/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Christmas is coming, I should begin to make brooches but I'm too lazy.

>>10020890
I'm going to be soon teaching a resin class at a local coffee/craft that I semi-work at. It's going to be a charity event for a local animal shelter, so I've ordered a lot of animal-shaped molds so everyone who comes can pick their own mold and create a cute pin to wear after they are done curing, I'm also bringing glitter and rhinestones galore so they can customize everything when they come back in to get their pieces. I'm hoping quite a few people come, wish me luck gulls.

>>10020890
Sorry, I meant to reply to OP

Does anyone have a tutorial for a canotier? I tried to make one myself and it turned out ugly...

>>10021167

How was it ugly? I used to make them quite a bit for conventions and the main thing was getting the ruffles equally spaced out. I kept a personal few for my own collection and I quite like them.

http://fuwa-fuwa-fashion.blogspot.com/2017/08/diy-lolita-fashion-round-headdress.html is a pretty good tutorial from a glance.I think the key is a strong base and a good eye for what is a good 'bouquet' of flowers.

>>10021174
It was just way too bulky. It looks a little like a tumor with how it sticks out of my head. Thanks for the link though! I'll check it out

>>10021155
I wish there was that kind of classes where I live, I would have come and supported you. I'm more of an artist than a crafter and these threads are nice inspiration, but I'm too lazy to work on a new skill over practicing drawing.
Good luck to you gull, resin crafting seems fun and I hope it's a success!

>>10021155
Good luck anon! that sounds super fun!

anyone else in the resin scene sick of the entitlement of newbie crafters? I'm so over seeing kids whinge and throw tantrums because someone who did something mildly unique won't share their technique/material source (especially if they're a shop - its not unreasonable to try and keep the one thing that differentiates you from the thousands of other resin shops using the same molds somewhat a secret).

>>10021357
I have a girl who regularly tries to harass me. She'll even ask on different profiles and when I click I see her main account linked in the bio. Like what the fuck

To clarify I dont super mind if people ask. But dont throw a fit because I wont spoonfeed you

>>10021372
yeah, I don't mind saying 'oh its a pigment/holo foil' or whatever, or that i got something from aliexspress, but I've had people hound me to give them links to every specific detail I added to a piece (molds, pearls, pigment, jewellery findings, additional small charms, even the keychain ffs) and it's like, I don't even know you. I get nothing out of this arrangement except you probably replicating what i've done and becoming competition. But sure, I'm a bitch because I won't give everything (that could be found pretty easily if they bothered to do a cursory google search) to strangers, lol.

I've been trying to find a good way to make simple hair bows and such, nothing too fancy as I'm a beginner. I have cheap scrap fabrics to practice with and I have yet to decide what to do about fraying edges. Maybe I could sew them or find some of that stuff that stops fraying? Considering hot glue bullshitting, which has had mixed results for me before.

Someday I hope to get into resin, I find a lot of nice videos on YouTube that I like a lot.

This channel has a ton of good ideas: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJXV2OYinS6cgt9qHyLqcg

And this isn't resin but it seems so easy I've considered trying it myself: https://youtu.be/9Z8GXeL1GBk

If anybody has any tutorials, pictures or otherwise, that'd be lovely. I myself would like to see more examples of bows, maybe with lace or layers.

>>10021476
You’re looking for Fray Check right

>>10021476

Just a quick fyi, a lot of the taobao shops that produce tutorials like the pic you posted make it a point to use materials that won't fray for their "fabric". That's why they don't bother showing anything about the edges.

The ribbon ends you can seal with candle flame, a hot knife, a spot of fray check/nail polish/lacquer/waterproof glue, or fold it back and sew it.

>>10021476

The fabrics the shops use have fray check and they're made of fake suede/polyester materials that have essentially been seared during production. That's why they don't fray.

If you're interested I think I might be able to pull a few shops with this fabric. Personally I like it a lot, it produces a cuter, more defined edge than lace that you can actually layer lace on top of.

Honestly I really love Caramel Ribbon's designs so much, she really inspires me to do a lot more with my resin creations. I also really love the little heart gems she puts in the middle of most of her items, I want to purchase them but I can only find them on miniaturesweets, but you can only get 1 of them for $1, which seems a bit much for one gem, does anyone know if taobao/aliexpress sells something similar in bulk for less?

