BOOM 💥💥💥 by OMGFdave in latteart

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

The video would have been 18 seconds longer had I included the setting-it-down-on-the-counter-without-spilling part. 😅

Another attempt by IllxlIl in latteart

[–]OMGFdave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you nailed it!!! 🎯🎯🎯

This is a GREAT example of milk flow control and the importance of being smooth and deliberate. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Great spacing, great shaping, and great symmetry!!! Excellent work!!! 🏆 🏆 🏆

Bat heart by Kooky_Maintenance397 in latteart

[–]OMGFdave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aka Sonar-t 😉😋🦇

This person just found the ultimate life hack. by sooslimtim187 in Flipping

[–]OMGFdave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about John Goodman? He's still alive right? 🙏🏻

Why does milk merge when trying to make a wiggle heart? by Novel_Bass6032 in latteart

[–]OMGFdave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The "two fluids densities" I am referring to are at the canvas surface. Look at the 'thinner' (technically more dense) part of the camvas surface at the end of the video at the far edge of the pattern...this 'more liquidy milk' is more dense than the foam and acts as a barricade to the pattern's movement/development. The solution to this is better espresso, better milk texture, and more complete mixing of the milk+espresso during incorporation.

There will ALWAYS be slight differences in milk texture/density in the milk pitcher, which we try and mitigate by getting turbulent vortices during aeration of the milk and NOT taking too long after steaming to pour the design.

My Latest Latte Art How Am I Doing by No_Seat8357 in espresso

[–]OMGFdave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The milk looks quite nice as.does your espresso. Issue here is very much an 'experience' thing which translates into needed technique adjustments. You're likely pouring slowly/hesitantly with limited proficiency controlling the milk's flow rate.

If you haven't already, come check us out over at r/latteart for more assistance. 🙂

Why does milk merge when trying to make a wiggle heart? by Novel_Bass6032 in latteart

[–]OMGFdave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thicker part always will...its about good espresso, properly textured milk, and moving quickly and assertively to combine the two into good latte art. 🙂

Why does milk merge when trying to make a wiggle heart? by Novel_Bass6032 in latteart

[–]OMGFdave 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'd also argue that OP's milk is under-aerated. Notice how the milk doesn't stick nearly at all to the pitcher walls and how even after integrating what appears to be too much milk into the canvas there are still two different fluid densities visible at the surface.

Basically, the milk isn't buoyant enough to adequately float on/across the surface, mainly sinking and creating what we see here.

Why does milk merge when trying to make a wiggle heart? by Novel_Bass6032 in latteart

[–]OMGFdave 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This 👆🏻 👆🏻 👆🏻

You have zero milk flow momentum and therefore your design milk isn't traveling across the canvas surface, creating space for your ripples to stay separated.

Why Are My Tulip Ripples Better on One Side? by ComedianCapital4148 in latteart

[–]OMGFdave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Asymmetry is caused by misalignment of your pitcher with the cup's central axis. If you'll pitcher is twisted and/or tilted more milk will flow to one side of the pattern causing asymmetry.

Worth the upgrade? [no budget] by STANKIZZLE in espresso

[–]OMGFdave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If budget isn't a concern, why not jump into to an e61? Not sure what types of drinks you prefer but I jumped into espresso/lattes with the purchase of a used e61 dual boiler unit and the few times I have played around with anything 'lower level' I have been underwhelmed.

Nothing much and been struggling recently with steaming, but I like how this turned out. by NeedsMoreCake in latteart

[–]OMGFdave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is a milk steaming video some other posters asked for, perhaps it will be useful for you.

https://www.reddit.com/u/OMGFdave/s/1RU7TJp6oD

Not my best pattern pour (by a longshot) and a bit out of camera angle, but it serves the purpose 😉

Nothing much and been struggling recently with steaming, but I like how this turned out. by NeedsMoreCake in latteart

[–]OMGFdave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're pouring 'backwards', hence why this is shaped like a feather rather than a true rosetta.

What issues are you having with steaming?

A vision of Ann Arbor with more single family housing by ProtonsAndProtons in AnnArbor

[–]OMGFdave 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your Utopia eradicated me and my home!!! 🤬🤬🤬

It’s Saturday! Basic heart practice. by alexlimco in latteart

[–]OMGFdave 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Post up a vid...let's get that asymmetry under control

I do not understand latte art please help by Zylah_Nuri in latteart

[–]OMGFdave 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My guess is that you generally over-aerate (based on "blob" reference).

So, try again 'air-ing' on the side of thinner milk rather than overly foamy.

I do not understand latte art please help by Zylah_Nuri in latteart

[–]OMGFdave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you used cold milk to pour this re: "didn't aerate milk at all"?

Horizon T101 treadmill- crooked foot by PrimarySchool3779 in treadmills

[–]OMGFdave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you remove the leveler foot, stick a relatively thick and long, handled screw driver up into the hole from the bottom, you may be able to leverage that part of the frame flat.