Q: Peel off any labels or price tags first.  Wash the jars thoroughly with soap and water, then pat them dry. As an extra precaution, it would be a good idea to wipe them down with rubbing alcohol as well.  The benefit to using this method is that you can fill the jars with water, then add fresh flowers. The drawback to using this method is that you may end up with some visible brushstrokes. Apply the first coat, let it dry, then apply the second coat. It should take about 20 minutes for the first coat to dry. You can do this with a paintbrush or a foam brush. Once the jar dries, you can flip it over and apply 2 coats of the same paint to the bottom.  Work systematically from top-to-bottom. Make your coats light to reduce brushstrokes. You can always add a third one. Stick your hand inside the jar to turn it. This way, you won't get your fingers dirty or leave behind fingerprints in the paint. Some types of acrylic craft paint are actually enamel-based, meaning that it needs time to cure. In most cases, you will need to wait 20 days. Check the label to be sure.  You can tell if the paint is enamel-based either by looking at the label or at the drying instructions on the back. If the instructions say that the paint needs to cure for several days, it's enamel-based. If you are using regular acrylic craft paint, just let it dry overnight. Lightly buff the threading along the top of the jar with 120-grit sandpaper. Use the same sandpaper on the bottom of the jar. Buff any raised areas using 100-grit sandpaper. If your mason jar has a raised design, such as the word "Ball," you can sand it using an emery board. The finish you use is up to you. Use a glossy sealer for a shiny finish. If you distressed the jar, a satin or matte sealer would look better. A spray-on sealer will give you the nicest finish, but you can use the paint-on kind as well. Because you only painted the outside of the jar, you can use it as a vase for fresh flowers. If the jar gets dirty on the outside, wipe it down with a damp cloth. Never scrub the jar or leave it standing in water, or the paint will come off.
A: Remove any labels, then clean the jars. Apply 2 coats of acrylic craft paint. Allow the paint to dry overnight. Distress the jars with sandpaper for a rustic look, if desired. Seal the jar with 2 coats of acrylic sealer. Allow the sealer to dry and cure before using the jar.

Article: The rule of thirds is a handy way to get good compositions easily and on the fly. Imagine that your picture is broken up by 2 even vertical lines and 2 even horizontal lines so that the whole shot is made up of 9 smaller squares. The rule of thirds simply says that the most pleasing elements of a shot will line up with these imaginary guidelines. Instead of trying to put your subject in the dead center of every shot, try lining it up with one of your vertical or horizontal guidelines.  The goal is to make photos dramatic and interesting by making them slightly "off-balance." You do not need to have the lines perfect to make the composition striking. Some camera viewfinders have a grid option in the camera menu. Try to place horizon lines on the upper or lower guidelines so that they cross the frame on the upper or lower third. Feel free to break this rule when you want your shots to have a sense of symmetry. Many cameras have an option that shows guidelines for you. Look for it in the menu. What is the heart of your photo? What do you want to focus the viewers eye on? Trying to capture everything leads to a chaotic and often unprofessional photo. Good photographers find something to hold the picture together, whether it is a person's face or a mountain lake.  A subject doesn't have to be a single object, per se. A crowd of people or flock of birds can make a great subject when focused on correctly. A subject is usually defined by what is "in-focus." What is sharp and clear, and what is intentionally blurred? What is the largest element of the shot? Duck down or get above your subject to give your photograph a dynamic angle that makes it stand out. Too often, photographers rely on straight on, eye-level shots, since this is what most people see naturally. A good photograph illuminates something that you could not otherwise see, so take a variety of shots from different angles.  Don't be afraid to stretch, move, and get dirty. The more angles you experiment with the better your chances of finding a good shot. Never forget to look behind you as very often your best shot could be there. Turn your camera over and take a vertical shots as well, as they can completely change how you look at a photo. Don't just focus on the subject when taking a picture. Think about the things around it and how they add to the composition. Is there a bright glare or flash of light behind the person you're shooting? If so, move the camera or the angle to remove the distraction. You want the focus to be on your subject, not weird things in the background.  What are the features in the background that add to your subject? Which ones are distracting? Simplify the scene whenever possible. Can you zoom in closer to crop out unwanted elements? Can you focus in on the subject and blur out the background with a smaller f-stop? Is there a fence trailing off in the background? Where is the gaze of that woman pointing to? Do the branches of a tree strike out towards the setting sun? Lines are everywhere in nature, and a good photo highlights 2-3 of these natural lines to give the picture a sense of order. A viewer will naturally follow lines with their eyes, allowing you to highlight certain elements and create depth and perspective. Where do your eyes go when you look at the shot? What draws you into the picture, and what do you naturally gravitate towards?
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Learn the rule of thirds. Fill the frame with a big, captivating subject. Play with the angles and height of your camera. Focus on eliminating distracting elements from the background. Use the lines in your shot to lead a viewers eye.

Problem: Article: Cold water takes a long time to absorb flavor from other ingredients, so you'll need to let your tea steep for at least 8 to 12 hours. Keep it cool in the fridge while it slowly picks up the flavor and color of the hibiscus. Cover the tea with foil or plastic wrap to protect it from drips and crumbs. When the tea has gained a satisfying flavor and color, remove it from the fridge. Fill cups with ice and pour the tea through a strainer or paper filter to remove the flowers and whatever other ingredients you added. Your iced tea is now ready to enjoy! For presentation, you can re-garnish each glass with cinnamon, lime, etc. if you wish.
Summary: Refrigerate overnight. Strain and serve over ice.

Q: You'll usually find this receiver-shaped app icon on the Home Screen. Many carriers have a code or a number that you can dial to turn off your voicemail feature (or request that it be turned off). If your Phone app doesn't open to the dial pad, tap the dial pad tab to open it.  It's the icon with 9 squares. Using the dial pad, type in one of the following codes or phone numbers depending on your carrier:   Verizon - (800) 922-0204   Sprint - *2   AT&T - 611   T-Mobile - 611 This is usually at the bottom of the screen. In most cases, you'll have to select a language, wait for a "Voicemail" or "other inquiries" section, and then speak to a customer service representative about disabling your Android's voicemail. You may be asked for your voicemail PIN, account password, and/or other credentials. When the customer service representative or automated service confirms that your voicemail has been disabled, it's okay to hang up.
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Open your Android's Phone app. Open the dialer page. Enter a code. Tap the "Call" button. Follow any spoken instructions. Make sure not to hang up until your voicemail is turned off.