INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Use a small, clean bowl filled with warm water and soak each hand for 3-5 minutes. This will soften your nail bed and make clipping and filing easier for you. The most common nail shapes are square, oval and squoval (a combination of a square and oval essentially a square shape with rounded edges), but choose the shape that works best for you. If you aren't sure which shape to choose, check out the shape of your cuticles and then shape your nails similarly. Square nail shapes are the most durable because they span the entire width of the nail bed. Aesthetically they look best on long fingers with wide nail beds, but this shape is popular in general. The next best option is squoval, as far as sturdiness is concerned. This shape looks great on any hand. There are many types of nail files, including glass files, emery boards and metals files. For shaping the nails, opt for a glass file. The coarser grit allows for more control when shaping. If you need to remove a significant amount of length before you shape your nails, use nail clippers to carefully clip your nails to be slightly longer than your desired length and use a file to eliminate the rest while shaping. Filing back and forth can weaken your nails. Instead use smooth strokes in one direction when filing, starting with one side and then moving on to the other. Be sure to use your file to smooth away any rough edges after shaping your nails. Rough edges can cause snags and leaving behind any sharp points can be dangerous. This will smooth away any dents, ridges and leftover nail polish from your nail. Buff the entire nail but also the tips of your nails, which will smooth away any residual ridges after filing.

SUMMARY: Soak your hands in warm water before grooming. Decide on a nail shape. Use a nail file to shape your nails. File in one direction instead of back and forth. Use a nail buffer after you file your nails.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Many decorations are designed with larger aquariums in mind, and will make your aquarium appear cramped, cluttered, and smaller than it actually is. When choosing decorations, pick out the smallest ones available, so that they will be proportionate to your aquarium. It is much easier to find a piece of driftwood or a couple of rocks that are the right size for your aquarium than a pre-made decoration. Natural pieces often have organic, irregular, and random shapes, all of which will make your aquarium appear more interesting. Be sure to thoroughly rinse any natural decoration before putting it into your aquarium, even if you bought it in a store. Most items found in nature will contain harmful bacteria, and store-bought items are often covered in dust. Do not use soap or tap water to clean your decorations; instead, rinse them using some of the aquarium water, then put them in a separate (isolation) tank for a few weeks. This will allow the piece to get the good' bacteria and make it safe for your fish. Afterwards, you may add the piece to your aquarium. When designing your aquarium, try to keep your fishes' behavior in mind. Some fish species are timid and need plenty of hiding places in order to feel comfortable, while other types of fish are very active and need lots of room to swim in; decorations would only get in their way. Here are some examples: If you have a timid fish species, consider adding some decorations with holes in them, such as vases, rocks, and logs for nice looking hiding spaces. If you have more active fish species, avoid crowding your tank with large, bulky items. Instead, consider filling your tank with smaller decorations or plants; the fish will be able to swim around the plants. Regardless of fish type, try to include a few decorations. Decorations are very important, as they will give your fish places to hide in when they feel stressed or unhappy. Not only do real plants look much better, but they are also great at maintaining the water quality by filtering out toxins and waste. When buying plants for your tank, be sure to buy ones labeled for fish tanks; some plants can be toxic to fish. You can purchase aquarium plants in the fish department of more pet stores, and in many fish tank stores. Here are some suggestions: Amazon Sword has bright green, blade-like leaves. Amazon Frogbit is a floating plant. Java Fern has a similar shape to the Amazon Sword, but more delicate and textured leaves. Vallisneria is a short, grass-like plant. These would loke great towards the front of the tank. Anubias may develop a lily-like flower if allowed to grow past the water level. Anacharis is a long, thin, flexible plant, and would look great planted towards the back. Not only will it look more proportionate than bulky gravel or rocks, but it may also make the fish feel more at home and comfortable. Try to avoid getting anything that is too rocky. Five gallon tanks are small and get dirty quickly; gravel and stones trap debris, which makes them difficult to clean. Here are some options: Gravel comes in many different colors and sizes. Look for something that is small-grained and smooth. Natural colors might look better in a small tank than bright, un-natural colors. Sand is a great option for small tanks. Look for a medium-grained sand, such river sand, and avoid fine-grained "play sand." Marbles, rocks, and larger stones may look pretty, but they are best saved for decorations. Instead, consider filling the bottom of your tank with fine-grained gravel or medium-grained sand first, and then dropping a few aquarium marbles on top. Keep your plants healthy by adding nutrient tabs under the sand or grave; this will give your plants extra nutrients (such as iron) that they won't get from the water alone. Most aquarium plants will do just fine in ordinary aquarium sand or gavel, however, and do not need special soil like house plants do. You can find nutrient tabs for aquatic plants in the fish department of most pet stores. Neon-colored gravel, plastic decorations, and fake plants tend to look better in larger tanks than in smaller ones. Anything that is too brightly colored will also clash with your fish, making the already-small tank appear cluttered and messy. Instead, consider creating a more natural environment by using brown-colored gravel or sand, pieces of driftwood or rock, and some real plants. The natural colors will contrast with your brightly-colored fish, helping them to stand out more.
Summary: Choose smaller decorations. Consider natural decorations instead factory-made ones. Match the decorations to your fishes' behavior. Try using real plants instead of fake ones. Choose fine-grained gravel or sand. Avoid anything that is too brightly-colored and go for natural colors instead.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To make edible eyeliner, roll out a piece of fondant in the color of your choice. For example, if you want to make a green eyeliner, then roll out a piece of green fondant. If you want a black eyeliner, then roll out a piece of black fondant. Make sure that the fondant cylinders are about the same diameter and length as an actual eyeliner pencil. You can use an actual eyeliner pencil to help you get the dimensions right. Cut off the ends of the cylinder so that they are flat. Next, make a beige cone that is about the same diameter as the cylinder you just created. Then cut off the tip of the cone and the bottom of the cone so that it has a flat edge on the top and on the bottom. Attach the cone to the cylinder with a drop of water. Next, get a small piece of the same color fondant as you use for the cylinder. Then, shape the piece into a cone. This cone will be the tip of your fondant eyeliner, so make sure that it is nice and pointy. Attach the tip to the top of the beige cone with a drop of water and set the pencil aside to dry.

SUMMARY:
Roll fondant into an eyeliner sized tube. Create a beige cone for the wood part of the tip. Shape a smaller cone for the pencil tip.