Rey - Star Wars: The Force Awakens Build (open for everyone!)

[RPFKOV]

I second that

Just wanted to take a second and throw out a public thank you to a very special member and a major contributor to this thread....

Kristen, THANK YOU!

 

[jec0435]

Wow! What an amazing site!!! I'm in crafter heaven. Thanks!

BTW for those of you searching for the right hardware for the chain, have you tried browsing through McMaster-Carr yet? I have yet to find a piece of hardware I couldn't find on their site.

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Great tip with the foam nail file. I've used one on many parts as well.

What brand of silicone/casting resin are you going to use? Have you decided yet?

Hi,

Completed all the prep work on the "chain greeblie" today. Lots of sanding! I find that for round objects, nail files that have foam interiors like these (they bend) are very useful for basic smoothing. Then I follow up with fine grit sandpaper. I am going to be making my very first silicone mold of this piece and cast it in resin. Then I will roughen up, paint and weather the resin piece. I am so excited. I am taking the opportunity of making my daughter's Rey cosplay to learn some different skills I've never tried before. That is the thing that I love most about making props, every project has different challenges.

 

[RPFKOV]

Hi have a kit from Smooth-on I have been waiting to try out. Oomoo 30 rubber and Smooth-Cast 300 resin.

 

[kermet]

I've used this product and it works great for casting just be quick to pour when mixed the resin will set very quick and you might want some other mold of something for what is left over so you can save the waste and it not harden in your cup yep for sure good stuff Love smooth-on.I used just plane red solo cups and toung blades for mixing but as soon as you mix be ready to pour. just follow the instructions its easy and you will be glad of the investment. Thanks....Jim

 

[RPFKOV]

Thanks for the tips!

I've used this product and it works great for casting just be quick to pour when mixed the resin will set very quick and you might want some other mold of something for what is left over so you can save the waste and it not harden in your cup yep for sure good stuff Love smooth-on.I used just plane red solo cups and toung blades for mixing but as soon as you mix be ready to pour. just follow the instructions its easy and you will be glad of the investment. Thanks....Jim

 

[Fett 4 Real]

Reason I've not posted pics of anything I've bought is because I've been in South Korea for the last year away from my wife. who's been patiently waiting for me to come back and get started on this project. Well I'm back home with my family and we have to start acquiring all the materials now. Here's what we have so far in hand. Everything for the lightsaber minus the hilt which should be here in a month from korbath. And a few of the items I've bought.




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[kristen jones]

Not the greatest quality picture, but this was earlier today at a troop in Lowe's in Tiffin, Ohio:



Full scavenger! It a shame I didn't get a shot of the backpack...but my husband says we'll take more costume shots tomorrow.

 

[Fett 4 Real]

Not the greatest quality picture, but this was earlier today at a troop in Lowe's in Tiffin, Ohio:

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Full scavenger! It a shame I didn't get a shot of the backpack...but my husband says we'll take more costume shots tomorrow.

Hillary just showed me a video looks great!

 

[GL 2814]

Looks amazing Kristen!
On a side note. Am I imagining things or did the price on the belts listed on etsy jump like $70 in the last few days. I could have sworn the first time I clicked them the cuff was $25 and the belt was $30. Now the belts are $100+?

 

[kristen jones]

A couple more shots from the troop. There was even a girl who came dressed as Rey:

 

[Redwillow]

Looking great! Are those the same ebay gloves from the other pics? They look lighter.

 

[Angelus Lupus]

The excitement on the face of the mini-Rey says everything you need to know about why we needed a kick-butt female force user as the hero.

 

[kristen jones]

Looking great! Are those the same ebay gloves from the other pics? They look lighter.

Yes... I painted/weathered them with the same taupe spray paint that I used to weather the backpack with.

 

[kermet]

Yes younglings inspired to carry on the cosplay tradition, Love your costume looks as if you jumped rite off the big screen. Thanks.....Jim

 

[akitzman]

I bought the Ebay gloves in medium but they were too big on me so I ordered the small and its perfect.
With that said, I have them in medium if anyone wants them. No cost. Happy to give and help my fellow Reys.

 

[kristen jones]

Someone jump on these...much easier than Modding the petzls. ..and its an RPF pay it forward!
We need more of that spirit.

 

[JJ Griffin]

Just to be clear: the leather used for Rey's staff is two different base colors, right? One set is a base of black leather, and the other is a base of tan or khaki or something? Just want to make sure I am seeing this correctly, as they definitely do not seem to be the same base color.

~JJ

 

[usajdm]

I bought the Ebay gloves in medium but they were too big on me so I ordered the small and its perfect.
With that said, I have them in medium if anyone wants them. No cost. Happy to give and help my fellow Reys.
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Id be willing to reimburse you for the gloves.
My niece is gonna need them anyways.
Robert

 

[jec0435]

Are they the same seller? There are lots of different sellers on Etsy making cuffs and belts. Not all are the same quality/authenticity of course. So perhaps the more spendy ones are better quality? (which makes perfect sense. time = money)

Looks amazing Kristen!
On a side note. Am I imagining things or did the price on the belts listed on etsy jump like $70 in the last few days. I could have sworn the first time I clicked them the cuff was $25 and the belt was $30. Now the belts are $100+?

 

[jec0435]

JJ, I used various scraps of medium, to dark brown leather, and then used acrylic paint (lots of layers) to get the desired affect. I'm making a few extra sets to sell, as I have a bunch of scrap I can use up. Plus they are fun to make.

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Just to be clear: the leather used for Rey's staff is two different base colors, right? One set is a base of black leather, and the other is a base of tan or khaki or something? Just want to make sure I am seeing this correctly, as they definitely do not seem to be the same base color.

~JJ