Hello friends! Captions are out for transcription and should be up later tonight! :) ALSO: Please be on the lookout for a ding-dang scammer in the comment section. I'm not hosting any kind of giveway on 'telegram' or would EVER ask you for money so please report them if you see them! THANK YOU LOVE YOU

@Waterflame

Жыл бұрын

I hate having to wait for the captions, because I always want to watch your videos as soon as they come out, but I *truly* thank you for putting captions on your videos so I (and others) can fully enjoy your content!

@mikespalaceofdowntime4773

Жыл бұрын

Totally gonna watch Muppet Treasure Island. Thank you so much Rach for being a bright spot in my day. Your quirks and personality always bring a smile to my face. Also love the chair great work!👍

@phantomx6988

Жыл бұрын

this could not have been more perfect i was just thinking of doing similar to my gaming chair!!! ty

@miippi

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for immediately telling us that they will be up later. I really appreciate it, even though this means I have to wait to watch your video.

@sarahsnow9088

Жыл бұрын

❤ Hello Rachel ❤ If you do end up deciding to redo the epoxy sculpt parts may I make a suggestion? I think the design would look more "complete" or "cohesive" if the wood headrest went down all the way to the seat instead of only floating on the headrest. Mind you I am thinking about the Pinterest examples you showed us while making this suggestion so I hope you do not mind my suggestion. I really appreciate you doing this project and showing us how you did it because I plan to do my chair now using the pattern making idea you did. I have been struggling with ideas of how to redo my chair fabric and you have shown me a way that is easier/less expensive for me. Thank you again for your inspiration from a long time subscriber.

Another episode of Rachel little by little turning her house into the Shire, with a wifi connection.

@crystallinecrisis3901

Жыл бұрын

Is that not what we all secretly (or loudly) crave?

@mikaylaeager7942

Жыл бұрын

You know hobbits would be all about that Netflix and Chill! In the entirely uneuphemistic sense

@LordGertz

Жыл бұрын

Not having the WiFi is why the Entwives left.

@NikkiDoesStufff

Жыл бұрын

I agree Nikki

@sushreeshashwata

Жыл бұрын

And also prime delivery is all i want 😂

I love that Rachel has a real cat, and chose to CGI one into the bit anyway. Because we know doing all the work to add one in post is easier than getting a live cat to cooperate. 😂

@Burning_Dwarf

Жыл бұрын

I mean yea, cooperative cats are rare

@kallandar13

Жыл бұрын

Binx definitely would have a very limited tolerance for those shenanigans.

@queenofsparrows9890

Жыл бұрын

One of the main rules of entertainment: never work with children or animals.

@liluhosking2613

Жыл бұрын

wait whaaatt?? i didnt see it :(

@Caerph1lly

Жыл бұрын

This is the first thing I thought when that CGI cat popped up! 😂😂😂

I honestly think someone would have a million dollar idea if they could make comfy aesthetic computer chairs in themes like this.

@AislynneDeLaLune

9 ай бұрын

I’d buy one for sure

@slevig415

8 ай бұрын

fr not all gamers want strictly race car styled chairs lol

@minecraftfirefighter

6 ай бұрын

@@slevig415 What if i want my chair as a vintage race car

@CodyRPierce

5 ай бұрын

​@slevig415 I want one that looks like a throne, not a knock off race car part

"Someone will find it 40 years from now in a thrift store and think; what is this monstrosity?" - I love those moments, so, win-win. 😅

@isabelchapaespinosa46

Жыл бұрын

Am I the only one that, in video cover from the way it’s blurred up, thought for a second that the chair was Dubious Food? 😂😂😅

@Stars.oftheSky

11 ай бұрын

Everyone should love them

I feel like you've unlocked a gaming chair niche that desperately needs to become more common. Victorian gaming chairs ⭐

@nefertitimontoya

Жыл бұрын

This plus nerdforge's custom pc's

@Alicewatcheseverything

Жыл бұрын

and really most modern objects, there's needs to be more diversity. Some things are just so boring.

@biancacamillagambrioli5830

Жыл бұрын

@@Alicewatcheseverything the arts and crafts movement people are just shaking their heads disappointingly from their lushly decorated graves because "we" let industry get to the same point AGAIN

@kynahjai

Жыл бұрын

absolutely! Mechanical keyboards have their niche but custom gaming chairs?! amazeballs

Rachel's new words of wisdom really speak to me, "bad planners can't be choosers."

@Tenareful

Жыл бұрын

I think that needs to be a merch line

@miippi

Жыл бұрын

Can I be a chooser if I'm really good at planning, just trash at sticking to them?

