Technical Drawings

For the last stage of my design process, I finalised all of my design details and the specifics of my artifact - how I want it to be made, how the dress will open and close, and the exact dimensions of the props.

For the garment, I found a black polycotton would be most suitable, as it is lightweight, breathable, and is a natural fabric so closer to the contemporary materials. Ideally I would be able to source it sustainably, i.e. from a charity shop or the second-hand fabric bin. It would also be very easy to distress and burn in a way that seems natural. It also gives the slightly baggy drape I am looking for. As it is cinched in at the waist by the belt, which will be pleather closed with Velcro, there is no need for an actual closing as the dress is loose enough not t

o require them. The jewellery and bracers will be sculpted out of worbla - as worbla is less fragile than clay and can be moulded to millinery wire on the circlet due to its flexibility. The sandals - if I choose to make them myself - will use the same pleather to make straps that secure closed with snap buttons situated on the back of the calf.

As for the sword and shield, both will be made out of 10mm EVA foam as a base, with the sword having a 10mm PVC pipe core to maintain stability. Using a dremel, I can sand away the square edges into something that appears sharp whilst still being perfectly safe and lightweight. Similarly, the shield will be comprised of four identical panels tat form a rounded dome, with worbla details for dimension. Once spray-painted gold, I can add the weathering and graffiti by hand, giving a rugged but professional finish.