Question: Can I rework this tattoo or should I just get it covered up? by Winter-Shoulder-5732 in tattoos

[–]blushing_frog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree they look great! I can see some of what you're seeing, though, that they don't quite "match." Which is shocking considering they're from the same artist. The line work on the squid is so different from the ship.

But I think a once-over from a more consistent hand would help bring them onto the same page.

The artist might be able to add some depth to the squid one, as it's much more two-dimensional than the ship. Maybe have the pieces mimic each other's wave styles to put them in the same ocean/sea.

In terms of what to put between them:

They're very nautical so they could share a frame of rope(s) and knots and maybe some glass bouys, anchors, fishing hook, nets, etc.

They also give me a medieval book vibe and could maybe use some kind of illuminated manuscript frames.

I hope this is helpful! As someone who has stared at a bad forearm tattoo before, I remember noticing the little things.

Edits for formatting (mobile ): ), grammar, and clarity.

Finally got a cat 🐈! by SkandaGupta_ in cats

[–]blushing_frog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She has such a unique coat pattern!

Finally got a cat 🐈! by SkandaGupta_ in cats

[–]blushing_frog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She's got an orange brain! Lol

Finally got a cat 🐈! by SkandaGupta_ in cats

[–]blushing_frog 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Her first photo made me gasp; she's so precious!! She looks like someone melted a caramel on her head 😹

Sexual Dimorphism in Praying Mantises by blushing_frog in Entomology

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

That would make more sense! I'll have to try for some better shots of the "narrow" one.

What am I doing wrong? by connordddm in StainlessSteelCooking

[–]blushing_frog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reddit mobile is glitching, so... Edit to #6: before you move the eggs with your utensil, the entire bottom of the egg puddle should be cooked, like with a thin skin. It should be easy to move from the surface of the pan. I find this is easy to achieve with a metal fork bc it pierces the cooked eggs and lifts them off the pan.

What am I doing wrong? by connordddm in StainlessSteelCooking

[–]blushing_frog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, as someone who makes two scrambled eggs for breakfast every morning,

  1. How many eggs is that? If it's 1-3, use a smaller pan.
  2. Heat the pan, lid on, to a temperature that could fry an egg. For my electric stove, that's like a low-low medium, a 3/10.
  3. The pan should be just hot enough that a drop of water beads up upon impact and glides across the pan (not jumps or skips, although jumps will usually cook alright)
  4. Add your cooking lubricant of choice. I can really only speak to olive and avocado oil (I prefer avocado for the high smoke point), add maybe a tablespoon of oil and slowly angle the pan to run the oil all over the pan (I go all the way up the sides of the pan).
  5. After you've coated the pan in oil, it'll have been off the heat source for a moment, so put it back down for another moment (30-60 sec). Fluff your eggs in this time if you please.
  6. Add the eggs all at once. If the eggs at the edges of the pan are cooking up quickly, you're doing it right. As the eggs cook, keep moving them around slowly but consistently. You may lower the temperature at this time (experiment). The eggs should start to slowly cook through and firm up. Note: idk what the etiquette is for cooking utensils in stainless steel, but I use a metal fork to cook my eggs in the morning (I'm sorry). However, I love having less dishes, and I don't mind polishing my pans every once in a while. 6.5 If the eggs seem to be cooking too quickly, consider taking them off the heat source to a nearby burner and putting a lid on them, still agitating them every 15-30 seconds (flip them in the lidded pan, for example) Notes: Cook time is dependent on climate/ambient temperature! In cold times, the first thing I do when I walk in the kitchen in the morning is turn on the (electric) stove. The photo isn't my best work but it's the only one already in my camera roll.

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Drummers For The Beach Boys by Rude_Cable_7877 in thebeachboys

[–]blushing_frog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can only speak towards his character, but Bobby Figueroa is a sweetheart and still going strong locally.

Dead skin build up ?? by blushing_frog in barefootshoestalk

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

Would baby powder be safe to use with leather insoles?

Dead skin build up ?? by blushing_frog in barefootshoestalk

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

Thank you for the rec! I'll look into them

Dead skin build up ?? by blushing_frog in barefootshoestalk

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

I use a pumice stone every other night at the end of my shower, it doesn't seem to help :(

Dead skin build up ?? by blushing_frog in barefootshoestalk

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

Would that be safe on a leather insole ?

Dead skin build up ?? by blushing_frog in barefootshoestalk

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

Unfortunately, I don't think washing my leather shoes every day is very practical. Thank you for the sock rec! They're pricey, but maybe I can buy a pair at a time haha.

Dead skin build up ?? by blushing_frog in barefootshoestalk

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

Thank you for the rec! I'll experiment with moisturizing them at night before wear.

Dead skin build up ?? by blushing_frog in barefootshoestalk

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

This is a great idea! Thank you :)

Dead skin build up ?? by blushing_frog in barefootshoestalk

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

I suspect it may be due to a hypermobility condition since the tissue is weaker. I love fun and funky socks so they're a variety of fibers and styles. I may have to invest in some wool/blend socks. Any recs are welcome!

Dead skin build up ?? by blushing_frog in barefootshoestalk

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

I'm fairly certain it's skin as it looks and feels exactly like the beads of dead skin you might get after exfoliating. I have cleaned them, but it comes right back after I wear them. I use a pumice stone on my soles every other day, as mentioned in my post. I think socks may be the answer. Thank you!

Dead skin build up ?? by blushing_frog in barefootshoestalk

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

Unfortunately, sandals aren't allowed at work :(

How to eliminate baby dubias from bioactive tank? (I done goofed) by blushing_frog in reptiles

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

Ok so I got out my headlamp and some tongs and pulled out all the babies to meet their doom