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The Small Website Discoverability Crisis in c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

[–] nigel@piefed.social 5 points 1 day ago

Yeah, I think something like this is good, and was a mainstay in the early 2000's personal web pages.

Another approach I like (but also dislike because of a bug preventing my site being indexed) is https://aboutideasnow.com/

Ubuntu's trust problem in 4 concrete issues - verified facts, no FUD in c/linux@programming.dev

[–] nigel@piefed.social 4 points 1 month ago

I've had that same silent Snap install issue, except for Docker CE. Anytime my dev containers die I know where to look.

Priming and sealing a painted print in c/3dprinting@lemmy.world

[–] nigel@piefed.social 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Thank you for this. I'm actually trying a Rust-Oleum primer for this, so I'll check out their varnish too. And I'll get setup PPE wise.

Regarding the print, this one is a pirate chest to be used as a money box for my son. Other than the hinge there are no really moving parts, but I expect it'll get banged around a bit, hence thinking I need the clear coat at all.

Priming and sealing a painted print in c/3dprinting@lemmy.world

[–] nigel@piefed.social 1 points 3 months ago

Thanks, I'll give that a go.

Priming and sealing a painted print in c/3dprinting@lemmy.world

[–] nigel@piefed.social 2 points 3 months ago

It is good advice I think. I guess my question was, do they mean any clear varnish, like Deluxe Spray Gloss Clear, or is there something else I should be using.

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Priming and sealing a painted print (piefed.social)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by nigel@piefed.social to c/3dprinting@lemmy.world

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I'm about to paint a PLA 3D print for the first time, and while there is some advice on what primer to use (an automotive etching plastic primer seems to be it), I've not see anything but hand wavy "add a layer of clear coat" for sealing.

Does anyone have any advice on a matte finish clear coat product that works well, as much so I know I have the right class/type of product?

Also, is there much difference between the products from hobby shops vs hardware stores? I can imagine the hobby ones are at a consistency for painting fine details, but it may also all be the same thing.

Thanks