| How to Make a Resin Bird Bath Posted: 12 Apr 2020 01:00 AM PDT If you're hoping to create a bird bath out of resin, there are some easy ways to make it look unique while creating a sturdy bird bath at the same time. Pick out objects and materials like tissue paper, beads, or glitter to add to the resin, giving it color. Pour resin into a silicone mold and add your materials. Let the resin dry completely before removing it from the mold and displaying it, either by hanging it or setting it on a pedestal for the birds to enjoy. [Edit]Gathering Materials and Mixing the Resin - Gather the textures or objects you'll be placing in the resin. Decide what you'll put in the resin to create your bird bath, giving it color and a creative look. These could be materials or objects like tissue paper, buttons, fabric, or glitter.[1]
- Other materials include beads, pieces of wood, pebbles, or mosaic tiles.
- For a more professional look, layer the resin with mosaic tiles or pebbles.
- If you're looking for a quick fix, glitter or tissue paper are good options.
- Place a silicone mold on an even surface. The mold should be in the shape of a bird bath and big enough for a couple birds to fit in comfortably, roughly in diameter. Set the silicone mold down on a stable, even surface so the resin will go into the mold evenly.[2]
- Layer a plastic tarp or paper under the mold to protect the surface you're working on.
- Purchase a silicone mold from a craft store or online.
- Mix the resin thoroughly by following the instructions. Your resin will come in 2 separate bottles that you'll mix together right before pouring. Follow the instructions for your specific type of resin carefully to ensure it works properly. Stir the resin together in a container using a stick, making slow circular movements to avoid creating too many air bubbles.[3]
- Refer to the instructions for how much resin to use depending on the size of your silicone mold.
- Each layer of resin will likely use of resin.
- Use clear resin if you want to be able to see the materials or objects through the resin.
- Resin has a strong odor and can be toxic, so work in a space with good air ventilation.
[Edit]Pouring the Resin and Adding Materials - Pour the resin into the mold so it coats the silicone thoroughly. Pour the resin in slowly, spreading it with a resin spreader so it's covering the entire base of the silicone mold. Use the spreader to apply the resin to the sides of the mold as well, creating the edges of the bird bath.[4]
- Don't worry if the resin slides down the sides slowly—you'll be able to add additional layers later on.
- The resin needs to be poured right after it's mixed so you get as much working time as possible before it starts to dry.
- How thick you make your resin layer is entirely up to you, but a firm first layer might be roughly thick.
- Place your material or objects into the resin carefully. Once a thin layer of the resin is in the silicone mold, begin placing your materials or items down in the resin starting in the center of the mold. Work your way to the outer edges of the mold and then begin going up the sides, placing things like buttons or tissue paper flat against the resin.[5]
- For example, if you're using tiles or tissue paper, place them right next to one another so they're lined up and there aren't any empty spaces.
- If you're using materials like beads or even small figurines, these can be placed sporadically throughout the resin.
- Wait 12 hours for the resin to set. For timing instructions related to your specific type of resin, read the instructions that come with the resin. After roughly 12 hours, the resin will have dried enough to add a top coat of resin on top of the objects or materials inside the mold.[6]
- Add another coat of resin and let it dry. This is a good idea to help keep the added materials intact and protects them from the elements outdoors. Pour a thin layer of resin into the silicone mold, using the resin spreader to create an even layer that covers all of the objects. Wait 12-24 hours for the resin to dry completely.[7]
- Add more materials or objects to the second layer of resin, if desired.
- If you add another coat, wait another 12 hours for the top coat to dry completely.
- Remove the resin bird bath from the silicone mold carefully. After waiting a day for the resin to dry, carefully peel the silicone mold off of the resin bird bath. Start at the upper edges and peel down gently.[8]
[Edit]Displaying the Bird Bath - Drill holes in the resin using a drill if you're hanging it. Use a permanent marker to make 3-4 dots representing the holes, spacing them evenly around the circumference of the bird bath. Use an electric drill to carefully make each hole in the resin so you can pull a small rope or chain through them.[9]
- A 1/8 inch (1/3 cm) drill bit works well.
- Attach rope or chains to the bird bath to hang it. Pull rope through each hole and create knots to hang the bird bath, or attach chains through each hole and hang it that way. Whichever method you use, be sure that the hanging material won't slip through the holes to make sure the bird bath doesn't fall.[10]
- Look for rope or small chains at your local hardware store or online.
- Set the resin on a pedestal to create a standing bird bath. Standing bird baths are popular as they're easy to move and clean. Place your resin bird bath centered on a pedestal with a flat top so the bird bath doesn't tip or move. Consider using a strong glue to adhere the resin to the pedestal, if desired.[11]
- If you choose to use glue, look for a waterproof glue like Gorilla Glue or exterior adhesives.
