#practical stuff

[deadonmayn]

In case there’s confusion about how to post fics to the collection on Ao3, you can either post directly to the collection, or when you post or edit your fic the normal way, you scroll down to associations and write Dead on MAYn 2024 under post to collections /challenges as pictured below:

[art-of-mathematics]

I laminated a map and folded it.

Laminating makes folding the map annoying in regards of storing it: It constantly unfolds due to material tension of the foil.

Solution:

This flap:

This flap produces enough tension to hold the folded map together - and is easy enough to be used for 'quick release'...

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Also: I didn't cut off the excess transparent foil, as I can use it for taking quick notes with sticky labels.

I also added 6 holes to make it insertable into an A5 Filofax binder/file.

[thestarrywisdom]

anyone have tips on getting weird-shaped bottles to dry out thoroughly, i adore the miniature crystal skull vodka ones, but no amount of warming while open seems to get all the condensation out of them and other rounded sorts, silica gel packets don’t fit in the small ones, and i’m pretty sure it’s in poor taste to let your spirit materia get moldy

[geekcalligraphy]

Get Your Own Terri

In this week’s blog post, Ariela extols the virtues of having a Terri and how you can get one of your very own. Terri blushes, but engages in the shameless self promotion.

[Image shows chibi Terri holding a sign that says "Will Wrangle on a Contract Basis]

[innovativeinspirations-blog]

Amazing video on how to create texture with the use of gesso and shredded twine. Inspiring step to use in the interiors of a building and on designer furniture to panels. The use of paint to bring out the distress effect to the design is one part that changes the boring one colour design to a interesting piece of art with the use of a contrasting colour. video found at www.youtube.com

[noveltystreet]

Get rid of driving blind spots.

More Info: Allview No Blind Spot Rearview Mirror - NoveltyStreet

[noveltystreet]

Instant tray for your sofa!

More Info: Lip Lap Sofa Tray Table - NoveltyStreet

[smithbysmithies]

Hey, I was accepted ED and I'm freaking out over the idea of moving half way across the country & I had a few questions about the logistics of it all. Can I ship boxes with bulkier items such as bedding over right to the school right before flying out. How much clothes should I realistically bring if I'm not going home until winter break? Also what am I supposed to do with my suitcase once I unpack? Is there a storage room where everyone keeps them in or...?

Don’t worry! I’m also from very far away and it’s a lot easier than you think! You definitely can ship stuff to Smith in advance and you can also buy stuff when you get here (this might actually be less expensive if you plan on buying a lot of new stuff anyway).

In terms of clothes you should bring, it depends how often you want to do  laundry and how much you don’t mind wearing the same thing everyday. I would recommend bringing 2-4 weeks worth of clothes, including workout clothes and at least one dressy outfit.

-Alex ‘16