[Loch-Ruadh] Body double class

[Polydore]

I dinno about making a body double... seems like one of me is more than 
enough!
Uddgar!

I do have in interst in females, though. Hmmmm




Chris Harper wrote:

> On Saturday, Jan. 7th we are making Body Doubles at Baroness Dana's 
> house. We plan to start about
> 10am because this sounds time consuming. Everyone should have a 
> partner to work with and anyone
> that does not plan to make a form could come and cut tape; besides you 
> can laugh alot. After checking
> with the Knights Marshall and finding no males interested in this, I 
> am planning on females only. I thought
> this would be best since we will be in very unflattering attire most 
> of the time.
>
> If you have any questions you can email or call me at 817 737-5153.
>
> Bicé
> Loch Ruadh MoAS
>
> The following is a list of material.
>
>
> Needed for Body Double or Dress Form
>
>
> Stand and Support:
>
> Pipe long enough to reach from the floor to your chin (for not 
> adjustable)
> pipe should be at least 1 ¼” ID.
>
> If you want it to be adjustable, you will need two pipes; one should
> be 1¼” ID and as long as from the floor to your mid hip. The second
> one should fit over the outside of the first one and be as long as from
> your shoulder to your knees. Also a couple of cotter keys.
>
> You will also need some kind of stand that will grip your bottom pipe.
> I plan to use a Christmas tree stand. If you want to do this, you may
> need to increase the diameter of the pipes accordingly to fit the stand.
>
> To support the shoulders and help attach the body to the pipe, you will
> need 5 old fashion wire hangers (like "Mommie Dearest" didn’t like).
>
> Notes:
> I am considering your possible use as costume display in A & S
> competition; the idea of adjustable pipes, so you could sit it on a table
> to display a doublet or bodice. If you don’t think you will ever want to
> use it that way, then I wouldn't make it adjustable.
>
> When I said tree stand, I was thinking of the round, weighted ones. An
> umbrella stand would work as well, if it is weighted. Also any kind of
> banner stand. After Christmas would be a good time to buy the tree stand
>
> Body Form
>
> You will need a fairly tight fitting T-shirt, which you don’t ever 
> want to see
> again. I read that a size 10 used 1½ to 2 rolls of duct tape. Of 
> course they
> didn't say what size the rolls were. Based on that info, I figure I 
> will just
> start with a case of tape for my form. Anyway, you can make your own
> guess at what you will need and I plan to have some extra available, 
> in case
> it is needed.
>
> Next you will need stuffing. It will probably take more than you think
> because it will have to be packed in tight for stability. After we finish
> the tape forms and get them stuffed, you will probably want to cover
> them with some kind of soft fabric. This can be done at a later date.
>
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