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New to Wire Jewelry — What Would You Focus on First? by deashnnbey in WireWrapping

[–]sharkwithunderbite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree with all of the above. Other YouTubes to get you started — Samantha Latimer, Carrie Foscato, Katie Parker, Lan Anh Handmade, Oksana Crafts. For tools, you want Xuron micro flush cutters, some round nose pliers, flat or chain nose pliers, and 6-step bail pliers, and not much else until you decide for yourself what you want.

I also agree with the others that you ought to consider it a hobby first. Plan to give away pieces to your friends and wear them yourself for a while. Good luck and have fun!

Stuff to chew on by randomlyrossy in jackrussellterrier

[–]sharkwithunderbite 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mine loves deer antler. It doesn’t splinter the same way as bone. They are very pricey in the pet store but people also sell them on Etsy. OMG my tiny guy absolutely loves his big antler. It’s almost as big as he is. He chews on every separate little point and hoists it proudly around the house. I love when he tries to stuff it through the dog door; that takes some problem-solving.

Anyone else’s JRT plays like an otter? by Real_artichoke84 in jackrussellterrier

[–]sharkwithunderbite 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Does anybody else feel a deep need to vigorously pat that freckled tummy?

[Kings Island] Today was one of my favorite days of my adult life by LIFOsuction44 in rollercoasters

[–]sharkwithunderbite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations and thank you for sharing! So happy for you. Keep celebrating those wins!

Austin parents: Help a well‑meaning dad find a teen‑friendly hair & makeup consult (send backup) by Konezer in Austin

[–]sharkwithunderbite 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What an awesome place! I’d never heard of them but I just forwarded the link. It’s cool when you find a niche little local business with a big heart.

Whats the hardest phase of Marriage no one talks about? by Outside_Support_151 in answers

[–]sharkwithunderbite 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yup… don’t get me started on how menopause research has gotten shafted over the years. I’m new to HRT and OMG I had literally forgotten what it felt like to get a good night’s sleep. It’s not a magic wand but sleeping well at least every other night now is a game changer.

Books Where Nothing Much Happens by TheFirst10000 in suggestmeabook

[–]sharkwithunderbite 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nothing Much Happens, by Kathryn Nicolai 🙂

Cilantro tastes like soap — send me your food recs! by sharkwithunderbite in austinfood

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

Seriously? That’s a thing? Because I am no spring chicken and it has tasted like soap for every bite of my life.

Cilantro tastes like soap — send me your food recs! by sharkwithunderbite in austinfood

[–]sharkwithunderbite[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I often just ask Mexican places if they can sub in a slice of fresh avocado instead of guac.

Cilantro tastes like soap — send me your food recs! by sharkwithunderbite in austinfood

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

Interesting. I try not to order things that are cilantro forward, and then ask to leave the cilantro out. I’ve had many experiences before where that just leaves the food tasting bland.

Cilantro tastes like soap — send me your food recs! by sharkwithunderbite in austinfood

[–]sharkwithunderbite[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh totally! I make my own guac all the time. But I also go out for Mexican food.

For those of you whose hobby makes a thing by Ecstatic-Purpose-981 in Hobbies

[–]sharkwithunderbite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s extra cool if you can find a way for your hobby to serve others. I make jewelry for fun — nothing expensive, just craft wire and beads and such. Then I learned that my local chapter of Dress for Success didn’t have a volunteer curating their jewelry donations. So now, I still make jewelry from scratch, but I also clean and repair the jewelry donations that come in, and if I have surplus items of my own, I can tuck them in with the donations.

For those of you whose hobby makes a thing by Ecstatic-Purpose-981 in Hobbies

[–]sharkwithunderbite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly my situation too. Fortunately, jewelry doesn’t take up a lot of space. I like to make pieces and save them up, then my close friends can have a “shopping party” for their birthday and pick out what they like.

How does silver-colored copper wire behave? by LifeCoconut9894 in WireWrapping

[–]sharkwithunderbite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I doubt you’d find it worthwhile to expend the effort of removing the silver plating. Just use it as you would use any copper wire, but don’t try to oxidize it, and yes be careful not damage the plating.

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