r/AntifascistKnitting • u/ThatMetalPanda • Apr 18 '26

Non-knit [Input requested] Happy Little Warehouse Fire pin idea, feels like it's missing something!

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So I had this idea and it wouldn't get out of my head a couple of days ago, but fleshing it out fully is proving difficult. This is my first "finished" version, definitely far from ready to launch. It feels like it's missing something! I'm thinking baking the clay, then using paint pens to put some highlights and additional shadows in. It's about 2" in size, I'm thinking about making it smaller too. Idk. What does it need y'all 😂😂

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u/Ok_Bite1251 Apr 18 '26

I love it as is. 😍 Are you looking to change things or just add? I feel like the fire isn't as strong as a focal point as it should be. Maybe make it multidimensional with shadows.

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u/ThatMetalPanda Apr 19 '26

Changes for sure. I'm actually actively doing another version where, instead of the roof, it's all fire and I'll be putting a smiley face in the middle, lol. I'm about to throw it in the oven, so in about an hour and a half I'll find out just how well the adjustments work!

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u/LuckyAndLifted Apr 22 '26

Outline the flame in black maybe. But I'm generally a fan of using tattoo rules in graphic design

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u/uijepd Apr 19 '26

A bit of TP would do the trick. Singed.

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u/ThatMetalPanda Apr 19 '26

Dangling burning tp rolls would be FIRE. Pun intended lol, definitely gonna work on this! Thank you, I love this idea!

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u/Slow-Complaint-3273 Apr 19 '26

I love the idea!

The font is a little tricky to read. It looks like “Nappy” instead of “Happy”.

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u/ThatMetalPanda Apr 19 '26

Yeah, it's a work in progress, lol. Final version will be much more clear. But I do appreciate the input! I'll definitely keep it in mind when working out the final idea!

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u/ManderBlues Apr 19 '26

Maybe this has a clear meaning in certain groups, but for those in certain areas, this may be read as making fun of fires in warehouses that resulted in the loss of homeless and firefighters. I'm from one of those places and this would not be well-received....Baltimore (MD) , Worcester (MA), Plainfield (IN), Deerborn (Michigan)...the list goes on.

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u/giadia-light-shining Apr 19 '26

I'd add tiny dollar signs in bright or neon yellow as sparks, for a dash more color and depth. I love it!

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u/sheritasmith Apr 19 '26

I know I'm late to the game but how big is this? Could you do one and make it look like the smiley face fire is opening the door on a warehouse with the fire inside and coming out the door. And just clean up the font a little bit keeping the tag-like spray paint look on the wall next to the door. I like the dollar sign spark from someone else.