Hi All, I'm looking for fairly cheap sources for granny boots. I looked through the archives and most of the previous links are no longer valid. Any favorite...
Does anyone know the proper name for: Two buttons which are attached together "cufflink fashion" used to hold the front of a coat together? Thanks much, Susan ...
http://www.911buycostume.com/Pages/gogoboots/boot02.htm about halfway down the page - -they have a few different styles, all around $30. They tend to ship the...
I'm not sure what you consider cheap, but I have gotten some "granny style" boots made by Ros Hommerson from Old Pueblo Trader. I remember them being in the...
I agree with Deb. I have also suggested Ros Hommerson granny boots on two different occasions. My students always comment on how great they feel. I was also...
Melissa Merz
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Jul 2, 2008 2:28 pm
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The 911 costume boots look really great, but they come in basically small/med/large sizes... 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, etc., so the fit is not always the best which can...
melanie starnes
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Jul 2, 2008 2:29 pm
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Jessica, I've just done an extensive search for Granny boots and ended up getting some inexpensive dyable satin lace up short boots from Amazon Dry goods for...
Have you checked out Zappos.com. We have been able to get so many awesome pairs of shoes from them. They have excellent customer service and every time we...
For a supercheap option, you could check out www.discountstripper.com (pun now noticed and maybe intended in hindsight...) I know they just got a big 33 pound...
From: Amanda French [amandafrench@...] Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2008 5:40 PM My Friends, I just received an email from Paul Barnes. He has written to tell...
Hi - I have signed up to go to the Ghost Festival workshop in Taiwan. Anyone else going? Reply to me directly. It might be nice to see if we are all flying...
We have had this problem several times on our stages and have found a product called slip-no-more that is applied to the floor. It gives it a slightly rough...
hmbeckwith@...
Jul 8, 2008 6:01 pm
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Hoping someone who has designed Much Ado about Nothing can clue me in to the size and scope. I've looked around online a bit but it is difficult to tell how...
Hello Everyone: I am in the beginning stages of planning for our production of the Elephant Man this fall, and since I don't have anything for the men in my...
Hi Kristina, I've designed Much Ado, and will be doing it again this year (as a remount of my previous design). Personally, I think it's a huge show, even if...
Whoops! I just relaized that the picture in question is on my other website. Here's a direct link for you: http://kmd.80days.org/The_Ball.jpg Kaoime Kaoime...
I have been really happy with the rental department at The Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Check it out! Debbie Weber Krahenbuhl Costume Shop Manager San Jose...
I've had good luck with Pioneer in Salt Lake, as well as the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park in Cincinnati, OH. Melanie Mortimore Director of Costume Shop ...
melanie starnes
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Jul 14, 2008 2:26 pm
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Hi! I was wondering if any of you have painted on styrofoam and what kind of paint works best. I know spray paint eats away at it, but I was wondering if...
Amy Jo Kunkelman
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Jul 14, 2008 2:27 pm
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I was forwarded this by my good friend Naomi Arnst. I can say that Naomi is full of energy and a ton of fun to work with. Be sure to spread the word,...
I was forwarded this by my good friend Naomi Arnst. I can say that Naomi is full of energy and a ton of fun to work with. Be sure to spread the word,...
We're doing Romeo and Juliet this fall at Hamline University and are looking for affordable belts that can be rigged as sword belts. We have a large number of...
MaryBeth Gagner
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Jul 14, 2008 2:28 pm
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Get any belt and a leather hammer hanger from a hardware store. The metal loop that holds the hammer makes a fantastic sound as the sword is pulled through it....
Val Winkelman
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Jul 14, 2008 4:36 pm
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You might try to seal the styrafoam first with a coat of Sculpt-or-Coat or gesso and then spray with the paint. And painting with acrylics work too as it...
Although a bit pricey makeup artist's adhesive called pros-aide mixes very well with acrylic paints and mediums to provide great stretch and adhesion. It...
It has been a few years for me but I remember the costumes well. 18 cast members sounds right. The biggest issue is how they want to handle the ³ball² scene....
Melissa Merz
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Jul 15, 2008 2:23 pm
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You can use the floral spray paints - can't remember the brand, but readily available at Michael's/AC Moore and their ilk - it's made specifically not to eat...
Susan Smythe
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Jul 15, 2008 2:23 pm
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I think I've used Design Master spray paint before on styrofoam. It's available at craft stores and floral supply places. If I've wanted a smooth surface,...