@stevezytveld6585

Жыл бұрын

@@Tenareful I need that sticker for my sewing case... - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

@maudline

Жыл бұрын

I feel this in the very depths of my soul 😅

@johannageisel5390

Жыл бұрын

I actually thought she would combine the corduroy with the lighter flowery fabric. But then again, the other corduroy also looks really nice. I am just working on an underskirt where I had a similar problem (have been felling seams while watching this video): I've sewn a skirt out of a weirdly cut tunic style shirt that an elderly woman gave me, and decided it needed an underskirt for a variety of reasons. Then I found a piece of linen-viscose mix in the bargain bin at the department store and it was the right weight and type of fabric to go well with the skirt. I thought it was just enough for an underskirt, so I bought it. While cutting out the pieces I realized that it was just short of enough, and then I also made a stupid mistake and cut some pieces wrongly. So I took another, coarser linen and made the back part of the underskirt out of that, but also cut that shorter and attached a wide band of the finer fabric to it. So, you will only see the good fabric peeking out from under the skirt and nobody will know it is a mix. ^ ^ I can even justify it by saying I made the part you're sitting on from a sturdier fabric and one that also doesn't yellow because it's already unbleached. Lol. Anyway, I have to make a whole bunch more seams now because the back is all pieced together.

Honestly, when I was bingewatching your videos during Quarantine, you made me realize "wow, I could work in a craft store..." and now I've been at Joann Fabrics for two and half years 😂 Thank you for awakening a dream in me that I didn't realize I had, I love it there

@moxiebombshell

Жыл бұрын

hahahaholy crap, that's awesome!! Congratulations !

This actually gave me the motivation I needed to go and mend a hole in my car seat with some flowery fabric, that I've never had the courage to do before because "if no one ever did it, maybe there's a reason and you can't do it for said reason, even if I still can't come up with what that reason could be". Basically, you teach me with every video that if you can think of it, you can do it.

@grizeldaxxx4568

Жыл бұрын

I have seen people sew on embroidery patches over cat scratched furniture ..looks so cool for those of us who can not do it for reals

@mumblepot

Жыл бұрын

i was thinking of something similar for my recliner that i was donated! glad to see that there's more of us being inspired!

@hobbiegardengirl9162

Жыл бұрын

I love it!!

that $600 gaming chair deserves this makeover and i'm not afraid to say it

@Gucciblackberry

Жыл бұрын

Honestly, the grey AINT it.🤢 my boyfriend has one that’s black and white with some gaming teams logo on it, luckily it’s an eye that looks cool

@LadyAhro

Жыл бұрын

Especially when, on average, gaming chairs aren’t actually that comfortable vs a same priced ergonomic office chair. Might as well beautify the thing.

@Cheshiregrinn91

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I have a second hand gaming chair that is a boring black and really just not cute at all and I might just try my hand at crocheting a back cover for it (the seat is fine since it is under the desk when not in use anyway)

as fun as it is watching professionals make stuff, it's also really fun watching an artist just fuck around and finding out and you fill that void for me big time thank you

@petloverspy

Жыл бұрын

I honestly learn so much from watching Rachel fuck around and find out how *not* to do things

@MelynnxRose

Жыл бұрын

@@petloverspy Same! It's very enjoyable, and it motivates me to try new things! I got into needle felting recently just because I watched her do it and I got obsessed aha

@petloverspy

Жыл бұрын

@@MelynnxRose me too, she’s one of the people who got me back into sewing

@E_FoxSnowspirit

Жыл бұрын

Actually do agree!!! It can be fun to experiment and it’s nice to see someone fail, learn, and try again because that’s how it really is (cliche lol)

I'm so glad someone finally addressed that gaming (and desk) chairs need more variety/ beauty! I'm always wondering where the pastels and organic tones are. Why can't they be cozy, beautiful, AND ergonomic? I love that you didn't let it hold you back and you just went and made one! 👏

I really appreciate that you discussed your failings in a project because so many people don't and it gives people unrealistic expectations. I know it's not a great feeling when something you really love and worked hard on doesn't come out or quite work the way you wanted, but I thank you for sharing. Also, cut yourself some slack! As you said, it was your first time ever working with that material!!! I feel like anyone could and probably has mad that mistake. You're human. It's okay. It looks great and you learned from it and that's what truly matters.

Someone definitely needs to start of business of supporting and comfortable office chairs that also look like haunted Victorian chairs

@Fuffydud

Жыл бұрын

The "gamer" aesthetic has dominated the ergonomic chair market for too long! And it's totally out of fashion anyway!

@junoantaresofficial

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!! I would genuinely buy one.

