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These papers are beautiful. Exactly what I wanted. This is the first time I have made the effort to write a review of a product. These papers are beautiful. Exactly what I wanted. They are very thin (tissue paper) sheets in a variety of colors. It is perfect for sculpturing in paper or paper mache or other paper crafts. I also really appreciated the personal touches included in the product.. I felt that the company wanted to have that personal connection with their customers. The papers came in a very nice mulberry paper bag and extra flowers and paper cuts were included, as well as a personal note- hand written. In today's internet commerce, there is very little feeling of personal attention. I recommend this product, and I will check out what else this company has to offer.
The product was delivered on time, and very nicely packed.
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Real Craftsmanship - That rusts when get wet and not oiled. Changing my review. These scissors are as good as I first reviewed. 5 star UNLESS...
you get them wet or use them in the kitchen. they are super sharp scissors but they are not to be used in the kitchen or anywhere else where they might get wet. They rust terribly. My wife put them in the dishwasher.... almost ruined. Still sharp but these are going to the craft drawer. Way too expensive for kids crafts.
Bummer.
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These are the scissors that will stay in your family. I know it sounds silly but it's true. My mom still has my grand parents kitchen scissors. They are that good and worth every penny.
I was tired of the Chinese crap and this was exactly what I was looking for. Buy them. You will. Not be disappointed.
Thank you
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and these designs are a lot of fun. I just got an embosser. I can't believe these are STILL in stock anywhere! I bought these from Amazon about 10 years ago (give or take), and these designs are a lot of fun. I just got an embosser, and if any of your embossing folders have a small and consistent design, these flowers take to it perfectly. There are also pages of leaves, some fences, and a few butterflies. Large designs good for scrapbooking, and small designs for cards. Great colours, too. Only strange punch-out is one that is a circle with an odd little tab. After all this time, still haven't figured out what it's used for. Overall, a nice set!
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Cut easily. We have gotten so many kid scissors over the years, yet we can never seem to find any when we need them, so this 12 pack was a godsend. I wish it came with some sort of rack or container to keep them in, but I guess you can always make your own.
The scissors themselves seem very good. They cut cleanly and easily through nearly all of the materials I tried except for the thick corrugated cardboard found in cardboard boxes, and even that was doable, if a struggle. The blade itself is quite short, even for children's scissors, so it will take quite a few snips to get through your cutting. The tips of these scissors are a good combination of pointed and rounded. When the scissors are closed, the point is rounded so you can't get poked. But when the scissors are open there is a sharp tip on each side which makes for good cutting, but can pose a potential hazard for very young children. The product information says for ages 6+, but I would say kids as young as 4 or 5 could easily handle ... Read more
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The Logan mat cutter made it simple to cut consistent mats with perfect corners. About half of the mats were for . I ordered this because I had about a dozen items that needed mats and I had struggled in the past to make clean corners with just an X-acto knife. The Logan mat cutter made it simple to cut consistent mats with perfect corners. About half of the mats were for small pictures and the others were for 16 x 20 frames. Both were simple and professional looking. The only problem I encountered was due to being left-handed. Using my right hand to control the cutter was somewhat awkward, but I got the hang of it pretty quickly. Probably not enough demand for a left-handed model, but it would be nice. I know there are a lot of southpaws in the arts, so maybe we just need to demand a little respect.
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Very helpful product but has some downsides. Pros:
Easy to organize socks and underwear.
Makes finding socks and underwear super easy.
Cons:
You need 1.5 of these dividers to fit a single standard dresser drawer (comes with 2).
Does not accommodate men's boxer briefs very well. (The only way I can fit them in the compartments is by folding them over twice lengthwise, then rolling them into a tube shape, only then will they BARELY fit into the compartment).
These dividers are not tall enough for standard dresser drawers. I have a standard size dresser. I could easily stack another layer of these on top of the first layer, although that wouldn't be too helpful. They should make them a little taller so you can fit more in and make better use of the drawer height.
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Poor quality control - Part Deux. [Edited 6/12/2013]
Purchased this item as I have the pliers set and am pleased with their quality. Not so with this hole punch! Two of the punches are damaged. Where is the German standard of manufacture and rigid quality control? ... ARRRGGGHHH! (That's the sound made by an unsatisfied customer.) Will exchange for another one. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Okay, so after the minor hassle of returning the first one, I've received and examined the second one. It works fine! This is the type of quality I've come to expect of Knipex products. Edited the rating from the previous two stars (yeah, I was a bit peeved when I wrote the previous review :p) to 5 stars.
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Not for A5 use. I bought this for the A5 punch function, which it claims to do. Once it arrived I realized the paper had to be punched twice to get that size, by flipping the paper around and doing it again. This in and of itself is inefficient and annoying when needing to do more than a few pages. I tried to get past that and still use it. You pull out a little guide to the mark for A5 and line the paper against it before punching. Well, that guide is off and it does not create a punch in the correct place. So you're left to guess and that's just ridiculous with having to do a page twice, and guess the second time. I do not recommend this for the A5 punch function. For smaller sizes I can see that it would work just fine
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These are nice blocks. I ordered them to be used as . These are nice blocks. I ordered them to be used as baby blocks and to be a craft project at my baby shower. I used these non toxic fabric markers...
Fabric Markers Permanent Art Markers 24 SET Premium Quality Fine Tip MINIMAL BLEED fabric pens By Crafts 4 ALL .Child safe & non-toxic
and they worked excellent! Bright colors that did not bleed on the blocks. 4 starts because the blocks are not all super smooth on the edges, even a bit splintery and will need to be sanded before I would feel comfortable giving them to baby. But some of the blocks were perfectly fine. If you weren't giving them to a baby, I think they would be fine left as is. Overall pretty satisfied.
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Don't believe the one-star reviews, read this first. This is a great beginner set for two reasons:
1. They give you a lot of metal for the money. True, the cutting profiles and many of the side edges need to be cleaned up, but it will certainly hone your sharpening skills, and in the end you will have a really nice set of hand carving chisels.
2. Multiple profiles for not much money, plus a padded pouch!
The people giving this one star must think that for the little amount of money, they were to receive Veritas quality sharpened chisels. Come on, man...even most hand planes need at least one-two hours of honing, flattening, and finalizing the edge to get to the point where they are really useful.
Do they need cleaning and honing to make them sharp and useful? Certainly. But for this kind of money, for this many tools, I expect to spend an hour or two at my water wheel cleaning and honing up the profiles, side edges and any burrs that are left from the factory. And to be honest, I need the practice anyway.
The handles seem to be ash, and have a heavy varnish of some type on them. The metal ferrules on the ends are sufficient as long as you use wooden mallets to hit these with, not hammers. Never hit a chisel with a metal hammer.
Overall, where else are you going to get a set of 12 at this size, (about 7" each), with a lot of steel to work with?
As long as you recognize the fact you will have to clean them up, sharpen them, and hone the profiles, you can come away with a great set of beginner chisels!
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Go with brand X instead. I love the fact that there's a grid right on the transfer tape itself. Even if it looks straight, it might not be so the grid lines help getting the image on correctly. After that though, the transfer tape might let you down. It's bad enough that it's too sticky and you have to fight it in order to let go of the vinyl without ripping it or trying to pull up the fine cut lines in the vinyl (I'm not even talking about Cricut's stronggrip tape), but when you pull it off the vinyl, the transfer tape itself rips in pieces. So much for reusing it multiple times like you can for plain Contact paper or other transfer products. As much as I like Cricut products, this is not one of them.
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Works perfectly for me. I am just completing a "paper quilt" made with Japanese papers using a variation of the "Crazy Curves" fabric quilting template. The piece is 15" x 15" so I started with a piece of watercolor paper on which I drew a 15" x 15" grid marked out in 2 1/2" squares. Then I used the cutter to draw the circles (3 3/4" and 1 7/8" in diameter) in the appropriate places, so I would know where to place the cut-outs of Japanese paper. Then I used the cutter to cut circles of 3 3/4 inches and 1 7/8 inches of the Japanese papers to use as insets. This cutter performed perfectly. I used mostly large sheets of Japanese paper, so I had no problem with the cutter holding the paper steady as it cut. I did use three or four sheets of patterned Origami 5 7/8" x 5 7/8" squares. I marked the papers to be 5" squares and then used the cutter to cut out a 3 3/4 inch circle after which I cut the edges of the square down to 5". The cutter was able to hold the 5 7/8" squares steady, but I don't think it would have worked if I had cut the square down to 5" before I cut out the circle. I would definitely recommend this product for use with fine papers.
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My go-to basting spray. I've tried several other sprays which shall remain nameless. My favorite basting spray remains the June Tailor spray. I've read through the other reviews, and am honestly puzzled, because I have never experienced any of the issues described. In the interest of full disclosure, I've probably used at least 10-12 cans of this particular spray over the last six years, and even with changes to the can and formula, I've never had a bad experience with this product.
In my experience, shaking the can for several minutes as the label directs, and holding the can at a 45 degree angle while spraying produces a fine, even mist. Definitely recommend a light touch with this--a little goes a long way! The basting lasts at least a few months (the longest I've left a quilt basted but unquilted) and is repositionable. No gumming of my machine or hand-quilting needles has resulted.
Really, if there's any downside to the product, it is that it still has a somewhat heady chemical smell--I do advise cracking a window if you're using this indoors.
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Its a ok machine if you can get a laser tube that works from a shady manufacturer. I purchased this off of amazon thinking i would have a buffer of protection for such a high dollar amount purchase. I purchased the 60 watt unit. The system arrived and had a damaged laser tube. worked with the seller to get another one sent. It was a total joke and weeks of waiting as a dust covered (laser optics anyone) broken tube arrived that was 50 watt not the rated 60 watt. I had to purchase a tube from light object state side to get the machine to run. That said it runs fine now but its not designed to have the tube installed and shipped with out damage occurring. The main reason i purchased this is i love the cnc controller it uses. but working with CNCShop has been miserable. Expect to spend another 400-500 to get a new tube and get it installed on top of the cost of the machine. And don't accept substandard Chinese laser tube replacements.
