Hello! I am Nicole Bianco. I am a trained theatrical designer and maker who has turned her attention to building amazing props and costumes. I build replica props, costumes, and models from some of our favorite shows, movies, books, video games, and more. My mission: to make cool things and help each one of you become great makers (if you want to).
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Ich verstehe nicht englisch, aber ich bin verliebt am disse maschine bei euch habe ich große bitte wenn mir unterschtuzen kann ,soll ich haben wifil kostet ein ungefähr
Personally I'd recommend printing the PLA prints sideways directly onto the printplate. That way only an edge of the coin is down and you retain details on both sides.
This was super useful, thank you! I'm trying to figure out a better tool than X-ACTO knives for cutting foam board for RC planes, and this appears to be the most cost-effective option.
I completely agree and glad you liked the video. There are so many hobby power tools that can do the job well and significantly faster/easier on your hands. Thank you for watching!
Hello, Thank you for watching my video! You should be able to select the poster printing option and it will print 100%. I updated the version of the pdf with the sizing specifications on the blog post just in case that is needed. It should print on multiple to the correct size. Thank you, Nicole
Hello, Thank you for the comment. I am unsure about Canada but I would check to see if the stores mentioned in the video ship to Canada. In the US, they have started selling EVA foam at local craft stores and even Dollar stores in some areas.
Hello, I am not completely sure. I would contact a local foam seller to see if they can supply or know of other online suppliers. I do not create a lot of full creation of shoes so my knowledge is limited on footwear foam. Hope that helps and thank you for watching my video! Nicole
Any saw that has a small blades would be better. Something like the scroll saw in the video, a band saw, and even small hobby table saws (thinking the small one sold by Harbor Freight for example) would work. You want fine detail blades to make the cuts smooth against foam. Hope that helps! Thank you for watching the video!
This comment is a complete mood. I love that this saw has the ability to add an angle when cutting. I would have never thought of it until my dad pointed out that the foot tilted as well. I literally said "why didn't I think of that???" I hope the tips help and thank you for watching the video. I appreciate it!
Hello Erin, I think you are asking about needle threading. So this machine does do automatic threading. You have to push a button to drop the auto threading mechanism down. Then feed the thread around it and then hit the same button again for it to be auto threaded. Super easy process. I think the hardest part is getting the thread through the final slot right above the needle. Definitely a tweezer and patience job. I try to not do that portion at the end of day to avoid frustration. Thank you for you comment! Nicole
Hello Patty - Cost on Brother machines vary a lot depending on where you live. Your best bet would be to contact your local dealers and see where they fall on cost. For new multi-needle machines, cost ranges from $10k to 15k depending on features. Hope that helps! Nicole
I think this is brilliant! I love doing things like this for my campaigns. Thank you so much for sharing your crafty creativity! You're an inspiration to the community!
I am unsure of hot wire cutting. I know on other foams you should not use a hot wire due to the glue used during manufacturing. I would see if you can find out the makeup of your foam and see if there is an MSDS so you can make that decision knowing all the information.
what's the price for this machine.. looking around and can't get a price, I've seen 2 or three prices, but it was up there in price , where I'm not believing it's the right price.
Ray, Prices for this machine vary a lot based on your location. My suggestion always when looking for any embroidery machine is contact several dealers and get their current price/offer deals. Some may be a better price or come with more add ons but be just a little more of a drive. Also depending on which dealer you get it from they may have incentives like 1st tune up is free. I have seen prices vary over thousands of dollars. It just depends. I hope this helps! Good luck!
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What did you use the sample embroidery for? I would have cut a pocket for a polo shirt. This would be awesome to show off when you make the first design shirt.
So to check tension and make sure you machine is working properly, you stitch out that design. It is what your technician will stitch out to make sure everything is good when the machine is serviced. Your pocket idea is such a good idea! I need to figure out how to do that - right away!
