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Perfect for card making - beautiful patterns that coordinate well. I have been making hand made greeting cards for years. In the past I would get the 12X12 pads because they always coordinated well. But they take up a lot of space. I started using a "standard" envelope (A4 is the size) and it allowed me to utilize scraps of paper. Then I bought this pad of 6X6 paper and making cards just became a whole lot simpler. I'm attaching a photo to show how you can glue two of these pages together, cut to fit the A4 envelope and then use the scraps as a border - or not. I found a template through an internet search and use it for the greeting on the front. The one I use is a full page print-off. I found it by searching for "greeting card borders and frames". Some tools I use: Fiskars paper edgers, curved surgical scissors (for cutting rounded edges), Scotch adhesive dot roller, and this beautiful paper. By the way, this paper is just the right weight for cards. I will definitely order more!
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Pacon Fadeless Art Paper, 48 " x 50 ' Roll. I bought the Fadeless Art Paper roll to use at a family gathering at a banquet hall. I had permission from our event planner to bring the table cover, activity pads & washable markers for a designated "child's activity table". This went well with the children & the parent's were delighted & impressed with the idea. We used some on my kitchen table during the holidays for the grandchildren to use during their cookie frosting time. It worked great when they wanted to do Play-Dough & when they finger painted on it we cut out & saved their little piece of art. For me it was money well spent on this product.
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Learning Curve. I happened upon a Youtube video for this pompom maker. She made it look so easy, that I decided that I needed one. Before using this, I used cardboard cutout circles to make my pompoms. The device can be a little squirrelly when first beginning to wrap the arms, it was a little difficult to keep both sides of the device even and together. I will say that it was still much faster than using the cardboard. I think it works better if you wrap the arms more than 3 times, but that makes a really tight puff and not a very loose one. The less yarn you use, the more likely the strands are to come out of the device before you can tie the string around them. I did struggle to get the tie tight on the first pompom, even though i thought I had it tight enough...I feel like there is a bit of a learning curve to using this with ease, but if you make a lot of pompoms, this is absolutely worth it...
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Expensive. Didn't work as I had hoped. Had a small crack in leather side compartment in car. This leather repair said it was also 'adhesive', but did not make the (small) cracked area stick together. Okay to maybe dab on small cracks on seats where leather is worn, but have only tried that on a couple of small spots. Really needed it to repair the crack, but again it doesn't seem to hold together and I even held it together myself for a while to try to make it stick. And solution did NOT fill in the crack either as it states. I guess only good to use on softer leather parts (seats), not hard leather surfaces (dash, side compartments, etc). Giving 2 stars instead of 1, since it may work to cover scratches, but definitely not a 'fix all'.
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A Real Winner. Fiebing's Light Brown Oil Leather Dye is excellent. I bought a used leather couch and loveseat from someone on Craigslist. It was made with high quality Aniline Leather and in overall good condition. However, aniline leather requires routine maintenance to keep it in excellent condition and the former owner had neglected to do any. Further, the former owner had had a dog, that after further examination, had spent time on the couch leaving some residual odor. Also, aniline leather will lose its color and the two pieces no longer matched.
For these reasons I changed the color of the pieces to the Fiebing's Light Brown which really brings out the beauty of the leather in this furniture. To my delight the dye also eliminated the odor from the furniture. Note, this is not a low VOC product, however the odor wears off after 2-3 days. The color is also rich and vibrant, and does not smear. I was wearing Nitrile glove while working and the dye will eat through them after about 2 hours of contact with it. Most of the dye comes off with ethyl alcohol hand sanitizer and the rest fades in a couple of days.
Hey, I am only see myself doing this one time, and the results are beautiful. Great product.
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Very solid 3-star rating - they don't measure up to Gingher quality, but very definitely have a place on one's "toolbox. The Westcott fabric scissors were surprisingly easy to cut with. They cut through very thick sweatpants quite easily and then cut through regular cotton quilting fabric with ease as well. We didn't have any sheer fabric to try them on, but presumably they will work on that kind of fabric as well. It was a pleasant surprise.
The only downfall was that while using, they felt awkward and 'funny' on my fingers. It could be that I'm not used to them, but they just felt heavy and awkward. I probably wouldn't use them for large cutting projects, like cutting a lot of fabric for a quilt, but for small projects they would work just fine.
[Note: this review was written by one of several seamstresses in our family - all of whom are used to very good quality equipment, such as Bernina sewing machines, and Gingher scissors. The recommendation was for a very solid 3-star rating, because they do what they're designed to do fairly well, but just don't have the outstanding design and comfort of something like Gingher scissors that admittedly cost much more. If someone needed to take a pair of scissors to an event somewhere and didn't want to risk loss or damage to their more expensive scissors (like Gingher), but still needed something that would do a very nice job of cutting even heavy fabric, these will fill that requirement very adequately.]
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DOES THE JOB. > There is a large family of Goop adhesives, "All Purpose", "Automotive", "Craft", "Household", "Lawn and Garden", "Marine", "Plumbing", "RV", "Sport and Outdoor", and "Wood and Furniture" As far as I can tell, all are identical. Some varieties (such as Marine Goop) meant for outdoor use may be more UV resistant. So, at least for indoor use, I suggest buying the cheapest. In the local hardware store, "Household Goop" is usually the cheapest. At the time of this writing, "Plumbing Goop" is the cheapest on Amazon.
> Most tubes of Goop are 3.7 oz, but the way I use it---mostly a little at a time for small household tasks---it is too thick before half the tube is used. In that case, the smaller 2 oz tube may be more cost effective, and the smaller "nozzle" is easier to use for most household tasks.
IN GENERAL
Goop will bond virtually any material, including leather, plastics, glass, and metal. The bond is clear, very strong, waterproof, and hard but flexible.
EXAMPLES
Examples are endless. In addition to the examples below, I've used it to repair ceramic plant pots and shoes. I also use it to seal rust spots on my dishwasher rack. The Goop it also makes a "cushioned" surface that will prevent scratches to dishes. I use Goop to close small holes in window screens. I've used Goop to seal holes in air-mattresses.
ELECTRICAL
Goop is far superior to electrical tape for splicing wires, re-insulating cat-chewed wires, waterproofing and vibration-proofing electrical connections. There is a black variety of "Shoe Goop" if you want your repair to be less noticeable.
PLUMBING
Goop is great for sealing small leaks (including garden hose connections, etc.). However, you have to turn off the water, and the connections must be absolutely dry. Moreover, it takes several days for Goop to dry to reasonable strength. If you turn on the pressure before then you will make a water balloon. It's better to wait a week. Moreover, it may take several applications to get a thick enough layer of Goop to hold against normal household pressure--so a sink, toilet, etc. may be out-of-commission for at least three days waiting for the Goop to dry.
SHORTCOMINGS
> An opened tube thickens quickly. Store open tubes in a small glass jar with a tight metal lid. Old thick Goop does not work well for some uses (such as repairing shoes), but is perfect when you need a thick application--such as insulating an exposed electrical connection or to hold pressure in a leaking water line. It is best to start with a thin layer from a new tube to maximally bond to the surface
> Until it dries, Goop flows, alot. Therefore a thickly-applied layer may dry to a very thin layer (because most of the glue has flowed somewhere else). So, it may be essential to apply several thin layers (at intervals of 4 hours or longer) rather than one thick layer. Alternatively, you can apply a thicker layer of old thick Goop over an initial layer of new Goop. If possible, arrange the pieces you are gluing to minimize flowing, i.e., usually horizontal. For several hours, depending on the temperature etc., the glue is "repositionable" after thickening a little, that is, you can push it back into place. Unfortunately, if you use too many layers or "reposition" the glue too much, the result is not as attractive.
> Except when still tacky (when it can be removed with naptha or acetone), Goop is essentially non-cleanup-able. So, for example, while it might be terrific for fixing a leaking windshield, if you mess up and your application is ugly, there is essentially nothing you can do about it. Although Goop is terrific for repairing a broken ceramic statuette--if a little extra oozes out, there is no way to clean it up the excess. You could simply peel/rub-off excess silicon glue. You could simply wipe off "white glue" and clean up with a moist paper towel.
> The fumes are strong and toxic. Allow glued items to dry in a well-ventilated area (ideally out-of-door) for several days. When doing alot of gluing, I work in my carport with a large utility fan blowing the fumes away---and still usually get a nasty headache. It is best to use gloves when working with Goop.
TO GOOP OR NOT TO GOOP
While Goop is truly miraculous--there are situations when other types of glue are better choices.
> White Glue: For most light-duty indoor household applications which do not have to be waterproof, ordinary household white glue is much safer, cleanup is much easier, and in most cases repairs are redo-able if you make a mistake. For example: Elmer's All Multipurpose White Glue, 7 5/8 oz. (E379)
> Wood Glue: Carpenters's wood glue is essentially water-proof (when dry) white household glue. It is much better than Goop for most wood repairs. It penetrates and strengthens the wood. It is much safer, and cleanup is much easier. If the joint breaks again (because the wood is weak), it can be re-glued. For example: Elmer's E701 Carpenter's Wood Glue 8-Ounce
> Silicon Glue: Silicon glue is best for glass, and when you want a truly flexible connection (for example, to absorb vibrations). It is a better choice for general household use on glass, plastic, and metal when you do not need the maximum possible strength. It is safer than Goop, and cleanup is easier. Like Goop, silicon glue takes days to reach reasonable strength, weeks to reach maximum strength. For example: GE Silicone II Household Glue, 2.8 oz
> Epoxy: When you need a strong rigid workable (e.g. sandable surface) adhesive, particularly for use on metal or hard plastic, epoxy is a much
better choice. For joining metal "J&B Weld" epoxy is best. Most epoxies dry with little running or shrinkage, and so are good for filling gaps. Fiberglass epoxy is best for joining/filling hard plastic. Epoxies are safer than Goop, and cure much quicker. For example: J-B Weld 8265-S Cold Weld CLEARBOND H-3S Clear Strong Epoxy Adhesive Syringe - .85oz
CONCLUSION
Goop is one of those "miracle" products with a thousands uses, which needs to be a permanent part of any household. Other such items include silicon grease Permatex 22058 Dielectric Tune-up Grease - 3 oz. painter's tape ScotchBlue Painter's Tape 2090-1E2, 1 Inch by 60 Yards, 1 Roll, and WD-40. WD-40 Spray Lubricant - 16-oz.
> Click on Stoney just below the product title to see my other reviews.
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Great for candle dipping activities. I used this for a candle dipping activity. We put the wax in three different mini crock pots and added a separate dye to each one so they could dip their plain white candles and decorate them. These melted perfectly and worked great with the wax dye. I would definitely order a few bags if you plan on doing a big project. I used about 1 1/2 bags for 3 small crockpots and definitely could have filled them higher to make it easier to dip more of the candles (we had to turn some on their sides and be creative on how to dip them to get them fully covered since the wax was limited). They coated the two different kinds of candles we used perfectly and the kids really enjoyed the activity. This was also the best price I could find after a little searching on Amazon, so I'm pleased with how inexpensive it was and how well it worked!
P.S. if you plan on doing an activity like this, dip the candles in ice water in between dipping in wax--that really helps speed up the cooling time and the whole process!
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I already had these. I was looking for something . I already had these. I was looking for something that makes candles the size of the 7-day pull out candles. This was my mistake. These are about the same price as the ones from Michaels or AC Moore. I cannot FIND any round molds that are 2.5" wide. So many are either 2" or 3". When I used these, there were no issues getting the candle out. I prefer metal bc I simply boil them to remove any remaining wax (if necessary) or if I make any mistakes and have to reset my candle. Overall, these are about the size of a bathroom tissue roll in diameter but a bit taller. I use wire ties to hold the wick in place. I have also used the long part of a wire hanger set in place to leave room for the wick. Just depends on the wax I'm using.
