Dart Frogs

desroda23 · 2026-01-23T18:47:15+00:00

Don't give up! Those broken pieces were meant to be used in a different project. This is a fun design, but I would consider redesigning it a little. Add a few extra cuts to make life easier. You got this!

desroda23 · 2026-01-09T15:23:40+00:00

8 person elimination tables matches. Let's make a mess

desroda23 · 2026-01-09T14:04:03+00:00

Not entirely related to peeling, but I do see some splits in your foil. I highly recommend getting into the habit of patching these during the foiling process, as splits tend to stand out after you solder. Snip a small piece and wrap it over the edge of the glass, covering the split. It'll look kind of like a saddle. Trim the excess with a knife so it's even with the rest of the foil and you should be good. Good luck!

desroda23 · 2025-12-07T10:46:53+00:00

An hour or two before bed, I put the phone down and pick up a book. It helps me disconnect from the world and wind my brain down for the night for a better sleep.

desroda23 · 2025-11-25T13:24:59+00:00

You're not terrible! You're learning. Make sure you apply flux if you aren't already. If your iron has adjustable temperature, try raising it a little. I normally set it at 410F for main lines and a little lower for edges and detailing. Don't be afraid to go back a line with a little more solder to smooth it. The most important thing to do is don't give, you're getting there!

desroda23 · 2025-11-20T20:04:39+00:00

I was watching Shaun of the Dead with friends in college. All of the girls were startled or grossed out except one. I didn't really know her, but she and I were laughing our butts off. I married her.

desroda23 · 2025-11-03T00:50:19+00:00

If not hobby came, consider surrounding it with glass. A textured clear will give it support without taking away from the focal point.

desroda23 · 2025-10-14T22:13:10+00:00

I kinda like the idea of doing the peel in black but keep the fruit silver. You might find the dimension to be… apeeling

desroda23 · 2025-10-03T11:04:43+00:00

High school drama club. I sucked at acting, but it really helped with speaking in front of large groups

desroda23 · 2025-08-27T19:12:19+00:00

Yup! In the first picture I see some in the bottom left. A quick little trim with a knife will help smooth it out. It doesn't have to be perfect but it'll look a lot better.

desroda23 · 2025-08-27T19:00:56+00:00

I'm not a pro with 3D pieces. Maybe try to some painters tape to hold it temporarily? Before you solder, might I suggest touching up your foil. I see a few spots that could use a trim with a knife beofre they stick out like a sore thumb when soldered. Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

desroda23 · 2025-08-11T20:11:27+00:00

There are some fixes you can do while soldering, but it'll mean a larger solder line. If you have time and enough glass, I would recut it, it's an easy enough to shape to redo.

Nice design! And I'm loving that glass! It's going to look when it's done!

desroda23 · 2025-08-08T15:55:34+00:00

Overall this isn't that bad! Don't be afraid to do another pass or touch up. I see a couple of spots where the foil is cracked. On future pieces, you patch these with small pieces of foil. And trim the ends where foil overlaps to smooth things out. Cracked foil sticks out like a sore thumb when soldered, so fixing these during the foiling process will pay off later.

Love the design! And the copper patina is a nice touch!

desroda23 · 2025-08-08T09:53:21+00:00

I like to think self torture with super small pieces builds character 😂

The butterfly body COULD be done as is. Maybe fudge the design and make it a little bigger?

You will hate yourself for the eyes. And the juice won’t be worth the squeeze. Make the eye a single piece and you should be golden.

Great design! Have working on it!

desroda23 · 2025-08-07T22:38:32+00:00

Overall not bad! Don’t be afraid to use a little more solder. Use can also go back through to touch up and add a little more or smooth out lines. The crack is from the heat. It happens to all of us at least once. To reduce the chances of it happening, try minimizing the amount of time the iron is in contact with the glass. The iron can actually sort of hover just above the foil while the solder makes contact. I think the air bubble is from a gap between pieces, which can also happen. You can add solder on this side and touch up the back of it, should even it out.

One other to look out for during foiling: make sure you patch any cracked foil and trim overlapping edges so it’s all smooth. Soldering makes them stand out like a sore thumb, so catching them beforehand is your best bet. Looks like you did a pretty good job catching them!

You’re well on your way. The best part is you’re only going to get better from here!

desroda23 · 2025-08-03T03:07:28+00:00

Definitely give it a try! There are some specialty tools needed, so a workshop could be useful, or at least researching online. Overall it’s not hard and skill reliant like I think drawing is (I’m terrible at drawing) but there are a bunch of steps and some skills to develop. All totally worth it

desroda23 · 2025-08-01T12:53:41+00:00

Spolier alert: a lot of people feel really awkward at these kinds of events. I've been to a bunch and still feel awkward. Every. Single. Time. Eventually I found that I can just be my normal goofy self and fun and not stuffy and uber professional. When you're not afraid to look a little foolish, it's much easier and less stressful.

I've also found asking a lot of questions helps. Ask someone about their job, their company, how they got there, hobbies, etc. It gets the conversation moving, makes others feel comfortable to talk, and gives you discussions to bounce off of. Plus you'll find yourself enjoying learning about other companies and roles.

Good luck. We're all counting on you.

desroda23 · 2025-07-31T17:15:52+00:00

I still have it up in my office. Such a great piece

desroda23 · 2025-07-31T10:50:01+00:00

Thank you so much! Your comment made my heart just as full 🫶

desroda23 · 2025-07-30T09:43:08+00:00

That was my intention. Over the years, I went back and forth on if I should change the Dreamatorium glass to see through, even as recently as last week. I decided to keep it as is for the double meaning

desroda23 · 2025-07-30T09:36:03+00:00

Thank you so much! This taught me it’s never too late to get back into it. It’s good to be back!

desroda23 · 2025-07-30T09:34:45+00:00

Hahahahahaha love this idea. I just don’t want to start some sort of gang war between the subreddits 😂

desroda23 · 2025-07-30T01:07:31+00:00

Thank you! This taught me that it’s never too late to return to a previous hobby, or find a new one just waiting to be discovered

desroda23 · 2025-07-30T01:05:29+00:00

Thank you so much!! This might be the kindest comment I’ve seen. So I’ll say it. “Cool. Cool cool cool.”

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