The Elven Tailor

Have a look at Alleycatscratch for some tips on cheating with chain mail. Also, should you go for the knitted variety, have a look at these patterns as they might be of help! Best of luck, Es

Oh nooooo! I just binned a pair yesterday as they were getting a bit manky after a few years unused in my cupboard!!!!!!!! There you go, NEVER EVER throw anything away! If I still had them I'd have given them to you to get rid of them! Oh well..... sorry, just had to say it, not to tease you! Sorry! Goes to show, if you need something, don't be afraid to ask... you never know! Maybe we should set up a swap-shop for costumes and bits&bobs? Espen

Thought I'd post this here as well: The old events in the UK were held in quite large venues, (especially the last one) and personally, I spent loads of time running from room to room and missed out on certain things i wanted to see. The main room was so huge, watching people on stage was near impossible unless you were seated on the first rows. It also caused some confusion about where and when things were taking place. Sign posting is key to any venue, ant this one needs proper posters with times and rooms etc. The venue should be of the right size to ensure the intimacy that such an event can create between visitors, crew, guests and co-ordinators. Rather than having an enormous venue, I think it's important to look at the things we expect from a venue, facilities such as conference rooms/"cinema", cafes, seating areas, meeting points, changing area (for costumers) etc. These are the things that somehow failed at the other events. Another issue around the venue is the cost of renting it and the staff needed to facilitate it. A large venue costs more to run, hence the ticket costs will go up. I think it's more important to ensure that as many fans as possible will be able to come to the event by keeping the costs down. By making sure the tickets are affordable (on top of travel costs and accomodation) more people will attend. Es x (also posted this in another thread as the subject is similar...)

Well, that all depends... (I'm not being negative here, just constructive) The old events in the UK were held in quite large venues, (especially the last one) and it ment a lot of walking around in emty spaces between rooms. It also caused some confusion about where and when things were taking place. Personally, I spent loads of time running from room to room and missed out on certain things i wanted to see... The next issue about a large venue is the cost of renting it and the staff needed to facilitate it. Take this into consideration and the ticket costs will go up. I think it's more important to ensure that as many fans as possible will be able to come to the event by keeping the costs down. Also, a large venue might take away the intimacy that such an event can create between visitors, crew, guests and co-ordinators. This is the perfect opportunity to create lasting bonds between fans and guests, and the venue does not need to be huge to house such an event. In my view I think it's far more important to look at the things we expect from a venue, facilities such as cafes, seating areas, meeting points, changing area (for costumers) etc. By the way, I heard a rumour that another show will take place somewhere near Heathrow, is that true? Has it been announced yet? Es x (also posted this in another thread as the subject is similar...)

Make your own robe! Not too difficult, and with a little help it's even easier! Look at this robe pattern from Sewingpatterns.com, it's very similar to the design. Or if you want to have more use out of your pattern, get this one so you can make different cloaks and capes. And for fabric, a bit of dark grey or black wool or even felt should do the trick! A school jumper from Debenhams can have a coloured trim added to the neckline, and you are nearly there. Not too difficult.. Hugs, Es the Elven Tailor

Such a cool idea! I bought a LDD for a friend for X-mas and thought it'd be a great idea for costumes! If anyone needs help with a costume, you know who to contact! (Me... haha!)

Sorry for hogging space and being off topic! Same here, lots of work and little play... yeah my website went down but it's back up now (nearly!) Have been thinking about making a Jack Sparrow costume for myself, will look into it... next premiere maybe! Would love to do some more costume panels but will have to wait and see! If they ask Julia... then chances are I'll be there too, if not on my own! LOL! I'll add your website to mine as well! To TurkFox: Looking good, did you give my headpiece suggestion any thought? What are you using for the mohawk? And how are you making the shoulderpads? I really suggest the funfoam, it's so easy! I made Legolas' vambracers that way, have a look if you like: Leggy Bracers Good luck! Es

Hi Steph! How have you been!? Haha! Yeah, fancy seeing me here... I only jost discovered this forum! Quite fancy going to another show this year but have no time to take hols, so might have to wait till next year in UK. What have you been up to lately? Es x

Hi TurkFox. I'd suggest getting someone to help you make a plaster helmet cast of your head. It's easier than you'd think. Cover your head in plastic/clingfilm, tightly wrapped. use strips of plaster bandages to make a close fitting helmet to the desired shape and leave it to dry fully before removing. Make sure it is in the shape you need, plaster smooth enough for painting and that it is thick enough not to crumbe when taken off. You can paint directly onto the plaster or add layers of paper mache to shape and form it further. For the body parts, see this interesting website on using craft foam to make armour. It can be adapted to your needs easily! http://amethyst-angel.com/armormaking.html Good luck, and feel free to ask me Q's if you are stuck!