So for the Leap Year show (opening the last week of February! So close but so far), I'm making a ball gown that looks like it's made of plate armour. I want to document the process here, so I thought I would start with some research photos and websites that have been helpful!
The pictures are pretty much from all over the place (sorry... I must learn to document properly). I've decided that my favorite parts of suits of armour are shoulders and joints. Something about shaping hard materials into something that is round and flexible make for some of the most interesting designs. I also really like the ornamental details that make the armour seem more like a tailored outfit. I'm absolutely in love with the flowered armour (screen capture from a Game of Thrones featurette), it is absolutely fantastic and every suit of armour should be this beautiful.
I also like the first painting of Joan of Arc because I find her expression absolutely unreadable. Is she happy? Sad? Determined? She just seems so distant, I love it (also, where did her helmet go?).
Lastly, all the gold detailing is boss. I'm into it. Although I'm wondering how I can make something that looks just as delicate.
Also, here are some cool websites that I have found while researching:
Volpin Props: Best Prop Armour Blog EVER
Arador: An Armour Library
Jia Jem: OOOOH Super Fancy Cosplay
So there are the goodies for the day. So excited about working on Joan, finally!
marianne.
The pictures are pretty much from all over the place (sorry... I must learn to document properly). I've decided that my favorite parts of suits of armour are shoulders and joints. Something about shaping hard materials into something that is round and flexible make for some of the most interesting designs. I also really like the ornamental details that make the armour seem more like a tailored outfit. I'm absolutely in love with the flowered armour (screen capture from a Game of Thrones featurette), it is absolutely fantastic and every suit of armour should be this beautiful.
I also like the first painting of Joan of Arc because I find her expression absolutely unreadable. Is she happy? Sad? Determined? She just seems so distant, I love it (also, where did her helmet go?).
Lastly, all the gold detailing is boss. I'm into it. Although I'm wondering how I can make something that looks just as delicate.
Also, here are some cool websites that I have found while researching:
Volpin Props: Best Prop Armour Blog EVER
Arador: An Armour Library
Jia Jem: OOOOH Super Fancy Cosplay
So there are the goodies for the day. So excited about working on Joan, finally!
marianne.
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