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How to stop or reduce graphite from reflecting light?

Drawings drawn with graphite shine a lot under even a little light. The paper needs to be held at certain angle for proper viewing. Anyway to reduce or stop this?
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Why are some acrylic yarns super soft and some not?

I have noticed that acrylic yarns vary a lot, with some being rather soft and some being somewhat scratchy. Why does that happen? Is there a way to know whether an yarn is going to be soft or not (short of feeling it yourself)?
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Paper Bridge Project

I am an engineering student and, for my final project this semester, I have to build a paper bridge. I plan to use rubber cement to glue the tubes of my bridge, but I want to use something else to glue the joints together. Elmer's glue has been…
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Is there a way to cast solid ceramics?

I am familiar with slip casting. However, I've never seen it done with something that was completely solid before. I've only seen it done with varying wall thicknesses for things like vases. Could it be done with slip casting? Or could it be done by…
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When to add a waist stay?

I'm working on a dress with a strapless bodice and a gathered skirt. I'm designing my own pattern, but for an example it will have a similar shape to this dress. From browsing online I've seen that "fancy" strapless dresses sometimes include waist…
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Possible to model Viking longboat with Popsicle sticks?

I bought 100 normal popsicle sticks with the idea that I could submerge them in almost boiling water to model them into a viking ship. Before I give it a shot, is there anything I should be aware of? Do popsicle sticks easily splinter? Is there a…
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What writing utensils would work for concrete walls?

My boyfriend has concrete walls surrounding his at home office. He has expressed interest in using the walls as "story boarding" space for future mobile applications. I'm curious as to what writing utensil would be the very best option for clarity…
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What criteria should I consider for choosing paper for watercolor pencils

I have been researching about the types of paper that are well suited for watercolor pencils. But so far, I've come across hot, cold, and rough pressed paper. I'm not entirely sure if these are the only options and how they're different from each…
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Does rust matter on my wood carving knives if I sharpen them?

I've got an old set of wood carving knives, my wife's actually, and parts of the blades are pretty rusty. However, we have a sharpener for them. If I sharpen them, are they still safe to use? Or is there a possibility that the blades are completely…
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book arts: how to make cut outs

What kind of tool should i use to make small cuttings in paper for an art book? I have been using an exacto knife right now but the result is messy and ragged. The paper is cardstock, double layer thick for a book. Does any one have any…
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How can I protect the mixed-media surface of my table?

I asked an artist to paint on a table. So, I have now a wooden board (90x150cm) with a nice drawing/painting (he used different types of paints, pens, sprays, etc.) Since it is a table I'd like to use it (don't know yet if it will be a kitchen table…
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Lickable glue for handmade envelopes (gum arabic)

I am looking for a way to put down a strip of adhesive on the tab of handmade envelopes. I would like to have the adhesive remain dry on the envelope and only become tacky when it is licked/moistened-- just like on regular envelopes. This has…
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What materials can be used to stiffen a leather bag?

I'm early in the process of making a leather doctor's bag (also known as a Gladstone bag), in this kind of shape: I've bought a side of ~2mm cowhide for the body, but I know from past experience that it's too flexible to stay in shape while…
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Tool for sealing paper ends

Is there a tool that can seal paper similar to a paper wrapper on a plastic straw. Or how else can a fold the end that will look neat?
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Is there a standard angle to use for drawing and drafting tables?

I just moved into a new place, and plan on creating a desk that can be used as a computer desk, quilting desk, and drawing/drafting table. While often it will be a flat surface parallel with the floor, I would like to be able to angle the surface…
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