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  • piecemaker
    There's no need to fear..
    • Jan 26, 2009
    • 4634

    Dr. Zauis

    Dr. Zauis custom i started.Anyone have any idea on how to do the glyphs on jacket.
  • Captain
    Fighting the good fight!
    • Jun 17, 2001
    • 6031

    #2
    If its leather, or a sturdy enough vinyl, I would use a leatherworking tool (essentially a dental pick) and carve(trace) it into the jacket. There are literally thousands of different type leather stamping tools you can buy that will work too.

    If its leather (which it appears to be in the picture--nice work!), just make it wet first and then do your glyphs.Then use a softer edged tool to re trace the edges. When it dries, the leather will hold the patterns and you can use dye or paint to color them in. If its vinyl, just trace them in a few times lightly. If the vinyl is tough enough the image will hold.....if its a cheaper/thinner vinyl....this wont work very well.

    Lastly, you could try adding the glyphs to a seperate piece of leather, then attaching the finished product to your exisiting jacket. This is what I would do....mainly because I just know I would screw something up the first time around, and its easier to make panels, than make a new jacket every time you screw up.
    "Crayons taste like purple!"

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    • jessica
      fortune favors the bold
      • Nov 5, 2007
      • 4587

      #3
      That looks great. I am going to try to remake my Dr. Zaius one of these days.
      Those who look outside dream. Those who look within awake.
      Samples of my work are found here: Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness

      To do list:
      1:6 boots for Mathilda, 1:1 Romulan Commander outfit, Ursus helmet; Cornelius appliance
      1:9 scale ape's new suit for Cornelius;

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      • thunderbolt
        Hi Ernie!!!
        • Feb 15, 2004
        • 34211

        #4
        That is pretty cool so far.
        You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. -Ernie Banks

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        • yokaijohn
          Keep it coolin', baby
          • Oct 1, 2008
          • 1439

          #5
          Really Nice So Far!!!!!
          Monsters and much more by YokaiJohn on Etsy

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          • M3G0M4V3R1CK
            Hooked On Mego
            • Jun 15, 2008
            • 453

            #6
            Lookin Good So Far Keep Us Updated
            Good Buyer-Trader List ...

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            • piecemaker
              There's no need to fear..
              • Jan 26, 2009
              • 4634

              #7
              Thanks everyone. Captain thanks for the ideas,yes it is leather,only the best for Zauis.I have tried the leather working tools,but i didn't think to do it wet.I will have to try that.And yes i have already screwed up a few pieces of leather with different attempts at doing this.If that works,which i think it will. I will make some pants out of the same leather as the jacket and call him done. Thanks again

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              • piecemaker
                There's no need to fear..
                • Jan 26, 2009
                • 4634

                #8
                Heres some progress on Zauis glyphs,thanks again Captain,your ideas worked great.After taking this pic i can see some areas that need a little work,but i'm happy how they are turning out.

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                • mikeoz
                  Mego Maker
                  • Mar 9, 2007
                  • 1435

                  #9
                  The glyphs turned out fantastic!
                  Looking for:
                  Lincoln Phantom of the Opera

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                  • jessica
                    fortune favors the bold
                    • Nov 5, 2007
                    • 4587

                    #10
                    That looks fantastic!! WOW!!!
                    Those who look outside dream. Those who look within awake.
                    Samples of my work are found here: Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness

                    To do list:
                    1:6 boots for Mathilda, 1:1 Romulan Commander outfit, Ursus helmet; Cornelius appliance
                    1:9 scale ape's new suit for Cornelius;

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                    • vulcan2074
                      Live Long and Prosper
                      • Mar 23, 2008
                      • 7811

                      #11
                      Your Zauis Glyphs are Rocking. Nice Work
                      Sammy

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                      • Captain
                        Fighting the good fight!
                        • Jun 17, 2001
                        • 6031

                        #12
                        That is simply amazing! Excellent work sir!
                        "Crayons taste like purple!"

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