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good but did come slightly damaged. These have worked well for my home-made soy candles. I can say that you need to make sure you consult sizing charts and recommendations before using them (my jars needed two wicks of this size, something I would have learned had I read a bit more).
My only ding is that either due to shipping or manufacturing, each of the wicks in my bag were "broken" at the base where they attach to the metal bottom plate. By broken I mean that the wax layer holding the wick rigid was cracked and it was quite a bit more difficult to get the plate to sit flat on the bottom of the candle without the wick dangling one way or another. It's not a deal-breaker but complicates things a tad when getting your wicks to sit center and flat.
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Great Price for So Much Variety. Totally not what I was expecting! I didn't realize how much of a variety and what good sized tools this set has! Each tool is about 6" long with two different tips; one on each end. I purchased these for sculpting with Super Sculpey and Apoxie. I haven't tried them out yet but I was very pleased at the quality and variety for only $7.50! Also was not expecting them to come with a case. (Although I did get rid of the case b/c the tools kinda poked their way thorough the bottom and it's pretty useless. But whatever, I didn't pay for the case...I paid for the tools).
Yes, some have marks, blemishes, some minor rust spots and some scuffs
Yes, the case is pretty useless
Yes, they are not eye blindingly shiny
But they are just rugged TOOLS and will be destroyed when I'm done with them anyway! If you look at one of my other used clay tools, you'll KNOW it's used. I don't think the other reviewers that gave a poor review got used tools. They are probably just flawed from the factory or aged from sitting on the shelf. They are most likely not handled gently in the storing and shipping process since they're just metal tools. Mine still had the little red plastic covers on three picks and I don't feel any rough spots on the tool tips where it matters.
I am super happy with this set. They're metal, sturdy and it contains a huge variety to choose from to get better sculpting detail all for just $7.50! Totally worth it.
I'm going to quote what another reviewer on here said b/c it's very true:
"If you just need a variety of sculpting shapes and don't care what they look like, you really can't beat this for the price."
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Love this Transparent sprakly glitter. I love this glitter, i use it to highlight and accent many of my projects. It is not as sparkly and glittery as Ranger Holographic powder, but it still is gorgeous, Things you can do with the powder-:
1) With an embossing pen i used Ranger Inkssentials Embossing Pens 2/Pkg, Black And Clear, i can draw over the lines of my pattern paper where i want it to glitter, for eg: emboss over a flower to highlight the flower on my paper and then use transparent crystal embossing powder. Your paper will look similar to those DCWV glitter pattern paper
2) I emboss my punch out flowers. I punch our my flowers, stamp versamark on my paper flowers and then use sparkly crystal embossing powder - it will make your flowers super gorgeous
3)I cut out title or images from my pattern paper (eg: butterflies, or words, titles) i stamp versamark and then use sparkly crystal embossing powder - your embellishment will look glittery and professional
4) i stamp an image using Brilliance Dew Drop Ink Pad - Graphite Black - then i emboss the stamp image with sparkly crystal embossing powder - your stamp will look glittery and stunning
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Absolutely horrible. Because these came from China. Absolutely horrible. Because these came from China, not only did it take forever to receive, but were the incorrect ones. They finally sent me the ones with screws, but it's not different. The same exact clasps just with pointed screws. Just like the rivet set, the screws weren't even placed in a small bag. Just dropped in with the large clasp in the "bubble wrap" bag. So if the bag tore, the screws would have gone everywhere. The screws are pointer than pictured, and are too small for the holes in the lock. The locks themselves are exactly the same as the ones for the rivets. I bought these for bagmaking, and will have to purchase some chicago screws to make these work. The rivets they sent in error aren't long enough to be trusted to hold onto a bag for long before breaking.
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Remoldable solid plastic. Great product for fabricating your own parts. I consider myself a mad scientist of sorts. When you're trying to build something new, or heaven forbid, forced to repair something old; you don't always have the things you need. That's were something like Remoldables comes in. I've only started experimenting with it, but there's obviously enough to do a lot of projects.
Having never used something like this before, I was a little intimidated at first. However, following the instructions provided, it proved much easier than I expected. Within a few minutes, I was filling a silicon mold of little plastic men I had in the kitchen. All you need is a little hot water. Using my thermometer, my water was sitting at about 170 degrees, a little warmer then suggested, but I didn't want to wait any longer for it to cool. I used about a teaspoon of the white pellets, and maybe a half dozen red pellets. They say it doesn't need many color pellets, but I was sure it wouldn't be enough. Within a minute or two, the white pellets turned clear and were ready to be mixed together. using a small wooden skewer, the melted pellet mix turned bright red almost instantly.
After mixing for about a minute, I scooped what I could easily get out and pressed it into the mold. The little that remained in the bowl was easy to remove once it started to cool. Once the mold cooled, it required a little trimming, but I had a fairly good, and bright red, plastic representation of the mold. Very cool stuff. The best part, when I'm ready to reuse it, a little hot water and it will go right back to it's melted state to be formed into something else. Please note, I was lucky enough to receive this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
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Fun and easy project to do with your children. I love this product! I ordered it to use as a project/goodie holder for my daughter's upcoming 3rd birthday. It comes with enough to host a small party, and all of the pieces (aside from the buckets themselves) are packaged as individual kits, so each child will be able to have all parts, and will not be able to lose them as easily. My daughter and I put together one just to test the waters. She loved the project! She was so excited to put every piece in its correct place. We used Elmer's glue, which did not work very well. The insert it came with recommends using a hot glue gun, and I agree. I think it would have turned out a little bit nicer if I had used one, but I only had the other glue. I will purchase a hot glue gun so the other ones will look nicer. I highly recommend this product. My daughter loves it, too!
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DONT waste your money on these. DONT waste your money on these!!! I never take the time to write a review but I wanted to prevent any else from wasting their money on these wicks! Similar to what others said... I read all the directions, once the candle is lit it burns down fast until it reaches the wax then simmers to a very small flame (almost unnoticeable) until it burns out. Mine wasn't burning for more than a couple of minutes. Once it burned out, I was never able to light it again.
Frustrated after spending time making my own candle (and wasting expensive scented oils), I did some research.... I found that the only successful wood wicks out there are made from SOFT WOOD and NEEDS to say that it is TREATED! Nervous to spend more money on more wood wicks, I ordered some from a website that stated they were made out of soft wood and were treated. Pretty fast delivery too-I believe I ordered them late Monday night and they came in Saturdays mail. This other site has even wider wicks which are better for larger candles. I got the .75" wide wick and feel that I would never use any other size after seeing and burning it. The .5" ones don't seem large enough for a 16oz. candle unless you have two of them (I could be wrong but proportionally I think the .75" are best). I will be re-ordering from Unity Wooden Wicks soon!
http://www.unitywoodenwicks.com/wicks.html
Sorry for calling you out Earth Wicks but you shouldn't be selling these in my opinion :(
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Nice Notebook / Wrong shipment. I recently bought 2 of this excelent notebooks. I'm a Moleskine freack and also cook so had to have this. I leave in Venezuela so I order the notebooks to be shipped to a friends addresss un US. A month later I receive my to Recipe Journals and runned to open them up. Both were identical, shrinkwrapped, same name on the front "Recipe Journal". Once I open them I figured out that even having the same identifocation one was a Recipe Journal and the other a Wine Journal. Not nice. probably a Moleskine packing problem but now I'm without my secong Recipe Journal far enough to be able to return the wrong one.
In any case, any Moleskine notebook is a work of artcraft.
Had to say it.
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Beware! This product does not work. If I could give this product "zero" stars, I would. One does NOT get enough color to remix if you mess up. After I applied the color to my Natuzzi leather chair and then applied the appropriate leather pattern swatch as instructed I left it for the directed amount of time. When I finally removed the swatch (I believe they said to leave it for eight hours) some of the color had unevenly adhered to the chair, and some did not. Now some is flaking off. It is a much worse mess now then it was before I tried to repair the area. I would not recommend this product to ANYONE. I would have returned it, but it seemed like too much trouble...also because I had discarded the bag in which it was shipped.
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These scissors live up to the Stanley name. Tough, durable, comfortable in your hands. Really solid. These scissors feel the tiniest bit heavier and more solid than other scissors of this size and type. I wanted them for around the house: opening packages primarily, and general use. I was so impressed when I opened the package. I could immediately see and feel the quality. Of course I know the Stanley name well, as we have many of their other products like tape measures, etc., and they have a great reputation for high quality products. I am so pleased with them.
You might think, "what can I say about scissors?" But in reality, these outshine all of the other scissors in our house. Some of the other scissors I have feel flimsy in my hands, and don't stay put when I'm cutting. But these solid Stanley scissors rock. I'm so glad to have them.
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It gets hot. This worked well from the start. There is a natural amount of dust to clean up from the fire bricks it is made with, but it plugged and played. I haven;t gotten to a full heat treatment on it yet, but I did some nice bluing of parts by putting them in the oven, running it up to 1,000 degrees F, and then turning it off. It is fully manual, the control know is like your home oven, L on one end, H on the other and some lines between. I just put it on high, and watch the meter. It is a quality meter, with a mirror scale so you can avoid parallax errors on your reading.
Naturally, I would have wanted one fully automatic, with a larger capacity. But economic reality set me straight. It's a useful tool if you can;t afford the real pro stuff.
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Worth every penny. I love to paint and draw. So, when face painting was needed for my kids' school events or our church events I am always the first to sign up. However it always seemed like whatever paint was bought or provided was of very poor quality. About six or seven months ago I bought this set in an effort to better the quality of art we were producing on these children.
Wow were we impressed. I have now done two church festivals, and three birthdays with these and the only thing that I am even getting close to running out of is the white since it is used so much. I love that I can use a little spray bottle to mist the cake as much or as little as I want in order to create the consistency that I need. I was a little confused as to why some of the colors were creamy instead of dry cakes like the majority of them. They all work great though!
The only thing that I could say was even slightly negative about these is hat the lids can be a little tricky to get on and off at times, and the diameter of the container can be a little small to get a sponge into... if that is the worse thing I have to deal with then I am good. They are worth the price and I would definitely purchase this product again. I am not sure that I would pay the $70+ that it says is the original price, but I would definitely buy it in the $30-$40 price range.
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I like it a lot, but could use improvements. I was at the office supply store and they had several medium duty hole punchers out on display. I found this hole puncher to be significantly easier to press compared to the others without any paper present. So, I got it.
I've previously used the super cheap hole punchers in the past and I am so glad I've made the change; this is a HUGE improvement! I have to punch a lot of papers to remain organized and efficient. This has made the job so much easier for me. My friend laughed at me for spending this much on a hole puncher as we walked out the store but it was worth every penny.
The size is not too large and can be locked down to be even more compact. The design is nice and sturdy.
However, it is advertised to punch through 20 sheets but I find that 15 standard 20lb sheets already requires a lot of pressure. They weren't even the heavier grade laser print papers. Also, I am concerned about the chamber on the bottom to empty the punched holes. The chamber edge is plastic with no hinges and I'd imagine with many disposals later, the door will just break off. Overall though, I'm pretty happy with this so far.
