#Foam Processing

[as-enterprises]

The PU Foam Rebonding Machine by A S Enterprises is a groundbreaking solution for foam recycling, offering an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative for businesses in foam processing. This state-of-the-art equipment showcases versatility and efficiency in reusing flexible PU foam, making a significant contribution to waste reduction.

[jellymish-art]

IT IS HAPPENING LADS!! SAM VIMES COSPLAY!!

I've dreamed of doing this for years and now that I've finally gained the Secret Knowledge of Foam Armour, I can finally go for it!

Jokes aside, I asked a couple of cosplay pros for advice at the last con and they were all super nice & answered every single one of my questions, in detail!

So far the breastplate, backplate and badge are done and I'm super happy. Detailed process under the cut!

How it went:

First, the pattern! Shoutout to the guys at cosplay-atelier for the recommendation. They pointed me to kamuicosplay, because they sell downloadable patterns for all sorts of things, including armour. Which is how I got to this:

Downloaded two of their breastplate patterns, smooshed them together and altered them to fit my body and the look I wanted. I did all of that with thick paper. Then I took it apart again and traced the bits onto 5mm EVA foam that I ordered from a cosplay store.

Then I numbered and cut all the pieces and glued them together! I used hot glue, cause it's more accessible and less intimidating for me than other types of glue. It isn't as strong as other recommended glues, but works fine for me. (used many pointers from this tutorial.)

However, safety point: I've seen it recommended to wear breathing protection when heating up foam in any way whatsoever, and that includes hot glue, heat shaping and heat sealing. Use a respirator or other breathing protection that is made specifically for chemical fumes & work outside or in a well ventilated area (i.e. open ALL the windows)! Ask at your local hardware store if you're unsure.

PSA over. Now to the painting stage!

The scratches I made with my fingernails and the tip of a pair of scissors. XD Then I covered everything in 2 layers of black flexipaint (which is a water-based flexible paint/primer that works really well on foam). After that, I worked with regular artist's acrylic paint. Above you can see the first layer being applied with dry-brushing.

Then I went over it with a dark brown wash to make it look dirty (mix black & brown acrylic paint with water & apply liberally)

Then I went over it again with bronze by applying the paint with my fingers, wearing a plastic glove. (Same tutorial as before.) making sure I don't get any paint in the scratches. And then finally, another dark brown wash to make it all look nicely weathered. I did accidentally remove some paint by going over it too often with the wash, but it wasn't too hard to fix.

And this is the costume test, after adding velcro! It's really easy to put on and take off. I'm a bit worried about the velcro on the sides, but I can always add straps on the outside if it doesn't hold up.

Next was the badge:

I referenced a pin badge that came out as a collectible a few years ago (sadly out of stock), cause I love the design! Carved in the letters and lines by drawing on it with a ballpoint pen and applying a lot of pressure. Then painted it with the same process as the breastplate, just with copper instead of bronze.

And just for funsies: here's the back of the breastplate in all its glorious mess XD

On the right side you can see how I attached the badge: By cutting a slit through the breastplate and making a velcro attachment. That way I can remove the badge and add, say, a sprig of lilac, should my fancy take me there. Reason being that our biggest con is in May.

If you know, you know.

Annnnd here it is; the finished breastplate with badge:

I'm honestly having the time of my life. It's a super fun project and I am very excited to see how it turns out! I'm already working on the cape with a good friend of mine (I despise sewing, she loves it XD) and have materials on the way to make some bits of chainmail.

[geckoodles]

Slowly chipping away at this project again, at last.

[p4nishers]

oh. mobius loving loki as death loves everything. he's been here since the beginning of time and his work is all he's ever known and he spends eons watching variants get pruned and he feels like the only one who cares. then he meets a definitely-not-analyst who knows him and is desperate for him to say that he knows them too and even after they erase his memories over and over he remembers it deep down and he dedicates himself to loki variants and feels sad, is sadness when they get pruned. no there's no justice or comfort, there's just the tva but he cares the most about ppl dying, he cares so much about loki's fate and he sticks his neck out several times just so they can live and it's making me think of death taking no pleasure in his job. of death knowing there's no such thing as justice and hating the world for it anyway. you must learn compassion to be death. mobius loves like death.

[thatmexisaurusrex]

Here's the cover for a fic I'm working on, currently titled "A Touch of Seafoam". It's a mix of tracing and doodling and some work on Canva. I'm really happy with how it looks so far, and I hope y'all like it too 🥰

[steelthroat]

"It doesn't make sense to outsider, it could be perceived as out of character"

WRONG!

It makes sense! Let me just send you the file explaining you how my brain processed this character in the last 8 months through the very simple and humanly attainable process of osmosis and it will make absolutely sense to you :D

[starance]

You ever create a group of OC's and then just go absolutely feral over them??? I am foaming at the mouth over these little critters and how their minds work I am mentally well wdym????

