Another First for Jax and Shado

bh7603

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Well, haven't really seen this done this way, and the vision in my head is cool.

so we'll see when its done.

thus far = 3.5 hours.

:eek:

steps 1-3

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note: "corgi-weathering" may be added at a further date....
 
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all, will be revealed in time my son.

here are some more weathering...used the yard this time.

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still have to add kiwi to get it too look the way thats in my head...

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My guess is:
Vegetal tanned leather (3 or 3.5mm), unboiled for the male armor, boiled for the female.
Dyed with cloth, and then acetone bleached using brush.
If I'm correct, after your kiwi dye, you'll end with a polish oilskin and the armors will look brighter and a little more brown.
(if I'm wrong, you're amazing at turning any material into leather :confused)

Very nice work here !(y)

I've never seen Medieval Mandos !!!:D
 
they wont be midevil, or rennesannse at all. just trying new materials.

as for material they are shoulder leather 1/4" thick

neither are boiled, just run under the faucet in the kitchen

only used 22o grit sandpaper at the moment, and a hammer and sparkplug
 
started on the male vest tonight

duckcloth, nice thread count.

couldnt find it in the color i wanted so ill have to dye this one...

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okay, so ive always been honest with you guys to the point of pissing some of you off, but others are greatfull.

please return the favor and let me know what you think of this project along the way.

these types of comments are what i used back in 2002/2003 to make my first white mando...

...so please let me know what you honestly think.
 
dude I really LIKE the leather, and I know from your previous work that when you are done with this (these) its gonna look good enough for film.
 
I think the color is fine, maybe add a few blood splashes since it's leather, it wouldnt wash off like it would from standard armor.

And some charring from laser fire and explosions.
 
yeah, I like the last one, but darken the vest just a little, kind of like a little more brown, but only a little.

And the bucket... that is AWESOME, I like the green visor, you gonna get yours from fleabay like I got my red one?
 
thats pretty much the color of the vest. dying it seems to be a mystery with mixing dyes.
i might just get the thing dirty, and see what happens
 
soak it in coffee or tea to absorb the color, its cheap, and you can drink it ;)
Just do a test piece to time how long for the proper color.
 
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