A few New Puppets

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

I am in the Art Show at DragonCon this year (Side note: Shout out if you are going to be too)

And these are a set of Monster puppets that I am putting in to the Show.

On the big guys, the eyes have a blink switch in the head.

Looking for Polymer Clay Canework

[jagnightwalker.livejournal.com]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for someone to do some custom cane work for me..is there anyone here who has recommendations? It should be relatively simple. I'd try to make what I want myself but I just don't have time to learn a new craft :)

Mods, please delete if inappropriate, thank you!

Where can I get tags?

[bittercat.livejournal.com]

Hi, all.

Love this community! People make great things, and everyone's really friendly. :)

I have a question for others who make and sell soft goods: Where can I get pre-printed tags for my purses and such? Not paper tags, but the fabric ones you sew in? Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.

(crossposted to diymarketplace)

Cacao Lime Ostrich.

[talentshow.livejournal.com]

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Originally uploaded by thekateblack.

[[ Cacao Lime Ostrich ]]

Faux ostrich leather, embossed paper covers in chocolate brown and subtly metallic gold.

Vivid, chartreuse green lokta paper spine reinforcements. Lokta is a renewable resource, and environmentally friendly paper.

8.25" x 5.25" (21 x 13 cm)
- 128 pages of 100% archival, smooth white cotton drawing paper. 

Darking Polyester

[wiccanslyr.livejournal.com]

I am working on a costume for a friend and we found a dress that was PERFECT for what we were doing and would need very little modification (making my job much easier). The modifications are coming along coming along nicely but we have one problem. The color is a bit too bright red.

Is there a way to reliably darken 100% polyester fabric? We only need it to dark/dull a shade or two, nothing too major.

Does anyone have any suggestions on this or do you think we are stuck with the color as is?

Thanks in advance for any help.


X-posted to: con_costuming, con_masquerade, costume_craft, costumes, costuming, craftgrrl, dragon_costumes, fantasycostume, & sew_hip

Sculptamold..?

[choke.livejournal.com]

Have any of you girls used Amaco's Sculptamold molding compound to make jewelry? Like, little beads and charms?

the Joann's in my town sucks, and has no polymer clay unless I want to spend $4 for a sugar-packet sized square, so I am looking for all other options.

Thanks in advance, ladies!

Gemstone Beads Website Recommendations

[nebulosity.livejournal.com]

I read through the memories looking for websites recommendations, but most of the links were broken or not what I was looking for.

I'm looking to buy 6mm or 8mm gemstone beads (to make a Buddhist mala). I'm able to find places to buy online, but I wanted to know if anyone has particular recommendations. Ideally, I'd like to buy the cheapest beads possible, but I also know that if I go for the cheapest, their service may not be the greatest.

Currently, I'm looking at buying from Shipwreck Beads. They seem to have some decent prices, but I don't know how good their service is.

After I finish making my Mala, I'll be sure to post pictures. :)

Thanks in advance for any help!

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[sylvercatt.livejournal.com]

I've gotten mildly obsessed with wire jewelry.
( What I've been up to lately )

Angels and Absinthe

[pinkxpsycho.livejournal.com]

Let's fast forward the intros, ok? First time poster, long time lurker. Everyone's stuff is so AMAZING that I finally gathered up my courage you show you all my bling.
First is a sweet chandelier, and another is this beautiful charm necklace I made!
I painted a chandelier on canvas board with acrylics for my friend:

( Follow the cut, ladies and gents! )

Xposted in my journal.