problems
Submitted by: keepthemacramesecret
[#1210: Not being able to tell if a bead is glass or plastic.]
This is why you should keep a lighter with you, artists.
Wanna know if something is glass or plastic? Light it up!
- glass if it doesn’t melt
- plastic if it does
Wanna know if something is cotton, polyester, or wool? Light it up!
- if it burns, it’s cotton (or other plant fiber)
- if it melts, it’s polyester (or other manmade fiber)
- if it smolders, it’s wool (or other protein fiber)
i love that this is literally “don’t know what something is? SET IT ON FIRE.”
Being an artist/crafter/artisan is hardcore, yo.
Fire comments for the win.
Fun fact: Tapping the bead against your teeth is a good way to figure out if it’s glass or not. Plastic will feel flat and dull and make little noise, but glass makes a little tink noise against your teeth.
But fire is more fun.