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#47183 From: Christine <christine@...>
Date: Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:42 pm
Subject: Re: Care and feeding of an 1880's mans wool suit
c_demerchant
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I keep woollen stuff in double thickness of cloth bags. Then inside a chest.
I was reading about keeping grain for long periods of time. The problem
with this is that the eggs of the moth are already on the grain when it
is stored. The solution is to immerse the grain in carbon dioxide. This
is done by putting the grain in a closed container with dry ice. The dry
ice vaporizes and becomes carbon dioxide which kills any moths. I wonder
if a wool piece could be placed in a garbage can with dry ice to kill
any existing moth. The wool could then be stored in a tightly woven
double cotton sack.
Christine

On 20/09/2012 10:41 AM, Jeanine Swick wrote:
>
> Some links for making your own. There are many if you search on Google.
>
> > http://www.sunlandherbs.com/recipes/herbal-moth-repellent/
> > http://www.diylife.com/2008/04/15/make-moth-repellent-sachets/
> > http://frugalliving.about.com/od/doityourself/tp/Get_Rid_of_Moths.htm
>
> Jeanine
>
> On 09/20/2012 10:24 AM, Trudy Leonard wrote:
> > We usually put the cedar chips in muslin bags and lay them on top of
> the paper after it's folded over the garment. The smell of the moth
> balls is so strong that you would have a hard time getting it out in
> order to wear the suit.
> >
> > I recently purchased a cotton blouse from Goodwill to convert into a
> Steampunk piece, and it had been stored in proximity to mothballs
> (why, I don't know). The odor is so strong that the other items in the
> laundry basket have also taken on the smell. I'm hoping it will come
> out okay when I wash them.
> >
> > I know that clothing in the middle ages was stored with herbs to
> ward off moths. You might check on that. Of course, they were just
> strewn between the layers of garments, but you could put them in bags
> also.
> >
> > Trudy
> >
>
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>
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#47184 From: Kevin Roche <kevin@...>
Date: Sun Sep 23, 2012 9:03 pm
Subject: Re: Removal of mothball odor/ was Care and feeding of an 1880's mans wool suit
sjleather
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Even better if you can find any if the original febreze (before they
started scenting it)

Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 23, 2012, at 6:03 AM, Nora <von_drago@...> wrote:

> It may sound crazy but if the object can stand being damp try Febreze (and if
you can stand the smell of Febreze

#47185 From: Pierre & Sandy Pettinger <costumrs@...>
Date: Mon Sep 24, 2012 4:15 am
Subject: OT Gordmans
lichaiya
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Most of you know I work for Gordmans. I have a discount card for 15%
off your entire purchase good until Oct. 10. I can e-mail this to
anyone if you would like one. Let me know off-list.

Note: You may make copies of this coupon for other friends and family
and forward it if you like.  You may also post it on
Facebook.  However, it may not be posted on any couponing or auction
website (Ebay, for example). Thanks for your cooperation.

Happy Shopping!

Pierre

International Costumers' Guild Archivist

http://www.costume.org/gallery2/main.php

"Those Who Fail to Learn History
Are Doomed to Repeat It;
Those Who Fail To Learn History Correctly -
Why They Are Simply Doomed."

Achemdro'hm
"The Illusion of Historical Fact"
-- C. Y. 4971

Andromeda

#47186 From: "francesgrimble" <fran@...>
Date: Tue Sep 25, 2012 8:45 pm
Subject: Electronic swatchbook of historic fabrics
francesgrimble
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Electronic swatchbook of historic fabrics:
http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/electronicswatchbook/

Fran
Lavolta Press
Books of historic clothing patterns
www.lavoltapress.com
www.facebook.com/LavoltaPress

#47187 From: Susan Toker <susantoker@...>
Date: Tue Sep 25, 2012 11:33 pm
Subject: Fwd: New PA con 2012 and the ICG Convention list
lynsepotter
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http://www.costume.org/conventions.html

The ICG-TW gets periodic additions to our ever expanding convention list,
and Roc Con (below) looks like fun for those near Harrisburg PA.  The
convention list has grown even more inclusive and international.  We heard
about a new convention in Australia just a few weeks ago!

