One thing I noticed is that template pieces oftentimes needed to be larger than I expected, so if you're making your own templates allow yourself enough excess on all sides. This process probably took the longest, because I wasn't working off of a preexisting set of templates and I had to continually trim and adjust the templates. Using masking tape, I attached each template piece to the glove so that I could test fit it and visualize the final product. While work progressed I labeled each piece and refined the shape and size to fit. Also, to help with placement of the pieces I marked the location of my knuckles directly on the glove before stuffing it.įor the templates I used old manila folders and cut out the general shapes and sizes based on my concept drawing and some old-fashioned guesstimation. Some brief tips I found it easiest to stuff the glove prior to doing any work with it, that way I could keep both hands free. To help with the visualization, I overlayed the wiring diagram on the image of a hand (open sourced from Burkhard Jaeckel at ). The wiring is all in parallel with the SPDT switch controlling the lights to ON/POSITIONAL/OFF. By adding in a three function switch (SPDT switch) the gauntlet could either be of, always on or on only when held upright. Therefore I borrowed an idea my friend had for a pair of light-up burner boots and refined it a bit, the result was a super simple positional switch that doesn't require a microcontroller. However I also wanted to add some effects outside of an On/Off switch. Like I said before, I want to keep the mechanism fairly simple because the Gauntlet will be seeing a lot of action and the less parts the better.
Which is why we can officially crown Thanos the King of Bling, because lets face it, who else can stick a bunch of gems to a gold glove and eradicate half of all life? The final gauntlet came pretty close to my concept drawing (see image above, original design from the comics in top left corner).Įvidently you can't strike fear into the hearts of every living being in the universe if your gauntlet doesn't glow, which is why threatening an entire universe with a pair of bedazzled snow gloves will just get you laughed at (believe me). Blue Infinity Gem - Middle Finger Knuckle.Purple Infinity Gem - Ring Finger Knuckle.Yellow Infinity Gem - Index Finger Knuckle.Orange Infinity Gem - Pinky Finger Knuckle.Like in all comic universes, continuity and style is sometimes suspect (which is why in various pics you'll see the Infinity Gauntlet as either right-handed or left-handed), but here is how the Marvel wiki describes the gems:Įvery portrayal of the Gauntlet seems to be a bit different but in the reference image the gems are placed (in common terms): Infinity Stones or Soul Gems) but luckily you don't have to travel all around the universe like Thanos to collect them in this universe you can either make them or buy them in a craft store. In order to make the Gauntlet you have to collect all six Infinity Gems (a.k.a. Molding clay or other mold material (optional, see Step 10).Manila folders (or other template stock).
Clear Casting Epoxy ($14.99, AC Moore) or Acrylic Jewels (Approx $9, Allstarco).22AWG wire ($8 a spool, local electronics shop).Hot glue sticks ($6.99 50 pc, Harbor Freight).EVA foam mats ($9.99 on sale, Harbor Freight) or EVA roll foam mat ($7.99 on sale, Harbor Freight).Leather work glove ($6.99 on sale, Harbor Freight).So, how does mighty Thanos assemble his Infinity Gauntlet?
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