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It's glue. Slightly tackier than conventional Elmer's glue. Makes stuff stick together. Imagine that. We bought this for craft projects for my daughter. So far it seems to work pretty well. I don't know that it seems to be that much more tacky than regular elmer's glue, but it works well enough I guess. Once dried, it holds quite well, as one would expect. I am torn between giving this a 3 or 4 star rating just because I feel like it could do a better job at being "tacky" and holding quickly upon use rather than requiring longer dry time to set up as it does. I will give Elmer's the benefit of the doubt though, I suppose, and give the 4 star rating.
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Ruined Envelopes in Transit. I bought this after reading a lot of positive reviews, in addition to the product being the shade of red I was searching for. The wax itself was exactly what I was looking for, not too glossy with the perfect finish, and perfect shade of red. I used this product to seal 19 envelopes and at least 9 of the envelopes I sent were ruined after the seal melted in transit to being delivered. I heard back from 3 friends stating the seal arrived intact. However, I remain a bit crestfallen as I sent this with my Christmas cards and I feel it took a little bit of the spirit and presentation of my Christmas cards. I'm at a loss because I do not know why they melted. In the future, I will try other products before purchasing this product again, if I ever do at all. I have attached a photo a friend sent me of his letter, before he opened it. The photo isn't the best quality but you get the idea.
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I can testify that these are of good quality. They are made in Japan. Reading previous reviews, I was afraid that I was going to receive 50 pieces total (meaning 25 washers + 25 safety eyes). After receiving this in the mail, I can testify that these are of good quality. They are made in Japan, not China. I received 50 safety eyes and 50 eye washers just as advertised! The eyes have their shine and the washers are of good quality. Buying from Amazon makes me skeptical because you will not get a good look at the quality of the product until you receive it in the mail; therefore, I've taken up close pictures in case you feel the same way too. I am definitely satisfied with this purchase!
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I would NOT recommend this product unfortunately. Despite the description stating "DESIGNED and ENGINEERED to work with all brands of INDOOR / OUTDOOR Adhesive Vinyl from Provo Craft Cricut vinyl, Silhouette Cameo or Portrait vinyl, Pazzles, and so much more!!!
Use with Angel Craft Self Adhesive Vinyl Sheets and Rolls!" This transfer paper simply wasn't strong enough to pick up ANY of my vinyl decals on any kind of regular basis (larger pieces came off with a little help, smaller details were nearly always left behind...)
I would NOT recommend this product unfortunately... I've had to throw mine away as I wasted too many decals trying to use it!
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Right color, but smalll. The color of these feathers- the gold- are exactly what i wanted which was a dark bold gold. I didn't measure them with a ruler but they seem to be 10-12 inches. For size comparison, I placed them next to a water bottle, which they are taller then by maybe 1.5-2 inches? (my perception of how big am inch is isn't that great so...)
If you want those grand, fluffy, fabulous feather centerpieces in the high Eiffel tower vases, then I would maybe suggest getting at least 20-22 inches. But I'm placing mine in a wine cooler glass bottle with abt 8 feathers (4 are 10-12 inches and 4 are 6-8 inches) and it gives me the look I want.
There were probably 2 that were not as great as the others, but all are salvageable. Just wish they were... Bigger? Wider?
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Best Packing Tape EVER. This might be useful for securing home invaders, or silencing that one relative who always ruins Thanksgiving dinner. For its intended purpose, however, it is a complete waste of money. I'm stuck with an entire roll of this crap after twice attempting to use it to transfer Oracal 651 to a nice clean subway tile. Cut the vinyl, weeded it, placed the tape over it lightly, pulled the tape and vinyl away from the vinyl backing, move it over to the tile, burnish the vinyl onto the tile and gently pull the transfer tape away. Piece of cake, right? WRONG. The vinyl sticks to the tape. Try to ease the vinyl off the tape and it pulls and stretches and breaks. Some of the vinyl may stick to the surface, but most of it sticks to the tape. So take my advice: If you want super-sticky flypaper or the best packing tape ever, buy Cricut Vinyl Transfer Tape. If you want to transfer vinyl from Point A to Point B and have the vinyl stick to Point B instead of your tape? Buy something else.
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Great alternative to the plastic-backed adhesive strips. I LOVE this stuff! It's a little thicker than double-sided scotch tape, and works well in paper craft projects for adhering ribbon, or textured/embossed paper. A comparable product is the red-plastic backed 'sticky strip' tape that is used by direct marketing groups. I've gotten the other stuff, but I always come back to this tape because it is so much easier to use, and a much better deal per foot. The plastic backing of the 'red stuff' is difficult to remove by hand, its static cling makes it hard to shake off my fingers, and it has to be cut using scissors. This tape is just as strong, can be easily cut with scissors, and can even be torn by hand due to the paper backing. It even comes in different sizes so I can keep both 1/4" and 1/8" strips around for different projects. I even use it for replacement adhesive for fake nails for my daughter as it is just as sticky, and washable.
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Extraordinary detail. Everything is bigger in Texas...well, at least this cutout is! Gocutouts did a good job with this Baltic Birch wooden cutout. The edges are sanded pretty good. There are a few minor rough spots. These spots are barely noticeable on the front unless you run your finger along the edging. I especially dig the detail used on the edges to properly represent the State of Texas. If you are planning to paint or finish this cutout, you'll want to run some sandpaper over the rough spots. One the backside, these areas are more noticeable though.
Overall, this is a quality piece. The length and width are spot on with what is stated in the listing (12" and 1/4") and depending on your vision for Texas, it's ready and waiting for a creative finish. Personally, I am not from Texas but opted to get this because my wife wanted to make something for our son's 1st grade teacher and she happens to be from Texas. I'll update my review with the finished Texas project, which will likely be painted with some chalk paint and magnetic paint and donned with some magnets.
I was offered Gocutouts Wooden Texas State Cutout for free in exchange for inspecting, testing/using and reviewing with an unbiased approach; thus my review reflects my unbiased experience and opinion.
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Present for the guy who has everything or buys everything he wants? THIS IS THE ANSWER. Got this as a birthday present for the hubs and he was super surprised and excited! I was stumped as to what I should get for his first birthday since we got married and wanted it to be something memorable since I've gotten him everything: wallet, backpack, belt, ties, earphones, socks, DIY crafts, bungee jumping sessions etc.... If your guy is the type to buy what he needs/wants this is sure to surprise him if he loves a kick in his food, DIY projects, and most importantly, spending time with you! This is going to be our date activity this weekend and we are prepared to (not literally) dive into this with gloves and googles! Absolutely cannot wait <3
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As a first time candle maker it worked great. Not that every candle was perfect. I bought this in the 5lb version. As a first time candle maker it worked great. Not that every candle was perfect. I had 2 out of 15 that did not have the most perfect finish. But that was directly related to make inexperience, not the quality of the wax. After a few test candles my best candles came when ---- I heat it up to 185, add a dye chip (from Peak candle supply) at 175, add oil (from Peak or CandleWic) at 150, and pour at 135. I heat the jars in my oven at 175 (oven can not go lower, but they cool a bit as you remove them and are getting read to pour). You must do a few test candles. But thus far I have been happy with the results. Getting ready to buy this in the 10 lb verison.
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The best hooks out there. I love these hooks! I started with the Boye aluminum hooks which were ok and then I tried the bamboo ones which got such rave reviews, but I wasn't too thrilled with them. Then I bought these and they are by far my favorite. I don't have a problem with them being too short like other reviews have stated. These are perfect for amigurumi and any other crocheting where you're crocheting tightly and the other hooks hurt your hands. After using these I hate to go back to my Boye ones. In fact my friend's daughter took off with my G hook and lost it and I've tried using my Boye hook once since then and I'm already ordering a replacement. The only thing I don't like is when I work with acrylic yarn and it gets wet it makes the worst sound on these hooks, but other than that they are perfect for me.
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A very good smooth well built machine designed for polymer clay not pasta. I got this machine to save me some work but I never knew how much I was missing. This machine is incredible. It has 9 settings for different thicknesses of sheets of clay. I have some cernit clay and it was very dried out. Did not think I would ever make it useable. This machine fixed my old dried out clay. I put it throught the rollers about 8 times and it works like a charm. I was glad because cernit is not cheap clay. the first two times I rolled it through it crumbled up into about a million pieces. I did not dismay. I picked all the crumbs up and wadded them back into a piece that I could roll through again. After a few more times my clay was as good as new. The machine is well built and nothing sticks to it. It is heavy and stays on the table with the mounting screw. The handle is easy to turn. I am not sure why people invest in the motors for these because the crank is very smooth, easy and quick. This is a very well built machine for polymer clay that I would highly recommend.
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Great product. I haven't finished the cranes yet but I have to say that I absolutely love this kit. I actually ended up using this kit for my college statistics project and earned an A+ (My project focused on amount of time it takes to fold a crane).
The origami paper us only 3x3" which is small for origami paper but it allows you to fold quicker and takes up less space. The kit and the directions are in Japanese but the images are given making the directions easy to follow. If you can't follow the directions you can easily Youtube directions for crane folding. Please note that there is only one extra sheet for each color so if you aren't confident in your origami abilities than I recommend you practice on some plain printer paper before using the paper provided (It's actually really easy once you get the hang of it).
I'm really enjoying working on this project and expect it to take me several months to finish. I strongly recommend this kit if you are looking to make 1000 cranes.
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I'm not the biggest idiot I know but I seem to be having a way worse experience with this product than everyone else that has . Wait a minute....looking back I really thought I was going crazy. So it says 2-pack right? It shows 2 bomb molds. When I received the package I had 2 halves of one mold. I chalked it up to an error on my part in what I expected. I've ordered "12 pc sets" of plastic molds that end up being the molds for 6 bombs before. So I let it go. Actually using these molds have been a nightmare and a hassle to say the least. I've been adjusting my bath bomb formula to add powdered clay, even taken to coating the insides of the mold with coconut oil so they are more willing to let go of the bath bomb when I try to remove it. I've had my strong football player housemate even pack this mold and hold it together for a minute. Removal of the product from the mold results in crumbling, breaking, or the product not even coming out of the mold. I even left the product in half the mold and put it in the oven on low for a few minutes to help dry it out in hopes that it will fall right out of the mold. I'm not the biggest idiot I know but I seem to be having a way worse experience with this product than everyone else that has left a review. If it weren't for the fact that the plastic molds break, I'd stick with them, as those broken molds have yeilded me more perfect spherical bath bombs than this mold (which has not yeilded me one.) The sellers at least refunded the money I spent and let me keep the single mold that I received. Even sent a complimentary bath bomb recipe book with the purchase. Making their recipe still hasn't seemed to do the trick on bath bomb removal. Considering throwing my hands up in the air and instead making packets of bath bomb "fairy dust," because what the hell.