@hmcturnan

Жыл бұрын

And the ergonomic gamer chairs ARENT EVEN ERGONOMIC 😭

@evamuhlbauer4575

Жыл бұрын

@@hmcturnan Wait, really? How can I tell if a chair is ergonomic? I have a gaming chair (for my back, I am not a gamer), but I can't say I love the way it looks. I was thinking about searching other ergonomic chairs but don't really know how, on what sites or with what keywords.

She is so incredibly talented, but I spent the whole video thinking "You can take the chair apart! It unscrews!!"

@laurahill9643

Жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking! All that would work so much easier if Nick just took it apart!

@stephaniehomeyer6344

Жыл бұрын

Yeah Nick! Help a girl out!

@download351

Жыл бұрын

Ugggggggggh RIGHT?! I was all "You can get that seat cover to fit perfectly if you just. pull it. apart. Alan key or screwdriver and you're off! Actually, my seat desperately needs recovering and I feel like now I've been given a challenge. I'll definitely take the seat apart to do it though 🤣🤣

@electronics-girl

Жыл бұрын

Having just bought a Secret Lab chair and put it together a couple of months ago, I was painfully aware of all the different pieces.

@TheRealKissyRee

Жыл бұрын

See, I watched this on my roku just after getting up for the morning, and my thought was "is there some way to chop block the wheels so they don't roll?" 😂

"Looking like an alien who's never seen a chair before" had me literally cackling and rolling on the floor I love you.

You inspired me to give the living room a makeover into a medieval lady's solar and musical conservatory, and my office into a steampunk study. Make the Whimsy you wish to see in your world!

@ravent3016

8 ай бұрын

Would def. watch that makeover video; please share!

My very favorite thing about Rachel is that she is always doing things that your "civilized" brain is trained to think you shouldn't/can't do. She just waves that thought away and does shit in the name of WHIMSY. And honestly, even if things don't go 100% right, that shit right there is what I need. Thank you Rachel, for always Doin it for the Whimsy. You inspire and encourage this burned out maker and remind folk that you can just do shit, for funsies.

this is her most cursed creation yet and it brings me so much joy because this is 100% categorically, unequivocally something I would see in the thrift store and just stare at, dumbstruck with awe and wonder because what the actual hell is that... Rachel is king for always coming through with those bumfuzzlingly magical creations.

@beckstheimpatient4135

Жыл бұрын

I love Rachel - which is why I'm not posting this on r/DIWHY. Her idea is brilliant, I love the moulding on the top, the embroidery is very cute, and she chose a pretty and very durable fabric. And that's all I'll say about it.

@Brizwho

Жыл бұрын

‘bumfuzzingly magical creations’. if that doesn’t describe what Rachel makes idk what does

@pleiades_nuts

Жыл бұрын

@@A.L.75 its got to be a word. if it isn't I have been sold a false bill of goods.

As someone who has worked professionally with 2-part epoxies, a word of advice on the bad cure situation: Try and lock it in a stuffy room with a lot of windows on a warm day, but not directly in the sun. Shut the vents, windows, and door and let it "cook" in there from dawn to dusk. I've had epoxies interact with the plastic in the mixing cup and mess up the curing process and have salvaged them with a chemistry oven set to 100F. *Gentle* ambient heat can sometimes encourage hardening just enough to push it into the acceptable range. I emphasize gentle ambient heat because things like a heat gun or direct sunlight can absolutely ruin your hard work by making the epoxy crack, discolor, or otherwise degrade. Your work is beautiful. I'd hate to see you having to scrape it off because you were just a tad too impatient with something as infuriatingly fussy as 2-part epoxy. Edit: Another solution that comes to mind is coating the bad clay in something like spray-on bedliner, which will put a tough, hardened shell around the clay. It will still have a bit of squish, but shouldn't be sticky or prone to denting anymore.

Rachel was on fire this episode with all the segments and comedic tangents.

I usually add a touch of black acrylic paint to my apoxie sculpt. Not only does it darken it but also a great indicator of when it's fully mixed.

@pearlygirl88

Жыл бұрын

Oh that’s smart! Thanks for the tip!

@gloriouslyimperfect

Жыл бұрын

Love this tip!

Yay, Editing Rachel usually gets asked for things rather than asked what she wants, as Lizzo says “it’s about damn time!” Next up: a frame for the computer screen to make it like a magic mirror ✨

@susanconner6586

Жыл бұрын

YES! Great idea!

@SuperPooped

Жыл бұрын

MATE YES

@MommaSkelly

Жыл бұрын

I LOVE this idea!! Then need to figure out how to "upgrade" the keyboard and mouse ascetics after.