SO basically if we are missing a convention or costume gather that you
think should be on the list, let the webguy@... team know.  I
suspect there will be some "Hobbit" events this year that would be worth
adding.

The economy is also causing a more volatile convention world where dates
change and conventions get cancelled.  There also seem to be more "one
shot" events (especially Steampunk).  If anyone has insight on these let us
know so the list can be kept current.

The ICG "Webguy" team
(where ever you go there is probably a convention)

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Nicole Duncil <shambleramble@...>
Date: Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 1:27 PM
Subject: New PA con 2012
To: "webguy@..." <webguy@...>


Hi I found your site and wanted to let you guys know Oct 28, 2012 Roc Con
is coming to PA, their website is rocconpa.org


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#47188 From: Jeanine Swick <jeanine@...>
Date: Fri Sep 28, 2012 2:20 pm
Subject: Looking for the following address corrections
n1qit
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The following people had their newsletter bounce this time around.  I
need to have your address verified.

ACG - Georgie Schnobrich
CCG - Yolanda Zach
MN-SOC - Yvonne Louise Brewster - came back as un-subscribed - would you
like a hard copy instead?

Please contact me at: <icg-treasurer@...> with the corrected
information.

       Thank you,
     Jeanine Swick
     ICG Treasurer


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#47189 From: "francesgrimble" <fran@...>
Date: Fri Sep 28, 2012 5:29 pm
Subject: This might be a good fabric resource for anyone in the Vancouver area
francesgrimble
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This nonprofit takes donations of unused/unwanted fabric from the film industry,
garment manufacturers, etc., then resells them.

http://sewaholic.net/our-social-fabric-helping-unwanted-fabric-find-a-home-plus-\
giveaway/
http://oursocialfabric.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/osf_aug18_sale_web-2.jpg

Fran
Lavolta Press
Books of historic clothing patterns
www.lavoltapress.com

#47190 From: nebula5@...
Date: Fri Sep 28, 2012 5:38 pm
Subject: Re: This might be a good fabric resource for anyone in the Vancouver area
juliezetterberg
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Thanks. Note that is Vancouver, BC; not Vancouver, WA.

--Julie ZS

> This nonprofit takes donations of unused/unwanted fabric from the film
> industry, garment manufacturers, etc., then resells them.
>
>
http://sewaholic.net/our-social-fabric-helping-unwanted-fabric-find-a-home-plus-\
giveaway/
> http://oursocialfabric.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/osf_aug18_sale_web-2.jpg
>
> Fran
> Lavolta Press
> Books of historic clothing patterns
> www.lavoltapress.com
>
>

#47191 From: Sharon Sbarsky <sbarsky@...>
Date: Sat Sep 29, 2012 3:48 pm
Subject: Arisia 2013 Masq & Memb Rate Increase
ssbarsky
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Greetings to Arisia Masquerade past participants, prospective
participants, Costumers, Cosplayers, friends and family!

The 2013 Arisia Masquerade staff want you to know about the great
things happening for this year's Masquerade.

The major thing we want to you all to know is that the
Masquerade has moved to SUNDAY NIGHT!!!  Yes, Sunday night at 8pm with
doors opening at 7pm.  This will give us more opportunity for longer
rehearsal times and more entrants, tentatively capped at 42, and have
an even bigger and better Masquerade than ever before!!!

Next we want you to know is that the Masquerade Rules and
the Masquerade Registration Form are online at
http://2013.arisia.org/masqRules  and
http://2013.arisia.org/masqSignup.

Please read the Rules thoroughly so you can best plan your masquerade
presentation and be able to fill out the form with as much information
as you can to help us plan the rehearsals and the show.  Please
indicate which rehearsal time slot on Saturday (10am-2pm) you prefer.
If you are a novice or a large group you should consider a slot for
Saturday.  This will help us plan out the rehearsal schedule in
advance.  There will be Sunday slots as well (available at-con), but
at this time we are only offering the Saturday slots for online
signup. Please note also that all entrants MUST check in with the
Masquerade Registration desk during our registration hours BEFORE
rehearsals to ensure your spot on the schedule. Talking to our Tech
crew at the Registration table in advance about your presentation will
also mean that you will have more time during your rehearsal slot for
actual rehearsing!

