Showing posts with label ETSY. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ETSY. Show all posts

Saturday, June 11, 2016

Productivity and staying motivated for winter...

I finally got myself settled into our garage......it's a little on the cold side, but actually more space in the long run, plus my teenage daughter and preschooler no longer have to share a room, and my 16 year old son is really appreciating his own space (giving everybody a bit of what they want really is the answer).

As we are heading into winter here in Christchurch, keeping healthy and motivated can be a bit of a struggle. This year I am determined to stay on task, and keep myself busy, creative and above all positive about what I'm doing. Small and big goals are being made, with some 'give' for all the waywardness of general life.

Currently I have a couple of orders to finish up, and then it's onto my planned project......
A new collection!! I hope to start as soon as possible, the intent is to keep my passion/interest in corsetry alive, in the spirit of this I hope to not only try things I've never done before, but also to expand on what I already know. Exciting!!!

But back to the present, I have been busy making stock for a local shop and also my ETSY Store https://www.etsy.com/shop/Forgefashion, as obviously my sales will help fund some of what I do (not that hoarding stuff for years will go astray either, I'm bound to work with what I have to start with). I also have that 'Trinitynavar' thing going on where I do my own photography with friends and local models. I've become quiet passionate about this sideline and actually shoot outside of Forge now, anyway I'll leave you with something from one of my recent playdates.


Model:- Cindy K - Model
Wardrobe:- FORGE
MUA & Photography:- Trinitynavar

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Steampunk Corset

I keep meaning to make this blog my first stop for updates, but somehow the convenience of facebook keeps leading me astray :S So I'm a bit behind with my posting yet again! Hence the sudden multiple postiness (lots more to come).

Lady Dread wearing the 'Steampunk Montage Corset'

(new edit)

Finally offering this in custom made sizes with an alternative fabric option (since I can't get more of the ever popular 'map' fabric), I've found this lovely Hot Air Balloon print instead - it's nice to have a choice after all!


'Steampunk Corset'
Now available in custom made sizes with alternative fabric option:-


Bolero Collar

Here's a couple more collar shots from my shoot with Lady Dread.....

Bolero Collar




This is now available for sale via ETSY:-




Friday, April 13, 2012

Night Fury Collar

Here's my most recent dragon scale creation on my model Rachel:-

Night Fury Collar


 


And Rachel wearing a set of my Dragon Scale Earrings:-


Please check my ETSY for more scale items:-


I am totally in creative lust with these wee scales (as fiddly as they can be)......with a little more experimentation and practice I'm sure I can find plenty more uses for them. More to look forward to!!

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Something a little black & white....

Here's another set of photos from the recent shoot I did, this time with Kelly (another lovely long time friend and muse)....



This 4 pc set which includes mini hat, collar, pasties & corset is available via my ETSY store:-

P.S Seriously, how gorgeous is Kelly??

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Leather Valkyrie Collar

Another lovely set with Rachel.....

Leather Valkyrie Collar





 I really enjoyed making this collar, I was rewatching Game of Thrones during it's creation which I can honestly say makes for great inspiration (the same applies for my 'Night Fury' Collar).

Lace and Swarovski Crystal Necklace

I've got a wee bit of catching up to do - so it's time to get posting with more regularity so I can keep this blog up to date with where I'm at and what I'm doing next (I want to posts pics of pretty fabrics and design ideas I've been playing with but I better do things in order) :)
So I had a real blat on accessories recently, which I  have been taking photos of  on a couple of models and slowly sorting/editing (as you may have seen as in the previous posts). Boy do I have a load of editing to do - but since I love it anyway I'm not going to complain.......anyway lets get to some of those finished images.

Lace and Swarovski Crystal Necklace





This is really pretty in person, my camera hasn't picked up the sparkle very well unfortunately....but you get the idea. I have another lovely Swarovski Crystal piece with lace trim and fringe which is more 1920's looking (still on my editing list, but at least it's been photographed on a model....I'm making progress).

Saturday, September 3, 2011

PVC Lace Corset & Collar Set

Here's some more recently completed work:-




CORSET STATS
-3 Layer Construction(strength layer included)
-Combination of 16 Flat & Spiral Steel Bones
-Contrast Lace Overlay
-Heavy Duty Hook & Eyes
-Satin Binding
-2 Piece Metal Eyelets in Silver
-Appropriate Length Black Lacing



Both the Corset & Collar are available in my ETSY Store:-


Wednesday, June 1, 2011

The demi revamp!

The demi bust revamp went really well, and I'm really glad I decided to do it. Fortunately for me I had a very good friend and muse come to stay over the weekend so I actually got to try it on somebody (after complaining about the absence of handy dollies in the previous post), lol the irony!

Curvy Longline Underbust 



This sample is now up for sale in my ETSY shop:-

Friday, February 4, 2011

Going Wild

Featured Treasury by ZionShore


Forge Fashion Featured Items:-


*Forge Fashion was also featured in this article by MyntKat on DeviantART:-