Miyong's resources list

Information about Miyong

Idyeology - Miyong's Company or MNOH - Artist Page. Miyong has a clothing line for sale as well.

NOTE: This is all of the 4 resource emails that Miyong has sent out in the past.

General Guides

• The Ultimate Garment District Guide - NYC
• I also found a site which has a great section for beginners. (NYC)

Trimming shops

Novelty Pom Pom

Address: 242 w39th 9th fl.
Phone:
Notes: pom poms, tassels, fringe, piping
Website:

Botani USA

Address: 261 West 36th street
Notes: The ultimate in fashion hardware: buttons, buckles, etc. amazing selection, not cheap.

Metropolitan IMpex

Address: 966 6th ave (35/36st)
Notes: general trimming

Metalliferrous

Address: 34 W46 (5/6)
Notes: Miyong says "Amazing!". Jewerly finding, beads, interesting metal pieces from cheap to real gold and silver.

Match Feather

Address: 224 W38th
Notes: great feathers - mostly smaller feathers - cheap!!! swarovski rhinestones, trimmings, great stuff

Toho Shoji Inc 990 6th ave (36/37) ultimate in beading, findings, rhinestones, etc. not cheap

Trims de Carnival 40 W38th beaded appliques, trims, fringe

Daytona (cheap and wonderful!!) 251 W39 yarns upstairs, patterns, all kinds of trimmings. this is the place!

Pacific Trimmings

Address: 218 West 38th Street, New York, NY 10018
Tel: (212) 279-9310
Website: http://www.pacifictrimming.com/
Note: My fave trim shop in NYC

Bhen Products (Sandaga)

1231 Broadway/30th NW corner
Notes: pipe cleaners, beads ( incl glow in the dark pony beads - $2.50), Magna Tac and E6000 glues, cheap rhinestones, sequins by the roll (very cheap), leather cording by the roll, and much more

General crafting supplies NYC

Pearl Craft 58 Lispenard 1 block directly below the main Pearl on Canal fabric paints, pom poms, pipe celaners, mache, mask bases, evrything in crafting!

Blinkies and Glow products

27th Street Area

can be bought by the dozen on 27th Street between 7/8th Ave. Some places sell sunglasses by dozen from $3 to 12. They also sell hats, accessories....other gifting possibilities.

New Dragon Toy

sells ring blinkies $12 a dozen for 24 rings. I call them the port o pottie light source. They blink and also have a nonblink light source. Glow bracelets 50 for $9, Glow necklaces (don't know the $) They also sell all kinds of blinkie toys.

KHL Trading

sells Blinkies 24 pieces for $12. They also have other blinkie toys. Many choices.

Belloccio Inc.

Glow Bracelets and Glow necklaces, Blinkie toys. They sell those Laser(like) Rings which don't blink, but emit a strong light source. $12 for 24 rings....clear, red, green, and blue.

Earring Plaza- Broadway at 31st West side.

very cheap necklaces, bracelets, broaches and more. 2 floors.

B and J Floral on 103 West 28th (6/7ave) North side.

Ribbons by the roll

Tassels

and kinds of unusual items incl.butterflies

Tomato on Broadway/29street

cheap sunglasses by dozen. $1 eyeliner, $1 fake eye lashes

make-ups, tattoos, and more

GENERAL ARTS AND CRAFT:

http://www.kitkraft.biz/home.php - This is a new one for me. And it's AWESOME. Has just about everything and easy to navigate. AWESOME

http://www.orientaltrading.com/ Cheap craft supplies and toys. I've bought almost everything here, well almost. GREAT

http://www.misterart.com/

http://www.createforless.com/ Discount supplies

SEWING SUPPLIES/NOTIONS/SEWING PATTERNS

http://lacis.com/catalog/catalog.html

http://www.nancysnotions.com/ GOOD

http://www.folkwear.com/ Great past clothing and costume patterns - GREAT

• Kwik Sew Patterns

• McCall's Patterns Online

• Past Patterns

• Patterns for Period Costuming by Wingeo

• Patterns from the Past

• Simplicity Pattern Co., Inc.

