Bill Doran
@foamsmith.com
Prop and costume maker from Seattle, WA. Author of the Foamsmith trilogy.
Hundreds of free prop and costume making video tutorials at punishedprops.com
Hundreds of free prop and costume making video tutorials at punishedprops.com
I made a custom knife handle for my Jimmy DiResta knife blade!
November 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
I made a custom knife handle for my Jimmy DiResta knife blade!
We were talking with our buddy Paige (RedBird Trade) about how foam and leather can be used for similar projects and we decided to make a video showing you how we made two pouches--one in leather and one in EVA foam!
Foam vs Leather
YouTube video by Punished Props Academy
youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:15 PM
We were talking with our buddy Paige (RedBird Trade) about how foam and leather can be used for similar projects and we decided to make a video showing you how we made two pouches--one in leather and one in EVA foam!
I got to make a small prop for Captain Disillusion's Flight of the Navigator video!
November 19, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I got to make a small prop for Captain Disillusion's Flight of the Navigator video!
Reposted by Bill Doran
Did Blender help you this year? Help back! 🧡
If every active user contributed $5 this month, Blender would be funded for the entire year 2026. Professional 3D software. No subscriptions. No limits. Just your support.
Do your part. Donate today.
www.blender.org/news/give-ba...
#b3d
If every active user contributed $5 this month, Blender would be funded for the entire year 2026. Professional 3D software. No subscriptions. No limits. Just your support.
Do your part. Donate today.
www.blender.org/news/give-ba...
#b3d
November 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Did Blender help you this year? Help back! 🧡
If every active user contributed $5 this month, Blender would be funded for the entire year 2026. Professional 3D software. No subscriptions. No limits. Just your support.
Do your part. Donate today.
www.blender.org/news/give-ba...
#b3d
If every active user contributed $5 this month, Blender would be funded for the entire year 2026. Professional 3D software. No subscriptions. No limits. Just your support.
Do your part. Donate today.
www.blender.org/news/give-ba...
#b3d
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Here's a bunch of Wicked coasters I made! Download them and print them yourself from my Makerworld page:
makerworld.com/en/@nerdyvie...
#3DPrinting #Wicked
makerworld.com/en/@nerdyvie...
#3DPrinting #Wicked
November 19, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Here's a bunch of Wicked coasters I made! Download them and print them yourself from my Makerworld page:
makerworld.com/en/@nerdyvie...
#3DPrinting #Wicked
makerworld.com/en/@nerdyvie...
#3DPrinting #Wicked
For the metallic finish on my Mandalorian helmet, I buffed on graphite powder! I protected the finish with a gloss clear coat and then used water-mixable oil paints to add some contrast.
#StarWars #TheMandalorian
#StarWars #TheMandalorian
November 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
For the metallic finish on my Mandalorian helmet, I buffed on graphite powder! I protected the finish with a gloss clear coat and then used water-mixable oil paints to add some contrast.
#StarWars #TheMandalorian
#StarWars #TheMandalorian
Last year we got to make this amazing axe design come to life!
November 14, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Last year we got to make this amazing axe design come to life!
When making Zero's helmet from Code Geass, I really wanted the back part to fold up just like the helmet does in the movies.
November 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
When making Zero's helmet from Code Geass, I really wanted the back part to fold up just like the helmet does in the movies.
Instead of cutting out individual scales for my dragon egg, I glued on strips of scales which gave the illusion they were attached one at a time! #foamsmith
November 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Instead of cutting out individual scales for my dragon egg, I glued on strips of scales which gave the illusion they were attached one at a time! #foamsmith
For Steven Universe's Rose Quartz sword, I decided to use vinyl decals instead of paint! To prevent the stickers from peeling off, I sealed the whole prop in a catalyzed clear coat which locked the stickers in place and gave the sword an automotive shine! #StevenUniverse
November 8, 2025 at 6:41 PM
For Steven Universe's Rose Quartz sword, I decided to use vinyl decals instead of paint! To prevent the stickers from peeling off, I sealed the whole prop in a catalyzed clear coat which locked the stickers in place and gave the sword an automotive shine! #StevenUniverse
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HELLO SEATTLE-AREA DRAGON AGE COSPLAYERS OF COLOR
Are you available on Sunday November 9th? I have a cool photo shoot project I’m seeking models for, and YES it is paid!!
Please reply here & I’ll reach out with more details 👀
(Signal boosts welcome!!)
#DragonAge
Are you available on Sunday November 9th? I have a cool photo shoot project I’m seeking models for, and YES it is paid!!
Please reply here & I’ll reach out with more details 👀
(Signal boosts welcome!!)
#DragonAge
November 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
HELLO SEATTLE-AREA DRAGON AGE COSPLAYERS OF COLOR
Are you available on Sunday November 9th? I have a cool photo shoot project I’m seeking models for, and YES it is paid!!
Please reply here & I’ll reach out with more details 👀
(Signal boosts welcome!!)
#DragonAge
Are you available on Sunday November 9th? I have a cool photo shoot project I’m seeking models for, and YES it is paid!!
