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however considering the sometimes tedious procedures to keep this burning smoothly. READ THE REVIEW BY D.HOUGHTAILING! IT SAYS IT ALL. WISH I HAD READ IT-I WOULDN'T HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE HASSLE OF RETURNING IT. SPEND YOUR MONEY ON SOME OTHER DECORATION.
"Yes the design is unique and eye-catching, however considering the sometimes tedious procedures to keep this burning smoothly, it hardly seems worth the effort when there are so many other interesting and more functional candles to choose from, that only require ignition, ...not the entire rocket launch procedure.
Bottom line: This is more for looks and conversation than functionality. But hey, ...don't let that stop you because it IS fun to look at and talk about. Actually using it? ...Eh, not so much." QUOTING D. HOUGHTAILING. SAVE YOUR MONEY! 2" OF WICK BURNS IN LESS THAN 25 MINUTES. HAVE TIMED PHOTOS. JUST NOT WORTH THE HASSLE.
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Good Quality. I purchased this about a week ago. Shipping took a little while but that is to be expected during the holidays. The hide itself came in excellent condition, minus one portion near the neck on the flesh side where the hide was significantly darker in color.
Fairly thin, similar in texture and thickness to a tanned Deer hide. I made a nice arrow quiver out of it with a strap and had enough scraps left over to use as a wrapping for my bow handles or to make a small knife sheath out of. Its a hit or miss with the size but you are most likley guaranteed to have a piece of hide big enough fpr a reasonable project. To make clothing like pants or a short I recommend two or three hides.
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love it. I have 3 spinning wheels, An antique wheel, a kromski sonata and now my roadbug wheel. For portability you CANNOT beat it. My sonata us also foldable and portable but even folded and packed in it's case it still takes IP twice the room as my roadbug. I can put the roadbug in a bag with my hand carders, wool, yarn and knitting needles and it's still small enough to carry with me with no effort.
As far as add how it spins... It's smooth and effortless. Being used to double treadle wheels it took me a few moments to get used to spinning single treadle but once I got used to it, it was smooth sailing. All in all if you are looking for portability, function and price this small wheel can't be beat. I highly encourage
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Sturdy and nice to use. I've had this loom for only a few days, but I really like it so far. I'm just learning to weave, and I find that this is a great introduction without spending too much.
For what it costs ($35 at the moment), it's also very sturdy. I do find that the back piece of wood holding the yarn (I'm sure there's a technical term for it..) can come loose while weaving, but it doesn't bother me too much.
Warping this loom can also be a challenge, but as a beginning weaver I'm pretty sure I'd be equally challenged by warping any loom. You can look up a video on YouTube that shows how to warp this specific loom, which is very helpful. Here they suggest using two chairs instead of a warping board, which made things much easier (and less expensive) for me.
Another reviewer also suggested buying pick up sticks for more complicated weaving patterns, and that's something I wish I purchased along with this. At the moment I'm using a thick piece of cardboard instead, which seems to work pretty well too.
Over all, I think this is a great buy for any age. I like using this loom, and I look forward to using it in the future
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AMAZING product. AMAZING product! If you have ever had a filling done at the dentist with the tooth color filling, you have seen how they hold a "blue" light in your mouth to cure the filling, this is very similar , great fixing charger cables for cell phones, electric wire that is knocked thru the plastic, glasses, cracked grass screens on electronics, I could go on and on. The trick is follow instructions use thin layers and build up, does not work as well if to thick, it actually causes a chemical reaction and gets hot and I have seen a little wisp of smoke, really a great invention. Thanks Bondic, please just make it a little less expensive, I am already seeing knock offs at lowes and home depot.
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Sculpey is like grown-up PlayDoh and it's oh so good. I have a new obsession with Sculpey and this Sculpey III Naturals pack was my first foray. It was very easy to work with, and the neutral colors made it easy to make the animals I intended to make (like turtles and lizards). After some exploration I've found that I prefer Sculpey Premo, but I still love using this Sculpey III pack to mix with the Premo colors and for the larger body parts or sculptural bases.
For those unsure if Sculpey III or Sculpey Premo is better for you, here are my thoughts:
Sculpey III is softer when you work with it, which would make it easier for kids and requires less kneading, but it also means that fingerprints in the finished product are more likely. Sculpey Premo requires more kneading but is firmer and therefore sturdier and less likely to be dented or messed up while you work with it. I think Sculpey III tends to be more brittle after it bakes, which is find for figurines but would not be desirable for jewelry or anything that needs to be handled.
Either way, Sculpey is totally awesome. I wish I had started playing with it long ago!
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Nice Size. Somehow my collection of muffin pans had dwindled to one overworked silicone pan, so I knew this one would make great progress toward restocking my muffin pan supply.
As I compared this one to my older silicone muffin pan, I was a bit concerned at first. This one is much lighter and flimsier than my other pan, and the cups are definitely smaller. I was a bit nervous that this one would not be as useful as I had anticipated.
But, I was proven wrong.
- The lighter weight seems to actually enhance the evenness with which this pan cooks. My other one works well, but this one seems to work even better.
- This one cleans easily.
- The cup size actually adheres more closely to the average size of many aluminum muffin pans. My other silicone pan tends to run a bit large.
Despite my fears, this new pan might end up being used even more frequently than my old one. But, I'm definitely happy to have the capacity for two dozen cupcakes again!
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DO NOT PURCHASE - DOESN'T WORK RIGHT OUT OF THE PACKAGE. DO NOTEVEN THINK ABOUT BUYING THIS ITEM!!!! I figured how bad could it be? Well, it's made in China, VERY POOR Quality. Where do I start? When pushing down on the 'twisting/cutting' mechanism, it hangs and drags and doesn't operate smoothly. Well, you could over look that, but the included, different sized cutters are so dull, they won't even go thru a normal business card. Overall just a waste of time and this seller should be told NOT TO RESELL this Chinese Junk. (Not that everything that comes from China is junk,, but this item was VERY POORLY COPIED and will not cut soft lamb leather, forget the purpose it was intended, to cut paper and cardstock in bookbinding. I've had (probably Japanese-manufactured) tool for over 10 years and just now need to replace the cutting blades; it had worked perfectly for many years cutting soft leather. This newly-purchased item didn't even work THE FIRST TIME I TRIED IT - what a joke.
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Simple, easy to use, excellent results. I wanted to cut and hem a shower curtain to fit into an alcove for a bathroom window consisting of glass bricks for those times when a little extra privacy might be needed, but I didn't want the hassle of hemming the curtain by hand. I decided to purchase one of those iron-on hemming tapes. When I saw this product didn't even require ironing, I had to try it. I was amazed at how simple it was to use. I cut strips about 6" or so (I didn't really measure) and applied them end-to-end across the bottom of the shower curtain that I had cut to the desired length. As I pulled the backing off each strip, I folded the hem up and pressed it with my fingers. That's all it took. Not only did it work beautifully, it holds so well that the finished edge looks as though I ironed it! (I've added pictures to show the result.) Crisp and neat. The whole project took less than 20 minutes, start to finish, including the time to measure and cut the curtain. Now I'm off to tackle that one pair of jeans that has always been about an inch too long!
Caveat: I have not washed the item and would not likely dry a fabric shower curtain in a dryer (the manufacturer recommends against it), so I cannot say how this product will hold up to laundering.
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I'd definitely recommend getting 2 to be safe if you have a . Got mine yesterday and am using it to preserve some flowers from my wedding bouquet. I had a medium sized bouquet and one package could almost get it all, but not quite. I'd definitely recommend getting 2 to be safe if you have a decent sized bouquet. I am unsure of how well it works because I just did it yesterday so I have a week to find out. Only complaint so far is packaging was poor. There was al strip of very very sticky glue to keep box closed but the bag of sand got stuck to it and when I took it out I had to rip the whole bag apart. Not the end of the world since I used it al, but I highly recommend they package it better!
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The mat is one of the best, if not THE best mats I have ever . The mat is one of the best, if not THE best mats I have ever used!. It is self healing and I really like the color. It is also reversible. I expect this will last a VERY long time. I am very happy with it.
The rotary cutter is VERY sharp! Somehow, before I cut any fabric, I managed to slice not one but two fingers! They were nice clean cuts (on both fingers) and have since healed nicely. I really don't know how that happened, but it WAS NOT due to the rotary cutter, it was user error. The blade has a very nice sliding blue guard to cover it when not in use.
Seriously, I don't think you can get a better combo than this deal. I love looking at it (the colors) and I cannot see ANY cutting marks in the mat, so it gets 5 stars for that alone. Time will tell how the blade hold's its sharpness.
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Material is great and very useful but the packaging doesn't prevent it from drying out. The sugru itself is great. I've used it to fill in chips on ceramic and to fix a garage door opener clip that was letting the remote slip out. It's worked very very well.
The only problem is in the packaging, which allows the material to cure. Each color is in a little plastic packet that can't be re-sealed. After using just a little bit of one color, I closed up the edges of the packet as best I could. Following the recommendations on the package, I put the packets in the fridge. A week later, that color was cured around the edges, which wasted about half of it.
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Much Cheaper At The Store. This is a standard wreath hanger. It's no frills, and isn't the heaviest wreath hanger available. I think the words "Heavy Duty" do it a disservice, because it most definitely is not. I needed it to hold a small wreath on the front door, and didn't want to invest in something expensive. Expected it to last for one season, and that's exactly what I got. So, no complaints about the item itself, because I figured it was going to be pretty cheaply made; however, I noticed after I bought it that several brick and mortar stores (Jo-Ann Fabrics, Michaels, Target, etc) had these for about half the price they are here on Amazon. This was around the holidays, so it may be harder to find them in stores other times of the year, but you might want to shop around locally before buying it here.
