| How to Style Windbreakers Posted: 20 Jan 2022 12:00 AM PST Windbreakers are lightweight jackets that protect you from the wind and light rain. They come in pullover style, zip-up style, and hoodie style, and they usually have tight cuffs. Windbreakers can range in color and design, so it can be hard to choose what to wear with one. If you have a windbreaker you're dying to wear out, try sticking with a vintage look, going for an athleisure vibe, or creating a monochromatic outfit to look great in your windbreaker today. [Edit]Choosing Styles of Windbreakers - Choose an oversized windbreaker for a fashion-forward look. Windbreakers used to be a form-fitting way to stay protected from the wind. In fashion, they are now used as oversized statement pieces that add style and class to an outfit. Purchase a baggy, oversized windbreaker to elevate your style. Buy one as large as you are comfortable with.[1]
- Keep your windbreaker fitted for a sporty style. If you are using your windbreaker to run or exercise in, consider getting one that is actually your size. This will be easier to move in and it will also give you a more athletic vibe. Make sure the windbreaker hits at your hips and the sleeves end just above your wrists.[2]
- This will also allow you to wear your windbreaker in more professional settings.
- Be bold with a multi-colored windbreaker. Many windbreakers call back to the 80s and 90s in terms of color and style. Choose a windbreaker with multiple blocks of color to stand out and make a statement with your windbreaker. Multi-colored windbreakers look great over a monochromatic outfit, like all black.[3]
- Bright colors in large chunks are more vintage than modern.
- Stay classic with a solid-colored windbreaker. Windbreakers that are a solid color are an excellent staple for any closet. An all-black windbreaker will go well with almost anything, but you can choose a windbreaker of any color that you like. If you are feeling daring, you can even try a bright neon colored windbreaker.[4]
- Wear a windbreaker with a hood for utility. If you live in an area that has a lot of rain, you may need to choose a windbreaker with slightly more coverage than normal. Buy a windbreaker that has a hood on it so that you can not only wear it fashionably but also get some functionality out of it. Try to find one where you can tuck the hood into the collar of the jacket for more versatility.[5]
- Classic windbreakers do not usually have hoods on them, but you can find modern ones that do.
[Edit]Pairing Bottoms with Your Windbreaker - Pair your windbreaker with high-waisted jeans for a vintage look. If you have a bright, blocky-colored windbreaker, you are already calling back to the decades before. To play up this look, add a pair of light-wash high-waisted jeans. Make sure your jeans fit you well in the waist and hips, but are loose around the calves and ankles.[6]
- You can find jeans like this at most thrift stores.
- Wear black jeans to make your windbreaker stand out. If you want your windbreaker to be the main focus of your outfit, tone down the rest of your look by wearing simple black jeans.[7] This will make your windbreaker pop so that it draws attention. This is a great idea for brightly-colored and oversized windbreakers.[8]
- You can also wear black jeans with a black windbreaker for a streetwear look.
- Look sporty with some skin-tight leggings or workout pants. If you are wearing your windbreaker to work out or you want to create an athleisure look, wear some leggings or workout pants with your windbreaker. This makes you look ready to move your body while also being fashion-forward.[9]
- Wear your windbreaker with slacks for a business casual look. If you're heading into the office but you still want to be comfortable, throw on your windbreaker over your button-down shirt. Pair it with some slacks or dark-wash jeans and some dress shoes and you are set to do work with an athleisure vibe.[10]
- If your office is particularly formal, a windbreaker is not a good choice.
- Put on a form-fitting skirt for a chic outfit. If you want to dress up your windbreaker, wear it over a form-fitting skirt or dress to elevate your look. Match your skirt color to your windbreaker color for a monochromatic outfit, or pair a dark dress or skirt with a bright windbreaker to stand out. You can even add a pair of slim high heels to complete this outfit.[11]
- Loose fitting skirts and dresses, like A-lines, do not go well with windbreakers. Stick with form-fitting ones to even out your look.
[Edit]Wearing Tops and Accessories - Put on a classic T-shirt to keep it simple. Windbreakers are often the main focus of an outfit. To keep it that way, throw on a classic, neutral colored T-shirt that fits you well. White T-shirts are always a good choice, especially with light-wash jeans. Black T-shirts pair well with darker jeans and will emphasize the colors in your windbreaker.[12]
- Make your outfit more formal with a button-down or blouse. It can be fun to dress up a windbreaker sometimes, whether you are headed to the office or just want to parody business attire. Throw on a button-down or blouse underneath of your windbreaker for a cool juxtaposition of style.[13]
- If you want the popped collar look without all the buttons, try a polo shirt instead of a button-down.
- Leave your windbreaker unzipped to show off your shirt underneath. If the day isn't particularly windy or you really want to show off your shirt, leave your windbreaker fully or partially unzipped so people can see your entire outfit. This is especially helpful when you are doing a monochromatic look, like an all black outfit with a pop of color in your windbreaker.[14]
- Some windbreakers don't have zippers, in which case you can wear whatever shirt you want underneath of them.
- Add a large leather belt for a vintage outfit. If you are wearing a windbreaker from the 80s, you might want to play up that look by adding other pieces from that era. Use a thick leather belt to buckle your jeans and add to your outfit. Tuck the front of your windbreaker into your pants or leave it unzipped to show off your belt.[15]
- Black belts look the best on light-wash, loose fitting jeans.
- Wear chunky sneakers to balance out your look. A loose-fitting windbreaker goes great with some chunky, large shoes. Slip on some sneakers that make your feet look slightly wider than they actually are to balance out your outfit. Keep your bottoms slick with some skinny jeans, or play up the oversized look with a relaxed fitting pair of pants.[16]
- White shoes will make light-wash jeans pop.
