Mackenzie, you are so precious AND so good at teaching! Love to watch you. I think I know why foil has not been sticking. Need to wash the solder after applying. Thanks for the tip!
Thank you for sharing tips! I always re-watch videos just to make sure I'm doing it correctly lol. I appreciate the time you take to make these & just an update as well 💛 I hope you're having fun with your new cat 🐈
Thank you so much!! We are having a blast for sure, she is a little nutcase!! In the best way. I'm so glad you enjoy my videos, thank you for watching! 🖤
Your videos are seriously the best, thank you for sharing!! I feel like in a recent video you mentioned an Android app that you recommended for creating patterns, can you remind me what that was? Been trying to find a good one!
First spoil Solstice!! Thank you for your slways helpful, clear and concise instructions and tips! Question: What concerns do I need to be aware if I am on well water? Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and insights.
Thank you for watching! And you have to worry about everything and anything you wash down your drains if your on well water. Any chemicals you need to check what can and can't be cleaned/washed/poured down the drain. ♡
I was in the middle of researching solders when you posted this. Get out of my head! Also, patina and I don’t always get along so these tips are much appreciated.
Thanks so much for this! I watched at a month ago or so, and am finally about to try it for myself. I’m such a newb and this video is such a great instructional :) I’m glad I remembered to come back to it. ❤
I have learnt a lot from you - thank you so much. Have you ever used Jax Copper Plating Solution? If so, can you please teach us how to use it in a video?
@@MakenzieHallie 🤔 What iz up you guyz? Wellcommme to my Yoootube channel. If yer new here, my name is Mackenzie and I have a very loved kitten. If yer not new, thank you for coming back, I'm sure in part for the cat. Because she is meowvelous, I know. 😁
Wicked good video 😁 I always enjoy watching and listening to you for tips and teaching, but also because you remind me of home 😊 I live in Arkansas but was born and raised in Massachusetts. Lived in Whitman most of my life. Keep your videos coming and do what you can! No stressin! 🤩
Oh nice!! Thanks so much man, so glad you enjoy my videos and the little slice of home dude. How the heck did you end up in Arkansas, sure ain't new england!
@@MakenzieHallie my dad used to travel and work on boats. Him and my stepmom were looking at a mother earth magazine and Northwest Arkansas popped up. They came here and found a piece of land. When I graduated highschool, I moved here ☺ yea, its like a different world here compared to Mass. I grew up going to the cape and my grandma used to do some stained glass. My dad got me into it 20 years ago and now me and my husband both make glass and love it 💕 so glad to chat with you
You’ve become one of my top fave youtubers. You have an easy to listen to voice, great way of explaining, and bad ass aesthetic. In terms of what I’d like to see next-tips on soldering edges of pieces? Holding the piece up if it’s strangely shaped or round, then getting a bead on the edge (is it possible?) eludes me lol. Also, painting glass or if you know anything about copper overlay? Anyway, thanks again for your info and hard work!
Great explanation! Very helpful. I find Canfield the best at the moment. Love your new kitty. Hug her and cuddle as often as you want. Can’t spoil a cat too much. I had a very handsome Tuxedo cat, he was the love of my life after my puppy, a boxer girl years ago. I’m coming off of Covid-19 at the moment, feel as you do but not out of breath. I just can’t smell ANYTHING! Taste isn’t that great either. Just have to wait it out. I haven’t had the energy to do glass but I keep going down to my work space and gaze longingly at what’s on my bench to do. I’m using this time to get some ideas. I hope you get completely well soon. I do look forward to your videos. Concise and so well explained.
Glad to see you back on Makenzie, another great informative video. I wish I could have been able to clean my 52”x 20” Peacock that way. But have to be careful on how I handle and maneuver a heavy piece like that. Hope you feel better soon. And always love watching your videos.
Oh yea, need to take that baby out side lol!!! And thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed it. I do THINK I'm starting the get better? The chest rattle is really starting to diminish now. 🤞🤞
Solstice looks like Halloween. She’s going to top off your Halloween decor this year. My husband and I started making stained glass sun-catchers this past winter and finding your channel not only answered so many of our questions but also entertained us. Your interesting, thorough and sassy. We like your “hang out with me” videos so please more of those in the future. Prayers for your husband. Thank you Mackenzie
Hello! I do my best cleaning my piece using dawn, just like you show. My problem is that when I use black, when it dries it looks like 'flat' black, not shiny at all Do you have any tips for this? Thank you for what you do
I enjoy your videos! I've been making glass art for nearly 40 years and am always interested in how others do it. As for Solstice, she's still a kitten and needs/wants that mama warmth. You won't inhibit any feline independence by providing that. Having been blessed with both cats and dogs, the canines are the needy ones! Enjoy.
so glad you are ok, I was getting concerned! Hope that your illness continues to improve and that there are no lasting effects. I very much enjoy your videos, please keep them coming! Solder lines! Why do some come out so well and others do not? I like your info on different types of solder, so that is not the issue, nor is the flux. Novacan is the best! Be well, dear friend...
Thanks Bill! I'm so glad you enjoy them and I can definitely add that to my upcoming video list. So when you says come out not so well, what exactly do you mean? Like bumps or "breaks" in the smooth bead? Or is it related to foil?
@@MakenzieHallie no, I don't think it is the foil, that is flat and smooth. The bead is just not as smooth as I would like it to be. More like bumps, not breaks.
Would you patina jewelry? I've been making stained glass jewelry with water safe silver solder and I'd like to patina but cant find info on if its safe when dry for skin
I was going share with you something extremely handy that works great for free if you use dryer sheets when you dry your clothes? use 4 used dryer sheets .....line up..... lay 2 together twice then take corners of each set of 2 and tie together in a knot .. very easy to make :-) now you can use as a scrubby for Yukie greasy pots and pans then just throw out ........ or use with your soapy water to gently scrub your glass 🙂 then throw out works great! knot should be aprox 2 inches or so from corners Thank You very much as always I love your tutorials
Hi Makenzie. Great video. Love your kitty. Looks just like mine. The video was really great. I use only canfield also since 1989. Lol. I also use Canfield Technologies Soldermate II Flux. It is the only thing I use. I started way back when with Novacan..but when I tried canfield Flux I never went back. But you really need a fume trap when you use. Thanks for sharing. You do get what you pay for😘
Does the patina ever react on the iridescent glass? I’ve seen my glass have kind of a smoky look along my solder lines. Do you think it’s because the glass is cheap or the patina was on too long? Thanks!!
Oh boy. So I'd say possibly both. There was a certain white iridescent glass I remember doing this YEARS ago when I first started. I have no idea what it was, but I would get glass from anywhere back then. And now I don't let it sit on any glass too long. Are you finding it happening with more then 1 type or brand of glass?
Do you wear a respirator? And aren't you afraid of getting that on your fingers when you pour it in the lid ? I made my very first piece yesterday and I was a nervous wreck using the patina lol
Wow, thanks for the tips! I have been using gel flux and really hate the stickiness - will switch and see how it goes. Plus using a toothbrush - brilliant! And I love your kitty ❤️. Feel better soon!
