alt.gothic.fashion.faq [part 10/13]

[Trystan L. Bass]

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From: Sparky
I just put together a page on How to Make a Coffin
Purse,
http://www.phobe.com/coffins/
having recently cobbled together a few for fun.

From: Ilen Zazueta-Audirac
my approach to goth on a shoestring (aside from
having learned to sew) is to redesign "normal"
clothes in interesting ways, invest in a few key
basics, and accessorize like mad!!!

some non-sewing ideas for under $20 (U.S.)
admittedly all of these come out looking vaguely
'fetish'

(approximate cost $10-16) get two pairs of fishnets,
one pair goes on your legs. cut a hole in the crotch
of the *other* pair stick your head through the hole,
your arms into the lags and wiggle your fingers until
they poke out too. voila! instant fishnet shirt. if
you've got a little time you can (although this is
technically sewing) (a) cut the toes off and re-sew
them so that your sleeves are arm-length instead of
leg-length. (b) trim the edge of the neckline with
black ribbon so that it won't fray

(approximate cost $2) Buy a bag or two of safety
pins... use as decorative elements... a row of large
pins along the legs ... or a row of small pins. around
a collar (or a chain of them *as* a collar). you can
even stick them in your ears for that eighties punk
look :) and they're a great way to meet people, for
even those with perfect clothes occasionally find
themselves in need of a safety pin... Of course,
you've got to be careful about overdoing this,
because it can look very silly... particularly if you're
not confident about how *wonderful* safety pins are

($2 a roll, depending) electrical tape. much like
safety pins. you can use electrical tape for just about
anything... a friend of mine once made a dress out of
it. it's also good for wrist bracers, covering nipples,
PVC-looking collars, bras, etc.... you can either stick
it directly to your skin (avoid this if you're hairy) or
cover otherwise mundane items with it.

($5-$20) go to the hardware store and buy some
chain and some baby luggage locks. have the
hardware store guys (who are *used* to this,
*really*) cut the chain to appropriate lengths for
neck, wrists, waist or whatever you want to wrap
metal around... fasten shut with luggage locks (or
safety pins!) it takes some looking to find
silver-colored luggage locks, a lot of places just have
brass ones, but while you're at the hardware store
you can invest in chrome spray paint (just remember
to tape over the keyholes)... if you know any bike
mechanics (or happen to own a chain breaker) you
can use bicycle chain for similar purposes.

From: Lady Bathory
Cool hats can sometimes be found at thrift stores for
$5 or less (i've a big ol' millinery fetish). You can
make 'em look cooler with a length of black tulle/net
purchased from a fabric store and pinned on the
back. Or get some chenilled Russian net and make a
veil in front that goes over your face.

For that matter, a lot of stuff can be found at thrift
stores for cheepo. Even if you don't have a
'treasure-trove' thrift store where you always find
good stuff, you can usually find some decent plain
black things for cheap.

Plain button down shirts in solid colors like
black, red, grey, etc., can be transformed into a
smooth collarless shirt by just cutting off the collar
above the neckband with a pair of scissors.

Simple garments like basic black pants, skirts,
etc., can be jazzed up with trim from the fabric
store. You can sew it on by hand (even if you don't
sew, this is really easy) or use a craft glue like
Aleene's or E-6000. One of my friends has created
some beautiful garments from basic thrift-store finds
(black button-downs, suit coats, vests, tux jackets) by
simply sewing on trim, cording, and lace.

There are patterns in the accessories section of many
pattern books for add-on cuffs (i.e., a band that
buttons around your wrist with a ruffled cuff.).
These could be worn with a jacket and turtleneck or
fishnet shirt or button-down shirt for a cool effect.

I've begun experimenting with a couple new
hairstyle ideas that are cool looking and inexpensive
to do. I've bought a $5 length of marabou and
thread it thru my hair-ties when i do the 2-ponytail
style. Also, i got a $0.99 spool of ribbon and tie
little lengths of it in my hair all over so it looks a bit
like hair extensions (but not).

From Trystan L. Bass
With just a bit of sewing, you can make a readymade
modern shirt into a reasonable facsimile of the Big
Ruffled Shirt so many goths love.

Start with a modern dress shirt, a few sizes larger
than you'd normally wear (this might be easier for
women than men). Silk is nice, especially since a lot
of the discount clothing stores (Mervyns, Ross,
Marshalls, etc.) have silk shirts for less than $20.
You can also get shirts from second-hand stores. The
fabric should be light and drapey (no stiff, starched
things).

