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One of the two spray foam goblin helmets I had to carve really quickly. This one is ready for Halloween!Both helmet designs were based on LOTR orc helmets.
This one almost has a Cylon Centurion look to it.
It's painted with a base of flat black spray paint and acrylic colors for the ancient, rusted metal look. used thumb tacks for the rivets.
The other helmet sold on EBay for $35.
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Pretty darn good! The aging effects look really super.
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Thanks!
I may be in trouble if I ever have to do smooth, non-decayed armor though!!
Thanks for adding the Bob images to your collection!
~D
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Wow! Do I see air bubbles in the foam? They add to the ancient effect. We found that foam to be very expensive, and it didn't work too well for a tombstone. It had too many large air bubbles in it. Is there stuff made specially for sculpting?
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Thanks for the compliments!
I recall a two-part urethane foam that has a much denser pack with very little bubbling. I think it's sometimes called marine foam. But it is not cheap either.
Here's a link to the stuff...
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The air bubbles in the spray foam worked out perfect for Bob and Dennis' hardware. But if I ever need to make smoother armor, I can still use the foam and re-surface with paper-mache or something else.
Thanks for asking!
~D
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The finish on this is absolutely fantastic! It really looks like old beat-up metal.
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Thanks!
That's the beauty of spray foam insulation. It looks good even when it's full of bubbles and uneven surfaces!
~D
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I don't have much experience with that, but I'll definitely be considering it as a method. I've done a couple of props, but not much lately. I'm surprised that you were able to spraypaint it without the urethane getting all melty!
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Once spray insulation foam cures, it has a lot more strength than regular styrofoam.
In the case of the helmet, though, I used latex mixed with acrylic paint.
~D
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Very cool. My wife & I have used the pink insulation foam before, with a sealant, and it's surprisingly strong, too!
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that looks really awsome! I'm going to have to try this spray foam eventually.
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Ohhh! You should!!!
It is the most interesting and versatile material I have used for making larger costume pieces. It's extremely light weight and durable. Plus, as long as you seal it, the spray foam will last for decades!!
~D
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Thanks!
I think it was the fastest I have ever made a costume helmet. Amazing what can be done with home improvement supplies! LOL
~D
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XD Indeed. What did you make it out of exactly? Cause i thought the blue foam But i couldn't figure out how you bent it
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Expanding spray insulation foam called "Great Stuff".
I've also used the spray foam to make bones for full skeletons and parts in Haunted House graveyard scenes and decorations.
~D
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Awesome Very awesome indeed I will have to look into some of that. thanks
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