Breastplates can be a daunting task, but AllieCat Cosplay created this tutorial in partnership with Cosplaysupplies showing how she created her fantastic breastplate for her Camilla build, using Worbla and Foam. You can use this process to build your own Camilla armor, or a similar character’s design. Take a look at the steps below! Camilla’s…
Princess Zelda Armor – Pauldrons
Worbla.com is working with Element Creations for her Princess Zelda build, and she shared her first tutorial with us on creating Zelda’s iconic shoulder pauldrons out of Worbla’s Black and Red Art.
Gauntlet Tutorial from Patterning to Assembly!
We asked Piratica (Captain Pira on Instagram) to create a tutorial for us using Black Worbla and she shared this great writeup on making a gauntlet, using Flemmeth from Dragon Age as an example!
How to build and decorate neck armor
We asked Rhoulette Cosplay to create a tutorial for us using Black Worbla, and she shared this great build of a decorated gorget that uses items to create detailed relief designs!
Molding with Worbla’s Pearly Art
Erza Cosplay shows how she molds with air dry clay and Worbla’s Pearly Art to create detailed armor pieces.
Crafting a Worbla Gauntlet (armored glove)
Cowbuttcrunchies shared how they created their highly articulate and detailed Gauntlet, an armored glove.
Warrior Rapidash by Mango Sirene – Video
The always talented Mango Sirene recently shared the build log for her Warrior Rapidash costume, which was part of a Fire Pokemon Gajinka group at Katsucon. Take a look at her fantastic costume and video below!
Genji from Overwatch (Sparrow Skin)
Nefeni Cosplay used Black Worbla to create her Sparrow Skin Genji from Overwatch and shared her build details with us!
Sculpting Worbla – Unicorn Pauldron Aion Resplendent Armor
Cyehra shared this video of her process of sculpting the Unicorn Pauldron for her Aion Resplendent armor.
Canti From Fooly Cooly (FLCL)
Want to be the high-energy robot from FLCL? Kahht shared how they created their Canti costume with Worbla, and you can see the process below!
Full Coverage Breastplate: Mercy from Overwatch – Video
Lyz Brickley shared with us the process of making her Mercy breastplate, which is a large, one piece shape.
Honey Lemon Armor – Video
Axceleration shared this video with us on how they built their Honey Lemon armor with Worbla and foam.
Worbla in Instructables Classes
We’re happy to share that Instructables new premium content, called Classes, features a fantastic series of lessons on building your own Superhero costume from concept to finished product – including fantastic lessons on Foam, Worbla and Paint along the way! Here is some of what you will find in the class.
Movie Wonder Woman Build – Video
Gladzy Kei Art and Cosplay created an amazing Wonder Woman build, based on the new movie, and shared a video on the build process of the breastplate.
League of Legends Orianna – Video
The incredibly talented 9Flame Cosplay created this League of Legends Orianna Costume with Worbla, foam, resin, and lots of time!
Attaching Armor Without Visible Straps – Video
How to create a gapless system to attach armor, in areas where D-rings and straps would not be the best option.
Making BJD Armor / Making a Body Double for your Doll
Dirili had a great way of skipping the tape-pattern method and heat-worry for armor making for your BJD’s, and explains how to make a plaster double as a first step to your armor process!
Sasara Kusugawa Valkyrie BJD Armor
Worbla works to create armor for smaller scales too – such as ball joint dolls. Archangeli shared how she created the fantastic armor for her Dollfe Dream Sasara Kusugawa that took 2nd place at Anime North’s Doll North Masquerade
Muron/Myron Alexis Armor
OwlDepot shared with us this breakdown of how she made her Muron (Myron) Alexis armor. Click the images for larger sizes.
Demon Hunter Shield and Bracer
ChrisX created an amazing Demon Hunter from Diablo and documented the whole process. Here is the process of building her shield and bracer and claw.
Demon Hunter Helmet
ChrisX created an amazing Demon Hunter from Diablo and documented the whole process. Here is the process of building her horned helmet.
Demon Hunter Pauldrons
ChrisX created an amazing Demon Hunter from Diablo and documented the whole process. Here is the process of building her pauldrons.
Demon Hunter Leg Armor
ChrisX created an amazing Demon Hunter from Diablo and documented the whole process. Here is the process of building her leg armor.
Demon Hunter Chest Plate
ChrisX created an amazing Demon Hunter from Diablo and documented the whole process. Here is the process of building her chest plate.
Creating Armor with Foam, Fabric and Worbla.
Cyehra Cosplay shared this tutorial for using foam, fabric and Worbla for her bracers. We are particularly impressed at the way she uses Worbla for the details over a fabric base!
Steampunk Armor Breastplate
A silver and gold breastplate tutorial with a steampunk flair.
Forming Curves for Shoulder, Elbow and Knee ieces
If you’re having trouble creating curves for your armor, this tutorial by Shiaya Cosplay may help with that process!
Dark Valkyrie Diana – League of Legends Build – Video
Kamui Cosplay’s progress video of her Dark Valkyrie Diana from League of Legends.
Part 3: Adjutant shoulder armor (StarCraft 2)
The detailed writeup for ChrisX’s Adjunct shoulder armor/pauldrons (StarCraft 2)
Adjutant from StarCraft 2
A heavily detailed tutorial showing how ChrisX build their Adjunct costume, including the head piece, chest and back armor, shoulder armor, and accessories.
Making a Pattern for Armor
A guide on how to create patterns using the saran wrap and tape method.
Making a Breastplate
Here is a tutorial sharing the process of building a Breastplate for League of Legends Tryndamere.
How to Make a Pattern – Video
A collection of videos sharing different methods for patterning armor and accessories
Ways to Make a Bracer – Video
A collection of videos showing different methods of creating bracers with Worbla.
Hawkgirl Build – Video
Kellax Productions created this great video series documenting her work with Worbla for a Justice League Hawkgirl costume.
Making Breastplates – Video
A collection of older videos, showing how you can use various methods to create breastplates out of Worbla.
Skyrim Dragon Priest
A detailed gallery of the Skyrim Dragon Priest by Yelaina Mae Cosplay.
Basic Armor Tutorial (Wonder Woman)
A tutorial on making Wonder Woman’s Tiara and Chestpiece by Electric Olivia.