Copic marker tips will not take on the colors of other Copic markers they touch, so feel free to mix and match any colors you like. It is okay if the colors dry a little before you start stamping. Just work until you are happy with the color composition of your stamp. This helps re-wet the colors, and will also help them adhere to paper or cardstock.  Use a misting bottle to spray the alcohol onto the stamp. If a misting bottle is not available, dip a small bit of paper towel into the rubbing alcohol and dab it onto the stamp very lightly. Be careful not to smear or remove any colors. You can stamp the image approximately two times before needing to reapply the alcohol mist. To keep consistent coloring in each image, check the rubber stamp after each stamping to see if any colors need to be reapplied.
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One-sentence summary -- Apply different colors of Copic marker directly onto a rubber stamp. Spray rubbing alcohol lightly over the colored stamp. Stamp the colorful image onto paper or cardstock.

Q: The muscles in the arm, shoulder, chest and back should be conducting all of the action while you write. Your forearm, hand and fingers should be still. Writing from your shoulder results in movement that is more intricate and gives you greater stamina. It also creates smoother and cleaner looking writing.  This movement will likely feel unnatural at first but it is crucial to developing your writing. Avoid writing with your fingers. The majority of people “draw” their letters by moving the pen across the paper with their hand. This method is more tiresome and gives you less control over your writing. Be conscious of writing with your shoulder, making it a part of your writing practice. Concentrate on writing using your shoulder and not your hand. Practice this until it feels natural. As you become more comfortable with the movement, make the letters smaller. You can also practice this method on a marker or chalk board. Start with big letters and gradually move to smaller ones. Again, remember to avoid writing with your fingers and concentrate on your shoulder. Start making Xs and ///s and OOOs and overlapped OOOs and spirals and | | | |s. Work on making this figures smoothly, uniformly, and evenly spaced. Practice drawing these figures daily emphasizing your strokes and movement.  Repetition is important so practice these movements daily. Focus on making clear, well-formed letters and words. Hurriedly writing results in messy or illegible writing. Remember that you want to write elegantly and that takes time. If you begin to get sore or fatigued, your writing will suffer. Get out of your chair and walk around. Stretch the muscles in your shoulder and hand. There is not magic bullet for developing elegant handwriting. Daily practice is the only way to hone your skill and, luckily, there are many strategies for doing this.  Set aside at least 20 minutes a day to write. Begin with five minutes and work your way up. Follow the curriculum laid out in a handbook or online lesson. These tend to have daily exercises as part of their instruction. Write things out by hand more. Hand-write your notes and grocery lists. Start a journal and send written letters to friends and family. Keep a pocketbook.
A: Write with your shoulder and back. Hold your arm out in front of you and practice writing big letters in the air. Practice your movements with a pen in your notebook. Practice strokes and figures. Slow down and write methodically. Remember to stretch and move around. Practice your handwriting every day.

Article: Just because you aren't a big company, that doesn't mean you shouldn't have a vivid professional brand.  Here are a few points to consider:  Decide whether you will use your own name or work under a business name. Don't be afraid to invest in business cards, a logo, uniforms and a sign to put outside your home or business. Make sure all of them are consistently branded. Make it clean and professional. Use a logo or imagery that conveys your business or service. Include details about your offering and your prices and try to demonstrate your skills. If you are a designer or a writer, put up samples of your work. Let people know how to contact you. Actively marketing your services is vital to get your name out there, and it shows prospective clients that you're available for work.  Consider these avenues:  Investigate online advertising.  This could include setting up social media accounts for your business, sending emails with special offers, or signing up for ads. Pursue print publishing.  Buy up space in your local newspaper, or find a trade publication that caters to people in your industry and pursue an ad there. If there are publications or web pages that compare different contractors who offer the same services, make sure to get yourself listed. Describe your services in brochures. You can hire a professional to make them for you, or build them yourself using software like Microsoft Word or Open Office. Consider enlisting the help of a copywriter to highlight your unique skills and strengths. The right connections can make all the difference in running your own business.  Attend networking events and join organizations. If you work mostly locally, consider joining your city's chamber of commerce.  Notify other contractors in your field about your availability—and find out their's. If another contractor is too busy to take on a gig, they might pass the client on to you. Do the same for them, when you can. Partner with those that can send you business leads. For example, if you are a copywriter, connect with graphic designers whose clients may also need marketing copy for their websites. Contact friends, family members and former colleagues to inform them of your services. Ask them to spread the word to potential clients.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Establish your brand. Create a website. Advertise. Network with other professionals. Inform your personal network of your availability.

Article: Fake rocks can be used as a part of a water feature, lining pathways, or as garden accents. Determine the best place for your rock based on its size and appearance. Unless you used hydraulic cement mix, keep the fake rocks away from water. Standing in water or heavy water splashing can cause regular cement to break down. Place the rock in place and trace the edge of the rock with a stick or shovel. Dig a 1-2” pit in the shape of the rock. Placing the edges of the rock underground will provide a more natural look of a rock outcropping. Push dirt and other small rocks against the edge of the rock to integrate it with the landscape. Build multiple rocks to create elaborate rock landscapes.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Decide where you want to place your fake rock. Dig a small indention where the rock will be placed. Place the rock in the hole.