| How to Coordinate Colors Posted: 21 Oct 2019 05:00 PM PDT Color coordinating can be a little daunting if you've never been introduced to color theory based on the color wheel. The color wheel is a great tool to help you choose colors that go together. Whether you're putting together an outfit or choosing paint colors for your house, use the color wheel to figure out the best colors to suit the occasion. [Edit]Understanding the Color Wheel - Figure out the basics of the color wheel. The color wheel is made up of primary colors (red, blue, yellow) and secondary colors (purple, green, orange) in the shape of a wheel. Primary colors can't be formed by mixing other colors, while secondary colors are created by mixing primary colors. In turn, primary and secondary colors mix together to form tertiary colors.[1]
- Some color wheels depict 3 primary colors, 3 secondary colors, and 6 tertiary colors in separate spokes, while others blend the colors into each other.
- It's important to understand the color wheel because it guides how you choose coordinating colors.
- Look across the wheel to find complementary colors. Complementary colors are directly opposite each other on the color wheel. For instance, yellow is directly across from the secondary color purple, red is across from green, and blue is across the wheel from orange. Complementary colors typically go well together, brightening the other one just by being nearby.[2]
- Complementary colors can also include tertiary colors.
- Check for analogous colors right next to each other. Analogous colors are often paired together because they fade into each other on the color wheel. For instance, yellow fades into orange, making a yellow-orange tertiary color in the middle. Because they are near each other, they blend well when trying to coordinate colors.[3]
- As another example, blue blends into purple, making blue-purple in the middle.
- Use shading and tinting to make monochromatic matches. "Shade" just means you add black to a color to make it darker. "Tint" means adding white to a color to make it lighter. If you choose a single color, then you can pick lighter or darker variations of that color to create a monochromatic look.[4]
- For instance, monochromatic colors in purple could include lavender, plum, and grape.
- Avoid mixing warm and cool colors for the most part. Warm colors include orange, red, and yellow, while cool colors include greens, blues, and purple. When you understand this division, it can make it easier to coordinate colors, as you can match cool colors with cool colors and warm colors with warm ones.
- While this is a good general guideline, there are times when a warm color looks nice paired with a cool color, like a rich, warm gold accented with cool purple tones.
[Edit]Applying the Color Wheel to Clothes - Build an outfit out of a neutral color and a bright color for simple coordination. Neutral colors include black, white, brown, gray, and even olive and navy at times, but they can also include metallics like silver, bronze, and gold. Pick a neutral for the main part of your outfit, then add 1-2 other colors around it.[5]
- For instance, try a black suit with a pale pink shirt or a silver dress with a bright blue jacket thrown over it.
- When pairing neutrals like navy and olive with other colors, think about their hues. For instance, olive complements maroons and oranges, but it also does well with blues and golds because they're nearby on the color wheel.
- Try an outfit made of complementary colors for something bright and fun. Pick out 2 complementary colors on the color wheel, and use that to build your outfit. If you choose orange and blue, for instance, you might pair a bright orange shirt with a dark pair of blue jeans.[6]
- Another good way to use complementary colors to good effect is to pair 1 complementary color with a paler tint of its opposite color. For example, mix a purple dress with a pale yellow shawl.
- Use analogous colors for a pulled-together look. Try picking 2-3 colors that are right next to each other on the wheel and guide your outfit with those. These similar hues will make your outfit seem cohesive. For example, you might pair a bright yellow sundress with a pale orange scarf.[7]
- Another example of using analogous colors to good effect might be a scarlet red dress with gold jewelry and pink shoes.
- While you usually should avoid mixing warm and cool colors, you can occasionally break that rule if you find something that looks good together. For instance, with your bright yellow dress, you might find a pale green cardigan that looks smashing with it.[8]
- Choose monochromatic colors for an easy coordinated look. A good place to start with a monochrome look is with the primary colors. Pick a single color to start your look, then choose shades and tints of that color to put together your outfit. For instance, try a navy pantsuit with a pale blue shirt and bright blue pumps.[9]
- When you're creating a monochrome look, try to stay in the same spoke on the color wheel. That is, if you choose blue, make sure you're picking true blues, not purple-y blues.
