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Saw this EF on a scrapmadsimple video & had to . Saw this EF on a scrapmadsimple video & had to have it. I was lucky to get it as nobody but Amazon had it. . Incredible price & almost instant delivery. Cuts & embosses at the same time. Due to the "globaloney" of this infuriating industry, this EF comes with NO INSTRUCTIONS (only totally ineffective pictures). Provo says nothing about NOT removing the plastic covers and it's almost impossible to figure out how to ink the embossing while still in the EF. Its essential to google "embossing plus" YouTube videos before opening the package as many people ruin the set by removing the outer plastic. You only need to remove the outer cardboard by removing the lime green "snaps".
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Great Product; Lousy Packaging. I ordered this product from Amazon to fix a crack in the steering wheel of a classic Cadillac that I own. I am no Renoir, so I did not do a great job of matching the color (light green, which meant I had to mix blue and yellow) but it was close enough. The stuff worked great. It sealed the crack and looks like it will last.
The packaging, however, is a problem. The sealant comes in small individual foil packets. Opening them is a major undertaking. Even with scissors they do not open easily. Once open, furthermore, it is very difficult to get the product--basically a high-tech play-do--out of the foils. You waste a lot of the sealer and it is not cheap. Need to work on developing some sort of a toothpaste-tube type delivery system.
Like I noted, however, the stuff is good.
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Trash. I got this glue gun for the 2 temp setting and as far as I can tell that's the only good thing about it. The glue drips from the tip constantly leaving strands of glue streaming from the nozzle when I move it away from my project and continuing to make a puddle under it when I set it down. The nozzle is much thinner than my old gun and glue doesn't come out in an even stream. It might be good for delicate projects (cannot say from experience) but this isn't what I need it for. As far as I can tell the "cordless" feature is just ridiculous because it is like saying my curling iron is cordless. In other words, it stays warm for some time after I unplug it - imagine that. The feature is actually that the cord unplugs where it connects to the gun so that you can use it "cordless" while it cools down. I found it more of a nuisance than anything else.
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This is a fantastic tool! I've spool knitted since I was a . This is a fantastic tool! I've spool knitted since I was a little kid, and FINALLY someone paid attention and has solved my major gripe with spool knitters: getting leverage, or a secure path for the needle or crochet hook to travel in, so it can really grab yarn or whatever material you are knitting with, to move over the spool hook. FINALLY, Provo Craft has done this! No more "almost got it over"- you will get the loop over new yarn every time!
The plastic is sturdy, nice design for holding, and Knifty Knitter offers both ends so two different sizes of tubes to craft with. The inside tube surface is smooth, so no more little grabs by unsanded or rough wood, not totally sanded!
Buy this one first, don't mess with the ones that are wire in wood spools!!!
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Great for seasonal decorating. <div id="video-block-R327NJGF6DMA9U" 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/C1uYuTdXBwS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71Mox-KXM2S.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I teach in a preschool so we do a lot of seasonal decorating. This pack of 6 tiny pumpkins and 6 small gourds is going to be perfect for my classroom.
As you can see in my brief video, they are very lifelike in the paint job. They aren't just a solid orange but have stripes and spots as real pumpkins and gourds would have. The bottoms of the gourds are green just like the real thing as well. The stems also look and feel exactly like they should, only smaller!
They are lightweight which makes them easily portable but they are still fairly solid and I don't have any worries of them splitting or cracking.
These are perfect for center pieces, craft projects, and any type of seasonal decorating job you may have. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review.
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Not as flexible as hoped, short shelf life, pricy. 3.5 stars This was not quite the magic product I thought it was. Its just a basic silicone glue that hardens initially and quickly to a rubber like consistency making it easy to bond and shape. The problem is the price you pay for the initial elasticity. One, after it fully cures in about a week or so, it loses much of its flexibility. A lot of the suggested applications just don't hold up to extended use. I tried repairing a cable as soon as this product arrived. One week later it was starting to crack. Two weeks later it had come off the cord. Aside from that my product had 4 months of shelf life left and there is no way to safe anything left over the from the original product. But within those limitations, and if you're ready for them, this is a product that works better than a lot of alternatives out there.
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Requires Some Finessing to Stick. I really needed a magnet to mount on my machine for pins when I am quilting. This magnet is strong and a convenient size, but uses a suction cup to attach to the sewing machine. A note was included that explained that many machines have a textured plastic surface that the suction cup won't adhere to. Mine fits this category. The company included a clear, smooth plastic sticker to use as a substrate for the suction cup, but the sticker itself wouldn't adhere to my machine. I put a square of clear shipping tape on my machine and the suction cup adhered great. Now that I have the magnet pretty securely attached to my machine, I really like the product.
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Excellent Face Paints. With a little water and a good brush, these face paints were easy to apply. The result was smooth, even, and opaque (though this of course depends on how much water you add - only a little water required!) I was able to paint both detail with a small brush and cover large areas with a big brush. Colors could be blended much like gouache. The paint dried nicely, and my cat face (see photo) lasted all day - I kept it on for almost 12 hours. I am an artsy person with paint and brush experience, which does help with paint application. However, both my 2 and 5 year olds, familiar with watercolors, also had fun painting themselves with this set. A great palette of colors, and though the paint cakes look small, the pigment is very concentrated and there's definitely enough to cover many faces. I highly recommend!
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It's fun to cut things. I bought this for my son and I to bond with. He is 9 and loves playing with sticks, has begged for a pocket knife forever, and I believe putting focus on something like woodcarving would satiate his hunger for trying to annoy people on a constant basis. When it arrived, my wife and I played with it a bit, trying to figure out some of the stranger attachments. Obviously I'm going to have to youtube it, because.. Well, some of them are definitely not self-explanitory, and look like they just shaped a bunch of useless scrap and threw it in to make it seem relevant.
We tried widdling away at some random large stick segment my son had waiting for it. I don't think anyone needs me to say that Xacto knives are sharp. They're sharp as hell. So with that, it did its job. We cut various parts of the stick to try out the weird attachments, and did everything we were meant to do with it. I even debarked a large branch to make a walking stick for my son.
This set is awesome. But I gave it 4 stars. You know that, because you're taking the time to read reviews for a not-so-complicated item. I only point this out, because I feel I owe everyone an explanation. I mean, that's messed up right? "You say you love it, but your sullied emotional range is limited to divvying out only 4/5th of stars when given the opportunity?"
Now, this might just be my being particularly particular. Maybe other people will share in my particularity. Who knows? Anyway. The little tray you see in the picture that all the heads and the tool itself sit in? Yea, it's very cheap plastic, like the kind that you throw away when items from Walmart are opened. After a couple uses, it barely even fits in the box anymore. The corners are scrunched and won't fit snug, it just slips out. So eventually, I'm gonna be just throwing a bunch of blades and an imitation screwdriver into it. The box itself is nice though, just not nice enough to give back a 5th star.
Apparent star-nazi out.
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Great stuff and much cheaper than the small hobby store rolls. I bought this because I was tired of spending $15 each for the tiny rolls at the hobby store. I was on my 3rd roll and not even halfway through my HO layouts mountains. I took a chance on this stuff and I have to say it is even better than the Woodland Scenic's stuff for a lot less money! I like the wider roll so I can cover more area more quickly and it seems to layout a little smoother and is easier to get the plaster to fill in all the holes. I was able to finish the mountain area with about half this roll, so still have enough left over to probably finish the rest of the layout's hilly sections.
highly recommend this over the other brand.
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Meets my expectations. Well, I was unsure about this product given the mixed reviews, but given the low price, I figured I'd give it a shot. I am happy to say that it was a great purchase. Obviously, if you want to shred documents in large quantities with any frequency, you'd be better off opting for an electric (expensive mind you) shredder. That being said, these scissors do the trick on 2-3 pages at one time, which is what I needed. The scissors appear to be quite sturdy and quite sharp (contrary to some reviews I've seen). Frankly, the quality exceeds the low price. All and all I would recommend this for anyone looking to get rid of some unwanted mail and not wanting to destroy a year's worth of receipts at one time.
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Know the limitations. The only thing I didn't observe while reading reviews for this stuff is how hard it still is when it's in its malleable form. You'll need a very solid mold when forming this stuff, because it requires a lot of pressure unless you don't care that it looks like a child made whatever you're forming. I tried to mold it into some pretty thick, cut blister packing, and the heat from the InstaMorph actually made the blister packing plastic slightly malleable and caused it to deform. You'll need something solid that this stuff doesn't stick to. Unfortunately, it sticks to a lot of stuff.
I've noticed that it sticks to sheet metal, which is a pain because I thought that would be great for forming angles and use as a working surface. It doesn't stick to tinfoil at all, which is convenient because I work with it by making a tray out of foil in a shallow omelet pan, put a couple of inches of water in it, and leave it on low heat. Then, I always have a working quantity of the stuff ready to mold.
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Wish it came with the 1mm instead of the 3mm bit. This is a great hole-making tool and I use it for all my bookbinding projects. No complaints about the results. Holes are neat with clean edges.
I do have two criticisms, however.
1) Paper and cardstock can sometimes get jammed in the cutting bit, instead of funnelling through the punch to be shaken out in the middle. I usually have to poke the waste paper through the bit hole with a pencil, or the punch will jam and I can't make any more holes.
2) The included bit 3mm is too large for my purposes. I would have much preferred the 1mm bit, and I think customers should be able to choose which size bit they want with the tool. The 1mm bit costs around $20 including shipping here on Amazon and around the internet, almost 2/3's the price of the tool itself.
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I love this version of the Big Shot. I love this version of the Big Shot, I've had mine for several months now and use it constantly. The wider 9" opening lets me send my dies and embossing folders through in any direction. A bonus -- smaller cutting plates, the magnetic plate and basic platform you might have if you previously owned a standard sized Big Shot (like me) work perfectly in this Big Shot Plus. My new Plus cutting plates that came with the machine are still in great shape after tons and tons of use; I don't anticipate needing to replace them for awhile yet. Sizzix announced early in the year that the roller in this machine is newly redesigned specifically to provide a more even cutting experience and less warping of your plates. There's definitely a whole lot less warping going on, although admittedly not completely gone. It cuts evenly no mater where I place my dies on the platform, so as a result, I can run quite a few dies through at once with no issues as far as cutting goes. If you need to replace your standard Big Shot, consider the larger version, it is a work horse and beautifully built. Absolutely no negatives here from me.
