| How to Do a St. Patrick's Day Makeup Look Posted: 16 Mar 2020 01:00 AM PDT Many people use St. Patrick's Day as a reason to dress up in festive green and gold and celebrate Irish cultural traditions. You can complete your St. Patrick's Day look and stand out from the crowd with this makeup look that incorporates green eyeshadow, neutral lips, defined lashes and a subtle highlight! [Edit]Preparing Your Skin - Cleanse and prime your face thoroughly. A clean face is the best canvas for any kind of makeup look. Priming with a product for your skin type will help your makeup stay on your face all day. Products such as cleansers, toners, and priming lotions can help to protect and prepare your skin and should be applied all over the face in any place where you will be applying a makeup product.[1]
- Most skin care products will have specific directions that vary by product. Try to select products that have formulations specific for your skin, such as oily, blemish-prone, combination, or normal.
- Apply your foundation. Foundation helps to correct blemishes and discoloration in your skin. Follow your usual makeup routine. Applying foundation will give you a more professional look to complement your festive eye makeup.
- If you haven't applied foundation before or do not do it regularly, make sure you pick a shade that matches your skin tone. Apply small dots of foundation all over your face and blend in using a beauty sponge, large brush, or your fingers (after washing your hands) until you can't see any lines.[2]
- Apply a dot of skin-colored concealer to your eyelids. Blend it in thoroughly with your pinky or ring finger. This will create a neutral base for your eyeshadow so the pigments of the colors show up brightly, and it will help the shadow stick to your lid.[3]
[Edit]Applying the Shadow - Apply a medium-toned green all over the lid. Pack the color from the pan onto a medium-sized brush and tap lightly to remove any excess so that it doesn't fall onto your cheeks. Using the brush, pat the color onto your lid and carefully blend the color up to the crease of your eyelid in small circular motions.
- It might help to learn the best ways to apply eyeshadow for your eye shape and practice a few times before trying a new look.
- When it comes to shadow, less is usually more. Take small amounts at a time onto the brush and continue build on top of the color until it is the desired shade. For lighter skin tones, this might be a light green achieved after the first application, and for darker skin tones it may require more building to get the desired color.[4]
- Blend a smoky gray shadow into the outer corner of your lid. Using the same process as earlier, plat the shadow just in the corner of the eyes and blend. This will give the effect of the lighter green fading into darker gray. Be careful not to apply too much of the gray or it will become very dark.[5]
- If you find that you used too much shadow, blend it out with a brush until you have the desired look.
- Apply a small amount of gold shadow to the center of your lid using a shader brush. Gently blend this shadow into the green to create a shimmer in the center of your lid. This shadow should be about halfway to where the dark gray begins. The gold will add a subtle shine and give you a 'pot of gold at the end of the rainbow' look.[6]
- Apply a white eyeshadow mixed with light green to your brow bone. Blend it down to almost meet the shadow on your lid. The light shade will act as a highlight to your eye with a subtle tint of green. Like the gold, this should be subtle and fade into the shadow on your lid.[7]
[Edit]Complementing Your Eyeshadow - Apply a light or dark pink lip stain or lipstick to your lips. Pink and peachy colors will give your lips a hint of color without overpowering or clashing with the green tones on your eyes.[8]
- Choose a shade that complements your skin tone but doesn't stand out too much. If your skin tone is lighter, you might opt for a lighter pink, or a darker pink for a darker skin tone. This will ensure that the focus of the look is your eyeshadow rather than lip color.
- If you are planning to wear this lip color all day, it may be helpful to set the shade with a clear gloss.
- Apply your mascara. For this look, use a mascara that is lengthening and volumizing for a more dramatic effect. If you want to opt for a more subtle look, use a mascara that is separating.[9]
- To maintain focus on the eyeshadow, you should refrain from using eyeliner. It will cover some of the green eyeshadow and take away from your hard work.
- Set your makeup with a setting spray or powder. Since you'll be celebrating, a setting product will make your makeup last as long as you need it to without running. Simply spray or brush lightly all over your face to keep everything in place. If using a spray, let the product dry for about 30 seconds before touching your face.[10]
- Remember that the focus of the look is primarily green, and the other colors should not overpower the green.
