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Post by fantail on Oct 29, 2010 7:11:20 GMT 12
Hope you shake it off too Donna, no one wants to feel sick specially when the weather heats up
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Post by BLL on Oct 29, 2010 7:52:56 GMT 12
Dragon sounds cute, like a new foal. can't wait to see.
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Post by fantail on Oct 29, 2010 8:06:33 GMT 12
His legs are ok when stuffed specially with the foot pads sewn on but I will have to put some stitches on the sides of his legs (like the elbows) to tame his splaying feet Yup plastic surgery continues with the soft toys as well Here is where he is up to without his wings  His tail isn't stuffed yet and the neck ridge is just tacked... His nose shrunk significantly from the original design but it makes him look young which is what I wanted At this rate I think I'll finish him before Christmas |
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Post by Donna on Oct 29, 2010 9:54:04 GMT 12
 Oooh fantail I LUV him !! He does look like a baby dragonlet. Very, very well done. Is he made of velvet? He will look awesome with his wings... I can't wait for you to finish him...speedy sewing hands to you ;D
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Post by fantail on Oct 29, 2010 10:44:37 GMT 12
;D Thank you Donna - not sure what it's called but don't think its real velvet and its a lot stretchier and cheaper. It was the same material I used for the witches cloak
I won't finish him today and since he is intended for a young one I'm going to embroider his eyes and nostrils
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Post by anubis4 on Oct 29, 2010 11:37:22 GMT 12
I LOVE HIM wee dragon.... I got my material from the states. So have been sewing and sewing and I am over it now, still got another 10 to go then Im finished................. I hope to play with clay this week and try out a few things before the market on the 13,14th.... Who needs sleep anyway....  Catch up soon have a great creative day... |
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Post by fantail on Oct 29, 2010 12:55:48 GMT 12
Thank you Anubis
Eeek 10 and I'm plodding along with just one, I wish you'll have some fault free speedy sewing
Hope you get some time to play clay too and best of luck with all the preparation work during the next two weeks and that you'll take some photos for us at the markets
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Post by BLL on Oct 29, 2010 19:35:55 GMT 12
aww ... very cute!
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Post by fantail on Oct 29, 2010 20:08:15 GMT 12
Thank you Bll
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Post by blue on Oct 29, 2010 20:13:29 GMT 12
wow you lot.................... Tails.......WAY COOL !!! I fink its a summer weight nylon velvet is a fabulous material.stretch  cool colour to the crushed version is cool to it looks wicked. your pattern adaptation is fantastic its so CUTE...it does look young and sweet. aw man cant wait to see this finished no matter how long it takes Donna and Bll straight to sick bay for the pair of you. GET WELL SOON BOTH OF YOU !!!!!!!!!! or else Bll Darling a teaspoon of honey can help to natural antibiotic etc. poor girl get well soon. Anubis. wicked........ your a total epic machine. are you needing any fur / hair materials or anything of interest ; ) well my plans for fun turned into a rearrange of the studio... it all started with shifting one chair then all heck and chaos broke loose and i just dunno what really happened all fo a sudden there was stuff all over the floor needing new homes.......oh god .... will get it finished tomorrow.... have a wonderful weekend ladies..... its nice to chat with you all xR |
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Post by Donna on Oct 29, 2010 20:21:46 GMT 12
 I'm still sick, so I haven't done anything..raucous sneezing and running nose..dammit. It sounds like panne velvet that you used fantail, I use to sew with it a lot..in fact I'm sure I have some in a suitcase in the attic. When I grovel around up there next I'll have a look, if I have I'll share it with you sewer girls.. very effective for the soft creatures you and Anubis make. Ditto all fantail said Anubis..All the very best for getting everything finished for the market.. Hey Blue, we posted at the same time haha.. if you're in the mood my workroom is outa hand and I'm back to the dining room table.. 
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Post by fantail on Oct 29, 2010 21:00:43 GMT 12
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Post by anubis4 on Oct 29, 2010 22:23:21 GMT 12
Every thing is of interest blue as for materials the only shop I have here is spotlight... so if you have some stuffs you would like to sell me let me know, always looking for more things . I will get these things made and I WILL play with clay before the market.... I will I will I will. Im so over the sewing and sticking pins and needles into my finger. I also lost the remote for the dvd player in the cave... I need a bigger cave . |
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Post by Donna on Oct 30, 2010 8:15:18 GMT 12
;D I love the pixies and WOW the unicorn - that is brilliant..looks so realistic. I showed Damien the pumpkin carvings, he was blown away by them..said he'd love to have a go at that, (as long as he does them at his own place and not here, messy boy)
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Post by fantail on Oct 30, 2010 8:37:14 GMT 12
Hehe and as long as he cleans his own mess Did you see the biding price for the pixies I need a bigger cave too- will have to settle for cleaning my room... next week... |
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Post by blue on Oct 30, 2010 9:28:21 GMT 12
Morning Ladies. links are wicked tails..adore the punkinz and the pixies i seen them and drooooooooooooooooool and the unicorn is adorable mannnnm adorable Anubis.....wanna do a swap ? got anything in your dodgey box you wanna trade? I dont want money that would mean id only go buy more stuff. HA i have some good quality fur fabrics and......... some other thingies i found which youd do me a favor me being able to upload some bits after this last tidyup. i just need less stuff. or more shelves...... I fear Ive grown into a crafting horder.......oh god Help. problem is we just need so much stuff.........GROAN ! but i trade so much stuff ---this for that etc so its good to be able to share bits around the place. GRIN Anybody else needing anything while im on a roll ?? |
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Post by BLL on Oct 31, 2010 8:13:43 GMT 12
Those pumpkins are awesome. The kids loved them, they are really into the halloween stuff this year.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN, btw.