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Use the Right Size for the Job. These are really nice punches. I was very pleased at how heavy-duty they are. As noted by others, the 2.25" punch isn't the one you want for a 2.25" button maker, but it IS the right size for a 2.5" button maker. Yes, it's listed as the right size, but Amazon did that, not EK Tools, so it's not fair to penalize EK Tools in reviews for that. I now have both sizes. They didn't break the bank, and I'll eventually use them for something.
I've seen one very critical review about these punches not working. The user/reviewer didn't say exactly what they were trying to punch, but I suspect that these wouldn't work well on extremely thin material--like tissue. I will say that they do an amazing job on the kind of photo paper made for inkjet printers.
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This particular collection of scents from CandleScience is my favorite - but be ready for the vanilla. This particular collection of scents from CandleScience is my favorite - but be ready for the vanilla. Super strong. All of the other scents are perfect - they fill up the whole room but in a nice, light way - the vanilla is woof. I mean... whenever I would use the vanilla my eyes would water and I would cough - it's like you can taste it in the air. Anyways - I would still buy this product again just bc the other 3 scents are just perfect. Also - mixing the vanilla with the other 3 scents helps dilute it a bit - that was the only way I could bare the vanilla.
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Thought the colors would be different, was hoping for other painterly design pages like the cover. Wow, my experience with seeing this paper collection when it arrived was a powerful reminder that the colors you see online are very different from the colors you see in real life. I was under the impression from the cover design that there would be a range of aqua tones in the other pages but the rest of the designs are made with deep dark aqua and a brownish red. I had ordered a 12x12 pad but the seller sent me an 8x8 pad which turned out to be somewhat of a blessing in disguise as this collection is not that great. If I were to buy it again, I would only buy single pages of the page you see on the cover of the paper pad. The tag page was really nice, lots of quotes from the novel etc. but other than that, nothing really out of the ordinary. So sad. I'm sure that there are some mind blowing creations out there using this paper that are just stunning, as there always are with G45 papers but just looking at the designs alone, page by page, I'm not that impressed. If I were to use these papers for card making, there are plenty of all over background designs for layering, and with the right copic colors I could see that this could make a beautiful card with a stamped image as the focal point. Or if you are into mixed media, it might be fun to find an illustrated book of the Christmas Carol and incorporate some of the illustrations with this paper in a collage or a mini album. But just using the papers alone by themselves pretty much left me feeling disappointed, except for the cover page.
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Nice idea, execution needs some work. I've used Xacto knives (and their off brand cousins) for years now, mostly #1 and #2 knife handles. Solid, dependable, but also kinda hard on your hands after a few hours of use. So when I saw a rubber sleeved version, even for a few dollars more, I figured it was worth a try. And its not too bad, but it suffers from a few design flaws that had me reaching for the old faithfuls after a while.
1. The cap - yeah it isn't very secure on the knife. If you're used to the clear plastic caps of old that slide down over the knurled grip about an inch, this will seem very poorly secured by comparison. It looks like it will stay, but a bit of sideways force applied to the top of the cap and off it comes. The cap does fit onto the back end (I guess so you don't lose it), but it's even less secure there and will fall off with the slightest touch. No good.
2. Collet design - the biggest downfall of the design for me is the new version of the usual collet-and-sleeve blade clamp. In theory its the same as the old handles, but the increased sleeve length and the radial space between the collet and sleeve means that if you apply much force to the blade to cut something, the whole clamp assembly moves sideways. With the old handles, once the blade is clamped in place, the clamping end and main shaft are like one solid piece of metal. With the new design, the gap between collet and sleeve means too much force ends up being applied to the thread of the collet and it can't resist it. The sleeve pushes the collet until the threaded end of the collect moves in the main shaft. Its hard to describe well, but once you've had it happen to you a few times, you'll understand.
Increasing the tension on the clamp (ie. tighten the clamp as much as possible) during blade installation helps to overcome this somewhat, but the rubber sleeve is not well bonded to the metal sleeve inside it and will soon be spinning around it, rather than moving as one unit. Squeeze that rubber hard (or maybe re-glue it to it's metal sleeve), it's the only way you get the clamp tight enough.
The rubber sleeve on main shaft is nice, and comfortable and stops the handle from rolling away on the table.
This knife is fine for light duty cutting where the usual Xacto precision is needed, but not too much force is applied (stencil cutting, paper and construction paper work). The rubber gives pretty good grip and added comfort. But since the rubber comes loose from the metal support fairly quickly after some use, it sometimes wants to rotate slightly in my hand, which I don't care for.
Overall, not made to the usual bullet-proof standards I expect from Xacto, so I was a bit disappointed. I'll probably either hack the handle so its more durable/rigid under my kind of use or add some kind of rubber grip to my trusty #1 (maybe Plasti-Dip?)
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Bright neon fluorescent embossing powder - UV reactive - Glows in black light. If you are looking for a nice neon orange embossing powder, this is a good choice. It is actually much brighter in person - it is definitely a bright neon orange, This is definitely brighter orange than the photo can show - fluorescent colors are really hard to photograph accurately.
Yes, this is actually fluorescent. It is UV reactive. What does that mean ... it glows under a blacklight (UV light). Of the fluorescent colors offered by WOW!, I have personally used Pink (WR04R), Orange(WR05R), Yellow(WR03R), Green (WR02R), Blue(WR11R), and Magenta (WR09). The Pink, Yellow, and Orange are definitely the most UV reactive of the colors I've tried; however, this is typical of anything that glows in UV - the Blue and Magenta are simply more difficult to see. They also have a Glow in the Dark (WN01R) which appears clear in normal light but glows quite brightly in the dark.
How much do you get?? Yes, I know it says 15ml, but hey, most of us here in the USofA can't picture how much that actually is (myself included). The container is 1-5/8" high and 1-1/8" in diameter,
This is a high quality embossing powder that works well for papercrafting. It can also be melted and poured into a silicone mold. You can make it go further when molding by using it as a colorant and adding it to a less expensive embossing powder like the Melt-It powder, also from WOW! If you don't have a melt- art pot, simply use a tiny pie tin - mix about 1 part colored embossing powder to 2 parts Melt-It powder. Use a clothes pin as a handle to make it into a pot (or pick up the pan with a pair of pliers). Use your craft heat tool/embossing gun to melt the powder (a blowdrier won't get hot enough and will just blow the powder everywhere). When the powder is all melted, pour it into your silicone mold (don't use a clear plastic chocolate mold or a remeltable mold material as the melted embossing powder will be way too hot). When it's hardened, just pop it out and you'll have a nice bright embellishment for your papercrafting or even for jewelry.
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Medium Quality. These boxes came at a great price and with prime I didn't have to pay for shipping. When I looked at other boxes shipping was going to cost more than the boxes themselves.
However, the boxes were not at all consistent. I ordered 8 sets for a project I was hosting. Some of the boxes were great, durable, perfect shape, the lids fit nicely. Other boxes were smooshed so that one side was flat. Some the lids fit so tight it was difficult to get them on and off. Other boxes feel flimsy.
I plan on ordering more and may order these just because the size and price are right. If I do order again, it will be with the expectation that I will not be able to use all the boxes.
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Great for my wedding. I am getting married in October and I needed some decorations for the centerpieces and this kit worked great. I was able to design a concept of what I want my centerpieces to look like and take a picture so when October comes I don't need to worry about how to design it. I have uploaded a picture to show what my center piece looks like, and how all of the little pieces come together.
This kit would also be great for autumn wreathes, or thanksgiving dinner centerpieces. The colors are very vibrant, and go well together. The leaves are soft to the touch, and it comes with all of the items included in the pictures.
I received this product for free in return for my unbiased and honest review.
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Form & function come together in this adorable little apple sharpener. What a cute little sharpener this is. The reason I'm giving it 5-stars rather than 4+ is that its shortcomings are clear upfront, so I wasn't at all disappointed - first of these is price - 9.99 for a small manual sharpener isn't a bargain - but appropriate since it has features that need working mechanisms & proper function. Also, it was clear that the unit did not anchor to a surface or wall. The anchoring issue is actually not a "con" b/c the sharpener has a cool pull-out pencil holding mechanism.
My overall reflections are as follows: First, the sharpener is smaller than anticipated. I read that in a review before purchase, so I expected this & wasn't disappointed. Next, I was happily surprised by the pull-out pencil holder that keeps it in place until you manually release it. This cheery apple has the heart of a school-room workhorse sharpener - the blades are old-school heavy looking metal & seem industrial instead of those wimpy plastic/metal sharpeners that pop-out (you know - the kind that you get at the dollar store). I think that's what lured me in - the quality of the interior w/ the cuteness of the exterior. I've had it less than a week, but I like it so much that it's brought back my interest in using wooden pencils! What I like most about this sharpener is that it can sharpen a new wooden pencil to nice fine point in one go... as oftentimes I have to use both electric & manual hand sharpeners to get a perfect point from new pencil. I've found that this one unit embodies the best of both genres.
PROS: CUTE (consistent w/ Japanese office kawaii w/ which I'm obsessed), great functional sharpener w/ nice point proportions/shape, unit size appropriate for desk drawer or basket, great pull-out self-sharpening holding mechanism necessary for easy use without anchoring, vivid colors (on sharpener, crank, etc.), great detail in "leaf shape" release switch on top (meant to be the apple "stem")
CONS: If I had to find one work noting it would be that even if it's not needed, perhaps an adhesive strip or clamp could be provided to anchor it so it doesn't walk away in the hands of a fellow kawaii lover! Some might want a bigger sharpener, or think it's necessary for a manual unit. However, I believe its petite size an substantial advantage (but definitely worth mentioning).
Overall the PROS far exceed any con I've seen thus far. I would highly recommend this little little number for anyone who wants to sharpen their pencil in style. Its form & function definitely offset its price, as in this particular instance...you truly get what you pay for!
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A Hint on Operation. I almost started a return because it appeared to be intermittent. I installed it in the DIY CNC LinkSprite machine, clicked it on to focus it. Worked fine for the next hour of experiments. Next day it refused to turn on. Took it off and hooked it up to a 12v supply and it worked. Put it back on and it worked. Ran some more tests. Later I shut it all down. Came back to it later and once again - it didn't work. Repeated the process, works on the bench supply, won't turn on during a project run. Then I finally noticed the spindle speed was red. I clicked the spindle button and it turned on. I manually turned it off and ran the project, worked fine.
I appears that if either the control program is just started, or the USB connection is just made, you must cycle the manual spindle button once, and everything for that session will be fine.
I wish LinkSprite would have a knowledge base on this stuff.
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A very nice product. I'm reordering this set once more because I was very satisfied with my first package. It comes in 15 colors and has several gold and silver foil sheets inside.
The paper is very smooth and folds well. It is perfectly square and holds creases very well, and it is durable enough to suit most of my needs. If you want to do a complex piece with many, many folds (like an origami spring), I would suggest getting a larger size but I honestly haven't had a problem with it for models ranging from modular origami to roses, cranes, inflatables, etc.
Just this week, I used this pack when volunteering to teach a gaggle of kids how to make origami (that's how I ran out, actually), and even the smallest ones at ages 4-5 didn't have trouble handling the paper without it ripping.
If you make action origami, such as flapping birds the folds do wear out eventually and start to rip, but even then it takes a pretty long time. If you're patient with the paper and take your time, it should work fine.
