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February 10

How to Make That? (crafts debunking)

I really enjoy Ann Reardon's (How to Cook That) series debunking myths and hacks. Are there any similar series focused on debunking arts and crafts 'hacks', or at least testing them out?
posted by Braeburn at 2:23 AM - 3 answers

February 9

Video games featuring glaciers, ice sheets, icebergs, Arctic, Antarctica

I'm compiling a list of digital or video games (consoles, PC, handhelds, online) (current or previous) which feature or contain some element of the cryosphere - the icy bits of Earth. So, glaciers, ice sheets, icebergs, permafrost, the Arctic, Antarctica, basically any icy part. Games where the ice feature is a significant backdrop or scenery is good; games where the players can interact with the ice in some way, or change its nature, are even better. Thank you.
posted by Wordshore at 6:00 AM - 44 answers

February 7

Operational activity game

I am interested in the potential design features of physical (NB. not computer) games, or tabletop style wargames, or RPGs, that can be used to simulate realistic operational activity, that are open ended, aimed at professional learning, and most importantly don't involve a combat mechanic. How do such games work? [more inside]
posted by Fiasco da Gama at 8:54 PM - 18 answers

February 4

Inexpensive product to remove scratches from acrylic crystal watches?

I’m looking for an inexpensive product to remove scratches from my acrylic crystal watches. I’m familiar with Polywatch and think it works great, but I’m looking for a more economical solution. [more inside]
posted by GlassHeart at 9:01 PM - 4 answers

February 2

Arts and crafts camp for grownups

Often when I travel I like to go to a place to do a specific thing like attend a music festival or something. I have been thinking it would be fun to go somewhere to take crafting lessons. [more inside]
posted by jacquilynne at 6:48 PM - 18 answers

January 29

Daily IOS game

Looking for any IOS games that have a daily challenge element to add to my routine every morning. Currently doing Cut the Rope daily which only releases one level a day. Also doing the daily challenges on Connect the Words and Word Trails. It’s one of life’s little joys extending that completed streak every morning
posted by lloyder at 12:07 AM - 22 answers

January 24

Digital keyboard recommendation please (with snowflakes)

In the market for a digital keyboard, with caveats of course: 1) No frills and no buttons, if possible. I would really like to find something that is JUST the keyboard, with no buttons to change instruments, play pre-recorded songs, etc. 2) Is 61 keys enough to play some light classical, like Chopin, Mozart, Debussy? Has anyone use the ONE keyboard from Amazon? It looks like the style I want in terms of sleek and no frills but I'm not sure if there is some weight to the keys so that it feels somewhat like a real piano.
posted by Forty-eight at 10:44 AM - 9 answers

January 21

Sewing patterns for a tween sewist?

My friend's pre-teen kid has just got her first sewing machine. I'd love to send her a couple of patterns that will help her learn some basic sewing techniques. [more inside]
posted by quacks like a duck at 12:35 PM - 13 answers

January 14

Help me finish a crochet project! I am cursed!

Cursed with ADHD, that is. Crochet has always a hyperfixation but I am 1) bad at counting and always lose my place, even with place pins and 2) I have never finished a single craft project in my whole life. [more inside]
posted by antihistameme at 2:03 AM - 18 answers

January 12

Film Website Blog vs vblogging?

Hello. I am a huge old cinephile and I love collecting a lot of old films and Criterion Collection/good Blu-rays. I also love writing and I think I would like to start a film blog and delve into some old films/musicals/old film stars back in the day. [more inside]
posted by RearWindow at 5:36 PM - 9 answers

Ideas on game/structures for conversation-prompt cards?

I’m getting a few people together in a bar to “play” askhole - a deck of high-stakes conversation-prompt cards. I’m looking for ways to structure this play, and maybe make it a bit more game-like than just “take turns answering the questions”. Anyone have any ideas/experiences for how to do this? Have you done this with other conversation-prompt cards? [more inside]
posted by ManInSuit at 8:31 AM - 4 answers

January 11

My kid has ADHD, and (s)he is great at ____ (activities or sports)

My 6 year old has ADHD (combined). He loves trying all activities and sports, but for various reasons (see inside), we have not been able to stick with any of them. I realize every kid is different, but I'd love to hear about extracurricular activities that your kid with ADHD (or you with ADHD) really enjoys and has stuck with. [more inside]
posted by dabadoo at 3:55 PM - 43 answers

January 10

Can you share visual representations of animals in the wild?

I do a good amount of hiking, and while doing so I often think of all the animals that are in the forests and wild spaces I'm tromping through. Do you know of any visual representations that show how many creatures live in and around those places? [more inside]
posted by RajahKing at 11:36 AM - 3 answers

I want to knit a poncho

I want to knit a poncho for a six-year-old, but I need some help. [more inside]
posted by FencingGal at 9:36 AM - 3 answers

January 8

What's a constructive way to spend two free minutes?

I'm looking for some way to spend extra minutes (e.g., between pull-up sets at the gym) that's not randomly scrolling Twitter or similar sites. If I was religious, it might be reading and thinking about a bible verse. Is there a humanist alternative for someone with broad interests?
posted by Jon44 at 8:05 AM - 25 answers

Need costume ideas involving a (hobby) horse, of course

I am participating in a group costume this year that involves not-real horses. We each will come up with our own costume, so we don't have to match or coordinate at all, other than the fact that we all will be riding hobby horses. Hit me with your best horse riders! [more inside]
posted by tryniti at 6:04 AM - 29 answers

January 5

Best way to make keepsake with a pinch of sand

I have a tiny amount of beach sand from somewhere sentimental (think "couple of ml"). I would like to share half of it with a friend. What's the best way to make a keepsake in order to preserve such a small amount of sand? [more inside]
posted by wenestvedt at 12:43 PM - 16 answers

January 4

Chess app for learning

My 7 yo has shown some interest in chess for months, but I only know the very basics so I've already taught him everything I know. I'd like to buy an app (ideally iOS but any major platform is fine) that would help him (and me) learn a bit more - can you recommend one?
posted by Tehhund at 5:30 AM - 5 answers

January 3

Why should I pursue this hobby?

I played {an instrument/a sport/a game} seriously and competitively as a child. I loved it, I was good at it, and I hated it. The competition made me miserable and spoiled any fun, and I stopped playing before I graduated high school. In particular, I was disappointed that I never really mastered some techniques well but I quit in a huff and never looked back. Now I'm in my 40s and want to settle a score with my younger self, I am going to go back to it and learn the things I never did, and get really good at it. But I kind of feel like I'm still doing it out of spite, not joy. I want a happier, more joyful reason to play, but I am having a hard time coming up with one. What are some reasons that motivate adults to do recreational activities? Backed by science, if possible.
posted by epanalepsis at 12:33 PM - 21 answers

dozens of tiny jam jars

I have done the Bonne Maman advent calendar for the last two years and now I have a lot of tiny jam jars. What can I do with them? [more inside]
posted by quadrilaterals at 7:49 AM - 23 answers

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