In our season 1 podcast finale (what do we mean? Listen here!), we discuss the future of the podcast and TheLaserGirlsStudio, as well as our thoughts on the first ever AnimeNYC convention! We also talk 3D printing in the news, one article about a recent kickstarter for customized headphones, which utilizes 3D printing in their manufacturing process, and the other article detailing software being developed that automatically generates 3D printed wind-up toys. In a new pilot se

Dhemerae and I were going to opt out of New York Comic Con this year. After the chaos of 2016- from the uncertainty of obtaining passes, the blocks-long lines for entry, to the sheer over-saturation of con-goers- we were feeling that the cons (no pun intended) out-weighed the pros- we wanted to have a fun and fulfilling experience, not a stressful and uncomfortable hustle than, and that dampened our desire to attend. However, once Fan Verification season came around, we beca

We are super excited to present our first- and very ambitious- Youtube Video! We have been looking to experiment with a variety of content, and Youtube was always something we wanted to try! After many a setback, the video is finally done, and we have learned a lot about what we want to create through this channel while working on this episode of Comic Con Chronicles. Please comment on the video or down below with your (constructive) thoughts, and what you would like to see

The Final (Fantasy) Products! Check out more images in the Gallery shot by Joann Lee In order to create the desired two-toned, steel effect for both of our Buster Swords, we set out on an extensive testing period to cover all our bases. Experimenting upon familiar and unfamiliar materials, we were not only able to refine the "chroming" process we commonly use on our projects, but we also created a nuanced reference library of test pieces to go to for upcoming projects, savin

To Final Fantasy VII fans, the Norse figure Fenrir is most iconically associated with Cloud Strife, acting as a symbol of his lone wolf, warrior demeanor. This is especially apparent in Advent Children, for Fenrirs are represented everywhere, from fashion motifs and motorcycles to appearance of actual wolves. It is because of this prominence that I wanted to create a special piece dedicated to this important aspect of Cloud's character design. I wanted to share my 3D printe

Kicking off some written content for our Comic Con Chronicles series, we wanted to bring up some preliminary points we both practice and have learned while working on 3D printed cosplay. So, for those of you just now prepping for New York Comic Con 2016 or another upcoming convention you plan on cosplaying to, let us help you as you begin your journey! Set your Context, physically and conceptually: Dhemerae and I always keep the following list of questions in mind not only a

Just as we promised, here is a roundup of things we mentioned in this week's blog post, as well as some supplementary recommendations! Sarah My Pinterest The Sick Rose: Disease and the Art of Medical Illustration by Richard Barnett Language of Flowers by Kate Greenaway Vouge.com's Fashion Show Archive ... a sampling of Tetsuya Nomura's work -AND some fun, but nonetheless awesome, extras: Ergo Proxy (Anime) Revolutionary Girl Utena (Anime) Final Fantasy X and X-2 (Video Games)

My journey is almost to an end! To round out the remaining aspects of my final "look," I decided on the following format since none of these pieces had enough information for individual posts. It was during this time where I pleasantly surprised myself with a craftiness and handiness side, an aspect of myself I do not normally access when I 3D model. It was educational and straight up fun to find solutions in a new way! All the links to anything I pruchased/discuss will be

After the unfortunate plating disappointment, my brain was fried; what now? This is the most significant part of my entire costume, and with less than two months till Game Day, I still had no clue what I was doing! As I drove back from the plater’s, I knew that by the end of the day I needed a solution. After brainstorming and web-surfing with Dhemerae, we concluded that some sort of chrome painting kit would best fit my price and time constraints. Though nervous to try a b

Early chrome dreams through the lense of a finger-printed computer screen After putting it off for a multitude of reasons (I wanted to see what the prints looked like in person, I had no idea what color to use, etc.), I was at the last absolute point to address the humongous elephant looming over my shoulder; getting this armor chromed! This process was completely new for me, simultaneously nerve-wracking and exciting. The Mission I wanted to make sure that however I painted

Long time, no CCC post, but I am finally back! I wanted to change up my entry format for this round, and go through how my armor was constructed, step by step. Since the armbands were done using the same process, I will only show the breastplate, mostly because it is a bit more impactful in photos. Sprinkled throughout this piece will also be tutorial-esque asides on how to do some of what I did in zBrush! Also, my apologies for not using more images of my armor in-progress;

Top Image: An Illustrator "drawing" of my inital design thoughts. Bottom Images: This was the final sketch I did of the costume; Comparing it to my final piece, how much did my vision change? With my character chosen, I began to set the groundwork for the project. I always start my projects with a sketch of my ultimate, ideal final product, regardless of any hindrance; If I had all the time and money in the world, what would this piece come to be like. While portions of it ma

The Comic Con Chronicles will document Sarah's quest to 3D print her cosplay for 2015 New York Comic Con. She hope through these entries to share what she has learned, especially from a 3D modeling and printing perspective, and hopes her findings can both aid and inspire her readers in their own 3D printing journeys. What and Why: The Project’s Conception Both Dhemerae and I have been interested in moving into more wearable 3D work for a while. Living in New York, where the