Thanks all, including the ones who replied privately, for all the
buckram info. (Who knew it was called Crown Buckram?!) This list with
it's broad spectrum of eras & areas of interest is just the best.
--cin
Cynthia Barnes
cinbar...@gmail.com
From: Lynn Downward <lynndownw...@gmail.com>
To: Historical Costume <h-cost...@indra.com>
Subject: Re: [h-cost] plans for Yule/Solstice/whatever new costume
projects
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Hi Cin,
I don't know Silicon Valley at all but you might try Stone Mountain &
Daughter in Berkeley. Last time I needed the double-weight theater buckram
they had it. Give Lacis a skip on that one.
If you can't find what you want, you can use two pieces of regular buckram
larger than the correct size. Lay one down on your ironing board and spray
it with water. Take the second piece and lay it on the bias of the first and
steam it together. Leave it alone until it is completely cool and dry. I
can't promise it will stay for the twisting manipulations for a hennin but
it works beautifully for the hats I've made.
LynnD
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