Bat Crafts

Moderators: Scott Sebring, Ben Bentley

Forum rules
Costume making, prop building and other '66 Bat-related arts and crafts. Great place for info and helpful tips. Proudly display your latest creation. Please keep it '66 Batman related otherwise it will be moved to OFF-TOPIC.

(NO SOLICITATION). If you're looking to BUY or SELL something, go to the MERCHANDISE SECTION. Even if you're trying to assemble a costume by buying or acquiring different crafted items rather than constructing or customizing them yourself, then it belongs in the MERCHANDISE SECTION. Don't even ask somebody if they're planning on selling something within this section.

Be sure to read the Board Rules as well before posting for the first time.

Thank you!

New Topic

838 topics

Page 31 of 34
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
29
30
31
32
33
34
Next

Announcements

Replies

Views

Last post

Rules Apply - Read before you post.

Last post by Scott Sebring « Sun Sep 02, 2012 11:06 pm
Posted in Bat Board

by Scott Sebring » Sun Sep 02, 2012 11:06 pm » in Bat Board

In this world of various social media outlets, people often forget that all of these places have rules and those rules vary from venue to venue....

0 Replies

398190 Views

Last post by Scott Sebring
Sun Sep 02, 2012 11:06 pm

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

tights for big guys???

Last post by bj180sx « Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:36 pm
Replies: 3
by bj180sx » Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:47 am

First post

Ok after reading the thread on tights I am beginning to question onstagedancewear.com leotard. I am 6ft 3in 244lbs. My chest is 45 1/2, 38 inch...

Last post

Very helpful guys. Thank you. According to the chart my girth is like a 7x. I have a bit of a belly but I an really broad and muscular in the chest...

3 Replies

2772 Views

Last post by bj180sx
Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:36 pm
Costume completed!

Last post by Yellow Oval « Tue Aug 20, 2013 11:19 am
Replies: 16
by Grayvette03 » Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:06 pm
1

2
First post

First some thank yous...
Will Reeb(Silverknight58)for his fantastic cowl.
Chuck & Lynn Williams for their great foresight in the creation of their...

Last post

I love how the bluish shade of the costume really contrasts the belt and chest symbol making them stand out. Absolutely excellent!
16 Replies

9411 Views

Last post by Yellow Oval
Tue Aug 20, 2013 11:19 am
George Barris Batmobile Diorama

Last post by Mike Mulitsch « Sat Aug 17, 2013 6:16 am
Replies: 2
by Mike Mulitsch » Sun Aug 11, 2013 7:59 am

First post

I grabbed a couple of screen caps of this back into 2004 , I thought it was a brilliant idea , does anybody know anything about it

Last post

It' s definitely Barris , you can see a little figure of him in the upper right hand corner , I was just curious about how they did it , I love it

2 Replies

2293 Views

Last post by Mike Mulitsch
Sat Aug 17, 2013 6:16 am
Fun in the shop...

Last post by Hedji « Thu Aug 15, 2013 6:05 pm
Replies: 16
by Chuck Williams » Sat Aug 10, 2013 12:32 pm
1

2
First post

Just in case you wondered what part of the cowl making process looks like...
This is part of a new mold jacket that the silicone rubber gets poured...

Last post

Love the Vampi door poster!

Chuck, this is amazing behind the scenes stuff! The clarity and precision of your workspace perfectly matches the expert...
16 Replies

8880 Views

Last post by Hedji
Thu Aug 15, 2013 6:05 pm
Craft: the purrrrrfect pin cushion

Last post by Aussie Batfan « Sat Aug 10, 2013 7:17 pm
Replies: 5
by Mjcat82 » Thu Aug 08, 2013 7:30 pm

First post

I just had this specially made! It's a pin cushion.

Last post

Fantastic! Finally found the purrrfect gift for my wife for Mother's Day!!
Wonder if she'll like it as much as me? :)
Terry

5 Replies

2855 Views

Last post by Aussie Batfan
Sat Aug 10, 2013 7:17 pm
Bat-hair piece

Last post by Grayvette03 « Wed Aug 07, 2013 6:53 pm
Replies: 1
by Waterratt » Wed Aug 07, 2013 5:49 pm

First post

With inspiration from Grayvette03's hair piece that he did for his wife, I did something similar for my daughter. I am making a Clayton Moore Lone...

Last post

Looks great!
Jim

1 Replies

1928 Views

Last post by Grayvette03
Wed Aug 07, 2013 6:53 pm
Batgirl/Catwoman display

Last post by Catgreg « Wed Jul 31, 2013 9:18 pm
Replies: 14
by Catgreg » Sun Jul 21, 2013 12:31 pm

First post

hey guys, while the Batgirl mannequin is not the final pose, thought i would share this corner of my studio!
Greg

Uploaded with ImageShack.us

Last post

Thank you Allan!! She is arriving back tomorrow and I will attach the new arms and post some pics! excited to get it all together!!

