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
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If there's one thing ive learned working in so many premiere timelines over the years, is use "black video" more than you think you should. Croplines, fades to black, opacity masks, etc. Keeps your sequences so much cleaner for future use, and less prone to errors.
January 9, 2026 at 5:19 PM
If there's one thing ive learned working in so many premiere timelines over the years, is use "black video" more than you think you should. Croplines, fades to black, opacity masks, etc. Keeps your sequences so much cleaner for future use, and less prone to errors.
I made a custom visor shape for Zero's Code Geass helmet! The form is a 3D print that I modeled to be slightly smaller than the helmet hole (for the plastic thickness). I tinted the visor in heated polyester fabric dye.
December 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I made a custom visor shape for Zero's Code Geass helmet! The form is a 3D print that I modeled to be slightly smaller than the helmet hole (for the plastic thickness). I tinted the visor in heated polyester fabric dye.
Here's how I make custom knife blade shapes for silicone mold registration!
December 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Here's how I make custom knife blade shapes for silicone mold registration!
One of the best yearly traditions is sharing my favorite things with my pals at @tested.com! youtu.be/q-BrYvCTabQ?...
Tested in 2025: Bill's Favorite Things!
YouTube video by Adam Savage’s Tested
youtu.be
December 20, 2025 at 3:05 AM
One of the best yearly traditions is sharing my favorite things with my pals at @tested.com! youtu.be/q-BrYvCTabQ?...
Here's how I make quick, one-part molds and cast copies in fun, translucent colors! This dagger is styled like the wraith heirloom in Apex Legends.
December 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Here's how I make quick, one-part molds and cast copies in fun, translucent colors! This dagger is styled like the wraith heirloom in Apex Legends.
When Hypershock auctioned off damaged Battlebot parts, we had to purchase a wheel! Now we need a worthy display for such a magnificently damaged wheel. @battlebots.bsky.social @hypershocktv.bsky.social #battlebots
December 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
When Hypershock auctioned off damaged Battlebot parts, we had to purchase a wheel! Now we need a worthy display for such a magnificently damaged wheel. @battlebots.bsky.social @hypershocktv.bsky.social #battlebots
I had so much fun figuring out the mechanism for my Fallout 4 Nuke Launcher! I was worried the mini nuke would end up getting "kicked" instead of "pushed" but it worked out great! #fallout
December 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I had so much fun figuring out the mechanism for my Fallout 4 Nuke Launcher! I was worried the mini nuke would end up getting "kicked" instead of "pushed" but it worked out great! #fallout
A few years ago, we restored a set of sleigh bells from Britt's family farm house. We had enough bells to make three door hanging sets for family presents!
We used a brass wire wheel to transfer brass back onto the heated surface and it worked great!
We used a brass wire wheel to transfer brass back onto the heated surface and it worked great!
December 16, 2025 at 6:46 PM
A few years ago, we restored a set of sleigh bells from Britt's family farm house. We had enough bells to make three door hanging sets for family presents!
We used a brass wire wheel to transfer brass back onto the heated surface and it worked great!
We used a brass wire wheel to transfer brass back onto the heated surface and it worked great!
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Today, I got to cut an alpha-mask for @philsalv.bsky.social 's head. Also, if you can support the VGHF, you should, because they do awesome work.
Our good friends at the VGHF are running a Winter Fundraiser right now, and Cyan has pitched in to help them crush their goal. If you would like to help too, please visit them at the link below - Let's keep them doing what they do best!
https://givebutter.com/vghf-winter-fundraiser-2025
https://givebutter.com/vghf-winter-fundraiser-2025
December 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Today, I got to cut an alpha-mask for @philsalv.bsky.social 's head. Also, if you can support the VGHF, you should, because they do awesome work.
Nick, from Modulus Props, stopped by to show us how to sculpt, mold, and cast our own masks!
December 8, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Nick, from Modulus Props, stopped by to show us how to sculpt, mold, and cast our own masks!
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Here’s the finished product 😀
December 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Here’s the finished product 😀
Back in 2018, Adam Savage needed a pair of visors for his ACES space suit costume for his NYCC incognito walk. Bill and Britt had never made visors this large, so it took a few attempts!
December 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Back in 2018, Adam Savage needed a pair of visors for his ACES space suit costume for his NYCC incognito walk. Bill and Britt had never made visors this large, so it took a few attempts!
We made the porcupine mace from Valheim! The deathsquito needles in the game are super dangerous, so we wanted to make sure ours couldn't one-shot humans. #Valheim
December 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
We made the porcupine mace from Valheim! The deathsquito needles in the game are super dangerous, so we wanted to make sure ours couldn't one-shot humans. #Valheim
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@gilespink.bsky.social and I spent probably way too much time designing an old school-style Riven calendar for Cyan complete with new tidbits of lore, very proud of this thing ♥️
(also some blankets with my PS classic trophy art that we're making solely because I PERSONALLY WANT THEM)
(also some blankets with my PS classic trophy art that we're making solely because I PERSONALLY WANT THEM)
Winter snow has arrived at Cyan HQ, so to celebrate we're adding several cozy new blankets to the store!
Grab them today, along with our brand-new 2026 Riven calendar featuring 12 gorgeous scene captures and never-before-seen journal entries!
https://store.cyan.com/s/holiday25soc
Grab them today, along with our brand-new 2026 Riven calendar featuring 12 gorgeous scene captures and never-before-seen journal entries!
https://store.cyan.com/s/holiday25soc
December 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM
@gilespink.bsky.social and I spent probably way too much time designing an old school-style Riven calendar for Cyan complete with new tidbits of lore, very proud of this thing ♥️
(also some blankets with my PS classic trophy art that we're making solely because I PERSONALLY WANT THEM)
(also some blankets with my PS classic trophy art that we're making solely because I PERSONALLY WANT THEM)
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We made Vendetta's sword from Overwatch! It's canonically taller than Tracer!
December 2, 2025 at 5:45 AM
We made Vendetta's sword from Overwatch! It's canonically taller than Tracer!
I made a Star Trek Combadge out of metal! I don't have a costume to go with the badge yet, so this is currently one of my favorite fridge magnets. #startrek
November 28, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I made a Star Trek Combadge out of metal! I don't have a costume to go with the badge yet, so this is currently one of my favorite fridge magnets. #startrek
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It’s present-buying time — support indie artists!!
I made a discount code - GIFT25 - for anyone buying MARVEL ANATOMY or anything else in my store!
jonahlobe.bigcartel.com/product/auto...
I made a discount code - GIFT25 - for anyone buying MARVEL ANATOMY or anything else in my store!
jonahlobe.bigcartel.com/product/auto...
November 28, 2025 at 1:49 PM
It’s present-buying time — support indie artists!!
I made a discount code - GIFT25 - for anyone buying MARVEL ANATOMY or anything else in my store!
jonahlobe.bigcartel.com/product/auto...
I made a discount code - GIFT25 - for anyone buying MARVEL ANATOMY or anything else in my store!
jonahlobe.bigcartel.com/product/auto...
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
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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!
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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