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ICY BEAUTY
A crystalline corset and gown for the Snow Queen
PURPOSE:
Commission for a photoshoot at Waterloo Park
MATERIALS USED:
Corset hardware, satin, chiffon, clear vinyl, craft glue, cellophane glitter
 The finished costume features an "ice crystal" corset, beaded sleeves, a fully styled wig, icy shoes, and a long trained cape and skirt, Modelled by Taryn F. |  The corset was made with shiny dance fabric, fully boned and backed with twill for support. On the surface, layers of clear vinyl squares were glued down to create an icy mosaic effect, dusted with iridescent cellphone glitter. |  The Snow Queen's heeled shoes were repainted blue and silver, and decorated with a transparent vinyl snowflake detail. |
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 The corset laces up in the back, and has an attached chiffon cape. The cape is decorated with several spray-painted snowflakes. |  The seven-gored skirt is teal satin, overlaid with ice blue chiffon for extra sheen. |  Wig styled by Martina C. |
 A detail of the corset showing the finished "ice mosaic" effect. |  |  |
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