>>10021695
I like caramel ribbon's stuff too anon!
i've bought a couple off aliexspress - this one is more plain (no gold setting), but I prefer that for my stuff.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Factory-direct-sale-7-sizes-Sew-on-emerald-color-Heart-shape-glass-crystal-rhinestone-beads-with/32704864391.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dBQomcU

fwiw literally everything on miniaturesweet can be bought for cheaper (except some molds, I guess) in greater quantities on aliexspress. I do buy from them sometimes when I want guaranteed shipping and a bunch of stuff in one go, though.

>>10021357
Just saw someone I followed have a meltdown because she posted a charm sale 2hours ago and not all her pieces sold immediately. Some people really have such unrealistic expectations about how well their generic shit should sell.
I followed her because she has some cute stuff, but recently all she's been doing is whinging about people not paying her rent for her and creepy ddlg shit, so it's more for the entertainment factor now

I'm looking for a trim as close as possible to this one from Moitie's Long Cross OP in black... Does anyone know where I might find one? I'm searching AliExpress, Ebay, and Taobao at the moment but I haven't found the right thing yet.

>>10021733
I know who you are talking about. Give it atleast 24 hours before you start complaining. “Makes a pole” “one hour later” “why didn’t anyone vote?”

>>10022009
Just a little more detail: It's a fairly standard cluny lace, with some metallic threads in it. It looks a lot like pic related except in black. I'm starting to consider buying this and dyeing it but would rather find something that's already in the right colours.

Does anybody have a pretty good, reliable guide to getting started with resin crafts/jewelry?

>>10022018
maybe you could get some metallic thread and sew it onto the lace of your choice? It would be time consuming and i don't know how it would turn out, but it might be worth a shot.

simple but cute ribbon tutorial.

>>10022015
Her stuff is super generic as well.... like yeah, some resin artists do sell out in minutes or even seconds but that's because they're doing something interesting/unique? lol

>>10022022
youtube is your best friend - there are TONS of 'basic resin' videos. I'll have a dig and see if I can find any text/image ones, though.

>>10022009
I found this https://www.habico.co.uk/online-store/lace-and-trimmings/lace/cotton-lace/hcl464-12mm-metallic-cotton-lace-black-25mt-cards.hcl464black but it doesn't seem to let me add it to cart...

Does anyone know if you can glaze non-uv resin with uv resin?

>>10025546
>>10025546
Yes I do this all the time. I use epoxy + UV.

I do epoxy mostly for molds and large items. And then use UV for finishing items (doming) and to connect resin pieces together, sort of like glue

>>10025555
thank you! that makes sense, I was worried about making a totally dust free vacuum area if I had to glaze with epoxy, lol

>>10025633
Oh you need a dust cover then. Daiso has these document holder things... pic related but they carry a thicker one. You can set up your stuff inside and when you're done close the top to keep dust and stuff out. They're great , I have like 5 or 6 now. It's also helpful because you can move them around easily and tuck them away so you can continue working in your work space while the resin cures

>>10025660
Nayrt, but wow, these look so useful. Thanks!

Does anyone know how to stop UV resin wrinkling/shrinking...? For some reason it keeps happening regardless of mold, I can't work out of it's too humid (doubtful) or i'm not curing long enough/too long or what.

Hi gulls, I'm not sure if I will get an answer or not but I was curious how any of you make your bracelets. I've seen a lot of people use the gold and pearl rosary chains, which I really like, however I wasn't sure if it was worth it to just buy the rosary chain and add charms to it, or if I should just make my own chain. If anyone does these, what do you do?

>>10028125
I make them myself but for two reasons:
1. You can customize the beads however you want
2. I've graduated from using random aliexpress metal to actual fine metals. So this way you have control over what metals are used.

It's not that difficult and I kind of find beading relaxing.

Has anyone ever thought of making scented resin pieces? I made some cute chocolate rings and I was wondering if adding some kind of chocolate fragrance oil would after the resin cures would do anything to it, obviously it wouldn't be a permanent smell but I thought it'd be a nice touch for customers who buy my stuff. If no one knows much I may try it myself and come back with results

>>10028552
Don't do it. I wouldn't buy anything scented no matter how cute it would be.

>>10028552
i'd only add it as an option, not as a default.

