And yes, the drawings are GORGEOUS.
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And yes, the drawings are GORGEOUS.
Okay, so I think I'm def. going to go with the elastic hair band, I haven't been wearing one in a while because I was giving my hair a break from them, but after I put one again I figured that elastic is the best way to go if I want any kind of hold. This is what it looks like when I wear an elastic hair band instead of a tied scarf
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My plan is to use the elastic as normal, and then cover the elastic and the slicked down hair with the netting and rope (with elastic attached to that to keep it nice and snug) and separate hair clips that'll clip on to the sides.
Also thanks everyone! It's appreciated. :)
This whole thread is adorable. :) Love your drawing and your ideas.
Okay, so I cut into the rope today, do I need to burn the edges to keep them from unraveling? I'll be cutting everything else tomorrow, going to go buy a bit of elastic to attach to it. Also, where does everyone get their greenery? I looked on ebay but I've only found these horrible neon green colored aquarium plants.
Look on aliexpress for plants, they'll be cheap and have a lot options. It'll just take a month to get in.
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I get mine from craft stores. They usually come in bunches or long garlands.
I just made a trailing plant that hangs from a basket today. It has a lot of greenery in it that looks like seaweed. Hobby Lobby is having a 50% off greenery and floral stems sale right now.
You're using silk plants right Enora and Seraphina? Will silk flowers fade with lots of chlorine/water contact?
Good thing about silk plants and flowers. They take fabric dye amazingly. :) some have the waxy coat that might interfere but I heard using rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover will help to get rid of that. Hope that helps and great idea with the elastic. I would use the same except they never stay in my hair even with clips so I have to go the toothed headband route
I don't think the ones I use are silk. They look like plastic covered wire for the most part. I don't know about chlorine but regular water shouldn't hurt that. I imagine silk flowers would fade if you don't seal them with something, though.
mine are plastic
I stopped being lazy and decided to start on it finally, but I have a problem. How do I connect the rope and the netting? Maybe I should cut a thin strip of felt and glue it to the bottom of the rope and then glue the netting to that?
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would be best i think to hand sew. lock off each stitch and cover knot in e6000. dont sew continously.. do each segment seperate.. Does that make sense?Quote:
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Like make a knot, skip an area, make another knot, skip, etc?
hmmm, the general consensus is that greenery should be somewhat plastic? I'm trying to figure out if I can include yellow and white flowers in my hair clip. Maybe I can find some yellow plastic aquarium plants... (I have found purple and blue though)
I think the felt and the sewing ideas would both work.
There are tons of brightly colored aquarium plants! I'm not sure of you'd find flowers, but probably pretty leaves and anemone looking things. You can always use some sort of sealant on the silk flowers to make them waterproof.
Just gonna say, I'm not much help in hair area, but I do know how hard it can be. I have a friend with hair like yours and I had to help her with it at a convention once. Though, I think your hairpiece would look SUPER cute when you're done. I can't wait to see it. And yes, your art is awesomesauce.
Just have to say... I LOVE your fro.