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Too expensive second time around no sale. This wax was OK for the price of $17.98 for ten pounds with prime. Went back to order more and it was ten dollars and some odd cents with $15.61 shipping???? No thanks you can keep it. I ordered it originally because it was a little expensive and no shipping with prime. So I got it. I thought that was do able. But at current price they will be keeping it in their stock room. As far as being happy with the product. It performed as expected. Soy pits on top from my understanding of it. Nothing a hair dryer won't fix. So happy with product at the price I originally paid. Not the second time around. So for that they lose a star.
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Don't waste your money on these. I ordered these thinking they would be great for cutting the seams on a rag quilt I was making. They are wonderfully sharp and cut the thick material easily. Wish I could say the same for how they work. After about a dozen cuts they started sticking and I ended up having to use both hands to open them up after EACH cut. Needless to say it was a lot more work that just using regular scissors, but all my fabric scissors were packed away so continued to use these. I used to love Fiskar products but this is the second Fiskar item I have purchased that had this type of sticking problem. I bought a nice pair of shears and they really hurt my hand because they were so hard to open on each stroke. I would look for another product than this one.
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OK for a base, pretty dry and need moisturizer add-in. Affordable, you can surely make lots of soap with this base and have lots of fun with handmade soap bars.
Pros: It is easy to use, melts well so no problem on that side. I used a fine-controlled low heat burner on a gas stove and it melted in minutes.
Cons: However, there are a few drawbacks in my opinion - first, it is fully loaded with chemicals too but most soaps are so, a judgement call. Second and the main issue for me is that, without adding a moisturizer, don't count on the goat milk to do the job (in fact, I bought this because I thought it would be hydrating but it is not - a pure glycerin block would have been best). This base is pretty drying. Third and last, I also feel the soap is not easy to use - the foam and lather are hard to build due to the dry feel of the soap. It cleans but would benefit from a richer consistency. Next time I use this base, I will try to add Shea butter and see if it helps ... but be aware that used alone, it will not provide the best cleansing experience.
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Petal Lace is Lovely. I received the Petal Lace punch today and I adore this punch even more than I thought I would! It is very lovely and punches so cleanly! I have the lace doily border punch and am very disappointed that it doesn't punch out all the tiny holes correctly. But this petal punch is perfect! I am still working on refining the precise paper/card size to get it measured up exactly right. Right now the best small size I have found is 3 1/4 inches x 4 7/8 inches. I have to be very careful to get it exactly right and then line up the punch precisely or else you can tell a little that it isn't right. but that's me being a picky perfectionist. I am sure as I use it more it will become more natural and I won't have to be checking myself each punch as I do now. I love the corner punch too! It looks beautiful with just the corners done and with the border all the way around a card. The biggest challenge was just figuring out the best paper measurements, which I will continue to experiment with to find just the right fit. Overall, this is an absolutely beautiful punch and works exactly as I could wish. I highly recommend the Petal Lace punch set!
(I used this punch set with heavy card stock, 20# copy paper, scrapbook paper, 32# writing paper, and a variety of other papers. It worked beautifully on all of them.)
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Great dyes to use with GELLY CANDLE WAX (only. These are really great dyes. The worked like a charm on my gelly candle wax:
http://www.amazon.com/Gelly-Candle-Wax-25-Ounce-Clear/dp/B001681ROS/ref=sr_1_3?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1390488068&sr=1-3
I have used ONLY with it and it mixes perfectly. Be aware that is very strong so put a little less dye than what you expect the color to be, it will get a little darker after cooling down.
I was skeptical about the negative reviews because this manufacturer is the same that produces the gel wax to make gel candles.
I assume the buyers have tried to use it with regular wax instead of the gelly and had bad experiences.
Don't be fooled with those reviews, use it with GELLY CANDLE WAX and make great works of art!
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Great starter kit for beginners. This is my first time making candles. I ordered this kit based off the reviews and what the kit contained. For the price it was really good. The metal pouring pot feels really sturdy and seems like it will last a very long time. I was so excited to get this a day early that I just had to try to make candles right away. I didn't want to make the little tea light votive candles, so I cut the recipe in half. I used about half the wax, 1 strip of the color block and half the fragrance and I had enough wax to fill both of the glass jars. The instructions provided were really helpful (I had done some youtube research as well). The color block included is green, and it's a deep forest green. There was no indication as to what scent was included, but it smelled pretty and kind of floral. No over powering. I do wish they had included some type of clue to secure the wicks to the base of the holders. I can't wait to go home and light my candles tonight to see how they burn and see how the fragrance comes out.
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Perfect for the Christmas tree as decorations... and cats LOVE them. I purchased these to put into the Christmas tree as decorations. They arrived on time, and packaged nicely. The quality was nice as each of the feathers was in good condition. Some were smaller than others, but I expected that. One thing I did not think of when purchasing them was how crazy the cats would go for them!!! Our Christmas tree takes a beating each year due to the 3 maniacs, but this year it took an extra beating. The 100 feathers was plenty for the tree. Since I had so many I would clump a few together and place them in the tree. Overall, I am very happy with the purchase!
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Nice kit of samples. I do a fair amount of multimedia journaling and journal making but don't buy many "professional" supplies, so for me this kit was a great method of learning about what's out there, as far as adhesives for my projects. I found the glue holds extremely well and the glue eraser works like a charm. The sticker maker is just 100 kinds of fun! The little sticky squares hold well and are great for little pop-up, add on items for collages. The kit as a whole is, as I calculate from looking up individual prices, as economical a way of sampling these sorts of products as I've ever seen. Everything is high quality, plus the box itself can serve any number of functions once the products are used up. This would make an excellent gift for a crafting hobbyist for the holidays and I loved it as an amateur crafter. Good value, great products.
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Great colleection from Echo Park. Another wonderful collection by Echo Park! Heavy papers are all double sided and the stickers are great. Love the patterns. This is a very usable "every day" type of collection. The only downside is that there is only one of each sheet in the pack! There are 12 double sided sheets (i.e. shipping tags, polka dot, several ledger, arrows, View master, phrases, stamps, cork, stripes, tickets, numbers, spirograph. music) in muted shades of blue, red-orange, and tans; one has 13 border strips on one side, and one has 13 journal cards/elements on side. There are two sticker sheets included. One has lots of great images, a few borders, etc. The other includes a medium sized alphabet (ldark brown), two smaller alphabets (blue and khaki), 5 border stickers, and a handful of other stickers (3 tags, 3 eyelet, and 4 phrase stickers). Great price for the collection.
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Very useful molds for ice cream, round cakes, and even chocolates. This duo is cute, and makes an ice cream cone about 1.5 inches tall. However, I prefer using them separately. The ice cream ball, as ice cream, looks a little weird, as its bottom is exactly the same size as the cone's top. I prefer to use it as a little round cake or a chocolate ball. As a cake, the texture is perfect! Cover it with strawberry colored liquid clay (I use clay) and roll in tiny coconut flakes or white sprinkles and you have miniature Hostess snowballs. You can let your imagination run here, as you can create pretty much any single serve cake in this miniature round form. As a chocolate, I like to make it caramel colored, then pop it in the fridge for a few minutes (to harden it a bit) and then cover it in a thin layer of chocolate colored clay. Then cut a bit out of it, and it is adorable.
The cone I was a little leary about, as it is pretty deep for a mold. But, it makes an absolutely adorable cone! I suggest using tan colored clay and then brushing a mix of brown and yellow chalk on it, all in one direction, to create the baked look of a waffle cone. you can put their ice cream on it, and I would suggest attaching a very thin line of clay around the bottom of the ice cream (and texture it a bit) to make the ice cream look a little more realistic. You can also color the bottom of the cone with a little white paint to make it look like it is in a paper sleeve. Very cute duo, and worth the wait to get them
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Great for soaps however use sparingly and add more instead . Great for soaps however use sparingly and add more instead of dumping it in. That is if you don't want soaps to be too saturated with color. The orange was a bit tricky because it was more a brownish orange when mixing with liquids but when soap bars solidified the orange was bright and tangy. Very nice. Better always to add color first and mix till satisfied before adding essential oils. I made the mistake of adding lavender oil first then the purple coloring and the soap turned a taupe color which was fine. I poured some in molds then used what was left in loaf pan. I swirled 50/50 taupe and light blue and the bars came out pretty.
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Poor representation of the actual product. Come on Amazon and Amazon sellers!! Be more honest about your products. The photos of the feathers look great. They are not as full and beautiful as the photo would suggest. The actual product does not look like this at all. NONE of the feathers are 14inches. Most are barely 12. I bought 6 packs of these and will need to use almost 3 1/2 packs for one arrangement to look full. I hoped to make 2 or 3 arrangements. The description would more accurately read 10-12inches rather than 12-14. I need them for an event this weekend and need to start production soon so not enough time to send them back and wait on more. My display will not look as full as it should using these but I've spent the money now. I'll post photos soon.
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Dries clear, stays put, cheaper in the long run. Ive tried over 10 different card making adhesives, both liquid and tape, for the past year and a half. This is the BEST one by far. I will purchase my third-8 oz bottle soon. I use it mainly on paper and embellishments but have had success with ribbon, if smeared thinly. It works great on small/narrow cut sentiments when the tip is used. It dries clear, allows you to make adjustments before it dries, stays put, and is cheaper than double sided adhesive sheets. I cant say enough positives about this product. It has certainly taken the place of most of my adhesives, many of which have gone in the trash. I understand that the manufacturer will not ship if the weather between them and the recipient is below freezing because it coagulates - looks like cottage cheese. I have not ordered during the winter so I can not attest to this.
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Better than Glastar model. I purchased the table foiler after becoming frustrated with the Glastar model. It takes a bit of time and practice to get used to this piece of equipment but once I did I found it works very well. It is excellent for medium to large pieces of glass. The only tricky part is that the foil may not be lined up exactly when you start applying pressure at the start of a piecer which may require you to trim a bit. If this could be fixed I would give this model 5 stars. Of course this model is not great for sharp inside curves and one has to foil these pieces by hand. Likewise very small pieces of glass must Uber foiled by hand.
