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November 21, 2010

Thanksgiving and the Costumes of Christmas Present

Thanksgiving…

A day of rest, relaxation and overindulgence, and the last day before our annual Christmas surge of Santa suit rentals and sales, and Santa wigs and beards sales and all the other Christmas costumes and accessories.

Thanksgiving…

The day before all the office, church, school, organization and association Christmas parties begin prepping for the first 2 or three weeks of December.

The Snowmen are clean, the Reindeer are groomed. The Toy Soldiers are lined up in a row. Elf suits galore, as are Santa Belles and Mrs. Santa’s. A Nutcracker or two.

Not to forget the array of Christmas Carol characters, Scrooge, Bob Cratchitt and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future.

We have white eyebrows and glasses and makeup for rosy red lips and cheeks for Santa; and gloves, and even padding, too. You forgot the Santa bells (not the Santa Belles) to ring out when Santa arrives? We have them as well.


But for Thursday , A couple of we Pilgrims and a scattering of Native American friends will be breaking bread, followed by an afternoon of college and professional football. Hmmmm….I don’t remember football games in ’21….1621, that is..

Note: We no longer have a brick and mortar business; but feel free to visit our advertiser (Santasuits.com) on this page who so graciously provided us with the picture of the costumes.


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November 4, 2010

Stage and Theatre Makeup! For Christmas and All Year Round!

 

Stage and Theatre Makeup!  For Christmas and All Year Round!

Stage makeup is more than lathering on a heavy layer of grease paint or pancake; or applying your mascara on heavier than usual, so that you aren’t washed out looking under the bright lights on stage.

Stage makeup might include making a ‘Rudolph’ nose out of nose putty or adding prosthetic ears for one of Santa’s elves, or anything else that might be ‘face-altering’ so as to achieve a specific look. 

Some brands of stage makeup are better than others.  Most stage makeup is Hypo-Allergenic (but check the label to be certain).  In our former life in the brick and mortar costume retail business, we sold ‘Mehron’ and ‘Ben Nye’ brands, along with a couple that no longer exist.

For a general makeup book, you might want to review ‘Stage Makeup’ by Richard Corson.  Hopefully you can find it at your local library, as it is a little pricey.

 

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December 21, 2009

CHRISTMAS IS ONLY 1 DAY AWAY…

Christmas is only 1 day away

 

 

 NO, It’s Today!

Christmas is now here, with its array of costumed characters.  Of course, Santa is our December star, but he needs a lot of help from Mrs. Santa, the elves, Dancer and Prancer and the rest of the reindeer and a few Santa Belles. Brrrr….it’s cold, but our Snowman is happy with the weather. 


And the season abounds with Tin Soldiers, and Nutcrackers and Toy costumes of every kind.  Not to mention “The Nutcracker” and “A Christmas Carol” costumes.

And how do we know all about costumes?  We have been in business for 149 years (since 1860).  Our origin goes back to the James Buchanan presidency (the one before Abraham Lincoln).  That’s a long time ago, although none of us are quite that old .

For ALL of your Santa or Christmas Season costume questions,  our email address is:  

costumes3@gmail.com 

(note that this is not a live link, you’ll need to cut and paste)

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December 18, 2009

How to Make a Santa Claus Costume : How to be a Bad Santa Claus

Learn how to be a bad Santa when in a Santa Claus costume for a Christmas party in this free holiday video clip on holiday costume ideas. Expert: Matt Cail Filmmaker: randy primm

Duration : 0:1:27

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December 17, 2009

How to Make a Santa Claus Costume : How to Act Like Santa Claus

Learn some great tips on how to act like Santa when you are in a Santa Claus costume for a Christmas party. Expert: Matt Cail  Filmmaker: randy primm

Editors Comment:  Good advice!  Look for bad advice in our next video coming soon to a theater (Or computer)  near you.

Duration : 0:1:24

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December 14, 2009

How to Make a Santa Claus Costume : How to Use a Bag of Toys in a Santa Costume

Learn how to use a bag of toys in a Santa Claus costume for a Christmas party in this free holiday video clip on holiday costume ideas. Expert: Matt Cail, Filmmaker: randy primm

Duration : 0:1:29

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December 11, 2009

How to Make a Santa Claus Costume : How to Add Gloves to a Santa Costume

Learn how to add gloves to a Santa Claus costume for a Christmas party in this free holiday video clip on holiday costume ideas. Expert: Matt Cail   Filmmaker: randy primm


Editors Note:  Remove rings and watches, especially if Santa doesn’t use gloves.  If you have tattoos or any other distinguishing mark (scar, blemish) on your hands or wrists, definitely wear gloves as small children sometimes see and recognize things that adults might overlook.  

Duration : 0:1:28

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December 9, 2009

How to Make a Santa Claus Costume : How to Add Glasses to a Santa Costume

Learn how to add glasses to a Santa Claus costume for a Christmas party in this free holiday video clip on holiday costume ideas. Expert: Matt Cail Contact: Filmmaker: randy primm


EDITORS NOTE:  Note the red makeup on Santa’s nose.  Make sure this isn’t overdone and ending up looking like a Rudolph nose.

Duration : 0:1:32

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December 8, 2009

How to Make a Santa Claus Costume : How to Age Yourself for a Santa Costume

Learn some great tips on how to age yourself for a Santa Claus costume for a Christmas party in this free holiday video clip on holiday costume ideas. Expert: Matt Cail  Filmmaker: randy primm

EDITORS NOTE:  Bad Advice, Matt.  Liquid Latex has ammonia as one of it’s primary ingredients.  It should NEVER be used that close to the eyes, IMHO.  Even after the ammonia evaporates, oft times there is a stinging or burning sensation.

It is also a latex (rubber  like) based product which might cause an allergic reaction, or if it gets into the lashes or brows it might be difficult in removing.  It also has a sheen, so that it will require a tad of powder to reduce the sheen.

BTW, the Santa Wig and beard used in this video is about a step or two up from the bottom grade.  Poor sewing, too much shine, doesn’t look real…..a poor choice in a wig and beard set.

 

Duration : 0:1:20

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December 7, 2009

How to Make a Santa Claus Costume : How to Add a Jacket to a Santa Costume

Learn how to add a jacket to a Santa Claus costume for a Christmas party.  Expert: Matt Cail Contact: www.homepaintings.biz  Filmmaker: randy primm

Duration : 0:1:33

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