| How to Make Jiggly Slime Posted: 03 Mar 2019 04:00 PM PST There are tons of unique and fun ways to make slime, including some delicious edible recipes. But one of the most fun is jiggly slime, which is made from foamy hand soap or shaving cream and some extra hot water. If you or your kids are interested in making some jiggly slime, it's a simple process that's tons of fun! EditIngredients - of PVA glue
- of saline contact lens solution or liquid starch
- of foamy hand soap or shaving cream
- of water
- Food coloring (optional)
EditMixing Your Ingredients - Pour of PVA glue into a large bowl. This is the equivalent to 2 bottles of glue. After pouring it in, squeeze the bottle out to get as much glue as you can into the bowl.[1]
- Put your empty glue bottles aside after emptying them.
- Add of warm water to the glue. Start by filling your empty glue bottles with warm water. Now, pour this water into a measuring cup until you get and add it to the bowl. Stir it in with your spatula until the mixture is a smooth consistency.[2]
- Set aside any extra water that's in your glue bottle.
- Mix in of foamy hand soap. Squeeze the soap into a measuring cup and dump it into your solution. Afterward, mix it in with your spatula until the mixture is homogenous.[3]
- Swap your hand soap with of foamy shaving cream (but not gel!) if you'd like.
- Add the contact lens solution at a time. Start by adding of your solution and then mix it in with your spatula for about 30 seconds. Now, repeat this process, making sure to mix the solution in thoroughly in between each addition.[4]
- Be sure to stir everything together thoroughly.
- Stop after you've added about of solution.
- You can use saline contact lens solution (with boric acid), liquid starch, or laundry detergent.
- Continue mixing your slime until it forms a ball. Once you notice your slime forming spiderweb-like strands, stop adding the solution and mix your slime together until it forms a ball. At this point, there should be no excess slime on the edges of the bowl.[5]
- Scrape any pieces of excess slime into the ball with your spatula.
- Mix food coloring into your jiggly slime mixture if you'd like. Coloring can be food dye, water paint, acrylic paint, pigments, confetti, glitter, or any combination of these things. Start by adding 2 to 3 drops of your coloring substance and mix it into your mixture. Mix it in well with your spatula and then continue adding more of the same color to create a stronger color or mix in other colors.[6]
- Continue experimenting and adding colors until you get one you like.
- To create a sparkling look, add some glitter and confetti.
- Keep in mind that the colors will be lighter than normal when using white glue.
EditKneading and Storing Your Slime - Knead your slime until it's a smooth, jiggly consistency. Take your ball and knead it—which is when you stretch, pull, bend, and twist it—until it's the right consistency. You'll notice your slime changes consistency as you knead it—continue until you're happy with the final result.[7]
- Take your slime out of the bowl and knead it on a flat surface for the best results.
- Mix of hot water into your slime. After kneading your slime, you need to add some hot water to make it jiggly. Pour the water into the bowl with your slime and then poke holes in your slime to help it absorb it. Afterward, lift the slime up over the bowl for about 10 to 15 seconds and let the excess water drain out.[8]
- Check that your slime is jiggly. If you think it needs more hot water, add another and mix it in again.
- Refrigerate your jiggly slime in a Ziploc bag or throw it away. When you're done playing with your slime, throw it out or refrigerate it for later use. Be sure to store it in a Ziploc bag and close it tightly so as little air as possible enters.[9]
- Your slime will probably last 1 week or less in the refrigerator.
- If you notice mold or bacteria growth, throw the slime away.
- Keep your refrigerator temperature at .
EditThings You'll Need - Rubber spatula
- Large metal or plastic bowl
- Always wash your hands after playing with your slime.
- Don't put too much coloring into your jiggly slime or you might stain your hands.
