| How to Do Tile Painting Posted: 16 Nov 2017 04:00 PM PST Many people believe that the only way to color a tile is to glaze it in a kiln, but you can actually paint tile yourself at home! If you do the right prep work, it's a quick, easy task that will let you re-color your flooring or bathroom, or even add a decorative element to your floors, counters, or mantel. Learning how to choose the right supplies, prepare your tile for painting, and paint and seal your tile correctly will help you re-do your home quickly and inexpensively. EditGathering Materials - Purchase ceramic, epoxy, enamel, or latex paint. Using the right paint is very important. Water-based paint like acrylic, watercolors, or spray paint will not work at all, especially if you're painting bathroom or kitchen tile. You can use commercial tile or ceramic paint, oil-based paint, colored epoxy, enamel, or latex paint.[1]
- Choose the best brushes for your project. If you are painting an intricate scene or design on your tile, you'll most likely need several different sizes of brushes. If you are painting a large bathroom wall, for example, you can use a larger brush.[2]
- Set up your supplies and protect your work area. Lay out cleaning supplies, sandpaper, and protective gear. You'll need to take a few precautions to prevent injury or paint spills in your work area.[3]
- Lay a tarp down on the floor to prevent paint from dripping on it.
- Line the edges of your work area with painter's tape.
- Keep damp rags nearby in case you need to fix any mistakes.
- Open windows or bring a fan into the room for ventilation.
- Wear a painter's mask to avoid inhaling fumes.
- If you're working in the kitchen, move food to another area to prevent contamination.
EditPrepping Your Tile - Clean the tile with degreaser and tile cleaner. If your tile is brand new, you can just wipe off the surface. Older tile, especially flooring or bathroom tile, will need to be cleaned thoroughly. Start by using a degreaser, then wash the tile with tile cleaner or soap and water. It's very important that your tile is perfectly clean, so don't skip this step![4]
- Use bleach or hydrogen peroxide to remove any mold.
- Vinegar works well for removing soap scum and shower residue.
- Sand your tile with 1800-grit paper until it's no longer smooth. You won't need to sand unglazed tile, but any ceramic that has already been glazed will need to be sanded to provide a rough surface for the paint to adhere to. Use 1800-grit sandpaper to smooth the tile and remove uneven gloss.[5]
- Wipe off the dust with a damp rag. Sanding creates a lot of dust, and it will affect the look of your paint. Make sure all of the dust from sanding is gone by wiping the entire surface with a damp cloth. You can also vacuum away any accumulated dust.[6]
- Apply an oil-based high adhesion primer to home surfaces. Oil primers are efficient at preventing stains and holding on to ceramic and/or oil-based paint, but you won't need to use them for decorative art tiles that won't be walked on or used. If you're planning to paint in a high-traffic area, like the shower or the hallway floor, use two coats.[7]
- Wait at least 24 hours for the primer to dry. Check the primer's label for a precise drying time. If you're working in an area with a lot of moisture, like the bathroom, you may want to wait 48 hours.[8]
EditPainting Your Tile - Decide on your colors or design. If you are painting existing tile in your home, make sure that the colors you choose complement the rest of your design scheme. It is usually best to choose light colors when painting your tile, as dark or bright colors can overwhelm a room. If you're painting a design, choose one that will be easy for you to do and will look good in your home.[9]
- Create a painted design (optional). If you want to paint a design, try searching for inspiration in Spanish, Portuguese, or Chinese tile paintings. You could also try a geometric design, like a chevron pattern or checks.
- Transfer your design to the tile with a pencil. If you have an intricate design, draw it on the tile with pencil first. Be sure to press the pencil very lightly so that it is easy to hide with paint and/or erase if necessary. You can also practice on paper beforehand.[10]
- Paint your tile. If you are painting a design, start with the lightest color first to avoid smudges, and let each color dry before starting a new one. If you're painting a home surface in a solid color, apply the paint in multiple thin layers. It's usually necessary to do at least 3 layers, especially if your paint color is lighter than the original color.[11]
- Painting over the grout is much easier than trying to avoid it, and it isn't noticeable if you choose a light color.
