Article: Pour the beans onto a large, flat baking sheet and spread them out until they're distributed across the entire surface. Sift through the beans by hand and pick out any foreign object you find. No amount of soaking will soften a rock! Since beans grow in the ground, it's not uncommon for them to contain small stones or other debris. Rocks will usually be easy to spot, as they're colorless and tend to be smaller than most kinds of beans. Transfer the beans to a colander and run them under a stream of cool water, tossing or stirring them by hand occasionally. A quick trip under the faucet will help wash away any traces of dirt that happen to be clinging to the bean. Continue rinsing the beans until the water runs clear. Some cooks may choose to skip this step since soaking the beans also serves to wash them, but a preliminary rinse will result in a cleaner bean. Fill the pot until the beans are completely submergedthere should be about 12 inches (35cm) of water above the uppermost layer. Use cool or lukewarm water only, not cold. Unless you're preparing them in bulk, it will be easiest to soak all of your beans at once. Breaking them up into multiple batches can be quite time-consuming. Beans expand as they absorb moisture, so make sure you choose a container that's large enough to account for any changes in size. Cover the beans and let them sit for at least 8 hours. For extra soft beans, you can soak them for as long as 24 hours. The longer the soak, the more indigestible sugars will leach out of the beans. Softer types of beans like lentils and chickpeas may only need to spend a few hours in water, whereas hard-shelled varieties like black beans will benefit from a longer soak. If you're running out of countertop space, make room for the bowl or pot in the refrigerator. Once you're satisfied with the amount of soaking the beans have done, uncover them and pour out the water (you'll likely notice that it's turned a dingy color). Give the beans another quick rinse, then refill the pot with fresh water to begin cooking them. A traditional soak is useful for when you have plenty of time on your hands, or if you'd rather take care of your prep work in advance and save time putting together the finished meal. Never use the same water to cook as you did to soak. This will just reintroduce the same dirt and starchy byproducts back into the beans.
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Check the beans for rocks. Rinse the beans. Place the beans in a large pot or bowl and add water. Soak the beans overnight. Drain and rinse the beans.

Use a tape measure to determine the length, width, and depth of the canvas. Write the measurements down and keep them handy; this will help when you're shopping for a frame. Most tape measures have markings in 1/16 increments, so pay careful attention when measuring. Being off by even 1/8 of an inch can mean buying the wrong frame size. Double check the measurements to make sure they are exact. Frames are just as varied as the canvases they hold, so select a frame based on how you want the finished product to look. Some contrast between the canvas and the frame is pleasing to the eye. Avoid frames that are very similar in color to the canvas. Contrast the style of the canvas with the style of the frame. Simple paintings will look good with ornate frames, and edgy modern art will look good in plainer frames. In general, less is more. Don't choose a frame that detracts from what is on the canvas. Now that you have the canvas's measurements and know what style of frame you want, you can shop for a frame. Find one that is the same length, width, and depth of your canvas. The standard frame sizes are 810, 1114, 1620, 1824, 2024, 2430, and 3040, but some stores will have other sizes like 1020. If you're shopping in-store, call the store to see if they carry the size you're looking for. This will save you from making multiple trips to different stores. Keep a list of what prices stores offer. This will help you find the best deal. Shopping online for a frame is another good option. Websites will have the exact dimensions of the frames they sell online. These usually come in packs of four and can easily be found in a store or online. One pack of four is enough to frame one canvas. Usually, the canvas clips do not require screws. The types of canvas clips that require screws come in seven sizes: 1/8, , 3/8, , , 1, 1 . Measure the frame back to the back of the stretcher bar to find out which size you need.
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Measure the canvas. Choose a frame that compliments the canvas. Buy a frame from a craft store. Buy canvas clips.