@@nicolebiancodesigns7793 Thanks for the reply. Simply cut a pocket and then do test embroidery on it, if you like it sew it onto a polo shirt as a pocket.
Hello Dion! I believe if you use a thin blade on a higher speed, it would cut foam board. The real test would be if it would cut it nicely on both sides. Definitely worth a try just make sure to be safe especially with the particles. Some of the particles from foam board can be nasty/toxic. Hope this helps!
I'm creating a culture in which the act of gifting someone a Deck of Many Things is effectively telling that person you want their campaign to end immediately, and permanently.
Super chaotic! It would be cool if that was a part of the campaign dynamic. Like if a player character accepts the deck and picks a card, that triggers the reality to change. ::starts to write a new campaign setting right now::
you are so right that that there is NOT any good videos of setting up your new Brothers machine. i purchased m9ne last year April 2020. i did a couple of projects, but now my dilemma is how to transfer new projects to my machine. do you have a video available for help? thanks again
Hello Ruby! I do not have a video yet but you let me know what kind of videos you would love to see and I will get right on it! Thanks for the 1st suggestion - I will add it to my list and make a quick video.
Bonjour. Pour le moment mes vidéos sont uniquement en anglais. Mon français n'est pas très bon. J'essaierai d'avoir une traduction en français à l'avenir.
Such a good question! 8" by 14" is the largest flat size that comes with the machine. Hats are standard 2.5" x 5" front design. I am going to make a video about this so I can show people the size potentials and items you can get to help you.
I am looking for an EVA foam to glue on kitesurfing bars as handle grips.. What density would you say is best for that aplication? And where could I get it in different colors. The thickness is 2mm
Hello! Thank you for watching my video. So I usually do not use EVA foam for that kind of rough outdoor application. I assume you could use any kind of eva foam but would want to research a glue that will hold up to surfing and the water. Especially at the point cylinder edge seam. I would use at least 5mm thickness. I would run some tests before making a final decision on your process or purchase grips that are made for that application. Nicole
I ended up printing the coins in silk gold, silver, copper, platinum, and silk green pla with my under 3pro. No painting needed and they turned out great.
Hi! I m picking up my babylock 10 needle today! So excited. Thanks for the video. My table wont be here until july so i hv to set it on a flat table first . Hope i dont hv to lock it all up when i move it to its own table!
Yes do it! Also if you purchase any sort of UV reactive ink you always get way more than you need so you could apply this to maps and a ton of other cool items. It can really become a National Treasure situation.
EVA Foam could be used for the inside. Most thin EVA foam isn't strong enough to withstand becoming a full slipper. Like a flip flop. I have seen a ton of people making EVA foam covers for shoes to make boots for cosplay. Those usually are thicker EVA Foam more like the workout mat thickness.
If you're going to be doing cosplay for more than one piece of a costume, I highly recommend a kershaw sharpener, foam dulls blades incredibly quickly, so after every cut you want to sharpen your blade, it will save you a lot of money, and blades
Hot Glue does work but I wouldn't advise it for your EVA project gluing. More information: Hot glue tends you unglue depending on the fluctuation of temperature and it doesn't allow for seamless visuals. Now if you want to use it to attach some details and you will cover your project with a thermoplastic, it might be okay. If you are worried about fumes from contact cement, there are other glues that work, as well as, a company named Cosbond who makes non-toxic glue sheets. I am working on a video talking about their products because I love new options and some people may not know about those options. Hope this helps and let me know if you want more information!
You can use hot glue, and if you work with it enough and learn how to use it well you can get near seamless, seams. Also you can fill seams with a product called kwik seal, it's a flexible caulk that you can smooth with water, I reccomend this as a final step before priming, as it takes a while to fully cure. Elmer's rubber cement is also a decent adhesive option, I haven't put it to the full test, but it's plenty strong for most things, use more than one layer, and either put a line of hot glue on the back of the seam, or a strip of thinner foam to really hold it together
