Build Materials & Sources
Crown Materials: Worbla Finest Art, EVA Foam, Steel D-Rings, Nylon Webbing, Black Linen
Robe Materials: Linen Cloth
Build Process
Building Bavmorda’s Crown
This was my first time using Worbla. It’s incredibly expense to buy in the US, so it’s hard to justify the spend. However, I have a few sample packs I purchased of the different versions of the thermoplastic — as well as some other brands. I ended up using the sandwich method, with a layer of 2mm foam in the middle. It worked out well, but Worbla’s Finest Art is a bit grainy and textured. I worked in sections.
The Sculpted Bavmorda’s Crown
At this point, the details were pretty much finished. The points were also sandwiched Worbla and 2mm EVA Foam, and then twisted into shape and then mirrored on the opposite fin.
I originally planned to make the crown adjustable, but in the end I added D-rings to the front (behind the center piece) and to the center of the back where these 2 strips meet. I installed an nylon strap with a cam buckle so it could be adjusted to rest comfortably on the head without falling down. I tried to smooth out the gaps the best I could and then the whole thing got coated in layers of gesso. I also embedded in some metal wire loops inside to attach the fabric to (I can’t recall what kind of metal it was).
Painting Bavmorda’s Crown
It started with a layer of black primer and then finished with acrylic paint and a clear coat.
Bavmorda’s Crown, Completed.
Post-assembly photo. I doubled over a black linen scarf and hand sewed it into the 3 anchor points inside the crown. I believe I also stitched it (at least the bottom layer of linen) to the nylon webbing to keep it in place.
