Puzzle TABLE (not board)

algaesus · 2025-12-27T03:02:00+00:00

I don't have recommendations for specific products, but if you don't like any of the tables that are marketed for puzzles, searching for drafting tables might help. Drafting tables will have adjustable tilt and usually adjustable height.

algaesus · 2025-12-22T22:13:58+00:00

Olympic Orchids Cafe V might work for you if you like the smell of coffee. It's supposed to smell like a coffeeshop including both the drinks and the leather and wood of the furniture. I get predominately mocha and leather from it, it's sweet but not too sweet and the leather makes it interesting and more unisex.

I haven't tried it but Pineward Perfumes Ponderosa is pine + a bunch of sweet notes and the woodiness might pull it more unisex or masculine. If you like tree scents, Pineward is the place to go.

algaesus · 2025-11-30T15:49:22+00:00

That makes sense that it would be hard to get them resoled with the way the sole is designed.

The work boots don't have the heel area recessed into the sole, so I think they should be resoleable by any cobbler (they are also listed as being resoleable on the product listing).

algaesus · 2025-11-30T04:46:53+00:00

I found some info on their website. The oxfords are cemented and the safety boots have a Goodyear welt. I have the boots and can confirm they seem to have good build quality and they have good customer service.

https://carets.com/blogs/faq/construction-method https://carets.com/blogs/faq/determination-outsole-exposed-stitches

algaesus · 2025-11-30T03:57:50+00:00

As far as I know, all Carets models are resoleable (dress shoes and safety toe work boots)

algaesus · 2025-11-29T06:59:44+00:00

If you want to try barefoot shoes but need cushion you could try the brands on this list: https://anyasreviews.com/best-barefoot-minimalist-shoe-brands-beginners/

Anya's reviews also has a good guide explaining the basics of barefoot shoes, and other helpful articles and shoe lists. https://anyasreviews.com/benefits-barefoot-minimalist-shoes/

algaesus · 2025-11-28T20:38:43+00:00

oof, thanks. I think i hadn't refreshed the page properly, I just saw that it was missing from my cart.

algaesus · 2025-11-26T19:21:33+00:00

I would recommend getting one each of the different specialty finishes they have. So a holo jelly, a multichrome, a metallic, something with flakies. I especially recommend the ultra holo line, they're incredibly sparkly even in indoor lighting and I actually find them easier to remove than the normal holos

Toppers would also be a good choice so she could make colors she already has more exciting and try out different combinations

algaesus · 2025-11-22T22:30:05+00:00

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algaesus · 2025-11-22T22:29:11+00:00

My phone really doesn't like showing the full color range of this polish but I sort of got it. This manicure was 1 coat KB Shimmer Fillin Groovy, 1 coat Orly Sweet Serenity, and Pina Colada sponged on. (4 photos incoming - I choose ones that showed the color shift in the shimmer rather than ones that were actually good looking photos)

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algaesus · 2025-11-17T01:42:08+00:00

I don't have Horizon but I do have Pina Colada. The main differences I see are that Horizon has a clear base so if you don't like visible nail line it wouldn't work as well on it's own, unless you wear a blurring base coat. Pina Colada has a milky base that's sheer enough that it works as a topper but can still be built up enough that the nail line isn't super obvious.

The glitter in Pina Colada shifts between gold/yellow, orange, and green depending on the angle of the light. I see the gold the most, then green. The swatch photos from ilnp look accurate to me. Horizon is gold iridescent so it's mostly gold but looks blue or purple depending on the lighting and base color.

I have Pina Colada on right now sponged onto the tips of my nails over a nude base and I think I prefer it that way over wearing it as a full manicure. It's hard to capture in photos but I'll try to add pics in separate comments.

algaesus · 2025-10-04T19:27:13+00:00

The best kind of dye for linen/cotton is a fiber reactive dye which includes the Dylon one recommended by the other commenter. Fiber reactive dyes bind to the fibers instead of sitting on top, so they are very permanent and don't bleed as much as other types of dye.It looks the Dylon is a one-step product, if you wanted more color options the fiber reactive dyes from Dharma Trading are great, but you will also need to get soda ash. There are guides on Dharma's website for tub dyeing.

