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    NEW WAY TO DYE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    So after trying to die my girth I finally lost it and went down to my neighborhood paint store. I brought a color so they could match it correctly and bought a LATEX stain to die it with. It worked amazing and its so much easier and it does'nt rub off on your flightsuit. So heres what I did


    First I get my paint roller liner, stain and girth ready to die.

    Then I pour the stain in the liner and begin to soak the girth untill its obsorbed enough stain so theres no white showing. Make sure you force it in with your fingers and hands.



    Then once you have it soaked with stain your gona want to ring out the excess stain so it can dry quicker.




    Your going to want to hang it up so it can dry but while its hanging get a rag and blot out as much excess stain as you can. Make sure you don't rub it or it will fray, only blot it. Then when thats done just let it air dry for about 24 to 48 hours and your all set. The key thing is to only get latex stain because all other stains will eat and corrode your girth. A pint of stain costs about thirty bucks but it saves you all the headaches that come along with dyes. A pint will dye two girths so if your doing more then that I suggest to buy a gallon. I have only done this in ROTJ color but they can match any color you like.



    Last edited by whistle8mp; 10-10-2009 at 07:22 PM.

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    That look pretty slick! I gave up on RIT and acetone after 3 times and just mixed a color and airbrushed the stupid thing.

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    Awesome tutorial! Can I ask, is there a specific color number/brand that you used?

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    Every paint store gives you a different code, so make sure you save that code when you get the color you need.

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    I'm impressed! This is a totally new solution (AFAIK)!

    Nice work and thanks for posting it!

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    Thats funny, thats how I usually die, but I use thinned down water base paint. Thats great. Also, if you have a heat gun it can speed up the dry time. But if you let it dry naturally, it is better.

    One question, whats the results. I know mine always comes out kinda harder then when it went in as I stain with water based paint, but with what you use, is the fabric still the same for the most part? I suppose yes?

    Thats cool!

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    Nice idea!

    After my dye fiasco, I just grabbed a can of rust colored primer and sprayed it on...worked like a dream.
    Last edited by Halo_1; 11-01-2007 at 12:05 AM. Reason: edit

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    It gets a little stiff untill you work it around and then its just like new. I forgot one thing this stuff is perminant so make sure you like the color you choose. Since its latex it cleans up wicked sweet.

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    great job Mike!!! sounds like this will replace that Rit once and for all.

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by whistle8mp View Post
    It gets a little stiff untill you work it around and then its just like new. I forgot one thing this stuff is perminant so make sure you like the color you choose. Since its latex it cleans up wicked sweet.
    if you rub Vasoline on the buckles, the paint won't adhere to them. then just wash it off.

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    What a great idea! Even color, no bleed-over to other costume parts. Well done!

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    Has anyone found a good color of stain that works for this?

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    With this process of using the Latex stain, do you still need to soak the girth in acetone?

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    I'd like to know whether or not the acetone is needed as well. I'm all set to start dyeing...er paint/stain...this weekend

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    Thats a working color in the pics and you do not need acetone, just stain. JUst find a color that matches whatever belt your doing and bring the color to the paint store. Show the guy or girl working there and have them match the color. If you don't like the color have him/her lighten or darken it to your liking.

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    Can anyone pass on to me the exact paint properties needed to actually do this myself.. Ive been wanting to do it myself over here in Australia, and it was a pain in the *** just to get the Mahair Girthbelt through customs, took weeks to clear, and after the Irradiation it may stuff up the paint.. :S plus sending paint internationally costs heaps as a dangerous good transport.. :S

    Basically Brand Names really dont work, however details like the Stain used ie Wax Stain, not a Stain and Finish, Red Mahogany Colour etc... Mostly after the paint properties... Since we dont really have a Colonial Red over here it would require mixing, which could get disasterous if not done right, assuming doing a girth this way is a one shot deal... Im mostly after what type of paint ie weatherguard (outside), interior, acryllic, enamel, etc... as much help you can give would be awesome

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    Is there anyone who has a girth belt for sale?

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    Does anyone had a Boba Fett girth belt for sale?

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    By latex stain, do you mean a water based wood stain? Like Minwax:

    http://minwax.com/products/wood_stai...%202008#Colors

    Maybe in Fruit Punch or China Red for ROTJ?

