GLOW FUR COAT

shagalicious · Post by **shagalicious** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 7:45 pm

I was curious from those who saw the "GLow Fur" coat I was wearing on the playa, and what your thoughts were? I debuted for the first time at BM06. It was a new application I created and many burners wanted one... Does anyone have a good photo?

QueenOfTheBeans · Post by **QueenOfTheBeans** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 12:10 pm

I think I saw it at the Belgian Structure, I thought it was very cool. Definitely didn't see anything else like it.

ubu · Post by **ubu** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 1:49 pm

pix please.

I have yet another story that fits in the illuminated costume theme.

Late on Friday night, as the sun was starting to lighten the sky, I came across a dude working on trying to fix his el skirt which was shutting off. I tried to help him, was something with the duct taped connection between battery pack and rest of show. He was intermittently getting it lit. We got it working but it went out again. I looked to the brightening sky and told him that Mama Sun was about to outshine him anyway, time to give up the ghost of el for the night. But he kept struggling with it. I chuckled and said, "look here she comes, the el will be irrelevant shortly. look at how beautiful and bright she is. we'll be running for cover shortly."

He kept his nose down in his skirt, ignoring the sky, determined. ah art! I rode back to my camp to warm by the fire, before even that was made irrelevant by Big Fire. ha. ha. here she comes.

shagalicious · Post by **shagalicious** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 7:57 pm

Ok, so here it is. check it out at this link. Lots of request. It took me an incredible amount of time to create and fabricate it but the result is Stunning, don't you think?

Edited to remove commerce link per community request. Anti M, mod.

blueniteowl · Post by **blueniteowl** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 11:08 pm

Hmmm, this certainly looks like a clever way to advertise to me. The reason I say this is because I've seen the blatent advertisement on Tribe.

I can understand being proud of your sewing skills and wanting to show it off shagalicious, but your post links directly to your website where you are trying to sell these coats.

I think you are walking a fine line of violating the TOS.

efnord · Post by **efnord** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 12:27 am

Moreover, that looks like white fake fur with UV LEDs in it. Don't pay for that; you can make it yourself. That's like the $900 real-nice-all-in-one brass flamethrower.

shagalicious · Post by **shagalicious** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 8:46 pm

Thanks for your feedback- mostly all positive. Anyway yes it is Faux fur, I wouldn't even think of using a real one. and no it's not LED's. Have an awesome day!

emmablue · Post by **emmablue** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:26 pm

Dear Shag,

Wow! That is awesome. I am very interested. How long do you think the system will last for someone who would wear it out frequently?

Where are you in Rado?

pinemom · Post by **pinemom** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 6:55 am

well yeah Shag...we're all talking the same thing here...we burners arnt all the rich and fancy kind! And have money falling out of their pockets.

We thought about disecting your works but thought who the hell has 750.00 for a friggin jacket.

I cant beleive you would charge your fellow burners SOOO much.
Hell the floor length Jackets I made were in the 75-100.00 range in materials...and one was just gifted to a fellow camper.

I understand that your trying to start a bizz...but man, play up default world, not your fellow burners, and for those out there who dont have a knack for making cool shit like these, cut them a finacial break, giv' them a huge discount so they can be pretty like you!

One of my biggest problems with making stuff for people is not charging them my time...ok correction, Its not my biggest problems..in hindsight...I suppose its my biggest GIFT! I love these people, and if Im finacially able I just make it and gift it!

Jewel*** · Post by Jewel*** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 7:04 am

thank you for my gift pmom........

pinemom · Post by **pinemom** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 7:31 am

your SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO welcome Jewel!!!

...and thank you for the beautiful necklace you sent me!

see Shag...it all works in the end, I had the gift of sewing she had the gift of jewelry making, it wasnt a trade it was a MOMENT! Shared by good friends...

shagalicious · Post by **shagalicious** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 8:46 pm

Pmom,
Curious viewpoints you suggest. You seem to think I am trying to take advantage of people for offering a replica of an art they like and that they want, and the costs are prohibitive relative to your perception? Yet in the same breath you are trying to figure out a way to acquire one for the mere purpose of "dissecting" it. the only reason someone would want to dissect and reverse- engineer it , would be for their own financial gain... not exactly burningmanish. I might expect that from 3rd world countries who routinely do this kinda thing. If one of "your biggest problems” is not charging for your time' then I might suggest you value your time and still provide a gift. Everyone wins that way.

Jew Boy · Post by **Jew Boy** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 9:46 pm

[quote="pinemom"]your SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO welcome Jewel!!!

...and thank you for the beautiful necklace you sent me!

see Shag...it all works in the end, I had the gift of sewing she had the gift of jewelry making, it wasnt a trade it was a MOMENT! Shared by good friends...[/quote]

Just so's ya know, it's in my workshop, safe and dry.

Cabanasprings · Post by **Cabanasprings** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 1:35 pm

This is fucking halarious.

Dipshit even created a sock to congratulate himself.

Spag or Shag or whatever it is - try being a bit more clever with your commerce.

Forgot this part ----- Emmablue me behind the bleachers!

mojo · Post by **mojo** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 2:11 pm

shagalicious wrote:Pmom,
Curious viewpoints you suggest. You seem to think I am trying to take advantage of people for offering a replica of an art they like and that they want, and the costs are prohibitive relative to your perception? Yet in the same breath you are trying to figure out a way to acquire one for the mere purpose of "dissecting" it. the only reason someone would want to dissect and reverse- engineer it , would be for their own financial gain... not exactly burningmanish. I might expect that from 3rd world countries who routinely do this kinda thing. If one of "your biggest problems” is not charging for your time' then I might suggest you value your time and still provide a gift. Everyone wins that way.

