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Exceeded Expectations. For my altered book project, I wanted semi-transparent vellum, but not a ton of it. I thought I preferred white, but settled for this pack because the transparency, price and quantity where right for me. Wasn't thrilled about the pattern, but figured I could make it work.
Turns out I fell in love in with this vellum! It's barely grey and the pattern is white. It's transparent enough show things behind it, but opaque enough to soften any harsh colors and patterns behind it. The patterns come in handy because you can use it as is and it will still add a layer off oomph, extra interest and dimension to your designs.
I didn't print or use any ink on it, just cut and adhered it in my book, but I'm sure it works fine with the right media. It's definitely the right weight for printing. Overall, this vellum exceeded my expectations.
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Great set of washi tape. I've recently become hooked on bullet journaling and love using washi tape to decorate the pages and mark things in my journal. This washi tape preformed great to my expectations. It stuck to my pages well, but was still moveable and removeable when I wanted it to be. I used it on the cover of my notebook, as well as paper pages in my actual journal and had no issues with either location with it sticking or sticking too well. I love the color selection in this set- some great neutral type prints with a few fun ones thrown in for good measure- the pandas and strawberries are especially adorable! It tears easily, just as I would expect from washi tape, but you can use scissors as well if you desire a more perfect cut. This is a great washi set- I definitely recommend!
I received this product at a discount for my honest, unbiased review.
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The next step for little ones that want to weave. This is a toy, meant for kids eight and up, so my review will treat it as such even though there are lots of crafty uses for this by imaginative adults as evidenced by the tube videos. The main reason I give this only three stars is because the loom is so flimsy. Making the pins (the vertical pieces that holds the warp) out of thin cheap plastic really limits the usefulness and value a budding fiber artist will get. It would have been so much better to use wood or metal, or even better plastic! They bend and break too easily. Getting the tension on the weft just right is a trick. Too tight and the pins snap or bend, too loose and your weave is messy and unappealing. Also, the yarn provided should be the optimum weight for use. This has a very attractive multicolor but you are going to have a very loose weave, not suitable to making items like the purse they show without having to line it so small items like keys and change don't just fall through the weave. If you have a child that enjoyed using the old fashioned " loop loom" and wants to try the next step up towards a real loom, this would be an inexpensive way to do it. But don't expect this to hold up well to any mishaps like a fall off the table or just an error in tension. There are 3 replacement pins in the box, more are available for purchase -- that tells me the manufacturer knows very well that this is not going to hold up for the job it was intended. Too bad! It could have been such a great and useful gift. Instead we have another "try it and toss it" toy for the landfill.
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but they did better. I wound up giving up. The product arrived quick! I ordered it yesterday and it was on my doorstep by noon today! Of course as soon as it arrived the kids wanted to open it up and try different things, except we didn't have a book on how to make origami figures. No worries there though because once we actually opened it, we saw that here is a free origami Ebook download with it! We downloaded the book and the kids got working. I tried, but they did better. I wound up giving up! Its not like your normal origami paper, which is white on one side and colored on the other. Both sides are the same color, so it made it difficult for me to follow the instructions. Its a little thicker than normal origami paper as well, but that makes it perfect for the kids. The colors are amazing as well. Diferent shades of pinks and purples and blues and yellow.. as well as other colors. I can't wait to try more 3d objects using more than one piece of paper! This product was provided at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review.
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love these crafty tapes. These are my second buy for the washi tapes. I so love them for craft work. Washi tapes are great decorative tapes..they have so many uses.. they came in different colors with different patterns. If you want, you can use Washi tape for so many projects and creative ideas to make interesting decorations.if you search on net, you will find tons of ideas to use washi tapes. this one comes in a pack of 12 with mostly blue greenish color but different patterns. they stick nicely. kinda feel like papery plastic. they can be easily removed too. I personally like to do all sorts of DIY and they came in so handy to change the decor and light up things with slight use and change.. be creative and fun...I did some with few plane pieces ..
I recently changed my living room decor as blue and silver theme and they are perfect for touching up all the rest of the pieces to match them with blue theme... come in so handy
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Okay. I've used these only a few times for making bath bombs and prefer plastic or silicone molds. The reason: It takes quite a lot of force to mash the two sides together and get them to stick to make a sphere, at least for the larger sizes. The plastic ones at least will click together and you can let the mold sit for a while before taking out the bath bomb. However, the two smaller sizes work really well for tiny bath bombs and are easy to work with. These also dent really easy. I tapped one with a spoon to try to get a failed half out and it dented the metal a bit. They are okay though. Keep in mind I am not the most experienced at crafting bath bombs, so if you aren't either you might want to try plastic or silicone molds first.
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Still Just a Toy. Don't be fooled. This is NOT a serious loom. It does weave pretty well, but only very small stuff, such as straps. I wanted to weave a scarf, but I was sorely disappointed.
My biggest disappointment was the 10-inch heddle, which should have been the main value of the whole loom. It has eyes that are tiny, just big enough for a fingering yarn (50g) at best, in spite of the fact they are spaced at 5 dents. In fact that's the size of yarn that is included. Because of that, your 10-inch heddle will only weave pieces that are less than half that wide.
The shorter 4 dent heddle has nice big eyes that will fit regular yarn (100g). But it's only 4 inches wide, for about 30 lines of warp.
I really like the wingnut clamp for holding the near end of the warp, but there is nothing like that at the other end. You are expected to wrap the other end of the warp around a board and tie the ends together around some slots on the outer edges of the board. I thought it was quite wasteful and doesn't do much for keeping the warp aligned vertically just spreads it out.
The shuttle is just a cutout. It is blunt and has not been tapered at any of the edges, and it seems as if the ends will get easily caught in the work, if your shed is not high enough.
There was a piece of weaving already started, as mentioned by other reviewers. It uses the smaller heddle with the larger eyes, but with the tiny yarn, and it is only started about an inch up the warp.
I confess, I stopped short of even using this loom. It did not at all meet my expectations (which were admittedly high), and I am sending it back. I wish someone could have told me all this stuff before I spent the money. But now I am a little wiser.
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Fast, but not the greatest. I bought two packages; when both arrived the liquid had leaked out of both tubes inside the package. I sent a reply/complaint and they did send me two more packages, and these had also leaked out liquid; I don't know how they can package them without a good seal on the end of the tube and not have them all returned due to leakage. I probably got about two packages worth of useful liquid from the entire four packages. The "glue" is OK, but doesn't cure unless the UV light can actually reach it, so it doesn't work for all materials, and it's about the same as using epoxy cement in the end. It does cure quickly, so that's a plus, but it doesn't adhere to all plastics very well so you can apply multiple coats and cure them in sequence to make stronger. I probably would not bother getting any more.
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Use These if You Plan to Start Small. A few details before I start the review: This is my first time making candles, so my work is experimental right now. I am using a thrifted pillar candle for wax, crayons from a Playskool brand 10 pack for dye (and a tiny bit more wax), a dollar store votive that is about 2 inches in diameter, and a P&J Trading brand Bubble Gum scent. I used a single pink crayon, 8 drops of the scent oil, and enough wax to fill maybe 2/3 of the votive. The candle ended up with a dip between the edge of the glass, and the wick.
As far as the wick goes, it is sturdy, even with some tugging, bending, and other fussing. The sticker is handy for a beginner; no worries about lining up the base of the wick and then steadily pouring a dab of wax on top. The wick has burned consistently, with no smoke, even after blowing it out and relighting it. It left some wax on the edge of the votive, but I think that's because of the dip that was left in the wax. It looks as though, if my wax is even next time, it will burn all the way to the glass.
I took a shot in the dark, as my research shows that wicks can be picky depending on the wax, dye, width of container, and scents used, but I bought these because other reviews reveal them to be versatile, and I did not want to pay the price for a sample pack from another website. So far, I'm impressed, and I can't wait to practice more!
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Made in the USA!!! Used these to tack ribbon to a glass vase. I was preparing almost twenty centerpieces for a wedding reception and couldn't get anything to stick to the glass vase & the ribbon except Scotch Adhesive Dot Roller which was hard to remove from the glass.
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Scotch-Permanent-Double-Sided-Tape-1-2-x-250-Inches-3-Pack-Caddy-3136/dp/B0035LXTYU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Scotch Permanent Double Sided Tape, 1/2 x 250 Inches 3-Pack Caddy(3136)</a> was hard to remove from the glass, and wouldn't stick to the ribbon. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Scotch-Magic-Tape-3-4-x-1000-Inches-6-Count-Package-810K6/dp/B00006IF67/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Scotch Magic Tape, 3/4 x 1000 Inches, 6-Count Package (810K6)</a> stuck to the glass & the ribbon...if I didn't fold it in half to hide it, <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Scotch-Adhesive-Dot-Roller-Value-Pack-31-Inches-x-49-Feet-4-Pack-6055BNS/dp/B007VBXC38/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Scotch Adhesive Dot Roller Value Pack .31 Inches x 49 Feet, 4-Pack (6055BNS)</a> stuck to both the vase & the ribbon, but was hard to remove from the glass...so I remembered that glue dots worked for all my past craft projects. After sending my hubby to an office supply store (where they never heard of them & didn't carry them), I didn't have time to run from store to store looking for glue dots so I ordered these from Amazon...and they worked wonderfully!!! They can even be stretched.
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Glue-Dots-Glue-Dots-1-2-Inch-Craft-Dots-200-Clear-Dots-Roll/dp/B0011N832C/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Glue Dots Glue Dots 1/2-Inch Craft Dots, 200-Clear Dots/Roll</a> saved me lots of time, saved my day & my sanity! They stuck to both the ribbon & the glass, were easy to remove & didn't leave any messy residue on the glass.
5 stars
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Disgusting smell permeated whole house. Used half of a tube to help repair a sagging IKEA dresser drawer in my daughter's nursery. The glue smelled like rubber and pee, so I let it dry in a bedroom across the hall. I smelled the glue all day throughout my 3,500sqft house. It was strongest in the nursery, where I applied the glue, and guest bedroom, where the drawer was drying. The next day the whole house still smelled, so I moved the drawer outside. I brought it back in 48 hours later and it still stinks. I disassembled the drawer and tried to scrape the glue off, but it held tight (hence the two stars for the glue actually working). I brought the drawer back outside but left a few screws on my kitchen table. The next morning, I could actually smell the glue residue on the screws when I walked into my kitchen! I'm throwing the whole dresser away, which is such a waste, but I do not trust this glue in my house, much less in my toddler daughter's bedroom!
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Freshware makes the best silicone molds, for cooking or crafting. I originally discovered this brand of molds when looking for silicone molds to use with epoxy resin, and feel in love. They are extremely well made (if you've purchased cheaper silicone bakeware you might have experienced unlevel molds, excess blobs of silicone, uneven surface, etc) these are all perfect. For epoxy resin the pieces pop out with no effort and are shiny and gorgeous. I also use these for my 4yr old for painting, I can put all the colors in a muffin tray and let her paint her heart out (mixing colors in the empty compartments) and then simply rinse it clean after use (or leave to dry, and pop the dried paint right out).
