Octofad [they/them]

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Cake day: February 3rd, 2021

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  • Octofad [they/them]
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    todiyHelp with steel hardening pls
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    3 years ago

    diolch yn fawr! Great resources! I'll look into the MAPP gas but maybe it'd be worth upgrading the torch. I only paid something like £15 for the one I have last year. Maybe I'll keep it around just for tempering.

    This Old Tony's precision is amazing. A very fun watch too! Thanks again :07:




  • Octofad [they/them]toaskchapo*Permanently Deleted*
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    3 years ago

    I know it must feel like a hell of a setback. I think you should definitely grind it out - as you say.

    imo, what makes other peoples art interesting is their different perspectives on the world, and yours may be literally seen in your brush strokes. - Not to say your disability defines you, but the way my partner talks, it definitely shapes her view of the world around her to some extent.

    Chuck Close was paralysed in the late 80s, and adapted his style so he could work on individual, smaller parts of his paintings.

    Not saying it won't be hard to get past the initial learning curve, but I think - with practice, - anyone can be a great artist :meow-hug:



  • Octofad [they/them]tovegan*Permanently Deleted*
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    3 years ago

    I mainly do essential oils. I do a mint and tea tree with a bunch of activated charcoal in it so it's jet black. Doing colourful swirls is a very fun and rewarding process too!


  • Octofad [they/them]tovegan*Permanently Deleted*
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    3 years ago

    Check out the sage’s lye calculator if you’re gonna make soap! Better to be safe than sorry!

    I’ve been doing it for a few years now and am thinking about market stalls. There’s some hoops to jump through if you’re in the eu and you’ve gotta pay a chemist for a cosmetic safety report - but you could just label all your soap for dogs and then you’re fine!

    50% olive oil 35% coconut oil 10% castor oil (for hair) 5% shea butter

    Is basically my recipe, but any fats can go in! :stalin-approval: