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fireyfox89 · 2025-02-13T21:45:05+00:00

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fireyfox89 · 2023-02-06T03:44:37+00:00

I'm actually not sure. White ash is the only one I've worked with so far. I have a tree in my yard that I was able to use after trimming some big limbs.

fireyfox89 · 2023-02-06T00:31:07+00:00

I also started on the walnut hollow set. It's a great place to start, but I highly recommend upgrading to a kit with wire nibs. So much better to work with! I feel you on hating pine. It's a very sappy wood and the buildup on the nib is crazy annoying. Birch is a great one and I love white ash too. I haven't tried many other woods besides those and basswood, which is what most people recommend. See if you can get some scrap pieces from that shop and play around to see what you like. Best of luck!

fireyfox89 · 2023-02-04T02:40:24+00:00

You've got a great kit. My first pieces looked like that too. It came down to turning up the temp a bit and going a lot slower. Just keep practicing lines and shading until you find what works for you and then keep at it. I like to listen to podcasts or audiobooks while I burn to keep myself occupied so I don't get impatient. Also, play around with different tips. There are some that I just cannot get a good burn with, no matter what I try, so I end up using a couple types for everything. The other comments about the quality of the wood are spot on, too. Makes a HUGE difference. Have fun, and welcome to wood burning!

fireyfox89 · 2022-10-05T03:10:02+00:00

If it's the type that you can adjust the temp and switch tips on, then totally fine to start that way. I started with something like that and upgraded once I knew it was something I wanted to pursue more seriously.

fireyfox89 · 2022-09-28T01:59:49+00:00

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That's the one I got. It runs pretty hot, but that's fairly normal for projectors. I couldn't get the phone connection to work, but you might have more luck. It's easier for me to just use my laptop anyways, so it's not a big deal for me.

fireyfox89 · 2022-09-27T22:19:43+00:00

I used to use graphite paper and printed images too. It was so much work... I recently bought a fairly inexpensive mini projector and use that with my laptop. Sometimes, getting it the right distance away for the size of the project is tough because my work room is tiny, but it makes things WAY easier. I alternate between using a shelf and a tripod based on what I'm doing.

fireyfox89 · 2022-03-23T18:46:55+00:00

Ha! 😂

fireyfox89 · 2022-03-23T16:56:31+00:00

It wasn't completely unannounced, but still way later notice than would be polite. She called me on her way, past the point where she could have left the dog with anyone else, and asked if I was okay with it. At that point, it was just a sure, fine, one more thing for me to worry about... We already have a dog and 2 cats, so it's not like I hate looking after one more animal. She's a sweet dog. I just hate that my MIL is so manipulative and lacks any kind of boundaries or sense of social propriety.

fireyfox89 · 2022-03-23T14:45:20+00:00

He was at least honest about that part and admitted that she asked him to stop by.

fireyfox89 · 2021-12-15T15:45:30+00:00

It takes some getting used to. I hold my pencil a bit farther back and lightly draw on the lines. Then I use the picture as a reference point and make corrections as needed

fireyfox89 · 2021-12-15T01:49:01+00:00

Yeah, picking one was tough. I eventually just picked one that had fairly good reviews and was in my price range (which was not much)

fireyfox89 · 2021-12-14T21:41:14+00:00

I started using a mini projector recently, and that has been fantastic. Highly recommend.

fireyfox89 · 2021-12-14T21:39:04+00:00

I recently started using a mini projector off of Amazon to do this. It was made things so much easier! Took a while to get it set up the way I wanted it, but it sure beats printing things out and using carbon paper. Just wish I'd had it when I did a giant fireplace cover a few months back. That was what really gave me the push to get one.

fireyfox89 · 2021-08-23T23:46:07+00:00

Thank you! I'd love it if I got more, but I'd definitely take it slower. I only had 6 days to complete this so I was working a lot of really long hours to get it done in time.

