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How to Paint Pebbles

Whether you’re in the classroom or staying at home, painting pebbles is a fun, engaging craft that you can do just about anywhere! First, use soap and water to clean off any dirt and grime from the rocks. Once you’ve used sandpaper to buff away any rough edges, use a pencil and some scrap paper to plan out the design for your beautiful pebble. With some paint and varnish, you can create a masterpiece on any size pebble! [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Drawing Your Design Wash and dry the pebbles to remove any dirt. Find a variety of smooth stones outside and bring them to your sink. Squeeze a pea-sized amount of dish soap onto a soaked sponge, and lightly scrub all of the pebbles. As you clean, focus on getting rid of any dirt and filth on the stones. Once you’ve washed the pebbles, lay them on a towel or other clean surface to let them dry. [1] If you’re in a rush, feel free to dry off the stones individually. Any kind of soap will work to clean the pebbles. If you’d prefer to save

How to Start Learning Computer Programming

Programming is lots of fun and extraordinarily useful. It allows you to be creative and also opens up a wide range of new careers for you. If you want to learn how to program, read the tutorial below for an explanation of where to go and what to study. [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Choosing a Language Choose a programming language. Computer programming is done as essentially a set of written instructions that the computer follows (also known as binary coding). These instructions can be written in several different "languages", or which are simply different ways of organizing the instructions and text. Different languages tend to be used to create different types of programs, however, so choose a language that you feel is relevant to what you want to do. [1] If you decide that a language does not suit your needs, you can always move on to a new language. [2] Consider C, C++, C# and related languages . These languages are mainly used for creating standalone computer applicat

How to Become a Nicer Person to Others

Having close family and friends who can act as your support system is proven to make you healthier and happier. [1] However, it's not always so easy to keep friends or family around, especially if you're mean or constantly have a negative attitude towards them. Luckily, it doesn't have to be this way forever. If you practice kindness daily and work to control your anger, you can become a nicer person and strengthen meaningful relationships with others. [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Controlling Your Anger Use a relaxation techniques to calm yourself. [2] As soon as you start to notice that you are feeling angry, take a moment to calm yourself. One good way to do this is by using a relaxation technique. [3] Some options include: Deep breathing . Progressive muscle relaxation . Listening to soothing music. Taking a walk. Meditation . Listening to a podcast. Challenge unrealistic statements or thoughts. Unrealistic thought patterns can intensify feelings of anger, s

How to Make a Beaded Lizard

Here's a cute, fun, and creative afternoon activity that you can make and attach to your backpack or even wear as a necklace. All it takes are some beads, string, and a keychain clasp. [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Preparing the Body Cut a roughly three-foot length of 1/8th-inch ribbon or string. The longer the string, the longer the lizard. Three feet is a good start. Fold the string in half so that the two ends meet. This will lead to a loop at the other end of the string. Take the loop and run it through the bottom of a keychain clasp. Really, any sort of clasp will work. All you need to do is create a slipknot around the clasp. You should have your loop on one side of the clasp, and the long excess string on the other. Pull the ends through the loop to create a slipknot. Reach into the loop and pull the strings through, pulling until tight. This creates a simple slip knot that will hold the lizard in place as you work. Tape the clasp down to the table so that the strings

How to Clean and Organize Your Room

Between dirty clothes, clutter, and other waste, cleaning your room might be a trouble in your to-do list. And you do not need to worry! The solution to simple, effective cleaning is breaking the task down into smaller chores. You’d be stunned at how much you can accomplish by switching up how you clean and organize. Here are 14 pro tips and tricks to help you clean and organize your room. [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Go through your clutter with the 4-box method. Set out 4 boxes or bags and label “keep,” “donate,” “store,” and “trash.” Keep items are pretty self-explanatory—these are items that you still actively need or want, and plan on storing in your room. In the donate pile, set aside any gently-used items that you don’t want or need anymore. Use the “store” pile for items that can be moved into long-term storage. Then, dedicate the “trash” box to any junk or clutter that’s just taking up space in your room. [1] For instance, a pair of winter snow boots might go in the “store