Re: [h-cost] early Tudor/medieval Fashion or Not?
Thank you Ann, If you happen to have links to those images, or know of a book source with some, please let me know off list. I am going to collect them, so I can try to learn what's going on. And I could always make it up as a masque dress... masques were quite popular in Henry's court, and from what I am reading, those masquers got to keep their custom made outfits after the masque. Kimiko --- Ann Catelli [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I see many images of short skirts over longer ones, and every one is allegorical. snip So, not real, unless you were dressing for a real Masque, like Drea's Queen of the Amazons on the Elizabethan Costuming Page. Ann in CT Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] early Tudor/medieval Fashion or Not?
--- Cynthia Virtue [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: anip I'd be very interested to hear if anyone on your other email lists come up with a medieval source for it. Thank you Cynthia. I am getting a few links, mostly 16th c., a few medieval (but on the longer end of short), and will be collecting them, then putting them on a page so I can sort through them and figure this thing out. I will post here when I do. Kimiko Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] looking for scan of Alcega Scholar robe
Re: looking for scan of Alcega Scholar robe Can I just add that anyone who doesn't have a copy of this marvellous book should really think about getting one as a standard reference if they work on the 16th century, much like Janet Arnold's. I've had my copy for about 8 years now, and it's one of the most useful books I've ever had ( After reading the information above I went to the David Brown site to order another softback. Sadly they came back haven't any more. I cried, I whined, I send pleas directly to Ian Stevens their friendly marketing director who just happened to be in England at the moment. He sent our into the dim reaches of Oxbow books warehouse and unearthed the last 5 copies they had. I say Had because I now have them. They are $70 each because David Brown charged $65 plus $5 shipping. If you want one I can let you have it for that plus the amount it will cost to media mail (or other, contact me) it to you. I'm also trying to get my hands on some others that aren't perfect, but can be made to have all the information. Now this is not an attempt to undercut either Oxbow, David Brown (my favorite form of Crack), or Mr. and Mrs. Bean. I desperately want this book back in print. The thing is that I believe that it would sell slowly but steadily in about 200 copies per year (or am I under/over estimating?). David Brown would be happy to handle the selling if it had the opportunity. Buying copies to the Editor/Translator/book publisher get money for more copies and Royalties for all their hard work is the only way to get this done. Anyway, if anyone wants a copy now, let me know and we can probably make a deal. Like Hilary, this is a book I wouldn't be without. The patterns are to scale and really work. It isn't a book for a new sewer. It may not even be a book for someone who hasn't worked with period style patterns before. Took me years to figure out what was going on with some of them, but then it's a Eureka! moment. Regina Romsey. P.S. If you live in England or a European country, you might try and contact Mrs. Bean directly. If they have more copies available themselves, I'm sure they would be happy to sell too! e: ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Wright's FACTORY OUTLET - April sale and store closing
For those of you in the area of Sturbridge, MA. Jeanine Last month to get cheap trim *From:* Joyce Parker [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *Sent:* Thursday, March 27, 2008 12:48 PM *To:* Joyce Parker *Subject:* FACTORY OUTLET Faithful Customers and Friends: We are sorry to announce that the Factory Outlet will be closing. We do not have a definite date yet so we will continue as usual until a decision is made. We are happy to say we are going forward with our spring fabric sale and will include all store inventory in the sale. Yes, even the closeout merchandise. Imagine the savings! Better yet everything will be reduced by 25% at the register. We are also extending the time. The sale will continue through April 25^th *.** Remember April 1**^st ** -25**^th **, 25% off.* Post the flyer below on your frig to remind you. Joyce Parker Manager *FACTORY OUTLET * *OUR ANNUAL SPRING SALE BEGINS * *APRIL 1st * *IS SPECIAL * *_ALL STORE MERCHANDISE _* *25% OFF* NO FURTHER DISCOUNTS ALLOWED ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Wright's FACTORY OUTLET - April sale and store closing
