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My double knitting pattern is confusing me

A pattern I’m doing has double knitting in it. First off, how do I unravel the cast on stitches w/o unraveling the first rows? Second off, it says that all of the stitches go onto one needle, but then it has the pattern. Do I need to switch the back…
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Is there a single "best" position for holding a fountain pen while writing?

Certain positions are taught in school for holding a pen (not typically a fountain pen or quill in modern times). A variety of grips/positions can be seen in online photos. For example, from Amazon: These two pictures show very different positions…
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Can I mix acrylic paints into resin?

I use resin a lot and have pigments for them as well. These are extremely expensive though. Is it a good idea to mix acrylic with resin? Has anyone done this? If yes I'd like to know how it turned out and how to actually proceed with this technique.
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How can I use a fountain pen while onboard an airplane?

When a fountain pen is onboard an aircraft, it can leak ink due to the strong pressure difference inside the pen vs. outside the pen. This can result in messes to clean up on the flight even if the pen is not used, and at best ink blots when it is…
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Where can I buy a new drop-in Bobbin case electric contact spring?

On removing the drop-in bobbin case I broke 'the spring'. 'The spring' is pictured well in many articles but; No explanation of what the 'electrical contact' spring actually does. (Other than a guide to inserting the bobbin correctly). No name of…
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How can I unseal a bottle of glue that has been sealed shut?

I've found an old bottle of PVA-based glue in one of my cabinets. The glue in the bottle appears to be useful, but I can't use any of it since the bottle seems to be sealed shut with the same glue. How can I unseal the bottle of glue, and use the…
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Are liquid watercolors better than tube or pan watercolors?

I was looking at liquid watercolors like the Hydrus line from Dr. Martin. They have gotten rave reviews in magazines and websites but I need some personal feedback on liquid watercolors. Are they any good? What are their advantages? …
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How to maintain dry ink in a fountain pen and Pilot V7 pens?

I have got a dry ink and I have a fountain pen and Pilot V7 pens. I wish to use the dry ink in the above-mentioned pens. I will refill the cartridge of the Pilot pen with this ink. What precautions am I supposed to take in order to make things…
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Will (acid-free) paper turn yellow over time if I use tape (not acid-free) on it?

More context: I’ll stick the tape on the back, then the paper (lignin-free, acid-free cellulose, 120gsm) is painted on the front.
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Add support to large collage to prevent warping and tearing

I had been working on a huge painting made on about 15 separate sheets. After the work was finished I glued together all the paintings, but now after the paint has dried I find that the paper is kind of moist and it tears, curls, and folds very…
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How to retroactively remove the shiny effect of graphite pencils?

I made a sketch using graphite and charcoal pencils in low-light. When I looked at the sketch under normal lighting, it was very shiny. How can I retroactively make a graphite sketch less shiny?
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What can I use to cover raised mosaic edges?

I purchased a tray with a glass mosaic inlay. The raised edges of the glass pieces are rather sharp and I want to cover them with a clear layer. What can I use to safely accomplish this?
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How can I force metal sheet to rust rapidly?

Basically my metal sheets are new and I need them to be with that rust effect rapidly. Thanks
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Can I use polycrylic over a fixative?

I’ve made an acrylic painting on a wood slice, but added some detail with a chalk pencil. I normally seal my wood slice art with polycrylic, but I’m concerned about smudging the chalk when I seal. Should I spray a final fixative over the chalk…
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What magnification do I need to read an inscription on a gemstone?

I want to get into gemstone collecting. Some gemstones have laser inscriptions on the side from the grading lab that gave the gemstone it's color. What level of magnification would I need to read and verify these inscriptions? Let's assume that I'm…
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