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lots of sizes. We are homeschool family that uses a lot of crafts to help us learn. We love googly eyes and use them almost every day.
In this set of googly eyes, you get several different sizes. I love that because the things we make are all different sizes as well.
These come in a nice hard plastic container, in the shape of a flower. It makes it much easier to keep them organized. The container opens and closes easily and I am sure we will be able to find a way to recycle it once all the googly eyes are gone.
The other thing I like about these googly eyes, is that they are self adhesive. No more globs of glue everywhere. There is a little piece of paper covering the sticky back of the googly eye. It was easy to remove, my granddaughter had no difficulties doing so.
The black dot, or Iris, moves freely and did not get stuck at all making it lots of fun for my granddaughter to move her butterfly around and have it looking at her no matter what.
We are looking forward to coming up with a lot more craft projects to do now that we have all the different sizes.
I highly recommend these googly eyes for anyone that enjoys crafting.
Please note, I received these googly eyes for free in exchange for a fair and unbiased review. The opinions expressed are my own and were in no way influenced by that.
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In the picture shown it looks like the top is round. ordered a couple of these little wooden boxes because my daughter wanted to decorate one for a friends birthday. The sizes as advertised were a match. It is not a size to use as a jewelry box but more so as a trinket box. The wood is smooth with no splinters coming off of them. The medal pieces lined up correctly and there was no problem fastening the front one to close it. The wood did not have any scaring such as dents or any defects in the wood. The wood is unfinished so you can decorate it as you please. In our case we purchased a wood burner. Get creative and ad felt inside of it even to give it more touch. The box is light in weight so do not expect some kind of heavy duty wood. The box is worth the price we paid. In the picture shown it looks like the top is round. After receiving the product it was not a rounded on the top as we thought. You can see where its meant to be round but not quite there but overall we like them and its a cute little box.
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Worst customer service ever!!!!! Don't order these. This has been the most horrible experience of onlining ordering I have ever had.
I ordered this for my Grandson's Birthday party to make lone ranger masks. I paid for expedited shipping in order to receive it in time to get them made. I received it ontime, but only 1 sheet, not 10.
I have 30 children to make masks for, but only enough to make 6. I called Amazon and they said they would send me the reset by Saturday, but the new order still hasn't shipped, and the estimated date is Monday after the party.
I called back they placed another order but charged me another 7.93 plus 23.00 shipping.
So far I have 1 sheet and have spent over $48.00. Called back, they cancelled the last order and left the one coming on Monday, too late for the party. I now hate Amazon, and will probably never order from them again.
What a joke. I wouldn't bet I can recoup my money spent. Any advice on how to handle this?
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Used for pawprints. I used this to make pawprints and it worked very well. After working it for a minute, I rolled it out, used a bowl to cut a circle, then pressed each dog's paws into the clay. It made a very deep and clear impression without having to push down onto their feet too much. I was able to smooth out any ragged edges and if one didn't look good, I just rolled it back out and tried again. The end result was a very clear pawprint that showed all of the little 'details' of their feet. After baking, the prints are very hard but light enough that I think I can use them as ornaments.
In terms of quantity, I rolled it out 3/4" thick and was able to make:
4 - 3" diameter rounds
1 - 5" diameter round
And enough left over to make at least two more small rounds.
I also ordered Sculpey Glaze to coat them in. They look good just baked, but the coating makes them look a little more finished.
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No instructions. I bought this to cut circles for glass fusing projects. It arrived in a plastic baggie with no instructions on use, care, etc. Since I have a little experience, I knew that I needed to oil the blade for it to cut properly, but I imagine that a beginner would not know that and have some poor results because there is nothing included saying to do so. It took about 15 minutes to figure out how to loosen and tighten the arm, which feels VERY loose and unstable. My first few circles were complete failures. The line didn't line up at all, despite all my efforts. Also, the blade did not roll smoothly; it "bumped" along like there was a flat spot on it somewhere. I ended up having to switch to the #2 blade, which worked fine. Makes me wonder if this wasn't sold to me used, since the first blade obviously was unuseable. So, after wasting a good portion of glass "practicing", I discovered that the smallest you can cut is about 4 inches across. Even then, you are not assured a proper circle. Sometimes the lines match up, sometimes they don't. It's frustrating and wasteful to use on expensive glass. It's true, you get what you pay for. It works, will cut a circle, but not consistently.
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the colors are great, but there are allergic reaction on my daughter's . the colors are great , but there are allergic reaction on my daughter's friend face. especially for brighter colors, glitter not stick so well ... for brighter color & dark color wasn't easy to remove, we have use baby lotion to remove all the colors , wasn't be able to wash off with soap
the content base plate should be brighter color , like white base or light gray instead of black , when kids use the colors on plate to mix with other color & water , they can't tell exactly what color they are using or mixed , use black plate wasn't good idea .. and yes I agreed this is over pricey, I expect better color pigment quality...
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Great detail, it of a pain to mix. I bought this to do some molds of my hands to work on some costume gloves for myself. The mold themselves are *very* detailed. So much so, that I was able to actually see my finger print on the piece!! However, it's a pain to mix right. Although it is forgiving, trying to get the same consistence twice is nigh impossible, even with the scoop.
The drop of the star is partly in due to that, and the fact that this seems to be no more harder then plaster of paris. I've purchased this (as stated) for costume gloves, so the mold will need to go under a vacuum press at a later date. I have yet to do it, but I have reserves to if this will hold up.
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So worth it. Invest! So many uses! Gave me my confidence back. Came on time and couldn't be happier with this amazing product with it's many uses including a temporary tooth for those who can't afford the dentist right away or need their chipped grill to go un noticed for work or school!! Dentist takes long time as it is and It's expensive. And if you have bad-no credit... Forget payments. So..while you're saving up for a proper replacement, why not have a temporary sculpted tooth that stays in place to smile with! I couldn't ask for more. I have been so self conscious about my front top teeth. I had an incident where too many drinks during a celebration lead to a smack straight into a wall with my face and gravity directing the force and direction.of impact conbined with the spirits instantly bringing me two sheets to the wind resulting in two painfully chipped teeth. I dealt with humiliation of my own self esteem forever because replacements were pricey and under certain circumstances, it was impossible with my living conditions requiring money to go to more important things. Things were difficult for a while. Im sure there are people out there who understand. I've been there and still am some days with finances but thankfully a lot less! Anyway I know how it is. You can even change your tooth to match your shade with tea if needed. This is one of the many uses. Great investment. Unbeatable. Money well worth the amount too! It only.takes about 6 to make my tooth mold across both my top front teeth. So the irony of this being christmas im going to beat everyone to the pub and say that literally all I eanted for christmas were my teo front teeth and I got em'! Dentist is full til after the holidays so no worries. Grill in tact. Couldnt be more gracious. Thanks
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For the price...simply amazing. There are a lot of products out there as far as wire stripping and crimping goes, but very few affordable products that manage to do both for this afforable of a price. I ordered this to install some LED lights in my car to strip my 16awg wire and to crimp about 20 butt connectors. The stripper is very sharp and had absolutely no problem stripping the wires (mine was braided so it cut a very few of them, but this is to be expected). The Crimper worked perfect on the butt connectors, but be warned that trying to crimp something with the back end can definitely be a little awkward at first. But for the price this worked amazing!
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Gorgeous color- nice glitter. I'm a fan of Martha Stewart glitters. They are nicely fine and very shiny. A little goes a LONG way. Really. It's so fine that unless you're a lot more careful than I am, the glitter winds up become part of your home, and there will be stray bits of glitter for a while.
Most of the gemstone colors are fairly good matches for the gemstones they are named after. This is one of the exceptions. The color is like a very bright lapis lazuli instead of the dark blue/gold flecked stone. In fact, it's like a dark blue aquamarine. The color is just gorgeous. A bright, beautiful blue that works well in a lot of applications. It can be adhered to surfaces using your favorite gluing medium. Frequently I use just plain PVA glue or a spray adhesive. If it needs sealing to prevent mass glitter transfer, glossy Mod Podge or a glossy spray acrylic sealer work for me. So far there has been no color bleeding with any of the Martha Stewart glitters that I've used.
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Great Knives - Very Sharp. I was very pleased with these Flexicut knives. My primary knife has been a Helvie basic carving knife and it has become my secondary knife, reserved for when I need to make flexible cuts. Both Flexicut knives arrived super sharp and ready to use and I was impressed by the ease the standard carving blade went through the wood. I was also impressed by the smaller detail knife. The only downside is one I ran into with my Flexicut Pelican knife years before: the handle gets really grungy from my gloves and the surface deteriorates. This has been easily resolved by scraping off the finish of all three of my Flexicut knives and using them without refinishing. I actually prefer the look of the bare wood and I have not seen any trace of grunge on the scraped handles.
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Can Concentrate on Stitching Now. Makes stitching so much easier! Using the floor stand to hold my wooden scroll frame, and it's working out well. Love having both hands free to concentrate on stitching.
Gave it 4 instead of 5 stars, because I experienced an issue with my frame occasionally slipping (same as others have experienced). Perhaps the grooves should be set further back, or the clamping surface should be wider? Wrapping textured rubber bands around clamp does help, but it still happens every now and then. Nothing major, just a minor inconvenience. The benefits of working hands-free definitely outweighs it.
Overall, it's a good product and I'm happy with my purchase.
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Underwhelmed. I was underwhelmed with this product. I purchased this because I got a small vial of the dark blue frantage in another stampendous kit and loved the effect- these are just so-so. The colors are very similar and unless you like that really grungy, distressed look, you'll likely be like me and find yourself with few uses for this effect. The pink and blue are BARELY different from the white (this is also true for the "shabby green" color, it's not included in this kit but it should be noted that the pastel color frantages vary little from the white). Maybe it's just the jewel tones that show up better or maybe it's just not my style but I'd suggest you pass on this product.
