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Great quality paper. Great quality paper! If I were to guess, I would say the paper is 80lb, but that's just a guess. It's really sturdy though. I found a 6x6 pad a couple months ago and really wanted to find the 12x12 and this was the last 12x12 pad I could find, which is just perfect timing as I am participating in the 100 Days of Summer album and as usual I follow my own paper choices instead of copying the instructor's choices. Now everyone who sees what I am doing, they want some of this paper too:) There is only one graphic I am not keen on, but that's okay because these are double sided paper and I love the other side. I have a friend who is a swim teacher so I bought her a 6x6 pad and we split this 12x12 as each pad has 4 sheets each, so we both got a set of each. Loving this paper! Hope to see more from this designer soon. Loved everything about these colors and this paper.
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I am happy with my purchase. Angel Isabella LLC shipped me a beautiful realistic sparkly 17pc Bridal Wedding Flowers bundle which turned out to be super nice for the price. I am happy with my purchase. It took me one month and one week to receive this 17pc Bridal Wedding Flowers bundle but for me the flowers were well worth the wait. If you are considering ordering this 17pc Bridal Wedding Flowers bundle make sure to place your order in advance 4 months to your preferred special event date just in case if you encounter any problem with your order you will have plenty of time to hace it resolved. Thanks Angela Isabella LLC for the great work you have done in putting together this beautiful sparkly 17pc Bridal Wedding Flowers bundle. I sure will recommend your company to all my friends and family. Keep up the great work.
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Just something to do...adequate. I generally make beaded jewelry using glass and crystal beads...but the issues with that are cost and clean up; mainly the clean up. Tiny glass beads are no fun to try and pick off the carpet. I got this Rainbow Loom because it looked like something to pass the time and it looked fairly easy. For those who say that the directions are hard to follow, you can go to Youtube and find several tutorials for basic to advanced techniques and patterns.
For me it is a way to pass the time while I'm at work. it keeps my hands busy, so I'm not constantly eating.
I would say that if you're looking for something to do without a ton of tiny parts that are difficult to find, then this is probably your best bet. There's no real mess factor with it as long as you keep the rubber bands contained and keep an eye out for the ones that fly off.
Fun: I bought it to keep me occupied at work; the office I work at can be boring with nothing to do at times and this loom keeps me from snacking on all kinds of junk food.
Educational: It's more eye hand coordination than education.
Overall I'd say that this toy is middle of the road.
The only negatives I've seen so far is how few bracelets you can make with it. I think I made around half as many as the box states you can make. So I did order more of the little rubber bands. I don't have kids, so I'm not really sure what I'm going to do with the bracelets...maybe give them to another worker who has kids, or donate them to a local organization. The rubber bands I have found are really basic...yes, there are neon and glitter bands, but those sky rocket in price and you only get a small amount of them (plus I haven't seen any listed as Prime).
This is an adequate craft idea/toy.
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If you can get it assembled, it works great. The ball winder arrived quickly, however, the packaging was sloppy, appearing as though someone had returned the item partially assembled. The directions for assembly were poorly written (mostly pictures) and sequencing of assembly had to be done through trial and error. It would have been much better to have step-by-step directions for putting the ball winder together. I assume the previous buyer gave up and returned the item. We finally got it assembled and it works very well. The instructions for using the winder once it was put together (the part that is obvious) were much more detailed and sequential. Ultimately, the winder is sturdy and will accommodate a large hank or skein of yarn. I am pleased with the purchase overall and would have given it 5 stars if it hadn't been so confusing trying to assemble it.
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Value Pack - Wide Range of Ceramics Tools for Newbies. I am taking a Ceramics I college art studio class and needed basic supplies. These are basic tools made in expensively. I was drawn to them for the low price and wide range of tools available in one kit. I have been using them a couple of months and have had no problems. I do recommend that any wet tools get laid out in the open air overnight or longer to dry out thoroughly to avoid mold or mildew forming on the wood and to avoid possible metal corrosion or rust. Rating these 5 stars as a low priced kit for beginners. Once you get into ceramics and realize you may need other certain tools to do specific niche tasks for certain projects that not all potters choose to do, you can buy those a la carte. For me what this set was missing was very small loop tools that I need to use in sgraffito but a couple off the hook shaped tools are okay but not enough for me. (I have been borrowing loop tools from my professor.) Highly recommended for a newbie who is on a budget.
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YA GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. I sent the first box back, it was a MESS! Corners didn't match up on top lid to base, hinges not applied correctly, overall poor workmanship. The replacement box was bit better with regard to the lid closing without a huge gap do to misalignment of the hinges. The box is inexpensive and the ole saying "ya get what you pay for" certainly rings true as for this purchase. My intention is to sand, stain, glue fabric in the bottom of it and finally poly this for a gift box to hold letters or small trinkets. We shall see if this very cheap wood can handle the process. If the results are poor, I'll just keep it for myself and find a use for it. I am not clear on what type of wood this is.
Jules from MN
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the depth, size and sturdiness of these molds means I can (and have) used them for a variety of applications. Far superior to the more expensive and less sturdy similar product I had in my kitchen, these molds are perfect for small single-serving tea breads, meatloaves and even molded handmade icecreams/ icecream sandwiches.
easy to clean and working well in oven and freezer, the depth, size and sturdiness of these molds means I can (and have) used them for a variety of applications and never once been disappointed.
I received a sample of the product from the manufacturer for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
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Too Stiff to Use For My Needs. I bought these scissors because they were an add-on item with a very good price and my husband said that Fiskars was a very good name brand. We are always needing scissors to open something around the house. These scissors might be good for cutting paper with but not much else because they are so stiff when using them. It is hard for me to cut down with them because of the stiffness. I keep hoping with time that they will loosen up some. If I used them for all my cutting needs that might happen, but I get so frustrated when using them that I find myself going back to my Kitchen Aid scissors which will cut anything! Kitchen Aid scissors might be pricier than these Friskars scissors but it is worth it to spend a little bit more money and know that you can use them for everything whereas these Friskars scissors can only be used for cutting light things such as paper. I will not be buying these again.
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Best tool I've bought. I LOVE THIS HEAT TOOL. I was not sure if I should get an embossing style heat tool or this from Ranger. I wanted a versatile tool to use for my mixed media projects and bible art journaling. I am so impressed with it.
I used it to dry some gesso, acrylic paint and I did some embossing, all without so much as a struggle. 5 minutes after this arrived I used it to dry my daughters bible that she spilt water on. It's amazing. It died my gesso and paint so fast.
When you turn it on (the buton is either on or off) it's hot instantly. It's hot a slight blue to it but it is not strong, it doesn't blow anything away.
Overall I love it and id but another one in a heart beat. It's a must have for using mixed media.
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Great for Henna/Mehndi. I purchased these to apply Henna tattoos. This is the 3rd set of bottles I have purchased in about the last year. I have also experimented with cones, and premade Henna. I really like this kit. Pros- the applicator bottle is a good size. Holds enough Henna to use before it dries up or becomes too thick. The applicator tips are a good variety of sizes, especially if you are new to Mehndi and need a larger tip. They are also easy to change out. I washed my bottles by hand with warm water and dish soap with little to no staining. Cons- The applicator tops (black ones) have to be screwed on fairly well to avoid any leaks or overflow. But not so tight that you strip the screw thread on the bottle. The tips need to be cleaned almost immediately after use. If you wait (especially the smallest tips) you will have a hard time removing any residual product. I would recommend these to anyone that is needing an applicator that can apply a precise line. I could also see using these to decorate handmade chocolates.
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The container was the only thing I needed. I use the candlemaking kit to recycle some large old pillar candles that burned in the middle and were useless. Did not use the candle wax pellets that came with the kit. The pot works very well as a double boiler inside a large pot of water that I used. Size was perfect.
I didn't really need the thermometer when I actually started melting wax .
I bought a package of Wicks separately from this kit as I ended up with about 50 containerized candles that were made primarily from a bunch of old candles I couldn't use anymore.
I would highly recommend putting paper down on your counter safely away from the oven or stove and put the paper on the floor as well because the candle wax if it's platters or drips is a pain in the neck to remove.
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Bad feed, consistency, holding power. Not worth buying. These glue sticks are pretty awful. They are a rubbery, nearly latex consistency out of the box. They are so malleable that they do not feed well in my Adtech Pro200, which is a glue gun that normally feeds very well. When drying, they tend to bubble so much that they almost look like bubble wrap. And when dried, they are a snot-like consistency and color that can peel off a surface very easily.
I enjoy scratch building foamboard airplanes. Hot glue works really well for that task. These glue sticks, however, do not. I bought glue sticks from Flite Test as a last resort, and the difference is better than the difference between a Walmart glue gun and the Adtech Pro200. The FT glue sticks are denser (measured on a scale), harder, feed noticeably better, are less bubbly, dry clearer, and hold things together much better. I wish they would say which glue sticks they use so they could be sourced elsewhere, but unfortunately at the moment I haven't found a substitute.
If you're like me, and are shopping on Amazon hoping to at least get sticks that perform better than what can be bought locally, don't bother with these.
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I normally read all the reviews but didn't in this case since I knew the brand name and figured that they would be totally fine just looking a the picture. OK, so I am kicking myself for not reading the very first "Helpful" review for these 7-inch scissors. I normally read all the reviews but didn't in this case since I knew the brand name and figured that they would be totally fine just looking a the picture. Well, I was wrong. They are indeed very small, and I am a petite woman with the smallest hands of anybody I know. Yes, I can still use them, but was expecting them to be the normal large scissors. I measured the scissors and it was exactly 7 inches from the top of the handle to the point. Made the wrong assumption that it was the actual blade that was 7-inches. Not worth returning.
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Dried in the bottle. Waterbased. Which is great. Cleans up very easily. A little warm water washes it away. Thin, but not so much that it makes puzzles soggy. Very quick drying time. 4 ounces coated two 5p0 piece puzzles very easily, 2 coats on front, 2 coats on back of each. An issue here though. I've kept it upright, closed completely, in a semi controlled environment temperature wise, and a large amount of the flu has begun drying inside of the bottle. That alone is enough to make me question whether I should buy it again. I don't have the luxury of finishing an entire puzzle in one sitting, so I need glue with somewhat of a shelf life. Aside from that, pleased with the product and would recommend for short term use.
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CHANGED MY LIFE. if you're looking for a little magic in your life, these scissors are just the thing. i was feeling run down and lethargic until i bought these scissors. just by purchasing them, i felt a slight tingling in my otherwise numb nether regions. wouldn't you know it, the day that they arrived i was filled with energy, and i've been living a successful, happy and prosperous life since these wonderful plastic snippers of sheer satisfaction showed up in my dismal life.
try bringing them on dates with you! you'll be amazed! you'll be pleased with how durable this fine plastic product is when used in rough environments like a bar or frat party. how is it educational? let me count the ways!
your life will never be the same once you buy this miracle product!!!!!!