- Let the paint dry for at least 24 hours. For small art projects, 24 hours will be enough, but for larger home surfaces, wait for at least 48 hours. This is especially important for high-traffic areas like the bathroom or kitchen counter.[12]
- If you've painted a ceramic bathtub, wait for several days before filling it with warm water.
- Coat with clear urethane to seal in the paint. You can buy urethane from any home supply store. It's important to use a sealant like urethane that is made for ceramics, especially if you're painting kitchen or bathroom tiles that get a lot of use and come into contact with moisture. Apply according to the package directions and let it dry thoroughly before touching your tile.[13]
- Consider adding an accent tile to brighten up a boring surface.
- Paint with patience. The more attention you pay to detail the better your project will turn out.
- Glass paint may work on very high-gloss tile.
- Be sure to take the appropriate safety methods when using power tools and/or dealing with potentially toxic fumes by wearing safety goggles and a painter's mask.
- Re-painting tile on home surfaces is not a permanent fix and will most likely need to be repainted in the future.
EditThings You'll Need - Ceramic tile
- Cleaning products to prep surface
- Orbital sander with 1800 grit sandpaper (if necessary)
- Safety goggles and a painter's mask
- Newspaper or drop cloth for covering workspace
- Water for cleaning brushes
- Non-water-based paint (tile paint, epoxy, enamel, oil-based paint)
- Paintbrush
- Clear urethane
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| How to Wear Glitter on Your Face Posted: 16 Nov 2017 08:00 AM PST Glitter makes just about everything better. Whether you are secretly a mermaid or just like all things sparkly, you can't go wrong with adding a little bit of glitter to your makeup routine. While using crafting glitter can irritate your skin, cosmetic-grade glitter is a safe alternative. You can find it online and in well-stocked beauty shops. The application process is quick, simple, and totally picture-worthy. EditApplying Glitter to Your Eyelids - Apply your base makeup first, if you will be wearing any. If you plan on wearing foundation or eyeshadow, now is the time to apply them. Set your look with setting powder or setting spray, but hold off on the mascara and eyeliner. Doing this stuff first reduces the chances of you accidentally rubbing the glitter off and messing up your look.
- Apply a thin coat of petroleum jelly to your eyelids. You can also apply the petroleum jelly to your brow bone instead for a different look.[1] If you don't have petroleum jelly or if you don't want to use it, try clear lip balm or clear lip gloss instead.[2]
- For a bolder look, use a Q-tip or thin makeup brush to apply the petroleum jelly to your crease. Flare it out in a wing-tip or cat eye.
- For a more subtle look, use a thin, liner brush to apply eyelash adhesive to your upper lash line. Do not apply it to your waterline, however.
- Choose cosmetic-grade glitter that goes well with your makeup. You can find this type of glitter online and in a beauty supply shop. A fine-grained glitter would be even better because it would be less likely to fall off. Do not use regular glitter from the arts and crafts store.
- For a subtle look, try a neutral color, such as ivory, iridescent, peach, or gold.
- For a bold look, try an unnatural color, such as orange, red, blue, purple, etc.
- If you are already wearing eyeshadow, choose glitter in a similar color.
- Pat the glitter onto your eyelid with an eyeshadow brush. Dip an eyeshadow brush (preferably one with firm bristles) into the pot of glitter first. Close your eyes and tilt your head back. Gently pat the brush against your eyelid, focusing on the area where you applied the petroleum jelly.
- If you are applying glitter to your lash line, use a damp Q-tip to pick up and apply the glitter.[3]
- Finish and clean up the look. Use a Q-tip to sharpen any corners or edges, such as wing-tips. If you got glitter some place where you did not want it, press a piece of clear tape against your skin where the unwanted glitter is, then pull it off.[4] Apply a coat of mascara, if desired, but skip the eyeliner, otherwise the glitter may come off.
- If you applied the glitter to just your crease or brow bone, you can apply some eyeliner for a more glamorous look.
