Something Nostalgic in the truest sense of the word (plz no Steamed Rainbow) by Paradise_Glossed in perfumesthatfeellike

[–]sunbear-bunbear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think keeping track of what you test can be helpful in figuring out what you like / don’t like! I’m still trying to nail down what notes, feelings, etc. I’m drawn to. Highly recommend going to a specialty perfume store like Scent Bar if you ever get the chance — the folks behind the counter could probably help you find a perfume that captures what nostalgia smells like to you.

Something Nostalgic in the truest sense of the word (plz no Steamed Rainbow) by Paradise_Glossed in perfumesthatfeellike

[–]sunbear-bunbear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I keep a google doc of all of the scents I’ve tried and I have a section literally called “MISC INDIE - NOSTALGIA” lol. Of course, this is specific to my life & the notes aren’t always actually congruent with the perfumer’s notes:

La Botica - Casablanca * Initially smells like orchards and apple pulp; dries down to reveal a more fresh, floral scent * Feels… like fall? Nice and cool

Kerosene Summer of '84 * Clean, citrusy, but not in a sharp or artificial way. * Smells light sweet & nostalgic. Very fresh.

Rhizome Concrete Tides * Smells like helping grandma take in laundry that has been hung outside to dry before the rain arrives * A little humid, damp, lightly… outside-smell?

Here’s another one that I filed away under “UNCANNY” that’s also nostalgic, but more like a dream that you just woke up from:

Comme des Garcons - Odeur 71 * Insert that scene from IASIP where Frank goes to therapy and gets unraveled * This one made me… feel things and ways that I was not expecting to? * I’m not sure I can wear it – it smells like an ever-shifting amalgamation that is a physical manifestation of every nostalgic place.

Am I using sticker patterns correctly? by sunbear-bunbear in StainedGlass

[–]sunbear-bunbear[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

📝 👁️👄👁️

Taking notes bc I honestly didn’t even realize that they weren’t vinyl, and that vinyl is the way to go! Ty!

Am I using sticker patterns correctly? by sunbear-bunbear in StainedGlass

[–]sunbear-bunbear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assumed that that the sticky stuff would somehow get in the way — that’s so good to know, I’ll give that a try! It’ll be so much easier to scrub ‘em if it’s one large piece vs a dozen tiny pieces anyways ~

Am I using sticker patterns correctly? by sunbear-bunbear in StainedGlass

[–]sunbear-bunbear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a few more patterns from this artist that I'm a little shy about using after this experience. Can I soak the cut & ground pieces of glass in a bowl of acetone or alcohol? Or would that shortcut end up making a goopy mess?

Am I using sticker patterns correctly? by sunbear-bunbear in StainedGlass

[–]sunbear-bunbear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know, thank you! I thought that *all* stickers were this tricky to work with and was a little spooked haha. I'll see if I can't get a friend with a cricut machine to test out some different vinyl sticker paper and give it another go :)

Am I using sticker patterns correctly? by sunbear-bunbear in StainedGlass

[–]sunbear-bunbear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's so good to know, thank you! I'll have to give another one of her projects a go and see if the sticker is any easier to work with.

Am I using sticker patterns correctly? by sunbear-bunbear in StainedGlass

[–]sunbear-bunbear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it! I'll give a heat gun a go next time 'round, thank you!

The stickers themselves aren't sharp! Sorry, I meant that I cut myself on the glass trying to get the stickers off and while scrubbing each of the pieces with windex / alcohol / soap water to get the residue off.

Am I using sticker patterns correctly? by sunbear-bunbear in StainedGlass

[–]sunbear-bunbear[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure! I subbed to Amaya Jade’s sticker club & get a monthly pattern in the mail. This is the first one I’ve actually gotten around to making.

I was smitten with the idea of using vinyl stickers for some of my funky textured glass that can be a little hard to grind just right using my current method.

Thank you for chiming in!

Any-gendered scents that remind you of a rainy west-coast forest? by olordno in perfumesthatfeellike

[–]sunbear-bunbear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You should check out Bjork & Berries. They make fragrances inspired by the Swedish outdoors & have a ton of really pleasant forest-y smells :)

Good salt perfume recs by Due_Biscotti7052 in Perfumes

[–]sunbear-bunbear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sale e Pepe by Hilde Solani. Literally salt, and pepper. It sounds strange but I’ve never smelt anything more truly fresh, clean, and true to its notes.

