It's very possible that you have an old bandana lying around the house, but if not, visit your local craft or fabric store and purchase a bandana. You can get them in almost every color, and they should be all the same size. Lay out the material on a table or on the floor and make a square with the material that is 22 inches by 22 inches. Most bandanas come shaped as a square and usually have measurements close to 22 inches by 22 inches. However, if your bandana is larger than this, simply fold down each side until it measures 22 inches. You can use a sewing machine or needle and thread to sew each side of the bandana if it is too large. This will keep the sides in place and make it easier to construct a blindfold. You can also glue down the sides with tacky glue, hot glue, or simply fold them over and readjust them anytime they start to become unfolded.

Summary: Purchase or use an old bandana. Make a square with the bandana.

Using the stove and a pan will give you crispy tamales without the additional fat and calories from a deep fryer. Use this method if you have the time to watch the tamales as they get reheated.

Summary: Reheat with a stove to get crispy tamales.

Start by reconnecting the separated surfaces and anchoring them with a powerful plastic adhesive. You'll need to have both hands free to safely operate the tools you'll be using to seal up the damage. Use just enough glue to hold the pieces together. It's possible for the heat from the soldering iron to react with certain types of adhesive and cause discoloration. When you're dealing with a crack, split, or clean break, melting down the plastic may be the only way to rejoin it. Switch on the soldering iron and set it to the lowest temperature setting. You can begin getting your other components ready while the heating element warms the iron. This process may take several minutes. Don't set your soldering iron higher than about 400500F (204260C). Fusing plastics doesn't require nearly as much heat as fusing metals. Before you get started, clean the tip of the iron with a damp sponge to remove any residue from past projects. Rake the tip of the iron lightly over the joint where the two surfaces connect. The intense heat will instantly liquefy the soft plastic on either side, which will then merge together and reharden. The result is a connection that's much more durable than glue. Whenever possible, solder the pieces together along the backside so that the resulting seam will be less visible from the front. For your own safety, always don protective eyewear while operating a soldering iron. It's also a good idea to wear a respirator or breathing mask and work in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling noxious fumes from the plastic. If there's a whole section missing from the item you're trying to repair, see if you can dig up a replacement piece with a similar color, texture, and thickness. You'll fuse the patch the same way you would a normal crackrun the tip of the soldering iron along the edges of the new piece until it melts into the larger surface. Ideally, the scrap piece should be the same type of plastic as the rest of the item. However, you should be able to fuse mismatched plastics successfully in most cases. Go over the edge where the two pieces connect with a square of high-grit sandpaper (around 120-grit) until the most obvious imperfections have disappeared. When you're done, wipe the item with a damp cloth to remove any dust generated by sanding. For an even smoother finish, use basic sandpaper to wear away larger inconsistencies like bumps and ridges, then switch to an ultra-fine variety (300-grit or higher) to even out the surface.

Summary: Glue the broken piece back into place. Heat up your soldering iron. Use the soldering iron to melt the edges of the plastic. Patch large holes with scrap plastic. Sand the resulting seam to blend it.

You can give your scarecrow facial features using an endless array of materials. Decide whether you want him to look smiling and happy or grumpy and menacing. Here are some ideas: Draw on his eyes, nose and mouth using a black magic marker. Cut out triangular shapes from pieces of colored felt for eyes and nose. You can sew them on or attach with hot glue. Use different sized or colored buttons for eyes, nose and mouth. Sew on or attach with hot glue. Use bits of black plastic or pipe cleaner to make eyebrows. Slant them downwards to make an angry scarecrow. Glue some straw to your scarecrows head to give the effect of hair. Don't worry about making it look neat, he's supposed to look scary, after all! Alternatively, glue an old wig to his head or use an old mop. You can personalize your scarecrow by accessorizing it any way you like. His most important accessory, however, is a straw hat. Use any old hat you have lying around and secure to his head with hot glue. Here are some other (optional) accessorizing ideas: Tie a red bandana around his color, or leave a bright handkerchief peeking out of his pocket. Jazz up his hat using some brightly colored plastic flowers. Stick an old pipe in his mouth. Tie reflective or shiny ribbon to your scarecrow to add movement and reflect light.
Summary: Give your scarecrow facial features. Give your scarecrow some hair. Accessorize. Finished.