#if you only want the finished product without the experience of making it that's fine! then you can BUY IT from somebody else!

[catnippackets]

genuinely it's always upset me so much how it turned into a weird internet joke about how hating making art is part of being an artist because while yeah sometimes parts of learning it can be frustrating just like learning anything can be frustrating sometimes, making art is the most fun part of being an artist. isn't it??? did you not become an artist because you LIKED making art??? and putting your heart and soul into crafting something original that only you could make??? with your bare hands??? is that not why anybody becomes an artist????? because that's definitely why I became an artist and why all my artist friends became artists and why most artists became artists

idk going from seeing tons of ppl on social media being like "tee hee the universal artist experience of hating making art" to now looking around and seeing ai scrapers being like "tee hee now that we've stolen all the real art from everyone this now means anyone can be an artist by skipping the WORST most HATED part of being an artist, which is making the art" makes me feel. empty

[itsyagurlchip]

@real-hot-grl-shi asked: TEE HEE YK ME maybe monoma x black reader when reader is trying to take her braids out and monoma walks in on her and tries to help?? :)))) (I don't have braids in rn but still, I miss my braids 😞) HAPPY JUNETEENTH!!!!!! BLMMMM 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

☀︎⋆.ೃ࿔*:･Gone Ahead, Letcho Hair Down ☀︎⋆.ೃ࿔*:･

ᯓᡣ𐭩warnings: cussing(!) reader has 4c hair(!) fluff(!)

ᯓᡣ𐭩this is wayyy past j19 💀💀 ermmm, i love you bee <3/p hope you enjoy this! (don't mind if monoma seems ooc- i havent watched s6 or 7 of mha yet)

ᯓᡣ𐭩 Monoma loves the way your hair curls around his fingers...

"Bae?" You called, but left with silence. You were sitting down doing your hair, with your elbow paused midair as you looked towards the door. Neito wanted to spend time with you, but it was your wash day. So you simply invited him over. A few minutes ago, he said he wanted to make snacks for the both of you. You told him not to worry about it, gathering your products and supplies as he went to the bathroom instead.

Sitting on your bed, you brushed away the coils of hair that had fallen out when you started unbraiding. You had put your hair in 4 barrel braids, with the tips of your hair into a low ponytail.

"Baby? Can you come over? I need help with the back, I can't see it." You said stretching a bit, your back was already hurting. Despite that, you knew damn well you could do this by yourself.

But you wanted your lover to experience this with you.

The gradual time it takes to gently unfold each wrap, to wince when a rubber band snaps at your knuckles, to feel the relief after hours of work and the calming repeating sensation of unbraiding something. You wanted him to feel what made your hair so special to you.

Hearing him walk out, you turned to look at him. Neito was wiping his hands with a small towel. He was wearing a plain white button up, with navy blue jeans to pair it with.

"I'm coming, I'm coming. Don't be impatient, I know I'm fine as hell, but you could live a few minutes without me." Monoma chuckled, throwing the napkin he had away in the tin.

You sighed heavily, rolling your eyes, while widening the trash bag full of fake hair. "Come and getcho ass here boy, this hair ain't gonna do itself." You scoffed, "and for the record, I can go days without yo' pompous ass." You said, smirking a little at his dramatic offense.

You rolled your eyes again when he clutched his pearls, gawking at your audacity to do as such.

"Says the one who can't go one day without sending me edits."

"Says the one who wants me to make edits about you."

"Touche."

And so he sat down next to you. But he was so far that he wouldn't be able to reach your head. You raised your eyebrow as you looked behind you to see him with his legs crossed.

"Um.. So, you gonna help me? Orrr..." You perked your lips, still waiting for a response.

He said nothing, but he reached forward and turned your head back around. Suddenly, Monoma pulled your shoulders down, bringing you to his lap.

"Ay-"

"Shhhh" He said, silencing whatever flirty comment you were about to say. You huffed and adjusted yourself against his knees, feeling your stomach press against Monoma's legs. He grabbed some oil, applying it to your roots, and began unbraiding.

Slowly, with each sigh getting deeper, your eyelids hung over your eyes, bringing you a sense of peace and serenity.

After two hours, which is criminal because it only felt like 30 minutes, Monoma finished your head right before the sun went down. With a brush and his fingers, he began to massage your head and untangle those knots that were left over.

You couldn't hold on any longer, and so your conscious let go. You were asleep.

I'm literally so sad that I got the motivation to write this right after you left. omg :((

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[dinosus]

"Metal-heart: Genesis" ₊˚ʚ ᗢ₊˚✧ ﾟ.

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Meet "Riven," a product of a cybernetic experiment that blurred the line between humanity and machine. He wasn't born like this—he was rebuilt. Once a decorated soldier, Riven’s body was salvaged after a catastrophic battlefield incident, his remaining flesh fused with bleeding-edge tech. The world calls him an unstoppable weapon; to him, he's a man chasing the shreds of his own soul. Android x Scientist! Reader

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Riven wasn’t rebuilt just to survive. You had a singular mission in mind—a near-impossible goal that required a being more machine than man.. 🔧When you first rebuilt Riven, he was a shell—his voice was monotone, his eyes hollow. He followed your instructions like a machine, rarely speaking unless prompted. There were no pleasantries, no “thank yous,” only blunt, mechanical efficiency.

"Where do you need me? Give the order."

You weren’t sure if he resented you for saving him or if he was simply beyond caring.

🔧The first time you saw Riven react with emotion was over something small. Maybe you handed him a repaired piece of gear without saying anything, and he muttered under his breath:

"This fits better. Guess you’re learning." It was so unexpected, you almost dropped your tools. He had just teased you. Slowly but surely, his wit started creeping through the cracks.

🔧Riven watches you work constantly. At first, it’s unnerving—those cold, calculating eyes fixed on your every movement. But you realize it’s not mistrust; he’s studying you, learning how you work, because he doesn’t understand why you’d care so much about him.

"You don’t need to fix me perfectly every time, Doc. I’m built to break."

"I don’t leave work unfinished, Riven. Sit still."

🔧One night, while fine-tuning his neural systems, you stumbled on a corrupted memory file. For a split second, his guard dropped—you heard snippets of his past, his voice raw and human. He didn’t lash out or shut down; instead, he stared ahead and said quietly:

"....Don’t look at me like that, you can’t fix this part of me."

You didn’t push him, but that night, you left a blanket over his chair when you finished your work. He noticed.

🔧Riven isn’t good with words when it comes to care, but his actions speak volumes. If you’ve been up too long working, he’ll stand behind you and lean down to mutter:

"Go to sleep, Doc. This thing will still be here when you wake up." And if you protest, you’ll find your tools taken out of your hands as he shuts the lab lights off himself.

🔧Riven takes your safety personally. If you’re ever in danger—whether from mercenaries, drones, or even a collapsing building—his instinct is to shield you first and fight second. He does it silently, but there’s an edge of urgency in his voice:

"You don’t get to die, Doc. Not after all this."

🔧When he returns damaged—gashes through metal plating, his synthetic skin frayed—you scold him like a concerned parent.

"You think you’re invincible, don’t you? Sit down, Riven." He doesn’t argue. He just stares at you with that unreadable expression and lets you work, the tension in his shoulders easing as your hands mend him.

Sometimes he mutters under his breath when you’re too focused: "Your hands don’t shake anymore. You’ve gotten good at this."

