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    Champagne bubbles - not so desirable in a two part resin casting...

    So I was VERY rusty as far as molding goes - I over-did the release in my silicone mold. Still hoping to save the cast, though in three places I have champagne bubbles - so fine! - in the surface. I sanded it down so now I have lots of tiny bubbles that need filling. I'm looking for a...
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    Han in Carbonite. Help from the group?

    Good point, division 6! Thanks for this.
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    Han in Carbonite. Help from the group?

    Big D and I are working on our first HiC build, and we're having a blast. Have to say, though, I have a couple questions. The panels - are both top ones lit? I see Lando check the one on his left shoulder, but then as Boba takes him through Cloud City, the one on his right is also lit - but...
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    HIC Build

    How did you end up mounting the panels? On the photo it looks like there are two metal discs...
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    1 or 2 part mold for casting masks/buckles? primers for resin? + other dumb questions

    Re: 1 or 2 part mold for casting masks/buckles? primers for resin? + other dumb quest Painting - I found Plastikote at a autobody shop. I'd go on line and look for the stores that sell. Just remember the best primer won't work if you forget to wash the casting, then give it a light sanding to...
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    New RPF Sites Issues - CLOSED (please search for or start a thread for new issues)

    Just a thought - can the text in the threads be a shade or two darker than it is? I understand why it's so a'mighty small, the ads are a major source of revenue, but just perusing one thread made my eyes tired. If it's a big fix, then don't worry, but if it's just a quick change - not black...
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    Question for those with Alginate experience

    another vote for hand mixing. Whisks or something that your mum would use for cake. the squirrel cage mixer creates heat in the slurry, and heat is alginate's enemy.
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    Optimal items and clay for molds?

    Paper clips are good. The heavy ones. I've also used armature wire. I've used ends of big brushes with the ferrule and bristles removed, shaved them to a point and cut 'v' shapes to get texture. I've used toothpicks, toothbrushes and kitchen knives - round and pointy (watch your fingers!)...
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    Optimal items and clay for molds?

    How big will your props be? what's your budget? For me, the big thing is to find a compromise between the material I use and the cost I have to pay for it. For the tentacle monster I did, it was quite large and I used straight up clay. Kept it damp, and it served fine for me. When I did...
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    Silicone Mask Making Questions.

    Shellshock is strong on its own, Plastipaste may be gilding the lily. I do like Shellshock as a mother mould for Rebound. This could be a question for the Smoothon website as well - have you had a chance to check it out?
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    My Duct Tape and PVC Pipe Mannequin (WIP)

    This is amazingly smart. And the thickness of the tape and long underwear will give you perfect extra space for underclothing. Excellent idea! I think I'll have to try it out!
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    V Visitor Laser Gun Replica Prop - Idealized Version - Development & Improvements

    Holes at the bottom look excellent. I don't know if the original had any texture there, but maybe putting a bit of a texture of some sort (random leathery sort? tiny diamonds?) would further camouflage it.
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    V Visitor Laser Gun Replica Prop - Idealized Version - Development & Improvements

    Holes at the front of the grip, perhaps, near the bottom so the fingers won't muffle when you grip it? They wouldn't be that obvious, and the speaker could be mounted down there. Means the back of the blaster will still be clean and pretty. Just a thought. I'd be interested in one of these...
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    Prometheus (Post-release)

    Saw it on the weekend. I found it compelling in a way I haven't found other movies this summer - for instance, the Avengers was a blast, but this drew me in like a magnet. We saw it in 3-D and I wouldn't want to have seen it any other way, myself. The dimensionality worked for me so well...
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    2012 Toronto Prop Party **JUNE 2nd, 2012**

    Danny got the cricket phaser board. He was so pleased!
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