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How Far Would You Go for the Perfect Camera Shot? How About Up a Bridge Without Any Safety Gear?




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Please don’t let anyone Americanise it!

Born in Cambridge in 1952, Douglas Adams was best known for creating The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, a wildly successful project that began in 1978 as a science-fiction comedy radio series and eventually evolved to become something much larger, in many formats and in many languages, adored by many millions of people around the world.




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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Current/Existing Subscribers: 50-Day Membership $7.75

Frosty Entertainment via Eneba has 50-Day of Game Pass Ultimate via Xbox Live Gold Conversion for ~$7.75 when you follow the instructions below.

Note, this offer is for Current/Existing Game Pass Ultimate Members only. Expired/New users can redeem up to 3-Years worth of Xbox Live Gold codes and convert their Xbox Live Gold membership to 2-Years of Game Pass Ultimate by joining Ultimate Membership. (3:2 Ratio)
 
Deal Instructions:

  • Click here to visit the product page
  • Click Buy Now and go to cart
  • Click on "Got discount code?" and apply code GoldUS
  • Proceed to checkout
  • Select payment method PayPal/Credit Card (service fees will be applied here)
  • End-price should be ~$7.75
    • Note, price is subject to change by a few cents due to currency exchange rate volatility.
  • Redeem code on Microsoft Store or on your Xbox Console/App
  • Your Game Pass Ultimate membership will be extended for 50 days per each code.

About Game Pass Ultimate

  • Includes Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass with over 100 high-quality games to play with friends on console, PC, phones, and tablets, plus an EA Play membership, all in one membership. (see the current list here)




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13-Months Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for New/Expired Subscribers (Digital Delivery) $56

Melon Game via Eneba has 13-Months Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Subscription via Xbox Live Gold Conversion (Digital Delivery) on sale starting from ~$56 when you follow the instructions below.

  • Note: Offer valid for New or Expired Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers only. For current/active Game Pass Ultimate Members, check this thread.

Deal Instructions:

  • Click here to visit the 3-Month Xbox Live Gold Membership product page.
  • Click 'Buy Now' on the product page
  • In cart, add 5x additional units to your cart (for a total of 6x 3-Month Subscription Cards)
  • Click on "Got discount code?" and apply code GoldUS
  • Proceed to checkout with 6x 3-Month Xbox Live Gold Membership subscriptions
  • Select PayPal or Credit Card as your payment method
    • Note, a service fee will apply here
  • Your total should be ~$44.64 (price might vary slightly due to currency exchange volatility)
  • Next, click here to redeem your 6x 3-Months Xbox Live Gold codes to your Microsoft account
    • Note: Opt out of 'Recurring billing'
  • Next, Join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate by purchasing a 1-Month subscription from GCMGAMES via Eneba for ~$11.14 (price after service fee).
  • Next, click here to redeem your 1-Month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate code to your Microsoft account
  • You will be prompted to upgrade your Xbox Live Gold to Game Pass Ultimate with a 3:2 conversion. You will have 12+1 month of Game Pass Ultimate after conversion.
  • Final total price for 13-Month Game Pass Ultimate membership after conversion should be ~$56





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Free select digital game with the Purchase of a PS5 (YMMV Targetted)

Edit: this is actually a targeted promotion.

Sony started a new promotion today.

Buy and activate a ps5 console before October 20th and get a free digital download from the following games:

○ Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales

○ Marvel’s Spider-Man: Remastered

○ God of War Ragnarök

○ Horizon Forbidden West

○ Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut

○ Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

○ Demon’s Souls

○ The Last of Us Part I

○ Sackboy: A Big Adventure

○ Returnal

○ Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection

○ Death Stranding: Director’s Cut

Full promotion:
https://www.playstation.com/en-us/legal/upgrader-program/




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ININ & Strictly Limited Games Sale Thread

 I just noticed ININ Games is having a Gaming Season Sale on Amazon starting today. 
 
Here are the deals:
 
 
 
 
 
Note:  I would jump on this since who knows how many Egret II mini's are left in-stock and this year is TAITO's anniversary, this is an insanely good price on the arcade unit and controllers.
 