- Be sure to blend your eye shadows. Colors should smoothly transition into one another. If the colors look blocky or very distinct, keep blending.
- Make sure you are using the right brushes for the look. Preferably, you should use a blending brush and a shading brush, but there are a number of different options that will work.
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| How to Repair a Luggage Tear Posted: 15 Mar 2020 05:00 PM PDT Torn luggage is more than just an eyesore—if not addressed right away, it has the potential to lead to more severe damage, or even lost belongings. That's why it's important to act fast if you notice that the exterior of one of your bags or suitcases has ripped. Fortunately, all it takes is a needle and thread, a little fabric glue, or a suitably-sized patch to seal the breach and ensure lasting durability. [Edit]Sewing Small Tears - Thread a sewing needle with a heavy-duty type of thread. Most suitcases and travel bags are constructed of thick, hard-wearing fabrics, so it's a good idea to use a thread that can hold up to the physical demands of constant packing, loading, and shuffling from place to place. Multi-ply polyester, cotton-wrapped polyester, or nylon upholstery thread should do the trick nicely.[1]
- You'll find many different varieties of thread at your local craft store, or any shop that carries sewing supplies.[2]
- If all you have is regular thread, double it over on itself and tie the ends together to beef it up.
- Weave the needle back and forth through both torn edges in a zig-zag pattern. Keep sewing until you reach the far end of the tear where the material is still intact. The closer together you situate your stitches, the more you'll be able to make room for, and the more durable the finished seam will be.[3]
- Avoid inserting your needle too close to the frayed edge of the tear, or the resulting stitch could come out easily.
- This is nothing but your basic straight stitch, the most elementary technique in sewing.[4]
- Tie off your thread 2-3 times to make sure the knot will hold. There are a couple of ways you can do this. The first is to slip your needle under your last stitch and pull it through the loop formed by the thread before snipping off the excess length. The other is to cut your thread a little long, then gather up the loose ends and tie a series of half knots by hand.[5]
- Either of these methods will work just fine, as long as your knots are tight and neat.
[Edit]Gluing Clean, Straight Tears - Apply a small amount of high-strength fabric glue to both sides of the tear. Start by separating the two sections of fabric as much as possible without doing any further damage. Then, carefully dab some glue onto the top of one section and the bottom of the other. Be careful not to accidentally spread the glue to any other part of your luggage.[6]
- Make sure the glue you're working with is suitable for use on fabrics. Many ordinary superglues aren't effective on woven materials.[7]
- Gluing both sides of the tear rather than just one will improve its chances of staying closed.
- Align the top and bottom sections of the tear. Doing your best not to get glue all over your fingers, position the two edges so that the one with the glue on the bottom is directly above the one with the glue on the top. There should be a small amount of overlap between the sections.[8]
- If you don't overlap the fabric, the glue will have nothing to stick to but itself, and the tear will likely open back up before long.
- Press and hold the two sections together for at least 2-3 minutes. Once you get the edges of the tear lined up properly, clamp them together between your fingers and apply firm, steady pressure. It should only take a few minutes for the glue to dry to the point where you can let go of the fabric without it coming apart.[9]
- Be sure to apply additional glue as needed to any gaps or openings you notice in the mended fabric.
- Keep in mind that the more glue you slather on, the longer it will take to dry.
[Edit]Patching Large Rips and Holes - Purchase a fabric patch that matches your luggage. Shop around for a patch that approximates the look of your bag as closely as possible. Fabric patches come in a wide variety of colors and styles, so you shouldn't have too much trouble finding one that fits the bill.[10]
- Most fabric patches are made from cotton or polyester, and aren't recommended for use on materials like nylon or rayon.
- There are also leather patches available for renewing leather bags and suitcases.
- Sew around the edges of ordinary fabric patches. Straight-stitch your way along the outer perimeter of the patch until you get back to your starting point, then snip your thread and tie it off 2-3 times to secure it. Provided you do this correctly, your finished patch should stand up to even the most crowded baggage claim terminals.[11]
- For maximum durability, use an extra-thick type of thread, such as cotton-wrapped polyester or nylon upholstery thread. You can also double-up a strand of normal thread to increase its strength.[12]
- Sewing your patch is the best way to guarantee that it will stay on.
