Unanswered Questions
21 questions with no upvoted or accepted answers
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How to tack fuse glass frit and keep pores in glass
I am trying to make a glass sheet that is porous and I am looking for tips on my kiln cycle program. I have soda lime glass beads that I crushed into a powder and I am planning on pouring them into a ...
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Paraffin candle burnt (or rather melted) WAY too quickly?
So... I'm new to candle making; I got some paraffin (nobody here sells soy wax), molds, stearic acid and other ingredients. Today I was trying the second candle I made; it was not a small candle at ...
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Plastics options for molding
I am creating a sword for cosplay, and I need the material used to be clear, rigid, and lightweight, and to cure properly in such a thin mould (and can be poured into the mould I have, as I'd prefer ...
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Capiz Shell table top
I have been looking for a tutorial on how to make a table top with a mosaic of capiz shell. I have quite a lot left from making a chandelier style lampshade and I thought an accent table might be nice....
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What is the purpose of an abrader in flint knapping?
I'm trying to learn flint knapping, and I keep seeing references to abrading the edge while working the material.
What is the purpose of doing this? How do I know when an edge should be abraded, and ...
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How to give a mitt knit in the round a pointy finish?
I'm trying to recreate a certain style of historical mitts:
Click here for bigger image.
I have worked from the bottom edge (at the ellbow) up in the round and are now at the point where I need to ...
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Estimating the amount of wool stuffing needed for a project
I've just acquired a new loveseat for my apartment that's in desperate need of reupholstering. Here's the problem: the cushions are (or were) stuffed with wool. I have some experience with ...
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What are these blue spots on a AISI 301 steel plate?
Hi,
This is a x150 microscope view of a 301 steel plate. It is covered by this type of small blue spots.
It appeared after the steel had been treated at 400°C. The subcontractor thinks that the ...
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Can I make doublets with a Genie and a trim saw?
I've never made doublets before, but I'd like to try.
My concern is that I don't have a flat lap. I only have a trim saw, and a 6-wheel Diamond Pacific Genie.
Is it possible to attach the dome to a ...
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Effective ways to practice drawing anatomy?
What are some effective methods to practice drawing anatomy, preferably in 15-30 minute time increments? Looking for ways to structure a session of practice effectively.
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Cracking on surface of oil painting. Is there any other way to salvage an oil painting?
Spent months on this oil painting I'm working on, started in May of 2019. Guess you could say I am a beginner at painting with oil paints compared to other mediums.
Realized my paintings was starting ...
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Party Blowers to Noisemakers?
I went to the store to get a couple packs of party horns for a Bible story in Sunday school.
However, I did not realize that they were actually party blowers that did not make any noise until I got ...
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Is there a website for drop-in life drawing sessions?
I draw people from life whenever and wherever I can. But it's tough to find drop-in life drawing sessions when I'm traveling.
Is there a website or database or mailing list for drop-in life drawing ...
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How to Alter Dress where Bodice is joined to Gathered Skirt WITHOUT Cutting Garment At Seams
So far, I have seen tutorials where Kurtas (these are long Indian dress-like shirts worn with palazzo, skirt or leggings) have been altered by sewing along the seam.
Note the pattern is straight (Don'...
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Porcelain brush pen does not stick to ceramic ring
I painted a ceramic ring (this) with porcelain pens (edding 4200 porcelain brush pen). I followed the instructions of the pens:
Clean the surface of the ring and remove dirt and grease.
Apply the ...
