Ok ok. So I have been going over and over whether not I should post this for weeks. I finally decided to just do it. These things are fun to do, and I am really burning up money getting supplies to make them. In order to afford my hobby, maybe I should get some cash back, eh? If I get a reply, great, if not, than I've lost nothing.

So. If your interested and not of the type inclined to fashioning your own hair toys, have I got something for you. I need to get rid of this stuff or my boyfiend 'll go crazy (supplies everywhere)

I can make these things any color you like, any leaf, any feather, anything you can come up with that's possible.

Some examples of things that I have made previously-

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/FaolinRuadh/feather4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/FaolinRuadh/bright_orange_leaf.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/FaolinRuadh/wonderlysleaf.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/FaolinRuadh/feather3.jpg

Maybe these'll give you a feeling for it.

They are a sturdy leather, painted in waterproof/ fade resistant high quality acrylic. They come with the hand fashioned copper stick. I charge $22 each, plus shipping. It takes me one day to produce each with adequate supplies at the ready. I may need to stock up again, though.

PM me if interested.

I'm definitely interested in getting a leaf, I just don't have the money right now. Hopefully in a few weeks I will. I think they're just so gorgeous.

I really, really like the feather ones :gabigrin:. You did a fantastic job! However, I only set aside a certain amount for hair toys and such a month and have reached my limit for this month already. (hehe, i'm so addicted to the darn stuff so I have to do it this way or I'll end up living in a shack with nothing but hairtoys and shoes.. :ponder: hmm would that be so bad...) I'm bookmarking this thread so I'll pm you in a week or two. :grin:

OMG. I just swore I need to quit spending $$, and here you go tempting me. The fall leaf is fantastic! I love it!!!!! As soon as I am able and can afford to spend, I will be hunting you down...LOL.

ME TOO! ME TOO!

Those look really cool Faolin Ruadh. I will be looking for you as soon as I can save up my $$$$ hair allowance. I love the Green leaf and the feather w/ green, then I love most anything green.

Qs: have you havd any problems with the copper stick causing static? Also, you gave no size reference so how big are these?

Irishred

Well, anytime you would like to buy one, I'll be here so there's no rush.

As for the size... I make them to fit really, but it seems the average size is 5"x3", and the stick average size is a little over 5". But I have made a few bigger or smaller depending on what the buyer wants.

As for static, well, I haven't noticed any static. I never even occured to me there would be static. I suppose, maybe in the dead of winter, possibly. I wouldn't imagine it being much different than any other metal hair toy, really. :grin:

Oh yes, the pictures are roughly actual size. Like I said, they can be any size you need :flower:

Oh yes, and sorry to tempt you :lol: Temptation is what got me doing all these things in the first place so I feel you pain!

OOOO you're bad. Now I have to get one (well 2 ) of these. Can you make the leaf colors different? I lik e the green one but i was kinda looking for a burgundy one . KInda like those leaves that turn burgundy/yellow in the fall? LMK As to ordering I'll have to get back to you in a couple of weeks. They look very nice, great job.

Those are really gorgeous! I don't buy leather, though, so if you ever play around with pleather or any of those other alternatives, do post your results!

I love the leaves!

Yup, I can make it any combination of colors you could possibly dream up. I am an illustrator by trade, and I have a vast colection of paints.

As for pleather... hmmm. I may have some laying about. I'll have to do an experiment to see if it works, it doesn't have the same properties as leather. It'll take some trial and error.

I also ran out of money for this pay check, but if you could make one like this http://www.bbc.co.uk/england/looknorthnecumbria/weather/calendar_competition/october/images/autumn_leaf_elaine_stringer_calvert_470.jpg I'd seriously have to think about an order soon.

OMG AmberBella! That is a BEAUTIFUL leaf! I'm seriously excited to make this. What kind is it?

Yeah, no problem. I'll make it for you. I'll start right away and set it aside for you for whenever you're ready.

If it turns out you can't buy it after all for whatever reason, I'm sure someone else will be happy to take it off my hands. So it's no big deal at all.

Everyone who would like a leaf 100%, just PM me your color preference, type of leaf, size preference (if applicable) and all that kinda stuff so I can keep records of you and keep up with giving everyone exactly what they want. If you have pictures to send or post, I welcome them :inlove:

Oh my goodness. :bigeyes:
I'll PM you as soon as I decided on what I want (won't take long! :))

Faolin, the leaf AmberBella posted is exaclty like what I was talking about. I would love one of those also, and a green one liike the one you posted already. TIA

Ok cool! If y'all be so kind as to just PM me your preferences if you have specific ideas in mind (so I can print out a sheet to take to the store of how much supplies I need to get). Otherwise, I will just write down what you've said you like in your posts, if that's OK :wink:

OMG AmberBella! That is a BEAUTIFUL leaf! I'm seriously excited to make this. What kind is it?