[materialsscienceandengineering]

Researchers at North Carolina State University have now identified a welding technique that can be used to join composite metal foam (CMF) components together without impairing the properties that make CMF desirable. CMFs hold promise for a wide array of applications because the pockets of air they contain make them light, strong and effective at insulating against high temperatures. CMFs are foams that consist of hollow, metallic spheres -- made of materials such as stainless steel or titanium -- embedded in a metallic matrix made of steel, titanium, aluminum or other metallic alloys. The resulting material is both lightweight and remarkably strong, with potential applications ranging from aircraft wings to vehicle armor and body armor. In addition, CMF is better at insulating against high heat than conventional metals and alloys, such as steel. The combination of weight, strength and thermal insulation means that CMF also holds promise for use in storing and transporting nuclear material, hazardous materials, explosives and other heat-sensitive materials.

Read more.

[sunny4rt]

It's finally done!! My very own Stygian Blade!Detail shots under the cut :D

[eman-cosplay]

Here you can see progres of my eva foam armor for my cosplay of Hiccup TRUST THE PROCESS

[as-enterprises]

The Eco-Friendly Advancements of PU Foam Rebonding Machines | A S Enterprises

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In essence, the PU Foam Rebonding Machine serves as a comprehensive and advanced solution, aligning with sustainable practices and offering a cost-effective investment for businesses committed to environmentally friendly foam processing.

[tinkertoysdamn]

A random thing I found in Notes: a Transformers Prime era Dratchet fic I will never finish!

“I’m on monitor duty,” Ratchet said, “Don’t expect—“

A loud ping cut off his rant. “An Autobot signal.” Ratchet’s fingers flew to the touchscreen. His optics flashed in surprise. “It’s Drift.”

Bulkhead and Wheeljack shared a knowing look, that was a name they hadn’t heard in a while.

Ratchet moved fast. “I’m bringing him in.”

“Who’s Drift?” Miko asked.

Miko was Bulkhead’s charge, Wheeljack would leave the talking to him.

“Well, uh,” Bulkhead looked to Wheeljack for help. None was coming. “He’s a former Wrecker, great shot, good with a sword—“

Miko smiled. “Like Wheeljack.”

“He’s nothing like me!” Wheeljack snapped.

Another human would have shrink away from the outburst, but not Miko. She had stood up to far worse than a pissy Autobot.

“Uh huh.” Miko swiveled on her butt. “Hey Arcee,” she called out, “why are the guys so upset about this Drift?”

Arcee made a “keep quiet” gesture. “He was a Decepticon once.”

Miko’s eyebrows crawled all the way up to her hairline. “Really?” She practically squeaked she was so excited about the gossip. “But he switched to the good guys, right?”

“Yeah,” Bulkhead admitted, “he did.”

“Then what’s the problem?”

Wheeljack scowled, some wounds still felt fresh after all this time. “He offlined a lot of our friends before switching badges.”

“We probably offlined a lot of his buddies too,” Bulkhead pointed out.

This was all confusing to Miko. “Then why—“

This was a question Arcee could answer. “Technoism.”

A shiver went up Bulkhead’s spine at the mere mention of it.

Undeterred, Miko continued her line of inquiry.

“Technoism is belief that cybernetic organisms are superior to organics,” Arcee said, “and that the only pure universe is one without sentient organics in it.”

The implication struck Miko hard. “No.”

“Deadlock was a true believer in the Decepticon cause,” Arcee said.

“Enough to kill his own kind over it,” Wheeljack said, “but when Megatron started targeting other races—“

Miko was starting to understand. “He became an Autobot.”

“It took the threat of genocide to wake him up.”

“He still woke up,” Bulkhead said. “How many other ‘cons decided that it was okay?”

[shadow0-1]

Save a horse, ride your cowboy

close-ups under the cut yahoo

[pixlokita]

Me: -cleaning cabinet doors- god this is taking forever.

Me: oh but we’re missing one at least I don’t have to clean it.

Me:

Me: WAIT-

[silentkimiya]

✨ENG Fantasy beast, work in progress - step by step. Painting ahead! 👀🎨 ✨RUS Фэнтезийный зверюга, работа в процессе - шаг за шагом. Впереди покраска! 👀🎨 Character belongs to/Персонаж принадлежит lev_loves_bugs (Instagram)

[akaluan]

Tanya the Evil always gives me Emotions when I try to read it, which does make it harder to get thru each book despite how much I love it, but I think I've made a Mistake by trying to read it while listening to Sabaton's "The War to End All Wars" album.

Y'all, I hit the song Versailles while reading Tanya's internal monologue about the cost of war while she was in the mop up of Operation Lock Pick. Y'ALL, when I say I had Too Many Emotions to continue reading, especially while on an airplane surrounded by strangers, I mean I had SO MANY EMOTIONS.