Essential Equipment — BLACK MAGIC CRAFT

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XPS FOAM

XPS (Extruded Polystyrene) is my main material for building. It is sold at various consturction supply stores (Home Depot) as panels for insulation. You can also order a wider variety of thicknesses and densities from my partner XPS SUPPLY.

HOTWIRE TOOLS

Hotwire tools are essential for working with XPS foam, and one of the most valuable tool types in my studio. The Proxxon and Hercules cutters are nearly identical so you can grab whichever is better priced at the time of purchase. A handled cutter is recommended in addition to a tabletop cutter for more freeform organic shapes.

Proxxon Hotwire Cutter (Thermocut) | USA | Canada | UK | Germany

Hercules Hotwire Cutter (Proxxon Clone) | USA | Canada | UK

Handheld Cutters | USA | Canada | UK | Germany

The various jigs I use with my Proxxon are from Shifting Lands

3D PRINTING

There are many companies making 3D printers and resin but the ones I have found to be the most reliable and user friendly are the 8K Printers and Resins from Phrozen. The Mini 8K is perfect for printing miniatures. If you want to print larger items, or more minis at once, the Mighty 8K would be a better option.

Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K | USA | Canada | UK | Germany

Phrozen Sonic Mighty 8K | USA | Canada | UK | Germany

Phrozen 8K Resin | USA | Canada | UK | Germany

CUTTING & SHAPING

Olfa Utility Knife | USA | Canada | UK | Germany

Olfa Blades | USA | Canada | UK | Germany

X-Acto Knife | USA | Canada | UK | Germany

X-Acto Blades | USA | Canada | UK | Germany

Self Healing Cutting Mat | USA | Canada | UK | Germany

Carpenter’s Square | USA | Canada | UK | Germany

Rotary Tool | USA | Canada | UK | Germany

Pin Vise | USA | Canada | UK | Germany

Razor Saw | USA | Canada | UK | Germany

Mini Table Saw | USA | Canada | UK | Germany

Scroll Saw | USA | Canada | UK | Germany

Palm Sander | USA | Canada | UK | Germany

Heat Gun | USA | Canada | UK | Germany

Wire Brush | USA | Canada | UK | Germany

Basic Sculpting Tools | USA | Canada | UK | Germany

Silicone Sculpting Tools | USA | Canada | UK | Germany

Texture Rolling Pins | USA | Canada | UK | Germany

ADHESIVES, SEALERS, & PUTTIES

Mini Hot Glue Gun | USA | Canada | UK | Germany

Mini Hot Glue Sticks | USA | Canada | UK | Germany

Matte Mod Podge USA | Canada | UK | Germany

PVA Glue USA | Canada | UK | Germany

Tacky Glue USA | Canada | UK | Germany

Super Glue USA | Canada | UK | Germany

Super Glue Accelerant USA | Canada | UK | Germany

5 Minute Epoxy USA | Canada | UK | Germany

Green Stuff USA | Canada | UK | Germany

Milliput (Standard) USA | Canada | UK | Germany

Sculptamold USA | Canada | UK | Germany

Dynaflex Caulking USA | Canada | UK | Germany

PAINTING

When purchasing an airbrush setup it’s important to get a good quality airbrush, but you can save money when buying your compressor as an offbrand one will work just fine.

Airbrush | USA | Canada | UK | Germany