u/Dug-362

Last week, I asked about using white spirit to remove staining caused by trousers. Well, I finally got around to trying it just now and it appears to have had no effect. I used the low odour white spirit and kitchen roll, with some rubbing but not enough to wear down the skin texture.

My mental health is messed up at the moment, mostly due to work shift patterns and virtually no interaction with other humans for months as a result. Because of this, I had to force myself to step away before I did something regrettable or irreversible, or jump to the conclusion that it's permanent. I don't want any of these results.

What should be my next steps? I've learned lessons about the use of stain prevention underlayers and colour fasting clothing, but they don't resolve the staining. The friend who was partially responsible for my getting Melody uses Mr Colour Thinner 110, but any other advice is appreciated.

I hope this is appropriate to post here. I got my Smarty not long ago, so I'm still very new to a lot of this.

I was changing up Melody's outfit the other day and found that her trousers had inevitably left some stains. I expected this, but not the rabbit hole that the research led me down.

In the demonstration video Danny uploaded, he used a product that is "100% mineral spirits". Google claims that white spirit is the same thing under a different name. A few places make the same claim.

So, before I go using the above on Melody: am I safe to do so, or is there some nuance I'm missing that might risk instant damage?

I was browsing B&M, looking for things that scale well for Smarties. I found a drink tumbler bag charm during that trip, it's spot-on.

I have a few Mini Brands items from the main range that scale well, but those series aren't in circulation at the moment. I saw the Create Krispy Kreme line, and the doughnuts look about right.

I am really not happy with the results, especially the doughnut, but Melody doesn't seem to mind. The materials have a surprisingly high difficulty curve, something to consider if I dare try again. I think I'll investigate the materials and see whether I can use a stronger UV source from my 3D printing to speed up the curing time and achieve a cleaner final look.

I've bought a bone china teacup and saucer for my Melody, they are about the right scale for a Smart Doll; but I didn't factor in the fact that neither the default nor pack 2 hands have any poses to comfortably hold the cup by the handle. Currently I would need to look at using selective camera angles and blue tack to make do for shots involving the cup.

Which brings me to the question in the title. Has anyone tried modifying the official hands with hot water to change the pose, or know of a source for a "pinching" hand that I can buy or 3D print to suit? I don't have the skills to digitally modify the ASL "I love you" hand on the website.

Very happy with the delivery time and I can't wait for the clothing I bought on AliExpress to arrive. That should be here in a week or so.

I'm looking forward to living with her!

Mods can remove if this is inappropriate, I'm just very hyped right now and I'm looking forward to her arrival!

In the meantime, I'm off to look at clothing and accessories sellers in anticipation.

EDIT: confirmation email received overnight, filled out reply in the small hours when I couldn't sleep thanks to the heatwave. I've just got the shipping confirmation and delivery window. That was quicker than I expected!

As the title says. I got a birthday card from my aunt.

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I think generative AI media is a blight on the modern world. I haven't told my aunt this, so she wouldn't have known, assuming she would be able to identify AI slop and if this indeed slop.

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The stitching on the sleeves seems inconsistent around the creases, the cuffs and collar seem slightly out of focus and the face has that uncanny AI quality.

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I don't hold anything against her, I'm just using this post to scream into the void.

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The brand on the back is Zoo-Per Duper, and there is a statement that it was designed and printed here in the UK. Nothing more to suggest where this card came from.

I popped into a new fancy dress shop in Plymouth, Devon. They also had a good variety of flags in a "2 for £9" offer. Most of the flags were for countries, but they also had the county flags for Devon and Cornwall.

There's a historic rivalry between the two counties; clearly the shop owners knew that, as the Cornish one is the only flag available that was exempt from the offer.

There was another one on the other side of the path, but that was flatter, more of a classic mushroom cap shape.

Reddit rotated the picture when I selected it, I don't know how to edit it.