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NOTE- I did post this in the proper LOTR yahoo group, but am only posting it here because I think there are people here that could be as or even more helpful,...
Having seen Brokeback Mountain, I thought they might make this category. The characters age 20 years in the story, and the makeup job was flawless, especially...
Hello, all - Apologies for those of you getting this multiple times -- I'm looking for bright neon-colored animal print fabric - as in animal skins, not...
... If you don't find it on line, Blue Moon Fabrics 305 East 9th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 892-0401 This has the craziest stuff. He'll swatch....
Hi Sandy, Have you considered buying black and white print fabric and then dyeing it a bright shade (since only the the white area will be colored)? That...
Hi, ecila! Yes, I'm already doing that for the overcoat - several different b & w prints, to be dyed in at least 2 different colors..... ... Hi, Leah! That's...
Review coming... just a few mention of costumes there. A few costumes from the movie are on display at FIDM in downtown LA. The exhibit is free. For general...
*Ann's "Beauty" dress - her finale white dress. OMG, do I need to redo the write up. The dress is a very fine light weight creamy silk velvet. What?! No way!...
Mini-magic carries actual silk velvet (most partly silk velvets have silk backing & rayon pile) for around $30. No exactly pocket change, but considering what...
... backing & rayon pile) for around $30. No exactly pocket change, but considering what good silk velvet goes for, if you can find it (iirc $80 & up up &...
... variation (if any) in nap/pile and thickness of silk velvet. Would a "sueded" charmeuse work do you think? I've seen none expect on antique garments......
Though I'm wondering if I can hunt down some really, really cheap silk velvet and wash it to heck if the hand would soften enough. Hummmm, time to get out the...
... too. :] For this test, you may need a 1/2 to a yard to figure out if you're abusing it enough. I'm of two minds of subjecting it to much heat, which is ...
There is a cheaper source for both white (and very dye-friendly) and black silk velvet: http://www.dharmatrading.com. They have a silk velvet blend (18% silk,...
Hi, Cat! What about using silk crepe instead of silk velvet? Seems to me that material looks more like a crepe than a velvet. Just a suggestion. :-) Crystal G....
Ok... working on my FIDM notes of King Kong. I couldn't find something with quick googling... so for those of you who like a search and chase here's one. The...
... And when you're done playing, check out the special features for the costume design gallery, the making-of mini film and click on superbowl for the dance ...
Hello, all - I said..... ... Thanks to all for your suggestions - I've found several possibilities - now I just have to decide! Sandy "Those Who Fail To Learn...
First things first! This is posted with permission of the lovely list mum, Cat! Also, I am making this preliminary post on both LotR Costume and F-Costume...