Thank you! I was just wondering about this. I made something that I put patina on and wasn’t impressed, cleaning of the brush during it on the paper towel must be the key because everything else I pretty much do except for the perfect soldering (still working on that). Thank you, perfect timing. Love the cat!!!! I am winter solstice 😊
I personally use a wire brush on my solder before washing. Apply patina and scrub in with a soft toothbrush. It makes my patina almost jet black. The wire brush helps remove the chemical coating of the solder after it heats up.
@@MakenzieHallie I'm not big on it. It kind of sucks. But it's what is available locally at most shops. I'm looking for something I can get shipped in. I take pride in my glass work. And pro sucks
Agreed and agreed. Ebay is best bet for bulk right now. 10+ rolls at a time. I know it sucks. But if you can swing it, it's the best options out there.
I have read some people add a tiny bit of salt to the patina, You dont use 0000 steel wool on you solder after you use the dawn soap cleaning, than use the patina. Outstanding on your black tip, i think my mistake is i use paste flux, yes i clean it as you do, i will try the liquid flux and see if i have a different, Also why do you pull your patina back into the bottle, i was told it would contamated the patina, thank you😊
Sounds exactly like what we have. Extreme respiratory flu. We’re exhausted and can’t stop coughing. It’s rather disheartening! At least we can do this, enjoy your videos!
Thank you! So you really never polish your pieces with anything & they stay nice looking? Do you ever have to re wash them or do u ever get the white crusty spots after months go by? Thx!
Thank you for sharing this with all this information I really appreciate it I was wondering because I was using some solder and it was really weird acting I am going to try a different type of solder and hopefully get better results I am new to stained glass but I love it so far thank you for all your videos
Definitely give it a go, if something doesn't feel right, try a different brand, technique, etc. Once you find what you like you'll be like oh ok, this is it. Lol
@@MakenzieHallie thank you so much for your info I actually just ordered a hako solder iron and it came in yesterday I'm super excited to try it because of my other solder iron I could not find the proper tips for so I literally was working with a pointed tip to solder and that certainly is no fun lol I am learning a lot from your videos and really appreciate all your content I will probably order some recommended solder that you like to give it a shot I want my pieces to have the best quality possible thanks so much girly
Happy to help dude!!! And oh God no. With the stained glass soldering tip it will be a night and day difference!! It will feel easy using that now that you've learned on such a difficult tip to use. I hope you love the 601!! I do so much!!
Thanks for the tips. I'm a member of a stained glass FB page and many talk about adding salt to their patina to make it darker. Why would that be needed? You don't add it and your patina is dark black. Thanks!
hi makenzie! i'm a 20 year cat momma! i recommend getting solstice a feline sibling. go get her a little brother! she seems very lovey so i think it would work out well. and make sure to get her spayed before 5 months. congratulations! xx
Oh she is so so lovable, her and nova are best buddies now! I woke up to them two playing at 5am this morning. 😂😂🙄🙄. And absolutely, I get all my animals fixed as soon as it's safe. She is a result of overpopulation. If I can commit to two cats, I'm not sure yet. Lol. I'm still struggling pretty good with the idea of litter boxes. I think I just have this idea of my home smelling like cats and get really overwhelmed. Lol. But she has two, and I am just on top of it and it's all totally fine. You would never know. I'm trying. Thank you for your cat wisdom!
@@MakenzieHallie 😊yeah just scoop every day and you should be fine. whenever people come over they always comment on how it doesnt smell like cat! and i got a roomba recently and it helps tremendously with the litter tracking.
Ok noted, that's a great idea. Something tells me this little crazy kitty would love a roomba too 😂😂🙄🙄😂😂. She's currently batting my necklaces. Anything that moves/makes noise. Lol. Hasn't scratched me since I got her though. It's incredible how sweet she is and how much control of the claws she has. Getting cat scratches was also/kind of still is, a fear. I remember that shit hurting so bad as a kid. 😂😂 scary. And definitely. My sister's apartment is a prime example and opened my eyes. She has a cat, granted very outdoor, but you would never ever know. That's what I want. 😂🤣
@@MakenzieHallie i trim the boys' claws, which i recommend, but they are exclusively indoor. but it helps for sure when they stand on me. also forgot to say that theres no carpet in my apartment which i think probably helps with the smell and hairball situation. also also! i know you have a lot of plants so make sure to keep the toxic ones out of reach. my boys dont touch the plants, but i keep the begonia where they cant get to anyway. dont bring any lilies in because theyre super poisonous. if solstice starts to claw up any furniture make a long loop of packing tape (so it ends up like double-sided tape) and stick it to the furniture for a while until she learns she doesnt like to touch that! for food i recommend the first mate brand, which is made in canada, high quality and reasonably priced.
Re: Solstice ...love her, love her, love her! Let her be where she wants if you can stand it. You are the mama, she needs the love. My furries were rescues at 3 weeks of age. They are so loving, and comfortable around people because they were loved. You don't want a scaredy cat. If anyone says to avoid spoiling her, they are not cat people and if they have cats, that is sad. Friendly loving people cats have a better chance in adverse circumstances of which we won't talk about. Blessings Mack, to you and your new baby. Oh, and the dogs too. ✨🙏🤗
Ok noted all of that. I suppose my concern was making her too dependant on me or reliant on me picking her up that I create a cat that has no confidence or something. I can be really really intense with loving on my animals. I grew up with many many cats but I was too young to remember what we did or didn't do to make them all so wonderful. I just want to always make sure I'm doing the right thing for all my girls. Scary. Lol
She is so beautiful, she is just like my Tiger Lily. She loves you and it won't make her not independent. She is a Chimera Tortishell. She has picked you and tortoise always run the show. You do excellent stained glass tips.
First of all thank you so much!!!! I’m so happy you upload this video Makenzie! I loved it! You’re always so clear and precise with the info you give us! If you would ask me what I wanna see next…the answer would be..how to avoid copper foil to lift on the edges…especially when I do planters…sometimes it happened to me that after soldering and patina…on the door of the terrarium..after a few openings..it seems the foil is lifting..causing obviously the instability of the door itself…I hope I made it clear..and please forgive my bad English 🫠 Get well soon!!😘😘😘😘😘ps Solstice looks adorable 🥰
Oh no no, your English is great my friend! And I can totally put that on the upcoming video list! I will tell you there is a specific reason it's happening. Could be about 4 different things. ♡
Hope ya get well soon! 🙂btw i had a cat when i was a kid and i think once you've learned it you dont forget their language love the channel and love the style! thank you again for the video and all the hard work
Hi Makenzie, this video was great. I was never a fan of using black patina before because it always seemed so “dull”. Turns out I wasn’t using enough of it! Thanks for clarifying that we need to apply a generous amount! Just wondering what you use for your final polish on stained glass to keep everything sparkly? Thank you! :)
Great vid as always, Makenzie. And welcome Solstice!! As a cat mum I agree with others, spoil that baby with cuddles if she wants them, there's no harm in it
I know I’m late to the party, but I was under the impression that you shouldn’t pour the leftover patina back into the bottle since you used a dirty brush in the lid by dipping it multiple times. What is your opinion on this?
