Star Wars Costume Accessories

Are you planning a Star Wars Cosplay for Comic Con season? Maybe you just want to build a few easy Star Wars inspired props for display? Well today we have you covered either way as we share with you several quick and easy prop ideas and methods that won't break the bank!
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PARTS USED IN THIS BUILD
Below are a list of parts that we used in our build, but as we said, the best way to find what you are looking for is to browse the plumbing and sprinkler section of your hardware store for inspiration!
(all of these descriptions were taken from Home Depot's website, so simply enter the name there and you should find what you are looking for)
DURA 1/2 in. Schedule 40 PVC Female Adapter
Charlotte Pipe 1/2 in. PVC Coupling
Charlotte Pipe 1/2 in. PVC Sch. 40 FPT x FPT Coupling
DURA 1/2 in. x 3/4 in. Schedule 40 PVC Reducing Female Adapter
Contractor's Choice 1/2 in. PVC Repair Coupling
DURA 1/2 in. Schedule 40 PVC Threaded Coupling
1/2 in. Male Terminal Adapter (15-Pack)
1/2 in. Female Conduit Adapter
Model# R5140043
Orbit 2 in. Pop-Up Sprinkler with Female Half Pattern Nozzle
NEOPERL 1.5 GPM Dual-Thread Water-Saving Faucet Aerator
Pfister 910-392 NL Hot and Cold Stem for Lavatory and Kitchen Faucets
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[@angienobel4]

I think the "something out of nothing" videos are my favorite, as much as I love the 3D printed, laser cut, and laser etched customs. Nothing beats the stuff made from random bric a brac.

[@FigmentsMade]

That's a great collection of smaller things! Sprinkler parts are such a fantastic idea! I suddenly have an urge to start disassembling parts in the aisles of Home Depot to look at the innards...

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL!!! Right! Its amazing how many little parts and pieces you can find there, and so many of them are inexpensive and totally unrecognizable.

[@FMCMUSA]

@@TheSmugglersRoom what is your favorite faction

[@JosephDuVall]

I see some great use of plumbing on that wall behind your head!

[@AfterimagedKid]

You and your wife are so cool! I can't wait to make my own props inspired by you guys!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you very much, we can't wait for you to make your own as well!

[@lubovgeorgeable]

When I can actually say" can I have it "? to your video before even knowing what your going to create, I know it's an awesome channel!!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

😉

[@RainMakeR_Workshop]

Glad to see you're over that nasty case of Resin Greeblieitus.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

indeed!

[@Daniel_Palmqvist]

I love pvc magic, nice.👍

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@blizatrex]

Looks really great. I wouldn't doubt many of the comparable props from the movies weren't kitbashed from the hardware store. A layer of thin craft foam would work to bulk up the belt.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Wayne! The craft foam is a GREAT idea!

[@matthew_thefallen]

It's amazing to have a partner in crime for this kind of stuff! 🙌🙌🙌 Cool as hell!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

it totally is!

[@verkoop7452]

Love this channel

[@verkoop7452]

Hey Smugglers Room, could u make more wall and panel themed things I am making an Star Wars room (dead star control room)

[@stylincarrie1]

instead of using fake leather , go to the thrift store, spend $5 on a leather coat an cut it up. I made my Han Solo belt and holster from one. Purses and belts are good for parts too.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

That’s such a great idea! Thanks for sharing that with us!

[@knightzcross419]

Now that's a smugglers tag-team effort! Great job!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! Yeah, we had a blast together on it!

[@eyelikes2watch]

Fun! Thanks for the great ideas.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!!!

[@createscifi]

Great Episode!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@scottthomas6202]

Have you ever told the store employees what you're doing with all those plumbing parts? If not, you should. Lotta fandom out there! It might be a little bright spot in their day. Maybe bring a finished prop and show them...or give to the store. Steampunk prop builders get a lot of their parts from the plumbing and gas fitting section..lots of brass parts there. Cool video!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

You know, i really have not, but I love the idea of bringing in a finished prop or two to share with the store. Thanks for the suggestion!!!

