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[cirrussilvus.livejournal.com]

Okay, really random (and geeky) questions.

I'm planning on making a latex prosthetic for my new LARP character. It's going to be a few crystals (kind of quartz like, but they need to be less weighty) jutting from my lower forehead and cheekbone areas. They'll be about dime to nickel in size, with latex "skin" around the bottom of the crystal to give the illusion of growth. I understand the basic concept behind the latex part. Make negative mold of face, use that to make a positive, build on positive with oil based clay, etc.

The tough part is the crystals. I'd rather not toy with resin at this point(lack of funds/transport/well-ventilated area) and I'd really like to be able to carve the material. The two things I have on hand that are relatively translucent and can be carved are Melt and Pour soap, and Candlewax.

All jokes aside about smelly nerds, would either of these work (provided I coat them in Triple Thick, or some other spray or paint sealant)? I figure I'd be screwed if I left either on the dash of my car, but would regular contact with body heat and/or sweat melt them or soften them enough to be easily smooshed? I game in upstate NY so the temperature isn't crazy hot outside.

I figure this question is a real shot in the dark. I doubt anyone has strapped a candle or bar of soap to their person, but it can't hurt to ask. :) If anyone has any other material suggestions that would be great. It would need to be able to withstand an accidental nerf-bat blow to the noggin.

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[yoniyum.livejournal.com]

My 8-year-old sister is my favorite crafting buddy ever. Recently here in New Orleans, there was a fashion show to benefit a local non-profit called Recycle for the Arts. One part of the fashion show featured designs made by kids aged 8 - 15.

Each participant got a bag containing thrifted clothes and some donated fabric and were asked to recreate an outfit. They had to do it in two weeks! We used a lot of fabric glue, handstitching, and iron-on appliques since she is a beginner to sewing. (And, uh, I'm not that great at it myself.)

Here are pictures of my sister's design:



Her sketch of how she wanted the outfit to be.


( More photos behind the cut. Warning: Photo heavy!! )

You can view more photos from her working on the outfit and from the actual event, including other kids' designs and some of the adults' designs at my Flickr page.

coffee sleeves!

[ifyourequiet.livejournal.com]

i have been hard at work, making all sorts of coffee sleeves. i love using them in the winter, to keep my hands from burning on my coffee cup. but i think i like them even better in the summer, because they keep my hands from freezing on those iced tea/lemonade drinks =)

( coffee sleeve mania! )

Handmade hair curlers!

[tuckspuddn.livejournal.com]

So, I started a new community to try to motivate myself to get some more crafty/creative things done. It's called creativemonday, if anyone's interested in playing along! (also, if it's not ok to link to this, please let me know and I'll take it down...there's no selling or anything, just a place to try to motivate ourselves!)

This week's project: hair curlers!


( more back here, including the tutorial )

The one thing I might change/add is some felt. I'm thinking about adding some felt to the outer strip and maybe some around the middle to help grip my hair. We'll see.

Overall, a fun quick project! I need to see how much curl they actually give though.

Just for Fun

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

Hello crafty people!

I am wondering what to do with old belts once they can't be worn anymore. I collect them and all have skulls (the cute kind)
on them and a variety of colours.
I'm curious to see with what people come up with.

Faux Finish-ness

[1498rozz.livejournal.com]

Sorry for the text only post!

I have a question regarding faux finish type stuff. I'm making some wooden books that I'd like to kinda finish to look like old leather/fabric book covers. For the fabric ones, I thought I might paint them whatever colour I'd like then press fabric into the wet paint to give it texture, then like, dry brush it.

Think that might work? And what would all you crafty people suggest for the faux leather covers? I'd love some awesome input :)

Raaa!

[art-lurker.livejournal.com]

They are taking over.


the new guy hangs out with the Bests.

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Mantra based art for outdoor festival.

[haptotrope.livejournal.com]

Namaste Ke Andar Hai - Hapto

A piece of art based on this Sanskrit Mantra:

Aum, saha naavatu.
Saha nau bhunaktu.
Saha veeryam karavaavahay.
Tejasvi naavadheet amastu
Maa vidvishaavahay.
Aum, shantih shantih shantih.
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Let us be nourished together.
Let us put forth great effort.
Let our learning be enlightening
and the conflict between us vanish.
Aum, peace peace peace.

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[finding-jay.livejournal.com]

Hi, everyone! I have a few questions that I'd be delighted if someone could help me with, even with giving a few tips. I've been sewing for a little while now, but I'm still very much a novice. I'm currently planning on undertaking a project that involves making my own patterns and I just need some guidance.

The questions (and pictures) are behind a cut for your benefit.

( Help with creating a pattern based off a costume + spiral sewing? )

( And a question about layering )

Thank you!

birdhouses

[dolphin-daze.livejournal.com]

I found these cute unpainted wood birdhouses and decided to paint them today and they came out so well that I got some more. I especially like the Halloween one, you can't tell from the pictures but the roof is a really pretty bronze color.


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Teabag wrapper origami: Earl Grey

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WARNING: PROFANITY!

[seestephgo.livejournal.com]

ZOMGJIZZBALLS! I JUST HAD A NEAT IDEA. BE BACK IN 30 MINUTES.

***EDITED TO ADD:

The first profanity NOTEBOOK! LOOK AT IT! BASK, I SAY! BASK IN MY AWESOME!
(under the cut)

You guys are going to get sick of me soon... for serious. But until then...






( More Profanity Cards and FIRST NOTEBOOK! )

Another monkey!

[mubeimmik.livejournal.com]

Baron von Something (I haven't determined his name quite yet cause he's not 100% finished) is overseeing the new monkey production. I should have 9 more coming in the next few weeks (well 10 if you count the other mostly done one I have sitting staring eyelessly and earlessly at me on my desk... creepy).

Does anyone know where to find doll monocles? I can find lots of sites with doll glasses, but this guy needs a monocle, with a gold chain... and probably a pipe.

Sampler!

[seestephgo.livejournal.com]

I thought it'd be fun to do a sampler with the girls from Craftgrrl! Since there's no selling/trading/etc here in the wonderful land of Craftgrrl, I made a new community for this project!

If you're interested, check it out here:

http://community.livejournal.com/craftgrrl_sampl/