How to Paint EVA Foam to Look Like Metal - Oblivion Knight Cosplay Chest Armor Tutorial Part 3
by SKS Props
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What this video covers
This tutorial — Part 3 of a multi-part series — focuses on texturing and painting EVA foam chest armor inspired by the knight designs of The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion. The creator walks through surface preparation using texture mediums and sealers, then demonstrates layered acrylic painting and graphite powder buffing techniques to achieve a convincing metallic finish. Free PDF templates for the armor are available on the creator's website. The video is pitched at beginners but contains enough detail to benefit intermediate builders as well.
Key takeaways
- ◆Texture mediums like ceramic stucco and pumice gel add realistic surface depth to EVA foam before painting
- ◆Sealing foam with Plasti Dip or Flexbond is a critical step to prevent paint cracking and improve adhesion
- ◆Layered acrylic painting combined with graphite powder buffing produces a convincing hammered-metal look
- ◆Free downloadable templates are available, making this project accessible to first-time armor builders
- ◆This is Part 3 of a series — earlier episodes cover cutting and shaping the armor pieces
Who this is for
Cosplayers and prop makers of any skill level who want to achieve a realistic metallic paint finish on EVA foam armor builds.
Tools mentioned
- • heat gun
- • Dremel
- • Dremel flex shaft
- • wood burner / hot knife
- • utility knife
- • hobby knife
- • mop brush
- • filbert brush
- • liner brush
- • mechanical pencil
- • cutting mat
- • hot glue gun
- • punches for foam
Materials mentioned
- • EVA foam / HD-Foam
- • foam clay
- • HD-Foam dowels
- • Liquitex Ceramic Stucco
- • Utrecht Pumice Acrylic Medium
- • graphite powder
- • Plasti Dip
- • Flexbond
- • Flex Seal Clear
- • 3M Foam Fast adhesive
- • Bob Smith super glue
- • contact cement
- • Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylics
- • PVC board
- • wood dowels
⚠ Safety notes
Use heat gun and hot knife in a well-ventilated area and avoid prolonged skin contact with adhesive fumes from contact cement and super glue.
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