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LOOONG time no chat
Welp, I don't know how much it matters as I don't believe anyone reads this, but I am back after a long livejournal hibernation!
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Stuff Arrived!
Last night I had literally made a deal with myself that if the silver crinkle silk didnt arrive or if something for the Rinlothion costume didn't arrive I wouldnt be doing that particaular costume and I wouldn't be going to DragonCon ( Read more... ) -
Periwinkle Silk
Today's costuming ventures consisted of cutting of the pattern for Rinlothion's gown and also dyeing the pongee silk for Arwen's Arch Dress. Nothing big. Little steps. I do think the silk came out a HAIR too dark, so I am going to give RIT a call and see how to lighten it a tad. I am thinking of just using a heavily diluted solution of their color ( Read more... ) -
New Pendant
I don't think I can parade in the ultra revealing Glorfindel costume so I am making the Rivendell Extra costume I have had my eye on. Not Figwit, a simple long gown and cape. I just have to wait for the 5 yards of silk velvet to come back from the dyer and then order 2 more yards for the cape. Then dye it all this chartreuse green color with a tiny ( Read more... ) -
Teal Velvet
Sounds like a bad rock band, right? HAH! But anyways... I bought ::These:: tights ( Read more... ) -
Blue Prints
Here is basically what I am doing for the Glorfindel Tunic ( Read more... ) -
Hilarious
I got emailed this quiz and it is so funny. Here it is:
What Kind of Sex Would You Have With Legolas?
I got:
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WOOHOO
Got my Glorfindel silk ordered tonight after I got back from work. I got 4 yards of silver/ ivory crinkle Lurex organza which you can see here:
Glorfindel SilkIt just has to be dyed this blotchy olivey green and brown. To look like moss on a tree trunk. I will be using a spray bottle to get this look. But of course will be testing a small piece ( Read more... ) -
Arwen Arch Satin
I think I screwed up our washing machine, but I got the lining satin dyed the pale pink. The machine was making these weird grinding noises...but my satin looks great. So I am pretty happy, although my camera photographs it darkly. I am sure it's the lighting though. -
Picking Fabric for Glorfindel
Fabric List So Far ( Read more... )