Article: If the instructions for your eraser clay say to let them set using an oven, preheat it to the instructed time. Arrange your eraser designs on a baking sheet so they aren't touching one another. For most eraser clay, preheat the oven to 250 F (130 C). Bake erasers for 20 minutes per inch (6 mm) thickness. You may want to bake smaller eraser designs separate from larger ones, as they will likely have different cooking times. Use a piece of aluminum foil or wax paper on the baking sheet to keep the erasers from sticking. Make sure children have adult supervision during this step. If the instructions for your eraser clay say to let them set using boiling water, pour water into a pot and place it on the stove. Set the water to boil, then place your eraser designs into the boiling water for a few minutes. Make sure you have enough water in the pot to completely cover your eraser clay designs. For most eraser clay that uses this method, leave the erasers in the boiling water for 5 minutes, then turn off the burner and allow them to sit in the water as it cools. Remove the erasers from the water safely using a slotted spoon and set them to dry on a paper towel or napkin. Use caution and have an adult present for this entire step. After setting in the oven or on the stove, let your erasers cool for a couple of hours. Then enjoy using your personalized erasers to remove any pencil marks. Test your erasers out when they've cooled down. If they are too soft, you may need to set them for longer. If they are too hard, you may need to try again and set them for less time. If they are too brittle, you may want to try again with thicker shapes. Store your erasers in a container that seals tightly to make your erasers last as long as possible. They may become too dry and brittle for proper use if exposed to the air over a long period of time.
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Set the erasers in the oven. Set in boiling water. Allow erasers to cool before use.
Article: When you consider which type of paper to choose, go with a paper that has a grain that moves in the same direction of your future folds. If you fold with the grain, you will get a smoother result. When you fold against the grain, especially with thick paper, you can have cracks along the spine. You'll want to fold your brochures on a table or other smooth, sturdy surface. This will let you exert a bit of pressure against the paper without worrying about the table wobbling and messing up your fold. After you've made an initial crease in a brochure, go over it once more with a ruler or stick to make the fold last longer. Print out a few extra brochures that you can practice on before working with the final drafts. This gives you a bit more leeway to experiment with folding styles and make minor corrections, if needed. You can also set this test fold brochure in front of you and use it as a model for the others. If you are having your brochures professionally printed and then doing the folding yourself, make sure to order extra test copies. Turn your folded brochure around in your hands and check the quality of the edges. Watch for spaces where the images or text bleeds through from one side to another. Look for any awkward white areas that might confuse your reader. If you notice these issues, you might need to modify your original design and/or choose another folding style. When have completed all of your folds, the bottom and top of your brochure should be in-line without pieces overhanging. If you are worried about keeping your folds clean, always start your crease at the bottom of the page, checking for alignment first before moving upwards. If you try a fold and you notice that the panels just don't sit right, it may be a matter of the panel sizes being slightly off. Try to refold these areas slightly more in one direction or another. When you make these adjustments you'll also have to keep in mind how these might alter the printing window or computer format for your brochure. If you are concerned about the quality of your folds, you can always send your brochure off to a printer to be created, printed, and folded. This is an especially good idea if you need a large number of brochures in a short amount of time. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time between placing your order and the deadline.
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Get a complementary paper grain. Fold on a flat surface. Do a test fold. Check the edges of your images and text. Check that all folds are straight. Send your job to a printer.
Article: Your potential photographers will bring along a portfolio of their pictures to the interview. It's important that you spend plenty of time looking through this in detail with your partner. Ask the photographer to give some context for the pictures, including asking about the style used, and the type of wedding it was. The portfolio is a crucial document that gives you the best idea of what sort of style you photos will be getting. The pictures will have been carefully chosen to represent what the photographer considers her best work. Ask yourself if the pictures in the portfolio move you, or you think they capture the magic of the wedding. Be sure to ask if the production values on the pictures in the portfolio are the same as in the deal you are discussing. Spend some time looking back through the notes you made during the interview to help you decide. These notes are a record of the interview that can give you a good idea of the impression you got from the photographer. You can compare the scores across the different shortlisted candidates with your partner, and evaluate their relative strengths and weaknesses. Price will no doubt be a factor in your decision, but try to think carefully about the value of these photos to you. It will be hard to value them quantitatively, as they are a record of the biggest day of your life, which you will always look back on. You will want a photographer that will capture the emotion of the day, as well as all the key moments. Some people recommend putting aside at least ten per cent of your wedding budget for the photos. Don't rush the decision, and try to weigh up all of the different factors, including cost. You will use the interview in part to determine the technical skills and style of the photographer, but it is also an invaluable opportunity to assess her soft skills. Think about how personable the photographer is. If you take a disliking to her for whatever reason, this could create a negative dynamic or atmosphere on your big day. Keep in mind some basic questions, and discuss your response with your partner after the interview. Ask yourself simply if you liked the photographer. Do you trust them to handle all the pressures and stresses of a wedding and still deliver great pictures? Do you feel comfortable around them? Will your friends and family be able to relax and have a good time?
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Examine the portfolio. Evaluate your interview notes. Consider the value of the photos. Think about how personable the photographer is.