Mask Making

As well as dread and jewellery making I also dabble in mask making. It's been a while since I have made any due to having kittens around. Tubs of latex and clumsy kittens do not mix lol. But now they are grown up and can go outside I have been able to start working on the masks again.

Here is my latest creation for my other half, Mr Strange.

This full head mask is made from liquid latex and the back fastening and mouth stitches are thin black elastic.

Creepy eh?

This is his new look for singing with the band The Shanklin Freak Show. 

If you would like to see more of my masks you can check out the Facebook page - Strange Makes :)

Shop Open!

My Etsy store is now open again! I have added a couple of new dread sets and will be adding some more over the week,
Hopefully the internet connection problems are a thing of the past. But while I was off of the grid for a while it was nice to catch up on some reading, drawing and of course, dread making. So it wasn't all bad  :)

www.blacksunshineiow.etsy.com 

I'll be back!

The broadband connection saga continues unfortunately, and I have very limited internet access at the moment.
So regrettably I have had to close my Etsy shop for a few days. Fingers crossed I can get this problem sorted quickly and my shop will re open again as soon as possible (hopefully Friday or Saturday).

Apologies for any inconvenience, and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Amz x

Lady Gaga Faking It

I just came across one of the photos from Lady Gaga's artRave tour and even though I am not a big fan of her music, I am loving her new do!

From the photos I have seen, I gather this is just one of the looks from her show but this one caught my eye. Why? Because of the dreads of course! :)

I'm pretty sure it is a wig, but can't quite tell if it is synthetic hair or wool. I would love to know who made it (if anyone knows please let me know).

So what do you think of this look? Do you think it will make fake dreads the next big thing?

Dreads for me

I finally got a chance to do something with my own hair. I haven't installed any dreads since last year and I thought it was time to have a nice do! :)

So this this me and the dreads are by the wonderful Dollylox, you can check out her page on Facebook Here.

Dread Info: Accent Kits

As you may see on my shop and Facebook page I often post accent dread kits.

So what is an accent dread kit? Basically it is a small amount of dreads (not a full set) to accent an existing dread set, to add to your natural dreadlocks or for a partial install with your natural hair.

For example I have a full black dread set, which I often like to add a bit of colour too. So by adding an accent kit of 10-15 dreads I can do that easily.

It is often a good ( and less costly) way to try new styles of dreads or  new makers before spending out on a full set for yourself. 

For more info on wearing dreads and other dread info check out my 'Useful Synthetic Dread Links' post HERE.

Necklace Sale!

Up until the 30th of April you can purchase any of the handmade necklaces from my shop with 25% off!
No need for a discount code :)

Happy Shopping!
www.blacksunshineiow.etsy.com 

This week

It has been a busy week here at Black Sunshine! Unfortunately I am still battling with my internet provider to improve my service, I don't think I have ever called one number so much!

I've been working on a dread set in black, tropics and UV tropical blue. Such pretty colours all together and the finished accent set should be ready and for sale on my shop on Sunday.

The winner of my latest giveaway have been announced which you can see HERE, thank you to everyone who entered :)

It looks like it is going to be a lovely sunny Easter weekend. But today I am having to stay indoors to finish some course work. For those of you who don't know I am currently studying a course is business and administration. But I am off for a picnic tomorrow :)
Do you have any plans for this weekend?

#HappyHandmade My Picks

Its week 59 on this week #HappyHandmade link up on the Daft Crafts website, click here to see all the great crafty items.
From last weeks items one of my items (rainbow button headband) was lucky enough to be one of this weeks staff picks! :D

Here are my three favourites from this week linked items.

Crochet ice cream brooch from Rebel Skein

Rainbow Pattern Flower hair clip from Violet's Buds

Druzy Exquisite Bracelet from Pelhuaz

The Internet Says No

Over the last couple of months I have been having a lot of problems with my internet connection. After having a few engineers sent round the problem seems to be getting worse :( 

My internet provider is still trying to fix it but this post is just to let you know that if I am a little quiet on here and Facebook this is why.

I am hoping I do not have to close my Etsy shop because of this, so fingers crossed!

On the plus side, having limited internet means no procrastinating! Lots of dreads are being made and photographed for my shop while this problem is going on.

I will do my best to answer all messages and comments as quickly as I can.

Amz x