DrizztFan24 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 So I have recently undergone the venture of making myself a belt, froggs, and sheaths for my two swords (Drizzt replicas ). They are very uncurvy scimitars and the blades are 30" long. I have a very limited tool supply (borrowed from the school, they hadn't been seen in over 9 years...then i found them) and was wondering about some possible decorative ideas for the sheaths. They will eventually be used in a Drizzt armor costume. So suggestions about either the sheath decorations or color schemes for the armor would be wonderful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hivemind Report post Posted July 23, 2008 (edited) I think I'd start by digging up all the known artwork of Drizzt from canon Forgotten Realms stuff (not fan art, but art from Bob Salvatore's books and from D&D FR stuff) and see what you can see. Here's a good start: http://images.google.com/images?q=drizzt Edited July 23, 2008 by hivemind Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Well, for Twinkle and IcingDeath, I think you'd probably like to use a hardened leather. Do a search on the forum for it, as there's several topics. You will probably want to avoid chrome tanned leather as the salts in it can damage the swords' finish. I think the seams will probably need to be on the inside (as worn). For decoration, you might try scroll work instead of a lot of tooling. Color? Well, pick something that will match Drizzt's description. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrizztFan24 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Yea, my dad is currently working on his suit so I "borrowed" some of the left over stuff (all veg tanned) and make a few cut outs. The leather is a heavier set (8-9?) leather and I plan on waxing the sheaths to offer some protection from the elements and some stability. Drizzt's description. What color is willpower with a bit of righteouness thrown in? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrizztFan24 Report post Posted July 26, 2008 Ok, so Ive got a sheath idea down. I just planned on doing a simple scrollwork pattern across the flat of the blade (sheath) after it ahs been dyed. I will dye them black and use a purple paint-pen to do the fine lines. Other than that I planned on 2 small pinstripes to follow the curve of the blade on the sharpened edge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted July 27, 2008 Sounds like you're headed in the right direction. What color is willpower with a bit of righteouness thrown in? Hmmm...ask a Drow? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrizztFan24 Report post Posted July 27, 2008 Sounds like you're headed in the right direction. What color is willpower with a bit of righteouness thrown in? Hmmm...ask a Drow? Im guessing the answer would be a chuckle followed by "Dead." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
