Badmo Arts

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Speaking of Toys

Boxes from china?

You just have to Love them

I know I do

Lots of parts no instruction's

Ok there where some poorly written ones

With wrong measurements

A picture tell a thousand words

Because of this I really had little issue assembling it

I was missing a part but I replaced for 12 dollars or so

Took me about 3 hours to assembly wasn't bad at all.

Its small underpowered and takes a long time to cut things.

But I had to start somewhere. It is what I wanted. Its small

and I can learn on it. That really all its for. It about learning.

If I lean how to use it, and use it a lot I can justify building a bigger much more

powerful CNC. I plan to build a small my self very soon. To see if I can make

all the motors and controller work with out the help from a kit.

Its new

Boys and there toys, Its all about toys right?

Ok not really but toys help make life a bit more fun.

I hated the two small drill presses that where about.

They work barely. Really way to underpowered for anything

I wanted to do. The did work.

I think I may turn them into something more useful one day.

Or I may just give them away. I have a lot of projects.

Not near enough room.

Lol I'm still working on the project in the picture. I may have found a way to complete

it, with the help from a friend.

You can see it fairly small for a drill press. It does not care for quarter inch plate steel

at all. Even wood can be an issue with some of my forester bits.

So voilà, A 25 percent of coupon, a trip to the store.

And......

Its a ton better. Not the best by any means, but much, much, better.

I hope to make a table for it, I went out and got the parts. Its just something

to add to list of things to do. Like that list wasn't long enough.

I realized something when I wrote that last post. I get ideas from others. Talking too, associating with others, makes me want to do projects, paint, build things, even if I have no idea what I am doing. By shutting nearly everyone out, I didn't do myself any favors at all.

I however am going to try to stay far, far, away from those that care so much about themselves and so little about anyone else. I know there is a lot of them but I can't let them get to me and ruin things for everyone when it comes to me. I can do so much without the negative energy they create.

A friend said something about tee shirts today, I have only made one tee shirt design. I don't know if anyone like it other then me. But I think its great, I could wear one everyday. That is if I wore shirts
all that often. Not a big fan of shirts, I do have to go out every now and then. I posted the images of the shirts on this blog a long, long, time ago. Its all about red, white and blue, 4th of July is my Favorite Holiday.

There where original posted July 4th 2014
http://badmoarts.blogspot.com/2014/07/a-celebration-of-freedom.html

This is a design, I made for an art contest, I didn't get in. I think the other piece's I summited kinda kept me from getting in. The judge was a feminist and may have taken the other pieces the wrong way. I often do not explain my art or my feeling. I am trying to better at that. I however have a hard time conveying my feeling to others. I have the original art hanging on my wall.

I like the design so much I made my own shirt, this is my

first attempted to make a shirt.

I liked it so much, I lol had one printed by professionals

Full bleed, a 360 shirt. It really cool, I think.

I don't wear it much. Its funny because of the

way I think the more attachment I have to something

the less likely I am to use it. I fear damaging it.

That's just the way it is. I should wear it more often.

I can always get another one made.

Its that emotional bond thing.

I'm not so sure others will understand.

Ok I have went a bit grey, could use to lose a few pounds.

What can I say I'm getting older every day.

The wall In my room, I have art every where, These just happen

to be a few of my favorites.

This is one that may be the reason I didn't get in.

Like I said the judge was a feminist. Not that

I have anything against women or feminist.

It seems to upset women when you compare them to meat.

Really that was the point. It is about how women are portrayed

in media and in real life. Sex sells. How they are treated unfairly in the work force.

How many men still believe women are only good for sex and to make baby's.

I don't believe that. Men are no better then women and to be honest

in many way women are far superior to men.

Men by no means are any better then women,

we just have different traits.

I never really completed or even got a good start on men are pigs.

I did one a long time ago with wrapping paper. I wanted to but never went out

to take pictures of pigs.

This piece was very complicated, very technical and well above

the knowledge of really anyone that has viewed it. I don't think

even art experts would figure out how it was made.

It was costly time, consuming and used an odd method I have never

heard of an artist using. I nearly ruined a printer.

The girl was made, as part of the women in meat series. There are four pieces in all.

This one is the most elaborate. The meat was placed in the image, then printed on transparency

paper. Not the kind used for a inkjet printer. So when it came out of the printer it was still wet.

Then hand printed onto a sheet of paper. Scanned, then the background was added.

That is how I got the texture. The background is the meat from the foreground.

I don't recommend this if you are worried about breaking your printer.

It was quite a mess and I had blobs on my prints for weeks.

I'm sorry if I seem to post a lot at one time. Its a lot to take in, I'm

sure. I am trying to catch up. Trying to post when I can. Its seems it all comes

at one time. I have so many things going on. I have too much on my mind.

I really want to thank those that take the time to read my nonsense. Those that listen and encourage me. It means the world to me.A true artist only wishes to share there thoughts, emotions, feelings with others. I don't do real well sharing them things, other then in my art, that most people never take the time to understand. I am trying to do better sharing with others on a personal level. I'm not sure I will get there, at least I am trying.

Art comes in many forms, While I am unwilling to fully share my story and emotions on the

image below publicly.

Privately I don't have an issue. I can say I had it for a long time. I can say I did it myself.

It is permanent. Its not going to wash off.

Some people may not like it, its not a great tattoo.

But its is mine and I love it. I am not sorry in any way about.

I would not like it removed.

When other bring up I should have it removed, covered

or redone it offends me.

While I love it, I will never get another tattoo. I don't want another one.

I truly do where my heart on my hand.

