INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Leave a 12in (1.3cm) stub at the bottom of the blossom so that it will be easier to handle. Make sure that the flower you are using is completely dry and does not have any holes, tears, or bruising. Do not use this method if you wish to use the flowers for food, drink, or cosmetics. Silica gel will render the petals inedible. Choose a container that is wider and deeper than your flower. If you want to dry more than 1 hibiscus flower, make sure that the container is wide enough to fit all of the flowers with space between them. Fill the container with 1 inch (2.5cm) of silica gel. You can find silica gel in the floral section of a craft store. Contrary to its name, it is actually a white, powdery substance. The amount of space you leave between multiple flowers does not have to be exact. As long as the petals are not touching, you will be fine. The 12in (1.3cm) stub at the bottom of the flower will help keep it upright while it dries. Make sure that the undersides of the petals are touching the silica gel. Pour the silica gel slowly over and around the flower so that you don't crush the petals. Keep adding the gel until the flower is completely covered. Ideally, you should have a 1in (2.5cm) thick layer of silica gel on top of the flower. Make sure that the lid is on tightly, as any moisture could prevent the silica gel from working properly. Place the container some place where it won't get accidentally bumped or moved, as this can ruin the flower. The place should be dry and dark, not humid. A cabinet would be ideal. Check the flower after 2 days. If it is not dry and papery, cover it back up with silica gel, and wait longer. Once the 2 to 6 days have passed, open the container and pour out enough of the silica gel to reveal the flower. Scoop the flower up from the bottom with your fingers. Be very careful with it as it will be delicate. Camel hair paintbrushes and powder brushes work great for this. Avoid using stiff brushes as they may tear the flower. Use the brush to delicately wipe off any excess silica that may be clinging to the petals. If you are worried about the flower falling apart, you can place a drop of clear-drying glue into its center. The glue will help hold the petals together once it dries. You can decoupage the flower onto a box or card, or you can add it to a homemade candle. If you aren't happy with the flower's shape, you can add it to a bowl of potpourri. Do not use these flowers in soaps, teas, or makeup. The silica gel would render them unsafe for consumption and cosmetic use.

SUMMARY: Cut the stem off of a hibiscus flower. Pour 1 inch (2.5cm) of silica gel into a glass or plastic container. Place the flower stem-first into the silica gel. Cover the flower with more silica gel. Cover the container with a lid and leave it alone for 2 to 6 days. Take the flower out of the silica gel. Dust excess silica gel off of the flower with a soft brush. Use the dried flower in crafts.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are two main types of Roku, both of which will require your TV to have at least one HDMI port to use: Roku Player Resembles a box. Comes with several cables. Roku Stick Resembles a flash drive (memory stick). Comes with at least one power cable. All HDTVs have at least one HDMI port; the HDMI port resembles a trapezoid, and can often be found on the back of the TV (though some TVs have the HDMI port(s) on the side). Depending on your Roku type, this process will vary slightly: Roku Player Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the back of the Roku Player's box, then plug the other end into the HDMI port on the back or side of your TV. Roku Stick Plug the HDMI connector on the end of your Roku Stick into the HDMI port on the back or side of your TV. Most HDTVs have more than one HDMI port. If your TV doesn't have an HDMI port, you cannot use a Roku Stick with your TV; you may be able to buy an HDMI to Component adapter if your TV has component (e.g., red, white, and yellow) ports. On TVs which have more than one HDMI port, you'll see a number next to the port into which you plugged the Roku. This number may be written as "HDMI 1", HDMI 2", and so on. Your TV may also just have the ports labeled with individual numbers (e.g., "1", "2", etc.). Both the Roku Player and the Roku Stick require connection to a power source (e.g., an electrical outlet): Roku Player Plug one end of the included power cable into the back of the player box, then plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Streaming Stick (model 3800 and down) Plug one end of the included power cable into the back of the stick, then plug the other end into an electrical outlet. If your Roku Stick has a USB power cable and your TV has a USB port, you can instead plug the USB cable into your Roku Stick and your TV. Streaming Stick+ (model 3810) Plug one end of the included power cable into the side of the stick, then plug the other end into an electrical outlet. If your Roku Stick has a USB power cable and your TV has a USB port, you can instead plug the USB cable into your Roku Stick and your TV. Turn on your TV, then press the Input, Video, or Source button on the remote (or the TV) and select the HDMI slot into which the Roku Stick is inserted. This will open the Roku's setup screen, from which point you can begin setting up your Roku.

SUMMARY:
Determine your Roku type. Plug the Roku into your TV's HDMI port. Note the HDMI port's number. Attach the Roku to a power source. Switch to the Roku's input.