Local costume help :)

Rebel Kiwi () · Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:52 am Post subject:

Question.

Would these be of the required standard?
http://www.jedi-robe.com/123,1044,star_wars_costumes___adult.jedi_boots.Star_Wars_Jedi_Boots___Brown___Fantastic_Quality___Best_Value.html

neimhaille () · Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 10:25 am Post subject:

Yeah it can be a bit hit and miss :/ Both first and secondhand markets :/

Footwear is the bane of many a costumer's life Wink

Any genre at that...

The weathering tutorial Hayley (Ember) linked to is a great one and uses the same kind of boot (though without the strapping) Smile

And yes, artist quality acrylic paint works really well on Vinyl. There seems to be a really good chemical bond there. Acrylic spray also works.

I was hoping to be able to find a local solution (as per the thread intention) but our population size means it's unlikely to find an option always in stock. This is definitely one of those areas where you can luck into something around the corner (I scored a lot of shoes and boots at Salies, and other charity shops) or import.

By the way yes, I mentioned brown dye, it would only really be effective on worn leather, as in that particular example I linked to, because dye is transparent- you cannot go lighter only darker. Dye is also additive meaning whatever under colour is there will affect the outcome. In that example the leather had already faded/worn back to a dark grey.
Dyeing over freshly blackened leather will not work. Even when you strip back any coatings. You *may* get a tonal effect depending on the dye and the original colour process and hide.
Going lighter needs an opaque paint. That can be risky- it can be patchy or streaky. That said with sponges you can build up layers and essentially do a reverse weathering as per the above tutorial Smile

Also, here we can talk local Wink

The leather paints at Mr Minit etc are really not good- they are not very flexible so crack. Use the stuff from Lapco (they sell pretty much everything you need) or if you have vinyl boots the most readily accessable acrylic paint is Chromacryl. I have art I painted more years ago than I care to admit that still look bright and new.
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Farra Sti (Andrea Stout) · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 11:32 pm Post subject:

I got my boots from a saddlery as they are riding boots (same with my sith boots) That way (although no zips aren't a requirement for the RL) I was able to have boots without zips. The boots are a bit pricey but look fantastic.
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neimhaille () · Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 8:31 am Post subject:

Just a head's up: Nick's Fabrics on Dominion road are having a relocation sale. 50% off all fabrics and given their fabrics were $2, $4 or $8/m this is really pretty good. I'm going to see what linen I can pick up and also if there is anything RL related.
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neimhaille () · Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 10:23 am Post subject:

For Aucklanders Smile

Also Moreland offers the same free classes in Hamilton Smile

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Shest Riauc () · Joined: 14 Jan 2014 Posts: 11 Location: NZ Medals: None

I'm currently putting together a PT style Jedi belt - but have got majorly stuck trying to find an appropriate buckle.

Anyone got an suggestions, or info to share on where they got theirs?

Would prefer to pick up something locally if possible (like a shop in Auckland, or a NZ website).

Anaria Zar-Rel (Kristy Glasgow) · Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 10:10 pm Post subject:

Scaneo Aquadown () · Joined: 14 Oct 2013 Posts: 4 Medals: None

Hi All, I am putting together a Mara Jade costume (green dress) but am finding it hard to get a material that would be appropriate for the shoulder armour. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks

Anaria Zar-Rel (Kristy Glasgow) · Posted: Sat May 24, 2014 10:14 am Post subject: Re: Mara Jade

Ellaire () · Joined: 17 Nov 2016 Posts: 7 Medals: None

So, lovely people, can anyone recommend a place to get leather from? Pref in Auckland and not too expensive. I've pretty much finished the material part of my Jedi costume and looking for belt stuff. Or, failing that, has anyone seen any wide ladies belts that might be able to be wrangled into one? Either black or brown as I have boots to match both.

Oh and was passing centrepoint fabrics in Newmarket the other day and they've got a 30% sale on right now should anyone be interested. Didn't pop in as I had an impatient male with me at the time. Rolling Eyes

neimhaille () · Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2017 11:29 pm Post subject:

I have some extra leather it's quite heavy but I also have tools to cut and trim:) Happy to pass it on Smile

If you are free this Sunday I'm hosting a workshop prop build day so you are welcome to pick it up and cut/have it cut to shape Smile

(ps I have subscribed to all our threads again- some posts still slip buy but this should help in communications.)
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Ellaire () · Joined: 17 Nov 2016 Posts: 7 Medals: None

Ah Balls. Have to work this weekend but on annual leave from Monday. Could possibly pick up another time and don't mind paying for materials.

neimhaille () · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:18 pm Post subject:

Consensus was to possibly try for another weekend Smile

Which may be good as there is random building noises happening today and possibly tomorrow Wink

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