INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Lip masks can vary by several factors, such as size and taste. You may want a bigger lip mask to get the dry skin around your lips or if you have plumper lips to begin with, for instance. Some also have tasty flavors, and that can be a deciding factor. Most of these masks have hydrating ingredients, so you if you have an allergy, be sure to check out the ingredients before buying. Most lip masks recommend exfoliating your lips first, especially if your lips are a bit shaggy with dry skin. You can use a lip scrub, or you can simply rub a wet washcloth over them to help remove dead skin. Before applying  the lip mask, your lips need to be dry. Otherwise, the mask will have trouble sticking to your face. Plus, you don't want to dilute the product with water, as you want its full benefits.

SUMMARY: Decide on a collagen lip mask. Exfoliate your lips. Dry your lips.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Search for circuit diagrams online to find a few simple ones you can attempt to build on your own. Read the diagram to figure out what components you need. Then, build the circuit so it looks like the diagram. It will help give you an idea of how a circuit works. It is best to start with a smaller circuit. Pick one with few branching lines and available components like a battery and light bulb. Gather 2 copper wires, a fresh battery, and a light bulb. Set the components on a table, then hold the wires to connect the battery terminals to the bulb’s metal base until the light bulb lights up.  You can light the bulb with only these components. The electrical current flows from the negative terminal to the positive one, passing through the light bulb along the way. Seeing this closed loop make your light bulb come to life can give you a better understanding of how electricity moves in a circuit. Go online to find a variety of beginner kits for electronics. There are a wide variety of kits available, each one packaged with the parts to complete a simple product. This is a good way to begin learning about electronics without building your own circuit board. For example, an educational rover is a small, pre-built robot. It is used to learn some basic customization and programming techniques. Arduino boards are inexpensive circuit boards used in most electronic projects. These are included in any kits you buy, but you can also purchase them separately online. They are beginner-friendly, so try using one to build some basic circuits and projects.  A typical starter project is the “blinking light,” which teaches you how to make an LED light blink with some simple Arduino programming on your computer. If you don’t want to purchase a kit, you can get started with an Arduino board and a USB cable. Connect the board to your computer and download the Arduino software online. A breadboard is a way to build a circuit without soldering. It looks like a piece of plastic with a bunch of holes in it. Push the wires into the holes to connect them in a circuit. Connect the wires to an Arduino board or battery to create an electrical current. Try activating an LED light using the breadboard. You will need wire, an LED, a resistor, and an Arduino board.. All of these parts can be ordered online. Once you are comfortable building circuits, come up with a few projects you would like to make, such as an alarm or sensor. Schematics are design diagrams that show you how to build a project. Many schematics can be found by searching online. For example, type “blinking light schematic” to find a few ways to build a circuit with an blinking LED light.

SUMMARY: Build a circuit using a circuit diagram. Make a closed loop using a light bulb. Purchase a kit for practice projects. Practice working with Arduino boards. Build circuits using a breadboard. Make your own projects with online schematics.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In order to mod the Wii and backup games, you’ll need a few things. You’ll need an SD card to copy hack files from your computer to your Wii. You’ll also need an external hard drive big enough to store multiple games. Game sizes range from around 1GB all the way up to 6GB per game, so find a drive with at least 250GB to store your library. To run the USB backup system, you will need to mod your Wii system. It is done completely through software and no special tools are required. This guide will run you through the steps. In order to install the right hack, you need to know which version of the Wii operating system you are using. Start the Wii. Open the Wii menu, then click Wii Settings. Your Wii version number will appear in the top-left corner. For system version 4.2 or lower, download the correct bannerbomb hack. If you have system version 4.3, you will need the correct official game and hack. For this guide, we will use LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga. You will need the game disc as well as the “Return of the Jodi” save hack.

SUMMARY: Assemble the items you’ll need. Find your Wii version number. Download the appropriate hack for your version.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Protein fibers, like wool, cashmere, and silk will hold the dye for the longest. Cotton fabric dyes well, but the color generally fades a little bit faster over time. Remember that you can always re-dye items that have faded. Use towels or sheets that you don’t mind getting discolored. You’ll also need a large plastic bowl, white vinegar, water, and various food coloring options. Getting everything together is helpful so that you don't have to go searching for anything while your hands are messy. There are some techniques to remove food coloring stains, but it’s easiest to avoid making them if you can. Place your clothes in the bowl first, and then add enough equal parts of water and white vinegar so that they’re completely saturated. To keep things even, use a measuring cup to add 8 ounces (230 g) of each liquid at a time.  The pre-soak prepares the clothes to accept the dye better than if you were to go straight to water and food coloring. Although you can dye your clothes without soaking them first, the color won't be as vibrant! Dump out the water/vinegar mix, and gently wring out your clothes. Then use 3 to 4 cups (710 to 950 mL) of water (or more, depending on how bulky the clothes are) and 10-15 drops of food coloring. Mix the water and dye in a large bowl and place your wrung-out clothes into the new mixture. If you’re nervous about the color being too dark, start with fewer drops and add more until you get the desired color. Most packs of food coloring have 4 basic color options—blue, green, red, and yellow. Mix together red and blue to make purple. If you want orange, combine red and yellow. Make a beautiful cyan color by mixing green and blue. Experiment with your dyes and water to find the perfect shade for your clothes. If your pack of food coloring comes with white or black dyes, use those to either lighten or darken the mixture to get the color you want. Use a long spoon to push the fabric down in the water to make sure it’s fully submerged, and stir it every few minutes let the dye access all of the material. You could even wear rubber gloves and manually rearrange the fabric every couple of minutes, too. After 10-20 minutes, you will notice that the water is clearer than it was before because the dye is getting absorbed into the fabric. Wring out your clothes after they’ve soaked in the water and dye mixture, and then place each item into its own resealable bag and set them out of the way somewhere. It’s okay if they’re left for longer than 8 hours. The time in the resealable bag makes the dye react with the fabric faster, which gives you a more vibrant, longer-lasting color in the end.

SUMMARY:
Choose a wool fabric if you want your color to last. Lay down old towels and gather your materials together in one place. Place your clothes in a 1:1 mixture of water to vinegar for 30 minutes. Soak your clothing in water and food coloring after the vinegar soak. Mix together 2 or more dyes to create different colors. Let your clothes sit in the water and dye mixture for 10-20 minutes. Put the clothes into a resealable bag for at least 8 hours.