INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Rubber gloves are useful again for handling gourds that may still have mold or other harmful substances on them. Work in a ventilated environment and wear a dust mask because of the dust inside the gourd. Finally, wear eye protection when using power tools. The way you cut the gourd and the tool you use depends on your intended use. For example, a power drill can be used to make a hole for a birdhouse, or you can cut an opening using hand saws and rotary cutters to make a decorative container. Birds don’t mind the papery pulp and seeds inside the gourd, but you will have to get rid of them when making something other than a birdhouse. Tools with long handles, such as clay sculpting tools, spoons, and screwdrivers can help you reach the seeds and scrape pulp off the walls of the gourd.  When the opening is too small or the seeds are in a tough ball, you can soak the gourd in warm water for 30 minutes. However, it will take several hours for the gourd to dry. Pulp and seeds can be saved for projects such as replanting or pulp sculptures by straining them and letting them dry in a single layer. Depending on your product, such as when making a bowl, you may wish to make the inside of the gourd smooth. Use your sanding tool. Afterwards, you may wish to add primer, dye, or paint to decorate the gourd. Gourd Ball cleaner or a mushroom tool, which is used to cut off the caps of mushrooms, can also be used to sand the inside of the gourd.

SUMMARY: Put on safety gear. Cut the gourd. Scrape out the inside of the gourd. Sand the inside of the gourd.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Enunciate well, and focus on clarity. Speaking louder doesn't make you more understandable. Consider this an opportunity to work on your clarity of speech. If they say the word "gigantic," then they probably also know what "enormous" and "huge" mean. If they speak using basic words, then it's probably best to use the smallest words you know. If they use words like "fortuitously" and "systematic bias," then their disability probably isn't intellectual. If the person seems to struggle understanding speech, keep your sentences short and clear. Use simple subject-verb-object statements when you can.  This is good practice in general too. Non-disabled people don't enjoy wading through extremely long sentences either. If the person is hard of hearing or struggles to process speech, they may want to watch you as you pronounce your words. This helps them figure out what you are saying in many cases. Avoid turning away as you speak, covering your mouth, or speaking with your mouth full.  It can also be helpful to talk in quieter places, with fewer distractions, especially if the person seems bothered by environmental noises. For example, the question "Do-ya wanna eat-a pizza?" may be difficult for them to understand. One of the biggest challenges for listeners is knowing where one word ends and the next one begins. If they seem to be struggling, slow down the pace a little, giving a slight pause between each word. There's no need to use baby talk, or mimic their disability accent. (No, it won't help them understand you better, but it may make them think you're mocking them.) Talk to them with the same tone that you'd use for a non-disabled person their age. Baby talk may be appropriate for a disabled 3-year-old, but not a disabled 13-year-old or 33-year-old.
Summary: Speak calmly, clearly, and with a moderate volume. Model your vocabulary usage after theirs. Keep your sentences short and clear, if needed. Let them see your mouth if they can't understand you well. Avoid running words together if it confuses them. Use your normal pitch and tone.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You’re the artist here. Choose as many strands of thread as you like, as long as you're using three or more. Go for color combinations that you think would make a pretty pattern. Get creative! If you only use one color of thread, you won't be able to create a pattern.

SUMMARY:
Choose several strands of embroidery thread in a variety of colors.