Re: [h-cost] artificial whalebone

Try the smaller gauge zipties and a wirecutter to get then to the length you want. If you want something finer than that, try the plastic calling used tor tagging merchandise. -Original Message- Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 4:26:40 pm To: "Historical Costume" From: "Natalie" Subje

Re: [h-cost] artificial whalebone

Ty-wraps. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= "Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement." --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Nov 16, 2011, at 3:01 AM, Danielle Nunn-Weinberg wrote: Greetings, Has anyone had much luck cutting down the white plastic

Re: [h-cost] artificial whalebone

Someone suggested to me once that cutting strips from a milk jug makes wonderful boning for smaller projects, like dolls. I haven't had time to test it myself, but it seems like a pretty good idea. You can always double up on layers if you need it a bit stiffer too. Natalie

Re: [h-cost] artificial whalebone

1/8" wide zip ties, though they only come in short lengths. Long enough for corsetry, though (yeah, been there, done that). Claudine > >From: Danielle Nunn-Weinberg >To: Historical Costume >Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 3:01 AM >Subject: [h-cost] artif

Re: [h-cost] artificial whalebone

Have you tried weed-waker line? It comes in several sizes and is easy to cut and cheap. Paula > From: manordto...@stthomas.edu > To: h-cost...@indra.com > Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:59:53 + > Subject: Re: [h-cost] artificial whalebone > > In a related project, I once took fairly stiff wire

Re: [h-cost] artificial whalebone

In a related project, I once took fairly stiff wire and wound really flexible wire around it in a tight spiral. It bent as I wanted, but didn't get weird. It was very narrow. On 11/16/11 5:01 AM, "Danielle Nunn-Weinberg" wrote: >Greetings, > >Has anyone had much luck cutting down the white pla

Re: [h-cost] men's hat forms

You could always try the two Yahoogroups that are more or less associated with H-Costume, and used for selling costumes, fabric, books, etc... and start there. They are "swapsell" and "costumetrader" or t

[h-cost] artificial whalebone

Greetings, Has anyone had much luck cutting down the white plastic artificial whalebone, into much smaller pieces, say length-wise? I've tried soaking it in boiling water first to try and soften it up, I tried using a brand new exacto knife, scissors, and all I got was a mess and sore hands.

Re: [h-cost] Organizing Hanging Bag System?

May I suggest clear book bags already with a handle. Doing a search using the terms "library book bags clear hanger" I found a few different companies with bags that may work for what you need. I know when I get the funds for them, that is my plan. Kimiko A Gentlewoman's Accounts http://www.

Re: [h-cost] Organizing Hanging Bag System?

The kind of shoe bags that hang on the back of the door work well for storing notions and such. Try to find one with clear plastic pockets. Catherine -Original Message- From: michaeljdeib...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume Sent: Tue, Nov 15, 2011 2:20 pm Subject: [h-cost] Or

Re: [h-cost] Organizing Hanging Bag System?

Michael, Your best bet would be to sew for it. Buy clear tablecloth plastic, make up your bags with tops in the shape of the hangers you plan to use, and bind the seams with cotton twill. Use an overlapped vertical opening, with perhaps some stitch-down area at the bottom so loose things

Re: [h-cost] Organizing Hanging Bag System?

A friend puts all her projects in large zip-closure plastic bags. Hefty makes a 2.5 gal one, although there is no way to easily hang one without making a hole in the bag. Ziploc makes what they call "Big Bags" in three sizes, all of which have handles which could be used to hang the bag. The

Re: [h-cost] Organizing Hanging Bag System?

Not sure about the hanging part, but ziplock makes some giant ziplock bags. They are pretty sturdy. I use them to organize projects and they come in 3 different sizes. The large is a good size for needlework projects and the xxl is almost big enough for a comforter.  http://www.ziploc.com/Produc