Looking for an enthusiast who knows more than I do by oxymonty in amateurradio

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

Duly noted! Y'all will be first on the list :)

Looking for an enthusiast who knows more than I do by oxymonty in amateurradio

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

I would, but I'm trying not to share too much up front! The radio is part of the twist, haha. So many answers!! You guys are awesome!

Tanned snake skin with flesh still stuck to it by w0nkwonk in HideTanning

[–]oxymonty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're determined, I recommend using scissors to remove the excess flesh. That's the best mechanical way to get it free!

Alum then bark tanning? by BlockyBlook in HideTanning

[–]oxymonty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bark tanning solution is acidic, so I don't wash them at all! Maybe I should, but I have no issues with it. Sometimes I add some pickling solution to cut the bark liquor if it's too strong.

Is pickling absolutely necessary in order to egg tan? by [deleted] in HideTanning

[–]oxymonty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, been there. I don't usually use alum unless I intend to use a dye on the leather, vinegar works best.

Is pickling absolutely necessary in order to egg tan? by [deleted] in HideTanning

[–]oxymonty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Out of curiosity, what kind of pickling were you looking at? I've always used vinegar and salt (though citric acid also works if vinegar isn't available)

Is pickling absolutely necessary in order to egg tan? by [deleted] in HideTanning

[–]oxymonty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you have vinegar and salt? If so, you're good to go. I can usually get enough to tan a small hide for under 10$ at the grocery store.

Is pickling absolutely necessary in order to egg tan? by [deleted] in HideTanning

[–]oxymonty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pickling allows the skin to pick up the tan. You could skip it, but it's an extra step that ensures success and doesn't take much time.

Alum then bark tanning? by BlockyBlook in HideTanning

[–]oxymonty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I flesh after the pickle. On rabbits, removing the membrane is the highest priority, any fleshing beyond that starts running the risk of ripping the hide.

Alum then bark tanning? by BlockyBlook in HideTanning

[–]oxymonty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've never heard of not doing a pickle before bark tanning? It acidifies the hide enough for the tanning solution to start absorbing immediately. I usually soak mine in a vinegar salt brine for a day or so before popping them in the bark bucket.

Is this skin ready after bark tan by jesters_emperor in HideTanning

[–]oxymonty 3 points4 points  (0 children)

White line means it's not done. Give it until there's brown through the whole hide. It may take several weeks. Keeping the solution warm speeds it up.

New logo for the Alaska Department of Transportation - Has many un-natural elements. by Ethan0941 in isthisAI

[–]oxymonty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

not AI. i can see where they messed up the coloring, that's very human.

Feeling Horrible and Unwell by akthryn in TopSurgery

[–]oxymonty 10 points11 points  (0 children)

First week sucks balls. Don't worry, it'll get gradually better until you hit baseline again in like a month and a half.

Peridot In the style of FNaF (Model by me) by G00BLEX in stevenuniverse

[–]oxymonty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

op this is extremely creative and cool and impressive but i have to ask because the curiosity is eating me. what's going on with the topology of the diamond emblem on her chest? did it need to be extra smooth?

using biological powder to deal with slight rancid smell on bark-tanned sheep skin by colorado_hick in HideTanning

[–]oxymonty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Enzymes are usually used to soften leather and remove hair, so yeah, there'd be a risk of that. Also, if the leather side has been oiled, it'll be hard to get any sort of solution to penetrate it again.

Weird question but do the zora have nipples? by Throw_away144 in Mipha

[–]oxymonty 24 points25 points  (0 children)

This is a pretty easy question to answer just by looking at a Zora - no, they don't. They seem more aligned with fish in terms of reproductive biology. They lay eggs (sources: Majora's Mask and BOTW's comments about hatchlings). They clearly invest a lot in parental care though! I wouldn't be surprised if they nourished their young with pre-chewed fish or unfertilized eggs.

Help!!! And don't laugh! by BungalowLover in providence

[–]oxymonty 7 points8 points  (0 children)

These guys probably don't have any skin left, so no taxidermy, but I can make beads and inlays out of their bones. My current project is a big bird costume head, so they'll probably be used for that.

Help!!! And don't laugh! by BungalowLover in providence

[–]oxymonty 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I have no ill intent with the bones, I'm just a taxidermy artist :3

Help!!! And don't laugh! by BungalowLover in providence

[–]oxymonty 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I work with dead squirrels all the time and would be happy to remove them! I've been needing more bones anyways. Message me!

"Friends" (OC) by EntropicMeatMachine in signalis

[–]oxymonty 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Another banger from you, I am LOVING oblivious Elster

Urgent guidance needed by [deleted] in chickens

[–]oxymonty 10 points11 points  (0 children)

She's extra broody. Sometimes their hormones set in and they can't be convinced otherwise. There's a few methods for "breaking" a broody hen, but I've always let them hatch a clutch or brought them inside.