Arrrgggh One of my very favorite places to shop!? More fun than a candy store!? I used to make a detour to stop there if I was anywhere in the vicinity.? So, yes, anyone who lives in the area--go once, twice, as many times as you can before they close. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Jeanine Swick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Historic Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:18 am Subject: [h-cost] Wright's FACTORY OUTLET - April sale and store closing For those of you in the area of Sturbridge, MA. Jeanine Last month to get cheap trim *From:* Joyce Parker [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *Sent:* Thursday, March 27, 2008 12:48 PM *To:* Joyce Parker *Subject:* FACTORY OUTLET Faithful Customers and Friends: We are sorry to announce that the Factory Outlet will be closing. We do not have a definite date yet so we will continue as usual until a decision is made. We are happy to say we are going forward with our spring fabric sale and will include all store inventory in the sale. Yes, even the closeout merchandise. Imagine the savings! Better yet everything will be reduced by 25% at the register. We are also extending the time. The sale will continue through April 25^th *.** Remember April 1**^st ** -25**^th **, 25% off.* Post the flyer below on your frig to remind you. Joyce Parker Manager *FACTORY OUTLET * *OUR ANNUAL SPRING SALE BEGINS * *APRIL 1st * *IS SPECIAL * *_ALL STORE MERCHANDISE _* *25% OFF* NO FURTHER DISCOUNTS ALLOWED ___ 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-cost] Reminder: Costume-Con 26 Historical Masquerade Pre-registration
Costume-Con 26 Historical Masquerade Call for Entries The Costume-Con 26 Historical Masquerade recognizes creativity, scholarship, stage presentation, and workmanship skills in the context of historical clothing. It celebrates the history of costume, including all cultures, periods, and types of dress. Historical costume is costume based on clothing that was worn or could have been worn somewhere in the past of this world. The Historical Masquerade will take place on Sunday, April 27th, 2008. To enter the CC26 Historical you must be a member of CC26, as must all models you may plan to use. We are expecting to have a particularly large number of entries for this Costume-Con, as the Bay Area has so many opportunities for historical costuming. Because of that, we would like to encourage interested costumers to pre-register, even if you only think you will have a garment completed in time. You can submit a registration form, or contact the masquerade directors to express your interest. Deadline for submission by mail: April 15th, 2008 (registration forms can be obtained on the Costume-Con 26 website). Deadline for registration at the con: 8 p.m. Friday, April 25th, 2008, but please don't wait in case we are unable to accept all submissions due to space/time limitations. Thanks, and we are looking forward to a very wonderful historical masquerade at CC26! Eleanor Farrell and Shelley Monson Masquerade Directors CC26 website: http://www.cc26.info email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please feel free to repost this announcement thanks! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] ball jointed dolls
As some of you had these dolls, my question is: Are there any groups you can join to talk about these dolls? Thanks in advance Bjarne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Wright's FACTORY OUTLET - April sale and store closing
Bummer!! Next to the Brimfield summer session, my annual shopping in northern Ma has been a longtime haunt for costume trim. Always great bargains for trims and notions and the unusual find. And wo could beat the automatic markdowns. SIGH Kathleen - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 10:27 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Wright's FACTORY OUTLET - April sale and store closing Arrrgggh One of my very favorite places to shop!? More fun than a candy store!? I used to make a detour to stop there if I was anywhere in the vicinity.? So, yes, anyone who lives in the area--go once, twice, as many times as you can before they close. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Jeanine Swick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Historic Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:18 am Subject: [h-cost] Wright's FACTORY OUTLET - April sale and store closing For those of you in the area of Sturbridge, MA. Jeanine Last month to get cheap trim *From:* Joyce Parker [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *Sent:* Thursday, March 27, 2008 12:48 PM *To:* Joyce Parker *Subject:* FACTORY OUTLET Faithful Customers and Friends: We are sorry to announce that the Factory Outlet will be closing. We do not have a definite date yet so we will continue as usual until a decision is made. We are happy to say we are going forward with our spring fabric sale and will include all store inventory in the sale. Yes, even the closeout merchandise. Imagine the savings! Better yet everything will be reduced by 25% at the register. We are also extending the time. The sale will continue through April 25^th *.** Remember April 1**^st ** -25**^th **, 25% off.* Post the flyer below on your frig to remind you. Joyce Parker Manager *FACTORY OUTLET * *OUR ANNUAL SPRING SALE BEGINS * *APRIL 1st * *IS SPECIAL * *_ALL STORE MERCHANDISE _* *25% OFF* NO FURTHER DISCOUNTS ALLOWED ___ 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
