Quick costume idea for Night of the Phoenix

Arachne Webbstir ArachneWebbstir at hotmail.com
Fri Jun 13 23:56:31 UTC 2003


Are you planning to go wait in line at a bookstore the night PHOENIX 
is released?  Want to wear something a little more special than your 
usual uniform of jeans and tee shirt--but a robe will possibly be too 
hot, bulky or just too hard to get from the tailors/cleaners/dungeon 
by then?

Then try looking for this quick'n'easy product at local craft store 
(perhaps in USA, Michael's or Joann's chains), or order online from  
www.homesew.com

Under "Paint and Markers" catagory at the latter, look for  Tulip 
brand SPARKLE SPRAY (to quote their blurb):  "Temporarily turn 
ordinary clothing and accessories into sparkling fashions!  It's 
quick and easy.  Just spray your garment with the sparkle spray, then 
wear it to your special event  When it's over, just toss the garment 
in the water and wash out the glitter.

Spray is formulated for use on most machine washable fabrics, 
including cottons, poly/cottons, fleece, knit, denim, canvas and 
synthetics".  In a 4 oz. pump spray bottle.  In crystal, gold or 
silver.  $4.95  Photo shows purple tee shirt that looks pretty good. 

It's not aerosol, but it's probably wise not to spray it on around an 
open flame.

Also at www.homesew.com is little kit for kids called the "Mystic 
Bead Book" (see "Jewelry" catagory) for making a bracelet using 
little charms in shape of wizarding objects:  wizard hat, cat, wand, 
owl, cauldron labeled potions, broom, head of smiling dragon (or Loch 
Ness monster?) and book labeled "magic" (don't tell me that product 
pre-dates HP books!).  Priced at only $4.95

By the way, if you are into more elaborate crafts and costuming, did 
you know there's a Yahoo group apparently affiliated with HPFGU (I 
found it in old Announcements) called Madame Malkins. 

If someone wants to copy this post over there, you're welcome (I 
don't know how, I'm a computer newbie...)  There's also an HP Knit 
forum; maybe later in the summer I can post a few ideas & recommended 
books there.

Til later,
ARANITA  





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