After your application is approved, you'll receive an email that contains your 6-10 digit Company Prefix number. The UPC code for each product you'll sell will start with these same few digits, marking the product as your company's. Through the member kit, you'll be able to assign certain numbers to the products your selling. The entire UPC code on each of your products must contain 11 digits. Look at how many digits are in your Company Prefix number before you start numbering your products. Then, you can start creating product numbers that contain the correct amount of digits. For example, if you were assigned a 7-digit Company Prefix, each one of your product numbers will need to be 4 digits long. Follow the member kit's instructions as you start creating your product numbers. As you do so, keep in mind that each product that's at all different from others needs its own number. For example, a small and a large shirt that are exactly the same otherwise require 2 different product numbers. For example, 2 shirts that are the exact same besides their color require 2 different product numbers. GS1 provides tools on their website, including the GS1 US Digit Calculator and the Data Driver, to help you through this process.
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One-sentence summary -- Wait to get your member kit email with your Company Prefix. Consider the Company Prefix when you pick product numbers. Choose a new number for each identical product you have.

Measure the thickness or depth of your guitar from front to back to find the width of the zipper panel (The side section of your case that will have a zipper). Add an extra 1 inch to your measurement for seam allowance, and another inch or so if you want your case to be roomier. Then divide this measurement in half, because you will need two pieces to place the zipper in between. The length of these pieces is the length of the zipper you bought (approximately half the perimeter of your guitar). Width of zipper panel pieces = (guitar depth + 1 inch + ~ inch) 2 Length of zipper panel pieces = length of zipper Using the measurement for your zipper panel pieces, cut 2 pieces of exterior fabric, 2 pieces of duck cloth, and 2 pieces of fleece/batting. Cut the fleece/batting inch smaller all the way around to reduce bulk when sewing. Place the exterior fabric on top of the fleece/batting on top of the duck cloth, and quilt the pieces together as you did with the front and back panels, using one or two lines across the length of the fabric. Place the zipper face down against the "right side" (the side with your exterior fabric showing) of one of your quilted zipper panel pieces. Pin it in place, then sew together using a zipper foot on your sewing machine. Do the same to attach the other side of the zipper to your second zipper piece. Then press your zipper panel open and top stitch on either side of the zipper, about inch away from it for a finished look that will hold your zipper open on the back side. Measure around the outside edge of the front or back panel that you've already quilted. The difference between this measurement and the length of your zipper panel is the length of the side panel (the side section of your case that doesn't have a zipper). Add inch for seam allowance. The width is the same as your completed zipper panel. Width of side panel = width of zipper panel with zipper Length of side panel = perimeter of front panel - length of zipper panel + inch Using the measurement for your side panel, cut a piece of exterior fabric, duck cloth, and fleece/batting. Cut the fleece/batting inch smaller all the way around to reduce bulk when sewing. Place the exterior fabric on top of the fleece/batting on top of the duck cloth, and quilt the pieces together as you did with the zipper panel, using one or two lines across the length of the fabric. Line up one end of your zipper panel with one end of your side panel, with right sides (exterior fabric) facing toward each other. Pin and sew these ends together with a straight stitch on your sewing machine, with inch seam allowance. Repeat with the opposite ends of the two panels. This will create one large loop panel.
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One-sentence summary -- Measure your guitar for the zipper panel. Cut fabric for zipper panel pieces. Sew the zipper between the zipper panel pieces. Measure your side panel. Cut the fabric for your side panel. Connect your zipper and side panels together.

Your horse needs to be clean for the foaling so that the foal doesn't come into contact with germs or bacteria. You don't want to risk infecting the foal. Rinse your horse with warm water, then use a clean sponge to create a lather with the soap. Rinse the soap away, then apply a conditioner if you have one. After your rinse away the conditioner, you can dry off the horse with a large towel. It helps to wash the horse in sections. For example, you might wash the left side, followed by the right side. Then, you could wash the face and neck. Mix the soap into the warm water. Then, rinse your mare's udders with warm water. Using a sponge dipped in the soapy water, gently wipe down your mare's udders. Separate the folds on and around the udders to make sure you get them clean. Then rinse the area with warm water. Use a light, gentle stream of water, as a hard stream of water will cause your horse discomfort. Your foal will be nursing on the udders, so it's important that they're clean. Use a mild soap, such as horse shampoo. Wet the genital area with warm water, then use a clean sponge dipped in warm, soapy water to clean the outside of her genitals. Then, use your fingers to gently turn the lower part of her labia inside out so you can remove the waxy buildup inside it. Finally, rinse the entire area with warm water. Never, ever put soapy water in your mare's vagina, as this can cause an infection. Only clean the outside of her labia. Be careful when cleaning your mare's genitals, as she may attempt to kick you. Fold the tail up so it's shortened. Then, wrap clean plastic wrap around the tail to keep the area sanitary and hold in the hair. Secure the plastic wrap around the tail with rubber bands or additional plastic wrap. Tie it in 2 or 3 spots to make sure it won't come loose. Make sure your ties aren't too tight and take down the tail shortly after the foaling. Otherwise, you might accidentally cut off circulation to the tail, which can permanently damage it.
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Wash your mare with a horse shampoo a week before foaling to remove germs. Clean your mare's udders with warm water and soap. Wash your mare's genitals to protect the foal. Tie up the mare's tail when she goes into labor so it's out of the way.