In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You will need plain paper, contact paper, brown packing paper or newsprint, a felt tip marker and scissors. Making decals from contact paper is more inexpensive than using a computer and requires fewer materials. This method is better for simpler designs which don't require a detailed rendering. You can also work on it using photo editing software. For wall decals, create a sketch of the room where you plan to put the design. Make sure it's somewhat to scale and includes furniture. If you are using software like Photoshop, scan in a picture of the room and add the design to the photo digitally. Do this based on your drawing and the scale of the room or item where you are putting it. Contact paper is available in various roll sizes and colors from online stores and home improvement stores. Make sure you buy enough for your project and allocate for mistakes and waste. If you are working on a large area, it's a good idea to buy in bulk to save money. Paper like brown packing paper or newsprint will work best for this mock-up. Tape the design to the walls to make sure you are happy with the scale and shape. Pay special attention to corners, making sure that the shape looks good in the location and that its at the correct angle. Make adjustments as needed until you are satisfied with the look. This is what you will use to trace the image onto contact paper. Make sure your design from newsprint doesn't become torn or damaged by the tape that temporarily holds it onto the wall. Double check your design to make sure it looks correct. Make any adjustments as necessary. The back of the paper should be facing up. Use weights in the corners if it's a large piece that slips. Place the paper design on top of the contact paper. Trace the design onto the back of the contact paper with a felt tip marker. If your design is detailed with lots of negative space, it might be easier to use an X-acto knife. If using an X-acto knife, be sure to use a mat underneath to avoid scratching your work surface. X-acto knives are very sharp and can slip from your hand easily. Be careful! Children should be supervised while doing this step. Do this by starting at the bottom of your design, working upwards. Peel off the backing paper as you go. Go slowly to avoid wrinkles and bubbles in your design as you press it onto the wall. Press firmly to make sure the sticky surface of the contact paper adheres to the wall.
Summary: Gather your materials. Sketch out the design on plain paper. Figure out how much contact paper you will need. Draw out the design on inexpensive paper to scale. Remove the paper from the wall. Spread out the contact paper on a flat surface. Cut out your design carefully with sharp scissors. Transfer the contact paper to the wall.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Switching your account from its standard status to "Private" means that anyone wishing to follow you will have to request to do so; you are the only person who can approve said request. This gives you greater control over who can access your Instagram. Changing your account to "Private" also restricts user access to your comments and likes, with the sole exception being for public posts (wherein your name will appear next to other "likes", but your account will still be protected). You won't be able to change your account's viewing status from a computer. To do this, tap the person-shaped icon in the bottom right corner of your phone's screen. You can also do this on a tablet. Do this by tapping the gear icon (iOS) or the three dots (Android) in the top right corner of your screen. This is a series of tabs dedicated to account options; you'll find the "Private Account" option at the bottom of this group. It should from grey to blue, indicating that your account is now private! If you want to disable this setting, simply swipe the switch back and tap "OK" on the pop-up window. Note that your current followers will not be affected by this switch. If you want to block some or all of them, you'll need to do so manually.
Summary: Open the Instagram app on your smartphone. Open your profile if it isn't already open. Open your account's settings menu. Scroll down to the "Account" group. Swipe the switch next to "Private Account" on.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: . Fondant is a smooth, easily molded covering used to cover the whole cake or to make cake toppers. You can make it yourself or purchase ready-made fondant to save yourself the trouble. Some brands of fondant tear more easily than others. Fondarific, Duff, and FondX are good beginner options. Fondant dries quickly, so keep any portions you are not currently using wrapped in plastic or in the original container. Make this as smooth as possible to prevent wrinkling or tearing the fondant, which will go over the buttercream. See the icing section for tips. Ganache can be used instead. It may be more difficult to smooth, but will provide a more stable base. Sprinkle cornstarch or spread shortening on a clean surface to prevent the fondant from sticking, then knead it for a couple minutes or until pliable. Knead by pushing with your flat palms and heel of the hand, to avoid trapping air bubbles in the fondant. Skip this step if you purchased ready-to-use rolled fondant. Use a rolling pin to roll the fondant out to a in (6 mm) thickness. Occasionally rotate the fondant by sliding your hand underneath it to the center, to make sure it hasn't stuck to the table. If you plan on covering a circular cake with fondant, you'll need a circle as wide as your cake's diameter plus twice the cake's height. Once the fondant is rolled out, roll it around the rolling pin, then unroll it again over the cake to drape it over. Use a flat tool or your hands if necessary to smooth the top surface and remove air bubbles. Next, smooth out a full circle around the top of the cake's sides, to make sure the fondant is firmly attached. Smooth the rest of the sides, gradually moving around the cake, until it is fully covered. Cut off the remaining fondant with a utility knife or pizza cutter. If you are covering a cake with an unusual shape, put the fondant in the same mold you used for the cake, let it harden slightly, then place it over the cake. Large cakes may need to be covered piece by piece, then repaired as described below. You can easily make two-dimensional fondant decorations by cutting shapes out with a utility knife or scissors. Use fondant in multiple colors to make faces, animals, or any shape you like. It can also be sliced into strips and arranged to form ribbons or a spiral flower. Three-dimensional shapes can be sculpted just like clay, although fondant is best suited for small cake toppers, since it dries quickly. Fondant can tear, crack, or bulge fairly easily, especially when used to cover an entire cake. Here are a few ways to repair these imperfections: Put a small amount of new fondant into a bowl and mix in water tsp (1 mL) at a time until you get a toothpaste consistency. Spread this with a flat spatula over cracks or dents to make them smooth, then wait for them to dry. If the fondant cracks before you've started decorating, knead in some shortening or glycerin. Hairline cracks can sometimes be smoothed out with your fingertips, or disguised with a brush of shortening. A bulge is usually an air bubble. Try pricking it with a pin, then smoothing out the fondant.
Summary:
Make or buy fondant Start with a smooth layer of buttercream. Knead the fondant. Roll out the fondant. Cover the cake (optional). Make fondant decorations. Repair fondant. Finished.