| How to Make an Autumn Bunch Posted: 23 Sep 2019 01:00 AM PDT Autumn is a beautiful season with a unique colour palette. Far from the frosty shades of winter or the vivid ones of summer and spring, autumn colours range from warm gold to soft auburn to bright red, and all shades in between. Rather than letting the beauty of this season simply "fall", why not cherish it?
Autumn bunches are a pretty, easy and flexible decoration that require no special talents or items. All you really need is the season itself, and a ribbon or two. Because they aren't as large as regular flower bunches, autumn bunches can be tied to baskets, hung from windows or car mirrors, or feature on their own. You can choose from a variety of plants and colour ranges. So rather than watching autumn fade away, why not make something out of it?
- Gather the things you'll need. Remember that there's no strict list; you can mix and match what you like. You can gather a variety of differently sized and coloured autumn leaves, or make them all identical. It's generally best to stick with medium sized to small leaves though, as you want the bunches to be graceful, not oversized and untidy. As for autumn plants, you can take your pick depending on where you live; pine cones, berries or flowers.
- Make sure all of your items stick to a colour palette; typically, you'll be looking for a range of auburn, browns, gold and reds. Make sure that the ribbon you select adds the ultimate touch – a deep red or gold ribbon, or perhaps a striped or checked one, will be perfect. When gathering your items, remember the following:
- Your flowers should be removed from sunlight as soon as they are cut so that they will dry with their colours preserved.
- Your flowers should also not be fully mature; else they will lose their petals quickly.
- Dry your flowers. You can use the microwave technique for drying daises or roses, or tie your flowers in small bunches and hang them upside down in a dark, dry area such as an unused closet. Allow your flowers to dry for two to three weeks. Yes, this takes time and patience, but it ensures that your bunch lasts longer and makes it look all the more attractive.
- Dry your autumn leaves. In the meantime, take care of your autumn leaves. There are various methods for drying and preserving autumn leaves, and they don't take the same amount of time as flowers, so get to work. You can choose to:
- Microwave them. Try microwaving your leaves until they're completely dry, between double layers of paper towels. Be careful, though, as they could catch on fire.
- Use wax paper. Place a leaf between two pieces of wax paper, place a towel on top and press it with an iron to seal the wax paper. Do both sides and then cut around the leaf. Carefully peel the wax paper off.
- Soak them in glycerine solution. Mix glycerine and water so that it's one part glycerine and two parts water - you'll need about one cup of solution. Pour the solution into a flat pan, place the leaves in and put some kind of weight (such as a plate) on the leaves to keep them submerged. Soak them for 2-6 days and then dry them gently with a paper towel. This method helps keep the leaves more flexible.
- It also helps to spray the leaves with hairspray once you're done with drying them, to keep them preserved.
- Dust your leaves with glitter to enhance their beauty. Shades of gold, silver or white are all great colours to add. This is optional.
- Arrange your bunch. The hardest part - waiting – is over, and your bunches will be complete in minutes. Gather up your flowers and leaves and work on arranging them how you would like. Keep in mind the colours and sizes and what kind of look you're trying to achieve – graceful, pretty, bright? Be gentle and carefully with your plants.
- Tie them with ribbon. Once your bunch is perfect, carefully tie it with your ribbon. To secure the bunch, you may want to tie it with thin but strong string first, because the silkiness of the ribbon may not hold the bunch together as well. Then tie the ribbon around it for decoration. You can simply tie it and let the two sides of ribbon dangle, or tie it in a bow. You could also thread small charms or beads along your ribbon, which work especially well if you're going to hang the bunch up.
- Let the bunch dry, if you like. You can keep the bunch in a cool, dark and dry area for a week or so to ensure it is preserved and dried properly.
- Enjoy! You can make several bunches, drying flowers at different periods, and then use them to decorate your house for a special occasion. Or you can hang these bunches from your window, or car mirror, or add them to a gift or basket for that final autumnal touch.
- You can make bunches for any season; simply follow these instructions but replace them with different colour themes and plants.
- You can braid two ribbons together and then tie the bunch up to add a special touch.
- You could try gathering scented plants so that the bunch smells pretty as well.
- Be careful when handling your bunches.
[Edit]Warnings - Delicate flowers may not respond well to some methods of drying, so remember to be gentle.
- Supervise children while they do this activity.
- Leaves can catch fire in the microwave, so be careful.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Autumn leaves
- Glitter (optional)
- Ribbon
- 2 to 4 autumn plants
- String
- Place to dry flowers
- Strong, thin string
- Iron/Glycerine/Wax paper (or other method for preserving leaves)
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| How to Clean Nubuck Boots Posted: 22 Sep 2019 05:00 PM PDT Nubuck is a kind of leather that's sanded and soft. It's similar to suede, and looks elegant on boots. The only downside is that Nubuck picks up dirt easily, so you have to regularly clean your Nubuck boots. You can remove light scuff marks and stains with a nail file, a cleaning gum, a pencil eraser, or baby wipes. To get at heavier stains, use soapy water, a suede brush, and white vinegar. Prevent future damage with a waterproofing spray. [Edit]Removing Light Scuff Marks and Stains - Rub a nail file gently against the Nubuck. Rub the nail file in the direction that smooths the Nubuck, instead of the direction that makes all the little fibers stand upright. This will remove dust particles stuck in the Nubuck pores.[1]
- Using this method too often can damage your boots, so only use a nail file for occasional cleanings, not routine ones.
