| How to Return an Item to Amazon Posted: 15 Aug 2019 01:00 AM PDT It can be a bummer when you get something online and it doesn't meet your expectations. Luckily, Amazon makes returning your items fairly easily. First, you need to process the refund online so that you can get a replacement or your money back. Then, you need to package and ship the item back to finalize the return. If you ordered directly from Amazon and it's within 30 days of delivery, you can usually get a full refund or replacement. If you received the item as a gift or you bought an item through a third party on Amazon, you can still return your item but the process is slightly different. [Edit]Getting a Refund For an Item You Ordered - Log into the Amazon account that you ordered the item with. Find the login details for the account that you purchased the item with and visit https://www.amazon.com. Once there, scroll over "Sign in" on the top right of the screen and click the yellow "Sign in" button. Then, enter your username and password in the fields provided.[1]
- If you forgot your password, click the "Forgot My Password" link to reset it.
- Click "Orders" on the top right of your screen. Click "Orders" on the top right of the home screen to go to all of the recent orders that you've made. This will bring a separate screen that you can use to check the details of your purchases and start the refund process.[2]
- Click "Return or Replace Items" next to the item you want to return. The "Return or Replace Items" button should be to the right of the order that you want to return. Clicking this will bring you to the next page in the return process.[3]
- Explain the reason that you want to return the item. Select the reason for the return in the drop-down menu. The different options include defective items, no longer needed, the wrong size, and other options. Click the option that best suits the situation and then hit the submit button.[4]
- You can also add more details about the return in the text box under the drop down menu but it's not necessary.
- Request a refund or a replacement for the item. If you want your money back for the item, click the refund button. If the item you got was defective and you just want another one, you can click replacement.[5]
- Once the refund is initiated, it typically takes 3-7 business days to show on your account.
- Refunds will be put on the card that you purchased the item with, or you'll receive a credit your Amazon account if the item was a gift.
- Once you initiate a refund, you must return the item within 30 days.
- Choose a return method. In most cases, you can either drop the item off at a UPS, USPS, or DHL location or you can have someone pick up the item from your address. Select the option that is most convenient for you.[6]
- You must re-package the item before you return it.
[Edit]Returning a Gift You Received - Visit the Online Return Center and click the middle button. Go to https://www.amazon.com/returns to go to the Amazon Online Return Center. Here, you can return gifts that were purchased on Amazon. Once the page loads, click on the middle button that says "Return a Gift."[7]
- Create or log into your Amazon account. After you click the "Return a Gift" button a new screen will pop up and prompt you to enter your account details. If you already have an account, enter your details and click "Submit." If you don't have an account, you must create one.[8]
- Click the "Create your Amazon account" button on the bottom of the login screen to create a new account.
- Enter the 17-digit order number if the item was a gift. Once you click the "Return a Gift" button, you'll be prompted to enter a 17-digit order number. This can be found on the bottom left side of the packing slip. Insert the number and hit enter to go to that item's order page.[9]
- The order number will look something like 123-1234567-1234567.
- If you can't find the order number, you can call Amazon customer support and provide details about your package that can help them locate the order number.
- Click the "Return or Replace Items" button. The "Return or Replace Items" button should be to the right of the image of your gift. Clicking this button will bring you to the next page in the return process.[10]
- Select the reason for the return in the drop-down menu. Let Amazon know why you want to return the gift. Reasons could include that the gift is defective, doesn't fit, or isn't what you wanted. You can give additional details of why you're returning it in the text box below the drop-down menu.[11]
- Request a refund or a replacement for the item. Amazon will add a credit equal to the price of the purchase to your account if you want to get a refund. If the item you got was defective and you want another one, click "Replacement."[12]
- Once you initiate a refund, you must return the item within 30 days.
- Choose how you'll return the gift. Once you request the refund or replacement, you'll go to a screen that has different options you can choose to ship back your gift. Usually, you can drop the item off at a UPS, USPS, or DHL or you can have someone pick it up. Choose which method you prefer and read the rest of the instructions provided.[13]
[Edit]Returning Items from Third Party Sellers - Log into the Amazon account that you ordered the item with. Visit https://www.amazon.com and click "Sign in" on the top right of the screen. Login with the username and password you used to purchase the item that you want to return.[14]
- If you bought the wrong item, you can cancel the order within 30 minutes of ordering it.
