#slavic diy

[d3r-d4s-di3-dex]

My Slavic pagan brothers, sisters and all comrades;

what is your favourite hobby/thing to do that has something in common with your deity and worship?

(and hobbies in general ofc)

[froggyforest]

I wanted a spiked choker for a long time. I recently found out that you can make spikes out of soda cans so I made myself a choker out of a can and old jeans

[plomykovka]

I made this patch specifically to sew on a black coat but now that it's made, I think it looks better against light fabrics. We shall see~

[anya-morana]

Watch me strugle to make horns for my Black goat costume.

[miroart]

Pająk - traditional polish decoration made from straws and paper flowers that hangs from the ceiling.

Take 2! A gift for my dear mother who doesn’t like bright colours for some reason. This time I used actual straws that were sold as a substitute for the plastic straws since I figured they were less yellow than bucatini pasta so they would complement the gold better. Not my brightest idea since these turned out to be a nightmare to work with, so much so it took me a year to finish, but oh well, now I know. Also, I finally learned to do jeżyki flowers aka the spiky ones, so that was fun

[craftycrochetandart]

This is a Leshy from Slavic Mythology! This pattern is from the book "A Crochet World of Creepy Creatures and Cryptids" by Rikki Gustafson.

[felinelun]

Hey, Vicdecai shippers! All of you! Espesially those who ship one-sided Vicdecai and relish that Mordecai-the-repressed-gay-man angst! Don't you find you all miss something? Because I think you are.

Because Victor, the cis man Mordecai has that tragic crush on? Well. Imagine you are Victor. That cis slavic guy who has a wife and beloved beautiful kid.

Imagine you had them, but you are changed by The Great War now so irreversibly your wife cannot accept you, she cannot live with the man you are now. She left and she took your dear child, too.

And than you meet a person, a person who is more than fine with that war broken man you're now, a person who's always by your side, a person worth diying for... Hell, a person worth putting a fucking tie on a fucking New Year for!

But you can't love him. Because you have a wife and a kid. And he is a man. And you cannot love him, because men do not betray their wives and do not love other men, that is simply a rule and you now can't live without being true to some rules in your broken life, without orders of life...

And than that person betrays you and your found family. And you just start losing your purpose

[mishkakagehishka]

Why YOU should vote Mika in the @enstars-sexyperson-polls poll!!!

What makes a man "sexy"? What is that mysterious, ever-elusive quality that can turn adorable into attractive? This is, naturally, a question with no objective answer. But if one were to try real hard, a possible conclusion can be reached.

To start with, what makes a man "sexy"? The obvious answer is "sex appeal". A man who dresses well, elegantly,

where appeal is kept in this apparent tidiness, this put-together image he presents. A suit and tie, with a blazer draped elegantly over his shoulders, loafers and slacks, elegant shirt tucked in, added attraction levels in the form of suspenders, and a dog (to imply he is good with animals, a trait most attractive). For an extra point, a focus on the sole of his shoe, perfect to be stepped on. In the middle image, this elegance is added to in the form of a dated yet chic suit, layered and accessorised with pearls and a hat, the lapels giving off an aura of a man with a fortune to his name, his outstretched hand inviting and open. The same motif of an inviting outstretched hand is in the left-most image, the Valentine's event card. Of course, just in being a Valentine's card, his being sexy is a given. Gloves, suits, blazers and dress-shirts, the only skin we can see is a coquettish view of his wrists. Truly, the suit makes the man in this case. But that's not all there is to Mika's sexiness.

Perhaps sex appeal is a man who shows off skin in the most delicate of ways,

not unlike a fanciful bird who shows off its colorful feathers to impress a mate, Mika's FS2 shows his brightness, his identity. What is more appealing than a man sure of his style? Though colourful and bright, he accessorised with safety pins, DIY chains, little bears and rings, platform shoes with wings and a devil's tail. Can we say punk? Truly the little devil; different from the coquettish flash of the wrist in the previous images, in this he presents a bolder view: his knee and leg peeking from torn jeans, his jacket falls seductively to reveal the gentle skin of his shoulders, and, finally (and most importantly), his middle.

