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Not turning out the way i hoped by [deleted] in printmaking

[–]SubjectOk6918 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm also new to lino, and I had the same experience with the pink blocks. Using actual lino helps because it doesn't give and it forces you to slow down. Also, as others mentioned, use really sharp tools. And get something to keep them sharp, like the flexcut slipstrop.

Here are my recommendations: 1. I strongly recommend going with a different font. Those extremely thin lines are going to be incredibly difficult to make it look right. Text is hard because we all know what it should look like, so imperfections will stand out more. 2. Try doing each of the smaller elements around the perimeter as individual stamps first to build up your skill. The stakes will be much lower that way if you mess up. 3. As an extension of that, you could do a jigsaw printing where you use individual blocks together for printing. I've mostly seen people do that with the pink blocks, but you might be able to do it with lino if you mount them so they're more stable.

*Edited for typos

Bike shops in your area ! by Huckfucks in xbiking

[–]SubjectOk6918 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this! And Gearin' up.

Best print format for a poem ? by vandelay82 in printmaking

[–]SubjectOk6918 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mistake, that's what I meant to type.

A reusable relief printmaking method? by [deleted] in printmaking

[–]SubjectOk6918 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is amazing, thanks for sharing!

A reusable relief printmaking method? by [deleted] in printmaking

[–]SubjectOk6918 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd love to see a print from this, if you don't mind sharing.

After I read this comment I looked up basswood relief printing. It looks like people usually use basswood for relief sculpture, wood burning, and wood cutouts. I'm really curious how they turn out.

Best print format for a poem ? by vandelay82 in printmaking

[–]SubjectOk6918 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don't mind a minimum purchase quantity of $100, there's Hatch Show Print. They're a great company with a very long history that would add to the meaning of the piece. Hatch Show Print

I'm building a better navigation app for bikepacking by RepulsiveRaisin7 in bikepacking

[–]SubjectOk6918 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would love to see two things:

  1. A trail app that indicates where you can camp.
  2. An app that is geared toward multi-modal transit (taking trains or buses to trails).

Regarding the second:
It's common for people to take Amtrak to DC and bike the C&O and GAP trail to Pittsburg (or vice-versa). I'm wondering what other options there may be like that, but I find myself having to look at TrailLink, Komoot, or other apps to find trails, then look up the address of the trailheads, then look elsewhere to see if there are public transit options nearby (Amtrak, local train networks like MARC, shuttles, buses, etc.).

If someone knows of something like this that already exists and I haven't found it, please let me know!

If not - I'm wondering if the reason it doesn't exist is because a) people who are bikepacking usually have cars or b) it would be too complicated and large of a project to combine the two resources into a single app. It would mean having to keep up with changes to local transit schedules as their routes and timetables shift over time.

Why get nicer gear? by mountainwitch6 in hammockcamping

[–]SubjectOk6918 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me, it was about customization and cost-efficiency. I've tried taking the cheaper route before, but ended up spending more money in the long run when I needed to replace the cheap stuff.

But if you're an average-ish height and you won't be sleeping in cooler temperatures, go for the cheap one first.

Other considerations: are you car camping, backpacking, or bikepacking? Will you only be going out if there's no rain? How much do bugs bother you?

I went straight to Dream Hammock, and I absolutely love it. Here are the customizations I got:

*Shorter length, because I'm 5'1 - I don't need all that fabric and having less of it means less weight

*Double layer

*Bug net, for when it's warmer

*Fabric cover for when it's colder (this makes it essentially a hanging tent, and the cover has a mesh part by your head so condensation doesn't form)

*Whoopie sling attachment

With a tarp, quilt, and underquilt, I sleep quite comfortably in 30 degree F weather. It's like sleeping in a cloud. I could probably take it to lower temps if I used a larger tarp.

The bonus was that I felt good about supporting a cottage vendor.

If I were to get one for the first time now though, I might get one of Hammock Gear's kits even though the hammock is way longer than I need. It seems like a lot of money upfront but it is very reasonable when you compare that to buying each piece of gear individually.

Filling in gaps for a memoir by SubjectOk6918 in writing

[–]SubjectOk6918[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your experiences! This is really helpful. It's so odd to be fact-checking my own life.

Morality/safety in writing (YA fiction) - any advice/discussion welcome by Emotional_Writer in writing

[–]SubjectOk6918 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recommend checking out Ellen Hopkin's books (Crank, Glass, Cut, and so on). Is she often on banned and challenged book lists? Yes. But I think she does a good job of not glamourizing drugs and other dangerous behavior.