materials available in canada - worbla

Kaijugal · 12-17-2012, 11:07 AM

Hey guys. I'm just passing this on. Worbla, (that material you see all the german cosplayers making their armor out of), is now available at Cosplay Supplies, so we wont' be getting killed on the duty, shipping & taxes.

I hope to have some at the next Anime North for people to see, and there are plans for a worbla workshop at Costume-Con 32.

Cheers!

An example of armor being made from wonderflex and worbla by Kamui.

Ani_BEE · 12-17-2012, 01:55 PM

Cool. Is the surface smoother then Wonder Flex by chance?

Prisca712 · 12-18-2012, 04:07 PM

OMG, how have I not heard of this stuff before? I read the description on Cosplay Supplies and it sounds *amazing*.

At Anime North will you have it at the Costume-Con table? Count me in as someone who'd love to see it in person

EDIT - There are more pics of the other armour pieces here. The results are truly stunning - now I'm REALLY intrigued!!

KakeraのTsuki · 12-18-2012, 04:14 PM

Ooh, this is great news! I'll make sure I make a note of that workshop, I've been curious about Worbola for a long time. P=

HareyuNanami · 12-18-2012, 08:39 PM

PERFECT Timing ! since I want to start working on my Ice Queen Steam Punk boots! =D

Chipface · 12-18-2012, 11:40 PM

Can be molded just like putty and sandable? I'm gonna have to get some of this stuff sometime.

Ani_BEE · 12-19-2012, 08:47 AM

looking at Kamui progress it take really well to bell curves because of the lack of mesh backing. O__O
http://www.kamuicosplay.com/2012_07_01_archive.html
http://www.kamuicosplay.com/2012/09/...f-paladin.html
http://www.kamuicosplay.com/2012/09/...s-updates.html

The last link has a video progressives on the chest plate. Cool that she pads the Worbla with a layer a of foam sandwiched in the middle.

I wonder if you can get Worbla to fuse to Wonderflex for pieced you need to make stronger in certain areas?

I need something strong for Nehelinia plated beads but I might order a sheet of this to see if I can make a necklace and elongated earring for Venus out of and fuse in the leaves that i wasn't sure what to make out of. ^_^

Kaijugal · 12-19-2012, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prisca712

At Anime North will you have it at the Costume-Con table? Count me in as someone who'd love to see it in person

I'll see what I can do.

Maybe I'll have some samples for people who buy their Costume-Con memberships this year. ^_~
Cheers!

Rainbowgasm · 12-19-2012, 09:54 PM

this looks like it would be super useful for my sword sheaths I need to make for AN... and the armor I need for Vladcard and lots of other people...
Its kinda pricey but... perhaps much worth it!
Does anyone know what kind of device you need to heat it up? obviously a regular hair dryer wouldn't get to 90degrees, right?

Chipface · 12-20-2012, 06:06 PM

If you need to make sword sheath I think you'd be better off chiseling out 2 pieces of wood and then gluing them together if you're comfortable with that.

Rainbowgasm · 12-21-2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Chipface

If you need to make sword sheath I think you'd be better off chiseling out 2 pieces of wood and then gluing them together if you're comfortable with that.

why would I do that? my friend is making the swords, but she is making about 15 weapons for AN, so we're making the sheaths... why would we make them out of wood? I don't see how that would be any different then forming something around the sword and just leaving room for it to slide in and out...seems a heck of a lot easier to me...

Sarcasm-hime · 12-21-2012, 05:47 PM

I think the best way to heat it up is a heat gun; a hairdryer probably doesn't get hot enough.

12-17-2012, 11:07 AM	#1
Kaijugal ☆FibreFantasyArtist Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,454	materials available in canada - worbla Hey guys. I'm just passing this on. Worbla, (that material you see all the german cosplayers making their armor out of), is now available at Cosplay Supplies, so we wont' be getting killed on the duty, shipping & taxes. I hope to have some at the next Anime North for people to see, and there are plans for a worbla workshop at Costume-Con 32. Cheers! An example of armor being made from wonderflex and worbla by Kamui. __________________ COSTUME-CON 32 - 2014 The International Costuming Convention is coming to Toronto Canada! 4 Days! 4 Masquerades! Dealers, Tours, Parties, Costuming Panels, Contests, Classes and Events. Costumes, Cosplay, Props, Doll Show & Competitons, Steampunk, Sci-fi, Fantasy, Big Fricken Trophies and so much more! *** Get your membership today! www.costumecon32.com

