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Published: 2014-11-24 15:10:36 +0000 UTC; Views: 27268; Favourites: 708; Downloads: 0
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Okay, I have no idea if "thread sulpting" is the correct term, but here's how I change "herpyderpy" plushies to "heybaybey" plushies.Plush used in the example is, of course, Kjorn. He's all hand sewn and hand embroidered, as all my tuts focus on hand-work over costly machines.
The main tut book is still progressing, and the first pattern is getting there.Β
Please do not reupload etc etc.
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This was really helpful, thank you for posting it
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I'm glad! You're very welcome!
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That description.Β πΒ
I'll def try to get my plushies outta Herpyderpy Valley and into the exalted Heybaybey Land. This'll be handy to keep in mind, though the title made me think it was gonna be about more than just the face. That said, the face is one of the worst parts to be derpy, so this tut's great!Β
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I have a question for my current WIP. My plushie has kind of a big snout, and even though I cut the head to have an indent between, the snout hangs a little too far away from the rest of his face. Is there a way to give my plushie a sort of face lift so that his snout is a bit closer to his face? Sorry, I realize this is a bit complex Lol. Thanks for an awesome tutorial!
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Hi! I'd love to help, but my brain presently just won't visualise what your describing XD Do you have any pics you could show me? I think I know what you mean, and I have a few suggestions...
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Lol No problem. I wasn't exactly clear with my issue. Anyways, I uploadedΒ a picture Β of his head. What I am trying to do, is bring the bottom half (his snout) up a little so that it doesn't look so far away from his face. I plan to make some definition between his snout and face but not sure how that'll happen yet either. Thanks so much for the help!!Β
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It's called needle sculpting, and you did a fine job explaining β₯
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Thank you!
I guessed it was something along those lines, but that makes me think of needle felting XD
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Ah, that makes sense.
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wauw, first time I hear about this. This will come in handyΒ in the future!
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I am glad! It's a very helpful technque.
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This looked really helpfull. I have to try this with my next plushie.
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This is amazing. Such plush. Much detail. Wow.
^_____^ I shall share this with my Backers o_O
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Thank you! <3
I cannot believe how well your KS is doing this year, not that I should be surprised, really. It's nearly done! It might even be done by now. YOU WIZARD, YOU.
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0___0 stop telling people!
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NEVER THE WORLD NEEDS TO KNOW >:C
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This was really well written! I've seen a lot of tutorials on thread sculpting but I could never get it right. I like your emphasis on subtlety and working the tension slowly rather than pulling too tightly from the beginning. All really solid advice!
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Thank you!
I used to be quite rough with it, but some plushies would end up a bit bog-eyed, and it's really hard to unpick and loosen!
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XD man I hear ya. I only ever attempted once and it was NOT pretty XD and yeah, undoing it was nigh impossible
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Faved it for the lols. 
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"Herpyderpy" to "heybaybey" Just killed me. I can't breathe, oh my god
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I'm sorry! *passes ass glue*
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This is an exceptional tutorial, and if it is -any- indication of what your book is to be like, you should be able to count on a lot of sales. 
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this, and then share it.
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Thank you!
I was a little worried about the clarity of this one, so it's good to hear that its making sense XD
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Not only is it clear, but you've included what most leave out. The "why" of the how.
Knowing why to do a thing makes understanding a thing so much easier.
Plus your tips are geared towards making quality plushies, rather than doing it fast, which is especially appreciated.
Keep it up!
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Yes, quality! I don't see the point - at all - in rushing anything just to make quick tosh. If you're going to make these things for someone, make them slowly and carefully so they can treasure it always!
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Indeed! Or for yourself, for that matter.
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I've read about needle sculpting and have experimented with it myself, but this is an excellent tutorial, so thank you very much! Visual images make it so much clearer and easier to understand. (I can never make much sense of plain text explanations, so it's always nice to see some good pictures for key points.) ^w^
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Thank you!
I always try to take pics. Sometimes I do forget, so I'll have to be so vigilant when doing the main book thing >__>'
I need pics too, though. Text alone can be too messy.
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You're welcome! (And I'm sorry for the super late reply, too!) Pictures are ever so helpful, so I really appreciate that you take the time to get some. :3 And I'm very much looking forward to your plushing book. I wish you lots of luck with it and try not to let it stress you too much! 
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I never understood how to do thread- or needle sculpting, but thanks to your tutorial I think I finally got it. I will try this on one of my next plushies. Thank you so muchΒ Β
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Yay! I'm glad it's understandable, I was a little unsure with this one.
I hope it works out for you!
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Beautiful job!Thanks for the tutorial,it will help me
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Thank you! And you're very welcome!
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Wow, this is SO helpful! It will really, really come in handy when I am ready to try my hand at sewing my Amai plush! Thank you SO much, dot-DOLL!Β
Also, I found it quite humorous, especially the ninja part XD
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You're very welcome!
Seriously, the first time I saw doll needles I thought they were a joke. You could kill people with them. if ever the house is broken into, sod the knives, I'm off to the sewing room. Safest place in the house!
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Thank you girl! I'm going to use this in the smile of my Spyro! is almost done by the way!!! ^^ and is better that I imagineΒ
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I can't wait to see him! Has he been as much trouble as you feared he would be?
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was more simple that I think.. was allot of work.. but I pray allot XD I'm not precisely a religious person.. I'm more spiritual. But I use all my positive power to think.. is a simple work! you can do it! Β ^^ and was very cool.. I only made 1 test! and was perfect! He only needs his spikes and claws... and he will be done! ^^ thanks for the advice of the claws.. ( I find the mail you send to me ^^ ) thanks!Β
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I think the official term is "needle sculpting," but thread sculpting seems to make more sense to me.
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I knew it was something similar! XD but that makes me think of needle felting >__>'
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Like I said, probably not the best technical term, but I guess they use it on account of the needles used. Like you said, you could kill someone with 'em. 
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I've only ever had to use the 3 inch one. What on earth the 8" one is for, I do not know XD
GIANT PONIES <3
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... so I was doing this for other plushies and now I understand the concept... ahhh I need to learn more english ( but I'm so lazy lol)Β
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