Paper parasols

[Abigail]

I was getting ready to order 5 dozen parasols for an SCA event next weekend and it crossed my mind that wenches may want some as well.


you can see what they look like at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca6/alkcostuming/accessories.htm

They are 1/2 way down the page.
They are 36 inches wide when they are open and have a 36 inch long handle.

I have 4. 1 plain, 2 painted and 1 covered in fabric. I love them so much!

I sell them on my site and on ebay for $7.50 plus shipping (about $8.50), and i've seen them at faire and SCA wars for upwards of $25.00 (that's Crazy!) but I am offering them to fellow IWG-er's for $12.00 including shipping.

But Abigail you crack head, will you combine for shipping? YEAH!!

So one will be $12.00, everyone after that is $6.00. I can get 3 in the same postal tube, but I am the creative packer and box mutilator, so if you order a bunch I will get a box big and ship them...

Now off to call my supplier and order a TON of these guys.

Abigail,
The fair skinned wench who loves shade

[Ariyana Dragonwagon]

OOOHHHHHH heheheh ok let me check my finaices but I know I will be taking advantage of this wonderu;l offer from my dear Abby!!!

[moira]

damn it abby... ya just gotta make me spend more money... so what do the painted ones and the fabric one look like? cause i only have 2 parasols and i think i need more...

moira

[Aoife (pronounced E-fah)]

OOH OOH!! I'm interested! Just one thing. Can you get them in other colors?

[Abigail]

damn it abby... ya just gotta make me spend more money... so what do the painted ones and the fabric one look like? cause i only have 2 parasols and i think i need more...

moira
I meant My personal collection has a fabric covered one. They are all paper, you can cover them, color them, paint them, deccopauge (SP?) them to your hearts content.

They come in Fushia and turquoise too. I think they look hideous, but I really don't like pink, the turquoise ones make me fell like I should have a GIANT fruity drink...


They also cost more... Don't ask why... Maybe its a hideous tax...


Abby

[moira]

put me down for 2... i'll send the money out today... i'm thinkin that i'll do a celtic knot on one and a skull & crossbones on the other for pennsic... can they be waterproofed? any certain paint i should use on em?

moira
(who has to spend this weekend digging through her garb and hemming stuff that she was too lazy to do before she packed it away for the season)

[Abigail]

[quote="moira"]put me down for 2... i'll send the money out today... i'm thinkin that i'll do a celtic knot on one and a skull & crossbones on the other for pennsic... can they be waterproofed? any certain paint i should use on em?

quote]

I don't know about water proof but mom shelaced hers, with acrylic paint seal, you can get it at michael's/ben franklin. Its pretty damned stiff.

We use acrylic paint on ours, but someone told me you can use tempra, but that runs if you get it wet (but you can shelac it or spray clean sealer on it).

Abby

[CelticBombshell]

Put me down for one.

Mel

[Kat]

I have one that I bought from you. I like it. I want to know what type of glue you used to attach the fabric ? Only because I don't want to use a real stiff glue that will crack over time, with opening and closing it.
Thanks,

[Abigail]

I have one that I bought from you. I like it. I want to know what type of glue you used to attach the fabric ? Only because I don't want to use a real stiff glue that will crack over time, with opening and closing it.
Thanks,

I use spray adhesive. 3M makes it. I got mine spray can at home Despot, but I think Wal-mart sells it to in the home improvements sections.

My mom used some Glue made by Alieen's like "its ok to wash" or the deccopauging glue.

Abigail

[Tempest_Gypsy]

I have one that I bought from you. I like it. I want to know what type of glue you used to attach the fabric ? Only because I don't want to use a real stiff glue that will crack over time, with opening and closing it.
Thanks,

I use spray adhesive. 3M makes it. I got mine spray can at home Despot, but I think Wal-mart sells it to in the home improvements sections.

My mom used some Glue made by Alieen's like "its ok to wash" or the deccopauging glue.