>>10028552
Sweetdollyhouse on etsys pieces are scented (or at least some of them). theyre not resin though they appear to be clay, and they arent marketed to be scented but it's pretty cute

>>10028552
The resin wont cure properly you idiot

>>10028958
she said adding it "after the resin cures", idiot

>>10028982
... so the oil would sit on top and rub off on my clothes? no thanks, sounds retarded

>>10029170
Maybe if there were a few clay accents glued to the resin, and that could provide the scent?

>>10029497
That still sounds like the potential for disaster for something most people don't even want in the first place. I don't want my jewelry smelling like nasty artificial strawberries. I agree with >>10028715.

>>10028552
imo just scent your packaging or something if it's not going to be permanent.... there are a lot of people who have sensitivities to that kind of thing

Does anyone know of a quality whip decoden phone case maker that actually has customs open? I have a galaxy note 8 but every shop I find that has a fitting case isn't really what I'm looking for and most people seem to be full up on customs

Does someone know if I can find this glitter transparent adhesive in ali? I found it on Amazon but it doesnt ship to my country. I just want to make cute stickers

>>10029710
Or if you are here and you make cases, I'll pay you upfront!

No idea where to ask this but I got some jeans at a resell shop for a good price. They fit me perfectly, I love the cut and where the waist line falls. BUT they have these stupid tacky rhinestones all over the ass. I bought them regardless and I'm wondering if its possible for me to completly replace the back pockets with some corduroy or something. I know next to nothing about working with denim but I'm willing to take them to someone and pay for it. Is this even doable?

I hate when i have to pass up on a nice piece bc its has stupid superfluous bullshit on it and I want to start doing something about it.

>>10030624
You need to get a seam ripper and carefully remove the stitching holding the pocket to the jeans, then remove the studs using this method: https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/remove-two-part-stud-buttons-denim-4078426

You can then use the old pockets to make a template for new pockets, but your sewing machine may not cope with the thickness of the denim and corduroy together. At the very least you’ll need a specific jeans/denim needle that won’t break under all the layers.

>>10030635
thank you so much

>>10028125
I make my own. I use the "Vintaj OneStep Loop Plier" and it's made my workflow a lot faster than just using regular pliers. There are also other loop maker tools out there.

>>10028132
Can I ask where you get your fine metals? Do you purchase them online? I got a few packs of eye pins in a trip to japan last year that are pretty nice, but the ones I find at the store (hobby lobby/michaels/joanns) here in the US are brittle and break easily.

>>10030828
NART but I get fine metal wire from riogrande.com Im not sure if they sell eye pins tho, I’ve never looked

Is it still possible to make money off resin crafts if you're just starting now? I've been interested in it for a while but it seems like it would be super oversaturated.

>>10030920
not if you're making generic letter hearts or gunk with glitter and stickers thrown in haphazardly, you can still get by by doing something actually interesting imo

Does anyone know an online shop that sells good/decent cotton lace in red?

>>10030920
help people like me dammit!!
>>10029710
>>10030494
I'm looking for a whip case with nicely made resin deco for a Samsung Galaxy Note 8!

>>10030828
Re: the fine metals

I'm in canada so finding something is a pain in the ass. I dont want to buy a ton from the USA and then get a ton of import fees.

You can find some on etsy but check out the seller and make sure they are reputable. I've heard rio grande is good. I've heard the name firemountian but mixed reviews. And halsteadbead

I havent looked much into them because they're all USA based and again, I'd rather a Canadian based store.

As for terms-
Gold plated is practically meaningless. I wouldnt recommend unless the base metal was something nice like sterling silver
Gold filled is good quality and more affordable than solid gold

What are y'all grabbing off 11.11 sales for craft stuff? is it cool to post haul pics?

> https://www.etsy.com/shop/Deedeegoods
> https://www.etsy.com/shop/CuteMoonbunny
> https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetDollyHouse

These three brands have all done custom cases in the past, but you're going to have to contact them to see if they're open

Does anyone have suggestions for good tutorials on making shaker/snow globe charms, especially if it shows the mold making itself? I want to make some snow globe plug type earrings for my sister in law for Christmas. I’ve made molds and cast resin before but haven’t tackled shakers yet.

>>10028125
I've made necklaces using that method and while my work isn't very neat and it can be quite time consuming, if you get good at making the chain you can make absolutely anything with it and you have complete freedom when you want to make something else. Please consider making your own chain!

>>10031664
I'd love to see a haul pic

>>10022009
I don't know if they have something similar but there's a local store that orders from May Arts Ribbons (US based), I -think- you can order their ribbons online without having to bulk buy.

