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Can anybody tell me how to make a nice, big set of arm bustles? Mine look like holy hell...
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There are several ways, but the easiest is to glue the hackles to a cardboard circle. This method is pretty light too.
I back the cardboard with duct tape to protect it from sweat. If stored properly and taken care of, they will last for years. Just glue the hackles down in rows starting with the outer row first.
You can add whatever centerpiece you want.
Some people attach them to their arms in different ways. I tie mine on with shoelaces. Some that think that's uncomfortable put them on with leather or nylon straps and buckles. Dog collars work really well.
How neat you make them is up to you. The neater you glue your hackles, the neater they look.
Another way that looks really awesome is to tie the hackles onto dowel rods to match the bustles. This really gives the look of miniature bustles. I've never done a pair this way, but I will one day. With these, It seems you would have to get the spacing just right, with the right amount of spacer beads to make a perfect, tight circle that lays FLAT. Add your centerpiece to hold it flat and you're done. (That's probably a whole lot easier said than done) Good luck with em.If you are what you eat.... I'm fast, cheap and easy. -
To attach my arm bustles I use the wide athletic wrist bands like what the tennis players use. However I'm on the thin side and if you are of the meatier build you might not be able to find the wrist bands in a big enough size. However they are really comfy. More so than shoe laces or leather straps.May the Force be with you.Comment
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hey guys:
I'm working on buying my bustle , I was wondering , since this is the firstfancy bustle for me , which should i buy , 6-8" hackles or the 5-6" hackles. any help would be appreciated and yada-yada so on and so forth.
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I've seen some dancers with these really purdee barretts. They seem to juss stick on the girls hair. The ones I've seen on fancy/jingle dress dancers go from the top of the head to the sides. (does that make any sense???)
My sister thinks they're cute.. and asked me to make one for her....03-04-2002, 04:11 PM -
Anyone ever consider using plastic extenders for a bustle frame instead of wooden dowels?
You can...
The plastic tubing is actually tubing you can buy at Home Depot in the Refrigeration department. Six rolls should be adequate for a set of bustles. They don't cost very...05-27-2003, 04:14 PM -
Here's one somebody just asked me about.
Got o Wal-mart and back in the sewing section with all the little bits and peices they have bra fastner replacements! They usually come in two sizes. These work great for closers on beaded chokers when youwant a flush finish. I haev never heard...01-23-2003, 09:12 PM -
Can you give me some advice on how to make my first choker? I mean the ones with real hairpipe, spacers etc
What kind of materials am I looking at purchasing for them? I would love your help and advice:P11-09-2002, 06:18 PM
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