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mcr jacket for the concert!

because of a significan lack of mcr merch in my closet (I'm a newer fan) and also the fact the tour will likely have specific tour based merch, i diy-ed a jacket!

(The colors are way darker in person)

the front is unfinished. And I have no idea what to put in the highlighted areas or on the right sleeve, so thoughts are appreciated!

But here's the back! And I'm very proud of it!

But yeah! Thoughts are appreciated if you have any. I'm fresh out of ideas. I was thinking the demolition lovers but honestly the parader silhouette was hard enough and I didn't want to that

handmade thistle keychain

I wish Tumblr had a 'save post' option but this is second best.

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I hope this posts in order! @twink-on-the-brink​ @gracefulvaudeville​

LOOK!!! I jazzed up my mirror with stickers

I think it looks cool, Sorry about the lighting. I had to take it somewhere different, so no one would see my face

Cardboard Jewelry Box

Pleated Slim Pink Pencil Pouch

Here is another video of the gift I made for my BFF. She was very excited to have this. Many many thanks to her @emerald-notes for always appreciating my works and taking very good care of them.

In case anyone finds it helpful because mobility aids are horrifically expensive and inaccessible…

And for those people who have access to mobility devices but might benefit from a second chair they can abuse without risking expensive damage…

Erik Kondo has made a website, Open Source Innovations, that details plans for DIY wheelchairs. These wheelchairs can be made from common materials like wood, plastic, and pvc. They are lightweight and can be custom fit to the user allowing from the same degree of movement you would get from a custom chair. And they are durable and easily repairable. (he has been stress testing his latest design by dropping it down stairs, dropping it out of a car, launching it across a driveway, and throwing it off a deck). Its 12lbs and I think he said its was in the $200 ish range for parts.

He also is working on cheap, open source, accessible designs for beach chairs, off road chairs, motorized attachments (think smart drive), and so on. Plus he skateboards in his wheelchair. Cool dude, helpful info, pass it on.

to anyone in the areas impacted by the wildfire smoke, my #1 biggest piece of advice as someone whos been dealing with wildfire smoke in the NW united states for years, is build yourself a Corsi-Rosenthal Cube

they perform as well as expensive HEPA air cleaners, and are comparatively VERY inexpensive. all you need is a box fan, 4 air filters, a piece of cardboard, and some duct tape!!!!

i think it took us maybe a half hour to put ours together, if that, and we replace the filters every 3 months. it's really made a HUGE difference, both when the air quality is bad, but also with our allergies

Easy Spherification Recipe for Making a Water Ball

You don't need to wash any dishes if you put your water in an edible water bottle! This is an easy spherification recipe that involves making a gel coating around liquid water. Once you master this simple molecular gastronomy technique, you can apply it to other liquids.

Edible Water Bottle Materials

The key ingredient for this project is sodium alginate, a natural gelling powder derived from algae. The sodium alginate gels or polymerizes when reacted with calcium. It's a common alternative to gelatin, used in candies and other foods. We have suggested calcium lactate as the calcium source, but you could also use calcium gluconate or food-grade calcium chloride. These ingredients are readily available online. You can also find them in grocery stores that carry ingredients for molecular gastronomy.

Click here for recipe & more info.

For more Clever Ideas & Innovations -> see the blog on tumblr

These ideas range from very High-Tech Gadgets, to Cool Concepts in R & D, to Hand Made Clever Items...

Wood Chopping Innovation

So clever and simple! Idea by Woodworkcraft on Instagram.

For more, see the blog on tumblr: Clever Ideas & Innovations

Check out sosuperawesome for amazing ideas. Look how cute this snail is

Snail Crochet Patterns // Stuffing Stuff

My cat loves his bed so much I had to use one of my old (yet favorite) t-shirts to mend it.

It's upside down because he uses the bed as a trampoline. 🐈♡♥

General PSA's for begginer alt crafting

- superglue heats up when in contact with fiber, your craft can start smoking or even catch on fire

- you can wash clothing painted with acrylic paint in the washing machine if you turn it inside out and use the lowest temperature

- don't put painted clothes in the dryer.

- you can wash clothes with metal bits in the washing machine but use the handwashing setting, dry the metal bits with a paper towel before hanging them to dry, and know that it WILL be loud

- synthetic dye is needed to dye synthetic fibers and requires a long time simmering in a boiling pot. This WILL stink up the house and you NEVER want to make food in that pot again

- faux leather is vinyl not leather. Get vinyl paint to paint on it

- don't use your teeth as tools, they don't regenerate. Reconstructing enamel costs a small fortune (ask me how I know.)

