Q: You can make your ears look pointy by taping them into an elf ear shape. All you need to do is fold the top of your ear down and put a piece of clear tape on the back. The sticky side of the tape should be facing forward. Fold the tape around the top of your ear so the tip folds in half to create a pointed end.  You can also buy elf ears from a costume store or online. Buy elf ears that match your skin tone, so the ears and your skin aren’t mismatched. One way to apply fake elf ears is by putting sticky strips in the opening of the fake ears to attach them to the top of your ears.  You can also use prosthetic adhesive to glue the ears to your own. Dab the adhesive to the rim of your ear, and put the elf ear over your ear. Link is blond, so buy a wig that resembles his hair if yours is dark or looks very different. If you have blond hair, style it so that it falls over your forehead and long pieces hang in front of each ear. Remember that Link has long hair in some games, while in The Twilight Princess and the Skyward Sword, his hair is short.  Instead of using a wig, you can use washable blonde hair spray. This is a cheaper alternative, but keep in mind that hair spray can be messy and get on your clothes.  Bleach your hair blond for a permanent solution. Link’s hair is a golden blond, so choose a dye as close to that color as possible. The labels on hair color boxes always have a chart depicting before and after shades to show you how light or dark blond your hair will look. To make a sword from foam, draw an outline of the sword onto the material. Cut out 3 separate sword outlines, and glue them together on top of each other to give the sword dimension. Cut out the cross-guard shapes and glue them to the sword handle. When these are assembled, paint it blue and gray with acrylic paint.  The handle is the most important part of the sword, because that’s how people can identify it as Link’s sword. The entire handle should be blue, with the cross-guard flaring downward in the shape of wings.  You can also purchase a toy sword, spray paint the handle blue, create the special cross-guard using craft foam, and attach it with a hot glue gun. If you’re going to school dressed as Link, find out whether you can bring toy weapons or not. Draw and cut out an outline of the shield on a piece of paper. Trace that shape onto a craft foam board to create the foundation for the shield. Cut the small details from thin cardboard and paint them with acrylic paint. Use blue acrylic paint for the face of the shield and silver spray paint on the rim. Attach the details with a hot glue gun.  Use an X-ACTO knife to cut out the shield and its details. Foam rips easily, so be very patient when cutting. Link’s shield has a lot of details on the front of it, so keep a picture from the Internet or a game guide handy to reference it when needed. Add a strip of fabric to the back of the shield as a handle. You can also buy Link’s shield online from cosplay artists who take commissions. However, this will cost more than making a shield yourself. Some costume stores also sell Link's accessories. Use a round bottle or a round child’s drinking cup. Spray paint it blue, and drill a hole in the bottle cap. In this hole, put a thick string of clothesline to stick out like it’s a wick. Cut it about 6 inches (15 cm) long, and glue one end to the bottom of the inside of the bottle. Thread the string through the hole in the cap, and screw the cap on.  To make your bomb’s wick bendable, you can work a piece of wire through the center of the clothesline before putting the clothesline into the round bottle. You can find spherical drinking cups and bottles at a lot of stores that sell children’s drinking cups.
A: Wear fake elf ears, or use tape to alter the shape of your own ears. Put on a wig, or color and style your hair so it looks like Link's. Make a Master Sword from craft foam. Create Link’s shield from craft foam. Make Link’s bombs from sphere-shaped bottles.

Q: These are especially great for St. Patrick's Day or Earth Day.
A: Make normal Jello shots with yellow Jello. Serve.

Q: Sometimes, it's just a thin layer of ink that has dried over the nib, and the ink inside the pen is just fine. If there is dried ink covering the nib, use your fingernail to gently scratch the ink off. A thin layer of dried ink can prevent fresh ink from flowing out. This will help dislodge any blockage that is inside the ink. Once you have given the pen a few shakes, try drawing with it and seeing if any ink comes out. This may require you to remove the top and bottom sections, depending on how the pen is designed. Use something long and thin, such as a knitting needle or a chopstick to remove the clot. You can use a few drops of water or a non-acetone nail polish remover. If the ink inside the pen has mostly dried out and you can't restore it, you can try pouring in fresh correction ink. Get a bottle of white correction ink, and pour a little bit into the pen capsule. If necessary, seal any parts that don't stay together with super glue. Sometimes, a correction ink pen won't write simply because the little ball in the tip is stuck. You can loosen it in two ways:  Draw circles with it in a small puddle of olive oil or baby oil. Soak the tip in a cup of warm water for about 10 minutes.
A: Check the nib first. Try scratching dried ink off of the nib. Give the pen a shake and test it out. Take the pen apart if the blockage is inside the tube. Consider thinning the ink out inside. Consider refilling the ink with fresh ink. Put the pen back together and give it a shake. Know what to do if the ball point is simply stuck.

Q: Magnesium is an essential mineral for maintaining heart health. It supports the functioning of the heart muscle and the relaxing of blood vessels. You may want talk to your doctor about the right amount of magnesium for you, since too much can lower your heart rate to dangerous levels.  In general, teenagers should strive to get 360 to 410 mg of magnesium each day. Adults need approximately 310 to 420 mg daily.  Foods rich in magnesium include:  Green leafy vegetables, such as spinach Whole grains Nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, and cashews) Black beans Potassium is essential for the proper functioning of all cells, tissues, and organs in your body. It also directly impacts your heart rate, and increasing your intake can lower your heart rate.  Generally, teenagers should get 2,300 to 3,000 mg of potassium per day. Adults need between 2,600 to 3,400 mg of potassium daily.  Foods rich in potassium include:  Some fish (salmon, cod, flounder) Most fruits and vegetables Legumes (beans and lentils) Dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt, etc.) Calcium is an electrolyte like potassium and magnesium. Your heartbeat’s strength depends on the amount of calcium in your heart muscle's cells, so it is essential for heart health.  Teenagers need about 1,300 mg of calcium every day. Adults should aim for 1,000 to 1,200 mg daily.  Good sources of calcium include:  Dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt, etc.) Dark green vegetables (broccoli, kale, collard greens, etc.) Sardines Almond milk Caffeine is a stimulant that raises your heart rate and the effects can last for hours after consumption. For this reason, it is best to avoid caffeine if you are trying to lower your heart rate.  400 mg of caffeine daily is considered to be safe for healthy adults. If you're concerned about your heart rate, you should stay well below that amount or abstain from caffeine entirely.  Products containing caffeine include:  Coffee Black and green teas Some sodas Chocolate
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Eat foods high in magnesium to support your vascular system. Get adequate amounts of potassium to keep cells and organs healthy. Include calcium in your diet to keep your heart strong. Avoid or limit your caffeine intake to prevent rapid heartbeat.