Bill Doran

Photo Courtesy Soulfire Photography Bill Doran operates Punished Props, and his costuming and prop building work has been featured at sites like Tested and can be seen at popular conventions. Learn how he got in to costuming and prop building, what’s so special about going to conventions in costume, and his journey to taking his hobby full-time, and advice for people that might be interested but don’t know where to start. Plus, how members of the community eagerly share their knowledge, what makes replica props special compared to Hollywood props, the difficulties in translating fictional items to physical props, and more. Links: Follow Bill Doran on Twitter Like Punished Props on Facebook Punished Props on YouTube Dragon*Con Penny Arcade Expo Harrison Krix’s Volpin Props Beginner’s Guide to Making Mind-Blowing Props Smooth-On TAP Plastics Shapeways Replica Prop Forums Project Triforce Cosplay Subreddit The Morning Stream