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The Lab with Doc Dave

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Dr. Dave Martin

Home: California, United States

Doc Dave is going to share how he makes props for his haunted Halloween cemetery. Props include headstones and grave markers (some animated), upholstered coffins, and realistic skeletal material all made from new materials that are mechanically distressed, painted and webbed to make them look very old and decayed. A few simple, but effective, homemade animatronics will also be on display. He will also share how he makes inexpensive atmosphere effects like "critter eyes," ground fog, lighting effects and his "Ghost Gun" (vortex cannon) made out of a 55 gallon drum. Doc Dave places emphasis is on spooky and creepy and fun rather than gore to make a family friendly haunt!

Giant Derby Skates!

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Carquinez Quad Squad Roller Derby

Home: California

Built on 2 motorized wheelchairs are 2 giant roller skates ready for Roller Derby! The skates were built as a collaboration with team members from the Carquinez Quad Squad Roller Derby Team, based in Vallejo! Come and learn about both roller derby and the art cars!

UPCYCLE DREAMING

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Scatha Allison

Home: California

Miss Velvet Cream Neocouture is ultrafemme clothing, handmade by artist Scatha G Allison. These one of a kind pieces are cut, upcycled, remade and constructed from vintage, deadstock and offcut fabrics. MVC was founded in 2003 in San Francisco. MVC invites you to enter the creative space of the working studio, showing the process, the tools and techniques, the steps that concepts manifest into physical form.

Saber Guild Endor Temple

Faire: Long Island

Maker: Saber Guild Endor Temple

Home: New York, United States of America

Saber Guild Endor Temple is a non profit organization that is recognized by Lucasfilm. We are the only costuming group that specializes in Lightsaber Stage combat. Our fundraising efforts usually benefit Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.

Stack-san

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Latte Cafelatte

Home: Chiba prefecture, Japan

I'm developing a costume that transforms humans into robots, with a voice changer that allows the wearer to speak in a robotic voice in real time, a display mouth that lip-syncs to the voice, a glowing LED heart that beats, and a wind-up screw that rotates at the waist. I want to bring cute and fun robot performances from Japan to the world and make friends with everyone through technology.

SkullMan Prints

Faire: Long Island

Maker: Ray Sussman

Home: New York, United States of America

We are SkullMan Prints, a 3D printing business from Merrick, Long Island that specializes in showcasing what 3D printers can do! We are a full time 3D print shop that makes articulating figures, fidgets, cosplay items, and home decor. Vending is something fun we love to do on the weekends, but one of our real passions is educating our customers on the potential and future of 3D printing.

501st Legion / Rebel Legion / Mando Mercs / Droid Builders

Faire: Tulsa

Maker: 501st Legion / Rebel Legion / Mandalorian Mercs - Star Wars Costuming Clubs

Home: Oklahoma, United States of America

These clubs, the 501st Legion, Rebel Legion, Mando Mercs, & Droid Builders are international STAR WARS costuming and droid-building organizations dedicated to celebrating the STAR WARS universe through the creation, display, and wearing of production-quality costumes and props that represent characters from those films, shows, books, and games. We promote an interest in STAR WARS and facilitate the use of these costumes for events and contribute to local communities through costumed charity and volunteer work, with the authorization and support of Lucasfilm.

Feltthink, Felt everything!

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: sabri tunca

Home: California

At Feltthink, fiber artist Sabri Tunca transforms soft merino wool into extraordinary felt hats that are fun and colorful. Each hat is handmade using traditional wet and needle felting techniques and shaped into unusual sculptural forms.

ProImage 3D

Faire: Tulsa

Maker: Rick Radford

Home: Oklahoma, United States of America

Proimage 3D is a company centered around Advanced Additive Manufacturing Technology. We support reverse engineering, 3D scanning, and other rapid tooling techniques for multiple business sectors.

C & J Goods L.A.

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: C & J Goods L.A.

Home: California, United States

Creative and custom leatherwork, all designed and handcrafted by Cindy & Jo. We create bespoke leather goods that fit your needs. Whether for daily use or adventure, our sturdy items and sophisticated designs are at home everywhere and anywhere. Modular in nature you will be able to seamlessly mix and match our accessories. We offer small workshops and classes in the Los Angeles area throughout the year and display at Comic Cons, Steampunk events and other nerd-friendly places.

Crafting

Faire: Tashkent

Maker: Cosplay Tashkent

Home: Mirabad, Uzbekistan

Craft in the context of cosplay is a process that allows you to improve the image, make it more detailed and interesting. Sometimes cosplayers rework the details of the purchased suit, and sometimes they pre-buy images with some details already replaced with a craft. Some craft examples: wings, crowns, masks, and other accessories

Fernside Dragons Custom Inflatables

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Fernside Dragons

Home: California, United States

We are Fernside Dragons, a married couple who taught ourselves how to make inflatable art. Come see our variety of inflatable creations! We have yard inflatable dragons and a variety of award-winning inflatable costumes, all made from scratch. Stop by to check them out, hear how we figured out how to make them, and interact with us in costume! We are excited to share what we've learned with anyone interested in the medium!

