Oh man, I totally get what you're saying! I used to blame heat for those rainbows too. But after seeing @aaronroberts talk about his knife handle, I realized oil is the real culprit. Now I always degrease with acetone like he does, and my finishes come out way better. You really have to get every bit of oil off, or the rainbow shows up every time.

A pal's baking blog blew up while his freelance work stalled.

What was the rough number of bags filled with foil? I mean, that visual proof seems to change minds faster than any statistic. Are you switching to a specific alternative now?

Hold on, Jenny183, that's mixing up two different things. A system that works for you is personal because it's full of your own shortcuts and messy first thoughts. The minute other people start using it, you have to clean it up and explain it, which changes the whole thing. It becomes a team tool, not your personal tool. The real trick is knowing which parts of your process need to stay private so they keep working for you.

Think some situations call for a simple lock.