/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

There's a very similar thread here. >>8988131

>>9087164
Eh, that one's nearly dead. We might as well use this one.

I found a youtube channel which might help people who are new to creating clothes!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO2Limntj_rPuxT46kz36YA

>>9088924
I don't make clothing but this is gorgeous https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_fvmhgB-Dg

>>9087117
This is cute but the cakes could use some texturing.

>>9087117
I'm into cult party kei which focuses on a kinda vintage and shabby chic aesthetic so I make my own accessories for that since I haven't found any brands that make what I'm looking for
My sewing skills are less than mediocre so I've really only made small accessories like headbow and pins and decorating tote bags
I'm just starting out in lolita and am finding myself drawn towards a sweeter sort of classic style and am planning a coord for later this month so I snagged this boater hat from a normie store for about $5 and am planning on removing the black ribbon and decorating it with lace, ribbon, and maybe fake flowers to match the skirt I plan to wear with it. Maybe. Depends what Jo-ann's has, I wasn't really satisfied with their selections of lace the last time I was there and I'm picky about fake flowers

I love making my own accessories and jewelry. Since my sewing skills have been getting better and I'll be a fashion design major in the fall I'm looking forward to making my own clothes as well. Here's the second decoden case I've ever made featuring Sylveon from Pokemon. It's not perfect by any means but I really like it!

>>9089212
Not gonna lie anon, you need to work on your piping

>>9089212
It's too disorganised and the piping's too lumpy. Use a smaller piping tip, arrange the decorations on the case before you stick them on, and aim to have some sort of coherence instead of just sticking things in where there's a space. Also, pick a theme that isn't just a color scheme.
It's not that awful for a second case, since you have a color scheme and it doesn't look mega crowded or painfully empty, but it can definitely be improved.

>>9088942
That's really good.

>>9088942
the worst part of this is finding these videos while on tumblr because they are always accompanied with bitching by people who think theres some shortage of clothing for fat pat people and this girl is committing some horrible offense by repurposing ugly clothes

>>9091467
Yeah, that sort of warped logic pisses me off. The majority of people who do this are mega obese, too, like 24+, so someone improving a butt-ugly size 16 wouldn't mean shit to them in the first place.
And seriously, if you're that huge and can't find clothes to fit you, make your own damn clothes. It's a good skill to have and you can stop bitching that fatphobia is preventing companies from making miniskirts that fit your moon-like girth.

>>9092336
>if you're that huge and can't find clothes to fit you, make your own damn clothes

I dont think those people would be able to reach their hands to the front to use both for a sewing machine desu

>>9092451
>when thin people sit in bigger chairs/booth seats its THEIR fault i'm too fat to fit in normal human sized seats without popping!!!
holy shit, what?

>>9092614
ummmm do you wanna not be so ableist there friend? You are LITERALLY killing disabled people by sitting in that chair.

But yeah i know, I found that while trying to find that post about the girl who buys huge clothes from thrift shops and modifies them to be smaller and cuter that tumblr was calling just about every "-ist" under the sun

>one comment was about how it makes the fat people section of thrift shops not a "safe space"
>you wot

>>9087117
>Do you make or design your own clothing, jewelry, accessories etc.?
I make resin brooches, keychains and other misc jewelry. I've just now gotten into making my own clothing but all I've made is a shirt so far lol
>What materials do you work best with?
I'm pretty alright at two part resin, clear and opaque
>Do you sell anything you make to other people?
I'm in artist alley but I haven't sold my resin pieces yet
>Do you follow anyone on social media that makes their own stuff?
https://www.youtube.com/user/AnnikaVictoria24?&ab_channel=AnnikaVictoria
http://moniques-designs.tumblr.com/
http://yykawaii.tumblr.com/

Does anyone have recommendations for good clear coats to seal metal? I've been working with a bunch of found/repurposed metal bits and I don't want raw or gross rusted metal next to skin.

>>9092451
??? I've seen maybe 2 or 3 mega fatties at the library (the only place I've seen with hugeass chairs) and all of them sit on their scooters. Disabled spaces are clearly marked out as disabled spaces, big chairs are not marked out as fat people spaces because... they aren't.
If you're fat enough not to be able to stand for a few minutes, you'd be in a scooter. I'd understand it if for some reason people went out of their way to take all the big chairs so the one fat person couldn't sit, but since we're presumably not talking about a birthday party for asshole children, this warped logic does not apply.
>>9094687
Seconding this. I've been thinking about using an acrylic spray I have to seal a few rusty things but I don't want to fuck it all up and get tetanus.

When it comes to making bracelets to sell, what is the standard size I should be making them in that just about anyone can fit around their wrist?

>>9096706
Make them adjustable if that's something you're concerned about.

Just add a little bit of extra chain at the end and a lobster claw so they can adjust it to their wrist size. Add a little charm or something at the end so it's not ugly.

>>9092614
>>9092720
i dont know if either of you know how to read or what it is but man

I'm so immature.

>>9096960
It's called sarcasm, anon.

>>9097902

Don't put Descartes before the whores

>>9097902
Kek'd

>>9096706
Make them adjustable or have a size chart and price accordingly. That way you can't have some delusional whale complaining that the normal sized bracelet didn't fit around their tree-trunk wrist.

