Jinx’s modified butterfly, from the show Arcane, was perfect practice for working with brass. The butterfly also lights up when you set it on the base. We learned so much from this build!
Super Satisfying Prop Kit Build – Satisfactory Build Tool
To complete our Satisfactory video game costumes, we really wanted the FISCIT Build Tool and Heroic Replicas hooked us up with 3D print files! In this video, we sand, paint, and assemble this awesome kit.
Easy 3D SCANNING for Prop and Costume Making using Your Camera Phone!
Scanning real world objects to create 3D models is so handy and you can even scan your head for cosplay reference! Bill takes you through his process of scanning an object with a camera phone and scaling the 3D model to match the real world dimensions.
Our Most Satisfying Build – Satisfactory Helmet
We love playing Satisfactory and decided to make costumes from the video game for Dragon Con! Bill 3D modeled the helmet, then 3D printed and assembled all the pieces. The helmets have visors, lights, and even a cooling fan!
Cosplay for You: Spicythaidesign’s New Book!
As cosplayers, we’re living through an extraordinary golden age of knowledge and creativity. A handful of amazing humans in the community have gone above and beyond with their generosity and added their perspective, skills, and enthusiasm to the permanent record by inscribing their years-earned knowledge into books designed to help new makers dive into the craft. I was overjoyed when …
A Tale of Two Pouches
We were talking with our buddy Paige about how foam and leather can be used for similar projects and we decided to make a video showing you the similarities! We made two pouches–one in leather and one in EVA foam!
Star Trek Badges: Done Two Ways
Bill always wanted his own Star Trek Combadge, but is it worth making one out of metal? Bill 3D modeled the Deep Space 9 (or Voyager!) shape and then cut a badge out of metal… but also 3D printed one out of resin plastic! Download Star Trek DS9/Voyager Combadge (under Props section) Thank you for the CNC, Carbide 3D! You’re …
Where do I keep this Deathcharger Skull?
Bill’s Secret Santa gift this year is a giant, foam horse skull! Baron Rivendare’s Deathcharger is coveted by many World of Warcraft players and it’s so awesome we finally have our own! The kit needs to be panted and assembled, so let’s get started!
A Different Kind of Skyrim Prop
We’ve made a lot of fantasy props from Skyrim, but we’ve never made a tavern sign! Using real wood and an awesome new tool, The Winking Skeever is now opened for business in Tamriel.
Kitbashing Plastic Toys into a Movie Prop! – Film Riot Collab
Film Riot needed a movie prop blaster for their short film, so Bill rummaged through our thrift store toy bin for parts!