Decoupage for jewelry question

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This is my first time posting after much lurking. : )  I am wanting to use ye olde Mod Poge to cover flat metal pieces as are used in stamping with paper prints. I haven't done decoupage in *years* and never in this sort of application. Any pitfalls I should watch out for? Many thanks in advance for your help!

Costume Help~

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Hello! I'm new here, but my mom was telling me about this place, and how much she loves the community~ She's always showing me projects from here!

Anyways~ I'm looking to make part of an outfit from a character in Bleach, Halibel, and I'm having a hard time figuring out how to make the collar of her top. Are there maybe any patterns that I could modify to achieve what I'm looking to do? Is there a way to keep it up around my face like that? I'm thinking pipe cleaners in the color to keep it up or something, but if you have suggestions, please tell me! Also, what kind of fabric would you recommend for me to make this out of? The convention that I'm going to be wearing this to is in May, so I assume it will be hot outside. Reference pictures are below. Thank you for any help!

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