Choker w/ drop

uw_n8iv · 06-07-2004, 05:49 AM

I'm going to make a choker and drop for my friend, BUT she has super sensitive skin.

I'm worried that the choker w/ drop will iritate her skin when she dances.

Any ideas about how to make it for a super-sensitive gal like her??

special kinda backing or less weight...??

thx
e-

lsijohn · 06-07-2004, 06:05 PM

Did your friend give you any idea about the kinds of things that irritate her skin?? Or something that triggers allergies??

I'd probably just make sure to pre-wash your materials (foundation and backing) and use some kind of tie in the back that wouldn't be irritating to her skin.

I don't think you could do too much about the weight. Maybe try to fill in a lot of space by using other things such as abalone shells, or mirrors, or rhinestone trim or something.

uw_n8iv · 06-08-2004, 07:54 PM

I think a lot of sweat will iritate her skin. she's a traditional dancer now...so she doesn't sweat all that much...hmm.

that's a good idea about rhinestones and abalone shells....

I worked out a design last night...so i think i can start on it

i'm going to the nike store to get some dry-fit material that i can rip up...I think i'm going to use a combo of the dry-fit material and ndn tanned buckskin for the backing

jeez..maybe i'm thinking about this too much.lol:)

thx for ur help Redfringe!!!

native_flutterby · 07-05-2004, 04:15 PM

i know this might be kinda late and all, but i have sensative skin and nothing else seems to work for the choker but satin so i've used a sheer ribbon for the choker and satin for the backing on the drop (i glued them on the back)

uw_n8iv · 07-06-2004, 07:53 PM

thanks...it's not too late:)

I'm working backwords (gives me more time to think about it)-so i'm just working on the drop right now

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uw_n8iv Powwow Chair Carrier Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ellensburg for school; yakama is home Posts: 559	Choker w/ drop I'm going to make a choker and drop for my friend, BUT she has super sensitive skin. I'm worried that the choker w/ drop will iritate her skin when she dances. Any ideas about how to make it for a super-sensitive gal like her?? special kinda backing or less weight...?? thx e- __________________ there's no "i" in Yakama My Website

06-08-2004, 07:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
uw_n8iv Powwow Chair Carrier Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ellensburg for school; yakama is home Posts: 559	I think a lot of sweat will iritate her skin. she's a traditional dancer now...so she doesn't sweat all that much...hmm. that's a good idea about rhinestones and abalone shells.... I worked out a design last night...so i think i can start on it i'm going to the nike store to get some dry-fit material that i can rip up...I think i'm going to use a combo of the dry-fit material and ndn tanned buckskin for the backing jeez..maybe i'm thinking about this too much.lol:) thx for ur help Redfringe!!! __________________ there's no "i" in Yakama My Website

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native_flutterby I are an aunt Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: I am currently burried under tons of snow Posts: 241	i know this might be kinda late and all, but i have sensative skin and nothing else seems to work for the choker but satin so i've used a sheer ribbon for the choker and satin for the backing on the drop (i glued them on the back) __________________ There can only be 2 moccasins on your feet at one time...however life has given me many pair...along with a needle, thread and really sharp teeth to cut with...lmao http://www.myspace.com/anty_tweeb

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uw_n8iv Powwow Chair Carrier Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ellensburg for school; yakama is home Posts: 559	thanks...it's not too late:) I'm working backwords (gives me more time to think about it)-so i'm just working on the drop right now __________________ there's no "i" in Yakama My Website

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06-07-2004, 06:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
lsijohn Junior Dancer Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 168	Did your friend give you any idea about the kinds of things that irritate her skin?? Or something that triggers allergies?? I'd probably just make sure to pre-wash your materials (foundation and backing) and use some kind of tie in the back that wouldn't be irritating to her skin. I don't think you could do too much about the weight. Maybe try to fill in a lot of space by using other things such as abalone shells, or mirrors, or rhinestone trim or something.

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