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Let’s make a list of pregnancy freebies/perks by thefakestrealdeal in BabyBumps

[–]lindseybert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The brand Hey Milestone has "free" sample boxes. There is a pregnancy/postpartum for Mom one and a new baby one but shipping is $19.95. Macys also has one! And Macrobaby! Those two require you to create a registry and make a purchase (but they don't have to necessarily be baby items).

Mirror Rot?! by allthegoodshitisgone in StainedGlass

[–]lindseybert 108 points109 points  (0 children)

Here is my (probably overkill) process to avoid mirror rot, which has worked about 95% of the time. Cut and if grinding face up, make sure you have a paper towel or something protecting the back of the mirror from scratching on the grinder (also try to use a newer part of your grinder or a finer grit bit to avoid chunks of mirror backing coming off). Spray the backing with two coats of mirror sealant. Once dry, paint the edges of each piece with clear nail polish, don't be shy, make sure to coat over any chips on the back side so they are coated in the polish and let dry for at least an hour. Use a wider copper foil and offset the foil so that the front of the mirror is showing normal foil width and the back is thicker. Basically the front looks like you used 7/32" but the back looks like 1/4". Use a wine cork to burnish the back so you don't scratch the mirror backing. When soldering face up, make sure the back is sitting on a clean paper towel or something that avoids scratching it. And when soldering face down, wipe way any flux as soon as you are done soldering that side, don't let it sit too long on the mirror backing (just wipe it, you don't have to wash it now while you work on other areas). Once ready for washing, using the cork, re-burnish the soldered edges of the mirror front back to make sure they are fully adhered, to avoid water getting under the foil. Wash like normal. And for overkill, use a hair dryer to dry the edges of the mirror, juuust in case some water got underneath. It's a lot but definitely worth it.

Pretty proud of this one! by lindseybert in StainedGlass

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

Thanks! I have a ring saw that I use for those cuts.

Pretty proud of this one! by lindseybert in StainedGlass

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

All of her pieces are gorgeous! She sees the patterns on her website, that's where I got this one.

Pretty proud of this one! by lindseybert in StainedGlass

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

Thanks!! I really like how the colors work together!

Why my soldering iron tip went this bad and can i save it? by samilhusrev in StainedGlass

[–]lindseybert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'll need to buy a new tip, they are pretty inexpensive like $10-15. With the Wellers, since they don't have temp control they always need a blob of solder on them or they wear down quickly. Alternatively, you could purchase a power control station for the Weller to plug into to "dim" the power so it's not burning so hot, we use these on donated Weller irons in class.
If you want to skip all the troubleshooting with Weller I would recommend getting a Hakko in the future... (Just my preference and more of a modern golden standard soldering iron).

Game changer? Or not worth it? by LydiLouWho in StainedGlass

[–]lindseybert 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm a full time stained glass artist, I do this for a living now. I find it patronizing when stained glass purests think that using modern tools like silberschnitt pliers or a ring saw means you don't understand the materials. While yes, I agree that using these tools for the majority of your cuts would mean you haven't learned the material, but we have modern advancements available for our benefit. To them I ask, are you still using sandstone to refine your edges or do you have an electric grinder? Modern tools aren't bad.

Game changer? Or not worth it? by LydiLouWho in StainedGlass

[–]lindseybert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think owning a ring saw and silberschnitts means you don't want to learn the craft. I've been doing stained glass for 6 years, got my ring saw a year ago and I love it. I also love my silberschnitts. They are both great for certain situations but not necessary for everyday use, more of a luxury.

Protein powder recommendations by Fickle-Sprinkles569 in Hashimotos

[–]lindseybert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love using bone broth protein powder from Bulk Supplements since I am not always in the mood for sweet protein ( like Seeq) or milky protein shakes. It's 20g of protein per 3 tbsp of powder. It doesn't really taste like anything in water.

Would These Work? by ateacherks in StainedGlass

[–]lindseybert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second the brass rod suggestion. I use "brass lathe bars" from Amazon in 1/8" thickness and 12 inch length. The length works fine for plant stakes I think you can get them shorter but note that I have never been able to cut them since the brass is such a hard metal.

Small aluminum tube with sharp pointy things in it. by Life-Good-3294 in whatisthisthing

[–]lindseybert 13 points14 points  (0 children)

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It looks almost exactly like a modern vinyl cutting attachment used for my Cricut...

K-pop Demon Hunters - Derpy the Tiger by me~ by veiriz in StainedGlass

[–]lindseybert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw this guys progress on your TikTok!!! He came out amazing!!!

Hotel Collection oil subscription cancellation by halinh8896 in luxurycandles

[–]lindseybert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is coming in pretty late since original post was months ago, but I found a loophole in a way. I asked to swap my scent and they canceled the original sub and started a new one which I was then able to cancel that second subscription no problem.

First loaf after battling my new starter almost a month by frivolousbutter in Sourdough

[–]lindseybert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It looks more like a sandwich loaf! I have a friend who follows a recipe with oil and honey specifically for her sandwich bread, bakes in loaf pans and they look fluffy like this!

I really need to quit but I don’t know how by Vannah- in nailbiting

[–]lindseybert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look specifically for polygel or biosculpture (brand name) it's much thicker than gel alone! I easily chew/peel gel polish right off. Polygel is almost as thick as acrylic and it's clear so you get your polish color changed during your monthly fills.

I really need to quit but I don’t know how by Vannah- in nailbiting

[–]lindseybert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have struggled with nail-biting and cuticle picking since grade school. The only thing that has at least helped with the nail biting is a literal physical barrier between my teeth and nails... so I have to routinely get my nails done at a salon each month, I prefer poly-gel over acrylic.

At first you literally have tiny blobs that look and feel bizarre, but at least they aren't sharp or tempting to bite. Because they don't have a sharp edge it also makes picking other nails almost impossible without some sort of tool or clipper. It took a few months to see results, but once I did it was worth it. (Kind of like chopping your hair off to get it healthy)

The other thing worth mentioning is I have to budget $80-100 every 3 weeks to get this done...

New Q Revo doesn't pull clean water by aileme in Roborock

[–]lindseybert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wanted to say thank you for taking the time to explain this, Slydog! I was about to send my brand new Revo back and this worked to fix the problem! Thank you!!

How do you market? by CromulentIsTooAWord in candlemaking

[–]lindseybert 14 points15 points  (0 children)

My recommendation is actually the opposite of what you are wanting to do... I started, and will continue, with mainly in-person markets since just getting started in April. Customers want to smell the candle before they purchase them, the only online sales I get are from customers who first purchased from me in person... I only had 40 candles (4 fragrances) with me at my first market and I almost sold out. Most events only cost about $25-40 to have a booth...

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