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POOR Quality Control. Flexcut gouges, in particular the larger mallet gouges, are not like the traditional woodcarving tools in feel and weight and could be a worthy addition to the carver's toolchest.
However, Flexcut quality has dropped considerably. The fit and finish of their tools is becoming more "mass market cheap" with poor assembly - tool steel and handles are skewed badly and/or inconsistently aligned, poor finish on the handles, rough edges, etc.. Also the wooden "storage boxes" are extremely cheap and fragile. A leather or canvas roll would provide better and longer lasting protection, or just a thick cardboard box would be as durable as the wooden box they include.
I'll keep the set I ordered and make some adjustments myself, but I can't recommend them until they get a better hold on their quality control.
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Quality product. I LOVE these little scissors. My aunt gave me a pair over 30 years ago. They stayed in great shape, but unfortunately, I misplaced them. So glad to have found the "originals" on Amazon. I cannot say enough good things about the Harry Epstein Company who retailed these scissors. I wanted to be sure I had a pair to take on our upcoming trip to Europe. I had ordered 3 pair. After ordering them on Amazon, I decided to call the company directly to change my mailing address so I would be able to get them before leaving on the trip. The people at the company were very helpful and cooperative, and I received them today, only three days after ordering them . I was anxious to try them out to be sure they worked well, and I was not disappointed. They are very sharp and sturdy, especially for their small size. I highly recommend them for carrying in your purse or in your toiletries bag for travel. If I don't misplace all of the ones I bought, they should last me for the rest of my life. Thanks, Harry Epstein Co.
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Magnificent product. These Fiskars razor edge are the best scissors I have ever used. When I say that they are sharp, I mean SHARP! I have taken up Kanzashi as a new hobby, and if you're going to need scissors that can take abuse, all Fiskars razor-sharp scissors are just what you need. There are many times when I have had to cut through ten layers of satin, or even worse, grosgrain ribbon, and these scissors slice right through all those layers like a hot knife cuts through ice cold butter. I'll always have a spare one of these specialty scissor in my craft stash. ( I have no idea how to sharpen them because Fiskars says not to use their sharpener on them.) My first Fiskars razor edge scissor lasted over nine months of daily Kanzashi abuse before I notice a decrease in sharpness, so for the price of them, I just ordered a new one. Now that I've found it, the set with the small scissor included, is my favorite thing to buy on Amazon. Guess what the gals in my family will be getting for Christmas this year. One piece of advice. Do not allow young kids to use these razor edge scissors. If you have to cut towards your hands, keep your fingers at a distance. I learned that one the hard way. Had Band-Aids, could patch my finger. It's my personal opinion that I have never used scissors as fine as these, and I spent decades of my life as a sewer.
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Soft metal in a box. DO NOT be fooled by appearances. At first glance these shiny "chisels" look the part in their fancy wood case (all the separators arrive snapped off in pieces), and just the thought of an entire boxed set costing about the same as 2 high quality chisels sounds like a Win! Right? Wrong... unless you're okay with a pretty chisel set you can't use, but just look at.
The pitch the chisels arrive in are so flat they may as well not even bother (they're all angled closer to 90 degrees than 45), but if you have the tools for sharpening this isn't a problem - which takes us on to the next problem, they don't hold an edge: The metal itself is as soft as any wood you'll chisel into. Once you finally sharpened your factory-dulled chisels into something usable and get to work you'll notice after a few taps that they're blunt again! Rather than cutting through wood fibers it tears, pulling out chunks of wood with every tap. And finally... if you were a fool like me and sharpened them, then you're now stuck with them, and cannot send them back for a refund. But the good news is they can be recycled, like mine. Yay.
Over the years I've made some bad purchases on Amazon, but this is definitely the worst!
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Happy with the purchase. After reading some of the reviews I was a little afraid this might be too flimsy, but it's fine for what I need. Don't expect to have it hold huge pieces of glass, but I really needed it to keep track of 6-12 inch pieces. By standing the pieces up and letting light behind them, you can see the colors without having to pick up the pieces.
I did glue the rubber tips onto the ends of the vertical bars. One of the bars was bent a little which is very noticeable given so many side by side - sort of like a birthday cake with one or two candle that don't stand up straight, but it doesn't impact the functionality. I'll probably buy another one when I have more glass.
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Great! But has a very short shelf life. I've read about Sugru many times, and I've wanted to try it, but never had a reason to justify the expense. Thanks to Amazon Vine, no justification is needed! But what I did need was something to use it for... I ended up using some to form a new zipper pull on a backpack. It worked flawlessly! Hopefully, it'll be as durable as advertised.
I also used some more to make the handles on a stock pot heat resistant (I read the directions from Sugru.com). That was a little more complex, and took some more finesse, but it worked out pretty well - it may not look perfect, but it works!
But with it's short, 6-month shelf life, this is something I'd only buy if I had a specific project in mind, and even still, at it's current price, there may be better alternatives.
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Save your money for a better model. Completely honest review. Have to say, I read prior reviews and thought that this would be a decent winder even though some claimed it was a piece of garbage. I am now with them. I purchased this trying to organize my yarn in cakes for storage. I have to say I was quite disappointed with the quality. Gears were grinding, the yarn kept slipping with the first skein, 3 oz of Caron Sparkle, and after a dozen or so various sized and weight skeins, the handle sheared off, plastic just broke where the handle meets inside the unit. I'm still searching for a better unit. Save your money and choose a different model. Mine didn't last 2 weeks.
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Good size, but not so easy to work with for complex projects. I was disappointed in this paper. I'm not sure how to describe this paper, but it does not feel very sturdy - almost like newsprint. My origami fiend is selecting some very complicated projects and this paper cannot stand up to them. I have torn several sheets while creasing folds (so if I'm trying to crease from left to right, the paper has torn vertically in between my hands). For projects requiring many folds (e.g., caterpillars, fireworks, springs, balls) and reverse folds (e.g., 50+ folds) this paper cannot stand up to it - it turns to mush and won't hold the creases. In contrast, some of the 6x6 paper I have can hold up to this quite well, as can some giant Crayola sheets I have from years ago.
Also, I found the colors to be dull (as in not vibrant). This is overstating it, but the characteristics of the paper, as well as the way the colors show remind me a bit of newsprint. Also, because of its weight/durability, it does not work well for flying projects (airplanes, ninja stars, boomerangs) - it is both too light to fly properly, and does not hold the tight tucks and shapes needed to provide stability - it produces floppy models.
Last, my pet peeve is that one of the 10 colors is brown, which is everyone's last choice for papers. So I have 50 sheets of brown paper. Ugh.
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removing old silicone caulk was always a long tedious process if you wanted to remove ALL of the . I don't usually leave testimonials, but the performance of this product has me typing this for the DSR-5 / RE-MOV. ( same product )
I have been in the remodeling business for 30 years now and have come across the need to remove old silicone many times. Until finding this product, removing old silicone caulk was always a long tedious process if you wanted to remove ALL of the existing silicone.
I recently purchased a 14 yr old RV / Toy Hauler and started doing some upgrades. Part of this included having to remove the exterior corner moldings where the previous owner had attempted to seal them up with SILICONE. I was NOT looking forward to this task as there was approx 80 lf of SILICONE bead to remove. Not to mention the bead was smeared on with a finger making it paper thin on the outer edges which is the hardest part to remove. It's also important to mention that this was on painted aluminum RV siding and I was concerned about damaging old paint.
Before finding the DSR-5 , I started on one, front exterior corner. I removed the aluminum corner molding which left behind two, 8' long, ugly beads of silicone and remnants of the old Butyl Putty that was under the molding. I had to be very careful with scrapers & acetone so as to not damage the aluminum. The new product I was using to seal the siding corners under the moldings ( Eternabond Tape / Web Seal ) WILL NOT stick to silicone so I had to get every spec of silicone removed. The poor results of using a scraper , acetone & WD-40 had me searching for a solution.
Fortunately I found DSR-5 / RE-MOV and I cant tell you how pleased I am with it's performance !! The same exact task that took an entire day, now took one hour with FAR BETTER RESULTS and did not harm the oxidized paint on the siding in any way at all. It actually made the silicone removal enjoyable compared to previous efforts.
Mind you, it still requires some effort to work the product into and under the silicone to break it's bond , but once its in, the silicone simply wipes / peals right off the surface ! For anyone thinking that this, or any other product, will simply melt the silicone away, you're dreaming. That product doesn't exist. I used white scotch brite pads , a plastic scraper and cotton rags. You only need to apply enough DSR-5 to wet the silicone so you can begin to work it in. There is no need to apply it heavily ( especially at $ 40 a bottle ). Once the silicone was removed, I simply wiped it clean with denatured alcohol and the Eternabond tape stuck to the unharmed aluminum siding like glue !
SIDE NOTE: Using Eternabond Web Seal tape on the corners ( under the corner molding) is a far better, long term seal as compared to Butyl Putty Tape. I used the 2" wide Web Seal directly on the corner where the aluminum siding meets, then applied a bead of Eternabond Caulk on both inside surfaces of the new aluminum corner molding and placed the new molding right over the Web Seal. After securing the new corner molding into place, ( new molding with 1" legs on each side ) I finished it with a small bead of Eternabond Caulk on the outer edges of the new molding. Rock solid corners that won't leak !!!
I have since used this to remove old stickers and labels that had been in place for 14 years on various surfaces and it has worked flawlessly. Again, without damaging the surfaces underneath. I HIGHLY recommend this product for anyone looking to remove any type of Silicone / Adhesive based product.
Thanks so much for a wonderful product !
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Does The Job. Excellent glue for craft projects. I used this for converting old clip-on and screw back earrings to pierced earring. There is a knack to using this without making it all ooze out while squeezing it, but I had a little trouble doing that. Because it is clear even if you spread too much around. it won't show especially if used on something where you wouldn't see the glue anyway. I have to let these dry and if the earring posts are not in the spot I want, I can pry them off and re-glue them back where I want them. If gotten on hands and fingers/nails easy to get off especially when it starts to dry. Either peels off or using a liquid soap rub hands together first with soap on them, then put under water and finish washing hands.
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McGill Extended Reach Hole Punch. I don't use this item very often, but when I do need them I have found that this 2" reach really comes in handy. I like to hang my items in clear zip lock bags on a nail in the rafters so I can see them easier & the 1/4" hole is just the thing & the cardboard bubble packaged items generally need deeper punch holes also. I did not know they made a deeper reach, so when I seen these on amazon.com I ordered them thinking about the many times I wanted to punch the hole further down. Also these have sturdy handles. My old hole punch was trashed by my mistake of trying to punch something I should not have punched with them or with this new pair either which bent the handles beyond use! I did learn a lesson and found these are easier to use and would highly recommend anyone wanting to punch further into the item to purchase these. I'm now glad I bent the others!!
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Still a great set of cards. It's nice to have a view of all the cards available - above.
