Black Sea

A small studio producing props and other items for the independent film and collector markets.

03/14/2026

Space Dots are back on Etsy, tariffs are all sorted for US customers.

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/BlackSeaProps?ref=profile_header

02/28/2026

Completed "Martian Guard Beret". Some interesting guesses, the origin for this particular item comes from Mike Duncan's "Revolutions" podcast, season 11 "The Martian Revolution".

If you like history, AND hard political sci-fi, check it out! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3S7x6dxvLJCnbRrNAKvBPw

02/27/2026

An afternoon project that's been an idea for a few months now. "Martian Guard Cap Badge". Anyone know what fictional universe this prop takes it's inspiration from?

11/11/2025

Limited Run - "Temporal Chevrons" The first release in a new "Objects in Space" collection.

Avail on the Black Sea Shop (USA Tariff compliant!) https://www.blackseaprops.com/product-page/temporal-chevrons-objects-in-space

09/17/2025

The Black Sea Shop is now compliant with US Tariff requirements for imported shipments. Customers ordering to US delivery addresses will have tariff amounts calculated automatically.

Prices have been adjusted downward on all items to partially offset these tariff amounts.

05/14/2025

Announcement!

I am having to change gears in terms of the work done and the items released as Black Sea Props. Due to increasing difficulty juggling professional, family and health aspects of my life I am discontinuing the "always in stock" aspect of the "SPACE DOTS" line of items.

I will continue to offer them periodically here as I produce them, as time and other priorities allow. As such the Black Sea Props Etsy store is no longer accepting orders, and once existing orders are delivered will be folded.

The main focus of my prop-making activities will be the development and delivery of distinct projects, and focusing on one project at a time. I am currently engaged in the later stages of the laser pistol project, and hope to have that out the door soon.

TL:DR, I would rather sell less stuff but continue to maintain a high standard of quality and service than slip in regards to those aspects.

Thank you as always for your support, still looking forward to exciting things!

- Josh

04/25/2025

Still kicking! Dialing right in on some final challenges and details for this laser pistol project. Here is where things are right now, with a sneak peek "under the hood" of the laser shield assembly as it were.

02/01/2025

Happy to announce that after a limited run in 2024, these proved so popular they are now an always-in-stock item for 2025 and beyond!

Space Dots "Heritage Edition" bring together modern production processes with old-school-cool principles in a perfect blend of old and new.

Features:

- CNC machined space dots to +/- 0.05mm tolerances
- Retention inserts are hydraulically pressed into the metal space dot to ensure a permanent attachment without glues.
- Polymer backing plate is included, comes curved standard to follow the contour of a collar. This plate features attachment pins to hold the dots in place, to ensure proper spacing without the need for guides or extra tools.
- Comes in an attractive presentation/storage case.
- Hollow dots feature an a lusterous vinyl insert to ensure a high quality finish.

Available at:

The Black Sea Props Shop: https://www.blackseaprops.com/product-page/space-dots-heritage-edition

Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/BlackSeaProps

01/19/2025

This has definitely been a marathon of a project vs a sprint! Interesting to compare progress the last five months from August (Left) to today (right).

Also a detail look at the receiver switch assembly, as well as an overhead shot with some details of the muzzle and laser unit shield assembly.

12/29/2024

Work on the Laser Pistol continues! Looking forward to more previews in the new year.

Pictured here is the reciever lever subassembly.

12/20/2024

Mail call!

Happy to share that all outstanding orders are hitting the post office today! Thank you again to everyone who has placed an order of this past month and has been patient regarding the mail strike and delivery timelines.

11/24/2024

Update on the postal strike in Canada.

Outbound shipments have been affected, as of now nothing is moving in Canada Post's system.

If you received a shipping notice prior to Nov 15th your parcels have been deposited with Canada Post but I have been advised their status may not have been updated in their tracking system accurately.

Anyone wishing to reach out on their order please engage me at [email protected]

Josh

Address

Spruce Grove, AB
T7X0M3

Website

http://www.blackseaprops.com/

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