Craft Foam Batman Alternate Universe Gauntlets

These gauntlets are inspired by an alternate universe batman suit designed by 3d artist Adam Fisher.

• Craft foam sheets 2mm & 3mm
• Self-healing Mat and x-acto knife
• Standard scissors
• Gorilla glue
• Super glue
• Elastic strap material
• Plasti-Dip

It took some time for me to get the dimensions correct. But all in all I am happy with it. I decided I was going to cut out the material from the bottom part of the forearm so that I can attach straps. Ultimately, it will be easier to put on and move around with.

Printed, cut and taped.

Unfortunately this was the only shot I took during construction. The backing and the top most layers was made out of the 2mm thick foam and the rest out of the 3mm foam.

After the glue dries, spray at least 3 coats of Plasti-Dip to the front side. When that dries, bend and super glue the elastic straps. Measure carefully.

I decided I was going to add the blades after the piece was bent so they fall in the correct place.

• First I freehanded some blades for a good size then cut them out with a scissor. I placed the pattern side by side so I can eliminate a lot of waste.
• Then after marking the location of each blade with a sharpie, I glued them on with Gorilla glue. Since it takes a little bit for this type of glue to set, I used blue painter's tape I had lying around to secure them upright.
• After the glue was dried, I re-sprayed with Plasti-Dip.

I purchased this full mask from Rubie's. After trimming the face away and opening up the eyes a bit, I sprayed it with 3 layers of Plasti-Dip. It gave the mask more of a structure and added a little bit of a sheen to it. The shin guards are a work in progress and still need to be sprayed.