Q: The ball of clay should be about 3 inches (7.6 cm) in diameter. Make sure that the clay is well kneaded, first. Kneading the clay makes it soft and easy to work with. If you do not knead the clay, it will be more likely to crack and break as you work with it. Form the ball into the shape of the pipe bowl as you attach it to the dowel. Use your thumb to create an imprint in the ball, making "walls" around your thumb and creating a bucket inside the center. Cut the wire to your desired stem length. Place the pipe baking parchment paper. The clay needs to be baked in an oven preheated between 210 to 220 degrees Fahrenheit (98.9 to 104.4 degrees Celsius) for 45 minutes to an hour. Check the clay frequently as it bakes to make sure that it is not burning. The exact amount of time you will need to bake the clay varies by brand, but it usually falls out to 15 or 30 minutes per 1/4 inch (0.625 cm) of thickness. Place the clay pipe on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or parchment paper when you bake it. Apply a coat of light to medium brown acrylic paint to the clay pipe after it cools. The color should be brown like wood, but you can use colors like green or orange for extra embellishment. Use a soft cloth to rub a coating of clay varnish onto the paint after it dries. Make sure you allow the varnish to dry completely. While a homemade leprechaun pipe can add whimsical charm to your costume, if you are short on time or crafting supplies, you can usually find an old-fashioned pipe in a costume store, thrift store, or online.
A: Roll polymer clay into a ball. Use thick wire to create the stem of the pipe. Remove the wire when you are satisfied with the design of pipe. Bake the clay to harden it. Paint the clay pipe. Apply clay varnish. Alternatively, buy a leprechaun pipe instead of making one.

Q: Outside-mounted blinds refer to blinds that are attached to the outside of the window trim or wall around the window. Consider using outside-mounted blinds if your windows aren't deep enough for interior blinds, if there are obstructions on your window trim, or if you prefer the style of exterior-mounted blinds. Exterior-mounted window blinds may be better at blocking out the sun than interior mounted blinds. Mini blind sizes are usually rounded to the closest 18 inch (0.32cm). You'll have to take measurements for the height and width of your blinds, and the dimensions for your windowsill. Round your numbers so that you can find mini blinds that fit your windows well. Start from one side of the blinds and pull the tape measure across the width of the window to the other side of the blinds. Record this measurement on a piece of paper. Doing this will allow for .75 inches (1.9cm) of extra space on the sides of your blinds. If you want even wider blinds, add more to that number. Since exterior blinds hang on the outside of your window trim, you want to get blinds that are large enough to overlap over the wall. Write down the final measurement on a piece of paper. Go to the top left corner of the window trim and measure down to the bottom left corner of the window. If you want your blinds to hang all the way down to the floor, pull the tape measure down to the floor and record that measurement. Once you get that measurement, add at least 4 inches (10cm) to compensate for the height of the window bracket that will attach to the wall above the window. Some window brackets may be larger, so make sure to read the product description so you know how tall your bracket is. Record the final measurement on a piece of paper. If you have a windowsill, you'll want to make sure that you don't get blinds that hang lower than the sill. Measure from the top of your windowsill and hold the tape measure on the top of the window. Write the measurement down on a piece of paper. Now that you know how large your blinds have to be, you can look for exterior-hanging blinds that match your window's measurements. You have more flexibility with exterior hanging blinds because they aren't restricted by your window trim, and you can purchase blinds that are much bigger than your actual window. Once you find blinds that you like and that fit within your measurements, you can purchase and install them.
A: Use outside-mounted mini blinds to make windows appear larger. Round your measurements to the closest 18 inch (0.32cm). Measure the width of the window with a metal tape measure. Add at least 1.5 inches (3.8cm) to the width measurement. Measure the height of the blinds. Add at least 4 inches (10cm) to the height. Measure from the top of the window to the top of the windowsill. Purchase blinds that fall within your measurements.

Q: Depending on the song's rhythm, you may need to rotate between several different striking methods in a song. Practice going from one technique to another quickly so that if a song calls for several different tones or rhythms, you can match it with the right roll or strike. While using two hands may seem useful for complex songs, it can mess with your timing. Avoid switching the tambourine back and forth between your hands for the clearest rhythm. If you're playing along to a fast song, hold the tambourine in your non-dominant hand and prop your foot on something that puts your thigh parallel to the floor, like a box or stepping stool. Strike your knee or thigh with the tambourine's shell (back side) while you play a tempo with your dominant hand. This helps make the tambourine strike louder and more pronounced. If you're trying to play along to a song you didn't write, listen for a drum, triangle, cymbal, or other percussion instruments, and try striking your tambourine to the same beat. When in doubt, this is a safe way to make sure you're playing to the right beat.
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Practice transitioning between striking techniques. Play as much of the rhythm as possible on one hand. Strike your tambourine against your knee when playing fast rhythms. Play to the beat of the percussion if you don't know when to play.