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Makes a large, easily stacked cake with a center pull. A 1# skein will need to be made into only 3 cakes instead of 4 or more. Works very fast, when it works. Doesn't really make a 10 oz cake, more like an 8 oz, as it does not pull on under tension very well, so the cake tends to be a bit fluffier than I like. This model needs a lot of strength to crank at slow speeds, and the gears were not made as well as they could have been, there are bumps and imperfections on them that stop the gear in it's tracks when cranking slowly. So it can be a pain to use with a commercial skein, I can see where it will be much easier to use with a swift to run the yarn off of (as I do with my hand spun). It should have had more space between the clamp and the spinning arm, as the arm snicks on the yarn guide pretty often even after being adjusted, so it's a bit noisy. Also the clamp attachment is not as stable as it could have been, it's impossible to clamp onto plastic tables, and must be used on a metal table or a wood table. I am still not sure I want to keep it, I may return it for the single geared model and see if that one is less strenuous to use.
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This moldable plastic is so much fun to play with and super easy to use. This moldable plastic is so much fun to play with and super easy to use. I love that the plastic is reusable and can be melted again and again.
I have used the IC3D moldable plastic for a few different applications already.
I used it to create a new leg for the Barbie bed in my daughter dollhouse. I tried regluing the broken leg multiple times and it never held but the replacement leg I made with this plastic is working great. I also used this plastic to make a couple of small figures with my daughter just for fun. We both liked seeing what we could make and I liked that I could take the not so good ones and reuse them.
There are so many different ways you could use this product. I found it was great for creating a replacement part for toys and other house hold items. It is also a great craft material and kids of all ages an have fun creating whatever they can imagine out of the plastic. You can also use the plastic in a mold to create figures or shapes.
I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review.
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Nice foil for invitation projects. I used a basic laminating machine I bought on Amazon for under $20 with this to apply foil to my wedding invitations. I found it to be very fickle - you'll need to test your projects first. The foil transferred best on smaller designs, no larger than 1 inch high. On larger lettering that was about 2 inches high, the results were hit or miss - there were a lot more dark spots where the foil didn't adhere. What I like most about this foil is just how much you get for the price. I also ordered Deco Foil sheets which are much smaller - this large roll is nice. These sheets are much thinner than the Deco Foil, and you have to handle them carefully - wrinkled sheets don't transfer as well. I really liked the color - in between gold and copper.
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I think this stuff is super clever and unique. These came in a plastic bag. I figured it to be no big deal. Then I tried to print on them using a semi-cheap Epson all in one ink printer (my only other choice is a laserjet and I see that ending badly). So far, I cannot print on 3 pieces of paper. No matter how I try to minorly manipulate the printer, I have three pieces of this stuff that won't work with it. Now, the only thing that is going to save me is to try these on someone else's printer.
I truly hope it works.
I think that if the paper were shipped in some sort of box, that would make some difference. I'm speculating but I'm doing so based on what I saw come out of the bag, how the paper is fed into the printer and how the printable sheets actual came out of the printer.
Now, all of that aside, I think this stuff is super clever and unique. I'm going to use these as a sort of different party favor. And to prove I actually like this product, I ordered 2 more packs today despite the likelihood that at least 3 pieces of it will not print from my printer.
***days later****
All of these went through an HP all in one, with a little manipulation. So, my guess is that certain printers, particularly the really cheap ones, just won't work with all these papers.
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Great baker. This Freshware silicone muffin and cupcake pan bakes very well. It heats evenly, cooks thoroughly, and the muffins pop right out once completely cooled. Its so nice not having to grease each cup or use paper liners. The muffins or cupcakes taste just like they do if theyd been baked in a metal pan.
The silicone pan is super floppy. You absolutely have to put it on a solid baking sheet before you put any batter in there. You cant move it once its filled. I really wish there were some sort of metal frame to keep it rigid, but theres not so I make the best of it by getting it set up on a cookie sheet before I even start mixing my batter.
The pan is also kind of tough to get completely clean. It is imperative that the muffins are fully cooled and the sides have contracted away from the pan, otherwise they won't come out in one piece. If there are bits of baked goods on the sides of the pan, the best course of action to clean it is to pick off each bit. They won't really wipe away with a soapy sponge. If the muffin comes out whole though, theres not nearly as much to clean.
Ive only used the pan for baking, but it can be used for freezing or for Jell-o too. Overall, its versatile, effective, and a nice alternative to metal or BPA pans.
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Soft and fluffy but. This yarn was the softest, plushest yarn I have worked with. I ordered the Marshmallow and it was a beautiful bright white. I am sad to say I will probably never make another knitting or crocheting project with this yarn again. The piece I made came out beautifully and everyone commented on the softness of it. However, because the yarn is so plush it is incredibly hard to see individual stitches. If you are just making a scarf or a hat on the looms then I highly recommend this yarn. If you are making a project that requires more careful counting or intermediate stitch work use a yarn that will show the stitches more clearly.
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Nice product, good price, on time. Fully satisfied. My leather was delivered promptly, and was as advertised. I used it to patch the driver's seat in a Gen 4 Z28 that I just bought. The seat looked beyond awful, patched with duct tape, which had deteriorated badly, leaving a gruesome-looking mess. Now it looks decent, so much of an improvement. The leather is soft, supple, and pleasant to the touch. The color was not a dead match, of course, but they only do that on the TV shows, and they have lot of $$ to spend. This did not cost much, and it looks good, especially compared to how awful it was before. I recommend this product and this company without reservation..
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First batch great - Second batch dry . This was our second batch of Eco Kids clay - first batch was great, took quite a lot of play time to dry out and we were very diligent about putting it back in the plastic sealable containers after each use (cool dry storage area). The new batch we got a couple weeks ago, the yellow was dry as soon as we opened it and same for the orange/red, which we opened a few days later. Had to throw both out after only 2 uses (and should have been sooner). It is really disappointing, because this stuff is not cheap. I am 100% willing to pay for quality - especially safe and quality, but I hesitate to buy again because of this last experience.
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Love these cuties. These are tiny, itty bitty punch outs that are just plain stinkin' cute! One glue dot hold them in place and they pop color anywhere you place them. I use these itty bitties to put a border on cards or pages in books, along bookmarks, anywhere you want a little color pop that has a clean shape.
The set I rec'd has several flowers and various animals and fruit and objects. 20 little bittie designs make sure you have enough for any occasion.
The punches seem sturdy, I punched a couple of them repeatedly till I had a pile of confetti and they were still punching without effort.
I rec'd a discount in exchange for a honest review and I'm glad to say that this is a great deal. Oh, for size, compare to the ones you see as impulse items in craft stores for $1. or so each, only these are better quality, punch with less resistance, and, to me, the punched shape seems cleaner.
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good product, company that stands behind it. We bought a set of these for one of our kids for christmas, and he tried them on some very tough wood, douglas fir, and broke a couple of the knives. I was pretty upset and left a scathing review and returned them. Nina Gimars reached out to us and told us they were updating the product and she wanted to send us a set of the new ones to see if they worked for us. They actually work great! They are my son's favorite carving knives. Now we have some basswood, which is much more suitable for a beginner, and he's having a lot of fun with the set.
In short, happy with the product, and happy with the company since they made things right for us.
Note: try to find some softer woods if you are a beginner, and hone your skills until you are decent on the soft stuff. then maybe move on to harder woods. basswood is perfect for beginners.
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Wish I'd known about this sooner. Wish I'd known about this sooner! I have a pair if expensive iron bar stools. Due to the roughness of my kids the woods screws to secure the seat kept coming out. I thought I'd give Sugru a try. On stool #1 I used two packs, divided in half and placed them in 4 opposing spots. Worked beautifully! I only had one pack left for stool #2, so I thought I'd test it out to determine how much was needed to get the job done. I divided the pack in quarters, but no luck. All is not lost as now I know how much is required for the type of material.
I'm ordering more as I can think of more handy uses such as the water connection that spews water all over the wall when I turn on the hose.
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Art and finemotor pracitice kids will love. It is hard to find craft/art projects that my little men will love and this definitely fits the bill. In typical Melissa and Doug fashion they have created a toy that kids just simply love. The adding of texturing for creating a rubbing with the stencils is just brilliant. I also really appreciated the innovation of the marks on the edge so the child can line up the rubbing so the stencil drawing lines right up. It is a wonderful way for kids to practice paper control and further strengthen their hands for handwriting. I would definitely recommend this for at home play but also as a fun station in a classroom!
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Layout is limiting. This is a small format journal 5 1/4" x 8 1/4". There are a total of 12 tabbed sections each of them can record 16 recipes. 6 of the sections are already identified as Appetizers, First Courses, Main Dishes, Side Dishes, Desserts and Cocktails.
Each page in that section is printed with the recipe journal template that divides the page into pre-labeled sections. About 1/3 of each page is taken up with sections to note difficulty, servings , preparation time, cooking time, cooking process, wine parings, notes, and 1 to 5 star rating. I would prefer not to have that space on each page dedicated so I would have the flexibility to include only the information I feel is necessary and have that extra space to record the recipe or notes. The note section is 1" x 1 1/2", too small to be practical and I don't need a dedicated section to record whether the recipe is prepared in an oven, microwave, or stovetop.
The cocktail section has a different template and includes sections for alcohol content, servings, ideal occasion,tools, suggested glass, decoration, rating and notes.
If you are not able to print neatly in a very small font, 8 -10 point you would have a hard time using this journal. The small journal size will also limit the length of the recipes you could include.
The six tabbed sections that are unmarked also can record 16 recipes but those pages do not use the recipe journal format the pages are divided horizontally into 5 equal sections.
Inside the back cover is a two pocket accordion file where you will find some pages of stickers. Two pages of them have stickers intended to use to identify the unmarked tabs or you could use them to reassign the pre-marked sections. The two other pages one red one grey include stickers like love this!, hate this!, great tip! best ever!
They do include a section at the end with the page numbers so you can create your own index. There are two pages at the beginning of the book to list events with dates and notes. Also a seasonal food calendar and 3 pages with nutritional information of misc foods and a "Useful Measures and Conversions" page.
At the Moleskine web site you can print out a .pdf of 4 blank recipe template pages or you can type in the recipe into the template and print it out. No way to add photos though and you can't save the filled in .pdf on your computer you can only print it out.
When typing into the .pdf it will let you add unlimited information, a scroll bar will show up on the box you are typing in but none of that additional information will print out so if the scroll bar pops up you need to edit and remove words until it disappears.
There is no way to bind those pages into your journal so you would have to tuck them into the pages loose or put them into the accordion pockets, or paste them onto a blank page. I cut the templates out two pages side by side, folded in the center and used one of the ribbon page markers to hold them in place.
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Very solid and great pricing. Ordered a set of these after all of our other scissors came up magically missing. With four kids you know how that goes. So far theyve worked out great and feel very solid, not flimsy is like some of the other brands. For the price and quality and you cant beat them. Definitely will buy again when the other ones disappear do ordered a set of these after all of our other scissors came up magically missing. With four kids you know how that goes. So far theyve worked out great and feel very solid, not flimsy is like some of the other brands. For the price and quality you cant beat them. Definitely will buy again when these disappear! Lol
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It Works For Me. I kept having a problem with some of my garage door insulation inserts falling out; they are the type with the plastic tabs that are supposed to hold the insulation in place, but three of them kept falling out; I tried tape and it wouldn't work at all (just made a mess) so out of desperation I ordered this spray adhesive. I sprayed it liberally on the back of the insulation pieces and pressed them onto the door. It worked beautifully, the panels are staying in place, but I know that I will have a mess if I ever have to replace the insulation panels. Still, I could think of several other ways in which this spray on adhesive could be useful and I most definitely would buy it again!
