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EVA foam 65 kg/m3, 2 mm orange - 50x50 cm

EVA foam 65 kg/m3, 2 mm orange - 50x50 cm

| SKU: MGC-EVAF-0036
Regular price €2,95 gross / pc.
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Color: Pomarańczowy
Size: 50x50 cm
Thickness: 2 mm
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A professional-grade base material for precise cosplay projects

This high-density EVA foam is a premier choice for crafting durable armor, intricate props, and detailed costume elements. With a thickness of 2 mm, it offers the perfect balance between flexibility and structural stability. The vibrant orange color assists in template layout and precision cutting, serving as an excellent foundation for any complex build.

Key features

  • High Density: The 65 kg/m³ structure provides superior resistance to mechanical wear and prevents tearing during tension-heavy assembly. This high-density EVA foam also minimizes paint absorption, ensuring a smoother finishing process.
  • Optimal Thickness: Measuring exactly 2 mm, this sheet is ideal for creating delicate decorative overlays, embossed armor details, and fine armor embellishments. It remains pliable enough to bend without developing unsightly creases or snapping.
  • Excellent Machining: The material is exceptionally easy to sand, dremel, and shape using standard workshop tools. Its clean-cutting properties result in sharp, smooth edges that do not fray, facilitating seamless transitions between pieces.
  • Vibrant Color: The distinct orange pigment makes it easy to trace patterns and design templates directly onto the surface. This makes the workspace more organized and helps maintain high accuracy during complex cutting tasks.
  • Thermosetting Versatility: This EVA foam reacts perfectly to heat from a heat gun, allowing for permanent three-dimensional shaping and curvature. It provides a reliable surface that bonds strongly with contact cements and other specialized adhesives.

Applications

  • Intricate armor detailing

    This thin, flexible foam is an essential material for adding fine details, engravings, or raised motifs to helmets and pauldrons. Its high flexibility ensures it conforms easily to complex, organic shapes without the risk of cracking.

  • LARP weapon finishing

    The material works exceptionally well as a protective outer layer for safe, durable foam weaponry used in live-action role-playing. Its durability protects the internal core while offering a resilient, impact-absorbing surface that accepts acrylic paints smoothly.

  • Precision accessory crafting

    An ideal selection for creating small-scale items like decorative buckles, belts, or jewelry components. The compact sheet size allows for efficient, low-waste production of multiple small parts, perfect for finishing off a complete cosplay look.

For professional results, we recommend using high-quality adhesives to ensure long-lasting bonds during intense convention use. Explore our full range of professional crafting tools to enhance the precision of your next project.

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FAQ

What is the difference between EVA foam densities?

Lower density EVA foam is softer and more flexible, making it easier to heat-shape. Higher density foams, measured in kg/m³, are firmer, more resistant to deformation, and ideal for creating armor details that require precise sanding.

How do I effectively heat-form EVA foam?

The best way to shape EVA foam is by using a heat gun set to medium temperature. Heat the material evenly until it becomes pliable, then stretch it over a form or shape it by hand, taking care not to scorch the surface.

What is the best adhesive for EVA foam?

The most effective way to bond EVA foam is by using contact cement or specialized flexible cyanoacrylate (super glue). Before applying the glue, lightly sand the edges to significantly improve the bond's adhesion.

Do I need to prime EVA foam before painting?

Yes, to achieve a lasting finish, you must seal the EVA foam surface first using a flexible sealant like white glue (PVA), a dedicated primer, or a spray-on rubberized filler. Skipping this step causes the material to soak up paint, which can lead to cracking when the piece is flexed.

What tools should I use to cut and sand EVA foam?

For cutting EVA foam, a very sharp snap-off utility knife or scalpel works best to ensure clean edges. For sanding, an orbital sander with 80 to 240 grit sandpaper is ideal for achieving a smooth finish, even on firmer types of foam.

How should I store EVA foam safely?

EVA foam should be stored in a dry place away from direct sunlight and intense heat sources, which could permanently deform the material. Sheets should be stored flat to prevent unwanted creases.

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CobaltWeb Konrad Kotfisz
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32-740 Wolica
konrad@cobaltweb.cc