I have never heard this one before! I've never had a change in my patina from doing so. If you're wiping off your brush like I do, there is no way it's a significant enough amount to altar the potency in the rest of the bottle by pouring a cap full back in. If you're pouring out a glass full at a time and turning it all brown by continuously dipping a super dirty brush in the glass, then yea I'd say probably don't pour it back in!
Happy to help. Welcome to stained glass! It all can seem really overwhelming, and everyone seems to have there own way of doing things. So I'd say as long as your making your pieces with integrity metaphorically and physically, there is no right or wrong way to get things done. And just practice practice practice! 🖤🙏🏻✨️
I do not! I never have been a fan of polish as I personally don't see a difference between that and a good clean. But so many people disagree and use it too! So deff try it out for yourself and see what you prefer.
@MakenzieHallie I tried it and think it took away some of the blackness. I won't do it again on the black pantina, I prefer the matte look on the black. I like it on the silver, though.
Thanks for the great informative video :) I can see you don’t use steel wool to scrub the solder before applying the patina and you don’t use polish after applying patina and washing, are these steps you ever do or you don’t need to? I’m pretty new to stained glass so still unsure of the correct way to finish off my glass once soldered. Thank you :) xx
Oh no no you don't have to do anything! I would take steel wool to my solder if I needed to REMOVE patina or something. Then re-smooth it. No polish is necessary either, I never use it! We can do WHATEVER we want. I give you full permission! ♡♡
Amazing thank you! I’m going to order Dawn dish soap on Amazon, I’m in the UK and they don’t sell it here. We have fairy washing up liquid which I’m thinking might be the same thing?! Do you use a scrubbing sponge that has a bit of abrasive on one side and sponge on the other? Just wondering how abrasive the scrubber has to be! Definitely giving this a go as I hate steel wool! I do get a lot of black stuff come off when I polish though so thinking maybe my solder isn’t clean or something! Xx
Thanks for posting the video I was using a different solder recently (not canfield) and noticed impurities come up and thought i was doing something differently.... I think it was the solder! By the way which brand of foil do you prefer? Congrats on the new cat :)
Thanks Alex!! And foil I totally don't care. I mean granted venture tape is now closing down, we all don't have much of a choice but to buy off brand now. So I guess that's it. Venture tape. But it's out of business. 😔
First off, really like your vids. Informative and easy to follow. You mentioned that you don't have allergies, are you sure? New cat can lead to new allergy. Stress is possible too. Ask your doctor about trying low-dose Xanax for a month or so. It will help with anxiety if that's the problem. Shortness of breath and fatigue are symptoms of anxiety and depression. Just a thought. Good luck.
Indeed. I was sick before kitty. It's been the longest sickness 😔 and then I tried allergy meds for more then few days and it did absolutely nothing. But that major chest rattle has subsided and I do feel like I'm gaining a little more energy daily. I did not no that was a symptom of anxiety and depression. I battled anxiety pretty badly for the first time in my life when my husband was deployed a couple years ago and my dog started having seizures in that time. I think I had some wierd trauma with seizures from my mom being really sick and having them as a kid. It was awful. BUT after about a year/year and a half the anxiety slowly disappeared. So now I can get that fast heart rate from excitement, nervousness, etc, and not spiral into actual heart pounding, sweating, shaking anxiety. It just never comes you know what I mean? I can have my anxiety triggers and the real anxiety never comes. So I'm hoping that was just a year span in my life that I had anxiety. I don't feel that now. But depression, maybe. Its hard to focus for sure too but it is getting better everyday. BACK when I had anxiety attivan was my saving grace. I felt like a human again. LOL. Idk. Hopefully it's just from this adjustment time while he's newly gone. But now that I know this, I will be paying extra attention. Should I feel wierd or not like I'm getting better ill have a chat with doc for sure. ♡
Wow! Thanks for replying so quickly. Few, if any, creators do that so, guess I'll have to watch all your content now. Lol! I see more of the picture now. Sorry about your husband but, the greater good, right? Glad he chose to serve. Depression shows up in many different forms. You don't have to be curled up crying under a blanket to be depressed. I'm bi-polar and mine shows up in all sorts of ways. Usually loss of focus in my tasks and less enjoyment in them. Akin to ADD a little. Time for yourself is the best remedy. Watch a good movie or a night out with friends may help too. Just keep distracting yourself with menial tasks until it passes. If not, keep pestering the doc! Squeaky wheel gets the grease. Meditation and yoga, (for you, cuz you're young and fit, not for everyone), can be helpful too. Again, just suggestions, cuz you are the master of your own mind and state of. Thanks again.
Oh absolutely, its the least I can do! Thank you for all your ideas, experience & suggestions. And ok, noted. Totally agree. I've been having to take WAYYYYY more time then usual just watching movies I like, art I don't have to monetize & shopping, anything that can bring me peace of mind for the moment and pass the day. Sounds sad but im ok. Getting better everyday and getting closer to my workaholic, content self. Lol. And absolutely greater good. Military people are a breed all in there own. In the world we live in right now we need them all. 🤷♀️ Trying to muster up a dog walk now lol. Fingers crossed for me. 🤞🤞😂😂
@@MakenzieHallie You sound an awful lot like me. Have you been to see a therapist of some kind? I would suggest a psychologist first to confirm what I'm thinking and then getting a referral for a psychiatrist to further confirm and suggest meds, if necessary. I never cared for meds but, they do help some. It's the knowledge of the problem that helps the most. That's what I got out of it. Knowing you have an issue and knowing what that issue is helps in the long run. It's identifying those symptoms and what is causing them that pushes you towards a treatment that works for YOU. We're all different and it's a journey of self-discovery that can end in balance if you let it. That's the best I got. Use as you see fit and keep up the good work you do. Remember, some of us give a shit! Oh, and I don't think you'll have a problem finding the right dog for you, again.
No, no therapist anytime recently! There is no concern or anything i would have to see one right now. This is a very much a I'm sad because my military husband is gone again. 😂 Totally normal. But I'm already over a month in and just about back to my normal peppy self. If I had any major concerns I would do something about it for sure! I've been a military wife for 11 years this month, and the blues when they leave is par for the coarse! But, I appreciate your insight none the less!!! Also, I still have my both my girls- dogs!! I was saying I was getting ready to stop working, & take them for a walk. I would be DEVASTATED if something happened to my babies!! Lol! Also- there is NOTHING wrong with meds. They when used correctly, for the right person can be life saving. Like i mentioned, back when I experienced anxiety and the ptsd from my mom's seizures as a kid, the attivan was what made me feel just normal. Being on top of and proactive about any mental health struggles is number one priority. And sometimes that means meds, there is no shame in that!
