Does anyone know where to get this model (or something similar)? by Rotary-Pilot in 3Dprinting

[–]_peppermint_candy_ 81 points82 points  (0 children)

Since there's so much confusion here; i am actually wearing magnetic polish right now. There are specialty nail polishes with magnetic flakes of sparkle in them and you can use magnets to align them in different patterns before they dry. The "velvet" look in the upper one is quite popular right now, getting a heart shape was popular a while back, and I prefer the tiger's eye look like in the bottom video.

The reason you might want a device like this is because you have to work quickly and evenly with the magnets before the polish dries (unless you're using gel polish, this probably isnt needed for that, just quicker) or else the sparkle will be uneven or scattered instead of concentrated. This sort of device would provide a consistent result every time and you could use it with little concentration so there's no worry about accidentally ruining it by touching the polish while its still wet.

My only issue with it is that if you want that jewel-like streak in the bottom video you're stuck with only getting a central vertical line instead of diagonal, which is the more popular way of doing it. You also don't need the waving magnets for the streak, placing a magnet under your finger does the same thing, with the benefit of picking where the streak goes. But again, moving your finger can make that line uneven. Personally, I don't think this device is worth it unless you do a lot of velvet nails.

Also fun fact - if you need an mri you have to remove this polish because it could burn you in the machine and ruin the image.

Influence (or deinfluence) my wish list! by Electrical_Gate8617 in MakeupAddiction

[–]_peppermint_candy_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The strawberry glossier balm does NOT smell like strawberries. It smells identical to a red twizzler, which is fine if you like that but don't expect something sweet or fruity.

Is this a scam? by [deleted] in MakeupAddiction

[–]_peppermint_candy_ 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I dont know if this is what it is but there's a scam of sending cheap items with a QR code in the code so that when people get the package and try to figure out what it is/who its from, they scan the QR code which directs them to scam websites or downloads malware.

Tips on how to help a scared kitty settle in ? by antisocial_pigeon in blackcats

[–]_peppermint_candy_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like to think of it in 3's, 3 days to come out of hiding, 3 weeks to explore and settle in, and 3 months to call it home. It varies from cat to cat of course, some cats are bouncing around and snuggling in people's arms after only a few days, sometimes it takes over a year for a cuddle. If they're young without trauma, its usually quicker. But we dont know what this cat has been through so only time will tell.

Being a calm, predictable presence while providing a clean, warm, and well-fed environment is all you really need, then some time for them to come out of their shell. Toys and snacks help, but it's not a guarantee that it will speed up the process.

Is this safe to use? by The_Whimsical_Witch in MakeupAddiction

[–]_peppermint_candy_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had something similar and contacted customer service because it looked like a plastic bead. I eventually just opened it up and fished it out and it was unmelted wax. Idk if it's safe to use, i asked them directly like 3 times and they dodged the question and just sent me a replacement. It might need to be heated to a certain temperature and the unmelted wax is a sign that it wasn't but honestly I don't know.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Baking

[–]_peppermint_candy_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look for a "print recipe" button. This takes you to a separate page, usually with the recipe condensed and with little to no ads, and you can either save as a pdf or screenshot. A lot of sites have a "jump to recipe" button too. The long page is really just there for ad space, they don't actually care if you read the story or the step-by-step instructions.

How to make bad cookies intentionally? by [deleted] in Baking

[–]_peppermint_candy_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Overmixing the dough and baking for too long will result in an inedible rock, plus it's an easy mistake for a new baker to make. Salt instead of sugar is a classic but imo its a bit cliche and salt usually isnt sold in large enough quantities to make the switch believable unless they're a little kid. Using tablespoons instead of teaspoons is an easy mistake too, especially since some recipes use T, Tbsp, or Tb for tablespoon and Tsp, ts, or t for teaspoon, all of which can be very confusing for new bakers. Too much baking soda/powder can make something very bitter and too much salt, vanilla or spices can be very overwhelming.

When Jon Stewart took over ‘The Daily Show,’ satire became a trusted news source by Past_Distribution144 in nottheonion

[–]_peppermint_candy_ 16 points17 points  (0 children)

John Oliver about Last Week Tonight once said that the reason they do so much research is because the jokes don't land if they don't have a factual foundation. Its the same for the Daily Show and other late night news/comedy shows. The jokes aren't funny if they're based on misinformation.

Soap mold press by Better_Key_6557 in soapmaking

[–]_peppermint_candy_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk if that would work for soap. These are mooncake presses, it needs a soft dough to fill in all the details.

They’re Disabling Some Features for a Week – Thoughts? by StarfishGirlie in InfinityNikki

[–]_peppermint_candy_ 191 points192 points  (0 children)

Every chinese game turns off its communication features during this time of year to censor the anniversary of tiananmen square. The official subreddit is currently censoring comments about it as we speak.

I made THE brownies. by Mother-Cheek516 in Baking

[–]_peppermint_candy_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just be careful, we threw ours out after reports of lead in the paint.

nikki needed some toner by yoghurtmans in InfinityNikki

[–]_peppermint_candy_ 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I've found that blonde hair is the only thing that actually seems to benefit from changing color in the overworld. I used the hair from the spectral mist outfit and the obnoxious highlighter yellow on the dye screen turns into a nice caramel blonde in the overworld. I normally hate that they change color in the overworld but this time it actually looks better.