 
 
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    GameFly - SF6 $35 - Dead Island 2 $28 - Zelda TOTK $40

    https://www.gamefly.com/browse/store/ps5-store-usedbestsellers

    NFS unbound is $20
    PGA Tour 2023 $20

    Some decent prices here, if you’ve never purchased from GameFly you get a mint case and guaranteed disc. The cases often include any original codes if applicable. I’ve purchased a few games from GameFly and would recommend them for some decent savings on physical

    All PS5 prices but some Xbox are actually better and even Switch has a couple finds. Happy hunting Cag’s!




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    Gamefly Pre-Played Blowout Sale

    https://www.gamefly.com/preplayedsale

    Use code gamefly05 for an additional 5% off for first purchase (or create new account with new email).

    Some highlights:
    Diablo IV $30
    Final Fantasy XVI $35
    Dead Island 2 $20
    Star Wars Jedi Survivor $28
    Hogwarts Legacy $30
    RE4 $35
    Dead Space $25
    God of War Ragnarok $28
    Forspoken $18
    Midnight Suns $20
    Last of Us Part I $35
    Atomic Heart $28
    Wild Hearts $25/$18
    Horizon Forbidden West $28




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    Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: 3 Month Subscription (Digital Delivery - Stackable) $26.99

    GCMGames via Eneba has Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: 3 Month Subscription (Digital Delivery - Stackable) on sale for around $26.99 when you follow the instructions below:

    Deal Instructions:

    • Go to product page
    • Click on Buy Now.
    • Click on "Got discount code?" under "Total Price" and apply discount code XGPUUS
    • Proceed to checkout.
    • Total price after service/payment fees should be around $26.99

    Note: Codes are stackable, you can stack up to three years.




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    Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Current/Existing Subscribers: 50-Day Membership - $11.05

    Eneba offers 50-Day of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via Xbox Game Pass Core Conversion for around $11.05 when you follow the instructions below.

    • Note, this offer is for Current/Existing Game Pass Ultimate Members only.
    Deal Instructions:
    • Click here to visit the product page.
    • Click Buy Now and go to cart.
    • Apply discount code XGPC
    • Select payment method PayPal/Credit Card (service fees will be applied here)
    • Proceed to checkout with end-price of ~ $11.05
    • Click here to redeem your 3-Month Xbox Live Gold Membership code(s).
    • You will be prompted to extend your Game Pass Ultimate by 50 days. The renewal date should be the same as your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate plus 50 days (Maximum 36 months).
    About Game Pass Ultimate:
    • Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Membership includes Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass with over 100 high-quality games to play with friends on console, PC, phones, and tablets, plus an EA Play membership, all for one low price.




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    GameFly Black Friday sale is live - FF16 $30, AC VI $35, Jedi Survivor $25

    Good deals, just grabbed FF16, AC VI, and Jedi Survivor, don't forget to use the coupon for an extra 10% off!

     

    https://www.gamefly.com/games

     




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    Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: 3 Month Membership $28 (Also $100 Amazon Gift Card $94)

    Eneba has Xbox Game Pass Ultimate – 3 Month Membership (Digital Delivery) on sale for around $28 when you follow the instructions below.

    • Note: You can stack up to three years of Game Pass Ultimate Membership.

    Deal Instructions:

    • Visit the product page
    • Click 'Buy Now' to add the item to cart
    • Click on "Got discount code?" Apply discount code GamePassBF
    • Proceed to checkout
    • Select a payment method: PayPal or Credit Card (a service fee will be applied on this step)
    • Price after discount and service fee will be ~$28
    • Note: Price is subject to change by a few cents due to currency exchange rate volatility
    • After purchase, redeem the Membership code at Microsoft



    Eneba also has $100 Amazon Gift Card (Digital Delivery) on sale for around $94 when you follow the instructions below.

    Deal Instructions:

    • Visit the product page
    • Click 'Buy Now' to add the item to cart
    • Click on "Got discount code?" Apply discount code USBFAMZ
    • Proceed to checkout
    • Select a payment method: PayPal or Credit Card (a service fee will be applied on this step)
    • Price after discount and service fee will be ~$94
      • Note: Price is subject to change by a few cents due to currency exchange rate volatility
    • After purchase, redeem the Gift Card code at Amazon





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    Introducing a New Species: My Namesake, a New Bone-Eating Worm

    Osedax worms, or the ‘bone eating’ worms are little soft sacks resembling snotty little flowers. The “bone devourer” is not quite accurate as the worms…

    The post Introducing a New Species: My Namesake, a New Bone-Eating Worm first appeared on Deep Sea News.




