Archive for December, 2009
Dec
Christmas is only 1 day away!
NO, It’s Today!
Christmas is now here, with its array of costumed characters. Of course, Santa is our December star, but he needs a lot of help from Mrs. Santa, the elves, Dancer and Prancer and the rest of the reindeer and a few Santa Belles. Brrrr….it’s cold, but our Snowman is happy with the weather.
And the season abounds with Tin Soldiers, and Nutcrackers and Toy costumes of every kind. Not to mention “The Nutcracker” and “A Christmas Carol” costumes.
And how do we know all about costumes? We have been in business for 149 years (since 1860). Our origin goes back to the James Buchanan presidency (the one before Abraham Lincoln). That’s a long time ago, although none of us are quite that old .
For ALL of your Santa or Christmas Season costume questions, our email address is:
costumes3@gmail.com
(note that this is not a live link, you’ll need to cut and paste)
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Dec
Comments Off on How to Make a Santa Claus Costume : How to be a Bad Santa Claus
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Learn how to be a bad Santa when in a Santa Claus costume for a Christmas party in this free holiday video clip on holiday costume ideas. Expert: Matt Cail Filmmaker: randy primm
Duration : 0:1:27
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Dec
Comments Off on How to Make a Santa Claus Costume : How to Act Like Santa Claus
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Learn some great tips on how to act like Santa when you are in a Santa Claus costume for a Christmas party. Expert: Matt Cail Filmmaker: randy primm
Editors Comment: Good advice! Look for bad advice in our next video coming soon to a theater (Or computer) near you.
Duration : 0:1:24
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Dec
Comments Off on How to Make a Santa Claus Costume : How to Use a Bag of Toys in a Santa Costume
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Learn how to use a bag of toys in a Santa Claus costume for a Christmas party in this free holiday video clip on holiday costume ideas. Expert: Matt Cail, Filmmaker: randy primm
Duration : 0:1:29
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Dec
Comments Off on How to Make a Santa Claus Costume : How to Add Gloves to a Santa Costume
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Learn how to add gloves to a Santa Claus costume for a Christmas party in this free holiday video clip on holiday costume ideas. Expert: Matt Cail Filmmaker: randy primm
Editors Note: Remove rings and watches, especially if Santa doesn’t use gloves. If you have tattoos or any other distinguishing mark (scar, blemish) on your hands or wrists, definitely wear gloves as small children sometimes see and recognize things that adults might overlook.
Duration : 0:1:28
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Dec
Comments Off on How to Make a Santa Claus Costume : How to Add Glasses to a Santa Costume
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Learn how to add glasses to a Santa Claus costume for a Christmas party in this free holiday video clip on holiday costume ideas. Expert: Matt Cail Contact: Filmmaker: randy primm
EDITORS NOTE: Note the red makeup on Santa’s nose. Make sure this isn’t overdone and ending up looking like a Rudolph nose.
Duration : 0:1:32
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Dec
Comments Off on How to Make a Santa Claus Costume : How to Age Yourself for a Santa Costume
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Santa Beard and Wig,
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Learn some great tips on how to age yourself for a Santa Claus costume for a Christmas party in this free holiday video clip on holiday costume ideas. Expert: Matt Cail Filmmaker: randy primm
EDITORS NOTE: Bad Advice, Matt. Liquid Latex has ammonia as one of it’s primary ingredients. It should NEVER be used that close to the eyes, IMHO. Even after the ammonia evaporates, oft times there is a stinging or burning sensation.
It is also a latex (rubber like) based product which might cause an allergic reaction, or if it gets into the lashes or brows it might be difficult in removing. It also has a sheen, so that it will require a tad of powder to reduce the sheen.
BTW, the Santa Wig and beard used in this video is about a step or two up from the bottom grade. Poor sewing, too much shine, doesn’t look real…..a poor choice in a wig and beard set.
Duration : 0:1:20
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Dec
Comments Off on How to Make a Santa Claus Costume : How to Add a Jacket to a Santa Costume
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Learn how to add a jacket to a Santa Claus costume for a Christmas party. Expert: Matt Cail Contact: www.homepaintings.biz Filmmaker: randy primm
Duration : 0:1:33
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Dec
Comments Off on How to Make a Santa Claus Costume : How to Add Pants to a Santa Costume
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Learn how to add pants to a Santa Claus costume for a Christmas party in this free holiday video clip on holiday costume ideas. Expert: Matt Cail Contact: www.homepaintings.biz Bio: Filmmaker: randy primm
EDITORS NOTE: This is not the best way to put on a Santa stomach. This pillow is horizontal at the waistline; and it should be vertical from the tops of the shoulders down. When vertical, the pillow creates a nice smoothness from top to bottom, instead of this sample where Santa’s chest will be concave. Works best with a down pillow where the feathers settle at the bottom (waist) of the pillow.
Duration : 0:1:23
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Dec
Comments Off on How to Be a Santa Claus : How to Pick a Santa Suit
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Tips on picking the right Santa suit with expert ideas on being a professional Santa Claus this Christmas in this free holiday video clip. Expert: Pat Louis Bio: Patrick L. Sapia is a Singer, Actor, Comic, Impressionist, Writer, and Drummer based in Miami, Florida. He has been in Show Business for 52 years. Filmmaker: Paul Muller
Editors Notes: White plush fur is available at many faric stores, and can be used to make fur trim on ‘real’ boots. Pillows, if needed, should be pinned at the highest point on each shoulder, to allow normal and hopefully realistic sagging. Not all belts have velcro, and may need to be safety pinned near the buckle.
Duration : 0:0:58
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