I Handmake Costumes From The Lightweight Wearable Porcelain And Stained Glass I Created, Here Are My Best Costume Designs (New Pics)
I am a professional makeup artist and a self-taught stylist. Whenever I am trying to come up with new creatures, costumes, or sagas for a costume/makeup look, it quite often happens that some of the more beautiful materials I would love to work with are simply not usable because of their sheer weight.
I have always desired a lightweight, pliable version of porcelain and stained glass, to bring my creations to the next level, so I took it upon myself to create Porcelain 2.0—my own lightweight wearable porcelain and stained glass.
As I am sometimes inspired by some of the world’s most impossible materials for costumes, I have to spend a lot of time researching and developing ways to recreate these materials. Whenever I have a certain design inside my head, I really don’t like to make concessions, as I am not only trying to create a character but rather a whole story, and it’s all in the details.
Being locked up at home during the beginning phases of COVID-19 gave me a lot of time to experiment with a multitude of techniques and materials, sometimes successful, but quite often, not so successful. But it eventually led to the creation of faux porcelain and faux stained glass. The whole process for a single piece of costume still takes 3 weeks.
I already had an amazing year by achieving the first place during the COVID-19 edition of the World Bodypainting Festival, and with this new technique, I can only hope to see the likes of Rihanna or Lady Gaga wearing one of my costumes when the whole world will become a bit safer again!
Check out more of my dark characters here!
I stared making costume designs out of my own lightweight wearable porcelain and stained glass. Here’s One Last Dance, for a Sacred Heart
Photographer: Au contraire photography
Model: Acid doll
It was a quiet, but surprisingly warm autumn day,
when the sun shone through the tinted glass and
created a spectacle only to be compare to a group of people dancing without a worry in the world.
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It created an un unexpected warmth in the otherwise
so cold Mausoleum and no tears would be shed today.
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As the sun would paint the graves with colours, so it would paint their keeper.
Bit by bit, pieces of tinted glass would manifest out of thin air,
and gold thorns would grow around them,
connecting to each other, becoming one, becoming her
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She was to dance on their graves one last time, before the cold winter nights would fill the atmosphere.
with an air so cold it would take your breath.
She would dance not out of spite, but out of love.
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One last dance for the remaining souls not ready to cross over,
One last dance to fill them with warmth of the sun,
One last dance to keep them going
One last dance as they become one.
Stained glass couture
Stained glass headdress
Stained glass corset
This was a bit of Eureka moment when I found out how to make the stained glass round shaped for the cups.
Wraith of the flying Dutchman
Photographer: Sanne van Bergenhenegouwen
Model: Lara Aimée
Completely handmade and hand-painted design. Finished with real porcelain beads.
Beatrice—a classic fairytale story
Model: Zoe Spakman
As Beatrice had been working in the castle since long before the incident, she knew the place like the back of her hand: 12 teapots, 78 bottles of red wine, and 130 teacups, she could go on and on.
But there was one little teacup which was special, her favorite. A teeny weeny chipped teacup, of which you could barely see it had been damaged. Therefore she didn’t think of it as damaged. It had lived and survived, proven to be strong, and was a small keepsake to stay strong during these dark and cold long nights.
While sitting at the kitchen table, contemplating about what to serve for breakfast she suddenly heard a loud shout: “BEATRICEEE!!! WHO IS THIS MAN KNOCKING AT MY DOOR, DISTURBING MY SOLITUDE?”
Baroque porcelain corset
Inspired by some of the 17th/ 18th century most beautiful ornamental paintings.
Baroque inspired gauntlets
Baroque porcelain corset
This was my first faux porcelain corset I made during COVID-19 isolation.
Delft blue corset
Since I’m a Dutchie, I had to make a delft blue inspired corset!
