Tutorial Index

[N8TEBB]

Tutorial Index
This index is a gateway to a wealth of knowledge shared by community members here at the 405th. Each of the tutorials below was created by a community member who wanted to share their own expert tips, strategies, and creative solutions with all of you! This index is updated periodically as new tutorials are created. If you know of a topic that should be covered but currently isn't, you can post a request in the Tutorial Request Thread. If you would like to share your knowledge in the form of a tutorial, see below:

Who can make a Tutorial?
A: Anyone

How do I make a tutorial?
A: Create a thread in any part of the forum you think your tutorial pertains to such as Costumes and Props, 3D modelling, etc.

How do I get the tutorial in the Tutorial Section?
A: start a conversation with me or any staff member, explain why you would like to submit your tutorial and include a link to it. If it meets the criteria it will be moved to the new subforum and added to the list.

Criteria:
1. Must have unblurry, unbroken photos or video.
2. Uncovered topic or unique technique written to teach, not just show.
3. Three or more member posts within the tutorial thread saying they found it helpful and/or well written.



Table of Contents

1. Research

Selection​

Finding Armor Files (needed)​

Software​

Scaling​

2. Construction

Softparts​

Pep Method​

Foam Method​

3d Print Method​

Selecting the right printer (needed)​

Assembling a print (needed)​

Casting Method​

Other Methods​

Weapons/Props​

3. Detailing

Visor​

Painting​

Decals​

Electronics​

Fitting​

Repair​

Transport​

4. Non-Costume Tutorials

All​

Forum Navigation (needed)​

1. Research

• Selection

Selection (Character to Build) - PerniciousDuke​

Selecting Your Character (guide)​

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Selection (Introduction to 405th) - PerniciousDuke​

405th Welcome Booklet​

• Software

Software (ArmorSmith Designer) - TurboCharizard​

Armorsmith Designer Beginner's Guide​

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Software (ArmorSmith - Obtaining and importing a 3D scan) - KaeSpoon​

Obtaining and importing a 3D scan into Armorsmith​

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Software (ArmorSmith - for non Windows) - Coreforge​

Armorsmith & WINE​

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Software (Pepakura Designer) – FrozenSnot​

ZIP file in Armory​

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Software (Pepakura Unfolding PDO) – Satchmo III​

Unfold tutorial (Satchmo III)​

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Software (Pepakura + Silloutte Cameo) – RobotChicken​

Silhouette Cameo Pepakura Video Tutorial by RobotChicken​

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Software (Export Blender) - jeffw773​

[Tutorial] How to make/view/export your own Halo Spartans in Blender​

• Scaling

Scaling (Mk VI) - HaloGoddess​

HaloGoddess' "How To Scale" and More Tutorial​

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Scaling (Methods 1, 2 & 3) – Xtreme TACTICS 101​

How to Scale Your Armour- Tutorial V.2​

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Scaling (Digital Overlay) - SpitFire22V​

Tutorial: Simple Armor Scaling​

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Scaling (DuckTape Dummy) - Bamabat​

Duct Tape Dummy Tutorial​

2. Construction

• Soft Parts

Soft Parts (Buying Guide) - TJ Wanderer​

Resource Thread - Gloves, Boots, Compression Shirts & Pants, and More​

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Soft Parts (Neck Seal) - gmflex​

Easy hex pattern neck seal based on Blue Realm pattern​

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Soft Parts (Sewing Terminology) - Ashuraa​

Sewing: Common terms​

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Soft Parts (Basic Sewing Setup) - FANGS​

Sewing Tutorial #1 - Basic Set up for Most Sewing Projects​

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Soft Parts (Sewing Overview) - indigoD0g​

Indi's Sewing Guide​

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Soft Parts (Tactical Soft Case) - electraknite​

Soft Parts - Functional Tactical Soft Case sewing tutorial​

• Pepakura Method

Pep Method (Safety Guide) - Sean Bradley​

The Complete Respirator and Safety Guide​

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Pep Method (Supply Guide) – Ithica​

Complete Noob List​

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Pep Method (Fiberglass & Resin) – jaysmith​

My Resin And Fiberglass Tutorial​

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Pep Method (Resin, Rondo and Bondo) - Cereal Killer​

CEREAL'S - Making Master Chief - ** A Step By Step Tutorial (My Way) **​

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Pep Method (Smoothing) - Sigma LS​

Extra Tricks For Smoothing And Detailing​

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Pep Method (Overview) - Spitfire22V​

All-In-One New Member Introduction Guide​

• Foam Method

Foam (Overview) - Fallen and RandomRanger​

Foam Guide​

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Foam (Supply Guide) - WanderTJ​

[FOAM] [GUIDE] List of Options for Supplies, Tools, and Methods Used for Foam Builds​

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Foam (General/Suit) - CommandoTNT​

Helioskrill Foam Armor Build Tutorial! (Pics included!)​

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Foam (Techniques) - drack​

Foam Technique Tutorials​

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Foam (Shoulder) - EVAkura​

Detailed construction tutorial: FOAM H4 MC Shoulder Armor (NEW template! File within)​

