You are literally the only one I have seen that have the patience to get rid of all the print lines. And that is also why your builds are nr1. Huge respect for the amount of work that you do on your pieces. Incredible work and I love your videos!!!
In theory you should be able to just spray a clear lacquer overtop. If it reacts strangely to the graphite being a powder then add a layer of artist fixative spray first.
You crushed this project. I used to do practical effects work and I'm very impressed with your results. Ive seen a lot of mandalorian build videos and in my opinion you built the best one. Please keep going.
Just discovered your channel and am so happy I did! Love your attention to detail and creative problem solving. Also, and importantly, your MOM IS AMAZING!!! ❤️❤
Tip to make smoothing your FDM prints easier with Bondo... sand the raw print first before you add Bondo. It drastically cuts down your Bondo, Sanding, Filler Primer process! Great work!!!
A-Mazing!!! Thanks so much for sharing, and also for documenting the process. Too many talk about what they did, or are going to do without showing the details of the process (that is the hard part in creating content) and you nailed it. (P.S. I cried a little for you when you had the orange peel problem after applying that gloss paint coat... been there.)
Absolutely stunning, all your hard work really paid off. The finish of the armour is gorgeous and the whole piece is incredible great job by your mum too!!!!!
51:32 the way they do it is they spray alumaluster in about 2-3 light passes and the other parts get a pass more and a more satin clear coat. the mudhorn on the shoulder also get sprayed at more opacity but uses the same 2k clear
I love the job you did on smoothing the surfaces before you painted the black. This is not an easy job, hard work, attention to detail, and your experience and skills created the perfect base for the graphite powder. Thank you for sharing your secret with the rest of us! What a great job, can't wait to see your next project!!
OMG YOU ARE FREAKING INCREDIBLE! That is simply and by far the MOST on-point replicative costume I’ve ever seen. Genius. Wow. Serious hats off to you. Absolutely brilliant.
You did an amazing job!! I’m so glad I found your video since I’m printing mine right now and was trying to figure out what to do to get the perfect chrome look!
Just wanted to drop a real quick message to say how incredibly cool this looks. Very amazingly well executed. I really want to wear that now 🥺 Keep up the awesome work. P.s. first of your videos I've ever seen!
I dropped my mando helmet while sanding it and it cracked in the EXACT same spot 😂 glad to know I’m not the only one. I just super glued it back together.
Wow this is phenomenal. Im currently working on a 9:10 scale version of the dragonslayer from berserk and its a lot of bondo filling and sanding so I definitely feel the struggle. Im going to do the graphtie powder rubbing technique too so I hope that turns out well. Great build!
You won’t need conical supports for the helmet - because of the ways domes print they are able to support themselves even if they surpass your max overhang angle (especially on creality machines - they manage this great). The finished piece looks amazing tho👌
Wow it came out amazing!!! Now I'm torn between doing graphite or buying the 450$ paint they use on the show. Not to mention saving money but the graphite looks incredible. Very good and detailed video thanks for taking the time to video and edit your work flow. Awesome!!
Thanks! I guess it depends how much you value the idea of something that is actually screen accurate vs something that looks screen accurate. Both of them are valid options.
The results are amazing. Pretty clean and accurate. Did you use a clear laquer or gloss layer over the graphite powder on the armor? I ask bc I know sometimes that could affect the glossy appearance. I worry about fingerprints or the color coming off if I don't seal the armor or helmet.
It looks great! But I think you should have not skimped on the leather belt. I think the pleather weakens the look of the final piece, but still- it’s amazing!!!!
That came out so freaking awesome! I've never seen the show, and I usually just use my 3D printers for functional parts, but I've been trying to understand the allure of the Mandalorian. Thanks for a very entertaining and educational video.
Sounds good! I’d just double check that there’s no strange reaction with adding the clear coating directly on top of the graphite powder; you might need to use some sort of artist fixative spray as a bit of a barrier.
When you sprayed the helmet with the black rustoleum that you said was a nightmare, how did you repair it and get it to be that amazing high gloss black finish in the end? Did you sand it down and start over? Did you use a flat black paint and then spray over that with the clear lacquer rustoleum to achieve that super glossy finish that you had in the end?
Yes. Sanded it down so that it was smooth again and then the flat black with the lacquer over it. The lacquer was going to make anything look glossy enough and I’ve always had great results with the flat black and not having it create drips or orange peel, etc.
Hi! Do you have any tips for using the clear lacquer on the flat black primer? Did you let the primer dry for a day first and then do the clear lacquer? How did you apply lacquer? 2 light coats?
I love watching your channel❤. Keep up the amazing inspirational work. If you don’t mind me asking. Did you model the Mando armour yourself or get it from a third party? I ask because I would like to try a full armour. It’s to go with my R2D2
Amazing job 👍🏼 I’m looking to do the same process for my helmet. Just a quick question, you used a flat black primer with a clear coat over that then the graphite? Which clear coat did you use? Many thanks love the vids 👍🏼
im planning on 3d printing armour to wear, could i use graphite powder and then use clear coat to seal it in and make it more durable and better for handling?
I really really love it. One question with the Graphite powder. If you would like to wear this as a costume would you recommend useing the powder or does it rub of if you touche it ?
I’d still consider the graphite powder a valid option even for a costume, I’d just end up setting it with a clear coat to save the finish from getting fingerprints all over it, etc.
Hello mate, awesome work.I have a helmet that I use for display.It’s resin,after priming with grey primer, I used rub and buff, but after seeing the graphite technique I might try that.I am having problems securing the visor,could you maybe do a video on how you secured yours from the inside of the helmet please? Cheers
I go into a bit more detail about how I like installing helmet visors in my original Mando helmet video (around the 7 minute mark): th-cam.com/video/h5MIk9bomOI/w-d-xo.html
Great work. Question: You just used black as an initial coat and covered that with a layer or two of clear gloss lacquer. Then used the graphite powder to get the beskar color. Is that it, or did you also use that same clear gloss lacquer after applying the graphite powder to seal it from any smudges/wear?
I believe it was the black and then 1 coat of lacquer. I can’t see why doing 2 coats would cause an issue though if you don’t feel like you got enough of an even coat with just 1 pass. I didn’t use anything over the graphite powder as the mixture of power and spray would almost completely eliminate the graphite power effect. You might be able to use a spray intended for use with powered mediums to act as a barrier and then spray lacquer on top.
@@studioofmm Oh yeah that makes sense. I was just thinking of a way to seal the graphite powder because I intend on wearing my helmet and don't want to smudge it. You don't think a coat of clear would seal the graphite powder without ruining the color of it?
The graphite powder seems to be surprisingly durable. It’s weird. Once it’s rubbed on it really doesn’t rub off. Of course there could be a lot of different factors that could change that and I completely understand wanting to protect a piece intended for wear. I’ve never directly attempted to spray the graphite power with any clear coat, but I did try using it on a piece that I then added resin to and it basically completely dissolved the powder and turned it black again. I’d recommend whatever you’re thinking of trying to use that you do a test on an extra piece first.
@@studioofmm That's a good idea. I'll probably do a little test before finishing the whole helmet once the graphite powder arrives on Friday. So it's durable, which is great, but does it leave any graphite stains on your fingers when you touch the helmet?
Update: Adding a clear coat after applying the graphite powder worked well. Just make sure the helmet is clean and doesn't have any finger prints or marks in the graphite powder before you do the clear coat or else they will be sealed under and remain visible.
I would just try finishing it with a clear lacquer spray. Because Alumaluster is a resin based paint the high gloss finish will still look appropriate. The graphite powder on its own is almost too reflective and mirror like.
You are literally the only one I have seen that have the patience to get rid of all the print lines. And that is also why your builds are nr1.
Huge respect for the amount of work that you do on your pieces.
Incredible work and I love your videos!!!
I hope you enjoy seeing the process of making the Mandalorian. Thanks so much for watching 😊
Phenomenal bravoo.
Thanks ☺️
How do you seal the graphite powder? Thank you soooo much! Love from greece!
In theory you should be able to just spray a clear lacquer overtop. If it reacts strangely to the graphite being a powder then add a layer of artist fixative spray first.
You crushed this project. I used to do practical effects work and I'm very impressed with your results. Ive seen a lot of mandalorian build videos and in my opinion you built the best one. Please keep going.
the graphite powder technique was perfect!
