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Let’s go Make Mistakes – Arcane Jinx’s Butterfly

Bill March 20, 2023 3D Printing, Blogs, Electronics, Full Builds, Props, Scale Models & Non-Weapon Props, Videos

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!

How To: Epic Custom Sci-Fi NERF Mod with LIGHTS!

Paige Cambern March 30, 2020 Blogs, Electronics, Guns, Toy Mod - Kit Bash, Videos

Bill’s back in the saddle after spending the last few months writing Foamsmith 3! He’s got a great NERF mod project for you with lights and a sweet custom paint job.

A Prop Maker’s Dream! The Good Samaritan | HELLBOY

Paige Cambern January 20, 2020 Blogs, Electronics, Guns, Kits, Painting, Props, Videos

Bill’s assembling his dream prop! The Good Samaritan from Hellboy is one of his all time favorites, and thanks to this gorgeous kit from Volpin Props, it’s finally happening!

Rise of Skywalker LIGHTSABER – Lights, Sounds, & FREE 3D Files

Paige Cambern December 16, 2019 3D Printing, Blogs, Electronics, Full Builds, Props, Star Wars, Videos, Weapons - Melee & Non-Guns

Tune in for the adventures of Bill and Sophy as they work together to make Luke Skywalker and Rey’s epic lightsabers from the new Rise of Skywalker movie! These gorgeous replicas not only look amazing but they light up AND have full sound effects.

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

PunishedProps August 28, 2019 Blogs, 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…

I Finally Made a Proton Pack!

Paige Cambern April 8, 2019 Blogs, Electronics, Full Builds, Kits, Props, VacuumForm, Videos

My buddy Garrick came to visit and helped me make my very own Proton Pack from scratch! This was a TON of fun and I’m so excited to own one of these amazing props.

HOW TO: Easy LEDs for Cosplay – BORDERLANDS Blaster Tutorial

Paige Cambern January 7, 2019 Blogs, Electronics, Foam, Guns, Props, Techniques, Videos

LEDs don’t have to be scary! Here’s a super easy beginner tutorial showing you how to add epic lights to your props and costumes using Bill’s foam Borderlands gun.

FALLOUT Pip Boy 2000 mk VI – Mod + Repaint

Paige Cambern December 10, 2018 Blogs, Electronics, Fallout, Kits, Props, Scale Models & Non-Weapon Props, Toy Mod - Kit Bash, Videos

Bill has an absolute blast showing you how to add electronics, repaint, and mod this beautiful Pip Boy 2000 mk VI model kit from Bethesda.

HOW TO animate a prop with a motor – Venom Symbiote

Paige Cambern October 15, 2018 Blogs, Electronics, Props, Scale Models & Non-Weapon Props, Videos

Puppeting the venom symbiote is fun, but it’s even MORE fun to automate the prop with motors and motion sensors! Bill shows you how to achieve an awesome, hands-free movement effect. 

Astonishing Water Blaster – Cosmetic Upgrade with Evan & Katelyn

Paige Cambern August 2, 2018 3D Printing, Blogs, Electronics, Guns, Painting, Props, Videos

Our buddies Evan & Katelyn came to visit the shop and they brought their awesome homemade water blaster! We decided it could do with a visual upgrade, so we rusted, weathered, and lit it up for an epic final look.