Write an article based on this "Cut sprigs of fresh lavender or purchase them dried. Let the lavender dry Lightly crush the lavender and place it in a jar. Pour oil over the flowers. Soak the lavender if you have time and sunlight. If you do not have time or sunlight, heat the oil carefully. Strain the oil. Repeat the process if you wish to make the oil stronger. Add a few drops of vitamin E (optional). Store your oil in a dark bottle or jar."
article: Cut off the stems of lavender along with the flowers, in 6 inch (15 centimeter) segments or longer. The leaves and new stems can be used to infuse oil as well as the flowers, although the woody, thick stems near the base should be avoided. You may use flower buds or strong-smelling flowers. You may wish to pick more lavender than you think you need. Then, if the oil you create isn't strong enough to suit your preferences, you will not have to wait for a new batch of lavender to dry. . If you are using fresh lavender, dry it first in shade or wrapped in a cloth, to enhance its aroma and minimize the chance of the oil becoming rancid. Tie the sprig up with rubber bands or a string and let it hang upside down in a dry, warm area. Exposing it to sunlight will dry the lavender out much faster, but could break down some of its aromatic oils. Fresh cut lavender may take two weeks to dry fully. Some infusers dry it for only one to three days, until it is withered but not crunchy; this reduces the chance of spoilage greatly, but does not eliminate it. Crumble the lavender apart with clean hands, or bruise it slightly with any clean, heavy object to expose its fragrance. If using buds, open them up with a knife or fingers. Place it in a clean jar. Wash your hands and jar first if they are dirty, but dry thoroughly before bringing them into contact with the lavender. Mixing water into the oil may interfere with the infusion. Pour any non-scented or lightly scented oil into the jar, fully covering the lavender but leaving 12 inches (1.252.5cm) of space at the top to allow for expansion. Almond oil, olive oil, or safflower oil are commonly used for this purpose, although you may wish to smell these first and avoid strong-smelling bottles that could overpower the lavender scent. Cover the jar tightly and leave the mixture to soak in a sunny location. It will most likely take at least 48 hours to achieve a noticeable scent, and more typically the oil is left out for three to six weeks. If you do not have enough sunlight or time to use this method, continue to the next step. A faster alternative to the sun-steeping method is to heat the oil and lavender mixture in a double boiler or crockpot for 25 hours, keeping it at a steady temperature between 100120F (3849C). This is only recommended if you have a cooking thermometer and a well-controlled, low temperature heat source, as too much heat can affect the aroma and the shelf life of the oil. Lay a piece of muslin or cheesecloth over a bowl and pour the oil and herb mix over it. Discard the flowers and other lavender pieces in the compost or garden. The same oil can be poured back into the jar and have a new batch of dried lavender placed in it. As described above, leave it out in a sunny location, or heat it at low temperatures, to create a stronger infusion. This can be repeated as many as eight times if you want a powerful oil. Vitamin E can be added at the end of the infusion to increase the shelf life of the oil. This is recommended if you do not have a cool, dark place to store the oil, or if the oil you used is somewhat old or has a short shelf life. Stir in a few drops of vitamin E oil, or cut open a vitamin E gel capsule and pour in the contents. Gather up the muslin and squeeze the material to extract as much as you can over a bowl or measuring cup. Transfer this to a bottle or jar made from dark glass or opaque plastic to prevent overlong exposure to light from breaking the aroma down. The shelf life for lavender infused oil depends on the type and freshness of oil used, but can typically last for months if kept in a dry, dark location.

Write an article based on this "Choose two different colors of clay."
article: Choose colors that stand out next to each other and do not clash. Red and pink, for example, might not be a great idea. Red and orange, though, can make a pleasant sunset-like effect. Complementary colors, or colors opposite from each other on the color wheel, look especially bright when next to each other.

Write an article based on this "Listen closely when someone is speaking to you. Pay attention to nonverbal cues from the person speaking. Avoid planning your response while someone is talking. Wait until they're finished talking before you talk. Think about your response so you can say it with confidence. Ask questions if you need clarification or more information. Speak directly and clearly when you respond. Be ready for someone to disagree with you."
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Whenever someone is talking to you, make eye contact with them and pay attention to what they're telling you. It shows them that you're listening to them and understand what they're saying. Focus your attention entirely on the speaker so they feel comfortable speaking to you. Lean in close or ask the person if you can move to a quieter area if you're having trouble hearing. Body language can say just as much if not more a person's words. While someone is talking to you, observe their body language to help inform how you should respond. For example, if someone keeps looking around or shifting on their feet, they may be nervous or scared. You may want to ask them if they're alright rather than responding to what they say. Also listen to how they say what they're saying. If their voice is loud or aggressive, they may be getting upset or angry about the conversation. You may need to take a different approach when you respond to avoid further escalating the situation. If you get so excited or eager to respond before someone has finished speaking, they'll notice and they may get upset. Wait until they've finished speaking and you've heard everything that they wanted to say before you start to plan your response. It's very rude to interject with your own thoughts while someone is speaking. When you're talking to someone, allow them to finish their thought before you respond. That way you have all of the facts and information that they wanted to convey so you can give a considered and informed response. Sometimes people will add an additional bit of information after they finished their thought. For example, they may say something like, "Oh wait, I forgot to say something." Let them finish saying what they wanted to say. Before you give your response, take a brief moment to consider all of the information that was given to you. If you give a response that is ill-informed, it could show the person that you weren't really listening to what they were saying. Taking a moment to think about your response also ensures that you give an intelligent response. If you couldn't quite hear or understand what someone was saying, don't try to respond with partial or an incorrect understanding. Ask them what they said or what they mean so you can give them a real response. If you're unsure of someone's intention or if you want to allow them to explain what they really mean before you respond, ask an open-ended question like, "What do you mean by that?" It never hurts to ask someone to repeat themselves if you couldn't hear or didn't fully understand what they said. After you've considered what was said to you and you've thought about what you want to say, speak clearly and confidently. Don't use vague or contradictory language to try to sound smarter or clever. People appreciate sincerity, so give them a genuine response that shows them that you care and that you understand them. Make sure they're paying attention to you so you don't have to repeat yourself. Recognize if someone else wants to speak and allow them room to talk as well. Allow the person to respond to what you've said as well. Don't just walk away or end the conversation because you've had a chance to speak. Even if you've thought about what you wanted to say, there is always the possibility that somebody will disagree with what you have to say. That's okay! Just be prepared for someone to dispute or try to disparage you for what you have to say. Keep a cool head and don't lose your temper if someone is trying to provoke you. Allow someone to state their beliefs and opinions. Don't try to force them to accept your views.