Hey everyone, and especially the history buffs. I realize this may be a bit off topic, being historical and not fantasy, but it may be helpful in both areas. I...
My hair is almost that length, and I've had some success with: Hairpins -> use long pins, like fabric pins, but more like 2 1/2 - 3" long Braid ends -> braid...
Thank you, Sheryl! Interestingly enough, I've been planning on getting some Amish hairpins for a while now- I have far too much hair for regular long pins now,...
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... online that I could find good, sturdy metal, bone or horn pins without rubber or plastic nubs? Judy may have some sutter lists or know what to do with her...
Thanks, Cat...I don't think I'll have any 'stuffing' to do, since I have so much of my own hair, but a snood isn't a bad idea, if only for containment. I think...
... for containment. Remember, I'm using that term loosely. You'll need to check a tad a see what they used for different era if you're trying for accuracy....
For the first time in many years, maybe for the first time ever, VCON is having a real Masquerade. VCON is Vancouver's Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention,...
... is having a real Masquerade. VCON is Vancouver's Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention, October 6-8, 2006 at the Executive Airport Plaza in Richmond, BC,...
It's that time of year.... Simplicity and Jo-ann fabric stores are joining together in their annual contest. $1000 brand prize. Fine info on the link ...
Hey everyone, i need info from those who've used sculpey before. I'm making Princess Leia's slave costume for my friend and since i've never used meatal...
... making Princess Leia's slave costume for my friend and since i've never used meatal before, on a time and money budget, i opted for sculpey instead of the...
Thanks Cat. Where can i get resin, latex or foam? I've never used any of those and sounds like they might be difficult to work with. I need to get this done...
... Don't trash them.....they can be used to make the plaster mold to do the resin. You should be able to get both the plaster and the resin at Hobby Lobby. ...
... of those and sounds like they might be difficult to work with. I need to get this done asap so i can't wait around for stuff to be shipped. All we have is...
Have you tried Crayola Model Magic? It's available almost everywhere they sell craft stuff, when in doubt look in the kids arts and crafts section. My best...
... In my brief experience with Model Magic--it is lighter than any of the sculpey products, and has zero strength. If Super Sculpey isn't suitable for a...
On a list we're both on, I saw a link to a good drafting text on line; the question you were answering was about pants pattern drafting. Wah! I can't find the...
... sculpey products, and has zero strength. Yes... but it has a bit of flexibility. The Sculpey doesn't. The suclpey even if backed onto something, will...
Right about snoods...I know a bit about them through long hair groups and will research more if necessary. I think that I will tie my hair off with brown...
If I were making that, I'd use craft foam. You can get it almost anywhere you buy craft stuff. I've seen lots of great metallic- looking stuff made that way....
Thanks for the info guys. I know i have a 3-way dilemma, but considering i suddenly had 2 more costumes to do as of last weekend there's not much i can do...
... model magic just doesn't hold up. It won't take abuse.... but it's fast and easy to locate for a quick costume. Folks use it on headpieces a lot because...
Hannah - yeah, that's a style I use a lot too, now that I have some hairsticks. :) I love it! My coworkers say it looks like a wedding hairstyle! Cat - what...
... Ok, now that I'm back from DragonCon, here are a few sutlers (vendors) that sell stuff. I don't have time to look through for hairpins, but they sell...
Thanks! I've been eyeing Jocelyn's felted white & red coat. I think I might try it, but I have a ton of other projects to finish up first. Dianne ... to ... ...
On page 142 of "The Tudor Tailor" there is a detailed photo description of braiding ribbon into hair and wrapping the braids around your head. Jeanine ... ...
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