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Title: Not really OT...
Post by: Kate XXXXXX on February 06, 2009, 06:07:34 AM
Don't you think this would make the mostFANTASTICfairy wings?

http://www.luminex.it/pagine/photo.html
Title: Re: Not really OT...
Post by: Marietta Graziella on February 06, 2009, 07:52:53 AM
How marvelous!!!  Too bad our faire is during daylight hours, only.  It would be such a waste to have beautifully lit wings in the bright sun.

Also, I didn't see any just plain yardage.  A tablecloth could probably be used but I don't know how the fibers react to being cut.  It does open the door to some amazing possiblities, though!
Title: Re: Not really OT...
Post by: Taffy Saltwater on February 06, 2009, 08:27:38 AM
It doesn't look like it glows in light, but wow!  I'd love to have a sissy bar bag made of this for my scooter.  For us non-fae, a chemise would be gorgeous.
Title: Re: Not really OT...
Post by: Kate XXXXXX on February 06, 2009, 08:53:05 AM
Quote from: Marietta Graziella on February 06, 2009, 07:52:53 AM
How marvelous!!!  Too bad our faire is during daylight hours, only.  It would be such a waste to have beautifully lit wings in the bright sun.

Also, I didn't see any just plain yardage.  A tablecloth could probably be used but I don't know how the fibers react to being cut.  It does open the door to some amazing possiblities, though!


I'm exploring the yardage issue with the London agents...
Title: Re: Not really OT...
Post by: Kate XXXXXX on February 06, 2009, 08:55:19 AM
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on February 06, 2009, 08:27:38 AM
It doesn't look like it glows in light, but wow!  I'd love to have a sissy bar bag made of this for my scooter.  For us non-fae, a chemise would be gorgeous.

Apparently it's rather more like silk organza in texture than a soft, drapy fabric, so I'm not sure if it would be suitable for a chemise...
Title: Re: Not really OT...
Post by: Anna Iram on February 06, 2009, 09:21:49 AM
Maybe not for faire but if you were costuming for a play...perhaps Midsummer's Night Dream? That would be lovely!

How about for the ghosts of Christmas in A Christmas Carol?

Neat stuff!

Title: Re: Not really OT...
Post by: Kate XXXXXX on February 06, 2009, 09:47:35 AM
Ghosts...  Hamlet or Macbeth, for me!   ;D
Title: Re: Not really OT...
Post by: Syrilla on February 06, 2009, 09:50:44 AM
I have looked into that wonderful fabric.  It is very expensive.  Esp. for theatrical use.  One day... one day!
Title: Re: Not really OT...
Post by: Tammy on February 06, 2009, 06:53:45 PM
It's SO pretty!!
Title: Re: Not really OT...
Post by: Lady L on February 07, 2009, 12:52:35 AM
Wow, that's very cool stuff! At the end of Sept, it gets dark earlier, then we could have gorgeous wings, Marietta! Or even on those cloudy days, maybe.
Title: Re: Not really OT...
Post by: Kate XXXXXX on February 07, 2009, 08:11:51 AM
Quote from: Lady L on February 07, 2009, 12:52:35 AM
Wow, that's very cool stuff! At the end of Sept, it gets dark earlier, then we could have gorgeous wings, Marietta! Or even on those cloudy days, maybe.

And what about your lovely wreath?  Just imagine if you could light it up like a halo?

Or a ruff like this one...

(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_EHVPN5i19c8/SCTknXB7o0I/AAAAAAAABMs/EJS2V0sJD0A/elizabethan-ruff-02.jpg)
Title: Re: Not really OT...
Post by: Lady L on February 07, 2009, 11:50:56 PM
Oops, your pic didn't work for me. Ruffs would be gorgeous though, well, it looks great in my mind...
Title: Re: Not really OT...
Post by: Kate XXXXXX on February 08, 2009, 04:02:39 PM
Quote from: Lady L on February 07, 2009, 11:50:56 PM
Oops, your pic didn't work for me. Ruffs would be gorgeous though, well, it looks great in my mind...

I wonder how that evaporated...  Here, I'll try again!

(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_EHVPN5i19c8/SCTknXB7o0I/AAAAAAAABMs/EJS2V0sJD0A/elizabethan-ruff-02.jpg)
Title: Re: Not really OT...
Post by: Lady L on February 09, 2009, 01:15:41 AM
Still seeing the dreaded red X.
Title: Re: Not really OT...
Post by: Kate XXXXXX on February 09, 2009, 02:01:48 AM
Not sure why...  It shows up just fine both times here.  Oh, well, mysteries of cyberspace an' all that.  Have a URL instead: http://lh5.ggpht.com/_EHVPN5i19c8/SCTknXB7o0I/AAAAAAAABMs/EJS2V0sJD0A/elizabethan-ruff-02.jpg
Title: Re: Not really OT...
Post by: Lady L on February 09, 2009, 02:33:49 AM
LoL, that link goes to a google page "not found"

The requested URL /_EHVPN5i19c8/SCTknXB7o0I/AAAAAAAABMs/EJS2V0sJD0A/elizabethan-ruff-02.jpg was not found on this server

Maybe I am not meant to see what you are trying to show me.
Title: Re: Not really OT...
Post by: Kate XXXXXX on February 09, 2009, 03:21:18 AM
GRR! ARGH!  Thunk (head/desk emoticon missing)

Well, I tried.  Just for you, a similar idea:

(http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/virginqueen/images/photogallery/340x255/elizabeth_ruff.jpg)

let's hope THAT one works!

Title: Re: Not really OT...
Post by: DragonWing on February 09, 2009, 02:38:50 PM
 :o Oh that is really wonderful stuff. The Ideas are flowing
Title: Re: Not really OT...
Post by: Lady L on February 10, 2009, 12:06:01 AM
Aye, that one worked. Would be lovely in glow in the dark fabric!
Saw the movie too.