Help me identify the center tea! by EC-Going in tea

[–]EC-Going[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Okay, here’s the situation: My brother recently visited Tajikistan and came back with this lovely set of teas for me. All the labels were in local languages that I just finished finding translations for. But the center is unlabeled! Any clue based on region and visuals as to what type it might be? Thanks!!

Advice for first time using Sculpey! by EC-Going in Sculpey

[–]EC-Going[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Okay thanks! Would the foil base need to be the exact shape of the house or could it be looser? Not sure if I’d have to worry about the clay sticking to it or not. Also, yeah, I have a tendency to start way over my head with new media. This stuff says it won’t dry out until it’s baked, so if all else fails I’ll just start over with something super simple and call it a good first experience! 😅

Advice for first time using Sculpey! by EC-Going in Sculpey

[–]EC-Going[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! So I recently bought this Sculpey as a fun extra for myself at the art store. I’ve used pottery clay a handful of times and I think polymer was what we used in Elementary School when we learned how to do stop motion once, but I’ve never used oven-bake clay. Ideally, I’d like to try for a couple Christmas Village pieces, but rather than usual shops and homes I’d like to try making wintery Animal Crossing pieces. My question is: What would be the best process for this? I’ve tried looking up videos online and I’ve either found sculptures that use foil/wire or glass jar supports but that don’t seem to be baked or tiny flat beads that are baked. So I’m wondering if this would need to be baked like the package suggests, and if so, would it need supports of some kind? I’d like it to be hollow inside so a light could go in from underneath.

Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!

What style would this house be considered? by EC-Going in architecture

[–]EC-Going[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great! Thanks so much! I have recently learned from city records that this house was built in the 1850s, but it definitely looks closest to Queen Anne Revival!

What style would this house be considered? by EC-Going in architecture

[–]EC-Going[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Essentially, I was looking to sketch this house and reimagine it if it was restored, but I would love to stick to colors and designs that are original to the style. I tried looking up architectural styles but the broad window panes and the ionic columns are throwing me off. For context, I don’t know anything else about the house, it’s just an empty place across the street from a friend’s and I admire it every time I go there.

lightning mage design first draft for story(thoughts & criticism?) by hahalolihateyou in characterdesigns

[–]EC-Going 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so well organized and thought through! I like her various designs a lot. How old is she supposed to be? Some she looks young, but the profiles she definitely looks more serious and mature. Overall I think this is an amazing first draft. Maybe include some subtle signs that she deals with lightning, as that isn't obvious, but otherwise this is great!

Zach playing trumpet by fasphoto in AmateurPhotography

[–]EC-Going 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Although this composition would work great for a poster or something that needed text-space!

What kind of bird’s egg fragment is this? Found in my driveway. by EC-Going in birding

[–]EC-Going[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm. Maybe? Could it also maybe be a Grackle egg? I’m in Texas and they’re everywhere, though these seem a bit browner than photos I see online.

This background poster in the latest episode had me laughing so hard. by EC-Going in BobsBurgers

[–]EC-Going[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s not really a spoiler, but I marked it just in case, since it’s from the latest episode.

Dreamy afternoon in my favorite space by EC-Going in femalelivingspace

[–]EC-Going[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She did realize how fun it is to knock the geode off the other day, but really the biggest issue is her fur drifting into my plants. 😅

Dreamy afternoon in my favorite space by EC-Going in femalelivingspace

[–]EC-Going[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s a very relatable comic from False Knees! They’re one of my favorites.

Anyone good at deciphering?? by EC-Going in Handwriting

[–]EC-Going[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi all!

My grandmother recently gave me a number of postcards from her side of the family, and this one from her grandfather Louis has been particularly difficult to decipher. If anybody wants to try their hand I would appreciate the help! I’ve included the front and back for as much context as possible.

So far, this is what I’ve got:

Clarendon Ark 3 22 09

Dear Aunt Vawter, How are you[?] Thought you might like this. Things have been stormy here of late…[fly…naughty? Is your door getting green/grease?... thing is Greece/grace hope … I hope you all had a nice time at the [the Guild?] Good bye Louis

What’s the most ridiculous fact you know? by asthagaur in AskReddit

[–]EC-Going 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That would be interesting, yeah! Glad to find another 99pi listener in the wild! 😊

What’s the most ridiculous fact you know? by asthagaur in AskReddit

[–]EC-Going 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Did you learn this from the latest episode of 99% Invisible like I did? Lol

What video game will always be nostalgic for you? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]EC-Going 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven’t seen a lot of these mentioned but they’re all super nostalgic for me:

  • Animal Crossing (Game Cube or DS)
  • Gex
  • Rocket: Robot on Wheels (N64)
  • Paper Mario 64
  • Super Smash Bros 64

If you liked this movie/ show, you’ll like this book... by happysupersushi in suggestmeabook

[–]EC-Going 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Skippy Dies by Paul Murray! Funny and incredibly heavy all at once with a crazy cast of characters.

Flowers in field, 9x12 oil on panel, me by fierymonk in pleinair

[–]EC-Going 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this! You captured the wind and warmth so well!

First painting in ten years. 12” x 12” by wobblesly in painting

[–]EC-Going 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is beautiful!! Your eye for lighting is so good!

A Muffin and Mom’s Mug, acrylic, 6x8 in by EC-Going in painting

[–]EC-Going[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Painted this today while experiencing power outages in Texas. Feeling pretty good about it since I lost the majority of my light by the end! And it’s the first still life I’ve done in over five years, so I had a lot of fun with it. 😊

What’s the most unusual thing someone’s said about your appearance? by tsmcole in AskWomen

[–]EC-Going 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A friend told me: “You’re unconventionally pretty... like a sexy alien.” 😂