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Wysi Wyg
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 Posted 06-27-06 10:42 AM   
Well, I blew it. I tried to rename this thread again, but must have accidentally clicked on the "delete thread option," because this thread has vanished. I apologize for the error and will be doing my best to restore the relevant parts of what was actually a pretty great Red Heel Thread.
You can get to the old thread from here to do screen shots or save favorite discussions:
http://www.novogate.com/board/5148/220334-2.html
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Wysi Wyg
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Posted 06-27-06 10:55 AM
Please allow me to quote Wendel to get this thread restarted.
 Greetings, fair visitor to the Red Heel! I am Wendel, one of the administrators of the Red Heel Sock Monkey Message Board.
There are a few very commonly asked questions by visitors to the Red Heel that we can gladly answer for you now. Please do not start a new thread to ask any of these questions... someone will notice that you posted here pretty quickly, and provide you with a response.
IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT WHERE TO FIND SOCK MONKEY SOCKS
Ask it in this thread.
IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT HOW TO FIND SOCK MONKEY PATTERNS
Ask it in this thread.
IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT HOW TO FIND ANY OTHER SOCK CREATURE PATTERNS
Ask it in this thread.
IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT WHERE TO FIND SOCK MONKEY CLOTHES
Ask it in this thread.
IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS THAT SEEM TO FIT INTO THIS THREAD
Ask them in this thread.
I have also moved some recent Q&A's from newly started threads to this one. I hope that I in no way offend through my humble attempt to make your stay here as beneficial as possible. We appreciate all sock monkey enthuasiasts who visit here!
Red Heel regulars: if we keep this thread focused for our visitors, it will help them find what they need more quickly, and it will be easier to read the board as a whole. I appreciate your assistance in helping our guests!
Thank you, and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or another board administrator.
With all good wishes,
Wendel
[Edited by Wysi Wyg]
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Benny Hathaway
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Posted 06-27-06 11:02 AM
A suggested resource:
http://www.sockcompany.com/
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Wysi Wyg
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Posted 06-27-06 11:05 AM
You may notice that the link to the deleted thread starts on page two. It seems the Novogate Message Board system deletes threads by removing the first page only. So pages two through five are intact, but one is gone.
Here is a google cached version of the first page.
http://72.14.209.104/search?q=cache...us&ct=clnk&cd=1
Again, my apologies everyone.
[Edited by Wysi Wyg]
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Mrs. Tiffany
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Posted 06-27-06 12:52 PM
Dear Message Board:
Wysi, you're fired!
http://www.sockcompany.com/or.html
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Wysi Wyg
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Posted 06-27-06 12:56 PM
Really?
Oh joy!
http://search.ebay.com/search/searc...prclo=&saprchi=
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Mrs. Tiffany
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Posted 06-27-06 12:57 PM
Dear Message Board:
Just kidding! Put that chain back on your neck and get back on the computer!
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Giacamo
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Posted 06-27-06 09:41 PM
quote:
Wysi Wyg wrote:
Really?
Oh joy!
http://search.ebay.com/search/searc...prclo=&saprchi=
Dear Mr Wyg,
You are aok with me!
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Brittany_The_keeper
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Posted 07-04-06 12:17 PM
Does anyone have any idea how to make yarn wigs? or any link to tutorials?
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totalkathy
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Posted 07-04-06 05:08 PM
I did not make a wig, but to do Hildurs hair, I hot glue every strand, starting from the back, working up to the to the top, and around the ears, to a middle part, so I could put her hair in piggy tails, pony tails, or up in a 1/2 pony. I also cut bangs, and some strands around her face, it really turned out great, she has a massive amount of hair, but its what makes her so adorible.
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Brittany_The_keeper
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Posted 07-04-06 06:27 PM
well that was my second option individually adding each piece. But i just sorta winged it and made a simple wig by sewing it between two pieces of paper and then taking the paper off and im currently tacking it down. I figure i'll style it and tack that down as well. I may try the individual pieces next time and see if that's better.
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The Girl
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Posted 07-04-06 06:30 PM
Tamara talks a little bit about the process she went through for Princess Leia's wig in the thread for her entry at Craftster.
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Brittany_The_keeper
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Posted 07-04-06 08:28 PM
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Tamara talks a little bit about the process she went through for Princess Leia's wig in the thread for her entry at Craftster.
I saw that and asked maybe some day if she could make a tutorial about her process. I'm sure I'll get through this, and that the giftee will be pleased no matter what.
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Brittany_The_keeper
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Posted 07-05-06 12:30 AM
Here she is all finished, I think she turned out better than I anticipated. I compiled a few different techniques into one.
I was really relieved it worked so well, I was sort of running blind for the most part.
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Missus Melnee
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Posted 07-05-06 06:53 AM
Nice-lookin' hair, Brittany!
I've used a couple of different techniques. For short hair, fur works nicely... just cut it to shape and sew it down along the edges.
For longer hair, I do individual strands. I use a yarn needle to run traditional yarns, feathery-type materials used in knitting, or anything else that seems threadable. I found it easiest to cut pieces twice the length I need, run each one part-way through the fabric on the skull, the pull the rest of the piece through and let it hang evenly. This prevents the need for tie-off in monkey models not intended for little kids.
Once I used feathers:
I had to attach those to a base fabric and sew that to the head.
I've also used pom-poms for a couple of monkeys, albeit I have to confess to using the hot glue gun on those. Threading each one would be the proper way to do it.
Happy monkey making!
