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Giles Paterson
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My personal home in the fediverse.

I'm your typical aging geek from the dial up generation, with more interests than time/energy. I like to tinker with all […]

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I had a go at linocut printing today, using my 5yo's quick drawing of me as source material.

It was good fun carving the lino but my print is very messy. Will try some more tomorrow.
January 18, 2026 at 10:10 PM
As a proof of concept before shelling out good money on a real cat bed, I wrapped an old t-shirt over an Ikea Kallax box, stuck some old wool felt in there and put it on the spare bed (near where my cat normally sleeps).

The cat immediately climbed […]

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January 15, 2026 at 12:43 PM
I created a portable printing work surface from an old bit of plywood. This way I can clear everything away easily when the kids want to use the dining table for Lego or drawing
January 9, 2026 at 11:03 PM
First ever attempt at #printing turned out ok, even if I did use way too much ink.
January 9, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Oh yeah, perfect running weather 🤣.

Might wear my leggings today instead of shorts.
January 4, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Note to self: draw more.
January 2, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Nailed it.
December 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Now I can finish taking over the world!
November 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM