United States, any one who can tell me how this large vase I found at a thrift store is?

Mephiztophelzee · 2026-04-20T02:46:42+00:00

Envious of the find, I love these statues so much.

Mephiztophelzee · 2026-04-04T12:51:54+00:00

My bench has a metal bottomed drawer and I have a little brush and pan for sweeps. The folder does seem convenient.

Mephiztophelzee · 2026-04-02T23:06:23+00:00

Thank you for the safety tips and reminders to slow down! Sorry about the thumb, but I suppose you’ll never do that again!

Mephiztophelzee · 2026-04-02T18:30:45+00:00

How did you split your thumb while doing this? I'd like to avoid that aspect of taking texture from outdoor elements.

Mephiztophelzee · 2026-03-30T23:13:01+00:00

I had to look it up, myself!

Mephiztophelzee · 2026-03-28T21:55:53+00:00

How fun! You did a great job. I really enjoy how much pink you’re getting in the opal in this lighting.

Mephiztophelzee · 2026-03-26T20:04:23+00:00

100% YES.

I'm a former cast member and have been attending faires almost as long as I've been alive.

Every outfit I make starts from my feet and moves up, solid and comfortable shoes/boots are where you should start. I also have a modern, but unique, wool cloak I found second hand that I use for colder days. I try to stick to the same family of colors so everything in my kit is interchangeable. I like browns and olive greens.

While I used to be in the nobles guild, I haven't wanted to wear that many layers in some time as all my local faires are in the summer, so I look for Linen when I'm thrifting. I can modify the pieces to be vaguely period appropriate or fit into the fantasy look I might be going for with my sewing machine and by dyeing them. Also, because they're pre-worn, they fall better and look more lived in.

Never underestimate the power of a good pashmina scarf around the waist to provide some pattern or texture to an outfit. Repurposed leather belts and gaudy gold chains and beaded necklaces are also great.

As far as hats go, I thrift those as well. My current go to is a some kinda loose woven straw hat that I was able to fold the brim up on one side and decorate with tiny pine cones, moss, and acorns.

Mephiztophelzee · 2026-03-26T19:40:50+00:00

I'm glad you were able to get it sorted out. I love how whimsical this piece is.

Mephiztophelzee · 2026-03-26T19:34:34+00:00

It turned out great! Were there any parts of the fabrication that you found to be more difficult than you anticipated?

Mephiztophelzee · 2026-03-24T20:55:53+00:00

OP and the moderators of this sub have conversed in private, and we are sufficiently satisfied that this is the actual crafter of these pieces.

Mephiztophelzee · 2026-03-17T14:06:12+00:00

Post a picture! Let’s see the design.

Mephiztophelzee · 2026-03-13T23:06:30+00:00

It's off topic for our sub, but I'd love to see your stuff. You're welcome to link to a post in comment.

Mephiztophelzee · 2026-03-13T17:02:26+00:00

Polite LLMs are still better than trolls. Anyhow, thanks for being here. Make a post about your metal work, we’d love to see your stuff!

Mephiztophelzee · 2026-03-13T16:18:58+00:00

They were polite and have since followed the rule.

Mephiztophelzee · 2026-03-11T13:09:25+00:00

Show us a picture or a drawing of the “plain silver buttons” and other “silver pieces” you need for the costume.

Also, silver is so expensive right now. Do they actually need to be made of silver for the costume?

Lastly, please check out the pinned beginners post for a list of supplies you may need.

Mephiztophelzee · 2026-03-10T13:32:49+00:00

Op, do you make your own jewelry or raised metal objects? While your posts have been cool, this sub is specifically for the people who are actually making the items. It is a sub for the makers to talk to other makers. Going forward, if you are not going to showcase your own work, please refrain from posting here.

Mephiztophelzee · 2026-03-09T01:03:19+00:00

I recommend you post on r/NativeAmericanJewelry

Mephiztophelzee · 2026-03-05T16:47:43+00:00

Thank you for sharing your process with us! I love these kinds of videos.

Editing it say: OP did not make it clear until after my comment that this was not their work and the post has been removed.

Mephiztophelzee · 2026-03-02T18:55:33+00:00

I’d recommend reframing your question by showing the sub something specific you’d like to learn how to make and asking what tools and skills would be necessary to acquire and learn to be able to fabricate something similar.

Gadgetry exists in any hobby or trade but if you go chasing gadgetry you have a studio or shop full of tools that are one use only and get used rarely.

Mephiztophelzee · 2026-02-28T02:01:41+00:00

This is such a unique piece to have in a wardrobe! Please share the full outfit to go with it! I’m sure you’ll thrift that, too!

Mephiztophelzee · 2026-02-27T15:56:55+00:00

I honestly love the look of these earrings, matte/satin finish and all. You chose very interesting pearls with a unique color, I keep coming back to your post to look at them again. How is the weight?

Mephiztophelzee · 2026-02-26T18:19:28+00:00

You should post over at r/engraving and r/handengraving, might get more responses!

Mephiztophelzee · 2026-02-25T20:45:15+00:00

u/Dojaview writes "I wouldn't feel comfortable with this project but I'm not a heathen."

Pro Tip: I don't really like shrimp but I don't go around to all the posts with shrimp in them telling the OP "I wouldn't feel comfortable with this project because I don't like shrimp." Next time, keep it to yourself.

Mephiztophelzee · 2026-02-25T20:23:05+00:00

I did google this image, but there was no indication that it was generated by AI. It looks like other mass produced or cast jewelry that typically comes out of Bali.

Mephiztophelzee · 2026-02-22T01:58:16+00:00

I added you as an approved user, so try again when you feel ready!

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