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| How to Celebrate Mardi Gras Posted: 03 Mar 2019 08:00 AM PST Mardi Gras is one of the most well known and exciting festivals of the year. While Mardi Gras is celebrated all over the world, the most famous Mardi Gras happens in New Orleans, where weeks of parties and parades culminate on Fat Tuesday. But even if can't make it to Nola, you and your friends can make a Mardi Gras celebration of your own! EditGoing to a Mardi Gras Celebration - Find out when Fat Tuesday is this year. Fat Tuesday is the last and most festive day of the Mardi Gras celebration. It is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday, which is the beginning of the Catholic celebration of Lent. Depending on the year, it can fall on any Tuesday between February 3rd and March 9th.[1]
- Some people make their plans for Mardi Gras years in advance. Here is a list of Fat Tuesday dates through 2027: 2019 - March 5; 2020 - Feb. 25; 2021 - Feb. 16; 2022 - March 1; 2023 - Feb. 21; 2024 - Feb. 13; 2025 - March 4; 2026 - Feb. 17; 2027 - Feb. 9 [2]
- Make your travel and accommodation plans early. During the week before Mardi Gras, the population of New Orleans doubles! If you are planning to go to New Orleans, book your plane tickets and hotels well in advance. [3]
- There are Mardi Gras parades in cities all around the world.[4] Ask around or use a search engine to find out if there are parades or organized celebrations near your hometown.
- Make a plan for your trip. All Mardi Gras celebrations are not the same, and your Mardi Gras will probably be more fun if you know what kind of experience you're looking for. Do you want to be with other tourists stumbling drunk around the French Quarter in New Orleans? That's okay, but you might be missing out on very different local celebrations around the city.[5]
- There will be a different character in different parts of New Orleans and at different events, reflecting the style and values of the krewes that organize them. You can find a list and description of the more established krewes and on NewOrleansonline.com
- Dress to be a part of the "Greatest Free Show on Earth." Mardi Gras is a celebration that swallows the whole of New Orleans, and if you're there, you are a part of it. So paint your face, wear a mask, and dress for the celebration.
- The official colors of Mardi Gras are gold, purple, and green. Try to incorporate these colors into your clothes or makeup.
- Watch or join a parade. On Fat Tuesday, and in the weeks leading up to it, there are dozens of different parades organized by "krewes" throughout New Orleans. Most of these parades will be advertised in advance, and listed here: www.mardigrasneworleans.com/schedule.htm.
- Get to the parade route early! Bring food for a picnic and folding chairs to sit on.
- In New Orleans, there is a tradition of bringing decorated ladders for children to sit on so they can get a great view.
- It will be very crowded! If you go with friends, pick a time and place to meet up if you get separated. You might say: "If we can't find each other, meet at the front gates of Louis Armstrong park on the hour." That way, no matter what time of day you get lost, you'll know when and where to be.
- Catch "throws" and try to get a Mardi Gras Coconut. Along their parade route, different krewes will throw items to onlookers. These are called "throws." Different throws can be beads, plastic cups, coins with the krewe's logo on it, gold-painted walnuts, and the most prized throw, the Mardi Gras coconut.[6]
- You may collect all sorts of souvenirs throughout the day, so bring a bag or backpack to keep your hands free.
- Celebrate your catches, and compliment others on their catches.
EditThrowing Your Own Mardi Gras Party - Send out decorative invitations. Sure, you can just text your friends and invite them over, but if you want this to be a special party, put some time into making special invitations. You can buy pre-made Mardi Gras cards in some stores or online. But if you have the time, try making your own invitations.
- Encourage your guests to dress up and wear masks in the invitation, so they have time to get creative with their costumes.
- Try having a costume contest. Let your guests know they will vote on their favorite costume and declare the winners the King and/or Queen of your krewe.
- You'll want these to go out a few weeks in advance so your friends know about it and don't make other plans.
- Make a Mardi Gras playlist. Mardi Gras is a musical celebration, and having the right sound will get you and your guests in the mood. Search around the internet for compilations and pre-made Mardi Gras playlists. Musical styles to look for include Zydeco, Brass, Bounce, and Gypsy jazz.[7]
- To get a feel for what to put on your playlist, listen to some classic Mardi Gras songs in the video below.
- Prepare traditional Mardi Gras foods and drinks. Having the right food and drinks will make this a unique celebration for your guests -- especially if they are not the things they normally encounter. Some customary Mardi Gras foods are King Cake, Po Boys, and red beans and rice. If your party will have alcohol, try making Mardi Gras Martinis and Sazerac cocktails.
- Make your own masks, costumes, and throws. A great Mardi Gras party will feel like you and your guests have entered another world, one of music, celebration, and mystery. Invite your friends to wear costumes and their own masks, or supply them with craft materials to decorate masks at the party.