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    Change the frame: journeys out of homelessness

    The resources from Change the frame, a two-year project led by Iriss in collaboration with a range of partners to explore homelessness in Scotland, have been published today.

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    I Asked Designers What They Really Think About Subway Tile, and They Said the Same Thing

    Change is definitely on the horizon. READ MORE...






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    F&S kwamen thuis na hun dure zomervakantie (NRC, ma, 26-08-24)




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    American Women Joining South Korean Feminist Movement

    In the hours and days since Trump was re-elected president of the United States, there’s been a surge of interest in the US for 4B. Via Yahoo News:

    Young liberal women across TikTok and Instagram are discussing and sharing information about the South Korean feminist movement, in which straight women refuse to marry, have children, date or have sex with men.

    These women say they are enraged and fed up after a majority of their male counterparts voted for a candidate who was found liable for sexual abuse and whose appointment of three conservative Supreme Court justices led to the overturning of national abortion rights protections.

    In response, they say they’re swearing off men — and they’re encouraging others around the country to join them.


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    Vivek Ramaswamy Tells DREAMers To Pound Sand On Mass Deportations

    The cruelty is the point with these disgusting excuses for human beings. Maybe they can do something about illegal immigrant Elon while they're at it. The incompetent first Trump administration got their rear ends handed to them during their last attempt to deport all of the DREAMers who were living in the United States under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, otherwise known as DACA.

    Now they're ready to do it again with Trump's plans for mass deportations, that would destroy the United States' economy.

    Trump supporter Vivek Ramaswamy, who could end up with a job in the Trump administration, made an appearance on ABC's This Week, and was asked about whether Trump would actually follow through with his threat or not, and when host Jonathan Karl brought up the DREAMers, who were brought here as children, Ramaswamy basically told them all to pound sand.

    KARL: Now, obviously, Trump's promised --and you've talked a lot about this, the -- you know, mass deportation of undocumented immigrants.

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    Mexican American Man Voted For Trump Because Of Immigration

    A.J. Bayatpour, a reporter for Channel 58 in Milwaukee, interviewed a man identified only as Mattaeo, a Mexican-American man and who voted for Trump. Wait for his reasoning:

    MATTAEO: You know, with the future of America, you know, with Trump, I feel like it's always been better. You look at the past four years, you know, of living here, you know, we've seen a bunch of migrants coming in and, you know, that as well is a big thing. If you, you know, go to Chicago or even in this area alone, you see a lot of immigrants coming in and not many things being done about it, so.

    BAYATPOUR: People are going to watch this story, Mateo, and they're going to say, if you're Mexican-American, why are you against the migrants?

    MATTAEO: Why am I against the migrants? It's because I'm not more or less against it, but I do think it's, everything has a system that needs to be in place, and a lot of the system isn't going to what we, the people, I think should be going for, you know, for people whose family does live here, and it's trying to get, you know, an alliance program with the U.S. government to get their families from Mexico to over here is getting pushed out by people that we don't even know who's coming into the country, you know, just a bunch of Venezuelans coming, refugees coming, and none of it is being passed through, like, you know, the system of how the people, you know, designed it to be, and I think that's one of the main reasons.

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    The Geography of Nowhere: The Rise and Decline of America's Man-Made Landscape

    Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audio – January 1, 1993




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    CrazyLand: Dispatches on the Great American Derangement of our Time

    Paperback – November 21, 2023




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    100 Game Day Snacks

    There are a lot of games on and whether you are watching alone, with a few friends and family, or throwing a big party, it’s pretty much a requirement to have some tasty snacks to enjoy while watching! With that in mind I have gathered some of my favourite game day munchies recipes and they...

    Read On →

    The post 100 Game Day Snacks appeared first on Closet Cooking.




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    Keep Your Camera Safe While Traveling: 13 Essential Tips

    The post Keep Your Camera Safe While Traveling: 13 Essential Tips appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Peter West Carey.

    Photographing the wide world can be thrilling, but it’s also not without its dangers. Whether you’re strolling down the streets of Paris or trekking the mountains of Nepal, the threat of losing your cherished (and costly) gear to theft is real. And let’s face it: Losing your gear doesn’t just hurt your wallet. A moment […]

    The post Keep Your Camera Safe While Traveling: 13 Essential Tips appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Peter West Carey.




