How To Build A Star Wars Themed Staircase!

In this video I show you how to build the Babu Frik stairs, Partridge Family stairs, and Cloud City Stairs. :) I used a inexpensive Desktop laser to cut through EVA foam to build this look. I also show you how I put the tint on the plexiglass. Let me show you!
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00:00 Intro
00:36 Concept
01:05 Preparing Panels
01:37 Installing Frost Film to Panel
05:45 Preparing lighting
06:39 Installing wooden supports
07:34 Sanding
08:10 Painting
08:32 Installing completed Panels
09:19 Securing Panels
10:38 Installing lighting
12:14 Preparing Light backing plates (no paint)
12:32 Installing Light backing plates
12:43 Securing pads to steps
14:26 Painting and installing Light backing plates (painted)
14:41 Velcro vs Tape vs Glue
16:21 Doublestick tape install
19:33 Led lighting display
21:13 Weathering
25:33 Walking down steps
25:55 Final Display
26:25 Outro
27:28 Bloopers
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🔧Items Used:
- BalanceFrom Puzzle Exercise Mat with EVA Foam: amzn.to/3rQNrbz
- Meister Double-Sided XL Floor Mat Tape: amzn.to/3afSFrl
- LED Strip Lights, Wrrlight RGB LED Light Strip 600 LEDs: amzn.to/3tWkgWr
- Strenco 1 Inch Self Adhesive Hook and Loop Strips : amzn.to/3tRhsdn
- ORTUR 激光雕刻机2-FBA (15W): amzn.to/3daNbQP
- 1/8" x 1" Fender Washers: amzn.to/37chRNP
- SHARPIE Metallic Permanent Markers: amzn.to/3rJ5pge
- Winsor & Newton Artisan Water Mixable Oil Black: amzn.to/2NrMGXr
- Gila Frosted Window Film: amzn.to/3pk2sRu
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- Glue Gun: amzn.to/3aXRHiM
- Dewalt Orbital Sander kit: amzn.to/3pk2w3G
- Dewalt Impact Driver Kit: amzn.to/2N3bc1s
- Dewalt Contractor Table Saw: amzn.to/3rJ5Iro
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🖥️Software Used: Filmora X
🎵Music by KZbin Studio Free Audio Library, and/or Wondershare Filmstock Royalty free music
#Starwars #Staircase #mancave

[@marvwhite9921]

This is my crazy son ! Great job .

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Learned it from watching you DAD Learned it from watching you! LOL Love you!

[@missi1342]

Awesome job honey. I'm proud of you.

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Couldn't have done it without you babe! Love you!

[@megangarland5928]

You guys are too cute.... Its awesome!!

[@vincentpaulmirabellaiifilm3613]

GREAT CRAFTSMANSHIP BROTHER. I LOVE YOUR WORK.

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Thanks so much Vincent! I’m glad you appreciate it.

[@ResinBelle]

Barge contact cement might be a good solution for gluing the mats down if the tape doesn't last.

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Thanks! Yes that's what I was trying to say in the bloopers...I couldn't think of it...LOL...so far so good....I have that one step with velcro and It makes me mad everytime....Im going to change that some day!! :)

[@popspropshop8997]

I wish we had basements in Texas 🥺. Nice job.

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

StarWarsify your whole house and backyard. And you have to go BIG IN TEXAS!!! WHOOOOOOHOOOOO!!! Thanks I appreciate it!

[@sunriseshell]

I wish we had basements out west too.

[@TheOutdoorlife78]

Great work buddy ! Hard work does pay off 👍👍👍

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Thanks! Yeah it sure does. I might not be able to do a video a week but is it worth it when it’s something on a larger scale like this? Thanks for watching!

[@Cullens_Workshop]

I want to nerd up my space like this, but sadly I'm renting at the moment. One day soon!

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Build to make it movable?

[@kayaba_atributtion2156]

Amazing! just found out about your channel!

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Glad you like it! More stuff coming Soon. Thanks!

[@CGRTist]

These stairs are great! It really came together quite well! LOL! 16:39 Oh, and I approve of the ending!