[@JJModelMaking]

Fantastic ideas and we'll executed! Loving the husband / wife team up!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you very much! She keeps me going for sure, and we love working together!

[@johntheo4729]

You guys are very talented

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you very much!

[@TheAtariCreep]

As always amazing stuff bro. I absolutely love sprinkler heads for projects.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! Those parts are great . . . and soooooo cheap!

[@legomegacy]

Man this is right up my alley of Star Wars inspired props. Thank you.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you very much, so glad to hear it!

[@theoneleggedraven1940]

Made 2 non-canon comlinks for my daughter and myself for costume fun around the house because of this video. Great advice and ingenuity, B!

[@j.s.connolly8579]

Awwww Man! Sewing is EASY! But see... My Fiancée ALSO Lacks at sewing... but she has the OTHER Skills and I do the "SEWING"! So we double team out stuff and just rock it out! :D And Yea I LOVE all of the Fiskers products! their "Scissors Sharpener" is WONDERFUL and a MUST HAVE For sewing AND crafting!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

That is so great! We love other duo's out there making awesome stuff! Thanks for the tip on the sharpener!

[@j.s.connolly8579]

LOL Yea your wife seemed to get into it too. her brief showing was funny though. And I will add... she has nice hands for doing close up demos. As someone that has done "Close Hand Demos" in pics. I've seen some REALLY Ugly hands and it can distract from what is going on. So Yea props to her for doing that, AND Nice filming of the sewing parts. AGAIN I've seen some BAD Sewing demos. And yea those "Sharpeners" are REALLY NICE to have for scissors AND even small blades AND Exact-O blades as well. I have a few of them. The are pretty inexpensive and can be found at most fabric and some craft stores. Some Sharpeners also have a removable/replaceable sharpening stone as well.

[@maplejames6992]

Everything you're doing on this channel is inspired, Brian. Thank you for sharing :)

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you very very much!

[@davidtheswedishtechguy]

Now my 7 years old son stood behind me in the garage and asked... who is this cool dude daddy? And I said it’s the cool dude I found on KZbin that builds something out of nothing🤪 My son got so exited on you’re L3-fty 😊and now he watched the video and asked me if we couldn’t watch you’re videos and build stuff together 🙏😍 Thx for getting my son of the Nintendo 😂😍

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much for sharing this. We can't tell you how great it is to hear that your son wants to build with you . . . that's what it is all about!!!!

[@davidtheswedishtechguy]

The Smugglers Room when I was at his age I loved to take stuff apart and build something of my own and it all started when I saw the movie BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED and I loved that movie so much that my dad helped me build o look a like character from a styrene hamburger box that we glued stuff on from an old VCR 😊 Since then i pulled all I could apart to get the good stuff, and now when I’m older (37) il almost always improves stuff or just take it apart to check how it works🤷‍♂️😂 my wife is not that happy all the time doh😂 So now that my son got from build it for me dad to watching you’re video and wants to be apart of a build brings a tear in my eyes and it’s priceless 😍

[@brianw94]

I love your work! Keep it up!!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!!

[@curtishart1320]

Love you two awesome geeks!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@joshuasprings6927]

You guys are awesome im doing a smuggler costume this weekend

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! Glad to hear you are making a Smuggler Costume, how exciting!

[@freefallcustoms175]

This is an excellent video sir! I'm currently working on some items for my Merc Kit (Constructing medic items, for brigade) and these types of videos always help get the creativity going.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! That sounds awesome, we’d love to see what you come up with!

[@kg-bricks]

This looks so good

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you very much!

[@aeper]

Very nice, Keep up the great work!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!!

[@wizarddiy2078]

This is just a suggestion but I was trying to make my Alexa look a bit more Star Wars like and less boring, it failed. But is there any way in which you could do something like that or something you can adapt for that such as a stand. Again just a suggestion, keep up the great work!

