| How to Dye a Lacrosse Head Posted: 03 Aug 2019 01:00 AM PDT Dyeing your lacrosse head is a great way to give your stick a personalized, distinctive look! Many players at every level play with dyed sticks. Not only can it bring new life to an old stick, it can draw lots of attention on the field and give your game a new attitude. There are multiple ways to approach dyeing a lacrosse head. If this is your first time, try dyeing the head 1 color. If you're ready to try something more advanced, add a marbling pattern or create stripes with pieces of duct tape. Or, use 2 colors of dye to create a 2-toned effect on the head. [Edit]Cleaning and Preparing the Head - Scrub a used lacrosse head with a sponge and dish soap. If you've already played a few games with the lacrosse head, it's likely covered in grass or dirt stains. You should clean these off before dyeing the head, or the dye job will turn out poorly. Fill your sink up with warm water and 1-2 squirts of dish soap. Scrub the head with a sponge until all of the grass marks and dirt stains have come off.[1]
- If you're using a clean, new lacrosse head, you won't need to wash it before dyeing.
- Select 1-2 colors of dye to color the lacrosse head. Pick up a couple colors that complement one another or that match your team's colors. For example, you could dye the head red and blue, black and yellow, or red and green.[2] You'll be able to find lacrosse head dye at most large athletic-supply stores. If they're sold out, you may be able to find the dye at a lacrosse specialty store if there's one in your area.
- If this is your first time dyeing a lacrosse head, stick with 1 color until you've gotten some dyeing experience.
- Remove the string from the lacrosse head. Untie the small knots that hold the string netting to the lacrosse head and set the string net aside. This will keep the string itself from being dyed when you color the head. Set the string aside for now.
- Some people may want to dye the pocket of their lacrosse head, in which case you can leave the string in! But, this approach is pretty uncommon.
- Place duct tape over parts of the head you want to remain uncolored. Tear off a few strips of duct tape and wrap them around any spots on the plastic lacrosse head that you'd like to remain uncolored. Remember that the spots you're about to tape are going to remain white when the stick is complete. You can get as creative with this as you like! For example, try cutting star or triangle shapes out of the duct tape and spacing them out along the lacrosse head to give it a creative pattern.[3]
- If you want the numbers or your team name on the lacrosse head to remain undyed, cover them with tape. Or, if you want to dye the head in a striped pattern, alternate taped and non-taped sections along the length of the head.
- On the other hand, if you'd like to dye the entire lacrosse head 1 color—whether or not you're using the marbling technique—you can skip using tape.
[Edit]Soaking the Head in a Dye Bath - Boil water on the stove to warm up the lacrosse head dye. Fill a large metal pot or other heat-proof container with of tap water. Heat the water on your stovetop range until it's boiling. Keep the water on medium-high heat so it maintains a steady, rolling boil throughout the dyeing process. If you plan on using 2 colors of dye, boil 2 large pots of water.[4]
- If you're only using 1 color, you only need to boil 1 large pot of water.
- Select a container that is large and durable enough to withstand the heat of boiling water. An old kitchen pot that the family is no longer using is a good option.
- Pour 1 container of dye into each pot of boiling water. Once the water is at a smooth, rolling boil, open your container(s) of lacrosse-head dye. Dump a full container into each of the pots of water. Stir the dye and water mixture with a wooden spoon to make sure the color is evenly diluted throughout the water.[5]
- If you've dyed lacrosse heads before this, you can experiment with the color dilution a little. For example, if you want 1 of the 2 colors you're using to be lighter than the other, only pour 1/2 of the liquid dye into the pot of boiling water.
- Keep in mind that the spoon you use will probably end up dyed after you stir the dye and water mixture!
- Dip the lacrosse head into the boiling dye mixture for 20-30 seconds. Pick up the lacrosse head with a pair of kitchen tongs so you won't risk burning your fingers. Lower the lacrosse head into the boiling water and dye mixture, and leave it in the water for at least 20 seconds. Lift the head out of the water once the 20-30 seconds have passed, and let it drip dry for about 10 seconds.[6]
- If you'd like the head to have a dark color, leave the head in the dye for longer—try 30 seconds for a very dark hue.
- Don't let the lacrosse head rest against the hot bottom of the pot, or you'll risk melting the head. Grasp the head with the tongs the entire time it's in the dye.
- The dye will not change the color of the webbing spray that you applied earlier, if you chose to create a marbling effect on the head.
