tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614659190361922901.post5355474319465207299..comments2024-01-15T02:18:30.344-08:00Comments on Greg Aronowitz: How to Build Codex's Staff Pt.1Geekyfanboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06277495132632152696noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614659190361922901.post-55971262904164883612012-03-11T11:39:24.468-07:002012-03-11T11:39:24.468-07:00Hey, Lucy,
Thanks for using my blog for tips on y...Hey, Lucy,<br /><br />Thanks for using my blog for tips on your project. I try to show how I build things, and what I use to do so, as guidelines and suggestions, but there are all kinds of ways to achieve the same effect. The important things are what is available to you, and what you are most comfortable using. For instance, Felicia WAS NOT comfortable using the Dremel, so I'll probably have to come up with an alternative tool for next time...<br /><br />Answer 1: You don't have to use Cyno. There are all kinds of glues on the market, but it has been my experience that Zap-a-Gap is the fastest, strongest, and best bond for the widest variety of materials. It doesn't work for everything, but it's great for projects like this. Other glues will work, but be sure to test them before committing. Especially if you are actively cosplaying. The last thing you want is to be at a convention and have your staff start to fall apart!<br /><br />Answer 2: There are alternatives to the epoxy putty, but I would not recommend Sculpy as one of them for this purpose! You may know this from other posts on my blog, but Super Sculpty is one of my all time favorite materials. But I never use it on practical props. It is a "presentation material" only in my opinion, for sculptures to be displayed and not handled. If you are making original that you intend to mold, then cast in stronger materials, go for it. But I highly recommend not using it on a prop or costume that you will use or wear, since it doesn't really have any structural integrity or impact strength and wouldn't really hold up very long. Alts would be Bondo or caved foam that you hardcoat with urethane resin. Ultimately, Magic Sculpt was my choice since it meets all criteria, and it's cheaper than Sculpy!<br /><br />Answer 3: Great suggestion on the fillable ornament! I can't wait to see your Codex Staff! Please send pictures!!!Greg Aronowitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08224225407367581530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614659190361922901.post-23404645598892225062012-03-09T17:24:49.035-08:002012-03-09T17:24:49.035-08:00Ok Greg... I'm attempting to make this staff ...Ok Greg... I'm attempting to make this staff as you did. :) SO... I have a couple of questions! <br /><br />1. Do you HAVE to use Cyanoacrylate glue? Is there a reason it has to be this type of glue?<br /><br />2. Can Sculpy be used in the place of the epoxy putty? Again, is there a specific reason you need to use epoxy? (bonds better or something maybe?)<br /><br />3. FYI for others - I am using "fillable ornaments" in the place of the spheres... they were easier to find locally and much less expensive. I like that in case I made a horrible mistake.<br /><br />I would SO appreciate if you could answer my two questions :) I love Felicia and you two were so much fun to watch during this project! Thank you tons!<br /><br />Rock N Roll!<br />~LLucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09832863556096052554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614659190361922901.post-85373742884060828262011-05-31T18:24:14.315-07:002011-05-31T18:24:14.315-07:00Hi, Secret Agent Grrl! Go to www.kitkraft.biz, cli...Hi, Secret Agent Grrl! Go to www.kitkraft.biz, click "browse the store" on the upper left of the home page, and the first listing is "acrylic domes and display boxes". They have all kinds of sizes. If you need something they don't have, call and ask for Myke. Tell him I sent you!!!<br /><br />Good luck. Send me a photo of your Codex staff when you are done!<br /><br />GregGreg Aronowitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08224225407367581530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614659190361922901.post-37250413376888808252011-05-31T17:42:25.464-07:002011-05-31T17:42:25.464-07:00Hey, I looked at kitkraft and I could not FIND th...Hey, I looked at kitkraft and I could not FIND the hemispheres.... what section of their website are they on?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614659190361922901.post-49473856948234716982010-12-10T03:45:45.782-08:002010-12-10T03:45:45.782-08:00Yes. That's the way. This is because, most of...Yes. That's the way. This is because, most of the props and costumes most people tend to already have.movie director supplieshttp://www.thisishollywood.com/directors-kit-gift-set-p-1561.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614659190361922901.post-90211361245042197922010-09-30T11:02:03.235-07:002010-09-30T11:02:03.235-07:00Greg, that was very entertaining and educational. ...Greg, that was very entertaining and educational. You looked like you had fun. When I come up to visit I want to do a project too. Miss you. <br /><br />Later, <br /><br />Earlearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06557056012100557386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614659190361922901.post-26828045165696907672010-03-14T10:01:57.940-07:002010-03-14T10:01:57.940-07:00Hi! KitKraft.biz has the majority of the materials...Hi! KitKraft.biz has the majority of the materials, including the clear half spheres, the leather, hemp twine, cyano and kicker, specialty paints like the clear red, and Magic Sculpt. The dowel and PVC can be found at a local hardware store, or Home Depot. The Sintra plastic can be found at sign shops or plastic supply stores. Some hobby stores carry small sheets, but it restricts the size of your piece. And tapplastics.com has the casting resin I used in Pt. 2. They also carry the transparent dyes for it, although I get mine from burmanindustries.com. Hope that helps! Send pictures when you are done!Greg Aronowitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08224225407367581530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614659190361922901.post-75919400121739739702010-03-14T08:13:28.001-07:002010-03-14T08:13:28.001-07:00I'd love to try to make it!
