Archives for August 2012
Easy Bleach Batik Technique
Ever wanted to try batik? Batik is a method of dyeing fabrics typically using a wax-resist to create patterns and designs. Here’s an easy way to get the same effect but without the hot wax. I’ve seen people use washable glue for easy batik, but the cold wax resulted in a much better effect for me: it dries quickly, provides a waterproof resist, and also washes out really easily. Instead of adding color using dye, in this tutorial I remove color by using bleach. [Read more…]
Tax-a-Dirty
We went to the top of the Palm Springs Tramway last night for dinner. I don’t know why we don’t go there more often…..it’s pretty amazing. You leave the 114 degree desert….
…..and in less than 15 minutes you are at the top of San Jacinto in this beautiful forest and it’s 60 degrees. It’s a little like entering the other side of the wardrobe into Narnia…..
I’m not going to lie….the tram ride kind of scary. So are the ledges at the very top. I immediately start thinking: Who inspects all the bolts? Do they inspect them on a regular basis? Like every day? I think they should have to inspect them every day! And right when I’m thinking about all that, some guy behind me is talking to his partner about what would happen if an earthquake hit.
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