Ugh bummer. Doc said it's just a nasty cold that's lasting a month+ that's going around everywhere. I hope you feel better man. All I have left now is the little bit of a runny nose.
Hi Mackenzie, glad to see you and hope you feel 100% soon. Also beautiful kitty. Thanks for the patina tips. I've been dipping the toothbrush lightly in the patina juice so next time I'm gonna soak it haha. If you need video ideas, can you do one on how to accurately grind to get your shapes lined up closer? By the time I'm done foiling, my pieces usually have gaps in them and everything gets all out of shape. Maybe you have some tips on getting your shapes to match your outlines. Thanks for your work! 😁✌🏻
Totally can add that to my upcoming video list Dan! Thank you, i think i am finally on the road to recovery. The major chest rattle is just about gone finally so thats great!! & thanks!! She definitely is a cute looking cat, she has opened my eyes to all cats. Lol! And absolutely, be generous with that stuff and it will fully penetrate the solder.
Also, flex her paws often with you fingers so that she gets used to it so that if you need to trim her nails later it will be easy. If you don't touch her paws often, she will get wiggly if you want to trim them later .. not fun. She also needs a scratching post, maybe by a window. She won't respond to catnip until a year of age... But put catnip on the post so she knows it's all hers to shred. All the best!
Oh definitely, got all of that already covered. She is such a chill cat, very much like a ragdoll when i pick her up, play with her paws, address her ear issues etc! I got lucky with this one for sure. Also she is OBSESSED with her catnip/catnip toys lol. Maybe she just likes the smell and goes crazy from excitement lol. She has a big beautiful black and white cat tree with hammocks, huts and scratching posts. Also plenty of toys, seperate scratchers, etc. She is spoiled for sure. 😂
Not a Dr, this is what we learned the hard way. Get a chest X-ray. My husband had dry cough, shortness of breath and exhaustion. Everyone thought it was allergies or asthma. It was IPF.
Love your kitten, she is beautiful. I don't know if all torties are like this but my sister has one and she's as stroppy as hell! 😂 Solstice looks like a little softie though! Hope you feel better soon! 😺❤️
Oh, she's a full nutcase. Very typical torty, super vocal, high energy, loves to play, but don't push your luck. Lol. But also has a very very sweet side. I got lucky with her for sure. She truly reminds of of a "ragdoll" kitty in those moments. But right now, she is WWE wrestling her moon toy, and doing drive by's at my feet. Lol. And now teasing my poor chihuahuas. 🙄😂
So hard to hear the American pronunciation of solder. It’s like when you get stuck on a word you don’t know when reading a book and you can’t absorb anything beyond the word you’re stuck on lol
Lmao oh no!! Totally know what you mean. It can be so annoying. Lol!! How do you guys pronounce it? Like really use the letter L? I think I've heard someone say it that way. Like, soul-der.
Dude, your on the internet. You sound not right in the head. If you dont like a video, you just move on. Like an adult. If you want attention, just say that. 🤣 yikes.
Cat Dad here. Go with the flow. If she wants to snuggle - snuggle. If she wants to wrestle - wrestle. If she wants to be left alone. Respect it.
Great Info as usual, but, hey, was that a FART at 5:08??!!??😁
Once again, nice straight forward tutorial with great tips. Good job, thanks!
Hi Love! There is nothing wrong with your sweet fur baby wanting to be that close to you. She’s bonding with you and that is very special. ❤️
Ok noted. Thanks man. I truly have no idea what to do with a cat. Lol. Learning. ♡
Mackenzie, you are so precious AND so good at teaching! Love to watch you. I think I know why foil has not been sticking. Need to wash the solder after applying. Thanks for the tip!
Thank you for sharing tips! I always re-watch videos just to make sure I'm doing it correctly lol. I appreciate the time you take to make these & just an update as well 💛 I hope you're having fun with your new cat 🐈
Thank you so much!! We are having a blast for sure, she is a little nutcase!! In the best way. I'm so glad you enjoy my videos, thank you for watching! 🖤
Your videos are seriously the best, thank you for sharing!!
I feel like in a recent video you mentioned an Android app that you recommended for creating patterns, can you remind me what that was? Been trying to find a good one!
I use pro create and sketchbook!
@@MakenzieHallie Thank you!
Welcome!!!
First spoil Solstice!!
Thank you for your slways helpful, clear and concise instructions and tips!
Question: What concerns do I need to be aware if I am on well water?
Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and insights.
Thank you for watching! And you have to worry about everything and anything you wash down your drains if your on well water. Any chemicals you need to check what can and can't be cleaned/washed/poured down the drain. ♡
I was in the middle of researching solders when you posted this. Get out of my head!
Also, patina and I don’t always get along so these tips are much appreciated.
Perfect timing then! Thanks so much Elizabeth! ♡♡♡
Thanks so much for this! I watched at a month ago or so, and am finally about to try it for myself. I’m such a newb and this video is such a great instructional :) I’m glad I remembered to come back to it. ❤
I have learnt a lot from you - thank you so much. Have you ever used Jax Copper Plating Solution? If so, can you please teach us how to use it in a video?
I can absolutely do that. ♡
You really inspired me to express my creative side so I wanted to send you a shout out and say thank you.
I appreciate that so much Dan, I'm so glad you felt inspired!!! ♡♡♡♡
Solstice is a beautiful kitty! She loves being close to you because she loves you! Great job on the video! Feel better soon!
Thank youuuu!!!! Im glad you enjoyed the video and I'm definitely finally on the mend I think. No more major chest rattle. ♡♡
Just give your new kitty all the love!💗😸
Definitely doing that! I just didn't want to create a monster lol. Like can I do harm by being so attentive, snuggly, etc with a cat? Idk. Lol
@@MakenzieHallie 🤔 What iz up you guyz? Wellcommme to my Yoootube channel. If yer new here, my name is Mackenzie and I have a very loved kitten. If yer not new, thank you for coming back, I'm sure in part for the cat. Because she is meowvelous, I know. 😁
So happy you are feeling better. Thank you so much for sharing. I didn't know about cleaning my brush. I will remember that. Thank you.
Thank you Edythe!! Glad you enjoyed the video. ♡♡
Yay! So happy you adopted a kitten. We just adopted two cats. 💕
Woohoo!! That's awesome. So so many kitties and cats that need good loving homes.
Wicked good video 😁 I always enjoy watching and listening to you for tips and teaching, but also because you remind me of home 😊 I live in Arkansas but was born and raised in Massachusetts. Lived in Whitman most of my life. Keep your videos coming and do what you can! No stressin! 🤩
Oh nice!! Thanks so much man, so glad you enjoy my videos and the little slice of home dude. How the heck did you end up in Arkansas, sure ain't new england!
@@MakenzieHallie my dad used to travel and work on boats. Him and my stepmom were looking at a mother earth magazine and Northwest Arkansas popped up. They came here and found a piece of land. When I graduated highschool, I moved here ☺ yea, its like a different world here compared to Mass. I grew up going to the cape and my grandma used to do some stained glass. My dad got me into it 20 years ago and now me and my husband both make glass and love it 💕 so glad to chat with you
Thanks for the video! I found it very helpful for my new stained glass journey!
