INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If your object is dirty, its dyed surface may look uneven or discolored. Wash your object with soap and warm water, scrubbing away any debris as best as you can. This method works for all rubber types except silicone. Fill a pot with water and heat it on a low to medium stove setting. The water should be hot, but not boilingclose to, but less than 212F (100C) is ideal. Be careful when handling the hot water to prevent burns or spills. For a more precise measurement, use a water thermometer. Otherwise, wait for the water to start forming bubbles at the bottom of the pot but not yet boil. Pour the fabric dye and hot water in a bowl in a ratio determined by the dye packaging. Mix the fabric dye and water thoroughly until you achieve an even color. You can buy fabric dye online or at most craft stores. Fabric dye can stain bowls and other cooking tools, particularly plastics. To prevent this, use glass or metal cooking tools if possible. Place the object in the bowl and leave it to soak. Keep it in the pan for up to 2 hours, depending on how strong or bright you want the new color to be. As long as you clean and sanitize the kitchen utensils afterward, you can use them for cooking again later. Check on the object's dyeing progress periodically, but avoid moving it to keep its new color even. Instead of pouring the water into a bowl, fill a pot with the dye mixture and heat it until boiling. Grab the rubber object with tongs and dip it into the water continually until you reach your desired color, changing the tongs' position as you dip to make sure you thoroughly coat the object. If you choose this method, it should take up to 20-25 minutes depending on the brightness of the color. This method, while faster, can result in a more uneven color. Pick the object out of the water with tongs and run it under warm water to remove the excess dye. Inspect the object's new color and, if it's not as bright as you would prefer, repeat the process with a higher concentration of dye. Repeatedly dyeing the rubber over time may damage it. If you don't achieve the color you want after 1-2 times, try painting it instead.

SUMMARY: Clean your rubber object thoroughly before dyeing it. Heat enough water for submerging your rubber object. Add fabric dye to the hot water at the proper ratio. Soak the rubber object for 1-2 hours. Boil the water as a faster alternative. Remove the object from the dye mixture and wash it.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It's tough to increase the volume of short hair, no matter how much product you put in it, since short hair is more difficult to lift and style. If you're trying to increase the volume of your hair, grow your hair out by at least 12 inches (2.55.1cm). This extra length will give you more hair to style and volumize, and give your hair a more unique look. Having longer hair doesn't mean you'll necessarily look shaggy. You can keep the back and sides short, and just grow out longer hair on the top of your head.

SUMMARY: Let your hair grow out.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Set it to 400F (200C) and place a rack in the upper middle position. A crusty, rustic loaf such as sourdough or ciabatta makes excellent croutons. Sandwich bread will work fine, as long as the slices are thick enough not to fall apart when cut. Roughly six slices' worth of bread makes one large batch, enough for several people. Slightly stale bread crisps faster and more evenly. If using a fresh, dense bread, lower the oven temperature to 350F (175C) or less to help the bread cook evenly. Aim for cubes about inch (1.25 cm) across. If the pieces are too different in size, they will not bake evenly. Put the cubed bread in a large bowl and sprinkle on salt and pepper. Optionally, sprinkle on a generous pinch of dried herbs or spices for extra flavor. Oregano, basil, parsley, and thyme are popular flavors for Italian croutons. Garlic powder is the easiest way to add garlic flavor, since raw garlic will burn in the oven. If you prefer to use raw garlic, infuse its flavor in olive oil instead, then strain out the garlic pieces before using the oil in the next step. This is mainly a question of flavor preference, but be aware that butter will burn faster than oil, potentially creating darker croutons. Whichever option you choose, drizzle on 3 tbsp (45 mL) and toss until the bread is coated. Spread out the bread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Place it in the preheated oven. The bread is ready once golden-brown and crunchy. This typically takes 810 minutes if you used fresh bread, or 68 minutes if the bread was already stale. Turn over the bread pieces at least once during cooking, so they crisp evenly. Cooking time can vary by several minutes based on how hot your oven runs, the age of your bread, and on how dark and crunchy you prefer your croutons. Keep an eye on them. These ingredients are best added after 5 minutes of baking. Wait for the croutons to reach room temperature, then store in a plastic bag or other airtight container. Storing them while hot may cause them to become soggy from trapped steam. Eat the croutons within one week, or store excess in the freezer for up to six months.

SUMMARY: Preheat your oven. Choose your bread. Cut or tear the bread into pieces. Add salt, pepper, and dried herbs. Toss the bread in olive oil or melted butter. Put the bread in the oven. Bake until brown, flipping the bread occasionally. Add fresh herbs or grated Parmesan during cooking. Eat or store the croutons once cool.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Make sure that you have products that work for your light days and your heavy days. You want to be prepared for any stage of your period. Sanitary napkins and tampons take a long time to expire as long as they are stored in a cool, dry place, so it is okay for you to have several extra boxes in your home. Sanitary napkins and tampons can be ruined by moisture. Moisture can ruin the wrappers and make the products unhygienic. Look for waterproof bags where you can store your period supplies safely. An opaque bag will allow you to walk to the bathroom without showing off your period supplies to your classmates. If you cannot find an opaque waterproof bag, consider doubling up. Place a small,clear, waterproof plastic bag inside a small opaque bag. You will get the waterproofing benefits as well as your desired privacy. Most schools and public bathrooms will only supply a coin-operated tampon and sanitary napkin dispenser. Hold on to extra change in case you need to use one of these dispensers in an emergency. A few schools, however, are starting to provide free menstrual products for their students. Place 3-5 tampons or sanitary napkins along with a few coins inside each waterproof bag. Make sure that you include tampons or pads for both lighter and heavier flow days. These kits will not see you through an entire period, but they will see you through a full day at work or school, and you can always restock them at home. Take a few minutes to think about good places where you might stash a few extra sanitary napkins or tampons. Some good places to store emergency period supplies include: Your backpack or gym bag. Your favorite handbags. Your desk drawer at work. Your locker at school. Your locker at the gym. Remember to refresh your period supplies each month. Periods can sometimes be unpredictable, so you will want to be prepared and have period supplies handy. Even if you do not end up using your emergency period kits, you might have friends who will be grateful that you were so well prepared. Not everyone has access to a large locker or private office to store clothing. But if you are lucky enough to have a place to store clothes, have an extra pair of clean underwear and clean pants or leggings available. If your period leaks at work or school, you will be able to change discreetly.

SUMMARY:
Buy extra boxes of your favorite period products. Purchase several opaque waterproof bags. Hang on to extra pocket change. Assemble several period kits. Stash your period kits at home, work, and school. Refill your period kits as necessary. Keep extra underwear and leggings handy.