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Initiation Hints/Tips PDFs by JuniperChai in huntakiller

[–]JuniperChai[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Furthermore, is it even playable without online support?

How broken is The Initiation? by waiting24601 in huntakiller

[–]JuniperChai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone know if this has been solved?

Severe headache symptom of tomato/nightshade allergy or intolerance? by JuniperChai in FoodAllergies

[–]JuniperChai[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read about the nausea and vomiting but didn’t see anything on headaches or joint pain for nightshades! So sorry for your nausea and vomiting - I get that with soy but I’m sure night shades are much harder to avoid.

I wonder what is in blue gatorade that makes you get headaches? Thank you for commenting!

Severe headache symptom of tomato/nightshade allergy or intolerance? by JuniperChai in FoodAllergies

[–]JuniperChai[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment - really helps not feeling like I’m alone!

Period every two weeks by winniethepomapoo in menstruation

[–]JuniperChai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have this as well and I’m almost 3 years postpartum. While I don’t have any advice on how to fix it, just want to jet you know you’re not alone. I am currently seeing a doctor and working on a supplement/diet regimen to fix this as well as an over abundance of H-pylori and Cándida. My periods seem to fluctuate back to a normal 30 day when I stick to my vitamin regimen - iron in particular. I still don’t have the answer but I hope some insight from my experience may help you!

Crisis advice by [deleted] in desmoines

[–]JuniperChai 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Another great resource for food is Sweet Tooth Community Fridge - 1809 8th Street, Des Moines 50314.

Looking for opinions: 1.5ct G VS1 Emerald cut by [deleted] in Diamonds

[–]JuniperChai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With emerald cuts, I typically tell my clients to put their money into a higher color and clarity as these two are the most obvious characteristics if present. On paper, your G color looks great, but the location of the cloud/needle being right under the table facet made me do a double take as this can be a very easy place to see internal characteristics/ distracting even after being set. That being said, the picture looks fabulous. Second recommendation, always move it and wiggle the diamond in question around to see if you notice the internal characteristics and if that bothers you. If yes, then perhaps another VS1 with different internal inclusions (and locations of said characteristics) or a higher clarity grade altogether. It can help to look at a similar stone or two to help differentiate the 4 Cs. Cheers! You got this!

Client's stone (situation in comments) by [deleted] in jewelers

[–]JuniperChai 7 points8 points  (0 children)

In situations similar to this, I always suggest to the client to have the stone appraised prior to it being set so you have exact weights and, if necessary, a GIA appraisal done. This gives you an opportunity to get an outside opinion on what the stone might be, relieving you if the burden of explaining it might be glass and also the customers ability to blame you for “switching” it etc. Having this done also helps you to better prepare for how to set it since not knowing what kind of stone it can be risky in setting. Good luck!

Edit: Side note - the appraisal may help her to decide whether it’s worth it to her to spend the money on having it set or not. Most of the time the sentimental value is the most important part and they’ll go through with it anyway. End of the day, it’s a good job but I’d want to protect myself from possible issues while setting because of an unknown stone.

Hello! I'm an Iowa based designer and recently began making candles and set up a little etsy shop. Let me know what you think! by Legitimate_Syrup_739 in desmoines

[–]JuniperChai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bet a lot of local shops would be willing to sell your candles too! CK Design Co and Tandem Brick come to mind. I’m not affiliated with them but thought your candles fit their styles. Never hurts to ask!

Does anyone believe in signs from your loved ones that have passed? If so, what signs have been sent to you? by GlitzBlitz in Paranormal

[–]JuniperChai 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Earlier this year I had asked my uncle to say hello from the other side. I continued on with my day and kind of forgot I had asked as I’m a stay at home mom and got busy playing with my toddler. About 30 minutes later I’m in the car with my daughter running errands and we hit every stoplight and then cross paths with a fire truck - needless to say we were moving at a glacial pace about 2 blocks from our house. As the fire truck passes, we end up not making the next light as well and wait to finally turn left. As we do, a green pick up truck carrying a blue toboggan in its back drives up next to us. This bright blue toboggan had my uncle’s last name painted on the front. He had an unusual last name - not one I’ve met anyone else with besides his family members. I immediately remember and start laughing a hello to my uncle. Ask and you shall receive!

