20 10 2011

black cat garters

Here are some crocheted silk garters in black. I had Halloween in mind when I was making these, thinking that it will be great to make a black cat outfit to go with it (a sexy one of course).

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15 10 2011

The Suicidal Girl’s bracelet

So, here are the wrap bracelets inspired by bandage for No.1 The Suicidal Girl, a character from my story “YOU’RE ALL MINE (YOU’RE ALL IN ME). The idea is that she wears it to protect her from harming herself but you don’t have to know this if you are a cheerful person who just likes a nice bracelet. The hand crocheted lace is made of viscose and the ribbon is a cotton and acetate mix. The fastening is hook but no eye. You hook the hook onto any of the lace holes just like you hook the little metal thing to fasten your bandage.(or is it not like that any more?)

This is the original double wrap design.

And this is the more affordable single wrap version.

Above is the double one, below is the single one.
The double one is long enough to wear it as a choker as well.

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29 09 2011

business cards & postcards

Two craft fairs coming soon, I’ve had new business cards and postcards made.
My new business cards, the mimicking of a credit card or an id card is the same as before but most importantly, have my website&blog with my own domain and my business email address! I’m trying to look professional here.

And this is the new postcard.
Front side, the Passive Girl’s dress hung on the wall

Back side, the girl template background with cross-stitched lines, embroidered postage stamp image, and logo.

Of course, these are going to be free for you to take so hope to see you at Renegade Craft Fair and Handmade in Britain Chelsea show!

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01 08 2011

time to be sociable

I’ve made my “Minus Sun” facebook page. The link is right above this post so do have a look and “like” my page if you don’t mind… I will be posting photos, news, and links to any publicity I get. You may have noticed that I’ve also added a “Tweet” button and a “Like” button to my blog posts. Tweet and Like as much as you can and keep me happy.

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27 07 2011

Limited prints

Jewellery pieces, illustration cards, postcards, and these A3 limited prints will continue to be sold at Circus. They will be limited to 10 copies each. They are signed and have handwritten garment descriptions. Stamped with logo and the date at the back of the mount board.
No.0 the Controlling Girl

No.1 the Suicidal Girl

No.2 the Sensuous Girl

No. 3 the Smart Girl

No.4 the Cultured Girl

No. 5 the Self-Conscious Girl

No.6 the Dreamy Girl

No.7 the Amusing Girl

No.8 the Passive Girl

No.9 the Solitary Girl

logo stamp and made-on date stamp

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27 07 2011

more jewellery

At Circus, I’ve been selling rings, bracelets, brooches, and buttons since June but I’ve started doing cuff links and necklaces from this month as well. I will take some hair slides and earrings this week to the shop and see if they’d like it.

I’ve started using glue gun to attach the brooch base. I think it looks nicer.

the necklaces
made of plastic silver beads and silk thread
the two shop ladies at Circus liked it and each of them has one

cuff links
They told me there was someone wanting cuff links so here they are.
I had no idea how they are used but now I know because I learnt it from a youtube video.

hair slides
I’ve made some and been wearing them myself since I don’t see people wearing hair slides and thought they won’t sell. However, a few people mentioned that they would have them so they will go to the shop as well!

earrings
I personally don’t wear them because I think piercing ears is painful and don’t want holes on my ears(or anywhere else) but the fact is, most women have piercings so here they go.

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27 07 2011

cotton shoppers

Here are some photos of the cotton shoppers I’ve made for Circus.

three small shoppers with stitched pockets or corners
all with one of my trapped embroidery resin buttons

the big shopper with a stitched pocket

embroidered on the pocket is the date I’ve made it

it even has a pouch for a mobile phone

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27 07 2011

End of Exhibition

Minus Sun launch exhibition has ended on Sunday.
Thank you very much to everyone who came.
I’ve received lots of positive comments and felt very happy to have my own shop(almost).

customised hangers I’ve made for the exhibit

stitched and stamped paper bags for jewellery items

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29 06 2011

circus range

Prior to my label’s launch at the lovely shop in Brixton, Circus, they are selling my products already! Here are some products which are sold in addition to the hand bound books and illustration cards.

embroidered bracelets

There are three versions.

The inside is embroidered too.

The “ARE YOU OKAY?” bracelet has “I WILL BE FINE.” inside.

trapped embroidery resin buttons

trapped embroidery resin brooches

trapped embroidery resin rings

Sold at Circus, Brixton Village 5th Avenue, Atlantic Road, Brixton, SW9 8PR
The cotton bags are also my work but I’ll take photos next time…

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17 12 2010

christmas card

I’ve made this card for a digital christmas card competition.
It didn’t win but I will put it on my website anyway to say,
“Merry Christmas” to anyone who comes by!
It is basically a collage of my work from my major master project.
I hope you like it.

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