Building Alphonse Elric from Fullmetal Alchemist
Any kind of paper was used for the paper templates, newsprint,
cardstock, construction paper, etc. Everything was eyed and modified to
fit my height from reference pictures online. Most resources were
character design sheets.
After buying/ordering several 3/8 inch thick mats of EVA foam (gym mats)
online I traced my paper patterns onto the mats with a marker. I than
used a hot knife to cut the pieces out. After my fingers were numb from
cutting through over 10 gym mats, It was time for gluing. I used a hot
glue gun for gluing the pieces together. Nothing fancy jut a old trigger
squeeze glue gun.
The buckles and roll of nylon strapping were for the waist piece. I looped and glued a length of the nylon through a buckle than glued one male to one side of the waist than the female end to the other.
*ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES AND A RESPIRATOR WHEN WORKING WITH ANY TOXIC SUBSTANCE, SUCH AS SPRAY PAINT*
Painting was the probably the easiest part because it was hard for me to cut or burn myself with paint. I followed the Heroes workshop guide to painting EVA foam, but kind of modified it for my budget and time. I used 2-3 coats of Plastidip (a form of liquid rubber in a can) letting the pieces dry for 15 min's (or over night) in between each coat. After the coats of Plastidip, I spray painted it with whatever color I wanted, letting it dry for however long the can says in between each coat. Than put the semi-gloss on for the final touch. I want to make the paint job even better so when I go back to retouch parts for this costume I plan on giving it a even better paint job since Ive learned so much after this costume.
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