tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post8017076661611581446..comments2024-03-19T01:21:12.351-07:00Comments on Cation Designs: Gandalf's Less Cool Cousin, SarumanCation Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-80049414477694752672014-05-08T08:27:04.365-07:002014-05-08T08:27:04.365-07:00Can you explain how to Gandalf's staff?Can you explain how to Gandalf's staff?Guillermohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11626411637507182397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-66667658666332894352013-07-19T12:30:56.091-07:002013-07-19T12:30:56.091-07:00You're calling someone who owns a 512' ind...You're calling someone who owns a 512' indestructable tower who can do things other wizard could only dream of dull/uninteresting/not cool... WTF?! He's the coolest wizard in my books! In fact I'm gonna be Saruman for Halloween <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653691510369680832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-91766908713306412972012-11-28T23:58:33.019-08:002012-11-28T23:58:33.019-08:00These are so cool! You are going to have the most...These are so cool! You are going to have the most awesome party! <br /><br />I just missed the awesome Hobbit party in Wellington :-( I was sick and stayed at home and blew my nose while everyone else watched the red carpet. The friend I was going to go with got signed by MF, EW, and HW. Dang blast it! I'll just have to hold out for the next one!The Dreamstresshttp://thedreamstress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-88739636767613178162012-11-26T23:08:13.284-08:002012-11-26T23:08:13.284-08:00You can bet I'll have themed beverages, food, ...You can bet I'll have themed beverages, food, and other decorations! Right on down to the sign on my door saying "no admittance except on party business" in Bilbo-esque font! And thanks for totally getting my Jadis reference!!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-16109081333041904942012-11-26T23:07:17.349-08:002012-11-26T23:07:17.349-08:00I though about adding line markers on the staff af...I though about adding line markers on the staff after I put the fins on and noticed they were a little crooked :\ Thanks for the explanation, though!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-49235606786396214102012-11-26T23:06:27.368-08:002012-11-26T23:06:27.368-08:00They might be the only attendees, but gosh, they&#...They might be the only attendees, but gosh, they'll be awesome ones ;)Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-80915601018895355822012-11-26T23:06:03.687-08:002012-11-26T23:06:03.687-08:00:))):)))Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-86140944391748266042012-11-26T23:05:56.957-08:002012-11-26T23:05:56.957-08:00Ooh, real film words! I was watching a Hobbit post...Ooh, real film words! I was watching a Hobbit post-production video and I totally caught them adding -age to things!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-30214238621265053902012-11-26T23:05:02.408-08:002012-11-26T23:05:02.408-08:00What a great souvenir/thank you gift! Alan Lee'...What a great souvenir/thank you gift! Alan Lee's artwork is absolutely breathtaking; if I could draw like him I would die happy. Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-87568563322948002542012-11-26T23:04:25.937-08:002012-11-26T23:04:25.937-08:00Thanks for sharing in my enthusiasm! And yes, cosp...Thanks for sharing in my enthusiasm! And yes, cosplay is just the best :)Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-4198318943620437802012-11-26T07:35:44.033-08:002012-11-26T07:35:44.033-08:00OMG this is so freaking awesome... you rock!! ^___...OMG this is so freaking awesome... you rock!! ^___^Symonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17965640501644567685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-48767461917271837652012-11-24T17:58:45.037-08:002012-11-24T17:58:45.037-08:00I like to think that Gandalf and Saruman are cousi...I like to think that Gandalf and Saruman are cousins in WIZARDRY, but of course, as you pointed out, Gandalf is greater/better/awesomer. With all these props, your party is going to be amazing! Will you have themed beverages, as well?<br /><br />I squee'd a little at your Jadis reference- The Magician's Nephew is one of my favorite books, but I haven't read it in quite some time. I may need to read it after I finish the series I'm currently reading! <br /><br />~MacStabbyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-8780801124228247912012-11-24T17:36:02.048-08:002012-11-24T17:36:02.048-08:00These are astounding! I can't believe your ded...These are astounding! I can't believe your dedication to getting these right and it really paid off.<br /><br />In case you ever make another...<br /><br />In terms of getting the fins on straight, here's what you do. Lay the staff on a flat plane. Drag a sharp pencil between the staff and the flat surface for a straight line. Create a paper jig by measuring the circumference of the staff and cutting a piece of paper just a little longer than the circumference you measured. Mark the length of the circumference on the piece of paper and divide into 4. Use this paper jig to make equidistant markings in the staff, oriented to the original line you drew.<br /><br />At least that's how it's done when attaching fins to model rockets.<br /><br />DanaRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293994254700614237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-47949599442822318632012-11-24T14:49:34.523-08:002012-11-24T14:49:34.523-08:00Seriously cool. You are going to have the best pro...Seriously cool. You are going to have the best props at your party!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-815206974943049442012-11-24T12:57:57.977-08:002012-11-24T12:57:57.977-08:00These are SO cool.These are SO cool.shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-83157441567470994802012-11-24T07:53:45.526-08:002012-11-24T07:53:45.526-08:00More great propage! (And yes, "propage"...More great propage! (And yes, "propage" is a word heard often on film sets. Film crew like to add -age to words all the time for some reason, hehe.) I love the conversation between the staffs - LOL!Brookehttp://customstyle.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-78084867693597533742012-11-24T05:31:15.791-08:002012-11-24T05:31:15.791-08:00you are batshit crazy and I LOVE IT.you are batshit crazy and I LOVE IT.marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-39664991155766582862012-11-24T03:06:10.299-08:002012-11-24T03:06:10.299-08:00A pair of wizard staffs - now you can have a duel!...A pair of wizard staffs - now you can have a duel! :)niddetissushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15675473136978180192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-53366202606173124322012-11-24T02:38:33.549-08:002012-11-24T02:38:33.549-08:00This is so awesome! I loved the books and movies a...This is so awesome! I loved the books and movies and I'd love a staff all of my own. Do you know that Alan Lee, who illustrated a version of the books, was involved in creating the look of the film and they gave him Gandalf's actual staff. (Or maybe it was one of many.)Laura Morriganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402692693911867276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-79178759278181234072012-11-24T01:23:32.491-08:002012-11-24T01:23:32.491-08:00so aweseom! :D Loving these posts! me and my partn...so aweseom! :D Loving these posts! me and my partner go to a comic book event once a year and made our costumes last year! was so much fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com