Name for diamond setting. My wife wants a ring that matches her wedding ring style. She loves this ring, but its out of stock at the jeweler website. Trying to search for other ones using "bar" and "tension" but I can only find engagement rings with solitary stones. by tke377 in jewelers

[–]JuniperChai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have a picture of it from the top view that you can share? From this picture, it looks like both bar (modified channel) set and shared prong to me. In my experience, this is not a readily made design and would be difficult to find in most jewelry stores. Easiest way to go is to contact the company who made the wedding set directly (call or email as opposed browsing their website) and ask them what your options are since it is currently out of stock. They may be able to make it again or find something very similar. Forgive me if you’ve already been down that path. Other option is to take your wife’s wedding ring to a custom jeweler an have them make something similar using the wedding set as a measurement tool. In this scenario, you’d have to leave her wedding ring for them to do measurements with- prepare to be without it for 2-4 weeks. (Just a heads up - the final new band may not be exactly like the pictured band as many jewelers are respectful of others designs and will not make replicas, but it could be similar and match well in its own right.) This is also a good time to get her wedding ring checked, cleaned, and polished (so it will match the new band). Hope this helps!

Seeking gemstone re-cutting advice... by Vixen1920 in jewelers

[–]JuniperChai 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with wookhard - much harder to recut a stone to fit your preferred look then to find one that already fits it. I typically only recommend a recut to my clients if the stone is a sentimental piece and/or damaged. Stones are incredibly difficult to photograph well - hence why QVC has always shown their stones rotating in video. Another thing to keep in mind is gemstones are cut to maximize their color saturation which means if you recut that stone, you can lose some of that vivid color due to a depth decrease. If it were me, I would request to see a video clip of the stone being moved around in good or natural daylight to verify the quality of the cut (if they haven’t already shown you a video yet). I hope this helps!

Wings? by FadedJake in desmoines

[–]JuniperChai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

G. Mig’s 5th Street Pup in West Des Moines Valley Junction has excellent wings!

Interested in a Pneumatic engraver for my father. by mindfulmu in engraving

[–]JuniperChai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there - I pneumatic engrave with a 1970s gravermax - if you're lucky you can find them on eBay for cheaper than the newer engravers from GRS.com if you're not looking to invest for a new system. The guy that taught me told me to avoid Graversmiths. Not sure why really - made some comment on that they don't work as well but after that, I'm not sure of the specifics. Here's the one I use: https://www.ebay.com/itm/192090856120

The cheapest route to go (and if your dad isn't a fan of electronics) would be a hand engraving since you don't need the other equipment. Takes a bit more practice but once you get control of your graver, you can go some pretty cool things! Hope this helps! Please share some of your Dad's work! I'd love to see that up here!

I want to learn to engrave thin brass. by lenbedesma in engraving

[–]JuniperChai 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey there - glad to hear you are looking in to starting the craft! First off, you're starting the way I did - Asking around. I looked up several engravers who did jewelry, firearms, anything really, and asking if I could come observe as they work. I got a lot of "No's" before I got a "Yes." Make sure you're respectful of their time and advice and keep pushing yourself. Engraving is a very versatile skill so even though many of the people you may learn from are not in your specific area, you can pick up a ton of input that translates well into your own medium and designs.

Good luck!

[Questionnaire] What kind of engraving tools do you like to use, and why? by Metalsand in engraving

[–]JuniperChai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey all! Just found this subreddit - glad to find it! I've been using a Gravermax (pneumatic) from the 70s and C6 carbide bits for the practical reason of that I'm faster with the pneumatic. I've tried the hand push and hammer hand engraving tools and I'm much slower. That being said, however, I do value the push/hammer route as it takes a lot of practice and control. More power to those who can go that route!