- Color block primary colors with neutrals. The primary colors red, yellow and, blue often look great with a solid block of color, such as black pants with a yellow top. Try wearing a bright red shirt with grey leggings or royal blue skirt with a flowing white top, for instance.[10]
- If you want to go bolder, try pairing more than 1 primary color in an outfit, such as blue jeans, a bright red top, and a yellow purse.
- Mix and match to see what goes well together. Usually, you can tell when 2 colors don't look quite right together by holding them up next to one another. However, you may not be able to guess before you see them together. Pull all the items out of your closet and try mixing and matching different pieces you don't normally put together. You may come up with something that looks awesome together that you never would have worn before.
[Edit]Coordinating Paint Colors - Try starting out with a neutral in your central room. If you begin with a subtle color in the central room, then you can paint bold colors in the nearby rooms without them clashing. Otherwise, you might find your rooms seem to be working against each other rather than creating a cohesive look.[11]
- Try a soft grey, a cream, or pale tan, for instance.
- An alternative option is to pick a bold color you like, and put that in the room you want it in. Then move out from there, picking colors that coordinate throughout your house.
- Opt for bold colors off of your main room. Since you went with a neutral color in your main room, you can get a bit crazier as you move outward. However, keep the line of sight in mind. For instance, if you can see from your dining room into your living room (the neutral room) and then into the hallway, you should probably pick coordinating colors for the dining room and hallway.[12]
- For example, if you choose a periwinkle for your dining room, you might pick a light peach for the hallway, since those are complementary colors.
- Follow the rules of using analogous, complementary, or monochromatic colors. Pick the type of coordination that you like the best and apply it to your color scheme. For instance, if you love blues, then you might try a monochromatic scheme featuring different hues of blue. If you like bright, bold colors, try using complementary colors. For a rainbow effect, opt for analogous colors through your house.[13]
- For instance, for an analogous scheme, you might paint one room pale yellow, the next one pale peach, and the next one pale pink.
- Pay attention to the line of sight and to rooms next to each other. When picking colors, make sure that you apply these schemes in rooms that you can see through to the next one. Similarly, even if you can't see much of 1 bedroom from the one next to it, you still want to apply a color wheel scheme to help the house feel more cohesive.[14]
- This is especially true if you have an open concept house.
- With separate floors, you can use different schemes if you'd like, as the stairway creates a separation.
- Limit yourself to 3 colors per outfit, including your neutral colors. This will make sure that you don't go overboard with color.
- Use accessories to add pops of color to your outfits.
[Edit]Warnings - Avoid using two colors that are nearly the same but not quite, as that will usually create an unpleasant visual effect.
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| How to Survive in the Woods Posted: 21 Oct 2019 09:00 AM PDT Getting lost in the woods can be a scary situation. Whether you've gotten lost on a hike, your car broke down on a wilderness road, or any other reason, surviving in the woods is difficult, but it can be done. You need to have water to drink, food to eat, shelter to sleep, and fire to cook and keep warm. If you can tend to your basic physical needs, you can survive in the woods then signal and wait for rescue. [Edit]Finding Drinking Water - Search for a source of fresh water. The first thing that you'll need in order to survive in the woods is water that you can drink. Look for signs of fresh water nearby like areas of green foliage that indicate water is nearby, low-lying areas where water could be collected, and signs of wildlife like animal tracks. It could mean that a creek, stream, or pond is nearby.[1]
- If there are mountains nearby, look for water collected at the foot of the cliffs.
- The presence of insects like mosquitoes and flies means that water is nearby.
- Collect rainwater to drink. Rainwater is one of the easiest and safest ways to hydrate yourself in the woods. If it starts to rain, place any containers that you have out in the rain to collect it. If you have a tarp or a poncho, hang it at least off of the ground by tying the corners to trees, and place a small rock in the center to create a depression that will collect the water.[2]
- Don't let the water sit in a container or a tarp for too long or it can stagnate and bacteria can contaminate it.