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

LOL Thanks Ron! Gotta keep laughing, specially in this crazy world today. If I made one person laugh it was all worth it! You crack my up so much so I robbed that from you.

[@michi_maker8]

😍 WOW 😮👌💥

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Thanks!

[@ResinBelle]

Love the look of these. Hoping I get to have a basement someday lol. It's so great how everyone comes up with creative ways to make a star wars room fit the space they have.

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Thanks! When I saw them in the movie I just had to have them. Thanks for stopping by.

[@Calumetto]

I like it!

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Thanks so much!

[@TylerDeanMusic]

Dude... FANTASTIC, brother! 🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Thanks for stopping by Tyler....and glad you liked it.. were all tied together like a band of brothers by Star Wars!

[@GarlandLym]

Looks awesome

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Thanks man! Where ya been? Seems like your busy busy busy.

[@GarlandLym]

@@WhiteysWickedWorkshop yea, life has taken a rather busy streak. I am hoping as fall comes, maybe I’ll get back to doing some more videos. And most likely sci-fi related Great job on the steps. The look so movie like. And I would imagine the material you used should make walking up and down, more comfortable. Before I know it your basement will be ready for pre flight checks for takeoff

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

@@GarlandLym Hope to see you soon!

[@blackmarketoutpost]

Dave the stairs are amazing I can’t believe it is foam and how well it worked I may borrow that setup. Great ending the comedy is great 👍🏻

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Thanks Dennis! This was a fun project and can always be improved upon. I want to start playing with Plastidip. Gotta keep it funny! :)

[@stellimari]

This was a fun watch, loved it, great work. Inspired, thanks for sharing! Bloopers were great too. Haha, cheers!

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Thank so much! Your comments are what keep me going! I have spoken... :)

[@osea2220]

thanks Bro 👍💓

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

You're welcome! Hope this helped!

[@osea2220]

@@WhiteysWickedWorkshop 💓

[@Syntage88]

An epoxy remover might do the job, but it might also ruin the material that's stuck on the glue as well. Incase something like too gone doesn't work, it's a last ditch option. I'm liking the steps, not too many people know how to make stairs these days I found out when I had to redo the stairs myself in an apartment unit. I can see everything is really coming together, in time you'll have an amazing room! Hope you find some use for the velcro still

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Ill have to try that thanks. (Velcro/tape/glue) Thanks for making me think about it before I actually had to use it. This episode could have been way later that it already was. The double stick tape was much more cost effective also but yeah velcro is always in need. Thanks for watching. Once the main shell is up I can start to fill it in with things along with making the Cantina maybe. Not sure which is first. But I think a prop is due.

[@Syntage88]

@@WhiteysWickedWorkshop Cantina sounds pretty cool to do! Have you figured out like a plan on what you want the area to look like or are you just thinking up projects as you go along for it? Enjoying the videos, looking forward to see what it'll be like a year or so down the road. Glad if I had any positive impact!

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

@@Syntage88 I don't want to give away too much because makers like to use others ideas but I try to be fresh. But basically a useable bar and alot of hoses with liquids and such. I always have stuff rolling around in my head. You did and i appreciate the help. Believe me I can use all the help I can get! LOL Thanks for watching

[@Syntage88]

@@WhiteysWickedWorkshop Always, hope I catch the next one early.

[@jodylance1767]

googone works well on all left sticky crapp from stickers decals excetra

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Thanks! I have used googone and it works wonders....

[@vincentpaulmirabellaiifilm3613]

Lol ❤THE PARTIDGE FAMILY A CAPPELLA BROTHER.

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Haha Your probably the first person to laugh about that! FINALLY! Thanks Brother!

[@vincentpaulmirabellaiifilm3613]

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[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

@@vincentpaulmirabellaiifilm3613 yeah I subscribed this morning. Only got to check out your shorts so far. Good stuff

[@vincentpaulmirabellaiifilm3613]

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[@vincentpaulmirabellaiifilm3613]

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[@johnlivesay8816]

Instead of the sticky covering, you can try sanding with an orbital sander or similar with 320 or higher sandpaper. It sounds crazy but I’ve had success with a different type of project.