>>9096713
>>9100005
Late reply, but I wanted to thank both of you. I think I'll do a standard 7 inch bracelet size but make sure to tell them that if they need it adjusted for a bigger wrist size that I can do it. Basically fat wrists like you said were what I was most worried about.

>>9100146
No worries. Just make sure to state clearly that the bracelets will all have the same number of charms/decorations and that the only thing that'll change is the amount of chain, because some people think that bigger bracelet= more stuff.

>>9087117
>Do you make or design your own clothing, jewelry, accessories etc. for jfash or your own style?
I make clothes, accessories, and jewelry for lolita. Some of it can also work for otome and other styles

>What materials do you work best with?
Fabric, fake flowers and other doodads, I've been really enjoying making jewellery lately

>Do you sell anything you make to other people?
Yes

>Do you follow anyone on social media that makes their own stuff?
Yep. I follow alot of other indie designers ( moss marchen, sweet Mildred, moss Badger, voodoo dolly, atelier angel, I do declare, etc.)

Has anyone else experienced a slow down of orders this month? It's been crazy for me. I've done maybe a 3rd of what I usually do so far.

>>9087117
>Do you make or design your own clothing, jewelry, accessories etc. for jfash or your own style?

Yes. I make fairy kei, pastel goth and lolita clothes and accessories for myself and others

>What materials do you work best with?

I really like working with knits and cottons. Knit isn't as difficult to work with as people claim and its far more forgiving for beginners in my opinion. I have a love of faux fur but hate how much it sheds.

>Do you sell anything you make to other people?

Yep. I have an etsy shop and I vend at conventions.

>Do you follow anyone on social media that makes their own stuff?

I am a huge fan of Angela Clayton. She makes the most amazingly beautiful historical recreation costumes. She's so very inspiring. I also have a bunch of friends that also make things and sell.

>>9100451
>fake flowers and other doodads
Do you make flower crowns at all?

>>9102207
I make all sorts of custom accessories and I have done flower crowns.

Anyone crochet here? So far I've only made myself a few berets, but I'm working on learning to read patterns so I can make boleros and such.

>Do you make or design your own clothing, jewelry, accessories etc. for jfash or your own style?
I design and create my own jewelry and accessories. I think sewing would be super useful for j-fash but I dont think I would enjoy doing it. I sometimes draw prints though I would like to have irl. If I was a skilled seamstress I would print fabric and then sew dresses with it

>What materials do you work best with?
Resin and polymer clay.

>Do you sell anything you make to other people?
Yes I do. When I have time I run my online store and I attend many conventions yearly.

>Do you follow anyone on social media that makes their own stuff?
Yes ! Especially on instagram. I love finding Japanese crafters as well, I find their style a lot different than things that are popular in the west. I do follow quite a few western girls as well though. Mostly those who work with clay and resin for inspiration.


If anyone has an instagram they mainly post their crafts, please share ! I would love to follow other crafty seagulls. I will share mine if anyone requests


>>9097902
10/10 description

>>9102411
I'm trying to learn. So far I can make a really long string and nothing else. My cat loves it, but it might take me a while to learn the rest of the basics.

>>9102411
I crochet. I mostly make amigurumi,but I've made some collars and rabbit scarves.

>>9102607
Holy crap, want!!

>>9102323
I'd love to see your work. I'm in the market for a flower crown right now. Hopefully with antlers.

>>9102607
This is cute af. Would do you ever consider doing a rabbit scarf based on animal crossing rabbit villagers?

>>9102607
This is so cute! I wonder if you did one in that furry/fluffy yarn in brown it wold look less cartoony. Not that cartoony is bad just a different option. So sweet! I love rabbits!

>>9102664
My etsy is https://www.etsy.com/shop/SakuraFairy.. I mostly have done flower crowns with mulberry paper flowers and dried baby's breath but I can easily do all sorts of styles. I have boxes and boxes of fake flowers of different sorts. I post alot of my custom orders on my Instagram.

>>9102417
My Instagram is https://www.instagram.com/lotvdesigns/.. I'd love to see yours. I don't work in resin at all but I would love to and don't really have a work space that would work for it. It seems like it has a steep learning curve so I'm impressed with anyone who does it!

>>9102609
>>9102664
Thanks!
Depends on the villager. Their faces are really distinct that I'm not sure if I'd be able to translate it well.

>>9102685
Thank you.
Furry/fluffy like the baby yarn or the eye-lash yarn? Both are a bit difficult to work with, but probably worth experimenting with.
Also, followed your ig!

I posted this in the Deco(den) thread but not really getting any replies so I'll repost it here.

I've seen a lot of people making whip chokers and I was wondering the best way to do this? Do they pipe directly onto the choker or pipe onto something else, peel it off when dry and then glue it onto the choker? And I'm guessing they use a fabric type choker and the silicone stays well?

Some I'm new to jewelry making and I'm honestly lost right now. Basically I have a piece of wood with a print on it that I'm going to be using for a necklace, the only problem is that I need to find a way for it to have a hole to put a chain through it. The wood is too strong to use one of those loop screws and I would rather not drill or poke a hole in the wood if I can help it. What else can I use/do?

