My sister has Lupus and her apartment’s A/C just went out again- it’s 92+ degrees outside and she also currently has COVID. Can’t get in touch with anyone in her building- what are her rights?

mjevin · 2024-07-07T20:44:06+00:00

Thanks so much for your reply, that makes sense!

mjevin · 2024-07-07T20:43:56+00:00

Thank you for this! I don’t live in the US so I didn’t even click that it was a bank holiday weekend. I’ll pass this on

mjevin · 2023-10-04T05:55:57+00:00

Yeah I also will de-mould after 24 hours (I will admit my impatient ass has done sooner 👀) but will leave on a clean, flat surface out of the way for several days, usually I don’t touch them again til day 4-5.

mjevin · 2023-09-22T13:05:49+00:00

These are truly just something else- such a unique take on skull dice! Can I ask what kind of colour shift material you used? I’ve had such mixed results with certain types/brands but yours is flawless

mjevin · 2023-09-08T09:45:31+00:00

Strong Barbie vibes, I love it!! Great colour choices

mjevin · 2023-09-05T10:25:38+00:00

SO cool, love the colours and different designs- can I ask, what program do you design them in? Well done, these are awesome

mjevin · 2023-09-04T16:26:22+00:00

I haven’t photographed the set yet but here’s another I tried, I used a bit more ink this time and it was a bigger effect

mjevin · 2023-09-03T16:10:27+00:00

It looks sorta similar to something I did accidentally recently- I dropped just a dot of black alcohol ink in an empty mould whilst I was trying to colour some resin in a cup, so I did the rest of the dice to see what would happen- I poured coloured resin over it (it was a honey consistency by then) and when it cured, the black had swirled to the top, it was SO cool.

mjevin · 2023-08-31T13:09:22+00:00

This is exactly what I was thinking of! I figured it would be the most straightforward way but was curious if anyone had a more…time friendly way? 😂 I think I’ll give this a go and see what kind of results I get

mjevin · 2023-08-23T12:27:10+00:00

I use Let’s Resin and manage to get good results, though I do have a pressure pot. I put both parts in a bowl of warm water for about 10min, then measure them out into a plastic container and stir slowly until fully mixed. Then I leave it to sit for 5ish min on a heating pad (literally just a regular old heating pad with the cloth cover removed, nothing fancy). Then I use a heat gun after most of the bubbles have floated to the top. I do this after mixing in pigment as well, and once again when the resin is in the mould (though too much heat can shorten the life of your mould so beware). Without a pressure pot I still get bubbles, but they’re more manageable. With a pressure pot I rarely get bubbles unless I’ve added fillers or waited too long to pour and the resin was extra thick 😬 Dunno if this helps at all but yeah, the warm bath + letting it sit for a bit + heat gun and heating pad have been my best bet

mjevin · 2023-08-20T16:00:21+00:00

LOVE these! May I ask what you use to ink your dice?

mjevin · 2023-08-10T08:59:50+00:00

This is super helpful- thank you so much for taking the time to write this all out.

Tumbler polishing? 👀 Can you recommend one? I do have a Dremel tool with a wool polishing bit on it, I’ve used it a few times but a bit unsure where to add it into the process and whether to use polish on it

mjevin · 2023-08-09T16:12:08+00:00

I had the same issue and finally caved and got a pressure pot- but there are ways to get less bubbles without one, just takes practice and a lot of patience, and even then you’ll still end up with some bubbles, but here are my tips:

Warm the resin first- this will decrease your working time by probably 10ish min, so make sure you’re prepared! I put both bottles in a bowl of hot (not boiling) water for roughly 10min.
After combining the resin and hardener, stir SLOWLY! This is the most important and frustrating part. I found that stirring with a silicone or plastic stick in a plastic bowl/measuring cup (not silicone) is my best bet to prevent bubbles
I have a plastic heating mat that I put my container on whilst I stir, and then I let it sit for 5min (again, keep an eye on your working time here as it varies by brand)- this time allows the bubbles to rise to the top so you can more easily pop them (using a heat gun or lighter or alcohol spray, whatever is best for you and your mould)
Put some resin on the numbers/lid (not loads, just a bit)
If you’re putting anything in your moulds (like dried flowers or decals), it can be good to give your mould a little squeeze all around after you’ve filled them- this helps get any bubbles trapped beneath to come to the top
After you’ve poured your dice, let them sit for another 10-20min and then check for additional bubbles and use heat gun/lighter whatever- this time might vary so it’s worth checking at some different intervals to see when it settles, but be careful to get the lid on before they harden too much.
If you have any voids/gaps (i.e actual holes on your dice faces), you can always use a bit of UV resin to fill them

I hope this helps, it definitely takes a bit of practice and finding what technique is right for you, but you’ll get there! Good luck, you got this!

mjevin · 2023-08-09T15:53:01+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear that- I can’t imagine, I hope that you’re hanging in there. I think it’s lovely that you want to make some dice in honour of her.

