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Cosplay Tutorials CollectionCosplay tutorials are among the most fascinating I've found in DA, full of inspiration and secrets that make you want to try them, even if you've never cosplayed before. I took a good look around and tried to put together the best collection that I could, so please feel free to browse all of these and try them! Let these artist know how awesome and generous they are for their hard work

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Blankies and dogs?Even though summer is imminent, you often find yourself on your couch, watching Honey Boo Boo, thinking; "I'm rather chilly o_o. OMG I'M CHILLY." . :iconitscoldplz:
As weak first-worlders, we would rather blast the air conditioning and bundle up then turn it down and rely on the earth to temperature regulate humanity.
Then you look to your left, and find a sub-standard looking male of the species sitting there beside you, nurturing his growing gut with his third can of beer, and complaining that you never watch what he wants to watch. :iconverynotimpressedplz:

Behind the Scenes at Biniwood : Frankie's Day OutThis is my first time using Sta.sh, so let's see what it's all about

Well, today has been super fun so far; I've had a great time introducing everyone to Frankie! But as I was looking through her photographs in the lightbox, I suddenly thought to myself "Why have I photographed something that's supposed to be all about imagination and bringing things to life in such a static environment?"
So I grabbed Frankie, my camera and my son and we had a jolly good fun time photographing under a beautiful weeping willow tree in our garden

Jack (my son) is 3 in October, but his imagination is already incredible. He has an entire army of Bobinies, which always have to be wrapped up in a blankie with him for bed, and he plays with them for hours. So our photoshoot today was very natural to say the least! I've only really editted one of the photos, but there are so many more that are just so much fun! I want to share them all with you, so I thought I'd create this little article, "Behind

Modular OrigamiOrigami, literally meaning 'paper folding', is the well-known traditional Japanese art of doing exactly what it says: folding paper. Its goal? Simply to take a flat piece of paper and transform it into something awesome.
Modular origami is a branch of the art form that allows artists to achieve results they couldn't with a single piece of paper. Two or more sheets are used, and each sheet is folded into identical shapes termed 'modules' or 'units'. Each module is then assembled to create the final sculpture.
While the single piece of paper rule is abandoned in modular origami, all the other traditional rules still apply: no glue, no cuts, no thread, no fastenings. The pieces must be adhered by the creation of flaps or inserts in the individual pieces.
These deviants showcase this technique with some amazing 3-dimensional origami structures.
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So Cute, it Rots your Teeth #20Every week we will bring you our favorite submissions at #semi-sweeties for that week. Please notice that the favorites are just our opinion but not an absolute ranking.
Please enjoy this week's collection and don't forget to anything you find interesting!

#semi-sweeties is a group dedicated to the art and appreciation of all kinds of clay food. If you love clay food, make it or if you're looking for help please join us!

BTS @ Biniwood - Playtime with PumpkiniI'm getting the hang of this

I had the pleasure of introducing everyone to Pumpkini today, but as with Frankie, there were some brilliant photographs that I can't really edit to put in my main gallery, but they really give you a fun look at these plushies in the environment they're meant to be in ^^ So I'll be using these "Behind the Scenes at Biniwood" (Or BTS @ Biniwood to shorten it!) articles to share all the fun with anyone who wants to have a read

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Like children, they have grown up and developed into their own seperate entity, and their entire world just appeared around them without me noticing. But the most incredible changes that they've made is in their design of bringing them to life.
Year before last, I had a bit of a crisis with my career. I was doing Psychology, and I was very good at it, but it wasn't enough. It was around that time that I started considering making my Bobinies into a variety of character branded merchandise, but at the time, they lacked that special spark that so ma

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PLUSH SALE!!!!!Hey guys!! First off sorry for the Scapbook spam - I just wanted to get all of this done for the small sale I am having

Anyway I am have a small SALE on my Octopi, Riceball and some Plushie Body Blanks!!! (basically I gotta clear out some room for new plushies and dolls that are going to be part of a huge summer project - and I want to send a special thanks to :iconmariahasapaintbrush: for her help with the Avenger's Project I am hoping to get done as well!!!

