You don't need to purchase a special cloth to clean and polish your sterling silver. A soft, lint-free cloth made of a fabric like flannel or microfiber works well. Using a nonabrasive cloth will prevent scratches on your sterling silver. Never use an old t-shirt. Printing and ink on the shirt can damage the silver. Avoid tissues and paper towels, as they can scratch sterling silver. Gently polish the surface of the sterling silver. Make long strokes that go along with the grain of the silver. Avoid rubbing the cloth in circles, which can magnify existing scratches. When the area of the cloth you are using to polish the sterling silver turns black, begin using a new section of the cloth. This will ensure you do not place the tarnish you are removing back on the silver. If you find it difficult to reach tiny, detailed areas of the sterling silver, try using a cotton swab. Make sure the swab is one hundred percent cotton, as other materials may scratch or dull your sterling silver.

Summary: Use a soft, nonabrasive cloth. Make long, back and forth strokes. Use clean sections of the cloth. Try a cotton swab for detail.

Many health clubs, sports stores, and gyms with tennis courts have string mounts they use to restring racquets at a cost, usually somewhere between $25-$50 a job. The machines themselves cost anywhere from $200 to several thousand dollars, depending on the quality. If you play tennis several times a week paying to have $6 worth of string put on your racquet can start to add up, and you'll be able to recoup the savings of buying your own stringing machine relatively quickly. The Gamma X-2 is a common tabletop model, with a 2-point mounting system and drop-weight tension. It's the cheapest and highest-quality string mount for the DIY stringer. If you play a few times a year, or only on weekends, it probably doesn't make sense to invest in your own string mounting system. Pay to have your racquet restrung when the strings wear out, or find one you can use yourself for free. Start by cutting 35 to 40 feet (10.7 to 12.2m) (10 to 12 m) of new string off a spool. For a basic 95 square-inch racquet with a basic crossing pattern, you'll probably need about 38 feet (11.6m) of string to finish the job. In general, it's better to have cut off too much and waste some than start with too short a piece and have to start over. After you string up your racquet the first time, account for the extra you've used to tie the knots and cut a piece of the appropriate size for your racquet. Start with too much and home in on your ideal string length. Use a sharp knife, cut the old and broken strings out of the racquet as soon as possible after you decide they're worn out, or one breaks. Start with the strings in the middle of the racquet and cut towards the outside strings. Inspect the rubber grommets on the rim of the racquet for signs of wear and have new grommets installed if necessary. Depending on the specific restringing machine you're using, the mounting process will be slightly different. Secure the head and the neck of the racquet in the designated mounting brackets and press down on the clamps to secure it firmly. Adjust the tension as directed. 6-point mounting systems distribute the tension on the racquet more evenly, but whatever kind of machine you're using, you need to make sure the clamps are secured on the racquet. It should be tight enough to stay still when you shake the grip, but not so tight as to warp the frame.

Summary: Find a suitable stringing machine. Measure out the string. Prep the racquet for stringing. Mount the racquet on the stringing machine.

Establish your main character in the first scene of the script. Open with dialogue that shows the viewer the character. Place the main character in the setting and have them interact or reflect on the setting. Give the viewer a sense of the main character so they can feel immersed in the story. For example, you may open with a scene where your main character goes to work at their job on Mars, showing their daily routine to introduce them to the reader. Or you may open with dialogue of a fight between the main character and their partner, showing their complicated relationship. The conflict can be something the main character wants, but has a difficult time getting due to obstacles or issues. It can also be a conflict between the main character and another character, where neither character can agree or find common ground. The conflict can also come from an outside factor, such as a bad boss, a mean teacher, or a natural disaster. For example, you may focus on a simple conflict like the main character doesn't want to go to school that day. You can then come up with what the main character would do instead if they skipped school, focusing on the weird or strange things they might do. Bring the setting to life by including details that make it unique and visually engaging. Make the setting particular by including certain objects in a room. Decide what the climate or weather is in the setting. Include buildings and structures that add to the world of the story. For example, you may set your script in a carnival that caters to aliens. You may then include rides that blast the rider to another galaxy or carnival foods that aliens might enjoy. Dialogue in your script should always be doing two things: exploring character and building conflict. Avoid dialogue like "Hi, how are you?" or "Nice day today." Write dialogue that cuts to the chase and tells the reader something about the character. For example, you may give one character a catchphrase that they say whenever they feel stressed or surprised, such as Homer Simpson's famous "D'oh!" You can also have one character with a more casual way of speaking and another character with a more formal way of speaking to create contrast. For example, one character may say, "Sup, alien?" and another character may respond, "Hello there, my illustrious alien friend, how lovely to see you."
Summary: Introduce the main character. Include conflict that involves the main character. Keep the setting engaging. Write dialogue that explores character and conflict.