No clue what kind of leaf it is, but it IS beautiful isn't it. I love the little reminants of green and the brilliant color of it.

Living in L.A. I really miss Upstate NY's autumn and this would be such a lovely way to have Fall around me.

Do you have any pictures of a slide in action so we can see how it looks in hair? Is there any way to make one end of the stick a little more pointy for easier insertion?

Yeah, it can be made pointier. I actually made it rounded because I am paranoid of being poked. But if you want pointier, yeah, no problem. It's actually probobly less work making it pointier.

A leaf in action... the only ones that I've kept are the ones designed for my less abundant and thinner hair, but it'll still give you a good idea of the scale...

Here are some examples of how I use them on my hair-

Cascade
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/FaolinRuadh/cascade.jpg

Low Pony
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/FaolinRuadh/lowpony.jpg

Twist thingy
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/FaolinRuadh/twist.jpg

I'm sure you can think of many more ways to use it than I can. Beyond "ponytail", updos are fairly new to me. Personally, I prefer to wear more muted colors but the orange is a nice change.

Just wanted to say that the orange one there looks really really good with your hair color! :grin:

Oh. I want one!

Is there any way to estimate what "size" they should be, or can they be "one size fits all"?

Now I have to decide what color! aaah. They're all so pretty.

I like to measure the diameter of your ponytail, and use that as a guide as to be sure you can use the slide in as many ways possible. Say your ponytail has a diameter of 3", I will make the leaf 5", in order to have 3" beteween the two holes to accomodate all your hair. But that's just a generalisation.

If you have no preference as to size and whatnot, the leaf I am shown wearing is the "one size fits all". It's a pretty standard size for a slide.

Thanks, Wonderly! I wasn't sure if it was nice on me or not.

Oooooh! Me want! They’re so life-like! Twisting and all! :rockerdud
Just a quick question: Could you tilt the leaves the other way as well so they’re “upright”?

I just PM'd you. I definitely want at least TWO!!! I am a fall leaf fanatic, my bedroom and my new kitchen are both decorated year round with a fall theme, and I am just ecstatic about these hair toys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :inlove:

Just PM'd you. They look very nice in your hair. I like how the leaf color coordinates with your hair color. The size you are wearing in the pics would probably work for me as I have fine med thick hair. thanks

Just a quick question: Could you tilt the leaves the other way as well so they’re “upright”?

I'll try one and post it to see what you think.

Are you making smaller versions for those of use with thinner hair?

Yup. I'm already designing one like that for Madeleine since she asked about that too! Your welcome to any size you need to work for you.

Those are beautiful. I defintely want one, but I need to figure out what color and stuff. It's so hard because they are so pretty.

Those slides look beautiful in your hair and I have to add the curtain behind you is a stunning shade of green with your coloring. If you don't have any clothes in that color, you totally should!

I want a leaf so badly! I need to wait until the end of summer though, assuming you'll still be making them then.

I will make them anytime for whoever wants them, I love making things!

There is no rush, just contact me whenever you are ready.

It just so happens that dark green is my favorite color!

Hi everyone that's contemplating getting a slide from Faolin..I just have to say that it is WELL worth the money! I got my slide from her today and it is beautiful! Perfect color, perfect size, nice bendability! She's great to work with! Thank you so much! :grin:

Here's mine..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/wonderlywroughte/leafslide.jpg

Wonderly, that looks beautiful in your hair!

I think I want a maple or oak type leaf, orangey in the middle but edged in a burgundy/wine type color. I've also been trying to think how a willow leaf could be made big enough to work without losing the shape. I can't buy anything until September, but if a willow slide could be made, I would absolutely buy at least one. If you could make a raven-black feather slide, I would have to get one of those, too. Okay, I see September's hair budget slipping away already!

These are so pretty. I've shown hubby and asked if I could get one.

Wonderly--thanks for showing one in action! :)

I'll do some research on willow leaves and see what different shapes they take. As for the raven feather, that would look great, I could do that for you. I'll do some research

I PM'd you. :)

Here's the slide Faolin made for me:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/FaolinRuadh/akwillleaf.jpg


I haven't received it yet but Faolin did a comparison picture for me so that I could see how it would look with my hair color. I figured I would post the comparison to give those of you with similar hair coloring 'ideas' =)

Here's the comparison:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/FaolinRuadh/haircolorleafcolor.jpg

Thanks Faolin :flowers:

Cool!! Willow leaves are long and narrow. I found a website that has some good pictures. http://www.mattoon.k12.il.us/hawthorne/Tie%20In%20Trees/Weeping%20Willow%20Leaf.html

Rain,

Oh yes, willow leaves are very beautiful... I can make something special for you. I already have an idea! It's going to be really unique.