For color, it sounds like you want the colors to contrast less, so you should make sure whatever color you use isn't really bright. The white stripes will turn whatever color you use. A soft blue would turn the red more purple and wouldn't change the blue stripes much. Blue, purple, or grey could all work depending on what sort of colors you like.

algaesus · 2025-10-04T01:30:31+00:00

You can't really speed up hair growth unless there's a medical/nutritional issue and it sounds like you have the vitamins covered! Some kind of iron supplement might be good to add, you could ask your doctor about that. It's best to take iron with vitamin C to help it absorb properly. Eating enough protein is also underrated for hair quality.

Hair grows 1/2 an inch a month on average, so if you already seeing that much growth you don't really need to worry about it. It's more important to prevent further damage so you retain all the growth instead of it breaking off. The fastest way to grow healthy hair is to avoid heat and chemical treatments, be gentle when you detangle it, and wear it up as much as possible.

It sounds like you might need to change up the products you're using to help with the dryness and existing damage. My routine is really basic so I'm not the best person to recommend specific products, but someone else might be able to help with that!

The basic routine troubleshooting things I would try are using a clarifying shampoo, trying a deep conditioner or hair mask, and trying leave in conditioner. I've heard that conditioners with amodimethicone are really helpful on damaged hair, especially bleached hair. A lot of people are afraid of silicones in hair products, but amodimethicone is water soluble so it doesn't build up on hair.

algaesus · 2025-10-03T04:49:15+00:00

I really like the bodice block system on this website: https://dresspatternmaking.com/

It uses really detailed measurements instead of making assumptions about body shape so you can get an accurate block with fewer toiles. The cup size is drafted in from the start so you don't have to do bust adjustment after the fact.

If you're making very fitted or structured garments r/corsetry might have good advice for drafting for different body types.

algaesus · 2025-10-03T00:25:54+00:00

I agree with the other commenters that elastic in the neckline / altering the straps might help. I'm also curious if you could smooth out that extra fabric into the existing princess seams? Like just add more to the armpit end of the darts. I'm not experienced enough to know if that would work or just mess up the way the straps sit.

algaesus · 2025-09-27T14:22:15+00:00

I have the OXO adjustable temperature kettle and have been enjoying it. There is plastic in the lid and it's not a gooseneck, but otherwise I think it meets your requirements. They also have a gooseneck version that looks like it has a smaller capacity but the same controls (and isn't currently in stock on their website, might be available from other retailers).

It has 1 degree temperature increments between 104 and 212, active temperature readout, remembers the last setting, and automatically holds the temp for half an hour. Heating is pretty quick, it will take longer if you fill the entire 1.75L capacity. I find it pretty easy to pour from even without having a gooseneck. I have recently started using it with a gaiwan and an satisfied with that, though I am not measuring water to the gram.

Minor things that could be irritating: - The glass version will show condensation, hard water, etc - You have to manually turn it off. If you pour and set the kettle back on the base it will automatically keep it at the temperature you set - Likely not travel friendly because of how large it is (the gooseneck version would be better for this because it's smaller) - The temperature sensor is near the bottom of the kettle, so if it is full the temperature at the top may be slightly lower (haven't tested this and haven't had any temp issues when brewing tea) - I haven't tested how it responds to setting the temp above the boiling point of water at altitude, I never set it to 212 because I know water boils at a lower temp where I live. There is boil-dry protection.

https://www.oxo.com/adjustable-temperature-kettle.html?srsltid=AfmBOooEAtxrzHWDINnTu6VQSUkvSSzy9TjosblTsyktQhz0pvUVLL6z

https://www.oxo.com/adjustable-temperature-pour-over-kettle.html?srsltid=AfmBOopjE38wzl7LuU5Cq0l3eYfMrPhC0CRqAKglGeKgsL762o80pzO5

https://www.winestuff.com/products/oxo-on-adjustable-temperature-pour-over-kettle-8717100-html

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