Lady Sif breastplate using EVA Form question

Hello! I am brand new the rpf *and* to using EVA foam, so total newb here. =)

I have started making Lady Sif’s armor from Thor: Dark World (comes out in November) and will be using EVA foam to make it.


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My question lies with the breastplate. I have read the Mass Effect tutorial (and many others) where they use a ‘mold’ and a press plate for under the breasts. With these breastplates, there is a clear line under the breasts, and Sif does not have this line with her armor. I am trying to figure out the best way to get nicely shaped breasts without using the under press. Another issue I have is that my breasts are quite a bit larger than hers.

I have my pattern, just need to cut the foam. I am using one piece of foam for the entire front piece, so breast and stomach are all one piece. I am thinking I will heat the foam and just try to form it to my body (using my boyfriend as another set of hands) but I realize it will be difficult to form the breasts and the stomach at the same time.

I have a body form, but I really want the form to be formed to me so it fits perfectly which is why I was thinking I would just press the heated foam against myself (wearing a tshirt or something to protect me from the heat).

I don’t have a lot of time to make a mold of my body, so I’m looking for other suggestions. Anything is helpful, thanks!!