Edit Article How to Make Cold Porcelain

• 1 cup (240 mL) cornstarch or corn flour
• 1 cup (240 mL) white glue
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) baby oil or olive oil
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice, lime juice, or vinegar
• Lotion (optional)
   
   
  1. Mix together 1 cup (240 mL) cornstarch and 1 cup (240 mL) white glue. Use a microwave safe bowl.
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     Mix in 2 Tbsp (30 mL) baby oil and 2 Tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice. Alternatives are listed in the ingredients section. Keep mixing until there are no lumps present.
     • Lemon juice is not vital for consistency but is strongly recommended as it inhibits the growth of mold.
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     Alternate 15-second intervals in the microwave with more stirring. Microwave it for 15 seconds at a time, taking it out to stir in between. Depending on the power of your microwave, this should take somewhere between three and nine 15-second intervals.^[1][2]
     • The mixture will form clumps as it cooks. Try to stir in as many of these as possible between microwaving.
     • The mixture is ready when it is sticky and very clumpy. This will be easier to judge once you see how your first attempt ends up.
     • It's better to make an undercooked batch than an overcooked one, since the former is easier to salvage.
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     Put lotion on your hands and a clean kneading surface. This will prevent sticking. Feel free to prepare the work surface during the microwave intervals.
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     Knead the mixture until it cools down. Immediately remove the hot dough-like mixture from the bowl and begin kneading it.
     • It will usually take 10 to 15 minutes for the mix to cool to room temperature.^[3] Knead the mix for this entire period.
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     Wrap the mix tightly and let rest 24 hours. Use plastic wrap to make an airtight seal around the cold porcelain mix. Store it in a cool, dry place for 24 hours.
     • You can coat the plastic wrap with lotion to prevent sticking.
     • To make an easy airtight wrap, shape the mix into a log and roll the plastic wrap around it. Twist each end.
     • The refrigerator is a fine place to store the mix, but any location out of direct sunlight, heat, and moisture is fine.
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     Check consistency. After a day of rest, remove the cold porcelain and see how it turned out. It should now be ready to use.
     • Take a piece of the cold porcelain and tear it apart gently. A well made batch will form teardrop shapes as it stretches and breaks.^[4]
     • If the inside of the clay feels sticky, knead in additional corn starch.
     • If the cold porcelain is brittle or dry, it was probably overcooked. You can try adding a little more oil, or make an undercooked batch and knead the two together afterward.

  Method 2 of 3: Using a Stovetop

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     Mix the ingredients in a saucepan. Combine 1 cup (240 mL) cornstarch or corn flour, 1 cup (240 mL) white glue, 2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil, and 2 Tbsp lemon juice.
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     Stir over low heat for 10-15 minutes.Remove the mixture from the heat once it starts pulling away from the side of the pan. It should look similar to ricotta cheese when finished.^[5]
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     Knead until the mixture cools. Wait until it cools down enough to handle it, then knead continually until it reaches room temperature.
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     Store in an airtight container. Using a ziploc bag or plastic wrap, store the mix in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight.
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     It will be ready to use in 24 hours. After that point you can adjust the consistency by kneading in additional oil or cornstarch to correct overly brittle or sticky dough (respectively).

  Method 3 of 3: Sculpting with Cold Porcelain

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     Knead in acrylic or oil paint.^[6] If you'd like to make a colored porcelain, knead the color of your choice in thoroughly before you begin.
     • You can add paint during the initial kneading while making the cold porcelain, but this will reduce its shelf life.^[7]
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     Knead each piece before you shape it. Every time you use a new piece of clay, knead it first to increase its elasticity.
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     Shape the clay into the desired shape. Well made, kneaded cold porcelain should be easy to sculpt and capable of forming delicate designs.
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     Attach pieces using water. To attach two wet pieces of cold porcelain, press them together and smooth over the joint with a wet finger.^[8]
     • Dry pieces can be glued together using ordinary white glue.
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     Use a base for large pieces. Cold porcelain shrinks significantly as it dries, and a large piece may not dry sufficiently all the way through. Instead, cover a different material with a layer of the clay.
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     Leave the result to dry. Cold porcelain requires no additional cooking and will harden simply when exposed to air.
     • How long this takes depends greatly on the size of your sculpture, the temperature, and the humidity of the air. Keep checking until it is hard.
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     Seal your sculpture. Without a seal, your cold porcelain art will be vulnerable to "melting" in heat or water, although you should still keep sealed art in a cool dry place when possible.^[9]
     • There are many types of sealant and lacquers intended for clay, with various glossy or matte finishes. Clear acrylic sealer is a simple transparent option.

