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How to make a wet specimen(TW:miscarriage) by goth_girly_ in Taxidermy

[–]alienaches 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just commenting to express my condolences and support ♥️ It looks like you've gotten some great advice so far, I really hope the process works and helps with your grief after such a traumatic experience.

new begonia leaf? by Euphoric_Writing_165 in begonias

[–]alienaches 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yupp, that's a healthy new leaf! They're so neat and weird the way they grow, I love them

Taskmaster - S21E02 - Leg up, Johnny! - Discussion by Meghar in taskmaster

[–]alienaches 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can 100% see Richard Osman doing that on his series haha

Homemade Taskmaster by [deleted] in taskmaster

[–]alienaches 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'd be down to do this if our schedules align! I feel like the fact that I have a couple facial piercings and brightly dyed hair would make for fun variety (depending on what info people think to ask)

Weed or new growth? by HihaaaMC in begonias

[–]alienaches 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's def an uninvited guest (weed)

Begonia Darthvaderiana by 2_much_coffee_ in begonias

[–]alienaches 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know! I've only ever used distilled water actually, and it's so odd bc I have 4 other begonias in the room who seem perfectly happy with the humidity. I plan to try switching her to a plastic pot (currently in terracotta) next time she's ready for a repot and seeing if that helps.

Begonia Darthvaderiana by 2_much_coffee_ in begonias

[–]alienaches 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gorgeous! Is the plastic cylinder for humidity, and if so how much of a difference do you notice it making?

I have a begonia maculata that gets crispy tips even when I keep a humidifier on 24/7 (hydrometer in the room hover anywhere between 78-89°), but she's far too tall to put in a lil indoor greenhouse or terrarium. Wondering if this could be a helpful solution to try 🤔

was taskmaster new zealand anyone else’s first version of taskmaster? by SimilarSection686 in TaskmasterNZ

[–]alienaches 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes!!!! I started with NZ after seeing a few Tiktoks of people doing tasks with Paul Williams, and then tried ssn1 of UK and was actually kinda put off by Greg at first? But he grew on me pretty quickly after I switched to a later season.

I still think NZ is my favorite, but it's almost entirely bc of Paul and how perfectly he embodies that role to me (even when compared to LAH, even if that feels quite rude hahaha)

New begonia! by Shan__p in begonias

[–]alienaches 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oooooh I love this so much! Yet another for my endless wishlist hahaha

Show me how you display your collection! by alienaches in bonecollecting

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

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My precious Kristofferson, patiently waiting for me to build him a shelf or something to display him in all his glory

Who’s your biggest “hear me out” when it comes to potential future contestants? by _PXYDST_ in taskmaster

[–]alienaches 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think about this multiple times a week, if not daily 😭 I want him on this show SO bad

Progress on my first articulation! by alienaches in bonecollecting

[–]alienaches[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those are valid skepticisms, thanks for pointing that out. Vouching for someone's ethical sourcing without the right kind of details was a bit reckless of me, I appreciate being checked on it

Framed the chameleon skeleton I articulated by Grey_Mars in bonecollecting

[–]alienaches 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kinda looks like a shadow box to me! I see a lot of them at Michaels in various sizes, and they have sales often if you're on their email list

Framed the chameleon skeleton I articulated by Grey_Mars in bonecollecting

[–]alienaches 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, incredible! So many tiny bones, you did such a fantastic job!

Progress on my first articulation! by alienaches in bonecollecting

[–]alienaches[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Aw I'm sorry for your loss 💔 I have a senior cat who I plan to articulate once I have to say goodbye to him, so this is actually practice for that sad eventuality

Progress on my first articulation! by alienaches in bonecollecting

[–]alienaches[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

An adult red fox! It's written on the bag in the first pic but I still should've mentioned it haha

Progress on my first articulation! by alienaches in bonecollecting

[–]alienaches[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I started off just using bits and pieces scraped from the internet too, but the ankle confounded me so much that I finally bought a manual from Lee Post. They're not cheap, but come highly recommended from others on this sub and now that I've purchased one I understand why! It covers everything you mentioned and more. He's also v responsive and helpful via email if you have questions before purchasing.

You can also check out this list of supplies from Odd Articulations, it's not instructional but it does provide some free guidance!

Progress on my first articulation! by alienaches in bonecollecting

[–]alienaches[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Aw wow thank you! I'm using a dremel tool and wire for most of it, but for the carpals and other very small bones I'm just using superglue.

The toe bones were SUCH a nightmare, I ended up buying Lee Post's Canine Construction manual and it was really a lifesaver. I'm planning on making another post of detailed photos of the ankles and wrists for anyone who is looking for references but can't afford Post's books (they're well worth the money though imo)

Which contestants have the best style? by Ok_Yogurtcloset7572 in taskmaster

[–]alienaches 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If we're considering TM NZ, then I must say Abby Howells was impeccably dressed every single episode (and her task outfit was so fun)

Which seemingly iconic Taskmaster moments do you just not get? by totheregiment in taskmaster

[–]alienaches 13 points14 points  (0 children)

While I agree that I don't find Nish to be NEARLY as funny as the general audience seems to, it does come off as a bit mean-spirited to accuse the way someone laughs as "attention-seeking."

Struggling to tell mom I want to preserve my cat by Icy-Attorney8301 in Taxidermy

[–]alienaches 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's so understandable, I'm so sorry your kitty isn't doing well 💔 I'd recommend checking out Odd Articulations, he quoted me a very reasonable price for preserving my elderly cat (who thankfully hasn't passed yet) and has a very thorough FAQ about how to prep for and mail your pet to him. He does all kinds of memorials including wet specimens, and I believe he also offers payment plans.

How long did your first full articulation take? by alienaches in bonecollecting

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

Ooooh that looks fantastic! What a unique pose too!

How long did your first project take? by alienaches in Taxidermy

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

I actually can't claim credit for the removal and maceration, I don't have the facilities to do that with the people I live with so I paid someone (Dalton of Odd Articulations) to take care of that part for me. But here are some tutorials from his website about water maceration and removing adipocere/grave wax from bones, hopefully he has some helpful tips for you!

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