input question: To melt soap into a liquid for molding

output answer: This can be done in a microwave on low setting.

input question: To prepare fabric for a homemade pillow,

output answer: make straight, even cuts of it.

input question: How to file your nails properly

output answer:
Using any nail file make sure you file towards the center of your nail; your nails have a grain and to do otherwise can make the nail end ragged