- Consider sanding the very bottom of your bird bath if it's circular, creating a flat portion where it can rest on the pedestal.
- Look for bird bath pedestals at your local home improvement store or online.
- Hang or set the bird bath in a spot where birds can reach it easily. Position your bird bath so it's hanging from your porch or sitting in a stable spot where it won't fall or cause the birds harm. While hanging the bird bath from a tree limb is possible, know that you'll need to rinse out the bird bath more frequently due to the leaves and other plant buildup caused by the tree.[12]
- Place a standing bird bath on stable ground so it doesn't tip over.
- If you live in a colder climate, consider placing your bird bath in a sunny spot so the sun warms the water. In hotter climates, place the bird bath in the shade to keep the water from getting too hot.
- Avoid placing the bird bath near a prickly bush or where predators can easily get to the birds.
- Fill the bird bath with clean water. Pour water into the bird bath using a garden hose or a bucket, being careful not to overfill it. Once you fill it with water, check up on the bird bath regularly to refill it or clear out dirty water.[13]
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Gathering Materials and Mixing the Resin - Objects or materials (buttons, tissue paper, etc.)
- Round silicone mold
- Plastic tarp or paper
- 2-part resin
- Mixing stick
- Cups or containers
[Edit]Pouring the Resin and Adding Materials [Edit]Displaying the Bird Bath - Permanent marker (optional)
- Drill (optional)
- Rope or chains (optional)
- Pedestal (optional)
- Waterproof adhesive (optional)
- Clean water
[Edit]Warnings - Many types of resin emit toxic fumes, so be sure to work in a well-ventilated area.
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| How to Teach Reading to First Graders Posted: 11 Apr 2020 05:00 PM PDT Teaching first graders to read is a rewarding task that's very important to their education. Reading is a step-by-step process, beginning with learning phonemic awareness and eventually ending with children being able to not only read words but comprehend their meaning. Practicing things like sight words and phonics rules will give your first graders the skills they need to read in groups and independently. [Edit]Teaching Important Skills - Strengthen phonemic awareness skills by going over letters and sounds. It's important for kids to recognize their letters and know which sounds each letter makes before they're able to form words. Go over each letter of the alphabet, saying its name and which sound it makes. While you can do this as a class, it's also a good idea to do it individually with each student so you know which letters and sounds they need help with.[1]
- Letter sounds include consonants, short vowels, long vowels, and digraphs.
- For example, when going over the letter "R," you might say, "R makes the 'rrrrrr' sound, like "rat.""
- Help students learn to decode words by sounding them out. Once your first graders know their sounds, teach them to string these sounds together when they see them to form a word. Show them how to start from the left and sound out each sound until they get to the right, completing the word.[2]
- Some great early decodable words include "sun," "mom," "has," or "shut."
- If your first graders are having trouble stringing each sound together to form the full word, encourage them to sing each sound. This helps prevent long pauses between each one.
- Practice phonics to teach your first graders important spelling patterns. There are plenty of special rules when it comes to reading where simply sounding out a word won't work. Encourage your first graders to look at groups of letters, not just individual sounds. to Teach them special phonics rules so that they are able to recognize a written word like "bake" and know how to pronounce it.[3]
- "Bake" would be an example of how a silent "e" often turns a short vowel into a long vowel.
- Another example of an important phonics rule might be when a syllable has 2 vowels in it, the first vowel is often long and the second is silent, such as in "rain" or "meat."
- Teach word families to help them learn rhyming words. Not only does this help them learn word endings much more quickly, but it teaches them that there are patterns in words and that beginning sounds can be changed to alter the meaning of words. Go over words with endings like "-un," "-it," or "-ap."[4]
- For example, words that end in "-un" might be run, sun, fun, bun, nun, or spun.
- Other word families to teach are "-ip," "-ing," "-ack," and "-op."
- Go over sight words to encourage memorization. Sight words, or high frequency words, are words that your first graders will encounter often. Many of them aren't easy to sound out because they don't follow traditional phonics rules. Make flashcards or write sight words on the board to help first graders begin to memorize these words.[5]
- Look for first grade sight word lists online, including words like "learn," "any," or "because."
- Your first grader knows a sight word once they're able to immediately say the word without hesitating or having to sound it out.
- Encourage your students to write these words and say them out loud when they're learning them to help them remember the words more easily.
- Incorporate spelling into reading lessons whenever possible. While spelling may not seem like the most important tool to teach reading, spelling words correctly will help your first graders read the word correctly faster. Write out words that coincide with phonics rules you're learning, or have your first grader write down words they're having trouble reading as extra reading and writing practice.[6]
- Have your first graders write out each word in a word family to practice spelling and saying them.
