Costume Craftwork on a Budget: Clothing, 3-D Makeup, Wigs, Millinery & Accessories

by Tan Huaixiang

Part of your job as the costume designer is to be creative and use what materials are available to you to execute the design elements in a production. This book will show you how to use inexpensive materials to create durable products in a short amount of time that are practical and technical. It is written in an easy-to-follow manner and each step is shown with a wide array of illustrations and photographs. From creating armour out of laundry baskets, to detailed tricks to create a prosthetic nose for a witch, this book will show the techniques needed for you to produce end results that are beautiful, economical, and fast to make.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Sewing

332 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Kara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very fun and quick read. Ms. Huaixang cites her own work in theater as she explains how to make a variety of costumes, and holds true to her title, offering step by step instructions on how to make anything from the Wolfman's muzzle to George Washington's wig with stuff found around the house.

A great look into the behind the scenes of theater costumes.