Q: If you're designing a mask that you want to last a little longer - for example, if you're using it for Comi-Con or cosplaying - use craft foam. It's very pliable but will also hold its shape well once it's set. If you're using craft foam, you'll need to make it pliable by holding it over heat. This could be an open flame on your stove or the heat from a hair dryer. You should only need to hold the mask over the heat for a few seconds. Once you feel the foam become pliable in your hand, it's ready for the next step. One benefit of craft foam is that you can use it to create a mask that's really durable but also fits your face well. Once the foam is warm and pliable, press the mask to your face to shape it to your exact features. You can also use a Styrofoam head like the kind available at craft stores for designing wigs to shape your mask. Press the mask onto the Styrofoam head and hold it there with crafters' tape. If you're using craft foam, you'll want to spray the mask with a sealant like Mod Podge, which will help the mask keep its shape and durability. Let the sealant dry completely before you begin to decorate the mask. You can use pretty much any decorating supplies to decorate a craft foam mask. You can spray paint it, add other fabrics or things like sequins, or paint it with craft pain. If you're using craft foam, you'll want to reseal the mask with Mod Podge again to protect the paint and make the mask more durable.
A: Use craft foam for durability. Heat the mask. Shape the mask. Spray the mask with a sealant. Decorate the mask. Reseal the mask.

Article: Many beauty salons, supermarkets, and cosmetic stores sell back scratchers. These are devices designed to help scratch hard-to-reach places on your back. They are usually long wooden rods with somewhat sharpened edges designed to alleviate itch. Depending on your type of back scratcher, you may want to avoid using it on bare skin. If your back scratcher has very sharp edges, for example, it may be harsh on bare skin. As with regular itching, avoid overusing your back scratcher. This can result in an itch worsening. If your itch is due to a rash, scratching it too much can actually make the itch worse. If you're having trouble reaching your back, you can make a back scratcher with a coarse cloth and a spatula. Simply wrap a coarse cloth or rag around a spatula. If necessary, tie a rubber band around the rag to secure. You can use this device to scratch the middle of your back. One advantage of using a rag is that it may be gentler on your back than your fingernails or a conventional back scratcher. You can also apply anti-itch cream or moisturizer to the middle of your back by dabbing some on the rag before use. If you have a removable nozzle in your shower, you can use this to scratch your back. Turn the water on a high pressure setting and spray the itchy area on your back. This may alleviate some of the itch. Cold water can actually help alleviate itch, so consider turning the water down to a cooler setting before spraying down your back. If a handheld backscratcher isn't cutting it, you can scratch your back against a rough surface. For example, scratch your back against a bumpy wall, a tree, the carpet, the corner of a wall, and so on. This should help alleviate some of your back itch. Be careful when using this method. If you're scratching your back outside, keep your clothing on to avoid exposing yourself to any bacteria or toxins. A brick wall of a building, for example, can be incredibly dirty. You can also use a hairbrush to scratch your back. A paddle brush may work best as its design is somewhat similar to a back scratcher. Simply grab the handle of a brush, place the brush behind your back, and maneuver the hairbrush until you scratch your itch. If your back is sweaty, you may want to rinse out the hairbrush if you used it on bare skin. If you're using someone else's hairbrush, make sure to ask them first.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Buy a back scratcher. Wrap a coarse cloth around a spatula. Use water in the shower. Scratch your back against a rough surface. Use a hairbrush.

Q: Now that you've learned about the issues and committed yourself to tackling them, it's time to make yourself heard. Start by stating your beliefs about animal rights in influential public forums. For example, sign on to petitions, write letters to decision-makers, and send editorials to newspapers. If there is a hearing about a particular issue, such as the development of wetlands, sign up to give testimony. Animal rights groups need monetary backing to support their good work. Pick an organization that is running campaigns that you believe in and that are garnering measurable results. Most organizations make it easy to donate by having secure, online tools for making one-time or monthly contributions. If you choose a registered nonprofit, your donations are tax-deductible. Join and/or volunteer with a group that's dedicated to animal rights. Membership usually involves paying dues, attending meetings, being on their contact list, and participating in sponsored events and campaigns. Check locally to see if there are organizations that are active in your area. If you'd like to get involved with a major player in the cause, here is a helpful online list of the biggest animal rights groups internationally with links to each: https://speakingofresearch.com/extremism-undone/animal-rights-activists-organizations/. If there's a specific issue, such as factory farming or cosmetics testing, that speaks to you, get involved. There are plenty of ways, large and small, to lend a hand. Some informal ways to get involved include signing a petition, sharing information on social media, or attending a demonstration. Some more formal ways of participating include attending organizing meetings related to the campaign, volunteering your time to a related event or effort, or taking on a leadership role. The best activism takes advantage of the knowledge and experience that you already have. Ask yourself how you can use your education, career, and/or hobbies to help the cause of animal rights. For instance, if you are an artist, do a show or exhibition that engages the public in the cause. If you're a businessperson, set up a seminar to inform people in the industry about why investing in cruelty-free companies is good business.
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Weigh in on the issues. Donate to an animal-rights-related organization or cause. Get involved in an animal rights organization. Participate in an animal rights campaign. Use your skills and talents to make a difference.