CWLbuildsHello Everyone! I know this is a bit different than what I usually post but I thought it would be fun to share what I work on for three months of the year. This is an annual haunted house put on each year on halloween at 1441 Church Drive San Jose CA. It is entirely free to the public and we get around 7,000 people going through over the course of 2 days. A small crew of about 25 people volunteer their time and tools for three months to build everything from the ground up. All the materials from lumber, screws, and paint to props, costumes, and lights all come out of our pockets and from the wonderful donations of patrons. The theme changes each year and this year was our 10 year anniversary at the church drive location. Speaking of location we build the entire structure on the owners front driveways and lawn. It takes 3 months to build, we open it for 2-3 days and it all comes down in 1 weekend. Thank you all for watching and I hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween. If you're in the San Jose area between the first weekend in August and the first weekend in November come by Church Street and say Hi!
Boo Crew Halloween Fun House 2019CWLbuilds2019-11-06 | Hello Everyone! I know this is a bit different than what I usually post but I thought it would be fun to share what I work on for three months of the year. This is an annual haunted house put on each year on halloween at 1441 Church Drive San Jose CA. It is entirely free to the public and we get around 7,000 people going through over the course of 2 days. A small crew of about 25 people volunteer their time and tools for three months to build everything from the ground up. All the materials from lumber, screws, and paint to props, costumes, and lights all come out of our pockets and from the wonderful donations of patrons. The theme changes each year and this year was our 10 year anniversary at the church drive location. Speaking of location we build the entire structure on the owners front driveways and lawn. It takes 3 months to build, we open it for 2-3 days and it all comes down in 1 weekend. Thank you all for watching and I hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween. If you're in the San Jose area between the first weekend in August and the first weekend in November come by Church Street and say Hi!
If you would like to support us I will leave a link below to a Gofundme: gofundme.com/f/boocrew2019Making a Custom Sand Worm Sculpture from ScratchCWLbuilds2024-09-06 | Hi everyone! In this video I make a sand worm model from scratch. Don't really know what inspired this one but I had the idea awhile back and wanted to make it. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy!
I've really taken a liking to kit bashing and modelmaking like this. It's a great way to stay creative especially with a very small workshop space like I have now. I'm so used to working on larger scale projects to its cool to scale down for once and work on these.Boo Crew Haunted House 2022 Drone ShotsCWLbuilds2024-08-22 | This is a drone video for the 2022 halloween display/haunted house on church drive San Jose. This is a fully volunteer thing and we don't charge any money to enter. it's been happening for over 10 years now and we do a different theme each year.Boo Crew SJ Haunted House Full Walkthrough 2022CWLbuilds2024-08-22 | The Boo Crew Haunted House Full walkthrough with no actors or patrons. This is a walkthrough video for the 2022 halloween display/haunted house on church drive San Jose. This is a fully volunteer thing and we don't charge any money to enter. its been happening for over 10 years now and we do a different theme each year.Building a Custom Miniature Flamethrower DroidCWLbuilds2024-08-04 | Hi everyone! In this video I make a flamethrower mech model from scratch. Don't really know what inspired this one but I had the idea awhile back and wanted to make it. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy!
I've really taken a liking to kit bashing and modelmaking like this. It's a great way to stay creative especially with a very small workshop space like I have now. I'm so used to working on larger scale projects to its cool to scale down for once and work on these.Sentient Walking Mushroom Mech Made From Thrift Store FindsCWLbuilds2024-06-01 | Hi everyone in this video I make a sentient walking mushroom mech from things I found at the thrift store. I found both parts at the same time and the project basically built itself around those. I'm super happy with how it turned out and I hope you enjoy the video.
I've really taken a liking to kit bashing and modelmaking like this. It's a great way to stay creative especially with a very small workshop space like I have now. I'm so used to working on larger scale projects to its cool to scale down for once and work on these.Kitbash Model Making A Space Pirate Ship? With a Sharks Mouth? What Could be Cooler Than That?!?CWLbuilds2024-05-05 | Hi everyone in this video I make a space pirate ship with a super cool shark mouth. I mean what could be cooler than that? My 5-year-old self would have loved this, today me still loves this. Made from very accessible materials and parts this project can be done by almost anyone! Just stay safe and have fun. Space Pirates rule!!