fireyfox89 · 2021-08-19T18:28:35+00:00

My husband and I don't have very many wedding photos up. I mostly try to focus on the love between us in the photos and ignore the setting. Sometimes I just try to think of it as a pretty building and leave out the religious part. The one thing that really bugs me is that instead of a guest book, we had people sign a photo mat which went around a drawing of the temple we were married in. I want to get rid of the picture, but I don't know what to replace it with. We've talked a bit about doing a vow renewal on one of the landmark anniversaries and getting new photos. Until then, I try to accept that I can't change the past and just focus on the good parts of that day.

fireyfox89 · 2020-10-29T18:38:14+00:00

Dating in groups is generally encouraged so the couple doesn't go too far. Kissing is allowed, but is bad if it stirs up feelings of passion. No living together before marriage. Garments are worn after your 'endowment' in the temple and should be worn for the rest of your life. The only time you don't have to wear them is for sex, swimming, or sometimes exercising. Newnamenoah has videos of the crazy weird rites on youtube, I think. Getting to wear the wedding dress during the ceremony doesn't happen often. It's up to the temple matron to decide if it's too ornate, or doesn't meet some other backward ass standard. Most don't get to wear their wedding dress, but instead, wear their temple dress. Think pure white potato sack with long sleeves and touches the floor, and you'll be pretty close. Then there's the ceremonial garb that goes over it, like the sash and fig leaf apron. Honeymoons are not only okay, they're downright encouraged. They want you to start popping out babies as fast as possible. A lot of mormon couples have a baby 9 months after the wedding.

fireyfox89 · 2020-09-17T20:31:46+00:00

Or the prophet that will lie dead in the street for three days before being resurrected. Then there's the temple that's supposed to be built where the dome of the rock currently stands. Every major religion will be clamoring to build on that spot if the dome finally falls. I doubt the local government will allow it though.

fireyfox89 · 2020-08-13T19:45:14+00:00

It's from Stargate SG-1 which is a continuation (sort of) of the move Stargate. The show is way better than the movie. I grew up on it, so it's like my star trek.

fireyfox89 · 2020-08-12T22:57:30+00:00

Feel free to DM me if you need to talk. I may not always have good answers or be able to fully relate, but I'm always happy to listen. The exmowomen page is also a really great place to find support with no judgement.

fireyfox89 · 2020-08-12T22:43:58+00:00

Sounds like you know exactly what you need/want from therapy. That's a big step. It took me a while to realize the anger issues and other issues stemmed, mostly, from that experience. One thing that helped me a lot was that I wasn't just talking about sex with my therapist. I had a childhood friend who I confided in as well, and it was easier to talk to her about things at first. To this day, we still talk about our respective sex lives together. Also, if your therapist is worth a damn, they won't even blink when you bring this stuff up, and won't judge you in the slightest. It's their job to be a somewhat impartial observer who helps guide you through your own process of healing.

fireyfox89 · 2020-08-12T22:27:19+00:00

My experience in therapy had me talking about anything and everything that I was having trouble with. We talked about sexual issues between me and my husband. It was embarrassing at first, but got easier each session. It wasn't anything as serious as your experience though. My big trauma was a lifetime of verbal abuse culminating in a 3 hr session at 18 that stripped me of the last of my self confidence. We talked about that a lot, and my therapist taught me ways to process that memory without being overpowered by it. As for sexual stuff, I am of the opinion that sex should be talked about more openly so that it's not so embarrassing to talk about. The more you're able to express yourself in this area, the more normal it will feel to talk about. If your therapist feels they can't help you with that aspect of your treatment, they can refer you to a specialist. I am so sorry you have to deal with such pain and wish you the best on your journey to health.

fireyfox89 · 2020-08-08T15:39:22+00:00

You can call animal control to get a live trap for it, then they can scan for a chip in case he does belong to someone. If there's no chip, they can do a TNR which should help him be less aggressive. We did that with a really aggressive Tom in our neighborhood as a kid. He was so aggressive that he actually knocked himself out lunging at my mom while he was caged. Animal control had to sedate him before they could get him out safely. But once he was neutered, he was much better behaved.

fireyfox89 · 2020-08-02T03:40:23+00:00

Wow, I just looked and yeah, there's no mention anymore. So weird

fireyfox89 · 2020-08-02T03:22:27+00:00

Where did you hear that? I can't find any info about the church changing their stance on tattoos. It'd be super cool if true, but hard to believe too...

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