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a gocco print
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This is a gocco print I made tonight of my sweet dog Mona, who died last year.
( Here's the same print, just printed on different paper. )
Sep. 21st, 2007
bestill.livejournal.comThis is a gocco print I made tonight of my sweet dog Mona, who died last year.
( Here's the same print, just printed on different paper. )
A beaded cat
Sep. 21st, 2007 07:06 amkathy-kostinsky.livejournal.comThis summer, being on a holiday by the sea, I saw a ceramic picrure with a wonderful and very funny cat. But I was too greedy to buy it, so decided to loom my own one looking like that cat.
So, here it is.
Do you like it?
So, here it is.
Do you like it?
dietcokehed.livejournal.comhttp://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d32/dietcokewhore/art/MME-iMother.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d32/dietcokewhore/art/iMedicate1.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d32/dietcokewhore/art/prettycorpse.jpg
Pretty Corpse is currently at a gallery (it was a guaranteed show)
The other two I'm submitting for a juried show...wish me luck! :)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d32/dietcokewhore/art/iMedicate1.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d32/dietcokewhore/art/prettycorpse.jpg
Pretty Corpse is currently at a gallery (it was a guaranteed show)
The other two I'm submitting for a juried show...wish me luck! :)
Crafting for Charity
Sep. 21st, 2007 10:21 amabsinthecity.livejournal.comHi everyone. I've just compiled a list of Charity Crafty Projects that are currently active, since this time of year is when we tend to start thinking about doing our bit f
or the homeless or other people in need of a bit of comfort over the winter months. They include Hats 4 the Homeless, Innocent's Big Knit and other causes.
This is all a buildup to something I've wanted to do for ages, which is compile the Definitive List of charity crafting projects, so that anyone wanting to do something useful with their skills can browse it, and find something to suit them whatever craft they're into. So can anyone suggest any other projects similar to these that we might want to include? I'd be really grateful for your input, and these can be taking place anywhere in the world. I'm in the UK, so at the moment, my list is a bit Brit-centric.
Many thanks!
Abi
or the homeless or other people in need of a bit of comfort over the winter months. They include Hats 4 the Homeless, Innocent's Big Knit and other causes.This is all a buildup to something I've wanted to do for ages, which is compile the Definitive List of charity crafting projects, so that anyone wanting to do something useful with their skills can browse it, and find something to suit them whatever craft they're into. So can anyone suggest any other projects similar to these that we might want to include? I'd be really grateful for your input, and these can be taking place anywhere in the world. I'm in the UK, so at the moment, my list is a bit Brit-centric.
Many thanks!
Abi
leopardwolf.livejournal.comI have a challenge I face with trying to replicate an old Mark V 5 style diving helm and suit. The intended purpose is to replicate it so it is wearable and comfortable enough to walk around in.
I have several ideas in mind as far as approach to general design. The helmet is going to be the most difficult thing. I need something durable enough for wear that will be weather resistant in case it rains and will hold its form for several hours of intended use.
The general idea was to start off using a large beach ball or something similar as a base form and work layers of paper mache and wire sculpting mesh to give it more structure and support.
From there I would figure either shaped styrofoam or polymer could be used to form the accents for the ‘ports’ on the helm. As far as coloring to get an antiqued rustic finish and make it water resistant is concerned, I was debating the use of spray paints and some sort of varnish or perhaps modge podge. I just want to avoid anything that is going to leave it sticky or shiny.
I also need to figure how to make the canvas/cotton style suit. I’ve never actually sewn before, so I am curious if anyone around here would be up to the challenge of helping me make a suit if I would pay for materials. I could get measurements and whatnot. I just need someone who has sewing experience/costume making experience to lend a hand to make this a reality.
If anyone is interested or knows someone else who could help, you can send me an email at leopardwolf@gmail.com or respond here.
I’m open to ideas and suggestions. Brainstorm with me and lets see what we can come up with!
** EDIT **
To give everyone a better idea of what I'm looking to try and design, here is some information and the best images I could get.
The Mark Five diving suit (MkV) was first produced in the 1920's and was the Navy's most widely used underwater garment. Total, the suit weighed about 200 pounds above water, and it was very cumbersome. It was used until the 1970's, when SCUBA gear outphased surface-supplied dry dives. It was used mostly for salvage. After it became obsolete, but when dry suits were needed on rare occasions, it was replaced with much lighter dry gear. The MkV had a 60 pound brass helmet and breatspiece that fitted over a rubberized one-piece canvas body suit. Air was supplied from a pump on the surface, and entered the suit through a pipe in the back of the helmet. Air was vented off through a valve on the helmet.
