Even if you have curly hair, it might be a good idea to straighten it. This will help reduce frizz later on. While straightening curly hair might reduce frizz and define the crimps, it's not necessary. It's up to your style preference. Use a styling mousse if you have very straight hair, or if your hair can't hold a curl. Try to get something lightweight or that enhances curls. Gather all of your hair above ear level into a loose bun. Leave the lower layer of your hair hanging down by your shoulders. You will be working with this layer first. The more, smaller sections you make, the tighter crimp you will get. For a very tight crimp, try to 1 inch (1.27 to 2.54 centimeters) wide sections. The smaller, tighter braids, the better. If you want more volume, start braiding right at the roots. If you want less volume, start braiding only halfway down the hair shaft. Tie each braid off with a small hair elastic. Your hair can be braided into individual, loose hanging braids, or you can braid it in cornrows. Either style will produce a crimp. Be sure to get the front and back of each braid. You will also want to spray the ends of your hair as well. This will protect your hair from the heat of the hair straightener. It will keep your hair from getting too dry or scorched. This step is optional, but a heat protection spray will help prevent damage to your hair. Start close to your roots, and press down on the braid for a few seconds with your straightener. Release the braid, and press the next segment flat. You may need to run the straightener through your braids twice. If you have time, you could allow the braids to set for a few hours or could wear them overnight as an alternative. If you choose this method, braid all of your hair at once. Do not undo the braids just yet. You will work with the upper layer first. This will give the braids enough time to cool down. If you take the braids out too soon, they will lose their crimp. You will repeat the process for the remaining part of your hair. Leave the first section braided during this part. Divide your remaining hair into at least six equal sections. Try to use the same amount of sections as your used in your lower layer. Be sure to spray your hair liberally with a heat protection spray before you straighten it, if you chose to use it. Do not take the braids out if your hair is still warm. If you do, the crimp will fall out. Once your hair is cool, start undoing the braids from the bottom layer first. If you do, your hair will turn frizzy. If the crimp is too tight, you can loosen it by gently running your fingers through your hair. If you must adjust your hair, stick to creating a part. Do this once and then leave it alone. While it's optional, hairspray will preserve your style and help the crimp last longer. Avoid touching your hair throughout the day because it can easily frizz.

Summary: Start with straight, dry, tangle-free hair. Apply product if you want a stronger hold. Pull half of your hair up into a bun. Divide your hair into at least six, equal sections. Braid the sections tightly. Spray each braid generously with a heat protection spray. Run a flat iron over each braid. Wait until the braids cool to undo them. Undo your bun and let your hair down. Repeat the sectioning, braiding, and straightening. Let your hair cool before you take the braids out. Do not brush your hair. Spray your hair with hairspray.

If you want to stop a cold sore from growing or spreading it's essential to ensure that you maintain good hygiene. Keeping your hands clean by regularly washing them with soap and water will limit the chances of it spreading. You should try not to touch the cold sore at all, but you might do it involuntarily, so keeping your hands clean is essential. If you do touch the cold sore, be sure that you wash your hands immediately afterwards. If you don't, you could spread the virus to other parts of your body. You should be conscious that an important part of maintaining good hygiene is about avoiding the risk of spreading the virus to another person. You can take steps against this by doing simple things, such as not sharing objects which come into contact with the area around your cold sore. Don't share items such as towels, cups, lipgloss, a razor, or toothbrushes. It is also important not kiss anybody or perform oral sex. This can transport the virus to your partner. If someone has oral sex while they have a cold sore, they can transmit the virus to their partner and cause herpes in the genital area. If you have a cold sore it can be awkward to wash your face. The key thing to remember is that you don't want to irritate the cold sore. Wash your face twice a day and only use mild soap. If this is irritating your sores, consider using just water. Remember to thoroughly wash your hands before you wash your face.

Summary: Keep your hands clean. Don't risk transporting the virus to someone else. Wash your face gently.

"Firing" refers to the process of heating clay until it sets permanently in the shape it is formed. This is usually done in a kiln, but your polymer clay can be baked in your oven. Check the temperature at which your clay should be baked as listed on the label or instructions your clay came with. Pre-heat your oven first. Putting your clay in the oven before it is at the target heat can have a negative impact on the firing process. Watch the dragon while it is baking. The wings, legs, tail, and sometimes the head can burn. This is especially important if you're not going to paint the dragon, as the burning will be visible. The length of time you should bake your dragon at should also be indicated on the label or instructions that came with your clay. Set a timer so you don't forget to remove your dragon; baking it too long can cause it to crack! While you are waiting for your dragon to bake, you might put away your remaining clay according to the storage directions on its packaging. Clean and put away your knitting needles. Prepare your primer, painting area, and painting supplies. White is a great priming color. It offers a solid base that is high contrast, making it easy for you to see where you have already painted and where you have yet to paint. Primer will also help preserve your acrylic paint; clay can be very porous and may absorb a lot of paint without primer. If this is your first dragon, you might want to choose a single, bold color. This will help you get a feel for how the paint and clay interact, how quickly it dries, where it collects, clumps, and trouble areas as well. After you have painted your solid base, allow your paint to dry fully. Look at your dragon from various angles. Where you notice naturally occurring shadows and contours, you can add a thin line in black to give sharper contrast. A little black on the downward-facing areas of your dragon will give the impression of shadow, making your model look more realistic. Depending on how much or little contour, contrast, or shading you have added, you may have to wait for the paint to dry before moving on. Make these as detailed or as abstract as you'd like. You can leave white primer visible for the whites of your dragon's eyes and add a dot of black complete the eye, but you could also glue googly eyes. Allow any wet paint to dry fully. Now that you've sculpted, fired, and painted your very own dragon, you should show it to your friends and get some pointers. Refine these basic methods and use them to make larger, more intricate models.

Summary: Fire your dragon. Set a timer and wait for baking to finish. Prime the body of your dragon. Paint the body of your dragon. Paint contour and contrast lines. Paint the eyes and face of your dragon. Display your dragon proudly.

The Latin name for this species, Atypidae, denotes the atypical appearance of the spiderwhen viewed from the top, the spider looks somewhat asymmetrical.
Summary: Look for a shiny, black body with no visible markings. Observe the chelicerae; it will be over-sized. Notice the legs, which are sprawling.