[h-cost] Bamboo for corsets, was Re: Arnolfi dags and pleats
At 01:45 PM 3/5/2009, you wrote: The closest SCA is almost 2 hours away from me now. If I move to Dallas, I think my sister will go with me. We both love costumes and this period. She makes costumes/garb for the Pocahontas Festival in Larado for several years. BEAUTIFUL beading. HEAVY costumes, too. I'm trying to find boning or something to use for my sorset. The ties I bought aren't long enough so back to the store they go. My neighbor has a yard of MASSIVE bamboo. I may get some of that and strip it into narrow pieces to use. I'll use it green and have it on a dummy until it's dried inside. That way it should keep whatever shape I put it into. It will take some work but no money since it's free. I'm now working so I have no extra money (extra= any). Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine I'd be very leery of using bamboo. It splinters very easily and such splinters pierce just about any fabric and can go into your flesh. Joan Jurancich joa...@surewest.net ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Bamboo for corsets, was Re: Arnolfi dags and pleats
At the expense of my pride I must try to discourage using bamboo. I was young I didn't really know any better, and it was a bad idea. It splintered the first time I wore it. If you are looking for a cheap boning, I would use zip ties. Morrghan From: Joan Jurancich joa...@surewest.net To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Thursday, March 5, 2009 3:37:26 PM Subject: [h-cost] Bamboo for corsets, was Re: Arnolfi dags and pleats At 01:45 PM 3/5/2009, you wrote: The closest SCA is almost 2 hours away from me now. If I move to Dallas, I think my sister will go with me. We both love costumes and this period. She makes costumes/garb for the Pocahontas Festival in Larado for several years. BEAUTIFUL beading. HEAVY costumes, too. I'm trying to find boning or something to use for my sorset. The ties I bought aren't long enough so back to the store they go. My neighbor has a yard of MASSIVE bamboo. I may get some of that and strip it into narrow pieces to use. I'll use it green and have it on a dummy until it's dried inside. That way it should keep whatever shape I put it into. It will take some work but no money since it's free. I'm now working so I have no extra money (extra= any). Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine I'd be very leery of using bamboo. It splinters very easily and such splinters pierce just about any fabric and can go into your flesh. Joan Jurancich joa...@surewest.net ___ 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] Bamboo for corsets, was Re: Arnolfi dags and pleats
The ones I can find around here are too short. I bought 2 packs today and they were 11 and about 2-3 inches too short for my torso. I'll go looking again tomorrow. The bamboo I was considering is a Japanese kind used for making furniture and it doesn't splinter unless it's cut that way. It grows about 40 feet tall and sections are around 15-20 long. It's diameter can be up to 6 inches. It's like a forest in his yard. I'd need only one at that size. I may try a few and see what happens but I plan to make the top of the channels with a removable tape so I can remove the boning if I have to wash it anyway. Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2009 15:50:26 -0800 From: morrgha...@yahoo.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Bamboo for corsets, was Re: Arnolfi dags and pleats At the expense of my pride I must try to discourage using bamboo. I was young I didn't really know any better, and it was a bad idea. It splintered the first time I wore it. If you are looking for a cheap boning, I would use zip ties. Morrghan From: Joan Jurancich joa...@surewest.net To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Thursday, March 5, 2009 3:37:26 PM Subject: [h-cost] Bamboo for corsets, was Re: Arnolfi dags and pleats At 01:45 PM 3/5/2009, you wrote: The closest SCA is almost 2 hours away from me now. If I move to Dallas, I think my sister will go with me. We both love costumes and this period. She makes costumes/garb for the Pocahontas Festival in Larado for several years. BEAUTIFUL beading. HEAVY costumes, too. I'm trying to find boning or something to use for my sorset. The ties I bought aren't long enough so back to the store they go. My neighbor has a yard of MASSIVE bamboo. I may get some of that and strip it into narrow pieces to use. I'll use it green and have it on a dummy until it's dried inside. That way it should keep whatever shape I put it into. It will take some work but no money since it's free. I'm now working so I have no extra money (extra= any). Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine I'd be very leery of using bamboo. It splinters very easily and such splinters pierce just about any fabric and can go into your flesh. Joan Jurancich joa...@surewest.net ___ 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 _ Hotmail® is up to 70% faster. Now good news travels really fast. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_70faster_032009 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Bamboo for corsets, was Re: Arnolfi dags and pleats
Becky Rautine wrote: The ones I can find around here are too short. I bought 2 packs today and they were 11 and about 2-3 inches too short for my torso. I'll go looking again tomorrow. I believe the bigger ones are sold with plumbing supplies. They come in 24 and 36 lengths. If you ask for zip ties or cable ties you'll get the shorter ones. Dawn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Bamboo for corsets, was Re: Arnolfi dags and pleats
I will go look tomorrow. I didn't know they came that long. I definitely ask for the longer ones. I can cut them myself.. I think. We have a can of that plastic cover paint to use on the ends. Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2009 18:24:03 -0600 From: d...@reddawn.net To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Bamboo for corsets, was Re: Arnolfi dags and pleats Becky Rautine wrote: The ones I can find around here are too short. I bought 2 packs today and they were 11 and about 2-3 inches too short for my torso. I'll go looking again tomorrow. I believe the bigger ones are sold with plumbing supplies. They come in 24 and 36 lengths. If you ask for zip ties or cable ties you'll get the shorter ones. Dawn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _ Windows Live™ Contacts: Organize your contact list. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/marcusatmicrosoft.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!503D1D86EBB2B53C!2285.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_UGC_Contacts_032009 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Bamboo for corsets, was Re: Arnolfi dags and pleats
The longer ones are often called Duct ties (like duct tape) and with the airconditioning supplies. They're used to hold AC ducts together. They're MUCH beefier than the zip ties. Goodluck Robin On 3/5/09, Becky Rautine zearti...@hotmail.com wrote: I will go look tomorrow. I didn't know they came that long. I definitely ask for the longer ones. I can cut them myself.. I think. We have a can of that plastic cover paint to use on the ends. Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2009 18:24:03 -0600 From: d...@reddawn.net To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Bamboo for corsets, was Re: Arnolfi dags and pleats Becky Rautine wrote: The ones I can find around here are too short. I bought 2 packs today and they were 11 and about 2-3 inches too short for my torso. I'll go looking again tomorrow. I believe the bigger ones are sold with plumbing supplies. They come in 24 and 36 lengths. If you ask for zip ties or cable ties you'll get the shorter ones. Dawn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _ Windows Live™ Contacts: Organize your contact list. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/marcusatmicrosoft.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!503D1D86EBB2B53C!2285.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_UGC_Contacts_032009 ___ 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] Bamboo for corsets, was Re: Arnolfi dags and pleats
You don't need to dip the ends. You can use a candle to help lightly melt the ends together, although I really found that unnecessary after having done a few dozen. I just clipped the ends rounder at that point with toenail clippers. I did that with my reeds, too. Kimiko --- On Thu, 3/5/09, Becky Rautine zearti...@hotmail.com wrote: myself.. I think. We have a can of that plastic cover paint to use on the ends. Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