@TsushiRoll

Жыл бұрын

I really hope she sees your comment!!

@braveheartopenmind

Жыл бұрын

YESSSS

I love watching Rachel terraforming her entire house.

The fact that you did this without taking the chair apart is amazing

As someone who is practical to the point of boring at times, I deeply appreciate your whimsy and the way you decorate all the things around you. It reminds me not everything HAS to be practical to have value.

@Justerin12

Жыл бұрын

Is IS practical if it makes you happy!

If you have to hand sew on any furniture again, try using a curved needle, it makes a WORLD of difference. I found one in my sewing stash and thought “weird” until I actually needed an upholstery needle to use on my couch.

@femkevanwageningen6068

Жыл бұрын

Yassss, I have a curved one called "matras needle" from a set from the triftstore. Never needed it yet but I just know that one day it will be my salvation 😂

@starofgalaxies

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I actually bought a set because I got a tear in my blazer's driver seat and even though it was the side where very few people would see, I knew it was there and I needed to fix it

@JustToSaveYou

Жыл бұрын

This!

@ixykix

Жыл бұрын

It really makes a big difference!

@mrs_mothra547

Жыл бұрын

Ohhhh that's what those are for. Makes so much sense

Real talk, the duct tape dress form applied to upholstery is INSPIRED!!!

Can I just say, you give us all the courage to just “jump in” head first to a project? Love your channel!

@rmcates3035

Жыл бұрын

Also, (cuz I forgot to add), I half expected you to make a steam punk chair after you talked about all the gizmos on the chair.

Me: side eyes our gray, ergonomic desk chair from across the room My husband: "Please, no."

@DrTurtleBee

Жыл бұрын

😂

@Tvianne

Жыл бұрын

DO IT. (At least a bit of colour?)

@tannad5332

Жыл бұрын

Same

@m.maclellan7147

Жыл бұрын

DO IT ! ;)

@nixi7688

Жыл бұрын

Grounds for divorce. Who needs that kind of negativity 😂

I never thought i would want a whimsical gaming chair. Now I want a whimsical gaming chair.

@ChristinaIgnacioDeines

Жыл бұрын

I covered my office chair in pink and olive gold damask cut velvet jacquard. Best decision ever.

@ChristinaIgnacioDeines

Жыл бұрын

If you put on a good audio book, epic podcast, or playlist, the struggley bits feel more like a puzzle and less like "Why did I do this?!"

@DAYBROK3

Жыл бұрын

they need to sell these, not everyone lives a cyberpunk life

@angrytrees7519

Жыл бұрын

I've always wanted one and now it simply must happen. My current gaming chair is kind of like mesh so my immediate thought was some kind of embroidery on it all over. Like that plastic mesh grandma covers tissue boxes with.

I'm honestly just so happy someone else recognizes the absolute masterpiece of cinema that is Muppet Treasure Island! Cannot stress how much I love that movie, not to mention that beautiful chair!!!!

I love how you are unafraid to just do things nobody has ever done before. And in defense of the clay mixing, you are literally the FIRST person(myself included) I've seen actually listen to the warning and wear gloves to use Apoxy Sculpt lol

@steffist.8404

6 ай бұрын

But she didnt laaaaterrrr

Rachel: I'm gonna put on a mask because I don't want to breathe in foam dust Also Rachel: *paws the epoxy goop with bare hands, rubs hands near eyes*

@missyk2454

Жыл бұрын

It's not an exaggeration to say I nearly screamed watching her do that 🥲

@EarlGreyCrochet

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm regularly concerned about her lack of safety especially PPE

@ocinidolegna

Жыл бұрын

that part killed me 😭

@annafantasia

Жыл бұрын

Also I think she just used a bandana?? Oh god

@becauseimafan

Жыл бұрын

She's not just using epoxy, she's using *Apoxie Sculpt* - it's designed for this. She wears gloves for all the mixing and kneading, she's doing fine, y'all

I was literally contemplating embroidering my gaming chair for the past month because I hate how modern it looks in my cottage core x Victorian gothic style room. Good to know I'm not insane and it *can* be done!

@karowolkenschaufler7659

Жыл бұрын

if you are clever about making the covers and in a way so they open and close and attatch to the chair with velcro... you can have different ones and switch accorting to your mood. the work I get payed for includes drafting patterns for stuff like this. also clothes but also covers for objects. and my stupid brain is already exploring the options.

@adedow1333

Жыл бұрын

Do it. Just do it.

@BrokenDarkFire

Жыл бұрын

@@karowolkenschaufler7659 Can I sew? No. Am I still thinking about trying this now that you’ve floated a relatively easy option like Velcro into my brain? Yes!

