Edit Material: Icesilk

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The origins of '''icesilk''', like the weaving process itself, are shrouded in mystery. What little that is known seems improbable at best. Icesilk utilizes threads of pure silk and a second rarer type of silk which is found only in the mountains of [[Albaria]]. These two silk threads are spun together using an unusual spinning process to produce a silvery white thread which has a faintly sparkling or glittering appearance. This thread, known as the "silvered thread," is used in the warp of icesilk. The weft is crafted using a second "silvered thread" and a translucent gemstone, such as an emerald or an aquamarine. Exactly how the gemstone is used in the spinning process is a closely guarded secret known to a very few but the thread that is produced is remarkably soft and supple with a strong metallic appearance. The "gemstone thread" is then woven together with a "silvered thread" to produce a fabric that is lightweight and yet has the unusual side benefit of locking in body heat when worn next to the skin. '''Note:''' The "rarer type of silk" which is found only in certain areas of the Albarian Mountains is used exclusively in the production of icesilk and thus has no name that is openly shared by its weavers.
Basic Properties
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Additional Alteration Rules:
===Naming=== The fabric produced is ''always'' named after the gemstone used in the weaving. Only "icesilk" is acceptable. * Using a garnet would produce "garnet icesilk" not "red icesilk", using a pink sapphire would produce "pink sapphire icesilk" not "pink icesilk" and so on. Either the TAP, the LOOK, or both should mention a gemstone name.<br> Icesilk '''must''' have a gem color mentioned, but does not need to be in the TAP specifically ===Composition=== Icesilk can be made using any <u>translucent and colored</u> gemstone (e.g. sapphire, emerald, aquamarine, garnet, etc.). * Only ''translucent'' (also known as clear) colored gemstones can be used in the weaving of icesilk. * An emerald could be used because it is considered translucent, but a jade could NOT be used since the jade is opaque (you cannot see through a jade). * Rare gemstones can be used provided they are both translucent and colored, but are prohibitively expensive since the equivalent of a huge gemstone is required for the weaving process. ====Exceptions==== * Magical gemstones, such as the [[phantom sapphire]], cannot be used in the weaving of icesilk. * Multi-colored gemstones, such as a [[starfire topaz]], produce an unappealing muddy grey/brown color that lacks the glittering sparkle indicative of icesilk and therefore are never used. * Any gemstone that is clear, white, or uncolored cannot be used in the weaving of icesilk. :* Examples of white/clear gems are white or ice-white diamonds, a clear/non-colored quartz, topaz or sapphire. Something like pearl or moonstone, which are both white and opaque would be out completely. (Any diamond that is not a specific color is considered to be a white diamond.) :* Using a white or clear gemstone would produce a "silvery white thread", when woven with the basic silvery white thread this would produce a silvery white silk which has none of the gemstone properties normally associated with icesilk. ===Required Verbiage=== The LOOK of any garment made with icesilk should contain verbiage along the lines of one of these examples: : Silvery-white threads of this <item> glitter against the <gemstone> metallic threads used in the fabric. : ...the silvery white warp threads of this ''<item>'' glitter icily against the ''<gemstone>'' metallic threads used in the weft of the loom. Reference item: {{ilink|c|garnet icesilk gown with a beaded halter neckline}} ===Suitability=== Since icesilk is an extremely flimsy and lightweight material it is therefore not suitable for large containers and some types of clothing items. * Icesilk can be used to make gowns, dresses, blouses, formal wraps (shawls), shirts, robes and cloaks. * Icesilk can be used as accent trim for any type of garment or container. * Icesilk can be used to make very small containers such as pouches or purses. * Icesilk '''cannot''' be used to make medium or large containers such as haversacks or backpacks. * Icesilk '''cannot''' be used to make quivers or sheaths * Icesilk '''cannot''' be used to make footwear of any kind. * Icesilk '''cannot''' be used to make corsets, bustiers, skirts, ruvens, leggings or trousers.
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Alteration Exemption:
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