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Packaging ruins a this kit. My daughter received this scrapbook/card kit for Christmas. She was so excited to open it and get started. Unfortunately, while the papers and other supplies are cute, they are secured into the package with tape. Tape + paper = ruined. Every envelope tore while trying to remove them from the package. The cover of the scrapbook (a light weight, printed card stock) also tore. Several stickers were pulled off when removing the tape as well. The worst though was the tape on the bags of glitter. When my daughter tried to remove the tape it tore the bags sending glitter everywhere! What a disappointment to not be able to use half of what is included because of poor packaging. I uploaded some pictures of our kit to show the damage.
Skip this kit. Try an Alex craft kit or American Girl craft kit. The materials are sturdier, more plentiful and better pacakaged.
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Great for soapmaking. Bought this for soapmaking and found the rounded beads very easy to pour with no dusting floating around to worry about. It dissolved very nicely. The shipping seems high because of hazmat laws with shipping but if you compare it to what you would pay for it in a store the price is comparable. Shipped quickly and packaged securely.
UPDATE: Three years later I have tried several brands including the flaked lye which is supposed to be easier to use. I found the flakes often had lumps and caused dangerous spilling as a result. I am back to this form for keeps, I have had no issue with static and find it the safest way to pour lye.
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Not worth the trouble. When I received this product and first opened it I found that the top piece of plywood had two labels attached to it with some of the strongest pressure-sensitive glue that I have ever encountered. I gave it a 4 star review based on that. After I got the labels mostly removed I turned it over and found another label on the back side of the stack. Then I found that EVERY sheet has a label on it. After seeing the difficulty I had in removing the labels and taking into consideration that the use of water or any chemicals would damage the wood I have to downgrade my review to one star. I would not buy this product again and would rethink any project that required this product. Someone at Revell has ZERO common sense.
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Beautiful Quality Candles; Exact measurements below. I just bought two of these. They are beautiful quality and I'm very pleased. Results of my first six hours of burning below.
But first, for those (like me) who care about exact measurements I would like to note that both the candles I received are 2 7/8 inches in diameter, not three inches. This is important because if (like me) you have a holder exactly three inches in diameter, they do fit! I did discuss this with the company (see link below for the discussion) and they said the mold is three inches so the size is "officially" three inches but in fact the wax may contract slightly as it cools. I've suggested the company add this information to the description and I hope they do. But for now, for those who would like to read it, here is the discussion:
http://www.amazon.com/review/R1H53MYU9X45NL/ref=cm_cr_pr_cmt?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0001OPI6Q&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag=#wasThisHelpful
So, the burning test. The beeswax is a a beautiful natural color which, when seen through the flame, is a lovely warm amber--one of my favorite colors. I have been burning the candle for just a little under six hours and there is no detectable aroma in the room; if I walk up close to the candle it has a pleasant natural scent.
The candle comes with detailed instructions on how to make it last longer. For example, a six-inch pillar should be burned at least six hours each time to prevent it from "tunneling." Also, when the wick gets long it needs to be trimmed to a quarter inch. So far I've burned mine just six hours: The level of wax has dipped a little more than a half inch--suggesting that it is in fact very long-burning. I will update this review when it burns to the bottom.
EDITED TO ADD BURN DATA:
As promised I *finally* kept a burn log of a 3x6 candle. It burned exactly 81.5 hours in my hands. That compares with 90 hours on the product listing. That's a reasonable variation to me. I imagine quite a few things contribute to exact burn time. Here are the details of my test:
--I burned it between 1.5 and 7 hours at a time, with an average of 4.2 hours per burn.
--I followed the instructions to trim the wick when it got long. I also molded the wax after burning, turning down the edges to reduce the "tunnel" effect that eventually causes it to run out of air if you don't.
Overall I remain very happy with the quality of these candles and they have now officially become my "house" brand. I buy in bulk on the company's Web site. I also buy the tapers, which are of the same good quality as these pillars. Despite my overall loyalty to Amazon, this is one case where I get a better price by going directly to the company. But shhh, don't tell Amazon I said so.
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Sculptural Beauty. This line of embossing folders is a true innovation in comparison with any others on the market. Rather than a simple emboss/deboss function, this tool yields an actual bas-relief effect. Effective on cardstock alone, the beauty of these folders really emerges when used on a metallic surface. I adhere 1.89" wide Aluminum Foil Tape (from Home Depot, about $8 a roll) in strips over cheap cardstock in order to create a surface that is able to fully showcase the beauty of the embossing. Sanding, antiquing with acrylic paints, using alcohol inks - so many ways that these gems can shine. Spellbinders, congratulations on a true innovation, and please continue to produce more designs. This quality of workmanship is greatly appreciated.
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Not For Me, But Do Recommend. Despite not wanting to purchase this particular product again, I gave it four stars for two reasons. In a nutshell: 1) I do trust the quality of this company's products (I've used the general beeswax bars and LOVE them...like LOVE LOVE them), and 2) I really did get some customer service that was friendly and sincere.
After incorporating this product with the skincare recipes I had formulated using this company's general use beeswax bars, I tried using this grade of beeswax when I ran out of the general use bars. I found this beeswax isn't for me. And in speaking with Natural Apiary's customer service rep (incredibly personable, knowledgeable, accommodating, and helpful), I learned that it was *cosmetics grade* beeswax I didn't prefer, not *this company's* cosmetics grade beeswax. So, with that said, it isn't that this company's beeswax is of poor quality; I just prefer beeswax that isn't so filtered.
So, if you prefer cosmetics grade beeswax, I do recommend this product based on my experience with their customer service and their general use bars, which are top tier. (I think I doubled the word "LOVE" above.)
Side note: I'm not going to detail the rep's offer to me to "set things right" (because who knows...someone reading this may use that knowledge to scam off of this company's good will...not cool), but I will say that this company demonstrated care for customer satisfaction; therefore, logic dictates that the "1st line of defense" (for lack of a better phrase) is to produce quality products.
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Don't get it on your skin. The cap was stuck on, when IO force it open the tube broke, and the glue got all over my hands, my son tried to help me, and he got it even worse. Then we tried to wash our hands and we just ended up spreading it more all over our hands, worse that tree sap. We did happen to get some of it on the thing we were trying to fix (eye glasses frame) and we did use the light to cure it. The glasses were fixed and it did work well, but all in all not worth the hassle we went through, my fingers are still sticky, my eyes are itching, and I can't rub them for fear of getting this stuff in my eyes. In hind site I should have wore gloves, you never know what's going to happen. Baby wipes works best for getting it off, and lot's of rough wiping.
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Weights made of lead (Pb. I have mixed feelings about this product. I like other products I've purchased from Jig Pro Shop, but this product has some issues.
The tool set that comes with the product is nice, and I've used it successfully to make some paracord items.
Unfortunately the weights they include in this package are made of lead (Pb). I don't like anything that I or others handle to be made of lead. For folks who don't believe lead to be an issue, more power to them.
I had a nice conversation with Belen at Jig Pro Shop, and she was helpful in answering questions I had, including letting me know that the weights were made of lead. I made a recommendation for another source of non-lead weights that she was interested in.
Lead has been a documented toxin to humans since the time of Vitruvius -- first century BC.
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So glad I bought the large Glimakra swift. This large Glimakra works like a charm, and I would definitely recommend the Glimakra brand. Other reviews online speak highly of this Swedish-made swift for good reason. We can also send the swift in for repair to Glimakra USA... NICE! You would NOT get that with a Chinese-made swift!
I was undecided about whether to buy the medium size Glimakra swift or the large, and I'm so glad I bought large. I was concerned it would be too heavy for the fine lace weight, but it's no problem; it spins with ease, especially if mounted horizontally. I also find it works fine mounted vertically. It will hold the larger sized skeins beautifully, of course.
I live too far from the LYS to wind my skeins of yarn into balls at a moment's notice when I start my new projects, so I finally decided to buy a swift and a ball winder. I bought the ball winder first, and was using any means possible as a pseudo-swift while researching which swift to buy... my husband's arms, my own knees (not easy), and then two chairs, back to back (the best of these three). All worked but had drawbacks. Finally I decided on Glimakra and bought this swift as a Christmas present to myself. What a *pleasure* it is to wind my balls of yarn now!!!
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Love this saddle. Have used this for about 300 miles now and so far I can say it's the most comfortable saddle I've ever used. Have adjusted it a couple times as it wears in - it's super easy to do. It just feels way better than all the hard saddles I've used in the past - I can't say enough good about this saddle so far!
Update - now have over 1000 miles on this saddle and absolutely love it! I find that I can ride longer and in more comfort - never get sore like I used to with other saddles. Love the way it feels when I first sit on it - it 'gives' as opposed to the hard feeling I was accustomed to. It makes me look forward to the next ride even more!
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Only 3-hole punch I have ever enjoyed using. This is the first 3-hole punch I have ever enjoyed using. I've never been a fan of 3-hold punches, but this one is fantastic. It cuts through paper very easily. It's easy to align the paper so that holes aren't crooked. There's never a need to punch the holes twice. Pushing down requires just a little strength, especially when compared to standard 3-hole punches.
The build quality is solid. Everything is made of metal except for the bottom tray and the top of the push handle. The tray at the bottom slides out so you can easily dispose of the waste. The set up is such that the little waste pieces don't get everywhere.
Overall, this is the best 3-hole punch I have ever used. If you need a 3-hole punch, this is the one to get.
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The paint was easy to apply. We ordered this to use at my son's birthday party.
Pros
We were able to paint the faces of about 20 people, and still have more than half the pack of paint left.
The paint was easy to apply. It didn't rub off immediately but did wash off easily when I tried to at the end of the evening.
The paint was not too sticky/dry (meaning that it didn't harden against the face making it uncomfortable to wear)
The colors were bold and vibrant
Cons
The stencils could have had more varied designs (we ended up creating our own patterns)
More face brushes should be included since it seems to be marketed as a party kit (having just one slowed the line down significantly)
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a VERY late review. I'am sorry for the late review but I bought this mochi a wile back and I wanted to give it as gift to my sister since she is a big fan of this specific one and was let down when she count get the one I had. she loved the mochi and she now has it at her new home, the delivery was pretty quick and I was happy to receive it a week later. The mochi is adorable, soft and a very comfortable pillow for the wile that I had it I was happily enjoying it and I'll like to buy another one someday. I don't have many problems with the mochi except that the mochi sheath tends to fall off frequently and it can be a hassle to put it back on but the sheath is very soft and can be use as a second pillow even though it is smaller. My other problem is that even though it is comfortable and soft pillow for me it can be a bit stiff so it might not be very comfortable for everyone depending if you want to use it as a pillow or not.
