In its completed glory it's a sight to behold, however, many of its finer details representing hours and hours of work end up missed in brief glances. So I'll outline it for you all! 
First off, the cowl. This is the piece everyone notices first, and gives the signature silhouette.
This started with a slush cast of the horns made from smooth ons simpact resin. Simpact resin is often regarded as useless because it bubbles badly and is very heavy. That said, it's sturdy stuff when cast and as the name suggests, it can take an impact.
After the horns are cast next comes a custom head cast to fit the wearer perfectly. This is rarely a fast or clean process but a required one all the same. Here's VampireNomad herself getting her head cast after me marking horn placement!
Sassy.
The cowls base was fibreglass reinforced and then leather wrapped to match the style in the 2014 maleficent film. 
Next was the neck corset, which is a very altered version of one of Ralph Pinks patters, I adore his patterns, they are wonderbar!
The corset is an altered version of VampireNomad's previous custom corset from me, this time with more of a nipped in waist, an extreme pointe neckline, no busk closure instead it features a heavy duty metal zipper closure under the arm and a straight bottom. In addition to these patterning changes, this corset like the neck corset, features a PVC fashion layer with belted detail throughout. The belts made for a new challenge and sewing considerations! All in all, the entire outfit required four fittings to get just right.
The outfit also includes belted gauntlets which attach/detach from the side of the neck corset. Also included is a belted A-line dress and tattered hemline cloak with train. As well as scissor fingers made from thermal plastic;
When assembled the staff measures up at 8 feet tall. The staff presented interesting design considerations as it needed to be both huge and small- huge to be imposing. Small to be transported in its owners smart car. With that in mind I made the staff leather bound in the midsection to hide a split where it can be disassembled. Mounted atop the staff is a sphere with a scissor perch for Diablo the raven whom was made from a taxidermists bird form, feathered with goose and rooster feathers.
All in all, this is a wickedly intense outfit that used a wide range of my skills both in the realm of prop construction, sewing and pattern adjustment. Challenges like this piece are what allow me to grow my skills and I'm thankful for amazing clients that give me the freedom to make pieces like this become reality!
You can see Maleficent scissor hands in person at my booth or panel at this years Edmonton comic and entertainment expo!
