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#1 AbsinthAngel

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Posted 18 May 2007 - 12:18 AM

SuperCheap Auto
... Australian Export Enamel Spray Paint (250g can) 2 for $5!!! (wide range of colours INCLUDING the Metallics and Chromes!!!)

...Packmate Lead-free PVC Joining/Sealing Tape - 48mm x 30m ... $2 a roll !!!!!!!!!!!!!
(this is the stuff you can use for your duct tape dummies!!!!!!)

.. packets of 100 eyelets - 6.5mm - (gold) ... 50c a packet!!!!!!

.. 3mx3m Gazebo (washable polytarp cover) $19.95! .. they're heavy & sturdy, not just some flimsy knockoff!



Spotlight (DIG THROUGH those clearance baskets and bins!)

... Tulip Fabric Sparkle Spray .. normally $16!!.... clearing for $2 a bottle!!!!!!!!!!

.. Tulip Dimension Fabric Paint - Glitter 4 FL OZ bottles - colours vary depending on what your Store is clearing... was $12.49.. now $2!!! (got a bottle of Red for christmas stuff, & 2 bottles of Turqouise for an fantasy design I'm working on)
... various Birch brand embroidered iron-on motifs ...$2ea - got a some Measuring Tape motifs, and some motifs of a bunch of cotton reels & needle.... great for little Sewing Kit bags.. or ... good for something gifty for a costuming friend anyway!


Those were my fortunate finds for this week, and the Supercheap deals just started today - I got the last Gazebo at the Everton Park store.

Edited by AbsinthAngel, 18 May 2007 - 12:20 AM.


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Posted 19 May 2007 - 01:24 AM

Have a pair of shoes to sell. Retro'ish, Black suede heels .. probably about an AU Size 7.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-Suede-Shoes-Pump...1QQcmdZViewItem

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Posted 21 May 2007 - 06:01 PM

I've got a couple of corsets and corset tops for direct sale. All the info is up on my livejournal:

http://faerie-mistress.livejournal.com/316465.html

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Posted 26 May 2007 - 07:17 PM

Fabrics Galore in Ipswich is closing down. Fabris instor is $4 or lower. Except the stuff in the Windows which is over $10/m.

I myself have pretty much cleared the store happy.gif

The store is on Brisbane Street (The top end of the CBD) It is the road the is in the direction towards Brisbane. It is on the stretch between Life Line Emporium (the most expensive Life Line I have ever been to dry.gif ) and the Cinema.

Metro Fabrics (Aussie owned) have the best prices on corset supplies!!! Even better than Farthingal's (Farthingals wanted to something like $50 just for the postage)

I have two wigs that I ordered from Wildcats. One is long with a skin top and one that is a jaw clip ponytail ful of curls which is quite long. Both are still in original packing that I am selling. I bought them going by their picture on the site but was actually darker in life. They are too dark for my hair so if any one is interested PM me. I had ordered three but had to use one for a play which i will probably cut up and add to lighter hair for the victorian tea.
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Posted 09 September 2007 - 07:51 PM

If anyone is looking for continuous rolls of steel corset boning, there's a group order being organised on the corsetsupplies LJ group: http://community.livejournal.com/corsetsupplies/55063.html Buying in bulk is much cheaper then buying the pre-cut lengths from places like corsetmaking.com and it makes it easier to ensure your pieces will always be the right length for your corset/ dress/ etc.

The plan is to order 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" spiral, and 1/4" and 1/2" spring (rigid) steel and matching U-tips, however they have to meet minimums to ensure they can order each size. All prices listed are in USD and you'll need a paypal account to transfer funds. The boning is in 10 yard 'lots'.
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