Important: get your registration and hotel room for Arisia
now!  Registration goes up in price on October 1st.  Visit the
Registration page for all the details.
http://2013.arisia.org/Registration  The Hotel Reservations page is
online for the Westin Waterfront and the overflow hotel so book your
rooms now before it fills up! http://2013.arisia.org/Hotel

Lastly, the Masquerade also needs your help with many volunteer
positions like Ushers, Green Room wranglers, Den Moms, and Stage
Ninjas, We need help during rehearsals and before, during, and after
the Masquerade.  Earn your hours for the next Arisia by
volunteering!!!

Thank you and we hope that you will consider participating in whatever
capacity you can for the 2013 Arisia Masquerade.  And remember, the
show is on Sunday night!  Tell your friends!  Tell your roommates!

Please contact us at masquerade@... if you have any questions.

The Masquerade Staff
Masquerade Director: Sharon Sbarsky
Asst. Masquerade Director: Jill Eastlake
Master of Ceremonies: Marty Gear
Stage Manager: Joel Lord
Asst. Stage Manager: Michael Rafferty
House Manager:  Seth Breidbart
Head Ninja: Ann Catelli
Kamikaze Kids: Persis Thorndike
Green Room: Byron Connell
Staff: James Hinsey, Joni Dashoff, Adina Adler, Suford Lewis, Sheila Perry

#47192 From: Byron Connell <byronpconnell@...>
Date: Sun Sep 30, 2012 7:22 pm
Subject: Costumers and Pizza
byron_connell
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Here's a link to an article in today's Albany Times-Union, "This museum serves
slices," about Pizza BraIn, a museum/pizza parlor in Philadelphia.  What does
this have to do with costumers?  Read the photo captions very carefully!

This museum serves slices

Byron

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#47193 From: Betsy Marks Delaney <aramintamd@...>
Date: Sun Sep 30, 2012 7:27 pm
Subject: Re: Costumers and Pizza
aramintamd
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In theory, the link is here: [
http://www.timesunion.com/default/article/This-museum-serves-slices-3899570.php
]

(Sadder commentary on the state of proofreading and editing than on our
art.)

Cheers,

Betsy

On Sun, Sep 30, 2012 at 3:22 PM, Byron Connell <byronpconnell@...>wrote:

> Here's a link to an article in today's Albany Times-Union, "This museum
> serves slices," about Pizza BraIn, a museum/pizza parlor in Philadelphia.
>  What does this have to do with costumers?  Read the photo captions very
> carefully!
>
> This museum serves slices
>
> Byron
>
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>
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#47194 From: ICG-D@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon Oct 1, 2012 12:30 pm
Subject: File - mailing-lists.txt
ICG-D@yahoogroups.com
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intended for, but not limited to, the general membership of the ICG. Its
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#47195 From: Byron Connell <byronpconnell@...>
Date: Mon Oct 1, 2012 11:46 pm
Subject: Fwd: [ArmedCostumers] Fwd: [GBACGCostumers] Electronic swatchbook of historic fabrics
byron_connell
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FYI.

Byron


Begin forwarded message:

> From: Carole Parker <mscip@...>
> Subject: [ArmedCostumers] Fwd: [GBACGCostumers] Electronic swatchbook of
historic fabrics
> Date: October 1, 2012 1:51:25 AM EDT
> To: siliconweb@yahoogroups.com, ArmedCostumers@yahoogroups.com
> Cc: Karen Schnaubelt <janusaries55@...>, Beckman Jane <jilara@...>
> Reply-To: ArmedCostumers@yahoogroups.com
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> > From: "francesgrimble" <fran@...>
> > Date: September 25, 2012 1:44:22 PM PDT
> >
> > Electronic swatchbook of historic fabrics:
http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/electronicswatchbook/
> >
> > Fran
> > Lavolta Press
> > Books of historic clothing patterns
> > www.lavoltapress.com
> > www.facebook.com/LavoltaPress
>
>



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#47196 From: Kathryn Draves <kdraves@...>
Date: Fri Oct 5, 2012 3:18 pm
Subject: historic photos: approx 1915 - 1920
costumedoc
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/cornelluniversitylibrary/3855498503/in/photostream/

Found this via an email from the Museum at FIT.  It's a series of photos from
the late teens/early 1920s from Cornell University in the Home Economics
Department taken during sewing, millinery and draping classes.  The first few
show a class in making your own dress form, same as today with different
materials.  Note the ladies sitting at the table on the left handling the paper
strips for the one who's applying them.