- Stick with running shoes to match the sporty vibe of the windbreaker. If you have leggings or workout pants on, throw on some running shoes to compliment the sporty vibe you have going on. You can also wear running shoes with cuffed jeans for a streetwear look. Keep your running shoes a neutral color to make your windbreaker stand out.[17]
- Keep your outfit casual with a backpack or fanny pack. A purse or a handbag can elevate an outfit, so keep it casual by throwing your essentials into a small backpack or a fanny pack. A fanny pack will play on the windbreaker's vintage sporty look, while the backpack keeps your outfit looking utilitarian. Match your backpack or fanny pack to your windbreaker, or use one that is a solid color so it doesn't stand out.[18]
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| How to Take a Screenshot on a Mac Posted: 19 Jan 2022 04:00 PM PST This wikiHow will show you various ways in which to take a screenshot on a Mac. [Edit]Screenshot the Entire Screen - Make sure your screen displays exactly what you want to show in your screenshot image. Ensure all the relevant windows are visible.
- Press Command + Shift + 3. If your sound is on, your computer should make a brief camera shutter noise.[1]
- Find your screenshot on your desktop. It will be saved as "screenshot" labeled with the date and time.
- Earlier versions of OS X will save it as "Picture #"—for example, if it's the 5th screenshot on your desktop it will be labeled "Picture 5".
[Edit]Screenshot a Portion of Your Screen - Press Command + Shift + 4. Your cursor will turn into a small cross-hair reticle.[2]
- Click and drag your cursor to highlight the area you'd like to take a picture of. A grayed rectangle should appear where you drag your cursor. If you need to adjust your windows at all, press Escape to return to a regular cursor without taking a picture.[3]
- Let go of the mouse. You should hear a brief camera shutter noise if your computer's sound is turned on. That signals that your screenshot has been taken.[4]
- Find your screenshot on your desktop. It will be saved as a .png file named "screenshot" labeled with the date and time.
- Earlier versions of OS X will save it as "Picture #"—for example, if it's the 5th screenshot on your desktop it will be labeled as "Picture 5".
- Use the screenshot. Once you have taken your screenshots, they are now ready to be used as needed. You can attach them to an email, upload them to the Web, or even drag them straight into an application such as a word processor.
[Edit]Screenshot an Open Window - Press Command+Shift+4 then hit the Space bar. The cross-hair will turn into a small camera. You can press Spacebar again to switch back to the reticle.
- Move your cursor over the window you want to capture. The camera will highlight different windows blue as it moves over them. You can use keyboard commands such as Command+Tab to shift through your windows while still in this mode.
- Click on the window. The picture of the window you selected will be saved to the desktop by default just like the other screenshot methods.
[Edit]Save a Screenshot to the Clipboard - Press Command + Control + Shift + 3. This method works exactly like the one above, except the screenshot does not immediately create a file. Instead, the image is saved to the clipboard, the same temporary storage area where your computer remembers the text that you have copied.
- You can also take a portion screenshot with this method using Command + Control + Shift + 4 and dragging your reticle over the appropriate part of your screen, exactly as the portion screenshot method.
- Use Command + V or Edit > Paste to paste your image. Your screenshot image can be pasted straight into any compatible application, such as a Word document, an image editing program, and many email services.
[Edit]Use the Grab Utility Tool - Go to Applications > Utilities > Grab. This opens the Grab application. You will see the menus shown in the upper left of your screen, but no windows will open.
- Click the Capture menu and choose between the four different options.
- To take a picture of your entire screen, click on Screen (or just use the keyboard command Apple Key + Z). A window will pop up telling you where to click and letting you know that the window will not appear in the shot.
- To take a picture of a portion of your screen, click on Selection. A window will pop up instructing you to drag your mouse over the portion of your screen you'd like to capture.
- To take a picture of a specific window, select Window. Then, click on the window you'd like to take a picture of.
- When the new window opens, choose Save. You can also choose Save As to give it a different name and/or move it to a more appropriate location, but note that it can only be saved as a .tiff file. Note that the file is not automatically saved.
- It is possible to alter the shortcut used for taking screenshots by going into System Preferences, then to the Keyboard area, and clicking on the Screenshot section of Shortcuts. By clicking on the type of screenshot you want to change the shortcut for, you can press a combination of keys to create a new shortcut.
- Advanced users with knowledge of the Mac OS X Lion Terminal application can also use the "screen-capture" command to take a screenshot from the command line.
- Files from the screen-capture tool are saved to the desktop as PNG files by default. This is not the best method and fills your desktop if not managed. The easiest way to solve this is to make a screenshot folder, which is outlined in Altering the Default Location of the Saved Files.
- An alternative to saving a Grab file as a TIFF formatted file is to copy it and open Preview. Then in Preview, do File - New from Clipboard, and the image will open, which can then be exported as a jpg or png file to a folder of your choice. And if you do Select All and copy the image, you may directly import it via Paste or Paste Picture with the Shift Key depressed into Microsoft Excel for example.
- An alternative but more long-winded method of taking screenshots is available via Mac OS X Lion's Preview application. The screenshot options appear on the "File" menu and match those available via the keyboard shortcuts.
[Edit]Warnings - Posting screenshots that include copyrighted information could have legal implications, so be careful that you have the right to capture any of the information visible on your screen.
- When taking screenshots to pass on to other people, or to publish on the Internet, ensure no personal or confidential information is captured within the image.
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| How to Color Sand Posted: 19 Jan 2022 08:00 AM PST Colored sand can be used in a variety of sand art projects. While you can buy colored sand at craft stores, it's very easy to make your own. In some cases, it is even cheaper to make your own. Best of all, you can create colors that you would not find in a store! [Edit]Using Liquid Food Coloring - Get some light-colored sand. You can buy sand in hardware stores, art stores, and in aquarium-supply stores. If you already have access to sand, you can use that instead, as long as it is light enough. Try to get the lightest color of sand you can find; white would be the best because it will allow the colors to show up better.
- You can use this method to tint sand at the beach and make brightly colored sandcastles with it.
- Divide the sand into plastic zippered bags. You will need one bag for each color of sand that you will be making. Leave enough room in each bag so that you can shake the sand. How much sand you put into each bag is up to you. Anywhere between ¼ and 1 cup (95 and 379 grams) will be plenty.[1]
- Consider dampening the sand with water. This will make it easier to mix the food coloring into it.