- Once your first grader is able to read a sight word, instead of showing it to them, say it out loud and ask them to write it down.
- Use hands-on activities to make learning to read more interactive. While simply reading texts and going over words in print can work, getting kids more physically involved in reading will get them more excited to learn. Use foam phonics dice to create words with your first graders or pull out letter magnets to use when you're teaching sounds. Any sort of activity that gets them moving or that they can manipulate will improve their reading skills.[7]
- Give each child a handful of letter magnets and ask them to say each letter and its sound.
- Sing songs about phonics to help reinforce special rules that they might be struggling to remember.
- Write different sight words on flashcards and place them along the floor, encouraging students to hop from one word to the next once they say them correctly.
[Edit]Choosing Texts and Reading Aloud - Give first graders reading level assessments so you can choose texts for them. Before you pick out books for your first graders to read, it's important to know which level they're on so you're not choosing books that are too difficult or too easy for each reader. Use a reading level assessment like Reading A-Z and then give each student texts based on their discovered reading level.[8]
- If you're working with students in small groups, place students with similar reading levels in the same groups.
- For example, if the reading assessment you used said Johnny was on a level C, you would choose books that are on this level for him to read.
- If you have specific books in mind and aren't sure what their reading level is, type the name of the book and then "reading level" into an online search engine to find out.
- Choose texts below each student's frustration level for independent reading. When your first grader is reading by themselves, it's important that they feel confident and able to sound out each word independently. Choose books that won't trip them up and include words or sounds that they're able to figure out without assistance.[9]
- If students are reading independently in the classroom, you might ask them to whisper read so you can walk around and listen to them.
- If you're using a specific reading program, they will likely have texts for you to use that are all labeled with their reading levels.
- If you're not using a reading program, you might encourage your first grader to read "Go, Dog. Go!" by P.D. Eastman or "Clifford the Big Red Dog" by Norman Bridwell, though you'll want to check to ensure these books coincide with their specific reading level.
- Offer help when your first graders are reading more difficult texts. When you're working 1-on-1 or in small groups, use texts that are a bit more challenging than the ones they would read by themselves. Go over tricky words they might encounter in the book before starting, and listen to them read these texts to help them whenever they're struggling.[10]
- Choosing a book that's one level above their independent reading level is often a good place to start when doing group work.
- Ask questions about the reading to help with their comprehension. As you're reading a text aloud to students, or when they're reading a text aloud to you, pause to ask questions about what's happening. This teaches your first graders to pay attention to what they're reading and understand the meaning behind each sentence, improving their comprehension skills.[11]
- You might ask, "Why did the fox hide in the shed?" or "How do you think that made the brother feel?"
- Encourage kids to ask questions throughout their reading whenever they don't understand something.
- Read aloud to students to introduce them to new vocabulary. Children are never too old to be read to, and this is a simple way you can introduce new words and talk about comprehension with your first graders. Pick out a book that's age appropriate and that talks about things you're learning about as a class, such as certain phonics rules or even a holiday or event you've discussed.[12]
- Ask your first graders questions about events and characters throughout the book to keep them engaged, and explain the meaning of any tricky words.
- You might read books to your first graders like "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" by Judi Barrett or "Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon" by Patty Lovell.
- Have students read to you 1-on-1 to offer individualized help. This is a great time to listen to each of your students read to you, making note of any words they're stumped by or how quickly or slowly they're reading. Listen carefully as they're reading and offer support when it's needed.[13]
- Having them read to you individually is also how you'll test their reading to see if they need to stay on the same reading level or move up.
- Select texts that are engaging to get them excited about reading. You'll have a much harder time convincing your first graders that reading is fun when you're reading texts that aren't interesting to them. Choose books that are fun, silly, or related to a topic they find interesting to get them engaged and motivated to read.[14]
- Some days you might give your first graders a selection between 2 or 3 books that are their reading level and let them choose which one they'd like to read.
- Some engaging texts include books by Mo Willems or James Dean.
- Be patient. Reading can be tricky for many students, but with lots of practice, their skills will improve.
- Encourage your first graders to read for 20-30 minutes each evening.
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| How to Cut a Fade Haircut Posted: 11 Apr 2020 09:00 AM PDT The fade haircut is a popular, flattering style where the hair is cut short near the temples and neck and gradually gets longer near the top of the head. Depending on the hair and personal style, fades can be high and trimmed or start lower and blend into the neckline. Even if you've never faded hair before, cutting this style is simple as long as you have the right tools. [Edit]Planning the Fade and Washing the Hair - Try a low fade on hair with more texture. If your client's hair is thick or wavy, buzz the hair with the shortest clipper guard settings at a lower area, preferably below the ears and around the nape of the neck. Low fades show off a hair's texture better and work with the hair's natural pattern.[1]
- The longer the hair is on top, the lower the fade should be.
