Costumes! Costumes! Costumes!

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Announcement

Costumes! Costumes! Costumes!

Costumes!      Theatrical

Costumes!   Halloween and Masquerade

Costumes!      Santa’s and Seasonal, Valentines Day, Easter Bunnies 

Our company started in 1860. That’s not a typo….1860!  That was before Abe Lincoln was President of the United States. That’s a lot of years of experience!

We have serviced the theatrical industry, national chains, the general public, and now, YOU!

AJ BUNNY 74P MASCOT

Whether it be a problem of what to wear for your party, or where to find a sexy costume, or a plus size costume; we hope to to help you resolve your costuming questions.

For ideas for this years Halloween party, you can start by looking at 31 days of suggestions from last year.  Go to ‘Archives‘ on the right, and click on ‘October 2009′.

We are available to answer YOUR costume questions!

 BTW, the costumes above [and others] are available at ‘Halloween Costumes’ (see ad in the upper right hand column)

Just Ask!

 

costumes3@gmail.com   or   russkampmann@gmail.com

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For your local National Costumer Association store, click here!

 

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July 31, 2010

Celastic – Session 8

 

 

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July 30, 2010

Celastic – Session 7

 

 

 

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July 29, 2010

Celastic – Session 6

 

 

 

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July 28, 2010

Celastic – Session 4

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July 27, 2010

Celastic – Session 3

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July 26, 2010

Celastic – Session 2

 

 

 

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July 25, 2010

Celastic – Session 1

 

 

 

 

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July 24, 2010

Celastic – Addendum in Advance

 

 

 

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July 23, 2010

Celastic! Celastic, you say! What is Celastic?

Celastic!  

Celastic, you say!  What is Celastic?

For me, Celastic (a trademarked name) and it’s variations (Form Fast for one) have been godsends to my business.  When I was a mere lad in my first few months in the costuming business, I learned some of the old paper mache techniquess to build cartoon character heads for our shop.  You know…a much less sophisticated version of the type of cartoon characters you see might  see at a Disneyland or Kings Dominion.

In layman’s terms, Celastic is a sort of plasticized lightweight canvas or heavyweight fabric, which when softened in Acetone or MEK can be shaped into any  number of objects (using a mold).    It comes in various thicknesses and sizes. 

Cut into strips and/or sections, it is laid over a form or mold and assumes the exact shape and dimensions of the form.  After it dries and is cut off, it has become a clone of the form, except minimally larger.

In the masqueade, theatrical, performing arts arenas, it’s used for puppets, scenery, props, armor,  as well as mascot and cartoon costumes; but it may even have practical applications as in taxidermy and setting of broken bones.  

What I especially like about Celastic is that is impervious to the elements (waterproof), is lightweight enough to be able to be supported on the head/shoulders, and when dented, can easily be snapped back into place.  Paper mache, although lightweight, could easily become misshapen during a rainstorm; and dents required repairs.

TODAY, I start walking you through the video process of building a cartoon character head.  Just click on Costumes! Costumes! Costumes! (in pink) above if you don’t see the videos on this page.

 

NOTE:  For more information about Celastic, please contact us at russkampmann@gmail.com or costumes3@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

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