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Great Product. I used this on my project and it turned out great! I learned tat you need to use more than it says on the box. Use way more and let it pour over the edges. I used a torch on mine but had to re pour because i got to close and burned the glaze coat. I will try using a heat gun next time and see if thats better. If your filling something up, pour about 1/8 inch at a time, let it cure then repeat. I found that this helps the air bubbles escape. Also, if you have a spray booth or a temp controlled room, turn up the heat to 85-90 degrees, this helps it level a lot. Minimize movement and make a cover for your project to keep the dust away.
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Solid offering from Allydrew. I like Alleydrew washi tape. The only suggestion I would have regarding this collection is to make sure you don't already have some of these, as these patterns are offered in other collections as well.
The purple and the orange ones are almost entirely opaque; while the other ones are semi-opaque. All of these are matte and easy to write on. They do feel a bit more waxy than some other ones I have in my collection but definitely write-able. I use a standard gel roll pen.
The red one with the letters on it say MADE WITH LOVE which could be fun if you do a lot of crafts. If you're here, you likely do lots of crafts, so good on you.
The gold chevron is semi-metallic; which adds a bit of luxe to a project. The red lace one has little hearts in it. There is also one that looks like hounds tooth pattern; a vertical stripe, a diagonal stripe, purple dots in multiple clumps, polka dots.
My favorite is probably the orange flower one; the flowers remind me of geometric tessellations.
I received this product at a discount in exchange for my unbiased, honest review.
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Gold leaf versus gold. A previous reviewer said the product was not as expected. That was my experience as well, since I wanted copper foil to emboss, BUT! This product is labeled by Amazon as a "Foil Sheet, Metallic" whereas the actual package label accurately describes it as "Foil Transfer Sheet". If one is expecting sheets of metal foil, such as <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Copper-Metal-Foil-Sheet/dp/B0042SWM98/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Copper Metal Foil Sheet</a>, the disappointment will be profound.
With this product, one paints the surface to be embellished through a stencil with an adhesive, and then *gently* transfers the metallic foil to the sticky surfaces. This worked for me, but I'm glad I used a few of the sheets for practice runs to get the technique down. My first efforts had tears through the foil. The final result was attractive, though I have no idea yet whether the transferred material will tarnish.
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PLEASE STOP POISONING CHILDREN WITH THIS TOXIC DEADLY PRODUCT!!!!!! E-600 admits that it is deadly! Why still use it then. Please, if you want to use this glue (despite sooo many healthier and longer lasting alternatives) as an adult, then fine. You are putting your health at risk, and you are an adult. However, PLEASE DO NOT LET YOUR KIDS USE THIS horrifying poison! --The company has even come out and admitted that this product is literally DEADLY..... They admit this themselves! But they said that as long as they have the warning on the packaging and people keep buying it, they will keep supplying it! ...They have admitted to all of this! There are cases of people going to the Emergency Room after using this. It is glue! Just a simple glue, that is making people very very ill. Still people use this??? Still, people give it to their children, when there are countless MUCH MUCH SAFER alternatives!!! please be smart and responsible, and honestly, kid. Stop your loved ones from using this product!
Please, I implore you, stop putting this product in the same room as any children, or pets or disabled or elderly people for that matter!!!
Crafting and art are fun, important in our lives, and should be healthy for the entire family. ...Good luck to anyone who still uses this tragedy in a tube.
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Skinny sticks - useless for the project we had in mind. Skinny sticks were not what we wanted, just fyi since there wasn't a description of the width when we purchased.
We were looking for the thicker foam sticks for a specific airplane craft. These are thin like a popsicle sticks and do not work for that use. There currently isn't a good image or description stating the size so that we would have been aware these were not what we were looking for. Just want to make other people aware since the price is so cheap but the shipping is so high, that it makes these not worth returning even though they are useless for our intents and the purpose we had in mind. So they just sit in our craft bin waiting inspiration. If anyone else has a use for skinny foam sticks, please share!
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Great Quality Sheets. I always keep Tyrek around for craft projects. They take to acrylic paints well. My nephew and I have made kites out of Tyvek. I make my own journals and these make for a great cover and back page, they are just about puncture resistant, but I use a sharp hole punch. Easy to cut with scissors and the edges do not fray. If your not familiar with Tyvek it is the same material/paper the Priority Envelopes are made out of, except they are much thinner than these. These can really take a beating and can stand being out in the elements if you wanted to put posters or pictures outdoors. I did purchase this at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion and review. Now, Tyvek is crazy expensive, and the the current price of $10.99 for 20 sheets is not bad at all, its a steal. Plus there are not to many sellers on Amazon that just sell the sheets so I was excited that Perfect Shopping is carrying these. I know I rely on your reviews to help me decide on my purchase, so I hope this review has helped you. Please feel free to ask me any questions and let me know if you liked it. I wish you a happy day!
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I'm glad I bought it. I read some of the other reviews and while I agree with some of their points, I chose to give this product 4 stars.
Why?
-- Yes, it was extremely difficult to open at first. I had to get my rubber jar opener to get a good grip on the lock/unlock slider and finally got it open. Once it opened the first time, I haven't had a problem since.
-- Yes, I do have to stand up to get enough leverage to punch through my photos. This doesn't surprise me, though. I have found that the larger the punch, the more difficult it is to use. It's not THAT hard to punch through a photo with this tool, but you certainly have to use both hands.
-- I didn't consider wasted paper (as a result of the small holes that are also punched out), as I bought it mainly to crop my photos quickly. If you wanted to get two 3x4 photos from a 4x6, why not just cut it in half and round the corners?
-- I bought this at Hobby Lobby with a coupon, so it only cost me $18. At that price, I will get my money's worth very soon!
I would recommend this punch to anyone who doesn't have a lot of time to fool with manually cropping their photos down and who is willing to use a little elbow grease to get the job done!
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Good bags, missing some ties. The bags themselves are good, thick enough that I'm not worried about poking a hole in it just from using them. The only complaint we have is the number of ties that came with the bags, advertised as a hundred bags and 100 ties, but so far we've only found about 20 ties in the bag. There might be more mixed in with the bags, but we haven't found them yet if so.
The bags are big enough for all the home baked breads we've done, if you had a larger (say 10+") round loaf it might be a tight fit, but for bread machine and most loaf style breads, the bags are plenty big enough. Make sure you cool your bread before putting it in any bag to prevent moisture build up, and we have not noticed any excessive drying out when stored for several days
The bottom line is we are happy with the bags and recommend them.
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Gorgeous. I got these along with two other color schemes from this seller and they've all been amazing. The gold is definitely some of my favorites now. I received exactly the designs and colors pictured and the packaging was great, minimal waste and super easy to open. The quality of the washi tape is equal to many brands of expensive washi you would find in craft stores. It peels of smooth and tears evenly and easily. It also is easy to wrap back onto the roll if you've pulled too much off, so there's very little waste when using it. It pulls up cleanly off of most surfaces including the papers that I've tried them on. You do however need a medium ballpoint or permanent marker to write on them. I am a huge washi collector and until buying this set I didn't realize how little gold washi I had. I'm so excited to add this to my collection! I received this product at a discount for my honest and unbiased review. If you have any questions feel free to leave them below and I'll do my best to answer them.
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Smell in bag but goes away. I use these to melt down with lanolin, olive oil, calendula and essential oils to make a natural diaper rash emolient for my babies. I almost didn't order them after reading the reviews that the smell was intolerable. But since I've worked with organic beeswax before, I know it can have a very strong honey smell. So strong that someone not used to working with it may not know it's actually the unrefined and raw quality which gives the odor. It may be initially strong in the bag but once melted down it looses it. I can barely tell an odor once I've mixed all my ingredients together in a hot water bath. Don't let the odor stop you from using these pastilles. They are so easy to work with because meltability is quick and easy with no lingering odor.
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Great pens but. Great deal on glitter glue pens! Kids loved all the colors and had a great time using them for the arts and crafts project at the preschool. I will warn that there is a hidden blue "stopper" inside the pen so you have to remove the cap and twist off the top to get to it. (Also, helpful side note, the top twists off the opposite way you would think it does). If you plan on using these for a craft project, my advice is to pull off all blue stoppers ahead of time...I did not realize they were even there so I ended up spending quite a bit of time rapidly pulling them all out as we were trying to do the craft.
Otherwise, great product! Very cute!
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Very fun colors, I really enjoy them. These are great. Some of these tapes like the chevron patterns are only vibrant when placed on a light colored object, i.e paper, but then again the purpose of Washi tape is to be on paper anyway. The chevrons I should also add are a little see through but it doesn't bother me. The colorful ones are very vibrant, which I like. Over time the edges would flake out depending on the material you place it on (I use it to decorate the surface of my laptop but I am sure sticking these on paper would last longer, maybe?). These are great for scrap booking as well. For the price for the set, it's pretty good since they're nice quality. They're also easy to remove and stick to other places.
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Great wallet. First of all I'd like to thank the seller for the fast shipping. I had ordered it July 4th and received it today July 15th. Considering where it shipped from, 11 days is not bad in my bad and had been expected to arrive the 31st at the earliest.
As for the Wallet itself..
It's the best quality wallet I've ever owned. I like that it has a zipper, a double sided I.D. Flap, 2 compartments for cash, and 6 showing card slots. The leather seems to be genuine leather, though I'm not an expert in that field. It does smells like real leather though. I also like the touch of the longhorns on the outside and inside.
I'm hoping this wallet will last me a very long time. And by the looks of the quality of stitching and leather material used I wouldn't doubt it.
I'm overall very happy with this product and think it'd make a great gift for yourself or someone else.
I added a photo of the wallet with my belongings in it next to my old empty fake leather wallet. The difference is unreal. Looking at that photo makes me happy I purchased this one.
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You will love this. I originally bought this safety cutter for my coupons. I needed something that would cut at least 10 pages and this definitely does the trick. I like this product because it is easy to use, will fit on your key ring, and will not accidentally cut you.
After using it for a while, I realized that this cutter can be used for so much more. It will cut through packages and envelopes, open dvd packaging and open shrink wrap. I've used it to cut wrapping paper as well. I have not found many things I dislike about this product other than the fact that paper will occasionally get stuck in the little blade if you are cutting multiple coupons at a time. If I don't realize it fast enough, the paper will crunch up. Being so small, it can easily get lost if you don't keep it in a specific place at all times. I typically keep one on my key ring and one in my desk drawer.
If you accidentally run it over your hand, it will not cut you. I attempted to cut my finger with it to test it out and all it did was leave a minor surface scratch.
I recommend to always have a healing mat or cardboard under you when you are using this on a table. Although it will not slice you up, it will slice your expensive furniture up.
Overall, I recommend this product to everyone, including your children if they want to get involved and help you.
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Excellent tool set for larger projects. This is an excellent tool set for clay modeling. However, I usually create small items out of clay, and most of these tools are a bit too large for my everyday use. I am attaching a photo of them laid out on my cutting board so you can see their size (measurements are in inches). The only item not pictured is the flat metal piece. If you do pottery or sculpt larger pieces, this would be a great set to have. The tools are well-made and come with a buffer to sand out any imperfections arising from continual use. The pointy ends of the shaping tools are pretty sharp, and will probably stay that way as long as you don't jab it onto a hard surface.
I personally prefer the other clay tool set that this company offers: <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Skilled-Crafter-Pottery-Tools-Clay-Modeling-Sculpting-Set-28-Stainless-Steel-Aluminum-Tools-in-17-Piece-Set-Professional-Quality-Best-for-Clay-Sculpey-Polymer-Ceramics-Dough-Wax-Fondant-etc/dp/B010XOHU3M/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Skilled Crafter Pottery Tools. Clay Modeling & Sculpting Set. 28 Stainless Steel & Aluminum Tools in 17 Piece Set. Professional Quality. Best for Clay, Sculpey, Polymer, Ceramics, Dough, Wax, Fondant, etc</a>
The other set consists of smaller stainless steel tools that are more suitable for creating miniatures.
