aluminium from Simmal
fibre glass rod from RBJ Plastics
For headdress frames (Brazilian style), see ‘front page’ tab on this blog (June entry)
Another thing requested is the plasterzoate foam. If you just need a little, try Pentonville Rubber
Here’s a list of some of suppliers
Barracudas 01229 812036, email: barracudas.carnival@googlemail.com
10 responses so far ↓
Vic // February 9, 2009 at 11:28 am |
Hi am working with v small village primary school making carnival costumes – on trail of aluminium rods for basic back pack and kite fabric but what other materials would you recommend we use to keep construction light? Is there some kind of pastic tubing / rods that are bendy and light for shaping framework?
thebarracudas // February 9, 2009 at 12:54 pm |
Hi Vic
We get our aluminium rods from Simmals in Preston. For small backpacks we have also just used bamboo cane, though this would have to be padded with foam. I think what you are looking for is fibre glass rod, which we get from RBJ Plastics. Kite fabric is ok to use. I use dress fabrics as they are light and floaty, but you do have to get the sewing machine out. Julie
Vic // February 10, 2009 at 7:07 pm |
Thank you very much for the advice! We’re only making 6 of the `big’ costumes between 30 children so the minimum order is a problem – we really don’t anticipate needing hundreds of rods! I’ll contact you soon about that, thanks. It’s really lovely to get a response – I’ve sent out so many e-mails to bands and artists – I did get lots of useful information from one carnival artist but absolutely zero response from all the others! Your help is really appreciated. Vic
trudy // March 31, 2009 at 10:50 am |
hi i’m doing a dissertation on carnival and is needing to find out what materials would be used to create a large costume for carnival. I wonder if you would be able to help me in any way?
thebarracudas // May 5, 2009 at 5:10 pm |
We have a list of materials you can download in the carnival materials section.
Agata // May 29, 2009 at 12:42 am |
Hi! I need to buy headframe + back frame or shoulder frame. I am having LOTS OF TROUBLE finding someone that sale it! Please help me out
Send me an e-mail to
agatika_g@yahoo.ca
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
thebarracudas // May 31, 2009 at 10:12 am |
we will soon be supplying more carnival materials
sarah // August 31, 2009 at 4:12 pm |
hi, i am doing A level textiles and i am making a carnival costume.
I am unsure what materials are used to make the costume, would you be able to help me with any information?
sarah
thebarracudas // September 1, 2009 at 8:33 am |
Hi Sarah
I think you can use anything you want. I saw a great costume in Rio made from crisp packets, and I have made one from Mintcake wrappers. It just depends on what kind of costume you would like to make. Have you done a design?
Julie
sarah // September 2, 2009 at 6:54 pm |
oh right thank you. are there any materials used more than others when making a costume?