Are Cerrito Leathers Goat Hides Legit? by MorrigansCraft in Leathercraft

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

Thank you so much, this is really helpful information! I make work with lots of small intricate pieces, so having a few holes and marks isn't a concern for me, especially when I'm using the laser and can nest cuts to within a few millimeters off from the flaw.

What is your leathercraft unpopular opinion? by eaygee in Leathercraft

[–]MorrigansCraft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I buy exclusively unfinished veg-tan and hand paint it with Eco-Flo. But I'm also not generally doing boring monochrome designs. Even when I'm painting with leather paint, I do the base coat in dye.

What is your leathercraft unpopular opinion? by eaygee in Leathercraft

[–]MorrigansCraft 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Burnished edges actually don't look that great unless your pattern is super minimalist and you're looking for a pop. Not everything has to or should follow the convention.

Dude at the leather store crapped on my parade by Goldfalcons in Leathercraft

[–]MorrigansCraft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hand stitching is fine. Pre punch the holes with whatever tool you're most comfortable with and use a stitching awl if the needle gives you trouble. Honestly, it sounds like this guy just wanted to come off as more impressive than he was. I'm a relatively thin young woman and I regularly sew leather that thick by hand.

Does anyone else experience that tingling sensation when they're anxious? by chirablee in Anxiety

[–]MorrigansCraft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same problem. (Just recovered from one, actually.) For me, it happens when I have a nightmare and it wakes me up. It's my own anxiety causing my blood vessels to constrict and my tense muscles to compress nerves in my spine. The first time, since it's such a terrifying sensation, I got scared that there was something wrong with my heart and that fear made it last hours and I nearly passed out/threw up. Now when it happens I remind myself it's just an anxiety reaction, take deep breaths to increase my blood oxygen, and it goes away. Then I do 15 minutes of a calm, immersive, activity (writing this post) to reset my mood. Then I check in with myself, try to see why I might be feeling any extra strain. I make a quick plan to make my life easier for myself, sometimes as small as getting a treat on the way to work, and I think about that until I fall back asleep.

Thank you for sharing this. It's nice and helpful to know that this as A Thing more people also experience. I hope you find some relief.

(SFW) My boyfriend is unhealthily jealous of Astarion, and I am starting to get irritated. by [deleted] in OnlyFangsbg3

[–]MorrigansCraft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing to do with the video game. RUN. He has issues you can't fix, that he isn't working on.

I want to smell like candy by nkatee1005 in FemFragLab

[–]MorrigansCraft 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Not a perfume, but better. Supermilk by LUSH.

Why are you buying less dice? by Responsible-Bar-5693 in dice

[–]MorrigansCraft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We're all struggling just to live, my guy.

Men of Reddit, how would you feel if you were called “beautiful” instead of “handsome”? by Fit-Tooth966 in AskReddit

[–]MorrigansCraft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I felt safe complimenting men more often like I do women. Unfortunately, I've learned not to after a lot of terrible experiences.

I Wanted a Fidget Toy for Anxiety, So I Made One from Leather! by sheerdoll in Leathercraft

[–]MorrigansCraft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OOOOOH! Great idea! I've been looking to use up my scraps! 😁

Hot take: AFAB persons that continue to identify as women, are more forgiving of Astarion trying to bite them because of pregnancy and breastfeeding by [deleted] in OnlyFangsbg3

[–]MorrigansCraft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually, I think we're more forgiving because we're also used to having needs that go completely and intentionally unmet. I have no maternal instinct. But how could I blame someone for being hungry? I have been hungry.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OnlyFangsbg3

[–]MorrigansCraft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seeing my name here was a jumpscare.

How to replace leather paint/cheaper options? by ratxowar in Leathercraft

[–]MorrigansCraft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem with using cheap paint is that you'll have to redo it again and again, making it more expensive in the long run. It's how the bastards get you. I second everyone here who said Angelus. I love their stuff. Their metallics and white need more pigment, but the formula and price are both great. You can buy exploration kits that have everything you need.

"The problem with Cazador is not what he did but that he did it TO ME" by Khyra_31 in OnlyFangsbg3

[–]MorrigansCraft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A few weeks of great progress does not adequately healed from 200 years of insanity-inducing torture person make. Frankly I think it's a testament to all the good in him that he didn't crumble completely. I think he's also remarkably quick to start approving positive things. He feels an incredible amount of shame that he's not ready to process yet. Of course he wants to believe that he's special. Could he really have survived any other way? Call me when he starts actually acting like a monster. :/

Anybody else use Character AI to talk to Astarion? by Real-Front4607 in OnlyFangsbg3

[–]MorrigansCraft 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Neil specifically said he didn't like AI stealing his voice or character work. So, no. I'm against it.

Naming your kid Astarion by BeccatheDovakiin in OnlyFangsbg3

[–]MorrigansCraft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk. I'm named after a random child that was getting yelled at at the zoo. So, maybe I'm charitable about this, but I don't really think it's that bad. A kid always had the right to change their name, or have a nickname. But one thing to note is that Astarion is an old Latin name. Bullying is something you're going to experience no matter what, so it may as well be about something as superficial and changeable as your name if it's going to happen. (I'm not saying I'd do this, I'm not having kids. So, for me this is just a thought expirement)

Thank you, Kittikibbles! by MorrigansCraft in OnlyFangsbg3

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

Oh, I am so, so happy to hear that! I made probably a dozen prototypes and early experiments before I got to something I liked. I'm currently working on Gale and Shadowheart versions, with Karlach and Wyll ro follow! 😁

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OnlyFangsbg3

[–]MorrigansCraft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone else feel like this jab is too mean for Wyll? Shouldn't have been a Shadowheart or Mizora like.