The parts that are bullion are what they use in beading and such as you suspected (also known as french wire). Fire Mountain Gems sells it in both silver and...
It took almost 6 months of checking around, but we found the wigs on sale. The hard part is getting the right color. Blonde is very difficult. We got them at...
Hi Sara: Standard definition of worsted wool: A wool yarn spun under the Worsted system. This type of spinning aligns the fibers parallel to each other to...
It does soften with careful washing. I have several pieces of garb made from Tropical weight (really lightweight wool) and they don't feel like cashmere or...
hello, actually this was my first costume I made, and was pretty easy. (I made the pre counsil robes) I used silk dupioni (the same fabric they used in the...
... Mourning gown ... used in beading ... the web ... I'm guessing you've probably been there alreddy but have you been to the ACS page on this trim? ...
Unfortunately, Lee (the Theoden) is bald. So that's not an option : ( But thanks! Someone else may be able to use this info. As long as we're talking about...
I bought some sari trim from Heritage Trading on Ebay.com that had a good base for the trim. Then I found this site (Canadian) www.berlinembroidery.com that...
... Thanks Loren! I bought it a long time back. It's the Broadway Wig: http://www.ultimatelooks.com/jonrenauwigs/broadwayjr.htm I think I got it from...
... used it myself and couldn't find any info about silk on the bluing site for mrsstewart.com but maybe someone on the list knows if bluing would work/is safe...
... Ack, forget to answer this if someone didn't find it on line... http://www.foammart.com/ . You'll need to email or call them since it's not on line. They...
Figured as long as I mentioned them ( www.foammart.com ) would mention why it's a great book mark for everyone. These guys are the ultimate in foam. If you're...
... to bother about getting the pattern following the curve.. Yes and no on that. The reason that most of the pieces are just long strips is because they're...
... the emb is on the net on the paisley. and as for the the turkey work... I just did it with metalic thread, do you know how to do turkey work? if not...
... If you are concerned about fading fabrics try not only hand washing in cold but use a product like 'Forever New' It's a fine garment 'powder' cleaner and...
As I get little patches of spare time I thought I'd share a little. We just finished doing a parade http://www.bcrenfest.com/HatsOff/HatsOff.html and I wore my...
After having several looks at the trim edges and looking up hints on Turkey work on the Net, I decided to cheat. In an opportune moment, I found a flat, thick...
I was in the bookstore the other day (and call me clueless) but came across a book about metal clay. Apparently it is a brilliant invention from Japan. It...
okay to clearify things a tad.... imho I think the originale trim Nigla talked about was like most trims we see, on lace or organza or netting. so they...
... silver, especially in jewelry but I wonder if it's cost-effective to buy one. Perhaps some local craft center rents them by the hour. You can also use a...
Just a point about the embroidery: the sleeve caps, the armbands, and the upper layer of the neckline are all embroidered using the same stitches and same...
... there are no sleeve caps, the neckline embroidery is what lookas like sleeve caps, and thanks, I couldn't think of the right word for "scalloped edges"...
... So, if anyone ... Another good site is www.silkconnection.com. Has beautiful undyed silk of all different types at great prices. Got my paisley silk...
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