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Right handed; NOT left hand scissors.... Buyers beware. The proof: I am adding photos of the product, the packaging and my orange handled pair of real lefties... Notice is says so on the blade. The product offered here is made in China, but oddly on the back of the package you find: "Choose the best - The Original Orange Handled Scissors" See for yourself in the photos. Why would Fiskars knowingly put that on the back of the package for gray handled scissors??? Seems odd too me...
Notice in the photo of the two scissors together, that the cutting edge on the lefties is coming down from the top, while the cutting edge on the gray suspect scissors comes up from the bottom. The blades are reversed for lefties. These are right handed scissors, and I am uncertain if they are even Fiskars.
These are NOT left handed scissors as is listed on the product site. The packaging label is "All Purpose" and nowhere does it mention left handed. I compared them with left handed Fiskars I already owned and the blade arrangement forces the blades away from each other when used in the left hand. That is a right hand shear. Watch out! This is a misrepresentation. The shears are probably just fine for a right hander, and no good for us lefties!
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Perfect size for making bottle cap crafts. This punch provides an easy way to make one-inch circles of lightweight paper. Four-stars rather than five because it would be helpful if it were a little heavier-duty and sharper. You have to hold the punch in what seems at first like an upside-down way in order to use the window to precisely frame the shape you want to cut out, but once you understand that point it works well. (Total novice point, I realize, but it took us a little while to figure it out because it seemed counterintuitive to the actual design of the punch.)
This punch is the perfect size to make circles to fill bottle caps interiors for<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Klutz-Capsters/dp/1570542058/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Klutz Capsters </a>--much easier to make a clean and consistent circle than it would be to do it any other way. We had fun working through magazines to find custom images to turn into capsters.
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in fact its soo dull that cutting wood with this device means you need . The angled measuring cuts are the only pro for this product. the blade came unaligned by a couple of milimeters, and trying to fasten the bolt to align the blade with the groove only prevents the spring from springing the handle back into place. 2nd, and the most important part is the blade. if you can call it that, because its far from sharp. I can run my finger clean through and there's not even a single indentation on my skin. in fact its soo dull that cutting wood with this device means you need to apply pressure because there is absolutely no cutting egde, this results in messy cuts and frayed edges. not to mention the blade wedge is off center to the whole blade, meaning whenever you cut into wood you get this awkward slope cut that you need to sand to make it completely flat. never again.
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Excellent quality - perfect for Furniture and Home Decor projects. I buy and make many molds for crafting, rehab furniture and mixed media artwork. This new release of Iron Orchid Design Decor Moulds is top of the line. Excellent quality silicone - firm, but 'bendable' enough to make popping castings out simple and stress-free. I've cast both Apoxie Sculpt and air-dry paperclay in them, with fantastic results. A note on paperclay: it is going to shrink. No way around it. It may crack if dried too quickly. I go with it and just incorporate the decayed elegance vibe into my work. I bought mine elsewhere, as Amazon was not yet carrying them, but will be thrilled when I can grab 'em with my Prime membership.
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My inks sink no matter what I try. Purchased locally. I have years of experience with paint and media and was looking forward to this marbling experience. To overcome the ink's failure to float I used tap , then distilled water. Stainless, then plastic or glass containers. Absolutely nothing made a difference. The inks did not disperse. They mostly sank. I tried mixing inks with drops of water. I tried adding a cornstarch float. I tried various media added to the ink. I dropped inks from a brush, from a toothpick, etc. Since many have said that it worked well in the classroom, I can only conclude that the batch that I have is somehow defective. Don't know if I can return or exchange it, but will pursue the option.
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New addiction. Move along... Nothing to see here... That is unless you are in need of a new crafting vise! What?!?!? How have I not tried washi tape before??? I'm probably the only one in the universe who hasn't played with it before. I was lured in by these super fun metallic patterns. There are literally thousands of projects that could be done with this tape. I'm posting a picture of the first of many of my future projects. I stained some pallet wood dark brown and then simply cut strips of tape to make arrows on the wood. It seems to be sticking really well! I was a little concerned about whether or not it would stay stuck to wood. But it is holding like a champ! I'll update if it struggles to stay stuck in the future. I've heard washi tape being compared to masking tape, and it seems similar, but higher quality. There is quite a lot on each roll! I was nervous that it wouldn't go very far, but I am pleasantly surprised. I am a teacher so I am excited to use this tape for bulletin boards. And also to make cheap picture frames look trendy and way more cool for teenage girls! If I can be unselfish, I may even use this for wrapping cute presents. But I don't know if I can be that selfless. Good thing there are 8 rolls of this stuff! I did receive this item at a discount in exchange for reviewing this item, however, I LOVE this stuff! And I forsee a lot of washi tape in my future! (Please, don't tell my husband!)
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The best "traditional" jingle bell in here that I have seen. I have couple of these 16mm ones in a string loop, that I hang on to my backpack or belt look while walking around skunk country. My house. They are loud enough for Pep Le Pew to hear me so I do not accidentally step on him in the dark during my early morning walks, but not so loud that the dogs would start howling. Your mileage might wary, but I do not want to startle Mr. Le Pew that early in the mornings. These bells work for us.