Here some of the best designs I’ve made previously
Photographer: Sanne van Bergenhenegouwen
Photographer: Sanne van Bergenhenegouwen
Photographer: Sanne van Bergenhenegouwen
Model: Elena Lovebite
Photographer: Sanne van Bergenhenegouwen
Model: Kari Autumn
Photographer: Sanne van Bergenhenegouwen
Model: Nympha Ophis
Photographer: Sanne van Bergenhenegouwen
Model: Kari Autumn
Photographer: Sanne van Bergenhenegouwen
Model: Sensemielja Sumter
Photographer: Sanne van Bergenhenegouwen
Model: Xueli
Model: Nereida Deadlysin
Photography: Josefien Hoekstra
Model: Lara Aimée
Model: Poeka
Photographer: Sanne van Bergenhenegouwen
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Share on FacebookSOMEONE GET THIS PERSON ON TELEVISION, STAT!!! ❤️❤️❤️ Like Rupaul's drag race, or skin wars, or literally anything! I mean THIS! THIS is talent! I need to learn how to make these things for my drag shows.
You really need to look into WOW (world of wearable art) which is a massive global competition/stage show held here in NZ! Your work would fit right in
omg yes I've been lookin at this competition!!
Load More Replies...All I could think of was the reality show Face Off on the SCI-FI channel. You'd do well.
OMG, the makeup, the colours, the creativity, the beauty, the hardwork.... THIS IS AMAZING!
Your work is absolutely incredible. I really love the blue and white work. It is stunning!
sweet thank you so much <3 the delft blue is also one of my personal favorites :)
Load More Replies...Wow its so cool As if they come right out of a fantasy movie...,
I am absolutely stunned by the beauty and intricacy of the designs. Admittedly some are not to my taste, but there is no denying the massive amount of skill and talent need to produce these amazing creations!
In awe of the detail and fine intricacies of your work. Truly an artist in multiple mediums, wonderful work!
The next celebrity that wears these is the one I'm going to see in concert!!
STUNNING, GORGEOUS, UNBELIEVABLE....and many more compliments for you!
My goodness!!!!! You are tremendously talented!!!!! I have favorites.....WOW!!!!!
Good Gawd, you are talented, woman! Stunning models and pictures, stunning costumes, stunning ambiance or backgrounds in the pics, and incredible concepts on your costume style! I friggin loved all of these, wanna see MORE!
These are very well done. Very detailed. I like how intense and dark a lot of these are. The shapes make me think the word "gothic" (does it apply?) and "organic" (some of the shapes reminded me of H.R. Giger's work).
thank you!! yes giger is a huge inspiration for me! :)
Load More Replies...Seriously!!! How have you not gotten gigs in movies, tv, etc. Also, I could see you helping design for animated things as well (anime, adult toons, etc)
Congratulations, Candy! These are the most beautiful pieces of art I have seen in a while. I love the mix between History and a brave creativity that you put into each piece. Lady Gaga should wear one of these in her next video. Really, really, really loved it!
Completely incredible, timeless, belongs in a gallery and I'm sure will eventually be found in a museum. Truly. Thank you!
Hey, Candy, this is amazing work. Not just the beautiful porcelain, which creating like this cannot be easy, but the body art work as well. Just amazing!
I love the way that you weave-in the words to create a whole story. This is just fantastic!
aah thank you! my boyfriend makes the stories around my characters. he's so good at it!
Load More Replies...Beautifully terrifying creations! I really like the power conveyed through the costumes and face art...
😍ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Those are not just costumes, those are pieces of ART! You should be designing costumes for movies and getting paid the millions you deserve for your talent! Or at least get on that show, (I think it's called 'Face Off') where costume makers compete, as these are as good if not way better than any of the winning costumes I have seen on that show!
aaaawh this is such a sweet comment, thank you!!
Load More Replies...i love the Egyptian like one with the cat! Bastet based? either way well done
Loved it all, but my favorite one that I could see myself wear was the carousel skirt
thank you so much!! most of the costumes I make from thermoplastics :) and I use a lot of apoxy sculpt for making it more 3d
Load More Replies...I am a drag queen. I have been looking for something like this, but the link to your shop doesn’t work
This is amazing I don't know which one is my favorite! Your Craftsmen ship makeskills are amazing. Like srsly u should be a billionare
Oh my god! These are so beautiful, you look like something out of a movie or fantasy story!
Woah! Some of these look like Effie Trinket from the Hunger Games movies.
