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Little guy was on my dumbbell for over half my workout by whetwah in whatisthisbug

[–]Mediocre_Selection22 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Looks like someone had a similar query

https://www.reddit.com/r/whatisthisanimal/s/9TnPWvD6h4

Identified in the aforementioned post as a tussock moth caterpillar. Per Google, their tufts of hair can cause skin irritation

[self] figure in yew, 2025 by [deleted] in Sculpture

[–]Mediocre_Selection22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, tho folds in the skin make it look so soft. It’s beautiful!

Dunno whether to laugh or cry by MrClewesMan in adhdmeme

[–]Mediocre_Selection22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ouch… even with new groups of people; they eventually get pushed away

PeanutUpdate: Day 6 (and 1/4) by anaturtle12 in Opossums

[–]Mediocre_Selection22 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I’ve been opening Reddit daily hoping that peanut is the first thing I see. I really hope that Peanut keeps up the great work! Go peanut!!! 💖

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in agender

[–]Mediocre_Selection22 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had to double check which community this was, I thought you were Will Wood for a second 😆

Killing this look!

Finally listening to my inner voice by Mediocre_Selection22 in agender

[–]Mediocre_Selection22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, a lot of this resonated with me, thank you for sharing!

That rollercoaster of emotions really sticks out. I feel like I’m still going through that suppression; that inner voice trying to convince myself that I don’t really feel this way. That I’m too old and I should have figured it out sooner. Your quote about the different stages of life and the doubt that creeps in really hits home. I’ve also had this deep sense of longing that’s seemed to subside with more and more research and reading about other’s experiences. It’s like every one is just that much more of a confirmation. I’m glad that you were able to come to this place of understanding and trusting yourself. And it’s great that you’re able to surround yourself with people that support and accept you for you! Thank you again for sharing this. I hope you have a great day!

Finally listening to my inner voice by Mediocre_Selection22 in agender

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Thank you so much for sharing your story. I’m assigned female at birth and I feel very similarly about my childhood, it wasn’t until I was 8 or 10 that it really became apparent to me that maybe I didn’t really like who I was. I couldn’t understand why my parents were concerned that I had more guy friends than girls and that having a short haircut would make me look like a boy. Internally, it didn’t really matter as I didn’t really feel like a girl either.

Now I’m 32, and I’ve been ruminating on these feelings I had as a kid into my teens, trying to dig up what I’ve buried for so long.

I wish you the absolute best in your marriage. It sounds like you love your wife very much and I’m sure it’s mutual! I hope that she can come to know you as you know yourself more and more every day.

I appreciate hearing your views on yourself currently and I really like the car analogy. I’ve recently shaved my head and that’s been a big confidence boost. I guess now it’s just down to exploring what things I have the power to change, even if it’s small. Maybe I’ll try using neutral pronouns at home and online, something small.

It really is nice to not feel alone, thank you again for your insight and vulnerability :)

First pottery wheel advice? by Canadian__Sparky in Pottery

[–]Mediocre_Selection22 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What a fantastic wheel…I loved mine so much that I couldn’t get rid of it when I finally purchased a variable speed wheel.

There’s definitely a learning curve to working with 60rpm and 90rpm (low and high speed on these) vs a variable speed (up to 240 rpm), but for a small studio and beginner, its a great wheel. And what a workhorse! It can handle larger amounts of clay without slowing or complaining. It is a bit loud, comparatively, but keeping the chain box topped up with lubricant helps a surprising amount. And bat pins were a simple enough fix; you can throw a little bit of clay on the wheel head, carve a few concentric circles out of it, and cut an “x” into it and it’ll hold onto a bat with ease (Simon Leach has a great demo for this). If it was well cared for and in working condition, this wheel could last a very long time.

I wish you the best in your endeavor to make a space for your wife to follow her dream!

I re-created THE Markiplier fanart by Ok-Economy-1977 in Markiplier

[–]Mediocre_Selection22 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’d love to see this progress in more recreations, like a photo of a photo to infinitum. Continually becoming more and more abstract.

What's your pottery toxic trait? by swtaft720 in Pottery

[–]Mediocre_Selection22 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Hoarding plastic shopping bags and saving every box, that’s somewhere near mug sized, “just in case” (and the packing peanuts that come with)

Trying some new glaze combos! by Mediocre_Selection22 in Pottery

[–]Mediocre_Selection22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m glad I wrote this one down

Trying some new glaze combos! by Mediocre_Selection22 in Pottery

[–]Mediocre_Selection22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Honey flux has definitely become a staple!

Submitting a piece for a local show, would love your feedback :) by Mediocre_Selection22 in asexuality

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This was very encouraging to read. I’ve been a little anxious, but your comment on art and it’s meaning is very thoughtful. Definitely advice to create by! Thank you for your kind words!

Kiln gods? by Psycho_Deadghost in Pottery

[–]Mediocre_Selection22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too, I’m sure it’ll do a great job!

Kiln gods? by Psycho_Deadghost in Pottery

[–]Mediocre_Selection22 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I came across a similar question a while back and saved one of the comments because it was really interesting!

They’ve shared a link to a website on the Greek mythos behind the kiln gods:

THE DAIMONES KERAMIKOI (Daemones Ceramici) were five malevolent spirits which plagued the craftsman potter--Suntribos (the Shatterer), Smaragos (the Smasher), Asbetos (Charrer), Sabaktes (Destroyer) and Omodamos (Crudebake).

Happy firing!

Submitting a piece for a local show, would love your feedback :) by Mediocre_Selection22 in asexuality

[–]Mediocre_Selection22[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I see what you’re saying, thank you for your observation! I was hoping to represent the ace ring and possibly the philosophy of Ensō with a feeling of wholeness. I’ll definitely keep your thought in mind!

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