>>9102851
Glue a bail to the back.

>>9102864
Seriously thank you so much, literally a life saver right now after immense frustration.

I'm new to using epoxy resin and resin in general. I followed the mixing instructions to a T, and added the smallest amount (maybe 4 drops) of acrylic paint and some fine glitter to my mixture, then poured it in my molds. About half a day later only a thin layer on top is hardened and the rest is in the same condition as when I had mixed it. I did mix it thoroughly so I'm a little confused. Can I have some guidance as to what I did wrong?

Does anyone know of any blogs with DIY finds? All I can find is this and they have good stuff, but so far it's all Taobao. http://diytaobaofinds.tumblr.com/

>>9102731
i think a strip of clear vinyl could work really well, i dont think the silicone would stick amazingly to fabric

>>9102927
Could be the acrylic. It has water and resin really hates water, so it'll take longer to set, and it might be quite soft, depending on how much resin you used.
It could also be the weather. If you're having a lot of rain, or it's cold, the resin will take longer to set.

>>9102685

>https://www.instagram.com/lotvdesigns/
Woah your work is fantastic ! I've had your MTO cake berets in my favorites forever, they are way too adorable.

I'm https://www.instagram.com/jelly_ultra/ . My favorite style is sweet but I've had lots of my customers requesting things that they could wear with classic or gothic. So I try to expand my inventory to reflect that, but I still mainly post ~kawaii~ because I'm biased as hell haha.

do we have a "can you guys make this outfit for me and how much" thread? Because thats what I'm looking for.

>>9103389

Wait what?
Like just a "put together an outfit and tell me where to buy things"
or "I have an idea and want a seamstress to make my outfit"?

>>9092451
this makes me want to go out of my way to take away their seats now, Maybe they'll be standing for so long that they sweat themselves back to a healthy size

>>9102605
I've been teaching myself too and I've found eHow of all places is really good for learning stitches. They have each step broken down with slow gifs of how it's done.
>>9102725
Did you make the pattern yourself? That's super cute!

>>9103382
These are fucking nice.

>>9103527
lot of column A, some of column B. I don't know where to get cosplay outfits, or wigs.

>>9104250
1. Help thread
2. Ali, Taobao, and eBay threads
3. Commission thread when there is one

>>9103382
when are you going to update your stock? I periodically check on your storenvy and its always closed.

>>9104232
>>9104368

Thank you guys so much !

About my storenvy, I do apologize. It has been on hiatus because of personal reasons as well as attending local conventions (since my items are one of a kind its hard to juggle both inventory. I'd hate to sell the same thing by accident irl and online you know?). I want to get it back up and running again . I am attending a convention August 19th - 21st. I am debating to put things online between then and now, or wait until after as that will be my last con for the season.

>>9104836
I'd wait until after the con, since it's easier for everyone. Good luck at the con!

I love to embroider & do cross stitch, naturally I want to add it to my coords in the form of necklaces & brooches but have not made jewellery before and unsure what to order. I looked up those filigree cabochon pendant backs but no clue how to affix cloth to them.

Does anyone have any links, ideas or tips?

>>9102725
>Furry/fluffy like the baby yarn or the eye-lash yarn? Both are a bit difficult to work with, but probably worth experimenting with. Also, followed your ig!

Umm either I guess. I've never been much of a knitter or crocheter. Also thanks for the follow. I'm pretty sure I followed you backup but if not really want to!

>>9103382
>Woah your work is fantastic ! I've had your MTO cake berets in my favorites forever, they are way too adorable.

Thank you that is so sweet! I love figuring out new ways to decorate berets. I've been considering doing a chocolate box or our perhaps a fruit tart? But those both seem like they would involve much more work then the current designs.

>>9104836
These are really cute!

>>9107538
I've considered doing some embroidery peices just for me and what I've come up with is:

Measure out how big the space for your embroidery is. Mark this shape and size on the cloth you are embroidering on with water soluble maker. Embroider your design within this space. Measure out the space on some felt. Cut it out (perhaps a tiny bit smaller then you want). Double the thickness of felt perhaps? Cut out embroidered design with plenty of room on the outside. Center it on the felt backing and then wrap the excess around to the back and stitch it in place. Finally glue your design to the setting.

Now I haven't actually tried this but it makes the most sense to me.

Every time I see cute shit with cheap price I buy it. I just don't know what to do with them. Any suggestions (other than bows)?

>>9110645
cut into cameos, add as decorative trim to a handbag, use with matching cloth to cute-ify a pencil cup, and of course there are the ever-popular rosettes

>>9110645
another usage is as trim for fairy lights

>>9110645
It doesn't look like you have enough but trimming a gathered rectangle skirt would be super cute. I'd put the wider red rim on the bottom hem with the narrower one a few inches higher and then a final solid still narrower ribbon of a same color a bit higher then that. The skirt could be cream, red, coral, or even black or chocolaty brown.

It would have a sorta dolly-kei feeling and think it could work with lolita or otome if coorded correctly.

>>9097902
now i want to see a necklace of this

>>9110920
Not that anon but this looks so nice. Thanks for the inspo.