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LOVE This Glitter. Martha always has the best glitter!!
People often say that craft glitter shouldn't be used in makeup, but I used this as eyeshadow and had no problem! Martha Stewart glitter has amazing cut & quality that it shouldn't be compared with other craft glitters, especially for makeup.
My quick instructions: Prime the eyeshadow area on the eye with a bit of light gold eyeshadow (for gold glitter), cover with a thin layer of clear Duo eyelash glue and pack the gold glitter on little at a time using a thin eyeshadow brush. Be gentle as this flies everywhere!
If you are looking to use this in makeup always try a patch test to see if it irritates you. Like all glitter - avoid getting it in your eyes!
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Digital artist gloves. I'll be honest, I'm not much of an artist and usually have black all over my hands from chalk, charcoal or the like. These gloves prevent that and glide smoothly over the surface. Since there are 2 it doesn't matter if I'm right or left handed either. They fit over the last 2 of my fingers leaving the rest able to grip whatever I'm holding. I would imagine these would be great for and architect or budding or professional artist alike. They feel soft on my hand but stretch some for a good fit. My hands are very small and they fit very well. Super idea that I had previously never heard of.
Received for free in exchange for my unbiased review
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How do you make 50 children happy! I guarantee that each face you paint will create one smiling, giggling child. Priceless. How do you make 50 children happy for fewer than 20 dollars, with the 50 faces in this box? I guarantee that each face you paint will create one smiling, giggling child. Priceless!
I love this easy on and easy off water based paint. I always look for items that bring a WOW experience for my grandchildren when they visit, and this is perfect. It is inexpensive, lasts a long time, and always brings excitement, giggles and laughter. The older grandchildren love painting the younger ones faces and they all love having their own faces painted. Moms like that it removes easily with a little soap and water.
I cannot recommend this enough for parties, for sleep overs, and for any day you want to make special memories and add a WOW experience that will be remembered forever.
Kit includes:
8 body paints (4g each) l of each White, Black, Bright Red, Bright Yellow, Grass Green, Sky Blue, Royal Blue, Purple, 1 brushes, 2 sponges, and 2 double sided sponge applicators.
Ingredients:
Water, Calcium Carbonate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Glycerin, Mica, Iron Oxides(C1 77499)Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891). FD&C yellow No. 5 (CI 19140), FD&C Yellow no. 6(CI 15985), FD&C Red No. 7 (CI 15850:1), FD&C Blue No. 1 (CI 42090), Ultramarines Blue (CI 77007)
FDA compliant
Non Toxic
Removes easily
Just add water to the paint
Notes:
1. Check to ensure children have no skin allergies or infections
2. Apply to clean dry skin
3. Do not use in or around the eyes
4. Not for children under 3 years of age
5. Remove with soap and water
6. Store in a cool dry area out of direct sunlight.
Received a free sample for evaluation and review.
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Excellent, and not the very best on the market. Note: This is a duplicate review of 2 other Gingher shears on Amazon. I compared them all, hence the duplicate.
I compared the following fabric shears, listed in order of how well I liked them:
1. The "Kai 7250: 10 inch Professional Shears N7250 (7250) - Professional Shears"
2. (not tested) "Gingher 10 Inch Knife Edge Bent Trimmers" (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018N7B8C)
3. The "Kai 7300: 12 inch Professional Shears N7300 (7300) - Professional Shears"
4. The Gingher "Knife Edge Bent Trimmers 12"" (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004KZ0MA4)
5. The "Gingher G-8T KE Tailors Shears, 8-Inch" (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003HTXTQS)
6. The "Gingher G-8 8-Inch Knife-Edge Dressmaker's Shears" (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UU6SR4)
7. The "Kai 110: 11 inch Tailoring Shears S-110 (S-110) - Professional Shears"
8. The "Kai 7240-AS: 10 inch Serrated Edge Shears N7240-AS (7240-AS) - Professional Shears"
I bought all the Ginghers on Amazon, and all the Kais from their web site (Amazon doesn't sell them). I evaluated them by cutting eight 4" long layered sheets of lightweight cotton fabric at once. My criteria were:
- smoothness of cutting
- was the edge straight, or did it wave?
- comfort of scissors (hand position, weight, tightness of grip)
- how often did I have to open the scissors to cut the 4" fabric?
With all 8" shears I had to open them too often, resulting in more effort needed to get a straight cut. With all 12" shears I had to open them too wide, which was difficult even with my very large hands. I thus settled on a 10" pair.
The Ginghers are all excellent -- better than anyt of those colored-handle shears I've tried. They are rumored to last 25 years, and they're not that expensive ($25). Of those, the tailoring shears were ever-so-slightly smoother than the dressmaker shears. Not sure why.
But the Kais 7000 series were simply better. They're smoother, lighter-weight, sharper, nicer engineering, and they offer a $14 sharpening service. Wow. Them's be some sharp scissors. Holy cow. Did the "let's gently run my thumb perpedicular to this blade" test and a minute later realized I was bleeding... Didn't even feel it. Must also say the customer service was top-notch. They sent me the 3 pair I wanted to test in advance, and didn't charge my card till I picked the one I liked best.
Yes, they're $70. But Gingher's 10" pair are $50, too. If you're looking for the best bang for your buck, I'd get the "Gingher G-8T KE Tailors Shears, 8-Inch" ($25). If you're looking for the best fabric shears period, I'd get the Kai 7000 series (the 10" ones for me).
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ITS SO ADDICTING TO USE I WANT TO GLUE EVERYTHING. HonestReview- I'm 30 years old and to be honest I've never used a hot glue gun. This is the first and hopefully the last one I'll need. It's so easy to use! I was using this to bind my carpet and this edge rope thing so that the carpet would stop fraying. As I was using the hot glue gun, I was thinking, "this is pretty cool, what else can I use this for?" I was also thinking, "how hot is this glue? Should I touch it while its gooey?" I opted not too, because my 5 year old son said it was a bad idea. It really is easy, wait until the glue gun is hot, then you shove the glue stick in the hole at the back, and you pull the trigger slowly and the glue comes out. I need some more ideas on what I can use this bad boy for!! Let me know, I think I'm addicted.
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so this 'starter kit' is going to cost me a lot of money because it made my initial project so easy and fun that I am now caught. OK, so this 'starter kit' is going to cost me a lot of money because it made my initial project so easy and fun that I am now caught up in the 'mold making' vortex. A Five star rating is about half enough. I really loved this kit and have found the Smooth-on products are head and shoulders above what I can buy at my local craft stores. Read the directions (easy to understand) carefully and prepare to have an entire new world of crafting open up in front of your eyes. This is about as cheap as you can get started and the product is both excellent and ample for small projects. I was making custom gun grips and I made several sets from this one kit. Now I am making them for other people....
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Too much X-ACTO. If you like X-ACTO knives, then this is the set for you. Even though I only needed the standard knife, I went ahead and bought this entire set because of the low price. Unfortunately, I have no clue what all these different knives should be used for (cutting...presumably?). I'll be dead and gone before I wear them all out. But, as a big fan of the original X-ACTO knife, this set takes it to a new level. Quality of kives and blades are great and everything came in good order. And, the blades aren't organized in the case for shipping, so you'll have yourself a little puzzle trying to figure out which blade fits in which hole. BONUS!
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Worked great for repairing a torn bean bag chair. Bought this to patch up a bean bag chair I bought at a garage sale. Basically I had a U-shaped rip in the vinyl of the bean bag where it had been detached from the inner fabric. It was definitely very difficult to fix this sort of tear, after all it is not a flat surface, and the glue seamed to stick better to my hands than it did to the fabric.
I held it down for a while hoping it would dry quickly as the instructions said, but after 5 minutes it was nowhere near dry and it seemed like I would need to buy some sort of patch to fix it. But I walked away and let the bean bag chair sit overnight. In the morning it had created a seal. I rubbed the excess glue off the top of the chair, and after a week of my crazy 2-year old jumping on the chair it is still holding strong.
While the glue is flexible, the repaired area has the appearance of being warped, and isn't anywhere near as flexible as the rest of the bean bag. You also see a small gap where the tear was because I couldn't really get the torn edges to bond, although this doesn't seem to affect the integrity of the repair. But the bean bag is fixed for a lot less money than it would cost to buy new one.
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Fair. I was really excited when I saw this in a magazine ad and then even more excited when I found it here on Amazon. I got it fairly quickly by UPS, and when I opened it, it was a little big bigger than I had "pictured" it to be in my mind. Okay, I can deal with a bigger trimmer. I guess I didn't fully read the description (I thought it came with 7 blades...it doesn't; only three, but there is a place to add 4 more.) Okay, no big deal, it has the basic cutting blades, I can deal with that. My major disappointment came when I used the product. It doesn't cut very well. Now, maybe I just need to practice some more and maybe it is just a "user issue," but I have to run the blade over a couple times to get a cut, and then it doesn't make a "clean" cut. I am a "rotary-cutter-only" kind of gal, and have used many types of these, but this one just doesn't make the grade for the price point that it is. Sorry to write a negative review, but others should be aware of the issues that I have experienced. On the plus side, the cutting blades change out very easily, and it is very heavy duty; just doesn't cut very cleanly.
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This thing is truly amazing. I also bought a yarn winder. The yarn swift is very well made with the exception of the tightening screw. Once the screw was tightened, I could not loosen it. The top of the screw is glued in and fell off the first time I touched it. I had a friend drill a hole in the screw and inserted a roll pin. Glue just didn't seem to work all that well. After I got that little problem resolved I took it for a test drive. This thing is truly amazing. I also bought a yarn winder, which is a great sidekick to the swift. I had the skein formed into a nice little package in a matter of minutes. As the yarn dwindles, the swift automatically rises to keep the yarn at the right tension. Amazing. I no longer will have bundles of yarn resembling Cousin It from the Addams Family again. It is worth every penny. My only regret is that I didn't know about this sooner.
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A Handy Hole Punch. This a lightweight and sturdy desktop 3-hole-punch that has been a welcome addition to my home 'office'. I am the queen of three-ring binders for filing and easy document storage, and this new gadget is a huge improvement over my previous single-sheet, portable 3-hole punch.
The weight of this PaperPro 3-Hole Punch makes it easy to punch through the 12-sheet capacity with minimal effort, which meant that I was able to get a lot of filing done in a short period of time. The no-mess reservoir for collecting the paper dots is easy to empty and holds a fair amount of punched dots, which also helped my filing speed.
