November 4, 2026 · 10 min
Cutting foam pieces from a paper pattern
Foam Scraps
A short letter every other Thursday from the workshop: one piece, one trick and one thing to try.
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Nov 5, 2026 · 12 min
Shaping a shoulder plate with a heat gun
How I warm a flat foam piece until it curves over the shoulder, and when to stop.
Nov 3, 2026 · 11 min
Dry-brushing copper onto a helmet
A dry brush, a sponge and three coats that make plain foam look like old metal.