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Removing School Bus Seats – Our Skoolie Conversion

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Total Cost:   $226.70

  • Dremel: Already owned
  • Small Angle Grinder: Borrowed from Dad
  • Large Angle Grinder: Borrowed from Friend
  • Oscillating Tool: $79.00
  • Scraper blade for oscillating tool: $7.18
  • Triangle sander $12.59
  • Cutting blades for oscillating tool: 34.98
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  • 2 Angle Grinder Blades:$ 16.94
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How much does a Bus Conversion Cost?

How Much Does A Bus Conversion Cost?

The biggest questions we get since starting our build is: “how much does a bus conversion actually cost?” The real answer depends on what making a home into a home means for you. You can do a simple conversion for a couple thousand, or you can budget what you would into a small house.

For me personally, […]

Top 10 Travel Essentials According to Artist Explores

If there’s one thing I’ve learned after the last five years traveling the world, it’s that I know exactly how to pack a bag. Today I’m reviewing my top ten travel essentials in no particular order other than how they popped into my mind. Let’s get started:

1. travel towels

I’ve talked about my two travel towels for years and that’s for good reason. […]

  • A fluta dish from Quintonil

Quintonil – One of the Best Restaurants in the World?

Quintonil has been named one of the 50 best restaurants in the world for the last 4 years. It was one of Evelyne’s must sees on our trip to Mexico City and I’m so glad that she booked our reservation- 3 months in advance!! Today I share my experience dining at Quintonil and my thoughts on this unique and expensive restaurant.

Ride the Cog Railway up Mount Washington

“All aboard” the conductor enthusiastically welcomed the crowd out of the rain and into the shelter of the purple cog railway train car. We were very ready to board. After over an hour drive we has arrived just in time to miss our scheduled 1:30 train ride. Which left us attempting to catch the next one at 2:30. We had waited over […]