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Needs a little improvement. This doesn't work as well as I had hoped. The wire to hold up the yarn doesn't stay up, but I have learned how to hold the yarn with my other hand while I wind. If you go too fast, the yarn wraps around the spindle, so you have to watch your speed. It works better with the cardboard from a toilet roll over it! I hope the manufacturer could improve it so the disk area is wider and prevents the yarn from slipping underneath and tangling, also maybe the core could be taller. However, it's possible to develop skill in using it, and it gives you a much neater spool of yarn than a hand-wound ball, so I will continue to use it.
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Molding Monsters. I purchased this clay to make eye sockets for a glass and fabric craft. It worked great, and the clay does not smell terribly after it is baked like some clay. It is a little difficult to mold though: not as pliable as normal clay. I would recommend that if you are working on a project, to make your design out of non-baking modeling clay first. After you have done this and worked out the kinks, create the design in baking clay. I would also recommend laying something down like newspaper before you work on any surface, and keep an oil base lotion and dish soap on hand. This clay sticks to your skin quite a bit, and it will take some sturdy washing to take off. I would also recommend keeping it away from fabric: it does not come out.
After baking, the product turns out very well, and shrinkage as a result of baking is minimal.
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My Experience With Angel Craft Tape. Just after I received this double-sided craft tape, I met with my card making club. We all tried the tape. Initially, two ladies had a hard time taking off the protective paper after one side was applied. I suggested that they burnish the tape before removing the protective paper. That did the trick. One lady had to remove a piece of cardstock from her card front and found she was able to get it off without damage. I attached bows to ribbon on my card front. They stuck very well. The tape seemed to seal well with a strong seal. Angel Craft Tape is a good product. One of the ladies is used to using Scor Tape double sided tape and feels that Angel Craft Tape is quite similar. Being able to tear the tape is very handy. I did not have to keep picking up scissors to use it. Overall, Angel Craft double-sided tape is a very good product.
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Great for a 1st pair for 2 year old - but might frustrate ambitious cutters. Loved these scissors since they truly don't cut hair. Of course, that means that cutting can be challenging, too, since these are not that sharp. They started frustrating the child after a while since we were trying to cut construction paper and sometimes it wouldn't cut... and it was hard on little hands after a while since they're not that sharp. They'll cut big pieces of paper just fine - even construction paper, but if your child is trying to cut narrow pieces, this isn't going to work well. They're very lightweight, but don't have the option for the spring that the fiskars and Target brand have that open the scissors again automatically.
Kid got a kick out of the bunny design, too.
Great for learning on since they're super blunt, not metal, doesn't cut hair (I tried it on my own hair. 1 strand. Didn't do much.), and light.
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I've always loved a great candle. I've always loved a great candle, so I finally gave candling making a go. I picked the Burning Wick Package for three reasons: 1). The package includes everything you need 2). They included soy wax - which is cleaner and more efficient 3). The price was right. The package arrived several days early.
On a free afternoon, I began my candle making process. As others have noted - it takes a while! Waiting for the wax to cool down takes a good 20-30 minutes so don't start this if you are short on time.
I loved my end products! As a novice I did see some crystallizing on my candles (which may have been caused by adding fragrance too early). However, Leah was great - super responsive to my emailed questions and happy to help me. I will buy again - but maybe I'll start the process with a bit more patience.
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Color rolls of happiness. This is my first washi tape experience so naturally I was overwhelmed by the options. I'm glad I chose this pack--the rolls are diverse enough to give you a lot of different patterns and colors, but similar enough to oddly go together (perfect for me since I'm not a fan of being super matchy-matchy). In my teacher planner I used the rolls to identify weeks in our six week units. The tape was easy to administer and allowed some wiggle room to strip off and reset when put on crooked--still sticky enough to lay a second time. They've made it easier to flip through pages, and it gives me a visual of the unit progression. I'm excited to find more uses for these color rolls of happiness! (I didn't hardly make a dent in what I got!)
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Great Patriotic Stationery- Great for Writing to Our Troops. This is my favorite stationery. Geographics does a great job at catching the subtle details even in the stitching of the flag on a light enough background to all printing in virtually any color. The paper is heavier stock so the printer doesn't eat it up. It's a wonderful design especially if you are doing something patriotic like upcoming 4th of July celebrations or writing to support our soldier in [...] or any number of things you could use this for! It's also nice NOT to have any borders to worry about setting your print margins to! In fact, I just bought 6 more packs of this from the manufacturer to support our soldiers at war right now. I have not bought the matching envelopes, but I have no doubt they are high quality just as this paper is.
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Wife loves it. Bought this as a Christmas gift for my wife, and she loves it! She is working on her first batch as I write this. Loved the detail in the ingredients and supplies, from gloves to litmus strips to the quality of the peppers. The instructions are written in a very detailed and witty manor that make just reading them fun. If it wasn't for the activities of the holiday, she would have started using the kit Christmas day. She is the cook in our household, and told me this kit is great for learning the process of making hot sauce, as well as for someone like her, that doesn't get time to gather everything, but still likes to do it. Thanks for making me look good on Christmas!
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This product is great. I've used it a couple of times and . This product is great. I've used it a couple of times and the lines make my projects go from 20 minute projects to 1 minute projects... just two measurements and bam!! I'm done... vs... measuring 4 to 6 places to make sure everything lines up perfectly. Another good feature of this paper is that is reusable. If there were anything that I would say they could improve, it would be the fact that it takes a bit for me to get my vinyl to stick to it, but once it does, it's great. It's worth taking a few extra seconds to burnish it onto this paper for the results that I have when placing my vinyl exactly where I want it. Thanks for a great product.
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This paper is double sided and sturdy. It has a white core. <div id="video-block-R3HNPFL2TYWGKF" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91C4VgnCT2S.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91qVHFCtEPS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> Bought these to make banners. On etsy one banner costs $20 excluding shipping & tax. Additionally with this cardstock I could use whatever colors I wanted (package did not include white, purchased it separately) . So for a little less than the price of one banner, I got three and a lot of paper left over.
This paper is double sided and sturdy. It has a white core. The texture of the paper is nice and they give you alot of colors. This paper does allow you to do crafts. I used regular Elmer's glue which did take a while to dry, so I would suggest using different glue. But never the less it worked with gluing together different pieces and also adding glitter. The video with my review are the colors remaining after making my banner, tacos and rings. And also includes a piece of white cardstock that was purchased seperately.
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Fix Fabric When sewing is not Available or Possible. Though I suppose in a pinch, this product could be used for all sorts of sewing problems. I, however, used this to close small holes and gaps I made in several down comforters from LL Bean used over several years. I learned to sew by hand when I was about 5 years old and tried hand sewing the holes closed. Each time, though, the down found its way through where I had sewn. I thought I woud try this glue over where I had already sewn to close the gaps - and it worked wonderfully! No more feathers on the carpets! A good thing about the glue is that it retains a malleable and somewhat soft substance - not at all as if the same technique had been used with a glue gun. I have now used this on a couple of down pillows as well. The only downside I found was that the directions said to open the top of the squeeze bottle with a pin and use the included tip to spread the glue. I found tht a larger hole was easier since not as much pressure was needed to get the glue out of the tube and made the placement thinner and more accurate. Also, the drying time is anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour depending on the fabric. I do recommend this product.
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why so many haters. I have 2 long looms the blue one I think 22 inch and these snap right in to place with minimal force i also have the much smaller red long loom which these also work with i have had these for over a year now and they work perfect i don't know why some people are having so much trouble with them. make sure they are SNAPPED in to the little holes in the back of the loom they make a clear snap sound and it does take a little force but if you don't they won't stay secure on your loom also if you have done that and still having trouble try not knitting so tight. i love these clips i can make decreases and increases to beanies arm sleeves and leg warmers. I especialy like that i don't have to use an ugly sinch top on my beanies i can decrease it enough to look like its been knitted all the way down no ugly bumps on the top
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Not sure about this product's effectiveness. I'm not sure about the effectiveness of this product. I have a workbench I covered with aluminum foil for some protection against hot objects being removed from my kiln. I bought this item for better heat protection believing it was a solid sheet of steel. It is in fact a rather thin sheet of steel topping a 14" x 17" cardboard bottom. I guess that's why it's advertised as having a "steel surface" and being "heat resistant" not heat proof. Still, it looks like a solid sheet of steel in the picture and the fact that it is covering a piece of cardboard is not stated in the ad. I guess I'll find out how effective it is as I use it. I always keep a fire extinguisher handy as a standard safety measure.
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Great Heavy Duty Sketchbook. I've been using the Aquabee Super Deluxe sketchbook for 7 years now, and it's hard to imagine switching horses. The pages are "double-sized," as advertised, allowing for a wide variety of wet and dry media. I love having the freedom to use watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and even mod-podging photos and magazine cut-outs in my sketchbook, and the lightly toothy pages provide a great texture for crayon, pastel, or graphite, while being smooth enough to make crisp lines with a sharp-nibbed dip pen also. Perforated edges allow for easy removal of pages.
I've even watercolored an ink drawing, didn't like it, and painted over it in gouache, and the pages hardly buckled at all. A little more expensive, but well worth the freedom of expression.
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One of the more advertised usage examples is for repairing . One of the more advertised usage examples is for repairing cell phone cables, but I did several, and they were splitting right at where they split before, so it basically didn't do much at all. Each one that I did has a crack in it where I applied it: disappointing. I made a hook out of the stuff to hold tiny cleaning brushes for glass straws, and that seemed to work: I could've just bought a hook, so I don't know that making one is most efficient. I also repaired my Dad's watch band with it, where the cheap metal broke so the rod that holds the band in was gone. So far, it is holding, but I cautioned Dad to hold that area so that the elastic watch band doesn't pull on it when he's putting it on or off. If it holds up with this task, it would be well worth it, because that repair was really lacking a workable solution.
