Autistic Arts and Crafts Time - let's sperg

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RurkerHivemind said:
A bit high on the autism but I made a statue of Elly from Xenogears giving birth to Deus.

I used some clay you find at a Michael's and painted it with some enamel paints.

Yeah. I expect some autism and horrifying reacts to be honest.
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All of your lifes choices and every path you have taken in life has led you here. Don't call it a grave. It's the future you chose.
 
I hate Funko Pops aesthetically but I got this one for free from Domino's and it's the muthafuckin Noid. I gave him a face repaint so that the eyes look better. So glad he has a mouth and nose at least, I don't like the overly simplified Funko designs.
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I build tiny house kits. It's extremely challenging and it takes hours but I absolutely love doing them. I'm 8 or so hours in to this one.
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Your work/sense of proportion absolutely fools the eye. On first glance my mind questioned the carpeting choice. Then, bam!, behold the lighter for scale.

eta: carpet is not carpet. Carpet is a craft matt.
 
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I've started learning crochet this year on a whim. I'm enjoying exploring different kinds of threads and I took a liking for thicker ones, must be because they are easier for beginners, but I also like the rustic look/feel if it.
Here's the latest finished project:
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I'm planning on doing a dress for myself, but the recipes still look confusing to me. :cringe:
 
Caramelo said:
I've started learning crochet this year on a whim. I'm enjoying exploring different kinds of threads and I took a liking for thicker ones, must be because they are easier for beginners, but I also like the rustic look/feel if it.
Here's the latest finished project:
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I'm planning on doing a dress for myself, but the recipes still look confusing to me. :cringe:
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Very pretty! I'd recommend working your way to the dress by doing slightly more complex projects until you feel ready, that way it's not too overwhelming.
 
Caramelo said:
I've started learning crochet this year on a whim. I'm enjoying exploring different kinds of threads and I took a liking for thicker ones, must be because they are easier for beginners, but I also like the rustic look/feel if it.
Here's the latest finished project:
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I'm planning on doing a dress for myself, but the recipes still look confusing to me. :cringe:
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It's cute, crochet is among my favorite fiberarts because of how versatile and sculptural it is. You could try learning the basics of freeform crochet and then just sort of shape it to your body as you go along.
it would be really cool looking if you keep it to a nice monochromatic neutral yarn. A lot of free-form stuff uses a bunch of random colors and it ends up looking like a 70s grandma busted out the hook after dropping some acid, but the unique texture and structure really stand out when you keep it to one color/yarn.

I can't post my stuff here since I share my work with irl people, but I've been doing a lot of embroidery recently. I also paint and it will always be #1 creative medium in my heart, but embroidery is basically painting with thread and yarn, so it's a win for me.
 
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Ol Dirty Fatso said:
It's cute, crochet is among my favorite fiberarts because of how versatile and sculptural it is. You could try learning the basics of freeform crochet and then just sort of shape it to your body as you go along.
it would be really cool looking if you keep it to a nice monochromatic neutral yarn. A lot of free-form stuff uses a bunch of random colors and it ends up looking like a 70s grandma busted out the hook after dropping some acid, but the unique texture and structure really stand out when you keep it to one color/yarn.

I can't post my stuff here since I share my work with irl people, but I've been doing a lot of embroidery recently. I also paint and it will always be #1 creative medium in my heart, but embroidery is basically painting with thread and yarn, so it's a win for me.
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I’m just starting to learn embroidery! I picked it up because it’s too hot to knit and I wanted to learn how to decoratively mend clothing à la r/visiblemending. Any tips?
 