>>10032109
Thanks but since when does moonbunny do phone cases??

I guess this is the best thread for this. With the holidays happening soon I'm trying to come up with a good gift I could make in a batch for a bunch of friends but all the diy gift liats are all easy mode. I wanted to do something more like those really nice almost realistic gem soaps. Has anyone bere made a really great set of diy gifts before

No sewing thread so I'll ask here: anyone have a simple blouse pattern? I'm looking for something that can be work with underbust jsks and that can suit classic. Most lolita blouse tutorials and patterns are for old school sweet.

>>10033991
Another idea in the same bath category is the prize capsule bath bombs. You can get very creative with the outside design and the scents, and mold it around a small prize capsule with just about anything in it.

>>10034040

>>9998749 check the catalog, anon

hey, for the anon that was looking for caramelribbon-esque heart gems -
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/12PCS-Kawaii-Pink-Heart-Crystal-in-Metal-Bezel-Tray-Stuff-Decoration-for-DIY-Jewelry-Accessories-Sweet/32870384570.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.40904c4dpeLZry

still kind of pricey for what it is, but much better than miniaturesweet's 1pc.

I ordered some recently and they haven't arrived yet, but i've ordered from the same store before and they seem reliable

>>10034848
Omg, you are a savior! I'm ordering these right now

Best place for buying resin and the needed supplies to start casting? preferably not taobao

>>10036649

what kind of resin?
you can usually find epoxy resin at art or craft stores. Sometimes its called Liquid Gloss

>>10036657
We dont have any craft stores here.

Is sophieandtoffee a good place to get things? they seem to have everything i need to start working

>>10036659
sophieandtoffee/miniaturesweet are just aliexspress/taobao resellers but if you dont mind paying the mark up its nice to get everything in one order

>>10036665
how bad is the markup?

>>10036670
usually just like charging $1 for 1pc of something when you can get 20pc of that thing for $4

>>10036671
yikes. guess i'll just get some of my molds thru them and get the resin/cabochons on aliexpress

Looking for recommendations for custom decoden phone case stores, preferably in Europe!

Is the UV resin sold on ali ok to buy? And if not, where would be the best place to buy it? I want to give it a shot but not sure where the best place to buy it is.
Also wondering about the lamp... do you guys just use ones for nails?

>>10037862
Pretty much all uv resin listings on ali sell the exact same uv resin and I've never had an issue with any of them. I'm not sure if miniaturesweet uses the same one and just packages it differently, but it's the same level of quality in my experience, but much cheaper.

You can find smaller lamps than the big ones commonly used for nails, just search for "uv lamp torch" on aliexpress. Mine is pretty small but it works great.

>>10038045
Thanks anon! I'll order some from ali to try it out then!

Anyone else feel like an idiot doing craft sometimes? I couldn't work out how all those insta resin accounts were getting the perfect iridescent effect - i knew they were using foils, but my efforts had air bubbles galore or warped foil, or had the backing resin leak in front of the foil.. I JUST realized I should be pressing the foil into wet resin and allowing it to self level to avoid all that.

>>10038198
Sometimes the obvious is TOO obvious and your brain just skips it because "it has to be harder than that"

>>10030828
Thank you for the advice! I just picked one up and it's making my life a lot easier, although I only picked up a 1.5 mm looper, I'm going to have to order one that makes bigger loops

Sooooo I'm actually really curious about what you guys think on this topic
I see a lot of people who have resin hauls, where they buy pre-made cabochons like stars, sea shells and all sorts of really common resin shapes, then jewelry with it. I was wondering if you guys prefer that method, over making your own cabochons.
I make pour all my own stuff and craft a lot by hand, so I feel like it's almost disingenuous that people just buy pre-made items, hook them onto a bracelet and sell it for a decent markup on Etsy. I obviously don't look down upon it I just question it, I suppose.
Opinions?

>>10039666
I mean, that's what people do with beads? It's pretty unoriginal and kinda boring, though. Not the sort of thing I would buy.

>>10038198
I thought some of them were using nail powders on partially filled moulds too? I've not tried it out though but all those perfect insta accounts make me want to try.

>>10039781
I've done that too, and it works best for darker nail powders, i've yet to get an iridescent effect as colourful/shiny with powder alone.

Hey guys, i am a student, that wants to make electronics. I was thinking of making some custom props or something like that related to electronics?

