Stuff I Use
A transparent list of the trusted brands, tools, machines, and materials I run in my workshop daily. These are pieces of kit I genuinely rely on to turn raw digital 3D files into finished display replicas.
Partners & Brand Discounts
Special discounts and direct links for tools that make a real difference.
Official PartnerHOZO Design
Game-changing precision tools designed specifically for makers, miniature artists, and prop builders. The NeoBlade & NeoSander deliver surgical precision for smoothing layer lines, trimming resin gates, and carving ultra-fine details.
- Use code FTFPROPS at checkout for 15% off
- Ideal for post-print cleanup and micro sanding
- Ergonomic, balanced high-precision blades
Workshop EssentialOmnifixo M4 — Third Hand
The ultimate Swedish-engineered magnetic holding workstation for makers. Features ultra-precise, flexible magnetic arms with parallel clamping pads that will not scratch paint or delicate custom parts.
- Magnetic baseplate with mil-spec stability
- Independently articulable multi-axis arms
- Perfect for soldering micro-LEDs & wiring props
Everyday GearOfficial Amazon Storefront
Every resin, printer accessory, sandpaper grit, airbrush supply, spray paint, primer, adhesive, and safety gear that I actually use on my workbench daily to build props from scratch.
- 3D Printing gear (Elegoo resins, build plates, cleaners)
- Finishing supplies (sandpapers, UV cure lamps, cyanoacrylate)
- Paints, weathering washes & clear coats
amazon.com/shop/ftfsocialFTFPROPS Amazon Storefront
Looking for the exact consumables, tools, drill bits, UV torches, safety respirators, and adhesives I use? I keep an organized storefront with lists categorized by build stage so you don't have to guess or waste money on the wrong materials.
The Workbench Breakdown
A high-level view of what makes up the workflow on every single FTFPROPS project.
3D Printers & Resin Essentials
The hardware and materials that form the core of every raw prop sculpt.
- Elegoo Saturn Series Resin Printers (Saturn 2 Ultra, Saturn 3 Ultra)
- Standard Gray UV photopolymer resin for crisp structural parts
- Clear & Smoky Black translucent resins for tinted lenses and magazines
- IPA (99% Isopropyl Alcohol) wash stations & ultrasonic baths
- UV Curing stations & handheld 405nm spot-curing UV torches
Sanding, Prep & Assembly
Where 80% of prop making actually happens — turning prints into seamless objects.
- Micro-grit wet sanding packs (400 to 3000 grit progression)
- Liquid UV resin for micro-filling and seamless defect repairs
- Neodymium disc magnets for detachable mags, batteries & panels
- Omnifixo M4 Magnetic Third Hand workstation for precision wiring
- HOZO Design NeoBlade & NeoSander high-precision tools
Paint, Weathering & Finishes
Creating history, weight, and authentic wear so props look real.
- High-build automotive sandable primers
- Metallic base lacquers & hairspray chipping medium
- Heavy black and burnt umber oil/acrylic washes for mechanical panel recesses
- Dry-brushing acrylics for oxidized patinas & aged metal corners
- Automotive 2K matte and semi-gloss durable clear coats