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Much cuter in person. **I received this product for free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.**
The mold that I received is red but I don't think there's a difference in the mold itself. It came bigger than I expected, very detailed, my intention was to make soap but after more googling, I found that there are so much more I can do with this. Cookies, brownies, gummies, soap, I also tried Jello but I guess I put too much water in them and it didn't came out well. But my first attempt at making soap turned out great, didn't stick to the mold, easy to take out. Only thing is that the silicone mold is soft so I would either put them on a cookie sheet, easier to move around. My jello spilled during the transfer to the fridge so just a little tip~
Great mold, would highly recommend!
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Handiest Drill from Household Chores to Fine Crafts. I Can't Be Without It. Funny thing about this drill... I had one which everyone laughed at when I got it. I used it constantly and it really came in handy many times and then others starting using it too since it was so easy and practical. Guess what? No one laughs now! Apparently, I am loosing my mind and carried it off somewhere to do something and forgot where that was or someone borrowed it and forgot to bring it back because I went looking for it and my drill was gone! That is why I ordered this one which is the same Fiskars Drill as my old one and works the same (only a different color). It comes with 4 bits and I just can't be without this drill. I used it for things around the house like putting up baby gates (the kind that is metal and screws in the wall on the sides with gate in the middle), simple repairs on the deck and making planters for a vertical garden. It is also great for delicate things like drilling a hole through a bottle cap without cracking it. (Because I control the speed, I can drill without causing pressure or heat build up.) While I wouldn't use this to build a house, I sure need one in my house. This is the handiest drill I own and I own serveral (expensive ones too). I just can't be without this one, I love this drill!
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to cut a line for my boat and looks like it did a great job. I used it the other day to cut a line for my boat and looks like it did a great job. Cost way less then others
Up date 02/1102018
I used the knife for the 2nd time and it worked for 5sec. is not working any more. $118.00 is a lot for only two times use. the bad thing is I had put the knife away till a needed again and now is junk. less $ is not all ways a good idea.
Dear Jose L. Gonzalez
I'm sorry to disturb you.
Would you remember buying a Foam Cutter in our shop? Please look up the picture of the product in the appendix, thank you!
Electric Knife Hot Knife Foam Cutter Foam sculpture hot knife cutter (Foam Cutter)
I am really sorry that the product was disappointing to you at that time. In order to make up for you, now we are willing to send you a new Foam Cutter for free. May I know your contact number, please? Thank you.
Once again, I apologize and deeply regret this.
Best wishes
Amy
Is it possible to change it?My manager said that only the review changes so that the goods could be arranged to sent out.would you think that's ok?
I'm so sorry,I would very much like to re-send a new one for you now, but I failed to get the approval from my superiors.
waiting for your reply
Amy
They actually sent me a new tool to replace the first one. The Hot Knife works fine. A very big thank you to the company for standing behind their product. I would recommend buying this tool. Great Company..
No other Company will contact you after a year to let you know they want to help you. ( GREAT COMPANY) THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
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Gets caught occasionally, but otherwise, great. Cuts great, but I do have one complaint. I used this for a Thanksgiving Thankful Tree. I cut out about 40 for each person, and they were instructed to write whatever they are thankful for. Then, we tape them up on the wall. This was perfect for this purpose. I used construction paper, and it did tend to get caught a lot when trying to pull it off or move it over to punch again. I would have to rip the paper off and then fish out the little pieces of paper. It wasn't a big deal, as I was using construction paper so I wasn't super annoyed if I had to waste some (and cardstock might be better just because it is more firm). If I had to use it a lot, and make tons of leaves, it would get pretty annoying. If I used 3 pieces of paper, it got caught almost every time, so I used 2 and it only got caught occasionally.
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Highly recommend it to convert your favorite style of sneaker into . I was skeptical that this product would stay stuck to Converse sneakers, but it is FABULOUS! Highly recommend it to convert your favorite style of sneaker into a dance shoe. After dancing in regular rubber sole Converse for years, I gave into my knee strain and applied this self-stick suede to the bottoms of my favorite pair of Chucks. I wish I had done it a long time ago! Turns and spins are so effortless now! I still wear my regular shoes when dancing on patios and decks, but these are great for hardwood "real" & "clean" dance floors!!! (marking, cutting, and applying was super easy, too)
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There was nothing wrong with the product itself but my 9 year old is obsessed with making butter slime and this had no instructions so we had to take the time to look them up and honestly i had better things to do. Not what i expected. Everythimgs in a different language and its a very very very small amount. It was cheap becauae you cant figure out how to use it. Ill but crayola from walmart next time. May be more money but it has instructions in English for how to use it to make slime. There was nothing wrong with the product itself but my 9 year old is obsessed with making butter slime and this had no instructions so we had to take the time to look them up and honestly i had better things to do.
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Been using these for years, and I LOVE them. BEST scissor buy. I used to spend a lot of money to get my expensive sewing shears sharpened, but about ten or twelve years ago, I decided to try some inexpensive shears instead. So I bought these.
I have been using them for at least a decade, and I'm shocked at how well they stay sharp. They are better than any mid-grade sewing shear I've ever had. I've paid MUCH more for scissors that go dull much more quickly.
I also have these in the desk for craft and home use, and those stay sharp for a long time, even despite cutting things like cardboard, paper, tape, plastic, etc.
These just might be the best scissor buy I've ever made.
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Don't waste your money. These scissors were part of a Christmas sewing package. I did not have a need to use them until last week when I was making a rag quilt. These scissors are supposed to be excellent for making rag quilts. They are extremely sharp, which is great. The problem with them is that after using them only one day, they will not close. Upon inspection, the plastic ridge that makes them stay closed has already worn off. Needless to say, they are cheaply made and I am quite unhappy with them. It is important for them to remain closed in the receptacle I keep them in. These were purchased along with the larger spring type scissors by Fiskars, which I have not used yet. If it is important for you to have these small spring type scissors stay closed, then I certainly would not purchase them. Since it is more than 2 months since they were purchased, I will not even try to return them. I will just never use them and replace them with something that is better made.
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So pleased. This is a beautiful piece of leather. And yes it is real leather! The color, Whiskey, is beautiful. It's not too thin or too thick for making purses. I ordered 10 square feet, wasn't sure if it would make one purse, because of some of the reviews I've seen, but I'm sure I can make 2. I am so pleased that I have attached 2 pictures because I wanted you to see the size (see the 12"X12" tiles on the floor) and the color. As you can see there are no holes. I can't wait to make a purse. It will be my first leather project since I was a kid. I can just imagine what it's going to look like when I'm done. My sister wants one too and now I have enough to do it. I know you can't see me but I'm doing a happy dance right now!
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Works well when you get a good one. I migrated to a looseleaf planner and wanted to be able to put my personalized notes and papers into it. Rapesco is a respected name, the price was right, and reviews were acceptable, so I ordered the adjustable hole punch. Product arrived promptly, and in new condition (I noticed a few other reviewers mentioned receiving used products.) I tried it out right away and found that one of the "pins," called punching cutters in the directions, doesn't retract after punching, meaning you can't get your paper out without ripping it. I took out a magnifying glass and couldn't see a reason for the jam. Considered returning it, but decided to persist. I could push the pin back out by removing the bottom tray and pushing the pin in with a screwdriver. I then put a tiny drop of WD40 on the pin, understanding it could stain my paperwork, but that didn't keep it from sticking. Thought maybe using the punch over and over would loosen the sticky pin. No luck! Finally took off the back again and used a small screwdriver to poke around the recalcitrant pin. I must have done something, maybe knocked off a stray piece of plastic, but now it seems to work fine. Issue two: That done, I looked at the adjustable capabilities. The packaging had NO instructions, but I fortunately had seen that there was a video on the order site. I understood that my planner was an A6, and the original setting worked perfectly in my notebook, even though the lines lined up for A5 (see photo). Haven't figured that out yet. If you do have an A5 notebook, look at the video. You need to know in advance that you only use one end of the hole punch and that you need to turn the paper around for the second set of holes. Also, adjusting the spacing isn't necessarily intuitive. You need to remove the bottom tray and use a flat tool of some sort to change the settings (see second photo.) Third issue: I could not get this to punch through 10 sheets of paper. Five worked fine, even got to eight, but 10 sheets jammed. Final issue: On the bottom of the tray, there is a removable plastic tab covering a small (1 inch) white laminated/plastic/paper rectangle. Can't figure out what it is, but I wonder if maybe it is meant to slide across the slot where you put the paper in the event of stuck "confetti." Bottom line: I debated between 3 and 4 stars. Now that it is working, I'm very happy with it. Not sure how many people would care to go through all that, though, to get there. Suggestion to consumers: 1- Check out the machine right away; if there are problems, send it back and ask for another. (When it works, it seems to work well, but note that I just got it, so durability is yet to be determined.) 2-Look at video for instructions for A5. Suggestions to Rapesco: 1- Better quality control. Quick exchange for problems. 2-Make sure used items are identified as such. 3- Include instructions on packaging.
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A step up from the hand-mixer-and-toilet-paper-roll technique. You get what you pay for. I enjoyed this winder at firsthaving a winder to create tidy center-pull cakes from some of the unruly balls of yarn I had lying around was just what I was looking for. But the more I used it the more I realize it's cheaply made and frustrating to use.
The tension arm often comes out of the locked position and falls, which can cause you to accidentally wind yarn onto the gear mechanism. Getting that off has resulted in me having to cut the yarn in the middle of a wind and create several smaller balls. Not only does it waste yarn, but it's frustrating.
You also won't be able to wind full skeins of most worsted weight yarns because the tension arm doesn't extend enough to allow for winding a larger cake. (For instance, you won't fit a full skein the size of Red Heart Supersaver worsted weight yarn into one cake without cutting the yarn and winding a second ball.) This hasn't been a huge issue for me, because I'm usually winding up odds and ends, but I thought it was worth noting.
