Foam
The preferred adhesive for use with EVA foam
What is contact cement?
The large computerized piece of machinery used for all 3d printing
What is a 3d printer?
Any item used inside a prop to strengthen it and prevent breakage
What is a core?
A craft plastic meant to be used with heat to bend or mold to a shape
What is thermoplastic?
A small unit of hair within a wig
What is a weft?
The canned hardware/construction foam that grows as it cures and can be carved
What is expanding spray foam?
Also acceptable: What is gap filler?
The plastic material used by printers to create models out of
What is filament?
A paper copy of the flattened pieces of a product, at scale for tracing onto a material to cut from
What is a pattern?
The electronic component some cosplayers code to make their props really shine
What are LEDs?
The style of wig that blends the wig hair into the wearer's forehead
What is lacefront?
The moldable product used for detail work that dries into a soft stable foam
What is foam clay?
One of the recommended brands of printers
What is Creality/Artillery/Prusa
A rough texture scored into a surface for better adhesion to glue
What is tooth?
This should be consulted before building any prop meant for a convention
What is a weapons policy?
A cosplay competition focused on creation skills rather than performance
What is a craftsmanship contest?
The necessary step to take before painting foam
What is sealing?
The necessary step before painting a 3d printed piece to remove unwanted lines and prevent paint from flaking off
What is sanding?
A technique using kwik seal, foam clay, or caulk to get rid of an unsightly feature from the building process
What is filling a seam?
Somewhere a prop should never be kept
What is a hot car?
Next week's club meeting
What is content creation?
This kind of foam is typically abbreviated to the letters "EVA"
What is ethyl vinyl acetate?
The three most popular filament types
What are PLA, PETG, and TPU?
The necessary safety measures when working with sanding, fumes, or power tools
What are a respirator (or at least a mask), safety glasses, and ventilation?
A prop weapon designed to be clashable but deal soft, cushioned blows
What is a boffer?
The toothed mechanical piece in a sewing machine that pulls fabric along
What is a feed dog?