   

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Step 1: Place in large pot and cover with boiling water (as I poured in the boiling water I was able to add more shredded paper) These two pots (my largest) held about a shredder and a half.

BLENDER METHOD: 
Step 2: Cover and let sit for an hour. Stir occasionally to break up the paper fibers.
Step 3: use a blender to further break down the paper.

Step 4: drain, add plaster of paris and mix well

Step 5: Add enough plaster of paris to create a firm consistency.
Step 6: Roll into desired size balls, squeezing water out as you go.
Step 7: Drill holes. Yep, DRILL, the plaster is pretty tough and trying to push a nail through it only broke the ball. Screw and drill it was.
Optional Step: If balls seem rough to the touch, smooth with sand paper or if will be coating these with tissue paper and Mod Podge. If we were painting them I would have sanded them.

Step 9: Decorate!

NON-BLENDER METHOD:
Step 3: allow to simmer for several hours, stir or use a hand blender periodically to help break up the paper.

Step 4: drain

Step 5: add plaster of paris and mix well

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Step 6: roll into balls and allow to dry. 

Step 7: drill holes

Step 8: OPTIONAL, sand rough edges if you plan on painting them or want a more smooth finish

Step 9: Decorate!

 

Source: http://renewedprojects.blogspot.in

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1) Fish (Dark meat fish have higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids especially salmon and Tuna)

 2) Eat Organic

3)  Low-fat dairy — especially 1% or 2% milk — per day have 33 percent higher sperm counts and more motile sperm than those who eat little or no low-fat dairy, a 2014 study in Fertility and Sterility found.

4) Pomegranate & Black Grapes Juice.  Packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, and studies show that eating pomegranate regularly can help lower cholesterol, a problem common to many men. Many studies also suggest that drinking a glass of pomegranate juice daily ca slow down the progress of prostate cancer.

5) Green tea: Leafy tea is best for your body. It improves your metabolism and contains antioxidants that fight almost all major illness. Green tea is best amongst them all as it contains potent flavonoids that improve the antioxidant action. It also prevents the block cells from getting damaged, reducing chances of cancer.

6) Garlic: You might not be able to help the smell and run away from it, but you must accept the fact that it is amazing for your health. Men should have at least two chunks of garlic every day as it works wonders on your health. Your immune system will improve drastically and minor issues like cough and cold never bother you. The antibacterial properties it has, will help you fight viral fevers and any kind of infections. Men with high cholesterol should swear by garlic as it helps in lowering the cholesterol level and prevents the blood from clotting.

7) Tomato: Eat tomato to stay young. Tomato helps prevent your skin from getting wrinkles. It also improves your memory and other signs of aging. Tomato contains lycopene that keeps prostate cancer at bay. You might want to start enjoying tomato sauce as it has more lycopene. Cooked tomato works much better on your body that raw ones. So start adding it to your vegetables and salads.
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8) Broccoli: Broccoli contains folic acid that men need extensively. Folic acid reduces the level of homocysteine that is amino acid in blood. The increased level of homocysteine increases the risk of heart attack. Broccoli also contains vitamin C and potassium that reduces the risk of cancer.

9) Eggs: If you’re prone to hair loss, then look no further. Eggs, an excellent source of protein and biotin (vitamin B7) boosts hair growth. Additionally, egg yolks are a good source of iron, which research suggests helps alleviate hair loss caused by anaemi

10) Cabbage, broccoli and Brussels sprout are some important veggies that every man must include in his diet. These veggies are known to contain cancer-fighting chemicals, which are known to cut risk of prostate and colorectal cancer in men. So add them in plenty in your daily diet.

