fiber glassing the masks

After making the clay bases I then went onto fiber glass the masks to see what effect it would give and if would be a technique that could use to create the final masks for the show.

Using the big bits of fiber glass was quite tricky due to it not bending over the areas like the eye brows and nostrils. So I used big bits for the flatter areas and the thinner fiber glass for the more difficult areas.

Masks

Today I experimented with making mask for some of the characters. I used clay to create the shape then are going to fiber glass on top of them at a later date.

This is Cyril's mask made out of clay most of the shapes on the mask were easy to make apart from the nose due to the length. A lot of clay was used to create the nose and it started off quite thin but due to the length I had to make it thicker. Extending out at the sides was a challenge as well  because I was trying to make the mask look flat but still fit the face. Over all I think the mask looks good and the creases and over exaggerated eye brows makes the mask creepy and sinister which was the effect I was going for.

Important Dates

Some Important dates for the diary.


19th of April first fitting- need to have calico toiles- Beverly: Lycra fat suit base, Cyril: hoop and calico shorts

10th of May second fitting- Costumes have to pretty much few adjustments might need to be made

10th June Costumes being sent off for performers to practice in- costumes need to be completely finished

1st July- dress rehearsal

4th-7th- the show

Designs

 These are the two designs I chose to make for this project.  For Cyril I will create his clown shorts and skirt, mask and possibly a Lycra suit to go underneath. For Beverly I will be creating her fat suit, mask, boob pillows and rag wig. The designs haven't be confirmed yet so a few changes maybe made.

First meeting

  
                                                    First meeting for circus



During the first meeting the designer Katie Broome describe the main theme of her designs and explained each character and their part in the performance. The main idea was is of these grotesque characters living in this caravan world and being kept there by the grounds keeper who spies on everyone.

Ideas for characters

·         Shiny side of lycra used to create a glitzy feel but broken down to give a grotesque look.

·         Grotesque look to the characters – grey skin, boils, fat suits, stained clothes

·         Boils and spots created in sequins  to give the glitzy feel

·         Masks worn to emphasise features

·         Rag wigs worn / eye brows/ nose hair

·         Some parts of costume could be painted onto body suite such as belt necklace or created with big sequins