- Avoid rubbing your eyes while wearing glitter. The glitter may shed during the day, but not rubbing or touching your eyes will reduce the chances of this happening. If you do get glitter in your eye, use eye drops to get it out. You can also irrigate your eyes to rinse the glitter out instead.[5]
- Use an oil-based eye makeup remover to wipe the glitter off at night. Soak a cotton round in an oil-based makeup remover it, then swipe it across your eyelid. If you did not get all of the glitter off, use the other (clean) side to swipe your eyelid again. If you got glitter between your lashes, use a Q-tip dipped in an oil-based makeup remover, to lightly pick it off.[6]
EditApplying Glitter to Your Lips - Exfoliate your lips for extra smoothness, if desired. Dampen your lips with water first. Next, gently exfoliate them with a soft toothbrush or a sugar lip scrub for a few seconds. Rinse your lips with water again, pat them dry, then apply a lip balm.
- You don't have to do this, but it will make the lipstick and glitter application easier, especially if your lips are chapped.
- Apply your choice of lipstick. Apply a coat of lipstick with a lip brush or straight from the tube. Blot it with a tissue, then apply a second coat. Do not blot this second coat; you need the wet lipstick in order for the glitter to adhere.[7]
- Use a creamy lipstick that comes in a tube rather than liquid lipstick or lip stain, otherwise the glitter may not stick.[8]
- Choose a cosmetic-grade glitter that matches your lipstick color. You can find cosmetic-grade glitter in beauty supply shops and online; don't use glitter from the craft store. For a smoother look, use the finest glitter that you can find. If the glitter is too chunky, your finished look may look gritty or grainy.[9]
- If you can't find a matching color, try using iridescent instead. You can also pair gold glitter with warm colors (such as red) and silver glitter for cool colors (such as blue).
- Use your finger or a lipstick brush to pat the glitter onto your lips. Dip your finger or lipstick brush into the glitter, then firmly pat it onto your lips. Keep repeating this step until your lips are all covered.[10]
- If the glitter is not sticking to your lips, apply some petroleum jelly or clear clip gloss/lip balm, then try again.[11]
- Press your lips together to seal the glitter in place. Do not press a napkin between your lips like you normally would with lipstick, or you will remove the glitter. Simply press your lips together into a thin line for a second or two, then open them again.[12]
- Blot the lipstick and glitter with your finger. Stick your finger into your mouth, then slowly pull it out. Be sure to purse your lips while doing so. This will remove any glitter that got caught inside your lips without accidentally removing the glitter that's already on your lips.[13]
- Use a piece of tape to pick off any stray bits of glitter caught outside your lip line.
- Do not blot your lips with a tissue.
- Use an oil-based remover to remove the glitter at the end of the day. Soak a tissue or cotton round in an oil-based makeup remover, then wipe it across your lips. If you did not get all of the glitter off on the first wipe, use the other side of the cotton round. Once you get the glitter off, you can remove the lipstick with a tissue.
EditApplying Glitter to Your Cheeks and Forehead - Have your base makeup done. You don't have to do your lips or eye makeup yet, but you should do your primer and foundation first. If you want to set your makeup with setting powder or setting spray, do so now. If you apply either of these products after you apply the glitter, you risk removing the glitter.[14]
- You can also skip the foundation and primer altogether for a simpler, fresh-faced look.
- Choose a skin-safe adhesive. Hair gel is a great, cheap choice for most people, including those with sensitive skin.[15] You can also use a special adhesive made specifically for adhering glitter to skin. Aloe vera gel and petroleum jelly may also work.
- You can buy special adhesives for cosmetic-grade glitter online and in beauty supply shops.
- Pick a cosmetic-grade glitter color. You can use extra-fine glitter or even chunky glitter, but it must be cosmetic-grade. You can find this stuff online and in beauty supply shops; do not use crafting glitter. Think about how the glitter will look with the rest of your makeup and outfit. Choose colors that will go well with your overall look.
- For a more unique look, consider getting extra-fine glitter and body sequins/rhinestones. This way, you can layer the two together.
- Use a small makeup brush to apply the adhesive. Choose a makeup brush with stiffer bristles, such as a lipstick brush. Apply a thin coat of adhesive wherever you want the glitter to go. If you will be applying to glitter to both sides of your face, do just one side for right now.[16]
- It is better to work in small areas rather than large ones, otherwise the adhesive will dry out too fast.
