FF:SA how to make costumes/props?

does anyone know where i can get plans (is that what they call them) for making costumes and props?

 

On the internet

Seriously, did you have anything specific in mind? Google is your friend. There are a lot of costume and prop builder sites and forums around, even here on these boards. There are even a number of experienced costumers here in SA who are more than happy to share the knowledge.

Go searching, ask questions, have fun

 

yeah i will. i just thought some of the local members could help.

 

True AD

It really depends on what u want to make!! I have made a few props for myself based on pics from the books like my sandtrooper backpack, macro binoculars and BFG, AD is great at sewing

Maybe we should have a Prop Party!!! a few of the guys from my garrison in Sydney have done so..basically u bring stuff that u need help with or ideas and u help each other out.

 

i would ideally like some tips on creating a lightsaber and jedi costume

 

Don't know about the Jedi Costume. I'm trying to get ahold of some fabric myself, and as for lightsaber props. I just buy the nice glow-swords you can pick up at K-mart for nine dollars. (Okay, I'm cheap but if I'm going to have fights with my little brother, I'd rather be cheap then fork out thirteen dollars for a non-glowing sword.)

 

yeah i have one of them and an actaul lightsaber toy. just want to be creative and make a lightsaber hilt

 

Ah, in that case I'd try something light-weight and not made out of material that your sister can step on and break when she's angry at you. (I had one I made from stiro-foam and another from clay. She broke them both.)

 

oh ok. that sucks. thanks for the tip though

 

No problem. I'm full of useless information, and costume patterns. But no Jedi ones yet,

 

i had a hot glue gun...does that help?


last time i used it, i fussion-welded my fingers together

i can do it for you guys too, no? you KNOW you want your fingers glued...admit it

 

I suggest your visit the costuming board on this very site. Full of useful information.
Cool sabers- try here. Sabers you can make from bits from Bunnings.

 

There is a link in the christmas pageant thread here with a link that hasa couple of Jedi costumes/robes.

I actually went and bought the plans a few weeks ago.

 

I like the sound of that. I'm done with my Leia costumes for a while, I might start on a Jedi one for me or my boyfriend.