As a kid who grew up watching Star Wars movies, it’s always been a dream to have some droids knocking around the house. So when Jireno sent me their new Cube4 projector, I knew that I had the perfect use for it. A projector droid for watching outdoor movies! Gonk droid rendering by James Mason. […]
Continue readingIf you’ve ever needed to add some texture to a prop or set piece but didn’t know where to start, here’s a great primer to textures. These 5 methods use commonly found products, most of which you already have in your home, and provide different levels of texture that should work for almost any project. […]
Continue readingHi! My name is Derek and I’m new to cosplay. In this video, I’ll be embarking on my cosplay journey with a pair of “Galactic goggles” that will be part of my Shoretrooper variant costume for Star Wars Celebration Anaheim. So join me as I take a piece of 3D-printed plastic and get it convention […]
Continue readingWorking on a ghost town or wild west themed haunt and need some grave markers? Look no further. In this how-to, I’ll show you how to transform a 2×4 into a sun-bleached grave marker with a wire wheel, torch, and some craft paint. Hollywood Haunter wood aging video: BECOME A SUPPORTER! Do you enjoy these […]
Continue readingSometimes you’ll have a project that requires multiple parts, so rather than make each one by hand, join me while I show you how to make a basic tin-cure silicone mold and then make the cast plastic parts look like brushed aluminum with a bit of aluminum powder and steel wool! BECOME A SUPPORTER! Do […]
Continue readingOnce again, I’m tackling a prop that spends less time on screen than a laser blast. This time it’s Luke’s electrobinoculars from The Empire Strikes Back, plus there’s an added bonus build – a custom flight case inspired by Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge! The “Let’s Make” series will be sort of a departure from my usual […]
Continue readingHaving a bit of a “Galaxy Far, Far Away” in your home is a fun way to enjoy the Star Wars fandom, so when I saw a fellow maker (Mario Suhardi) post his build using an off the shelf LED lamp, I knew it was just what I’d been looking for to tackle this fusion […]
Continue readingHave you been wandering the sand dunes of Tattooine and need to fit in with the locals? Look no further. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create your own Star Wars Tusken Raider helmet using some basic tools and hot glue, provided by Surebonder. Order Cosplay Stiks: BECOME A SUPPORTER! Do you enjoy […]
Continue readingNeed to make your haunted house walls look old and neglected? This peeling paint effect will do the trick. It’s simple, requires minimal supplies, and looks extremely realistic when complete. BECOME A SUPPORTER! Do you enjoy these videos and want to help grow the channel? Do you want a behind-the-scenes look, limited edition shirts, decals, […]
Continue readingWhen you’re in a time crunch, you don’t have the luxury of waiting for paint to dry – especially if it’s been thinned and applied with a spray bottle. So after my friend Nick Walters (instagram.com/waltersworx) mentioned a technique using paste wax and ground down chalk pastels, I figured I’d give it a try. Unfortunately, […]
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