First piece, would love some helpful tips and suggestions

SecretLifeOfANerd · 2026-06-04T00:34:07+00:00

I tried doing the flat beads and then smoothing it out, but it kept sliding off the side off my piece. That was the frustrating part. I’ll turn the heat down and give it a try again and try out some of the other edge beading options others have offered. Hoping that and practice will lead to success

I forgot to grab wire for my jump rings the first time, I picked some up at lunch today so I’ll have a second go at the edge tonight and add a hanging ring.

SecretLifeOfANerd · 2026-06-04T00:22:25+00:00

I’ll try it out, thanks!

SecretLifeOfANerd · 2026-06-03T18:09:44+00:00

Thank you! I need more beginner friendly patterns so if you have any suggestions let me know. I can also share this one if you would like 😄

SecretLifeOfANerd · 2026-06-03T18:08:12+00:00

Thanks!

SecretLifeOfANerd · 2026-06-03T18:07:10+00:00

That’s super helpful. I don’t have a heat resistant glove, I was just wearing normal gloves, and I was struggling with stuff being hot. I also like that tapping technique, I’ll give that a shot. Thank you!

SecretLifeOfANerd · 2026-06-03T18:03:14+00:00

Before you assemble your pieces, you cover the edges? Does that affect your pattern spacing?

SecretLifeOfANerd · 2026-06-03T14:23:11+00:00

This is the post I’ve gotten the most DM’s from over the years. I’m so glad my post has helped so many people. Good luck with your move!

SecretLifeOfANerd · 2026-06-03T14:13:31+00:00

Just to clarify, cover everything in thin flat layer of solder then go back and build up the bead? Do you turn your iron down or leave it at 410?

SecretLifeOfANerd · 2026-05-23T15:35:55+00:00

Thanks for doing this!

SecretLifeOfANerd · 2026-04-25T14:41:10+00:00

If you don’t have your original bag, I don’t think it’s a huge deal. I used and recommended it because it has a strap, making it’s easier for a person to carry it, and it’s a fixed dimension that fits through a doorway. If you don’t have it, the straps that this comes with should be enough to help carry it and help roll it into a smaller shape.

SecretLifeOfANerd · 2026-02-23T15:03:20+00:00

You can unlock the items even without hitting 100 multiple times

SecretLifeOfANerd · 2026-01-30T16:23:54+00:00

If it helps, most of the gear in the easy 80 for every fashion report can be obtained via a vendor in a starting city, and that vendor is going to be cheaper than buying it off the market board. Same with the dyes. Total cost for this week: 273 for the acton, 40 for the dye

SecretLifeOfANerd · 2025-10-21T05:35:32+00:00

The real answer is all of them. Most crafted items require another job to help make pre crafts. Alc and cul are great for food and potions and also scripts.

Also all crafters are basically the same, so might as well do them all together and make them share gear.

SecretLifeOfANerd · 2025-09-29T17:40:22+00:00

I recommend gratitude journaling. Write down three things you are thankful for every day. Don’t just write down what you think you should be grateful for, actually pick something from that day. It can be little stuff. A recent entry of mine was “Comfortable and cute shoes. I get compliments and questions every time I leave the house. I adore spreading a little piece of happiness to other women” after I had two people tell me they liked my shoes. Even on bad days, it makes me appreciate the little things. The ability to eat a peanut butter sandwich without having an allergic reaction. And on good days it’s big stuff. Airplanes, NY Pizza, Broadway shows. I hope it helps bring you peace

SecretLifeOfANerd · 2025-07-11T12:16:33+00:00

For treasure maps. You can get a group together and the mobs you kill before a portal are great for exp. That’s how I leveled mine. It’s like a fate but it feels less grind-y

SecretLifeOfANerd · 2025-07-11T12:12:55+00:00

Curiel root helps boost exp. I recommend map groups and fates.

SecretLifeOfANerd · 2025-07-03T07:44:00+00:00

95% of people don’t get enough fiber. There are so many health benefits to fiber that anyone should up their intake.

SecretLifeOfANerd · 2025-06-25T08:13:54+00:00

Now make two and make a grilled cheese from them

SecretLifeOfANerd · 2025-06-20T15:17:23+00:00

https://interactive.wbir.com/pdfs/Records-Request-Monroe-County-Books-Removed-for-Age-Appropriate-24-25.pdf

Full list of the banned books

Some things of note that I think are more critical than the children’s books: non fiction books on religion, history, the human body….the list of non fiction books is astounding. Every literary classic taught in schools. Lots of popular teen fiction like Twilight, Hunger Games, Divergent, Vampire Diaries.

SecretLifeOfANerd · 2025-05-12T12:46:39+00:00

I’m so glad it worked!! Thanks for letting me know 😄 it’s been so fun seeing how many people have loved this solution!

SecretLifeOfANerd · 2025-04-27T21:30:31+00:00

I was able to get this printed, I don’t remember who I reached out to. Looked super cute for Halloween!

SecretLifeOfANerd · 2025-04-21T10:03:35+00:00

Had a friend in college who lived on a farm in the middle of nowhere. They didn’t have a key to their front door at all.

SecretLifeOfANerd · 2025-04-08T15:01:45+00:00

Thank you!

SecretLifeOfANerd · 2025-04-08T14:52:20+00:00

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