It is done! I have completed my Protoss Pylon Lamp! How would you like to know how I made it? You would like that? Good! I was going to show you whether you wanted to know or not. Also, if you like this, give me a follow on Twitter @chinbeard as I have many more projects like this coming down the pike.
For starters, I nabbed some references images straight out of the game. I based the scale on the central ring being made out of a 4″ PVC tube.
I decided that the best way to make the pieces would be to make master parts, mold them, then cast them in plastic resin. The main crystal was made out of cheap insulation foam, then coated in Bondo and sanded.
The other pieces were modeled with Sculpey. I designed them out on paper first and then modeled them right over the design.
Then all of the parts were primed, sanded, primed some more, sanded some more and finally I made silicone molds of them all.
Next I cast the pieces. For the crystal I used a clear casting resin (a LOT of the stuff too, this thing is HEAVY) and for the other parts I used a quick cast casting resin.
Via the magic of time-lapse, we can skip the many hours of sanding and priming, tah dah!
The parts were all painted by hand with metallic gold and acrylic color paint then clear coated with a satin finish.
Finally I was able to attach all of the pieces to the crystal. I drilled shallow holes in the crystal to accommodate nubs that were modeled into the pieces. The central ring is attached to the crystal with 1/4″ acrylic rods.
I wanted this sucker to light up, so I built a base that it rests on. The rod has 4 LEDs on it that are powered via USB.
And that’s it! All done! This particular one will be given away at this year’s Nerdtacular. I still have the molds, so I will probably make more in the future. Again, if you like this, give me a follow on Twitter @chinbeard.
I really enjoyed following this project of yours. It inspires me to find more creative outlets of my own.
Cheers and keep em coming!
Hi that looks absolutely incredible! Since you still have the moulds, would you be able to make another and sell it? i would love you own one
and maybe replace the usb power with a wall plug?
I am booked up on building projects for a couple of months, but I will look into creating copies later in the summer. You can follow me on twitter @chinbeard for more updates. Also, the USB can be plugged into a USB to AC adapter to plug it into the wall. Works like a charm! =)
I have an extremely talented son who never ceases to amaze me. I am going to share this particular project with his Papa!
Hi I am from Team Liquid, a huge starcraft community forum, and we applaud you!
Congratulations on your lamp, it looks amazing. I feel like I can speak for many when I say that your efforts are most appreciated amongst Starcraft fans.
Hey. I saw your lamp!! This is very very cool
Wish you made more so I can buy it 
Should make a zergish one.
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=225066 The starcraft community applauds your efforts!
Thank you all for the great feedback!
If you decide to make more and sell them, let Team Liquid know, because we will totally buy as many as you can make!
Would you ever sell one of these>
Wow this is awesome. Blizzard might contact you for the rights on this.
I am considering doing a run of limited edition copies of this. I have been getting a lot of requests, so I am figuring out costs, pricing, and whether or not Blizz will throw a fit (I think I am within my rights to sell a handful of these).
awesome possum!
Please, please, sell this (on etsy or something). I’m your future customer.
here’s to hoping he will construct additional pylons!
Hey, absolutely awesome! Maybe you could look into kickstarter.com to help you fund/build some more. I’m so sure it’d be a huge success.
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Would you be willing to sell one of these? If so how much? This looks really awesome btw.
-Patrick
hey man, this is super awesome!
Can I please buy one? Are you just making only one?
I will buy one for $50 when you have time. That’s the minimum bid. Actually, I’ll buy around… say, 50 so Aldaris will keep off my back until I reach 255 Zealots.
That is super cool dude. Master work.
“Additional Pylons Required!”
So when can I place my order? <3
I’d LOVE to buy one of these from you! keep us informed!
i will love this lamp iv gotta have it and i need a bunch of them so can we get in tuch and strick a deal somehow?
I will have more info in a couple of weeks. Until then you follow me on twitter @Chinbeard for more up-to-the-date info!
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Well done! I agree very inspiring! In addition to that, to just give it away! Keep up the great work! Hope to see more in the future!