If you've bought these in past years, you'll notice a larger number of cards are a bit more plainly decorated.
But there's still enough intricacy to make them special, appealing, and a good value.
For several years Burgoyne cards yearly offering held 30 cards,
but also cost more, around $17-$18. (Costco)
A decline in number of cards, 25 per box, intricacy and size started last yr.
This 2015 set is still a great value if ya get em' near their price (approx $14)
There's 18 Birthday this yr. but I feel only 3 of them are strictly for children.
The rest could be for adults, as would be the other 7 cards = 5 blank - 1 Baby - 1 Sympathy.
I agree what another review said, I also miss other categories that used to be included.
Thank You - Congratulations - Friendship - Care & Concern, and would like more Sympathy cards.
All 25 cards are the same size. 5" X 7" and of course with matching envelopes.
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Swingline 3 Hole Punch SmartTouch. Swingline produces some great office products and I really like the SmartTouch 3 Hole Punch. It has a great locking mechanism for storage and I like how it lays flatter than some of my previous hole punchers. This one is heavy so you can punch through more sheets. And I love the drawer (or chip tray) slide out for easy emptying of the punch leavings.
There is just one drawback in my opinion. There is only one way to align your paper and it is for 8 1/2 x 11" sheets only. It doesn't have an extension or a way to adjust the placement of hole punches.
But, I rarely use anything but 8 1/2 x 11" paper, so this works great!
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Buy these, stop thinking about it! They are worth it. Who knew scissors could make someone so happy? I am no scissor expert. I have 6 pair of scissors from random Walmart back to school sales scattered around the house that are junk and randomly won't cut things. Let me just say that I hate when things don't work. You will never have this problem with these guys. I am not an expert crafter or sewer or anything but when I need to cut something, I want it to work. I saw these scissors and thought it was a good deal so it was worth a try. The handle has a nice feel and the scissors ALWAYS CUT!! Sounds silly, but it's worth it. I bought this last year and bought it again for my sister this year. They are the perfect price point so I have what I need for my craft hobby and cut a perfect line without shredding anything. And they are pretty colors so you can differentiate what you use it for if you are so inclined, or you can just be like me and say, hmmm, today I feel like being teal. Enjoy your new scissors.
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Best Glue Gun Ever Used. I have used many glue guns over the years with varying experiences. This by far is one of the best glue guns I have used so far! It has minimal drippage, (and by that I mean if you get any at all it's a little surprising) and it gets super heated pretty fast. In other words, if you are working on larger projects you won't kill yourself squeezing the trigger. But be careful all the same, children should not be left unsupervised as the glue alone can blister the skin much less the actual tip. I have worked on several projects using different materials in each and have not run across any issues. I have two of them that I can share with you at the moment. I was very pleased with the clean work it allowed me to do. I was able to use it on wood to make a centerpiece for a party, delicate fiber fill and paper to make a nightlight cloud, and also satin ribbons to make a headband, amongst other projects.
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Measurements are off at 2/16" x 11 13/16" x 23 14/16. For everyone else this product should be ok to work with. For me it is a pain in the A$$. Some of the sheets came warped (unpredictable), which is not a problem for me because I plan on bonding them together anyways. However the main problem came in the form of its measurements.
I used the plywood to make a lightbox for display and tracing. I have a sheet of plexiglass that measures at 1/8" x 12" x 24" dead on. The plywood however was slightly off at 1/8" x 11" 13/16" x 23" 14/16". I had to scrap and revise my lightbox so that the plexiglass drops into the box as intended.
25+ bucks for a lot of frustration. Next time I make something I might be inclined to look somewhere else.
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Wonderful stencils. My six-year-old son and I both love this product! I was looking for a sturdier stencil, instead of the cheap, flimsy vinyl ones at the local hobby shops. These are very thick, yet not so stiff they would break easily. We used our own pencils, crayons, etc. so I cannot comment on those included with the package.
Pros: ability to produce a great-looking dinosaur and some background scenery, as well as add texture.
Cons: keeping the stencil in place while following the stencil or texturizing--we're going to put some holes in for push-pins and use a piece of corrugated cardboard.
Overall, a wonderful product, especially for the price (under five dollars when I purchased!)
(NOTE: This review was for the dinosaur stencil set, but it mysteriously copied itself to the Sea Life and Insects sets as well. We did purchase these too and enjoy them just as much as the dinosaur set.)
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Worked great for my wedding bouquet and kept flowers alive for . Worked great for my wedding bouquet and kept flowers alive for over 2days! Must have for DIY brides like myself who wanted to do their own wedding bouquets! PS. If you want orchid bouquet like this, you don't have to pay 400 bucks like florists want! Go to your local hardware store and pick up orchids for 10 bucks each and make it yourself! This bouquet ended up costing me about 100 bucks which is much more reasonable than the 400 they were asking for at multiple places! You can do it ladies! Just because your wedding will be DIY does NOT mean that it will look cheap or tacky! Contrary, it will be beautiful because everything will be so much cheaper, yet hand crafted and made with love! rant over lol get the bouquet holders!
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Great bags as expected. High quality. We just got these and are just reviewing them after inspecting them. They will be used for a future event, but that's much later so I figure I'd let you know about these now.
I've attached photos of the dimension. No issues, surprises, or disappointment.
I'm not sure if sellers are varying their products, or if the manufacturers are different, but luckily for us, our batch was perfect. All of the bags that we inspected were perfectly glued. The bottoms seemed solid and the handles were well constructed. I pulled a lot on them and am confident that they can hold several pounds (much more than we are going to put into them). There was no stray glue any where. These are exactly what you would expect simple brown paper bags with handles to be. Not much else I can say.
I received this product at a free or discounted rate in exchange for an honest review. These opinions are my own as I appreciate and rely on honest and accurate reviews from others when making purchases.
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This stuff is REALLY cool. I got a sample in one of my . This stuff is REALLY cool. I got a sample in one of my monthly HackerBoxes. We fixed a door stop. We have a door that always closes on its own so we used magnets to keep the door open. We tried this with superglue and some small earth magnets before but the superglue actually proved to be too weak and eventually one of the magnets pulled off. When I got this stuff I decided to try the magnet thing again but this time using this stuff and it definitely has not disappointed. We had two samples from the HackerBox kit. One of the samples fixed the door as I explained. The other sample fixed part of our Refrigerator drawer that is broken. The drawer is broken on both sides but I only had enough to fix one side. I ordered this set to fix the other side and now our Fridge drawer is fully operational again. I still have a bunch of leftover Sugru packets sitting in the fridge while I plan the next project for them. I'll update with recent project info. as I use them.
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Great Value. This is a great (sharp) carving knife for the money. I make sculpted bamboo and wooden rings and I use this knife to rough out my sawn ring blanks. I like the longer and slightly thicker blade because it helps me remove material quickly (without too much flex) and allows for plenty of reach across the piece. I'm often carving laminated bamboo (which is murder on the blade of any cutting tool), but the blade seems to hold an edge well and touches up easily on a leather strop. The knife is lightweight and the handle is comfortable. I think the handle could have been sanded a little more at the factory, but that's me and it's not really a big deal, but still worth mentioning so you know what to expect. Regardless, this is a great carving knife for the price and is great for removing lots of material. If you're looking for an all around type of carving knife I'd look for something a little smaller. Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with any of Flexcut's products.
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Test it right away, or you may get stuck with a dud. Hmm. well I didn't use it as soon as I got it. Which was a huge mistake.
The tip that came on it does NOT come out (pliers, rubber bands, the whole nine yards). Mine is defective. So I cannot change tips, which defeats the purpose of having bought a "kit"
I reached out to walnut hollow who told me to contact Amazon to send a replacement. And of course my Amazon return window closed around ten days ago. And I can't seem to find a way to contact Amazon about my defective product now.
Thus ... bad review.
If you buy it. Test it right away. Even if you don't have all the other pieces for your project. Test it right away.
I bought a wood burner tool from Michaels craft store 6 months ago that had the same problem. So I returned it to store. That one cost 1/3 the amount this one did. So I just expected better quality and for it to ... ya know... work.
Onward to more specific review
The tip that came on it does not change out. period. so all those other tips are wasted and useless. I need the other tips for my projects so again... useless. I'm sure they aren't all useless, but the one I received is.
But I went ahead and used it, knowing I couldn't return it anymore. What is using it like?
The temp control thing is nice (yet another reason i bought this one). but it's too close up on the chord to the tool and weights the chord down more which makes working with the tool a little annoying. but whatever, I used one hand to hold the box up so it wouldn't drag down the wand.
the rubbery black grip part, where you are suppose to put your fingers... after about ten minutes on medium became too hot. Like, I actually had to stop, turn it off, wait for it to cool, then repeat.
So I'm annoyed, in case you couldn't tell.
I will be sending back a reply to Walnut Hollow AND finding a contact with Amazon.
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Disappointed. These safety eyes came all the way from China so I was pleasantly surprised when they arrived 2 weeks earlier than I expected. However, I was disappointed when I tried to use them. I have limited experience with safety eyes, but with others I have used the plastic washer that fits on the back usually just snaps on. These eyes came with a little tool to hold the washer in place while you use a hammer to secure the washer. This did not work at all. I even asked my husband to hammer the eyes together and he could not do it. I ended up using super glue to place the eyes in the 4 inch doll I made for my 5 year old (a birthday gift). I would not feel comfortable using these eyes on a doll for any other child as I'm not confident the eye would stay in place and would be afraid the child may choke on it. I made it very clear to my daughter not to put the eyes in her mouth. Oh well, they were very inexpensive so ...... I would not recommend these safety eyes.
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Round holes, super easy to use. Love it!
* Super easy to use - has key instructions right on the machine.
* I like that there is a piece that holds the handle down for storage.
* It is better than its competitor Zutter Bind-It-All because it cuts cute round holes instead of rectangular holes.
I'm making gratitude journals for gifts that are 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 pages per sheet of letter paper). The project is going quick and easy. Each piece of 12" binding makes 2 of these with a few rings leftover.
Potential con is the capacity. If you were producing greater quantities of books, say to sell, AND your margins warranted a higher-cost tool, then this might not be for you.
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Why take a chance on this, if they won't give a straight-forward listing of colors. This is average construction paper. Colors are duller than I expected. And from looking at the product page, it's almost impossible to see what "assorted" colors I would be getting. There are eight "colors" in the assortment that I received. I actually feel cheated in that I received 33 sheets of a natural, (not white), and 30 sheets of black. The other colors are red, orange, green, purple, blue, pink. There are at least 30 sheets of each color, with a few extra tucked in here and there to add an extra ten.
Paper is very thin: I can see daylight through it...
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Best Invention for. Bouquets Ever. This is my second order of this clever invention. What a great way to keep brooches in tact in a bouquet. You can use them for many or even just one for an accent in each wedding party bouquet. I use higher quality brooches and don't want to ruin them by wiring them into the bouquet. This also allows me to easily place these at varying depths and position to complement the bouquet more. I love the fact my bride can take them off the bouquet and wear them for lasting memories and use. One bride took her favorite off after the wedding and gifted them to her bridal party and Moms so they have a forever piece of the special day. This invention changes the industry for brooch bouquets and produces a professional stunning effect.
