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How-to guides from the workshop bench — finishing, workshop setup, and full build guides for our props.

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How to finish 3D printed armor

The full method for taking a raw 3D print to mirror-chrome beskar — the process we use on our own armor. Each stage has numbered steps, real shop footage, and a checkpoint.

3 of 7 stages live
  1. Print orientation and support setup for a cosplay armor part in the slicer 01 Slicer Settings for CosplayPrint
  2. Raw 3D printed armor parts prepared for primer 02 Print Prep: Supports, Joining & FillingPrep
  3. Armor part mid-smoothing with guide coat marking the low spots 03 Smoothing: Primer, Guide Coat & Block SandingSmooth
  4. 04 Paint Stack: Sealer, Base & Gloss Coming soon
  5. 05 Mirror Polish Coming soon
  6. 06 Chrome: Graphite & Alumaluster Coming soon
  7. 07 Durability & Care Coming soon
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