I've really taken a liking to kit bashing and modelmaking like this. It's a great way to stay creative especially with a very small workshop space like I have now. I'm so used to working on larger scale projects to its cool to scale down for once and work on these.Kitbash Cowboy Robot Model C45 The Fastest Artificial Hand in the WestCWLbuilds2024-04-21 | Hi Everyone! In this video I make am old west droid right out of an old west movie. His name is C45 but the locals just call him "The Fastest Artificial Hand in the West" Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy!
I've really taken a liking to kit bashing and modelmaking like this. It's a great way to stay creative especially with a very small workshop space like I have now. I'm so used to working on larger scale projects to its cool to scale down for once and work on these.Medical Droid Kit Bash Project, The Story or MD-206 and ATLU-206CWLbuilds2024-04-13 | Hi Everyone! In this video I make two droids, MD-206 and ATLU-206 a duo medical team lost in a desolate wasteland in search of people to help. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy!
I've really taken a liking to kit bashing and modelmaking like this. It's a great way to stay creative especially with a very small workshop space like I have now. I'm so used to working on larger scale projects to its cool to scale down for once and work on these.Scratch Built Tank using Thrift Store ToysCWLbuilds2024-04-05 | Hi everyone in this video I build a fantasy tank using only thrift store toys and other scraps. I'm hoping to do more projects like this in the future so subscribe if you want to see more.
Camera Gear: Sony Alpha a7 II: amzn.to/3TFTuPT Sony 28-70mm: amzn.to/4cHYEn5 LED Camera Lights: amzn.to/43GhVkT Light Mounts: amzn.to/3VGAtPS Blue Yeti Microphone: amzn.to/3xtdBJrHow to make Herb Salt. #food #hobbitlife #recipe #hobbit #cooking #lotrCWLbuilds2024-02-09 | ...How to Make Lembas Bread from Lord of the RingsCWLbuilds2024-02-05 | In this video I show how to make Lembas or Waybread from the Lord of the Rings as well as Hardtack bread.
Lembas Bread Recipe By CWLbuilds
2 Cups (260 Grams) All Purpose Flour 1 Tsp (5 Grams) Baking Powder 1 Tsp (5 Grams) Salt 2 Tbsp (30 Grams) Butter 1 Tbsp (20 Grams) Honey ¾ Cup (180 Grams) Water
Mix all the ingredients together until a dough forms Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes Set the dough in an oiled bowl and cover, allowing to rest for 1 hour Preheat your oven to 425°F or 220°C On a lightly floured surface roll out the dough to a rectangle roughly 12 x 15 inches Using a knife or a pizza cutter cut the dough into 3x3 inch squares Space the squares out on a baking sheet and using a butter knife score diagonal cuts across the Lembas bread Bake for 10 minutes Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack
Hardtack Recipe By CWLbuilds
2 Cups (260 Grams) All Purpose Flour 1 ½ Tsp (8 Grams) Salt ¾ Cup (180 Grams) Water
Preheat oven to 375℉ or 190℃ Mix Flour, Salt, and Water together in a bowl until a simple dough forms Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to thickness of ⅓ inch Cut the dough into 3x3 inch squares with a knife or pizza cutter Space the squares out on a baking sheet and using a butter knife score diagonal cuts across each one Using a fork poke a few holes into each square, this will keep them from puffing up too much Place in the oven and bake for 1 hour flipping the hard tack once halfway through After an hour take the hardtack out of the oven and cool completely on a wire rackHow to Make Citrus Salt #cooking #lotr #diy #hobbitCWLbuilds2024-01-31 | ...Building a Mini Model Cabin with Coffee Stir SticksCWLbuilds2023-03-25 | Hey everyone! It's been a while since I posted last. I hope you all enjoy this new video I've been working on. I'm still very new to model making but I've always wanted to give it a try. This is a great project if you're limited by space and don't have a workspace. All you need is a desk and some time.
