12/28/2021 - We've (almost) made it to the end of The Clawdite Chronicles! I'll be doing one final update with "reveal" photos of my Zam Wesell costume, but today I will be covering all of the details for how I created the holster, helmet, and finishing touches. Making the HolsterAfter making the leather skirt for this costume, I still had enough leftover leather hide to create the holster, helmet brim, and abdomen detail. I wanted to dye these pieces all at once so the color would be consistent throughout. To make the holster, I used reference photos of the holster made by Cal at Far Away Creations. The photos of the holster he made for his wife really helped me understand the overall shape of the holster and how to cut the leather. I made a pattern out of paper and affixed it to the cummerbund to make sure it was the right scale. I also made sure to test fit the paper around my blaster to be extra sure that it would all fit together. After that, I used the paper template to cut my leather Collapse

8/18/2021 - It's been a few months since I last sat down to compile all of my Zam Wesell cosplay updates, so I have a lot to share today. Since my previous update in April, I've made the cummerbund and hanging beads. I've also received my armor pieces, blaster pieces, and started working on the armor elements.Making the CummerbundThis piece alone was the most difficult piece of the costume I've had to make thus far. The cummerbund is a belt-like ribbed leather piece that covers the bottom of her vest and top of the skirt. It features four channels that are filled to have some dimension, with stitches in between each channel. It's laced up with speed hooks on the back and at the front right hip, which requires the cummerbund to be made in two pieces. My first attempt at this cummerbund wasn't a terrible try, but I had a very difficult time filling the channels and figuring out how to enclose each end of the cummerbund similar to the way the movie costume appears. After many weeks of fighting Collapse

5/25/2021 - A brand new edition of Celestial Sisters is here! This season we are highlighting two of the most amazing Star Wars characters, Sabine Wren and Hera Syndulla from Star Wars Rebels. Tori from Creature Cartel designed two accessories while Alyssa from Whimsy Design & Illustration and I teamed up to make two different designs for T-shirts, coffee mugs, and decals.Accessories.Tori created two beautiful accessories for this collection. Here's what she had to say about the design inspiration..."I was beyond inspired by the vibrant color palettes each character has and really wanted to bring those through in their pieces! For Sabine, something sturdier like a leather bracelet just felt right and I wanted to make a point of capturing her artistic spirit through the paint splatters and smudges. For Hera something feminine but not too frilly made sense, so when I found the suede tassels in a muted green I knew that was it! In brainstorming with my fellow Celestial Sisters, we landed Collapse

3/12/2021 - Celestial Sisters is back with a new collaboration with Creature Cartel and Whimsy Designs! I have been so eager for the launch of this edition and I'm so happy the big day is finally here. After the success of our first Celestial Sisters drop, Tori and I immediately started brainstorming on which characters we wanted to feature next. As huge fans of the Star Wars anthology films, we decided on Jyn Erso from Rogue One and Enfys Nest from Solo. Tori designed two amazing accessories while Alyssa and I teamed up to make two different designs for T-shirts, coffee mugs, and decals.Accessories.Tori designed two stunning pieces that complement the shirts that Alyssa and I created. The Cloud Rider- Enfys Nest Inspired Hair Clip resembles the fanned beskar armor plates that adorn her gauntlets. The Stardust- Jyn Erso Inspired Death Star Plans Necklace resemble just that, the iconic plans that helped save the galaxy and destroy the menacing space station that Jyn's father helped Collapse

2/14/2021 - Today's episode is an interview with sound designer and editor, Kristina Morss. Kristina has 10 years of experience working in editing, sound design, photography, and visual effects. She most recently worked on The Adventures of the Zolan Dart, an audio drama produced by The Dorky Diva Show. We chat about her experience in the post-production industry, how she decided on a major in college, and her work on the audio drama.Kristina’s portfolio Kristina’s Twitter Kristina’s Instagram The Closing Credits Podcast  Product Highlights:Headspace Meditation App  Barefoot Dreams Blankets  Collapse

1/22/2021 - I can't believe this day is finally here! After a year and a half of development, I'm over the moon with excitement to announce that The Adventures of the Zolan Dart is finally streaming on podcasting platforms. *shrieks*In case you're new here and have no clue what I'm talking about, I'll catch you up to speed. In June of 2019, my friend Brian and I decided that we wanted to make a feature-length audio drama inspired by the Star Wars galaxy. Brian wrote the script and fine-tuned it with writer Victor Espinosa to tell the story of our main trio of characters. We were joined by sound designer Kristina Morss and an amazing cast of voice actors to bring the story of the Zolan Dart's crew to life. You can stream the audio drama by subscribing to The Dorky Diva Show on your favorite podcasting app! Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyListen on StitcherListen on YouTubeFor more information about the audio drama, please visit www.thedorkydivashowpresents.com. Collapse

12/15/2020 - Twenty twenty. What a fussy little thing you've been. This year has felt like an entire decade smashed into 366 horrific days (you already forgot it was a leap year, right?). Despite the rough days and the monotony of not leaving the house, I managed to stay positive for the majority of this year and wanted to remember the good things that happened over the last 12 months. We'll all remember the bad of 2020, so I'm going to commemorate the good. Let's do this! These are my favorite things that happened in 2020...New MusicListening to good music has been a constant source of joy for me this year. On March 15th right at the beginning of my time in quarantine, Donald Glover released a surprise album on his website that was only live for 24 hours. It eventually made its way to a widespread release, but it was so exhilarating listening to this new album for the very first time. I remember the day it came out, I was working on a sewing project (this top actually) and it was so fun jamming Collapse

11/12/2020 -    Today we're sharing our thoughts on Chapter 10 of The Mandalorian titled "The Passenger". Buckle up for a fun, spoiler-filled discussion! Follow Paul Sun-Hyung Lee on InstagramSavanna's Twitter | Savanna's InstagramBrian's Twitter | Brian's Instagram  The Interesting Podcast Collapse