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Is this the prettiest thing I made this year? Holographic vinyl Dejah Thoris headpiece with glitter peonies!

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Holographic Vinyl and Angelina Fantasy Film Dejah Thoris Headpiece by Suzanne Forbes June 2020I don’t know why this glittering crown makes me think of the Princess of Mars.

It’s made of fans of holographic and iridescent vinyl, with organic curves of Angelina Fantasy Film and so many crystals and so much glitter.

Holographic Vinyl and Angelina Fantasy Film Dejah Thoris Headpiece 2 by Suzanne Forbes June 2020I made it back in June, but I saved it to post at the darkest time of the year.

I thought we might all need something pretty.

Holographic Vinyl and Angelina Fantasy Film Dejah Thoris Headpiece 2 by Suzanne Forbes June 2020It is made with the same techniques as this similar headpiece I gave to muse Noéline la Bouche.

You can see Noeline’s photoshoot with that one here! And it is also similar to this Bi Pride one, which went in the drag show fundraiser raffle during the summer, and the Ice Queen Crown Made of Trash, another post that has a lot of info on the methods I used.

Other holographic vinyl projects are here!

Holographic Vinyl and Angelina Fantasy Film Dejah Thoris Headpiece glitter roses by Suzanne Forbes June 2020

Holographic Vinyl and Angelina Fantasy Film Dejah Thoris Headpiece glitter roses by Suzanne Forbes June 2020Holographic Vinyl and Angelina Fantasy Film Dejah Thoris Headpiece glitter roses by Suzanne Forbes June 2020Holographic Vinyl and Angelina Fantasy Film Dejah Thoris Headpiece detail 2 by Suzanne Forbes June 2020Holographic Vinyl and Angelina Fantasy Film Dejah Thoris Headpiece detail 2 by Suzanne Forbes June 2020

Anti-Pence Fly Embroidery Art for this election season.

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Anti Mike Pence Fly Embroidery Art by Suzanne Forbes Oct 20 2020The anti-Pence fly embroidery is done!

Of course, I want to be very clear: I am a huge fan of the fly that landed on Mike Pence’s head and lingered there, vomiting. It is Mike Pence who I am deeply opposed to.

Anti Mike Pence Fly Embroidery Art by Suzanne Forbes Oct 20 2020This piece has so much queer love woven into it.

It is sewn on white muslin from the voluminous white muslin gown that came with my Sideshow Bride of Frankenstein doll, like the Devil/Flower Mantis.

I’ve been cutting that gown up and using it for years, it’s the only piece of white fabric in our house! (You can see the custom burlesque outfit I made for the doll to wear instead here.)

Anti Mike Pence Fly Embroidery Art by Suzanne Forbes Oct 20 2020 The fly has layers.

There are three shades of tulle, grey crystal beads, pearls, smoke Swarovski crystals, many shades of black and grey and Anthracite crystals, two kinds of black sparkle thread, two kinds of silver embroidery thread, and three tiny piss-yellow crystals.

Anti Mike Pence Fly Embroidery Art by Suzanne Forbes Oct 20 2020 The fly has a hundred threads of RAINBOW holographic filament over each eye.

Using the holo filament, which is incredibly fine, is time-consuming. But it is ritually important, like in this piece.

UPDATE: FLY SOLD, MONEY SENT TO FRIEND! Mantis still available!

The fly piece is a fundraiser for a US friend who is in big trouble. It’s part of a big fundraiser art sale coming soon, WITH shipping cause my hub loves this friend too and is gonna handle it. It’s a 250 euro donation to the friends’ paypal plus shipping. Email me if you’re interested!