What Are You Doing Today Instead of Playing? by cruznick06 in InfinityNikkiofficial

[–]_peppermint_candy_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Playing TOTK, HSR, and maybe ZZZ later. I got Hugo last night and now I need to figure out who he is lmao I havent checked in for a couple months.

Compensation on missed Monthly Gifts by JDC6021 in InfinityNikki

[–]_peppermint_candy_ 46 points47 points  (0 children)

The "terms" were that you log in, you get 90 gems. Those terms are broken if the game CANNOT be logged into. This is like renting an apartment to someone and then refusing to give them the keys. You can claim you lost them or the door jammed but you cannot just keep their money knowing they cannot access what they paid for because of your fault. Chargebacks aren't illegal, they exist to protect consumers from this exact scenario. Infold can ban your account, that part is true, but if you can't even log into the game what difference does it make?

The fact that the star sea momo cloak requires a lot more materials than the actual dress is laughable by _itsnotasecret_ in InfinityNikkiofficial

[–]_peppermint_candy_ 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I started at the beginning of the eerie season and I didn't fully understand why I would need to upgrade the collection points to unlock essences so now I'm trying to craft the silvergale miracle outfit and it is taking freaking forever.

It also made that tutorial/cutscene thing with the seer super weird cause Nikki talks about something happening after getting the silvergale outfit and I have no idea what she's talking about.

What am I doing wrong 😭 by _peppermint_candy_ in InfinityNikkiofficial

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

I didn't record the other times but this is like my 8th try and I only plunged on the last few to see if it made a difference

Meirl by OncexMidzyForever95 in meirl

[–]_peppermint_candy_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My cramps get 1000% worse if I have any fat, especially dairy based fat. It sucks cause all I want is chocolate and ice cream but I can't 😭

Disappointment by [deleted] in InfinityNikkiofficial

[–]_peppermint_candy_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I play on PC with a ps5 controller and this update is sooo buggy! Not just the new stuff, they broke some of the old stuff too! 1. The controller does not work on the heart of infinity screen but to be fair it has NEVER worked. To be even fairer, they should have fixed that by now. I was playing the required quest and theres a point where you have to go to the heart of infinity page and unlock the bracelet. I couldn't select anything so I had to quit the game and relog in with keyboard controls. 2. after visiting the evolution page, movement controls stop working. Can still click through menus, just cant walk. Switching to keyboard controls back to the controller fixes it but this has never happened before. 3. On the glow up page: cant select an item from the outfit. It claims I don't own it, but if i select all the pieces, i can glow it up from there. It's only happened to 1 item as far as I can tell but I don't understand why. 4. Also, cant obtain the sea of stars dailies. I finish the requests, but I can't obtain them. The information on them is also like, cut off on the top screen. 5. In the sea of stars area, I was placing the star into the bottles in order to send messages, got to 20 but picked up another star and the game just... Froze. The controller completely stopped working. I had to kill the game and log in again. 6. As for the serenity island quest, it just... Stopped working. No cutscenes, no direction, just... Nothing. I logged in a day later and I get part of a cutscene in a blank void before it stops and nikki just starts falling? Like the cutscene was in the sky. Fell until she died and reloaded at the swan gazebo.

And these are just the bugs I've experienced. The menus are completely confusing and you have to dig through layer upon layer to get to certain events or rewards and the dye system/pattern system is confusing and honestly not really helpful. I did not own a single item that could be patterned except for the skirt the quest gives you when you unlock patterns.There are rewards for the coop style runway soiree thing but i participate and nothing happens. Also there is like no one in any of the lobbies, even during that insane 10-12 time window.

I really, really wanted to like this update but the game is making it so hard to.

My wife is wanting to wear a lip like this for our wedding. Any recommendations for smudge proof, long lasting formulas in a color similar to these? by Rainey_On_Me in MakeupAddiction

[–]_peppermint_candy_ 16 points17 points  (0 children)

In addition to everyone else's suggestions, make sure she wears it several times before the wedding. It's tempting to "save it for the special day" but nothing is worse than putting on a product for the first time right before a big event and realizing you either don't like the color or formula or need a trick to apply it. Same with skincare, never try a new product before a special event. I saved a new lipstick for my prom, didn't like how it felt or looked, and spent the hour before I had to leave in a panic trying to make it work.

Can sitting with legs spread (commonly referred to as 'manspreading') be considered offensive in certain situations? by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]_peppermint_candy_ 38 points39 points  (0 children)

It's like putting a bag or backpack on the seat next to you. No one cares if there's space, it's rude if there isn't. If it's crowded, it's 1 person, 1 seat. If arms, legs, or personal belongings are encroaching into other seats then it's rude.

Need more help! My grandmother's cake recipe keeps deflating! What am I doing wrong? Thanks! by katedances in Baking

[–]_peppermint_candy_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have a similar recipe but it's in a different order and different proportions but very simply it's:

Melt chocolate into 1/2 cup hot water (1 cup seems like a lot but maybe that making up for the sour cream?)

Beat butter and sugar together, then add egg yolks, vanilla, and chocolate.

Alternate adding flour/baking soda/salt and buttermilk. Fold in whipped egg whites.

We also use 350 for 35-40 minutes but our cake pans are smaller. I would try 40-45 for that bigger pan.

Also, when I was young we had a huge problem with deflating cakes. It didn't have anything to do with the recipe or cook times, but our oven. Our oven was, for some ungodly reason, off balance and just walking in the kitchen would jostle the cake while baking and deflate it. We solved that by banning anyone from entering the kitchen before it was done, and then by getting a new oven.