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Make: More Props and Costume Armor

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This follow-up to Shawn Thorsson’s bestselling Make: Props and Costume Armor takes readers even farther into the world of making realistic science fiction- and fantasy-inspired prop replicas and wearable costume armor. It’s designed to be useful for everyone from the beginner all the way up to the experienced craftsman looking to expand his or her repertoire. The author’s clear, step-by-step approach to explanations and his entertaining, humorous style of writing make it easy for readers to follow along and reproduce amazing-looking creations. This standalone sequel to Make: Props and Costume Armor introduces a host of new tools and techniques, including:

Reusing existing objects to make props Working with foam and thermoplastics Creating clear parts with resins and vacformed plastics Incorporate electronics (including programmables) into props and armor Designing costumes with non-human outlines, including dog-leg stilts Making storage and display bins, racks, and stands

This book is for cosplayers, science fiction and fantasy fans, film fans, comic fans, anime fans, and anyone who gets carried away on Halloween. Written in a casual, humorous style that includes detailed descriptions of methods and materials, the easy-to-follow instructions are accompanied by lots of full-color photos to clearly illustrate processes. New costume and prop makers will benefit from shortcuts and lessons learned from years of experience of a seasoned professional.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
O'Reilly Media, Inc, USA
Country
United States
Date
25 August 2017
Pages
288
ISBN
9781680454161

This follow-up to Shawn Thorsson’s bestselling Make: Props and Costume Armor takes readers even farther into the world of making realistic science fiction- and fantasy-inspired prop replicas and wearable costume armor. It’s designed to be useful for everyone from the beginner all the way up to the experienced craftsman looking to expand his or her repertoire. The author’s clear, step-by-step approach to explanations and his entertaining, humorous style of writing make it easy for readers to follow along and reproduce amazing-looking creations. This standalone sequel to Make: Props and Costume Armor introduces a host of new tools and techniques, including:

Reusing existing objects to make props Working with foam and thermoplastics Creating clear parts with resins and vacformed plastics Incorporate electronics (including programmables) into props and armor Designing costumes with non-human outlines, including dog-leg stilts Making storage and display bins, racks, and stands

This book is for cosplayers, science fiction and fantasy fans, film fans, comic fans, anime fans, and anyone who gets carried away on Halloween. Written in a casual, humorous style that includes detailed descriptions of methods and materials, the easy-to-follow instructions are accompanied by lots of full-color photos to clearly illustrate processes. New costume and prop makers will benefit from shortcuts and lessons learned from years of experience of a seasoned professional.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
O'Reilly Media, Inc, USA
Country
United States
Date
25 August 2017
Pages
288
ISBN
9781680454161