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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 · 15h

Perfect!

Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 15h

I love that version of the laser pistol.

Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 15h

They are soooo useful!

Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 19h

Laser Pistol kit assembly video:

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

YouTube video by Punished Props Academy

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Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 19h

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

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Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 1d

Yess! Amazing finishing work!

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RichBuilds.com ~ Coder, Hiker @richbuilds.bsky.social · 1d

My take on a Fallout Pistol:

I used sponge stippling for my chipping effects.

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Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 1d

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

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Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 1d

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

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Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 3d

Here's the full Hellboy Samaritan Kit build:

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

YouTube video by Punished Props Academy

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Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 3d

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

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Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 5d

Here's the full mod video:

Ghostbusters PKE Meter Mod + Repaint

YouTube video by Punished Props Academy

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Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 5d

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

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Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 6d

Thank you! 😄

Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 6d

Thank you so much!

Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 6d

It was surreal!

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Sean - Charlesworth Dynamics @cworthdynamics.bsky.social · 6d

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!

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

Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 6d

Here's the full build video:

All Metal Moiety Dagger from Riven

YouTube video by Punished Props Academy

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Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 6d

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

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Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · 7d

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

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Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 8d

Here's the full Bladerunner Blaster build video:

Bladerunner Blaster Prop Full Build - Prop Making Fan Fiction

YouTube video by Punished Props Academy

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Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 8d

I 3D modeled, silicone molded, and resin cast my own Bladerunner Blaster! I used metal power in the plastic castings and they look metallic without any paint!

Bladerunner Blaser - molding and casting

YouTube video by Punished Props Academy

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Sean - Charlesworth Dynamics @cworthdynamics.bsky.social · 9d

Confirmed! My 'Movie' pack cyclotron clamps will fit the Fun / HalloweenCostumes.com pack! Easy install and includes hardware. My movie-accurate ribbon clamps also work. Also shown is my GB2 style ribbon cable.

charlesworthdynamics.etsy.com

#ghostbusters #protonpack #funpack #ghosttrap

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Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 9d

Here's the full build video:

Making THE MASK of Loki - FREE Templates!

YouTube video by Punished Props Academy

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Bill Doran @foamsmith.com · 9d

I made the mask from The Mask!

Making The Mask

YouTube video by Punished Props Academy

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