Tom
12-20-2005, 05:34 PM
When it comes to finding the correct material for any given project sometimes it means a small investment that many of us can not afford so here's a few hints.
Cloth such as silk and velvet, both very costly can be obtained at you local second hand clothing stores in many forms.
Tyes made from silk for .50 cents and silk shirts for .25 cents.
Beads from old necklaces often look better than from new since many older ones have more charm and often reflect the right colors and sizes.
Irish linens for linings and 100% cottons for clothing items, feathers from old bolos.
Leather jackets for foot wear, bags laces, straps and bags.
Fur coats and old fur hats for simular items.
Containers of old buttons especially shell and porcelain buttons.
Silver brooches and even feather fans can be found at second hand clothing stores etc, happy hunting.
Cloth such as silk and velvet, both very costly can be obtained at you local second hand clothing stores in many forms.
Tyes made from silk for .50 cents and silk shirts for .25 cents.
Beads from old necklaces often look better than from new since many older ones have more charm and often reflect the right colors and sizes.
Irish linens for linings and 100% cottons for clothing items, feathers from old bolos.
Leather jackets for foot wear, bags laces, straps and bags.
Fur coats and old fur hats for simular items.
Containers of old buttons especially shell and porcelain buttons.
Silver brooches and even feather fans can be found at second hand clothing stores etc, happy hunting.