Hammerhand Workshop
@hammerhandworkshop.com
He/Him
Cosplayer and maker.
Winner of Dragon Con FNCC Journeyman 2022.
https://linktr.ee/hammerhandworkshop
Cosplayer and maker.
Winner of Dragon Con FNCC Journeyman 2022.
https://linktr.ee/hammerhandworkshop
Packing up another batch of Strider buckles to send out. I never get tired of making these.
December 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Packing up another batch of Strider buckles to send out. I never get tired of making these.
The mouth is semi-sheer black stretch fabric stitched to a heavy gauge copper wire armature. That is how I see out, with surprisingly good visibility. The hair is cut from a carpet/bathmat thing I found online. I made the hat and antennae from craft foam, with a wire support in the antennae.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The mouth is semi-sheer black stretch fabric stitched to a heavy gauge copper wire armature. That is how I see out, with surprisingly good visibility. The hair is cut from a carpet/bathmat thing I found online. I made the hat and antennae from craft foam, with a wire support in the antennae.
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I scaled-up the masking tape pattern and cut out 1-inch foam pieces to assemble the full size head. I then used those same pattern pieces to cut out blue stretch fleece. I sewed the fleece head together, stretched it over the foam head, and glued the inner lips in place.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I scaled-up the masking tape pattern and cut out 1-inch foam pieces to assemble the full size head. I then used those same pattern pieces to cut out blue stretch fleece. I sewed the fleece head together, stretched it over the foam head, and glued the inner lips in place.
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I made a giant cartoon head (Mister Ring-a-Ding) for Chicago TARDIS 2025. Here's how I built it. First I found model sheets by the artist - Ian Spendloff - on Instagram. I modeled the head in Blender, then printed it in resin. I printed a stripped-down version and used it to create a pattern.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I made a giant cartoon head (Mister Ring-a-Ding) for Chicago TARDIS 2025. Here's how I built it. First I found model sheets by the artist - Ian Spendloff - on Instagram. I modeled the head in Blender, then printed it in resin. I printed a stripped-down version and used it to create a pattern.
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As part of my presentation at #ChicagoTARDIS, I wanted to make something that could not only help me demonstrate different metals and patinas, but also be something I could give away as prizes.
I modeled this Seventh Doctor TARDIS key in Blender, and cast copies in both pewter and Zamak.
I modeled this Seventh Doctor TARDIS key in Blender, and cast copies in both pewter and Zamak.
December 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
As part of my presentation at #ChicagoTARDIS, I wanted to make something that could not only help me demonstrate different metals and patinas, but also be something I could give away as prizes.
I modeled this Seventh Doctor TARDIS key in Blender, and cast copies in both pewter and Zamak.
I modeled this Seventh Doctor TARDIS key in Blender, and cast copies in both pewter and Zamak.
I debuted my latest costume, Mister Ring-a-Ding, aka Lux, from the latest season of #DoctorWho at #ChicagoTardis2025! Had an absolute blast, but failed to get many photos. Build photos coming soon.
December 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I debuted my latest costume, Mister Ring-a-Ding, aka Lux, from the latest season of #DoctorWho at #ChicagoTardis2025! Had an absolute blast, but failed to get many photos. Build photos coming soon.
Come see me talk about metalwork!!
I thought it hadn't been selected since it didn't appear on the call for panelists, but I just checked the app and it's on the schedule! If you'll be at @chicagotardis, please come join us. I'd love to pack the room, AND you just might walk away with a prize!
I thought it hadn't been selected since it didn't appear on the call for panelists, but I just checked the app and it's on the schedule! If you'll be at @chicagotardis, please come join us. I'd love to pack the room, AND you just might walk away with a prize!
November 26, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Come see me talk about metalwork!!
I thought it hadn't been selected since it didn't appear on the call for panelists, but I just checked the app and it's on the schedule! If you'll be at @chicagotardis, please come join us. I'd love to pack the room, AND you just might walk away with a prize!
