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<blockquote data-quote="gustie" data-source="post: 45729" data-attributes="member: 153"><p>had a bit of time to spare so i made this since i recently got a nice bulk load of figures.</p><p></p><p>as you can see the capes look a bit "tired"</p><p>[ATTACH=full]109656[/ATTACH]</p><p>The armholes have mis-shaped and one torn</p><p>[ATTACH=full]109657[/ATTACH]</p><p>The Hoth Stormtrooper cape slits have mis-shaped and wont hold on properly</p><p>[ATTACH=full]109658[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>so its time to make them look better <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>you will need...</p><p></p><p>boiling water in a jug/pan/sink</p><p>flat surface (i used a placemat)</p><p>sponge</p><p>washing up liquid</p><p>tea towel</p><p></p><p>1- pop the TOP of the cape into the hot water for about 4 seconds</p><p>[ATTACH=full]109659[/ATTACH]</p><p>2- place on flat surface and SMOOTH the cape removing the trapped air/water underneath</p><p>[ATTACH=full]109660[/ATTACH]</p><p>3- Repeat step 1 holding the BOTTOM of the cape in the water for about 4 seconds</p><p>[ATTACH=full]109661[/ATTACH]</p><p>4- Repeat step 2 and smooth out again</p><p>[ATTACH=full]109662[/ATTACH]</p><p>5- While the cape is still stuck to the flat surface due to the water give it a once over with a sponge and washing up liquid.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]109663[/ATTACH]</p><p>6- Dry off carefully with a tea towel</p><p>[ATTACH=full]109664[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>And thats it!</p><p></p><p>You can see the difference in the hoth stormtrooper slits...</p><p>[ATTACH=full]109665[/ATTACH]</p><p>Also the armhole rip has been ironed out so you wont notice it so much.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]109666[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>and heres all four finished....</p><p>[ATTACH=full]109667[/ATTACH]</p><p>compared too...</p><p>[ATTACH=full]109668[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gustie, post: 45729, member: 153"] had a bit of time to spare so i made this since i recently got a nice bulk load of figures. as you can see the capes look a bit "tired" [ATTACH=full]109656[/ATTACH] The armholes have mis-shaped and one torn [ATTACH=full]109657[/ATTACH] The Hoth Stormtrooper cape slits have mis-shaped and wont hold on properly [ATTACH=full]109658[/ATTACH] so its time to make them look better :) you will need... boiling water in a jug/pan/sink flat surface (i used a placemat) sponge washing up liquid tea towel 1- pop the TOP of the cape into the hot water for about 4 seconds [ATTACH=full]109659[/ATTACH] 2- place on flat surface and SMOOTH the cape removing the trapped air/water underneath [ATTACH=full]109660[/ATTACH] 3- Repeat step 1 holding the BOTTOM of the cape in the water for about 4 seconds [ATTACH=full]109661[/ATTACH] 4- Repeat step 2 and smooth out again [ATTACH=full]109662[/ATTACH] 5- While the cape is still stuck to the flat surface due to the water give it a once over with a sponge and washing up liquid. [ATTACH=full]109663[/ATTACH] 6- Dry off carefully with a tea towel [ATTACH=full]109664[/ATTACH] And thats it! You can see the difference in the hoth stormtrooper slits... [ATTACH=full]109665[/ATTACH] Also the armhole rip has been ironed out so you wont notice it so much. [ATTACH=full]109666[/ATTACH] and heres all four finished.... [ATTACH=full]109667[/ATTACH] compared too... [ATTACH=full]109668[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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