New Custom SALLAH Project

[Wor-Gar]

Cool torch, Flosi! Bamboo skewers might be the answer though!

Mando's idea to extend the length is a good one too.

 

[FLOSI]

Looks good to me, Flosi! As for the size what if you essentially made two torches like that and glued them end to end and then covered the seam with one of the wraps?

...The project is alll about covering seams it seems.

That's exactly what I'm doing right now. It's coming out pretty good. Pics in a few.

 

[MANDO]

And here's the 'shirt+skirt' look:

I think what you have here is solid. Once it's dyed it'll be the perfect outfit!

Ah! Bamboo sishkabob sticks!!

Genius!

 

[FLOSI]

Not bad overall. My brother Judy got here with the bamboo skewers and they're a bit big. Might not work anyway.

 

[FLOSI]

I'm happy with this.

 

[mfisher]

go to the floral section in a craft shop and get the dried grasses or twigs etc.. that is what I used when I did the custom torches for Faststreets months ago... they came out pretty decent... dont know if I have any photos on my computer still

 

[MANDO]

I like that, Flosi. Is that the hasbro torch fire on there? It actually loks pretty good. Also, how do you do the turban?

 

[FLOSI]

I like that, Flosi. Is that the hasbro torch fire on there? It actually loks pretty good. Also, how do you do the turban?

No, layers of hot glue with yellow and a little red prismacolor marker in between layers.

Xander, I'm bbqing, but do a search for the Map Room Indy thread I started awhile back. Pretty sure I pasted a tutorial for turban tying in there.

I'm starting to get the hang of this iPhone forum app. Not too shabby.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Nice stuff, Flosi. Two weeks and you got yourself a Sallah!

I think what you have here is solid. Once it's dyed it'll be the perfect outfit!

Thanks, Mando. Some dye and padding and futzing and I think it will work. Worth a go; it's definitely the right parts.

go to the floral section in a craft shop and get the dried grasses or twigs etc.. that is what I used when I did the custom torches for Faststreets months ago...

Exactly right. I saw those when I picked up my dowel and plan to go back and use them.

 

[Something Sexy]

Looking great Rich!

My goal this week is to start working on mine. Need to sew and dye to start.

 

[FLOSI]

Rhett auction just finished. 20 bucks for a damn Barbie vest.

 

[MANDO]

The Pink world must be wondering what's going on with the sudden demand.

 

[jungle jom]

Is there any other way to create a translucent flame on a torch or a candle? Maybe with some plastic that has a low melting point?

I'm trying to place a flame on this candle...

 

[FLOSI]

I used hot glue for the torch I was working on yesterday. Seemed to work pretty well.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Considering the overall low cost of this bash, $20 for the vest is not too bad really.

 

[FLOSI]

Considering the overall low cost of this bash, $20 for the vest is not too bad really.

Well, I spent about 10 bucks through TA, 45 for the head and 20 for this vest, so that's not bad at all... The only issue I have is whether I'll be painting it or sending it off.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Well, I spent about 10 bucks through TA, 45 for the head and 20 for this vest, so that's not bad at all... The only issue I have is whether I'll be painting it or sending it off.

Painting or sanding what?

 

[FLOSI]

Painting or sanding what?

Painting or SENDING... the head.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Oh... misread.

Yep, that can add more to your price, but still for a custom project this one is fairly low-cost.

Sculpt + paint always ends up at around $100 base cost for any custom. But starting there, if your total cost ends up at $140 that's pretty damn good for a OOAK (or maybe 1-of-8 if you count all us other guys with similar builds).

 

[FLOSI]

OOAK??

Yeah, there's not many custom figures that run less than 150.