... Most spray paints (enamel types) have a solvent base, that will dissolve the surface of the vinyl...that's why it's sticky. The suggestion of powdering is...
Could someone either describe or point me to a picture of an Alexandrian cap? I've googled to no avail. Thank you! KP ... Yahoo! Mail Use Photomail to share...
Since you got a few different answers, and just in case you were actually working on Butterick pattern 6630, I finally found my instructions and the extensions...
...oy. I remember learning my lesson about spray painting vinyl: I found a great pair of vinyl go-go boots for THE boots in a production of 'Puss In Boots'. I...
Oh, those hard-way lessons we all learn. About 18 years ago I worked in the costume shop of a large theatre here in Chicago. We had built a very large, very...
I haven't been following this thread, but last year I needed to spray paint daughter's rain boots to go with her Jedi costume (they were bright yellow, and...
I have gone to the stores that sell paint for cars, there is a vinyl paint for refreshing car interiors made of vinyl. Also it seems to me that I recently saw...
Hello everyone, I am looking for any design info on the Sweds during the 1560 - 1690's. I have a few people that will be portraying this nationality at a...
... <jllodge@...> wrote: <snip>I recently saw a commercial from Krylon paint that they have a new spray paint on the line ment for plastics and vinly. I...
... That is the 'Fusion' paint that was talked about in one of the other messages. Haven't had a chance to work with it, yet (it came out just before I had to...
Try a google image search for "Swedish folk costume" -- you'll get lots of hits. Folk costume changes little over the centuries. (One company that came up...
Regarding that flying nun headpiece, you might want to consider making your own using the heat activated fabric from Dazian Fabrics known as FOSSHAPE. Check...
I tried both the Fusion paint and shoe paint from Nulife on the vinyl I needed to paint. Both worked well. I was also told about a vinyl/fabric paint from ...
Does anyone know of a line of commercial patterns that caters to the "big and tall" man? I've got to costume an actor who's at least a 4X. His waist...
Lisa, It depends on what era you're looking for. My husband fits in both the big and the tall category, so I've got several pattern sources from modern day...
I am halfway through this massive(65 people)production of Wizard of Oz.The director wanted it to be "just like the movie".I hate it when they say that! I gave...
I have been cast as a Russian princess in 1382, for a game which is in August. I've spent some time today looking at pattern sites both in the UK and the USA...
I've had this experience more times than I'd care to count. The biggest hole in my portfolio is "production shots," because I'm often embarrassed by the sets...
... draft ... Lisa, A 65" waist is a size 6X not 4X (that's ONLY about a 54" waist). I've sewn for the very big... not pants, thank goodness, just shirts and...
Not that badly, thank goodness! A little paint on the flats might've been nice. Beware directors who want anything exactly like something else, particularly...
I am of Norwegian descent, and will also be heading up the church Jul Fest bazaar and craft sale this December. I would like to make myself a bunad (norwegian...
I haven't checked out the Folkwear Patterns site lately but they usually have a good selection of ethnic patterns that are easy to use and can be adapted in a...
... usually have a good ... in a variety of ... When deciding to buy any Historical pattern I like to check the Pattern review at The Greater Bay Costumer...
... Y'know, my personal take on it would be, thank goodness I've given them SOMETHING worth talking about in a positive light. ;) At least your director gave...
We would like to invite you to a new group, Blanche's Parlor, created as a place for kindred spirits to meet. Our focus will be on historical clothing and...
I am making some Roman helmuts and last year found some brooms that when taken apart had a flexiable strip that could be inserted into the top of the helmut....
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