Solarpunk furry happenings

she/her Kia ora! i'm a furry and otherkin from Aotearoa New zealand. I'm lesbian/sapphic and aroflux. And I'm an artist and fursuit maker.

[paradisefollie]

A quick full moon artwork of me fully transformed! I was going to draw a lesbian and aromantic cape as well, buuut I forgot last minute.

I didn't want to spend more time on it than I wanted to, so full moon Paradise it is.

I get so much species euphoria from drawing, and looking at drawings of how I should look :)

[paradisefollie]

Found this cool shelter while on a nature walk today, and took heaps of photos and videos. I had a lot of fun just letting loose after being cooped up in suburbia.

Expect to see more whimsical creature media from me:3

[milkweed-mustelid]

Hello hi I think the alterhuman community needs to be more radically environmentalist! I think all alterhumans should look into environmentalism and stuff like Solarpunk. It’s something I wish I saw more discussion of in the community. Many [ though not all ] of us claim relation and connection to our Earth and the environment. I DONT know why we as a community are not more radically environmentalist.

I’d unironically be happy to share resources abt this kinda stuff to anyone interested

[paradisefollie]

YES YES YES In our world that has suffered through a millennia of poor farming practices that release CO2 into the atmosphere, the endless drip of plastics polluting Earth, the societal divide between human and animal (as if they aren't also animal) leading to animal abuse that's number is to high and horrid to count. Authoritarianism and capitalism actively encourages and rewards the worst of human nature, and so so so much more warrants everyone, not just alterhumans, to look into and practice the principles of solarpunk. To strive for a better world.

We are not separate from nature, we are apart of it

[svpio]

History of Black Lesbian identities in traditionally white queer & sapphic spaces.

There is a lot of misinformation and false narratives being pushed on the history behind the term “Stud” and rather or not black, bipoc, latinx, and other lesbians of color have historically been accepted in “white queer & sapphic” spaces. Let’s get into it.

Tw: Racism, discrimination, inequality, systemic prejudices, and opression.

“In the 1920s, around 1919-1921, “bulldyking’ and bulldyke, both of which are considered to be dyke’s predecessor was heard and noted down by white professors to be AAVE, specifically used by black women with the first woman to use dyking around being a (black) woman from a Harlem prison. However, bulldyke has been recorded far earlier than that in the black community with Harvey Neal as it was their nickname and was mentioned in the 1890s as a woman won their affections.

In 1926, Nigger Heaven was released and written by a white man based around the black people of Harlem, specifically around the Harlem Renaissance and was the first time Dyke as a term was used to mean lesbian, coming from the shortening of bulldyke or more particularly, BD Woman (bulldyke woman). This was the true first instance of dyke ever being used to mean lesbian in any instance.

It was then recorded in the 1930s in the American Slang Dictonary as an alternate term for lesbian and during that era, wasn’t even considered a slur but simply black people slang.

Dyke became a slur during the fifties when white people and this unfortunately includes white sapphics of that era began using it as a slur against black lesbians (and other lower class lesbians but this often again mostly is black people of that era) and in the 60s, was used against all lesbians because of association of black masculinity and then merged to lesbianism as a whole.

It was ”“reclaimed”“ in the 1980s but with reclamation, came erasure. Most non-black sapphics in that era simply refused to acknowledge its history if they were aware and any connections we had as black lesbians were lost outside the black community because it meant acknowledging the origins. This is where the alternate etymologies began showing up.” - @bodiesbodiesbodiesx3

Throughout the period of slavery from approximately 1619 to 1865, black individuals were often dehumanized and compared to animals. Those who were taller and stronger were frequently chosen for labor-intensive roles due to their physical capabilities.

In the southern United States, this comparison was particularly evident, as black men were referred to as "studs," akin to male horses, while women faced the label of "stallions."

As we move to more contemporary history, it wasn't until the mid-1960s that black women began to gain access to the working class. Prior to this shift, many black women took significant risks to provide for their families by taking on jobs traditionally reserved for men. To navigate these spaces, they would disguise their femininity by binding their chests, donning more masculine clothing, and concealing their hair.

Unfortunately, black women continued to be subjected to comparisons with animals, with white cisgender heterosexual men often perceiving their features as overly masculine. This led to some black women managing to navigate male-dominated workplaces more easily. Black men within their communities were aware of these women's disguises and offered support, accepting them as they sought to forge their paths.

When suspicions arose regarding a woman's identity, black men would humorously dismiss the allegations by stating, “that’s a stud.” This became a shared understanding within the black community, acknowledging the deeper historical significance of the term "stud" and its origins.

Today, black lesbian women and nonbinary individuals from diverse backgrounds have embraced the term "stud" as a way to reclaim their identities. This reclamation is rooted in both a historical context of being marginalized within predominantly white queer spaces and a desire to define an identity that is unique and affirming to their experiences as black people.

In conclusion, it is important to recognize that while many individuals have the best intentions in creating inclusive safe spaces, the language often reflects the experiences of white queer individuals. This can undermine the goal of true inclusivity. To genuinely welcome all voices and embrace the richness of intersectionality, it is essential to deeply understand the historical context of the terms we use today.

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[apocalyptic-cake-deactivated202]

Listen up!

You see a post like this? Where OP might hurt/kill themselves? You hit that button that I circled

Hit that.

Click Suicide or Self-harm Concern

Yes.

Fill in the rest of it, and hit submit. The "content you reported" will fill itself in

Tumblr will follow up and help them.

Warning: this is only for mobile. If anyone knows how to do this for desktop, please add it!

This could SAVE SOMEONE'S LIFE.

YOU HAVE NO EXCUSE NOT TO REBLOG THIS.

I DON'T GIVE A FUCK IF IT DOESN'T GO WITH YOUR BLOG'S THEME.