Just discovered your channel and am so happy I did! Love your attention to detail and creative problem solving. Also, and importantly, your MOM IS AMAZING!!! ❤️❤
That's a lot of work! 💚🇬🇧🌱 You truly are a perfectionist🫶
you and your mom make a great team. your mom should do some tutorials on costume design and sewing.
There are some talented people out there wow 👏 😊
This is the most accurate and clean set of armor and helmet I’ve seen! Amazing work!
Wow… that graphite powder is a miracle technique. Definitely using that when it comes time to make my own. Great work!
Tip to make smoothing your FDM prints easier with Bondo... sand the raw print first before you add Bondo. It drastically cuts down your Bondo, Sanding, Filler Primer process! Great work!!!
This color.... omg you nailed it
It is not 100% accurate but... it's perfect anyway
How can you nail something but not be 100% lol
@@StarkWars Confusing? yes, that´s kinda how I felt, because for me it is perfect, but it is not 100% accurate, so it is not perfect...
That paintjob is NUTS!!!
The best Mando i have seen so far. Amazing work!
Whoaaaa that was insane. I didn't expect it to look like actual Beskar. This needs more views.
A-Mazing!!!
Thanks so much for sharing, and also for documenting the process. Too many talk about what they did, or are going to do without showing the details of the process (that is the hard part in creating content) and you nailed it. (P.S. I cried a little for you when you had the orange peel problem after applying that gloss paint coat... been there.)
I am so jelly of all of this. the process, skills, time and the flawless results. that is an epic piece of kit.
Ngl, I believe you have made the best Mandalorian Life Size prop, EVER, good work, and keep that goin
Came out awesome. Probably one of the best mando builds. Now you have your own personal Mando to chill with!
Holy crap this is the most screen accurate techniques I have seen. You got a new sub
I stumbled onto your video and I am blown away! This build is incredible on many levels. Great job!
Absolutely stunning, all your hard work really paid off. The finish of the armour is gorgeous and the whole piece is incredible great job by your mum too!!!!!
Thank you!
I want to keep giving you likes but I can’t my goodness it’s beautiful you should be so proud of yourself.
This is absolutely incredible! The Graphite powder is insanely accurate, love it congrats!
51:32 the way they do it is they spray alumaluster in about 2-3 light passes and the other parts get a pass more and a more satin clear coat. the mudhorn on the shoulder also get sprayed at more opacity but uses the same 2k clear
I love the job you did on smoothing the surfaces before you painted the black. This is not an easy job, hard work, attention to detail, and your experience and skills created the perfect base for the graphite powder. Thank you for sharing your secret with the rest of us!
What a great job, can't wait to see your next project!!
really love your work, great ideas although you've opened up a whole new world of collecting of life sized figures lol....
Wow, great work really looks incredible
Beautiful job! Have you thought about weathering the fabric?
Really impressive. Your second helmet was a huge leap forward from your first, and that was quite good. This one rates with the best I have seen.
I love this graphite powder! thank you for the tip!!
I didn't realize this video was an hour-long before finishing it lol, very cool job 🔥
Amazing finish you did ! That was super flat polished and deeply glossy, super impressed with your skill
Omg wow that is amazing.❤ I could never put that much work into a costume.😅 I admire your persistence.
Thank you! This was on the more simple side of projects for me 😅😆
OMG YOU ARE FREAKING INCREDIBLE! That is simply and by far the MOST on-point replicative costume I’ve ever seen. Genius. Wow. Serious hats off to you. Absolutely brilliant.
Incredible work, congratulations,Beautiful...
❤️❤️❤️
You did an AMAZING job, the graphite powder technique is absolutely AWESOME!
You did an amazing job!! I’m so glad I found your video since I’m printing mine right now and was trying to figure out what to do to get the perfect chrome look!
What is the paint, rustoleum black lacquer? I wonder how well something like alclad chrome would work with it. Great job on this. Superior finish.
Just wanted to drop a real quick message to say how incredibly cool this looks. Very amazingly well executed.
I really want to wear that now 🥺
Keep up the awesome work.
P.s. first of your videos I've ever seen!
Wow that looks absolutely amazing well done I know someone who would love it really would you’re amazing😊😊
I dropped my mando helmet while sanding it and it cracked in the EXACT same spot 😂 glad to know I’m not the only one. I just super glued it back together.