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Wonderful fun. The Rainbow Loom is great fun for me and my 7 year old daughter. When she got it, I was not sure if she would be able to figure it out. I started a standard bracelet and worked with her a little. Soon she figured it out and could not put it down. We both made a few mistakes here and there, which gave us first hand knowledge on how the bands intertwine and hold together. Now it is easy and her goal is to choose the best colors to make pretty designs. I do help her to remove the bands from the loom once weaving is complete. Completing the link is the hardest part for her.
This is great "smart" fun for those with a little patience and curiosity.
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Amazing stuff. I was pretty hesitant to buy this. I thought plastic pellets that can be melted at 140 degrees would probably be too weak to be useful. But either way, I needed to make some robot parts so I gave this 12 oz jar a try since it is reasonably priced. First test was just playing around so I pressed a small amount into a spoon. It took the shape nice and smooth. Once it cooled, it turned out to be pretty hard. I would say about the same strength as laundry detergent bottle plastic. I made another piece about 1 inch long and a quarter inch wide, I could bend it a tiny bit but it would not shatter or break. When it cools, it looks awesome with LEDs embedded. Working with it is a little different. It does not pour so you have to shape it with pressure. I am sure there is a way to mold it like playdoh.
Overall, I am putting a jar of this right next to my duct tape and WD-40.
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P-good. What can I really say. Its exactly as advertised.
The microfibre cloth isn't half bad.not what I'd exactly call professional quality but good enough to clean off an LCD before you place glass on it.
The tweezers are really really nice. surprisingly good quality metal. for something that was kind of just a bonus to the main article, Its a surprisingly good tool.
The tape itself is the tape. Not much that can be said about it besides, Yeah, it sticks. really well I guess. Holds an LCD together nicely. 2mm wide as advertised, and doublesided as advertized. Nothing to write home about, but it does its job, and does it really well given how much it cost.
The roll should las for years even if you're doing small-electronic repair for a damn living and using this every day.
Didnt take the time or waste the money to fully unravel the roll and see if its exactly as long as it says, but its not like you're being shortcut. its still long as hell.
Would reccomend it. Hell, buy it just for the tweezers if you like. They're honestly worth it.
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Almost Perfect. Easy to clean ceramic material. Cuts like a dream. Lightweight. Cute. These scissors are indispensable - so much more convenient than using a knife to cut food into manageable bites for the little ones or gnawing the food into small bites.
These scissors would be perfect except for two things: (1) Price (I'm ashamed to tell people I paid around $30 for this) and (2) Hard to Clean Cover (If you put the cover on the scissors while the scissors are still wet, gunk will grow inside the cover.)
To clean inside the cover, I use a tiny straw brush that came with the Lollacup straw cup. Recently, I've given up on using the cover altogether since it's just one more unnecessary piece to clean. Thankfully, the scissor blades do not touch the surface when the scissors are placed flat on the table.
Can also be used beyond baby/toddler purposes. No time to cut your steak into using a fork and knife? Grab the Zoli scissors. Don't have a crab cracker handy? Grab the Zoli scissors. Yes, these are just that useful.
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Very quickly cleans off the cutting mats. I admit that when I got this, I was pretty skeptical. However, it works quite well. Instead of spending quite a long time picking off the bits of paper that remained stuck to the cutting mat, this removes them quickly. Now that I've upgraded from the Silhouette SD to the Silhouette Cameo, there is a lot more surface area to clean up after a cut. This scraper has been holding up like a charm. It also works well for adhering vinyl to transfer paper and to the finished surface. A wider, special built vinyl squeegee does work *slightly* better for that, but this would definitely work for most jobs. Just remember, start at the middle and work your way to the edges!
The scraper is about 2 3/8" wide and has a slight curve to it. Good design, easy to use.
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Fabulous little tool. I highly recommend this corner-rounder - a solid little workhorse. If all you need is a simple 1/4" radius, with no other fancy cutouts, this is it. Radii are very hard to visualize, so consider this: If you want a radius such as found on a credit card or a playing card, that is a 1/8" radius. A 1/4" radius (this product) is very much larger, an example being the size of a pencil eraser end.
After quite a few mistakes, I finally discovered a trick with this product. First hold it in your hand, top facing up. Now, invert it, so that the blade (underside) is visible. Insert your sheet of paper into the cutter, making sure that the corner of the paper is positioned *exactly* into the "V" of the cutter blade. Then, depress the lever gently, and you will have a cleanly rounded corner without the "step" you'd have if you couldn't see what was happening. I've cut literally 100's of sheets this way. After each cut, tap out the cutoff bit of paper, and it will never have a jam.
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Worked well for homeschooling. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Darice-Core-dinations-Value-Pack-Cardstock-8-5-by-11-Inch-200-Pack/dp/B0086XIAU0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Darice Core'dinations Value Pack Cardstock, 8.5 by 11-Inch, 200/Pack</a>So my paper did not look like the photo above. Newer packaging maybe? It also does not have the Darice name anywhere on my packaging which is a bit odd. I originally bought this to use for crafting however the quality is not that great. Some of the pages seem to be beautiful while others are not smooth in texture at all but more like regular construction paper. Specifically my dark purple, light brown, and black are very rough compared to the others and quite a few are grainy. Since I couldn't use them for what I wanted I stuck them in with the school supplies and usually use them to print special assignments, mini posters, & art projects for the kids. The colors also were not exactly as expected, then again I guess you do get what you pay for. They definitely aren't as vibrant as I thought they would be. For instance I really wanted the so called "sand" color to use as a skin tone for a specific project however these pages are much darker, (think antique). I'm a little upset I did pay $14 for this however for the current $12 or less I would definitely buy this again. My kids love it, the little ones especially. They think it's fancy, like that they have paper like mommy. I apologize for the one photo showing each color. I took the picture not even thinking about the fact that I had the black card stock directly against my black table. If you liked this review please click the helpful button below! Thank you
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Not great for plant trimming or repetive work. These are ok, but not great. The "nonstick" coating started rubbing off after just a couple uses, which is the whole reason that I bought them for trimming sticky plant foliage. They are also make my hand sore using them repetitively, because of the tightness of the screw holding the blades together. Loosening the screw means the blades separate some and the cut is not as precise. On the plus side: they are very sharp. The blade itself is about an inch long, with the very tip being honed down to a point. The handle is ok, but the finger holes are borderline too small. I wear a women's large glove normally. I'd recommend using these if you have small, wiry and strong fingers, for short amounts of time.
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Bianyo Brushes are fantastic. I received this brush set at no cost for my honest and unbiased opinion
I love to paint with acrylic and sometimes the brushes that say they will work, just don't make the cut. This set from Bianyo however is awesome! I am so glad to receive it and open my eyes to a whole new product! They work great for details on miniatures, children's keepsakes and a wide variety of small things that I have found to test out the details of touching up the paint on. I will be looking for larger sets and replacements for these. I also plan on purchasing some for my daughter, she likes acrylics and oils! I know she will love them!<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Bianyo-Detail-Paint-Brush-Set-15-Piece-Miniature-Brushes-for-Models-Airplane-Kits-Detail-Art-Painting-Suitable-for-Acrylic-Watercolor-Oil/dp/B019IC4PW4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Bianyo Detail Paint Brush Set - 15 Piece Miniature Brushes for Models, Airplane Kits Detail Art Painting Suitable for Acrylic, Watercolor, Oil</a>
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High quality silicone! Only kind I'll use. This product is versatile: it can be used as both a casting and molding material, which is nice if you'd like to keep your materials down to a minimum.
It captures details perfectly! I would recommend brushing in a thin layer to start, and pouring in a thin stream from as high as possible. Without doing so, this silicone does form a lot of air bubbles. Another solution would be to use a vacuum chamber (pro or DIY, doesn't matter). If you don't have access to a vacuum chamber, a little trick I've picked up is to add a couple drops of Mabeline oil-based liquid foundation to your Part-B before mixing with Part-A. It will add color to the silicone, but the mixture will have significantly less air bubbles. I'd say roughly 75%-90% less. Huge difference! There are dozens and dozens of foundation colors, so I'm sure you could find a "close-to" white if you plan on mixing a different color than skin tone.
To add color, always mix with Part-B before adding Part-A... There are a number of things you can use to color silicone, but the best choice depends on what you are using your silicone for. As a general rule of thumb: avoid water-based paints. Oil and water don't mix. The best things you can use to color silicone are specialty silicone paints (I think Psycho Paints is one, but double check that), powdered pigment, or oil paints. All you need is just a little bit. The silicone is semi-transparent, so a little goes a long way.
Another trick, if you're using the silicone for make-up effects purposes, is to use gel food-coloring. It works very well, and retains greater amounts of translucency. The downside is that you will have a bit of color residue that can stain skin or clothes, but not very much. It easily washes off of skin. Clothes are another story. If you're in a pinch and can't find gel-food coloring, you can also use the standard liquid food-coloring, but be aware that it will stain a lot more. For either method, it's best to thoroughly wash your silicone piece with dish-soap and a non-abrasive cloth or brush (a soft tooth-brush usually works) after you de-mold it, and before you apply it to your actor. This will dramatically reduce the residue that could cause the piece to stain.
If you're getting silicone to cast stop-motion puppets, this is a no-brainer: get Dragon Skin! It's strong, it stretches easily, it squishes easily, it always returns to it's shape, it can be colored easily, it can be shiny or it can be matte, and it's semi-translucent so it works great as skin. If you want to dull the shine down to a more natural matte finish like real skin just dust some talc powder on your cast after you pop it out of the mold. Let it sit for a little while (maybe 15-30 minutes) then dust off the excess. You could also then wash the puppet after another hour or so if you want.
For Molding and casting: Universal mold release is good (just make sure it covers silicone and whatever other material you are using for the mold or the cast). An incredibly inexpensive alternative is plain old vaseline (petroleum jelly). Just paint on a thin coat, let it sit 30min before pouring your mold or casting material, and it works beautifully. I've used it often with silicone and resin. Both materials absorb the oil, so cleanup is moot.
Anyway, that's my 2-cents... This is high-quality silicone. Dare I say "the best brand out there"?
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Works well. Worked well for Halloween night
~* When looking to buy a product I always read several reviews first, so while reviewing I try to leave as much honest information as possible to aid others in the buying process. The statements here are based on my opinion and my personal experience only. I rank each product with 1-5-star rating, below you will find what I personally feel each star represents when I am reviewing a product.