- Remove scuff marks with a cleaning gum, if you have one. A cleaning gum is basically a huge eraser, made specifically for cleaning shoes. You can use it to erase scuff marks from your boots. Just rub the cleaning gum gently against the scuff mark until it disappears.[2]
- Erase scuff marks with a pencil eraser, if you don't have a cleaning gum. A pencil eraser is an affordable alternative to a cleaning gum, and does almost as good a job. Just rub the eraser gently against the scuff marks, and wipe away the eraser shavings with your hand.[3]
- Wipe small stains with baby wipes. The baby wipes should dissolve the stains without damaging the Nubuck. But you should only use them to target specific stains. Don't rub the baby wipes over the whole boot, because that wouldn't be good for the Nubuck.[4]
[Edit]Deep-Cleaning Your Boots - Stuff your boots with newspaper and wipe them with a dry rag. The newspaper will help the boots keep their shape and prevent you from dripping any water into the insides of the boots. With the rag, try to get off as much of the visible dirt and mud as possible. [5]
- Rub the boots gently so that you don't end up rubbing the dirt further into the Nubuck.
- Scrub your boots with a soapy toothbrush. Squirt a bit of dish soap into a bowl of water. Dip a clean toothbrush into the bowl and then rub the dirty spot on your boot with the toothbrush. Use this method sparingly because too much water can stain Nubuck.[6]
- Allow your boots to air-dry overnight before cleaning further. Don't use heat to dry your boots, because heat can damage Nubuck. Just let them sit in a well-ventilated spot overnight.[7]
- Brush your dry boots with a suede brush. Gently glide the suede brush over your boots in the direction of the fiber. This will protect the nap of your boots, fluff up the suede, and remove dirt.[8]
- An old toothbrush works as an affordable replacement for a suede brush.[9]
- Apply a small bit of white vinegar to tough stains. Really tough stains will only dissolve with a stronger solvent. White vinegar is good because it is perfectly clear, and won't leave any marks as it dissolves the stain. The downside is, it might make your boots smell like vinegar. But after a little while the scent will disappear.[10]
[Edit]Preventing Future Damage - Spray your clean boots with a waterproofing agent. Spray your boots all over with a waterproofing agent to protect them from future stains and scuffs. Waterproofing is especially important if you live somewhere with a lot of rain.[11]
- Hold the spray can at least 6 inches (15 cm) from the boots while you're spraying.[12]
- Stuff your boots with crumpled newspaper to avoid spraying inside the boots.
- Ventilate your room by opening windows to prevent inhaling aerosolized particles. [13]
- Let the boots dry for 2 hours before applying another coat. The boots may not be completely dry in only 2 hours, but they will be dry enough for a second coat. Let the boots air dry. Don't try to speed up the drying process by exposing them to excess heat, because that can warp and damage Nubuck.[14]
- Spray your boots with a second coat of waterproofing agent. Again, hold the spray can at least 6 inches (15 cm) from the boots. Applying 2 coats will make sure your boots can withstand water better.[15]
- Let the boots dry overnight before wearing or handling them. Your boots will now be able to withstand light rain without getting stained. But they're still not rain boots, so don't go puddle-stomping in them.[16]
- Avoid wearing the same pair of boots every single day. Let your boots air out in between wearings, so that the sweat can evaporate. This will make your boots last longer and smell fresher. If Nubuck boots are your work boots, consider getting a second, identical, pair of boots, so you can switch them out every other day. [17]
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Removing Light Scuff Marks and Stains - Nail file
- Cleaning gum
- Pencil eraser
- Baby wipes
[Edit]Deep Cleaning Your Boots - Old newspaper
- Cleaning rag
- Dish soap
- Bowl
- Water
- Old toothbrush
- Suede brush
- White vinegar
[Edit]Preventing Future Damage - Old newspaper
- Waterproofing spray
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| How to Remove Hair Dye from Skin Posted: 22 Sep 2019 09:00 AM PDT Stained skin is an unfortunate risk that comes with dying your own hair. Fortunately, it's easy to remove stain from your fingers, hairline, ears or anywhere you dropped dye. Loosen the pigment with more hair color, baking soda, or a household product before you rinse it away. If you work before the dye sets, the stain should wash away quickly. If not, just repeat the method or try another one! [Edit]Using Hair Dye to Lift the Color - Rinse your skin with water and put on gloves if you want to protect your hands. If you're trying to remove dye from your hands, you don't need to cover them, but gloves are a good idea if you want to get rid of stains near your hairline or scalp.[1]
- Massage some of the hair dye into the stained skin for 2 to 3 minutes. Scoop up a coin-sized amount of leftover hair dye with your gloved fingers and spread the dye onto the stained skin. If you're trying to get rid of stained skin on your hands, just dip your bare fingers into the dye. Then, rub the dye into the stained skin for 2 to 3 minutes.[2]
- By applying the dye to your skin, you're reactivating the dye so you can lift it and rinse it away.
