Plastic water, milkshake, or soda bottles are great for making maracas. Empty the bottles and clean them out thoroughly with hot, soapy water before you use them. Make sure that they are completely dry before you begin filling them. 2 plastic bottles will make 2 maracas. Get more plastic bottles if you want to make extra maracas. Check that each bottle has a secure lid. Leave the maracas for at least 12 hours so that the paper mache has enough time to dry. Avoid touching the paper mache while it's drying. If it's very humid, the paper mache may take longer to dry. Repeat the process of adding extra paper mache layers over the maracas. Let the maracas dry overnight again and then check that the paper mache feels firm before you begin decorating. Once the paper mache has fully dried, pick your favorite colors of paint and decorate them however you see fit. Use multiple bright colors if you want your maracas to stand out, or stick to just 1 color for simple decoration. You can also paint patterns or pictures on the maracas if you prefer. Wait until the paint dries before you use the maracas. Feel free to decorate your maracas with other craft items too, such as plastic beads, buttons, ribbon, or washi tape.
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One-sentence summary -- Get 2 plastic bottles that are approximately 15floz (440ml). Let the maracas dry overnight. Add 3 more paper mache layers and let the maracas dry again. Decorate the maracas with paint.

As you get closer to the service date, or even after it, you might want to publish an obituary for the deceased. This is something many people want to do, for a number of reasons, but particularly as one more way to remember the person who has passed. Additionally, an obituary can be a means of announcing the passing of the person, as well as information regarding their memorial service if done beforehand, to the general public, in case the deceased may have had friends unknown to you. Just call or send an email to the newspaper you would like to publish the obituary to get started. It can help the grieving process to have something you can look at with your eyes and hold in your hands to remember your loved one. Consider some of these ideas: At your service, place a blank poster on a wall or table for people to leave their personal expressions and condolences in writing and drawing. Create a page on a website like Tributes.com to upload photos, remembrances and other contributions from the bereaved. Have guests bring small objects to share with others their memories of the deceased. For example, they might bring photos, articles of clothing, or trip souvenirs given as gifts by the deceased. If you have talent in writing, music, visual art, or some other type of art, you might like to write a poem or song, make a painting, and so on, as a tribute for the deceased. If you are not an artsy type but would still like to tribute them in this manner, find a poem or passage of writing written by a favorite author of the deceased and read that instead.
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One-sentence summary -- Publish an obituary. Create tangible vessels of memories. Create a work of art for the deceased.

This will allow more gems at the top to cascade or fall into place. Hypercubes will allow you to gain more points to get to the next level.
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One-sentence summary -- Find chains of gems closer to the bottom of the game field. Swap to form a chain of five when possible.

Dye is translucent, so it only adds to the color that is already there. If you want the dye to appear like it does on the packaging, you need to start with a white base. If you prefer a muted shade, however, you could start with gray linen instead. You can try dyeing a cotton-linen or rayon-linen blend, but be aware that the results may not be consistent or even. If you are working with yarn, wind the yarn around your hand and elbow to create a large hank. Loosely tie pieces of string around the hank to secure it. Use a funnel to fill a large jug with 1 cup (140 g) of soda ash. Add 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water that is around 105F (41C). Close the jug and shake it to dissolve the soda ash. Open the jug and set it aside so that the water can cool. Use pure soda ash (sodium carbonate), not baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). You can find it online and in well-stocked craft stores. If you have hard water in your town or city, add some water softener. This will prevent the minerals from affecting the dye. Place your fabric or yarn into a plastic tub. Fill it with enough of the soda ash solution to completely cover the linen. Let the linen soak for at least 20 minutes. Save the rest of the soda ash for later. The soda ash solution can still be hot for this step. Each brand will be a little different, but in most cases, you will have to mix 2 teaspoons of fabric reactive dye powder with 1 cup (240 mL) of water. Mix the dye with a little bit of warm water to form a paste first, then add the rest of the water. Wear safety googles and rubber of plastic gloves to protect your eyes and skin. Wear a dusk mask approved for fine particles for this step. Powdered fabric reactive dye is dangerous to breathe in. Use less dye for a lighter shade and more dye for a darker shade. You don't have to use an applicator bottle if you won't want to, but many people find it easier to use than just pouring the dye from the container your prepared it in. How much more dye you prepare depends on how much linen you are dyeing; refer to the manufacturer's instructions for more advice. Take the linen out of the soda ash bath, and squeeze out the excess solution. Set the linen down onto a plastic tray or bag, then squirt the dye onto it. You can create an all-over solid color or a splotchy color. You can even use multiple colors to create a tie dye effect. Keep color mixing in mind. If you put 2 contrasting colors next to each other, they will form brown then they touch. Squeeze the linen after you apply the dye, then apply more dye if needed. If you dyed your linen multiple colors, be careful not to bundle it up. Arrange the linen so that no 2 colors touch or smoosh together. Zip or tie the bag shut, and leave it in a warm place for 12 to 24 hours. The place should be at least 65F (18C). The longer you leave the linen in the bag, the brighter and more vibrant the colors will turn out. Don't worry, fiber reactive dyes are non-toxic, so they won't harm the environment or waterways. The soda ash can also unblock clogs in your sink! Keep rinsing until the water runs clear. It would be a good idea to rinse the linen afterwards with Synthrapol, which helps set the dye into the linen better. You need to use Synthrapol with hot water; follow the instructions on the bottle. Make sure that no soda ash remains inn the linen before you start. Squeeze the linen with your hands until you get most of the water out. Spread it out on an old towel in a well-ventilated area away from sunlight. Allow it to air dry completely before using the fabric or yarn. Once the yarn is dry, snip the strings holding the skein together, then roll the skein into a ball.
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Choose white linen for best results. Dissolve 1 cup (140 g) of soda ash in 1 gallon (3.8 L) of hot water. Soak the linen in the soda ash solution for 20 minutes. Mix your dye according to the manufacturer's instructions. Prepare more dye as needed, then pour it into applicator bottles. Pour the dye onto the linen using the applicator bottles. Put the linen in a plastic bag and leave it someplace warm for 24 hours. Rinse the linen in cold water. Squeeze the excess water from linen and let it dry away from sunlight.