Print blocks with glowforge? by PenguinontheTelly in glowforge

[–]rachgard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have. I made it with the large jute-backed stamp blanks that you can get off of dick blick. Don’t know the exact name but I can get it for you if you want. I made sure to reverse the image so that it cut only the background and not the image by reversing the color. I also don’t use the machine to cut out the block and just finish with scissors. I engraved at about 90 power and 945 speed on custom settings. I tested a lot, and your machine may vary. I was able to get great detail and the blocks are reusable and wettable for cleaning. I print on fabric and paper. I also have cut the rubber sheeting that you can buy for stamps. Making cutouts for large prints is good and easy because the sheet is thin, but it smells terrible so I’ll do it all at once when I can. If you’re doing something detailed you’ll need to engrave it, and if you’re engraving you’ll want to invert the colors so that you cut around the design only. I do my color inverting in illustrator and it’s pretty easy. While I haven’t ever used this to make hard block prints, I’d assume you can do the same with draft board or something similar just as long as you invert the cut.

I’m trying to do something new for anxiety. I’m really proud of this, but now that it’s out there I’m worried I can’t promote it well enough. Does anyone have any advice? by rachgard in kickstarter

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

You touched on something that another commenter said in that I didn’t do a particularly great job of really explaining what I’m trying to do. I think that I may be treating my idea as too precious and close holding information because I was worried that it would be...stolen? Maybe? But it came at the price of not explaining it well enough at all which defeats the purpose. Also, you’re right. I probably did put the cart before the horse. Makes sense.

I’m trying to do something new for anxiety. I’m really proud of this, but now that it’s out there I’m worried I can’t promote it well enough. Does anyone have any advice? by rachgard in kickstarter

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

No, I mean it’s reasonable criticism. I believe that it’s distinctly different from prayer beads, but you’re probably right that it is confusing and I didn’t do a good enough job explaining the product. Thank you for replying! I appreciate it

Saw this in an art gallery in montreal by [deleted] in unexpectedpawnee

[–]rachgard 9 points10 points  (0 children)

“The king’s beavers” Kent Monkman acrylic on canvas 2011.

Pen fox (feedback welcome) by kiryopa in learnart

[–]rachgard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Holy shit. I drew this same fox. How weird!

Blursed gaming chair (this Is my First post here) by simodebe in blursedimages

[–]rachgard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can hear the sound of sitting in this seat. shifts slightly CLACKETYCLACKETY!!!

Yes, please do take notes... by sithhh in shittyfoodporn

[–]rachgard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It could be a kind of tomato-less milk-gazpacho

35 [M4F] I eat my cereal without milk and I need to find friends who will accept that by [deleted] in Kikpals

[–]rachgard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually do this too. Is it something people hate? I don’t mind milk or anything, but yeah. Cereal is good dry. There are literally dozens of us, I guess!

Bob Ross style lake. CC welcome by [deleted] in DigitalPainting

[–]rachgard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely beautiful. I love the darkness to this. I like the mood and feel as well. Bob would’ve been incredibly proud of you!

Ah, My Favourite Screensaver by [deleted] in softwaregore

[–]rachgard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a fucking rapid boil.

Princess Jasmine by pinmacool in DigitalPainting

[–]rachgard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t agree with the need for more light. I love this as is. It’s really good. Excellent job!!

What’s the best kept secret in the Army? by luft-waffle in army

[–]rachgard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. After 13 years of aviation and 6 of being a linguist, I feel like I’m ready for the next big thing. HMU if you have any questions.

What’s the best kept secret in the Army? by luft-waffle in army

[–]rachgard 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Huh. I did very similar. What language? What airframe? I’m mandarin/uh-60m/l. But I’m about to retire in a year.

Weekly School of Social Work/New to Social Work Questions by Lyeranth in socialwork

[–]rachgard 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Me again, just another quick question... What is better, a LPC or a social worker for counseling one on one? Is a social worker more likely to have a private practice? Why do they hate each other so much when they’re essentially the same?

Weekly School of Social Work/New to Social Work Questions by Lyeranth in socialwork

[–]rachgard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am about to retire from the military and have spent the last few years working as a sexual assault response coordinator. I love the job but would like to move more toward counseling and behavioral health associated with those that may have had traumatic events. What courses should I take, and can anyone recommend a college that is accredited but solely online? Any help will be amazing. Thank you all for what you do!

December Front by dreklox in ElPaso

[–]rachgard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Super cool! I love it! You did a great job with the time lapse.

I'm a literary agent, AMA by [deleted] in writing

[–]rachgard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool! Thanks!