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    How a Basic IKEA Table Became a Viral Sensation (So Easy Anyone Can DIY It)

    IKEA hacks that go viral? It’s often the simplest ideas, brilliantly executed, mixed with a healthy dose of “It’s so easy, even you can do it” appeal. The latest sensation comes from Ayse Balci of @interiorundco, whose stylish DIY project has been turning heads on Instagram, amassing an impressive 115,000 likes and counting. Have you seen it yet? It’s a fantastic DIY project that transforms the popular and affordable 13 3/4″ LACK side table into a stylish chrome cube side […]

    The post How a Basic IKEA Table Became a Viral Sensation (So Easy Anyone Can DIY It) appeared first on IKEA Hackers.



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    The $20 IKEA Bedside Table That Became a Luxury Sideboard

    My search for the perfect sideboard has been going on for like ever. Like many home decor enthusiasts, I found myself caught between my champagne taste and lemonade budget – until I came across @interiorxlifestyle‘s IKEA hack. She transformed the affordable IKEA GURSKEN nightstands into a sophisticated storage sideboard that may just be the thing I’m looking for. On its own, a single hacked GURSKEN might not amount to much. But when you place five of these hacked beauties in […]

    The post The $20 IKEA Bedside Table That Became a Luxury Sideboard appeared first on IKEA Hackers.



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    10 Things From IKEA Helped Me Tame Closet Chaos (Finally!)

    A few years ago, I had a successful KonMari sesh that helped me tackle my closet chaos. But over time, I noticed that clutter started to creep back in. The issue was: All In, No Out. I made new purchases—thanks to an expanding waistline—but neglected to let go of ill-fitting clothes (because maybe, just maybe, I may fit into them again?) But recently, after spending a good 10 minutes digging through my wardrobe for that particular mustard cardigan, it became […]

    The post 10 Things From IKEA Helped Me Tame Closet Chaos (Finally!) appeared first on IKEA Hackers.




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    The Old Familiar Game: Stupid Or Scammer?

    Client: “We’re a startup game company, and we need one character with thirty different eyes, thirty different mouths, thirty different hairstyles, and thirty different bodies for our game where the character can be customized.”

    Me: “Okay, that’s technically thirty characters with each element drawn separately and/or in separate layers.”

    I then give my rate for thirty characters.

    Client: “Your profile says you charge [amount] for only one character. Please give us that rate since it’s only one character but he has thirty different mouths, eyes, hair, and bodies. So the price should be just for one character.”




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    Simple uses of jute mesh to tame soil erosion

    Soil erosion is an age-long predicament that always shows up whenever humans embark on any land use activity. Whether it is agriculture, construction or gardening, the need to tame erosion is apparent, especially in regions that experience significant precipitation. The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warns that 90% of the world’s topsoil risks erosion by 2050. It is, therefore, the responsibility of those who participate in land use activities to prevent such a mess. [...]




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    How the endangered American chestnut is making a big return

    The American chestnut was all but destroyed by fungal blight and logged as settlements spread west when the United States was settled by Europeans. But lately, it's making a comeback. Endangered for years, the American chestnut is now being appreciated for its many helpful characteristics in cultivated permaculture gardens and its value as a historical tree that anchored entire ecosystems. Americans are embracing the great chestnut like never before. [...]




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    We'll Just Hope Joseph Doesn't Turn Up On The Same Day...!

    Don't be such a shlemiel, Jacob! Stripes is just FINE already, and the Rabbi says you can wear that coat to the synagogue!





