Project Nygma is a go.
I've been sitting on this for a year now. I bought some supplies a few months ago, annnnd then a lot came up. I was waiting and waiting on my con pass and was finally approved late last month.
I will be attending Dragon Con 2011 as "Nygma" AKA Steampunk female Riddler.
My biggest concern is making this cost effective. When I saw the corset I wanted on sale for $34 last week I freaked out. And then this morning it was back to $89. Curses!!!! I might just have to learn how to bone. Huh huh huh.
*ahem*
This morning I sketched up the newest addition to my costume, my own half version of hoops/Panniers. Since this is steampunk the amount of fun I can have designing these hardware elements is endless. My biggest concern was that this needs to be lightweight enough to move through the crowds, but sturdy enough to hold shape. I looked up some DIY for tips and saw a great suggestion, tubing instead of expensive boning.
To the hardware store I went! And low and behold, the right size and sturdiness was on sale for $6. Win! I grabbed a jar to possibly use in the staff because I liked the patterning on it.
I looked at variations for creating the staff. I still feel PVC that screws together at certain points will be best for the sake of packing. However That might get a tad pricey. I'll check the craft store and see what else might catch my attention. I was considering the bamboo polls, and just using big "brass" attachment points. Since it was supposed to be cherry stained wood originally I may do that. Not sure.
Then I wandered to the thrift store to looks for odds and ends, and there on the rack was THE perfect fabric... for $1.50. YAY!!!
This will work nicely for one of the skirt layers.
I still have a lot more shopping to do, and a lot of work ahead of me but I'm so excited.
Ive printed out a calendar, wrote down my budget week by week, and am tracking my gym and costume progress on it.
I can't wait to see all my friends again. Dominic, and John, and John, and John, and Andrew, and Andrew, and Corey, and Aurelia, and Katie.
I've got a hotel room to myself which means... party.
I still wouldn't mind splitting it to save money. Buuuut I mean, it might also be nice to be able to have the room to myself when I'm getting ready.
I'm having trouble finding goggles. I need to find some SP workshops and see what base they use.
