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To be kept
up to date of what Gypsy~Rose is creating and doing please make
sure to join
the mailing list and to bookmark her DA
gallery/journal!
Please *note*
that Gypsy~Rose works 4-6 weeks out and that any items needed before
6 weeks should be e-mailed
or called about first to see if Gypsy~Rose will be able to make
the item in time for you or if she has another similar items in
stock. Please also *note* that rush orders have a fee attached to
them, depending on when the item is needed by.
CUSTOM
ORDERS PLEASE READ BELOW AND THEN CLICK HERE
Please
click here to learn more about Gypsy~Rose.
*9am-8pm
EST only*; 603.755.9587.
1) How do the horns, ears
& masks stay on? Most items are strung
on clear elastic strap, which is very comfortable and not very noticeable.
To make the cord tighter just add another knot. All pieces come
either tied loosely/big or untied so people can tie to fit. Add
knots on small increments because taking them out is very difficult.
Some items are prosthetic, and not on cords, and will need to be
glued on. Most item's descriptions will say which method they use.
If they can be prosthetic *or* strung the default option will be
strung, (unless you let Gypsy~Rose know ahead of time).
2) Does Gypsy~Rose
have stock on hand? Gypsy~Rose has some stock
on hand but, usually, items are made-to-order, thus the 4-6 week
lead time. If you're in a rush please look around the site and write
down multiple items that you like and then contact
Gypsy~Rose to see if she has anything in stock from your
list. If you'd like to come by Gypsy~Rose's display room please
go here
for details.
3) What colors can items
be made in, besides the ones shown?
Most items can be custom painted with various finishes. Almost any
color can be made. Custom colorations cost a little more but make
each piece more unique.
4) Why do Gypsy~Rose's
pieces cost more than some other costume suppliers?
Gypsy~Rose
is an artist and each piece is a signed work of art, not
a piece whipped out by the thousands from a factory. Gypsy~Rose
does 100% of the process, from designing the pieces to creating
them and hand painting them, she even does her model's makeup and
photography!
5) Why does Gypsy~Rose
have such a long lead time, (4-6 weeks)? Gypsy~Rose
has a lot of customers at this point and most of those customers
want custom made items, (i.e. things that need to be made to order),
so she doesn't tend to keep a lot of stock. Because of this customers
get exactly what they want but it takes a little longer, (it's worth
it, though).
6) I live outside of the
U.S., does Gypsy~Rose ship out of her country?
Yes! Gypsy~Rose has many overseas and Canadian customers! Shipping
and Handling fees will depend on your location, the size of the
order and when you'll need it by. Most non-US shipping fees are
between $10.oo and $40.oo USD.
7) I have something I'd
like re-created, would Gypsy~Rose make it for me?
If the item is an ancient, non/copywritten piece Gypsy~Rose would
be happy to craft a new one for you, though she will be taking on
fewer custom commissions over time. If the item is something already
being made or copywritten, though, she cannot. She will be happy
to work with you to design something in a similar design, though,
that still suits your style! Click
here for more details.
8) How did Gypsy~Rose
get into doing this? Gypsy~Rose
went to Maine College of Art and got a BFA in Metalsmithing and
Jewelry. She also unofficially minored in ceramics. She always has
known that she was an artist and enjoys many different mediums,
which is why she still uses different ones.
9)
I would like to model for Gypsy~Rose, how do I go about doing so?
If you're a unique model, (preferable one that looks like they know
what a fork and spoon are and have used them recently), that would
like to be photographed please go to the model's
page and send Gypsy~Rose a picture of yourself and request
to be added to the mailing list. *No models under 21 please*.
10) What events
will Gypsy~Rose be at, or openings? To see
a list of the shows Gypsy~Rose will be at click
here or drop her a line.
11) Where is Gypsy~Rose
located? Gypsy~Rose
is in New Hampshire, (USA), on the Maine border. Close to the ocean
but not *quite* as close as she'd like. She may be moving in the
summer of 2007, she'll keep you posted!
12) Does Gypsy~Rose have
any hobbies, favorite movies, artists etc.?
Gypsy~Rose sings and loves to listen to music, though her options
have narrowed over the last few years due to various "climate
controls". She loves Sarah McLachlan and Tori Amos but will
always have a weak spot for NIN and Pantera too! She is an anime
fan but it a novice compared to some. She also like things like
Firefly and Farscape as well as things like the Discovery Channel
and TLC, (though she doesn't have cable or even local TV access...
but she *does* have Blockbuster!). As far as artists go Gypsy~Rose
tends to prefer realists over abstract artists. She would prefer
a Waterhouse over a Picasso. Gypsy~Rose's loves include: almost
anything Asian, (especially Chinese), the ocean, redheads, (3 in
specific), home decoration, cowboy and combat boots, renaissance
faires, cats and almost anything feline, open minded
folks and good music!
13) How did Gypsy~Rose
get her name? Gypsy~Rose's
middle name is "Lee". When she was a child her parents
used to call her "Gypsy Rose Lee" because she was always
artistic and loved dressing up and singing, (and there was a vaudeville
entertainer, back in the day, which used to have that name; Gypsy
Rose).
When Gypsy~Rose decided
to become a visual artist, (over a musical one), she wanted to become
a fashion designer. She thought of a name which was much catchier
and swankier than her real name, (which is very Irish sounding and
didn't exactly roll off the tongue or scream :fashion:), so she
chose the business name "Che' Designs", (pronounced "Shay").
Gypsy~Rose looked at colleges
which offered Fashion design but most of them were in highly populated
cities where she felt rather uncomfortable... being that Gypsy~Rose
was raised on a mountain. She looked at Maine College of Art, finally,
(though it was called Portland School of Art back then)... She feel
in love instantly!
Four years later, with
a BFA in hand, she started selling her jewelry part time while working
full time at a "normal" job. In 2001 Gypsy~Rose started
making costume horns. She then started making ears and, when she
started working with flexible materials, she then broadened her
horizons to masks. As this progression occurred Gypsy~Rose realized
that "Che' Designs" just didn't fit since she was doing
so many different mediums and design types. She then chose to use
her childhood nickname of Gypsy~Rose and the rest, as they say,
is history! All thanks to her Mom and Dad.
*Note: if you look at
the signature on a piece by Gypsy~Rose you'll notice that it says,
Che', the same signature Gypsy~Rose has been
putting on her art since grammar school!
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