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Pondering His Role

1/6/2019

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Couldn't resist taking a photo of Rex today, as he was standing there waiting, while I was working on his Phantom costume.  I had to make him a new shirt since the one with his formal suit had the wrong shape collar, and it didn't work with the collar tucked inside, so he was wearing one of my JID plaid shirts, just for fit, to see where the pattern needed altering.

​I'd already slicked back his hair with a lot of hair gel (when he wasn't wearing it), and gave him the Phantom mask to hold....
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After Christine's costume, this one is a HUGE challenge.  "But it looks so simple" you'd say. And you'd be right. That is exactly the problem!  Simple, tailored clothes are the absolute worst thing to make in small scale. And after the success with the Christine costume, everyone will expect the same level of perfection with the Phantom.

The biggest problem right now is the mask.  I made it months ago, out of Aves Apoxie, and it seemed fine back then. However, I had to shave a lot off, and sanded it quite a bit too, but there's no getting around the fact that it's way too thick.  Sure, it looks great in his hand, but not so much when he's wearing it.

So the plan is to go pick up my Lawrence, who has yet to get a new faceup, and then use him as a model to try make a thinner, better-fitting mask. I don't know exactly how yet, but I'm sure I'll figure it out. I don't exactly have much choice.  

But then, maybe Rex would rather play the role of Viscount Raoul de Chagne, and be the one who gets the girl in the end.....
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Dorothy
1/6/2019 08:10:32 pm

Dear Martha, I just had a "duh" moment. Phantom of the Opera, oh now I get it. I am probably the only one on the planet who hasn't seen it on stage or screen so I didn't realize that's what you are doing. Wow, it is amazing that you are making these beautiful outfits for the play!

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Martha
1/7/2019 01:38:23 pm

Yes, they are inspired by the Phantom of the Opera. I've always loved the music and costumes. This is the third (and final) time I'm making this version of Christine's costume - for myself this time.

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