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• How to Make Fake Blood
• How to Clean Under Acrylic Nails
• How to Set Spider Traps

How to Make Fake Blood Posted: 29 Oct 2017 05:00 PM PDT Plenty of special effects makeup artists and enthusiasts use fake blood to create realistic, gory looks, especially around Halloween. Nothing adds to the frightening thrill of Halloween like lots and lots of sticky red blood! You can quickly use ingredients you probably have in your kitchen to create edible fake blood. Make quick fake blood using corn syrup or blend up a deep red fake blood that uses powdered sugar. You can some thick fake blood that uses flour and thickens as it cools. You'll never need to buy fake blood again! EditIngredients EditEdible Fake Blood Using Corn Syrup 1/2 cup (120 ml) of red fruit punch 1 cup (300 g) of corn syrup 2 tablespoons of red food coloring 1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup 2 tablespoons of cornstarch 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder EditEdible Fake Blood Using Powdered Sugar 3 1/2 cups (16 ounces or 453 g) of powdered sugar 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of red food coloring 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder 1 cup (240 ml) of water EditEdible Fake Blood Using Flour 1 tablespoon of flour 1 cup (240 ml) of water 2 tablespoons of red food coloring EditSteps EditCreating Edible Fake Blood with Corn Syrup Measure your ingredients into a blender. Get out a blender and measuring cups and spoons. Measure and place each of the ingredients into the blender. This makes one full batch of fake blood that you can use and eat. You'll need:[1] 1/2 cup (120 ml) of red fruit punch 1 cup (300 g) of corn syrup (or golden syrup) 2 tablespoons of red food coloring 1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup 2 tablespoons of cornstarch 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder Blend the fake blood until it's smooth. Put the lid on the blender and blitz it for about 30 seconds, so the ingredients combine and forms smooth fake blood. It may help to pause after 15 seconds and blitz the fake blood again. This will ensure that any lumps of cocoa powder or cornstarch are blended out.[2] If you don't have a blender, you could use a large food processor. Adjust the color of the fake blood. Remove the blender lid and dip a spoon into the fake blood to check the color. Drizzle some of the fake blood onto a white paper towel to get the best idea of the color. If you need to adjust the color, you can add more red food coloring, chocolate syrup, or cocoa powder. [3] For example, if the fake blood looks too pink or pale, add a few drops of red food coloring and blend it again. Or if the fake blood looks too bright red, add some more chocolate syrup or powder and blend it again. Consider thickening the fake blood. If you'd like thicker fake blood that's a little globby, add extra corn syrup. For extra thick fake blood, you could double the amount of corn syrup. Keep in mind that you may need to add extra red food coloring, since it will be diluted. [4] If you don't want to use corn syrup, you could substitute golden syrup. EditCreating Edible Fake Blood with Powdered Sugar Measure water and powdered sugar into a blender. Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of water into a blender or food processor. Measure out 3 1/2 cups (16 ounces or 453 g) of powdered sugar and add it to the blender.[5] Blitz the water and powdered sugar. Put the lid on the blender and blend the water and powdered sugar for about 30 seconds. The powdered sugar should completely dissolve in the water.[6] You may need to pulse the mixture to break up any clumps of powdered sugar. Add red food coloring and cocoa to the blender. Pour 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of red food coloring into the blender. Put the lid on it and pulse the blender until the dye is blended into the mixture. Add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder and blitz the fake blood again. [7] The cocoa will help the fake blood thicken a little and will make it turn a more realistic shade of red. Adjust the color of the fake blood. Remove the lid from the blender and dip a spoon into the fake blood. Drip the fake blood onto a paper towel, so you can get a better idea of what the color looks like. Add more red food coloring or cocoa powder to get the color you want. [8] You can transfer the fake blood to a squeeze bottle and squirt it when you're ready to use it. Just store it in the refrigerator until you need it. EditCreating Edible Fake Blood with Flour Place the water and flour into a sauce pot. Get out a small sauce pot and pour 1 cup (240 ml) of water into it. Add 1 tablespoon of flour into the water and whisk the mixture to break up any lumps. Try to dissolve the flour in the water. [9] If you don't have a whisk, you can use a fork to quickly combine the water and flour. Heat the mixture. Turn the heat on to high until it begins to boil. One it's bubbling, turn the heat down to medium-low. It should only bubble a little. Simmer the mixture for 30 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it cool. [10] Cooking the flour and water mixture will make your fake blood thick. Stir in the red food coloring. Pour 2 tablespoons of red food coloring into the cooled flour and water mixture. Whisk or stir the red food coloring until the color is completely mixed into the thick mixture. [11] You can add more red food coloring for a brighter shade of fake blood. EditVideo EditThings You'll Need Measuring cups and spoons Blender or food processor Paper towel or plate Squeeze bottle, optional Small sauce pot Whisk EditTips You can use a toothpick, squirt bottle, or paintbrush to apply the fake blood to body parts, furniture or clothes. You could even fill your mouth with the fake blood and let it slowly ooze out of your mouth. EditWarnings Fake blood may also stain concrete or clothing (especially light or white clothes), so use caution when handling the fake blood. If you want to use a non-staining fake blood, you might need to purchase fake blood designed for movie sets. EditRelated wikiHows Make Blood Capsules Look Like a Zombie Apply Corpsepaint Make Fake Rings Under Your Eyes EditSources and Citations Cite error: <ref> tags exist, but no <references/> tag was found