Carefully snip off the fold-over collar. This isn't
totally necessary, but it makes the shirt look less like
a plain dress shirt. Sew ruffles to the banded collar.
You can even sew ruffles all the way down the front
edge of the shirt (the edge with the buttonholes). Sew
ruffles to the sleeve cuffs also.

That's it. Not terribly dramatic, but it looks nice
with a vest or a jacket (especially a leather
motorcycle jacket!). It's also very cheap to put
together. If you get white shirts, you can dye them to
your favorite colors too.

From: Thessaly
Here's what I used to make a velvet-lined ammo
box purse: about 1/3 yard of velvet, slightly less
quilt batting, posterboard, tacky glue, lavender
potpourri (optional!)

I measured the interiors of the box and cut the
posterboard to the exact measurements of each panel,
with no bottom panel, and minus about 1" in height
to allow room for the lining before closing the box.

I cut one panel of batting that was as big as both of
the large sides of the box, with the bottom panel
between them, and separate panels for the small sides
of the box. What you want is for the batting to make
a U across the bottom of the box.

Glue the two bigger posterboard panels to their
respective ends of the long batting piece. When this
is done, you should be able to stand them against the
walls of the box that they will eventually adhere to,
and there should be a few inches of plain batting
crossing the bottom of the box, taut between them.
When you glue the posterboard to the walls (NOT
YET!!), you want the batting to face the inside of the
box. This is so that your box will not be noisy and
clunky (it will be anyhow, but this should help a bit).

Glue the smaller separate pieces of batting to their
respective posterboards. Remember to face all the
batting inwards!

Cut velvet to box measurements, but remember to
add 1" to the measurements for sewing. You can cut
each panel separately, which might work better if
you are machine sewing, or you can cut this the same
way that you have cut the batting (less sewing if by
hand, and be sure to make TINY CLOSE STITCHES
if you are, because you don't want to lose anything
in the lining!). You will want to sew these together
so that they make a box shape with the nappy side of
the velvet on the inside and an open top.

Tape the edges of the posterboard together with
masking tape, so that you have an insert the size and
shape (minus an inch or less in height) of your
ammo box, lined with batting and with an open top.
Put your velvet lining into the middle of it, making
sure that it fits all the way down (line up your seams
with the posterboard box's seams). Fold the excess
velvet (you should have at least 1/2" if you did this
right) at the top over the edges of the box. Glue
down (glue between velvet and posterboard).

You should now have something that looks like a
lined ammo box with no actual ammo box shell. This
is where you can put some potpourri in the bottom
of your ammo box to improve its permanent smell.
Smear glue all over the sides of the posterboard
"ammo box" lined with velvet, bow the edges so that
you can push it down into the ammo box. Once you
have done so, push the edges back out from the
inside so that they stick to the box. Allow to dry for
a while. Yay.

OK... I'm sorry these instructions are so
long-winded. It's hard to *not* be vague in places,
and a lot of this would be better if illustrated with
diagrams. This is just how I did it, and I am sure
there are a number of other ways (some possibly
better) to go about it. I also used a padded rubber
baseball bat grip on the handle, because I couldn't
find anything else. This works well if you glue the
ends down.

From: Rook
I make lots of chokers -- it is so easy. If you buy
any appealing fabric ribbon, just buy some velcro.
Snip out velcro pieces the right size for the ribbon
and sew or fabric-glue them onto the appropriate
ends of the ribbon -- it does help, also, to hem the
ribbon ends before doing so. Unraveling is no fun.
When you measure your neck, leave a little room to
breathe -- if the choker is lightweight, i.e.,
unadorned or adorned with lightweight ornaments,
even if it is a little loose it will still sit prettily in the
middle of the throat. If you choose to put a heavy
brooch, button, etc. as the accent on the choker it
helps to use a sturdy ribbon so it does not sag.

Oh, another neat thing is buying good-quality,
heavy, fancy lace ribbon -- the lovely woven kind,
not lightweight trim. This comes in beautiful, elegant
patterns, most often in white or black or ivory,
gorgeous with open-work. This sort needs no central
ornament, but what does look very nice is, after you
hem the ends of the lace, fasten it by attaching two
or more jump rings through one of the cut-outs in
the lace at each hemmed end and then link a
decorative necklace clasp to the jump rings. It looks
very dressy and sort of antique.