• Vogue Patterns

• Welcome to Butterick

http://www.wardrobesupplies.com/store/index.html This store is in the city and has everything for the Costume Industry. Costume shops all shop there. Very helpful

Sewing Notions NYC:

Sil

Panda

Steinlauf and Stoller

FAKE FUR FABRICS:

http://www.interiormall.com/cat/ncollections.asp?c1=Fabric&c2=Faux+Fur

http://www.distinctivefabric.com/category.php?cat=FAUXFUR

http://www.fabric.com/CategoryDetail.aspx?CategoryID=2853882c-5deb-4133-bc9c-68910738310b&cm_mmc=Google%20Adwords-_-Assorted%20Fabric-_-Faux%20Fur-_-faux%20fur%20fabrics

http://www.denverfabrics.com/pages/static/fake-fur.htm GOOD PRICING

http://www.mendels.com/fur2.shtml

HAT/HEADPIECE MAKING MATERIALS:

http://www.judithm.com/ - I use occasionally for specialized materials - ADVANCED

http://www.hatsupply.com/foundationfabric.htm

http://www.mannys-millinery.com/ -

SPECIALIZED FASHIONS/COSTUMES

http://www.milieux.com/costume/source.html Pretty fucking great for all kinds of accessories, etc.

http://www.sptddog.com/sotp/supplies.html

FABRIC DYES AND SUPPLIES:

http://www.dharmatrading.com/ - Fabric dyes, silk painting, clothing ready to paint and dye, fabrics, and much more.

http://www.aljodye.com/main.html - In the City, One of my main suppliers and very nice to deal with, how to dye booklets.

http://www.dickblick.com/categories/fabricdecoration/ Great basic dye and paint supplies. Good priceshttp

http://www.prochemicalanddye.com/ = Great, helpful dye and fabric paints and more. Helpful booklets for beginners.

FACE AND BODY PAINTS:

http://www.graftobian.com/

http://www.bennye.com/

http://www.mehron.com/

PLASTICS/RAW MATERIALS/FOAMS/SPECIALIZED FABRICS AND EVERYTHING ELSE:

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/default.asp - this one is all things plastic; materials for hula hoops, PVCs, tubing

http://www.mcmaster.com/#raw-materials/=4akxj4 - GREAT supplier used extensively in the costume/prop industry

http://dazian.com/ Fabrics and fabrications, FOSSHAPE! great theatrical fabrics

http://www.rosebrand.com/ Theatrical fabrics/paints/hardware. Also in the city.

http://www.foamorder.com/accessories.html - all things foam - craft, costume materials, upholstery, pillow stuffing

http://www.foamorder.com/closedcell.html - polyethylene sheeting used in soft sculpture costuming

SCULPTING/CASING MATERIALS

http://www.smooth-on.com/index.html Liquid and rubber materials. casting materials

http://www.accu-cast.us/MainPages/BuyNowKits.html

http://www.woodcarverssupply.com/store/ Good pricing. The Lamp brand is good for beginners. I got the dust collector box($208.95) and it's great sucking up wood dust, can use also when cutting styrofoams.

http://www.sculpt.com/ In the city and has inexpensive classes

Fluorescence or UV Reactive is the emission of visible light by a substance that has absorbed light of a different wavelength. In other words, it will glow the color used in Black Light immediately.

Phosphorescence or "Glow in the Dark" is a specific type of photoluminescence related to fluorescence. Unlike fluorescence, a phosphorescent material does not immediately re-emit the radiation it absorbs. Meaning, its needs to be reacted with a light source for a period of time to make it "glow". Using Black Light speeds up the absorption time. Depending on the quality you use, the glow will last only a few seconds to hours. There are different colors you can get.

Using either/and or both is a great way to accomplish a unique costuming option from using other lighting sources such as LEDS, Fiber Optics, El Wire which requires a power source. It has become popular in the last few of years of our community to have "Black Light" parties. So here is my sources of where to buy and use these materials.

Also you can use reflectives; fabric, trim, and sheeting.

FLUORESCENT FABRIC PAINTS AND PIGMENTS:

Fluorescences come in fabric paints- pigment, dyes, inks, pigments, fabric, trim, and other materials. If you are fabric painting and do not have a source for a curing oven, use pigment paints which requires ironing or heat setting in a dryer. In a pinch you can also use acrylic paint but it is not as flexible as fabric paint. If you want to use fabrics and trims, it's a good idea to bring a portable black light torch to make sure it will glow.

PAINTS AND PIGMENTS:

http://www.dharmatrading.com/topnav/paints/

http://www.dharmatrading.com/screenprinting/

http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/3244-AA.shtml

http://www.michaels.com/art/online/search?pageNumber=1&channel=3&search=yes&searchWords=fabric%20paint&type=5 (Upper west side)

http://www.dickblick.com/categories/fabricdecoration/

http://www.kitkraft.biz/home.php?cat=999

Scenic paints: Wildfire brand : http://www.rosebrand.com/product1224/Wildfire-Ultraviolet-Sensitive-Paints--Visible-Colors.aspx?tid=2&info=wild%2bfir%2bpaint (in the city)

FABRIC MARKERS

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029LHN3A

PHOSPHORESCENCE or "GLOW IN THE DARK"

Comes in paints, pigments, trims, yarns, sheets, fabrics(?), etc.. Solvent and water based.

you can go on-line and google for on-line stores. Dharma Trading also carries the pigment.

