Spock's Pickled Brain

If you're a Prime for Ra, a key part of your gear is the ring remote gauntlet. In the original film it's a device that summons rings for instant transportation, with a chainmail glove, claws, and blue jewel activation button. For this version I opted for blue LED as a light-up activation button, which may not be strictly screen-accurate but is shiny and awesome. For more about how you can make your very own budget ring remote, see below.  References Materials -EVA foam 8mm -EVA foam 5mm -Foam sheet 2mm -1inch wide black nylon webbing -Black 1-inch elastic -Plastidip -Dark copper spray paint -Silver metallic spray paint -Turquoise acrylic paint -Clear coat sealer -Blue underwater LED light -Old sock (preferable white or gray with little patterning) -Metallic silver netting fabric -Sew-on snap -Ring blanks -Dark blue marbles -Metallic gold marker Tools -Boxcutter -Dremel with sanding drum -Woodburner -Heat gun -Scissors -Hot glue -E6...

Ah yes, yet another armor/jewelry piece needed for the complete Anubis Guard. The basic piece is simple enough, using EVA foam to mimic metal, which a few extra bits. Although I've seen a few ways cosplayers have replicated this piece of the costume, I've yet to see anyone attempt to add the beaded strands. So I though I'd give it a go, added some basic beading work to make it pop.  References Materials -8mm EVA foam -Black spray paint -Dark copper metallic spray paint -Plastidip -Turquoise acrylic paint -Clear coat sealer -Black nylon webbing (1 inch wide) -Black elastic (1 inch wide) -Brass-colored jump rings -Brass-colored fine cable chain -Brass-colored lobster clasps -Tube of California blue czech glass beads (or other tubular or lozenge-shaped dark blue glass beads) -Very thin jewelry wire (about 28 gauge) Tools -Boxcutter -Dremel tool with sanding drum -Scissors -E6000 glue -Woodburner -Heat gun -Pliers -Needle/thread 1. Gather the ma...