Write an article based on this "Take your waist measurement. Pick your fabric. Fold in the edges and iron them down. Fold in half lengthwise and sew. Tie around waist."
article: If you don't already know your waist measurement (for instance, from shopping for pants), it's very easy to find. Simply grab a tape measure and loop it around your midsection at your natural waist, which is usually at the top of your hips, just below the level of your belly button. Check the measurement where the tape starts to double up on itself this is your waist circumference. Some women's belts are meant to be worn around the hips, rather than the waist. In this case, slide the tape measure a few inches down so that it sits naturally around the tops of your hips and measure as normal. Next, find some fabric for your belt. If you don't have any spare fabric handy at home, you can usually find it for fairly cheap at arts and crafts stores (and even online). Nearly any kind of comfortable, durable fabric is suitable for your belt. Regardless of the type of fabric you choose, you'll want a strip that's about seven inches (17.7 centimeters) longer than your waist measurement and five inches (12.7 centimeters) across. Below are just a few examples of fabrics that work well for belts: Cotton (patterned or plain; "web" fabric is especially durable) Polyester Rayon Bamboo fabric Wool (can be expensive) When you have your fabric ready to go, lay it flat on your workspace lengthwise (so that it runs from left to right) and so that its design is facing down. Fold the left and right edges of the fabric in about 1/2 inch (1.27 centimeters). Use a hot iron to crease them down. Use a needle and thread or a sewing machine to sew these folds down with about a 1/4 inch (0.76 centimeter) seam allowance. This is done so that none of the fabric's edges are exposed in the final product. This is a basic rule of sewing exposed fabric edges wear much faster than properly-folded seams, so they're to be avoided at all costs. Next, fold the top and bottom edges of the fabric in about 1/2 inch and iron them in place just as you did for the left and right edges. Next, fold the entire piece of fabric over itself lengthwise so that it looks like a long, skinny strip (with the fabric's design now facing you). Iron this fold, then sew both the bottom edge and the top (folded) edge with a 1/4 inch seam allowance. At this point, your belt is more or less finished. For this simple belt style, all you need to do is fasten it around your waist to wear it. If you like, you can even tie a decorative knot or bow over your waist for added flair! If the open edges at either end of your belt's fabric bother you, you can stitch them down just as you stitched the fabric edges earlier. Note that this style of belt may be too wide for the belt loops at the top of some pants. This can be solved by simply folding the belt in half lengthwise once more and sewing the open edge again. Note, however, that repeated sewing along the same edge can give the belt a somewhat "messy" appearance.

Write an article based on this "Ensure your crystal is dishwasher safe. Load the dishwasher carefully. Allow crystal to warm up. Use a small amount of detergent. Run the dishwasher. Let the crystal cool. Remove the crystal carefully."
article: Many crystal glasses have a dishwasher safe label. If yours do not, check with the manufacturer or research online to find out if they can be put in the dishwasher. Crystal manufacturer Riedel notes that their glasses are used in hotels around the world and are thus cleaned in professional dishwashers. If you cannot find any information, err on the side of caution and wash by hand. Ensure your glasses, bowls, or other crystal items have enough space. You don't want them touching, as they could jostle and bump into each other causing damage during the dishwashing cycle. Don't overcrowd or overload the dishwasher, and be sure any long-stemmed glasses fit securely in the rack. Don't start the dishwasher until your crystal has had time to come to room temperature. Sudden changes in temperature, such as heating a chilled glass, can cause breakage or damage to crystal. Don't add extra detergent in the hopes of getting your crystal extra clean. Excessive detergent can leave a cloudy film on your crystal. Follow the recommendations for your dishwasher and detergent, taking into account whether you have hard or soft water. Start your dishwasher and allow it to run its normal cycle. Don't interrupt the cycle or open the door in the middle of cleaning. Allow the dishes to cool before opening the door to the dishwasher. This will also let your crystal dry in case the dish-washing cycle didn't fully dry the crystal. Depending on your dishwasher and water temperature, this could take several hours. You may want to wear gloves or remove the crystal with a lint-free cloth to prevent smudging and fingerprints. You can also use the lint-free cloth to remove any left-over water spots.

Write an article based on this "Know what a female goldfish tends to look like. Know what a male goldfish tends to look like. Look at the behavior of goldfish to tell apart males and females. Consider isolating males and females for a couple weeks before breeding."
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Sexing your goldfish is probably the single most important task in breeding; obviously, if you put a bunch of males together because you can't tell them apart, you're not going to end up with any progeny. Here's what females tend to look like: Look at the shape of their vent. The vent is a small opening between the anus and the anal fin where fish excrete egg or sperm, depending on the sex. Female vents are rounded and convex, like an outie. Feel the abdomen. The abdomen, between the pelvic and anal fins, is very soft and movable for females. Look at the pectoral fins. The pectoral fins of females are round and short. Overall, female goldfish tend to be a bit smaller and rounder than male goldfish, who tend to be longer and pointier. This, however, is a less reliable way to tell the two apart. Male goldfish tend to be a bit smaller than their female counterparts. They can also be distinguished by looking at the following traits: The presence of small white stars, or tubercles. Tubercles are little bumps that appear on the fins, head, and even gills of males when they're ready to breed. A concave, or innie, vent. Males have a vent that slices inward instead of bulges outward. Feel the abdomen. The abdomens of males are much more rigid and hard than those of females. Look at the pectoral fins. The pectoral fins of males are pointier and longer compared to the short, round pectoral fins of the females. During breeding season, males start chasing around females, sluggishly at first but with increasing fervor. Introduce a known female into the tank and look for the reaction of the other fish: Males will show a lot of interest, whereas females will show none! Many breeders separate males and females at least a few weeks before breeding in order to create a greater desire to breed. Just like with humans, absence makes the heart grow fonder!