Purity Ring said:
I’m just starting to learn embroidery! I picked it up because it’s too hot to knit and I wanted to learn how to decoratively mend clothing à la r/visiblemending. Any tips?
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Nice! here are some tips specifically for switching

  • Since you knit, you may prefer the feel of working with wool over basic cotton floss. Crewel yarn is specifically made for embroidery.
  • You can use almost any knitting yarn to embroider with, sock yarn or laceweight is perfect.
  • Heavier and novelty yarns can still be used for couching even if they aren't usable for stitching with themselves
  • Make sure to use strong yarn, preferably plied. the action of pulling the yarn through the fabric numerous times puts a lot of friction on it. delicate yarn can break or fray under the stress.
  • Scraps that are too short to even use in a scrap knitting/crochet project can be saved to stitch with
  • Get a pack of chenille needles for working with yarn, they have large eyes and sharp points
  • plastic hoops might seem cheap, but they actually give tighter and more consistent tension. wood is a bit irregular due to being a natural material, plastic is molded to fit together perfectly
  • Definitely look into buying a hoop stand if you decide you want to stick with it. It is infinitely more comfortable than holding the hoop and you can make some stitches much more quickly if you have both hands free at all times.
 
Ol Dirty Fatso said:
Nice! here are some tips specifically for switching

  • Since you knit, you may prefer the feel of working with wool over basic cotton floss. Crewel yarn is specifically made for embroidery.
  • You can use almost any knitting yarn to embroider with, sock yarn or laceweight is perfect.
  • Heavier and novelty yarns can still be used for couching even if they aren't usable for stitching with themselves
  • Make sure to use strong yarn, preferably plied. the action of pulling the yarn through the fabric numerous times puts a lot of friction on it. delicate yarn can break or fray under the stress.
  • Scraps that are too short to even use in a scrap knitting/crochet project can be saved to stitch with
  • Get a pack of chenille needles for working with yarn, they have large eyes and sharp points
  • plastic hoops might seem cheap, but they actually give tighter and more consistent tension. wood is a bit irregular due to being a natural material, plastic is molded to fit together perfectly
  • Definitely look into buying a hoop stand if you decide you want to stick with it. It is infinitely more comfortable than holding the hoop and you can make some stitches much more quickly if you have both hands free at all times.
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Great tips. Thanks!
 
I just learned to knit continental and it's blown my whole world open! I have knitted for years but I am more comfortable crocheting and always felt like I held my needles and yarn awkwardly while knitting, but as soon as I switched to holding the yarn in my left hand everything just went so much smoother and faster.

I always loved how fast crochet was but I prefer the look of knitting for garments so I'm so excited I can knit faster now.
 
Cheerlead-in-Chief said:
Any tips for beginning Macramé?
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Pick a thicker thread in one color so your knots will be more visible for the learning phase. In Russia, we were taught to tie our first knots on the back of a chair, because a) obtaining a specific rod or other base for that was considered wasteful until you master the craft, b) first projects were mostly for training and were unraveled anyway. You can also cut them, if your following knots are solid enough not to untie.
 
Friendly_AI said:
Pick a thicker thread in one color so your knots will be more visible for the learning phase. In Russia, we were taught to tie our first knots on the back of a chair, because a) obtaining a specific rod or other base for that was considered wasteful until you master the craft, b) first projects were mostly for training and were unraveled anyway. You can also cut them, if your following knots are solid enough not to untie.
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Thank you so much. Mom already has the string and I know that it involves 2 dowels at least and a starting knot.
 
I want to make my own clothes, but I've only ever done basic gear repair sewing. What sort of cheap fabric do you use to prototype clothing?
 
MysticLord said:
I want to make my own clothes, but I've only ever done basic gear repair sewing. What sort of cheap fabric do you use to prototype clothing?
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You could get fabric from Walmart/flea markets.
And I'm sure you can have plenty of tutorials on YouTube/Books/TV show segments
 
I suddenly want to attempt one of these days to crochet a Sonichu amigurumi. If it wasn't for the fact I don't have the right colors of yarn and I already have too much yarn as is, I probably would. I could try to write a pattern for it as well and post it.

Right now, I am working on a vintage calla lily doily filet crochet pattern, though it has been on and off since I have gotten sidetracked with a lot of other stuff in my life.
 
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