[@babyyoda2067]

I just tried something similar with but with my google home, and yeah it didn’t go to good😂

[@Gabestercosplay]

Wizard you should try painting your Alexa Droid colors and add some plastic painted Droid looking parts on to it oh I got a idea you should make your Alexa look like the new Star wars Droid you know the green and white one who rolls around on a wheel in the rise of Skywalker

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Hi Wizard, we have not totally re-made or altered any Alexa yet, but I like it and I think we need a serious upgrade! Now that said, we did build a ridiculous display for our Echo Dot if you haven't seen that episode check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3LahmCjh8acmc0

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

@@Gabestercosplay OH!!! I love that idea Goober, fantastic!!

[@canvey6758]

goober reviews I love that idea 💡

[@jediknightjairinaiki560]

I made my own Jedi and Sith Lord belts, inspired by the prequel Jedi and Darth Maul.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

SWEET!!!

[@Shogundoxie1414]

Looks like you could make a computer/data spike with some of those plumbing parts

[@MonkeyBox123]

Every time. Every dam single time I watch you guys videos, I wonder, how do they not work for the movies or something?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much!

[@GratuitousSets]

Oh...and i've been awake for 40 hours straight working 🥱 I think I should slep sooon

[@PariahBurke]

What a talented and imaginative couple you are!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! She's a keeper for sure!

[@ttccraftworks8469]

awesome work as always mate. love it. but i too share your fear of sewing... il stick to weapons and armour i think lol

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL, I have been getting lessons from Carissa, so far I'm a bit rough but I love the idea of adding it to the arsenal of making!

[@talaferrosingleton6965]

And Awesome to see a Tag Team at work!😎👍🏿

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you, we are going to try and do that more and more.

[@joyleencamiellegreene]

OMG, she is just a quirky and awesome as you are! Good match you two

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

She so is! She’s the best!

[@mstruvmgc07]

Great video! Love it

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!!!

[@GratuitousSets]

Lol fantastic 😉

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Much appreciated my friend!

[@talexander7217]

I made a light diffuser for my lightsaber when the blade isn't installed out of one of those sink water diffusers. it works great.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

perfect solution!

[@moviemaker7021]

This is so good! :D Thanks so much! 😊

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you for watching! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@JamesR5D4]

Great droid caller! I made a few droid callers out of pvc pipe and some machined aluminium a few years back now. The best part was I fitted them with a buzzer, battery and push switch and it sounded very similar to the film sound effect.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

YES!!!! The buzzer is a perfect addition, and you are right, that sound is an almost perfect match!

[@JvdBos]

Cool stuff! And your sense for greeblie placement and whatnot is top-notch. But I'd like to challenge you to make the belt outta leather next time around :-) It might be easier than you think :-D

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! We are always hoping that our greeblies look legit. We will gladly accept your challenge on the leather working, i want a full leather solo belt . . . SO MUCH!!!

[@JvdBos]

Good luck! Cool to see you're picking up the gauntlet ;-) Looking forward to see what you'll make of it! I'd help, were it not I'm on the wrong side of the ocean ;-)

[@Raysboss302]

I’m still looking for that woman who wants droid callers. You lucky man!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I'm a very, very lucky man!

[@art4lifeproductions612]

I really want a custom leather belt for my new SW inspired outfit. I'd pay for it easily

[@cernstormrunner7263]

Re: commlink - I believe Irv from Plecter Labs put a stripped down Bluetooth headset in a commlink prop and paired it to his cell so that the thing actually worked - i may have to try that

[@broertriangle5745]

love the vid and i would love a vid about how you got to become you and what you do for a living ps this is a great video and i love can you star wars this. 👍👍

[@ivangonzales5667]

Pretty cool and awesome accesories for a Star Wars costume 😉👍

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Ivan!!!!

[@DMWolFGurL]

Brand new subber, as in I mean I looked up Star Wars themed houses and you popped up, saw you build Star Wars themed things. Do you know what I have always wanted is to have a built in wall bunk bed like on Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, or KOTOR II, with the lights and stuff. built into the bed cubby with you. Like the beds in the Ebon Hawk. The lights are at the head of the beds in the sleeping chambers. That's what I would love to build in my home those types of beds.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks for the sub! Yeah those bunks are great, they would be a very cool build!

