Costumes, Accessories, Props, And Stage Illusions Made Easy

by Rogers, Barb

• ISBN13: 9781566081030
• ISBN10: 1566081033
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-09-30
• Publisher: Pioneer Drama Service

Summary

Transform common people into superheroes, movie stars, witches -- whatever illusion you want to create. Creative costuming is all in the details. One garment can take on many totally different looks depending on how you accessorise it. Over the years, the author has learned all the tricks about how anyone can turn leftover clothing into fabulous costumes. This book's numerous drawings explain in detail the costuming process of 'turning straw into gold'. It shows you how to design illusions that you never thought possible. Yes, you can easily do all this -- and at a minimum expense! This is another Barb Rogers must have book for your library of costume ideas.

Author Biography

Ran her own costume shop, Broadway Bazaar Costumes, for ten years. Developed her own way of designing costumes from cast-off clothing. Member of National Costumers Association for ten years during which time she won numerous awards for her costumes. Has written several books on costuming.

Table of Contents

Preface	1	(1)
Introduction	2	(3)
Materials	5	(4)
Section I: Costumes	9	(70)
Full Costumes	11	(49)
Jackets and Pants	60	(10)
Costumes for Children	70	(9)
Section II: Accessories	79	(78)
Hats and Headpieces	81	(25)
Big Heads	106	(14)
Masks	120	(9)
Jewelry	129	(3)
Collars, Cuffs, Flaps, and Capes	132	(6)
Wings	138	(2)
Gloves, Belts, and Aprons	140	(4)
Feet, Shoes, and Leggings	144	(6)
Undergarments	150	(7)
Section III: Props	157	(24)
Native American Props	159	(5)
Wands and Poles	164	(2)
Armor	166	(4)
Thrones, Crowns, and Scepters	170	(6)
Dinnerware	176	(3)
Lamps	179	(2)
Section IV: Illusion Costumes	181	(18)
Illusions	183	(16)
References	199	(2)
Index	201	(4)
About the Author	205