- Always purify any water that you collect.
- Absorb morning dew with a piece of cloth. Use a rag, cloth, shirt, sock, or any other item of clothing that's made out of absorbent material like cotton to capture morning dew. Find a clearing or a meadow with tall grasses and place the cloth on top of the grass to pick up the dew. Move the cloth around in the grass until it's saturated, then wring out the water into a container.[3]
- You can collect the most dew just before sunrise.
- Be careful not to collect dew from poisonous plants. Grasses are your safest bet.
- Dig a hole to find fresh water. You may be able to find fresh water simply by digging a hole deep enough to reach the water table or the level in which the ground is saturated with water. Use a shovel or a sturdy stick to dig down until you reach water. Make the hole wide enough so you can easily scoop water from the hole.[4]
- Wait until the mud settles down at the bottom of the hole and the water clears before you scoop it out.
- Melt snow or ice if you can find some. If you find ice or snow on the ground in the woods, collect it so you can melt it down for fresh drinking water. You can place the ice or snow in a container and place it next to a fire to melt it or you can hold the container to use your body heat to melt it.[5]
- Collect snow or ice that has a bluish tint to it. Frozen water that is gray or opaque will have a high concentration of salt, which can dehydrate you even more if you drink it.
- Purify any water that you find. It's extremely important that you purify any water that you collect, including rainwater, dew, and ice or snow, so you don't consume bacteria that could make you ill or even kill you. Use a piece of cloth or clothing to strain the water to remove large particles, then boil the water for 10 minutes to kill any contaminants.[6]
- If you don't have a container to boil water in, you can fill a clear plastic bottle with water, seal the lid, and place the bottle on its side in direct sunlight for 6 hours to purify it.
- In the event that you have no containers and no way to purify water, you can dig a deep hole, let it fill with groundwater, and wait for the particles to settle at the bottom and the water is clear before you drink it. You should only do this if you have no other option.[7]
[Edit]Building a Shelter - Search for a dry, flat area between 2 trees with splits in their trunks. Look around the area to find a relatively flat area with a tree that has a trunk that splits about off of the ground. If possible, try to find 2 trees that have a split in their trunks about off of the ground and are about apart from each other.[8]
- If you can't find a tree with a split in its trunk, look for a strong branch or log that has a "Y" shape to serve as the support for your shelter.
- Clear the area between the trees of rocks and debris so it will be more comfortable to lie on.
- Find a branch long and thick. To form your shelter you need a support beam, so look for a sturdy tree branch that isn't rotting. The straighter the branch, the better it will be for forming the structure of your shelter.[9]
- Clear off any critters or spiders that may be on the branch.
- Insert 1 end of the branch into the split of 1 of the trees. Where the tree splits and forms a "V" shape, place 1 end of the branch to hold it up as a support beam. If the tree doesn't have a split, use a log that ends in a "V" shape and lean it against a tree so the branch is supported by the tree.[10]
- If you have rope or twine, tie the branch to the tree to secure it even more.
- Place the other end of the branch into the split of the other tree. Form a horizontal frame with the main branch by inserting the other end in the split of a nearby tree. Make sure the branch is firmly held in place by shaking it a little.[11]
- Lean branches against the main branch to form the structure of your shelter. Gather a bunch of branches that are long enough to be propped up against the main branch of your shelter. Think about forming ribs with the branches. Try to keep them as close together as you can.[12]
- Try to use dry or fresh branches rather than damp or rotting ones.
- Lay twigs and leaves over the branches to form a layer of insulation. Once you've formed the structure of your shelter, use smaller, leafy branches, brush, or leaves to create a layer of insulation that will help retain heat and provide cover from the wind and rain. Lay the leaves and small branches over the frame in order of decreasing size to create a thick layer.[13]
- Add layers of insulation until you can't find any holes in it and add as many layers as you can to help keep the shelter warm.
- If you have a tarp, drape it over the frame of your shelter.
