#like the seamripper post

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can we call ivy the sunburn crow or sunburnt crow, i would say tropical or parrot crow but i hate her too much

[windwardstar]

That last post really really reminded me of the phrase I keep having to use with people in my choir and it is "you're the ones going through extra steps to gender something"

Gendering articles of clothing. Gendering voice parts. Extra steps of looking at what something is and then appending a gender to it. T and E are the same thing. They're just hormones. Y'all are the ones gendering them.

And yes, society genders them and has been gendering them since before you were born so the gendering is automatic to you. Which means you do have to put in effort to undo it. But like, that's on you to take the seamripper and undo the stitching. Once you get into the habit of intentionally calling things by name rather than referring to them in reference to the gender (or sex) binary then it gets a whole lot easier to stop gendering things. Because again, it is an extra step to gender things.

[goldporces]

Hello, I recently made a Crowley wig and decided to write a guide on the process. Here is a link to a google doc if this form of writing is more comfortable to read for you: here

Since I’m showcasing my wig and the job I’ve done on it, I wanted to write a small guide/explanation of how I worked on it, how long it took me to make it, materials, costs, resources, etc.

This has been a very interesting learning experience since it’s my first time working with a wig. I am by no means a very experienced cosplayer and I am writing a general guide for other beginners. Feel free to make suggestions and correct the information on this post.

What is the base wig? I worked with a wig from Amazon. - 16$

I simply searched “Red Wavy Wig” and this was one of the initial results that I liked. I thought that the base wig would be enough to look close to canon. When it arrived, I immediately realized that it had too much volume and I needed to do something about the fact that it didn’t have a prominent hairline (Pic 1). It had so much hair that it was impossible to brush it out to at the very least straighten it or make it less voluminous. Not saying that Crowley’s hair can’t be that, it’s just that it was so awkward I couldn’t stand it. This wig is advertised to be a Black Widow wig, and her hair is longer in the front than in the back, which is just not the case for Crowley. In addition, this wig was just.. Cheap. I get it - I wanted to save some money and got the quality I paid for, but I would DEFINITELY recommend buying a better wig if you don’t have the time/money/resources to clean the hair that would shed from it. Otherwise, the advantage of this wig is that I didn’t need to buy a second one for wefts - I straight up took the wefts off of it and then reattached them on the hairline. This is not a common practice and a lot of cosplayers recommend buying two wigs for this reason, but I risked it and the end result still came out fine. If you are not sure in your de-wefting skills, buy a second one, but prepare to deal with double the shedding.

How did you fix it?

1. Creating a fake hairline. 

In fact, this post is what inspired me to work on my wig. I was very impressed with OP’s wig, specifically its hairline and sideburns. The hair looks thick and very sturdy. Their explanation of the work is very good, but I am very hands-on and a visual learner, so this video was very helpful to figure out what materials I needed and the steps on making the hairline. For my wig, I bought the following materials:

Glue gun from Michaels - 2.99

Glue sticks from Michaels - 3.99

Red Felt by Loops and Threads from Michaels - 8$ (you get a heap of felt that you honestly don’t need, unless you’re attempting to cut the hairline out of it multiple times).

Cleargel Tacky Glue from Michaels - 2.79$

Hairclips from Dollar General - 2$

TreSemme Hairspray (here) - 3.39$

Hair Gel (mine, but you can use any - this one is for my personal use) - 4.7$

Hairdresser’s scissors (optional, but I REALLY recommend using them instead of using office scissors to cut hair. ..mine) - 8.99$

Quilting Pins from Michaels (or any pins, I just took the cheapest ones) - 3.99$

Mannequin Head from Michaels, mine - 5.99$

Note: Unfortunately, the one I linked is tilted slightly to the side, which prevented me from making the hairline perfectly straight and symmetrical, so I recommend buying a mannequin head that is straight. Michael’s sells one for 8.99$.

Seamripper from Michaels - 6$, but you can and should order a cheaper one on Amazon for 2.99$.

Hair rollers (mine) - 11.99$. 

Note: This cost is going to be excluded from the final cost because I am 100% sure it is possible to find cheaper hair rollers that look like the ones I linked. I personally found similar tube-shaped rollers at a Dollar Tree for about 2$, but I can’t link it or provide a correct cost, so I do not want to mislead or provide inaccurate information.

Wig stand from Amazon (mine) - 9.99$

Note: You will need a stand that is sturdy and will not move at all while you are working. You’re going to lose your mind if you try working with something that is constantly moving away from your hands. I link mine because unlike some other wig stands, this one clamps on the side of the table and will not move at all while you are working.

