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[http://users.livejournal.com/_renton/]

( i did a painting last night from a photograph...thats crafty right? )

Stenciling Tshirt Problems

[hinderxlove.livejournal.com]

Hey guys. I have a problem. I have a lot of tshirt orders (stenciling) and I guess I jumped on the bandwagon because the one I made for my boyfriend is starting to crack after its second wash. After its first wash it looked great, but now its starting to crack. I am using the 1/3 textile medium 2/3 acrylic paint mixture for my paints. And I dont to sell people shirts only for them to be ruined after a few wearings.

Is it because of multiple layers? Is it the paints? I know a lot of you have had great outcomes with doing stenciling, so I really need some help. I am willing to buy Jacquard or Speedball if I have to, but only if it means I will not have cracking. Its just I have to buy it online. And if thats the case, which is better? Jacquard or Speedball?

Could it possibly because of drying? Should it only be air dryed?

Note: I DID heat set! Also, I follwed the textile medium instructions and let the shirt set on its on for 3 days before I did the first wash.

Any tips/suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks in advanced.

A little mirror

[caprica.livejournal.com]

In all my time being a member here, this is my FIRST post!

i created as therapy for my moods.



( detail of the mirror )

*some of the art on the mirror is by Terry Moore & Tamara de Lempika

Smashing Pumpkins Purse

[that-redhead.livejournal.com]

What does one do with an old pair of jeans and a cool rock t-shirt? Make them into a purse, of course! My sewing machine was being a bastard child and I was tired of ripping out a certain seam (I think I ripped it out six times?), so one of the seams is a bit crooked. Other than that, I love this purse! It measures 7x13 inches, and is lined with the back of the t-shirt.

( Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness )

A couple of pieces

[ayalanya.livejournal.com]

I've only got one more piece to make for the art show (starting on friday! Eep!), so I took on a quick commission for someone who wanted something to wear at the convention (Arisia, in case I haven't babbled about it yet). There's a picture of that and a few pictures of another art show piece under the cut.

( Image-heavy! )

Edit: ack! Accidentally posted three of the same picture. Should be fixed now.

Magic Menagerie

[mllerobot.livejournal.com]

Hello everyone and happy new year.

This is my first post and i thought that to introduce myself, what is better than sending a photo of my friends


From left to right: Happy CatMonkey, Major McCrabz, Teddy Fear, Hell BunnyRaiser.

Hope you will like them.

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[runintheshadows.livejournal.com]

Hello, my name is Sarah and I've been a long-time admirer of this community. I'm a 4-H sewing/arts/crafts leader in Arizona and one of my friends belongs to this community and I've always browsed it to try and get some ideas for my 4-H kids' projects.



Here are a couple of random pictures that I've had hanging out on my computer until the day I'd finally join this group.



Anyway, enjoy all my pics!





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Advice needed!

[to-my-wife.livejournal.com]

Hi guys,

This is my first post here, although I've been enjoying looking at everyone's craftiness over the last few weeks!

I need some advice. I'm planning on making a huge cushion for my close friend's birthday, in March. She's a big fan of Katamari Damacy so it's going to have a Katamari theme.

( It's going to be based on this picture )

Your dream craft supply store

[garbagedog.livejournal.com]

I am working with some friends on opening a craft supply store in our city. There are a couple of Micheal's and a large JoAnn's in outer/suburban areas of the city, not near each other. In the most populated general area, where we plan to open, there is a Wal-Mart and a really great yarn store (we're probably not going to do a ton of yarn because of this, we hope to offer some of this store's inventory in ours, if possible). We hope to offer more convenience and a more unique selection than the giant stores.

I would love to pick your crafting brains about this. Please let me know your opinions on any or all of the following. Feel free to add anything else!

What would your dream craft supply store be like?

What are items that you have to order, or can never find in the above-mentioned stores?

Are there projects that require you to run to multiple locations for supplies? What are the projects and what are the supplies?

What items sold by places like Micheal's and JoAnns seem the most UNnecessary?

Do you take classes offered by craft stores, and or would you if they were nearby and involved projects that you are interested in?

What do you think about craft stores offering specialty/seasonal cooking (baking/candymaking esp.) items?





Mods: I searched the archive and I know the rules, I believe this is an o.k. post, if not, I can easily delete it. Thanks!

Construction of my Flower Press

[drowningmermaid.livejournal.com]

During my LOOOOOONG post yesterday, I posted some pictures of my pressed flower work.

Someone asked me how I pressed out my flowers so well, so I figured I'd show my press off and give a brief description of how it was made...

it's pretty simple and basic and if you've got scrap wood laying around your garage (that's where I found mine) and the desire to press flowers well, this is what you need!


( books are for reading--press your flowers in one of these puppies! )

greeenman mask

[kira-snugz.livejournal.com]

my husband wanted something different for halloween this year so i suggested he go dressed as a greenman. 

i made hima mask our of fake leaves and a plastic mask form the dollar store, then we dressed him in green and black with a huge green cloak
 

( pictures )

skirts?

[lil-missetoile.livejournal.com]

Hey guys, Im looking for a pattern for a simple pleated skirt like these:



( Another image behind the cut )

Any help is appreciated!

Christmas crafting fun

[fayf.livejournal.com]

( Pictures ahoy! )