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The seller had recommended that I try this paper and offered it at . This xuan paper purchase was to compliment my recent purchases of black and colored ink sticks. The seller had recommended that I try this paper and offered it at a discount so I can try it and share my thoughts. I am by no means a professional calligraphy or artist, but I have experimented with traditional watercolor as well as Sumi-e painting for some time now.
I had never used traditional Xuan paper in the past and even when I was taught calligraphy in school as a child, it was on something that was likely a mass produced booklet. I really had no idea what to expected but was quite excited to try out some paper that was made in the traditional way.
When I received the paper in the mail, it was in a yellow tube with printed words that were in the form of written Chinese calligraphy and something that looks like a stamped signature in red (printed of course). There is a bit of a hand-made feel to the tube, whether that is true or not. There were Chinese words along the length of the tube, all the way around, giving the feel of a scroll.
When I opened the tube, there is pleasant scent of the paper that I cant quite put into words well. Upon further inspection of the paper against a darker background, you can see the translucency and a pattern on the paper where the paper is more transparent than the rest. I would say that the transparency is probably similar to tracing paper. To sate my curiosity, I looked up how this paper is made and quickly realize just exactly in the paper-making process the lines had come from.
I had read that there are 2 types of Xuan paper, one with sizing that you can fuss with that is meant for detail work, the second without sizing, is for more loss or spontaneous work. As soon as you put your brush to the paper the ink soaks into the paper. You can see mistakes and hesitation so you are meant to jump into it and let your inspiration take the painting. The thinness of the paper and the quick absorbing nature essentially records accurately your every move (even hesitation and mistakes), the firmness of your strokes and you have to approach this painting with confidence and work with your mistakes rather than trying to fix them.
I really enjoyed the experience experimenting with this paper to paint and have numerous craft ideas as well.
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Bazic Brown (Natural) Kraft Paper. Order was processed and shipped quickly. What the heck happened to a nice big roll of plain white shelf paper that is just paper? No, I didn't want butcher paper, and not plastic adhesive or rubbery stuff. I want to use plain paper with cologne spritzed on it. Who knows what the cologne will do to that plastic stuff? Went to 2 markets, a drug store and 2 hardware stores. No "paper" shelf paper. I want to reline my dresser drawers and closet shelf. So I thought about synonyms. Kraft paper, which I used to use in a shop a long time ago, maybe that's still around. Voila! A nice wide roll of paper-paper. Ok, it's natural, that is to say, unbleached, apparently. That's okay. There is no out-gassing or slickness which that plastic stuff has. Go GREEN, use this Bazic basic kraft paper to line the shelves. The price is great, the service is great, the product will last a long time, but will be biodegradeable.
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Great paper for the price. I am currently on my third package of folio origami paper. I felt compelled to review this after reading the other mostly negative review.
Look, it's not 2 color per sheet uber thin and crisp rice-pressed origami paper, but for a hobbyist, it is fine. It's easy to work with and I haven't had any issues with excessive ripping/tearing. Yes I've used better paper, but NEVER at this price. If you're practicing, working with children, or producing monocolor designs, this stuff is fine. If you gotta have 2 color foil, well, look elsewhere, but you'll be getting 50 sheets for the price of 500 of these.
By the way, this paper, because it is slightly weightier, is actually far superior from most origami paper for folded aircraft.
Happy folding.
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too many moving parts for kids or beginners. The Clover knitter is sturdy, the changeable heads come off and on easily (but not TOO easily), and the hook that comes with it is fine. However I cannot fathom why the head spins. My kids find it frustrating to have one more piece to try to hold still and I tried over and over to stumble across a way to take advantage of the spinning top and just can't. If you are shopping for one of these for a beginner or kid I would suggest getting one that is all one piece like the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Crochet-Dude-Loom-Knit-Spool/dp/B009GIEMQU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Crochet Dude Loom Knit Spool-</a>.
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It's a jungle in here! - or- Results not typical. I had a couple air plants that suffered a somewhat ill fate, and I wanted to replace them. This store also sells a smaller amount of them, but for a few cents more I figured why not? Well, was I surprised to find not only did I get more than 10 of one type of air plant (which look like little tufts or burrs), I also got more than 10 of another (these are kinda velvety and tangle-y as all get out), plus the wad of moss, which I didn't realize was also an air plant. As I was untangling the one species, I found teeny tiny baby plants which look like the other species I got, but I can't be sure. Maybe this was a fluke, maybe the shop was awash in these things and need to offload them. Either way I'm very excited to have my own waterless jungle; they take up very little space and as far as I know they are cat-safe, which is a plus. it's just a matter of figuring out where to install all these little guys, after I replace the two I lost. Some will go to friends for sure.
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The metal used is very light weight which makes them very comfortable to work with. This set of semi round hole cutters make it a breeze to consistently have clean holes in my clay walls. As they are semi round, the clay circles I cut out of my clay wall just simply fall to the table and I no longer have to dig to get clay out of my old totally round clay cutters. The metal used is very light weight which makes them very comfortable to work with. I'm hoping that even though they are made of lighter weight metal than my total round clay cutters, they can stand up to a lot of use and that's the only reason I gave four out of five stars. In a few months I'll write another review as to whether the number of stars should hopefully go up, or possibly down.
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Slice Solution.. To An Unasked Question. I received this item free of charge in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
Main Pros: comfortable handle, safe tip
Main Con: no pointy tip
The barrel/handle is very comfortable, and made me realize just how uncomfortable most standard utility, razor, and X-acto-type knives are.
The blade tip, however, is rounded, which may occasionally prevent a small wound, but it also means you cant pierce anything to actually start a cut. Blister packs - no. Cutting a small gasket - no. It turns out, at the micro scale, piercing with a sharp tip is important. Making a knife safer is great. Taking away some its elemental functionality is not.
When the blade is retracted, the nose piece rotates about 15 degrees, locking the blade in place, which is handy for transit. At least, I assume thats an intended feature, but its not mentioned anywhere in the product descriptions.
The replaceable blade claim is practical, but there are no instructions on how-to do that - at least on the packing material. I wondered if further rotation of the nose piece would unlock something. I tried that, but felt I was at the breaking-point, force-wise, so I backed off. The manufacturers web site doesnt seem to have that info, either. Perhaps I am missing something obvious, but it wouldnt hurt to mention the procedure somewhere, perhaps at the product info blurb for the knife or the replacement blades (which at $19.99 for 4, you wouldnt want to waste). Plus, experimenting with physical force while holding a sharp tool, is rarely advisable.
Returning to attempts at precise cuts.. a small metal blade flexes slightly, which can be a good thing when cutting a tight radius, and for corners, where precision counts. Ceramics, of course, are known more for shattering than flexing.
Im sticking to X-actos for precision work, and cheap utility knives for cardboard boxes and crude garage work. Ceramics should be reserved for the kitchen - and high-performance brake rotors.
I'll go 2 stars for overall comfort and the round tip for frequent Emergency Room visitors. I think this design is actually more harmful that beneficial.
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At last we found the perfect crayon sharpener....We love it. My wife home schools our 4 year old daughter who has a ton of crayons. My wife made a comment to me once while she was using the sharpener that comes attached to the box of crayola crayons...she said "man I wish someone would come up with a heavy duty electric crayon sharpener" So I decided to look it up online and there it was, the Elmer's 1680 Electric Sharpener. My wife loves it and now does not have to worry about having to get rid of all those crayons without sharp tips or having to use that messy useless sharpener on the back of the crayola crayons box. This sharpener is quiet, easy to use, clean and so far has never gotten overheated or blocked. My wife only sharpens the crayons as our daughter requests which is usually one at a time when ever that certain crayon is going to be used. This is a great product and we would definitely recommend it!
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Amazing Dye. I made a big mistake. I asked my 9 year old son "If you could only get one thing for Christmas, what would it be?". I was expecting the answer to be "An Xbox 360" since he had been wanting one for a year. I already had one wrapped and under the tree, so I thought this was a safe question. Boy was I wrong! His answer flabbergasted me. "A teal baseball glove." A WHAT? Now, it is important to note that my son is a very good baseball player. His dad was a very good baseball player and has worked with him. He plays on a team and it is the one thing that he loves more than video games. I just wasn't expecting an answer like this in the middle of winter when he hadn't touched a baseball in months.
I asked him why teal? There is a baseball video game. One of the players has a teal baseball glove. It is apparently awesome. So this began my search for a teal baseball glove. After searching high and low on the internet and in real life I discovered that teal baseball gloves do not exist. I found one that was manufactured several years ago, but it is no longer made and a very expensive collector's glove now. It also was teal & black. He wanted solid teal.
So I found myself in a bad situation. I had asked a 9 year old what the one thing he would want for Christmas was and he had given me a very good answer. He asked for something simple. Something that would encourage him to play outside, with other kids. (He is shy and baseball has helped tremendously with that). So there was only one thing I could do. Dye one. I searched for info online and found a baseball glove collectors forum where they were discussing dyeing gloves for restoration purposes. They recommended Fiebings's Leather dye. I googled their website and found that they didn't have a teal dye, but they did have Turquoise and Aqua. The Aqua looked closer to teal on their color chart.
I sent an email to their customer support and explained my project. A very friendly person emailed me back and we discussed my project and he recommended a stripping product to use before dyeing and a sealing product to use afterwards. Very helpful customer service.
I got a very light colored glove from Play it Again Sports. This glove had the kid's name written on it 50 places with sharpie. I was skeptical about the dye covering it, but it worked amazingly. You cannot tell that there was ever anything written on it, and it looks like a brand new glove now. The dye was very easy to use. It took only about an hour to dye the whole glove, including using the stripper and getting into all the little nooks and crannies. I forgot to buy some gloves, and ended up getting quite a bit on my hands. Of course I was dying a baseball glove. If you were dying something flat you could probably do it without gloves. The bottle said that rubbing alcohol would take the dye off, but I didn't have any. It wore off in a few days.
On Christmas morning my son was SO excited. He still believes in Santa, so I boxed it up and wrapped it with the same paper his gifts from me and dad were in. Then I put a note from Santa in his stocking explaining that when Santa told the elves what he wanted they didn't have any teal leather, so they couldn't make him one. So Santa had called me to see what else he might like and I had offered to dye one for him. Santa then explained that he had sent me one of his old gloves and the supplies to dye it and I had done him a huge favor by doing the work.
I would definitely use this product again. It made Christmas morning an amazing experience!