🔧Riven can be sarcastic, sometimes even darkly humorous. He throws comments your way that only someone who trusts you would dare say.

"So what’s the verdict today, Doc? Am I still pretty, or did you make me uglier?"

"You’ve always been pretty, Riven. Just sit still before I lose my grip."

🔧You’ve learned to give it back to him. He actually smirks when you push back because it reminds him he’s not just a weapon to you.

"Riven, I swear if you tear that neural wire again—"

"Relax, Doc. I’ll give you something to fix tomorrow. Wouldn’t want you to get bored."

🔧Some nights, when you’re both too exhausted to pretend otherwise, you sit in the dim light of the lab. Riven leans back against a wall or your workbench, his voice softer than usual.

"Do you ever wonder what’s next, after all this?"

"After defeating the [enemy]? I don’t know. Maybe I’ll open a coffee shop."

"…I don’t drink coffee, Doc."

"Then you’re not invited." Moments like these remind him he’s still allowed to dream, even if he doesn’t believe he’ll live long enough to see it.

🔧One day, you started playing music while working, and to your shock, Riven quietly remarked:

"I remember this song." He didn’t elaborate, but from then on, music became a constant in your lab. It’s your way of reminding him there’s still beauty in the world.

🔧If you’re ever injured, Riven loses his composure. He doesn’t rage or panic—he focuses, taking you somewhere safe and patching you up with an efficiency that mirrors your own care for him. He doesn’t yell, but his voice is strained.

"You’re the one who’s supposed to keep me in one piece, not the other way around." He's a worrywart.

🔧When faced with an impossible situation—when enemy’s forces close in and the odds are bleak—you and Riven have a way of grounding each other.

"You don’t have to stay with me for this, Riven."

"And leave you to screw it all up? Not happening, Doc. We’re finishing this together."

🔧Riven may be a weapon, but to you, he’s so much more. You remind him of his humanity, even when he feels like there’s nothing left. In return, he’s your shield—the one constant in your dangerous life.

He calls you “Doc” or “the genius.” On rare, quiet occasions, he says your name.

You see him not as a machine, but as a man trying to piece himself back together—much like you’ve rebuilt his body.

At the heart of it all, you’re each other’s anchor. Riven fights because you gave him purpose. You fight because he gave you someone worth believing in.

🔧Riven would never admit it out loud, but you are the first person who’s ever seen him as something other than a weapon. And for that, he’ll burn the entire world down if it means keeping you safe.

"You fixed me once, Doc. But you’re the only reason I haven’t fallen apart again." In this fallen world, you made him- your anchor.

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A/n : new prompt :D yay i tried :') part 2 ? also credits go to original artist who created that kick-ass design of Riven !

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ignore these yay :D

[andromeddog]

Hi! Thank you for responding to my previous ask about helmets during wwi. I was also just wondering if u have any tips for drawing hair? this is for working on art in general and not a project. i have tried to use references and sketches a bunch, have practiced a ton, but it is still difficult. i was just wondering if u have any tips for drawing hair, esp male hair? thank you!!

oh wow anon hi again, coming in hot w an interesting question bc i genuinely don’t think ive ever consciously considered or examined the way to draw hair/the way i draw hair…. (apologies in advance this got really long)

ig first of all when u mention “male hair” u mean short hair? given the men i draw r p much all historical military dudes they tend to have short short hair so im going to assume u mean that (bc i know men w very luscious locks.) drawing it is something that took me a while to get used to…… when i was into golden kamuy my fave had a buzzcut and i was struggling to find someway to showcase that without it looking like a helmet (i started to figure it out towards the end) i think the big balance there is trying to manage level of detail. w some styles u rly dont need much (buzzcut is mostly about hairline and shape of the head, i break up the smooth silhouette by adding a few lines to suggest that it’s fuzzy or spikey) and others require way more attention (wavy/curly hair comes in a variety of shapes so figuring out the specific curl pattern ur going for is crucial, fine line between showing that accurately and just making a bunch of visual noise)

(also also this is just a fact of the media im into and to b completely honest w myself and you - we’re talking mostly white dudes here in this specific post, this is not a catch all for any hair type but esp more curly/coiled hair textures. i would recommend seeking out artists of color who have more experience w that bc i do b drawing a lot of white guys! and they are not the only type of guy!)

genuinely hair can feel like more of an obstacle for me, slowing down the process for what i would rather be drawing (uniforms) so im always stoked when i can just draw a helmet (sometimes, as previously established helmets r also my mortal enemy). often times ill start with the face but skip everything above the forehead until the very end of the line art, which leaves behind a very silly looking half decapitated soldier (there’s no tip here, just a weird quirk in how i go through a piece lolll) hair on its own is usually delicate and ive never once in my life been able to render something delicately, so thank god for gross war dudes who’s hair is messy enough for my style to finally make sense

IN GENERAL…..watch out when doing the lines, you don’t need to include EVERY single hair or EVERY single lock, blank space can imply they’re there and trying to capture every single centimeter of hair can be too much in the finished product. this is something i suffer from and have talked a bit about BUT it especially rears its head (lol) when drawing hair. i just get too lost in details and then i zoom out and have an insanely dense area of detail right on top of the head that distracts from everything else below it (aka basically all the stuff i WANT to showcase). the eye will automatically b drawn to that spot and no matter how nice the rest of the drawing is ppl will b more focused on whatever the fuck i did w the hair… being frivolous w lines in general can look good when zoomed in but when zoomed out can just make the whole piece…… busy

idk if i have “tips” so much as kind of a reference for how i would go about drawing hair…. here r some examples of hair i’ve drawn that i think dont suck complete ass with a wee bit of analysis. u can tell my absolute fav thing to do is put a lot of detail right where the hair meets the forehead- idk why i just think it makes that intersection more visually appealing.

when im beginning to draw hair i start w the head shape and where approximately the hairline is. then i kind of block off the general shape of the hair on top of that- getting an accurate idea of the boundaries and being able to fill in the details within that space. i try to identify the big “chunks” of hair, the major shapes/flow within the entire shape itself. longer/thicker lines segment those, and then i can fill in that space w shorter/lighter lines to show more detail (if im using a brush w line weight, if im doing mono line i feel my style skews more simple to make up for the lack of line weight)

the next step is a slightly more cleaned up version, getting a better idea of the silhouette and general hair direction. then its lines! and i spend 3 million years destroying my wrist and trying to make sense of earlier sketches…. esp w curly hair oh my god. truthfully i’m still trying to find a balance between “too much” and “not enough” when it comes to curls. again, i have a tendency to go overboard with detail!

also this is a personal plea, but if that hairline is receding, PLEASE for the love of god make sure to include that hairline receding. the hairline is one of those little things that can really help capture likeness; getting it wrong will result in a certain “off-ness” that can make u confused or frustrated as to why this guy doesn’t look quite right. u can also get one of those weird style conflicts where ppl who usually draw younger “””attractive””” men try to draw an older one and it’s very clear they r unwilling to do anything to make the older man look another other than like, 25. (or, from their perspective, unattractive) (i could get up on my soapbox about ppl’s unwillingness to even consider drawing features that aren’t like iphone face hot but that’s my hot take and no one asked) one thing i personally strive for in my work is an accurate depiction, or as close as i can manage w my skills being where they are, so i push that hairline back and i do it will all the love in my heart

ALL OF THIS TO SAY…… idk. this is just my general process, what i’ve been doing and what works for me. maybe it doesn’t make sense or won’t work for you. i will b the first to admit hair is not my strongest skill! i will also b the first to admit my work in general is far from perfect, i have a lot to learn in p much any and all conceivable ways!! but i hope this small novel helped even a little???? anyway have a great day anon mwah mwah mwah 💕✨🦆

[goodluckclove]

On Experimentation in Writing, and In Defense of Weak Words

So there's a lot of writing advice I don't like. I don't care if it's from a wildly successful career author or some random person on the internet - if anyone makes a blanket statement on how you have to craft a story, I automatically lose some degree of respect for them as an artist. The fact that so many people online refuse to acknowledge the use of I statements and find community by sharing their individual experience is tiring and annoying to me.

