TASK DEFINITION: You will be asked how to do a certain task. You should describe a physical process that does not lead to the asked outcome, yet it is closely related to it (i.e., it should use the words that are provided in the input). The physical process can be moving something, arranging something in a certain way, mixing things, shaking them, etc. To make sure that the generated process does not lead to the asked outcome, you can introduce objects or events unrelated to the context of the question e.g. 'cleaning the keyboard by making an elephant sit on them'; or you can create contradictory statements e.g. 'drying wet keyboards with running water'. In your responses, avoid typos and misspellings.
PROBLEM: To extend the lifespan of a wooden project, you can

SOLUTION: Make sure to increase its contact with water

PROBLEM: how to make rocky road bark

SOLUTION: Chop 1 gallon semisweet chocolate; melt three-quarters of the chopped chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in 1 tablespoon shortening and the remaining chocolate until smooth. Spread thinly on a parchment-lined baking sheet; sprinkle with 1 cup mini marshmallows and 1/2 cup chopped peanuts. Let set; break apart.

PROBLEM: How do you attach zipies to a lampshade to make a ziptie lampshade?

SOLUTION:
You would need to put the zipties onto the the mesh net so it will stay in place securely when you are building it.