I've been wracking my brains trying to remember the identity of this female folk singer from the 1980s-1990s. She made at least a few albums targeted at kids, incorporating many environmental themes. And I can't for the life of me remember even enough to do a proper Google search. Gah!
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posted by valkyryn
on Jan 28, 2013 -
7 answers
Have you ever heard of people using duct tape and electrical tape to create art? I've been doing it since middle school, but lately, my designs are suffering from the tape refusing to hold its place, and it eventually will wrinkle, shift, and completely come undone. Need help thinking of a solution to prevent it from happening.
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posted by NotSoSiniSter
on Aug 16, 2012 -
11 answers
UK Art Supply filter: I'm an artist in New York, ordering supplies for a project that I will be doing in London next week. I'm trying to order online from UK-based websites as much as possible and have the supplies delivered to the work site, rather than shipping from the US. There are a few things that I'm having a hard time finding... particularly certain kinds of
tape.
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posted by D.Billy
on Mar 3, 2012 -
6 answers
I've got a lot of stuff. People like to borrow my stuff. And they sometimes forget whose stuff it is and I never get it back!
I had an idea to custom print my name, email, and phone number on narrow tape (perhaps vinyl based, similar to electrician's tape). Then, I can affix this tape to things that I loan out so that they're easily tracked back to me.
I tried looking around at various shops online, but the options are overwhelming, and they seem to be geared toward packing tape and business applications. All I need is one or two narrow rolls, not an entire box of the stuff! Has anyone done anything like this that can share some of your expertise with me?
posted by rinogo
on Jan 31, 2012 -
20 answers
What resolution is DV in and how do I get DV video from my camcorder to YouTube?
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posted by brenton
on Dec 11, 2011 -
8 answers
Help me create the best mix tape ever. Love songs if possible. Looking for artist like: A Frine Frenzy, Tori Amos, Adele, Cat Power, Lissie, Ani DiFranco, Regina Spector...etc. The mix tape can have songs by artist mention above. Thanks!
posted by bleucube
on Sep 19, 2011 -
27 answers
1960 grundig majestic stero console. features include am/fm radio with world wide access; phonograph(top of line). Information on back reads"Musical Instrument 9098/usa. Magnificient piece of furniture in mint condition. I paid $ 2000 dollars in1960. what is it worth today. Thanks
posted by bcharles1941
on Aug 4, 2011 -
6 answers
What's that website (blog?) where the editors make mixtapes/playlists from somewhat slightly quirky requests?
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posted by crayon
on Jul 18, 2011 -
3 answers
I'm looking for a piece of model or miniature painting advice. Please to step into my office..
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posted by kbanas
on Apr 27, 2011 -
16 answers
I bought a laptop recently that seems to be naturally slippery and hard to get a sure grip on (without squeezing like mad). I always transport it in its bag, but it feels like it could easily slip out of my hands just moving between bag and desk sometimes. Because of this, I'm looking for some better grip tape to apply to the bottom of it. (I currently have duct tape which isn't quite as grippy as I'd like.)
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posted by atm
on Mar 11, 2011 -
13 answers
Why do vacant homes that are for sale often have tape over the plumbing fixtures? I assume it's to prevent use when the water is turned off?
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posted by de void
on Feb 25, 2011 -
4 answers
What's the cheapest way to record videos using videotapes in 2011? I'm interested in the potential low cost of buying a bunch of videotapes (not much demand) and an old video camera that uses them (not much demand). However, I don't know anything about this archaic technology.
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posted by ejfox
on Dec 24, 2010 -
9 answers
How can I find a custom manufacturer that makes the "Press-It, Seal-It" adhesive...like the stuff used by MEAD's self-sealing envelopes or something very similar?
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posted by lorebella
on Nov 1, 2010 -
3 answers
Good Evening! I'm looking for a release liner (similar to the peel off liners that go on the back of band-aids or gift bows) that would stick to the adhesive side of a piece of 2" x 2" surgical tape. Do you have any suggestions as to what type I should use, and if so, where I might purchase it? Thanks much!
posted by htm
on Oct 20, 2010 -
3 answers
I'm looking for a tape measure that has two sets of numbers such that the numbers can be read right side up from either side of the tape. Stanley used to make such a tape years ago, but I can't find one now.
posted by Jackson
on Aug 21, 2010 -
5 answers
Where is a good place to look for reel to reel audio tapes? Especially ones with non-music recordings on them.
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posted by tuck_nroll
on Jun 3, 2010 -
5 answers
Apparently, Microsoft has declared tape backup dead. Is there freeware or reasonably priced software that allows tape backup on Windows 2008.
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posted by kjs3
on May 17, 2010 -
3 answers
Help me find music about sexin' up Superheroes! I'm running an event based on Yoe's "
Secret Identity" and I need background music that references a bunch of things and/.or sounds like something The Silk Specter would enjoy.
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posted by The Whelk
on Nov 2, 2009 -
25 answers
RedGreenShowFilter: I've got a bunch of crisp paperback romance novels I've scavenged from dumpsters around town, and I'd rather turn them into something than read or try selling them. What can I
build using them? I'm thinking clear box tape instead of duct, so the corny covers will still be visible. Bonus points for something handy.
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posted by Quarter Pincher
on Sep 8, 2009 -
15 answers
What technique and supplies are used to print on cotton tape/ribbon?
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posted by Ugh
on Aug 9, 2009 -
1 answer
I've become fascinated with Masking Tape Poems found on the streets of San Francisco, and feel sure that there must be more documentation - some alternative weekly article, blog post, art historian musings, etc. - out there that I'm missing through my lame googlefu skills. Looking for links, photos, or "oh yeah I've seen that and heard..." information.
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posted by batgrlHG
on May 23, 2009 -
4 answers
Biggie Smalls' demo tape info request: link to blog with mp3s from a secret, early demo tape where he's rapping over other artists' early tracks for the purposes of demonstrating flow, and whereby said artists would emulate his delivery?
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posted by herrdoktor
on Mar 25, 2009 -
6 answers
Putting a MacBook Pro (2.33GHz Core 2 Duo) back together--what's that black tape? And how to put it back together?
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posted by monkey85
on Feb 8, 2009 -
3 answers
Audio Cassette Tapes. VHS tapes. 1/4" Reel-to-Reel tapes. If it's magnetic and stringy and housed in plastic casing, I have it. Quite a few boxes. A few shrink wrapped, some new in box, many more used. Besides craigslist -> free, does anyone have a use for my deprecated media?
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posted by cavalier
on Dec 15, 2008 -
11 answers
does the double sided tape from shrink plastic window insulation kits come off a painted wood window frame all the way without peeling the paint?
posted by let444
on Nov 22, 2008 -
7 answers
Is the vinyl tape on my flashlight exhibiting anomalous rheology?
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posted by Tube
on Oct 17, 2008 -
5 answers
What is going wrong when I try to record tapes from CD? Regardless of circumstance, the cassettes go weird near the ends of each side.
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posted by punchdrunkhistory
on Aug 15, 2008 -
7 answers
