One Piece's Portgas D. Ace Dagger, Log Pose, and Smiley-Frowns Finished!

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Heya. 3/3 fini. Dagger, log pose, and Smiley Frowns all finished. Fire fruit not included. The last two pics washed out some, but you get the idea. Now I actually have a gap. Have to play Tom Waits' 'What's he building in there?' and see how far I can get before someone tackles me with another dream. That's okay. I can take it. Thanks to A for your cooperation on this project. Be good to you. I'm out!
bc

One Piece's Portgas D. Ace Dagger

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Shopblog/OP Dagger

Heya. The One Piece Dagger, one of three props for a Portgas D. Ace cosplay.
From carving,

to building the rails around the sheath,

to the first prime. There are still details to be added- the rings around the inside handle, a belt loop, brass fittings and then paint and clear.
Be good to you. I'm out!
bc

One Piece, Little Dog Progress

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Heya! After a long trip, Little Dog sleeps... peacefully.

One Piece coming along on schedule- maybe a little ahead, which is better for A.


Here you can see the Smiley Frowns and dagger taking shape. Major carving today.

Bright Crest arrives today for N, too! Woo hoo!

The Smiley Frowns. I love these.

That's it for now! Be good to you.
bc

One Piece Log Pose/Of 3

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

One Piece/Of 3

Heya. Here's my log pose for One Piece. One of three, with Dagger & Smiley Frowns in the fryer. Smiley Frowns cook faster so they're crunchy outside, tender inside.

The dagger will be next challenge for this project. The log pose was frustrating in the near final stages. I ended up watching utube vids on how they make ships in bottles. Not a bad way to get a feel for the tools, methods, and challenges ahead of time. I love the glass globe- hunted for weeks to find the right one. Thanks for all the email on the revamping. Input is always welcome.

Smiley Frowns should be about done.

Be good to you.
bc

COSPLAY PROP REQUEST/FAQ

Friday, May 21, 2010

Cosplay Prop Request/FAQ

I love the sound of a candy-pile dumped on the kitchen table.

They say that our perception of time is skewed, and that past present and future are not separate. This makes it sound as though trick or treat never ends. I like the feel of that.

Be who you want.


The BEST prop at your con.


Epic photo-shoot.

It starts here.

Short FAQ, and then fill out the quote request.

IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 I cannot enter a legally binding contract with you, so get a parent or legal guardian to do so on your behalf.

Our correspondence becomes our contract.  Make sure to read the FAQ.  

I ask 50% of the total commission price for materials and starting work, with the remaining balance due on completion. I start work when your down payment is received and clears. Once I begin work there are no refunds.

I use Money Orders for payment.

You have eight weeks after the balance is billed to send your remaining payment, after that both deposit and prop are forfeit.

Once a piece is in progress you will find updates and pics on Buster Cleveland.

I ship via UPS ground.  If you would like to purchase insurance please let me know before the final payment.  I build my own boxes and pack them well.  After it leaves my door it's out of my hands.

Quotes are good for 30 days.  

Prop Quote Request

Fill out all fields and copy and paste into the body of an email with Prop Quote Request in the subject header to bustercleveland@gmail.com

-Name:

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-How did you find your way here?

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-Prop:
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Okay! Give me up to a week to touch back. Luck!
bc

Santa's Tailor, Bright Crest, One piece

Friday, April 23, 2010

Shopblog/Bright Crest

Heya. Here's a long overdo shot of the Santa Belt that I made for someone back in hmmm, Oct./Nov. and finally got a picture of. No major, but here it is. Ho Ho Ho! Merrrrrry Christmas! Boy, that feels weird right now.

Next up is Bright Crest, another keyblade from Kingdom Hearts, Birth by Sleep.

Hardly any reference on this AT ALL. I found four or five good shots. None of them give so much detail as to give much in the way of guidelines but the bare minimum, but that just means a greater freedom of expression. I see great potential with this one. I love the overall butterfly shape of the handle, and the stars that look so much like a five-petaled simple flower. Also seems to be no chain for the charm but a cord. Lots of waves going on, and the paint should be bomb. Here we go, N!

And just behind Bright Crest is a set of props for A, creating your fav firefist. This has been done



a fair amount- maybe because it's easy in some ways, but we're going to make sure that this one stands out, well, like a guy with fire in his hands. The dagger will rock, the log pose/compass will be articulated, and the smileys I just love. I'll relief carve them, then paint. Again with the Push, NV on this one- turned loose to maniac it- right on, love ya for it- that- and 'children's tears' ;) Let's have some fun.

Easy 8 miles on the run today. Found a part of the chi-running form I've not yet nailed- landing my feet behind my core. Big difference. I reached consistent speeds today unrivaled by previous runs- and that's with being sore from working my tush off in the big garden. Uses more core strength, though, as I can tell this evening!

What else? Big Garden kicked my ass. Started the template for Bright Crest today, getting ideas on how to make it fly and fly high. Phish is jamming on shuffle. Food's ready. Waiting for Way to Dawn to land on M's doorstep in the next hour or so- hello, Canada. I think a little Samurai Jack's in order. Be good to you.
bc