From: Victoria Gwaed
How to make a parasol: Get an old umbrella with a
good sturdy structure. The fabric part of it only has
to be in quasi good shape (that's your pattern) make
sure it's one of the ones with the little metal caps on
the end that come off. Make sure all of those are still
attached too.

Take the fabric part off. Try not to tear it. Take it
off gently, and cut small slits in it around the top
part, if necessary to get it off. Carefully get the little
metal cap things off and put them aside. You want to
be able to use them later.

Pin the old top to the fabric (use something that isn't
too stretchy, or not at all). Cut the new top out
carefully, leaving at least an inch around the edge
for the "hem." Where the center is, cut out the
absolute smallest hole necessary to get the top thingy
through, too small is better than too big.

Hem the edge so it will fit. Put it through the center
thingy, sew it in if necessary (this will be a little
tricky). Clean all the old fabric and glue out of the
end caps (make sure your fabric isn't so thick they
won't fit on) and presto. If you were really careful
with your pining and cutting and hemming (oh my!),
you should have a parasol.

From: Norman Padilla
I just found some very cheap collars at walmart in
the pet care section. If you don't mind wearing a
doggy collar they're only like two bucks a collar
(compared to the fifteen for a human collar). Also,
they have choke collars for ninety seven cents each, I
bought a whole bunch; I got one of those snap
shut/open keychains (instead of a little lock, which
doesn't quite go with some of the outfits I wear) and
strung five or six choke collars and wrapped it
around my neck. Pretty cool and insta-jewelry
without the hassle of having to sew, glue, or weld
together anything.

From: Demonica Del Rio
go to Pet Food Warehouse (or the pet supply store of
your choice) and get doggy choke collars (i
usually get the 12" length) and loop it as you would
if you were putting it on a doggy, but put it around
your wrist...choke it tight, and slip the other ring
around your first or second finger... i think it looks
really cool, and i've heard it referred to as a 'slave
bracelet'

From: Bathsheba So, I've been obsessed as of late
with getting a net skirt. My mother suggested I try a
ballet store. She is brilliant. I was able to find a 27"
black net skirt with three layers for only $12.99.
True, it's a little pouffier than I'd like and not quite
as long as I'd want, but it's a far cry less expensive
than the net skirts you see in goth stores and catalogs
which seem to run $60 or so. This one will certainly
do until I can get myself motivated enough to sew
one that exactly fits the description I'm looking for.
In conclusion, if you're looking for a net skirt and
don't want to shell out too much cash, get thee to a
dance supply shop.

From: Gachaman
I like to get very plain skirts or shirts from my local
discount stores and replace the buttons with
antique-looking silver ones or sew lace onto the
edges.

From: Elaine Park
a large hose clamp makes a nice choker necklace
and smaller ones make good bracelets or rings. also
sew together keychain rings to make choker and
other such stuff. little hardware notion type
things are really really pretty sometimes. like you
can use a steel hinge attached to a chain for a nice
necklace.

From: The Doctor
For gothic boots -- go to a thrift store and get a pair
of cowboy boots. If they're not black, a little dye
or even three hours and a couple of magic markers
will work well. Grab a couple of old, thin belts
while you're there. Cut the belts down and set them
in place. Add some studs or steel plates (my fave) if
you've a mind to, and off you go.

From: Nikolai Kingsley
i wanted a pair of boots that came up to my
knees and had lots of glittery silver things like
buckles attached to them. defeated only by a lack of
funds and a lack of anywhere in melbourne that i
know of that actually SELLS anything like that, i
decided to cheat.

i got about a metre of black vinyl, cut two irregular
cones out of it and punched grommets along the
edges. then i threaded some ribbon through the
grommets and stuck 'em on my shins, over a pair of
depressingly normal shoes. in the dim half-light of
your average goth nightclub, they look remarkably
like boots, and when worn in conjunction with a pair
of normal shoes, very comfortable.

From: tofugirl
for a pair of elbow-or-longer semi-gloves, try this:
take a pair of knee-high panty hose, slide them onto
your arms, and snip a small hole where your fingers
come to. this makes a pair of fingerless gloves
reminiscent of the lace mitts of the 1800s and is very
cheap.

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1.7 where can i buy stuff to make my house/room more gothic?

From: Trystan L. Bass
It pays to watch the mainstream fashions --
every now and then, velvets, tapestries, black, and
jewel-tones are "in" for home decorating. That's
when you'll find goth-ish stuff at all the stores,
from the cheapies to the high-brow.