- Click "Orders" on the right of your screen. Click "Orders" to view all of the recent orders that you've made. Locate the item that you purchased from the third party seller on this list.[15]
- Click the "request refund" button. After you request your refund, you'll be brought to a new page that will prompt you to explain why you're refunding the item. Select the reason that you're returning the item and provide details on why you want to return it.[16]
- After you submit your order, you'll receive an email from Amazon within a week that will tell you whether the request was accepted.
- Follow the shipping instructions provided in the email to send the item back to the seller.
[Edit]Packing and Shipping Your Item Back - Print out the return label. When you're done getting your refund online, you'll be prompted to print out a return label. If you don't have a printer, you can send the label to a person that can print it for you.[17]
- If you didn't print your return label originally, go to "Orders" then click the "Print Packing Slip" button next to the item that you want to return.[18]
- Pack your item into a box securely. Place the item into a box carefully and include any paperwork that originally came with the item. Include packing peanuts or rolled newspaper around the item so that it remains safe in transit.[19]
- Tape the label to the front of the box. Cover the entire label with clear strips of tape so that it stays secured to the box while it's being transported. Amazon includes postage on the label so you don't have to pay any extra to return the item.[20]
- Drop your package off or get it picked up at your address. Depending on what you selected when you returned the item, you can now either drop off the item at the shipping location, or you can leave the package out during a designated time for the UPS driver to pick up. Once you ship your item, your return is complete.[21]
- If you're curious about whether your return was received, you can click "Orders" to check the status of your return.[22]
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| How to Make a Cloud Posted: 14 Aug 2019 05:00 PM PDT There are so many different crafts, projects, and experiments you can do with clouds! You can try your hand at making a cloud mobile that'll catch the sunlight even on rainy days, sew cloud pillows for cute decorations or gifts, or even do an experiment to learn more about how clouds form by making one yourself in a bottle! [Edit]Crafting a Cloud Mobile - Gather your materials and set up your workstation. You'll need a Styrofoam ball (any size from will work), 3 wooden skewers, 1-2 packages of crystal beads of various colors, beading wire, crimp beads, pillow stuffing, and a hot glue gun.[1]
- You can purchase everything you need at your local craft store.
- Pierce a hole through the ball and thread beading wire through it. Use a skewer to pierce a hole through the center of the Styrofoam ball, remove the skewer, and then thread the wire through the hole. Use at least of wire so that you'll have lots of room to work with when you go to hang the mobile up later. Loop the wire around the ball and make a knot, securing it with a dot of hot glue.[2]
- Try to keep the long length of wire clear from the rest of your crafting supplies so it doesn't get tangled up in anything else.
- Stick 3 skewers through the ball to create a star pattern. Place them perpendicular to the hole you made for the beading wire. Position them so that there are 6 equidistant ends protruding from the ball that are all level with each other.[3]
- These skewers will be used to hang the crystal beads.
- Cut various lengths of beading wire and put a crimp bead on each one. Cut 6 or 7 different strands of beading wire, varying the lengths from to . Place a crimping bead on the end of each one and crimp it into place.[4]
- You can make as many different strands as you like and make them whatever lengths you prefer. The beads you're going to put onto them will resemble raindrops, so varying lengths look more realistic.
- Thread crystal beads and crimping beads onto each wire. On each strand of beading wire, add 3-6 colored crystals, securing a crimping bead in place after each one to separate the crystals from one another and give the appearance of falling raindrops.[5]
- You can use any combination of colors you want for your cloud! Try a range of blues and greens, or you could even go bright with reds and yellows. Part of the fun of making your own craft is getting to use your imagination!
- Tie the strings in knots around the skewers and secure them with glue. Take the top end of each string (the end opposite to that first crimping bead you secured) and tie them in the middle of each skewer. Some skewers may have more than one strand coming off of them, and that is okay! Put a dot of hot glue overtop of each knot to keep them securely in place.[6]
- Position the strings near the center of the skewers rather than at the ends or super close to the styrofoam ball for a more natural look.
- Apply hot glue all over the ball and arrange pillow stuffing on the glue. Start with the bottom of the Styrofoam ball, being cautious to not get the beaded wire caught in the glue or stuffing. Once that side is done, add more hot glue to the top of the ball and continue adding stuffing to it.[7]
- Use pillow stuffing that you can buy at the craft store. You could also use batting or "polyester fill" stuffing.
- Don't push the stuffing down too hard—you want it to be fluffy!