Follow the attached guide on how to make the hairline. Here are some tips on working with glue and hair that I learned along the process:

1. Do not under any circumstance start working without figuring out how to dispose of the hair that is going to inevitably fall off the wig. 

2. Put on some clothes that you don’t care about and leave them in the place where you work, if you can, because hair is going to stick to your clothes and you absolutely do not want to carry synthetic hair around your house.

3. You can put a plastic bag or a trash bag under the working space or under the wig as you work with the hair. If you are using a mannequin head stand with clamps, simply clamp it on top of the bag on the table - this way, the hair will not fall on the floor.

4. The video guide mentions using a hairdryer to dry the glue faster. Utilize it, because it does help with the process tremendously, but the quickly dried glue may create more residue on the hair than it would if it would dry naturally over time. In my opinion, it was very much worth it and saved a lot of time.

5. As you are working through the gluing process, you may notice that there is some glue residue on top of the hair pieces. Personally, not a huge fan, because it makes the hairline look unnatural and ugly. To fix this, take a q-tip or a piece of paper towel, wet it with water and carefully swab the glued down pieces, then dry them with a paper towel, then wet them again, and so on and so forth. Some strands of hair might stick out - that is okay, just be careful and stop when you feel like it might mess with the glue too much.

2. Cutting the hair

Use a reference picture of Crowley to know the pattern of his hair. Generally speaking, his hair is shorter at the front and longer in the back. It is slicked back and has medium volume to it. 

Use references and guide on how to cut hair (here, here). 

General tip for cutting is never attempt to blunt cut (cutting hair horizontally) unless you know what you’re doing and it is the finish you’re going for. Work slow and remove smaller pieces of hair before removing bigger ones. You will gradually build up confidence about removing 

3.  Styling the hair

After I cut the hair, I was still kind of unsatisfied with how it looked. I decided to use hair gel to brush the hair back on the sides and on the top. After that, I used some hairspray to make it stick, and kind of just pat the hair down on the top, pressing it to the foam head. That helped to reduce the volume on the top.

4. Curling the hair

After cutting the hair, I decided it would be a good idea to re-curl it, since it lost some of its pattern. 

You shouldn’t attempt curling synthetic hair with an electric hair curler, because it is a fire hazard and can also ruin the hair. Use bobby pins, bigoudi, or hair rollers. I curled the hair on this wig by using hair rollers. First, I sprayed the hair with water, then I put the hair on the rollers, and then I used the hair dryer to kind of make the hair stay in this shape and I left it overnight. This video shows how to use a steamer and bobby pins to curl the hair in a similar fashion. 

After all of these steps, you should be done with the main process! You are welcome to do any other adjustments, the floor is yours. I chose to stop here because at this point I have been working on this wig for a long time and I was in a time crunch. If I had more time, I would modify the hairline more and probably define the curls, but I was fine with the look of my end result because I was going for a early 2000s Crowley.

Total cost: 75.84$ (without the hair rollers), assuming that you didn’t have any of the materials above. 

How do I wear it?

I recommend using hair gel to put your own hair in your wig cap, as it is going to secure everything in place. In the 2000s Crowley look, Crowley sort of has his ears visible, so I would say try to put the hair of the wig back behind your ears. Be careful not to show too much of your hairline though. 

Additionally, since my end result hairline came out looking a bit harsh, I like to use some orange eyeshadow around the hairline. Just take a q-tip or a brush and gently dab it near the hairline after putting on the wig, and hopefully it will make it seem more natural.

How long does this take?

I worked on the hairline for about 4-5 hours for 4 days straight. I worked slow because I wasn’t sure and I had to reattach the hair multiple times, so I would say it took me 16-20 hours total. Add about an hour for cutting and additional one for styling, and you’d get 18-22 hours total.

Is it worth it?

Honestly? It is all up to you.

If you are satisfied with your wig as it came, you are very welcome to use it for cosplay, but I strived to achieve some accuracy and dedicated myself to this little project. 

The best part?

…The wig is not for me! :D In fact, I am going to be cosplaying Aziraphale. This wig is actually for my girlfriend who cosplays Crowley with me. We will probably post our couple cosplays together in the future. Like I said, I was in a time crunch, because we’re actually college students. I believe that when you make something for a person you love, it turns out the best.

I hope this guide has been useful! Again, feel free to ask me any questions and add on. Happy cosplaying!!!