@KialayaKreations

Жыл бұрын

Mmm what? "cottage core x Victorian gothic style room."!?!? I now have a craze to see photos of that room sooo bad. Going over to stalk your channel to see if I get a peek.

@karowolkenschaufler7659

Жыл бұрын

@@BrokenDarkFire have curage. sewing is not that hard. especially with an object cover where it absoutely does not matter what the inside looks like. tip for figuring it out: take paper (cheap package paper, the big roles. or paper for covering the floor when you paint a wall...) and put it on your chair. then you can, surface by surface, draw the shape of the chair's textile parts. pins help to keep things in place. painter's tape is a quick way to connect them and figure out closures. and when you have cut off just a bit too much of the piece of paper, painter's tape is a quick way to add that bit of surface again or connect paper. with velcro you need overlapping parts somewhere so the back can open... paper and painter's tape. then futz around and find out. I use this method frequently at work.

Smol tip for the apoxie sculpt from someone who has been on the doll making battlefield with it, try mixing it in small batches! It'll be easier to knead and you will have an easier time seeing if all of it is mixed together enough. It seems like it would take more time but it actually saves you a lot of time and finger strain! I love how the chair came out, I'm going to go add fake woodgrain to all my belongings now

@ScottLuvsRenFaires

9 ай бұрын

Also, get a kitchen scale and weigh out equal amounts of the two parts. Also also, if you have a rolling pin you can roll the epoxy thin, fold it in half and roll it thin again. Do this 15-20 times and your epoxy will be well mixed.

Never stop being a crafty Hobbit weirdo! Your adventures bring me so much joy! I get very “Well if she can do it…..so can I!” feels when I watch you! ❤

"Doesn't chop my garlic." Is a perfect Maksyism.❤

Dude, the embroidery on the chair and the shine of the embroidery are stellar. It looks so good. Honestly, it's amazing and I'm so sorry the epoxy didn't work out just right. That really sucks.

@kalieris

Жыл бұрын

The freehand embroidery on corduroy was legit impressive. I’ve tried doing similar things and that shit is hard. It came out lovely!

sewing tip: for the fabric cover, you can mould it on the chair with the seams and fabric inside out, marked the seams when it's all fitted, sew all the parts, turn it outside in and put it on the chair like a sock (a little bit stretchy fabric can help). We did that technique in fashion school to remake the cover of our dressing form mannequins😉

Three of the best Disney movies. I'd not be able to get past Love Led Us Here without stopping to put on a performance for my dogs.

@chlorophyllheart

Жыл бұрын

I listened to that song soooo many times 💚

as someone with an utter lack of a ‘good enough gene’ (which means I’m never truly satisfied with anything I do and often struggle even attempting something because I know perfection is not attainable), I’m in complete awe of how fearlessly you delve into new things. I know for a fact I would’ve brought out the kitchen scales to measure that epoxy, but you’d probably make 10 new things in the time I spent carefully considering the best way to start doing 1. it’s like.. balance in the universe, y’know?

@johannageisel5390

Жыл бұрын

I feel you! I'm also the type of person who does things slowly but tried to make them as perfect as possible. I would probably have tried to dab on some hardener on the gum-like parts if I had noticed that they didn't harden well.

@robina.9402

Жыл бұрын

I also struggle with good enough and starting without perfectly planning things. I love watching Rachel to encourage me to just go try something!

@emily3916

Жыл бұрын

You *should* use a kitchen scale for measuring out the apoxie sculpt.

Rachel's channel is really just "I Can't Believe It's Not Wood!" at this point XD and I'm living for it!

rachel is genuinely so skilled and talented with crafting stuff and sewing. i can only dream of making the things she does

I literally felt the same way about my inherited desk chair and just got green velvet seat covers for it. 😂 The bar is now much higher

Rachel is so incredibly masterful with all of her projects and yet so chaotic. I’ve never seen such a perfect blend of artistry and chaos and I’m here for it.🤣❤️

@grandmasgopnik9642

Жыл бұрын

Same I love it

@richardlobinske5174

Жыл бұрын

When using the Apoxie products, wetting your fingers or hands helps the kneading process. Usually you kneed to knead for a good minute to mix thoroughly.

i recommend using a small table scale to weigh your parts A and B to make sure you have absolutely a perfect ratio!

@misslazybones

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I came here to suggest a kitchen scale might be just what she needs to ensure she has equal parts! 😄

@alisonbrandon9059

Жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea!

@2mitts

Жыл бұрын

A cheap postal one would work well too, super important when you're using epoxies or any two-part product to get those ratios right!