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Short on count by 25. As an elementary school librarian, I ordered these to use in kits for engineering week. I ordered two boxes through the district account (that is why I am not shown as verified purchaser) for a total of 1000 craft sticks. I counted the craft sticks into six containers. Should have had enough for 150 per container plus 100 extra. Unfortunately, the count came up very short and I barely had enough for 125 per box. I was shorted 250 craft sticks! In addition the color rubs off on the hands....sigh. While I'm sure my students won't notice the shortage, this was taxpayer money spent for a product that did not deliver in count nor quality.<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Perfect-Stix-wtd-adult-colored-500ct-Colored-Wooden-Jumbo-Craft-Sticks-Pack-of-500/dp/B00V0YIS7W/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Perfect Stix wtd-adult colored- 500ct Colored Wooden Jumbo Craft Sticks (Pack of 500)</a>
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Bought to restore old shoe buffers. Thank You . I bought 1lb of these sheepskin remnants and was surprised so much could be stuffed in an 8 1/2 x 11 delivery envelope, looked like a pillow. Anyhow, as I opened the envelope our dogs took interest right away giving them a good sniff. The terrier carried a small piece away like it was his baby.... I bought these remnants to restore some old sheepskin shoe buffers about 50 years old that were almost not usable anymore. These are going to do a good job when I am finished. Not sure about the leather they are adhered to, whether it is sewn or glued, but seems like quality work all around. I only need to restore 2 buffers but the rest.....what to do??? A lot of options. Some suggest pads on chair armrests...so mother might like that at 84 years young. A really nice product all USA made. Glad I cam across this on Amazon. Much appreciated!!!
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Its beautiful and time consumiing not a weekend project. you need reading classes to do this it so small the plastic diamonds[ no shimmering but its the light that gives off the sparkle] and the space where its placed. I recommend it doing it in sections starting with one color . It came with little baggies to place and use a marker pen to number them. It was well packaged in a box for 9x9 inches picture. I think it will take me more than a month and half to complete so that way it will be done right, it's like working with minitures. I gave it four stars because I needed to buy magnifying glasses that cost me about 10. bucks and I live on a budget. Its not that big as presented only 9 inches by 9 inches thank heavens If it was that big as picture above a sofa it would probably take between 6 months to a year depending on the amount of time you give it. But its beautiful I bought the Kisstaker its well done...
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Great product, arrived fast. Learn before it arrives. This is my first microwave kiln, so my review includes some first impressions. I was happy to find that the kiln arrived pretty quickly. I am an American currently stationed overseas in Germany, so the fact that it made it all the way here in one piece was great. The kiln itself is quite large, (I selected the large, so this is no surprise). It can easily fit a piece as large as 3 inches by 3 inches. I do not recommend it, as the heating would not be very even, but the potential is there. I used the kiln as soon as I got it, and did not pre-heat or pre-fire it in any way, as the instructions did not recommend it. The kiln has worked very well, but please realize there is an art to properly firing glass in the microwave. My tips for this kiln are: purchase thin-fire kiln paper (protects your kiln from glass and extends life of the kiln), also use the provided thicker kiln fiber paper which is just another layer of protection. Do your best to research compatible glasses so the glass you put into the kiln doesn't crack as it is cooling. Please also realize that these kilns can last a very long time when handled properly. Always use heat resistant gloves when opening or handling the kiln, and do your best not to drop the lid or cause any kind of sudden stress to the kiln. The kiln will develop small cracks, this is normal. The inside and the outside of the kiln cool at different rates, so the materials will always crack slightly. If you notice any LARGE cracks, these might start to interfere with the heating, causing uneven areas of heat. This kiln has not show any signs of cracking to this degree. The "sample" pack of glass that is included with the kiln is a good selection to help you experiment and see what the kiln is capable of. ALWAYS under-heat. I would start with maybe 3 or 4 minutes with this kiln, then lift the lid about two inches to take a look, then quickly and carefully replace the lid to add additional heating time. You can always add more time. If you heat the glass too much, it WILL melt into the base, and you will have to find some creative way to repair the base. (I just pulled apart fiber paper and stuffed it into a small crevice in the base, good as new.) I hope this helps, and do yourself the favor of learning how to use this awesome kiln before it arrives. Feel free to experiment! Add baking soda between sheets of glass to make bubbles! Read about different metals you can include in the glass! :)
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If the whole set arrived, it would have been good. This was a prime shipping item when I ordered it and the fans arrived in time, but not the tassel garland. The event I wanted them for was in a week, so I didn't want to return the item and order another, so once I figured out how to contact the seller, it took a little searching, they answered quickly and said they would ship the garland. I waited a couple of days and then asked when it would arrive. I was told in 15-45 days, weeks after my event. The set itself is fine, though it is only two colors, the dark pink and the bubble gum pink, there was no light pink as pictured. The fans are cute and easy to assemble. The garland, once I finally got it, would take more effort to assemble and looked pretty flimsy. Overall the set itself was fine but it ended up being hassle to get the whole set.
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Withstands Abuse. If you have been frustrated by leather punchers that won't stand up to the torque you put on it, look no further. Common leather punchers withstand between 1 and 3 hole punches in a thick leather belt. Before long, the punches do not line up with the brass plate on the other side. Common punchers aren't built to take the amount of pressure necessary to do its job. This is no common puncher.
This Knipex puncher can handle the abuse required for its intended use. There is a unique locking device that firmly holds the wheel in place, allowing perfect wheel alignment with each punch for higher efficiency. If the high price discourages you, think of how many leather punchers you would go through in the many, reliable decades of use that this will provide.
This tool was my introduction to Knipex tools, and since then I have bought many more Knipex tools. Read the glowing user reviews of some other Knipex tools. It is difficult to find another brand for any product that has such a positive consumer reception. Knipex tools are a joy to use. Don't throw away your money with a cheap puncher, buy this and you will quickly see after your first punch why Knipex has earned such a lofty reputation.
This fine pieces of German engineering is worth every penny and more!
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Perfect. I bought these to use for several areas in a DIY wedding. I used them as name cards and as labels for items on the candy buffet and coffee buffet tables. They are perfect! So pretty, with the pearlized finish, the silver border, and scalloped edges. I simply used my PC to print what I wanted on each card in the color of ink that I wanted, and of course, with the font that I wanted. The colors of the wedding are tiffany blue and silver, so all I had to do is print in tiffany blue. The border brought the silver in. Again, perfect! Not one card had smudged ink! The only down side was there are only 12 cards to one pack. However, some people might consider that a plus so there isn't too many more than they need. Very affordable!
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Functional; gets the job done. I wanted a beautiful handcrafted wooden yarn swift, the kind you see in local yarn shops, but I couldn't justify the cost. I figured I'd try this one, because it was only $20, and if it didn't work I could always send it back.
Let's be real -- this is not a pretty piece. The neon green connectors are bright and distracting; the metal parts squeak if you wind too fast. The thumb screws are stubborn and the plastic hardware will eventually crack with age.
That said -- it's a perfectly functional swift, if ugly. The plastic connectors do a sound job of holding the yarn without catching the fibers and the metal won't squeak if you wind carefully, which is good practice anyway. It's easy to set up and easy to store.
If you're a knitter with a budget, this swift will do the job just fine, it's just not a piece to show off to your fellow crafters.
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Doesn't perform well. I got these when I first started making candles, and quite honestly, I've had nothing but trouble with them. I ended up switching over to <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/100-Organic-Hemp-Candle-Wick-Wick-Sustainer-Tabs-23-Bees-200ft-Thick-x-200pcs/dp/B01I47UTCE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">100% Organic Hemp Candle Wick + Wick Sustainer Tabs | 23 Bees, 200ft(Thick) x 200pcs</a>, and haven't looked back. These wicks don't seem to burn well in soy candles (I didn't test them in any other kind of wax) - I ended up just making a pure soy candle with no coloring or scent as a test, and was really disappointed to see a very low flame and about an inch pool, which resulted in tunneling through the entire candle.
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Pricey but WORTH IT. I bought Mono Grey and Mono Blue from my PX to make my son his 1st birthday invitations. The invitations I originally wanted are no longer being sold, and I didn't want to pay an arm and a leg to get custom ones. I found some tutorials online and thought, "Why not?" My PX only had these colors in 25 sheet packages with a not so pretty price tag. I've bought different types and brands of cardstock before for a much lower price before, but I took the gamble on these because I was impatient and only had a PX for craft supplies. (Not even a walmart where I am.) Anyways, the quality is FANTASTIC. It's so thick and extremely easy to work with. The colors are great, too. Now I see why it's a bit pricey. Definitely has my future business!!!
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Great scissors for any seamstress or fabric crafter. I sew just about every day, as I run my own business selling the things I sew, so I go through a lot of scissors. I am really impressed with these scissors. Many times I buy the cheaper brands because I do go through so many, but I have a feeling these will last me a long time! In the past I have even broken through the plastic parts of scissors, so I appreciate that these are all metal.
I loved the presentation of how they arrived! They come in their own nice box with velvet interior and that is inside a cardboard box. These would make a great gift. My grandma is also a sewer, so I could definitely see myself buying something like these for her as a gift. My mom sews too, so these would be perfect for her too. The packaging is so nice that they would look like a very expensive gift.
I really do like these scissors! I received these scissors at a discount for my honest review.
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Good quality for the price. I was able to pick up a fair quantity of these on sale. The quality is better than I expected, given the great sale price.
Having a pair of scissors in a variety of locations (kitchen drawer, office desk, garage in multiple locations, etc.) is so convenient. If you have not seen it, I highly recommend watching Jamie Hyneman's (from Mythbusters) M5 shop tour--it is a fairly short video available online. In Hyneman's tour, he highlights phone stations located throughout his shop, where at multiple locations he has several identical items (e.g., paper, sharpie, pen, scissors, tape, etc). While I do not have a shop, I took inspiration from Hyneman in having certain items spread throughout my house/garage for convenient access--it really saves time scrounging for a pen/paper/scissors/etc.
Finally, possibly the best thing about having these is that it saves me from the mortal sin of using my better half's sewing scissors to cut inappropriate things.
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Don't mess with ratty checkering. I purchased the checkering tool handle and the F-1 head, hoping to restore some well-worn checkering on a 1970's S&W. There was enough of each channel left, I thought, to be able to follow it with this tool. Absolutely not: even the fine tool is aggressive enough to pay no mind to the existing checkering and instead simply wander with the wood. My conclusion: if the checkering is bad enough that you want to fix it, it's bad enough to go to the bidding side and buy a pair of grips.
Larry Potterfield makes checkering look easy in his Midway video. So if you're bent on keeping the original grips, send them to Larry or another professional. Don't try it at home.
Now I'm off to look fir a pair of K-frame Magna stocks . . .
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Nice for the Price. I bought these tags to hang on my homebrew beer bottles. For me, the tags are more practical than labels. I frequently wash and reuse the bottles, and the labels would just get ruined.
These tags are on the small side, so I have just enough room to write the name of the beer and the date it was brewed or bottled. For me, the small size isn't a drawback, and they actually look kind of cool hanging from the bottles. One side of the tag is smooth and glossy, and the other side has a matte finish.