- Add a few drops of food coloring into each bag. Plan on using 3 to 4 drops of food coloring for every ¼ cup (95 grams) of sand. If you used 1 cup (379 grams) of sand, 12 to 16 drops of food coloring will be plenty.[2]
- You can also use liquid watercolor, but you may need to add more than just a few drops. Liquid watercolor comes in small bottles and is already diluted with water.[3]
- Do not use liquid watercolor if you are doing this at the beach. Food coloring is safe for the animals, but liquid watercolor is not.
- Close the bags tightly, then shake and squeeze them to mix the sand. Zip the bags shut tightly first. Next, shake the bags to help distribute the food coloring. You can also gently squeeze and massage the sand through the bags. Keep doing this until the color is even.
- Add more food coloring if the color is too light for you. Keep in mind that the sand will dry lighter.
- Transfer the sand to baking sheets. Make sure that you use a clean baking sheet for each color of sand. Spread the sand across each baking sheet as thinly as you can. If you don't have enough baking sheets, you can use trays and shallow dishes.
- Allow the sand to dry overnight. If you don't want to wait that long, you can dry the sand in a preheated oven at for 5 to 10 minutes. When the sand is almost dry, take it out of the oven and let it finish air-drying for a few hours.
- Don't let the sand dry completely in the oven. If you do, the color may fade.
- Do not bake sand that's been colored with liquid watercolor.
- Use your sand. Fill vases with it to create beautiful, layered designs. Draw a picture on a sheet of paper with glue, then sprinkle the sand over it. Avoid getting the sand wet, however. Even though the food coloring will have stained it, there is a slight chance that it may come off on your hands if the sand gets wet.
- Do not put the sand in water or aquariums. It will bleed into the water.
[Edit]Using Paint Powder or Colored Chalk - Purchase a bag of light-colored sand. White sand would be even better because the colors will show up brighter. You can find bags of sand in craft stores, hardware stores, and even in aquarium-supply stores.
- This method is not safe to use at the beach. Paint and chalk contain ingredients that could be harmful to aquatic life.
- Place 5 tablespoons (118 grams) of sand into a zippered bag. This will be enough for one color. If you want to make more colors, you will need to fill more bags with more sand. You can also put the sand into a cup or bowl instead.[4]
- Mist the sand with water, if desired. You don't have to do this, but many people find that it helps the paint powder stick to the sand better. The easiest way to do this would be with a spray bottle, but you can also stir a small spoonful of water into the sand instead.[5]
- Add 1 tablespoon of tempera paint powder into the sand. You can add more paint powder later on, if you want to, but start with this amount first. You can find paint powder in arts and crafts stores. It is simply dried, powdered tempera paint.[6]
- You can also use sidewalk chalk or a chalk pastel (not oil). Grind it up first using a craft blade, food grater, or sandpaper.[7]
- Zip the bags shut and shake them to distribute the powder evenly. If you need to, gently squeeze and massage the bags to help work the paint powder into the sand. If you are mixing the sand in a bowl, simply stir it with a fork or spoon.[8]
- Spread the colored sand out on a baking sheet to dry. Open the bag up, and spread the sand on a baking sheet or tray. Leave the sand out for a few hours so that it can dry. If you play with the wet sand too soon, the paint powder my come off on your hands.[9]
- If you made multiple colors of sand, use a different tray or baking sheet for each one.
- If you did not dampen the sand, you do not have to dry it. It is ready to play with!
- Play with the sand. Use the sand to make beautiful sand art. Fill vases with it, or sprinkle it over drawings made from glue.
- Don't let the sand get wet, otherwise, the color may come off on your hands.
[Edit]Making Fake Colored Sand - Purchase a bag of Epsom salt. You can find this salt in pharmacies. It is often added to bathes to soothe aching muscles. Although it contains the word "salt," this product is not edible. Thanks to its pure-white color, however, the food coloring will show up much better compared to real sand.[10]
- Regular table salt will also work for this method.
- If you want to make edible colored sand, use white, granulated sugar instead.
- Divide the salt into several zippered bags. How many bags you use depends on how many colors you want to make. You will need one bag for each color. Don't fill the bags more than half-way, however; you will need that extra room to shake the salt.[11]
- Add 5 to 10 drops of liquid food coloring into each bag. Smaller amounts of sugar will need just 5 drops, while larger amounts will need up to 10. Don't worry if this doesn't look like it will be enough; you can always add more drops later!
- Zip the bags closed, then shake them. Make sure that the bags are tightly closed first. Next, shake the bags in order to mix the food coloring into the salt. You can even squish the bags to help distribute the food coloring further.[12]
- Add more food coloring, if desired. If the salt did not turn out bright enough for you, open the bags up and add in a couple more drops of food coloring. Zip the bags shut and shake them again. Keep doing this until you get the color you want.
- Open the bags and let the salt dry. How long this takes depends on how dry or humid it is in your home. For most people, this will take overnight. You can speed up the drying process by spreading the salt out on a baking sheet or tray. Make sure that you use a separate sheet/tray for each color, however.[13]
- Play with the sand, but don't let it get wet. If it gets wet, it will melt! You can use this sand to fill vases in colorful layers. You can also use it to make sand art. For example, you can draw a picture on paper with school glue, then sprinkle the salt over it to create a sand painting.
- You can use edible sugar sand to decorate cakes, cupcakes, or even a tropical-themed gingerbread house!
[Edit]Injecting Some Color - Collect sand. Either purchase sand at your local craft or hardware store, or gather some from a nearby beach.
- If collecting sand from a beach, be wary of hazardous materials and waste. Though you will later sift the sand, try to pick out noticeable things like paper or large pebbles.
- Be very careful when collecting sand from a beach. Use rubber gloves as there may be broken glass or other hazardous materials.
