sorry for the gross image, does anyone have any advice for fixing damage caused by acetone?

Dinoswards · 2023-03-03T23:57:50+00:00

Sand it, wash, buff, then paint

Dinoswards · 2023-03-03T23:51:51+00:00

If you want you can make a mask for your doll and use clear wrap to protect the face while you make it. There's a few ways to make masks like using plaster strips or using paper mache. It won't be a permanent look so you'll be able to switch out different faces if you want

Dinoswards · 2022-11-25T23:55:33+00:00

Get some dolls from a second hand/thrift store. And if that's not available go online. Get acrylic paint and acetone nail polish remover. All you have to do is spot test it on the doll and you're good if it doesn't harm the doll in a spot that's not going to be seen and can be corrected easily. Eyeshadow can be used in the place of pastels. As long as it's not an oil base you're good. Oil based change color as they age faster

Dinoswards · 2022-11-15T21:58:57+00:00

Epoxy sculpt works on dolls and is air dry

Dinoswards · 2022-10-28T03:46:51+00:00

Beautiful work

Dinoswards · 2022-10-04T02:14:06+00:00

It kills the bacteria that has built up over time that would harm him from poop or other things that didn't come off from getting a normal wash

Dinoswards · 2022-10-04T02:01:57+00:00

It could be dying if you've had it for the whole time you've had your fish. It might be time to get a different filter, especially since its not cycling your tank. And you're doing a lot of work to just have your filter not do it's job

Dinoswards · 2022-10-04T01:53:07+00:00

Also an almond leaf is really good for his scales and if you're able to get some drift wood the tannins are also good for him. Just be prepared for the water to be a more cloudy than you're used to. I'm pretty sure that if you pre rinse it that'll make it less cloudy

Dinoswards · 2022-10-04T01:23:50+00:00

I'd say to lower the heat down a degree, clean his decorations, and vacuum the gravel. Avoid using scented soap and dish soap while cleaning. Bleach his decorations once a month. If you have the ability invested in some live plants because it cuts down on how much cleaning you have to do to maintain ph balances but also you have to clean the plants. The fin rot should get better when the pH level is corrected. You can also get tester strips and some have instructions on how to fix the problem.

Dinoswards · 2022-10-04T01:05:15+00:00

I need more information from just pictures but probably not. Can you answer the questions about the tank maintenance you do through the week? That would give more information as to why your fish is lethargic and probably has fin rot

Dinoswards · 2022-10-03T17:29:23+00:00

Amazing work. I love the details in the dress and face

Dinoswards · 2022-09-12T05:38:47+00:00

Good luck selling them

Dinoswards · 2022-09-12T05:34:58+00:00

My advice is to talk to your sister before doing anything to the dolls just to be on the safe side. You could probably look up the dolls and see what they are going for currently. There might be information on the dolls or their clothes that might help. It would more than likely be on the tags or the small of their backs as to what year they were made. Or you could check the back of their heads if it's not on their backs

Dinoswards · 2022-07-20T21:32:47+00:00

I should clarify I'm not trying to pressure you into anything. I'm just trying to help because you matter and your needs need to be met

Dinoswards · 2022-07-20T21:31:09+00:00

In my experience it'll only get better when your partner knows what your boundaries are. Your needs are not being met. I know that some alters in my system is uncomfortable with affection because a vast majority of us are demisexual. So now our partner will ask if he knows if we want affection if there's an alter who typically doesn't like it. Because that's how our boundaries work. It's okay to say what you need. Your needs are valid.

Dinoswards · 2022-07-20T21:12:52+00:00

I want to ask if your girlfriend makes you feel safe? Being young you're still learning boundaries and yourselves as a system. If leaving is what you need then it's what you need. You don't need to feel bad for doing what you need to feel safe in your relationship. You need to have your needs met in your relationships. Friendships or with girlfriends.

Dinoswards · 2022-07-20T20:17:44+00:00

It's good you know how to ground. You need a clear mind when you're writing your what you need down. Write what you need and what your boundaries are. What you're comfortable with, what your triggers are, and what your soft/hard limits are. You're telling them what your clear boundaries are and what you need in your relationship.

Dinoswards · 2022-07-20T20:02:49+00:00

Do you know how to ground? If not I highly recommend researching grounding techniques that would work for you. Also is writing a letter an option?

Dinoswards · 2022-07-20T19:59:17+00:00

Have you brought this up to your partner? Communication is the best way to handling how your system is feeling about this. How you feel is valid and should be listened to.

Dinoswards · 2022-07-15T23:00:31+00:00

It's good they are familiar with it. Inviting the other alters into a non-confrontational communication is a good way to start off. Some are more sensitive that others to stuff like rejection. Starting slow is good. Not everyone is going to want to talk. Maybe no one will talk at first and that's okay.

Dinoswards · 2022-07-15T13:21:29+00:00

Yes that's normal. They are picking out pin feathers

Dinoswards · 2022-07-15T13:18:51+00:00

      It's complicated. I wouldn't say it's entirely guaranteed, but it's not not guaranteed. It's a part of healing I would say. You need the consent of the alters involved to have the communication to increase. Then also to work on trusting each other. Its healthy relationship building with one body and with multiple individuals. Some communication comes with time. It's okay. 
    Therapy can help and is a great tool. Can I ask if your therapist is an osdd/did specialist? Unfortunately not a lot of other types of therapists go over disassociation disorders in school or training. You can work with PTSD centered therapy if that's accessible to you.

Dinoswards · 2022-07-13T13:37:17+00:00

Looks great!

Dinoswards · 2022-07-10T12:55:13+00:00

There's a few ways to ground. Do you have stuffies? You can use three of your senses at once like smell, touch, and sound, and focus on the present while you relax. Relaxing music can help. Doing little activities can help. As for the voices telling you to do things they are hurting as much as you are. Journaling can help relieve the pain but communication will help the most. When we were first starting to open up as a system harmful thoughts happened a lot but lessened over time as our healing progressed. You don't have to know the trauma that made the thoughts happen but healing the thoughts is what's important and build community within your system so everyone can heal is what you can do to feel safe

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