To me they make a nice gentle sound that is better suited to my ears than modern style tin and chrome jingle bells. Especially if I am walking with a few stringed to my bag, or belt.
My own ear prefers two of these (16mm) compared to two modern inch size jingle bells. I hear them but they do not annoy me.
I did weave 9 to a pet collar, and my wife woke up in about 10 seconds after her pet presented her new accessory by running through the house. Her pet does not wear that collar anymore. Not sure what happened to it...
I have the little 6mm ones too, and they do make a gentle sound if I put ten in a cord or string, tie it in a loop, put the loop in my wrist and wave and shake my hand. But the 6mm is not really much bigger than a gnat, so the sound volume is not much bigger than a gnat either. Just holding a small bell in my fingers and shaking my hand will not produce any sound at all. In any case 6mm bell will never sound like a dozen inch chrome bells on a santa's sleigh.
16mm bells are a little expensive to my taste, but if I get them on sale will I buy more and make lots of trinkets. Might have to get some of the other sizes in the middle too.
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Mixed emotions. Just received the item today.
I purchased this item through staples and am pleased with their customer service, delivery time and ability to deliver to the house without a shipping charge. I am displeased with the Staples website. The lack of a decent website is why I ended up with this particular package of magnetic sheets. I probably would have ended up spending too much money on the Staples store brand if I had not gotten this. I was unable to view any of the details of any item using Linux/Mint/Firefox. I was also unable to see a clear picture of the product. If I had seen it then maybe I would have been able to see there are 3 magnetic printable sheets and 3 adhesive backed magnetic sheets. If I had wanted adhesive on the sheet I would have looked for it separately. I am disappointed in EK Success also since they do not have a description of their items on the web. (I looked for them through other websites than Staples.) I will have to see if I can print on all the pages before I decide if I am more satisfied or dissatisfied with the product itself.
I am disappointed that I have to ruin the package to see if I can use the product.
All this in mind I may not return the item since I should be able to print then stick the magnet to the paper. I will be much more careful in the future about purchasing an EK Success item at Staples.
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ENGAGE brain before operation. I enjoy flying the larger box kites, if its not blowing,10+ I'm not going, if it blowing 20+ and your near a tall billboard, need i say more, my reel is 1200 + feet of 30lb line, tied to a COASTLOCK SWIVEl, I assemble, and attach, the wind does the rest, holding the reel in my left hand i control the rate of climb by dragging my palm on the reel, until Ive reached my desired (attitude), ok altitude, if the wind is tricky, or your battling for space, this reel lets it out fast with control, but absolutely kicks butt reeling back in, so good, that on a windy day your bringing the kite straight down, seriously, it has its issues, VISUALLY, i found it hard to recognize which side was which, green(R) and red (L) paint pens cured that. SLACK line can easily escape the real if your not paying attention, and I promise you' ll pay attention until it happens again, the only other thing is where do you secure the end of the line when your done, SO I DON'T HAVE TO UNTANGLE IT AGAIN !! I do it with a big rubber band i slide over the reel, good luck
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Great for craft projects. Great quality! The colors also have a subtle shimmer which was a pleasant surprise. Used this product for a children's activity (ages 3 - 10 years old) and the clay was perfect for all ages.
When researching polymer clay, you may come across warnings stating it releases a foul odor or harmful gases while baking but this is not accurate. Polymer clay is non-toxic and, while it should not be eaten by children or used to make items such as plates for food, it is completely safe for children to handle and make into all sorts of shapes. While baking, I simply followed the instructions on the package, and the items (beads and pendants) turned out fine. No odor, and no residue was produced.
Excellent product! Would recommend highly and would purchase again.
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Washi tape! For all your paper hobbies. This is wonderful Washi tape. It sticks well and the colors and patterns will go with a lot of my scrapbooking needs. I don't know how much more you can say about Washi tape, but this tape is beautiful and typical for what you would find at any craft store. You definitely get a lot of tape in this package for the price. I've spent $5 or more just on one tiny roll before and this pack comes with 6 Washi tapes that are about 1/2 inch thick and 3 bonus rolls that are about 1/4 inch thick. Overall I am very pleased with this order and would definitely purchase again!
