Gifts for technique fans
Know someone who loves technique? Pick their favourite topic for gift ideas, with a fact to share when they open it.
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Animation
The word "animation" comes from the Latin word "anima," meaning "soul" or "life."
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Drywall Repair
Drywall screws should be slightly countersunk, but not so much that the screw head is below the surface of the drywall. This prevents cracking and allows for proper finishing.
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Electrical Wiring Basics
Aluminum wiring, while cheaper than copper, is more prone to overheating and fire hazards if not installed and maintained properly according to specific code requirements.
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Laser Cutting/Engraving
Laser cutting can be used to create incredibly intricate designs, even on materials as delicate as paper, achieving levels of detail impossible with traditional cutting methods.
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Masonry
Many Masonic lodges have unique, secret handshakes and passwords specific to that lodge, adding another layer to their rituals.
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Painting Techniques
Sgraffito, a painting technique, involves scratching through layers of paint to reveal underlying colors, creating a textured effect.
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Plumbing Basics
The average toilet uses about 1.6 gallons of water per flush. (This is significantly less than older models!)
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Sampling
In statistical sampling, a sample's representativeness is crucial, but even a perfectly representative sample will still have some degree of error compared to the population it represents. This is known as sampling error.
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Soldering
The solder used in electronics is often a blend of tin and lead, but lead-free solders are increasingly common due to environmental concerns.
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Special effects/VFX
The iconic shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's *Psycho* used chocolate syrup, not blood.
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Tile Setting
Some tile setters use lasers to ensure perfectly straight lines and consistent spacing, especially on large projects.
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Wood Finishing
French polishing, a traditional wood finishing technique, uses shellac dissolved in alcohol, and the rubbing motion generates heat that helps the shellac blend seamlessly.
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