In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you want your piece to have additional texture, add it while the clay is still soft for the best effect. Use items like leaves, needles, or rubber stamps for a variety of different textures. Always be gentle when using tools and stamps, as it can be easy to puncture or dent the clay. If you happen to make a stamp or mark you don't like, simply dip your fingers in water and gently rub them over the area until the mark is smooth. If your piece is made of air-dry clay, be sure to check the directions to find out how long you should let the piece dry before handling it. For clay that needs to be fired in a kiln, make sure the clay is dry to the touch, which can take 12-24 hours, depending on the clay that you used and the size of the project. Then, carefully transport the piece to the kiln. For air-dry clay, you can use a fine grain sandpaper, such as an 80- or 120-grit, to remove small imperfections and smooth the surface before adding paint. with an acrylic or latex paint if you want to add color. Select a paint that is safe for use on clay and that doesn't require firing in a kiln, since air-dry clay can't withstand high temperatures. Apply the paint using brushes, sponges, or other techniques, and then let it air dry according to the directions on the paint. If you plan to use the pottery for eating or drinking, opt for a food-safe paint and apply a food-grade sealant all over the piece after the paint is completely dry. Locate a kiln at a local community center, art space, or library, and schedule a time to fire your piece. Carefully lower the item into the kiln, and close the lid. Make sure the kiln is set to the correct temperature for "bisque" firing, which is the first stage of firing the pottery. When it's finished, carefully remove the item from the kiln to add a glaze. If you're not sure what that temperature should be, check the directions on the clay packaging. If you don't have the packaging, research the type of clay you're using to find the ideal firing temperature. Dip the item into the glaze, or paint the glaze onto the newly-fired piece. If you want to add multicolor designs, use brushes or sponges to apply the glazes in an abstract design, since they will sometimes blend and run together in the kiln. If you prefer the natural color of the clay, apply a clear glaze for extra protection. Keep in mind that the color of the glaze when it is applied can look different than when it is fired. Be sure to choose the glaze based on the fired color! Avoid putting glaze on the bottom of the piece, since this can make it stick to the kiln. Transfer the item to the kiln by holding the base to avoid smudging the glaze. Check the glaze packaging and set the kiln to the correct temperature, which is normally lower than the bisque firing temperature. Make sure the item isn't touching any other pottery in the kiln, and close the lid to start firing. Once it is finished, carefully remove the item from the kiln! After it's fired, you can safely touch and handle the kiln without affecting the glaze, since it should be completely cured and hardened. If you're not sure of the appropriate temperature, check online for temperature charts that list a variety of glazes.
Summary: Create texture with imprints, stamps, and other tools. Let the clay dry overnight until it becomes lighter in color. Paint air-dry clay Fire the clay in a kiln if you aren't using an air-dry clay. Apply a glaze according to the instructions on the packaging. Place the piece in the kiln for a second time to seal the glaze.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Only use soap made for washing down material, as it will be gentle on the stuffing in the sleeping bag. Avoid using regular detergents and soaps, as they are too harsh and can damage the down. Look for down soap at your local hardware store or online. Follow the instructions on the label to determine how much soap to use. If your sleeping bag is stuffed with synthetic materials, get a fragrance-free soap made for use on synthetic insulation. Check your local superstore or look online for a speciality soap for synthetic materials. You can also use a mild soap like Woolite in a pinch as long as it is fragrance-free. Consult the instructions on the label to determine how much soap to use to clean the sleeping bag. Do not use powdered or liquid laundry detergent, bleach, or fabric softeners on down or synthetic sleeping bags, as they can leave residue behind and ruin the material. If you have a front-loading machine at home, use it to wash the sleeping bag. Go to a laundromat if you do not have a front-loading washing machine, as their commercial-sized front-loading machines will be gentle enough to wash the sleeping bag without damaging it. Do not use a top-loading washer, as it will be too harsh on the sleeping bag and tear the material. Let the machine run once on a gentle cycle with nothing in it. This will remove any soap, residue, or debris in the machine so none of it gets on the sleeping bag. Turning the sleeping bag inside out will ensure it gets a good clean, as sweat and body oils tend to accumulate inside the bag. Close all the zippers and fasten all the Velcro closures on the sleeping bag. Loosen all the drawstrings so the fabric is exposed, and open the foot vent on the sleeping bag, if there is one. If your sleeping bag does not have a waterproof lining inside, leave it turned right side out. Place the sleeping bag and the soap in the washing machine. Then, set the cycle to gentle or delicate and a low temperature. The wash should take 40-50 minutes, depending on the machine. Run the machine again once the first wash is done at the same temperature and setting. This will allow the soap to really rinse out of the sleeping bag.
Summary: Use soap formulated for a down-filled sleeping bag, if applicable. Get soap designed for synthetic materials if the bag isn't made of down. Wash the bag in a front-loading washing machine. Rinse out the machine by running an empty cycle. Turn the sleeping bag inside out if it has a waterproof lining. Wash the sleeping bag on a gentle cycle at the lowest temperature. Add an additional rinse cycle to ensure all the soap is removed.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Screening will be enabled, so you won't have picked up the phone even after you answer the call. Instead, you will be given a list of options of what to do: pressing 1 will answer the call and pressing 2 will send it to voicemail. If you hear part of the voicemail and see that you should answer it, just press * and you'll be connected to the person on the other end of the line. Make sure to listen to your phone's prompts at the beginning -- some systems will require you to press * to pick up the call while others will say that you should press 1 + 4.
Summary:
Answer the phone during the call. Press 2. Listen to the voicemail. Press * if you want to answer the phone at any time.