#how do i diy

[volkswagenbeetlefanatic]

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chat i made a kandi cd holder but its too flimsy and doesn't stand up on its own 😭 i thought about hanging it but idk how and i cant ask my step dad cuz its 11:55 pm 😖😖

[hellenhighwater]

The hellsite is eating my posts again. We'll see what gets through.

Edit: this one made it! You've asked for a house tour, I hope this isn't boring. There's some rooms that I don't include because I'm working on stuff and don't want to show the mess. This is still not that tidy but it's... tolerable mess. The audio is just Clair de Lune, no narration. I can answer questions if you have them; I'm always happy to talk about my million hobbies and the house is...definitely one of them.

I could also do a photo post for anyone who doesn't want to watch the whole thing.

[zxal]

he ain't heavy, he's my brother [dimensionswap au]

[solarpunkani]

"Oh no, someone's attracted to the aesthetics of my -punk movement but doesn't know the praxis and history behind it like I do--"

OK. Tell them. Make it a teaching moment. Everyone who's in your movement learned the background from somewhere at some point, maybe this is that point for that person. Give them a jumping off point that they can dive into later.

"Oh but I shouldn't be responsible for teaching baby -punks about the history and the how-tos and--"

OK. Then don't tell them. You don't have to be responsible for teaching people with a budding interest in your group the ins and outs and how-tos. That's fair and valid! It can be a lot of work. Someone else will handle it

"But I'm annoyed that they would try to claim to be part of/be interested in my community without knowing all the details that I know after being in it for months/years/decades, they're dumb, they're posers, they're--"

OK. Then don't engage with them, if it's that bad. Maybe someone else will come around and tell them the history, maybe they'll pick it up on their own, maybe they'll just enjoy the fashion elements for awhile.

"But they shouldn't claim to be part of the -punk community if they don't know the--"

I feel like we have a few options here. People can either talk to them, share the history, share the values, share the praxis. Or they can just chase off anyone who even thinks about dipping a toe in their community, and then wonder why it's dying off later down the line.

I dunno, maybe I'm too naive and patient or whatever. But if people are entering your -punk spaces without knowing The Rundown of what you feel they need to know, maybe being nice about it and informing people instead of immediately assuming stupidity and malicious intent could help you make a new friend. Even the loudest voices in a space had to learn from somewhere, and not everyone has the luxury of being in the space as the History was Happening--whether it's an age thing or a not being aware of the space thing. Or maybe I just don't see what the big deal is behind people hating people who like the aesthetic of something and don't know the behind the scenes history about it yet.

Because I believe in the word 'yet.' No one comes into this world knowing everything about everything, and we're all constantly learning new things. I'm not gonna degrade someone and call them a poser for not knowing what I know. Because if it were me, interested in a scene but getting chased out and called a poser? I wouldn't hit the books and study up, I'd go 'that fuckin sucks, those people sucked' and then avoid anyone and anything having to do with it.

So chase people off and call them posers if you want. But if your community starts dwindling, don't be fucking shocked.

[wizardnuke]

can't stop thinking about a shadowgast "i'm not looking to fuck do you have a screwdriver my bathroom is flooding" grindr au

[reputable-opportunist]

Slight expansion from this post as I chew on it further

[stargore]

how i make sure new studs are mosh pit-friendly

also—sneak peak at one of the pieces i’m working on right now!!!!!!

[muffinlance]

Crochet Pattern: Rollable Isopuppy (Giant Isopod Dog)

Crochet an isopuppy! As cuddled in Salvage; story and pattern both by me. Whether you’ve read the story or not, treat yourself to a Very Good Dog. You deserve it. <3

>>> Get the pattern here! <<<

[id: Photos of a crocheted isopuppy (giant isopod dog) from various angles. It has the head and tail of a dog, with isopod legs, shell, and antennae. It is a very Good Boi. End id.]

Also that is now my site for patterns, both sewn and crocheted (Dragon Zuko is also up there), so. Subscribe if you're interested in that. If you're interested in my writing, that's at this site. Also I'm on Ravelry now.

>>> Isopuppy Pattern! <<<

[duckshuffled]

@doodle-ate-my-homework YOU GET ME. also thank you for the well wishes <3 here's that guy

[kirby-the-gorb]

[klunpro]

I may not be a professional but I am neurodivergent and have watched at least one (1) YouTube tutorial video

So I will DIY it even if it kills me

[uncanny-tranny]

You can be opposed to taking DIY hormones yourself, but don't treat trans people who DIY like they're stupid or they're uneducated. Oftentimes, people DIY because there are no other options for them. What you do about people who DIY is basic harm reduction - that means educating as many people as possible about the safest ways to monitor hormone levels, how to inject safely if they're taking injectable hormones, teaching people about common signs of hormone imbalance, among other things.

DIY hormones already have risks, and people who DIY know that. The least you can do is not shame them or treat them like they're stupid because they DIY. Again, people will often DIY as a last resort because trans healthcare is rapidly being targeted.

[ithidunes]

*pokes my vest with a stick* into the Dye Baths with ye......

I haven't been super happy with this guy in a while, esp since I started work on the green one & its been coming along soooo good lol.... so this week I finally decided to just rip off the bandaid (aka all the patches ive painstakingly put on rip) and get the base to a good starting point again :)

next up is putting in these side panels for some more flavor & comfort when wearing over warmer clothes

(red will be facing outwards, shadow puppets on the inner face to reinforce the cotton & because its rad)

[fishareglorious]

there is something I find inherently funny with Lucy's design. why is she so sexualized. why do u have pronounced metal tits. why do you have a BELLY BUTTON? what is the purpose of all of that maam.

[antisocialxconstruct]

You'll never believe what time it is again

I was experimenting with a few things, mainly adapting my kitten body pattern into a full plush. The proportions are bonkers but it's very pleasingly bean shaped nonetheless. But I think I like the head shape of the last dog better 🤔 the middle gusset never holds the right shape for me.

[boldlygayingwherenogayshavegayed]

Although I do agree that the concept that "goth/punk/alt styles is expensive" is bs, I don't like how people act as if it's cheap.

A lot of posts are like "just diy, it's that easy!" and completely ignore that even if someone somehow manages to acquire all the materials required for cheap (which isn't a given to begin with), it takes a lot of skill and time and energy. And if you don't have the skills, it takes MORE time and energy to acquire.

Time and energy are not cheap. For some people more than others. For some people, it's not even really feasible. I think it's kind of dismissive and people who are used to making stuff don't really realise how difficult it can be for people who aren't.

Also, some things aren't easy to make yourself. There are garments that you can't really make by yourself in a week? Obviously the alternative isn't to buy overpriced shit from dubiously sourced brands but like. "Make it yourself, there's YouTube tutorials" isn't always super helpful (especially if you're not in the US).