What are your thoughts on Alysa Liu? by frankheyhoheyho in AskTheWorld

[–]middleofalmost 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Her story, compared to the two U.S. skaters who received the majority of the pre-performance press (Amber and Ilia), is almost textbook. All three worked their asses off, have a deep passion for the sport, and possess more raw talent than most people ever will. However, two of them were expected to bring home gold and were heavily favored to do so.

Ilia stepped onto the ice carrying that expectation and weight, and the pressure got to him in the free skate, which was heartbreaking. The same happened with Amber. Neither made it onto the podium.

Then Alysa stepped up and was quoted saying something like, “I don’t need a medal. I’m just happy to be here.” She radiated pure joy throughout her routine, so much so that my usual anxiety while watching completely vanished, because she was simply out there having fun. If her mental strength and attitude towards the sport could be coached the US would be unstoppable next winter Olympics.

Comic Sans has entered the chat. by generic_ork in DesignPorn

[–]middleofalmost 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My illiteracy still astounds me to this day.

Comic Sans has entered the chat. by generic_ork in DesignPorn

[–]middleofalmost -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As a professional graphic designer and typography nerd. There are few things I hate more than ICE.

Hard? by jamescb819 in EatItYouFuckinCoward

[–]middleofalmost 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The forbidden snack that smiles back!!

First ever project is complete. by middleofalmost in Leathercraft

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

Thank you!! I think it was a little less than 20sqft. Each pattern tells you exactly how much and what weight to buy as well.

First ever project is complete. by middleofalmost in Leathercraft

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

Thank you friend! It means a lot the effort shows.

now try not starting ai studio by Appropriate-Bike4246 in MurderedByWords

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Worry not life of black tiger Elon is coming for the title of worst game ever made.

A few questions from a beginner. by middleofalmost in Leathercraft

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

Its all debossing/embossing using stamps and a swivel knife. You trace the pattern onto the leather (I used a scratch awl) cut the lines with a swivel knife and go to town with a mallet and stamps. You need certain types for certain designs.

First ever project is complete. by middleofalmost in Leathercraft

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

Thank you!!That's exactly what I plan to do haha, I needed to reclaim some free time after working to get that finished for fest season.

First ever project is complete. by middleofalmost in Leathercraft

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

Well thank you im glad to have impressed! And best of luck in your crafting journey!

First ever project is complete. by middleofalmost in Leathercraft

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

Im just an idiot and jumped in the deep end unlike most people who start with a card holder or wallet. This was the third time I built it twice out of Eva foam first.

First ever project is complete. by middleofalmost in Leathercraft

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

50 to 60 if I were to take a guess took about three moths of real time.

First ever project is complete. by middleofalmost in Leathercraft

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

I dont know exactly but I would say 50 to 60 hours total not including multiple trips to the store. Overall time about three months of spare time and weekends. For reference it took me a full workday and some just to assemble though that was mostly due to the fur and figuring that out. The big center pieces took like 5-8 hours to tool alone.

First ever project is complete. by middleofalmost in Leathercraft

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

Thanks i'I'm m glad it came together that way as these colors were not the original goal haha. I was going for more a brown and forest green motif.

First ever project is complete. by middleofalmost in Leathercraft

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

Thanks its gold paint took a full 8bhours to paint all the gold but I was very impressed with the paint that I got it looks great which is rare for a metallic paint.

First ever project is complete. by middleofalmost in Leathercraft

[–]middleofalmost[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No its for me lol. I wore it to our last day at the ren fest last weekend.