Despite these few problem I had, this mochi was worth it and I'll happily like to get another one someday but if you want to buy this mochi I recommend you be a bit carful with it because you can't easily wash this pillow and it is mainly white so be a bit careful. But if you're a hetalia fan or you really like this mochi then go ahed and buy it just be aware of the few flaws that it has and enjoy your mochi because it is very comfortable and cozy to have, especially if it cold outside.
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This was the first time I ever made my own candles and I wanted something that allowed easy use for newb experimenting. I bought this wax to make candles. This was the first time I ever made my own candles and I wanted something that allowed easy use for newb experimenting. It worked out great! The pellets are small and granule, about the size of large couscous. The smell was a mild honey scent and the color was a dark yellow. I made two scented container candles and several tea light candles. I used pure essential oil for one of the candles and to a sensitive nose it was just right. I used synthetic fragrance oils for the second and it was more fragrant. I think difference in scent strength has to do with the type of oil rather than the oil and wax combination. These candles are very long lasting compared to paraffin wax candles. In my experimenting I spilled wax across granite counter top and on a hardwood floor. This wax is much more durable than paraffin wax and was therefore tougher to scrape of these surfaces. However, it was very easy to clean out of the glass measuring cup I used to melt the wax in. I just needed to use a paper towel to wipe out the excess while it was still liquid.
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Nice and compact. I quite like this little machine. I already have the Sizzix Big Kick (which is essentially the Big Shot) but it's heavy, cumbersome, takes up a lot of space, and is a pain to lug out when I want it, so I tend not to use it much. This is so compact I can keep it inside my desk cabinet (where the PC tower would normally go) and it's at my fingertips. I have the Cricut Explore, so I haven't found a need to cut with the Cuttlebug yet, but it's great for embossing and quick and easy to use. The 5x7 embossing folders seem to barely fit on the plates, but they do work. The Cuttlebug doesn't seem to be quite as tough as the Sizzix, but it's pretty close. I feel like I can abuse my Big Kick without much fear of damaging it, but with this one I'm a little timid in trying, say, the Fiskars Fuse dies through it. I'll probably mostly use this for embossing anyway, unless space issues force me to get rid of the Sizzix altogether.
1 star deducted because the suction isn't the best. It starts out really good on my Office Depot desk with the faux wood finish, but after running the plates through once or twice, the suction gives out (I think from the bit of rocking back and forth as you crank the plates through) and I have to fold it up and unfold it again to make it stick again. That said, I don't think it's really necessary to have the suction activated, unless your hands are on the weak side or you're running something really thick through that's not going through very easily.
I think I'll use my embossing folders a lot more now that I have this little guy, and I really like the blue and white color of the machine--I'll probably get ink on it before long since the outside is mostly white, but it's much cuter than the green one.
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Not Worth the Price. When I saw this, the package was so tiny that I thought they had accidentally sent me a miniature version. It turned out to be as advertised though.
The only problem was that the photo gives an inaccurate impression of what the tissue looks like. The sheets are folding in half so there is a big white area in the middle with a small amount of color on the ends. Since I wanted to use it to wrap two books and a small box as presents, all the colored parts got folded underneath the gifts. I had to do some creative, fancy folding to have the colored parts show on top.
I don't recommend these. No real advantage over regular tissue paper.
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Great product, but can be bought cheaper elsewhere. Really cool. Self adhesive googly eyes are surprisingly hard to find around, even in craft stores; and even then they usually only have one size option, and they're pretty spendy on top of that. This is a really cool set, all types of sizes, really itty bitty ones about the size of confetti sprinkles; though I wish they were ones that were a little bigger; biggest ones are a little smaller than a dime coin.. They stick well, though the protective paper backings are kind of a pain to peel off sometimes. As others have mentioned, I also received a little baggie with extra eyes. My only complaint is the seller with the cheapest price via Amazon (sorrentocrafts,) also sells this exact product on eBay, but the price difference is pretty big. Here it costs about 11 bucks and over 6 dollars shipping. On eBay, it's 7 bucks for the set and only 3 dollars shipping. I can't fault them considering Amazon and eBay are two different companies and have different shipping/listing policies etc. But just don't make the mistake I did, search around first and buy it for the best price...aka, buy off of eBay.
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Very Sturdy, Yet Lightweight, Foam Ball. The possibilities are almost endless as to the uses of this 8 inch (20 cm) Smooth Foam Ball for Crafts, School and Modeling Projects. I personally bought it to use on a handmade wooden display easel shaped kind of like a hand or claw. I intend on painting it to vaguely resemble the Earth and present it as a gift to my daughter for her birthday. The foam used to make this ball is firm and solid feeling, yet still lightweight and easy to work with. It is not all crumbly the way that Styrofoam is. There is the slightest seam around the center of the ball but it really is not very noticeable. This is a big, nice sized foam ball. It arrived in perfect condition, and is just what I want. I don't know how many times over the years I could have used one like this when making Solar Systems with the kids. I received a discounted price on this product in exchange for an honest review.
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Great for personalized crafts. I purchased a variety of Silhouette Printable sticker papers here on Amazon. You can't beat Amazon's price for this product. The adhesive paper is thick and made well. I've used this to make stickers for scrapbooking, stationary, cards, and also made planner stickers. The quality of the paper is great. I've been using them with my Cameo cutter and other tools, and it's worked well every time. My only advice for those with die cutting machines, is that you don't follow the suggested blade setting. I use it on a low setting like 1 on my Cameo, and it cuts fine. Anything higher tends to cut right through the paper which isn't great if you're trying to create sticker sheets. I think the suggested setting is fine if you're planning to make individual stickers.
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Very disappointed. I was really looking forward to learning how to make candles. I thought this kit would be the best solution for me because I had never done it before and it appeared to have everything included...instructions, wax, wicks, jars, color and fragrance. Unfortunately, some of those items were missing and the warming pot arrived slightly dented. I called Amazon, they said they couldn't get me the missing items because the product came from Etailz, so they offered me a $4.87 discount. Nice, but it didn't help me with the missing items, especially the instructions. So when I received an email from Etailz asking if I was satisfied with my purchase, I called them and spoke to their customer service dept. The person was very nice but she said she couldn't help me either and I should call Amazon. I told her I called them first. She told me I could probably find instructions on the web and offered to look for them and then email them to me. I told her it wasn't necessary since I could do that myself. So all in all, it was a very bad experience. I will never purchase anything from Etailz again, that's for sure.
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12-Piece Stainless Steel Wax Carvers. This is so much more than a wax carver. They can be used in crafting all different types of clay. I find a new use for these everyday! They are perfect for opening those little catches on everything from battery housings to getting stones and empty brass shells out of your combat boots. You can even get a spider out of a corner with them. You can push a snag in a sweater or blanket through with the twisty one. You can run them through the dishwasher too. They go MIA quite often and the culprit is my husband. The only drawback to this set is the lackluster cheap holder they came in. I bought one before at the craft store and paid more but they came in a nice zipper pouch. Pick this up anyway and have someone you know sew you up a crochet hook/knitting needle pouch from a placemat, matching napkin and a piece of ribbon.
Hold on, I have a poppy seed stuck, I know, my picks!!!!
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Fun to play with, but disappointing for decals. I wanted to love this product, and it is not bad, but it was not good for what I had hoped it would be. I had seen multiple people online use it to make gold lettering decal type of decorations, and I was very excited to find a product for that... However, because this is printable, the gold is much more matte than a lot of other foil adhesives out there, and it was much thicker than I had expected. The adhesive on it doesn't stick extremely strong, perhaps because of how thick and stiff the paper is. If it is on an ideal surface that is flat, with no curves or bumps, it sticks OK-- but the slightest imperfection in the surface causes it to begin peeling up within a couple of hours. Also, as with what a few other reviewers stated, there is a thin film on the top layer of the foil that would sometimes try to unwrap and peel off while I was removing the sticker from the mat. I was cutting it on a cricut, and I tried new blades, deep cut blades, different mats, and nearly any solution I could find online or come up with, yet it still seemed to do this sporadically.
Over-all, it did not work at all to make nice decals for me. But it is fun to experiment and play with. I'm not sure I would buy it again, but it is hardly the worst adhesive foil out there.
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Welp Damn... Only one roll and a torn package saying three. I just received this product today. I thought it would make a cute gift to my steampunk enthused sister for Christmas. Unfortunately I only received one roll, when the product description said to was to come in a pack of three. I was already miffed because the price went up a dollar in between me putting it in my cart and my buying my entire order a couple of days later. It did come in package that was ripped open, clearly by hand, not accident, that says that there was supposed to be 3 rolls (apparently all individually packaged) inside. The tape looks cute and like the picture and since it was a sort of silly gift anyway, not that expensive and this is already a busy time of year, I am not going to try and return it or get the other two replaced. My sis will still think it is cool and be none the wiser, but I will know and I think you guys should know that there is an issue here, too.
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Substantial tool. I am not a quilter.
I bought these scissors because of the almost 90 degree angled cutting blades, the no-snag bottom point and the 5-inch cutting surface.
So far, Ive used it to cut corrugated cardboard, plastic packaging & a yoga mat. It will find a home in my tool box rather than my sewing basket. They make great heavy-duty shears. They are on the weighty side (my scale puts it at 7 oz) and my hand/wrist did experience some fatigue while using them. Additionally, my thumb hurts while cutting thick materials. Overall, I like these scissors very much. I hope by stating an alternate use for Batting Scissors doesnt detract from their intended purpose or appeal.
For those that are quilters, these Batting Scissors from ThreadNanny are engraved with the name of Linda V Taylor. Evidently, she is a reputable quilter, therefore, these scissors may be considered designer. Celebrity is lost on me, but I would have liked to know that another name was emblazoned on the product before I bought itI etch my own name on my tools.