- Store gathered sand in tightly sealed plastic bags. Hold the bags upside down and see if any sand leaks out. This will help you reduce unwanted sand in your car and house.
- Sift the sand. Store-bought sand will be smooth and even, but beach sand often has rocks that need to be separated from the sand grains.
- Place a bucket on the ground and put a sifter over top. This sifter could be an old sifter from the kitchen or fine netting, like a window screen, that is secured over the bucket using duct tape. If you are using a metal sifter from the kitchen, do not use it again for food-related preparation.
- Pour the collected sand onto the mesh of the sifter or screen. Shake the screen lightly so the sand will filter through into the bucket. You may need to occasionally clear the mesh of any stones, shells, or other debris. Continue this process until all the sand has been sifted.
- Divide the sand into separate containers. You can use plastic containers with lids or plastic storage bags.
- Storage bags are best because they will require less cleanup and will reduce any additional mess caused during the stirring process.
- Baking dishes and bowls are also acceptable containers. Be sure to thoroughly scrub any kitchenware afterward, especially if dying gathered sand. You want to avoid leaving behind any sand or potentially hazardous materials in the sand.
- Add water to the sand. This will help evenly distribute the dye when you apply it later.
- Aim for a damp consistency and avoid soaking or submerging the sand completely. Don't worry if you add too much water; this will simply making the drying process longer.
- Pour dye onto the sand. Any kind of dye will work for this project, but fabric dye seems to produce the most vibrant dyed sand.
- Food coloring is also acceptable for dying sand.
- You may need to add dye several times until it gets to the desired shade you like. The sand will dry lighter so do not worry if the dye is very dark.
- Dry tempera paint powder is a nice additive that helps create bright colors. Tempera powder can be purchased in most arts and crafts stores.
- Be cautious while handling dye as it can stain skin, clothing, and furniture.
- Mix the dye and sand together thoroughly. This process will vary depending on what container you have used to separate sand.
- If you are using a container with a lid, you will need a plastic spoon that you can throw away after you finish the project. Scrape the sides of the container to make sure you color everything. Seal the container and set the wet sand to the side to soak up the dye for at least an hour.
- For a storage bag, simply seal the bag tightly and massage the sand until the color is consistent throughout. Set the bag aside for at least an hour so the sand can soak up the dye.
- Allow your sand to dry. Pour out any excess water first, then spread your damp sand on a plate or flat surface.
- Leave the sand to dry, preferably in a sunny place, for a few hours. You may wish to put paper towels over the plate before putting the sand down to help soak up any excess dye.
- You can also bake the sand to help speed up the drying process and further infuse the colors. Simply place the sand in a baking pan and bake on for 15 minutes. Make sure you pull the sand out of the oven while it is still damp and let it dry naturally overnight; sand that has been baked completely dry can have faded and less vibrant colors.
- Package the dry sand. Once your dyed sand has completely dried, store it in dry plastic containers with easily sealed lids.
- For safety purposes, store sealed sand outside of the kitchen. You don't want to accidentally mistake it for a spice or cooking powder.
- Make sure you reseal the lids tightly after each sand art project. This will keep unwanted materials from ruining the color as well as prevent accidental spills inside the house.
[Edit]Using Sand in Art Projects - Make a sand drawing. Use the colored sand you have just made to add some glitter and pizzazz to hand-drawn pictures.
- Simply use a pencil to draw a design on plain white paper (a flower, for example). Once finished, place the paper on a try to contain the sand you will pour on later. Use a cotton swab to apply Elmer's glue to the areas you will be coloring in with sand. Carefully pour the different colors of sand onto the glued areas. Let the sand settle, then hold it over a plate to collect loose sand.[14]
- For the greatest effect, draw something with many colors and with contrasting colors (for example, a rainbow). This will allow you to utilize a lot of your sand colors and will produce a vibrant, lively picture.
- Craft a colored sand vase. Either decorate the outside of a flower vase with colored sand or showcase the sand itself in its own vase.
- To spice up a flower vase, imitate the way you created a sand drawing. Set the vase on some newspaper. Pour 1/4 cup of tacky glue into a plastic cup and dilute it with a teaspoon of water. Use a paintbrush to apply the glue to the outside of the vase. Sprinkle spoonfuls of colored sand over the glued surface, rotating the vase to spread the sand evenly. Let the vase dry for a few hours, then place flowers inside.
- Layering sand in its own vase is also a nice house decoration. This is very easy: just pour one color of sand into a vase or clear jar and form a layer. Don't worry about whether this layer is even or straight; making it wavy and uneven adds personality to the vase and gives it a more natural look.[15] Pour a different color of sand and form another layer. For the best contrast, avoid layering colors that look similar to each other, like purple and red. Continue this process until you reach the top of the vase. To give your vase a beach-like vibe, add some rocks and shells to the layers of sand.
- Create a sand candle. This is a nice twist on the layered sand vase and is great for adding uniqueness to plain white candles.
- Layer the colored sand one layer and color at a time, similar to how you would create a layered vase. Instead of filling the vase to the top with sand, stop a little past half-way. Place a candle into the middle of the jar and burrow it into the sand slightly so that it is nicely supported. Now when you light the candle, its light will reflect off the sand and create a warm, inviting glow.[16]
- Colored sand made with paint powder or chalk will stay bright for a long time. Sand-colored with food coloring may fade or discolor over time.
- You can mix food coloring (or paint powder/ground chalk) to make new colors.
- Add some extra-fine glitter to the sand for extra sparkle!
- Start with a smaller amount of coloring than you think you need. It's always easier to add more to reach a darker color.
- If you used liquid food coloring, be aware that your sand (including salt or sugar) my dry lighter.
- You can use real sand from the beach, but be sure to sift it first to get rid of any large shells, pebbles, or sticks.
- Store your sand in jars or plastic, zippered bags when you are not using it so that it does not spill.
- If the colored sand dries and it is still not the shade you like, add more water and dye and repeat the drying process.
