| How to Do Tricks on Roller Skates Posted: 07 Jul 2021 01:00 AM PDT If you've been roller skating for a while, you're probably itching to try out some cool tricks. Learning tricks can push you to try new things and improve your overall skating ability. They're also lots of fun and are relatively easy to learn. Start by mastering some basic tricks like skating backward and jumping, then try to tackle some tougher tricks like a toe jam before you move on to some of the more advanced tricks. Always wear the right safety equipment, take your time as you learn a new trick, and practice it until you've got it down pat. [Edit]Skating Backward - Form an inverted "v" shape with your feet. Stand still in your skates, keep your toes together, and spread your heels apart. Balance your weight evenly on each leg and bend your knees slightly so you're in a good skating position.[1]
- Don't lock out your knees.
- Apply pressure with the toe of your right skate and lift your left foot. To start moving backward, push off of your right toe while you raise your left skate. Keep your core tight so you're stable and balanced.[2]
- If you're not comfortable pushing off of the toe of your skate, start by pushing off of a wall.
- Drop your left foot and apply pressure to left toe. Once you start to move backward, reverse the process. Drop your left skate back to the ground and push off of the toe of your left foot as you simultaneously raise your right skate slightly.[3]
- Don't look down or it will shift your weight forward and make it more difficult to skate backward.
- Shift your body weight from one skate to the other as you push.
- Look over your shoulder to look behind you. You need to look behind you every now and then to avoid running into something or tripping, so glance over your shoulder to see what is behind you as you skate backward. Don't lean back or turn your whole body to look behind you or you could lose your balance and fall.
- Practice slowly at first so you get used to looking behind you while you move backward.
- Push harder and increase the length of your stride to move faster. When you get more comfortable skating backward, pick up the speed by pushing harder from your toe and increasing your stroke to generate more of a push.
- Don't be afraid to fall! It may happen once or twice while you get the hang of it.
[Edit]Jumping in Roller Skates - Get to a comfortable gliding speed. Take a few strides to reach a comfortable gliding speed before you try to jump so you're better balanced and stable on your skates. It's much harder to jump while you're standing still in skates and if you're moving too fast, you may be unstable and could fall and injure yourself.[4]
- Bring both of your skates together. To prepare for your jump, bring your skates together so they're parallel to one another as you glide. Tighten your core so you're strong and stable on your skates.[5]
- Extend your arms out to your side to help you balance if you need it.
- Squat down and jump straight up. With your feet together, bend your knees to squat down and jump straight up. Bend your knees slightly as you land to help absorb the impact and keep you stable when you land from the jump.[6]
- Keep your jumps small until you get comfortable jumping in your skates.
- Practice jumping higher as you get more confident. The more you practice jumping in roller skates, the better you'll get at it. Increase your gliding speed and jump higher to make your jumps travel further.
- Try jumping and landing on one skate for an extra challenge!
[Edit]Jamskating in Roller Skates - Bring your right skate back on the toe. Start standing still in your skates and move your right skate backward and raise it so it's resting on the toe of the skate. Keep your left skate on the ground in front of your right.[7]
- Pivot and bring your heels into each other. Balance on the toes of your skates so you can shift your weight, then pivot so that your heels are together and pointing inwards. Keep your knees slightly bent and your core tight so you're stable on your skates.[8]
- Keep your heels even with one another when you pivot and bring them together.
- Pivot again to bring your left skate back on the toe. Balance your weight on the toes of your skates and pivot so that your left skate is back and balanced on the toe of the skate, and your right skate is forward.[9]
- Repeat the two motions over and over. For a toe jam to look good, you need to practice the movements until you can do them in a smooth and fluid motion. Start slow and pick up the speed of the motion as you get better and more confident at performing it.[10]
[Edit]Trying More Advanced Tricks - Balance your weight on one skate to improve your ability to do tricks. Stand still in your skates, hold your arms out to help you balance, and lift one foot off of the ground. Hold it for at least 3 seconds, then place your foot back on the ground and try it on the other side. Learning how to balance on one skate is an important skill to have if you want to try more complex tricks on roller skates.[11]
- Try balancing on one skate while you're gliding as well.
