Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Read the label. Dry clean velvet articles. Machine- or hand wash articles. Remove stains with spot cleaning. Freshen up an item with steam. Air-dry your garment.

Answer: Before you even consider washing your velvet clothing, make sure to read the label. If it says "dry clean only," take it to a dry cleaner to ensure that the piece isn't damaged. If the label only says "dry clean" then it means that dry cleaning is the preferred way to wash velvet, not the only way. Take the velvet article to a dry cleaner if you have any doubts. This can save a cherished article of velvet clothing from irreparable damage. Consider washing any velvet with a tag that says "dry clean." This article may not be a pure velvet and can withstand hand-washing or even the gentle cycle of your machine. For example, crushed velvet and polyester velvets are usually fine to hand- or machine wash. The safest and most effective way to wash velvet is to dry clean it. You can choose to dry clean your velvet at home or take it to a professional dry cleaner. Consider getting a commercially available home dry cleaning kit if you are worried about the cost of using a professional dry cleaner. Make sure to read the product's instructions before dry cleaning your velvet at home. Most products have a hotline that you can call if you have any questions. Take your velvet article to a professional dry cleaner. Remember that most dry cleaners have been trained to handle delicate fabrics like velvet. Ask your cleaner any questions you may have and make sure to point out problem spots. If your clothing item is crushed or polyester velvet, you can either throw it in the washing machine or wash it by hand in a sink or tub. Washing the article yourself can save money on dry cleaning and may be just as effective as a professional. Make sure to read the label before you start. If you have any misgivings about washing the item yourself, err on the side of caution and dry clean it at home or through a professional. Avoid washing the item with hot water, which can shrink it and cause it to lose elasticity. Consider using a detergent for delicate fabrics or specifically for velvet. Set a washing machine to either the "gentle" or "hand wash" cycle to ensure that the machine doesn't damage your clothing. Hand wash your velvet by filling a tub with lukewarm or cold water and a small amount of detergent. Swish your piece of velvet clothing through the sudsy water by using gentle movements of your hand. Do this until the item is clean. Avoid scrubbing or twisting the item, which can stretch or damage the fabric. When you're doing washing the item, empty the tub and refill it with cool water. Push the garment up and down until you don't see any more soap or residue. You can also wash a velvet garment by just addressing individual spots or stains. This can protect your entire garment from laundering and may save you money, too. Mix one teaspoon delicate care laundry detergent with 2 cups cold water in a tub or sink. Dip a clean, soft white cloth into the mixture and wring it out well. Dabdon't rub-- any stains with the white cloth until all of the stains are gone. Make sure to remoisten the cloth as needed. Once the stain is gone, rinse the white cloth with cold water and wring it out. Then dab the spot to remove soap and any lingering residue. Mix a paste of lemon juice and baking soda and dilute it with water. Gently dab the solution on the spot until it is gone. Be aware that this is a very potent combination that can damage your garment if you do not dilute the mixture or apply it lightly. Consider using a dry cleaning solvent to spot clean stains. However, be aware that they often contain harsh chemicals that can quickly damage your velvet article if not used properly. If you only need to make your velvet garment fresh again, use a hand held steamer. This can remove wrinkles and make the fabric appear clean and lush again. Follow up steaming with a spritz of fabric freshening spray to make it smell nice. Hold the steamer about 6 inches from the garment to prevent soaking it. Run the steamer from the outside hems toward the middle of the garment. Consider turning the garment inside out when steaming and spritzing it with fabric freshener. This can have the same effect as directly steaming and spritzing the garment. Try hanging the item in a steamy bathroom if you do not have a hand-held steamer. Putting a velvet garment inside of a steamy, hot shower without exposing it directly to the water stream is as effective as a steamer. No matter what, do not put your velvet clothing into a dryer. This can shrink the garment and ruin the fabric's luxurious texture. Hang any item you've machine washed and allow it to dry thoroughly. If necessary, use a steamer to move any wrinkles. Push out any excess water from a hand washed garment with gentle pressure. Make sure that you do not twist or wring the item. Then lay out the garment on a flat surface. Put a clean, white towel under the item to prevent discoloration and allow it to dry thoroughly. If the white towel becomes saturated, replace it with a new, dry white towel. Consider allowing your garment to sit on top of a dryer. The gentle heat will speed up the drying process while protecting your velvet garment from damage.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Whisk together the sugar and zest. Whisk in the orange juice. Apply the glaze.