1 star = Hate the product- will return
2 star = Strongly Dislike the product- will never purchase again
3 star = Indifferent- Neither like or dislike the product
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5 star = LOVE the product.
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Durable and totally rad looking. Used it to fix our sled instead of discarding it. We used this to repair our cheap plastic sled after it cracked in a thousand million places during an epic snow day. Not only does this tape repair the holes and cracks and hold up well (we've used it several times since then, with only one touch-up application), it looks totally rad. Our sled is now a tie-dye peace warrior sled, uniquely ours among all the other standard-issue sleds on the hilland we didn't put more plastic in the garbage, contributing to the plastic island in the ocean and the choking of wildlife, because we fixed the one we had and will keep fixing it, too!
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InstaMorph, what I should have grown up with. It's so great! A little difficult to work with, but you get the hang of it. A standalone simmering pan with a temperature setting, or a hotplate with a temperature setting, to keep a source of hot water on hand helps speed projects up. As has been mentioned, building in pieces and then assembling the pieces makes it easier to keep the shapes you're looking for. For many projects, InstaMorph is so much better and easier to use than clay or wood or a lot of other common materials. It is also very tough. I built a key chain thing, hard to describe, but a 1cm by perhaps 2mm diameter cylindrical piece has withstood regular abuse for over a month. It has some give when hard, so it won't crack or shatter, but it is stiff enough for most shapes and roles. 12 oz goes a long way! If you just need a little bit, you probably won't need the bigger jars, but I love having it on hand anyway!
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Till then I am counting on these patches to keep the leather split from getting worse. If you have a small area and it . I wish these came in more colors. I am using this as a temp fix on my truck seat. It is an older truck so I will likely buy seat covers that should fix the problem. Till then I am counting on these patches to keep the leather split from getting worse.
If you have a small area and it matches your color it will likely work but there will be an edge to this product after you apply it. I would think over time this edge will start to lift depending on the amount of traffic it gets. I can't say for sure this will happen but it seems logical.
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This is a great box for the price. This is a great box for the price. I found it to be made well considering cost, although you should know what you're buying when it comes to an unfinished wood box. I did find some compartments to be sloppily glued and not quite straight, but they can be removed if pushed with some pressure so as not to break the wood and set back straight. I was also able to remove some pieces by breaking them off to make room for longer items.
My only complaint and albeit not so much the manufactures fault but my own was accidentally slicing the plastic top straight through edge to edge. When I received the item I used a razor blade to cut the tape open on the box, and inadvertently sliced the super thin plastic top! I had some glass from an old frame I managed to cut to size and after disasembaling the lid, was able to sand it down to fit the glass thickness. I also stained and sanded some odd edges and overall its a great buy for storing collections!
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Okay when mixed properly ..curing takes too long but clear from what i can tell so far .second purchase. Ordered before but the picture on the box isn't the same one on the box I received.. The pic here has a wine glass on it however the one I got (twice on different occasions) has a the same pictures as the purple box when I was on alumiltes website (I didn't order directly from the bcoz shipping cost more than the product lmao) its also boxed with a wine glass on the front of the box ..So I'm not sure if I'm purchasing a reject item ..Boxing n labeling means a lot to me because I'm using this stuff to make handcrafted items I plan to sell however when I mixed this stuff properly it seemed to work but I haven't put anything I used it on in the dishwasher or on items that can be used for food not sure how long items will last or if they will yellow over time. Hope to come back and leave a review once I do find out that information. Good seems to be what's need though .fast delivery and goes on clear from what I can tell its better than triple thick just doesn't dry as quickly but triple thick leaves a white residue and if put on thick than the items are ruined sadly enough it has the drying quickly factor which is more than needed instead of this taking 28 days to cure but I'll see if the wait is worth it n I'll b back to let u guys know
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Poor Quality & Difficult to Use. I thought it'd be straight forward and easy to use, but it turns out to be poor quality and very hard on the hands! Not once out of 300+ tries did it cut a perfect design, neither on the paper itself nor the heart cutout. All the edges were fuzzy, about 1/4 of the time it tore the paper. I had to make do with it for a bridal shower decoration utilizing the heart cutouts but I ended up having to hand-trim every single heart with scissors. After about the 10th punch one of the metal dowels broke off. A day later a 2nd dowel broke. By the 3rd day the metal was becoming so dull it would rip regular printer paper instead of cutting through it.
Caveat: I was using it to cut cardstock mostly, but even using it right out of the box with regular printer paper it wasn't doing a good job
Not only that but it takes so much effort and physical strength to punch the pattern. I'm a 5'8" female athlete who regularly lifts and works out and after about 20 punches my hands hurt and arms were so fatigued. I had to stand and press with my body weight. I would NOT recommend this product at all. I'm returning mine.
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Not as advertised -- received different product. Bought this for my traditional spinning wheel. Instructions for product as received state it is for the Elizabeth spinning wheel. I attempted to install but could not because the treadles are not as pictured. For example, there is not the angled brace connected to the first treadle. Instead, each treadle connects to an indpendent shaft at the end, like the one on the right in the picture. The treadles could not even be installed because the legs were in the way. I must return and purchase from another seller. I do not think there is a on-size-fits-all conversion kit. There should be a drop-down to select your particular wheel, like other sites have.
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Helpful. This stencil is actually really cool. It has punched dots on the side so you can keep it in a filofax or franklin covey planner. I don't use that kind of planner often anymore but, if I did it would be nice to have this with me often. It can be fragile, though, so it is important to keep it in a place where it can be placed flat. I have bent a couple of the edges and some of the edges on the insert cutouts just by accidentally smushing it when putting it away. That was my fault though, and not a stencil issue. I think I get the most use out of the lines for the "to do" or list section. For the price, this is a nice little stencil.
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Glitter in perfect condition. Amazon always sends great condition Sargent glitter.
I hate to say this, but I made a similar purchase (last year) from Hobby Lobby online. Of the two boxes of glitters and one embossing pen set, all but three glitters were rock hard and dry. I will never order this product form Hobby Lobby online again. However, I will order it from Amazon. EVERY time I do, Amazon sends me great quality glitter Sargent product.
In all fairness, I have never complained to Hobby Lobby about the above problem, I just stopped ordering Sargent glitter from them. So, they have had no opportunity to correct my awful online experience.
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Great scissors. These are the first scissors of this style that we have purchased. We mainly chose these because of the price. We are very happy with ease and comfort of using them for cutting rag quilts, especially after using just regular scissors to accomplish the same task (both of us ended up with numb/sore thumbs even after splitting up snipping duties on our first rag quilt).
We can't compare to any other brands because these are our first pair, but these are sharp, ergonomic/comfortable and the price seems to make them a very good value. They make doing a rag quilt a fun project in stead of pain in the thumb/hand.
Would highly recommend these scissors.
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Fun for kids. This is a fantastic set of glass shapes! They would look awesome scattered on a table for a special occassion or event. You could use them in a glass vase if you just wanted to use them for a pop of color.
The box I received contained three individual net bags of glass shapes. There was a variety of colors and shapes. Each bag weighed in at a half pound and was easy to open. There were crescents, hearts and sea life among the bags. Plus plenty of other shapes.
My son loves to collect gems and stones and already had a pile of the little glass flat marbles for vases. So we are using these as rewards. So far so good!
We might also use these in a craft project for his teachers and grandparents.
I did purchase this set of 6 bags of glass shapes at a discounted price in return for providing my honest and unbiased opinion.
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Two of the brands were the Realeather brand which were excellent quality and no issues and were made in the . I ordered one roll and then two others. Two of the brands were the Realeather brand which were excellent quality and no issues and were made in the US as advertised. One roll sent was a Tandy brand instead of Realeather and was basically junk. After wrapping half a bow handle, a split section of the lace came up and I had to cut off that 15 feet and start over. Three wraps into that and the lace tapered to paper thin and broke. This time I pulled off several feet and found another flaw. I started over a third time and this time made it to the end of the handle. The Tandy brand they sent is made in India (says so right on the bottom of the spool) NOT the US as stated in the add. Only by this lace from the seller if they make it clear they will send the Realeather brand. I ended up only completing one bow handle instead of three due to the bad Tandy roll and it wasted my time and money. Tandy is another American brand that has sold out using a good name for an inferior product.
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first time glass cutter and managed to cut a perfect circle on my 3rd try. I'm a first time glass cutter and managed to cut a perfect circle on my 3rd try. I put the glass on a cushion of grip liner and pushed down hard with my palm as I scored it. All 3 times, I got a very good score. I then turned it over and, keeping it on the grip liner, pressed on the circle with my thumbs, to make the score deeper. All of this went well all 3 times.
Where I had problems was removing the glass around the circle. For the first 2, I tried a technique learned on You Tube, in which you make a number of small, straight scores (at 90 degrees to the circular score) from the circle out to the edge of the glass all the way around the circle. Then you use running pliers to snap the glass off. Only problem was the the straight line ended up extending into the circle and so my circle was perfect, but broken into several pieces.
What worked was what was suggested in the Easy-Cut instructions, which was to make scores that are themselves curved (not straight) and extend out from the circular score at a much smaller angle than 90 degrees. I tried doing one of these scores free hand and felt like I was going to make a mess of it, so I made a template for the scores out of an old report cover that's made of thin, but very stiff cardboard. It's a circle, but about 2 inches larger in diameter than the circle I was cutting. Using that as a guide for my glass cutter, I made a good number of curved scores from the center to the edge and was able to snap them off with the running pliers successfully, without also cracking the circle.
The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is that the cutting assembly was not assembled and just fell out of the box when I opened it. They do ship it with the cutting arm out of the drill shaft, and they give a reason for that. But there seemed to be no reason for these small parts (the part with the blades, a screw, and a washer) to be in there without being enclosed in something. And there were no instructions as to how to assemble it. I looked at pictures online and figured it out and so it's working. But I'm glad none of the parts scattered when I opened it.
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Just a clear finish, bad description. Glitter Blast? Where's the glitter?
I ordered this for my daughter's bike that I was refurbishing. It was the final step before we put it back together in time for her cousin's visit. We wanted a clear glitter - just sparkles, no color. This is the product description:
"Krylon Glitter Blast gives you a uniquely intense sparking (sic) glitter finish with a paten (sic)-pending product unlike anything else on the market. A 5.75oz can product which can adheres well to most surface, even plastics and craft foam. An exceptional product will add texture, fun finishes for holiday crafts, and amazing glitter products. "
Sounds like exactly what I was looking for, huh? But nooo glitter here. This is just a clear top coat. Like any other clear poly coat that doesn't advertise itself as "glitter". No "texture". No "fun finish". Argh! And I don't have time to re-order. I have to put this bike back together today...
