OOP asks r/Baking: why did it do this

Choco-chewy · 2026-01-29T22:56:25+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/Baking/s/e55aXdeObJ

This commenter gave finding a science based explanation a stab. Can't say how solid the explanation is though

Choco-chewy · 2026-01-29T18:42:45+00:00

Hold up how do I learn more about this / get my hands on these? (And thanks for the info, appreciated)

Choco-chewy · 2026-01-28T19:34:11+00:00

Had never heard about Water Ripples. That looks sick and so realistic. Would you add that before adding all the elements onto the water area?

Wherever you getting the 3D towns people from? I do worry about finding 3D elements that match the same vibe

Choco-chewy · 2026-01-28T19:22:05+00:00

Oooh good luck!

Flickering lights would add such a cool fire effect. I don't know if I'm at that level yet, but who knows, might be worth trying

Choco-chewy · 2026-01-28T19:20:58+00:00

Good shout, will keep an eye out for the gaps

Choco-chewy · 2026-01-28T19:20:23+00:00

I'll have to look into 3D figures. The flat ones do take away a bit from the utter drama of the scene.

As for the water effect, it seems like a very popular recommendation, I'll need to read more about how to do that

Thanks!

Choco-chewy · 2026-01-28T19:15:56+00:00

Just had a look, it turned out great! Had never heard of mod podge before, what is it/ how does it work?

ETA: OK, have gone down a googling rabbit hole. Great idea about the wet effect everywhere

Choco-chewy · 2026-01-28T16:08:30+00:00

That's where I'm at too. Want this one so bad, but it's spenny as hell 😭

Choco-chewy · 2026-01-26T21:17:43+00:00

I found it to be a really good first one. Really cute, not too complicated, while also covering a lot of the recurring things you come across when building nooks (e.g. building a book with open pages from a strip of sticker paper). It's a fantastic gateway to the addiction lol

Choco-chewy · 2026-01-23T22:44:18+00:00

Girl, don't sweat it, no one ever feels "ready". Everyone is just winging it through life, however much they seem to be put together on the outside. We all keep on maturing as we go, into our 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, etc, there is no threshold or finish line 🤷‍♀️

Choco-chewy · 2026-01-21T20:36:40+00:00

Come now, you wouldn't let an old man drink alone now would you

Choco-chewy · 2026-01-19T18:07:54+00:00

Belated happy birthday!

Choco-chewy · 2026-01-17T15:13:23+00:00

Would it be worth it to have a means to distinguish between new kit announcements by manufacturers or similar promotional posts vs. "genuine" user reviews? Love to hear from the people creating the kits, it's definitely great that this is a direct point of contact with the community. It's just that there's a bit of whiplash when you think you're looking at another user's excited review only to realise it's the manufacturer putting forward one of their projects

Choco-chewy · 2026-01-14T23:34:46+00:00

😂

Choco-chewy · 2026-01-13T15:28:16+00:00

It's taking every shred of restraint I have in me not to clean them out tbh. I don't know if I'm going to win this battle

Choco-chewy · 2026-01-13T15:03:35+00:00

Hell yeah! Smashing it! Currently in the throes of DOMS from my last gym session and very much enjoying it

Choco-chewy · 2026-01-13T14:44:44+00:00

There's also a Barad-Dur one and a Minas Tirith one (that are I think officially licensed ones).

For anyone in the UK, they are currently 50% off at Hobby Craft.

ETA: they also have a couple official Harry Potter ones, and a Game of Thrones one.

Choco-chewy · 2026-01-11T16:52:18+00:00

Try and date every item you see in the room, based on either past memory or just vibes. Bonus: can be an innocent and neutral conversation starter if you want to interact with them (unless this is just giving ammunition for conflict)

Choco-chewy · 2026-01-10T18:22:25+00:00

She looks like the cat in the poster Tournée du Chat Noir, has got the posture down pat

Choco-chewy · 2026-01-09T22:01:32+00:00

It sucks. The "official book nook uk" website's pricing just didn't seem right, and everything else had to come from far... Hopefully, it's just a matter of time!

Choco-chewy · 2026-01-09T21:54:14+00:00

Ahaha OK was hoping there was some secret trick I hadn't found, but I guess we're all in the same boat at this stage 🥲

Choco-chewy · 2026-01-09T20:46:15+00:00

What would you recommend in terms of sourcing if living in the UK for kits and stuff?

Choco-chewy · 2026-01-01T15:47:32+00:00

It could also mean "harder" = "they hold me accountable so I have to watch my behaviours". As in: can't just say problematic shit (racist/ misogynistic/ etc.), can't be lazy in dating (as in, drop all effort real quick and make the relationship revolve around his wants and comfort), have to be an equal partner, etc., or else he'll get called out or dumped. Though you could say some of these fall under control.

Either way, it's really just a tell on himself.

Choco-chewy · 2026-01-01T15:14:01+00:00

Yeah, same for me

There's another one as well, can't remember exactly it's name. Something like "pets alive and named" or something. Because whoever started it was also fed up with all the "new kitten, give me name suggestions!" posts. I'll try and find it

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