A compilation of stuff I know about drawing Asian faces and Asian culture! I feel like many “How-To-Draw” tutorials often default to European faces and are not really helpful when drawing people of other races. So I thought I’d put this together in case anyone is interested! Feel free to share this guide and shoot me questions if you have any! I’m by no means an expert, I just know a few things from drawing experience and from my own cultural background. 

@cynicaldictator some more art tips for ya.

Can't believe half the year's flown by already, but I am still writing tutorials, a big personal goal for this year!

This tutorial is focused on miniature room dividers... specifically of two varieties (there are so many... I could have written a book honestly): the solid paneled type (which I painted), and the kind of see-through woven string type. They're very different vibes, but I love them both :)

I also show steps on creating your own miniature hinges, which is how this all started because I was not happy with the existing mini hinges on the market (the metal they're made from is always a little too thick :/).

ANYWAY, you can check out the tutorial here, happy crafting peeps.

Disability aid tutorials

PrettySick Supply hosts a collection of links to tutorials on how to make/modify certain disability aids. Most of these tutorials were created by disabled creators.

Some examples of available tutorials are how to make stimtoys, finger splints, weighted blankets, clothing adaptations, ostomy covers, face masks, and modifications for wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches.

These tutorials are available for free.

Do you know of any good resources on making/modding your own disability aids? Feel free to include them in your reblogs.

It’s finally finished! I started making Star’s wand about 2 months ago and it’s finally completed! I’m so glad with how it turned out, and you can find the link to the tutorial I used right below. But just a warning, it is in spanish, but it’s easy to follow along, obviously, since I know almost no Spanish what so ever, and I still made it. I’m glad I did! My brother is going to be so hyped about this!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=LLvA1PtkfhWd01iU30vKidvw&v=iscipktWvqc

Being cottagecore in an urban area 01

Guess every one of us would prefer to live in the country. I myself realized how much of a cottage person I was when living in the center of a village. If you live in an urban area too and feel very trapped in, how can you feel cottagecore on a daily basis? Here how:

-The absence of greenery may be the worst…So collect plants in pots.

 In a small living space, you may lack space. Consider suspending pots in that case. 

Balconies can be invested, use window boxes to plant flowers, but also fruits, vegetables, and  aromatic plants. 

Finding fresh flowers every day can be challenging too. Use fabric versions to put in a vase, in that case. 

Fake Ivy dangling on a wall looks stunning too. 

And animals!  Sheep, cows, horses and chicken cannot live in an apartment. But cats, dogs, rabbits, parakeets and fishes can. Seriously, a vast aquarium can have a serenity effect on you. Still on the water topic, have a mini movable fountain if you need  the proximity of running water.

-And then there are sounds of nature. Sure, waking up to the sound of the symphony of jackhammers and horns, or hearing your neighbors doing renovation work was certainly not what you had in mind. Search on YouTube for videos such as “ birds chirping”, “forest and nature sounds ”, “waterfall sounds”, and use them as a ringing alarm clock.

Listen to them while getting breakfast ready, and having it (or even during your other meals). Videos such as “ Cozy country kitchen” can be listened to while having breakfast. 

To find sleep, listen to videos of fire camp, night crickets, summer cottage ambience, and meditate on it before going to bed. If it’s too noisy outside, wear headphones.

-Think by fire, too. Certainly you don’t have a fireplace, but if you can, light candles.

 Also search for fire place videos and let them run on a computer or tablet screen, full size version. 

Think of incense and oil diffusers to have the perfume of lavender, or nature after rain. 

The diffuser will look better if made of wood, looking like pebbles, or the moon.

Ecology:

Certainly, in the country, you would eat locally, and biologic, thanks to the local market, your vegetable garden,  and eggs from your hens… But even in a city, try to get information on selling points of local food. If not, there are still biological shops, or bio sections  from regular shops.

 Try to get your eggs loose (you’ll need a special  box for them) 

and your cereals as well. You’ll need to bring glass jars, and paper bags to contain them. 

Also, use a basket to do shopping, you’ll feel like you’re in a small market.

Also, make compost. You don’t need a huge compost container, keep your perishable trash in an urn with a lid, then fertilize your pots with it.

My ko fi

Being cottagecore in an urban area 02

Part01 

Home make over

Probably you can’t push walls to make more room in your apartment, and transform it into a cozy house.

 But you can certainly choose the furniture and objects in it (or at least in your room). You’ll may wonder where to find the money for that? Possibly, sell your current items in yard sales, second-hand shops, or online (Depop or Vinted).

 You may possess eclectic furniture, inherited from here and there, and used to buy cheap items from Ikea until then?  Time for harmonious stuff. Then, buy your new items second hand (except electric appliance), as you’ll need vintage style to get the cottage look.

 Go to the aforementioned sales and sites, but also to flea markets, charity shops (like the Salvation army, Oxfam, or Emmaus) and auction rooms, to get both vintage and cheap items.

