Re: BUDGET JACK: Head to Toe Supplies for DIY-ers.

bperry Sun Apr 24, 2011 9:14 am

I started on a budget also. My costume needs improving also but it works. I have a mix of items from Ebay and I started with a Costumebase belts and baldric. the Costumbase Baldric ripped and I also upgraded one of my belts to a real leather belt. My wig and hair accesories came from Tyrannical Piratical Treasures. I would like to upgrade my boots and pants if I can get some extra money.

capt.J.j.sparrow Sun Apr 24, 2011 11:35 pm

my baldric is heavily modded fun foam, funny because I have no sword.....I may buy a pistol (or 2) the next time I'm near seaside Oregon.

TheCursed Mon Apr 25, 2011 2:07 am

I've seen a brace of pistols, Queen Annes to be exact in a pawn shop in my town so am saving to buy them. Pretty beat up and to my knowledge not the real deal but they are cool enough

Mojo Turbo Mon Apr 25, 2011 2:10 am

well there are 2 very budget baldrics on ebay right now

1. http://cgi.ebay.com/Jack-Sparrow-Baldric-Sword-Pirates-Caribbean-/270737170132?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f09315ed4#ht_500wt_922

2. http://cgi.ebay.com/Captain-Jack-Sparrow-BALDRIC-SHEATH-SWORD-/220772059489?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33670a4961#ht_500wt_1156

blueyedjack Mon Apr 25, 2011 2:22 am

I've just finnished making my baldric the on saturday and the materials only cost me about $16 plus the price of the buckle XD

Even better, the leftover materials gave me more than enough to make a tricorn. it looks good and because it's dark it looks more like the OST version. Smile

Mojo Turbo Mon Apr 25, 2011 2:24 am

we'd love to see pictures when you're done

blueyedjack Mon Apr 25, 2011 2:28 am

Mojo Turbo wrote:we'd love to see pictures when you're done

I will take some as soon as it's done, the balrics done but the tricorn just needs the X shaped laces either side then a little weathering Smile

blueyedjack Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:29 am

Mojo Turbo wrote:we'd love to see pictures when you're done

The Tricorn...

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It may not look that god but I think it was a bargin and I'm quite pleased scince I have no real experiance in hat making lol

TheCursed Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:34 am

Man thats not half bad Smile

good stuff!

blueyedjack Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:39 am

TheCursed wrote:Man thats not half bad good stuff!

Thanks!

Captain McCool Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:36 pm

Agreed! Very nicely done!

Oh, and also, if people are looking for a less expensive baldric alternative (like the ones Mojo posted above, but even smaller price tag), consider one of mine!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/70141147/custom-sword-hangerbaldric-for-pirate

If you provide the buckle, I can make a DMC through OST version for around $85. Mind you, it won't have French edging, nor will it have embossed leather. But for a "close enough" budget alternative, I think it's pretty good (in my completely unbiased opinion ;P). Otherwise, I can make a CotBP version for $75 (sans buckle), like the one pictured.

blueyedjack Sat Apr 30, 2011 2:07 pm

My Budjet costume, a base to upgrade as and when I can Very Happy

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so what do you all think?

Mojo Turbo Sat Apr 30, 2011 2:35 pm

looks great, mate!

blueyedjack Sat Apr 30, 2011 2:52 pm

I couldn't have done it with out the excellent help of the bretheren court and the brilliant resource that is the jack sparrow costuming wiki Smile

my thanks go out to all of you logo

Mojo Turbo Sat Apr 30, 2011 2:54 pm

let us know if you want... dumdumdum.... pointers

TheCursed Sun May 01, 2011 3:13 am

Excellent pics blue-eye! Yo Ho

Pirate Daddy Sun May 01, 2011 3:26 am

Wow, mate, for a budget costume.... that looks AMAZING! It's easy to look SA when you have the funds to fork over for the top-of-the-line stuff. I'm far more impressed with people who use their own creativity to pull a great costume together on a shoestring budget.

TheCursed Sun May 01, 2011 3:30 am

Pirate Daddy wrote:Wow, mate, for a budget costume.... that looks AMAZING! It's easy to look SA when you have the funds to fork over for the top-of-the-line stuff. I'm far more impressed with people who use their own creativity to pull a great costume together on a shoestring budget.

I second those wise words! When a venture is not easy, and it borders on the obsessive to almost destruction, then the victory itself once caught tastes that much sweeter Wink

capt.J.j.sparrow Sun May 01, 2011 4:07 am

i may need to post some pics of my budget Jack..... but wow great job....!! Shocked

Captain McCool Sun May 01, 2011 4:09 am

Agreed wholeheartedly! Ya' done good mate!

blueyedjack Sun May 01, 2011 4:50 am

I was browsing facebook this morning to find a comment from a friend of a friend who has been acting on the set of pirates of the caribbean 4, he's one of the guards in the scene when Jack is in London, he said:

"Having actually seen the real Cpt. Jack (as well as countless stuntmen, body doubles and even a hand double) I can honestly say that the impression was excellent! The body language and facial expressions were very realistic! Well done Collin, you've obviously put a lot of time and effort into perfecting the Cpt. jack routine!"

Jinkxed Jack Sun May 01, 2011 1:50 pm

I am always amazed at how the Jack costume transforms everyone's look. You seem to have a similar face shape to pull off a pretty good Jack as well. I'm anxious to see you when you get your beard braids attached. Also just need a little more coloring on your skin, weather it be getting a tan or using more makeup. Excellent.

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