I thought it hadn't been selected since it didn't appear on the call for panelists, but I just checked the app and it's on the schedule! If you'll be at @chicagotardis, please come join us. I'd love to pack the room, AND you just might walk away with a prize!
I made a brass pendant for my wife @gravesandgenealogy.bsky.social based on historical gravestone carvings. It was the first time I've tried multi-step etching, and it took a while to fully wrap my head around it.
November 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I made a brass pendant for my wife @gravesandgenealogy.bsky.social based on historical gravestone carvings. It was the first time I've tried multi-step etching, and it took a while to fully wrap my head around it.
A couple of one-day builds to get ready for the work Halloween event. I'm mostly assembling a closet costume, but I couldn't possibly not add a bit of flair. This is not a pipe. This is a pipe-shaped object.
October 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A couple of one-day builds to get ready for the work Halloween event. I'm mostly assembling a closet costume, but I couldn't possibly not add a bit of flair. This is not a pipe. This is a pipe-shaped object.
Thanks to @gravesandgenealogy.bsky.social for these beautiful shots of the custom cloak clasps ready to ship out.
These were a commission for a fellow cosplayer that we designed together. I etched the designs into steel, dished them using3D printed dies, and riveted-on the fittings.
These were a commission for a fellow cosplayer that we designed together. I etched the designs into steel, dished them using3D printed dies, and riveted-on the fittings.
October 23, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Thanks to @gravesandgenealogy.bsky.social for these beautiful shots of the custom cloak clasps ready to ship out.
These were a commission for a fellow cosplayer that we designed together. I etched the designs into steel, dished them using3D printed dies, and riveted-on the fittings.
These were a commission for a fellow cosplayer that we designed together. I etched the designs into steel, dished them using3D printed dies, and riveted-on the fittings.
I'm doing a small commission for some custom LOTR-inspired cloak clasps. I wasn't sure if my 3D printed dies would be able to dish the steel this much, but it was no problem at all. I'm so happy with how they're coming out!
October 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I'm doing a small commission for some custom LOTR-inspired cloak clasps. I wasn't sure if my 3D printed dies would be able to dish the steel this much, but it was no problem at all. I'm so happy with how they're coming out!
This past week I should have been working on my costume for Chicago TARDIS, but instead I played with metal. Among other things, I molded and cast a piece of Rohan hardware that I have been dreaming about for a decade. Then I copper plated it, and finally brass plated it.
October 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
This past week I should have been working on my costume for Chicago TARDIS, but instead I played with metal. Among other things, I molded and cast a piece of Rohan hardware that I have been dreaming about for a decade. Then I copper plated it, and finally brass plated it.
I'm calling this model done. The differences I see between mine and the reference are acceptable to me within the tolerances of what I'd attribute to casting flaws, wear and tear, and/or things I don't actually care to replicate.
#cosplay #lordoftherings #blender
#cosplay #lordoftherings #blender
September 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I'm calling this model done. The differences I see between mine and the reference are acceptable to me within the tolerances of what I'd attribute to casting flaws, wear and tear, and/or things I don't actually care to replicate.
#cosplay #lordoftherings #blender
#cosplay #lordoftherings #blender
I had a chance to get some modeling done this weekend. For whatever reason, things are clicking for me in Blender a lot more this time. On this piece of hardware in particular, the original has a lot of wear so I am having to make some decisions about how much I want to try to replicate.
September 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I had a chance to get some modeling done this weekend. For whatever reason, things are clicking for me in Blender a lot more this time. On this piece of hardware in particular, the original has a lot of wear so I am having to make some decisions about how much I want to try to replicate.
The Aragorn coronation vambraces are complete and polished! I learned so much from this build, and I can't wait to make another pair or a related piece again someday.
#cosplay #armor #metalwork
#cosplay #armor #metalwork
August 23, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The Aragorn coronation vambraces are complete and polished! I learned so much from this build, and I can't wait to make another pair or a related piece again someday.
#cosplay #armor #metalwork
#cosplay #armor #metalwork
I recently had to start a buckle project over when the person I'm making them for noticed he had sent me the wrong model. I thought the melting buckles would look cool, so I decided to film the whole process.
