Where would you get hair canvas. I've never seen it before. Lynn Diana Habra <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I second the hair canvas suggestion. I use it to stiffen all of my bodices and sleeves (if they need it). It is lightweight, gives a natural-looking stiffness, and breathes well.
Diana P.S. I will be carrying it soon if you want to check back on my website in a few weeks. -- www.RenaissanceFabrics.net "Everything for the Costumer" "Be the change you want to see in the world" --Ghandi -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of michaela de bruce Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 1:54 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Inner Stiffening > Is buckram washable? If not, what do you recommend I use to add some > stiffness to the collar? Buckram; never get it wet! I just recently managed to reshape my Stickelchen (headdress like Anne of Cleves wore) after it was deformed from water from the hoses putting out our housefire. It has still stretched but most of the shape is fine. But I also have a layer of felt and silk over mine so fine ripples can't really be noticed. I would recommend hair canvas. It's possibly called horse hair canvas in places but it's not relaly horse hair.. at least not only... It's a mottled grey colour and is reasonably easy to get. It's light weight and washable. After washing it loses a little stiffness but it sound slike it will still be quite ideal for a light linen. Regards, Michaela de Bruce http://glittersweet.com _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
