Video Tag
Every video tagged “droid” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
6 videos
Makeup artist Alexys Fleming of Madeyewlook demonstrates how to recreate the iconic golden droid C-3PO from Star Wars using face and body paint. The tutorial layers multiple professional-grade paints and an optional metallic powder to achieve a convincing robotic gold finish. At just six minutes, it's a compact but thorough walkthrough suited for Halloween cosplay or convention looks.
VanOaksProps compiles their top ten Star Wars DIY prop builds spanning four years into a single 103-minute showcase. Projects range from beginner-friendly repaints of toy blasters and droid weathering to more ambitious scratch-builds like a Gonk projector droid, a Tusken Raider helmet, and a one-of-a-kind Star Wars lamp. Each segment links back to a dedicated source video where full materials and paint details can be found. The collection covers a wide variety of prop-making skills, making it a useful reference for Star Wars fans at multiple experience levels.
VanOaks Props compiles six of his favorite Star Wars helmet and droid prop builds into a single hour-long marathon video. Projects span a wide range of characters — from bounty hunters and protocol droids to desert warriors — each constructed using 3D printing, paint, and hands-on prop-making techniques inspired by the original films. The video highlights weathering, lighting effects, and creative problem-solving throughout each build. Links to the individual source videos and associated files are provided in the description.
VanOaksProps walks through the full painting and weathering process for two 3D-printed IG-88 droid heads inspired by Star Wars and The Mandalorian. The workflow starts with a gloss black base coat followed by a chrome lacquer layer to achieve that signature metallic droid look. Acrylic paints in rust, orange, and brown tones are then layered on to simulate wear, grime, and battle damage, making the props look authentically aged. The build uses a 3D model sourced from Thingiverse and relies on tools and materials that are largely accessible to hobbyist prop makers.
This short tutorial walks through an accessible, hardware-store-friendly workflow for smoothing and prepping 3D printed parts before paint. The creator demonstrates how to minimize spot putty use by combining strategic sanding across multiple grits with a sandable filler primer. The techniques are demonstrated on a Star Wars droid dome build, making the process tangible and visually clear. All materials are widely available and budget-friendly.
Part 2 of VanOaksProps' BD-X droid build focuses on painting and final assembly of a 3D-printed replica inspired by Galaxy's Edge. The creator walks through a multi-step paint process using MTN 94 spray paints to achieve the droid's signature color scheme, then assembles the printed components using screws, CA glue, and wire loom. The 3D model files are a community-designed work in progress available through MrBaddeley Printed Droids on Patreon. The video is sponsored by JLC3DP, which supplied printed parts for the build.