- To mold the dyed sand into shapes, use the sand while it is still damp so that it will dry into the desired shape.
- Collecting your own sand will save you money from having to buy it from the store but it will be more time consuming since it will need to be sifted.
- To dry the sand faster, make sure to put it in the sun and spread it out on a plate/tray.
- You don't have to sift the sand if you don't want to, but know that it might have small rocks and minerals.
[Edit]Warnings - Do not use colored sand in water or aquariums. The color is not bound into the sand, so it will bleed and stain the water.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Using Liquid Food Coloring - White or light-colored sand
- Plastic zippered bags
- Liquid food coloring
- Baking sheets or trays
[Edit]Using Paint Powder or Colored Chalk - White or light-colored sand
- Plastic zippered bags
- Tempera paint powder, sidewalk chalk, or chalk pastels
- Craft blade, food grater, or sandpaper (if using chalk)
- Baking sheets or trays
[Edit]Making Fake Colored Sand - Epsom salt, table salt, or white, granulated sugar
- Plastic zippered bags
- Liquid food coloring
- Baking sheets or trays
[Edit]Injecting Some Color - 2 Buckets
- Sand
- Sifter
- Window screen
- Duct tape
- Water
- Assorted dyes
- Containers with lids
- Storage bags
- Spoons
- Paper plates
- Paper towel
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| How to Tie a Bandana on a Dog Posted: 19 Jan 2022 12:00 AM PST Bandanas are fun and fashionable attire that are great for adorning a dog's neck. Bandanas come in a wide variety of colors with various designs, patterns, and logos. With this wide variety available, there is sure to be one that fits you and your dog's personality. [Edit]Picking Out a Bandana - Go to a store or shop online. You can certainly go to the nearest discount store and pick up a pack of traditional red bandanas to use to dress up your dog. However, you can also find great bandanas online through pet retail stores or dog grooming supplies stores.
- Pick an appealing pattern or color. From your favorite sports team, a biker motif, or just a cute and funny pattern, bandanas come in a huge array of patterns. Pick a simple colored bandana or a wild multi-colored pattern, whatever you desire.
- Many people enjoy purchasing various themed bandanas for the seasons or various holidays.
- If you are handy with a sewing machine you can make a bandana from a square of fabric with the edges finished with a simple hem.
- Pick the right size bandana. For small dogs or puppies a 14 inch square of cloth is good. For medium sized dogs an 18" square of cloth is good. For large dogs you should get a 22" square and for giant breed dogs a 26" square is needed.[1]
[Edit]Folding a Bandana - Place the bandana on a smooth, clean surface. It should be unfolded, with the printed side face down. You will need to give yourself enough room so that you can lay it out and fold it easily.
- Fold the bandana into a triangle. Take one corner and fold it across to the corner diagonally opposite it. Smooth the cloth so you have a nice triangle free from wrinkles.
- Form a crease along the folded edge you just made.
- If the bandana will still be too big for the dog you can make another fold. Match together the corners of the longest (just creased) edges together. Smooth the bandana flat once again and crease the folded edge.
- Try a more "dapper" fold. Take the just folded bandana and fold the tip opposite the longest edge toward the longest edge of the triangle. Then fold the bandana in half again, so that the tip is concealed inside the fold. Keep folding the bandana until it is the desired size for your dog. Good sizes for dogs based on size include:
- 1 inch wide for a small dog
- 1 ½ inch wide for a medium dog
- 2 inches wide for a large dog
[Edit]Tying the Bandana on - Tie the bandana on with a square knot. Place the bandana around the dog's neck. Hold both ends of the bandana, one in each hand. Pass the right end over the left end and then back under the left. Pass the left end over the right end and back under the right.
- Tighten the knot by pulling on both ends until they don't move any further.
- Make sure the bandana is fitted correctly on your dog. You need to be able to easily fit two or more of your fingers under the bandana after you've tied the knot. If not, untie and retie until it fits properly.
- Adjust the placement of the bandana. Some people prefer the knot on top of the dog's neck and some under and enjoy. There is no right way to style the bandana!
- There are some bandanas that come pre-folded. These are quick and easy to put on your dog.
[Edit]Warnings - Closely watch your dog while it is wearing the bandana. The bandana can snag and strangle a dog if it catches on a sturdy branch or fence.
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| How to Impress Someone on a First Date Posted: 18 Jan 2022 04:00 PM PST It finally happened: you nabbed a date with the person of your dreams, and you want to make sure to impress them. Though you may be sweating bullets in anticipation, there are a ton of things you can do to make sure the date goes incredibly well. [Edit]Preparing for the Date - Take some time to relax. Before the date, you might feel anxious, nervous, excited, or any combination of the 3. To help calm these pre-date jitters, try doing something relaxing that can take your mind off the upcoming occasion and put you in an easygoing, happy mood. Some different ways to calm down include:
- Working out or doing yoga
- Reading a book
- Watching a movie or TV show
- Singing your favorite song
- Prepare some simple first date questions. If you're nervous about what to say on the date, try coming up with some conversation starters you can fall back on if necessary. These can revolve around topics like family, pets, art, hobbies, and current events. If you can't think of anything, try general questions like:[1]
- "What are some things on your bucket list?"
- "What are your favorite movies/musicians/books?"
- "If you could get a front row ticket to any event, which 1 would you choose?"
- Take a shower and groom yourself. Before your date, take a bath or shower and make sure to clean every part of your body. Then, put on some antiperspirant or deodorant, brush your teeth, and get your hair ready. If necessary, freshen up 1 more time right before the date.[2]
- If you have facial hair, make sure to either shave it off or trim it down so your face looks nice and clean.
- If you want, put on some first date makeup that matches your outfit.
- A small amount of perfume or cologne can make a powerful statement.
- Put on nice clothes that match the occasion. If you're going to a high-class restaurant or similarly fancy place, put on something elegant like a nice dress or good-looking suit. If you're spending your time in a relaxed environment like a movie theater or putt-putt course instead, go for something casual that flatters you.[3]
- No matter what you wear, make sure it doesn't restrict your breath or movement too much. First dates are all about getting to know each other, so something that makes it difficult to interact will lead to a bad first impression.
