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Acrylic Tips And Tricks For Designers, Architects, & Makers

Acrylic Tips And Tricks For Designers, Architects, & Makers

Eric Strebel

By Eric Strebel

Eric Strebel

My name is Eric Strebel, I am an Industrial Designer and run Botzen Design Inc., a product design and development company focusing on handheld and table top consumer products. I design products for global partners from initial concept to mass production, including hand drawn ideation concept sketches, mock-ups, prototypes, as well as CAD and pre production samples. I bring dreams to life and I also document and preserve my craft & process on my Design and Making YouTube channel .

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Learn tips and tricks for working with acrylic from beginner to advanced

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Tutorial: Painting The Mandalorian Armorer Helmet

Tutorial: Painting The Mandalorian Armorer Helmet

Off Earth 3D

By Off Earth 3D

Off Earth 3D

My name is Darryl and I operate an independent replica prop company called Off Earth 3D, LLC. I specialize in the manufacturing of replica props from your favorite video games, television shows and movies! Everything from 3D Printing to Post-Processing objects to bring them into the real world.

I have a strong knack for painting and I've started sharing my journey via my YouTube Channel! I hope to one day take the information I've learned and apply that in the Film Industry making pieces for feature films!

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How to get that perfect faux hammered look like the Armorer from the show Mandalorian

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Where to Get Started in Digital Sculpting for 3D Printing

Where to Get Started in Digital Sculpting for 3D Printing

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

Senior Editor for Make: I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity of the masses! My favorite thing in the world is sharing the hard work of a maker.

I'd always love to hear about what you're making, so send me an email any time at caleb@make.co

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Digital sculpting isn’t as hard as it looks. At least, getting started isn’t that hard. You’ll still have to put in some serious time to get GOOD, but don’t let that scare you off. You may be surprised by how easily you can get something to be proud of, even as an absolute beginner. There […]

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Maker Spotlight: Merel Eisink of Willow Creative

Maker Spotlight: Merel Eisink of Willow Creative

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

Senior Editor for Make: I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity of the masses! My favorite thing in the world is sharing the hard work of a maker.

I'd always love to hear about what you're making, so send me an email any time at caleb@make.co

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First and last name Merel Eisink Where are you located?  Netherlands What is your day job?  I am a full-time maker of costumes and costume parts! It’s a pretty broad job description for me, I do everything from making full costumes to sponsored items on machines and materials used for making, earn money from making […]

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