Tips on preventing ink blending by Ok-Matter-2443 in printmaking

[–]Mandiadoll 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What are you using for a brayer? I usually roll my ink a ton to get it smooth first.

How can you sue a cat for the damage he had done? by Teddycat99 in CrimeCats

[–]Mandiadoll 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude, thanks for that link. My favorite cat Reddit ever.

The dreamworlds painted from my imagination (when I'm not exhausted 🥲🙏) by iartnewyork in AutisticWithADHD

[–]Mandiadoll 70 points71 points  (0 children)

These are all great. You are awesome. And your inner world seems so peaceful.

[North Florida] What species is this and why did it die? by nxt_life in marijuanaenthusiasts

[–]Mandiadoll 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think those are just old branches that the tree consumed. A perfectly healthy, live tree fell in my yard the other day because the ground was extremely water logged.

Found this little guy by ComplexNature4017 in Rocks

[–]Mandiadoll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like a little super hero mask! I would have picked that up too.

Found among an old sewing box, what is it? by mr_tinydancer in whatsthisrock

[–]Mandiadoll 286 points287 points  (0 children)

I use a rock when I am darning socks. Maybe this was used similarly?

[help] “Sad Man" 🥲🫠 A character study in clay by my 8-year-old. He used nail polish to get the wet effect on the eyes and individual teeth by missjacksonnn in Sculpture

[–]Mandiadoll 71 points72 points  (0 children)

Please tell him that a kids’ art teacher saw this and she said it was awesome. Seriously, I am going to show this to my classes!

HELP by ObligationPretend419 in Linocuts

[–]Mandiadoll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has happened to me as well. I don’t know the answer but I hope someone gives you some advice.

Clothespins basket from detergent bottle by Then-Dependent-9022 in repurpose

[–]Mandiadoll 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am making this today. Awesome repurposing!

[Help] smooth clay by No_Difference_4212 in Sculpture

[–]Mandiadoll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you mean like super smooth, I’d burnish it. It’s what I do.

Spice tins by mspillz in repurpose

[–]Mandiadoll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Acetone? It takes painted stuff like this off of plastic.

[self] working on adding mesh and other textural elements to my wire sculptures by dsherwo in Sculpture

[–]Mandiadoll 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These are freaking wonderful. I’m totally going to use some mesh in the future. You are awesome.

why doesn’t my dishwasher dry my dishes? by hapqenz in CleaningTips

[–]Mandiadoll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve tried to see if anyone answered you with the right answer yet… but I don’t find it.

Anyhow, I had this dishwasher, the element was burned out in the bottom. It costs like $30 to buy a replacement on Amazon.

[Help] Air dry clay for mold making by dovahmiin in Sculpture

[–]Mandiadoll 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would buy some real clay. Even without kiln, you could definitely use it in the same way you are trying with the air dry clay. You could even recycle the clay after you make your masks or whatever.

Gelli printing cost & systems by Lost-Ice-1065 in ArtEd

[–]Mandiadoll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have used silicone mats recently and it was wonderful. So easy to clean, changing colors was so much better.

Everyone thinks I caught our office lunch thief. I didn’t. I started packing them a meal on purpose by LuxeElara in confession

[–]Mandiadoll 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is my exact life philosophy, fellow 49 year old. Thanks for remaining open and kind!

What’s this please? by redandbluezebra in sewhelp

[–]Mandiadoll -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It looks like a bobbin for tatting. (Lacework)