[@hackfraudfilms]

you somehow managed to master the star wars design language, which shouldn't be possible haha, i'd love to see some videos on how to make some boots in the design of star wars, something along the lines of Cal Kestis' or the Mandalorians, I think you'd nail that. Great video too man.

[@borgieTT]

Really enjoy the way you format all of these videos. Really makes prop making look a lot less difficult than it appears! Keep up the great work! :D

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Very much appreciated! So glad we are helping!

[@purrosleukos253]

So much skill, and so much fun you guys are awesome and yet another really cool project!!!!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you very much!!!

[@emdee7744]

Hi. Have you made a Wookie Life Day orb? I would love a simple DIY on that from you, if you could!

[@scottmemberg]

Awesome!! wtg!

[@AlanVonGoodleef]

Awesome.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@verkoop7452]

Hey Smugglers Room, could u make more wall and panel themed things I am making an Star Wars room (dead star control room)

[@alexb2889]

Bruh dis niiice I'm not planing on a constume but DANG thanks great video

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much, glad to hear you enjoyed it!

[@cashzeigler2596]

Thank you for making this video I am going to level up expo and I am making a star wars cosplay

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you for watching!

[@otee1625]

Hi, I like the sewing, but honestly, just go to some army surplus store or onlineshop. You get weathered old leather straps, belts pouches of all sizes for just some spare change.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

No doubt! I love the army surplus stores, they have all kinds of great stuff. Perfect for kitbashkng a costume together!

[@patrickmills2324]

Great project, thanks for sharing!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnswanger8474]

What's up you awesome geek! Great episode today, looking forward to the acrylic console interface panels!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! That will be coming up soon. We are working on those panels as we speak!

[@johnswanger8474]

@@TheSmugglersRoom You are One with the Force and the Force is with you.

[@jediknightjairinaiki560]

I've made several Droid Callers out of car battery terminal cleaners. They're metal and close to the same size as a flash handle. To secure them to my belts, I used a metal "c" clamp, like you would use to secure a broom to a wall, which I riveted onto the belt which allowed me to carry the droid caller horizontally like Han did. On a different belt I secured a metal clip, like you would use to hang a set of keys from, which allowed me to hang the droid caller, with a small metal d-ring on the end, vertically more like Luke did.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thats great! Very awesome idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@talaferrosingleton6965]

I going to build me a belt!😎👍🏿

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Awesome!!! That’s so great to hear!

[@joshuatrujillo1888]

Love ❤️

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks man!

[@rodaf92]

Re Commlink... I love your idea on making the commlink, I am planning on making few for my geek friends, but what items did you use. besides 1.5 GPM Dual-Thread Water-Saving Faucet Aerator, DURA 1/2 in. Schedule 40 PVC Female Adapter and sprinkler head, I was wondering what was the gray piece items. Can you help. Thank you in advance

[@jasoncarbone5553]

Quick question. What is the part you use on the top of the droid collar? The disc?

[@remuslazar2033]

You should show us how to make a vest transponder. Various SW jackets have these buttons amd greeblies on them. I M thinking of making and old vest into a Star Warsy smugglerish vest

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

You know, it’s so funny, we were talking about that exact thing last night. So, I think your right.

[@remuslazar2033]

@@TheSmugglersRoom excellent. Then I can't wait for the video

[@JoeZook]

As we were watching... My kids heard you say 'Carissa' and they snapped up and said "WHAT??" because my wife's name is also Carissa... They thought you were building stuff with mama! Haha

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL!!!! That is fantastic!! We meet so few Carissa's out there!

[@Syddalucida]

I'm working on a post-TROS First Order officer costume, not entirely smugler/rebel look, but this has still been rather inspiring. 👍 And well... Can you tell your wife she has some very pretty rings? :D

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

That's wonderful, best of luck and be sure to let us know where we can see photos of your work. I will certainly let her know, thank you!