For actual baking they work just as advertised, mine make muffins and cornbread without any sticking... yes you need to place it on a thin metal cookie sheet but I've never had silicone bakeware that didn't require that, not a big deal IMO as my cookie sheet usually lives in my oven anyways. I honestly prefer a sturdy aluminum cupcake pan to this as I like to use liners (keeps the cupcakes/muffins more moist longer IMO) and I really love my Amazon purchased <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Chicago-Metallic-Betterbake-Non-Stick-6-Cup-Regular-Muffin-Pan/dp/B003YKGQLU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Chicago Metallic Betterbake Non-Stick 6-Cup Regular Muffin Pan</a> Chicago Metallic pan for them. That said you can't beat this pan for things that are sticky, like mini cheesecakes. This is the perfect pan for them!
You can't go wrong with any of their molds, oh and if you like chocolate get the Freshware macaron <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Freshware-30-Cavity-Silicone-Macaron-Pan/dp/B004I8JHY0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Freshware 30-Cavity Silicone Macaron Pan</a> pan, you can add holiday specific sprinkles on top of melted chocolate and make your own jumbo nonpareils which pop right out, my daughters love them!
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Great if yours works, terrible if it doesn't. This is the most frustrating knitting-related item I have purchased in my 7 years of knitting. I love supporting small businesses, smart design, and American-made products. I started with a plastic
Royal winder, but I saved up to purchase this product. It has been a disaster. The first time I set it up, it tangled, over-spun, and screwed up several skeins of beautiful yarn. I went through every single step on the instruction booklet. I watched videos online. I searched the website for troubleshooting tips and followed them all. THEN, I called the owner of the company. He spent a long time talking me through the setup and was very kind. He said that he occasionally he has customers with problems like this. Unfortunately, I'm one of them. I managed to get the right angles, the right tension, and the right torque happening to actually wind some beautiful cakes of yarn. This product was a dream for a couple of months...until it wasn't anymore. I am once again dreading the start of a new project. If everything aligns perfectly, my yarn is caked and I get to knit. If anything is slightly off (the angle of the guide, the tension between the metal cone and the rubber gasket, etc), I know that I will spend my knitting time untangling expensive yarn and trying to correct any number of problems that will cause the yarn to wind incorrectly. I really wanted to like this product, and I am very disappointed.
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Cute mold. Cute mold! I purchased the funny-home Round Mooncake silicone muffin pan to make DIY bath bombs and soaps. Admittedly, I have not had time to try the molds for this purpose. However, I would like to review the quality of the silicone mold. It is thick, yet flexible silicone. I flexed it and moved it around as if I were pushing out molds and it went right back to its original shape. The round mold designs are cute and I will update my review with pictures just as soon as I make another round of DIY projects. Happy with my purchase.
I received this product at a discount for my honest review. I will update accordingly with additional wear and use. I hope my review has helped you!
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Finally got around to making my first batch of awesome sauce yesterday. Received this kit as a gift. Finally got around to making my first batch of awesome sauce yesterday. I liked that you can follow one of the included recipes or mix and match to create you own special sauce as I did. I like it hot but not painful so I built up a batch of just right. The other thing that's pretty cool is that this kit allows you to make a few batches, so I can tweek the recipe I just made to fine tune it even further. It was a fun project to do in the snowy colder morning, leaving plenty of time to head out for a ski. Looked forward to enjoying my creation with a few chips when I returned and wasn't disappointed. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good tasty hot sauce, plus the direction book is a kick to read! Cheers,Steve
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Great for craft projects. My wife needed something to make "medallions" for a Vacation Bible School craft project. She thought of using lids from frozen juice concentrate. When she could not find enough, I started looking and found these. They turned out to be better as there would be no metal edges to worry about. A little paint and they were ready to use.
I would recommend using spray shellac to seal them first though. I did not and the paint was not as smooth as I would have liked. However, I had only limited time to get them ready for her. Of all the ones I painted, only one had any real problems as the veneer on one piece was defective on one side. That was not enough to take away a star though. Some other reviews spoke of rough edges, but the ones we got were acceptably smooth.
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The colors are very vibrant and go on easily. I am so thankful to have found Face paint - Certified Organic Face Paint for kids, no Lead Paint in Stacking Jars, even for the Most Sensitive Skin, Best for Parties, Halloween and Sporting Events, makes Your Favorite Halloween Designs Even Better, made in USA by Go Green Face Paint. My husband and I are doing everything we can to get rid of all of the chemicals in our home-even the sneaky ones that we never thought about until our daughter was born. Now we look at everything with a discerning eye. This face paint is certified organic and is also hypoallergenic-perfect for those of us with sensitive skin. The colors are very vibrant and go on easily with your finger or a stiffer brush. (I made the mistake of trying a really soft brush first-no luck there. But a stiffer/shorter brush works great!) I tested this paint out on my husband (he was so excited lol) and it stayed on well, and was easy to wipe off when we were done. I plan to use this at a face painting booth for my daughter's upcoming birthday party. The kids will love it and I will be relieved that the paint is safe for their skin. I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review.
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My First Loom. I purchased this loom without any serious study or evaluation of other available products. I watched several videos pertaining to direct warping with a RH Cricket so was convinced that I could make a doll blanket. My sweet husband made me a warping peg from some doweling and scrap wood. I proceeded to warp this RH loom in an afternoon with the aid of dark chocolate and three glasses of red wine. My only shock was discovering that to create the shed and actually weave, one must prop one end of the loom against a table or purchase the stand. Not having the stand, I propped the loom against the table and went to work. I love this loom. I cannot explain it, but it feels good to weave on.
I completed my first project over three mornings using scrap wool yarns. After completing my 1st project, I don't care for the hook provided to thread the warp thread through the heddle. The 10 dent heddle was too small for my worsted weight yard, so I purchased DK weight for warping. I agree with the previous review that stated a stand would be nice but is not essential if you have a table to prop the loom against.
If you purchase this loom, do not be put off by the teeth on the warp and cloth beams. I had no difficulties warping, and it is easy to add your own warping rods/dowels if you like. The wood on the loom is attractive, strong, and lightweight. The loom is easy to break down and store when not in use, so keep the original box. Maybe pick up some clamps to help with holding the loom in place as you warp. I used heavy brown wrapping paper to separate the threads on the warping beam. Overall, I'm thrilled with the loom and cannot wait to start another project.
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This stuff is AWESOME. What an incredible asset for those that want to have a professional look without the professional price. Product is as described, if you take your time you can get a really nice finished product (aka no tear-outs/uneven finish). Cannot mention enough that you should do a rapid sawing motion when cutting detail and long runs, if you drag the knife it will tear the upper layer. Finally, instead of an electric knife, use a sharp carving knife to cut through the foam....it leaves a much nicer edge and can be easier to control...my two cents. The LONG NOSED marker is a life saver, especially if you are doing firearms that have various profiles and depths. AAA+++++
Thank you Woodcraft for being awesome again and Fastcap to providing a top-notch product.
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Able to "Unwind" While Winding Yarn with this Winder. Have you ever seen something and KNEW that it would be something that you would use forever? As a knitter, I felt that way about yarn winders. I had put off ordering one because they are expensive and it seemed like all of them had as many negative reviews as great ones. Doing some research and being honest in what my "real" yarn use was, I knew I needed a winder that would work with skeins larger than 4 ounces, and probably something that didn't have plastic parts that could break, which was a frequently reported issue with less expensive yarn winders. It was a great day for me when this winder showed up in my Amazon search results...capacity greater than 4 oz. and metal gearing! I ordered it right away! I've been using it constantly since I got it and am thrilled with it! Not only does it work well, but it's fun to watch, too! Because it handles larger quantities of yarn, it is big. Because it is metal, it is a bit noisy, and probably more noisy than a winder with plastic gearing, but it isn't that loud. As soon as I got it, I immediately started winding all the yarn skeins in my house. My son and his wife helped, too, because it's fun to use. To say I love this winder is an understatement! I immediately ordered one for a sister who crochets constantly and will be ordering more as gifts for friends that work with yarn! If you knit/crochet or otherwise use yarn, and are frustrated by the skeins rolling around or becoming tangled, you need to get one of these winders!
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No more plastic case. No more plastic case!
I just re-ordered Tenacious Tape... and it no longer comes in the handy plastic storage case! The only thing in the box was the strip of tape. Luckily I still have the plastic storage case from the last roll so it's not a big deal, but I would have been annoyed if I'd thrown it out expecting to get another one.
So if you're re-ordering... save the old case!
Works great on smooth materials such as ripstop nylon, plastic, rubber, metal. I use it for emergency and semi-permanent repairs; patches to ripstop nylon backpacks (patched many small holes over the years from wear and tear), gore-tex pants (holes from crampons), nylon rain shells, vinyl covers. On areas where there's little to no flexing, the patches last a long time. Where there's flexing or abrasion, not quite as long, but long enough to get the item home to other methods of repair. Doesn't really work on fabrics like cotton or heavily textured material, just can't get a good hold on them. You can't rip it like duct tape, so if you're bringing into the field, you'll need pre-cut pieces. Duct tape still has its uses since it's much, much cheaper, but it's nowhere near as durable nor as strong as Tenacious Tape.
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Great little tool, and handy for the out of the house carver. I am new to the carving hobby. I have carved several walking sticks so far. Mostly in my area the wood is either maple, both hard and soft, or hickory or oak. these are hard woods and require some patients in the carving. I especially like the handiness of having the tools all in one package (knife) for this. My preference for not having to haul multiple tools. The tools are razor sharp and the blades for, my part, with my safety gloves, open and close acceptably. I like the strobe block for keeping the edges sharp. Even in the hard wood and my rather lack of inexperience they preform well and stay very sharp. would I buy this again? Yes, is it a little pricey? Perhaps, but the handiness of the knife makes up for cost in my pocket. - Mike
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Beautiful gold washi tapes. These are beautiful gold and glitter washi tapes. I bought these to use on my Christmas cards that I was making in August. Since the cards would not be used until December I decided not to use these tapes because washi tape does not have long term sticking power in general. These tapes are so beautiful I will definitely save them for a later use. They come in a beautiful, sturdy brown cardboard box with a clear plastic sleeve that slides on and off the box. They would make a great gift for someone who enjoys paper crafting since all the patterns are beautiful and the glitter tapes are gorgeous. Often when buying a set of tape there are several that are patterns one will probably never use (I use them for holding dies and paper in place on the cutting pads of my Cuttlebug die cutting machine). But with these tapes they are all lovely patterns and could be used for more things than just Christmas.