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Buy tHiS cardstock - you will LoVe it. I LoVe this cardstock pack!
It is actually perfectly cute for making small cards. I absolutely adore the fact that this is 4"X6" cardstock because how often do you use a full 12"X12" or 8.5"X11" sheet at once? If you're like me, you use what you need (with either punches, dies or Cricut) and then cut off the used portion to make the paper smooth across again for the next use. I always use my 1" round punch or my flower or bow punch when the sheets get down to 3" left so nothing is wasted. Anyway, with THIS cardstock, that's not necessary!
This is a good quality, huge rainbow of color selection cardstock necessary for card makers, paper crafters and mixed media crafters everywhere.
My review is not, in any way, shape or form, sponsored or solicited by the company who makes this cardstock, nor by Amazon. I bought this cardstock pack with my own money, for personal use.
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Good little CNC for the price. The GrblControl software for Mac OS doesn't work - it opens a terminal and gives an error that it cannot execute binary file. Second, while adjusting the machine after getting it running under Windows 10, removing the slide rods from the linear bearings caused some of the actual balls in the bearing to fall out. All in all, after several days of messing with it, I have a machine that only works in Windows and have to get a replacement bearing. It is what it is, a cheap way to mess with CNC, but definitely not Mac compatible - the Mac won't even recognized it when plugged in running Mac OS Sierra. (Updated to 4 stars after figuring out Mac OS Sierra support and running several test carves and it working as expected. See comment below on how I accomplished this).
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EPIC FAIL. This glaze gets a minus 10 stars!!!
I am getting into several craft projects. I wanted to dabble in making some cute bottle cap magnets and maybe see what I could do in the way of bottle cap projects for 10 year olds. So I bought several different glazes. I haven't tried them all yet. But I have tried this one and it is a total fail!!! I am comparing it to <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Ranger-Inkssentials-Glossy-Accents-Precision-Tip-2-Ounce/dp/B000S14MNC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents Precision Tip, 2-Ounce</a> as of right now. My bottle cap pictures should tell the story! (The pictures I am referring to are the ones that have the little rhinestone flowers in the bottle caps). If you go to <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Ranger-Inkssentials-Glossy-Accents-Precision-Tip-2-Ounce/dp/B000S14MNC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents Precision Tip, 2-Ounce</a> you can see several of my bottle caps so you can see how much more clear the Glossy Accents brand is.
I put an embellishment (rhinestone flower, sticker, bee, etc.) in each bottle cap and then filled it with glaze. For the rhinestone flower in the bronze bottle cap, I used the same bottle caps, same color, same day (therefore the temperature in the house was the same) and you be the judge. Diamond Glaze dried cloudy and almost dirty looking. And when I looked at it the next day, there was a big hole where a bubble had emerged and burst. So there is a crater in my bottle cap art!
The Glossy Accents brand, on the other hand, is clear with ZERO bubbles. The precision tip really helps in that respect!
So I positively DO NOT recommend Diamond Glaze! Unless you just wanna use it like glue and it will not be seen. Or unless you want a purplish white hazy dirty cloudy look over the top of your art. BLUCK!!!
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Love the WonderBat system. Love the WonderBat system! It really does make the process of moving from one piece to the next without damaging your pieces much easier. However, I do agree with most people that one of the issues is that the inserts swell after one use and don't fit into the system. This can be problematic if you don't have a sander at home, though you could get sand paper and do the trick if that's not too annoying.
After the first use of each of my bats, I let them dry and then took the mouse sander to them and ran across each side about 20 times and then they fit perfectly. No additional swelling to deal with so far and I have been using them for a while.
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Great product. You have to watch for paper fragments that interfere with paper placement. The hole punch was interesting. It certainly has a larger capacity as promised. However and for whatever reason, pieces of paper build up by the right hand punch and block the paper. (I had normally left hole punching to secretaries prior to this, and this maybe something generic) Once I understood that and was forewarned to clear that area, things worked very well. I am not sure that this is a defect or something that was to be expected. In the interim and when I was not completely on the "qui vive," I had to repunch after I had cleared the punched out paper remnant.
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Works, but arrived opened and leaking. When the product arrived. It's cap was off and liquid had leaked throughout unopened packaging. This is why 1 star. I'm not sure how much product is actually left, so I don't feel I am getting my money's worth.
The plus side: it does work on glass.
I have an oil lamp which is made of glass. The handle had broken off after something fell against it.
I applied 5SF to both the handle and the base, then applied pressure and the UV light. I gave it a good 30 seconds to be sure, and it did work.
It's been 28 hours since repair. I've picked up the lamp by its handle at least 10 times. It's not showing any sign of weakness.
Plus you can barely tell it's been repaired.
If I'm able to get a replacement I would probably say this would be a 5/5. Otherwise not sure if would buy again.
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Complete garbage!! Followed all instructions. If I could give this a 0 star I would. Read the instructions 3 times to make sure I didn't forget any steps. Followed the instructions religiously. I kept slowing stirring the 2 solutions together until there were no swirls, which took about 30min. Although the mixed solution was crystal clear, it had a very disgusting yellow tint to it. And within 5 min of finishing stirring it, it had already started to harden!! The photos that I attached were taken 5 min after I finished mixing it. It's absolutely ridiculous! It does have a very nice glossy surface, but it's like pee yellow! It's complete garbage. A waste of money. I wish I could get my money back. At least it hardened before I had the chance to use it on my expensive craft.
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Great Quality, Very Versatile. I have never tried a Martha Stewart cutter before. They seemed pricey to me and I am very frugal. But after trying this, I can feel the quality of it and I'm really impressed. It cuts really smooth and quite easily. In some of the cheap paper punches I have, often when I press down, the thing likes to stick together and takes some wiggling to get it loose. Also once in a while a tiny spot of paper hasn't been totally cut through. That doesn't happen all the time, but when it does, it's kind of annoying.
With this puncher it felt easier and gave a nice clean cut. And I love how it comes with instructions to make borders, windows, or frames. This gives a lot of versatility to the paper puncher. I wish I had it before the holidays to make some paper ornaments and homemade cards, but it will give me something to do the rest of the long, cold winter. My daughter is having fun playing around with it too, and I can't wait to see what uses she finds for it.
It seems like they really thought of everything to help you make the most of this tool and to get amazing results in your crafts. They took a lot of the guess work out of it. I love that.
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GREAT TAPE GUN..!!! 10. I don't know how I've lived without this tape runner gun. I've bought so many different kinds and couldn't find one that wouldn't end up in a total mess with the tape getting all jammed up and I lost more tape then I used on my craft projects BUT, I'm so happy I gave this one a shot cause hands down it's my favorite and I've tried at least 5 different tape guns and many of the throw away double sided tape runners but this has been the best so far I'm still on the 1st tape that came with the gun I bought a refill cause I thought I'd run out quick but it has a lot of adhesive on the roll my refill has 150 feet/45 meters, I make a lot of cards and I've had the same roll for 5 months I love this product
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Good and cheap Japanese rice paper. This rice paper is perfect to practice Sumi ink. To start with, I like its texture, and it is a good quality too.
Furthermore, on this support, the ink does not spread too much so it ruins your work when you paint contrarily to the sheets I had bought somewhere else a few month ago (it was not on Amazon). I will probably buy more in the future. Rice paper is a great and pleasant support to paint on,I recommend it as a different experiment. I like,for instance, to paint illustrations on it, and then to use it to wrap my friends's gifts, it is really nice and different.
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/100sheets-Japanese-Chinese-Caligraphy-Rice-Paper-1932/dp/B003ZCM09Y/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">100sheets Japanese Chinese Caligraphy Rice Paper #1932</a>.
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Super Cool. This stamp set is very cool. Even if you never use the circular pattern templates, you will love the selection of 18 stamps included with the kit. Perfect for that decorative touch to stationery, wrapping paper, and more.
Easy to use, and with the grippy bottoms on the templates and stamp holder, it's simple to get even spacing when you are using the pattern templates.
What I didn't like about this kit is the packaging. While well-designed aesthetically, it was poorly designed from a functionality standpoint. It's hard to open without destroying it, and not meant to store the kit when not in use. I ended up tossing it, even though I tried to save it by using an X-acto to get the stamps.
Overall, a really fun set. It works well with both ink- and pigment-based stamp pads (not included).
Happy stamping!
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I DID expect variability but not to the extreme that the greatest dimension is only 11 inches. Dimensions inaccurate search "dimensions" in reviews (have contacted seller via email)
Description states width will be between 9 and 11 inches for the "oval" size "large". That is correct, except BOTH our dimensions are between 9 and 11, our "circle" is 10 x 11 inches and the only reason this is not 10 x 10 is because of a knot they cut through that gives one edge a bulge, and makes one side unusable for wood burning (no mistakes!). The Product Information states the dimensions to be 11 x 18. I DID expect variability but to the extreme that the greatest dimension to be only 11 inches. It is too small and too round for the project intended. My son and I spent significant time reading both description and information before committing to this product.
I contacted Walnut Hollow and they said I have to take this up with Amazon. We can't return it; he had to use it to complete the project on time, so not sure what I can do.
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Nice alphabet. Look it is a poor craftsman that blames his tools. These are nice easy to read letters. Practice on a scrap piece of leather first. You need to gauge how hard you need to swing the hammer. Prepare your surface. I have an oak table, Overlaid with 6 " x 18" piece of sheet steel, 14 gauge. Picked up at the hardware or Lowes, Home Depot etc. Than just a crap of hard wood. Lay the leather crap on this bed and pound away. when you hit just the right depth and impression that you want on your leather, you will know how hard you need to swing to give the desired result. These are not the fanciest, but quality at a low price. I like them, and did every thing I wanted them for.