My only complaint (and it's a minor one) is that the spacing of the punch locations is not adjustable, so this device can only be used for standard 3-ring binder sized papers. However, since that size is by far my most common filing need, this lack of adjustment capability is no big deal.
I definitely recommend this 3-hole punch for any student or home office use, though it probably wouldn't hold up in a larger professional environment.
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Works well, but it's a little small. Just made my first batch of soap and I gotta say, this thing worked perfectly. Once things set up, just bend the sides away from the soap, turn over and apply a little pressure to the bottom with your thumbs. Everything pops out nicely. I like this mold because the ribs on the side keep the mold from flexing and it holds its shape really well. The only reason I give 4 stars instead of 5 is because it's a little on the pricey side and because it's a bit small. I had soap leftover and needed to pour it into a silicone muffin mold. Those turned out pretty cool though, so no big loss. At any rate, this is a solid product and I just may buy another one. If I could rate 4.5 I would.
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some use their loom like "" with knitting needle caps on the end(s) of . some reviewers tells that this loom is too short, but there is a reason.
Traditional Japanese hairpin loom design is the shape of "U",
and boxed set of 5 different sized looms is still available in Japan.
therefore, most crocheters are familiar with the "open" shape, some use
their loom like "" with knitting needle caps on the end(s) of the loom,
some use their loom like "U", two prongs upward.
When you have enough loops on the loom, you just remove (thread the loops for tidiness)
and leave several loops on the loom, continue to make loops.
so most people use this loom with only one warp (usually the top is removed) in Japan.
You attach the top part only when you remove the loops downwards in middle of the work.
most of you cannot read Japanese, but you look the picture, and try the movie on this
Clover product site, you can figure out how this is used.
http://www.clover.co.jp/seihin/syugei_6.html
also the reason this loom has three prongs instead of two, you can make even loops on both
sides or uneven loops such as small loops on one side, big loops on the other side.
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Stupid impulse purchase. First of all, the idea seemed like a great one. Granted the heat pack felt really good on my back and on my shoulder. I know you told customers in you advertising about the boiling required to revitalize the heat pack, but I didn't think about what a pain that would be. It requires a very large pan of water because it doesn't bend when used. It takes too much time and trouble to do all that boiling cooling and extra dishwashing, when I can just turn my heating pad off and back on to use it, or put one of my other heat packs in the microwave for 2 minutes to reheat. As far as using for camping it would be a one use thing as most people don't bring large pots along to boil water on camping trips. For me it was a stupid impulse purchase and I should learn a lesson from it.
Shirley Kinnear
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Satisfied customer. My 2010 Mazda 3 had a near flawless interior with the exception of a burn hole from the previous owner. Hole was about the size of the blunt end of a pen and went all the way through to the foam of the seat. I filled the hole with a foam price to bring it near level with the rest of the seat. I then cut a peice of the cloth provided to the size of the hole and applied product as directed. A lot of people are complaining about finding the right glue amount and color, but I had no problem with glue, you just apply a minimal amount as directed and color wasn't bad given I have a black interior. I was worried with textured seats it would look strange, but I was satisfied with the end result. As you can see it's not perfect but for $10 it looks a heck of a lot better then a burn hole. Actually less noticeable then pictures would suggest.
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Great, comfortable, doesnt leak. Excellent glue gun from someone who uses one every day! Much better than the Ad-Tech brand which is probably one of the worst glue guns Ive ever used. This one doesnt leak glue everywhere when sitting which is truly annoying, is relatively comfortable to hold and is great for getting into deeper spots that need gluing.
Only downside is(which I find with all glue guns) - are the springs eventually brake after a month of continuous use so Im always ordering more. But if you just need one for every now and then I recommend it even more! This will be my new glue gun I order every month for my business, it makes detailing much easier!
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Just perfect for color coding our library. I wanted a rainbow of masking-tape-quality tape to code our school's library. This is perfect. The tape is as adhesive as masking tape, so it's not for anything that needs to hold together. It's great for repositioning! I do not use the cutting edge because I want a straight-edge cut. The wooden dispenser is sturdy and functional. I think it is a necessity to keep the rolls of tape together and protected. They are always ready to go!
I have noticed my kids must be using the tape when I'm not looking because I see colorful crafts around and some of the colors have a serrated cut! It's a great little tape station!
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The Tape That Keeps on Masking. I like scrap-booking and use all kinds of different tapes. I have found that my favorite tape is Washi Tape. It is so easy to use and when putting them around pictures it makes a great corner. It holds whatever design you might have or any pictures you might want in a photo album or scrapbook. I have been complemented so many times about how great my scrap book album's look and some of the frames I have made to put 5x10 or 8x11 pictures in. It comes in many styles and widths, an abundance of patterns that can be used for just about anything you want to use masking tape on. I have even bought many styles and sent them to my daughter in Arizona so she can use for her photo albums and other arts and crafts she does with her children. It is just an easy and pretty addition to any craft project.
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Great for kids and adults, too. I bought this for my 4 year old who has been begging me to teach her to knit. I knew she wasn't ready for needles and hoped this would be simple enough for her to do - and it is! I showed her how to loop it once and then she was going solo. She was pretty good after about 30 minutes and it's been keeping her busy for hours. She's using rainbow yarn, which works well because she can easily track her progress with the different color stripes which she finds rewarding.
It's very well designed. I've used traditional spool knitters with crochet hooks and this is far better. The prongs have grooves to make getting the hook under the loop easier. The hook itself is comfortable and has just the right bend. While I still like to hold the yarn for proper tension, the holder works surprisingly well and gives learners one less thing to think about. The rotating prong hoops are similarly unnecessary but convenient. I'd recommend it for an experienced adult, too.
Our prong hoops are pink and yellow, the hook is green, and the base is clear plastic with silver glitter. So not exactly like the photo, if you care.
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Just not impressed. I have to admit I was a little disappointed in this purchase. Not because the product isn't what it said it was, But after receiving it I thought there would be a bit more to it. I understand its a beginner carver set so its hard to be to critical but not only does it feel cheap, For what you get I could have gotten at my local hobby store for about half the price. Not the sellers fault it's mine. Keep in mind I'm not a wood carver but for the money I was expecting a bit more. It all comes in a nice little package about the size of a DVD. I really can't tell you if the tool is going to break because it was a Christmas gift and my son has yet to open it.
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It Works. I originally purchased this item to restore an old Sears Roebuck Craftsman clock (Shaped like a circular saw) for which the original movement finally gave up after over ten years of service). Using the measurements of the original hands of the clock, I selected the appropriate Amtonseeshop Quartz Clock Movement after seeing its positive reviews on Amazon. Although, as one other reviewer mentioned, there are no instructions included with the kit, I managed to successfully replace the original mechanism. Just a couple of notes:
- I have no prior experience with clock repair
- Before disassembling the clock, note the placement of the original nut and washers for its mechanism.
- I used a tool for removing automotive interior door panel snaps for prying off the clock hands - it looks like a standard screwdriver with a "V" shaped blade, slightly bent forward for prying. (Although an appropriately sized standard screwdriver would probably work also)
- Use extreme caution when prying off the old clock hands if you are going to re-use them (first remove the second, minute, then hour hands in that order).
- Remove the nut and washer from the old movement and gently push the old mechanism out from front to back of the clock.
- Replace with the new movement in the reverse order (Using the new provided hardware and fasteners).
- The replacement movement has a continuously moving second hand (instead of the intermittent one on my original clock)
I was able to use the original hour and minute hands, but changed the second hand, just for unique new look. The only modification that I had to make was to remove the "hook" on the mechanism's housing with a jewelers' saw (A hacksaw would have worked just as well) because the housing on the original clock, in which the mechanism resides, already had a "hook" to hang the clock on the wall. Other than the "hook", it would appear that these mechanisms are the ones that are used in the original clocks as they came from the factory (Maybe another model of this movement was used). This replacement part saved me from purchasing a new $30 "Craftsman" clock from Sears.
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Amazing pottery/sculpting set. It's great! It is a small kit but with quite enough and varied tools for different functions, that altogether make it quite complete! Every tool in the kit has their special function so each of them is very useful in it's own way, there are no "repeated functionalities", or one that can supersede another one, which is what I like. The tools have a beautiful smooth finish, are sturdy enough for regular sculpting tasks in clay and pottery, the case space is very well organized and it is very light and compact so it is really easy to carry. I totally love it, and also as an added value, it was acquired for a really great price!
I'd totally recommend it for both begginers and professionals, it has all the tools that are required for basic and advanced sculpting.
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DOESN'T SMELL REMOTELY LIKE PEACHES. I bought this stuff based on the glowing reviews and am I sorry I did! This stuff smells like cheap perfume not peaches. I put some on a cotton ball and passed it around the room, not a single person who smelled it guessed it was peach scent! There is an after smell that almost smells like cloves or moth balls! it's so strong, it burns my nose and doesn't smell remotely like peaches! It says keep away from children and pets and it requires the use of safety equipment when handling this stuff, that pretty much says it all.
24 hours later: the smell was less offensive and there was a trace of a peach scent on the now dried cotton ball. Still, the chemical after smell overpowers the peach scent. I opened at packet of crystal light iced tea drink mix that you add to your bottle of water and it occured to me that IT smells FAR more like peaches than this stuff. Maybe I will just use the crystal light to scent my soap with.
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Excellent. I am a self confessed "scissor snob". I have general,purpose scissors, fine dressmaking scissors, applie scissors, quilting scissors etc.....so, when I was offered the opportunity to try these out I could not resist.
If anyone else remembers how Fiskars Orange handled scissors felt when they first came out (strong, sharp and comfortable) - that's what I thought when I took these out of the box. The difference is that, for a basic, general use, scissor these are more comfortable (the handle is very nice) than those old Fiskars were.
These seem to be well made - though lightweight. They are very sharp and cut smoothly. The handle is softer and more comfortable than most brands that I have tried. I don't think tha you can wish for a better all purpose scissor (but the do work well on fabrics too!).
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PERFECT Scissors for Cutting Through Vinyl and Application Tape! LOVED Mine for 5 Years and Counting. I bought these scissors when they first came out and have LOVED my pair for about five years! I have a vinyl cutting machine (Silhouette) so I am frequently cutting through vinyl film and application tape, which is similar to masking tape. The vinyl and application tape peel right off the scissors - if they are able to somehow stick - and these have NEVER gummed up. I have used them nearly every single day for 5 years and they are my favorite. They tend to stay sharp for a long time so they're also my go-to gift wrap scissors. (Besides cutting through aluminum foil maybe twice, I have yet to sharpen these scissors in any way over the 5 years I have owned them. That's 1,825 days!) At Christmas my husband was stealing them so often that I bought him a pair for Valentine's Day. I think he took that pair to work to replace his office scissors. Now I'm buying a third pair to replace some cheap, red-handled kitchen scissors that are all gummed up from my son trying to cut through school crafts and who knows what else. Glue stick? I wouldn't be surprised...
