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nice to see miyazaki has the same writing process as me

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Hey! Are there blacksmiths in your story? I'm a hobbyist blacksmith and I'm here to help!

Blacksmithing is one of those things that a lot of people get wrong because they don't realize it stuck around past the advent of the assembly line. Here's a list of some common misconceptions I see and what to do instead!

Not all blacksmiths are gigantic terrifying muscly guys with beards and deep voices. I am 5'8, skinny as a twig, have the muscle mass of wet bread, and exist on Tumblr. Anybody who is strong enough to pick up a hammer and understands fire safety can be a blacksmith.

You can make more than just swords with blacksmithing. Though swords are undeniably practical, they're not the only things that can be made. I've made candle holders, wall hooks, kebab skewers, fire pokers, and more. Look up things other people have made, it's really amazing what can be done.

"Red-hot" is actually not that hot by blacksmith terms. when heated up, the metal goes from black, to red, to orange, to yellow, to white. (for temperature reference, I got a second degree burn from picking up a piece of metal on black heat) The ideal color to work with the metal is yellow. White is not ideal at all, because the metal starts sparking and gets all weird and lumpy when it cools. (At no point in this process does the metal get even close to melting. It gets soft enough to work with, but I have never once seen metal become a liquid.)

Blacksmithing takes fucking forever. Not even taking into account starting the forge, selecting and preparing metal, etc. etc. it takes me around an hour to make one (1) fancy skewer. The metals blacksmiths work with heat up and cool down incredibly fast. When the forge is going good, it only takes like 20 seconds to get your metal hot enough to work with, but it takes about the same time for it to cool down, sometimes even less.

As long as you are careful, it is actually stupidly easy to not get hurt while blacksmithing. When I picked up this hobby I was like "okay, cool! I'm gonna make stuff, and I'm gonna end up in the hospital at some point!" Thus far, the latter has yet to occur. I've been doing this for nearly a year. I have earned myself a new scar from the aforementioned second degree burn, and one singe mark on my jeans. I don't even wear gloves half the time. Literally just eye protection, common sense, and fast reflexes and you'll probably be fine. (Accidents still happen of course, but I have found adequate safety weirdly easy to achieve with this hobby)

A forge is not a fire. The forge is the thing blacksmiths put their metal in to heat it up. It starts as a small fire, usually with newspaper or something else that's relatively small and burns easily, which we then put in the forge itself, which is sort of a fireplace-esque thing (there's a lot of different types of forge, look into it and try to figure out what sort of forge would make the most sense for the context you're writing about) and we cover it with coal, which then catches fire and heats up. The forge gets really hot, and sometimes really bright. Sometimes when I stare at the forge for too long it's like staring into the sun. The forge is also not a waterfall of lava, Steven Universe. It doesn't work like that, Steven Universe.

Welding and blacksmithing are not the same thing. They often go hand-in-hand, but you cannot connected two pieces of metal with traditional blacksmithing alone. There is something called forge welding, where you heat your metal, sprinkle borax (or the in-universe equivalent) on it to prevent the metal from oxidizing/being non-weldable, and hammer the pieces together very quickly. Forge welding also sends sparks flying everywhere, and if you're working in a small space with other blacksmiths, you usually want to announce that you're welding before you do, so that everyone in a five-foot radius can get out of that five-foot radius. You also cannot just stuck some random pebbles into the forge and get a decent piece of metal that you can actually make something with, Steven Universe. It doesn't work like that, Steven Universe.

Anvils are really fucking heavy. Nothing else to add here.

Making jewelry is not a blacksmithing thing unless you want jewelry made of steel. And it will be very ugly if you try. Blacksmithing wasn't invented to make small things.

If there's anything here I didn't mention, just ask and I'll do my best to answer.

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can't count on one hand how many times ive cried this week because of everything that is happening in armenia. im so happy seeing people on tumblr talking about it.

turks and azeris buy the weapons they use to kill us FROM ISRAEL. if you are for "free palestine" you should be for "free armenia" and "free artsakh" as well. there is no supporting one and not the other.

there is no. supporting one. and not the other.

free hayastan, ազատ Հայաստան.

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i am so sorry for what i am about to write

fic planning be like:

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AAAAAAAAAAAND IM BACK! I missed y'all! okay, should I be unhinged for the next chapters of Grief that Runs a River? because i had a plot that was revealed to me in a dream, and i am sure that it would rip hearts (literally)

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i wake up and i am immediately thinking about those characters. i eat breakfast and i am thinking about those characters. i do chores and i am thinking about those characters. i do any work, i study, i walk the dogs, and i am thinking about those characters. i go to bed and i am thinkign

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Saw this on Reddit: ORIGINAL POST

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People I met for a few moments that live in my head forever.