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A collector's item for a paper lover's stash. Bought this on accident, thought I was getting the 2015 Christmas paper pad from G45 (already had this one)....but...I did find a wonderful project to use this for (the other one I'm saving for a mini album) which is a 25 day count down to Christmas advent calendar made out of little pull out draw boxes. You can use the Tim Holtz bingo game pieces (Numbers 1-31 I believe come in the pack, one of each) as your numbers on the boxes, and glue them together in a pyramid shape or any arrangement that works for you. I've seen some people use this paper with teeny tiny boxes for 25 of them to fit into an 8x8 shadow box which I also thought was a really clever idea (for using up the pages that have all over designs like the plaids, checks etc.). I looked through this paper pad 3 times thinking I was missing something but for some unknown reason they didn't dedicate a separate design page for each of the "12" days of Christmas from the song. However they do cover all 12 days in the borders around the pages. These are very traditional Christmas colors but with lots of softer accent colors which helps tone things down a bit. I'm sure people that are into "fussy cutting" wouldn't mind having a 2nd pad of this like Anna from Anna's Paper Creations as there are a ton of elements in there to hand cut, decoupage style, that are very beautiful. I'm not an expert on period clothing but I believe the characters in the papers are dressed in "regency fashion" (ie. Jane Austin period). There are also plenty of gorgeous pink floral blooms that are so delicate and natural which adds a very feminine touch to these papers. Its very earthy with the pears etc., whimsical with the dancing maids etc. and traditional (plaids, classic hunter green and barn door red colors, winter blue tones etc.) This is my all time favorite Christmas Carol so I'm happy to have another pad of this for my stash, but I am SO THANKFUL G45 came out with a new color scheme for this year's collection (2015) with marine blues and softer reds with plenty of neutrals, its a much softer look and much easier to take in and there are perfect copic markers to match the colors from the newer collection, and of course, who doesn't love the images from the Christmas Carol which they captured perfectly in the designs (so yes, I had to order it again, this time making sure I picked the "right" one!
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Great scissors for my kindergarten lefty. My 5yo daughter is a lefty and we have found that the scissors for use with left and right handed kids aren't as effective for a lefty as legitimate left handed scissors are. Her cuts are cleaner with these scissors versus the choppy lines with the ambidextrous scissors. The reviews were favorable and the price was right. Prime shipping directly to our door is always on point since we live at least 20-30 minutes away from anywhere that would have left handed scissors. Previously we had to go to a parent-teacher store because the local Walmart and Target stores didn't carry left handed scissors. So great to have found these--highly recommended!
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Sulkey Transfer pens where have you been all my life. I love, love, love, these transfer pens.
I love to embroider, but don't love the selection of pre-printed patterns to embroider (or even the items themselves). Tracing from pictures to fabric, or drawing directly onto fabric, also not so fun even with a light box. . Having zero artistic talent for drawing free hand and a large collection of 'clip art', I was way excited to hear about these pens.
My Sulky Iron-On Transfer Pens arrived yesterday, on time and in perfect condition. Test drove one of them last night. I traced a fairly intricate Celtic clip art design which was reduced to 2.5 inches using the orange pen. I am truly impressed with the outcome. First there was no bleeding. The lines transferred exactly where I put them. I think it will take a bit of practice to get a super fine line, however I feel it just might be possible using less pressure on the pen. On the very first attempt, I was able to get a line that once transferred could easily be covered using a variety of stitches and two threads of floss.
The nice thing about the color selection in this packet is that you can also trace the pattern using colors that more closely resemble the thread that will be used for the embroidery. That way, if the embroidery doesn't cover as expected, the 'outline' doesn't stand out as much.
Packaging is pretty nifty too. The tube you see screws down and can be 'hung' from the top (which also seems to be well made). Nice way to keep the pens together, with less chance of them drying out and ultimately easier to find them in the midst of all the 'craft stuff'. I plan to hang mine from the zipper pull of my sewing bag.
Although the reviews say that these pens have a very long life, I think I'm going to be using them a lot, so will order a few more sets.
I am now looking forward to doing several far more complex projects.
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GREAT kit! products are good and cant beat that price $11.02. i purchased this on my husbands prime account, so it is a verified purchase even though it might not say it is.
being a professional face painter, snazaroo face paints get a lot of flack for not being one of the better brands. but $13 for this kit is a KILLER deal! i like to cut my sponges in half, and then cut them in half again. this makes them the perfect size for childrens faces, especially butterflies. so if you cut your sponges in half you have 4 sponges; if you cut them in half again, you have 8 sponges! i also tried cutting my sponges into a petal sponge (see picture) because these make really fast beautiful butterflies.
the handle on the brushes is REALLY short, like 4 inches. i would prefer a tiny bit longer handle, but the bristles on the brushes are excellent. as soon as this came in the mail today i pulled it out and my daughter asked if i would paint a 'red' cat on her. i mixed a little bit of white on a sponge and then rubbed the sponge onto the red, because i've heard that the snazaroo red stains. well after being hit in the face with a snowball and crying (blowing on her face so it would dry without ruining her face paint), about 4 hours later she took a baby wipe and it came off without a stain.
i really wish that this kit had orange so that i could do a tiger, but other than that i have nothing to complain about.
i am in love with the "toolbox" it comes with, it is the perfect size to store all my paints. the lid comes all the way (see picture) off which i like because then it's not in the way and it won't fall shut on you. the handle on the lid can be pulled up to make it stay up, or can be pushed down to be flat while in storage, great design! i have my mehron paradise palette on the bottom, water wipes on top of that, the snazaroo paints to the side of the baby wipes, hand sanitizer, glitters, spray bottle, split cakes, glitter gel that is included in this kit, and hair clips in the toolbox and i still have at least three inches of space! it's exactly what i wanted and needed!
the booklet has a really cute bandana design that i had never seen before and i'm excited to make it! it really is so cute (see picture).
as soon as i try the other colors i just might move this up to a 5 rating. even after the snowball to the face, crying, air drying, playing out in the snow, and at least 4 hours later the paint looked great, it came off easy and didn't leave a stain on the skin.
i really am so excited to try the other colors.
i made split cakes with the snazaroo colors and painted this tiger with the split cake. it blended beautifully!
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GLUED TOGETHER PLYWOOD. PROS:
(1) UNIQUE SIZE: The dimensions on this box are rather unique. I looked for some time for a box of this size, and wasn't really able to find these exact size specifications. Specifically, the exterior dimensions of the box is 12 inches long, 9 inches wide, and 3.75 inches deep. The interior dimensions of the box is 11 inches long, 8 inches wide, and 2.75 inches deep.
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CONS:
(1) PLYWOOD: In the product photos (and from the seller's description), this box from the photos appears to be higher quality or at least a non-plywood construction. However, its simply textured plywood (i.e., walnut plywood). Since this box is plywood, it has unsightly blemishes in the wood. These blemishes appear more pronounced when the box is stained. (Please see the photos below to see the blemish that I am describing).
(2) SPLITTING CORNERS: When I stained the box, the corners of the box split because they were only glued together. Generally boxes are held together using corner joints. I have never seen a professionally sold box that was simply glued together on all sides. Because of this unprofessional construction, the box split on the corners once it was stained. Also, glue doesn't stain--so the edges of the box appear white.
(3) UNEVEN HINGING: The box, likely as a result of the splitting corners, does not close evenly. Essentially, the hinges appear to be off by about 1/4 of an inch.
(3) WEIGHT: The box is extremely light weight because its made of plywood. Since I was hoping for a sturdy box that I could store a game in, the boxes weight posed a real issue.
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OVERALL: This box may be great if your intent is to paint it because the paint may provide re-enforcement to the glued together corners. However, if you intend to stain the wood or leave it untreated, I suggest you look elsewhere. The box is cheap plywood and I am sure you can find something better suited for your needs.
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It's an okay product, but the FUMES ARE AWFUL. As a whole, this product is okay. It's a decent polymer clay for a decent price. A little harder than more commonly used clays, but a little mineral oil softened it enough for my liking. The colors blended well and I found that I liked the more solid consistency, since I'm still a novice and the sturdy texture meant I could abuse unfinished pieces with clumsy hands and they wouldn't get bent out of shape.
HOWEVER the fumes are quite unbearable!! The smell is not unlike inflatable pool toys fresh out of the package. It's not so strong that you can smell an open package across a room, but when you are working with it so close to your face for an extended period of time it can become quite nauseating. I am sensitive to chemical fumes as it is, so after only an hour or so of mixing and conditioning, I had a pounding headache. Placing a fan nearby to circulate the air helped a little bit, but not much. This brand also cooks at a different temperature and time than the majority of other brands, so it can be difficult to mix with an existing collection.
Overall, if you are on a budget and have a high tolerance for chemical fumes, then this may be the clay for you. But personally I feel that the quality and fumes are NOT WORTH saving a few dollars.
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It is really as yellow as in the picture and smells like honey when you melt it and I enjoy it. I bought this product for a discount to review it. I ran out of beeswax for my ear candles and saw this deal, so I decided to give it a try. It is
really as yellow as in the picture and smells like honey when you melt it and I enjoy it, but if you don't like strong smell then you probably should look for filtered beeswax. This bar is huge and it will last long. My wife also uses it in her home made cosmetic products and likes it. However, if you intend to dye your product , you probably should use filtered beeswax, since this one is very yellow and it may affect the final result. It worked for my purposes though and I would definitely buy it again.
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Perfect for making personalized sewing kit pulls. These charms can be used for anything, bracelets, necklaces etc. and make a great gift for a sewer or quilter. I personally used mine to create pulls to personalize and identity items in my sewing box. At sewing classes lots of people have the same scissors, pinking shears etc. so it has become popular to hang little personalized charms off of them to identity yours. They are on the expensive side to buy but luckily they are so easy to make yourself. Heres what I did:
I purchased 5 of these charms. They are very cute, the perfect size, and very detailed. Perfect! Then I purchased the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Cosmos-3-inches-Black-50-PCS-Cellphone-Strap-with-Silver-Color-Tone-Split-Ring-and-Lobster-Clasp-and-Free-Cosmos-Cable-Tie/dp/B008M2W330/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Cosmos 3 inches Black 50 PCS Cellphone Strap with Silver Color Tone Split Ring and Lobster Clasp and Free Cosmos Cable Tie</a> to use as the hang ties.