- when handsewing a lot through thick fabric get thin needles, it will require less force and be less taxing on your wrists. When machine sewing get a higher grade needle (~130 for jean)

- embroidery floss is overpriced and not as strong as it looks. For sewing on heavy stuff get denim thread, it will last forever

- don't feed a 60$ home sewing machine ten layers of denim before you learn how much a servicing fee costs, these things are dellicate

- spray paint is best applied from 30-40cm away, in swift movements. Putting too much or applying from too close will cause drips. You can sand them down and apply a new layer of paint AFTER they dry. Wipe the can nozzle after painting if it's messy, you don't want it to clog and become unusable

- water based markers on fabric will bleed, if not instantly then with time, alcohol markers will fade with time

- most fabric glues are machine washable up to a certain temperature. modgepodge is not waterproof, hitack is handwash only. Check the instructions

- the flatter the surface the easier hot glue will peel off. Faux leather stands no chance, fibers like yarn will hold it best, but is impossible to remove the glue from them in the future

- rivets are a thing that exists, only require a hammer to install and can be used as permanent fabric attachment

- studs, gromets and other metal junk at small fabric stores are laughably overspriced

- acetone (found in nail polish remover) will remove acrylic stains out of furniture, flooring and faux leather, if used in excess can damage the laquer. Can also be used to remove prints and glue off of plastic (do a small test before commiting, might melt the plastic it it's grade is low)

- residue from stickers (and k-tape) can be removed with oil

- acrylic stains cannot be removed out of clothing or carpet so protect your area before painting and don't wear clothes you care about

- if your thread keeps getting tangled or snagging while handsewing try waxing it

- you can lock in screw-in spikes with screw lock glue if you're scared of them falling off because they unscrew

- you can add washers to screw-in spikes if you're scared of them falling through flimsy fabric or too big of a hole

- if you're making anything out of soda cans have a metal file on hand, they are deceptively sharp and will hurt you and rip through fabric you're installing them in

- bleach can be found in mold killing spray (don't touch that shit with bare hands. chemical burn.)

- fabric paints are no different from slightly dilluted acrylic. You can make it yourself by adding a bit of fabric softener to acrylic or honestly even water

- if you are setting anything with an iron use parchment paper or a pressing cloth to pervent your stuff from sticking to your iron and ruining it

- if you want a safety pin somewhere permanently pinch it shut with pliers

- as much as you can, avoid putting glue on clothing, it makes it really hard to change your decisions later on and upcycle the project in the future

- kiss your friends

being really vulnerable here and posting my favorite cd ive made… it’s literally just the soundtrack to my life… i might make a part THREE soon bc GOD ive had some character building these past few years since ive made this…

hi, look how sexy my shoes are!!!

THIS NEEDS TO GET VIRAL AROUND THE WHOLE WORLD. THE MUSIC IS SO BEAUTIFUL✨ 💜

The almost minimum version of Junkus Minor, featuring rather large acoustic guitar, a manjo, suitcase bass drum, Bontempi System 5, big yellow balls, a broken cymbal and a mystical snare drum.

This was taken on autumn 2010

It is us playing in the tram!!!

Musti fixes the pimped cymbal a bit.

The suitcase bassdrum in action accompanied by a Vekara - snaredrum and some miscellaneous equipment. 

This is a cymbal stand. It is attached to the suitcase bassdrum with four bolts and wing nuts. It used to be a table leg. Today we painted it black. It is good.

This is the sound of success. I wonder what it feels like to not to succeed.

This is a proper way of installing a bolt to a film canister. After installation it is good. We use it as a percussive instrument. Its name is "A Day at the Grave of Karl Marx"

This is a new percussive instrument entitled "A Day at the Grave of Karl Marx". It is an old film canister. It is good.

Musti is working on his suitcase bass drum. He is using a drill and a screwdriving head to install a piece of plywood, which holds the pedal in place.

Wednesday the 13th, October 2010 AD.

Ok, here's some info regarding our gig in a tram next Wednesday. 

Our gig starts at 16:06 and we are going to play in tram 7A which starts at Pasila Railway station, Helsinki. The tram goes all the way to Töölö, to culture cafe Korjaamo. The ride costs 2,50 eur if bought from the driver, 1,80 eur if bought from a ticket vending machine or 2,00 eur if bought via SMS. 

At 22:00 we will play a gig at Korjaamo, which is free entry for everybody.

This is going to be something wicked! Tomorrow we are going to build some instruments we are going to use on the gig.

-tmu

I made a pin for my bag :]

been working on making a display for my zines for my upcoming zine fests. this was very hard to do bc my brain just doesn’t not work this way 😭

it’s not done yet—I still want to add ledges to each shelf and paint it blue but I’m very happy with how it’s coming along

also need to figure out how to get the warp out of the sides ://