What store/s would...I'd love to try to make it!<br />What store/s would you recommend going to for the supplies?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614659190361922901.post-37299762212893382362010-02-17T20:47:38.340-08:002010-02-17T20:47:38.340-08:00Great video, guys! You and Felicia are both awesom...Great video, guys! You and Felicia are both awesome and talented. I love it! Oh, and I really like the cameo by your DOG! Too cute, too cute. I think you should just make a video with your dog, Greg.Vincent Chenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09273608006805233058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614659190361922901.post-57538865258110674782010-02-16T13:56:29.396-08:002010-02-16T13:56:29.396-08:00I love Felecia Day... she is an amazing woman! An...I love Felecia Day... she is an amazing woman! And I get the same expression when I use a drill, haha. Can't wait for the next segments!Chelseahttp://www.vampireorchid.deviantart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614659190361922901.post-48066252878064424762010-02-15T13:38:19.449-08:002010-02-15T13:38:19.449-08:00That was excellent! I want to see the rest!That was excellent! I want to see the rest!Jay Neale IIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15190415715682745034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614659190361922901.post-83639368653850328862010-02-15T13:15:08.068-08:002010-02-15T13:15:08.068-08:00Two of my favorite indie artists together in a vid...Two of my favorite indie artists together in a video, I'm in heaven.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614659190361922901.post-46639609764300653992010-02-14T21:11:41.654-08:002010-02-14T21:11:41.654-08:00lmao at awkward coconut bra facelmao at awkward coconut bra faceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614659190361922901.post-56082972554364720192010-02-14T20:03:44.499-08:002010-02-14T20:03:44.499-08:00Oh.. I laughed so hard at the number 2 joke.Oh.. I laughed so hard at the number 2 joke.Dustinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09200607932881838353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614659190361922901.post-60468715137184681902010-02-14T19:35:38.927-08:002010-02-14T19:35:38.927-08:00You guys make a great duo.. Felicia's reaction...You guys make a great duo.. Felicia's reactions are great but Greg's reactions to Felicia are priceless.. can't wait for part two.Geekyfanboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06277495132632152696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614659190361922901.post-24936936879238678852010-02-14T18:50:16.482-08:002010-02-14T18:50:16.482-08:00That was absolutely fabulous! Thank you.That was absolutely fabulous! Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614659190361922901.post-44911000828458453742010-02-14T18:34:32.112-08:002010-02-14T18:34:32.112-08:00Awesome! I took a break from studying last night,...Awesome! I took a break from studying last night, and through some web surfing I found out about the Guild. Three seasons later, I want more more more more... What could happen next? Perhaps there is a big PVP area, where the guild master can get a year of free Wi Fi, which would help our Vork? Perhaps, the team has to create a larger guild to do 25 man raid content? This could lead to some interesting adventures. What happens if someone gets a real job. and starts to leave their guild buddies behind? What will the work / live / MMO balance be? I for one was not able to balance all three, I had to quit my favorite MMO :-(Stonecrophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454132859715094497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614659190361922901.post-39512678237958353852010-02-14T18:26:55.099-08:002010-02-14T18:26:55.099-08:00Well done. I'll be looking forward to the next...Well done. I'll be looking forward to the next two parts.Russell Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17007856940627650684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614659190361922901.post-32537750998243211382010-02-14T18:08:08.946-08:002010-02-14T18:08:08.946-08:00this is so cool! Codex is on my list of costumes t...this is so cool! Codex is on my list of costumes to make, I didn't think I'd have the skills to make the staff but now it might be possible!Ehttp://serenadestrong.deviantart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614659190361922901.post-21781133947695305332010-02-14T16:32:15.086-08:002010-02-14T16:32:15.086-08:00It was a great idea to have Felicia in the video! ...It was a great idea to have Felicia in the video! She's so awesome. Also, you look like you know what you are doing, so thumbs up for you too! ;)Hergonanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662977722880633931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614659190361922901.post-955561980262862492010-02-14T16:18:33.589-08:002010-02-14T16:18:33.589-08:00Awesome! I found Felicia even more entertaining in...Awesome! I found Felicia even more entertaining in this video than as Codex. And Greg makes it look so easy. Vork T-Shirt FTW!Philliphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02352173640005242996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614659190361922901.post-4059574942590223102010-02-14T16:08:43.686-08:002010-02-14T16:08:43.686-08:00Stumbled upon this via twitter. Very cool and funn...Stumbled upon this via twitter. Very cool and funny How to. Waiting for part 2 :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614659190361922901.post-16536306529550873492010-02-14T16:03:49.744-08:002010-02-14T16:03:49.744-08:00Here in Brazil, the valentine day is in June, 12th...Here in Brazil, the valentine day is in June, 12th. But only the date is different, the ads are the same. I like it, because make people happier.Adrimarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11588681550604578040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614659190361922901.post-73894190102922768052010-02-14T15:29:09.697-08:002010-02-14T15:29:09.697-08:00This was great!!! I can't wait to see the next...This was great!!! I can't wait to see the next one :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614659190361922901.post-53840899142623889392010-02-14T15:19:55.518-08:002010-02-14T15:19:55.518-08:00That was mildly hilarious. Mostly because Felicia ...That was mildly hilarious. Mostly because Felicia is crazy. :PAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04549368743981327257noreply@blogger.com