Re: [h-cost] rayon prints and contact lenses

2007-05-09 Thread slc_fire
I bought my bloodshot and black-out contact lenses from my local eye doctor. Many are carrying special fx lenses now. Sheree Sylvia Rognstad [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know of some good online sites for buying small 1930s type rayon prints? And I can't recall the name of the

Re: [h-cost] China silk?

2007-05-01 Thread slc_fire
Is that the same as silk habotai? Dharma Trading Co. is a great source for inexpensive silk. You get a greater discount when you buy in bulk bolts. Sheree [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: China silk is very thin, though not sheer, silk that moves and flutters with the slightest breeze.

Re: [h-cost] Woven Buttons was: Monkey Claw Buttons

2007-04-19 Thread slc_fire
I think that might have been me. I first learned how to make wrapped (woven) buttons from the Renaissance Tailor web site http://www.vertetsable.com/demos_buttons.htm but then a very nice lady taught me her method of making the same kind of button on a loom (saves the hands from aching and

Re: [h-cost] Monkey Claw Buttons

2007-04-19 Thread slc_fire
That was absolutely perfect!! Thank you so much Kenet!! Kenet Muir [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a site for tying a monkey's fist would that help? Kenet http://www.animatedknots.com/monkeysfist/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpgWebsite=www.animatedknots.com --- Jane Pease wrote:

Re: [h-cost] Monkey Claw Buttons

2007-04-18 Thread slc_fire
I would love to have this link also! I did, however, learned how to make woven buttons recently. They are woven on a loom and look gorgeous. I can't wait to make more and add them to one of my Persian coats! Thanks! Sheree Jane Pease [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Recently on one

Re: [h-cost] Turkish knots aka frogs?

2007-03-06 Thread slc_fire
Kimiko, I've been on this hunt for a few months too. One thing I've learned - Chinese knots are not at all the same as period Turkish knots/buttons. The buttons on the Turkish coats are interesting. They seem to be very close to the basket woven buttons I found on these 2 webpages:

Re: [h-cost] Cool picture

2007-02-02 Thread slc_fire
Painters of that period were known to carry their own sitting garb and armor. I found it absolutely fascinating to walk around the Louvre and see how many subjects I could find in the same cloths from the same artist! Very fun. There was one artist in particular (and I can't remember his