Et Cetera: An Incomprehensive List of Everything Else
The
Leather Factory (512)302-4440
A gamer-friendly leather, hide and fur store, The Leather Factory
has a special discount for members of the SCA, Amtgarders, and
other gamers that want to finish their costume off with a piece
of something that used to moo (or in some cases bleat or eat carrots).
Sells leather, skins, and leatherworking goods and kits. Located
on IH35 near 51st street (5318 Cameron)
The Corner Shoppe (512)451-7633
For all your dead-animal needs (at least, those not covered by
The Leather Factory). The Corner Shoppe is a taxidermy studio
that does side-business in fur, tails, beaks, feathers, claws,
skulls, antlers, heads, and other parts the animals aren't using
anymore. Not an establishment for the faint of heart or weak of
stomach. A great store for anyone playing the more traditional
sort of Garou from "Werewolf: The Apocalypse." (5900
N. Lamar)
Uncommon Objects (512)442-4000
Bits and pieces, bottles, old medical texts, a great jewelry cabinet,
and an indescribable range of weird stuff. The name of the store
is very descriptive. A great place to go to find props (not any
specific sort of prop, mind you, props in general), not the best
for a specific item. A little pricy. Right in the heart of "SoCo"
(the artsy South Congress strip centers), so there are lots of
vintage stores nearby, and Lucy in Disguise is a few doors down--free
parking for two hours. (1512 S. Congress Ave.)
Quonset Hut (512)494-1162
Nice little military surplus store, with a range of combat boots,
jackets, hats, cookware, medallions, patches, and other necessities
for that "just got in from WW2" look. Claustraphobia-inducing,
and camouflage is not for every venue. For more military surplus
check out Banana Bay, which may have a better selection of medals
but higher prices. (479-8608, San Gabriel near 29th) (Quonset
Hut: 2815 Fruth St., near 29th and Guadalupe and Toy Joy).