Abigail

Abagail, if the stuff you're talking about is called Super 77, I have a few warnings for it that I think are important. It's one of the strongest commercially available spray adhesives you can find, and it will do the job without flaking or drying out too much.

However, spray outside and/or use a mask because this stuff is very potent. I got a stupid goofy high :lumpy: working with the stuff for just fifteen minutes, and I never get affected by spray paint, or other stuff like that. And it gave me the killer of all headaches. :ow:

Also, it doesn't come off anything including skin, so cover EVERYTHING you don't want to get sticky. If you do get it on yourself, standard dish soap will work better to get rid of it than anything else. :bath:

I just wanted to warn everyone about my nasty experiences with this stuff, so perhaps you won't have to repeat them! So, keep my advice in mind, and good luck with your parasols!!! :bananada:
(just wanted an excuse to use him!!!)

[Kat]

Thanks for the glue info, also in another post, the warning. I have used the spray before. I does work, it is also very sticky. I used it outside to glitter a huge garage size poster. It is very strong smelling :blech:
I now have lots of ideas. Hummm, I may have to order more. :wink:

[Mairi the Herbwench]

Another tip for removing stuff from skin - a lot of times, simple oil such as olive oil will remove a lot of things from your skin and be good for it, too! Great for paint - not sure about adhesive!

[Bean]

Awwwww man, you guys kill me!! Now my head is spinning with all the stuff I can do with one of these parasols. I may actually have to work hard and sell something on ebay so I can get one!!!

Betsy
who will be digging through her closet tonight for stuff to sell.......money, money, money, I need more money to buy more stuff......

[Abigail]

Ok, I gothe parasols last friday as we were leaving for the event, but... THEY WERE FLAWED!! ALL OF THEM!! All freaking 5 dozen! THere was some wierd Schmutz on them.

I thought i was going to have a stroke.

I called the supplier and they are sending the UPS guy to come pick them up and news have been ordered and should ber here ASAP.


So to all those wenches that have already paid, I'm sorry, but they are on their way!!

::grumble grumble::

Abigail,
who get her pin in the mail... WOO HOO

[Aoife (pronounced E-fah)]

I was just wondering if there was any word on the parasols? I could really use the ones I ordered, for next weekend. I don't wanna look like a lobster in a bodice. :lol:

[Abigail]

According to the tracking thingy I got from the wholesaler the Fed Ex man is supposed to be here today.

And he usually comes about 2pm, which means after I give the parasols all the once over, I will pack them up and take them to the post office this afternoon.

I wonder if the Fed ex guy is as hot as the UPS man....


Abigail,
In need of a good man

[cyd]

According to the tracking thingy I got from the wholesaler the Fed Ex man is supposed to be here today.

And he usually comes about 2pm, which means after I give the parasols all the once over, I will pack them up and take them to the post office this afternoon.

I wonder if the Fed ex guy is as hot as the UPS man....


Abigail,
In need of a good man

Sokay if I do this next week? Sorry, things have been hectic around here...

Cyd

[Abigail]

Ok, Last night at like 8:45PM the stupid fex ex guy showed up. And I ripped him one.

Today I pawed thru the parasols to discover only 1 of the 3 dozen were flawed.

I swear this is the last time I am going through this supplier. They are really nice about returns, but the fact that it has taken me this long is a waste of my time.

That being said, here is who I have down on my list-

Moira (2) PAID
Aiofe (2) PAID
Kelly (can't remember wench name sorry) (2) PAID
Rebecca -renaissance remembered (12) PAID

They will go out Monday AM. I will there when the PO opens!

If anyone else is interested, I have 6 left in this batch and hte new dozen to replace the flawed dozen will be here Weds.


Now back to working on my website....


Abigail

[AnnaFaerie]

Hey, thanks for letting me know.

Btw...please call me Becky.....never Rebecca...it brings back baaaad memories of my mom coming after me when I had done something wrong. :faint:

Can't wait to get them. :D

Thanks again,

Glo aka Becky

Renaissance Remembered