{"product_id":"make-shawn-thorsson-9781680450064","title":"Make: Props and Costume Armor: Create Realistic Science Fiction \u0026 Fantasy Weapons, Armor, and Accessories","description":"Have you been trying to think of a way to conquer your local comic convention through cosplay? Do you gaze with envious eyes upon the fan-made suits of armored awesomeness strolling around every year on Halloween? Do you have a spot on your wall, bookshelf, or desk that desperately needs to be filled with a screen-accurate replica of your favorite science-fiction or fantasy weapon? If so, look no further. We've got just the book for you! \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In this book, master prop maker Shawn Thorsson uses his unique blend of humor and insight to turn years of painful experience into detailed explanations. He'll show you many of the tools, methods, and processes that you can use to create professional-looking science fiction and fantasy props and armor. The ultimate collision of creative imagination and practical maker skills, making props and costume armor involves sculpting, molding, casting, 3D printing, CNC fabrication, painting, and countless other techniques and technologies. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In this book, you'll learn: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic fabrication methods using inexpensive, commonly-available tools and materials \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSimple, low-cost methods to make foam armor out of easy-to-find foam mats \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow to use the popular Pepakura software to build 3D models with paper \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMultiple molding and casting techniques \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow to build a \"vacuforming\" machine to make armor from plastic sheet stock \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePainting and weathering techniques that will bring your props to life \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eJust enough safety advice to keep you from losing body parts along the way \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Whether you're just a beginner or a seasoned builder with countless projects behind you, this book is sure to be an invaluable addition to your workshop library.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Shawn Thorsson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1680450069\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781680450064\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Make Community, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/08\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.70h x 8.10w x 0.50d\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"Shawn Thorsson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44047345680639,"sku":"9781680450064","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f38de162-a1b6-4341-ad38-cd4fb930a194.jpg?v=1684989678","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/make-shawn-thorsson-9781680450064","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}