- Wipe off the hair dye with a soapy washcloth. Rub some dish or hand soap into a damp washcloth until it's foamy. Use this to carefully remove the hair dye from your skin. Keep wiping until you've removed the dye.[3]
- Don't worry if you leave traces of soap on your skin.
- Rinse the skin with water to remove the soap and hair dye. Hold your skin under warm running water until all of the soap and dye are washed away. If you prefer, you can soak a clean washcloth with water and use it to rinse your skin instead.[4]
- If you still see a stain, you may need to do this again or try a new method.
[Edit]Removing Stains with a Baking Soda Paste - Put equal parts of baking soda and liquid dish soap into a dish. For example, scoop 2 tablespoons (24 g) of baking soda into a small bowl and pour in of gentle liquid dish soap.[5]
- Baking soda is a mild abrasive that can scrub away dead skin cells and the hair dye pigment.
- If you have it, use a dish soap that contains lemon since this may help lift the stain.
- Stir the mixture to create a paste. Use a spoon or small whisk to combine the baking soda with the soap. Keep stirring until the baking soda dissolves and forms a smooth paste.[6]
- You can use the leftover paste as a deep cleaner for your kitchen or bathroom. For example, scour your sink or shower tiles with the mixture.
- Rub the paste onto the stained skin for 1 to 2 minutes. Use your fingers to apply the paste to your skin in a circular motion. Keep rubbing so the baking soda can break up the dye.[7]
- The paste may become discolored as it begins to loosen the dye.
- Wipe off the paste using a damp washcloth. Dip a washcloth in warm water and wring it out. Then, swipe the cloth over your skin to remove the baking soda paste. You may need to rinse the washcloth a few times to get most of the paste off.[8]
- If you don't have a washcloth, you can use damp cotton balls or pads.
- Rinse your skin with warm water. Hold your skin under the tap and wipe it gently with your hands to remove all traces of the dye. Continue to rinse the skin until you don't feel residue from the baking soda paste on your skin.[9]
- You can repeat this if your skin still looks stained, but you may want to wait a few minutes. Your skin might just be a little irritated from all the rubbing.
[Edit]Trying a Household Product - Get out detergent, oil, or toothpaste. You can use laundry detergent, dish soap, baby oil, olive oil, or toothpaste to lift the dye from your skin. Try to find fragrance-free soaps to avoid irritating your skin.[10]
- If the dye is on your face, use oil or toothpaste first since these are less likely to bother the sensitive skin on your face.
- Any toothpaste will work, but one with baking soda in it may be more effective at loosening the dye.
- Rub the soap, oil, or toothpaste into a damp washcloth. Hold a clean washcloth under cold water and then wring out most of the liquid. Squirt a coin-sized amount of your cleaning product into the cloth and rub it a little to distribute it.[11]
- If you're trying to remove just a few drops of dye, you could put a small spot of cleaning product onto a moistened cotton ball instead of a washcloth.
- Massage the product onto your stained skin and wait for 1 to 2 minutes. Gently rub the washcloth onto the stain to help break up the dye. This will make it easier to rinse off. If the stain has set or is very dark, you can leave the product on your skin for 1 to 2 minutes.[12]
- Avoid scrubbing harshly because you could irritate or damage your skin.
- Rinse your skin to remove the dye. If you can, hold your skin under the tap and run warm water to get rid of the product and the dye. If you can't stick the skin under running water, get out another clean washcloth and soak it in water. Use this wet cloth to wipe away all traces of the dye and product.[13]
- If you still see the dye once your skin dries, you may need to do this again or try a different household product.
- To prevent dye from staining your skin in the first place, rub a little petroleum jelly near your hairline and ears. Once you've finished dying your hair, you can wash the petroleum jelly away.[14]
- Try to remove the hair dye as soon as you can since the longer it sits, the harder it will be to get off.
- If you still can't get the dye off of your skin, go to a beauty school, hair stylist, or dermatologist since they have products to easily remove dye.
[Edit]Warnings - All of these materials can cause irritation if they get into your eyes. Immediately flush your eyes with water if you accidentally get any of these materials into your eyes.
- If your skin starts to tingle, burn, or feel irritated as you use one of the solutions described here, immediately rinse the area with water.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Using Hair Dye to Lift the Color - Hair dye
- Washcloth
- Soap
- Gloves, optional
[Edit]Removing Stains with a Baking Soda Paste - Baking soda
- Liquid dish soap
- Small dish
- Spoon or whisk
- Washcloth
- Vinegar, nail polish remover, or makeup remover, optional
[Edit]Trying a Household Product - Laundry detergent
- Dish soap
- Baby oil
- Olive oil
- Toothpaste
- Washcloth
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