threads anyone??

[dextress]

does anyone know how do they make these threads? is it action made or done by one's self?

http://i34.tinypic.com/2hpkex3.jpg

[Sexy__Eyes]

Ive seen them as a CU product.

[Irene Alexeeva]

These look like they are extracted.
I make mine drawing them with my tablet, then adding texture, bevelling and shadowing.