As with the previous cloak I have finished this one with shoulder pads, barnacles and seaweed. The design showed for this cloak to sit mainly on the left shoulder and off the right. However when making this the weight of the fabric would put too much strain on the left shoulder so I have chosen to make it sit on both to even out the weight. So the artist will have enough space for movement I have also pulled back some of the bulk, but this time making it so the material sits over the two arms to show more of the figure. To connect the two sides I have also included a plaited rope so the design appears as though the cloak has just been picked up and quickly wrapped around the neck.
Above is an image showing a close up of barnacles and seaweed that cover both capes. The barnacles are placed in clusters with some being underneath sections of netting and the seaweed to appear as if it has caught onto parts of the costume. Once the whole garment has been broken down and colours dulled down I think all these added elements will look really effective and help show the characters as hunters of the sea.
Finally the image above shows where I have sewn on elastic hoops to the inside of the capes. This is so when worn they will sit comfortably in place and can follow the arm movements of the artists when performing. This is something I have included for both costumes as I feel it will be easier to wear but also make them sit correctly against the base costumes underneath. To stay in place poppers will also be sewn to the shoulders of the cloak and base costume. As these are waiting to be brought they are something that will need to be attached at a later date.
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