KingSlayer
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Post by KingSlayer on Mar 20, 2016 20:37:16 GMT -5
So I finally got my hands on the new world championship (Figure size), and I'm... dissapointed to say the least. I tolerated the old belts, and I honestly didn't mind them as much as the jakks (Which I hated too lol). But i'm looking to put a leather strap on the belt, and if it works out maybe i'll do it for my other belts too. Anyways, if someone could give me some steps for this or even the type of leather I should use, that would be great. Thanks!
(Oh and if it's a bad idea let me know)
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Post by KingSlayer on Mar 21, 2016 20:50:39 GMT -5
Anyone?
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RollingElbow
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Post by RollingElbow on Mar 21, 2016 22:42:48 GMT -5
I love the idea, but you might wanna put this thread on 'Custom Accessories', just trying tell before someone else does.
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KingSlayer
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Post by KingSlayer on Mar 21, 2016 22:47:05 GMT -5
Sorry I'm sorta new here, how would I do that?
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Henchmen4Hire
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Post by Henchmen4Hire on Mar 22, 2016 0:52:55 GMT -5
I suggest browsing the scarf or purse section at a department store or secondhand store, there are lots of thin faux leather materials there you can harvest.
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Post by BelowNormal on Mar 28, 2016 1:12:14 GMT -5
There is a section at hobby lobby that is dedicated to leather type of work (indian type bracelets, etc). They sell straps of "leather" there, usually about $15 for 3sq ft (with coupon).
Grab the Pleather.
Go to the felt section. Buy some black "sticky back" felt.
Get a print out of the medallions for the belts. Either use print outs from the print outs board or use your own - I recommend using actual photo paper instead or regular paper.
This next part might be a bit confusing -
Cut the sticky back and the pleather into a strip about 5" long and big enough for the "medallions" to fit on to.
Peel off the white paper backing from the felt - but LEAVE 1" on each end covered.
Adhere the pleather to that strip, the middle should be adhered with 1" on each side no adhered.
Laminate or use clear tape over your print outs to make them thick.
Cut out the medallions.
Use craft super glue to adhere the medallions to the leather strip. Needs to be craft type or it will just break off later.
Now you should have the medallions super glued to the leather strip that is attached to the felt.
The next steps can be done out of order depending on your preference.
Attach Velcro (rough side) to the front of the pleather strip, where the belt will be - even with the medallions, on the left side of the belt (facing you).
Attach the furry side to the back of the felt. The reason you left that 1" of attached paper is so that you can easily secure the velcro in place.
Staple the velcro into place so that it doesn't pull off when you are using the belt.
Peel off the white paper and sandwich the staple ends between the felt and the pleather.
Cut out the shape of the belt. This is easier than you think. Just use the medallions and the velcro as a guide, make sure the ends line up.
Congrats, you have a hand made "leather" belt. They look very nice and are thick.
I have a video up comparing two types of hand made belts - regular photo paper belts and the pleather ones I walked you through above.
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KingSlayer
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Post by KingSlayer on Apr 4, 2016 22:39:04 GMT -5
BelowNormal Is there any way I could use Mattel plates?
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Post by BelowNormal on Apr 4, 2016 23:54:33 GMT -5
BelowNormal Is there any way I could use Mattel plates? Sure, you can use whatever you need to. For the mattel plates though, you will need to cut slots into the leather/foam for the backing to slide through. You can also cut off the backing plastic parts and use hot glue on the plates themselves. |
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Post by KingSlayer on Apr 5, 2016 1:02:28 GMT -5
How would I stick the plates on there? Hot glue? BelowNormal |
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Post by BelowNormal on Apr 5, 2016 1:39:54 GMT -5
How would I stick the plates on there? Hot glue? BelowNormal Yes, add hot glue to the back of the belt and to the plastic pieces that go though the leather (small dabs on those) |
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KingSlayer
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Post by KingSlayer on Apr 5, 2016 17:08:33 GMT -5
Alright thanks! I'll get around to it one of these days lol
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