One frequent trend is replacing weak words with "stronger" ones. Don't say "sad"! They insist. If you say sad it's bad writing! Instead of that you should describe the slight drooping tremor of their brow! The arch of a single tear! Doleful is a synonym for sad, say that instead!

This is where I hope people realize that I am not someone who thinks no one should be angry ever. I struggle with anger issues, and this is the type of "advice" that makes me really fucking angry. But I'll try to approach this sensibly.

Prose has rhythm - that's how I see it. It's like music, and because of that there's a lot more freedom to create a successful piece if you can compose with intent. Whenever I see someone list acceptable synonyms for a word they don't like, I see someone claiming they have the list of acceptable instruments in Jazz. Like, what the hell are you talking about? Stop it.

Also, synonyms of a weak word that sound more literary also might mean something different. If you replace "sad" with any fancier synonym you might actually create absurdities in your writing that you don't intend to do. "Downcast" is a synonym for sad that relates specifically to people. "Regretful" is another one that means specifically showing regret. "Traumatic" is considered a synonym for "Sad", you understand why this isn't always the right fit.

I think it can be a good thing to explore the connection between a character's physicality and the description of their emotions, but a person can do a lot with that. People don't express emotions in very similar ways. When you see me at my most distraught, it will probably look different than how you feel. You can depict a character with any sort of physicality and decide that's what they do when they're unhappy and that can support a sense of full-realization in the reader.

Or the reverse. The scene is tragic, heartbreaking - insurmountable trauma and devastation. And in the internal narration it is said that the protagonist is sad. JUST sad? That can really say a lot about their mental state.

I am pro-synonym. I think every word evokes a feeling. I think when you are in a relationship with someone and they're visibly upset and you ask them how they're feeling and they say "I'm fine" - that's a weak word that suddenly has a lot of language.

I think when you have gone through a terrible situation that could've potentially ruined the rest of your life, and one day someone asks how you feel and you say "happy", that is a weak word that might cause you to break down weeping right then and there.

If you deny yourself any words or descriptors that doesn't sound like Fancy Real Book, you are actively amputating your language for no reason. If you only use Fancy Real Book descriptors without actually seeing if the words are truer to the atmosphere you're trying to create, you run the risk of an inauthentic finished product.

You are actually allowed to play with language and description as much as you want, or at least until you find a dynamic that suits your individual craft. If you are a newer writer I think this is something you should make an actual effort to pursue and see if it sparks something in you. For the love of god, do not limit the scope of your language in writing to what Opinionated People On the Internet say.

I say this again that a lot of the people in online spaces are the next generation of literature. And for that instinct to experiment and play to fade out just because it's 2024 and anyone with wifi now has the tangential authority of an art critic is so genuinely abhorrent to me that if I start talking about it to someone for long enough I can feel myself get a crazed look in my eyes. I need the new writers here to seriously make a pledge to develop a sense of artistic intuition as thoroughly as possible, even in the face of people who are desperate to feel artistically validated online in a way that requires very little effort.

It is hard, I won't lie. It takes a lot of work. It took me probably over a decade to get to the point where I feel like I can write with intent in virtually every medium. But I swear to god it's worth it.

[khaosrealms]

A CAPTAIN’S OFFER. / john price x reader —- after a hard day’s work, sometimes the only choice you have is to follow your coworkers to a local cigar bar.

a/n: this was something i had stewing in my old docs page that i never finished or released so, with the release of modern warfare 3– please enjoy! i thought you all might deserve some captain loving 🧡 perhaps some sade will accent the experience of this for you all.

“You might just be the first and only person to ever reject a cigar in a cigar lounge, you know that?”

You could play the fool and pretend this wasn’t your ploy, but you’d known the second he’d made the first approach that you had been made.

He’d caught your eye two months back when you first visited the lounge with a pair of coworkers. Cigarettes weren’t your choice of oral remedy but it was for your acquaintances and so— you’d budged. It was a nice-looking place, low light and the alcohol was fine but not cheap. It seemed like it’d be a one-and-done type deal. The kind where you’d talk about the night in off-hand reflections with your acquaintances about how work had been going. “It was really nice”, you’d say, and they would say “That’s great!” in proper response. Rinse and repeat ad nauseam.

You felt ill-fit here. Talking between the smoke and droplets of alcohol that would occasionally spray in your direction from their lips. Retreat seemed inevitable. All the air tasted of under your tongue was burnt ash and chemicals.

Maybe you’d drifted to him almost out of reflex. To something actually alive and breathing sitting there at the bar.

He’d been wearing a beanie then. Black t-shirt and rustic pants. Partially, you’d say he seemed almost— plain. Purposefully. No watch, no rings. Quiet voice, rich and smooth, that type that seemed to dip into the background. An accent, out of state, out of country. Transparent. But it was the scent of him that hooked you. Aromatic, like a dozen spices all pushing out from his lungs, springing out from the cigar smoke that left his lips. Warm earth and rich cacao. You weren’t the type to stare but you could admit that there were occasions. A necessity, perhaps. He’d been with a companion, a woman of fair hair, and you couldn’t help but feel that it made you hesitant.

He was gone by the time you’d left the bathroom to wash your hands.

The convincing took a bundle of confidence and a cupful of energy you hardly had left after your shifts but your coworkers were allowing. Three times you had gone, once without sight and twice with glimpses, and everytime he’d share the company of the same woman. Older than him, but you knew better than to assume, so you hesitated once more. Peeks. Moments. Taking an empty cup to the bartender to make their job easy for the sake of taking one last look. And he’d give. The slightest bit. Enough to let you know, but not enough to allow. You’d asked, once, when he’d left in silence, who he was out with out of curiosity and slight inebriation, and the only answer you’d received was a chuckle and five words.

“Funny. He’d said you’d ask.” Motherfucker.

The bar was empty when you’d arrived, stagnant, bustling elsewhere, but the hustle of the lounge never traveled even close to the bartender. It felt planned, but you knew it was a mentality— you wanted it to be empty. So you ignored the few passersby, the occasional patrons who’d come by requesting a drink, the scent of expensive cologne and cheap product. You’d thumbed through the pages of the drink menu for the good half hour. Sampled a wine, finished a cocktail, sipped through an two thirds of an old fashioned. It almost felt discouraging. Almost, if you weren’t so certain today would be different.

You’d been nursing the last sips of your drink when a hand wandered in from the corner of your eye. And when you lifted a hand to motion against accepting the offering, the face that held it was smiling. Almost betting your response. The scent of his tobacco held between his fingers almost as rich and warm as the smell of it soaked into the fabric of his sleeve.

“You might just be the first and only person to ever reject a cigar in a cigar lounge, you know that?” You’d come to expect the type of anger that came with rejection. The men who’d frequent the cigar bar and scoff at being told no. But not him, no. He’d seemed almost pleased. “Never had a taste for them, that’s all.”

