1.   On to one of the trays the children put beads of various sizes, wheels, cotton reels and rods.

2.   A. An easy way is to put a bead of caulking along the joint, then press it in place with a wet finger.

3.   Put a bead of adhesive caulk along all edges of the patch and insert it in place.

4.   Put a bead of the compound on the crack and press it in with your fingers.

5.   Q. I put a bead of white silicone caulk between the tile and my tub, and it works very nicely.

6.   Put a bead in the gap and press it in and smooth with a wet finger, being careful of splinters.

7.   Then put a bead of the caulk on the crack and press it in.

8.   To fill the crack, put a bead of caulking compound on it, then press it into the crack with your finger.