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A curated, searchable archive of the dark craft — DIY props and animatronics, home-haunt walkthroughs, makeup, lighting, fog, and effects. Every film embedded from its creator, organized so you can actually find what you need.

8 videos

Working on Brother Matthias’ Helmet from Crimson Desert #crimsondesert #cosplay #diycosplay
0:16
DIY PropsIntermediate

Working on Brother Matthias’ Helmet from Crimson Desert #crimsondesert #cosplay #diycosplay

The creator models and 3D prints a replica of Brother Matthias' helmet from the video game Crimson Desert, sculpted in Nomad and printed on a Bambu Lab H2S. The finished print is treated with chrome paint from Alsa and a rust weathering product from Dirty Down to achieve a battle-worn metal look. Wet sanding is used as part of the surface finishing process to remove scratches before painting.

SKS Props· 11,861 views
Crimson Desert Brother Matthias Helmet Work In Progress #cosplay #crimsondesert #3dprinting
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Crimson Desert Brother Matthias Helmet Work In Progress #cosplay #crimsondesert #3dprinting

A prop maker shares a work-in-progress knight helmet inspired by Brother Matthias from the video game Crimson Desert, modeled in Nomad Sculpt and printed on a Bambu Lab H2S. The video documents the early build stages, with painting planned as the next step. Wet sanding and spray painting are noted as finishing techniques to be applied. This is a short-form progress update rather than a full step-by-step tutorial.

SKS Props· 7,671 views
Starship Troopers Morita 3D Printed Cosplay Prop #3dprinting #diycosplay #cosplay
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Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Starship Troopers Morita 3D Printed Cosplay Prop #3dprinting #diycosplay #cosplay

This short-form video documents the finishing process for a resin-cast Morita rifle prop from Starship Troopers, built for a DragonCon group cosplay. The creator received the resin kit from a fellow prop maker and walked through removing flashing, wet sanding to reduce mold lines, painting, and applying a clear coat to achieve the desired surface texture. The build reflects a blend of classic resin casting skills and refined finishing techniques.

SKS Props· 14,260 views
Starship Troopers Cosplay Helmet and Armor #starshiptroopers #cosplay #3dprinting #movie
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Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Starship Troopers Cosplay Helmet and Armor #starshiptroopers #cosplay #3dprinting #movie

The creator prepares a Starship Troopers Mobile Infantry helmet for a DragonCon group meetup by assembling a resin cast kit sourced from a fellow prop maker. The process covers removing flashing, wet sanding to reduce mold lines, painting to screen-accurate color, and applying clear coat to achieve the desired surface texture. The video offers a glimpse into working with resin versus foam fabrication, with the creator reflecting on their transition between the two materials over the years.

SKS Props· 26,318 views
Starship Troopers M3 Cosplay Helmet #starshiptroopers #cosplay #helldivers2
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Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Starship Troopers M3 Cosplay Helmet #starshiptroopers #cosplay #helldivers2

The creator prepares a resin-cast Starship Troopers M3 helmet for a DragonCon group meetup, starting from a kit supplied by a fellow prop maker. The process covers flashing removal and wet sanding to clean up mold lines, followed by color-accurate painting and a textured clear-coat finish. The video offers a quick look at resin finishing techniques from a builder who has roots in resin work before transitioning to foam fabrication.

SKS Props· 36,697 views
Making a C-3PO Bust for New York Comic Con #nycc
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Making a C-3PO Bust for New York Comic Con #nycc

VanOaksProps walks through the construction of a display-quality C-3PO bust built from 3D-printed parts sourced from free Thingiverse models. The build covers surface prep with filler primer and multi-stage sanding, a multi-layer metallic paint finish, and the integration of acrylic light-panel material and LEDs for glowing eye inserts. Beacon Adhesives products are used throughout for assembly, with the finished piece destined for display at New York Comic Con.

VanOaksProps· 9,619 views
Smooth Your 3D Prints FAST with UV Resin!
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DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

Smooth Your 3D Prints FAST with UV Resin!

This short tutorial from VanOaksProps demonstrates using UV resin as a faster, easier alternative to air-dry spot putty for smoothing layer lines on FDM 3D prints. The technique is demonstrated on a Boba Fett helmet and involves applying UV resin to fill surface imperfections, curing it quickly under a UV light, then sanding smooth. The result is a significantly cleaner surface with less effort than traditional methods.

VanOaksProps· 44,405 views
The BEST Way to Smooth 3d Prints
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DIY PropsIntermediate$10–$30

The BEST Way to Smooth 3d Prints

VanOaksProps presents their signature method for smoothing PLA 3D prints before painting, combining spot putty with acetone to minimize sanding time. The technique draws on basic chemistry to fill print layer lines more efficiently than conventional sanding alone. The workflow is designed to get props paint-ready faster, freeing up time for more creative work. This is presented as the creator's original take on a widely discussed topic.

VanOaksProps· 169,856 views