New Defiance Cosplays
We are getting ready for Dragoncon, and expect an arkfall or two. Click the image above to bookmark our article section. We will be adding to it each step of the way!
Mike Bielaczyc
What’s been happening in the Sculpting room
So we are fast approaching Dragoncon, which in the South East, means time to lock ourselves in the studio and make as many costumes as fast possible. The first project is making Dwarf ears for everyone’s hobbit costumes! The Kickstarter is getting close to being funded, and I am close to making the mold for … Read more
Back from Libertycon!
So wow, what a weekend. Paul and I were Special Guests of Honor at this weekend’s Libertycon, and it was a non stop weekend! We got in late on Thursday and started with some drunken Munchkin playing, and we didn’t have a break after that. Libertycon is such a nice convention, even just as an … Read more
Upcoming costumes for Dragoncon 2013. (Mike and Laura)
So we have started planning (well it started  awhile back, but we are now making final decisions) or Dragoncon Costumes for this year. Here is a list of the costumes I am planning: World of Uteria – Battle Satyr – I am adding some ringmail and some new make up to this costume. I am … Read more
50% into the Dwarf Ears Kickstarter!
We are at 50% of our funding and a little past halfway through our campaign! We want to know what everyone thinks. Any critiques (or better yet discussions) are welcome, or advice on what other dwarven items you may want with your ears.
Rough Sculpt for the Dwarven Costume Ears
Just finished the rough sculpt for the Dwarf Ears. This is my first time using Monster Clay for a costume project and it is working great. [singlepic id=1608 w=320 h=240 float=center] I just read about a new way to smooth out Monster Clay (by spraying with canned air to freeze it, and then sanding!), so … Read more
Dwarf Ears Update – 3 days and 33%!
The Kickstarter is going great! I just posted an update over on Kickstarter, keep spreading the word!
Interactive Gencon Exhibitor Map!
So Aradani will be at Gencon again this year, and we have expanded into 2 booths! Our space is 1234. Pretty easy to remember! I just received word that they have posted an interactive map, which can be accessed below:
The Hobbit – The Desolation of Smaug Trailer
So today the Official trailer for the Desolation of Smaug premiered, right in time for our Dwarf Ear Kickstarter! As usual I love the environmental designs. I could do without the Elves running through the trees in extremely awkward CGI. And Paul pointed out that unsealed barrels, dumped into a river, fill with water … Read more
Dwarf Ears – Costume prosthetic.
For years we have helped people get pointed ears, now we are helping them get larger round ears! Or at least we hope to. We have launched a Kickstarter which will help us judge to see if sculpting, molding and putting Dwarf Ears into production is worthwhile. Our reward levels are based on when you … Read more