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3 punched holes closer to the end. Sturdy and reliable, this is the best 3 hole punch I've used in my entire pathetic, mundane life. The ample capacity of this product ensured that I could maximize my punching prowess toward my inevitable premature demise. The craftsmanship that went into production is evident with every thrust that brings me closer to the sweet, sweet end of this torturous ride known as life. It has yet to fail despite the numerous self-beatings I have imposed on myself, and is always there next to me when I invariably wake up in a bloody, concussed mess. The Swingline Precision Pro Desktop 3 Hole Punch is truly my only friend.
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Great fun to be had here. As a model builder there are timed when you need extra parts. Sometimes you may have a model that should have included two or more of a particular part but you only got one or the second one is not formed correctly. This is perfect for casting those missing or damaged parts. I recently started building a Flying Sub model from Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. Model was released in 1995. WHen I went through the parts I noticed one of the flood light lenses was missing. With this kit I was able to make a mold of the lens I had and after picking up some clear resin I was able to make the second lens. This product is great for learning or small projects. If you have a big project you can get a commercial quatity but you wouldn't want this and hopefully you would be way more experienced then I am. :)
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knife exeeded my expectations and continues to every time i use it, it is perfection and arrived sharp as a scalpel. amazing knife, really great handle and the blade is top notch, it arrived ultra sharp and is still very sharp after carving many things. i couldn't believe how good this knife was and for only 20 dollars i think its one of the best items on amazon, i also have the spoon knife that is amazing as well but this knife is simply the best wood carving knife ive ever used , no others come close. i think this is something that could last 100 years and still be razor sharp which is amazing for a 20 dollar knife. a good leather strop will keep it razor sharp for years to come. you can carve some really nice things with a knife this good
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Nice machine, poor directions and software. Once you get used to it it is a nice machine. Directions and software are severely lacking! Basically have to just play with machine and learn in your own. If directions and software were better, I would give 4 or 5 stars. Vent fan does not sit flush on machine either, must be taped on.
UPDATE- I have now had this machine for over 2 months. It has performed well. I have engraved over 500 items, so it has now cost me under $1 per item. I feel I have gotten my moneys worth already. If/when it does break I will likely get a larger machine to tackle bigger projects, but this has been very good for my needs.
UPDATE #2- I have now owned this machine for almost 5 months. I have made over 1200 items and the machine is still going strong. Worth the learning curve, would buy again for sure
UPDATE #3- I have now owned this machine for 8 months. I use it on a daily basis and have made well over 2000 items, meaning the cost of engraving each is around 20 cents. How can that be a bad thing?. I have not upgraded or changed anything. I have upgraded my review to 5 stars, because even though there were some software issues in the beginning, there is literally no better machine for the money.
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I LOVE THEM! I am giving them a 5 star . I purchased these looms at a craft store. I have tried to learn to knit with needles and was an absolute failure. So I thought I'd try these. I LOVE THEM! I am giving them a 5 star rating because I think they are a good price and fairly well made and do what they are intended for very well. But I do have a couple of tiny negatives that would make me give it a 4.8 rating if I could.
Pros: price is fair. Kit comes with a good assortment of size looms for a variety of projects. Very easy to use for children and adults with little or no crafting experience. Would also be good for a person who has some dexterity problems that make needle knitting difficult.
Cons: The included instructions are very brief. But there are a lot of good videos on YouTube that show everything you need to know about loom knitting. I recommend using those instead of the instructions in the kit. As others have stated, these work best with bulky weight yarn. But you can get great results by using two strands of thinner yarn. Just get two skeins of complementary colors of Red Heart worsted yarn and hold them together as you work for a very nice effect. When you get good at loom knitting invest in looms with a smaller gauge if you wish to use lighter weight yarns. My biggest complaint could be a plus for many beginners. The pegs have a really big notch at the top. Since these are marketed for beginners, they must have designed the pegs with the big notch to keep the yarn from falling off easily. But this notch makes it a bit more difficult to pull the yarn off the pegs as you knit. This could be a plus or a minus, depending on your point of view and skill level.
One last comment: some people complain of loose pegs. I have had no big problems with this. I'm aware of the issue and just am in the habit of pushing my pegs down occasionally as I knit. Some people glue the pegs in, but you should think twice before doing this. As skill increases you will find projects that require you to mark pegs to help you keep track of when to change stitches and such. An easy way to mark the pegs is to just put in a different color peg from one of the other looms. Also, if you are knitting a flat panel, you can pull out all the unneeded pegs to keep your yarn from getting tangled on the empty pegs. If you have a problem with pegs falling out, just stick a tiny bit of yarn or paper towel in the hole to help secure the peg.
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Easy Peasy Punch. I bought this punch for a project (paper garland) and was very pleased at the ease of punching out the circles. I wasn't sure on the exact size of the circles when ordering because the description for this item is VERY vague. But thanks to others reviews and Q&A's I was able to determine it is a 2" diameter circle punch. Honestly, still wasn't sure exactly how big/small that would be for my project... I'm more of a visual person! The circles are a good large size, not too big nor too small. If you have any type of issues in your hands (arthritis, RA, Carpal Tunnel, etc.) this is the item for you. You barely use any force to punch these circles out; I was using a heavier cardstock and it punched with ease. Great price in comparison with national craft store prices (JA & M's.... I'm pointing at you!).
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Perfect Small Holes For Leather. I have a massive leather hole punch that works great for larger holes in thicker leather, but this punch is absolutely perfect for smaller holes in lightweight leather. It works so well, and is so easy to use, that after I received it and tried it out, I bought a second one to hide away just in case I ever lose the first one. Weird? Probably so, but I hate to taken chances, and the price on Amazon is about half what it is anywhere else, and that includes free Prime Shipping.
The tool is well made from quality materials, so it seems like it will last a very long time. If I have any problems with quality or craftsmanship, I'll update my review.
I used every hole size to test the punch on soft deer hide, and it was like punching holes in butter. I don't know how well it would work in thicker leather, but it's so sharp, that I imagine it could handle a reasonably thick piece.
I recommend this to anyone who handmakes leather items, especially jewelry or moccasins, where you really need nice, clean, small holes.
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Terrific kid-sized scissors. Update 10/03/2017: A year and a half later, still loving these scissors! They're all still sharp, even with semi-daily use for various things, and they still fit in little and medium hands perfectly. We haven't broken a pair yet. My children choose them over other scissors because they prefer the soft rubber coated handles.. so much more gentle on their hands. I've had these scissors organized in several different ways - bins, pockets, etc., but the best way I've found is actually in a tiered fruit basket - these scissors are in the middle with patterning/large scissors on the bottom and hole punches on the top. Sounds random, but it works to keep them organized and within easy grabbing distance! :)
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These are terrific kid-sized scissors!
Construction: The handles are soft silicone and the blades are sharp. The tension is perfect - they're not too tight or too loose and they cut very well.
Size: The scissors are just over 5 inches long from handle to tip and fit beautifully in a young child's hands. My 11yr old finds them a little small, but my 9 and 5yr olds choose them exclusively over all of the other scissors we own. In a pinch, I have even used them and don't find them incredibly uncomfortable, but they are definitely kid-sized! For reference I've included pictures of both my 5yr old and myself holding them.
Colors: The colors are really bright and pretty. The colors I recieved are different than the picture shown - each pair is two-toned - blue with green, green with blue, and pink with yellow - there are 4 sets of each color in the pack.
Shipping: They arrived in a different package than shown but still had the same info - anti-microbial and stainless steel. The scissors were wrapped with plastic and had a flimsy plastic "storage rack" - basically just a thin plastic molded piece that looked like extra packaging material.
All in all: I've owned and used these scissors since September and have had absolutely no issues. They're terrific scissors for the price. Before purchasing, I went and priced them at Walmart and at our local dollar store and could not find a better deal for the quality! :) Hope this helps!
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What an awesome business to do purchasing from. Anytime I get an email to write a review on a company States this is their only email I am more than willing to write the review usually I get hounded with them. Since you guys are so on the ball here you go awesome scissors for that price point nobody could go wrong I can't believe how sharp they are and how comfortable they are to use. So if you're out there on the fence trying to decide whether not to purchase their scissors get them because you will not be disappointed they are fantastic and since the company thought of everything including stating that this will be the only email you get to write a review go ahead and give them on e. I give themm a pat on the back for doing the right thing and only asking once and very clever at that! Very clever with the cat promise being mentioned. See if you buy the product and they send you the email you'll know what we're talking about when it comes to the cat.
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Use Nonstick Cooking Spray and Ice Pack for Best Results. Very nice product and easy to use in a hot glue gun. We used this for our wedding invitations and most of them turned out great. However, every third or fourth one would end up messed up. We were not sure if this was due to the wax or the stamp. After a little research, we discovered that if you sprayed nonstick cooking spray on the wax seal stamp and sat the wax seal stamp on an ice pack between uses it would come out perfectly every time. We were able to create about 130 wax seals with this pack of 8 large sticks.
Link to Wax Seal Stamp used in photo: <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/S-Wax-Seal-Stamp-Yoption-Vintage-Retro-Brass-Head-Wooden-Handle-Gothic-Font-Letter-S-Initial-Sealing-Wax-Stamp-Classic-Wax-Seal-Stamp-S/dp/B075S334NZ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">S Wax Seal Stamp, Yoption Vintage Retro Brass Head Wooden Handle Gothic Font Letter S Initial Sealing Wax Stamp Classic Wax Seal Stamp (S)</a>
Link to Hot Glue Gun used in photo: <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/AdTech-Two-Temp-Hot-Glue-Gun-for-Crafting-and-DIY-Two-Temperature-Dual-Temp-for-Heavy-Duty-AND-Delicate-projects-Item-0453/dp/B001689XCQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">AdTech Two Temp Hot Glue Gun for Crafting and DIY/Two Temperature/Dual Temp for Heavy-Duty AND Delicate projects/Item #0453</a>
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This stuff is great, also known as xps or extruded polystyrene. This stuff is great, also known as xps or extruded polystyrene. it cuts, shapes, glues, and is like working with clay or plaster but easier. cuts well with knife / razor or hot knife. Problem here is the shipping, it is a bulky item and takes up space, that's why it's expensive. they sell different versions of this like at homedepot on the east coast but not necessarily on the west coast. Your local store may special order it but for a 4x8 sheet 2" thick you're looking at $40+ easily. there is a place in burbank ca called foam mart which does carry it if you need to know more. hope this helps
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as I expected. although I am a soap maker (cold process) I bought this specifically for making ice for use in long, tall glasses.
it works great for making ice BECAUSE it is flimsier silicone. but I'd have to say that i'd never use it for soap, because there is very little support, and I doubt I'd use it for chocolates or baking either.
Con: Flimsy enough that you will have to support this in the freezer by placing it on a piece of cardboard or a tray. Pros: The mold is so flexible that the cubes come out *super* easily and the size is absolutely perfect for tall glasses. (the size is clearly listed in the description, so no excuses as to "I didn't know it would be so small" are justified - just use a ruler and you'll figure it out.)
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READ ENTIRE ** REVISED ** REVIEW. ORIGINAL REVIEW:
I love washi and paper tape, but you never quite know when you try a new brand - or even a familiar one - whether you might get a dud.
This product delivered in all aspects: the colors are cute, there's ample tape on each roll, the tape comes off easily and adheres well without being overly tacky. What's more is that, at under $5 for 3 rolls, this is really a bargain - great especially for anyone who's been wanting to try washi tape but feeling put off by the higher price point of products by brands like Tim Holtz etc.