He took response as a sign of approval. Sliding into the seat beside you without the need for hesitation, filling the open gap in there with ease. He’d foregone the hat this time and it’d done wonders at softening his features— but failed to make him any less as catching as he’d been from the moment you’d seen him across that bar two months prior. You’d never realized how blue his eyes were, but here, up close, they were dilated enough to skim the touch of dusk. They smiled with him as he spoke; slight wrinkles that tugged at the ends of his eyes and at the corners of his mouth. Late thirties, maybe forties. Sitting beside him, you can only pretend the rush of blood to your cheeks was from your drinks alone.

“Perhaps—” There’s a heft to him as he adjusts in his chair and sets his untouched cigar on the bar counter between you both. Musculature that shows momentarily in the hint of skin you get from his wrist as his sleeve lifts. Gazing down for a moment at him and his offering. “No one’s ever taken the time to help you acquire it.” A taste. “If you’re willing.” There’s no curtailing the smile that sticks to his words. It’s no question; it’s a request, one he knows you’d be willing to accept. One that he’s hoping you will.

“Do the honors.” You abandon your last sips of scotch in favor of partaking in his poison. Pushing the glass towards the end of the counter; canting your seat in his direction. He follows in your movements. With his eyes, with his hips. Inclining himself towards your presence as he trimmed the end off the cigar. Catching it in the palm of his hand and setting it down out of sight.

“Here.” He’s so very precise, you’ve noticed. A measured slowness as he raises the cigar up to your nose; allowing you to breathe in the scent of the tobacco. “Smell.” Hypnotizing. With his words and his voice. When you inhale, the dry scent of maple and black pepper greets you. Teasing an aroma of dark cacao in the back of your throat. You do not miss the look of satisfaction that settles in his eyes as he leans back to light the cigar. Illuminating his features with warm, golden light. When the first puffs of his smoke clears and all that’s left is his form, legs wide and arm rested, it almost seems to be his own words left unspoken. Come, he says. Don’t hesitate now. So you resist— and lean forward, just enough to force him to lean as well. Turning the smoldering cigar towards your lips.

“Don’t inhale.” He rumbles, the vibrations of his voice following to the tips of his fingertips as you breathe in. The taste of molasses and dark chocolate laying itself over the expanse of your tongue. “Out.” You obey without hesitation, and the smell of almond stays in your nose as you exhale; blowing rolling smoke out onto the top of his strong hand. You resist the urge to cough, but it teases at your throat and in noticing, the man can’t help but chuckle. All but a stranger nowadays to that pain.

“Taste enough to catch your interest?” He can try and feign innocence. Maybe all he could mean would be of the cigars and the bar the two of you sat within, but you can still taste the sweetness on your saliva as you breathe in once more. The sensation of him; there at the back of your throat. You catch the corner of his lip tug when you lean back as well. See the blue in his eyes turn navy when the side of your shoe rests against his calf.

“I might have to savor it with something else to keep it down...” A good bourbon, maybe a fine scotch. Or maybe, a name— your long pause leaving him the room to fill it. “John.” So simple. It almost seems as elusive as the rest of him. “John.” And so simple, you know it’ll roll off your tongue just fine for hours. “What do you think?” After two months, it’d be a miracle if he’d get you to stop. But, guessing from the look in his eye, he looks hopeful you won’t. “A bottle should be enough, I’d say.”

[britishassistant]

An Act of Infinite Optimism

Apollo notices it quickest.

Some might say he could have been quicker on the uptake, which, okay, rude. He’d like to see this hypothetical some do any better, considering the circumstances.

He thinks he can be forgiven for being somewhat distracted given he and Trucy found Lamiroir unresponsive inside an instrument case.

So no, he doesn’t notice while he’s sent Trucy to get help, staying to make sure Lamiroir keeps breathing, that whoever hurt her doesn’t come back to finish the job.

(Every time he blinks, Mr. LeTouse’s face swims in front of his eyes, gasping his last terrified breaths as Apollo can do nothing. He’s not letting that happen again. He won’t.)

But once help has arrived, after Ema’s let them ride in the squad car with her to the Hickfield clinic, and they’ve received the news that Lamiroir is going to be all right?

Things fall into place fast enough to give him whiplash.

It’s the first time Apollo’s seen her without her mantle, is the thing. And his brain, in between being desperately glad she’s okay and dutifully recording her account of the attack, absentmindedly notes that she has the same stickity-up cowlick Trucy gets whenever her top hat is removed.

It must be a thing that people with that kind of wavy hair share, he assumes, as they have the same pseudo-curls framing their faces and fighting to escape the confines of their respective hair ties. True, Trucy’s hair is a much darker shade than the singer’s, almost verging on black, but apart from that, she could have a career as a Lamiroir impersonator later in life. It may not pay as well as magic, but she’d be able to pull it off. Especially with how similar their noses are.

In fact, call him crazy, but Lamiroir’s eyes and Trucy’s are practically the exact same shadOHMYGOD.

“Polly?”

“I’MFINE!” Bursts from the Chords of Steel before he can stop it. “I, uh. I stubbed my toe!”

Trucy cocks her head to the side, squinting at him. “How? There isn’t anything to.”

“I stubbed it. On my shoe.” Apollo lies.

Trucy’s squint only gets more pronounced, but thankfully Lamiroir’s real doctor comes in with the chart that corroborates her testimony.

She doesn’t bring it up as they head back to Sunshine Coliseum to see if he can get anything more out of “Uncle” Valant, but Apollo’s mind keeps darting between the evidence for the actual court case which is his job and the evidence for this completely insane hypothesis that‘s probably a product of stress. Or sleep deprivation. Or both.

He just needs proof that this is nothing but a delusion. Then it’ll stop bugging him.

Which is why he awkwardly asks, “So, if Valant was partners with your father, was he friends with your mother too?”

Trucy freezes.

Only for a moment. To anyone else, it looks as though she’s smiling bright as usual as she follows along beside him.

But even without his bracelet tightening around his wrist, he can spot her fingers pinching the folds of her cloak.

“I dunno! I mean, she musta been, since Uncle Valant and Daddy were best friends and partners!” It’s almost impressive how she deflects the question.

“But you’re not sure?” He probes gently. “Trucy, if you don’t wanna tell me, it’s okay. I trust you, I just wanted—“

“No, it’s fine!” She grins, a brilliant performance. “I can’t really remember Mommy too well—Daddy always said when I was really little, one of her tricks went wrong and she vanished! Somewhere where even Daddy, who’s the best magician of all time, couldn’t find her! Unlucky, huh?”

“Yeah,” Apollo says, screaming internally. “Unlucky.”

Spotting Ema spraying for blood in the hall where Lamiroir said she was attacked is so great a relief Apollo thinks he might faint.

“Trucy, do you think you could try to find Valant for me?” He leans against a wall in what he hopes is a casual way, crossing his legs. “I’m kinda worn out from…everything, and you probably have some magician experience that lets you know where he’ll pop up, right.”

Trudy gives him that suspicious, squinty look again, before she snickers.

“Really, Polly, I’m not that delicate! You can just say, ‘oh I need to go to the bathroom’, you don’t need to dance around it all the time!”

“WH—!” Apollo sputters, “No, I—!”

“Feel free to take your time, Polly!” Trucy sing-songs as she skips away. “I’ll bring Uncle Valant to the stage when you’re done!”

