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14 videos

How to Make Warhammer 40K Cadian Cosplay Armor Part 2 - Pouches Grenades Leg Armor w/ Free Templates
13:31
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How to Make Warhammer 40K Cadian Cosplay Armor Part 2 - Pouches Grenades Leg Armor w/ Free Templates

This is Part 2 of an ongoing series by SKS Props covering the construction of Warhammer 40K Cadian Imperial Guard cosplay armor from EVA and HD-foam. The episode focuses on lower-body components — belt, pouches, frag grenades, and leg armor — using free downloadable PDF templates the creator provides on his website. Viewers are guided through cutting, shaping, gluing, and surface-finishing techniques, with additional painting and weapons coverage planned for later installments. The project is tied to a group build destined for Dragon Con.

SKS Props· 3,913 views
How to Make Fallout NCR Cosplay Chest Armor - Free Foam Template - Paint Foam to Look Like Metal
13:52
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How to Make Fallout NCR Cosplay Chest Armor - Free Foam Template - Paint Foam to Look Like Metal

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.

SKS Props· 12,657 views
How to Make Fallout Combat Armor Part 4 Legs - Free EVA Foam PDF Templates for Thighs Knees & Shins
8:19
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How to Make Fallout Combat Armor Part 4 Legs - Free EVA Foam PDF Templates for Thighs Knees & Shins

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.

SKS Props· 3,771 views
How to Make Fallout Cosplay Combat Armor Part 3 - Shoulder and Forearm - Free EVA Foam PDF Templates
8:41
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How to Make Fallout Cosplay Combat Armor Part 3 - Shoulder and Forearm - Free EVA Foam PDF Templates

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.

SKS Props· 4,935 views
How To Make A Mari Lwyd Horse Skull Out Of EVA Foam - Free Template - Welsh Christmas Tradition
17:12
DIY PropsIntermediate

How To Make A Mari Lwyd Horse Skull Out Of EVA Foam - Free Template - Welsh Christmas Tradition

SKS Props walks through the full construction of a Mari Lwyd horse skull — a prop rooted in Welsh holiday folklore — entirely from HD EVA foam using a free downloadable template. The build is notably lightweight, making it practical to carry or wear during the traditional door-to-door rhyming challenge. A pull-string mechanism is incorporated to open and close the jaw, elevating it from static prop to interactive puppet. The finished skull is decorated with ears, ornaments, ribbons, and bells in keeping with the authentic tradition.

SKS Props· 8,882 views
How to Make Devil Sword Dante EVA Foam Cosplay Sword from Devil May Cry 5 - Free Foam PDF Templates
17:49
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How to Make Devil Sword Dante EVA Foam Cosplay Sword from Devil May Cry 5 - Free Foam PDF Templates

SKS Props walks through the full build process for a large-scale EVA foam replica of Dante's Devil Sword from Devil May Cry 5, completed in time for DragonCon. The finished prop spans roughly 62 inches and weighs approximately 2.5 pounds thanks to a lightweight EVA foam and foam clay construction. Free downloadable PDF templates are available on the creator's website to help viewers replicate the build. The tutorial covers everything from cutting and shaping the foam core to sealing, priming, and painting the blade's signature Damascus-style pattern.

SKS Props· 13,624 views
How to Make Knight Chest Armor for Cosplay - DIY EVA Foam Armor Tutorial for Oblivion Skyrim Part 1
15:27
Costume TutorialsBeginner

How to Make Knight Chest Armor for Cosplay - DIY EVA Foam Armor Tutorial for Oblivion Skyrim Part 1

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.

SKS Props· 23,841 views
How to Make a Punisher Cosplay Vest - Free Foam Templates Part 1 Daredevil Reborn Cosplay Foam Armor
16:46
Costume TutorialsBeginner

How to Make a Punisher Cosplay Vest - Free Foam Templates Part 1 Daredevil Reborn Cosplay Foam Armor

SKS Props walks viewers through building a screen-accurate Punisher armored tactical vest inspired by the TV series and Daredevil Reborn, using lightweight EVA foam and hand-applied acrylic paint. The tutorial is Part 1 of a multi-part series and is explicitly designed to be accessible to beginners while remaining useful to experienced makers. Free downloadable PDF templates are provided via the creator's website to help crafters accurately transfer and cut each panel. Finishing involves Liquitex heavy body acrylics to achieve the gritty, battle-worn aesthetic of the on-screen costume.

