SWAT Team Does Not Raid the Set of Brad Pitt Movie

Hungarian Counter Terrorism officers show weapons seized

An in-depth look at the story about the weapons seizure of World War Z in Hungary.

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Friday Notes

Links to sites which talk about the V for Vendetta Masks, show how to set up a shop, show how the Mythbusters set up a shop, discuss the history of the paper bag, and share how to build an R2-D2 replica.

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Moons, Ripples, and Fire, 1885

An article from 1885 detailing ways in which they simulated moonlight, rippling light on water, stars, night falling, oceans, and cities on fire.

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Olde Time Woodworking Machines

Circular Saw, 1883

A collection of illustrations showing stationary power tools before the Age of Electricity.

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Friday’s Rehearsal Report

My magazine article on constructing a breakaway wall is up, plus a scratch built aircraft carrier model, vintage spraypaint cans, and sculpting realistic skin textures.

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    Eric Hart

    I am Eric Hart, former assistant props master at the Public Theater in New York City, and a longtime prop maker.

    This site is a way to share my work and the things I've learned over the years. It's also a way to connect with other prop makers, props masters, and artisans, as well as a collection of all things of interest to props people from around the internet.

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