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How to use the matte finish. I am a paper crafter (not scrapbooker) who uses Mod Podge by the gallon. This stuff can be used for adhesion, sealing, decoupage, and applying dimensional textures to a certain extent. After using Mod Podge for many years, the matte finish in the yellow bottle has become my favorite, although all Mod Podge products are great and come recommended by me. The trick is to know which finish of Mod Podge to use for your needs.
As a paper crafter, I prefer the matte finish because it has the most durable and well textured finish for decoupage and sealing my paper projects. I prefer to use a sponge brush to apply this to my crafts. The glossy and satin formulas can leave sealed projects just ever so slightly tacky to the touch once completely dry. If I use the glossy or satin finish to coat, say, a decoupaged notebook - after letting the finish dry completely I could still stack finished notebooks to store them and they might stick together. So I wouldn't use those formulas for projects that need more durability and protection. (For another example, I'll chose matte when I decoupage a surface of furniture, as it might get a lot of wear and items set upon it each day. But for an art project that will merely hang on the wall I'm more likely to chose the glossy or satin.) The matte finish has preformed the best for my decoupage projects. That said, you can always use a clear acrylic spray finish on top of your mod podge to get rid of any remaining "tackiness" no matter which formula you might use.
The matte finish, obviously, has a dull non-shiny appearance once dry. If you would like a shiny finish, choose the gloss Mod Podge finish in the classic red bottle. Then there is the satin finish in the orange (or purple for hard coat) bottle, which has a slight haze in it's finish and will thus show brush strokes and scratches less often than matte & gloss.
Of course there are also several other Mod Podge products now on the market, as the crafting industry is booming these days and they are broadening their spectrum of products, which is wonderful for us crafters! I recommend any of their formulas, honestly, just research which one best suits your project before purchasing.
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1.75 x 5 is Pine and not 5 inches. When you search for basswood, up pops Walnut Hollow offering in what appears to be basswood inmultiple sizes and you think cool, I can get different sizes for my projects. Unfortunately, it is a bait and switch because 1.75 x 1.75 x 5 , 3 pieces is not basswood it is pine. Yes, it clearly states pine whittlers kit but under a basswood search. Further, read the description very closely because it is not 1.75 x 1.75 x 5 but rather 1.75 x 1.75 x 4.3 and 5.2 and 6. Yup, it is all there and yup, I should have read it. Shame on Walnut Hollow for grouping this in with basswood and "misleading" a bunch of carvers selling them pine. Shame on them for labelling the wood length as one thing in the description and something else in order. I bought this twice consider me a fool. That said it was relatively clear pine but harderived to whittle than basswood.
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Great whittling knife. I was doing a lot of research on whittling knives and decided on this one. I made a great choice, I'll try others later on but as for now, this tri-jack will serve it's purpose. I am a total beginner to whittling so I wanted a knife dedicated only for whittling. I am no stranger to blades though.
The tri-jack came razor sharp out of the box. All 3 blades. I am slicing basswood like apple slices. I have a lot of control while using this blade on the basswood while carving. The locking blades gives me a peace of mind while i am gripping the handle.
I bought the strop with this blade because i read that you are not supposed to sharpen these with stones. Just maintaining the edge with a strop is enough for a razors edge will do.
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WORST scissors I have ever used - Children's rounded scissors would cut better than these. Clearly, the worst scissors I have ever purchased. I do not understand the fascination with Tim Holtz products. These scissors are HORRIBLE!. Terrible for detail cutting, leaving rough edges and little 'bits' attached to my cutouts. Cutting through a single layer of cheap, clear packing tape left LOADS of residue on the blades, which I could not entirely remove (used GooGone). The "Kushgrip" is anything but cushy - they hurt my hands after cutting images on just one layer of the lightest card stock. A pair of children's rounded scissors would cut better than these! Don't waste your time or money - these are total garbage!
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Just bought this today. Updated. Only because I can't find Cricut trimmer blades in stores anymore. Sure, I could order online, but I didn't want to wait. Besides, I had a 40% off coupons for two different craft stores.
It was either this or the Fiskars- a similar style trimmer. There was only 1 Fiskars in the store, and it looked like someone bought it then returned it, so I opted for the Cut Up instead. Also, I noticed the replacement blades for the Fiskars were a lot more expensive. $10 for 2. One Cut Up replacement blade is $3.99.
On the back of the package, the instructions are very, very brief. They don't really explain to you how to change the cartridges, though they do have an illustration. As it turns out, it is very simple.
As others have said, it takes a few tries to get the hang of it. You do need to press rather firmly and keep it that way until you get your cut. Those with carpal tunnel syndrome or arthritis may find this to be a problem.
I came online to check what other blades they had available and happened upon the reviews for this product. One reviewer said there is no marking for 6.5". I checked and she is right. I got out a tape measure and discovered the 7" mark is off by 1/16", the rest are okay. For $49.95, which is what the store charged without the coupon, I expect more accuracy than that. I measured my old Cricut trimmer and all the numbers are on the mark.
I like the solid construction; my old Cricut trimmer feels pretty flimsy by comparison. If I keep this, I think I may just mark in 6.5" and remark the 7" point.
3.5 stars for now.
Updated 1/29/2014- I have decided to return this. The white on green ruler and grid are difficult to read. You know how most rulers have longer line marks for every inch, slightly shorter for every 1/2 inch, smaller for 1/4, so on? Well, They only have marks for every 1/4" and barely smaller marks for every 1/16", and they're not really that easy to tell apart, making you put more effort into check where you want your paper lined up on.
Another problem is sometimes I can get a clean cut in one sweep, but lots of times I have to keep trying again and again until it's cleanly cut off. You really have to press hard. It's just too much effort to put into trimming paper.
Downgraded to 2 stars.
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Beautiful Detail, Easy Release. Wow, I was amazed at the detail of this soap mold. Had some concerns about how it would come out of the silicone mold, but it popped right out in excellent shape - very impressive! I had expected the molds (I ordered three of them) to not arrive right away, but it was less than a week and they were in the mailbox. I contacted the Seller with a question on how to release the bird mold and they responded several hours later. Very impressed all the way around. The bird mold I have not yet poured, but have poured the other two with excellent results and have no reason to believe that there will be any problems with the bird. Detail on the designs is amazing and the soaps are so pretty you almost do not want to use them! Nothing prettier than a fresh 3D rose in the soap dish! Very happy with the entire transaction and the quality, and will certainly purchase again.
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Too tight but I figured out the problem - It's the gold paint not the screw or blade alignment. I must've gotten one from the same batch as the couple other reviewers who gave it 2 stars. The tip is nice & sharp & like that it comes with a protective sheath but I found myself still reaching for the old one, the one w/ a broken tip that I had bought this one to replace because yes, it's TOO TIGHT. I tried loosening the screw but stopped because it was stripping the screw. GOOD because upon closer examination, noticed that wasn't the problem. The GOLD PAINT on the handle was overrun & extended into the joint where the blades close, like it was dipped too far down. I took a makers file & filed down where the gold paint was coating the surface in the joint. See photo, file points to where I'm talking about. Now the scissors woks fine like it's supposed to. Problem solved (so I gave it 3 instead of 2 stars) but SLOPPY QUALITY CONTROL, esp for something made in Italy rather than China. Gingher should do much better for a small pr of scissors w/ a List Price of $20.90.
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Easy to use. I got this primarily to punch holes in projects with because it could be used anywhere on a piece of paper.
It's probably one of the most used tools in my paper craft collection now. Inside the spring are two rods, one on each end. When you set the hole or the eyelet holding one end in place on the project you're working on, you pull up the other end and just let it drop. That causes the rods to hit each other and either punches the hole or sets the eyelet.
I do expect quality from Fiskars, but the simple design of this tool and how well it works impresses me. I've used the punch on 3mm laminate, on rubber (bicycle tire inner tubes) and of course on paper and card stock. It punches a nice clean hole almost every time. On laminate sometimes I need to trim part of the hole.
I never much used the eyelet end, but working with the recycled tire inner tubes sometimes I want to set an eyelet. I decided to try this out. It works so much nicer than the hammer/eyelet setter I was using. I can set the eyelet in place, hold the eyelet setter on it, and use my other hand to pull up the top of this. It's easy enough to get the setting perfectly centered without feeling like I need a 3rd hand for a hammer. Even with the heavier eyelets I use for the rubber (I use the sort used in leather crafting) it splits the eyelet neatly and sets it in place.
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if you wind smaller quantities or stick with dense and finer yarns, this winder will work fine. This winder had a short tenure in my house, so I cannot comment on longevity. The plastic body is lightweight, but the mechanism and gears are metal and turn smoothly. I knocked one star for the flimsy cone, which would take very little stress to crack or break. The other, and the reason for my return, is that this winder cannot hold a 100 gram (3.5 oz) skein of worsted merino. The base is too small and the yarn starts to wind around it. This began at the 60-75% point for every skein I tried. I imagine if I went incredibly slow and fixed every strand that caught under the lip every time, I could make it past the 75 gram point. At that point, though, hand winding is faster. The single skein of fingering I wound also had issues (dropping off the ball and winding beneath), but the tension was messed up, so I can't say it was just the winder. Overall, though it didn't work for me, if you wind smaller quantities or stick with dense and finer yarns, this winder will work fine.
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WTF IS THIS AMAZING STUFF OMG. Let me tell you. This stuff is amazing. I was researching everything and I stumbled upon this. Just kidding. I was on the Museum of Modern Art's (MoMA) Design website. Lol. At the time, my laptop charger, phone charger, boyfriend's phone charger, and my 3DS cord had cords that were visible and that's seriously a hazard. I was kind of skeptical at first because I was like, "Nah. This can't be," but I BOUGHT IT ANYWAY BECAUSE I had hope. It came pretty fast and I immediately opened one. I tested it on my laptop charger because it was the worst out of all the other ones. After I worked it and waited several hours (and eventually forgot about it because I went to sleep), I woke up the next morning and touched it. I bent it, I put my fingernail in it, and I swung it around. I'm not joking, guys. This stuff stayed on and it acted like it was part of the cord all along. "There must be some sort of trick," I told myself, but lol. It is what it says and if you follow the directions, it will help you out with all those silly, broken-like cords in a jiffy. 5/5. Please put it in the fridge for longer use! :D
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Great for Bath Bombs....Ok for soap. This was my first time using a powdered colorant for my products as a fellow soap maker had mentioned them and I thought I would give it a try. Here is what I found. 1. The containers are very small, however I did not need to use a large amount so it was ok.
