Build Guides

How to Add Electronics to Your Helmet: LEDs, Fa...

A friendly, practical guide to wiring LEDs, cooling fans, and voice changers into your 3D-printed cosplay helmet — what to buy, how to power it, and how to wire it...

How to Build a Clone Trooper Helmet: Screen Acc...

Phase I or Phase II? 501st-ready or personal custom? This guide breaks down everything you need to know before building your Clone Trooper helmet — from choosing the right variant...

Beginner's Guide to Painting Star Wars Props: P...

New to painting Star Wars cosplay props? This step-by-step guide covers everything from priming 3D-printed surfaces to applying base coats, weathering for screen accuracy, and sealing with a clear coat.

How to Sand and Finish 3D Printed Armor

Raw 3D prints straight off the bed look nothing like the polished armor you see at conventions. Here's a step-by-step guide to sanding, priming, and finishing your cosplay pieces to...

How to Choose Your Mandalorian Armor

Light or heavy? Screen accurate or custom? Everything you need to know before choosing your Mandalorian armor set — and how NMT's Workshop can help you finish it.