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Foam (H4 Bicep) - EVAkura​

Detailed construction tutorial: Halo 4 MK VII Foam Biceps (file in the 405th db)​

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Foam (Reach Bicep) - EVAkura​

Detailed construction tutorial: Reach Foam Biceps [Shoulder] (file in the 405th db)​

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Foam (Boots) – Calladar​

Reach Boot Foam tutorial by calladar​

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Foam (Sealing & Painting) - mawrTRON​

The mawrTRON Procedure™ - Water Based Paint Tutorial​

• 3d Printing Method

3d Print (Printable File Index) - TurboCharizard​

Free 3D Model Index​

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3d Print (Smoothing PLA) - EVAkura​

Smoothing Saturation Lines in PLA 3d Prints (evakura tutorial)​

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3d Print (Assembling) - Rock Lobbster​

Guide: 3D Print Welding​

• Casting Method

Casting (Sculpt and Mold) – Trooper Cooper​

Master Cheeze Sculpting/molding/casting Tutorial​

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Casting (Sculpt and Mold) – XRobots​

Tutorial: Sculpt In Clay And Make A Rigid Piece The Same​

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Casting (Glove Mold) – Blackula727​

Tutorial: How to make a glove mold​

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Casting (Mold Making) – Adam​

Mold Making Tutorial​

• Other Methods

Other (Worbala on top of Pepakura) – Nephtis​

Worbla on Pepakura (foam free) Tutorial​

• Weapons and Props

Weapons/Props (Grenades) - bikiker​

How to Make Halo Thermal Grenades/Canisters​

3. Detailing

• Visor

Visor (Motorcycle) – Blackula727​

Tutorial: Install & Detail your visor​

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Visor (ODST) – Hugh Holder​

Tutorial: ODST Visors (and other useful info)​

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Visor (Hex Pattern) - Jme​

Super Inexpensive Hex-Pattern Visor Tutorial​

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Visor (Cheap) - Silvabullet​

Silvabullet's cheap visor alternative tutorial guide type thing​

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Visor (Dual Layer) – Sean Bradley​

Dual Layer Visor Mini-Tutorial​

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Visor (Painting) – Redshirt​

Tutorial: Make & Paint Your Own See-through Visor​

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Visor (Dying and Chroming) – N8TEBB​

Dying and Chroming Visors​

• Painting

Painting (General/Helmets) - Privateer​

Helmet Painting 101 Privateer Style​

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Painting (Quick and Easy) - Adam​

Painting Technique - Version 2​

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Painting (Intermediate/Spray Paint) – harican89​

Spraypaint Tutorial for your own HALO Armour. for noobs AND skilled user​

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Painting (Shading) - marshon​

Tutorial: Painting systems for realistic results​

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Painting (Weathering) - mblackwell1002​

mblackwell's fast, cheap, and informal guide to weathering props​

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Painting (Mud) - ExCeLLuR8​

Armor Mud Painting Tutorial​

• Decals

Decals (Printed Decals) - PerniciousDuke​

Tutorial: Weapon and Amor Decals (no high tech equiptment needed!)​

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Decals (UNSC Ranks and Armor and Weapon Details ) - SpecialOpsJoe2​

UNSC Misc Decals Ranks & Logo​

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Decals (Halo 3: ODST Decals) - Arithen​

Halo 3: ODST Decals and Details​

• Electronics

Electronics (Lights) – Sir Ken​

Tutorial for .99¢ LED flashlight wiring.​

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Electronics (Wiring Lights) - RandomRanger​

Ranger's Wiring Guide​

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Electronics (Speaker) - MoeSizzlac​

Simple Helmet Speaker System​

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Electronics (Energy Sword Lights) – thatdecade​

Energy Sword Tutorial​

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Electronics (In Helmet Hearing Enhancement) - CrimsonViper97​

Helmet Headphone Electronics Tutorial​

• Fitting

Fitting (Strapping) - Ashuura​

Soft Parts - Strapping Guide: Making, and sizing it.​

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Fitting (Snaps) - he4thbar​

(Tutorial)Snap Fasteners. Seamless armor to under-suit attachment, with no sewing!​

• Repair

Repair (Cosplay Repair Kit) - SgtSkittle117​

Cosplay Repair Kit​

• Transport

Armor Totes - AsgardianHammer​

Armor Totes 101​

4. Non-Costume Tutorials

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Bio Cards (Halo 4/5) – WandererTJ​

[TUTORIAL] Personalized Halo 4 UNSC Bio Cards (Image Editing)​

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Forum (Halo Online Gaming) - PerniciousDuke​

How Do I Join a Game Night​

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Stickers - N8TEBB​

[TUTORIAL] How to Make Cosplay Stickers by Tracing a Photo & Cutting Machine!​

*Disclaimer - I am not the creator of these tutorials so please do not ask questions on this page. Tutorials never die so you can post in the original threads ...But know, some tutorials are very old and you may never get a response from the original poster (OP)*

 

[TurboCharizard]

Thanks PerniciousDuke for building up the original Index.

