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I just read through your Red HCs (you've persuaded me v v successfully), and I'm just that much more curious! Which house are you, and the rest of the boys? I'm a slytherin myself, so I wonder who I'd have to share a dorm with.

Persuasion success! (ง •̀ω•́)ง✧ And ahhhh the headcanon button, it’s been pressed in me, I’m all too happy to dish a little more :) Personally, I’m a Hufflepuff! I’ve always considered myself one, tbh, which is probably why I’ve done a lot of analysis on more ‘accurate’ characterizing for the houses for a long time. Also, I heckin’ love Slytherin-Hufflepuff friendships and the hilarity that absolutely ensues, so high five there~!

As for the other guys, here’s the list:

UT Sans: Slytherin

His form of leadership isn’t the obvious kind; he’s the group-project leader who while cracking jokes subtly steers everyone away from disaster, and manages to get the slacker to pull his own weight. He may look and act like a slacker himself, but underneath it all - ambition of all kinds is still ambition. Sans is a guy who can do whatever he sets his mind to; in the past, he worked as a scientist, later, he got himself and his brother their house in Snowdin, then found a way to keep them stable while Papyrus chases his dreams. He’s cunning as hell, more resourceful than most realize (hotcat, anyone?), and it literally takes murder for him to break a promise made to a loyal friend.

UT Pap: Ravenclaw

Pap is one of the wittiest characters in-game (everyone forgets his wordplay game, somehow), not to mention his dedication to his craft - puzzles - and his dedication to learning anything that will help him be a great Guard are key hints here. He’s extremely into coming at things with creative solutions, and you’re in for one hell of a shock if you don’t expect this Tall Friend to run laps around anyone literally with his clever insight and knowledge-hungry approach to life.

UF Sans: Hufflepuff

See this post for the full details ;) but to copy my summary: He’s a big toasted marshmallow, not looking to show off guts or to gain glory or ultimate knowledge, but to have a good time with good company, and’ll occasionally make sure the little guy isn’t being taken advantage of if anyone makes that mistake around him.

UF Pap: Gryffindor

Tall Dark and Spiky is the bravest, most daring, and secretly absurdly chivalrous skeleton you’ve ever met. He takes action on honed instinct, and each day around him is an adventure of some kind - he gets a rush from breaking into the unknown, is resolutely and brashly himself without shame, and no matter how many people he rubs the wrong way, no one can deny the guy’s got the courage worthy of a whole pride of lions.

US Sans: Gryffindor

Blue’s one of the few that can put Edge’s courage to test, let’s be real - just in the sense of comparison. He’s a charmer, bold, and will always tell people what he thinks - and won’t hesitate to step in the line of danger to do the right thing as he sees it. He’s smarter than he looks, but craves adventure and exploration - even when he’s studying/learning, you’ll half the time find him out on the rooftop, soaking in the sun, or chasing after adventure under the guise, or perhaps motto, of applied learning. Nothing holds this skeleton back.

US Pap: Hufflepuff

Not unlike Red, Stretch isn’t going through life for guts or glory; above all else, he wants to share good times with good friends. He’s a smart one, too, and while he’s laid back and easy going nearly to a fault on a lot of things, the things he’s interested in or the people he cares about will receive the full force of how hard he can work - and man, if you’re able to witness it, it kind of blows you away. He’s dedicated to the core when he’s got his soul set, and too… isn’t above a bit of mischief to level the playing field.

SF Sans: Slytherin

Now, this isn’t because Black is some sort of ‘ultra evil’ - not in the slightest. No, see, Black is perhaps the most cunning, most resourceful skeletons out there- with the scientific inclination of a Sans and the energy and dedication to his pursuits of a Papyrus, he readily and capably takes charge of many relevant endeavors. He’s proud because he knows he’s good - but he’s also willing to get better. He wants to be the best in what he does, plain and simple; but he’s also fiercely loyal, and if you manage to get close enough to earn his, then you’ve got an ally who’s ride or die. He’s always got a grasp on what’s going on, as intel is one of his strongsuits - frankly put, he’s the guy who knows the latest and knows how to get a job done. Any job. And if he doesn’t know, he’ll figure it out through and through. Black’s the true jack of all trades.

SF Pap: Gryffindor

While Russ may not always be ‘brave’ for what society views as the ‘right’ reasons, he’s bold. Certainly less outspoken than others, he has a better eye for observation, and knowing what’s on - and perhaps that’s why he’s always around when the best, most interesting and fun mischief is going down. He’s unapologetically himself, even if he doesn’t open up easy; he knows he won’t change, but he’s got a love of the rush of new and the feeling of being true to your instincts that has him fitting right in among the lions… especially with that sharp grin of his.

HT Sans: Hufflepuff

He’s nothing if not patient. Whether by necessity or nature, he’ll wait it out- and out, and out. Loyalty’s his brand, though for the longest time it was lost to anyone but his brother - with less reliable magic and a spotty memory, hard work - however slow - is something he’s used to. Frankly, in a surface scenario, he’s a sweetheart under all the dangerous jagged edges, if only he could be given a proper chance and enough stability to feel like this all isn’t going to end up a dream. In the end, a sunny afternoon catnap with a late lunch, maybe some chill music in the background and laidback jokes with a friend… that’s all he wants.

