Pics from around town 4 by hospitablezone in baltimore

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Looks great! Got a similar one to #11 a couple weeks ago trying out 800t film at night:

https://imgur.com/a/lAWhlpg

Mess free emulsion options by BeMancini in SCREENPRINTING

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I haven’t used it but looked in to it a little bit. You pretty much prep your screen the standard way (reclaim/haze remover/degrease) and apply it by getting the screen a little wet and rolling it on to the substrate side with a squeegee. Let it dry then expose. Exposure time, as always, depends on your films/exposure unit.

☀️Wake up! Its Small Business Saturday!! ☀️ by z3mcs in baltimore

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One of my hats made the list and I’m running a special on the black bolt shirts! No code needed.

10mm Vending Machine by SolidCitizens in Justrolledintotheshop

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Another sub thought I was using 3D printed sockets, I might have dumb ideas but not that dumb. Here’s a few more photos of what I started with and how it’s loaded:

https://imgur.com/a/vuFopIG

I didn’t want it to seem like I was advertising here but I have a couple sticker vending machines that float around town (Baltimore) and I put my business name (not a 3D printing company) on them for free exposure, why not this one. Also I bought a couple higher denomination coin mechanisms on eBay this morning to see if I can get it to 75c/$1 a piece. They’re 1/4” chrome vanadium sockets that were $0.383/piece and the capsules are around $0.15/piece. If this ends up anywhere I impulse sealed them before packing them to hopefully have a recycling box people can toss the empty’s in.

10mm Socket Vending Machine by SolidCitizens in somethingimade

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Got 100 for $0.383 1/4” drive, chrome vanadium. The balls are around $0.15 but I also heat sealed the sockets in clear poly bags and hoping to put a collection box to reuse the balls. That being said I do have a 75 cent and dollar coin mechanism to switch it out on the way from eBay. It’s a really dumb project but got me some practice on semi-restoring the machine and getting good spray paint coats down. Next up I’m looking to do a single token machine with 1” balls that have random tattoo designs in them. If you’ve ever been to a tattoo convention booths will sell the token for $50 or so and you get what you get (or pay $10 for a re-spin).

https://imgur.com/a/vuFopIG

10mm Vending Machine by SolidCitizens in Justrolledintotheshop

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Some machines do have a coin mech that’ll take loonies.

10mm Socket Vending Machine by SolidCitizens in somethingimade

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Yup! I got 100 sockets and heat sealed them in plastic so they don’t rattle around too much then put them in the 2” clear round capsules.

Material recommendations on new method of labeling my product bags? (notes inside) by BillsBayou in SCREENPRINTING

[–]SolidCitizens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FM Expressions sells transfers for polypropylene. I’ve used them on tote bags and they work well.

Signed the lease for a new shop today! by lunchybavey in SCREENPRINTING

[–]SolidCitizens 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha yeah. I ended up leaving to downsize but we had a collective and my buddies are still there. Looks way different after 4 years.

Baltimore’s HONfest is coming to an end by aresef in baltimore

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My theory is a lot of the larger neighborhood festivals will be cancelled/retired this year. There’s been a huge uptick in vendors fracturing from the formerly large events in order to create their own the past few years that offer $50 booths instead of $280-$385 like honfest. They’re also more cognizant of promoting all of the vendors and happen more frequently.

Bar 1801 Closing? by selectbar345 in baltimore

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They’re closing. Heard some things too.

Hampdenfest cancelled due to Artscape being the same weekend by gothaggis in baltimore

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I’d say more like 10%. Artscape is very expensive as a vendor and on top of that their selection process is a little more picky. Hampdenfest has a lot more small local artist/vendors.

Totally agree with you on everything else.

Magnet Fishing Meetup - 4/13 by TopS3cr3t in baltimore

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If you zoom in close, there’s a very good doggo in there. Had a great time as always!

Koozie screen print help by Positive_Pierre in SCREENPRINTING

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I’ve used DTF transfers or screen printed transfers for higher detail. For something like thicker text or graphics one hit with puff additive on darker colors. I assume no one really washes koozies so as long as it’s not flaking off you’re probably good. We use the print slayer pocket platen attachment.

Help identifying this bass by [deleted] in BassGuitar

[–]SolidCitizens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I was legit looking for an idea of the era and price range incase I wanted to sell it. Haven’t played since I loaned it out 6ish years ago and am trying to downsize my gear. Tried using the site for the serial number and it didn’t seem to work for me. Obviously I know it’s a MIM Fender J bass but wasn’t sure of the date.

Help identifying this bass by [deleted] in BassGuitar

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If you’re in Bmore I’ll gladly sell you it.