Fitting

Front view costume construction

Back view

original position of jaws

Fabric samples used in the costume

Foam jaws temporarily taped onto helmet

This week I went to a fitting in the costume studio. I was relieved to see that my mask does not look too disproportionate to the costume as I have significantly reduced it's original size. The dancer could pull on the helmet and seemed surprised at how lightweight the model is, my greatest concern however, is how the mask will be treated during a two month long run, especially during quick costume changes. In the photo above, I have positioned the top jaw at a wider angle than I initially imagined. This is so that the dancer's vision is less impaired, considering that there are still teeth to fit between the jaws. By widening the mouth, the mask is better balanced with extra support to the back of the head. Before deciding on a paint finish, I intend to create some more colour samples using these fabric swatches as reference. This should help to tie the entire costume together.