Sharing the Love

From now on I plan on doing a monthly blog post (or maybe more regularly, we'll see how it goes ;) ) on other dread makers, crafters and independent artists.
My plan is just to help share the love for other small businesses and artists out there.


Would you like to be featured? Just send me an e-mail blacksunshineiow@hotmail.co.uk

Synthetic Dread Styling

I've often had customers ask me how they can style their synthetic dreads when they have them installed but it quite hard to explain in words. But I just came across a great youtube video by Squeak Machine on how to style your synthetic dreads with no need for hair bands / elastics.

She also has a great photo tutorial on how to wash your hair while you have dreads installed, you can see that HERE.

Custom Dreads

I am currently open for custom dread orders!
You can get yourself your dream set of dreads. I have a wide range of colours to choose from and many styles (blends, transitionals, splashes, harlequins etc).
I use my own crochet textured method for making dreads. They are lightweight and very durable.

I have lots of photos of my past work to view on my Facebook page or website. If you are interested in ordering your very own dread set you can check out the listings for sale on my shop or send me an e-mail

October Update

Hi guys! I must apologise for being a bit absent on this blog lately. I am hoping to more active here from now on :)

As usual I have pretty much been doing nothing but make dreads and the odd piece of jewellery, but that is what I like doing best!

I have been creating lots of pretty pre-made and custom made sets, that are sometimes very difficult to part with. I must have all of the dreads :p

Autumnal Dread Kit

My favourite set is a pre-made set I made for my etsy shop (they were snapped up quickly), which I based on autumnal colours. Normally natural colours are not to my own taste, but I really liked these and enjoyed making them.
I think I will make some more dread kits in the future based on inspiration photos. (e.g I based the autumnal dread kit on this image)
Do you guys have any images you would like to be turned into a dread kit?

Our 9th Birthday!

Today is the 9th birthday of Black Sunshine! It all started a little differently to how it is now but it is 9 years of our name and my time as a business owner :)
To see my previous post about Black Sunshine started out click here



To say thank to all of you guys use the code BIRTHDAY2013 at my shop to receive 30% off all orders over £10
www.blacksunshineiow.etsy.com

August Discount

Through all of this month you can get 10% off of your orders at my etsy store. Just use the code AUGUST13 at the checkout :)

www.blacksunshineiow.etsy.com

New Button Hair Bows

I have been working on some new button hair bows for you guys :) I just added some to my etsy shop and lots more colours and designs will be added soon. These bows really spice up any look and look  especially great with dreads.

Yesterday I installed the lovely Nykie's dreads and took a photo of  her wearing the black with green button bow. So cute!

Any colour combos you would like to see? Just let me know :)

Facebook 3000 Giveaway!

I have just reached 3000 likes on the Black Sunshine facebook page, so here is a giveaway to celebrate :)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

There will be THREE winners -

First place: Custom set of 20 SE or 10 DE crochet dreads

First place: Custom set of 20 SE or 10 DE crochet dreads

Second Place: Custom colour slime or horror heart necklace

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Winners will be picked at random on the 31st August 2013

Prizes include postage

Open worldwide

Funky Knits

As you may know I have been selling hand knitted on my Etsy shop for a while now. All of the knit wear is made by my Mum, who has a phobia of the internet (unless it involves playing solitaire :p ).

So I have now set her up her own Little shop - Funky Knits!

All of the items she makes are one of a kind and unique! So get ready for the chilly months by heading over to her shop and stocking up on leg warmers, gloves and more! :)

Funky Knits on Etsy

Funky Knits on Facebook

Kitty discount!

Hi everyone

If you follow me on fb and twitter you will probably know we have a couple of new arrivals. Jimothi & Yoshi, 2 cute kittens!
So to celebrate you can get 15% off of your orders at my etsy shop with the code KITTIES
www.blacksunshineiow.etsy.com