Tag: Custom
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Tokay Gecko Mask
Paper mache, plastic sphere, acrylic paint. Animal-Inspired Creations: Masks, Costumes, and Props In these projects, I focus on creating animal-themed masks, costumes, and props that capture the essence of each of the creatures. I used materials like papier-mâché, acrylic paint, and faux fur to bring each animal to life, paying close attention to detail and…
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Koala Mask
Paper mache, faux fur, mesh for eyes, acrylic paint. Animal-Inspired Creations: Masks, Costumes, and Props In these projects, I focus on creating animal-themed masks, costumes, and props that capture the essence of each of the creatures. I used materials like papier-mâché, acrylic paint, and faux fur to bring each animal to life, paying close attention…
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Dovetailed Keepsake Box
In WoodworkingA little keepsake box I made for one of my kids. Made with finished pine, sliding cover with custom carved initial on top. Dovetails were cut by hand.
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Football Toss Game
Toss a football through a hoop! The Game Not complicated at all. The rings are set up about 15-20 feet away from a table that players come up to. Throw a football through the rings to get a prize. The small one is worth more because it’s smaller and more challenging to get the ball…
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Paper Mache (Papier Mâché)
In TechniqueIt’s been a versatile art technique for generations of artists, makers, and creators: paper mache (papier mâché). I’ll delve into the art of the technique, exploring the basic techniques involved, and some examples of what you can do with it. Basic Paper Mache Technique Now that we’ve established the fundamentals, here are a few examples…
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Peregrine Falcon
In CostumesPeregrine Falcon halloween prop! There’s a mechanism inside the bird that moves the head left/right, up/down by pulling on some lines that come out through the bottom. Sort of like an inverted marionette. The mechanism was loosely based on methods I worked out from the plinko board, which is basically a system made up of…