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While in Gadigal for Hadestown I also popped along to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons x SeaLife collaboration at Sydney SeaLife Aquarium and it was soooooo cute!! I loved Blathers' in character informative posters, the corflute standees of NPCs everywhere (though sadly no hedgies), and meeting THEE Isabelle ❤ Definitely recommend if you're in Gadigal or when it makes its way to Naarm and Tāmaki Makaurau!

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Pōhutukaryl Cosplay as Howl Jenkins Pendragon Howl's Moving Castle

photoshoot with Raghnall V Pukekawa, Tāmaki Makaurau February 23 2025

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Pōhutukaryl Cosplay as Princess Raya Raya and the Last Dragon

photoshoot with Mon Illana Fotos Mi Kasa Tagaytay, Tagaytay October 23 2022

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Pōhutukaryl Cosplay as Rachel Chu Crazy Rich Asians

photoshoot with Ian Tan ICoN Cosplay Photo Fest Salamanca Place, nipaluna September 6 2024

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I went to see Hadestown Australia in its penultimate week in Gadigal and god I loved this cast so much!! Had to wear my Eury cosplay to it and get the iconic photo outside the theatre of course (although I wore kneesocks instead of tights because Gadigal hot).

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Happy birthday, Ashley (on my side of the date line)!

Use code BWHAPPYBDAYASH at the Bioware Gear Store for 20% off, stacking with other discounts.

Pōhutukaryl Cosplay as Ashley Williams jacket commissioned from Quirky Costumier Carnifex by prometheus023 Mass Effect 3

photoshoot with Cassa's Creative Shots PAX Aus Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Naarm October 7 2023

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Pōhutukaryl Cosplay as Tim Goodman Pokémon Detective Pikachu

photoshoot with Have Camera Will Snap Wellington Cosplay Photo Fest Plimmer Tower, Te Aro February 3 2024

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General PSA's for begginer alt crafting

- superglue heats up when in contact with fiber, your craft can start smoking or even catch on fire

- you can wash clothing painted with acrylic paint in the washing machine if you turn it inside out and use the lowest temperature

- don't put painted clothes in the dryer.

- you can wash clothes with metal bits in the washing machine but use the handwashing setting, dry the metal bits with a paper towel before hanging them to dry, and know that it WILL be loud

- synthetic dye is needed to dye synthetic fibers and requires a long time simmering in a boiling pot. This WILL stink up the house and you NEVER want to make food in that pot again

- faux leather is vinyl not leather. Get vinyl paint to paint on it

- don't use your teeth as tools, they don't regenerate. Reconstructing enamel costs a small fortune (ask me how I know.)

- when handsewing a lot through thick fabric get thin needles, it will require less force and be less taxing on your wrists. When machine sewing get a higher grade needle (~130 for jean)

- embroidery floss is overpriced and not as strong as it looks. For sewing on heavy stuff get denim thread, it will last forever

- don't feed a 60$ home sewing machine ten layers of denim before you learn how much a servicing fee costs, these things are dellicate

- spray paint is best applied from 30-40cm away, in swift movements. Putting too much or applying from too close will cause drips. You can sand them down and apply a new layer of paint AFTER they dry. Wipe the can nozzle after painting if it's messy, you don't want it to clog and become unusable

- water based markers on fabric will bleed, if not instantly then with time, alcohol markers will fade with time

- most fabric glues are machine washable up to a certain temperature. modgepodge is not waterproof, hitack is handwash only. Check the instructions

- the flatter the surface the easier hot glue will peel off. Faux leather stands no chance, fibers like yarn will hold it best, but is impossible to remove the glue from them in the future

- rivets are a thing that exists, only require a hammer to install and can be used as permanent fabric attachment

- studs, gromets and other metal junk at small fabric stores are laughably overspriced

- acetone (found in nail polish remover) will remove acrylic stains out of furniture, flooring and faux leather, if used in excess can damage the laquer. Can also be used to remove prints and glue off of plastic (do a small test before commiting, might melt the plastic it it's grade is low)

- residue from stickers (and k-tape) can be removed with oil

- acrylic stains cannot be removed out of clothing or carpet so protect your area before painting and don't wear clothes you care about

- if your thread keeps getting tangled or snagging while handsewing try waxing it

- you can lock in screw-in spikes with screw lock glue if you're scared of them falling off because they unscrew

- you can add washers to screw-in spikes if you're scared of them falling through flimsy fabric or too big of a hole

- if you're making anything out of soda cans have a metal file on hand, they are deceptively sharp and will hurt you and rip through fabric you're installing them in

- bleach can be found in mold killing spray (don't touch that shit with bare hands. chemical burn.)

- fabric paints are no different from slightly dilluted acrylic. You can make it yourself by adding a bit of fabric softener to acrylic or honestly even water

- if you are setting anything with an iron use parchment paper or a pressing cloth to pervent your stuff from sticking to your iron and ruining it

- if you want a safety pin somewhere permanently pinch it shut with pliers

- as much as you can, avoid putting glue on clothing, it makes it really hard to change your decisions later on and upcycle the project in the future

- kiss your friends

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Pōhutukaryl Cosplay as Rin Tohsaka Fate Stay/Night

photoshoot with Matt Hudson Portraits SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show photo wall ICC Sydney, Gadigal July 20 2024

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Pōhutukaryl Cosplay as Julie Molina Wild Cute Cosplay as Luke Patterson Julie and the Phantoms

photoshoot with Mon Illana Fotos Tūhura HIVE Studio, Te Whanganui-a-Tara February 5 2023

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Pōhutukaryl Cosplay as Lucy Gray Baird The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

photoshoot with Kristie Banks Photography Bramley Drive Reserve, Tāmaki Makaurau February 21 2025

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Pōhutukaryl Cosplay as Kamala Khan ⚡ Ms. Marvel Marvel Comics

photographed by my sister who declined to be tagged Marvel: Earth’s Mightiest Exhibition Tākina Wellington Exhibition & Convention Centre, Te Whanganui-a-Tara April 1 2024

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Pōhutukaryl Cosplay as Gatomon · Tailmon Digimon Adventure

photoshoot with Eye for Epic Wellington Cosplay Photo Fest Central Park, Moerā February 4th 2024

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Pōhutukaryl Cosplay as Eurydice Hadestown

photoshoot with Jarod Burns ICoN Cosplay Photo Fest The Drunken Admiral, nipaluna September 7 2024

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Pōhutukaryl Cosplay as Carole Stanley Carole and Tuesday

photoshoot with @isomergram Wellington Cosplay Photo Fest Whairepo Lagoon, Te Whanganui-a-Tara February 4 2024

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Pōhutukaryl Cosplay as Lanturn Pokémon

photoshoot with Cassa's Creative Shots SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium July 18 2024

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Pōhutukaryl Cosplay as Sagira: original human design Destiny 2

photoshoot with Castleforge Photography Wellington Cosplay Photo Fest Wrights Hill Fortress, Te Whanganui-a-Tara February 3 2024

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