Projects Past

On to bigger and better things, Ok not really. Thought I would share some of my past projects. Not only the good ones. A few of the failures to. Some I haven't yet finished. Maybe they will inspire others and myself to build something, start a new project, finish an abandoned project or just enjoy what ever hobbies they are doing at the moment. I know life can get hectic, don't get discouraged. I fail all the time, Things break, nothing ever goes my way. That doesn't stop me from trying new things. It don't stop the passion I have for the things and the people I love so much.

I Love to learn new things, Love to meet new people, Love to just have fun. Every cloud has its silver lining if you think about it hard enough. Its is true. You just have to believe in yourself. Do what you think is best. We all have bad days, bad weeks, and for me its been a bad year. Sometimes things are just unexpected or overwhelming. This day was no exception there. Everything seemed to be going good.

Then well

Things happen

What can I say

Lesson learned don't pile to much weigh on the table saw where it isn't supported.

That was a mess I could do with out. In the end while not finished I did pretty good, before

others rained on my parade.

This is as far as I got on the bench's

I don't know if they are any good. I didn't have plans.

I am upset at myself for not finishing them. They need to be stained.

I built them out of Traces Tree House.

Below catapults I worked so hard on for my friends kids.

They didn't go as planned. I have only finished one. Least I finished one. I still want to finish them. The tears will be many.

This one is done. I did it by hand with a dermal like tool. A lot of

Diamond bits and a few hours. It is the blade I destroyed cutting up the

Tree house. I thought it was fitting. Ideas just pop in my head

and I'm off running.

Ok its silly but just something I wanted to do. I had only started

playing with this stuff when things happened that caused so much depression.

Its still something I want to learn. I could do so much with things like this.

You have to start somewhere. I was so impressed and happy over this thing.

I know its silly. But made me so very happy.

I know it not much.

My first go at electronics. I was over the moon.

I have piles of parts. So many projects I never even started.

A Few Pictures

Sunday, May 21, 2017

Spinner Syndrome

We if you have been reading my posts, or if you know me then you know I recently got a 3d Printer.
Its it cool, yea. Its Kool. I really like it, does it give me fits at times, it sure does. Does it always play nice, I only wish. Its really been very good. Most issue I have had with it are me not knowing what I am doing. It is still really new to me. Changing the type of plastic you are using, means you have to change a lot of settings. While I'm still having minor issues with this new PETG. I have been learning. That is the reason I got it in the first place. Don't think I will be an expert anytime soon. Funny thing is I never really wanted one in the first place. But I have to say I really like it. I will probably get another soon as I get the chance. I got it on a Amazon Lighting Deal. It fell inside of my budget to give it a go. I am all about learning things. The more you can learn, not only are you better off, but then you can spread your knowledge to help others.

I printed theses from https://www.thingiverse.com/ There are a lot of awesome designers there. I would like to thank them all for there hard work. For helping others by supplying there designs to the
world. Its a great thing to share.

I printed this one out for my Mom.

Fidget Spinner for Mom by cheesegrader179

Published on May 10, 2017

www.thingiverse.com/thing:2309254

I see this one and reminded me of a friend. So I had to print it.

bat-Spinner by riccardo3D

Published on May 17, 2017

www.thingiverse.com/thing:2328105

Then I found these center caps. I printed them for my Mom's Spinner. Had to try them with the Bat Spinner.

Heart Spinner Caps (locking) by Fastermaster

Published on February 14, 2017

www.thingiverse.com/thing:2109593

Ok this is the last Spinner I made, I made two of them.

Hand spinner four gears by Vladimir310873

Published on March 15, 2017

www.thingiverse.com/thing:2179258

I could find things to print twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. Its really been fun. A toy, too make more toys, what more could one want.

I would Like to Thank my friend Trace, he always wanted one, told me how cool they where. I always thought they where just a waste if time and money. But money don't really mean a thing and time is what we make of it. It makes me sad that he isn't here to play with my new toy. To help me learn more about how they work. To help me build a second one. Apparently one just isn't enough.

I would like to Thank Grumpy, for showing me how cool 3d printing really is.

I would like to Thank Leaf and Batmom for encouraging me to attempt my crazy projects and for being Great Friends.

Without all of you I may still think a 3d printer is a waste of time.

Thx :-)

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Far from Perfect

I am far from a writer, to be honest I can hardly spell. My brain works faster then my hands. I

leave out words, sentences as far as writing goes I'm a mess. I can't really say I'm great at anything. However always willing to give things a honest try. I am one of them all in all out people. I may not be good, great or the best. If I am going to do something I will give 110 percent, or nothing at all. I don't really have a middle. I'm all in or all out. I hate to half-assed do things.

I sometimes do but its rare. Its most likely I don't want to do it in the first place if that happens.

So I don't really think one needs to be good or great. Just have to put a little heart into what ever you do. Myself I don't really know any other way. For me everything is internal, external things mean very little to me. Others my believe that external things mean something to me. But I would be happy with a blade of grass and a bit of dirt. In the past I have been accused of trying to impress others. I am sorry these people feel this way. There is only one person I try to impress, that is myself. Because to try to impress anyone else does nothing. I wonder if they feel this way because I put so much heart into everything I do. Just because I put a lot of heart and soul into every doesn't mean I'm always right. It just means if I'm wrong, I will want to try harder to make it right. I don't every try to impress myself, sometimes it happens, though. I do things because I want too. Normally things starts with a simple idea and explodes into a huge production. Too many things pop into my head and for better or worse, I try to do all of the ideas that pop into my head.

So if I miss a word, speak out of turn, make a mistake, do something that impresses you, make no sense at all, I am not perfect. Nor do I want to be. Its the imperfections in life that make it more interesting. Its the small imperfections that make us different. Besides there is no such thing as perfection. Its the imperfections that make world a beautiful place.

Mo

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