1. I removed the lobster claps from the 5 cellphone straps, there is a split ring so you easily just slip them out. You do not break anything.
2. I used a precision tip bottle of krazy glue to put just one drop in the top of the metal part of the strap so that it reinforces the ends of the strings glued inside (the glue goes inside). This probably isn't necessary but I did this as a precautionary measure as they will probably get caught on things and pulled in the sewing box. Let it dry for 24 hours.
3. Using the ring on the scissor charm slide it onto the split ring so that they are attached.
4. Add about 3 or four beads to the strap, thread it right on the loop and push them against the base. You don't have to do this but I recommend that you do as it looks nice and you can mix beads. Whatever size beads fit on the strap can be used.
5. You're done! Very simple. You attach your creation to your scissors, pink shears etc. by just looping the left over end of the strap around the handle and pulling the other end through so that it is secured.
I will post pictures soon! These charms are so perfect for that.
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They do their job, but you might be better off with something else. These molds aren't the best things ever, bu they definitely work for what I needed. I use these to make bath bombs that I sell on my etsy shop. The plastic is pretty thin, and they were smaller than I was anticipating. You have to be pretty careful when you're pressing mix into the molds since the plastic is thin and easily bent. However, if you the one side in your palm and pack with your other hand, you should be OK. This also presents a problem when pressing the two sides together and you have to be very gentle. Also, I've found it nearly impossible to snap the two sides together when there's mix in them, so my bombs always have a little ring around the middle where I couldn't quite get it to close.
Honestly, I wish I had bought something else. You're not supposed to let the bomb dry in the mold anyway (which I didn't know when I bought them), so for the amount I spent on these, I could have bought one or two thicker, nicer molds for the same price or cheaper, I really have no need for 12 of them.
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Absolutely no setting action whatsoever. HORRIBLE product!! Absolutely no setting action whatsoever. Plaster powder settled to the bottom, no thickening, nothing. Even remixed a second batch thinking I'd mixed it wrong. Nope...same result. I purchased this to use for a hand casting of my grandchildren, for the added strength. After 2 tries...rinsing my mold out, and disposing of bad product, etc...I pulled out the Plaster of Paris, mixed it up, and WHA-LA, it worked perfectly. It was hard set in 20 minutes.
All the other reviews were 5 stars, so I'm totally confused. Followed the directions perfectly, and all I got was white water, with sediment...both times. I'd like my $25 back!!!!!!!! Total rip off in my case. :-(
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Not what I was expecting, avoid these if you have soft skin and sensitive fingertips. These fit my small hands nicely and work for their intended use, however the inner seam is very large, hard and constantly rubs my fingertips, it rests right underneath my fingernails and feels abrasive on the sensitive skin there, it almost feels as if it's creeping up underneath my fingernails, which is not a pleasant sensation, making these gloves HIGHLY uncomfortable and nearly unbearable to wear for even a short period of time. I find it hard, nearly impossible to concentrate on what I'm drawing due to the discomfort.
Additionally the threads of the seams are unraveling on the ring finger, I can fix that issue, but I shouldn't have to, considering I got this glove yesterday.
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I was hoping to have a good experience with buying this beeswax because the good outweighed . I was hoping to have a good experience with buying this beeswax because the good outweighed the bad. When I got my package, I was so excited that I opened the packages right away. Upon opening the beeswax, I was like...hmmm...this looks darker than expected and smells different from what I'm used to but figured it might be due to my cold. When I felt better, I sifted the pellets and kept smelling them to see if I could describe the smell...there was a hint of plastic smell to it, which I thought might be from the bag that it came in. Then, I proceeded to make some salve to see if the smell would go away after I cooked/mixed it with other ingredients and essential oils. It didn't. It actually got worse smelling. I am so disappointed. Where does everyone suggest going to purchase quality beeswax? Bummed out and disappointed.
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Made sure the bottom/cap coil was well-seated and tweaked the switch a little bit because it feels very loose and generally crap. I bought two of these and they were both DOA. Used brand new Duracells both times and double checked everythingthe batteries worked in a lantern and were installed properly etc. (even tried them upside-down). Made sure the bottom/cap coil was well-seated and tweaked the switch a little bit because it feels very loose and generally crappy. No luck. Returned it (very easily through Amazon) and bought a second unit, assuming I just got a lemon. Same story with the second unit. This is the cheapest cutter of its kind on Amazon. Sounds pretty hit or miss based on other reviews. Build quality is very poor.
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It now looks like it did when it was brand new. I have no experience waxing clothing, so I purchased a small bar to play around with. I have a waxed cotton cap that I wanted to preserve, so I wiped it with the wax bar and then used a hair dryer to melt it into the fabric. It now looks like it did when it was brand new.
I have a few ideas for my next project and haven't used it enough to say how well it works. It was easy to apply and melt, so I'm hoping it'll keep me dry, too.
The small bar was surprisingly small ( the largest surface isn't much bigger then a stamp ), but it didn't take much to cover my cap. In fact, I used so little that you can't really tell that I used any at all, so it would probably work for a dozen applications to the cap, if not much more then that.
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Good blanks but not quite perfect. Still like them and will buy again. The good:
1. Blanks turn wonderfully easy and look fantastic when finished.
2. Blanks are a full length, unlike a few other suppliers I've seen on various sites which sell 2" or so "blanks" for about the same price as these, or sometimes more. So for those folks a "10 blank pack" would net you 5 pens, but with this one you have enough material for 10 pens, plus some cut off bits for later use snazzing up other pens.
The bad:
1. Not all of the blanks are as highly figured as in the photo. A few in my order have barely any figure at all, though they're still pretty when turned, just not as visually exciting as the higher figured blanks.
2. The blanks are undersized slightly from the listed 3/4" square. They're perfect for slimlines and other thin pens since you don't have to waste time turning off a bunch of unnecessary material, but for fatter pens you will be lacking for room to work with and better get your drill centered well. A couple have also not been remotely square for the "3/4x3/4" dimension, which is annoying but not that hard to work around.
3. The price has jumped a decent bit from when I first purchased them so it's not as good of a deal as it was originally, though it's still not bad all in all when compared to other similar options.
All in all, I like what has been made so far and I will undoubtedly buy again.
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Perfect for beginners. This is an excellent loom for the cost, whether you're interested in purchasing it for a child or yourself. I've wanted to try weaving for awhile but never wanted to spend a ton on something I didn't know I'd even like or stick with, and I didn't want the hassle of making one by hand, hammering nails and finding an easel and such. This loom is a pretty substantial size, especially for this price. It is easy to use once you get the hang of it, although the directions aren't very helpful, honestly. You're better off going on YouTube and watching beginner weaving tutorials and just applying them to using this loom. The pictures are all black and white and aren't very detailed or clear. Most of the directions are just written out and difficult to translate into what you're doing. For a product that is geared toward children I'm surprised by how poorly the directions are executed. I also recommend getting a curved tapestry needle if you're an adult or teenager, because the large wooden one it comes with is rather bulky and isn't going to cut it for detailed work. It's helpful for some things, but I much prefer using a tapestry needle, or my hands with chunkier yarns or fabrics.
You can use any size of yarn, string or fabric with this loom. A previous reviewer said that only a larger worsted yarn can be used, but I disagree. You just have to kind of play around and see what works and make adjustments to how you thread the loom and what you thread it with. I managed to have two strands of the white string the loom comes with in each space, which makes the weave tighter and accommodates a smaller worst. I also recommend using a wide tooth comb to keep your weave tight after you've finished a row.
All in all, this a great craft tool and is a ton of fun. I honestly haven't stopped weaving since I got it set up and went to the craft store to get all kinds of yarn ($100 worth lol). As it is now, I'm well on my way to having a brand new wall hanging and I'm looking forward to all the possibilities this loom will help me create in the future. If you want to start learning to weave, this loom is definitely a great option without spending a fortune.
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I can't believe how much I love them. I cannot believe how much I love these punches and how much I have used them!!! I wasn't sure I was going to keep them when I ordered them or when I received them because of their expense. I thought I could probably get a package of a hundred of the little butterflies for $5 from Michael's. But then I thought I wouldn't be able to choose the colors and I wouldn't necessarily be able to find them when I needed them, so I decided to try them for 30 days and see how I liked them.
First of all, they are SO CUTE!!! But second of all, I make a lot of cards and have used them on almost every single one of them. I use many different colors. I write the messages for the front of the cards on them and - I hate this trite term, but it is so appropriate - it really makes them "pop"! They are well worth the expense.
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JUST THE PERFECT SIZE TO GIVE SAMPLES TO FRIENDS AND FOR YOUR OWN ON THE GO BLENDS. I make quite a bit of my own blends of essential oils not necessarily for perfumes...but more for health benefits,,,like headaches...colds...sinus, etc. I like having these little glass vials to put in my purse to take with me on the go so I can just smell them when I have a problem, but also so I can give them to friends if they are in need. I have some tiny labels that work just fine on these glass vials.
These are the 20 Clear 1 mL Empty Glass Fragrance Vials
by Potomac Banks
PROS...
---you get 20 glass vials
---holds 1 ml of liquids
---dip stick lids
CONS...
---absolutely none
I received this product to test for a discounted price and I was only asked to give my honest opinion. I did not receive any type of compensation for doing so. All opinions are my own or that of my husband if he helped me to test it. If I have a change of mind after I have tested it longer I will come back and update my review whether good or bad.
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Great Playdough. My 2 year old son loves the color green. I had previously purchased a 36 color pack of play doh about a year ago and several
Some Of the colors have gotten somewhat harder even though we make sure to always put them back in their original containers with the lid, and it primarily seems to be the green and blue ones. I was hoping I could just select green play doh and when searching Amazon happened upon this. The color is very true to what you see on the screen and we've discovered the joys of having lots of one color to play with. It really spurs the creativity. It's easy to play with, smells great and is non-toxic. Great product!
