30th January 2012: uitar progress. So since last ime the holes and chips have been filled in with Milliput as reconmended by my Dad. These and the "Satellite" logo on the head have then been airbrushed over in black. The red section was also airbushed and the edging painted by hand in a pale gold.
It was my first time using an airbrush so it was pretty scary and I'm sure It could have turned out better but I'm pretty happy with it so far.:D Next stage will be hand painting on the gold floral pattern.
21st January 2012: Guitar and finishing touches. Bought a guitar to paint up for this today. Hoping I can just add the design and re-varnish it.
Also started on re-making the bow for my hair after loosing the original at expo. Have a new thicker boa on its way. Hopefully this one won't make my arms go grey D:
Also found the official design sketch and discovered there is a big dragon on the back. D: Don't you love it when that happens? ¬_¬ Proably going to go with painting it on seeing as the rest is painted too.
18th October 2011: Hakama and top. Made the hakama yaesterday. They were a lot easier than I expected :D Took about 6 hours I think. Started on the top today. Just need to add the collar to it.
14th October 2011: sleeve painting, glove belts and obi. Painted the background pattern for the sleeve by sponging on a darker purple.
Also made the black belts for my glove. They were made of that chinese brocade stuff. I really don't like that stuff. It freys sooo much D: But the pattern was a good match.
The obi is made from a bright green raw silk fabric. It was the perfect colour and I just fell in love with it when I saw it <3 Its a little short at the moment so I will be getting a bit more of the same fabric tomorrow and making it long enough to tie in a small bow.
10th October 2011: Painting Started the painting last weekend and continued working on it today. I worked on it in layers starting with the big flowers in the background then the paler ones on top. It will need a few small, single pettles and some paint splattery bits.
About 6 hours today and 3-4 last week maybe.
1st July 2011: Getting started :D Well kind of anyways. I bought some black cotton lycra for the under top and gloves today so I can make a start when i get some time. At least its something ^_^;