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Making Quick and Accurate Shapes With A Desktop CNC Foam Cutter

Making Quick and Accurate Shapes With A Desktop CNC Foam Cutter

When I was last at Maker Faire Rome, I saw this really cool machine that was cutting foam boards with precision. I really liked how it gave another method of working with easily sourced materials very quickly and easily, so I kept an eye on them. They’re now ready to sell machines in the states, […]

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Weekend Watch: Epic Haunted House Builds from “Scary Lady Videos”

Weekend Watch: Epic Haunted House Builds from “Scary Lady Videos”

Need to create a life-size monster? Want to take your tombstone game to the next level? Need some painting tips? Terra is your scary lady.

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Building and Flying a 15′ Remote Control Star Destroyer

Building and Flying a 15′ Remote Control Star Destroyer

Terrifying as they may be, it’s actually quite simple to build an Imperial Star Destroyer. Flying it, however…

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Watch This 5-Axis Hot Wire Cut Beautiful Foam Shapes

Watch This 5-Axis Hot Wire Cut Beautiful Foam Shapes

Watching a hot wire cutter do its work is always a pleasure. Especially in this case, where the cutter is 5 axis. The wire tips this way and that, melting through the foam like it isn’t even there.

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How To: Giant Foam Head Frankenstein’s Monster Costume

How To: Giant Foam Head Frankenstein’s Monster Costume

All Hallows Eve Every October I make Halloween costumes for my kids. Through past costume builds I have learned two main things: eyesight is very important and keep the feet free to easily conquer sidewalks, uneven yards, and stairs.  To ensure the night of trick-or-treating is a treat, keep the costumes light and comfortable! The […]

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Making An Amazing Godzilla Costume

Making An Amazing Godzilla Costume

This is easily the most impressive Godzilla costume to grace a convention floor. Dubbed Project Nautilus, this incredible monstrosity was made by Sean Sumagaysay. As you can see in the construction pictures below, Sam literally started from the ground and worked his way up. The foundation of this project was a pair of digitgrade stilts, […]

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