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ltiana355 In reply to undefinedreference [2017-12-18 08:37:12 +0000 UTC]

yes, you can do with it whatever you want - it depends om what's in the circles - it is even possible to try with real shit (though i think i'll leave that particular experiment to you ) - but i think 'brown' will absorb most of the other colours, so you won't be able to see much of what is in the picture

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undefinedreference In reply to ltiana355 [2017-12-18 14:04:17 +0000 UTC]

Haha, I once ventured into the world of gems and gemology, where Swarovski is indeed looked upon as "shit", barely a level above 'stras' (rhinestone), which is actual real glass garbage. I have in fact myself bought people Swarovski stuff as presents for people, though I'm not sure they were happy with it, since in general it is looked upon as conservative flashy kitsch here in calvinist NL. I have to admit that I do like it myself, but then I happen to like everything that shines and sparkles. And besides it's an entirely different market/universe than real diamonds and rubies, after all the average human being on this market can't afford to have their dress set with those.

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ltiana355 In reply to undefinedreference [2017-12-18 14:30:23 +0000 UTC]

every train has its passengers
to me it looks interesting when i watch people making glass figures or jewellery, but i can't see the point with the end product - it is usually in the way, and it demands extra care and protection - in other words, too much bother.
my ideas about decoration run more along these lines goo.gl/images/G2TiqC

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undefinedreference In reply to ltiana355 [2017-12-18 19:06:39 +0000 UTC]

I wear absolutely nothing on my body in the form of rings, necklaces, watches or whatever. Not a single tattoo either, but those ceased being "cool" like over two decades ago (except perhaps for the "handmade in prison" ones). I can't even wear clothes with any amount of print on them, it makes me feel like a sandwich man. I do have a single scar which is more "hardcore" than all tattoos and bling on the world combined, but let's not delve into that particular issue. And I still have a little hole in my nose which once upon a time offered room to a piercing kind of jewelry thing. It was handmade btw, by myself, in front of the mirror, using a thick needle and a piece of pencil rubber, plus some moral support from a drinking buddy ("ahh, don't back off now, you wuss!!"). But in general I live a very much undecorated life. I'd love to have that helmet though, but then the one from Space Balls from Dark Helmet. Although that one's big enough to serve as a sitting tub

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ltiana355 In reply to undefinedreference [2017-12-18 20:34:33 +0000 UTC]

this is a cookie jar that  breathes heavily, when you open the lid  - i treated myself to one on halloween - though i stopped eating sugar a little afterwards.  now it is only 'decorating' my table (that it, sitting among all the junk)

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decoration/jewellery - what facinates me is that people find it at all necessary/beautiful, so, it is interesting as a social phenomenon. (i have a similar attitude to football ). jewellery is one of those things that have 'magic' power. i don't think the object in itself has the power. it is the owner's belief in it that does the trick. so, if a society lady thinks that her trinkets are beautiful and important, she is beautiful and important in her own eyes -that's what matters).

i have a rune pendant . i'm not exactly sure what its function is, but i'd rather be with it than without it.

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undefinedreference In reply to ltiana355 [2017-12-19 19:08:48 +0000 UTC]

I think the "secret" to jewelry is quite easy to explain: "I have something you don't and even if you wanted it you couldn't afford it". I guess that's the Alpha and Omega of the jewelry business. Of course it goes all the way back to people adorning themselves with hides and feathers and performing their ritual magic, but even back then it was intimately tied to social position, even if it wasn't expressed in terms of distinct economical advantage (which only really took off with the introduction of money). In any case it was the perceived importance of the person (shaman, chief) in question that entitled them to wear their (or better: the tribe's) "jewelry". But then it comes as no surprise that soon the jewelry itself was soon seen as a token of the person in question's importance. I think the decoration / beauty factor came much later, also together with the money I suppose. I have to say I don't really look upon it as magic myself, although a well-chosen piece of jewelry can certainly transform a person. To be honest I never really cared about the jewelry, just about the stones

A breather cookie jar, that's creepy

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ltiana355 In reply to undefinedreference [2017-12-20 01:31:44 +0000 UTC]

magic - i didn't mean the 'beauty' or wealth' or 'social position' aspect - but rather the 'talisman' aspect

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undefinedreference In reply to ltiana355 [2017-12-20 10:28:18 +0000 UTC]

Interesting, I hadn't thought of jewelry in terms of talismans and protection from above. I do know there are people who believe in some "healing power of gemstones" (among other things..), and that jewelers for obvious reasons are happy to play along with it, even if they privately feel it's a load of bollocks ("Yes, amethyst is very helpful for concentration and getting good grades in school"). And there's Vedic jewelry and Jyotic gemstones and all the Chinese superstitions about jade and stuff. I seriously doubt that for the majority of rich western women it works that way though. These days lots of even upper-end women wear plastic ornaments, makes me wonder about the healing powers of hydrocarbons and polymers. Phthalates as a cure against anxiety, traces of benzene offering protection against jealousy an envy, who will tell..

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ltiana355 In reply to undefinedreference [2017-12-20 10:38:26 +0000 UTC]

yeah, all those - only i don't think the effect comes from above.
it is the owner's conviction/belief that makes them 'work' (they don't work, but at least people can die/live happy

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undefinedreference In reply to ltiana355 [2018-01-09 12:44:13 +0000 UTC]

My New House: www.prairiehuntingblinds.com/u…

(I wish)

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ltiana355 In reply to undefinedreference [2018-01-09 13:34:37 +0000 UTC]

do you think it is waterproof?

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undefinedreference In reply to ltiana355 [2018-01-09 18:56:36 +0000 UTC]

It's used by hunters in the US. If it isn't waterproof, then they're obviously just "fair weather hunters", i.e. not "hardcore"

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ltiana355 In reply to DeTea [2017-12-17 17:08:52 +0000 UTC]

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ltiana355 In reply to bear48 [2017-12-18 08:47:12 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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ltiana355 In reply to J-LE7 [2017-12-18 08:47:04 +0000 UTC]

yes, there is something to that effect
i wondered how the pixels filter would work with dark lines on a white-ish background, and it seems to be ok

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J-LE7 In reply to ltiana355 [2017-12-18 10:13:00 +0000 UTC]

High contrast is much better.

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