I've seen some reviews that said the lower clamp didn't hold tight enough. I solved this problem by placing a rubber mouse pad underneath the base to prevent slipping.
Bottom line: If you've been using a hand mixer and a toilet paper roll to wind your yarn scraps, then this is a step up. But if you're going to use it frequently or you buy expensive yarn... look for a better winder.
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Shame I cannot give it 4.5 stars. They are the superb quality you expect with any Gingher product, but I cannot quite give them a full five stars.
The problem for me is that the ends are a little thick for cutting small stiches in embroidery. I have found that I prefer the cheap (under $3) Singer scissors I buy from my local GROCERY store! They have very fine points and I can use them more easily than the Gingher ones. The problem with them though is that they blunt very quickly compared to Gingher. I think that is why the Gingher scissors have thicker blades, to make them harder-wearing and stronger.
So it was a hard call to only give them four stars, but honestly I cannot give them a perfect five stars if cheap Singer ones are proving to be my "go to" scissors for cutting the threads between letters on embroidery. A shame Amazon will not let me give them 4.5 as they are outstanding quality otherwise!
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Watercolor Brush Protection. I can't comment on this tape from a floral perspective because I don't use it for that purpose. I use this waterproof tape to wrap my watercolor painting brushes. Paint brushes can be very expensive and it is important to care for them properly. Water is an essential component in watercolor painting but it also can be harmful to my brushes when it accidentally or otherwise gets under the ferrule which holds the brush together. Particularly the connection of the brush handle to the ferrule. When water gets inside that connection it can have two detrimental effects. First, it can weaken the glue that bonds these materials and equally bad it can cause the wooden handle to swell when wet and later contract when it drys. The constant handle swelling and contracting loosens the ferrule / handle connection and ruins the brush by causing the top of the brush to wobble around on the handle. So I use this waterproof floral tape to wrap and seal that connection against water getting inside. It's a cheap type of insurance that prolongs the life and usefulness of very valuable watercolor painting brushes. This tape is a great product for this purpose.
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Makes sculpting easier. These are great for working with clay and making small changes in the clay. I haven't actually had a set of clay tools previously, I used whatever I could get my hands on in a pinch. So, they seem nice to me; though I usually try to give a comparison and I can't with these. They are firm but not hard like using other objects that I have attempted in the past (desperate times!) so they make a more smooth and nice looking line, etc. The one is a bit deformed as shown in the photo so I couldn't give it a five star; other than that deformed one, it would be 5 stars; I would expect in most cases it wouldn't be that way but it was in this case so I have to acknowledge that and report appropriately because I received a coupon for sharing my experience.
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Great little snippers. Like the big brother 8" shears by Gingher, my mother had a pair of these passed down to her from her mother, so on and so forth. I needed my own as wel. I cut a lot of vinyl and do auto upholstery projects and furniture projects. These little shears? Love 'em. Nice and heavy in the hand, smooth and sharp. Make sure you don't settle on a pair of these made elsewhere than Italy. I've heard rumors that, here and there, people receive pairs made in China...terrible! Return 'em and demand something of lasting quality made by a nation with reputable quality standards! How do you say it...Fatto en Italia? Settle for none less with these shears and I doubt you'll ever find anything of notable better quality.
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Interesting idea, but horrible execution. Picked this up at a local store recently and thought I would share my experiences.
Pros
- The safety cap is 100% better than most of their other blades. This one fits over an inch up the body of the knife and stays on really well.
- The body itself is an nice grip-able material that feels solid.
- If you really need a light, and it works, then it's fairly bright right where you need it.
Cons
- The light isn't reliable. Mine will sometimes flicker and dim until I open the case and re-seated the battery.
- If you use a straightedge for cutting, as many do, then the light is worthless.
- The body of mine had a nick in it right out of the packaging. When I contacted X-Acto support, they suggested that I ship the blade to them and they would send me a replacement.
- The biggest Con: Right at the tip where you would hold the knife, the body is a criss-cross texture that feels horrible. It'll surely make your fingers hurt after just 5 minutes of use. And there is none of the grip-able material that the rest of the body has. This is what I would have included if I wanted to torture my customers.
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Great product, very detailed - you may want to get a manicure first . This was the coolest product ever! I read all of the reviews and I was a little apprehensive since a lot of people reported mold and other issues with the process. I didn't experience any of that at all, which made me very happy because I wanted to have a nice cast made of my daughter's hand in mine for a Christmas present for my husband. I read the instructions several times, made sure I had all the exact measurements of everything prepped, and we were ready to go! I talked through the process for my daughter because it was kind of creepy having your hand in this bucket that felt like it was slowly closing in your hands and wouldn't let go. We did the countdown together and she said she didn't like that part of it. The casting medium had a nice cherryish almond smell, so that helped. A couple of reviewers commented that they had some old tools and picks for getting the casting medium out. I did and would recommend that as well because the casting medium definitely captured your hand and positioning and you don't want to leave any of that in there which would keep the clay from drying completely. The detail was so tremendous, in fact, I wished I had taken us for manicures before we casted :). Since it is winter, I kept the sculpture in a room with a small space heater, had a fan going 24/7 and kept repositioning the hands per the instructions to try and limit any mold growth. The instructions call for you to do that for 7-10 days, so definitely plan on that if you are trying to give this as a present with a hard deadline. The hands were very lifelike and I'm very pleased with this product. I would like to do this again and capture all three of our hands, I think there would be room in the bucket to accommodate all three of our hands.
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Bayleaf Botanical face paints: good quality and gentle on skin. As a professional face painting performer, I use many different brands of FDA compliant face paints, so I was glad to have the opportunity to try Bayleaf Botanicals Face and Body paint and compare it to some of those I already use. I was pleased with the results.
As I used the Bayleaf paints, I noticed immediately that they feel creamy and comfortable on the skin. Some face paint brands can feel tight as they dry on the skin. This is definitely not a problem with the Bayleaf paints. I was also pleased with the variety of colors available in the 24 color palette, and was surprised by their vivid colors, which are sometimes not available in the gentler paints. As far as staining, the colors come off very well with mild soap. The colors in face painting which normally stain the worst are teals, dark blues, and dark greens. I try paints on myself first to make sure they don't stain excessively, and I usually warn adults who want to be painted with full-face green designs (like the Hulk) before I apply it to their face that this may happen. The Bayleaf Botanicals, however, were easy to remove, and I didn't notice staining of any kind. The line work I created with it was surprising good for a creamier paint, and I was also happy with this quality. (Often I'll use a wax-based paint for line work rather than the creamy paints.)
My only concern might be their durability in high humidity conditions as far as smearing is concerned. While harder to blend, the wax-based paints tend to be slightly more durable in hot, humid weather, but all water-based face paints (with the exception of the airbrush hybrids) will smear if the child sweats a lot under the painted design, so this is a minimal difference from other brands, and not a huge factor in my view. (Because of the potential smearing on the skin, I would have given it a 4.5 star rating, but you have to choose either 4 or 5.)
As a face painter, I like having a versatile color palette of a mild product of this kind, because when a parent expresses concern over the sensitivity of his or her child's skin, I believe Bayleaf's product is an excellent choice to minimize the possibility of irritation as it's both vegan and paraben free. I would especially use it on younger children who may be more sensitive to face painting. (Although I would never use any face paint on a child who has had a previous reaction to it.)
Overall, I would say Bayleaf Botanicals Face and Body Paint is an excellent product which is easy and safe to use with good results.
I was provided a free Bayleaf Botanicals Face & Body Paint 28 Color Palette in exchange for a fair evaluation and review of their product. No payment of any kind was made in exchange for my review. The opinions and observations expressed are my own based on use of the Bayleaf Botanical product.
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3 stars because they are cute but they kind of suck. For 6 bucks, i was hesitant to buy these because even 6 bucks is a stretch for some little tapes. I got them to tape closed petri dishes in a color coded manner. They did not work well for that which is okay because i don't know if they are supposed to work on plastic. However, i did tape them to paper and also index cards and they still did not tape well. They are cute and the colors came almost matched but not entirely. There was a dark green and a dark blue which is not pictured. That's okay though because i didn't really care about the colors. 3 stars because they are cute but they kind of suck. Lol
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Kick your Artquilt up a notch. These fibers are just what the serious fiber artist needs to kick creativity up to a higher level and and add some serious bling. The fibers come out of the package kind of like thick stranded cotton candy--all poofy and, well, fiber-y. But a hit with the iron fuses them irrevocably to each other. Just be sure to use protective layers to sandwich them in or they will stick irrevocably to your iron too. I use a silicone baking mat that I requisitioned from the kitchen <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/DeMarle-2409-Silpat-11-5-8-by-16-1-2-Inch-Nonstick-Silicone-Baking-Mat/dp/B00008T960/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">DeMarle 2409 Silpat 11-5/8-by-16-1/2-Inch Nonstick Silicone Baking Mat</a>. Once fused you have a textile that you can sew down and use as a surface embellishment or further manipulate by cutting and fusing again. The iridescent colors are my favorites. They are simply stunning after being fused and really bring a unique flair to a project. Experiment with heat settings on the iron, too--lower heat will just fuse the fibers. Higher heat setting will alter the colors of the iridescent fibers and add more interesting affects. I have used these fibers in with great success in my artqulits and on handmade cards--see my added product pictures above! Note: these fibers are for nonfunctional wall-hanging applications only--no washing and drying here.
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Accuratley-sized, smooth, as described, and attractive Wood. - This is as described, the sizes are exact, and the wood looks very much like the photo. On the my monitor, the photo looks more brown than the pieces I received, but the degree of variation in lighter and more medium tones, and in the grain, grain is accurately represented.
