Hi all!
Now that I’ve finally put together a list of materials and started purchasing some of it, I wanted to start my WIP thread for Fallen Order Merrin. I didn’t see a CRL for her, but it looks like one was drafted at one point, but I can’t seem to find it if anyone had a link to that. This is my first build ever, so I’m new to all of this.
Here’s a list of the materials I’m planning to use:
Necklace/Belt circle
3D print files from Etsy
Paints:
Rustoleum sandable primer?
Krylon base gloss coat, maybe in black?
Krylon premium foil metallic in gold
Turtleneck undershirt:
Pattern: https://simplicity.com/mccalls/m7999
fabric: double cotton gauze in charcoal
Red tunic/tabbards:
Fabric: trying out a few different samples to get the right texture and drape
Pattern: I might make my own, but I did like the Adeline Dress from Forget Me Not patterns because of the pleating, but it would need modification
Pants:
I might just buy some grey jeans or black jeans from Old Navy (since in the image they're a very dark grey, almost black with some weathering on the thigh)
Gauntlets:
Faux Leather: Signature Series Vinyl 54" Sable
Pattern: I'm going to do a duct tape pattern on myself
Straps: 10 oz Cotton Duck Canvas (58/60 Inch) in idk color, fabric grain matches that in ref pics, or 1 inch twill tape
Ring: something like an antique brass ring in a few sizes too big so the connecting fabric fits? or silicone Poseidon ring
Fabric hand cover: Compression Wicking Performance Interlock in black since it has stretch and a sort of sheen to it like in the image
Belt:
Side leather panels:
Fabric: Red Faux Leather Fabric
To emboss it, I'll use a mixture of EVA foam and Kobracast, similar to the technique in this video. I think I might use some brown shoe polish to enhance the embossed areas as well.
Belt leather: Brown Textured Faux Leather Fabric or same fabric as the gauntlets
Gold rivets: still need to find something for this
Boots:
I bought Journee Ivie in Wine, and I’ll cut off the extra straps on the bottom and add in the leather on the heel. If these don’t fit/work (since they were on sale), I’m going to try Crowprops Merrin boots.
Makeup:
Mehron skin prep
Mehron liquid FX in moonlight for the face, Mehron liquid FX in monster grey for the finger markings, Mehron light grey for the face markings
Lipstick: NYX matte lipstick in haze
Nail polish: Ella + Mila in London Fog, and a matte nail topper
Hair:
I looked around, but haven't found anything I liked yet. I've never worked with a wig before, so I'd love any company recommendations or tips anyone has!
I'll start a thread under this with some of the fabric samples I already got and some of the parts that I've started putting together.