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Prop Monkey Studio video tutorials

 
 

When time allows, I like to share some of the ways or things that I do when building props and costumes. Here are some videos I have on my YouTube channel. If you want to leave a comment or ask a question please leave it on YouTube.

 
Yes, You Can Vacuum Form EVA Foam! (Part 2 Layering)

Yes, You Can Vacuum Form EVA Foam!
(Part 2 Layering)

This is a follow-up video on vacuum forming EVA foam. I'll be demonstrating a simple, but very effective, layering technique that I use for costume building. I'll be working with EVA foam, HIPS, and ABS thermoplastics.

Head Casting with Body Double SILK

Head Casting with Body Double SILK

This is a highly detailed step-by-step video tutorial on Casting A Head With Body Double SILK silicone. It's narrated by Evil Ted Smith. Ted and I hope this video encourages folks to get a head casting group together and cast each other, so they can use these important casts for costume and cosplay prop building.

Vacuum Form EVA Foam

Yes, You Can Vacuum Form EVA Foam!

I've been vacuum forming EVA foam for several years now and have been able to do some fun projects with it. You can use a wide range of EVA foam brands and sizes. The vacuum former is relatively inexpensive and are easy to build. Here is a quick video on how I do it.

Faux Wood Grain On PVC Pipe

Faux Wood Grain On PVC Pipe

Cosplayers & Prop Builders, this is a detailed demo on creating a realistic hardwood faux finish on a PVC Pipe.

Contact Cement Wash

Priming EVA Foam With A Contact Cement Wash

How to get your finish coat to stick crazy good to EVA foam. My wording got a little awkward on this video, but all the information is there. :-)

Sanding & Sandpaper Tips

Sanding & Sandpaper Tips

Here are a few things I do with sandpaper that others have found useful.

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