Article: When pouring the liquid rubber over your object, you want to hold the liquid high above the container and pour it in a thin stream. This will help eliminate air being trapped under or around your object, which is one of the main concerns when making a rubber mold. To ensure that there aren't any air bubbles, you can also apply a thin coat of the liquid rubber to your object using a brush of some sort, or very gently shake the container once you've poured the liquid rubber in. Continue pouring the liquid rubber into the container by holding it high above your object. You want to make sure your object is entirely covered by the rubber and that there's a nice even coat on the top. If you're not sure how much rubber you're going to need for your mold, you can measure it by pouring water over the secured object in the container. Measure the amount of water that it took to completely cover your object, and that's how much liquid rubber you'll need. Just be sure that your object and container are completely dry before pouring in the mold. It will depend on the type of rubber you're using as to how long it will take to cure. The average curing time for most normal silicones is 18-24 hours, while most Smooth-On molds advertise the cure time to be 6 hours. It'll all depend on if there are fast-acting catalysts involved, so read the directions that come with your mold. If you're not sure how long you should wait, let the rubber mold set overnight, just to be safe. After you've let the mold sit for the recommended amount of time, it should be firm and ready to be removed. If you've applied the releasing agent, it should be very easy to remove your object from the mold. Cut away the container using scissors or a razor blade, being careful not to damage the mold. Gently peel the edges of the mold away from the container. Since you created a wide base for your object, you'll be able to easily remove it from the mold. If any part of it doesn't seem firm or dry, replace the container and let it cure for a little while longer.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Pour the rubber from above the container to avoid air bubbles. Cover the object with the liquid rubber entirely. Wait a full day or night for the rubber to set. Remove the object from the mold.
Article: Sometimes people can come across as mean and unfriendly, when they are really shy or just uncomfortable. Instead of assuming what someone is feeling or what his intentions are, explore options for his behavior and try to give him the benefit of the doubt. Think to yourself, "Why else could he be acting like this?" You will probably come up with a few alternate explanations. For example, if someone is being rude, don't assume he is just mean. Ask yourself, "Could he be acting this way because he is upset or tired? Maybe he doesn't know how that comment sounded." Ask him about it if you can't come up with an explanation or to confirm what you are thinking. You could say, "And why do you say that?" or, "Why'd you decide to do that?" If you can better acquaint yourself with the person's decision making process, it is yet another layer added to his personality concept. Knowing how someone reasons through things tells you a lot about his priorities and assumptions. will be much easier to understand people if you don't expect everyone to think and act like you. Even people with similar personalities have different experiences and backgrounds that shape their opinions and attitudes. Learning more about people can help you appreciate their differences and avoid stereotyping them. A great way to do this is to expose yourself to different types of people, places, and experiences. Watch videos or read books to get a glimpse into how others live. Read articles to explore different belief systems, cultures, and values. Talk to people outside of your comfort zone. Strike up a conversation on the elevator. Talk to the person beside you on the bus. Chat online with someone from another background or country. This means putting yourself in the other person's shoes. When you can empathize with someone you can understand what she is feeling and her perspective, even if you don't feel the same or have the same opinion. Some people are naturally empathetic and others aren't. But it is a skill that can be developed and improved with practice. Increase your empathy by making an effort to think about how people might be feeling around you, or about how characters must be feeling in the books you read and movies you watch. Try thinking to yourself, "If I were her, how would I feel? Why might she feel that?" It's important not just to put yourself in the person's place, but try and actually imagine yourself as that person. For instance, maybe your friend's cat just died. You might think, "If that were me, I would want to be left alone to grieve." But it's not about what you might feel, it's about what your friend might feel. Think about what you know about your friend maybe she likes to be surrounded by people for support. Instead of wanting to be left alone, the way you might, your friend would probably feel better if you came over with a slice of cake and gave her a big hug.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Avoid assumptions. Appreciate differences. Develop empathy.
Article: Make a folder on your computer, containing the images you want to animate. Each image will be a separate frame of the animation. Alternatively, you can convert a short video into an animated GIF. There are many free online GIF generators, including imgflip, makeagif, and gifmaker. These do not have as many features as GIMP or other image-editing software, but can be used quickly and easily without any downloads or registration. If you are making a GIF from a video file, you probably want to select a small portion of the video, instead of uploading the whole thing. You can easily do this for free by downloading VLC, then following these instructions: Open VLC, then use File Open File... to open the video file. Find the beginning of the segment you want to turn into a GIF. Select Playback Record in the top menu. Play the video until the segment you want to "GIF-ify" is over. Press Record again to stop the recording. The new, smaller file is now saved in the same folder as the original video. Look for an Upload Images link. If you are converting a video, look for an Upload Video link instead. Video upload may take a long time if your internet connection is slow or the video file is large. Uploading no more than a few seconds of video is recommended. These online tools usually let you change the order of the images in the GIF, in case you uploaded them in the wrong order. You may also be able to add text, change the size of the images, and set the animation speed. Look for a Generate GIF, create your gif, pr Create Now link. Your images or video will be turned into a GIF animation. Usually, a list of available options will show up, including links to post the GIF in forums, download it, or embed it in an HTML web page.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Choose a series of images or a video. Visit an online GIF generator. Cut out a video segment (optional). Upload the images or video. Edit the GIF. Create your GIF.