About PlanetAlexander
Image credit: SteamKittens (2021)
I’m Alex, a Queensland prop maker/cosplayer with a love of making “different” and weird nerdy things. I’ve been cosplaying since 2015 and in the past few years shifted my focus to prop making and creature design.
Over the years I’ve worked in many different types of mediums. Primarily they include foam and 3D printing, but also resin and silicone, traditional sculpting, woodworking and sewing. Recently I have begun learning puppetry and animatronic techniques to bring my creatures to life.
For more than eight years I’ve been using the 3D modelling software Blender, which has allowed me to make 3D models, sculptures, foam and fabric patterns, renders and environments.
One of my goals when crafting is to make my work unique – either attempt something new, or put my own spin on it. This has allowed me to really develop problem solving skills and learn a bunch of new cool things.
Community Contributions
Attended Little Warrior Shields workshops, to make foam helmets and shields that are donated to sick kids in hospitable to inspire confidence (2021/22)
Prop Coordinator and stage crew for Anywhere Festival’s Little Shop of Horrors production by Cope Creative and de Jager Productions (2022)
Contributed to community modelling projects, and have shared free 3D models and foam patterns