    -Chris

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    Has anyone tried upholstery fabric spray paint like this:

    http://www.fabricspraypaint.com/Defa...ic_Spray_Paint

    I'm pretty sure Lowes carries something like this. Hobby Lobby may as well.

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    yepp!! after about 4 attempts of dying my girth, I tried this method and it worked great!!!
    my wood latex stain color was barn red.
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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    What brand of wood stain was it? I think Behr makes a Barn Red in wood stain. The color of your girth looks great!

    Quote Originally Posted by vadr_h8r View Post
    yepp!! after about 4 attempts of dying my girth, I tried this method and it worked great!!!
    my wood latex stain color was barn red.

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    DIE GIRTHBELT DIE!!!

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by vadr_h8r View Post
    yepp!! after about 4 attempts of dying my girth, I tried this method and it worked great!!!
    my wood latex stain color was barn red.

    looks sweet bro, nice work

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by Madmartigan View Post
    By latex stain, do you mean a water based wood stain? Like Minwax:

    http://minwax.com/products/wood_stai...%202008#Colors

    Maybe in Fruit Punch or China Red for ROTJ?

    -Chris

    It is water based latex stain, mini wax makes it and so do sherwin williams

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    I have tried this method as well and ''it works'' not to mention it was quick and easy. Forget dying the girt belt ,this is definetly the best route. BTW I used china red stain and the results are good.

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    Is latex-stain the same as latex paint?

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    No it's not the same. The latex stain is specifically for wood, normally used on decks and the like (people will look at you strange if you tell them what you plan to do with it... beware).

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    Hehe, well that´s how it is with more or less everything you buy for this hobby.

    Thanks though:-)

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by Amaden7766 View Post
    Has anyone tried upholstery fabric spray paint like this:

    http://www.fabricspraypaint.com/Defa...ic_Spray_Paint

    I'm pretty sure Lowes carries something like this. Hobby Lobby may as well.
    Well has anyone tried this spray fabric paint?

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    I'm definitely going to do that with mine. Thanks.

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    great thread awesome info... this looks like it will be the way to go!

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    Quote Originally Posted by adonian View Post
    Well has anyone tried this spray fabric paint?

    The only problem with any type of spray products is that the belt does not suck up enough of the paint so it leaves areas of white here and there.

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    Now if I could just find a good girth, I'd use this method.

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    Looks great...I am going to use this on my belt.

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    Hey guys. I am in need of a girth belt, and I saw a nylon cord girth and before I buy it I have a question.

    Would this stain work good with a nylon belt? Or something more of a cotton Girth?

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    I tried the RIT dye method twice, and got nothing but fail.

    Looks like your method is the way to go!

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    Would anyone by chance have an idea as to what latex stain color i shold get for ESB?

    El1te

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    Check this thread out...I think I'm pretty close to the right color.

    http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f20/esb-girth-belt-information-26573/

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    Just saw this thread last night and I like it. I'm signing off and heading to the Home Depot now! Let you all know how it comes out.

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    Well whistle8mp, it worked fantastic and it was sooo easy. No more than 30 minutes from start to all cleaned up. I went with the China Red and I think it looks darn good.

    Bountyone, good suggesting Vaseline on the hardware, but the water based stain wipes right off the metal.

    Thanks whistle8mp and all those posting here. Great education and help!!!

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    Wow this thread just got bumped, glad to hear your girth dye went well. I went threw hell and back trying to find a reasonable method and to see it helping you all makes my day.

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    So would these be what I see on the store shelves as "water-based" stains? I haven't been able to find any that say latex.

    From the colours available, I'm thinking I'll try rosewood for the ESB belt. It's a very nice brown with a nice, warm red undertone.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Peregrinus View Post
    So would these be what I see on the store shelves as "water-based" stains? I haven't been able to find any that say latex.

    From the colours available, I'm thinking I'll try rosewood for the ESB belt. It's a very nice brown with a nice, warm red undertone.

    --Jonah
    Yes water based is a latex stain, that is the right one

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    Awesome. Thanks.

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    i totaly screwed that up. ha!

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    Quote Originally Posted by 987654321a View Post
    Hey guys. I am in need of a girth belt, and I saw a nylon cord girth and before I buy it I have a question.

