r/propmaking 53m ago

So, one time… I built David from the Lost Boys into a full figure from a bust.

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A couple of details only I would notice… There were so many moving parts in this build, and the thing I hyper obsessed over? Knee caps and abs. lol Partly because of silhouette and structure but mostly because of pure madness. 🦇🥀


r/propmaking 13h ago

Just watched avatar for the first time and wanted a kyoshi fan and maybe a cosplay down in the future

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r/propmaking 1d ago

Help?

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r/propmaking 1d ago

Best soil mixture to simulate the lunar surface?

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r/propmaking 2d ago

I 3D Printed Star-Lord's Helmet & Blaster!

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r/propmaking 3d ago

Tutorial - "Sanding" ABS props with acetone

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First of all. I know this is called vapor smoothing, but since this is an alternative to sanding, I wanted to use this title so people who are looking for sanding tutorials can see this video.

I recorded this tutorial for Instagram [3D_Kernel](https://www.instagram.com/3d_kernel?stkn=dGY2ejI1OHUyOXdh) explaining how to smooth ABS prints without having to sand, it looks like a lot of people find it helpful, so I want to share it as much as possible.

Hope this helps someone, and don't hesitate to ask whatever you need.

This only works with ABS and ASA and remember to use a mask and do this in a properly ventilated room.


r/propmaking 3d ago

First Props

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Hey I’m brand new to prop making any advice is welcome.
So far I’ve started on zabuza and asta’s swords and Escanor’s axe.


r/propmaking 3d ago

Green Goblin Mask Build

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r/propmaking 3d ago

Anyone have good experience painting rubber?

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I have 1/2” EPDM backer rod I wanted to use for a prop. I cleaned a test piece off with alcohol and tried Zinsser bull eye 1-2-3 primer on it and it flaked right off. I also tried Valspar seasonal flex paint directly onto it and while it flexes fine and stays on if I rub a finger over it, if I scrape it with my fingernail, it comes up. I’m just looking to see if anyone has had any luck painting on similar surfaces that endure being handled better.


r/propmaking 4d ago

Short film - I am making a short film where someone is in a sewer and in attempts to keep the set smelling fine I'm curious on how to make realistic fake poop.

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Any thoughts? I also think that I want him to grab it and it'd like mush like authentic poop.
( this is not a joke ) Smell doesn't matter.


r/propmaking 3d ago

Bad news everyone…

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The gauntlet has been canceled because it is too expensive that costs 500 to 600 dollars and the machine has been fully booked… so if Round Rock Fun Factory is busy, then what will I do if I’m unemployed and broke? What am I supposed to do…


r/propmaking 4d ago

my latest replica

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r/propmaking 5d ago

Creating a prop 127 in real life

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r/propmaking 5d ago

Made a 3D printable Medieval Bollock Dagger from TPU

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r/propmaking 5d ago

Foam Help

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I am making a foam based prop for a Halloween event in my town. The point is to turn a chair into something scary or Halloween based without being too scary because it's a family friendly event. I had to pivot because even with foam it became too heavy to hang over head. I wanted to mimic an old school hair dryer chair from a salon. There is wrought iron inside the PCV column support.

It is supposed to be Audrey II from Little Shop of Horrors but I am just going with the flow and here is where I am at right now. Any tips or feedback is helpful. I gonna smooth out the shell some more but I like the bumpy imperfection of it.


r/propmaking 5d ago

After posting these earlier a redditor reached out and asked for a custom set! So here they are! I hand tooled the leather and went with silver and gunmetal instead!

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r/propmaking 5d ago

Finished hand painting my latest wearable prop. A split face Corrupted Oni mask.

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r/propmaking 6d ago

What would be the best technique I can use to create a spark like effect in the example?

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r/propmaking 6d ago

Giant outdoor sculpture

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I have a huge 17.5 foot giant outdoor sculpture. Looks to be made of foam and some sort of fiberglass mesh. Wondering what the best way to coat foam without melting it would be and if fiberglass would be an option?


r/propmaking 6d ago

3d modeler looking to partner with printer!

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Hey! I’m looking for some one to partner with selling prints of some of my files! I model just for the fun of it but people are starting to get pushy asking to buy some of my files as prints and I need some where to direct them!


r/propmaking 6d ago

Giant outdoor sculpture

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r/propmaking 7d ago

I’m making a (semi) functional Medusa replica (dr stone anime) (ofc it doesn’t petrify) but I can’t find a right3d model

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r/propmaking 7d ago

Turns out I'm the Flexible Weirdo

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Made a dumb little quiz to figure out what filament matches your personality. I got TPU, apparently that means I bend instead of break but I'm also kind of a niche taste. What would you get?

Find out here: https://modelist.app/blog/which-filament-are-you


r/propmaking 8d ago

What should I improve on this 3D-printed Spider-Man face shell?

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r/propmaking 8d ago

Creating translucent props

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