It's interesting both for the classes as well as for the everyday clothing worn
by the women in them.  Start from the photo in the link and click on "newer".

Kathy Draves


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#47197 From: randwhit@...
Date: Fri Oct 5, 2012 3:35 pm
Subject: Re: historic photos: approx 1915 - 1920
randallwhitlock
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The tape surface seen on the finished dress forms is dark and shiny,  not
unlike duct tape, but duct tape as we know it did not become available until
after WWII.

I would guess that the team is using some kind of gummed paper packing
tape and that the bowl seen on the table is for moistening the gum.

Thanks for posting this fascinating bit of history! I will definitely
include the link in the October Cactus Needles.

Randall


In a message dated 10/5/2012 8:18:59 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
kdraves@... writes:




_http://www.flickr.com/photos/cornelluniversitylibrary/3855498503/in/photost
ream/_
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/cornelluniversitylibrary/3855498503/in/photostream\
/)

Found  this via an email from the Museum at FIT. It's a series of photos
from the  late teens/early 1920s from Cornell University in the Home Economics
  Department taken during sewing, millinery and draping classes. The first
few  show a class in making your own dress form, same as today with different
  materials. Note the ladies sitting at the table on the left handling the
paper  strips for the one who's applying them.

It's interesting both for the  classes as well as for the everyday clothing
worn by the women in them. Start  from the photo in the link and click on
"newer".

Kathy  Draves

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#47198 From: "Nora & Bruce Mai" <casamai@...>
Date: Mon Oct 8, 2012 12:51 pm
Subject: Removing paint
casamai
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Howdy:



Thought I'd throw this out on the list and see what comes out of the
"collective mind".



I have two items I'm thinking I need to remove paint from.  They are nylon
(I think) boots and leather (I think - maybe vinyl) ski gloves.  I painted
them both silver many years ago.  The problem at the time was/is, it didn't
stick to the nylon boots very well because the boots flex when walking in
them.  And for some reason, even after all these years, there are sticky
spots on the gloves.



So, what I'm thinking, is stripping the old paint off and repainting them -
I don't think I primed them last time.  The boots, I think, I'm going to
cover them with something like Crystal Gel first, so that the paint won't
flake off this time.



What would be the best paint remover that won't ruin my surfaces?



Bruce



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#47199 From: Jill Eastlake <jill@...>
Date: Mon Oct 8, 2012 2:56 pm
Subject: Fwd: [ST] I bring you entertainment
eastlakegroup
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forwarded:

> Because you need this.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CtuKJzeNctE
>
A great little "film"...

Jill

#47200 From: Susan Toker <susantoker@...>
Date: Mon Oct 8, 2012 8:34 pm
Subject: Fwd: [TheCostumersManifesto] Fw: CSA event de Saisett Museum Vestments Nov 10
lynsepotter
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Tara Maginnis <thecostumersmanifesto@...>
Date: Mon, Oct 8, 2012 at 2:08 PM
Subject: [TheCostumersManifesto] Fw: CSA event de Saisett Museum Vestments
Nov 10
To: CostumersManifesto eGroup <thecostumersmanifesto@yahoogroups.com>, "
gbacgcostumers@yahoogroups.com" <gbacgcostumers@yahoogroups.com>,
costumetravel yahoo group <costumetravel@yahoogroups.com>


**


I've been asked to forward this information about a cool Costume Society of
America event in Northern California

Dear CSA Members and Guests,

Mark your calenders!  On November 10, 2012, we have a wonderful day planned
at the de Saisett Museum at Santa Clara University. Elise
Rousseau, CSA-WR Board member and Textile Conservator,will be speaker
and be our gallery guide for the program. Elise has a broad base of
knowledge of the
museum’s artifacts as she was formerly the guest curator and helped to
re-design and interpret the Pre-Contact, Mission Period and
Early California Permanent Collection History Galleries.

Our program will begin with a tour of the galleries including, a special
exhibition of selected vestments: Mission Vestments from the Permanent
Collection.
After our tour Elise will give a presentation on her extensive work with
these vestments. She will discuss how these 17th and 18th century
vestments demonstrate a range of styles and purposes as well as fabric
and production origins.

