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Heavy1973

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    Visas marr vendors

    in Visas Marr

    Posted

    There are a few vendors, but I´m not sure, how many of those still makes items for the Visas Marr.

     

    The patterns for the inner- and outerdress are to work with and you can find the patterns for the golden pattern and the pinwheels for the outerdress in some of the WIP threads.

     

    Most of us have done our costumes mostly or all by ourselves :wink:

    Starting a new Darth Traya

    in Darth Traya

    Posted · Edited by Heavy1973

    You´re on the right track here, and if you put the closure on - it will pull the headpiece closer, so you wont have the bulk on top. And I would cut the form a bit more by the chin, so you don´t get it to sit as far in the front... 

     

    I think, that you´re ready for the leather - just remember, wet, shape, dry, wet, shape, dry, as many times as you need to get it shaped...  it´s a hard work... 

    Swfangirl visas marr build

    in Visas Marr

    Posted

    You did it :wink:  

     

    The only thing, that just caught my eye, are your sleeves on the outerdress - I would shorten them a bit in an angle.

     

    Otherwise you look great !   good work on both versions  :wink:  and good luck on the approvals...

    Starting a new Darth Traya

    in Darth Traya

    Posted

    Tips on making the headpiece -   It can be a real pain, but if the mock up doesn´t work for you, then you need to move on and use leather.

     

    You can buy a cheap piece of leather to try with first, you need to make it wet and reshape it over several days, before it gets the right form.  It is a long term project, but so worth it in the end  :wink:  

     

    Try and take a look at some of the WIP´s in here to see others process

    A Nihilus from France

    in Darth Nihilus

    Posted

    You can make the belt yourself - it´s not that hard. I made the belt for one of our garrisons members - I took two black leatherstraps, one about 5 cm wide and one around 1,2-1,5 cm wide + 8 "gun screws" ?  don´t know, what they are calle and some velcro to make a closure in the back.  

     

    Link for the screws, so you have an idea about how they look - these need to be painted black  :  http://skindladen.dk/gevaerknapper-146

     

    You don´t need a lightsaber for approval, so you have all the time in the world to find a good one 

     

    Have fun !   :))

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    Fabric choices - COTF Nihilus

    in Darth Nihilus

    Posted

    Hi sorry for having missed this one  :-(

     

    I wouldn´t use any of those fabrics on your picture - I used a heavy jersey fabric, others use raw silk to get the right flow in the fabric.

     

    You need to remember, that this costume is made out of several layers, and you need something that is breathable but yet looks right - try and take a look at the other WIP threads in here and see, how others looks like.  

    Feedback for a newbie

    in Darth Nihilus

    Posted

    You can use photobucket or dropbox and then put a link up in here instead, sorry for not writing that before.

     

    Your sleeves looks a bit big, they could be more form fitted - but I don´t think, that it will be a problem.  

     

    I don´t like the knot in front, it´s placed to high and is twisted to much, a more elegant and simple knot, that are placed a bit lower will work better and give your hood/cape some more volume.

     

    With the leather belt, some shorten in the front of the outer skirt and the knot redone -  I would say, you´re good to go  :wink:

    Feedback for a newbie

    in Darth Nihilus

    Posted

    Hi 

     

    From a first look, it looks okay - but it´s hard to say, with only 1 picture from the front. 

     

    Like Tiedoll wrote, your skirt got twisted - that can be fixed easily.

     

    If you could take more pics from all 4 sides, it would be easier to give you some advice  :wink:

    Weathering

    in Darth Nihilus

    Posted

    No they are sticking to the letter of the CRL. Since the fabric is black, it all has to be black. It goes against what weathering is all about.

     

     

    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

     

    That sounds strange - you can´t make the weathering black on black fabric - you need to take this to the LGML and get our DL Thomas on this.  

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    COTF Lord of hunger from Sweden

    in Darth Nihilus

    Posted

    Hi and welcome to the forum  :))

     

    Nice choice on costume - looking forward to seeing your progress.

     

    I´ll bet you´re going to be very good with the sewing machine, when you´re finished, because you´ll get a lot of practise sewing all the layers - have fun and do ask, if you need some help/advice  :wink:

    Darth Traya - Questions

    in Darth Traya

    Posted · Edited by Heavy1973

    I've started my investigation on how to build the various items for this costume, and I have a couple of questions that will help me get started:

     

    • Is there a pattern that you recommend to start with for her gown?   It looks fairly straightforward other than for the folds at the shoulders.  I usually like to start with a pattern that I can adapt when possible though.
    • What wig source have others used?   Here is one option that I've considered:  https://arda-wigs.com/shop/le-tigre-classic/  Should I go with the white or silver wig color?
    • I've been looking into getting a saber from Ultra Sabers.   Would the 'Shock' hilt be appropriate for her?  http://www.ultrasabers.com/product-p/stunt-shock.htm   It seems that it is similar to the 'KOTOR II' style, but I wanted to get your opinions.
    • For the hair bands, am I assuming correctly that the band size height is what should change from top to bottom band?
    • What type of closure have you found works the best for the black wide belt?

    I think that is it for now.

     

    Thank you!

     

    Hi and welcome to the board.

     

    I´ve actually just put my Traya up for sale... a bit sad about it. But that´s just life... http://www.theflagshipeclipse.com/forums/index.php?/topic/2187-fs-darth-traya-costume/

     

    As to your questions: 

     

    You can use almost any dress pattern for a straight down one and give the front and back some more cm to it, so you can create the folds.

    As to wigs - your link doesn´t work - but any silver one I guess. I found one on the net, just remember that with both the wimple, wig and headpiece, the wig shall not be to thick due to the heat.

    The saber looks fine - though not all correct, but since we don´t need to get it approved with the costume, you should be fine.

    As to the head bands, yes it is correct that they shall change in size from the top to the buttom.

    For the belt I´ve got velcro, since the closure needs to be "hidden" in the back. I found it was the best way, I got mine custom made. 

     

    I´m looking forward to seeing your progress :wink:

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