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Yo, Maddie! This will probably help you in deciphering that sword-crack. Now, if only I could find character sketches or something for the movie art. Would totally kill for those right now.

On an entirely unrelated note, apparently my Shakespeare proffessor now associates me with Horatio. My work here is done XD

Date: 2005-10-04 11:06 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] momijizukamori.dreamwidth.org
Well, it's probably lined with _something_. Otherwise you get all sorts of seams showing. Ironically, mine _will_ be lined in satin XD (but not shiny satin. Nice, matte satin).

I'm starting to suspect ShinRa branched out into textiles at some point, actually. Because the way those sleeves fit is not the way leather works. They look practically sprayed on. And the Turks have indestructible suits. XD

I think that will largely depend on what Maddie and I end up making ths swords out of XD I'm edging towards wood or fiberglass for mine.

Date: 2005-10-04 11:33 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] ext_237251 (from dreamwidth.org)
Maybe it's latex? It's all pretty flappy for leather, and they all move pretty easily when wearing it. Hmm... *ponders* Yeah, the Turks' suits are something else, though, geez. They MAGIC.

ShinRa textiles...

Rufus: "I'm wearing our new line of kulats."

My brother's got a wooden Buster Sword. That thing's heavy. Fiberglass, though...

Date: 2005-10-04 11:46 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] momijizukamori.dreamwidth.org
It's got too much texture for latex, so I've given up trying to figure out what the hell is going on there and just bought some nice leather-look PVC that's thin enough to drape well.

Fiberglass can be really light and look awesome if you know how to do it well - this guy's (http://fantasyprops.com) work is really good. I have no experience with fiberglass, though, which is why I may use wood for the Masamune if I can figure out someway to keep it from snapping. It's thin enough that it wouldn't be too heavy.

I figure if I can carry this thing (http://www.tokyo-tower.org/gallery/Anime-Boston-2004/AB04_020), which is all wood, around with no trouble other than accidently whacking it on things, I should be good XD

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