The way in which his tummy is shaded implies far more than one might assume at first glance. There is no roughness of hard abs, no unpleasant and uninviting cold. Indeed, it would seem that Mika's stomach is not flat, that a smidge of squishy fat is stored in it. Truly, I ask of you: what could possibly be sexier, than a man's soft tummy? And it's not just about his FS2.

Indeed, as we can see in the image above, Mika's casual spring-summer outfit has a certain detail to it one might describe as "slutty", which is to say, an extension of "sexy". That's right. Under that sleek black jacket, he is wearing nothing short of a sleeveless shirt with a high neckline. Now you, dear reader, tell me if you find that unsexy! His bare arms have even found their way into a 3* card,

And despite it not showing as much skin (though, as stated above, there is no need for a man to show skin to be sexy), the Antique Legend is also one exuding sex appeal. Simply look at that posing, the sultry, yet laidback appearance it gives him, the coy position of the wrist holding a fan, one of few cards to bring his full body into the picture.

And how could I ever hope to describe Mika's sex appeal without mentioning the Black-Haired Living Doll card?

What can be sex appeal? It can be a man with his hands covered in blood, a man dressed like an affluent and powerful figure, yet presented in a most debased manner. Decadence at its finest. With the blood decorating his collar and caking his fingers, Mika presents the image of sexiness through danger. It is almost mythological in nature, as many of the most dangerous beings have been presented as attractive to the point of being irresistible - from Slavic mythological beings "so beautiful that it was only natural they were evil" to Biblical demons "so beautiful to tempt you", to Oscar Wilde's Dorian Gray "so beautiful, oh, the horrors he must have done to achieve it". It is sex appeal through fear, through inhumanity.

And if, to you, sex appeal is less human, but more benevolent? Perhaps, sex appeal lies in animal features mixing with human. Mika has that, too.

Of course, when talking about Mika's appeal, one must also mention his defining feature, the very thing that sets him apart from the rest of the cast. As Keito Hasumi said when evaluating ex-Valkyrie, Mika's eyes are his defining feature.

His mismatched eyes pull people in, his visual charm lies in these eyes. But it's not just the heterochromia, although it is undeniably a core part of his design, it is their shape. Mika's face is designed to be sharp, and this includes his eyes. This is, of course, to contrast Shu's softer features. This is symbolic. These symbols, too, are sexy.

Not quite a Madonna-Whore complex, but Valkyrie is based on this opposition. Where Shu is soft, Mika is sharp. Where Shu represents the virginal goddess Astraea, Mika represents the base, the carnal, the filthy.

The sex appeal.

Furthermore, in the very story "Astraea's Atelier", this is corroborated, as Leo mentions that Mika's very art leans into the erotic. He knows what he is doing.

Beyond Mika's eyes, we must mention his other defining feature. Not as unique as his eyes, but important all the same - his singular fang that pops out at random.

Although as seen above, all four of his canines are emphasised, it is most often that only one is actually shown in cards and in the 3D models. This is, of course, charming, an almost teasing peak into his physiognomy, a hint to the fact that he could, should he wish, tear your flesh apart with his teeth. This, too, is sex appeal.

A natural progression from looking at his teeth is to look at his tongue. Though the common "blep" is certainly cuter than sexy, and Mika has plenty such cards, there is much to say about the way in which he sticks out his tongue in these, as if provoking, teasing. This is not just a playful or mocking gesture, and he knows as much.

Finally, what else can "sexy" be? Must it be tied to appearance only? Or does it go deeper than that? Is "sexy" not also the way a man carries himself? Is it not also his skills, his hobbies, his very personality? Is "sexy" not the sum of a man, but merely one trait, tied only to the visual senses? Is Mika not sexy in the way that he dances, spins and twirls, skilfully and gracefully? Is he not sexy in the way that he shows his intelligence in the weirdest ways, was he not sexy for reading the Mabinogion in Middle English? Is he not sexy for getting over his own shyness when it comes to speaking on television and radio shows because of Shu's own shyness? Is he not sexy for the fact that he collects creepy and scary posters to help him sleep better? Is he not sexy for the fact that he dumpsterdives, finds plushies, fixes and names them? Is he not sexy for being a weird little freak who likes eroguro and is suspiciously fine with murder and violence? Is Mika Kagehira not sexy?

