Here's a great video from Star Trek Prop guru Mike Moore of HMS. He shows some great pieces and offers real insight about real-world prop work:
http://wrathofdhanprops.blogspot.com/2014/06/star-tek-prop-maker-shares-his-memories.html
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http://wrathofdhanprops.blogspot.com/2014/06/star-tek-prop-maker-shares-his-memories.html
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