- Find some beads, coins, or just about anything you want to decorate and turn it into your krewe's unique throw.
- Set the mood. Decorate your house, or wherever the party is, with gold, purple, and green. Turn on the music just before guests arrive so that they will walk into a party atmosphere.
- Lead a parade. If there's no Mardi Gras parade in your city, maybe your party will be the first! Have the King and/or Queen of your costume party lead your guests around your neighborhood. Have your friends bring instruments, or bring a portable sound system along, and spread some Mardi Gras spirit!
- Decide if you want to have a permitted parade or an unpermitted one. Both kinds happen in New Orleans.[8] If you decide to get permits, you'll have to plan in advance and abide by your cities codes. If you decide to have an unpermitted one, you and your friends should know that there are risks associated with noise ordinances and other laws.
- Dance and have fun. No matter how beautiful your decorations or tasty your King Cake, Mardi Gras is about celebration. So have a good time and share some joy with your friends.
- If you are going to New Orleans, try to arrive a whole week early and see the parades that most people miss.
- Bring or rent a bike in New Orleans. It will be much easier than trying to get around by car or public transport.
- Don't pressure people to expose themselves in exchange for beads. While this has become a sort of "tradition," it creates a degrading and intimidating atmosphere for women.
EditThings You'll Need - Food and drinks
- Masks and costumes
- Throws
- Music
- Friends
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| How to Make a Tutu Posted: 03 Mar 2019 12:00 AM PST Tutus are great for young children involved in dance or who want to dress up as ballerinas for fun. Tutus can even be a fun addition to an adult's wardrobe. However, buying a pre-made tutu can be expensive, and you may not be able to find the exact color and style that you want. To save money and create the tutu of your child's (or your) dreams, you can easily make a tutu with some tulle and elastic. Try making a tutu for your child, for yourself, or as a unique homemade gift! EditPreparing Your Tulle and Elastic - Purchase tulle in a fabric bolt or on a spool. You will need a lot of tulle to make a tutu, so buying it by the bolt at a fabric store may be your best bet. However, you can also use tulle that is on a 6" spool if desired. The spooled tulle requires less cutting because it is already in the correct width for making a tutu, so you will only need to cut this kind of tulle once to get the right length.[1]
- If you decide to use tulle that is on a bolt, then you will need about for a child's size tutu, for small or medium adult sizes, and about for large or extra-large adult sizes.[2]
- If you decide to use tulle that is on a spool, then the amount you will need will depend on the size of the tutu. Tulle spools usually contain about of tulle.[3] Therefore, 2 or 3 spools of tulle may be enough for a child's size tutu, but you may need 4 or 5 spools for an adult's small or medium tutu, and 7 to 8 spools for a large or extra-large. Buy more tulle than you think you will need to ensure that you have enough.
- Purchase some ¾" (1.9 cm) to 1" (2.5 cm) elastic. You will also need a ¾" (1.9 cm) to 1" (2.5 cm) strip of elastic for the waistband of your tutu. The 1" (2.5 cm) wide kind is better for child and adult size tutus, and the ¾" (1.9 cm) size is better for a tutu meant for a baby.[4] To determine how much elastic you will need, measure the person's waist and buy that amount of elastic.
- For example, if the person's waist measures 28" (71 cm), then you would need to buy a 28" (71 cm) strip of elastic.
- Elastic is often sold in packages that include more elastic than you might need, but you can always cut it to your desired length and keep the extra elastic for another project in the future.
- Measure and cut tulle strips if you are using a bolt. If you are using tulle that is on a fabric bolt, then you will need to measure and cut your tulle first. Use a ruler or measuring tape to measure and cut your tulle into 7" (18 cm) wide strips.[5]
- Make sure to lay the tulle out so that it is completely flat before you cut it and make your cuts straight and even.
- You may find it helpful to lay your tulle out on a lined cutting mat and use a rotary cutting tool instead of scissors.
