Read the label on the packaging for the polymer clay carefully to find the recommended temperature and oven setting for curing the clay. Always follow the recommended temperature setting for your particular polymer clay, as it can differ between types and brands.  Don’t use a temperature that’s lower or higher than the recommended, as the clay won’t cure properly. While most polymer clay needs to be baked in the oven to cure, you can get specific types that are labeled as “air-dry” that don’t need heat to cure. Get either a ceramic, glass, or metal dish and place your model in the center. Then place the lid on the dish and make sure that it’s fitted properly to protect your model from color changes and browning due to the heat. Never bake polymer clay uncovered. If your oven-safe dish doesn’t have a covering, simply cover it using aluminum foil. Check the instructions on the clay packaging carefully to determine how long your model needs to be baked. Generally, the thicker your polymer clay model is, the longer it will take to cure. You may need to measure your polymer clay to determine how long to leave it in the oven for.  For example, some types of polymer clay specify that your model requires 10 minutes of baking time for every 1⁄4 in (0.64 cm) of thickness.  When the time is up, carefully remove the dish from the oven using pot holders and allow the clay to cool. Use a paintbrush to apply a base coat of the most dominant color that you will be using. Let the base coat dry and then use a smaller paintbrush to add details to your model with other colors.  It’s always recommended to paint polymer clay after it has cured rather than before. If you make a mistake with the acrylic paint, simply wait for it to dry and then paint over it.

Summary: Preheat the oven to the required temperature before you bake the clay. Place your model into a covered, oven-safe dish. Bake your polymer clay model for the recommended amount of time. Paint your cured model with acrylic paint once it’s cool.


If you've tasked someone else to manage your website, they can tell you where to find your site's online analytics information. Your analytics tracker can provide you with lots of information about what terms people use to find your site.  If you are using WordPress.com, there is an automated analytics tool through the "Jetpack" program, as well as a more basic reporting tool that appears on your site's main dashboard. If you do not have a website analytics program to analyze your web traffic, start it now. You can sign up for a free account with Google Analytics, post code onto your website and start tracking traffic within 24 hours. Most products list the most popular terms that were used to reach your website. If a keyword brings you traffic, you'll want to keep including it in your SEO and PPC marketing. As you improve your SEO through the use of popular keywords, you can also see how these terms change or searches decrease or increase in popularity.  Your research into popular terms may change the search term listed in this area week by week. As you use hot topic keywords, launch marketing campaigns and use long-tail keywords in your PPC ads, your popular search terms are likely to change. If the search terms listed in this area are extremely general, you can deduce that you have more competition for clicks with that search term. Targeting other keywords or producing higher quality content can improve your search engine ranking.

Summary: Ask your web admin to find out what analytics product your site is using. Find the section of your analytics program that discusses search terms. Keep track of these popular keywords.


If you just want to view an email without downloading it, Encryptomatic allows you to do so with emails up to 8 megabytes in size (including attachments). If the email in question has any attachments, you can download them from the viewer page as well. The main downside to Encryptomatic is its size limit. If you need to download several attachments from your MSG file, you might be better off using Zamzar. Go to https://www.encryptomatic.com/viewer/ in your computer's web browser. It's a grey button near the top-left side of the page. Doing so opens a File Explorer (Windows) or a Finder (Mac) window. Go to the folder in which your MSG file is stored, then click once the MSG file to select it. This option is in the bottom-right corner of the window. Your MSG file will be uploaded to Encryptomatic. If you see a line of text that says "File is too large" appear to the right of the Choose file button, you cannot open the MSG file in Encryptomatic. Try using Zamzar instead. It's a blue button to the right of the Choose file button. Doing so will take you to the viewer page. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to do so. You'll see your email's text, as well as any images or formatting, in the window here. If your email has any attachments included, you'll see the name of the attachment(s) to the right of the "Attachments:" heading in the middle of the page. Clicking an attachment's name will prompt it to download onto your computer where you can open it like usual.

Summary: Know when to use Encryptomatic. Open Encryptomatic. Click Choose file. Select your MSG file. Click Open. Click View. View your email. Download any attachments.


To prevent your cutting board from sliding around while you're working, place it on a kitchen towel. Then place the scallions in a single layer on the board. Avoid stacking the scallions because you'll crush them instead of cut them. Scatter the scallions over your favorite meals to add a little color and crunch to the dish. In addition to garnishes, add the scallions to salsas, egg dishes, and salads. Use the thinnest sliced scallions for garnishes and save thicker ones for recipes where you'll be cooking them such as in baked goods or eggs. in the refrigerator. You can store chopped scallions for up to 1 day in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Keep in mind that the scallions will become limp the longer they're stored. To revive the scallions, soak them in ice water for about 30 minutes before using them.
Summary: Lay the scallions in a single layer on a sturdy cutting board. Use the scallions immediately for the freshest taste. Store leftover scallions