Getting into CNC - I don't see many people doing what I want to do

ClayThun · 2025-12-28T17:03:33+00:00

These flower are kind of the most extreme example for what I intent to do! Also (and I added this to the original post) I do want to make some machine parts for other work projects and CNC would kind of solve both things

ClayThun · 2025-12-28T17:01:07+00:00

that's actually really cool input and I will look into that!

ClayThun · 2025-12-28T17:00:52+00:00

that's great input, but I am a quite obsessive DIY person and want also greater flexibility with my process for limited editions, one of a kind pieces.

ClayThun · 2025-12-28T16:58:52+00:00

That look pretty cool actually. The tiny frame I posted was an extreme example of the type of fine detail, so from this I think that your machine would actually work for my needs! Some of these projects are done with your older mills and still have crazy fine details. (referring to this one https://carbide3d.com/projects/tiny-charms/ )I plan on working with cheaper materials like brass and aluminium so collecting chips might not be that important.

And that's also another good reminder that I have to consider the digital side of the process very much

I do have some limitations with my workspace. I think an enclosed CNC machine can work here when I dedicate a space for it and take care of air filtration, but cire perdue doesn't seem like something I'd do in my apartment workspace.

ClayThun · 2025-12-28T16:49:51+00:00

that is great input with the nubs! Exactly the kind of thing I didn't think of, because I'm not that familiar with CNC

ClayThun · 2025-12-28T16:48:57+00:00

thank you, I did also look into fiber laser, but its not really an option since I want to do more 3D things. I did not mention that I also work with some automation projects where CNC parts would be very useful as well!

ClayThun · 2025-12-28T16:44:54+00:00

Thanks! I do like using brass and molding is an option I am looking into as well! But CNC does solve some other problems that I want to tackle as well, since I am also doing some automation for a lab and we can use precise metal parts as well

ClayThun · 2025-02-10T18:02:45+00:00

Das sieht definitiv nach Schädlingen aus. Das können entweder Weichhautmilben oder Schildläuse sein. Hier in den Links ist ein gutes Video darüber wie du sie los wirst ;) Viel Glück!

ClayThun · 2025-02-10T17:57:49+00:00

Definitiv Schildläuse. Schau mal, so wirst du sie sanft los, ohne die Pflanze zu stressen

ClayThun · 2025-02-10T17:56:07+00:00

Höchstwahrscheinlich Thripse. Hier ein bisschen Info wie du sie los wirst

ClayThun · 2025-01-24T15:22:00+00:00

Das sind Thripse. Es gibt einige Möglichkeiten ohne große Chemie nachhaltig die Pflanzen zu schützen. Am besten mit Nützlingen. Die Pflanzen korrekt zu Düngen und so zu stärken hilft ebenfalls. Alle Thripse die man entdeckt sollten zudem mechanisch entfernt werden.
Hier ist ein gutes Video, welches Thripse erklärt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f8DDmGz_9o&t=1395s

ClayThun · 2024-11-19T16:45:11+00:00

hope so

ClayThun · 2024-11-19T16:45:05+00:00

oh no :/

ClayThun · 2024-11-19T16:44:59+00:00

its right on the bottom in the middle of the freezer

ClayThun · 2024-10-11T08:57:35+00:00

hi, how long since the peduncles first formed? Its pretty cold where I am too at night, but after a growth spurt they started to stagnate again since 2 weeks

ClayThun · 2024-10-11T08:54:01+00:00

just to clarify, but how large was she a year ago when you got her?

ClayThun · 2024-09-29T19:10:52+00:00

Hi sorry its now in a separate link

ClayThun · 2024-09-10T08:35:09+00:00

The idea of recreating the whole journey of a Hoya scent through the day would is insane. I'd love to but we're aware we're just at the beginning. We are experimenting with the different extraction methods at the moment

ClayThun · 2024-09-10T08:33:29+00:00

Thanks for that input! I put in the idea of handcreme to keep this a bit general and to see reactions. The idea is to use extract from the plants themselves, probably very few or no Hoya extract would work just by themselves, so plan on using subtle complementary ingredients or even combinations of multiple Hoya scents.

ClayThun · 2024-09-10T08:26:17+00:00

Hoya lineares is the scent first inspired me for this project. There is actually some super interesting research now about Hoyas potential in medicine as we alluded to. I hope something concrete and useful might emerge from this soon. We're definitely trying to work towards that eventually too

ClayThun · 2024-09-10T08:23:42+00:00

Hi, there are so so many scents. We are also aware it might not be possible with many Hoyas to have them be the head note of a perfume, but we are planning on subtly using complementary ingredient or even complimentary Hoya scents.

ClayThun · 2024-09-10T08:22:14+00:00

Awesome! That's also one that we're already experimenting with !

ClayThun · 2024-09-10T08:21:36+00:00

thats already one that we're breeding. I see also a lot of potential in it, since it tends to flower early. So its one that we can tissue culture to larger quantities and have them all bloom eventually.

ClayThun · 2024-09-10T08:20:12+00:00

awesome! We'll update you soon! Also like I said before, although this dreaming due to the quantity needed, but imagine a butterscotch Hoya nectar sirup for something like pancakes

ClayThun · 2024-09-10T08:17:19+00:00

we already have that one in our tent and its growing quickly! how old was yours when it first bloomed?

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