- If you're going to a place that requires a lot of walking, leave the heels at home.
- Clean your car if you're using it on the date. A dirty car may drive perfectly fine, but it will give your date a bad first impression. To avoid this, clean out the inside of your car to remove any trash or unwanted objects. If there are a lot of crumbs inside your car, use a vacuum to pick them up. If the outside of your car is noticeably dirty, run it through a car wash.
- If the inside of your car has a distinct odor, purchase a hanging air freshener.
- Pick up a small gift for your date as a pleasant surprise. Giving your date a small present will create a great first impression, especially if they aren't expecting it! For a more formal or traditional occasion, try bringing a bouquet of flowers or a small box of chocolates. For something more casual or unique, consider bringing a small stuffed animal or baked treat.[4]
- The point of the gift is to show that you care, so avoid giving anything big or expensive on your first date.
- If you're going to a place that sells small gifts, like a museum or fair, try buying your present during the date instead.
- Though most people give their gift at the beginning of the date, you can save it for the middle or end if you prefer.
[Edit]Having a Great Time - Show up on time. Whether you're picking your date up or taking separate cars, make sure to arrive at the time you agreed upon. If possible, show up a couple of minutes early. Though being tardy by a minute or 2 will not make a huge difference, anything more will start your date off on the wrong foot.[5]
- If you think you will be late for reasons outside of your control, such as slow traffic, let your date know via text message.
- Be kind and polite to your date. To make a good first impression, be kind to your date and everybody else you interact with. Do your best to stay positive throughout the night and, if you get angry or sad, do your best not to show it. Avoid saying anything cruel even if you mean it as a joke since it will make you appear rude and unkind.[6]
- You don't have to follow a specific set of etiquette rules, just avoid doing things that make you look mean.
- If you're at a restaurant, make sure to use good table manners when eating. To avoid coming off as callous, be polite to your server and leave a generous tip.
- If you're going to a place that serves alcohol, don't drink more than you can handle. Getting drunk is the easiest way to ensure your date never calls back.
- Communicate openly and honestly. A first date is all about getting to know each other, so try to be as open and honest as possible. Putting on a face will only lead to further problems down the road, so use your conversations as a way to show your date who you really are.
- Though you shouldn't try to be someone you're not, save sensitive subjects like your sexual desires, previous relationships, and personal struggles for a later time.
- Though most people consider religious and political topics off-limits, they may be worth bringing up if you think it could be a problem down the road.
- Ask your date questions about their life. To see if you truly click with your date, try asking them questions about the thing they care about most: themselves. Not only will this teach you more about who they are, but it will keep you from coming off as self-centered. Make sure to actually listen to what they say and respond appropriately. Some good things to ask about include:[7]
- Where your date went to school and what they studied.
- Whether or not your date has siblings, children, or pets.
- What your date does for a living.
- What hobbies your date enjoys.
- What movies, TV shows, musicians, books, and other forms of art your date enjoys.
- Don't be afraid to flirt. If things appear to be going well, try flirting with your date to see what happens! Start out by paying them small compliments or gently teasing them. If they respond positively, try breaking the touch barrier by placing your hand on their arm or shoulder. If they begin to show signs of being uncomfortable, however, stop immediately. If you go too far too fast, they most likely will be freaked out, or at least a little uncomfortable. Some other simple flirting techniques include:
- Smiling at your date.
- Looking into your date's eyes when they are talking.
- Laughing at your date's jokes even if they're not particularly funny.
- Opening up your stance so you seem friendly and approachable.
- Offer to pay for the date. Determining who pays for a date is often the most difficult part of the occasion. As a general rule, assume that the person who asked for the date will pay for everything, but offer to take the bill out of courtesy. If your date declines, offer to "go Dutch" and pay for yourself. They may still say "no," but asking shows that you aren't just trying to score a free meal.[8]
- Though society used to expect men to pay for everything, these gender norms are not as common among younger generations.
- End the night with a kiss if it feels right. Though most first dates don't end in sex, showing your date a really wonderful time might lead to a kiss. If your date seems like they want to kiss you, lean in toward their lips. If they turn away or otherwise indicate that they don't want to kiss, apologize and give them space. To figure out if your date is down to kiss, look to see if they:
- Stare at your lips while you're talking.
- Subtly touch or bite their lips.
- Start talking in a softer voice.
- Follow up with your date the next day. If you had a good time, make sure to call your date the next day. Thank them for taking the time to go out with you, and mention that you'd love to meet up with them again in the future. If they do not answer, make sure to leave a voicemail instead.[9]
- Though making a call is typically the best option, you can follow up via text or social media if that's how you and your date normally communicate.
[Edit]Date Help [Edit]Warnings - If you make a noticeable mistake during your date, don't try to cover it up. Instead, apologize and express that you'd like to fix the problem.
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| How to Use Figma Posted: 18 Jan 2022 08:00 AM PST This wikiHow article will teach you how to get started with Figma, a powerful, cloud-based user interface design and prototyping tool. Figma is perfect for designing apps, wireframes, websites, banners, and more—either on your own or in collaboration with your team. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to start a Figma project, build a design from scratch, add text and images, and even test prototypes without writing a single line of code. [Edit]Creating Projects and Designs - Go to https://www.figma.com in a web browser. Figma is designed to be used in a web browser like Chrome, Safari, or Edge. Because your data is stored in the cloud, your designs will always be available anywhere you log in to Figma.
- Log in or create an account. You can sign in to your Figma account with a Google account or your email address by clicking the Log in button at the top-right. Logging in takes you to the file browser.
- If you haven't already signed up for Figma, you can click Sign up at the top-right to create your free account now.
- Create or select a team. If you want to use Figma with others and don't already have a team to join, you can easily create one. Just click Create new team on the left side of the file browser, enter a name, and then click Create team. If you already have a team, click its name in the left panel to open its file browser.
