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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 is originally in Swedish, and available here.…
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What medium should I use to make an initial design on paper for paper cutting?

My question refers to this kind of design: (the example is from another question here, How to cut a tiny circle in paper?) I suppose first I will have to draw that design on paper, then I will cut it. If I draw with a pencil, pencil marks may show…
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What kind of coating or paint can i use for UV pigments?

I have gotten my hands on some powdered pigment that is uv reactive, meaning that it reflects UV light in the visible spectrum. I would like to use this pigment for a few projects outside. The pigments are more or less transparent in daylight so I…
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Will synthetic dye bleed less than regular dye when used on rayon?

I recently dyed my 100% rayon dresses wine red with regular Rit Dye (not their synthetic dyemore brand) because rayon is considered a natural fiber like cotton and linen, and requires the regular dye. I was very happy with the results, however it…
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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 like this type of finish a lot but sometimes have…
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How to scan pencil drawings to get good dynamic range?

I've recently started graphite pencil drawings and would like to digitize my drawings. I've experimented with my document scanner (Canon Pixma MX 340) and my camera (Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark III). I am not really happy with either. Let me show a…
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How can I safely frame rolled concert posters keeping in mind moisture from touching the glass

I have a few relatively new both screen and digital printed concert posters which were rolled. I would like to frame them in exact size frames but I am not sure how to go about safely doing that without them sticking to the glass. I can't use…
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Can "dry" acrylic paint be safely mixed with oil paints?

I'm working on a new painting and prepared the canvas with several thin layers of acrylic paint to create a solid black background which I then let dry for a couple of days. I then began painting over it with oils. Five days after applying the…
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Difficulty in Sewing T-Shirt Material Together

I am new-ish to sewing and do so purely on a practical/utilitarian basis (e.g. patching an old pair of jeans so I don't have to buy a new pair). I have a lot of old cotton t-shirts I'd like to repurpose, including using pieces to patch over holes of…
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Can I use sodium hydroxide to remove glaze from fired pottery?

I am interested in upcycling second-hand crockery by reglazing it, for example the porcelain plates, bowls, and cups that are abundant in second-hand stores. I need a way to remove the outer glaze to re-expose the porous surface of the underlying…
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How to make candle wick stiffer?

I had a large candle and when the wick ran out there was a small hole with still a lot of wax around it. So I melted it down to make other little candles. I purchased a wick but am having trouble making it stiff. This is the procedure I followed: I…
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Can I fix this issue with my belt?

I have had this black belt for pretty much a year now and it has started tearing at the hole that I am always using. Is this fixable or do I just need to buy a better quality belt? Also, if it isn't worth the money and time to fix it, what can I do…
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How can I tell what a silver band on a gold ring is made of?

I have a man's wedding band (from a wedding long ago) that I want to give to a friend who is getting married. The ring is gold with a center band of a silver color, but I don't know what the material is. In fact, the silver band is quite hard to…
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How to restore a 30 year old plaited leather bracelet

This was my sons baby bracelet 30 years ago, is there any way I can soften it so I can reopen it and add a new piece of leather so it can be fastened again. Thanks everyone.
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Silhouette cutting slowly shifts upward as it progresses to bottom on A4 glossy sticker paper

I'm testing out the Silhouette cutting machine Cameo 4 on Windows 11 from a friend by designing and trying to cut out a bunch of 1.5 inch circular logos, but after running a few tests, it seems the machine is slowly getting more and more inaccurate…
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