How to Make Knight Chest Armor for Cosplay - DIY EVA Foam Armor Tutorial for Oblivion Skyrim Part 1
by SKS Props
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What this video covers
SKS Props kicks off a multi-part series showing how to build EVA foam knight chest armor inspired by the Elder Scrolls / Oblivion Remastered aesthetic. Part 1 focuses on cutting, shaping, and assembling the chest plate using HD-Foam, with free downloadable PDF templates available on the creator's website. The video is paced for beginners while offering enough detail to satisfy experienced foam smiths. Painting and weathering will be covered in later installments.
Key takeaways
- ◆Free PDF chest-armor templates are available on the SKS Props website, making pattern work accessible to all skill levels
- ◆HD-Foam is the primary material, shaped with a heat gun and detailed with a hot knife and Dremel
- ◆Multiple adhesives (contact cement, super glue, hot glue) are demonstrated for different bonding situations
- ◆The build is part of a series — later videos will cover painting and weathering the finished armor
- ◆The techniques are transferable to any fantasy or medieval knight cosplay, not just Oblivion/Skyrim
Who this is for
Cosplayers of any experience level who want to build wearable foam armor, especially fans of Elder Scrolls games looking to recreate a classic knight aesthetic.
Tools mentioned
- • heat gun
- • hot knife / wood burner
- • Dremel
- • Dremel flex shaft
- • large utility knife
- • small utility knife
- • hobby knife
- • hot glue gun
- • cutting mat
- • mechanical pencil
- • custom sanding drums
Materials mentioned
- • HD-Foam (EVA foam)
- • HD-Foam dowels
- • foam clay
- • PVC board
- • wood dowels / PVC pipes
- • super glue
- • contact cement
- • Plasti Dip
- • Flexbond
- • Utrecht pumice acrylic medium
- • Liquitex heavy body acrylics
- • buckles
⚠ Safety notes
Use heat gun and hot knife in a well-ventilated area; contact cement and Plasti Dip emit fumes requiring ventilation or a respirator; exercise caution with sharp utility and hobby knives.
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