Article: You will need to paint in sections, allowing different areas time to dry.  Drying typically takes 24 hours.  For this reason, only mix colors that are needed in a specific area, to avoid having wasted, unused paint on your palette.  The first colors to pour are those for line work and small detail. The last colors you will want to do are the background of the image, like the sky. You should buy oil paint; 37 ml tubes should be sufficient, unless your glass is very large. If you do not have the exact paint shades that you would like for your painting, begin by mixing paints to get your desired colors. Squeeze the amount needed (small for a small area, more for a large area) of a light color onto palette paper, wax paper, aluminum foil, or a mixing palette.  Add a small dab of the darker primary color to the light color. Mix well with a palette knife or brush. Keep adding small amounts of dark or light until you get the desired shade. Once you have the desired color/shade, add gilding size to your paint to help it adhere to the glass. Because glass is non-porous, it does not take paint well. You must use gilding size to help the paint adhere to and dry quicker on the glass. Pour a small amount of size directly onto your already-mixed paint and begin blending it in.  Add size as needed to larger paint piles. The desired ratio is 1/2 paint to 1/2 size. Blend thoroughly with a palette knife or paint brush. Separating the paints will help you avoid accidental color mixing.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Decide which parts of the painting you will do that day. Get your desired paint colors ready. Blend quick dry gilding size with the paint. Pour the paint from your palette/mixing station into a small cap or cup.

Problem: Article: Having the right dentist who you like can set the tone for your helping to maintain your oral health. Search among local dentists to find one that you like and can see on a regular basis.  Ask friends and family members to recommend a dentist they go to or have seen. Most people won’t suggest a dentist they don’t like. Read reviews of local dentists either online or in publications like the newspaper. Call your insurance company to ask if you are required to see in-network dentists or if you can pay extra to see someone out of network. Most insurance companies can provide you a list of doctors who are a part of their network. Compile a list of potential dentists and write down factors that drew you to them. Call the offices of dentists you may want to see and inquire if they are accepting new patients. If not, contact the next name on your list.  Give the receptionist your basic information, including whether or not you have insurance. Let them know any other relevant information, such as if you have a fear of dentists or significant dental issues. Once you’ve located a dentist’s office with which you feel comfortable, schedule an appointment. This can help ensure that you go to the dentist and promote your oral health.  Schedule your appointment early in the morning if you can so that less likely to have to wait for a long time. Tell the receptionist you prefer mornings. Accept whatever times the receptionist offers. Tell her that your dates and times are flexible, which may help you get an appointment in a slot you want. Be kind and courteous with the receptionist. Give the receptionist a brief description of why you are visiting. This can help her figure out if the dentist is right for you and how long of an appointment you will need. Compose a one or two sentence description of your visit. For example, you could say “I am a new patient and would like to consult with the doctor” or “I am scheduling a routine cleaning.” If you cannot get an appointment with the dentist of your choice, inquire if she works with a partner or can refer you to someone else. Doctors often work with other doctors to help serve their patients.  Ask for the names of a couple of doctors if the referrals cannot take you or return to your list. Check to make sure the referral dentist is in your network if you have insurance. Make sure to thank you each office for its efforts to schedule an appointment for you. This may help you more easily get an appointment in the future. If your first choice dentist’s office referred or recommended you to a colleague, contact her office. Nicely tell the receptionist that the other dentist’s office referred you and then inquire if her office has availability. Be kind and as flexible as possible. This may help you get an appointment as well as leaving a positive impression.
Summary: Find a local dentist. Contact potential dentists’ offices. Schedule an appointment. Provide a reason for your visit. Ask for a referral. Thank the staff. Contact the referral dentist.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Oftentimes your body will react faster than your brain when you are under emotional stress.  Rather than trying to ignore these sensations, pay close attention to them.  Notice these physical signs of anxiety, stress, or anger:  Rapid heartbeat or increased blood pressure Muscle tension or shaking Sweating Nausea or upset stomach Headaches Clenching your jaw or teeth When you feel yourself in mind and body getting angry, it may be best to step away from the situation.  Try to excuse yourself if possible.  Try also giving yourself some physical space between you and the emotionally-charged situation.  Consider stepping away from your desk or office.  Take a walk around the office.  Get outside for a few minutes for fresh air. It is important to build breaks into your schedule aside from your lunch break, so consider taking a five minute “fresh air break” or a “walking break” at specific times during the day. Excuse yourself to the restroom.  Being in the restroom may give you the opportunity to separate yourself from a difficult meeting or situation. If there is a one person who is specifically upsetting you, ask to speak with them at a later time.  Try not to get into an argument with them in that moment. It is important to keep a calm baseline, so make sure to schedule in some mental health days for yourself to help keep yourself calm. For example, if you have a busy month at work, then schedule in a day off to decompress. At your desk or in a private space at your work place, try stress reduction exercises that are helpful in calming the mind, such as deep breathing, yoga, or visualization.  This will help to lower your blood pressure and redirect your negative thoughts away from anger.   Try deep breathing exercises.  One example of this is to slowly inhale your breath for five seconds.  Hold your breath and close your eyes for five seconds.  Then very slowly exhale for five to ten seconds.  Repeat this exercise multiple times until you feel less upset.  Do yoga in your work space. Choose a few yoga poses that you can easily do at work whenever you are feeling stressed.  Engage in visualization exercises. Close your eyes.  Imagine a comforting and safe space.  It can be real or imaginary.  As you imagine this place, think about the colors, smells, sounds, and sensations.  This place should be a relaxing and soothing place that makes you feel better.

SUMMARY: Listen to your body. Step away from the situation. Practice breathing, yoga, or visualization exercises to calm down.

When you get a new credit card, read all parts of the contract carefully. In particular, study the section on payment requirements and the penalties for late payments. If you understand the contract terms, you will be more likely to remember and comply with them. If you have had a card for some time, but you never bothered to read the contract, call the customer service office. The phone number is usually printed on your card itself or on each monthly bill. Ask for a copy of your contract. ” You may think you know the due date for your payment. However, you could still risk being late. Most contracts define a “late” payment as any payment that is not received by the due date. Some credit companies even specify a particular time of day, generally 5:00 p.m. You need to know when your payment is due and plan to meet that. Speak with your customer service office if you are not familiar with the late fee system for your card. Many companies use a two-tier system of setting penalties, based on the balance due on your card. Most credit card companies have fees of about $15 for balances under about $250 and a fee of around $39 for higher balances.
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Read your contract carefully. Understand what makes a payment “late. Know the penalties for late payments.