Problem: Article: Heat the kiln at a rate of +500F (+275C) per hour, until it reaches 1100F (590C). This will just start to heat the bottles. If you are using ceramic molds, you may want to use a slower heating rate to reduce the risk of cracking the molds. "Soaking" the glass at this temperature ensures that every part of the glass reaches the correct temperature. Pay close attention to the steps below to find out how long to keep the kiln at each temperature. This time, heat the kiln at a rate of no more than +250F (+140C) per hour, for a little more than an hour. At this point, the glass will just begin to lose its shape, especially in the middle. You can hold the temperature here for 20 minutes if you're aiming for a flatter, wider middle, or move on after a few minutes if you want the middle to keep more of its shape. Heat at a rate of +300F (+165C) per hour if using ceramic molds, or faster if not. Stay at this temperature until the bottles have slumped to the desired appearance. This is the step that changes most, based on your bottles, kiln, and desired appearance. Consider these numbers a starting point for your first project. Always wear eye protection while looking through a peephole. If your kiln doesn't have a window or peephole, you won't be able to check on the bottles. Lift the lid of the kiln taking care to protect yourself from the heat to cool the kiln rapidly until it reaches a temperature between 900 and 1100F (480 to 590C). The less time the bottle spends at high temperatures, the lower the chance of devitrification, or the forming of cloudy surface textures. Glass takes on significant stress when heated, and can crack or become brittle if it is not "annealed", a process in which the glass molecules are rearranged in a more stable pattern before they cool. There are two common ways to do this: The simplest method, which is usually sufficient for bottles, is to let the kiln cool gradually, never by more than -150F (-80C) per hour. If you kiln cools faster than this, you'll need to briefly fire it occasionally to counteract the cooling. For more effective annealing, leave the kiln at 900F (480C) for a full hour. Different types of glass have different optimal annealing temperatures, so to be extra-safe you could also leave it at 1000F (540C) and/or 800F (425C) for an hour each, starting with the highest temperature first. The bottles should have slumped flat. If you used kiln paper and the fibers stuck to the bottle, wear a respirator mask while cleaning them off the glass.
Summary: Fire the kiln to 1100F (590C). Hold this temperature for ten minutes. Heat more slowly to 1300F (700C). Heat rapidly to about 1450F (790C). Flash vent the kiln to about 1000F (540C). Anneal the glass. Let the kiln cool to room temperature.

Problem: Article: You will want to find an area to work with your dog that is as free from distractions as possible. By removing your dog from a noisy or busy location, you can help it to focus and learn how to high-five quickly. Never train your dog for more than fifteen minutes at a time. This can cause your dog to become frustrated and hinder training efforts. When you train your dog, you will be rewarding them with treats until they learn how to high-five. Make sure you find a good mix between healthy ingredients and your dog's favorite flavors when selecting a treat. Store bought treats are considered safe to give to your dog. However, you must still avoid over-feeding your dog. Apples (without seeds), strawberries, bananas, cooked sweet potatoes, carrots, lettuce and spinach are some examples of healthy and safe treats for your dog. When you reward your dog, you will have to do so at the exact moment they behave in a way you want them to. Rewarding too far before or after they respond to your command will only confuse them and may accidentally reinforce poor behaviors. At the same time, give your dog a treat and offer a positive response such as "Good boy". Reward your dog just after they perform an action that you want to encourage.
Summary: Find a quiet place to train your dog. Get the best treats. Train your dog carefully.

Problem: Article: Simply tossing your white clothes into the wash with a laundry detergent specially designed to get rid of stains is probably the easiest way to get rid of yellow stains. Wash your clothes in the laundry as you normally would with the stain-removing detergent to remove the stains in 1 step. There are a lot of detergents on the market that will not only remove your stains, but also leave your clothes smelling terrific! You can find laundry detergent designed to remove stains at most grocery stores and mass retailers where detergent is sold. Add the capful of bleach to a load of white clothes along with detergent to remove stains while also improving your clothes' overall shine. However, make sure your clothes can be safely bleached before you wash them this way. Avoid bleaching colored clothes or delicates, as the bleach might damage them. You can check to see if your clothes can be safely bleached by looking at their tags. If a hollow white triangle is on the tags, this means they can be safely bleached. If the triangle has diagonal stripes in the middle of it, those clothes can only be treated with non-chlorine bleach. If the tag on your clothes contains a solid triangle with an X on top of it, that means they cannot be bleached at all. Bluing agent adds the slightest hint of blue to your clothes, which actually combines with the yellow hue of your stains to make them white. Mix the agent with cold water, per the instructions on the bottle, then toss it into your laundry machine with the detergent and the stained clothes and wash them as normal. You can buy bluing agent at any department store or grocery store that sells laundry detergent. Note that bluing agent isn't actually a cleaning agent, so although it will offset the yellow hue of your stains, it won't do anything to make them cleaner. Borax is a naturally occurring mineral that helps to remove stains from clothes and even deodorizes and brightens them. Add 0.5 cups (120mL) of borax to your laundry along with detergent at the beginning of the wash cycle to wash clothes with odorous stains. Borax is also a great multipurpose cleaner you can use to clean the inside of your car, your pet's bedding, and even the washing machine itself! If the stains on your clothes were caused by rust, there are a number of commercial products specifically designed to remove rust that you can use. Simply add the rust remover to your washing machine as it's filling with water and let the clothes soak in it for 5 minutes. Then, add your detergent and wash the clothes as normal. Be sure to follow the usage instructions on the bottle very closely, as rust remover fumes can be dangerous when inhaled. To best protect yourself, wear rubber safety gloves when handling rust remover.
Summary:
Use a stain-removing laundry detergent to remove stains in the wash. Wash your clothes with 1 capful of bleach if they aren't delicates. Add bluing agent to the laundry to remove stains and whiten clothes. Clean your clothes with borax if the stains also smell. Use rust remover to remove yellow stains caused by rust.