Has anyone ever seen mascot-type costumes made out of clear vinyl? The producer of this musical I may design wants some acrobats dressed as water droplets. I...
"Dunkelroter Sammetmantle" means "Dark Red Velvet Cloak" so the other color photo was probably of a different garment. This is a guess on my part, but it looks...
I snuck some time into my day to read The Stripper as Sexual Ideal, and once I was over my initial anger at strippers for their ability to attract an honest...
Tara, I really wish I was on the left coast; sounds like fun. Why I replied: I'd like to thank you for creating "Theatrical Makeup Design Interactive". This...
The deadline for applying to show stuff at Maker Faire http://www.makerfaire.com/ this year is fast approaching, but I'm not sure I want to do a solo...
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! The Annual National Halloween & National Haunters Convention which is the #1 Halloween Convention in the country. Our number one goal is to...
I've been asked to do the big angel wings for a local production of the Laramie Project. There are no directions or clues in the playbook. Has anyone had any...
It's kind of a massive undertaking, but about 10 years ago, our nonprofit dance company inventoried all our costumes. We took digital pictures of each...
Hi I'm new to this group. Our community theater has a huge costume shop. But it's so disorganized I don't know all of what we have. I'd like some ideas on the...
I hope it's ok to post things like this, but we have some things we'd like to sell at lower prices. I'd love it if these could go to another shop or to a show...
Greetings unto the List, Please forgive the plug, but we have a fantastic linen co-op going on right now on our period fabric co-op group. Please come and join...
I'm teaching a college Intro to Costume Design class in the fall, and am looking for some ideas.? I took a similar class many, many, MANY years ago, and can...
I dressed a production of Sweeney Todd where I had to wash out the bloody costumes immediately after the actors got out of them at the end of the show. We used...
I've been asked to give a mask-making workshop for a group of kids, possibly ages 10 to 18. Does anyone have a good idea that would be able to span that age...
For all that enjoy costumes and makeup, April offers a wonderful occassion not only to dress as you like but to learn more and buy what you want and need....
Where do I go to buy the lace to make fronted wigs? The Alconeco/ Special Effect Supply Corp web site saying none of their wig lace is available at this time....
I just took on the volunteer job managing costumes for my daughter's non-profit community dance company. The dancers are teens and young adults. The director...
Hello there! I've stumbled upon this list a few times in the past few months through random google searches, and have gotten some great inspiration and ideas...
Hello all, I have an aircraft personal airbrush system: airbrush, compact one button compresser, cleaning brush, hose & case. It wieghs less than 2 pounds and...
Hello all, I am hoping some of you will be able to point me in the right direction. I am going to attempt to make a Vegas Showgirl Headdress and Fantail. The...
Hello - does anyone know where I can purchase a good serger cheap?? Perhaps a 2nd hand one?? Or is there anyone in NYC who could allow me to use their's a few ...
Any recommendations on the best technique to dye pointe shoes? I need to make a pair deep red for a show in a week and a half. The one show I've worked in...
Evil Dead II (?) was done off Broadway & the audience was advised of the splatter area & signed waivers if they chose to sit in siad area. They wore their...
Hi, I just found out I will be doing Irma Vep in June, so I am already sourcing rentals or loans as this is a hard show to costume quickly. I do not yet know...
