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The Future of Making Props 2
In the last post, I looked at desktop fabricators and how they might impact the future of building props. In this post, I’ll check out what kind of new materials will change how we make props.
New Materials
One of the grandest changes in the way we make things came from the development of plastics during the [...]
The Future of Making Props
Every once in awhile, I thought I’d try to look ahead at the future of building props. Prop-making has come a long way in the last few decades, from papier-mache and chicken-wire, to sculpted Styrofoam and CNC-routed parts. Today, I’ll take a peek at desktop fabrication.
Desktop Fabrication
If you need a color copy of a printed [...]
Miniature Craftsmanship
I just started looking at The Internet Craftsmanship Museum. It’s a great museum featuring highly crafted miniatures of any number of objects. A large portion of the collection can be viewed online. I like the miniature gun section, although the aircraft are pretty cool, too.
If you want to do your own miniatures, or if you [...]
Online Laser Cutting
A laser cutter will cut, score, or engrave a whole range of sheet goods, such as wood, paper, or plastic. Some places can even do metal.
Some props shops may be lucky to have them, or have access to them through another department. Others may have worked with local businesses for laser-cutting services. Luckily, with the [...]
Old-fashioned Carpentry Tools