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I'm having so much fun with this. I recieved this yesterday and it was simple to put together and use. It came with instructions even though its pretty self explanitory. Its very sturdy, attached to my crafting table and it makes winding balls/cakes of yarn so much easier than without. I also found that the cork screw bar fell a lot. It swivels up and pulls out to lock into place and even then mine fell a lot but i just put a piece of tape on it at the base and it doesnt fall anymore. And i tape the yarn across the top as it was slipping out of the notches but those are the only reasons i didn't give a 5 star review. Very easy fixes. I also found that with my little bits of leftover yarn i just put a toilet paper tube on the ball winder, tape it down so i can go as fast as i want, snip a small notch in the top of the tube and wind my yarn around that to keep it steady in the middle. I found that i can fit two windings on one tube.
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Great Quality, but Not So Ergonomic. This is my first left-handed scissor ever. I really enjoy to have a scissor that is designed for left-handed, but it is too heavy and the thumb hole is huge. I have to stretch my thumb hard to make a cut, and it hurts my fingers. I have used embroidery floss to wrap around the thumb hole to get some cushions and it does help. If anyone knows any trick to improve the situation pleases let me know!! I would like to give it a try!
I saw my instructor and classmates have Fiskars <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Fiskars-1294508697WJ-Left-hand-8-34-Bent-left-Stainless-Steel-Orange/dp/B00006IFN8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Fiskars 1294508697WJ Left-hand 8" Bent-left, Stainless Steel - Orange</a>, and it is half the price as Gingher's, so I might buy one to test it.
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Perfect for my needs. I am very happy with the purchase off these dotting tools. I make miniatures from polymer clay, and I needed tools small enough to sculpt in miniature. Prior to this purchase, I used ball headed straight pins. I would put a small amount of clay on the sharp end and bake. I was able to make them work, but they were easy to lose and because they were so short they were awkward to use.
These tools are easy to handle and don't take up a lot of room. The lengths were shorter than expected, but they are long enough for comfortable use. If you order these, please know that it will take several weeks for them to arrive as they are shipped from China.
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HA HA HA! you got me! very funny. This "product" is a total scam. I am not a conspiracy minded person but the positive reviews for this have to be faked. I tried this on a plastic on plastic bond about as easy as it gets. The part of the applicator that was supposed to be spring loaded so it would close broke the first time I tried to use it so "oh well" guess i'll only get to use it once. Followed direction felt like an idiot holding that weak led $2 per box car bulb over the work for half a minute to be sure. no bond at all! Jokes on me. hope I can clean it off enough to use traditional super glue. A little advice to the makers of this product...you could just put water in the thing and steal our money without stinking up our work areas.
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May contain chemical known by CA to cause CANCER and BIRTH DEFECT. Didn't know about this warning 'til i received the item. Was not disclosed.
I won't advise to buy this particular brand.
Item was smaller than i expected. it is the size of a regular hammer.
And there's also a warning sign that it may chip if struck against hardened nails or other
hard objects. I'm afraid to even touch it right now after reading the warnings since i'm expecting.
Definitely not for women especially those who are planning to have a baby or pregnant.
I won't even advise it for men since it may cause cancer too.
I'm sure there are other brand there that is safer for your health.
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Great for first time soap making. For the first time every making soap, this was way easier than I thought it would be. I melted it in the microwave, in small increments, until it was the liquid consistency I needed. Then I added essential oils, honey, and some lavendar flowers. It turned out great. It was clear enough to see the flowers inside (though I wouldn't do that again - they didn't look as good as I imagined they would). It's an easy to work with base and nice that it's safe and doesn't have any chemicals or other things inside that aren't necessary. I tried a little during the soap making process and it seemed to foam up well too.
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Great paints and work great, has pretty color. This kit of fabulous colors comes with 12 rich and vibrant colors, which are nontoxic. This a great kit to have for any artist or on a rainy day when your in and just want to relax and have have a mind peaceful day, this is a great stress outlet as well. There are colors such as cobalt Blue for a beautiful sky, emerald green for any forest, burnt sienna which makes for any fall leaves. Various colors that will allow you to bring light to any canvas that will not fade away, the colors are not watered down which allows your painting to look beautiful with a single layer or layers which blend beautifully you can't go wrong with this set
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Needs Much Improvement. The idea behind this tool is sound, the execution of this particular model is not. Emphasis should be placed on the brush head, making it more effective that it is. Granted, all dies and paper are not alike but this brush wasn't as effective ejecting small die cut bits as the kitchen bottle brush I previously used.
The tools that come with the brush handle are throwaways in my opinion. I had to watch a YouTube demo to figure out what the flat piece was for and the piercer setup is unwieldy and uncomfortable to use with the brush weighing down the other end.
The utility and ergonomic score of Spellbinders brush tool rate a 2 on a good day.
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Food Safe, but I won't be decorating cakes with these gems. Do you see the acanthus leaf??? I've been searching for architectural motif moulds for EVER. I love to embellish mixed media pieces, rehabbed furniture and paper crafts with castings, but it has been slim pickins for those of us craving classical motifs. I grabbed these (elsewhere, as they weren't yet available here) as soon as they were released, and I'm so glad I did. Endless uses and combinations. Apoxie Sculpt is a sure winner with these beauties, and air dry clay will give the typical results: cracking and warping are par for the course. Cannot wait to test resins in these beauties...
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The knife was comfortable to use and the blade swiveled freely. I've never tried papercutting with this sort of tool before, so I asked the advice of an artist friend who said this was her tool of choice. My project involved a lot of cuts in cardstock with a printer-paper template laid on top of it.
The cardstock was thin, but the knife didn't have any problems cutting both the printer paper and the cardstock under it. The knife was comfortable to use and the blade swiveled freely. About half way through I noticed that the paper would start to pucker a bit at the cut edge. I have no idea how long a blade is supposed to last, but I expected to make it all the way through one project without losing the keen edge of the razor. I made it all the way through the project, since this piece is for a costume and perfect edges were not a requirement. I doubt anyone will notice.
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Excellent value and do not smell bad at all. After seeing so many reviews here mentioning the bad smell from their package of loom bands, I just wanted to mention that the package I received had NO BAD SMELLS at all. I ordered this package from ToysNGamesEtc in November, and liked them so much that I ordered from them again in December. Both orders arrived before Christmas. BTW, the product comes with S clips. I ended up purchasing a separate package of clips with my first order because this was not mentioned in the product description. No biggie, they'll all be put to good use. There's no such thing as too many clips, especially when you make a lot of smaller items like rings.
The colors on these bands are just as pictured in the product photo and in some ways look even better than the bands that came with the original Rainbow Loom kit. However I did notice that these bands feel a little thinner and they are much more stretchy than the original bands; they're so stretchy that you may even feel that the bands might break since they become thinner as you stretch them. But no need to worry. We made several bracelets that required quite a bit of stretching and nothing broke. So far we have run into just one pink band that seemed a little thinner than the rest and might break while doing the looping part of the bracelet (after placing all the bands and turning the loom around), so we just carefully pulled that band out and replaced it with another one and continued on to complete the bracelet. I really wouldn't make a big deal out of a few broken bands in this set because I still come out ahead due to the bargain price it is offered here; it is still more economical than buying smaller packages elsewhere. Right now it comes out to 2.50 per pack of 600 bands! Excellent value indeed. This would cost more elsewhere.
I also wanted to point out that when I'm comparing these bands to the bands that come with the Rainbow Loom kit, I'm talking about the "original" kit from Choon's Design and not any of the counterfeit or knock off kits. After my 8 yr old daughter opened her Christmas present, I compared her loom to the pictures on the Rainbow Loom company website (you can Google search for it) with tips for identifying the original product (or rather, how to spot counterfeit looms) and confirmed that the one I got is an original. I bought my Rainbow Loom from Michael's. I'm so glad I had the foresight to purchase extra refill bands because she went bonkers with the Rainbow Loom and went through all 600 bands that came with the kit in just a couple of days.
Jan 10, 2014 update:
I am so pleased with this purchase and my daughter couldn't be happier. I just noticed the price dropped to 15.95 (which comes to 2 bucks per pack of 600 bands). I could not pass this up and just placed my 3rd order for this set of 4800 loom bands. Great product and can never have too many bands. We have no problems making the more advanced style bracelets with them.
I just want to mention again that the bands I received in my previous 2 orders did not smell bad at all, certainly not as bad as some other reviewers have mentioned. Mine do not smell any worse than regular office supply type rubber bands. I think these people may have purchased their set from a different seller whose product is not the same as the one I received from ToysNGamesEtc.
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good but pricey. I just bought this after searching around for products to help preserve a notebook. Its pretty pricey and there are definately cheaper alternatives. I am pretty sure that they all use the same ingredient for neutralizing acidic paper. The big difference is most likely propellant. This uses a pump bottle so basically the propellant is air and pressure that you provide through the pump. Other products place a propellant inside the can ( think spray paint). Does this really make a difference? Speaking to a museum curator I know in town provided me with this answer. " Critical documents need to be preserved with the purest form of preservative without other additions as we do not know how those additions may act on the paper 20 ,50, 100 years down the line" . SInce this notebook is something I want to pass on to my son I decided to pay for this pricey aerosol, as I want it preserved in pristine condition. Frankly I think that for lower quality archival purposes like scrapbooking etc you can use a cheaper alternative and do nearly as well or you can proceed to plan B. -> Buy archival paper/notebooks and archival pens (think Sakura co. Pigma inks) to begin with and save yourself the headache of buying sprays later.