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Chapter Nine Summary.

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FUCK IM CRYING

𝓛ist of things I noticed/paid attention to on my 𝓔ncanto rewatch :

Mirabel does have sweaty hands : she rubbed them on her dress before trying to open her door for the first time !

The doorknob her family made for her has an "M" on it... It stands for "Madrigal", of course, but Mirabel is also the only one in her family who has a name starting with an M.

Bruno, you dramatic bitch, why did you have to act so scary when Mirabel saw you for the first time in ten years 😂 (he may be a great actor, but he cannot act like he doesn't care about his niece : he is scared, but when he thought her life was in danger, he did not leave her hanging)

Also : 50 years old Bruno does parkour like it's nothing. You go, Rat Man 🙌

People were so right about the butterflies theme, they are everywhere ! Patterns in the background, on the magic candle, on Mirabel's dress, in the Dos Oruguitas song... Knowing this family's destiny, the metaphor works perfectly : their metamorphosis is spectacular 🦋✨

First time we hear about Pedro's death, Mirabel is 5 years old, and the retelling is adapted to her understanding : he just poetically vanishes while Alma reaches out to him, looking upset. But the scene where we tackle the trauma... Not only does it humanize Alma and Pedro's love by showing tender moments between them, but then it brutally rips your heart apart along with hers ! I mean we don't see the men on horses strike or any trace of blood, but it doesn't take a genius to know a damn machete can do damage and it will be gruesome... Alma's pain is all we need to see : this time, she doesn't look gracefully sad, her distress is shattering.

Interesting thing to notice : the triplets are shown sleeping through it all, they seem to be very peaceful babies... Maybe they were, at least that's how their mother remembers them. I think it highlights that they were the only stable and soothing thing to their mother through the worst time of her life, when she lost her home and husband. Maybe it's one of the reason why she did not acknowledge their anxiety and rightful emotions ? She was holding onto them for support, but they all had to be an idealized version of themselves so it could work... That's also the reason why she kept to herself for so long : they were babies, they were sleeping, they did not witness the horror she had to endure, she did not want to share that burden, she did not want them to open their eyes yet... That's the thing with generational trauma : what you keep secret does more damage, not talking about it doesn't mean everyone is in blissful ignorance. You don't need to talk to pass down trauma, it can be felt. However, talking helps healing. That's why Bruno is right about Mirabel : she is exactly what her family needs. She opened her eyes. She started the uncomfortable conversations. She was ready to listen and share the load with everyone. She knew how to find the right, comforting words. Her light shines bright through their darkest times...

On a lighter note : unphased capybara is a whole ass mood

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HEYA! I JUST GOT MY LAPTOP! I CAN CONTINUE WRITING MY FICS!

While I'm writing the next chapter for Grief that Runs a River, enjoy this one-shot I wrote for Isabela!

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When Cattleyas Bloom (852 words) by adi_writes Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Encanto (2021) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Isabela Madrigal/Original Female Character(s), Isabela Madrigal & Original Female Character(s), "Abuela" Alma Madrigal & Isabela Madrigal, Mariano Guzmán & Isabela Madrigal Characters: Isabela Madrigal, Mariano Guzmán, Original Female Character(s), Stabastián Yatra Additional Tags: Fluff, besties, They are best friends your honor!, subtle confessions, Unknown feelings Summary:

Isabela Madrigal had always been the eye candy of everyone in town. Whether she likes it or not, she plasters a smile and maybe throws some flowers along with it.

Sometimes, all you need are coffee, cake, and someone by your side.

One-shot of Isabela’s inner troubles and someone special.

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Hi, this is the author of And I Hear You telling you that I ADORE you recommending my fanfic! It means a lot to me because I desperately wish it got more attention! Sadly, it gets worse before it gets better, but it’s okay because we all know how it’s gonna end and Dolores has the support system of her primas(and prima-hermana Isabela)! Dolores puts up with so much from Alma and Camilo and I really feel bad for her. Thank you for taking the time out to read my fanfic and have a blessed day! Also be sure to tell me what part was your favorite! Goodbye! 🤗

OMG HIIII!

sorry it took me quite some time to respond.

IM STRAIGHT UP EXCITED YOU FOUND MY BLOG! AAAAAH! I know I already have gushed about your fic on AO3 and on our dms, but gfgfsdfsdgf the Chapter where we celebrate her birthday is just amazing. the drama, Camilo, her dress? just perfect. And I love how you gave personality to Mariano because the movie and the books aint giving enough personality to the poor dude. I just want Dolores to have an amazing malewife, and their happy endinggggg.

Although I am quite busy these days, I'm slowly consuming fics!

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Thanks for the tag @cheesy-cryptid and @ricsfiles

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