Let me know if you build on yourself after watching this video. hit me up on my insta, it's the same handle as here.
Materials used: Coffee Stir Sticks Wooden Skewers Cardboard Cereal Box Tacky Glue Super Glue Hot Glue Alcohol Ink Acrylic paintCWLbuilds Custom Red Hood GauntletsCWLbuilds2020-07-16 | In this video I show how to build these custom Red Hood gauntlets out of 6mm craft foam and acrylic sheets. These can be used for any costume or cosplay you want so get creative!
For anyone who is mad that I charge for my patterns Ill give you a very simple reminder of how basic economics works. Person A (me) puts time and money into building a product (or pattern in this case). Person B wants that product so they pay person A to compensate them for the time and resources used to make said product. simple right?
If you make one of these yourself please feel free to send me photos to my instagram or tag me, Id love to see them.Building a Wood Warhammer!CWLbuilds2020-04-27 | In this video I make a Warhammer from a pine 1x8 and then destroy some stuff with it. I usually I make props and costumes so this is a little out of my main work but it was still super fun and its a smash to play with. If this video does well maybe in the future I'll find a better slow mo camera and do a video just on smashing stuff with it. I hope you enjoy this little project and let me know what you thought of it in the comments. Just don't be a jerk about it please? I read every single comment and I'm getting kinda sick of people posting mean things. Keep that stuff to yourself. Constructive criticism is great! Just telling me I did something wrong because you would have done it a different way is not cool. Okay enough of me rambling, I hope you had a good watch and I'll see you all soon.
Check out my Etsy: etsy.com/shop/CWLbuildsEasy Fake Bullet Holes for CosplayCWLbuilds2020-04-23 | In this fast tutorial I'll show you how to make realistic bullet holes (Bullet dents) in just a few minutes using only superglue and baby powder. Ive used this process to create bullet holes and blaster marks on many of my costumes. From my Mandalorian to my Robin and Red Hood.
You can use this technique on EVA foam, PVC plastic, Acrylic plastic, and many more armor making products.
Any brand of superglue and baby powder will work, they don't have to be the brands I used.
If you use this technique on one of your projects send me a photo to my instagram at CWLbuilds. Id love to see it.DIY Light BoxCWLbuilds2020-04-04 | In this video I'll be showing you how I made this DIY Lightbox for examining film negatives or tracing artwork. It's pretty simple to make and could definitely be completed in an afternoon. You could also use this light box for cool lighting effects for photos and video or even a defused desk lamp if you're into Cubism. Thanks for watching!
Heres the links to some of the electronics I used:
Dimmer for LED Strips: smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A5193J8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1Making a Dice Box With Built in Dice TrayCWLbuilds2020-03-26 | In this video I will be making a dice box for your favorite tabletop RPG! Be it Dungeons & Dragons, Blades in the Dark, Bubblegumshoe, Star Trek Adventures, Fate Core, Dungeon World, or any of the countless other tabletop RPGs available to play. It has a built in spot to hold those dice you probably spent too much on and a large space to roll said dice. The box stays closed with the use of special stones imbued with the magic spell "attract" to keep those expensive chunks of resin in place. It may look like it was crafted by Elvish artisans who would charge you 100 gold pieces for it at their local art and wine festival but alas it was made by a humble builder in the dark corner of Garagelandia and will only set you back about 10 gold pieces.
If you make one of these yourself Id love to see it! Send me a picture to my instagram at CWLbuilds, or tag me in your posts!
Thanks for 3000+ subscribers everyone!Making an Easy Magic WandCWLbuilds2020-03-19 | In this video I'll be making this super easy and simple magic wand perfect for any witch or wizard. This is just for costumes and cosplay so for all you looking for a tutorial on making an actual magic producing wand this isn't the video for you. Im just using a cheap pine dowel from the hardware store but if you wanted to get fancy you could use a nice hardwood like walnut or mahogany for a nicer looking wood without the stain. You could also add whatever you wanted to the end like a crystal or some other decorative addition. Thanks for watching and remember to hit the like button and consider subscribing for more cool content.