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Flimsy and No Instructions, but Does the Job. This may be a cheapo yarn swift (exactly what I needed with my limited budget), but it does the job just fine. It arrived in a long thin box (no instructions, of course). I carefully fidgeted with the straps - it works like an umbrella. With the clamp clip at the center bar, squeezing and moving it up and down opens and closes the spinning part of the swift, which is the part with all the green plastic bars. Then you can twist the fly nut and adjust the clamp so that the swift could attach to a sturdy foundation such as a coffee table to hold it in place. Tighten the gear-like pieces that connects the foundation clamp to the spinning bar. You are done!
My only issue is that the flimsy metal bars that attach the green plastic bars to the center bar is exactly that: flimsy. Once I finished winding my first yarn cake and folded the swift up to pack away, one of the flimsy metal bars was slightly bent outwards so that the swift would not fold up neatly together. It is not a big deal, though. I do wonder how long this swift would last me before it falls apart.
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After having it soak for much longer than recommended. Still running into issues where the hardware seems . I have followed the instructions for more than one brand of products very similar to this... and the results have been iffy. I am not sure if its the chemical that's difficult to use correctly, or if its just one of those products that don't quite work as advertised?
That said, this brand was a decent value for price. Unfortunately the hardware I was trying to age... appeared to age ok. After having it soak for much longer than recommended. Still running into issues where the hardware seems not to be holding the process. Maybe it's user error,...? However I think that more information could be made available with the product. Still have not achieved the desired effect, as I have to re-finish the hardware.
It seems to be hit and miss with what metals will age more quickly. I have had 3 pieces of hardware, made of the same materials... and only 2 aged well. Now all three are losing the black patina. That said... giving this a 3 star review, because it works, but I haven't seen it work well yet.
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Must Have for Lovers of Roses. I noticed this paper had no reviews, so I had to write one and let people know about the gorgeousness of this paper. I just bought my second set of this from Joann's. because this literally is the most beautiful paper I have ever seen. I love the the DCWV stacks, but to me the foiling on their paper tends to be a bit garish, but the foiling on these papers is very subtle and understated. The paper is also a nice quality weight, but it is NOT card stock. If you LOVE pink roses like I do, you owe it to yourself to buy a pack of this beautiful paper. But, make sure and do some price checking, as of the writing of this review, Joann's regular price is $5 cheaper than Amazon's price, and I just bought my pack for 50% off that.
Now... if I can just bring myself to cut into it...
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Effective, low cost product, and great customer service. Liquid Leather Touch Up Recolor Kit was great. Definitely a little intimidating at first since you have to mix your own color but it was very simple. My couches look great! It's amazing how little time, effort and money I had to invest to make the couches look like new! My one complaint was that there wasn't enough of the clear finish for the amount of dye. All I had to do was contact the company using the email on the product instructions. Immediately, the office manager responded and helped set me up to get more clear finish. Great experience all around. Effective, low cost product, and great customer service. I highly recommend Liquid Leather Touch Up Recolor Kit.
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Not Just a Child's Toy. I am a knitter and a handspinner, and weaving seemed to be the next logical step for me. I am having more fun than should be allowed choosing painted rovings, spinning them into yarn, and then seeing how they work together (or not!) in the finished fabric. This loom was easy to assemble and is extremely easy to warp. There is plenty of support and instructional material on Schacht's website, as well as generic rigid heddle information on Ravelry and YouTube. This loom is simple enough for a child to use, but it isn't a toy---it's a great springboard into weaving. I love this loom because you can get it warped in a few minutes and then just dive in and start weaving. I would recommend that you spend the extra money and buy the 15" width because it is big enough to weave small dishtowels, placemats, tote bags, and even clothing.
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plastic glue. I remembered testors glue used to weld the plastic pieces together. I bought a two pack and neither tube had real glue in it. I thought I got some defective glue so I bought another tube and got the same results. After letting glue set for over a day, the glue not only didn't weld the plastic, it didn't even stick the pieces together like real glue would, the peices pulled apart with zero effort and the glue flaked right off of the plastic. Testors glue has the adhesive power of snot and it's the last straw for testors, seeing as all of their products are garbage these days. And their customer service is a waste of time.
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Finally ... a true left-handed scissor for kids. As a right-handed person, I got fooled into believing that ambidextrous scissors for kids were the same as scissors for left-handed kids. WRONG!!!! WRONG!!!! WRONG!!!! My 6 year old has been cutting with ambidextrous scissors ever since she started cutting ... and I believed she cut well - straight lines, good circles, etc. However, when she brought to my attention the other day that she had some "good" scissors and some "bad" scissors - I had to find out what the difference was. So, I did some research only to find even though I thought I had been doing the right thing by getting ambidextrous scissors - it only meant the handle was a shape that either right or left handed people could use - it didn't mean it cut for a leftie. The proof is in the scissors. Scissors truly intended for left handed people will have the left blade raise up when you open them - where as ambidextrous scissors (like scissors for right-handed people) will have the right blade raise up. For a leftie - this causes the paper to almost bend before they can cut it. These are truly as they are advertised. I gave them to my daughter and instantaneoulsy and surprisingly - she started to cut even better and straighter. Would definitely recommend these for a leftie - it is definitely worth the price!
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Dremel Combo Kit. I've always been a fan of Dremel tools, and they are the name in rotory handheld tools without a doubt!
Rotory Tool: Just like any other, it's a great device for all levels of craftsman and hobbist. A must have in your shop. Dremel and several other companies make countless accessories for these tools and can be used almost anywhere. The one included with this set is compact size and simple variable speed controled.
Multi-Max: These oscillating tools are growing in popularity. The tool does well for making plunge cuts in materials where one would typically have to drill a hole and then use a jig saw to complete the cut. Dremel offers a variety of accessories that add to the value of this tool and can help in odd sanding jobs or one off small scale construction and repair jobs that tend to require more specialized tools. I find this tool to be more useful than I thought it would be in my home shop.
Trio: This is the one tool that I'm still having trouble with. There really aren't a whole lot of available accessories for this from Dremel, and it has a different arbor size than a standard rotory tool -- so standard Dremel accessories won't work for the Trio. What they do sell is a variety of small router bits -- so in essence the Trio seems to be best described as a trim router (that can't use 1/4" bits) with a pivoting head. Had this not been part of the combo, I'm not sure if I would have been able to justify buying this tool seperately.
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Great, precise cutter. Love this cutter! This is an invaluble cutter we use for our invitation business. Cuts are clean through thick cardstock paper. It's user friendly and can be used for any scrapbooking projects. The clear plastic sheild helps make precise cuts, allows for a good grip while cutting without ruining or getting stationary dirty.
Only drawback is you'll need to replace the blades and cutting bar/stick once it's overused and dull. The blades are easy to find but I wish I could say the same for the cutting bars/sticks. Lots of Fiskars Cutters out there but not all have serial or item numbers so it's hard to find the right accessories and replacement parts.
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Safety and functionality in one great product. Very pleased. Very happy with our purchase.
First and foremost, it's good to know that these are safe, non-toxic products. These are being applied to our kids' skin/faces, so knowing we're not putting sketchy chemicals is a real positive.
The jars stack up into each other, making storage and transport easy.
Now, the colors are not always going to completely cover the skin in one application. As with most face paints, some colors cover better than others. But since these are safe, then I don't worry about having to apply more paint to get the density I need.
They held up pretty good to my kid running around. The thicker application could smear, but again, I think that's with any face paint.
It washes off nicely. I found using a soft terry cloth had the best results for removal.
Yes, these cost more than other sets, but I don't mind paying more for better, and safer quality products, especially when it comes to my kid.
We need to encourage more companies to follow this model.
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Great price for good brushes. I have been looking for good brushes to chalk paint with but was not willing to pay $70+ for each brush. After looking around and reading the reviews on these brushes I decided to purchase 2 of them - one for painting and one for waxing. The brushes are good quality and with the paint there was minimal shedding. The wax application did present some additional shedding. Not sure if it was the brush itself or the wax that caused this but it wasn't awful and it was easy to pick out the strands. I have never used a brush for waxing but much prefer that method now that I have done it and it will be my go to method of application going forward.
I have never used the Annie Sloan brushed but I have looked at them in stores and these brushes appear to be exactly like them. for the price they are certainly worth the purchase.
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Highly recommend. I just got home about 9 days ago from having open heart surgery and the nurse at the hospital gave me about 4 of these to take home and they are worth their weight in gold! I had adhesive tape all over my body that just would not come off no matter what I tried. I tried everything from using Dial soap with a gauze pad for a wash cloth to even alcohol wipes and all those did was make my skin red, leaving the adhesive still on my skin. This Product IS A MUST HAVE ON HAND, especially if you are having to change wound dressings on a daily basis or just have had multiple wounds covered and now that you can't get that adhesive off of your skin! This product takes off the old glue with ease and leaves your skin intact, where it should be left...on you!! Highly recommend!! <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/51037436-AllKare-Adhesive-Remover-Wipe-50-count/dp/B00QDCU9OQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">51037436 - AllKare Adhesive Remover Wipe (50 count)</a>
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Excellent paper. Purchased for a lino printmaking class. Absorbs the ink well, easy to tear to size, and good color accurate to the image. It bends really easily, so be careful when you're tearing your paper for your prints, but it didn't warp when drying as long as I didn't soak it before hand (like I did for my monotypes). Excellent quality for the price (which was a little cheaper when I bought it back in August), and arrived by the end of the week, so I definitely recommend it.
I still have some left over, and I actually got some for Christmas, so I intend to find out how it holds up to other mediums like watercolor or marker, but I have high hopes.
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It is not a refined crafting item. This clay is very soft, almost like a flour-based silly puddy, unfortunately I bought it to form refined objects out of which is not something it is able to do. If you try to roll it to create a shape it always seems to get a fold line, and trying to pinch it out just makes a new problem. Basically it is just too soft density wise but it has a very tacky, resistant surface which is unusable fresh out of the package as whatever isn't in your hands is on them.
I am speculating that maybe this would be usable as a core, you just need something soft that you can work on top of to make your shape, and it might work for that because it is cheap, but still, you would have to want that and the clay would have to perform well for that scenario to be plausable; don't buy this for an important project.