How to Clean Under Acrylic Nails Posted: 29 Oct 2017 09:00 AM PDT Acrylic nails look beautiful, but dirt, food, and bacteria can hide beneath the nail. Cleaning underneath your acrylic nails requires a gentle touch so that the acrylic nail doesn't separate from the natural nail. Be aware, however, that most discoloration on acrylic nails is caused by fungus, not dirt. This means that you will have to remove the nail and treat your finger before you can apply a new one. Prevention is easier than treatment, however. Practice daily hygiene habits to reduce your risk of fungus or other infections. EditSteps EditRemoving Dirt from Nails Wash your hands with antibacterial soap and warm water. Do this whenever you go to the bathroom, eat or cook, touch animals, or handle dirty objects. Don't wash your hands unless they need it, however. Too much washing can weaken the nail glue.[1] Dry your nails thoroughly with a towel whenever they get wet. Water can cause fungus and bacteria to build up under the nail. It can also cause the acrylic nail to separate from the natural nail, which can encourage infections.[2] Scrub under the nail using a soft-bristled nail brush. Dip the nail brush into a cup of warm, soapy water. Tap out any excess water. Move the brush back and forth under the nail to remove dirt. Be gentle, however, so that you do not weaken the glue.[3] Do not press hard against the underside of the nail. Instead, just sweep the brush back and forth. A soft toothbrush may also work. Scrape out dirt with a cuticle pusher. Rub the dirt off onto a paper towel before cleaning the next nail. Only clean areas that you can reach. Try to avoid applying pressure to the nail, as this can cause the nail to separate. Do not stick the cuticle pusher down between the nail and skin. Soak your nail in rubbing alcohol before replacing a fallen nail. This will prevent fungus or bacteria from getting under your nail. Pour some rubbing alcohol into a cup, and soak your fingernail for 15 seconds. Dry your natural nail before gluing the acrylic nail back on.[4] You should do this even if the nail is still partially attached. Dark streaks, yellow discoloration, or a crumbly crust on the natural nail are all signs of a fungal infection. Throw out the acrylic nail and treat the fungus. EditEliminating Fungus on Nails Remove the nail from your finger. Fungal treatments do not work if the acrylic nail is still attached. You will have to treat the fungus before you can apply new nails. Toss the infected nail as soon as you remove it.[5] To remove acrylic nails, soak your fingers in a cup of warm water for up to ten minutes. This will soften the acrylic nails so that you can easily peel them off. Alternatively, you can soak cotton balls in acetone. Wrap them against your fingernails using aluminum foil, and leave them for twenty minutes. This should remove the acrylic nail.[6] Remove any remaining glue with a damp sponge. The leftover glue may contain the fungus. Soak the sponge in warm water, and gently scrub around the nail to remove any remaining glue. Polish the top of the nail with a nail brush if the glue is stubborn.[7] Soak your fingers in vinegar. You can use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar. Keep the affected fingers in the vinegar for at least thirty minutes a day for up to a week.[8] Do not dunk in your entire hand, as this might cause your skin to dry out. Try a mouthwash soak. Instead of vinegar, you can soak your fingers in mouthwash for up to thirty minutes a day. The alcohol should help kill the fungus. If your fingers start stinging, however, remove them from the mouthwash.[9] Apply a mixture of tea tree oil and olive oil to the nails. Mix equal parts of each oil, and apply to each affected nail with a cotton swab. Do this twice a day until the infection is gone.[10] Visit a doctor. If natural treatments do not clear up the fungus after a week, see your doctor. You may need a prescription cream or pill to kill the fungus. You should also visit your doctor if you notice any:[11] Redness around the nail Swelling Pain Itching under or around the nail Broken skin around the nail Broken natural nails EditKeeping Nails Clean Wear gloves while you clean or bathe. This will prevent dirt from getting under your nails. It can also keep your hands dry so that fungus does not grow beneath the nail. Latex or rubber gloves work best.[12] Visit the nail salon to touch up the nails every two to three weeks. Gaps that appear between the acrylic and natural nail can cause infections. Your salon can prevent this by filling in the gaps or reattaching loose nails.[13] Replace nails after three months. Acrylic nails can attract more dirt and grime the longer that you wear them. To prevent fungal infections and dirty nails, get rid of the nails after three months.[14] Let your natural nails rest for a month before applying new acrylic nails to them. This will keep them clean and prevent damage that can cause infections. Make sure your nail salon sterilizes their equipment after every use. Sterilization kills any germs, bacteria, or fungus that may be on the tools. Ask your nail technician if you can see how they sterilize their tools before you let them handle your nails.[15] Make sure they remove a brand new nail file straight from the packaging. Nail files cannot be sanitized like other tools can be. Do not go to any salon that does not sterilize their tools. EditSources and Citations Cite error: <ref> tags exist, but no <references/> tag was found

