I will cover the tools needed, the supplies that I use, and types of paints to use.
For this part 1, I will cover the first step in sealing EVA foam.
EVA foam is the common foam that is used to build costumes like Iron Man and Halo armor.
Sealing the foam in important if you want a clean, smooth, and glossy finish. If you want a more rough texture, then this first step can be skipped.
Tools and supplies for part 1
A heat gun. A hair dryer can work as well.
That is it!
Sealing is pretty simple, just turn on the heat gun and run it over the foam. You will be able to see the foam change color slightly and turn somewhat smoother. If you have ever used a heat gun to warm foam so you can bend it, you will know what I am talking about.
The second picture shows the foam after it has been heat sealed.
I do this twice. The second time you will see no major change, but its a good thing to do, just in case you missed a spot on the first run. And dont forget the edges.
That is it for part 1. Part 2 will cover the second step in sealing as well as priming for paint.
