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How to scratchbuild a Boba Fett costume- using cardboard!

Step 6Accessories

There are two pouches that measure about 5"x 6" x2" thick that are secured to the ammo belt. I made them by gluing fabric around foam blocks. There should be two similar pouches sewn to the thighs of the flight suit but I haven't done this yet. I still have to make the gauntlets, boots and gloves!

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17 comments

Feb 15, 2009. 2:23 AMThe Jamalam says:

hey, what about the gun?

Feb 15, 2009. 9:05 AM

Honus (author) says:

I never got around to making it.

Nov 1, 2010. 9:30 PMminerug says:

Is there a template for the gun? Thanks.

Nov 1, 2010. 10:39 PM

Honus (author) says:

I don't know of one.

Feb 15, 2009. 9:15 AMThe Jamalam says:

oh, ok then

Oct 29, 2010. 8:46 AMroragul says:

did you finish the gauntlets and every thing al ready or not i would like to see how you can make cardboard gauntlets :P

Oct 29, 2010. 12:05 PM

Honus (author) says:

I never made the gauntlets but you can find all the templates here:
http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f25/gauntlet-blueprints-9861/

Nov 2, 2009. 7:56 PMbobafettman says:

finished! just in time for halloween! thank yiu so much you were a great help.
along with everyone at thedentedhelmet especially wizardoflight!

Nov 2, 2009. 8:20 PM

Honus (author) says:

Glad I could help!

Apr 2, 2010. 2:02 AMBobaFettFan says:

i put the spackling paste on and its just chipping off any tips

Apr 2, 2010. 5:09 AM

Honus (author) says:

Try putting it on in thinner layers or maybe lightly sand the cardboard first to help it bond better.

Oct 16, 2009. 5:33 PMKatanaHero says:

Is it possible using this process to make Batman armor? Is there a way to make it bendable?

Or could you suggest something else to use? I'm very low budgeted to making costumes, so keep that in mind if you have any suggestions.

Oct 16, 2009. 10:52 PM

Honus (author) says:

You can bend Sintra by heating it in boiling water so it's very easy to shape.

Oct 17, 2009. 4:48 PMKatanaHero says:

Awesome! What I meant was leg pieces and such that wouldn't restrict movement.

Oct 17, 2009. 5:38 PM

Honus (author) says:

You could probably use foamie sheet for those areas.

There's a great thread here on making a really good cheap Batman costume-
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=49567

Oct 19, 2009. 11:19 PMKatanaHero says:

Ah, I've used foamies before.

So, just to clarify, use the same process for the cardboard, but instead use foamies?

Oct 20, 2009. 12:21 AM

Honus (author) says:

Yep. I haven't personally done it but it should work.

Sep 26, 2009. 8:48 PMamandora says:

THANKS FOR THE STEP BY STEP !! THIS IS GOING TO HELP ME MAKE MY SONS HALLOWEEN COSTUME... HE DOESN'T KNOW I'M MAKING IT YET. HE LOVES BOBA FETT!!!!!