on the mannequin (Posted 28th October 2010)

so that i can see the diffrence in height

paimted head. (Posted 28th October 2010)

this took about 5 hours to finish painting

wing progress (Posted 22nd October 2010)

ive started to put the feathers on my wings, they are starting to come to shape.

wing progress (Posted 22nd October 2010)

progress on the wings, ive put them on my mannequinn to see how just how big they are!

wing progress (Posted 22nd October 2010)

ive cut the masking tape off my eyes, now its time to put the feathers.

my skirt with petticoat (Posted 22nd October 2010)

wearing my skirt with the petticoat underneath

base coat is painted on the torso (Posted 19th October 2010)

base coat of enamel is painted on the torso, once dry i will paint in details

finished dyed skirt (Posted 19th October 2010)

finshed result

gradient dyeing (Posted 19th October 2010)

this is the 1st time ive ever done this, im pleased with the result. i used 2x dylon antique grey hand dye.

torso progress (Posted 16th October 2010)

i decided to add polyfiller on top of the chest. this was to fill in some of the holes and to get rid of the foam look.

torso progress (Posted 16th October 2010)

once i finished carving the chest, i covered it in pva glue to make it easier to paint later on.

torso progress (Posted 16th October 2010)

i used alot of spray foam on my foam base and then carved the rib cage out

full costume progress (Posted 16th October 2010)

i put on my peticoat and the torso and head to see what i might look like as it al starts to come together! ^_^

torso progress (Posted 16th October 2010)

i carved out soe shoulders and glued them to the helmet.

chest progress (Posted 16th October 2010)

i glued the big foam piece to the helmet for the base of my torso

height (Posted 11th October 2010)

i have glued the head onto a cycle helmet. now you can see just how tall i will be.

head progress (Posted 11th October 2010)

the head is nearly finished just needs a little more paint

head progress (Posted 11th October 2010)

i painted the cracks with black paint to give it depth

head progress (Posted 11th October 2010)

i sketched on the head, where i wanted the cracks and groovs

Head Progress (Posted 7th October 2010)

i started rubbing the head down and i have added the teeth. you cant see them because i have covered them in masking tape to keep them clean.

Head Progress (Posted 7th October 2010)

ive started to build up the back of the head, i will tidy it up a bit but it will be covered by the hood from the cloak.

Wing Progress (Posted 7th October 2010)

ive added the foam board for extra support for when i start to add my feathers. i have also glued my eyes in place. they currently have masking tape on them to keep them clean.

skirt progress (Posted 7th October 2010)

i have started to cut my fabric. i have got 100% silk. i cant remember what it's called but it is matt and has a really nice texture. i am going to gradiunt dye the skirt once it's finished.

wings with the head (Posted 3rd October 2010)

you can see in his picture how much extra height i will be getting with my head and wings

wing progress (Posted 3rd October 2010)

wing frame

wing progress (Posted 3rd October 2010)

the basic shape of my wing frame. i bent the copper pipes to shape

harness (Posted 3rd October 2010)

my harness. i cut up and edited a scaffolders harness. i sewed on where i needed the copper frame for the wings to sit

more head progress (Posted 3rd October 2010)

i carved the spray foam to the basic shape that i wanted. I then covered the head with some filler. it will need another layer once it has dried.

finished eyes (Posted 3rd October 2010)

i put mu painted cast and my clear cast together, to create 'follow me eyes'. i decided to used gold paint for the eye colour

head progress (Posted 1st October 2010)

i have started making this with a wig head. i the used my new best friend, Spray foam! to add to the shape. now i need to get carving

fingers (Posted 1st October 2010)

my latex fingers! they need adjusting.

Feathers!! (Posted 1st October 2010)

a whole load of black turkey quills.

plan for the wing shape (Posted 1st October 2010)

i drew out a rough shape for the wings. i will be using a copper pipe to create the basic frame for the wings

eyes casted (Posted 1st October 2010)

the eyes are casted, just need painting.

casting eyes in resin (Posted 1st October 2010)

I used some clear casting resin to cast the eyes for my wings. im casting 2 halfs and putting them together to create follow-me eyes. When i have finished casting i will paint he backs of the eyes.