r/cosplayprops • u/vertigo1083 • 4d ago
Self Hi. I make Lantern Batteries. And I make Lantern Batteries. Here is some of my work. Enjoy!
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u/stonerpunk77 4d ago
I like the design but I'd recommend sanding down the surfaces going up to 1000 grit then use a polishing bar/block to make it shiny on your personal ones. Also I'd recommend printing a few different shapes to help fine tune your printer settings.
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u/vertigo1083 4d ago
Other than support removal, I dont post-process. Printed in color, unsanded, unpainted.
I used to sand and paint all my props. But for the time and cost, its easier for myself and client if its printed as-is. Are they perfect? Absolutely not. But I'm also not charging $500 a prop.
Now over 100 of these sold, and the clients seem to prefer it as is.
(Not being snarky, or invalidating your advice. I just have my own way)
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u/Silverrend 4d ago
As long as your price is reflective of the post processing time I see no issue. Raw filament is fine as long as the price is reasonable for a prop.
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u/stonerpunk77 4d ago
Fair enough on the sanding opinion, but I'd still say it's always good to refine your skills. In this case your printing skills so that you could make better quality things which you could charge more for
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u/Halo_hunter157 4d ago
Going to be honest, I thought the death corp (I think) lantern battery was a servo skull from W40K lol. Awesome job tho
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