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A request for my perlers.
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Posted: 15th August 2013 16:08
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I originally wasn't going to post these here, but Death Penalty had asked me about them and they had been received rather positively, so I felt I would show you the small hobby I took up this summer. Perlers! Just beginning, I've already experienced the joys and frustrations of these tiny little beads. Anyways, what I've completed so far is Locke, Mani Mani, and Ganon. Enjoy!
  Ganon gave me the most issues and I'm still not all that happy with him, but hey, at least it's done! -------------------- And have you found your joy, in this near dead world of ours? |
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Posted: 15th August 2013 18:02
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Posted: 15th August 2013 19:50
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I too think the Ganon turned out very well. One thing that I've done in the past, Gabe, is to actually build the designs in reverse so that you're ironing the back. This usually results in the front holes ending up more uniform, which to me looks a little better. Of course, if you're one of those people who likes the holes to be almost nonexistent, that won't help you.
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Posted: 15th August 2013 20:32
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I was actually going to start flipping the jpg that I work with so that is the case. This way I can get that smoother front.
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Posted: 16th August 2013 01:53
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Nice work! I am not sure what Mani Mani is, but I am impressed with Locke and Ganon. I take it these are some of your first?
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Posted: 16th August 2013 02:20
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Locke looks awesome! quite uniform and the colors pop as well!
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Posted: 16th August 2013 21:47
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Just a random thought.... It occurred to me the other day that cross-stitch would really lend itself to retro video game fanart. It has that pixelated appearance like these bead thingies, whatever they are actually called, so I am surprised I have not seen them anywhere. I think I might make some of my own....
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Posted: 16th August 2013 22:52
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My brother cross stitched me a Proto Man. It works.
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Posted: 17th August 2013 01:37
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Quote (RavenLalonde @ 15th August 2013 20:53) Nice work! I am not sure what Mani Mani is, but I am impressed with Locke and Ganon. I take it these are some of your first? The Mani Mani statue is an item in the game Earthbound that has...curious psychomagical properties. Or maybe just psychological. It's never quite explained. -------------------- current games (2024-02-19): Fairy Fencer F ADF Pokémon Perfect Crystal finished so far this year: Gato Roboto drowning, drowning New Super Mario Bros. TMNT 3: Radical Rescue tabled: Lost Ruins |
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Posted: 17th August 2013 02:38
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Quote (Glenn Magus Harvey @ 17th August 2013 01:37) Quote (RavenLalonde @ 15th August 2013 20:53) I am not sure what Mani Mani is, but I am impressed with Locke and Ganon. The Mani Mani statue is an item in the game Earthbound that has...curious psychomagical properties. Or maybe just psychological. It's never quite explained. Interesting... I really should play that game. |
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Posted: 22nd August 2013 08:15
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They look great, Gabe!! I think Ganon's my favorite, as well, as he looks to be pretty detailed and big. Guys, perler beads look like they'd take a lot of patience, a good eye, and steady hands. 3 things I am lacking!
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Posted: 8th September 2013 22:40
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I must google this as I've seen my little nephew bring back these same things from school. I never asked about how it was made but these pictures of yours have inspired me to see what it's about. I wonder how much it costs for the supplies....
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Posted: 10th September 2013 14:49
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 My newest WIP. It's coming along quite nicely after having to special order some of the beads and pegboards. -------------------- And have you found your joy, in this near dead world of ours? |
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Posted: 10th September 2013 15:50
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Not sure how I missed this the first time, but looking great, Gabe! I agree that Ganon turned out really well, and I'm excited to keep up with the progress on Atma. I think I've already expressed by preference for the way you don't overheat/seal your beads. Glad you put them up!
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Posted: 10th September 2013 19:36
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I think I had to use about 20 of those boards to do my old one, Gabe. How many is that Atma going to take? Looks awesome so far.
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Posted: 10th September 2013 19:40
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It's going to take around 25 boards to complete.