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Natasha - Artist Explores

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Today Natasha Stoppel of Artist Explores the World reviews Finetec and Coliro metallic watercolor pallets. She does watercolor swatches on white and black paper and then demos two different watercolor illustrations in a black sketchbook. Palletes Used: Coliro : https://amzn.to/3baaJE3 Finetec Warm Palette: https://amzn.to/3e2qfDC Finetec Cool Palette: https://amzn.to/3e2U1bf Finetec Large Palette: https://amzn.to/3sD7U42 Also in Vid: White Gel Pens: https://amzn.to/2Ol4nIE Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:43 - Finetec Warm Palette on White 01:42 - Finetec Cool Palette on White 02:43 - Coliro Palette on White 03:55 - Colors on Black Paper 4:18 - Cool Palette on Black Timelapse 8:07 - Warm Palette on Black Timelapse Store: http://artistexplorestheworld.com/shop Instagram: https://instagram.com/artistexplores_travelstories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatashaTravelStories/ Website: http://artistexplorestheworld.com BUSINESS CONTACT: ArtistExplorestheWorld@gmail.com All artwork and designs created on this channel are subject to copyright by Artist Explores the World LLC. Tutorials are for personal use only. This description and others on my channel may contain some affiliate links but I only recommend products and brands I actually use and enjoy. Music Licensed through Artlist. Favorite Materials Used: Winsor Newton Watercolors ( travel pan) : https://amzn.to/2ZBnUsd Winsor Newton Watercolors (tubes): https://amzn.to/2ZFYfhS Winsor Newton White Gouche: https://amzn.to/3gpmiaJ Colwood Detailer Unit (starter kit): https://amzn.to/3gquHed Pyrography Pen ( I spliced new plug, does not work with Colwood as is): https://amzn.to/2B63KML Pyrography Pen Tips: https://amzn.to/2B63flR Winsor Newton Ink: https://amzn.to/2YGVImT Mechanical Pencils: https://amzn.to/2Vrz9QU
Metallic Watercolor Review - 3 Finetec and Coliro Palettes
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New artwork from Natasha Stoppel the artist behind Artist Explores the World. Today we discuss the Magic Forest Series and a few thoughts and updates from the last week. These pieces are made out of laser cut wood and are woodburned and painted with watercolors. Russian Artist Mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/alexandradikaia/ Store: http://artistexplorestheworld.com/shop Instagram: https://instagram.com/artistexplores_travelstories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatashaTravelStories/ Website: http://artistexplorestheworld.com BUSINESS CONTACT: ArtistExplorestheWorld@gmail.com All artwork and designs created on this channel are subject to copyright by Artist Explores the World LLC. Tutorials are for personal use only. This description and others on my channel may contain some affiliate links but I only recommend products and brands I actually use and enjoy. scarcr Music Licensed through Artlist. Materials Used: Winsor Newton Watercolors ( travel pan) : https://amzn.to/2ZBnUsd Winsor Newton Watercolors (tubes): https://amzn.to/2ZFYfhS Winsor Newton White Gouche: https://amzn.to/3gpmiaJ Colwood Detailer Unit (starter kit): https://amzn.to/3gquHed Pyrography Pen ( I spliced new plug, does not work with Colwood as is): https://amzn.to/2B63KML Pyrography Pen Tips: https://amzn.to/2B63flR Winsor Newton Ink: https://amzn.to/2YGVImT Mechanical Pencils: https://amzn.to/2Vrz9QU
November 2020 Artwork by Natasha Stoppel of Artist Explores the World
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An extensive review of the Flux Beamo, in particular a lot advice for newbies to laser cutting. This is the video I wish I could find before I invested in my machine. We're going to cover a lot of topics including: materials, common problems, uncommon problems, cleaning your machine, replacing the laser, ventilation issues and much more. TIMESTAMPS: 0:45 Important Background info on the Video 2:27 My Prior Knowledge 3:49 Materials: what, from where, and feedback/tips 7:07 Metal Hybrid Diode 8:04 Creating or Finding SVGs for designs 10:24 Camera 10:56 Autofocus and fire hazard (issue fix #1) 12:54 Cleaning inside the machine 13:40 Ventilation issues part 1 15:00 MY DISASTER (important for northerners) 18:05 Replacing the laser tube 19:17 Replacing the water 20:28 Ventilation issues part 2 22:48 power and speed 23:32 Thoughts on Masking 24:22 The Software Feedback 27:50 Flux Customer Service and FB Community 29:45 Final Mixed Thoughts + Issues I've seen others have 33:05 Focus Extension (Only Taiwan) 34:20 SHARE WITH ME! I love to cross promote and ask any questions. LINKS I MENTIONED: Tipping via Steamlabs: https://streamlabs.com/artistexplorestheworld/tip JOIN ME LIVE: https://www.twitch.tv/artistexplorestheworld Laser Cut Tutorials Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5VMZWP-rYM&list=PLd-eSKegkqYHRyN36Q57kRTm9d8vzaDSo Flux Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/flux.laser BRANDS I MENTION: ZwoodnLaser Ultimate 3d Printers SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Store: http://artistexplorestheworld.com/shop Instagram: https://instagram.com/artistexplores_travelstories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatashaTravelStories/ Website: http://artistexplorestheworld.com BUSINESS CONTACT: ArtistExplorestheWorld@gmail.com All artwork and designs created on this channel are subject to copyright by Artist Explores the World LLC. Tutorials are for personal use only. This description and others on my channel may contain some affiliate links but I only recommend products and brands I actually use and enjoy. scarcr Music Licensed through Artlist.
Flux Beamo 10 Month Extensive Review + Plus 15+ tips for Newbies
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Today we're filming how to draw trees and mountains and then turn those into bullet journal headers and Icons. This is the livestream. Please join on Twitch if you would like to chat: Twitch.com/artistexplorestheworld as it's easier for me to see the comment section on Twitch. I will check Youtube periodically if Twitch isn't an option but please be patient with me. This video will be edited down for Youtube in the next few days and once it is I will link it here: Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/artistexplorestheworld All Music in the Stream is licensed through Artlist(dot)io
How to Draw Mountains part 2 LIVESTREAM
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Today we're filming how to draw trees and mountains and then turn those into bullet journal headers and Icons. This is the livestream. Please join on Twitch if you would like to chat: Twitch.com/artistexplorestheworld as it's easier for me to see the comment section on Twitch. I will check Youtube periodically if Twitch isn't an option but please be patient with me. This video will be edited down for Youtube in the next few days and once it is I will link it here: Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/artistexplorestheworld All Music in the Stream is licensed through Artlist(dot)io
How to Draw Trees and Mountains LIVESTREAM