Next Level Masks

Faire: Milwaukee

Maker: Debbi Meise

Home: Wisconsin, United States of America

Hello! I Love costume making and cosplay. It’s my favorite pastime to dream up different costume pieces. I would love to share it with you and dress you up too! If it’s a mask or a headpiece I hope you find a piece to connect with! People think that masks are to hide who you are, but I think it’s a way to express part of your identity. To show the outside what’s in the inside. So come play with me and stop by my booth. Characters welcome!

Play, Pray, and Party：Made in Taiwan

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: NTPC Young Maker

This exhibit showcases Taiwan's vibrant spirit by blending traditional culture with modern technology in a bold “ Tai-ke” style. From iconic street food reimagined through artisan design, interactive games inspired by classic childhood play, to fashion infused with Indigenous and Hakka elements, and temple scenes featuring techno Third Princes and creative palanquins—every corner offers a unique sensory experience. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in a lively maker world full of surprises, and discover the creative pulse of contemporary Taiwanese culture.

Props and Costumes by Thorsson & Associates

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Shawn Thorsson

Home: California

Shawn Thorsson and his crew build all manner of costumes, props, set pieces, and art installations for film, television, advertising, and private collectors. Stop by the booth and see what's new.

The 501st Legion’s Empire City Garrison

Faire: Long Island

Maker: 501st Legion - Empire City Garrison

Home: New York, United States of America

The 501st Legion is an all-volunteer worldwide organization formed to bring together costume enthusiasts. We seek to promote interest in Star Wars through events and contributions to the local community through costumed charity and volunteer work.

Wood, filament, resin, and stepmotors!

Faire: Baton Rouge

Maker: Vanessa Owens

Home: Louisiana, United States of America

I make resin, high-definition, and uniquely painted figurines, along with filament creations, wood-burned art, and sublimation pieces inspired by retro video games and movies as well as current anime and films. I also design and build custom electronics for cosplay, such as Dragon Ball radars, articulated masks, and a one-of-a-kind Furby creation we call Furlexa, combining craftsmanship, creativity, and technology into truly unique works.

Dalek Asylum Milwaukee

Faire: Milwaukee

Maker: Dalek Asylum Milwaukee

Home: Wisconsin, United States of America

Dalek Asylum Milwaukee has been building screen accurate replicas Of the robotic bad guys from the British sci-fi series Doctor Who for a decade. Some of our members, longer than that. Come see us and find out how you can build one for yourself

Leatherworking and Doll making with Level 1

Faire: Louisville

Maker: Cora Flispart

Home: Indiana, United States of America

Two years ago, as part of Level 1, I brought some dolls that I have exhibited at KY State Fair. These are award winning dolls from Cleopatra to Daniel Boone, including a Civil War couple, bride dolls, Alice in Wonderland set, medieval set, and others. I also brought my leather crafting equipment and kids made name tags or pony tail holders. I used the sidewalk with pounding boards to let the kids make their item. I have 14 pounding boards and hammers. I strung the name tags with lacing. I have dinosaurs, Boy Scout stamps, Girl Scout stamps, animals, Native American stamps, etc. I supply predrilled leather rounds for name tags and predrilled ovals and butterflies for the pony tail holders. I provide the stick for the pony tail holders. I DO NOT charge the kids to make these items.

Adam Swartz Puppets

Faire: Happy Valley

Maker: Adam Swartz

Home: Pennsylvania, United States

11:00AM - 12:30PM Big Puppet Play & Petting Zoo 1:00PM - 3:00PM Puppet Workshop 4:00PM - 5:00PM Puppet Show

Shine INTO your next Cosplay: Wearable light-up clothing and props with Selfie Booth!

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: A. Leal

Home: California

Ever wanted to get into cosplay, but didn't know how? You'll cosplay live at Maker Faire, with the help of our bright light-up props and clothing! We'll share how we made our clothing and props, from easy to needing-light-programming levels Try it out for yourself! We also have a selfie photography booth to wear, pose, and try out our light-up cosplay clothes and props. You'll not just cosplay, but have the photos to prove it, and the know-how to make your own! We have a light up lightsaber, fan, skirt, signs, and much more!

Crochet Chain Bracelet with What the Beck?!

Faire: Downtown Columbia

Maker: Beck Seckler

Home: Maryland, United States of America

Learn the most basic crochet stitch: the chain, and create a fashionable bracelet for yourself to take home! Beck Seckler of What the Beck?! will guide you through how to hold a crochet hook and yarn, making a slip knot, creating chain stitches, and finishing off your first project. Add fun beads and choose your favorite color to make your bracelet as unique as you are! This project will take approximately 10-15 minutes. Some of Beck's crocheted garments and toys will also be available for viewing and purchase.

Predator

Faire: Tashkent

Maker: Aziz Egamov

Home: Yunusabad, Uzbekistan

This cosplay of the character from the cult film series "The Predator" is entirely handcrafted by the author. The detailed suit includes a realistic mask, armor, and weapons, recreated with special attention to the original design. Various materials were used to achieve the effect of alien texture and mechanical elements. The project demonstrates skills in EVA foam, latex, painting, and 3D decoration.

ValkIrma

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Irma Harris

Home: California, United States

ValkyIrma is a winged chimera character inspired by Valkyries, incorporating a love of birds, technology, and artistry. It combines new technology with old-fashioned DIY techniques, utilizing unconventional materials. The project was featured as a "Roaming Out and About Exhibit" and received a ribbon at Maker Faire.

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