- One of my pieces has a "knot", which I guess some people dislike, but I think it's a lucky bonus because it's visually interesting, AND there is a surprising and pretty sheen to the one face. I'm hoping it goes at least halfway through :)
- One of the pieces has a very straight and rather tight grain; another has the familiar "cathedral" pattern seen in Ash; and the fourth piece shows a gentle transition from straighter grain to "cathedral" pattern.
- So, as mentioned above, the photo does represent the selection of grain patterns I received. I couldn't resist trying just a dab of "rich" Platina Shellac ((for my purposes, I like a very high proportion of shellac flakes to ethanol)), and it brings out the very fine "speckling". THis will look really nice smoothed, shellacked, and then given a high polish :)
- I'll be combining this with some dark ((not quite "rainbow" but definitely mineralized)) Poplar, and it will go very well.
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A fun, useful, well built toy. I bought this as a toy to have fun with. As that, it is terrific.
Preparation was rather simple although the "User Manuel" (sic) was not helpful in providing instructions.
All you really have to do is mount the laser head. They supplied a (barely adequate) screw driver and four(?) screws.
The laser head only uses two screws so I tried to figure out where the extra two screws were meant to go.
The manual had no instructions, merely a photo of the head already mounted.
I used two screws and it seems to work fine.
The software for mine did not come with it, but there is a web site from which you download the application and driver.
The software is extremely rudimentary. That is the main reason why I am not rating this with five stars.
I have not found any way to edit graphics with this software except free drawing and text placement.
Free drawing has no geometric controls such as straight line or circle.
Text, once placed, cannot be moved or modified.
However, importing a graphic from another program is straightforward and very easy.
You can then enlarge or shrink the image.
It takes a while to get the hang of engraving a wood piece, but the eventual result is just what I was hoping for.
One note: the laser can focus on a flat surface so trying to engrave something round such as a tool handle may be difficult.
Peculiarly, mine came with a ball point pen shaped like Santa Claus. Fun, but curious.
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Nice Gardening Shears Have Worked for Over Ten Years Despite Hard Use. First of all, I must say that Oxo has a great return policy. Over 10 years ago, I had bought two pairs of these. Both of the springs broke. I wrote them a letter, and they sent two new pairs.
They must have improved the design, as I have used the two replacement pairs down to this day. These shears have mostly been used for garden trimming and cutting non-woody flowers for arrangements. As a one-time full-time horticulturist, they have taken hard use and held up. I like the spring action. It is less fatiguing for the hands. However, the red locking clip does fall into the path of the handle sometimes and that can be irritating.
As with other shears, I clean them regularly and sharpen them when dull.
For kitchen cutting, I use a lightweight pair of Fiskars that can be taken apart for cleaning.
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Semi Transparent Origami Paper is not that transparent. It works but what the product description doesn't say is that it's actually Semi Transparent Origami Paper. I was hoping to get something more transparent. The paper can be folded to form simple origami models like cranes, and boxes, but it's difficult to work with for making complex modular origami. It looks great when used to make flowers and nature forms.
The paper is light and delicate like wax paper or tracing paper. Light passes through it a little bit, but not like the stuff Jo Nakashima uses on Yoututbe: [...] which is called Translucent origami paper made from PVC. I couldn't find any for sale on Amazon, but maybe if I look more, I'll eventually find a good deal on some.
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Great little glue brush. Another victim of I was watching too many Steve Ramsey videos who used these silicone glue brush. While I use other tools depending on the size of the project and surface area, this little brush is great for spreading the glue evenly especially on thin board. Sometimes I'll use a plastic squeegee used for window tinting (which I do from time to time) but sometimes I need to be able to have more precise control spreading my favorite Titebond II glue I basically hoard on my woodworking shelves (can never have enough glue like clamps).
The rubber prongs seem to handle quite a bit of stretch; I've yet to have any of them break so far. And yes it is fun like Steve said since you don't need to really clean it off (you can of course) but peeling it off is oddly satisfying like peeling off the protective clear film on new appliances and electronics. In either case do you need this? Well, it's a 'nice' thing to have but not a must as there's really no limit on what to use to spread glue but it's one of those "THAT LOOKS COOL!" and did the shut up and take my money type of purchase. Very happy with the product of course!
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Creates AMAZING prints...even for the little ones. I am absolutely in love with this product!!! I am a preschool teacher and I have used this in my classroom many times. It's gotten so that the children in my class know what Suminagashi means. They love watching the colors and patterns form in the water and then watching it form on their paper. I've used regular white construction paper and have had great results. Parents can't believe that their child made such amazing art. I do recommend that the teacher assist the children in dropping the ink in the water and please wear gloves. It can stain hands, but will eventually wash off. The final product makes great gifts for parents!! I've gotten so many teachers on board with this great product.
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Yes, a TEE, Just NOT SQUARE. This product is a Tee. Just not Square! First, I did not purchase this product from Amazon. I purchased the product from a local art and education supplier, attracted by the sale price for what appeared to be a nice T-Square. I'd owned the product for about 4 months before having a need for it. I was framing a picture today and needed a piece of backing cut for the charcoal I was framing. I aligned the card stock to the square and drew my cut lines. NOT SQUARE! Evidently, "Precision" isn't for Ludwig. After mis-cutting one piece of card stock, I double checked the next measurements, and sure enough, the lines were off. Suspecting my error, I re-marked a second piece of card stock, and checked it. It was off about 1/8" in 14". I then placed the T-square on the edge of my 24" framing square and found that the head of the Ludwig Precision T-square was higher in the center at the attachment point than at the ends of the head. I then pressed one end of the head against the framing square and measured the gap on the other end of the head. It was out of square by 0.016". If you don't really need lines to be perpendicular to the edge of your drawing or work, this might suffice to make repeated off-square lines, but if you need a T-SQUARE, look elsewhere.
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These leaves are somewhat realistic which would be good for decorating for fall. These leaves are somewhat realistic which would be good for decorating for fall. My 4 year old nephew found these while I was babysitting him during a school day and I was planning on using these leaves with the tree study for my classroom. My nephew noticed right a way they were squishy and not crisp like a real leaf. He also noticed that the had a felt like covering on the front portion of the leaves. Several were stuck together in the package and he was not very interested once he noticed that because he knows that real leaves do not stick together. But for simply decoration purposes and not using in a preschool classroom these would work quite well in a centerpiece for Halloween or Thanksgiving or even making a wreath with leaves for your door. With the felt like material on the leaves makes me believe that once they collect dust you are forced to either leave them dusty forever or thr5ow them away and buy more leaves.
I received this product for free for my honest and unbiased review.
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Happy in the moment. I bought this as a gift for a coworker and it has been a huge hit around the office. When it first came I was disappointed because it is just such a simple thing. All you do is take some water, paint the board and then watch it disappear as it dries.
Little did I know that the Buddha Board would soon be a major addiction. Whenever the workplace becomes a little too stressful I just whip out the paintbrush and paint away.
What I love the most is the way it dries. You can watch as your picture morphs and changes through the subtraction of lines and shapes. It just feels so good to create a bit of art that will not last. There is no need for perfection. You just paint what you feel.
Love this so much I'm buying one for myself and a few for presents for friends. Highly recommended.
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Plentiful Quantity, Awesome Designs. This set of 12 Washi Tapes is absolutely adorable! I have purchased other sets at good prices, only to find that there was a minimal amount of tape on each rolls. That is NOT the case with the Allydew Washi Tape set! Each of the 12 rolls has a very generous amount of quality tape in gorgeous designs. I've been wanting to decorate the plain card stock cover of my planner, and immediately upon receiving this product, I was inspired to get to work. I love how many uses you can apply Washi Tape to, and with these adorable prints, you can't go wrong!
Disclosure: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest review.
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Fast, Easy, and as Advertised. I do a good bit of crocheting and even with the skeins that pull from the center, I am often left with a mess. My husband gave me this yarn ball winder and it is wonderful. I gave it 5 stars because even though I have some small concern about its lasting long-term, for the price I believe it is a good buy. The wooden ones, while I'm sure longer-lasting, are considerably more expensive. This winder works beautifully. You do need to hold some tension on the yarn as you are winding, and that determines how firm a yarn ball you end up with, but it doesn't take any time at al to wind a skein into a flat-bottomed ball and it unwinds like a dream as it is being used.
UPDATE: It's now June and I've used this many times for multiple skeins. Absolutely no problems. I keep it safely in the box when not in use and continue to feel it's a 5 star product.
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An Amazing Product. This tape is absolutely AMAZING. It goes on really well with the roller, and it holds up just like normal tape or glue. The best part is, you can't see the tape through paper! I used this to create my wedding invitations, where I was attaching regular copy paper to card stock and it worked like a dream. Several other people were helping me and also using the tape roller and they all said they will never use normal glue again. Sometimes the tape or the paper that rolls up after the tape comes off would get stuck, but it was pretty easy to open the roller and fix the problem. I love it, and will continue to use it on other craft projects!
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Beautiful colors...but the tape is thin. This washi tape set is very pretty on the roll. When I unrolled the tape I found that some were so sheer it was hard to make out the pattern. The light tan and the mostly white role are hard to see on white paper. They look much better on darker paper. The tape itself is nowhere near as thick as scotch brand washi tape. It is very thin, I could compare it to the thickness of parchment paper. Also, this tape is not re-position able, once it is on the paper you cannot get it off without ripping the paper. I do think you get a good amount of tape on the rolls, but I would call this decorative tape since it is permanent instead of washi tape. I had no issues using the side of my ruler to cut the tape. I admit I love washi tape and have a pretty good amount of rolls, but this is one of the thinnest I have. I love the colors and the patterns, I would give it 5 stars if it were thicker.
I received this item discounted for my honest and unbiased review.