- Use leaves to make a bed inside of the shelter. Try to make your shelter as comfortable as you can by finding soft material like leaves or pine needles and laying them on the ground inside of your shelter. Check for any insects or spiders on the material before you put it in your shelter.[14]
[Edit]Finding Food - Flip over logs to search for insects that you can eat. Insects are easy to catch and kill and are packed with protein and fats that will help you survive in the woods. Check under rotting logs to look for ants, termites, beetles, and grubs. Keep an eye out for worms in the dirt, too. You can eat most insects raw, but avoid spiders, ticks, and flies.[15]
- Check under stones, boards, and other materials for insects. Only eat insects that you have killed.
- Insects with hard outer shells like beetles and grasshoppers should be cooked for 5 minutes before you eat them to remove any parasites. Push a stick through the insect and hold it over a fire to cook it.
- Pick wild edible berries to eat. Don't consume any berries that you can't identify because they could be highly toxic. To be safe, stick to eating berries that you recognize like blackberries, raspberries, and wild strawberries.[16]
- Avoid white berries, which are generally toxic to humans.
- Look for edible mushrooms in the woods. Look for wild mushrooms near dark and damp areas or on dying trees in the woods. But be very careful because if you eat the wrong mushroom, you could become extremely ill and potentially die. If you're not sure about whether or not a mushroom is safe to eat, don't eat it![17]
- Morel mushrooms have a spongy cap that resembles a honeycomb and can be found near the bottoms of trees.
- Chanterelles mushrooms have a bright yellow-orange color and can be found near conifers and hardwood trees.
- Oyster mushrooms grow in clusters and resemble an oyster or scallop. They can be found on dying hardwood trees.
- Forage for edible wild plants. There are lots of wild plants in the woods that you can eat, but you need to make sure you're gathering ones that aren't toxic. Look for dandelion leaves, the green leaves of chickweed and wood sorrel, and the tender young flowers of primrose and wild violets. If you're not sure what plant you're picking, don't eat it.[18]
- Wash off any edible plants that you find.
- Build a snare if you have string or wire. A snare is a safe and relatively easy way to catch small game like rabbits and squirrels. Take a piece of wire or string about long, make a loop at one end and tie a slip knot. Then push the opposite end of the string or wire through the slip knot to form a large circle. Hang the circle of the snare over a footpath or a trail in the woods.[19]
- Make a horizontal bar over the ground with a branch to hang your snare.
- Set up as many snares as you can in the area and check them every 24 hours to see if you've caught anything.
- Avoid hunting large animals. If you're trying to survive in the woods, you need to be as healthy as you can be. While deer and wild pigs do have nutritious meat, they can injure you if you do not have the right gun to get the animals down humanely. Even if you can kill a deer or pig, you may not have the tools necessary to preserve the massive amount of meat that has come from the once-living animal. Small game and insects are much safer to hunt and gather and can provide you with adequate nutrition to survive in the woods.[20]
- Small wounds can quickly become infected and life-threatening in a survival situation.
[Edit]Starting a Fire - Find small, dry material to use as tinder. Look for dry grass, leaves, tree bark, pine needles, or any other small flammable materials you can find in the area. Tinder needs to be material that is easy to light and will produce a large flame so you can start your fire.[21]
- If you find trash or paper in the area, that can make for great tinder as well.
- Gather small twigs and branches to use for kindling. Kindling needs to be material that will catch easily when you light your tinder. Use dry sticks, branches, or tree bark to serve as your kindling.[22]
- You can break larger branches into smaller pieces to use for kindling as well.
- Collect larger logs for fuel. Before you start your fire, you should collect enough fuel to keep it going. Look for dry wood in the area and stack near where you plan to start your fire so you can easily add more fuel when you need it. Look for dry, brittle wood because fresh or green wood will take longer to catch.
- Hardwoods like oak and maple will burn for a long period of time.
- Dry tree stumps work great as fuel for a fire.
- Build a teepee structure with the tinder and kindling. Clear dry, even area of leaves, branches, or other items that could catch and spread the fire. Form a teepee structure by bunching up your tinder material and stacking the kindling together around it. Then take your larger fuel logs and lean them against each other to form a frame around the tinder and kindling.[23]
- Leave a small opening so you can light the tinder.