- Cut your tulle to the desired length. Your tutu skirt length will be about half of the length of the strips you make, so decide how long you want the tutu skirt to be. Then, cut your strips or the spooled tulle to the desired length.[6]
- For example, if you want your tutu to be 18" (46 cm) long, then you would need to cut tulle strips that are 36" (91 cm) long. The finished skirt will be roughly 18" (46 cm) minus about 1" (2.5 cm) from attaching the tulle. However, you can always add 1" (2.5 cm) to your strip length to make up for this loss.
- Keep cutting strips until all of your tulle is the same size. Stack your strips to help keep them organized.
- Tie or sew together the elastic. After you have finished preparing your tulle, you will need to prepare your elastic piece. Cut the elastic to the length of your waist measurement. Then, you may either tie the ends of the elastic piece together or sew the ends together. Either option will reduce the total size of the elastic waistband, which is desirable to ensure that the tutu fits snugly on the person's waist.[7]
- To sew the ends together, thread a needle with about 12" (30 cm) of thread. Then, overlap the ends of your elastic, making sure not to twist the elastic. Sew through the ends several times pulling the thread taut after each stitch. Finish stitching back where you started, and then tie the ends of the thread together a few times and snip the excess thread.
EditAttaching the Tulle Strips to the Elastic - Place your elastic on a mannequin or other object. It is helpful to have your elastic stabilized on a mannequin or object while you work. Using a mannequin is ideal, but you can also use an object that is roughly the same size as the person's waist.[8]
- For example, placing the elastic waistband on a full roll of paper towels may work if you are making a tutu for a baby or small child, or you could also use a pillow if you are making a tutu for an older child or an adult.
- Pick up a few strips and fold them in half. Your tutu will look fuller if you use a few strips at a time, so pick up 2 or 3 strips and then fold the strips in half lengthwise. Make sure that the edges are all lined up and insert one finger through the folded end of the strips.[9]
- Tuck the fold under the elastic. Next, tuck the folded ends of the tulle underneath the elastic coming from below the elastic band. Bring the folded part of the tulle up through the elastic band by about 2" (5 cm) to 3" (7.5 cm).[10]
- Use your finger to keep track of the area under the folds and to prevent the tulle pieces from slipping or coming apart.
- Insert the ends of the tulle strips through the opening. Next, take the ends of the tulle and bring them up in front of the elastic waistband. Insert all of the ends through the loop that has been created by the folded ends of the strips. Pull the ends of the tulle through the loop completely to form a tight knot around the elastic band.[11]
- Repeat this all the way around the elastic. You will need to attach all of your tulle strips in the same fashion until you have covered the entire waistband. Make sure to slide the knots together as you go to ensure that your tutu is nice and full.[12]
- Scrunch and fan out the tulle as desired. After you have attached all of the elastic to your waistband, you can use your fingers to scrunch and fan out the tulle as desired. Scrunching the tulle will give the tutu a crinkly, poofy look, while fanning out the tulle will help to make it look fuller.
EditCustomizing Your Tutu - Use ribbon in place of elastic. One easy way to customize your tutu is to use a long piece of ribbon instead of a piece of elastic. Cut a piece of ribbon that is about 18" (46 cm) longer than your waist size and tie it around your mannequin or other object. Then, create the tutu by making knots with the tulle around the ribbon instead of around elastic. When you are done, you can secure the ribbon tutu by tying the ribbon in a bow around your waist.[13]
- Using ribbon in place of elastic is best for older children or adults because young children may easily undo the tutu before you want them to remove it.[14]
- Add an embellishment. Adding an embellishment is another fun way to customize a tutu. You can add a flower, a bow, a decorative button, a brooch, or something else that sets off the colors of your tutu. You can either sew or pin your embellishment in place.[15]
- Try placing the embellishment on the waistband of your tutu. This way the embellishment won't weigh down the tulle.
- Experiment with different color combinations. You can use color combinations to customize your tutu as well. Try combining colors to match a specific onesie, top, or leotard. Or, consider how the tutu might be used to decide which color combination to use.[16]
- For example, if the tutu will be part of a ladybug costume, then make the tutu in red and black. If the tutu is going to be paired with a blue and green t-shirt, then try making a blue and green tutu to match it.
EditThings You'll Need - Tulle
- Elastic or ribbon
- Scissors
- Needle and thread (optional)
- Embellishment such as a bow, button, brooch, or silk flower (optional)
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