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glittersweet [5586193] [2007-09-19 09:50:42 +0000 UTC] "frock chick" (New Zealand)

# Statistics

Favourites: 167; Deviations: 190; Watchers: 387

Watching: 93; Pageviews: 55420; Comments Made: 864; Friends: 93

# Interests

Favorite visual artist: Waterhouse, Moroni, Duerer, Bruyn, Sofonisba Anguissola, Bruegel
Favorite movies: Alien, Batman Returns, Batman Begins, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Green Mile, Dangerous Liasons
Favorite bands / musical artists: Queen
Favorite writers: Campion, Shakespeare, Saki, PTerry
Tools of the Trade: Everything from fine beading needles to industrial overlocker to heat gun.
Other Interests: Everything, a student of the universe.

# About me

Autodidact in the genre of costuming, but BSc (Biochemistry) and Dip. Perf. Art (actress) to boot so I will geek at you from all angles.

"If we are anything we must be a democracy of the intellect. We must not perish by the distance between people and government, between people and power.... And that distance can only be conflated, can only be closed if knowledge sits in the homes and heads of people with no ambition to control others, and not up in the isolated seats of power."
J. Bronowski, The Ascent of man.

Current Residence: Kiwiland
Favourite genre of music: theatrical, be it oratorio or opera or musical theatre
Favourite style of art: Mannerism, genre, Art Nouveau, Deco, PRB, Immpressionistic
Personal Quote: You have options

# Comments

Comments: 197

daeien [2020-01-03 08:29:41 +0000 UTC]

Happy Birthday!

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AdrenalineRush1996 [2020-01-02 21:52:08 +0000 UTC]

Happy birthday.

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AdrenalineRush1996 [2019-01-02 10:30:48 +0000 UTC]

Happy birthday.

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daeien [2019-01-02 07:37:01 +0000 UTC]

Happy Birthday!Β Β Β Β Β 

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AdrenalineRush1996 [2018-01-02 05:14:21 +0000 UTC]

Happy birthday.

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daeien [2018-01-02 04:41:11 +0000 UTC]

Happy Birthday!Β Β Β Β Β 

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daeien [2017-01-01 23:06:13 +0000 UTC]

Happy Birthday!Β Β Β Β Β 

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lil-annie [2016-11-30 08:33:00 +0000 UTC]

i saw your draenei horns onΒ therpf, they look so amazing D: nicely done!Β 

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glittersweet In reply to lil-annie [2016-12-05 05:02:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you I've stalled on actually casting them as I am running out of latex But it'll be easy to cast in a few weeks

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lil-annie In reply to glittersweet [2016-12-05 09:27:02 +0000 UTC]

will you be uploading the end result here as well? if so i'm looking forward to it

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Shu-Maat [2016-01-19 12:38:38 +0000 UTC]

Wow!! I admire you so much for your talent and dedication, and for all the costumes you've created with great taste and attention to every detail. I'm definitely watching you! And good luck with your creations for this new year!

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Schlangenschatten [2016-01-02 18:57:48 +0000 UTC]

Happy Birthday!
Have a wonderful and lucky day!

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glittersweet In reply to Schlangenschatten [2016-01-06 07:46:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you It was a lovely day having High Tea with friends

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Schlangenschatten In reply to glittersweet [2016-01-06 16:30:26 +0000 UTC]

Sounds great. ^^

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daeien [2016-01-01 20:38:34 +0000 UTC]

Happy Birthday!Β Β Β Β Β 

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glittersweet In reply to daeien [2016-01-06 07:46:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you I got to play fancy tea dress ups

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daeien In reply to glittersweet [2016-01-06 17:11:00 +0000 UTC]

Oooh! That sounds like fun! ^_^

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daeien [2015-01-02 20:28:00 +0000 UTC]

Happy Birthday!

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glittersweet In reply to daeien [2015-01-03 03:11:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Spent it... crafting, how could anyone guess!

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daeien In reply to glittersweet [2015-01-04 04:49:56 +0000 UTC]

Sounds nice ^_^

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Ovid2345 [2014-06-14 15:03:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful collection of period costumes and cosplay. It is quite a diverse and attractive selection.

Your DA nickname is quite clever and charming too.

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glittersweet In reply to Ovid2345 [2014-07-09 07:44:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you My website used to also have the same name however a few years back a business started using the term and since then my online profile dropped, a lot so I had to change. It's a pity as I had the domain since 2003 and built up a good level of interaction based on it.

And yes, pretty varied, costume is my art form so I don't limit myself. I love using techniques that were used for each era or style and having to change my mindset for each project :0

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Fuchs132 [2014-02-28 19:58:05 +0000 UTC]

hey, how are you? Many greets

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daeien [2014-01-02 19:26:47 +0000 UTC]

Happy Birthday!

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glittersweet In reply to daeien [2014-01-12 07:36:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you ! I didn't spot this until now, not sure how with all the balloons and all XD Caaaaaake. mmmmmm...Β 

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daeien In reply to glittersweet [2014-01-12 22:43:12 +0000 UTC]

^_^

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BadLukArt [2013-11-23 14:22:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for joining the group ArtofLeateher. We are happy to have you on board. Feel free to contribute.Β 

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tatjna [2013-10-16 23:54:05 +0000 UTC]

Hey,

I found you through a circuitous route trying to find other NZ costumers.Β  And your work is awesome so I have to watch...