Would be even cooler if the pictures weren’t edited that heavily. But amazing nonetheless.
the pictures aren't edited :). maybe a bit of lightness / darkness change. but it's all makeup and airbrush :)
Load More Replies...Hey hey leave candy alone! They're super talented and don't need your trolling
Load More Replies...SOMEONE GET THIS PERSON ON TELEVISION, STAT!!! ❤️❤️❤️ Like Rupaul's drag race, or skin wars, or literally anything! I mean THIS! THIS is talent! I need to learn how to make these things for my drag shows.
You really need to look into WOW (world of wearable art) which is a massive global competition/stage show held here in NZ! Your work would fit right in
omg yes I've been lookin at this competition!!
Load More Replies...All I could think of was the reality show Face Off on the SCI-FI channel. You'd do well.
OMG, the makeup, the colours, the creativity, the beauty, the hardwork.... THIS IS AMAZING!
Your work is absolutely incredible. I really love the blue and white work. It is stunning!
sweet thank you so much <3 the delft blue is also one of my personal favorites :)
Load More Replies...Wow its so cool As if they come right out of a fantasy movie...,
I am absolutely stunned by the beauty and intricacy of the designs. Admittedly some are not to my taste, but there is no denying the massive amount of skill and talent need to produce these amazing creations!
In awe of the detail and fine intricacies of your work. Truly an artist in multiple mediums, wonderful work!
The next celebrity that wears these is the one I'm going to see in concert!!
STUNNING, GORGEOUS, UNBELIEVABLE....and many more compliments for you!
My goodness!!!!! You are tremendously talented!!!!! I have favorites.....WOW!!!!!
Good Gawd, you are talented, woman! Stunning models and pictures, stunning costumes, stunning ambiance or backgrounds in the pics, and incredible concepts on your costume style! I friggin loved all of these, wanna see MORE!
These are very well done. Very detailed. I like how intense and dark a lot of these are. The shapes make me think the word "gothic" (does it apply?) and "organic" (some of the shapes reminded me of H.R. Giger's work).
thank you!! yes giger is a huge inspiration for me! :)
Load More Replies...Seriously!!! How have you not gotten gigs in movies, tv, etc. Also, I could see you helping design for animated things as well (anime, adult toons, etc)
Congratulations, Candy! These are the most beautiful pieces of art I have seen in a while. I love the mix between History and a brave creativity that you put into each piece. Lady Gaga should wear one of these in her next video. Really, really, really loved it!
Completely incredible, timeless, belongs in a gallery and I'm sure will eventually be found in a museum. Truly. Thank you!
Hey, Candy, this is amazing work. Not just the beautiful porcelain, which creating like this cannot be easy, but the body art work as well. Just amazing!
I love the way that you weave-in the words to create a whole story. This is just fantastic!
aah thank you! my boyfriend makes the stories around my characters. he's so good at it!
Load More Replies...Beautifully terrifying creations! I really like the power conveyed through the costumes and face art...
😍ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Those are not just costumes, those are pieces of ART! You should be designing costumes for movies and getting paid the millions you deserve for your talent! Or at least get on that show, (I think it's called 'Face Off') where costume makers compete, as these are as good if not way better than any of the winning costumes I have seen on that show!
aaaawh this is such a sweet comment, thank you!!
Load More Replies...i love the Egyptian like one with the cat! Bastet based? either way well done
Loved it all, but my favorite one that I could see myself wear was the carousel skirt
thank you so much!! most of the costumes I make from thermoplastics :) and I use a lot of apoxy sculpt for making it more 3d
Load More Replies...I am a drag queen. I have been looking for something like this, but the link to your shop doesn’t work
This is amazing I don't know which one is my favorite! Your Craftsmen ship makeskills are amazing. Like srsly u should be a billionare
Oh my god! These are so beautiful, you look like something out of a movie or fantasy story!
Woah! Some of these look like Effie Trinket from the Hunger Games movies.
Would be even cooler if the pictures weren’t edited that heavily. But amazing nonetheless.
the pictures aren't edited :). maybe a bit of lightness / darkness change. but it's all makeup and airbrush :)
Load More Replies...Hey hey leave candy alone! They're super talented and don't need your trolling
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