While this tape is somewhat see-through and not as opaque as some may expect or want, I personally think it's a great product that I can highly recommend to anyone of all ages and skill levels, as much for crafting as for things like journaling, holiday gifts etc. You won't regret this purchase and you'll have a hard time beating this price.
PS: I originally gave this product 5 stars but I changed the rating for the following reason. Unbelievably, since posting my review not even 12 hours ago, the price of this product has almost DOUBLED. Obviously, while I still think it's a cute item, I am rescinding my previous review in light of the sudden and completely unreasonable price change. When I purchased this product it was priced under $5 - currently the price is almost $8.
8/14/2013: shockingly enough, having purchased this product for under $5 about a week ago, it is currently listed for $9.61. Please don't waste your money on this and wait for the price to go back down.
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make doilies out of 6x6 paper. Oh, how I love this punch! It makes doilies out of 6x6 paper in eight punches, which is amazing if you have tons of 6x6 paper pads like I do. It can also make "doily scraps" out of smaller scraps of paper- as long as there is a right angle edge on the paper, it can make a rounded doily edge out of it (good for tucking under other layers of paper). The punch is very easy to use- just punch each of the four corners of the paper, then flip the paper over and punch the remaining four corners. The punch has a guide so there's no errors or "lining up" paper to make it work- you just slide the corner of the paper into the punch and punch away.
The punch works VERY cleanly and makes perfectly crisp edges. The only thing I don't like is that the finished design is ever-so-slightly square, instead of round. I think it's just the nature of the design, but if you are looking for a perfectly round, scalloped edge circle, you might want to look up a few images of the results of this punch to make sure it's round enough for you.
I love the fact that I can make doilies out of all my 6x6 paper. Genius, and easy to use. Highly recommended!
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Excellent Punch. Great Quality and Easy To Use. Our family has been creating a lot of cards and scrapbooks recently. So we purchased the Punch All Over The Page Heartbeat pattern to our arts and crafts projects. It's extremely user-friendly and works like charm. Very nice pattern as well. Punches through cardstock nicely but the hearts are very small. The size of the hearts are approximately the same as the Starry Sky pattern. It would have been very helpful had there been some type of guide to help you tell more easily where you are punching out the pattern on the page. Other than that, it appears to be well made and we expect it to be quite durable.
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I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. I love Malabrigo sock which is about 440yds and the YBW-B ate my yarn! I wound up having to go unwind/rewind throughout the process and when all was said and done, the cake was uneven/lobsided. So I learned the hard way that with this winder I have to wind in slow motion which for me isn't much faster than winding by hand. I also wound a Cascade Heritage Silk sock weight about the same yardage and had the same problem and noticed that the base of the cone isn't really all that large and makes me nervous to wind anything more than 440 yards. Lastly, in effort to clear out my stash I pulled out some Caron Simply Soft to finish off a project and it was pilling so I spent hours untangling it to be wound only to have the cone and its base fly off mid wind. I found the nut/bolt holding the base and cone in place on the floor about half an hour later. No, you cant get it back on unless you take the winder apart which requires more than a manual screw driver. I'm so glad I didn't pay for this, I only got to wind about 1400 yards on it before it died.
My father bought me the Stanwood Needlecraft YBW-A which I absolutely loved until I snapped the plastic handle in half and it became completely unusable since the handle snapped inside the housing. I've seen lots of great reviews for the Royal Blue Winder but it is twice as expensive than Stanwood Needlecraft YBW-A which I would buy it again rather than this YBW-B, pos.
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This product does not work. I watched the infomercial and have a pair of sunglasses with a broken handle and though this would work to repair them. I opened the product, which has a strong odor and tried to use the nozzle to dispense the product. The nozzle tip did not work and the product started to leak. I had to screw open the product to apply the glue and then used the light to "cure" the seal. It did not seal after I made 5 attempts. I then tried to use this to repair a chipped vase and the product would not seal after using the light to "cure" the seal. This product did not work at all, and was a messy, smelly experience. I would not purchase this item again.
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great addition to our party. these were great, an awesome addition to our party! the colors were bright and the clean up/aftermath was not as messy as i thought it would be. no one complained of stained clothes but i wouldnt recommend wearing your sunday best while using these, just in case. we found the best technique for distributing the powder was to cut or tear a hole in the top of the back and sort of "sling" it at people form the pack, instead of pouring the color into your hand and then throwing it. i will buy an extra box next time i order, not because one box was not enough but because this stuff was so much fun that we were kind of bummed out once the last pack was gone. 90% of the people at the party changed their face book profile photo to a photo of them covered in this stuff the day after the party. everyone loved it!
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Easy to use and very effective. I've used this brand of basting spray with good results, so this is a purchase of a tried and true product for me. It does not gum up my needle or thread. It holds the layers together well and stays together while I am free-motion quilting on my regular sewing machine. Any overspray that makes it to my wood floor makes my shoes squeak for about a day, and then no more. I usually put newspaper down wherever I suspect I may overspray, but it isn't a big production. I can't detect any residue in the quilt after I have laundered the finished product. I prefer this spray over pinning because it save time and I don't wear out my fingers. Oh - and I find that I can lift a layer and reposition it if I think something is not exactly straight. I haven't tried to do that any later than at the time I am spray-basting, but I definitely can work with it to get it nice and straight if I don't hit it on my first try.
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Another winner from Tim Holtz. If you craft, you probably are familiar with the the name Tim Holtz/Ranger. I am always pleased with the quality of the products in Tim's line. This Tissue Wrap is wonderful for creating all sorts of backgrounds in my art journal, my mixed media pieces and on canvases. It is the perfect weight, not too thin so that it it rips easily but thin enough so you can manipulate it and shape it the way you want it. This particular pattern has writing all over it, similar to newsprint or book pages, which adds wonderful interest to projects. It is the perfect thing for anyone looking to craft with patterned tissue paper.
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Great for making custom ear plugs and IN EAR MONITORS. I bought this stuff to make custom ear plugs for shooting and to experiment with molding around some good ear phones to make "in ear monitors". The stuff is great and makes wearing ear phones very comfortable for many hours.....my ears never get that little soreness now. My only WISH is that the stuff was available in lots of different colors....including bright florescents like the pro audiologists have at gun shows. However....the published purpose of this kit is to make molds of other objects....so the fact that it is only available in a kind of pale red color is not an issue for just molding. This stuff is nice and soft....I will be able to make many, many sets of ear plugs from this 22 dollar kit. I paid 50 dollars at a gun show for similar custom ear plugs. DIY videos can be found on YouTube. Despite what a pro audiologist might tell you.....making your own ear plugs out of this stuff IS NOT ROCKET SCIENCE. It is easy and this stuff makes it cheap too.
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3 stars for MY needs, but probably 5 stars for YOURS. The bottle cutter works well and I use the boiling water to ice bath technique. Regarding that technique, I find I need to go back and forth between the hot and cold water several times, but it does work. The issue I have is I am trying to cut the bottoms off of the bottles, and this tool does Not work well for that task. Specifically, the flat part of the cutter that 'holds' the bottle in place as it it is rotated over the cutting wheel does not get close enough to the bottle to hold it in place. Therefore, for my personal needs, I can only give it 3 stars. HOWEVER, if you are not trying to do what I am, then this is your cutter. It provides a solid and consistent base that is adjustable for your needs.
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Really great product. These scissors are really amazing, especially at this price point. They are very well made, large, heavy duty, yet comfortable, with a soft handle. They can be used right handed or left handed. They also can open a bottle, crack a nut and strip a wire...now that is a scissor!
These are so substantial they can cut through:
- wire
- lots of paper (I tried 15 sheets)
- my credit card
- packing material (we have a lot)
- plant stems (up to 1/2" easily...but depends on the plant).
- other things I didn't think to try ;-)
They are also dishwasher safe, which is a real pleasure. I am going to get another set, so I have one just for my kitchen.
I highly recommend these.
I was sent a product to test and review for an honest opinion.
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Great product, but with just a few issues you need to know about. This is a very easy to use resin, with just a few issues.
The first is you have to realize that if you cast into anything other than silicone or HDPE, (plastic pipe or cutting board material), it will stick. You probably also should have a release agent.
Secondly, although you can mix, mix, and mix some more, the tiny bit of hardening agent you put in will not be totally dispersed. It will disperse, and you will harden, but you will have sections that are harder than others.
This is OK, as long as you understand this if you plan on changing the shape of your final product, such as in the making of pens. Lots of pen makers use HDPE pipe to pour a tube of resin, with colors and other things added in. When they put that tube on the lathe to shape it, it can become "chippy" in places where the resin will actually chip off rather than cut off as it should.
Finally, this product has one of the highest odors of casting resins, especially after the hardener is added. Adequate ventilation is pretty much a must, and I would never pour this in my house. I have a garage shop, I do it all there.
Otherwise, pretty good product, pours and hardens very clear, stays clear, and will take a clear finish well. Great crafting product and more than a few pen makers are using this as a base for their pen bodies, as well as a lot of jewelry makers. Just great for casting items within, and keeping them forever.
I will buy this again.
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Loving the super fun, bright Unicorn Tape. I love this stuff! Super fun & great for crafting projects. It is heavy duty duck (duct) tape - so worth keeping in mind if using on thinner paper or cardboard materials.....it sure does have a lot of stick and grip! The colors and bright and bold, and it isn't forgiving if you make a mistake and don't get it in the right place the first time ;)
The unicorn pattern is a sought after print at the moment - so be daring and spice up your crafting projects - or perhaps add a splash or color to that leaky pipe under the sink - it will do that job too!
I am happy with this fun, but also practical purchase and I would not hesitate to buy again.
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Great Concept, Horrible Quality. Reading the reviews, I was very hesitant on buying this, but I didn't want to buy a date stamp with ink and go through the hassle, plus this seemed more easier and fun.
I gave this 2/5 because the tape was easy to write on with Sharpie for me, but the sticky side did come apart. You could glue it onto the page but that defeats the purpose of buying tape... However, it did tear off some of the design behind it and that bothered me a lot since the image was then messed up.
If only they switched to a better manufacturer or better quality rolls..
Edit 3/16/2016: I was able to cut off the messed up part of the tape (you know how when you keep trying to pull off some of the tape but it still keeps being ripped/split in two?) and now the tape is working perfectly fine now. But 3/5 the quality could be a lot better.
Edit: Nope, back down to 1 star. Too much of a hassle. Takes 15 minutes to try to carefully peel the tape and even then it either rips off the design from the back or the sticky side of the tape detaches. Not worth the hassle. They desperately NEED to improve the tape quality.
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Just like the cheap stuff, except for the price. I was pretty disappointed in this. I mixed it to the recommended ratio, and it was much too thick to coat onto anything, so I thinned it out like the package said I could and all the sand immediately sunk to the bottom and packed down. So unless you are constantly stirring it, your choices are way too thick, or gray water. This also appears to be nothing more than a concrete powder. I could have had a 50 pound bag of Quikrete for $5. Since this didn't coat nearly the advertised amount of coverage, even after I was only painting gray water to make it last longer, my project is half coated in $20 worth of this, and now I have to go buy some Quikrete or something, and start over. This is not better than any concrete powder from the hardware store, and WAY, WAY, WAY, more expensive.
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Perfect Baked Goods Every Time. I purchased my first piece of silicone cookwear well over a year ago and I absolutely love it. I'm slowly replacing every kitchen item I can with silicone, from bakewear to cooking utensils.
I've been using individual silicone muffin cups with great success but was curious to try Freshware's 12-cup muffin pan. I was little leery since some reviewers dislike the floppiness of the pan and the need to set it on a cookie sheet, but my worries were unfounded. If I were using my full-sized oven, I would definitely set the sheet on a tin, but my oven is broken at the moment, so I've been using the pan in a good-sized toaster oven. There's no room for a cookie sheet so we've simply placed the silicone pan directly on the rack. It works just fine, and there's no trouble putting it in or taking it out.
