![]() I usually like to seal all of my paint jobs just to be sure. Sealing EVA Foam paint can be quite important depending on the type of paint, that you used. My favorite Sealer is Mod Podge Acrylic Sealer.Ī very thin layer of this acrylic Sealer is more than enough to seal your paint and protect it from most things.Īnd with that you are done, you have successfully prepared, painted, and sealed your EVA Foam! How Do You Seal EVA Foam Paint? I usually seal my paint with a matt clear acrylic sealer. When you are done with painting your EVA Foam Project you can choose to Seal the paint job. ![]() I sometimes also add a little bit of weathering but that is completely up to you. I sometimes add a little shadow effect with my airbrush but you can achieve similar effects with a brush a little bit of water and some acrylic paint. If you don´t want to use any spray paint or airbrush, then you can also simply use a paintbrush and some acrylic paints.Īfter I painted the bigger shapes I then usually move on to painting the smaller details with a finer paintbrush and some acrylic color. With this method, my painted areas will get an even smooth paint job with sharp edges. Then I spray paint the unmasked areas and remove the masking tape after the paint coat has dried. I usually mask all the parts, that are not supposed to be painted in that color, with some masking tape. I usually do this either with an Airbrush or a Spray Paint can. Something like a light grey or black.Īfter I applied my basecoat I then start painting the general forms. If your project doesn´t have a clear base color, then you can simply use a neutral color as the base color. I only recommend materials, that I also use and that I would recommend to a close friend. It will not cost you anything extra and I will get a small commission for each sale. If you want to support me, then you can use the link above to buy the materials. The Link provided above is an affiliate link. You can buy them at your local crafts store or right here on Amazon. My favorite Spray Paints are “ Professional Spray Paints” from Liquitex. I usually use a matt color acrylic or water-based color for that. The color of the Basecoat depends on the main color of my project. I usually apply a thin colored basecoat with Spray Paint. You can move on to painting once you are done with Sealing your EVA Foam.įor painting, I like to start with a basecoat but you can also just start applying paint to the sealed foam right away. You can also buy Plasit Dip at your local hardware store or car repair store if you need it fast. If you don´t quite know what the case is for your prop then just use Plasi Dip as it will protect your foam in any case. You can buy Plasti Dip right here on Amazon. Plasti Dip will protect your foam from cracks, creases, and other damage, that may occur when Foam is deformed in any way. If your Prop is not moving and does not bend (for example a solid armor) then you can seal your Foam with simple white crafts glue.īut if your Prop can be bend or twisted (for example a shoulder piece, that is thin enough to be bend) then I would recommend Sealing it with Plasti Dip. This will “close” the surface of the EVA Foam to prepare it for Sealing and Painting later on. Heat Sealing is done by simply using a heat gun, get one here on Amazon, or Hairdryer to gently heat up the foam. This isn´t always necessary but especially if you are working with a very low-density Foam it is better to Heat Seal the Foam before Sealing it with Plasi Dip (Amazon Link) or white Crafts Glue (Amazon Link). You have to choose the right way depending on your project.īefore you apply any Seal you first have to Heat Seal your EVA Foam, and make sure, that everything, including the edges of your foam, are smooth. There are multiple ways to Seal EVA Foam. I have another article, that goes more into depth about Sealing EVA Foam including a step-by-step example, but I will give you the short version here. So before you start Painting the EVA Foam you have to Seal it. After painting, you can choose to Seal your Project with a Mat Sealer, Epoxy Resin or a Varnish. Then the Foam can be painted with Acrylics, Spray Paint with an Airbrush, and more. There are several ways to seal EVA Foam (depending on the kind of project) but the most reliable way to Seal Foam is using Plasti Dip. So how do you paint EVA Foam? The short answer is, the foam has to be Sealed Before you Paint it. ![]() So after reading this article, you will know how to Prepare Foam for painting, how to Seal Foam, what colors to use, and how to Protect your Paint Job permanently. If you don´t properly Seal your EVA Foam before and after painting, then your Paint job may not last very long. But before you can do any painting, the surface of the EVA Foam has to be prepared. Once you are finished building your EVA Foam prop or costume the next logical step is painting it.
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