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First time user gives it a try. Some irregularities in the product. This was my first time to hand cane a chair, so I was a bit anxious, but the instructions were clear and easy to follow. I also found a very good video on YouTube that went through the process step by step.
I realize that this is a natural product and not something that it "manufactured". As such, there is going to be some variation. That being said, here are the things I found. Some of the strands were not consistent in width and got very narrow. I just pulled those to the side and did not use them. If necessary, I could have clipped out the narrow part and used the rest. I also found that some of them had numerous joints at what was apparently the leaf nodes. I found that those would pull fine in one direction, but if I tried to pull the other direction, they would hang. So, if I found one that would hang pulling through, I would just take it back out and reverse it. Be aware, that those with the joints sometimes will snap at the joint.
The final thing and really the only real negative is the binding cane. I soaked it like the rest, but when binding it down around the edges, it split right down the middle almost the whole length, creating the appearance of two narrow strips parallel to each other. I had no choice but to use it, and it turned out fine, but I had to take extra pains to make sure the two split pieces did not overlap each other. I'd do it all again, but not anytime soon. :) My hands are too sore now.
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A great way to get started. This is a good way to get started. I love the price more than anything. It's pretty safe for (under)glaze, too.
It IS all pastel. I saw a criticism of this on another review, but the more chalk-colored pastels you layer on top of each other, the more opaque your chalk-colored pastel result will be. You can't layer it on until it becomes non-pastel. I have been using them to color ceramic conversation hearts, since the colors match the candies pretty well. I have since moved on (mostly) to Mayco speckled stroke & coat underglazes, but they have their upsides and downsides as well.
I'm a little disappointed in the brown, which barely shows on red clay, but it's a minor quibble. I am most in love with the white and the sky-blue. Mayco's white is frustrating to work with, as it shows brush strokes. This doesn't, and I appreciate that. It also makes a surprisingly tenacious base layer on greenware, so I can carve layers of other underglaze or glaze away as in sgraffito, usually without carving through the speedball underglaze "base," even when it hasn't been fired to fix it to the clay.
I'm likely to buy more white and black in the future (black isn't included in this set), but I don't think I'll need to repurchase the other colors for a very long time.
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Super Cute. I was so excited to receive this product. Though it took some time to be received ( shipped from China) I do not regret purchasing. First of all I received 4 rolls of washi tape in total ( 2 in each cute little container). The tape is vibrant, beautifully detailed and glossy. Unlike some other brands of washi tape I have used this tape does not feel weak or tacky. It looks, feels and acts like tape but with cute designs that are sure to please anyone. The one thing that I should note is that on one roll there were grammatical errors in the writing. When purchasing foreign products this can be a regular occurrence as not all sayings and word structs we use in the USA translate correctly. That being said I would order from this seller again. Just note when order it may take more than 2 weeks to be received. I was aware of the time it would take to ship when purchasing. Also please note that while I did receive this product at a slight discount for my honest unbiased review I stand being my review 100%.
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Um. Well first off, arrived reaaaaalllyyy late. like a few weeks past the estimated delivery time, so I was pretty annoyed about that. But it finally arrived and I wasn't too happy with it. I put it on and it didn't really look as flattering as it does on the girl in the picture. This belt also has a strong smell. I cant even describe it but it won't go away. I put the belt in a draw with some of my clothes in it and when I take the clothes out of my draw, they smell like this belt. besides the gross smell, I mean the belt looks okay I guess. just not really that flattering. I'd probably tell people to find a better belt out there to buy. idk how worth it this one is. if it was up to me, I wouldn't of bought it. :/
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Perfect for scrapbooking my beach wedding. Ok this pack is SUPER cute and exactly what I wanted for scrapbooking my beach wedding. All of the designs are so lovely and it's actually really convenient that the pages are double sided. For some things, it might not be, but I think in many situations it will just result in a less bulky scrapbook in the end. And in one case, when I wanted to save the card my mom gave me, it saved my bacon-- She wrote on the inside front cover of the card, so if I had scrapbooked it normally, that would be hidden forever, but I just cut a window in one of these pages and attached the card by its corners- now I can read both sides and it looks suuuuper cute!
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Cute Tags. These Tinksky Kraft Paper Card Blank Brown Tag Wedding Favour Gift Tag DIY Tag Luggage Tag Price Label with 10M Rope ,9*4cm,Pack of 100 are so cute!! The little heart was not punch all the way out of my tags so they arrived with the little heart cutout still in them. The hearts were easy to remove and I was left with 100 super cute little hearts!! I am so excited about that!! When I first saw them I thought I had to string the string through the heart and was a bit disappointed but then I realized that there is a hole at the other end for the string!! Yay!! I used these tags for a cookie swap I organized. Everyone made cookies and had to hand them out to co-workers! Mine got so many compliments and I'm telling you it was all from the little tag!! I just wrote on the tags what type of cookie was in each bag. I used a sharpie on them and they came out really well. The sharpie was easy to use on the tag, it didn't cause the tag to roll up or shred away! I was really happy! I started out using a Crayola marker and it did not do well!! I am so glad I got the chance to review this item! They are so cute
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The Perfect Adjustable Sock Loom. I have both this and the AKB sock loom, but I have found I actually prefer working with this one. It is very sturdy but also small and light, easy to hold and work with. There is no hardware sticking out to poke you or snag your yarn as you work and because of its more compact size with the rails themselves so much thinner I find it is much easier to work on the five peg slider even when configured for smaller sizes. Excellent loom design and I am seriously considering purchasing another so I can work on two socks at once. One peg was loose, but a drop of super glue fixes that easy enough and that is a very common issue with knitting looms in general. Still love it and would highly recommend this to anyone looking to venture into sock looms and sock making. Don't rule this out if you've tried a wooden sock loom and found it heavy, cumbersome, and awkward to work on as I did. This one feels completely different.
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Cut it out. Very nice mat, I just don't have one because I gave up after receiving a damaged one and then one that had obviously been used (deep cuts with black fabric embedded, divets, and I'm guessing cat hair- that I'm highly allergic to!), both direct from Amazon. Amazon was great about taking them back. And this was after dealing with shipping damage on another mat from another seller. I think I'll have better luck if I can find one in a store near me so I can inspect before purchasing. For the time being I'm stuck with my warped and stained old mat and JoAnns and LQS are out of stock of the mats I want.
The mat had a slight plastic odor, the sort that will dissipate after a few days, just the nature of this type of product. It is very thick, just looks like it would last a long time. The raspberry color is a lovely change from the standard green mat, but I do wish it had contrasting color on the other side.
I absolutely loved the markings, they're very fine and precise unlike mats that just mark a whole inch. Sometimes half and quarter inch marks can be helpful on the mat for doublechecking even if you're relying on your ruler. I was buying this as a secondary mat, one that would be portable and fit on my smaller table when I need a mat there - the size is perfect for that, not too big and not too small. But I was so impressed with the mat that I contacted the manufacturer, Havel's, and asked if they make it in the 24 x 36 size. Alas they do not, but said they'd pass the idea on to the marketing department. So ...if you love this mat and want a larger size please let them know so they would know there is a market for them.
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MastaPlasta Peel works. I was ready to give away my leather chair because of tear in cushion and on arm of chair. Then I decided to see if I could patch it, but was very hesitant of ordering a stick on patch. After much debate I decided to try the MastaPlasta Peel and the Stick First-Aid Leather Repair Band-Aid because it looked to be the easiest method to patch tear. I am very pleased that I chose MastaPlasta Peel. It was Sooooo Easy! It covered the tear on the cushion, even though color doesn't match exactly it looks fine and it is doing the job. I used the smaller one for the tear on the arm it works though might have to order another one for the other arm so it would match. Chair looks good and I am sure to get many more years of use of the chair now that its patched up.
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surprisingly able. Having never used an engraver before I bought this - I didn't know what to expect.
This thing is amazingly easy to control no matter what the surface is. I expected the engraver to want to "walk" on it's own like when you're trying to drill a hole without a pilot hole or a punch mark, but it's not like that at all. The included bit is good for most things, but if you're going to engrave anything glass, steel, etc. (your harder items) I'd recommend picking up the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Dremel-Diamond-Point-Bit/dp/B00004UDJU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Dremel Diamond Point Bit</a> - it will make your work on those harder materials much quicker and easier.
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DIFFERENT DISTRIBUTION OF COLOURS. When I ordered this, I looked at the bottom edge of the package in the picture to see the distribution of colours. When it arrived, I was dismayed to find a much different selection. The bundle is about 1 1/4" thick roughly divided as follows: 1/16" purple, 1/4" orange (my least favourite colour), <1/8" dark blue, 3/16" red, 5/16" white, 3/16" green, 1/8" yellow, 1/16" black and the remaining 1/16" is a mix of pink and light blue. I guess the small colour scale along the side of the top page shows this but it's too small to be of much use when ordering.
I also failed to read; the 12" x 18" size is not what I wanted.
I can't comment on the quality of the paper since I haven't opened the bundle.
I'll be returning this because of the colour distribution.
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Tolerable for low quantities only. I bought one of these at Michaels about a week ago because I thought it was a great deal to have three different options for just $15. Some of these may work better... but the one I got barely clicks into place and the plastic paper guides are practically impossible to get properly lined up with the actual metal cutter.
I cannot emphasize enough that the ONLY times I have gotten a clean cut were the times that I took several minutes VERY carefully positioning the paper. It's possible since the cutting edge is visible, but quite difficult. Any time I tried to cut quickly I ended up with something that was either not properly rounded or had chunks taken out of the side.
By contrast I received a deluxe 2.5mm fixed radius rounder in the mail yesterday and have already trimmed the corners for several hundred 1/2 inch square game pieces without even ONE mistake. Every single cut was PERFECT. Search Amazon for "deluxe corner rounder" and look for the Oregon Lamination products. The important difference with these deluxe rounders is that the paper guide is actually part of the same metal piece that makes the cut. I'll say that again... THE SAME PIECE. I honestly don't see how you could make a bad cut unless you were simply not paying attention at all.
