Article: Start with 120-grit sandpaper to smooth out any rough spots. Switch to 220-grit and sand the whole table top, going with the grain, until it has a smooth, even finish all over. You can buy a prefabricated round table top at a home improvement center, or get one custom cut there from a solid piece of wood if they don’t have them for sale. Stir the gel stain well with a stir stick or scrap piece of wood before you begin. Use foam brushes to work the stain into the wood, going with the grain. Gel stain is thicker than liquid stain and is easier to use. It’s a great choice if you want to do this project with your kids because it is more straightforward to use. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the amount of time to let the gel stain soak in and dry. Let the stain dry between coats if you plan on applying more than one. You can seal and protect the finish with brush-on or spray-on polyurethane if you want, or leave it as is. Flip the table top over and place a 17 gallon (45.42 L) galvanized tin tub in the center of it. Trace around the bucket with a pencil. Use a hot glue gun to glue 3⁄4 in (1.9 cm) rope to the underside of the wood 1 in (2.5 cm) inside the traced circle. Check that the table top sits flush on the tin bucket right away after you create the seal. Peel the rope off and adjust it to get a tight, flush fit if you need to. Use 4 4–6 in (10–15 cm) prefabricated table legs. Use a drill with a metal bit to drill holes for the legs in the bottom of the bucket and attach them with the provided hardware. You will be able to find different kinds of prefabricated table legs at a home improvement center, where you got the premade table round. It’s up to you if you want to use wooden ones or any other style that you like.
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Sand a premade 24 in (61 cm) table round to smooth it. Stain the table top with gel stain and foam brushes. Wipe off the excess stain with a rag and let it dry. Create a seal on the underside of the table top with rope. Attach table legs if you want to make the storage bin taller.
Article: . The final days of your relationship with the narcissist may have led to you seeing yourself as far less than you actually are. Keep in mind that any negative self-talk you are falling prey to is of the narcissist’s doing. You don’t have to play into it. Take measures to uncover your true worth again.  Make a list of your best qualities and hang it up on a mirror. Set a new goal each month and track your progress towards reaching it. Challenge yourself to do things you never thought you would and you may find that your belief in yourself is renewed. Many people often blame themselves after ending a relationship with a narcissist. You might wonder, “what’s wrong with me?” Although you might have some self-esteem issues, you are probably a healthy, sound, and caring individual. You are likely to be deeply empathetic and compassionate for others, which is how the narcissist took advantage.  Embrace your caring and compassionate side. Don’t push that away or vow to never trust again. Being in a relationship with a narcissist often means playing second fiddle to their ego. You may have constantly been cast in your partner’s shadow. Realize that since the relationship is over, you don’t have to do this anymore.  Recognize the role you played in the relationship and make a commitment to work on yourself. Try not to let your previous relationship define you. You can be anyone you want to be. You can rebuild your self-confidence by sowing into the healthy relationships around you.  Take note of those people who seem to value and support you no matter what. Express gratitude for having them in your life. Simply because one relationship was toxic that doesn’t mean all of them will be. Cherish your existing friends and family and have faith that someday you will have a healthy, satisfying relationship.
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See your worth Realize that narcissists often seek out healthy, successful people. Step out of the victim role. Celebrate the non-toxic relationships in your life.
Article: Get a medium-sized bowl and position a candle at the bottom of it. A taper candle works best, but any candle can work. Then, pour water into the bowl until the candle is almost covered. Leave about 1 in (2.5 cm) of candle sticking out of the water for the spell. It's best to use a black candle, if you have one. You can find a black taper candle at a department store, magickal supplies store, or online. Pour salt into your hand, then slowly sprinkle it in a circle around the candle. Add as much salt as you like to provide extra purification to your spell. You can use table salt for this, but it’s best to use sea salt or Epsom salt if you have it. They haven’t been processed like table salt, so their properties are more intact. a white light flowing into the water. Stare at the bowl of water and picture a beam of white light flowing into the bowl. Imagine that this light is a positive, cleansing light. Take several slow, deep breaths as you visualize the light. In Pagan traditions, the purpose of this practice is to imbue the water with positive energy to help your spell work. Use a match or lighter to light the candle. As it burns, recite a spell or say a prayer to break your curse. Make sure you finish your spell before the candle goes out.  You might say, “Earth, fire, water, and air, be the answer to my prayer, banish this curse and leave me pure, tonight I claim a blessed cure.” You could pray, “Dear God/Goddess, Please cleanse me of this negative energy and lift the curse. I know that you will make me free. Amen.” Don’t blow out your candle because it’s best to let it go out on its own. Let the candle continue burning until the wick reaches the water. At that point, the water will extinguish the fire. Your spell is almost complete! In Pagan traditions, it's believed that letting a candle go out on its own strengthens the spell and keeps the magic in place. Remove the candle from the water and bend it at the center. Keep bending until it breaks in half. Then, take the bowl and the candle outside. Dig a shallow hole and bury your candle. Burying the candle completes the spell to break the curse. Slowly pour the water so that you’re able to complete an entire circle. If you still have water, make another pass. You do this to seal the spell. The salt may kill grass around the buried candle.
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Put a candle in a bowl and add water up to 1 in (2.5 cm) from the tip. Sprinkle a handful of salt into the water around the candle. Visualize Light the candle, then say your spell or prayer. Let the candle burn down to the water and go out. Break the candle in half and bury it outside. Pour the water in a circle around the buried candle.