Operation: Gothtopus

Four tentacles down, four to go.

Notes so far:

*Next time, maybe get little foam tips for the ends, because stuffing them with polyfill is both a nuisance and conducive to lumps.

*Next time, six inches longer. They won't drag on the ground once the wire is shaped.

Next year I may upgrade from gothtopus to proper squid. I'll make two longer arm tentacles, and get a hood and beak. That would be rather awesome.

I could put sequins on the undersides to simulate suckers, or maybe spray the underside with glitter for a different look/texture. Any suggestions?

Operation: Gothtopus, day 1

Today my mother and I sewed and stuffed the tentacles. Tomorrow we'll make a belty-thing to attach them to, and insert the shaping wire.

I have a wig, but pictures will have to wait till I find a wig stand.



Now I will eat a cupcake, as a reward for my great virtupitude.