INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Place the slime back into the bowl or container, and gently tilt it over the sink. Pour out as much excess liquid as possible. Drain the water slowly, and wait until there is no more excess liquid.  Hold the slime back with your hand, or press a plate over the bowl or container as you are draining it to prevent the slime from falling out. Leave a tiny gap so that the liquid can get through. You can remove the excess liquid from any type of slime, and this should help to make it slightly less watery. It’s a good idea to remove the excess liquid before you begin trying to thicken the slime. Place the slime on a clean work surface. See if it becomes less watery as you knead it. Also try working the slime in your hands to remove some excess moisture. Many types of slime, such as Borax, liquid starch, and saline solution, all contain either clear or white glue. These types of slime change in consistency as you knead them, and normally become less runny and thicker as you knead. Place the slime into an airtight container. Keep the slime in the freezer for approximately 5-10 minutes, or until it has thickened sufficiently. Alternatively, store the slime in a Ziplock bag rather than an airtight container.

SUMMARY: Pour out any excess liquid from the container. Knead the slime for approximately 5 minutes if it contains glue. Freeze the slime for up to 10 minutes if it contains shampoo or soap.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Euphorbia plants need well-draining soil so air can circulate around the roots. You can buy soil specifically for succulents at most nurseries, or you can prepare it yourself. Ideal potting conditions for succulents is two parts soil, one part peat moss, one part clean sand, and one part perlite. Euphorbia seeds have a limited shelf life, so they are typically not available in commercial markets. Instead, purchase euphorbia plants from a local nursery during spring and summer months.

SUMMARY: Prepare well-draining soil in a pot for circulation. Grow euphorbia from cuttings.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It’s easy to over practice bowling and strain your arm, so break frequently and allow your arm time to recover in between practice sessions. To keep yourself from overdoing it, try practicing with the following maximum limits:  Players age 10 to 13: 12 yorkers/practice Players age 14 to 15: 14 yorkers/practice Players over 16: 20 yorkers/practice Yorkers are most commonly bowled at the end of games, so you may be tired in the moment you need to bowl a yorker the most. To give yourself the best chances of delivering a perfect yorker in tired-out condition, save yorker drills for the end of practice. Encourage yourself when practicing yorkers by rewarding yourself with one fewer lap run at the end of practice for every good yorker thrown. Try to start and end your run-up in the same position every time. When you take your final bound, keep it consistent and controlled. Have you tried snapping your wrist when you release the ball? This can add some heat to your yorker.

SUMMARY: Set aside a block of time to drill yorkers during practice. Drill yorkers toward the end of practice. Perfect your speed and delivery.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Mix bronze powder with a quick-drying spar varnish according to the package directions in a plastic or glass bowl. Stir the liquid bronze thoroughly to prevent particles from settling in the bottom of the bowl. You can purchase liquid bronze at a hardware store or print supply company. Hold the shoe by the wire loop with your non-dominant hand. Then use your dominant hand to apply a thin coat of liquid bronze to each shoe with a camel hair brush. Start on the top of each shoe and work your way down the sides toward the sole. Make sure you paint all of the shoe’s surface area, including any part of the shoe’s inside that is visible. After applying liquid bronze to the shoes, allow them to dry. Hold the shoe by the wire loop you inserted, and then hang the wire loop on a hook or nail. You should let them dry for at least ten minutes, or longer, in between coats. Once the shoes dry from the initial coat of liquid bronze, look to see if there are dull spots on the shoes. This is an indication that the bronze has soaked through the shoes and you will need to apply at least one more coat of bronze. You will likely need to apply several coats of liquid bronze to each shoe until both shoes are shiny and completely covered in bronze.

SUMMARY:
Prepare the liquid bronze in a bowl. Apply a coat of liquid bronze to each shoe. Hang the shoes to dry. Apply additional coats as needed.