Article: You have several options, depending on your style and needs. Thinner rubber, around 1/8", is generally the standard thickness. But you can go thicker for a quieter, less bouncy practice surface. Usually, you'll need to buy a sheet of gum rubber online, which will allow you to choose your thickness and length. If, however, you cannot get a hold of rubber, you can try out:  An old mouse pad. Foam rubber Rubber soles from old shoes 1/2" thick cork board. . Make sure there are no cracks or splinters in the wood before beginning. You can make the pad in any shape you want -- circular, square, oblong-- as long as you have enough room to practice. While sawing unique pads let you choose the shape, you can also cut the rubber, not the wood, to fit a bit of pre-existing wood if you already have a usable slab of plywood or pine.  If you're cutting the pad to a pre-existing shape, like a mouse pad, trace the shape of rubber on the wood and then cut to that. You don't have to use plywood, though it is easily worked and light enough to carry around. Any wood will do. . Using the roughest sandpaper you can find, sand the corners of the wood so that the edges are rounded. Take your time with the center of the pad as well, making sure it is smoothed over without splinters or jagged bumps. You don't want the wood to rip up your rubber pad, forcing you to build a new one. Whatever you're using for rubber, lay it down flat and place your plywood on top. Trace out the shape of the plywood on the rubber. An X-acto knife, box cutter, or another precision knife can be used to finely cut the rubber into the right shape. Work slowly, pulling the knife in one long, fluid motion, not sawing with it. You want superglue, Gorilla glue, Krazy glue, or some other multi-surface adhesive. Make sure to read the bottle to ensure it sticks to both rubber and wood (or whatever other surface, like fabric, is on your pad. Generously apply a thin line of glue across the entire surface of the pad, stopping roughly 1/4" away from the edges. Do not go any further until the glue is completely dry. If you want to make a thicker pad, wrap the whole thing carefully in tape. Go slowly, overlapping the lines of tape carefully so that they don't wrinkle and bunch up, ruining your playing surface.
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Purchase a sheet of gum rubber for your pad's practice surface. Cut your plywood in the shape of your desired pad Sand the plywood Trace the shape of the pad on your rubber sheet. Cut the rubber to fit your practice pad using a precision blade. Liberally apply strong glue to the top of the plywood. Press the mouse pad onto the wood and leave it to dry for 1-2 hours. Make the pad thicker and quieter by covering the top in duct tape.
Article: One way to get your mane sparkling is to dress it up with some iron-in hair charms. These hair accessories come on a sheet and are applied with a flat iron or curling iron. Peel off the hair charms and place them directly on your hair, then run a flat iron over the top of the charms to seal them into your hair. They will wash out easily with shampoo, and do not damage hair.  Try placing a row of star-shaped hair charms in a headband-shaped arrangement. Consider placing a long line of metallic stud-shaped hair charms on a lock of hair near your face. A great way to add sparkle to any hairstyle is with a piece of hair jewelry. Hair jewelry comes in all shapes, sizes, and styles. It is also reusable, which means you will be able to get more out of your investment in the long run.  Try a metallic gold, leaf shaped headband with a side bun for a goddess-like look. Add miniature metallic cuffs to your braid for an elegant, unique hairstyle. Try adding a sparkling hair clip to a low ponytail to add flair to your easy, everyday style. Add metallic or jeweled bobby pins to an up-do. Hair tattoos are an inexpensive, chic way to add some sparkle to your hair. They work just like a temporary tattoo for your skin. You simply lay the tattoo flat against your strands, dab with a wet cotton ball, and then peel off the paper backside of the tattoo. They wash out easily with shampoo.  Add multiple hair tattoos on either side of your part to dress it up. Try applying hair tattoos continuously from ear to ear for a headband that won’t budge. Hair tinsel is a great way to add sparkle and shine to your locks. It is a relatively inexpensive hair accessory you can purchase online, at a costume store, or at your local beauty supply shop. Most hair tinsel is simply tied in at the roots of your existing locks. It can be helpful to have a friend’s extra hands when you tie in the tinsel.
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Iron in some star shaped hair charms. Try some sparkling hair jewelry. Try a sparkly hair tattoo. Try some tinsel.