Sandals (Posted 18th October 2011)

Tabi socks and zori sandals to complete the samurai look

Katanas (Posted 12th October 2011)

Not having the time to create one from scratch, I've opted for some props. They look quite convincing as well.

Kendogi and Hakama (Posted 26th September 2011)

Yay!! my kendo uniform arrived today. It's all black. I wanted a blue kendogi but this should do. Just need to get my dual katana and Geta sandals and I'll be set.

Vision (Posted 26th August 2011)

I've hollowed out the pupils and head with a hot knife. This will allow me to see through the eyes albeit only sideways. Luckily I can kindof see right ahead of me through the fabric. It's not very clear but in bright light I have some vision.

Ears (Posted 20th August 2011)

Finally completed the ears. The were initially quite massive, like mickey mouse's. That was a big no-no. Reduced the size but one is now smaller than the other - SHIMATTA!!!

second layer of fabric (Posted 16th August 2011)

yay!! It has finally taken shape.
I created the crease in the middle by stuffing the fabric under a wire.

eyes and snout (Posted 13th August 2011)

The eyes are from a polystyrene ball that came in two halves. I then sculpted the snout from a polystyrene block (took me ages).

first layer of fabric (Posted 8th August 2011)

The plan is to use to two layers of fabric to ensure a smooth even surface <fingers crossed>

its like an oven in here (Posted 7th August 2011)

I was not too happy with the shape so I decided to make it more spherical. I accomplished this by using strips of foam from an exercise mat.
I will however have to install a fan and create some ventilation or I just might faint whilst wearing it.

aaaahhh! an egyptian mummy!! (Posted 1st August 2011)

I have now taped the head up to secure it (in the process blocking off what little ventilation gaps existed - oh shit!)
It is however not as spherical in shape as I hoped it would be. The only solution I can think of is to use fabric to even out the sharp edges.
Next up: giving this baby some skin!

Polystyrene Sphere (Posted 24th July 2011)

I have now spent most of my weekend cutting polystyrene foam sheets into sections with a hot wire cutter; and then attaching it to the wire frame with lots of hot glue. Still have a few more sections to add...

wire frame (Posted 17th July 2011)

Unable to find wire baskets I decided to build the wire frame from scratch. I used several coils of garden wire, cut them and stuck them together with tape to create a spherical base for the head.

items to acquire (Posted 14th July 2011)

This is going to be challenging project so I've given myself just under 3 months to complete it. After viewing a few tutorials online here are some of the items I need to get my paws on:
- Memory Foam, wire baskets x2
- Wire, Plastic Ornament x2
- Stretch Fabric (dark brown)
- Black and White paint
- Duct Tape, Hot Glue Gun
- Batting (thick brown fabric), Styrofoam