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On the average Don & Janet take 70 steps to complete their award-winning cosplay props and art pieces.

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They are the masters at creating cosplay prop weaponry including guns and crossbows that fit perfectly into the realms of science fiction, fantasy, and steampunk.

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Other pieces include decorative hot air balloons, helmets, and award-winning costume pieces from vests to hats, and from cummerbunds to jewelry to name a few.

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They have carved their niche` in the cosplay market, and are respected throughout the globe for their unique talent and artistry.

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The Steps BeaslePunk Artists Don & Janet Beasley

Take to Create Their Cosplay Props and Art

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  1. Select a base toy gun, crossbow, or other piece

  2. Remove labels

  3. Hand sand any unwanted raised lettering

  4. Disassemble if painting multiple colors, inserting lighting, and/or salvaging using mechanisms

  5. Full sand the entire piece (pieces)

  6. Wipe down

  7. Prime

  8. Dry

  9. Paint

  10. Dry

  11. Touch up

  12. Dry

  13. Rig lighting or other special effects that need to be done before the piece is reassembled

  14. Reassemble

  15. If making a non-functioning prop, glue down any cocking mechanisms and/or barrel(s) if so desired

  16. Dry

  17. Decide on embellishments

  18. Layout embellishments on side 1

  19. Glue/attach embellishments to side 1

  20. Dry

  21. Layout embellishments on side 2

  22. Glue/attach embellishments to side 2

  23. Dry

  24. Layout embellishments on bottom (if any)

  25. Glue/attach embellishments to bottom

  26. Dry

  27. Layout embellishments on top (if any)

  28. Glue/attach embellishments to top

  29. Dry

  30. Layout embellishments on handle (if any)

  31. Glue/attach embellishments

  32. Dry

  33. Layout embellishments on barrel (if any)

  34. Glue/attach embellishments

  35. Dry

  36. Weather bottom

  37. Dry

  38. Weather side 1

  39. Dry

  40. Weather side 2

  41. Dry

  42. Weather top

  43. Dry

  44. Dry brush bottom

  45. Dry

  46. Dry brush side 1

  47. Dry

  48. Dry brush side 2

  49. Dry

  50. Dry brush top

  51. Dry

  52. Repeat steps 44-51 with additional colors if so desired

  53. Detail bottom

  54. Dry

  55. Detail side 1

  56. Dry

  57. Detail side 2

  58. Dry

  59. Detail top

  60. Dry

  61. Touch up entire piece (glued on items, paint scuffs, etc.)

  62. Dry

  63. Autograph

  64. Clear coat

  65. Dry

  66. Name the piece

  67. Create tag

  68. Add tag to piece

  69. Enter on Etsy at Etsy.com/shop/BeaslePunk

  70. Repeat steps 1-69!

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