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Miracle Sculpting Medium. I was surprised to discover that Amazon considers Apoxie Sculpt to be a "toy." Apoxie Sculpt is anything BUT a toy, even if it is really fun and easy to use. I consider it a miracle sculpting medium, useful for everything from household repairs to fine artwork. Unlike other commercial "modeling clays," Apoxie Sculpt air dries overnight without shrinking or cracking. It hardens into a very light but dense plastic which can be sanded, painted, drilled, and tooled. It has about four hours of working time, in which the consistency slowly matures from very soft to nearly rigid. It adheres like glue, and since it doesn't shrink, it can be used as a repair medium in existing projects and it will bond excellently. It can be used over armatures, or for custom parts. Hobbyists will appreciate the excellent detail that Apoxie Sculpt retains, and it can be smoothed and cleaned up with WATER. I can't brag enough about this stuff, having tried so many other commercial clays. Nothing else is as forgiving, easy to use, and practical.
A few suggestions for the new user, that I've picked up with experience:
First, Apoxie Sculpt is fairly affordable, but can get expensive in bulk. It is probably best suited for small projects and repairs, or detail work of larger projects. The hardening time is forgiving; four hours is usually plenty for me to finish all the details of a project. To avoid waste, however, PLANNING your project is essential. An oil-based modeling clay is best for the novice looking to "play around." You should have your finished product in mind, and an idea of how you are going to realize it, before activating the compound. Getting a sense of how much you will need takes a little practice. Larger projects are best broken up into smaller sections, which can be affixed together later, either with glue or more AS. Bear in mind that AS sands, drills, and can be sawed, so flat planes and other machined forms are easily achieved once it hardens. I eliminate waste by rolling any leftover scraps of AS into little balls and saving them in a jar once they've hardened. AS adheres to itself excellently, and these little spheres can be put to use as bulk filler for future projects instead of just becoming waste.
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Boy, oh, boy - what a doll. I'd been looking for Obitsu slim male dolls for awhile now, so I was very happy to find this guy. He's the 27cm slim male doll and comes with a variety of different parts (hands, joints, extensions).
Japan knows how to make a market of "create your own dream dolls" - he is a similar size to Barbie, but he is more customizable and he poses better than the dolls available here in the US. I use these guys to model poses, especially when you buy them a variety of outfits that help you see how the clothing creases and flows and since his numerous joints allow him to hold his pose for as long as needed, he holds the pose longer than any live model could!
Great idea for someone who could use a model for sketching, for someone who could use a fun project or a doll collector who likes having a range of motion not available in many dolls.
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doesn't cut at the tip. I was excited to order these because I'd seen so many good reviews on Amazon.com. I was looking for a good, sharp, precise scissors to cut fabric with. The very first thing I tried to cut with these after I took them out of the package was some jersey fabric -- so, nothing too difficult -- and I found that the very tip of the scissors (maybe the topmost 1/4 inch) does not cut AT ALL. It's like they're completely dull there. The bottom portion of the scissor blades work fine, just not the tip. I tried on a few other surfaces (paper, other fabric) and they still didn't work. What good are "precision" scissors if the tips don't cut??? I will be contacting 3M (makers of these scissors) to see about their "lifetime warranty" but I'm not hopeful -- a lot of those big companies will only replace/refund for you if you return the original product (and pay for shipping) and I don't see much point in that.
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Fantastic Find for the small "ace" type knife -- which can't be found anymore. I have had the apparently very old, not made anymore, mini [under 3 inches] knife on my key chain for years. Its getting pretty beat up so I tried to buy a new one. Ha! They aren't there except as expensive antiques. I bought one small knife which is similar but just slightly bigger enough to annoy me.
And then!...I stumbled on these...fantastic. You have to be careful changing blades but by the time I was through it had improved my knife which had not been opening to all 3 positions.
I have arthritis and can't open a bag of potato chips, let alone a package or anything else sealed. I use my knife all the time and was really bummed to think it would have to go. Also, occasionally if I am walking to my car in a not so safe situation I may open the knife and carry it and it gives me a great deal of confidence about protecting myself.
But the main thing is unless somebody gets smart and starts manufacturing the lovely small ones again, new blades are the answer. Anyway keep your knife because they way they are being sold you could get a vacation out of the rising price,
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Kind of flimsy and the clamp is pretty short, but for the price and for the . Kind of flimsy and the clamp is pretty short, but for the price and for the small number of times I personally need to use it, it has been great. Only complaint is that I use a lot of fine lace and sock yarns, and more than a few times they have gotten caught on the unprotected metal points/joints. Not great, but easy to avoid now that I know it's an issue. You get what you pay for, so if you're looking for a hardcore, fits and does everything swift to wind every hank of yarn you come across, this isn't for you. But if you only need to wind the occasional hank and you're willing to take your time and pay attention, this should be OK for you.
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If you are not adept at tweaking inexpensive tools this probably is not for you. I bought this because I needed a beveller and a stich grooving tool but only got one. It is not a 7 in 1 tool kit, it only does a max of 5 tasks unless you want to count the beveling as three tasks. And even at that the three so called bevellers don't bevel with a round edge they gouge a groove on the edge and call it a bevel. The pictures show a round groove on the back of the bevellers and if it were there it would cut a round edge as it is supposed to; but alas that groove is not on the back. There will be no way to sharpen the groove cutter once it is dull and I do not find any replacement cutters on line or retail any where. I gave it two stars and kept it only because the stich grooving tool only takes a little tweaking to do a nice groove and the price is less than a third of the cost of one retail.
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Smeary disappointment. I bought this hoping to speed up the face painting process. Nothing worse than a twenty minute line full of kindergarteners waiting for facepaint. However, the stencils don't sit well on the curvy cheeks of wiggly children, and the paint leaks under the edges even if you follow the directions on the package and use a sponge to apply. I did get a few to come out passable, by letting the under-layer dry for a few minutes before trying to sponge on the over-layer, but that pretty much defeated the purpose of the things and made everything slower. I gave up after the third kid where the stencil made a smeary mess and just free-handed the rest.
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Best scissors ever. Best scissors ever!!! I was gifted by my craft sister the small and medium Tim Holtz scissors and I got hooked and immediately loved these. At first I saw these and said no way would I spend money on scissors like that because come on, scissors are just scissors right? Well I was WRONG!!! If you're left handed these are a must have and the ease of use of the Tim Holtz scissors had me giving away my other collection of scissors because none of them were comfortable and easy to use for a lefty like me so I just had to have this big one. These things are amazing but then again I don't think Tim Holtz has ever made a bad product. Hands down he really thought these scissors through and I absolutely love them and I noticed my husband going into my craft room stealing these all the time that I think I have to purchase him his own set so I don't have a heart attack when my set are missing from my craft room.
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Easy to store and use. I want to compare this Bostich 3-Hole Punch to my old Acco 3-hole punch with the swinging lever. I have used the latter product for a few decades and it worked well, but now the rubber tray on the bottom that holds the discarded paper 'holes' keeps falling off. The Bostich model also has a rubber or plastic tray, but it seems to fit more tightly to the metal punch. Incidentally, the Bostich model is advertised as 'all metal' on the box, but the tray for the discarded paper 'holes' is either rubber or flexible plastic.
The Bostich model is also advertised as punching up to 12 sheets of paper at a time. I was able to punch 8 pages of typing paper comfortably. If you really do have to punch multiple sheets on a consistent basis, you might want to go with a more heavy-duty punch that has a lever arm.
I was also able to punch holes in a fairly stiff piece of cardboard with the Bostich, which is important to me as I store craft dies on cardboard sheets in a three-ring binder.
In summary, this Bostich 3-hole punch is easy to use although if I'm trying to punch multiple sheets of paper at a time, I sometimes have trouble fitting them neatly into the narrow slot under the punches.
***product supplied by vendor for testing and review purposes***
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DO NOT BUY. The glue hardens BUT the plastic pieces did not stick. THe only way to make it work is to cover the break so that the glue creates a sleeve, thus it is not holding by adhesive force but by physically preventing the pieces from falling apart. Pulling on the two portions broke it apart easily. I bought two. Both arrived sticky and wet from leaked adhesive. I would guess that about 90% leaked out during shipment since I could only test one item, a thin plastic ear piece to an eyeglass, probably 3/32" in diam. I also tried to return in, however, "This item isn't eligible for return." No wonder the company does not accept returns. Total waste of money and time. Had to use 3 tissues to clean my hands after opening the packaging!! I'm still sticky!!!!
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This has been a very big disappointment. I have used Smooth-on products before, but this was the first time the silicone would not cure. It stayed a semi liquid state and I left it to cure for two days. It has made a big mess of my item I wanted to copy. The weird thing is the top of it cured and under it cured. But where my bridge was, was a goop of sticky greenish silicone. Now I must remake the bridge again. Because I am afraid this one may now be contaminated with a bad batch or out dated silicone. This has been a very big disappointment Smooth-On needs a expiration date on their products if they have a limited shelf life. I received mine 4 days ago. So it's not my fault it went bad. .
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Circle punch FAIL. This review is for the Extra Large Circle Punch.
I'm extremely disappointed in this product. I tried to use it cut out 2" circles from regular printer paper and it totally failed. First, you have to line it up so you only have about 1/8 of paper at the bottom of the punch (I found this annoying as I was trying to cut our a bunch of pictures printed on an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper).
But the main reason I found this product to be terrible is that it did not cleanly cut out a 2" circle. It cut out the top of the circle ok (not perfectly cleanly), and then the bottom of the circle was torn-looking.
This is not a case of operator error, as there is one way to squeeze it. The paper was cut out, just not well. I had to use a scissors to cut out the circle the rest of the way.
There is a chance my product was defective, as I have other Fiskars punches that are fine, but I suspect that this is too big of a circle for a squeeze punch and that it is just a poorly designed or executed product.
I'm returning it and advising you, gentle reader, to avoid this product.
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Love the facial expression. I have to point out, these are Not 4" tall, at all. One of the reasons I bought these were the height. This one in particular is 2.25" tall from head to feet. But I was not displeased with the details. These, are not toys! in my opinion. The way it comes is extremely well packaged. I think they went 110% on assuring these won't break. The other fun part is that there is a bit of assemble to be done, which I don't mind as it allows me to appreciate the way these are fabricated. You have to order one to find out more. These come with a base and a ... 'title' in Japanese. Just to give you an idea on detail, at plain sight (no magnifying glass) you cand see small details in the ear, the head is approximatly 0.25 inches square. Aside from the size, which is not my preference, I will be getting others in the future. In my opinion, there are items that could easily break or get lost if you play with them as toys. I personally will display them as a central item next to were I hang my gi
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each is very pretty. If you love DIY project or like to . This review is for <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Washi-Tape-Set-of-6-By-Dazzle-Washi-Tape-The-Classic-Set-Premium-Washi-Tape-made-for-creative-projects-and-colorful-spaces-Includes-a-Free-E-Book-filled-with-Craft-Ideas/dp/B01EKTZUOM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Washi Tape (Set of 6) By Dazzle Washi Tape - The Classic Set - Premium Washi Tape made for creative projects and colorful spaces - Includes a Free E-Book filled with Craft Ideas</a>
This is a set of very colorful tape. It comes with 6 different design and color washi tape, each is very pretty. If you love DIY project or like to give your book's, handbook a little more color, this is what you need to get. It is easy to apply and take off as it wouldn't damage the surface.