>>9110931
Moss Badger had some naked lady paintings at UtS but I don't know if she did this one.

>>9092451
>fat girls tears
>muh ableism
>THIN PRIVILEGE!1!
Kek it never fails to make me laugh.
Just put down the fork already fatty.
Unless you are truly disabled and unless it is truly your genetics (true genetics,not just not being able to stop stuffing your face with mcdonalds) just standing up a few minutes will give you at least a minute of exercice in your life, stop crying you'll dehydrate even more since you'll already be sweating so much from *gasp* standing a few minutes.

>>9111388
I know a few fatties who have all sorts of genetic problems and take meds that make them even fatter. None of them whine about it nearly as much as the 'I'm like this because of GENES you FUCK' crowd.
>>9110931
I want to make this into a pair of pasties now.

>>9110915
>>9110920
>>9110930
Thanks for the suggestions! And those light are gorgerous, might do something similar sometime

>>9110931
This is one of my favorite paintings of all time.

>>9103382
That's adorable

>>9110645
Trim cushions or hats with them.

>>9092451
Topkek

saving this

I do crochet, embroidery, and macrame mostly! Here is an old picture from seagull santa of a brooch I had made (before I drunkenly ruined it that is).

>>9128806
This is adorable!

I want to make a christmas lolita dress, what colors should I do? I was thinking about either white-red-gold or the traditional red-green-white. Also what materials do you recommend?

>>9129373
imo the only way to do red/green in a lolita coord is with plaid. otherwise it will most likely look really costumey and awful. i'm a big fan of white/red/gold but white trim on a red/green tartan could look nice

>>9129408
I guess white/red/gold it is for this year, also any recommendations for materials? I'll post the finish product later

>>9129415
i dunno, it depends on your design and how cold winter is where you live. sateen, twill, maybe wool flannel if it's very high quality and you need something warm, velvet or chiffon if you want to play with texture, taffeta if you want the "party dress" look. there's a lot of possibilities and you aren't giving me much to work from.

>>9129465
winter is notoriously cold where I live, and the JSK pic related is what I was going for but adding a reindeer print and gold laces

>>9129487
sateen or a light twill (with lining) is probably your best bet if you want it to look as similar as possible

>>9129679
thanks!

>>9087117
Hey i'm making a plaid lolita dress similar to the one from angelic pretty except the print, and i'll be making the bows to black, any idea of which fabric I can use? Also, I want to make a black pancho like with it with red stripes, any materials should I use for that one as well?

>>9130580
I think you can buy the print fabric online, not sure because they did it with other prints.

>>9130580
If you want to make a warm winter dress then >>9129465 has you covered.

>Do you make or design your own clothing, jewelry, accessories etc. for jfash or your own style?

I make accessories and am working on learning to make clothes.

>What materials do you work best with?

At the moment, polymer clay and jewelry stuff. I want to get me some resin, though.

>Do you sell anything you make to other people?

I have an etsy but I guess my stuff is a bit... niche. I want to make more things in other styles though.

>Do you follow anyone on social media that makes their own stuff?

A fair few tumblr blogs. I've been really out of the social media loop for a while, and am trying to get back into it. Recommendations for people to follow are very welcome!

>Do you make or design your own clothing, jewelry, accessories etc. for jfash or your own style?
I sew my ouji clothes and make most of my accessories

>What materials do you work best with?
Thread, I'm mostly into lacemaking

>Do you sell anything you make to other people?
I have sold in some normalfag events, might open webshop in the future and maybe get table in cons

>Do you follow anyone on social media that makes their own stuff?
I follow some, mostly for inspiration

Are there any tutorials on how to make this? Also does anyone know what type of collar this is called?

>>9132597
It's called a Peter pan collar(the rounded collar part)

If you mean the lower white part as well. That's called a Dickey. It's basically a faux collar.

>>9132602
Thank you! Is there a possible way to make it as ruffled as in the picture? Sorry if i'm being a burden by the way

>>9092451
Tumblr has lost its mind. In most cases if you're too fat to fit into a fucking chair it's your own fault

>>9132611
Attach ruffles to it??

>>9132611
Not quite sure what you mean, since you just make ruffles and sew them on. It's just pintucks and ruffles.

Anyone know any good taobao etc. shops to get craft supplies? Specifically chains and jewelry findings. I've tried ebay and aliexpress and I've found a few things, but I'm finding it hard to figure out what's actually nice chain, etc., and what will turn out to actually be horrible quality.

>>9136277
This is an aliexpress shop, but I've gotten a handful of nice things from here. They have really cute chains, and some that're even hearts, stars and cross links.
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/910054?spm=2114.13010608.0.101.bZtu4Y

>>9102685
I just looked at your insta anon, I'll be getting some of those mushroom tights for sure!

>>9136359
Thank you so much, anon! The heart chain especially is beautiful.

>>9130741
What?

I have a confession. I make good, actually sellable crafts these days, but my favorite thing to make is...kandi.
>tfw don't even rave

So, fellow seamstress seagulls, what reference books can you not live without? I want to expand my sewing library and would love recommendations.

Insert meme of dog doing chemistry, because I have no idea what I'm doing.

