| How to Make Paper Roses Posted: 13 Feb 2019 12:00 AM PST Paper roses are a fun craft to make and require minimal supplies. They also make a great gift to give to someone special! You can make paper roses using the rolling method which is both quick and easy. Alternatively, you can make paper roses using the folding method which takes a bit longer and requires more practice. Both methods have a beautiful and impressive end result! EditRolling Paper Roses - Get 1 sheet of A4 construction paper. A4 is the standard size of paper and measures . Choose your preferred color of construction paper to make the paper roses with.[1]
- The number of paper roses that you can make per sheet of paper depends on the size of each rose. In this example, 1 sheet of A4 paper is large enough to make 2 paper roses.
- You don't have to use construction paper. Cardstock, scrapbooking paper, music sheets, and old book pages can all also be used.[2]
- Popular paper colors for roses are pink, red, white, yellow, and orange.[3]
- Cut 1 circle out of the construction paper. Use a compass or trace something such as a round plastic lid onto the paper. Use a pencil so that you can easily change any mistakes. Once you have drawn the circle, use scissors to cut it out of the construction paper.[4]
- For each rose that you want to make, cut out 1 circle.
- A circle that is in diameter is just an approximate size. Use smaller or larger circles to adjust the size of your paper rose.[5]
- If you are wanting to make smaller roses, trace around a circular coffee mug.[6]
- Draw a spiral within the circle. Use a pencil to draw a spiral that begins along the edge of the circle and ends in the center. Start the spiral narrow and make it become wider towards the center. The center of the spiral needs to be approximately thick.[7]
- Alternatively, you don't need to draw a spiral on the circle if you feel confident in cutting one without having a guideline.
- You can draw a spiral with slightly wavy edges rather than straight if you prefer.[8]
- Cut out the spiral. Follow the guideline of the spiral that you drew on the circle. You can erase any pencil lines after you have cut the spiral out if you like.[9]
- Roll the paper tightly in the spiral shape. Begin at the narrow end of the spiral and roll the paper towards the center. At the beginning of the spiral where it is very narrow, you may need to fold the paper in rather than roll it. This is the center of the rose.[10]
- Roll the paper tightly so that it doesn't easily unravel.
- Fold the spiral center to make a flat base for the rolled paper. Once you reach the center of the spiral, it will be difficult to roll it any further. Simply press the center of the spiral firmly over the bottom of the base of the rolled paper. The rolled paper will rest on the flat surface.[11]
- The flat base is the bottom of the rose.
- Let the rose uncoil to your preferred size. Slowly release the pressure that you are using to hold the rose together. This makes the rose gradually uncoil and become larger. Stop letting the rose unravel when it is the size that you want.[12]
- Glue the base to the bottom of the rose. Once the rose is your desired size, place a dollop of hot glue in the center of the flat base. Then push the spiral rose against the base to hold it together. You may have to hold the rose in place for around 1 minute while you are waiting for the hot glue to dry.[13]
- Once the glue is dry, it the rose is complete and ready to use.
- Alternatively, you can use craft glue rather than hot glue, however, this will take a much longer time to dry.
EditFolding Paper Roses - Cut out 4 squares from construction paper. Pick your preferred color of construction paper. Use a ruler and a pencil to mark out the squares. Then cut out the 4 squares using scissors.[14]
- You need 4 squares to make 1 paper rose. Make more squares if you want to create more paper roses at the same time.
- Cardstock is the best to use for this type of paper rose because it is strong enough to hold all of the layers and glue together.
- Fold each square diagonally. Bring 1 corner to the opposite, diagonal corner of the square. Press along the fold to create a triangle shape. Repeat this for all 4 squares.[15]
- Fold 1 corner of each triangle base over the opposite side. Face each triangle base toward you. Bring 1 corner of each triangle base up to the middle of the opposite edge. Approximately of the corner is beyond the edge when it is folded.[16]
- This looks like 3 smaller triangles.
- Bring the other base corner over the opposite side for each piece of paper. Fold the second corner of the base over the first folded corner that runs through the center of the triangle and up to the opposite side. The second corner will also reach approximately over the edge. Repeat this for each of the 4 pieces of paper.[17]
- Draw the shape of a petal around the sole point on each piece of paper. The paper has 4 points, with 3 grouped together on one side and 1 on the opposite side. Use a pencil to draw the rounded edge shape of a petal from one side of the triangle to the other.[18]
- Do this on all 4 sheets of folded paper.
