Many beginning and hobbyist costumers believe that professional costume/prop builders have unlimited and specialized resources with which to ply their craft. Actually, the pros create things in much the same way that hobbyists do, working as resourcefully and creatively as possible with a limited budget. Creating the Character Costume dives into these methods to showcase how to achieve expert looks with limited means and lots of creativity. Part One explores tools, materials, and construction methods.
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Part I Creating Your Character Costume |
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Chapter 1 Pre-Production---What to Know Before Beginning Your Costume |
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Things to Consider When Costuming for... |
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Fun! Halloween, Themed Parties, and Other Costumed Social Events |
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Cosplay for Conventions---Hall Costumes and Masquerades/Costume Contests |
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Theater, Dance, and Live Performance |
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List of Supplies---Tools, Building Materials, and Other Helpful Items |
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Basic Sewing Techniques and Helpful Hints |
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Chapter 2 Pattern-Making and Creating Basic Patterns |
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Creating Patterns Versus Using Store-Bought Patterns |
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Chapter 3 Accessories and Finishing |
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The Basics of Hat-Making and Different Types of Hats |
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Creating a Basic Hat Pattern (and Altering the Pattern to Create a Variety of Hats) |
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Creating a Basic Shoe Shape |
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Covering an Existing Pair of Shoes: Creating a Fantasy Pair of Boots |
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F Dyeing, Aging, and Distressing |
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Chapter 4 Wigs and Hairpieces |
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The Care and Feeding of Your Wig |
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Other Types of Hairpieces |
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Simple Stitched Center-Part Wig |
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Building Armor from Cardboard: A Re-creation of Spartan Armor |
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Part II Tools, Tips, and Talks with Costumers and Cosplayers |
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Chapter 8 Cricket Bauer Pohanka |
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Chapter 12 Jennifer McCollum |
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Chapter 13 Richard Siebigteroth and Cynthia Hardesty |
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Chapter 15 Allison (Aly) Amidei |
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Chapter 18 About the Author: Cheralyn Lambeth |
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Cheralyn Lambeth is a professional costume, prop, and puppet builder whose work has been featured on TV, film and on tour, including Sesame Street Live, The Net, Dinosaurs!, The Muppet Christmas Carol, the Star Trek Earth Tour, Titanic: The Movie on Tour, and Star Trek: The Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton. Most recently, she has done costuming work for a photo shoot for the film?The Hunger Games, on the Showtime television series Homeland, and with a touring production of?Avenue Q.
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