How Do You Make Pasties For Burlesque?

This article will walk you through the basics of making pasties, as well as give you some important pointers for decorating them. This may seem a little personal, but before you do anything else, measure your nipples from top to bottom and from side to side. If you have a compass, great! Otherwise find a cup, bottle or similar that has a diameter a centimeter or two larger than the largest measurement you just took. Using this, draw a circle on your craft foam or card stock. Now draw a straight line from the center of the circle to the edge. Using your scissors, cut out the circle. If you plan on covering your pastie with a decorative cloth, now is the time to do it. Cut a circle of fabric slightly larger than your pastie and cover the side of the foam/card that has NOT been drawn on. Fold the fabric over the edges to create a finished look. Now cut down the line that runs from the edge of the circle to the center. To add a tassel, simply slide the string that holds your tassel ...  more