Out of Zone Accessories 2020 Part 1

 Out of Zone Accessories 2020 Part 1

Continuing on from Out of Zone Mask 2020

I couldn’t just stop at the Mask. I had to Accessorise. I had tonnes of Copper Wire already Plaited so all I needed was the inspiration.

Copper and Cog

 

I hadn’t used all the Cogs up on the Mask as sometimes less is more. The little beauty in the above photograph was dying to be used.

I therefore made a Knot in one end of the Wire and slipped it through one of the Cogs holes.

First Washer 

The next part was slightly trickier. I Looped the Wire through the Washer and pulled firm. I had to undo and redo this several times to get the Distance that I wanted between the Cog and the Washer. I then ran the Wire under its back then Looped it again around the other side.

Second Washer

 

Now I had one Washer in Place I repeated the process with another Washer. I am not putting any more on since they are metal and I don’t want it to be too heavy.

Earring Hoop

 

Earring Hoops were the one thing I didn’t have so I ended up buying a job lot off eBay. I sorted out which colour looked best then slipped the Wire through the Hole. I then Cut the Wire and Wound it back upon itself.

I made the other one and tried them on. They weren’t only still pretty light but also looked Fabulous!

Little Red Number – Blast From the Past

Little Red Number – Blast From the Past

Due to a finger injury I haven’t been able to do much crafting. Therefore I have trawled through my archives. This blog is about a costume I made for a weekend Hen Party many years ago.

The weekend was themed and all attending were dressed as Disney Characters. I chose Madame Medusa the female protagonist from Disney’s film ‘The Rescuers’.

Front Red Dress

First I needed a Red Dress. Rather than start from scratch I bought a cheap Dress from a local charity shop. Now I had to completely butcher it to get the desired effect. I am sorry but I didn’t think to take a photograph of the original Dress.

There was a tie around the Waist which I unpicked. I removed the Shoulder Sleeves and put them to one side.

Back Red Dress

Now for the Back. I cut out a large curved piece of material from the Back of the Dress as the Costume was Backless. I then proceeded to add elastic and Hem it.

Next I had to sort out the Straps. Since I had already unpicked them from the material all I had to do was sew them together. This changed them from ordinary Straps into a Halter-neck.

Medusa Earrings

I also needed some Blue Earring for the character. Again I went to the charity shop. I got some ordinary cheap dangly earrings then proceeded to papier-mâché into the right shape then paint Blue

Medusa Staff

My original photograph has disappeared so I have had to retake it. It may look a bit battered now several years on but it still gives you the idea.

This was made from an old mop handle which I placed a tumble drier ball on top. I then papier-mâché all around the ball to cover up the spikes. Once everything was dry I then painted the Ball Gold and the Staff Black.

Boulder Holder

That concludes making the Costume. However I am not one to let stuff go to waste. I had a pantomime to do where I was taking washing to the Dame. I quickly whipped up a couple of novelty items to put in my washing basket.

The Bra was made from the Shoulders that I had taken off. I used more of the Belt to make into a Halter-neck. The two ties at the Back were pieces of Hem. It didn’t matter that it was flimsy as it wasn’t intended to be worn.

Teensy Weensy

For a touch of hilarity I made a matching G-string. A size 0 would struggle to get in them.

Little and Large

The above photograph gives a better indication of the difference in size between the two items.

Madam Medusa

Here is a photograph of me on the Hen weekend in my Madame Medusa Costume complete with Red hair and Purple Stockings.

All in all I think I did a good job

Mademoiselle Marionette 2018 Part 25

Mademoiselle Marionette 2018 Part 25

This is the Final Blog on this project. Unfortunately some photographs appear to have gone astray. However I am sure you can follow it without them.

Paper Mache Hook

  

I went through the process of making the Sticks suitable for stringing by adding Hooks. If you go through the other side a little bit as in the above photograph it can be easily rectified.

All you need to do is to get a few pieces of Paper and some Glue and go over it until it is safe. Then simply colour when dry and continue with other Hooks

Crossed Sticks

 

Unfortunately this is where some of the photographs I took are a bit allusive. I think though you can see where the Hooks were placed. Find the Middle of the Stick and Mark it. That is where you will Bind it.

Half way between this point and the end of the Stick make another Mark. This is where you will put your Hook. Do likewise on the other side of the Centre Mark.

Left Stick

 

Adding the Strings is the easy part. Putting them in the right place isn’t. When you start turning the Sticks it becomes difficult to remember which part was the first one. I had an idea.

The first time I gave the ends Numbers which worked so far but it was when you had to join the Strings to the Marionette it got confusing. Therefore I changed from numbers to Letters. In the photograph above the end shows L L – this stands for Left Leg.

Right Stick

Here in this photograph is R L – This stands for Right Leg. Obviously this system depends on how many Strings you are using. There are many different types of Marionettes with variations in number of Strings. Unfortunately the diagram I was using seems to have disappeared into the ether.

If you scroll down to the bottom of the page you will find Links *. There is a good simple String method similar to what I used in the Storm the Castle Link. Now is time for a Photo Shoot.

Lady in Red

 

Would you credit it? After all that palaver getting the Strings on correctly they have had to be taken off again! Unfortunately she seems to have been too tempting a target for Merlin the Dog.

It is no wonder Mademoiselle Marionette looks worn out. To add insult to injury one of her earrings has gone astray.

Radiant in Red

 

If you look carefully the little Minx is flashing a bit of Garter to the Boys.

Blue with a Party Twist

 

Looks like she is rushing from her day job to a night out. At least this time she has both earrings.

Party Girl Blue

 

Here she is all ready to party the night away. What Ho! Is that the errant earring I spy?

Pure White Lady

 

So Pure and White. Going to a Christening?

White Lady with a Party Twist

 

Mademoiselle Marionette. Elle trés chic! Où allez-vous?

C’est Fini.

Links *

http://www.stormthecastle.com/how-to-make-a/make-a-skeleton-marionette-5.htm

https://www.wikihow.com/Work-a-Marionette

N.B

I admit I had to check my French with the translator. I got the words right but in the wrong order.