Not sure why I’ve never mentioned it here, but for the past year, during the evenings and the weekends, I’ve been selling Star Wars props online. What began with working with sheet plastic and foam and cobbling together found objects to make various props has transitioned into learning 3D design, silicone molding, and resin casting. It’s required a ton of problem solving and learning new skills, but it’s also been the fulfillment of a dream that I’ve had for several years.
Early version of the Rey Staff
Designing an updated Rey Staff
Working on details for the Rey Staff
Second Version of the Rey Staff
Staff splits into multiple pieces
Final version of the Rey Staff
Final version of the Rey Staff
Bouschh (Leia) staff design
A customer sent me this photo which includes my Boushh staff prop.
Desiging Chirrut’s chest box
After 3D printing, sanding, and filling, prep for molding
Design for Chirrut’s gauntlet
Chirrut’s chest box and gauntlet casting
Detail of gauntlet casting
Tall mold for bottom half of Chirrut’s staff
Finished Chirrut staff
Chirrut staff detail
I don’t plan on overtaking this blog with prop designs that I’ve made, but it might happen. Until then, for those who are interested, you can get updates on my Facebook page.