Entries Tagged as 'fabricator'

Cardboard Units

Throw away your bricks and trowels, your costly cement walls and that old-fashioned “built to last” idea. This is the era of the disposable! Storage saving and penny pinching is in.

Okay. Suffice it to say not all of us can afford to build a real castle for filming purposes. [Read more →]

Costumes in Hyperspeed, part two

Even though I think the pictures are the funnest part of these articles, I’m going to put a little more text in this article. Being brief can be strenuous.

Alright, folks, step this way and watch out for loose pins. [Read more →]

A Little Nipping, No Time For Tucking

Costumes in Hyperspeed

We had thirty-plus costumes to make and about one week to do it in. So, in order to give you the feel of the frenzied rush, I’m going to be as brief as possible, without being too laconic. [Read more →]

Helmet Class 101

At the beginning of iSundae II, there’s a dramatic sequence that we use to introduce Fonsuger, the villain. In order to give a sense of mystery, the script calls for a full face helmet. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the helmet making fell to me, a low experience prop maker (uh oh). [Read more →]

Operation Kitty Set

My mission: To make Orange Kitty’s set for iSundae. My objective: To create a set that’ll have such a visual impact it’ll knock the socks off of anyone who sees it. Sound easy? Let me walk you through the rather lengthy process. [Read more →]