INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Use denatured alcohol or 91% alcohol and a cotton ball. Let the item air dry completely before moving on to the next step. Don't skip this part even if you can't see any visible grime in the chip. There could be built up oils or residue that you can't see but that could get in the way of the epoxy adhering to the pottery. You can buy epoxy filler online or at a home improvement store. Most brands come with 2 components: the filler and a hardener that has to be mixed with the filler once it's ready to be used. You could also use a polyester filler to the same effect. Polyester filler tends to be a little less expensive than epoxy filler, but the epoxy filler is usually a little easier to handle and takes less time to dry. Squeeze out enough filler to completely fill the chip you're repairing. Read the directions to determine how much hardener you need to mix in with the filler so that it'll work properly. Work quicklythe hardener will only allow you 4 to 5 minutes to work with the filler before it gets too stiff to be pliable still. For the best results, work in a room that is 75F (24C) or warmer. Use a wooden or plastic stick to fill the entire chipped area with the filler. If needed, use a toothpick to poke it into small, hard to reach areas. It's okay if the filler isn't even with the rest of the potteryyou'll deal with that part later. Even though the filler might resemble putty, don't use your hands to put it in place. Continue using your wooden or plastic stick. Epoxy filler can take anywhere from 2 hours to 2 days to harden, so make sure to check the manufacturer's instructions for that information. Use a razor or a straight-edged knife to shave off larger chunks of filler that is raised up over the surface of the piece of pottery. Don't worry about getting the edges to look perfect with the razor. You'll use sandpaper later on to smooth things out. Take a piece of 220-grit sandpaper and gently rub it back and forth over the repaired area. Keep working at it until the surface is once again completely smooth. Once you're done sanding, give the piece another wipe down with alcohol to get rid of any sandpaper and filler residue. Because the filler is most likely brown or white, you'll probably want to paint it so it doesn't stick out as much from the rest of the piece. Take your time matching the color of the paint to the color of the piece of pottery. Try thinning the acrylic paint with a little bit of water so that it can be applied more evenly over the surface. This spray will add a layer of gloss to the repaired area, which will make it stand out from the rest of the piece less. If possible, use the spray outside or in a well-ventilated area so that you aren't bothered by the fumes. Let the gloss completely dry before you use or display the pottery piece again. It generally takes acrylic spray about 12 to 24 hours to completely dry. Test it by patting it with your thumbif it still feels tacky it needs more time.

SUMMARY: Wipe off dust and grime from the pottery with a swab of alcohol. Use 2-part epoxy filler to fill in chips in your pottery. Follow the instructions and mix the filler and the hardener. Fill the chipped section completely with the prepared filler. Shave off the excess filler with a razor once it has hardened. Sandpaper the filler-filled area to smooth it down. Paint the repaired area with acrylic paint to match the original color. Finish the piece with a coat of clear spray acrylic to give it a shine.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: to immerse yourself in the language. Plan a vacation to Vietnam for a couple of weeks. You could also volunteer at an international organization in Vietnam, or enroll in a 6-month to 1-year exchange or study abroad program. While you are in Vietnam, try to avoid speaking your native language as much as possible. Make sure to bring a Vietnamese phrasebook with you on your travels. Plan your trip ahead of time so you can budget appropriately. Sign up for an Internet exchange program. These programs will connect you with a native Vietnamese speaker online. Through video chat, you will be able to practice speaking Vietnamese. Check out online language exchange programs like Bilingua, Tandem, Hello Pal, HelloTalk, and others. Talk to yourself about what you are doing at the moment or how your day went. You can also pretend as if you are talking to a friend about a certain topic or what you did that day. Holding a conversation with yourself may seem silly at first, but the more you do it, the less silly you will feel. It is a great way to practice speaking Vietnamese. Learning Vietnamese with a partner will make the learning process fun and easy. You may be able to learn Vietnamese faster as well. Practice speaking with each other on a daily basis, and frequently quiz each other over new vocabulary. When you are learning a new language, mistakes are a big part of the learning process. If you make a mistake, let the person who you are talking to correct you. If you don't understand the correction, ask for clarification. Then practice saying the word or phrase correctly. Keep in mind that native speakers usually have a lot of respect and patience for people who are trying to learn their language.

SUMMARY: Take a trip to Vietnam Practice speaking with native speakers online if you can't travel. Have a conversation with yourself in Vietnamese. Learn Vietnamese with a friend or family member. Don't be afraid to make mistakes.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The type of fondue pot you need will be determined by the type of fondue you are preparing. The right fuel is determined by this, as well. A cheese fondue pot will have a wide mouth and space for alcohol or gel fuel. Dessert fondue pots are smaller and shallower than cheese fondue pots, and they only have space for a tea light candle instead of fuel. Broth and oil fondue pots have a smaller mouth and are made with steel or copper. They are heated with alcohol or gel fuel. Alcohol fuel is cheap and simple, but it is highly flammable, so you need to exercise as much caution as possible. Make sure that the alcohol burner is completely cool before filling it. Never overfill the burner. Remove the burner and take it to a kitchen counter or kitchen sink. Carefully pour the alcohol into the burner, stopping once you see the liquid approaching the holes or mesh along the sides. Wipe off any fuel that may have spilled onto the outside of the burner and place it, unlit, below the fondue pot. Strike a match and bring it to the air holes in the burner. Make sure all the air holes are completely open, and put out and discard the match once the fuel lights up. You must still exercise caution when lighting a gel burner, but is less likely to spill than liquid alcohol, so it can be a little easier to stay safe with it. Remove the metal mesh canister usually used for fuel and insert a gel cartridge into the remaining metal casing. Replace the top of the burner when done. If using pourable gel instead of a cartridge, you should still remove the mesh fuel canister. Pour the gel into the bottom of the burner and replace the top. Open the air holes and bring a lit match to them. When the fuel catches fire, put out the match and discard it. Most dessert fondues require very little heat to keep the fondue in a liquid state, so a small tealight is the only source of fuel you need. Melt the ingredients in a double boiler on your stove before transferring it to your fondue pot. Place an unscented tealight candle below the fondue pot and light it with a match or lighter. Put the match out and discard it when done.

SUMMARY: Choose the right type of fondue pot and fuel. Light alcohol fuel carefully. Try gel fuel for a slightly safer alternative. Know how to light a candlelit burner.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Store the bottles for at least a week preferably two at about room temperature, then refrigerate.

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Age the brewbriefly! Enjoy!