Never heard of washing after patina. Will try on my piece I'm working on. Thanks
I love your cat. My cat wanted to sleep by my neck all the time too when I got her when she was 9 weeks old. Let her. It's good.
Thanks, me too! Lol! & Definitely. She is the MOST cuddly cat I've ever had/met. It's incredible. Such a love bug!!!
You’ve become one of my top fave youtubers. You have an easy to listen to voice, great way of explaining, and bad ass aesthetic. In terms of what I’d like to see next-tips on soldering edges of pieces? Holding the piece up if it’s strangely shaped or round, then getting a bead on the edge (is it possible?) eludes me lol. Also, painting glass or if you know anything about copper overlay? Anyway, thanks again for your info and hard work!
Absolutely can add all of that to the upcoming video list my friend! I'm so glad your enjoying my channel, thank you for watching! ♡♡♡
Great explanation! Very helpful. I find Canfield the best at the moment.
Love your new kitty. Hug her and cuddle as often as you want. Can’t spoil a cat too much. I had a very handsome Tuxedo cat, he was the love of my life after my puppy, a boxer girl years ago.
I’m coming off of Covid-19 at the moment, feel as you do but not out of breath. I just can’t smell ANYTHING! Taste isn’t that great either. Just have to wait it out. I haven’t had the energy to do glass but I keep going down to my work space and gaze longingly at what’s on my bench to do. I’m using this time to get some ideas.
I hope you get completely well soon. I do look forward to your videos. Concise and so well explained.
Glad to see you back on Makenzie, another great informative video. I wish I could have been able to clean my 52”x 20” Peacock that way. But have to be careful on how I handle and maneuver a heavy piece like that. Hope you feel better soon. And always love watching your videos.
Oh yea, need to take that baby out side lol!!! And thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed it. I do THINK I'm starting the get better? The chest rattle is really starting to diminish now. 🤞🤞
Thank you. Great demo..liquid flux user.👍👍
is there a video on how to solder chains and jumpers around stained glass projects?
Solstice looks like Halloween. She’s going to top off your Halloween decor this year. My husband and I started making stained glass sun-catchers this past winter and finding your channel not only answered so many of our questions but also entertained us. Your interesting, thorough and sassy. We like your “hang out with me” videos so please more of those in the future. Prayers for your husband. Thank you Mackenzie
Thank you so so much! & Welcome to stained glass! Im so glad your enjoying my videos, thank you for your support.
Hello! I do my best cleaning my piece using dawn, just like you show. My problem is that when I use black, when it dries it looks like 'flat' black, not shiny at all Do you have any tips for this? Thank you for what you do
You're videos are so incredibly helpful! Do you think you could do a video on painting stained glass?
I can definitely do that! But are we talking painting on stained glass or painting faux stained glass?
@@MakenzieHallie definitely on stained glass 😃
Ok perfect lol. Faux is a well deepened pet peeve now. 😂😂
@@MakenzieHallie Same!!
Thank u for this video ! Does applying wax is indispensable? I see many people adding wax on their pieces after patina step ? ☺️
I have never been a fan of wax so I don't use it at all. I don't see any real benefit personally!
I enjoy your videos! I've been making glass art for nearly 40 years and am always interested in how others do it. As for Solstice, she's still a kitten and needs/wants that mama warmth. You won't inhibit any feline independence by providing that. Having been blessed with both cats and dogs, the canines are the needy ones! Enjoy.
Thank you so much Julia! And ok noted. I've been giving her all the love!!!
so glad you are ok, I was getting concerned! Hope that your illness continues to improve and that there are no lasting effects. I very much enjoy your videos, please keep them coming! Solder lines! Why do some come out so well and others do not? I like your info on different types of solder, so that is not the issue, nor is the flux. Novacan is the best! Be well, dear friend...
Thanks Bill! I'm so glad you enjoy them and I can definitely add that to my upcoming video list. So when you says come out not so well, what exactly do you mean? Like bumps or "breaks" in the smooth bead? Or is it related to foil?
@@MakenzieHallie no, I don't think it is the foil, that is flat and smooth. The bead is just not as smooth as I would like it to be. More like bumps, not breaks.
Makenzie, I hope you feel better soon, beautiful kitty, congrats on your new furbaby! Loved this video, ty for the info, very helpful and appreciated.
Thanks so much Steph!! Meow!!!
Would you patina jewelry? I've been making stained glass jewelry with water safe silver solder and I'd like to patina but cant find info on if its safe when dry for skin
Yes you absolutely can! You need to use patina for jewelry though! ♡
I was going share with you something extremely handy that works great for free if you use dryer sheets when you dry your clothes?
use 4 used dryer sheets .....line up..... lay 2 together twice then take corners of each set of 2 and tie together in a knot .. very easy to make :-)
now you can use as a scrubby for Yukie greasy pots and pans then just throw out ........ or use with your soapy water to gently scrub your glass 🙂 then throw out works great!
knot should be aprox 2 inches or so from corners
Thank You very much as always I love your tutorials
Hi Makenzie. Great video. Love your kitty. Looks just like mine. The video was really great. I use only canfield also since 1989. Lol. I also use Canfield Technologies Soldermate II Flux. It is the only thing I use. I started way back when with Novacan..but when I tried canfield Flux I never went back. But you really need a fume trap when you use. Thanks for sharing. You do get what you pay for😘
Oh cool!! I'll have to try the Canfield. I'll look it up right now!!!
If you choose to use copper patina what copper foil tape should you use?
LOVE Solstice!!! She's beautiful! How can I share a picture of my cat with you? She has a very stubby tail. Hope you feel better soon!!!!!
Thanks man!! She is a cutie! And do you have Instagram?!
@@MakenzieHallie yes. ilovethebeach1959
Does the patina ever react on the iridescent glass? I’ve seen my glass have kind of a smoky look along my solder lines. Do you think it’s because the glass is cheap or the patina was on too long? Thanks!!
Oh boy. So I'd say possibly both. There was a certain white iridescent glass I remember doing this YEARS ago when I first started. I have no idea what it was, but I would get glass from anywhere back then. And now I don't let it sit on any glass too long. Are you finding it happening with more then 1 type or brand of glass?
Do you wear a respirator? And aren't you afraid of getting that on your fingers when you pour it in the lid ? I made my very first piece yesterday and I was a nervous wreck using the patina lol
Thanks for this video I have had the qyestion about black patina, Thia did answer my question and has helped me. (aka Half Blind Stained Glass Artist)
Wow, thanks for the tips! I have been using gel flux and really hate the stickiness - will switch and see how it goes. Plus using a toothbrush - brilliant! And I love your kitty ❤️. Feel better soon!
Thank you Anjanette!! So glad you enjoyed the video, and kitty! Lol! Meow!