- Once you create a team, you'll be asked to invite other collaborators to work on a project with you.
- If you have the free starter version of Figma, you can create one project with up to three interface designs per project.[1] With Figma Pro, you can create unlimited projects for each team with unlimited designs in each project.
- Create a new project. To start a new project, click New project at the top-right corner of the team's file browser and enter a name for the project. Choose who on the team can view and edit the project's files and then click Create project.
- All projects belonging to a team appear below the team's name in the left panel.
- You can also select an existing project to work on it by clicking its name in the left panel.
- Add a design file to your project. Designs are files that contain the design you're working on, such as an app or website. To add a design file to a project, click + New at the top-right corner and select Design file.
- Give the design a descriptive name. The file's name will be "Untitled" by default. To change the name, click Untitled at the top, type a new name, and then press Enter or Return.
- When you want to work on this design in the future, you can do so by selecting the team in the file browser, clicking the project's name, and then clicking the name of the design.
- You can return to the file browser at any time by clicking the "F" menu at the top-left corner of Figma and selecting Back to files.
- Explore Figma's community templates. Now that you know how to create a new design file, you can start working on your wireframe, prototype, or design. But before you get started, check out Figma's community templates. You may find a wireframe kit, responsive layout, or mobile app design you can use as a starting point. Just go to https://www.figma.com/community/explore or click the Community link on the left side of the file browser.
- If you find a template you want to use, click Duplicate at the top-right to open a copy in your Figma project. You can then click the drop-down menu next to the design's name and select Rename to give it a new name.
[Edit]Adding and Modifying Frames - Click the Frames tool. The Frames menu looks like a hashtag, and you'll find it in the upper-left area of Figma. Frames are containers for your designs on a canvas.[2] Your designs should always be placed into frames, and frames can be nested within other frames.
- You can also open the Frames menu by pressing F on the keyboard.
- Select a frame size from the Design panel. The Design panel is the panel on the right side of Figma. Figma has pre-sized frames for different screen sizes, operating systems, social media posts, and even for print designs. As soon as you click a frame size, a frame will appear on the canvas.
- You can also draw your own frame by clicking and dragging the mouse at the desired location.
- To create a frame around an existing object, such as an image, press Option + Command + G (Mac) or Ctrl + Alt + G (Windows).
- Edit a frame's properties. When you have a frame selected, the Design panel on the right will display the properties you can assign to the frame, including Fill (to fill it with a color), Stroke (to surround it with a line of any width, color, or style), and Effects (to add effects like shadows and blurring).
- You can change the preset size for a frame by clicking the current size and selecting something else.
- To change the size of a frame, just click it and drag its corners to the desired size. Alternatively, you can manually enter a new size into the "W" and "H" areas on the Design panel.
- Place another frame inside a frame (optional). You can nest frames inside of other frames to keep things organized. To create another frame, press F on the keyboard and draw the desired size frame inside the existing frame.
- The largest frame is called the top-level frame, and any frame inside the top-level frame is called a nested frame.
- The objects you place into a frame later (such as text or images) are called child objects.
- Add non-nested frames for other screens or pages. If you're creating more than just a screen or page, you'll want to add top-level frames for each of those screens. Just press F or A on the keyboard again and select the next frame size—the new frame will appear to the right of the existing frame(s).
- If you want the frame to automatically resize itself to shrink or grow to fit the child objects you place inside of it, select the frame by clicking it, and then click the icon of 4 arrows in the "Frame" section of the Design panel.
- Identify frames in the Layers panel. When you create a frame (or add any other elements to your design, including text, images, and other objects), a layer will be added to the Layers panel. To keep things organized, make sure you give your layers descriptive names.
- Click Layers at the top of the left toolbar to view all layers.
- All top-level frames are prefaced by hashtag symbols on the Layers panel.
- Nested frames are prefaced with equals symbols.
- Double-click any frame on the Layers panel to make its name editable.
- Type a new name and press Enter or Return.
- Move a frame. If you need to move a frame or any other object in Figma, click the frame, and then press V on the keyboard to activate the Move tool. You can then click and drag the mouse to move the frame to the desired position.
[Edit]Inserting Images, Objects, and Text - Drag an image from your computer into your design. This is the simplest way to add an image to your design in Figma. There are several other ways to add images:
- Copy an image from another app or file and paste it into Figma.
- Click the Shapes menu (the square) at the top-left, select Images, choose one or more images, and then click Open.
- If you selected multiple images, click Place all when prompted. Otherwise, just click the place you want to insert the image.
- Copy an image from another place in Figma and paste it into the desired location.
- Fill a frame or object with an image. If you've created a frame or shape that you want to fill with an image as its background, here's how you can do it:
- Click the Layers panel on the left and select the frame or shape you want to fill.
- On the Design panel on the right, click the current Fill color to open the color wheel.[3]
- Click the drop-down menu at the top-left corner of the color wheel and select Image.
- Hover your mouse over the placeholder image in the smaller window and click Choose image.
- Select an image and click Open.
- Double-click the image to edit it. This brings up the editing tools in a separate window that says "Image" at the top. If that doesn't work, click the name of the image first in the Layers panel, and then double-click the image. With the image open for editing, you can do any of the following:
- To modify the color and contrast of the image, use the provided sliders.
- To fit the image to the size of its parent frame, click the drop-down menu that says "Fill" and change it to Fit.
- If you'd rather crop the image, click the menu that says "Fill" and select Crop. Drag the blue edges to surround the part of the image you want to keep, and then press Enter or Return.
- To resize an image, drag any of the bounding boxes on its corners until the image is the desired size.
- Use the Stroke and Effects panels on the Design tab to stylize the image.
- To rotate the image, hover the mouse cursor just outside of any of the 4 bounding boxes until it turns into a curved line, and then click and drag in the desired direction.
- Use the pencil tool to sketch. You can sketch anywhere on your design—including on the canvas outside of your frames. To activate the pencil tool, press Shift + P on the keyboard, select a color and stroke size, and then click and drag to draw.
