One of the most recommended books that can teach you to read Egyptian hieroglyphics is How to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs: A Step-by-Step Guide to Teach Yourself by Mark Collier and Bill Manley. The most recent version was published in 2003 and is available at a variety of online booksellers.  If you go to any online bookseller (e.g. Amazon, Book Depository, etc.) and search for “Egyptian Hieroglyphs” you’ll be presented with a large number of options. Read through the reviews on a bookseller’s website or on Goodreads to determine which book may meet your specific needs. Make sure the book can be returned, or try to get a look inside the book before you buy it, just in case it isn’t what you wanted. The Apple Store has a number of Egyptian-related apps that can be downloaded to either an iPhone or an iPad. One specific app, called Egyptian Hieroglyphs, was designed specifically to help teach the user how to read glyphs. The same developer also has an app that can turn a QWERTY keyboard into an Egyptian hieroglyphs keyboard.  Most of these are paid apps, but the costs are fairly low. Keep in mind that these apps will have a decent variety of glyphs to learn from, but will not be complete. The ROM’s website (https://www.rom.on.ca/en/learn/activities/classroom/write-your-name-in-egyptian-hieroglyphs) contains step-by-step instructions on how to write your name in Egyptian hieroglyphs. The website contains all the info required to complete this simple task, but doesn’t go into detail about more complicated hieroglyphs. The ROM also has an extensive Ancient Egyptian gallery with a number of artifacts on display. It may be worth the visit (if you’re in the area) in order to get an idea of what actual hieroglyphs looked like when carved into stone and other materials. JSesh is an open source ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic editor that is free to download from the program’s website at http://jsesh.qenherkhopeshef.org.  The website also contains complete documentation and tutorials on how to use the software. Technically, JSesh is designed for people who already know something about hieroglyphics, but can still be a useful tool while you’re learning or if you want to challenge yourself. There are many in-class and online courses available on topics related to Ancient Egypt and Egyptology. For example:  The University of Cambridge’s has a workshop called Learn to read ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. If you aren’t able to attend the course in-person, download the course syllabus in PDF format. The syllabus contains a number of other helpful resources that you may find useful.  Coursera has an online course called Ancient Egypt: A history in six objects, which is available for free for anyone who has internet access. While it doesn’t teach hieroglyphics specifically, it does talk about Ancient Egypt by using actual artifacts from the time period.  The University of Manchester has both a certificate and diploma program in Egyptology, all available online. They also have courses available that can be taken on their own, for those who are interested. While the programs are online, the ability to go to specific museums and libraries may be useful.
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One-sentence summary -- Buy a book on how to read hieroglyphics. Download an iPhone / iPad app. Follow the Royal Ontario Museum’s activity website. Install the JSesh editor on your computer. Study Egyptology.

Article: Use a glass measuring cup that is large enough to hold the vinegar and not spill over if you were to dip a rag into it. Use a glass container rather than plastic, since you will need to heat up the vinegar. One of the great things about removing paint from glass is that you probably already have everything you need at home. You don’t need to use any chemical-based products—just white vinegar and dish soap should do the trick! There’s no need to cover the bowl, but do keep an eye on it as it heats up so you can stop the microwave once the vinegar starts to bubble. Depending on how strong your microwave is, this might take a little more or less time than indicated. The rubber gloves will keep your hands from getting burnt in the hot vinegar. A smaller rag, about the size of a washcloth, works well for this project. A hand towel could be too bulky and get in the way while you’re working. You could also use a clean sponge for this step, too. Use some elbow grease to really rub the paint and saturate it with the white vinegar. This should soften the paint, and it may actually completely remove it! If it doesn’t come off yet, that’s totally okay. Just move on to the next step. If the paint does come away completely from using the white vinegar, simply spray the window with glass cleaner and wipe it down to clean it off. Put the dish soap into the bucket first so it can get sudsy while the bucket is filling with water. Try your best to do this right after the vinegar step so that the paint doesn’t have a chance to dry again. Really saturate the paint with the soapy water. If you’re concerned about the water running down the wall or hitting the floor, lay down a towel underneath of where you’re working. Use firm pressure, and only scrape in one direction. Remoisten the paint from time to time with the soapy rag to keep it lubricated. Try to get the edge of the razor underneath the entire section of paint so that it comes away in one piece. Take your time with this part of the process. You want to avoid scratching the glass, which can happen if you rub back and forth or scrape too quickly. This should get rid off all the vinegar, soap, and remaining paint flakes. Wipe the cleaner away with a clean rag or with paper towels. If you notice you missed a section of paint after you clean the window, go back and repeat the soapy water and scraping steps until it comes clean.
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Measure 1 cup (240 mL) of white vinegar into a glass measuring cup. Microwave the white vinegar for 30 to 60 seconds until it comes to a boil. Put on rubber gloves and dip a clean rag into the white vinegar. Scrub the paint with the vinegar-soaked rag. Fill a bucket with warm water and 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of dish soap. Soak a sponge or rag in the soapy water and wipe down the paint spots. Run a razor blade over the paint very slowly at a 45-degree angle. Use glass cleaner and a clean rag to wipe down the window.