Thank you! I was just wondering about this. I made something that I put patina on and wasn’t impressed, cleaning of the brush during it on the paper towel must be the key because everything else I pretty much do except for the perfect soldering (still working on that). Thank you, perfect timing.
Love the cat!!!! I am winter solstice 😊
Where do you buy your glass you always have the best colors
I personally use a wire brush on my solder before washing. Apply patina and scrub in with a soft toothbrush. It makes my patina almost jet black. The wire brush helps remove the chemical coating of the solder after it heats up.
What solder brand do you use?
The label says Studio Pro, however I am sure that is just a label that was paid for by the seller. It's a basic 60/40 solder.
I do not recommend studio pro, I will get it locally if I'm in a pinch. I go over my most used/favorite list of solders in this video!
@@MakenzieHallie I'm not big on it. It kind of sucks. But it's what is available locally at most shops. I'm looking for something I can get shipped in. I take pride in my glass work. And pro sucks
Agreed and agreed. Ebay is best bet for bulk right now. 10+ rolls at a time. I know it sucks. But if you can swing it, it's the best options out there.
Do you use a different brush for copper and black patina?
If I did ever use a patina other than black, yes absolutely I would. Just to be extra extra safe.
Hello. Does this patina works in brass or cooper ?? Thank you so much.
thank You for such great information. Love your new cat so adorable .
I have read some people add a tiny bit of salt to the patina, You dont use 0000 steel wool on you solder after you use the dawn soap cleaning, than use the patina. Outstanding on your black tip, i think my mistake is i use paste flux, yes i clean it as you do, i will try the liquid flux and see if i have a different, Also why do you pull your patina back into the bottle, i was told it would contamated the patina, thank you😊
Sounds exactly like what we have. Extreme respiratory flu. We’re exhausted and can’t stop coughing. It’s rather disheartening! At least we can do this, enjoy your videos!
Thank you! So you really never polish your pieces with anything & they stay nice looking? Do you ever have to re wash them or do u ever get the white crusty spots after months go by?
Thx!
Thank you for sharing this with all this information I really appreciate it I was wondering because I was using some solder and it was really weird acting I am going to try a different type of solder and hopefully get better results I am new to stained glass but I love it so far thank you for all your videos
Definitely give it a go, if something doesn't feel right, try a different brand, technique, etc. Once you find what you like you'll be like oh ok, this is it. Lol
@@MakenzieHallie thank you so much for your info I actually just ordered a hako solder iron and it came in yesterday I'm super excited to try it because of my other solder iron I could not find the proper tips for so I literally was working with a pointed tip to solder and that certainly is no fun lol I am learning a lot from your videos and really appreciate all your content I will probably order some recommended solder that you like to give it a shot I want my pieces to have the best quality possible thanks so much girly
Happy to help dude!!! And oh God no. With the stained glass soldering tip it will be a night and day difference!! It will feel easy using that now that you've learned on such a difficult tip to use. I hope you love the 601!! I do so much!!
Thanks for the tips. I'm a member of a stained glass FB page and many talk about adding salt to their patina to make it darker. Why would that be needed? You don't add it and your patina is dark black. Thanks!
hi makenzie! i'm a 20 year cat momma! i recommend getting solstice a feline sibling. go get her a little brother! she seems very lovey so i think it would work out well. and make sure to get her spayed before 5 months. congratulations! xx
Oh she is so so lovable, her and nova are best buddies now! I woke up to them two playing at 5am this morning. 😂😂🙄🙄. And absolutely, I get all my animals fixed as soon as it's safe. She is a result of overpopulation.
If I can commit to two cats, I'm not sure yet. Lol. I'm still struggling pretty good with the idea of litter boxes. I think I just have this idea of my home smelling like cats and get really overwhelmed. Lol. But she has two, and I am just on top of it and it's all totally fine. You would never know. I'm trying. Thank you for your cat wisdom!
@@MakenzieHallie 😊yeah just scoop every day and you should be fine. whenever people come over they always comment on how it doesnt smell like cat! and i got a roomba recently and it helps tremendously with the litter tracking.
Ok noted, that's a great idea. Something tells me this little crazy kitty would love a roomba too 😂😂🙄🙄😂😂. She's currently batting my necklaces. Anything that moves/makes noise. Lol. Hasn't scratched me since I got her though. It's incredible how sweet she is and how much control of the claws she has. Getting cat scratches was also/kind of still is, a fear. I remember that shit hurting so bad as a kid. 😂😂 scary. And definitely. My sister's apartment is a prime example and opened my eyes. She has a cat, granted very outdoor, but you would never ever know. That's what I want. 😂🤣
@@MakenzieHallie i trim the boys' claws, which i recommend, but they are exclusively indoor. but it helps for sure when they stand on me. also forgot to say that theres no carpet in my apartment which i think probably helps with the smell and hairball situation. also also! i know you have a lot of plants so make sure to keep the toxic ones out of reach. my boys dont touch the plants, but i keep the begonia where they cant get to anyway. dont bring any lilies in because theyre super poisonous. if solstice starts to claw up any furniture make a long loop of packing tape (so it ends up like double-sided tape) and stick it to the furniture for a while until she learns she doesnt like to touch that! for food i recommend the first mate brand, which is made in canada, high quality and reasonably priced.
Thanks for info and by the way you will be a great cat mom.
Thank you Cyndi!! ♡♡ 🐈⬛🐈⬛
Re: Solstice ...love her, love her, love her! Let her be where she wants if you can stand it. You are the mama, she needs the love. My furries were rescues at 3 weeks of age. They are so loving, and comfortable around people because they were loved. You don't want a scaredy cat. If anyone says to avoid spoiling her, they are not cat people and if they have cats, that is sad. Friendly loving people cats have a better chance in adverse circumstances of which we won't talk about. Blessings Mack, to you and your new baby. Oh, and the dogs too. ✨🙏🤗
Ok noted all of that. I suppose my concern was making her too dependant on me or reliant on me picking her up that I create a cat that has no confidence or something. I can be really really intense with loving on my animals. I grew up with many many cats but I was too young to remember what we did or didn't do to make them all so wonderful. I just want to always make sure I'm doing the right thing for all my girls. Scary. Lol
Really like the kitty and the video
Thanks Sylvia! 🖤
Feel better! Thank you for the tip!
Thank you Joyce!
She is so beautiful, she is just like my Tiger Lily. She loves you and it won't make her not independent. She is a Chimera Tortishell. She has picked you and tortoise always run the show. You do excellent stained glass tips.
Do you rinse with just water after the dawn dish soap?
Thank you for all you do!!!
Your kitten is like a baby likes being close to your body, it comforts the kitten
What size tip do you normally use to solder with?