If you have to cut through wall vinyl and application tape frequently, I highly recommend these scissors! If you are able to get something stuck to them, scissor blades can be cleaned with rubbing alcohol or a drop of orange essential oil. However I have never had to clean this pair but that is what took the glue stick? tree sap? gummy bear? off the pair in the kitchen. :)
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Great for beginners and seasonal burners. First off I am going to give you a little background on my wood burning skills. I've always loved wood burning an my mom had done a lot but I was never good at it so I never did much. This last Christmas my daughter's friend wanted to do something for her mom and dad. So I had showed her a wood burning sign I had done for my son and asked her if she'd like to do a wood burning for them and she said yes. After that I got so many positive feed back I decided to do more and started becoming an amateur wood burner and took on a few custom orders.
Well after awhile my old tips were getting old, dirty and worn out so I decided to get a new set and purchased these tips. I liked how these came with many different options for style and sizes to do different things. There are different sized wedges for doing either narrow or thick lines, long lines or short lines. Different fine tips for smaller lines. The only other thing I'd recommend a beginner is to get a book that'll show you how to do other detail for like animal hair and other things. I also recommend using at least 2 wood burners so that you can have another tip ready to go and its already hot. I've attached a photo of one of my wood burning's using a couple of the tips from the package.
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which is pretty dangerous considering the heat of this thing. I've only used it once so far, to decorate a wooden pizza paddle for an Xmas gift. It worked very well for that, once I got the hang of it by practicing on some old scrap wood. I'm looking forward to trying the stamp tips and some of the other included ones. Biggest problem I had was that the temperature dial kept getting in the way and trying to pull the whole thing off the table, which is pretty dangerous considering the heat of this thing. Also, I had a bear of time getting it back in the plastic case for some reason. But over all, it works well and I'll be looking for an excuse to use it again!
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I am using this tool for drafting pant sewing patterns . I am using this tool for drafting pant sewing patterns. It's the ideal tool to get your exact crotch length and shape measurements. Once formed to the shape you want, it holds its position. I then can transfer the shape to my patterns for an exact fit. Saves time in fitting patterns. I've also used this for curved art work. Only downfall is that the long lead bar inside the tool can break if you bend it repetitively in tight shapes. Once broken you will have a dimple in your smooth curve line. Don't store it tightly coiled as shown in the product picture. I prefer the Acu-Arc for drawing custom curves for large designs. http://www.amazon.com/Acu-Arc-Crafts-Drawing-Accessories-Adjustable/dp/B000HESS0I
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Great for Temp Teeth! Implants, Invisalign, etc. My teeth are jacked up! I don't write many reviews, but this is warranted! I love this stuff! I am 40 years old, and on week 5 of Invisalign treatment to correct my midline and overbite, something I have wanted to do for a VERY long time. I had two teeth extracted before treatment began, both visible from the front. One gap is to be closed with the trays (bottom), and the other gap is to be opened for a future implant (on top). I am a business professional and I was extremely self-conscious about it my smile, as well as the whole extraction and Invisalign process. The orthodontist put a pontix material in my trays so that my gaps didn't show while my trays were in, but since I need to take my trays out while I eat, I was concerned about how I looked while eating, whether at work or in public. Also, I had to get from my work desk to the restroom to clean my trays, as well as clean my trays in the restroom in hopes that no one saw me while I was brushing my teeth and trays. I had been aware of a temp tooth material but thought the price was absurd. I found this, which was presumably the same material. I tried it.
I cannot compare the temp tooth material because I was just not willing to spend that on the tiny amount they give you. After researching, I was fairly confident it was the same material. This is SO easy to use! And quite fun actually! I made two teeth fillings. The top one sort of pops in (behind my top canine tooth) and the bottom one slides in (down in between the two lateral teeth). After making them, I soaked them in cooled coffee for several hours so that they matched my teeth. I had to mess with it a few times, but it is very easy to drop back in hot water and reshape. Now, several weeks later, my bottom gap has closed a bit since beginning treatment 5 weeks ago. So I simply put my tooth back in hot water again for just a couple of seconds, and remolded it to better fit the microscopic bit that my gap has closed. I could tell there was a little more pressure after a couple of weeks and I didn't want to negate any progress the Invisalign had accomplished by re-spreading the gap the Invisalign trays were trying to close.
Yes, I can eat with them in. Just make them with a little platform on the back to rest against the lateral teeth.
On close investigation, it may not look exactly like a real tooth, but it definitely beats the black hole in my face prior. Im attaching pictures (yes, I know, my teeth are jacked, hence Invisalign)! And if I pass someone in the hall at work on the way to the restroom, or if I ask a waiter for another beer, I can avoid covering my mouth because it is NOT blatantly obvious that Im missing teeth!
Oh, and Im also looking forward to future uses with this stuff! Im sure Ill find some!
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My New Favorite Thing to Sketch With. Love this thing, but I can't describe exactly why, there's really nothing special about it. Maybe that's just it. Contrary to the current trend to celebrate doodads, racing stripes and fanciful backstories (I'm looking at you Kuro Toga and Blackwings), this is nothing. It's such a nothing that it virtually disappears between you and your drawing, an that's the way it should be. If your primary reason for using a pencil is to look cool, look elsewhere.
This is the type of holder that just holds the lead, and you push the button to release it and you slide it in/out to the desired length. The button doesn't advance the lead, and is removable to load a single lead. Alternatively, you can keep the button pressed and insert the lead from the other end.
It's about the thickness of a Ticonderoga and twice as heavy, which is for me the perfect weight. I love Faber-Castell 9000s, but they weigh nothing. Seriously, they're made from antigravity helium wood. This has just the right amount of heft, and perfect balance, at least with a long lead.
The included lead is full-length and imprinted "Faber-Castell HB". It's a quality lead, free from grit, and long-lasting. Really, unless you're a hard, prolific scribbler, you won't feel compelled to buy a refill for a while. I don't know if it's FC 9000 quality, as I only use it to sketch and draw, but not shade.
I don't use the sharpener (also genuine FC) as there's a pointer in the end cap which is easier to use, you just spin it around, pushing the lead in with a bit of force. It's not aggressive, but it gives you a clean, stable, sharp point. It also doesn't let dust go everywhere, and in a pinch, you can re-point the tip and put the cap back on without spilling any dust, like during a test, or on an airplane. Of course, after your flight, you'll want to tap/blow the dust out in the uber or rental car, so... Problem solved!
It has an unassuming green plastic body with metal everywhere it needs it, and reallly grips the lead. It feels solid and there's zero rattle anywhere. I'll be surprised if it ever needs to be replaced, and the more I use it, the more I like the plastic. All things equal, I'd even prefer this to a metal unit.
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Don't Use on Rubbermaid items. I tried to use this to fix a rubbermaid step stool I have that the leg broke on. I thought that it would be a great glue. I am a fan of Epoxy gel, and make ceramic art, so I use every glue that says it can glue ceramic or plastic. This stuff is bright colored, so I knew it probably wasn't my ceramic glue choice for attaching hangers, but I thought maybe would be good for plastic.
I mixed it up, and used it to attach the area of the step stool that broke. I let it cure until the next day. When I touched it, it did not stay attached at all. The ONLY positive thing I have to say about it is that it was easy to peel off the step stool, so I could use epoxy gel to fix the break. I also use plumbers putty epoxy when I want to attach something but fill in space. I always am looking for something that works better, because epoxy is messy and the left over is hard to get out of the tube once you start using it. But this was not effective at all.
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Not professional strength, big can with small capacity. The can I received looks nothing like the can pictured. This is not overall a problem, but is of note. My issue with it is that I've used professional strength gum remover, and this isn't it. This might be worth getting for home use, but forget it if you need to work with it for more than a few spots. For such a big can, it ran out after 5 uses, and working at a college like I do, that doesn't cut it. A big part of the problem is it consistently took 10 second bursts to fully freeze the gum and sometimes repeated blasts. I've worked with products before that take maybe 5 seconds, and yield much better results. Don't get this for professional use, and REALLY don't get it if you need to use it on carpet.
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Won't purchase again, wouldn't recommend. Not super impressed, will not purchase again. It seemed like it took a long time to receive this package, and it was on the last day it said it might come in which it arrived. On opening, my receipt said two day shipping..... it took eleven days from when my order was placed.
This product is easy to use because of the particles, yes. It doesn't smell AWFUL but it does not smell good. Truly, I expected more from "organic" beeswax. It should be richer, smell nice, and just be all around better. Organic products speak for themselves in quality and results....This product speaking: not so organic (or doesn't seem to be) , not so great.
Search for another beeswax option.
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Very easy for 25 Sheets, Pump it for 30+, I Like the Fixed Settings. PROS:
- I really like the FIXED POSITIONING of the hole punchers and the paper guide. The positioning puts my 8-1/2x11's right down the middle of the binders I use, the location of the holes work great, not too close to the edge nor the text of the printouts themselves. There is of course no chance that myself, or in the case of the mail room others, knocking any adjustments as there aren't any here.
- It can cut clean holes with 40 sheets of 20# copy paper no problem, though from 30 sheets on up you need to use a bit of a multi-push push/pump on the handle. You essentially pump it down a few times, probably leaning in with your weight to prevent exerting oneself too much.
- It can cut through 25 sheets of 20# copy paper very easily with sharp, clean hole punches.
- The sheets of paper don't tend to move/squirm around at all while punching the holes even with 40 20# sheets stacked.
- Feels 1960's metal office accessory tough.
CONS:
- If you do massive amounts of paper hole punching and doing it 25 sheets at a time is not efficient enough for you, you might look for a hole puncher with more leverage to make punching through 30-40 or more sheets a breeze. If I knew of one I'd mention it here.
- Of course if you know you'll need to adjust the holes or positioning of the paper this is not the one for you. If this is for an office you might consider getting this for most of the hole punch work and get an adjustable for the unusual needs.
DURABILITY:
- I've only had this a few days, so I can't speak to durability. It feels solid, I'll add to this review if it has problems in the future, however, its use will be very light. Goes by the full model# HC-340 on the box for cross-referencing.
Hope this helps someone out. This works great for my needs.
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Very useful tool. I just received my stencil cutter and could not be more happy with it. So much easier and faster than exacto knife. I only used the straight tip but I am going to try the curved tip today. I think it will be easier as you won't have to hold the tool vertical. I bought a sheet of window glass to cut on. I used some blank stencil material I bought locally. I also purchased some grafix .007 clear plastic from Amazon which I haven't tried yet. Amazon did a great job of packaging and shipping.
