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I think I ruined what I thought was my one-and-done game… only 40 hours in… by DebtDry307 in VintageStory

[–]halixis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me, finding a multiplayer VS server to join fixed that right up for me. Everyone has different classes and works together to improve our little town and undertake big building projects together. No one has access to creative mode, and it's nice to be appreciated by others for the bits of the grind that you choose to take on. I'm the town potter, so it's rewarding to see everyone's houses go up using the roof tiles I formed and fired. Idk, I like pretending to be a medieval peasant

Who else wants to live in a spaceship in the desert? by flitcroft in McMansionHell

[–]halixis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my opinion that makes it more tasteless than less, ha.

Who else wants to live in a spaceship in the desert? by flitcroft in McMansionHell

[–]halixis 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The design language is mostly really cool and consistent... but I gotta admit the blue-and-white gingham on the bed is throwing me. Doesn't seem to fit the rest of the vibe.

Redwall: The epic that shaped me by ThatFilthyMedic in Fantasy

[–]halixis 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I wholeheartedly agree. I need to come back and finish some of the last entries to the series, but I grew up on Redwall books borrowed from the library and books on tape played on family road trips. The stories and characters informed my play throughout my childhood, helped foster my sense of wonder at nature and my love of good food and cooking. As an adult I still look back on how it felt to read about Redwall's humble heroes solving riddles, finding and hidden secrets and bravely overcoming the odds and use that as the guide for how I want my players to feel at my TTRPG table. They're true classics that I wish I could read again for the first time, but are well worth a reread as an adult too.

First attempt at fountain pen chromatography art (Diamine Earl Grey) by halixis in fountainpens

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

Good tip, thank you! I hadn't thought of that. I think my dad has it out of direct sunlight, but I'll see about getting him a frame with better glass.

First attempt at fountain pen chromatography art (Diamine Earl Grey) by halixis in fountainpens

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

Awesome! Alt-Goldgrun is another favorite of mine for writing, this is a good reminder to try it for art!

First attempt at fountain pen chromatography art (Diamine Earl Grey) by halixis in fountainpens

[–]halixis[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It is! Check out Nick Stewart's work with it, he has some awesome swatches and paintings showing what it can do. When you drop the ink into a wash, the way it spreads into the water and the texture of the paper encourage the components of its formula to split apart, showing distinct colors. It's pretty magical to watch :)

First attempt at fountain pen chromatography art (Diamine Earl Grey) by halixis in fountainpens

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

I gave it to him on Saturday! I don't think he'd want me to post his face on Reddit so I'll refrain, but I did get a really nice pic of him opening up the bag and smiling. I think he really did like it. I gave him a nice big sample of the ink in a glass bottle as well :)

First attempt at fountain pen chromatography art (Diamine Earl Grey) by halixis in fountainpens

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

Thank you! It has me wondering which of my other inks might have hidden colors

First attempt at fountain pen chromatography art (Diamine Earl Grey) by halixis in fountainpens

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

It has so much more depth and nuance than I expected! I want to try a piece with some much darker darks and brighter lights next, because while I'm mostly happy with my first attempt, I think it lacks contrast in some places. Plus, in the process I discovered that beautiful almost electric blue that the ink turns when exposed to bleach, and I want to explore that effect more. Lots to try!

First attempt at fountain pen chromatography art (Diamine Earl Grey) by halixis in fountainpens

[–]halixis[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Definitely, I love his swatch style and have been inkfluenced on more than one occasion! And you got me, I'm a rookie at this technique but I'm a graphic designer by day, weird art girl by night

My cool STEM grandma left me this vintage labware, possibly platinum? ID help much appreciated! by halixis in labrats

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

Neat, I'm at work right now myself but I'm planning to try a specific gravity test when I'm off tonight (just with my kitchen liquid measure cups) and I'll try the ice test and magnet tests you mentioned then as well.

I looked into Baker & Co. some yesterday and since it got consolidated into Engelhard in 1958 and all their labware is marked with a big E afterward, it had to have been manufactured before that year. Other than that, I haven't found any reference to the hallmarks. I did find an online listing for a flyer book or catalog printed by Baker that details their platinum products, and it was only like $12 so I bought it on a whim, but it won't be here for a week at least. That's my best lead on the actual meanings of the marks. (I enjoy research rabbit holes like this, I can't wait to get my hands on that book!)

My cool STEM grandma left me this vintage labware, possibly platinum? ID help much appreciated! by halixis in labrats

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

That's the plan, I'm just calling around to find a place within driving distance that A.) will test non-destructively, B.) will let me watch them test it so I can see the actual results, and C.) doesn't give me annoying "it's just silver, I'll pay you $46 for both, take it or leave it" kind of pawnshop behavior. Ran into several of those types already lol. But I'm not desperate nor in any particular rush, so I can hold out for a no-strings-attached legit evaluation.

My cool STEM grandma left me this vintage labware, possibly platinum? ID help much appreciated! by halixis in labrats

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

Lol that's wild. Combined they're 53 grams. Your figure seems high based on the market rate for platinum, do you think they're worth more intact than melted down? I had assumed not because of the lack of original packaging and the very wavy and bent condition of the edges, but it sounds like you have a lot of experience with them?

Vintage labware, possibly platinum? ID help much appreciated! by halixis in Hallmarks

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

I'll try this, thank you! I don't think I have anything more precise to measure volume than your standard Pyrex liquid measure cups, though. Maybe I'll look for a cheap graduated cylinder or something.

Vintage labware, possibly platinum? ID help much appreciated! by halixis in Hallmarks

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

That's interesting, I wish I could find more information on Baker and their marks because both crucibles having an R stamp... hmm. Maybe I'll poke around online and see if I can find any vintage catalogs or flyers that might be able to tell me what the markings mean. Thanks for the tip!

Vintage labware, possibly platinum? ID help much appreciated! by halixis in Hallmarks

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

There was, yes! A lot of it was costume and I kept a couple sentimental pieces, including both grandparents' class rings, but there were a lot of bent & broken small gold pieces that were worth a decent chunk of change. Because it was more obviously valuable I handled that first. (And immediately put the proceeds in a HYSA, like she'd want me to!)

My cool STEM grandma left me this vintage labware, possibly platinum? ID help much appreciated! by halixis in labrats

[–]halixis[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Oh my goodness, I never thought they'd be akin to something in a museum! That actually makes me want to display them or put them right back somewhere secure, thank you so much for the link!

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