The importance of the final paint job can not be overstressed. A proper finish can turn plastic to gold, cardboard to armor, embarrassing to magnificent. The proper props, costumes, set pieces, etc. start out life as a base material that is light, heavy, cheap, or sturdy depending on your needs & budget. Upon constructing the framework or base to your project, you then apply the details fleshing out the illusion. Finally you apply paint and accessories. In this post I’ll give you a few short tips about painting. (more…)

THANKS Brian Sipe

Special Effects Artist Brian Sipe had an awesome demo
last Friday evening at the Seattle Store. We received many compliments regarding
Mr. Sipe’s appearance. So much so, we are looking to further the relationship
in the near future.

For those who attended, you are aware we are now carrying Mr. Sipe`s movie
quality prosthetics line, 2nd Skinz. We have a variety of latex ears and non
latex wounds of various sizes and ookiness. These professional grade prosthetics
are molded and set by Brian Sipe, himself in his Seattle studio.

Check out pictures of the event here

You can also purchase these items at our Crypticon booth this weekend. We`ll
be holding at booth demos and answering your questions. Stop by to say `hi`
or pick up a pair of fangs while your there!

Grads and Dads!

Graduation season is in full bloom! Don`t forget to order your custom balloons
to beat the rush. We still have plenty of Grad-centric party supplies from
tableware, noisemakers and more!

Father`s Day is Sunday, June 21st, 2009! We`ve got great gifts for your
Pops including the classic BBQ accoutrements required of any properly tended
grill!

Have a safe and happy Summer!

Crypticon

Presenting Crypticon

Party @ Display & Costume is happy to announce our partnership with Crypticon, THE Seattle Horror Convention. As the Official Costume Sponsor, we will be providing attendees with the morbid and macabre accessories necessary for their terrifying celebration of all things Horror! Who said Halloween was only once a year?!

The event includes celebrity guests from film, TV and comics. Actors, directors, Special FX, authors and artists are some of the types of guests who will appear at Crypticon.

The event will be held at the Seattle Center from June 5-7th, 2009. Events include Costume Masquerade parties, guest panels, an exhibitor`s hall and more.

As a sponsor, Party @ DSI has guest passes available for sale at all three of our locations. By purchasing tickets through us, you will benefit from special discounted prices.

Regular 3-day passes are $40 for 13yrs and older and $20 for 8-13yrs old.

Special VIP tickets are also available at our Seattle Store for $125. The VIP Pass includes many perks such as discounted parking, early entry to guest events and the exhibitor`s hall and priority seating at events. A deluxe swag bag is also included filled with goodies such as an official Crypticon T-shirt and a special limited edition print. These passes are very limited and sell quickly so don`t wait too long to purchase yours.

For more information regarding the event, visit: http://www.crypticonseattle.com

This year’s Sakura-Con Looks exciting and the only thing in question is what are you going to wear? Party @ Display & Costume has pretty-much everything you’re going to need, with a bit of imagination.

“For what,” you ask?

Cosplay! ie. dressing up as your favorite anime or asian comic book character (manga).

We’ve got Wigs, makeup, accessories like gloves, hats, shoes and stockings. Not to forget the fine selection of novelty fabric from spandex to stretch pvc pleather and stretch velvet!

Come in to one of our three locations to see our great selection.