September 6, 2010

Super Heroes and Super Villains: Barbarella Leather Cuff

Recently, I had an interesting request for a custom designed cuff from the 1960's sci-fi film Barbarella starring Jane Fonda. It was the finishing touch to a client's costume while attending Dragon Con in Atlanta.

I watched the movie for the first time to get a better idea of the cuff. It reminded me of a female Austin Powers movie, high on the cheese and camp factor!

I made the cuff from silver leather to mimic the metal material, rhinestones for the bolts and a small plastic ball to represent the sensor. The ball lights up when touched and flashes bright red. (Both the wire and ball section are entirely removable. How cool is that?)


5 comments:

  1. You did an amazing job! It's so lovely! I never would have figured out how to make the ball light up.

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  2. WOW! that is awesome! Love your shop too!

    I'm your new follower from etsy forum!
    http://bunnyconedesign.blogspot.com/

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  3. Such a cool piece! Client must have been thrilled. So unique!

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  4. how did you make this? I want to be Barbarella for NYCC

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