- Cut along the petal outline to cut out a flower shape from each piece of paper. Use scissors to cut around the petal guidelines that you drew on each piece of paper. Separate the group of 3 points from the 1 sole point. Use an eraser to remove any pencil marks if you prefer.[19]
- Cut the point off each group of folded petals. Use scissors to cut straight across the point, removing approximately . This creates a shape with 1 straight edge and 1 rounded edge. Discard the rest of the paper.[20]
- Curl each petal edge around a toothpick. Unfold the 4 sheets of paper to reveal flower-like shapes with a hole in each center. Wrap the top of each petal around a toothpick to give it a slightly curly shape.[21]
- Cut out petals from each rose pattern. Simply cut along the fold to cut out an individual petal and to create a gap in the ring of joined petals. Leave the first rose pattern as it is. Remove 1 petal from the second pattern, 2 petals from the third pattern, and 3 petals from the fourth pattern.[22]
- This means that the first pattern has all 6 petals, the second has 5 petals remaining, the third has 4 petals remaining, and the fourth has only 3 petals remaining.[23]
- The petals that you have cut out that you need to keep are the group of 2 petals and the 1 single petal. The rest can be discarded.[24]
- Glue the ends of each rose pattern together to join the petals into a ring. Use a glue stick to attach the ends of each rose pattern together to create a ring once again. Each ring gets subsequently smaller. When you reach the 1 single petal, simply glue 1 side to the other to create a cone-like shape.[25]
- Cut out a circular piece of paper and glue it to the base of the 6-petal rose. Use the same color of construction paper. Make such that the ring in the center of the 6 petal rose is completely covered. This is the base of the rose.[26]
- The size of the circular piece of paper depends on the amount of paper that you cut out to create the petal shapes. Approximately will work in most cases. Measure the size of the ring first if you are unsure.
- Assemble the rose and glue each layer together. Place the 5-petal rose into the center of the 6-petal rose and glue it in place to keep it secure. Then place the 4-petal rose into the center of the 5-petal rose and so on until you reach the final 1 petal rose layer. The end result forms a rose shape. [27]
- To attach the layers, place the glue around the base of the rose. Then press the layer of petals onto the base to help it stick together. Repeat this process for each layer of petals.
- Use either a hot glue gun or craft glue to attach each layer.
- Let the rose dry once it is complete.[28]
- Paper roses make great decorations for wreaths or for adding decorations to other crafts.[29]
- Making paper roses can take a while to get right. Keep practicing and it will become easier each time.
EditThings You'll Need EditRolling Paper Roses - Construction, cardstock, scrapbooking paper, music sheets, or old book pages
- Compass or circular object to trace
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Scissors
- Hot glue or craft glue
EditFolding Paper Roses - Construction paper
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Scissors
- Toothpick
- Glue stick
- Hot glue or craft glue
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| How to Make Velcro Stick Again Posted: 12 Feb 2019 04:00 PM PST The same stickiness that makes Velcro such a useful invention also means that it easily accumulates lint and other debris that will cause it to lose its grabbing power. Use common household objects to clean out Velcro and restore its stickiness. Make sure to protect your Velcro from lint and other junk as much as you can to keep it clean and sticky. EditCleaning Velcro - Pull out loose lint and other matter caught in the Velcro with your fingers. Pinch any large pieces of matter that are caught in the Velcro between your fingernails and pull them out. Think of how you would clean out hair from a hairbrush, and do the same for the lint, hair, and other things that are caught in the Velcro.[1]
- Velcro tabs consist of two parts called a hook and loop fastener system. The rougher side is called the hook, and the softer side is called the loop. The hook is generally the part that collects the debris because this is the part of the Velcro that grabs and sticks.
- Pick out lint and debris that you can't reach with your fingers with tweezers. Hold the Velcro steady with a hand. Use a pair of tweezers with your other hand to pluck out pieces of matter that are caught further down in the hooks of the Velcro.[2]
- Be careful not to grab and pull on the hooks with the tweezers. You might damage them and cause your Velcro to be less sticky.
- Use a pin or needle if you don't have tweezers to pull out matter. Slide the pointy end between the rows of hooks and underneath debris, then gently lift up to pull out the matter. Work in the same direction as the rows of hooks are facing on the Velcro.[3]
- You can use any small, thin, and needle-like object for this method. Just make sure that it is sturdy enough to pull out debris that might be really stuck in the Velcro without bending.
- Scrape debris out of the Velcro with a fine-toothed comb instead of a needle. Hold the Velcro flat and securely in place. Slide a plastic, metal, or wooden comb along the rows of hooks to scrape out stubborn lint and other debris that you can't pluck or lift out.[4]
- Make sure the teeth of the comb are not so fine and delicate that they could break as you scrape out debris.
- Brush the Velcro with a dry toothbrush after you pull out as much as you can. Use an old toothbrush that you don't need for your teeth anymore. Brush the Velcro in 1 direction parallel to the rows of hooks to get out any remaining pieces of lint and other matter.[5]
- A stiff-bristled toothbrush works best, or you can use another kind of stiff brush like a dish brush or a pet brush.
- Be careful not to scrub too hard or you might damage the hooks on the Velcro. This is why it's important to work parallel to the hooks so that they keep their form as you brush out debris.
EditPreventing Velcro from Getting Dirty - Keep Velcro tabs closed as much as possible so they don't collect debris. Close the hook and loop fasteners on Velcro whenever you are not using it. This will protect the hooks from picking up stray matter like lint, hair, and other debris.[6]
- Velcro is designed to be sticky and will easily grab onto things like blankets or clothes from which it will pick up lint.
