How To: Foam Clay and Alternatives

Foam Clay is what it sounds like -- it is clay that turns into Foam once it has dried, the clay also dries to 1/3 of its original weight.

For us Cosplayers, most of our costumes are made from EVA Foam which consists of the following -- Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA)

• They are highly weather and chemical resistant
• These materials have low water absorption thus, can easily withstand spills.
• They are resistant towards chemicals.
• It is flexible and durable.
• These foams are usually non-toxic in nature

Foam Clay dries and cures into a dense foam product. It is great for adding detail and dimension to your foam builds. It can be sculpted or pressed into a mold.
Where can you purchase Foam Clay?

• Poly.Props  ( I am unsure that they ship to the US ) $10
• TNT Cosplay Supplies ( Shipping is $19 for US, they're based in Irving, TX ) $11
• Lumins Workshop ( Shipping is $10 flat under $100 ) $10.75

What if I can't afford shipping/import?
There's an alternative! It has been tested, molded and applied to EVA Foam for durability testing, cracking, weight etc. You can purchase these on Amazon and in stores.
Model Magic:  remains lightweight and somewhat flexible even when dry.

Where to Purchase:

•       Target,
•       Walmart,
•       Joann's Fabric,
•       Michaels Craft Store,
•       Hobby Lobby,
•       Art Warehouse

Amazon Alternative 

$11 for 24 packs -- different colors. Personally I use just black and I paint the rest anyways but that's not an issue. They're all the same to me; you can get that here

Want to see how Foam Clay works? Here's a video on it by Cosplay Shop Select Style