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My Pastels Have Become All Dirty. How Do I Clean Them?

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Question: My Pastels Have Become All Dirty. How Do I Clean Them?
Answer:

Get a container with a lid, fill it almost to the top with rice (it doesn't matter what kind, as long as it's uncooked) and push the pastels into it until they are covered. Close the lid tightly and give it a shake. Hey presto, clean pastels!

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