    Would this stain work good with a nylon belt? Or something more of a cotton Girth?

    dont buy the nylon girths! i bought two thinking i was getting a sweet deal and the dont die. basically cuz they are palstic. also someone asked about spray paint. ive done that befor too and in my experiense for some reason the smell never comes out if u spray paint fabric i even did fabric spraypaint. i live in a more rural area so im going to take my 2 nylon belts and see if i can trade someone with horses for there old ones. plus im trying to get5 enough hair to do a wookie braid run.

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    This is for the Mod staff to decide, I was hoping to make this thread a sticky since dyeing a girth is one of the hardest soft parts of the suit. It seems to me that it would help up and comers as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by whistle8mp View Post
    This is for the Mod staff to decide, I was hoping to make this thread a sticky since dyeing a girth is one of the hardest soft parts of the suit. It seems to me that it would help up and comers as well.
    At your service. I'm sure this will be one for the Wiki too.

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    You guys do realize you can add your own entries to the wiki, right? If you need any help, please don't hesitate to ask!

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    Tried the "stain" method after turning a girth belt light pink via several RIT dyes packs. The "stain" worked like a charm and is infinately easier than dye. Good call.

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    Great work man......Looked like a massacre for a minute lol!

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    Dude I so needed this

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    Anyone know where I can find a Belt to die?

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    Wow! this is just what I was looking for. I've tried twice to color a girth and neather of the darn things terned out right. thanks for the help.

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by khillfayce View Post
    Anyone know where I can find a Belt to die?
    Dover Saddlery, 34 inch "Natural" (i.e. white) OR brown, Ovation Mohair 14 strand girth belt, $18 + $7 shipping/handing. Mine is PERFECT.

    http://www.doversaddlery.com/product...cd2=1259430350

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    Why must the girth belts "die"?..... Why, I ask, why?

    Sorry, had to do it.

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    does any one have any pictures of that brown girthbelt from dover i don't want to have to color my belt.

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    i spray painted my girth. not good. did not cover all the white areas. belt got really hard and flaky. smelled like spraypaint gave me a head ache. has anyone tried latex paint. i know it's not the same but will it work.

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    jebby, read the top of the thread...

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    i'm sorry i meant latex paint not latex stain. i saw the stain but the paint had more colors and was cheaper. i just wanted to know if anyone tried it and what the difference was.

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    Latex paint is gonna be too thick, and will coat the material, rather than permiate it. It will prolly come out looking very plasticine when all's said and done. I'm personally gonna be going with the stain. Remember, you get what you pay for.

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    thanks dsonik1. ordered another girth. will try the stain method.

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    Jebby, where'd you end up orderin from?

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    marystack.com came out to 25 dollars shipping included. excellent costomer service.

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    tossed up between them and Dover saddlery. how quick was their shipping?

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    i ordered saturday night. monday morning they called me to tell me it was on backorder and if that was okay. they offered me a refund. they said it would take 2 weeks. i decided to go ahead with it. 2 weeks later i got it.

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    Thanks, bruv

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    Just got mine in today from Dover....time to stain.

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    marystack is out of girthbelts. i will try dover now.

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    I ordered from HorseloverZ today.

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    Okay I'm ready to stain my girth belt, it's ESB....what color? Brown?

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    save yourself some trouble, mate. Put your white girth up for sale in Cargo Hold. Go to horseloverz and order your girth in brown. Your white girth will sell quick. Heck, depending on size, I may buy it.

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    Yeah but the smallest size they have is like 44 in the brown.

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    Ahhh. I checked Marystack and doversaddlery, as well. No luck. Brown is the color you seek, though. Go check the galleryu section and look at the ESB reference pics, so you know the proper shade of brown. My advice would be to pick out the color swatch for the exact color you want... then get a a swatch 1 to 2 shades darker than that color and have your stain mixed to that darker color. the reasoning being, that once you die your girth and rinse it out... it will lighten at least one shade lighter because you are dying a white material. So, if you go a bit darker on your stain, the end result will be closer to what you want.

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    Will be staining my girth tomorrow. Will let you gents know how it goes and include pics. If all goes well, I will be including the brand and color which can be bought at your local Lowe's for $9.98 a 29 oz can (just under a quart).