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Post by fantail on Oct 31, 2010 9:21:24 GMT 12
Those pumpkins jaw dropping, amazingly well carved. You enjoy Old Hallows Eve too
Right now I'm trying to find space for what I have and I can't think of anything I want to get rid off cause just when I think I don't like something it becomes useful a few weeks later
Is there anything you are looking for Blue?
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Post by Donna on Nov 2, 2010 8:09:26 GMT 12
;D Helloooo ;D How's everyone going? Anything new to tell or show? I've had a busy time lately and still have the flu' hanging on, but I have played around with my sculpts when I could..mostly surgery though, the boys have told me to 'leave-off' with the grinder on their faces now, haha. I am much happier with the way they look now anyway. Any puppets/marionettes I have seen always seem to have hands and feet way too big, and short legs for some reason..so I was determined to not do this. However I got carried away and the legs were way too long, so out with the coping saw yesterday and they got the chop  What have you been up to? ;D |
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Post by fantail on Nov 2, 2010 8:43:39 GMT 12
Hello all LOL. Eeks I'm glad I'm not a long legged marionette , Glad you are happier with the faces. Still sewing every now and then- the dragons legs aren't splaying but his feet still turnout a little which I'm trying to fix still have to sew his face, wings and close him up but I want the stuffing to 'settle' a bit The doggy suite is done, so I'll try to take some photos this week |
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Post by Donna on Nov 2, 2010 22:11:08 GMT 12
 I'm really looking forward to seeing the doggy suit... and can't wait for dragonlet to be finished..
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Post by fantail on Nov 2, 2010 22:18:43 GMT 12
I look forward to seeing the progress on the marionettes
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Post by blue on Nov 3, 2010 10:41:06 GMT 12
Hi lufflies how goes it all. how are the sickies doing??? hope yoru somewhat better now.... am compiling small piles of bits to send on.......gosh. the prob is we do need so many things...... and those boxes of simply * interesting for something boxes......oh god.... i do need more armature wire... i always use thick galvanized wire but ummm some that was bashing about the bottom of the cupboard has small rust spots on it OH NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! does this mean inside my sculpts will rust even with the galvanized i dunno what to do really... i dont like using the soft copper wire i need the wire for limb strength. ummmmm groan..... begs the question ..will the tin foil rust to- thats not galvanized... hmmmmmmmmmmmm busy with other things also... NCEA child is studying every spare minute. only a week left for school for her..........for the year... to much of a break if you ask me.... but will be pleased when its over she can play in the studio.... have started my asian sculpts. so different doing such a small scale- compared to the 20 inchers cute tho and fun. besides the infinite fight against cat hair and dust.....GROAN !!! at least these will be painted a little darker that will help hide any left over fluffy bitz very different bone structure.. much flatter from brow to cheek etc broader flatter nose to quite interesting really. Grandbaby is 2 months old now already and still soooooooooo tiny. like a little doll. cute stuff. anyhowz hope you all have a fabulous day take good cares xR Attachments:
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Post by Donna on Nov 3, 2010 11:37:03 GMT 12
;D First of all, darling wee baby girl, she is a tiny little doll isnt she. Gorgeous  My feeling on the wire is that it wont rust inside the sculpts, it has to be exposed to air to rust. Smooth sculpting with your wee asian ones. All the best for your girls NCEA exams...next year for my boy ..ye'gods, he is not academic that one. I would like to get some things together to share around too, I think it would be great. I just need to get a bit organised first to see what Ive got. Well I have a problem...  I will post again to show you and get everyones advice.. |
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Post by Donna on Nov 3, 2010 11:46:37 GMT 12
Okay when I made the new heads I reduced the movement so they wouldnt flop around.. (remembering they would have strings attached to their heads) but blue-eyes was not moving freely. Well..I gave the head a wrench to loosen it some more and this is what I did...    Would I be better to glue the pieces back in and cover with raw clay (they fit better than I have shown) or re-make the section with clay ? Thanking you
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Oooh fantail I LUV him !! He does look like a baby dragonlet. Very, very well done. Is he made of velvet? He will look awesome with his wings... I can't wait for you to finish him...speedy sewing hands to you ;D
cool colour to the crushed version is cool to it looks wicked. your pattern adaptation is fantastic its so CUTE...it does look young and sweet. aw man cant wait to see this finished no matter how long it takes
I'm still sick, so I haven't done anything..raucous sneezing and running nose..dammit.
I'm really looking forward to seeing the doggy suit... and can't wait for dragonlet to be finished.. 