Please reply here & I’ll reach out with more details 👀
(Signal boosts welcome!!)
#DragonAge
My Impact armor's big, punchy fist needs movable finger joints! Time to make some puppeting extensions.
November 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
My Impact armor's big, punchy fist needs movable finger joints! Time to make some puppeting extensions.
Here's a quick tutorial on how we make two part molds!
November 3, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Here's a quick tutorial on how we make two part molds!
Reposted by Bill Doran
Had a local event today and it was great. I held back from telling everyone about sanding.
October 31, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Had a local event today and it was great. I held back from telling everyone about sanding.
For our #Satisfactory helmets, we purchased visors and then 3D modeled the helmet to fit around visors! To get the scale and shape correct, we used 3D scans (Polycam) of the visor, and my head, and made sure the imported scans were the same scale as the real world objects.
October 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
For our #Satisfactory helmets, we purchased visors and then 3D modeled the helmet to fit around visors! To get the scale and shape correct, we used 3D scans (Polycam) of the visor, and my head, and made sure the imported scans were the same scale as the real world objects.
Reposted by Bill Doran
This 3D printed animatronic necklace concept really did come to life!
Sometimes when you're sketching it can feel like the reality is a million miles away. But every journey has to start with a single step.
I'll be running demos at @hackaday-feed.bsky.social Supercon 2025, be sure to come say hi!
Sometimes when you're sketching it can feel like the reality is a million miles away. But every journey has to start with a single step.
I'll be running demos at @hackaday-feed.bsky.social Supercon 2025, be sure to come say hi!
October 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
This 3D printed animatronic necklace concept really did come to life!
Sometimes when you're sketching it can feel like the reality is a million miles away. But every journey has to start with a single step.
I'll be running demos at @hackaday-feed.bsky.social Supercon 2025, be sure to come say hi!
Sometimes when you're sketching it can feel like the reality is a million miles away. But every journey has to start with a single step.
I'll be running demos at @hackaday-feed.bsky.social Supercon 2025, be sure to come say hi!
Reposted by Bill Doran
Someone asked me if I could print them a draft punk helmet for Halloween, but because I have watched ten years of @foamsmith.com videos, I decided to go all in.
October 30, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Someone asked me if I could print them a draft punk helmet for Halloween, but because I have watched ten years of @foamsmith.com videos, I decided to go all in.
Reposted by Bill Doran
Assembly day! Laser guides are essential when putting together a trophy with this many separate parts (over 60!)
October 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Assembly day! Laser guides are essential when putting together a trophy with this many separate parts (over 60!)
Stunning!
Not bad for some Neewer lights and a three year old cell phone camera!
October 30, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Stunning!
Reposted by Bill Doran
Remembering the time I did fabrication on an official Luigi's Mansion piece for Nintendo. Also that's my voice in the video!
youtu.be/6rEj7opZ2Jw?...
youtu.be/6rEj7opZ2Jw?...
Luigi's Mansion 3 - Behind the Poltergust G-00 with Volpin Props
YouTube video by Nintendo of America
youtu.be
October 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Remembering the time I did fabrication on an official Luigi's Mansion piece for Nintendo. Also that's my voice in the video!
youtu.be/6rEj7opZ2Jw?...
youtu.be/6rEj7opZ2Jw?...
Reposted by Bill Doran
Does 3D printing making the impossible... Possible??
I'm so excited to have this interactive cast silver necklace with me next weekend at @hackadayofficial.bsky.social Supercon 2025. I'll be wearing it around, talking about how I did it, and giving live demos of the functionality!
I'm so excited to have this interactive cast silver necklace with me next weekend at @hackadayofficial.bsky.social Supercon 2025. I'll be wearing it around, talking about how I did it, and giving live demos of the functionality!
October 27, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Does 3D printing making the impossible... Possible??
I'm so excited to have this interactive cast silver necklace with me next weekend at @hackadayofficial.bsky.social Supercon 2025. I'll be wearing it around, talking about how I did it, and giving live demos of the functionality!
I'm so excited to have this interactive cast silver necklace with me next weekend at @hackadayofficial.bsky.social Supercon 2025. I'll be wearing it around, talking about how I did it, and giving live demos of the functionality!
Making a Proton Pack is serious business! Back in 2019, Garrick and I completed this pack in one week! Thanks, buddy! It's still holding up great. #ghostbusters
October 27, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Making a Proton Pack is serious business! Back in 2019, Garrick and I completed this pack in one week! Thanks, buddy! It's still holding up great. #ghostbusters
Back in 2018, we made a Power Treads shoe costume for Sean, @day9tv.bsky.social, to wear at a StarCraft convention! This was such a wacky and fun build with a lot of learning!
shoe costume
YouTube video by Punished Props Academy
youtube.com
October 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Back in 2018, we made a Power Treads shoe costume for Sean, @day9tv.bsky.social, to wear at a StarCraft convention! This was such a wacky and fun build with a lot of learning!