12-17-2012, 01:55 PM	#2
Ani_BEE Ms. Sweets, Ms.Sweets!! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 9,667	Cool. Is the surface smoother then Wonder Flex by chance? __________________ Anime North Humanity has Declined ~ Watashi(Friday&Sunday) Monster High ~ Venus McFlytrap(Saturday) FanExpo Venus (Fri) Sailor Moon ~ Nehelenia (Sat) Con-G Allen Walker Clown Crown Future cosplays/cons: Costume-Con 32, Yami no Matsuei ~ Soryuu OUAT ~ Regina (apple dress) For Sale My Wigs • Mascot, Costumes (Humanity has Declined) & D.Gray-man Poker Cards (full deck) • Zori&Tabi from Japan Arda & Shop.cosplay wig fiber swatch comparisons and cosplay tutorials!

12-18-2012, 04:07 PM	#3
Prisca712 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 107	OMG, how have I not heard of this stuff before? I read the description on Cosplay Supplies and it sounds amazing. At Anime North will you have it at the Costume-Con table? Count me in as someone who'd love to see it in person EDIT - There are more pics of the other armour pieces here. The results are truly stunning - now I'm REALLY intrigued!! Last edited by Prisca712 : 12-18-2012 at 04:14 PM.

12-18-2012, 04:14 PM	#4
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Chipface Master Ninja Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,544	Can be molded just like putty and sandable? I'm gonna have to get some of this stuff sometime. __________________ Anime North 2009 pictures Anime North 2008 pictures Anime North 2007 pictures

12-19-2012, 08:47 AM	#7
Ani_BEE Ms. Sweets, Ms.Sweets!! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 9,667	looking at Kamui progress it take really well to bell curves because of the lack of mesh backing. O__O http://www.kamuicosplay.com/2012_07_01_archive.html http://www.kamuicosplay.com/2012/09/...f-paladin.html http://www.kamuicosplay.com/2012/09/...s-updates.html The last link has a video progressives on the chest plate. Cool that she pads the Worbla with a layer a of foam sandwiched in the middle. I wonder if you can get Worbla to fuse to Wonderflex for pieced you need to make stronger in certain areas? I need something strong for Nehelinia plated beads but I might order a sheet of this to see if I can make a necklace and elongated earring for Venus out of and fuse in the leaves that i wasn't sure what to make out of. ^_^ __________________ Anime North Humanity has Declined ~ Watashi(Friday&Sunday) Monster High ~ Venus McFlytrap(Saturday) FanExpo Venus (Fri) Sailor Moon ~ Nehelenia (Sat) Con-G Allen Walker Clown Crown Future cosplays/cons: Costume-Con 32, Yami no Matsuei ~ Soryuu OUAT ~ Regina (apple dress) For Sale My Wigs • Mascot, Costumes (Humanity has Declined) & D.Gray-man Poker Cards (full deck) • Zori&Tabi from Japan Arda & Shop.cosplay wig fiber swatch comparisons and cosplay tutorials! Last edited by Ani_BEE : 12-19-2012 at 09:29 AM.

12-19-2012, 09:54 PM	#9
Rainbowgasm fruity goodness! Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,966	this looks like it would be super useful for my sword sheaths I need to make for AN... and the armor I need for Vladcard and lots of other people... Its kinda pricey but... perhaps much worth it! Does anyone know what kind of device you need to heat it up? obviously a regular hair dryer wouldn't get to 90degrees, right? __________________ Next Con & Cosplays: Anime North 2013 as Alucard from Hellsing Zelos Wilder from Tales of Symphonia Mami Tomoe from Pulla Magi Madoka Magica

12-20-2012, 06:06 PM	#10
Chipface Master Ninja Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,544	If you need to make sword sheath I think you'd be better off chiseling out 2 pieces of wood and then gluing them together if you're comfortable with that. __________________ Anime North 2009 pictures Anime North 2008 pictures Anime North 2007 pictures Last edited by Chipface : 12-20-2012 at 06:11 PM.

12-21-2012, 05:47 PM	#12
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