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Fairy hunter project
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bizzlesnach Nov 2, 2010. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I completed 2 versions of my dead fairies tonight.... I forgot to put the antennae on the little guy on the right! Whoops! The mini skeletons came from a skeleton garland. They are maybe 5 or 6…Continue
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C.D. Fleur replied to freeda's discussion Fairy hunter project"Yes! Have nice little hand-inked labels for each one."
Jasper replied to freeda's discussion Fairy hunter project"I really like the version with the leaves, the decay seems more realistic. Though I don't think it's improbable that a fairy hunter would find a way to preserve the wings of their specimens - that is the magical appeal of the fae,…"
Capt. Greg Horvath left a comment for freeda"Welcome to the Empire and The Coalition. I hope you enjoy your stay and I do hope you get a chance to visit ArtPrize this year and support our fellow Coalition members."
GothFae replied to freeda's discussion Fairy hunter project"Love your faerie skeletans!
At Faeriecon in Baltimore last year a gentleman on the Steampunk panel had a special fairy cage and a wrist mounted faerie catching device. It was most intriguing."
C.D. Fleur replied to freeda's discussion Fairy hunter project"A helmet cage! What a great idea! You know, a little mp3 player and speaker, with squeaky "let me out!!!" voices would be great with that. Low volume, so people would have to listen to hear them.
Yes, there are many species of pesky…"
freeda replied to freeda's discussion Fairy hunter project"Thanks!! Conceptually I like the skeletonized leaves better but from a tactile perspective I think the feathers "work" better. Ah well, two different species of fairies, perhaps?!
Next projects: Catch bag (inspired by Jack) and pith…"
G.A. Jack Hammerquist replied to freeda's discussion Fairy hunter project"very Cute you are off to a good start Freeda"
freeda left a comment for C.D. Fleur"They are germy little buggers! Check out the dead fairies I posted in the Maker forum!"
freeda posted a discussionFairy hunter project
I completed 2 versions of my dead fairies tonight.... I forgot to put the antennae on the little guy on the right! Whoops! The mini skeletons came from a skeleton garland. They are maybe 5 or 6 inches tall? Those butterfly wings are made of feathers. The leaves are "skeletonized" leaves. Some spray paint, scissors, and epoxy and voila! I also affixed clips to the backs so I can attach them to my outfit or whatever in the future. See More
C.D. Fleur left a comment for freeda"I do believe in fairies. I do! I do!
I also believe in swatting the little pests! They spread disease, you know!"
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- At 6:23am on September 26, 2010, Capt. Greg Horvath said…
- Welcome to the Empire and The Coalition. I hope you enjoy your stay and I do hope you get a chance to visit ArtPrize this year and support our fellow Coalition members.
- At 12:37pm on September 22, 2010, C.D. Fleur said…
- I do believe in fairies. I do! I do!
I also believe in swatting the little pests! They spread disease, you know!
- At 7:32am on September 21, 2010,
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