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Kurokami-Kanzashi In reply to ??? [2008-06-17 21:33:20 +0000 UTC]

I'd really like to use a rotary cutter and grid, I just don't have them - yet *saves some money for them* I just figured for the sake of the tutorial though, most people would have easier access to scissors and a ruler.

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Artsy-Cat In reply to Kurokami-Kanzashi [2008-06-24 11:19:33 +0000 UTC]

Ah ok, the rotary cutter I got wasn't that expensive, i got it at a michaels store for about $5, and depending on the mat you get they don't tend to be more than $20. I don't know if that applies to all Michaels or just the one in my area though.

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bleedingmirror In reply to ??? [2008-04-25 17:04:29 +0000 UTC]

I've been making kanzashi on and off for a little while now- are there any particular brands of dye you recommend? RIT is the easiest for me to get, but it sucks pretty hard x_x

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Kurokami-Kanzashi In reply to bleedingmirror [2008-04-29 18:02:56 +0000 UTC]

Heh heh, actually I just use coloured craft inks. I go for the ones that are fade proof and India Ink based. When India ink dries, you can't remove it. Usually I wet the fabric a bit and then drip the ink on with a medicine dropper. The wet fabric allows it to bleed for those nice fades.

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TheCaffeineQueen In reply to ??? [2008-03-30 06:42:41 +0000 UTC]

Oh cool! I can't wait to try and make my own!

Thanks for this!

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Kurokami-Kanzashi In reply to TheCaffeineQueen [2008-04-05 02:54:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! You're welcome!

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Hellobaby In reply to ??? [2008-03-02 17:51:01 +0000 UTC]

u r so niceeeeeeeeeeeee, thanks

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Kurokami-Kanzashi In reply to Hellobaby [2008-03-08 00:45:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much and you're welcome!

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Niwlun In reply to ??? [2008-03-01 02:15:30 +0000 UTC]

I want to let you know that you actually made my day with your tutorial! I've been into kanzashi for a while now and I was always wondering where to find a nice tutorial...

So.

Thank you very much! Very well explained. : )

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Kurokami-Kanzashi In reply to Niwlun [2008-03-08 00:47:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! Be sure to post pictures of what you make! I'd like to see!

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Iyou In reply to ??? [2008-02-19 05:11:52 +0000 UTC]

Hi hi! I just wanted to let you know I used your tutorial to help me make this! [link]

Thanks so much for putting this up!

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Kurokami-Kanzashi In reply to Iyou [2008-02-20 03:07:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for showing me your kanzashi! *runs off to fav it*

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Iyou In reply to Kurokami-Kanzashi [2008-02-20 03:48:02 +0000 UTC]

No problem! Thanks a lot for the fave! ^^

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DoomInAJar In reply to ??? [2008-02-14 09:30:33 +0000 UTC]

I'm about to place an order with machajp, but I can't for the life of me decide on ordering the chirimen or not. >_> Do you like using chirimen? I can't find Japanese lightweight cotton or silk anywhere! There's some habutae, but the color selection is limited. Where do you find your fabric? O_o

And this tutorial is ace. >:'D I'm so grateful that you did it - I can't wait to try it out. But I'm a little worried about making the flower's bases. ;_;

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Kurokami-Kanzashi In reply to DoomInAJar [2008-02-20 03:17:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I've never tried the chirimen that machajp offers. I've tried the habutae, though. It's very nice, but overly expensive. If search for habutae (habotai, or habbotai) on ebay you can get a full yard (square) for about the same price. Otherwise, you can pick up some of the polyester used for linings from your local fabric store. It works just as well and you have much more colour choice.

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akuko In reply to ??? [2008-02-03 15:54:23 +0000 UTC]

I was wondering, where you might buy the spray on starch? I tried out the potatoes the other day... >>; It worked okay but I was wanting to experiment with the spray on too!

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Kurokami-Kanzashi In reply to akuko [2008-02-10 05:06:55 +0000 UTC]

Well, I get it from the grocery store. You can usually find it in the laundry and detergents section.

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Kurokami-Kanzashi In reply to romanticiderazor [2008-01-30 09:28:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Traditionally rice glue is used, but I dislike the fact that it takes a while to bond and that it only really works with very thin fabrics. I use hot glue instead. It bonds instantly, but it can be a bit messy.

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Rasne In reply to ??? [2007-12-09 10:21:27 +0000 UTC]

if you don't have the spray and you want use the potato water, after you have put the fabric in the water, do you have to iron it or wait until it is dry?
thank you and wounderful tutorial!

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Kurokami-Kanzashi In reply to Rasne [2007-12-17 04:16:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I'd say iron it afterwards. It will just help it be nice and crisp and flat for when you measure your squares.

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Jateui In reply to ??? [2007-12-05 06:14:01 +0000 UTC]

Very nice, hopefully I can attempt to make one. The ones you've made are so beautiful!

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Kurokami-Kanzashi In reply to Jateui [2007-12-08 04:23:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Yes! Make some! And let me see when you're finished!

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kivrin82 In reply to ??? [2007-11-16 11:41:56 +0000 UTC]

I read this and wanted to reply "Wow"(I imagine this is a common reaction)!
Well done, good work: concise and useful... hopefully many people should learn from it (including myself).