Re: [h-cost] folkwear was: A plea for help
Is this your site? http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/bordonia.htm -Original Message- Our group is not completely historical, its a long story... but elements of our history are actually Wend/Sorb. We have the pleasure of making the Bordonian National Costume for the first time. If you want to hear the whole story, I am happy to discuss it offline, but its all documented in some dance books my husband published recently. Cheers4now, Aylwen htp://www.bordonia.org ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] ball jointed dolls
Bjarne: I searched for ball jointed dolls+groups on Yahoo and there are several groups as well. Check out: www.denofangels.com for lots of information on BJDs. U.S. Doll magazines Haute Doll and FDQ carry lots of info on BJD's as well. She isn't exactly a BJD, but I started collecting(if two dolls is collecting}a multi-jointed doll called Momoko. She is 1/6 scale and 10 1/2 tall. A dainty 5'3 in comparison to Barbie's more substantial U.S. beef fed 5'9 in real scale. Originally Japanese made, she is now produced in China, which has cut her price 1/3 - 1/2 of the Japan Petworks dolls, and increased production numbers. Volks dolls in Japan is the Holy Grail of most BJD fans--you can have a doll custom made for about $700 and up in U.S. dolls. There is also a U.S. showroom and production center in California. Hope this helps!! Cindy Abel -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Leif og Bjarne Drews Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 10:06 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] ball jointed dolls As some of you had these dolls, my question is: Are there any groups you can join to talk about these dolls? Thanks in advance Bjarne ___ 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
Re: [h-cost] Researching Folk Costumes
Hi Aylwen, I just did a very very superficial check on Geman sites. In short, I found out that the Vendish were a Slavic tribe/people and closely related to the Sorbs. There is still a minority in eastern Germany. Vendish and Sorbish appear to have the same roots, but during the GDR the Sorbish culture was pampered while the Vendish were neglected, so that there is more information about the Sorbish than the Vendish. So says the website of the Vendish minority, unfortunately in German only, but they might answer an English inquiry. http://www.diewenden.de/ But perhaps the Sorbish can help you with what you are looking for? This site has information in English: http://sorben.com/sorb2/ Then there´s a region called Wendland in Germany which has villages in a traditional Vendish shape, the Rundlingsdorf. One of them has a village museum in one of the old farmhouses. They might have information about costume in that area, however they appear to have mostly 19. century things: http://www.luechow.de/index.htm?baum_id=5154inhalt_id=112641 If the link does not work directly, here´s the museum´s contact address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hope this helps, Hanna At 02:15 26.03.2008, you wrote: I am currently researching costumes/clothing that would have been worn by the Vendish people. Does anyone here know what they might have worn as a special outfit that might now have been considered a folk costume, considering they have now been assimilated into German society. Thanks, Aylwen ___ 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
Re: [h-cost] ball jointed dolls
Popping out of lurking. I'll contact Bjarne off-list and fill him in on some fun places onlineto discuss BJD's.. But I also request that this discussion be droppedfrom the list, since it's so waay off topic. :) Cindy: Momoko has ball joints and therefore is, technicially, a BJD (some people prefer ABJD for Asian Ball-Jointed Doll). There's a bit of an elitist attitude out there that if the doll isn't cast resin, 60cm or 42cm tall doll in the style of the Volks Dollfie that it' isn't a BJD, and shouldn't be included in BJD discussions. Others, though, are far more inclusive, and are happy to talk about Momoko, Syberites, and Tonner's Ellowyne Wilde. I know you're generalizing, but I will raise my hand in saying that Volks dolls are not my own holy grail. I personally am a bigger fan of more realistic sculpts, such as those made by Elfdoll. Volks dolls happen to be the most expensive in their size classes. You can find similar dolls for hundreds of dollars less, and if that's still too rich for you, you can go down in size to 42cm (aka MSD), and even smaller sizes (I have