I used these in 2 products. A bath bomb and some bars of soap. Had VERY different results. In the bath bombs, I added the color to my wet ingredients first..blended with water then added the oils and essential oils. They dissolved perfectly and colored the bath bombs nicely, I tried one in my own tub and there was no residue left over that needed to be cleaned out later (I always rinse my tub though because the oil can make it slick). The soap was less successful, it does not disolve completely and instead the smooth look I wanted my soap came out looking kind of grainy. How I used it for kids soap so will try to sell them anyway but was a bit disappointed. I may try again mixing smaller quantities together as I put together the batch.
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I really liked the pipe cleaners that came with my pax but . I really liked the pipe cleaners that came with my pax but they can be expensive. I quickly ran out of them so I searched around and found these for the best price. I ordered them 6 months ago. I was pretty excited when I received them because of the amount. Although, as I finally used them I realized they're not that great. They bend a little too easily and this can be frustrating when I'm trying to poke out the screen from my piece. Sometimes I save it by flipping it around and using the other side, but other times there's just no use so I end up throwing it away and getting a new one. I don't know if it's just me, but I try to be as gentle as possible so it won't bend, and it usually does anyway. I still have a bunch (pic is current, what's left since purchase in January 2017), so that's cool I guess. But I will most likely try something else to make up for these. Might be better for people who aren't using them to clean their pax haha
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At least the colors aren't too bad. However. It took forever for the item to get to me. I ordered it in on the 26th of September. It arrived on the 25 of October. But that wasn't the main issue. The colors are random sure, but I received two of the same color. At least the colors aren't too bad. However, the colors are definitely nothing like what's shown in the photos. They aren't pastel in the slightest but rather strong, dyed colors you would see in perhaps a knit rainbow or something. So now I have two marigold yellows and one solid green. The green and one yellow came in fairly dented plastic packaging. The item itself wasn't damaged. I haven't used the item yet, but it's Korean not Chinese so I expect fairly decent quality.
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A must have for paper crafters. I bought this product to use for card making. When I die cut phrases or sayings it helps me avoid the mess of liquid glue and I cut out several and save them for later. I cut the size I need and begin working. One side is attached to the paper color of my choice and then I run it through my die cutting machine. When I ready to attach the image I pull off the backing and I have an instant sticker. This product is awsome for very intricate and delicate dies, no more fussing with liquid glue and worrying the die will come off. Oh and no mess like you get with using a xyron machine with the left over glue to remove.
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Fun Molds. These are so fun! So far i only tried Bunny egg mold. The molds are very soft and you really have to experiment with them to get a perfect breakfast on your plate. Make sure you wash them first. You heat up skillet and spray it with cooking spray, then you have to spray the mold itself so eggs won't get stuck to it (and it's gonna get washing way easier). Middle part of the mold is raised up so whites can evenly spread throughout the mold. Then you just break eggs and make sure yolks are the eyes! My bunny came out little creepy, but i will try and try again. I love these so much. Owl and skull are next. Washing the mold is really easy, just squeeze little bit of dishwasher liquid on it and rub it together in your hands. Rinse. I store it in the tupperware container. Overall i love it and would def recommend it. Your kids will love it too.
I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion.
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It's a Good Thing. (But Not A Great Thing. When I opened this package, I was shocked. Stunned even. This wasn't a paper punch or two with nice eyelet flowers for the once a year craft I do with such things. No, this is a Paper Punch Design System with Detailed Instructions. It has all sorts of little bits and pieces to align the paper correctly while you choose to punch the inside or outer surface of the paper frame that you're working with. (Huh? I don't think I've ever thought of punching little flowers onto anything.)
This set includes the cartridge for the eyelet flowers, although you can buy other cartridges should you ever want to punch other shapes around your pictures, place mats, napkins, etc. The flyer, which comes in several different languages, shows many other uses for this thing. Again, I was astounded. I really thought I was getting two stamps: one for the corners, one for the straight lines, not a magnetic cartridge that allows me to chose where and how to punch holes in the construction paper I was using. It also includes a base plate which can be used over and over with all sorts of different cartridges.
This is probably a wonderful thing for crafters who are way, way more advanced than I am. I just can't imagine trying to work with little kids (which is when I use paper punches) while carefully aligning the edge of the paper with the correct pattern module and with the little triangles on the base (you can see them in the picture) so that my piece of construction paper will be as lovely as most of the Martha Stewart crafts. I'm just not that perfect.
I gave this four stars instead of five, simply because I think it's silly to need a booklet full of instructions to use a paper punch. Still, it's a Good Thing.
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Beautiful intricate design. Beautiful intricate design. Makes delicate travel/ decorative soaps for gift giving. The picture speaks for itself. The soaps are really small but they work for how I want to give it out as gifts. I wrap each soap up in plastic wrap to keep the fragrance intact, and then put a couple of them in favor boxes or other small dainty containers. They can be used as guest soaps or as decorative touch in any powder room. I do wish they made bigger versions of these as bar soaps by adding a frame to it. Then I could give both bar soaps and mini soaps as gifts. Love longzang silicon molds. Can't get enough of them. WIsh I had them all! I keep adding a little at a time to my collection. Just hoping they make bigger sizes of these smaller cameo style molds.
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Excellent lye for soap making. Never imagined myself saying,"I love this lye!"great stuff! I had been using bramble berry's sodium hydroxide(various shapes and sizes of chunky bulky flakes mixed with a fair amount of unpleasant lye dust)which also is good,but this lye just works wonderfully.all the teeny tiny beads are equal size,slightly larger than sand,no dust and more pure than others(food grade)It dissolves quickly and easily and even with a steep water discount the lye sollution cools to a clear clean looking liquid. I would only go back to flake if I could not get this.abd honestly,I would pay double to get it! Just made a very nice cocoa butter beeswax extra virgin castor coconut palm oil soap. I cpop'd it and it's to die for!
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really happy because I have them finally after a long time . So, I just got my chisels today... really happy because I have them finally after a long time of wanting to start my wood carving back up and get better at it. but, disappointed at the edges and one of the handles was split.... having done wood carving for some time now, I just went ahead and taped up the split handle. the edges are not very sharp and have a very shallow grade.... which is also fine. But, what that means is I have to spend the time to sharpen and shape them.... as if these did not come from a company that knows much about wood carving... So far as I can tell there are four of the chisels that had air pockets in the metal because there were pits in them deep enough to really cause a problem when cutting through wood... again. I will have to really grind them down to get them where I need them to be to even use them... Outside of those things. I think this is a set I can work with.... any good craftsman knows you will have to put some time into your tools as well as what you are working on... I just didn't expect to have to put so much work in right off the bat before I could even use them... maybe hence the pricing for this item... hope you find this review helpful and insightful. have a very good day!!!
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Came for a Trial, Will Stay for the Case. Just so we are all clear, I did NOT get reimbursed for my opinion of this product. I payed for it and am just reviewing it because I want to.
So first up, the hooks. The hooks are ok. They are not the quality of Clover's, but they aren't awful. If you want to try out ergonomic handles at a cheaper price, I suppose you could, but again, they do not match quality of Clover. They crochet ok, but they are not nearly as smooth, and the handles are unfinished. Also, they include the mm size of the hooks, but not the US letter size. This makes things difficult for people who are not used to only MM size.
Second, the extra tools, I received all the tools, and was quite happy with them. They are a little on the cheap side, but again, as a starter set, not bad. I was especially happy with the snips and gauge.
Now we come to the most impressive part of this whole thing. The case. HOLY COW! This case, it blows everything out of the water. It is stellar. It is on par to Clover's case. It is bigger than the lime green and pink one. It holds EVERYTHING that comes in this kit. I am beyond impressed with the case and would gladly pay what I did for the set for just this case. It is difficult to find a Clover case by itself, either without the hooks, or at a reasonable price. This is what makes me push this product. This is why you should buy this set. Frankly, I think the company could just sell the cases and turn profit. It is that nice.
The kit as a whole was ok, but the case set it apart from the other sets out there.
*I will add pics of all of this later.
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Almost perfect. Better than other clones. .
I assumed all the identical-looking clones of this gun were the same. This model is 2 ways better than the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Yutaoz-Glue-Gun/dp/B01AD0TBHE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Yutaoz Glue Gun</a> (and some others).
1. An indicator light inside the temp-setting knob tells you when the glue is at its target temperature (light goes off).
2. Warmup takes just under 2 minutes vs 5-1/2 minutes for Yutaoz (see Note 1).
3. The wire 'stand' is a bit narrower than the Yutaoz. Too tippy.
Here are all the things I like and dislike about both models:
Thoughtful design and quality materials. For example, the cord is not wimpy, nor too stiff, with strain relief at both ends and solid prongs. The guns plastics feel like quality. The replaceable tip looks like quality and alternate sizes are readily available. Very easy to disassemble the gun, in case you ever want to do that.
My first project was to glue some coroplast (see Note 2)usually difficult to bond. The included glue sticks made a *very* solid bond.
PROs:
- Good design and materials
- Adjustable temperature up to 220C
- Nice price
OKs:
- Works fine. No problems so far.
CONs:
- Not much English user info enclosed (mostly Chinese). (Zero info with Yutaoz).
- No warranty stated in amazon listing or enclosed with product
- - - Disclosure - - -
The manufacturer gave me this item for review. I believe my review is impartial.
- - - Notes - - -
Note 1: Warmup comparison of Blupow and Yutaoz brands: I set the target temperature to 185C and watched a watt-meter as they warmed up. The Blupow starts at 95-115 watts, and jumped to zero watts after about 1 minute 50 seconds (glue was ready). The Yutaoz starts at under 15 watts and works gradually up 61 watts over the first 5 minutes. After 5-1/2 minutes, the wattage jumped down to about 15 watts (glue was ready).