And yes, REBLOG. Liking does no shit at all. This isn't ig.

You reblog, people see it. You don't, people don't see it. This shit's that simple.

This could save someone's life. It's not a joke.

[gyrsaker365]

This isn’t some ‘oh yeah sure it could’.

This could legitimately do so.

Don’t you dare fucking scroll past.

[obscureoldguy]

This is good stuff to know!

[socxsuallycruel-deactivated2022]

please, please, please reblog. reblogging will take one second of your time. meanwhile it could save someone’s entire life.

[giuliafc]

please reblog!

[ninjnerd-anaklusmos]

REBLOG RIGHT NOW. As someone who has been in a rough patch for a while, I can deeply understand the severity of this!! Please reblog, it only takes a second. You can save someone's life. You can be a hero, bring the change that the world needs to see!

[boomie-123]

REBLOG RN. RN. THIS COULD SAVE SOMEONE, YOU CAN BE THAT PERSON!

[djungelskogbearofficial]

important !!

[thefranticfreakshow-deactivated]

This has been something I've struggled with for a while now. If enough people had shown me that they actually cared if I lived or died, maybe my state of mind would be different. Maybe I wouldn't have done some of the things I did to myself, that I deeply regret now. Everyone matters, no matter how insignificant you may think you are, don't pick up that blade. Please. It will ruin you. This is important. Please reblog. This can save lives. This can help so many people. This isn't a joke. This is a serious issue that people need to be more aware of.

[yourlocalgummybear]

Please reblog!

[polar-bear-strength]

I only have, like, four followers and they all follow my alternate account, but I want to make sure everyone sees it and reblogs.

[idkwhatswronginmylife2112]

Do not become a statistic on the worldometer website please.

[ifeelpissed]

Had multiple situations involving friends almost committing, as well as one that mentions it a lot. So I don’t take this stuff lightly. Please re-blog if you see this, thank you.

[puffs-balls]

Made a wolf mask, GANG AS HELL

[paradisefollie]

I'm not sure If I think these photos have way too much glare, or they're beautiful. Either way it looks cool with my unfinished werewolf-dryad mask.

[possumsarenice]

Shout everyone else taking the vow of silence today

[two-facedgod]

Can I ask for a poem involving combined kintypes?

If so, could you please make a poem about a werewolf dryad, with feathered wings?

Thank you moot,for this opportunity! I love it when creatures create any sort of art🥰

Hope you like it!

SINK YOUR TEETH INTO IT.

Dryad of the shimmering forest,

werewolf-sick under the strawberry moon -

this world is yours.

Sink your teeth into it.

Your wings glow with all the little fireflies

making your feathers their home.

Pink moonbeams dapple the forest floor and

get caught

in your wild fur.

The trees go silent as you walk past.

You are their guardian until you breathe your last.

For now, you howl and leave marks in the tree bark.

No one would dare take

what is so precious to you,

and there is nothing more precious than this wild

full of life.

[paradisefollie]

AAAAAAAA THANK U this is beautiful! :DD

[paradisefollie]

Today I overdyed my swatch of turmeric stained wool faux fur, with some indigo dye powder. After the process was subpar, I did some digging online on people naturally dyeing fabric with indigo. And I realised just how out of depth I was in the world of dyeing. ESPECIALLY with dyes like indigo, that are chemically complicated to do, with making a vat, and oxidation. I'm not AT ALL good at chemistry, and I've barely dabbled in dyeing. So for my sake, I came to the conclusion that it would be beat for me to keep it simple. Stick to natural stains like turmeric.

Unless I spend a whole lot more time learning another huge skill from scratch 🙃

[paradisefollie]

I CANNOT EXPLAIN HOW MUCH I (platonically) LOVE TRANSFEM JAX. For MONTHS I've been a believer, my dashboard is now full of transfem jax 😭

Anyway, enjoy my contribution to the cause

Plus a warmup, and also the first Jax sketch I've done :3

[maskedlight-odysseus]

Friendly reminder that if you are punk you should completely fw alterbeings and nonhumans. If you hate therians while considering yourself punk, bigotted media is getting into your ideologies more than u think.

[paradisefollie]

A sketch I did a little while ago of me, for an introduction to my alterhumanity. Though I never finished it lol. I'm mostly just sharing it here so I can have a record of the first draft, when I start it again it :3

I haven't figured everything out with how I actually should look (especially with my arm wings/feathers)but this gives me SOO MUCH SPECIES EUPHORIA. Like it's MEEE 😭

[physicfox12]

I may be crazy.... ehehe

Give me ideas or suggestions... I might post some updates if I can make this or not

[paradisefollie]

AHAHAHAHAHAA my wool faux fur package finally came in. 😈 There's no stopping me now, I'm GOING to make sustainable fursuits, and share my process and techniques with all beings 😈:3

I got this beautiful campine wool fabric from Ecological Textiles (not sponsored, I just like their products) the wool is coarser than what modern wool markets provide, but it's high quality, and has a 100% cotton backing.

[paradisefollie]

On this update of my first sustainable fursuit making journey, I did not account for methyl Cellulose not being waterproof. I've been using it in my tests, but failed to do a wash test before today. I'm going to need to use another biodegradable glue instead, so the suits will actually be washable 🙃

So after a natural glue research rabbit hole (say that five times fast) I've landed on natural latex glue. Which makes sense because I'm using latex foam.

Tis the experimental process of making new things. Especially because nobody else has made sustainable fursuits before me. You can be the one to learn from me I guess. Do THOROUGH research on things, even down to minute details like if something is water resistant.

[zulayawolf]

Golden retriever partial I finished last November for MFF!

[paradisefollie]

Actually incredible. Holy shit. Everyone please give this fursuit maker some love