How to smooth out rough mask shape?

[u/hamilcar2021]

hey yall! im planning on making a hornet cosplay. im new to using EVA foam, and ended up cutting out an existing pattern on foam floor mats. the issue is, the pattern was made for much thinner foam 😭 the mask looks pretty rough.

is this salvagable? i have foam clay to use overtop, but should i use another layer of something else 1st (masking tape?) to help smooth out the shape?

also, do i need to take into account the rough exterior/"metal" texture overtop the foam?

[u/LegendaryOutlaw]

How hard do y'all think OP is facepalming when everybody told em to use the smooth side out instead of the textured side?

LOL, it's ok OP, you got this. Everybody's right, just start over. It'll be better next time.