TUTORIAL: How To Make Your Own Mike Donovan Gloves..

Are you a Mike Donovan fan and want to create your very own ” Gooder Gloves,” then this is the guide you want and need..Being a prop collector, especially V, I always wanted my very own Gooder’s Dodgers hat, his jacket and the famous Gooder’s gloves.. So I’ve created this ‘ do – it – yourself ‘ guide, which not only tells you how to make them, but where to get these very rare gloves..

Marc Singer can be seen in many episodes wearing the tan one – button snap roper gloves that are almost a vintage style these days.. Even Macgyver was also seen wearing these as well.. You can get a pair of brand new Deerskin Roper Gloves, by Geier Gloves, here:

http://www.amazon.com/Deerskin-Roper-Gloves-Size-Color/dp/B0002T6DNC/ref=sr_1_8/104-0426695-9637531?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1193550697&sr=8-8

You will not find them anywhere for under US$40, here’s why:

These are high quality long – lasting gloves, and not cheap garden gloves.. These were once mainly used by ranchers ( Cattle roping gloves ), now replaced by all sorts of new fangled looking ‘ hi – tec ‘ Carhart type crap.. They are good quality and will probably last a long time, and very comfortable.. They are also custom sized, and not made in China so far as I know.. They are good quality, and the closest thing to Donovan’s gloves.. The only real difference, which is almost hard to even really tell by watching the show, is on the inside palm of the glove, reinforced stitching.. Be sure to get the ” Tan “ style, and measure your palm across and all the way around with a tape measure.. With a little help from do – it – yourself ‘ distressing ‘ of the leather, you got a virtual replica of the ” Gooder’s Gloves..”

How to Distress New Leather..

Step 1: Dampen the leather with rubbing alcohol.. Placing some rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle is the best way to go.. Then spritz the garment so that it is damp.. Do not soak the garment, as it will then be harder to work with and take longer to dry..

Step 2: Crumple the garment.. The first thing you are going to do is add unnatural creases and lines to the leather by crumpling it.. Don’t be bashful here; really work the leather, almost as if you were kneading a bowl of dough..

Step 3: Sandpaper your garment.. Again, this is all about how ‘ distressed ‘ you want your leather.. Remember to start slow, as you can always go further, but it’s hard to reverse once done.. Use a fine to medium sandpaper and go to town on the leather.. Rub some places more than others, and leave others still untouched.. Think of the leather as a canvas on which you are painting..

Step 4: Brush your leather with a heavy bristled wire brush.. Now that the small distressing is out of the way, it’s time to get serious.. The wire brush will do a lot to wear the fabric in the desired areas..

Step 5: Kick the leather around in the dirt.. ( Make sure it’s not muddy ) Maybe go to a local baseball field if your dirt is a little moist.. Kick the garment around until it is nice and dusty ( Think Indiana Jones’ jacket ) Then after a good dusting, pat off the excess..

Once your tan roper gloves are ‘ distressed ‘ you’ll have a pair that looks almost identical to Gooder’s.. So what are you waiting for? Slip on your ‘ Gooder Gloves ‘ and help fight against the invasion of the Visitors..

Posted on - 22-07-2009
Categories: Props, Tutorial - Author: madbeeotch - Comments: Leave a Comment -