- Try doing the moonwalk while skating backward. Once you feel comfortable skating backward, try doing the moonwalk to add a little flair to the movement. Start with the wheels of one skate on the ground and the toe stopper of the other propped up to hold you in position. Push off with the toe stopper and glide backward on the other skate. Then switch the positions so that the skate that was previously propped up is flat and the other skate is propped up and repeat the motion.
- Alternate the positions back and forth to imitate the moonwalk dance.
- Start by practicing slowly and then perform it at your own speed once you feel more comfortable.
- Do a 4-wheeler to improve your balance. Get to a good gliding speed and lift the toe of the skate in front so you're only skating on the back wheels. Then, lift the heel of the skate behind you so you're only skating on the toe wheels.
- Try a 1-foot turn. As you glide, balance on one foot, transfer your weight to the toe of the foot on the ground, then rotate your heel around so that you end up skating backward on one foot. Place your other foot back on the ground for stability as you skate backward.[12]
- Perform the trick again while you skate backward to turn back around.
- Hold your arms out to help you balance.
- Do a spread eagle using the heels of your skates. Keep your knees slightly bent as you glide forward, then raise the toes of both of your skates as your feet spread apart. Balance on the heels of both skates, then roll them back towards you.[13]
- Use the muscles of your legs and core to brace yourself so you don't fall forward.
[Edit]Warnings - While you're learning some basic tricks and getting more comfortable roller skating, you need to wear the proper safety gear so you don't injure yourself. Wear elbow pads, knee pads, and a helmet for safety.
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| How to Clean Tarnished Gold Posted: 06 Jul 2021 05:00 PM PDT Pure gold won't tarnish, but most gold materials aren't entirely pure. This means that many gold pieces have the capacity to tarnish over time. For instance, rose gold is often yellow gold mixed with copper, and copper can tarnish.[1]The good news is that gold can be cleaned to shine like new by using basic household cleaning supplies. On the rare instance that you can't remove tarnish with your standard cleaning materials, you can always step up to using ammonia to remove difficult stains. [Edit]Washing with Dish Soap - Add a few drops of mild dish soap to a bowl of warm water. If your gold is tarnished, you can usually clean it with dish soap and water. Grab a small bowl and fill it with of warm tap water. Then, squirt a few drops of dish soap into your warm water and mix it for 10-15 seconds with a spoon.[2]
- Read the soap's label before you use it to make sure that it's free of phosphates, which tend to be too abrasive for gold.
- Soak your gold in the soap and warm water for 15 minutes. Delicately drop your object into the bowl and let it rest for at least 15 minutes. This will loosen the dirt and grime that is tarnishing it and make it easy to wipe off.
- If you happen to be cleaning jewelry with stones that are glued into it, you may run the risk of dissolving the glue if you leave your jewelry submerged for more than a few minutes.
- Remove your gold and scrub it with a soft toothbrush. Pick your item up by hand and hold it firmly in your nondominant hand. Use your other hand to scrub the surface of the gold with a soft toothbrush. Use a gentle back-and-forth motion to brush along the surface. Refrain from brushing aggressively, or you'll risk damaging it.
- A toothbrush is excellent for reaching small crevices or openings in your gold, but you can also use a standard soft-bristle brush.
- Do not clean your gold jewelry with anything abrasive, including paper towels. Gold can scratch very easily. Instead, use a soft cloth like a T-shirt or a dish cloth.[3]
- Rinse the gold in warm tap water to remove soap residue. Put a colander or spaghetti strainer at the bottom of your sink. This will ensure that smaller pieces won't fall down the drain if you drop it. Then, run your gold under some warm water and rub each section between your thumb and forefinger. Do this twice to ensure that each section comes in contact with the water.
- The residue left by soap will make gold look dirty if you don't remove it.
- Dry your gold by hand with a soft cloth to prevent water stains. Hold a soft cloth in your nondominant hand and place the gold object in the center of the cloth. Pick up an edge of the same cloth with your dominant hand and use your thumb and forefinger to carefully buff each piece of the gold by keeping the cloth between your fingers and the gold.
- Water spots will stick around if you don't wipe them by hand.
- Store gold jewelry in a jewelry container after you're done.
[Edit]Cleaning with Baking Soda - Boil of tap water in a tea kettle or small pot. Fill a tea kettle or pot with your tap water and place it on the stove. Turn the stovetop to the highest setting and wait for the water to boil.