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Unusual shape, nice size . I've been a long-time fan of Hot Off the Press products and purchase from their website quite often. I was looking for something a little different to use for some last-minute holiday cards and remembered seeing these. I can get them from Amazon a lot sooner than waiting (and paying extra) for shipping from the source, so I ordered a couple of packs of these.
These make really nice unusual cards. You have a large "panel" on the one side (left or right, depending on how you fold these), and three smaller "step-up" panels on the other side. I ended up making a "snow scene" with the 3 smaller step-up panels, with snowmen, penguins, etc. and used the larger panel for my holiday sentiment. Worked great, and didn't take a lot of time to put together.
You get 5 cards and 5 envelopes, some ideas for how to put them together, and patterns to make the panels with a small matted border. But really, just use your imagination. I'm getting ready to do some cards for spring that will feature a "flower garden" arrangement in the step-up panels.
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These are awesome. My husband bought me these to use as sewing/yarn scissors. I love how sharp they are and how effortless they make cutting fabric/thread/elastic/yarn/whatever. I told him I wanted a pair of Gingher scissors because I had previously used a pair and loved them. They are made of great quality! I have a pair of 9 dressmaker shears made by Gingher that I love. The bigger pair I use mostly for cutting out patterns and anytime I don't need the fine detail I can get with these scissors. But whenever those scissors would be unwieldy or too over-the-top, I use these. These have become a staple in my sewing kit and are always next to my machine when I am sewing! I would definitely recommend them to anyone who sews, embroiders, crochets, knits, etc and needs a small pair of very sharp scissors.
If you found this review helpful, I would very much appreciate you giving me a "thumbs up". And if you have any questions, I'd be more than willing to answer them to the best of my ability!
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had some issues. i bought these for soap making (cold process), and i don't know if it's the recipe i use but they did not work for me. It seemed like i had to use half of or the entire bottle to get any color payoff and even then it did not turn out to the correct color. My blue for whatever reason while mixing went from blue, to green, to red and is oxidizing into a purplish color so far. And my red is turning orange. i'm also worried because the color seems to disappear the longer they cure and at this point i'm scared it will turn white with splotches of color or vice versa. i'm still new to soap making so i could totally be doing this wrong. i think i'll try other colorants to test out and come back to these when i get a little more experience.
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For this price, this was awesome. We bought a leather sofa off of Craigslist which got a few scuffs while we were moving it. Our two cats also got their claws in it a few times before we could deter them from using the new sofa as a scratching post.
Purchased this because it was the cheapest solution, the other product I considered buying was around $30.
Mixed the colors myself, just eyeballed it instead of following the instructions and it turned out perfect. Our sofa now looks great. Fixed the scuff marks perfectly and at least hides the cat scratches pretty well. My only complaint is that the dyes come in such small amounts and there is only one container of clear finish. I may be buying another kit just to have around incase of more damages.
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A Knife that Stays Where You Put It. My go to craft knife has long been the brand with an X in the name. This one look interesting, so I gave it a try.
It's an okay knife. The grip is comfortable. I like that it stays where I leave it rather than rolling around.
It feels a little strange to twist the end to change a blade, but I've had not trouble with using this mechanism. The only tricky part is there is a right way and a wrong way to put in the blade, as opposed to the round knives which go both ways. Fortunately, it becomes immediately obvious when the wrong way is used. It is usually the first way I try.
The blade has stayed secure for me. I did replace the blade with another brand of #11 blade that happens to be one that works well for me. The knife is a standard size, so no proprietary blades are required.
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Quality Crafting Knives. Im actually quite surprised when these came in. The quality of the handles is quite more than I expected. In actual use, these actually might be better than XActo knives. Attached blades do not wiggle or come lose from the tight grips. The carving tool is actually mediocre. The carving blades does not have a tightening mechanism to prevent it from coming off but it does keep the blade in place. The carving blades have a plastic square base that goes into the square opening in the handle and is kept in place with a magnet. Nonetheless, the carver is usable. The case is nothing to rave about. Its hinges are brittle and made of plastic (the hinges on mine broke first time trying to close it). Overall, for the price and quality of the knives I would still give it five stars. Tools are meant to be used and abused, but this set can take more than an average beating. For that, I'm more than satisfied.
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Not good for large surfaces. PROS:
- Quick delivery
- Nice rainbow colors
CONS:
- The mylar did not lay flat to the backing and had many lumps and creases
As I was covering a 14"x32" surface, those imperfections transferred directly to my project leaving me with many creases throughout the area covered. Had to throw away the whole thing and am now looking for a replacement at one of my local art supply stores, so I can see that the material is wrinkle free before purchasing it. There was no way to remove them as it appeared the mylar itself was stretched in these areas. Recommend only for small projects where they can be cut out of the areas that have not bubbled or wrinkled on the mylar roll.
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I do NOT recommend this brand of the blue light glue as it . Save your money. I really wanted this to be as advertised as it is exactly what I needed for several different projects. 1. When it arrived the pen was leaking inside the package and has not stopped leaking. 2. I tried it on PVC, pot metal drawer knob, Plexiglas and all failed to hold up to any kind of pressure. I was going to try it on leather but used gorilla glue instead. I do NOT recommend this brand of the blue light glue as it is too weak and won't hold. Use super glue or gorilla glue, or another brand of blue light glue. I held the light on the liquid for 10 seconds instead of 5 as I noticed that was the time used by my dentist with a similar product.
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Beautiful glass but very poor packaging. This glass is gorgeous. Quality is great and color in the picture on the website is quite close to the actual color, therefore no bad surprises to expect when buying this product. I love the many shades of orange and red that can be used for remarquable effects in stained glass projects. One note of caution for buyers, though: when ordering, make sure to insist on proper packaging; the sheets I ordered (2 different orders) were left loose in unmarked boxes, creating tremendous risk of breakage and injury to mail carriers. I would buy more of this glass, but will not until I am assured that this packaging problem is resolved.
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The duct tape of clay working! Ill never not have this stuff around. I work with resin castings and was experiencing some air bubble issues that I just couldn't shake. Apoxie Sculpt was always in the back of my mind as an option and Im glad I invested in an order. In less than 24 hours my patching is rock hard and accepts a dremel with absolute ease for further working.
Each container fits right in the palm of my girly-hand with an impressive weight. The small size was hardly intimidating once I opened it up and saw how far a small amount goes. I feel like Ill have just these two jars for a lifetime. It has a bit of a stench so if you're sensitive to smells Id consider something else. And make sure to wear gloves, cause once its on your skin your skin is that color for a good 24 hours. AND its sticky, not to the point of making it unmanageable, though. (Try some baby powder on your fingertips) Just remember that any trouble you may have in getting it placed, a wet finger or a bit of dremeling with make a 100% unnoticeable patch.
I also realized that if I roll it into a ball and use some baby powder on the mold and on the clay, I can press the clay right in there and back out again to make a casting that comes twice as fast as quick-curing resin, with zero of the mess! Its probably my favorite material right now and Ill never go a day without having some. Its the duct tape of sculpting!
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Only fair quality. I loved the idea of all of the components that came with this kit, this comes with everything you need for repairs from small holes to scratches. It's also a really good price compared to other kits. However, the white filler smells and acts a lot like elmer's glue. The first round of covering up some scratches the filler started peeling during the sanding step. I had to tediously rub it all off, which further deepened and widened the scratches, and then had to reapply. The color top coat is mixable and got fairly close to the shade needed, however I did not think about the different tones that brown can have and as this is only tan black and white there are no red yellow or blue tints to get a better exact. The finish is also very glossy, and even with my own finish overtop (Resolene) it is still too glossy compared to the rest of the couch. It works and still improves and reinforces areas that are damaged. I wouldn't say I regret buying it, but I would look for a different option next time.
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Inconsistent at best. First, I'm coming from a history of using MicroMark's 1-to-1 formula and made my first mold the way I would with that product. This product makes a much more solid and tougher mold than Micromark, so you don't need as much. The first mold I tried to make I filled a cube around my object as I do with MicroMark and this stuff never set in the middle, it left a sticky goo that ruined my original. But, I'm willing to chalk that up to inexperience with the product and, as I said, you don't need to use as much so I'll take the blame on that first one.
The rest, however, I won't. This stuff doesn't set consistently, at all.
My second and third molds I made thin, brushed over my originals less than a quarter inch thick. Both molds ended up with sticky patches that never cured, even after 48 hours.
After the second ruined mold, I made sure to blend the third thoroughly, thinking that maybe I just hadn't mixed the first and second well enough. It made no difference, I still ended up with sticky patches and an unusable mold.
I tried to save a few bucks and ended up wasting the money I spent on this product.
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I am quite happy with my new hot glue gun from Ohuhu. I am quite happy with my new hot glue gun from Ohuhu. First, I really appreciate the compact size. I can store the gun and included glue sticks in the package, which measures 8.5 by 6.1 by 2.8 inches. The small size also makes using the glue gun easier for me. I am a small woman with small hands. I am able to pick up this glue gun one-handed and hold my craft in the other hand without any problem. I definitely recommend this glue gun to smaller adults and older children who are responsible enough to work with heated tools.
Ohuhu includes twenty-six 10-inch glue sticks with the hot glue gun, so I could get started crafting right away. My first project was some DIY stars made from wooden craft sticks. As described, the glue offers a firm adhesive. I am super glad that I put some wax paper and scrap paper down on my countertop before using the glue gun. I dripped a little of the hot glue onto the wax paper while assembling my stars. The adhesive is so strong that I had to rip the paper a bit to remove my completed star. I sure am glad that I did not glue the star to my counter! The glue sets within 10 to 20 seconds, and I very much appreciate the quick cool time. If you need a strong adhesive, Ohuhu provides as promises! Just be sure to lay down some scrap paper before you begin crafting because the glue sticks to so many surfaces!