I received this product for free in exchange for my unbiased review. All opinions expressed are 100% my own
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Reminiscent of vintage wall paper. I absolutely love Flonz paper packs. The texture of the paper is smooth and substantial, the designs have clear and precise lines and the ink is vibrant. The Flonz paper comes in many different designs and are perfect for scrap booking or making paper craft projects. It adheres well with craft glue although my favorite glue is E6000 or Loctite all purpose. The paper adheres perfectly to glass when using either one of those glues. It's a bit more expensive than other paper but totally worth the price to get a unique and quality design. The Rococo Baroque Floral design is beautiful. It reminds me of vintage wallpaper. The detail to the design is impressive. This is my go to paper for many crafts.
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Don't be put off by the price or the color, the best swift I've ever used. Best $15 I ever spent! This sucker is easy to mount on a variety of surfaces thanks to the way the clamp is designed--the bottom jaw moves completely independently from the top and is fixed with a wingnut, so it's easy to tighten and loosen. The angle and height can be controlled by a bolt in that assembly too, and so far it's allowed me to put it in several orientations I could never achieve with a table swift. The umbrella portion is much sturdier than it looks; I've been using mine just under 6 months and I've had no problems. It's very easy to extend or pull in the umbrella portion to account for different diameter hanks of yarn and it turns equally well clockwise and counterclockwise. The only issue I've had at all with this is that the knob on top won't stay on--it's plastic and held in place with a screw with a head that isn't quite wide enough, but I can fix this for under $1.
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Nice stuff and easy to use. Works perfectly. I followed the directions as stated on the bottles and it cured perfectly. I created a few small items using silicone molds and I also used it to fill holes in some pieces of wood. Since I'm new to using resin most of what I did was experimentation. I used some Jacquard Pearl EX colorants and discovered that it takes very little in order to get color in the resin. I did all my mixing in small plastic 1 oz medicine measuring cups, stirring using wooden craft sticks all of which I threw out after each batch. The cure time is long enough that I never had to hurry. A heat gun does a great job of getting air bubbles out though I'm not sure how difficult it would be if you cast something really thick. Letting the resin sit before pouring (as it suggests in the instructions) does allow many bubbles to rise to the surface.
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I am very pleased with this organizer. This was a great deal at $70 for 2 versus $40 for 1. I thought that I would need 2 since I have so many shoes but I ended up putting more than one pair per box so I have the other as a spare. The boxes are big enough that I can fit small to medium purses, scarves, belts and maybe even put some sheet sets in them. I don't have a lot of closet space or a chest of drawers so I have to improvise for now. I had the type of shoe rack that has 2 expandable metal bars that the heels and toes of the shoes lay on but I got tired of my shoes always falling in between the rack making my closet floor look messy. This organizer can lay flat so you can just throw stuff into it like Christmas ornaments, ribbons, dog toys or leashes and shoes and can slide under the bed or futon; it can stand in a vertical position which helps it to fit perfectly in the awkward shaped corner of my closet, and in the horizontal position it can be stacked. I bought the beige color but it also comes in black. This unit is also sold as a single but I'm not sure if it comes in beige. I can fit up to 3 nike air rifts per box and about 4 flip flops but I also have small feet. I put about 2 high heeled shoes per box as well but boots you may have to fold down or limit one per box. I can put about 2 asics sneakers per box pretty snugly. The instructions were pretty easy to follow to unfold it. Just remember to pull on the middle bar on the side to open it up so you don't risk squeezing your fingers on the ends! I love that it's collapsible when I don't need it and easy to open when I do but for now I have it open holding my shoes. I think it could be a makeshift bookshelf for small to medium sized books in a pinch for instance if you have an RV or some other small space. I love that it's stackable and that it's sturdy when stacked although I'm not sure how sturdy it would be if stacking more than 2. The pockets are nice and deep. They came in 2 separate boxes each organizer being wrapped in plastic with the instructions included in each. From the pictures they gave me the idea that they were bigger than they really are but read the details on their measurements to see if these will work for your space. I think they would also be great for an entryway for everyone to put their shoes in when they enter the house. I wish the connectors were the same color as the canvas so it would look more uniform if I kept it outside but hidden in my closet this is not a problem. All around this is a great item and I could see it being used for as many items your mind can conceive. P.S because it's a beautiful light beige color I could see this getting dirty pretty easily so if you're concerned about that consider getting the black. I also think that if you have animals it may be a fur or dust bunny magnet but nothing a little lint roller can't fix.
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Love it! My Best purchase-high quality, gentle almond oil at a great price. This was for me a great overall purchase and I will purchase this again. It is a high quality sweet almond oil in an 8 oz bottle at low cost. Almond oil is one of the most popular go to oils for using as a carrier oil to adding essential oils and/or combining with your current moisturizer to make your own quality DIY Skin and bathing care products. Its very gentle oil and can be used under and around your eyes (to improve bags and wrinkles), face, hands, skin and nails...Its a carrier oil I always have on hand as a cosmetologist for hair and skin care on myself and clients I can use this straight on my skin, add to my bath or add it to my products. There are many benifits to using almond oil so I recommend taking the time to read up on what almond oil or any other oils your considering prior to purchase. Even though this is one of the most gentle and beneficial oils you always want to test for allergies and avoid getting it directly in your eyes, and less is more a little goes a long way, in the dry season you may need more but start with less. This is a light and nicely absorbed oil, I use it every night before bed under and around my eye area as well as my face and neck as needed, then leaving some to rub into my hands and nails.
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Great kit, but requires patience and dilligence. I bought the kit through Prime and I received in a couple of days. The kit looks smaller than expected but all the necessary pieces were in the kit. I spent 3 to 4 hours non stop on the kit. It turned out well. However, this isn't really for beginners and it requires tedious work cutting out tiny pieces. I'm pretty sure a smaller scissors and tweezers will be helpful but its not absolutely necessary. Overall this was fun but very detail oriented. Although I would probably say the kit should not be worth more than 10 dollars. But overall, it does what its supposed to and keeps you busy and entertained if you have patience.
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BEST Knitting Looms Money Can Buy. Even though I am a "newbie" to loom knitting (began December, 2015), I have used several brands of looms. These are BY FAR my FAVORITE! They are lightweight, yet sturdy. The knitting tool glides well up and over the pegs. The pegs are NOT removable which is a plus (to me). I have used a loom that DID have removable pegs and had to scrap the whole project when two pegs came out at the same time. I have completed many projects on these looms whereas I have ended up scrapping projects I had begun on other looms. I have recommended these looms to others and will continue to do so. I believe they are the BEST on the market!
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Really pretty washi tape for cards or scrapbooks. I am just getting into the Washi tape craze and was looking for something other than stripes and chevrons, which is what most of it seems to be. The Aged Vintage Style Flower Design is a very thin, transparent tape that has a great paper texture to it (like real Washi tape should). The flowers are so pretty - the design sort of alternates between some bigger, more prominent flowers and some smaller, more delicate flowers. So you get a nice variety when you just snip off small pieces of tape. Very shabby chic/french/cottage design - it's probably the prettiest design I've found so far. The quality of the tape itself is very good - it's not the cheap plastic material you get from the dollar store tapes, it feels almost like super thin fabric.
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An Artist's Dream Material . Outstanding product. Try a smaller amount and see if you like it, then go big if you are going to keep using it. My first order had a shelf life of a year before it got used up. 1 LB is 8 oz of each jar and will make a total amount about the size of a large orange. Take equal amounts from each jar and knead together. Mix only what you need at one time. You have about 2 hours of working time. You can find a way to stick it to just about anything together. Easy to mix more. If you have some already mixed, and left over, mold it into little shapes to use in future projects. Strong stuff. Takes details fairly well (I think there might be another Aves variety that does details better?). Takes acrylic paint and other textured mediums wonderfully. When set, it can be sanded, drilled. Dremel carved.
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So annoyed. I am so incredibly fed up with this product.
Out of the several dozen balls I have wound with it, only a couple came out perfectly with no problems-- and these were all coarser, heavier-weight wools. Unfortunately, the gears in this are so shoddy that it often "skips," ruining the tension and causing the yarn being wound to slip off the cake, wrapping around the top or bottom and causing tangles.
I thought that perhaps it was something I could get used to or improve, but tonight (after spending 2 hours attempting to wind a single hank of Cascade Heritage) I came to the conclusion that when it's faster, easier and cheaper to do it by hand, the product probably isn't worth it.
**UPDATE**
Since so many people love this product I thought I'd give it another try, thinking that perhaps I'd received a defective model. With the new one, halfway through the first skein it started rattling, squeaking, and winding the ball unevenly. Not happy.
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Great Product. I'm loving my wool winder! I put off ordering one for a long time, but glad I finally got one. It is a joy to manage partial skeins and left-over bits. Wish I had gotten the full-skein sized one, but wasn't ready to pay the higher cost, since I wasn't sure if I'd even like or use a winder if I had one. For stitchers who use mostly basic skeins, (Red Heart, etc), a smaller wool winder, like this, is great. I have started buying the artisan skeins and would prefer to make them center pull (easier to manage balls), but those won't fit on this smaller winder. Depending on your yarn use, get the biggest size you can. Also, if you prefer a center core inside your skein, empty toilet paper tubes fit on this nicely (paper towel tubes are too big around). I have read yarn can get under the spindle and get caught in the metal gears. If you cut a hole in a cool-whip container lid, and fit that under the spindle part, yarn can't get under. Easy fix that will make your yarn winding a breeze!
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Unsafe at any speed - AVOID. As I type, I'm suffering the discomfort of a cellulitis facial infection in reaction to this product. It's not a question of cross-contamination, as the CraftyDab face crayons I used were a freshly opened package untouched by anyone else and my hands were clean. The first couple of days of discomfort led me to search online about allergies and face paint, at which point I discovered a newly reported study showing that many of these hobby-shop face paints (INCLUDING THIS BRAND) are contaminated with toxins such as lead and common allergens such as nickel, making me very sorry I'd talked my husband into painting his face, too -- he's horribly allergic to that metal, but luckily the moment he started feeling signs of allergy, he removed the makeup. I'm less lucky, as I wore it the whole evening without feeling anything and now have painful tender spots along the left-hand side of my face, swollen lymph glands, a $75 prescription of heavy antibiotics, and the doctor bill for today's visit and next week's follow-up. STAY AWAY, folks!
(The report cited can be found by searching "A Report on Heavy Metals in Face Paints" online. It is a scientific report whose science was reviewed by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of California, among others.)