One of the wire wrap anons back again, glad to see these threads are still going. I haven't done much lately, and certainly not anything cute enough for jfash, but what the hell. I suppose someone's got to fill the niche of mad aunts and crystal believers.

>>9136906
Haha, same. I guess there's just something comforting about stringing together the sort of tacky crap you lusted over as a six-year-old. It's weird how nice it is to sell them too- I get this strange sense of accomplishment because someone chose my tacky stuff over all the other tacky stuff they could have bought.

>>9137171
That's really pretty, anon!

>>9136457
Thank you! That is really encouraging! I hope to get the website up for the preorder someone today. Fingers crossed.

>>9137462
Sometime today that is.

>>9137462
Not super related, but I noticed on etsy someone was complaining about charging $5 for shipping when it didn't cost that much. If you use stamps.com at least, you can hide the postage cost when you print labels. It might be something worth looking into.

>>9137462
Will you link it when you do? Definitely interested in those tights.

>>9091467
Why would you look on tumblr for youtube videos? Most of the DIY on tumblr actually is is fatties re-purposing clothes or making their own. Also is fat people talking really ruining your internet experience, if so that's your problem not theirs, lel

>>9091467
All I heard here is 'Whah, people are different from me, I need a wham-bulance!11!!'

>>9091467
This could have been a constructive thread. Thanks for derailing it, anon, we all could have learned something here. But not on you're watch , eh?

>>9096706
Hey, anon. Do you know any resources, books, links, whatever for learning about different chain types and beads. I would love to make stuff but I don't know what any of those sort of jewelry supplies are even called. It makes it kinda hard to google if you don't know what to research.

>>9103596
Uh, that's not how fat works. Go visit /fit/ and then you can have an opinion.

>>9137717
Yeah, I just refunded her the money in question. It was a bit of a slip up on my part as I had altered all of the shipping prices for the jewelry items to better reflect the actual cost and must have misread that one. I do wish people would contact me first before leaving reveiws as I like to work out whatever the issue is and have happy customers if possible. It's her perogative though.

>>9137720
Sure, I wouldn't normally post that sorry of thing here but since you asked. I'm also going to announce it on my tumblr, instagram, and brand's Facebook.

>>9110931
What always get me is the lady in the bg like "OH,SHIT! First they took their tops off and now she touching her titty! Do they even know I'm right here?! Let me act like I ain't seen that. Doop di doo, just sewing, la lu laa...ain't seen nothin'.."

>>9137750
I think you completely missed the point- anon wasn't looking for youtube videos on Tumblr, they came across them by chance and saw that there were notes tacked on raging about how thin people have no right to buy large clothes to cut up. It's annoying as shit. Fatties making their own clothes or repurposing them is fine.
The really irritating thing is that a few butthurt fatties shit out self-righteous tirades about muh oppreshun on any vaguely fashion-related post they can find; if you're looking for tutorials or browsing craft/fashion blogs, you want information, not someone complaining that there aren't any high fashion clothes for goddess-sized womyn while steadfastly ignoring any helpful comments on where they can get fashionable clothes in larger sizes.

Since you seem to have misunderstood everything, I thought it best to spell it out for you. That way you can get butthurt about the points anon was actually making, instead of just projecting.

>>9137720
The mushroom tights are now available for pre-order in both black and ivory colorways.
Lotvdesigns.com or https://squareup.com/store/lotvdesigns if for some reason the forwarding isn't working.

>>9137818
The paintings is actually about two sisters, the one pinching the others nipple means that the other sister (getting her nip pinched) is ready to be married.
I dunno, only thing I remembered from art 1301

>>9131754
Can I get an etsy link? I love snakes

>>9138583

You have an order!

>>9138193
No, you don't get it. I meant what I said. If anon has a problem seeing fatty's bitch, that's still anon's problem. They could just as easily keep searching for info they need with the time they wasted to stop and insult people.

>>9138640
Thank you! You were my first order!

>>9102607
Anon might already be gone by now but does anybody know their IG or if they were selling their bunny scarves? I want one really bad and I was hoping they'd have a shot.

>>9138583
Oh goodness anon, I was keeping an eye out for these. Do you have a pre-order limit? I won't have funds until next week and they seem quite popular.

>>9139809
I'm still here! My IG is https://www.instagram.com/miss.kittea/ and I do sell the scarves.

>>9140153
Nope no limit. Since I am getting them printed with a company and don't need to do any additional work I have no need to limit the amount. If these do well I have tons of other designs in mind!

And since I don't have thousands of followers any promotion\excitement\word of mouth is very appreciated but not expected!

>>9140308
I would buy them in a heartbeat if I was certain they'd fit. I'm crazy about mushrooms but too tall and thick for most tights.

>>9140504
There's a large size anon. You're taller than 6'2" and over 180lbs?

>>9138618
Sure thing. For some reason 4chan thinks the link to my shop's homepage is spam, so I've had to link to my seller profile instead.

https://www.etsy.com/ie/people/TinyNoodle

>>9141384
Different anon but your stuff is really cute.

>>9141412
Aw thanks, anon! I appreciate it.

Had a go using fluffy baby yarn. Unfortunately I don't have enough on hand to make a full scarf. And of course it's not until after I make the collage that I find my albino/red safety eyes...