HT Pap: Ravenclaw

The tallest, biggest of all the sweethearts here is the type of Ravenclaw that’s in love with creativity and learning period. Sure, Underground - he also proved how deadly smart he could be even in a famine, how clever he truly was - but in a better place, he just loves trying new things. His favorites tend to involve puzzle-like thinking, any crafting/creative pursuit; and he may or may not be world-record-skilled at Rube Goldberg machines. In the end, though, he just has a clever, creative way at approaching everything in life, and a knack for challenging the assumed ‘best way’ of approaching anything. Whether for fun or in genuinely seeing a better/more interesting way of tackling an issue.

and I’ll copy/paste my previous post’s quick breakdown of how I breakdown the Houses for easier reference as to why I made these decisions ;)

(in italics = the main canonical descriptions from the books, and below those are my expansions based on better/accurate characterization & analysis.)

Gryffindor:

brave, loyal, courageous, adventurous, daring and chivalrous

prioritizes: instinctive action, exploration of the unknown, the rush of doing something exciting/new, boldness, being true to yourself

what they aren’t: the only good guys, knights in shining armor, complete idiots that only rush in without thought, the only ones willing to Get It Done

Ravenclaw:

wisdom, intelligence, creativity, cleverness and knowledge

prioritizes: seeking new knowledge (of any preferred field); creative solutions (absolutely including MacGyver-ing); challenging the presumed standard/status quo whether boldly or quietly; their preferred topic over others

what they aren’t: super geniuses, jack-of-all-trades, the only ones holding the single brain cell the whole group shares, aloof holier-than-thou types

Hufflepuff:

valuing hard work, dedication, patience, loyalty, and fair play

prioritizes: bonds with those they’re close to; Good Food, Good Drink, Good Company, Good Times™; the journey over the destination;  a ‘fair shot’ (which may not look like ‘fair rules’ but could include questionable ‘levelling the playing field’ - a fair fight may include hair pulling or putting a brick in your purse…)

what they aren’t: the extras with nowhere else to go, total duffers/bland goody two-shoes, only here because they aren’t brave/smart/cunning, necessarily the nicest person you’ve ever met

Slytherin:

cunning, prideful, resourceful, ambitious, intelligent, and determined

prioritizes: clever approaches to a problem, leadership & being goal-oriented (large or small),  speaking their mind (but holding their tongue if absolutely necessary), wit, cultivating personal interests,  doing what it takes to get the job done, keeping a promise made, being aware of the lay of the land (real or metaphorical)

what they aren’t: … going to do is put up with This BS (whatever it may be); Evil™; the only ones to ever make questionable choices; completely content to live in a dank evil cave???; smooth charmers to a T (they definitely have niches)

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Issue 2: Interview with Hannah Depop: @guthball

Q: What brought you to Depop? How long have you had your shop? Did you/Do you sell anywhere else?

A: Depop appealed to me because it's so clear that its basis is in community. I’ve been able to connect, collaborate and create for cool people I might’ve never clicked with otherwise, and I actually, really, truly cherish that. Plus, the layout and features are so user-friendly, there’s never been an intimidation factor. I created an account about two years ago. And I’m still here, maybe just because they added the video feature...

The reception of my art from depop users has been so gratifying. I would not have immersed myself in resin so extensively without that encouragement. It wasn’t long before I joined depop that I began experimenting with the medium; I loved the look, but had no idea what its creation entailed. So I took in a few tutorials, bought a kit, and have grown, or attempted to, from there.

The entrepreneurial bug bit me early. My mom owns and operates a drycleaners, and has allowed me to sell there since I was a kid. It began with hand-drawn bookmarks, friendship bracelets, that kind of thing. Now, I have a display of resin magnets and keychains there. I do local shows here and there, too. Mostly for fun, profit’s never promised. It’s always worth it, though, just to gauge reactions to my work- I love answering questions on process, seeing little kids play with the magnets, or experiencing the moment someone takes a closer look at something I made and really GETS it.

Q: (Your magnet faces make me so happy to look at!) How long have you been making them for, and what inspired the making of these characters?

A: I’m so glad you enjoy the face magnets! They are a blast to make. I just looked through my photos to see how long ago I made my first- it was back to September of 2016. Wow. That piece now resides with my sister, totally forgot it.

A lot of my work is influenced by quirks in process and material, the expression pieces are no exception. At their inception, I’d done a few projects with encapsulated googly eyes before, and had a bunch of sequins I'd bought to make flower accents. It was around then that I realized that the plastic formed packaging from my jewelry findings could be repurposed as a smooth, glossy tile mold, in a range of sizes PERFECT for magnets and other accessories. Toony faces have always been my go-to in drawing, and these introduced a way to marry my illustration style with resin work. I've put together so many goofy lookers now, made out of all sorts of materials, and set in all kinds of molds. I've refined my technique, but still never really know how (/if!) they’ll come together until they’re popped out. The features are all cut and glued, then layered in backwards, so I don’t have a great view as they cure. Pieces can shift, bubbles can sneak their way in, some materials distort when submerged in resin. It can be a challenge to make sure nothing's too out of place, but the glitches can be where the character sneaks in.