For your edification, Pinemom spent an unbelieveable amount of time making kilts as GIFTS for her fellow campmates - some of whom she had never even met before. To my knowledge, she has never accepted any kind of renumeration. Shame on you.

Your statement about profit from reverse engineering is a reflection of yourself and NOT the person to whom you directed this. You have made the fatal mistake of attacking someone well known to many of us e-playans as an incredibly generous individual with the best possible motives. In addition, your opinion of what may or may not be "burningmanish" is diminished by your blatant advertisement wrapped in a "look at me, aren't I pretty" disquise.

I wish you well in your quest for people to pay $750 for a lighted faux fur coat. I hope you become somewhat kinder with those that express the opinion that it is way overpriced - because you may hear a lot of that.

Almost · Post by **Almost** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 2:30 pm

So where's the discount for burners? since your blatantly advertising here and all over Tribe, and are completely unwilling to assist any burner into DIY
(the secret is EL wire sewn under white fake fur)

where's the burner discount where you sell for cost +shipping?

step up and show that burneresk values. or fuck off already.

Rocdad · Post by **Rocdad** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 2:40 pm

Pinemom - You are the most wonderful hard working gifter in the world I will always love you!

Jewel*** - Your necklace will always be special to me I can tell you made it with love and thoughtfullness I will always love you!

Mojo- You gifted me support and wisdom I will always love you too.

The link is pure commerce and should be removed it is a blatant violation. AntiM where are you time to jerk this jerks link!

Funny how he will not even discuss how to make them so people could try it for themselves.

mojo · Post by **mojo** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 2:49 pm

And Rocdaddy is a sexy playa god.

Rocdad · Post by **Rocdad** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 3:00 pm

That's right my new Playa name "Rockdaddy" thanks for the reminder beautiful lady.

AND....I ALMOST FORGOT BLUE The sweetest thang on the Playa
of course I love blue too!

stew · Post by **stew** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 3:30 pm

I didn't see the coat on the playa, but I noticed it at last sunday's SF decompression. I liked it a lot, but I don't think my photo came out all that well.

Post by **AntiM** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 3:50 pm

The link is pure commerce and should be removed it is a blatant violation. AntiM where are you time to jerk this jerks link!

Main post left in place, edited out the link. Sorry, I've been busy with freaking shoes ads.

Rocdad · Post by **Rocdad** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 3:53 pm

AntiM is the best!

Post by **AntiM** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 3:53 pm

Why thank you.

Jewel*** · Post by Jewel*** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 4:14 pm

Jew Boy wrote:
pinemom wrote:your SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO welcome Jewel!!!

...and thank you for the beautiful necklace you sent me!

see Shag...it all works in the end, I had the gift of sewing she had the gift of jewelry making, it wasnt a trade it was a MOMENT! Shared by good friends...

Just so's ya know, it's in my workshop, safe and dry.

thank you jew boy...........there's nobody better than you!

Mozy bonz · Post by **Mozy bonz** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 9:04 am

the only reason someone would want to dissect and reverse- engineer it , would be for their own financial gain... not exactly burningmanish. I might expect that from 3rd world countries who routinely do this kinda thing.

Hmmm and where do you get your coats? You have the same coat as these people do.
vitadigest find them for your self you don't get the link.

Faux Mink Fur Full Length Coat with Hood
$165.98, 2 for $319.99

You even have their pictures on your site and Wow you have a good markup. Do they know you are using their pictrues?

I might expect that from 3rd world countries also. Shame on you.

pinemom · Post by **pinemom** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 9:22 am

Shag has Apoligized to me, He now understands that my motive for wanting to get a coat to dissect it, was to make them, and help others make them...that can not afford to purchase them already made.
Their are alot of people who attend burningman that have enough money but no time, decide to purchase their burner wear.

We all love burner wear! But I do know not everyone has talent to make it themselves!

To Shag...you have my respect!

shagalicious · Post by **shagalicious** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 10:29 am

Hey Mozy,
GLAD YOU ASKED! Actually, I do own the rights to that photo. No pirating here. There happens to be wholesalers out there who use it too.

Seems to be a lot of focus from this thread about valuation. How 'bout we shift to the art???

I'll start it off. Ok, HOW IS IT MADE? Approximately 16 hours MINIMUM of intricate work-detail utilizing EL into the right kind of Knapp, pile, and fiber content of Faux. Believe me, there is a lot of stuff that does not work. After a lot of trial and error (as with most creations and discoveries) the right combinations were found. In the end it may seem to appear simple - but not easy... If not illuminated with the right combination of electronics, fur, and glowie material the effect would look anemic at best.
Obviously the effect is pretty outrageous.
THAT my friends are what I hoped would wow you...not a debate on what it's worth or what it's not worth. By definition, that is in the eye of the beholder (just ask the guy who bought the last Monet at Christies) Often times when people create a form of art that others wish to have, there is a fine line between commerce and the magic. Lets chat about the magic. Is that OK??
Have an awesome creative day!

Mozy bonz · Post by **Mozy bonz** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 10:36 am

thank you shagalicious...you have my respect.

ibdave · Post by **ibdave** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 7:20 pm

I saw one of the Coats at the SF DECOM... WOW... it is a very cool coat.. My wife wants one.. But it's the $$ But good going on coming up with something new....

pbmaniac2000 · Post by **pbmaniac2000** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 4:48 pm

Yes i'm bringing up a totally dead thread, sorry but i couldn't take the trashing. I'm not tryin to sell a jacket or coat or anything, but he is doing burner pricing. Granted its not cost, but it is a whole lot better now.

GLOW FUR COAT

GLOW FUR COAT

PHOTO of GLOW FUR COAT www.glowfur.com

pure commerce