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#1 Posted : Tuesday, September 22, 2009 9:21:52 PM
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Is there a preferred brand for elf ears? (There's a question most people go a lifetime without ever asking!) I need something I can color with makeup.
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#2 Posted : Tuesday, September 22, 2009 9:53:57 PM

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I have heard good things about Woochie but don't know how they take to coloring.
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woochie does great ears, as well as www.hightowercrafts.com if you like their style. Both can be blended fairly well and if you need a different funky color you can always paint with acrylic. Just as an FYI really really really stay away from full ear coverings it will ruin your day.
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=/ Do I wanna know why you want elf ears? LOL
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Wynter wrote:
=/ Do I wanna know why you want elf ears? LOL

Oh... no reason.
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Well, Woochie "Small space tip ears" have been the Elf Ear standard in many larps for a long time. though you could go Large Space Tip Ears... if you want to SAIL to Hardestaan :-P
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Katja wrote:
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=/ Do I wanna know why you want elf ears? LOL

Oh... no reason.
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Sureee...........

Lol anyway I use woochie ears. The tip only ones those.

If you are really lucky you will get thick ones instead of the flimsy ones.

I once had the perfect pair of ears....now I only have one of that perfect pair. *sighs*
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i actually just bought a pair of elf ears, there are a couple Halloween stores that have popped up around here, let me know if your going to the bardic ill bring mine and you can try em out and if you like em ill get you a pair and bring them to the next event.
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i actually just bought a pair of elf ears, there are a couple Halloween stores that have popped up around here, let me know if your going to the bardic ill bring mine and you can try em out and if you like em ill get you a pair and bring them to the next event.


Thanks Blu!
I'm definitely going to be at the Bardic!
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Ok really....all you NPC's who are wanting/buying elf ears are starting to scare me. LOL
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actually ive had a pair for a long time to wear when i was feeling elfie/fairly like for renn fairs, also when i went to disney world a few years ago i wore then just for the heck of it, my old pair have had some strange effect on whatever their made of, so i decided to get these and see if they work better.
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FYI: I've got my elf ears all set for next event.

Chris, should I pick up a few pairs at the Halloween/costume shop up the street from me?

BTW, all, I recommend toupé glue or eyelash glue over spirit gum. Take it from someone who played an elf for many years! Ouchie!

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Varius wrote:
FYI: I've got my elf ears all set for next event.

Chris, should I pick up a few pairs at the Halloween/costume shop up the street from me?

BTW, all, I recommend toupé glue or eyelash glue over spirit gum. Take it from someone who played an elf for many years! Ouchie!

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Not funny Dwayne...... =/
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With the industry shifting to using foam rubber for prosthesis there are a plethora of different styles out there now. Foam rubber breathes while latex does not. Much more comfortable for extended wear. Plus if you want something a bit more dramatic than the typical 'spock' type of elf ears, I've seen the WoW night-elf style 'antenna' ears out there.

As far as adhesives go, I personally prefer 'medical adhesive' as it provides a much more resilient hold and doesn't sweat off or dry out and crack like spirit gum does. The trick is to paint it on where you want it sticky and then let it dry before you apply the mask/ears/nose/etc. If you want something to stay put for a LONG time or it's something that's likely to take some abuse, dont let the adhesive dry before you put it on. Be forewarned that you might need remover to get it back off when you're done tho!

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i tried eye lash glue and it didnt seem to work for me at all, maybe i just didnt do it right since im not really into glueing things that close to my eye so im not proficient in using the stuff. i found using spirit gum was fine, i actually was attacked at disney world someone tried to yank my pointed ear off and surprisingly it stayed put lol.
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blumoon wrote:
i tried eye lash glue and it didnt seem to work for me at all, maybe i just didnt do it right since im not really into glueing things that close to my eye so im not proficient in using the stuff. i found using spirit gum was fine, i actually was attacked at disney world someone tried to yank my pointed ear off and surprisingly it stayed put lol.


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haha yeah it was an interesting encounter to say the least, i think he was a special needs kid and the people who he was with just didnt catch him in time before he tried to rip my ear off.
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