[Edit]Applying Marbling Spray - Shake the can of webbing paint spray vigorously before using. Before you spray the paint onto the lacrosse head, give it 15-20 shakes up and down. This will mix the spray paint in the can. If you forget to shake the can, the webbing paint will come out unevenly and may not look very good on the dyed head.[7]
- Since it's almost always black, the webbing paint will not take the color of liquid dye once you dye the lacrosse head.
- Purchase a can of webbing paint spray at any craft or hobby-supply store. It comes in a variety of colors—including black, red, green, and purple—so pick out whichever color you'd like.
- Prop the lacrosse head in front of a sheet of newspaper. You can also set it up on a piece of disposable cardboard if you have cardboard around your home. The webbing spray that you'll use to create the marbling pattern on your lacrosse head can get pretty messy, so cover at least a area. Place the head at the center of the newspaper covering.[8]
- You can use marbling in combination with the duct-tape color blocking, or you can skip those steps and just use the marbling technique. It's up to you; you can be as creative as you like when coloring your lacrosse head!
- Spray webbing paint spray across the lacrosse head. Hold a can of webbing paint spray away from the lacrosse head. Depress the button on top of the can to spray out the paint. It'll come out in an uneven, web-like spray. Move the spray nozzle back and forth so that the spray covers the entirety of the head. Let the webbing paint dry for about 2 hours before you dye it in your liquid dye mixture.[9]
- If you're not sure whether or not the paint is dry, try tapping it with 1-2 fingers. If your fingers come away wet, give the paint another 30 minute to dry.
[Edit]Dyeing the Head a Second Color - Cover new parts of the head with tape if you'd like to preserve the color. If you are dying the head a second color, then you need to leave the tape on the head that you placed on there before to keep the white parts of the stick. Now, before dipping the full head into the second color, add more tape to keep parts of the head the color that you just dyed them. Move from using your darkest color to using your lightest color, so that the second color doesn't overpower the first color.
- For example, say that you're dyeing the first half the head red and the second half of it blue. If you don't want any overlap between the colors—which would give the middle of the head a purple hue—cover the red part closest to the middle with duct tape.
- This will keep the red color intact and prevent the blue from changing the red.
- Dip the head into a second color of dye. If you're dying the lacrosse head more than 1 color, hold the partially-dyed head with your tongs again and dip it into the second color. As before, keep the head in the water for 20-30 seconds to let the dye soak into the plastic. Since you're using a darker color, you may not need to dye the head for much longer than 20 seconds.[10]
- As with the first color, suspend the head over the boiling water for 10-15 seconds once it's dyed to allow excess dye to drip off.
- An easy way to have a 2-colored lacrosse head is to only dip the top half of the lacrosse head in 1 color for 30 seconds. Then, flip the head over and dip its lower half in the second color of dye for another 30 seconds.
- Remove the duct tape stripes or pattern once the head has cooled. Use your fingernails or the point of a knife blade to lift up the edges of the pieces of duct tape that you applied earlier. The patches of plastic under the tape should still be white.[11]
- Keep in mind that you can still dye the lacrosse head 2 colors without using duct tape.
- If you opted not to use any duct tape, you can skip this step.
- Rinse the head off with cool water once it's fully dyed. Once the head is dyed, place it immediately under the tap of the sink under ice-cold water. This will wash off all the remaining dye and will prevent it from bleeding back onto the string. Rinsing the stick with cool water also cures the stick, meaning that the dye will not bleed off of it and onto your hands.[12]
- Instead of rinsing the lacrosse head under the faucet, you could also fill a large baking tray with cold water and submerge the head in the tray for 30 seconds.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Sponge
- Dish soap
- White, plastic lacrosse head
- RIT liquid dye
- Webbing spray (optional)
- Newspaper
- Duct tape
- Large metal pot
- Wooden spoon
- Tongs
- If you find that the duct tape isn't sticking to the plastic lacrosse head very well, try blowing warm air across the tape with a heat gun or blow dryer. This will strengthen the adhesive and help the tape stick better.[13]
- When dying a goalie head, double the amount of dye that you use. Since a goalie head is much larger than a field-stick head, you'd end up with a lightly-dyed head if you used the same amount of dye as for an ordinary field-stick.
