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The paths tool is your friend. Learn to use it and learn to love it. Do not try to make things round, leave them angular for now. Make sure the paths tool mode is set for "design". Make sure everything is the right size in comparison. If you are drawing a mug, make sure it is of the correct broadness and that the handle is not really big. Tweak things to make them the right size.  To do this, click somewhere on your path and drag it. This is where you will round shapes that are supposed to be round. While doing this step it can be useful to zoom in and out.  Select "Stroke Using Tool" and select pencil. Set the color to black, set the brush to a 1 pixel brush, and stroke it. Color each object it's basic color with the fill tool. There are many, many different methods for this, and so much depends on what kind of object you are texturing. Sometimes you can use the patterns that Gimp provides.   There are a few methods to do this, as well.   For example: a logo, a chip in the mug, the beverage in the mug, etc.

summary: As with the smaller objects, you will start by drawing the basic shape of your object. This time, instead of using the pencil tool, you will use the paths tool. Click (*do not drag*) to form a series of points that form the basic shape of your object. This is when you will decide the scale of things. Double click the paths toolbox and set the tool mode to "edit" (or you can hold CTRL while doing the next step, instead)  Form your path into the shape you want your object to be in. Tweak it until it is perfect. Then, go to Edit-Stroke Path. Now, as in pixeling, divide the object into several smaller objects mentally. Now, you must texture the object. Oftentimes, you can use gradients to texture the object. To make the texture rougher, try filters-distorts-shift, or filters-noise-spread. To make it smoother, try using many gradients set on lower opacities. After you have gotten your texture right, you will need to add some lighting. One method it to use the self-explanatory filters-light effects-lighting effect. Another is to use a simple black and white gradient set to 'value' and a lower opacity. Now is the time for you to add all the details you need to for your object. Try things until you get something that works for you. Then, just tweak, tweak, tweak and your object will be done! Admire your object, and keep tweaking it.


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If your parent catches you heating up the thermometer or pressing a hot water bottle to your head, admit that you are trying to fake a fever. Though you might be tempted to deny what you’re doing, continuing the act when you’ve already been caught will only get you in more trouble. For instance, you could say, “You’re right, Mom. I was only pretending to be sick.” Your parents are likely going to be pretty upset that you were taking such extreme measures to stay home from school, practice, or other obligations. Be honest about the reason you don’t want to go, rather than creating more lies. Share your feelings without making excuses. For example, you could say, “I have a huge history test today and I didn’t study. I was faking sick so that I wouldn’t fail the test.” Now that you’ve come clean, sincerely apologize for trying to trick them. Make it clear that you know what you did is wrong, and agree to be more honest in the future. Recognize that they might find it hard to trust you now that you’ve been caught in a lie. For example, you could say, "I'm sorry for what I did. I understand that it was wrong, and I promise to never do it again." Your parents might ground you, take away privileges, or otherwise discipline you for lying. Rather than arguing or talking back, accept the consequences for lying and avoid doing it again. Don't worry about getting punished; it's not the end of the world. You can work to earn back their trust by being honest, responsible, and helpful.

summary: Admit you’re faking if someone confronts you. Explain why you’re faking sick. Apologize for lying. Accept the consequences.


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You will need at least a ten to twenty gallon glass terrarium for your tree frog. This size can accommodate up to four frogs comfortably. Make sure that you have a properly fitting screen-top. This will ensure proper ventilation while keeping everything secure in your frog’s habitat. Pet stores will often sell these terrariums. You will also be able to find them online. Remember the more frogs the larger the terrarium will have to be. The material lining the bottom of the cage is called a substrate. For your red-eyed tree frog, you should put down about two or three inches of non-fertilized potting soil. You can mix this soil with bed-a-beast bedding, orchid bark, coco coir, paper towels, or peat moss to give it more texture. The substrate should be scooped out and replaced every two to three months. Your frog will appreciate some items around the cage to climb and hide under. Find some natural, leafy looking furnishings to place in the cage. Make sure that these are non-toxic to prevent damage to your frog's sensitive skin.  Coconut halves make great dens for the frogs.  Leaves, driftwood, rocks, cork, and branches can give your frog something to climb and explore.  You can put in both fake and living plants, but fake plants are easier to keep alive. During the day, the cage will need to be between 78 and 84 degrees F (25 and 28C). At night, the temperature can drop no more than ten degrees. If your room temperature is cooler than this, you may have to invest in heaters for your terrarium. There are several options for heating the terrarium:  Low wattage heat bulbs can attach to the screen top. They provide enough heat without burning your frogs. Heat pads can rest beneath the cage. Look for ones specially designed for reptiles at your pet store. Be warned that if water touches the hot glass, it can crack the glass.  Red or nocturnal bulbs can be left on all night to ensure around the clock warmth.  Red-eyed tree frogs are nocturnal so extra lighting isn’t necessarily. Bulbs would simply provide warmth.
summary: Invest in a glass terrarium. Lay down a proper substrate. Furnish with leaves and natural décor. Keep the habitat warm.