Wow this is phenomenal. Im currently working on a 9:10 scale version of the dragonslayer from berserk and its a lot of bondo filling and sanding so I definitely feel the struggle. Im going to do the graphtie powder rubbing technique too so I hope that turns out well. Great build!
That was great! Really very impressive. You did a first rate job! Congratulations 👏!
Awesome, so well done. You're very talented with a keen eye for details. Keep up the great work. TY.
I was on the fence about how i wanted to repaint my Mandalorian helmet and you definitely convinced me with the graphite powder, great job
Absolutely AWESOME!! You thinking of selling the plans for all of this at all?
I’m about to buy the CR 10 for Christmas and my god this is insane!! 😍😍
Awesome! It’s a fantastic printer.
Same here ;)
The Bomb dot Cim. This was Awesome!! You have some incredible skills there. Keep the props coming.
You won’t need conical supports for the helmet - because of the ways domes print they are able to support themselves even if they surpass your max overhang angle (especially on creality machines - they manage this great). The finished piece looks amazing tho👌
I know, I’m just wildly paranoid 😆 The next helmet I print I think I’m going to finally take the plunge though.
@@studioofmm haha fair enough - it ends up saving a lot of time and material!
Wow it came out amazing!!! Now I'm torn between doing graphite or buying the 450$ paint they use on the show. Not to mention saving money but the graphite looks incredible. Very good and detailed video thanks for taking the time to video and edit your work flow. Awesome!!
Thanks! I guess it depends how much you value the idea of something that is actually screen accurate vs something that looks screen accurate. Both of them are valid options.
The results are amazing. Pretty clean and accurate. Did you use a clear laquer or gloss layer over the graphite powder on the armor? I ask bc I know sometimes that could affect the glossy appearance. I worry about fingerprints or the color coming off if I don't seal the armor or helmet.
Amazing work!!!!!! do you use something to seal the graphite powder some transparent varnish or something?
Great work, so beautyful!
This is absolutely Amazing!
Great Job
It looks great! But I think you should have not skimped on the leather belt. I think the pleather weakens the look of the final piece, but still- it’s amazing!!!!
Turned out amazing. I loved the video.
🇨🇦Fellow Canadian here🇨🇦
amazing work by both you and your mom!!! THIS is the way.
Absolutely beautiful
Absolutely beautiful!
The graphite looks amazing! great work.
An incredible build, thanks for sharing your process and so much detail!
So freaking cool! Awesome work.
That came out so freaking awesome! I've never seen the show, and I usually just use my 3D printers for functional parts, but I've been trying to understand the allure of the Mandalorian. Thanks for a very entertaining and educational video.
Great project. Can I just ask if the Graphite Powder you used was the Black or the Charcoal. Thanks.
Excellent work! I'll be using some graphite powder in the future! Keep being awesome.
That was a long vid! BUt that's probably the nicest looking set of Mando I have seen on youtube, great work! Thumbs up to a fellow Canuk!!
Incredible job! Love the shine.
Nice work! My plan is to brake some pencils and get the graphite from them , then primer-gloss black-2k clear-graphite-2k clear what do you think ?
Sounds good! I’d just double check that there’s no strange reaction with adding the clear coating directly on top of the graphite powder; you might need to use some sort of artist fixative spray as a bit of a barrier.
Truly an AMAZING job with this build👌🏻 A massiv undertaking! Love the attention to every little detail! Just stunning🤩 Cheers
Thank you 😊
When you sprayed the helmet with the black rustoleum that you said was a nightmare, how did you repair it and get it to be that amazing high gloss black finish in the end? Did you sand it down and start over? Did you use a flat black paint and then spray over that with the clear lacquer rustoleum to achieve that super glossy finish that you had in the end?
Yes. Sanded it down so that it was smooth again and then the flat black with the lacquer over it. The lacquer was going to make anything look glossy enough and I’ve always had great results with the flat black and not having it create drips or orange peel, etc.
Beautiful work
Wow I have no words, just WOW !
Hi! Do you have any tips for using the clear lacquer on the flat black primer? Did you let the primer dry for a day first and then do the clear lacquer? How did you apply lacquer? 2 light coats?
