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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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Let Your Props Shine With Our Cosplay Contest At World Maker Faire New York

Let Your Props Shine With Our Cosplay Contest At World Maker Faire New York

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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Get a fresh blade on your X-acto, a new roll of 3d printer filament, and your best inspiration handy because we’re throwing another cosplay contest! We experimented with having a prop contest at Maker Faire Bay Area back in May and it went fantastic. We’ve learned a few things and are ready to try this […]

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This 3D Printed Mass Effect Prop Folds Up Just Like in the Game

This 3D Printed Mass Effect Prop Folds Up Just Like in the Game

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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This 3D printed prop of the M3 pistol from the Mass Effect franchise is stunning. It is built to fold up just like in the video game.

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Maker Spotlight: Jen Herchenroeder

Maker Spotlight: Jen Herchenroeder

By James Tiberius Burke

James Tiberius Burke

is a graphic designer for Make: Magazine. His life is defined by three B's: Bikes, Burgers, Battlestar Galactica. Tiny electric car enthusiast and founder of the Power Racing Series. (www.powerracingseries.org)

Also helped start a hackerspace that one time and tricked himself into thinking he didn't write this in the third person.

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Jen is a polymath with skills in all manner of engineering and artistic techniques and is a key member of the Baltimore maker community.

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Props to the Maker of These Fifth Element Candle Holders

Props to the Maker of These Fifth Element Candle Holders

By Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith

Nicole is a former Editorial Intern at Make: She is a long time maker and previously worked for Instructables.com (Penolopy Bulnick). Every day she is inspired by something new and wishes there was more hours in the day to make!

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Though The Fifth Element has quite a cult following, it has never become popular enough for companies to come out with easily-available memorabilia, making it a perfect candidate for a homemade prop project.

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