Video Tag
Every video tagged “foam armor” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
45 videos
This tutorial walks through building Fallout NCR chest armor from HD foam using a free downloadable PDF template. The creator covers the full fabrication process from cutting and shaping foam to assembling the chest piece, then dives deep into a multi-step painting and weathering workflow designed to make lightweight foam convincingly resemble battered wasteland metal. Techniques include sealing, base coating, metallic sprays, graphite powder, and rust effects to achieve an authentic worn look.
This work-in-progress video follows the construction of a Fallout NCR Ranger chest armor piece built primarily from HD foam, paired with a 3D-printed helmet. The creator highlights how HD foam keeps the finished piece lightweight and comfortable to wear. Free templates and a full build video are planned for release on the channel once the project is complete.
SKS Props presents a build video for an EVA foam Dr. Doom mask, complete with free downloadable foam templates. The project is timed to help cosplayers finish their costume ahead of an upcoming Marvel film release. The channel hosts the full step-by-step construction walkthrough alongside the template files.
SKS Props walks through the construction of a knight pauldron/chest armor piece inspired by the Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Remastered, using EVA foam as the primary material. This is part two of a multi-video series that isolates the build process from painting and weathering into separate episodes. The creator provides free downloadable PDF templates on their website to help viewers replicate the armor shapes accurately. The tutorial is paced for beginners while remaining useful to more experienced foam smiths.
This short-form video offers a glimpse of SKS Props setting up their booth at Planet Comicon Kansas City 2026. The content showcases foam armor pieces and handcrafted props on display in a convention setting. As a brief behind-the-scenes clip, it highlights the creator's prop-making work and convention presence rather than providing step-by-step instruction.
SKS Props walks viewers through building an X-Men Sentinel helmet from EVA foam using free downloadable templates. The creator demonstrates the build at a scaled-up 130% to produce an oversized severed-head photoshoot prop, though the same templates work at standard scale for a wearable cosplay helmet. The helmet is sealed with Plasti-Dip and Flexbond, then finished with Liquitex acrylics and a pumice medium for a realistic robotic texture. The creator encourages X-Men cosplayers to pair the prop with their Wolverine, Rogue, or Gambit costumes for a dramatic convention floor effect.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of crafting wearable EVA foam bracers, with an emphasis on how to develop and transfer patterns for armor pieces. He sources his EVA foam from Harbor Freight floor mat tiles, making this an accessible and affordable technique for haunters and cosplayers alike. The tutorial is practical and focused, covering the core patterning workflow that can be applied to other armor components beyond bracers.
This short-form video showcases a hand-stitched leather pouch crafted as an accessory for a Warhammer 40K Cadian armor cosplay build. The creator shares a candid, reflective take on the leatherworking process, noting it was their first leather project. A full multi-part Cadian build series is available on the channel, along with free foam templates and STL files for those wanting to recreate the armor.
SKS Props walks through the full build and paint process for a wearable saber-toothed tiger skull made from HD foam, complete with a free downloadable PDF template. The tutorial covers shaping and assembling all skull components from foam, then sealing and painting to achieve a convincingly weathered, primal look using acrylics, graphite powder, rust effects, and metallic sprays. Because the finished piece is lightweight and wearable, it works equally well as a cosplay helmet, mask, or Halloween costume centerpiece. Printing instructions for the multi-sheet PDF template are also included.
SKS Props showcases a test fit of a hand-crafted USCM Colonial Marines armor set from the Aliens franchise, built entirely from EVA foam. The lightweight foam construction allows for comfortable wear and excellent paint adhesion, making it a practical choice for cosplay. Free PDF templates for the chest piece are available via the creator's website, letting viewers follow along and build their own set.
This is the first video in a multi-part series guiding viewers through building a complete set of Warhammer 40K Cadian Imperial Guard cosplay armor from EVA foam. Part 1 concentrates on the upper body — chest, shoulders, and forearms — using free downloadable PDF templates from the creator's website. The creator walks through template printing, foam cutting, shaping, and assembly, with finishing products and 3D-printable files for additional pieces also referenced. Future installments will cover lower body construction, painting, and prop weapons.