We've made cupcakes and cornbread half a dozen times now and we're both very impressed. Each item is perfectly cooked, golden on top with a little hint of crunch on the surface and, inside, the crumb is just right. We keep our baked goods stored right in the pan, even frosting cupcakes in them. To serve, you simply push up slightly on the bottom of the cup and, voila! No muss, no fuss.
The first time you use any silicone bakewear item, you do need to lightly oil it. After that, you will rarely, if ever, need to do anything but rinse it off. This BPA-free pan, like all the other good-quality silicone I've tried, cleans up in a blink. I'm very glad I have this pan!
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Mod Podge has done it again. I have used the original gloss and matte formulas for years, and have always been very pleased with them. I love Decoupage and just about any other craft using paper. Mod Podge is a multi-purpose product, being a glue, a sealer and a finish all in one. It also dries quickly for application of multiple coats. So much simpler to only have to use one, high quality, non toxic formula for all of those needs. I have only to decide what kind of finish I want.
Now Mod Podge is even MORE flexible, as they have added new products that can be used in applications that were not appropriate for the original formulas. When I saw OUTDOOR Mod Podge, I was very excited! To be able to use an easy to clean up, non toxic, water based product on things I create for outdoors..... now THAT ROCKS!
My first application has been jewelry. I make domino pendants with collage and other elements. I have made several using the outdoor formula, and they are holding up fantastically! I chose the glossy finish of the outdoor formula, and the look great! Oh, did I mention I live in the Pacific Northwest, where it rains A LOT, I mean a WHOLE lot. I also used it to Decoupage a wooden 3 drawer box for my daughter to keep her make up in on the bathroom counter. This bathroom is very small, and she rarely remembers to turn the fan on, which is ok for my ferns, but made me think her box would need more than average protection. I made it for Christmas it looks as good as the day I made it. Very cool.
I wasn't worried, I knew I could trust Mod Podge. I have a box I collaged with Mod Podge over 20 years ago, might be closer to 30, that looks the same as it did when I made it. On the other hand, I took someone's advice and just used plain school type glue on a switchplate I decoupaged a year or so ago, and it is already turning yellow. I don't want to spend hours of my time on a project only to have it start to look bad or come apart in a short time.
On another note, I have heard people complain of tackiness or stickiness with different products. Personally, I think it's due to high humidity during construction, or not letting the layers dry well enough between costs, which can also take longer when the humidity is high. I have TONS of experience with humidity out in the Pacific Northwest. I tend to work near either a heater, or in the room my woodstove is when the humidity is high. I have also had good luck putting a coat of Future floor wax, which is a liquid acrylic. I learned that trick from a friend who build models. Usually if I just give it enough time, and don't get impatient, all is well.
I'm now looking forward to pushing the limits of this product more, and trying out some of the other new formulas.....yeah.
Happy Mod Podging!
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Amazing Mold Putty. I love this product. I have been using it for about a year now. You must work quickly if you want to achieve a good mold. I would not recommend this product for making gigantic molds, because I would be afraid that it would set up too quickly. But for making small molds (for instance, I make small spheres for sculpture eyes) it is ideal.
Here's a few tips I would offer:
* Don't expect perfect results on your first mold. It takes some getting used to.
* I use a small lid to press my molds down before I press items into it. I feel as if this makes it look much cleaner and evens it out.
* To achieve a good resin product, here's three things to remember: 1) Mix precisely exact amounts, 2) Don't mix too fast, as this will cause bubbles, 3) Make sure both parts are lukewarm or warm before mixing to avoid bubbles.
* For those of you who are experiencing a "frosted" look to your resin, there are two things you can do. paint over the hardened resin with clear nail polish, or buy a product called "3D Crystal Laquer" (it is much harder and better quality.
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fine cut scissors. Don't be put off by the size of these small gems!!!!! They have very sharp blades, cutting right down to the tips. I liked using them so much I went back on line and brought a second pair. Like most stitchers I am always juggling more than one project, in more than one work bag, and prefer having all the basic tools, scissors and spare needles, etc., with each bag....so multiple tools are a necessity! These are a great size, the finger holes are comfortable, the feeling when in use, sturdy and yet delicate, allowing me to cut close to the fabric without fear of snipping through my completed work....I think I will try them on hardanger next.
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Easily Crumbles, Quality Has Declined. We loved this at first, but was so surprised that it turned dry and crumbly and useless so easily--even with using it for less than an hour at a time for only a few uses, and storing it properly. (It was a Christmas gift and it's Jan 15th, now pretty funky and a couple colors unusable/tossed.) Perhaps it's the new, "butter spread" type of cheap snap on lid containers that leave room for air to get in, not a full seal. (They really should change the image on the listing, as those screw-on sealed lids are long gone and false advertising.) It also gets stuck in everything and is hard to get out (like cutters, fun factory, etc.), none of which I would probably care about--as it is healthy and natural--if it weren't also for the drying out and crumbling part. We ordered a new batch because it is safe stuff (and Play Dough is loaded with junk like parabens, synthetic fragrance--which means phthalates, synthetic coal tar dyes--which means heavy metals, borax--ant killer!--as a softener, and other gnarly stuff, if you do the research)--and was surprised to receive yet another, thinner and cheaper incarnation of the plastic tubs, and the dough was totally different, wet and sticky. Hmm. Too bad. And what a bummer that it was gluten-free and now isn't. This seems to be one of those cases of another once great eco-product, gone the way of the big sellout and compromising quality for the sake of the bottom line. Really too bad, as it seems to still be the cleanest stuff out there (next to making it yourself) for those of us who are not die-hard DIY'ers. Eco-Kids, please hear the cries of your former fans, families just like your own, who want healthy, safe, quality products--and are willing to pay for them.
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Essential tool for recipe testing. I'm a pretty big fan of Moleskine journals as it is, but this is the first time I've come into contact with a pre-lined/organized journal that was this well laid out. The basic idea behind the Moleskine Passions Recipe Journal is to provide a compact, neat/organized way to keep a record of cooking experiences. I'm the main cook in my household, and I've been looking for a simple way to keep track of my dishes in a nice neat manner.
What I think is truly exceptional about Moleskine's approach was to first, eschew the standard alpha-organizational format, and to instead go with a highly customizable, three-section format.
Section one short and contains some general info for cooks and food lovers (including some common weight and volume conversions, general ingredient seasonality, and some basic nutrition infor for some commonly used ingredients/food products.)
Section two is broken down into five tabbed chapters (pre-labeled for appetizers, 1st courses, main dishes, side dishes, desserts, and cocktails.) Each chapter consists of 16 pages that are set up with a standard recipe format (including sections on each page to list title, ingredients, instructions, cooking time, prep time, servings, etc.) Even though these chapters are pre-labeled, the journal comes with two sheets of replacement chapter labels with common descriptions (as well as some blank stickers to make you own headings.)
Section three is broken down into two parts. Part one is broken into five more tabbed chapters of blank lined paper. Part two is completely blank pages.
What's sort of ingenious is that the entire journal has numbered pages and there is an included index section that is broken down by page so that you can index your recipes, notes, etc conveniently with no real effort. There's also some more nice built-in features like an included fold out pocket in the back to store loose notes and collected recipes, three bound cloth bookmarks, and a cloth/elastic band that keeps the notebook closed and the contents securely in place when not in use.
There are some included sections that might be superfluous (like sections to record dish difficulty ratings as well as overall ratings), but I personally think this is a near perfect journal of keeping up with the passion to cook. I'm positive I'll be picking up more of these as the time goes on...
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Very Heavy Duty. These punch pliers are very near commercial grade. The quality of the metal handles and punches is obvious when you remove it from the shipping container. It easily punched a new belt hole in a heavy leather belt by Orion Leather. Each punch clicks into place and punches seem very sharp and will probably never need to be replaced in regular home use. I left off a star because it appeared that the punch had been used before. There were left over "holes" in a couple of the punches. Perhaps the seller tested it prior to shipment. As someone else mentioned, the punches don't seem to center on the plate below, but that really doesn't seem to be a problem. A definite "buy" if you're looking for something that will stand up to heavy use.
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Meh...at first. This product came to me in a small plain cardboard box wrapped in bubblewrap without any instructions for baking or any tips on anything at all. No Super Sculpey box, and no instructions, which really bothers me since I paid a nice chunk of money (for me anyway) for this. I'm assuming it is just a chunk cut from some sort of massive bulk block. Since I've never had Sculpey before, I can only assume it is what it is supposed to be, and that it is in fact Sculpey and not some off-brand whatever. It is a light tan color, the texture seems nice, and there are no signs of drying.
UPDATE: It has been a few months, and I have since had a chance to play with this stuff a bit more, and ponder on my purchase. I've been using it to make pendants for necklaces, and it is very nifty. It sands well after baking, is semi-flexible from what I can tell (my pendants are pretty thin), and seems to hold paints (I've just been using acrylic with a glossy topcoat) relatively well. I looked up baking directions online... and when you bake it there is a definite toxic odor smell... but turns out nice, and the home oven baking concept is really convenient. Still no sign of drying on the block, and it still kneads into a good smooth texture. ((Bake in a preheated 275 F (130 C) oven for 15 minutes per 1/4" (6 mm) of thickness.))
UPDATE 2: So, it has now been a few years (Bought in 2011, and now it is 2014). I had originally played with my Sculpey for a while and then moved on to different creative endeavors, only to discover it again last week. It was in the plastic zippered bag that I stored it in, and what remained of the block seemed pretty hard at first... but upon kneading it quickly softened. It was like new. It sculpted and baked up like it always had. I was shocked and amazed. So much so that I felt I needed to update this review. This is some cool stuff. Even if you get bored with it and only wander back to it a few years later, it will be just like new. I'm just amazed.
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Great for Table Top RPG miniature replacement. I do not use these in the typical way people do, so I thought I would leave a review explaining my use in case anyone likes the idea.
I play table top role playing games(like Dungeons and Dragons or Pathfinder), and I find Miniatures to be expensive and time consuming. Painting them is not a part of the hobby I enjoy, and many times I will use designs that there are just no miniatures available for. I search Google images for what I need, print out the picture, use a 1 inch hole punch to shape the image, and glue it to these disks using a glue stick. An added benefit is that I do not need a ton of room for placement, and no one will be knocking these over while reaching for a beer.
Some of these ARE roughly cut, and if that matters to you, be sure to have some sandpaper. For my purposes, such a thing is not an issue.
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about 1" x 2" but the color will stretch nicely using Premo translucent (so buy a big block of . Be sure to understand how big the blocks are - they are about 1" x 2" but the color will stretch nicely using Premo translucent (so buy a big block of that) or Premo white, for variations in color. This is a great way to get spots of color or accent colors without buying a big block or for multi color projects or for trying out colors. Premo is more expensive than Sculpey II or III and I would not necessarily recommend this for children's art. Unless it is a piece with thin areas, there is no need to use Premo. However, I am a doll artist and need a clay that will bake hard, even in thin places and stay true to color. This is it. Be sure to follow baking instructions. You can bake as long as you want but be sure not to bake higher than the recommended temp.