Mika's sex appeal also lies in one very important aspect of his character, one very dear to me, and that's why I saved it for last. Mika speaks in a non-standard dialect, and his production is thickly accented. I have already ranted about the way this aspect subverts many tropes related to characters with audible "hick" accents, but this is not about design and tropes, this about sex appeal. Can you really listen to Mika speak, the way he sometimes slurs his words and speaks through a pout, the way his words blend and the way his production is impacted by his dialect, and say that this is not sexy? There is nothing sexier than a non-standard production. A vote for Mika is a vote against prescriptivism and linguistic chauvinism. Vote Mika. For your local linguist MikaP (me).

To sum up, while Mika very well could be described as "cute", this does not negate the fact that he can also be described as "sexy". Whether looking at it from a strictly visual point or looking at Mika as a whole character, he undeniably has a certain sex appeal to him. Present in all aspects of his character, from his sharp facial features, to his personal and Valkyrie-adjacent style, to the way he speaks, behaves and interacts with the world. "Sexy" is not a word with only one definition, nor is it a word limited in its usage, "sexy" is a word that merely aims to describe a person with sex appeal, who appeals to people, who draws people in, and it is my scholarly and educated opinion that Mika, in fact, carries these traits in his characterisation, no matter the fact that his sex appeal is interwoven and mingles with his cuteness. Mika is a character based on contrast and opposition, between his apparent harmlessness and freakish tendencies, between his soft-spoken and shy nature and his love for horror and gore. It is not, then, unusual to notice the contrast between his cute moments, his appearance made to appeal to the side of our brains that squeals at the sight of a kitten who can't do much on its own, and his moments brimming with eros, the sex appeal that lay dormant underneath his surface. Indeed, in a way, his sex appeal being a thing to be discovered only further emphasises his sexiness.

Further reading:

[doctordeathawaits]

Transgopnik tips?

EX GOPNIK WITH SHITLOAD OF GOPNIK BROTHERS. I AM YOUR MAN TO GO TO !

TRANS - GOPNIK ...

You first have to have the drip. Adidas tracksuits, the Adidas shoes, everything Adidas. Pairing that with a white tank is PEAK fashion !

The music - Gopnik music is peak Russian-trash /pos, lots of bass which birthed the Gopnik holy grail : HardBass .

The thought process - gopniks are known for being quick to react, if someone is side eyeing you or anything, make sure to be quick to think of a defence !

The aggression !! Gopniks are known to be more aggressive, especially to strangers ! Highly territorial and hate to see unknown faces where they normally hang around.

Patriotism ! Most gopniks are Slavic and were raised eastern European, so being proud of the country you are from should be ten fold !!

Gopniks are protective, they choose their friends carefully, yet the second someone shows trust in them, or does something in their respect, know that that person will be protected ! Gopniks value family, whether it is found or biological <3

Gopniks value quality time - eating sunflower seeds, driving around or sitting and drinking with friends ! Helping to make food for their parents or helping a cousin repair something !

Those cunts love diy, if its not made by your own sweat and tears, ITS NOT WORTH IT !

I highly recommend LifeOfBoris, he is probably the best when looking for inspiration on your transition !

