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Bill Doran

@foamsmith.com

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Prop and costume maker from Seattle, WA. Author of the Foamsmith trilogy. Hundreds of free prop and costume making video tutorials at punishedprops.com

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Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 14h

Here is the full Halloween video:

Make, Modify and Improve your Halloween Costume

YouTube video by Punished Props Academy

Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 14h

I made a costume for my inflatable T-Rex costume! I love the idea of adding something extra to a purchased inflatable costume. #halloween

A costume for my costume

YouTube video by Punished Props Academy

Reposted by Bill Doran

Volpin Props @volpinprops.com · 1d

Replica Sister Blades from Hades 2! Not a render, not AI

REAL, PHYSICAL ITEMS!

(I hate that needs to be specified in this cursed timeline)

3d models: @jc3d.bsky.social
Paint: @cutemonster.bsky.social

Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 2d

New build video! We made Star Wars pilot helmets!

Rebel Pilot Helmets!

YouTube video by Punished Props Academy

Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 5d

Perfect!

Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 5d

I love that version of the laser pistol.

Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 5d

They are soooo useful!

Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 5d

Laser Pistol kit assembly video:

Finishing my Fallout 4 Laser Pistol! - Assembly and Awesome Painting Techniques

YouTube video by Punished Props Academy

Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 5d

Here's how I applied the water slide decals to my Fallout 4 laser pistol! #fallout #fallout4

Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 6d

Yess! Amazing finishing work!

Reposted by Bill Doran

RichBuilds.com ~ Coder, Hiker @richbuilds.bsky.social · 6d

My take on a Fallout Pistol:

I used sponge stippling for my chipping effects.

Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 6d

Here's the full Laser Pistol kit video:

Finishing my Fallout 4 Laser Pistol! - Assembly and Awesome Painting Techniques

YouTube video by Punished Props Academy

Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 6d

I tried out hairspray chipping on my Fallout 4 laser pistol prop! #fallout #fallout4

Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 8d

Here's the full Hellboy Samaritan Kit build:

A Prop Maker's Dream! The Good Samaritan | HELLBOY

YouTube video by Punished Props Academy

Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 8d

I got to assemble a Good Samaritan blaster kit from Hellboy (kit made by Volpin Props) and I made the clear rounds glow green! With magnets! #hellboy

glowing rounds - Hellboy Samaritan

YouTube video by Punished Props Academy

Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 10d

Here's the full mod video:

Ghostbusters PKE Meter Mod + Repaint

YouTube video by Punished Props Academy

Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 10d

I couldn't resist cracking open my toy Ghostbusters PKE Meter and modifying a few features! #ghostbusters

Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 11d

Thank you! 😄

Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 11d

Thank you so much!

Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 11d

It was surreal!

Reposted by Bill Doran

Sean - Charlesworth Dynamics @cworthdynamics.bsky.social · 11d

Cyclotron Lens Kits for the Fun.com Proton Pack in stock with CLEAR & WHITE Backers. Also LED Mounts to replace flimsy original. Video- CLEAR on top - WHITE on bottom. Lots of other Pack Parts!

charlesworthdynamics.etsy.com

#funpack #Fun.com #ProtonPack #Ghostbusters #GhostTrap #Neutrona

Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 11d

Here's the full build video:

All Metal Moiety Dagger from Riven

YouTube video by Punished Props Academy

Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 11d

I made the Moiety Dagger from the game Riven! I had so much fun making my final version out of metal and wood.
#Myst #Riven

Reposted by Bill Doran

Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · 12d

Today, I'm happy to announce that I'm launching a new Patreon called Rock Puzzles Monthly, where you'll get monthly puzzles in your inbox or mailbox. I'll let the link below explain it all. I hope you'll check it out and consider subscribing!

www.patreon.com/cw/RockPuzzl...

Rock Puzzles Monthly | Patreon

Music-Themed Puzzles For People Who Like Puzzles!

www.patreon.com

Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 13d

Here's the full Bladerunner Blaster build video:

Bladerunner Blaster Prop Full Build - Prop Making Fan Fiction

YouTube video by Punished Props Academy