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Great, basic puzzle glue. I used this lamination glue for a puzzle that I recently finished. I didn't know what to expect and the directions were really lacking, so it was somewhat of an experiment, but it turned out well. It's not the BEST puzzle glue I've used, but the price was fantastic and I really only needed a basic glue. Now, the instructions say to coat the back of the puzzle first, but I had no way of flipping the puzzle by myself in this small area, so I just went ahead and glued the top side first. This ended up not being a problem at all. It also said to let it dry for 24 hours, but I checked it after 25 minutes only and my first coat was completely dry, so within another hour and a half (after a second coat plus the coat on the back of the puzzle) it was on the wall! I've had no problems with it sagging or sticking - it is firmly dry and well-glued - so I don't see any reason for that 24-hour drying time (unless your puzzle is HUGE). ---
There wasn't much on the label, so I'm glad my experiments paid off well enough. For my first coat, I used a foam brush to spread the glue. This was tedious and I had a few streaks because it took too long, and it was drying before I finished. It was hard to tell where I had glue half-dried or where there was no glue yet, so it was a bit messy. My second coat, I poured the glue all over the puzzle then used an old credit card to spread the glue. This took just seconds, and it seeped into the puzzle piece cracks very, very well. It dried smoothly. I used that method for the back of the puzzle as well. ---
My only problem when I finished was some excess glue on the edges. I used a cuticle trimmer to remove this carefully but an x-acto knife would be the best option. This is where you need to be CAREFUL - if you mess up, it will snag the glue on the edges and you'll have bubbles where the glue is pulling up. After it's dried, you really need to be careful any time you touch the front of the puzzle to prevent that. ---
It reminds me a lot of plain old white Elmer's school glue. Really, it seems like a slightly watered down version of Elmer's but I assume it has a shinier finish. If you don't care about shine, you might be able to use Elmer's with similar results.
At this low price for 32 ounces, it was a great purchase and I believe it will last for many more puzzles.
Stray notes:
--- My bottle wasn't completely full. It arrived as it appears in the first photo, with the glue level down to nearly the label. I am not sure if I got my full 32 ounces (maybe the bottle is just made too big?) but it was fully sealed.
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Handy little drill that works just as well as the big ones for most jobs and better for jobs needing extra precision and control. Great little drill which takes up much less space than a typical battery or AC powered drill motor and weighs almost nothing. Not needing to make sure the battery is charged (or to find a drop cord and outlet for an AC drill motor) is really nice. It takes surprisingly little effort or time to drill holes, and the hand crank provides much more control and precision than a drill motor can.
I used to have an old Stanley push drill, which was useful because it was very portable and could make very clean holes in wood. But it was limited by the handful of special push bits it could use, and it lacked fine control. This drill can use any standard drill bit, and gives you the ability to carefully and slowly start a hole by just inching the crank forward.
I find myself using it more often than I do my prized Dewalt. For the big jobs, I still use the Dewalt. For everything else, this drill is simply more convenient and useful. Highly recommended.
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Economical choice for regular changes. I got these for my 6-year-old to use. He is always drawing pictures, getting posters, making collages etc, and these are a great way for him to easily change his decor around. I like them better than tape because they generally hold better and cleaner, no sagging. We do have a couple of posters that don't want to stick well to one part of his wall. We have not painted his room since moving in, and the pervious owners used a glossy paint. These dots stick fine on most parts of the wall, but this particular spot is right where the air vent hits. I think the glossy finish coupled with the air is the problem. We still love using these, and I recommend them for any place you need non-permanent/marring solutions. I love Command Strips, too, but these are much more economical for my son and his constantly shifting displays.
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Looks Like A Scam, Solid Black Oil That Is Supposed To Be High Quality Synthetic . I am not sure what the deal is but I received a bottle of black oil that seemed a bit thick and gummed up my clock to the point it stopped completely after a couple of days. I am beginning to think this may be a scam since I know of no synthetic oil that is black. I was about to pull the works out and clean and re-oil when I thought WTF it is already broken and I hit it with a few light sprays of WD-40 and like a miracle after me manually running it through its chimes a few times (something I also did with the black mess I bought). I has been running for a week now with no problems but I need to look up the properties of WD-40 now to get an idea when I need to oil it again, I am thinking maybe something like sewing machine oil since I am convinced that this latest delivery was a scam (which does not mean that earlier ones were) but unless somebody can prove to me why supposedly high quality synthetic oil would be black I am going to consider this an effort that may still damage my clock.
It should be noted that NONE of the pictures show a bottle full of black oil but if someone can attest that that is what was supposed to be in this bottle I will just chalk it up to bad luck. (picture of what I received is attached)
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Not for beginners unless you appreciate a learning curve. I am giving this five stars simply for fulfilling its mission, but I will add a note: this is probably geared more toward advanced crafters or those with a knack for dainty details. I'm a bit of a bull in a china shop when it comes to most things, so this probably was not my perfect cup of tea going in.
However, I really like it and the quality is superb. It is complicated for me to use right now, but I also come into this with no experience with punches...I always added decorative edges with shears with various designs, but that isn't as versatile as this is...one truly could accomplish near perfect results with this item. It cuts sharp, precise lines without a great deal of pressure, just a simple press.
It does come with a lengthy list of directions, and I think they are better understand after watching a video versus reading them straight. I would recommend using the video on the product page and then watching the product in use on YouTube before expecting to excel.
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Decent paper. This paper is pretty decent. Of course like any foil paper, it's ideal for not only making it shiny, but is practical for anyone that has to deal with paper warping over time due to weather changes. One difference I noticed with this paper however is that it's fairly thick compared to the Aitoh/Fold 'Em foil papers. This could be good or bad depending on what you're doing. Sometimes you really want the thin papers if you're worried about several layers of paper causing stress to mountain folds that will show. These can rip if you're doing intricate models such as animals. Personally, I do modular origami which requires simpler folds but high precision, so this paper is ideal for that. Just be aware of your needs and order accordingly.
The foil on this paper though is quite durable. I make sharp creases and the foil doesn't rub off very easily compared to the thinner, more popular brands I mentioned. Also, be aware that these are not 6" squares. They're actually the standard 5 7/8" squares. This isn't a bid deal for most customers I'm guessing, but I actually ordered them because they were 6" squares since I am doing models with 2" squares I had previously and wanted to be able to cut these in to thirds to finish the model. Can't do that now, but I'm still glad I made this purchase.
Delivery was quick, it is 100 sheets in a pack. Next time I order several packs, I'll ask if the shipping cost can be combined in the same order. I got slapped with 2 separate shipping costs even though they came in the same bag.
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perfect seal on leather couch. I should have bought this patch in the first place. I used a cheaper TearAid patch on a small hole on my leather couch. It was pretty ugly and started to peel at the corners soon after applying. I had a pretty large perforated area after removing the old TearAid patch, but after I cleaned the area thoroughly the MastaPlasta completely covered it. It has a perfect seal all around and the patch has conformed to the wrinkles in the couch itself. I wouldn't worry too much about the color match. You might even intentionally get a lighter or darker color that you like to make it stand out and give the couch a used feel.
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Makes you look like a matting wizard. After I got my DSLR, I suddenly had a lot of pictures I wanted to frame and mat and it was getting really expensive to pay someone to do all that for me. Now, even if I buy a pre-made frame, I can still do my own matting and make a storebought frame look like an expensive custom job.
A lot of my prints come out as large as 24x36, so I wanted to get the biggest mat cutter I could afford. I've never wished I had a larger one than this, though finding a place to use and store it was a little challenging at first. It's fairly heavy, so I've just got it sitting on the edge of a large table. When it's not in use I pop off one of the rulers and it drops down to about 10" in width.
Using it couldn't be easier. One cutter trims your mat to size, and another cutter cuts on an angle for a finished look around the inside. There are rulers galore, and at least on mine, they are very accurate with the 0 mark right where it needs to be. You'll still need a ruler of your own for the odd measurement, but the ones built in will cover you 90% of the time. Between them and the stops built onto the rail, you'll look like a genius after your first mat or two.
If you've got the room, get this cutter. If you don't, get the biggest one you can fit.
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Did not know what washi tape was. I did not know what washi tape was, now I do! I wasn't sure what to do with it but when I got it I started thinking of a lot of different projects me and my little grandchildren to do. We started by putting it on long strips of paper and made bookmarks out of them. I like how the set is a rainbow color, so we made rainbows on different things. We also used it for Easter decorating cards ,eggs, and baskets!
I was not sure what to expect, but I found out it is like see-through masking tape. My four-year-old grandson was able to put this on and take it off several times without it balling up and having to be thrown away. I am now thinking of different projects to do and I am planning on purchasing another package of this in different colors! These are very large rolls, amount not in size.
I received this product at a discount in return for my honest review. As I rely so heavily on Amazon reviews for my own purchases - which are many - I would never give a product a review it did not deserve. If this was helpful please click below, thanks!
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Fine for crafts - not as thick as the real thing. As I was using this tape for Christmas crafts, I didn't need quite the indestructibility of the standard silver version of duct tape. I was surprised at the variation between colors and thicknesses. From the same brand (Duck) I had several colors with three different thicknesses and different amounts of mesh or fibers in the tape. My craft project was so simple that it made no difference - I was going for team color combos - but had I been doing a more complicated or exacting project, I would have been concerned by these thickness variations.
Anyway, by buying multiple rolls, I got free shipping and ended up paying about $2.50 less per roll than in my local discount retailer. I was happy with the product and deal overall.
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Nice Paper, Needs Better Packaging. The paper itself is great. I'm happy with the tooth of it and the cream color. The packaging is another story. It arrived in two layers of cardboard on a rainy day. The paper was damp on the cover and the first few sheets were warped. This needs to be shipped in plastic! I wanted to return it, but the only option I was offered was to return it at my own expense. If I lived in a bigger city I wouldn't buy paper online, but it's a 45 minute drive to the nearest store that sells drawing paper in this size, so I thought I would chance it and buy online. However, I would suggest avoiding this if you think there is any chance you think your package might encounter dampness en route.
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have NEVER gotten a bad product through amazon but. Okay...have NEVER gotten a bad product through amazon but...this is a first. 2 good points...the concept is good and the picture printed beautifully on THEIR canvas-it comes with the kit. I first tried using printable canvas I already had printed...NOPE! BROKE the 1st frame. Printed the picture on THEIR canvas...same results. So easy a kid can do it??? NOT! LOL!!! My adult work out frequently hands were shaking trying to fold THEIR canvas around the frame. I threw out 2 beautiful pictures and the rest of the kit!!! Don't fall for the "star number". THEY/THEIR must be doing there own reviews to keep the cash flowing. Luckily it was only $8 rounded...I didn't lose much. Should've known...you get what you pay for. Sorry YouFrame...back to the "drawing board"!!!!!
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Super happy with this well thought out product. Super happy with this well thought out product. You can use this post with ANY of the We R Memory Keepers Washi Tape dispensers, any model (old or new) as the base. But the top dispenser MUST be the newer version that states it is stackable. It's super strong and I am very pleased with it. The top dispenser still maintains it's ability to spin even with the stackable post. You do lose the storage on the post of the bottom dispenser, but it's worth it. Next up, we would love to see We R Memory Keepers come up with a taller handle so we can store a few more spools on it and still be able to use it as a handle.
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smells wonderful and yields great products. I received 2 hexagons that were as pictured. The ones I received were a darker golden than they appear on screen, but the color variation is typical for beeswax. They smell wonderful and like they are totally pure.
The beeswax I received was nice and smooth, not grainy at all. The only difference is that I am not sure it had the word, "beeswax" embossed on it.
My only regret is that I didn't purchase something already grated or in small pieces. I had to grate this stuff and it was so, so tedious. Cleaning my grater after the grating was incredibly tedious. If you aren't planning to melt the entire block for your use, I would recommend getting something much smaller, or pre-grated. I didn't downgrade any stars for that, but my hands suffered for this mistake of mine. That said, you generally pay for the convenience of pre-grated, so this is more cost-effective.
This beeswax is so fragrant and makes the most wonderful smelling lip balms and hand cremes. They are so easy to make, too. But, if you are looking at the listing, you probably already know that.
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