AlpacaAsh

Ronghua: the making of a silk flower 🪷

I started learning Ronghua this year! It’s a technique from China all about using silk thread and wire to create flowers.

I’d seen this technique a little while ago and was fascinated by it. I’m very excited my current project called for a flower to be made. 😘

I’ve really enjoyed making this one and hope I have the time to make more. It’s very relaxing, except for the part when you cut the strips. That part is very scary. 😱 I did lose a couple petals in that step but it’s okay, we learn and get better! Here’s to learning new things and being okay with being bad at something. 🤝

Thank you to for the great resources! I also got my thread and tools from them for this project! Not sponsored at all. I just found them through a friend and decided to try it. 💕

Final fantasy XIV Fanfest Recap! 🫶✨

The weekend was a whirlwind and over way too quickly in my humble opinion. However, the folks we saw for either the first time or the first time in a long time, made it a magical whirlwind.

I will always stand by the statement that the FFXIV community is one of the best and most welcoming groups of people out there. Thank you for all the laughs, hugs, stickers, and dance moves.

Thank you to the team for making a great event for us all to come together and enjoy. It takes a lot to put something like this on, so know that your efforts were so greatly appreciated.

Taking these immaculate vibes into the rest of the year. 🙇🏼‍♀️💕