Q: When the kiln is firing, it will be extremely hot, so avoid touching it directly. Use the following casting schedule on your kiln to fuse the glass: Turn the temperature to 250F (121C) for 10 minutes. Raise the temperature to around 1,465F (796C) and leave it on that temperature for 10 minutes. Turn the heat down to 950F (510C) and leave the kiln at that temperature for 1 hour. Decrease the temperature to 850F (454C) and wait for 15 minutes. Turn the heat to 100F (38C). Leave the kiln closed and wait a day before you open it. Don't touch the mold or reach into the kiln until the outside is cool to the touch. The time it takes the kiln to cool will vary. Measure the temperature of the kiln an hour after it fired. This difference between the temperature it fired at and the temperature an hour later is the cooling rate per hour for the kiln. For example, if your kiln fired at 1,500F (820C) and an hour later the temperature is 1,250F (677C), the cooling rate is 250F (121C) per hour. Put gloves on when removing the glass from the kiln as it still might be quite warm. Place the glass on a steady work surface. Use a diamond pad or a grinding stone to make it smooth and get rid of any blemishes. Rub uneven or imperfect areas of the glass with the diamond pad or grinding stone to smooth out the imperfections. Hold the mold gently as you rub it with the diamond pad or grinding stone. Kilns are programmed to turn off after they're finished firing. If you want to, you can force the kiln to turn off by using the on/off switch on the kiln. When you're finished with the kiln, plug it out to cut off the electrical supply reaching it.
A: Fire your kiln to fuse the glass. Let the kiln fully cool down. Take your mold out of the kiln and refine it. Unplug the kiln when you're finished using it.

Q: Go ahead and choose a few of the lovely round fruits and save the brown seeds inside. Lychee fruit will be available during the typical lychee season, usually throughout May, June, and July in the Northern hemisphere. Make sure the fruit you get is fresh and completely ripe. The skin will be dark red, almost purple, and the bumps will flatten due to the amount of juice and sugar inside. Large seeds germinate better than smaller seeds. Seeds are only good for a few days once they've been removed from the fruit, so plant them right away. Don't buy lychee fruit until you're ready. There are plenty of online retailers that will ship you lychee seeds that are ready for planting. Just be aware that seeds taken from fresh fruit have a higher germination rate. Enjoy the delicious snack first, then clean off all remnants of fruit and you'll have a beautiful burgundy seed that's ready to become a tree. Get the seed wet, and then roll it gently around in the paper towel. This will remove any lingering debris. To increase the chance of germination, fill a cup or bowl with water and submerge the seed completely. After a few days, the brownish husk will begin to crack, which is a telltale sign that the seed is about to sprout. The water can be tap or bottled. Replace the water every day to maintain freshness.
A: Buy lychee fruit from a grocery store or farmer's market. Purchase seeds online if you can't find fresh fruit. Clean the seed with water and paper towels. Soak the seed in room-temperature water for 3 days.

Q: Measure out equal parts of white vinegar and olive oil, then mix them together in a large bowl or jar. Test the mixture out on an inconspicuous area of your wooden furniture before applying it onto the entire surface. If there is no negative reaction, dampen a soft cloth with the mixture and rub it on the surface. Polish the wooden surface by rubbing in slow, circular motions. Use a clean, dry cloth to remove any excess from the surface. This mixture works well on wooden furniture such as coffee tables, desks and dressers. It can effectively remove rings left behind by beverage glasses. Apply 1 tablespoon of olive oil to one side of a cloth or sponge. Rub it on the surface of stainless steel to remove smudges. Dampen the other side of the sponge with white vinegar. Use it to wipe away the olive oil and polish the steel surface. Mix 2 cups (480 mL) of warm water with cup (120 mL) of white vinegar and cup (120 mL) of olive oil. Apply the mixture to wood paneling with a clean, soft cloth. Rub it gently over the surface. Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe it away, simultaneously cleaning and polishing the wood paneled surface.
A: Mix equal parts vinegar and olive oil to make a furniture polish. Remove smudges from stainless steel with vinegar and olive oil. Use olive oil, vinegar and water to clean and polish wood paneling.

Q: You do not want a potbelly pig to breed if you're not equipped to handle piglets. There are also certain health and behavioral problems associated with sexual maturity. Males give off a bad odor and may display inappropriate sexual behavior towards humans. Females will go into heat regularly, and may eliminate outside the litter box and make loud noises. Potbelly pigs reach sexual maturity around 8 weeks of age. Shortly after your pig is 8 weeks old, make an appointment to have it spayed or neutered. You want to make sure your pig can navigate your home safely. Pigs can easily get into cabinets and end up ingesting dangerous substances. Put child locks on cabinets within your pig's reach, or secure them closed with rubber bands. Try to keep hazardous materials in higher cabinets. Clear items from shelves where pigs can reach. A pig could knock an item over and hurt itself. Make sure to keep plants out of your pig's reach. Pigs may dig through house plants. Potbelly pigs require basic medical care to thrive. Make regular appointments with your vet to make sure your pig stays up-to-date on basic care. Like all pets, potbelly pigs need regular vaccinations. Make sure to get your pet vaccinated every year. You will also need regular hoof trimming. You should have a veterinarian do this, if possible.
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Spay or neuter your pig. Keep your house safe for your pig. Stay up to date with basic medical care.