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Awesome snips. I love these. I bought my first pair over 10 years ago. I use them for indoor house plants. They give me the control I want to slip in between leaf stems. Unfortunately I made the mistake of using them on an outdoor plant that had a good 1/2" stem and I broke one of the blades. Sad, for me. My original pair came with a tip sheath that I kept to use on the ones that I purchased now. I love them.
I'm not really certain how people can complain that a pair of snips are too sharp. Unless you have young children, in which case they shouldn't be within their reach, or you are completely unhandy with scissors, is there really anything that's too sharp? I want all of my scissors to cut. I think for that they need to be sharp ... I could be mistaken though. I often am.
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A Beautiful Product. As I was waiting for this glitter was wondering what it was like as I have been trying to use the fine size glitter. The ad itself doesn't give much detail, I find the fine doesn't stick that well or show up well. To my surprise it was good size and sparkles like diamonds too as I was making hand crafted Christmas cards. There is some thing else great about these too. As you take the tape off that holds the top closed, you do have to open very carefully, but the plus is if you are working on a table as you shake off the excess, you can take the main opening of the top off and brush the excess glitter back into the jar. This is a product I love and makes my work look professional.
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Great for card making, scrapbooking and more. The tape shipped pretty fast from China. I ordered on May 7th and received on May 27th. Unfortunately the listing doesn't state the dimensions of the tape but does state you will get random designs. I received a white tape with the bow design, a green tape with the bow design and a purple tape with the star design.
If you get your magnifing glass out, you can barely read the label where the dimensions are. Each tape is 18mm tall by 1m long. For the price the size is pretty reasonable. The tape seems pretty sticky and held on well to where I applied it.
Except for receiving the same pattern for two of the tapes, I am pretty satisfied.
***SELLER*** ------- If you add the dimensions to the listing, you will get better reviews. People will know exactly what they are purchasing.
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Super excited. I didn't know these looms existed until I saw a news feature about a 91 year old man who made 8,000 hats for the homeless while he was in hospice. He was using a knitting loom. Previously I took a knitting class and had a difficult time with it. Maybe because I'm a lefty, not sure. When these looms arrived our family immediately bought some yarn and started making hats. I made my hat within about 5 hours. My very first hat! I was/am so super excited! I added a pom pom on the top (thanks youtube!) I can't wait to make more hats! I'm not sure how others here are making scarves with the round looms but I hope I can figure it out. Also, as a lefty I go clockwise which seems to work great. Enjoy!
Update: It's been a few months now and I'm still knitting happily. I'm making hats for the Troops, the homeless, cancer patients and blankets for NICU babies. Does life get any better than this?!
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Great for DIY bin hamster cages, just make sure your hamster can't actually make it up there. Saw someone left a question about using this for a Hamster bin cage, and yes you could use it to make a lid mesh for it! Have two hamsters cages that I made with this mesh with only duct tape. It holds up really well. Just wish that it wasn't folded because it just looks kinda a little ugly with all the fold creases. HOWEVER, since this mesh is very easy to cut with your regular household scissors, I wouldn't recommend it if there's a way your hamster can actually get up to the actual top and start chewing on it to get out. Never had a problem with that though, unsure if a hamster would even make it up there to start chewing. Also, a little warning that the wire ends are very sharp if you end up trimming some parts.
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Easy to use and does the job well. As a beginning yarn crafter I didn't realize how many skeins of yarn actually needed to be wound into ball. This little machine does an excellent job. It comes in two pieces, the base and the cone, and is easily assembled with a single twist. It attaches to a surface with a single clamp which is tightened or loosened by the center red knob. No tools required. Once it is secured to a table simply thread the yarn through the metal stick on the side and pinch it in the cuts on top of the cone. Start turning the wheel to wind the yarn. That is all there is to it!
While it is possible to work without a swift, I highly recommend getting one to work with open skeins and a yarn winder. It is much easier to wind yarn that is already secured and won't knot up in the process!
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Best fabric glue ever. I tried a lot of fabric glues and most didn't hold well enough for daily use of the glued item. Platinum Bond bucks that trend and, after 3 or 4 tubes, I've glued dozens of fabrics and leathers with great success. I hemmed sleeves of leather jackets and glued them and, years later, still holding strong. Glued patches on jeans and washed dozens of times and, yep, holding fast. I customized dividers for camera bags and even repaired small leather parts on shoes. Again, years later, still bonding like a champ. Thank you Aleene, queen 'o glue! Now, while the queen's Platinum Bond is wonderful glue for fabric, squeezing the tube into the applicator and directly onto cloth is awkward at best. The best way to use it is to squeeze out what you need on a piece of paper and apply with a tiny spatula.
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This is a very good product. This is a great product. I also had an experience Identical to woodzy, but it was clearly my fault. I didn't make enough to do the job and was very late in getting a second batch ready. Had I calculated a little and not worried so much about the cost of the product I would have been much better off. I work with expensive wood and was able to recover the piece a week later once it cured to a point where I could take off the product with very low grit sanding tools.
I've learned a few things; 1) This is very important! use a good quality heat gun AND NOT A TORCH! The Milwaukee heat gun works great and you won't be practicing your 911 dialing skills for getting the firehouse to visit your workshop ;-) 2) use this product during warm months, or get the temp way up in your work space. Full cure time can triple during winter. 3) don't skimp, if you make too much, have a small project going that you can use the waste product on. You'll eventually get the amounts right, with practice. 4) and most importantly if you're working in a small shop, have a clean up plan before mixing. I line my project area with taped together newspaper (see picture), because if you're not liberal on your edges you'll be mixing more in a few days for the same project, meaning your going to have lots of dripping. 4) belt sand the "driplets" once your project is cured, I start at 80 grit on my belt sander and work up to 320, take your time, rushing will have you mixing again. One other thing I've discovered, after about a week of curing, I paste wax my tops, it really seems to add even more to the luster and perceived depth of the coat.
If you've had good results with the product, you know what I'm talking about.
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These are a good thickness and the quality is good. UPDATE: I've changed this from a 3 start to a 5 star because it turns out I didn't realize there's a very thin film on both sides that comes off and does indeed mean this sheet is clear see-through (unlike stated in my first review).
(Old Statement): These are a good thickness and the quality is good. However, they are NOT totally clear, as suggested in the description and in the Seller response to a question asked. They are a cloudy white and, while you can see through it, not clearly. If you don't care about that aspect, these are a perfectly good product, but if it's important that you have genuinely clear sheets, then this is not the right product.
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Does the job, BUT hole placement is NOT ADJUSTABLE . My current hole puncher is one of those super old, one arm, heavy duty metal, "gotta really put your muscle in it" hole punchers. Basically, almost any hole puncher would have been an improvement. But, what I like about the PaperPro is that it does not require your full body weight to close, holds the paper "holes" in the compartment until you are ready to dispose of them, the hole cuts are fairly clean, and you can lock the arm and store in in a cabinet or drawer. The ONLY thing I would have preferred is if the hole placements were adjustable. This hole puncher is perfect for the home, office or classroom.
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Three Years Later and the Tape Still Performs As it Should. I was extremely surprised at all the bad reviews. I purchased my Plus Repositionable Glue Tape on February 28th 2014. That is going on 4 years ago. The tape still does its job. I had gotten sick and was unable to craft the past few years. I just started up again an this tape was fine, it did its job. I compared it to the plus permanent glue tape and they both did what they were supposed to. When I tried to reposition the permanent tape the paper ripped and ruined "the project".lol The repositionable tape did its job too. It let me reposition my item with no damage to either piece of paper. So unless they changed the formulation or something I am perfectly satisfied with their performance. Especially three and a half years after they were purchased. I had to throw away many different glues and glue tapes in the past couple of weeks so I appreciate the ones that are still fine.
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Durable little punch. Ordered this little punch for the very tedious job of making confetti.....A LOT of it! For the amount of crown confetti I needed for my event it would have cost a fortune & the majority of the confetti I wanted was white on one side. Who is going to flip each piece of confetti...not me. I am very happy with this little punch. It did the job I needed & still has a lot of life left in it. I made my confetti out of metallic paper; so the ware on it was much more than normal. The lubricating & sharpening tips on the package actually helped & I believe made my task a lot easier. This little punch saved me a substantial amount of money and did it job beyond expectation,. Very pleased
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Good for eye glasses pad. Used for eye glasses. They have a plastic bridge with no pad. I use Sugru to make a rubber pad in the middle to form it to my face and to give it a little bit of grip on my nose. As you can see it worked fairly well. The differnce in the shades of black is is actually less noticeable in real life and than in the photo. It's not as grippy as I had hoped but it did form to my contact area directly against my nose. I pressed it against my nose before it cured. Also I have noticed no skin reaction to the food fully cured rubber.
[UPDATE] The product is non slip enough for a nose guard on glasses. The problem I found after extensive use of the new nose guard is that it retains an odor after sweating (exercise) and its' difficult to clean it enough to remove the odor. I've had to use alcohol to kill the bacteria causing the odor. It may be too porous a material and it's too prone to harboring odor causing bacteria. I don' recommend it for glasses repair.
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Floral mold makes lovely chocolates, lotion bars, jello wigglers, or whatever you'd like. High quality, durable silicone mold. I purchased this silicone mold to make lotion bars, although they can be used for chocolates, jello wigglers, or just about anything you would like to pour into small molds. The four different floral shapes are about 1-1/2 inches in diameter and about 3/4 inch deep. You can make 15 floral shaped bars at a time with this mold. The entire mold is 11-1/2 inches by 6-3/4 inches and it has a small hole punched in each corner for ease of use in pulling from an oven, hanging up to dry, or whatever you need them for. It is clearly a well-made, high quality product, which appears to be very durable.
I was looking for a pretty floral design for my lotion bars and I am glad I chose this one. It has 4 different types of flowers so that my lotion bars are not all the same design. The bars were very easy to remove from the mold because it is very flexible. The mold is simple to work with, simple to fill, and simple to clean because it goes right in the dishwasher! This is my first experience with a silicone mold and I am definitely hooked.
The mold can withstand below zero icy cold temperatures (-40 degrees C) and very hot temperature of up to almost 500 degrees F (230 degrees C). It can be used in the oven (not open flame), freezer, and microwave, so you can make almost anything you'd like in these molds! It's very nice for baking special treats.
