Problem: Article: Combine 1 cup (125 grams) cornstarch or cornflour, 1 cup (240 mL) white glue, 2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil, and 2 Tbsp lemon juice. It should look similar to ricotta cheese when finished. Wait until it cools down enough to handle it, then knead continually until it reaches room temperature. Using a ziploc bag or plastic wrap, store the mix in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. After that point you can adjust the consistency by kneading in additional oil or cornstarch to correct overly brittle or sticky dough (respectively).
Summary: Mix the ingredients in a saucepan. Stir over low heat for 10-15 minutes.Remove the mixture from the heat once it starts pulling away from the side of the pan. Knead until the mixture cools. Store in an airtight container. Use after waiting for 24 hours.

Problem: Article: Memory wire is a special type of wire that keeps its "ring" shape. There are lots of different sizes of memory wire, ranging from ring to bracelet to necklace size. You want to get the smallest size, which is the ring size. Anything larger will slide off the base of your wine glass. Look for something that is between and 1-inch (1.91 and 2.54-centimeter) wide. Memory wire is very difficult to cut, so you want to use a pair of heavy-duty wire cutters for this. Do not use your good jewelry wire cutters. They are too delicate for this task, and the memory wire could dull the blades down. Use a pair of round nose pliers to pinch the end of your memory wire. Twist the pliers upwards, against the curve of the memory wire, until you have a small loop. Pull the pliers out and set them aside. You can add one big bead or a bunch of small beads. You can also do a combination of the two: a big bead with small beads to either side of it. Be sure to leave about to inch (0.64 to 1.27 centimeters) at the end of the wire so that you can make another loop. Use a pair of needle nose pliers to open up a jump ring. Pull the ends of the jump ring past each other rather than away from each other. Slip the jump ring through the loop at the top of your charm, then close the jump ring. After this, you can slide the jump ring onto the memory wire. You can use a charm just by itself or with some small beads to either side of it. If the ends of the jump ring aren't touching, you can pinch the jump ring to push them towards each other until they touch. Some charms may already have a jump ring attached to the top loop. If you have a charm like this, simply slip it onto the memory wire. Like before, use your round nose pliers to pinch the end of the memory wire. Twist the memory wire against the curve of the memory wire, then slide them out. To attach the charm, simply pull the ring apart slightly, and push it onto the stem of your wine glass. The memory wire will naturally keep its shape, so you do not need to use the loops you made to close the ring.
Summary: Get some ring-sized memory wire. Measure out 1 to 1 loops, then cut them with a pair of heavy-duty wire cutters. Twist one of the ends of your memory wire into a small loop. Add your bead(s), if desired. Consider adding a charm instead of beads. Make another loop at the end of the memory wire to secure the beads. Use the wine glass charm.

Problem: Article: You may not realize it, but part of maintaining a polite tone includes using good grammar and spelling. Taking care to communicate yourself clearly shows that you respect the other party, as well as demonstrates that you are generally a polite person. Don't be pretentious, but do allow your education to shine through by using good vocabulary. Also, if you have scoured the company website and learned a bit about their policies, mention that you have read them and still can't find an answer to your problem. Witty remarks and joking have their place, and that place is not in an email that you want to be taken seriously, at least not in the first correspondence. Such language can be interpreted as inappropriate, something you want to avoid when dealing with any business. Once you build a rapport with a rep through a series of emails, joking will more readily be accepted and understood. Even though you may be angry at how a product or service has been handled, expressing this in an email will not get you the results you need. Communicating your issue with respect and courtesy will go much further than a mean or aggressive email. Keep in mind that you can't properly express emotion through text. If you are upset enough about your issue to want immediate attention, resorting to a phone call might be more effective. Finally, mentioning how loyal you are to a company and how grateful you have always been for their service in the past makes it easier for reps to appreciate your email and respond more quickly.
Summary: Maintain proper grammar and spelling. Display your education and knowledge. Avoid joking around. Express yourself without aggression. Mention your loyalty and gratitude.

Problem: Article: This is perfect for dealing with recurring noise that's short-lived. Instead of getting worked up over the sound of your neighbor's hour-long clarinet lesson, try putting on a pair of headphones with your favorite music. This will drown out the sound that's bothering you, and you can go back to focusing on whatever you enjoy. If you're feeling really upset, put on calming music, like classical music or the blues. If you're trying to watch TV, get a pair of wireless headphones or turn on your television's closed captioning. If your neighbors are routinely noisy while you're trying to sleep, try putting a white noise machine in your bedroom. These machines emit a soft sound, like static, rushing water, or nature sounds, that can gently help drown out unwanted sounds from upstairs. You can find white noise machines at most home stores, anywhere that sells baby gear, or online. For louder sounds that you can't drown out with a white noise machine, earplugs may help you get some peace. Industrial-strength foam earplugs form to the shape of your ear canal, blocking out sounds more effectively than other kinds. You can buy earplugs from drug stores and home improvement stores. If nothing else works, ask your landlord about options for soundproofing your ceiling. Most soundproofing options involve placing a second layer of material over your existing ceiling. While this may not completely block out all of the sounds from your noisy neighbor, it can cut down on it significantly. Some options include installing acoustic tiles held in place by a metal grid, adding a second layer of sheetrock onto the ceiling, or painting the ceiling with a dampening product like Green Glue. Soundproofing will not be an option in all cases, but it can be worth it to talk to your landlord to see if they'll approve the changes.
Summary:
Put on headphones with music for sounds that don't last long. Try a white noise machine to drown out softer sounds. Wear earplugs if you need more peace while you sleep. Soundproof your ceiling for a more permanent solution.