If you make one of these yourself, Id love to see it, send me a picture to my instagram at CWLbuilds.
Out of curiosity if I were to sell these on my Etsy would you be interested?
Want to check out my Etsy? etsy.com/shop/CWLbuildsMaking a Lightsaber from PVC! Collaboration with @SkillTreeCWLbuilds2020-03-12 | Welcome to a video I've been excited to share with you all for a while now. Its my first collaboration video and what an amazing channel to partner with on this. In this video I'll be making a custom Star Wars inspired lightsaber from PVC pipes and fittings you can find at your local hardware store. I hope you enjoy! If you're here from Skill Tree's Channel then thank you for hoping over to my channel and checking me out I hope you'll stick around with me and join my channel. If you started on my channel Id REAAALLLLYYYY recommend checking out Skill Tree. I really can't say this enough but his channel is amazing so please go subscribe to him because if you enjoy my stuff I guarantee you'll like his stuff.
If you build one of these yourself or are inspired to design your own lightsaber Id love to see it! Send me a picture to my Instagram at CWLbuilds.
Parts List: 1 inch PVC 1 1/4 inch PVC 1x3/4 inch Reducing Female Adapter 3/4x1 inch Reducing Male Adapter 1x1/2 inch Reducer Bushing #18 Rubber O-rings EP-200 Epoxy Putty Stick Rust-Oleum white primer, Metallic, Metallic Finish Black Acrylic Paint mixed with Isopropyl Alcohol On Off Push Button Switch: smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CKQQ84Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1CWLbuilds Small Shop TourCWLbuilds2020-03-01 | I know I haven't posted much lately so I decided to make a little tour of my tiny shop space. I hope it's interesting to some of you. My shop is constantly growing and changing as I reorganize and get new tools and materials. Its many years in the making but its served me well over that time and its the perfect space for what I do. I truly believe anyone can be a maker as long as you are creating something and having fun you are a maker and that is amazing!
Check out my Insta @cwlbuilds & @CWLfilmsHow to Make an EVA Foam AxeCWLbuilds2020-01-25 | In this video I show my process in making foam axes that are perfect for Cosplay or halloween. This process is relatively easy and is a good first project if you want to get into foam weapon building and cosplay prop making. I hope you enjoy and learn something from it. If you make one of these yourself id love to see it, send me a picture over to my instagram "CWLbuilds" same as my youtube name.
Check out other videos on my channel if you want to see more.
other tags: Axe, Battle Axe, Foam Axe, EVA foam, Cosplay, Halloween, easy axe, Con-safe, runes, carved runes, axe head, Ax, hand axe, medieval, Nordic,How to Make a Simple and Easy D&D Dice BoxCWLbuilds2020-01-17 | In this video I show how I made this super easy, super cheap Dungeons and Dragons dice box that can hold all your dice and even a mini fig or pens and a small notepad. This could also be used as a jewelry box or other storage container for a plethora of other objects.
Tags: D&D,Dungeons and Dragons, Wood box, dice box, how to make, D&D Dice Box, Felt lined, Cheap, Easy, craft store, leather bound, real leather, The Adventure Zone, Magus, Merel, Takko, Balance, DandD, D4, D6, D8, D9, D12, D20, D90, Critical Role, Critical hit, Custom Dice Box.Making A Custom Youtube Play Button For 2,500 Subs (9 materials)CWLbuilds2019-12-30 | Thank you all for 2,500 subscribers! It may not seem like a lot to most of you but I am really proud of this and I wanted to create something in honor of this moment. I hope to one day make it to 10,000 subs so if you want to help me reach that goal a sub would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! This custom YouTube play button is made from 9 distinct and different materials and all together I used 16 different materials to make the entire plaque (Im counting glues) 1: Redwood 2: Clear Acrylic 3: EVA Foam 4: Two Part Epoxy Clay 5: Pink Insulation Foam 6: Cloth 7: PVC 8: Aluminium 9: Clear Resin w/ Dye 10: White Resin 11: Some type of black dense plastic? 12: Epoxy 13: Wood Glue 14: Super Glue 15: Spray Adhesive 16: Double Sided Tape
I really enjoy making videos on youtube for you all and I would like to continue as long as I can. My channel has really gained a lot of support over the last few months due to my video on making a magic staff has finally hit the youtube algorithm and as of today has just over 50,000 views. I've had this idea for awhile now to make my own play button because I know that in reality I will probably never make it to 100,000 subs so Im glad I get to own a Youtube play button even if I did make it myself.