 The cottage look come from vintage items. Think grandmacore: in a cottage, you’ll found wood and ceramic objects and furniture rather than plastic, and old ones. It does not matter if it clashes with the white, brand new walls of your city apartment.  

You can still keep them if you move in a cottage, some day. In fact, if you already are in a cottage, have too the type of furniture I’m going to describe (it’s the same than in my posts about the ideal cottage).

In bedrooms:

We don’t all have apartments of our own (If you are a minor or live in colocation for instance), but at least you have a room, right?

Instead of

IKEA style beds, night stand, desks, closets and office chairs.

Have

Wooden and metallic vintage beds, with quilts on it and mosquito net over it, or even better, with a canopy. 

Try to find a night drawer, a closet and chair (basketwork kind) made before the 70’s.

 Also, use a writing desk (the kind that close with a key). If you have enough room, also have a rocking chair and a dressing table.

Instead of

Electric alarm clock

Have

A mechanical alarm clock. If you can’t bear the ringing, use your cell phone with a chirping bird noise as a ring tone.

Instead of

Desk lamps

Have

Electrified oil lamps, grandma style lamps

Instead of

Neon, spotlights,  ikea style lampshade

Have

Chandelier, oil style lamp, wall lamps, lanterns, grandma style lampshades

Instead of

Posters

Have

Watercolors, canevas, or even posters, but framed.

Instead of

Mirror without frame or with a modern one

Have

A mirror with vintage frame

Instead of

Blind on your window

Have

A fabric curtain ( striped, lace  or flowery, but avoid plain design).

Instead of

Modern door handle

Have

Porcelain or wood doorknob

(Note: the wall ornaments, lamps, and  curtains rules are the same in all rooms, I’ll only state it once there).

My ko fi

DIY menstrual pads

Why:

Menstruation is a big source of waste as a lot of people rely on single-use menstrual products. These products also cost a pretty penny every month. One way to reduce your waste and monthly costs is to use reusable menstrual products such as a cup, period underwear, or washable pads.

Investing in reusable menstrual products can be costly if you're on a small budget, even if it saves you money in the long run. While you may not be able to magic a menstrual cup out of thin air, reusable pads are pretty easy to make out of leftover fabric.

How:

This reusable cloth pads tutorial by Quirine Franken shows you how to sew your own pads. Sustainably Vegan also has a YouTube tutorial on hand-sewing menstrual pads if you're more of a visual learner.

Notes:

Remember: your health is more important than reducing your waste output. If you're uncomfortable with using washable pads, don't have access to the necessary facilities to wash these pads, or have any medical reasons not to use them, that's totally okay.

If you prefer wearing boxershorts and struggle with keeping winged menstrual pads in place, note that you can adapt masculine underwear to be more compatible with this type of pad by sewing an extra strip of fabric across the crotch (similar to Pyramid Seven underwear). Hook the wings around this fabric strip instead of the bottom of your underwear. This will also make the pad less visible from the outside as the wings sit inside of your underwear.

Follow @productive-tips for more tips and content like this posted daily! Handpicked and curated with love :)

Follow @productive-tips for more tips and content like this posted daily! Handpicked and curated with love :)

Steven Universe Donuts

Yields 8-10

The things you’ll need

Ingredients

Filling

Decoration

Equipment

Let’s get started!

Alright team, since guitar drawing is apparently a universal struggle across the COCO-verse, here’s a tutorial on what I’ve learned about guitars this evening. 

Enjoy, and may your musical fanarts flourish confidently!

Making a Custom Pattern

Tutorial by:  Jenna Sauers Tutorial Link: http://jezebel.com/5916905/how-to-turn-your-dress-idea-into-reality-by-making-your-very-own-custom-pattern

Trans Guys | Bind Kinder 

The use of ace bandages for binding is not only extremely uncomfortable, its dangerous.  Ace bandages contract around the ribcage, not allowing your ribcage to expand as you breathe, furthermore, putting you at risk for deformed ribs from prolonged use, as well as broken rib bones.  Always use a binder, which is specifically designed for binding and shaping the chest.  Can’t afford a binder? contact Aydian Dowling at [email protected] and get a binder for nothing more than the cost of shipping. 

for my brothers in need

Things I wish I’d known in high school. Guys seriously the ace bandages can do some serious damage, don’t do it. Huge thanks to whoever is at that email taking care of folks so kindly.

Boosting for this wonderful person’s email.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE spread this information and STOP DRAWING FANART/CREATING MEDIA THAT PORTRAYS USE OF ACE BANDAGES because not all trans people know this and will attempt to bind in dangerous ways if not given alternative methods!!

I saw this step-by step tutorial of how to Gird Your Loins and it needed to be readjusted. 

For in case of a prom night gone wrong and you need to Xenify your prom dress fast.