All students of costuming need to learn basic sewing techniques to build costumes for theatrical performance. Basic Sewing for Costume Construction teaches just those fundamentals. Cunningham brings decades of classroom experience as she guides readers with clearly laid-out projects covering hand stitching, fasteners, pinning, sewing, and seams. Additional material on measurement, fabric selection, and use of commercial patterns, as well as three complete construction projects, round out the Second Edition. Each project builds on the previous one to develop a full understanding of the costume construction process. Also by Rebecca Cunningham and available from Waveland Press: The Magic Garment: Principles of Costume Design, Second Edition (ISBN 9781577666134). Titles of related interest available from Waveland Press: Brackelsberg-Marshall, Unit Method of Clothing Construction, 7E (ISBN 9781577660545) and Strand-Evans, Costume Construction, Second Edition (ISBN 9781478611295).

The Creativity Street Embossed Paper Masks are a fun crafting project for classrooms and group activities that inspire creativity. Decorate with crayons, pastels, chalk, markers, paints, glitter glue and more. The embossed white masks come in 4 designs: Zebra, Giraffe, Bird, and Snake. Simply thread elastic cord or stems through the holes in the sides, and the masks are ready to wear. The 24 pack includes 6 each of 4 different designs. The Creativity Street Embossed Paper Masks measure 3.5-in. x 7.75-in., and are safe for children ages 4 and up. With Creativity Street products, you can let your imagination shine and bring your crafts to life!

This book teaches new techniques that anyone can use to create fabulous masks easily and quickly. Make one of the 12 popular mask styles in the book following the detailed instructions and over 300 step-by-step photos – or use these easy new methods to create your own unique designs. Jonni shows you exactly how to sculpt the features of your masks so they truly represent the character and expression you’re looking for. Then capture that look permanently with just two layers of super-strong, fast-setting paper mache, using the recipes included in the book. Your finished masks can look like they were made from fur or feathers, antique gold, ancient bone, rusted iron, glazed porcelain, and even carved and highly polished African wood. The innovative methods in this book are easy, the materials cost just pennies per mask, and your new creations will be just as much fun to make than they are to wear.

The Ultimate Guide to Cosplay, Costumes and Conventions!   Presented in a kitschy, comic-book style, Epic Cosplay Costumes combines fantabulous illustrations with all the how-to information you need for creating your own cosplay designs. Award-winning artist Kristie Good (aka Karmada) shares techniques for making must-have pieces to mix and match into original costumes--from hand-sewn garments to armor made with Worbla and EVA foam. In addition to her step-by-step instructions for pulling together attention-grabbing designs, she shares expert advice for making the most of conventions, striking a pose, and strutting your stuff at costume competitions. Whether you're a hero, heroine, villain, or sidekick, Kristie gives you the power to create the most talked-about designs with Epic Cosplay Costumes!KAPOW!

Teacher Peggy Flores demonstrates the art of making dimensional paper masks from construction paper in this lively program. After folding a sheet of paper in half, she forms a basic face, then adds a nose, colorful eyes, eyebrows, mouth, and hair using scraps of paper she cuts, curls, twists, bends, and shapes. Students will be inspired to use their imagination to make their own creative masks. Complete materials and techniques are shown.

Size: Boys 6*9", Girls 6*7" | Color: White | Product Packaging: Standard Packaging Product Description 12pcs boys/female &12pcs girls plastic White Face Masks. With its enigmatic façade, this snowy covering can be fashioned or decorated to fit any costumed occasion. The Adult Female White Mask covers the entire face, and can be left as it is, or can be painted and covered in glitter. For a dazzling party mask, paint this mask in silver and gold, and glue decorative feathers around the feminine, almond-shaped eyes. This matte mask has been primed and is ready for painting. This blank white mask is perfect for completing a scary Halloween costume or for your very own themed party! The mask is molded like a man's face and has slits for the eyes, nostrils and mouth. An elastic strap on the back holds the mask in place. Male measures 6" x 9" and female measures 6"*7". Would make a great theme, Halloween and/or dance party. Perfect for creating mime performances! Includes elastic securer. Fits children and adults. From the Manufacturer MICHLEYTOYS is a larger producers of toys made from environmental materials. All of the products meet, and more often, exceed the strictest internation... [Read More]

The #1 New York Times best seller! The villainous Bane breaks the Bat in one of the most popular and well-known Batman tales! The inmates of Arkham Asylum have broken free, and Batman must push himself to the limits to re-apprehend the Joker, Poison Ivy, the Riddler, Killer Croc, and more. Pushed to the limits, he comes face-to-face against the monstrosity known as Bane, who delivers a crippling blow destined to change the Caped Crusader forever!