Write an article based on this "Find or make a box to decorate. Take off the lid off your box if it has one. Add primer or paint if you want a background."
article: Look at your local craft store for plain boxes to decorate. You'll likely be able to find them in wood or heavy cardboard. You can also upcycle old boxes, such as shoe boxes or small cardboard shipping boxes. You can even use cereal boxes or other food boxes!  You can also découpage old trunks. If you prefer, you can make a box out of cardstock or another heavy paper. This step will make the box easier to paint and decorate. If it's a shoe box or something similar, just pull the lid off. If you bought a wooden box, you may need to unscrew the hinges and put them to the side to take the lid off completely. Make sure to put the metal parts in a safe place. Pick up gesso (primer) from a craft store, along with a foam brush or a 1 to 2 in (2.5 to 5.1 cm) flat bristle brush. Paint the gesso on in a single, even layer, trying to go the same direction along each side. Once it's dry, add a layer of acrylic paint the same way if you'd like.  A primer can make it easier for your paper to stick, particularly with wood or slick boxes (such as cereal boxes) but it's not strictly necessary. However, if you plan to leave some areas blank when you add your paper decorations, you may want to paint the box a color of your choosing. In that case, you should prime it first. You may need to sand the box again to smooth out the surface for the paper.

Write an article based on this "Contact your local animal shelter or humane society. Consider which animals you want to work with. Learn about the available volunteer positions. Make sure that volunteering will fit with your schedule."
article: The organization may have a contact person or "volunteer coordinator" who can help you get involved at their facility. Visit a shelter's website, and check for any information that is listed for volunteers.  Some shelters will not offer much information on their websites, and some may not have websites at all. Look online for shelters near your home or office. Consider the distance from your home, the type of animal, and the needs of a given shelter. If two animal shelters are right next to each other, but one of them is in more urgent need of volunteers: it may be best to choose that shelter. Most shelters take in dogs and cats, but you may be hard-pressed to find a center that deals with more exotic pets. You may be able to choose between working with dogs and cats, or you may be asked to deal with both. Bear in mind that you may not even be allowed to work with the animals at first. You often need to work at the shelter for a while before you can handle animals directly. Depending on the shelter, you may be assigned to a specific job, or you may perform various tasks as need arises. You may be required to complete a certain number of hours of support tasks before you are allowed to work directly with animals. Laundry, dish-washing, floor-mopping, and office work are often necessary to keep a shelter running smoothly.  Ask about volunteer programs on- and off-site. Most shelters need people to help in the facility: walking dogs, handling cats, and grooming various animals. However, many shelters also have off-site adoption events or fundraisers with which you might be able to help. If you have any special skills that relate to shelter work: tell the shelter! Volunteers can provide website support, offer legal aid, donate medical services, photograph adoptable animals for the adoption websites, or even create and donate original art for sale to benefit the shelter. Most volunteer opportunities occur during a shelter's open hours, although you might also be asked to care for animals and do maintenance work during the off-hours. Shelters are usually open seven days a week, with slightly fewer hours on Saturdays and Sundays.

Write an article based on this "Decide on a style of tattoo. Find an artist with experience in that style. Ask to see an artist’s portfolio. Keep price in mind. Insist on sterilized and new equipment."
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You may already have a good idea of the tattoo you want to get. However, your idea may require a specific style of tattooing. For instance, if you just want the outline of a star or another simple “flash” design, any experienced, well-respected tattoo artist will likely be able to provide you what you want. However, if you want a certain type of pattern or a realistic image, you may need to go a specific tattoo shop, or even a specific artist, to get what you’re looking for.  Different styles of tattoo include New American Traditional, Japanese, and tribal. There are also shops and artists that specialize in even more specific styles, such as lettering or watercolor tattoos. If you know you want a Koi fish wrapped around your throat, it’s highly advisable to find an experienced tattoo artist that has done neck tattoos before and that specializes in Japanese style tattoos.  Not only will the final product be much higher quality, tattoo artists that are experienced in working with the styles you’re thinking about can help you pick a specific design. The more specialized an artist is, the more likely it is that they are often booked well in advance.  This is especially true if the artist is particularly gifted, as people who want the type of tattoo they specialize will seek them out from far and wide. Ensure that the portfolio includes many photos of actual tattoos (as opposed to illustrations), and that they were taken in the shop in which they work. Ask about neck tattoos in particular, as this can be a challenging place to give a tattoo. An additional benefit of looking at an artist's portfolio is that it might inspire a specific aspect of your own design. The more well-known and well-respected a tattoo artist is, the more valuable their time and artwork.  Always ask what an artist's minimum price is, as well as their hourly rate. They will likely give you an estimate on the total cost of your tattoo. It is also customary to tip for tattoos.  The artist will be happy to answer your questions. Simply say something like, "What should I know about your pricing?" Those incredible tattoo artists you see on Instagram are often booked years in advance, and charge high prices for their time.  Note that there are likely gifted, professional artists in your area. A final factor to consider when selecting the artist you want to work with is the cleanliness of their shop and equipment. In particular, you should watch the artist remove a new needle and tube set from its sealed envelope just before they begin working on your tattoo. Feel free to ask any questions you have about sterilization and safety. A professional tattoo artist will entirely understand your desire to ensure safety.  Similarly, make sure your artist uses a new ink supply and a new disposable container for every tattoo. They should also wear a new pair of disposable gloves while handling the equipment and giving you your tattoo. Never work with an artist that is evasive about answering your questions or works in shop that does not have your complete confidence in terms of sanitation.