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Shawn Thorsson
At a very young age, Shawn learned that the surest way to get the coolest toys was to make them yourselves. Now he makes costumes and props for films, promotional uses, and the occasional private commission. You can read more about his projects and scattered other adventures in his blog.
Latest from Shawn Thorsson
09/26/2016
What is a mighty warrior without a mighty weapon? Build this fearsome double-headed axe prop from MDF and PVC.
09/19/2016
You don't need fancy digital fabrication tools to make high quality props, you just need some paper, a pepakura program,...
03/08/2016
Silicone block molds are a quick and easy way to make a whole bunch of the same thing.
05/16/2014
If I'm going to get this right, ED-209 needs to be massive and intimidating.
05/01/2014
Hollow resin castings for Robocop's worst nightmare
04/11/2014
The Robocop baddie gets its shell.
03/28/2014
To break the mold, you first have to make the mold.
03/14/2014
Shawn Thorsson discusses and demonstrates the finer points of fiberglass moldmaking.
03/04/2014
The thing I’m after can’t be bought. Fortunately, I can build my own anything.
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