- Add hot glue to the skewers and continue adding stuffing. Carefully squeeze hot glue onto the entire length of the skewers on both sides and continue putting stuffing into place, crafting a full, fluffy cloud. Vary the amount of stuffing you put in different sections to mimic the mounded shape of a typical cloud—you don't want it to just look like a fluffy circle![8]
- You can put more hot glue on the stuffing you already glued into place to layer more stuffing on top.
- Use the wire you put through the middle of the ball to hang your cloud! Hang a hook from the ceiling wherever you would like your mobile to be. Then tie the end of the beading wire around the hook and make a strong knot to keep it in place.[9]
- Try placing your mobile near a window that gets a lot of sunlight so that you can enjoy the light refracting through the crystals!
[Edit]Making a Cloud in a Bottle - Set up your workstation near the kitchen sink. You'll need a clean, clear plastic bottle with its label removed, water, and matches. If you're making clouds with kids, gather several bottles so everyone can do their own experiment.[10]
- If you work near the sink, it's easy to fill your bottle with water, and you also have safe place over which to light your matches.
- Fill a plastic bottle with hot water 3/4 of the way full. If the bottle has a label, make sure to remove it beforehand so you can see what's going on. Use hot water from the tap rather than boiling water (you don't want to burn your hands!).[11]
- You can use any size of bottle, though you'll be able to see the "cloud" better if you use a bigger one. It's also best to use a clear bottle rather than a colored one.
- Put the lid on the bottle and swirl the water around. Secure the lid so that the bottle won't leak, and then shake it a few times so that the water warms up the entire bottle.[12]
- Swirling the water also saturates the air at the top with water molecules.
- Light a match, blow it out, then put it into the bottle. After you light the match, let it burn for 2-3 seconds before you blow it out. Then remove the cap from the plastic bottle and deposit the match head first into it.[13]
- If you're a child, make sure your parent is around during this part!
- Put the lid back on the bottle and squeeze it several times. Be careful to not squeeze the sides of the bottle until after the lid is back in place. Squeeze the bottle 3 to 4 times in a row, waiting 2-3 seconds between each squeeze. You'll see the top of the bottle fill with the cloud![14]
- Adding pressure to the sides of the bottle makes the water particles compress, and then when you let go, the air lowers the temperature because it's expanding. As the air cools, the water particles clump together around the smoke molecules from the match!
[Edit]Sewing a Cloud Pillow - Set up your workstation and gather all of your materials together. To sew a cloud pillow, you will need fabric, a sewing machine, sewing pins, thread, pillow stuffing, a hand sewing needle, scissors, and an iron and ironing board. Make sure you have a large area to work at, like a table or clear counter.[15]
- For the fabric, you'll need anywhere from , depending on how large you want your pillow to be.
- Part of the beauty of making your own pillow is that you can use whatever kind of fabric you like! You could use flannel for a soft, rustic cloud pillow, cotton for a soft-to-the-touch stretchy option, or even fuzzy or textured fabrics.
- Download a pillow pattern online, or make one of your own! Type "cloud pillow pattern" into your search bar to find a free pattern that you can download and use. Or take some time to design one yourself—just make sure to vary the sizes of the cloud's "humps" so that you don't end up with a cloud that looks more like a camel.[16]
- A fun idea is to make a "family" of cloud pillows—make one for each member of your family! For kids, you could make mini-clouds.
- Cut out 2 exact copies of your cloud pattern from your fabric. Take your time and do your best to follow the pattern so that your 2 pieces will be as identical as possible. Use fabric-specific scissors if you can for the best result.[17]
- Get creative with your fabric! You could use white, patterned, or even fluffy, textured fabric to make your clouds!
- Pin the 2 pieces of fabric on top of each other with the inside facing out. Every , place a sewing needle through both pieces of fabric so that they will stay neatly together when you sew them. [18]
- You put the fabric inside out so that when you're done sewing and turn it right side out, the seams will be on the inside of the pillow and won't be visible.
- Sew all the way around the pillow, leaving about open. Choose the basic straight stitch function, and use your sewing machine to sew about from the edge all the way around your pattern. Stop once you are almost back to the beginning, leaving so that you'll have room to add the stuffing to the pillow.[19]
- Clip the curves of the fabric by cutting out triangles from the edges. Remove your fabric from the sewing machine and lay it out flat on your workstation. Use your scissors to cut small triangles out of the fabric on the outside of the seams of the entire cloud. Be careful to not accidentally cut through any of the stitching.[20]
- Clipping the edges makes them smooth once your fabric is turned right side out. If you didn't clip them, the material would appear puckered rather than smooth.
