How many layers of fiberglass should I use?

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Part of laying up fiberglass and getting maximum strength is to use the right amount of resin. Very often I see people just glop on as much resin as they can, and while that certainly makes for a heavier part, it doesn't necessarily make it stronger.

Ideally, you want to apply just enough resin to completely wet the glass cloth, but not so much that the resin forms a smooth coat. This is hard to describe without pictures...but when all is said and done, you should still be able to feel (when dry, of course!) the texture of the glass cloth. It takes some practice, and is a little harder to do with some of the intricate shapes found in costume armor, but it really does make a difference in the strength, flexibility and overall weight of the finished piece.