One bit of advise. When you leave the cutter in the little holder that comes with it for a minute or two, DON'T TOUCH THE HOLDER!! It gets hot!! I learned that the hard way! :)
Ok, here is an update. Dont use the Grafix clear plastic. Get the Plaid brand frosted material. There is no comparison in the quality of the stencils you will make. And also I really like the curved tip better.
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blocks of Sculpey Premo Accents (translucent) and was incredibly disappointed with the quality. Purchased two 20 oz blocks of Sculpey Premo Accents (translucent) and was incredibly disappointed with the quality. This is not the Sculpey I've known and loved for years and years but rather a hard, crumbly and unusable huge mess and waste of time. Trying to knead this clay was on par with grabbing a handful of hard dirt and thinking it would end up becoming a malleable material. I would have photographed the mess that ensued but I was honestly so bothered I just swept everything up and tossed both packs. I'm going to try this again with the memory of workable Sculpey in mind, but it was a surprising and very annoying occurrence and waste of materials. If you haven't put two and two together, don't open and try this out on carpet. I was in a studio with concrete floors, but can only imagine the nightmare of doing this in a carpeted room. Have a vacuum handy.
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takes the time to submit a review I would like to comment on this product and my overall thoughts . Ok as a long time Amazon customer who rarely takes the time to submit a review I would like to comment on this product and my overall thoughts on Amazon and its service.
First the Tenacious Tape. This product worked great for the application at hand. I have a 30 yr old tent that had been stored for the last 20 after moving up from tent camping to the world of towable and driving campers. I pulled the tent out to see what condition it was in and discovered that a mouse had likely camped out in since I had. There were several spots in the floor and walls of the tent that had been nibbled through. After researching my options I learned that this was my best option. The tape was easy to work with once you learned the nuances of its tendency to bond to itself when attempting to apply. After a brief trial and error I learned that the best way to apply after cutting to size is to leave as much of the backing on the tape and after securing one side remove and slide the backing off. Also I originally ordered two rolls which was more than enough to apply to the tears. Or so I thought. What I didn't realize was that on a tent or any similar two sided repair the adhesive if only applied on one side will stick to anything where the open part is. When folding the tent up it the fabric that touches the adhesive will inadvertently stick to the one sided repair and create more issues the next time you go to use the tent. So in reality I only ordered half. No problem not in a huge hurry so I went to order more tape from Amazon. Now I will get into my biggest issue that I have with Amazon. The same day that I received the product when I went to order two more rolls the product had increased almost 30%. I know it was only 3 bucks but for the life of me as a consumer this never sits well with me. I have been utilizing Amazon for years and as a comparison shopper find my self buying less every year. I like the convenience of shopping on line but Amazons prices are less attractive. I called around and fortunately one of the big box sporting retailers had the item in stock so on the way to work I was able to get what I need at the exact price that I originally bought the first two rolls. Again I know its only three bucks but to me its the principal. I am in the wholesale business and if I raised my prices 30% on the exact same stock two or three days after a customer bought an item I wouldn't be around for long. Sorry for the long review, that's probably why I rarely submit.
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Perfectly sized and FINE pinecones. I was surprised at how large these pinecones were. YAY! Each of the 8 were in pristine condition upon arrival and were hardy to work with attaching them to the string to use and hang as a garland. They were packaged quite well with no breakage. To hang them, I bent a rubber band in half and looped it through the front and sides of the pinecone points so that the two ends were facing the back of the pinecone. This allowed me to attach to the string with the pinecone in perfect position (without them poking any which way). These are very high quality pinecones. Thick and hardy and sturdy. I've taken the garland apart since then and have stored them for another use. I would have purchased a second set to make the garland more full had time not run out. I will definitely refer back to this order and seller should I need to purchase pinecones for any reason. These were wonderful and I was pleasantly delighted at their usefulness, look, and feel.
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The best I have used. I am relying more and more on ratings on Amazon for getting the selection of products right the first time, and this is no exception. It is not ultra-high aggressive tack tape (like Gorilla tape, or carpet tape), but it is more than good enough for most normal uses, especially crafts.
One of the best things is that there is a little strip of the backing (release) either side of the actually sticky tape. This makes it easy to press down and raise a corner on the release tape to pull the backing off. It is easier to make tape with the release and the sticky tape the same width, but it makes it much harder to use that way. This is not particularly expensive, but it is not the cheapest either. It is worth that little bit more for the ease of use, especially if you are using it in lots of short pieces for crafts, rather than very long strips for sticking down weather strip around doors or things like that.
So far, the glue is showing no tendency to dry out, or ooze like the cheap and nasty ones do - Another good plus for reliability n the things you make with it!
The only reason I did not give it the full five stars is because I tend to use five stars only for items that are perfect, and while this does come very close, there might be occasions when you would want that adhesive to be that little bit more sticky.
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Fantastic origami paper! Awesome bonus ebook. Perfect paper for origami. It folds easily, creases nicely and the colors are beautiful! I'm not an origami pro, but I've dabbled for many years.
I ordered this to use with my son, who has Autism, to offer it as calming activity when he's over stimulated. It's worked wonderfully, and I'll be buying again. We'll go through this quickly, even though it is 500 sheets, because once he's on to a calming task he stays at it for some time.
The ebook that comes with the purchase has been a Godsend, because I don't have to Google for hours looking for origami pattern instructions.
Perfect sale! Perfect product! Nice bonus!
I received this item at a discount in exchange for an honest review.
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P-P-P-Pink. Pink! I bought the red and that was a disaster so thought I would give this a try. It is gorgeous and very bright. It is just as pictured, a rich, bold pink. We used it for valentines day projects but I did not let my kids handle the glitter themselves. Having said that it's very nice and I will be using it for many things. These are great for adding a dot of accent to flowers on stamps ( like magnolia's tilda stamps for example ). A little goes a very very very long way. These are heavy though so if you make cards watch how much you add, it is noticeable.
Oh yes, this is glass glitter, not regular fine glitter, that should be noted. These are sizeable pieces and I have ended up bleeding from pressing some into glue (whoops) too hard.
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I liked that they were rubber so to me they are . I got this product for my older son who loves to work with clay and sculpt. I liked that they were rubber so to me they are safer to use. I liked that it came in a variety of shapes and sizes. The tips were a little hard to work with my son said. Not sure if this is because he is not used to them yet. He was able to switch out the sizes he needed to do the sculpting he wanted. They were a bit bigger than I expected but he is 11 and was able to hold them ok. I do not know if he will have a need to use the two biggest ones but you never know. They were easy to clean and yes did stain a little. Going to look into how best to clean them. (I am not an art person). Overall they are a great value for the price and my son enjoyed working with them. I would recommend this product.
Disclaimer: I received this item at a discount for my honest and unbiased review. All opinions and experiences are my own. I do not give a 5 star rating if I do not think the product deserves it.
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Junk as is, but a simple fix solved the issues. There are 2 things I don't like about this kite winder that has so much potential:
1) No instructions on how to keep it from binding (will address below)
2) No place to tie your string.
Regarding #1:
When realing in a kite, if you have 5 to 10 pounds on tension on the line, each time you wind the string you are putting 5 to 10 pounds more pressure on the winder - it adds up. I put 3,000 feet of 25# line on this this - do the math. There was so much pressure on the winder that it started binding up and became very difficult to turn. There are no directions to tell you this, so learn from my mistake if you have long line - lube the ballberrings!! After winding 3k feet back with great difficulty, I sprayed liquid lithium greese on it and it took careof all the issues, it now winds and unwinders like magic, almost too freely.
Regarding#2
There is 1 tiny hole in the winder to thread your string through. Anything larger than #25 line and you will need to drill it out larger. One the line is through, there is nothing to tie it to. I tied it to the locking mechanism. Perhaps I should have not used the hole and tied the string back on itself to for a loop. That makes me nervous though.
Once you lubricate the bearings, its great. Wish I knew that before I spent 30 minutes trying to wind my kite back in.
Positives:
seems sturdy
reels in line incredible fast (when it doesnt bind)
a little awkward to hold at first, but once you get the hang ofit, its very easy
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Nice feature with the spring, stays sharp and easy to use. These are the best scissors that I've ever owned. I even have 2 pairs of them now. I have trouble with my hand but because of the spring, it makes it so much easier to cut things. They cut paper like it's not even there and they even cut plastic canvas sheets with minimal effort. I do like the lock on them so when I'm not using them, I can store them closed. They also stay sharp for a very long time. I've never had to sharpen mine and I've had them for several years. I also love the padded handles.
The only negative thing that I would say is they need a plastic tip to cover the tip. The tip is very sharp and it will stab into your skin easily. A safety tip would have been excellent.
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My favorite glue. Note, this glue is NOT for children and should never be left with children unsupervised; it is toxic if ingested, has fumes, requires a solvent to clean up spills if they don't peel off. Think of it as flexible super glue rather than stronger school glue.
I adore this glue! It's not meant for everything and you should use it with ventilation, but E6000 is amazing when used correctly. This glue dries fairly quickly (about 5 minutes to dry to the touch and overnight to fully cure) and cures to be flexible. I've used this on shoe repairs, paper, jewelry, leather, wood, resin, metal (with small bits of tissue paper in between to give the glue something to adhere to), and more. Just be careful of glue strings, as they can get everywhere if you're not careful. I like the tube with the smaller opening, as it makes it so that I can use it on small and medium sized projects without having to bring in a toothpick. Still need the toothpick for tiny projects and for large projects you will want the big opening tube. Keep in mind that smooth items will not stick well with this glue, it needs a porous material or a bit of a tooth to adhere to, but just hit your item with a bit of sandpaper and it should be fine. This glue is not great for fabric as it can seep through, so use fabric glue for that.
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An incredible solution for people with arthritis or with a loss of strength in their hands. These are incredibly sharp, precise scissors. I'm a papercutting artist, so I was looking for something I could hold, rather than putting my fingers into the loops of normal scissors, which dents my fingers after a few hours. (No thanks!) This really does allow for a wide range of motion - I just didn't love the actual scissor blades... a little too sharp and difficult to maneuver for what I do, BUT I was thinking that these would be perfect for someone with arthritis, or who doesn't have a lot of strength in their hands. In all, it's a very good product and well made.
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This thing is AWESOME!! If it can handle 2 young boys . So my toddler decided to take a bite of our leather couch cushion. Not on the side, not on the back, directly in the middle where everyone sits. The hole started about 1" in diameter. I figured we were out an $800 couch. The hole grew and grew over a couple of weeks. I found this on Amazon and ordered right away. As soon as it came I quickly applied it to the seat. I was careful to "close" the hole as much as possible before applying. The patch is extremely sticky and even with kids jumping on the couch, sitting, wrestling (anything but biting) and this patch hasn't come up or undone anywhere. This thing is AWESOME!! If it can handle 2 young boys it can handle anything!
