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Types of Online Sweepstakes
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There are many types of online sweepstakes and contests. If you plan on entering one or more of these, you should be aware of the rules and regulations for entry. Here is a basic breakdown of online contests by type, so that when you see these terms you will understand them:
- Single or One Entry – these contests only allow you to enter one time. That means that even if the submissions are open for weeks, one entry will be enough. The plus side is that you have an equal chance to win, because no one can enter more times than you, but the downside is that no matter how dedicated you are, these are generally all based on luck.
- Daily – these contests and sweepstakes allow you to enter every day. That means that if you are motivated, you could submit an entry every day and increase your chances to win. The downside of course, is that you have to remember to enter each day, and if you miss a day your odds will be lower than someone who didn’t forget.
- Weekly – these are a little less pressure than the dailies because you can enter once a week at your convenience. You could set a reminder on your phone or in your email so that you do it at the same time each week, or whenever you have time. These are generally used for contests that run at least a month, as you’d want several chances to enter.
- Monthly – these kinds of submissions are most commonly used for long-term contests, because in order to enter each month, the contest has to span several months.
- Unlimited – as the name implies, you can enter unlimited online sweepstakes as many times as you can hit the submit button. You just have to be dedicated enough to submit more times than the competition.
How to Add a Permanent Image to Jewelry
A locket necklace can become an heirloom piece of wearable art by embedding a photograph in epoxy. I recommend starting off with a locket that was purchased at an affordable price for your first piece. Once you see how easy this process is you can graduate to pricey pieces with confidence.
After you have found your perfect locket, select the photo you want to alter. Very simple and sometimes free programs are available that will help you to manage your photos. I recommend scanning your photos into a computer or a direct download from you camera or phone. Choose a picture that has a simple background. Group photos may be hard to see once it is printed in the small scale needed for a pendant, so start off with a good clean image.
Once you have your image try printing it in sepia or black and white. Use paper intended for the printing photos, and set your computer on highest quality. Select the smallest standard image your computer will allow for printing. Remove the plastic insert from your locket and place this over your printed image. Slide your plastic guide around until you find the best area to capture. You will get a great idea of exactly how much of this image will be included in your finished locket. Trace around the plastic insert, this will become your cutting guide.
Before your image is cut, start adding any color or message. If you have printed your photo in black and white or sepia, colored pencils are a good way to add rosy cheeks or a light color wash to the image. You may want to draw a heart, a halo or angel wings on your image. You are only limited by your imagination.
Cut carefully around your image just inside the area you have traced. There are special scissors available at craft stores for fine cutting that make this job easier.
Place a small dot of glue inside your locket and press your image inside. Add any small scale embellishments if desired.
Using clear epoxy is recommended. Before mixing your epoxy find a flat place to store your locket where it will be undisturbed for 24 hours. You want to be sure the area of the locket to be filled sits flat on the surface. With a curved locket you may need to use cotton balls or a sponge. Work with the locket until you are sure it is sitting completely flat. Mix a small amount of epoxy according to the directions on the bottle. Mix carefully with a toothpick or wooden skewer so that you are not creating bubbles. If you see bubbles in the mixture use a small pin to pop or remove prior to using.
Now you are ready to pour! Get as close to the locket as you can and pour your epoxy until you have filled the locket to the rim. Do not overfill as this may prevent your locket from closing properly.
Let your epoxy cure for 24 hours. When completely dry you can polish the surface with a soft cloth. Your image is now preserved and will provide many years of joy to you or the wearer!