- Turn the fabric inside out so that your stitches are on the inside. Carefully pull the fabric through the opening so that your patterned/textured side is on the outside. You'll be able to see how the seam of the pillow looks smooth and natural, rather than crimped or puckered.[21]
- Be careful when pulling the fabric through the opening and take your time—you don't want to accidentally rip your seams!
- Iron the fabric so that the edges lay flat. Turn on your iron and let it get hot. Then place your fabric on the ironing board and go around the edges with your iron, smoothing down the seams. You can also iron the rest of the fabric if there are any wrinkles.[22]
- Be careful when using your iron! Make sure to set it down on its bottom so it's standing upright and doesn't burn anything.
- Stuff the fabric with your pillow stuffing until it is full and fluffy! Take large handfuls of pillow stuffing and push them through the opening you left. Make sure to get the stuffing into all the crevices of the cloud shape.[23]
- If your pillow is really large, you may need to use a long wooden spoon to push the stuffing into all the corners of the cloud.
- Sew the opening closed by hand. Use your hand-sewing needle and thread. Make a simple straight stitch to match the stitches you created with your sewing machine. Stitch across the opening until you get to the end, then make a knot and end your stitch.[24]
- Use double-strength thread if you can, since the seam is holding in lots of stuffing.
- Use your cloud pillow as an accent in your living room or bedroom. Place them in front of other pillows for a whimsical touch on your bed, or put them on a chair for a fun decoration. You could even give them as gifts![25]
- You could even embroider someone's name onto the cloud if you're giving it as a gift.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Crafting a Cloud Mobile - Styrofoam ball
- Wooden skewers
- Crystal beads of various colors
- Beading wire
- Crimp beads
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Pillow stuffing
[Edit]Making a Cloud in a Bottle - Water
- Plastic bottle
- Matches
[Edit]Sewing a Pillow Cloud - Sewing machine
- Sewing pins
- Fabric
- Thread
- Pillow stuffing
- Hand sewing needle
- Iron and ironing board
- Scissors
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| How to Become a TV Presenter Posted: 14 Aug 2019 09:00 AM PDT A TV presenter can take on many duties, such as hosting a show, reading the news, or narrating documentaries. If you feel confident and comfortable in front of a camera, presenting on TV can be a great career. Though there isn't a "set" path to become a presenter, getting a media-related degree can help you expand your skill set. Once you feel ready, you can start looking for jobs in television and audition for becoming a presenter! [Edit]Developing the Required Skills - Practice your communication skills so you present clearly. Presenting requires you to speak with a clear and consistent tone so other people watching can easily understand you. Practice holding conversations with people without using filler words like "um" or "ah." If there isn't anyone to practice holding conversations with, try reading out loud since you may need to read from a script or prompter when you're an actual presenter.[1]
- Have a genuine interest in people while you're holding a conversation with them. Rather than letting a conversation die, always look for ways to continue talking to have a deeper discussion.
- Practice articulating each word while you're speaking or reading so you're less likely to stumble over your sentences.
- Work on interviewing and listening to other people. Many presenters, like TV hosts or newscasters, need to conduct interviews with people on their show. Practice asking people questions and be genuinely curious about their answer. Don't interrupt them while they're talking since it's disrespectful and unprofessional. Listen to them carefully so you don't get confused or lost during the conversation.[2]
- Ask questions related to the peoples' answers so you can get into deeper conversation.
- While interviewing isn't required from all TV presenters, it's still a good skill to develop since it will make you more versatile and give you more job opportunities.
- Get comfortable in front of a camera. TV presenters don't just interact with the people on set, but they also need to talk directly to the camera to interact with viewers at home. Set up a camera at home and practice talking directly to the lens. Pretend the camera is another person you're talking to and engage with it so you don't come across as boring or uncomfortable.[3]
- Watch other TV presenters to see how they interact with the camera, and then try to copy their style.
- Be willing to improvise if things don't go as planned. Things don't always go according to plan while you're presenting on TV since you may be on a live broadcast or other people could go off-script. If things don't go the way you intended, accept the new outcome and adjust your plan accordingly. That way, you can respond well to situations that you didn't expect and still appear comfortable.[4]
- For example, if you want to try improvising you can ask questions that aren't in a script or you may tell a joke if you made a mistake.