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Natasha Stoppel of Artist Explores the World does an honest flip through of her 2019 - 2020 Sketchbook and also shares the finished work inspired by those sketches. Woodland Animals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEg_5JeH3Ck Drawing Cats: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOdBlMdT9ss Drawing Foxes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iA44bYjRuEc&t=1s Kawaii Harry Potter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WszcY6DwRtE&t=14s Hummingbird DIY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5VMZWP-rYM&t=2s Store: http://artistexplorestheworld.com/shop Instagram: https://instagram.com/artistexplores_travelstories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatashaTravelStories/ Website: http://artistexplorestheworld.com BUSINESS CONTACT: ArtistExplorestheWorld@gmail.com All artwork and designs created on this channel are subject to copyright by Artist Explores the World LLC. Tutorials are for personal use only. This description and others on my channel may contain some affiliate links but I only recommend products and brands I actually use and enjoy. scarcr Music Licensed through Artlist. Materials Used: Winsor Newton Watercolors ( travel pan) : https://amzn.to/2ZBnUsd Winsor Newton Watercolors (tubes): https://amzn.to/2ZFYfhS Winsor Newton White Gouche: https://amzn.to/3gpmiaJ Colwood Detailer Unit (starter kit): https://amzn.to/3gquHed Pyrography Pen ( I spliced new plug, does not work with Colwood as is): https://amzn.to/2B63KML Pyrography Pen Tips: https://amzn.to/2B63flR Winsor Newton Ink: https://amzn.to/2YGVImT Mechanical Pencils: https://amzn.to/2Vrz9QU
Honest Sketchbook Flip Through with Natasha Stoppel of Artist Explores
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Today I'm reviewing Artistro Acrylic Paint Pens on ceramic, glass and wood. I'm painting a sunflower, birch tree and mountains. Artistro vrs Asani videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8-Yv1FpRrc 12 paint pen set: https://amzn.to/3rqS2B5 42 paint pen set: https://amzn.to/3rljzUu Birch Tree Etsy Seller: https://www.etsy.com/listing/739499522/stemless-wine-glasses-birch-tree-wine Store: http://artistexplorestheworld.com/shop Instagram: https://instagram.com/artistexplores_travelstories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatashaTravelStories/ Website: http://artistexplorestheworld.com BUSINESS CONTACT: ArtistExplorestheWorld@gmail.com All artwork and designs created on this channel are subject to copyright by Artist Explores the World LLC. Tutorials are for personal use only. This description and others on my channel may contain some affiliate links but I only recommend products and brands I actually use and enjoy. Music Licensed through Artlist. My Favorite Materials: Winsor Newton Watercolors ( travel pan) : https://amzn.to/2ZBnUsd Winsor Newton Watercolors (tubes): https://amzn.to/2ZFYfhS Winsor Newton White Gouche: https://amzn.to/3gpmiaJ Colwood Detailer Unit (starter kit): https://amzn.to/3gquHed Pyrography Pen ( I spliced new plug, does not work with Colwood as is): https://amzn.to/2B63KML Pyrography Pen Tips: https://amzn.to/2B63flR Winsor Newton Ink: https://amzn.to/2YGVImT Mechanical Pencils: https://amzn.to/2Vrz9QU
Artistro Acrylic Marker Review on Glass, Wood and Ceramic
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Time lapse of new artwork created during October of 2020. I also talk about some things that happened in my life around that time and also some current updates in my life and for the channel. Chronicle Feature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRMKVvK17KM&t=38s Store: http://artistexplorestheworld.com/shop Instagram: https://instagram.com/artistexplores_travelstories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatashaTravelStories/ Website: http://artistexplorestheworld.com BUSINESS CONTACT: ArtistExplorestheWorld@gmail.com All artwork and designs created on this channel are subject to copyright by Artist Explores the World LLC. Tutorials are for personal use only. This description and others on my channel may contain some affiliate links but I only recommend products and brands I actually use and enjoy. Music Licensed through Artlist. Materials Used: Winsor Newton Watercolors ( travel pan) : https://amzn.to/2ZBnUsd Winsor Newton Watercolors (tubes): https://amzn.to/2ZFYfhS Winsor Newton White Gouache: https://amzn.to/3gpmiaJ Colwood Detailer Unit (starter kit): https://amzn.to/3gquHed Pyrography Pen ( I spliced new plug, does not work with Colwood as is): https://amzn.to/2B63KML Pyrography Pen Tips: https://amzn.to/2B63flR Winsor Newton Ink: https://amzn.to/2YGVImT Mechanical Pencils: https://amzn.to/2Vrz9QU
October 2020 New Work by Natasha Stoppel of Artist Explores
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This is part two of the Dollar Store Haul that happened last week. Today we're going to try a DIY acrylic spray paint. At the end I overview some of the other supplies that I purchased during my shop with me. Part One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uewteq-hnws&t=148s My Second Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5GxTNghlWFnR9vAWAzdsNw Alcohol Inks from Markers from LittleLee and Rose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c0dgXQWk1A Store: http://artistexplorestheworld.com/shop Instagram: https://instagram.com/artistexplores_travelstories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatashaTravelStories/ Website: http://artistexplorestheworld.com BUSINESS CONTACT: ArtistExplorestheWorld@gmail.com All artwork and designs created on this channel are subject to copyright by Artist Explores the World LLC. Tutorials are for personal use only. This description and others on my channel may contain some affiliate links but I only recommend products and brands I actually use and enjoy. Music Licensed through Artlist. Materials Used: Winsor Newton Watercolors ( travel pan) : https://amzn.to/2ZBnUsd Winsor Newton Watercolors (tubes): https://amzn.to/2ZFYfhS Winsor Newton White Gouche: https://amzn.to/3gpmiaJ Colwood Detailer Unit (starter kit): https://amzn.to/3gquHed Pyrography Pen ( I spliced new plug, does not work with Colwood as is): https://amzn.to/2B63KML Pyrography Pen Tips: https://amzn.to/2B63flR Winsor Newton Ink: https://amzn.to/2YGVImT Mechanical Pencils: https://amzn.to/2Vrz9QU
Cheap Art Supplies: DIY Acrylic Spray Paint + Dollar Store Supply Haul
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Natasha Stoppel is a traveling artist exploring the world one drawing at a time. After leaving her corporate job in 2014 she launched Artist Explores the World, this blog and Youtube channel designed to feature art and travel. Since then she has trail-blazed a creative path into bullet journaling, videography, jewelry making and pyrography. When not working on her new tiny home, she’s focused on turning her experiences into creative works and seeks to inspire others to explore their artistic soul and pursue creative journeys.

Previous Trip: California, USA

Currently in: New England

Next Trip: WITS North America 2020

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