Yes, the rounders I prefer are much more expensive (about $45 each)... definitely a case of "you get what you pay for".
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Nor recommended for colored pencil work. I bought this with the hope that I could use it for my colored pencil art. I have used another unidentified drafting film purchased at a blueprint shop with great success, both for colored pencil, and ink. However, I quickly discovered that Dura-Lar can accept only one very thin layer of colored pencil, and blending (unless the second color is applied to the opposite side) is out of the question. Using Koh-i-Noor woodless colored pencils, the colors are very washed out due to the very limited ability of the Dura-Lar to accept anything but a very thin layer. However, a cursory test indicates that it may be very good for ink (technical pens such as Rapidograph, Micron, Copic Multiliner),
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used for polymer clay charms. I make polymer clay chibi charms, and although the color was perfect for my prodject,once conditioned, the clay stayed VERY malleable. In fact it stuck to EVERYTHING it came in contact with. The only way I was able to use it was to have a fan blowing right on my work station XD So if your like me and live on the desert during summer, I wouldnt suggest this. But I believe the clay would hold up much better in a COld environment. Hope this helps
P.S The glitter rubs off, I mean the clay was still very sparkly.....but....so were my hands and anything my hand came in contact with before i washed them. But it washes off easily ^-^
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Great product with tons of uses. One of the most amazing products I have ever used. Drop the pellets in some hot water or heat them with a blow dryer or heat gun until they turn clear and make something. If you don't get perfect results on your first try, grab the hair dryer and soften it back up to dial in the perfect fit and shape you desire. I couldn't find paint powder at the local Michael's craft store but tried the embossing powder they had and colored this stuff for a great color match. The alcohol based dyes from the craft store also provided excellent colorization but were more expensive. The ONLY thing this product needs is a way to add something to it to make the finished product set permanently and prevent it from softening back up when it's in a high heat (130+ F) environment. And as an added bonus it's actually fun to use.
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Great color. Highly pigmented. Great color. Highly pigmented. Be very careful being in the sun or areas where you will sweat because it easily comes off. Also material rubbing will cause paint to ware off. Even though I used a setting spray and transparent powder I still feel if a couple more hours were put into it, the outcome would have been better. Perfect for indoor events. Enough paint in the container to paint your body head to toe twice. Great purchase for low price body paint. The picture listed took about two hours and after doing my research there isn't another paint route I would have went. I just wish I was more prepared for my first run with body paint.
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The pinking shears are incredibly useful for this. I use these shears to cut polishing cloth into smaller pieces that I to the packaging for each piece of my handmade jewelry. The pinking shears are incredibly useful for this. The grip is comfortable, and is very open and large; I have smallish hands and still felt comfortable putting them to use. Also, it's very easy to line up the cut if you need to go longer than one scissor length.
I bought them for a very specific purpose - and they cleanly and easily cut through the thick yellow brand name polishing cloth, leaving a pretty edge all around. I've no idea whether my using them this way is bad or good for the life of the blade, but for now they are doing a beautiful job and are exactly what I need!
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Does not work. 1.0 out of 5 stars Does not work, October 31, 2012
By DisappointedAgain
This review is from: Adhesive Tech A Fine Line 1.42-Ounce Liquid Fabric Glue (Kitchen)
I purchased this product to glue a little velcro to a vertical surface. The consistancy was like water. a tiny drop on the back of the velcro soaked through. I held it to the surface...clean and dry...and the velcro slid down. I held it secure, it still slid. I removed it and let it stand to see if it got tacky. Still wet and would not stick to anything. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME ON THIS PRODUCT!
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As Elegant as a Box of Crayons. I'm not as pleased with this product as I would like to be. I wanted to give it more stars, but I just can't. Here is the good. It melts really well. I've used both a spoon and a direct flame. I find the spoon method gives more control. You can control the thickness better which makes for a more uniform circle. The direct flame is not bad if you can master the technique. Since these are wickless, I used candle/grill lighter to apply direct flame. I like this method for certain waxes and this wax takes a direct flame very well (I've had some catch fire and melt onto paper on fire--not good). But not this was. However direct flame thins it out too much and it has a tendency to spread really quickly. So you have to be really adept at stamping to use this method. The wax is very pliable and not brittle at all. Now the bad. The color is truly dark red and dull, dull, dull. I wouldn't mind the color so much if there was some luster or shine to the wax, but there is none. The stamp against my envelopes looked like I'd melted a crayon. Yuck. Not very elegant looking at all. There was so much going for this wax, but the color is just awful. I'm afraid to try another color from this seller. If anyone has used another color that has a nice sheen and luster too it, please let me know.
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NOT AS PICTURED. Do not buy this set if you want the assortment of burs that is pictured. Apparently, what you will receive is "an assortment" of burs, not THE assortment shown. So you see that nice big round bur? That's cool. What you might get (or might not, who knows? it's a BIG GIANT CRAP SHOOT!) is a teeeeeeny tiny round bur that's not useful for anything that big round bur would be useful for. Do you like that cylindrical bur? Won't get that either. In fact... of the burs pictured, I received, I think 3 of them, and 9 totally different tiny burs. The resolution offered from the seller is that I can return it and they will refund the purchase price, presumably I am out both the shipping AND the return shipping.
I will submit pictures of the assortment I received. But it sounds like your assortment will vary.
DECEPTIVE PICTURE. Based on their response, deliberately misleading description. BUYER BEWARE.
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This Set Works for Me. I bought my set at a local craft store because I wanted to get home and start looming right away but you can save money here. I haven't used any other brands yet but this set seems to work fine for me.
Knitting looms are very simple tools. These store bought looms are also the same basic idea as knitting with a wide toothed comb or with a diy loom made with a cardboard tube and popsicle sticks. The commercial ones allow us to follow standardized patterns and make bigger pieces. Loom knitting is quite easy, but there is still a small learning curve. Little things like tension and the way you lift the yarn with the pick make a big difference. Don't feel like you have to make a hat in an hour if you've never used a loom before, but if you take a few hours to learn how to use these looms, I think you'll like them.
I had a spool knitter when I was a child and I remember knitting tubes with it like it was no big deal, but that was long ago and I didn't remember how I did it so I started from zero with this set. There are some basic instructions in the kit, but I didn't understand them at first so I went to YouTube. Then after watching some YouTube videos I was able to make sense of the written instructions. Like others, I've noticed some of the pegs are a little loose - i.e. maybe two or three per loom. You can glue the pegs in place but some experts don't advise it. The pegs are removable which is a plus. For me the easiest thing is just to push on them gently if they wobble and they seem to stay in. I found that once I had the hang of the tension, I didn't have any issues with the pegs.
You'll find that tension is a big part of getting good results from this tool. e.g. If your yarn is getting stuck in the slits at the base of peg head, your tension is probably too tight. And once you get the hang of the tension you might like the slits. e.g. They can be useful yarn guides when you're doing other stitches such as flat stitch.
My review is four stars for now and I might change it after I have a chance to compare a loom with the flat top pegs and find out if the flat top pegs are significantly better than the round pegs.
Updated: I tried a circle loom set with "normal" pegs and didn't see a big difference. So I guess it just comes down to personal preference and remember tension is key. I give this product about a 4.5 - with 0.5 deducted for the loose peg issue.
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Great toy for the very young craftsman. I'm old and a crafty kind of guy. I read an online article about 'what do you say to a 26-year-old who uses a rainbow loom?' HUH? I had never heard of one. Looked them up on Amazon (where else, pray?). I parted company with a few bucks and ordered one, just to see. It's an interesting little loom for making costume 'jewelry' using colored elastic bans. Not enough to hold my interest for more than 10 minutes, but at least now I know what one is. I gave it for a friend, to pass on to her grand daughter, who loves it. The little girl responded with a thank you note and a little bracelet she had made! That was nice.
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Sluggish, like its always on low battery. I work at a salon job where every tool we own has to be black, so a lot of us have the same tools. We have a similar handheld engraver pen at work, but I wanted to be able to use one at home. I used this engraver to be able to tell my tools apart from everyone else's. Even when I have fresh batteries in mine, it doesn't have much power. I don't know what brand the one from work is, but my boss said he paid like $10 on amazon and it looks very similar, so i thought i was getting the same one. It isn't the same quality, though. This particular engraver does eventually do it's job, but it feels like a lot more effort than the one we have at work. It constantly feels like it's sluggish, like the batteries are running low, even when I've just put them in. If I have a defective one, I'd love an opportunity for a replacement.
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26-pound Amaco gray clay. I have not used the clay yet. However, it arrived as a solid block (25-LB) in an unsecured plastic bag inside the box. It should at least have had a "tie" on it. I expected it to come in individual "packets". It did not! I spent 1 1/2 hours cutting, wrapping in plastic wrap and then "zip" bags to store it. I am sure it was my fault for not reading the details. The package was extremely heavy and if the clay had been divided up, it would have been so much easier to store and/or handle. I purchase from another company quite often and they do divide into individual packets. However, they do not carry "gray". As stated, I have not used the clay as of yet and ,therefore, can not comment on the actual clay, just the shipping of it.
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Must have. If you use Tim Holtz ink pads you have to own this. I have 8 handles / applicators which is perfect, never use more than that for one project. I have tons of replacement pads, I used a sharpie and labeled my pads, then velcro-ed them to the bottom of my ink pads. If you aren't stacking the ink pads to store them, this is great option, if you are stacking I would suggest having a grunge board album with Velcro strips that you attach your pads to with a color label. But the spinner is so convenient, I pick my inks, put my pads on the applicators and then just spin to grab my applicators. No more contaminating work surface by laying an inked pad ,down, or cross contaminating pads by using it for more than one color. Love it.