- You can do a random design, such as a streak, or you can do a specific design, such as a heart. You can even use stencils for something more intricate.
- Use the same brush to pat the glitter into the adhesive. Dip the brush into your pot of cosmetic-grade glitter, then gently pat it against the adhesive. Keep repeating this step until you get the glitter all over the adhesive.[17]
- If you are working with extra-fine glitter, you may have to use a clean, soft makeup brush instead.
- Apply additional layers of glitter to create dimension, if desired. At this point, you can call it a day and go to show off your new glittered look, or you can keep adding more layers. Use a thin brush to add dots of adhesive onto already-glittered parts, then add skin-safe sequins or body glitter.
- Use an oil-based makeup remover to clean the glitter off. Soak a cotton round in an oil-based makeup remover, then wipe it across the glittered parts of your face. If you need to get more glitter off, use the other side of the cotton round.
- You can buy cosmetic-grade glitter online and in well-stocked beauty supply shops. Do not use craft-grade glitter. Even the extra-fine crafting glitter can irritate your skin.
- Use a cotton round soaked in an oil-based makeup remover to wipe the glitter off.[18] Don't use water to remove the glitter.[19]
- Use lighter colors where the light will naturally strike your face, such as the brow bone or cheekbones. Use richer colors on your lips, lid, and creases.[20]
- Don't be afraid to layer your look. Try placing sequins or rhinestones on top of extra-fine glitter for a mermaid look.[21]
- Do not rub your face or eyes while wearing glitter.
- Never apply crafting glitter on your face, including the extra-fine glitter.
- Never apply glitter (including cosmetic-grade) to your waterline. Doing so greatly increases the risk that you'll get glitter in your eyes.
EditThings You'll Need EditApplying Glitter to Your Eyelids - Petroleum jelly or clear lip balm/lip gloss
- Cosmetic-grade glitter
- Firm-bristled makeup brush
- Oil-based eye makeup remover
- Cotton rounds
EditApplying Glitter to Your Lips - Lipstick
- Fine, cosmetic-grade glitter
- Lipstick brush
- Oil-based makeup remover
- Cotton rounds or tissues
EditApplying Glitter to Your Cheeks and Forehead - Hair gel
- Cosmetic-grade glitter
- Small paintbrush or makeup brush
- Oil-based makeup remover
- Cotton rounds
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| How to Make Giblet Gravy Posted: 16 Nov 2017 12:00 AM PST Giblet gravy is a delicious gravy that is perfect as a topping for turkey, mashed potatoes, and any other Thanksgiving fare. The gravy is made by simmering the giblets of a turkey, including the liver, heart, gizzard, and neck, then adding the roast drippings from the rest of the cooked bird as well as thickening. The result is a delectable gravy that is a great way to use parts of the turkey which might otherwise go to waste. EditIngredients - 1 bag of turkey giblets, as well as the neck
- ½ cup (118.2 ml) of drippings from a roasted turkey or chicken
- 4 cups (946.3 ml) no sodium chicken, turkey or vegetable broth
- pinch of salt
- pinch of pepper
EditCooking the Giblets - Place the giblets in a pot over medium heat. Take the giblets of an uncooked turkey and rinse them. Place them in a medium sized pot and pour in enough water so that it covers the giblets completely by about 2 inches (5.08 cm). Then turn the heat up to medium and let them cook.[1]
- Many butchers remove the neck and other giblet parts and put them in a sealed bag which they place in the body cavity of the bird.[2]
- While you are making the giblet gravy, you should also Cook a Turkey. You will use the drippings collected from the turkey to add to the gravy, so be sure to roast the turkey in a pan that collects the drippings in the bottom.
- Try to time the cooking of your turkey so that it is done roasting either right before you make the gravy or after you finish cooking the giblets.
- Bring the giblets to a boil. Cook the giblets over medium heat until they reach a boil. Once the water is boiling, turn the heat down to low and let the giblets simmer for one hour.[3]
- Simmering the giblets cooks the meat and also infuses the water with flavor to make a broth.
