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mrg149
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« on: January 30, 2021, 02:20:27 PM »
I found these awesome medieval armor patterns meant for metal working and have wondered whether they would translate to eva foam? They could serve as a fun starting point for designing costume pieces. Any resident "foam smiths" have an opinion on this? would love to hear.

http://www.armourarchive.com/patterns
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« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2021, 03:55:18 PM »
Maybe with modifications.  I don't see why not.  It helps if you're familiar with how you make foam do the shapes though.
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« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2021, 03:04:35 AM »
I was llooking t the simple gorget pattern to try just for fun. II'm ure these would be a decent start to base off of
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« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2021, 09:25:15 PM »
looking at the first gorget, I see the edges are flared out.  Can you do that with craft foam and get it to hold the shape?

otherwise, how about Warbla?
https://www.worbla.com/

it's a thermoplastic designed for this kind of project.
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« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2021, 02:07:13 AM »
worbla would definitely work. I haven't played with it yet though.

With eva foam you might be able to do some of the beveling. However, like previously posted it might just be better to mod it.

I am unfamiliar with some of the metal working terms like dish and such. I thought it might be a nice start for pattern creation

I really think the roman armor patern might look nice if given a sithy spin…
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« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2021, 06:56:46 PM »
I can see those shoulder pads working with the helmet.  Should be awesome.
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