>>9140504
I'd love to offer larger sizes but I can only offer what my printer offers. Thanks for the sentiment!

>>9141618
I think it looks so cute! the fluffy texture adds a look of realism that really works well I think!

Well... I don't come here often, but I need some help with custom jewelry.

To make a long story short, a friend of mine is trying to make custom-made jewelry (specifically earrings, but I was planning on doing necklaces) but he's trying to find a site that can crank out shit for 5-6 bucks a pop in the same way lapel pins are done. I'm planning on using a site to make fake gemstones, but everything else would be done by me.

Which is the better path?

>>9112384
It's because people who are fat genetically/through hormones don't see it as a benefit. It sucks. The medicines stink and make you gross and sweaty. There are other side effects, like hair growth/thinning and acne, mental and emotional instability (especially if you're on hormonal medication, and it sucks. It all sucks. You exercise, cut your calories, do everything you're supposed to do to be healthy and you either gain weight or stay just as fat. There is no part of it that is glamorous, fabulous, or... Fuck, there's nothing good about it at all.

Then you've got these Tumblr fuckshits MAKING THEMSELVES FAT. ON PURPOSE. And then claiming it's a disorder or their genes, and it's bullshit. You can lie to the internet, you can lie to your family, and you can lie to yourself. Your fat body knows what you put into it, there's no fooling that.

People who are fat because of illnesses or medication, or some other factor besides being a lazy fuck who eats slop all day, usually don't want to be fat. Because it sucks. Everything about it is just terrible.

If someone is fat just for being fat, not physically disabled or impaired, and not carrying a young child or two... Do NOT give them that seat. Make them stand or sit in the little seat. I don't care how much they kick or scream... The cardio is good for them, anyway.

Rant's over, everyone go home.

>>9138596
F/F nipple touching = marriage? I'm fucked.

>>9145783
Anon, you...you can't tell just by looking if someone is fat because of disability or if they're just fat. That's the kind of bullshit that makes people treat cane users like shit because they aren't ALWAYS using their cane (because GASP we can have good days and not need assistance!)

>>9145885
As someone painfully aware of just how deep the tumblr rabbit hole goes, that other anon is absolutely right.
You might not be able to tell, but chances are, if it's sub 30, morbidly obese, and giving you dirty looks, it probably drinks the koolaid.

does anyone know where i can get pic related beads for under 16? I want to make those bobby pins and when i go looking for the beads they're priced outrageously or they're not the same kind I want. Has anyone else used them?

>>9132597
rounded collar is called a peter pan collar, other white part is called a bib collar

Not sure I'm really feeling these. The gearshit on the bottom one isn't wired down yet, but I thought it was too naked otherwise. Crit is greatly appreciated.

I think I need to stick with simple stuff like the one on the right for a while longer until I get more of a feel for the wire.

>>9150943
Yeah, the one on the right is gorgeous, the others... not so much.

Maybe I should ask in the resin thread.

But I'm making a bunch of resin accessories and thinking of making some hair clips.

Would snap clips or barrette clips be better?

Also attaching on the resin pieces. Should I do some e6000 and dome some resin on top of it for extra support? Or do you guys have a better suggestion?

>>9150985
Snaps would be a bad idea for hard items. Alligator clips are always good. Better yet, 2-way clips for both alligator and pin.

>>9150989
I was thinking of possibly doing alligator clips. The problem with the snap style is they flex so I was worried that the glue would end up just peeling off, or if the piece is thin enough, the resin would snap.

and two way, you mean like this right? I have a few pieces I own like that so it would open better sales chances.

>>9148476
Try 'plastic star pony beads'.
>>9150943
Right one's great. The others look too messy and disjointed. Stick to simple.

Where do you guys buy fabric? I want to practice making my own garments, but I feel like with how expensive some fabric is, I'll end up spending the same amount making my own as I would on brand. There has to be some online shop or something that has cheaper fabric, right?

>>9150948
>>9151212
Yeah, I definitely got too ambitious with those, haha. It's a good thing I'm not using fancy wire, because I'm probably going to strip them and try again with the stones.

>>9150993
Seconding alligator clips. I have really fine hair, and barrettes just slip right out. Alligator clips are nice and secure.

>>9150943

I think you really should start looking at tutorials for wire wrapping. Your first pieces were pretty good for a beginner but I think you're getting to the stage where you could learn about making textures, swirls, and seamless curling with wire. They may seem advanced at first but I'm pretty sure you can get the hang of it!

There are tons of tutorials out there the main ones you could google are wire weaves, and study tutorials which teach how to make seamless curls that give the illusion of 'infinite' wire. Hammering and flattening wire is another good way of adding texture too. Just trying to nudge you in the right direction because it seems to be the type of complex style that you're leaning towards right now.

>>9092451
I've never been to a place that had extra large seating, usually it's all or nothing. Is this a thing that actually happens?

>>9139612
or maybe you should take your own advice and stop BAWWing and derailing the thread, fatarse.

>>9152268
Inb4 /cgl/ gets shilled to death

Maybe if you did not shill all the threads wouldn't be derailed

>>9141618
Did you make the pattern yourself? If so if you put it up for sale on etsy or ravelry I would buy! I have gotten past the point where I love to create my own patterns due to time constraints, but if you are creating new things I want to congratulate you!