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| How to Get Rid of Aphids on Roses Organically Posted: 02 Aug 2019 05:00 PM PDT Aphids are small, sap-eating insects that are attracted to roses. While most plants can handle a few aphids without suffering any permanent damage, you may need to take action against aphid infestations if they're damaging or killing your roses. Watering your plants daily is a simple step that you can take to keep aphids off of your plants while keeping them healthy. If watering doesn't prove to be enough, you can introduce predators of the aphid to your garden. If this also proves to be ineffective, you can coat your plants in an organic repellent using soap, garlic, or neem oil. [Edit]Watering Your Plants Daily - Clip off brown or dying leaves, stems, and petals. Aphids occasionally lay eggs in discolored sections of a plant, so snip them off and throw them out to prevent any future generations of aphids from making it to your garden. You may also want to remove any leaves, stems, or petals that have been heavily damaged by the aphids. If a petal or leaf is covered in tiny little holes, trim it off.[1]
- Spray your roses with a spray bottle or hose in the morning. Spray your roses with a wide-angle hose attachment first thing in the morning. Set the nozzle on your hose to keep the water flowing as firmly as possible without damaging your roses. While they are obnoxious, aphids aren't particularly nimble or strong. Send the aphids careening into different parts of your garden by hosing them down with water.[2]
- Most aphids do not have wings and will be unable to get back on the rose shrubs once the water rinses them off.
- Water the underside of the rose leaves carefully. Aphids tend to hang out underneath the leaves on a rose plant to stay out of the sun. While watering your plant, place your nozzle low to the ground and angle it upwards to hit the bottom of your plant's leaves and knock off any aphids that are hiding.[3]
- Water the plant from every direction to make sure that you get the underside of every leaf and petal.
- Repeat this process every day to prevent new aphids from settling in. Water your roses first thing in the morning for 1-2 weeks. After several days of repeated watering, you should notice that the aphids are either entirely gone, or moving on to another plant. If they aren't, you may want to consider introducing a predator.[4]
[Edit]Introducing Predators to Feed on Aphids - Purchase some ladybugs and release them into your garden at night. Purchase 250-1,500 ladybugs from a gardening or pest control store. Refrigerate your bugs for 20-45 minutes and release them late at night to lower the chance that they fly away immediately when you release them. Ladybugs feed on aphids, and a few ladybugs can go along way when it comes to eliminating pests.[5]
- Place your bugs around the base of your rose bushes and wait for them to wake up a little before they get to work.
- Mist the ladybugs with warm water after you drop them off to incentivize them to stay in your garden. Ladybugs prefer humid environments, so a little water will help keep them in your garden.
- Set up some bird feeders around your garden to attract birds. Consider using this option only if you don't want more bugs in your garden. If you don't want to add bugs, set up a few bird feeders around your garden. Add some bird baths and bird houses to make your garden an attractive spot for birds. Wrens, chickadees, and other small birds all love to eat aphids, although it may take them some time to get all of them. [6]
- Try to plant a range of birdhouses and birdfeeders around your rose bushes so that the entire perimeter is covered.
- Plant nectar-secreting flowers near your roses to attract predators. Plant some nectar-secreting flowers within of your roses. The nectar will attract predatory insects, which will stick around your garden looking for prey. If your flowers are close enough to your roses, they'll start feeding on the aphids. Lacewings, hover flies, and wasps are all natural predators of the aphid. They also happen to be attracted to nectar-secreting flowers, like cosmos or stonecrop. [7]
- If you ever use a pesticide in your garden, you will end up killing the beneficial bugs too.
- Predatory wasps will sting you. Try to coexist peacefully with wasps, but if you end up with a nest nearby, you may need to get rid of it.
- Catnip, oregano, fennel, and mint will all attract predatory insects.
[Edit]Creating an Organic Repellant - Create a garlic spray to make a safe repellent. Crush a full head of garlic with a mortar and pestle and steep it in of hot water for 24 hours. Strain the garlic with a colander and fill a spray bottle with your garlic-infused water. Add of dish soap and put the cap on before shaking it. Spray every section of your rose plant 2-3 times until it's fully misted in the spray.[8]
- Your garlic spray won't kill any bugs. It will simply make the plant unappealing for aphids and other pests.
- Make sure that you spray the underside of leaves as well.
- Spray your roses with neem oil to kill aphids and protect your plants. Get a spray bottle filled with pure neem oil and spray your aphid-infested plants 2-3 times. Neem oil is a natural pesticide that is distilled from plant seeds, and it will coat the aphids and prevent them from feeding or laying larvae.[9]
- Neem oil won't damage your plants, but it will repel any beneficial bugs as well. Avoid using neem oil if you've already released ladybugs or attracted other predators to your garden.
