In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You can print your picture by making a photocopy of an original photograph or by printing it out with a laser printer. Do not use an inkjet printer for this project. Black and white photos work best, but you could also experiment with any photograph that has a lot of contrast in color and shade. Consider adjusting the contrast of your photograph before printing or copying it. Make the contrast as high as possible without damaging the quality of the image. Use scissors to cut out a piece of transparent contact paper that is just the right width and height to fit over your picture. Remove the backing from the contact paper, revealing the adhesive side. Carefully place this adhesive side onto the image. Make sure that the inked side of the image faces the adhesive as you press the two pieces together. If there is excess contact adhesive, press it onto plain white paper. Doing so will make it easier to work with. Firmly rub the contact paper onto the image, making sure that all of the inked parts of the picture are firmly stuck to the contact paper. Work from the paper side instead of the plastic contact paper side for best results. Cut away any excess paper using a pair of scissors. For best results, make sure that there is enough contact paper to completely wrap around the outside of the candle holder. Fill a sink or plastic tub with warm water and submerge the picture in it. Let the picture soak for 7 minutes or more. The paper and contact paper will both appear very soggy when done. Take the picture out of the water and gently roll your thumb over the soggy paper side of the picture, peeling away the paper and leaving only inked plastic behind. Work under running water for best results. Note that some of the paper may fall off on its own due to the moisture. The image should have completely transferred itself onto the plastic portion of the contact paper. If you rub the image too forcefully, however, you could cause some of the ink to smear or wipe off. Place the plastic strip on a dry surface, like a table or counter, and let the entire thing air dry completely. The ink side should face up as the strip dries. Even though the ink will not seem sticky when the contact paper is wet, it will become sticky again once the contact paper dries. Note that you may also see a few dots of paper after the strip dries. If this happens, rub these bits of paper off under running water, then let the strip dry again. Place the contact paper strip around the outside of a clear glass candle votive, pressing it firmly into place. Keep the inked, sticky side of the contact paper toward the glass. This adhesive should be all you need to hold the strip in place. Use your thumb to smooth out any bubbles or creases. Keep the strip as straight and flat as possible as you adhere it to the glass. Place a candle inside the decorated candle holder and light it. The picture on the outside of the glass should be beautifully illuminated. This step successfully completes the entire process.
Summary: Obtain the picture. Cut a piece of contact paper. Peel off the backing. Trim everything down. Soak the picture in water. Remove the paper. Dry the strip. Carefully adhere the picture to the glass. Place a candle inside.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: A fresh artichoke will be quite heavy and deep green. The artichoke should also have tight leaves that make a squeaking sound when squeezed together. The leaves should not look dry or split apart. Smaller artichokes tend to be more tender, but large artichokes have larger hearts, and the hearts are generally the sweetest, most flavorful part of the vegetable. Rinse well under cool, running water and pat dry with clean paper towels. Artichokes tend to hold a considerable amount of dirt and debris inside the tips of the leaves, so you should gently scrub the artichoke with your fingers as you rinse it to dislodge most of the dirt. You can also let the artichoke soak briefly in a bowl of cool water for a few minutes before rinsing it, but this is not strictly necessary. Rinsing is usually a sufficient way to clean an artichoke. Do not wash artichokes before storing them since doing so could cause them to spoil faster. Wait until immediately before you plan to steam the vegetable. . Use a sharp knife to cut off all but 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the stem. You could cut the stem off completely if you plant to serve the artichokes upright. Artichoke stems are edible, but they tend to be bitter, so many people prefer not to eat them. Use your fingers to strip the bottom leaves from the artichoke. You should be able to remove them with your fingers, but if you have a hard time, cut the leaves away with a knife or scissors. You only need to remove the small, fibrous leaves from the very bottom of the artichoke. You do not need to remove the outer leaves along the side. Hold the artichoke on its side with one hand and use your other hand to cut off 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the pointed top with a sharp knife. This step is not strictly necessary, but removing the tip can make the artichokes safer and easier to eat. Use sharp kitchen scissors to snip off the prickly tips from the remaining outer leaves along the sides. The leaves themselves are good to eat, but these prickly portions can scrape your mouth and taste unpleasant. Rub one-half of a cut lemon over all the cut edges of each artichoke. Artichokes are prone to oxidation and browning once cut. Acids, like lemon juice, slow the oxidation process long enough for you to cook and serve the artichoke.
Summary:
Choose good artichokes. Wash the artichokes. Slice off the stems Remove the outer leaves. Cut off the top, if desired. Trim the remaining leaf tips. Treat with lemon.