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I have rope
Jan. 25th, 2008 11:11 pm( 50 feet of rope )
Angela and I have been talking about doing more Science! around the house. She's mixing more glazes in the future, mostlike, and I'm getting into egg tempera and a little natural dyeing again (the two go well together, since madder dye is the first step to getting a good madder lake pigment). What's the difference between Science! and science? Less exact measuring, for one. Glaze chemistry is more like alchemy, really.
Don't worry - we have rubber gloves, chemical respirator available (should get one of my own soon) and a good knowledge of what doesn't go near food.
Did you know that you can make copper carbonate out of root killer and washing soda? I didn't until recently, and now I must try it. The world needs more blue-green powder.
Currently, I'm turning fifty feet of nylon rope orangey-yellowy-brown with onions.
Downside to my small weight loss: my back support corset doesn't. Since my back has been killing me, this is a problem. I took it in a bit in the back, which is helping, but I could stand to lace down another inch across the shoulders. There's still not enough bust room in this one, though, making it a prime candidate for becoming an underbust soon. On the plus side, current corseted waist: 37" without strain. I could probably reduce another two before it got awkward.
That's right, I was meant to be packing.
Don't worry - we have rubber gloves, chemical respirator available (should get one of my own soon) and a good knowledge of what doesn't go near food.
Did you know that you can make copper carbonate out of root killer and washing soda? I didn't until recently, and now I must try it. The world needs more blue-green powder.
Currently, I'm turning fifty feet of nylon rope orangey-yellowy-brown with onions.
Downside to my small weight loss: my back support corset doesn't. Since my back has been killing me, this is a problem. I took it in a bit in the back, which is helping, but I could stand to lace down another inch across the shoulders. There's still not enough bust room in this one, though, making it a prime candidate for becoming an underbust soon. On the plus side, current corseted waist: 37" without strain. I could probably reduce another two before it got awkward.
That's right, I was meant to be packing.
Further Walnut Explorations
Sep. 11th, 2007 04:54 pmThere would have been something about pickles, or victorian underthings here. However, I have a touch of the ague (or the ack) today. I'm okay for most activities that don't require a lot of mental focus, but not so hot on things that need attention and a good memory. All my writing ability is currently getting thrown the way of paying work. Therefore, you're going to get some additional walnutty observations.
1. Water to walnut ratio of previous post was wrong. I tried boiling a lot fewer hulls (enough to cover the bottom of the pan) in as much water as would fill the pot. This produces about the same amount of black goo per pot, but uses many fewer hulls. This means that I will be able to dye things brown for a very long time.
2. Hulls will eventually disintegrate. Cheesecloth needs to be applied to the ink before it will flow properly through a pen.
1. Water to walnut ratio of previous post was wrong. I tried boiling a lot fewer hulls (enough to cover the bottom of the pan) in as much water as would fill the pot. This produces about the same amount of black goo per pot, but uses many fewer hulls. This means that I will be able to dye things brown for a very long time.
2. Hulls will eventually disintegrate. Cheesecloth needs to be applied to the ink before it will flow properly through a pen.
The Noble Walnut
Sep. 10th, 2007 01:15 pmWalnut collection continues, and there's been some interest in posts about the odd things I do on a daily basis. Therefore, it's time for ( facts about walnuts! )
