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Adobe's puppet warp tool finally clicked for me after 2 years of frustration

I always thought puppet warp was a gimmick for people who didn't want to learn proper rigging. But last week I had to fix a character pose in a client's illustration and the deadline was 3 hours away. I threw a few pins on the arm and shoulder and bent the whole thing into position in about 90 seconds. No redrawing, no layer masks, just one smooth move. It saved me from a late night and the client loved the result. Has anyone else had a tool they avoided suddenly become their go-to?

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tyler_baker•2d ago

Bought a 5k laser cutter for my studio and it cost me double that in headaches

I picked up a used 80 watt CO2 laser cutter for my small shop about 6 months ago for $5,000. The seller said it worked fine but I spent another $4,000 on replacement tubes, wiring fixes, and a cooling pump before I got it running right. It prints decent now but I could have just outsourced my acrylic work for way less money. Has anyone else had a big equipment purchase turn into a money pit like this?

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