Peacock Crafty Couture - Altered Dress, Crown, Wings & Articulated Tail

What better way to make a statement then a Peacock Couture Dress? There are so many parts and details to this Crafty Couture project I can't even try to share them all with you. This will be a fun photo heavy post so enjoy the eye candy.

The Dress

Tulip Fabric Paints, from I Love to Create were sued to distress the dress and to create a henna, mehendi inspired motif.

  

The Sash/pendant was created with May Arts Ribbons, Prima Marketing Flowers and peacock feathers. Held together with Helmar Adhesives.

Finished Sash/Pendant

 

Close up of the sash/pendant on the dress.

The Wings

The base of the wings were created with PVC piping and a custom harness so they float on the back of the person wearing them, they are not tied on in any way. Makes for a comfortable piece that is able to be worn all day without any strain on the shoulders, skin, or even back.

The harness was created in two parts. One part is very easily built into any dress or corset. This harness base is padded and can be worn all day. The second part is what the wings are build off of. This part slides into the base for a quick and easy dress/undress with the wings.

The wing decoration was created mainly with  May Arts Ribbons (some hand cut into gold feathers), feathers and Prima Marketing Flowers.

This photo is the back of the wings.

 

Details of the center back

Here is the front.

 The Articulated Tail

The tail was engineered with my own design. It moved freely to be fanned out like a live peacock on display then to lay down the back of the dress in a resting position like a dress train. It works with the pull of two strings. It was created with up-cycled items, netting, hardware and over 300 peacock feathers. Accented with May Arts Ribbons, Prima Marketing Flowers . 

 

Close up of the details on the back of the tail when open.

Close up of the top of the tail with the many smaller feathers.

 

The Crown

The crown consists of bits of metal Prima Marketing  findings, some Prima Marketing Flowers and a few wisps of gems on a string from May Arts Ribbons. 

 

Photo of the crown while adhesives were drying prior to shaping. 

 

The Entire Peacock Couture Creation: 

 

The outfit was created for Elena, from Charity Wings Art Center. She hosts a Live from CHA show every CHA event! 

The work being done over at Charity Wings Art Center is fantastic please make sure you check out their webstie and join up as a member for online classes and to help support the arts!

I hope you enjoyed this post and project details Have a wonderful day!. Have a wonderful day!

Please go vote for this project at The Craftys under Home Decor/DIY category. Don't forget to enter your project today, there are many categories!

 

Please see more of our costumes in the following links:

Angel Warrior with Articulated Wings
Jack Skellington  - Disney's Nightmare Before Christmas Puppet Costume

Parks and Recreation's Leslie Knope Wedding Gown Tutorial

Moon/Lunar Fairy - with articulated wings

Tron Lightcycle
Peacock Princess with articulated tail
Iron Man - 3D
3D Paper Doll Ballerina
Literary Work of Art

 

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Helmar hosts a monthly challenge over on the blog: June Sketch Challenge

Get involved... I always say that I HATE spending money on adhesives... when you can spend money on the fun side of crafting. So why not enter for a chance to WIN?

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NANCY DREW FANS UNITE! If you are a Nancy Drew fan or read them years ago leave a message below for me and tell me what you think of these next few blog posts and projects.

Nancy Drew Bottle Cap Necklaces,  Some are from the inside of the books some from the covers and even a collectors guide catalog that had smaller cover art images in it!

and Velvet Bookmarks.  The Secret of the old clock has a clock charm on the other side of the ribbon.Helmar Premium Craft Glue was used to glue the images into the bottle caps.

 All hand made from vintage Nancy Drew books. I (heart) Nancy Drew.


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For a tutorial on how I created this art work please see the Helmar Blog at 

BRAvo for Helmar and Multi Media "Book Rack" Bra Art

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Helmar Motnthly Challenge! - April

Helmar has another fantastic challenge this month! Go check it out at this link!

Day of the week Helmar Challenge for April

So all you have to do now, is do your own version of Aprils Challenge and Link it up via your blog post or Facebook upload, and link it with our Linky tool in the Right Hand sidebar!  Easy as that.
You could even win yourself a vouchure to the Helmar Store!  You gotta be in it to win it!!!!

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Meet Amania (means faith)

I picture her looking up to heaven seeking answers to help guide her though the rough time she is having. With a sudden peace sweeping over her.

Bloom Girl Workshop Sketch #4.  I just love looking at the beginning sketches and the final projects. If you want to learn how to create these beauties please check out Jamie Lynn Dougherty's workshops. (You can see the first bloom girl I created by clicking here)

Of course the mixed media flowers and embellishments would not be secure without the use of my Handy Dandy Helmar 450 Quick Dry! It's the only thing I trust to use on something like this.

Please leave me a comment below with your thoughts. Have a wonderful day!

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Result of the Bloom Girls Online Workshop

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She teaches you basic human drawing skills and has through step by step videos to watch either live or if you cant make the live streaming class then you can watch the uploaded video.

This is my version of the class project in the next few days (one posted Saturday and one next Monday) I will be posting a couple more of these beauties. (To see the Second Bloom Girl click here)

Of course the mixed media flowers and embellishments would not be secure without the use of my Handy Dandy Helmar 450 Quick Dry! Liquid Scrap Dots worked great to angle the barrette away from the wooden board it's painted on.  It's the only thing I trust to use on something like this.

Meet Nadia...

Please let me know what you think! Leave a comment below.


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Upcycling Wine Bottles Creating Centerpieces

Upcycling is all the rage these days for many reasons, it brings a whole new meaning to "One man's trash is another man's treasure." You can save money on supplies and decor. Help the landfill issues and reduce you carbon footprint. No matter what your reason to reduce, recycle or reuse if you are going to make something beautiful from junk then you need to have the proper adhesives. Check out these center pieces I created from wine bottles for a local fundraiser event.

To read more about these projects and a tutorial please click on this link...

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 For the tutorial on how to make these and more photos please see this link:

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HELMAR Design Team Call 2013

It's that time of year again! HELMAR DESIGN TEAM CALL! Become a Helmar Hottie! Apply today!

Helmar is a recognized leader of adhesives and aerosols in the Arts and Crafts industry and we are looking for new design team members to promote our amazing products. If you’d like to be a part of one of the most creative, fun, and supportive design teams out there, while showcasing Helmar products and your talent, this call is for you!!! Click on the link below for more info

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Helmar Make-a-tag Challenge for March

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Come participate in this month's Make-a-tag challenge over on the Helmar Blog!




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Helmar Holiday Challenge - December 2012

Welcome to the Helmar December Challenge. Well its December and Christmas is just around the corner....Have you started your Christmas plans yet? Maybe we can give you a little kick start,
This month we are going to be using an inspiration picture, a Christmas colour scheme and incorporating Numbers with lots of Helmar adhesives. Let the Image inspire you to create what ever you wish, cards, layouts, Christmas decor or advent calendars of your own...Add the colours and be sure to use Numbers somehow, and be sure to share what Helmar products helped your creation eventuate!

Just load your completed project to the Helmar Flickr page (http://www.flickr.com/groups/helmarlive/

) and add your details- before the end of the month, for your chance to win a fabulous Helmar goodie pack!
(Be sure to tell us what Helmar glue featured predominately in your creation)
Above all else, enjoy the process and Happy Helmar creating!!!

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