How to Paint Plastic Props to Look Like Real Metal - Prop: Live from the Shop 

Awesome Job! however my favorite part had to be when you said "the tribble worth of fur" as if a tribble was an actual measurement of an amount of fur

let me show you its features HA HA HA

This works especially well for objects that are cold to touch to begin with, like galvanized metal, ceramic or stone. Completes the illusion.

I learned the hard way that some spray paints will interact with other paints and ruin your work. If you're using different paints, test them on something first.

Thank you so much for these videos! I'm new to Cosplay. I'm more of a sewing fiend and wanted to kick up my costume repertoire with adding some Cosplay techniques. I just recently purchased two of your digital copies of "Foamsmith" and "Painting & Weathering" I thought I'd like the digital copy, but I'm an old fashion dude and must have a tangible book to read and study.....hahaha. Yup, buying the books soon! Thank you again for sharing your awesome gifts. #payingitforward

rewatching this old vid makes me think you should put together a vid of different ways to paint "realistic" steels. Shiny steel, tarnished steel, darkened steel and the various ways and results you get.

I have found when trying to duplicate steel that you need some blues and purples in the base and shadows. Just a hint, not too much.

You should warn people about the hazards of resin dust and how to avoid health problems after handling resin

can't wait to try that paint in the warm water trick

You really inspire me man, what social media are you easiest to get in contact with?

I really enjoy these kinds of videos, watching something come to life. Its inspiring me to get into this kind of skillset.

I get serious Bob Ross vibes when I watch this... small happy smudges that lives in the crevices... Some happy highlights shining right there...

Awesome video!! So many great tips and techniques. Can't wait to use all the great nuggets of wisdom I've learned from you on the 100K subs build a long!

How was the weathering done on the leather handle? Did use leather dye/sealer or acrylic paint/sealer?

If you grind EVA alot (and I think itxs a safe assumption that you do) or PVC, especially the gray kind, save some of the powder to mix with the superglue. Especially gray PVC powder mixes with superglue well and dries to a consistency like hard plastic. It's excellent for filling in gaps like that and it sands smooth. I've used it to fill in holes I didn't like and the patch is barely noticeable and permanent. EVA dust works well too.

Could you apply these techniques to wood as well? Would you suggest any changes to make it work with wood?

Well, dropping in three years late, but shouldn't you have washed the thong in dish detergent water after all that handling before hitting it with primer? It is a resin piece. Not sure why you cut the section of dyeing the leather.

lookin' good!

LOL @ the tribble amount of fur. Excellent Star Trek reference my man.

love to watch you work that magic sir. You're my hero :3

Thanks for showing this. Going to give it a go on my sword I've just finished. Should be better than some silver spray and weathering.

Hello Punished Props, I know you probably won't see this comment but if I don't try I'll never know. You make so many amazing props with foam, resin, plastic etc. So my question for you is, Would you make a sword and dagger out of paper, cardboard, and glue? The reason I ask is that I'm writing a book and my main character carries a sword and dagger and now I really want to make them, but I cannot get my hands on most of what you use. Thank you Rebecca Fanimal Central ~ HD

I'm pretty sure there's a Zelda bomb at 24:20.

I print small 1:3 scale objects that have letters embossed in them, sometimes. I've tried to mask the area around it with a rectangle and then put paint on it then wipe it off and hope enough paint remains in the tiny letters but I can't get rid of the smudge around it. Does anybody please have a good method for this?

Any way to make it scratch proof

Baby powder and crazyglue eh? I've heard of using baking soda + superglue, i suppose its the same idea... I guess I just always go to the old stand by squadron putty. green/white, or two party epoxy (green stuff and the like) for something like that instead of bondo.. bondo i think of "large surfaces" i guess.

hey punished props i'am starting a modern batman beyond / Ben Affleck suit for comic con next year and i was hopping that you would do a video on that type of Armour pieces thanks

Hey Punished Props, I’ve been working on a cosplay for some time now and I’m almost done it, only thing I need to do is paint it. What do I have to do before I start painting it, When I watch cosplayers process they all put 2 or 3 layers of some kind of black or white paint over it before adding the colours, what is that called, is it called primer? Ive already done a sword and what I did was cover it with wood glue then spray it with a 2 in 1 paint and primer spray, imgur.com/a/r31Mv But I feel like if I covered my armour with wood glue, it would crack when I put it on. So just want to know what your ideas are, Also what do you prefer painting or spray painting? Sorry this has been pretty wordy but I love your cosplays and hope you could help me out. Thanks :D

So essentially, with the paints, you should get several different metallics, dry brush them on and slowly build them up for a metallic look?