- Stick on patches with flat backs using fabric glue. Spread a liberal amount of high-hold glue onto the backside of the patch and carefully move it into place over the tear. Press down firmly on the patch for 30-60 seconds to make sure it will stay put. Afterwards, avoid handling the patch for at least 10 minutes as the glue begins to set.[13]
- Other types of flexible, waterproof glues, like Gorilla Glue, multi-purpose industrial glue, or hot glue sticks, may also work for this project.[14]
- Once the glue has had a full 24 hours to cure, it will be safe to expose your luggage to rain, sleet, snow, and other adverse weather conditions.
- Heat iron-on patches for quick and easy repairs. Place the patch on the damaged spot and take a moment to get it positioned right where you want it while your iron heats up. Place a thin piece of cloth (such as a bandanna or pillowcase) over the patch and press the hot iron into the cloth for 30-45 seconds. If possible, flip the luggage fabric over and iron the other side as well to further cement the bond.[15]
- Spraying the backside of the patch with a bonding agent can help lock it down for good.[16]
- The backs of iron-on patches are coated with powerful adhesives that form a strong bond when activated by heat.
- Each of the methods described here will work for rips, tears, and holes in your luggage's inner lining as well as its outer shell.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Sewing Small Tears - Sewing needle
- Thread
- Scissors
- Heavy-duty thread (optional)
[Edit]Gluing Clean, Straight Cuts - High-strength fabric glue
- Heavy object (optional—for clamping tear)
[Edit]Patching Large Rips and Holes - Matching fabric patch
- Sewing kit or needle and thread
- Fabric glue
- Clothes iron
- Hand-cut custom fabric patch (optional)
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| How to Cook Cactus Posted: 15 Mar 2020 09:00 AM PDT Are you up for a fun cooking challenge? Learn how to prepare cactus by mixing into a salad or tossing it on the grill. Start by scraping the prickles off the cactus paddles and trimming the edges. Then you can boil the cactus and mix it with chopped onions, peppers, and tomatoes to make a simple salad. You can also throw the paddles directly onto a hot grill to give the cactus a delicious smoky flavor. [Edit]Ingredients [Edit]Boiled Nopales Salad - 6 cactus paddles
- 1 tomatillo husk
- 1/4 of a white onion, cut into wedges
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) of salt
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) of chopped tomatoes
- 2 serrano peppers, minced
- 1/2 cup (75 g) of chopped onion
- of lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (25 g) of fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon (1 g) of Mexican oregano
- of olive oil
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup (60 g) of fresh cheese (queso fresco), crumbled
- Corn tortillas or tostadas to serve
Makes 4 servings [Edit]Grilled Cactus Paddles - 6 to 8 nopales cactus paddles
- of olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) of ground pepper
Makes 4 servings [Edit]Boiled Nopales Salad - Trim the edge from 6 paddles and scrape off the prickly spines. Cut off the outer from the edge of each cactus paddle. Then hold each paddle by the stem and carefully scrape against the prickles using a sharp knife. The prickly spines should fall off.[1]
- Wear gloves to protect your hands from the sharp thorns.
- Bring a pot of water to boil and cut the paddles into any size you want. Fill a pot that's at least in size with water and bring it to a boil over high heat. While the water is heating, cut each of the cactus paddles into pieces or strips.[2]
- You can slice or cut the cactus paddles into any size you want, but keep the pieces uniform.
- Put the cactus pieces, tomatillo husk, onion, garlic, and salt into the pot. Carefully put the cactus pieces or strips into the boiling water, so the water doesn't splash you. Add 1 tomatillo husk, 1/4 of a white onion, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) of salt, and 1 garlic clove.[3]
- Keep the water boiling over high heat after you add the ingredients.
- Boil the uncovered cactus mixture for 8 to 10 minutes. Let the cactus pieces and seasonings boil vigorously so the cactus begins to soften. As the cactus boils, it will release a sticky substance that floats to the top of the water.[4]
- You may need to adjust the burner if you think the foamy water will boil over the side of the pot.