14 Replies

7948 Views

Last post by Catgreg
Wed Jul 31, 2013 9:18 pm
Custom Card for '66 "Mego" Figures

Last post by The Toyroom « Sun Jul 28, 2013 4:43 pm
Replies: 6
by The Toyroom » Wed Jul 24, 2013 4:36 pm

First post

I'm looking forward to the new figures from Classic TV Toys (Figures Toy Company) but I found the card art lackluster. No surprise there...EMCE, CTVT...

Last post

Have you considered the boxed variants also?

Yeah I'll probably come up with something in a boxed style...

6 Replies

4660 Views

Last post by The Toyroom
Sun Jul 28, 2013 4:43 pm
Stained Glass Project I've started (FINISHED)

Last post by Russquatch « Wed Jul 24, 2013 1:07 pm
Replies: 21
by Russquatch » Tue Jun 25, 2013 10:53 pm
1

2
First post

so I do stained glass crafts ... and this was one of my first projects ...

it's not the best since I was still a newbie but I've started a new one...

Last post

thanks for the kind words ... RuxieCat121 I might take you up on that. Right now I have a few projects I need to finish before I get started on any...
21 Replies

11249 Views

Last post by Russquatch
Wed Jul 24, 2013 1:07 pm
Finished my 66 Batman drawing

Last post by Meule « Mon Jul 22, 2013 2:08 pm
Replies: 6
by agliarept » Sun Jul 21, 2013 9:20 pm

First post

Hope this is the right place for this;

Wanted to share with you all my recent print i drew of the 66' Batman and Joker. I've always wanted to do a...

Last post

Now that is pretty cool

6 Replies

3884 Views

Last post by Meule
Mon Jul 22, 2013 2:08 pm
Batgirl unmasked

Last post by Meule « Mon Jul 15, 2013 3:06 pm
Replies: 1
by Catgreg » Wed Jul 10, 2013 8:53 pm

First post

something we really never saw on the show!!! I thought that until i have time to make a cowl, she'll be Batgirl unmasked!! :-)

Uploaded with...

Last post

Wow, that actually looks like Yvonne, great job on the hairdo

1 Replies

2461 Views

Last post by Meule
Mon Jul 15, 2013 3:06 pm
Batgirl color balance and using B/W photos

Last post by Catgreg « Mon Jul 15, 2013 2:54 pm
Replies: 9
by Catgreg » Fri Jul 12, 2013 3:16 pm

First post

Hey guys, I have been working not only on how the Batgirl costume reacts to different lighting but also the color balance and grayscale factor from...

Last post

indeed cage, the fabric also reacts differently with a flash from a camera, lightening up certain areas and darkening others.

Uploaded with...

9 Replies

4584 Views

Last post by Catgreg
Mon Jul 15, 2013 2:54 pm
Tight dying question

Last post by Grayvette03 « Fri Jul 12, 2013 7:25 pm
Replies: 1
by Grayvette03 » Thu Jul 11, 2013 8:26 am

First post

I'm now ready to color my tights. I have seen several formulas on the board both current and archived. I'm going to use the pearl gray and purple. I...

Last post

Dyed my tights, I like how they Came out. All that's is to finish the trunks and one glove. Then the biggest projected the cap. Need , done by July...

1 Replies

1385 Views

Last post by Grayvette03
Fri Jul 12, 2013 7:25 pm
New Batgirl Fabric finally used!!!

Last post by That_weirdo_Cage « Wed Jul 10, 2013 9:44 pm
Replies: 20
by Catgreg » Mon Jul 01, 2013 6:13 pm
1

2
First post

Hey guys, it been like a year since i sourced the new Batgirl fabric and I have finally gotten around to making a prototype suit!

All in all, I am...

Last post

here are some pics that might help!!!

Oh, wow! Yes, those are helpful! Thank you! :D
20 Replies

10587 Views

Last post by That_weirdo_Cage
Wed Jul 10, 2013 9:44 pm
Bat suit not dyed?

Last post by Chuck Williams « Fri Jul 05, 2013 5:38 am
Replies: 5
by DrSparkey » Wed Jul 03, 2013 11:19 pm

First post

Hi everyone....
I've done some searches and poked around the site a bit but have not found any threads about any Bat body suit material that you...

Last post

Those are both fairly light so go Heavyweight in my opinion.

You'll probably want to double up the fabric on the front panel of your leotard.

5 Replies

3010 Views

Last post by Chuck Williams
Fri Jul 05, 2013 5:38 am
wrinkled pouches?

Last post by Bob « Thu Jul 04, 2013 8:02 am
Replies: 9
by A. Pennyworth » Mon Jul 01, 2013 3:38 pm

First post

Found this shot and noticed the wrinkled empty looking Bat-Belt pouches, never saw the pouches like this before? Most of the time they look flat and...

Last post

I love the foam rubber idea. These don't have to work and will cut some weight

9 Replies

5048 Views

Last post by Bob
Thu Jul 04, 2013 8:02 am
Removal and re-applying a bat Symbol on your tights

Last post by BatBob « Mon Jul 01, 2013 5:00 pm
Replies: 3
by BatBob » Mon Jul 01, 2013 12:23 pm

First post

Subject line really says it all. It's about time I get my suit into some Woolite.
I need to remove the emblem I purchased from Chuck and re-apply it....