Don't forget about off-price department
stores like Ross, Mervyns, Strouds, and Home
Express. They often have reasonable prices on
bedding and home accessories. I've found lovely
(and cheap!) burgundy tapestry placemats and
table runners at Ross, along with inexpensive
crystal and silver servingware. Outlet malls might
even be worth a trip -- the discounts aren't always
huge, but some have unusual items in stock.

Flea markets, garage/estate/yard sales, and
second-hand shops can be good places for old
linens, including tablecloths, napkins, and
curtains. These can be used as-is, or clever
SewingGoths can make them into fancy garments
and things like comforter covers. My favorite lace
napkins (which I always use at tea parties ;-) were
about a buck each at the Ashby Flea Market in
Berkeley about five years ago. They don't match,
but they're all scrupulously laundered and very
pretty against a dark tablecloth.

And of course, winter is the ubiquitous gothic
shopping season, and that's when you're more
likely to find black and dark-colored sheets,
comforters, towels, etc.

Archaic Manuscripts
P.O. Box 13084
Torrance, CA 90503, US
http://www.archaicmanuscripts.com/
archc...@aol.com
Catalog $2
They specialize "in unique writing materials for
correspondence, potions, poems, reflection,
deception, fiction, and more." They carry
everthing you need for when an email message
just isn't enough -- stationery, pens, wax seals,
cards, and more. They also carry some very nice
gift items. The catalog is well worth it. Does
mai-order. [A. Popp]

Archie McPhee and Company
Retail Store: 3510 Stone Way North, Seattle,
WA 98103, US, (206) 545-8344
Mail-Order: P.O. Box 30852, Seattle,
WA 98103, US, (425) 745-0711
Fax: (425) 745-1743
http://www.mcphee.com/
mcp...@mcphee.com
Catalog free within US, $2 Canada, $5 elsewhere
Also has retail stores around the country
Quite a few skulls and gargoyles mixed in
amongst the gag gifts and weird junk. Does
mail-order (online catalog does not show all
merchandise).

Aunt Agatha's Occult Emporium
P.O. Box 64043, RPO Clarke Rd.
Coquitlam, BC, Canada, V3J 7V6
Fax: (604) 931-3874
http://web.idirect.com/~agatha/
au...@direct.ca
Over 100 styles of pewter jewelry ($20 each),
plus gargoyles, candles, tarot cards, incense,
books, and pagan/occult supplies. Does mail-order
(online catalog only).

Bone Clones
Phone: (408) 622-5000
Fax: (408) 622-5010
http://www.boneclones.com/
info-bo...@universal-net.com
Replica human and animal skulls and life casts
($45-$2100). Does mail-order (online catalog
only).

Cemetery Surplus
40 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 111
Oshkosh, WI 54901, US
Phone: (920) 233-0312
Fax: (920) 233-2811
http://www.cemeterysurplus.com/
Free catalog
Gothic candle holders, incense burners, wall
sconces, skulls, and statuary ($6-$50). Does
mail-order.

Collections of the Vatican Museums
3342 Melrose Ave.
Roanoake, VA 24017, US
For those of us lucky enough to have jobs that
leave a little bit of paycheck at the end of the
month, I have discovered a catalog that has all
kinds of cool almost-gothic stuff for your home in
it. As the name would imply, a lot of their stuff
has (Christian) religious
overtones/undertones/somethingtones, but a lot of
it doesn't too, so if you're into the cross thing or
if you ain't, there is good stuff. Does mail-order.
[Eric]

The Cornerstone
1147 Main St.
Worchester, MA 01603-2089, US
http://members.aol.com/luluwhite/index.mirrors.html
Free catalog
Catalog of fun occult chiq -- jewelry, gargoyles,
the cheapest Manic Panic hair dye and makeup
around, pewter, tarot, incense, candles, zines, odd
books, bumper stickers, pins, and cruelty-free
goth accessories ($0.50-$40). Does mail-order
(online catalog does not show all merchandise).
[luluwhite]

Cost-Plus
stores across the US
A glorified import store with lots of 'exotic'
housewares, furniture, food stuffs, and some
clothing. Always has tons of candles and
candleholders in a wide variety of shapes, sizes,
and prices, plus many fancy pillows from tiny to
floor-cushion type. And their linens and dishes
come in everything from plain white or black to
crazy prints. Pier One (stores across the US) has
similar merchandise, but is sometimes more
expensive. [Trystan L. Bass]

Danse Macabre
263 & 1/2 Lafayette St. (between Prince &
Spring)
New York, NY 10012, US
Phone: (212) 219-3907
Fax: (212) 448-0602
http://www.dansemacabre.com/
mac...@mail.idt.net
Carries jewelry, statuary, picture frames, boxes,
goblets, t-shirts, and artwork with gothic and
macabre themes ($10-$185). Does mail-order
(online catalog only).

