The Swedish and Hungarian researchers who won an Ig Nobel Prize (in 2016) for discovering why white-haired horses are the most horsefly-proof horses, and for discovering why dragonflies are fatally attracted to black tombstones have published a new study, extending their work—to use painted stripes to protect human life. A report in Forskning, in Swedish, explains […]
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Artificial eye iris paints – which to use?
[Question: Why is a paper about artificial eye EYEBALL paints published in the the journal of Brazilian ORAL Research? See below for the answer.] If you’re an ocularist who creates bespoke hand-painted artificial eyes, presumably durability will be a prime concern. So, the question arises : Which kind of paint is best to colour-in the irises? […]
Dripping: Compare and contrast – latte art Master King, Kimdaeki, Jackson Pollock
Compare and contrast these instructional videos. Each deals with dripping. You may find maximum enlightenment if you disable the sound. 1. Dripping, by a latte art master Master King 1. Dripping, by drip coffee maker Kimdaeki 1. Dripping, by Jackson Pollock
Varnish | Glue | Food – you choose
• Casein is a traditional fine-art varnish with a durable velvety matte finish. • It’s also a very strong water-resistant wood glue (and it’s heat-resistant too.) • Or, if you prefer, you can eat it (available in various flavours, chocolate, vanilla, banana & etc)
