For each ingredient, write exactly how much you used. List all the measurements in a consistent format - either imperial or metric (or both, if you'd like).  Use consistent abbreviations for measurements. For example, tsp. or tbs for teaspoon or tablespoon. If an ingredient doesn't have a numerical measurement, capitalize it. For example, Olive oil. It's standard to list ingredients in order of use so that it's easy for the reader to keep track of which ingredients have been used. For example, if you're writing a recipe on baking a cake, all the dry ingredients will probably be sifted together at once. Since you can't list them in order of usage, list them in order of volume: 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and so on. In many cases, you may need to use one ingredient in several different steps in the recipe. For example, you may cream butter with sugar to make a coffee cake batter, then use butter again later to make a crumb topping. For instances like these, list the total amount of butter followed by the word "divided" - as in, 6 tablespoons butter, divided. If the recipe has two or more separate components, like pie crust and pie filling, divide the ingredient list into two or more sections. Title each section appropriately. Write For the filling, For the crust, and so on. Unless a specific product is absolutely necessary to make your recipe turn out correctly, try to list generic, raw ingredients instead of name brand products. For example, instead of writing 2 cups Angelsoft flour write 2 cups cake flour. In order to make the method section of your recipe less wordy, you can include simple techniques like chopping, mincing, and melting as part of the ingredient list. List the ingredient measurement first, followed by the technique. Here are a few examples:  1 cup butter, melted 2 tablespoons shallots, minced 1 1/2 cups bell pepper, finely chopped 2 apples, peeled and sliced

Summary: Provide exact measurements and volumes. List the ingredients in the order you use them. List ingredients used together in order of volume. Write "divided" after ingredients to be used in several parts. Break the list into more than one part, if necessary. List generic items instead of name brands. Include simple techniques in the ingredient list.


If you are trying to come across as the strong silent type, there is a risk that people will interpret your silence in ways you haven’t foreseen. You might be thought of as someone who is arrogant or judgemental of others. People might think that you are trying to maintain power over others by not talking. They might think you are withholding and refusing to engage with others as equals. Being a strong and silent type is not about just ignoring everybody and being distant and disinterested. If you want to project an image of a strong person, who is in control of his emotions, and has good self-confidence, you should still visibly pay attention to those around you. You can show that you are listening and interested in what is going on around you by using positive body language. Don’t fold your arms over your chest. This suggests that you are closed off and separating yourself from others. Stay attentive and maintain eye contact with people in the group. Don’t turn away from people.  If you learn about body language signals, you will also be able to identify these in other people. Remember that body language is not an exact science. Being the strong and silent type can help you to take control of your emotions and project a confident image, but it can also make it harder for you to engage with others. Being strong and silent, for men in particular, is associated with an unwillingness to talk to somebody when you are having a difficult time.  Don’t neglect your relationships, and try to have a balanced approach. Don’t mistake feeling alone, isolated or disconnected with strength and independence. Allowing yourself to have emotions will help make you stronger. Don’t try to live up to an image of an unflappable strong and silent type. Talk to somebody you can trust if you feel depressed.

Summary: Be aware of the negative responses to silence. Pay attention to others. Use body language to show that you are listening. Don’t become too withdrawn.


You can find one in the woods or you can buy something which is similar, like a 2" diameter dowel rod. You can buy dowel rods at your local hardware store for just a few dollars.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/d8\/Make-a-Ninja-Sword-Step-1Bullet1-Version-2.jpg\/v4-459px-Make-a-Ninja-Sword-Step-1Bullet1-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/d8\/Make-a-Ninja-Sword-Step-1Bullet1-Version-2.jpg\/aid461482-v4-728px-Make-a-Ninja-Sword-Step-1Bullet1-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":334,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"529","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Real ninja swords were short, allowing them to fight it close combat and move more easily. A good rule of thumb is for the blade to be the same length as the distance from your elbow to the tips of your fingers. Just be sure to leave an extra 4-8" for the handle on the end. Shave off the bark using a knife or whittling tools. If you are using a dowel rod, this will not be needed. Using a knife or whittling tools, carve the sword blade into the shape you want. Point the tip and add some curve if you want to, but real ninja swords probably had little curve and an angled point. Once you've got the rough shape that you want, use sandpaper to get the final look right. Sandpaper will make it easier to get the shape just perfect, since it only removes a little at a time. Using some electrical tape, wrap the handle of your sword. Cut a piece of cardboard so that it will fit down over the blade. Paint it black and slip it on to create the hand guard. Do this from the blade side, not the handle. Use some extra tape to really seal the hand guard to the main part of the sword. You can make your sword look even cooler if you want to, by painting the blade silver. Use tape and newspaper to protect your handle and then use silver metallic spray paint to paint the blade. Do this outside. When it's done drying, enjoy your new sword!
Summary: Get a thick, straight stick. Cut the sword to length. Clean up the wood. Carve the sword into the desired shape. Sand the blade smooth. Wrap the handle. Create the hand guard. Slide the hard guard onto the sword. Tape the hand guard in place. Add finishing touches.