INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Have a friend or helper measure down from the top of your head down to where you want the veil to end. A typical veil would come down to your fingertips, but other popular lengths include shoulder, elbow, floor, chapel, and cathedral. Look for something that is around 72 inches (182.88 centimeters) wide. If you are making a shorter veil (ie: shoulder length), consider getting something that is around 55 inches (139.7 centimeters) wide. If you are making a really long veil (ie: floor or chapel), consider getting 108-inch (274.32-centimeter) wide tulle instead. This way, it will be more proportionate. You can leave your veil rectangular, but a rounded bottom will give you a nicer shape. Lay your tulle out with the bottom edge facing you. Fold the tulle in half, then cut the bottom (loose) corners off so that they are rounded. Your veil may look a lot wider than it is long at this point, but that is alright. You don't really have to do this, but since it is your special day, why not go full-out and make yourself feel like a princess? You can hand-sew a beaded trim for something more delicate. You can also sew some narrow, white, satin ribbon instead. If you are sewing ribbon onto the edge, sew it an inch or two (2.54 to 5.08 centimeters) away from the edge first, then trim off the excess tulle. You can do it by hand using a running stitch or on a sewing machine using a straight stitch. If you choose to do it on a machine, sew two rows, about -inch (1.27-centimeter) apart. For a full veil, sew all the way across the top, straight edge. For a less-full veil, sew across the center part, leaving a gap on either side. Gently tug on the end of your stitching until the tulle gathers. Keep pulling until the gathered area is the same width as your comb, about 2 to 4 inches (5.08 to 10.16 centimeters). Tie the thread off into a secure knot, then cut off the excess. If you used a sewing machine, pull on the bobbin threads. Match up the top edge of the veil with the top edge of the comb. Sew the veil to the comb, wrapping the thread around the comb and between the teeth. Tie the thread off in a tight knot, then snip off the excess. Some people like to wrap ribbon or extra around the comb first. Use a needle and thread, sew on some pearls, silk flowers, beads, or rhinestones onto the comb. Be sure to choose something that matches your dress. If you must glue something on, use fabric glue. Hot glue tends to get messy, and it can melt on a hot day.

SUMMARY: Decide how long you want the veil to be. Purchase the tulle. Cut the bottom of your veil into a rounded rectangle, if desired. Consider adding some trim to the rounded edge. Sew across the top, straight edge. Gather your stitching, then tie the thread off. Sew the tulle to a hair comb. Decorate the comb, if desired.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Algae flourishes when there is too much phosphate and nitrogen in your tank. There are many different sources of these nutrients, so always be very cautious about what you are adding to your tank. If you use tap water to replenish your tank, purify it with a reverse osmosis/deionizing unit to remove any unwanted nutrients. You can purchase units that attach directly to your faucet, providing purified water from your tap. If you choose to use a unit like this, be sure to change the filters as often as the manufacturer recommends. If you purchase a saltwater mix, make sure to read the packaging carefully and only choose products that are nitrogen- and phosphate-free. Too much food can also be a source of nutrients for algae. To avoid this, make sure to only provide as much food as your fish can eat in a few minutes. Too many fish in your tank can also cause increased levels of phosphate and nitrogen. If this seems to be a problem for you, consider moving some of your fish to another tank. Algae also needs light to grow, so be careful not to leave the aquarium lights on more than necessary. About 10-12 hours per day is plenty. If you have persistent algae problems in your fish tank, and reducing the amount of nutrients has not yet solved the problem, you may need to change some of the water. It is usually a bad idea to get rid of all of the water in your tank and start over. By doing this, you will be killing off all of the beneficial bacteria that your fish need to survive. Instead, replace 10-30% of the old water. You can purchase an aquarium siphon to easily remove the old water from your tank. If you do this once a month, you will soon notice a significant difference in the amount of algae in your tank. Vacuuming the substrate and cleaning off any decorations you have in your tank may also help. You can purchase special aquarium vacuums that are designed for this purpose. If you have a small freshwater tank and you want less maintenance, consider investing in a new tank that cleans itself. There are two different types of self-cleaning tanks available, and both will significantly reduce the amount of time you spend cleaning, so they may be worth the investment. Some self-cleaning tanks use a gentle pump to remove dirty water. All you need to do is turn the pump on and place a cup under the pump to catch the dirty water. Then add clean water to replenish your tank. The pump is not strong enough to bother the fish, so you can leave them in the tank. Other self-cleaning tanks incorporate small gardens on top to naturally clean the tank. This is done automatically, so there's nothing you need to do.

SUMMARY: Eliminate excess nutrients. Change the water. Get a self-cleaning tank.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you use briquettes, give them plenty of time to heat up. The briquettes will be ready when they are almost completely gray. When you make sardines, you want to keep them moist and juicy. Wrap each fish in a grape leaf.

SUMMARY: Turn your grill on. Brush grape leaves with olive oil. Cook sardines for 5 to 6 minutes on 1 side and then gently turn them over with kitchen tongs.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The best thing you can do is to bring home a thick gym mat, which will give you some cushioning without letting you sink in too far, as a mattress would. If you don't have that, consider using a long couch cushion or a mattress, while being careful not to sink into them too much if you don't have enough momentum, you may end up falling back into the handstand position and then sinking in to the floor instead of springing up. You can also consider using a trampoline, if you have one, to give yourself the confidence to use a harder surface. Just remember that you won't need nearly as much momentum to fall backward on a trampoline. If you're trying the back handspring outside in your yard, pick a softer surface, like a grassy surface that's a little pliable, instead of concrete or another harder surface that won't give.

SUMMARY:
Use a padded surface.