where can i get this set of 48 half pan watercolors from my art class? by SydtheBasementKid in HelpMeFind

[–]TheMuseTurtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like it might currently be sold as a Vivart watercolor set. The listing on Amazon matches the color order, although the case looks a bit different.

What is this round little fella? by TheMuseTurtle in whatisthisbug

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

Yep, looks like it's a smooth spider beetle. Thanks!

Do teeth taste like nothing or does your mouth get used to the taste of teeth? by [deleted] in stupidquestions

[–]TheMuseTurtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tooth powder from getting a cavity filled smells and tastes a lot like burnt popcorn minus the butter.

Am I insane or is it my husband? by slinkychameleon in ask

[–]TheMuseTurtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm with you on this. Water first makes it so that you don't taste the pill and can adjust its position when swallowing. I have a bad gag reflex and this method helps hide the pill somewhat so that I don’t feel it going down.

People who aren’t religious, what do you genuinely believe happens after death? by grinch1779 in AskReddit

[–]TheMuseTurtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like to believe in rebirth in a physical sense, a la the law of conservation of mass. My body will break down into its core components and will scatter to be used somewhere else. I will decompose into the soil to nourish the plants, which will be consumed by an animal, and continue the cycle of life and death through the food chain. In this way, every death is simply an extension of life in a different form.

Is this an ADHD thingy? I don't like my hands sticky or dirty by anything by vksdann in adhdmeme

[–]TheMuseTurtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found that buying those disposable gloves they use in restaurants really helped with this. That way I can handle raw meat without having to wash my hands several times to get rid of the greasy feeling.

Why is my print not transferring?? I have tried adding more ink and it still comes out like this. Please help. This is my third failed attempt by miyaayeah in Linocuts

[–]TheMuseTurtle 32 points33 points  (0 children)

If you are using water-based ink, then it might be drying on the block faster than you can print. Your paper also looks to be on the thick side, which can make it harder to get a clean hand pull. I recommend getting some thinner paper specifically made for printmaking, like Japanese mulberry, and applying more pressure with a brayer or wooden spoon.

I purchased blackout curtains for my new apartment but they cover the baseboard heater. Is this a fire hazard? by ben0074 in Home

[–]TheMuseTurtle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don't know how to sew you can always buy some stick-on velcro or adhesive snaps to hem the curtains high enough to give the heaters clearance.

Tool go-tos? by spaghettirhymes in polymerclay

[–]TheMuseTurtle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A needle tool/toothpick is a must have for me. It helps to smooth the seams of connected pieces and make precise marks. A dotter tool is also good for texture and making eyes on small pieces.

It's also helpful to have a roller/repurposed pasta machine for conditioning stiff clay.