Ive also purchased Double Curved Machine Embroidery Scissors from ThreadNanny with great satisfaction.
I have not been compensated in any way for this review.
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Well... it's foam. It's foam. I bought it to be used in filling my humidifier device for my Humidor. The gel stuff that had come with it was rubbish. I was able to easily carve out a piece that suited my needs... it wasn't the cleanest of tasks I've performed with foam, but that is unavoidable I suppose with this type of foam. As a part of a humidifying device, it has worked exceptionally well. Before using it my humidor (which is a 7 drawer up 300 cigars humidor) would rarely go above 63% humidity. Now It stays a constant 70% - 71%. This foam worked 100% perfect for my intention... though I realize very few of you will be purchasing this for the same uses as I did.
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It's OK. This is the first mold maker I have purchased and used. I make miniatures and jewelry, so I thought making molds would be best to duplicate the item accurately.
This mold maker is very sticky and does leave a strange feeling residue on your hands, but nothing to deter me from using it. It is very easy to work with.
I made several molds from this product, but one thing that disappointed me was how stiff the molds were... they are flexible, but not as flexible as i'd like.
I'd say compare it to... a rubber eraser. Except this is flexible and won't crumble, of course.
I'm looking for a different mold maker now to redo all the molds because they are really stubborn to get out, even when brushing a bit of powder inside before plopping it out. I'd rather have something very easy and silicon-like to use.
Overall, I don't think I would buy this product again.
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Good Stuff. I just recently learned about Mod Podge and I love it! I was tasked with trying to come up with a cute idea for my daughters gymnastics team. They got new warm-ups and red glitter back packs this year and we wanted some cute matching shoes. We originally thought about bows, but after watching a few videos and searching the web I decided to try to add glitter to some slide ins. Well I must say they came out great!! The shoes were on clearance for $3, I bought some Mod Podge, red glitter and presto - I'm the new Mom hero! Everyone loves them and just in time for our meet on Saturday!!
How I did it:
Used sandpaper to lightly sand the area of the shoe that I planned to glitter
Placed the shoe on news paper
Used a brush to put on a thick layer of Mod Podge
Sprinkle the glitter onto the shoe and the Mod Podge
Let sit for 5 minutes
Tap the excess glitter off of the shoe
Add another layer of Mod Podge to seal and keep the glitter in place
Let the shoe dry over night
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Texure Boutique. The texture boutique makes a great embossed image. It is supposed to only be used with embossing folders. The opening for embossing is only around 5" wide, so you can only use folders that aren't any larger than an A-2 card. That means it can only be used for embellishments in scrapbooking. I have seen demonstrations with long embossing folders sandwiched between other machines long cutting mats. I was also surprised at the quality of the machine, it actually feels pretty sturdy. It will move around a little since it doesn't suction to the table and needs to be cranked a few more than other machines, but I don't that is a big deal. I am really happy with it since I only wanted to emboss and already own an electronic cutting machine.
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Do not waste your time . <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Orion-Motor-Tech-12-34-x-8-34-40W-CO2-Laser-Engraver-Cutter-with-Exhaust-Fan-USB-Port/dp/B01EJDH1BO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Orion Motor Tech 12"x 8" 40W CO2 Laser Engraver Cutter with Exhaust Fan USB Port</a>
Recently purchased. , It arrived in a well padded box but,the box was the only thing made well. There is not a square corner on this thing. The laser will never maintain alignment with the flying mirrors. The drive belts come loose and off of the stepper motor drive. It has broken screw in the work platform and one is actually missing. It is not worth the time and money to rectify. Interesting enough if it was actually made well I would have spent another $100.00 on it . Sadly though as it is it is a piece of junk.
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GREAT PRODUCT. This stuff is great! It's about the thickness of coated paper, but, unless you really abuse it, it won't tear or wrinkle. Water spills run off with no affect and you can write on it. Hi res graphics look great. At $140+ for 2 100 ft. rolls, it isn't cheap, but I use it for most of my deliverable printing now, as it saves me from switching media rolls, and I don't have to worry about it getting messed up between the printer and the desk or wall it ends up on. My HP Designjet T520 handles it with ease, and grommets work fine with it.
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Everyday-Matte-Polypropylene-Film-8-Mil-2-34-Core-36-34-X-100-Ft-White-2-Rolls/dp/B00RDM7GSM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Everyday Matte Polypropylene Film, 8 Mil, 2" Core, 36" X 100 Ft, White, 2 Rolls</a>
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Precision crafted. I am more than satisfied with these scissors if that is what you call such a beautifully crafted instrument. I actually saw a show on a Japanese TV channel NHK Worldwide. They have a program called Great Gear that features products that are designed and made in Japan. The thought and testing that went in to the development of these scissors is beyond what I would ever imagined would be involved. I think these are the finest scissors I have ever seen or used in my life! I actually bought three pair; two for me and one for my daughter. She has used and loved these scissors as much as I have. If you want to have scissors that are "engineered" and not just manufactured then these are the ones to buy.
I am extremely pleased with these scissors. Sugoi!
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Everything is bigger in Texas. As a professional artist I received a request for a custom painted Texas sign. I usually cut my own wood for signs, but a Texas shape is a bit (ok a LOT) outside my skill set. I started searching online for the best deal. This was it BY FAR. Customer wanted a large sign to give as a wedding gift, and this sign delivered! It's HUGE - about 2 ft wide by 2 ft tall. And it's a THICK cut of wood - about .5 inch thick, which makes your finish piece look SO much nicer. You will not find another sign this large for a better price. The wood is high quality, accepted stain and paint easily, and the cut is exceptional. The seller has even sanded it down smooth for you - there is literally NO prep work needed on your part! The sign turned out so good my customer decided she wanted another one - this time for herself! Second sign also arrived quickly and in the same perfect condition, and is now well on it's way to becoming another beautiful masterpiece!
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Favorite Glue (and I've tried a ton. I LOVE this glue. I do wish it came in a needle-tip applicator (the squeeze bottle version isn't as fine of a tip as I'd like), but that's my only complaint. I have the little squeeze bottle, and it works for many things, especially since it dries clear and matte, so if you get a little messy with it, it's super hard to tell on the finished product.
My new favorite thing though is to put a glob of it from the jar (which is more cost effective) onto a piece of scrap paper and then use a sponge to dab it over detailed die cuts, etc. Try not to move the die cut as you dab, but again, even if you get messy, it'll dry so nicely it's hard to tell. Sure, I wish it was cheaper, but this is an excellent glue--the very best I've come across for cardmaking and scrapbooking--it sticks really well, is pretty much invisible (if you get a glob somewhere, you could probably see it if you knew where to look though), and so far I find it to hold long-term. Really happy with this glue!
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Great Crochet Hooks. I had purchased one of these crochet hooks a number of years back and it is to this very day my 'go to' hook. I finally ordered myself the entire set and am glad that I did. The handles of the hooks are very comfortable in your hand while you work because they are large enough to fit your hand and feel like you are holding something. With the smaller size hooks it can be especially hard to hold them for any length of time before your fingers want to cramp or stiffen. I have not had that happen with these Clover hooks so I can crochet for long periods of time in complete comfort. The other nice thing I like about them is that they do not tend to slip like the all metal hooks will do when your hands might be hot or damp.
If you order this set, be prepared to have some chores go undone...you will be busy crocheting!
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Cute, Not Sturdy. I had an arts and crafts-type of project that required I holepunch playing cards, which are slightly thicker than regular paper.
I know and trust the X-Acto name, and I have used many of their products before, but within a week of use, the spring that keeps the punch-catcher closed fell off and was unable to be replaced. After another few days of use, the part of the holepunch that punches the holes refused to come up from the bottom hole and had to be pulled free after every punch. I tried to realign it, but that only worked for a few minutes before it got stuck again.
I would not recommend anyone get this hole punch, or, if they do, that they pay a lower store price for it.
The two stars are because it was a cute looking appliance while it lasted.
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The Best I've Found. I design and build leather purses, luggage, and other decorative projects, and I do a lot of Mexican flat braid, round braid, and buck-stitching. These lacing needles are invaluable for my projects. I got a pack from Hobby Lobby recently that were not Tandy brand and was disappointed. Tandy needles last through a couple of projects before the prongs that hold the flat leather lace flatten down and lose their grip. They can also be kind of tough to pry open wide enough to get my lace far enough in between the sides of the needle so that the prongs can catch the leather lacing firmly. Once I get the lace positioned between the two sides and am sure that the prongs will hold firmly, I tap it down lightly with a hammer, and the lace usually holds.
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Gave the dragon sculpture more character. My husband is a chainsaw sculpture and was looking for something to help the eyes in a dragon he carved stand out. This came with enough foil to last a very long time. He will keep it stored for future uses.
The one thing when buying the copper leaf, he did not realize that he would need a special glue to use with it. So I ended up making a quick trip to the store to buy the glue. So, don't forget to get glue when ordering this product.
This comes with 25 Sheets of Genuine Copper Leaf in a pack. 5-1/2-inch x 5-1/2-inch. German Raw material. Enough to cover 5 square feet of flat surface. It was simple to use and we were both very satisfied with the effect as was the customer.
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A very useful tool for Pazzles Inspiration/Vue and Cricut. This is a great accessory for your Pazzles Inspiration or Vue or for a Cricut ... yes, you read that right, it DOES fit a Cricut (although I'm not sure about the Explore). I bet most people don't know that the Pazzles machines and the Cricut can use the same tools and blades, Both can also use the Silhouette sketch pens, so I assume that the Silhouette will also take the Pazzles & Cricut tools.
Anyway, back to the engraving tool. I've engraved on metal, plastic, and paper with mine. I make a lot of pop-up cards with cardstock and boxes with posterboard (which, but the way cuts like butter and makes much sturdier boxes than cardstock). I use the engraving tool (or sometimes the embossing tool) to make the fold lines instead of using a perforated/kiss cut line. This works like a charm and has maintained it's sharpness after several years of use.
