STAFF PICKS

MORBID MUST-HAVE: SCRATCHES AND WOUNDS

MORBID MUST-HAVE: SCRATCHES AND WOUNDS

When it comes to festering wounds, scars and animal scratches, we know you need to put your best face forward. Theatre Garage has your back, beautiful: For oozing blemishes or full-on battery, TG makes its own line of hand-crafted, transformative prosthetics that will put the “lure” (as in, lured down a dark alley by an insane ax murderer) in alluring. Prices vary.

MORBID MUST-HAVE: FOAM NOSE

MORBID MUST-HAVE: FOAM NOSE

Feeling nosy? Well, here’s the tea: These PU Foam Noses are snout-standingly realistic. The quality prosthetics are easy to color with your makeup and, within minutes, you can be in character for Halloween, or fully incognito for whatever none-of-your business you want to stick your nose in. Prices vary

MORBID MUST-HAVE: DRACULA FANGS

MORBID MUST-HAVE: DRACULA FANGS

Now here’s something to sink your teeth into: These Large Dracula Fangs use moldable thermoplastic so you can custom fit your teeth and fully prep your mighty bite. If, after some vampiric ventures, your teeth aren’t fitting so fang-tastically, you can reheat the mold, adjust the fang, and return to blissful bloodsucking. $37.99

MORBID MUST-HAVE: PALE SKIN

MORBID MUST-HAVE: PALE SKIN

If you’re going for deadly pale skin (Halloween costume? Calling in sick on Facetime?), this Ben Nye cream-based foundation in Porcelain will give you a ghastly, ashen hue. Best of all, it’s super high-quality, so you might look sick, but your skin will keep its healthy glow. Use sparingly, as it spreads smoothly and gives full coverage. $23.99

MORBID MUST-HAVE: STAGE BLOOD

MORBID MUST-HAVE: STAGE BLOOD

Ben Nye is the brand for high-quality stage- and screen-worthy cosmetics (this stuff will not scorch your skin, unlike other, ahem, "Spirited" brands). This Stage Blood is the go-to for gore; a little goes a long way, so apply with care and wait for it to congeal into a beautiful bloodbath. Bonus: It tastes like zesty mint and is safe to use around your mouth! $6.99

MORBID MUST-HAVE: BULLET HOLE

MORBID MUST-HAVE: BULLET HOLE

You need this prosthetic like you need a hole in your head! The Tinsley Capped bullet hole FX Transfer is super easy to use: Simply apply to clean skin, add water, and voila! You’ve got a “shot” at winning this year’s Halloween costume contest. $24.99

MANDY’S STAFF PICK

MANDY’S STAFF PICK

The Kryolan nail polishes are shockingly amazing! They are only $4.50 and give you great coverage. While they do require a second coat of polish, the best part is each layer dries very fast. No more waiting 10 minutes for your second coat to dry just for it to smudge the second you touch anything!

DESTYN’S STAFF PICK MARCH

Setting powder is a must when working with crème makeup. I love using Ben Nye’s Fair Translucent Setting Powder when doing beauty makeup. It takes the oiliness out of my makeup and keeps it on all day. I love how fine and smooth the powder is and how the slight tint helps even out completion.

MANDY’S STAFF PICK

I LOVE the DMC cross stitch kits for so many reasons! They come with literally everything you need to start cross stitching. It even comes with a really great needle, but try not to drop it down your couch!!! (speaking from experience)

The kit just makes it so simple to start. I was scared to start before because finding an easy pattern and all the supplies seemed just so daunting and I was sure I would buy at least one wrong item.

But I was very surprised when I grabbed one and that was it. The kit actually had everything I needed and didn't require me to buy a bunch of other stuff. However, I did grab a different colour and swapped it out to make a more customized first project.

I can safely say it was super simple to start and now I am hooked! I highly recommend these kits if you are looking to start cross stitching.