I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
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Minus 3 stars: wrong measurements given, won't fit the 1100 yard spools, not well made. Threadart (seller): you really need to redo your measurements & fix the item description/photo. This review is for the 120 spool rack, now the listing is only showing the 60 spool rack. When it was the 120 spool rack, it also showed a photo of many 1100 yard spools on the rack, all fit nicely side by side, bottoms not overlapping. So I took a chance on ordering this. My review: minus one star for wrong measurements, minus one star because you say it will fit the 1100 yard mini king spools, minus one star for sloppy workmanship. The item stated "...15" x 24", with 1.5" between wood dowels". My rack is 15.5" by 26.25", with no more than 15.38" between dowels, most having only 1.25" between. Granted each thread manufacturer has small differences in the size of their plastic bottoms for the 1100 yard spools, but since I've tried 3 different brands & none of them can stand side by side on your thread rack... your rack is not made adequately spaced to hold these. The wood dowels are not all installed straight, & this rack cannot stand away from the wall due to one leg being a little shorter than the other. So it must lean against the wall. I'll add my voice to many other reviews: please remake this to incorporate a way to hang it, while I can figure out a way to do this it would be ever so much easier if you included a crossbar at the top from which to nail or screw this in. Even a set of triangular metal picture hangers on the back at the top of the vertical bracings would be an improvement. I am keeping this, see my photo on how to solve the thread storage problem: alternate the threads right side up & upside down. Not as pretty as all right side up, but it works.
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strong for paper crafting. this stuff is really strong and crazy easy to use. I use it for all my handmade envelopes and when assembling some handmade cards 9especially the box cards I am addicted to!) its stronger than tape from a dispenser and is instant adheresion (unlike waiting for some glues to dry - I just don't have the patience for some of that stuff when I am crafting). I have it in several different sizes and am super glad I took the chance on it. plus the roll is pretty long, it doesn't appear mine has been used much, even though I know I've done several projects. easy to rip with your hands, no knifes, scissors or tools needed. will be buying more when I run out!
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Fine Fiskar Scissors. These scissors work wonderfully. I had two pairs of large scissors in my kitchen - one with a broken point and neither cut well. Having used Fiskar scissors before outside my home and finding them great, I decided to buy two to replace my old ones. The Fiskars not only cut smoothly, but since they are in the kitchen, they sometimes get sticky and dirty from opening packages of sauce, cutting tape, etc. These scissors have a coating on the blades that enable them to be cleaned easily with just a damp sponge, paper towel or brush and a drop of detergent, and they are like new. No rusty hinges or screws that make cutting a chore like my old ones.
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It's pretty good, in my opinion. So, in this pack you get 200 sheets of 6x6in origami paper. There's 100 of each type of design, and you can see the colors in the provided pictures.
The papers are really saturated in color. They're very strong and consistent. As the other reviewer said, one side is glossy and feels really similar to magazine paper. The other side is plain white and textured a but more roughly than standard paper. However, the paper itself is quite thin and folds really crisply. It also has a bit of a snap-back factor that's stronger than average origami paper. I disagree with the other reviewer that it does not hold to up to serious folding well--the texture is surprisingly resilient and can withstand several folds meeting in the same place without ripping. Since it's also a bit water resistant on one side, you don't have to worry as much about the natural oils or moisture from your fingers weakening the fiber.
Thus far, I've made many models out of this paper. I'm about to start my third pack, or so. It is absolutely stunning for folding flowers of all kinds, Kawasaki roses includes. The texture helps hide the creases and the paper doesn't lose the topmost color quite as fast when the creases are worked. The white side also has enough friction to hold modular models together, but the glossy side allows them enough slip to join. This means that, although the building stage can be frustrating because the modules might be more likely to slip out, the paper is relatively unharmed when you have to slip it into tight pockets. Furthermore, the friction locks it in place quite well for modules that have the back side exposed. I've also made various action origami, one of which was Yami Yamauchi's fireworks. The version made of this paper has been holding together quite well when compared to the ones I've made out of standard paper. It's still retained its snappiness and hasn't frayed at the creases yet.
You should know, though, that it can be harder to work with, especially if you have a series of folds that are close together. This paper doesn't really do smaller curves that well and kind of wants to....pucker? It can be worked around with patience, though. I would not recommend this paper for particularly curvy models, nor would I recommend it for wet folding. The overall thinness and durability make, though, make it great for snazzing up a large variety of models.
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Results May Vary. My first package of these were great. Grain followed the length (24in dimension), there were very few knots and patched spots, and my 60w laser sliced through it like butter. Most pieces were a little warped, but that's okay - it's thin, and taping down corners is no big deal.
The second order was quite different. Grain followed the width (12in dimension). Many knots and patches. The laser was not penetrating knots inside the core layer, so I had to toss most of this in the trash.
That said -- seller operates a good business, the product is well packaged and it's overall a good value. Wood is a natural product, and there's no way to really know if you're receiving a good batch or a bad batch. Just know going in that your results may vary.
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Practically $1.00 per roll. Grade A quality. The bulk of this review is very similar to my other reviews of LolliZ Washi Tapes since they're all basically the same with the exception of colors and patterns. So here goes...
I am a washi tape addict, so when I came across LolliZ set of 6 washis, I had to get it. For starters, the price was unbeatable at the time that I purchased them. I was already getting Alleydrew washi tapes for a really good price ($1.25 per roll), but LolliZ tapes were even cheaper! Nearly $1.00 per roll! So I snagged a few sets.
