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6/14/2021

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Work on Miho continues to progress.  I made her a wig yesterday... 
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It's the first time I tried making a two-tone wig, using dark brown and purple mohair. It's interesting that the camera really highlights the difference in colour, since in real life they blend in together much more...
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It still needs a bit of styling, but I'll wait a bit before I attempt that.I also haven't decided on a headdress. I saved a picture of one that I'd like to make, but I'm not sure that I can.

Her wings are also coming along nicely. I sewed pockets for wire along the top edge, and stitched the veins.  I stuffed the top edge of the wings, which proved extremely challenging, especially on the very narrow ends. But I got it done.   Then I drew the ragged edges and cut those out, then glued the edge layers together so they won't separate.  The wing on the left has the first layer of paint added along the edge....
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I wanted 'horns' on the wing joint, so sculpted them out of Aves Apoxie, and poked holes through the bottoms so they could get sewn on, since that would be a lot stronger than just gluing. After the horns cured I sewed them on the wings and covered the bases with more Apoxie....
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Then today, after many layers of diluted paint, the wing on the left is ready for beading, and glitter paint. Note that even though most of the turquoise colour is now hidden, the texture of the salt dye pattern still shows through adding textural interest....something that would not have been possible if I'd used plain cotton fabric....
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​The wing on the right is finished.  Well actually that one side is done.  I still have to add the 3-D black veins on the other side, but they have to dry on this side first....
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kenaiqueen
6/14/2021 02:12:14 pm

Those are just spectacular! Bravo!

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Martha
6/15/2021 08:33:08 am

Thank you

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Dorothy
6/14/2021 08:14:17 pm

I see where you are going with the wig now and why the other one wasn't the look you wanted. The colors make her eyes shine.

The wings are very pretty.

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Martha
6/15/2021 08:35:49 am

Thanks. None of my wigs her size worked in my opinion, and with the hassles (and expense) of ordering wigs online, esp with the demise of Monique, it was just easier to make my own. That way she gets something special, and unique, to match her outfit.

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Jay
6/16/2021 09:21:06 am

Martha, I got a chuckle out of you saying you weren't sure if you could make the head piece or not. Of course you can!!! That's interesting about how the camera exaggerated the wig color difference. I've noticed that as well when I take photos of a faceup with freckles. The camera really picks up the contrast and makes it more extreme than in real life. The outfit is gorgeous and those wings are already amazing! Love your work!

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Martha
6/16/2021 09:52:46 am

I find that when I come across a challenge like that, I have to figure it all out in my head so I know what I'm doing before I even start. I'm not there yet. I'm not comfortable working with wire, esp when it needs beads on it. Like, how do I know what length to cut, and how many beads to string on it, since it would be best if done in one piece.

I decided that she also needs a staff, so am trying to figure that one out as well.

It's just that I haven't been feeling well for months now, and it's been hard to concentrate.

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