- This method will not work with jewelry that has gemstones embedded in it, since baking soda can damage the quality of the stone.[4]
- Line a glass baking dish with a sheet of aluminum foil. Place a sheet of aluminum foil over the top of your baking dish. Press down against the opposite interior sides of the dish to flatten your aluminum foil against the bottom of your container. Use the open palms of your hand to pat the aluminum foil down against the edges and bottom of the pan.[5]
- The aluminum foil should be flush against the bottom and sides of your glass dish, with the shiny side of the foil facing up.
- You'll want to use a glass baking dish since it can easily handle the heat from the boiling water.
- Place your gold in the baking dish and cover it with baking soda. If you're cleaning a tarnished chain, spread it out in the dish so that the gold links aren't laying on top of one another. Sprinkle 1-1.5 tablespoons (14-21 grams) of baking soda so that each piece of your material is covered.[6]
- Pour your boiling water into the pan and let it steep for 5 minutes. Slowly pour of boiling water into the dish. Pour it on top of the baking soda so that the gold is fully submerged. Let it rest at the bottom of the dish for 5 minutes.
- You don't need to mix anything. The aluminum foil will help the baking soda and water react, and will mix them automatically.
- Remove your gold with a fork or tongs and rinse it in cold water. You can either fill a bowl with cold water or run your tap over a colander or strainer. Remove the gold by picking it up with tongs or a fork, and either submerge it in the bowl or hold it under the cold, running tapster for 30-45 seconds.
- If you're using a fork to lift jewelry, scoop the teeth underneath any chains to avoid scratching or knotting it.
- Dry your gold with a soft cloth to remove any baking soda residue. Wrap your item in a soft cloth, and gently rub each section of the gold between your thumb and forefinger. Keep the cloth between your fingers and the gold while you buff it. Inspect it when you're done to ensure that you didn't miss any baking soda residue.
- You should let your gold continue to air dry for 5-10 minutes before storing it in a container.
[Edit]Dipping in Ammonia - Fill a glass container of warm water and mix in of soap. Any glass container that can hold at least of liquid will work. Start by measuring and pouring your warm water and add it into your container. Mix it with your dishwashing soap by stirring it with a spoon.
- Ammonia can irritate skin, so you'll need to wear rubber gloves to complete this cleaning process.[7]
- Mix of ammonia into your water and dish soap. Carefully pour your ammonia into the glass container and stir with a spoon. Ammonia has a strong odor, so work in a well-ventilated area. Open a window if you're doing this at home.[8]
- If you can't open a window or do this in a well-ventilated space, consider wearing a dust mask to keep dangerous fumes out of your lungs.
- Drop your gold into the glass container for 10 seconds. Delicately drop it by holding it a few inches or centimeters above the surface of your solution. Release the gold carefully so as to avoid any splashing. Wait 10 seconds before removing the gold with a pair of tongs.[9]
- Be sure to fully submerge the gold item in the ammonia mixture.
- Brush the gold with a soft-bristle toothbrush to remove tarnish. Hold your gold over the bowl and scrub each section of the tarnished gold with a soft-bristle toothbrush by using gentle back-and-forth strokes. Keep your arms pointed down towards the bowl while doing this to avoid any ammonia dripping down your gloves and on to your skin.[10]
- Make sure that you keep your rubber gloves on while handling the gold.
- Rinse the object under cold water and let it air dry. Place a colander or strainer at the bottom of your sink in order to avoid losing your gold. Hold it under a stream of cold water for 30-45 seconds while rotating it to ensure that every section is exposed to water. Let the gold air dry on a dry towel.
- You can also stuff your sink drain with a thick towel if you don't have a colander or strainer.
- Wash your materials thoroughly with dish soap to remove the ammonia. Scrub any materials that came in contact with ammonia with dish soap and a clean sponge. Ammonia is dangerous, so you'll want to ensure that you've removed all of it from any materials that you plan to use in the future.[11]
- Wash materials even if you plan on throwing them in the dishwasher. It's better to be safe than sorry!