How to Set Spider Traps Posted: 29 Oct 2017 01:00 AM PDT Spiders: you either love them or hate them. In your home, you may need to set traps to catch and kill spiders. Outside, you may want to catch spiders to keep and study. Sticky traps are the main way of setting traps for spiders in your home. They are easy to set up, and you can even make your own. If you are more interested in trapping live spiders outside, then you should look into creating pitfall traps, which catch spiders by having them fall into a small pit. EditSteps EditUsing Sticky Traps Create your own sticky trap to be frugal. A sticky trap is basically a flat object with something sticky on top of it. For instance, you can use a flat piece of cardboard with two-sided tape on top of it. You can also make a triangle tube with two-sided tape on the inside.[1] Another option is using an insect coating specifically designed to trap insects, which is sold at garden stores. Buy sticky traps for convenience. If you don't want to take the time to create your own, you can find sticky traps to buy at hardware stores, grocery stores, and big box stores. The main difference is the convenience. Place them near water. Spiders need water just like any other animal or insect. Therefore, they must visit a water source in your house or business at some point. Try setting them in out-of-the-way places in your bathroom, such as behind the toilet, as spiders may hole up back there when people are in the room.[2] Try using a bottle cap to hold water. Since spiders are attracted to water, setting traps with water can be effective. Simply fill a small bottle cap with water, and place your trap around it. When a spider goes towards the water, it will need to go through your trap.[3] Stick them in other hiding places. Spiders like dark spaces where they can hide. For instance, you can try sticking a glue trap under a utility sink. You might also stick one near the water heater, since it's usually kept in a dark closet. You can also try cabinets and pantries.[4] Place the traps along baseboards. Another good place to hide a trap is along the baseboards of your house, right up next to the wall. Spiders and insects like to walk along these edges, so you're more likely to catch spiders when you place traps there.[5] Try pesticide to kill the spider later. Once you've set your trap, try adding some pesticide around the area. You can use a dust, for instance, so the spider picks up some of it as it runs towards the water. The spider may somehow escape the sticky part, but it will still carry some pesticide with it, which will likely kill it later.[6] Check and dispose of your traps. Of course, you'll need to check your traps from time to time. Generally, you just pick your old traps up once they have several spiders on them and put down new ones. Be careful around any live spiders, as you don't want to be injected with venom. Use rubber gloves if possible. EditCatching Spiders with Outdoor Traps Set a dry pitfall trap. A pitfall trap is a jar or other container with a smooth interior surface that is set into the ground. The spider walks over it and falls in, and then it can't get out. To set one, dig a hole large enough for a jar or container, and place the jar or container in the ground. The top should be flush with the ground.[7] Catching spiders outside is a great way to study the spiders in your area. Add a cover. You also need a cover somewhere above it to help keep birds and other predators out of it. The lid should be just far enough up to let spiders into the trap. It can be anything that provides cover and is waterproof.[8] Try a wet pitfall trap. This trap is the same as a dry one, except you use a liquid in the trap that will kill the spider. The liquid should also preserve the spider for you to study. For instance, alcohol (rubbing or any high proof alcohol) or 10% formaldehyde are common solutions.[9] You can purchase formaldehyde online or from laboratory supply stores. Place the trap in areas where you know spiders roam. Pitfall traps are going to catch more than just spiders, so you need to place them in an area where you know spiders frequent. You should be able to see signs of spiders, such as webs, so you know they are in the area.[10] If you catch other bugs, you can study them or let them go. Return to the traps. Once you've set the traps, you'll need to check on them again later to see what you've caught. Try checking after a day. If you don't know the species of spider you've caught, make sure to look it up before you try moving it. You don't want to get bitten by a venomous spider.[11] Some common venomous spiders include brown recluses, black widow spiders, Brazilian wandering spiders, and mouse spiders. If you do get bitten, make sure you get the spider bite treated. Transfer the spider. Once you've found a spider, you'll likely need to transfer it to another container. Carefully pull the trap out of the ground, using the lid to keep the spider in place. Cover the top of the container with another container, and turn it over to dump the spider into the new container. From there, you can study the spider alive or even add it to a preserved insect collection. EditWarnings If you have a severe spider infestation in your home, particularly if you have poisonous spiders, such as the black widow or brown recluse, you might want to consider calling a professional exterminator. EditSources and Citations Cite error: <ref> tags exist, but no <references/> tag was found

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