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I'm in love. I use EpoxAcast to make resin jewelry, and I can't recommend this stuff enough. Easily the best jewelry resin I've ever worked with, and I've tried a lot of them.
Pros:
- Polishes like a dream.
It's much easier to sand and polish this stuff to a nice, clear finish than most other resins and doesn't leave that milky sort of haze on the surface. I don't even have to glaze this with anything to get the clear/glossy finish I'm looking for.
- ROCK HARD.
Once it's cured, it holds its shape even in very thin sections. It also doesn't soften up with exposure to body heat -- which can be a big problem with some resins. The end product has the rigidity you think of when you think of plastic jewelry, but I suspect it's a little harder to crack.
- Minimal bubbles.
This resin is exceptionally thin, almost like water, which means bubbles work their way out with ease -- plus the stuff stays liquid long enough for residual bubbles to make their way to the top. Just make sure to blast the last few bubbles with a heat gun or pop 'em with a toothpick about 3.5-4 hours after pouring -- this helps avoid a thin layer of tiny bubbles at the very top.
-- Super clear
-- Really does seem to be UV resistant and resists yellowing
-- Takes dyes and inclusions well and colors don't "mutate" as the resin cures
-- Long pot life means LOTS of time to work and to fix mistakes.
Cons:
-- Not the best for people who like to poke at their castings to see if they're ready :) ...
Because the pot life's so long, the cure time's long too -- this can stay sticky up until the casting is ready to demold. So if you're impulsive and can't wait for stuff to cure, this might not be the best bet for you.
-- Can be a little sloppy
The super thin consistency can make it easier to splash stuff around. Definitely put town stuff around your work surface to keep the mess to a minimum.
Not that I'd recommend sniffing the stuff, but this resin even smells nice. Granted, all epoxy resins smell much better than their polyester counterparts, but this does one better than not smelling bad -- it actually smells good.
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These work well for my displays. These are great quality and work well for the displays I'm making. I stain them and they take the color well so they are definitely unfinished. I add some conditioning oil beforehand to make the stain go on more consistently. You do need to check to be sure which side is the front because one side will be darker and will have some cutout marks in it. I'm not sure what those are for, but these wouldn't work well for something that is two-sided. The marks are huge, but they do show up. I'll try to get some photos up soon. Overall, these are nice and the edges are fairly clean although some did require sanding and the veneer is chipped a bit in places. They are a good thickness so they feel sturdy and I don't think they'll warp over time. I have glued things on them and even put in some heavy duty tacks and they work well with both, although you can't hammer or screw into them easily. It's a bit odd getting things through the two layers. I use some heavy-duty upholstery tacks in these and as long as I hammer them in softly, they work well and don't splinter. It was worth the price to get these already cut to size because I bought a larger piece of similar wood and unless you have the perfect saw blade, it will splinter when you try to cut it. I will probably be buying more of these.
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Fair to middling fabric glue. I've tried a lot of different fabric glues and this one has proven to be the strongest for many differing types if textiles. I've especially liked the way it can adhere trim to the edges of fabrics. However, the stuff does need to be used in a well-ventilated area and says so right on the tube. That being said, it never gave me a headache. On the bad side of things, the long screw-on nose that comes in the package is rather poorly thought out. There is no way to cap the noxxle once it has been cut to desired size and is a real pain to clean out. It can be done by using super hot water and blowing the glue out (like a bsalloon) while the glue is still liquid. It does take patience, as it takes about 2 hours to dry.
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Six Rolls of Acid-Free Tape; Exactly as Expected; Great for Scrapbooking. Every time I pick out a tape dispenser for scrapbooking, its refills disappear from the shelves at Michaels and JoAnns. So I was happy to find this deal on Amazon, and I'm glad I ordered this archival tape. I won't compromise to use the acidic types while scrapbooking, so finding this acid-free product at a good price and eligible for free shipping as a Prime item was great. The box of tape was in brand new condition. The box contained SIX rolls of tape. That will satisfy my scrapbooking needs for quite a while! I am using them in the pink dispenser I bought at Michaels.
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Sharp, perfect, well designed and complete comprehensive tool set. I don't use these tools for what they are intended for. But I must admit this set is more comprehensive and complete than I expected. The attention to details were awesome! Each individual utensil or tool was carefully protected with a rubber or plastic tube at each end to prevent accidental injury to me and to the next person to pick up the set... Which is awesome!!! Plus, the pouch they come in rolls out into a nice flat display case just like a surgeon would expect. If you've ever watched the TV show Nip/Tuck this set will look somewhat familiar. The precision in the manufacturing of these tools is apparent and the performance so far has blown my mind.
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Excellent adhesive runner. I purchased this to re-adhere my wedding invitations to pocketfolds after the Ad Tech dot glue runners I had purchased failed me. I had already attached all of them, only to find that the "glue" from the Ad tech one basically disintegrated and every invite was popping off.
This is a huge and intimidating glue runner, but with that said, I found it surprisingly easy to use, and it worked like a charm on my invites. One thing to note, follow the printed instructions pamphlet tucked inside the box to load the tape, I was trying to follow along with the cardboard insert inside the tape runner, and I was getting confused.
All in, it took me about 5 minutes to load it and get it working.
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I guess it works for its intended purpose but be sure what you are purchasing. Pros -
Probably works for its intended purchase IF you have the starter kit
Cons -
You need to purchase a $20 (retail) starter kit to use
This is a Window punch only & will leave holes in the cut out image
I have been a crafter for a long time & have used Fisker products for many years. Although they tend to be on the pricey side often they have the best selection or most durable products, because they last a long time, I will send the extra money if it is what I am looking for.
I am however new to buying punches as I am not a scrapbooker & don't do a lot with paper so only recently found a use for them.
While browsing the local craft store in search of some punch options, I found a couple different options to try. This punch was the only 1 3/4" to 2" heart shape (same product but in heart shape) available in the store at the time. Because I was in the store (no reviews or help to better inform me of what I was purchasing).
Because I wasn't able to start my project right away, I put the punches up and just recently pulled them out to work on my project. You would think after spending $15 (full retail) for a 2" punch that would be all you needed. Come to find out (which I would have known had I purchased online) it is worthless without the 'starter kit'. Another $20 retail for one 2" punch because I don't need any other shapes this size . Of course it says it on the package (sold separately) in small letters but being new to punches I didn't 'catch that' and only realized it after opening it and couldn't figure out how it fit together so after piecing the package back together (very difficult to remove, no internal instructions) I had to look online to see exactly what the starter kit was.
Here is the Most disappointing part of the whole thing. No where on the packaged does it say it will put holes in the image (maybe put it on the image where you show actual size/shape). I now understand, after reading reviews this is Only a window punch which does me No good. So now package opened, two or three months after purchasing (no receipt), I need to decide if I spend the extra money to buy the starter kit for one punch that I'm not even sure I will ever use Or do I just let it sit in a drawer & collect dust.
So if you are looking for a window punch & own or plan to buy the starter kit, this is probably a good choice (although I still feel way over priced for what you get). For me & my purpose it was a waste of money.
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Beware... Check/use your corner Chompers immediately. Normally I LOVE We R Memory Keepers Corner Chompers, but I was sold a broken tool. By the time I noticed it was beyond the return date. Now I've got a paperweight instead of a tool I can use. :-(
I don't know if the tool broke during shipping or if it fell off a shelf at the retailer's location before it left their hands. All I know is when I went to use it, I noticed one of the doors or guides was loose. It didn't lock into place; in the open position or closed. And when I attempted to use the punch, the results were ragged and crooked.
Since it is beyond the return date there is nothing I can do but let any who may purchase in the future know that they NEED to check their Chompers (or anything that is purchase online) the minute they get it so that they don't have the same experience I have had.
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Defective Swift. This swift appeared to be what I was needing to replace my previous one that had all wooden parts which made the threads of the screws impossible to tighten, thus rendering the devise totally frustrating to use. The new swift, had metal screws which would have worked fine, however, unfortunately, one of them was distorted by the manufacturer and made assembly impossible. I contacted the vendor and they cheerfully replaced the defective one and told me not to bother returning the defective one. KnitPicks, the vendor, has excellent customer service. I could give 5 stars to KnitPicks, but I am reviewing the original product here.
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My Son LOVES This. My son loves this! He is two years old and loves all types of vehicles such as planes, trains, trucks, cars, busses... you name it. This was a bit of a project to install and I needed to cut a few pieces to fit around door edges, however, it looks great. Allot yourself a good amount of time to install this and make sure the little one is occupied, otherwise, it will take twice as much time. It takes time, so be patient and follow the instructions carefully. The detail up close is very nice. As I mentioned, my son thinks it's great. He spends a lot more time playing in his bedroom now where we installed it and it's great for learning. We play I spy and ask him to point to colors, vehicles, and objects. It's a lot of fun for him and I know he'll enjoy it for a few years.
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CAUTION when shipping in the summer. I am new to sculpting with polymer clay, but from my understanding Sculpey III is suppose to be a soft clay to work with. I conditioned small chunks of this clay in my hands for over 5 minutes in a 73 degree room and it remained quite firm and crumbly when trying to sculpt with it. I tried conditioning a second small batch in a food processor and again, the clay remained very firm, dry, flaky and cracking around the edges.
I ordered different clay from an emporium website and was warned that since polymer clay cures at low temps, when shipping during the summer months the clay can accidentally cook while in transit by simply being left in the sun or a mailbox for too long. The Sculpey III I ordered from Amazon was not left out in the elements when it arrived at my house, but I'm wondering if this happened while in transit to my house.
If you're ordering during the summer, make sure to make arrangements for your clay so it doesn't get accidentally baked!
All in all, the price of Sculpey III was right and shipped fast, but I knocked off a star because of the obvious condition of the clay (unworkable at this point unless I add some softener, I'm hoping).
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Good quality steel. Comes very sharp. Very reasonable price. After searching through many cheaper and much more expensive similar products, I settled on these hoping that their moderately higher price would mean that they weren't the soft, garbage steel that I bought once before by trying to avoid spending big bucks. I am pleased with the quality of these, the edge comes polished extremely sharp(which is not even possible on the cheap tools)and slips through hardwood. I would definitely recommend these to someone like myself who doesn't have $200 extra dollars laying around and/or doesn't have the time to make his/her own carving tools. Perhaps with more use I will revise and expand my review...