An aggravated groan drags itself out of Apollo’s chest. He cares about Trucy, but he’d really appreciate it if she stopped trying to kill him with embarrassment.

“If it’s that bad, you could always use the staff bathroom.” Pipes up the detective behind him. “It’s down the hall and—“

“I DON’T NEED TO!” The Chords of Steel interject.

At Ema’s disapproving glare, he clears his throat, focuses on his volume modulation. “I just, uh, needed to talk to you about something. In private.”

Ema lowers the spray bottle. “About the case? But why send Trucy away?”

“Not…about the case, exactly? But it’s not unrelated, per se…”

“I haven’t got time for riddles, Apollo.” Ema says, folding her arms. “Just spit it out already!”

Apollo exhales.

“I think Lamiroir might be Trucy’s birth mother.”

Ema stares at him.

“This isn’t just because they have brown hair and blue eyes, is it?” One hand begins to rifle through her satchel in a now familiar search for Snackoos. “Because I have brown hair and blue eyes, Apollo, and last I checked the only family member I’ve got is coming up for parole upstate—“

“No, thAT’S—?!” Apollo focuses on forcing his voice down to a harsh whisper. “Okay, fine, it was kind of based on that, but your eyes aren’t the exact same color as Trucy’s. Lamiroir’s are. And the similarities don’t stop there!”

At Ema’s doubtful gaze, he persists. “Plus, Trucy said her mom ‘vanished’ when she was little, which lines up with Lamiroir saying she can’t recall any of her past before she and Machi got their start—even if she did, Lamiroir may not recognize Trucy now she’s gotten older, especially since she only has Trucy’s voice to go on! Trucy herself admitted that she was so young, she had very little memory of her birth mother! And, she introduced herself as Trucy Wright, not—!“

“Okay, okay.” The sharp munching of Snackoos cuts off his tirade as Ema continues. “You have a lot of talk. But that doesn’t actually prove any relation between the two suspects here. Could just be a whole load of weird coincidences.”

“Suspects?” Apollo mouths to himself.

“No, what we need is definitive evidence.” Ema shakes her head, popping one last Snackoo into her mouth. “Decisive evidence.”

She flips her glasses down over her eyes. “And the only way to get that, is through Science.”

Apollo blinks at her, overcome with a looming sense of foreboding. “We?”

“Yes, Apollo.” Ema grins victoriously. “We.”

[vinxwatches]

fallout (2024)

WARNING: i did not finish this. i didn't want to finish this. do not read or watch if you like happy stories. do not read or watch if you like the darkness in the fallout games. this show is dark in gruesome, permanently damaging ways. fuck this. the show may fucking nail the aesthetic of fallout, it doesn't get the vibe of fallout. fallout is set in a serious world where video game characters go through a video game plots in a world that's also often goofy. an equivalence would be if the mario movie had a serious burial of Luigi half way through and he just stayed dead. a clear sign that it doesn't get it.

trigger warning: gore, dismemberment of the living and dead. the dog dies.

as a big fan of fallout 4, even fallout 76, and a letsplay of Fnv this is very hype. and the references they are putting in straight is so cool to see. and damn, that's how you start a fallout. and now jus the references, seriously the vault hallways looks straight up lifted from fallout 4 (with high definition mods)

a vault having connections with a different vault? so that either is a process of kicking people the fuck out, or the evil experiment from vault tech... probably both. also love that they don't avoid the fucked up lore that really makes fallout fallout.

oh yea, this is how you start a fallout part 2, the personal angle. kind of bummed that she doesn't start with the classic bulky 10mm. and of course there's something about the protaganists family, because this is bethesda fallout (not derogatively, just perfect adaptation)

me, out loud: "ohhh, that's the pridwin, that's so cool" if you get me to talk out loud you did good. petty power politics? how very fallout of you. "i'm bringing him home". i'm very sorry but that's not how fallout works.

also loves that bethesda continues with inclusivity. Dane is nonbinary, played by a trans actor. it's so small, it plays no role (at least i find it HIGHLY unlikely that it will. nb people are just part of reality, and so they are now (finally) entering media.

the fucking junk jet made it in?

just "the ghoul". i wonder if we'll get more info on what ghouls are. i mean i know. i've probably heard more false things then there's true stuff about ghouls to know. but if you're new to fallout i think the vault is relatively obvious, and the brotherhood is pretty well explained. but the concept of a ghoul? practivally nothing outside of them being scary, can go "feral", and are weird. but it is only the first episode.

02

it wouldn't be fallout without skeletons in strange positions and/or environmental story telling. did they use fallout sound effects for the weird man drinking water? it may not be but that is diamond city. at least based of it. it looks so fallout that i can't even remember which of the places i've had a shootout in it reminds me of, it's too many.

not a fan of living gore. like fallout game gore is fine. shooting limbs of completely mindless things? fine. but not on a person, espcially not one that's then crudely taken care of. i'm way too terrified of something happening to me, it tends to roam in my mind anyways, even more so now that i've a reason to give a shit about my body, so the dismemberment of the living... ew, please, no more. at least it doesn't stick around too long (in which case why? just to be gross?)

"cyanide was the most humane product vault tech ever made"... accurate yet horrifying.

03

oh... so that's who the ghoul is. and that, well it'll create drama, and i'm curious how close it's to the story of nuka break. haven't seen that show in too long.

me, out loud, after wondering what that monster was "oh of course it was a gulper. wait, no, those are east coast, this was west coast." not really a plothole, monsters from one side often make their way to the other. harder for a water based creature. unless the same thing evolved twice.

oh, those eyes weren't just more human then expect. that thing was human... once.

the golden rule is severely lacking. don't do onto others as you'd have them to onto you. if i was into bondage and often horney how do you think it'd treat people if the golden rule was. a good rule is "treat others how they want to be treated" or "treat others how you can reasonably expect they want to be treated". the golden rule of the wasteland is pretty accurate though: "thou shalt get sidetracked by bullshit every goddamn time". this rule is, in fact, recursive.

of course the waterchip is broken. this is fallout after all.

04

ok, no, i'm done. no dismemberment of main characters. fuck you. even if she does get it back. i'm done.

[cazort]

The more I bake with whole grains, the less I understand how and why nearly everything in our society is made with refined (white) flour. Like it makes no sense. Whole grain is so easy to do. In most cases, it requires only minor adjustments in ratios of wet to dry ingredients, and you get a finished product very similar to one made with all-purpose white flour. Often the whole grain product tastes better. Like I just love the taste of whole wheat. There are so many great kinds too, special wheat varietals like prairie gold, which are a joy to bake with and a joy to eat.

There are whole grain options that sub-in 1-for-1 for common flours. For example, barley flour makes a convincing substitute for pasty flour, texture-wise. There are barleys that produce finished baked goods that are a beautiful red color too, and others that make a rich golden hue.

There are whole-grain flours that are lighter than regular wheat flour, like oat flour. And there are ones that produce richer, moister, denser baked goods, like rye. Rye makes an amazing chocolate cake, chocolate muffins, brownies, chocolate anything, it's super dense and moist, just what you want in one of those ultra-rich chocolate baked goods. You can even use dark rye which is a super high-protein, high-fiber flour.

There are ones that make baked goods bake faster, which can speed up a commercial process, such as ragi.