- Create a fire plough to ignite the kindling and start the fire. Take a flat piece of wood and scrape a small groove into the center of it. Use another branch to plough up and down the groove to use the friction to build up heat. After a few minutes of work, the heat will ignite the wood. Act fast and light your tinder to start the rest of the fire.[24]
- Use a dry piece of wood to make your fire plough.
- Anchor the fire plough by kneeling on it to keep it still.
- Use a fire to keep warm, cook your food, and purify your water. A fire is going to make it much easier for you to survive in the woods. Use it to keep warm so you don't get hypothermia. Cook your food on the fire and use the heat to boil water to kill any contaminants.[25]
- Once you get your fire started, try to keep it from going out. When you go to sleep, place a large log on it so the coals will last until morning.
[Edit]Getting out of the Woods - Don't panic if you get lost in the woods. Panicking can cause you to make poor decisions and affect your judgment. If you're going to get out of the woods, you need to have a clear head. Take deep breaths and focus on the tasks at hand.[26]
- Focus on one task at a time to keep from getting overwhelmed.
- Have hope that you're going to get out of the woods.
- Avoid using too much energy. It may be difficult for you to find adequate food and water if you're lost in the woods. Try not to sweat or use too much energy by doing things like running around and screaming for help if you're by yourself. Conserve as much energy as you can for doing things like building shelter, fire, and searching for water.[27]
- Stay where you are if you get lost in the woods. If you become lost in the woods for whatever reason, people will look for you at your last known location. Trying to find your way out can make you more lost and make it harder for anybody to find you. Stay put in one location for a better chance at being rescued.[28]
- If you aren't safe where you are, find a safe location nearby.
- If you don't know where you are, you could walk in the wrong direction and make it much more difficult for people to find you.
- Signal your location with smoke signals. Build a fire and add a bunch of green leaves or pine needles to create a lot of smoke. Take a large branch with green leaves on it and cover the fire for 3-4 seconds to stop the smoke from escaping. Then, remove the branch to allow the smoke cloud to escape. Repeat the process to form a line of cloudy puffs of smoke in the sky.[29]
- The puffs of smoke will tell people looking for you that the fire is manmade and that you're signaling your location.
[Edit]Warnings - Always purify any water that you collect.
- Do not eat any wild plants or mushrooms that you cannot positively identify.
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| How to Make Fake Jewelry Silver Again Posted: 21 Oct 2019 01:00 AM PDT While jewelry that's made of pure silver or gold doesn't tarnish, cheaper alloys in fake jewelry will start to change colors and oxidize over time. If you have fake jewelry that's lost its original shine or color, there are easy ways that you can clean and polish it at home. You can either scrub fake silver jewelry with cleaners to remove tarnish or deep-clean it in a baking soda solution. When you're finished, your jewelry will shine like new! [Edit]Polishing Fake Jewelry to Remove Tarnish - Scrub the jewelry with baby shampoo and water for a gentle clean. Mix 1 drop of baby shampoo with of warm water until it's sudsy. Use a cotton swab to apply the soapy water on the jewelry and clean tight spaces. Once the jewelry is clean, rinse it in cold water and pat it dry with a towel.[1]
- You can also use a soft-bristled toothbrush if you need to scrub your jewelry more.
- Brush the jewelry with lemon juice to break down the tarnish. Mix together equal parts lemon juice and warm water to make your cleaning solution. Let your jewelry sit in the lemon juice solution for about 10 minutes before taking it out and scrubbing it with a toothbrush. Rinse the jewelry in clean water before drying it.[2]
- Don't use lemon juice without diluting first since it's highly acidic.
- Avoid submerging any jewelry that has fake stones since the solution could loosen the glue holding them in place.
