
Character reference: Mizu From Blue Eye Samurai

Image from Show poster
Sketch patterns of various pieces

The base glasses used for making the sunglass frames

The pattern next to the foam cut outs of the glasses

The base wig
Hair cut from the bottom of the wig and glued together to make new hair weft pieces

The new hairline of glued wefts along the back/side of wig
The blade of the sword (EVA foam) after being dremel shaped and carved

The two halves of the sheath lined with wool (for ease of slipping blade in/out)

Close up of handle/grip of sword

Full sword and sheath before prim/paint
Detail of carved wood texture in sheath

Painted sword/sheath

Detail of painted sword/sheath

The shape of kasa hat before EVA foam faux wooden panels
shaping the kasa hat

The hat after EVA foam panels and carved texture

Priming the hat and sheath with black plasti dip

Finished shoot image

Finished shoot image

Full finished costume