Prop Weapons/Armor Commissions Anyone?
Sun, 06/08/2014 - 11:00
Man it has been a while...
For some time, i have been trying to use my prop making skills as some source of income. And so far, inspiration for anything that a video game fan might want has been very.... limited for some reason. Not saying that I don't know what to make to sell online, im saying i dont know what to make that people would pay for. But recently a friend of mine suggested i try making some stuff from SK, so i figured i would give that a shot.
If anyone is interested, why not leave a post for a weapon, shield, armor or accessory. First 3 people who do will only have to pay for shipping, if you want what you suggested. I'll make sure to provide pics.
Sun, 06/08/2014 - 11:18
#2
Hi.
A Divine Avenger with the name "Aurora" engraved in its side! :D
Sun, 06/08/2014 - 11:46
#3
I do like a challenge!
I know i can do the main parts, but that aura will be a bit tricky, especially if you want it to glow. And by "engraved in its side" youre talking about the recession in the core of the blade, yeah?
Sun, 06/08/2014 - 12:29
#4
@Jakit
Down the centerline/fuller of the blade, yes.
Sun, 06/08/2014 - 12:34
#5
This isn't actually a post for something. Just a suggestion.
Since I know that people don't exactly want to always pay ridiculous prices, I want to say that this one is up for grabs.
Also, I probably won't be able to pay for anything at my age, so again, Up for grabs.
A Tempered Honor Blade, with a loop at the bottom to tie a decorative sash like thing.
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Additional Unrelated Challenge: A Pip Boy for yourself.
Sun, 06/08/2014 - 12:52
#6
@Liminori
By loop, you mean something similar to what the Sealed Sword has as its pommel? (counterweight on the handle's bottom)
Sun, 06/08/2014 - 16:56
#7
Yeah.
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What more to say?
Sun, 06/08/2014 - 17:10
#8
challenge?
I would seriously pay you real life money if you can make me a replica valkyrie armour set, that way, I would be sorted for game conventions... I am 180 cm IRL and I am a medium sized human male, whatever the hell that means... you don't need to work on shoes or the gloves, I will sort that out myself...
-.- WTH midnight...
>:( can't a man dream?!
Sun, 06/08/2014 - 20:37
#9
@Midnight-Dj
By the looks of this Armor Set, I am already intrigued and inspired! But If I am to make this for ya, im probably gonna need more measurements than just your height and size. Just like the highly skilled medieval blacksmiths from long ago, they had to take measurements like a suit tailor so everything fit right.
Overall, the parts will have to be scaled so they not only fit well to your body, but they also don't make you look incredibly short by comparison between you IRL and the supposed height of your Knight in the game. The gloves i would probably have to work on since there are some armor bits on them. If i am to make the helm I will need to know the size of your head. Forearms would have to be lengthened so they reach from wrist to elbow. The chestplates, shoulders, backplate and waistguards would have to be sized accordingly, especially the first three.
Ultimately, I do have the ability to make this armor! But for it to look good, ill need plenty of measurements. If its cool with you, how about i mail you a list of what areas ill need to your knight in the game? That way you won't have to reveal them via forum post.
Sun, 06/08/2014 - 21:10
#10
:/
@jackit
Sure, I have tapes at my home. my IGN is the same as my forum name.
Mon, 06/09/2014 - 16:34
#11
@Midnight-Dj
just FYI, i sent it to you earlier today so check your Knight's mail. Hope ya got it.
Mon, 06/09/2014 - 16:49
#12
@jackit
I got it, however, I will need someone to help me take the readings down and right now I am the only one at home :/ while I am taking down the readings, maybe you should work on thin's request
Mon, 06/09/2014 - 17:32
#13
@Midnight-Dj
Ah good! Mail me when you got em all jotted down. I'll get started on the designs soon after.
Tue, 06/17/2014 - 09:50
#14
Lack of good materials
Since i want to make these look good and worth the money, im trying to get more usable materials. Cardboard, packing paper, and a glue spread can only go so far, but the overall result doesn't look as refined. So imma try and obtain some Wonderflex or something just as good so there's a better quality of work put into it.
Sry if this whole thing takes too long, but thats what happens when youre a college dropout in America. Money gets tighter than any pair of pants on Rosie O' Donnel.
Thu, 06/19/2014 - 11:00
#15
Hm...
If possible, you could also obtain hand-me-down sport meshes and sports armors. After spray-painting / recoloring them, slapping those pieces on a jumpsuit and detailing with Wonderflex / rubber-like materials. I've seen some guys in the Warframe community (among a few others) do it.
As I understand it, you wish to make art commissions. This subforum, The Arsenal, is for discussion of gear in Spiral Knights; creativity and fun is strictly prohibited here. You can move the thread to the appropriate subforum, The Treasure Vault, by clicking Edit on the original post, and then choosing The Treasure Vault from the dropdown menu and pressing save.