several that are only around 5 tall). To wrestle in at least a little on-topic commentary: as other's have mentioned, BJD's are great to sew for because they have very correct proportions, except for their ridiculously long legs. Ok, some also have ridiculously large boobs. There's a couple of folks out there doing historic clothes and shoes for these dolls, and some of the doll clothing companies have been doing psuedo-historical stuff for a while. Ellowyne Wilde and her size counterpart Evangeline Ghastly have some really nifty, psuedo-Victorian outfits. If you're interested in more information, contact me off-list. And now back to lurking. :) Claudine (playing with BJD's since 2005 :) ) - Original Message From: Abel, Cynthia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 8:52:16 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] ball jointed dolls Bjarne: I searched for ball jointed dolls+groups on Yahoo and there are several groups as well. Check out: www.denofangels.com for lots of information on BJDs. U.S. Doll magazines Haute Doll and FDQ carry lots of info on BJD's as well. She isn't exactly a BJD, but I started collecting(if two dolls is collecting}a multi-jointed doll called Momoko. She is 1/6 scale and 10 1/2 tall. A dainty 5'3 in comparison to Barbie's more substantial U.S. beef fed 5'9 in real scale. Originally Japanese made, she is now produced in China, which has cut her price 1/3 - 1/2 of the Japan Petworks dolls, and increased production numbers. Volks dolls in Japan is the Holy Grail of most BJD fans--you can have a doll custom made for about $700 and up in U.S. dolls. There is also a U.S. showroom and production center in California. Hope this helps!! Cindy Abel -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Leif og Bjarne Drews Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 10:06 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] ball jointed dolls As some of you had these dolls, my question is: Are there any groups you can join to talk about these dolls? Thanks in advance Bjarne ___ 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
Re: [h-cost] ball jointed dolls-groups
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OurSilentFriends/ This is a VERY active group. Lots of great pictures and discussions. Sg ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] looking for scan of Alcega Scholar robe
Is this 16th century? If so, I'd love to have one. Sharon Collier -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wanda Pease Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 5:12 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] looking for scan of Alcega Scholar robe Re: looking for scan of Alcega Scholar robe Can I just add that anyone who doesn't have a copy of this marvellous book should really think about getting one as a standard reference if they work on the 16th century, much like Janet Arnold's. I've had my copy for about 8 years now, and it's one of the most useful books I've ever had ( After reading the information above I went to the David Brown site to order another softback. Sadly they came back haven't any more. I cried, I whined, I send pleas directly to Ian Stevens their friendly marketing director who just happened to be in England at the moment. He sent our into the dim reaches of Oxbow books warehouse and unearthed the last 5 copies they had. I say Had because I now have them. They are $70 each because David Brown charged $65 plus $5 shipping. If you want one I can let you have it for that plus the amount it will cost to media mail (or other, contact me) it to you. I'm also trying to get my hands on some others that aren't perfect, but can be made to have all the information. Now this is not an attempt to undercut either Oxbow, David Brown (my favorite form of Crack), or Mr. and Mrs. Bean. I desperately want this book back in print. The thing is that I believe that it would sell slowly but steadily in about 200 copies per year (or am I under/over estimating?). David Brown would be happy to handle the selling if it had the opportunity. Buying copies to the Editor/Translator/book publisher get money for more copies and Royalties for all their hard work is the only way to get this done. Anyway, if anyone wants a copy now, let me know and we can probably make a deal. Like Hilary, this is a book I wouldn't be without. The patterns are to scale and really work. It isn't a book for a new sewer. It may not even be a book for someone who hasn't worked with period style patterns before. Took me years to figure out what was going on with some of them, but then it's a Eureka! moment. Regina Romsey. P.S. If you live in England or a European country, you might try and contact Mrs. Bean directly. If they have more copies available themselves, I'm sure they would be happy to sell too! e: ___ 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
Re: [h-cost] A plea for help