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It works - but it cools fast and is tough to work with - it would not be good for little hands of children. I would love to say I love this stuff what a concept plastic that is moldable and remoldable with heat - but it is tough to work with - it is very strong that makes molding difficult along with the fact that it cools so fast - it is tough to make much of anything yet! I hope to learn to work faster and have a great idea in mind before I start to form the plastic the hot plastic -
I like it - but I wish it was softer and did not cool down so fast and get hard to use - I love the idea and look forward to trying to make things fast with this remoldable plastic - it works it is just tough to form.
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A little finicky . I've wound several balls of yarn with this and the jury is still out. When it works, it is great, making compact, neat 'balls' of yarn. I've tried it on three different yarns and it completely failed on a very fragile, lace weight wool blend. (And it may just be that the hank was too messed up to wind this way.) For the other yarns, I found it helped to actually tape the end of the yarn to the bobbin because a very fine yarn just wouldn't hold otherwise.
The biggest problem is that it just won't stay attached to my dining room table. I have to hold it down by hand, even with the clamp fastened. Still, it is far, far better than winding anything beyond tiny amounts of yarn by hand.
I'm using it with a yarn swift I also bought here on Amazon and there is a learning curve. Read the instructions and don't beat yourself up if it takes a bit to get the 'hang' of winding the yarn.
UPDATE -- Still having problems getting the winder to stay fastened to a surface. Holding it down is not a big deal because it doesn't take huge hanks of yarn. The wound 'cakes' are compact and tidy. This is STILL better than imposing on someone to hold yarn and much, much faster.
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Very soft wax with odd texture, decent scent throw. This is my first time working with soy, so more experienced candlemakers/chandlers may have a different result. (The bag of wax smelled like vegetable cooking oil or Crisco--not sure if that's normal for soy wax?) I made a 2lb batch with proportional fragrance load and followed the 135 pour instructions. The container candles set up easily with a single pour, and had an even finish (no dipping or cracking near the wick) but even with stearic acid added they had a chunky, frosted look to them, as if they were reverting to the original flake texture. They burned easily with my all-natural wicks and had a decent scent throw (they smelled great both cold and while burning), but when the wax melts it has an unnatural, chunky edge that again, looks like soggy soy flakes. I was kind of disappointed with the scent strength; I'd hoped with a 12% fragrance load I would get a scent throw similar to stronger candle companies (Yankees or White Barn, for example), but it didn't radiate further than 2-3ft. Wax is very soft and feels a bit oily~~ this is a perfect wax for anyone who uses hot/melted candle wax as a moisturizer. (For the incredulous: yes, that's a real thing. :-) )
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Good quality, wish it came with the 10 dent heddle instead of the 8 dent. Good quality, packaged well and arrived ahead of schedule. I read all the reviews ahead of time so I was prepared for the instructions being lacking. I supplemented my assembly process with a video found on YouTube and between the two I put it together without error. I took my time to make sure I didn't make mistakes so it took about an hour for the full assembly. I'm glad I chose this brand over the competitor's because the finish is nice and smooth and I won't have to worry about it showing wear or snagging my yarn. Note....it comes with an 8 dent heddle, though the videos online say it comes with a 10 dent. I guess it's the new sales strategy on the part of Kromski. Ship it with a 10 dent and people will likely be content with that. Ship it with an 8 dent and you'll definitely get follow-up revenue generated when the buyer realizes what they really want is the 10 dent to do the more popular type of projects on this loom. The 10 dent will run you another $48. It is a bit difficult to find the 10 dent and 12 dent heddles for the 24" width loom but they are out there if you search. You won't find them on Amazon which is disappointing.
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even comes with a translation pamplet. The moleskine Planner is perfect for those small hand me down and internet downloaded recipes. The cover is a black soft leather with glossy imprints fg kitchen utensils. A black back -attached elastic band easily holds the book together. The beginning pages include useful things like a planning section with events/dates/notes column, a food harvest calender for the chart for the northern and southern hemisphere, A food fact chart charting common foods, amt of one serving, calories/carbs/protein and fat, a measurement and conversion page and a small separate booklet that translates between English, French, German, Italian, Korean (I think) and Spanish. The pages are very detailed, yet sparse. In the 8" x 5" journal, you only have about a three by four inch rectangle to right down the preparation instructions. Each page has a separate recipe heading, ingredient and preparation block, on the side there is a column that allows you to rate the difficulty (by coloring in any of the 5 empty circles), servings indicator (again choosing the 2/4/6/8 or ... circle choices), a place to write preparation time, cooking time, cooking process (with a picture and space for a microwave, oven and stove, wine pairings, notes, and rating (where you color in the 5 outline of stars).
The book is clearly divided by tabs - pre-labeled already by subjects such as Appetizers, First Courses, Main Dishes, Side Dishes, Desserts and Cocktails. The next section allows the user to choose 5 additional tabs, from the included sticker sheets or writing in their own. However, this option doesn't have the previous layout of pages, instead has rows of 4 by and inch and a half blocks to write or in my case, print and paste. There is an index in the back where you can print in your entree to the corresponding page number and a 2 part accordion folder to store recipes in.
This is perfect for food and wine lovers.
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It was so easy to install and program I did it in less . I've never owned a wireless doorbell system before. Most have been installed in the houses that I have lived in. However, the house I live in now, the garage is our main access point and does not have a doorbell to it. I am so thrilled with this wireless system. It was so easy to install and program I did it in less than 5 minutes. It comes with two receivers so you can put them in different places around the house. The transmitter Has a blue LED button that you push to activate. The receivers have different volume levels that you adjust depending on your need. It has 52 different tone settings. Going through all the tones was literally the longest part of the programming. It comes with a "ding dong" default tone. The instructions are very thorough and easy to follow. The transmitter will indicate when the batteries are running low.
It even comes with the tool kit and mounting instructions needed to install the doorbell. It doesn't get any easier than this in my opinion.
I received this item at a discount in exchange for my honest review of the item.
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I will not buy from this seller and I don't recommend this product. This oil is hard at room temperature, and pracaxy oil should be liquid(it described as liquid by other sellers)
I asked the seller why is it hard, and may be it is not pracaxy or so. The seller claimed it is genuine pracaxy oil, 100% natural, etc.(see
description).But it is not true, nothing in pracaxi's fatty acid content could make it hard at room temperature (like shea butter, for example).
By the way, this "oil" looks and smells like cocoa butter, and yes, cocoa is hard at room temperature, and melting approximatly at 37C - exactly as this "oil".
So I suppose it is cocoa butter sold as pracaxi. How nice.
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Beautiful detail. If you have a "details" kid like . Beautiful detail. If you have a "details" kid like mine, they will love this. My son (age 4) loves to look for little details and memorize things. He loves cars and vehicles, but no longer wanted the cartoon/Disney Cars & planes decorating his room. I got this for a steal, but probably would pay full price if buying again. The only extreme negative is that they somehow roll a 5 ft x 7ft poster into the size of a paper towel tube. The panels were so "rolly" and curly it was quite difficult to handle. I even laid them out flat in between our mattress and box spring overnight, and they were still curly. We opted to not use wallpaper paste, and instead used command poster strips. This worked fine. I used some invisible scotch tape to hold the seams a little smoother together.
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Great addition to my knitting. This yarn winder has made a great addition to my kitting crafts. I can quickly wind a center-pull ball of yarn with a flat bottom, which allows it to sit on a surface and not roll around. To those previous reviewers that complained of the metal arm not staying up: The directions state to give the arm a strong yank to pull it into place. You'll know if you've done it correctly because the entire arm will extend out from the winder a few more centimeters, you'll hear a click and it will no longer fall over. I highly recommend this product if you do a significant amount of knitting and/or you despise winding balls of yarn!
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Nice vibrant colors and very easy to use. I love the colors. I purchased this at a discount, during a promotion, in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. I am new to making candles and was unsure about the colors and how to use them correctly. I found that when I melt the soy wax and add a piece of one of the blue wax I made a very pretty shade of blue. I experimented with the amounts I was using and when I put more, of course it got darker. Mixing colors making my own custom color is so fun. These are easy to use and measure by just breaking off they amount you need. It melts nicely and blends in nicely with the plain wax. I can see I can make candles with different colors in each one. I can't wait to make more candles for my family and friends.
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Good in theory but there are issues. I was so excited to buy this punch to use with my Project Life by Becky Higgins albums. Instead of trying to figure out how to cut the picture to get it to 3 x 4 size and then round the corners, this allows you to line up your picture perfectly and when it cuts, it is the perfect size with rounded corner...that's the good news.
The less good news...it is a hard punch on your hands; it works best when you are pushing down on a firm surface. The border gets 4 small holes punched in it, as others have mentioned. It did jam for me and I had to have my husband pull it apart - I could not do it. I'm going to make a conscious effort to use it a lot and then report back on the experience.
I would never use this for patterned paper - don't see the point - I'd use a cutter for that.
Trimming photos to 3 x 4 and rounding photos in one step is the reason for my purchase. It is expensive at $29.99 but I bought it for $18 on sale. I feel like I have to use it more and will update this review. I love this in theory, I love the results but I'm not sure yet if I'd recommend it.
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Nice, but the normal ones are better for pruning small plants. Only complaint is that these seem less sharp when cutting using the very tips. I am comparing them to my 3 year old pair of Fiskars soft touch pruning scissors. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Fiskars-9921-Softouch-Micro-Tip-Pruning/dp/B00004SD76/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Fiskars 9921 Softouch Micro Tip Pruning</a>
Action is perfect, sturdy and fine in all other ways. I wanted to try this version out, but still prefer the older ones (normal silver blades.)
The orange safety catch is okay, but I always remove mine while I'm using them because after long periods it can start to creep a bit and slightly engage.
Perhaps these are meant for fabric and not pruning plants, so I will give it 4 stars.
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Will not heat up enough to glue anything (yes yes, I used the right glue sticks. I had such high hopes for this glue gun, cool touch, cordless...what more could you ask for? Well it simply doesn't really work. I put in brand new batteries and waiting for it to warm up (yes, I bought the matching glue sticks). Well it SLOWLY did heat up but after 15 min I could barely push any glue out. It just does not heat up hot enough to be able to glue anything. Sorry, but 15 min is plenty of time. After 20 minutes I can still barely push anything out with all my strength. I even tried buying name brand batteries (I typically buy dollar store batteries) and that didn't work. I such glorious visions of crafting without burned fingertips but those hopes have been dashed. I will stick with my hot as hell glue guns with cords from now on.
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Couldn't ask for much more for the price. Great set for a beginner (or perhaps a master too)! I bought these because they look very similar to a second hand set of Japanese chisels I purchased on ebay which turned out to be fantastic. These are made in Tawain, and upon close inspection they are not up to the quality of the Japanese chisels, but for practical purposes, at least in the short term, that is a non-factor because they cut very well, and even after doing some touch up on some very hard dense wood (possibly African Blackwood) they still have a great edge. These may not last as long as the japanese set, but if they break or become unusable, they are inexpensive to replace. They also come with a small sharpening stone which is a nice addition. They are excellent for very detailed work, but obviously you would want a different set for a larger carving. The one thing I find lacking in this style of chisel is the handle. They are functional, I have yet to break one, but for me the grip is uncomfortable, and I would prefer the shorter rounder handles on standard palm chisels. Definitely a nice addition, and if you are looking to try woodcarving this is a great set to see if you like it, with a much nicer edge than any of the other cheap sets I have found. Go for it!
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I love this little journal. I wasn't expecting much, based on others reviews. However I have to say, I love this little journal. It arrived quickly and was well packaged. I love the rustic look of this handmade looking book. I purchased as a stocking stuffer for my adult son who has everything he wants and needs. I think he will enjoy this journal and most likely use it to store all of his necessary information. I was pleasantly surprised that on the back of the cover is a Celtic design since it was not shown in images. It appears to be exactly as described.
If you are looking for perfect then keep searching, but if you are looking for something with a handmade look and feel that looks like it could have been made years ago by your grandparents than this is it.
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Awesome scissors. I bought these scissors for my Moms and she loves them. I went to her house one time and even used them to open some of that nasty, hard to open clamshell packaging.
What's extra awesome about these scissors is that they come with a lanyard! That's right- is your partner/spouse/roommate/kid always stealing your fancy scissors? Nope- not with these scissors, no way! Attach the lanyard, put the scissors around your neck and don't take it off. Someone tries to walk off with the scissors and it ain't gonna happen. BAM. Thief caught red handed.
Buy these scissors and everyone you know will try to slyly walk off with them but they won't be able to.
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Where do I get the actual blades I need. I bought a paper cutter a while back and finally got around to using it. There were no included blades, no model number, no identifying style, description or anything I could use to relate to the necessary replacement blades. I went to Staples where I'd purchased the device and they were so clueless I walked out and determined to find the item on line. Fiskar's website had nothing. Instead of describing the blade by a letter, as was referred to on the device as Type F they had replacement blades referred to by numbers. So I looked at different products and thought I had the one I bought matched. The blades came today and are not the correct ones. I don't know whether to be disgusted with Staples, Fiskar or go with disdain for all middle eastern scumbags as it my usual custom. This is just too stupid to deal with.
And I'm right here. Let the useless comments begin...
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Worst Origami Paper Ever - Tears, Creases, Not Square. This is the worst origami paper I have ever used. I have done origami for 25 years with all kinds of papers. First of all, it's not square!! I saw another reviewer on here complain about that. When I came on here to purchase some replacement (real) origami paper, I was shocked to find that this is the #1 kind that came up, and also said it was a sponsored brand! I received this as a gift, so I didn't know where it came from. I have never used a product that was sold as origami paper that tore after only 3 basic folds. I could tell it was going to tear right off the bat, but I didn't know it would happen so quickly. This is basically thin construction paper. It is rough, creases way too easily & tears. I'm really baffled by all the positive reviews. It is unfortunate, because I was initially excited about all the colors. Do not buy it!!
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It was beautiful. A year later. We initially purchased this box to make a diy card box for my sisters wedding. We glued the boxes together and cut a slit in the top large enough to fit cards inside. Using hot glue, we used gold rinestone ribbon and placed it around the box. It was beautiful. A year later, it was my turn to get married. I'm efforts to save money, I tried re-purposing the same box again. I was able to peel off the decorations, without ripping the box itself, and then hand glued fresh whole coffee beans and burlap to match my theme. I'm very impressed with the sturdyness of the paper mache boxes to handle all that it has the past few years. It is still going strong too!
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Sharp, love the design. I really like this craft knife. I bought it because of the design of the handle and because of the comment by another reviewer about how well the protective top stays on. I wasn't disappointed.
--The handle sits beautifully in my hand and it has a matte finish, so there's no chance of it ever slipping.
--The lid has to click down over the bumps at the base of the blade, so it really would be difficult to have it ever fall or slip off.
--The blade is sharp and cuts well through the duct tape I bought it for. You can hold it at any angle and it will still do a good job.
I have no qualms about recommending this for all your crafts.
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I am here to tell you this stuff works like it said takes a little more then 10 minutes . I thought I give this a try to use on my 1994 Cadillac vinyl roaster top more or less velvet top and I am here to tell you this stuff works like it said takes a little more then 10 minutes but if you hold it works great. Now this is 21 years old car with 21 years old top and it glued all the seems that was coming a lose back to gather and then I let it set for 24 to 48 hours and did not come a lose at all now I am going to wash it and dye my top back black after cleaning it with Meguiars Convertible top cleaner and then black dye Renovo Soft top Reviver about $65.00 plus shipping and can get 2-coats out one bottle they have other colors also. When purchasing this Tear Mender Please make sure you shake up really good to get better results I used Hybrid derm needles to glue my top with works better then using the top. I didn't even wash the top before I did it because I wanted to be completely dry and temp was about 55 to 60 degrees in my garage at the time. I hope this help someone out there if they is using for the same thing.
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Buy this now. I, like many of the other reviewers, needed to acquire some gray body paint for a homestuck troll cosplay, and I was hesitant to buy Ben Nye because I'm awful at mixing things to make a new color, so I decided to go ahead and buy 2 of these spiffy items, and then the waiting began. I live in Colorado, and this shipped from the UK if I'm not mistaken. It came 10 days before I was expecting it, however, so that was rad! The actual product is AMAZING, it has taken a bit of practice for me to get an even layer, but once you get it down, you're good to go! Also, I feel like there is plenty of the product for me to be able to test with, so that's just another plus! All in all, I completely recommend buying some of this ASAP for all your body painting needs!
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This is a great product, gets hot enough. Let me say first off I purchased this wood pen, did not receive it free, and used this for the first time last week on a homemade cutting board. I decided to get the pen with 21 tips. Most of the reviews I read were very positive and so I was prompted to buy it. It came with very clear instructions on how to prolong the life of the tips and burner due to, I guess, people not using it correctly and damaging either the tips or the burner or both. While using it for the first time I was very impatient on my homemade maple cutting board I tried to go faster than I should have even though I knew I was taking a chance of bending my brass tip. As you can see from the photos I indeed bent it a little due to me trying to rush it. This is a great product, gets hot enough, comes with plenty of tips and a useful stencil but make sure you follow the instructions. I haven't used this on a soft wood or leather yet but will eventually and predict that it will burn faster than trying to burn through a hard wood like maple. Overall I don't regret getting this.
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Not just for wood, works well on leather too. I ended up picking this up to use on leather projects to save me from time from messing with a projector.
What I liked about this product:
- The paper works well on veg tanned leather, but is harder to see on smooth leather or darker stained leather.
- The paper transfers well with either a hard stylus or a blunt pencil
- The sheet you get is HUGE. I ended up cutting this down into smaller, more manageable pieces for little projects.
What I disliked about this product:
- I was not able to get this to work well on canvas or over matte medium. I think I'll stick to photo transfer methods for those surfaces.
Overall, did this product meet my expectations or needs?
- Yes, I was able to save some time on my leather projects and still have pieces to save for later projects too.
How this product could be better:
- I wish they also sold smaller 8" x 10" sheets. I rarely do huge pieces and would find it so much easier to have pre-cut sheets rather than having to unfold one huge sheet of graphite paper and cut from there while trying to avoid the folds.
Just to disclose, I did received this item at a reduced price for review purposes. Ive tried to offer you my honest opinion, a review covering my real view of the item. I like to do this just so other customers can be better informed.
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A Waste of Money. What a disappointment...from the main product photo, it looks like the paper ring around the reinforced hole is a neutral color. Three of the tags in my pack had bright pink, three had pale pink, three are light blue, and three are light green. The paper rings were also crinkled and looked just awful. They can be snipped and then removed, but it takes time. The paper of the tags themselves is thin, and the black-and-white (not "rich tan and brown") strings are ugly. And, it is unclear what size the tags are when you order. I went by the product dimensions (2.9 x 5.4"), but the tags I received are 1.8 x 3". You can find much better tags from other companies at a quarter of the price, or make them yourself.
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This is NONSENSE. I purchased the Fiskars Everywhere Punch Starter Kit and another shaped cartridge. I bought them thinking I can punch a SHAPE. When I assembled this I was getting 3 holes in the shape that was cut. I swore I HAD to be doing something wrong. I checked YouTube for an instructional video. WOW! The video shows the product assembled as I did, and then says 'after you punch your shape, just throw it away!!"....I wanted a shape, not just a window. Now in my mind, I am thinking that any punches out there WILL make a window and retain the integrity of the shape. I bought Fiskars because of it's name and lifetime guarantee. Maybe on the packaging they should state that it makes WINDOWS ONLY and the paper shape cannot be used. Another money maker,that's for sure, and I feel that this product insults the intelligence of anyone who buys it, because WHO would buy this product KNOWING that it will only make a window and you cannot keep the shape! Shame on FISKARS!