- Don't forget to rename the layer in the Layers panel to something relevant when adding any objects, including drawings and shapes.
- Click the Shapes menu to select and draw shapes. The Shapes menu is the square in the upper-left area of Figma. You can draw rectangles, lines, arrows, ellipses, polygons, or stars. After selecting a shape, you can click and drag the mouse to draw it in the desired size.
- If you want the shape to have equal proportions, hold down the Shift key as you draw it.
- Select the shape to modify it using the options on the design panel, including Fill (to change its color) and Stroke (surround it by a line/border).
- Click the to add text. This opens the text tool, which allows you to add text in two different ways:
- To create a new text layer with a text box that automatically expands as you add more text, click once at the desired location, and start typing.
- To draw a pre-sized text box, click and drag the mouse to draw the box, and then start typing inside of it.
- There are many ways to edit text in Figma. Select the text with your mouse and use the Text area of the Design panel on the right to adjust its font face and size.
- Use the Fill area of the Design panel to change the color of text.
- Move objects around. To move any object, press V to activate the Move tool, and then click and drag the object to another position.
[Edit]Creating and Applying Styles - Create a text style. Text styles are a great way to set specific properties for text in various areas of your project.[4] For example, if you want all of the body text on your website to be the same size, font face, and weight, you can create a style called "Body" that has those properties and then just apply the "Body" style to any text that should look that way. Here's how to create a text style:
- Select a text layer that has properties you want to reuse.
- Click the Style icon, which is the 4 dots at the top of the Text area of the right panel.
- Click +.
- Name the style and click Create style.
- Create a color or effect style. A color style lets you choose a color and/or gradient that you can easily reuse in other designs or projects. Effects styles are similar, but allow you build styles for effects like drop shadow and blurring. To create a color or effect style:
- Select an object that has the color or effect you want to turn into a style.
- Click the 4 dots at the top-right corner of "Fill" or "Effects" in the right panel.
- Click +.
- Give the style a name and click Create style.
- Apply a text, color, or effect style. Now that you've created a color, text, or effect style, you can apply it to one or more objects. Here's how:
- Select the layer(s) you want to want to apply the style to.
- In the right panel, click the 4 dots at the top-right corner of the type of style you want to apply (e.g., Text, Fill, or Effects).[5]
- Select the style.
- Publish a style to your team library. When you create a style, it'll only be available in the file you're working on unless you publish it to your team library. You can publish styles to your team library with all Figma plans, including the free Starter plan. Here's how:
- Click an empty spot on the canvas to ensure nothing is selected.
- Click the down arrow next to the file's name at the top of Figma.
- Click Publish styles and components and follow the on-screen instructions.
[Edit]Creating Reusable Components - Select the layers you want to include in your component. A component is a collection of objects or layers that you can reuse elsewhere in your design.[6] For example, if you created a button that includes both a shape and text, you can add the shape and text to a component called "Button" that you can easily add to another frame.
- To select multiple layers, hold down the Shift key as you click each layer you want in your component.
- If your team is on the Pro or Enterprise plan, you can also publish your components to the team library so you can use them in other files.[7]
- Click the Component icon. This is the diamond made up of 4 smaller diamonds at the top-center part of Figma. You'll see that the layers you selected are now joined into a single layer called "Component 1" under the parent frame in the Layers panel.
- You can click the small arrow next to the name of the component to view and edit the layers individually.
- To rename the component, double-click its current name, type a new name, and then press Return.
- Create an instance of a component. An instance is any use of the component in your design that isn't the original (main) component.[8]
- Click the Assets panel in the left toolbar—it's the tab next to the Layers tab. You'll see your component(s) here.
- Click and drag the name of the component to the desired place on your canvas. This creates an instance.
- You can now edit the instance separately without affecting the main component.
- Publish a component to your team library (Pro or Enterprise only). To share your components with your team for use in other files and projects:
- Click an empty spot on the canvas to ensure nothing is selected.
- Click the down arrow next to the file's name at the top of Figma.
- Click Publish styles and components and follow the on-screen instructions.
[Edit]Testing and Sharing Interactive Prototypes - Click the tab. This tab is at the top of the Design panel, which runs along the right side of Figma. A prototype is sort of like a test run of your design—you'll get to see your design in action as if you've already coded the finished app or website.
- Select a device type from the Device menu. It's at the top of the Prototype panel. This allows you to choose the type of device on which you'll be previewing your design.
- Select the first frame you want to include in your prototype. This should be the top-level frame that contains first screen of your design. You can select it by clicking its name in the Layers panel.[9]
- Click the next to "Flow starting point." It's at the top of the Prototype panel. This places a blue-and-white arrow at the top-left corner of the first frame, indicating that it's the first point in the flow of your design.
- You can remove the starting point by right-clicking the frame's name and select Remove starting point.
- Select a hotspot on the starting frame. A hotspot is an area the user should click or tap to be taken to the next page or screen. You'll see a blue circle on the right side of the selected hotspot.
- Click and drag the on the hotspot to the next screen or page. You'll need to hover your mouse over the circle on the right side of the hotspot to bring up the plus sign. A blue arrow will appear to link your hotspot to the destination. You'll also see the "Interaction details" panel.
- Select the interaction type. For example, you'd choose On tap if the user should tap the hotspot to get to the next area, or While pressing to show the next area only while the user continues to press that location.
- You can select an animation from the menu to choose an animation as a transition between the two screens.
- Create more connections. To practice, try a back button. To do this, choose a hotspot on the second screen in your connection that, when clicked or tapped, links back to the original screen.
- Click the Play button. It's the sideways triangle at the top-right corner. This displays a preview of your app or site on the selected device. When you tap or click the hotspot, you'll go to the destination.
- Share your prototype. When it's time to share your design with your team or stakeholders, click Share prototype at the top-right, enter the email addresses (separated by commas) of the recipients, and then click Send invite.[10]
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