Q: Peppermint tea is a perennial favorite for many people. Peppermint is generally easy to grow and enjoys semi-shaded spots. Keep mint out of full sun, though, or it may begin to wilt. The herb can quickly spread from one part of a garden to another, so unless you want it escaping across the herb garden, keep it pot-bound. Peppermint tea is made from the leaves of the peppermint plant. The taste of peppermint is uplifting and cleansing, and can help settle an upset stomach. Lavender leaves are a delightful, softly fragrant tisane that are perfect for making a soothing cup of tea. Lavender grows well when placed in in full sun. Plant your lavender in well-drained soil. It prefers not to be over-watered, so only water the lavender when its soil is completely dry. Lavender buds and flowers are both used for tea. Similarly to peppermint tea, lavender tea is recommended for reducing tension in your body and soothing headaches. As the name indicates, lemon verbena packs a refreshing and tangy lemony taste in its easy-to-grow leaves. It needs full sun and will not tolerate harsh winters, so keep it pot-bound and indoors if the region you live in has cold winters. The leaves are used for tea. Lemon verbena grows quickly during warm summer months, so you'll be able to collect multiple harvests. Rose hips are the seed cases that the rose flower grows out of. They are extremely high in vitamin C and consequently offer the health benefits that the vitamin provides. Rose hips will form once the rose bush goes to seed. The rose hips should be deep orange-red before harvesting. Rinse the rose hips to remove clinging soil before steeping them in hot water. Bergamot is a popular choice for herbal teas because it carries a touch of orange flavor. The plant produces gorgeous bright red, violet, or pink flowers and grows best in full sun or semi-shade. The herb thrives in full sun to partial shade, and does best when left relatively dry. Bergamot also has mild health benefits: it acts as a digestive and diuretic, and can reduce a mild headache. Both the leaves and flowers of bergamot are suitable for steeping. Chamomile is one of the more common herbs used in teas. It is a delightful apple-scented herb, which is traditionally used to induce calm and sleep. Chamomile tolerates full sun to semi-shade. Chamomile flowers are easily grown from seeds. The flowers are the preferred part for making the tea. Chamomile is visually appealing as well. It makes a gorgeous but delicate lawn feature with small daisy-like flowers.
A: Plant peppermint leaves. Consider planting lavender. Grow lemon verbena. Cultivate rose hips. Plant bergamot. Grow chamomile.

Article: You can purchase candy or candle thermometers at a cooking or craft store. If you do not have a candy thermometer, you can also use a meat thermometer. Just remember that wax can be hard to remove. Paraffin wax should be melted until it reaches between 122 and 140F (50 and 60C). Soy wax should be melted until it reaches between 170 and 180 degrees (76.6 and 82.2C). Beeswax should be melted until it reaches roughly 145 degrees (62.7C). You can go a little bit higher but try not to exceed 175 degrees (79.4C). Old candles should be melted at around 185 degrees (85C). Remove the old wicks with tongs.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Use a thermometer to keep an eye on the temperature of the wax.

Q: There are several different types of enamel paint that will give you different final appearances. All of them will take some time to dry fully but should stay on your glass for a long time once they have set. Here are a few different types of enamel paint you could choose from: Gloss enamel paints will give you the thickest coat and result in a more opaque finish. Frosted glass enamel paints will give a much lighter coat for a slight hint of color. Crystal gloss enamels will provide you with something in between the two. Gesso is a combination of a binder and white powder that will make nearly any surface easily paintable. Use a base coat of gesso with top coats of acrylic paint for a totally opaque finished glass painting. Gesso and acrylic paints will work best on bottles, glasses, or other containers with interesting shapes. Painting with gesso and acrylic on a flat pane of glass will look very similar to a painted canvas. Glass liner or lead will give a dark, solid outline that you can fill with translucent and colorful paints. Building an outline and coloring it in sections will create some cool, see-through colors that look like a stained glass window. Trace the outline of your design onto the glass before you go over it with glass liner. It's much easier to paint over or wash off marker than it is getting rid of liner! While you can use any type of paintbrush or paint applicator when painting onto glass, they might change the overall look of your finished design. Here are a few different types of paintbrush to choose between: Brushes with synthetic bristles will leave visible brush marks, which can give your glass more homemade, rustic vibes. Use these for smaller, intricate designs. Natural bristle brushes will give you more smooth and even coverage. These will work great when painting base coats over the whole surface of your glass. Applicator sponges will provide an even, textured coat across the surface of the glass. Use sponges to cover the whole glass or to give a slightly frosted look. Make sure you use a paintbrush of the right size for your painting. Smaller, narrower paintbrushes will be better for delicate designs, whereas broader, flat brushes will work for overall coats.
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Use enamel paint for long-lasting decoration. Choose acrylic paint and gesso for a finished, matte look. Use glass liner and water-based glass paints for a simple, stained glass look. Find the right paintbrush for your design.