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Flimsy, tears into shreds instead of usable lengths. Very flimsy. Invariably shreds longways or in fragments instead of tearing (or cutting if you use a scissors) across, leaving jagged strips still clinging to roll. Good luck finding the end as you run a fingertip around the roll seeking the last tear as it is so thin. If a dispenser exists (the kind you would use with Scotch tape) and you have such, it may be possible to mount a roll & remove a complete strip; however I have so many types of tapes widths, purposes, adhesive strengths and such, it would not be feasible to put all rolls on dispensers. I'm an artist & photographer; never run into this problem with other tapes which I use regularly as well as painters' tapes to mask baseboards, etc. I can't speak to the adhesive/removable aspects since I've had such poor results getting usable lengths. The most valuable tape to me is white "artists' tape," which I use for multiple purposes: masking, binding, creating labels, etc. It may be more expensive (not sure) but it's a bit thicker, thus easy to find the end; it's archival; can be scissors or Xacto-cut for masking, has strong tensile (longways) strength, can be removed from surfaces as fragile as conventional photographic prints, and can be torn or cut crossways off the roll easily.
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Love this tacky spray. Love this tacky spray. I bought this to put glitter on the inside of clear glass ornaments, as I heard the "pledge" method has the glitter falling off after time. Not only was this easy to spray in the ornament, but it was runny enough, long enough for me to swirl it around to coat the whole inside of the ball before it dried too much to move around. I was worried that the glitter wouldn't show as sparkly as it could, because initially the tacky spray appeared to be clumpy and opaque. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the glue dried clear and my glitter is as sparkly as ever! I got a little of the spray on my thumb while working...comes off ok...but I had to scrub a little to do it. If you need a clear glue and can use a spray type...this is the one for you for sure!
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Very handy kit-easy to use. This kit is really great for someone like myself who had zero idea how to make a candle. The instructions were clear and helpful. My only complaint was that the instructions tell you what to do and when at certain temperatures of the wax but there wasn't a thermometer in the kit and I didn't have one. I just winged it and my second try worked.
Another thing to note which isn't anyone's fault but the natural soy wax has a but of an odd smell to it so you'll want to use a scent and this kit only came with one that wasn't to my taste. If I had known ahead of time I would also buy a pack of scents along with it.
Other thn that, this kit is perfect for a new candle maker. I bought extra wax and have been filling every candle holder I can get my hands on!
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Built to Last? NOT. I recently purchased this item and went to use it for the first time. After securely fastening the engraving tip I began to engrave on a metal surface. After about 5 minutes of use, the set screw that holds the carbide tip in the unit came out. I went to replace the screw and found that what threads were available to grab and hold the screw in place had stripped. It appears that there are not enough threads to hold the tip in place and/or the metal the base is composed of is just not hard enough to hold the screw. It doesn't make sense that a device designed to vibrate at 7,200 strokes per minute (120 per second) would have a hardened carbide tip but the base that holds it wouldn't be designed to withstand the force (the base looks like to be POT metal)
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Love this tape. I purchased these to use with the packaging in my Lularoe business to pretty things up a little bit. I wrap the clothing in tissue paper and than close it with this tape and let me tell you, it looks beautiful!!!! The tape is actually fairly sticky and not cheap like many of the other wash tapes i have used in the past for projects and such. My daughter also likes to use the tape on plain paper for little art projects she does. Including using the tape as clothing for the characters she creates. The tape can be used for many purposes which makes it so much fun!!!!!! The only thing is that i wish it would stick to plastic a little better so i could use it to decorate taillight candles i make for the house and gifts. I would recommend this product to anyone that could use it, its versatility makes it incredibly useful to have around the house. Holidays, gifts, projects, notebooks, and day planners. Perfect for them all!
I received this product at a discounted price for my HONEST review.
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A must have tool for gardeners - inside and outside. These snips are a really nice addition to any gardeners tool bucket. The size is ideal for getting between branches to deadhead, prune, clip herbs, or just tidy up a plant. The key to this snips' success seems to be the double bevel of the tip. Like a scissors, the end comes to a point, but as anyone who has tried to prune with a scissors will tell you, the end of the scissors is still too wide and unwieldy to do any fine trimming. As you view the snips on edge, you can see the final 3/8" of the blade is beveled, with a second and steeper bevel for the final 1/8". The result is blades that are slim and pointy enough to get into tight spots while remaining strong enough to resist breaking.
These micro snips arrived very sharp and have pliable handles that make long pruning sessions easy on the hands. They are not that foam rubber squishy that is great until you use it and discover that a portion of the energy you put into the tool goes into compressing foam. With these, you have total control. I like that I can easily wash these, getting rid of evil spores, diseases, or unwanted pollen before going to the next plant.
My only complaint is with the length of the handles. I have large hands and my little finger just hangs out there in space, unable to find room on the grip. Not enough to keep me from recommending them, but enough that it can be a mild irritant at times. I don't know if the nitride finish is worth the extra cost, but until I use them for a year I will not be able to judge how effective it is at keeping them sharp. The price difference, however, is small enough that it is not a determining factor in a purchase decision. I wonder if it is a marketing ploy instead of something of real value.
These are my 'go to' snips, small enough to fit in my back pocket as I work with my plants, but strong enough to cut through almost any diameter pithy plant. I would not recommend them for hardwoods, though they do fine as long as the branch is a small diameter. Having used these, I can't imagine ever going back to the scissors.
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Great gadget, needs better instructions and should include everything you need to do what it advertises. I just got this machine and have started playing with it. The cutting feature works well but I'm a teensy bit concerned that each cut leaves deep marks in the 'windows' holding it in place. It looks like I'll have to replace those fairly often and just saw they're $19 a set to replace. I think that's a tad pricey! The instructions for the machine were a bit vague (I saw that on other posts as well.) I've never used one of these machines before or seen one used so needed instructions! According to what I have on the machine, I'm doing the cutting exactly as prescribed. One of the cut-die instruction sheets (for the Big Shot) say I should have some foam plates inserted when I cut. There weren't any in my box and there is no reference to them anywhere in the instructions. This product would have gotten five stars with better instructions and a note to either warn you you're doing it wrong if the 'windows' are getting badly marred or tell you it doesn't matter.
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Great for customization. EXCELLENT for customizing Funko Pop vinyls and even making sculptures of your own! Excellent to paint on as well! It's not exactly "white" as the description says, but it's a grayish colour. It has a longer working time than I expected it to have, and (for me, anyways) it works a bit better when it has at least 4 minutes of kneading so it's not so "sticky" once you start to work with it. A little bit goes a LONG way, and it dries super heavy - almost the weight of cement (take that into consideration if you use it to customize your Funko Pop) but it also has the durability of cement. I did a mini version of my family and I as well as a little bunny out of some extra sculpt I had mixed up. Always mix a little at a time because you can always mix up more later, but if you end up mixing up too much, you'll end up with leftover, wasted product (or product you can turn into a mini sculpture, if it's still pliable). I still have a lot to learn about how to use both the Funko vinyls and the Apoxie sculpt, but I'm pretty happy with how they turned out. I still have a BUNCH in the containers. Overall, great product and I can't wait to learn more about it!
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It Works, Not Completely Clear Though. This resin works OK though it cures with a slight yellowish tint to it. The first time I used it was a trial with just a small amount, so I measured it by drops -- not a good idea. Apparently the liquids are different viscosity resulting in a ratio a bit off from the 1:1 required. Though the test did cure it took a week to do so. Apparently the ratio wasn't too far off. For my second use I needed a larger amount so measured with disposable measuring cups with much better results on the curing time. Both the test and larger casts had a yellowed tint to them though which doesn't effect my planned use of the resin but may matter to some applications.
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Go Amish Tabletop or Wooden Umbrella Swift. After getting the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Stanwood-Needlecraft-Wooden-Umbrella-Swift-Yarn-Winder-Medium/dp/B000IG1I8O/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Stanwood Needlecraft Wooden Umbrella Swift Yarn Winder, Medium</a> for Christmas, there's no comparison. I know there's no comparison in prices either, but I prefer even my Amish swift to this. The metal pieces were always catching the yarn and it didn't stay securely clamped to the table. If you can't spring for the wooden swift (which I understand), the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Stanwood-Needlecraft-Tabletop-Amish-Style-Wooden-Yarn-Swift-2-5-6-Feet/dp/B0067MMCD8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Stanwood Needlecraft Tabletop Amish Style Wooden Yarn Swift, 2.5-6-Feet</a> is a foolproof alternative that is proven to last. This metal/plastic swift just feels cheap and I only used it a couple times before going back to the Amish swift.
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Nice for mixed medium drawings. I'm one of those people that is a fan of the adult coloring book craze, but I've long been a fan of coloring in general and truly believe that it is one of the best stress relievers that one can utilize.
That being said, I can be VERY particular about the items that i use while coloring. I prefer to use color pencils over crayons and I can still be much of a stickler when choosing my pencils.
These perform much better than traditional crayola pencils and far, far better than any cheap pencils you would find at your local dollar store. These sharpen well and leave little to no residue on images while coloring.
However, the pencil pack leaves much to be desired. The material is pretty flimsy and i was afraid that I was going to stick through the case. The pencils work very well and offer a variety of medium techniques, but I will only use these for drawing due to the limited color pallette.
Federal Trade Commission Disclaimer: I received this product for free with the understanding that I would provide my honest and unbiased opinion in this review.
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I strongly suggest this product. The only thing I can say bad about my order is that I should have decided to get the larger dimensions. So all in all its just plain out my fault and nothing bad about the blanket. This shipped tightly rolled in a transparent plastic bag/cover then wrapped with tape. Ships with a pretty big sized snap style razor cutter. Easy to cut just like butter knife and room temp butter. Always remember to think safety and wear your PRO gear. Oh and most importantly I recommend this for it's made in US of A and we need our jobs here and not aboard supporting some ran down country that gives two sh*t's about humanity what's so ever, not to mention a rapid growth spurt of military power.
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Easy to cut and wasn't sure if i was going to get it to stay fitted to the lid without falling out when removed, and i had absolutely no problems. Now having ran a short time cycle in my propane made kiln and sofar so good. Everything is in order to manufacturer specifications. Though keep in mind this is my first time ever being exposed to anything of this sort, so for myself its everthing that its supposed to be.
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Comes with everything you could possibly need. This 24 piece face and body kit is loaded with a ton of different supplies, in fact I think that this should have just about everything you could possibly need if you're looking for a face paint set. This set comes with 10 different colored paints, 2 things of glitters, crayons, and brushes. The price for everything included is actually very surprising considering how many different varieties of supplies you get, and that they all work really well. The paints work great, as does everything else included and the color range is very good which will allow you to get really creative in what you design. The paint is very easy to get off, just use a little bit of warm water and the paint will come right off almost instantly. I did receive this to test out and provide feedback on but my review is honest. If you have a kid, and you're looking for a face painting kit for a low price that has a tremendous value then look no further. You get everything you could possibly need for a price that is much lower then what you'll find elsewhere. This is definitely worth a look at in my opinion.
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Lots of color, very poor instructions, quality control. My only complaints so far with this set is that it was missing the larger brush and the instructions are very poor. It does not explain that you need to use water to make the paints usable. It does not give useful directions on how to best use the paints nor does the design booklet give a good guide on how to do the designs.
Luckily, we know someone who is very experienced with face painting and gave us a lesson. I would suggest this set for those already familiar with face painting than a true beginner. However, outside of the missing brush and poor instructions, the paints and glitter pots seem of good quality.