There is really only 1 stained glass soldering tip, "the stained glass soldering tip." ♡
First of all thank you so much!!!! I’m so happy you upload this video Makenzie! I loved it! You’re always so clear and precise with the info you give us! If you would ask me what I wanna see next…the answer would be..how to avoid copper foil to lift on the edges…especially when I do planters…sometimes it happened to me that after soldering and patina…on the door of the terrarium..after a few openings..it seems the foil is lifting..causing obviously the instability of the door itself…I hope I made it clear..and please forgive my bad English 🫠
Get well soon!!😘😘😘😘😘ps Solstice looks adorable 🥰
Oh no no, your English is great my friend! And I can totally put that on the upcoming video list! I will tell you there is a specific reason it's happening. Could be about 4 different things. ♡
@@MakenzieHallie Thank you so so much for answering!!! I really appreciate that ✨have a great day!
Anytime! I'll have that video up asap
Hope ya get well soon! 🙂btw i had a cat when i was a kid and i think once you've learned it you dont forget their language
love the channel and love the style! thank you again for the video and all the hard work
As always, thank you so much Michael! So glad you enjoyed the video. 🙏🖤
Congrats on the little one! Did you get her on the solstice? Glad you're doing better!
Yes I did! And thank you!! Definitely getting better, the crazy chest rattle is FINALLY just about gone. ♡♡
I love your new baby girl, congratulations 🥰
Hi Makenzie, this video was great. I was never a fan of using black patina before because it always seemed so “dull”. Turns out I wasn’t using enough of it! Thanks for clarifying that we need to apply a generous amount!
Just wondering what you use for your final polish on stained glass to keep everything sparkly? Thank you! :)
Great vid as always, Makenzie. And welcome Solstice!! As a cat mum I agree with others, spoil that baby with cuddles if she wants them, there's no harm in it
I know I’m late to the party, but I was under the impression that you shouldn’t pour the leftover patina back into the bottle since you used a dirty brush in the lid by dipping it multiple times. What is your opinion on this?
I have never heard this one before! I've never had a change in my patina from doing so. If you're wiping off your brush like I do, there is no way it's a significant enough amount to altar the potency in the rest of the bottle by pouring a cap full back in. If you're pouring out a glass full at a time and turning it all brown by continuously dipping a super dirty brush in the glass, then yea I'd say probably don't pour it back in!
@@MakenzieHallie thank you for answering… I’m just getting started and am loving your videos!
Happy to help. Welcome to stained glass! It all can seem really overwhelming, and everyone seems to have there own way of doing things. So I'd say as long as your making your pieces with integrity metaphorically and physically, there is no right or wrong way to get things done. And just practice practice practice! 🖤🙏🏻✨️
Do you polish it after the final soapy bath?
I do not! I never have been a fan of polish as I personally don't see a difference between that and a good clean. But so many people disagree and use it too! So deff try it out for yourself and see what you prefer.
@MakenzieHallie I tried it and think it took away some of the blackness. I won't do it again on the black pantina, I prefer the matte look on the black. I like it on the silver, though.
@michelleb3356 absolutely can see that. And agree. Maybe that's why, because I love the black patina so much.
You are the best of the best! 🖤🌙🖤🌙🖤🌙🖤🌙🖤🌙🖤
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Thanks for the great informative video :) I can see you don’t use steel wool to scrub the solder before applying the patina and you don’t use polish after applying patina and washing, are these steps you ever do or you don’t need to? I’m pretty new to stained glass so still unsure of the correct way to finish off my glass once soldered. Thank you :) xx
Oh no no you don't have to do anything! I would take steel wool to my solder if I needed to REMOVE patina or something. Then re-smooth it. No polish is necessary either, I never use it! We can do WHATEVER we want. I give you full permission! ♡♡
Amazing thank you! I’m going to order Dawn dish soap on Amazon, I’m in the UK and they don’t sell it here. We have fairy washing up liquid which I’m thinking might be the same thing?! Do you use a scrubbing sponge that has a bit of abrasive on one side and sponge on the other? Just wondering how abrasive the scrubber has to be! Definitely giving this a go as I hate steel wool! I do get a lot of black stuff come off when I polish though so thinking maybe my solder isn’t clean or something! Xx
Love your cat! Some cats are just very lovable Enjoy!!
Thank you for sharing your tips!
If kitty wants cuddles, give kittty cuddles. Means she feels safe with you 🎉
You are awwsome. Thank you for sharing
Thanks for posting the video I was using a different solder recently (not canfield) and noticed impurities come up and thought i was doing something differently.... I think it was the solder! By the way which brand of foil do you prefer? Congrats on the new cat :)
Thanks Alex!! And foil I totally don't care. I mean granted venture tape is now closing down, we all don't have much of a choice but to buy off brand now. So I guess that's it. Venture tape. But it's out of business. 😔
Edco foil is great. Made in the USA. I think it's in the price range of Venture. I prefer Edco actually. It reminds me of the texture of silk ribbon.
Ok noted. I'll check that brand out!!!
First off, really like your vids. Informative and easy to follow. You mentioned that you don't have allergies, are you sure? New cat can lead to new allergy. Stress is possible too. Ask your doctor about trying low-dose Xanax for a month or so. It will help with anxiety if that's the problem. Shortness of breath and fatigue are symptoms of anxiety and depression. Just a thought. Good luck.
Indeed. I was sick before kitty. It's been the longest sickness 😔 and then I tried allergy meds for more then few days and it did absolutely nothing. But that major chest rattle has subsided and I do feel like I'm gaining a little more energy daily. I did not no that was a symptom of anxiety and depression. I battled anxiety pretty badly for the first time in my life when my husband was deployed a couple years ago and my dog started having seizures in that time. I think I had some wierd trauma with seizures from my mom being really sick and having them as a kid. It was awful. BUT after about a year/year and a half the anxiety slowly disappeared. So now I can get that fast heart rate from excitement, nervousness, etc, and not spiral into actual heart pounding, sweating, shaking anxiety. It just never comes you know what I mean? I can have my anxiety triggers and the real anxiety never comes. So I'm hoping that was just a year span in my life that I had anxiety. I don't feel that now. But depression, maybe. Its hard to focus for sure too but it is getting better everyday. BACK when I had anxiety attivan was my saving grace. I felt like a human again. LOL. Idk. Hopefully it's just from this adjustment time while he's newly gone. But now that I know this, I will be paying extra attention. Should I feel wierd or not like I'm getting better ill have a chat with doc for sure. ♡
Wow! Thanks for replying so quickly. Few, if any, creators do that so, guess I'll have to watch all your content now. Lol! I see more of the picture now. Sorry about your husband but, the greater good, right? Glad he chose to serve. Depression shows up in many different forms. You don't have to be curled up crying under a blanket to be depressed. I'm bi-polar and mine shows up in all sorts of ways. Usually loss of focus in my tasks and less enjoyment in them. Akin to ADD a little. Time for yourself is the best remedy. Watch a good movie or a night out with friends may help too. Just keep distracting yourself with menial tasks until it passes. If not, keep pestering the doc! Squeaky wheel gets the grease. Meditation and yoga, (for you, cuz you're young and fit, not for everyone), can be helpful too. Again, just suggestions, cuz you are the master of your own mind and state of. Thanks again.