I had to add a few extra beads in for structural integrity purposes. I'm still a bit weary about the blue part in the second row -------------------- And have you found your joy, in this near dead world of ours? |
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Posted: 10th September 2013 20:39
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It looks good! I am excited to see the finished project.
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Posted: 11th September 2013 01:40
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When you do perlers, do you have to have all the boards to make a large piece, or can you iron off some of the segments and then remove those boards to use elsewhere? Like, to use Atma as an example, Gabe, can you iron out the top four tail pieces and then move those boards to the bottom?
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Posted: 11th September 2013 13:30
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Quote (Neal @ 10th September 2013 21:40) When you do perlers, do you have to have all the boards to make a large piece, or can you iron off some of the segments and then remove those boards to use elsewhere? Like, to use Atma as an example, Gabe, can you iron out the top four tail pieces and then move those boards to the bottom? The boards are pretty thick when you include the height of the pegs, so you'd have to be pretty careful to keep them level when the boards are gone, or they'd start to separate. If you had to re-iron seams, too, I think you might run into the issue I mentioned a few posts ago about uneven holes after ironing, too. Probably would work, really, if you were careful enough, but the boards are pretty cheap. -------------------- "To create something great, you need the means to make a lot of really bad crap." - Kevin Kelly Why aren't you shopping AmaCoN? |
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Posted: 16th September 2013 01:33
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 Updated to include the stanky leg. Josh, what did you use when you ironed your large project? Did you just use the sheets that were included? -------------------- And have you found your joy, in this near dead world of ours? |
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Posted: 16th September 2013 02:44
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Posted: 21st September 2013 02:03
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 Second and a half legs done! I'm coming up the the end here soon. But it will also prove to be the most frustrating with the random color pixels everywhere. Ahh! -------------------- And have you found your joy, in this near dead world of ours? |
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Posted: 29th September 2013 19:10
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 A delay in updates because I ran out of dark brown. After finding some discount bible perler beads, I kicked it into overdrive and finished! I am so nervous to iron this thing. Ah! -------------------- And have you found your joy, in this near dead world of ours? |
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Posted: 30th September 2013 11:19
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Good luck on the ironing, that thing's a beast!
For anyone who doesn't know, each of those clear squares is almost exactly six inches across. The thing is seriously huge. -------------------- "To create something great, you need the means to make a lot of really bad crap." - Kevin Kelly Why aren't you shopping AmaCoN? |
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Posted: 30th September 2013 21:09
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That looks awesome! I can hardly wait to see the finished project.
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Posted: 19th October 2013 20:26
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Oh lord, ironing has certainly got my goat. Slow and steady will win this race. Mostly so I don't smash it into oblivion. In the meantime, I had a friend ask me for a Ramona Flowers.
 I am going to mount it on the wood you see behind it. Cut, sanding, staining, sealing it myself. -------------------- And have you found your joy, in this near dead world of ours? |
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Posted: 19th October 2013 20:58
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Dude, that's the best. Ramona's sprite is the reason I played through Scott Pilgrim with her first, ha. How big is that one?
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Posted: 19th October 2013 22:37
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Just barely 3 panels high. Just had to top off her goggles.
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Posted: 20th October 2013 01:43
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Quote (Rangers51) Good luck on the ironing, that thing's a beast! I will insist this was intentional even if it wasn't. -------------------- current games (2024-02-19): Fairy Fencer F ADF Pokémon Perfect Crystal finished so far this year: Gato Roboto drowning, drowning New Super Mario Bros. TMNT 3: Radical Rescue tabled: Lost Ruins |
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Posted: 14th June 2014 21:25
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Unfortunately, that large atma weapon perler project met with complete disaster. As fun as it was to build it, my perler ironing skills for such a large project were not up to snuff.
However, now that it's closer to summer again, my hobby has started to rear its head! Here are a few projects I've done.  A pin from TWEWY.  Vulpix and great ball -------------------- And have you found your joy, in this near dead world of ours? |
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