I really like my floral silicone mold and expect it to last a long time. I can highly recommend this product.
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Hard to justify the cost; hard to argue with the results. Ouch! That's for the cost. You save a tiny bit ordering from the manufacturer. But you can't argue with the results. It is FAST. It is hard. It can be used warm or cool for different amounts of doming. It's easy to place. A bit tough to squeeze the bottle. And it's thick at room temp, so you have to apply good pressure with both hands. It doesn't drip, it's not prone to spilling over. It doesn't spread too well, but adding small extra drops here and there do blend and self-level well, providing you are inside. I wouldn't work with this product outside, even in the shade it sets up as its dropping into your piece. Also I noticed if you put it out in blazing noon sun, it cures instantly, but hazy. The earlier morning sun cures it to a clear shine, but it has to be 100% exposed to light to cure. So the bottom will not cure, even with space for light to reach the bottom. You must flip everythings over to cure the bottom or the sides or edges of your piece. It sands well, but is surprisingly time consuming to sand. And I didn't like the idea of ordering "matte" but it is fully shiny. It is not at all matte.
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Does not look like the pictured shade of red. I ordered these originally several months ago and they were fantastic. They were a dark, slightly shimmery red color that was perfect. I just reordered the exact same item and it is a completely different shade. It's flat and a much lighter red- not at all like the last set I ordered. I attached an image- it's kinda hard to tell the difference with the picture quality, but the sets I just received look nothing like the previous set. Really annoying since I want all my seals to be the same color. That being said, the wax burns well. I didn't have a problem with flaming wax landing on the paper, which is why I gave it two stars instead of one. I will be returning the new sets I just ordered and looking for something closer to the previous shade.
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Absolutely fantastic for this price. This set is fantastic and we will definitely be buying another when we eventually run out of bands. You get so many colors and styles of bands and they're super stretchy. My daughter and I made almost 20 bracelets the first day (which barely put a dent in the amount of bands you get) and only found 1 band broken in the box. They really hold up to being pulled, the quality is excellent and they don't smell at all. The charms are adorable and the beads are easy to add to your designs. But you do need a pliers of some kind to make sure the charms are secure all the way when you add them to the bands. The box is huge but only comes with storage spaces for the bands themselves, a few slots for the clips would be nice since you get so many clips too. My only other complaint is that the bands do have a tendency to be stuck together so you can't just reach in and take what you need as you go along, unless you don't mind having to separate them as you're adding them to your design. An easy fix is just removing a bunch from the box and separating them before you start so honestly that's not a big problem. We literally made bracelets for hours and my daughter is 6 so this is an absolutely wonderful item/project.
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Wax went on easy. Used the hair dryer method to melt the . I was attempting to wax a cotton jacket. Wax went on easy. Used the hair dryer method to melt the wax into the jacket. It looked great and was fairly easy compared to using other waxes. I did two layers and focused a lot on the shoulders. I used about half the bar of wax.
Results: The jacket looked exactly the same before I waxed the coat. No sticky/greasy residue at all. There was no smell to the wax either. I left it to cure a little bit more overnight and in the morning I lightly sprayed it with water. The water didn't repel off the jacket. Water soaked right through.
Maybe I will try to add more layers of wax...
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Great for DIY Wedding Projects. I LOVE this tape... yes, an odd thing to say, but it is AMAZING! I have been using this tape for my DIY wedding and it is super easy to use and has a very strong adhesive so it stays! Just be sure to place it correctly the first time because you will not get that sucker back off!
I have used it to make my pocket fold invites (for the actual pocket and to adhere the actual invite), my card-stock boxes for the candy bar, my escort cards and table numbers. This stuff is well worth it, I am positive it would work beautifully for any type of paper crafting/scrap booking.
As a heads up... I was disappointed at first because the paper backing on the tape would not come up all the way and would leave half the backing on the tape so it looked fuzzy. DON'T PANIC! I discovered that the backing is thicker than I though so when I went to pull it up I was dividing it myself. Whoops, my bad. I found a small tweezers helpful to avoid this and haven't had an issue since.
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This actually makes storage easy. In addition. I was a bit nervous when I first pulled this hole punch out of the box. It is much smaller than ones I've had in the past. The ones I've used before have always been the full length of the paper (8.5X11). This main punching apparatus of this one is not that long, but there is a stopper that extends further out and helps position the paper perfectly. This actually makes storage easy. In addition, it has a locking mechanism that allows you to lock the hole punch in the down position. I didn't think that would really matter, but now I always keep it locked (lots of little fingers at my house), and I really like it. The function of the hole punch is really nice. It easily punches the 12 sheets it claims to. I can push it a little further, but by 17 sheets, it has trouble punching all the way through. As long as I keep it below 15 pieces of paper, it is super easy to execute. A few more pieces, and it requires a little more pushing to get it to punch through. By 17 sheets it has trouble. It definitely holds up to its claim of 12 pieces of paper though. Very little effort is needed at 12 pieces. I have used my hole punch a lot, and I have not noticed any decrease in function/sharpness.
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Best Cutting Blades Ever. I love the pen blades. First of all you get three different size and type of blade. Second they are retractable no worrying about a cover coming off and a young child plays with it. I feel that to move the blade to the down position would be hard for a small child. I am not saying let a two year old play with them, just that you have time to get it from them without them getting sliced. I had a retractable knife from EK Success however the slide always popped out so you didn't have a secure cutting blade it could pop off at any time and retract the blade. Not an issue with these, they stay in the blade down position until you want to retract the blade. I am so excited I don't have to use x-acto knives any more. I have never liked their feel in my hand or how I had to risk getting cut to change the blade. I am a multi-medium craft person, and I can use these in many situations. Once you use these you will never ever go back to a different utility knife.
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Versatile, rare under appreciated product! Tons of potential. Versatile product with tons of potential. Ive used it for a few pieces on costumes (mainly sculpting bones) but I was also able to make faux orc tusks that I molded to my teeth, and were thus very comfortable. Got tons of attention and questions on how I made the teeth / bones. Careful if you plan on painting it with acrylics, I was rushing my costume and just slapped some coats on and didn't seal it or prime it. It chipped and wore off with water, which was to be expected. Just be sure to use different paints, the Instamorph pigment, or properly prime / seal.
Product itself is great, even better when using a heat gun for longer mold times.
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1000 paper crane kit is affordable and recommended for a very thoughtful gift. I bought this paper to fold the legendary 1000 paper cranes for my ailing father. I wanted a small sized paper to have an easier time mounting and presenting the cranes. The paper itself is nicely colored but comes in a much lighter stock than I'm used to for origami paper. The backside is slightly opaque, so you don't get the nice contrast of the color/design and white backing in your designs, but it'll do for the price. The paper is cut square and to the given measurement, comes well protected in double plastic covering and includes directions for folding a crane. Well recommended for a cheap 1000 paper crane gift.
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You can do it- so easy! Five star customer service. I ordered this leather repair kit to fix some tears that had developed on our 50 year old leather sofa. I was surprised that I, as a non-artist, could match the color so precisely using the guide that is included with the product. The adhesive did the trick and I'm now hopeful we can get another decade out of this sofa. Furthermore, I experienced a level of customer service with this company that is uncommon this day in age. When it became apparent that I was going to be in need of more of a certain color to complete the repair, I emailed the company and they promptly shipped me what I needed, free of charge. It's exciting to know that you can DIY a leather repair so inexpensively and effectively. My Mom's recliner is going to be my next project!
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Such Thin, Much Shiny, Wow. This is the first Washi tape I have ever purchased and I'm glad I snagged this stuff. I see a lot of complaints about how thin it is but I loooove it! This awesome seller included a role of "normal" washi, I think I have no frame of reference yet though, and I don't like it nearly as much. (Though that may be because it's bishounen tape LOL) I have used this all over my fresh April Bullet Journal and in one of my organized sketchbooks, I love the variety of patterns and colors. The metallic details really makes the tape pop on the pages and I really like it. It sticks with no problems, I have easily taped down stuff to pages and I'm not worried about it falling out.
Shockingly even though I'm an artist I fail at "aesthetic" stuff. This tape makes me feel like I'm achieving that in my bujo and even though I doubt anyone will be jealous of my sticker slathered pages I feel slightly less lame about my skills.
My one complaint and the reason it doesn't get five full stars is because pen doesn't stick to it.
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These scissors really make the cut. Pardon the pun, but c'mon - I had to do it.
If you haven't owned good scissors, you're really missing out. I recently started sewing and decided to invest in some quality tools. These have a good and even weight to them and are a WORLD of difference away from the $10 no-name scissors I had previously bought from the fabric store. The 8" are a good length for my sewing projects, and they've not seemed to dull at all. These are the kind of scissors you keep around forever - Gingher even offers sharpening and maintenance services on their scissors for a few bucks.
Also, being a lefty in a righty world, I had never used proper left-handed scissors. Holy moly - if you're a lefty, these are a must.
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Will order this again. I used this product to mount fabric on the back of an Ikea Billy Bookcase. It comes out in a very nice fine spray, so you can layer it as much as you want to get the amount of adhesive you want. The fabric i mounted was a light-weight woven upholstery fabric with light backing on it; I sprayed both the fabric and the back of the bookcase to get a nice adherence and I didn't notice any bleed-through of the spray onto the face of the fabric or any discoloration. if you are using a thin printed fabric i would try a small sample first and let it dry. A couple of times i had to re-position the fabric and did so immediately; it easily pulled up and laid back down and stuck. I sprayed outside - even though the spray is direct i don't think there is any way you can do this indoors and contain the mist from getting on other items. Also, when i sprayed a large piece of fabric, i did a section at a time, exposing the face of the fabric, and realized the mist was lightly coating it, so i covered it with newspaper to prevent it from getting tacky. there was a slight smell from the glue that lingered afterwards, but i left it outside and i don't smell anything a day later.
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Good pens. If you have the kind of experience that I have in general with pens that need to shook and activated, you may not be surprised. Our small pen worked perfect. The ink is clear and dark and easy to read on the counter. I think the size of the writing is great for the Chalky Talky Labels which are spectacular. I would not use a larger pen. However, our large pen would not work no matter what we pushed, pressed, and pleaded. Amazon made it right and refunded some of the cost and I tossed that pen. Storage savings. Otherwise it would have been a 5 star! Ink does not smudge. Just let it rest a second and finish your other labels before you start applying to your containers.
