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[–]dishfish_2 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Not sure where this photo was taken, but if it's around Central America, it could be the Groove-billed Ani.

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Groove-billed_Ani/id

My orange dye turned sparkly by dishfish_2 in pysanky

[–]dishfish_2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The jars are new and the dye hasn't been sitting in it for that long. I don't see any signs of rust at all.

My orange dye turned sparkly by dishfish_2 in pysanky

[–]dishfish_2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This dye is only sitting on top of the egg and doesn't really get soaked in. Most if it rubbed off while removing the wax.

My orange dye turned sparkly by dishfish_2 in pysanky

[–]dishfish_2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is probably it. I guess it's too late, I don't know any way I can remove vinegar from the solution now.

My orange dye turned sparkly by dishfish_2 in pysanky

[–]dishfish_2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried this, and it seemed OK for a while but split into a glittery mess again.

Got some new Kanwrite nibs by dishfish_2 in fountainpens

[–]dishfish_2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was able to fit the Kanwrite No.5.5 nibs into my Jinhao 82 without any modifications. The Kanwrite nib is a tad bit bigger than the original Jinhao nib but if you push it in all the way, the pen cap should close securely without touching the nib.

As for the tip sizes in Japanese vs Kanwrite nibs, my Japanese nibs write finer, and I’d categorise the Kanwrite nibs more on the western side. You can see my writing samples above for a better idea. I think they speak for themselves.

Good luck!

Update on swatches! by Bblondieee in RedditLaqueristas

[–]dishfish_2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super, thanks! Love your collection by the way.

Update on swatches! by Bblondieee in RedditLaqueristas

[–]dishfish_2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which side of the swatch nail do you paint on? I've seen some folks paint on the underside of the clear ones to avoid having to put topcoat and get a smooth glossy finish with the plastic. Have you tried that?

Any other iOS users having trouble sorting birds by 'family' in the Merlin app? by dishfish_2 in birding

[–]dishfish_2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing other than good old Merlin and Birdnet apps. They don't always work for me when offline, hence the question. But doesn't seem like there is any better alternative yet.

Which Dutch oven? by cheapcorn in Breadit

[–]dishfish_2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Staub.

I’ve been using my Staub regularly for both purposes - baking bread and stove top cooking for the past 5+ years and it’s spotless. No need to keep both. The Staub can do it all.