When I was commissioned by a client to create a joinable pair of sabers that reflected his own values and influences, this design began to emerge. The subtle curves, gentle weathering and etched pattern of water combine to form a balanced pair of duelling sabers that pack a real punch. Both sabers are identical: Crystal […]
Acid etching deep in the metal provides another level of artful expression. These patterns are by inkworm.co.uk (used with permission). Add in the Crystal Focus v.7 by Plecter Labs to drive the saber and this becomes the greatest Badaxx saber I’ve built. I’ve included a pic of the time consuming process of painstakingly masking off the […]
I designed this version of Darth Zannah’s lightsaber as a custom commission to be based on the character and description from “Rule of Two”, by Drew Karpyshyn. It’s really two complete sabers in one. To keep the cost of this saber closer to $3000, I used a Petite Crouton in one side and a Crystal […]
When I was approached about creating a commissioned piece which had steampunk and old west design influences I was intrigued to say the least. Months of hard work has yielded this. It’s a one of a kind saber with the legendary Crystal Focus and all the available options. Rarely can I fit all these elements […]
For some time I’ve wanted to try my hand at acid etching into aluminum. This saber is my first attempt. I chose a design that would not require allot of precision, but would still show off the artful details. And since I’ve always loved Celtic art, and the imagery and history of the endless knot, […]
Normally when someone approaches me about building a concept saber that stretches outside Star Wars, into the realm of some other story, I politely decline. This time however I couldn’t shake the fact that the design started happening almost automatically in my mind. I had been playing with the idea of a spring loaded chassis, […]
Paying homage to the classic Graflex style lightsaber from Star Wars A New Hope, this design is intended to both familar, and new. I wanted ot stretch the graflex style with innovations that do not look or feel out of place. The saber has the latest Crystal Focus version 6.1, and Color Extender technology, coupled […]
Propmakers see the unintended uses for common parts. When Tim at thecustomsabershop.com listed their new “bunny ears” for sale, I immidiately knew these would make the perfect mounting brackets for a bayonet. A claw or blade can be added to a saber to make it look mean, but usually it’s a fragile attachment. A bayonet […]
For over a year I have been slowly working on sketches that would one day become my vision for Jaina Solo’s lightsaber. When the Crystal Focus version Six was announced I knew it was time. Finally I could build a saber which would allow me to fine tune the colour blend for the blade, and […]
This lightsaber I have affectionately nicknamed “Diver’s Watch” becuase the inspiration for the look and feel comes in part the from many high end diving watches I have seen. I wanted to capture the same look of rugged refinement. This saber is built around the best soundcard in the world; the Crystal Focus v.6. It […]
