The DEFINITIVE TDK Joker Costume Thread/Project

[Patattack]

Is there a possibility that certain dyes/bleaches would affect the background material and not the diamonds (or vice versa)?

 

[Darth Mule]

Is there a possibility that certain dyes/bleaches would affect the background material and not the diamonds (or vice versa)?

Possibly. If the diamonds are embroidered on with polyester thread they won't dye or bleach, while the elastic will do both.

 

[Hecubus114]

that creates a bit of a problem in that its the diamonds we want to change color, not the elastic part....

 

[Patattack]

that creates a bit of a problem in that its the diamonds we want to change color, not the elastic part....

Except that there's a set that's black background with green diamonds. So...if the diamonds won't be bleached, either, then the background should lighten significantly.

 

[Hecubus114]

aha - didnt think of that... I wonder how white you could actually get them though...

 

[usmcrice0311]

if you want to try bleaching/dyeing these expensive braces go for it. i have them and they look great as they are

 

[Darth Mule]

You won't get them white. Maybe a yellow-beige at best. And that's pushing it.

usmc has a point though. Do you really want to blow $40.00 on an experiment that may likely fail?

 

[Andymac84]

Hey guys,
Indy Magnoli could do a run from the Joker Bank Robbery Shirt. Please sign in if ure interested.

http://therpf.com/showthread.php?t=49175&page=10

 

[SITHcamaro]

I totally forgot to post pics of my finalized gloves. With the Blu-Ray, I tweaked all of the little details, and now they are divine.
Good luck getting me to make more of them, as I'd rather stick to making people the clothing. :lol
These little guys take a lot of time, as they're all done my hand.

 

[Jodo]

Hey guys,
Indy Magnoli could do a run from the Joker Bank Robbery Shirt. Please sign in if ure interested.

http://therpf.com/showthread.php?t=49175&page=10

Pending price I'd be intrested. :love

SithCamero, are your gloves very stiff at all? There's something about them that looks like they might be. They look awsome none the less though! I wish I could of got my leather gloves to have been a more darker now. :confused

 

[SITHcamaro]

Nope, not stiff at all. They're just unbroken calf skin. Once I wear them a bit, they'll soften up much more, and look much more like my previous pair.

 

[GeneralFROSTY]

I wish I had the ability to make my own stuff - but great work anyway. They look very thick though - the ones in the movie looked pretty form-fitting, not exactly thick winter-type gloves but more like driving gloves.
I'm still holding out for Indy to do these...
ALSO: I am starting a new thread regarding silicone Joker scars that are in the works - I will post in the Junkyard.

 

[Darth Mule]

I would suggest lambskin for the gloves. Something in the 1/2 to 1 oz range. Kidskin would be perfect if you could find it in purple, but that's doubtful.

 

[Jodo]

Nope, not stiff at all. They're just unbroken calf skin. Once I wear them a bit, they'll soften up much more, and look much more like my previous pair.

Thats good to hear! :thumbsup

I considered getting some leather/vinyl to practice with, to try and see what I could do about making my gloves "appear" longer. And mabey try doing something for the straps, but I don't think I'm up to it. :confused My gloves just aren't long enough for my likes.

 

[SITHcamaro]

Whoops, my mistake. I don't know why I said calf, when I meant to say deerskin.
They were a special order leather, made especially for gloves. The swatches were even cut into little glove shapes.

Anyhow, these gloves are also unlined. So even a glove with a VERY thin weight of leather, would still end up being a little thicker, once you include the lining.

The outer seams are merely the 2 layers together, with the little bit of glue in between. And the more this stuff is aged down, the softer & softer they get.

 

[Andymac84]

Sith, are u offering them here at the rpf??

 

[Darth Mule]

I'm pretty sure he doesn't ever want to make another pair of gloves again. I quote "Good luck getting me to make more of them"...

I made a pair of gloves once... Once.

 

[SITHcamaro]

Sith, are u offering them here at the rpf??

I MAY take more orders.
I've already had a few previous orders, and may or may not offer more, once all the others have been made.

The main factor will be in how much leather I have left. I had to place a fairly large minimum, to get what I had, so I don't think I want to have to place more.

I have these also listed in my Joker clothing thread. If anyone is interested, they can go and post a note in there.
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=51965

Thanks

 

[cougar184]

getting close with my suit now. im still waiting on my overcoat and suspenders. still need to find or buy gloves and chain

 

[Darth Mule]

Nice.. Where'd the Jacket come from? It looks a little short in the sleeve, but the color looks good.

Oh yeah. and the pants look great! Where'd you get those?:lol