Note 2: Coroplast is like corrugated cardboard, but its made of polypropylene, a tough solvent-resistant plastic.
~~~ Comments & questions welcome ~~~
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USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Choosing the right glue for any given job can be confusing as there are so very many to select from these days. Life was so much simpler in the "olden days" when you had basically three choices; the tasty white stuff that smelled wonderful in a small jar which a kid in my first grade class consumed almost constantly, There was the sort of yellowish stuff in a bottle that resembled something you would find in your hanky after you blew your nose and of course, as in my case when I was very young, four and water glue your mom made up for you to use.
No, times are different now and you can sort of go into consumer overload figuring out what to use and what not. I have tried quite a number of the current `glue sticks' over the past several years and have watched numerous children use quite a variety of them.
The glue stick being reviewed here, made by Avery, is somewhat different and slightly unique in that it goes on in color and when it dries, it becomes clear. I find this quite appealing and in my case, extremely useful.
I am a senior citizen....actually; I am well into my dotage, enjoying a second childhood, thank you very much! I will be the first in line to tell you that my eyesight is not what it used to be. Quite often when applying glue to a surface, especially a large surface, I miss spots. With much of the work I do concerning by hobbies, this is not a good thing. With this colored glue the chances of my missing a spot is lessoned quite a bit.
I have found the adhesive properties of this glue to be just as good as any other brand I have tried. It is good to use on fabric (a big point for me), cardboard, paper, photographs (acid free and archival safe. another important point as far as I am concerned) and even thought it is not listed, it works quite well on dried plant leaves. Another big, big quality for me is that this glue possesses is that it is washable! I am not the neatest person in the world and can normally get any glue all over clothing.
This stuff is of course nontoxic so it can be safely used by children, or if eaten by one of your dogs, which has happened to me on numerous occasions, you can feel safe.
Now I notice that some have had a problem with the glue clumping up when applied. This product does have a more jell like quality than some I have used, but I personally have not had this problem. Of course I am quite careful and use a rather light hand when I apply the stuff. As for being messy when children use it; there are quite a number of kids out there that can mess up anything...I know, I was and am one of them. When I was a wee one you could have locked me in a cement bunker, given me nothing but a ping-pong ball, and I could have trashed the place in ten minutes. I have not changed much over the years; ask my wife. I note that some/many kids are still like that. Perhaps it is a natural thing and should be looked upon as a sign of a creative kid rather than a kid who is a sloppy little wretch. I have been called both. I suppose it depends on who has had to clean up my messes; myself or others.
Anyway, this is good stuff. I use it quite often and keep a supply handy in my home office. For me it works. The price here seems in-line with what I pay locally, but of course there is the shipping to consider. I suppose when all is said and done that this is a good tool to use on specific jobs.
Don Blankenship
The Ozarks
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Easy and fun to use. This product is great for small crafts or rolling out large sheets to create a smooth surface over props. Whenever things are touted as "easy to use" and safe for children, I doubt that the product is really THAT easy to use, but I'm happy to say, this is definitely as advertised. InstaMorph was fun and easy to work with.
I heated the pellets in a pot of boiling water and pulled it out with tongs. The plastic was warm but not hot enough to burn. When heated, it has the consistency of Silly Putty and it will easily stick to itself. That said, you should have an idea of what you want to do as I clocked about 1.5 to 2 minutes of sculpting time before it gets too rigid and needs to be back in the water. It was very easy to smooth surfaces out by just dipping it back in the water and rolling the piece on a smooth surface or smoothing it out again with your hands. The hot water acts somewhat like slip with clay.
One of the main things I liked was that you can keep reheating it so that mistakes and scraps are reusable! For my project, I rolled it into a sheet about 1/8" thick and it was easy to draw my design on and cut with regular scissors. This is a great material for making lightweight pieces whereas using Sculpey and similar products can get heavy even if you use a foil core.
I also found that it accepts paint (both spray paints and craft paints) well without priming the surface. You can also glue directly onto the surface with something as basic as Elmer's School Glue. I am very pleased with my purchase and plan on using this for many projects to come. Definitely recommended!
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Very disappointed, to may uncoordinated solids. I do not like it that they are not coordinated, there are way to many solid colors especially the lime-ish green, it doesn't even coordinate with the others that have greens in them, so no way to match them up to those, infact nearly all of the solid colors do not in any way coordinate with the printed ones, i do like to printed colors quite a bit, but i am unhappy that there is way to many lime green ones. in your display you do not show any solids at all, to me this is false advertising, if you want to have happy customers you need to display your papers correctly, infact i insist on you sending me out more printed designs, as you show in your display.
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The best Hot Glue Gun on the market. The best Hot Glue Gun on the market. I operate a tool crib for a large manufacturer. We have taken all other hot glue guns through the ringer and the Surebonder PRO2-60 far exceeds them all. Great for a small job, but AWESOME for any large size job. We've purchased 14 since Sept 2016 and not one of them has failed. I have just purchased 4 more.
If you only use a glue gun once or twice a year, this one may not be the best choice. As long as I'm in the position to make certain choices of tools, the Surebonder PRO2-60 will always be in our Technicians hands.
Also Please note;
Surebonder Customer Service through Amazon is 5 Stars as well. Perhaps one day there products will be Amazon Prime, but they still get it here quickly.
Troy
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Glitterific. This is exactly what I wanted. I was looking for some basic silver glitter for some sensory bottles for my little one. This works very well for the job. I am not generally a fan of glitter (*gasp*) so the closure of the jar was important to me for storage. This seals well and has prevented glitter from getting all over.
It is important to note that the pieces of glitter are quite large. If you are looking for tiny specs, this is not for you. If you don't mind larger pieces, then go for this one. They aren't obscenely large like sequins, but I would describe them more as flecks than specs... A big upside to the size is that it is easier to clean up, which is perfect for me because I hate finding glitter where I don't want it.
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One-use Tool. Well, unless you're planning on cutting off the crimp anvils and welding them to a cheap pair of pliers (as I wound up doing), you are going to be gravely disappointed in the flimsy construction of this tool. I tested the tool immediately upon arrival. In crimping the very first eyelet, the force required to crimp it was greater than the tool could withstand. The thin, soft steel of the pliers warped all out of shape as I bore down on the eyelet. It successfully crimped one. To crimp a second eyelet I would have had to spend time trying to return the tool to its original shape. I cannot recommend this product. I would give it zero stars, but Amazon insists I give it at least one. (Amazon, you owe me a star.)
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A solid hole puncher. I bought this as a replacement for a three-hole punch that failed after three years. My previous one was a generic-type item manufactured by a national office product company. It was flimsy and unreliable. The Swingline Precision Pro Desktop is very solid and well-constructed. The three holes line up beautifully and little effort is required to do the job. However, it's rare for me to use it at the stated page limit. The punch's size makes it suitable for a desk top. I do not subject it to heavy use so I cannot say how well it would work in a business setting. However, I find it ideal for home use and can strongly recommend it. Certainly, it is excellent value for its cost.
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Better than I expected. I used this to repair a metal light housing that fell off a ceiling fan. I had tried crazy glue and cement glue prior but neither worked. Because of the housings 45 degree angle I needed something that would bond within seconds.
I didn't expect this to work any better than what I had tried but I didn't want to replace the old light housing. I simply applied the bonding agent to the area, then I put the light on the bonding agent for about 20 seconds. You can see little wisps of smoke come off the bonding agent as it cures. It bonded immediately. I then repeated the process a few more times to be sure it would hold. The housing looks like new.
I haven't tried this on anything else but as far as my ceiling fan light goes, it worked wonders. Highly recommended.
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Great LITTLE Bells. These LITTLE bells are very cute and sturdy. They make no noise, but they are so sweet you can forgive them their silence. As another reviewer noted, they are very close in size to the bell highlighted in the circle of the listing photo. The color finish does rub off on your hands a bit while you are working with them, so caution and care is needed if you are working them on to a light colored structure. I attached them to small white wool doves and I needed to wash my hands a few times to keep the color of the bells on my fingers from discoloring my wool. Other than that they worked very well, shipped super fast and were reasonably priced.
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Much better than I was expecting. I am very pleased with the quality of these scissors. I can always tell if a pair of scissors are good quality when I hold them in my hands. The grip is very comfortable and they are very sharp. I have a poodle and I trim his coat myself. His hair is the perfect method in testing a pair of scissors. Most scissors will not even last a whole session of coat trimming! I have purchased scissors in the past from other retailers that dull out after one single use. These scissors stood up to my poodle test and they are cutting like they did the first time.
Good quality at a great price. I highly recommend these!
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Great for a fun craft project that will look great. I have wanted to make a wreath for my front door for quite some time now. I am sick of paying ridiculous prices for boring wreaths. So I got onto Pinterest and started looking for ideas. I don't have much artistic ability so I wanted something easy but would still look great. I came across a great patriotic wreath.
This foam ring is a bit bigger than what was suggested but I wanted a good size wreath to stand out. The rind was very sturdy but still nice and light. The wreath I found called for red, white and blue bandanas. I instrad decided to us plain fabric in those colors. I cut them into strips and proceeded to tie them onto the wreath alternating red and white strips. When I was three quaters of the way around the wreath I switched to blue strips. What I ened up with was a very cute Americsn Flag wreath on my front door.
The wreath ring itself was perfect. It was just the right size and tge foam material was very strong. I will definitely use it again.
I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my fair and honest review. I am not required to provide five stars and only do so when I feel it has been earned.
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Great heavier duty paper cutter. I purchased this last night at Hobby Lobby because I needed it right away for a project. Thought I'd review it since Amazon is my go to place for checking reviews. The majority of the cutter is made from plastic, but it doesn't feel flimsy. And let's be honest, a 20 pound one like you used at school isn't really going to work at home unless you have a dedicated craft table. The built in guide is excellent and makes it easy peesy to line up any paper. I have only used it to cut one piece of paper at a time, which it does precisely. Given the sharpness of the blade, I would imagine that cutting multiple pieces of paper would work fine as long as you didn't cram too many on it. I also like the addition of the shorter mobile guide. Overall, very pleased!