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It's legit. I am an aspiring part time model, and aspiring part time semi professional face painter. I recently used an amazon gift card that I acquired during the holidays to purchase the snazaroo Face paint kit. I have been completely satisfied with it. The brushes, sponges, colors, mixing pallet, down to the glitter, this will satisfy all of your face painting needs.
Youtube helped me a lot. I painted my girlfriend's face and it looked creepy as hell. Also the book it comes with is pretty lame, but kind of gives you an idea.
Pros: nice quality kit, washes off easily with water, includes glitter, brushes and sponges of supreme quality.
Cons: just that the book is pretty weak saice, butt whatevs
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A truely Honest Review. First off, I received this product at a free or discounted price for my HONEST review......and by the looks of it, those kind of reviews are usually crap! They always say the product is wonderful, regardless if it actually is and they always seem to get a 5 star rating! Its frustrating for all of us who really give an HONEST review!
Here is my unbiased and HONEST review....
So far it seems pretty good. I have purchased other CrazyEve products that were much better quality but everything is as advertised. The spacer works good but its only useful for small tight sewing spaces. The sewing awl isn't very big and it isn't very sturdy. I have used it several times and so far it works ok. The thimble is well......a cheesy thimble. It really doesn't serve much of a purpose, I tried it a few times and it was just awkward. The needles are good quality but are only really useful for thinner leather projects. Overall It is a useful kit but only for thin leather projects.
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Love this glue gun. Works great, super fast shipping, and heats up quickly. The packaging could be a little better, since once you unravel the cord, its hard to get it back in the packaging as it was, so Ill probably have to find a new case to keep it in. The reason I purchased it in the first place was because my 8 year old daughter tried to make herself an Easy Mac in the microwave by herself and forgot to add the water, and in turn almost set fire to my kitchen. I decided to glue her failed attempt at reading directions to a canvas so I could hang it over the microwave as a funny reminder to not burn the house down. The glue is strong enough to hold the Easy Mac onto the canvas, so Im happy!
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Larger size is availible, but this stuff is great. Okay, yes, it's small. Other reviewers who gave it a poor review based on that need to read product descriptions more carefully!
That being said, this is great tape! Bonds to itself well and seems to be extremely tough. It has a rough, cloth-like surface as opposed to a more traditional duck tape "plasticy-ness," and it's rather thick.
It glows a bright, strong green, and does so for a long time! It won't shine super bright for very long (if you hold it up to a light), but it does have a low glow that lasts for an hour or more, which is totally perceptible in the dark.
Would highly recommend! They also sell a regular sized version, if that's what you need!
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Weaver newbie. I really like this loom, yes it is not the best out there but it a very good made cheap loom. I have never weaved so I stalked Utube and watched hours total to see how experienced crafters did it. I finally decided to start with simple looming. I was concerned at first because I wanted to have only 1/4 inch warping and the notches are 1/2 inch. But when I starting to warp my yarn, I found I count wind around the notch twice so when I started to weave it worked out good. That in mind I started weaving simple, then I started using big fat yarn, fuzzy yarn and then randomly put strips of fabric. I have just started but thought I would share with people who want to start that just start and have fun with it. Added a few to show anyone can do this.
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Didn't work for me, but could for you. I may be bad at directions, but I did not get great results from this. The hole got fixed and the color matched very well. But the spot I'm fixing is basically the center of the cushion. After applying and waiting about 24 hours, then cleaning up the ink with alcohol, the couch became super sticky. I know if I sat on it it would leave ink on my pants. I fiddled with it for a while but all that came was now a sticky hole. I can't say it's the product because it probably works, just not for me and not for a part of the couch with high traffic such as the seat. I was hoping it would work, but it looks like duct tape is going on now.
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Great Laser Engraver/Cutter. I researched several K40s and bought this one based on reviews and what it had. It has a digital power setting so I don't have go by a dial and a needle meter for power. I don't know if the digital percentage is accurate but I am getting consistent results. After doing research I thought I would have to calibrate it to be able to do and engraving but the calibration was good. I read that some of them came with polished metal for the mirrors but this one had good mirrors. I have removed the bed and at the moment I have a 100 x 100mm Stainless Steel Lab Stand Table Scissor Lift laboratory Jiffy Jack to raise and lower the work so that the laser is focused. That is working much better. I will design a bed that is movable with my 3D printer but for now I am using the lab lift. I have engraved and cut many thing in the little over a month sine I bought it. I made small cheese cutting boards with a monogram for all of my family member and close friends 17 in total. I also made Christmas ornament for all of the kids in the family. Overall I am quite satisfied and I am glad I found this one.
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and i was sick of seeing socks i liked going in the trash so soon. im not sure what you're wanting this for, or how aesthetically pleasing you want the final product....but for my purposes this cloth glue out-performed my expectations. For some reason i put holes in my socks unusually quickly, and i was sick of seeing socks i liked going in the trash so soon. I thought it would be funny to see if i could save them and try out a new product. The glue comes out like elmers white glue, but is soon tacky like rubber cement. starts drying in 20 seconds or so, but slowly dries over a few minutes. soaking the edges of the hole or tear, you hold it together until tacky. then its easier to work with and finess the mend. after a white the glue sets and fixes the hole. at first its white all around the hole but after fully drying its clear. is it a perfect aesthetic fix? no...but would you have to look for it? yes. does it hold extremely well and fix the hole? absolutely. In just a month i've saved 6 pairs of socks. im sure it'll come in handy with other stuff too. i definitely recommend it.
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Works perfectly. I frame my own artwork for shows, galleries, museums, etc. Already have a Logan mat cutter & this was the perfect addition. Sick of paying crazy-money for a square of glass + driving, waiting & so forth. Now I can do it myself. It's brilliant!
Found it very easy to use. A tiny drop of oil, some steady even pressure, nothing too aggressive, just commit & go for it. A must-have add-on are the glass pliers that snaps it after it's scored + a decent pair of protective gloves because the edges are quite sharp. I also bought some extra cutting wheels just to keep on-hand. Have cut several pieces so far & am still on my first wheel. That's about it. Works perfectly. Very happy.
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Great quality beeswax. I used this to make a homemade batch of rub on oil finish for a workbench I made with a 2 1/4" ash and walnut top. I found online the recipe for this. It was simply equal thirds of this pure bees wax cut into shavings, then adding an equal amount of turpentine. Stir and let it set for 24 hrs or so. The turpentine melts the wax. Then add an equal amount of Boiled linseed oil. Stir and apply to the wood surface. Let it set for 10 to 20- minutes, then rub it off with a clean cloth. Wow. What a great finish for this application. They say you can use for certain indoor furniture pieces too. I see that as a distinct possibility, but I will play with that before just jumping into it. This wax is good stuff, but cutting it into shavings was real time consuming. There may be a better way to do it than the way I did with a knife, but I just did that. The wax is pretty hard and dense. It does have a fairly decent smell of honey. And no left over smell of it once it dries well.
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Stickier than my PERMANENT OUTDOOR Oracal 651 Vinyl. This stuff was FAR too sticky to work for my project. Maybe if you were placing the vinyl on something super smooth like stainless steel or glass, it would work, but I needed to place it on painted wooden signs. The surface was completely clean and quite smooth, but the variation in the wood grain seemed enough to ensure that the vinyl would instead stick to the transfer tape. I tried everything... even started peeling the vinyl off the tape so that maybe it would keep coming away and stick to the surface instead, but it was worthless. The "transfer tape" felt stickier than my permanent outdoor vinyl, so I not only wasted money on this stuff but also on vinyl that I had to trash and re-cut because I coulnd't get it to come off of the tape.
It seems lots of folks in these reviews use contact paper instead, which would be a lot less sticky. It doesn't have to be super sticky... just enough to pull the vinyl off the paper backing. I'll be trying that next time. Until then, this junk will sit unused in a box.
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Seriously cute, but. But not really random.. since I got two one for me and one for my 10 year old. We got the same sets. (Exactly) They are good quality, cute, and I think will be nice. They came super quickly and were packed well. Next time I think I would have emailed the seller and just gave them a chance to maybe know my interests.. Like I love the punches of flowers and butterflies and such but only got 1 (actually two identical) butterflies. Not sure they would have did anything different but would be interesting to see. Like we got 2 Eiffel towers.. not sure what we will do with those..unless we have a French themed project or use it as a part of something else some how.. some kind of flower part? Any ways;... would buy again but might do as separate orders cause getting two exactly the same not really random.. a couple of doubles would have been understandable..even more but every single (or double) the same is why I minuses 2 stars..
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Wonderful, but be aware the cavities are very small. I love the detail on the mold. It is very well made, has lots of cavities and tho each cavity is very small, the detail is wonderful. There is no one responsible for the misunderstanding about the size but ME. Just be aware that the cavities are very, very small. The hummingbirds are what drew me to the mold in the first place and I do love the different poses, especially that some are left-facing, some are right-facing. However, they are under an inch, tho again, this is MY fault for not reviewing the dimensions of the overall mold more carefully. If you need tiny birds, dragonflies, leaves, etc., this is your mold!
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Great glove if you are willing to buy a new pair every couple of months. Out of the box these gloves seemed to be a 5 star purchase. The fit is good. There are a couple of really nice touches - there is a little tab to help pull the glove onto your hand, and there are two little flaps over the middle fingers to help pull the glove off. Very nice stuff.
But after washing the gloves the leather became hard, and the glove was not comfortable to wear until I had worked up enough sweat to soften the leather. The seams also started to show signs of tearing fairly early on too. After six months the gloves completely fell apart. My routine is to wear my gloves once and wash them after a ride. I bought this pair to replace an old pair, because I like to have 5-6 pairs of gloves so that I am not washing every day. These gloves were in the same rotation as several pairs of Izumi White Line gloves (sadly Izumi has decided to stop making the original white line, which is why I'l looking for a replacement). Those gloves saw the same miles and wash cycles, and though they are nearly ten years old they are still being used on my rides, the Giros are in the trash torn and useless.