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Washing with Dish Soap - Dish soap
- Bowl
- Strainer or colander
- Soft cloth
[Edit]Cleaning with Baking Soda - Tea kettle or small pot
- Baking soda
- Aluminum foil
- Glass baking dish
- Fork or tongs
- Strainer or colander
[Edit]Dipping in Ammonia - Rubber gloves
- Glass container
- Water
- Dish soap
- Ammonia
- Spoon
- Tongs
- Toothbrush
- Sponge
- If you have white gold jewelry, it may appear more yellow over time. That's because white gold is typically plated with rhodium, and that plating can wear off.[12]
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| How to Dump a Guy Who Is Playing You Posted: 06 Jul 2021 09:00 AM PDT Figuring out that the guy you're dating is playing you can be tough. Whether you realized he's seeing someone on the side or you've come to terms with the fact that he just won't commit, it's probably time to send him on his way. Keep reading to learn how you can dump a player and move onto bigger and better things. [Edit]Be direct. - It's the easiest way to let him know you don't want to see him anymore. You can explain why, or you can just break it off without saying too much. If he gets the hint, he won't hit you up anymore.[1]
- Say something like, "I don't think we should keep seeing each other" or, "I don't want to be with you anymore."
- If you can tell the relationship isn't going anywhere, it's better to break it off sooner, rather than later.[2]
[Edit]Call him out. - Try this if you want to make him feel bad for playing you. He might try to deny it, but don't let him fool you. Once he knows that you know, he'll get the message that you don't want to see him anymore.[3]
- You could say, "I know you've been playing me" or, "I know you're seeing other people behind my back."
[Edit]Ignore him. - If breaking up is too hard, go for this option. If he texts you, don't respond. If you see him on a night out, don't say hi. It's a passive form of breaking up, but he'll get the message pretty quickly.[4]
- Keep in mind that this method might leave him feeling confused, so he might ask you for an explanation. It's up to you whether or not you give him one.
[Edit]Set boundaries with him. - Tell him why you two can't see each other anymore. If he can't give you that, then it's probably best to break it off. Let him know that you need him to stop playing games and commit or else you're through. You might say something like:[5]
- "I want to be exclusive, and you're not ready for that. I don't think we can be in a relationship anymore."
[Edit]Use "I" statements. - It will keep him off the defensive for a more productive conversation. If you want to call him out or confront him without getting heated, use "I" statements as you explain what he did wrong. He'll probably be more open to hearing you out if you go about it this way.[6]
- For instance, instead of saying, "You won't commit to me," try, "When you tell me you can't commit to me, I feel like I'm not good enough for you."
[Edit]Stay confident. - Players often use guilt-tripping to keep you around. As you two talk, try to remember that you're in the right here and you're doing what's best for you and you alone. Don't let him impact your self-esteem, and remember that you'll find someone else soon.[7]
- Keep all the bad things about your relationship in the forefront of your mind. That way, if he gets upset or whines about how the relationship is over, you won't feel bad for him.
[Edit]Keep your cool. - Guys who play mind games love to get you riled up. He might say some hurtful or mean things just to get a rise out of you. If you can, try to stay calm and don't show him that you're upset so he doesn't get the satisfaction.[8]
- If you feel yourself starting to get worked up, take a few deep breaths and count to 10 in your head.
[Edit]Pretend like you don't care about him. - He might try to get a rise out of you. If he shows up to a bar with another girl, smile and introduce yourself to her. If he makes a move on one of your friends, warn your friend about him but don't confront him. The more he thinks you don't care about him, the worse he'll feel.[9]
- Players are used to people fawning all over them, so ignoring him is one of the most hurtful things you can do.
[Edit]Stop responding to his messages. - He's probably going to text you to hang out again. If you've already dumped him, don't let him back into your life. Leave his messages on read, delete his voice mails, and keep living your life.[10]
- If you are tempted to respond, try to wait at least 24 hours. That way, he knows you aren't just sitting by your phone waiting on him.
[Edit]Make yourself busy. - Let him see that you aren't bothered by the breakup. Hang out with your friends, go out to clubs, and post tons of pics on social media for him to see. The more he understands that you're unbothered by the situation, the worse he'll feel.[11]
- Have your friends post pics and tag you in them so it doesn't seem as intentional.
[Edit]Get back out there. - If you're ready to date, try meeting new people again. It doesn't have to be anything serious—after all, you might still be recovering from your breakup. However, the best way to get over someone is to find someone new, so take a chance and meet up with a new guy for coffee or a drink.[12]
- Dating apps are a great place to find potential dates.
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