Best example of the look I am going for
Examples of suit design:
Closeup of a suit being worn
Suit laid out
Suit and helm
Another suit and helm
Examples of helm:
Helm underwater
Black finished helm
Polished brass finish helm
Brass finish helm
Bulkier, heavier look suits:
Older suit example
Another style older suit
Different angle of same suit
Modern bulky suit
I have several ideas in mind as far as approach to general design. The helmet is going to be the most difficult thing. I need something durable enough for wear that will be weather resistant in case it rains and will hold its form for several hours of intended use.
The general idea was to start off using a large beach ball or something similar as a base form and work layers of paper mache and wire sculpting mesh to give it more structure and support.
From there I would figure either shaped styrofoam or polymer could be used to form the accents for the ‘ports’ on the helm. As far as coloring to get an antiqued rustic finish and make it water resistant is concerned, I was debating the use of spray paints and some sort of varnish or perhaps modge podge. I just want to avoid anything that is going to leave it sticky or shiny.
I also need to figure how to make the canvas/cotton style suit. I’ve never actually sewn before, so I am curious if anyone around here would be up to the challenge of helping me make a suit if I would pay for materials. I could get measurements and whatnot. I just need someone who has sewing experience/costume making experience to lend a hand to make this a reality.
If anyone is interested or knows someone else who could help, you can send me an email at leopardwolf@gmail.com or respond here.
I’m open to ideas and suggestions. Brainstorm with me and lets see what we can come up with!
** EDIT **
To give everyone a better idea of what I'm looking to try and design, here is some information and the best images I could get.
The Mark Five diving suit (MkV) was first produced in the 1920's and was the Navy's most widely used underwater garment. Total, the suit weighed about 200 pounds above water, and it was very cumbersome. It was used until the 1970's, when SCUBA gear outphased surface-supplied dry dives. It was used mostly for salvage. After it became obsolete, but when dry suits were needed on rare occasions, it was replaced with much lighter dry gear. The MkV had a 60 pound brass helmet and breatspiece that fitted over a rubberized one-piece canvas body suit. Air was supplied from a pump on the surface, and entered the suit through a pipe in the back of the helmet. Air was vented off through a valve on the helmet.
Best example of the look I am going for
Examples of suit design:
Closeup of a suit being worn
Suit laid out
Suit and helm
Another suit and helm
Examples of helm:
Helm underwater
Black finished helm
Polished brass finish helm
Brass finish helm
Bulkier, heavier look suits:
Older suit example
Another style older suit
Different angle of same suit
Modern bulky suit
Eco bag finished! With tutorial!
Sep. 21st, 2007 12:03 pmkeymistress.livejournal.comhello all, i've just finished making an eco bag. it's a fabric bag modeled exactly after common plastic bags.
i've written a tutorial on my blog if anybody's interested.
:)
i've written a tutorial on my blog if anybody's interested.
:)
Home decor crafting
Sep. 21st, 2007 12:21 pmarchers-elegant.livejournal.comDecorating our new house.....
Pics are a bit blurry. Teengirlkidlet has the tripod at school this week for a project...and my hands are shaky!
Pics are a bit blurry. Teengirlkidlet has the tripod at school this week for a project...and my hands are shaky!
( Home Decor Fun )
New bag <3
Sep. 21st, 2007 12:40 pmsnapmuffins.livejournal.comI finally had a chance to go to the store to pick up some lining and thread to make a new bag. I have über-newbie skills when it comes to sewing, so I'm pretty impressed with myself for just being able to put in lining and not sew the pocket (of which there actually is one! O:) shut or on upside down.
Ta-da!
( WIP pictures )
Ta-da!
yikamura.livejournal.comYay!
The only glue was the normal stick/school kind, so I can't keep the nose chain in untill I find the super glue.
But untill then, I can wear them around my neck :)
TP rol base, vinyl over that, green soda bottle plastic, d-rings and elastic.
Not terribly good craftsmanship, but I love them ^^
Pics of me wearing them are HERE
The only glue was the normal stick/school kind, so I can't keep the nose chain in untill I find the super glue.
But untill then, I can wear them around my neck :)
TP rol base, vinyl over that, green soda bottle plastic, d-rings and elastic.
Not terribly good craftsmanship, but I love them ^^
Pics of me wearing them are HERE
Sculpy elephants and piggies and things.
Sep. 21st, 2007 04:19 pmsadistic-crayon.livejournal.comI've been going a little sculpy mad lately. I've got a thing for elephants... and pigs... and shell people.
I should have added in a scale but .. I didn't think to. The elephants are about 1.5 cm high and maybe 2cm long, and the shell guy is.. well tip of the shell is about 4-5cm high. They're all pretty tiny.
I've been making lots more but these are all I ended up taking anything resembling a passable photo with. (inexpensive) suggestions welcome!