- Choose a high fade for more contrast. If you want a cleaner, more buzzed style on the back and sides, go with the lowest clipper guard settings moving up to the temples. Try a high fade for a sleeker look.
- High fades work well with square or round face shapes because they lengthen the appearance of the face.[2]
- Use a pair of clippers and styling scissors to cut a fade. Choose a pair of clippers with at least 3 guard lengths so you can blend the client's hair as you go. Use clippers on the back, sides, and nape and styling scissors on the top.[3]
- If you prefer a softer fade, you can also use styling scissors on the back and sides. However, keep in mind that this is an advanced technique, so do not attempt it unless you are very experienced with fades.
- Do not use household scissors to trim hair, as it can result in a blunt or uneven cut.
- Keep in mind that you can use clippers near the top of your head too if you like it shorter than {[convert|1|in|cm|abbr=on}}.
- Wash and dry the hair before cutting it. Damp, clean hair is easier to work with while cutting fades. Wash the person's hair with shampoo, rinse it with water, and air or towel dry it until it is damp.[4]
- The hair should be somewhat damp, not dripping wet, to make cutting it simpler. The client's hair should not be so wet that it clumps together or you may end up cutting out chunks of it.
[Edit]Fading the Hair - Trim the top with styling scissors. Lift sections of hair from the top of the head so that the tips of the hair protrude from between your forefinger and middle finger. Trim the tips of the hair with the scissors at your desired length.[5]
- Continue trimming the hair at the top of the head in sections until you've trimmed it to the same length.
- If the person has bangs, trim the bangs in sections for a neat and even line.
- Trim the entire sides and back with a long guard size. Set the clippers to a long guard length, depending on how long you want the top of the fade, and buzz the entire back and sides. Continue trimming until each part of the hair is a uniform length.[6]
- Use a vertical movement to cut the hair starting at the hairline and up towards the top of the client's head.
- Work against the grain of the hair to achieve an even cut.
- Lift the clippers up and outwards slightly at the end of each stroke as you get close to the rounded part of the person's head to help the cuts fade together smoothly.[7]
- Cut the back of the head with the next shortest guard. Switch to the next shortest guard and, beginning in the back, cut the hair in vertical strokes from the neck toward the crown. Stop just below the crown so that the hair on top of the head is left long.[8]
- If you were using a #3 guard size, for example, switch to a #2.
- Blend any uneven lines that you notice by going back over them with the clippers.
- Buzz the nape with the shortest guard setting. Start at the nape of the neck and cut in upward strokes toward the back of the head's center. Work your around the head's back and sides, pulling back at the same height for an even finish.
- Pull back with your clippers to blend the nape's short hair with the back's long hair.
- Shave the hair from the nape and below to create a clean, neat edge.
[Edit]Cleaning Up and Styling Fades - Clean the edges with your clippers. Move your clippers on the shortest guard setting along the nape and edges of the sides. If you find any poorly blended or uneven spots while you go, go back over them with the appropriate clipper guard. You should also turn the blade around and use it to go around the edges of the hairline. This will help to create a clean outline.
- Inspect the fade and brush off any hair clippings. Ask the client to look at their new cut and determine whether they would like a shorter or longer fade. Brush away any cut hair from the neck and collar before you move on to styling the hair
- If the person wants a shorter cut, trim off small amounts at a time to avoid cutting off too much.
- Style the top with a hair styling product. Clay, wax, gel, and pomade all work well with faded hair. Work a small amount of styling product into the top, brushing or combing it as you do so to give it a clean, neat look.[9]
- Ask the client what products they normally use and, if possible, incorporate these items, so they can replicate the style themselves.
- Trim the fade every 4 to 6 weeks, as regular maintenance. To maintain the same hair length and fade, re-trim the cut approximately once every 4 to 6 weeks. Although fades grow out evenly, their style can change significantly as they grow out and require routine trims.[10]
- Use the same clipper guards and styling method that you did while initially cutting the hair.
- For an even and well-maintained fade, plan on trimming the cut every 4-6 weeks.[11]
- If the person has a cowlick that would make it difficult to fade at a certain point on the head, start the fade just above or below it.
- Consult the person whose hair you're cutting as you work to make sure they're satisfied with the length and overall style.[12]
[Edit]Warnings - Because fades are a complicated cut, avoid cutting your own hair unless you have hairstyling experience. Cut another person's hair or have someone cut your hair so the person cutting can see the entire head and blend the cut evenly.[13]
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Professional grade clippers
- Styling scissors
- Brush or comb
- Mirror
- Shampoo
- Hair products
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