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Very pleased. We ordered 2 of these mirror sets to decorate the tables at our daughter's wedding reception. Each of the tables had a floral centerpiece, surrounded by 4 votive candles, with about 12 of these small mirrors scattered between/around the votives. We wanted the decorations to be classy rather than gaudy or over-the-top. We also didn't want to sprinkle the tables with something that would be a nightmare to clean up afterward, such as silver confetti. These small mirrors filled the bill admirably. They arrived in excellent, unscratched condition, in wrapped stacks (similar to how banks wrap and stack coins), rather than all jostled together in a bag. (I have read elsewhere of small square mosaic mirrors arriving that way and being quite scratched as a result; the customers who ordered them didn't sound very happy.) These mirrors added just enough sparkle to the tabletop, and reflected some of the candlelight as the evening grew darker. We were very pleased with the overall effect, and would definitely recommend these mirrors.
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Smell goods. I was really satisfied with the scents that came with this kit. I am a newbie to candle making, but I used these in my generic simple container candles. Dessert scents to me are a good purchase when you are making candles or other products that you might use as gifts. The likelihood of one of those scents pleasing someone is a lot higher than the herbal / incense type smells like what I prefer. I used quite a bit of the scent per batch, because I like a strong smelling candle. I made candles for family at Christmas time and they loved them! I have ordered a few things from Candle Science and have had nothing but good experiences. I would recommend them to anyone that needs candle supplies. They have a good variety of scents. Would purchase from them again. Thank you !
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Nice, double sided selection of beach themed papers. This scrap-booking paper is aptly titled. It is indeed beach themed and nicely so.
You get several sheets of each picture pattern. Each paper sheet is double sided so you get more bang for the buck in addition to more selections to choose from.
The photos printed on each sheet are light enough not to out do or interfere with your own photographs. I think a greater majority of the sheets are artfully done. There are various scenes having to do with beach sand, beach sand and plants, beach scenery and gulls, beach scenery with gulls and lighthouse, beach scenery with sea life (starfish), to name a few.
I am glad that I purchased this. The price here on Amazon seems reasonable.
The reason for giving 4 stars is because I think that the paper is a bit flimsy. Otherwise, it's okay.
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Very fun body paint! Didn't think that it worked at first, but I figured it out. This glow paint has been really fun. The color is a very pretty bright and neon color, at first I didn't think that it showed up that bright on your skin, but if you go over it again after the first application has dried than it does look really bright. It is very easy to apply because it is a lotion consistency. We put it on before my daughters party and it lasted the entire two hours party and was still glowing even after the party. At first i couldn't get it to glow, but then I went outside for a little while and came back in and it was glowing. It doesnt really seem to glow that bright in the dark though, it works better with a blacklight. I have noticed the next use that if I stand in my kitchen under the fluorescent light it works good, but you have to stand in there a while. The container is nice and it doesnt leak or anything. I find it convenient that the container is small and easy to store anywhere. It will be really fun to use this product for parties in the future. My daughter loves it. It took a little scrubbing to get it off, but that was expected before applying this product to my skin. It did leave my skin a little red after taking it off, but it didn't take that long to fade away. I received this item at a discounted price in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. All thoughts provided here are my own formed while evaluating this product.
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Good machine but low quality CO2 laser tube(only lasted about 2 months. The machine works pretty good, it does come with everything it says it does. They packaged everything great! Everything arrived intact. There are only two issues I have had with this machine, the CO2 laser tube is cheap and broke after about two months and we had to buy another one for $150 to replace the laser tube that came with the machine originally. We did follow all the care procedure like replacing the water everyday, we kept the water cool by placing it in a small fridge we had and checking the temperature with a thermometer that we placed inside, we also used the machine only about two hours per day with a 30 minute break between the two hours. The other issue we had was that the water pump is not fully insulated and when you replace the water you sometime received a small electrical shock( very light shock, but a shock).
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Nice product; works well dispite some bad reviews. This product was fairly easy to use. I read the reviews after application, which made me nervous. My project turned out great, and set up just fine, and I DID NOT follow the mixing directions exactly. I used more material than anticipated, so I had to mix three different batches in the middle of the project. I mixed the first exactly according to the mix times and 2 containers to 1 container. The last two batches I simply mixed in one container for the recommended time. The last batch, I mixed for 6 minutes instead of 8. All three batches turned out fine, and the material set up in 12 hours as advertised. Just use common sense, and mix thoroughly. For example, it is common sense that you should scrape the sides of the container once in a while to ensure proper mixing. if you need directions to tell you that, no wonder your project didn't go well. The same can be said for mixing just about anything. More important is the 1:1 ratio of ingredients. My table is wood, so I brushed on a first seal coat before the flood coat. My only advice is to mix up a good amount more than what you think you need. It makes for a frantic sticky mess to mix more batches mid-project. Do not worry about the negative reviews, this product is nice!
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Tiny cake tools. These tools are tiny, less then 4 inches and very skinny, so smaller then a standard size set of plastic or wooden modelling tools. Also, the package says "cake tools," not that it really matters, but that's what it says. I bought these to go with a bunch of model magic clay and a cute "how-to" book as a gift for my crafty nieces, and I feel a little weird about giving them a tiny package of "cake tools" to go with it, so I will probably order a different set. Annoying last minute detail to deal with that could have been avoided had the description stated that they were cake tools, not clay tools. I'm 1 1/2 from any major stores, so amazon is my hero, but this is one of those cases where you receive it and go..."oh, that's what it looks like." Oh well.
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Bad, Didn't properly burn and are bent. At first glace these wicks seemed to be alright. But as I proceeded to make my candles it was clear that all of the negative feedback about these wicks were absolutely spot on. First off, you can't straighten them at all. A lot of them came a little crooked and when I tried to gentle straighten them they basically broke off. Also, as soon as I poured my cooled wax into the jar these wicks basically 'melted'. They bent down, almost as if they couldn't stand the heat of the wax. As far as actually burning the candles with the wicks, they melted horrible and were to thin to create enough of a flame to properly provide a nice wax pool (I used these in 2 small 8 oz jars and they still didn't do well).
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Excellent little scissors. Okay first thing I need to mention is that there are a couple errors in the description for this item. I suspected these were errors before purchasing the scissors, and was glad to see I was right. There is nothing gold plated on the handle of the scissors - they look just like the picture (shiny silver). Also, the metal tin they come in is silver, not gold as mentioned in the description. Since I do not like gold colored plating, I was happy with this description mistake.
My mom had a pair of Ginghers growing up and when I recently got into sewing I looked around to see if technology had evolved since then. I found that Gingher scissors are still number one and so I purchased a pair of <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Gingher-G-7-7-Inch-Knife-Edge-Dressmaker-s-Shears/dp/B000UUCA6W/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Gingher G-7 7-Inch Knife-Edge Dressmaker's Shears</a> and these 4" classic embroidery scissors. When I received my embroidery shears they were well packaged in a tiny tin. My first thought was "oh no, these are so small they won't really be that useful!" However, I was seriously wrong. While the scissors are fairly small (the 4" refers to the length of the entire scissors, not just the blade), they are very sharp and have a fine tip which can even rip out threads to get things started for the seam ripper. They will easily cut through cord for piping and, while I wouldn't want to cut out an entire project with them, they can handle trimming several layers of fabric around an edge or corner. They have a precision that my dressmaker shears lack. One of the best features for me is that (assuming you use your right hand) they are ergonomically correct no matter which side you happen to pick them up from. The leather sheath is very useful and well crafted. You can feel the quality when you are holding the scissors, and can rest assured because Gingher backs up their products for life.
In all, I use these scissors way more than I envisioned I would and am very pleased with the purchase. There is something about sewing with quality tools which makes the experience more enjoyable!
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BUYER BEWARE. This is a huge disappointment. The info contained within is incorrect re: ideal pouring temperature; the "aromatherapy" & color bar is not even given a name of the scent or the color of the scent/dye block - and in buying both I've not seen a combo fragrance & due block - perhaps because this wax performs best with liquid dye vs chip or block color dyes. When I opened the "aromatherapy" & color block bag it smelled EXACTLY like a n open bag of bulk unscented tea light candles & I tossed it rather than screw around trying to make it work - especially since there's at least one place in the instructions that references soy wax, which this is NOT.
One pound of wax is included and that's barely enough for the thermometer to reach when the wax is melting; the pour pitcher is a 3lb+ pitcher and 1lb of wax in it is pretty dangerous to hold over a double boiler without burning yourself, and that's WITH gloves and an oven mitt.
This wax performs best under pouring temperature that's 10-25 hotter than the instructions claim according to several other candle sites.
Out of the set I have retained the large pour pitcher for 2lb+ wax batches, the thermometer & the 3 votive molds and tossed everything else - including the instructions. Even the included wick assemblies don't appear to be the proper wicks for this wax - which screws up your candles big-time.
Also, the instructions say the wax must be poured a second time after 45mins prox due to shrinkage (NOT TRUE) and that the candles take 120mins to solidify (ALSO NOT TRUE; the 5 votives I made as a test all performed equally well in the included molds and my own glass molds.)
I would not recommend this product and I will not buy it again.
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I was both pleased and just a tiny bit disappointed only because this . It was my first time using a resin and I have to say, I was both pleased and just a tiny bit disappointed only because this stuff dries fast. I wouldnt normally complain about that since I hear that other resins take 12-24 hours but as I finished up mixing this resin, I went to get a paper towel which was only about two yards away and when I came back to the mixture, it was already mostly dried and was useless so now I have a clump of worthless resin. As stated in the paper, this stuff, once mixed, is very hot, not scolding hot, but hot enough that its uncomfortable to hold the measuring cup to pure and stir if its full.
Most of my many molds came out wonderful but a few of the finer details had some bubbles and with this resin, there isn't really much time to try and blow or tap out the bubbles so I will just have to try the clear and more slower resin on those molds.
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ABSOLUTELY NOT A GOOD PRODUCT. RECKLESSLY INFERIOR. I am an international customer. I purchased this item because of the way it appeared in the advert. I anticipated it would have been firm enough to press the fondant into but soft and flexible enough to release the fondant from it. Let me say this product was non of those things.
The materials it is made from makes it item very soft and wobbly material that wiggles. Its not firm enough.
The circles are not all cut evenly or perfectly round. Some have jagged edges, others are cut as a diamond. So don't expect perfect beads. For the majority of the circles , the left side does not line up with the right side. So they look oblong rather than round.
When the package was delivered, it was sent to me in a clear plastic bag from CHINA. This product is resold by JOYLIVE but sourced out of CHINA (SUB-QUALITY PRODUCT).
The actual colour of the item is a mint green and not as shown in the advert. That's the first thing that caught my attention.
My intention is to be sincere with this review so that I could help save other potential customers from being caught unawares as I was. If you do purchase this it will be to your disappointment. Hope this helps!!
