It can be difficult to dab the Beauty Blender into certain products, such as a concealer in a tube with a wand applicator or a cream blush stick. In those cases, dot the makeup directly onto the skin in the area(s) where you want to apply it. Start by applying a small amount of the makeup, and only adding more if you need it. The sponge will blend out the product quite a bit, so a little can go a long way. Once the makeup is dotted onto your skin, bounce the damp sponge over the product to gently blend it into the skin. If you're concerned about the makeup spreading too far as you blend, use the pointed end of the Beauty Blender. Because the sponge will pick up some of the product as you blend it out, be careful not to press the Beauty Blender onto other areas of the face or you may transfer the makeup. When you stipple makeup that's already on the skin with the Beauty Blender, it can sometimes look a little patchy. To get a flawless, even finish, roll the side of the sponge over the area to smoothe out any streaks or patches. Rolling the side of the Beauty Blender all over your face is an ideal finishing step to your look no matter how you apply your makeup. It will ensure that your makeup is fully blended, and there are no harsh edges or streaks. Just as when you use your Beauty Blender to apply makeup, make sure to wash your sponge after you've finished blending out your makeup so it's ready for your next use.
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One-sentence summary -- Dot the makeup onto your face. Stipple the Beauty Blender over the makeup. Roll the sponge over the area to smooth the makeup.

If you treat your prosthesis like a shameful secret, your date might feel like it is a bigger deal than it actually is. Instead, treat it like a quirk of yourssimilar to your love of cheesy jokes or interest in riding horses. Your prosthesis might seem a little unusual to other people, but to you, it's an ordinary part of life. If you end up in a long-term relationship with your date, they'll probably end up seeing it the same way. Don't overthink it. Your prosthesis is not a huge deal, and your date doesn't need to see it that way. After you discuss it for a few minutes, change the subject and talk about something else. This will help to prevent your prosthesis from becoming the sole focus of your date. Although leading with a discussion of your prosthesis might not be the best idea, you should also avoid hiding it. If you have a more visible prosthesis, it might be best to talk about it early and get a feel for how comfortable your date is with it. If your prosthesis is not readily visible, you can feel out the conversation and talk about it when you feel more comfortable. Either way, it is important that you eventually discuss it with your date. Try having a trustworthy friend or family member help you to come up with a few sentences you can memorize to introduce your prosthesis. This may help you to feel less anxious about it and enjoy your date. You might even wait for a few dates to reveal that you have a prosthesis to better feel out the other person. However, if you want any kind of serious relationship with your date, you should let them know sooner rather than later. Unless this is a very blind date, odds are that your date already knows a few things about you. Whoever set you up on your date may have informed them about your prosthesis, doing much of the reveal work for you. If you think that your date might already know about your prosthesis, ask about your mutual friend or acquaintance and what they told your date about you. Even if your date does not mention it, it may give you an opportunity to reveal your prosthesis. If you have been set up by a mutual friend, you might ask your date something like "How much did Tim tell you about me?" or "What did Tim tell you about me?" If you are less comfortable with cutting to the chase and bringing up your prosthetic device, you may want to wait for the conversation to turn to it. Simply talk to your date and wait for a good moment to bring it up. You can also set up the reveal by gently nudging the conversation in that direction. For example, if your date mentions that someone in their family has a prosthetic, you could use that as an opportunity to bring up your own prosthesis and say something like "You know, I also have a prosthesis." Or, if your date asks you to tell them about yourself, then you could mention the prosthesis briefly as part of your response. A great way to reveal your prosthesis to a date and defuse any tension is by using humor. Although you do not want to minimize your experience, highlighting your prosthetic device by making a joke may diffuse any anxiety you have and make your date feel more comfortable. Using a joke also highlights your sense of humor, which your date should find appealing. Ultimately, it is entirely up to your to determine how comfortable you feel using jokes that make light of your prosthesis. If you are okay with it, a "Here, take may hand" type of joke may be a great icebreaker. However, avoid making yourself uncomfortable and minimizing your own experience in a misguided effort to make your date feel more at-ease.
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One-sentence summary -- Don't make it into a big deal. Be upfront about it generally. Ask them how much they already know about you. Try to bring it up organically. Be funny.

There are a few different types of solar cells to buy, and most good options are either made in the United States, China, or Japan. However, the best cost-to-efficiency option is most likely polycrystalline cells. The number of cells you should buy depends on the amount of energy you're looking to produce. The specs should be listed when you purchase the cells. Make sure to buy extras. These cells are extremely fragile. Cells can most easily be bought online through websites like Ebay, but you may be able to purchase some from your local hardware store. It may be necessary to clean wax off of the cells, if the manufacturer ships them in wax. To do this, dip them in hot, but not boiling, water. Each cell shouldn't cost more than $1.30 per watt. You will need a thin board made out of a non-conductive material, such as glass, plastic, or wood, to attach the cells to. Lay out the cells in the arrangement you will use, then measure the dimensions and cut a board to that size. Leave an extra inch or two at both ends of the board. This space will be used for the wires that connect the rows together. Wood is a more common backing material to choose because it's easier to drill through. You'll need to drill holes in it for the cell wires to pass through. When you look at your polycrystalline cells, you'll see a large number of small lines going in one direction (the long distance) and two larger lines going in the other direction (the short distance). You will need to connect tabbing wire to run down the two larger lines and connect to the back of the next cell in the array. Measure the length of that larger line, double the length, and then cut two pieces for each cell. Using a flux pen, run 2-3 lines of flux down the length of each cell strip, or group of three squares. Make sure to do this on the back of the cells. This will keep the heat of the soldering from causing oxidation. Use a soldering iron to melt a thin coat of solder onto the back of the cell strips. This step is not necessary if you purchase pre-soldered tabbing, which is often a better option because it cuts time in half, heats up the cells only once, and wastes less solder. However, it's more expensive. Heat the first half of a piece of tabbing wire with a soldering iron. Then bond the wire's end to a cell. Repeat this bonding process for each cell.
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Purchase the cells. Measure and cut a backing board. Measure and cut all of your tabbing wire. Flux the work area. Solder the tabbing. Bond the wire to the cells.