I set off to gather my supplies: Two black tank top dresses from Goodwill One black king size flat sheet, also from Goodwill One woven leather belt, from Goodwill One roll of 1/2 inch carpenters fabric (a stiff square mesh wire) One roll of 1 inch chicken wire A roll of 16 gauge floral wire All the Oasis cold glue that Floral Supply Syndicate had (almost a gallon, in total) Approximately $1,800 worth of locally grown sunflowers, rudbeckia, amaranthus, grasses, and turkey feathers, generously donated by the Growers Market
I use my free hand to apply downward pressure on the organs while lifting upward on the hide
The purple flower at the waist and purple trim at the neck add the perfect touch
Substitutes: Use sour cream or plain regular yogurt for a looser consistency
- Lustrous emerald green or royal blue satin
It's about: 'do you love how you feel in this dress?' And that's how I know I've done my job." The designer's phone dings, and he realises he has to go