Character reference: Mizu From Blue Eye Samurai
Image from Show poster
Sketch patterns of various pieces
The base glasses used for making the sunglass frames
The pattern next to the foam cut outs of the glasses
The base wig
Hair cut from the bottom of the wig and glued together to make new hair weft pieces
The new hairline of glued wefts along the back/side of wig
The blade of the sword (EVA foam) after being dremel shaped and carved
The two halves of the sheath lined with wool (for ease of slipping blade in/out)
Close up of handle/grip of sword
Full sword and sheath before prim/paint
Detail of carved wood texture in sheath
Painted sword/sheath
Detail of painted sword/sheath
The shape of kasa hat before EVA foam faux wooden panels
shaping the kasa hat
The hat after EVA foam panels and carved texture
Priming the hat and sheath with black plasti dip
Finished shoot image
Finished shoot image
Full finished costume