Commissioned Steampunk Xena Warrior Princess costume parts, for a private client.
I created the Chaka-Cog (chakram disk weapon), armbands, bracers, and knee armor; modded the wrist crossbow, and repainted the goggles.
Designs were provided by the client, and adapted by myself in the creation process.
Designs were provided by the client, and adapted by myself in the creation process.
Materials used: leather, findings, EVA foam, paints and sealer, wood (Chaka-Cog)
The costume won first place at the 2016 Steampunk World's Fair
For more galleries, see the owner's page at: https://www.facebook.com/SteampunkXena
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Steampunk Xena collage wallpaper by Norma Gould
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Close-up of Chaka-Cog and bracer
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The commissioned components compiled
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Close-up details. The leather components alternated black and brown, to emulate Xena's costume motif
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Close-up of the attached bracer findings, including modified jewelry components
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The wrist crossbow base was an "Assassin's Creed" wearable prop/toy. I removed the wrist cuff and attached it to a scratch-made bracer, repainted it, modified it to open but not fire, and added gears, a brass sight, and "Rage-O-Meter" with custom made dial face
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Close-up of details on the wrist-crossbow
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Process - cutting one side of the Chaka-Cog
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Process - layout of one side and center, and alternating gear decor of the Chaka-Cog
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The Chaka-Cog on display in the owner's home, with blue ribbon from the 2016 Steampunk World's Fair