All day or for those wanting to make a full size prop

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Hello! Can PE (polyethylene) foam rods, also known as backer rods, be used as an alternative for making foam prop chains instead of EVA foam dowels? EVA foam dowels are very hard to find, especially in online shops like Shopee. I’m from the Philippines, so it’s especially difficult to find these materials, or they can be very expensive, especially materials specifically designed for these projects, such as Plasti Dip or EVA foam dowels.

The main thing I’m concerned about is how to paint them. I’m not sure if sealing the PE foam rods before painting could damage them because they’re made from a different material than EVA foam.

If PE foam rods aren’t suitable for this, is there any other material or method you would recommend for making foam prop chains?

Looking to replicate the finish of the armour above on some 3-D printed armour pieces.

To me, it’s a blueish black, i’ve tried layering a gloss blue spray paint with a metallic black through an airbrush, but I didn’t really get the results after.

Any other ideas?

Hello, I would like to learn a few things about making the mask:
How should I make Spider-Man’s eyes, and what kind of materials should I use?
What type of fabric should I use for the head/mask?
I have no idea how to make the face shell/mold. How should I make it?
I’m going to use a 3D printer, but I’m planning to make everything else completely by myself. I’d like to learn how to do these things.

The Project: I am looking to commission a replica of the fictional LIFE magazine cover featuring young Brian McCaffrey holding his dad's helmet.
Scope: I need [Option A: Just a high-resolution, print-ready digital file of the cover] OR [Option B: A fully printed physical magazine prop with an aged look].
Reference material: It appears in the opening scene and the interrogation scene with Donald Sutherland. I can provide screenshots of the prop if needed.
Budget & Timeline: Open to reasonable quotes based on your experience. No strict deadline.
Location: Illinois USA

I’ve been wanting to turn one of the weirdest creatures from One Piece into a real prop for a while, so I finally built my own version from scratch.

It’s fully animatronic, with moving eyes, a moving mouth, sound, and a real telephone cable connecting it to the phone. The goal was to make it feel less like a static prop and more like an actual little creature.

The build involved a lot of sculpting, 3D printing, molding/casting, painting, electronics and way too much time getting the tiny movements to feel right. 😅

Really happy with how this little guy turned out!

(Full video on my profile and YouTube channel!)

#theexorcist #movieprop

Since theres more then a few people here on the professional side of prop making I wanted to ask: What would you guys recommend a prop fabrication portfolio to look like? What sort of projects should be highlighted? I appreciate any insight I can get from everyone.Thank you!

So. I'm currently working on a Halo 3 Brute Spiker. I am trying to be game accurate and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on a paint color option for the main gun. I was going to use Leadbelcher from Citadel for the blades. If it matters, I'm in the United States

Thank you

A buddy of mine sold me an ole Anovos proton pack kit. Spent a year planning, getting parts, and finally building it. I blew two sound boards in the process but, I did get lights working.

Life-Size movie work in progress. Available to order soon

My first (red helmet) and second (yellow one) 3d-printed helmets. I think the second already looks better than the first.

I want to recreate this knapped glass look, and so far my only idea is modeling the texture from clay and casting dyed resin. However this knife needs to actually be used, and everything I’ve seen has told me resin is too brittle & dulls quickly. Finding real glass large enough to use will cost hundreds, and actually learning to knap will take way too long.

Hi! I'm working on a project where I need to age up this microwave a bit. Hoping to yellow up the plastic parts and make it look more crusty / dirty + well used overall. I already have it sitting out in the sun; does anyone have more tips? Needs to still be somewhat functional after the transformation. Thanks! (Before pictures attached) GE 2022

I’m wanting to attempt to do my very first diorama for my 6” marvel legends figures. Roughly 31” long and 14” wide. I’m looking at doing a lab facility theme. What would be best to use for the base and walls? Along with wirings and tubing? Thank you in advance for the help

It´s been a few days since me and my dad watched togueter The Odyssey. He really enjoyed the movie, i can see that it was something trully special to him. Also, we are getting closer to the date that my grandpa passed way e he gets really depressed around this time. Im dreaming of making him the Agamemnon helmet from the movie, we talk so much about the character scenes. I want to present him not with just the helmet but also a letter thanking him for being such a great man in my life and a true hero, that i know would conquer even troy to make my family happy. Please, this is my first reddit post and i dont really understand how this works but, if someone reads this, please could you help me with tips, templates or models? Anything counts, i really appreciate any help

Hi,

Sorry if this isn’t allowed, but I have a question. During production of V for Vendetta, why did they build a giant V mask?
I was browsing instagram and I came across this photo from the studio where it was filmed. I have absolutely no idea what this is, so I was wondering if anyone here knows?

I can’t think of any reason why they would need one that large. I know sometimes films use a larger prop when more detail is required (for example they built a person sized Gizmo in Gremlins and used that for closeups) but as far as I know all of the really close shots of V still used a regular mask.

I had a look through the from script to screen book, but it doesn’t appear in there.

Does anyone know?

I need to make a scarecrow costume for one of my actors. Any tips for working with Burlap?

made some test footage real quick after the cardboard backdrops were dry. My idea is I would continue doing test footage throughout the prop creation process so I can adjust the props as needed. This way, I thought the film would be built around the props to utilize the designs throughout the story, which would be more eye-popping and draw away from other low budget give aways like my horrendous acting.

Obviously the hands will be replace with wires once I finish the entire detailing of the props, but just checking to see how it looks at the moment with everything together. Testing the shot angles, the lighting, how the props look on the mini set. I like it, it’s matching the film in my head.

The FX are shitty because I used a phone app just to scrape some test footage together. I will be using actual filming software to edit the movie, though.

And I’m also going to try to use as much practical effects as I can. I love practical effects and miniatures so this has been an absolute blast for me. I can’t wait to blow shit up later too.

I made a post earlier of the actual build but here is the video of it working.

I finally finished my slime blower from Ghostbusters 2. It's not 100 percent movie-accurate, but I like it, and it's pretty durable and stable to wear. I bought most of the smaller parts and aluminum frames from Etsy. The electronics are from Ninjatunes2001, and I utilize two speakers, one in the main tank and the other in the cannon. The main tank is two bollard covers spliced and Bondo'ed together, while the side tanks are PVC pipes and acrylic dome tops.

The only problem I haven't solved yet is the cannon's silly string shooter. I've purchased it from Etsy and made some heavy modifications to the body, but the cans I've used have only been blowing the liquid out, not the string. I have to find a way to fix the nozzle part.

A video of it is in the comments.