FINISHING TOUCHES

We’ve just finished up the finishing touches of our costume. We’ve finished all the gold leafing as well any hand sewing of poppers etc. I’ve also been working on the rest of the ballet in the evenings and have been developing ideas for the rest of the cast. I’ve initially found it difficult to design for the Prince but after discussing with the group we thought about taking elements of a falcon for his costume and cage elements to show how he is trapped and being told he must find a bride. 

DETAILS

I’ve been working on a back piece for the costume. We wanted a spinal piece that goes down the back of the bodice and the tutu. I’ve used leather to weave thinner pieces of leather through. I’m happy with the results so far but just need to work our how to attach it to the costume. 

SPRAY SHED

Our first fitting went well. We have a few adjustments to make, but on the whole it is looking good. 

We have started spraying the tutu, we started off with just black spray then thought we could work with the green and golds to create a serpent look. We’re also thinking of adding some gold leaf to the tutu and bodice to create a more raw look that will also show up well on stage. 

MAKING FOR A BALLET

After each coming up with some samples we’ve got some ideas for our costume and just need to draw up a final design. Im excited for the outcome as the samples we’ve got have come out really well. 

During the making process I’ve been in uni a lot helping Caitlin with the making side of the costume. I’ve not done as much as I’d have liked of the designing for the rest of the ballet so I need to take some time out after the costume is complete to focus on all the other characters of the ballet and get some design development done for them.