Over the years, our staff and panelists have discussed handy places to find information, costumes, props, makeup and other supplies. We have listed those sites here. Enjoy!
Blogs & Groups
Official group site of the Dragon Con Costuming Track.
groups.google.com/group/dccostumingtrack
Fabric & Supplies
Atlanta Thread: Fast, friendly resource for sewing notions.
www.atlantathread.com
The Culture Shop: Tribal jewlry and wears.
www.cultureshop.com
Fabric.com: Online fabric dealer.
www.fabric.com
Sew True: Convenient tools for sewing.
www.sewtrue.com
Farthingales: Good for any type of period underwear and losts of costume hardware. Bones, hoop wire, real coutil, a little bit of everything. They also have online tutorials.
www.farthingales.on.ca
Fashion Fabrics Club: Online fabric dealer.
www.fashionfabricsclub.com
Hank Lee's Magic Emporium: A magicians supply: great for smoke producing devices without the heat or flame risk.
www.hanklee.org
Ohio Travel Bag: Large resource for buckles and hard to find hardware.
www.ohiotravelbag.com
The Ring Lord: Chain, chainmail, and jewelry making supplies.
www.theringlord.com
Shimmy Bliss Costuming Co.: Bellydancing costumes and accesories.
www.shimmybliss.com
Thai Silks: Good place to get silk for lower prices than the average retail store.
www.thaisilks.com
Tandy Leather: Largest national leather retailer and wholesaler.
www.tandyleather.com
Make Up
Evil Fire Lizard : Recommended source for fang kits.
www.evilfirelizard.com
FX Supply: For makeup and foam coat.
www.fxsupply.com
Schein Dental/Medical Supplies: Recommended source for dental supplies.
www.henryschein.com
Michael Davy: An excellent source for skullcaps, appliances, latex, and watermelon (a new latex-like medium.)
www.michaeldavy.com
Monster Makers: Mask making, life casting, and dental casting supplies.
www.monstermakers.com
Smooth On: mold making and casting.
www.smooth-on.com
Spartan Company: Neoprine 501 and mold making.
www.spartancompany.com
Organizations & Forums
The Costumers Guide: Pictures of movie costumes and research.
www.costumersguide.com
The Dented Helmet: The Boba Fett and Star Wars Bounty Hunter prop and costume site.
www.thedentedhelmet.com
The International Costumers Guild: Their mission statement: The International Costumers' Guild, Inc., is an affiliation of amateur, hobbyist, and professional costumers dedicated to the promotion and education of costuming as an art form in all its aspects.
www.costume.org
The Jedi Academy: A Star Wars related site.
www.jedi_academy.com
Replica Props Forum: Excellent resource for replica costumes and props.
www.therpf.com
Southeastern Costumers Society: The Atlanta, GA chapter of the International Costumers Society.
www.secfiends.org
Southeastern Theatre Conference:
www.setc.org
Tribe.net: By and for bellydancers.
www.tribe.net