- Rub toothpaste onto the jewelry to make it shine again. Squeeze a small dab of toothpaste onto a soft-bristled toothbrush and use it to scrub your jewelry. Move the brush in a circular motion and work the toothpaste into any small crevices. Keep scrubbing the jewelry until it starts to shine before rinsing it off under cold water. Dry the jewelry completely so it doesn't tarnish.[3]
- Look for a toothpaste made for teeth whitening since it usually has baking soda, which helps clean any discoloration on your jewelry.
- Put the jewelry in ketchup for 10 minutes to remove any tarnish. The acidity in ketchup can help you clean your jewelry if you're in a pinch. Put enough ketchup in a plate or bowl to cover your jewelry completely. Leave the jewelry in the ketchup for about 10 minutes so it can remove the tarnish. Rinse the ketchup off completely with cold water and dry it with a towel.[4]
- Wipe the jewelry with soapy water if it has fake gemstones. Gemstones can easily break off if they're soaked in a solution for too long. Soak a cleaning cloth in warm water mixed with dish soap and wring it out before using it. Wipe your jewelry around the edges of the gemstones to gently clean any tarnish from it.[5]
- Use a toothpick or cotton swab to get rid of tarnish in tight crevices and hard to reach places.
- Use metal polish to bring your jewelry back to its original shininess. Sometimes your jewelry might not shine after you've cleaned it. Apply a dab of metal polish to a cleaning cloth and wipe your jewelry with it. Work in small circular motions to buff the metal and make it shine again.[6]
- You can buy metal polish from any home care store.
[Edit]Deep-Cleaning in a Baking Soda Solution - Line a glass bowl with aluminum foil. Choose a glass bowl that's deep enough to hold all of your jewelry inside. Rip off a piece of aluminum foil large enough to fit in your bowl, and line the interior of the bowl with it. Wrap the foil around the top rim of the bowl so it stays in place.[7]
- Aluminum foil will help pull any tarnish off of your jewelry so it shines again.
- You can also use an aluminum pie plate if you have one.
- Mix a solution of warm water, baking soda, and table salt. Add 1 tablespoon (14 g) of baking soda and 1 tablespoon (17 g) of table salt into the bowl. Add enough warm water into the bowl to completely submerge your pieces of jewelry. Stir the solution together with a spoon until it's thoroughly mixed.[8]
- Submerge your jewelry in the water for 10 minutes. Set your jewelry on the bottom of the bowl so it's completely covered by the water. Leave your jewelry in the solution for 10 minutes so the tarnish breaks down. Check your jewelry after 10 minutes to see if the tarnish has lifted off of your jewelry. If not, put it back in the solution for another 2-3 minutes.[9]
- The baking soda and salt will lift the tarnish off of your jewelry and will transfer it to the aluminum foil.
- Don't submerge any jewelry that has glass stones or fake jewels since the solution could cause them to come loose.
- Scrub the jewelry with a soft toothbrush. Take your jewelry out of the cleaning solution and brush it lightly with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Focus on scrubbing any intricate designs or detailed areas that are hard to reach. Work in small circular motions to remove any tarnish and discoloration that's still on your jewelry.[10]
- Make sure the toothbrush you use is only for cleaning purposes.
- Wet your toothbrush occasionally with the baking soda-salt solution to get the best clean.
- Rinse the jewelry and dry it with a soft towel. Once the jewelry is clean, dip it clean water to rinse off any remaining solution. Use a soft microfiber towel to dry the jewelry so it doesn't start to rust or discolor again. Leave the jewelry on the towel until it's completely dry.[11]
- You may use a hair dryer on the cool setting to speed up the drying process.[12]
- Make sure the jewelry is completely dry or else it could start to rust.
- Try covering fake jewelry with a coat of clear nail polish to prevent any tarnish from forming.[13]
[Edit]Warnings - Don't soak any jewelry that has rhinestones or glass gems since they could come loose and fall off.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Polishing Fake Jewelry to Remove Tarnish - Baby shampoo
- Cotton swabs
- Lemon juice
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Ketchup
- Dish soap
- Cleaning cloth
- Metal polish
[Edit]Deep-Cleaning in a Baking Soda Solution - Glass bowl
- Baking soda
- Table salt
- Soft toothbrush
- Towel
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