I happen to have living with me a German exchange student, (is that serendipitous, or what?) so if you don't have anyone to translate the Vendish site, I will ask her to do it. Sharon Collier -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Aylwen Garden Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 4:51 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] A plea for help We are in Australia but I buy a lot from the US. I would prefer to buy from US or Australia, not the UKas our dollar is too weak against the pound euro. I've found a few pictures of what we need. The bodice/waistcoat will be black, blouse white cotton with cotton lace (so it can be bleached later) and the full circle skirt purple with gold trim. Ideally bodice black wool, but that may be too expensive, so a solid cotton twill lined with cotton, black eyelets for lacing up. If anyone cares to quote for a whole outfit that would be fantastic. We need 15 of these but have a limited budget, so we can sew trim on to save costs hem the skirts. I have to pay for all this myself as the students can't afford it. If I can pay off in instalments that would be perfect, and we'd need to do one as a dummy run to make sure its okay. I'm happy to pay for that one as well. We need to have these done by the end of July, so there is not much time. We want to use them in August and will be touring to New Zealand in September. http://costumes.lovetoknow.com/images/Costumes/0/0d/National_costumes.jpg http://www.pirkadat.org/photos/20041209/cp5+.jpg http://www.dvorana.cz/costumes_jp/turnov/tur-celek-1.jpg Cheers, Aylwen ps. so we get this off the list, please reply to my email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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
Re: [h-cost] folkwear was: A plea for help
Yes, although the sources page is missing. I will get it back up later. It all starts at http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/bordonia2.htm Its been amazing how many dancers here have adopted the Bordonian identity. Cheers, Aylwen On Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 3:44 AM, otsisto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is this your site? http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/bordonia.htm -Original Message- Our group is not completely historical, its a long story... but elements of our history are actually Wend/Sorb. We have the pleasure of making the Bordonian National Costume for the first time. If you want to hear the whole story, I am happy to discuss it offline, but its all documented in some dance books my husband published recently. Cheers4now, Aylwen htp://www.bordonia.org ___ 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-cost] Adding color to silk
I have a length of silk taffeta that has an embroidery pattern that is invokative of an Elizabethan pattern, except that it is all off-white on off-white. I would like to add color to the flowers without embroidering them all. So I was thinking of painting dabs or washes of color to those flowers. I know that there are special paints that are typically used on silk, but I was wondering about using paints closer to hand - watercolors, gouaches, acryllics and oils? Anyone have experience of using these on silk fabric? This gown will be worn occasionally - maybe two or three times a year at most, and I expect it to be hand washed only when it needs it. thanks alex ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Adding color to silk
Acrylic will make it stiff. -Original Message- I have a length of silk taffeta that has an embroidery pattern that is invokative of an Elizabethan pattern, except that it is all off-white on off-white. I would like to add color to the flowers without embroidering them all. So I was thinking of painting dabs or washes of color to those flowers. I know that there are special paints that are typically used on silk, but I was wondering about using paints closer to hand - watercolors, gouaches, acryllics and oils? Anyone have experience of using these on silk fabric? This gown will be worn occasionally - maybe two or three times a year at most, and I expect it to be hand washed only when it needs it. thanks alex ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Adding color to silk
I once added colour to trim by hand painting it with regular dye - it was highly successful. Sarah Paterson - Original Message - -Original Message- I have a length of silk taffeta that has an embroidery pattern that is invokative of an Elizabethan pattern, except that it is all off-white on off-white. I would like to add color to the flowers without embroidering them all. So I was thinking of painting dabs or washes of color to those flowers. I know that there are special paints that are typically used on silk, but I was wondering about using paints closer to hand - watercolors, gouaches, acryllics and oils? Anyone have experience of using these on silk fabric? This gown will be worn occasionally - maybe two or three times a year at most, and I expect it to be hand washed only when it needs it. thanks alex ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Adding color to silk
