Costumes, Props & Scenery
This part of the Kidminister site will deal with resources for research and creating your own costumes, scenery and props. You never know when you'll need something to add to a class, VBS or children's church. These sites come and go, but I will try to keep them current. Also, please be careful. These site are not always Christian in nature, but can be useful for research, patterns or ideas.
Resources for Roman Soldiers
Handbook for Roman Legionaries. This is a great site for creating your own Roman Soldier costumes, armor, weapons and such. Good historical information, patterns and tips.
Chain Mail - This site is full of great how to articles on how to create your own chain mail for authentic armor.
Roman Armor - a site for purchasing Roman soldier, replica armor. This stuff's not cheap, but wow, what an effect it would have!
Costume Patterns
Patterns of Time - here's a great site to order patterns for historical, ethnic & fantasy costumes.
[Be sure to check out the costume sections in the catalogues of your local fabric store. These are also available online, I'll try to find the links and get them posted.]
Various Theatrical resources
Artlynx Theatre Resource - here's a vast links page with various sites on set design, costumes, lighting, etc.
Sci-Fi Resources
We have adopted a space travel theme for one of our Children's Church themes.
Here are some of the online resources that were helpful.
Sector 001 - here's a fun Star Trek site with fonts, sounds, costume guides and more.
Set Design
Creative Painter of Fun - check out their great set and mural patterns! Check out some of the great children's church areas they've designed!