Customs: How to make your own custom energon cubes

Discussion in 'Creative General Discussion' started by DarkLordZafiel, May 5, 2013.

  1. DarkLordZafiel

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    I am still relatively new to the boards so mind you I was not sure where to put this thread post but I hope this wound up in a decent spot.

    Around Christmas Time last year I was inspired to make some custom Energon Cubes when I found some miniature figurine ice in the craft store. All I needed was some pink Transparent paint and a brush.

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    After that you just need paint the cubes, a word of advice do only three sides at a time and let the three sides dry then turn the cube over and paint the remaining sides.

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    It takes a few hours for the paint to completely dry, and after they have all dried you have made your own energon cubes to go with your action figures. To give you an idea of proportion here are some cubes with Masterpiece Sideswipe.

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    I realize these are not the coolest Energon figurines or the most accurate, but I think it is still a cheaper alternative to buying your own and they are fun to make.

    Special Note: I do not think that most craft stores carry the ice figurines year round so if you can't find any the store might have some around christmas time.
     
  2. DarthusPrime

    DarthusPrime Well-Known Member

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    this is honestly so cool! I gotta check out my local art stores for different kinds of cubes :p 
     
  3. Superquad7

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    This is very cool. I'd recommend painting on at least one coat of Pledge with Future, just to seal that paint on there.

    Thanks so much for sharing! :thumb 
     
  4. Rexidus

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    Wow, I'm surprised this is a 2 year old necro thread but yeah these look good. :) 

    Personally though, I prefer the papercraft cubes I have in my signature. Easier and cheaper I think. But these do look rather impressive. :D