Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Sand the surface until you get the smoothness you want. Vacuum your workspace to get rid of any dust. Seal the surface with polyurethane if you want to keep things simple. Use shellac and lacquer for a natural, glossy finish. Apply wood oil, butter, and wax if you want bring out the natural grain. Allow the finish to cure before you use the slab.

Answer: Start with 80-grit sandpaper, then work your way up to 220-grit. How much you sand is really up to you; the more you sand, the smoother the finish will be. This is very important, as any dust left behind from sanding can get trapped in your finish. This can lead to a messy, unprofessional finish. Apply a coat of polyurethane coating with a sponge brush. Wait for the coat to dry, then sand it with 500-grit sandpaper. Do this 2 more times, then wipe the surface down with mineral spirits. Wet-sand the surface with a 2000-grit sanding pad. Wipe the residue off, then allow it to dry overnight. Apply 1 coat of shellac, then let it dry. Sand it with 400-grit sandpaper. Repeat this 2 more times for a total of 3 coats. Allow the shellac to dry completely. Finish off with a spray of lacquer for extra-durability. Rub 1 coat of wood oil into the wood with a cotton rag. Let it dry, then wipe the rest off. Do this 1 to 2 more times. Follow up with 2 coats of wood butter using the same technique. Finish off with 1 coat of wood wax. Let it set, then buff the excess off. Let it cure overnight before applying a second coat. Allow the wax to cure for 3 days, then buff it. How long the slab needs to cure for depends on what type of finish you used. Some finishes need only a few hours to cure while others need a couple of days. Check the instructions on the label of the jar or bottle. Once the finish has cured, you can turn your slab into a bench, table, headboard, etc.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Preheat the oven to 375ºF/190ºC. Mix all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Drop small amounts on a parchment covered baking sheet. Place in the preheated oven. Remove from the oven. Allow to cool completely before giving to your dog.

Answer: Mix until combined.  Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling tray. Store in an airtight container.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Gather your supplies.

Answer: To draw a heart on your nail with a toothpick, all you’ll need is a base coat, a nail polish in your preferred color, red nail polish, a piece of paper or foil, a toothpick and a top coat.  Avoid using a quick dry polish – this will get sticky too fast. Try juxtaposing your red heart against a baby blue polish or changing out the red polish for gold glitter polish. If you don’t have a toothpick, try substituting a bobby pin.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Slide one of the buckles onto one of the elastic straps. Pull the elastic through again and stitch. Insert one clip into one end of the elastic. Pull the elastic through the buckle. Insert another clip into the open end of the elastic. Pin the elastic. Sew through both pieces of elastic. Repeat with the other strap.

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Start from the bottom of the buckle and pull up, then down through the other side. Have the elastic extending about 1/4" out of the buckle. Fold the end of the elastic sticking out 1/4" from the buckle back through the buckle. Then stitch the elastic in place. Put the end of the elastic through the hook and fold it over so that it slightly overlaps the rest of the elastic. The front of the suspender clip should be on the opposite side. Take the end of the elastic that's open and pull it through the buckle. Insert it through the bottom and then back through the other side. This will make the suspenders adjustable. Put the end of the elastic through the hook and fold it over so that it slightly overlaps the rest of the elastic. The front of the suspender clip should be on the opposite side. Take a pin and pin it through the elastic where it's folded over on itself. This will keep the elastic in place while you sew. Use your sewing machine or needle and thread to sew the elastic in place. Be sure to back stitch a few times on both ends—this stitching will hold the clips onto the suspenders. For the other elastic and suspender clips, repeat the same process. Now you have your two suspender straps.