DESTYN’S STAFF PICK

Destyn McClaflin

Wig caps are an essential when it comes to wearing a wig, especially if you have a lot of hair like me. Wig caps hold your hair in place under your wig saving you from your natural locks peeking out. Wig caps also make wearing a wig more comfortable as it adds another layer between your skin and the wig cap. I personally love the mesh wig caps (wig net) because they are easy to pin through without ruining them.

DESTYN’S STAFF PICK

Destyn McClaflin

The Master Bruise Wheel is an essential piece of any FX makeup kit. You can achieve so may different gory looks with Just the colours in this amazing wheel. Everyone from pros to first time enthusiasts can easily use this wheel. The creme makeup blends beautifully and stay on all day long when set with Neutral Set. As someone with sensitive and acne prone skin I really appreciate that Ben Nye makeup is made with quality product that are gentle on the skin. If you want to start your FX makeup journey this is the product to start with.

MANDY’S STAFF PICK

Mandy Mattson

Who doesn't dream of learning charms and enchantments? Before you can you need a wand to choose you before you can swish and flick your heart out. Our wands come in a variety of styles and finishes. I absolutely love the variety of colours. We have some with a silver or shimmering bronze finish, and of course the classic brown wooden look! We have original styles AND the ones you know and love. Our wands are made by a local artist and they are made with love. These bad boys can survive a whomping willow. So play away, they will last you through out your battles!

CHRISTY’S PICK

Laughing Moon Patterns! We carry the full line, I have personally use most of them at this point! These patterns are very high quality! Comes is actually real sizing, not small-large. I cannot recommend these patterns enough. In my opinion the best historical line out there!

Emma’s Staff Pick May 19 2018

Arda wigs are the newest distributer that has been brought into the store. And they are amazing! We love them so much. These wigs are gorgeous wigs that have an amazing variety of styles and colours to choose from. They look and feel amazing and natural and have lots of hair for you to style. Some of the wig styles have fake scalps and all wigs have adjusters in the wig to fit a variety of head sizes. Some styles even have larger wig caps so if you have a large head or even lots of hair you can hide all your hair in them. These wigs come in a variety of natural colours as well as many great fun colours to choose from. All the colours have highlights and lowlights to create more dimension in the colours. The wigs we have are heat-resistant up to 215C! But to extend the life of your wig it is suggested to use a medium heat of 120C-150C. This means you can style all the wigs in any style you desire and change it to reuse your wigs many times. These wigs are beautiful and you should come in and take a look at them!

Christy’s Pick March 26/18

MARLON BUNDO BOW TIE

This new Theatre Garage bow tie is my new favourite thing!! The design and idea has a great back story from John Oliver of Last Night Tonight (please see below). This bow tie is all about love! This bow tie design was inspired by the book “A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo” By Marlon Bundo with Jill Twiss. This children’s book focusses on the life of the gay bunny Marlon Bundo. We would like to thank John Oliver of Last Week Tonight for making this book happen. We were inspired by the book and its commitment to donate to the Trevor Project and AIDS Untited that we have decided to donate 50% of all of our Marlon Bundo inspired bow ties to the Edmonton Pride Centre. You can get a get a copy of the book at: betterbunnybook.com

Destyn’s Staff Pick March 16 2018

Destyn McClaflin

Face painting sponges are ideal for body painting large areas. Just cut the sponge into quarters, moisten and mix into a water based makeup puck. These porous sponges leave a much more even finish than a latex sponge.

Emma’s Staff Pick

The Rock Star Wigs are amazing! These higher quality wigs have lots of super soft hair in the wig to make it look more natural than lower quality wigs. They have adjustable wig caps and combs sewn into the wig to help keep the wig on your head while wearing it. The wig caps are also large enough to hide long hair comfortably without showing your hair underneath. You are able to use a flat iron and a curling iron on these wigs. They are heat style-able up to 182 degree Celsius! They are so comfortable to wear and feel like real hair. They are so fun to play with and come in a variety of styles, as well as colours. They are great to change up your look without committing to changing your own hair. With the Rock Star wigs the company does a Wig 4 Wig with every purchase. That means that every wig that is purchased one is given to someone who needs a wig, such as cancer patients who has lost their hair due to therapy. It is an amazing way to give back to the community, as well as a great product on the market.