The only drawback I have with this item is the string used to attach the tags. It's a coarse string that can get frayed on the ends easily. It's similar to a coarse natural rope. On the one hand, the coarseness pairs well with my brown beer bottles. However, it doesnt match the smooth finish of the tags. I wouldnt recommend the string if you're going to use it on a wedding favor or something fancy. Otherwise, the tags themselves are pretty nice for the price (about $5).
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The coolest stuff in the whole world. I got this to use for making jewelry...something called "Jett Set" is used for holding small jewelry parts while doing things like setting stones. However, in Rio Grande's online catalog, a pound of Jett Set is $35! I took a chance, hoping this was similar, and it is. Significantly cheaper, and works great!
I couldn't wait to try it out...it works by putting the plastic pellets in hot water, they become pliable and bond together, and you can mold whatever the heck you want! A handle for tools, an iPhone stand...I'm thinking about molding it into a bracelet! I tried making a sports mouthgard...not sure why. I don't play team sports. It can apparently be sanded and worked into whatever shape you want.
Anyway, I think this would make a great stocking stuffer for the geek in your life. Have fun, make stuff!
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Surprisingly good--edit. I really wanted these for the smaller pieces, particularly the snippers. I didn't expect them to be nearly as sharp as they turned out to be, nor be as precise as they are. Quite happy with this purchase, and will certainly use these cutting tools regularly. They're all great for cutting fabric and thread, which was my reason for purchasing.
**January 21, 2013...Sadly, the snippers are already showing signs of failure. As I've often found in previously purchased snips, they begin to separate at the joint and the blades don't touch everywhere they're supposed to. I have yet to discover a way to tighten them without breaking the outer shell. That said, I'm still very happy with the other pieces, which show no signs at all of being less than they were at purchase.
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Recommended. I like these beeswax pastilles. They came in the heavy zipper plastic bag, just as pictured. They are very white and there is no bad odor to them as mentioned by others in reviews of other brands. They are thin, round slivers. Shipping was quick.
I made an antibiotic cream with these pellets, melting them in the top of a double boiler with coconut oil. They did take a bit longer to melt than I had thought they would, considering the thinness of the pieces and I ended up with a few bits in the cream that are obvious....they melt on the skin though with some massaging in. Next time I will watch until I think they are melted and then wait another few minutes to be sure. This was not a big deal and I probably rushed things too much since I was anxious to get the cream made. I did wait until the mixture started to cool before adding my essential oils and nearly waited too long as the mixture firmed up quickly.
All in all, this vendor offers a really nice beeswax for a reasonable price. I would definitely buy from them again and I recommend this product to others.
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Works for making your skin pale. Okay, so I'm biracial, and with this, I'm very dark. With my dark complexion, I've never really been able to cosplay, as all the characters I love are white. But I got an idea after purchasing the gray snazaroo, because it covered me completely. So I got the skin color shade to test if it would work again. Now I'm happy to say I will be able to cosplay both Nepeta Leijon AND Rose Lalonde without having my ethnicity getting in the way! But I will say this. If using any color, it needs to be paired with another makeup as well, otherwise it is a tad splotchy. Otherwise, perfect! And super cheap for the results I got!
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Not what I expected. I was in need of cheap henna bottles that are Prime and these looked perfect. 5 tips and two bottles for around $6? Awesome.
However when my package arrived, I was missing a pink tip, so I had 4, and my package claimed it included 4 tips. Now why would they advertise it includes 5 tips, when the package I received says 4? I could live with that, but then as I opened one of the bottles that they store the tips in (Not a very good idea!) One of the tips PUNCTURED the bottle straight through and it's now useless. So before ordering keep in mind you may or may not (based on some of the reviews) receive only 4 tips and be very careful getting the tips out of the bottle, as they are placed so poorly inside. To return my packaging, it costs more than what I paid for. I'd move on if I were you. Don't get jipped!
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Hours of fun for my 5 year old. I bought this for my 5 year old daughter because she really wanted Orbeez and I thought the prices were outrageous. She has not stopped playing with these for hours! She loves to watch them grow, then when they are "adults" according to her, they can be used for hand massages and just to play with. It is funny how the simple things keep them busy for the longest amount of time. I put the adults in a tupperware for her and life is very very good for one little girl right now!
I am very happy with this seller because the product came quickly and in good shape. The color of the balls is very nice and they worked great when expanding them. We had a few broken ones, and they went right in the houseplant pots here in the house, but overall, most were in good shape. I ordered some more of these from a different seller on amazon just to get a wider range of color and I regret it. They are 3 days late so far arriving and I don't think I will get them in time for Christmas. This company ships fast and you can't go wrong with their product.
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STUNNING washi tapes. The washi tapes were well packaged and arrived quickly. All were packaged in a plastic box. All the washi tapes were brand new and in great condition. I have a lot of different washi tape but these aren't like any of the ones I own and are very unique. I have always love using washi tape so I was very excited for all these gorgeous washi tapes. The washi tapes look and feel high quality and expensive. Although I really love all the washi tapes, the gray floral washi tape was my personal favorite because I love the gray and yellow combination. I wasn't expecting to fall in love with all the different patterns but the washi's are even more stunning in person. For some reason the pink and orange floral washi tape is slightly bigger compared to the other ones. However, all come with a a good amount of washi tape. I'm sure I will be using them for a long time.
The washi tapes stick well to any surface and are also easy to peel off. I personally use washi to decorate my planner and I would highly recommend this to anyone who loves scrapbooking, making cards and decorating. There are awesome youtube videos that shows you step by step on how to decorate things with washi tape.
Get this washi tape set from Evermae Design Co. now! I guarantee that you won't regret it!
(I received this product at a discounted price. However, my review is my honest opinion.)
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Good Little Studs. These studs are small but still a good size. I counted them out and there were exactly 100 studs and screw backings. I was happy and a little surprised there were 100, in my experience it has been a little over or under the stated number. I haven't used them all yet but the ones that I have used have all screwed together nicely. I used some on a backpack and they seemed to stay on well. You can screw them together by hand or screwdriver. Just make sure it is very tight. The color is a nice gold but some of the spikes did seem a little off colored, they had some spots on it so that it wasn't as visibly attractive, luckily it was only a few. I will probably be ordering again to use for a jacket. Full disclosure: I received these at a discount in return for my honest and unbiased review. All opinions are my own.
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It was easy enough to use on the portion of my shoe . I bought this to help stretch a pair of athletic shoes I had purchased that seemed a bit snug. My biggest issue is how quickly the spray comes out when the bottle is squeezed. I had a puddle in my shoe without much of a squeeze. Essentially it seemed that this was just alcohol and water mixed at least from the smell of the liquid.
It was easy enough to use on the portion of my shoe I needed to stretch and it did an okay job in helping to get a little more give in that area that I didn't have before. I think this would work best when used in conjunction with a shoe stretcher where consistent pressure could be applied to the area needed to stretch. I don't think its a bad product, but the way it is designed to come out of the bottle seems flawed and the amount it helped to stretch the shoe wasn't as much as I was hoping. It helps some, but you might need more than just this product to do the job.
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Good. This was my first time using an iron-on transfer, and I was pleasantly surprised at how well it turned out. My transfer contained text only with one small image. I had no problem with the printing or ironing on. The result looked good. There is a visible clear film behind the text, and it's a little stiff, but not too bad (and to be expected). I have washed the shirt once, and it still looks good.
Now my complaint. Nowhere in online descriptions or on the package itself does it specify whether this is for light or dark color fabrics - one might think either. The instructions inside do say to use white or light colors only, I have not tried them on a dark fabric. Why don't they make a product for dark colors?
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Finally, A Truly Good Wick. .................................I ordered a spool of this after exhaustive research and comparison, trying to figure out what the various terms mean and how wicks are made, etc. This is a 100 foot spool of wonderful, long burning wick that works very well in my 12 ounce candle jars. My goal was to make homemade emergency candles that will burn reliably for several hours each time they are needed.
First I cut my wicks and tied a knot at the bottom of each, then dipped each one in warm wax (soy/beeswax blend) to stiffen them. Then I wound one end around bamboo sticks and balanced it across the top of each jar. Next, I poured a little wax--this is a messy process-- into each jar to "weight" the bottom of the wick. When that part had cooled down and begun to harden, I filled the jars to the top, being careful to keep the wicks centered over the top of the jars. After letting them sit overnight, I unwound the wicks and cut them to the same height as the jars themselves.
Candle making videos abound on youtube. Check them out and enjoy your journey--it is an artform to make truly good candles.
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Hours of Creative Fun. I got the genuine Rainbow Loom and I could not be happier with its quality and value. The loom and hook are plastic but well made. The colors in the set of rainbow silicone bands that's included in the package are beautiful, and there were no broken bands. There is a sheet of detailed illustrated instructions how to make simple bracelets. My daughter mastered those quickly, then started making more advanced bracelets following the instructions on Rainbow Loom's YouTube page. The rainbow loom is a fun toy that provides hours of entertainment and teaches kids patience and the joy of creating something on their own. It's a great gift idea for kids 8 and up.
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didn't work for my application. I was adhering a wheel back onto a heater that had fallen off because a video fell out of the 'over the door' organizer and knocked the wheel off. I was in disbelief when it happened but I saw the whole thing and shook my head in disappointment that my heater's wheel was mounted so flimsily that this could happen.
I purchased this to 'glue' it back on and it worked...but did not stay. The wheel came off within 1 or 2 months so now I have to try to put it back on with this or some other product. For now, I've used old cd cases to prop that side of the heater up so that it sets evenly. We've had nothing but Polar Vortexes for the past 6-8 weeks with no end in site so I'm not doing anything with the heater until we're past this weather.
I don't think the adhesive itself is bad, just that it perhaps was the wrong medium for the repair I was attempting.
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First time candle maker. This soy wax is perfect if you're just starting to make candles. Shipped fast in a large resealable bag.
I didn't want to invest yet in a bunch of supplies since I didn't know if I wanted to stick with this or not (making Xmas gifts for now). After heavy research and making 5 imperfect candles, this is how I finally figured out how to make beautiful candles with very few store bought supplies:
1) Clean glasses and ceramic cups/bowls/jars thoroughly. I used mason jars I had at home and bought a few ceramic cups from thrift stores.
2) Melted wax flakes in a cleaned tin can (ones that hold canned food), inside a heavy-bottomed pot. Don't turn up heat too high.
3) Use candy thermometer to track temperature while gently stirring flakes until melted. Remove can holding wax from heat when thermometer reads 180-185 degrees F.
4) Depending on type of fragrance you're using, let wax cool until you're able to add fragrance. I used fragrance oils from Candle Science (<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/B0092RNCSY/dp/B0092RNCSY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">B0092RNCSY</a> most of which were safe to add at 180 degrees F.
5) While wax cools, thread wicks through wick tabs (<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/B001683N86/dp/B001683N86/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">B001683N86</a> I fray the end that's going to the bottom of the candle so when I make the wick taught later I won't pull the wick out. If you don't want to purchase wick tabs I found this method to also work ([...]
