Purchasing your own kiln can be expensive. If you live near an urban area, there are likely pottery studios that allow anyone to rent space in the kiln. Search online for kilns in your area, or for pottery studios that you could contact and offer to rent kiln space from. If you live in the United States, this listing of kilns may be helpful, although there are many more not listed. If you end up needing to purchase a personal kiln, you'll probably want a more portable electric kiln. There are many factors to consider, including expense, wiring, and which additional tools to purchase. Kiln operation is complex and potentially dangerous, and you may wish to find an experienced potter to guide you through the first few times you use it. Glazes are either low temperature or high temperature, and firing them at the wrong setting may cause the ceramic to break or the glaze to fail to set. Make sure the kiln you are using is set to the correct "cone" as described on the glaze packaging. If you are dropping off your ceramic object at a studio for the employees to fire later, include a note detailing the firing temperature. Do not attach this note directly to the glazed object. There are many different ways to operate a kiln, and some processes may require more time than others. Regardless, you should allow at least 24-48 hours for firing before your object is ready. If the kiln is used by many people, your object may not be ready for a week or two. Once it is done firing and has completely cooled, your object should be ready to take home and admire. Note that your wax should burn off in the kiln. If there is any residue from your resist materials that means you used something that did not incinerate at 1000 degrees Fahrenheit, and you will need to find a different resist material next time.
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One-sentence summary -- Search for a publicly accessible kiln. Seek experienced assistance if you need to purchase or operate your own kiln. Fire the glaze according to instructions. Retrieve your ceramic after several days, according to the studio's schedule.


Instead of the wide glasses that are usually used for whiskey at bars, a curved glass that narrows at the top works best. The narrower shape at the top concentrates the aromas for sniffing, while the wide bottom allows you to swirl the whiskey before you sip it. A snifter glass is the best option for whiskey tastings. Tasting the whiskey in a stemmed glass prevents the heat of your hand from warming it. The stem also creates distance between your hand and the whiskey so odors from your skin don’t interfere with its aroma. Many snifters have stems, but you can substitute a wine glass if you don’t have a snifter. If the bowl of the glass is extremely deep, you won’t be able to get a true sense of the whiskey’s aromas. That’s because the heaviest of the volatile compounds that make up the whiskey won’t be able to rise to the top of the glass.
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One-sentence summary -- Opt for a tulip-shaped glass. Use a stemmed glass. Avoid glasses that are too deep.


Smooth out any ripples or wrinkles from the shirt, and make sure that the hems are aligned. If you are using a printed T-shirt, keep the design facing up so that you can see where you are cutting. Plain T-shirts work great for rags as well as scraps for other sewing projects, such as toys. Printed T-shirts work great for bags, quilts, and patches. If you need to, use a ruler and a marker to draw a horizontal line across the front of the shirt first, then cut along the line that you drew. Set the top part containing the sleeves aside.  Alternatively, you can use a ruler and a rotary cutter to cut across the shirt. If you are using a printed T-shirt, cut the sleeves off first, then cut straight across the shirt, 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) above the design. Turn the shirt inside out first, then set it down on a flat surface. Smooth out any wrinkles, then cut the side seams off along the stitching. Set the 2 pieces aside when you are done.  Use fabric scissors or a rotary cutter to do this. If you want to, you can cut the bottom hem off too. Go back to the top part of the shirt that you set aside earlier; it's the part with the sleeves. Use a ruler and marker to draw the largest rectangle you can between the sleeves, bottom of the collar, and cut edge. To save more fabric, do the front of the shirt first, then the back. The collar is usually bigger in the front than in the back. Cut the sleeves off the remaining fabric first. Next, turn them inside-out, then cut the seam off. Spread the sleeves flat, and cut across the top (shoulder) edge to make them more rectangular. You can leave the bottom edge hemmed, or you can cut the hem off. You can use a rotary cutter for this. These rectangular pieces are perfect for sewing together into a quilt or blanket. Make them easier to work with by ironing fusible interfacing to the back. You can also cut the pieces up further to sew into a simple doll, teddy bear, or cat toy.
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One-sentence summary -- Spread the T-shirt you want to use on a flat surface. Cut across the T-shirt with fabric scissors, just below the sleeves. Turn the shirt inside-out and cut the side seams off. Use fabric scissors to cut a rectangle from the top part of the shirt. Cut the sleeves apart with fabric scissors to make rectangles. Use the scraps.


Black pepper usually does not produce fruit until several years after planting. When your plant is fully-grown, it will grow flowers in the spring and summer and form peppercorn berry clusters. Buy an adult pepper plant if you want to harvest your pepper plant sooner. When peppercorns are ready to pick, they will turn from green to light red. Pluck the berries from the plant one at a time, working carefully to avoid plucking unripe berries. Bring a container with you as you harvest your pepper plant, to put the berries inside. Not all peppercorn berries will mature at the same time. You may need to harvest your plant several times in a single season. Spread your peppercorns out on a flat surface, like a baking pan, where they can receive direct sunlight. Keep your peppercorns drying outside until the outer skin shrinks, turns black, and develops a hard and dry texture. As long as peppercorns are stored in an airtight container, they can last for up to 4 years. After 4 years, your peppercorns will still be safe to eat, but they may lose their flavor. To test whether peppercorn is still potent, crush one of the berries with your finger and smell it. If the aroma is weak, it has probably lost its flavor.
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Wait 2 to 3 years to harvest your pepper plant. Harvest the peppercorn berries when they turn red. Dry your peppercorns in the sun for 7 to 9 days. Store peppercorns in a dry, cool place for 4 years.