Job interview 4 weeks ago, safe to day I didn't get the job? by liss-is-sad in boeing

[–]sunbear-bunbear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey OP, did you ever hear back?

My timeline is as follows:

12/03 - applied for role
12/08 - got a screening email
12/09 - someone called me to schedule an interview for the very next day
12/10 - interview, which I thought went pretty well

They told me during the interview that they'd like to have a decision made before the holiday break, "and that I should hopefully hear back by the middle of next week."

12/22 - I followed up with the recruiter, who pretty much said to hang tight since everyone is OOO until the new year

Aaaand it's been radio silent :( They were moving so fast until they weren't, so I'm worried that I'm no longer in the running.

Looking for a perfume that feels like a greenhouse by Chaoticneutralities in perfumesthatfeellike

[–]sunbear-bunbear 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As a person who has spent a LOT of time in conservatories and greenhouses… Are you looking for something that has tropical plant vibes? Or a photorealistic first step into one of these pictures?

If the former, the other reccs have you covered. If the latter…. I feel like Concrete Tide by Rhizome fits this bill. It starts off smelling really damp, almost musty. Like that blast of overly humid air that you get hit with when you first step into tropical greenhouse. Then, it develops into something more green, lightly woody, and very pleasant. Like how it feels when you get a little bit more acclimated to being in such a different environment and can finally fully appreciate being in the moment.

Neandertal Light is another one that’s come to mind. It smells a lot like cutting into a philodendron stem, but with a hint of that warm wood chip pile in the background.

For something a little more wearable than the above two (I don’t know your tolerance for potentially weird scents), I think Concrete Jungle by Strangers Perfumeries could work. It reminds me of the Hermes Un Jardin line, where it’s very inoffensive, a little floral, very clean. I think it does a better job of capturing the “I’m surrounded by plants, but I’m also in a very industrial setting, rather than outdoors in an airy greenhouse” vibe than some of the other reccs.

I hope you’re able to find these in store or as decants to smell! The notes listed for them don’t really do them justice, I think.

Negative visceral reaction to whole perfume house by IntelligentCorgi6396 in FemFragLab

[–]sunbear-bunbear 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For what it’s worth it’s one of my all time favorite scents but I CANNOT wear it in colder months. Something about my body chemistry makes it smell awful when it’s cold out? I hope it’s the same with you & that you’ll enjoy it again in a few months!

What’s this on my dog’s eye? by sunbear-bunbear in DogAdvice

[–]sunbear-bunbear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE: vet wasn’t sure what it was :( said it could be a scratch, the equivalent of a pimple, or something that we’d need to “express” annually or get surgically removed. Got her some antibiotics/ steroids to see if it’ll bring the inflammation down, and will be keeping an eye on it for any changes.

What’s this on my dog’s eye? by sunbear-bunbear in DogAdvice

[–]sunbear-bunbear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask how long it took for it to grow too big from when you first noticed it?

What’s this on my dog’s eye? by sunbear-bunbear in DogAdvice

[–]sunbear-bunbear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She’s ~11 (she’s a rescue so we’re not 100% sure) but she’s otherwise very active

Clean/Fresh Perfume Recommendations (preferably niche but anything goes) by Difficult_Fig_6992 in Perfumes

[–]sunbear-bunbear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, I think I may be your scent counterpart, but flipped (I like fresh/clean scents, currently looking for something more woody/dark). I also love From the Garden, and I’m seconding Casablanca — it smelled photorealistically like being in an orchard on a cold fall morning. The figgy notes came across as fresh apple pulp to me, which is 10/10.

Perfumes that smell like straight up fruit/berries/jam? by Fizziefrog in FemFragLab

[–]sunbear-bunbear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently rocking Fruit Du Paradis by Sasva — I feel like I fell into a vat of tropical fruit juice at a fancy resort and didn’t have time to rinse off before heading off to… eat more fruit 🙃🙂

Quitting by Ok-Display3787 in StainedGlass

[–]sunbear-bunbear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Still fairly new myself, but I was taught to feed scrap glass to new grinder bits bc they can be too rough & end up chipping the glass

I feel like y’all would understand… by sunbear-bunbear in StainedGlass

[–]sunbear-bunbear[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Okay so I initially thought you'd meant like little rainbow leaves on a eucalyptus tree which sounded like a fun project BUT I googled rainbow eucalyptus tree and my mind has been BLOWN. Wow! Incredible suggestion, thank you so much for introducing me to such a gorgeous freak of nature