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Doesn't cut straight. I researched this product and it seemed to be the greatest thing since sliced bread. Apparently I bought a piece of molded bread. This contraption didn't come with instructions nor did it function properly. It does not cut anything straight and the handle bar wobbles from side to side. It's not build sturdy by any means. Because I was past my return date, I called the customer service number on the box to report my problem and see if I could exchange it. Holly moly. I'm certain I spoke with the rudest man on earth. He said, "I don't believe you. You don't use it right." Then went on to say that I could send it to the manufacture but I would have to pay for everything from shipping to labor. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. If you're looking to buy this product, cross your fingers and thumbs and hope you don't receive a bad piece of bread. And lastly, try it out as soon as it lands at your doorstep! Don't procrastinate.
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Very nice colors, and for many uses. This is a very nice pad, because it has a mix of 3 types of paper:
* Construction papers in several primary and secondary colors
* Newsprint in two colors
*Tracing paper
55 sheets, 12X9.
I have never thought of having all 3 in one. For kids this is particularly nice due to the fact that at certain ages we might all use these types of paper in art projects for school. Art projects were my most favorite as a child. Mom can help with the fun at home too. The paper are pretty good quality. I have seen thicker construction paper, but I am assuming here that there are different weights for different purposes.
The colors are pretty, and more like pastels than basic colors. After doing a couple of searches, I can use this for decoupage, origami, and drawing/coloring/light painting (no watery mixes).
Enjoy.
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Really fun and instant gratification. So far I have had reasonable success with this microwave kiln. I'm just now honing my techniques, and advise anyone who uses these to view the plethora of great YouTube videos available online about fusing glass jewelry (Glaze Jewellery in New Zealand) and about fushing glass in general (aaeglass). There are others, too, but these are my favorite sites for technique and inspiration. I've shown my very first piece, a kitty pendant for my niece. aaeglass also has a very good selection of glass decals that you fire onto the surface of your finished fused glass. They work very well, and the technique is demonstrated on YouTube and probably their website as well.
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Disappointing. The product arrived safely and was well packaged. I was a bit disappointed with what I received. I bought these to be a part of a science lab on dendrochronology. The growth rings aren't nearly as clear or distinct as the picture on Amazon would tend to indicate. I'm not sure that
the rings will even be usable for what I intended. If I add a little varnish first, the tree rings might become a little more evident. Many of
the tree "cookies" were smaller than I would have liked. In all fairness, I've never worked with cinnamon tree material before, so I wasn't
exactly sure what to expect. Maybe my expectations were too high, but I am still disappointed, nevertheless.
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Now I have the Power. I am loving this hot sauce kit! I got it as a present at Christmas and have already made 2 hot sauces with it. My wife has seen my disappointment when I've brought home various bottles of different sauces and they turned out 'meh' in flavor and heat. I like a very hot sauce with great flavor.
I made the "Smokin' Sauce" exactly as the included recipe directed and the "Purist Paste" with the addition of fresh lime, garlic powder and a little berbere spice blend. Both sauces turned out really well and the "Purist Paste" is definitely HOT! It was neat to get the kit as the instructions are really easy to follow with some good humor in the descriptions. And the recipes actually work. I especially like the details on creating shelf stable hot sauces without using manufactured preservatives or shelf stabilizers like in grocery store sauces. That was great information.
If you are a chili-head that likes to tinker in the kitchen (or know one), you really cannot go wrong with this kit. I'm going to have a blast trying other combinations of chili's, spices, vinegars and other ingredients to further my experiments in hot sauce creation. And since the rest of my family does not have my heat tolerance (yet), I can make sauces for them that have great flavor and are more mild in heat level.
All around great product and terrific gift. I highly recommend it.
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Adhesive is VERY weak. I wanted reflective fabric tape so I could apply to my jackets, pants, backpacks, and dog's jackets & harnesses for increased visibility at dusk and night time. I cycle and walk my dog at night and need the visibility. I looked at tons of products before stumbling upon this product, the Gear Aid Gray reflective tape. Based on all the positive reviews and the quantity of reviews, I took a chance and got a roll. Having received it and used it, the quality of the tape does not match the positive reviews. Below is my impression of the product.
Pros: Really reflective and easy to use.
Cons:
1) Price: It's really expensive for the quantity that you get.
2) Adhesive is very weak. The product description says it has "super adhesive" quality, which is what you need if the things you're taping (i.e. clothes) need to be washed. Before even applying the tape to my backpack and jacket, I tested the stickiness of the tape and noticed it was not stickier than regular Scotch office tape. Already it failed to meet expectations, but I gave it a chance and cut out designs and applied them to my backpacks. I thought maybe it takes time or friction for the tape to react and bond with the applied surface. I applied the tape and smoothed it out carefully several times, making sure it was applied correctly. I waited a couple of hours before trying to lift the tape to test the adhesion and some of it came right off. I left the rest of the tape on my backpack for over 24 hours before I put it in the wash. I had spilled a smoothie inside of my backpack and had to clean it. Because I was impressed by the shine quality, I had considered purchasing a second roll. I thought well, it's great that I have to wash my backpack because now I can really test the tape's quality. Result: After the wash, some of the tape stayed on (about 30%) but most of the tape (about 70%) was washed off. What's the point of applying reflective tape on fabric if it doesn't stick? I might get fabric glue and use it to apply this tape to my things. I'm really disappointed.
Verdict: I would not recommend this product for fabric applications. It is expensive for the quantity you get and the adhesion property is really weak in both dry and wet conditions. Since it washes off your backpack or clothes, you will keep having to buy replacement tapes. I'm giving this product a 2 star rating because it is really reflective and you can apply it to non-fabric things and have it stick decently. However, if you are going to apply reflective tape to non-fabric items, there are better and cheaper options available. The 3M brand is best for those applications. I specifically looked for fabric reflective tape and these did not work. I'd normally return a defective product but it's not worth it to do so in this case.
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I think the ergonomic trigger allows you to keep good control over the gun. I received this yesterday and was able to give it a test ride making some wings for a costume. The gun is a little large than I expected but it did not hinder my ability to use it at all... I think the ergonomic trigger allows you to keep good control over the gun. I loved the control valve (had honestly never even thought o f such a thing). This thing ROCKED! How on earth I have done ALL OF THE HOT GLUING I have done over the years with these cheap products is beyond me. This thing was able to melt glue fast... I never pulled the trigger and did not have glue. I did not have any dripping at all. I bought the set of 3 nozzles and used the small hole yesterday.... it was Craft Heaven.
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Great value..purchase several to have on hand. I have a Fiskars 12 Inch SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer (152490-1004). The original blade that came with the trimmer was starting to fray the paper I was trimming. I love this trimmer and was a little worried the replacement blades were going to be really expensive. However, not so thanks to Amazon! I do a lot of cardmaking and scrapbooking so I go through blades quite quickly. I believe every time I have a $25.00 order I will just add these on because it's always good to have a spare sharp blade on hand. These blades are a little different style than the original since the handle is a bit shorter but I haven't found this to be a problem for me.
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These are very brittle and break/bend easily. I have some assorted wood shapes already (other brands) and this seems to be the worst quality I've encountered.
The number of pieces in the bag attracted me but I'm sorry to say to make one semi-sturdy piece you will need to glue two of them together- and even that is not enough to keep them from bending.
Majority of the bag has warped pieces... so I advice everyone to look elsewhere if you need some sturdy wooden shapes.
NOTES: I did not coat the wood in anything when doing the bend test. It was a fresh, right out of the bag piece. I've tested others and they all seem to have this issue so it's no surprise that 95% of the shapes are warped. Not sure if they stored these in a moist environment or if it's just bad wood but I personally would not buy this again. Ever.
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For my application only. Yes, this very versatile tool can do many jobs better or worse than other tools. And yes, my application is a bit odd.
I take jewels, chains, connecting elements, and other decorative bits, and try to lay out a finished product that the customer will; be happy with. It's hard, though. I lay out the beads, and they roll all over. I lay out bits of chain, and every little touch pushes them around. Sketching with actual parts of the intended piece can become hard. If you just lay out beads along a string, you have great tools to help. I'm doing 2D design, with odd curves and design elements. I need more than that U-trough in a plastic sheet to help me.
Somewhat to my surprise, this seems very attractive. Given a support to hold one or more of these small sheets, I can lay out just about anything, pick it up and move it, or try a new thing altogether. Fuzzy design elements (yarn, cloth balls) will age the working surface quickly, but you should get a lot of use from this.
Sooner or later, the working surface might lose tack. I haven't gotten there yet. But, if you use the material with care, you might be able to peel it up,flip it over and double its working life. I'll be back then.
--wiredweird
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Such a problem Resin. Not for beginners. I use a LOT of resin. I have always had mixed feeling about ICE resin. I had forgotten how tempramental it can be. I HATE how sticky is is after curing. It has to be the least intuitive resin I have ever used. It cures a bit on the soft side. Too much "after" work for my taste.
I measure CAREFULLY, and had always thought I just often made mistakes when using this resin. THEN i tried another brand and never had any of the issues if have with this product. If you are a beginner, this might just discourage you about Resin. Which is a shame.
It is NOT uncommon for your carefully measured and stirred resin to cure soft and sticky. I always tell my friends starting out to stir MUCH longer than you think you need to. Just when you are sure it is completely stirred, stir for 30 seconds more.
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It just didn't work for my needs. I am a quiller and I like to try every single quilling tool out there as I have found that different tools give different results. I went for a packaged deal with the needle and the slotted tool hoping to save money and I frequently use needle tools so it made sense. I like that the quilling tool is metal because I have been known to quill many pieces of paper so tight that I have snapped lesser quality tools so I like the metal design.
The biggest flaw for me is the very short length of the tool. I have very big hands and this tool just feels like I am going to drop it and I can't get the leverage on it that I have with a longer tool. I think for some people this would be a great tool especially for travel but for me it just didn't work. I stopped using the tool after I lost the tension on many large swirled pieces.
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Amazing Quality!! Amazing Price. My order just came--the tags are cut beautifully, they're made from heavy cardstock, and you get lots of twine. The tag color is rich & they're a great size. They're also very versatile because you can use them just as they are, or you can glue patterned ribbon, dots, stripes, etc. across these to coordinate with your wrapping paper. I love these so much that I'm ordering again to prep for the holidays! If you're wondering whether to buy or not, don't hesitate. I don't usually review products, but I would feel really guilty if I didn't put in a good word for this product and the seller, so that other buyers can be as happy as I am!
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Excellent product . First, it is excellent quality construction paper. Good and thick, just the way I like it :)
Second, the price was great, will be buying more. Will be buying this brand over and over again.
Third, The colors are vivid, even, don't bleed onto projects and hey, my daughters like em too!!
I did shop around and for 10 bucks, and getting good weight construction paper and 300 sheets of it is great!! not mind blowing, but great!!
Pros:
300 sheets for 10 bucks of good grade construction paper.... .10 cents each, not bad
You get what you have used in school all your life...
The colors are right there in the image (yes, white is a color, pay attention)
Cons:
not a mind blowing price, but hey, I got exactly what I thought I was getting
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I love this set, and especially the melting spoon. This is a wonderful set for the money. I have looked for 3 years trying to find a set with a nice melting spoon. The spoon works well, took a couple of tries to get used to just the right amount of wax level to melt into the spoon so I did not have to much or too little for the seal. Also the wax comes off the spoon with reheating of the spoon and I just wipe it clean with a paper towel. I have had 2 different melting spoons in the past that I could not get the excess wax off once it was dry, which is ridiculous. The seal will come with your choice of Initial. Very pleased with this set. Takes a little practice to get your wax not to smoke, which leaves that smoke color in your wax and on your seal. But soon it is easy and looks so nice.
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Loom requires companion stand, which is too flimsy. The stand for this loom, which is sold separately, is too flimsy. You can't weave with the vibrations and movement that come from using the stand. It would take a different design or heavier wood, or both, to make the stand work. I believe this is a problem that Kromski needs to consider.
The lack of a viable stand calls into question the viability of the loom itself. There is no built-in way to attach the loom to a table, which you have to do if you are going to weave with the loom. I used ropes tied under a table, but that is an awkward solution.
I need to point out that there are a number of reviewers who liked the companion stand. I assembled it correctly and it didn't work for me, so I cannot tell you why that is.
If you are thinking about buying the loom and the companion stand, a suggestion would be to buy the stand and assemble it first. That would allow you to make sure that the stand works before you commit to buying the loom.
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Exactly what I wanted . The item was exactly what I expected it to be and the glue held much better than the hot glue provided in my art class. The sticks were very lengthy, which I was thankful for. It was a pretty darn good deal for a little less than $12, especially since I'll be using this pretty often. I love that it is rather stable when you set it down on a flat surface. If there was one thing I wish, it would be for the metal stand to lock in place to remain more stable, but other than that, I really love it. It doesn't drip unless you're pushing a new glue stick in, which could forcibly squeeze out the melted glue. But, as with any glue gun, I recommend setting a piece of paper underneath it just in case, especially if you work messy like me.
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Bright neon fluorescent embossing powder - UV reactive - Glows in black light. If you are looking for a nice neon yellow embossing powder, this is a good choice. It is actually much brighter in person, This is definitely brighter color than the photo can show - fluorescent colors are really hard to photograph accurately.
Yes, this is actually fluorescent. It is UV reactive. What does that mean ... it glows under a blacklight (UV light). Of the fluorescent colors offered by WOW!, I have personally used Pink (WR04R), Orange(WR05R), Yellow(WR03R), Green (WR02R), Blue(WR11R), and Magenta (WR09). The Pink, Yellow, and Orange are definitely the most UV reactive of the colors I've tried; however, this is typical of anything that glows in UV - the Blue and Magenta are simply more difficult to see. They also have a Glow in the Dark (WN01R) which appears clear in normal light but glows quite brightly in the dark.
How much do you get?? Yes, I know it says 15ml, but hey, most of us here in the USofA can't picture how much that actually is (myself included). The container is 1-5/8" high and 1-1/8" in diameter,
This is a high quality embossing powder that works well for papercrafting. It can also be melted and poured into a silicone mold. You can make it go further when molding by using it as a colorant and adding it to a less expensive embossing powder like the Melt-It powder, also from WOW! If you don't have a melt- art pot, simply use a tiny pie tin - mix about 1 part colored embossing powder to 2 parts Melt-It powder. Use a clothes pin as a handle to make it into a pot (or pick up the pan with a pair of pliers). Use your craft heat tool/embossing gun to melt the powder (a blowdrier won't get hot enough and will just blow the powder everywhere). When the powder is all melted, pour it into your silicone mold (don't use a clear plastic chocolate mold or a remeltable mold material as the melted embossing powder will be way too hot). When it's hardened, just pop it out and you'll have a nice bright embellishment for your papercrafting or even for jewelry.
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Copy, design, create, color, wear, repair - All from Polly Plastics Products. I love thermoplastics. They are the type of plastic that you can easily melt with hot water and form into anything in your imagination or need for your toolbox. Polly Plastics has taken this a step further by providing the 2 components to form a rapid setting silicone mold. This review will cover making a mold and forming items using the plastic pellets. Part 2 of the next post will cover working with the plastic strips to form items and objects.
Making the mold: This could not be simpler. Take equal parts of the Part A and Part B substances. I used a separate plastic spoon, marked and one for each to avoid cross-contamination. I also used a teflon mat to protect my counter. You could also use a sheet of wax paper or even parchment paper. Then knead the two substances together. It will change from a white and blue striped wad to a light blue wad with no white streaks. I will admit, the first time I did this I didn't knead it long enough and there was a bit of the plain white showing. I was lucky, even this formed the mold properly, but I definitely recommend to knead it fully to blend. I then rolled it into a ball form and placed it on my teflon sheet and pressed my item into the ball to fully cover the item. I used a cabinet knob and a medium sized button as my original form. Both are metal. I would not recommend trying to make a mold out of a plastic part. If you really need to, I would suggest either coating the original part in a small amount of oil or dusting it with powder/cornstarch. I did notice that the fully kneaded ball seemed soft and "slidey", but I just would not trust it to release from a plastic piece once cured. You do not want to see any of the item showing or pushing through the light blue ball. I let the item "cure" for a full 30 minutes. At the end of that time, the blue mold was still slightly damp, so I let it "cure" a few more hours. I live in Louisiana and have very high humidity. I think that is why it took longer. When I removed my item from the mold, the mold was still flexible, but the imprint was firm. I do recommend using an item that will transfer a larger design, rather than a design with many fine lines and details. I also noticed there was a bit of the blue material remaining in one of the items I used to mold. I was able to wipe this off easily from my item. It was in an area with a lot of fine detail, but it didn't affect the appearance of the mold. I was ready to proceed to the making of my plastic piece using the mold.
Creating the item: Once I am satisfied with my mold, I take the pellets and pour them into the mold. I level them off roughly with some slightly higher than the top of the mold. This gives me a good idea of how much of the pellets I need. I pour these into my spoon & gently set it in the water. This is a glass spoon, but I would also use a metal spoon. Make sure these items are dedicated solely to crafting and not used for cooking or eating. I have a nice little cooker that I've used for many years to make a variety of things requiring heat. This is perfect to heat up the water to melt the pellets or strips in. I set it on it's lowest setting which is approximately 150 degrees. I place a folded piece of foil in to assist in retriving melted pellets if any spill. Also, I keep a bowl of cold water near my work area to quickly quench fingers or hands if they start getting too hot or burning. Within just a minute or two the pellets turn from white to clear and start sticking together. I remove the spoon and slide the pellets into my mold. I press firmly to push the pellets fully into the mold. Then I take the mold and turn it upside down and press so that the back of the item is flat. Once it is all cooled I remove and dry off the item. I can also sand, trim or drill the item. Then I can paint or color it.
This is a great product for DIYers, crafters, fishermen/women, modelers or anyone needing to create a mold of "something" and then make a copy of that "something". It comes with full directions, but it is good to test the process out when you have plenty of time and it is not a critical component. As you continue making molds and "somethings" you definitely get better at it, but this is fun even for a beginner. I would strongly recommend that children be supervised when using this product. Heat is involved, small pellets are involved and a compounded chemical is involved (even though it is considered safe, it is not something that should be put in the mouth or swallowed). I definitely recommend this product for work, fun, and necessity.
I ordered this product through a special promotion and this is my honest and unbiased review and only my opinion. This is based on my personally using and experiencing the product. I was in no way compensated for this review. I only recommend products that worked for me and that I think will work for my readers.
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Mold issues. My moss was contaminated with mold spores. For the first week my orchids were fine, I had them in baskets so the moss dried out pretty fast. After about a week, all the orchids that I put this moss with got severe cases of mold and eventually died. A few of my healthy orchids (which had a different brand of moss) were around the sick orchids and were quickly contaminated as well. I normally don't write negative reviews and usually blame anything negative on myself, however, the orchids I quarantined and kept away from the moss all survived and are still living to this day, even re-blooming. Because of this, I have no other reason for the mold other than this moss.
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A very cute mold. This Angel mold is very cute. I make hundreds of bars of soaps yearly and can't recommend Longzang enough. I have dozens of these molds and haven't been disappointed once. After releasing the soap from the mold, they pop out easily with all the detail shown. When storing, I like to put them in a Zip Lock bag with a small amount of corn starch to help keep them pliable. I used to purchase the hard plastic molds, but they would crack & break. In the long run, these will last for years if taken care of. When purchasing Lonzang molds that are NOT on PRIME it can take up to 6 weeks to arrive. The wait is worth it!!! Highly recommended. So many varieties of designs.
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EXCEPTIONALLY NICE, BUT SNOWFLAKE IS A BIT DELICATE. I LOVE this punch. I'm using it to make Christmas gift tags and gift-card holders. Most of the snowflakes are perfect, but I have
had a few that just get stuck in the punch and tare. You have to practice a bit. Use a the right paper, not to flimsy or it will tear and not too firm or it won't cut. I use Martha Stewart craft paper and other craft paper.
This really is a beautiful punch and looks so attractive that it could be given as a gift all by itself. My daughter, grand daughter and even my five year old grandson love to punch and make little paper crafts. The snowflake is a favorite.
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Pretty thin paper tape..perfect for layering. When I first opened my package I noticed one or two rolls smaller than others, however when I checked the core for each roll I realized they look to be about the same, I haven't opened the entire roll to actually measure. This tape is more of a paper tape, meaning when you put it down take your time because it is pretty much permanently there. This tape is not easily repositionable on paper as others are. Since this tape is a bit on the thinner side I wouldn't recommend trying to reposition it if you are worried about tearing your project. I love the look of all of the tapes on white paper and the arrows look great on dark paper in my opinion. I like that these tapes are a bit more pastel in color as well.
I received this item discounted or free for my honest and unbiased opinion.
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Very cool. i love this thermo plastic! It comes in small white pellets that you submerge in hot water. Once the pellets turn clear, they are ready for you to mold into whatever shape you like. You have ample working time. Your final product will be white unless you tint it with paint or such.
I had a unique kitchen utinsil that I used to get the meat out of a coconut. It's sort of a really flexible scoop - hard to describe. But the handle broke deeming it useless. But then I got out the Thermomorph. I bent the tang of the utensil 90 then molded the melted plastic around it to form a new handle. After the plastic firmed up a bit, I rolled the handle smooth on the countertop and finished up the shaping. Now my tool is good as new!
It's really fun to work with and I can't wait to find more uses for it. You get quite a lot so should be able to make many things. Best part is that you can reuse it. So if you make a mistake or take out too much pellets, just submerge it in hot water again and it will turn clear and become pliable once more.
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Could not get vinyl to release from the transfer tape... AT ALL. I purchased this product because one blogger had said it was the best on the market. I used it to transfer Oracal 651 to canvas for a specific project. It attached to the vinyl itself very well and peeled of the vinyl backing with absolute ease. Not too much burnishing, not a whole lot of elbow grease needed. I was happy. And I love, love, love that it is clear. (for the most part. The Cricut logo does get in the way a bit, but... meh.) However, this stuff would NOT release from the vinyl after that. The vinyl stuck to that tape like CEMENT and there was no transferring it to the canvas as intended, to a solid cardstock surface to see if we could get it to release at all OR to even peel the vinyl off the sticky side of the transfer tape with a weeding tool or a fingernail. Money down the drain and project ruined. Back to my previous brand--this stuff just didn't work for me!!
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Stay away from these. I've used numerous glass cutters in the past but this just not acceptable. I've previously used both Toyo and Studio pro cutters and found both fine cutters, especially the Toyo. But I was teaching a glass class and had a limited budget so since I needed two cutters took a chance on these. I was hoping for at least acceptable if not great. Sadly, neither one cut well at all. This was especially for a new students where initially it was not clear if it was the students lack of experience with cutting or the cutters themselves. After trying both myself I realized while they could cut, there was a tendency often to break the glass and have it go off the score. Thus, after two frustrated students, I've learned my lessons. Even if you're a newbie to stained glass work, stay away from these. Just spend a few more bucks and buy at least the Studio Pro. "Professional" these are not! I will be returning both of them.
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Great product! Made my own custom soap molds in less than a day. I LOVE this stuff! I have been able to make some really great soap molds with this product and it is extremely easy to use. It can get a little messy though so I would definitely cover your work area along and use disposable mixing tools. The smooth-on website had a lot of great tips on mold making, and the product really is foolproof. Just measure equal parts, mix together and pour. Six hours later i had made my own custom soap molds and they have held up for over 25 uses. I would definitely recommend this liquid silicone to anyone who is interested in making their own soap or candle molds. Great stuff!
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These pressboard jobs are pretty high maintenance (must store on end. Maybe I'm not using these correctly, but the inserts are extraordinarily hard to get out. Also, the holes presented a danger to a beginner I was teaching who accidentally stuck a finger in a hole while the wheel was turning. I commonly set my arms in the wheel (bad habit) and the material actually scoured off the skin of a mole on my arm causing it to bleed. So, I won't be using these again. Immediately bought the old standard vinyl/plastic bats. Less maintenance on the plastic bats, too. These pressboard jobs are pretty high maintenance (must store on end, keep dry, not great for throwing very wet, sanding needed when inserts stick...)
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Skip this product, not worth the hassle to operate. You get what you pay for with this item. It is cheap, and hard to use. The guide arm refuses to lock into position, so I have to hold the guide to do any winding. The mechanism to hold the winder to a surface leaves a lot to be desired, as I had to stop every 10 rotation or so and retighten the knob/clamp. Maybe if the clamp arm were a little longer, it would improve the stability of the product. It does the job, with a lot of fiddling and readjusting, however, I would not buy this product, or recommend it. (I tried multiple time to get the guide arm to snap into place, and when it did, it just fell out again as soon as I got started winding.)
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I got super tired of hand rolling her yarn into balls to . My wife loves it so far! I got super tired of hand rolling her yarn into balls to help her with storage and this has been just what the yarn doctor ordered! So far it works perfectly and super smooth. Simple to install and is a must own in any craft room!
Pros
- So much easier than hand rolling
- Nice small size, doesn't get in the way too much
- Smooth rolling, hand crank so no electric plugs!
Cons
- Does have to be mounted on an edge which can be troublesome if you don't have one available
- It is a hand crank so elderly may look into an automatic roller
Overall it does what we need it to do and my wife loves it! I am a happey camper and she is a happy crocheter!
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Truly A "Pal. Hi, my name is Erica, and I'm a scrap-a-haulic. Anyone who is a scrapbooker or works with paper crafts and has to score their materials often should be investing in one of these! I realize that Martha Stewart, Fiskars, Cricut, etc. all have their own versions of these boards, BUT, I think this one takes the cake. I first found out about this particular scoreboard while watching a YouTube video by a Graphic 45 affiliate from Norway (her name is Anne and she is AMAZING -- she's one of my scrapping heroes!). She has created over 375 videos of projects she's created with Graphic 45 scrapbook paper and supplies, and she has her "Scor Pal" in every video I've watched to date (approximately 20 of the 375 -- they're about 30-45 minutes in length EACH!). I love how the scoring tool snaps right into the board, and pops out easily with the click of a finger. Additionally, the board is 12x12, the size of the large scrapbook paper, which is perfect for those of us who use these sized papers often! Highly recommended!
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Okay Product with Extremely Poor Instructions. An overall okay product, but not one I would purchase again. There are few reasons for this, but fumes is not one of them. Make no mistake they can be pungent, but susceptibility seems to vary. While they didn't bother me, the smell was noticeable and gave a member of my family a headache. Although it seems if you are prone to headaches from fumes you will not enjoy this product as no other member of my family except the one who is had this problem.
My main issue is how horrible the instructions are. Instead of giving straightforward measurements you are greeted to a complex sequence of layers and vague instructions. This is not a product you can afford to not follow instructions on. A trip to their website did not provide any clearer instructions either, but after some research I was able to discover the proper mixture is 5 drops Catalyst for every fluid ounce of resin.
Given the price and the unclear nature of the instructions I wouldn't recommend this product.
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my mother was so glad we casted their hands together before my father passed . BUY THIS PRODUCT. My parents did this recently... my mother was so glad we casted their hands together before my father passed (and the memory of making it together is really sweet too). I STRONGLY recommend thoroughly reading the instructions a couple of times and laying out/organizing all the materials needed before you actually start the process, because once you start the project you will not have time to muck around without interfering with the outcome quality of the cast. I read the instructions thoroughly before starting and I also put water in the fridge to make sure it was cool enough to buy us some more time to work with the mixture (once you read instructions you will understand this) and it came out great. Will definitely recommend this product.
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Amazing. Purchased this some time ago for an order I was commissioned for. Upon opening it, the materials felt really tough to work with, but turns out, it's just how it is and took some time for me to get used to it. I normally work with polymer clay.
This stuff is amazing!! The pieces I made, I could not wait for the 24 hour cure time, so I baked it in my craft oven at 150 degrees for about 15 minutes. I also needed to add more details once it was cured and that went seamless for what I needed it for. It is a little tricky, but once I got it to stick, baked it and it seemed to bond together.
I am very intrigued with this product and will be looking at ways to use this in the future with my other designs as in some instances, polymer clay can be too weak for small thin pieces.
And while this product says white, it's more of a greyish white, which is okay by me as the pieces I used this for, i was painting over anyway. :)
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Great design. I kept checking my local craft stores hoping that this punch would show up in their inventory. I wanted to see it in person, and possibly buy it on sale (or with a coupon).
It's the one design that never showed up.
I find it difficult to spend $15 on a paper punch of any kind, but I've wanted this one for a long time. Not long ago I purchased a larger edge punch that works very well, so I finally decided to take the plunge with this one.
This punch offers a very crisp image (I've had many that do not even when brand new), is easy to use, and I love the fact that it has a guideline for continuous punching across the page.
That said, I also have some problems with punching a seamless design, but I'm hoping that will get better with practice. For most of my crafting needs I'll be punching out individual pieces and using those on other things.