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Works great, bakes clear, can be rebaked. I use this for almost all my projects now. The Sculpey Bake and Bond works great! It bakes to a clear finish, so where your repair or addition is, it is not noticeable. It holds much better than any glues I have tried. The consistency is just right also. It is just sticky enough before it is baked that you have time to support the pieces. I use aluminum foil to hold and support the pieces. It can be rebaked many times as long as you keep the temperature on the low side so your piece does not burn. I wish I had this when I first started playing with polymer clay years ago. It makes it so much easier to build bigger pieces and to fix broken bits.
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Largest Amplify Shears--Mixed Media Ideal Scissors. *****
These crafting scissors are the largest version of the Fiskars AmplifyTM Mixed Media line. They cut through all types of heavy and/or thick mixed media like cardboard, chipboard, fabric, leather, wallpaper, etc. leaving a crisp clean even cut. I did not try out anything super-thick, as they are just scissors, not industrial quality cutters, intended to be used for crafting--I had no trouble cutting anything in my craft supply. The grip is soft and comfortable, and easy on my hands.
I worked with the the 8 inch shears first. Unfortunately, I started out by running my index finger over the blade to see how sharp it was, and found out that they are incredibly sharp! (I had a long, painful cut as a result, but that was my own stupidity, and a credit to the scissors; I honestly have never owned scissors that were so sharp before!) The scissors have a blade protector and I would highly recommend using it and warn anyone else who does that the scissors are super sharp.
In the enclosed literature, Fiskars includes information about other scissors they have for mixed-media, varying the length and function a bit. They are all quite expensive, and in my opinion, worth the money. They make scissors that are one smaller (the 8 inch) and one size smaller, but with a different blade, more like a longer snip at 6 inches.
Highly recommended.
*****
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I have 6 GINGHER scissors (shears) so I love the brand. I ordered these shears to cut rag quilts. They are really sharp and cut through four layers of two cotton and two flannel fabrics without problems. I did find they are slightly harder to close than my other GINGHER shears. I have tendinitis in my thumb but did not find it fatigued my hand too badly. I just spaced out my cutting not to do all the cutting in one sitting. I think the sharpness of the shears and the fact that they can be resharpened makes them worth the money. I have 6 GINGHER scissors (shears) so I love the brand. My oldest pair is 25 years old and they continue to be my best cutting shears. Until I bought these, I didn't know how dull they had become. I have never had them resharpened) I didn't give these shears a 5 star because they are a little harder to close even when not cutting four layers of fabric. In my opinion the other brand spring loaded shears are easier to close but are not as sharp therefore needing more pressure to actually cut the fabric. The safety latch was hard to disengage initially but after a few times it wasn't a problem.
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Punch Through. Youll need a lot of counter or desk space on which to keep this hole puncher by Rapesco. I was impressed by the size its footprint is huge 1x1x1. Partly, thats due to its paper-holding platform which insures the paper lays flat (in shorter models the paper drapes off the far end) with two staggered guides to hold the sides in place. Its also due to the huge punching arm - the length is proportional to its power which can crisply punch through 100 sheets. The arm leverage, the sharpened punchers, the guides, and the ingenious punch boards produce a remarkably clean hole in the paper.
My pic shows my old model on the right, purchased from the GPO more than 20 years ago. Its limitations included a 10-15 sheet punching load that frequently jammed and which produced scruffy holes that snagged on the binder rings. The Rapesco is a significant step up with a design that corrects all the flaws and inadequacies of other models. With this piece of equipment, its not if you can spare the space, but should you. If home or office-based punching is important to your operations, you should.
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Outstanding Product. I purchased a Logan 301-S mat cutter on Thursday 10/4/07. I opened the box and the first thing I did was watch the videos. On Friday 10/5/07 I returned the still new and unused 301-S and exchanged it for the 450 Intermediate. I didn't even know what a mat cutter looked like until Wednesday 10/3/07. I purchased a 32 x 40 mat board and Friday evening I cut my first mats. I cut 6, 11 x 14 mats and from the cutouts I cut 6, 8 x 10 mats. I cut 12 perfect mats my first time using the Logan 450 Intermediate mat cutter never having seen or used any mat cutter before!! This mat cutter is AWESOME and easy to use for the greenest beginner like myself. Construction is of high quality and the price is great!
Unlike the reviewer that said the scale is off, mine cut exactly right on the dot. Maybe he can call them and they'll replace it. I found out right away that their customer support is far above and beyond the normal.
A great product from a great company.
Looking for a good home use mat cutter? Look no futher!
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I wasted a lot of sheets before I got smart about . I use this stuff to adhere vellum embellishments to cards. The first few times I tried this, it was a big mess. I couldn't get the adhesive to adhere--as soon as I pulled the acetate backing off, the adhesive would come up off the paper, too. I wasted a lot of sheets before I got smart about it.
This is how I got it to work:
1. Cut a piece of the vellum adhesive sheet so that's it's just big enough for the vellum embellishment you're trying to adhere.
2. Peel the white release paper off and lay the vellum embellishment onto the adhesive (it's attached to the clear acetate piece). Put the white release paper back on and burnish with a brayer or bone folder tool. If you have a die cutting machine like a Sizzix Big Shot or a Cuttlebug, you can sandwich the piece between the cutting plates and run it through. The idea is to make sure the adhesive sticks to the paper.
3. Carefully peel the white release paper off.
4. BEFORE you peel the vellum piece off the clear acetate sheet, rub away all the excess adhesive from the sides of your vellum piece. It should ball up easily. This step is super important. It ensures that the adhesive won't stick to the clear acetate piece and pull the adhesive off the vellum piece along with it.
Hope this helps.
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A genuine life saver. I bought the 42" parallel straightedge from them, needing to finally making my own drafting table at an affordable price. This honestly fit the bill, I was so nervous when deciding whether or not to purchase it because there were so many mixed reviews and a lot of them mentioning missing parts. Well, I can now honestly say I am considering buying a second bar from them to make another table so that I can work in two different spaces (my class studio and my temporary home known as the dorm) due to the huge distance and other reasons. It's a good buy, if they don't send you the black screws don't worry about and just use the silver ones. Everything was in tact and nothing was missing, it was super easy to set up and I love it. It locks and won't slide if you turn the nob on top and although it does shift right and left it stays perfectly parallel. I'm pretty rough with my stuff and a lot of my classmates who have maylines already have them broken and they take really good care of them from my knowledge.
If you are on a tight budget like myself this is a good buy in so many ways and you are unlikely to regret it.
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Great paper for the price. I've been an origami enthusiast for many years and have paid varying amounts of money for origami paper. This is one of the best deals I have found anywhere for origami paper.
Things you should know about this product:
- It is NOT high-quality origami paper. Know what to expect and you will not be disappointed. It is slightly pulpy and can get worn down in areas where many folds intersect.
- This paper is indispensable for practice and learning how to fold new models. Come on, would you really want to waste a sheet of expensive washi paper trying to fold something you've never attempted before?
- It is colored on both sides.
- You really get the most bang for your buck with this product. 500 sheets at a time also makes it suitable for modular origami, which requires many sheets of paper of the same size.
- The color selection is acceptable. You get a total of ten different colors: brown, dark green, light green, blue, light blue, lavender, red, fuschia, orange, and yellow. (I would have preferred if they had some more delicate pastel colors in there, but oh well. Unfortunately, their neon-like fuschia color is the closest you can get to pink.)
- Its fold memory is SLIGHTLY less than normal origami paper. ("Normal" meaning the typical one side colored, one side white stuff.) This means that if you fold it, it has more of a tendency to spring back to its original flat form. To give you a general idea: on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being cardboard and 10 being aluminum foil, I would rate "normal" origami paper to be about a 6 and this product to be about a 5.
- It does not have any curling problems like regular one-sided origami paper has. If you place it flat on a table, its ends will not roll up or curl. (I always found this to be really annoying...) I imagine it has to do with the fact that the fibers used in this paper are a little bit thicker and rougher than what is used in other origami papers.
Although it is not the highest quality origami paper, I rate it 5 out of 5 because of its price and the sheer number of sheets you get.
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Ah-mazing stuff. Dragon Skin is quite tough and durable as well! I've had the chance to use it in a few makeup appliances and it's quite amazing stuff. The test castings I did are still as durable and stretchy today as they were 2 years ago. I highly recommend using a vacuum chamber to remove the air bubbles when your done mixing though, as air bubbles tend to weaken super thin edges and cause tears to occur.
Overall, Dragon Skin Q is the best as it sets in 75 minutes (less if the environment is warmer) and is ready in no time flat. Key things to remember:
- No sulfur clays. Platinum silicones are sensitive to most things and from my tests conclude that it won't cure or cures sticky. Urethane and Latex also inhibit platinum silicones from curing as well.
- Very thick. It's like pouring a heavy syrup and you get a workout mixing it, but it's so worth it in the end.
- Latex based adhesives WILL NOT WORK. Skin tite is a silicone based adhesive that is made for these types of appliances is made by Smooth-On works best.
- Super strong and super stretchy. Will stretch up to a 1000% the original without breaking and snaps back with a bit of force. It's really strong stuff! I had a hard time breaking even a thin casting, very thin will break easily. It's good for those really nasty zombie bites, lol.
- Cured silicone is soft and firm, very smooth with little drag unlike latex but holds textures quite well. Thick castings are quite tough, while thinner castings are quite flexible.
- Easy 1:1 mix. You mix equal halves, no scale needed unless you're trying to be super accurate.
- Highly recommended to pre-mix Part B as directed, this prevents the material from settling especially if in storage a while.
Overall, one of the best materials I've used thus far. I haven't tried it out yet, but I heard from a few folks you can use it as a moldmaking silicone with excellent results. It's best to use a release agent to ensure the mold comes free and that inhibitions doesn't occur.
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The kids will want to do this daily. Beetastic Kids face paint added a new exciting summer activity. We already do lots of crafts and painting in my house with the kids that come over, but this face paint is fool-proof to use and clean up is so easy. We used wet wipes to clean up and even the little faces were completely clean after a few wipes. I just needed to add a drop or two of water for the paint to be ready for the anxiously wiggling kids. The paint brush it comes with along with the applicators and sponges for larger areas make it easy to use and any design friendly. It dries really quick with no cracking. I love the variety of colors and that we could layer over top of the colors without doing more than one coat over. Even the white was vibrant on top of the darker colors and on its own it was not transparent. The possibilities with this are endless.
