- Repainted sword blades – the acrylic isn’t as bright as the auto paint, but didn’t bubble up, so I’m happier with the result
- Finished detailing the extra props
- Made straps with buckles for attaching the scabbard to the chest harness straps
- Made the belt and chestplate – to – belt strap
Need to add the gold tabs to all those straps on the chestplate, but that’s for later.
#1 by Rail on July 14, 2010 - 12:30 pm
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I can’t tell from the photos, even when I zoomed in on them– are the straps made from leather? And did you sew the buckles onto the straps by hand? I think I have more to ask, but I need a nap before class tonight, so it’ll have to wait ’til later.
#2 by Makoto on July 14, 2010 - 12:52 pm
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It’s just pleather, not real leather. All the stitching was done by hand, with a thimble to save my poor thumb from damage. I’ll post some close-ups tonight after work.
#3 by Rail on July 14, 2010 - 6:49 pm
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Oh, pleather… I’m sure you’ve told me that already and I forgot in my sleep-deprived state earlier. Why didn’t you use your sewing machine though? I don’t even own a proper thimble… I have a cheap plastic one, but I don’t trust it for anything like sewing pleather/leather.
#4 by Makoto on July 14, 2010 - 6:52 pm
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I’m not sure I ever mentioned it, really. Mostly because the pleather was cheaper, and slightly sturdier compared to the leather I could find. And I lent out my sewing machine to a friend, so hand sewing was my only option. Besides, those seams are tiny, they only took a minute or two.
#5 by Rail on July 14, 2010 - 9:15 pm
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I’m trying to set a record for the most comments on your site… in one day. No, I don’t get notifications when you reply to my comments; is there some way I can set that up? I’m kind of dumb when it comes to this kind of stuff. And I try to avoid hand sewing as much as possible (unless it’s 1000s of sequins of course or embroidering tulle), so I think I just assume everyone else is the same way. I wouldn’t have been able to sew that in a few minutes by hand though, nice job!