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So I am having a SALE on the following below - If you are interested then please just drop me a note and I will send ya a paypal invoice for your items!! These are ready made items meaning there will be no wait for them to be made - they will be ready to ship within 1-3 days of your payment!!
Small Octopi Keychains - 2.5"-3" tall
These are $3.00 a piece. Shipping is also $3.00 each unless you buy 4 or more and then it is $6.00 total.
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Ahri cosplay- Skirt TutorialHi again guys!
Here is the tutorial for the skirt. I started similalarily to how I did with the top- But first! Let's talk supplies.
You are gonna need:
*White fabric (I used some satin)
*Fabric paint- I use Jacquard brand - Gold an a red. (5)
*Paint brushes of all sizes- primarily smaller and thinner ones.
*Red ribbon
*White thread of course
----I will correspond the bottom pictures with the points below----
You can start by taking your measurements- using the pattern method from the shirt create a pattern. Make sure to make the pattern about 2 inches larger than you are to allow enough space for sewing/breathe room. It is also important that you make sure to make the top layer of the skirt larger at the bottom so that it sticks out in the nice points like she does in game

I made my skirt in 2 different pieces. The top half and the bottom half.
1) First I will talk about the bottom half of the skirt;
I first created two pieces to sew together in the front and the back (The seems wil

My Favorite Fingerless Gloves (PATTERN)My Favorite Fingerless Gloves (PATTERN)
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For this, you will need:
US 3 (3.25mm) double-pointed needles. I use five needles, but you can use four.
Row/stitch counter (or some way to keep track of your rows).
6 oz of Caron Simply Soft yarn in Dark Sage; medium (4), suggested for use with US 8 needles.
6 oz of Caron Simply Soft yarn in Grey Heather; medium (4), suggested for use with US 8 needles.
Threading needle. You can also use a crochet hook.
Two stitch holders; size does not matter here.
Stitch markers. You can also use spare bits of yarn.
Spare yarn, preferably of a different color than what you're using.
These are the colors that my li

Scary Cosplaying experiences.I'm pretty sure my horror stories are nothing compared to those of a veteran con goer, but it doesn't take a genius to know that some people you run into at conventions aren't exactly just being friendly.
I was at Ikkicon last winter, basically acting as a bodyguard for my friend in a maid outfit, who, mind you, is only fourteen. I can't tell you how many times a middle aged man would come up to her and hug her. Especially this one man cosplaying as Mario who refused to let go for several minutes. I really don't know why the men at these conventions go after anything female and moving, but I try to avoid them.
Also, believe it or not, what I would consider a creepy, old man, was passing out cookies to every girl in a skimpy cosplay. Maybe the man was just being nice, and checking to see if anyone wanted a cookie, but let's just put ourselves back in reality.
The main reasons I prefer cosplaying guys over girls is so that I don't have to experience these situations aga

Well, then (:Hello everyone who's still around! How are you? (:
Now that K-doll is back on track finally and seems to be now a pretty active store, I'm hoping that this group will be less tossed to the side (mostly by me, actually LOL).
So, onto the news, I guess? (:
The second Khan pre-order ends today, as well as his head-only pre-order. I got mine in the first one, but if you didn't make it or were waiting for white skin/head only options, this is your last chance in a while! I'm pretty sure he sold quite well again and Ku Jeong Eun (the sculptor) will rerelease him some other time.
I must say, she's definitely going pro now! The doll arrived at impeccable shape. He came embedded in that polyethylene foam block carved on the shape of the doll, like Iplehouse does, which is, IMO, the most safe way to ship a doll (: And the certificate came in the most adorable way possible: a wax-sealed letter! Yup, that's right! It's so classy, look at it:
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Bead weaving feature - Saraguro

by *Cayca, Jan 25, 2011, 9:50:01 PM
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I have a strong feeling that bead weaving is underappreciated here on DA. Perhaps that's because it hasn't been presented in the right way. Show featured artists some love and support and help the word spread around by faving this article.