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Thanks for suggestion but these pieces werent totally flat and kind of bowed up on the edges. So I wanted to make sure they were flat so nobody tripped. Thanks for watching!

[@GratuitousSets]

Brilliant! If it helps for future builds, translucent acrylic is available in a range of transmissivities. Also frosted acrylic instead of film?

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Sounds dumb of me but I never asked that question of my supplier, or did I? I dont know but I'll keep that in mind. I got most of my Plexiglass acrylic from Lowes at first, but then bought them out. I now have a laser cutter so darker acrylics are on the list! Thanks for the heads up big papa!

[@kevinfoddrell3007]

Try automobile brake cleaner for removal. Great stuff..

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Thanks I’ll keep that in mind if I run into some hard stuff. I used goo gone and it worked good. Thanks again! Come by again

[@andrewb9590]

Goo Gone or other citrus based cleaner should remove the sticky residue. You may need to clean again after with glass cleaner.

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Thanks Andrew I'll have to check that out. Sounds like you've used it before?

[@andrewb9590]

@@WhiteysWickedWorkshop Yes. Works pretty well on most things. I’m not sure about availability in your part of the world.

[@berserkerleatherwork]

Try using baby oil to get the sticky stuff off.

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Thanks I used Googone.

[@sethcraig3670]

Goo be gone to remove adhesive? I appreciate you sharing your "mistakes"- thanks!

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Yeah somebody else mentioned that I’ll have to check that out thanks!! -- nobody’s perfect! Lol! Thanks for subbing!

[@sethcraig3670]

@@WhiteysWickedWorkshop and I couldn't help but stare at the shop vac- it needs to be Star Wars-ed! Lol

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

@@sethcraig3670 Oh dam your right! I was blind to the fact....some day my friend oh yes!

[@jimsummers8415]

Where did you find the mats that look like grates?

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Eva foam floor mats , that were laser etched. Link is in the description.

[@ryanbarclayguitar]

Is the clear piece that you used just thin acrylic sheeting from Home Depot?

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Yes it is. I bought a large sheet and cut it down on my table saw. Supposedly you can purchase it already cloudy. Never looked into it.

[@KoffeeToffee]

why not just spray plexi glass with a frost white and be done with it, no air bubble worries?

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Lol Better yet, Supposedly you can buy plexiglass already frosted....who knew?! Not I.

[@kelleyplumer8723]

What is your plans for the closet doors at the end of the stairs?

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Not sure which your talking about...at the bottom of stairs is a door for the bathroom...close to under the stairs are automatic pneumatic doors? That what your talking about?

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

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[@kelleyplumer8723]

@@WhiteysWickedWorkshop ya, i guess the doors atnthe bottom of the stairs looked un-star-wars'd. Was wondering if you were doing the whole basement in the theme.

[@kelleyplumer8723]

Love the stairs and lights btw

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

@@kelleyplumer8723 that was going to be a normal door for now. Maybe add some greeblies or something later , just so it would blend in. I’m trying to do the larger sections then come back and fill in and clean up. But yes the goal is to make you feel like your in a spaceship of some sort.

[@mythix6127]

What was the music for 0:20? I would appreciate it. :)

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

It’s FILMORA9 related music from the website. Don’t remember name but it’s an intro vid in filters.

[@MonkeyMcVader]

I'm only in about 3:00, but I wanted to comment on removing the "Sticky Stuff" before I forget. Try the product called Goo Gone. I keep a couple of bottles in my desk at work and a couple of spray bottles under my home sink. It removes sticky residue of all sorts from everything I've used it for.

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Thanks! Yeah someone else mentioned it and I purchased it but have not tried it yet.....you reminded me so now i have to find the sheets with the sticky stuff on it! Thanks!

[@FukWit.]

Foam gap filla

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Foam gap filla? for?

[@FukWit.]

@@WhiteysWickedWorkshop between the foam, it fills it in smooth.

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

@@FukWit. oh ok yeah. Forgot about the little gap. Thanks

[@dustindixon8572]

WD40 gets off all sticky stuff

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

HAHA Really? Someone said GooGone and just tried it the other day and it works great. Thanks if I run into something that GooGone dont work with ill try good old faithful WD40!