Since this piece is symmetrical, I would just need to pattern the center and left side (then flip it over to use as the right side) 3) In order to scale my pieces properly in real life, I would measure the total height of Raiden on the photo, take measurements (in centimeters) of the part I wanted to make, then use a simple formula with my height to get the approximate scale for real life. For example, the bicep looks like it can be split into 3 main sections: 2) I would then choose a piece that I wanted to make and then envisioned how many pieces I would need to make the part.

Plenty of reference photos (I just google images and download whatever I can find) ġ) I downloaded multiple photos online of Raiden in attempt to get every angle of his costume to make.

Looking at my completed Raiden now, there are still pieces I would like to re-pattern and re-make but I felt it was good enough for a first shot. There are times where I re-did my patterns multiple times till I felt okay with the piece. With sub-par patterns, the end result will not look too great. For foam though, the thickness of the foam acts as a second face, so templates only include the larger face – up to a limit, where another piece of foam may be needed to make bigger faces.I would say patterning is the most important step of making a costume or prop.

Where sections of armour or props have an edge, paper patterns need to include both faces in the unfold that make up the edge. Remember that two faces come together to form an edge. Paper is obviously extremely thin, whereas foam commonly ranges from 1mm-12mm, and even higher. The final big difference between the two is due to the difference in thickness in materials.

To simplify foam unfolds, these details are often removed or segregated as it’s easier to add them in once the bulk of the foam piece is done.ģ. On the other hand, typically for foam parts, these details can be done with a multitude of techniques, such as scoring and heating the foam (or using a wood burner/soldiering iron), stacking pieces, sculpting layered foam, foam clay, etc.

For a pep file to get all the intricate details for a piece, those details have to be cut, folded and glued together to make them. Attempting to fold foam (8mm) over the ladel.Ģ.

Raiden armor patterns pepakura