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Post by KaiRhann on Jul 23, 2011 8:28:01 GMT -5
The Pedestal is made from Hardboard, MDF, Cardstock, and Plexiglass. The base is a square of MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) The sides are Hardboard (like clipboards are made of) The rased portions of the sides are Cardstock (like the back of a legal pad is made of) The lid/top is made from Hardboard and has a square hole to allow light to pass through. There is an overlay of Cardstock which has the cut-out pattern. The "window" is a piece of Plexiglass cut to fit the square hole. I sanded it to give it a "frosted" apearance. Inside the Pedestal I have placed a realitively cheap ($5) LED worklight bought at a Family Dollar store. The work-light nests in some gray egg-crate foam, simply to keep it centered. There are several ways you could make one of these on the cheap. Hobby Lobby and Michaels Arts & Crafts sell numerous blank boxes made from wood or formed cardstock-like material. Some have interesting polyhedral shapes. Mine, with it's faceted trapezoid sides was a little tricky. But, you could make one that was essentially box-shaped...square, round, or polyhedral. ~Kai-Rhann
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Post by dianag59 on Jul 26, 2011 21:06:40 GMT -5
ok , I got some supplies, and Kai Rhann, I figured out how to make a copy of the electronic paper thingie you sent me, ;D and I also found a light source....now I just have to sit down and work on it......
And since the heat is going to ramp up over the next few days then I will be working on this!
Diana
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Post by Starkindler (The Naked Jedi) on Jul 29, 2011 19:42:37 GMT -5
Nice ! I have one of those same LED lights on my fridge... Info filed away for future use....thanks!
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Post by minajanren on Aug 22, 2012 8:53:33 GMT -5
This is the next thing I have to make. It's a must practically for a Jedi Librarian.
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Post by Ky-Wan Zann on Sept 1, 2012 20:44:00 GMT -5
You never cease to amaze me Kai-Rhann. Awesome stuff
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Sept 25, 2012 7:18:10 GMT -5
This is the next thing I have to make. It's a must practically for a Jedi Librarian. Same here. I like the clone wars holocron but I prefer the original... you can see it on my avatar. The clone wars one seems like it would be easier to make, though.
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Post by minajanren on Sept 25, 2012 15:51:45 GMT -5
I don't think I've seen the CW one. I haven't seen all the episodes, and the ones with Jocasta just happen to be some of them. The picture of Tionne I used as a reference for my costume as one in it, but I'm not sure how I'd make it yet.
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Post by Dianakin on Sept 26, 2012 21:53:15 GMT -5
This is the next thing I have to make. It's a must practically for a Jedi Librarian. Same here. I like the clone wars holocron but I prefer the original... you can see it on my avatar. The clone wars one seems like it would be easier to make IS this the one in your Avatar? I made this one... Dianakin
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Post by Dianakin on Sept 26, 2012 21:55:37 GMT -5
Oh yeah it glows in the little windows in the black box part. I just use a electric candle in it.
Dianakin.
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Post by Jedimom/Cor-Al Gelkar on Sept 27, 2012 11:23:32 GMT -5
I haven't made mine yet although I do have the cubes. Maybe this winter when I am stuck inthe house and need a project.
I never thought about using fun foam for the side decals. Nice touch, Dianakin
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Sept 27, 2012 14:30:54 GMT -5
wow! Thats the one! Great job!
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Sept 27, 2012 14:32:34 GMT -5
I don't think I've seen the CW one. I haven't seen all the episodes, and the ones with Jocasta just happen to be some of them. The picture of Tionne I used as a reference for my costume as one in it, but I'm not sure how I'd make it yet. Great pic! The holocron would look nice done in stained glass!
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Post by minajanren on Sept 27, 2012 15:41:06 GMT -5
Chris Trevas did it for the Ultimate guide to the Force. It was my inspiration.
Stained glass, huh? Not sure I have the resources for that. Perhaps I can paint plexiglass?
Dianakin, looks good! The fun foam was a good idea.
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Post by crix on Oct 1, 2012 23:33:18 GMT -5
brought one out to the photo shoot me and Schph Gochi did..
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Post by Jedimom/Cor-Al Gelkar on Oct 8, 2012 17:12:07 GMT -5
"The Great Holocron" from Steve Sansweet's collection at Celebration VI "The Great Holocron, along with other versions, were developed in the Expanded Universe as a way to tap into ancient history. These were built by ILM Model Shop craftsmen to be photographed for the DK Episode II Visual Dictionary."
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