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Hey everyone! I'm a major Spider-Man fan and cosplayer like many of you out there and was considering buying this already made Spider-Man suit from a seller on Instagram. This suit has no webbing or logos printed or painted onto it which is perfect for me as I have always wanted to make a suit...

Hi! I found an Arsenal (From Arrow) Jacket I'm considering purchasing, the issue is, on the show the jacket is red with black fading up from the bottom, and this jacket is just pure red, does anyone have any ideas on how I could make the bottom part blacker? And fading up into the red? Thank you!

Hey all, currently 3D printing this lovely looking weapon from HL: Alyx. I've only ever previously printed and painted stuff, so I'm looking to develop some new skills with this build. I really want to work some electronics in, but have no idea where to start! The model has the pistol's grip...

Hello. I am new here and and am trying to make a shadow box with the magazine from Weird Science and want to put the ends of the wires in the Shadow Box, but I can not identify what is on the ends of the wires. Can anyone please offer suggestions, or help me find better images? Thank you so...

Hey All, I finally took the leap and made my first foam prop. I molded a brick from my yard in silicone and cast it FlexFoam-iT 17. I'm really happy with the results, but am having an issue at the location of my pour spout. After cutting off the excess foam, I now have a nice rectangle with no...

hey folks, I'm hopin' you guys might be able to help me - I'm lookin' to have a zentai suit custom printed to match a pattern design of mine - I've got no experience in the area and I had tried to have one printed but I'm not super happy with the results - I was wandering if anyone on here...

Hi does anyone know what kind of paint would be best to use on a pvc flash cowl? I have a black xcoser one I want to paint but I'm not sure what to use.

I am new so I have no idea where to post questions please forgive me if I posted in the wrong area. I was thinking of buying foam clay in September or October and I was wondering, is there any way to coat dried foam clay pieces to increase their durability and life "due to foam clay being...

Hi guys, I am trying to make a CAD model of the handcuffs made for Blade Runner 2049 but it is really hard getting any varied images of them. I can't find them on screen in the film. I know that they were on display as part of an event at SDCC in 2017. Other then that and one image I found from...

Hi Iam thinking about making a green goblin costume for Halloween and found this latex mask on Amazon I was thinking of using as a base, only problem is I have never worked with latex before and I have no idea how to paint it

Hello! I’m planning on doing a cosplay of Vraska from the Magic the Gathering card game. She has a tentacle-like head, so my question is; how should I make it? I’ve thought about sculpting and molding a prosthetic, but I’d like to wear this costume multiple times so I don’t think that would...

Hi Everyone, I'm building a PORTAL GUN and I need help I have most of the details down however there is a detail I'm stuck on. In most portal gun replicas there are red LEDs on the front prongs on the gun and I'm unsure on what part of the prong they go on (see pictures) to be more accurate to...

Hello, I'm very new here, but I thought this might be a good place to go with my question. I've got a silicone prosthetic but the edges are too thick to blend in properly to my skin at about 1/4 to 1/2 of a cm at various parts. Is there any way I could trim them? can I use a dremel on silicone...

Hey guys, I'm currently trying to create the knife (or "Jew Sword") from the Amazon Prime show Hunters. As the title suggests, I'd like a bit of help identifying one of the symbols on the handle and help would be greatly appreciated as my last ditch attempt would be to just roughly imitate its...

Hello! I’m planning on cosplaying Ashiok from Magic The Gathering. I’ve already gone about making the costume itself, but am a little stuck on what to do about the headpiece. I think I have too many ideas floating around in my head, lol. The idea is to have it come down over my eyes like in the...

Hello there! I'm looking for any information on the mechanical/ electronic elements used for Khan in "Wrath of Khan." He has a wristband with wires, a necklace, a belt buckle, and a bandolier/ chest strap. I'm a professional costumer and makeup artist, but alas, all the rest of this costume...

What are the dimensions of the death star wall panels and any tips how to make them, I would like to make them life size and add LED lighting to light up the panels.

Hey so I had an idea and am way out of my depth with technical know how, has anyone here had any success layering silver and black cold cast resin to give the appearance of Damascus steel? I’m thinking of making a beskar steel mold and wondering if this would actually work!

I'm making a Miles Morales cosplay. I have been using Tulip's glow-in-the-dark fabric paint to do the web designs, and was wondering if I could apply it to the fabric I am using for the lenses to give it glow-in-the-dark eyes. Would this work? And would it be safe?

Hi, I’m hoping to get some assistance on designing a prop. I have a theatre piece where I need to design a “metal hook” on the wall that holds a lantern, but also impales an actor during a stage combat fight. For safety reasons I don’t want anything remotely dangerous. I was thinking some sort...

Hello i don't know if this is the right section but this is my best guess. I was wondering whats a good 3d printer for making general props and stuff. I wanna learn 3d modeling soon and being able to print the stuff I model would be really nice. I was wondering whats a good 3d printer for...

I have been looking around the net and I am trying to either find someone who does commissions for helmets or can point me to a place that does. For the last year or so, I have been in the design phase of a type of gaming/VR helmet. It will be fully inclusive of audio in/out/comms , custom...

Hello, all! As the title suggests, I am curious as to how all you Spidey cosplayers attach your web shooters to the outside of your suits? I have spent the last couple of days printing and painting a pair of Iron-Spider web shooters to wear to the premier of Endgame and in my excitement...

So a month ago, I was cutting holes for my Spider-Man mask as an amateur and I cut both eyes too far. I tried hand sewing (Without a machine) and it only fixed the right eye. I was thinking of buying a low quality mask and putting in behind the suit or patching the face shell (black part) with a...

I've had this saber for a while. Never used it in any duels, or anything, just swung it at the air and played around. Well, recently, the blade made a snap noise mid-swing, not making contact with anything, and now it's all wobbly. The electronics still work, and it lights up fine, but the blade...