Wire crochet- For my 2nd look menswear coat

 Just to compare size

 All hand braided with bell wire from Home Depot

once i braid the wire to the size of my coat pattern, im going to cut it out and attach all the pieces together, spray paint it to a forest green to look like this....

My cheap version of the Japanese Okobo sandal

Traditional Okobo Sandals Worn by apprentice geishas, They're expensive about $300 and higher.

 Step one- I bought 1" thick hard styrofoam and cut it out with the pattern that i got from A cool website that shows you step by step on how to construct your own....out of wood that is.

 Step two- I glued the pieces together with regular craft glue, but im sure using special styrofoam adhesive would work better but regular glue works just the same

 Step three- I covered the entire sandal with Rigid Wrap plaster cloth to harden the body and give it a smooth texture that makes it easy to work with

 Step Four- I covered and molded the entire sandal with instant paper mache. You can see how the front of the sandal is smooth compared to the picture above. I also added holes on the top and the side for shoe laces 

This is what it looks like when its all dry and partially sanded. 

I'm still in the process of finishing them so the finished project is coming soon!

I just need to sand them down some more, paint them, add the non slip sole, and i'll be done!

SAIC Junior Photoshoot

Final Fabric-First Fitting...Try and say that 10 times in a row!

First Fitting, In the process of working out the kinks and making it perfect for the show

Thanks to my friend Gigi for being my personal model for a couple minutes!


Concept: Technology vs. Nature
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-Latex Leggings
-Chocolate brown crop jacket