Unanswered Questions
42 questions with no upvoted or accepted answers
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Is it safe to cut into a stuffed futon mattress?
I am attempting to create plans for converting a regular futon frame and mattress into a slide out style sofa bed using the original parts of the futon, an additional iron twin bed frame, and ...
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Paper origami worm that expands and jumps when pressed at the extremities
I found a video on YouTube of a paper origami worm that expands and jumps when pressed at the extremities (see below for a still):
How to make a cute jumping worm / Still
I was able to follow the ...
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Best type of concrete to pour in molds for garden spheres (16" and 19" diameter spheres)?
I purchased two molds to make some concrete spheres for my front yard. I am asking for advice on what type of ratio or off the shelf type of concrete mix I can buy in order to create the smoothest ...
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Option for hard covers in twin-loop wire-o binding?
My question concerns available options for hard covers in twin-loop wire-o binding, not concealing the wire at all; no spine, two separate covers.
I see notebooks for sale in big retailers that are ...
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Powder coating problems on aluminium
I'm trying to powder coat sheet aluminium which is not going as I was expecting, see photo:
The objects were prepared. Steps:
Before:
Residual paint was sandblasted off:
an epoxy primer was applied (...
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Decipher part of a sweater pattern
I am knitting a vegetable-patterned sweater for my daughter, but have come to a part where I struggle with understanding the pattern. Perhaps someone can help me decode the instructions?
The pattern ...
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Good Blackener Product / Process for Aluminum and Stainless Steel
I am looking to replicate this type of finish on aluminum and stainless steel hardware:
This is Jax Iron, Steel, and Nickel Blackener on carbon steel (mild steel) with a Rustoleum 2x clear coat. I ...
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What kind of adhesive is this?
A number of online videos show making an air dry clay, often used with a silicone embellishment mold. The ingredients are starch, a little oil, and a clear, one-part liquid adhesive. Here's an ...
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What is holding this geode together and how?
I have a nice geode sample that is sadly structurally unsound, and I am looking for a solution to make it sturdier so I don't run as much of a risk of it breaking on me. I have a separate geode that ...
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How should I maintain a carved wood panel
I bought this wood carving (see below) several years ago from a vintage/antique housewares and decor store. At least one of the cracks predates my purchase, but I don't think all of them do.
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Sticky Mod Podge
Help! I'm decorating small tins with journaling items and then covering it all with MP. It's been well over 4 weeks and the tin still feels tacky. Is there another product to use instead. My tins ...
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Navy blue dye bleeds?
I have recently been surprised at just how much red dye bleeds out of fabrics I have recently dyed whenever I wash them. I am using regular red Rit dye and natural fibers.
I was wondering if other ...
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Ink Jet Printing Onto Foil Already Transferred to Paper
My first question here...
I'm trying to print "magical" cards from my PNP game and I want to use a home technique that resembles (in-line) cold foil.
Equipment:
Black only laser printer ($...
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How to restore antique dressform?
I bought this antique-looking dressform for my partner, but I can tell it's seen better days. It says Adjustoform on the neck, which I expect is the brand. I want to repair it as best as possible, but ...
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Advantages of a guillotine over a bookbinder's plough?
What can a guillotine (AKA paper cutter) do that a bookbinder's plough can't, if anything?
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