Article: Don't pick at any crust or scabs that will form. It can take up to a year for the wound to heal completely. Poor blood flow in the area of the upper cartilage of the ear keeps the risk of infection high and the rate of healing low during the entire process. While keloids, deposits of skin, and some malformation from the pierced cartilage are expected, redness, swelling, heat, or oozing from the wound that persists for days is not. See a doctor if symptoms last as long as a week, as courses of antibiotics and surgical intervention may be required, and average hospital stays are over two days. These solutions kill living cells and can damage the capillaries and healing tissue in the ear. Keeping the site clear of foreign debris and clean will help significantly reduce the risk of infection. However, for a number of piercings of specific structures of the ear a piercing gun cannot find adequate purchase, as they are designed around use on the earlobe. Seek immediate medical attention if ear deformities begin appearing.
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Wash with a sterile saline solution twice a day. Keep an eye on the piercing site. Avoid using sterilizing or antimicrobial solutions like rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to continue cleaning the wound site. Anticipate cartilage fracture, whether a piercing gun is used or a piercing needle is administered by hand.
Article: Worshiping as a community is important in all Christian denominations. Attend worship service weekly and, depending on your denomination, on holy days of obligation, such as Christmas, Easter, and Ash Wednesday. Christians typically attend weekly worship services on Saturdays or Sundays. For groups including Anglicans, Catholics, and Orthodox Christians, worship centers around Holy Communion. Through this ritual, Christians remember the Last Supper and Christ's sacrifice for humanity. In other denominations, such as Baptists and Quakers, community worship is less structured and centers on Bible readings, sermons, and music. Sacraments are rites of passage that help you confirm your faith and share it with your community. Most Christian traditions recognize at least 2 sacraments: Baptism and Holy Communion. Baptism often occurs soon after birth; First Communion in many denominations happens around age 7. While nearly all Christians celebrate these core sacraments, some traditions recognize several additional rites of passage. Catholicism, for instance, recognizes the additional sacraments of Confession (also called Penance or Reconciliation), Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick. While you receive some sacraments, such as Baptism and Confirmation, only once, others are celebrated regularly. For instance, after your First Communion, you receive Holy Communion every time you go to church. If a Scripture passage or church teaching is confusing, never be afraid to seek clarity. Needing to learn more and asking questions doesn't mean you're unfaithful. Rather, it shows you want to deepen your faith, and it can help you gain knowledge and wisdom. You can also ask your priest or minister questions about your faith. For instance, if you want to know more about a passage in the Gospel or sermon, ask about it after the service. If you find teachings on Holy Communion confusing, ask about your tradition's beliefs and why different denominations hold unique views. to put your faith into practice. Your church can likely connect you with a range of service opportunities, such as at a soup kitchen, shelter, or nursing home. Community service can help you put Christ's teachings into practice. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus calls for Christians to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, visit the sick, visit the imprisoned, and bury the dead. Churches typically offer retreats every now and then for members of the community to pray, reflect, and learn more about their faith. Retreats often involve trips to spiritual sites and activities such as meditation, singing, journaling, arts and crafts, and group discussions. Christian schools, youth groups, and other organizations also host retreats. Ask your priest or minister or another leader at your church about upcoming retreats and how to participate.
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Go to church regularly. Receive the sacraments according to your denomination's traditions. Seize learning opportunities, such as Bible study and Sunday school. Volunteer Attend spiritual retreats to deepen your relationship with God.
Article: Use a bevel tool to cut the square off of the edge of your leather. This will keep the edges from rolling up over time. It is only necessary to bevel one side of the leather: the back side can remain flat. Pay special attention to any sharp corners on your leather piece. These will need to be beveled separately, creating a diagonal or cut corner. With your edges beveled, you can move on to adding whatever finish is appropriate for your leather. You can use a resist to keep it a particular area clear of the finish or to reduce the coloring. Just be sure to always use gloves when using dyes or finishes....unless you like your hands a different color! Tandy sells excellent finishes in a variety of colors. To apply these, use a paper towel, wool dauber, or a natural or very old sponge (regular sponges contain a chemical that does not react well with the leather). You can also use dyes. There are dyes intended for leather, but some leathers can also be dyed with shoe polish! These should be applied in the same way as the finishes. Acrylic paint thinned with water works on leather, if you'd prefer a painted look. Just use a normal paint brush to apply it. This works better for smaller, detailed sections than larger ones. You'll want to smooth the beveled edges of your piece after dying it. You can use a special tool for this purpose but the cheaper option is to simply rub it with a paper towel or canvas cloth! This will make the edges look shiny and professional. If you plan on doing any stitching, you'll want to add a stitching groove to keep your stitches from being worn down over time. There is a tool for this purpose called a stitch groover. Once you've cut a channel into your leather where the stitching will go, use a pricking iron or overstitch wheel to lightly mark where your individual stitches will go. This will help create an even, professional look. Finally, punch the individual holes you marked using a piercing awl. When buying an overstitch wheel or pricking iron, get a shorter one to start off with, as it will be more versatile and make it easier to turn corners. When starting a new stitching line or having to otherwise pick up the overstitch wheel to start again, place the first spoke down in the hole of the last section of the line. This will keep the stitches even. Before sewing, you'll want to add any other finishing touches that you know you'll need, like adding snaps. Be aware, however, that adding things like snaps is difficult and requires its own separate set of tools. Once that's done, add your stitching and you're basically done. Rub the whole surface with a cloth to get a nice, smooth final look. As a final measure, you can add a clear final finish on after doing your stitching, if you want to. This is not necessary, however. Enjoy your new creation and don't forget to keep practicing!
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Bevel the edges of your leather. Add finishes, dyes, or paint. Smooth the edges. Punch holes for stitching. Add other details. Add a clear finish if desired.