Total Art Soul - for artists

During the time I've been selling online, I've come across some very quirky things indeed. Some have me laughing out loud, some leave me asking 'why?' and some just completely baffle me as to why you would even think to spend the time making them.  I've had enormous fun finding these little beauties. I think you'll be amazed.

A life-size leather alien?! Why? It would freak me out to find this on the landing. So well made though.

Now why wouldn't you have a fabric beard? I know you want one!

This is so life-like, it's really freaky. At least you don't have to get up at night to feed it!

I actually think these are kind of cute in a strange way.

This had me laughing out loud! Why would you want to dress up peanuts?!

A jacket for apples. Who am I to say this is weird or even pointless. It is kind of pretty though.

Another great site for seeing weird and wonderful handmade things is http://www.regretsy.com. I laughed my socks off when I saw some of the items there.

You can visit these shops by clicking on the images.

Charon is one of our founder members and has been invaluable in getting the forum off the ground. Not only that, but he's very knowledgeable about his craft and has given much insight. I have been quite surprised at the diversity of chainmaille and learned that even clothing and home decorations can be made using these techniques.

Everything in his shop is hand made from the ground up, ring by ring. He does not use lengths of stock chain. Every ring is opened, woven into place, and closed by hand. Rings in most metals will be wound and cut by hand as well. Amazing patience!

Here are some of my favorites.

More creations can be found here.

 

Variya has been a very active member here since we started on 1st January. I have admired her designs for their organic feel which I love. They have a touch of vintage about them too. Most of her pieces are unique and one-offs so you can wear it happily knowing no one will own one the same as you.

Here are some of my favorites.

You can find more of her creations here Variya is happy to undertake commission which means you can precisely match your favorite outfit.

 

Active members on the forum get featured.

 

I've known Monique for a short while now and our paths cross quite a lot in cyberspace. I've always admired what she does, particularly as she uses natural materials.

She uses the wet felting technique which is pretty intensive. She says working with fibers is like painting and makes life natural and beautiful.

Her items smell of lavender and cedar as she uses essential cedar and lavender oil in her studio to keep moths away. It's a natural way and smells lovely. A sachet of fresh lavender straight from the French Provence will be included in your parcel. How lovely!

Here are some of my favorite items from her collection.
This baby bottle warmer is made using the wet felting method. Lovely pink and purple dots are felted together. 100% baby soft merino wool is used. This keeps your bottle eiter warm or cold.


Lovely pink, orange and red baby soft merino wool has been wet felted into a lovely bag. Merino wool is very soft and featherlight. The bag is approx 16 wide and 16 cm high. That's 6.3"


This teapot cosy is seamless out of soft and warm merino roving with mulberry silk. After that the appliques have been needle felted on to it.


Beautiful earth coloured scarf / wrap
Size Approx 150 x 40 cm
Materials Used: chiffon Silk, Mulbery Silk, Merino Wool

Monique is happy to take custom orders and ships internationally. You can find more of her creations here.