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How can I remove brush strokes from dried gloss coat?
added by coms Nov 25 '14 at 6:04
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How can I ensure that paint doesn't bleed under painters tape?
added by krsteeve Feb 6 '15 at 1:48
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What should I look for while purchasing/making a material meant for the lamp shade?
added by Aquarius_Girl Oct 4 '14 at 17:15
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How can I open a tube of oil paint that has not been used for years, the easiest yet non-destructive way?
added by Ji Ugug Jan 21 '15 at 21:06
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overnight upside-down in mineral oil, else gentle heat to the cap – Reed Jun 7 '15 at 1:01
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What are good brushes for model painting that don't use animal hair?
added by Friso1990 Feb 24 '15 at 14:51
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What two colors will allow maximum contrast to the human eye?
added by axsvl77 Mar 6 '15 at 20:21
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How to choose the colour to highlight my miniature?
added by Lynda Nov 7 '14 at 1:34
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Is it better to use a stain and a finish coat separately or to get a finish with a stain in it for wood projects?
added by bowlturner Dec 19 '14 at 15:11
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What can I do to 'transparent' polymer clay so that it really becomes transparent? Or is this not possible?
added by Ji Ugug Dec 30 '14 at 20:43
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How can I process my leather to make it more durable?
added by rath Jan 5 '15 at 10:21
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What kind of paper glue doesn't dry and get loose after some months?
added by Keelan Jan 12 '15 at 21:04
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Note: not a shopping question. Actually about different kinds of glue, not different glue products. – Keelan Jan 12 '15 at 21:05
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How do you create skin color using the colors: red, yellow, orange, blue, green, pink, purple, and black? I want to draw a person, with no skin color.
added by ʇolɐǝz ǝɥʇ qoq Jan 19 '15 at 4:19
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Can you elaborate (with a comment, I know the question field is very limited in character length) on what you mean by "with no skin color"? I'd think if you used any kind of color for the skin, they'd have a skin color. – BSMP Mar 11 '15 at 16:24
@BSMP I think they mean "I have no "skin colour" paint but have to mix it from other colours". – starsplusplus Apr 29 '15 at 16:14
@starsplusplus - OH! OK, that makes sense. – BSMP Apr 29 '15 at 16:18
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@BSMP Haha, I had to read it a couple of times as well. – starsplusplus Apr 29 '15 at 16:19
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of the different brush materials for oil paints?
added by John Cavan Jan 20 '15 at 15:56
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Is there an effective way to "sculpt" or "mold" glue-gun glue before it becomes too stiff / dry?
added by Paul Richter Apr 1 '15 at 17:02
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How can I sew in a fabric lining to a hand knit purse without a visible seam?
added by BSMP May 3 '15 at 19:51
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Which types of yarn work well for making baskets using crochet?
added by Nick Udell Oct 5 '14 at 1:17
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this is not a good question because the answer will be opinion – Zaralynda Oct 6 '14 at 20:25
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@Zaralynda - I disagree - This question is a good subjective question considering the differentiation given here: blog.stackoverflow.com/2010/09/… – Aquarius_Girl Oct 7 '14 at 6:18
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I agree, in hindsight, and have edited the question. – Nick Udell Oct 7 '14 at 20:02
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@TheIndependentAquarius no. those answers really addressed "what characteristics should I look for when selecting X?" not "which is the best X?". It's irrelevant anyway because the author of this question edited it. – Zaralynda Oct 8 '14 at 17:04
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@TheIndependentAquarius the FAQ states "Stack Exchange does not work well with questions like "Which is the best…" " – Zaralynda Oct 9 '14 at 12:48
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What materials do I need to make a sewing frame as used in bookbinding?
added by Earthliŋ Oct 6 '14 at 11:48
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I'm allergic to wool. Is it still possible for me to knit/crochet/spin/weave?
added by Belisama Oct 6 '14 at 13:48
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Yes, depending on what you want to make. Between acrylic, silk, cotton, bamboo, etc - plus various blends - you can do almost anything wool can. Not perfectly, perhaps, but well enough. – jjmcgaffey Jun 19 '15 at 1:41
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I just finished my first sock but the top is too tight to go over my heel. I used the long-tail cast-on, should I have used a different one?
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Why do I sometimes get a tangle of thread on the backside of my sewing machine project?
added by Zaralynda Oct 6 '14 at 20:23
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What is the difference between the inside and outside reverse folds in origami?
added by Ben Miller Oct 7 '14 at 3:15
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How do you choose stitch length when straight stitching an arbitrary fabric?
added by beattyac Oct 7 '14 at 18:48
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What type of ink should I use if I want to colour the image using alcohol pens?
added by Jane Oct 8 '14 at 18:26
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When adding bias binding to the edge of a project, how can I be sure my stitch will catch the underside after I have sewn the first side?
added by William Moore Oct 13 '14 at 11:37
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How to do home made gesso for gilding?
added by Lynda Nov 7 '14 at 1:34
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Is an underpainting made of Grisaille or Verdacio beter for realistic classical oil paintings?
added by Reed Nov 10 '14 at 23:22
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Will crocheting an amigurumi only in the front loops save yarn without deforming the end product?
added by Kareen Jan 25 '15 at 5:38
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What kind of stitch is commonly used by stores to sew two piece of fabric together? (T-shirts)
added by leigero Feb 14 '15 at 23:03
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Does Liquid Latex allow the skin to breathe?
added by leigero Mar 23 '15 at 13:28
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How do I Make a Reusable Pine Wreath (Real or Otherwise)
added by Just Wondering May 14 '15 at 21:48
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I'm putting together a knitted sweater. Should I graft the shoulders or seam them?
added by Belisama Oct 6 '14 at 13:48
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How do I create a buttonhole using the automatic buttonholer on my sewing machine?
added by Zaralynda Oct 6 '14 at 20:23
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I think this would best be answered by "read the manual of your sewing machine". I've sewn button holes on different sewing machines and each time the procedure is different. – Earthliŋ Mar 2 '15 at 14:17
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I believe SE can do better than RTFM, especially since many older machines may not have manuals available. A set of general instructions for a universal fit foot, or if the questioner asks about their specific model should be fine – Zaralynda Mar 2 '15 at 14:25
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How can I applique a circle onto my project without any distortion?
added by Zaralynda Oct 6 '14 at 20:23
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What is the most efficient way to transfer a thumbnail to a large canvas?
added by Terri M. Oct 7 '14 at 16:18
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How can I avoid making my bind-off row too tight when knitting?
added by yochannah Oct 7 '14 at 17:56
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What do I need to know to sew pieces of canvas together?
added by Shokhet Oct 7 '14 at 19:59
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How do I use a Spellbinders die in a Cuttlebug die-cutting machine?
added by Jane Oct 8 '14 at 18:29
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How do you determine the quality of faux fur fabric?
added by Lew Delport Oct 22 '14 at 12:03
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I'm a crocheter learning to knit and having trouble maintaining proper yarn tension - can you recommend a technique?
added by ColleenV Oct 26 '14 at 15:57
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How to clean acrylic ink from pen nibs?
added by Lynda Nov 7 '14 at 1:35
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