Speaking of Alleydrew washi...I love them! And LolliZ washi is very much comparable to Alleydrew tapes. LolliZ washi tapes are also comparable to the more popular brands like MT. All 6 tapes have kind of a matte finish, so it is possible to write on them with a ballpoint pen. The tape sticks the way a good washi tape would stick, and they're easily removable. The same piece of tape can probably be repositioned several times before losing some of its stickiness, just as long as it's on a somewhat of a clean surface. They do not leave a sticky residue either. I am able to use them on my walls without it damaging my paint or leaving residue behind. But so far I've mostly used these for cardmaking. These washis stickiness have a similar consistency as blue painters tape. They peel off the rolls nicely without tearing. All the washis have some transparency to them, but some more than others.
They are made in China, but for me, that didn't detract from quality of these tapes. Not only are they a good quality, but they're a really good quantity. They are 15mm (or approx 0.5in) wide, and the length, according to the packaging, is 32ft (or 9.75...meters). Common size for washi is 15mm x 10m; I'd say this is the same.
I've had my share of junk washi before, but these are far, far from junk. This set of washi is really good. Each washi roll works so well with each other. This set is a good marriage of color and design . I'm so glad I bought these, and I highly recommend it.
Check out the pictures I've included for visual info.
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nice little stencil. This is a nice little "chicken wire" pattern stencil for your art projects. I used it to push acrylic modeling gel through onto a canvas and it works great for this. I was concerned when I saw how thin and delicate it looks. It is plastic and very thin and I was thought at first that the pattern wouldn't show up through the thick gel but it does if you put it on thinly. Also it is sturdier than it looks. The "wire" part is super thin but given it's small size of six by six inches you wouldn't want it any thicker. It creates a nice subtle pattern to add some interest to your background. Should also be good for crayons or pencils.
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Fun and entertaining. This one fun stuff that I was looking for. This was perfect when my nephews and nieces came over at our place to play with my son. All seemed to have had been interested painting each others faces with this mega face paint and body paint. They all loved it! I loved it too! This one has a nice, high vibrant pigments that ensured vivid color which is very attractive to look at when they were already applied on the skin. This kit is filled with different colors and it is also included some glitters. It was enough paint to decorate the faces of the 7 kids in the house. There were still so much more left for a second or third round application. It is very easy to use. The kids were very creative that they were able to create various designs like flowers and animals. This dries nicely and quickly as well. It stays on without cracking, caking, or smearing off. This face paint or body paint is washable by just soap and water, it is also hypoallergenic, and non-toxic. I am so glad that it is FDA approved. It is reassuring to know that the products that the kids are using are fun and at the same time safe. This is a very entertaining craft to keep kids occupies while they use or exercise their creative minds.
I was able to procure this nice item on a discount and I am so glad to be able to share as well my honest and fair feedback about it.
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Made a huge difference in my card crafting. I'm one of those fanatic card makers and have been looking for an adhesive that would stick like heck but not buckle the paper. My choice was the tape with the colored protection strip but that tape is pricey. From the product description, this seemed a likely substitute. It's awesome stuff. I use the 1/4 inch size and can run it right along the edge of the piece I am adhering to something else. The final product looks professional. The stuff has a really strong adhesive so there is no chance to reposition the paper or item even if the tape has not been burnished. So, the placement has to be properly determined prior to touchdown. Plus it's affordable. One roll makes a heck of a pile of 5 x 7 inch cards.
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NOT the Original Formula, Left Oily Spots. Used this to remove adhesive from a white photo/document mailer (the hard envelopes that are like heavy cardstock/thin cardboard), and it most definitely left oily spots. It was also unusually hard to open (I haven't seen anyone else say this so maaaybe its just me, but I couldn't turn the cap without my knuckles jamming into the scraper tool), plus the liquid just keeps pouring out unless you're scraping straight upwards and/or you put the cap back on after each squeeze. Disappointing as I had a full night of organization and sticker removal planned (oh, behave!), but still holding out hope for the original Un-Du in the yellow packaging versus green. :)
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Game changer for my soap making. This soap mold really changed my soaping! Previously I have used large sized molds that often deform my soaps when I try to release the block from the mold. Using this silicone was as game changer. I have used it several times now and each time it releases the soap beautifully. There is no bowing of the sides, even when filled the entire way. There is no prep time for the mold, just pour your soap in to the clean mold. No need to line with parchment paper or wax paper. There are no wrinkles left in the bars of soap, just clean, smooth surface.
I use this mold for cold process soaps, though this mold would certainly work well for hot process or melt and pour soaping. Because it is silicone I don't worry about how hot the mold gets during gel phase. It's so nice to not have to think about the mold and just get to focus on making beautiful soaps!
After reading about soap making using silicone molds on Soap Queen TV, I did add some sodium lactate to my soap to help harden the loaf for removal from the silicone. Adding 2 tsp. per recipe has worked well for me. I have not tried this mold without sodium lactate yet, but I think that leaving the soap in the mold for a few extra days could take care of any residual issues of hardening so removal is easy.
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very good price compared to other products in the market. With this product you get what you paid for.
