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What d’ya think I’m making in the workshop today? I’ll give you a hint: It’s confirmed to be fairly epic! #chemistryismetalAF??? #SbNi2 ?? #noads #nosponcon #noaffiliatelinks #supportedbyreaderslikeyou #positivelyawesome #alltheingredients #epicallydelicious…
I always wait until the new year to talk about the previous one. As a mid-to-late December baby, it makes me sad when everyone starts reviewing the year at the start of the month, as if nothing important could possibly happen in the best month of the year. (Four years ago, Lemmy of Motorhead died … Read more
Welcome to the world of tomorrow! There’s something really science fiction-y about the year 2020…and something very optical, too! (Cue the “2020 vision” jokes!) Santa Raymond is starting the year by grumping about the house that he still doesn’t have a personal spaceship a la Battlestar Galactica. I start taking stock of the previous year … Read more
Do you have an idea for a product you’d like me to look at duplicating? This is the post for you! This is the official post for posting the things you’d like me to consider duplicating. When you make a suggestion, please include a link to the product with a full and proper ingredient list. This...
What are you interested in this month? What questions have been driving you to distraction? What ingredients did you buy and you’re not really sure why? Any and all questions about equipment, formulas, ingredients, techniques, tips, and tricks are welcomed here! Remember, the only “stupid” question is one you don’t ask! If possible, please link...