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Not the wonder adhesive people make it out to be. I wanted to love this paste. I'd heard that it was the go-to paste for people putting little wallpaper bits on doll houses. It was suggested to me by someone who does art journaling. Unfortunately, I've found it to be messy to use, hard to spread and it doesn't stick well. The texture is weird. It's like petroleum jelly (aka: Vaseline). I used an old debit card to spread it, topped it with a second paper and then used a clean card to sort of squeegie the excess from the center to the edges, and I still had bubbles when dry. Oh, speaking of drying, it dries pretty fast in the jar. I keep I have two layers of wax paper under my lid. One on top of the paste to keep the air from getting to it and a larger one that I put over the jar before screwing on the lid, so the lid doesn't stick.
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Snaps very easily, not good for braiding/knot work/ plaiting. I enclosed some pictures of what happens when the leather is plaited/braided - please excuse my technique I am still learning but I hope this helps show the issue with the leather snapping or stretching or the dye cracking.
Its a great leather for a simple necklace or triple wrapped bracelet, not great for simple braiding, leather plaiting, or knot work. This leather snaps easily and stretches out very easily so when you complete the braid it shows that the leather was stressed and the dye started to crack. I really wanted to work on my leather plaiting/braiding/knots for dog collars and leashes and I figured this was not the best quality, but it was cost effective to work on technique before I purchase more expensive materials. I could not even work on my technique because the leather cannot hold tension, light tension like to get a nice tight braid. I would not recommend this for braiding/plaiting/knot work for practice or a finished product it just is not a good quality product that you can get nice tight work with, it snaps or the dye cracks and looks horrible. I would return it if I could. On the plus side if you work with animals like Horses and worry about jewelry like a necklace or bracelet getting caught on the equipment or an animal grabbing it and pulling, this would snap very easily and I bet it would snap so easily that if you wanted to wear a bracelet or necklace it would be mostly safe due to the low stress snapping issue. Silver lining
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poor customer service. When ever I receive an item thru the mail I always check for damage. In this case the shipping packaging was perfect no damage at all, it was only when I opened the box that contained the kit, not the shipping box but the colorful box that contains the kit itself.
when it was opened I found that the entire interior was soaked in the contents of bottle A, this had the resin, bottle B was a hardener.
I figure I notify the seller, and I sent off a email( thru Amazon) to request a replacement bottle. a week has passed and no response.
As for the product itself what little part A I had when mixed to a 1:1 mixture as the directions state started to cure around 5 minutes.
and the final product was a bit rubbery. This makes sanding, and carving a bit troublesome.
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This is a well made pen knife. I needed something to cut out some stars that I printed out on paper for a distressed wooden American Flag that I was making.
I couldn't use a regular razor blade as it was to big to make pressicion cuts, and not very safe. I ordered this because it came with extra blades, and it had a lot if good reviews.... glad I did.
It's made heavy dury, and the handle cells great in the hand. The blades are sharp, but also last a while. It also makes small cuts extreamly easy to make, and also makes them much safer.
I'm really happy that I listened to the reviews, as I will be using this a lot while making more flags for friends and family
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not bad but not good, either. So the shipment arrived really fast, but the product opinion is mixed. We ordered the black for a hand me down vinyl desk chair that was covered in surface cracks. These did not crack all the way through, but were just hairline and some bigger that were more of "crazing" than actual holes or tears or rips. I have put on four coats and followed the instructions ( online ) as closely as possible.
One of my issues is not the fault of the product, but rather the surface itself. The product is shiny and is great for shiny, almost patent leather type surfaces, but on a matte chair, the "repairs" look wet and stand out. My other issue is that after three coats, the crazing and cracks were still visible and detectable by both eye and touch. The fourth coat seems to have made them disappear,but now the chair is definitely "lumpy" over the many areas. I am supposed to use alcohol to smooth these out,but I am understandably afraid of knocking off any of the product as it took so much to achieve "closure" on the cracks.
Again, this was vinyl, not leather, but the cracks, not rips, did not go beyond the fabric backing, so there was no way to "support" them with any other material.
However, with all of this, I am sure that if I had a more matte product, that the chair,while still being "lumpy" would not look so strange.
I did use a similar product to repair a "brand" in our new leather sofa ( kid put a hot cast iron skillet on sofa-don't ask why) and the repair was absolutely perfect and invisible. So, I am not sure how much of this was operator error, wrong type of finish, or just a bad batch of product.
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Can't punch consistent holes. This hole punch was completely unusable for me, for two reasons. First, the paper stop is at the top rather than at the bottom. When I purchased it, I just thought it was different and I'd get used to it. I didn't realize at the time that there are a great many papers that are not exactly the same height. When putting together a stack of punched papers, I usually tap the bottom of the paper on the desk. Then the holes in the papers that are different heights do not line up, making the papers hard to put in a binder.
The second problem involves sliding the paper into the hole punch. There is not a nice vertical backstop for them. Rather there's a nice angled ramp that lets the papers slide up and then into the crack where the puncher is joined to the base. (See the picture.) It is very hard to get the paper to stay down where it should be to get the holes punched the correct distance from the edge. This problem might be solved with a large stack of papers, but is completely unacceptable when only punching 1-6 papers.
There are good things about the punch. It is very easy to press down. It is very attractive. The tray that catches the holes removes easily for cleaning, and doesn't readily fall off. It punches holes very cleanly and easily.
But being unable to easily get consistent holes that line up properly makes this punch a no-go for me.
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This is not face paint. This is not paint--face or any other kind. It has really nothing in common with paint. It's most similar to cream eye shadow. The saturation is very uneven. The black and red cover well, the greens and yellows do not. It smears and never dries. For a professional face painter, this is totally useless. It does not lend itself to normal face painting tools or techniques. I'm really sorry about that. The idea of coming up with a product that is free of lead, nickel, cobalt and chromium is great, and to be commended. I just don't understand what is so difficult about coming up with a water-based face paint that is free of toxic chemicals. So disappointed.
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X-ACTO X5285 13 Blades in Zippered Storage Case. Included:
3 X-ACTO knife's w/blades on each: Small original size (#1), Medium size (#2) and a larger sized (#5). The numbers are the label number indicated in the case.
10 additional blades are included in addition to the three blades already installed on the three different sized X-ACTO's.
A nicely packaged in a zipped folding case that labels the different size blades.
Impressions/build quality:
All three knifes are made entirely of aluminum for a very sturdy yet light weight feel. The only exception is the #5 knife which has an additional thick plastic grip. The reason for the three different knife handles is for light, medium and heavy weight cutting applications where more strength is required to cut the material. All of the blades are made from high quality steel. The knife blades are all amazingly sharp and make cutting very easy. In the assortment of blades come various sized and blade shapes. From different angled blades to rounded and flat blades for a wide variety of cutting needs and styles.
Changing the Blades:
Although it's very slightly different installing the blade on the plastic handled #5 knife. Here are the specifics. To loosen the blade you turn the textured aluminum part counter clockwise. Though to tighten a blade you have to hold the blade itself clockwise until you feel it snug, then finish tightening by turning the textured portion of the handle clockwise. For the thick #5 knife, tightening and loosening is exclusively done via the screw and not holding the blade itself. Unfortunately as nice as the included instruction manual is, it does not explain how to add and remove the blades so you would have had to figure this part out for yourself. You'll also notice that all of the blades have an oval hole at the base of the blades, tho these holes aren't used as the blades are only held in from friction.
Case:
The zippered case is nicely designed. The blades are held in magnetically for easy placement or removal. There is a little storage net above the blades where I have the included manual or other accessories of your choosing can be placed. The knife handles easily come out of formed plastic slots. Pulling them in and out is easy and they stay in securely.
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Frustrating and Extremely Difficult to Use -- Be advised. Like many of the others here who gave this cutter a low rating, I also thought I could go "cheap" and buy one of these mat cutters for my larger sized mat cutting (I need a mat to be cut for a picture that's 36" wide, which would cost me $60+ to get it done professionally.)
This product gave me nothing but frustration and failure. Don't overestimate yourself and think "Oh, cutting a mat is really easy, i'll just buy the materials separately and cut it myself." No. That's what I thought I could do. The failure in this product comes from 1) being unable to control your cut, and thus unable to cut straight, 2) unclean cuts, 3) unable to create nice looking corners.
Let me go into detail, for those who are still not convinced -
1) It is extremely difficult to make your cut straight. Holding a straight edge against this won't work, unless you got someone else holding the straight edge for you and pushing against you while you are cutting. If you are looking to get a mat that is around 4ply thick, then forget about it. This cutter won't do it. I am assuming that you need this bevel mat cutter because you actually want the "bevel" to show up. Thus there is a certain minimum thickness of a mat you need for the bevel to actually show up. This cutter cannot successfully cut through a "minimum thickness" mat straight. It is soooo easy to push the cutter and bam, your cut slanted off the mat and you gotta toss out your mat.
2) Again, like mentioned above, if you want a nice bevel to show up, you need a certain minimum thickness of a mat to get it to look like that. However, this cutter, even when you remove the screw that limits how much blade comes out, will not be able to cut through a mat cleanly. As in, you have to double back and "recut" some areas because it didn't go through 100%. This also contributes to why you have to "push" so hard on the cutter (to get the blade through 100%) and why it is easy to push off and make a slanted/messed up cut.
3) Even though there is a marker on the cutter that shows you where the blade stops, it is incredibly difficult to make clean corners. It will most likely look fuzzy, and you're going to have to go back and "recut" the corner because it is really hard to get the two cuts on either side to connect the first time around (and thus cleanly cut a corner).
After spending hours on trying to do this and wasting tons of mats practicing over and over again, I am still unable to get it even close to satisfactory quality. I think I should have just gotten my mat professionally cut.
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Useful, designed with a real purpose in mind. Comes with a variety of useful bits, all very sharp and easy to work with. They fit into the handles easily and were able to handle simple cuts with ease.
Case was a little disappointing. Seems that was where the lack of care and thought into creating a quality product. The plastic is heavy enough, but the clip is very hard to close and you feel as if you may break the box shutting it. The magnet inside for the bits is a real nice touch, and each blade has a template to fit in to keep from moving around. This is adequate but not the best use since some of the templates do not exactly contour to each bit. Overall, nice buy, and already paid for itself.
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Perfect christmas patterned paper. The paper is of good quality, and the patterns are clear and really beautiful. Although shipping from New Zealand without a tracking number, the shipping cost was very affordable, and the package took exactly 1 week to arrive, so it came earlier than the expected ship date, which I was very pleased about. The only issue I had is that the paper is actually 5.5 inches square and not 6 inches as advertised. I bought 2 other sets in this brand and they were all cut 5.5 inches square as well, so I would keep that in mind when purchasing. Other than the size issue, I am very pleased with this product and would buy it again.
