D&D 5E I have these magical socks...

[Drakensguardian]

My level 7 Warlock acquired these magical socks that allow him to levitate an inch off the ground as long as he is wiggling his hands (Jazz Hands style). I was wondering what would be a great way to convince my DM to allow my character to deconstruct magical items like this and redesign them for other purposes.

For example, I want to convince my DM to allow my Warlock to remove the magical component from the socks and redesign them to fit a pair of gloves that instead of pushing things away (I think the socks output a force of magic to allow levitation,) they pull things towards him. In essence, I want to make gloves that provide Mage Hand on command or some other telekinetic ability.

If he says no, I still have these cool socks.

(My Warlock has been testing these socks to see their traits by jumping out of trees, floating over lakes, and a few other odd experiments so this isn't me talking but rather my character attempting to make the gloves)

 

[robus]

Hmm - I'd say give him that spiel and then make a Charisma roll against his Wisdom?

 

[Mouseferatu]

Offer him another bottle of whatever he was drinking when he designed those socks in the first place.

 

[Nevvur]

He may have given your character those socks because they will be a critical tool for overcoming a challenge later in his adventuring career. Don't be too eager to scrap them for parts!

 

[jaelis]

Just wear the socks on your hands and dance.