Pros: very good price compared to other products in the market. Very nice and classy shapes gave my wedding invitations the final touch they needed. Easy enough to use if you are just using it for scrapbooking.
Cons: really hard to punch through regular paper, so if you are going to use it in thicker paper this is probably not the best option for you. I used it for 100 invitations (thicker paper - 4 corners each!) and had to space out the work for a couple of weeks because my arms would literally hurt after just a few punches. The key here is that if you hesitate while punching or do not push hard enough the corner of the paper will just break.
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many broken. There were exactly 75, so that was correct, at least. They came oddly packaged: three ripped open and taped smaller bags in a larger heavy plastic bag with tape wound haphazardly around it, all in a box.
6 of the 'cubes were totally shattered, and 27 were too rough and chipped on the bottom edge for me to be able to use in the manner i needed. (stand alone "ice cubes" to support miniature sculpted arctic and antarctic animals.)
I can't use these sharply chipped and rough ones, for the safety of my customers who will handle them. The chipped ones could be used if glued somehow as an inlay or mosaic piece. The 42 that are not rough are quite nice looking.
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Read the instructions first. This metal embossing item was new to me so the way I used it first was not working well. Then I decided I needed more information and thank goodness I had not tossed the packaging. It is actually the folder!!!! This metal plate is taped in the plastic folder for embossing but it can also be carefully pulled out for stenciling.
I give it a 5 star because you can emboss and stencil. With other embossing folders you can ink the background or raised portion by inking either side of the folder. I would not try this with the metal embossing products. I research for tutorials on the internet if I do not understand the layers or instructions. Enjoy.
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Do a trial run. I positioned this about mid-thigh, where my leg is 21" in circumference. (I had wanted it a little lower for modesty sake, but there was no way it was going to stay there). I wear a size 6-8 curvy jeans and don't have narrow thighs. It felt a little loose, but I thought it would stay through the ceremony. As I was walking to meet my dad at the back of the aisles I felt it slowly sliding down my leg. Everyone already had turned to face us. When I got to my dad I was balancing it on my foot as I walked and knew it wouldn't make it down the aisle with me. So I did the only thing I could do, I asked my Dad if he would remove my garter. I still flush a little at how awkward that moment was. He was great about it, slipped it off my foot and discretely tucked it in his pocket to hand off to my groom later. Our photographer even got a picture, as if I'll ever forget.
Buy this garter for a very memorable experience, if you have bigger thighs or want to place it much higher than I did. At the very least, make sure to do a trial run with it first for a few hours walking around and see if you need to take it in some. It really is very lovely.
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I get a super smooth finish that is also nice and light. I have used this several times now to smooth plaster belly castings I do for my pregnant clients. Instead of the rough plaster material, I get a super smooth finish that is also nice and light, since most of these will hang on walls.
In making a gift for a friend who is an obstetrician, I used this product to sculpt a baby.
In addition, we moved into a rental with has 100 year old windows that were chewed up by...a dog? Can't afford to replace them all right now, so I filled in the damage with this product and carved the window panes to match what was left. It's not perfect, but it will do until we can replace them.
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LOVE IT! LOVE IT. LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! BUT EVERYONE IS CORRECT WHEN THEY SAY DOES NOT HOLD THE LARGER EMBOSSING FOLDERS. BUT I FIXED MINE TO WHERE IT DID. JUST JUT WITH A SHARP BLADE ON THE PLASTIC THE INSIDE OF 2 NEXT TO ONE ANOTHER. THEN USE A STRONG CLEAR SHIPPING TAPE AND PUT THE 2 TOGATHER. JUST MAKE SURE YOU LAY THE INSIDE TAPE DOWN FACING UP AND AS CLOSE TO THE BOTTOM BACK AS YOU CAN GET IT, THEN LAY THE OTER TWO TOP SHETS ON TOP OF THE TAPE AND LAY THE TAPE OVER ON AND PRESS FIRMLY DOWN. I PUT ANOTHER REINFORCEMENT TAPE ON THE FRONT AND BACK AND IT WORKS GREAT TO HOLD THE LARGER FOLDERS. HOPE THIS WORKS FOR YOU. I EVEN ORDERED AN EXTRA ORGANIZER FOR MY FLAT DIES AND IT WORKS GREAT FOR THEM, JUST MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A PIECE OF CARDBOARD BEHIND THE DIE. GOOD LUCK!
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Excellent Useful Tape. This Japanese masking tape works great as masking tape. However, it also works very well as a paper embellishment. It's easy to work with, and stays where I put it. I have also found that it's useful in my studio. I can mark my tools with bands of this tape, and (with a couple of layers) it stays in place, even when I wash my tools. I have also folded an edge and used it to make a grip, and it works great for that, too.
The adhesive is significantly better than regular beige masking tape. The stickiness seems to be less than regular masking tape, but not by much - just enough that you can reposition the tape on a piece of paper without tearing it. It's very even, though, and thin, which makes using it on shapes easier than regular masking tape. Once I used this tape I was hooked, and have been buying various widths and colors since it's so useful.