Having gotten way too much paint on my clothes over the years, (I paint sets, I can tell you that acrylics do not easily wash out. Plus, they go through the washer and dryer. I've washed my paint clothes loads of times. Try the wash/paint technique first, because they do add stiffness. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alexandria Doyle Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 1:55 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] Adding color to silk I have a length of silk taffeta that has an embroidery pattern that is invokative of an Elizabethan pattern, except that it is all off-white on off-white. I would like to add color to the flowers without embroidering them all. So I was thinking of painting dabs or washes of color to those flowers. I know that there are special paints that are typically used on silk, but I was wondering about using paints closer to hand - watercolors, gouaches, acryllics and oils? Anyone have experience of using these on silk fabric? This gown will be worn occasionally - maybe two or three times a year at most, and I expect it to be hand washed only when it needs it. thanks alex ___ 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
Re: [h-cost] Adding color to silk
Alexandria Doyle wrote: So I was thinking of painting dabs or washes of color to those flowers. I know that there are special paints that are typically used on silk, but I was wondering about using paints closer to hand - watercolors, gouaches, acryllics and oils? Anyone have experience of using these on silk fabric? I have used Dy-na-flow on silk. I got a set of about ten colors for about $15 online, but they are also readily available in craft and fabric stores. I used the brights set, but got pastel results. My yellow and pink came out nice, I had trouble getting a good orange down, and the darker blue and purples just washed out. The colors bleed, so if you wanted it to stay in one place you need to put down a wax or something like they show on the silk painting websites to outline your shape. Once it dries it is colorfast. I've also used Tulip Color Spray, which is more of a paint than a dye. I got good color with the blues and greens I used, but the result was a bit stiff. This stuff also bleeds and spreads, if that's not the effect you want you need to outline it with something. My experience with acrylic paint on fabric is that fabric readily takes the paint and holds it well. You wouldn't think water based paint is hard to remove, but it is. The fabric will be stiff where it has been painted, it's essentially a layer of plastic. The advantage is that it won't spread after it's applied, and you have pretty good control with a brush in putting it exactly where you want it for detail. Dawn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Adding color to silk
Having done a certain amount of fabric painting in my youth, dilute acrylic paints a bit so they sink into the fabric and are more flexible. There's medium you can buy to add that's specifically for fabric, but I never noticed that it made much of a difference. Jen ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] ball jointed dolls
On Mar 28, 2008, at 10:31 AM, Leif og Bjarne Drews wrote: Dear Cindy, Thanks a lot! The one i have is a Volks Super Dolfie. A bit of a warning... most of the online doll communities I know of have a pretty high drama quotient. andy ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Adding color to silk
I seriously suggest using the medium if one wants to paint with acrylics on fabric. Acrylic will flake or peal over time, and the medium helps to prevent that. I lost my favorite theatre stage hands shirt because we didn't know that when we painted them with watered down, but straight acrylics. Kimiko --- Pixel, Goddess and Queen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There's medium you can buy to add that's specifically for fabric, but I never noticed that it made much of a difference. Jen Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] early Tudor/medieval Fashion or Not?
Can you find a site with the St. Nick painting? It is possible (without seeing the painting) that it could be a wide guard or a replacement of a worn hem with different available material. De -Original Message- Mary Tudor's lady in waiting, and the girl on the right in the St Nicholas picture, don't appear to be tucking up their skirts in any way. (In the St Nicholas, I can't tell what her hands are doing, but her apron is lying flat). I'm intrigued, if this is allegorical or an artistic convention, why did artists want to show shorter skirts like that? Is it just that she's so poor, she's grown out of her gown ;-) ? Jean ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