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Kurokami-Kanzashi In reply to kivrin82 [2007-11-20 05:40:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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kivrin82 In reply to Kurokami-Kanzashi [2007-11-20 13:52:30 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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funkmaster-c In reply to ??? [2007-10-30 21:59:12 +0000 UTC]

Oh! I love it! I love your gallery and I about fell over when I saw this excellent tutorial! I saved all the steps (I don't have internet at home ) and I will definitely be making something. Hopefully I can do it!!

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Kurokami-Kanzashi In reply to funkmaster-c [2007-11-20 05:54:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! If you make something, post it! I'd like to see!

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funkmaster-c In reply to Kurokami-Kanzashi [2007-11-20 16:52:07 +0000 UTC]

[link]

Its not the best in the world but I had fun! I want to try and make another one now that I kind of know more what I'm doing.

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Kurokami-Kanzashi In reply to funkmaster-c [2007-12-01 02:35:52 +0000 UTC]

Hey, that's really pretty! I love the silvery fabric you used. I'm sure you'll be turning out many beautful ones in the future.

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funkmaster-c In reply to Kurokami-Kanzashi [2007-12-03 16:25:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Mine isn't as pretty as yours though haha What kind of glue do you use? I was having a lot of messy glue problems...

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Kurokami-Kanzashi In reply to funkmaster-c [2007-12-08 04:28:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I use hot glue. I've tried rice glue... but it just doesn't work well for me. And I heard somewhere that now they make stringless glue for glue guns! *must find some*

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funkmaster-c In reply to Kurokami-Kanzashi [2007-12-08 18:11:59 +0000 UTC]

Wow stringless glue for hot glue guns?? That sounds amazingly convenient!

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Suguro In reply to ??? [2007-09-22 19:11:54 +0000 UTC]

I briefly scanned over this tutorial; great tutorial btw and very helpful~ I'll be making using it very soon!

However I was curious --and if it was mentioned anywhere else I'm sorry for missing it- I've seen metal pieces on some kanazashi and I was wondering if there is anything you can tell me about those.

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Kurokami-Kanzashi In reply to Suguro [2007-09-24 01:58:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I'm not sure what you mean by metal pieces - are you talking about the silver flutters?

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Suguro In reply to Kurokami-Kanzashi [2007-09-24 10:09:09 +0000 UTC]

uhhh sure!
That sounds right. :0

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Kurokami-Kanzashi In reply to Suguro [2007-09-24 15:44:12 +0000 UTC]

Personally, I buy those on ebay. A seller called machajp lists kanzashi parts quite often.

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Suguro In reply to Kurokami-Kanzashi [2007-09-25 02:44:10 +0000 UTC]

ah, okay. : D Thanks very much for all the help!

I've been working on some flowers in my free time.. I'm hoping to get something done, at least a piece or something, for a gathering of sorts on Sunday. Do you know how long it takes for that seller's shipping?

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Ladyadokenai In reply to ??? [2007-07-19 20:53:23 +0000 UTC]

oh man, thank you! I'm really glad you made this because there are very few tutorials out there for Kanzashi.

so now I have 2 Japaneses crafts to learn; dorodango and kanzashi!

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Kurokami-Kanzashi In reply to Ladyadokenai [2007-09-24 02:13:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Glad you found it helpfull!

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makkura-umi In reply to ??? [2007-07-17 17:16:24 +0000 UTC]

My sister wanted to wear kanazashi for her upcoming wedding, but has a very limited budget and found commercial kanazashi sites' prices discouraging.

Now she will be able to make her own, and have them for her wedding after all. Thank you very much for sharing!

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pixity-mish In reply to ??? [2007-06-02 03:02:03 +0000 UTC]

I have been admiring your handiwork! Everything is beautiful ^_^ I think I'll favourite this, just because it is something I woudl like to try some day

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Kurokami-Kanzashi In reply to pixity-mish [2007-06-03 23:25:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! Be sure to post some results when you do!

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Firstborn In reply to ??? [2007-03-04 22:10:07 +0000 UTC]

This is very interesting to read! I find it deeply fascinating to see how you create these traditional works of textile art. ^^

And I en in awe of your patience! I would surely be screaming and jumping up and down with frustration after just six petals!!

Amazing!

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Kurokami-Kanzashi In reply to Firstborn [2007-03-06 04:30:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! The more you practice, the easier it becomes. Also, I don't like to just sit and watch tv, I like to do something while I'm watching. So doing these with the tv on doesn't seem quite so meticulous.

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Momijifangirl In reply to ??? [2007-01-07 01:32:32 +0000 UTC]

also I meant to ask you, what kind of spray starch did you use?

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Kurokami-Kanzashi In reply to Momijifangirl [2007-01-10 23:34:05 +0000 UTC]

It's called Easy On Speed Starch.

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Momijifangirl In reply to Kurokami-Kanzashi [2007-01-12 02:36:31 +0000 UTC]

oh ok

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Momijifangirl In reply to ??? [2007-01-01 22:26:59 +0000 UTC]

cool! I've been interested in making Kanzashi ^_^
I'm also a member of the IG forums..so that's how I found this
I'm glad that you finished this!

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Kurokami-Kanzashi In reply to Momijifangirl [2007-01-02 21:40:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! What's your IG ID?

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