Bracer Basics: Build & Clay Detail

In this hands-on class, you’ll build a foam bracer and learn how to apply foam clay for bold raised details. The focus is on shaping, layering, and prepping your bracer for finishing in the next course. Whether you're new to foam or looking to sharpen your detail work, this course gives you the core techniques to build and elevate your cosplay armor.

🗓️Saturday, June 28 at 12pm (ET)

$25 / 90 min. course

By the End of the Course

You’ll have built a foam bracer and applied foam clay details, giving you a finished base piece ready for refining and finishing in your next build. You'll walk away with the confidence and techniques to repeat the process on other armor pieces.

Lesson Objectives

Construct a simple foam bracer using basic tools
Apply and shape foam clay for detailed textures
Understand sealing and prep for finishing and painting

Supplies Needed

5mm foam 1/2 sheet
1 jar foam clay
Contact cement

Tools Needed

Dremel
Soder iron or wood burning tool
Heat gun

Need Supplies or Tools? We Got You with a Bonus!

Supplies will soon be available from our sibling company, The Cos Shop—your one-stop retail destination for cosplay makeup, SFX materials, and crafting essentials. Once the shop opens, you’ll just search for the items on your supply list, add them to your cart, and have everything shipped right to your door.

Your Instructor: Yoshi Cosplay

Award-winning cosplayer Yoshi Cosplay is best known for her incredible foam armor builds, with a special focus on fine details that elevate a costume to competition level. With years of experience crafting durable and dynamic armor pieces, she’s become a go-to mentor for cosplayers looking to step up their foam skills. Yoshi’s passion lies in helping others gain confidence working with foam — especially when it comes to sculpting, layering, and mastering the art of foam clay.