[schrodingersfic]

WIP Tag Game

Rules: Post the names of all the files in your WIP folder, regardless of how non-descriptive or ridiculous. Let people send you an ask with the title that most intrigues them and then post a little snippet of it or tell them something about it! And then tag as many people as you have WIPs (or as many peeps as you want, really- ‘tis just for fun!)

started by @wipbigbang and tagged by @bubblegumbeech ( who I’m copying in the ‘making it a new post so it doesn’t get too long’ department )

( also switching to this blog for this for organization purposes )

But! Here’s everything I got ( except my IB fic obvs ), which, like my beloved before me, is mostly DP, but you’ll find a fair share of other fandoms too! ( also hooo boy some of these date as far back as 2014 )

Lackluster ( but oh how you shine )

Lackluster ( BOHYS ) ( it’s the same fic but diff content in a diff doc )

Losing my Religion

Take me to Church

Seven Devils

The Impromptu Astronomy ‘Lesson’

Corpse Reviver

Where the Veil is Thin

Proof of Life

Proof of Life Ch 2

Proof of Life Ch 3

Proof of Life Ch 4

Ghost Breath Ch 3

Forgive Me, Mother

My Limb ( Don’t Let Go )

BNHA Dark Ages DP crossover

Trick-and-Treat Mix-Up

Deku’s Declassified Zombie Survival Guide

Gravedigger, Seamripper

I guess I’ll sleep when I am—

Phantasmagoria

Phantasmagoria Ch 2

Sleigh of Hand

pp prompt

Can We Laugh About The Past?

Laugh in the Face of Tragedy

TBD

How Many Feet Down ( Until I Drown )

Ch 2 How Many Feet Down

They’re Still Here

They’re Still Here Ch 2

Otgw idea

DP Horror Attempt

idk silly su au ideas?

bh6 x suf

Jhvb??Uh?mmk

Angst voltron idea

Voltron sorta time-travel au

gf boku dake no inai machi au

starts not long after on the run

dp phantom of the opera

As for tagging I uhhhh think most everyone I know who writes fic has already been tagged? I don’t recall seeing @kawaiijohn tagged tho ( sorry if u already have dante! ) and @inabsurd ( hi hi! I don’t think you know about this blog, but t’is me, Raven, and this is my seldom used writing blog )

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I can’t grip sewing needles very well anymore due to hand issues so most of my sewing is done with a machine. So I suppose the sewing machine would be my must-have but secondary must-have would be a good sharp seamripper. (warning-- they are sharp and vicious. use slowly and carefully) Oh and my wrist tomato-- uuuh pincushion. And pins-- long pins. Oh and my dedicated pair of sewing scissors (THAT TOUCH NOTHING BUT FABRIC. EVER.) Honestly I’m a pretty simple guy so that’s kinda it. (I feel like saying that has doomed me to think of something else as soon as I post this.)

uuuuh lets see... my hands are pretty bad but I can still thread a needle without gadgets lol. The trick my gran taught me was to cut the thread (you want a clean cut) slick it or lick it (think the previous person mentioned beeswax but I, uh, am less refined.) then pinch it between your fingers. Instead of trying to move thread towards needle, move the needle head towards the pinched thread. (Like, aim for the thread dot between your fingers) and boom threaded. (god I hope that helps someone instead of confusing them). And... hmmm... last bit of advice is take the time to lock your stitches. If you’re on machine then reverse stitch like 5 or so stabs. If you’re doing it by hand then go through the fabric but don’t pull it tight, then go back through towards your loose thread and through the loop. If you’re on an edge then go through only once and go through your loop. (I do this two or three times, sometimes more depending on the strain of the area.) oh and there are usually sewing circles, quilt shops, etc. around towns where the folk (usually) are real nice and can offer advice too. One old gal I used to help pin quilt pieces for swore to dabbing liquid bandage on her fingertips since she didn’t like using a thimble. Also another lady was kind enough to show me how to knot my thread at the end (lick your thumb and pointer fingers. loosely wind thread twice around your pointer finger. using your thumb push/twist the thread up and off your pointer finger then gently grabbing the string above the twist and slide your fingers down to tighten.) 

Folks who sew:

What do you primarily make, and what is your must-have tool?

What sewing tips or hacks do you find most useful?

For disabled sewists, what sewing tools or hacks help you the most with accessibility?

I am entirely self-taught, and I keep learning about so many cool tips, tricks, and gadgets from other sewists. I want to know what else I may have missed!