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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “VacuumForm”

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.

ACES Astronaut Helmet Visor for Adam Savage – Vacuum Forming Tutorial

PunishedProps October 11, 2018 Blogs, 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.

HOW TO make: VENOM Symbiote Tube (With a Twist!)

Paige Cambern October 8, 2018 Blogs, Full Builds, Props, Scale Models & Non-Weapon Props, VacuumForm, Videos

Bill shows you how to make a replica tube to house your very own Venom Symbiote – with a cool twist!

Hardware Store Vacuum Table – HOW TO make your own

Paige Cambern October 1, 2018 Blogs, Tools, VacuumForm, Videos

Large vacuum formers are super awesome, but can’t just be purchased like other equipment. Bill teaches you how to make your very own large vacuum former using materials from the hardware store!

HOW TO – Paint a Faux CHROME Finish on Your Props – TUTORIAL

Paige Cambern January 9, 2018 Blogs, Painting, Techniques, VacuumForm, Videos

A real, metal plated chrome finish can be an expensive process for prop making. In this tutorial, Bill shows how to achieve a faux chrome metal finish using paints and an airbrush.

Vacuform Visor and EVA Foam Robot Helmet – Destiny Sweeper Bot Build

PunishedProps September 18, 2017 Blogs, Costumes, Destiny, Foam, VacuumForm, Videos

Britt shows you how she turned the Sweeper Bot’s robot head design into a wearable helmet. The first step was vacuum forming a visor with PET-G plastic, then tinting the visor blue. The helmet was crafted from EVA foam, leaving room for all the cool electronics.