Using the hot glue gun from Ohuhu is incredibly easy. Start by inserting a glue stick in the gun and then plugging the cord in. As described, the glue gun warms up in three to five minutes. Ohuhu warns that the glue gun may smoke during the first few uses, but I did not experience this minor and common issue. Once the glue gun preheated, I pressed gently on the trigger to release some of the hot glue. The glue came out smoothly but did not overflow. My only complaint is that the adjustable wire stand is a little flimsy. I found that laying the gun down was easier than attempting to use the stand. However, the glue gun delivers hot glue perfectly every time. My wooden craft stick stars turned out beautifully! I received a hot glue in exchange for my honest opinion.
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I thought this was a low temperature gun at first because the glue does not seem to be super hot and scorching like my big gun d. This glue gun came with 25 long glue sticks not the minauture glue sticks. This gun is decent size, bigger than the small one I got at walmart but smaller than the higher end one that I have. I thought this was a low temperature gun at first because the glue does not seem to be super hot and scorching like my big gun does. So with that being said if you use this glue gun act fast with gluing projects cause it dries fast.
The plastic of this gun is a little cheap but seems to be holding up. I think with every day crafting this gun may not last long.
Overall I am satisfied with this glue gun. however I do not think it is meant for alot of usage and for small projects.
I received this glue gun for free for testing and reviewing purposes. This is my honest unbiased opinion and have come to this by using the glue gun myself. I am not affiliated with amazon or the seller.
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Holy Guacamole I Hit The MotherLoad. Wow what a terrific assortment of all different colors or sueded leather. Great for so many projects. I absolutely love this company and the fact that they responsibly repurpose their scraps by selling them at a terrific price to crafters such as myself. I'd looked everywhere for scraps of leather to use in my projects but couldn't find any that were colorful and reasonably priced. These are all that and more. Some are quite large. Some are small but the mix of colors and sizes gives you so many wonderful options. Thank You for selling your scrap at a reasonable price in such vibrant colors. I never thought I'd find such a terrific assortment of colors in soft suede like what you have. Thank You So Very Much! Highly Recommend You Try Them Out!
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Total crap paper. These guys must have laughed hysterically when they decided to call this paper Heavyweight... or even White for that matter, and just for fun, made up the word Duo-Finish.
First off, the paper itself was wavy and completely uneven, almost like it had been exposed to moisture or humidity. It was not smooth at all, is an icky, off white color, and both sides were equally crappy. It's as thin as cut-rate copy machine paper. Unlike the photo, it does not come on any kind of core, and the center is wound so tight you can't slide it onto any kind of rod to use as 'roll' paper unless you spend a half hour to hand loosen it. Even if you bother, it will end up sagging on whatever hanger rod you put it on instead of sit in a clean roll, making it very awkward to use.
You can completely forget trying to use it as cheapo photography background paper, and is so crappy looking, will show in anything but the most blurred backgrounds. I can't imagine it's much good for anything EXCEPT letting a child scribble with crayons on it. It's basically going to end up as wadding for shipping/package filler.
Seriously, pass this junk right on by and purchase a decent brand...
It's pathetic.
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Great fabric repair tape, but expensive. This tape works as advertised. My main complaint is that it's quite expensive for the amount you get. We have used it for several repairs, including of an awning made of Sunbrella material, which itself is a pretty tough fabric. A repair we did last year still looks "new" after sun, rain, snow and even a bit of hail. I'd give it five stars if the price were more reasonable - I suppose it's a good value if used judiciously.
To note: This tape does not conform well to corners. I used some of the clear version to repair a soft vinyl binocular case. In spite of careful cutting to "form" the tape to the curves of the case I still ended up with some spots with sharpish points. The inability to form itself is probably an advantage in repair on flat fabric surfaces, as it means the tape won't stretch. I'm sure that has helped it to work well on the Sunbrella awning we repaired.
As with any adhesive, follow the surface cleaning instructions that come with the tape, as well as those to apply pressure for some period of time to allow the tape's adhesive to "set".
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A perfect gift. I bought the Hot Sauce Making Kit for my boyfriend as a Christmas present. It was a perfect gift - He loves hot sauce, so he was excited about the opportunity to make his own! We finally used the Hot Sauce Making Kit (and the hot sauce we made using the kit). It was great for a date night! I am rating 4 out of 5 stars because while it was very fun, a few of the instructions were unclear (e.g. step 2 said to add all ingredients, but step 4 said to add the vinegar) or unnecessary (e.g. using the pH test strip - the hot sauce simply stained the pH test strip), and I needed to buy extra ingredients and materials (e.g. a strainer - without one, the hot sauce was too thick for the funnel despite using a very good blender - and extra gloves) to make a good hot sauce. Overall, I am happy with my purchase, and I am thinking of buying my boyfriend another kit from the same seller for his birthday.
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Wish there was a more accurate Product Description. I was really excited to get this box but when I opened the package today I immediately noticed there are two holes/slits in the bottom base and two holes/slits in the lid. I had to go back online to look at the photo to see a close-up and, sure enough, there they are.
WHY?
Why would someone ruin a perfectly good design by adding four useless, non-functional HOLES?? I wish the sellers had made a very clear note of this in the written description. If I had known this was the case I would NOT have bought this product!!
Yes, the box seems sturdy and relatively well-built but the holes ruined it all for me!
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and the rough side is the side with the better quality colours. first of all, the paper's colours are much duller than shown in the picture. Secondly, the package was late. I was going to make these stars for my boyfriend for valentines day, and i ordered them 2 weeks in advance. it said that it would arrive on 12/2, enough time for me to make all of the stars. but they actually arrived on 16/2. Lastly, when i opened the package, the paper was wrapped in such as way that i initially thought that they ripped me off and sent me chopsticks and not the actual paper.
but the paper works really well in making stars and it has a smooth side and a rough side, and the rough side is the side with the better quality colours, so that's a bonus- directs you to which side you should fold.
so 2 stars for the bad shipping and packing, with the good folding quality
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It's not bad, but it's just not good enough - Customer Service is GREAT though. I tried to find my previous review, but it seems to have disappeared. It basically stated that it's simply not a product I would purchase again. It does not have the grip that I feel is needed for a transfer tape. I was contacted by Angel Craft after posting my so-so review and they felt that perhaps I received a factory defect. They also stated that this tape works best with Cricut/Silhouette or Cameo vinyl. Not the one I was using which is Oracle. So if you use Oracle, you might have the same "eh" experience that I had.
I will say though that Angel Craft had VERY GOOD customer service. They saw my review and did what they could to try to please the customer. Unfortunately the product isn't working for me - I am accustomed to a transfer tape that I don't have to burnish several times and then still try to pick the letters from the carrier sheet to the transfer sheet. It's just not sticky enough for my taste. So it's not bad.... It's just not good enough for me.
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Love this stuff. I bought this to use on glass light shades for the ceiling fan in my daughter's nursery. I loved the results! I didn't even know this stuff existed before I purchased it, but it was super easy to use. I also purchased the glazing medium. I mixed the two in different proportions and tested on the glass until I got the perfect color/consistency. It took about 10 minutes to paint the three shades, then I let them dry overnight before screwing them into the fan. I did not bother curing in the oven because I figured the heat from the light would serve that purpose. The glitter is very subtle, which is what I wanted, but it probably becomes more pronounced with multiple coats.
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Wow Great Buy. I wanted some leather scraps for a costume I'm making and instead of buying a yard or so of leather, I found this and I've probably saved a great deal of money thanks to it. If you need small bits of leather or are looking to get a patchwork look, this is the perfect buy.
The scraps are clearly from a bona fide leatherworker as the quality of the leather is really nice, from what this novice eye can tell. The leather is thick and tough and has held up well to the work I'm employing it for.
Don't count on any of the scraps being too big, as they are scraps after all. Also, don't count on the pictured colors - beige and white. My scraps came in more standard colors - mostly coffee (dark) brown with some black.
Overall, I recommend this product!
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This sand is very very fine and worked well for my silver work. I've never used real delft clay, so I can't compare the two. I bought this over the delft clay because I needed a lot of sand for larger parts. You really get a lot of sand for your money.
This sand is very very fine and worked well for my silver work. It's fine enough to transfer a fingerprint. It does flake / fall apart with more complex shapes. E.g. removing a large / complex blank without disturbing the imprint can be hard -- how that compares to real delft clay I don't know. Part of the equation here is the material of your blank. For example, a rough plastic-resin blank will stick to the sand more than a finely sanded plastic-resin or metal blank.
There is a foul smell when the mold is poured. I think this is from the oil cooking off. The portion in direct contact with the poured metal is burnt black after pouring the mold. This burnt sand can be scraped off and discarded and the rest of the sand can be reused. However, even this unburnt sand tends to dry out a bit with each use, so I'm not sure how many molds I will get before having to add oil. That said, I think I will be able to use this sand for years and years.
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Good for the price, wood finishes nicely. For the price, this is a great swift. A little rough in spots, but I was planning on finishing it anyway so sanding was already in the works. I took it to bits as much as possible, sanded it all down, and gave it a couple coats of Howard feed n wax. I put it back together with hemp ties and copper wire. It's rather ravishing, if I may be so bold!
It should be noted that this is a medium sized swift, but it can accommodate a two yard skein; it is uncommon to encounter yarn skeined in greater circumfrences. My first swift was large enough to hold a four yard skein, which was overkill!
Also, I can see why another reviewer broke a screw. They are a bit rough, but with some finesse and beeswax they can be made to work and work well.
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TIME SAVING CRAFTING TOOL. I use this in my paper crafting works all the time, what I love is the ability to have six different scissors on hand. I don't have to go around looking for scissors, or have six pairs taking too much space on my table, and I love the fact that I can carry it in my purse if I need to. I do craft at the office sometimes and it's so much better to carry one tool, then to carry six individual ones. I make cards, decoupage with paper, and I also make paper jewelry, and I use this tool to give a design edge to each item, making them even more one-of-a-kind. I recommend to give it a try, you can cut different types of paper, and I also cut the thin metal sheets like the one's from Tim Holts. I only recommend what I know works for me, and this is one tool I'm sure glad I have and use a lot.
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