Combine 1 cup (125 grams) cornstarch or cornflour, 1 cup (240 mL) white glue, 2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil, and 2 Tbsp lemon juice. It should look similar to ricotta cheese when finished. Wait until it cools down enough to handle it, then knead continually until it reaches room temperature. Using a ziploc bag or plastic wrap, store the mix in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. After that point you can adjust the consistency by kneading in additional oil or cornstarch to correct overly brittle or sticky dough (respectively).
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One-sentence summary -- Mix the ingredients in a saucepan. Stir over low heat for 10-15 minutes.Remove the mixture from the heat once it starts pulling away from the side of the pan. Knead until the mixture cools. Store in an airtight container. Use after waiting for 24 hours.


Plan for approximately 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water per foot of height each week. Use your best judgment—if the soil is becoming soggy, decrease the amount of water you use.  Leyland Cypress' need adequate water—even during the fall, their evergreen foliage typically lose water. Water regularly for the 2 to 3 months following planting. After this period, the tree will have a well-developed root system and won't need as much watering. Use your shovel to create a gap 4 inches (10 cm) deep near the base of your tree. To determine moisture, feel the soil in the gap—if it's dry, water your tree. Once the root system has been established, you can fertilize your tree again. This will speed the growth of your tree and help it to flourish. Begin pruning your tree when it reaches 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10.2 cm) in height. Only prune the sides, and take care not to remove more than 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10.2 cm) of growth. If you want your tree to stop increasing in height, cut its central upright stem as well as its outside branches. Regular fungicide application for at least 6 weeks after shearing will minimize the chances of fungal infection. This is important because shearing temporarily reduces food production, which weakens the tree. The most common are Seiridium canker and Botryosphaeria canker, both of which create yellow or brown foliage. Avoid excessive watering and cut any twigs that show signs of cankering. Although not common, root rot diseases are dangerous. Once a tree is infected, there is no way to cure it. Any infected trees, including their stumps, should be removed completely. Keep an eye out for female bagworms, which carry egg-containing bags that can reach up to 2 inches (5.1 cm) when complete. Adult females do not have legs or wings, are yellow in color, and have an appearance akin to a maggot.  Bags should either be destroyed or placed into a 5 gallons (19 L) container. This allows any helpful parasites to escape the bags while keeping bagworm larvae contained. Pests can also be treated with a mild insecticidal soap or spray.
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One-sentence summary -- Water your tree with 1 gallon (3.8 L) per foot of height weekly. Monitor soil moisture by creating a small gap. Fertilize your tree well in approximately 3 months. Prune your Leyland Cypress using garden pruners. Apply fungicide every 7 to 10 days after pruning. Watch out for yellow or brown foliage, which are signs of canker diseases. Keep an eye out for dark and decayed roots, which are signs of root rot diseases. Remove female bagworms during early spring and winter.


Since the pasta needs lots of room to move around as it cooks, use a big pot. For example, if you'll be cooking a 1 pound (450 g) box of pasta, get out a pot that's at least 4 US quarts (3.8 L) in size. Then, pour in enough water to come 2/3 up the side of the pot. If you use a pot that's too small, your pasta is more likely to clump together as it cooks. Stir the noodles with a pasta fork to break the noodles up and leave the lid off the pot. Then, check the pasta package for a recommended cooking time and set a timer for the minimum time that's suggested. For example, if the box says to cook the noodles for 7 to 9 minutes, set a timer for 7 minutes. Thin pasta, such as angel hair, will cook faster than thick or long noodles, such as fettuccine or penne, which take closer to 8 or 9 minutes.
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Fill a large pot about 2/3 full of water. Set a timer for 3 to 8 minutes.