This slide will be a little more slender and delicate looking than the other kinds of leaves. Is this good for you?

I found this gorgeous leaf while looking for pictures. I am still debating on what I want, though.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v250/butters211/leaf.jpg

Oh my gosh, butters221, that is a really unusual leaf! That's really beautiful. I wonder what the heck it could be- it looks like an oak, but the colors don't look like an oak! Just let me know if you decide on it, it would be a joy to paint that.

omg! I'm getting all kinds of crazy ideas for leaves now! I keep searching for images of unusual leaves. :rolleyes: hehe. I may have to order another one at some point!

OH oh oh!!!!!!!!!! Sooooooo gorgeous! I am so happy you're offering to sell us these amazing creations! Certainly I must have one...two....oh my!
I'll pm you........

Rain,

Oh yes, willow leaves are very beautiful... I can make something special for you. I already have an idea! It's going to be really unique.

This slide will be a little more slender and delicate looking than the other kinds of leaves. Is this good for you?

Yes! I'm so excited. I can't wait.

I got mine today - it's aaawesome! Thank you so much, Faolin! :flowers: It seriously looks like it just fell down from a tree. I haven't played with it yet cause my hair is freshly washed right now and wouldn't hold a style anyway, but I can't stop admiring it.

I got mine almost a week ago. I took pictures today, but I haven't had time to post them. I love it, and it's the perfect color. Faolin Ruadh--I hope you had gotten my PM that I got it.

ETA: Here is a pic of my slide. I wish that the colors showed better. It's so pretty.

http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/auction/Aug/20048202138710108749973.jpg

Faolin-
First of all, I must say that your hair is gorgeous!

And the leaf slides are very nicely done. I like the attention to detail and how you handle the graduation of coloring.

I would love to purchase a willow leaf cluster in a silvery green or a maple leaf with earth tones and red. Please let me know what you need so I can place an order:)

Do share any new ideas you have. I have a feeling this is art going to take on a life of it's own!

Tigs

ps Did your pain i your left side go away?

Thanks for the compliment! It such a shame that it's going all white so fast though. And yeah, my side's ok now, Thanks for your concern, you remembered! It's gone for good, I think.

I would be happy to make this special leaf for you Tiggerousity!

I have been a bit delayed because of stupid slow Tandy and some other stupid stuff but they said that my new order for supplies is just now to be shipped in 4-5 business days! Grrrr they are soo slow! I ordered that so long ago too. I thank everyone for their patience, I have not forgotten you believe me! This time I am being sure to order enough to avoid this kind of problem in the future! Arg!

Anyway, I have quite a few new ideas for hair do-dads in my mind that I have yet to actually create yet- For example... I wasnt to make slides and french barrette style stuff with paintings on them of art nouveau design, trad. animal (celtic, pa dutch [a personal pet project] italian, mideval etc) and I am open to any ideas people may have concerning this. I also want to make some carved leather designs of plant forms... I want to draw some and post them sinse I can't properly explain them. I also have a fe headbands and fabric stuff I was to make.

I will be creating an online store at some point, but I will continue selling stuff special request as I have been to anyone who asks me to here at LHC- well, because of loyalty and cuz you're all so nice and all that good stuff.

Anyway, thanks again for your patience and being so helpful ;) I can't wait to get back to work!!!!

Hi Faolin, Your stuff is totally awesome, I'm intrigued. I was reading your journal and I saw that you made a fabulous headband. How much would you charge for something like that? I have big curly hair, the kind that you said would look great with a headband like that in you journal :smile: I am totally poor right now, as I just started Grad School, but I wanted to get an idea 8)

Thanks so much!

As for the headband, I would happily make you one. Lets see... I'll get back to you on the price because I used a freebee headband part (sans leaves) for the one I was wearing. I'll go to the crafts store and see how much the plain headbands are, estimate the leaf part, and let you know soon as possible. I doubt it would be much at all.

Faolin,

Do you think you'll still be making these in a few months? :flower: I won't be able to buy one until October at the earliest... probably more like December or January. :(

Cheers!

Yeah, I sure will be because it's become a hobby for me now. I have been making alot of different things I haven't posted, because I'll be working them into my website. There really is no rush, so don't worry. If anybody ever has anything that they want at all, contact me. Even if it's three years from now because I can assure you I love making things and will always be up for it.