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glittersweet In reply to tatjna [2013-10-26 17:48:52 +0000 UTC]

Hello! Thank you I've sadly been neglecting dA for a while. Nice to meet a fellow kiwi costumer

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tatjna In reply to glittersweet [2013-10-28 06:01:34 +0000 UTC]

Represent!

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Zaigwast [2013-04-02 10:37:04 +0000 UTC]

Join us ! .... monthly art promotion awaits those with great art !
If you do so, please submit to the correct category

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SmoothButtCheeks [2013-04-01 03:58:28 +0000 UTC]

Hello! I'm cosplaying as Liara T'soni this Anime North, I'm close to being done my headpiece and I've got a sewing pattern for my jacket set to go. Your cosplay turned out amazing! I was really hoping you could tell me the material you used to make your jacket and where you bought it, it looks perfect! Also if you have any tips I'd appreciate the advice thanks!

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glittersweet In reply to SmoothButtCheeks [2013-04-02 06:44:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Sadly the fabric I have is no longer available but was a high quality lycra with a thick PVC coating. Very sturdy but a one off as I bought just enough and about a month after doing so some kids decided arson was fun and set fire to the shop. I keep looking out for it. But it's hard to find a source- you can tell by the selvage what quality the base is.
That said I have heard good things about Spandexhouse and I think they have a 4 way stretch matte white PVC. I love MJ Trends for their stretch PVC (You can actually do the splits in their stuff- I used it for my Catwoman and Witchblade costumes as well as Mara Jade (I haven't put her up here yet have I? oops) and the fabric feels thin but is very strong. You may need to adjust a pattern if you have made it for very stretchy fabric. It does stretch more over time as well with body heat. I can't recommend them enough

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SmoothButtCheeks In reply to glittersweet [2013-04-10 05:37:24 +0000 UTC]

That's too bad about the fabric shop, but thanks so much! you were a big help!

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skiesofchaos [2013-03-16 05:12:15 +0000 UTC]

Waves and fixes an over sight by adding you to my watch list.

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glittersweet In reply to skiesofchaos [2013-03-19 02:04:53 +0000 UTC]

It's you! Well done on tracking me down XD thank you, hunts for add button....

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skiesofchaos In reply to glittersweet [2013-03-19 04:07:15 +0000 UTC]

I just followed the bits of molding gel, smears of paint, odd prints on walls and ceiling and here you were.

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glittersweet In reply to skiesofchaos [2013-03-23 10:49:42 +0000 UTC]

lol! Sounds about right

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Ienkoron [2013-01-03 08:03:55 +0000 UTC]

Happy Birthday I hope it was a splendid and gorgeous day

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glittersweet In reply to Ienkoron [2013-01-16 22:15:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you It was close to the height of our heat wave so yes

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Ienkoron In reply to glittersweet [2013-01-16 22:18:26 +0000 UTC]

Yeah it's hot down this way innit? we're looking at 40 here today...

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glittersweet In reply to Ienkoron [2013-02-11 09:41:10 +0000 UTC]

Luckily in NZ we tend not to get into the epic ridiculous temps... but Auckland is notoriously wet and it is not at the moment.

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Ienkoron In reply to glittersweet [2013-02-11 11:14:15 +0000 UTC]

Lucky, wet and cool far better than Hot and muggy

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daeien [2013-01-03 02:12:13 +0000 UTC]

Happy Birthday!

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glittersweet In reply to daeien [2013-01-16 22:15:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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daeien In reply to glittersweet [2013-01-16 22:15:43 +0000 UTC]

^_^

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sleepyhamsteri [2012-10-23 20:05:10 +0000 UTC]

Hi! After checking out your amazing gallery I would humbly ask to join your horde of watchers if that is all right with you.

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glittersweet In reply to sleepyhamsteri [2012-10-27 21:22:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Of course you can follow I like that dA is totally open or I wouldn't share here

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Nefthys [2012-09-10 18:14:11 +0000 UTC]

Hi Glitter!

Just wanted to say it was awesome meeting you in person at CVI in Orlando. Your Shae Visla looked amazing! I was only able to grab one quick picture of you before the battery on my camera died. Finally have been able to upload my CVI pictures this week.

You!
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I'm Callipso Liir on the Mando Mercs forums and Nefthys on the Flagship Eclipse forums if you ever want to chat. I would also love to pick your brain about your Asari costume as I am going to be starting one soon.

Cheers,
Nef

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glittersweet In reply to Nefthys [2012-09-13 09:49:21 +0000 UTC]

Hey you! I saw a piccie of you in the parade at D*C but I never got a chance to stop by the mercs table (until Monday when I did a RL table shift). Pick away I am going to see how many more casts I can get from my molds before there is no detail left- my Liara headpiece is actually a reject as it was too thick to allow a good stretch over the forehead I am debating between making a new mold or sculpting another headpiece entirely

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