This creature will be a peacock. Based loosely on the idea of a folding fan, it ties around the waist, and can be opened or closed to reveal or hide the feathers. I used thin plastic floor moldings as the support for the fabric of the fan, a lightweight cotton that will be painted with fabric paint. Once again, the S. R. Harris remnant bin saved the wallet, with the satin for the waist tie coming in at $2.00/yd. What a steal! While the animal costumes were the bulk of what I made for this recital, I also made several other pieces for other dance numbers, many of which were shimmery or sparkly. These tunics were worn for the Sun, Moon, and Stars dance. The drape mimicked a very popular spring and summer style, while adding to the girl's movement. Another unique aspect of the this recital was that it involved visual as well as performing artists. Two young ladies painted a large canvas at the front of the venue during the rest of the performance. Have you ever seen a painting smock quite like this before?
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Just a few simpler steps for you tonight. First of all, the finished giraffe head piece! This is worn with the two poles resting on the back of the shoulders, and a big bow in front. The loose neck pieces move with the dancer - effective and cute! It's a rather simple beginning, but this is the base for the turtle shell. It's made of layers of lightweight foam, so it can be easily worn on the back. All the rough edges will be covered with the fabric. And finally, the very beginning of butterfly wings! A bright batik cotton will form the base, with lace details and a solid orange bow. |
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