HII guys... a Story..Necessity is the Mother of Invention

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 clivia 4 Comments

So I really apologise....but MAS has taken over my life...and I havent been able to give my running commentary on things. I intend to schedule updates into my life ...so that it becomes a daily ritual instead of a sporadic thing.


So I wanted to share a MAS story today..


When you see a costume on the road...that involved a back pack or headpiece..please PLEASE acknowledge the Time, Talent and effort it took to make this slight looking, un assumable piece that your wearing.


It can Be dangerous...lol. So "Clivia the Artist" finally decided to take things into her own hands...literally..and instead of waiting on someone to do this for me ...attempted to do it herself. 

Solder! yes people... welll I cant even call it Soldering. Its WELDING. Yup. Bought me a flame torch, and flux, and pipe cutter...and gloves and visor. Watched Damn YOU TUBE for hours for instructions...lol...cause if they can do it why the hell cant I..right? 

And Your girl is currently framing out her own custom backpack. DAMMIT!! 

Wire benders are amazingly talented..and simple frames are easy for a novice like me. Headpieces sure...Collars sure. My backpack before were more of a Novice/Alternative materials effort...and while they came out beautifully, It felt more craft-ish than professional.

But I've been dreaming about this backpack and drawing it for someone to produce always ends up with a misinterpreted shape.

So your girl gone brave...and making her own frame. EYYY...them torches scary no backside!! I kept having visions of half my face scorched off...and wearing a phantom of the opera mask on the road. I almost soaked my clothes down..just in case a spark flew off and landed anywhere...

So there I am, out on the back patio......dressed in long sleeves in 74 degrees, SUNGLASSES[ didnt have the regulation eye protection], hair tied back and under [No Michael Jackson Moments], sneakers...[people who know me know that this ALONE is something to bring snow to florida]....

Trimming tubing, warming metal....bending it in the shape I want...CAN YOU BELIEVE IT???! Fusing parts...realizing that you have to go in with a plan and layout..before you even turn the torch on. It was so much fun!!

I always said if i could find a Carnival Arts Programme...I would be on it like boiled corn...but necessity is the mother of invention. And I must say....the first trial was rough...lol. but now that i understand the process...Im
SOOOOO excited..and I cant wait to go finish this up.

Wish Me Luck...

Ill show pictures after..


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Friday October 9th 2009

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Rise Miami Meets Shine NYC

 Event 3 Friday 9th (4am-Noon)Fantabulous: 
WE Love the Sun Rise Miami meets Shine NYC@ Nocturnal
50 NE 11th Street Downtown Miami 
GO yellow. Bring Your shades.
Wassi One and Back 2 Basics
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Black and White Safari

PRESENTS
Black and White, Safari
...The Carnival Edition
An eclectic blend of people from different Nations in Unity
Voted the best Carnival FREE Drinks party for 8 Years
Men & Women: Wear Black! Wear White! Wear Black and White!
Wear yuh animal prints!
@ The Jungle Palace
6101 NW 31st Street, Margate, FL 33063)
15 minutes from Downtown Fort Lauderdale
MUSIC BY
Dorenzo, Sound Rev, Back to Basics, Anonymous, Private Ryan, Sprang International
Admission: Advance Tickets $50.00


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Miami Vice

Carnival Friday October 9th 2009
Ice Palace - Downtown Miami
Bunji • FayeAnn • Asylum • Benjai • Denise Belfon • Problem Child
 • Skinny Fabulous • Hunter • Sizwe C • Crossovah
Music by: Kwesi Criss • Eternal Vibes • Crown Prince • Tony Tempo • Savage Won







Hosted by: Papa Keith • Foxy Roxy


Presented by: IP Music • Input Productions • Visionz Entertainment

Tickets start at $35.00
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Soca Gold Miami







*** SUPERBLUE ****** KROSFYAH ***
*** BLACK STALIN ****** SCRUNTER ***
*** NADIA BATSON ****** NELSON ***
*** BYRON LEE'S DRAGONNAIRRES *** (Special Tribute to the Dragon)
*** SUNSHINE BAND ****** TIGRESS ***
*** OSCAR B. ***
Friday, October 9, 2009 at 10:00pm
GALAXY SKATEWAY
3737 N. Davie Road Ext.
Davie, FL 
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SOCAVIVOR Event 4 International Flag Night


Jouvert/block party
International flag night
Gates open 10pm-10am
@ club space  34 ne 11th downtown miami (indoor/outdoor)
Zan/destra/machel montano/lyrikal/sizwe c/ricky t/ilah/peter ram/ skinny fabolous/red hot flames/nayee of wck/clint of wck/mr benjai n2o/avvy/pumpa/jabba giselle d’wassi one/dj khaled/   more tba
Soca music by: house arrest/g.b/mix master roderick/d-life/frankie mix-a-lot/natural freaks/super b/spoil bratz/mac 10/dorenzo/dj stephen
Reggae room:lady terror /massive b/steelie bashment/young chow/platinum kidz/walshy fire/bashment kid/cancer hi-power/jah stream/fergie & springer/street league/bulletproof
$40 advance tix available
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SUPERFRIENDS October 9 2009
Brand New Night
Brand New Location
Carnival Friday Nights are safe again thanks too the...
Super FRIENDS!!!!
..... Stay Tuned
Information/Guestlist:
Contact Collin at (954) 673-5734 or at sixaxisent@gmail.com | www.sixaxisent.com
Friday, October 09th, 2009
10:00 PM - 04:00 AM

The Living Room
671 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL USA 33139
sixaxisent.com
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Scruples Free Blocko
Featuring:
-KES THE BAND
DJ's:
Hi Fidelity | Less than Zero | Rebel | Hypa Hoppa



Soho Studios Miami
2136 NW 1st Ave
Miami, FL USA 33127



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Carnival Thursday Oct 8th Fete Listings

Monday, September 14, 2009 clivia 0 Comments


Socaviv0r 2 - Naughty Or Nice




Event 2 - Naughty or Nice
Wear black to be Naughty, White to be nice
Everyone $15 in all black or all white b4 12am
Music by Massive B, D Life, Walshy Fire, Super B, Natural Freaks, Bulletproof

Opium Garden
136 Collins Ave
Miami, FL USA 33139
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GIRL POWER
Online Tickets here


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sooooo...the Parties... MONDAY!! Socavivor Welcome to Miami

Monday, September 14, 2009 clivia 0 Comments

WEDNESDAY..
Socavivor Series 1 - Welcome to Miami.

Everyone in Green $10 b4 12am
Music by: House Arrest, GB, Back 2 Basics, Young Chow, Spoil Bratz
Club Bed
925 Washington Ave
South Beach
Miami, FL USA 33139


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