Bead weaving is making objects by stitching beads together. Sometimes these objects can be soft, textile like and used for clothes, jewelry and accessories. Sometimes they can be very stiff and sculptural. The choice of beads used ranges from tiny seeds and bugles to large glass, acrylic, paper, gemstone or whatever you like beads using many different stitches. I'd like to cover one stitch per feature.

About.com has good instructions for beginners with step by step explanations of every stitch.

Saraguro is Equadorian tribe that has a well known tradition of beadwork. Their beadweaving is done in lacy stitch known as Saraguro in which new beads are attached to the thread from the previous row. All Saraguro women wear beautiful beaded collars that fall well below their collarbones. There are several patterns they use nowdays - Hojas, Paralelos, Araña, Fresas, Palitos, Palmas, Rombos and Rectas. Sandra Halpenny has some patterns inspired by Saraguro beadwork, and so does Smadar Grossman. Instructions for several patterns have been published in Beadwork and Bead & Button magazines.

Gallery of authentic Saraguro beadwork
Diane Fitzgerald's article on Saraguro
Judith's hojas bracelet
Lirigal's leafs necklace
Sandra's round lace bracelet

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Bead weaving feature - Saraguroby *Cayca

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~SkyeTrinity Jul 14, 2011 Hobbyist Artisan Crafter

How awesome! I have never heard of this stitch and I like to think of myself as well versed as far as stitches go.

It has a very pretty flow to it!

*Cayca Jul 14, 2011

It is quite soft and delicate. I really liked it because I love beaded lace. But it takes lot of time, beads and thread. I think I had to add thread twice, and I start with very long pieces of it.
There was also an article on it in one of the older issues of Bead and Button, and afterwards Smadar Grossman's variations have been published either in B&B or in Beadwork magazine.

~SkyeTrinity Jul 16, 2011 Hobbyist Artisan Crafter

Hmmm...unfortunately I don't think they have published this stitch in the last couple years since I started subscribing to them. I'll have to look at there archives. Would you say it is more time consuming then like brick stitch?

*Cayca Jul 16, 2011

I really couldn't say because I don't do brick stitch. I guess that it wouldn't be as time consuming because it is more open and you add more beads per stitch.

Here's the list of projects from Beadwork and B&B with issue numbers.
Beadwork
Beadwork 2003.06/07 - Saraguro Palias necklace
Beadwork 2004.02/03 - Saraguro Paralelos necklace
Bead & Button
B&B No 49 - Netted Saraguro collar
B&B No 50 - Arana necklace and Hojas bracelet (single, like the tute I included in the article).
B&B No 89 - Hojas inspired pendant

~GoodQuillHunting Mar 4, 2011

Thanks! This is such an awesome weaving technique and so much fun to do! I think I need to make more now LOL

*Cayca Mar 4, 2011

Please do. I'd love to see more of this fantastic beadwork.

~lbelote Mar 1, 2011

But the Saraguro patterns are also lovely when made into narrower collars as well. I'd like to make a minor correction to what you originally posted. The correct spelling is Ecuadorian. Also you might add this link: [link] in which I introduced Saraguro beadwork to the bead weaving world. I love it that people love their work. I wear it everyday!

*Cayca Mar 2, 2011

Thanks for the correction. I only share links to websites with free contents and that don't require registration, but if it wouldn't be too much of a trouble for you, it would be nice if you could write a bit more on Saraguro beadwork for us here. I'd be very glad to learn more.

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~elderarc Jan 29, 2011 Professional Artisan Crafter

Oh my goodness, love love love! I've seen Ecuadorian collars before but this is awesome!! I can't wait to dabble in this! They remind me of crochet work, actually.

Some definitely look like crocheted clusters and patterns. Thanks for the linkies!!!

Is there a way to subscribe to news articles? I just found this one- I only seem to see yours when you feature me even though I 'watch' you.

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