 

[he4thbar]

Thank you for reviving this N8TEBB and yes agreed TurboCharizard thanks pernicious! an invaluable resource I'm happy to see resurrected since I point newcomers to it typically to get started in cosplay.

 

[CozmiqVixen]

So. I'm working on a Cortana Tutorial. Unfortunately I did not sew or make the bodysuit myself? But this will be a tutorial on how i do her face paint/makeup and hair. Of course with as many of the links, or at least names of things used, as possible. I plan to have plenty of video of process and pictures. Would I still be able to put it in the tutorials? Without Making the entire thing? Or is there a better/different area I should try and post?

 

[LadyTano]

So. I'm working on a Cortana Tutorial. Unfortunately I did not sew or make the bodysuit myself? But this will be a tutorial on how i do her face paint/makeup and hair. Of course with as many of the links, or at least names of things used, as possible. I plan to have plenty of video of process and pictures. Would I still be able to put it in the tutorials? Without Making the entire thing? Or is there a better/different area I should try and post?

Ohhhh I look forward to seeing that!

 

[CozmiqVixen]

Ohhhh I look forward to seeing that!

Apparently there are a few Cortana's now, but no tutorials or posts for actually doing her! I'm looking forward to feedback and advice once I get it up for sure! Hopefully this is the right place for it!

 

[N8TEBB]

So. I'm working on a Cortana Tutorial. Unfortunately I did not sew or make the bodysuit myself? But this will be a tutorial on how i do her face paint/makeup and hair. Of course with as many of the links, or at least names of things used, as possible. I plan to have plenty of video of process and pictures. Would I still be able to put it in the tutorials? Without Making the entire thing? Or is there a better/different area I should try and post?

A cortana face paint tutorial would be great! Yes I’m sure it could be added to the tutorial index when it’s done. Lots of the tutorials cover one specific part of a costume, not the suit as a whole. So focusing on just on how to do the makeup wouldn’t be out of place at all.

 

[CozmiqVixen]

Awesome! Thankies so much! I'll try to work on the actual video parts this weekend then! Thankies Thankies Thankies

 

[marinesniper]

working with you at C2E2 this year i would say for sure do the step by step tutorial that way others who want to do cortana will have a step by step. by the way your makeup was right on at C2E2.

 

[CozmiqVixen]

working with you at C2E2 this year i would say for sure do the step by step tutorial that way others who want to do cortana will have a step by step. by the way your makeup was right on at C2E2.

That makes me so happy to hear! The only other full face/body paint I've done is for Harley Quinn and it's juss basic white. I've never been much for alot of Normal makeup or hair so the fact that it worked so well and it was only my second Con as Cortana makes me so happy to know I did Okies! Hopefully I can get the videos done this weekend and have it up by early next week

 

[Doc Reaper]

For the 3D printer section about how to select the right printer. I was considering trying to get one instead of doing the papercraft way for some of the pieces and I had heard some stuff about creality's ender and CR series. Does anyone know which one would be preferred and where to find them online? I see a couple of CR SE, but I think the CR S5 was the one recommended in another post I read. Thanks in advance!

 

[Fallen]

For the 3D printer section about how to select the right printer. I was considering trying to get one instead of doing the papercraft way for some of the pieces and I had heard some stuff about creality's ender and CR series. Does anyone know which one would be preferred and where to find them online? I see a couple of CR SE, but I think the CR S5 was the one recommended in another post I read. Thanks in advance!

Given there's so many options and everyone's needs or wants for a printer are different we have a thread where members list what printers they have and their experiences with them.

What's Your Printer?

This question always seems to come up a decent bit so I figured "why not just make a thread?" Post your printer(s) you use for props and costumes and if you like them! This is to help newer people figure out what printer they may want for starting their costuming adventure Printer Name Bed...

www.405th.com

 

[Doc Reaper]

Given there's so many options and everyone's needs or wants for a printer are different we have a thread where members list what printers they have and their experiences with them.

What's Your Printer?

This question always seems to come up a decent bit so I figured "why not just make a thread?" Post your printer(s) you use for props and costumes and if you like them! This is to help newer people figure out what printer they may want for starting their costuming adventure Printer Name Bed...

www.405th.com

Much appreciated

 

[CozmiqVixen]

So unfortunately I will not be able to do that today or tomorrow. Went to prepare some stuff for the videos and realized I used the last of one of the key makeup parts, at C2 this year . But never fear! As I have the makeup reordered, and should be here by Wed! Yeeey. So I'll hopefully be able to get the tutorial up SoMeTiMe soon!

 

[Moloch]

Thank you to all involved with this and for all the information. Lots of work was pored into this. .\m/

 

[N8TEBB]

Edit 2024 Oct 5:
New tutorial added

Stickers - N8TEBB
[TUTORIAL] How to Make Cosplay Stickers by Tracing a Photo & Cutting Machine!

 

[N8TEBB]

Edit 2025 Feb 1:
New tutorial added

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Software (ArmorSmith - Obtaining and importing a 3D scan) - KaeSpoon
Obtaining and importing a 3D scan into Armorsmith