* We love this paint set and got it at a reduced cost for our honest unbiased review.*
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Fun for kids and the paint is great quality. My daughter was pretty excited for this to come, what kid doesn't love to have their face painted?? I'm not artistic at all but we had a blast with this kit.
The brush and applicators both worked really well. I was not a huge fan of the little sponges and ended up using a makeup brush. The paint is fantastic and gives amazing coverage, with the right tools.
The colors were great, they didn't look washed out and were really vibrant too. We did two different full face paintings and she was thrilled with both of them. If you are doing full face coverage I definitely recommend using a makeup brush or makeup triangle as you will gey more coverage, but the tools included will work greay for smaller designs.
I received this.product for free for reviewing and testing purposes.
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What is all the hype?.. I am not impressed. I will be honest, there is a lot of hype about this stuff but I have not been impressed. Most things I have used this on have still fallen apart, although my daughters shoes started to un-stitch in a few areas, so I used this and then taped it down tight until dry and it has held ok so far. It's kind of a mix between rubber and elmers glue, if it gets on your hand you can rub it off like elmers, not a good sign regarding strength in my opinion.
I used this to glue down the top piece of wood that came off our little two step kid stool and my five year old was able to rip it right off, (although she is a very determined little girl.) i also had wooden eggs with separate egg yolks for the inside and I didn't want my twin toddlers to choke on the yolk so I used this glue to glue it inside the shell. My 20 mos old pulled it out three times! I used enough glue this time that the glue is oozing out the sides and it seems ok now (although it ruined the cuteness of the egg). I won't buy this anymore.
If you need something heavier to hold, then skip this glue.
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Just what I wanted. This all started when our new grandson received a perfect little hand-made beanie in the hospital when he was bornI I decided I wanted to make them for the new babies being born in our local hospital...about ten a day! love my new looms....they are well made and perfect for my purposes! I went to youTube to learn how to knit with the looms and have been turning out baby beanies like crazy...only takes an hour or so to make a baby hat! The only other thing (besides yarn of course) that you would possibly need is a crochet hook to weave in the ends when you are done. The largest size would make a gi-normous hat, but the other three sizes are perfect for babies, kids and normal adult size hats. Kids would love learning to knit this way!
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Scissors for the challenged. These scissors are all they said they would be and much, much more! I've recently started back in sewing after taking some time off. During that time my arthritis has gotten much worse and my hands were starting to feel the effects of using regular scissors to cut heavy materials such as fleece. I started searching on the websites for arthritis sufferers and came across these. I ordered them immediately and when they arrived a few days later couldn't wait to try them. First of all you don't have to fumble around with trying to get your thumb in the hole and then deal with the pain of the way the thumb has to sit. All you do is guide with your fingers and push down with the base of the thumb and palm. When you let go the spring does the rest for you. Now I can keep cutting without having to take a break. I love these and now my husband wants a pair too, for his cutting needs! They are great!
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Melissa and Doug blew it this time. My just-turned-five year old loves puzzles and crafts. I figured this would be right up her alley. I sat with her and talked to her while she did them but she really didn't need any help. Santa's mustache and pompom and center of the star are small enough that they were difficult to handle but the other pieces were fine for her little fingers.
These two ornaments took her about 20 minutes.
The way the pieces fit in the recesses, it's really hard to get them wrong. I thought the stickers would have a gel-like texture and be a little stretchy but they're fairly stiff. That makes it really easy to line them up and if one is not quite right, it's easy to reposition it.
So this was going to be a 5-star review and I was headed straight back to the computer to order some of the more elaborate sets until we tried to hang them in the window. The suction cups barely stuck to the window on their own and they were definitely not strong enough to hold the suncatchers. We wound up having to find another way to hang them. What's worse, when the suncatchers fell, half the stickers popped out! I will say that my daughter was "handling" the stickers more than I would have liked so that may have helped weaken the glue but let's face it, she's the target audience for these and I'm willing to bet she's not the only kid that will touch the stickers while she's working with them.
When it's all said and done, I guess it was reasonable for what I paid. The results definitely look better than some of the painted suncatchers I have from when her brothers were younger. She's proud of them but there's really no creativity involved. I might still pick up one of the bigger sets to have for a rainy day activity but I won't have the expectation that it will last forever.
***Update: A few days later, I'm dropping to one star. It's become part of her morning routine to run to the window and gather up the pieces that have fallen off and try to glue them back on. Even the 5-year old is feeling bummed about this project now. My dilemma is whether it will be more upsetting to throw the darn things away or teach her the concept of craft fails early on. I DEFINITELY will not be purchasing any more of these though. I'd rather clean up dripped paint and look at a blotchy mess than see her disappointment as it falls apart over and over.
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If Sticky is What You Want, You Have It. I bought this to mend my very cherished summer sandal. The body was separating from the sole so after some research, I settled on this goo. Great stuff. My sandal is back to top performing shape. This tube is about the size of a medium tube of toothpaste. However, my only complaint with this product is that I wish they came in and even smaller size because you really do not need that much to have it stick. I only needed to fix 1/2 of one sandal, bit I now have 98%+ of good glue I really can't use because the dispensing top is clogged. Too bad. I still keep it for that one time where I'll have to just puncture the body of the tube and have at it.
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Good for everyday and where are heck are my scissors. I bought these because I can never, ever find a pair of flippin' scissors. I trust the Scotch name because I have bought scissors and other items from them before and I was happy.
They arrived quickly and were not wrapped for resale - fine with me. I placed a pair everywhere I could think of!
They are good but of course not great scissors. Good for my everyday uses and I'm happy with them. Quality is were it should be for this price point.
They have cut nicely through up to 12 pages of newspaper. I can do 24 pages but it is a strain. They wobble just a little. No problems except they really didn't like my kinesiology tape.
Glad I bought them. But - I still can't find a pair when I need them, darn it.
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Massive cancer warning on the package, use a respirator. Half of the reverse of the product package is covered by a huge WARNING section that states "Possible cancer agent. Exposure may result in nausea, headache, confusion, or instability. May be harmful by breathing vapors. Exposure may cause kidney damage." This is serious stuff, the solvent contained within is perchloroethylene, which is highly toxic. Nowhere in the product description on this page does it mention this! If you decide to use this product, make sure you use it with an exhaust fan and wear a respirator (search Amazon for "half facepiece respirator" -- 20 bucks is a small price to pay for your health!)
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Works like a charm. I bought my first glue gun a couple of years ago and it's a "mini" glue gun. It looks just like a regular glue gun, but it's about half the size. Don't get me wrong, it works great, but it's so small and the glue sticks that go with it are half the size of regular glue sticks. It's fun until I'm working on a big project and I have to keep reloading my glue gun constantly. Now that I have this one, I can pass my mini one on to my daughter when we work on crafts together.
I just completed a big project so I'm not working on anything at the moment, but I tested the glue gun out to see how it performs. The Ohuhu glue gun heats up fairly quickly, I would say it was ready to go within about 2 minutes. You just insert the glue stick through the slot in the back of the gun and pump the handle a couple of times to get it going.
The little kickstand on the front of the glue gun feels kind of cheap, but it does the job. I always place a piece of aluminum foil next to me to lay my glue gun on just in case it leaks a bit of hot glue.
I think my favorite thing about this hot glue gun aside from the fact that it is larger than my old one would be that it actually has an on-off switch on the gun. My mini was turned on and off by plugging it in or unplugging it. I like that I can stop and turn this off if I am in the middle of doing something, instead of getting up to unplug it.
The manufacturer shipped this product to me free for my evaluation.
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Perfect tape in a perfect size. I've been attempting to make various types of greeting cards for a short time now and I've been in dire need of some tape that is this narrow. I thought with this tape being so narrow that peeling the backing off would be a real chore but instead, it's the easiest I've ever worked with. That shocked me in a good way. It attaches cardstock to cardstock very good and it doesn't leave an ugly residue like glue does. It's also flat which I also prefer. It makes my cards actually look so good that I'm now seriously considering throwing out all the previous ones I've made using glue and/or glue dots.
I'm so glad it was available on Amazon at a reasonable price. I live in a very rural area, so I can't just get in my car and drive a short distance and purchase this somewhere. I would have to drive over an hour if I wanted to buy this in a store. I'm 100% pleased with this purchase.
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great for crafters or kids or adults with time on their hands. 50 Cream Wooden Heart Shape Craft Tags Plaques Decorative 100mm by Kurtzy TM
Review from Jeannies Reviews on wordpress.com
These come in a cellophane bag, and are great fun for craft projects. Weve tried painting one with some oil based pens, but you can stick beads on, hang them as a fun pendant, string them up for bunting, use them as place names, stick them onto lager boxes to makefun storage or use as present tags.
Theres a myriad of uses. Theyre made of thin wood, with a tiny heart shaped hole in the top for hanging. they also come in a lighter shade.
Great fun for kids or crafters
Stars: Five, great for crafters or kids or adults with time on their hands!
Product supplied for honest review. All items undergo assessment and testing where needed before I give my opinion, and stars given accordingly.
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Worth a Try. This is my first wood burning tool. I've used it for a couple days now.
The handle does get hot after about 15 straight minutes of use.
The temperature dial is super annoying. I currently use tape to wrap it around the cord in such a way that it isn't constantly hitting the table.
I've switched the tip out probably half a dozen times. I wait for it to cool down and then screw/unscrew carefully. So far no issues.
I would recommend this tool for people who want to gauge their interest in this art form. It's not the most comfortable tool to use. I come from a calligraphy background so i have a steady hand and know all about taking things slow but i'm not sure it's possible to get consistent, smooth lines with this tool. I'm using basswood but even on the hottest setting, some of the tips just don't allow a good flow for burning.
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I wouldn't want these anywhere near my mouth. I did not buy these for use in dentistry, nor would I want them anywhere near my mouth. They are cheap. Some of the edges are too sharp and others rough. This set comes in a plastic pouch with slots for each tool. The tools with the sharp and/or pointed edges sliced and/or pierced the plastic and made sizable holes...the pouch is not suitable to house this set;;do not count on using it to store the set. Amazon wrapped it in many layers of cellophane for shipping. These are not professional grade tools. These might be suitable for crafts depending on the type of craft. Not suitable for use by children. Made in India.