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Surprised by the great quality of this wahi tape. This is a really nice set of washi tapes for a decent price. They are full size rolls (15mm wide by 10m). The colors are vibrant and the quality of the tape and adhesive is comparable to MT brand (the benchmark for washi tapes). The patterns are nice and crisp, not the blurry printing you see on some brands. The tapes have a nice translucency and good flex; this isn't your cheap, stiff 'wannabe' washi printed on inferior papers that are either too stiff or too opaque. I am taking off a star because I only got 11 rolls--one must have fallen out of the unsealed bag that the rolls were shipped in. It's still a good deal even with the missing roll. A couple of the rolls are individually shrink wrapped, which is good because it helps ensure that you actually got a new, full, uncut roll. Allydrew makes other sets in a variety of colors and patterns. Overall, this is a solid value and should keep you stocked with washi tape for a while.
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Too thick for the sizzix texture boutique. It is a nice design but I haven't found a use for it yet. I will probably tear it to use in a collage. It isn't a good background because the partial design just looks odd. I don't think it would be a good surface for spray ink or paint or even a varnish or some kind of finished coating. The moisture could affect the crisp lines. It would make a good journal cover. Some of the other 3-D designs aren't as random so they would make a better background but i won't be buying any more since a Sizzix embossing folder doesn't fit into a Sizzix embossing machine. Compatibility should be listed somewhere in this ad.
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Amazing. I did not think these scents would last long, or smell that great, but was I wrong? Yes I was - The vanilla smells good enough to eat.. The cinnimon actually made someone comment "MMMMmm what are you making it smells so good in here!" And I wasn't making the candles, just had some wax heated in a bathroom! You barely have to use any either - less than a teaspoon is more than enough to make your house smell like cinnamon rolls or french vanilla cappucino. Not crazy about the linen scent but hey, you can't love everything all the time right? I definitely plan on buying more of these supplies, Perfect for beginner or any candle/wax burning crafter - extremely potent, definitely keep up away from children due to such deep and similar smells to real food.
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Finding it hard to use. I read all of the reviews and did all of my research before buying this neato little tool. I tried yesterday all day to get an image transferred and it didn't work as well as I would've liked. The first transfer was terrible. The second was better. I darkened the image, sanded my surface, printed on my laser printer, prepped the wood with gel medium mixed with acrylic paint, and the image was better, but not good. I could see the faces at least this time, but not gift worthy. I think this would work great for letters and basic pictures, but not intricate pieces with faces and such. I hope you all have better a time with it than I did, and if you have any tricks or tips, please let me know!
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Fun patterns, but not functional. I got this to use for decoration in a planner. While I read the reviews and was aware that it was a plastic tape (IT IS NOT WASHI), I'm still a bit disappointed. While there is a strip of paper that is *technically* removable on the tape, it doesn't always leave the sticky portion there! I've had mixed results with trying to remove that portion. Sometimes you just have to cut it off and move on.
My other issue is that this tape really doesn't stick well. Again, I'm using it for decorative purposes, so it's not really that important, but I'd like the edges to stay a little better!
This isn't a bad product for the price, but there are much better decorative tapes out there that are actually functional (as well as cute).
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Great for use in making lotion bars. This beeswax is dark yellow in a solid block. I used it in my homemade lotion bars and lip balm. It is cosmetic quality beeswax that works well for these purposes. I shave it into slivers with a knife so it melts quickly in a mason jar set in a sauce pan of hot water over low heat on the range. I also use a bit of beeswax in my homemade deodorant recipe so it stays solid during the summer months. I appreciate this good quality wax at a good price.
If you are interested, here is the recipe I use for my lotion bars:
Lotion Bar
2 oz. coconut oil
2 oz. shea butter
1 oz beeswax (beeswax may be increased to 2 oz for a more solid bar, especially in summer heat)
3 vitamin E capsules (optional, pierce and squeeze out the oil)
Add 30 drops of essential oil if desired.
Melt the beeswax in a mason jar sitting in hot water (over low heat)
Add the shea butter and coconut oil and stir occasionally with a chop stick until melted. Remove from the hot water and stir in the vitamin E. Pour into a mold (muffin tins work well).
I like this for hand and body lotion and it is also a good lip balm.
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Thick and large enough for homemade bread. The bags are long enough, wide enough, and deep enough for my 1.5-lb. loaves, and they will fit much larger loaves as well. I recently thought how great they'd be to use for storing a lot of other things because of their thickness and size. Because they are pleated, they expand in height as well as length and width. They are the thickest bread bags I've ever bought; I have been making my own bread for about 30 years. To store them, I removed one bag from the stack to use as a holder for the rest. Then I folded the stack of bags in half and put it into that bag. It's easy to remove one bag from the middle. Each bag also is very easy to open. After I have used them all, I'll come back here for more.
