Article: This method works best on crochet amigurumi dolls. If your doll is made from cloth, or any other material, you will have to crochet a wig cap for the doll first, follow this method, then attach the wig cap. The thinner the dowel, the tighter the curl will be. Something around 3/8-inch (0.95-centimeter) would be ideal, however. Make sure that you are only wrapping the yarn in a single layer; don't let the yarn overlap. You can also use a knitting needle instead. A size 4, or smaller, would be ideal. Loosen the first and last loops, then tuck the tails ends under them. Tug on the tail ends to tighten the loops. This will keep the yarn from unraveling. Boil some water in a pot or kettle first, then pour it over the yarn. Use a towel to gently blot any excess water. You want it to be soaked, but not dripping. Make sure that the ends of the dowels resting on the rim. Do not let the rest of the dowel or the yarn touch the actual baking sheet. If you let the yarn touch the sheet, it may not dry properly. The hot metal may also scorch the yarn. Preheat your oven to the lowest temperature possible, about 200 to 250F (94 to 122C) first. Once it reaches the right temperature, stick the yarn into the oven. Let it bake until it is completely dry, about minutes. Check on the every 15 minutes, especially if it is acrylic, so that it doesn't melt. If you are using a "soft" variety of yarn, raise the temperature to 300F, and bake it for 55 minutes instead. This will take about 10 minutes. Once the yarn has cooled, gently unravel it from the dowel. As you unwrap it, it should hold its curl. Choose a book, folder, CD case, or even a piece of cardboard that is about twice the length you want the hair to be. Wrap the curled yarn around the base object tightly, so that the strands become straight. Keep wrapping until you run out of yarn. When you wrapped your yarn around your base object, you will have two folded edges. Choose one, and cut along it. Slid the yarn off of the base object, but keep it folded. The fold will be your guide for the next step. Consider separating the yarn into individual strands. You will get about 4 strands from each piece of yarn. Treat these four strands as a single strand for the rest of this method. Push your crochet hook through a stitch on your doll's hairline. Catch the curled strand by the middle. Pull a loop back through the stitch with your hook. Pull the tails through loop, then tug on them gently to tighten the loop. If you are using a crocheted wig cap, then push the hook through a stitch on the wig cap. Start around the outer edge, where the hairline is, and work your way towards the center in rings. You don't have to insert the yarn into every stitch, especially if your doll is very small.
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Have a crochet doll ready. Wrap the yarn tightly around a thin dowel. Soak the yarn with boiling water, then blot the excess. Place the dowel on a rimmed backing sheet. Bake the yarn in your oven until it is dry. Allow the yarn to cool before unwrapping it. Wrap yarn around base object. Cut the wrapped yarn along one edge. Attach the yarn to the doll's head with a slip stitch. Continue attaching the yarn to your doll's head.
Article: Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, then remove the seeds and the hair-like fibers. Season the squash with 1/2 tsp. of salt, 1/2 tbsp. of pepper, and 1/2 tsp. of paprika. Wrap it loosely and pierce the wrap several times before you place it in the microwave. When it's done, it should be tender when you poke it with a fork. After you remove the plastic wrap and scoop out the center of the squash, place it in a bowl. If you'd like your spaghetti squash to be extra rich, then you can add another tablespoon of butter to it. It should melt over the hot squash. Enjoy this tasty microwaved squash while it's hot.
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Prepare the spaghetti squash. Place one tablespoon of butter on each squash half. Season the squash. Wrap the squash loosely in plastic wrap. Microwave the squash for 20-25 minutes, or until it's tender. Remove the squash from the oven and scoop out the center. Add another tablespoon of butter to the squash (optional). Serve.
Article: Enter the date you broke the record and the city, county, and country you broke it in. Add a detailed description of how and where you broke the record, and choose from the drop-down menu what your purpose for breaking the record was. Depending on your record, you may be prompted to enter in a measurement. For example, if you broke the record for owning the largest doll collection, you'd need to enter how many dolls you own into the measurement field. You'll be prompted to select standard or priority on the "choose an application option" page that comes up after you submit your application. A standard application is free and has a processing time of up to 12 weeks, meaning you could wait 12 weeks before you hear back from anyone. A priority application costs $800 USD (500) and has a processing time of 5 working days. Click on the yellow "proceed" button below the option you're interested in. If you submitted a standard application, you should hear back about your record within 12 weeks. If you submitted the priority application, you should hear back within 5 working days. If your application is accepted, you'll receive an email prompting you to download the "Guidelines and Evidence Requirements" from your Guinness World Records profile. Submit all of your evidence online through your Guinness World Records profile. The "Guidelines and Evidence Requirements" you downloaded on your profile will specifically lay out what you need to submit. Different types of records require different forms of evidence, but all record attempts require: A cover letter: You'll have to fill out the Guinness World Records cover letter form, explaining what record you broke and how you broke it. Two witness statements: You must have two people, not related to you in any way, witness your record attempt. They each have to sign a witness statement and submit it with your evidence. A schedule 2 form: By signing the schedule 2 form, you agree to release to Guinness World Records all of the evidence you're submitting for your record attempt. If your evidence is approved and your attempt at breaking a record is deemed a success, you'll officially be a Guinness World Records record holder! As a record-holder, you will receive an official certificate from Guinness World Records featuring your name and the record you broke.
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Fill out the application for the record you've chosen. Submit your application as standard or priority. Wait for Guinness World Records to review your application. Submit the necessary evidence to prove you broke a record. Wait to hear if your record attempt is approved.