[@claudiabettinelli7633]

How did you make the metal effect I didn’t understand it

[@deathtrooper7104]

What about hydro dipping the droid caller or pieces of it like you did with the beskar?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

That's not a bad idea at all! May have to try that, thanks!

[@oof-is5rl]

Can you start putting links to your store in the description plz also can I have one now

[@RainMakeR_Workshop]

I've personally never understood why most costume belts close at the back and have decorative buckles. Still cool though.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Yeah, that is true. That being said, it would be nice to make a belt that actually uses the decorative buckle to actually . . . buckle! LOL

[@MasterKydis]

Need advice. I bought a pattern from Etsy to make Jedi robes. It’s formatted as large European paper sizes and the local print shop is quoting me $85 to print it. That’s more than I spent on fabric! There has to be a better way…

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Sorry, wish we could help!

[@MasterKydis]

@@TheSmugglersRoom one for the wife - how do you handle your patterns?

[@mkbwarrior]

What are the screws?

[@atticus-rex]

How do I send you pics of some things I've built for our fan film based on your teachings?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. All three places are good for sending personal messages. We'd love to see what you have been up to!

[@j.s.connolly8579]

YEP! Another AWESOME VIDEO Brian! Nice Job! As a life long "Costumer" you hit the ALL the nails on the heads! Great Info! Costuming is SO Fun! I for one LOVE that ADULTS have gotten into it and Costuming isn't JUST for kids anymore! :D

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you very much! So very glad you enjoyed it!

[@oof-is5rl]

Can I have a link to your store

[@tallgirlmodel]

Could you have put the Fat Bantha Beer logo on the buckle?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

YES!! That's a great idea!

[@sheevpalpatine9704]

I love your videos and are satisfying to watch however I would love some more projects that are easy to achieve with little or no tools like your galaxy's edge datapad phone case. (I am also considering making a datapad like yours, as I need a new phone case) Also you earned a new sub :-)

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you very much! We agree, and we do have other episodes coming up that require even less tools than this one. We are working to balance between elaborate tools and minimal tools to give as much variety as we can. Our biggest goal is the inspiration factor. If we can make a project that gets your creative juices going, that is a win! Thanks for the sub!

[@sheevpalpatine9704]

@@TheSmugglersRoom Well I'm most likely going to atempt the phone case/datapad project minus the air brush.

[@sheevpalpatine9704]

Hey also I have seen a few people transform toy lightsabers into something cooler and I was wondering if you could do the same.

[@Gabestercosplay]

Hey smuggler can you make Star trek props too in your next video?

[@alexb2889]

Starwars good star trek bad

[@Gabestercosplay]

@@alexb2889 I get it Star trek not as good as star wars but I am talking about him making the old Star trek props not the new ones honestly I prefer the old Star trek than the new one we got goin on now

[@alexb2889]

There's a new one?

[@Gabestercosplay]

@@alexb2889 yes they made a new Star trek series a few years ago

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

There are actually many Star Trek props that would be fun to tackle. I can't say it will be in the next episode, but I'll tell you I have always wanted a nice phaser, and a vintage Tricorder would be sweet!!!

[@shawnbartlett8138]

Do you do this kind of work for a living ?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Not yet ;)

[@quixoticjedi942]

Wait til you start working with leather, that's a whole other rabbit hole to go tumbling down. I started making my own Jedi belt and now I'm making leather armor including helmets.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Sweet!! We can't wait to start leather working. We have several of the tools, now i need the courage!! 😂😂😂

[@quixoticjedi942]

@@TheSmugglersRoom I watched tons of tutorials on KZbin and followed another tutorial on Rebel Legion for the belt. All the tools and materials cost the same as a custom belt from someone on Etsy, and I learned a new skill. So either way it's a win win. Good luck with your leather working!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

@@quixoticjedi942 thank you!

[@scatman7569]

FIRST!!!!!

[@aeper]

Very nice, Keep up the great work!