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Jauhzmynn
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6/19/02 8:33pm
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I'm glad the choreography wen twell, but not glad the funding haulted it.  I had to back out of Kung Fu b/c of an in jury to the top of my foot. I wasn't happy, I couldn't even run. I figured it was a nerve injury, and the doc confermed my guess. Prasie God it's better now. Time to get myself backinto Kung Fu calsses.<G>
Good pics of the bracers Kai. I'd have to custom make mine if I do sicne my wrists are very small. As in a take a braclet6" long instead of the standard 6.5-7.5". These look they'd offer awesome protection incase some yuzt is a bad swordsman and hits you.
Thanks for the clues for sword study. I do happen to like bow staff fighting. One of the best weapons for a short person to use, besdies a blaster. Good stand off power.  I'll check the Kung Fu joint near me, and see if the teacher can help me out.
Mynn
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Kai-Rhann
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6/19/02 8:39pm
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Thanks...
To get the fit you see on my bracer, it has to be custom fit. You need measurements at the wrist, forearm muscle, and 2 more points in between. Gives a nice, snug, "fitted" look.
If you're going the Kung Fu route, Mynn, see if the sifu might show you some stuff with Darn Gim (straight sword), it's a very elegant style (see Crouching Tiger/Hidden Dragon?)...would look great with a lightsaber too...
Good luck!
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Kai-Rhann
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6/20/02 8:25am
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I just came accross this site...
Lord Entropy's
They have a few different suits of all leather armor for both men and women. Lots of good ideas. There's a high degree of "fantasy" influence, save for the "Roman Centurian" armor. The ladies' armor tends towards the 'risque', but nevertheless is well done. Might be good for some ideas...
--Kai
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Jauhzmynn
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6/20/02 12:50pm
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Yes I have seen Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. I have the DVD and enjoyed the movie, eventhough it wasn't in english.:D Darn Gim? Ok I 'l bouce if off Sifu see if he's coolwith it. I'll see if I can get some private lessons sicne my shcedule is kinda' crzy and the group classees are harder to get to.
Mynn
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Kai-Rhann
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6/23/02 3:16pm
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Well, both of my leather bracers are finished. As soon as I snap a pic in full gear I'll post it.
A couple of ideas I had for body armor were either to directly copy the armor worn by Qui Gon and Obi Wan seen on their "training gear figures". Or (which I might prefer) I may simply make some shoulder armor (essentially rectangular pauldrons) that would be stitched to a set of Jedi "tabbards". Lastly, I may simply make tabbards from leather like Anakin and Bultar Swan are seen wearing in Episode II. All this, of course, hinges on the purchase of more leather...and that may be a little ways off.
I'd love to see more costumes with armor additions...
--Kai
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Kai-Rhann
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Here are a few pics of the finished bracers with my Jedi Garb. I should have worn my darker brown robes...but, it shows the effect well enough. My camera's not the best, so bear with me...
Bracers with garb
Another shot
Ready for action
Okay, now what will I make...?
--Kai
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Chevalier-mal-Fet
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6/23/02 7:18pm
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Those look pretty slick - good job! I can't wait to see what else you decide to add to your costume in terms of armour. 
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Kai-Rhann
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Thanks! It may be a while before I make more armor...cash is tight and leather costs. But I definately want to make something more this summer, so hopefully within a few months I'll have something more to show. I have a few leather projects in mind, so I'm going to try to get some of them done over the next several months.
Whatever I end up making, I'll try to share pics...
--Kai
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surlygirlie
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6/23/02 7:31pm
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Those bracers look phenomenal, Kai!
Fantastic job!
-sg
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Kai-Rhann
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6/23/02 7:34pm
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::blushes:: Aw, shucks, sg... Thanks a lot! I've been neglecting my leatherwork for a couple of years now. Between moving (last August) and work, I haven't devoted much time to it...plus I've been making other things for other venues...
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Jauhzmynn
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6/23/02 8:40pm
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Whoa Kai,
That rocks!! Hey look out people here comes da' man.
That's a nice look. Looks as if you'er gonn'a kick some butt. :-) You guys it's not a good idea to get this guy mad. :-D Did you tuck a portion of your tunic sleeves in the bracer?
Don't worry about the pic, it shows what's needed.
What else to make? Well the bracers look like they'er suppossed to go with the garb, anything else might not go unless you go w/ some sort of leather type tabbord, or jerkin tunic.
Mynn
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Jauhzmynn
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Kai,
Your leather work is great. It appears as if you didn't put it down for the time mentioned. Have you had luck on the pouches? if so, any tips on how I can do that?? As in what tpe of leather to use, what tools to use, dyes etc. You can email me is you want, or point me to the right thread so I post this in the right spot.
I saw the pouches but only as resin AND exspensive. ($80) yuck.
Mynn
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NateDawgNT
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If you were goin for a movie costume - they were resin
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Kai-Rhann
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6/24/02 3:26am
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Thanks Mynn!...
Yes, I did tuck my sleeves into the bracers...otherwise they get covered by the sleeve.
Pouches are pretty simple...and paying $80 for something that costs a few bucks to make sounds painful to me.
I've not made any like those in the movies, but a simple belt pouch still looks great on a Jedi belt. The ones I've been making are out of the same leather I've made my belts and bracers from: Tandy's Blacksmith sides (though I think they now call them "oily sides"). This is just because that was what I had on hand.
When I purchase new leather to remake all this from, I'm going for 3-4oz tooling leather (probably a double shoulder...about 10sq feet, around $50 or so) This is vegetable tanned, and can be wet formed, and dyed to suit. Tandy used to (probably still does) have a couple of belt bag kits...not great, but really easy to make. They aren't too expensive, but when you purchase a big chunk o' leather and make your own, the cost is nominal...
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Wonderful Work!
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