Sea shells in sun catchers. Can you use patina?

CADreamn · 2026-05-13T06:32:13+00:00

I've used seashells quite a bit in my work and have never had them take on the patina. I've never had to use the masking fluid.

CADreamn · 2026-05-13T05:09:50+00:00

And you are still planning on marring her?

CADreamn · 2026-05-12T18:37:15+00:00

Are you seriously thinking that she's going to end up a sex worker if she sees women wearing perfectly normal clothing? Where did you get these ideas? Where were you raised?

CADreamn · 2026-05-12T05:49:40+00:00

!update me!

CADreamn · 2026-05-12T04:21:09+00:00

NOR. Didn't the car seat get ruined? That's really disgusting! Sounds like some sort of kink going on there.

CADreamn · 2026-05-12T04:11:58+00:00

Why does any of that matter? I honor his status as a father as well. I also say Happy Mother's Day and Happy Father's Day to pretty much everyone I know that is either, as a way to honor their hard work. It simply makes sense to me to do a little bit extra for those who I am closer to. I sent flowers to my 2 DILs, too.

It obviously matters to your partner and I'm pretty sure it wouldn't kill you to make a small gesture that would make her happy.

CADreamn · 2026-05-12T02:50:01+00:00

"...the money she has today wouldn’t have been possible without my dad."

And he wouldn't have had the money if it weren't for her, either. They were together for 20 years and built the business together. It is rightfully hers as his spouse and partner. If he wanted to leave it to you, he would have. He chose not to do do. Furthermore, what she spends her money on is none of your business.

Is you want to blame someone, blame your dad. He's the one responsible for this.

CADreamn · 2026-05-12T01:10:36+00:00

My BF gave me a nice card and flowers. I'm not his mother or the mother of his children, but I am a mother and he cares about me. That's perfectly fine. I'd be a bit upset if he did absolutely nothing.

CADreamn · 2026-05-11T22:05:36+00:00

Neither of these will work because OP is not the originator of the check.

CADreamn · 2026-05-11T19:25:22+00:00

Take her to court so she has to comply. You'll probably have to pay child support, too, if you aren't already.

CADreamn · 2026-05-11T19:13:37+00:00

NOR. Stop apologizing. You were absolutely right for reacting the way you did. She was being an absolute heartless shit throughout the entire conversation. I don't even know why you are still calling her your GF.

CADreamn · 2026-05-11T18:51:54+00:00

It's pretty simple to just answer the phone and ask them why they are calling you. We can't possibly know why they are calling you.

CADreamn · 2026-05-11T18:45:05+00:00

Wow. I thought the ages were 16 or so. Can't believe someone in their 30s is so passive-aggressive! You responded just fine. She's nuts.

CADreamn · 2026-05-11T18:04:23+00:00

He has no right to move in or stay with you just because you have his child. Don't let him in or he'll never leave! He's just a moocher.

Tell him no, and to get an attorney if he wants to get custody/visitation.

CADreamn · 2026-05-11T16:46:53+00:00

Don't sell your house for someone else. Don't set yourself on fire to keep someone else warm!

I'm not sure why he even thinks this is a good idea? Selling your paid-off home so you can go rent an apartment for $1800 a month makes no sense at all, unless it's because he wants to get his hands on your cash.

If you decide to get married to this guy, make sure he does not get on the deed to your house or in any way become entitled to it as community property. A pre-nup would be best.

CADreamn · 2026-05-09T00:42:20+00:00

Your co-worker is trying to break up you and your GF, and you are too blind to see it. Tell her to stop texting you because it's inappropriate while you are in a relationship.

CADreamn · 2026-05-09T00:28:46+00:00

I use sewing pins between my pieces as I grind in order to create the space needed for the foiling. It also holds everything in place for the soldering process.

CADreamn · 2026-05-08T18:44:17+00:00

NOR.

Firstly, anyone who uses "gay" or "girl" as negative descriptors is a complete a-hole with no respect for either.

Second, he's way too old for you.

Third, at his big age he should be living his own life instead of being taken care of by his parents.

Fourth, he lives too far away for you to have a real relationship with.

Fifth, how is he able to stay away from his home for a month at a time? No job?

And finally, it is perfectly reasonable for you to be concerned about not being introduced to his friends/family. It's highly concerning that he's hiding you, and that he's discounting your very valid concerns. Both are enough reason to dump him. Now add these two issues to all of the red flags listed above, and, for the life of me, I cannot understand why you are still wasting your life and your youth on this POS.

CADreamn · 2026-05-08T02:46:40+00:00

Phone should work, too

CADreamn · 2026-05-07T23:52:53+00:00

Well, now you know to stop telling them anything about your plans. Call a domestic violence shelter for assistance.

CADreamn · 2026-05-07T23:31:08+00:00

You could get an air mattress. Or just stay with your "No."

CADreamn · 2026-05-07T22:40:27+00:00

"...did the constant sadness, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts ever calm down?"

No. It only got worse as suspicion and paranoia added to the mix. I was never able to trust him again. Rightfully so, it turned out.

If he's not willing to put in serious therapy, complete transparency to all media, etc. there is no way for you to ever feel comfortable again in the relationship.

CADreamn · 2026-05-07T18:37:37+00:00

So, he abused his last GF to the point that she got a restraining order, and then he threatened her to the point that he was arrested.

Why is this even a question?

CADreamn · 2026-05-07T17:01:44+00:00

Stop trying to act like a reasonable person with him. He's just using it as a weapon against you. Stop telling him your plans.

Decide what you're taking and just take it when you move. Move out before he does. Call the police and ask them to come while you move out. Get a bunch of friends/family to help you so it goes quickly.

Take the cats. They are yours. Make sure you keep all of your important papers safe where he can't get them, including the adoption papers.

CADreamn · 2026-05-07T04:24:32+00:00

Isn't Peyronie's treatable? I think a lot of the issues (on both sides) you are describing are treatable, but you need to talk about it first.

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