Answer: To remove lumps, sift the powdered sugar into a medium mixing bowl. Then add the orange zest and whisk the two ingredients together. To change the flavor of the icing slightly, you can also add or substitute different citrus zests, such as lemon, grapefruit, or lime. Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of juice and whisk to combine. Whisk in more juice as needed if the icing is too thick. The ideal glaze consistency depends on what you're looking for: For a thinner glaze that you can drizzle over cookies and cakes, add more orange juice to make the glaze a little runny. For a thicker glaze that you can dip cupcakes into without it running, add less juice. There are several ways that you can apply a glaze icing to different desserts. Check the recipe you're working with to see if it calls for special instructions. For cakes and Bundt cakes, run a whisk or spoon through the glaze and then drizzle it over the cake, letting the glaze run down the sides. For cupcakes, dip the top of each cupcake into the glaze. Let the excess drip off over the bowl, then flip the cupcake over (right-side up) and let the glaze set for about 15 minutes. For cookies, use a pastry brush to brush the glaze onto the top of each cookie.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Know what people want. Take good pictures. Price your items for what they are worth. Use accurate keywords. Make use of social media. Advertise where potential buyers might be. Look into pay-per-click advertisements. Advertise in the real world.

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If you sell generic pieces of jewelry that can be found just about anywhere, you are less likely to attract attention as a new seller. Instead, cater to a specific interest or niche. Browse through message boards and blogs to get an idea of what people want. You can also visit online stores and marketplaces that rank search results by popularity. The downfall of selling jewelry online is that buyers cannot examine the piece in person. As a result, clear, informative photographs are essential. Take pictures using a high-resolution digital camera. Photograph each piece of jewelry from different angles, getting as close as possible without blurring the image and using natural light or other clear lighting. You may even want to prop the jewelry up next to coins or other items that show the size of each piece. As your business grows, you can consider hiring a photography student or professional photographer to take better pictures for you. Pricing an item too high will discourage customers for obvious reasons, but pricing an item too low will decrease the perceived value of a piece. There are several common pricing models used by jewelry designers. First, you must determine the wholesale value. Then, determine the retail pricing that you will sell at. The simplest wholesale value scale is to take the total material cost and multiply it by 3 or 3.5. You can also factor labor into the wholesale cost more directly by multiplying the number of hours you worked by an hourly wage, like $35 per hour, and taking the product of that equation and adding the total cost of the material to it. Determine the retail price by multiplying the wholesale price by any number between 1.4 and 2.0, depending on how high quality you feel your jewelry is. Accurate keywords will draw interested customers to your shop while making sure uninterested customers are not misled there. You should also take into consideration the types of keywords you choose. When people shop via online search engines, they generally type in the most basic information possible. For instance, someone looking for a heart-shaped pendant is likely to search for "heart necklace" or "heart pendant." When choosing titles and keywords, avoid using overly specific terms that are unlikely to show up on a search engine hit. At the same time, you should avoid being too vague. A necklace titled "silver aquamarine heart necklace" will pick up more hits than one titled "heart necklace," since anyone interested in "silver," "aquamarine," "heart," or "necklace" will have a chance at making it to your online shop. Advertise you products on as many social media websites as possible. Actively seek out friends and followers, and continually post links to new listings in your online store. Instead of advertising in forums that are geared toward jewelry makers, advertise in forums that are a little more neutral. Create a blog and connect to other bloggers with an interest in fashion and design. Join message board communities and leave a link to your online store in your signature, as long as the rules of the board allow it. You only pay for these advertisements when someone clicks on the ad and is redirected to your store. Essentially, you are advertising your online shop and only paying for the people who notice your ad. Your homemade jewelry business may stay online, but that does not mean your marketing campaign should. While the majority of your advertising should be done online, you can also print flyers or business cards to spread out around your local area. Include information about how to visit your online jewelry listings, as well as information and pictures of some of the jewelry you sell.