Will the hot water trick work on a can of Plasti Dip? I've been getting this bumpy scale type texture in some places when I spray.

Very nice man. What finish was your sealer, such as gloss, semi-gloss, matte, etc. Also did you only seal the blade or the blade and the handle? Thanks mate

Hey Bill, loved the video, but I have a question, I just bought a 3d printed prop which was Bellatrix LeStrange's Dagger from Harry Potter and I was wondering if you had any tips on finishing 3d printed props with many intricate details.

Help, i need help, I've asked cosplayers and prop makers, no one will answer, i;ve look for video's on how to make store bought plastic knives look real. All the video's are on how to make knives from scratch. I'm just getting started and have a lot to learn. I bought the v for vendetta plastic knife set with the belt, I've enough video's on how to redo the belt with foam, but don't know how to make those cheap daggers look better, or more real, have any ideas? Thanks!

Say I didn't have rubbing alcohol to clean the surface after sanding (which I can't find anywhere now) can I just use water to clean the sanding particles that were left behind?

Great video... 1 question for you. Do you let each layer dry completely b4 the next layer? I get that you edited this due to not wanting a 2 or 3 hour video.

Ah! Perfect painting reference! I'll be giving this a try, sans dirt and rust, for my Titanfall 2 Data Knife!

I'm looking for a fast way to get a rustic look for a chimney sweeper broom I'm working on that has to be ready for Friday

awesomee!!! :D

blade looks like space age technology yet built by "Savage worker" :P

is that a DIRESTA ice picker?

Great video! Is there any advantage to using the flat Krylon camo paint you used, versus a gray Tamiya Primer for example?

thank you so much. as you said, remember to leave a bit rather than trying to cut off all of the sprue and removing too much.

Perhaps I missed it, but what spray paint did you use at the beginning. PS I'm brand new to this so thanks.

Wish I had money to buy acrylic paints xO Great video btw :)

You are awesome dude! That blade looks perfect. Thanks for your instructions!

Hey that's a Skyrim Nordic dagger

was the process for the leather the same as it was for the blade?

I noticed that your airbrushing of the clear lacquer kept blowing around the faux fur (and I’ve noticed that you tend to airbrush toward other objects on your work bench in other videos as well). How do you keep overspray off everything else?

Do you think these steps would work on wood?

Is Superglue accelerant the same as Fast Nail Dry spray, which is basically some kind of alcohol?

hey bill! im making a foam zangetsu from bleach. how can i get a metal sword look with spray paint?

Does he sell these kits?

lol would this work with paint from a craft store?

Do you have another recommendation for sealing the base blade color, by chance? Maybe a standard acrylic spray sealer?

Hello do you have any Khopesh swords?

I'm making a big suit for a character I designed but he's covered in knives, swords and hatchets. I'm going to buy actual swords and knives and everything for it but how would that work for bringing it to conventions? Would I have to dull it all down or is it entirely impossible because it's still metal?

Thank you for posting this, I found it really helpful for some Klingon armor I'm currently in the "test" phase of making. I found the color build up technique effective in achieving an aged but well-cared-for steel look.

This is awesome. I do have a question though. If I want my prop blade to have a mirror shine so it looks like a realistic brand new sword. How would I go about that?

Precision 123 blocks are not metal weights!

Am I the only one interested in what kinda fur that is and where to get similar fur?

That was awesome!

lol

Thanks Bill :D

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So.. Poster paint Isnt suitable for Props??

skyrim ????

Awesome tutorial!

Will this also work for foam?

Cool! Do you think this would work on foam too?

If you stick the can in the microwave it gets hot quicker

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