The Dark: Catalogue of Nightmares
c/o Changes in Artitude
7028 W. Waters Ave. #312
Tampa, FL 33634, US
http://www.artitude.com/dark/
(813) 243-9848
Gothic accessories such as jewelry (including the
ankh from The Hunger), belts, t-shirts, purses,
walking sticks, hair ornaments, ashtrays,
bookends, clocks, photo frames, serving ware, and
artwork ($10-$195). Does mail-order (online
catalog only).

Dead End
3126 Hwy. 594
Morgue, Louisiana 71203, US
Phone: (318) 345-DEAD (3323)
Fax: (318) 343-2262
http://www.bodybags.com/
dea...@linknet.net
Morbid gifts and t-shirts on the subject of body
bags, coroner's office, death certificates, etc.
($1-$30). Does mail-order (online catalog only).

Design Toscano
17 East Campbell St.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005-1472, US
Customer Service: (800) 525-1233
Orders: (800) 525-0733
Fax: (708) 255-1180
http://www.aaweb.com/toscano/
Catalog $2
Gothic home fashions! Expensive (but very high
quality) gargoyles, tapestries, furniture,
candleholders, home decor, and some great
jewelry too ($10-$500+). Does mail-order (online
catalog does not show all merchandise). [Trystan
L. Bass]

Domestications
P.O. Box 40
Hanover, PA 1733-0040
Orders: (800) 746-2555
Customer Service: (608) 791-5903
Not gothic but... Bedding, window coverings,
slipcovers, and other housewares in a variety of
patterns, colors, and styles. Some discounts, but
mostly average prices. Always seems to have
black sheet sets for $20-$60, also black curtains,
towels, and blankets. Sometimes even has black
furniture slipcovers. Does mail-order. [Trystan L.
Bass]

Down to Earth Coffin Company
Box 338, Tyler Rd.
Webster, NH 03303, US
(888) 746-6158
this guy, who was originally a cabinet maker, decided
that funeral homes don't offer enough selection when
you die. so he custom builds coffins to your
specifications, and you take it home with you and have
it in your house. he builds inserts that turn the coffin
into a book shelf or a coffee table while you're alive,
and when you die you are buried in it. what an awesome
idea! the coffins he had on the show were beautiful! i
guess they range in price from $400 - $2200 or so,
depending on the type of wood, the lining, and all
that... [Danica]

Dragonfly Design
P.O. Box 66290
Portland, OR 97290-6290, US
(503) 775-0331
http://members.aol.com/DrgnflyDsn/
Drgnf...@aol.com
Catalog $5
Historical/fantasy clothing and accessories,
including Renaissance faire shirts ($35-$90), top
hats ($75), fishnet mitts ($10), fans ($10), plus
antique-style statuary (including skulls and Celtic
crosses at reasonable prices), costume patterns,
wigs, leather masks, weaponry, etc. An eclectic
assortment, and the proprietor is very friendly
and helpful. Does mail-order. [Trystan L. Bass]

Equinox Books and Occult Supplies
108 Brighton Ave.
Long Branch, NJ 07740, US
(732) 222-0801
http://www.monmouth.com/~equinoxbook/
equin...@monmouth.com
Books, magazines, calendars, music, jewelry,
robes, statuary, t-shirts, tarot cards, candles,
incense, herbs, and other ritual supplies. Jewelry
includes many pagan and gothic designs, including
ankh from The Hunger. Does mail-order (online
catalog only).

Kaleah comments: I only ordered herbs from them so
far. The delivery was reasonable. In addition, they
answered several of my questions about their herbal
supplies and possible special orders. Prices are
fairly reasonable. Packaging is very good -- each
herb is individually wrapped and labeled in a plastic
bag, then all are shipped in a larger postal envelope.

mAlice comments: I'll add another "thumbs up" for
Equinox. I ordered some assorted merchandise from them
right before New Year's, and they went ahead and sent
the stuff that wasn't backordered right away; even the
item that was backordered arrived in a timely fashion.
And since I answered their 'pagan trivia' questions,
I even got 20% off, which more than made up for
shipping... Everything was packed well so nothing

Fellowship Foundry Pewtersmiths
1605 Abram Ct.
San Leandro, CA 94577, US
Phone: (510) 352-0935
Fax: (510) 352-0938
http://www.ffoundry.com/
Pewter goblets, statuary, and jewelry, including
skull shot glasses ($20), bat necklaces ($25), grim
reaper goblets ($45), skeleton letter openers
($20-$50), and skeleton hand goblet ($110). Sells
at California, US, Renaissance faires and does
mail-order.

