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Post by Bel-Den Shaw on May 25, 2005 1:09:08 GMT -5
is there any possibility to have a black robe and pass muster? i have a dark green tunic with gold undertunic in the works and i dont really like the brown too much. oh and the pants too being black??? maybe?
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Post by Mon-Jas Charan on May 25, 2005 8:15:18 GMT -5
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Post by Bel-Den Shaw on May 25, 2005 9:45:26 GMT -5
thanks what color do you suggest for olive green like dark olive green? i guess it would have to be real dark like ani in ep2 right?
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Post by Primrodo on May 25, 2005 10:27:11 GMT -5
Use a super dark brown robe ala Qui-Gon Jinn
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Post by Bel-Den Shaw on May 25, 2005 18:54:51 GMT -5
thank you all and a dark brown robe i will doo i hope i can find the fabric that looks goo with it.
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Post by Jan-Qui Coran on May 25, 2005 20:50:52 GMT -5
I think somebody recommended dark brown denim if you want to make it, there are a lot of helpfull sites listed in the boards. I'm still a newbie & not full member because I'm also still working on my costume. I finally ordered my brown robe on line, saberbelt.com, mysicmerchant are two, that were recommended.
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Post by Jan-Qui Coran on May 26, 2005 18:22:05 GMT -5
I recommend reading the rules about costuming.
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Post by JediKai on May 26, 2005 22:19:23 GMT -5
To answer the question about canon.....It should look like a robe seen in the films. So that means voluminous hood & sleeves (or one of the variations such as Ki-Adi Mundi) and a shade of dark brown.
Though the robes in the film are probably made of wool, we do not require that. But it will look best if it is of a fabric with enough weight to flow nicely as you walk.
In addition to a dark brown denim, look for other "bottom weight" fabrics. If you live in a warm, dry climate, you will do best with cotton (usually the cheapest), a heavy linen or raw silk, or other natural fabric.
Since I live in Seattle, I prefer a wool robe as it keeps me comfortable in the rain. I even was relatively comfortable in the downpour in 40 degree weather during the line at CIII.
Is that enough detail?
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Post by Ani-Chay Pinn on May 27, 2005 21:51:08 GMT -5
Thanks Kai. as always you are very helpfull. question: are we rigid on the type of fabric or its mainly "as long as it looks good and flows nicely"? No, we're not rigid about the type of fabric. It just has to look like what they have in the movies. Medium weight, coarsely woven fabric that billows nicely works fine for Jedi robes. Most people prefer all natural fabric for a robe, like wool, silk or cotton, or blends of them. I have a robe made from 50% wool/ 50% polyester that I think looks and feels very nice. And it's very washable. There are a lot of very natural feeling blends out there, but like I said, most people prefer to go for all natural fabrics. When in doubt, always go by feel! If it feels at all synthetic or shiny, it won't work. And it will probably be too warm, too.
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Post by bhughesiii on Jun 6, 2005 10:45:25 GMT -5
My opinion is this.. take the Anakin Skywalker approach.. and Who GARA about what the counsil says, Anakin preferred Dark.. as close to black as you can get. So go black, follow your feelings.
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Post by Clone Commando on Jun 6, 2005 18:46:07 GMT -5
that is very bad advise to give
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Post by JediKai on Jun 7, 2005 0:29:55 GMT -5
Certainly you may have a black robe, but you will not gain full membership in the Jedi Assembly with it. Your focus determines your reality, eh? If you just want to have fun with your costume, do as you wish. If you want to also use it to join a group, the group's standards you must follow.
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Post by Bel-Den Shaw on Jun 7, 2005 0:43:38 GMT -5
im going to buy a robe from saberbelt for the group and my own i will make for myself.
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Post by Sef-FireMoon on Jun 7, 2005 5:01:58 GMT -5
Good plan
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Post by Valis Korriban on Jun 7, 2005 6:10:00 GMT -5
Well Stated
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