Nutritionally, whole grains are far superior. They're higher in protein, much higher in fiber, and higher in micronutrients. And unlike enriched flour, they don't have any of the downsides of fortified foods, like the possibility of overdosing on certain ingredients like unmetabolized folic acid, the active form of vitamin A, or free-form iron, all of which can cause serious health problems if you have too much of them.

The problem isn't just the lack of use of whole grain, it's the lack of diversity in grains. Nearly everything is made out of wheat and the rest is mostly made with corn or a few other low-protein grains.

So many grains are out there, which are barely used at all. There are all the wheat ancestors: spelt, khourasan, emmer, and einkorn. There are the wheat cousins: rye and barley. There are the other grains, like oat, teff, and the myriad of millets including pearl millet, sorghum, ragi (finger millet), and samo/sanwa (barnyard millet), among others. Then there are pseudocereals: buckwheat, amaranth, and quinoa being three of the most nutritious and easy to work with of the bunch. And then there are nut and seed meals, like almond flour, sunflower flour, and ground flaxseed (not exactly a flour but a useful additive to tweak the texture of baked goods).

It took me around 3 years to get comfortable with these other grains that I can now comfortably bake just about anything I want to bake, with just about any grain combination I have on hand, without having to experiment too hard (i.e. I have an intuition for how each flour works to where I can make it work.) And I only really had about 1 year's experience as a commercial baker before I undertook this project.

If I can do this, why can't commercial bakeries do it? Why is everything still all wheat and all white flour? Why is their "multigrain" game so weak? Like I go to the store and something says "multigrain" and the first ingredient is enriched refined wheat flour, the second ingredient whole wheat flour, and then a "multigrain blend" is the third ingredient, or worse, often fourth or later, after water, sugar, fat, and/or other basics.

Like here I am and I can make muffins, cakes, sometimes even breads that have some flour other than wheat as the main ingredient, and they come out fine. And I'm not a professional.

Why isn't anyone else doing it?

My only explanation is that they're not trying.

TRY, FOLKS. BAKE WITH OTHER GRAINS BESIDES WHEAT. USE 100% WHOLE GRAINS. IT IS NOT THAT HARD.

[silvertherogue715]

Hey. It's been a hot minute since i've posted any art. I really just post for myself, but i felt especially proud of the progress ive made over the course of (many) months designing the Sunstar of my BrainrotAU. Feel free to disregard! I'm just gonna ramble. Art will be included in the 'keep reading' section though.

I didn't want to deal with uploading the actual art files, and just used snippet to capture pieces of my art instead. The pictures could be irregularly large or small as a result--I don't have a good way to control then when using snippet. Sorry! Some old art of Sunstar.exe (not in order):

So, as you can see above, a lot of blue. It's kind of overpowering, honestly, and it took me a while to figure out I needed to start making changes to his color palette.

This was his first half body reference sheet. A ton of blue. Also my only REF of him with his back showing. I haven't updated his back design yet, but the final product will be much different.

Eventually, I decided to make his shoulder-braiser things orange instead of blue, as well as the sun-like gem on his helmet. I also started working out any built-in flaws I wanted to force his character to work around--like his hands being constantly on fire, or extremely hot. This just means he has to be extremely careful touching anything or anyone. It's not something he can just "turn off". Also, I think this was my first attempt at a proper full body design for him. It's fine for a second first attempt, and I was happy with it for a few months, but eventually I started thinking it shared the bulky OG robot master traits, rather than the 'netnavi' look I was wanting.

I started tinkering with his colors again, but only made minor changes. It was hard to pinpoint exactly what was 'off' to me without a proper full body to experiment on, but I very rarely have the willpower to make one. Some of these expression snippets were more helpful for me to use to at least get a read on exactly how expressive he can be in the AU, if he wanted to. Another big thing this helped me realize was how limited his expressions felt with the current colors (like his eyelashes), especially with how dark his face was. It made his nose/mouth harder to see. I end up making it a lighter shade in future doodles. Oh, and I wanted to start integrating pieces of Duo.exe's design into him as well--like the flat nose.

Woe, Sunterra doodle be upon ye. I need to finish this some day, but a big thing this helped me identify were: 1.) I desperately need to work on poses. 2.) I needed to figure out how to give Sunstar a "soft" look. In the expressions practice above, this was one of his faces i really struggled to get down. Still working on that. 3.) Another reminder he was too clunky to match a normal Navi design. Terra looks much more 'navi'-like. I needed to do a whole ass reboot for Sunstar from top-down. Anyway! The most recent stuff will be below. A few (bad) attempts:

And then I basically went "screw it" and went goblin mode at a full body attempt. Here's what I finally ended up with :")

For now I've decided to stick with a (mostly) cool/silver base with some warm orange and yellows mixed in in (hopefully) unobtrusive ways. Maybe this will change in the future, but for now I'm happy with his design :)

The orange on the bottom of his cape is meant to be a fire-y design, but I'm too tired to refine it (or anything else) further. Hopefully I'll have more art to update. eventually.

If you made it this far, thanks for sticking around, lol.

[manic-maniac-man]

HUgE July 2010

Magnum Opus

Not content with the sound of a "standard," we relentlessly experiment and update. We constantly refine the details and fearlessly embrace change.

Only for those who don't give up on design.

I want to believe in new possibilities that are out of reach.

What we are looking for is simply a certain appeal that is unique to that piece of clothing.

Fashion is unfathomable because simple functional beauty alone is not enough.

Rick Owens nylon jacket

Leather is not the only thing that Rick Owens excels at. This nylon blouson is also an item that fully demonstrates the brand’s value.

It is made of extremely fine black nylon with a silky texture.

The body and sleeves are quite tight-fitting and long. All of these choices are based on the designer's unwavering aesthetic sense. It is a challenging piece that achieves a new reality without relying on the rugged charm of military wear.

Rick Owens nylon blouson ¥163,800 (Pred PR)

Paul Harnden's waxed coat

In addition to the classic regular collar Cord "MAC", this stand-up collar "NEW MAC" has been released since the 2009-10 A/W season. It is a new masterpiece that is the crystallization of Paul Harnden's stubborn clothing making. Moreover, this 2010-11 A/W model uses waxed cotton for the material. It feels extremely tough and the collar shape can be adjusted freely. The matte grey color also has a timeless appeal. There is no excessive decoration, but it makes a statement in every direction. It is a coat that you will want to wear all season long, from autumn to spring.

Paul Harnden's Waxed Coat "NEW MAC ¥165,900 (MORERIDE)

Tailored down vest from Engineered Garments

Down vests have been released by many brands and are gaining in popularity. They are sure to be a must-have item this winter as well. In this context, Engineered Garments has come up with a new approach. They have adopted a tailored vest design for the front hem, incorporating a dressy element into this outdoor item. The straps, which also function as adjusters, also enhance the fashionability and help to give it an elegant impression. They can be worn as an inner layer under a jacket, or matched with a shirt and tie, making them suitable for a wide range of occasions, from dressy to casual.

(Engineered Garments) Tailored down vest ¥30,450, leather jacket ¥220,500, BD shirt ¥29,400, tie ¥11,550, pants ¥36,750, newsboy cap ¥10,500 (all Engineered Garments) (Martin F.) × (Needles) belt ¥16,800 (Nepenthes Tokyo)

The first collection of "Levi's® Lefty Jean by Takahiro Kuraishi"

Takahiro Miyashita, who left Number Nine, and Kazuki Kuraishi, who works as the creative product manager for Adidas, are the two of them in their collaboration with Levis®. As the name suggests, this is an attempt to move iconic details that are normally on the right side, such as the red tab, two-horse patch, and back pocket, to the left side. Three types of items are available: a jacket, a shirt, and bottoms. They come in three materials: indigo, off-white, and gray, and feature round necks and stand-up collars. They are trying to break down established values with their innovative reality.