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Extremely difficult to use, hate it. I was extremely excited to get this to make bags with. The box came damaged, with a few tips in the cardboard, and the seal was broken but everything looked like it was there so I kept it because it's for me, not a gift I'm giving to someone else. I went to Hobby Lobby and bought decorated poster board by We R Memory Keepers. This is where it gets worse. The connecting bars are a bit too long so the part the blade goes on is arched. While trying to hold it down and cut the plastic bar kept moving so I couldn't get a straight cut. The blade is dull so I had to press extremely hard down with my body weight to try, and fail, to keep it straight. Even then the blade didn't cut through the entire poster board. I tried it on one other poster board but i got the same results. Will be returning this and will not buy another product from We R Memory Keepers. Horrible.
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Fantastic little set. I see alot of negative reviews about this on a few points, namely that the box is poorly constructed, the blades are oily/damaged on arrival, they don't stay in the box or arrive all over the box.
The box itself is nicely constructed in my opinion at least, it is laminated, very smooth and pleasant to look at.
The blades do come with a slight layer of oil, this is to protect the blades and keep them from rusting. And its a good thing, it took like 1 minute to get a paper towel and wipe down all of the blades really quick.
The blades stay in their little plastic housings within the box, the black housings themselves come wrapped in heatshrink so they're not going anywhere, and when you remove the heatshrink you can shake the housing with the blades in it all you want, the bottom ones are clipped in by pressure, and the top ones are held down by a decently strong magnet.
The plastic housings themselves also fit very snugly inside the box and the top one does not drop down or move at all when the box is closed.
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For making lye soap. When I was a little girl, I watched my Nano making her homemade soap. I often sat under her huge clawfoot table carving the older soap bars she had made years earlier. After she was no longer here, I found a recipe for cold technique lye soap making. I could not wait to start a batch of soap. Unfortunately, I had no grease, until I stored a gallon or two of beef, pork and chicken fat rendered into clear clean grease for my lye soap recipe. The first batch was perfect, and now I have made lye soap across the states just like my grandma's pretty white bars. Sometimes I carve pretty letters or pictures on the top and give them as gifts. It still makes laundry clean and white and I use on my hands and as a shampoo. It will forever remind me of my Nano! It does not disturb me when others do not like lye soap. Some people are unable to use it, and some do not like the reminder of those times during and after the war, and/some just do not like it! That's OK too:-) I am glad to find lye as easy to use as this is. georgia
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Easy to use, fun, high quality. I received this as a gift and am very happy with the set. The set comes with everything you need to make container candles. If you are trying to make candles that you pour into a mold and remove, you will need different wax. The way wax sets, it can either contract (and therefore be pulled out of a mold) or stay flush with the sides of the container into which it was poured (great for container candles, not ideal for molds). The set wax in this kit is still somewhat soft once you add the oil scent. You can easily add color dye, but the white wax is nice looking when finished too. We ended up using the wax to pour into blue mason jars and the end result was very pretty and lasted lit for many hours. The melting pot is high quality. This makes a great gift and is a fun hobby to pick up. You'll end up wanting to pour wax into every container in your house. A heads up that the wax provided only makes a few small candles or one large one (we filled two pint mason jars about 2/3 full). You can buy more wax online or at craft stores like Michael's. If you have expensive candles that have nice containers and are close to being completely burned down, you can save the nice container and re-fill it using this kit.
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I'm a high schooler in ceramics and I love these tools. I'm a high schooler in ceramics and I love these tools! They're very good for detail work and it feels like the tip, metal, and handle are all attached very well. Keep in mind these are small and pretty flexible, I'd say they're size 0 to 2. If you're looking for harder tips I'd go buy them from Blick Art Supply. However, the ones from Blick are much more expensive.
Considering the variety of tips, these are great quality for the price if you're at the beginning to intermediate level. If you are a professional or do ceramics for a living, I'd say get them from Blick since they'll probably last much longer and be the highest quality. However, they are WAY more expensive.
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it is easy for practice. The paper is very thin, but hold Chinese ink stone ink very well, no spreading. I used it for Chinese Calligraphy with my stone ink, and I put a grid under it, it is easy for practice. The bad thing is the paper shrinks on the words you wrote, and wrinkles pretty bad, I don't expect you can mount that paper easily since it is very very thin. One side of paper is very flatten smooth, and the other side is textured with a little rough surface which more suit for calligraphy writing, I used the rough side for writing. For practice, this is a good source, but it is not good for your final product. The other bad thing is: the sender packaged the paper by folding it in a half to fit to a paper box, that is bad bad. Hope the sender will never fold this type of stocking paper for anyone in the future.
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it went on pretty easy and washed off easily too. This is the first time I've ever really used any kind of body/face paint. I decided to cosplay as Hades from Hercules for comicon and did my run through for Halloween. It took me a while to get how much water to used and what kind of brush to use worked out but I ended up settling with 1-2 drops of water on the disk at a time and an eyeshadow/concealer brush. It was still kinda blotchy in person, but I'm also a perfectionist. Overall, it went on pretty easy and washed off easily too. My skin felt terrible for a couple of days, but I expected that. I have really sensitive skin so I was happy I didn't break out in hives. I'm also covered in freckles so I was happy it covered everything. I got a lot of compliments, and then one guy who thought I was really just that pale......
I did my face, chest, and one arm (one sleeve dress) and I have more than enough to do the same several more times at least.
I'm really pleased with this and it photographs really well :)
(4 stars for application issues)
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Great wicks. I used these wicks in 16 oz mason jars for emergency candles. They burn really well. I had no problem setting them in the wax, as others have mentioned. I poured my wax into the jars with the wicks in place, then re-centered the wicks and used a paint stirring stick laying across the tops of my jars to prop the wicks against and keep them centered while the wax cooled. I found that pulling some of the wicks back out (after I poured the hot wax into the jars)and straightening them once they were warm worked much better than trying to get them straight before they were warm.
This was my first candle making experience and I was surprised at how easy it was! I will definitely be making more candles in the future.
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endless possibilities. I am an artist by hobby and by trade. I enjoy using all types of media but I'm happy that when I decided to start working with three dimensional art that I found Sculpey to start with. If you follow the instructions and don't rush the steps, you can create just about anything you can imagine. My favorite project with Sculpey was when my son's school was having a winter craft fundraiser. He and I spent the weekend with a box of white Sculpey clay, several bottles of the inexpensive paints you can find at just about any store with a craft section (they sell under many different names, I usually buy Folk Art, but Apple Barrel and Americana are good choices too), some paint brushes, some metal jewelry bits (hooks, chains, etc) and a butter knife, toothpicks, a jar of Mod Podge, a small glass jar to use as a rolling pin and some other assorted tools. We spent 2 days making tiny pizza slice necklaces and earrings, mini pop tarts that we turned into charm bracelets, Oreos, gum balls, etc. They all turned out SO cute and were a hit at the craft show. We baked following the instructions (except we paint the items before baking, it makes them more durable) also making sure to add the jewelry parts before baking and once they cooled, I sealed everything with the Mod Podge to keep the colors bright.
Since then I've made key chains, religious articles, pen holders, rosary beads - you name it! It all holds together perfectly if you follow the directions carefully. The package I am writing the review for was given to me as a gift from someone who saw it on my wishlist, they knew just how to make my day :)
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I accidentally tore my seat in my Acura Cl and it was getting worst by the day. If you have some kind of tear in your leather this is the patch for you. I accidentally tore my seat in my Acura Cl and it was getting worst by the day. I googled best patches for leather holes and this product came up. I bought it and patched it on and I am surprised by how long it is has lasted. It has not peeled at all and has kept the leather intact. I do wish they had more colors considering my leather is a lot lighter. I don't mind overall because it makes it look 10 times better then a gigantic hole. They also provide other sizes in case you need a smaller patch or a different color.
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Sticks to a leather motorcycle seat very well. Dark Brown MastaPlasta Self-Adhesive Leather Repair Patches
Even though the item was NOT as described by seller I'm still giving it 5 stars. The item's product description says "This CIRCLE design measures 2-inch in diameter. You have chosen it in BROWN" The item is actually 3" in diameter which explains why it was a few dollars more. Also it was advertised as being dark brown, the package also says brown not dark brown. however the color does match the website photo. I wanted a 2" diameter patch that looked smooth and did not have a pattern or skull bones on it. I used this on my 1989 GL1500 GoldWing motorcycle seat. I had a small tear on it that was getting bigger every time I sat on the seat. This did cover it up but would have looked less noticeable had it been smaller. I cleaned the area pretty well with alcohol prior to applying and after a month of being subjected to sunlight and getting on & off of the motorcycle it seems to be holding up.
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Great washi for a great price. Admittedly I am weak when it comes to buying washi. The more the better! I love finding new patterns and brands to try. I use it regularly too luckily considering the amount I have! So when I saw this available at a discount in lieu of a review I knew I wanted to get it. And I love it!
I knew from the product description that there were 12 rolls but I guess it didn't really sink in how many that was until I opened the package and was shocked at how much washi was in there! The picture makes it look nice and neat and is a bit deceiving! The rolls are a nice size too, I doubt I will be running out of any of this washi anytime soon!
All of the patterns are nice and bright. The details are intricate and this is definitely nice quality washi. I LOVE the waves pattern which is really what sold me on this particular pattern combination but really they all are lovely and will look great alone or together.
I use washi in my Erin Condren planner (as well as other crafts!) and I've included a picture that shows the size in relation to that. I like to separate that bottom area to meal plan and washi makes it look nice and still gives me enough room to write.
I would definitely recommend this washi. I did receive this at a discount for an honest review. But I would buy it full price even without that discount. It's a great deal, especially consider some washi I've bought is $3/4 a roll!
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Too small. This review is for the Threader punch. The width of this punch is way too small for the standard sized crafting ribbon (I use the American Crafts ribbon spools) therefore resulting in you needing to fold the ribbon in half just to get it to thread through the cut it makes, which doesn't allow being able to see the true design of the ribbon you're using. Ive even tried doing side by side punches to make it wider but its very difficult to line it up properly and just makes it worse. I've ordered the Fiskars one that is used with the Advantedge, so hopefully that one works better. As for this, I definitely don't recommend it unless you use very very small ribbon.
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Good. This makes everything easier! Can you imagine doing each hole individually?!
I used this for flat post earrings.
I do agree with some of the other reviews on it punching unevenly. I found that it was because the metal inside had a bit of a lip in the middle so the paper would kind of swivel when trying to line it up. I resolved this with a flat rubber band wrapped around and resting flat inside so that the paper is straight and not moving from side to side.
So far I have only punched holes on index cards, one at a time. I didn't want to ruin this awesome thing!
It is kind of short. I posted a picture of which side I punched on an index card. You can also see the uneven punch.
Still it is good for the price I paid. Arrived relatively quickly.
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