>>9153135

>>9153137
Am I kawai yet ?

>>9153165
>>9153137
>>9153135
>blurry sideways huge photos
No. Take steady photos and make a collage like a real adult and then we'll talk.

>>9087117
Okay, so go easy on me. I really love the manga Kuro, and I wanted to make one for myself. what do you guys think of it?

>>9153187
The teeth are little funky and it is a tad uneven, but the shape is good! Was your tension uneasy or were you using too small a hook/needle for the gauge of yarn you were using? Very nice just a little messy friend.

>>9153187
Isn't that the demon cat from the moe manga?

>>9153210
Well, I was trying to make his teeth look like the anime's which proved to be a difficult tast with the shape. I also had make the teeth slightly uneven since his art a bit uneven.

Thank you for your review though, I really appreciate it.

The tension was fine as far as I could tell and the hook size was the same size as was required on the video tutorial.

>>9153214
Why yes it is :D You recognizing it means I did my job, well enough at least!

>>9153223
task* his are*

>>9138583
im thinking about designing my own tights/hoisery. where did you manufacture yours?

>>9153070
Most of it is my own, but I adapted the head shape from another bunny amigurumi pattern. I can't remember what the original pattern was called/where it was from since I just rewrote what I needed in simpler terms.

>>9101264
angela clayton is amazing

>>9131809
do you know of any online or book resources for lace making? ive been interested in learning

>>9153165
>>9153137
>>9153135
>tfw can't be a female librarian because the lore
This is awesome. Do you take commissions and do any Eldar stuff? I've love to have a subtle Harlequin master rune brooch of some sort to go with this dress.

>>9153167
In the grim darkness of the 40k/reikland there is no glue for collage.

>>9155076
Are you in yurop ?

>>9155467
With this kit, I can manage to be the dirtiest and the purest at the same time.

>>9155076
link me the rune you want and i will tell you if i can do it
(i am thin captain friend i do the sculpting for him)

>>9155494
The advantage with warhammer is that the oldfag player are by nature good at sculting and painting stuff.

>>9155467
No, I live in Canadia. :(

>>9155494
Hmm. It was tough to pick one, but I think I'd like to see this one. (extended vertical line would always be nice) My first choice would've been reaper's mirth, but it's not the prettiest rune out there.

>>9155527
it's perfectly doable
what stile do you want ?(bonish eldar thing,metallic ....)do you want decorative sulpting on it ? what kind (skull , screaming face, rune on the edge ect..)

>>9155542
and what size ?

>>9155542
God, there are so many options, but SKULL PLEASE. Death Jesters are my jam. Metallic is always a classic, and gold would suit my coord well. 4-7cm lengthwise would be ideal.

>>9155571
Also, if you know anyone who would be interested in making a life-sized shrieker cannon prop, do tell.

>>9155571
ok i will start to see where it go,
see you in this thread in at most 4 days

How do I convince a girl in my comm to sell her crafts? She makes amazing things but wouldn't sell any.

What's the best way to reinforce and preserve very fragile things for use in jewelry? I have a bunch of bat skulls and I want to make necklaces with them, but they're extremely delicate.

>>9155693
Straight up ask to commission them (and then follow through). If she has a positive experience with you then she might be encouraged to start selling!

>>9155697
I'd say either place them in resin, or cast a mold from them.

>>9151382
I'm a filthy casual, but I buy all of mine at fabric warehouses. It's a pain to dig through the massive piles of fabric, but it's cheap as fuck and you can find some great things.

>>9154614
The books I have are mostly from 1960s (which I got from retired teacher), so I can't really recommend any. For online resources, google is a good friend since there are many tutorials around. For search terms: tatting (or frivolite lace), needle lace, bobbin lace, and of course you can make lace by crocheting and knitting (exspecially shetland lace knitting)

>>9155693
She just might not want to sell. There's a girl like that in my local (bjd) comm. Beautiful faceups and doll crafts, her illustrations are great, and she makes pretty jewelry too. I asked her why she doesn't set a shop up and she told me that she has a "real job" (her words, not mine) and doesn't want to deal with the customers. I don't blame her. You might be able to convince her that it's worth commissioning you, though. I know a couple of girls in my comm who have been able to. I'm sure they paid out the ass and then some, but there's a possibility.

>>9156358
bobbin lace is the style i had tried to research but online resources are so scarce. i have no idea where to even buy the supplies haha

>>9156854
There's a book called "Beginner's Guide to Bobbin Lace" by Gilian Dye and Adrienne Thunder. I have it and it's ok, but I admit I had hard time understanding their tutorial. Also I found this website: lynxlace . com/learningbobbinlace-basics . html

For supplies, bobbins could be found in yarn stores. Yarn should be something with tight twist since it will loosen while working. For poppin platform you can use corkboard or similar one with fabric on top of it. And I bet you have needles at home already.