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Not really a tacky glue SAMPLER is it. Meh, it's an okay sampler and certainly a decent value if you need to have tiny bottles for toting around here and there, but as far as being able to sample Aleene's glues, meh. If you're going to name something the Tacky Pack, it would be cool if there were actual tacky glues in the sampler, aside from 3 bottles of the original tacky glue. Instead, you get the aforementioned original tacky glue and a bottle of Jewel It and a bottle of Okay to Wash It. Why not include quick drying tacky glue, the gel tacky glue, or something that wasn't already included in the fabric sampler pack? And redundant original tacky glue? What I received was good quality glue and I'm glad to have them. But calling it a tacky pack for sampling tacky glues abd only including 1 kind of actual tacky glue, well, i guess, that's a little tacky.
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Gorgeous Tail, Color Not Quite as Pictured. These are definitely a good quality fox tail. I used to have a coat that had a fox tail scarf and this is identical.
This is a REAL tail. It's not faux fur. You can tell it's a real tail, not only by the weight by by the separation of hairs and examination. It appears to be a dyed fur, because if you separate the guard hairs it appears so, but for the price you definitely cannot complain. Most furs are dyed anyway.
The clip is very strong. I bought it to wear as a hip clip and it is very nice for that.
My only complaint is that I ordered the Platinum, because it appeared very red. The one I recieved was more the Gun. Maybe it's just how they look on the screen.
The tail is very long. It's about 17" not including any part of the clip.
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Fixed my furnace. The morons who lived in my house previously "installed" a furnace, but neglected to put a silicone gasket in at the exhaust, causing a leak. When the exhaust cooled down, the water would leak down the front and into the furnace instead of into the drain pipe. There was a lot of rust. I used about 6 packets of this stuff where the silicone gasket should have been, and it worked very well. It stopped the weird smell, and there's no new water. I will have to replace the furnace because of the improper installation of the furnace, but this extended the life of it so I can afford a very energy efficient one, instead of just going for a cheaper one.
My boss has also used it in a bathroom to fill in a gap that water kept getting into, and to fix a door that no longer latched.
It has many purposes, I highly recommend!
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I can say without a doubt that sculpey has always been a favorite of mine. I've been sculpting for about ten years, and as a result have tried many different kinds and brands of modelling clay. I can say without a doubt that sculpey has always been a favorite of mine. It's superior as far as hardness and work-ability goes- and this one takes the cake. It's perfect for detailed projects and is relatively tough compared to the 'original' brand. (It also smells like bubble gum, which is fantastic.) You can also par-bake this wonderfully and without worry of discoloring or cracking.
Over all I'd say this is a perfect polymer clay. Anyone interested in bakeable clay should certainly come to this product first for a lot of time and money saved.
(For kids, I'd recommend bake and bend however as it's harder to break and can be dropped and bumped without damage. This is more for adult crafts and sculptures, as well as molds and jewelry as it can be easily painted and sanded vs the bake and bend brand.)
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Just okay, smells like a generic perfume oil. I love beach inspired scents. I own a small vile of Bobbi Brown's Beach, and I agree it's way over priced. I also buy a lot of beach inspired lotions and body sprays from Bath and Body Works. I had high hopes for this fragrance oil based on a lot of the reviews, so I bought the 2 oz version. The delivery was fast, so I don't fault the vendor. It smells kind of like a perfume oil I had years ago called Egyptian Goddess (or something like that), which isn't bad, but it doesn't remind me much of the beach. I'll still use the oil, but to me it is more of a generic perfume oil rather than a scent to remind me of the beach.
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Fun and useful. Oh, this stuff could become dangerously addictive. I bought it with the intent of reviewing it and purchased it with the offered discount. What I didn't expect was to enjoy testing it. I haven't made anything really noteworthy as of yet. I have just enjoyed manipulating it, making a shape and then dropping it back in the hot water to start again. Its like warm silly putty.
I have a broken decorative candle taper that I want to try to mix the colors to match and try to fix it. Because the plastic is so easily pliable when warm, I believe a smooth fix is very doable. I actually found a video on YouTube of a man who replaced his missing tooth temporarily for a family photograph. He made what he called a flipper. Crazy thought, but I can see how it possible to do. I think after the fun wears off, I will use this more in a utility-use than a craft.
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Gutter repair - worked well. Purchased this product solely because I was never able to find anything like it at the big brick-n-mortar stores. Me, living in the midwest, always have the forever task of keeping the rain gutters clean and free of holes. I have one troublesome corner which has plagued me since I bought this house 7 years ago. I have tried the info-commercial "rubber in a spray can" as well some other hobby type plastics in the past. They all minimized the hole, although never completely sealed it.
I purchased this with some hesitation since my past experiences have been ok, but not great. After receiving the bottle, I found the instructions on the bottle itself quite vague although on the side, it showed the website to get more instructions. The website is good, although there still wasn't any real indication of the time I have to get it applied or molded (about 2 minutes by the way) before it hardens.
Also, since I did not have a thermometer to get to 140 degrees, I just winged it. First I put in the beads to the water, but nothing happened - so back in the microwave for one minute. After that, it became just like a gel and easily formed. Since my first go around was a trial, I formed it to a nice little bracelet for my niece - again, you have about 2 minutes.
Now I was ready for the gutter. As you can see in the pictures, the hole that I had to deal with and the aftermath of applying the Form-It. I also tested the adhesiveness by running a hose in the gutter for a few minutes. Fortunately there was not a single drop of water that came out. I can't comment on how it is going to survive the brutal Wisconsin winters, but at least for now I am happy and would recommend this for similar projects.
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How did I ever live without this. For years I pretended I could do my own with that hand-held cutter, only to beseech friends to cut my mats at the last minute because that thing is impossible.
If you're only doing a mat now and then, pay someone else to cut 'em.
If you're serious enough to need mats cut fairly regularly, spring for this baby. I'm looking around the house for anything else that needs matting, this thing is so easy and fun to use. Dang. Perfect mats. I love this mat cutter.
My only negative comment is that it does take up some real estate in the studio, but I'll figure out some kind of wall mount to hang it out of the way when I don't need it.
Worth the money.
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Amazon is full of "stainless steel" tools that have the CA Prop 65 warning label on them; BEWARE. Not stainless steel. This keeps popping up in my search for scientific grade stainless steel carvers, and this listing has no warning about CA Proposition 65 warning in main description. I only found out after I received them. This is the second set of tools I've ordered like. You are probably better off paying the higher prices for a single tool if possible. These things are not only not worth the money, but a waste of time to deal with for me and for Amazon. Someone needs to check these before selling them. I tossed them, as well as the other set. I've been reading about people using them on as dental tools on the comments. Yikes! That's such a bad idea!
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Great variety, very good paper, Origami heaven. I love doing Origami. I was so happy to have been provided this to review and to give an honest and unbiased opinion, and here it comes.
This is a lot of paper, and I am in Origami heaven. The paper is 6"x6" and perfect for "regular" size designs. It is not too thick, which means that your folds will be sharp, which means it is easier to make some of the more difficult folds. There is a good variety of colors and the double sided sheets are great, though might be more confusing for beginners who are following a book. If you go through all of these you will be an Origami master. This pack will last a VERY long time. Love it!
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With practice, works well most of the time for me. I've used this bottle cutter on 11 bottles/jars now, with (mostly) good results. It seems that some bottles tend to cut more cleanly than others.
For example, 6 of the wine bottles were very easy to cut - the etched scratch line came through neatly and consistently all of the way around the bottle. Also, 2 clear jars (I think these were both jelly jars) cut like a dream, with very little fuss or effort.
Yet a similar jar didn't work well, with the scratched line wavering (I must not have had consistent pressure while rotating it), so I couldn't use it. And with a different, taller jar, the scratch line missed a 3-inch section (again, I probably need practice to get consistent pressure during this step).
If you are patient, and are willing to practice on a few bottles that you don't care about, this product will work for you most (but not all) of the time. If, however, you expect perfection on every bottle or jar, you will be disappointed.
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Amazing cutter. This is a good glass cutter, as it makes it extremely easy to get the correct, consistent pressure required to cut various glasses. Now, it's not too hard to use a standard pencil grip cutter, but this relieves all strain from your fingers, and allows you to focus on getting good angles instead of trying to keep constant pressure while fighting fatigue. I can cut around 4 times as fast, because it is so much easier, and there is a lot more control. It's possible to guide this with a finger on your other hand, or just with a slight wrist motion --- which can't really be done well with other cutters, at least I've always had to move my whole body or arm to get good cuts. For smaller cuts/angles, the brass piece can be turned some 45 degrees to help guide the cutter, which is nice for doing things like circles.
There is one small problem, and that is the grip positioning for the thumb/forefinger webbing. It's just not quite the right spot for me, and I find that it is either too close to the cutter, and my knuckles will be against the pivot, or it will be too far away, where I can not quite reach the textured metal grip near the tip. It's important to reach the tip, and keep it steady because it will rotate as you cut (also, you can rotate it to get a better cut). It really would have been much better if the brass/textured grip went up all the way to the black grip. I don't feel that we need a clear reservoir, and I would happily give that up for a better textured/weighted surface. Also, of every random color, I received pink. I knew that I would receive pink when ordering it, because that's just how these things turn out... so having brass to the handle would solve that problem also.
