Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get access to a kiln. Follow safety precautions. Protect the kiln floor and shelves. Insert the shelf into the kiln.

Answer: Glass must be heated to at about 1500ºF (815ºC) in order to lose its shape. To achieve this temperature, you'll either need to find a local ceramics studio that rents out kiln space, or purchase an electric kiln yourself. An electric kiln often requires a new circuit, installed by an electrician. A kiln attached to the wrong voltage circuit may fail to reach the right temperatures. While working around a kiln, wear kiln gloves and goggles to protect yourself. Wear a respirator mask whenever you are handling or cleaning dust or sprays from the kiln, and always operate the kiln in a ventilated room. Keep in mind that kiln interiors become much, much hotter than an oven or fireplace. Before you begin, read the operating instructions for the kiln, or ask advice from an experienced ceramicist or fused glass artist. If you skip this step, spilled glass fragments could damage your kiln floor or shelves during firing. There are three common materials used to prevent this, both of which should be handled while wearing a respirator mask. This protection should be reapplied whenever it starts to look uneven, peeling, or falling apart.  Glass separator (recommended) or kiln wash (adequate) can be purchased in powder form and mixed to a liquid. Brush it on in at least four coats, then wait for it to dry. Make the surface as even as possible, since tiny irregularities will show up in the glass. Alternatively, cut out kiln paper (fiber paper) to the shape of the shelf. Place it in the kiln and fire it at 1400ºF (760ºC) to blacken the paper, which can then be used as a protective surface between the glass and the shelf. The kiln shelf should always be raised above the floor of the kiln, to allow air to circulate between them. Place ceramic kiln posts on the kiln floor, then place the shelf on top of them. When it comes time to fire your glass bottles, they'll go on top of the shelf.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Watch for flushing on your face and neck. Watch for difficulty breathing, especially if you don’t have asthma. Notice repeated episodes of diarrhea with no clear cause. Look for purplish blood vessels on your nose and upper lip. Watch for episodes of rapid heartbeat, along with the other symptoms. Notice a persistent cough when you haven’t had a respiratory illness. Watch for unexplained weight gain. Check for increased facial and body hair.

Answer: The color of your skin can range from light pink to red or purple, and your skin will feel hot. Some people experience flushing for no reason at all, but it can also be triggered. Skin may be flushed for just a few minutes, but it could also last for hours. Common triggers for flushing include exercise, stress, and alcoholic beverages. People who have carcinoid syndrome may experience symptoms similar to asthma, even though they don’t have it. This can include wheezing, shortness of breath, and feeling like you can’t breathe.  You may experience this during an episode of skin flushing. If this happens, talk to your doctor as soon as possible to rule out possible causes. Seek emergency care if you cannot get your breath. Diarrhea is a symptom with a lot of causes. If you do have carcinoid syndrome, it can cause watery, loose stools that are accompanied by abdominal cramps. While it's a common symptom of people with the condition, diarrhea alone does not mean that you have carcinoid syndrome. Talk to your doctor to rule out other causes of diarrhea before settling on carcinoid syndrome. The blood vessels will look like a spider-web of veins that spreads across the nose and mouth area. If you notice this on your face, you should contact your doctor immediately to get your symptoms checked. Rapid heartbeat may last for short or extended periods of time. While rapid heartbeat alone does not mean you have carcinoid syndrome, it could be an indication of the condition if other symptoms are present. A drop in blood pressure may occur concurrently with changes in your heartbeat. If the tumor is in your lungs, then it may also result in a persistent cough. This is usually only a concern if you haven't had a prior infection.  You may also cough up blood. If the condition goes undetected for an extended period of time, you could develop pneumonia. Since carcinoid syndrome can lead to extra chemicals in your bloodstream, you may gain weight with no explanation. It’s best to keep track of what you’re eating and how often you exercise so that your doctor can determine if the weight gain could be caused by a medical condition. Remember, weight gain alone does not mean that you have carcinoid syndrome. Similar to with weight gain, chemicals secreted into your bloodstream could increase hair growth on your face or body, especially if you’re a woman. If you notice extra hair, talk to your doctor about it. Increased hair growth can have many causes. Your doctor can help find what’s causing your hair growth and identify possible treatments.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Utilize your support network. Join a support community. Get therapy. Go to couples’ counseling.