August 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I recently had to start a buckle project over when the person I'm making them for noticed he had sent me the wrong model. I thought the melting buckles would look cool, so I decided to film the whole process.
With a recent successful shipment to Australia, my creations have now ended up in at least eight different countries representing three continents. I just think that's cool.
(I did have a shipment waylaid in El Salvador for a while on the way to the UK, but I don't think I can count that.)
(I did have a shipment waylaid in El Salvador for a while on the way to the UK, but I don't think I can count that.)
August 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM
With a recent successful shipment to Australia, my creations have now ended up in at least eight different countries representing three continents. I just think that's cool.
(I did have a shipment waylaid in El Salvador for a while on the way to the UK, but I don't think I can count that.)
(I did have a shipment waylaid in El Salvador for a while on the way to the UK, but I don't think I can count that.)
I knew having a garden was going to be enjoyable for us, but I never considered how exciting it was for the vegetables.
August 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I knew having a garden was going to be enjoyable for us, but I never considered how exciting it was for the vegetables.
The kick worked. Just a few more nights of work and the set will be complete.
August 5, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The kick worked. Just a few more nights of work and the set will be complete.
Working on something for myself. Figuring out basic shape and scale, and trying to decide if I want to try to 3D-model this, or sculpt with clay on this 3D printed base. I've tried a couple of times to model this in Blender, only to give up.
I will eventually mold and cast in metal either way.
I will eventually mold and cast in metal either way.
August 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Working on something for myself. Figuring out basic shape and scale, and trying to decide if I want to try to 3D-model this, or sculpt with clay on this 3D printed base. I've tried a couple of times to model this in Blender, only to give up.
I will eventually mold and cast in metal either way.
I will eventually mold and cast in metal either way.
I made some pewter tiles for a Kili (from The Hobbit) cosplayer. These will go on the collar of his coat. I has originally planned to make these by pressing metal between 3D printed forms, but they are so small that the detail is too fine to come through with that method.
July 31, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I made some pewter tiles for a Kili (from The Hobbit) cosplayer. These will go on the collar of his coat. I has originally planned to make these by pressing metal between 3D printed forms, but they are so small that the detail is too fine to come through with that method.
I have been playing with a zinc alloy called Zamak. Stronger than pewter, and while it melts at a higher temp, it's achievable w/o a special furnace. I tried a Thermacast resin mold, but it's new to me and I got bad results. Great results with silicone, but it's not rated to withstand the temps.
July 25, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I have been playing with a zinc alloy called Zamak. Stronger than pewter, and while it melts at a higher temp, it's achievable w/o a special furnace. I tried a Thermacast resin mold, but it's new to me and I got bad results. Great results with silicone, but it's not rated to withstand the temps.
End-of-month fitness check-in. I was healthy all month, but my training was a tad erratic due to travel. Still got most of my planned mileage done. The heat was continues to be bad, so not bringing the dog along. I am seeing and feeling marked improvements in my speed and endurance.
June 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
End-of-month fitness check-in. I was healthy all month, but my training was a tad erratic due to travel. Still got most of my planned mileage done. The heat was continues to be bad, so not bringing the dog along. I am seeing and feeling marked improvements in my speed and endurance.
My wife's family's old farmhouse contains a ton of cool vintage items, including this vacuformed plastic bar sign. The only problem is that the small hand is fixed in place at 12, and the big hand can be moved freely. So... the bar never opens?
June 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
My wife's family's old farmhouse contains a ton of cool vintage items, including this vacuformed plastic bar sign. The only problem is that the small hand is fixed in place at 12, and the big hand can be moved freely. So... the bar never opens?
I always hate having to be the 70th or 421st "like" or "follow". That said, I resumed posting on TikTok after a long hiatus, and I wouldn't mind if you were the 421st.
May 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I always hate having to be the 70th or 421st "like" or "follow". That said, I resumed posting on TikTok after a long hiatus, and I wouldn't mind if you were the 421st.