Last post

Excellent! Thanks!!!

3 Replies

2292 Views

Last post by BatBob
Mon Jul 01, 2013 5:00 pm
My Wally Wingert Batman Cowl 1998 and 2013

Last post by Randy « Sun Jun 30, 2013 9:03 pm
Replies: 8
by Robintheboywonder » Sat May 25, 2013 9:04 pm

First post

Hey Batfans!

So I decided to do something fun! I realized tonight that I have had my Wally Cowl for 15 years now! Hard to believe!!!!! I thought...

Last post

kinda looks like a prop dept. cowl

8 Replies

5804 Views

Last post by Randy
Sun Jun 30, 2013 9:03 pm
"REVISED" Painting I did of the Dynamic Duo!

Last post by Russquatch « Wed Jun 19, 2013 2:49 pm
Replies: 33
by Shane Cox » Mon Jan 07, 2013 9:18 pm
1

2

3
First post

beg stages batman 2.jpg beg stages batman 3.jpg beg stages batman 4.jpg 1966 batman and robin acrylic.jpg beg stages batman 7.jpg

Last post

oh man that is awesome
33 Replies

19723 Views

Last post by Russquatch
Wed Jun 19, 2013 2:49 pm
Batgirl Fabric Inquiry

Last post by Peaceful_Tropics « Wed Jun 19, 2013 1:20 pm
Replies: 4
by Peaceful_Tropics » Mon Jun 17, 2013 1:47 pm

First post

Hi there. Do any of you know what kind of fabric Yvonne's Batgirl costume is made out of? It has the shimmer look to it and I never could figure out...

Last post

Thank you very much for the info! Very interesting and so informative! I really appreciate it! :D

4 Replies

3653 Views

Last post by Peaceful_Tropics
Wed Jun 19, 2013 1:20 pm
New member’s attempt at utility belt – Part 1: pouches

Last post by Grayvette03 « Tue Jun 18, 2013 6:23 pm
Replies: 6
by SomeOldGuy66 » Sun Jun 16, 2013 12:00 pm

First post

First off, I would like to thank everyone involved with this forum. It is a great resource and inspiration.
I have gathered as much information as...

Last post

Nice start, I used elastic on the tubes. I'm hoping to complete my belt this week. Keep us posted.
Jim

6 Replies

3373 Views

Last post by Grayvette03
Tue Jun 18, 2013 6:23 pm
Utility belt leather length?

Last post by Waterratt « Sun Jun 16, 2013 7:28 am
Replies: 1
by yodakiller » Tue Jun 11, 2013 1:26 pm

First post

I'm presently doing a Hardeman style belt per Chuck's pattern. In the future I 'm going to do the alternate one that ties in the back and has the...

Last post

I have not built one, but I would say depending on how it is going to be used, it would depend on the size of the wearer. If it's just for display...

1 Replies

1969 Views

Last post by Waterratt
Sun Jun 16, 2013 7:28 am
Red hotline phone to Commisioner Gordon

Last post by Dynamic Duo « Sat Jun 15, 2013 10:24 am
Replies: 3
by Dynamic Duo » Wed Jun 12, 2013 6:31 pm

First post

OK, so I have the Shakespeare bust, and I have an old AT&T red dial tone phone...Does anyone out there make a kit to convert it to a one switch,...

Last post

Thanks, Ben and Bob for the info...will probably try my hand at removing the guts and rotary dial, and fashion some type of reproduction light panel...

3 Replies

3040 Views

Last post by Dynamic Duo
Sat Jun 15, 2013 10:24 am
Robin Joins Batman in Planet Wallywood!

Last post by batfan1705 « Tue Jun 11, 2013 1:05 pm
Replies: 18
by wally wingert » Mon May 27, 2013 3:16 am
1

2
First post

At long last, I've reconfigured my Batman display to make room for the Boy Wonder! It took a bit of moving around the displayed replica props, but it...

Last post

And here's that video he was talking about!

Thanks for the link, Scott! The video was really cool, the Adam West lifemask makes the cowl look...
18 Replies

10972 Views

Last post by batfan1705
Tue Jun 11, 2013 1:05 pm
Chest emblem question

Last post by Grayvette03 « Sat Jun 08, 2013 7:27 pm
Replies: 8
by Grayvette03 » Wed May 22, 2013 8:29 pm

First post

I'm ready to start my emblem and found a local supplier who will sell me small pieces of the vinyl I have shown below. What do you all think, is the...

Last post

I'm applying the vinyl to rigid card stock and then using 3m double stick tape to the costume. Thanks for the alternate idea.
Jim

8 Replies

4379 Views

Last post by Grayvette03
Sat Jun 08, 2013 7:27 pm

New Topic

838 topics

Page 31 of 34
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
29
30
31
32
33
34
Next

Return to Board Index

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum