Fermentation is conducted in clean, sanitized vessels that are sometimes open but often sealed from the air to prevent cross-contamination. Fermentation usually lasts for 3-5 days. Fermentation is also possible in vessels that haven't been cleaned or sanitized, and the distilled product will yield drinkable alcohol, but the fermentation may result in a high level of unwanted flavor compounds and higher alcohols due to the action of unwanted yeast stains and bacteria. Oxidative cleaners such as B-Brite are available at homebrew shops, as are sanitizers such as iodophor. An airlock is a mechanism that will allow CO2 to escape without letting O2 to get in. Five-gallon (19-L) batches of strained mash can be fermented in a 7.5-gallon (28-L) food-grade bucket or in 6-gallon (23-L) carboys. Lids can be affixed to buckets, as can drilled rubber stoppers to carboys, but when using a lid or a stopper, never seal the vessel completely, as pressure from carbon dioxide production will create explosive pressure. Always affix an airlock to lids and drilled rubber stoppers to prevent explosive pressure from building. When fermentation is conducted in open vessels, put a cheesecloth over the vessel to keep out bugs and other undesirable things. If a mash was made, strain the liquid with a fine mesh strainer from the mash into your cleaned and sanitized fermentation vessel. Try to splash the liquid and pour it from a distance so that it is well aerated. Yeast needs air (oxygen) initially to grow and start a quality fermentation. This is because yeast makes cellular material in the form of lipids from oxygen. However, oxygen is not desired after this initial growth stage, as yeast produces alcohol in the absence of oxygen. You may want to add a sugar solution at this time. Aerate the sugar solution by pouring it from a distance into the fermentation vessel. If juice is to be fermented, aerate by pouring from a height through a sieve or strainer into the fermentation vessel. Hydrate the appropriate amount of dried distillers or other desired yeast and add it to the liquid. Stir with a clean, sanitized spoon to evenly disperse the yeast. If using an airlock, the airlock will bubble during active fermentation, and the bubbling will slow dramatically or cease altogether as the liquid becomes completely fermented. Keep the fermenting liquid in a room that is about 80 to 85 F (27 to 29 C) to facilitate good, efficient fermentation. Alternately, use a heating belt in cold areas. Distillers yeast will ferment cleanly, produce a high amount of alcohol (ethanol), and produce a relatively low amount of unwanted compounds such as alcohols other than ethanol. The amount of yeast used will depend on the specific brand or type of yeast used. Nutrients may be included with the yeast in the yeast packet. Yeast nutrients are needed when fermenting a medium that is low in nutrients, such as sugar solutions, but they can also improve fermentations when used with nutrient-rich mediums such as those made from grains. Siphon off the fermented, alcoholic liquid (called the wash) into a cleaned and sanitized vessel or into the distillation apparatus. Leave the yeast sediment behind in the fermentation vessel, as it can scorch when heated in the still. The siphoned wash may also be further clarified by filtration or other means before distillation.

Summary: Clean all your utensils and prepare the area properly. Choose and set up your airlock. Strain the mash or liquid into your fermentation vessel. Add yeast to the fermentable medium. Collect the wash.

Check with local comedy clubs or venues like cafes to see if they host open mic nights. Sign up for as many open mics as you can so you can keep working and practicing your material. Check the guidelines for the open mic night to see what type of material you can perform since some events may not allow offensive humor. Find a comedy club that's near you that has a good crowd and frequent open mic nights to establish as a "home base" where you can try out material regularly. You may need to try out a few different clubs to find one that works for you. You can either record the set yourself on your phone or ask a friend to record it for you. Whenever you perform your stand-up, make sure to record it so you can listen to see what material worked and what didn't. Record the audio and video if you can so you can also watch your stage presence. When you're performing, avoid speaking too fast or else the audience could get lost and they'll be able to tell that you're nervous. If you feel yourself rushing during your performance, take a deep breath and continue in a slower voice. Don't be afraid to laugh at your own jokes a little when you tell them. Aim to speak at around 100 words per minute to stay engaging and tell your joke clearly. Audiences usually don't laugh if they don't realize you said the punchline. If there are awkward pauses in your set, keep going with your jokes to see if something will land. Keep smiling and working toward your other jokes and punchlines if a certain joke doesn't work for the audience. Never insult audience members or else you may come across as mean and unappreciative. Use small statements like, "Well that didn't go so well," to poke fun at yourself when a joke doesn't land. The audience will usually laugh to ease any tension. When you're finished with your material, thank the audience no matter how your set went. Before you put the mic down and leave the stage, say your name so people will remember you. For example, you could say, "I'm John Smith and thank you! You've been a great audience!" Try to bring at least 1-2 new jokes every time you perform to keep your material fresh. As you write and workshop new jokes, sign up for other open mic events so you can keep working on your jokes. Continue workshopping past and present material until it gets the laughs you want.

Summary: Look for open mic nights where you can perform your routine. Record your set when you perform. Speak slowly and confidently to avoid talking too fast. Continue your set even if it's not going as well as you want. Thank the audience and say your name at the end of your set. Keep testing material at future open mic events.

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Satin stitching by hand takes precision. Practice on spare fabric first so you get a sense for how tight to stitch, and how to keep the stitches as close as possible. Start with a simple square or circle before trying intricate satin stitch patterns. Once you're confident with your scrap cloth, move on to a real project. Here are a few ideas: Outline the edge of a garment. Monogram a project. Sew buttonholes with an extra-narrow satin stitch. When you feel ready, try a whole art piece with satin stitches. Remember to stick to narrow stitches only.
Summary: Practice on fabric scraps. Incorporate satin stitch in your design.