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I wish I could tell you how good it is. I went to use my 3-hole punch today, and as stupid as it sounds, I was thinking to myself "this 3-hole punch is so ... awesome ..." I just wish I could tell you the words that came before and after "awesome", but those words don't fly in reviews like this. I have had this 3-hole punch for about a year now and am still impressed every time I go to use it. I cringe every time I have to use another hole punch, and only do it out of absolute necessity. I like using 24# paper, and this hole punch cuts through 15-18 sheets like butter. The adjustment bar that changes the height of the paper in relation to the holes clicks in to place definitively, so if the holes aren't perfect it is blatant user error ... and admittedly I've done that a few times. I've told my roommate at least a few dozen times how much I love this thing.
I would recommend this 3-hole punch to anyone who likes high quality at a bargain price. If you like poor quality with a hefty price you're gonna have to look elsewhere.
UPDATE:
Bought a second punch for my cubicle at school, now everyone within a 40ft radius uses it.
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That's a pretty good test of glue. First job with these glue sticks was making a vortex dust separator from a plastic 5-gallon bucket. Another glue did not bond with the plastic. Then I tried these Solidbonder sticks. SUCCESS!! Every seam sealed tightly, and stayed that way for three months, outside in the weather. That's a pretty good test of glue.
These Solidbonder sticks heated up and flowed nicely using an <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Arrow-Fastener-TR550-Lever-Feed-Glue-Gun/dp/B00004YMWG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Arrow Fastener TR550 Lever Feed Glue Gun</a>.
While the construction of the vortex separator was a success using this hot melt glue, the design was underwhelming. I finally threw in the towel and bought a real vortex separator, with which I've been very pleased.
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Oneida-Molded-DIY-Dust-Deputy-Cyclone/dp/B002JP315K/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Oneida Molded DIY Dust Deputy Cyclone</a>
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Not Impressed. I am a beginner when it comes to working with ceramics, less thank 3 years. I can make many basic designs and I was looking to branch out to mold making. I spoke with my Sister-in-law who did ceramics for much of the 70's & 80's. She recommended finding a brush on latex mold maker. I Goggled and found this product. I ordered immediately with rush delivery. Once it arrived I read the directions completely, studied their website information, and carefully set up the items I planned to mold. I brushed this on and waited....jar said wait 45 minutes......nope... wait... 3 hours later, I was able to brush on a second coat and wait... overnight....
In all I wasted 3 days waiting for this to cure then applying another coat. I wound up applying 8-10 coats with very thin & poor results. I think this product could be a great mold maker if they add a fast drying agent that can be poured in a thick layer. My end result was a sticky and thin unusable mold of my bisque. There is no way this was a usable mold. Very disappointed and I have emailed the manufacturer concerning this. If anyone has suggestions please let me know.
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Scissors so sharp you will cut yourself just by looking at it. For some reason, I'm always in need of scissors, so when I found a seemingly great deal like this, it was hard to pass it by.
And baby, it sure did deliver. Not only did the product arrive in record time (one week to Eastern Europe) but they are so sharp you will cut y'ourself just looking at it. Luckily they packaged it in a professional manner, so it didn't cut the box it came with.
The handle is very ergonomic and perfect for your fingers. They also come in different colors (the pink one is my favorite so far). I tried to test it out with cutting very thin and wet plastic, and the thing proved to be about the same efficiency as Wolverine's claws.
Now I know they say that you shouldn't play with scissors, but this is so good I'm shredding every piece of paper I come in contact with. My bills never stood a chance. I think they might be possessed.
All in all, a surprisingly great product and as long as I remember not to run around the house with them, I'm a happy camper.
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I like the idea of this rack but it could be better. I ordered this for the 120 spools of Rayon Embroidery Thread also sold by Amazon. The spool holders are just a little too close so if you want to pull a certain color, the base of the spool may be underneath the spool next to it. Takes a little jiggling to keep other spools from falling off when you select one. Also, it doesn't seem to be strong enough to hold the 120 spools. The row of spools where the top of the back brace attaches is tilted because of the stress on the rack. I'm going to get my son-in-law to try to reinforce the brace somehow; otherwise I think i might walk in one day and find it collapsed with spools of thread everywhere. I will keep it because I haven't seen anything else like it, but a bit larger and stronger would be much better.
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Hardens and heats *very* fast, few air bubbles. This resin was good quality in that it came out crystal clear with very few air bubbles. However, it hardens much quicker than most two part epoxy resins I have worked with, and got incredibly hot. I was scared it might melt the plastic cup I was working with it was so hot! <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Easy-Cast-Clear-Casting-Epoxy-Enamel-Resin-16-oz/dp/B003CHQWDW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Easy Cast Clear Casting Epoxy Enamel Resin 16 oz</a>
I suggest Easy Cast resin as it is great quality, and gives you some more time to work on your resin creations (especially for use with pendants and charms), while also will generally harden within 24 hours. (Tip: use an embossing heat tool to eliminate air bubbles)
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Great quality. An excellent duo of card protectors. They fit, they have good shuffle feel, and they're clear enough to read both sides without issue. It will benefit you to put some pressure on the finished stack of sleeved cards to force all the air out. My 45-card Decktet deck takes up an entire flip box with these on, so be aware that the height dimension of your deck will multiply by about 2.5. But these are the best handling sleeves I've found and make your cards feel quite luxurious. I just wish they came in a set of 100/100 instead of 80/100. These 20 leftover sleeves will be gifted to a fellow games enthusiast - I'm a bit of a purist with gaming equipment of any kind so if I like something enough to give it out, it must be good.
I recommend these sleeves, both the outers and inners. The inners play well with my BCW outers, too.
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Flexible Non-stick Bakeware. I used this pan to make muffins which came out fine and tasted good. I did have to adjust the baking time and add a few minutes. The cups are smaller than those on my metal pan so I wasn't expecting to need more time. Also, since the cups are not standard size I ended up with leftover batter, enough for 3 more muffins.
I lightly sprayed the pan for the first use as directed and for the most part the muffins didn't stick. Any batter that dripped on the top surface burned but was easy to clean off with soapy water. After the first use, non-stick spray was not necessary.
I didn't like how flimsy and wobbly it was to use but its flexibility makes it easy to store in my already overcrowded baking drawer. I put the pan directly on the oven rack the first time I used. Now I place it on a cookie sheet to make it easier to get it in and out of the oven. If you've always used metal cookware this will take a little time to get accustomed to.
[Possible other uses: I grow a lot of herbs which I freeze in the fall. I am always looking for a better way to freeze them in pre-measured, ready to use portions. After freezing, just pop them out of the pan and into a baggie.]
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I have no doubt that I received a "Swedish Lemon. This was my first experience with Morakniv, and after all of the glowing reviews and "hype", perhaps I set myself up to be disappointed, and I was. Yes, the edge was very sharp, but frankly, I know how to put an edge on a blade, so that is not of primary concern for me. But the real problem was, the blade was poorly finished, with pitting and grind marks on both sides of the blade. On top of that, the handle was poorly sanded, and was just out right rough. Many people rave about the company the fact that the knife is made in Sweden (as opposed to being made in China). Well, I have no doubt that I received a "Swedish Lemon" It is already on it's return voyage to Amazon.
I'll give Morakniv another shot, but with my expectations kept in check.
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This is a good value for a set of three scissors. This is a good value for a set of three scissors. The set gives you a variety to meet most of your craft and sewing needs. There are three different sizes. The largest scissor measures 10 inches long and is ideal for fabrics and dressmaking. The next size is 8.5 inches long and is the perfect size for crafts, cutting paper, foam, plastic, etc. The third size measures 5.5 inches and is great for embroidery, threads, small area precision cutting. I always keep my scissors separate. No one is allowed to touch the scissors I use for fabrics. I have had so many scissors in the past that I had designated for fabrics get ruined by someone using them to cut paper, cardboard, plastic, and other items the scissors were not meant for. The blades would get dulled, nicked, out of alignment because of carelessness. Finally, after many threats, they leave my scissors alone and only use the ones I have designated for those uses. These scissors do a good job for the purposes I designated above. The fabric scissors are not as heavy duty as a couple of other really expensive pairs I have but they will do the job intended with normal fabrics. Any heavy fabric like really thick denim or upholstery I will probably use my heavier scissors. They have a good sharp blade made of bonded titanium. I like the soft comfort grip on the handles and how lightweight all the scissors are because it causes less hand fatigue. Time will tell if the blade edge and alignment continue to hold up with proper use and care but so far they are doing great. I purchased my scissor set at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
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Item pictured is not what you will get. I'm happy with the paper quality and the price, but upset that the colors I wanted are not in the item that shipped! These are the colors as listed on the pack I received:
* Celestial Blue (NOT Royal Blue)
* Colonial Blue
* Lilac
* (NO Concord Grape)
* Wisteria
* Pulsar Pink (NOT Bubble Gum)
* Old Towne Red
* Re-Entry Red
* Tangerine
* Orbit Orange
* Tuscan Gold (NOT Galaxy Gold)
* Citrus Yellow (NOT Goldenrod)
* Lime Green (NOT Martian Green)
* Gamma Green
* Kraft
* Natural
* Clove
* Stardust White (NOT White)
* Eclipse Black
The problem I have with this is that I needed the Royal Blue for a project, and the Pink, Yellow, and Green are all neons, which I will never use! For a "classics" pack, they changed the colors to a bunch of strange things! Oh, and by the way, you don't even get a plain white because the Stardust White is speckled with recycled paper! Amazon should really update this listing because you will not get what is in the description that's for sure. If they ever offer the bundle with the original colors, I would buy again.
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This leaf is loose. This is authentic gold leaf, however it is not the gold leaf pictured or described. It is 3inch squares which are placed inside of paper folds. THIS IS NOT PATENT GOLD LEAF. Be aware it is loose gold leaf . Patent leaf means that the leaf is lightly fused to parchment so you can cut out pieces and heat transfer them off of the parchment onto the art medium you use. It took a month fr the package to get through customs by the way. When I opened the envelope the leaf booklets fanned out and I had to carefully use my breath to straighten them and returnthem to the envelope. In short, its usefull product but not what was described. I am still going to use it, however the user skill level is higher and harder to work with.
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Problem solved for the faux leather footrest portion of our recliner couch. This simple tape solved a problem that I really thought was not able to be solved. Our dog jumped up on the recliner couch and punctured the vinyl. The puncture propagated into a tear FAST. From there, pieces started falling off the vinyl, revealing the underpadding. After researching and seeing each solution out there was less effective than the next, I felt defeated and began emotionally preparing myself to throw out our super comfortable Ashley recliner sofa (even Habitat for Humanity wouldn't take it with the tear). As a last ditch effort, I decided to try this tape in the shade of dark brown. The color match was perfect! it took less than one minute to apply the tape and it is barely noticeable up close (see pictures). Of importance, no stinky glues or paints were involved.
