How to brighten white clothing
Want to make white shirts whiter? Dump ¼ cup of baking soda in a wash in addition to your detergent. Also, use one of the best brighteners around: the sun. In a sunny day, go hang your white clothing. Insight…
Want to make white shirts whiter? Dump ¼ cup of baking soda in a wash in addition to your detergent. Also, use one of the best brighteners around: the sun. In a sunny day, go hang your white clothing. Insight…

Bigger version here References: Polymer Clay Primer and Tips Original Pendant Design: © NintendoLayout Style: © Microsoft

Media: Polymer clay, acrylic paint, polyurathane varathane for finishing Details: This pendant went through 4 full iterations as I learned to make the unusual shape, bake it such that it kept its shape, keep the contours smooth throughout the process,…

Get that perfect pokeball shape for any occasion, whether it’s on hats of the main protagonists of Pokemon Black/White or other Pokemon series, or you want the symbol on t-shirts, purses, etc. This stencil & tutorial lets you get a close-to-perfect outline…

Pokemon Black & White, from Touko’s costume here, with references Media: Knitting Patterns used: My tutorial for you here (and on DeviantArt) Results: These were generally fast to make, fast enough to make 2 sets. The topmost pair was the first iteration,…
I was delighted to see a new news article on DeviantArt that was relevant to my interests, shown here about how cosplay can translate into identities, virtual or otherwise. The author poses questions for cosplayers, and I figured to answer it here.…

I got asked by one of my lovely friends on tips on how to get started on cosplaying. Since comments on DeviantArt and notes on Tumblr aren’t searchable yet, and I have lost lots of good conversations; so, I figured…

Using embroidery floss for doll hair gives your plushie a very natural, realistic feel to it. This is especially great if you can combine colors. Here’s a tutorial on how to use embroidery floss (and yarns) and how to attach…