Archives: Costumes
Ryan Reynolds’ Foam Unicorn
Just before Deadpool 2 was released in theatres, a string of risky, silly, and sometimes absurd marketing efforts took place in the name of the film. One of them was the appearance of the movie’s star, Ryan Reynolds, on a Korean game show. He was almost completely covered up by a foam unicorn mask and … Continued
Leather Top Hat
I was able to create this hat using some large scraps of light grey suede and some bits of thin white leather purchased from a Mennonite leather shop. After doing a bulk of research on leather hats, I doodled out a couple of pattern ideas before looking for premade patterns online. Once I had consulted … Continued
Oogie Boogie
BurlapĀ is a loosely woven fibrous material traditionally used to transport foods while allowing them to breathe (peanuts, coffee, potatoes), but more recently it has gained popularity in home decor and wedding use. It can also be used to create a beautiful thing of nightmares… One fall, while working at a now-defunct fabric shop, a return … Continued
Pickle Rick… ad nauseam
While visiting friends in Texas, the Pickle Rick episode of Rick & Morty came out. I saw it when it aired and immediately knew I had to make that costume. With Dragon Con only a few weeks away, I had to work fast and develop as much of the costume as possible while I sat … Continued