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Brittany_The_keeper
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Posted 07-05-06 10:11 AM
those are awesome! i like the feathers idea, you could make a flying monkey.  I'm going to try varying next time with the attachment method and see how it turns out.
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SUPERMONK!
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Posted 07-05-06 03:27 PM
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Brittany_The_keeper wrote:
those are awesome! i like the feathers idea, you could make a flying monkey. I'm going to try varying next time with the attachment method and see how it turns out.
DEAR BRITTANY,
I AM SUPERMONK!
I WOULD LIKE TO BE THE ONLY FLYING MONKEY!
IT'S NOT BECAUSE I FEAR COMPETITION, SUPERMONK! HAS NO COMPETITION, IT IS BECAUSE I ALREADY HAVE ENOUGH TROUBLE NAVIGATING BETWEEN ASTEROIDS AND JUMBO JETS.
YOUR FRIEND,
SUPERMONK!
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Posted 07-05-06 03:48 PM
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DEAR BRITTANY,
I AM SUPERMONK!
I WOULD LIKE TO BE THE ONLY FLYING MONKEY!
IT'S NOT BECAUSE I FEAR COMPETITION, SUPERMONK! HAS NO COMPETITION, IT IS BECAUSE I ALREADY HAVE ENOUGH TROUBLE NAVIGATING BETWEEN ASTEROIDS AND JUMBO JETS.
YOUR FRIEND,
SUPERMONK!
But we could creat the FFMAP! (Federal Flying Monkey Air Patrol) that would monitor flight patterns and coordinate air routes so no monkeys would get hurt!
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wendel
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Posted 07-13-06 06:57 AM
Friends, I have copied the following question from a newly started thread elsewhere on the board.
Humbly yours,
Wendel
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monkeymaker wrote:
Hello all!
Here I am in the land of Oz and all the way "down under" the sock monkey can seem a bit of a mystery. I was wondering if there were others who didn't live in North America who might like to help me with things like where to get the "Red Heel" socks without having to pay the exchange rate PLUS the gianormous shipping rates. I have made two sock cousins out of socks from the shops (Bonds Explorer) but I dream of getting my hands on the real deal. If anyone can help please shout out!
~Meg the monkey maker
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Posted 07-17-06 09:01 PM
Hi folks!! My name is Monte. im about three years old. I live with a really cool guy who has a mowhawk and lots of tattoos. he and I are best friends. he gives me free roam of the house and hangs out with me every day. He has told me im getting a little dirty and could use a scrub behind the ears.im not really sure how I should go about that without damaging myself. any suggestions to help me out would be greatly appreciated.
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Giacamo
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Posted 07-17-06 09:21 PM
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Monte Burke wrote:
Hi folks!! My name is Monte. im about three years old. I live with a really cool guy who has a mowhawk and lots of tattoos. he and I are best friends. he gives me free roam of the house and hangs out with me every day. He has told me im getting a little dirty and could use a scrub behind the ears.im not really sure how I should go about that without damaging myself. any suggestions to help me out would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Monte!
It sounds like you need a bath, and since we can't count on Vinny to give you THAT information on account of he hates soap, just tell your tattooed and mohawked owner to put you in a sink of warm sudsy water (shampoo rinses out the easiest and makes you smell good too) and squeeze you gently without twisting you. After you get clean, then you rinse under running water.
Now comes the scary part, at least for me. You have to get between 2 medium towels, or one big one, and get squeezed and squeezed.
After that, my maker hangs us out in the sun to dry the rest of the way.
Most importantly, WE NEVER EVER USE ANY MACHINES IN THE BATHING PROCESS!
Thanks for asking, and stop in any time you want.
Your friend,
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Monte Burke
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Posted 07-19-06 10:25 PM
I took my bath last night. lots of bubbles. had my rubber monekys to play with while I was scrubbin.
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Giacamo
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Posted 07-19-06 10:42 PM
WOWEEEEE!
You are beyond brave there 'bro, I could never have sat there and WATCHED the water actually pour into the tubby like that!
I think I'm gonna try that in anticipation of our beach party. You look like you feel alot better bein all clean, was it worth it?
Your friend,
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Posted 07-19-06 11:04 PM
WOW!
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Posted 07-20-06 12:46 AM
Those rubber monkeys look really fun.
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Posted 07-20-06 06:22 AM
Hello, Monte! I have such happiness to make greetings to you!
You are a pretty monkey! Did you have enjoyments of your bathings?! It has seemings of great fun, especially with all of the bubbles! (Tee-hee!)
Do you like chocolate cake?! Or dancing in your bare feets?! Or the smellings of the rain?!
Thank you! Pleese be a very happy Monte peeples!
XXOOXX
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Monte Burke
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Posted 07-20-06 08:49 AM
bath time was loads of fun. definatly worth it. Im all clean and now I stink pretty!!
chocolate cake? mmmm I always am bare feeted!!! and I dont like the rain much. I prefer sunny warm days
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Posted 07-20-06 09:40 AM
Hi Monte! Did you use a Q-Tip to clean out your ears? Did you blow bubbles under the water? Did you test the water with your toe before you jumped in? I never had a bath before! Nice to meet you!
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Posted 07-20-06 09:44 AM
Hi Monte! Do you like garden foods? Have you ever seen a caterpillar? Can you do the hula hoop? What is your favorite game? Nice to meet you!
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Posted 07-20-06 10:58 AM
Hi Monte,
That was a brave thing you did! did it feel good? or creapy? I got my paw wet once, scared me a lots!
I live in Nebraska, we have lotsa corn here.
I love Sally. bye!
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