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Straithe @straithe.com · 21/09/2026

In or near Kitchener-Waterloo this evening? Come by Builder's Club at 7 to hear me talk about the paper "Experimental Security Analysis of a Modern Automobile" (feihu.eng.ua.edu/NSF_CPS/year...). There will be about an hour after to socialize with fellow security and privacy folks. luma.com/qp1c6le6

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Straithe @straithe.com · 29/07/2026

I was on a call with the hottest people I know and my phone couldn’t handle it. @alpenglow.bsky.social @lasermistress.bsky.social @jumperless.org

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Straithe @straithe.com · 05/06/2026

I just received some of the most gorgeous stickers from one of my favourite artists, @1dark1.com. 😍 If you hold a handful of your favourite infosec/hacker stickers, chances are @1dark1.com has created at least one of them. Hire this woman for your graphic design needs! She does not disappoint.

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Straithe @straithe.com · 31/05/2026

Finally got my hand-painted ceramic mushroom plate back after the kiln firing process. The green came out more brown than I expected, probably because I didn’t add enough green layers on top of the orange base layer I had underneath the grass. Regardless, I love the whimsy of this plate!

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Straithe @straithe.com · 23/05/2026

In Montreal for F1 this weekend. I’ve got a few hours to see interesting people and art. Reach out if you’ve got suggestions or want some of my time.

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Straithe @straithe.com · 14/05/2026

Little ceramic companion ghostie Dora is looking for a home to be adopted into. If you are in search of someone to yap at for hours who will sit and listen politely, Dora is for you! straithelaboratories.etsy.com/listing/4482... #ceramics #smallBusiness #ceramicArt

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Straithe @straithe.com · 25/04/2026

If you want some long-lasting queer joy in the form of stained glass in your life, I've now got some stained-glass pride flags in my Etsy store: straithelaboratories.etsy.com/listing/4494... #stainedGlass #prideFlag

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Straithe @straithe.com · 25/04/2026

Took a class this evening on using underglazes to paint mushrooms onto ceramics. It was my first time intentionally layering underglazes to achieve some colour theory effects I’ve been meaning to try. The true test will be seeing what the colours look like after coming out of the kiln.

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Straithe @straithe.com · 20/04/2026

Finished soldering this stained glass pride flag prototype and adding jump rings to it. What do you all think?

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Straithe @straithe.com · 27/02/2026

I've got a new open access blog post up on Patreon: “Removing Underglaze From Greenware” — aka me trying to fix a piece without completely losing it. ("It" being my mental health AND the clay ghost I was working on.) www.patreon.com/posts/151822... #ceramics #ceramicGhosts #underglaze #greenware

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Straithe @straithe.com · 18/02/2026

Meet Vicky, the companion ghost. She is socially shy and very adventurous on her own time. You can see that the stresses of the world have slightly flattened her out, but she always keeps her head held high. Her favourite activities are stargazing, storm chasing, and hearing about your day.

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Straithe @straithe.com · 17/02/2026

I am transitioning from tech to being an independent artist. My first collection, “Ceramic Companion Ghosts: Classic”, is ready for adoption! If one of these ghosts calls to you and you must have it, message me. Each one is available via private auction/sale until February 24th. Happy Haunting!

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Straithe @straithe.com · 16/02/2026

Spent some time at the art workbench making more ceramics. I make each piece with so much love and time. 🥰

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Straithe @straithe.com · 15/02/2026

I intend to add a few ceramic pieces to my Etsy store (straithelaboratories.etsy.com) soon, and I'm adding small details to the product photos, like this hand-sized quilt I made, to make it clear that my art isn’t AI-generated and that I’ve put a lot of effort into it.

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Straithe @straithe.com · 29/01/2026

Plesiosaur says hi to fiddler crab.

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Straithe @straithe.com · 30/12/2025

I've been cross-stitching for half a year now and finally found an embroidery floss preparation and storage option that works for me. youtube.com/shorts/7WI4B...

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Straithe @straithe.com · 12/12/2025

I learned ceramics Look at these three plates I made They took so much time #pottery #ceramics

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Straithe @straithe.com · 10/12/2025

Learned to gild bedknobs: youtube.com/shorts/mDxLa...

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Straithe @straithe.com · 09/12/2025

Decided to hot glue a bolt on this bed frame I am upcycling into place so I could re-attach a bedknob. youtube.com/shorts/fb0NM...

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Straithe @straithe.com · 14/10/2025

I learned some pottery. Made some plates and painted them with underglaze. A few steps to go, but I’m happy with them so far.

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Straithe @straithe.com · 13/09/2025

Shimming combination locks at the lockpicking club meeting. 🔑🔒

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Straithe @straithe.com · 11/09/2025

I can't stand the feeling of felt so the autism crafting gloves are on. Turns out the finger print reader on my cellphone works even with my hand protection equipped.

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Straithe @straithe.com · 02/09/2025

I washed the bed frame I am currently flipping and YouTube suggested I tag my video with 'witchcraft'. 🥲 youtube.com/shorts/zSiEo...

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Straithe @straithe.com · 29/07/2025

I learned two new techniques for customizing 3D models: cutting the model and dropping it through the build plate in the slicer software. www.patreon.com/posts/3d-pri... #3dprinting #patreon #bambu #jumperless

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Straithe @straithe.com · 27/07/2025

Even the fortune cookie can sense your autism but it wants you to feel ok about it.