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Great leather. Good quality, even better customer service. The first scrap I received was a little damaged. It had some significant discoloration (not the good kind that looks "natural" or "variant," as is characteristic of real leather) and a small gouge in it that I worried would tear further and, unfortunately, the damage was in such a place that the scrap wasn't going to work for my purposes. (It also had some mild scuffing, but nothing more than what would happen with handling and would occur once I started using the leather myself, so that didn't bother me.) I called the company and they were so responsive in correcting the problem. Excellent customer service.
The second piece was in great condition. Again, some minimal scuff marks, but nothing affecting the integrity of the piece and I don't know that you can expect not to have those on real leather. The leather itself seems of excellent quality. Admittedly, I'm not a leather expert, but it was exactly what I was looking for: 5-6oz weight (about 3mm thick), rather stiff and thick. With both pieces, I was impressed how evenly shaped it was. I was worried my scrap might be misshapen or something, since it is a "scrap," but it was exactly as described from that standpoint.
The leather is pretty dark--it has rich warm tones, like a reddish brown or burnt sienna, which I didn't expect. It photographs a bit lighter than it is, and I wish it was more of a lighter/tan brown. At first I wondered if I had been sent the darker leather by mistake, but the second scrap was also very dark. It is still beautiful, just darker than I was expecting. Overall, great experience. I would buy again. Will try to post some photos later.
For those wondering, I used this to make a traveler's notebook (akin to the Midori). If you're interested, I used 1/16" paracord elastic cording. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Elastic-1-16-34-Diameter-Stretch-String-Bungee-Shock-Cord-Various-Colors-in-10-25-50-100-Feet-Options/dp/B00KZ222IQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Elastic 1/16" Diameter Stretch String Bungee Shock Cord Various Colors in 10, 25, 50, & 100 Feet Options</a> I think it was the perfect thickness of cording. I cut the leather using a rotary cutter, which turned out to be pretty easy. Just had to apply a bit of pressure. Punching big enough holes to pull the cording through, however, was extremely difficult, since I don't own leather tools and this is thick, solid stuff. Oh well, I made it work in the end.
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Surprised how bad it was. We were excited based off the picture, but were very dissapointed when we received it. Terrible job packaging with absolutely no protection to prevent the very large scratches that were all over the "S". The black color is more of a spotty matte finish and not a solid glossy finish like the picture depicted. There is also a light brown wood color edge surrounding the entire front of the "S" which I also didn't like and couldn't tell existed from the picture provided. We planned on getting our newborns footprint put on this the day he was born at the hospital but because the product was so bad we missed the opportunity to do so.
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The tale of two waxes, look different but claim to be the same (NOT the same. This is a tale of two waxes, who appear to be different, but are suppose to be the same. The one on the right I ordered a year ago as a10 lb bag, recieved as 2-5lb bags. All went well with the first bag, everything poured great mixed with beeswax, no bubbles, no sinking. Bag 2, however, the problems started. The bag on the left is what I recieved today. I'll be interested to see how it works. If it isn't 100% soy, what are the contents, because I will get asked eventually. UPDATE: I won't be ordering this again. It's frosting and for some reason im not getting the same volume of melted wax as the first bag i used. It's also shrinking, cracking and creating bubble cavities. Not working for me at all and i have a booth to fill by Saturday
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Cuts Well. These scissors don't look like much out of the box, but they are well conceived and put together. Great idea to have the holes the same so that they can be used right or left. I was kind of skeptical about the way these would cut, so I tried a variety of things including paper, cardboard and the bubble envelope they came in. I was pleasantly surprised on all fronts. They cut quite well, but on the thicker materials they don't quite cut all the way out to the tip. The only thing they would cut at the point was paper. I personally can't see using these in the kitchen even though they are food safe. At best you could open packages or wrappers and maybe cut some herbs, but I don't see them doing more than that. I will use these in my art studio where I cut a variety of things all the time.
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Good paper, bad price. The paper itself is good for folding origami. It's thin enough not to make folding too difficult after a few folds, but thick enough that it isn't going to tear easily. The color selection is nice. Fully recommended as origami paper.
I only give 3 stars because I have a tough time getting over this price. In Japan this same package can be found in any 100 store for only, well, 100 yen, which is less than a buck at the current exchange rate. Such an incredible markup is somewhat hard to swallow. I only ordered it because I was in America for several months and needed some for a project and the local art supply shop was out. Next time I visit America from Japan I will be sure to bring plenty of origami paper with me so I don't run out again.
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Good value dual temperature glue gun. This is a relatively good glue gun. I tried it on the low setting & was able to attach straws to cardboard for a science fair project. A somewhat flimsy stand (about the same gauge as a butterfly paper clip) is included to keep the gun up when plugged in. Although it looked flimsy, the tiny stand had no problems holding up the glue gun. The included mini glue sticks melted well at low temperature but seem to harden overfast when applied to the straw/cardboard. I may try the high setting to compare the results. As noted by other reviewers, 1 mini glue stick does not last that long so be sure you get extra glue sticks for your projects. There is a slight drip at the tip when not using the glue gun but it is relatively minimal - about a small bead after 15 minutes in idle. Given the price, this is a good product for your crafting needs. I would recommend a larger & higher quality gun if you are an avid crafter.
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READ THIS REVIEW FIRST. I do a lot of painting and I have multiple brushes of all kind. I have been searching for a brush similar to Annie Slones (since that's a bank breaker) when I found this. Originally the first brush I recieved had a hiccup with it, but was immediately resolved which I was extremely pleased with. The first time I painted it was fabulous. Covered very well. Made the painting easy. It has a leather strap at the end that I have a love hate relationship with. It's good to hang to dry, but it gets in the way sometimes painting. It you're concerned about shedding, don't be! I panted a very large hunch and saw only 1 brisel. This is a good brush and I would recommend this. Not sure if it comes in a short handle, but that would be nice to have in my arsenal too.
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What took me so long to find this set. This is a great product for anyone who is constantly cutting, regardless if it paper, chipboard, or leather. I use for all types and so far I am really pleased with it. It stores all the blades really nicely with a magnetic backing so that even when you place the knives in there prospective "groove" the magnetic keeps them stationary. Very clever and convenient. I has a pouch or "net" that holds refills which also is handy. Overall, I am very happy with this set. I allows you options for whatever detail work you are doing. For me personally the #2 is a God send because it is strong enough to handle leather work or rather the leather work I do. I create jewelry with leather and the #2 knives cuts it like butter. I was using the #1 knife out of sheer ignorance until I finally made the effort to seek out something that did not make me work so hard to cut my leather. Anyway...this storage unit is SOLID and even if you drop it it is all good just because of how it is designed and the magnetic mechanism along with the actually construction of the case which is SUPER hard. I give this 6 stars if I there was a sixth category!!!!
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Too Small, Not what I was hoping for. I wish I had read the reviews before purchasing this product. First, it is not a 2x2 square. It's just over an inch. Secondly, it punches though the square that it cuts out. WHY? It could be so much more useful. Don't buy this unless you just need to punch out windows. I could see this product making some cute projects but it won't do what I was hoping - cut out 2x2 passport photos. I haven't tried to return it yet, but as you have to completely destroy the packaging to get to the product I'm guessing it won't get returned. The punch does seem to be pretty sturdy and sharp and I like that there are more shapes to add, I just wish it was more clear that it destroyed the middle part getting punched out.
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Molds are great, but skip the included recipe. These are cute little golf ball sized bath bomb molds. I was a little concerned about the (lack of) heft of the plastic when I took them out of the bag, but after using them, I found their thickness to be just right. They didn't crack while I was packing my bath bombs or taking them out, but they were thin enough to be bent a little to dislodge the bath bombs more easily.
This was my first time making bath bombs, so I tried a couple different recipes. I'm glad I split the first round into two, because the included recipe seems to be missing a step/ingredient. In addition to that recipe, I did one from the internet that used water as a binder. I was a little nervous the molds would pop open as they fizzed and expanded, but they held together.
These are cute, basic bath bomb molds. I'm sure I won't be passing them down to my grandchildren or anything, but they're definitely sturdy enough to hold up to my occasional use.
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It looks like semen. Once you get past that unfortunate resemblance . It looks like semen. Once you get past that unfortunate resemblance it is a great product though! I've used one jar to complete multiple projects because a little goes a long way (kind of like semen). It was easy to apply to my chalkpainted furniture, as I used a rag and didn't have to buy a fancy brush. The overall finish is nice on wood, I also got the brown creme wax and used both for an antique effect. I haven't yet tried on other materials, but the label says you can. I haven't tried other brands of (more expensive) creme wax, but I don't see the need to since this is a solid product- I would buy this brand again.
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A great kit with everything a hobbyist would need. Every hobbyist needs a good X-ACTO knife set. This one has everything you could want except for a little saw blade. I didn't know if the chisel would be that helpful, but it turned out to be the best of them all. It's much easier to push a chisel with your palm than to pull down with one of the knives with your fingers. The chisel works great on plastics that require more force to cut.
I love that the case has magnets holding the blades in place. This is far superior to have a snap-in holder which never holds the blades. The case doesn't close very easily, but you aren't buying this for the case. It's a great set at a good price. Individually I would only give the knives a 4 star rating, because Olfa makes a superior knife, but as a kit, this deserves 5 stars.
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Great Product. I got this because of the price. It's around 10% of what you'd pay for a name brand alternative.
I got it and was initially a little skeptical of the quality of the tools. The blade seems a bit flimsy. I had to tighten all of the blades before doing any cutting.
I've been using them for around a month now, and they have done their jobs perfectly! Not a single hitch. I use them to cut various materials, but mostly thin plastic and posterboard. The blades are as sharp today as they were when I got them.
And the price...they're half the price of the cheap alternative at any brick-and-mortar store, so definitely a great value.
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