Thanks for checking into the headband for me :smile:

Two questions:

Could you send me the estimate for a headband, too, when you have it?

Is there any way you could make the leaves on it look like they're frosted with ice?

Two questions:

Could you send me the estimate for a headband, too, when you have it?

Is there any way you could make the leaves on it look like they're frosted with ice?

Yup, I will pm you after this weekend. I plan to make a little trip out and get the price and a couple of them. And yes I can make them look frosted, it would be pretty. They can have more wintery cooler colers too, if you like. There are several ways to make them look icy... I will have to experiment to find the best one.

Faolin!!!!!

Those leaves are absolutely gorgeous...enough to make ya cry. (And enough to bring me out of hiding! :lol:)

You are quite an artist!!!

I love Maple leaves.....mmmmmmmhhhhh.....

*Wanders off pondering......*

Yup, I will pm you after this weekend. I plan to make a little trip out and get the price and a couple of them. And yes I can make them look frosted, it would be pretty. They can have more wintery cooler colers too, if you like. There are several ways to make them look icy... I will have to experiment to find the best one.

Oooh, please post pictures of your results here! That sounds lovely.

Hey all, I wanted to mark here that I will be charging a nice and consistant $22 for the leaf headbands, same as the slides.

Also, I now have some french style clips as an alternative to the slide style stuff for those interested.

Also, I now have some french style clips as an alternative to the slide style stuff for those interested.
Oh, what are those? Do you have any photos? :waving:

I think it's the proper name (I hope) for the kind of metal clasps that you see on the backs of most barrettes.

Here's a picture of the clasp-

http://www.1accessory.com/catalog/Supplies/063-105M.jpg

I have to file them a bit to make them more hair friendly first. I find that alot of french clasp barrettes have these nasty sharp edges on them. I hate that!

Could you make the leaves have a little of both red and green? I like red autumn leaves, but I have cool skin tones. Too red would look odd. Like this middle leaf:
http://www3.telus.net/whyami/leaf.jpg

I think it's the proper name (I hope) for the kind of metal clasps that you see on the backs of most barrettes.

Here's a picture of the clasp-

http://www.1accessory.com/catalog/Supplies/063-105M.jpg

I have to file them a bit to make them more hair friendly first. I find that alot of french clasp barrettes have these nasty sharp edges on them. I hate that!
I would definitely be interested if they are hair friendly.

Grey Lady, sure thing. I will keep that picture ans reference.

I am working on the french clasps right now. I am sanding the edges etc... I want them to have more bevelled edges too. There is no word in the english language for my hatred of sharp, hair-dicing barrettes.

I have tried and tried to get that stuff that you spray on silk flowers to make them look frozen- the kind that doesn't wash off anyway. I have gone to many stores... it turns out it's a seasonal product. So... I am going to try and see if I can special order it online. If not, I guess I have no choice but to wait. I definately think it's worth the trouble, it should look pretty cool. I'll keep ya posted.

That's ok, there's no rush. Especially if it'll be an expensive pain in the butt or something to order it off the net. I can wait. :)

Oh my goodness ... sorry so late but these are gorgeous! :D :grin: :inlove: Having just had a birthday and gotten some cash from relatives who are too lazy to actually go out and choose a present from me ... hmm ... I am definitely tempted to buy one of your leaf slides! :wink:

I have absolutely no idea what kind of leaf I'd want though. Looks like it's time to :google: lol!

Just got home from vacation yesterday and found my two leaf slides in the mail waiting for me!!! They are beautiful and wonderful and so far are staying in my hair without wiggling and wandering like so many things try to do!! They are just wonderful, thanks so much, Faolin!!!!!!! :inlove: :flower:

Faolin, do you have any picture(s) of a finished French style clip? The pictures of leaves show you make beautiful stuff!! :smile:

Sorry it's taken me so long to reply!

I apologise in advance to the people like myself with dial- up for all these pictures!!!
I have made some french style clips, but I am still jerry- rigging them to be more hair friendly. Here's some pictures. These are medium size (3")

A Phalaenopsis orchid French clip-
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/FaolinRuadh/orchid5.jpg

Front and back
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/FaolinRuadh/yellowmaplefrenchclaspfrontcbk.jpg

Japanese style Peony french clip
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/FaolinRuadh/japanesepeonyfrenchclasp.jpg

I made a lot of stuff for a craft fair to sell. Whatever is left over is going on the swap board so if you are into it, look out for it in a couple of weeks.

Faolin, these are beautiful! I will be contacting you next month for some leaves. You are very tallented. :rockerdud

Meg