- Drain the mixture and rinse it under cold water. Set a colander in the sink and turn off the burner. Use caution as you pour the mixture into the colander. To stop the cactus from cooking, immediately run cold water over it and let it drain again.[5]
- At this point, you can refrigerate the boiled cactus in an airtight container for up to 3 to 5 days.
- Stir the cactus with tomatoes, serrano peppers, cilantro, and onion. Put the drained cactus pieces into a serving bowl and add 1 1/2 cup (300 g) of chopped tomatoes, 2 minced serrano peppers, 1/2 cup (25 g) of chopped cilantro, and 1/2 cup (75 g) of chopped onion.[6]
- For a rustic salad, keep the pepper and onion pieces large.
- Mix the juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Get out a small bowl and pour in of lemon juice along with of olive oil. Whisk in 1 teaspoon (1 g) of Mexican oregano along with salt and pepper according to your taste.[7]
- Use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled for the best flavor.
- Toss the dressing into the nopales salad. Immediately pour the dressing over the cactus and vegetables in the serving bowl. Then use a large spoon to stir the ingredients until they're evenly coated with the dressing.[8]
- Taste the salad at this point and adjust the seasoning according to your preferences.
- Serve the nopales salad with tortillas and your favorite toppings. Warm corn tortillas and spoon some of the nopales salad onto them. Then top the nopales with freshly sliced avocado, 1/2 cup (60 g) of crumbled fresh cheese, and sauce.[9]
- Refrigerate the leftover nopales salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
[Edit]Grilled Cactus Paddles - Light a gas or charcoal grill. If you're using a gas grill, turn the burners to medium heat. If you're using a charcoal grill, fill a chimney with charcoal briquettes and light them. Once the briquettes are hot and lightly covered with ash, dump them in the center of the grill.[10]
- For additional flavor, consider adding mesquite or hickory chips to the briquettes before you grill the cactus paddles.
- Cut the outer edge off of 6 to 8 cactus paddles. Put the paddles on a cutting board and trim off the entire edge from each paddle using a sharp knife. You only need to trim away from the edge.[11]
- Consider wearing gloves to protect your skin from the prickly spines of the cactus paddles.
- Scrape the prickly spines from each paddle. Carefully use a chef's knife to scrape against both sides of the cactus paddles, so the spines or thorns fall off. Keep scraping until you don't see any black spines left. Then rinse the paddles and dry them completely.[12]
- To make it easier to handle, grasp the cactus paddle by its stem as you scrape.
- Season the paddles with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Dip a pastry brush into of olive oil and brush it onto each side of the cactus paddles. Then get out 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) of salt and 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) of ground pepper. Sprinkle the salt and pepper evenly over the cactus.[13]
- Remember to turn the paddles and season the other side as well.
- Place the paddles on the grill. Arrange the cactus paddles so they're directly over the coals. While it's alright if the paddles touch each other on the grill, they should be in a single layer.[14]
- If you can't fit all of the cactus paddles on the grill in a single layer, grill them in batches.
- Grill the cactus paddles for 6 to 8 minutes. Cover the grill and cook the cactus paddles until they turn a yellow-green color. This should take 3 to 4 minutes. Then use tongs to carefully turn each cactus paddle over and finish grilling the other sides of the paddles until they're yellow-green.[15]
- The cactus paddles should look charred in spots.
- Slice the paddles and serve them while they're hot. Use tongs to transfer the grilled cactus paddles to a cutting board. Then use a sharp knife to slice the paddles into long strips. Serve the grilled cactus paddles with warm tortillas, grilled corn on the cob, or fresh salsa.[16]
- You can refrigerate leftover grilled paddles in an airtight container for up to 3 or 4 days, but their flavor can become bitter as they're stored.
- If you find wild barrel cactus, avoid using it in these recipes. Barrel cactus is best eaten raw, although you can separate and bake with the seeds.
- For an extra-savory flavor, lay a slice of your favorite cheese, such as mozzarella or queso fresco, over the paddles just before serving them. The heat from the paddles should melt the cheese.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Nopales Salad - Measuring cups and spoons
- Large pot with a lid
- Knife and cutting board
- Spoon
- Colander
- Serving bowl
[Edit]Grilled Cactus Paddles - Knife and cutting board
- Gas or charcoal grill
- Tongs
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