Description: About this Item The item is a book Paperback The Author Name is Shawn Thorsson The Title is Make: Props and Costume Armor Condition New Other Comments Pages Count - 296. Category - Design Product Description - 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. We Use Stock Images Because we have over 2 million items for sale we have to use stock images, this listing does not include the actual image of the item for sale. The purchase of this specific item is made with the understanding that the image shown in this listing is a stock image and not the actual item for sale. For example: some of our stock images include stickers, labels, price tags, hyper stickers, obi's, promotional messages, signatures and or writing which may not be available in the actual item. When possible we will add details of the items we are selling to help buyers know what is included in the item for sale. The details are provided automatically from our central master database and can sometimes be wrong. Books are released in many editions and variations, such as standard edition, re-issue, not for sale, promotional, special edition, limited edition, and many other editions and versions. The Book you receive could be any of these editions or variations. If you are looking for a specific edition or version please contact us to verify what we are selling. Gift IdeasThis is a great Christmas gift idea. Hours of ServiceWe have many warehouses, some of the warehouses process orders seven days a week, but the Administration Support Staff are located at a head office location, outside of the warehouses, and typically work only Monday to Friday. Location ID 9000z iHaveit SKU ID 167599187
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Fiction/Non-Fiction: Non-Fiction
Genre/Subject: Design
Brand: O'Reilly Media, Inc, USA
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Title: Make Props and Costume Armor
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Book Title: Make: Props and Costume Armor : Create Realistic Science Fiction and Fantasy Weapons, Armor, and Accessories
Number of Pages: 288 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: O'reilly Media, Incorporated
Item Height: 0.9 in
Publication Year: 2016
Topic: Textile & Costume, Fashion, Theater / Stagecraft & Scenography, General
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Design, Performing Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Item Weight: 27.4 Oz
Item Length: 9.7 in
Author: Shawn Thorsson
Item Width: 8 in
Format: Trade Paperback