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Straithe @straithe.com · 25/07/2025

I've got a new open-access post up on my Patreon about the user interfaces on Jumperless. Please check it out! www.patreon.com/posts/jumper... #Jumperless #UXDesign #Patreon

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Straithe @straithe.com · 09/07/2025

My locksport club met up for the second time last night. We spent the evening trying shims and trying out picks we haven't used before. Looking forward to the next meetup I'm planning for August!

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Straithe @straithe.com · 08/07/2025

The Jumperless probe has some of the most interesting engineering solutions I've seen in a soldering kit. www.patreon.com/posts/solder...

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Straithe @straithe.com · 23/06/2025

Unboxed my Jumperless from @architeuthisflux.bsky.social recently. It's absolutely beautiful and packaged so well. You can read about my unboxing experience on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/132126.... (The article is open-access) #opensourcehardware #jumperless

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Straithe @straithe.com · 19/06/2025

I have opinions on the six newest achievements in Cult of the Lamb: www.patreon.com/posts/collec...

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Straithe @straithe.com · 18/06/2025

Hosted my first locksport meetup in Kitchener-Waterloo last night. Each of the three folks completely new to locksport picked their first locks and I couldn't have been more proud of them!

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Straithe @straithe.com · 02/06/2025

Since the last update on my 2025 goal bingo sheet, I have performed in an aerial show, reviewed a lot more CFP submissions, and entered a 3D model design contest. It's frustratingly slow going lately, but that's because I am making incremental progress on some of the bigger goals.

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Straithe @straithe.com · 06/05/2025

Drew a new digital background for you all based on the artwork of a friend. This is the first time I have actually finished drawing a repeated shapes background! It really did feel more and more fulfilling as the drawing got closer to completed. www.patreon.com/straithe/sho...

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Straithe @straithe.com · 28/04/2025

All week I've been designing electronic tea light candle holders for a gothic photoshoot I'm putting together. I wasn't able to find the props I wanted so I am making them myself. Each candle holder in the photoshoot will be unique. #propDesign #3dmodel #makerWorld #bambu3dprinter

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Straithe @straithe.com · 27/04/2025

Created a voronoi candle holder. It still needs some finishing touches, like sanding and maybe some painting, to be complete but I'm really happy with the shape and design. It is 50 mm tall, 65 mm wide, and holds a 45mm by 45 mm electronic candle. makerworld.com/en/@straithe

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Straithe @straithe.com · 22/04/2025

I designed a new background for you all. Download it here or buy it on my Patreon store: www.patreon.com/straithe/sho... #digitalArt #Patreon

digital plants in purple and green layered amongst each other

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Straithe @straithe.com · 14/04/2025

I made some earrings!

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Straithe @straithe.com · 13/04/2025

I've 3D modeled and printed my first set of earrings. I'm planning a bunch of experiments starting with this base model; I plan to print more of these bare earrings and cover them in rhinestones, wire wrap them, add LEDs, wrap them in fabric, and try all sorts of other treatments.

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Straithe @straithe.com · 11/04/2025

Tried to 3D print earrings on a holo plate and it was a disaster. I've tried to fix stringing and quality issues by turning up plate heat and adjusting first layer print speed and height. Attempts have not improved outcomes yet. Experiments continue.

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Straithe @straithe.com · 11/04/2025

I've got a write up for you all on the design and manufacture process of my latest piece of art: the star lamp. I really, really love this creation. www.patreon.com/posts/126178... #3dprinting

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Straithe @straithe.com · 10/04/2025

Finished my goal to 'make a project to bring to conferences' with the star lamp I created. I don't have many conferences lined up for this year, but I'm excited to bring the star to any hardware and art conferences I make the trek to.

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Straithe @straithe.com · 10/04/2025

Had some old secondhand filament fail on me. It broke in multiple places in the PTFE tubing between the AMS and extruder in the printer tool head. To fix the issue I disconnected a lot of the PTFE tubing, pulled out the plastic that I could, and shook the rest of the tubing until plastic flew out.

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Straithe @straithe.com · 03/04/2025

Diffusion plate is printed and LEDs are getting loaded.

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Straithe @straithe.com · 03/04/2025

Drilled into the PLA of the star lamp and added threaded inserts so I can hold the faceplate on using nylon screws.

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Straithe @straithe.com · 02/04/2025

Updated my 2025 goal bingo to reflect the 10 more conference proposal reviews I've done, this time for Diana Initiative. If your conference needs a reviewer, please ping me!

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Straithe @straithe.com · 02/04/2025

Fourth goal for the year completed! I got to finals as a newcomer follower at a West Coast Swing event and got a point. With the point I earned I am now promoted from the newcomer to the novice tier.

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Straithe @straithe.com · 30/03/2025

Swing dance has been a hobby of mine for a year+. I'm at my second event ever and made finals in the newcomer category. I'll find out in a week or so if I get my first West Coast Swing point!

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Straithe @straithe.com · 26/03/2025

LEDs have been added to the star lantern I'm building. They are controlled with a Pixelblaze. #leds #3dprinting

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Straithe @straithe.com · 25/03/2025

I'm building a star lantern. The face plates in this picture will have a collar connecting them. It'll be filled with LEDs controlled by a Pixelblaze. The project will be powered by a microUSB battery pack. Next decisions to make are what diffusing to use and what LED pattern to use.

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