[mapled-penitentiary]

back with more. more thoughts. i am not immune to gay people thoughts. for the bg here: hc that ice speaks fluently in russian and polish, as well as a couple other primarily slavic languages. ice was well aware of his husbands stupid ideas. usually, they surrounded flying and ideas in the sky. once in a while, it would be something about the house, like making a cat door or trying to diy a lazy susan. this one however, was one that iceman had not seen coming. it took him until one tuesday morning, when mav had presumably forgotten ice was off that day. walking down the stairs, a cup of coffee in hand, he was met with the sound of the worst pronunciation of russian words he had ever heard. his husbands accent was creeping into words, the R's sounded dusty, and if ice didnt know the language, he would have just assumed maverick was vomiting. but here he was, sitting on the barstool in all of his stupid glory. a couple textbooks were strewn over the counter, and a whiteboard was nestled under one, a half-erased word showing. the dedication maverick seemed to have to the language was.. outstanding. as he crept down the rest of the flight of stairs, his smile grew wider. the books were actual russian books, ones that taught in russian and weren't americanized versions of it. it was the russian he had learned at home, all those years ago. he tried to sputter something in appreciation, but mav jumped up as when he heard him. he slammed the book shut, and looked at ice with blush spreading on his face. "oops."

ice just laughed, and wrapped his husband in a hug, the warmth from his body a welcoming feeling.

"Я тебя люблю, пилот." [I love you, pilot.]

[froggyforest]

Hi punks and alt people! I am Misha and I make handmade patches which I paint and can use my sewing machine to zigzag stitch the edges. I am now takin commissions for patches! The prices wouldn't be expensive, around 10-15 PLN (around 2-4 USD) for a regular patch but it will vary depending on the size and complexity. We will figure out what shipping is best for you depending in your location but my preferred method is Vinted and Depop. Contact me on my email: froggyforestcommissions@gmail.com

Here's some of my creations, all hand painted without stencils:

[Reblogs really appreciated :))]

[pagan-stitches]

LEDEN

“There are several Czech words here that Lada provides. Trust me when I say that Google Translate is not going to help. So let’s see if we can see what they really mean.”

“Of course, leden is the month of January, but the word means ice. Nový rok means “new year” and that means the entire year not just New Year’s Day.”

“Vodnař is also known as Vodnik and is a water sprite. He is perhaps shown here because another square in the illustration mentions fairy tales.”

“Pohády is the word for fairy tales. The significance of January for fairy tales, someone will have to explain. It is assumed that because it is so cold outside, that this is how to pass the time inside.”

“Zabijačky in the center means pig slaughter and not just any pig slaughter but a DIY (homemade) one. January had to be the main month for this.”

“Ledováni are icemen delivering ice to a hostin (tavern).”

“Draní peři is feather plucking (thrashing). This is a group getting together for such an event, along with refreshments. My understanding was that draní peři was usually done in August (for the "August dragons", but Lada has it here in January. Once again fairy tales come into play because it was normal to go with this task to either sing, tell stories, or read fairy tales. The woman is bringing drinks which I think are called doderky. I think he word itself means "final evening" when the work is almost finished. Someone needs to confirm and just what it is.”

“Additional illustrated squares show children with chalk marking doorway with initials K+M+B, for the feast of Three Kings and some say it stands for the names of the wisemen.”

“And in the top frame, since this was done in 1941, you see the old year (old man) leaving and the new year reflected as a pregnant woman.”

“The Slavic names for months are different with each Slavic country. Some have their basis in old Slavic language, and some do not. For Slovaks the name of January is veľký which means great. An older version may have been sečeň and unsure of the meaning. The original Old Slavonic word meant to sleep. It was prosinĭcĭ (просиньць).”

[absinthgruen]

pinned post 📌

hi! i'm levi 🦇🩸

they/them

ur friendly neighbourhood pagan witch

disabled

languages i speak: 🇵🇱🇷🇺🇬🇧🇩🇪🇫🇷🇪🇸

this will mostly be my fandom and scrapbook blog but i certainly have a theme here <3 stick around or don't

some stuff i like:

- vampires - gothic art/fashion - poetry and prose - animal crossing - punk music/culture - goth music/culture - grunge/post-punk music/culture - new wave fashion & music - old superwholock stuff - cult of the lamb - modern talking - f1 - chess - paper mario - die wilden kerle - die drei ??? - slavic literature - witchcraft & paganism - baroque and renaissance art - stranger things - heartstopper - linguistics - horror art - die ärzte - coldmirror - h2o just add water - good omens - riverdale/chilling adventures of sabrina - lord of the rings - harry potter (not jkr obv) - retro tech - linux/FOSS - astronomy and quantum physics - evolutionary biology - crystals and rocks - deep sea - nbc hannibal - drag in general - diy - plants/herbology - the mentalist - film photography

nsft: @touchofyourwhips

pinterest: https://pin.it/1lQx5EIbq

[miochimochi]

They've come a long way in the last month of work, and still there's a lot more work to go. Not just patches now, but also pins! Need some clear nail polish for that though... but the front of the pants are quickly losing patch spaces so I need to figure out more to put on the back!

List of patches:

Bisexual Pride Flag

This is my gun

Half Fruity (banana)

Medicine Wheel

(a³)

Democracy-Despotism

Buy Local

Faggot in Gaelic Ogham

In👽able

Die for the State

Daopunk

Agorist flag

Formaldehyde

Minor Threat

Headnoise

X

No State Solution

The fine art of doing nothing

75% more to go!! － in response to Nikki Haley lamenting the fact that military recruitment rates are down 25%

A swastika found on the Hands of God symbol in Slavic paganism... makes me think of the wings of a crow, so kinda incorporating it into my own semi-paganistic system

Tax This

List of pins:

DIY

Slime

OFF!

Anti-communist

Anti-nazi

(A) with grey backing representing Agorism

[weeping-gospels]

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐄𝐓

FULL NAME. Bethanne Whimsy Drozdov.

NICKNAME. Betty, Undead thing.

ALIASES. The Rat Keeper, The Eldritch Beast.

PRONOUNS. She/Her in her default/humanoid form, It/They as the beast.

SIZE. 5’7 default, 7’3 beast.

AGE. Stopped counting. Bitch is immortal.

ZODIAC. Capricorn.

SPOKEN LANGUAGES. Common, Queekish, Primordial.

𝐏𝐇𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐒 ―

HAIR. Copper-crimson red — side shaved but can flip her hair over to have a long, unkept mane.

FACIAL HAIR. Nah.

SKIN TONE. Deathly pale dotted with freckles.

BODY TYPE. Athletic, bitch got GAINS

VOICE. Deep and sultry, Slavic-Romanian accent.

DOMINANT HAND. Righty.

POSTURE. Stiffly straight. Beast is hunched over.

BIRTHMARKS. Probably one on her thigh.

MOST NOTABLE FEATURES. Freckles, bottle cap glasses, pointed ears, shit ton of DIY piercings that are definitely rusted with tinnitus, emerald, feline-like eyes, long fangs. Looks like Man Bat had a baby with a human and it came out fucked up looking.

𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐃 ―

PLACE OF BIRTH. Al’Hazir.

HOMETOWN. Leathe, Everhallow.

SIBLINGS. She was adopted, no siblings.

PARENTS. Didn’t really know them. She lived in a vardo of many Shavali and considered a good lot of them her guardians.

𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄 ―

OCCUPATION.

🐀 The Rat Keeper, walking sanctuary for Skaven kind.

🐀 Elixir brewer, sells to Skavenblight.

🐀 Apprentice and preacher to Grey Seer Rasknitt for Clan Fester.

🐀 Part time work in experiments and research with Throt the Unclean in Clan Moulder.

CURRENT RESIDENCE. Castle Drachenfels, The Fated Place.

CLOSE FRIENDS. Grey Seer Rasknitt, Throt the Unclean, Warlord Skreech, Lyss.

FINANCIAL STATUS. Doesn’t care for coin anymore.

DRIVER’S LICENSE. who needs a fucking license to drive a carriage bitch what

CRIMINAL RECORD. god what law hasn’t she broke tbh

VICES. Wrath, pride, lust, envy.

𝐒𝐄𝐗 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 ―

SEXUAL ORIENTATION. Pansexual, ratsexual lmao

PREFERRED EMOTIONAL ROLE. Someone to be kissing her heels lmao but as for her she loves playing the push and pull game to be a tease.

PREFERRED SEXUAL ROLE. Dominant.

TURN OFFS. Way too much narcissism, someone who lacks intelligence, vast majority of humans in general.