SKS Props· 41,438 views
Craft Your Own Okarun Mask #cosplay #dandadancosplay #dandadancosplay #okaruncosplay
0:15
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Craft Your Own Okarun Mask #cosplay #dandadancosplay #dandadancosplay #okaruncosplay

This tutorial from SKS Props walks viewers through building Okarun's iconic mask from the anime and manga Dandadan, the eerie face covering that appears when Turbo Granny possesses his body. The mask is constructed primarily from lightweight EVA foam using free PDF templates the creator provides on his website. Shaping, detailing, and painting steps are covered, with Liquitex acrylics used for the final finish. The result is a screen-accurate, wearable cosplay piece suitable for conventions.

SKS Props· 10,679 views
How to Make Okarun's Mask from Dandadan - Free Template Foam or Cardboard- Ken Turbo Granny Cosplay
8:53
Costume TutorialsBeginner

How to Make Okarun's Mask from Dandadan - Free Template Foam or Cardboard- Ken Turbo Granny Cosplay

This tutorial walks through building Okarun's iconic mask from the anime/manga Dandadan using EVA foam, with free downloadable PDF templates also compatible with cardboard. The creator covers each assembly step and finishes the mask with acrylic paints for a screen-accurate, lightweight cosplay-ready result. It is accessible to builders of most skill levels thanks to the provided templates and clear step-by-step guidance.

SKS Props· 95,307 views
How to Make Cosplay Shin Armor - Free Templates - Superhero Foam Leg Armor Aliens Colonial Marines
12:49
Costume TutorialsBeginner

How to Make Cosplay Shin Armor - Free Templates - Superhero Foam Leg Armor Aliens Colonial Marines

SKS Props walks through the full construction of Colonial Marines shin armor from the Aliens franchise using EVA foam and free downloadable PDF templates. The build covers cutting and heat-shaping foam panels, bonding and detailing, sealing with Plasti Dip, painting, weathering, and attaching a functional strap-and-buckle harness. Although the templates are designed for the USCM look, the creator notes they can be adapted for a wide range of superhero or villain costumes. The tutorial is timed to coincide with renewed interest in the franchise sparked by the Alien Romulus release.

SKS Props· 18,283 views
Quick & Easy Custom Halloween Finials
6:54
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$25

Quick & Easy Custom Halloween Finials

VanOaksProps walks through a fast, budget-friendly method for crafting custom decorative finials from 5mm EVA foam using free downloadable templates. The build relies on accessible tools — a heat gun, X-Acto knife, and contact cement — to cut, shape, and bond the foam into polished architectural accents. A multi-step paint finish gives the finished pieces a convincing aged or metallic look. The free template download makes replication straightforward even for first-time foam builders.

VanOaksProps· 9,366 views
DIY Pirate Rum Prop
6:00
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$25

DIY Pirate Rum Prop

This quick tutorial from VanOaks Props shows how to upcycle a plastic maple syrup bottle into a convincing pirate rum prop using EVA foam detailing and layered paint techniques. The build relies on common, inexpensive supplies and is completed in roughly six minutes of instruction. Weathering with multiple acrylic tones and a final clear coat gives the finished piece an aged, authentic look. It's a great low-cost accent piece for pirate-themed haunts, costumes, or Halloween displays.

VanOaksProps· 15,744 views
How to make a human skull with milk jugs and a vacuum cleaner
13:49
DIY PropsBeginnerlow / near zero (uses recycled milk jugs)

How to make a human skull with milk jugs and a vacuum cleaner

Monster Tutorials demonstrates a budget-friendly method for crafting realistic human skull props using empty plastic milk jugs shaped with a heat gun and vacuum cleaner. This is a follow-up to the creator's earlier milk jug skull video, refining the technique for better results. The approach turns everyday recycled materials into convincing haunted house or yard haunt skulls at minimal cost. Optional acrylic teeth can be added for extra realism.

Monster Tutorials· 75,630 views