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Vacuum Forming MAGIC for CAPTAIN DISILLUSION!

Paige Cambern May 20, 2021Blogs, Props, VacuumForm, Videos

When Captain Disillusion calls, you answer! Our hero and fellow Youtuber needed a cool, detailed panel for his latest video (link below) and we were more than happy to help using our vacuum forming machine!

REAL METAL Good Samaritan Prop Bullets! | HELLBOY

Paige Cambern January 11, 2021Blogs, Full Builds, Props, Scale Models & Non-Weapon Props, VacuumForm

After assembling and painting the stunning Good Samaritan kit from Volpin Props, Bill decided it would be really fun to try and create new bullets using his metal lathe! He also includes replica packaging from the movie and amazing tiny details.

I Finally Made a Proton Pack!

Paige Cambern April 8, 2019Blogs, 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, 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.

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

Paige Cambern October 8, 2018Blogs, 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, 2018Blogs, 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, 2018Blogs, 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, 2017Blogs, 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.

How to 3D Model and Print Commander Holly’s Helmet – Prop: 3D

PunishedProps December 24, 20163D Printing, Blogs, Costumes, Masks & Helmets, VacuumForm, Videos

It’s Commander Holly Conrad’s Helmet! Britt shows you how she 3D models, prints, assembles, and paints the helmet. Plus, vacuum-forms the visor!

Prop: Live from the Shop – Vacuum Forming Fails & Experiments

PunishedProps June 29, 2016Blogs, VacuumForm, Videos

Bill bumbles his way through some vacuum forming failures and experiments. We all have a good laugh and learn something!