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Post by peace on May 7, 2019 1:29:09 GMT
My child is going to some con event. The outfit is pretty simple but she is trying to be as accurate as possible. Any ideas how to make this necklace? I'm only creative as a situation dictates and I did go to Michael's and JoAnne's but didn't see anything to use.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on May 7, 2019 1:46:17 GMT
Can you ask her who the character is and the show s/he is from? I kind of want to google and see if there are any tips out there.
I feel like you could make this with some clear stringing wire, a little weaving, and the right beads, but I'm not entirely sure where I'd start looking. Looks like you could use some gold coin/disc shapes, and need some teardrop pendants/drops. The solid pieces in the first layer might be harder, so you might have to just use smaller square beads to make a rectangle.
And when is this event?
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Post by peace on May 7, 2019 2:02:38 GMT
Can you ask her who the character is and the show s/he is from? I kind of want to google and see if there are any tips out there. I feel like you could make this with some clear stringing wire, a little weaving, and the right beads, but I'm not entirely sure where I'd start looking. Looks like you could use some gold coin/disc shapes, and need some teardrop pendants/drops. The solid pieces in the first layer might be harder, so you might have to just use smaller square beads to make a rectangle. And when is this event? Oh the event starts end of next week. She has been working on other parts of it- she was trying to make the earrings and now says they just aren't turning out. The character is gilgamesh from fate grand order. 
ETA- all the jewelry is supposed to be gold. She has the bracelets worked out. Thankfully. |
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Post by betty on May 7, 2019 2:12:37 GMT
I would make it out of duct tape and use a rub on bronze finish from the craft store. You could look for gold duct tape, too. I did this to make a knife sheath for a cosplay event at the library with black tape and bronze rub on and it worked great! You can add the rub on finish as light or heavy as you need to create the "gold" effect. Here is a link to the finish I used... metallic finish |
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Post by Skellinton on May 7, 2019 2:19:52 GMT
Craft foam can be made to look metallic, let me see if I can find a helpful link.
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Post by Skellinton on May 7, 2019 2:23:32 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2019 2:32:36 GMT
Thin leather, plastic or (cereal box type) cardboard cut and spray painted? At least that looks like what is used here:  |
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Post by Rainy_Day_Woman on May 7, 2019 2:40:10 GMT
I almost always end up using polymer clay and air dry clay. It gives you the most control- the earings and necklace would be easy to make out of gold fimo, or clay and spray paint gold. The earrings would be very easy with fimo and you can embed the posts in it before you bake it.
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Post by crazy4scraps on May 7, 2019 2:44:34 GMT
I almost always end up using polymer clay and air dry clay. It gives you the most control- the earings and necklace would be easy to make out of gold fimo, or clay and spray paint gold. The earrings would be very easy with fimo and you can embed the posts in it before you bake it. This is what I would use too. It’s probably the easiest thing to make into the shapes you need. Be sure you put the holes in it before you bake the pieces because it’s way easier than trying to drill holes in the hardened clay. Another option would be 3D printing, but that requires a whole different skill set and access to a 3D printer. |
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on May 7, 2019 2:52:39 GMT
Can you ask her who the character is and the show s/he is from? I kind of want to google and see if there are any tips out there. I feel like you could make this with some clear stringing wire, a little weaving, and the right beads, but I'm not entirely sure where I'd start looking. Looks like you could use some gold coin/disc shapes, and need some teardrop pendants/drops. The solid pieces in the first layer might be harder, so you might have to just use smaller square beads to make a rectangle. And when is this event? Oh the event starts end of next week. She has been working on other parts of it- she was trying to make the earrings and now says they just aren't turning out. The character is gilgamesh from fate grand order. Well, end of next week wouldn't be enough time (to order online) even if I did find actual beads I thought would work, so I'm glad the other peas have great ideas! I like the suggestion for fimo/clay. |
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Post by crittsmom on May 7, 2019 2:53:36 GMT
I would make it out of duct tape and use a rub on bronze finish from the craft store. You could look for gold duct tape, too. I did this to make a knife sheath for a cosplay event at the library with black tape and bronze rub on and it worked great! You can add the rub on finish as light or heavy as you need to create the "gold" effect. Here is a link to the finish I used... metallic finish Although I think duct tape would work better, I've used that rub and buff on paper bags before (like grocery bags). Painted with acrylic then highlighted. |
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Post by nlwilkins on May 7, 2019 4:10:37 GMT
either clay or cardboard. If you mod podge two layers of cereal box together they peices end up pretty hard. Cut holes in the shapes and string them together. I Googled the character and saw the necklace is kind of like tear drops with holes in the fat end and just strung on a string or cord. Actually, I wonder if they were teeth.   |
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Post by malibou on May 7, 2019 11:10:03 GMT
What about shrinky dinks?
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Post by peace on May 7, 2019 12:33:10 GMT
You are all amazing!! She had been using clay for the earrings but it wasn't working out- I think she bought the wrong kind maybe
I SO appreciate the input. The 3D printer would make everything easier LOL
I'll let you know how it goes- she usually does really well with these costumes but gets herself all worked up beforehand
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Post by pierkiss on May 7, 2019 13:01:33 GMT
Do you have a bead store in town or nearby? I would search for one and take them this picture and see if they have similar beads, and if they could help string it.
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Post by peace on May 7, 2019 21:06:49 GMT
Do you have a bead store in town or nearby? I would search for one and take them this picture and see if they have similar beads, and if they could help string it. We actually do have one nearby- I will run over this week. Thank you!! |
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Post by crazy4scraps on May 7, 2019 23:19:29 GMT
You are all amazing!! She had been using clay for the earrings but it wasn't working out- I think she bought the wrong kind maybe I SO appreciate the input. The 3D printer would make everything easier LOL I'll let you know how it goes- she usually does really well with these costumes but gets herself all worked up beforehand Our public library has several 3D printers and they usually have open makerspace time set aside for adults and teens every week, but unless you know what you’re doing it might not work out right the first time through and it doesn’t sound like you have a lot of time for tweaking if it didn’t work the first time around. I’d buy Sculpy or Fimo that you bake in an oven or toaster oven to cure. That would be the easiest and cheapest. |
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