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Description
Character: Angel
Source: sakizo 's "Sakizo Art Works" Artbook
Seamstress/Model: Tess (cupcake-rufflebutt )
Photography: Kevin Chan (solartempest )
Location: Katsucon 2015

Construction Notes:
I originally constructed Angel for Katsucon 2014, but it was such a hectic weekend (there was a blizzard, we drove from TX, my wonderful friends threw me a bridal shower, etc.) that I never got around to wearing her. When Katsucon 2015 rolled around, I was so excited to finally get her out of the closet! The costume is based on an illustration from the artbook "Sakizo Art Works" by Japanese artist sakizo . (If you're not familiar with this lady's work, please go enlighten yourself! The level of detail in her artwork is absolutely staggering, and I can't NOT look through her artbooks and feel inspired in my costuming.) This is the third Sakizou costume I have made and definitely the most simplistic. I particularly loved this design's contrasting whites/creams and golds, subtle textures, and her long, flowing hairstyle crowned by a mass of braids and halo. All of that said, I wish I could have a "do over" on this costume! I made some very poor decisions with regard to materials (fabrics, patterns, wig) and, as I was putting the costume together, I quickly realized that nothing was meshing with the original design. My fabric was too white and heavy, the textures simply weren't photographing, the wig was a giant ball of poof, and the bodice detailing wasn't "popping." While I think the final product is very pretty, I would not call it "accurate" by any means. (Gomen, Sakizou-san, I will do better next time! ;___; ) The one part of the costume that I am satisfied with are the cuffs, which were made by adhering 3D vinyl fabric to a base of craft foam, then weathered and "bling'd up." Other than that, this was a lesson in DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE MAKING A SAKIZOU COSTUME. Live and learn!

Other Sakizou Angel Uploads:
fav.me/d8zmhsx | ANGEL

Special Request:
Please no critiques; I'd like to keep this gallery happy! <3

Description
Character: Angel
Source: sakizo 's "Sakizo Art Works" Artbook
Seamstress/Model: Tess (cupcake-rufflebutt )
Photography: Kevin Chan (solartempest )
Location: Katsucon 2015

Construction Notes:
I originally constructed Angel for Katsucon 2014, but it was such a hectic weekend (there was a blizzard, we drove from TX, my wonderful friends threw me a bridal shower, etc.) that I never got around to wearing her. When Katsucon 2015 rolled around, I was so excited to finally get her out of the closet! The costume is based on an illustration from the artbook "Sakizo Art Works" by Japanese artist sakizo . (If you're not familiar with this lady's work, please go enlighten yourself! The level of detail in her artwork is absolutely staggering, and I can't NOT look through her artbooks and feel inspired in my costuming.) This is the third Sakizou costume I have made and definitely the most simplistic. I particularly loved this design's contrasting whites/creams and golds, subtle textures, and her long, flowing hairstyle crowned by a mass of braids and halo. All of that said, I wish I could have a "do over" on this costume! I made some very poor decisions with regard to materials (fabrics, patterns, wig) and, as I was putting the costume together, I quickly realized that nothing was meshing with the original design. My fabric was too white and heavy, the textures simply weren't photographing, the wig was a giant ball of poof, and the bodice detailing wasn't "popping." While I think the final product is very pretty, I would not call it "accurate" by any means. (Gomen, Sakizou-san, I will do better next time! ;___; ) The one part of the costume that I am satisfied with are the cuffs, which were made by adhering 3D vinyl fabric to a base of craft foam, then weathered and "bling'd up." Other than that, this was a lesson in DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE MAKING A SAKIZOU COSTUME. Live and learn!

Other Sakizou Angel Uploads:
fav.me/d8zmhsx | ANGEL

Special Request:
Please no critiques; I'd like to keep this gallery happy! <3