Actually now I want to start bobbin again but I have many other projects to do. But good luck for you, I hope this helps

>>9156854
On the off chance you're in the SF bay area, Laci's Museum of Lace and Textiles in Berkeley is a great resource.
http://lacismuseum.org

They also have a web store, but I haven't poked around it so I'm not sure what all they have.
http://www.lacis.com/retail.html

The site design is uh... vintage, but it seems like they've got a ton of stuff.

>>9156911
thank you!

>>9097915
lmao.

Whats that cgl group on etsy again? I finally opened up an etsy and would like to join .

>>9155527
>>9155076
the two on the top are based on the pic you gave me
the two of the bottom are based on this official artwork http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/7/7a/Death_Jester_updated.png/revision/latest?cb=20150301212244

sorry for the crappish photo

>>9137775
I can't answer the standard size question you responded to as I don't know but here are a fee names for jewelry crafting things, may give u a point to work from haha.

Anyway you'll need cord/string, wire/chain for the basis of bracelets /necklaces etc.
The single loops of chain except not strung together and open-able & closable with pliers are called jumper rings.
The metal closings on necklaces and bracelets are called clasps.
The pins you can stick into polymer hand made charms so they have a little charm tip on them are called Eye pins. ( can also be used to string up beads- google how to use eye pins-there's various types too)
Then ofcourse there is beads which you can find a variety of by just typing in colors/style/material + beads.
For pendants you plan to make yourself try searching "jewelry backings, pendant backing.
For empty earring backings (stud type) they are usually called just that.
The dangle type earrings that are put in the ear with those curvy metal pieces are called ear/wire hooks, earring findings.

Usually if you are searching for jewelry making stuff on ebay or whatever just try to type in "jewelry findings" and all sorts of random pieces for jewelry making will come up and will give you the name of what they are too so you can find some more tools out that way.

Depending on what you're planning to make some tools you may want to look into is pliers with thin tips for bending wires/cutting, tape to hold string down as you thread beads onto a string or cord, and some sort of sealant if you plan on making your own beads or charms out of clay.
Shit sorry this was kind of long but hopefully it gives you a head start.

>>9159657
do you have a more precise idea of what you want?
btw these have a length of 7cm

>>9159657
>>9160927
GIMMEGIMMEGIMME
These are perfect. I especially love the top right and bottom two. What're you asking & shipping for the lot?

>>9158616
We don't use the forum so much right now, but some of us message back and forth. We're GALA.
https://www.etsy.com/ca/teams/29727/gala-gothic-and-lolita-anonymous
I hope you used one of our referral links to get both you, and one of us 40 free listings. (Otherwise you have to pay 20 cents to list each item.)
If it's not too late, highly recommend remaking.
http://etsy.me/2bSFqOI

>>9164743
if you are the canadian anon shipping fee are cheap i can ship them in a followed letter (in a good casing of course)
for what i ask i have no clue, what sound fair to you ?

>>9164854
I would feel bad trying to price another artist's work.

>>9164896
"artist" i am not: i just make thing
and for the pricing it's the first time that someone i didn't know ask me for something so i was hoping you knew what it worth but if i need to price it myself let me some time to figure it out cause i am lame at this kind of things^^'
sorry if asking for a price was inapropriate

>>9150943
I love the right and bottom ones. I have been collecting bits of 18t-19th century pottery from the river Thames and thinking about wire wrapping the pieces with the nicest shapes and patterns.

I know I can't sew for shit (the lining is sewn to the outer fabric because I was guessing all the shapes/not using a pattern) but I made this purse from cat hair and people started asking me why I don't sell them. I told them 11 hours is too long to make something and not price it ridiculously, but then again once I have made the initial large sheets of felt, the construction times was 5 hours and mostly because I had literally no idea what I was doing to get the shape I wanted to fit with the claps but not be too oddly shaped a cat head. Do you reckon anyone would want me to make a purse out of their cat's hair? I could do more simplistic totes and phone cates with nicer stitching or appliques on them too I guess. That wouldn't be so fiddly and time-consuming. Consider this a prototype.

>>9141618
These are too adorable. I love how the left one is like a bunny sackboy

>>9158616
>>9164743
invite sent! jellyultra, right?

i will also be creating some threads soon. was in the process of one when my browser reset.

>>9164743
so for the pricing :
shipping and boxing =5€
each sculpture will be 12 €
if you want the 4 i made let say 45€
sorry to made you wait

>>9165336
It is about to be the first of the month so I've got some bills and groceries to take of, but the next pay after that I'll have the 80 dollars to get 'em from you.

Are any of the anons who were making the cgl crafters' network on etsy around? I know you guys had a cute name and everything and I can't remember it for the life of me.

>>9166540
look upthread bro >>9164743

>>9166545
Derp, thank you. I thought I'd read everything over carefully but I missed that.

>>9092451
Wait, are they talking about double seaters?

>>9165253

Arg sorry anon I totally forgot to check this thread. Thank you for the invite ! Yes Jelly Ultra. I hope to see new threads! I'd love to be active and participate in the group.

I'm part of a group on facebook and they've been talking about Instagram pods, maybe something to look into for the etsy group? I dont know all the details but basically they make these groups and when you make a new post, you link it to the group. And then all the participants comment on each others posts. It has to do with the new instagram system, so its to promote your work and hopefully reach more viewers.