Q: Put strips of low-tack painters tape on any areas of the surface you don't plan to gild with copper leaf. This will "mask" these areas off and protect them during the process. Run your hand along the unmasked surface areas. If you feel a lot of roughness or surface blemishes, use 220 grit sandpaper to sand it to your desired smoothness. Roughness and blemishes will show through applied cooper leaf. Unless you are going for a rustic look, you'll want to smooth these areas out first. Canvas, wood, Masonite, paper, glass, plastic, metal and any other surface that can be made non-absorbent can be used for copper leafing. Put down newspaper to protect the work area and floor as you work. Wipe down the surface with a tack cloth to remove leftover sanding dust. Use a paint brush to apply the primer of your choice. Common options for primer are gesso and various kinds of paint (acrylic, casein, egg tempura, latex, house, oil). Apply the primer slowly and carefully, since any brush strokes you leave behind will show through the copper leaf once it's applied. Priming the surface makes it smooth and non-absorbent, both of which are necessary prior to copper leafing it. If you plan to burnish the surface, it must be made absolutely smooth first. Burnishing is when you polish metallic leaf until it's very shiny. Consider using a burnish primer created specifically for this process. "Bole" is paint that is applied to be the base color for the surface to be copper leafed. Use a paint brush to apply the base color of your choice. Applying a base color, or undercolor, can help enhance the finished look by slightly changing the overall color tone. Red, grey and ochre are popular choices for bole. After applying the bole, allow it to dry completely before moving on to the size application. A deep red bole can add warmth to the final look. Black and grey can create a colder, "hard" tone. Yellow ochre can even out the surface appearance and help to disguise cracks or blemishes.
A: Mask and sand the surface. Prime the surface. Apply the bole.

Q: Skin cancers can cause your skin to change color, making it darker, more yellow, or more red. If your skin changes color, make an appointment with your primary care physician or dermatologist. You may also notice more hair growing or itchy skin. If you have moles, you should watch for any changes in their appearance. Another symptom of cancer is an unusual lump or body area that thickens. Observe any sore that doesn't heal, or white patches in your mouth or on your tongue. If you have constipation that doesn't seem to go away, diarrhea, or any change in the size of your stool, they may indicate colon cancer. Signs of prostate or bladder cancer can include: Painful urination Needing to urinate more or less than usual Unusual bleeding or discharge If you've lost weight, but haven't been dieting, you have unexplained weight loss. Losing more than 10 pounds is an early sign of cancer of the pancreas, stomach, esophagus, or lung. You may also have trouble swallowing or might have indigestion after you eat. These are symptoms of esophageal, throat, or stomach cancer. Some of the earliest symptoms of cancer might seem like symptoms of the common cold, with some key differences. You may notice cough, fatigue, fever or unexplained pain (like severe headache). Unlike common illnesses, you won't feel better after resting, the cough won't go away, and you may not have any sign of infection despite having a fever. Pain might be one of the earliest symptoms of cancer you experience. Fever is usually a symptom once the cancer has progressed. Don't assume that because you've noticed several symptoms, you definitely have cancer. Cancer symptoms can vary a great deal and can be non-specific. This means that many similar symptoms can indicate a number of other health problems ranging in severity. For example, fatigue can mean many things, only one of which is cancer. Instead, fatigue might just be one symptom of a different condition that you're experiencing. This is why a proper medical diagnosis is important.
A: Look for changes in your skin. Monitor bowel or bladder changes. Determine if you've lost weight. Watch for common illness symptoms. Avoid self-diagnosing.

Q: Starting a business involves making a number of choices that will affect your tax and personal liability. These choices should be made with the help of a business lawyer whenever possible. To find a qualified attorney, ask your friends and family for a referral. If you cannot get a referral from someone close to you, visit your state's bar website and use their lawyer referral service or lawyer search function. For example, in California, you can speak with a professional for free who will analyze your needs and get you in touch with lawyers who can help. Before you hire an attorney, make sure you go through an initial consultation. During this consultation, ask the attorney about their experience with creating and registering companies, their level of success, and their history of attorney discipline. When you find an attorney you like, be sure to work out an acceptable fee arrangement and get the agreement in writing. The way you organize your business will affect the types of taxes you owe and how you file your returns. For example, sole proprietorships and corporations file income tax returns. In contrast, partnerships file information returns, which is a reporting of income and expenses. If you create a corporation, the entity itself is subject to corporate income tax at both the state and federal level. Also, all dividends you distribute are subject to individual tax rates on the person's personal tax return. If you create a limited liability company (LLC), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will treat it as either a corporation, partnership, or as a disregarded entity. Each of these decisions will affect how you pay your taxes. If you create a nonprofit, you may qualify for tax exemption at both the federal and state level. Certain business structures offer protection from personal liability for the debts of the business. However, these businesses are often more complex and require more paperwork and more reporting. On the other hand, if you choose a business structure that does not relieve you from personal liability, you may be required to pay for the debts of your business out of your own pocket. In general, LLCs and corporations offer personal liability protection while sole proprietorships and partnerships usually do not. Different business structures are required to raise capital in different ways. Before you create and register a company, you will want to consider how effective you are at raising money using different means. If you create a corporation, you will have to raise money through loans and personal investments (i.e., the purchase of stocks or the use of venture capitalist firms). If you create a nonprofit entity, you will raise money through personal donations and grants. The type of business structure you choose will dictate the type of recordkeeping and reporting you are required to do. In general, corporations will require the most recordkeeping and reporting while partnerships and sole proprietorships will require the least. Corporations are often required to maintain contracts, leases and other agreements; licenses and permits; and payroll and personnel files. Corporations are also required to make annual reports in many states.
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Consult an attorney. Consider taxes. Determine how much personal liability you want to face. Decide how you want to raise funds. Think about paperwork.