@m.maclellan7147

Жыл бұрын

@@2mitts My boss bought us one for 25 bucks on A-ma-GLOM ! (I HATE big corps! And I worked there for 6 months - YUCK!)

@Teverell

Жыл бұрын

I was going to suggest this, too, glad to see someone got there before me. People who make stuff using resin measure it using scales for the same reason: the ratio needs to be pretty exact for it to harden. Love Rachel's reveal outfit and her sense of whimsy. She's moving into the Shire bit by bit - if we see her remake her front door into the round door Bag End has, I honestly won't be surprised.

My husband has one of those monstrosities and I've always wondered how to make it look more harmonious with all the antique furniture in our home! That said, I've singlehandedly renovated a bathroom from top to bottom, and the scope of this project STILL makes my palms sweaty. You're brave. ❤

for the gummy spots, paint on UV resin and seal. I hate working with Epoxy sculpt becasue of the need to be so accurate. but the uv resin will help. Pro tip, no uv lamp will beat 30 mins in the sun if you have the weather for it

The "working out what the chair does" song is quite honestly the most perfect song I have ever heard

@katjaanjuli

Жыл бұрын

“Lookin’ like an alien who’s never seen a ****ing chair before” 🎵

@cenedra20

Жыл бұрын

Such a hidden jem, that one😆

@salemsmith7085

Жыл бұрын

3:52

I always appreciate honesty when things don't go as planned. And Muppet Treasure Island is FIRE!

I just thought it might be helpful to say I've worked with Apoxie sculpt a lot and it really helps to wear thicker plastic gloves - the type you would use for washing dishes - to knead part a and b together. They still stick like the latex gloves do, but it's less of an issue because they're thicker and sturdier.

Did this video inspire me to give my husbands wheelchair a makeover? YES Will I postpone that idea indefinitely because I’m afraid of ruining the one thing he needs to get around? Also yes.

@hollyslager2883

Жыл бұрын

oooh very interesting I hope you do get to it and it goes well

@lenaeospeixinhos

Жыл бұрын

Victorian looking but with modern tech: awesome. Maybe try to make it removable, in case it goes wrong or isn't always adapted to the situation (thinking about going through airport security, for example)?

@ixykix

Жыл бұрын

Dooo iiiit! I'm on my 2nd power chair. I took the makeover leap with my first and it came out brilliantly. Go for it!!

@kristena5825

Жыл бұрын

STEAMPUNK PLEASE

@annierminx

Жыл бұрын

@@kristena5825 I fully support this

I adore this! this should be a series (making things more whimsical!)

@MichelleH1791

Жыл бұрын

Great idea!! Random whimsy!!!!!```

@m.maclellan7147

Жыл бұрын

@Michelle Hein Ooooo ! Rachel needs a "WHEEL OF WHIMSY" (trademark) - with different items that she must "whimsyfy" when she spins & lands on them !

I love that she’s like “i’m pretty sure these are kind of expensive” rachel that is a $700 chair 😭😭 but what you did with it absolutely transformed it into the most whimsical little piece; it’s such a shame to see how bland and flat modern furniture has become, especially with how advanced production has become!! The amount of effort and detail you put in is just -chefs kiss-

I use apoxie sculpt all the time for fossil restoration! It's pretty normal to not end up with evenly used tubs despite best efforts. If sculptures don't cure in eight hours or more (cold temps can slow it down) you should redo it. You can also gently microwave the a and b side separately and it makes mixing waaayy easier and speeds up curing time! Good luck!

@michelleb2996

Жыл бұрын

Cool!

Since youve sewn the upholstery straight into the chair, you could also sew diamond tufts in to reduce some of the loose saggy bits ❤

@seeminglymeaningless

Жыл бұрын

I hope she sees your comment, because your idea makes so much sense.

Gaming chairs often have magnetic accessories. There is so much you could do by embedding magnets into adornments (like the sculpted pieces), and then have it be modular.

Felt that with the French knots. I've found keeping tension the whole time helps, but honestly I have a scrap piece of fabric that I practice everytime I need to remember that stitch 😅

@lissaquon607

Жыл бұрын

Word - I learned embroidery ages ago and still remember all the stitches but French knots. Nope my brain just refuses to hold onto that.

My first reaction was “how can someone turn a gaming chair into something whimsy? There’s no way” but the end result totally impressed me. Also Rachel’s reveal outfit is giving serious Shrek Fiona vibes ✨

I thought that maybe I saw a scale there when you were pulling out the Apoxie Sculpt and I was like "good, she's going to make sure she gets a 1:1 ratio." And then I remembered that Rachel likes to live dangerously 😂

Cadbury mini eggs are literally one of my top 10 favorite candies, EVER. I love when Easter comes around because I can find them again 😊

That looks AMAZING. I didn't see the chair up close and personal, but my knowledge of hastily recovering a chair has taught me: sometimes you can unscrew the screws holding the seat on the frame, semi attach or glue the fabric in place, and then re-attach it to the frame, anchoring the new fabric. Again, I'm no expert, but it worked for me.

