Problem: Article: You can purchase specialty origami paper from most craft stores, or you might consider making your own origami paper. So that your fireworks look bright and festive, and to get this effect you'll want your origami paper to be brightly colored on one side and white on the other. You'll need 12 square sheets of paper. For the best arrangement of colors, you might use two sheets each of the following: Red paper Orange paper Yellow paper Green paper Blue paper Purple paper Folding bone (for sharp creases; optional) A folding bone is a tool that is used in paper crafts to help make sharp, crisp creases while preventing strain to your fingers. To use a folding bone, press it firmly along the lines of your folds. Some homemade folding bones can be fashioned from: A metal spoon An old credit card A flat paperweight Arrange six of your sheets into a stack, taking care to line the papers up evenly. Lay the papers so that the white sides are face up, and then turn the stack so that the squares of paper form a diamond shape in front of you. Then: Fold your papers vertically so that a crease runs from the top to the bottom corner, then unfold and smooth. Fold your papers horizontally so that a crease runs from the left to the right corner, then unfold and smooth. A blintz fold draws the four corners of your paper to its center, folding the outer edges to create a smaller square. To form your blintz fold: Take a corner and fold its tip to the center of your paper where your first two creases cross. Repeat this until all four corners of your paper have been folded so the corners meet in the center. Unfold your blintz fold and smooth your papers. First, reorient your paper so that it lies before you on the table as a square and not a diamond. Then, take the top of your paper and fold it even with the bottom of your paper and crease the fold, then unfold. The top and bottom edges of your paper should be in line with your previous, horizontal fold that halved your square paper. The top and bottom edges of your paper should meet along the middle. Crease your folds, then unfold the paper. Rotate your paper so that the horizontal folds you just made are vertical. Take the top of your paper and fold it a small distance until the top edge is even with the first diagonal intersection where your X crease crosses the outside of your diamond shaped crease. Fold the bottom of your paper similarly, until its edge is also even with the first diagonal intersection where the X crease crosses the diamond shaped crease. Turn over your paper so the colored side is face up. The creases running from corner to corner and forming an X shape on your paper should be folded once again so that these are crisp, strong folds. Then turn your paper over. At this point, you should rotate your paper to return it to the orientation where three horizontal folds run between the left and right sides of your paper.
Summary: Gather, or make, your materials. Use a folding bone, if you desire. Fold six sheets, creased from corner to corner. Perform a blintz fold your stack of six sheets. Fold you paper horizontally in half. Fold the top and bottom to meet at the middle. Fold to the first diagonal intersection on your paper. Strengthen your diagonal creases.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Because the wax will need to thoroughly adhere to any hair on your underarms, you need the hair to be at least .25 inches (0.6cm) in order to use waxing as your method of hair removal. If your hair is too short, give it another few days before attempting to wax. Trim down any hair that is more than an inch long to prevent any complications or difficulties when waxing. If the hair under your arms is very long, it could make waxing more painful than necessary. Trimming especially long underarm hair prior to waxing can help alleviate this. Use a gentle exfoliating scrub, or simply a washcloth to exfoliate your underarms. This will remove any dirt from your pores and help prevent ingrown hairs when you are ready to wax. Try making your own gentle exfoliating scrub with a tablespoon of baking soda and enough mineral water to make a thin paste. Use your fingertips or a washcloth to gently rub the paste against your underarms, then rinse with warm water. Wax will not function properly if you apply it to wet skin. Before applying the wax, make sure your underarms are completely dry. This means no leftover water from exfoliating, and no sweat. You can even try dusting a little baby powder onto your underarms to ensure they are entirely dry. A bit of baby or talcum powder can also help alleviate a bit of the pain associated with waxing, so even if your armpits are dry, consider dusting on a light layer for your own comfort. Some waxing products can be applied cold or at room temperature, while others need to be warmed to be used. Whichever product you're using, follow all directions on the bottle or box. This will ensure the product works its best. Make sure you stretch your arm up over your head and keep the skin of your underarms as tight as you can. This will help you make sure you apply the waxing strip evenly over your entire underarm, and insure you are able to wax away all hair. After you wax your underarms, you will want to soothe the skin. You can use a normal moisturizer, specifically one with soothing ingredients like aloe. Or, you can use a product made specifically for use after waxing. These products are available at drugstores. They not only soothe the skin after waxing, but can also help protect your freshly waxed follicles from infection or further irritation. Directly after waxing and prior to applying any cream or gel, you can also try putting an ice cube against your freshly waxed skin. The ice can numb the skin and soothe it instantly after waxing to prevent extra pain.
Summary:
Make sure hair is at least a quarter of an inch long. Exfoliate your underarms before waxing. Make sure your underarms are dry. Follow the directions on your chosen waxing product. Use an after-waxing lotion or gel.