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Tools of the Trade / Re: Making prop red wine

« on: Nov 04, 2010, 01:25 pm »

I know I'm late to the game but for future readers, another consideration is that the fabric should be 100% Polyester, if possible. Or anything made from plastic. Cotton and cotton blends will stain and require more work and bleach. Any synthetic material will just wash out easier. I have had shows with dirt, mud, blood, food, food coloring, anything that was synthetic was MUCH easier and required less work. Heck, polyester wont even take dye! Just to be safe - double check with a swatch from costumes and do a patch test.

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Tools of the Trade / Re: BITE LIGHTS!

« on: Nov 03, 2010, 10:25 pm »

Hmmm - I might try the ear light. I really like the bite lights because as I am finishing up the last snap,hook,zip etc.  in a quick change, I can just open my mouth and, hands free, the light falls out and is off instantly. I usually have my arms full of clothes, wigs etc. and couldn't turn off an actual switch as quickly, it would stay on longer than necessary while I am moving around backstage. 

NomieRae - Thanks! I'll check the site out.

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Tools of the Trade / BITE LIGHTS!

« on: Nov 03, 2010, 10:23 am »

Hey all - I cannot find my favorite bite light out there. I am afraid they might not be making them anymore - the Eveready Squeeze light.  I called them and they said they still make them, but I can't get them anywhere. I have found them online, but in the past, the lights are already shot and half as bright as they should be. I need to be able to have a hands free quick off and on light. Bite lights are the best and this one has a little rubber piece that is gentler on the teeth! Most new led's have the bulb on the same side as the chain which is not good when you have to quickly cram the light in your mouth. Mag lites are too cumbersome - even the small ones need hands. What do your wardrobe folks use?