- Always close Velcro tabs on garments before washing them. When you wash Velcro it will pick up lint, hair, and anything else floating around in the washing machine. Keep the hook and loop fasteners closed when you wash Velcro to keep this from happening.[7]
- Wash garments that contain Velcro separately from other items when possible. Let them air dry instead of putting them in the dryer. This will decrease the likelihood that the Velcro picks up lint from other clothing and fabric items. Washers and dryers are full of lint that Velcro attracts.
- Clean out Velcro whenever it starts to work less effectively. Velcro is bound to pick up a certain amount of junk, no matter how much you try to prevent it. Clean it out whenever you notice that it is not sticking as well to prevent accumulation of lint, hair, and other debris.[8]
- It is possible that over time your Velcro will stop being sticky because the hooks get damaged. In this case, cleaning will only do so much and you may have to replace the Velcro if cleaning it out does not restore its grabbing power.
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| How to Keep a Baguette Fresh Posted: 12 Feb 2019 08:00 AM PST It's always a little sad when a perfectly good baguette goes stale before you can eat it. Fortunately, there are a few simple things you can do to keep your baguette fresh. If you know won't eat an entire baguette on the day you buy or make it, wrap it in aluminum foil and store it at room temperature or freeze it for up to 3 months. If you still don't get around to eating the bread and it becomes stale, there are lots of ways to use it up. EditStoring the Baguette Properly - Try to use the baguette the same day you buy or bake it. Because a French baguette is so thin and narrow, it will turn stale quickly. Plan on buying a baguette the same day you want to eat it.[1]
- If you purchase a warm baguette that has been placed in a paper or plastic bag, remove it so it doesn't trap the bread's moisture. This moisture will cause the bread to soften and become soggy.
- Wrap the baguette in aluminum foil. Tear off a large sheet of aluminum foil and lay the baguette on it lengthwise. Fold the long sides of the foil over the baguette and tuck the ends of the foil under. Crimp the aluminum foil so it's sealed shut.[2]
- If you're planning on freezing the baguette, you may need to cut the baguette in half crossways before wrapping it.
- Keep the wrapped baguette at room temperature for 1 day. Set the baguette wrapped in aluminum foil on the counter and try to use it within 1 day. Avoid refrigerating the baguette since the refrigerator will introduce moisture and cause the bread to harden faster.[3]
- Freeze a wrapped baguette for up to 3 months. If you don't plan on eating the baguette right away, wrap it in aluminum foil and stick it in the freezer. Label the baguette and remember to include the date, so you know to remove and eat the baguette within 3 months.[4]
- You can slice the baguette into individual pieces. Then wrap and freeze the slices instead of freezing the entire baguette.
EditReviving or Using a Stale Baguette - Wet the baguette and heat it in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Take the stale baguette and run tap water over the bottom of the bread. Then put the baguette directly into a oven for 10 minutes. If you're using a frozen baguette, you'll need to heat it for closer to 15 minutes.[5]
- Wetting the baguette will add moisture to the bread. This will create steam in the hot oven which will make the baguette's crust crispy again.
- Slice slightly stale baguette and make toast. You'll need a sharp serrated knife to cut the stale baguette into thin slices. Put them into a toaster and heat the bread until they're slightly crispy. If you don't have a toaster, arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and place them under a broiler until they're browned. Turn them and toast the other sides.[6]
- If you don't feel like eating toast, grate the stale baguette or put pieces of the baguette into a food processor. Pulse or grate the bread to make breadcrumbs.
- Cut the baguette into cubes and make croutons. Use a serrated knife to cut the stale baguette into cubes that are as large as you want the croutons to be. Spread them on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle them with olive oil. Then bake the croutons until they're crisp and golden brown.[7]
- Make a meal out of the croutons by tossing them with chopped tomatoes and cucumbers. Coat the salad with a simple olive oil and vinegar dressing to make the classic panzanella salad.
- Cut or tear the baguette and make stuffing or dressing. Bake a delicious, savory stuffing by tossing pieces of the stale baguette with chicken stock, sautéed onions, herbs, and beaten eggs. Then stuff a turkey with the mixture or spread it in a baking pan. Cook the stuffing or dressing until it's browned and firm to the touch.[8]
- If you're cooking the stuffing inside a turkey, ensure the turkey and stuffing both reach an internal temperature of .
- Slice or tear the baguette to make bread pudding. Whisk together a simple custard using eggs, cream, and sugar. Spread the stale slices or pieces of baguette in a baking dish and pour the custard over it. Let the baguette sit for about 30 minutes, so it absorbs the custard. Then bake the bread pudding for up to 1 hour.[9]
- You can add raisins or chocolate chips to the bread pudding before baking it. Then serve the bread pudding with whipped cream or custard.
- Keep in mind that French bread will last longer than a French baguette, so if you want to store the bread for 1 to 2 days without freezing it, you may want to get the French bread.
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