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    05 – How to Choose the Best Band Name for Google

    Show notes: In Episode 5 of The Internet Musician Podcast, we talk through the first two stages in my 8-step process to create a music website–including how to choose a band name and how to buy a domain name for your band’s website. Towards the end of the episode, we also examine several band names to […]




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    Critical Flaws in Ollama AI Framework Could Enable DoS, Model Theft, and Poisoning

    Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed six security flaws in the Ollama artificial intelligence (AI) framework that could be exploited by a malicious actor to perform various actions, including denial-of-service, model poisoning, and model theft. "Collectively, the vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to carry out a wide-range of malicious actions with a single HTTP request, including




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    Winos 4.0 Malware Infects Gamers Through Malicious Game Optimization Apps

    Cybersecurity researchers are warning that a command-and-control (C&C) framework called Winos is being distributed within gaming-related applications like installation tools, speed boosters, and optimization utilities. "Winos 4.0 is an advanced malicious framework that offers comprehensive functionality, a stable architecture, and efficient control over numerous online endpoints to execute




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    CATCH THE NEW SECOND AMENDMENT FOUNDATION VIDEO

    The Second Amendment Foundation has released a 22-minute video celebrating its fifty years of fighting for gun owners’ civil rights. Some of those who’ve been along for most or all of the ride, including founder Alan Gottlieb, give insight into how far we’ve come.  See it here:




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    Hot takes on an 11 year old game: Mass Effect 2

    I completed Mass Effect 2 a couple of days ago for the first time. This article contains spoilers…




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    2022 in Video Games

    I’ve played some computer games in 2022. Here are some words about some of them. Final Fantasy 14…




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    Typo in Trump’s Name on Ballot Review Screen Is Not ‘Election Fraud’

    A misspelling of former President Donald Trump's name occurred on an optional ballot review screen in Virginia, prompting an unfounded claim on social media of "election fraud." The error was a typo that appeared only on the ballot review screen, not on actual ballots, and would not affect any votes, election officials said.

    The post Typo in Trump’s Name on Ballot Review Screen Is Not ‘Election Fraud’ appeared first on FactCheck.org.




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    Google’s ‘Where to Vote’ Search Result Reflects Quirk of Candidate Surname, Not Bias

    Social media users alleged bias against former President Donald Trump when a Google search on Election Day for “where to vote” returned an interactive map to find a person’s polling station when including the word “Harris” but not “Trump.” The reason is because “Harris” is a county in Texas, whereas “Trump” is not a location.

    The post Google’s ‘Where to Vote’ Search Result Reflects Quirk of Candidate Surname, Not Bias appeared first on FactCheck.org.




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    James McCartney at Troxy

    "What an awesome evening @TroxyLondon being fortunate enough to watch @thecure play tracks from their new album 'Songs Of A Lost World'. Lovely catching up with you Robert" ❤️






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    Fifteen scholars named Presidential Postdoctoral Research Fellows

    The program, now in its fifth year, recognizes and supports outstanding scholars primed to make important contributions in their fields. The 2024 cohort includes disciplines spanning the humanities, engineering, the sciences and the social sciences.




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    Howard Stone named University Professor at Princeton

    Stone is a leading engineering scholar and pioneer in fluid dynamics research. University Professor is Princeton’s highest honor for faculty.




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    How to Frame Bead Embroidery



    During the past 28 years of stitching beads on cloth, I've veered away from making necklaces, bracelets, and bags or purses, mostly producing wall art pieces. Thus, I've had lots of opportunities to experiment with various methods of finishing and framing my work, making it suitable for display.


    I always leave ample fabric margins surrounding the actual beaded area, giving me lots of options for finishing or framing.  One simple finishing method is to wrap the extra fabric around the sides of a manufactured painting-canvas (over stretcher-bars), and lace the fabric snugly across the back, as in the photo below.


    But the problem with this method, of course, is that the surface of the beading is exposed to dust and air-borne grime, which over the years may spoil the fresh look of the beading, aging the piece prematurely. So we look to frames and glass to protect our work.

    Among the various methods for covering (and protecting) beadwork with glass, the following is the one I use most frequently, and like the best.  It's not very expensive, or particularly difficult, although it does take a bit of time. Even if you already know about frames, please take a look at the section called Preparing Your Bead Embroidery for Framing in the Tutorial below.

    Tutorial: How to Frame bead Embroidery

    Choosing a Frame

    This tutorial assumes the beaded work has straight sides, and will be framed in a square or rectangular frame. The frame size, color, and style are important considerations.

    Wanting viewers to look at my beading and not be distracted by an overly fancy, gaudy, or large frame, I generally select a plain, narrow frame in a color that compliments my beading without competing for the viewer's attention. Sometimes I choose a stained, wooden frame if it seems to fit the theme of my beadwork better than a metal frame. Depending on the size of my beadwork, I generally size my frame at 2-3 inches more on each side than the beadwork.