I love watching your channel❤. Keep up the amazing inspirational work. If you don’t mind me asking. Did you model the Mando armour yourself or get it from a third party? I ask because I would like to try a full armour. It’s to go with my R2D2
Amazing job 👍🏼 I’m looking to do the same process for my helmet. Just a quick question, you used a flat black primer with a clear coat over that then the graphite? Which clear coat did you use? Many thanks love the vids 👍🏼
el mejor que e vistoo ..saludos desde chile !!!
Excellent build, you and your ma are a great team.
Nice job. Looks amazing.
This came out gorgeous!
im planning on 3d printing armour to wear, could i use graphite powder and then use clear coat to seal it in and make it more durable and better for handling?
Absolutely amazing. What brand spray paints did you use?
Also it would be great if you can remodel the bust and stick 😊
I really really love it. One question with the Graphite powder. If you would like to wear this as a costume would you recommend useing the powder or does it rub of if you touche it ?
I’d still consider the graphite powder a valid option even for a costume, I’d just end up setting it with a clear coat to save the finish from getting fingerprints all over it, etc.
Well done las awesome video you deserve way more credit
Beautiful job!
That is phenomenal - Great work!
Buenas noches, que tipo de impresora 3 D usaste..
Tu trabajo es hermoso...
Beautiful work 👏
Beautiful work !
OMG! Excellent work
Hello mate, awesome work.I have a helmet that I use for display.It’s resin,after priming with grey primer, I used rub and buff, but after seeing the graphite technique I might try that.I am having problems securing the visor,could you maybe do a video on how you secured yours from the inside of the helmet please? Cheers
I go into a bit more detail about how I like installing helmet visors in my original Mando helmet video (around the 7 minute mark): th-cam.com/video/h5MIk9bomOI/w-d-xo.html
Damn woman, this just turned out really bad ass!
Thank you!
Amazing Job! Do you sell these props?
great piece of work !
Great work.
Question: You just used black as an initial coat and covered that with a layer or two of clear gloss lacquer. Then used the graphite powder to get the beskar color. Is that it, or did you also use that same clear gloss lacquer after applying the graphite powder to seal it from any smudges/wear?
I believe it was the black and then 1 coat of lacquer. I can’t see why doing 2 coats would cause an issue though if you don’t feel like you got enough of an even coat with just 1 pass. I didn’t use anything over the graphite powder as the mixture of power and spray would almost completely eliminate the graphite power effect. You might be able to use a spray intended for use with powered mediums to act as a barrier and then spray lacquer on top.
@@studioofmm Oh yeah that makes sense. I was just thinking of a way to seal the graphite powder because I intend on wearing my helmet and don't want to smudge it.
You don't think a coat of clear would seal the graphite powder without ruining the color of it?
The graphite powder seems to be surprisingly durable. It’s weird. Once it’s rubbed on it really doesn’t rub off. Of course there could be a lot of different factors that could change that and I completely understand wanting to protect a piece intended for wear.
I’ve never directly attempted to spray the graphite power with any clear coat, but I did try using it on a piece that I then added resin to and it basically completely dissolved the powder and turned it black again. I’d recommend whatever you’re thinking of trying to use that you do a test on an extra piece first.
@@studioofmm That's a good idea. I'll probably do a little test before finishing the whole helmet once the graphite powder arrives on Friday.
So it's durable, which is great, but does it leave any graphite stains on your fingers when you touch the helmet?
Update: Adding a clear coat after applying the graphite powder worked well. Just make sure the helmet is clean and doesn't have any finger prints or marks in the graphite powder before you do the clear coat or else they will be sealed under and remain visible.
Can you seal the graphite without ruining the effect? A matte finishing spray would knock down the reflectivity
I would just try finishing it with a clear lacquer spray. Because Alumaluster is a resin based paint the high gloss finish will still look appropriate. The graphite powder on its own is almost too reflective and mirror like.
@@studioofmm 2k resin clear works or alclad aqua gloss. Check out the video Coregeek has on sealing it.
WOW amazing job!!!! I'm VERY impressed with all the detail you put into this =) keep it up!
Hi. Super fan of your work. How tall is the bust ? in cm ?
THIS IS THE WAY! Great work.
Wow ! Incredible job!!!!
Omg this is a massive project. :)