Write an article based on this "Choose your colors. Choose your theme. Know how much candy to buy, and be sure to get a variety. Consider including some sweet, non-candy items. Get three different sizes of containers and trays. Don't forget the serving utensils. Get the right sized table."
article: If the party or event that you are making the candy buffet for already has a color scheme, you should use the same colors. If the party or event does not have a set color scheme, you should come up with one; choose 3 to 4 different colors. Use the color scheme when buying your candy. Many party stores and online stores sell candy in specific colors, such as white and turquoise. If your party has a theme, you would want to replicate some of that theme for your candy buffet. While you may not always find candy that matches that theme, you will certainly be able to find plates, trays, banners, tablecloths, and other decorative items that do. The more different types of candy you get, the more interesting and appealing your candy buffet will be. Consider candies such as: hard candies, lollipops, chocolates, rock candy, and mints. You will need about pound (225 grams) of candy per guest. The more guests you have, the more different types of candy you should get. Here are some numbers to get you started: For large events and weddings (100+ guests), plan on getting 8 to 10 different types of candy. For small events (fewer than 100 guests), plan on getting 5 to 8 different types of candy. Your candy buffet doesn't have to contain just candy. Don't get carried away, however; include one or two non-candy items; you are making a candy buffet after all! Here are some ideas to get you started: Cookies, cupcakes, and macaroons Marshmallows Nuts Popcorn Pretzels You should have large, medium, and small containers. This will not only make it easier to hold different types of candy, but it will also help create depth and make your buffet look larger and more interesting. Clear, acrylic or glass jars and vases are the best for letting the bright colors of the candy shine through, but you can also use other items too. Here are some ideas to get you started: Clear, glass or acrylic apothecary jars and vases Trays and platters Cake stands and cupcake stands Baskets, bowls, buckets, and pails Some types of candy, such as lollipops, can be grabbed by hand, but other types should be served with a scoop or tongs. Not only do these make the buffet look more elegant and interesting, but they also make it more hygienic. Here are some ideas to get you started: Clear or metal candy scoops Colorful spoons Small, clear or metal tongs The larger your party will be, the more candy you will need. This does not necessarily mean that you should get a huge table, however. You want the table to be big enough to fit all of your containers, but not so big that the table looks sparse. Your guests should be able to reach around the different jars and vessels without knocking anything over. In terms of candy buffet tables, smaller is better.

Write an article based on this "Think about how you want to decorate the outside. Collect your materials. Go for it!"
article: Do you like stickers, or are you more of a doodler? Do you hoard pictures and fun text from magazines and love to create collages from interesting materials? Do you like making daisies with White-Out and highlighters? If you like comics, consider drawing a comic strip or your favorite superhero on the cover. Make sure that whatever you use will be durable. For example, if you glue sequins to the cover or use glitter, you risk losing your decorations in the deep, dark bottom of your backpack. Once you have a plan, make a list of everything you need. Paints, markers, glue, colored pencils: gather it all together and set yourself up wherever you like to work when you're creating things. Decorating the outside is one of the best ways to make your planner just for you. And the more you feel like your planner expresses your personality and creativity, the more you'll want to use it. Plus, you'll get to show off your beautiful work!

Write an article based on this "Learn to test the quality of gold. Follow market prices. Obtain a scale. Buy gold from customers. Purchase gold at trade shows. Purchase gold in large volumes."
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Test gold with a magnet. Gold does not have magnetic properties. Test gold with a fine steel file. Gold is easy to file, but the file will bounce off of other metals. Purchase acids for testing. Follow the instructions on the package to test the gold for genuineness, testing in an inconspicuous spot to prevent visible damage. You can find the daily market prices of gold on many brokerage websites. You will need to purchase a jeweler's scale that weighs gold according to pennyweight (1/12 of a troy ounce) rather than simply weighing gold in grams. Many customers are happy to sell their gold jewelry and coins to a respectable dealer. Many dealers at a trade show will give a price break to someone who is just getting started in the business. Large volume purchases tend to have a lower price per ounce.