- Take the cooked giblets out of the broth. Once the giblets have simmered for about an hour, the meat will be cooked through and the water will have been turned into a broth. Use a slotted spoon to remove the giblet meat and the neck and reserve the broth.[4]
- Remove the meat from the neck. Wait until the neck has cooled, then use your fingers to pick and strip the meat away from the neck. It should come off in thin strips. When you have taken off all the meat, dispose of the remainder of the neck.[5]
- Chop the giblets. Place the giblets on a cutting board, then use a heavy knife to dice them into small pieces about ½ inch (1.27 cm) long. Then combine the neck meat with the giblet meat and set them aside while you prepare the rest of the gravy.[6]
EditGetting the Turkey Drippings - Remove the cooked turkey from the oven. While you are making the giblet broth, you should also be roasting the rest of the bird. When the turkey is done roasting, take it out of the oven and move the cooked turkey off of the roasting pan.[7]
- Pour the drippings into a bowl. Take the roasting pan that the turkey was cooking on and pour the drippings into a medium sized bowl. Use oven mitts because the pan will be extremely hot![8]
- Let the liquid separate. Leave the turkey drippings in the bowl for about fifteen minutes. You should see that the liquid starts to separate, with the dark drippings at the bottom of the bowl and the clear fat rising to the top.[9]
- Skim the fat off the liquid. After the mixture has finished separating, use a ladle or large spoon to scoop the clear fat on top out of the mixture. Make sure not to use too much force and mix up the liquid as you are scooping out the fat.[10]
- You can also slowly lower the ladle into the liquid and let the fat spill over into the bowl of the ladle. This will ensure that the mixture doesn't get mixed.
- Reserve some of the fat so that you can add it to the gravy.
EditCombining the Ingredients Into a Gravy - Place the roasting pan over medium low heat. Take the roasting pan you used to make the turkey and straddle it over two burners. Turn the heat up to medium low on both burners and allow the pan to heat.[11]
- Using the roasting pan as opposed to a clean pan gives the gravy more flavor, because the dried drippings coating the bottom of the pan will get liquefied by the heat and will add to the flavor of the gravy.
- Pour in some of the fat. Once the pan has heated, pour some of the fat that you separated out from the drippings into the pan. Add as much or as little as you want, depending on how rich you want the gravy, but make sure to add at least two tablespoons (29.5 ml).[12]
- Sprinkle in flour and whisk. Once the fat has heated, about two minutes, add in ½ cup (118.2 ml) of flour. Use a whisk to mix the fat and the flour to make a paste. If the paste looks too thin or greasy, add in a few more pinches of flour until the consistency is thick.[13]
- Keep cooking the mixture, whisking constantly, until it browns, about ten minutes.
- Add in broth and the half of the separated drippings. Pour in the 4 cups (946.3 ml) of no sodium chicken, turkey or vegetable broth. Then add in half of the drippings that you separated from the fat.[14]
- Mix the gravy and cook until it thickens. Use a whisk to mix the broth and the drippings in with the flour paste. Cook it until the gravy has thickened, about five to ten minutes.[15]
- Add in the chopped neck and giblets. When you are happy with the consistency and thickness of the gravy, add in the chopped giblets and neck meat. Stir to mix the meat in with the liquid.[16]
- Add salt and pepper to taste. After you add in the giblet meat, spoon up and taste the gravy. Add salt and pepper if you wish. You can also add more fat or drippings for more flavor.[17]
- Serve while hot. Serve the giblet gravy by drizzling it over turkey, mashed potatoes or green beans. If the gravy gets cold before serving, heat it up in a pot over the stove or microwave it in a microwave-safe bowl. Store any leftover gravy in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Add other spices like oregano, thyme or rosemary if you wish.
- You can also use a chicken to make giblet gravy. Follow the same steps, just substitute a chicken for the turkey.
EditWhat You'll Need - Pan for roasting turkey
- Ladle
- Slotted spoon
- Colander
- Whisk
- Medium sized pot
- Medium sized bowl
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