I really appreciate it when you analyze what you could have done better and why. It helps us learn as you learn. Those no shame in mistakes, especially if you can learn from them.

@spotterofgold

Жыл бұрын

"EVERY DEFECT GETS RESPECT." ~Laura Kampf

Rachel that is SO much apoxie sculpt. I see doll customizers use it and they talk about how heavy it gets and how expensive it is, so I'm sort of in awe. The sculpting itself looked really good! And it was very ambitious for your first use, so don't beat yourself up.

You are making my life so much more fun and whimsical. Thank you Rachel for your crazy ideas, your sense of humor that cracks me up and your awesome comedy timing.

I have an office chair which is fabric, rather than PVC and don’t particularly like and put a blanket or another fabric over it in summer. Love the idea of making a cover for it with embroidery. I probably won’t put the lovely wooden embellishments on for mine. Thanks for sharing.

I think it would have been so fun to get a reaction from your hubby about the chair transformation 😂🤣😂 I wish I had even just an ounce of your talent!

@Toasttttttttt

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, I kept hoping the video would end with his reaction 😂 those chairs really aren't cheap 😆

This has old school Rachel video vibes and I’m LIVING for it. All your videos are great but I love this style!

@mandeliongardens

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Exactly what I was thinking, too!!

I definitely don't think you need to feel embarrassed about the epoxy clay not coming out perfect, dear Rachel. This is your very first time using a new medium, it's only natural for there to be a bit of trial and error 😉 I absolutely love how the chair came out, it's so CUTE 😍

Cadbury mini eggs every Easter season always!!! Robin eggs ick!! Right after Valentines I start looking for those Cadbury mini eggs!! It's the chefs kiss!! 🥰

That last image with all the lush green of your outfit and the chair and the red of your hair and lipstick perfectly centered in the frame set off a whimsical spark of joy in my soul! This is why I watch!!

it's got so much maksy!!!(similar to moxie, but to a level of whimsy which only Rachel herself can reach) seriously, this is so cool and having furniture that makes you happy when you see it is always worth it in my books

I love the concept and creative license used for the design of this Victorian/fantasy makeover! Lots of words to say, "I 💚L-O-V-E💚 this chair and I want one of my own!"!!!

despite how frustrating it must have been for you, thanks for keeping it real with us! it's so nice seeing youtubers in your crafty genre being honest about what works and what doesnt and why. i hope you find a solution, and PLEASE wet your gloves instead of your hands to smooth it, and make sure to wear a face mask with the apoxie if you sand it!! be safe while crafting

For the apoxie sculpt, (and if you did this but it just wasn't in the clips you used feel free to ignore me) it's a little easier to get even amounts and mix it more evenly if you roll out the two parts into logs first - i personally find it easier to judge the proportions that way, and then you can twist the logs around each other a bunch of times and get a head start on making sure both parts are evenly distributed (also I second the comment someone else made about adding a dab of pigment naking it easier to judge when everything's mixed)

@bbshrimp

Жыл бұрын

yaaaaas this is pretty much how I was taught to mix it as well! roll each part into a ball so you can see you have even quantities and then twist together into a rope, fold over on itself, twist together, repeat repeat repeat lol

I'm someone who actually likes the generic gaming chair aesthetic, but as soon as you finished this & sat in it I was like "well, this chair is perfect." It really does totally match you, and I love the embroidery details.

Robin's eggs. This should not even be debated. Robin's are superior. Also I'm enjoying all the whimsy so much!

"Bad planners can't be choosers", that one hit me too damn hard

Omg this video perfectly encapsulates my feelings about so much modern design- in their efforts to appeal to more people, designers have made stuff that appeals to no one bc it has no character. Absolutely love the chair!

Honestly your production value and your energy have been so awesome lately, it’s great to see you having so much fun making videos again!

@azrani2023

Жыл бұрын

Felt the same!!!!!

Thank you Rachel for being unafraid of making mistakes, acknowledging them, and finding a way to make it work! It's beautiful, flaws and all!

Eeeeeeeey I haven't heard another person make an All Time Low reference before. That unlocked something primal in my memory from high school. That song is going to be stuck in my head for the rest of the week.