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on the upside, it's easy to sharpen. Because the metal is soft. It doesn't hold an edge for more than a few strokes. If you just want to plow through, that's OK, but if your wood is chippy, you want the thing sharp. Speaking of chippy, be prepared to grind, if you don't want a ragged cutting edge.
When it arrived, mine was rounded quite a bit, but as I said, it's soft enough to make it REALLY easy to put a hollow grind into. (Took about 6 minutes to give a hollow grind, a further 3 to bring the edge to hair-cutting sharp on the stones. You can skip straight to 4000 grit). Less than 10 mins, all told.
That said, the size, shape and length are great. And the steel isn't terrible, just soft.
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Fun and Helpful Crafting Items. I've had my eye on the Memory Keepers Washi Tape & Dispenser for a while now. The price had been running kind of high I thought. Recently it was available for mid 30s on Amazon and I pulled the trigger. I am so glad I did. First of all, you get a lovely assortment of Washi tape in a range of colors - 20 rolls of tape (2 different patterns and sizes in each of 10 color families); this is a great start to amassing your own collection of washi tape, and the colors they give you coordinate well with each other.
Previously I had one Washi tape single dispenser and had to remove the tape each time and insert a new one before using it ( I know, not a big deal but still...) With this dispenser you can simultaneously use 20 rolls of tape without stopping to change the tape - which is very helpful.
Besides the multiple cutting areas on the dispenser, there is extra storage room on the middle spool for a few more rolls of tape. The dispenser also has a built in turntable feature, so you can spin it easily to reach different tapes, without having to pick it up and reposition it constantly.
With this handy product and the tape provided, you are only limited by your free time and your imagination. I really like this product and would recommend it. I'm glad I bought it.
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Good Stencil Set, Not So Great Customer Service. Before I purchased these, I asked a question of the seller. That question was something along the lines of "What do the letters look like? Is there another image?" I never got an answer, from anyone, including the seller. Without the question being answered, I went ahead and purchased the stencil set. Well, it came in today and I can tell you that the set is okay. They seem to be sturdy, without being too bulky, and the letters are quite clear and readable. I have attached a picture to show what the letters look like, and to show how they come in the package. I hope this helps any future buyers, as the seller didn't seem interested enough to even answer the question that was asked about their product. What happened to customer service?
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Be patient. With some patience this bottle cutter works OK. I had the best luck when I first scored the outside of the bottle with the cutter (make sure there are no labels, stickers, etc. to interfere with glass cutter) and then used a piece of rebar to tap along the score line from inside the bottle. You might be able to use extensions for a socket set if you don't have rebar around. Tap the glass lightly along the score line on the inside of the bottle around the whole circumference and then start tapping harder until you see a crack appear in the score line. Then tap one side of the crack *right on the score line* to extend the crack a little. Keep doing this in little turns around the bottle. The tone will change when the bottle gets close to separating. It can take 5 minutes or more of tapping the inside of the bottle and anyone nearby will likely be annoyed by the tink, tink, tink... Using this process I had 2 in 3 bottles successfully break where I wanted them to. I cut about 20 bottles and the glass cutter seems to still be working fine. BTW the cutter piece actually has 3 cutting wheels so you can rotate to a new cutter when one gets old. This part doesn't look replaceable but I could be wrong.
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It cuts glass. I don't know how it's possible, but I was able to cut a large bathroom mirror with this. However, I was sloppy and impatient and ended up breaking everything, so I ended up tossing out the mirror. I'm confident I would have a higher success rate if I tried it again. Maybe practice on some spares to get it down at first.
One thing to note is that this is cheap...surprise! Well, the threading on that end cap doesn't screw down tight. It goes into that infinite twist that happens upon overtightening soft threads. You know: you twist and get it almost tight and it slips back up a notch and has to be tightened...repeat.
The head or some part also pivots, so it wasn't exactly easy to get a nice grip on it.
Yet, it does cut glass.
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Horrible and Deceptive. This product is absolutely disappointing! I purchased this under the impression that it would cast clear hence the name 'clear cast'. The instructions on the box contradict the instructions inside the box. On the outside of the box, it stats: Work time 2-3 minutes Demold time 5-10 minutes. The instructions on the paper inside the box say: Open time: 30-40 Demold Time 18-24 hours. I mixed equal parts of A and B, and the first time I used it, the crap hardened in the medicine cup I was using! I didn't even have time to mix it thoroughly. My second attempt proved even worse. Instead of taking my time to prevent bubbles, I had to pour it quickly into my mold. Resin went everywhere. By the time I finished pouring my mold, it had already started to set. There was absolutely no time to pop bubbles. The company has royally misrepresented their product, because even in the instructions it includes on how to coat wood, jewelry molds, and metal. Why the heck would someone want to put a coating of solid white over anything? This product is garbage, and now I am out my money, time, and a nice silicone mold.
FYI: This product came up when I searched for a clear resin. Shame on me for not researching further.
Note: I did NOT receive this product for free or a discount. I paid for this product in full with my own money.
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Excellent product. We bought an old round table at an auction and wanted to make a beer cap table so we bought the Famowood Glaze Coat to cover the caps and give it a "glass-like" finish. We read all the comments and made sure to follow the directions EXACTLY. First, do not try to skimp on the stirring part. Make sure you stir the entire 4 minutes for part A, then again after you mix the two together. Second, don't pour it too thick! It's not concrete, it's epoxy. Our table is about 3 feet in diameter and has a little lip around the edge that's about 1/16" higher than a beer bottle cap so we poured ours to the lip. It covered most of the caps, but a few still pop up since they were bent from being opened. Overall it looks great and we're searching for another table like it to make another one to match.
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This is FANTASTIC. This stuff is fantastic! It works just like advertised. I decided to sell back or donate textbooks from my seminary classes. I have always put mailing address labels inside the cover so that if I loaned a book out or left it somewhere, it would always come back. Now I've decided to reduce my library and the problem is those labels. I can't sell them or donate the books with that in them. I googled if there was a way to remove the label without damaging my book and I found this product. It is easy to apply and the label peels right off! The product then dries clear and it's as if the label was never there. I've sold back 30 books now and donated even more. And, even removing all those labels, I haven't used much of the bottle. I would buy this again and again. Love it when things work as advertised.
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Great little scissors. I bought these little scissors for doing machine applique. They are very sharp have very sharp point making them great for getting the little stragglers strands snipped on machine embroidery projects. I am used to using Ginger curved embroidery scissors for my machine applique and love them. With this pair I found these would better suit my needs if they had a bit more of a curve to prevent accidental cuts into the background fabric when trimming around the appliqué. I had to go slower and more cautiously. The very sharp tip poked into my fabric when I was trimming around my applique so be mindful about that. I still like them and will definitely keep them in my arsenal of machine embroidery tools because they did a great job on those pesky embroidery jump stitches. I like them and I would buy again of I lost them.
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very versatile usage. this item can be used as a carrier oil for massage & since it's good for the skin, can be used on face, scalp & with continuous usage, can actually see improvement in skin tone, smoother, more hydrated. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in using natural products as opposed to store bought.
However, packaging i.e. design of bottle cap is very poor. Even with the plastic seal & original packing intact, both bottles I ordered leaked about one-third as I packed in my suitcase & sandwiched with clothes to protect the bottle from damage as suitcases get thrown about.
The product itself is very good but packaging need to be redesigned as one third in both bottles is very high wastage.
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Face paints I feel safe using on my little ones. I love these face paints. At first I was a little leary because I've found that, while green products are safe and environmentally friendly, they're not always the most functional. But I was pleasantly surprised at how rich the pigment is and how easily the paints went on. I used a makeup sponge for the background face color and a thin paintbrush for detailing. I have two young nephews who LOVE getting their face painted but after reading how toxic non-green face paints were, I didn't feel that it was safe. That's when I looked online to find safe face paint alternatives and came across this product and I'm glad I did. I do want to point out that these are creamier than ones that you might be used to but I actually prefer this consistency.
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A lot of trouble for a temporary bond. Not as easy to use as I had hoped - instructions involve multiple layers of glue and wiping off excess with a damp cloth. It seems like a lot of bother for a temporary bond that won't hold up after washing. I wanted to use it to stick down the corners of badges that had lifted on my daughter's Girl Scouts Vest, but the glue is hard to apply tidily, running out from under the edges, and it was the edges I really needed held down so I couldn't just apply it further into the middle. It was not easy to wipe off the excess with a damp cloth, as instructed, without the water soaking through the fabric into the area I wanted to glue, and making the glue not work.
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Makes art a snap with easy clean up. Best way to have students apply white liquid glue for projects. I have been using these for 10 years in my classroom! Every couple a years I order a few more as some manage to disappear into to trash cans or kids backpacks. Students can easily apply the glue so there is less mess. Clean up is easy. Just let them dry overnight still sitting in used up glue cups, or on a tray then pull then peeling off dried glue from both cups and wands. Kids love these and cleaning them up is fun! Kind of like when we used to put glue on our skin in school just to peel it off later. (I reuse disposable sauce cups with optional lids from Smart and Final)
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Good product, though colors left something to be desired. I liked the texture of these strips, they really lend themselves to being written on (which is why I got them, to write nice things on then fold up into stars). It's more like normal paper, not the really smooth stuff. Some of the colors were a little on the thin side. I kind of wish I had ordered a different color assortment, though. I ordered blues and greens, which had just two shades of blue and three greens. Then there was a cream, a white (almost identical to cream), and a gold, which was more the color of a pale brown paper bag, there was no sheen that made it gold. Overall I was happy, though, I could write my messages and they made cute little stars.
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They're okay as long as you're not a perfectionist. Boxes are okay; one or two was slightly misshapen, but they were usable. Where things really went wrong was the lids. One was a really tight fit, and the other 2 were too loose. One of the lids had bubbles in between the top layer of paper and the cardboard, and the other developed bubbles as soon as I applied Mod Podge. You can't get these bubbles out. I tried. The third lid went concave as soon as I applied the Mod Podge, and it stayed that way. I'm using them for cake stands at my reception so the cake plate will cover most of the defects. I just hope that everyone is looking at the cakes and not the stands.
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Feel nice, and look nice out of the box. Work great too. I was in need of a new pair of scissors, as an old pair split in half. So I got one of these. Quite nice.
