Kokonut Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 hi all, i got my hands on gloves and would like to know what kind of latex is used to make the anh handguards and if there is sources for it in canada? any help appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Any mold builder latex will do, but you have to make a master build and a plaster mold etc first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokonut Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 Any mold builder latex will do, but you have to make a master build and a plaster mold etc first. any brand suggestions Sonnenschein thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 sorry, don't know of any brands in Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 if you're interested, look at my tutorial at fisd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokonut Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 sorry, don't know of any brands in Canada. what about what you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 It's called "Kiwoplast - liquid rubber" and I don't think it's available outside of Vienna, Austria. It's a local brand, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokonut Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 It's called "Kiwoplast - liquid rubber" and I don't think it's available outside of Vienna, Austria. It's a local brand, do you think this would do? and how much (quantity) do you think i would need to make 2 handguards? latex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 yup. that would do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokonut Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 yup. that would do the job. quantity needed for a set? thanks you are a sweatheart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 quantity depends on your mold. I suggest buy at least 16 oz to experiment and get the "feel" for it. The first casts never work out, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Also, keep in mind that you can't make molds of the plastic hand guards that come with your armor a ) it woud be recasting b )latex shrinks a lot, they'd end up too small Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Best to just buy a set...lol Most of us use the Karin provides Great item at a great price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Thanks for your kind words, Rick! If anyone wants to make his own set, I'd gladly share my knowledge. Templates and instructions are in my tutorial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokonut Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 I know Karin does some awesome repro gloves and they are quality items, it is just that i am gathering information at the moment and i want to keep my cost down as much as possible. also i found some nice glove at a store called dollorama they are pretty accurate and will do the trick. And i want to build a few pairs for myself and be proud of doing scratch build for me. and no i am not gonna start selling handguards i live in a trailer park and i don't even have a place to do this. i would need to do this in my home and i am not going to turn it into stormtrooper parts factory. Even if i would i could not do it. lol when my gf learns that my real plan is to actually build a full stormtrooper or sandtrooper outfit instead of just a helmet like i am leading her to believe she will be moody enough so i don't wanna aggravate my case. i ll leave to others to help others. cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Lol.... Sounds like you've got lots of "work" in your future. Just tell the gf it's for charity...that's how I got permission for mine lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokonut Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 Lol.... Sounds like you've got lots of "work" in your future. Just tell the gf it's for charity...that's how I got permission for mine lol actually that is what i told her and in all honesty i would do it to raise funds for charities around my town...i think i would be " a lonesome trooper" no one here as done so far but hey! i would be considered cool! i wish i could pick a few other fans and start a garrison, there is none in new brunswick canada..it would be a first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Give me a shout when you need help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 If you can make some from scratch cheaper than getting them from Karin I'll be surprised! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 There's no reason you can't find people to start a crew in your area. Search facebook for people in costume...maybe they will join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokonut Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 If you can make some from scratch cheaper than getting them from Karin I'll be surprised! probably, but what they hey...i can try... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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