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Use wire cutters to trim off a piece that’s long enough to wrap around the crystal and to form the ring, typically at least 2 feet (0.61 m). Err on the side of caution and cut a longer piece if you aren’t sure how much you’ll need. You can use a different size wire if you prefer, but pick a size that’s no thicker than 18 gauge and no thinner than 22 gauge for the best results. Take the 2 ends of the wire at the center where they intersect on the mandrel. Use a pair of needle-nose pliers to begin wrapping the wire in a small circle at the top of the ring where your crystal will sit. Continue twisting the pieces together until you have a circle that’s slightly wider than the ring band and lies flat.  It should take about 3 to 4 twists to create the circle. Don’t worry if your circle isn’t a perfect spiral. The crystal will cover it so it won’t be visible. Try to leave about 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10.2 cm) of wire at the ends after you’ve twisted the circle. Slide the ring off of the mandrel once you've wrapped the circle at the top. Be careful not to squish or bend the band of the ring while removing it. If the ring doesn't slide off easily, gently wiggle it back and forth as you pull it up the mandrel to loosen it. Set the crystal in the position that you want it to be on the ring. For example, if you have a long piece of quartz, decide if you want it to lay so that it goes down the length of your finger or across the width of your finger. Align the crystal so that it completely covers the wire circle underneath unless you want the base to show. Because you originally made the ring a smaller size, you may need to enlarge it slightly to fit your finger. To do this, slide the band onto the mandrel. Then take a hammer and lightly tap the top side of the band to loosen the metal. As it becomes pliable, slide the ring down the mandrel until it's at the correct size groove.  For instance, if you wear a size 8 but made your ring a size 7, hammer the band until it reaches the size 8 groove. Alternate hammering the band and sliding it down the mandrel.

summary: Cut a piece of 20-gauge wire that’s about 2 feet (0.61 m) long. Twist the wires clockwise at the top of the ring to create a base for the crystal. Remove the ring from the mandrel. Place the crystal on top of the circle base. Size up the ring by placing it back on the mandrel and hammering the band.


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When showering, make sure to cover your brace or immobilizer with a plastic bag to keep it dry. Also, be careful to not fall or further injure yourself.  If an immobilizer is not present, carefully wash the incision site with soap and. Pat it dry gently afterwards.  Remember not to rub the incision site or to put any kind of cream or lotion over it. Avoid falling by sitting on a stool while showering. Never soak in a tub or pool unless otherwise advised by the doctor. Install hand rails in the shower, near the tub or next to the toilet. Put a slip proof mat on the bathroom floor inside the shower and even in the tub. Change the bandage on a daily basis in order to expose the incision site to air and allow it to heal. Make sure that the wound looks healthy, and is not suffering from infection. Watch out for the presence of redness, excessive drainage and unnecessary opening of the wound. Let your primary care physician and your dentist know that there are rods and pins in your leg. This will allow your doctor and dentist to take any possible metal in your system into consideration when they are treating you for other ailments.  Note that antibiotics should be taken before any kind of dental work is done, to reduce the risk of infection. Antibiotics are a prophylactic therapy done for as long as pins and rods are inside your body. The bed where you sleep in should be low enough to allow your feet to touch the floor. This will not only allow you to get in and out of bed without straining your femur, it also helps to prevent falls and other accidents from occurring. Make sure that your house and frequented areas are set up to give you easy access and prevent falls. Also, make sure hazards are clear from trafficked areas in order to avoid accidents.  Remove loose cords, wires, and rugs from the areas where you usually walk. Do not keep small animals because you might accidentally step on them. Repair uneven flooring. Provide good lighting. Individuals are advised to avoid contact with high temperatures such as hot baths, saunas and heat packs, because these can dilate blood vessels and increase incidents of bleeding. Although heat may feel good at first, it's potentially damaging effects need to be avoided. Stability of the femur must be maintained to prevent additional damage to the area and its surrounding tissues. Immobilization can be achieved by putting a splint and bandage on the affected area. Extreme activities and the application of too much pressure in the injured area should also be avoided to prevent further damage to the affected area. Avoid massage and other manipulation of the affected area until healing is complete. Cold compress can usually be placed over the injured area to promote constriction of blood vessels that reduces the risk of bleeding and swelling. Compression also aids in stimulating the flow of lymph fluid, which carries important nutrients to the damaged tissues surrounding the injury. Lymph fluid also removes waste from cells and body tissues which are an important part of the tissue regeneration process. The injured area should be kept elevated above the heart level. This action aids in proper blood circulation by promoting good venous blood return. Because the action of the veins is to return blood to the heart, elevating the injured area will allow gravity to aid venous blood return.

summary: Take good care while showering. Change the bandage incision daily to monitor it and refresh it. Inform your health care team of your injury. Lower your bed to allow for easy access. Set up your living area to accommodate you. Protect yourself from extreme heat to prevent bleeding. Immobilize the limb. Apply a cold compress to reduce the risk of bleeding and swelling. Elevate the affected limb to aid in circulation.


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Be a good role model for your sibling by doing well in your studies and following through on your commitments at home. Your sibling will likely take notice if you are diligent about doing well in school and are also able to keep up with your responsibilities at home, such as sports practice or household chores. Working hard on your own needs and responsibilities will allow you to also be a good mentor to your sibling, as you will have enough of a grip on your own life to support your sibling. Don't be afraid to fail in front of your sibling. Your sibling may respect you more if you show them you are human. It will also make you seem more relatable and honest. Another way you can be a good role model for your sibling is to try to maintain an active and healthy social life. Being able to connect with a group of friends can set a good example for your sibling and show them how to be social around others. If your sibling is struggling to make friends and connect with others, ask them to hang out with your friends for a night. This will help them feel included and allow them to learn how to be social by following your example. Be respectful when your parents speak to you and be polite when you are around other elders, such as your teachers or your friends' parents. Maintaining a good relationship with the elders in your life, from your parents to your teachers to your mentors, will help you develop into a good role model. It will also demonstrate the importance of respect for your elders to your sibling. A good role model is willing to admit when they are wrong and make a sincere apology for their mistake. If you make a mistake, you should be ready to apologize and acknowledge your misstep. Do this in front of your sibling to show them the value of an apology and the importance of being humble and honest, even when you are wrong. This will allow your sibling to understand that it is okay to make mistakes and that it is essential to acknowledge them so you can move past them.
summary: Do well in school and at home. Maintain a healthy social life. Demonstrate respect for your parents and your elders. Apologize and acknowledge when you are wrong.