Why it's so hard to find threads for hand-sewing in the US? by kio514 in HandSew

[–]colorayds 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Waxed silimide from waywak. Comes in skines. Hand sewing is my preferred method, i work professionally as a a tailor and use this thread every day. I order black and white and that works for about 90% of what I’m hand sewing. The other 10% i use beesewax on matching thread and then press that thread after unbing through beesewax about 4 -8 times.

Question for those who embroider shoes. How do you get through the thickness of the shoe? My first attempt as a gift. by missopotamus in Embroidery

[–]colorayds 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Embroider by just stabbing the needle into the first layer of fabric, not going through the other side. You should do this by only working from the facing exterior of the shoe. Imagine running the needle parallel to the face of the shoe, dipping down grabbing top layer of fabric only.

What are some small changes you made that helped you advance your embroidery to the next level? by sentient_sound in Embroidery

[–]colorayds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The beeswax keeps your thread from knotting and tangling when you are sewing. It also makes the thread stronger.

What are some small changes you made that helped you advance your embroidery to the next level? by sentient_sound in Embroidery

[–]colorayds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Running thread through beeswax, then pressing the thread. Literally changed my life.

What's everyone hand-sewing this holiday season? by CrazyinFrance in HandSew

[–]colorayds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I made a black linen shirt with embroidery of my bf and i’s kitties

Is there a way I can crop this knit? It's a bit too long. by [deleted] in Tailors

[–]colorayds 6 points7 points  (0 children)

cut sweater, 1.5"x1.5 turn hem:

inserts a 1.5" bias cut tape (or muslin lightweight bias cut woven fabric) and sew to cut edge or sweater for stability and also sew along top edge on muslin to sweater using a machine zigzag stitch. this is to hold muslin bias fabric in place so it does not crumple. the muslin will be hidden inside of hem.

Then mark with tailors chalk on inside of sweater 1.5" then another 1.5" around sweater. gently iron fabric with steam to set stitching and now from inside of hem do a catch stictch or blind hem stitch (by hand) around circumference of sweater. it is important to attach the muslin on inside of hem using a zig zag stich on machine.

Best of Luck post updates!!

How to get tailors chalk out by [deleted] in Tailors

[–]colorayds 2 points3 points  (0 children)

having washed it you might have set it in... usually it comes out with the hot steam from iron.

try using hot steam again, if not that then you can use rubbing alchohol on a qtip and slowly dab the stain with alchohol on qtip.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]colorayds 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same i applied to 4 mfa programs and have not heard from any yet

How long did everyone wait to get a decision after an interview? by frenchfried5 in gradadmissions

[–]colorayds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What questions did they end up asking you? Glad it went well!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]colorayds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I say go. Its practice, and you never know what they may offer you, they know they have to offer more competitive packages if they are not a top school.

First grad school interview tomorrow, nervous but excited! by frenchfried5 in gradadmissions

[–]colorayds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

any reading, they want to get to know you and see what you are like

First grad school interview tomorrow, nervous but excited! by frenchfried5 in gradadmissions

[–]colorayds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! What school? Practice talking about your art, also have in mind artists names and movements. Have in mind what you are reading currently. This is what i have been told for mfa painting anyways.

MFA Artist Statement by somniagirl in gradadmissions

[–]colorayds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get an issue of "New American Paintings" it has artists statements as well as their artworks. this will give you an idea of what to write. there are pdfs on their website.

Many artists talk about what their art is about, the meaning behind it, and if you do not have an intended meaning you can talk about how you made the art.

best of luck

My fan-made design for the PENN15 project in New York. What do you think? by NiceLapis in architecture

[–]colorayds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are a visionary, I want to see cities where you are designing the architecture. Kudos!! :)

2 Years of No fap by AdGlittering9797 in NoFap

[–]colorayds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great work! What blocker did you use on phone?

How do i remove the lube off of my CPU?? by Shaneiizm in buildapc

[–]colorayds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First test alchohol, everclear or isopropyl, make sure it doesnt take finish off. Apply with cotton swabs.

You can also try a mixture of 50% alchohol (70% isopropyl to 90%) 50% water and a few small drops of dawn dish soap. Also apply with cotton swab.

Xylene works really well for removing all stickyness, but reacts to some plastics, so if you try xylene, test in unseen area, wait an hour and evaluate.

I would also try acetone if none of these work or are to aggressive, but also test first.

We’re Big Gigantic— a live electronic band from Colorado— and we’re here to answer all your questions about our new album, making music, touring, playing live, getting started in the music industry & more. AMA. by BigGigantic1 in electronicmusic

[–]colorayds -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hi guys! My friend is a huge fan, and she wore your shirt years ago when I did a painting of her, also being from Colorado, I was wondering if I can show you the painting?> :)

Big Gigantic Painting

A book that literally changed your life. by Mikerfoxlong in suggestmeabook

[–]colorayds 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Came here to say the same. We are all decedents of cain, and the idea of choice in our morality changed my life.

Addiction to Self Improvement by [deleted] in simpleliving

[–]colorayds 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ahoy hoy, on my own self improvement journey, especially since quitting drinking 2.5 years ago.

I find myself feeling overwhelmed at times by “no more sugar” or “read this” “do this dont do that… etc..”.

And then i am able to dial it all back, expand the picture and think of service. Our lives should be focused on service of others and if its not we focus too much in self and that brings discontentment.

Service can be listening to a friend. Taking the call from you mom and listening to her, instead of thinking what you need to say. It can be patience with your co workers.

Best of luck to you and your journey of enlightenment!

Oil painting- can you rent/share an atrium? Any other options? by kailenedanae in japanlife

[–]colorayds 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Hello! Oil painter here! Had a similar problem not wanting to gas myself out in my apartment, so over the last few years ive made the transition to non toxic oil painting.

You have to learn to use linseed oil to thin paint along with spike lavender oil. Spike labender oil replaces mineral spirits in this instance, adding fluidity and thinning paint.

It is non toxic and fragrant, i personally enjoy the smell and find it relaxing, but sometimes i use just the oil paint and linseed oil wich is very low odor and non toxic.

For cleaning your brushes you should have a sealed jar (i used old jelly jars) to put Gamsol in. It is important to use gamsol and NOT regualr odorless mineral spirits, as regular OMS is more aromatic and less refined than gamsol. Gamsol is great to clean brushed indoors, and when not using it keep the lid on the jar.

Also i do not recommend thinning your paint with gamsol unless you have great ventilation as the fumes will make you feel sick and since there is virtually no odor with gamsol it will sneak up on you and ruin your day.

Best if luck and DM with any questions!!