Article: Plan on starting the seeds indoors five to nine weeks before the date you intend to transfer the seedlings to your outdoor garden. For annual varieties, sow the seeds five to six weeks before the anticipated last frost. For perennial varieties, sow the seeds eight to nine weeks before the anticipated last frost. Make sure that the spot you choose indoors can maintain a temperature between 70 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit (21 and 24 degrees Celsius). Fill each compartment of a plastic starter tray to the top with sterile potting soil. Consider using specially blended "seed starting" soil for even better results. Use your fingers to gently press one seed into each compartment of soil. The seeds should be barely covered with only a loose layer of soil. Do not plant the seeds too deep. The soil covering the seeds should be no deeper than the thickness of the seed itself. Place the seed tray in a warm, sunny location and water as often as needed to keep the surface of the soil moist. The soil must remain moist but it should not be drenched. Avoid letting puddles form on the surface of the soil. Once the seeds germinate, you can cut back on the watering schedule. Seedlings only need enough water to keep the soil moist at a depth between 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm).
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Sow seeds indoors. Fill starter trays with potting soil. Press the seeds into the soil. Keep the seeds moist and warm.
Article: There are two kinds of extensions: human hair and synthetic hair. Human hair is the most popular type for extensions; it's easy to look after (treat it the way you would your own hair) and essentially undetectable when properly put in place. Human hair extensions can be washed and styled like your natural hair. You can use straightening irons and curling irons or tongs on human hair and even dye it if you'd like. Human hair extensions need to be treated delicately. Human hair is more expensive than synthetic hair and cost can run in the hundreds of dollars. Cost does not always indicate quality; however, so be sure to look and feel carefully. Virgin hair extensions contain hair that has not been treated with chemicals or dye. They have the cuticle intact. They appear very natural. They are very expensive, however. The ethnicity of the donor can affect the texture, volume, curl, and ability the style. For example, European hair tends to be thinner, but you can find virgin hair in natural red or blonde tones. Indian hair is much thicker, and it is great if you want a silky straight style. If you're looking to add thickness, synthetic is a great way to go because it creates more volume. Synthetic hair may come already styled. Synthetic hair is also cheaper than natural human hair. That said, most synthetic hair cannot be washed, colored, or permed. You cannot straighten or curl synthetic hair with most hot tools without ruining the hair. Unless you intentionally want extensions in a fun color such as pink, blue or purple, choose a color that most closely matches your own hair color. If you can't decide between two shades, go with the lighter one. It can be difficult to find an exact match to your color, so if you're buying human hair, think about bringing it to your stylist to have it dyed to match your own hair color. The amount of hair you'll need depends on the thickness of your own hair and how much length and/or fullness you want to add. If adding fullness only and your own hair is similar to the length of the extensions, purchase two to four ounces of hair. If your own hair is much shorter than the length of the extensions you want, you'll need about six to eight ounces of hair to get a full, natural look. As a general guideline, the longer the length of the extension, the more hair you'll need for a full look. Think about hairstyles and decide how you want your hair to fall after you have the extensions in place. This is important, as the way the hair is parted and how the extensions are placed dictates how the hairstyle will fall when it is finished. Dry your hair completely with a blow dryer and comb through it to ensure there are no knots or snarls.
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Decide if you want human hair or not. Consider synthetic hair instead. Choose a color. Calculate how much hair you need. Consider how you'll wear your hair. Wash and condition the hair.
Article: Lift up the handle to open the press. Move the heat platen away from the silicone pad. Keep the press open while it heats up during the next step. The following instructions should work for most models of heat presses. Read the instructions on your transfer paper to find out what temperature you should be using. Turn the thermostat knob clockwise. Wait for the press to heat up; a light will flash on. Once the desired temperature is reached, turn the knob counterclockwise until the light turns off. In most cases, you will need to set the temperature to 350 to 375F (177 to 191C). Twist the pressure knob clockwise to increase pressure, and counterclockwise to decrease pressure. The pressure will be based on the thickness of your project; the thicker it is, the less pressure you will need. Be careful not to twist it too far, or the swivel arm may come off. In most cases, you will need to use medium to high pressure. Hold down the minute and second buttons to increase or decrease the times. When you press the start button, the timer will startbut don't press it yet! Listed below are the recommended times based on the type of transfer you may be using. If your paper lists a different time, use that instead: Ink-Jet transfer paper: 14 to 18 seconds Laser copier/printer transfer paper: 18 to 25 seconds Sublimation transfer: 25 to 30 seconds Embroidered appliques: 20 to 30 seconds Die cut vinyl lettering: 45 to 60 seconds
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Open the press. Adjust the temperature. Adjust the pressure. Set the timer.