Rachel: "As Frankie once said" Me: "Relax?" Rachel: "🎶THATS LIFE🎶"

I just want to say it is so inspiring to see you be so apprehensive in the early stages of your project. And then your sheer exuberance and excitement at your efforts manifesting is always so encouraging when I'm staring at my latest "what did I just do" part of a project :D

The day is always better when Rachel posts

My mom would redo our furniture with these little nails that’s looked like mushrooms instead of the staples. And also A dry brush white and black for distressed wood and you’ll be golden

Definitely going to try that pattern making trick on my wheelchair! I've been struggling to find a pattern for my brand and style of chair cover.

@barbaraferron7994

Жыл бұрын

Or you could drape and pin an old sheet on the chair to make the pattern.

"Old gum under a desk that hasn't been there very long" is a surprisingly apt description of mixing apoxie sculpt, it has the most bizarre texture when you're actually in the process of grabbing the two parts and mixing them.

1) The song at the beginning was the most relatable I've heard in years. 2) "Bad planners can't be choosers" is going on my dry erase board.

You are an inspiation to me. Thanks to you, I realized that I am an adult that owns her own home and can do anything se wants within its walls (as long as my husband is semi on board, he has opinions too)

Rachel, when her first baby is born: you know what? This baby is just not whimsical enough for me *makes it a tiny mouse costume* ❤️

@AliciaB.

Жыл бұрын

lemme cover the baby in epoxy and paint some wood texture on top

@tippytappy

Жыл бұрын

@@AliciaB. and make the crib look like a mouse trap from disney’s cinderella

Robin’s Eggs all the way. Love this chair. The embroidering everyday objects is very much goals!

This makes me want to remake the seat covers I made for a message chair in my house. I didn't know how to take the chair apart and the pleather was just shedding and I also wanted to make the covers removable but without zippers. The sheer yardage of straps I had to sew and button holes I had to make was just...it was good practice at least. If you are interested in using apoxy scuplt more in the future, may I suggest the doll customization/doll artist community on KZread. Quite a few of them use this medium and because they work on such a small scale they know how to get good detail. Dollightful uses this medium a lot in her modification-heavy dolls and I think you might like her dragon series and her Halloween specials.

Muppet treasure island is like 79% of my personality. Not a week goes by without one of those songs stuck in my head.

@jaykelley2982

Жыл бұрын

SAME, literally my fav childhood movie

@marenjones6665

Жыл бұрын

With a 2 month detour to Muppet Christmas Carol... yep, pretty much.

@peanutanddexterHQ

Жыл бұрын

​@@marenjones6665 YES!! same here

This is the content I never even knew I needed. I’ve had an upsetting day and this is so, so comforting.

@findingbeautyinthepain8965

Жыл бұрын

I hope you’re feeling better emotionally, physically, and spiritually! ❤

I love that you say something silly, tell yourself not to say it, and then put it in the video anyway. impeccable energy.

Your enthusiasm and dedication to maintaining whimsy throughout your home is something I can only hope to aspire to.

Golden rule: if something has “epoxy” in the name, you better get those scales out😂 As soon as Rachel gave us “that looks about right” with two random epoxy blobs in her hands my heart dropped😅

@rachelbel8177

Жыл бұрын

I was literately coming here to say that lol. Those digital scales are cheap, come in usb rechargeable, and anything "epoxy" really really really wants you to use one lol

@nicoletim8095

Жыл бұрын

As someone who builds and paints miniatures for tabletop wargames, I was also extremely nervous for her. I've never used "green stuff" on my models, but my husband has done it a bunch so I know how it works. Mixing it well is also important.

@DrTurtleBee

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, scales don't work. They want you to mix by volume for epoxy clays. One component is significantly heavier than the other and if you went by weight it would be off. You can make equal sized balls like the instructions say, or I find equal sized discs easier. Just draw a disc on a sheet of wax paper and roll it out to the desired thickness. Cut it using a craft knife. Add a dab of acrylic black paint and smash the two discs together. You'll know they're fully mixed once you can't see anymore black paint swirls. The paint doesn't seem to affect the curing that I've found at any rate.

@gabbyg213

Жыл бұрын

​@@DrTurtleBee awesome instructions! Never used the stuff but I feel like I'm ready now!

@MayLina

Жыл бұрын

@@DrTurtleBee the one that Rachel used both components are equal in grams if you check the packaging, so the scales would definitely be beneficial in this case

I think you should add little mushrooms, faries, acrons what have you along the trim of your walls. Like little hidden treasures scattered around your house! Like looking at the first doorway you expertly rolled into, under the little step up or next to one of the pillars/ door frame could be such a cute place for a fairy holidng a leaf umbrella to be poking out