Mandy’s Staff Pick

Mandy Mattson

Ben Nye's distressing powders are some of the coolest products I have ever used. If you are dressing up as a character from anything post-apocalyptic, they add that last touch to your make up AND costume! You can sprinkle them right on to your costume for a dirty look, or mix with oil and apply for a really gross and grimy look. Perfect for that Walking Dead costume you've been planning!

Emma’s Staff Pick

This 2 Point Turner is an amazing product to help you turn points and pushing out seams. If you have corners or a curved edge this tool helps smooth it out to get the seam flat so you can press it nicer than using just your fingers. It is so easy to use and worth every cent.

Destyn’s Staff Pick

Destyn McClaflin

Graftobian Cosmetic Powdered Metals are absolutely gorgeous! Mix This beautiful powdered metal with LiquiSet and paint the liquid metal onto skin or hair. Great for festivals, photo shoots, body painting or a great pop to a beauty look. They come in Gold, Silver and Copper. 19-metals-big

CHRISTY’S PICK

Christy Greenwood

Theatre Garage even has a few things for babies! As new mom of a baby boy I am always on the look out for funky fun baby stuff. So of course I love the Billy Bob Pirate and Skull Pacifier! They are for ages 3 months and up. I love the designs. My little guy loves pacifiers, so why not get awesome ones!? They make great baby gifts for new parents too! 443_image

CHRISTA’S STAFF PICK

DYLON MULTIPURPOSE DYE!!! This awesome product is good for use to customize your fabric, trims, zippers, buttons and wigs. That's right WIGS, you can use this product to color your wigs and get that specific cosplay characters colors! I used this dye on my Suicide Squad Harley Quinn wig and it worked like a charm! Can't find the right color of wig for your character, get a light color in the right style and dye away. Takes the stress out of fabric shopping, get the fabric type you like in white or a light color and dye it the right color. Easy to follow instructions are included in every package. A must use tool for every costumer and easy on the budget.

Destyn’s Staff Pick

Destyn McClaflin

Bruise powder by Bleeding Arts Industries is magic! It's the easiest bruise effect I've ever seen. Simply pick up some of the powder with your finger, brush or a q-tip and rub it on the desired location. The more pressure you ass the darker it gets. BAM you have a fresh looking bruise!

Destyn’s Pick

Destyn McClaflin

Kryolan's UV-Dayglo Aqua Color are a Face Paint that glows under black light. My personal Favorite UV color is the UV-Pink. Aqua color can be applied with a wet brush or sponge. For a long lasting finish use For a long lasting finish use Final seal to set your makeup. Aqua color can also be applied to the hair as a temporary hair color. Just wet a toothbrush with Liquiset and use it to transfer pigment to your hair. It makes for a fun bold look.

Christa’s Pick

Liquiset is a very cool product with a multitude of uses! Used for thinning airbrush paints or in place of water for any aquacolor (or your favorite water based makeup) to create a near waterproof finish. You can also combine it with your favorite eyeshadow to create a smudge proof liner! Or, for a really awesome special effect use with our Graftobian powder metal for a liquid metal look! In my opinion this product is an essential to any makeup kit! For a professional or hobbyist this stuff comes in handy!

Christy’s Pick

Christy Greenwood

One of my favorite tools in my drafting kit is my pattern notcher. I still have the first one I bought in college in 2001. I love my pattern notcher because I can cut clean, perfectly shaped notches every time. The notcher is a high quality tool made entirely of metal that will continue to perform for many years. Mine still cuts the same as when I bought it in college. The notcher cuts like a hole punch into paper patterns for marking of important details of your pattern (matching points, sleeve ease, style lines, etc.). Rather than using tracing paper to transfer marks, notching your pattern is much faster, cleaner and more accurate. This is a tool I never leave behind for any project! You can find pattern notchers in the Sewing Shoppe in Theatre Garage, $55/each.