From the right: (Levi's® Lefty Jean by Takahiro Kuraishi) denim pants in indigo ¥19,950, off-white and gray ¥18,900 each, denim jacket in indigo ¥25,200, off-white and gray ¥24,150 each, shirt ¥16,800 each (all Levi Strauss Japan)

Tom Ford three-piece suit

"The pursuit of true luxury" is the sole concept that Tomford upholds. Tailoring is at the core of this concept, and is the key to leading men towards luxury. The three-piece suits, based on British taste, are characterized by large peak lapels, long lengths, and shaped waists. Although they are ready-to-wear, many steps are done by hand, and the level of perfection is almost like that of bespoke. When the skilled tailoring that impresses even connoisseurs is combined with Tomford's unique sensibilities, luxury reaches its pinnacle. You can enjoy the utmost elegance from start to finish of the V-zone.

Tom Ford three-piece suit ¥588,000, clerical shirt ¥58,800, tie ¥29,400. tie bar ¥147,000, handkerchief ¥18,900 (all Tom Ford Japan)

UNDER COVER shopping bags and pouches

The bags are replicas of supermarket shopping bags, and there are 18 types of pouches in the shape of fruit, vegetables, milk, ketchup bottles, etc. This is another product and message that is unique to UNDER COVER. The theme for the 2010-11 A/W collection is "Avakareta Life." In other words, what they faced was "unadorned everyday life," and this attitude has come to fruition in these items. It is also a statement of protest against fashion that lacks passion and only leans toward simplification. It is not enough to be simple; it is only when exciting designs are added to it that there is meaning in continuing to create.

(UNDER COVER) shopping bags: small ¥4,725, large ¥5,775, pouches ¥3,675~¥5,250 (all UNDER COVER)

Hermes leather bracelet

Few leather accessories are as high-quality and timeless as Hermes'. The design of this leather bracelet is inspired by the martingale, a horse harness used to prevent a horse's head from rising too high. The leather straps are connected with silver, creating a simple yet sharp design. It is a statement piece, but can be worn with any style. The material is carefully tanned calf leather, which gives off an elegant luster. The texture improves with use, making it truly appealing. It is an accessory that makes you feel the pride of the Maison every time you wear it.

Hermes leather bracelet ¥129,150, bracelet with chain ¥92,400, knitwear ¥111,300, pants ¥85,050 (all Hermes Japon)

Soft hat from Comme des Garcons Junya Watanabe Man

For the 2010-11 A/W season, Comme des Garcons Junya Watanabe Man has added Borsalino to its collaboration.

Two hats were released: Pork Pie and Tyrolean. Entitled "This is a Man," the latest collection expresses a man's attention to detail, and these double-named hats feature as key items in every look. Both hats are made from rabbit fur and come in three colors. Perhaps their greatest feature is the original camouflage pattern on the lining. The thorough attention to detail in hidden parts is truly unique to the theme.

<Comme des Garcons Junya Watanabe Man>

Soft hats ¥54,600 each(All Comme des Garcons)

Stone Island Shadow Project stand-up collar coat

Casual wear is crafted with a formal sensibility and attention to detail. Founded in Italy in 1982 with this simple and sturdy attitude, Stone Island has now launched its long-awaited high-end line, Shadow Project. The clothing, created by Germany's elite design team ACRONYM, has pockets, tags and other decorations stored inside a flap, completely concealing them. The material used is the original DAVIT-T material, which boasts functionality comparable to Gore-Tex, and is Teflon-coated, making for an overwhelming quality. A promising new star has appeared in the midst of the outdoor boom.

(Stone Island Shadow Project) Stand-up collar coat ¥149,100 (CPC Press Room)

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How to Choose the Perfect Shampoo and Conditioner for Your Hair Type

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Deep conditioning treatments, like the Aveda Brilliant Conditioner 200ml, can be used weekly to boost moisture levels. To prevent buildup, integrate a clarifying shampoo into your routine once or twice a month.

Your Hair Deserves the Best

Finding the perfect shampoo and conditioner may require trial and error, but the right products can transform your hair’s health and appearance. Whether you’re combating dandruff, seeking a gentle sulfate-free shampoo, or wanting a luxurious Redken shampoo, there’s a solution tailored to your needs. Explore options like the Isdin Nutradeica Antidandruff Shampoo 200ml for targeted care or the Shampoo & Conditioner Detangling Creme Of Nature (946 ml) for easy detangling and hydration.

Achieve salon-worthy results at home by choosing high-quality products that enhance your natural beauty. Start your journey today with these top picks and enjoy the confidence that comes with healthy, radiant hair.

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Get Five Star Services, Without the Cost

Have you ever signed a contract with someone, only to find out that the job wasn’t done to your satisfaction: shoddy workmanship, unfinished job, couldn’t contact them, cost you more than expected, etc.? 

At Five Star Bath Solutions, we’ve made it our mission to make sure this doesn’t happen to you. Our number one priority is customer service and satisfaction:

We use only the highest quality products

We train and certify all of our technicians

We work exclusively on bathroom remodels

All of this is done to make sure you are happy with the end results.

Specialty Work

Bath Remodeling

Tub to Shower Conversions

New Shower Installation

Shower & Tub Combos

Safety & Accessibilty Bath Options

Walk-in Tub Installation

Designs, Colors, and Plans

We understand that not everybody knows what they want, they just need change. 

Never fear. Our 3-D technology will show you exactly what your bathroom could look like according to the designs and colors you’ve chosen.

Ultimately, you will be the one who designs this bathroom. 

Often, with other companies, people don’t know what’s being put into their bathroom until it is done. At Five Star Bath Solutions, you will be picking out the products yourself with guidance from experienced professionals. The process will be outlined and detailed from the very beginning.

Your satisfaction is our end goal. Laying out all the options and keeping you informed is one of our ways of showing that.

High-Quality Products

Our solutions offer the same strength and durability but come with advanced protection against mold and mildew. They are all waterproof from floor to ceiling. 

You get the luxuries of having fine stone, without any deep cleaning or other burdens that come with it.

 

1-2 Day Installation

Time is money. This is why we focus on just bathrooms. We can devote the manpower necessary to get your job finished. Between the highly skilled technicians and the cutting-edge technology we use, most projects are wrapped-up within a day.

Hidden Problems

As part of our installation process, we inspect what’s already in your bathroom. After demolition, there’s an investigatory aspect to make sure nothing harmful was hidden behind your walls or in your plumbing such as:

Mold

Mildew

Water Damage

Bad Pipes

We like our products to last, and fixing hidden problems goes a long way in doing that. 

Many other companies will cover it up and hope it doesn’t resurface. 

We’re not like that. 

You want the best bathroom for your money and we’re here to give it to you.

 

Easy Scheduling

Another benefit to working on just bathrooms is availability. 

Our schedule is never too far out to turn away customers. Because we focus solely on bathrooms, it increases our availability.

 Not only can we finish most jobs in a day, but we can start months before anyone else.

 

Expert Craftsmanship

How you install a bathroom is just as important as what products used to do so. That’s why we take the time to certify and license each of our installation technicians. 