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My Wife Used This Product To Make A Phenomenal Toucan Costume For Our Son. I purchased this Hot Glue Gun For Arts & Crafts by CLD Brands for home use. My son was in a play about the rain forest a few weeks ago. His part was that of the toucan and as a class assignment he was directed to make a costume. Well, that's easier said than done. Thankfully, my wife is very artistic and came up with a way to make him a nice toucan costume. We collected the supplies (one of which was a glue gun) and she started making the costume with him. He found a DIY paper toucan mask from Pinterest. For the body my wife took a black t-shirt and glued a LOT of black feathers she bought at a craft store to the shirt. To do this she used this hot glue gun. It took her hours to complete the shirt but when it was done and our son put it on it looked Amazing. I'm proud to say that my son had the best costume of all the kids on stage. Pros: Easy to use. Insert the glue stick. Let it heat up and press the lever with your finger to release glue from the tip. Comfortable to hold in the hand. Does not take a lot of pressure to activate the glue. Heats up quickly and maintains it's temperature so you aren't wasting time waiting for melted glue. Fine top allows for precise glue application which increases the quality of the product you are making. The great thing about glue guns and hot glue in general is the versatility of things it will adhere to. Fabric. Wood. Glass. Plastic. Magnets. Paper. Metal. Ceramics. And more. Small. Light weight. Portable. Easily fits in even smaller sized bags. My wife used this hot glue gun on a second product. She took some crocheted butterflies my grandmother made for our wedding and glued them to small round magnets. No we have a momento from our wedding on our fridge. The number of things you can use this glue gun for is huge. It's a purchase where the benefits of having the product continue to stack up over time. Cons: The description mentioned free hot glue sticks. When I tried to use the code to get them it didn't work. Otherwise, I only have good things to say about this product. This would make a great birthday present for the crafting enthusiast. It would also be a nice Christmas gift as well.
Note: I am attaching pictures of the product itself AND the toucan costume that this product was integral in making.
I was provided this product at a discounted price in exchange for an honest unbiased evaluation. My opinions are my own and were in no way influenced by the fact that I got a discount. I am under no obligation to give a positive review and did not receive any type of compensation for the writing of this review.
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blacks and greens) are fine, but other colors are very muted (but still . While it is true that concepts was created for cone 06, I have found that they do well up to cone 5. After that point the stronger colors (like blues, blacks and greens) are fine, but other colors are very muted (but still pretty). You do have to be careful what glaze you use on top as at the mid-range on a vertical surface they will run. I treat them like watercolor, expect some running and like the effect. I also have found that putting down my design base with underglaze at leather hard, firing and then adding concepts to outline and highlight is a good mix. Top it with a clear and glaze to cone 5.
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not very pigmented. It did take a lot to color my beeswax, but the color combination that I made came out absolutely perfect! the reason for 3 stars is because the colors are not specified and it's basically a guessing game of what the end result will be. I didn't really know if I was using purple or the darker or lighter blue. So I used tiny bits 1/8 of an inch and kept on stirring the wax. My daughter's sweet 16 party color was a light teal so I mixed what I thought were the two blue pieces then I mixed in 1/4 inch green. I felt that the green made the mix too green for the color I wanted so I mixed in some more bits of one blue and then the other. Then I felt the color was not dark enough so I threw in the rest of one blue color. Before the candles dried I thought I was going to end up with turquoise but I'm glad they lightened up. For reference I used 1.5 pounds of wax and this was the end result which I was so happy with. But I got lucky, and using it next time will be a crap shoot as well because I still don't know what colors are which. So in the end I used 1/4 green, 1/2 blue and 1 whole blue. I was able to get 8 votive candles, shot glass size (shown in the photo) and two additional candles in slightly larger glass jars. When the candles were completely dried I used a heat gun to very lightly melt the top of the candle wax and added the rainbow cupcake sprinkles, which is safe to use. The family loved these.
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Rips the paper and sticks. Received the vine-patterned puncher as part of my Christmas gift. Although I have found other Martha Stewart products to be highly reliable, this is a notable exception. The delicate pattern gets stuck no matter which way you try to punch it. The easy-guide for continuous punching was a great idea, however I can't really move the design to the corresponding outline when it gets so jammed. I've tried having other people try it out to see if I'm just terrible at it and to my luck they're having just as much difficulty with this as me. I've also tried cleaning out the negative paper left out by the cutters before moving it but that is not working either. In conclusion, don't waste money on this terrible design unless you want to be frustrated beyond belief at the sticking and then ripping of all the paper you try it with.
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Gorgeous mold! Sturdier than others like it. This is a favorite mold! I have another one like this but it's made with a different silicon and I don't like it as much as this one. The other is flimsier and the silicon gets sticky and every little thing sticks to it and it's terrible to clean. This one is much sturdier and so easy to clean and it releases soap like a dream. I've use this for mp and cp soap and it works great for both. I mostly use it for cp since that's what I make more of. My main use of this is for extra leftover batter. It's sooo pretty and customers love it. Even if I slice it up for samples I still get comments on the beautiful pattern. This mold will hold up for a long time!
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Good, If you know what you're getting into. I've been using my laser for about 3 weeks now, so I'll share some of my initial thoughts:
When my laser arrived, it pretty much functioned right out of the box. I was able to take it out of the packaging, and set up the laser within a couple hours. I ran into a little bit of trouble getting the moshidraw software to communicate with the laser, but the trouble was caused by Windows 8 and not the software. I didn't have to do any modifications or any extra work to get it to cut out some interesting shapes.
The cuts themselves seem pretty good, I've only really tried to cut some 1/4" birch, and the laser will cut right through it in one pass. There are, of course, upgrades that will improve the cut, but I haven't started to delve into any of those yet.
The upgrade I need to make and am currently in the process of making, is to replace Moshidraw. When Moshidraw worked, it worked well enough. I could just import an image file and send it to the laser to get cut, but the problem was actually with the stability of the program. I would receive incessant error messages preventing me from doing anything, and I spent more time dealing with these error messages than actually getting to use my laser. Perhaps the problem is because I'm using Windows 8, and its possible Moshidraw will work on other computers just fine, but it just does not function on mine.
Overall, its what you would expect from an inexpensive product like this. The laser works, and it has the potential to be a pretty nice product, but don't expect to be able to use this right away.
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Only encountered one issue, but otherwise, its awesome. This thing has been working great. One time a tip portion of a crayon got lodged into the hole and it couldn't come out because the mechanism (the little inner button) that tells the machine a crayon is inside obstructed the bit from coming out. Theres a nice little tool that is firmly (seriously, you're not going to lose it, its awesomely designed) secured to the underside and it has worked well for every clog or issue except for this one time. I ended up having to depress the little inner button and scoot that crayon top out at the same time. It was tricky, but doable and it only happened once. Great thing is that you don't have to peel the paper from the crayons, either! Its a bit pricey, but it works so well and makes the crayons sharp as when they are new and you don't have to spend ten minutes to hand sharpen four crayons.
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Super affordable. It's super worth it because its literally 10 bucks for 60 rolls. Sure, the rolls don't have a lot of tape, but I like the variety and the colours! This is deco tape (plastic-based). It's really bright though, and I would say meant more towards younger kids because most of the designs are a bit bright! The sticking is pretty good too! Some have mentioned this annoying bit of tape at the start that can't be used because of the backing over it. It's quite a long length (maybe 10cm), and because you don't get much tape on each roll, maybe roughly 2.7m, I found that you can actually 'save' this part of the tape by peeling off the backing really carefully. It worked for me!
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Good for the bottom of the letter, not the envelope. Pros:
Color is good
Melts quite rapidly
Works well with my brass press
Cons:
VERY Flexible
Sticks too well sometimes
No 'snap' when you try to open it like the old days
Overall, I think the wax is best for authenticating documents/ adding a nice personal touch at the bottom of the letter, not for sealing the letter itself. While if an envelope is sealed in this wax, it will certainly make it through the machine sorted mail, the recipient runs the risk of tearing the envelope upon opening. It doesn't have a nice 'snap' when you try to open it like the old days. This may damage the letter if you use something like a fern fold to send the mail.
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Great quality, great style. I looove these spikes! I put them on an oversized distressed jean jacket and its so cute. The spikes are real metal (I checked with a magnet) and have a pretty good weight on them. I covered the shoulders and collar in spikes on my jacket.
The way I applied them was by poking a small hole in the jean with scissors, then putting the screw threw and twisting the spike on top. I only hand tightened my spikes and they seem to be staying in pretty tightly. I don't think you should use this same method with leather. I don't know how leather would react with all the little tiny holes. This is a quality product and if I ever make another cool grungey jacket Id order these in a heartbeat.
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Great glue. I needed something strong to adhere flatback gems to fabric cosmetic bags that I sew for gifts. Nothing is worse than giving a gift only to have that person call and say the gems are falling off the bag. This stuff is expensive. I think I paid $7 and change for it but darn if it doesn't work like magic! Once that gem is on there, it isn't going anywhere. When they say "permanent" they mean it! The one complaint I have is that every time I use this glue, the cap gets clogged. Pins, paperclips and toothpicks don't work unclogging the darn cap. For the price they are charging for this glue, it should come with its own unclogging pin. Do not make the same mistake I did and start whacking off bits of the tip with a scissor when it gets clogged up. This glue needs a pinprick sized tip or it comes gushing out. All in all I would recommend this even though now I have to apply it with a toothpick or a needle because the cap is no longer functional.
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You cant find an orange mirror tile easily. My finding of these tiles matches other reviews . Mosaic Mercantile has been very reputable with regaards to their products offered until my purchase of the Sunset mirror tiles. You cant find an orange mirror tile easily. My finding of these tiles matches other reviews for the same color listed. Dirty, full of scratches and even after careful cleaning of each individual tile, they remain the same. Since similar reviews of this color go back several years I question why it hasn't been addrezsed by MM. please check the reviews before your purchase. I am confident that MM will correct this matter. I gave a 3 star rating.
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Quality Scissors with a Steampunk Flair. Wow. Nice quality for a fair price. I love the look and feel of the steel and copper scissors. No plastic bits here!
The Westcott 8-Inch Bent Scissors with vintage copper finish really appeal to an old-schooler like me (45yrs). Tangible quality of the decent yet transient Fiskars, Scotch, and similar scissors that predominate these days. They feel like they will last, and cut well through paper, plant stems, thick plastic, cardboard and even fabric. Hefty all-purpose scissor with a vintage finish. They will probably end up in my wife's home office, but I'm enjoying them in the kitchen for the time being.
~ Kort
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Duck tape is fun, flashy and is a wonderful tool for crafters. Everyone has different reasons for using duct tape. For me this brand really work well for making the covers to my handmade art and mixed media journals. The tape seems to be very durable and so far I've made four journals with the Duck Tape brand. I've heard some reviews state that the tape is not good on cloth and I would know for sure about that. What I do know is that the tape IS very sticky and I would highly recommend this tape for all your crafting needs. In total I've bought 8 or 9 rolls in different patterns because I get a lot of positive remarks from people who see and wanna buy my journal.