Have you gals needed any electronics in your outfits? I would like to make some simple electronics (leds, touch sensors, sound effect buttons...) as an order. Any ideas?

>>10039666
Your customers honestly don't give a shit whether you bought premade cabochons or if you painstakingly hand poured every piece. They just want an end product that looks good.

Tutorials for making bows and stuff that dont look too christmassy?

I will never recover from the endless cycle of shitty phone videos, but I did an animal crossing thing.

>>10042519
Anon how did you make these? Like what is the base made of? Really inspiring, I would definitely buy something like this.

>>10042519
oh nice, i remember seeing your little clown buddy

>>10042527
Thanks! Basically it's a resin coated sandwich of sealed films, and some painstakingly labourous glitter placement. If you want one or to commission one tho, my instagram and etsy is DreamCathedral.

>>10042529
Though I recycled some of the bits from my clown buddy, this one was definitely a lot more work.

Where can i get shaker film? I can only find it on sophie and toffee and they're sold out

>>10043119
it's just mylar. look up 'mylar sheet' or something.

>>10028552
There's some (flower) scented resins out there, if that is something you'd like. I don't know how strong the smell is tho.

I won't do this now, what with everyone busy for the holidays, but would anyone be interested in monthly challenges where we come up with a theme and try to create pieces based on it? We could keep the thread alive with little progress pics and talking about our techniques and inspirations for that specific piece.

I don't know about prizes or anything, but maybe the person with the most votes gets to pick the next month's theme?

Seems like a fun idea to start a new year off with. We could do it in January.

>>10043793
I would be interested in this! It would be nice to have something to get critique on that isn't necessarily linked to a personal account as well.

>>10043793
sounds fun. As long as the theme is broad enough to include people who do plushies along with all the other crafts like resin and clay, I'd be down.
I kinda quit cosplaying so I have a ton of fabric and nothing to do with it.

>>10043793
Why not begin with Christmas theme? I bet everyone has something christmasy they have done earlier if they're too busy to make new ones

>>10044283
i'd prefer a winter theme over a pure christmas one, I find most holiday themed stuff really tacky

>>10043985
>>10044026
Yeah! I was definitely thinking of making it cross medium for sure, because I know folks here are into other hobbies besides resin.

>>10044283
I sort of want to do something that might be broad enough for everyone to get their creative engines going, but not so that I might accidentally pick a theme that someone might already have premade things on hand. Maybe using a random generator to come up with 2 ideas to mix together, like birbs + candies, etc.

Plus, I personally get burnt out on christmas real fast.

Because I'm an autist with zero creativity I've taken to making animal noses out of cheap paper clay and milliput
Pls only gentle bulli

>>10045317
I kinda dig it. You should get a nice soft salmon colour for them, and dark brown to do little spots and splotches on some! You gonna attempt whiskers?

>>10045321
I have access to a tonne of miniatures paints so I can do splotches and spots. Honestly the grey ones were the colour scheme test for my tyranid kill team, hence the >neon pink
The first lot won't have whiskers but I'll experiment with painting them on / a bodied resin /wire in later lots

>>10045329
>Tyranids
Oh shit, my dude. I just got an eldar harlequin shadowseer that I wanted to use some fancy nail glitter on.

IA hear with some more resin doming tips because doming is the fucking worst:
cover the other side of your peace with masking/painters tape before you dome to save yourself fucking forever in sanding

>>10045580
What I do is keep an eye on them within an hour or so after pouring, and keep them on a big wax paper sheet. If any leaks over the edges, I just slide the piece away from the spilled bit, and the domed leftovers usually corrects itself.

>>10045580
thank you for your service

Anons, do you have any tutorials you can recommend for making rosettes/brooches? Am thinking of making one to match a specific coord. I realise that's pretty basic, but I haven't done much crafting so any advice on what backing/adhesives to use would be really useful.

Where is the best place to buy bulk UV and epoxy resins? i tried taobao but it's a forbidden item

>>10046843
Aliexpress for epoxy and cheap UV.

If you want Padico, Amazon Jp, Etsy or the Padico webshop.

>>10046942
how is banggood? i have another canadian friend that orders thru them. (being a leaf is hard)

>>10045317
I think your understanding of sculpting is good. But I just kind of find the idea weird (personal opinion).