Gargoyle Statuary
4550 University Way
Seattle, WA 98105, US
(800) 253-9672
http://www.gargoylestatuary.com/
garg...@gargoylestatuary.com
or cat...@gargoylestatuary.com
Free catalog
Gargoyles and other gothic/medieval statuary
($10-$65). Does mail-order.

The Gargoyle Store/Novus Enterprises
401 East Campbell Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008, US
Phone: (408) 374-5210 or (888) NOVUS-90
Fax: (408) 374-5203
http://ns.masteryinc.com/gargoyle/
bea...@aol.com
Sells over 100 different kinds of gargoyles
($12-$98). Even has some different animal
gargoyles including a bat-cat. Does mail-order --
look through online catalog and call to order; can
ship anywere in the US (online catalog does not
show all merchandise).

Global Trade Group
P.O. Box 841, Oregon House, CA 95962,
US, (916) 692-0619
50 Chester Way, London SE11 4UR,
UK, 44 171 58 22 645
http://www.international-trade.com/gtg/cp/
gtg...@international-trade.com
Gargoyle, cherub, and skull candle holders, cups,
shelves, sconces, incense burners, boxes, dishes,
beads, and figurines ($4-$40). Does mail-order
(online catalog only).

Gothic Arts Worldwide
63 Lilline Lane
Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458, US
(800) 346-8446
http://www.gothicworld.com/
in...@gothicworld.com
Wide variety of gargoyles and medieval statuary
($12-$50+). Does mail-order (online catalog
only).

Gothic Designs
1122 East Pike St., Crypt #1043
Seattle, WA 98122, US
(206) 320-9622
http://www.angelfire.com/wa/GothicDesigns/
gdes...@ix.netcom.com
Free catalog (or $0.55 for postage; your choice)
Stained glass artwork in gothic themes including
bats, spiders, faeries, religous symbols, band
logos, etc ($35-$250+). Also has growing jewelry
selection. Does custom work and mail-order.

Gothique
2702 South 16th Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55407-1204, US
http://www.winternet.com/crosstime/gothique/
goth...@winternet.com
Gothic accessories such as gargoyles, sculptures,
t-shirts and jewelry ($15-$695). Does mail-order
(online catalog only).

Graveside Manor
P.O. Box 1934
New York, NY 10113, US
(800) 221-0342
http://www.gravesidemanor.com/
camer...@worldnet.att.net
Free catalog
A small collection of gothic sterling silver jewelry
in sleek, simple designs such as crosses, daggers,
bones, and barbed wire, a few of which are
garnished with smooth carbuncles of
semi-precious stone. Also has several pewter
goblets, skull cufflinks, top hats, perfume bottles,
coffin jewelry boxes, and stone candle holders.
The jewelry is very distinctive and unlike much of
what is available in other gothic catalogs,
however, it is very expensive ($15-$300). The
catalog states that future editions will include
clothing, gift items, and home and bedding designs
-- if it does happen, hopefully those items won't
be quite as pricey! Does mail-order (online
catalog does not show all merchandise). [Trystan
L. Bass]

Morbid Tendencies
c/o Windy Lewis
1115 Federal Ave. East
Seattle, WA 98102, US
http://www.drizzle.com/~morbid/
sil...@wizards.com
Gothic accessories including coffin-shaped jewelry
boxes, ammo box purses, gargoyles, chess sets,
leather belts and collars, etc. Does custom work
and mail-order (online catalog only).

Musings
P.O. Box 303
Salt Point, NY 12578, US
Gothic accessories including coffin-shaped jewelry
boxes. Does mail-order.

Necromance
7162 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046, US
http://www.vomitus.com/necromance/shop/
Gothic and exotic jewelry, skulls, gargoyles,
preserved insects, and collectibles ($15-$1000+).

Orlandi Statuary
224 West Park St.
Edwardsville, IL 62025, US
(618) 692-1121
http://www.statue.com/
glo...@statue.com
Fine statuary since 1911. Has vampire and
gargoyle candle holders, among other types of
statuary (online catalog only).