The registration deadline is Nov 1, 2012 - please download the registration
form and further information at
http://www.costumesocietyamerica.com/RegionV/event_workshop_sym.htm and
register now. Feel free to spread the word to interested friends and
colleagues!

FYI- This will be our final program for 2012.  2013 will begin with a
program at the Fowler at UCLA in the Spring.
Questions? Contact me directly at  marygibsonWRCSA@.... Please do NOT
hit reply to this e-mail as it will go around the world before it gets to
me.

Mary Gibson
CSA-WR Programs Chair and President ElectmarygibsonWRCSA@...

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#47201 From: ARD <kjaneway@...>
Date: Tue Oct 9, 2012 3:11 am
Subject: Re: Care and feeding of an 1880's mans wool suit
worrystone_ard
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I'm a little late here, but I have a book about preserving things and
they specifically say that Mothballs are only for cases where you
already have an insect infestation and you should get types that kill
insects, larvae and eggs.

And that vintage clothes should be hung from padded hangers. Not hard to
get, or make with a little muslin and batting.



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It is now clear that the Krell** never invented an internet.
Because if they had, they would have known about that id problem.

**The Krell: the super-beings from the movie 'Forbidden Planet'
who destroyed themselves overnight after linking their minds to the
nearly unlimited energy source that powered their civilization and
unleashing the dark id lurking beneath their vast intellects.
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#47202 From: Byron Connell <byronpconnell@...>
Date: Tue Oct 9, 2012 11:21 pm
Subject: Fwd: [ArmedCostumers] Conjecture/ConChord Report
byron_connell
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FYI.

Byron


Begin forwarded message:

> From: Carole Parker <mscip@...>
> Subject: [ArmedCostumers] Conjecture/ConChord Report
> Date: October 9, 2012 3:23:21 PM EDT
> To: siliconweb@yahoogroups.com, ArmedCostumers@yahoogroups.com,
ba-filk@yahoogroups.com
> Cc: Karen Schnaubelt <janusaries55@...>, Kory Doyle
<uberotter@...>, Thatch Durbin <td@...>
> Reply-To: ArmedCostumers@yahoogroups.com
>
> One the personal side, I took down eleven of my scarves to sell, and
> *none* of them sold. Yep, a great big goose egg. The con had something
> like 300 people attending, so I guess critical mass for purchasing did
> not happen. Not much sold in this art show - lots of empty bid sheets.
>
> On the positive side, James Hay - a San Diego costumer who is running
> the programming for Condor XX in March came up to me and said "So,
> what workshops do you want to do at Condor?" It appears that the con
> chair wants some hands on workshops to happen. I was told that Condor
> gets around 500 people attending, and it would be at the same location
> as Conjecture.
>
> On the costuming side, Conjecture had some people wearing hall
> costumes, and I gave out ribbons to most of them - I think. I also got
> some photographs of many of the people who wore costumes for the
> Masquerade Ball. A pro was in a separate room, and once people were
> done with him, I asked if I could take their photo out in the hallway.
> Everyone said yes, and some outstanding costumes were there. A little
> over a couple dozen, with one lady reputed to be sixty years old being
> the killer costume. If I could look as good as she does at sixty, I
> will have no complaints!
>
> Some costume programming was available, and it was mostly the crowd
> from Los Angeles who came down to do those.
>
> The exception to the L.A. crowd was a San Diego guy by the name of Bob
> Mogg who was really interesting, and I'd love to spend time picking
> his brain! He's a "maker" kind of guy, and he has come up with some
> fun workarounds. Are they historically accurate? Nope, but then he
> doesn't claim to be. Does the stuff have the right look? Most
> definitely. It is accessible? Very much so. He has a drill and a drill
> press at home, and that's all he has. Plus, he's fun to listen to. I
> would so much like to import him to the San Francisco Bay Area for a
> convention because he's so much fun, and he makes stuff accessible. He
> does steampunk so well.
>
> I'll have to admit that I spent a lot of my time in the filking area,
> but even that was a minor disappointment. Good music happened, but not
> as many people as one would have hoped for showed up. The combination
> of Conjecture and ConChord seemed to work out for both conventions
> joining up, but some kinks need to be worked out for next year.
>
> Conjecture/ConChord is going to happen the weekend of October 18th
> next year, but I believe that conflicts with something else that I do,
> so I probably won't go. It was a nice local convention, but I'm not
> totally certain it was worth flying down to.
>
> Until later--
>
> Carole
>
>



