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Building a Gonk Projector Droid | Part 1

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. […]

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5 Methods for Adding Texture to your Props

If 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. […]

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Ghost Town Grave Marker

Working 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 […]

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DIY Tusken Raider Helmet – #bookofbobafett

Have 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 […]

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How to make a Realistic Peeling Paint Effect

Need 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, […]

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PROP LAB: Weathering with Wax?

When 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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