Prior to purchasing your fruit, it can be helpful to have a plan or a general idea of what the finished product will look likeespecially since the possibilities are endless! When you have a general idea of the size and design, you be able to more accurately estimate the type of fruit you need to purchase and how much of each kind you need to buy. Make a bouquet with nothing but strawberries. Craft a more complex bouquet out of all different types of fruits, like pineapple, watermelon, and muskmelon. Cut your fruit into unique shapes, such as stars, balls, and animals. Transform your fruit into a replica of a baby, bride, or one of your favorite characters. If you are not a visual person, it may be helpful to conduct a quick internet search for examples of fruit and floral arrangements. Allow these images to inspire your vision for the fruit bouquet. You may find or draw a design that roughly resembles a floral display, and then have fun imagining which fruit will replace the flowers. If you're not a planner, feel free to design the bouquet as you are creating it. When you choose fruits, there are several factors to consider. Does the fruit brown quickly? Is the fruit hardy enough to stay on a skewer? Do the colors of the fruit complement each other and or your theme? Popular fruits for edible arrangements include: Berries: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries Melon: watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew Citrus fruits: oranges, mangos, and pineapple Grapes Fruit bouquets are edible centerpieces. In order to keep your arrangement looking fresh and appetizing, do not include fruits that brown quickly. These fruits include: Bananas Pears Apples Fruit pairs really well with sweet treats. You can elevate your fruit arrangement to a delectable dessert by dipping a portion of the fruit in milk, white, or dark chocolate. You may also wish to add mini-marshmallows or puffed cereal to your skewers. Fruit bouquets are displayed in a variety of containers, including vases, cups, pots, and baskets. You can even use other fruit as a base, such as a melon or apple. Select a container that is appropriate for your party or gathering.
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One-sentence summary -- Search for inspiration. Select your fruits. Avoid fruits that brown. Consider adding sweets to your arrangements. Choose a base for your arrangement.

When creating a snail farm, you'll have to use a single species of snail. The smaller helix pomatia and helix aspersa can lay hundreds of eggs and can survive in seasonal climates. The larger achatina achatina and archchatina marginata can only live in climates that are warm all year round. Research common snail types in your region and choose the one you'd like to farm. The helix aspersa is a popular snail to farm in Europe. There are different local and federal regulations regarding snail farms depending on where you live. For instance, in the USA, it's illegal to transport most snail types over state lines without a special permit. Other countries will have their own restrictions and laws about starting a snail farm. Check on your country's website for agriculture to determine what forms and permits you may need to start a snail farm. In some countries certain snail species are deemed as invasive and are thus illegal to own. The lissachatina fulica or the large African land snail is illegal in the USA. If you want to start a snail farm, you'll need to get snails. Look online to find another snail farm near you, where you can purchase adult snails. It's always best to be able to examine the snails before you buy them so that you know they are healthy. When you first start your snail farm, you'll want to get healthy, fully grown snails that will lay eggs and help populate your farm. Look on the shell of the snail. If there is a lip, they are a fully grown snail. The lip will look like rolled or curled shell near the entrance of the shell. Choose snails that fit in their shell, as this is an indication that they are healthy. If you are farming smaller snails, there's a max of 6 snails per square meter. If raising larger snails, you'll need at least 1 square meter for each snail. Getting more snails than this will lead to overpopulation and an unhealthy snail population. If you get more snails they will lay more eggs.
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One-sentence summary -- Decide which species of snail you want to farm. Make sure that you have the proper permits for the snail farm. Purchase your snails online or find snails in your garden. Choose fully grown snails. Get enough snails for the size of your farm.

A whitish tip is a surefire indication that the marker has run out of ink. Also, if the marker makes a squeaky noise while you're drawing or coloring, it needs to be refilled. If your marker strokes are showing up as streaky or inconsistent, you may be running out of ink. Compare strokes made by a newer or recently refilled marker to determine if the quality of the color has declined. If you've had your Copic markers for 3 years or longer and haven't refilled them, it's time to do so. Copic markers have a 3-year shelf life, meaning the ink may evaporate after 3 years, leading to inconsistent coloring.
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One-sentence summary -- Identify a white tip or squeaky sounds. Look for streaky ink and inconsistent coloring. Refill the markers after 3 years.

Cold water helps reduce the denim's dye from bleeding. Use a natural soap and don't apply too much pressure when scrubbing. Soak your jeans for a couple minutes and then let them dry on a hanger. You can effectively wash and soak your jeans in your kitchen sink, as long as it's clean. Clog the drain, and fill the sink with cold water. Add your fabric soap while the water is filling up the sink. You don't have to clean and soak your jeans to freshen them. Reap the benefits of nature by simply hanging your jeans up during the day. Keep your jeans out of direct sunlight or else they will fade due to the sunlight. Instead of washing your jeans, you can alternatively mist the jeans. Use a squirt bottle and fill with one part cold water and the other part vodka. Spray down the jeans with solution and then hang them on a clothesline. Once the jeans have dried, place them in the freezer. This technique doesn't clean bacteria off of the jeans, but eliminates odors from the jeans. This an alternative to cleaning your jeans in a washing machine or by hand. This is a good technique if you want preserve the longevity of your jean's quality. Even though your black jeans won't show all stains, you should still attempt to treat the ones you know about. There are many products that can be used as stain removers. Remove stains as you get them to reduce the amount of washing times. Resist the urge to throw the jeans into the wash after spilling marinara on them. Pine Sol wooden floor polish removes tough grease stains and Motsenbocker's Lift Off removes paint without damaging the dye of the denim. You can also find natural based denim stain spotter to use on the go. Jeans can stay clean without much effort. There are occasions to use a machine wash, like if you've been frolicking in the mud, but typically they need a simple freshener. A quick way to freshen your jeans safely is by steaming them. You can use an iron's steam function, if your iron has that function, or bring them into the shower with you. Place the jeans on a hanger and place them in an area where they won't get wet. Take a hot shower as you normally would, and when you're done, the jeans will be fresher than before. Steam removes odor from your jeans similar to the misting and freezing technique.
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Wash your jeans by hand in cold water. Hang your jeans outside. Mist and freeze your jeans. Use stain removers. Steam your jeans.