Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Fill a sink with lukewarm water. Dry the clothing in open air for at least 15 minutes. Hang up the garment to finish drying, then wash it if necessary.

Answer: Pour in at least 1⁄4 US gal (950 mL) of lukewarm water. Make sure you have enough water to submerge the clothing. The water also has to be close to room temperature in order to stretch out the fabric’s fibers without damaging them. Borax and vinegar are recommended for animal-based fabrics like wool and cashmere. Plant-based fabrics like cotton may also respond to this treatment, but don’t try it on synthetics or tightly-knit natural materials. Leave the towels inside your clothing for up to 30 minutes to help it dry out. Layer some additional towels underneath and over it to speed up the drying process. You can also shake the garment around if you are able to keep the rolled-up towels in place. While you’re waiting for the garment to dry, check its shape. Fine-tune it by gently pulling on the edges of the fabric if needed. Place a hanger inside the garment, but don’t remove the towels. Move the garment to an exposed spot away from direct heat and sunlight. Try using a hanging bar or rod. Once the garment is done drying, you can hand wash it in cold water if it doesn’t feel as soft and smooth as it normally does.  If you’re worried about damaging the sweater, lay it on a towel to let it dry out. Wool and cashmere are delicate, so play it safe when treating a particularly valuable piece of clothing. If the clothing doesn’t change enough, repeat the cleaning process several times until you get the result you desire.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose the buttons. Decide whether you would like to alternate the petal colors or have the same color. Select the center of the button flower. Find a button somewhat smaller than the big button that is being used for the middle. Glue all the buttons together. Flip over the big center button. Using craft foam, cut out a circle about the size of the big center button. Open the safety pin. Finished.

Answer: The color and style of the buttons is entirely up to you but you might like to consider some of the following ideas:  Choose matching but varying hues. Choose the exact same color; this could be good where you want it stand out against a plain top. Choose a rainbow of colors. Choose different patterns, or even sizes of buttons. Whatever buttons you choose, ensure that they are in excellent condition and will be able to withstand being turned into an often-worn item of jewelry. Older, more fragile buttons may not be ideal for this project. For alternating colors, choose an even number of buttons. Arrange the buttons in a circle, alternating the colors and check that the look is suitable. You can have an odd number of buttons if the colors are matching. For this, the button needs to be much larger than the petal buttons, as they will sit around it. You can either match this button to the petals or choose a button in a completely different color, texture or style, as long as you like how it looks. Place the large central button over the already-made circle of petal buttons. Make sure you can see the petals poking out from around the edges. Place this one on top of the big button. Do the same for each additional layer you want (obviously, you're limited by how large your central button is).  Using hot glue, glue the petals to the center. Then flip it back over. Use hot glue again, but this time to add the center layers. Now you have a fixed button flower. Glue it to the back of the flower. On the side that doesn't open, lather this with hot glue. Place it on the middle of the craft foam circle. Then place a lot of glue on either side of the pin, and on top of the side that doesn't close. Press it in for a few seconds. Then let it dry. If needed, add more glue until the pin sticks. Enjoy your new button pin.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use a grill lighter as an alternative to the traditional cigarette lighter. Turn on your gas stove for a quick flame. Use the tip of another person’s lit cigarette to light your own. Use a Zippo gas lighter.

Answer: Even though they are usually used to ignite a grill, grill lighters make for a quick alternative if you don’t have matches or a traditional lighter. Grill lighters have a long stem and a handle with a button on it. Light your cigarette in the same way you would use a disposable lighter. If you don’t have any sort of lighter or match in your house, you can turn on your stove and put your cigarette on it to light it. Turn on your gas stove and carefully place the tip of the cigarette into the flame with your hands. Once the flame starts to burn on the end, try to take a drag from it.  Don’t put your face near the burner or you can burn yourself. If you smell gas, but there is no flame, put out your cigarette, go outside, and call 911. If you’re in a social situation and there is no lighter or matches in sight, you can use the tip of another lit cigarette to light yours. To do this simply touch the end of the lit cigarette to the end of yours while it’s in your mouth and inhale. This is also a great way to start a conversation with a stranger. Lighting a cigarette with a Zippo lighter is very similar to lighting one with a disposable lighter. Make sure that your lighter has enough fluid. Some Zippo lighters are even wind resistant. Closing the lid on a Zippo lighter extinguishes the flame.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Start with dry, detangled hair. Mist a 1 in (2.5 cm) section of hair with water. Wrap the hair around a Flexi rod, then bend the ends inward. Repeat this process all over your head. Allow your hair to air-dry. Remove the rods once your hair is completely dry. Repeat the process the next time you wash your hair to maintain the style.

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This method is great if you are transitioning from relaxed to natural hair as the curls will help conceal the difference between textures. It may also work on relaxed hair and micro box braids as well.  For best results, start with stretched hair, like what you’d from a braid-out. If you have long hair, part it into 4 sections first: 2 on the top and 2 on the bottom. Secure each section with a hair clip. Grab a 1 in (2.5 cm) section of hair from the top of your head. Apply just enough water to dampen it, but not so much to make it soaking wet. Smooth your hair down with a bristle brush.  Don’t get your hair wet if you are starting with micro or box braids. Instead, grab several braids and get ready for the next step. If you want tighter curls or ringlets, start with a 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 in (0.64 to 1.27 cm) section instead. Place the end of your hair section against the middle of a Flexi rod. Wrap your hair around the rod until you get to the roots, then fold the ends of the rod inward to secure it.  If you are curling braids, stop when you are halfway up your braid. Don’t go all the way to the roots.  If you want tighter curls or ringlets, use a straw or smaller flexi rod instead. Slide a bobby pin through the straw and hair to secure it. Flexi rods come in different sizes. The thicker the rod, the larger the curl will be. Work around your head, section by section. If you plan on finishing with large, chunky curls, try to keep each strand a consistent size. This is not as important if you plan on separating the curls out into smaller ones, however. Again, if you are curling braids, only curl them halfway up to the roots. If you have to run a few errands or go to sleep, wrap a silk scarf around your head. Not only will this hide the rods with style, but it will also keep them in place while you sleep or run about.  If you are in a hurry, you can speed the process up with a hood dryer or a hairdryer. Use a low-heat setting so as not to damage your hair. If you wrapped Flexi rods around braids, dip the wrapped braids into boiled water for 20 to 30 seconds first. Be careful not to burn yourself. Your hair must be completely dry before you take the rods out, otherwise the curls won’t stay set. If your hair feels damp, wait longer or dry it with a hairdryer.  Once you take the rods out, separate each curl into 2 or 3 individual curls with your fingers. This will give you voluminous hair with less frizz. If you want more volume, comb through your hair with your fingers or a wide-toothed comb. This is a great idea for relaxed hair; don’t do it with braided hair, however. In most cases, this style is not permanent. If you want the style to go away, simply wash your hair. If you want to keep it, you should still wash your hair as you normally would, then repeat the whole process.  If your hair is natural, the curls should maintain their shape until you wash them again. After that, you'll have to redefine them with flexi rods. If your hair is relaxed, the curls may start to lose their shape by the end of the day, just like naturally straight hair.  You'll have to repeat the process to get the curls back. If you have braids, the style will be permanent. To straighten your braids, simply dip them in boiled water again, then let them hang straight and loose until they dry.