They go through extensive training, from the manufacturing companies themselves, to learn how to install these specialty products. If they can’t get certified, we don’t send them out. 

Rest assured, those we take on have 100’s of hours of combined experience in bathroom remodeling. You’re in good hands. 

 

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

We believe that after investing in a remodeled bathroom, you deserve to be 100% satisfied with the work done. 

That’s why we implemented a practice in our business called “post inspection.” 

We come in, after the job is done, to inspect everything that was remodeled. If something isn’t perfect, we will redo it. If you have complaints, we can fix it. 

We won’t leave the project until you tell us you’re 100% satisfied with the work. 

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Customizing Unique Metal Medals for Your Event

Why Customizing a Metal Medal Matters for Your Event

Custom medals add unique value and personalized significance to any event. When you choose to design a metal medal that reflects the theme of the event, it will not only enhance the experience of the participants, but also convey the core spirit of the event. Whether for sale or commemorative medals, custom MEDALS ensure that your event is unique.

In addition, the customized MEDALS are precious souvenirs for the participants. A carefully designed medal will be the winner’s long collection of items. Participants will have a deeper emotional connection to the event because of the unique design of the medal and the meaning of the award.

Selecting the Perfect Material for Your Medal

Choosing the right material is the key to customize the medal. Hesank Provide a variety of material options, including gold, silver, copper, etc.Material selection depends on your budget, the meaning of your campaign, and personal preferences.For example, the new gold medal is for big events like international sports, while other materials are for smaller or informal events. In addition, the choice of high quality metal can ensure that the medal is fresh and shiny.

Material selection of key points:

1.Gold: Add prestige and value for high profile activities.

2.Silver / bronze: suitable for the runner-up or smaller ceremony.

3.Custom alloy: Provide flexible design options for a unique medal.

The fastest way to get TP medals

Time is a key factor in organizing activities.Hesank Ensure the fastest TP medal service without sacrificing quality.Our efficient production process can deliver customized medals in urgent time to meet your needs.Whether in large sports events or small company events, we can ensure fast delivery and process quality.

Rapid turnaround step:

Contact our design team to explain your specific requirements.

Choose from our rich materials and customization options.

Confirm the design and production schedule.

We handle production and logistics efficiently to ensure delivery on time.

Incorporating Unique Designs and Personalization

Each medal should tell a story. Choose to cooperate with Hesank, you will get the support of a professional design team, who can create a unique medal design, perfectly reflect the theme of the activity. Whether it’s adding event signs, participant names, or using elaborate 3D patterns, personalized design ensures that your medal is unique. Even for gold for sale, personalization by carving or embossing can increase its value.

Customized design ideas:

Integrate the event logo or mascot.

Add the name of the winners to show personalization.

Choose different surface treatments, such as matte or gloss, to match the design style.

Ensuring Durability and Quality of Your Metal Medals

At Hesank, we put quality first and make sure that every metal medal is durable,in this way the gold medal for sale will well Our medals are made of high quality metal, including premium gold, silver or other alloys. Each medal goes through strict quality testing to ensure that it stands the test of time. Durability and fine finish make our medals ideal for any event or competition. Making sure that the medal remains perfect after years of presentation is our commitment to quality.

Conclusion: Why Hesank is Your Best Choice for Custom Medals

Hesank Provide unparalleled quality and meticulous service, become the first choice for customized medal production. From the selection of quality materials to ensuring fast delivery, our process is designed to meet your needs. Whether you are looking for a new gold medal, want to know the fastest way to get a TP medal, or want to buy gold for sale, Hesank is the perfect solution for your activities.

By working closely with us, we ensure that each medal reflects the importance of the event and the achievements of the participants. Choose Hesank, you are not only buying a product, but also getting a craft that can convey meaning for a long time.

Summary

Hesank Focus on providing high quality custom metal medals for your activities. This article explores the importance of custom medals, how to choose the right medal metal material, and how to ensure rapid production and delivery. Our design team provides personalized solutions, whether new gold or unique carving design, we can meet your needs. Hesank Promise to provide durable and visually attractive products for your event medals, ensuring that they will impress the participants. Hesank Is an ideal partner for your customized medal.

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Get Five Star Services, Without the Cost

Have you ever signed a contract with someone, only to find out that the job wasn’t done to your satisfaction: shoddy workmanship, unfinished job, couldn’t contact them, cost you more than expected, etc.?

At Five Star Bath Solutions, we’ve made it our mission to make sure this doesn’t happen to you. Our number one priority is customer service and satisfaction:

We use only the highest quality products

We train and certify all of our technicians

We work exclusively on bathroom remodels

All of this is done to make sure you are happy with the end results. We would rather not take a customer's money than commit to a project that we do not know will be 100% successful.

Specialty Work

Specializing our work means that we have more time to focus on each project and much more experience in doing that type of remodeling. We are experts in

Bath Remodeling

Tub to Shower Conversions

New Shower Installation

Shower & Tub Combos

Safety & Accessibilty Bath Options

Walk-in Tub Installation

Designs, Colors, and Plans

When our technicians come out for the initial estimation, they will bring all color options, designs, and styles we offer.

We understand that not everybody knows what they want, they just need change.

Never fear. Our 3-D technology will show you exactly what your bathroom could look like according to the designs and colors you’ve chosen.

Ultimately, you will be the one who designs this bathroom.

Often, with other companies, people don’t know what’s being put into their bathroom until it is done. At Five Star Bath Solutions, you will be picking out the products yourself with guidance from experienced professionals. The process will be outlined and detailed from the very beginning.

Your satisfaction is our end goal. Laying out all the options and keeping you informed is one of our ways of showing that.

High-Quality Products

Our products are designed to look exactly like the stone or material you wish to imitate.

Our solutions offer the same strength and durability but come with advanced protection against mold and mildew. They are all waterproof from floor to ceiling.

You get the luxuries of having fine stone, without any deep cleaning or other burdens that come with it.

1-2 Day Installation

Time is money. This is why we focus on just bathrooms. We can devote the manpower necessary to get your job finished. Between the highly skilled technicians and the cutting-edge technology we use, most projects are wrapped-up within a day.

Hidden Problems

As part of our installation process, we inspect what’s already in your bathroom. After demolition, there’s an investigatory aspect to make sure nothing harmful was hidden behind your walls or in your plumbing such as:

Mold

Mildew

Water Damage

Bad Pipes

We like our products to last, and fixing hidden problems goes a long way in doing that.

Many other companies will cover it up and hope it doesn’t resurface.

We’re not like that.

You want the best bathroom for your money and we’re here to give it to you.

Easy Scheduling

Another benefit to working on just bathrooms is availability.

Our schedule is never too far out to turn away customers. Because we focus solely on bathrooms, it increases our availability.

Not only can we finish most jobs in a day, but we can start months before anyone else.

Expert Craftsmanship

How you install a bathroom is just as important as what products used to do so. That’s why we take the time to certify and license each of our installation technicians.

They go through extensive training, from the manufacturing companies themselves, to learn how to install these specialty products. If they can’t get certified, we don’t send them out.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

We believe that after investing in a remodeled bathroom, you deserve to be 100% satisfied with the work done.

That’s why we implemented a practice in our business called “post inspection.”

We come in, after the job is done, to inspect everything that was remodeled. If something isn’t perfect, we will redo it. If you have complaints, we can fix it.

We won’t leave the project until you tell us you’re 100% satisfied with the work.