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Makes a mean mohawk for a hyena. My daughter was a hyena for a school program (kindergarten class singing Lion King songs, she was adorable - she was the prettiest hyena I have seen). I wanted to make a "mohawk" for her costume and decided to give this a try. It doesn't stand up, if that makes sense, it is not stiff, but I hot glued it doubled and it made it a little bit stronger and stiffer - it turned out to be a nice mohawk. I was able to poke holes thru it to attach bobby pins for her hair and safety pins for her clothes and by fastening the mohawk every few inches, it stood up nicely. It was, if I may say, pretty cool.
I think this product can be used for lots of different products. The feathers are attached to a satin ribbon that is folded up both side, so no poking out at the bottom. The ribbon was a little tough to poke a hole thru, I use an ice pick, but I think that's a good thing - it was strong material and didn't rip any. Lasted from when she got dressed to after the show - about 3 hours, and then she took it off. She has been wearing it periodically since then and it still holds up fine - about a week.
A good product, can be used for lots of different projects, durable, flexible,
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Glad I was able to find this size. I have recently taken up card making and have collected several embossing folders of different makes and sizes. With my limited "studio space", storage was becoming a problem and I wanted something that would allow me to easily locate the folder I wanted to use. After reading some reviews of the two sizes of the Darice Embossing Folder organizers, I decided to get the larger 5x7 size to hold my collection. The 5x7 size is harder to find and although the shipping was pricey, and it is much bigger than I anticipated, it is perfect for my needs. It is made of sturdy canvas fabric and the zip around closure is a plus.
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Very nice sewing basket. This sewing basket is about 7-3/4" high and 10-1/4" square. Although I really wanted something larger, this works fine. It seems to be well made. The carry handle folds completely down and out of the way. The snap closure holds well. The plastic tray inside is sturdy, clear plastic with finger holes for easy pick up. The inner lining is black with two pockets on the lid. Also attached to the underside of the lid is a small pin cushion which is very handy. I'm never totally pleased with the fabrics offered on the outside but this was one of the least "loud". I spent a little more than I wanted to but I think I got as close as I could to my ideal basket. Overall, a very nice sewing basket.
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Sub-par quality. I ordered this brand as well as the same item offered by another brand. Compared with the other brand, this cork surface wasn't as smooth as the other and small flakes of cork are coming off. The backing paper was plain, whereas the other brand had a gridded backing paper that it made it easier to cut the cork to fit. This cork sheet also isn't cut square. When I cut the sheet to fit my surface, I ended up with a piece that didn't fit quite right because the cut edge of the cork wasn't true. The packaging of this item wasn't not entirely professional. It looked as though someone had measured off a length from a larger roll and wrapped it in saran wrap with a label. Pay the extra pennies and choose the major brand.
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Poor quality. They were as advertised. But the quality leaves quite a bit to be desired. The shanks are only 1/8 (I think... very thin). They are not as nearly as large as they appear to be in the picture; They are small and a little hard to get a good grip on. The shafts don't run the entire length of the wood handle. So I'm not real confident on how much or how long it will withstand continual pounding from a mallet. The wood handles seem to be some type of pine... very lightweight. The MOST disappointing aspect is that the cutting edges are not even straight. I will have to spend a SIGNIFICANT amount of time sharpening, honing and polishing them. IF ... IF I decide to even keep them. I realize they were less than $30, but you at least expect them to have a proper edge on them. Right??!!
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I Had A Very Hard Time With This. I followed directions to a T. But the 1st mold ended up with 2 tiny holes at the bottom even though my object was not close to the bottom. I figured this was bad luck. The 2nd mold would not come out of its container (after 2days of trying) so I finally broke the container to get the piece out wasting the mold, piece, and container in the process. The 3rd mold came out great so I knew I was doing it right. The last one stuck to the inner object, ripped while I tried to remove the object from it and tore the mold. Im still worrying about getting the mold & residue thats stuck on the object off.
It seemed so easy to do. 1 part of each of the 2 part mix, mix thoroughly and work quickly to get your object in the container making sure to cover all sides with enough room around it so its strong. I don't know if its my luck, the brand, my experience or a mix of the three but I had an awful time. It was a waste of time, money & objects for me. I want to try a better brand but this is highly rated? I considered using a mold release but I had one for the epoxy and wasn't sure Id have to use one for this too.
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You can't ask for much more from scissors. Scotch's Precisions Ultra Edge scissors are smooth, sharp, and easy to handle.
The scissors are very nicely made. The plastic handles are very high quality with no flex. They also have rubberized inserts that run completely around the finger holes. The blades are made of non-stick titanium and are very thick, sharp, and nicely finished. Additionally, the scissors come very nicely boxed, with each being individually wrapped in plastic and held in place securely in the box.
I used the Scotches to cut through everything from copy paper, card stock, cardboard, and credit cards. Each time the scissors cut through easily, with straight and smooth edges. Scotch says the blades are non-stick and indeed when cutting through tape the tape never stuck to the blades. I didn't experience any pain in my hands, even when cutting through thicker materials. Lastly, the scissors themselves open and close smoothly and quietly.
All in all... high quality scissors.
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Artists and framers, this is where its at. I was a featured artist at my gallery this month and needed to paper the backs of my work. This roll is huge and worked out beautifully. We did 13 large pieces: 4 16x20 - 6 18x24 - 3 22x30 and it doesnt look like we touched the roll. Artists. Paper the backs of your pieces, it makes a big difference. We used double sided tape around the frame, stuck this roll on, used a razor blade to cut off the excess, and a light spraying of water to tighten it all up! First time framers, when you water spray the backs, the paper will get wavy, it dries legitimately drum tight with no loss of color. Great product, great price!
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Defective product - frustrated with lack of customer service. Total garbage. I've used three cartridges in the last week. Every one of them had issues. The tape doesn't wind easily once it's used so it ends up coming back out of the dispenser, making it difficult to use. One cartridge required me to hold the used tape and pull it out of the dispenser as I went. I managed to make it work. The other two had the same issues, but they ate the glue off of the tape and wouldn't work at all. I contacted the company and was given a YouTube video on how to fix the problem - perhaps make a better product instead?? - and I followed the instructions. Didn't help. They refuse to provide a refund. Just want to send me more faulty products. No thanks! I will stick with E-Z Runner from Scrapbook Adhesives!
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Old dried out product sent to me- work time barely an hour. I love Apoxie Sculpt- but if they know it's been sitting on the shelf for years, why are they still selling it. I have it in the natural color, and ordered it in pink. The natural color was easy to mix, gave me plenty of time to work and smooth out. The pink had leaked an oily substance out of the "part b" bue I was still able to mix it. The problem was it hardened within an hour- so unless you work fast and can mix very small amounts, stick with the natural color or you'll end up getting an old product that has been sitting on the shelf for who knows how long. I was going to return it- as it was very expensive, but I would have to drive several miles away to go to a UPS store because I'm not home during the day for a pick up and the box was too big to fit in a UPS drop box. After this, I don't think I will buy Apoxie Sculpt again- or at least not from this seller.
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Really. I selected this "kit" because no matter how I folded my paper, I couldn't get the pinwheels to spin like they should. BUT, after you hang carefully onto the paper to push the plastic pins through the holes, the paper gets too weak to hold up!! If you do actually buy this, reinforce the holes BEFORE you start. Improvising, I put small squares of tape over the holes---several on each-front and back--and punched through with a hole punch. We will sprinkle gletter or something and at least the FOUR i have should work---dumbest purchase I've made in a while. Cmon Martha, don't go dollar store now.
This is not even worth one dollar(embarrassed to say what I gave for it)--all you get is 6 pre-cut pieces of paper, maybe 6 sticks, and I only got 4 plastic pins to hold onto the sticks--which are worthless with out the connecting pins----frustated and disappointed. I wanted a cute decoration for my grandsons birthday party. I thought the Martha Stewart name on it meant something??!?
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heavy duty punchers. I am a wedding and event coordinator and I was trying to think of an easy way to make cupcake toppers before I had purchased my cutting machine. I bought this punch as well as the 2 Inch Scalloped punch/ This side circle punch fit perfectly inside the 2 inch punch for a nice layered look. These are heavy duty punchers. I've been using them for 4 years and they still cut just as good as they did when I bought them. They seem like they will last for years to come! I'm very happy with these punches. It's nice to have them for little projects if I don't want to get my cutter out. Also If you have things printed in the shapes of circles, such as pictures or logos, etc. This will punch those out perfectly so you don't have to try and cut a perfect circle!
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Love it. First off I would like to say I have never purchased Rainbow Looms before but I was very pleased with this purchase. I purchased it for a birthday gift for an 8 year old and she was in love with it when she saw it, and her friend who has a very similar kit was in shock when she saw that it came with charms (they apparently do not all come with charms). Anyways, since the purchase and gifting I have been surrounded by necklaces and bracelets and rings and the girls are absolutely in love with this gift. I highly recommend this purchase to others who are looking for a neat, organized, fun filled box for their young ones.
Thank you Talented Kidz for getting this to me so quickly and perfect!
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Find the right size for the media you are using. This works well with alcohol paints and the gold/metallic paints I used, but it is very fine and just about anything larger than the opening will clog it. I keep the cleaning tool handy at all times because any new paint will be tricky to use since you don't know if it's ground fine enough for the tool. You also have to clean it with the prescribed solvent for your particular paint/ink or it will clog and you will be cursing the muses for having made this thing and yourself for buying it. I keep a jar of acetone/warm water/etc. handy whenever I use this because the fine opening will clog unmercifully fast with some media and if I set it down and forget it. . . well, forget using it again unless you soak the thing and are successful in eliminating the clog.
This comes in two sizes that I know of-- fine and regular-- and for some media this is just the wrong size. I use the regular size 90% of the time as well as calligraphy pens and ink nibs of various sizes for making lines, so this is only one tool in my repertoire.
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