They look nice, and they cut quite nice. Some scissors you have to really work it with multiple squeezes of the handle. Not these. It's not like a hot knife cutting through butter, but it's quite easy to use.
Aesthetically, they are pleasing, too. So yeah, if you're in need of a good pair of scissors, can't go wrong here.
One thing, though. Amazon shipped this in their "Frustration Free" box, but it arrived covered in packing tape inside a padded envelope. I had to actually get another pair of scissors to open the box to get this new pair of scissors. Seems like horrid packing.
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Didn't last long. I got this burner for the sole purpose of cutting and sealing fabric ribbon for hair bows to prevent fraying while I cut. I had been using it for about a month before the 1st tip I was using warped so badly I could not get it out of the burner without assistance from my husband. I'm not sure how or why but when he took the tip off the barrel seemed to be filled with black ash. The time and shaft look like they have really been through it. I just asked my husband to borrow his because the second and only useful tip for me warped and will not even cut through the thin polyester fabric! I don't know it there is a problem with the heat that is also prevented the tip to cut, I just know it won't work. Would love recommendations on what I should replace it with.
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This was easily fixed but should not have had to be. These were bought as a gift so I cannot rate pertaining handling or performance. I have purchased from Arteza before and the brand in general holds up very well against equal competitors. The only downside is the packaging. As stated in another review the magnetic strip was not adhered and does not seem to stay in place well. The blades were all over the inside of the case even two that were supposed to be in the handles. This was easily fixed but should not have had to be. Overall I am happy with the price and the company. If my sister is unhappy with the performance or handling I will change my review however I am sure she will like them.
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Good quality, be careful opening the case. I was hesitant to order due to reviews of similar products stating the eyes were too small. I chose this set because there were a lot of sizes. There is a good variety. The largest are about the size of a nickel. The smallest are probably too small to be useful to most people, although I did consider using them for eyes on ghost pops (tootsie roll pops), but I honestly think it would be too much effort and not look that great. The next size up is fine though. I used the 4th smallest size for eyes on Hershey bar bats. The next larger size also was appropriate for the project and I used them when I ran out. The eyes are good quality.
Unlike the answer to the question posted about the adhesive backing, I did not have trouble removing the backing on most of these. For a few of them, I had to pause for a couple of seconds to pick at the backing to peel it but most peeled without any effort. My five year old was also able to remove the sticker backing easily.
My kid opened the case upside down and they partially mixed. We resorted them and proceeded. Then she knocked it over. My fault for not having done something earlier. I then sorted them and put them into separate ziplocks. I would highly recommend doing that from the start if you have young kids. The sections are very full and you only have to bump it for them to spill into the other spots. Be careful opening the case, but overall I was happy with this purchase.
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Excellent product, very good value. Very, very happy with this product! It works as expected, and winds nice center-pull or outside-pull cakes that are flat on the top and bottom and thus stack nicely and neatly. I'm glad I took the time to read the reviews, because it is not obvious at all the you have to pull the wire yard guide FIRMLY out about a quarter inch to make it lock in place, but once you do that, it will stay there until you push it back in to release it. You have to carefully line up the flanges on the bottom of the plastic yarn core with the slots in the base, and then twist it firmly until it locks in place. If you can pull it off by pulling it straight up, it will pop off mid-winding; take the time to make sure it's locked firmly and give it a tug to make sure.
I found that the balls wind much more neatly and firmly if I keep some tension on the yarn as it feeds into the winder.
I also put a little piece of tape to attach the free end of the yarn to the top of the core so that I don't lose it in the center of the ball. Pro tip: I cut a slit in the paper label from the original skein, and once the ball is wound, I slide the free end of the yarn through the slit in the paper, roll the label up and slide it into the center of the cake of yarn so I have the info handy.
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Meh. Decent quality, limited usability. These are solid and a decent quality. That said, for me, they aren't very useful. I bought them to cut heavier weight leathers and they don't do well above 4 ounces. In addition, while the short blade length is convenient for some things, when combined with the thickness of the blades, it's difficult to do fine work.
I am a woman with average sized hands, but find the handles a bit small and quite uncomfortable.
If I have to use a scissors I go with my Fiskars Titanium which are not only more comfortable to use, but cut better.
However, for smaller cuts on lighter leather when not much fine work is required, these do well.
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Cool Punch Gizmo. I really like this tool. First off, it is big. It holds a 12" x 12" sheet of cardstock and you can punch along the entire edge without moving the paper. The punch slides along the paper and snaps into position for each punch. Pretty much foolproof. The punch that comes with it will make a wide border of flowers pretty easily. The more detailed punches (Sand Dollar) require slightly more attention to alignment. Once it clicks into position there is a slight amount of play to account for. The magnetized flap holds the paper securely.
These are large punches that require considerable force. The lever mechanism helps with that, but I still have to stand up and bear down with both hands. This tool is not for the feeble or weak. I wouldn't try more than one sheet of paper at a time.
I really hope Fiskars comes out with some more contemporary and graphic cartridges to use with this. I prefer designs that are more abstract and timeless motifs rather than the hokey, overly representational dreck that permeates the papercrafting market. I have a few small lever punches from Fiskars and I am pleased with them. It seems like Fiskars is willing to experiment with different formats and I hope they continue to innovate.
The only instructions are on the back of the box - so don't throw the box out until you're quite familiar with the tool!
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Best investment EVER for kids and husbands that are tough of jeans. I originally bought this to fix the holes in the knees of my son's jeans. I was able to repair 8 pairs and reinforce another 4 pairs with a 2oz bottle. They are holding strong after numerous washes! The reenforced pairs have yet to wear out, some were on the verge and this stopped it!
Buying more to save my husband's jeans. He goes through jeans like crazy because of the work he does. He does prop making. So I'm dealing with resin and paint constantly on his jeans. Plus he uses the thigh area of his jeans to clean off his sanding paper, so you can just imagine how bad the look! I have no doubts that tear mender will save my husband's jeans and our wallet!
I will be using tear mender on every new pair of jeans that comes into the house!
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Mod Podge Sparkle is perfect for my glitery needs. Mod Podge Sparkle has become increasingly difficult to find in my local stores, and ended up being cheaper from Amazon anyway. I started out using a standard Mod Podge to cover glitter projects (such as lip balm containers and hair clips) but the glitter always seemed dull, and it was a wasteful way to get an interesting texture.
UNTIIIIIL... Mod Podge Sparkle. It keeps glitter looking sparkly, and adds some sparkle of its own (though this can be annoying, considering one of my projects was meant to be an insane bright orange glitter, but the Mod Podge itself has multi-colored glitter all through it).
Still not sure what to do when I want a light colored glitter project to sparkle, without being affected by the colored glitter in Mod Podge Sparkle, but it's good for most of my projects.
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The Best Craft Knife I've Ever Used. This knife has a metal body covered with a grippable rubber. This allows for very precise cuts without the knife slipping in your hand. The blade lock is easy to close and holds the blade very securely. The knurled locking mechanism is away from the blade which makes blade changes safer.
I have two Grip-On knives and several old school Exacto Knives in my drawer. Since I first used the Grip-On knives I don't use the Exactos. When anyone borrows my blade they always want the Grip-On.
I have purchased several as gifts and they have all been appreciated.
If you have not tried this knife you should.
This knife came with a tube of standard #11 blades, not the assortment pictured.
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Good introduction to wood burning. My wife and I bought this to make a custom rolling pin for our friends' wedding. I also used this to make the lines on a crokinole board I have been building. In searching for a wood burning kit, I was looking for something not too expensive (hoping it would survive at least these two projects), had a variety of tips, and decent reviews. The temperature control seemed like a nice feature as well.
Pros:
- It has everything I was looking for in an introductory kit.
- The heat shielding works well.
- It seems to heat up quickly (although I have nothing to compare it to other than soldering irons, which seem like very similar concepts).
- The plastic case is sturdy enough and works well.
Cons:
- As others have pointed out, the temperature control is in an awkward spot. I've taken to draping the cord over my shoulder, which keeps the temp control out of the way for the most part.
- Some of the tips get a little soft at high temperatures (not sure if this common).
My advice:
- Take care when screwing in /unscrewing the tips. Letting the tool cool before changing tips is a good idea as well. Hot tips are probably much more likely to break.
- Clean tips transfer heat much better. I use very light pressure on fine sandpaper to clean off corrosion.
To sum it up, I think this kit has been a good introduction to wood burning. I finished the projects I bought it for, I had fun, and I'm sure I'll use it again.
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Handy, multipurpose and sturdy. These are fantastic scissors for a variety of purposes. Throughout the holiday season, they were my go-to pair for wrapping since the titanium blades just zipped through both regular and heavy foil papers. They curled ribbons beautifully, too. On Christmas Day they easily cut open those annoying clamshell plastic packages but also sliced the very thin plastic wrapping on CDs without harming the case. Using the ruler on the side I also cut gift labels from card stock I printed with holiday designs.
I haven't found them clunky or difficult to use, as other reviewers have. I do have chubby hands and arthritis in my fingers, but even so I found these easy to use. Really liked how things like tape and labels didn't stick to the blades, either.
Now that the holidays are over I've been using them in my kitchen to cut pizza, quesadillas and grilled cheese sandwiches. Probably not the hard core use they'd be best at, but they work great.
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Quick and easy fix for leather. I had an incident with my vacuum cleaner vs my leather couch. The vacuum was placed on the couch while it was on and the rollers were going. It took a pretty good sized (about 2 inch by 2 inch) section of the color off the couch. I tried to use a wood furniture pen for a quick fix, but it didn't work at all. So, I bought this kit instead. It arrived quickly, and I used it the same day it arrived. I didn't use the color chart with the kit because I couldn't find a color that was comparable to the dark brown color of my couch. I mixed the brown and black together and put it on the sample vinyl piece included in the kit. I had to mix it a couple times to get the right color, but it didn't take long. I used the included sponge and applied it per the instructions. I applied it 3 times. The color looked great and the blemish was covered easily. After 24 hours, I applied the clear coat per the instructions using a paper towel. I was a little unimpressed with the clear coat. It left the area a little rough even after drying for 24 hours. I'm waiting to see how it feels overtime. I'm hoping it will smooth out. Overall, I'm happy with this product.
