Make: Props and Costume Armor: Create Realistic Science

Make: Props and Costume Armor: Create Realistic Science Fiction & Fantasy Weapons, Armor, and Accessories

Have you been trying to think of a way to conquer your local comic convention through cosplay? Do you gaze with envious eyes upon the fan-made suits of armored awesomeness strolling around every year on Halloween? Do you have a spot on your wall, bookshelf, or desk that desperately needs to be filled with a screen-accurate replica of your favorite science-fiction or fantasy weapon? If so, look no further. We've got just the book for you!

In this book, master prop maker Shawn Thorsson uses his unique blend of humor and insight to turn years of painful experience into detailed explanations. He'll show you many of the tools, methods, and processes that you can use to create professional-looking science fiction and fantasy props and armor. The ultimate collision of creative imagination and practical maker skills, making props and costume armor involves sculpting, molding, casting, 3D printing, CNC fabrication, painting, and countless other techniques and technologies.

In this book, you'll learn:
Basic fabrication methods using inexpensive, commonly-available tools and materials
Simple, low-cost methods to make foam armor out of easy-to-find foam mats
How to use the popular Pepakura software to build 3D models with paper
Multiple molding and casting techniques
How to build a "vacuforming" machine to make armor from plastic sheet stock
Painting and weathering techniques that will bring your props to life
Just enough safety advice to keep you from losing body parts along the way

Whether you're just a beginner or a seasoned builder with countless projects behind you, this book is sure to be an invaluable addition to your workshop library.
Country USA
Manufacturer Make Community, LLC
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2016-09-21
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Make Community, LLC
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2016-09-21
Format	Kindle eBook

Make: Props and Costume Armor: Create Realistic Science Fiction & Fantasy Weapons, Armor, and Accessories

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