Unplug the iron from any power source. Let the iron cool until it is room temperature.

Summary: Start with a cool iron.

A primer, sometimes referred to as an undercoat, is a preparatory substance that allows paint to adhere better to surfaces. The primer also adds a layer of rust-protective coating to the metal and keeps the paint from peeling. Brush or spray on the primer. Rust-resistant primers are available in both spray paint and brush-on options. Apply 2 thin coats of the primer, allowing the first coat to dry completely before applying the second coat.

Summary: Prime the sheet metal with an oil-based primer or a rust-resistant latex primer.

Measure out the uncooked rice in a pot or steamer. If making more rice, be sure to leave room for an additional 1/2 to 1 cup of water per cup of rice. Add the water to the rice grains and leave it on the side to soak between 4 hours and overnight. The longer the rice is soaked, the more the texture will be.

Summary: Prepare the rice. Soak the rice.

When transplanting a young tree, use a pair of hand pruners to snip away smaller lower hanging branches. Pruning young trees helps the root system take hold and promotes growth of their crown, or the top of the tree. Use hand pruners and snip any smaller branches growing inward towards the leader. These branches rub against the tree as they grow and will damage it over time. Branches growing towards the leader don't get enough sunlight to stay healthy. For young trees, it's best if their branches are spaced 812 inches (2030cm) apart from each other. Over-pruning can damage the tree, so make sure that you leave at least 2/3rds of the branches each time you prune it. Pruning outgrowing branches should start as soon as you plant the tree. This will keep it aesthetically pleasing and promotes healthy growth. Cutting the leader when the tree is young will inhibit the tree's growth. Pruning trees when they are young is much easier than pruning adult trees.
Summary: Cut lower hanging branches after transplanting a tree. Cut branches that are growing vertically or towards the leader. Snip away branches that are growing too close to each other. Prune the tree to shape it but don't cut the leader.