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The Future of Making Props 2

By Eric Hart | Published: May 18, 2009

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 [...]

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The Future of Making Props

By Eric Hart | Published: May 15, 2009

The first part of an ongoing series looks at the possibilities of desktop fabricators.

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Miniature Craftsmanship

By Eric Hart | Published: March 23, 2009

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 [...]

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Online Laser Cutting

By Eric Hart | Published: March 20, 2009

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 [...]

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    Eric Hart

    I am Eric Hart, a freelance prop maker in North Carolina.

    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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