My inspiration for making this custom play button came from a few other channels. The first was @punishedprops and the second was @htme.
Tags: Youtube, Playbutton, Custom, Play Button, 2,500 subs, multiple material, 9 material play button.Making a Custom Crown from ClayCWLbuilds2019-12-04 | This was just a fun little video I put together showing how I made a custom crown out of wire and oven bake clay. Hope you enjoy and are inspired to make one yourself.
My Instagram: instagram.com/cwlbuildsPumpkin Creature Suit up (Halloween 2019)CWLbuilds2019-11-19 | Hello everyone I wanted to share with you all my halloween costume from this years haunted house. I hope you enjoy!
Walkthrough video on the Haunted House 2019: youtu.be/b0Ou3HaIAQAHow to Rust Prop or Costume (Updated 2019)CWLbuilds2019-09-17 | This is an updated version of my video on how to paint rust. I hope it it helps you out, enjoy.
my instagram: @CwlbuildsPainting my Red Hood HelmetCWLbuilds2019-08-06 | This video is less of a tutorial and more of a documentation of my process of painting this helmet. Hope you enjoy!
My Instagram: instagram.com/cwlbuildsBuilding Nightwings Escrima SticksCWLbuilds2019-06-25 | This video shows how I built my custom Escrima sticks out of PVC and polycarbonate.
(This is a prop! It is not meant to be a weapon!)
(Also, This does not actually produce electricity. The thumbnail is photoshop)
Music: soundcloud.com/user-873830119/chill-lofi-study-beatBuilding a Custom Armored Glove (For Cosplay)CWLbuilds2019-06-07 | This is just a fun little video and me trying to make an armored glove and gauntlet. Mostly a prototype but I think it looks pretty cool.
Gloves I used: amazon.com/gp/product/B07CTH16TM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1How to Make a Custom Wizard HatCWLbuilds2019-04-28 | lets move out of the shop and into the sewing room for this project as I show you how to make a custom wizard hat from scratch. This project does require sewing skills but nothing too hard, and if you don't have a sewing machine you could also do it all by hand.
Instagram: @CWLbuildsBuilding The Leviathan Axe from God of WarCWLbuilds2019-03-23 | This Axe is made almost entirely from EVA foam and was super fun to make. I hope you enjoy and if you make one yourself send me a photo over at my Instagram @CWLbuilds. Thanks for watching and consider subscribing for cool content even if I don't post on a "normal" schedule.
This redwood burl is from my grandfathers property in Northern California.
Follow my instagram @CWLbuildsCarving Redwood Burl ArrowheadsCWLbuilds2019-02-14 | Just a fun little video I made showing myself practicing some wood carving on some scrap redwood burl I had. Hope you enjoy!
Check out my instagram @CWLbuildsHow to Build a Magic StaffCWLbuilds2019-01-26 | Thanks for watching! This video shows how I built a magic staff for a wizard costume I made last halloween.
