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October 17 2024

October 16: A Word, Some Events and Birthdays, and "No Such Thing" by John Mayer

Merbeau Clean Face Towels Unboxing and Review

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October 15: Bucolic, Gregorian Calendar, Edison Electric, Jaci Velasquez, "God So Loved"

October 14: Ecophobia, Battle of Hastings, Justin Hayward, Apollo 7, and "Nights in White Satin"

October 13: Amazement, Emperor Claudius, Paul Simon, and “Bridge Over Troubled Water"

Studio Project: Mica Powder Samplers on Polymer Clay

In this video we'll make samplers for a selection of mica powders. Studio Project: Mica Powder Samplers Amazon links are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission from qualifying orders. All other links are simply links to sources. I encourage you to check your local craft store, such as Michael’s, JoAnn’s, Hobby Lobby, etc, to see if they have the supplies you’re looking for. Some items may only be available online. In addition to any specific links I’ve given blow, here are some other sources I use: https://polymerclaysuperstore.com https://www.madmicas.com/ (LOVE these guys’ mica powders!) https://www.sculpey.com/ Useful Items for working with Polymer Clay: • Ceramic Tile: I recommend going to your local Lowes, Home Depot, or such, where you can just pick up one or two tiles in whatever size you want. When ordering tile online, you usually have to order tile in a multi pack, like this one: https://amzn.to/3NnoYaH which is great if you’re going to have a use for that many tiles. If not, just check out your local hardware store. • Polymer Clay Blades: https://amzn.to/4dHtr2H or https://www.sculpey.com/products/61-sculpey-super-slicer-set-w-comfort-handles?_pos=1&_sid=00dbe4e77&_ss=r&_fid=acb401ef1 • Silicone Mat: https://amzn.to/3Nlm5XM • Round Cutters: https://amzn.to/3BJ6I9i or https://www.sculpey.com/collections/products-tools/products/42-premo-graduated-cutter-set-circle • Polymer Clay • Sculpey Premo White: https://amzn.to/4h08WRI or https://www.sculpey.com/products/20-premo-sculpey • Sculpey Premo Black: https://amzn.to/4ewK4zn or https://www.sculpey.com/products/20-premo-sculpey?variant=44199350305018 • A small scrap of your choice • Mica Powders. For this project we used: • Cernit Diamond Or (Gold): https://polymerclaysuperstore.com/collections/all-cernit-powders/products/cernit-diamond-powders-gold-5g • Cernit Diamond Bleu (Blue): https://polymerclaysuperstore.com/collections/all-cernit-powders/products/cernit-diamond-powders-blue-5g • Cernit Duo Pacific Lagoon: https://polymerclaysuperstore.com/collections/all-cernit-powders/products/cernit-duo-powders-pacific-lagoon-2g • Cernit Duo Viola Fantasy: https://polymerclaysuperstore.com/collections/all-cernit-powders/products/copy-of-cernit-duo-powders-viola-fantasy-2g • Cernit Duo Lapis Sunlight: https://shop.blueberrybeads.com/cernit-sparkling-2-gr-duo-lapis-sunlight.html?srsltid=AfmBOopKLWd7_wDcWqOtzAHsrNi3XHVxSkfrbzV1nIA2uf_CKiVTVgHv • Baby Wipes: I recommend shopping your local grocery store for baby wipes, unless you need many packages of them. • Isopropyl Alcohol: I recommend getting isopropyl alcohol at your local grocery store or pharmacy. Much cheaper than ordering online. • Pasta or Polymer Clay Roller machine: https://amzn.to/4gZruS9 • Push Dispenser: https://amzn.to/4dIVKhg • Small Spray Bottles: 2 to 4 oz: https://amzn.to/4eYuQTr • An oven; toaster oven or conventional oven. https://amzn.to/3NrIXVy • Hot Pads: https://amzn.to/3BFJxNb • Silicone trivet: https://amzn.to/4eVHp1O • UV Resin: https://amzn.to/4eGvZiL • UV Lamp: https://amzn.to/483yXLL • A Gel-type Cyanoacrylate Glue, like Superglue, Gorilla Glue, etc.: https://amzn.to/4dKNmxC A huge variety of mica powders can also be found on Amazon: https://amzn.to/488nN8O

October 11: Meticulous, George Williams, Henry Heinz, Eleanor Roosevelt, Daryl Hall, “Kiss on My List”

October 10: The longest word, A Big Moon, Some Science, Nuclear Treaties, and “Cracklin’ Rosie”

October 9: History’s Masterpieces: Intaglio, Prague’s Clock, John Lennon & More Iconic Moments

This Day in History, October 9 Join us today as we look at art, science, engineering, as well as some amazing creatives, some desperate fails, and a song.

Whataburger!

 

Whataburger!

I talked about the founder of Whataburger on October 8, the date of the founder Harmon Dobson’s birthday, and one of my viewers commented that there was a new Whataburger near them; what should they try? Here is my reply:

Whataburger!

It depends on what you like! Also, some items may be different from store to store, but I like just about any iteration of a bacon cheeseburger.

They often have "limited time" offerings, and the current one of those is a "Bacon Blaze Jalapeño Double," a bacon cheeseburger with jalapeño peppers and a special sauce. They also have a "Sweet and Spicy Bacon Burger" featuring a tangy barbecue sauce.

There are several chicken sandwiches, with the chicken grilled or fried, and salads.

I see breakfast items on the menu, too.

They have shakes and malts in the standard flavors, and often have a special flavor of shakes or malts for a limited time. I believe the current limited time shake flavor is Dr. Pepper If I weren't trying to whip my blood labs back into shape, I'd go get me one of those Dr. Pepper shakes right now!

For anyone trying to mind their carbohydrates, though, one can order any sandwich "Bunless."

Check out their website at Whataburger (dot) com for more about the menu.

Whataburger also has a loyalty program, where one can order ahead, and/or earn points on purchases.

Oh, and let's not forget the merch! Whataburger has branded merchandise! Way cute stuff available in the Whataburger theme.

October 8: Erasion, John Hancock, Ping Bodie, Harmon Dobson, Frank Herbert, and “Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie Tyler

October 7: Saloperie, NASDAQ Helsinki, KLM, Project Mercury, and “Miss You Much" by Janet Jackson

October 6: Anthropomorphism, George Westinghouse, Thor Heyerdahl, Instag...

October 5: Juxtaposition, Portugal X2, Bread Riots, TV, PBS, Product Tampering, “Fly Like an Eagle”

October 6: Anthropomorphism, George Westinghouse, Thor Heyerdahl, Instagram, and "Sad Eyes"

October 4: A Word, Some People and Events, and a Song

October 3: Contiguous, Thanksgiving, Gore Vidal, U.K. Nukes, “Aint No Mountain High Enough"

October 2: Gregarious, the Bill of Rights, Sting, Thurgood Marshall, “Every Step you Take"

October 1: Widdershins, Yosemite, First World Series Game, Model T, Al Jackson Jr., “Time is Tight”