Jill Dyer

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"the impossible just takes a little bit longer"
https://www.jeanmillet.org/
https://www.wikiart.org/en/jean-francois-millet
These seem to be a repository of large scale images of JFM's works that could prove helpful while the search is on for a book.  Often the more "obscure" [sorry if that's an insult to the artist] books can be found in the shops of Municipal art galleries or  bigger Museums.
I've found Powell's used books very helpful, reasonable prices and prompt service, once the book is tracked down.  Just had a rummage - they have 9 in stock at the moment.
https://www.powells.com/bookstore/powells-city-of-books
9 hours ago
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In the back of my mind (my, it's cluttered in there) I seem to remember that there is a removable sticky tape (3M or Scotch maybe) that might do the trick.  Approx. 1cm wide.  
1 week ago
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This webpage may prove useful - no idea really, watercolours are outside my experience, but I'm one of those folks who have to "know".
https://www.kerriewoodhouse.com/blog/watercolour-masking-fluid-alternatives
Having read through it, I'd suggest using a cotton bud (tip?) for mopping up operations rather than a paper towel.  
At least there are some ideas to try.  Best of luck.
1 week ago
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You know how it goes,  stew, boring, how to liven it up. . . reached for the Cajun spice mix and gave it 5 hard shakes, to a concoction of beef and veggies to serve two.   Previously, one shake made little difference, all I could taste was the thyme. . .  Time came for consumption and boy, was it hot, to me anyhow, I have no tolerance for super hot where tears run down the cheeks etc.   Unfortunately, there was some left over.  Some research later there was a suggestion that a good glob of yogurt might fix the situation.   Don't believe in fairies, or that a potato will remove over-salting,  but this actually worked!   A big thank you to whoever worked this one out.
1 week ago
My folks made parsnip wine using the 'float the yeast on toast' method.  I think the idea was to lessen the presence of yeast particles in the final straining before bottling.  Fermentation vessel was one of those large bowls from Victorian personal washing sets that came with a large jug for the hot water.  Covered with a tea towel during fermentation
Marble sized portion of yeast is about a cubic centimetre.  Baker's yeast was used, end product slightly less alcoholic than if wine yeast used.
2 weeks ago
Other end of the world, but a southerly buster in progress,  the leaves of the watsonia are practically horizontal and the magpies are having fun jumping off their branch, wings extended and gliding backwards, rinse and repeat!  Walking out in it takes the breath away.
2 weeks ago
No contest. . .dusting.  I was advised early on that as a new handspinner (of yarns) that the first rule was "thou shalt not touch dust"  reason being that once it's been touched and there are fingerprints, something has to be done about it, eating into spinning time.  Boo, hiss. . .
2 weeks ago
I buy sugar free (no sugar substitutes either) pineapple, mango, peaches etc, so there has to be a way.  Sweet pickles give me the irrits too - no need!  So, this link gets you to a PDF from Colorado State University.
https://ccetompkins.org/resources/food-preservation-without-sugar-or-salt
Precis: use ascorbic acid, citric acid or lemon juice ( to provide the necessary acidic component)
As well as canning (bottling, because we used glass jars - mason jar equivalent) - in a pan of water on the stove top, my mother did the same thing in the oven, using a roasting pan as the water container.
Hope you feel better for venting!  Now deep breathe and relax.
2 weeks ago
Here's a handy list   [url=https://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/FirstAidKitChecklist.html[/url]
Although it's suggested for Australian conditions, it applies anywhere.
I would make the tweezers really pointy for that stubborn splinter or thorn,  and add a paste of magnesium sulphate + glycerine for putting on a band-aid to draw out the stubbornest splinters/thorns (and things like boils, 'point' skin problems).  In the "Olden Days" this was Pasta Mag. Sulph.  Possibly available to purchase if you're lucky, otherwise do-it-yourself. Maybe add steristrips if they are available - good for pulling together the sides of a cut.  
Real Outback medical kits have prescribed remedies that are used under the guidance of the Flying Doctor - best kept that way, for obvious reasons! but any medications prescribed to you should be in it, if away from the homestead.
3 weeks ago
Jay Angler wrote :-

A row of very tiny buttons might do the job though? They'd have to be very close or things would droop.



Maybe just handstitch and be resigned to unpicking when the time comes to re-dye. . . must admit, I'm no fan of velcro either!
3 weeks ago