I should have added in a scale but .. I didn't think to. The elephants are about 1.5 cm high and maybe 2cm long, and the shell guy is.. well tip of the shell is about 4-5cm high. They're all pretty tiny.
I've been making lots more but these are all I ended up taking anything resembling a passable photo with. (inexpensive) suggestions welcome!
Handmade Book
Sep. 21st, 2007 05:22 pmtalentshow.livejournal.comThe covers of this book are made with a soft, matte paper which was part of a stock photography advertisement I received in the mail. The printed catalogue pages are stretched over archival bookboard and lined with a cherry red paper. This pulls a lot of the vivid reds from the print. Other prominent colors are bright sky blue, spa blue and chartreuse green.
Signature reinforcements and endpapers are matching cherry red paper.
The textblock is made from 60lb, bright white drawing paper. The paper has a good amount of tooth and can handle ink, pencil and many other media.
- 6.25" x 6.25" square. (15cm x 15cm)
- 140 pages.
- Bound with bright turquoise blue waxed Irish linen thread.
This book opens completely flat, for ease of use.
By Kate Black.
Signature reinforcements and endpapers are matching cherry red paper.
The textblock is made from 60lb, bright white drawing paper. The paper has a good amount of tooth and can handle ink, pencil and many other media.
- 6.25" x 6.25" square. (15cm x 15cm)
- 140 pages.
- Bound with bright turquoise blue waxed Irish linen thread.
This book opens completely flat, for ease of use.
By Kate Black.
a few random things
Sep. 21st, 2007 05:42 pmkatjekattekop.livejournal.com( first i made a new purse )
second a few months ago i bought some plastic bear joints off ebay and today i got a magazine from the actual store that sells the items.
it's called Stockade Supply in Guelph Ontario. http://www.stockade.ca
they have the plain black safety eyes i was looking for. they also have paints, jewelry making supplies/tools, stock wood things, shrink plastic, various tools, everything!!
it's worth a look especially for my fellow Canadian crafters.
thirdly i was thinking of buying some black Fimo clay to make pendants and paint them with metallic gold paint.
i've never really done this before, do i need some kind of clear coat to put on top of the dried/painted pendant? and which would be best?
are there any special tools that would help a beginner or should i be good to go?
fourthly, and slightly off topic ( here's a crafty tattoo design i sketched up )
second a few months ago i bought some plastic bear joints off ebay and today i got a magazine from the actual store that sells the items.
it's called Stockade Supply in Guelph Ontario. http://www.stockade.ca
they have the plain black safety eyes i was looking for. they also have paints, jewelry making supplies/tools, stock wood things, shrink plastic, various tools, everything!!
it's worth a look especially for my fellow Canadian crafters.
thirdly i was thinking of buying some black Fimo clay to make pendants and paint them with metallic gold paint.
i've never really done this before, do i need some kind of clear coat to put on top of the dried/painted pendant? and which would be best?
are there any special tools that would help a beginner or should i be good to go?
fourthly, and slightly off topic ( here's a crafty tattoo design i sketched up )
Modifying Crochet Pattern Sizes
Sep. 21st, 2007 07:54 pmsharmelon.livejournal.comMostly, this is in reference to crochet toys/amigurumi.
I usually follow patterns, or work with my own patterns, and make small to medium sized items. But, I've had a friend request that I make one of my amigurumi pieces for them -- but four times its size!
I don't have experience with enlarging patterns, but I know that if I work with a thinner weight yarn and smaller hook, the proportions stay about the same and I have a smaller finished piece.
Theoretically then, I could use thicker yarn (or in this case, since he wants it so big, multiple strands of yarn held together) and a larger hook -- to make it larger? Would this still come out proportionally the same? Or would it be better just to try and completely modify/re-write the pattern to create a bigger piece?
I usually follow patterns, or work with my own patterns, and make small to medium sized items. But, I've had a friend request that I make one of my amigurumi pieces for them -- but four times its size!
I don't have experience with enlarging patterns, but I know that if I work with a thinner weight yarn and smaller hook, the proportions stay about the same and I have a smaller finished piece.
Theoretically then, I could use thicker yarn (or in this case, since he wants it so big, multiple strands of yarn held together) and a larger hook -- to make it larger? Would this still come out proportionally the same? Or would it be better just to try and completely modify/re-write the pattern to create a bigger piece?
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Sep. 21st, 2007 09:46 pmdietcokehed.livejournal.comPosted two of these before...here are the three piece's I submitted, yay!
( Me, Myself & Eye )
And introducing... *pic heavy*
Sep. 21st, 2007 10:37 pmstarbaby415.livejournal.comFinally found a combination of the time and a working digital camera to get some pics posted of many of my accomplishements over the last few months... I am so in awe of all you and things that you create. I mostly knit but i do dable outside of that area now again and pick up a crochet hook or needle. So to move on from the babble...
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