This work-in-progress series from SKS Props walks viewers through building a complete set of Warhammer 40K Cadian Imperial Guard cosplay armor from EVA foam. The creator is organizing a group build for Dragon Con and invites the community to follow along and join the group. Templates, soft goods, hardware, and 3D-printable STL files for helmets, shoulders, and weapons are all referenced. At least three parts of the series were available at the time of posting.
Part 3 of SKS Props' Fallout Combat Armor series focuses on building the shoulder and forearm pieces from EVA foam, with free downloadable PDF templates available on the creator's website. The tutorial walks through cutting, sanding, and embossing foam to convincingly mimic the look of leather and metal surfaces. Finishing steps include sealing and painting techniques to achieve a weathered, game-accurate appearance. This installment builds directly on the chest armor covered in earlier episodes of the series.
This short-form tutorial from SKS Props focuses on painting and weathering EVA HD-Foam NCR chest armor from the Fallout universe. The creator walks through layering paints, metallics, rust effects, and graphite powder to achieve a convincing wasteland-worn look. Free downloadable PDF templates are available for those who want to build the armor from scratch. The video is a companion piece to a fuller build tutorial on the channel.
SKS Props previews a work-in-progress Galactus helmet build made from lightweight HD foam, teasing a full build video and free downloadable templates to come. The prototype demonstrates the scale and overall silhouette of the iconic Marvel cosmic villain's headpiece. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe to catch the full tutorial and template release.
SKS Props creator walks through the finishing process for a Starship Troopers Mobile Infantry cosplay build, focusing on a resin-cast M3 tactical helmet and a 3D-printed Morita rifle. The tutorial covers surface preparation, painting, and weathering techniques applied to HD EVA foam armor components, which are praised for their light weight and paint-friendly surface. Free PDF templates for the chest and helmet are available on the creator's website, and all materials and sourcing links are provided in the description.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of airbrushing acrylic alcohol-based inks using a Paasche H airbrush, with a focus on proper cleaning technique to keep the tool performing reliably. The video features foam props painted in a post-apocalyptic Mad Max-inspired aesthetic, using layered colors such as Havana brown over red primer to enhance surface detail. Viewer Q&A from the live session is addressed in the description, covering topics like prop sales, materials, and build time. Props shown are sold to professional haunted houses and theme parks, and some units were slated for Transworld.
Part 4 of SKS Props' ongoing Fallout Combat Armor series focuses on building the leg components — thighs, knees, and shins — from EVA foam using free downloadable PDF templates. The creator walks through assembly steps including cutting, heat shaping, gluing, and surface finishing to replicate the iconic in-game look. Free chest armor templates are also available on the creator's website, and printing instructions using Adobe Acrobat's poster setting are provided for accurate multi-page scaling.
Part 3 of SKS Props' Warhammer 40K Cadian armor build series focuses on constructing the iconic Imperial Guard helmet from EVA foam. The creator provides free downloadable PDF templates on his website, designed to scale correctly across multiple paper sizes when printed via Adobe Acrobat's poster setting. The video is part of a larger group cosplay project aimed at Dragon Con, with future installments planned to cover painting and weapons.
This short celebrates a subscriber milestone for SKS Props, a channel focused on EVA foam cosplay builds. The creator highlights that full build videos and free templates for featured projects — including Wolverine and Deadpool costumes — are available on the channel. It serves primarily as a community thank-you and a soft pointer to existing tutorial content.
Hauntcast sits down with Evil Ted Smith, a veteran Hollywood prop maker and visual effects artist with nearly three decades of film and TV credits spanning major blockbusters and hit series. Now globally recognized for his YouTube tutorials on foam armor and prop construction, Ted shares insights drawn from a career bridging big-budget productions and the DIY community. The conversation explores how professional industry experience translates into accessible techniques for haunters, cosplayers, and prop builders alike.