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    Yeah bro let us (me) know, I'm ready to do the same and would like to see how yours turns out.

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    Will do, bruv. Gonna start on her in the am.

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    Re: NEW WAY TO DIE GIRTH BELTS!!!

    First and foremost, a HUGE thank you to whistle8mp!!!


    Okay. I did this as a two part process in order to achieve a darker color (especially on the bindings which tend to be a blend rather than straight up mohair).

    First I dyed it, wrung it out and hung it up to dry. Start early, cause drying takes a long time.

    Second, repeated the process, except I allowed the belt to lay in the dye and soak for approximately 10-15 minutes. Then, ring her out and hang her up again.

    If you can have someone help you by holding up the belt whilst you ring it out, it makes the process easier and much faster.

    The second tint step acts subtly, but definetely worth the added effort. Also, this particular stain darkens as it dries.



    The color I used can be picked up at any Lowe's:

    Minwax water-based stain, #13 Spice Red

    They have to mix it for you, as it is a decoration tint formula. But that color is a standard Minwax tint color. Hope this has been helpful.

    After first dye app (indirect sunlight):


    After 2nd dye app (direct sunlight):


    Done!
    Last edited by dsonik1; 12-22-2009 at 05:17 PM.

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    Sweeeeet! Nice work bro! I thought you were doing ESB, guess I was wrong...now I need to find a nice brown stain and do the same process.

    How messy was it?

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    Not really messy at all. If you do a good job wringing it out, there will be hardly, if any, dripping when it's hung. Why not just order your belt in brown? Just curious.

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    Seems like this is one of the hardest parts of the costume to get accurately done yourself.. I mean the ROTJ is a nice and deep colour of red, ESB on the other hand is more a darker brown/reddish colour which i havent seen alot of.

    Is someone here willing to make one for me? Iam working op a ESB Fett project and would definalty like a good dark brown/red girth belt.

    If anyone is up to the task please PM me

    Anyway nice job on that girth, it looks great!

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    Thanks, bruv! I'll do it for ya, if you want. I just have to check color availability.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dsonik1 View Post
    Thanks, bruv! I'll do it for ya, if you want. I just have to check color availability.
    Cool dude, thanks if they sport a size 34 iam even more pleased, if not iam still very pleased!
    I guess the weathering would also add up to a darker more used colour, it would definatly make it darker.

    Anyway, i'll send you a PM tonight, gotta go to work now!

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    Sounds good. HorsloverZ is where I ordered from. I also use a 34.

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    WOW Bro that turned out great I will have to give this a shot here soon. Good coice on color and thanks for posting it as well, it should help most of us out when it comes time to dye our belts.

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    No problem D. Check out the interest thread I just started in BF costume forum.

    And again, without whistle8amp's initial tutorial, I'd have never had the guts to even attempt it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dsonik1 View Post
    Not really messy at all. If you do a good job wringing it out, there will be hardly, if any, dripping when it's hung. Why not just order your belt in brown? Just curious.
    The don't make a brown in anything smaller than a 44 from what I've seen.

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    Well.I'm gonna solve that problem if possible, splat. Go check the interest thread I started.

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    How meny feet of rope to make a girth belt???

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    I honestly have no idea....

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    bet on at least 50', but it's always good to go over. I would go with 70+ feet. remember, you have to make 14 strands in all.

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    your idea is awesome. I hope to try it out soon. thanks man.

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    Ok,50 to 70 feet sounds good thanks,I still haveing truoble finding Latex stain the Lowes were I live dont cary it,"bebe in a larger town". Thier still trying to get over from when I was asking about tubes,they always ask what are you going to use this for,,,,its for my wrist mounted flame thrower.

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    You could use the Olympic stain color I use..... but it's $40 a gallon.

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    Ill look for that when I go to ashville its a bigger city,thiers a big Lowes there

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    got mine from horzelovers today its polyester. is this going to work ? thx . david

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    What company is it by?

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    [QUOTE=dsonik1;494738]What company is it by?[/QUOTE equiroyal . thx. david

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    Yeah, bruv. Not really sure how well polyester is going to take stain. I know its hard as heck to stain trevair, and I'm pretty sure they're similar synthetics. You really need mohair. HorseloverZ sells mohair belts by Centaur.

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