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Creativity => Customs => Topic started by: coinoperatedgirl on April 28, 2014, 05:32:52 PM

Title: Sakae - My Little Geisha
Post by: coinoperatedgirl on April 28, 2014, 05:32:52 PM
I've gotten it into my head that I want to do more ponies that have clothes, either sewn or sculpted, and since I found I can get scraps of fabric rather cheaply, I decided to do some geisha-themed ponies.  Sakae is the first one to be completed.

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She started off as a Fashion Size Pinkie Pie and was airbrushed a pretty blue shade.  I sponged white around her face, then used pastels to apply very subtle red eye shadow (in addition to the painted eyelids she has) and blush.  She also has tiny red lips.

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Her kimono is hand-sewn from a pattern that I made up, and her obi is a royal blue satin ribbon.  Neither piece is removable.  I had initially considered using a fabric stiffener to give the kimono a sculpted" look, but have no treated this one at this time.  Aside from two spots of hot glue (one holding the collar closed, the other holding her obi's bow in place), this is entirely sewn by hand while watching  four hours of a "My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding" marathon.

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Her hair is a blend of DH's Black Magic and Brilliant Black, so while it's shiny, it's not overly so.  There's about 1.5 hanks of hair in her mane and tail.  Sakae has a modified forelock hairline, which has been twisted up and pinned with pearl pins, and accented with hand-sculpted roses.

She's for sale; I'm asking $65, which includes shipping in the US (outside the US, I can give you a quote with shipping if you're interested!)
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Post by: Roogna on April 28, 2014, 05:39:51 PM
cool! I look forward to seeing more
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Post by: kaoskat on April 28, 2014, 05:41:50 PM
Very pretty! Love her outfit!
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Post by: coinoperatedgirl on April 28, 2014, 05:45:02 PM
cool! I look forward to seeing more

I can tell you that the next one will be a g1 using my favorite pose as a base, and will be pink :)
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Post by: okamigirl64 on April 28, 2014, 05:52:21 PM
She's Beautiful! Love the hair!
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Post by: Mana_Mihara on April 28, 2014, 06:00:36 PM
So pretty! Love how you painted her face. Wonderful. :)
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Post by: MikeysGrrrl on April 28, 2014, 07:23:56 PM
Very pretty, love how she turned out :)
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Post by: achab1984 on April 28, 2014, 07:51:55 PM
That is very good :)
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Post by: Colorscapesart on April 29, 2014, 04:49:59 AM
Very elegant and beautiful!
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Post by: NoDivision on April 29, 2014, 07:01:09 AM
how pretty! I really like the fabric choice, it looks great with the blue
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Post by: coinoperatedgirl on April 29, 2014, 07:33:38 AM
Thanks everyone, i'm pleased with how she turned out :)
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Post by: Galactica on April 29, 2014, 09:16:59 AM
She's really pretty!  Her outfit looks fantastic and I love the rose in her hair-  great job on her eyes too, they look beautiful...
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Post by: Griffin on April 29, 2014, 01:39:53 PM
Very beautiful, her eyes are stunning and I love the contrast between her blue body and the red kimono. I can't wait to see the G1 one! :happy:
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Post by: StrawberryMeadow on April 29, 2014, 01:41:57 PM
I was following your progress. I love that Royal blue with the red. And then on a pale blue pony, so pretty. Her make-up is <3 Her eyeshadow~blush is really gorgeous.

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Post by: coinoperatedgirl on April 29, 2014, 06:10:04 PM
I was following your progress. I love that Royal blue with the red. And then on a pale blue pony, so pretty. Her make-up is <3 Her eyeshadow~blush is really gorgeous.

Stalking my Instagram, eh?  ;)
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Post by: ponycake on April 29, 2014, 06:38:17 PM
She's gorgeous!
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