ChilmarkGryphon
Photo by AnimeJutsu. My original idea for the flames (heatformed plexiglass) didn't work out due to time constraints. I'm going to find some orange/yellow taffeta to do the flames in if I wear this again, and also going to figure out a better way to keep it centered on my back.
Prop is pink foam surfaced in strip paper mache wood glue gesso. I find that the gesso works best for smoothing if you stipple it on with a sponge, it's easier to sand the pebbled texture out than to sand out brushstrokes.