I recently had to try out a CNC machine and figured that Agatha’s brooch would make a perfect test project. Naturally, that spiraled into crafting an all-brass Agathario cameo version too.
Super thrilled to announce that there are a few replica Rio Vidal daggers now available here
(UPDATE: It appears that shipping is being limited to some countries due to it being listed as a ‘dagger’ so I’ve also added them to my own website shop)
They are limited but if there continues to be interest in them, I’ll do my best to keep some in stock.
For anyone curious about the process, here’s a look at how they are made under the cut.
An example of the resin pieces. They’re printed in a flexible resin mixture for added strength. They are still quite rigid; the mixture adds just enough flexibility to protect the blade from possible chipping damage.
I usually specialize in screen-accurate Star Wars props, and from years of doing research, I’ve found that almost anything meant to look like metal in movies and TV shows is created using the same process and type of paint (especially more recent media). I’m assuming Rio’s dagger(s) are no different so I also went with the standard painting process.
I paint the gold bands first before moving onto the leaves. Both have to be done by hand due to the intricate design. Beautiful to look at, absolutely nerve wracking to paint lol
After that, a bit of weathering is added to give it a realistic, lived in look.
Thanks again to everyone for their kind words towards this hyperfixation project of mine 💚
There are very few props I’ve coveted more than Rio’s dagger. From the few clear photos that exist of it, it looked like an absolute nightmare to build—so naturally I knew I had to make one 😂
3D modelled, resin printed and painted by yours truly.
The stand is inspired by one of the infinity symbols that can be found on all of Rio’s costumes.
For someone who’s job involves a lot of social media l seem to be really terrible at updating it 😅
Definitely did not mean to fall off of the face of the earth but just checked and it’s been exactly a year since I posted anything on here. Don’t mind me as I finally get around to posting the remaining AHS series paintings.
I don't know if anyone is into super thorough behind the scenes looks at creating a painting series, but if you are, I just posted a video going over the entire process of creating the Queen of Horror Story paintings here
I did however want to make a post pointing out "hidden" details and the reasoning behind certain creative choices for each piece.
The Medium
Side panel designs are a combination of various wood paneling and shapes seen around the house and staircase
Glass panels are referenced from the glasswork surrounding the front door of the house
Upper wood design is referenced from the dining room chairs
Background design is inspired by wallpaper seen in various rooms
The Journalist
Boarder design is pillars/structural details from the asylum common room
Background is the skylight above the main staircase
The Supreme
Cordelia is specifically drawn/designed to appear somewhere in between her looks from Coven and Apocalypse (but closer to Coven)
Top boarder design is a combination of details from the coven's outer gates/wrought iron fence
Boarder inspired by various furniture pieces seen in the house
Monochrome colour scheme for optimal Coven aesthetics™️
The Twins
Traditional circus poster vibes
Boarder is referenced from various wood carving details on old circus carts/wagons
The Hotel Guest
Main shape/design is the Hotel Cortez room key fob
Side panel designs are light panels that appear around the hotel bar/elevator
Room 64 plaque
The Actress
Tree design/colouring is based on the My Roanoke Nightmare title card art
Blood moon
Shelby was added/kept in for a variety of reasons but specifically having it be a double character piece helped balance out the overall layout of the series with the twins also being in the second row with Sally in between
The Senator
By far the hardest design to some up with
Honeycomb design based on the various posters/promotional material for the season
Clown group also based on promotional teasers, added to attempt to visually represent the idea of a cult
Bottom banner/ribbon features the cult's clown masks in an Americana style
The Outpost Leader
Bottom design is a combination of her cane and candelabra
Side candle design is based on candle holders seen throughout the outpost
Upper boarder/background based on the dining room fireplace
Added as much purple as possible into the shadows/overall colour scheme because it would have been a crime to do otherwise
The Painter
Concept was to have the overall design quite literally read as a painting
Background landscape was an attempted guess as to what her final masterpiece could have looked like
Frame referenced from one of her other framed paintings
Lower beach landscape referenced from that beach scene sorry about the footprints in the sand
I completely forgot to mention it in the last post but if you’re interested in seeing more of the AHS painting series, I’ve been documenting the process on my YouTube channel. The video above goes into detail about the concept and plans for all of the pieces in the series. Hope you enjoy!
The 10 year anniversary of American Horror Story seems like a good a day as ever to finally start sharing the finished pieces in the painting series I’ve been working on for the past few months. Here’s part 1 of 9 of Sarah Paulson’s AHS characters.
I decided to spend the week building myself a grappling hook. It’s been one of my dream projects for years to build H.G. Wells’ grappler from Warehouse 13 so I’m unbelievably happy to share the final result.
It’s life size, screen accurate, the end extends for the hooks to open/close and with the exception of some screws it’s fully 3D printed (FDM and resin). Also, I didn’t know I had it in me to 3D model something so complex until this week 😂
And They Both Lived Happily Ever After - A femslash zine for charity
IT’S FINALLY HERE (all delays very much my fault.)
So with a lot of help, I’ve made a femslash zine. A great number of you were involved (though not everything made it in - this thing got long). If you submitted something, regardless of weather I picked it- your copy is free. Drop me a dm, and I’ll get it to you.
So just what is this zine? 10 pieces of art for various fandoms ( Araleyn, Catradora, Cophine, Gelphie, RaeGray, Raylla,Shoot, Supercorp, Wayhaught, Westenray.)
How do you get it? Make a $10 (or more) donation to The Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Covid 19 Fund, and send me a screenshot - I’ll send you a digital copy!
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