Lights, Smoke, and Foam: I Made a Full Set of Costume Armor!

PunishedProps August 28, 2019Blogs, Costumes, Electronics, Foam, Full Builds, Videos

It’s a few weeks before our favorite convention and we’re making an original cosplay design! The Impact Armor costume has…

Your Questions Answered – Q&A with Bill

PunishedProps February 18, 2019Bill Q&A, Blogs, Videos

Bill answers questions about the business model for Punished Props Academy, suggests beginner projects, talks about cats, recommends other maker channels, and more!

GHOSTBUSTERS: Spirit Halloween GHOST TRAP Mod + Repaint

PunishedProps February 11, 2019Blogs, Kits, Painting, Scale Models & Non-Weapon Props, Toy Mod - Kit Bash, Videos

There’s a ghost causing trouble in our shop! Bill knows just what to do: build a Ghost Trap! Fortunately, Spirit Halloween has a great one for us to modify and repaint for all our ghost catching needs.

GIANT Lego Sword and Shield! – Prop Making Tutorial

PunishedProps February 4, 2019Blogs, Full Builds, Props, Videos, Weapons - Melee & Non-Guns

Lego Minifig sword and shield… for humans! There’s something about taking a tiny prop and scaling up the size to fit in your hand. It’s the best! Bill used wood and plastic to carve and sand a Lego Castle Knight’s sword and shield.

HOW TO: From 3D Model to Finished Prop – Tom Cruise’s Oblivion Blaster!

PunishedProps January 28, 20193D Printing, Blogs, Full Builds, Guns, Painting, Videos

Learn how to design a 3D model and finish the 3D print to look like it’s straight out of a movie!

A Very PropTart Unboxing – Secret Santa 2018

PunishedProps December 25, 2018Blogs, Cosplay Adventures, Videos

Bill & Paige sit down to unbox the gifts they received from the PropTart Secret Santa gift exchange.

It’s All FOAM! – Unkempt Harold Prop – BORDERLANDS 2

PunishedProps December 24, 2018Blogs, Foam, Guns, Props, Videos

Bill needs more foam fabricated blasters in his life! We’re huge fans of Borderlands 2 and this video covers the build for the Unkempt Harold.

Large Foam Prop – THE WHAMMER – Cyberpunk 2077 Inspired Build

PunishedProps November 26, 2018Blogs, Foam, One-Day Build, Props, Videos, Weapons - Melee & Non-Guns

Bill needed a cool prop to compliment his Cyberpunk 2077 inspired costume for TwitchCon. The Whammer was born in just one day! The build covers EVA foam crafting, breaking down a large prop for shipping, and fast painting.

ACES Astronaut Helmet Visor for Adam Savage – Vacuum Forming Tutorial

PunishedProps October 11, 2018Blogs, Mold Master, Molding & Casting, VacuumForm, Videos

When a Mythbuster issues you a challenge, you rise to the occasion! Adam Savage needed a pair of visors for his ACES space suit costume for his NYCC 2018 incognito costume. Bill and Britt got to work using their brand new vacuum forming machine.

Bladerunner Blaster Prop Full Build – Prop Making Fan Fiction

PunishedProps September 4, 20183D Printing, Blogs, Casting, Guns, Molding & Casting, Videos

Bill has put together several Bladerunner blaster kits and decided it was finally time to make his own from scratch. This 3D modeled and printed prop was molded and cast to make a highly detailed, custom replica… with a twist!