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#47203 From: "Patrick" <pjocon@...>
Date: Wed Oct 10, 2012 7:08 pm
Subject: Re: Removing paint
pjocon...
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Bruce--

Methylene chloride (available at a number of Big Box stores) will soften paint
so it can be removed from nylon. Vinyl may be OK--Polyethylene and nylon for
sure. Perspex, Acrylite or Plexiglass--no. They are (polymerized) Methyl
Methacrylate, A.K.A. Acrylic plastic.
But be sure it's really 'nylon'!  Methylene chloride will dissolve acrylic
plastics like Methyl Methacrylate!

Test a drop or two to see if it softens the plastic and makes it sticky.  If
not--it isn't acrylic and the methylene chloride paint stripper will work ok.

Pat O'Connor

--- In ICG-D@yahoogroups.com, "Nora & Bruce Mai" <casamai@...> wrote:
>
> Howdy:
>
>
>
> Thought I'd throw this out on the list and see what comes out of the
> "collective mind".
>
>
>
> I have two items I'm thinking I need to remove paint from.  They are nylon
> (I think) boots and leather (I think - maybe vinyl) ski gloves.  I painted
> them both silver many years ago.  The problem at the time was/is, it didn't
> stick to the nylon boots very well because the boots flex when walking in
> them.  And for some reason, even after all these years, there are sticky
> spots on the gloves.
>
>
>
> So, what I'm thinking, is stripping the old paint off and repainting them -
> I don't think I primed them last time.  The boots, I think, I'm going to
> cover them with something like Crystal Gel first, so that the paint won't
> flake off this time.
>
>
>
> What would be the best paint remover that won't ruin my surfaces?
>
>
>
> Bruce
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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#47204 From: "Patrick" <pjocon@...>
Date: Wed Oct 10, 2012 7:13 pm
Subject: Re: Removing paint
pjocon...
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Additional thought--

Although Methylene chloride is the least toxic of chlorinated hydrocarbons,
apply it over surfaces to be paint-stripped in a well-ventilated area--

Patrick

#47205 From: Byron Connell <byronpconnell@...>
Date: Wed Oct 10, 2012 10:25 pm
Subject: Coming Up at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York
byron_connell
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In February 2013, the Metropolitan Museum of Art will be opening an exhibition,
Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity, that will pair the development of
Impressionist art in France with the innovations in French fashion from the
1860s to the 1880s.  To highlight the era's new consumer culture, costumes and
accessories from the museum's Costume Institute and other sources will be shown
together with 140 paintings by Degas, Manet, Monet, Renoir, and other
Impressionists.  No information seems to be available yet on the Met's web site.
However, the Met store already has the catalog for sale.

Byron

#47206 From: Byron Connell <byronpconnell@...>
Date: Wed Oct 10, 2012 11:12 pm
Subject: Fwd: [ArmedCostumers] Fwd: Invitation 2D - 3D Philippa Brock [1 Attachment]
byron_connell
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FYI.

Byron


Begin forwarded message:

