Headdress Build
Designed and built a Mouse King headpiece for a stage production of The Nutcracker. The piece combines a lightweight sculpted base with hand-painted surface work and a jeweled crown - engineered for clear stage readability, performer comfort, and secure movement through choreography and quick changes.
Building a lightweight structural base, sculpting the form & hand painting.
Finished Headdress
Crown detailing (trims + rhinestones).
Stage Consideration
Built for performance use: lightweight construction to reduce fatigue, a stable fit to prevent shifting during movement, and high-contrast painted details for readability from distance. Materials and finish were selected for durability under repeated wear and stage conditions.
Role:
Costume Designer + Maker (Headpiece Build + Surface Painting)
Scope:
Structural build, sculpting, hand painting, crown embellishment, fittings/support assets
Materials:
Lightweight structural components, stretch velvet fabric, wire, rhinestones, fabric paint, hand-stitching, adhesives, elastic/securement