This is just a prop and was used once for a costume. For those who keep saying I should have used a real crystal and "real wood" should know that this is a costume accessory not some type of actual magic producing device. I used the foam because its light and cheap and its available to most people. The same thing goes for the dowel, its light and cheap and can be bought at most hardware stores. Hope that clears things up.
check out my instagram @CWLbuildsMaking a Borderlands Bandit Rifle *Prop* (Part 2)CWLbuilds2019-01-04 | In this two part video I build a Borderlands Bandit rifle from a nerf gun. Enjoy!
check out detailed photos on my Instagram @CWLbuilds
Music: Olympus - Ross Bugden, Beth- Youtube audio library.Making a Borderlands Bandit Rifle *Prop* (Part 1)CWLbuilds2019-01-04 | In this two part video I build a Borderlands Bandit rifle from a nerf gun. Enjoy!
check out detailed photos on my Instagram @CWLbuilds
Part 2: youtu.be/6yEAmai5r4ABuilding a real life *prop* Super Sledge from Fallout 4CWLbuilds2018-08-11 | In this video I build the Super Sledge from Fallout 4 from scratch. Materials used: PVC, EVA, and wood. 0% of this is 3D printed.
Want to see detail shots of this build or other builds I do? follow me on instagram @cwlbuildsMaking Poe Damerons leg flares (3D print)CWLbuilds2018-04-20 | This video has a few firsts in it, first time working with 3D prints, and first time making a two part mold. Hope you enjoy!
Want to see my full Poe Dameron cosplay? check out my instagram @CWLbuilds instagram.com/cwlbuilds
STL files for the print: thingiverse.com/thing:1215286How to paint fake wood (PVC)CWLbuilds2018-02-17 | This video is about how I paint non-wood materials to look like wood. This is a super easy project and doesn't take much time at all.
Music: Dawn, Ross Bugden youtube.com/channel/UCQKGLOK2FqmVgVwYferltKQCustom Armored Robin Suit UpCWLbuilds2018-01-10 | This is the final suit up for my custom Robin costume I have been working on over the past few months. Thanks for watching! This is a custom Robin and so not based on any one robin in particular. I hope you enjoy!
Belt: amazon.com/gp/product/B0073E54KW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1Weathering PaperCWLbuilds2017-12-29 | This video shows how to easily weather and distress paper with items you may already have around your home. If you have any questions or comments let me know in the comment section below and make sure to hit the like button and consider subscribing for more videos. Thank you everyone who is already subscribed and everyone watching my videos.
Music: K, Mapps & October Child - Sublime Weakness Something New by Joakim Karud
Other Videos on my Channel: Making a custom cutting board: youtube.com/watch?v=lbjmVNWILJ0 Building Robin's gauntlets: youtube.com/watch?v=8ftlUTeS_8Y&t=21s Painting Fake Rust: youtube.com/watch?v=PuU2PRPtNzE&t=6sTHE LAST TRAIN (HORROR SHORT FILM)CWLbuilds2017-12-22 | Hi everyone, this short film was for a class I took at SJSU. I wrote it, costumed it, and played the creature. This also happens to be the first film script I have ever written. It had a budget of $0 and was shot all in one night, that being said I'm very happy with how it turned out. I hope you enjoy and let me know in the comments what you thought of it.Making a custom cutting boardCWLbuilds2017-10-30 | This is only the second cutting board I've ever made but I had a great time and I think it turned out looking beautiful. Let me know any tips and tricks about woodworking in the comments.
Music: The Call - Epic Emotional Piano Music Tomorrow - www.bensound.com
Social Media: Instagram @CWLbuilds Twitter @curlycalebCWLbuilds Live StreamCWLbuilds2017-08-14 | ...Building Robins gauntlets (CUSTOM ARMORED ROBIN)CWLbuilds2017-08-14 | This video shows how I built my new Robin gauntlets for my custom armored Robin cosplay . Thanks for watching!!
Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarudBuilding Robins Bō StaffCWLbuilds2017-07-28 | Building a custom Robin style Bō staff for my on going Robin costume. all the pieces to build the staff cost under $20.
Art on thumbnail- phil-cho.deviantart.com/art/Robin-armored-suit-94561432Drawing Armor TemplatesCWLbuilds2017-07-15 | This video is a tutorial on how I make my templates for chest and shoulder armor. These templets will eventually turn into my newest Robin cosplay.