    Frame: Often I use a painted, metal frame with a cross section similar to this.


    I either buy it as a kit (pre-cut pieces and required assembly hardware), assembling it myself, or buy it from a frame shop. The advantage of buying from a framer is that you will be able to see samples. Also, the framer can cut an accurate mat, foam core insert, and backing board for you, and can supply the needed risers. If you decide to work with a framer, I suggest you print this post (to show the framer how you will be preparing your work for the frame), or take the prepared bead embroidery with you to the frame shop.

    Glass: I believe in using the highest quality glass, even though it is a lot more expensive than ordinary glass. The UV resistance is good, but the primary reason for using premium glass is its clarity, which allows the viewer to see the details of your work without any distortions or color shift, as if there were no glass at all.  Note: do not use non-glare glass. It only works if it lies directly on the surface of the art. You will be putting risers under the glass so it sits above the uneven surface of your bead embroidery, not touching any of the beads; even at this slight distance from the beadwork, non-glare glass will look frosted and obscure the details of your work.

    Other Framing Materials You Will Need

    Mat: Choose a simple, acid-free, neutral-colored mat, either warm or cool white, depending on the emotional message and colors in your work. All those beautiful colors in the framer's palette are appealing, but for most bead embroidery, there is color and texture enough in the beads, and no value in adding more with your mat choice. If you do not have a mat cutter, a framer can cut your mat. Although I have not ever used a double mat (because I find them distracting, bringing my eyes away from the beadwork to the edges), it could be a way to gain a little more space for the glass above the beadwork.



    Risers: Dense plastic rods, risers are 1/8th inch square in cross-section, with an adhesive surface on one side. Use a wire nipper to cut the rods to fit along the outer edge of the glass; remove the paper strips covering the adhesive from the the risers, adhering them to the glass along the edges, as shown above. They prevent the glass from touching your beadwork, by resting on the outer edge of the mat, thus holding the glass above the beaded surface. If the surface height of your beadwork is greater, you can adhere two rods together, making a quarter-inch of space. If the depth is more than a quarter-inch, you might want to consider mounting your work in a shadowbox frame (see this post for a good example and instructions).

    3/16th Inch Foam Core Board: Since your beadwork will be mounted directly into this foam core board, be sure to use the white, acid-free, buffered, slightly more expensive variety. You can buy it at art supply or frame shops, in person or on line. You will need a piece at least 3 inches larger than your bead embroidery on each side.

     Preparing Your Bead Embroidery for Framing 

     
    The piece above is the example used in the the steps which follow. It's a small piece of bead embroidery, measuring only 1-3/4 inches wide by 2-1/4 inches high. The mat is 2 inches larger on each side. Numerous folks have surprised me with high offers to buy this piece (which is not for sale), illustrating that nicely framed bead embroidery can be sold at a favorable price.

    Mounting your bead embroidery in foam core board 

    As per the recommendations in the frame section above, draw the frame size (which will always be designated by the inside dimensions, the size of the artwork) on a piece of 3/16th inch foam core. Use a mat knife and ruler to accurately cut out this shape.

    Then, measuring carefully, making sure it is exactly centered, draw lines to indicate the outline of your bead embroidery, adding 1/2 inch on each side. For example, if your beaded area was 2 inches wide, you would draw your lines 3 inches apart (2" for the beadwork plus 1/2 inch on each side). Designate one edge as the top, and mark. Draw a vertical arrow from the top through part of the center through part of the outside margin. With a mat knife, cut out the center, being careful not to damage it or the outside frame. The cut out center will eventually be placed back in the hole by aligning the arrow segments drawn on the back.

    For the next step, you will need at least a 1.5 inch margin of un-beaded fabric all around your beadwork. If you have less than a 1.5 inch margin, cut strips of any cotton fabric (re-purposed sheet or shirt fabric is fine). Using a zig-zag stitch on the sewing machine, and placing the strips under the margin of the beaded fabric (wrong side), stitch the strips to the margins, extending them to a total of 1.5 inch from the edges of your beadwork on the top, bottom, and both sides.