Answer: Whether you talk to friends or family members, reach out to those closest to you. You may want to talk about your spouse coming out or your reactions to the news. Even if your friends cannot change or solve anything, it can be helpful to share your thoughts and feelings in a safe environment. Talk to someone who makes you feel understood.  Because this is a sensitive topic, be careful about who you decide to confide in. Choose someone who will be supportive and understanding, not someone who will judge or lecture. Have coffee with a friend or reach out to a colleague. Say, “This is a difficult time for me and my family, and I’d appreciate your support.” It can be difficult to feel supported during this time, as many people will turn their support to your spouse. You might feel uncomfortable talking to close friends or family about your experience, so consider joining a support group. A support group can help you recognize that you are not the only one going through this and that other people are having a similar experience as you. You can ask for advice and support, hear other people’s stories, and learn from people in various stages of their spouse coming out.  Join a community support group or search for a group online. Whether people are near or far, it can be comforting to know other people who have ‘been there’ or are going through what you are going through. If you’re having a hard time adjusting to the news and need some support, a therapist can help you cope. Therapy is a safe place to express your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Your therapist can help you learn and practice coping skills. They can also help you know how to communicate more effectively with your spouse during this time.  It’s important to take care of your needs and care for yourself. If you feel like you need to understand your feelings better, a therapist can help. If you’re unsure of how to move forward with your spouse, consider seeing a couples’ therapist. It might be easier for you to discuss the changes and the way you feel in therapy instead of at home. Your therapist can help each of you to communicate the way you feel and your wants and needs to each other. If one or both of you is avoidant of discussing changes, therapy can help create safety around talking about things that are uncomfortable. Whatever choices you make as a couple, therapy can help facilitate those changes and help each of you to cope.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Pay attention to how he treats you. Listen to what he says. Pay attention to his interactions with others. Ask about past relationships.

Answer:
One of the best ways to tell if a guy is obsessed with sex is to examine how he acts when he’s with you. Behavior such as frequently trying to initiate sexual acts or bring a sexual element into situations that really aren’t sexual may be an indicator that he’s focused on sex.  For instance, if he always wants to watch movies or TV shows that have lots of nudity or sex scenes, you might take it as a sign that he is sex obsessed.  Or, for example, if every time you’re together he wants to do sexual things, he may be obsessed with sex. Physical affection does not always need to lead to sex, and if he expects physical affection to always lead to sex, then this could be a clue about his attitude towards sex. The things that guys talk about with their friends, partners, and other people close to them can tell you a lot about them. Pay attention to how frequently you hear or hear about conversations that he has that are sexual in nature. While some sex talk is normal for everyone, if you rarely hear him talking about anything other than sex, he might be sex obsessed. Does he, for example, add a sexual comment or joke to conversations that have nothing to do with sex? You can tell if a guy is obsessed with sex by watching how flirtatious and sexual he acts around others. Most people flirt occasionally or include sexual innuendos every now and then. But, if he seems to always be flirting or continually bringing a sexual component into his interactions, he may have a sex obsession. For example, if the first kinds of comments he makes about people are of a sexual nature, or if his value of people is based primarily on their sexual desirability, then this could be another clue. Often guys that are obsessed with sex have trouble maintaining relationships because of their focus on sex. They may ruin long-term relationships by cheating or end them because they feel they need more sex. The more you know about why a guy’s past relationships ended, the easier it may be for you to tell if a guy is sex obsessed. Ask him directly why his previous relationships ended. You might say, “Can you tell me about your other relationships? Did you have any problems with infidelity?”