6) If using glass, run it under a hair dryer or hot water to warm up the glass. This will help the wax bond with the glass instead of making holes along the sides.
7) Place the wick and wick tab inside the container. Pour in just enough wax to cover the top of the wick tab. Don't worry about the placement--just make sure it's at the bottom and covered with wax. Let the wax you just poured cool until it's slightly opaque (should not be liquid, but not completely solid), and then press wick tab down gently (I used a chopstick) into the middle of your container. This wax will harden over the wick tab so it'll stay anchored at the bottom. By the time the wax hardens, the rest of your wax should be ready to pour.
8) Let the rest of the wax continue to cool until 110-115 degrees F. Pour in the rest of the wax, leaving some space at the top of the container so wax won't overflow when burning later.
6) Wrap a rubber band around the center of a pen or pencil. *Gently* guide the end of the wick into the rubber band. Make the wick stand taught and straight and rest pencil or pen over the top of your container.
6) Let the candle cool undisturbed. Don't make the mistake I made by putting it in the fridge! It'll cause cracks over the top if you cool it too quickly. I remove the rubber band off the wick when it feels pretty stable (usually no longer than 20-30 min. after wax poured).
7) If cracks or any other imperfections do appear over the top, run a hair dryer over the top on low. It'll melt the top layer and settle beautifully with a slightly frosty appearance.
8) In 24 hours your candle will be ready to burn! I hope these tips can help another beginner out! :)
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Wrong peices and used. This just arrived. Started to assemble, I came to the last peices (the clamp part) and I don't have the correct peices!!! The holes that are supposed to be there for the screws, aren't!! And I can tell it was used because there is some writing from an ink pen on one of the peices, and now I can see why it was returned, because the clamp parts are missing the needed screw holes!! Ridiculous! So rather than waste my time by unassembling it and returning and waiting around for another one, because it's needed, I'm going to have to drill my own holes in! Oh and I guess the other reviews about it being wobbly are right, it has a slight wobble and doesn't seem super sturdy. Hopefully when I get it all together it actually works out. But because of the peices being wrong and it is obviously used (I don't really have a problem with used, but full price especially when there's ink writing that's clearly not supposed to be there and there's wrong peices) I'm giving it a two star. It was relatively easy to assemble by following the pictured directions.
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The Best Set of Bottle Cutting Tools Ever. These are the absolutely best bottle cutting tools on the market - because I have tried pretty well all of them. This bottle cutter is the only one that allows me to make perfectly straight scores 100% of the time. There is no twisting or spiraling and that means I get bottles which separate with perfectly straight edges. Not leaving jagged edges, cracks or shards of glass saves me huge amounts of time finishing them and I don't need to worry about ruining expensive rare bottles that I cut. The cutter is precise and very well constructed. The carbide cutting wheel seems to last forever. I make a lot of bottle lamps where I separate the bottle, insert some electronics and bond the bottle sections back together again. Creator's Bottle Cutter allows me to cut the bottle straight and with zero loss of glass making separation line in the finished product almost seamless. If like me, you also up-cycle bottles into drinking mugs and candle burners, you end up with a lot of cut off bottle necks and tops. The Glastoppers provide an excellent means of turning those tops into creative drinking glasses with stems. Finally, the bottle neck cutting tool is another unique blessing. While it is the only device I have found that will cut the neck of a bottle, this tool will also score places other than the neck on small or very small bottles especially ones with irregular shapes. I have attached a photo of a small 8 oz (237 ml) Canada Dry bottle. It's smaller than a beer bottle and has more curves than Lady Gaga. For me, the Creator's tools and accessories are a fantastic value and are completely enabling my bottle cutting and recycling innovations. Cheers, Murray
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Makes perfect sized bath bombs. These palm sized bath bomb molds make the perfect size bath bombs. Here is my latest recipe:
Rose Petal Fizzing Bath Bombs
1/2 C Baking Soda
1/2 C Citric Acid
1/4 C Corn Starch
1/4 C Epsom Salt
And just for fun, real rose petals broken up. Whole petals have a tendency to make the bombs fall apart. < Mix all dry ingredients first, then add wet ingredients a tiny bit at a time. I use a few drops of rose colored food coloring, 1 Tablespoon of mildly scented sesame bath oil, and 3 Tablespoons of coconut oil. Mix with a whisk to keep the color off your skin and pack into bath bomb molds. This recipe makes about 5 1/2 average fizzy bath bombs with the Ian's Choice molds.
Thanks to Ian's Choice for the promotional price to try this product in exchange for my honest review, Love them!
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Makes good die cuts. I use the 12x12" Bazzill Basics green assortment for die cutting--mainly stems and leaves. It is a good weight for producing a clean die cut. It also produces a crisp stamped image on the reverse of the textured side.
I generally use the 8.5"x11" inch Bazzill card stock for my card base. One sheet will produce 2 A2 cards (4.25"x5.5"). The only problem with Bazzill card stock is that the grain runs the wrong way if I am trying to print 2 A2 cards from one 8.5"x11" sheet. This sometimes makes it difficult to fold the card in half. If the card stock is heavily textured, I may have to clean up the fold with a file or a small pair of scissors.
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This Kit Has Many Uses Other than Modging. I bought this at a wonderful price from Amazon when it popped up "you might also like" after buying some Modge Podge. I thought - what the heck? I don't have a brayer and the scraper/squeegee tool might be useful. This may sound silly, but I was amazed! The brayer and squeegee were incredibly helpful tools on a decoupage project - easy to use even for a beginner like me. Then I realized all the other uses for the brayer and it's a permanent tool in my crafting arsenal. I use it to smooth paper onto my Silhouette mats, smooth out projects I've adhered with various adhesives, and to ink up embossing pads. I was looking into getting a brayer and was a little overwhelmed by the selection and price. The squeegee is useful for vinyl craft when burnishing during the transfer and adhere process. Way better than a credit card! I'm glad I bought this set. Great up-sell, Amazon ;)
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Arrived damaged by manufacturer. I returned this unusable product. I expected that this would require some adjustment and tweaking, but the unit was so poorly assembled that this was not possible. The cutting head was just flopping around because two of the three screws which hold it in place had been broken during the assembly. The screws were twisted off inside the screw holes, so there was no way to simply replace them.
No alignment or quality checks could have been done at the factory due to the loose printing head. In my opinion, and it is virtually impossible for the person doing the assembly to not notice that they had broken the screws. The manufacturer's "don't care" attitude is reflected in this and the way the accessories had been shoved on top of the printing mechanism.
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Off-brand" quality. Opt for the real deal bands instead. These are definitely "off-brand". Color is inconsistent and not as vibrant, the mm width is inconsistent, elasticity is inconsistent. They break more frequently. I didn't count the number of pieces because ain't nobody got time for that.
But if your kid makes as many rainbow loom bracelets as mine does, then it is a good deal; a lot of bands for a bargain price. It's a whole lotta bands and a whole lotta colors. I won't buy these again, though, because the buck or two saved isn't worth the frustration of a broken band after an hour of making a bracelet. I suggest buying actual Rainbow Loom Brand rubber bands instead.
This arrived in an envelope via USPS, not UPS like most Amazon fulfilled Items.
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Self activated while sitting on shelf :( not ready for instant use. This product worked well once ready- nice size, consistent heat, kept hot long enough, and heated quickly.
However....
-if not used within a week or two the item would self activate while on my shelf and require boiling to return to its ready state (frustrating when you go to use it and it's not ready). For this reason alone, I wouldn't recommend it. Also...
-several times it didn't return to it's original state even after the recommended amount of boiling time ( it took 5-10 minutes longer)
-it requires a large amount of water and a large pot
-once boiled, the recommended towel on the bottom of the pot (to keep it from scorching) had to be dealt with (hot & soggy)
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LOVE it. I recently got my punch and I LOVE it! It is easy to use, you get a variety of cuts on one punch, and it's good and sturdy (a bit bigger than I had anticipated, but I can deal with that). I have other "punch around the page" punches and they are no where near as accurate or easy to use...and with those, you have two punches instead of one. And this punch still offers more with the option of doing a border cut, inner cut, or both.
When I got it, on thicker cardstock, some of the cuts were not as crisp and clean as I'd have liked. I also noticed in a few spots that there was what appeared to be an oily stain near the cut edge...would assume residue left on the punch from manufacturing. I emailed the company to get suggestions on how to take care of these issues and they responded with easy resolutions.
I am so impressed with this punch, I am hoping to purchase more in the near future and replace some of my other punches!
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Very difficult to use after punching at least 20 pictures. This tool is difficult to use and often is hard to pry apart to place another photograph in. The punch doesn't always let go! A couple of pictures have punched fairly easily, hence my rating of two. I'm currently frustrated because the leftovers of a picture is stuck in the tool as I type this review. Also, actually getting the tool to punch through completely takes all of my body weight and that doesn't always work. Perhaps my tool is defective? Even unlocking the tool when trying to use it initially was difficult. I purchased this tool to stop butchering pictures when working on my Project Life album, so hopefully it starts to like me soon.
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I will admit to being disappointed. It didn't cut out the paper so much . I was very excited to get this punch after ordering. After delivery & the first time using it, I will admit to being disappointed. It didn't cut out the paper so much as just tear the edges. After a while of using it though I realized it would only punch out craft paper ( if doubled) , nothing thinner or thicker! Anything else results in the paper being torn, the punch sticking, or the paper just getting scored, never properly punched out. This punch has actually broken after only a few weeks of ownership, & even less time of being used because it 'cut'...(please)...so crappily. The overall quality was so flimsy, with the major components being plastic, & only the cutting surfaces & the spring the controlled them being made of metal. I am VERY disappointed in this product & strongly suggest that anyone thinking about purchasing one of these punches takes into consideration the fact that they may be purchasing a new one all too soon.
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Perfect and easy to use. I used these during my first time making candles. I used them with soy wax and they worked out very well. The colors are very vibrant! I was pleasantly surprised at how easy these dissolved and what beautiful colors the produced! I used one dye chip per pound of wax and the colors were very beautiful! I attempted using 2-3 chips to make the colors darker and it didn't really make any difference, so keep in mind lavender is light purple, and no matter how many you use, it will stay light purple. This is the same with all the colors, no matter how many dye chips you add it will stay the same shade. I used these with soy wax. I have not tested them with beeswax or paraffin.
EDIT: Since using all the dye chips, I have since bought another bag and they are still the same great quality. I highly recommend for new and experienced candle makers a like. I have added pictures of candles I have made with these dye chips. Please note the white speckling on the tops of the candles is normal for soy wax and is not a result of the dye chips.
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Multi-Purpose Sketchbook/Journal. I have used Strathmore products for years and have never been disappointed in the quality of their items. The 5.5x8.5 hardbound sketchbook has been my constant companion as a journal for about 9 years now. I used to use ruled journals but this simple blank sketchbook offers much more flexibility in my writing.
The size makes it easy to carry around in my purse, small backpack or laptop case. It is discreet and professional looking. The pages are quality 60lb acid-free paper with a little bit of tooth which makes for a nice drawing experience.