Oh absolutely, its the least I can do! Thank you for all your ideas, experience & suggestions. And ok, noted. Totally agree. I've been having to take WAYYYYY more time then usual just watching movies I like, art I don't have to monetize & shopping, anything that can bring me peace of mind for the moment and pass the day. Sounds sad but im ok. Getting better everyday and getting closer to my workaholic, content self. Lol. And absolutely greater good. Military people are a breed all in there own. In the world we live in right now we need them all. 🤷♀️
Trying to muster up a dog walk now lol. Fingers crossed for me. 🤞🤞😂😂
@@MakenzieHallie You sound an awful lot like me. Have you been to see a therapist of some kind? I would suggest a psychologist first to confirm what I'm thinking and then getting a referral for a psychiatrist to further confirm and suggest meds, if necessary. I never cared for meds but, they do help some. It's the knowledge of the problem that helps the most. That's what I got out of it. Knowing you have an issue and knowing what that issue is helps in the long run. It's identifying those symptoms and what is causing them that pushes you towards a treatment that works for YOU. We're all different and it's a journey of self-discovery that can end in balance if you let it. That's the best I got. Use as you see fit and keep up the good work you do. Remember, some of us give a shit! Oh, and I don't think you'll have a problem finding the right dog for you, again.
No, no therapist anytime recently! There is no concern or anything i would have to see one right now. This is a very much a I'm sad because my military husband is gone again. 😂 Totally normal. But I'm already over a month in and just about back to my normal peppy self. If I had any major concerns I would do something about it for sure! I've been a military wife for 11 years this month, and the blues when they leave is par for the coarse! But, I appreciate your insight none the less!!! Also, I still have my both my girls- dogs!! I was saying I was getting ready to stop working, & take them for a walk. I would be DEVASTATED if something happened to my babies!! Lol!
Also- there is NOTHING wrong with meds. They when used correctly, for the right person can be life saving. Like i mentioned, back when I experienced anxiety and the ptsd from my mom's seizures as a kid, the attivan was what made me feel just normal. Being on top of and proactive about any mental health struggles is number one priority. And sometimes that means meds, there is no shame in that!
Thanks for your help 👍
Feel better, I’m going true the same currently:(
Ugh bummer. Doc said it's just a nasty cold that's lasting a month+ that's going around everywhere. I hope you feel better man. All I have left now is the little bit of a runny nose.
Hi Mackenzie, glad to see you and hope you feel 100% soon. Also beautiful kitty.
Thanks for the patina tips. I've been dipping the toothbrush lightly in the patina juice so next time I'm gonna soak it haha.
If you need video ideas, can you do one on how to accurately grind to get your shapes lined up closer? By the time I'm done foiling, my pieces usually have gaps in them and everything gets all out of shape. Maybe you have some tips on getting your shapes to match your outlines.
Thanks for your work! 😁✌🏻
Totally can add that to my upcoming video list Dan! Thank you, i think i am finally on the road to recovery. The major chest rattle is just about gone finally so thats great!! & thanks!! She definitely is a cute looking cat, she has opened my eyes to all cats. Lol!
And absolutely, be generous with that stuff and it will fully penetrate the solder.
Also, flex her paws often with you fingers so that she gets used to it so that if you need to trim her nails later it will be easy. If you don't touch her paws often, she will get wiggly if you want to trim them later .. not fun. She also needs a scratching post, maybe by a window. She won't respond to catnip until a year of age... But put catnip on the post so she knows it's all hers to shred. All the best!
Oh definitely, got all of that already covered. She is such a chill cat, very much like a ragdoll when i pick her up, play with her paws, address her ear issues etc! I got lucky with this one for sure. Also she is OBSESSED with her catnip/catnip toys lol. Maybe she just likes the smell and goes crazy from excitement lol. She has a big beautiful black and white cat tree with hammocks, huts and scratching posts. Also plenty of toys, seperate scratchers, etc. She is spoiled for sure. 😂
I was wondering if old patina is not as effective
Yes it absolutely does! The older it gets, the less effective it is.
@@MakenzieHallie rings on the glass ahhhhhhh! 😬😬😬😬
@@MakenzieHallie its like nails on the chalkboard 😬😬😬 hope you feel better soon and kick the crud
Aw omg I love the sound!! Nails on a chalkboard?! Lol.
@@MakenzieHallie nope cant do it 😂😂
Thanks!
Thank YOU! 🖤🙏🏻
Not a Dr, this is what we learned the hard way. Get a chest X-ray. My husband had dry cough, shortness of breath and exhaustion. Everyone thought it was allergies or asthma. It was IPF.
Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that. Thankfully I'm better now, it was the sickness my nephews had. I hope hubby is ok.
Love your kitten, she is beautiful. I don't know if all torties are like this but my sister has one and she's as stroppy as hell! 😂 Solstice looks like a little softie though!
Hope you feel better soon!
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Oh, she's a full nutcase. Very typical torty, super vocal, high energy, loves to play, but don't push your luck. Lol. But also has a very very sweet side. I got lucky with her for sure. She truly reminds of of a "ragdoll" kitty in those moments. But right now, she is WWE wrestling her moon toy, and doing drive by's at my feet. Lol.
And now teasing my poor chihuahuas. 🙄😂
5:06 - 5:08 was that you or one of the dogs?🤣
😂🤣 very much edited in.
I thought I was going (more) crazy! Sounded like a cute little toot 😂😂😂
Hahaha...I was just scanning these comments to see if anyone else caught that😂. I love your videos, hope you're doing well!!
yes, it does stink...but love this craft! Worth every penny!
Lmfao i would never in a million years actually do that!! Lol. Fully edited in sound bite for timing.
Appreciate you!
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Cat mom here. She's bonding with you. Mine lays on my chest at night.
Your cat is a perfect camouflage.😅
So hard to hear the American pronunciation of solder. It’s like when you get stuck on a word you don’t know when reading a book and you can’t absorb anything beyond the word you’re stuck on lol
Lmao oh no!! Totally know what you mean. It can be so annoying. Lol!! How do you guys pronounce it? Like really use the letter L? I think I've heard someone say it that way. Like, soul-der.
That’s right! We do say it that way. So are American servicemen pronounced sodiers lol xx
Too much chatter. Lost me at the 4 minute blab point.
You must be a joy to be around. Leaving youtube COMMENTS LIKE THAT 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 I can't.
.....aaaand pretty sure you broke wind at the 5:07 point .....that and how much you waste words and time---- you lost me at 6:15
Dude, your on the internet. You sound not right in the head. If you dont like a video, you just move on. Like an adult. If you want attention, just say that. 🤣 yikes.
Whole lot of unnecessary yapping going on in the first 5 minutes. Get to the point of the video !
Bro, you good? 😂😂🤣🤣🤣
My face when a new Makenzie video releases: 🥹🥹🥹
Always love how genuine you come across. Thank you for helping the community by making great videos!!!
Thanks Jess!!! Im so glad you enjoy my videos, thank you thank you!!! 🙏🙏🖤🖤