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These were nice quality cards for handwriting guest names for our rehearsal . Nice product quality but I expected a bit better quality control in your process to deliver what was ordered. These were nice for handwriting guest names for our rehearsal dinner this coming week. I was pleased with that aspect. However I ordered 5 packs of 12 cards and was shorted 4 cards. ( I needed all 60). With the short notice, I had to hand-make a few cards to match as close as possible. I am not sure if the shortage was in one package or more than one but I carefully handled the batch and am sure there were not any that were misplaced.
Check your order immediately so this does not happen to you.
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Combo review of two Swingline products--stapler and hole punch. <div id="video-block-R3PD5PKU50NT27" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/D17uT8EF7ZS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/716xmWB3iHS.png" class="video-slate-img-url">Because both this Swingline Optima 70 Desktop Stapler and the Swingline EasyView LightTouch Desktop Punch are similar products from the same company, I decided to do a combined video review of both products.
Both products have a soft-touch handle which makes them very comfortable to use. Both are also designed to make the job of stapling and punching easier, using less effort. I very much appreciated this because, having worked in offices for 37 years and having had carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists for part of that time, I often had trouble (and pain) using the older designs of staplers, especially those which required you to pick up the stapler to use it.
Both products have features I had not used before and really liked:
Stapler: There is an easy push button release of the staple cartridge.
Hole Punch: There are indicator lights that let you know when you have properly aligned the paper before punching.
Until I began making the video portion of this review, I would have given the stapler 4 1/5 or 5 stars because it performed beautifully (and more easily than most any stapler I'd ever used) on the type of stapling I do, which is stapling together 2-5 sheets of paper. However, when I began testing the stapler on TEN sheets of paper, which is FAR below the 70 sheets Swingline claims is its capacity, the stapler failed miserably, time after time. Stapler error? User error? I'm not sure. All I know is that it never once malfunctioned until I moved it to another room to use it for this video and tried it with 10 sheets of paper.
Additional issues I forgot to mention in the video:
1. I mentioned in the video that the stapler has a 70-sheet capacity but forgot to mention that the hole punch has a 12-sheet capacity.
2. The bottom of the hole punch comes off easier and is therefore easier to empty than many hole punches I have used, but also has a smaller capacity for storing "trash" than most I have used. As a result, it may need to be emptied more often than other punches. Also, the bottom of the hole punch, which you remove to empty it, is not solid as it is on all the other hole punches I've used. As a result, more care needs to be taken to empty it without making a mess.
In summary:
Stapler: 4 stars if your stapling needs are generally small (2-5 sheets) like mine. 2 stars if your stapling needs are larger than 10 sheets.
Hole punch: 4 stars. I took off a star for the lack of capacity of the punching "trash" (which will require the punch to be emptied more often) and the bottom not being solid (which will require more care when it is emptied).
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Works for me. <div id="video-block-R43GOWZ9J3RKC" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B1nNNRMn%2BFS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81xw3pY5odS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I am very pleased with these. The product shipped from China, which took 3+ weeks. Each one is about 3 inches in length, suitable for petite hands. Actually, I was surprised at first how small they were and now prefer this size to Tandy wooden handles because they store more easily and fit in the palm of my hand. I just opened the package and tried it on some 12-14 oz tooling leather. Blades were sharp. If anyone has tips about how to keep tools like this sharpened, I am all ears. Otherwise I would buy again. They can cut edge grooves which can be run over with an overstitcher. I am also using these to carve out some letters. They do the job and surely there are other uses.
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Takes a little practice for beautiful results! Edited. I love the variety of punches in this set. I wanted to purchase some border punches but they are very expensive. I found this set and the cost was much more reasonable. I find the quality to be good, although not quite as easy to use as some of the other single piece punches I have used. This one take a bit more effort to punch and some practice on scrap paper to get the hang of lining it up right every time. That said, I think this has been a good investment for me and I use the punches frequently when making cards.
Having used these punches frequently, I am a little disappointed. I initially gave a five star rating, but have found some issues over time. These were the first border punches I owned, therefore I had nothing to compare them to. Having been gifted some EK Success punches I now see the quality difference. These punches are difficult to get a perfect alignment. I also find the paper frequently gets stuck in the punch. I continue to use the punches because of the great basic designs in this set, but they are somewhat frustrating.
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great for drawing in pencil and ink. I noticed that an earlier reviewer indicated that these books are made with "cheap" paper that is not ideal for wet media. I'm not sure that I consider the paper "cheap," but I do acknowledge that some of his criticisms are valid. The paper is extremely thick, stiff and has a great plate surface. Wet media - water color washes - tend to bead on the surface of the paper and washes always dry duller on it than I intend for them to.
That said, as an artist you really need to consider what you want to do with the media before you use it. I'd not recommend these sketchbooks for individuals working in a crumbly media like charcoals or pastels and I wouldn't recommend them to be used with washes. The paper is simply too stiff and smooth - it lacks the tooth to capture dry powdery media and isn't absorbant in the way you'd need for it to be to secure wet media.
They're fantastic, though, for pencil sketching and pen work, and I also like to use thicker paints - acrylics and guaches - on their pages. The thicker nature of the paper really reduces bleed-through on the pages - a feature I love because I like to make use of every side of every page, and for most sketchbooks too much ink will bleed through onto the other side of the page. Because the paper is thick, you can have a pencil drawing on one side and drawing on the other side typically does not force some of the pencil drawing's lines to smear onto the opposite page.
I use pencil, marker, india ink, and pens like UniBalls in these sketchbooks. Wetter pens and inks (like india ink) do tend to sit on the pages for a little while before they dry and smear easily while still drying. It's just something to be aware of - I'm used to it now and really don't mind working on another area of the page while the ink dries.
I think the best thing about these sketchbooks, though, is that they lay perfectly flat when you open them. (There's no stiff binding keeping it from laying flat - instead, the spine is soft bound so that the signatures roll over each other comfortably while opening and closing the book. You'd think such a construction would be weak and ultimately deteriorate, but actually the faux-leather cover is extremely durable, and the books are quite solid.) You don't have to deal with any curve in the binding, and you can make a sketch that spans both pages and it will feel like you're drawing on one.
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I have bought this twill tape on a number of . I have bought this twill tape on a number of occasions as I use it in my business.
The Wright twill tape is high quality. However, the last time I purchased it, I ordered Anrox Supply Co. It arrived, not on the bolt as shown in the photo . . .but rather wound up in a coil. The twill tape was noticeably thinner, with a looser weave . .it was most definitely NOT Wrights brand, as advertised on this listing.
So, my recommendation is to avoid buying your twill tape from Anrox Supply as its clear theyve attached themselves to this listing, while shipping subpar products at the higher Wrights price. Shame on them.
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It's awesome...and I've learned how to make a perfect bow. I love this belt and get compliments on it all the time. It's beautiful paired with a full skirt or pencil skirt, and once you tie it in the morning, it stays. It's not the slippery faux leather that will slip once you take a deep breath or eat a cookie.
A little tip: I have a 26/27 inch waist and have been able to tie it in a bow. (For those out you wondering what size waist you need, though I think you could make a bow with up to a 34)
1. When you normally tie a bow you cross the strands under once, pulling right and then make the bow with the ends. Don't do that. It's too bulky. Instead make one end a loop already when you make that first under cross.
Next, make the hanging end a loop and then cross that Over the other loop, and then pulling it behind, before pulling tight . It may feel like you're tying a bow upside down, but the result is a bow that is parallel to the ground instead of perpendicular.
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Unlimited fun . Received this face paint kit in the mail today after spending almost $20 on face painting last weekend for 2 kids. I dunno why I never bought a kit before! The kids had a blast and I did too . Plus, all future events / festivals/ Halloweens will be covered! I don't know what could make a rainy day inside better than them being able to pretend with a fully painted face to correlate with whatever animal of the day is chosen . This is definitely a great family gift limited only by the imagination!
The reason I do not give it a 5 star is because I feel like the paint is a bit streaky. This could be my inexperience or maybe its just the paint? Not really sure. I painted 2 full faces and it does not look like I have made a dent in the paint at all, so providing that it doesnt ruin with time this will last *years*. Also the website has tons of face paint ideas to choose from, and both of my kids were thrilled to death (even in spite of my uhm *ahem* rusty art skills!).
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Can't live without this stuff. I have been using this product for years, it is absolutely the best stuff. I am an artist and use it in my artwork, but I know it has industrial uses as well. It is very sturdy but easy to manipulate. I like to hit it with a propane torch to color the copper or fold a flat object, such as an earring with a pattern I like, and put the section through a pasta press. The result is a copy of the item in shiny copper, it's really cool! It can be sewn with a needle and thread or soldered. It's truly useful stuff, just like a cloth fabric but with memory.
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/American-Art-Clay-WireMesh-80-16x20-Sheet-Copper/dp/B001GS0TLK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">American Art Clay WireMesh #80 16x20 Sheet-Copper</a>
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Kitchen staple now. One of my go to snacks is a homemade salsa. That said, chopping cilantro can be such a pain. I never have the patience to chop and dice the cilantro to bits and pieces. These scissors save all the time and hassle!
Easy to use although the blades are close together so the cleaning is not as easy as the cutting. I have a thin cleaning brush for another kitchen tool and use it for this as well. Would be handy if it came with a cleaning brush that fit inside the outer case that comes with the scissors.
Really though, I love these. Also a great little (and cheap) gift for a cook in your life!
Received for free in exchange for an honest review.
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Perfect, great clay. Perfect, great clay, very moist and throws great. It is a lot, so I have enough to throw some mugs and hand build a few things. I was surprised to find this is Amaco clay. A nice brand that is trusted in the ceramic circle. This clay needs to be fired in a ceramic kiln to 04 and comes out a nice white color after firing.
Update: Better clay than I posted about. I have made vase sculptures and am loving this clay. It does real good with slab building and using rolling pin. Fired color was pure white and looks great with clear glaze too. You do need to spray mist the inside of the bag after you open because the clay will dry out. I dip my trimmed clay bits when I am done in a bowl of water and throw them back in the bag and mist and it keeps moist.