TURN ONS. Skaven/Ratfolk, getting praised or worshipped, any eldritch looking creature, any creature that isn’t a human and looks like they carry rabies really

LOVE LANGUAGE. Words of affirmation, physical touch.

RELATIONSHIP TENDENCIES. Will fight for control, hardly submits, disappears for days or weeks on end with no warning nor explanation, can ‘die’ or be rendered in a comatose state at random and be down for many days since she lacks common sense in dangerous situations, usually is making bitchy remarks, pretty pushy and demanding especially in her own castle. The beast can bite.

but as for positives she’s very affectionate and clingy, will give you many compliments too, keeps track of health and diet, gifts things often, extremely protective, will boast about you and cut a bitch’s throat if they say anything rude

𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐎𝐔𝐒 ―

CHARACTER’S THEME TUNE. Skål by Fuimadane.

HOBBIES TO PASS THE TIME. More studying, elixir brewing, nightly walks, recruiting others to Clan Fester.

LEFT OR RIGHT BRAINED. Creative side.

SELF-CONFIDENCE LEVEL. Fluctuates. Thinks she’s hot shit but also hates her natural body.

TAGGED BY: @skxrbrand mwah

[thickest-slimiest-malware]

i dont like polish culture that much

whats preserved from before christianity is mostly dziady and other pagan traditions and thats pretty cool, but its not prevalent, maybe even non-existent in the wild (although i hope it is somewhere) and the most common type of person trying to revive those traditions is one that doesnt put in enought effort, tending to make it come across as cultural appropriation, buying generic celtic merchandise and pentagram charms. still i think this is the best traditional aspect of polish/slavic culture, because it doesnt involve christianity.

another aspect of the culture comes from poverty and black out drinking. its not uniquely polish. its not backed by fine art or tradition. however the aesthetic of outdated appliances, commie blocks, risky and illegal behaviour has a mundane charm countering the general idea of what a person is supposed to want. i dont know if this is polish or even slavic culture, its all over the world and it simply comes from a lack of access to resources, leading to tinkering and diy solutions. i do appreciate every reckless driving or explosives video with polish curses. we have the longest commie block in the world afaik, its called falowiec. basically if you combine poverty and cold weather, you get most of the modern polish aesthetic that we like to use to compare ourselves with western europe. my description doesnt do it justice and is all over the place but yeah.

then theres the mediocre cultural aspect of the world wars, which we like to make about ourselves and idolise our suffering, while talking about the jewish side of things only like 30% of the time. but it is something that happened here i guess, everyones grandparents and great grandparents had their lives turned upside down during that time, having to move, change professions and becoming orphans at a high rate. this along with being a russian colony after the war made it so we dont have aristocracy anymore, even though we still had it at the start of the 20th century. the people whose families used to be wealthy before the wars are not as distinguishable as in other countries, which is a good thing. everything about the wars is constantly talked about and ALLLL our movies are about the 2nd war.

christianity is big in poland, we have so many churches and the remains of our pagan traditions are intertwined with christianity, and most peoples beliefs have christianity in them. we have alot of old people who go to church every sunday. we have alot of pretty historical churches as well as new churches that money is being wasted on. its inescapable. americans are right to complain about their problems with christianity but to me american culture is an atheist breath of fresh air. we hardly have culture outside of christianity. there are historical eras im not talking about in this post because im lumping them with christianity. although now that i think about it i should still mention *sarmatism* so you know we had a racism megalomania coloniser era, because its unfair to deny it, but the ideology behind it was still pretty much christianity, just with a fresh side of racism.

there are native polish people in various places, that have cool traditions (the north is known for embroidery and the mountain region for wood carving), but associating with those as someone not born into it is hardly appropriate, bordering on appropriation and should be limited to buying souvenirs

culture is not my area of expertise actually but idk i wanted to post about it for fun nevertheless to have motivation to think abt it. if this post ever gets more than 5 notes please know this is not a good summary and im only posting it bc i dont wanna clog up my drafts or delete it after writing all that text