- Look for improv classes in your area and try them out if you can. While improv classes help you become funnier, they can help you feel more comfortable when you're put into new situations.
[Edit]Getting a Degree in Media - Focus on speech and video classes if you're in high school. If you're still in school, pay close attention to classes that require you to do public speaking and being in front of a camera. Work hard in your classes so you can develop knowledge of working with a camera and crew. Study as much as you can for the courses so you can maintain good grades.[5]
- Join your school's AV club if it has one so you can work with cameras and other media devices.
- See if your school has a forensics team where you publicly speak and debate against other students. Forensics can help you become a better presenter and speak more clearly.
- If you're not in school, you can still take online courses to practice public speaking and learning video techniques.
- Try for a journalism or media production degree. Attend a 2- or 4-year college and pick a degree that helps expand your knowledge on production and journalism. Focus on classes like speech, film, interviewing, and researching to become knowledgeable in those areas. Take time to study and finish all your assignments so you can get the best grades you possibly can.[6]
- You don't need a degree to become a TV presenter, but it can help increase your chances of finding a job.
- Try auditioning for any theater productions your university has so you can practice being in front of people.
- Pick a subject you're interested in to specialize in. Many TV presenters are knowledgeable in other subjects to make them more versatile and make them stand out. Pick subjects that you're genuinely interested in and take additional courses so you can learn more about them. Always look for more ways to become an expert in your subject by reading articles or watching videos on your own.[7]
- For example, if you're interested in current events, you may take modern history or global issues courses to learn more. This can help you become a newscaster or present on a history-related show.
- You don't need to take college courses on the subjects if you don't want. Read articles online and stay up to date with the subjects you really enjoy.
[Edit]Finding a Presenting Job - Create a resume to list your work experience and skills. When you make your resume, be sure to include any work history you have related to presenting if you have any. List the skills you developed that help you present, such as communication, improvisation, or on-camera experience. Fit your resume onto 1-2 pages so it isn't too overwhelming for employers to look at.[8]
- Add colors and graphic design to your resume to make it stand out more.
- Include details about your height, weight, and appearance so employers know what you look like at a glance. That way, they can tell if you're a good fit for presenting specific shows.
- Get headshots taken so employers know what you look like. Hire a photographer to take well-lit, well-framed photos of you to include with your resume. Dress well for the photos as if you were presenting the type of show you want to work on. Look directly at the camera and smile, but try out different angles and expressions to see what works best for your photos.[9]
- Make a showreel to show your on-screen skills. A showreel displays your previous work so producers and employers know what to expect when you're in front of a camera. Pick what type of presenting you want to do and use footage from previous related experience in the reel. If you don't have previous experience, you can film yourself presenting in front of a camera. Keep the reel less than 4 minutes so it isn't too long.[10]
- Don't include everything you've done in your showreel since it can feel overwhelming to employers who watch it. Narrow down the footage to your best work in the area you want to work in.
- Start looking for lower-level media production jobs. It can be difficult becoming a TV presenter right away, so look for jobs related to television production. Look for positions like camera operator, writer, editor, or production assistant so you can work on set and meet other people. This way, you grow familiar with how production works and see how other presenters behave professionally.[11]
- There are many online job boards made specifically for production. Look on sites like Backstage and ProductionHUB for the best chances of getting on set.
- Network with other people in the industry to learn about new opportunities. Talk to people you work with and make meaningful connections with them. Don't ask people right away for a job since it could sound pushy or desperate. Try to be colleagues or friends with them first, and just be yourself. If you leave a memorable impression on someone, they may remember you when they have a presenting opportunity.[12]
- Look for other people that have similar goals as you so you can work together and help one another out.
- Look for open auditions for presenting jobs. Many TV presenters go through an audition process so producers can see them in action. Check online job boards to see if there are any presenter or hosting jobs available. Send copies of your resume, headshot, and showreel to any positions you're interested in to see if you get a callback. Go into the auditions confidently and do what the producers ask you to do.[13]
- Leave your headshot and resume with the people you audition for and thank them for their time so you have better chances at success.
- There are a lot of other people who want to be TV presenters too, so always make sure your resume and showreel are up to date with your current work.
- Maintain any connections you make while you're networking. You never know who may offer you an opportunity in the future.
[Edit]Warnings - TV presenters may have to work long or unusual hours, so make sure you're comfortable working nights, weekends, and possibly holidays.
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