I mostly improvise the face designs, but sometimes, just to shake up the procedure, I doodle ideas out beforehand. There’s definitely inspiration from drag, from cartoons, from geometry, texture, and color. I know there’s one with a pout I ripped straight from a photo of my sister- I'm into the idea of full-on custom magnetic portraiture, but no one’s come to me requesting their likeness in sequins and googly eyes yet. The fact that kids think they're fun is also a huge influence: that motivates me to make them as kooky and colorful as I can. There is a selection that made it to a preschool classroom, and it’s been reported back to me that all the kids like to play and even fight over them. I love that!

Q: Do you have any favorite artists that inspire you?

A: She’s inspired by way too many artists!!! A few off the top of my head: Keith Haring, Hattie Stewart, Jillian Evelyn, Betsey Johnson, Parker Day, Shantell Martin, Siobhan Gallagher, Kendra Dandy, Tuesday Bassen, Erté, Klimt, Kay Nielsen, Man Ray, Chagall, Dalí, Hirschfeld, Picasso, Gary Baseman, Kenny Scharf, Neal Levin. If that’s not a weird and wide enough swath... I follow hundreds, if not thousands, of creators of all sorts on instagram. Admittedly extensive, but a wonderful pool of inspiration to dip into.

I have always had an interest in the arts, and (…aquarius here) make a point to be very open to all sorts of visuals. I’m content to take everything in, and very much, like, “like like like”-- it’s a whole thing when I don’t care for something, but I try not to play critic so much. I’m normally drawn to really graphic work, yet down to take the time to appreciate subtleties as well. I gravitate toward what’s wacky, clever, bold, evocative, sparkly, dimensional… a lot of stark contrast as well, a lot of black and white. But also a lot of pink and kitsch. I'm a maximalist, I obsess. That might just be reflected in my work.

And, duh, I admire other resin artists. The medium is SO versatile and I love to see its limits stretched. I put a lot into distinguishing my style from others who create with resin, but there’s major inspo in what everyone else is coming up with! Shout out to my fellow resin-making depoppers :) I’d also like to mention Lauralee Benjamin (if you're not familiar, please change that immediately), who has found inventive ways to use my pieces as accents on her beautiful work. That collaboration is all thanks to depop, and has inspired me in ways I never could have expected.

Q:What is some of your process when you create? (Do you listen to music, create alone or with friends, where is your work space?)

A:Oh my god. It’s all over the place. A lot of my process is just seeing what I can get away with.

So much can go wrong; resin is a finicky substance. I employ a variety of techniques, many developed through trial and error. I try to create unique effects, or emulate things I’ve seen before in my own way. Many of my projects are worked in layers, transformed with each pour. It can be as simple as mixing a bunch of glitters together. Even that can be tricky, though! I can get very in my head about intricacies, and try to balance the detail-oriented with simpler projects, or whatever'll give me a break from the eyestrain. Most of my stuff comes from sitting down at my workspace, assessing my supplies, and sorting it out from there. Once I have a batch of resin mixed, it's a race to get it divided into colors and divvied into molds. At times it requires a lot of precision, and a willingness to just wait it out and see what’ll happen.

Tools and materials dictate much of the process. I have a few staples, but keep an eye out for new supplies just about everywhere. I get the biggest kick out of repurposing components that might’ve otherwise been trashed. Think broken jewelry, old cosmetics, sequin scraps, and single-use plastics. I intend to look into eco-resin and biodegradable glitters down the line; it’s a matter of cost and accessibility, but adjustments I find necessary, at least for my own sake, in continuing with this art form.

At the end of last year I cleared a space in my (creepy) basement as a studio. It’s kept a hectic mess, but… that’s my nature. I work alone, save for a few times my sister has joined me. Friends have been invited to try in the past, but considering resin is such a time-sensitive, kind of hazardous, sticky thing, it’s not a great group activity for the uninitiated.

I work to an, errr, eclectic mix of podcasts and music. A lot of Sondheim, disco, Comedy Bang! Bang! and CBC Radio 2.

Q: What is your favorite piece you've sold so far?

A: Oooh, toughie. The first that comes to mind is one of the first sequin trays I made- it was a really specific rainbow pattern inspired by a book cover. I also love the custom name necklaces; they always turn out so badass! In a few instances, I've made pieces used in photo shoots or performance. Those are extra special to me, too.

Q: Where do you want to go next with your art?

A: My art is going to morph. I want to hone my skill in areas beyond resin, and then find ways to blend the edges. I want to keep pushing, but know when to pull back. I wish to collaborate more, to find solutions I’ve not yet reached, to make some of my outlandish ideas a bit more tangible. I want to build a brand and learn to accrue my worth for once.

And, maybe, down the line, tile a room with a mosaic of resin faces.

Q: What is your favorite fashion era?

A: I love an outrageous 80’s moment.

Q: Do you do commissions?

A: I adore doing commissioned work, and have had so much fun on prior personalized pieces. I am currently open to fulfilling some custom requests, just DM me, whatever!

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