- Try a simple soap and water mixture for mild infestations. Mix in a spray bottle filled with warm water. Shake the bottle to mix it and spray your infected plants from every direction. Use the widest nozzle setting on your bottle to prevent adding a lot of soap to a small surface area. The soap-water mixture will harm the aphids and ward them away from your roses.[10]
- Don't use water and soap if it's hotter than outside. Your plants will absorb the soap before it has time to evaporate.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Watering Your Plants Daily [Edit]Introducing Predators to Feed on Aphids - Ladybugs
- Bird feed
- Birdfeeder
- Birdhouse
- Birdbath
- Nectar-secreting flower
[Edit]Creating an Organic Repellant - Garlic
- Colander
- Mortar and pestle
- Dish soap
- Neem oil
- Spray bottle
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| How to Shut Down Windows Posted: 02 Aug 2019 09:00 AM PDT This wikiHow teaches you the safest way to shut down any version of Windows. There are many ways to shut your PC down safely, but the most common way to do so is using the Shut Down option in your Start menu. To avoid data loss, make sure you've saved all of your open files before shutting down your PC. - Click the Start menu. It's usually at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
- Click Power . It's at the bottom-left corner of the menu.
- Click . Windows will now shut down and power off the PC.
- If prompted to install updates before shutting down, select the option to do so.
- If you are not able to shut down your computer with this method, try pressing and then selecting .
[Edit]Using Control Alt Delete on Windows 10 and 8 - Press on the keyboard. After a few moments, you'll see a screen with several menu options. The options may vary depending on the version of Windows you're using and which updates you've installed.
- Click the Power button. It's at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
- Click . Windows will now shut down and the PC will turn off.
[Edit]Using the Windows 8 and 8.1 Start Menu - Hover the mouse over the bottom-right corner of the screen. This will display a link to the Start menu at that corner.
- Right-click the Start menu. A menu will expand.[1]
- Click . Another menu will expand.
- Click . Windows will now shut down and the PC will turn off.
- If prompted to install updates before shutting down, select the option to do so.
- Click the Start menu. It's the circle with a Windows logo, and it's usually at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
- Click . It's at the bottom-right corner of the menu. A window with some options will appear.
- If you don't see this option, click the small sideways triangle at the bottom-right corner to expand additional options.
- Select from the menu.
- Click . Windows will shut down and the PC will turn off.
- Click the Start menu. It's the circle with a Windows logo, and it's usually at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
- Click the sideways triangle. It's at the bottom-right corner of the menu to the right of the padlock button. A menu will expand.
- Click . Windows will shut down and the PC will turn off.
- Click the Start menu. It's the rectangle with a Windows logo, and it's usually at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
- Click . It's next to the red icon at the bottom-right corner of the Start menu. A pop-up screen will appear.
- Click . It's the red icon at the center of the window.
- If the menu says that Windows needs to install updates, it is recommended to do the installation. If you don't want to install updates, click instead.
- Wait while Windows is shutting down.
[Edit]Using the Command Prompt on Any PC - Open the command prompt. You can shut down Windows from the command prompt if you're having issues shutting it down using the Start menu.
- If you're using Windows 10 or 8, you can do this by typing into the Windows search bar and clicking when it appears.
- If you're using Windows 7, Vista, or XP, click the Start menu, navigate to the , , and then click .
- Type at the prompt. You'll see a message that says the computer will shut down in one minute.[2]
- Press . This shuts down your PC.
[Edit]Using the Power Button on Any PC - Press and hold the power button for about 3 or 4 seconds. After a few seconds, you should see a shutdown message on the screen. Lift your finger when the message appears.
- Only use this method if you were unable to shut down your PC using the method for its operating system.
- Select the option. This powers down your PC.
- If the PC is frozen and no shutdown message appears, you can force the machine to power off by holding down the power button until the screen goes dark. This should be an ultimate last resort as it could cause data corruption.
- For a faster shut down, close all running program(s) first. You can do that by right clicking on your taskbar (or pressing {{keypress|Ctrl|Alt|Del]} clicking , and choosing the tab.
- When installing updates, it will take longer (usually several minutes). Be patient.
[Edit]Warnings - Make sure you save all of your work. You will lose them if you don't.
- Don't shut down your computer unless you close all the programs you have open.
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