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| Beyond Chrysalis worn by Larissa Lal-Ponini in 2008 |
Two weeks home from WOW 2017. Last night was the final show
for the year. It's always hard to imagine that after the big Opening, Awards
Night, and the incredible party we have there each year, after we return home,
it continues on for several weeks! The post-WOW slump did not last too long
this year, as I had already been working on quite a few designs, and as of now,
have completed fabrication of one Bizarre Bra (ready for painting and
blinging), and have 3 others on the go, with pattern making largely done. And
all with the blessing of Beloved, who is once again dealing with a house
covered in sketches, mannequins, soaking leather, and drifts of stuffing.....
One of the pieces is quite important to me in that it marks
my 10 year anniversary of WOW, in what will be its 30th year. My first piece
was called Beyond Chrysalis, in 2008. This one is currently called Emergence,
and continues the theme, but, I believe, demonstrates my progression as a maker
over the subsequent years.
Although I was inspired by the workshops on Worbla that we
were treated to at WOW Designer Day, and subsequent research into it, cosplay
costumes, eva foam, and resin, I decided
that I already have such an extensive range of techniques and materials to work
with that I don't really want to stretch my studio space and budget to include more! I
spent a really enjoyable afternoon yesterday riffling through all my samples
and reminding myself of all the techniques I
can do - even coming up with some original
pieces from Beyond Chrysalis which gave me direction on working with the new
version. Colour schemes are now the hardest part to settle on - although my
huge stash provides a great deal to start with, I need to find a few key
materials and settle it all.
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| Designing in progress - another year of secrecy and hints only! |
Goodnight, Freyja and Cordycephila - I hope you enjoyed your time in the spotlight! Don't hurry home - there's no room at the inn!
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