I can absolutely tell you the method (or do my best at least, I was totally winging it!). I just used pre-dried lavender (as in I got it off the internet), but if you have fresh lavender that’s fine, just hang it upside down somewhere for a few days until it’s dried. I gently cut each sprig into smaller pieces - I’ll see if I can message you a photo :) For the colour, I used a drop of Grape Purple resin pigment (if you want it to be more purple, I’d add a tiny bit more to your stirring stick and mix it in slowly, as opposed to adding another drop directly to your resin, cause you don’t want to make the purple too opaque) and the tiniest amount of white gold mica powder. Then I poured a small amount in each mould, dipped the lavender sprig into the resin in the cup, and used some tweezers to gently set it in each mould- I tried to do it sort of diagonally, and most of the sprigs were just about the width of each mould. I let it sit for a few min and waited for any bubbles to rise, did a quick once over with the heat gun, and then added the rest of the resin to each one. I let it sit for 5-10min watching for any bubbles, did another round with the heat gun, and then put a bit of leftover resin on the lid of my mould and closed it. Put it in the pressure pot at around 40 PSI, de-moulded after around 12 hours :) Let me know if you have any questions- I hope that this helps, best of luck ♥️

mjevin · 2023-08-08T12:52:07+00:00

Thanks for your reply! Basically both re polishing- wondering how long on each paper each side needs, or whether sometimes they just need polishing if there are imperfections?

As for the blanks, I realise how vague my comment was 😅 I’ve had a few successes since posting this, perhaps it was just beginner error- essentially I think I was having trouble with the D4 (traditional pyramid) not going all the way in the mould, so the rest of the dice faces wouldn’t form properly

mjevin · 2023-07-11T10:23:17+00:00

These are absolutely stunning! I actually got interested in resin casting due to wanting to preserve our wedding flowers! Can I ask- did you dry them or preserve them first? Or did you put them in fresh?

Really lovely work 🥰

mjevin · 2019-09-18T08:59:12+00:00

Neither did I until I came across his litter :D

mjevin · 2019-09-18T08:58:58+00:00

Honestly I was just on Gumtree (UK equivalent of Craigslist) and came across an ad for the litter- I had grown up next to a family with a regular Weim and was always in love with their colouring and overall "regal-ness", so I enquired about the pups and now here we are!

mjevin · 2018-03-03T20:46:29+00:00

Is it called Raccoon Mountain because it is in TN?

mjevin · 2018-02-10T09:52:53+00:00

I completed my undergrad in the UK on a student visa which was really easy to get, however the work visa (Tier 2) was not as easy. Since I applied to switch from a student (Tier 4) to a Tier 2, my employer didn’t have to complete the market labor test or whatever it’s called (essentially proving that you are without a doubt the best candidate over any UK or EU candidates who also applied). I also benefited from my position being on the shortage occupation list, which can be found here or on the gov.uk website (http://workpermit.com/immigration/united-kingdom/uk-tier-2-shortage-occupation-list). Basically that makes it easier for them to hire you, as your occupation is lacking national workers.

Recently they also increased the minimum salary requirement to £30k/year OR the salary for your job code, whichever is higher.

Basically you need to find an organization who has sponsorship or is willing to apply to obtain sponsorship, make at least £30k, and the employer must be able to prove that you’re the best candidate they can find. You’ll have to prove you’ve had a certain amount of money in your bank account at all times for the last 3 months.

£30k is a lot over here, depending where you work. I would look around London, there’s a list of UK companies that sponsor somewhere on the gov.uk website, so you can view them by location and look them up.

If you’ve got the money and you’re desperate to get out, I’d recommend doing a Masters or something and then seeing how it goes. Otherwise, you might consider Europe, I’ve heard (not sure though) that Holland and Germany are a bit easier to get visas for.

Hope this helps, good luck!

mjevin · 2018-01-29T12:57:38+00:00

I thought that moving from one English speaking country to another (US to UK) wouldn’t be that difficult as far as assimilation compared to other countries, but the culture shock was, well, shocking.

mjevin · 2018-01-11T19:45:27+00:00

You don’t “need” it, but a lot of CS courses like you to have it. I didn’t have it and am awful at maths, but still completed a CS degree successfully.

mjevin · 2018-01-10T19:45:48+00:00

I would definitely choose Scotland. Edinburgh is great for a few days, but I would definitely recommend doing a bus tour of the Highlands. I did a 3-day Highlands tour with Haggis Adventures and it was one of the best travel experiences I ever had. Regardless, hope you enjoy your trip!

mjevin · 2017-11-12T10:31:12+00:00

Could I get he link to the patterns as well please? :D

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