BigfordWorks In reply to JonathanHaracz [2018-04-20 19:02:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I've got a few half finished. I'm always doing a few at a time to jump back and forth to stave off boredom.

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BigfordWorks In reply to Urzu6 [2018-04-03 23:02:36 +0000 UTC]

I do the odd commission here and there. I'm glad you like them! There's one a day, Monday-Friday for another three weeks.

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Urzu6 In reply to BigfordWorks [2018-04-04 18:14:01 +0000 UTC]

I'm so glad I found your work! I'm a digital artist and teacher by trade, but lately I've been getting into sculpting and prop building. I'm nowhere near your capabilities, but I really enjoy making things with my hands! Do you have any good tips on where to find parts for props? Like glass vials, tubes, etc? 

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BigfordWorks In reply to Urzu6 [2018-04-04 18:37:24 +0000 UTC]

Depending on where in the world you live hobby stores are always a good bet. If a hobby store (like Hobby Lobby for example) has a "Science section" there are usually test tubes. They also always have a selection of small glass bottles etc from "Idea-ology". And test tubes are also readily available through Amazon etc. As for my work every single thing you see is really the first time I did it. Even the chests, each one is totally different in configuration and structure. I share tips and secrets from time to time when people ask so If you want to know how a certain "aspect" of a prop was done just ask. If it's not TOO much of a trade secret I'll share. For example, that box the "Philosopher's Stone is in? $5.00 box from Hobby Lobby. I rebuilt the lid to be a "Medieval steeple chest" as was common to the period and then it was a matter of "aging". Thanks again!

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Urzu6 In reply to BigfordWorks [2018-04-04 20:22:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the information. I'm not sure what to ask about, other than material procurement, but if I do, it's good to know I can ask. Provided it's not a trade secret lol. At this point, I'm just super curious as to where I can get parts to make cool stuff! And I'm off today, so I'm actually going to head over to Hobby Lobby now to see what they have! There's one about 10 min away!   

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BigfordWorks In reply to Krats [2018-03-28 16:08:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Some are *meh* but others are fairly interesting if you ask me. But the point is that items of "power" are not always imposing in their appearance. I'll be putting out one a day, Monday through Friday for a month. Thanks again!

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BigfordWorks In reply to aliencolour [2016-11-23 13:28:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'm trying to finish another large set (the trunks/cases take a LONG time themselves) and should have it finished before the year is out hopefully! People have told me I "need more exposure" but I wouldn't know how to go about it. I always post in "Propnomicon", A prop site blog I like very much. You should look there too. Incidentally, some people fail to notice unless I mention it: Each "piece" has an accompanying story I wrote to go with it if you haven't read them. They tend to be short stories at most but I like writing them as much as creating the prop sets.

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BigfordWorks In reply to nyarIy [2016-05-07 13:58:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you but I wouldn't know how to do it.

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