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good for beginner like me...but a lot of doubles. Over all I think this set is worth the money u can hardly find other sets like it anywhere around this price so thats a plus. The only reason I docked the star is cuz it seems like about 30% of the set is double peices so u don't get as many options as you would think and the knife bit that comes with it is all but useless cuz all it takes is the force of gravity for it to fall out of the holder its a 3 peice bit and idk if mines defective or what but there is absolutely no way to tighten the knife in there. I have tried to force the knife, nearly cutting myself, on to my pen...at the point of my pen creaking I gave up and backed it off...luckly I rly do need this peice that much cuz others would prob bring it down to 3 star for such issues. But my over all impression is that it is worth the 15 bucks I put in it fits my pen no prob and the duplication bits are thankfully the more used ones so I have good spares so over all I am satisfied. ..just wish they could do something bout the knife.
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NOT Water Soluble. Does Not wash out. As Reviewer PH stated on 9/16, this product is NOT water soluble. It is a solvent based adhesive (otherwise known as glue). It says clearly on the can that to remove the residue (which is the glue that is deposited on your fabric or batting and trapped inside the finished quilt, DRY CLEAN. Dry cleaners use a solvent, not water. I used this spray on a twin sized quilt and it noticeably stiffened the batting (Quilters Dream Puff polyester). I hand quilted the quilt. It did not leave any stickiness on the needles, but made it noticeably harder to "needle". I was unhappy with the changed drape of the quilt after finishing so I had the quilt dry cleaned twice. I believe it did remove a lot of the "residue" or glue, but not all. I also experimented by washing the edges of the backing trimmed after the quilt was finished. The "residue" was still on the fabric after washing and was still tacky enough to adhere together. The glue was visible as a very thin film of rubbery feeling substance on the fabric. I wish people would stop saying it is water soluble and washes completely out of the quilt after it's finished. I will use it again on small items that are not going to be used on people's faces. I would never use it on a baby quilt, since babies mouth, suck on and cover their faces with their quilts and blankies, and I believe they will be inhaling the product from the "residue" that the company clearly states remains in the quilt. If it is not safe to breathe in when spraying it, why would it be safe for babies to inhale the off-gassing from the residue remaining in the quilt?
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Not usable, much less reusable. I really don't like leaving poor product reviews, but I feel mislead by the product description. First, these make messy fizzies (I have aluminum and stainless steel molds in other sizes for reference so I know it's not a faulty recipe). The ingredients get trapped in between the closure space in the molds so you have to keep excess ingredients from spilling over (impossible) or they won't close all the way. I had to press so hard to close them that I dented the bombs in the process. I figured I would just wait for the fizzies to set, take them out of the molds, and 'clean them up' so they would look more presentable, as these were being made to sell. I had to use a butter knife to pry them open. That is ridiculous. Needless to say, the molds were ruined. I wanted these to work so that I could ship my products without worrying about their structural integrity, but I would be embarrassed to sell anything in these molds or made with them. I would give more than one star if the molds delivered anything the description promised. (*pictures show dent in fizzie and mold ruined from having to pry it open)
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Strong and Sharp Blades. I received this Product for testing and review purposes.
The scissors from Evergreen supply are very sharp and strong and cut very well.
They are so sharp that just by running them through a plastic bag they cut instantly.
The scissors comes nicely packed in a box and come with a plastic guard.
When I took off the guard, the scissor blades did have moisture on them but I wiped it with a paper towel and the moisture was removed.
These are big strong scissors so I keep it stored in the box away from my kids.
I told them these scissors cannot be touched because they are for adults only and they can get hurt.
Overall, these are great scissors and will be used to open my packages and cut paper and fabrics. Here are some pictures and in the bottom pic you will see the moisture on the blades...
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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. After reading the reviews, it looks like getting a box of good pieces of basswood is chancy. After receiving my order, I sorted the pieces and graded them as good, bad and ugly. As you can see from my posted pictures, two thirds of the box is what I considered good (and I was lenient). Between the dark knots and chips, the other third of the box is only good for practice. The ugly piece was also the largest piece in the box at 3 X 3 X 11. It probably depends on who is doing the Quality Control. If you can find a local source where you can choose your own pieces, you will be better off than taking a chance with this product.<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Rockler-Basswood-Carving-Blank-Assortment-20-lbs/dp/B001DT33QU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Rockler Basswood Carving Blank Assortment, 20 lbs.</a>
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Very Easy! Great Results. Five years ago I bought this product at Walmart for my daughter, and I still have it. I had purchased one that you had to add water, and that was a mess, I don't even want to talk about it, but this one...This one was awesome. It was soo easy, and it I got it wrong I could always re-knead it and do it again. Then just pop it in the oven, and Wa-lah! I bought more for my other kids, and will keep buying and recommending this product. This is a great product. The only thing you have to do when you take out the clay is knead it before you actually spread it. Dont pop it out of the plastic and instantly spread it on the frame.
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This is a terrible product, especially considering the price. This is a terrible product, especially considering the price. First of all, the color paste is the patch. If by some fortuitous circumstance you are able to match the color of the piece to be repaired, you had best hope it is not a hole larger than an inch. If it is, forget it. There simply isn't enough paste to patch. Once 'patched' the repair material barely sticks, and the texturing process to allow it to blend in is poorly thought out. Michelangelo resurrected could not manipulate this product into anything discreet. Just buy colored duct tape or a new whatever you want patched.
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huh? This you would think would hold the bottle steady and in place. but it doesn't. All it does is initially level the bottle prior to the scoring process. It doesn't keep your hand from pulling the buttle up or down while scoring.
Basically, if you are careful - you don't need this at all. All you need is a cheap glass cutter, and a good wet sander. In fact, a cheap tile cutter is about as affordable as this leveler and the premium bottle cutter put together.
The Creators bottle leveler and cutter are HUGE wastes of money.
Ray Nicholes is the inventor of this item. He/she posts positive reviews for their own product under FireFXGlass (and probably many others as well). They also post rude comments to customers, and then have them deleted if they are called out on it. Amazon refuses to remove their account, therefore promoting the fraudulent reviews of products.
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Very cute. I purchased this paper for use with my Cricut Ex. and make a Halloween banner and little monsters. It is small 6x6inchs, but i usually cut it down to that size for what i am making. The quality of paper is excellent, good sturdy card stock. The designs are adorable and it also has glitter embossed on paper already. The glitter is well added, meaning it doesn't leave a glittery mess. It's the 1st time I bought 6x6inch, and found out I really like it, because there is very little waste. The paper, also, has 2 sided print which makes for hanging easy, no worry about the back side. There is a good amount of paper and the price was reasonable. It is so sturdy you don't need a lot of layering. The delivery was speedy, U.P.S, as i ordered another pack of paper from a different co. at the same time and am still waiting on that delivery!? I think it took a day and a half! I would deff. suggest this to a friend, but I think others love it, too, seeing there is only 1 left!
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Check the internet for various recipes for "Greenland Wax" and pick one you like. The most interesting one I saw used orange . It was ok. The bars were smaller than I was expecting, my mistake. I wanted to cover a failry large cotton canvas jacket. Instead of rubbing it on I melted it in a double boiler and then painted it on, so perhaps I was using more wax and that's why it didn't go as far. I ended up buying extra paraffin and beeswax from a local shop. (Check the internet for various recipes for "Greenland Wax" and pick one you like. The most interesting one I saw used orange oil.) If you go the double boiler/melted wax route or are doing a larger item I recommend either buying more of this (four bars maybe?) or just making your own. Also, next time I try the melted wax method I'll probably add some boiled linseed oil to the mix to soften the wax a bit. I'm wearing the jacket I coated right now, it's a bit stiff but relaxing more with wear. So bottom line: these bars are small, the wax is fine but you can probably do just as well or better mixing your own. Nothing wrong with the product but I wouldn't buy it again.
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Delivered on a silver platter. Not all pipe cleaners are alike. These include stiffer plastic bristles mixed into the usual fluffy cotton. I plan to use them for firearms cleaning, where the stronger scouring should help get residue out of nooks and crannies.
What really impressed me was how they were delivered to my house. I recently signed up for Amazon Prime, which guarantees delivery of any item in two days. So, on a Saturday, a Fed Ex truck rolled into my driveway and the driver handed me a small parcel with one item inside, this five dollar package of pipe cleaners, period. I was amazed. Other than delivering them on a silver platter or a velvet cushion, or giving me a kiss on the cheek before getting back in the Fed Ex truck (the driver was a woman), I don't know what more Amazon could have done in the way of service. Bravo!
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Stay away. I purchased these along with 3 other items. So far I've only received 2, but I digress. When I unwrapped this set of boxes the first thing that caught my eye (you couldn't miss it) was that the 3 or 4 layers of veneer (yes I said 3 or 4 layers) that apparently makes up the bottom, were all separated and just holding together in the center. Apparently the top and bottom of these boxes are just several layers of veneer. The latch on the largest was missing a screw and the rest were barely in. If you look directly over the box, it looks like they cut the circles by eye. The shape was terrible. I could make a better circle with my eyes shut. The 1 hinge holding the top to the bottom are pretty bad. The tops don't align with the bottoms at all. There are indentations all over. No amount of sanding would get them out. All in all, these are worthless. I recommend that you stay away from the wood products offered by this seller. The other boxes I recieved at the same time were worse. I'll be leaving a review on those also.
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Endless uses for washi. What a variety pack of washi this was!! Every thing from pinks to blues. 6 rolls of 10 yards each of paper washi. Easy to tear, lays down with no problems yet can be lifted without fear of ripping or that it won't properly stick so you can make adjustments to whatever you're decorating. There are so many uses for washi now, I know a girl who used gold foil washi to lay a geometric pattern on her apartment walls for dcor. It turned out awesome and its not against her lease because it is not permanent and doesn't leave any kind of residue behind. I mostly use mine to decorate my planner and packages I mail. The possibilities are only limited by ones imagination and creativity.
I do a video review of all the beautiful washi I receive from AMZ on my YouTube channel (sprngbrd *) if you would like to check that out.