11) Nuts: Nuts contain protein, Vitamins and fibres and are extremely good for your heart, skin and even the digestive system. The omega-3 fats that they contain nourish your heart. Nuts, when eaten, also help slow d

12) Whole grains: Whole grains pack in a host of vitamins, minerals and fibre – good for both men and women. However, it’s the B vitamins that particularly benefit men. Vitamin B9 (folate) helps keep sperm healthy, vitamin B7 (biotin) helps reduce hair loss. Silica, also found in whole grains aids healthy hair growth.

To Avoid:
1) Processed meatsSure
2) Non Organic Produce like Spinach, Tomatoes
3) Full-fat dairy Whole milk ( especially cheese and whole milk)
4) Alcohol
5) Power food for Men

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3 table spoon coco powder
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1/4 tea spoon baking soda
3 tbs oil
2 tea spoon vanilla extract
1 table spoon lemon juice

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Besan: 150 gm/ 1 cup
Water as required
1 tea spoon salt
1 table spoon lemon juice
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Cocoa Powder:5 tbs
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Water: 1/2 cup
Vanilla Extract: 1 tbs

Method:

Sieve the milk powder and cocoa powder to make chocolate creamy and soft. Heat water in a vessel and sugar and bring it to boil  until it reaches one string consistency. Remove it from flame and add butter till it is nicely blended. Add Cocoa powder and Milk powder mixture gradually in lumps. Put the chocolate mixture in to the moulds, add some roasted cashews and raisins.

 

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These are totally based on my experience, my researches to understand few terms related to Stock markets. Hope these would be helpful to you as well.

DEFINITION of 'Price-To-Book Ratio - P/B Ratio'

A ratio used to compare a stock's market value to its book value. It is calculated by dividing the current closing price of the stock by the latest quarter's book value per share.
Also known as the "price-equity ratio".

Calculated as: A ratio used to compare a stock's market value to its book value. 

It is calculated by dividing the current closing price of the stock by the latest quarter's book value per share.
or     or  
  Assume a company has $100 million in assets on the balance sheet and $75 million in liabilities. The book value of that company would be $25 million. If there are 10 million shares outstanding, each share would represent $2.50 of book value. If each share sells on the market at $5, then the P/B ratio would be 2 (5/2.50).

'Price-To-Book Ratio - P/B Ratio'

A lower P/B ratio could mean that the stock is undervalued. However, it could also mean that something is fundamentally wrong with the company. As with most ratios, be aware that this varies by industry.
This ratio also gives some idea of whether you're paying too much for what would be left if the company went bankrupt immediately.

Best of all, P/B provides a valuable reality check for investors seeking growth at a reasonable price. Large discrepancies between P/B and ROE (Return on Equity, ROE is expressed as a percentage and calculated as: Return on Equity = Net Income/Shareholder's Equity),  a key growth indicator, can sometimes send up a red flag on companies. Overvalued growth stocks frequently show a combination of low ROE and high P/B ratios. If a company's ROE is growing, its P/B ratio should be doing the same. 

Another conservative alternative to using a company's reported shareholders' equity (book value) figure would be to deduct a company's intangible assets from its reported shareholders' equity to arrive at a tangible shareholders' equity (tangible book value) amount. For example, Zimmer Holdings' FY 2005 balance sheet reports goodwill (in millions $) of $2,428.8 and net intangible assets of $756.6, which total $3,185.4. If we deduct these intangible assets from its shareholders' equity of $4,682.8 of the same date, Zimmer Holdings is left with a significantly reduced tangible shareholders' equity of $1,497.4. Factoring this amount into our equation, the company has a book value per share of only $6.04, and the price/book value ratio then skyrockets to 11.2 times.

Despite its simplicity, P/B doesn't do magic. First of all, the ratio is really only useful when you are looking at capital-intensive businesses or financial businesses with plenty of assets on the books. Thanks to conservative accounting rules, book value completely ignores intangible assets like brand name, goodwill, patents and other intellectual property created by a company. Book value doesn't carry much meaning for service-based firms with few tangible assets. Think of software giant Microsoft, whose bulk asset value is determined by intellectual property rather than physical property; its shares have rarely sold for less than 10 times book value. In other words, Microsoft's share value bears little relation to its book value.

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