    Center your beadwork on the cut-out piece of foam core board. Hold in place using map or sewing pins, pushed straight through the beading down into the board. Wrap the fabric snugly around the board and pin from the back. Remove the pins from the front. Check to make sure the work is still centered accurately. Re-pin if necessary. Using a sewing needle and beading thread, stitch from side to side, lacing the fabric around the foam core, as in the example below. Start with the longer sides. Knot when finished. Then do the same on the shorter sides.

    Tip: I like to rest the beaded side face down on a thick, folded, bath towel while I am lacing the back.


    This is how mine looks on the front after being laced around the foam core board on the back. If I had not wanted to frame this piece, I could have used double-sided, archival tape to adhere a heavy paper backing over the laced area on the back; it could then be displayed on a small stand similar to the one in the second photo from the top of this post.


    This is how it looks on the back, when it is placed back in the original hole cut into the foam core board. Notice how the arrows match up, insuring a perfect fit.


    This is how it looks on the front. Note: the hole in the mat will be cut exactly to the size of the beadwork, so that when it is framed, you will not see any of the fabric around the outside edge of the beaded area.


    Assembling a Bead Embroidery Sandwich


    Now it's time to make a sandwich with the foam core board between two pieces of acid-free mat board, one which has a beveled hole cut in the center, the other which is solid and goes on the back.


    To cut my own mats, I first measure and draw the exact outline of my bead embroidery centered on the wrong side of the mat. I always mark the top, because sometimes the work is not precisely square or rectangular. Of course you can give the dimensions to a frame shop, and have a professionally-cut mat made for your beadwork.

    Tip: One way to get an exact measurement of the beaded area is to make a 100% copy of it on a scanner or copy machine. Cut out the copy with a ruler and mat knife, test it by holding it over your beadwork. If it is exact, use it as a template to mark the hole on the mat board. If the mat is hand-cut, the hole does not have to be precisely square or rectangular.


    Using a special, beveled, mat-cutting tool, I then cut away the center, where the beading will show.


    Here is how the top and middle of the sandwich looks, with the mat placed on top of the foam core board and beadwork.


    The photo above shows a piece of mat board cut for the sandwich back (on the right). Note that I've drawn around the laced beadwork, and cut away a layer of the mat board to make space for the laced fabric in the sandwich. Do this by gently cutting along the drawn lines, being careful not to cut very deeply into the mat. Then, use a knife to lift one corner of the inside area and peel it back creating a shallow empty space.


    This is what the completed sandwich looks like. The beading is supported well between two pieces of mat board, and can't shift when hung. No glue or tape (to later fail or chemically alter the mat or beading) is necessary in this process. And it looks so neat and professional!

    Assemble the Frame

    With the more challenging steps already completed, the final assembly goes very quickly !


    Assemble the bottom and sides of the frame by inserting the metal corner plates, and tightening the tension screws. Insert and tighten the corner plates into the top of the frame. Make a double-decker sandwich by putting the glass with the attached risers on top of the mat. Be sure the glass is clean and clear of any finger prints. Slide the complete d-d-sandwich into the obvious slot in the bottom part of the frame. The hanging wire can be added now or later.


    Slip the corner plates at the top of the frame into the slots on the sides, and tighten the tension screws. You should have gotten metal spring strips with your frame kit. Lay them out on the back, spaced evenly around. Push down on the center of a spring and slide it under the edge of the frame, between the backing mat and the frame. Do the same with each of the springs. If you haven't already, add a hanging wire. Add a felt or rubber wall-bumper to each of the lower corners.


    That's it! You are finished... your bead embroidery is ready to hang on your wall!  For those who would like a little more detailed step-by-step explanation of how to assemble this type of frame, this is a good one or if you prefer videos, this one is pretty complete.

    Tip: Whether using a metal or wooden frame, the depth of the frame is an important consideration because the d-d-sandwich will be thicker than a photograph or most paintings. The measurement of the depth, or space inside the frame structure to accommodate the thickness of the artwork, is called the rabbet. The rabbet measurement on the above metal frame is 9/16th of an inch, which is adequate with a single riser under the glass. But it's a tight fit, the springs having to be nearly flat when inserted. If I had used a double riser, I would need a frame with a deeper rabbet. I've found it rather difficult to find small, narrow, simple, plain, wooden frames with a deep enough rabbet.

    Here is a link for downloading this post as a printable PDF. It's a free, and slightly expanded version of what you've seen above. Free Download: How to Frame Bead Embroidery by Robin Atkins




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