I could see furries liking them though..? Or pet owners if you did commissions to make them look like the pets snoot

>>10047077
>Or pet owners if you did commissions to make them look like the pets snoot
At the moment I'm donating the ones I make to something affiliated with a pets rescue group, but the furry angle wasn't something I had actually considered

Stupid question, but is the silicone whip on decoden cases soft? Like is it squishy? How easily do they pick up dust?

>>10021476
a method that works for me is sewing so that theres two layers of fabric, similar to a pillowcase, so that any fraying is invisible.

I miss the plush pattern sharing these threads used to do

>>10048195
tried this one out and messed with it a bit.
If anyone else wants to share patterns that would be cool

It's hideous and not quite finished, but I'm making a silly little pin to throw in with my secret santa present. We both love the same band, so I'm sure she'll get a kick out of it.

I want to order some hama/fuse bead on aliexpress, there is a 72 color mix and 66 colors in diffrent bags and I don't know which one is best. Do any of you bought some there ? Does the colors are good ?

>>10050520
LOL omfg that's adorable anon, bless you

>>10045847
I've also seen these things called 'cockades,' so you might have more luck using that as a search term.

>>10053920
it's coquarde

>>10053905
Do you want to sift through the 72 color one for the right colors, or have them nice and organized?
Also 99% sure they're probably the exactly same thing as you'd get at a normal store. Cheap melty plastic.

I'm completely new to jewelry-making and want to dig in, is there an ali express faq somewhere that I can look at on what to avoid or look out for? What tools I should be considering?

Does anybody else have trouble with this UV resin? Whenever the mix is opaque it never truly hardens, it's more like a flimsy rubber. For clear mixes: when I use a lighter to pop air bubbles they always reappear once its hardened. What am I doing wrong? Everyone else uses it just fine it seems. I know I'm new to this but I've gone through two bottles with no success.

>>10053932
Not so much since the mid-1600s, at least in English

>>10062792
God, I also have issues, but mine is that the pieces are perpetually sticky, no matter how long I cure and how clean/new my molds are

>>10062792
I have the same problem. I've just kind of been working with the UV and final coating it with epoxy. After a lot of tapping, rubbing, and whacking it off my desk, I've concluded that the inside won't shift around or move, so no one will ever know.

Is there any real reason to use that aliexpress uv resin? I mean it doesn't seem necessarily cheaper than other resins, if you go by per gram, and it certainly doesn't ship any faster. Is it just really good quality or something?

>>10062792
Thats strange that others have been having problems. I've been okay with it, however this is the first and only UV resin I've used so I don't have any point of reference.

The only trouble I did have with it was mixing those liquid pigments from sophie & toffee, it takes an age to mix it and more drops than when I watch videos.

>>10062849
What do you use to cure it, if I might ask? I wonder if it's just my little UV flashlight that isn't up to par or something.

>>10062792
I haven't had any issues but for the anons that do, do you maybe live in a cold and/or humid area? Apparently that's one of the causes of these issues. Again, haven't had any issues myself and this is just what I found by looking through some forums.

>>10062847
As far as UV resin goes, it's the best deal by far. I get the size in >>10062792 for $6-7 with free shipping. The A/B resin yellows horribly and has the smell of death.

>>10062863
Oh, just saw your reply. You need an actual UV lamp, friend. The kind they have in nail salons will be fine. It shouldn't be more than $10 if you buy one online.

>>10062863

I use a nail lamp. I'm actually allergic to UV (I have to wear sunscreen on my hands from March-October) so the torches are a bit more risky than the lamps for me.

>>10063007

I'm also a Brit so humidity isn't an issue for me in case that was ever a factor

>>10062792
Update. I tried making some coasters with a flat circular mold but they are coming out warped and wavey. Why?

>>10067010
Maybe you're demolding them too early?

>>10067010
I've had the same issue with large hairpin molds. Leaving the item in the mold for a minute after curing with a somewhat heavy object on top seem to fix it.

Working on a couple brooches and a ring! I consider the ring done, but still working on the other two. The back of the rabbithead key has a little loop, so I'm considering dangling something from it, but not sure what. I definitely plan to dangle something from the crown of the other brooch. I have some red crystal beads, but also smaller cross charms, glass mushroom beads, and bronze mushroom charms. Also little faux lingon berries?

>>10069282
very cute anon!

>>10069282
That middle one is a Suppurate System rip-off. Do better.

>>10069438
I mean, all of them are because SS is my main inspo.