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Sharpest scissors I have ever owned. Best embroidery/hand sewing scissors on the market. I have a lifetime of experience as a seamstress and crafter (embroidery, counted cross stitch, needlepoint, candle wicking, crochet, knitting, spinning, weaving, rug hooking, etc.) This pair of scissors is the sharpest and most precise cutting tool I have ever used. (And, I used an Exacto knife as a seam ripper - so I know sharp!) The beautiful design is an added bonus. But, my main reason for writing this review is to rave about the function of these scissors. The extremely pointed tips make it possible to cut threads closer to the fabric than I have ever been able to do before. I have purchased six pairs so far and know I will be buying more.
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Great kit, look for other directions. My kids (7, 14, 18) all like these bracelets so I got this kit so they can make them. The kit came in and contained everything we needed. I followed the directions included for the basic bracelet. It was pretty minimal and not impressive. The videos they have on YouTube aren't great either. However, do a YouTube search, there are better directions out there. I found one by a little girl, easy to follow, making the fishtail bracelet. Much more substantial feeling and much easier to make. If you need the basic supplies to start, this is a good kit. If you are looking for clear instructions for different bracelets, look elsewhere.
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this is a good set. enough colors to do about any project. this is a good set. enough colors to do about any project.
the media all work well together.
The verithins are well matched in color with the colorsoft pencils. The watercolor pencils could dissolve better.
Id love a few more color syx though, six isn't enough, and they should put in two white pencils too.
no brand of artists pencil is as good as prismacolor so far, though, I haven't tried every brand there is to try, but I think id have to have prismacolor on hand just to be sure I had what I needed.
This set is good for a stand by good basic set.
Id I were a teacher this set would be good for recommending to students, a good gift for an artist, or aspiring artist.
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A must have for every home. There are soo many things you can make, repair and use friendly pellets for that it's crazy! I think every household should have them and that they should be a staple in every home. You can make anything with them and even better you can use them to repair things. I always have them on hand and I am so glad Amazon stocks them as a prime item seeing as this is the only pace I can find them and get fast shipping. None of my local stores carry them so ordering from Amazon is the way to go price and shipping wise.
The pellets are super easy to use and I like that you have a little time to mold exactly how you want an item before it dries, in other words, it doesn't dry and harden to quickly. I like to use my Dremel tool to shape after hardening and to add detail. Then you can use a buffing attachment to your dremel to make your item look amazing! Once you've used these once, you'll find all sorts of things to do with them. It's a great product!!
I recommend buying a color assortment separately to add color to your items. You don't need much to get Beautiful and vibrant colors as they are very pigmented.
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Natural ingredients, and it looks and works great. This princess/fairy face paint set is great! The colors are each shimmery, which adds a very nice touch. (I have two daughters, so I buy a lot of girly/sparkly/pink/purple/etc.)
I love the creamy texture of the paint, and how I can apply it without the need to add water. It's very easy to use. It also comes off well with a little soap and warm water, or even a wet wipe. It doesn't dye the skin or leave any residue.
The face paint is also able to be taken on-the-go, as it has a lid and is compact enough to fit it my purse. Handy.
Lastly, the NATURAL ingredients are a deal-breaker! Finding this natural and still awesome face paint really made my day!
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Nice Quality Leather For My Walking Sticks. I have hiked and gone camping all my life. And one of my hobbies along the way has always been picking up good solid sticks that I come across to strip and varnish into walking sticks. In fact I have one fine piece of pine that I found along the trail way back in the early 70s that is still with me. I don't go in for a lot of carving and fancies, I usually just strip them, sand them down smooth, then varnish them, with the top where one holds onto it being wrapped in leather for comfort. I will confess that in most cases I have shopped places like the salvation Army stores for old leather belts to wrap the tops of some sticks with. But along the way and over the many years I have found a branch of piece of wood that is just too perfect for anything cheap or second hand. Enter this Tandy leather strip that I have used for years for dressing up my hiking sticks. It is a good quality leather at a very reasonable price that has a nice shiny solid surface, making it a better choice for what I use it for than the suede, that has a softer, more thread bare surface that comes apart much faster with ones hand wrapped around the stick all the time. I usually wrap the top of my sticks up to 5 or 6 inches, and then secure it at each end with a nice brass carpet tack that holds it very firm. This leather stripping from Tandy is of a nice quality, and, comes cheaper here on Amazon than what I could pick up something similar to it in local craft stores. A good deal all around for your craft needs that calls for leather stripping... : )
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Got embossing powder? Get this book. I'm a long time stamper with a long time fascination for heat embossing. I probably have over 50 different embossing powders in my stash (OK, I'll admit it's likely closer to 100. Some are over 20 years old from now defunct companies but with airtight storage, they still work beautifully.) Lots of techniques using embossing powders have fallen by the wayside over the years. Fran's book not only resurrects some of those lost techniques but she gives them a modern twist and has several new ideas to offer. The book is a thorough encyclopedia of craft thermographic (heat) embossing, building from the basics to more advanced techniques with tips and tricks along the way. Anyone with embossing powder in their stash should get this book and even newbies to embossing will be able to achieve a variety of beautiful results by following the illustrated step by step instructions.
