Pretzl Cosplay shared this video explaining how she uses extra scraps of Worbla and a sanding tool to hide her seams created during joining pieces, especially when they are built using the sandwich method.
Filling in Gaps and Seams – Video
9Flame Cosplay showed this handy trick for smoothing seams or gaps in your Worbla using scraps and a butter knife.
Achieving a mirror-like finish on Worbla – Video
Getting the very smoothest finish on your Worbla to achieve the best possible metallic paint effect is a multi-step process. The wonderful Anathiell broke down how she achieved her fantastic gold accessories for her Vincent Valentine costume in this video.
Painting with Wax Paint – Video
We’ve seen some amazing finishes coming from customers using the Goldwax by Pebeo, and this video from Pretzl Cosplay shows the process she used to paint her bow with acrylics and Goldwax on her bow made from Black Worbla.
Using Flexbond to Smooth Worbla
Rinkujutsu gave us this writeup regarding how she used Flexbond to create a smooth finish for their Magic Armor from Legend of Zelda.
Flexbond Test and Review – “…And Sewing is Half the Battle!”
“…And Sewing is Half the Battle!” ran Flexbond through the paces and gave us this fantastic writeup, covering both Foam and Worbla use.
Using Fiberglass Resin to Smooth Worbla – Video
The awesome 9Flame Cosplay shared this video showing the process of using fiberglass resin to prime or smooth your Worbla before painting for a smooth finish.
Tinting and Dying Worbla’s TranspArt and DecoArt/Friendly Plastic
Amanda of Elemental Photography and Design created this tutorial for tinting or dying TranspArt with iDyePoly dyes.
Airbrush and Drybrush Painting Technique
AllieCat Art and Cosplay shared this great tutorial on how to achieve the look of her painted armor for her Lieutenant Allison Jakes from Privateer Press: Warmachine
Creating Woodgrain on Worbla 2 Ways
If you’re using Worbla’s finest art and need a realistic wood finish, here are two tutorials by Ellebasi Cosplay on how to achieve the look!
Using TranspArt as a Protective Topcoat
A simple tutorial using TranspArt as a protective layer on Worbla to create a thick, glossy finish that can’t be damaged.
Creating a Smooth, Shiny Finish with Transpart and Worbla’s Finest Art
Worbla’s Transpart makes an excellent top layer to create a perfectly smooth and highly glossy finish for your armor and props.
The ULTIMATE Priming and Smoothing Guide!
Looking to ready your Worbla for painting? Here is a breakdown of the common methods for priming Worbla, their pros and cons, and what might work best in your situation!
Smoothing Worbla – Video
The excellent Coregeek Cosplay and Creations (FB) gave us this quick tutorial on getting super smooth Worbla.
He’s now shared this video explaining the process and showing the various stages of smooth you can achieve with primer, shellac, gesso and of course lots of sanding.
Painting with Acrylics
There are many ways to paint Worbla, and Kamui Cosplay shares this video of how to use acrylics to achieve a three dimensional look.
Smoothing Worbla and Wonderflex
There are multiple methods for prepping Worbla for painting, and Monki Maker shares a great writeup on their preferred method.
Fixing Seams – Video
Rhaya Cosplay shared with us how to fix seams and repair damage to Worbla pieces.
Smoothing Worbla for Paint
Looking to get a super smooth surface for your paint? Coregeek Cosplay and Creations created this helpful graphic to show you how. This isn’t the only way to get a smooth surface, but it hands down the best, smoothest surface we’ve seen!