Article: Follow the package directions on your dry mounting paper to see what temperature is needed for the mounting process. Typically, this should range between 160200F (7193C). Turn on your iron and allow it to preheat while you begin getting your print prepared for mounting. Layer your print over your dry mounting paper and your chosen backing so that everything is centered. Make sure that none of the dry mounting paper is sticking out from under the print, as this could damage the front side of your print when heated. You will start heating the center of your print to dry mount it before you get to the edges, so keep your print in place by taping the edges with painters tape or masking tape. Make sure the print, paper, and backing are all secure before you begin dry mounting, because you won't be able to move them back into place once you start. Although your print should withstand heat without damage, direct heat from the platen of the iron could scorch or bubble the ink or paper. Lay a piece of blotting paper over the top of the taped-in-place print, in order to act as a shield against damage. The heat from the iron will glue the three layers together, keeping them in place for the rest of the mounting process. Let the iron set (without moving it) on the center of the print for 3-5 minutes. When the print is firmly attached to the backing, you can move onto the next section. Follow the same practice as above by moving the iron to each of the corners and edges of the print, and allowing it to sit and heat the dry-mounting paper for 3-5 minutes. Moving the iron around or back-and-forth during this process will make it take longer for the dry-mounting process to complete, so just watch the paper to make sure it isn't too hot without moving it. Each time you are ready to move to a new corner, set the iron in the center and slide it out to the corner. This will remove any bubbles that might have formed under the print from the dry mounting paper. Un-tape the sides of the print when you are ready to dry-mount that area. Be careful not to pull the print away from the freshly-mounted backing when you remove the tape. When your print is securely attached to the backing on all sides, then the dry mounting process is complete. Allow it to cool for several minutes, and then remove the paper. At this point, you are finished! Follow up with a picture frame for a truly completed look.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Heat up your iron. Line up your print, paper, and backing. Tape your print in place. Place a piece of blotting paper over your print. Place your iron on the center of the print. Continue mounting the corners with the iron. Finish up.
Article: It's best to focus on training one canary at a time, with one canary in a single cage in a room. Canaries are prone to getting nervous about possible predators around them, so be patient and let your canary get familiar with the area around her cage. Avoid making sudden movements and loud noises when you enter the room so you don't startle your bird. Spend time sitting in the room with your canary for the first several days. When you enter the room, make a low sound or whistle and then repeat the same sound or whistle every time you enter the room. This will become your "special noise" for your canary, which will signal her of your presence. Hang your bird's cage so it sits eye level with you, as she can become stressed from having to make too many movements with her head. Place her cage in a room with some household activity so she can watch you and become comfortable with your presence. At night, cover her cage with a dark cloth so she knows when it's night and time for bed. Take the covering off in the morning so she can recognize that it is day and time for activity. Avoid direct eye contact when you first enter and sit in the room, as many birds associate direct eye contact with danger. Instead, watch your canary in her cage from a safe distance. As you watch your canary during the first few days, you may note she is flitting around the cage as well as feeding, bathing and preening in your presence. Once she stops flitting around and grooming herself, you can begin to make closer contact with her. This will help your canary get familiar with you over a period of time, and build your relationship. Sit near her cage, whistle to her, and talk in a quiet tone. Over time, she will recognize your voice and come to see you as a friend. Stress can kill canaries so focus on acting calm and soothing around her. Some canary owners create a certain low noise, like a humming or shushing, that they then repeat when they move close to the canary's cage. The canary will get used to the "special noise" and come to associate it with their owner and with comfort.
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Let your canary get used to her surroundings. Keep her cage at eye level. Observe your canary. Talk quietly to your canary for 10 to 15 minutes, twice a day.
Article: Moisture can make your silver tarnish more quickly than normal. When not in use, store your silver with desiccating packets filled with silica gel. These can usually be purchased at craft stores, general retailers, and hardware stores. If you have small children or pets, be sure these packets are inaccessible to them. Eating these packets could be deadly. Alternatively, store a piece of chalk with your silver. Similar to the desiccating packets, the chalk will absorb moisture. Chalk will also be less dangerous to children and pets. Anything that contains lemon juice or vinegar will likely cause your silver to tarnish very quickly. Forego using your silver when serving any acidic food. Mustard, onions, and eggs are some of the most common foods that contribute to rapid oxidation. Food that has a sour taste often has acidic properties. When in doubt, use non-silver items with food like this. In some cases, perspiration may be acidic enough to cause oxidation. Other possible culprits include perfume, makeup, hair products, and cleaning products. Rubber and latex will have a strong negative reaction to silver. They can permanently deface its finish or cause the metal to be eaten away. Avoid storing your silver with other metals. Doing so can also make the silver oxidize more quickly. The detergent and heat of your dishwasher can cause oxidation and corrosion in your silver. Silver should be cleaned with cool water and a mild soap. Use a soft cotton cloth to wipe dirty silver clean when necessary. Opposite of what you might expect, using your silver and cleaning it thoroughly by hand after every use can defend against oxidation. Even using your silver once a week could keep it looking oxidation free for longer.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Defend silver from moisture with desiccating packets. Avoid exposing silver to acidic substances. Store your silver away from rubber, latex and other metals. Hand wash your silver. Use silver more frequently.