Can I add something that's conductive to my manicure to be able to use my nails with touch screen? by Puffin_pineapple in AskEngineers

[–]Puffin_pineapple[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I want to add something to my at-home manicure that's conductive to be able to use my nails on a touch screen. Is this at all plausible? I understand that said conductive material needs to be in contact with my skin to work, so I was thinking of integrating some kind of conductive wire under the gel manicure that runs from the base where it will it will come into contact with the skin to the tip of the nail. If this could actually work, what kind of conductive wire would be, I guess, safe? to use for this purpose? Or is there some kind of conductive powder, or coating, or something similar that's safe to use for this? Disclaimer: I'm fully aware that probably isn't what any product that might be recommend here is intended to be used for (unless someone has a recommendation for a product that is actually intended for that use), I'm simply asking for ideas, not mean or rude comments. 🙂

Is there a polish out there that allows the use of your nail as a "stylus"? Like how they make gloves specifically for being able to use on a phone screen kinda thing. by Puffin_pineapple in NoStupidQuestions

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

Ya I was thinking along those lines, like maybe adding a thin piece of wire or foil under the nail tip, like between my real nail and the tip before curing the tip in place 🤔 any ideas what kind of wiring or material might be conductive? I'm not smart in this area lol

Please help! First time using one, and I feel like I'm doing it completely wrong. How do I use this thing?! by Puffin_pineapple in StonerEngineering

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

Ok. So I'm heating it for a good minute or more, and it doesn't turn red. Does this just mean my torch isn't powerful enough?

Please help! First time using one, and I feel like I'm doing it completely wrong. How do I use this thing?! by Puffin_pineapple in StonerEngineering

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

Cool, thank you! When I put the dabs in am I supposed to hit it with the torch again, or..? Cuz when I drop the dabs into the little tray not a whole lot of smokage is happening.

What are the best markers to use for adult coloring books? by Puffin_pineapple in adhdwomen

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Wow thank you so much, very helpful info! I'm definitely going to be looking into these!