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So terrible it made me laugh. This "paper punch" felt incredibly sturdy out of the package, a nice heavy weight, and I was fully prepared for it to work well. This thing is so awful, it's a joke. You can see exactly what is preventing the mechanism from working. The shape of the interior edge hits the malformed shape of the exterior edge when you try to press the punch down. It's not a matter of paper weight. Even with no paper in it, the interior shape cannot possibly fit through the exterior shape, so there is no way to cut the paper. This dented a piece of paper, that's it. It'd be like if you had scissors where one side was flat, like normal scissors, and the other side was curved. The blades not touching would prevent the cutting action. I had my husband try to press it as hard as he could and we just started laughing because of how it literally just clamped half way shut in such a dumb crooked way. Check out the pictures. The first picture is the punch not compressed (at rest). The second picture is the punch pressed shut as far as it can compress. No bueno. Returning this thing.
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Best hook I've ever used. My new favorite. Why I waited so long to give these hooks a try I don't know. I absolutely love these hooks! I literally crocheted for hours on end after receiving this set, which says a lot as I also suffer from repetitive wrist injury as many others do. These hooks are extremely lightweight, which is very nice. I delved into my yarn stash and tested these hooks on a wide variety of yarns ranging from heavy worsted acrylic to fingering-weight 100% wool and novelty yarns, and these hooks crocheted them all with ease. I experienced no yarn splitting, and the hooks grabbed the yarn excellently. The hook moves smoothly through the yarn yet is not too slippery. The point of the hooks enters into stitches effortlessly, including back ridges of long starting chain.
I found the hooks to be very comfortable with both pencil grip and knife grip. The kit is approximately the size of an eyeglass case when folded. As some others have stated, the C hook does have a tendency to escape as the flap covering the hooks is a tad short. I put that hook in upside down and it stays put that way, and I gave the kit a good shaking to test that. You can also arrange hooks in descending order from left to right to keep the pesky C hook from escaping, as all the hook slots are the same size.
I am extremely happy with this purchase, and I can see that I will grab for these hooks first when beginning a project. The price for this kit is awesome too. Crochet should be an enjoyable craft, not a cumbersome, dreaded "chore." Give these a try, I'm sure you will be glad you did.
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Awesome addition to my arsenal of scissors. I've had the same scissors for years. I bought them years ago. They're fine. I didn't know there were so many different kinds of scissors out there, to be honest. Sharper scissors, scissors with titanium blades. Non-stick scissors.
I do a fair amount of crafting - yarn, resin, cutting photographs, cutting resin, etc, so these are a great pair to have around. They've been a delight to cut with and are quickly becoming my go-to scissors in the craft room. The blades are long, sharp and non-stick - what else could you need? They are comfortable in the hand and easy to locate due to the bright pink color. You can even adjust the blade tension. My other pair of scissors are not bent handle and I didn't know there was a difference, but there is. I prefer the bent handle, but only slightly.
These blades cut through duct tape with ease! Neat! I didn't expect that.
No complaints. Really. These are great scissors!
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Start with this Mosaic Mat Kit and the Locking Loops book if you want to try Locker Hooking. I previously reviewed the book Locking Loops by Theresa Pulido (link below) and highly recommend it! This kit, which is a companion kit to the book, is perfectly put together for a new locker hooker. It has all the right tools and supplies you need to complete a low-stress project from high-quality materials. The fabric strips come in gorgeous vibrant colors and are cut at the perfect width for the foundation mesh -- which also comes precut just for this project. Using a kit for your first project, to decide whether or not you want to pursue this craft further -- yes! -- is the way to go. Once you are "hooked" then the steps for preparing your own canvas mesh and fabric strips won't seem like too much of a chore. Since the instructions for the kit refer to the book with its wonderfully done step-by-step photographs, you will have no problems getting started Locking some Loops of your own! I have been locker hooking for a few years, have designed many of my own projects, and own or have read other author's books about Locker Hooking. Having worked up this kit and read this book from cover to cover (my project list grew appreciably) I will tell you that this book and kit are the best I have seen, and I wouldn't hesitate to grab them for a friend who might want to try locker hooking. See my review of the book here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2BDJCU2AA0ZKG/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm Theresa Pulido's eye for color, attention to quality, and extreme creativity bring a sense of fun and adventure to versatile locker hooking. Start here, with this book and kit!
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Buy some glasses or a vase. Don't use this thing. Instructions for this device in English are not complete. Step 2 begins with: "Cut a line on the Botther" and end with, "Only go round on" There are instructions, however, in Spanish, German and French, but I haven't had time yet to translate those to see what the English instructions have missed. The pictures accompanying the instructions are quite small, also, about 1 1/4 inches square to portray the product, which isn't big enough to give you a clear idea of which end you need to work with, and the words with arrows to the specific parts of this device are too small to read without a magnifying glass. I'll get one when I go to the store so I can see what the arrows are pointing to. My advice is to go buy some glasses or a vase and don't depend on this thing to get crafty with.
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A MUST item in your EDC pack. This is one great pair of folding scissors...You'll need this in your EDC pack (Like Me). i carry this item in my EDC Altoids pack in case i see a sale from a certain newspaper that needs to be cut clean or coupons from newspapers. I bought this and I already used it from the get go. A very handy item to have specially when your play jersey or sweater starts to unravel at certain places and you need something to cut the unravelling threads off. Very sharp and also very compact, sometimes i have wondered why I never had this item along with my Swiss army knife that pairs great with it! I highly recommend this folding scissors because you'll never know when you really really need it.
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Gorgeous colors. Beautiful tapes in stunning colors. Photo is accurate (at least for my monitor). The orange lattice is a bright tangerine, the orange chevron is a little lighter, and the yellow chevron is a true yellow that is a hint lighter than the standard crayon yellow. The vine print is pale grey and bright lemon yellow with black outline. The silver stripe has a muted metallic sheen with a plain transparent alternative stripe and the grey lattice is a matte, medium grey with the slight hint of green, kind of like a sharkskin grey. All of the tapes have the transparency typical to washi.
I haven't had any issues with the tape peeling up. I use it for paper crafts and stays in place quite well. I love this combination, as it's hard to find good yellows and oranges in washi tape, as well as a matte medium grey, since most are metallic. The colors work beautifully together as a set or as mix'n'match with other tapes.
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Very nice product. I received this yesterday and am very impressed with the quality. I've used other glitter vinyl brands before (that are much more expensive) and this is very comparable. The vinyl is actually textured with the glitter, but it still cuts wonderfully on my Silhouette Cameo. It was a little hard to get it to stick to my transfer tape, but it did eventually lift from the backing after some extra rubbing with my squeegee so I could move the design. The vinyl came nicely packaged and the seller was nice enough to include a few bonus sheets of glitter cardstock as well. I would definently recommend this and will likely be back for more.
I received this at a discount in exchange for my honest review.
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Organize a busy family. This product is wonderful....we are very busy family with rotating schedules, 2 adults who work and go to college full time, and 5 children with busy schedules and school. I used store bought wall fasteners and we have it up in our hallway....no more questions about what are you doing, do we need a sitter, when is that test???
Another good feature is often these products don't erase dry erase markers completely, this calender does, it didn't leave steaks of residue or a discolored background.
I certainly recommended this product for any office but even more certainly for the busy family who is always coming and going.
I would buy this again if I needed another one as definitely from this seller.
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Decent price but worried how long it will last. Original review that I gave 5 stars, this is before I used it:
I just received my soap box yesterday and to be honest with free shipping from China I expected it to take a very long time. It arrived in 9 days which I thought wasn't too long. For the price this is exactly what I wanted. I didn't want to spend a fortune on a wood box and silicon insert. Mine is light purple (a nice color) and yes it comes out of the box. This isn't a very large mold but it works for my personal uses. I measured the inside dimensions of the silicon insert to see how much soap it will hold. You will get a larger measurement from the wooden box but if you want to know how much soap you can make here are the stats: 10 inches in length, about 2.75 inches in width, and the depth is about 3 inches. I haven't tried it yet but by my calculations it will hold approximately 33 oz of oils (10 x 2.75 x 3 x .4 = 33).
New review after using this soap box for a few months now, 3 stars:
The first time I made soap with the soap box and liner it worked perfectly but now every time I use the silicon insert it creates a bow in the bottom of my soap like it just isn't touching the bottom all the way through so my soap isn't flat on bottom but instead rises in the middle like a tunnel. I use my soap for personal use so it was okay but just not as pretty as I wanted. After a few frustrating attempts with the insert I gave up and now I line with freezer paper. I no longer have the problem of shape but the trouble of removing the soap. The box is holding up so far but I'm noticing a little strain at the corners now that I have to remove without the insert. Not sure how long the box will last. I use 32 oz of oil in my cold process soap recipe when I use this mold, that fits the mold well leaving a little room on the top so you can cover without ruining a top swirl or design.
My next wood soap box will be the one at brambleberry.com that comes apart and looks more sturdy.
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He loved it. He loves hot sauce but has a . Bought this as a gift for my father. He loved it. He loves hot sauce but has a difficult time finding one that is hot enough for him. He really likes DIY style gifts and this was right up his alley. I only wish they had a kit designed for the spiciest peppers but this was still great. The box comes with everything in the picture boxed up neatly. They even leave a little note saying everything was "made with love." Great product!
EDIT: Everything above I still stand by, but HOLY HELL will you get emails from this company if you elect to fill out the paperwork inside the box. The paperwork, when filled out, will have them send out 2 more additional peppers, bottles, etc. I filled it out and now I get about 5 emails a day from this company. Use a fake email or something when registering for the free stuff.
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Thin, but colorful paper. This set includes 100 sheets of colored origami paper! The paper is pretty thin - about the weight of normal copy paper. This would be fun for kids to use for origami or other crafts/coloring. If you want professional, heavier weight origami paper this isn't it. This set includes lots of different colors of sheets. The kids at church will enjoy these!
Pros:
-Includes 100 sheets
-Various colors of paper
Cons:
-Pretty thin weight paper
How I rank products (with Amazon's ratings in parenthesis):
* 1 star (I hate it!): I would either return or throw away this product. It was a waste of my money and not functional.
** 2 star (I don't like it): I'm not a fan of this item and I won't order it again, but it has at least one positive quality.
*** 3 star (Its ok): This item has both positive and negative qualities. It may work for some people, but I wouldn't go out of my way to purchase or recommend it.
**** 4 star (I like it): This item arrived and functions as advertised. I would change a few things about this, but is a good product overall. I would use this item.
***** 5 star (I love it!): This item is AWESOME. I will use it and recommend it to others! I just LOVE it! It works as advertised and is an all-around great product.
I received this item for free or at a deeply discounted rate in exchange for my honest review. All opinions shared are completely my own.
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Nice looking. I bought the Dritz Crafters Comfort Glove to help with hand pain and stiffness while doing artwork, writing, and using a keyboard. They are an attractive shade of brown and really quite stylish looking. They do keep my hands warmer.
I measured according to directions and got the Medium, which is just a shade to large. I would like them to be a little more snug to provide some compression. They are quite loose around the wrists (I do have fairly skinny arms.) Also, they come almost up to my fingernails, so slightly shorter fingers on the gloves would be better for me. (I believe my fingers are about average length for my height, 5' 4").
I will use these at home and at work, but next time I will want to buy gloves in person.
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