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Sturdy, great value, can be used for multiple items. This was my first set of round looms. I whipped up a baby hat in under an hour. The hook that came with it was my favorite one. It did break after a year or so, but it was comfortable to use. I like that the pegs have grooves which makes it easy to slip the yarn over the peg. The sizes are nice. You can make objects in the round like hats and socks. My only complaint is there isn't a size that would fit babies from six months to two years. I used the smallest one to make socks or a preemie hat. The next size is good for newborns, but only for a few months depending on type of yarn and how tight you make your stitches. I've used the next size for adult hats. The biggest size is great for many things, including bigger adult hats. You can also knot flat panels for scarves or panels for a blanket. My favorite thing to use largest Loom is to make a pinwheel blanket or dishcloths. The other negative thing would be you cannot adjust gauge like you can in some other nanda with colored pegs. I also made a small book bag. The possibilities are wonderful from hats to scarves to baby blanket.
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Like Masking Tape. I have been looking for easily removeable, correction-type tape with an opaque, pure white soft paper backing. From others' descriptions I thought this might be it - alas it is not. It is just slightly transparent and the adhesive is tacky enough to remove copy after being affixed for only a few seconds. I'd imagine it becomes even more difficult to remove over time. The backing is more cream colored and waxy like masking tape - which is what this product most resembles. I'm sure it's perfectly fine tape if it's what you need, unfortunately the description was somewhat vague and inaccurate so my search will continue and the product will go back.
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Wonderful. My son loved putting this together. I got this for my son's 5th birthday, he's obsessed with all things pirate and I thought this might be a good project for him to do. It was a HUGE hit. He loves it. He and his dad put it together and then decided to take it apart to paint it. My son put it together and dismantled it a slew of times before deciding it was time to paint it. He took it apart and painted it in one sitting. This is pretty big for a little kid. It's so cool. I would advise to follow the directions which suggest putting it together first and then painting it. We thought it would be easier to paint it first and then put it together but he put the paint on pretty thick so it's hard to get the pieces to fit together now. He was pretty upset that we couldn't get the crow's nest exactly as it was in the picture b/c the paint was so thick on the post it won't slide down. It's fine, but to his senses it's imperfect now. I would definitely recommend this product! I received this product at a discount in return for my honest opinion.
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Quite a deal. I got this for my homeschooling art projects. The package is quite impressively massive with large sheets, and many of them (I guess it is in the description, but I did not catch it when ordering).
The paper is quite thin, not like mylar that I thought it was. The paper is a joy to work with, we used it for making window stars for Christmas and these glow in the day light in a most delightful way. The paper is easy to fold, tear by hand, cut or glue.
And, it is a very hefty package so I would suggest it for schools, home schools with multiple children or to split with friends - there seems to be no way to use it all up by one family!
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Wax might be good - Supplier has no clue. These are ok, Ordered some of there other products like the 444 soy wax and it is really bad wax. The shrinkage was so bad I had to return 10 lbs and throw away the other 7 lbs left from the other bag. Candle science support is clueless. I asked them about my problem of shrinkage, cracking, frosting, etc. All I got was read the instructions. Maybe they are just a reseller as I called a couple of more places that sell the same wax and they still give no support. You would think that a biz that sells so many candle making products would at least give a minute and have some clue about making candles. Shoot, I should contact there supplier and sell the same stuff all day long if I don't have to know what I am doing - LOL.
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Very handy for removing marks, price tags, and other sticky stuff. This stuff is amazing. I buy a lot of items at Goodwill, and they always mark prices on stuff with black permanent marker. This is the best tool for removing ink marks, the leftover goo from price stickers, and any other type of similar mess. Of course I think really it's just turpentine, but it's pleasantly scented and the pen makes it super-easy to just rub onto a spot that you want to clean up. You'll often need to clean up after the Goo-Gone with soap and water, because it's an oily substance (again I think it's turpentine), or wipe it clean very thoroughly if you've used it on something you can't easily wash. If you have a larger area to clean, get the spray bottle.
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I need this rotary cutter to cut through a thicker stack like my other cutter does. I received my rotary cutter and was anxious to put it to immediate use! To my dismay, however, the Paragon Rotary Cutter was not satisfactory, in the least. I purchased the rotary cutter primarily to cut both leather and several papers at one time (which I have used other brands of rotary cutters for). I stacked several layers of notecards and it did not cut. I decreased the stack and it still did not cut. It did cut a stack of about 5 notecards (with immense pressure), however, I need this rotary cutter to cut through a thicker stack like my other cutter does. I also tried to cut a stack of paper towels, which was also unsuccessful. When I notified Paragon Crafts of the dissatisfaction, they offered no help for a replacement or anything. Unless you only plan to cut one layer at a time,may $10 more for a much better rotary cutter brand. I will be returning this cutter with no intention of purchasing his product again.
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Perfect for my 2 yr old niece. I had purchased this for my kids when they were younger and when my sister-in-law said she was having a difficult time finding a non-toxic play doh I knew that this was the perfect solution. The colors are pretty and the pigment is not as dark as the traditional versions, but the texture and consistency is on par with the name brand. It is a bit more costly but is worth it for the piece of mind that if it makes it into little mouths you don't have to stress. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the amount that you receive for the price. I would appreciate containers that were a bit larger since you pay a bit more.
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Best Bead Release Ever. <div id="video-block-R1MBC1PS53MVSU" 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/11M2CJzDsNS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81OHPSMCLGS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I've actually had multiple other artists ask me if I flame polished the insides of my beads after cleaning them. I do not. In my opinion, It's better that the bead release sticks to the mandrels than the beads. However, if your beads are worth less than the $1 mandrels, I could see why you'd rate this 1 star.
I've tried all of the bead releases from my primary glass supplier and this out performs all of the major brands for me, so I've continued to purchase my bead release from Amazon. I punish my sculptured beads for up to 30 minutes and have managed to keep the bead release together and prevent it from fusing to my beads. I highly recommend using this bead release, unless you rather have bead release stuck to your cheap beads and are too lazy to clean your mandrels. Pro-tip: Isopropyl Alcohol works as an excellent solution for cleaning mandrels.
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very good product. I already had one similar. very good product.
I already had one similar, but without the straps, I use it for menstrual cramps, and it works wonderful.
This one has straps which makes it better because you can keep it in position without the need of holding it with your hands to very where you go. Product description says it is for lower back pain, but actually can be used for many parts, belly, neck , shoulders, legs, anywhere you have pain caused by inflammation and tension.
Be very careful with this kind of pads as they get too hot.
It has inside of the pad a small metal that simulates a coin, you need to bend the coin and it activates some kind of chemical reaction that brings out the heat, this reaction is immediately, so you can start using it right away.
I recommend that initially when you bend the coin, do not use directly on the skin because it can burn you (the heat generated is very high), put it on clothes, as it cools down gradually you can remove the cloth and leave it on the skin once it is safe to do it.
To get it back into its original form, you have to put water to boil in a pot large enough to put pad inside, the hot water makes the pad go back to its natural state.
i received a discount in exchange for my honest review
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Have not used it yet,but looks good. I ordered this tape for my iPad digitizer screen replacement, the stock 3m tape that comes with most digitizer's is not sticky enough. This tape looks like what i need. I will comment more after i change the screen.
2/21/2014 Update:
The 3-m tape that came with my iPad 2 digitizer screen was not sticky enough,(i had the screen in place before i ordered this tape) I took the digitizer screen back off as i needed to change the bezel plastic frame also. This tape is really sticky,worked great. As soon as i put the screen back down i could not lift it back up. I would recommend this tape to anyone doing screen replacement. Has plenty of tape on one roll,the tweezer that came with it are ok, they work good peeling the back off the tape after u put it in place. And putting the tape in place in small corners.
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Super tape; super sticky; super permanent. I make blank inside greeting cards for deployed troops to send back home through Operation Write Home. So it's important that the adhesive be really, really strong to hold up to being battered in those mountains of military mail, and perhaps being carried around in a pack or pocket in the Afghan mts or Iraq desert. This tape is hands down, the stickiest, most powerful tape I've ever used. That's the good news. The not so good news is that once you put it down, you're not going to be able to pull whatever you've attached with it off a card or scrapbook page to reposition. So, just make sure that everything's exactly the way you want it, because that's the way it's going to stay.
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THESE ARE NOT ADHESIVE. I expected these to be adhesive, they're not. It doesn't say anywhere that they are, but it was my understanding that googly eyes, by their very nature, are meant to be stuck onto things - so I assumed they are adhesive. There's some tiny text now that I check the listing again saying that they are not self adhesive. Many reviewers saying out they "stick great", so I guess I got screwed. Guess I can't blame the seller for that. I brought a handful out to prank some public advertisements and was nearly brought to tears when my pocket full of googly eyes was just a pocket full of a failed attempt at fun. I ended up dropping fistfuls into toilets at the dive bars that I frequent just to freak out the next unsuspecting person. Sadly, just a one time use prank as the all ended up being flushed away. Better to have a one time giggle than no fun at all I suppose.
THESE ARE NOT ADHESIVE!
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Not a Quality Product. I mistakenly thought that after a few uses I'd get the hang of this winder but alas, no. What I found about this product:
1. It is very cheaply constructed.
2. The metal swing arm does not stay in place and must be manually held the entire time that you are winding.
3. In addition, the screw on the bottom (to attach it to a surface) is cantankerous at best. It doesn't spin easily and you have to spin it while pulling on the bracket arm in order for the piece to actually come out so it can be attached to a surface.
4. Lastly, if you are winding a large hank you must be exceptionally cautious to TAKE YOUR TIME or it will gladly catch your yarn underneath the base and wind it around the base and through the gears. Which will result in needing to remove it from the machine untangle it and in my case generally cut the yarn tie off and start back up. I had a large hank of lace weight yarn and it required no less than 5 of these stop, cut, tie, and restart operations.
In short some friends took mercy on me and bought me a different one for Christmas the difference between the two is extraordinary. \
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