I'm half-japanese so my wand would be an asian wood... cherry or maple, with asian dragon beard hair core. I think regionally there can be many kinds of wands...
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Laura
baishengli
Oct 1, 2010 2:59 pm
Cool! I have also heard baking the pine block removes moisture from the wood making the car lighter so you can put the weight where you want it. Off topic for...
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Laura
baishengli
Oct 1, 2010 3:02 pm
My son is half-Chinese and his name is Qilin (Kirin I think in Japanese?) So his magical creature would be the qilin! I would keep the English wood to express...
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cassiethewizard
Oct 2, 2010 5:15 am
Sculpey or modeling clay of some kind for the handle, what a great idea. That would be so much easier that carving the handle. With sculpey the handle could...
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Mari
frowningangel
Oct 3, 2010 12:33 pm
Hi everyone I just joined after seeing this group mentioned in Harry Potter Crafts group. I cant wait to see everything that goes on around here and swap...
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jenniferschubert2009
jenniferschu...
Oct 3, 2010 12:33 pm
Hi everyone! I am a newbie to this group, as well as a very basic sewer (my mom is the sewer in my family, but will also be able to help me, if needed). I have...
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darth_eagle
Oct 4, 2010 10:33 am
... If your mom can help in drafting, this image of a hood might help http://www.dartheagle.com/Mccalls_3663_pattern2.jpg Modify it into the appropriate shape...
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direnorgy
Oct 5, 2010 4:28 pm
Hey everyone! I'm new here, and for this Halloween I decided to make Slytherin House Robes for me and my boyfriend. I went searching through the posts here and...
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Laura
baishengli
Oct 5, 2010 4:29 pm
I'm not terrific at altering, but there are some good tutorials out there. Check some of our past messages. As far as the lining I cut the front panels hood...
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meditrina7
Oct 5, 2010 4:29 pm
I hear you about finding fewer supplies year after year. More and more fabric places are closing up and the ones that are still open seem to carry even less. ...
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Cathi M
cathi_vixen
Oct 5, 2010 4:29 pm
Hi Folks, I just finished the robe for my daughter. Pictures are posted here http://thecraftyvixensden.blogspot.com/ and they show that it "covers" a wide...
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James Hinsey
samuraix47
Oct 5, 2010 5:01 pm
I think every online fabric store sells swatches or 1/8 yard size for samples. Try searching on google maps for your area and put in 'fabric' or 'sewing' and...
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droxyy
Oct 6, 2010 2:23 pm
Hi I just joined this group because I saw it mentioned on LJ. =) I am an advanced beginner. I will be starting a project on a new set of teacher robes. Droxy...
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darth_eagle
Oct 6, 2010 5:56 pm
... OMG! THANK YOU FOR THE LINK! ^_^ I had been looking for it since the Geocities Page for it is gone and remembered that the LJ Entry is more complete than...
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Tiffany Vincent
Tiff73
Oct 7, 2010 5:43 pm
There goes the neighborhood. :-P -- . Curiouser and Curiouser ..: http://www.curiousgood.com http://curiousgood.etsy.com http://www.novelprops.com ... ...
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Leah Bramble
kissmacabre
Oct 9, 2010 9:23 pm
Welcome Droxy, Nice to see you here where we can all pick your brains. *cackles maniacally* ;-P spidermoth [Non-text portions of this message have been...
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droxyy
Oct 9, 2010 9:33 pm
Heee! I could just spam you all on buckram hat making. =) If the photo album would let me upload. -sighs- Droxy Kenmore 51218 Singer401A...
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Leah Bramble
kissmacabre
Oct 11, 2010 5:35 pm
I could stand to take a look at that! I'm sure there are one or two intrepid fools **cough** I mean folks who might want to take on a hat-making project!...
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Neume
sailingwest111
Oct 13, 2010 1:43 pm
Yay Droxy is here! Though I dont' think I could call you a Noob. I think I usually call your costuming amazing. I really missed seeing what you and everyone...
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sbkar
Oct 13, 2010 1:43 pm
These might be helpful for those making teaching robes or short cloaks: Unisex Robe & Collar http://butterick.mccall.com/b3820-products-2834.php?page_id=1288 ...
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MadameMalkins-owner@y...
Oct 13, 2010 1:47 pm
Hi everyone! Just want to let you all know that I'm going on vacation for the next week or so and will have limited internet access. If you don't see your...
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MadameMalkins-owner@y...
Oct 13, 2010 1:48 pm
Hi everyone! Just want to let you all know that I'm going on vacation for the next week or so and will have limited internet access. If you don't see your...
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droxyy
Oct 20, 2010 8:46 pm
Hey nice to see you here! I didn't go to dragon con this year. I call myself a advanced beginner. My Augusta costume was the first time I put in a zipper. =)...
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Laura
baishengli
Oct 20, 2010 8:46 pm
In America at both Hancocks and JoAnns they put patterns on sale throughout the year- at least once every 2 months. I always wait and stock up. They usually...
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jenniferschubert2009
jenniferschu...
Oct 20, 2010 8:47 pm
Hi everyone! I am super confused about the hood. I have found online tutorials that explain the attaching of the hood, as well as I have a hood pattern....
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droxyy
Oct 20, 2010 8:50 pm
First- there is a great site on pattern reviews. This site has saved me more misery than I can count! It's free. My pattern review for Augusta. Butterick:...
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jenniferschubert2009
jenniferschu...
Oct 21, 2010 11:30 pm
From different reference pictures that I have looked at, there is mention that the school robes have a "hidden" pocket on the side. However, I can't find a...
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jenniferschubert2009
jenniferschu...
Oct 21, 2010 11:30 pm
Just wanted to follow up and say that after some re-placing, I have found out what I needed. Thanks!...
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jenniferschubert2009
jenniferschu...
Oct 21, 2010 11:30 pm
My local Joanns had McCalls patterns on sale for .99, so I bought M5957 to try and make my robe from (as it also has a hood!) however, the sleeves seem a...
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kissmacabre
Oct 21, 2010 11:30 pm
No one would ever suspect your noob-ness. :D And you're not just good, but CAPSLOCK FABULOUS at characterization. Take heed people! Resource mining to be...
