I have made props for display and costumes for others for a while. I always enjoyed going to comic cons and renaissance faires, but I had never dressed up. I planned on it many times, but something always got in the way. When I watched Season 2 of The Mandalorian, I knew what my first […]
Boba Fett Cosplay: My First Build for Myself
seven rules for tools
1. Power tools just allow you to do something faster, not something new. . They are not a requirement; they just speed up the process. There are exceptions, but this is generally true The main thing here is to not let yourself be limited by tools you don’t have Hand tools may not be ideal, but […]
The best tool you aren’t using
Or maybe you are. The tool I am talking about is the 3d printer. Load a file, produce an item. Well, there is more to it than that, but that is the basic idea. The 3d printer is still somewhat in its infancy and it is evolving at a crazy rate. There is a learning […]
Six great tool sources for makers getting started
I shared one of my favorite sayings in my last post, and it applies to this one as well. The source for a particular tool will depend on your priorities (good, fast, or cheap), and remember you get to pick two in most cases. Each of these has its advantages and trade-offs. Identifying those will […]
SHOP TALK: my approach to setting up my workspace
Hello makers! I want to preface this with a funny little comment I like related to production and construction, “You can do it good, fast, or cheap, and you get to pick two.” While humorous, it is very accurate when you think about it. My point here is, if you don’t have the money for […]