> From: Carole Parker <mscip@...>
> Subject: [ArmedCostumers] Fwd: Invitation 2D - 3D Philippa Brock [1
Attachment]
> Date: October 10, 2012 6:28:56 PM EDT
> To: PenWAG@yahoogroups.com, siliconweb@yahoogroups.com,
ArmedCostumers@yahoogroups.com
> Reply-To: ArmedCostumers@yahoogroups.com
>
> For those into weaving, this might be of interest. Please forward to
appropriate groups and individuals.
>
> Note that it's in Montreal.
>
> Until later--
>
> Carole
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>> From: CTCM-MCCT <etienne@...>
>> Date: October 10, 2012 1:26:24 PM PDT
>>
>> Press Release
>>
>> For immediate release
>>
>> 2D - 3D Exhibition by Philippa Brock
>> A vernissage will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm
>>
>>
>> Montreal, October 9, 2012 - From October 24th to November 30th, 2012, la
galerie TRAMES will be hosting 2D - 3D, an exhibition of the English artist and
textile designer, Philippa Brock.
>>
>> Inspired by folding techniques, 2D - 3D brings together a selection of
Philippa Brock's experimental projects composed of textiles produced on a
Jacquard loom. Brock's research deals with the structural possibilities of
textiles. In her work, she is constantly pushing back the limits of what can be
realized with state-of-the-art computer equipment and a combination of unusual
materials. In this exhibition, the first part Self Fold presents works that are
richly textured with spectacular three-dimensional effects. The second part,
X-Form, developed specifically for this event, explores folding of materials
while integrating fibres that react to daylight or to ultra-violet light.
>>
>> Philippa Brock is internationally known for her advanced research in Jacquard
weaving. Since 1990, her work specializes woven textiles as well as research and
development of smart textiles. She is the Woven Textiles Pathway Leader at Saint
Martins College of Art & Design in London, one of the most innovative and
prestigious textile schools in the world. She will take advantage of her trip to
Montreal to offer a master class to textile professionals.
>>
>> Prior to the vernissage at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, October 24, Philippa Brock
will give a conference on her work. The number of places are limited. Please
reserve atcommunications@...
>>
>> La galerie TRAMES is open from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4:30 pm.
Admission is free.
>> La galerie TRAMES of the Montreal Centre for Contemporary Textiles has as its
mission to promote innovative practices which both underline an expertise in the
use of the medium while underscoring the research and reflection that go into
the use of textiles as a medium of artistic expression.
>>
>> -30-
>>
>> Partners: Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, Société de développement
des entreprises culturelles and Brasseurs RJ.
>>
>> Source:
>> --
>> Etienne Proulx
>> Directeur des communications /
>> Communications Director
>>
>> Centre des textiles contemporains de Montréal /
>> Montreal Centre for Contemporary textiles
>> 5800 St-Denis bureau 501
>> Montréal (Québec)
>> H2S 3L5
>> Canada
>>
>> Tél: (514) 933-3728
>> Fax: (514) 933-6305
>>
>> etienne@...
>> www.textiles-mtl.com
>
>
>
>



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#47207 From: "JoAnn Abbott" <bubblemum@...>
Date: Thu Oct 11, 2012 1:20 pm
Subject: 1960's eyeshadow technique
calliopeva
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I have been really getting into different styles of make up and eyeshadows
from history this summer, and this make up artist has a really well done
series of videos on her webpage at
http://www.lisaeldridge.com/video/25307/wide-eyed-60s-lashy-dolly-eyes/  For
those of you into historical looks, check her out, I think you will like
them.



JoAnn in VA



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#47208 From: "thecostumersmanifesto" <Tara@...>
Date: Sat Oct 13, 2012 5:31 am
Subject: CSA Western Region event in November
thecostumers...
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I've been asked to forward this information about a cool Costume Society of
America event in Northern California

"Dear CSA Members and Guests,

Mark your calenders!  On November 10, 2012, we have a wonderful day planned at
the de Saisett Museum at Santa Clara University. Elise Rousseau, CSA-WR Board
member and Textile Conservator,will be speaker and be our gallery guide for the
program. Elise has a broad base of knowledge of the museum's artifacts as she
was formerly the guest curator and helped to re-design and interpret the
Pre-Contact, Mission Period and Early California Permanent Collection History
Galleries.

Our program will begin with a tour of the galleries including, a special
exhibition of selected vestments: Mission Vestments from the Permanent
Collection. After our tour Elise will give a presentation on her extensive work
with these vestments. She will discuss how these 17th and 18th century vestments
demonstrate a range of styles and purposes as well as fabric and production
origins.

The registration deadline is Nov 1, 2012 - please download the registration form
and further information at
http://www.costumesocietyamerica.com/RegionV/event_workshop_sym.htm and register
now. Feel free to spread the word to interested friends and colleagues!

FYI- This will be our final program for 2012.  2013 will begin with a program at
the Fowler at UCLA in the Spring.

Questions? Contact me directly at  marygibsonWRCSA@.... Please do NOT hit
reply to this e-mail as it will go around the world before it gets to me.

