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Releasing Your Creative Thinking with Melamine Paper Board: Advice

What can patent attorneys learn from the knitting community? I have posted before about a shining example of a knitting pattern search website which puts Espacenet to shame. Today I'd like to highlight the TECHknitting blog. Its use of technical writing and illustration to explain complicated concepts in detail is first-class, and an inspiration for drafting patent applications. It reminds me of the advice from the classic UK patent attorney paper "Mickelthwait on Drafting", along the lines of "Sesquipedalian expressions of a redundant character inherently introduce a tendency to obfuscate, but short words make things clear". Does anyone else have an example from outside the patent world of excellent technical writing?

What do we do? check it here. A compilation about how the handmade sinks are produced.

Here's the story of our little home business! Back in 2020, during the COVID lockdown, my partner Diana (who always was a 'crafter') got herself back into her hobbies. Among many crafty things, she wanted to stencil onto bottles, but couldn't make usual standard stencils work. They didn't stay put (despite stencil spray and masking tape) and they leaked on the edges, spoiling the design. So, she had the thought of self-adhesive stencils that would stick to a curved glass bottle. This might stop them moving, and also help to seal the design against the surface. She looked and looked, but couldn't find anything in the UK of decent quality, and in a range of designs. So she looked overseas, and found a couple of suppliers... one in Russia, one in Ukraine... Quite quickly, we decided to start importing these stencils to sell in the UK - and Arabesque Stencils was born. Diana is from Latvia, and speaks Russian, so working with suppliers in Russia and Ukraine in their native language was a very happy coincidence. Well, in 2020 it was... in February 2022 things changed quite dramatically. The Russia/Ukraine conflict meant that we lost both of our suppliers at the same time. We either had to find new suppliers, shut up shop... or take the plunge and start designing and manufacturing our own. We wanted our stencils to be a big step up in quality from those earlier imported ones. We wanted a range of sizes, lots of designs, better performance, stronger material, and new useful features like a waterproof backing sheet. We spent a long time researching and testing, seeking out suppliers of materials, comparing cutting machines, and thinking up new techniques. Eventually, we found exactly what we wanted. We now design, make and sell stencils in high- and low-adhesive materials, and a food grade non-adhesive option too. They're strong, and they're all washable and reusable, many times over. We've also started to design custom stencils for artists, businesses, film sets, breweries, potters, and many more. We are very proud of our little business, The Original Arabesque Stencils. We want to stay small, and we love the crafting community that we've met. The feedback on our products has been truly fantastic, take a look on our homepage! If you, or someone you know, is into their crafting and fancies trying out some stencilling, please do give our little home business a look. https://lnkd.in/ehk_CvaS #smallbusiness #homebusiness #crafting #stencil

On this episode of Trade Tales, Christopher Courts and Edel Legaspi, IIDA explain how they separated their professional partnership after more than a decade, and explore the new opportunities they hope to conquer as solopreneurs. 

Love maybe true; but so are the cost to run a business. Understanding your operating cost are critical for any business. This article is on point in capturing why this florist has to charge, so much more for a dozen of roses in 2024. 🌹

Creating a kawaii stickers book can be a fun and creative project! Here’s a simple guide to help you get started: Materials Needed:A4 white paper or sticker paper Permanent markers Alcohol-based dual tip markers Fineliner dual tip brush pens Highlighters Scissors Ruler Glue or adhesive Designing Your Stickers:Start by sketching out your kawaii designs on the white paper. Kawaii designs typically feature cute, childlike characters with simple shapes and bright colors. Use the permanent markers to outline your designs and give them a bold edge. Fill in the colors with alcohol-based markers for a vibrant look. You can use highlighters for additional color accents. Cutting and Assembling:Once your designs are complete and the ink has dried, use scissors to carefully cut out each sticker. If you’re using white paper, apply glue or an adhesive to the back of each sticker to make them sticky. Creating the Sticker Book:Take several sheets of A4 paper and fold them in half to create a booklet. You can decorate the cover of your sticker book with more kawaii designs or label it with a fun title. Arrange your stickers on the pages, either by sticking them directly or creating pockets to store them. Finishing Touches:Add any final decorations to your sticker book, such as borders or additional doodles. You can also create themed pages within your book to organize your stickers by category. Remember, this is just a basic guide. Feel free to get creative and add your personal touch to your kawaii stickers book. For more detailed instructions and ideas, you can watch tutorials like the ones provided by Tushu art & craft1 or other DIY videos. They offer step-by-step processes and can inspire you with different styles and techniques. Have fun crafting!

The Pen That Changed The World. Before the 1950s, owning a pen was a luxury—some cost more than $100 in today’s money. Then came a revolutionary idea: make writing accessible to everyone. One simple, affordable pen transformed writing from an exclusive privilege to an everyday right, breaking down barriers and empowering millions around the globe to write, learn, and communicate. https://bit.ly/47bMY9M