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First build-a-long completed!

by Geek SmithsCostuming, Crafting, DIY June 23, 2021June 23, 2021No Comments

We finished our first build-a-long last week! It took about 7 hours to finish, including drying times for paint and glue, and we had a great time with mini-field trips and technical issues. Check out the playlist below to catch up on all the livestreams! You can join us most Thursday mornings on Twitch for …

Our first build-a-long – foam shield!

by Geek SmithsCostuming, Crafting April 30, 2021June 2, 2021No Comments

Jen’s been streaming on Thursday mornings for the past few weeks while working on various projects. We’ve had a request to build a prop, so we’re going to do our first build-a-long of a foam ballistic-style shield for a Shadowrun cosplay! We’ve put together a list of materials and supplies you’ll need for this project, …