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Yes it's a bit bigger then most wallets I've owned in the past but still awesome. So ok I love this wallet, it's bigger then normal wallets I've owned but I always had to put more then one card in each credit card slot and then two ID's in the ID holder, and always had to clean it out yearly to try and keep it organized and keep the stuff I needed most, and had to take out stuff I would rather not take out, so it was always a compromise on what I needed and could fit in it.
So I needed a new wallet a couple months ago so I hit Amazon rather then let my wife pick out one at the mall or Walmart, it took a while to wade through the multitude of wallets available to try and find the perfect wallet. When I first saw this line of wallets made of vintage leather I started narrowing it down to my favorite which was this one, so I and I got it in a day or two.
When it got here it was nicely packaged in a gift box, it smelled like new oiled leather, after checking it out I started trying to figure out what to put where which was pretty easy and there was plenty of room for everything, so I emptied my out my old wallet and started filling up the new one, when I finished it was less then half filled so I went to my bed side table drawer and started pulling out the stuff that I couldn't fit in my old wallet, I was even able to fit in my pictures of my wife and daughter too, so I was able to fit everything in and still had room left over.
One thing I really liked is that there are two slots for cash, I carry a fair amount of cash so I separated 100$ bills into one pocket and the smaller $ bills in the other, and after everything from my old wallet plus the overflow from my bedside table drawer into it too and I didn't run out of credit and debit card slots, and it has ID Windows for both my drivers license and military/veterans ID, then there is another really cool feature, there is a second bi fold wallet inside the main wallet that has a snap to keep it closed, this is nice because if your in line paying for something you don't have to worry about everyone behind you seeing your credit and debit cards, and if you have one card you use frequently you can keep it separate so you don't have to expos the part with the cards. There are several more pockets and slots including a zippered slot and a snap pocket for change, my wife loves my new wallet so much that she wants one of her own, so yeah ok maybe it's a bit bigger then a lot of other wallets but hey if you want a little skinny girly man sissy wallet there's plenty out there to choose from, but if your a man with big needs and want a real wallet that has room for anything and everything you could possibly want or need to stow away in your wallet then this is the perfect wallet for you, and did I mention the price is pretty damn good too, it's very well made and it's got more then enough room for anything and everything you want to put in it, I still have a few empty pockets and slots for several more items, I would recommend this wallet to anyone who wants a well made, roomy wallet with good looks and looks like it will last a lifetime
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basically, what everyone says is true. just got my product in the mail yesterday (free 2-day shipping with amazon prime trial? can't beat it). basically, what everyone says about the case is true. MY case was broken before i even got to open the package. the top piece was clearly separated from the bottom IN THE PACKAGE, but oh well. i didn't buy the product for the case so c'est la vie. it's being held together with a rubber band so i really don't care about it not being attached. it holds it just the same.
i'm giving this product a 3 based on 3 factors:
1) i haven't even used the knives yet (but i AM quite excited for it).
2) there was a small amount of rust on one of the blades. but i mean, you get what you pay for.
3) the case broke before i even touched it.
overall, not a bad product.
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Very cheap shears but worth more than the price. I needed a couple of pairs of cheap shears. They would be used during a project and probably thrown away after it was done. I found two about the same price that fit the bill as far as price and size. I ordered one of each and after comparing them I believe they came from the same factory in China. They were cheap and still sharp enough for the job after about week of working cutting mostly cardboard packing material. After the job was finished I gave them to a couple of my helpers to take home to their wives.
Now if I had planned to keep them for myself and use them for years I wouldn't have been happy with them. If I had paid $20+ a pair I would have returned them. They are not really good shears but instead they are good very cheap throw away ones.
Charles
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Absolutely love it. I have had one of these knives for years and thought I had lost it. Happily, after I ordered and received the new one, I found the old one and now I am doubly thrilled. Yes. It's that good a tool. I use it for many things, not the least of which is trimming the foil on the stained glass which I love to do. It's good for many jobs, not just stained glass, but I'm not sure I could list them all. Oh, I know one! I use it to cut the center slit on machine buttonholes and it works better than anything else I have. It's a wonderful, all-purpose knife.
Before I broke down and bought this one, I had purchased another 'art' knife. Problem with that one is the blades are all shaped differently and are pretty much useless to me. I really like the straight, not too sharply angled blade on this knife and the security of its hold on the blade.
Thanks Olfa!
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MUST read before you set up your machine. For accuracy, this information was added in Nevember of 2017. Overall, the unit is what i expected and Im happy with it for a first machine to get my feet wet with. Easy to assemble, Rigid construction. Simple to set up. A couple of precautions, the assembly instructions are pretty poor. You'll have to have a metric ruler handy and guess at the fasteners to use to put it together. They aren't clearly labeled. The good side is that they provide extra fasteners and its not crucial that you assemble it exactly the way its pictured. Take time to measure and place the slide rails (rods) as close to perfectly parallel to each other as possible. (it matters) Als,o be careful when mounting the audrino controller board. Use the plastic bushings provided to offset the controller board so as to not allow it to short out on the aluminum rails. That would be bad. :-(
With regards to operating the router;
I learned while setting up the router for the first time that this device uses an audrino control board with GRBL 0.9 as the g code parser. This is an older version of the audrino firmware. (The newest version as of august 2017 is GRBL 1.1. If you are skilled enough, you could Flash the audrino with the newer firmware) If you don't want to learn how to flash an audrino.....read on.
The visualizer is a software that feeds the parser g-code from your computer. If the parser firmware and visualizer revision level are out of sync, all the machine controls will not function. Meaning you cannot use the router. The visualize recommended for use with this machine is Candle. An open source visualizer program which is surprisingly good for an opensource freeware. The current version of candle is 1.1.7. It is incompatible with GRBL 0.9. In order to get this router to operate, you must find and download Candle 1.0.0. as it is compatible with GRBL 0.9. (Candle also has to be run in compatibility mode on windows 8 and 10, or it will only start once and you have to reboot to start the program again....and the display will be over-sized and difficult to use. )
Best of luck!
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Almost too Fun and Easy to Use. While Sugru can't repair everything it makes you want to try due to its convenience, low mess and fun factors; there are any number of silly "Instructables" touting all the things you can do with it. Nonetheless, it is a great tool to have for a quick and neat repair when you need a pliable electrical insulating material for your electrical or tech gadgets. For me Sugru was a very quick and easy way to make a small replacement pad for my car's brake light switch. I simply rolled up a uniform small ball of Sugru and squashed it down to nickel size with a nickel. Since it is under pressure in the electrical switch I let it set for 36 hours and then glued it in place with a two part epoxy without disassembling the switch. I used the rest of the same 5 g pack in an attempt to fix the delaminating soles of a pair of water sandals. Sugru failed for shoe repair; I should have stuck with the old standard <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Shoe-Goo-II-Clear/dp/B007YVX640/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Shoe Goo II (Clear)</a> which worked much more effectively for my sandal repair. Next up for us are some easy custom replacement bumpers for the bottom of an small kitchen scale and a replacement gasket for an older Asus tablet. Just don't think that you can fix everything with it.
Store the unopened packages in your refrigerator for 18-month shelf life. Sugru also sells some additional package sizes and color mixtures directly (up to 100 gram size) which I hope Amazon will offer eventually. This multicolor pack is a good item to have on hand to explore with that can also easily save you both time and money.
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PRETTY DECENT FOR THE PRICE. I recently bought this punch from Ben Franklin with a 40% off coupon. It was about $7 or so. I didn't want to spend a lot on a corner punch so I just took a chance with this one. At first, I just couldn't get the corners nice and even. Then I read someone elses review that said you have to punch it upside down so you can see what you're doing. This person was absolutely correct. All you have to do it turn the punch upside down and center your paper in the corner punch. This way you can see exactly where the paper is in the punch. Just put the very tip of your paper's corner in the punch and you can't go wrong. Now that I've got the hang of it I don't have any problems with nice, round corners. Am glad I bought it and it's very lightweight.
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Great, ingenious product. I bought this product about a year ago and it has worked great for me. I have used only about three of the packs over the course of the year, and each time it's worked well. I've only really used in on electronics cords, so I can't say much about durability through dish washing and cooking or heavy sun exposure. However, it's flexibility has been great and it has definitely held up well for me. I find myself trying to come up with new ways to use it just because I love the concept and am so impressed with how well it has done. The packaging recommends to store it in the fridge to help it keep longer, and that's what I've done, and so far so good. One note I will add, is that I wish I had been more of a perfectionist my first time using it. I first used in on an iPad charging cord, I was afraid would eventually split, like so many have. I decided to be proactive and used this self-setting rubber. When using it, some of the color in the product comes off on your hands, so in this case I tinted my hands a slight yellow shade (it came off really easy with soap and water though). There was also more in the single package that I expected for my use on a small cord. I was also scared that I needed to act fairly quick or else it would set before I had molded it as I wanted. So I worked to roll the cord (with the rubber around it) in my hands to smooth and roll the rubber evenly, similar to when you play/work with clay or play-doh type things. It didn't set nearly as quickly as I thought, after more experience I could've probably spent 20-30 minutes molding it as I wanted, but instead only took a minute or two. The end product wasn't nearly as smooth as I wanted, and I had left fingerprints in it. None of my issues, however, interfere with the use of the cord, and it has still worked well for me.
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Product is priced well, however, they shrink before application. These gold sheets are super tiny! Also, most of them disintegrate before I can apply them to my food. I was so excited when I ordered them. I was looking forward to an incredible gold presentation for my desserts. However, I was dismayed when I placed them on my cupcake toppers and raspberries - a full gold sheet is about the size of a thumbnail, and by the time I was able to get any of it on the actual food, it either shrank to the size of a needle, or completely disappeared! I didn't apply it with my hands, I ordered tweezers especially for working with food and Applying the gold sheets to my cupcakes. I'm so bummed. The only reason I gave it 3 stars was because it was priced well in comparison with the other settlers. Hopefully I can find a way to make the sheets keep their original shape after I apply them to food. The company should include application instructions with this product.
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Best facepaint available. A friend of mine paints faces as a side income at fairs, school activities etc. She is amazing! I asked her what kind of face paint she used and she said, "I only use Snazaroo face paint" I asked her why and she said it was gentler on the skin, lasted long on the face, washed off easy, and the product goes a long way. So when I needed some face paint this is what I got. I LOVE IT! For all the same reasons she stated. It is easy to work with and I have been very happy with it. I have even taken my snazaroo paints to my daughters school and face painted the kids faces for a classroom party. I would recommend watching some youtube videos to learn some quick and easy tips on how to apply face paint for great results.
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