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In lugnet.build.minifigs, Norbert Black wrote:
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Creating custom fabric elements for Lego minifigures
Norbert Black, February 2005
For my various custom minifigures, I’ve needed to make
a variety of fabric elements. Lego produces capes in
several colours, but what if you want a shade not
available? My answer was to produce my own! The
techniques appropriate for capes are also useful for
skirts, dresses, long coats and many other things, too.
Let your imagination be your guide!
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Snipped the “Awesome Guide to Clothing your Figs”
Nicely written Norbert, and thanks for all the tips.
Please keep us informed in other tricks of the trades you have learned through
your process of fig modifications.
Some of us (read:me) live far away from any decent art supply stores.... so for
years I have used a very cheap substitute for stopping fabric from fraying when
creating art projects. A quick trip to the hardware store and you will find
shellac in two types, one will yellow projects, but there is another that will
stay clear. I have used the “white shellac” very successfully over the years to
cut out fussy designs from fabric (collage/craft work) without any fraying.
Easiest way it to place fabric selection in a ziploc (or similar) bag and then
poor in enough of the white shellac to soak the fabric thoroughly. After it has
soaked in completely, pull out the fabric and lay on a smooth surface of plastic
wrap (or other suitable surface). Once it is completely dry it remains flexible
but doesn’t fray when cut. Typical yellow shellac can be used successfully on
dark fabrics or but on lighter fabrics it will give a yellowed appearance which
maybe a desired effect for things that are to appear aged, such as sail cloths.
Janey “Red Brick”
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