Article: Watercolor paints need to be activated with some water, but even acrylic paints could benefit from a few drops of water. This will make your acrylic paints more fluid and easier to work with. Before you start painting, dip your brush into a cup of water, and blot it on a piece of paper towel. This will make it easier to paint with and reduce brushstrokes. Even if you are painting a simple design on your shell, such as a ladybug, you should start with the background color first. This will prevent the paint from mixing and creating a messy, muddy effect. If you plan on painting both sides of your shell, let one side dry before turning the shell over and painting the other side. If you are covering a large area, use a large flat-tipped brush. A fine-pointed, round-tipped brush would be ideal for this. If you mess up, don't worry, and keep painting. Depending on the mistake, you can always cover it up with the background color once everything dries. Remember to rinse your brush before moving on to a new color. Once you are done, you can cover your shell with a clear, acrylic sealer. You can use either the brush-on type or the spray-on type. A glossy finish is the most popular, but a matte or satin finish can look nice too. The choice is up to you! If you painted your shell using metallic or pearlescent colors, use a glossy finish. Matte or satin will take the sparkle away. Use caution if you painted your shell using watercolor paints, as the sealer may cause the colors to run. Glossy sealers may also darken your colors, while matte or satin sealers may lighten them. You can display your shell on a candle charger, dresser, or even the fireplace mantle. You can also hot glue it to a hairclip and turn it into a cute accessory.
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Dilute your paint with some water. Work with a wet brush. Start with the background, and let the paint dry before moving on. Add the details using a thinner brush. Consider sealing your shell to protect it. Display your shell or use it for other projects.

Problem: Article: The best way to learn the techniques you need in order to be the quality actor that Disney looks for is to take classes. Go for any opportunities you have to take classes and join clubs that focus on acting. Taking acting, improvisation, and musical theater classes will help you learn necessary skills and practice executing them. To start out, sign up for drama club at school. While being a Disney Channel star is first and foremost about acting, you must also be able to sing well. For example, Raven Simone sang the theme song for "That's So Raven," the Disney Channel show that she starred in. Search online for singing lessons in your area and make sure to go with an instructor that has good reviews. Consider being in the chorus at school so that you can learn a little about singing without having to pay for private lessons. While it doesn't carry quite as much weight as being able to act and sing, a basic level of dancing ability is necessary in order to be a Disney Channel star. Check out different dance studios in your area and go with the one that offers instruction on the widest variety of dance types. The more versatile you are as a creative performer, the better. Try dabbling in ballet, jazz, modern, and hip-hop. Take dance classes at your school if they're available. Look online for any talent competitions that are going on in your area. Sign up and audition for any contests that you can. This may help you get used to the pressure of auditioning and help you learn how to perform with confidence. Additionally, if you make it far or even win a competition, you may become well-known in your community and/or become noticed by someone important. Get as comfortable as you can on the stage by taking every opportunity you have to act. Audition for community, church, and school plays so that you can practice your skills and become a solid performer. Disney's audition process is fast-paced, and casting directors are quick to weed out amateurs. If you want to be taken seriously, you'll need to put a portfolio together that contains both a professional resume and professional headshots. Your resume should display all of your experience in an organized, attractive way and your headshots should be done by a professional photographer. If you can't afford a professional photographer, consider asking a family member or friend who has a nice camera to take photos of you. Your resume should only be one page long and should list your most recent experience and accomplishments. Don't worry if you have limited experienceDisney is looking for the best, not the busiest. Attach your resume to the back of your headshot, or print it right onto the back of your picture. You will leave this behind after your audition. Remember, it's your calling cardit's how they will remember you, so make it the best representation of "you" that you can.
Summary: Sign up for acting classes. Take singing lessons. Take dance classes. Participate in talent contests. Take advantage of all performance opportunities. Put a portfolio together.

Locate your toilet's shut-off valve, usually near the back of the toilet and connected to the wall. Turn the valve handle clockwise to shut off the water so you can work on the toilet without any spills or leaks. Do not use pliers or wrenches to twist the valve handle, as this can permanently damage it. Open the top of the toilet tank so you can watch it drain as you hold down the lever. Keep the lever held down until the entire toilet tank has drained. Inspect the tank for any puddles on the bottom, and sop them up with your sponge to prevent spills as you handle your toilet. If you have a significant amount of water left in the toilet tank, use a turkey baster as an alternative. There will also be residual water left in the toilet bowlsop it up with your sponge or turkey baster before working on the toilet. The water supply line is the tube that connects the shut-off valve to the toilet. Use a wrench to unscrew the supply line from the tank so you can move the toilet around as you level it.
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Close your toilet's shut-off valve. Flush your toilet and hold down the lever. Use a sponge to absorb any residual water in the tank. Disconnect the water supply line from the tank.