This is where I got my pigments; glow time is longer due to higher quality, thus more expensive.

http://www.glonation.com/

The store was in the city but I think they relocated to N.J.

http://www.rosebrand.com/product681/Roscoglo-Phosphorescent-Paint.aspx?cid=308&idx=6&tid=1&info=UV%2bPaints

I researched fabrics that will reflect off the sun's rays and heat. Very useful for shades and costumes.

Reflective materials such as Aluminet (used for greenhouses), Reflectix ( which is essentially bubblepack sandwiched between 2 layers of foil) reflect off the sun's rays and heat. Can be pricy, this is the expensive version of mylar.

http://www6.mailordercentral.com/igcusastore/prodinfo.asp?number=SC-AL70&variation=&aitem=16&mitem=24 http://www6.mailordercentral.com/igcusastore/products.asp?dept=1040

http://www.reflectixinc.com/

http://gothicarchgreenhouses.com/shade_cloth_supplies.htm

Reflectix can be found at Dollar shops in the form of Car Sun Shades. Some suggestive uses:

• Make a hat/headpiece. Cut and glue shapes. Use thin craft wire on the edge of shapes, glue, then bend into fun shapes.

• Cover your shade structures, tents

• Cut shapes and glue onto costumes, shoes, etc.

• Get a umbrella, cut shapes and glue.

Aluminet is more drapy fabric ,a knitted metallic shade material. This is expensive but can reflect up to 70% of the sun's rays. Great for shades, costuming. Different %s of reflection available. I got this tip from several Burner sites.

Cheaper alternatives: not as reflective

Silver metallic stretch fabrics. Esp fabrics such as Spandex Stretch. Cover your shade structures. Great because it's stretchy and can be pulled taut to make it more secure than using mylar. Will not rip easily. Also it's quiet! Maybe not as reflective as mylar. Great for costuming!

Other metallic fabrics: Lame, Liquid Lame.

http://www.distinctivefabric.com/fabric.php?product=LIQLAME2&expand=1 ( $5.50 a yard)

http://www.mendels.com/fabrics/glitz4.html

Silver coated fabrics in PVC, nylons.

http://www.mjtrends.com/categories-PVC.html

Found at Spandex House and other large fabric shops. Check online for competetive prices.

Reflective fabrics - the real stuff

The stuff they use for safety vests is very expensive. I found the tape online but not fabric yardage that's affordable. I decided to pass on this and stay with the above recommendations.

Reflective tapes and more

http://www.reflectivelyyours.com/

Mirror Tiles 1/2" squares

Orientaltrading has these amazing acrylic mirror tiles that I've glued onto everything...masks, costumes, shoes.

http://www.orientaltrading.com/otcweb/application?namespace=browse&origin=searchMain.jsp&event=link.itemDetails&demandPrefix=12&sku=57/8512&mode=Searching&searchDestinationJSP=/search/searchMain.jsp&erec=1&D=mirror%2Btiles&Dx=mode%252bmatchallpartial&Ntx=mode%252bmatchallpartial&Ntt=mirror%2Btiles&N=0&y=0&x=0&Ntk=all

MORE NYC STORES and RESOURCES

http://nymag.com/listings/stores/tender_buttons/

the most delicate, unusual, couture, fine buttons. This store is a gem known in the fashion industry. expensive

http://www.hymanhendler.com/products.htm

this is the place for fine ribbons

http://www.mossonline.com/

this Soho store has one of the best in innovative home accessories. I LOVE this place, so inspirational.

http://www.familyjewelsnyc.com/

vintage shop been around for over 20+ years.

http://www.newyorkvintage.com/

the ultimate in vintage couture fashion. Rachel Zoe shops here. $$$$

http://blog.nycopera.com/pr/nycopera/blog/thriftshop.aspx

amazing vintage designer thriftshop, affordable....kinda

http://www.henribendel.com/

come on Henri Bendel is one of the best in boutique department stores. They have an annual open call for designers once a year.

http://www.fredfrankel.com/

crystal beads galore. The entire costume shop industry shops here. Wholesale store in midtown.

http://www.pennandfletcher.com/

costume industry standard in custom/retail embroidery

Mood Fabrics - duh

B & J Fabrics and Elegant Fabrics

Rosen and Chaddick

http://www.rosenandchadickfabrics.com/

the best in fabrics next to Mood

plus Barneys, the Meat-Packing district for designer shops: Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney.

FIT Fashion Library

http://www3.fitnyc.edu/library/

hellooooooooo, man this is it in research for fashion everything along with the......

MET Educational Resources

http://www.metmuseum.org/education/er_lib.asp

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