As a museum professional I am always interested in the longevity and durability of the media I use for my personal journals. Many of the books sold as journals are poorly bound. Before I began using Strathmore books, the other books would fall apart well before I finished filling them up. The binding of this Strathmore hardbound consists of 6 signatures sewn through the fold and glued together. It easily opens up completely flat.
I have filled up 5 or 6 of these little books now and they have held up very well under daily use. They have become a catch-all for notes, to-do lists, random thoughts, reminders, brainstorms and doodles. Although they are useful, my computer and multi-media phone just do not offer the same satisfying experience of putting pencil to paper.
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Horrible. I own probably a dozen or so Fiskars scissors and use them right along with my Ginghers; my Fiskars have always held up just as well through the beatings my sewing and crafting put them through and repeated home sharpenings. I picked up this pair to replace the MicroTips from my sewing bag because I wanted to try their RazorEdge line and I liked the idea of the blade guard. UGH!
This is the worst pair of scissors I've ever used, bad enough that I felt compelled to write a review. The blade dulls with the slightest usage and I'm constantly tightening the nut that holds the blades together. Because the balance is off, the Softgrip handles aren't even comfortable. I never thought I'd say this about a pair of Fiskars but this was a waste.
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It's pretty and it works. Just so we're clear, this is an ENTIRE GIFT SET! It came with the warmer AND FIVE packages of scented wax with 6 cubes each. What a deal!! The warmer came with a bulb. It does look pretty and the photos posted by other Amazon users are spot on to what I've got. The top dish that holds the wax is removable and holds 3 cubes MAX. The bottom of the warmer does have a soft touch felt material to keep from scratching your table top. I'll ballpark the cord at 5 foot. About 1 foot down the cord from the warmer is the on/off wheel. The bulb does the job, but pretty slowly. With 3 new cubes in the dish, it's a good 30 mins before they are melty. After an hour, the cubes are still easily recognizable. It's a strong 1:30 before it's just a pool of wax. Ehhh not a huge deal though. They smell all the way through that. :-) My one complaint would be with the top dish. It's clear. This means the sides project this beautiful colorful image on the wall, but a bit of plain white light shines through the top dish above the colors. Really wish they would have used colored glass for the dish. Even blacking it completely out would be preferable to the plain light bulb light shining through. Again, not a huge deal. Kinda bugged me though. Still, not enough to knock off a star. :-)
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Nice Selection. My kids are all grown so I now spoil my nieces and nephews. I like to have fun things on hand for them. I ordered had ordered face paint so I could have fun things on hand when they come over. They really enjoyed it so I ordered the Face Painting Stencils for Kids Tool Kit & GIFT Bag, USA Professional Body and Face Paint Stencil Accessory Set: BEST 24 Boys and Girls Reusable Designs, Brushes, Sponges, Glitter to go along with it.
This weekend I was ready for them. This has a great selection and comes with the appropriate tools which is nice but the stencil was kind of hard to wrap or place against a tiny face. This would be easier on a larger face as I noticed that it worked better my older nephews. Unless it was a silicone completely flexible stencil I cannot think of what else would work when a face is that small. The smaller designs worked well (they were thrilled by the way- I am the cool aunt!)
I received this product at a discount in exchange for a fair, honest and unbiased review. Please do not discount my review because of this. I myself rely heavily on reviews when I am shopping online so please be assured my opinions are my own. I would never encourage anyone to spend their hard earned money on something that I did not think was worth it. I hope you find my review helpful to you in some way :-)
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Perfect for repairing leather furniture. Available in many colors. Very easy to work with. I needed to fix a ~2" tear on my couch, where a seam had broken. I found a Youtube video that recommended using <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Ritza-25/dp/B00ZL4BIRY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Ritza 25</a> for this application: https://youtu.be/Y0EL7K2NhYs?t=465 At the time when I was looking, that brand wasn't available from Amazon Prime and I would have had to wait for a longer time. Turns out, Leathercraft's thread is apparently very comparable and available right away.
I was very happy with the quality of thread. The amount of wax was just right. It was easy to work with and I managed to lock it onto my <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/needles/dp/B0052UNSWU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">needles</a> on the first try. I was a little worried initially, as this required a technique that I was not previously familiar with; but this Youtube video explained it very well: https://youtu.be/Y0EL7K2NhYs?t=1013
I also really appreciated that the thread is available in so many different colors. I was able to match the color of my furniture, even though it is somewhat unusual in having royal blue leather.
Following the online instructions for saddle stitching resulted in a seam that is virtually indistinguishable from the factory-sewn seam: https://youtu.be/Y0EL7K2NhYs?t=4042 Also, since I was using a synthetic thread, after tying it off I briefly heated it with a lighter. This should fix the knot a little better. We'll see how that works out over time.
I'll definitely recommend this thread, although I honestly hope I won't need it again for many years...
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Wonderful moss for building your own terrarium. I am so pleased with this assortment of live moss. I am making a themed terrarium as a gift and I really wanted to use live moss rather than dried moss. This was absolutely perfect because it came with 5 different types of moss so I could really get into arranging them in the terrarium. Each moss is very unique and they look so cool altogether in the terrarium. The cushion mosses are my personal favorite, my assortment came with two variations of cushion moss and they are just so cute! They arrived on time are were still very fresh when I took them out of the box. The seller provided an informative sheet that described each moss and how to plant and care for them. Also this assortment included enough moss to fill 2 terrarium dishes (one about 9 inches in diameter, and the other about 4 inches in diameter). Overall I am 110% satisfied with this purchase and am even considering making another terrarium because the finished produce turned out so adorable! (NOTE: I did use one other plant in my terrarium that was not part of the moss assortment. That plant is called Baby's Tears and it is placed behind the house front in my terrarium.)
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Great knife for carving wood. Quality made. This is an excellent knife for wood carving. For the price, I don't see how you could do any better. I just got done carving a project for several hours and it performed wonderfully. The edge stayed very sharp throughout, with no need to strop.
The blade came very sharp, there was a small wire edge in some areas of the cutting edge, but I don't mind that on a $20 knife. I stropped the knife and revitalized it to it's intended razor state. The grind of the blade is perfect for woodworking, as there is no relief edge, apart from the main grind. This allows for very precise cuts with very little unintended drift. The tip of this knife is very fine and perfect for detail work.
My only cons for this knife are that the handle is a completely symmetrical tapered oval cylinder shape. Although this is ergonomically comfortable, there is no distinction on the handle which way you are supposed to hold for the cutting edge to be facing outwards. Although this may seem like common sense, The blade being almost a mirror polish, your eye does not always tell you the correct information when working on a project for several hours. There were several times that I picked the knife up and was about to press into a cut with the cutting edge against my thumb. Luckily, I realized my mistake before any injury. I will probably carve the handle and put some finger grooves and this will solve this problem.
Also don't expect much from the sheath, it's just a cheap plastic sleeve that the knife sort of fits into, the belt carry tab is pretty much unusable. I removed it. Again, for the price I'm not really complaining. The sheath does it's job protecting the edge and nothing more.
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Best investment. This stuff is absolutely amazing!! I can't say how much I wish I had known about it sooner. I bought a bead rack to cook my polymer beads on and it has been a pain because the pins that you put the beads on do not sit in the grooves tightly at all so the slightest little bump would bring them sliding down which could turn into burnt clay or unevenly cooked beads. Well once I saw a video on youtube with some little red bumps on the slots I looked into it and she had used this product to make her own slots that are just the size of the bead pins. I can not rave enough how much hassle this has saved me. That alone is worth the price. I only wish there was a way to save the product once you open a packet without it having to go to waste but I understand that is the nature of the product it has to be able to air dry so any that is exposed to the air will dry. They are small enough packets so I was able to portion it out without any going to waste and only used two packets in my project. I am deciding what to use the rest on and am so happy I bought it.
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Works well, takes a little practice. Product works as described. The instruction manual is a bit difficult to read. This is what worked for me: (Safety glasses!) use the provided allen wrench to adjust the scoring blade so it touches the bottle. Adjust the wing nut and slide the base so the rollers support the bottle. Apply light pressure to the bottle while rolling towards you (you should hear the glass being scored) and only go around once. You should see a light score line. I gently laid the bottle in my sink with the score line over the drain. I used a pyrex measuring cup to pour stove-boiled water (don't use microwave boiled water-it's not hot enough) on the score line while slowly turning the bottle (do NOT pick up the bottle to rotate). I then used the sink faucet to direct cold water along the score line as I rotated the bottle (again, do NOT pick up the bottle). You may hear a loud crack, you should also see the score line turn white. The two parts should just separate cleanly. I then used 80-grit sandpaper on the flat surface of the break and a Dremel tool to sand the inside and outside edges. It's a little tricky, but once you get the hang of it, it works fine. I practiced on beer bottles to get the hang of it. I also tried a thicker walled liquor bottle and that did not work at all. It's really ideal for wine bottle thickness.
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Nozzle gets stuck and keeps spraying. I bought this despite the negative reviews because I had seen so many cute projects done with it. I figured if these people figured out how to use it, so can I. Well, I was wrong. I used it on a project for my wedding where I was spraying the bottom half of a glass jar. The spray looked wonderful, it was full of glitter but I wanted to do a few coats to make it really sparkle. After the first coat, the nozzle just got stuck, I pulled it up and got glitter all over my hands but no biggie. Third coat, the nozzle got stuck completely, I had to let it spray out all over my grass until the can was empty.
Don't waste your money with this one, maybe if you can find it on clearance at a store near you but don't buy it for near to $8 plus shipping. It might work for a project or two but certainly is not reliable. The can, even though the photo makes it look regular size, it is definitely small. I know, it says in the description the size but I wasn't sure how big a normal spray can is.
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A MUST have for your little lefty. I have to preface my brief (it is only scissors after all, how much can you really say!?) review that this was the first pair of lefty scissors my "I have no idea where she gets her leftiness from" daughter ever used. That being said, WOW, what a difference!! They're a nice size for her, we've had them over a year since she was 3 and now she's 5. She would really struggle with "normal" righty scissors that I had and I just was clueless that there even was such a thing as different-handed scissors. These are true lefties, they're easy to grip, cut very well, and just such a help to her. If you have a lefty child, even if you don't buy this exact pair, left-handed scissors is one of the things I would most highly recommend you purchase.
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Great tools - holder is not the same as in product photo. I like the real thing! I've tried a bunch of other generic brands and the blades and handles are not as good (and in some cases a bit dangerous to use). X-acto tools have always been solid for me.
So why the 4-stars? In the product picture shown the holder for the tools is made of plastic. The one I received has foam instead (see attached photo). The cutouts in the foam for the tools is really deep, so you have to go digging into the foam to fetch them. And it's FOAM holding CUTTING TOOLS, which means over time this foam will get all chewed up. I would much rather have the product shown in the picture versus the one I received. Maybe others received the one as pictured...but I wish I had the plastic insert instead of the foam.
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