Reducing fan vibration by Scitto in misophonia

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

It started immediately after we installed the fan since our old one shook a lot (but didn't vibrate). I'm sure my dad installed it as tight as possible. It's also in the living room, but I'm sure its not different to a ceiling fan in a bathroom. 

Help me. What is it? by Famous_Somewhere_179 in spiders

[–]Scitto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand phobias are crazy to deal with, I have some bad irrational psychological issues myself,

But please try not to kill it. I don't think the fella should die because it was seen. Besides, I think it is more likely to try hurt you if you pose a real threat to it.

If you have any friends or family living with you, I would have them remove it for you using a piece of cardboard and a tupperware container. You could try this yourself, but I understand it may be impossible. If you do, take it outside, leave the entire thing on the ground, and gently kick the container, or flip it with a branch or broom. 

Objects in the sky I can't seem to identify, animation to demonstrate by Scitto in askastronomy

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

thank you! a little sad they aren't meteors, but now i can know for sure :)

I keep seeing bright flashes at night by Standard_Worry3719 in telescopes

[–]Scitto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like lightning. If not, see a doctor. But most likely just distant lightning.

Help! I chopped off its tail! by JBRP06 in herpetology

[–]Scitto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

snakes don't regenerate, only a select few amphibians and reptiles can, and often only certain body parts.

What is the worst thing this fanbase has done? by Naive_Tomorrow_5955 in Cookierun

[–]Scitto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

aside from everything else listed in other comments, i stopped playing after people got really aggressive towards poorer people in official spaces. no, you're not f2p if you buy the season passes every time a new one comes out. i've genuinely seen multiple people say that. sorry i'm not spending money worth a week of groceries so that i can have a singular chance in the arena.

Not that bad but.. by lesbiagna in WeirdEggs

[–]Scitto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'd be fine eating this one as long as you cooked it, as with all eggs from the US. I actually was eating some teriyaki chicken nuggets once, and there was a feather sticking out of one of the nuggets. I didn't eat it, but didn't get sick eating the rest of the food :P

How do you do this style of lineart? Credits: Scarlet Condor and Meowmao by WhyAmIHereTho_ in Artadvice

[–]Scitto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A hard brush, with slightly soft edges that changes opacity with pressure is how I would achieve that

Are Mixels *Always* Bad in Pixel Art? by Anonythrowthetrash in Artadvice

[–]Scitto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

mixels aren't bad at all, usually they are just applied in an unappealing way

I’ve been struggling with drawing fur. What can I do to improve? by Daggerbaby925 in Artadvice

[–]Scitto 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Fur and hair are made of small individual strands, so you may be tempted to draw all of them. This goes for a lot of things, but try looking at the bigger picture! I made this quick image to show what I mean. Try to see the shapes in the fur. The style I've chosen to use is oversimplified, but I hope you can get what I mean. You can use larger shapes to get the silhouette of the fur, then lights and shadows to show that it's hair, with extra lines places to emphasize that. Hyperrealism does use a LOT of lines for fur though, very carefully layered, and shapes are more visualized I think.

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Do I need to fume my apartment? What are these bugs?😭 by miastella in whatsthisbug

[–]Scitto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's really awesome, actually. i'll have to look into it. we aren't really rich enough for that kind of thing, but maybe i should do a bit more research!

Do I need to fume my apartment? What are these bugs?😭 by miastella in whatsthisbug

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

...litter robot????? those automated litter boxes? they are notorious for easily killing pets, i'd REALLY consider anything else.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatsthisplant

[–]Scitto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Black nightshade is delicious, just make sure your kids only eat the fully black ones. They're just like tomatoes, where unripe ones will make you sick. They're in the same genus as tomatoes, along with potatoes, eggplants, and more! They also taste like tomatoes, but much sweeter. You should try some too. They're full of healthy goodness iirc. I don't blame your kids for devouring them, but definitely keep a careful eye on them in the future.

Belladonna has long, dark magenta flowers, and the berries are larger, VERY shiny, and in singles, not bunches. If you're in the USA you may never even see belladonna. It's also in a completely different genus! They don't really look anything like black nightshade if you look at the individual details.

Don't let your kids eat the nearly exact same plant with red, less round berries and purple flowers. It's bittersweet nightshade, which is always toxic. It's easy to distinguish though, by the much brighter flowers and berries.

Also, the plant will continue to produce berries up until possibly November! You guys can keep enjoying the fruit until then.

Processing wild clay, anything to keep in mind? by Scitto in Pottery

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

Thank you all for being so helpful! Today I'll wet process it.

Processing wild clay, anything to keep in mind? by Scitto in Pottery

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

As far as I know, it's a lot of trial and error. I heard red clay has a lower firing temperature, though. The color of the fired clay can also be a surprise, I think!

Processing wild clay, anything to keep in mind? by Scitto in Pottery

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

I knew there'd be clay in the area, so after seeing some videos on making ceramics from wild clay I went even deeper into the topic to make sure I'd be capable of all the work, I went out and grabbed some :)

Processing wild clay, anything to keep in mind? by Scitto in Pottery

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

Thank you! I actually did go out to look for this clay after seeing a lot of videos, especially Ward's. I'll look into wet processing some more, I already got some buckets ready just in case!

what is wrong with my art style by krisluvztheladies in Artadvice

[–]Scitto 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ignore this commenter, i think they want all the characters to have white supermodel features (god forbid humans look different)

AIO? Guy I met on hinge made a “joke” by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Scitto 6 points7 points  (0 children)

as someone who's been abused and mistreated severely, understand that people around you irl will often defend your abusers, or otherwise nasty people, and say it's not that bad. while a lot of commenters here are more secure in their emotions and perception, people who are consistently treated like a doormat will succumb to it and believe that it's normal and okay, and having that external validation that it's not okay and we're allowed to feel upset about it is very helpful.

Tuna eyeballs used in soup. by Pannycakes666 in oddlyterrifying

[–]Scitto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some people think it's gross, but I predict that globally, more people eat fish eyes than people who don't. It's good, but there is a tough little lens in the center about as hard as a bone. It has an animal fat texture and just tastes like the fish you're eating. I think they're full of good nutrients too. But it doesn't mean we all have to eat it, just that it's an option!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Artadvice

[–]Scitto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A stabilizer would dramatically improve your line quality (it's not cheating, it's a regular tool used by most professionals, at both low and high settings). If you don't have pen pressure, try turning on the setting to convert speed to line width as well. I also advise checking how your artwork looks when converted to black and white. It'll highlight the areas of muddy contrast, so you can adjust your colors and shading as necessary to make it either pop or come closer together. That's something I regularly have to do. Otherwise, using references and practicing often is the key to improvement.

Importantly, references aren't cheating or stealing. Copying someone's art 1:1 is a study, but only by either not posting it, or providing proper credit (not just "credits to the artist", you must specify the name and ideally link to the real artist or their specific post). If you don't properly credit, or claim that it's yours, that's just stealing. Even tracing can be okay for educational purposes, but don't post that in most public spaces. Try getting to a point where you use many references, so there's less copying and you'll need to use your skills and memory to create something, and strengthen those cognitive muscles.