This 6 pack normally retails for $12.99 but I received it for a discounted price of only $6.35 in exchange for my honest review
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You will be surprised how many ways you can use these little pastilles.. They are a life saver and am not exaggerating. <div id="video-block-R1BXN3Q86CIVS3" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/D1kdZYKKmNS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/718ZUuB1IhS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I made a lip balm at home with this beeswax. It's the key ingredient for holding our lip balm together.
I think beeswax is underrated in cosmetic industry or any other industry. It has got like 100 different uses in 100 different ways.
Beeswax is edible, that's why it's safe to use it in lip balms.
Beeswax makes mean crayons than soy wax
For all reasons, I don't understand white beeswax is considered more pure than any other color beeswax. yes that's right beeswax exist in 5-6 different colors, not just white and yellow
As it's edible you can use to coat your baking sheets, so that you don't have to grease them over and again
You can use this to make beautiful homemade candles
You can coat your wooden furniture, wooden spoons and spatulas and a million things with beeswax
Like I said, if you have this handy , you can use it in a million different ways. Plus it's easy to store and a little goes a long way. And for the uses it has, it's not too much of a price to ask.
I would recommend it to everyone and I will try to gift this to few of my close friends ;)
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Good product. I sanded, painted and decorated this as a Christmas gift for my husband, and he loved it. The drawers do tend to stick a bit when pulling them in and out, but it is very sturdy and sat upright for the entire month of December with no wobbling. I listened to other reviewers and numbered the drawers when I pulled them out and ended up not painting the sides to avoid some of the problems others seemed to have. The drawers are fairly small, but I was able to fit candies, ear buds, lottery scratch off tickets, baby socks, a pacifier, guitar picks, concert tickets, and "coupons" for presents under the tree or fun things to do together inside of them.
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A lightweight holder yet durable cutter blade. I had high hopes for this product but in practice, I have my doubts. Working in job that has me constantly cutting and reshaping cardboard boxes, I was looking for something that could equal, if not top the performance the nearly ubiquitous box cutter because of the dubious support of my employer. Having had some very positive experiences with ceramic kitchen cutlery, I am familiar with the sharpness durability and thought how wonderful if the same could be applied in box cutter. It worked in the most important respects but uncertainly arose as I continued to use it - let me tell you about it.
The slice pen cutter is essentially retractable crafting knife that uses the distinct ceramic blades. Compared the common metal blades, ceramic is more resistant to wear citing its hardiness and impervious to corrosion and electrical conductance. While the aforementioned might be better appreciated by chefs and electricians, its cutting durability is something anyone who needs to make definite cut will appreciate - a sharp knife is a safe knife and Slice of series of blades provide that critical edge.
Unfortunately, I cannot praise the actual pen cutter design. Made up entirely of plastic and held in place by notch and sliver of plastic rail, the longevity is in question. As a crafting knife I have no doubt it will do great with the materials and precise cuts involved but as a box cutting instrument - it does it well but for how long? Cutting through a box is no problem but I can already imagine the blade slipping out of the handle with encounters with glue spots or staples. It has not happened to me just yet but eventually it will because I am using this frequently. Another problem is the bulbous design of the handle - it will take some kind of a customized lanyard because the little more than in. radius, the average <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/wrist-strap-landyard/dp/B005F1IAAQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">wrist strap landyard</a> will not fit and the hole provided is large enough to accommodate <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/paracord/dp/B075MRN8WZ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">paracord</a>.
Ultimately, while the blade itself is great and cost-effective in regard to replacement rates, the holder is a bit more questionable as I do not see up the challenge of box cutting abuses in a warehouse setting. Now if you are like me - a responsible adult who cares for personal and company-issued tools - it might work great. If you are in arts and crafts, this might work out just as well. As a warehouse box cutter? Well if you respect the limitations of the plastic holder, you can get used to this.
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Good concept. Lots of time spent adjusting set screws. So I bought this on a whim in July of '17. Used it for the first time today April 15, 2018. Never have cut glass of any type before. Have lots of experience in construction and maintenance both residential and commercial. So FWIW my comments are based on opinions of 30+ years evaluating tools and machinery. IMHO its a good concept but I did spend lots of time adjusting set screws. The slide tab set into the slot of the base for a guide did not move until I scraped the paint of the sides of the tab and the sides of the slot. Manufacture should allow for the paint buildup in this area. Different size wine bottles need different setup configurations and it takes some time to get them correctly positioned. Moved one roller from front to back and added 3/4" wood shim to foot for better stability while I cut the bottle very close to the bottom curve. Seems difficult to have one consistent score on the entire circumference of the bottle due to changing hand positions as the bottle is rotated. We cut 24 wine bottles in just a few hours. Kept only 14 due to beginners learning curve. Am considering buying another identical one and putting 2 together for more stability and to separate the foot from the cutter for more spacing options. The rubber feet are a good idea. I will use a clamp to keep the unit from moving around next time. The three cutting wheels on the rotating head are very practical. Some issues may be related to the quality of the glass of the wine bottles. A dark blue glass from Canada cut near perfect. I have a beautiful shot glass as a result.
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and the color variety was perfect and you get exactly what the image shows. I was very impressed with this quilling set! I bought this to make Christmas ornaments with, and the color variety was perfect and you get exactly what the image shows. The scissors are very high quality, and they are magnetic as well, so the pins stick to them, which makes them easily found if lost. If you are making any unique shapes you will want to use this cork board! It holds the shape in place while the glue is drying, and I use it every time I quill. All of the tools are made very well, and I am impressed with them all. I use the box that it came in for storage, and everything fits inside nicely.
If you are on the fence about this product, take my word for it, you will enjoy using this product! I am very happy with my purchase and I recommend them to anyone who wants to start quilling.
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Caution - metric threads. I gave this item only 3 stars based on the incomplete description. I ordered this set from American Science & Surplus. Unfortunately, there is no mention of thread size in the ad description. Use caution however, as this 28 piece tip set has metric (M4x. 7) threads. I measured these with my thread gauges. They do not fit standard Weller (SAE #8-32) or Wall Lenk Corp. (#8-32) irons. They are sold alongside American Science & Surplus item #91006 (wood burning pen set). So, they probably fit that iron. It looks to be a nice set for the money but they have not been used yet because of the thread issue. Widget Supply has a similar set (advertised as having SAE #8-32 threads) for a few bucks more. I'll try those.
Review Update:
I purchased the set from Widget Supply (advertised as having #8-32 threads) only to discover after receiving them that they too have M4x. 7 threads. The American Science & Surplus set and the Widget Supply set are identical and are from the same manufacturer. The major diameters of the SAE #8-32 threads and the METRIC M4x. 7 threads are the same but the thread count (TPI) is slightly different. Therefore, one will damage the threads of both the SAE iron and the metric tips if one forces the tips into the SAE iron. Due to variances (sloppy tolerances in the major diameter), some of the metric M4x. 7 tips will screw down into the SAE #8-32 irons about 5 threads. If the thread length is short, the tip may actually go into the iron all of the way. However, tightening these tips further will damage both threads (tip and iron).
After close examination I found that both sets had a couple of tips that were somewhat defective in their metal castings. These can be cleaned up with a little work with a file. In summary, unless you plan on ordering American Science & Surplus item #91006 (wood burning pen set) or you know for sure that your iron has M4x. 7 internal threads, then I would recommend staying away from both of these tip sets.
Further Update:
I sent Widget Supply an email about the thread discrepancy and they refunded my money and stated that they would be changing the item description. Since I had already ordered and received the American Science & Surplus item #91006 (wood burning pen set)(30 watt with insulator handle and cooling fins) I had a pen that would accept both sets of tips. So, I declined Widget Supply's offer of the refund. Things have worked out for us and we are using both sets of metric M4x. 7 tips. With the correct iron I wouldn't hesitate to purchase these tip sets again.
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It'd be a 5 star product if it were possible to package them in perfect count every time. The product arrived much earlier than expected with no delivery issues.
The rivets work well for small and medium jobs (belts, bags, etc.). The only real issue is that since they're made and packaged probably by the thousands per day, they tend to be either several short of 100, or if you're lucky a couple over 100.
That's to be expected though I guess. It'd be a 5 star product if it were possible to package them in perfect count every time, but its a quality product none the less. They're definitely worth the money, and definitely worth the occasional missing few rivets.
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Corner punch. I literally could not get this contraption to work until I threw it at the floor and that somehow magically fixed it. I kid you not. Thanks to my handy-woman skills, I now attempted to punch the corners on some paper. Very exciting. But it still didn't really work. It was a mess. Smashing up and crooked-punching corners all over the place. Until I figured out that you have to insert the paper at just the right angle and basically the only way to do this is to pick it up and look at the underside ( where you can actually see if the paper is properly lined up - why this feature is not on TOP I do not know). So, you insert paper, awkwardly pick up the punch to look at paper alignment and try to maintain alignment while placing punch back on table where you must apply your full body weight in order to punch one little piece of paper. If all the stars align, you get a decently nice corner punch design.
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Pom poms really ARE easy! With THIS. AWESOME.
I'm crafty. I do TONS of different things, but I had never tried making pom poms for some odd reason. Everyone told me they're so easy and you only need cardboard to make them. Well. I tried cardboard and another maker from a clearance rack and I couldn't believe what a PITA making pom poms was. Didn't feel worth my time. WELL. I ordered some of these, and they are so easy to mindlessly make, like while on a road trip. Added bonus, kids like watching the reveal of the pom pom. I plan to have my 5 and 2 yr old try making some too. I think they could handle it. I don't think they would have fared as well with a cardboard version as I felt like I needed extra hands when using a lesser version. This style is easy, clear cut, and helps one make a quality pom pom.
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Got Wood. As a crafter, I'm always looking for new projects and had been considering wood coasters for quite some time, but truthfully, I can't bring myself to pay big money for something I could go out and cut myself (if I wasn't so lazy and uncoordinated), so when the opportunity to pick these babies up for a significant discount in exchange for my honest review presented itself, I jumped at the chance.
They arrived yesterday and I could smell the fresh cut wood scent even before I opened the box. The slices are absolutely the perfect size for the plans I have for them. Not so thick that it feels like you're setting a tree trunk down on the table, but not so thin that you have to worry that they're going to warp with a little moisture.
All in all these are high quality wood discs that would make any crafter proud to use them.
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