Mary Gibson
CSA-WR Programs Chair and President Elect
marygibsonWRCSA@... "

#47209 From: Tara Maginnis <Tara@...>
Date: Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:04 am
Subject: Fw: CSA event de Saisett Museum Vestments Nov 10
thecostumers...
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I've been asked to forward this information about a cool Costume Society of
America event in Northern California, and request you pass this on to anyone who
may be interested, in any way you choose.   Thanks!

 
---Tara Maginnis, Ph.D., Costume Designer Diablo Valley College
Founder of The Costumer's Manifesto Wiki at http://thecostumersmanifesto.com
Design Portfolio at http://TaraMaginnis.com Class Photos at
http://TaraMaginnisClasses.Shutterfly.com
Buy my DVD-Rom Teaching series on Theatrical Makeup at
http://www.theatricaldesign.com/makeup/



Dear CSA Members and Guests,

Mark your calenders!  On November 10, 2012, we have a wonderful day planned at
the de Saisett Museum at Santa Clara University. Elise
Rousseau, CSA-WR Board member and Textile Conservator,will be speaker
and be our gallery guide for the program. Elise has a broad base of knowledge
of the
museum’s artifacts as she was formerly the guest curator and helped to
re-design and interpret the Pre-Contact, Mission Period and
Early California Permanent Collection History Galleries.

Our program will begin with a tour of the galleries including, a special
exhibition of selected vestments: Mission Vestments from the Permanent
Collection.
After our tour Elise will give a presentation on her extensive work with these
vestments. She will discuss how these 17th and 18th century
vestments demonstrate a range of styles and purposes as well as fabric
and production origins. 


The registration deadline is Nov 1, 2012 - please download the registration
form and further information at
http://www.costumesocietyamerica.com/RegionV/event_workshop_sym.htm and register
now. Feel free to spread the word to interested friends and colleagues! 


FYI- This will be our final program for 2012.  2013 will begin with a program
at the Fowler at UCLA in the Spring.
Questions? Contact me directly at  marygibsonWRCSA@.... Please do NOT
hit reply to this e-mail as it will go around the world before it gets to me.


Mary Gibson
CSA-WR Programs Chair and President ElectmarygibsonWRCSA@...

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#47210 From: Aurora Celeste <auroraceleste@...>
Date: Sun Oct 14, 2012 4:05 pm
Subject: Costume Books Online
jayenks
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The Met has put up some of their out-of-print books online to read for
free.  I've put up a list of the ones of interest to costumers on my blog:

http://www.dramaticthreads.com/2012/10/the-metropolitan-museum-of-art-library.ht\
ml

~Aurora


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#47211 From: "celefinniel" <celefinniel@...>
Date: Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:37 pm
Subject: Re: Costume Books Online
celefinniel
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Thanks for the find!  I added a link to the Met "clothing" titles in the Silicon
Web Vintage and Online Sewing and Costuming Books collection, so we will have
more than one archival link to them.
http://www.siwcostumers.org/res_vintbooks.html

Kathe


--- In ICG-D@yahoogroups.com, Aurora Celeste <auroraceleste@...> wrote:
>
> The Met has put up some of their out-of-print books online to read for
> free.  I've put up a list of the ones of interest to costumers on my blog:
>
>
http://www.dramaticthreads.com/2012/10/the-metropolitan-museum-of-art-library.ht\
ml
>
> ~Aurora
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

#47212 From: Barb Schofield <wilberforcebarb@...>
Date: Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:40 pm
Subject: Re: Costume Books Online
wilberforcebarb
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Thanks for this.  I'm fortunate in having several of these books in my
collection, and it's great that the books are available to read on-line. 
Wonderful resource.  I have forwarded your info on to some costuming friends.
 
Barb


________________________________
From: Aurora Celeste <auroraceleste@...>
To: ICG-D@yahoogroups.com; siliconweb <siliconweb@yahoogroups.com>;
sick-pups@yahoogroups.com; SLCG-X@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 12:05:53 PM
Subject: [ICG-D] Costume Books Online

 
The Met has put up some of their out-of-print books online to read for
free. I've put up a list of the ones of interest to costumers on my blog:

http://www.dramaticthreads.com/2012/10/the-metropolitan-museum-of-art-library.ht\
ml

~Aurora

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