What LotR Costumes/Clothes Have You Made? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lalwendë · 07-17-2005, 03:59 PM

I've been making a staff today. We went out to the woods and I found a nice long piece of Beech wood lying in the undergrowth. It has a fork at one end, handy for resting my thumb on. Then we went off for a walk and finally sat down by a stream up in the hills (where I saw an enormous dragonfly) to have our dinner and then we whittled all the dry bark off. I think this gave the passing hikers something to talk about, but I don't care, it was a most pleasant afternoon

. I've now started to sand it down, and it's looking great - lots of nice woodgrain patterns coming through. All for the price of £2 to park the car.

narfforc · 07-18-2005, 05:50 AM

This has just reminded me to get on with my costume for 2005 at Aston. I have attended Oxonmoot as my hero The Witch-King, but this time I am going as Pallando. The Staff is half done, just got to put the orb on top.

Encaitare · 07-18-2005, 12:10 PM

Interesting choice of costume subject, narfforc. I don't think I've ever heard of anyone dressing up as Pallando before.

Feel free to post pictures of yourselves in your costumes here, or link to them. I'm sure we'd all love to see your handiwork!

narfforc · 07-23-2005, 01:45 PM

Once The 2005 celebration is over, I will send one to the picture page.

In The Lord of the Grins, Palindrome (Pallando) and Avatar (Alatar) each become a Dog God.

Nimrodel_9 · 07-23-2005, 05:55 PM

I'm planning on making a t-shirt. I want either hobbits, Aragorn, the White Tree, or elven script. I can't seem to find a pic that I really like. Any help?

Nim

Encaitare · 07-23-2005, 10:38 PM

This isn't a movie cap or anything, but it's a really great version of the White Tree.

Lalwendë · 07-24-2005, 04:49 PM

I was quite impressed by some mad head gear I saw online but alas was daunted by the prices (over £150

). I thought "psht, I can make those myself" so today I've been making a mad head-piece 'thing' out of various thicknesses of twisted silver plated wire, little bells and beads, all worked into little spires and tangles and things. I might bring it along to Birmingham once it's finished, though I may have to wear the thing on the train so it doesn't get squashed...

07-17-2005, 03:59 PM	#1
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	I've been making a staff today. We went out to the woods and I found a nice long piece of Beech wood lying in the undergrowth. It has a fork at one end, handy for resting my thumb on. Then we went off for a walk and finally sat down by a stream up in the hills (where I saw an enormous dragonfly) to have our dinner and then we whittled all the dry bark off. I think this gave the passing hikers something to talk about, but I don't care, it was a most pleasant afternoon . I've now started to sand it down, and it's looking great - lots of nice woodgrain patterns coming through. All for the price of £2 to park the car. __________________ Gordon's alive!

07-18-2005, 05:50 AM	#2
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	Istari, Istari knight, is that Wizard Blue or Grey. This has just reminded me to get on with my costume for 2005 at Aston. I have attended Oxonmoot as my hero The Witch-King, but this time I am going as Pallando. The Staff is half done, just got to put the orb on top.

07-23-2005, 05:55 PM	#5
Nimrodel_9 Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 734	I'm planning on making a t-shirt. I want either hobbits, Aragorn, the White Tree, or elven script. I can't seem to find a pic that I really like. Any help? Nim __________________ .:A friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart:.

07-24-2005, 04:49 PM	#7
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	I was quite impressed by some mad head gear I saw online but alas was daunted by the prices (over £150 ). I thought "psht, I can make those myself" so today I've been making a mad head-piece 'thing' out of various thicknesses of twisted silver plated wire, little bells and beads, all worked into little spires and tangles and things. I might bring it along to Birmingham once it's finished, though I may have to wear the thing on the train so it doesn't get squashed... __________________ Gordon's alive!

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07-18-2005, 12:10 PM	#3
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	Interesting choice of costume subject, narfforc. I don't think I've ever heard of anyone dressing up as Pallando before. Feel free to post pictures of yourselves in your costumes here, or link to them. I'm sure we'd all love to see your handiwork!

07-23-2005, 01:45 PM	#4
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	Once The 2005 celebration is over, I will send one to the picture page. In The Lord of the Grins, Palindrome (Pallando) and Avatar (Alatar) each become a Dog God.

07-23-2005, 10:38 PM	#6
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	This isn't a movie cap or anything, but it's a really great version of the White Tree.