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Product warning: please read before purchasing this product. I rarely post product reviews but this item needs to have it's warning made more known so people will be aware BEFORE they buy this. I was looking for an adhesive to glue back together some coat sleeve straps that had come apart in the wash. I saw this glue on Amazon and it seemed like the perfect item. Upon receiving it however and after I had opening the package, but fortunetely NOT the glue tube itself, I read on the back the following health warning: WARNING: POSSIBLE CANCER AGENT, EXPOSURE MAY RESULT IN NAUSEA, HEADACHE, CONFUSION OR INSTABILITY. MAY BE HARMFUL BY BREATHING VAPORS. EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE KIDNEY DAMAGE. Needless to say I want no part of this stuff. If I had known that before I purchased it, I certainly would NOT have purchased it. Be aware.
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Very good if it's what you need. I was impressed with this inexpensive kit. It did what I needed perfectly. It's NOT for repairing holes or tears in leather; you can find other kits for that task. This will repair discolorations. I dropped a tiny splatter of epoxy on my Italian leather sofa. I tried furniture polish to remove it. Not only did in not remove the epoxy, it took off some of the color! It was easy to match the color exactly (brownish burgundy) following the instruction guide provided. I did two light coats with lots of drying time between. The stain/touch-up paint appears to absorb into the leather as it dries. There's a clear coat you apply very sparingly 24 hours later. After that dried, I used a leather conditioner on both cushions (I had already cleaned both with gentle soap suds). Buffed. Looks totally brand new!
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So many problems. First of all I am glad to see they removed the Prime option for this tool. When I bought it, the tool was listed as a Prime object. That is the reason I purchased it along with the low price. Well you get what you pay for.
Second, I was surprised when my receipt said it would be delivered in 1 -1 1/2 months. I expected 2 days (Prime). When I contacted Amazon, they sent my message to the seller who in turn tried to tell me that I would not get the tool for a few weeks because it was coming from China. This person either ignored or didn't understand what Prime was. The listing did not say it would be shipped from China. They couldn't say that because they listed it as a Prime object.
I finally received it 2 1/2 weeks later. It was not what I expected from the description or images that are used in this listing. I tried to use it on premium leather and it would not cut. The cutting blade and hole is extremely small. In fact after my first swipe, it clogged. I had to use a pin to clear the debris. The hole is barely larger than a pin.
The only good thing about this tool is the wood handle and the tightening screw mechanism. I am sure I will be able to use it for something else, just not for edge grooving.
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of Adorox Assorted Colors Glitter Craft Tape is so fun to play with. This set of Adorox Assorted Colors Glitter Craft Tape is so fun to play with! I have to have a building card on my person at all times to access the building and office where I work and everyone personalizes their cards so we know who it belongs to if it gets dropped. I have been waiting to decorate mine until I found something snappy and different from everyone else and this glitter tape is just the ticket! I also love to put a lot of effort and thought into wrapping gifts and this tape works well for that too. There are literally tons of things you could do with this tape and I love the pretty colors it comes in. Note that this tape is as wide as a piece of Scotch tape - not big like a roll of masking tape so you aren't surprised when you receive your order:) It is perfect for its intended purpose though - decorating. It is pretty sturdy and adheres well, but you can also move it if you needed to (as sticky as a post-it note). Overall, I am really happy with the quality and look of this product and would recommend it to others. I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.
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Peg People. These are good quality pegs - no sanding needed, uniform hardwood. We had fun making peg people at our VBS. The kids really liked them and several moms told me later that their kids have really enjoyed playing with their peg cowboy and the horse that we designed for him. We painted all but the heads with yellow paint then even the 3 year olds made eyes with permanent markers and applied a little strip of duct tape for pants and we helped them tie on a bandana and glue on a belt and a 2" cowboy hat. The horses were cut out of 2X4 with a band saw and had a hole drilled on the back that the cowboy peg guy fit into. A really fun project. Peg people can be any type of little guy you can imagine - superheroes, nativity people or match your family and friends.
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Best Shears I've ever used. Great Shears indeed. I'm a craftsman and I use these shears in my shop. I'm left handed and have no trouble cutting material with the configuration of the handles. The hardness of the steel keeps the cutting surface very sharp, going on several years. I use them to cut photos laminated on 8mm Mylar and these blades cut through the material like butter. The blades have a slight serration which is great for holding the material in place. The blade will cut accurately all the way to the very tip so you can be very precise with these shears. The fulcrum forward design means that the shear will take slightly smaller bites, but you can apply more power, and your hand will enjoy it much more. I use a Fletcher mat cutter, a Rototrim cutter, and a Dahle guillotine cutter, and these shears can keep up with the big boys.
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Great Product for Hobbyists. This product works as described. I've been using it for 2-3 years on a consistent basis to hand sculpt features onto gourds. It allows for a lot of versatility in terms of sculpting with it. It hardens beautifully and can be sanded and painted after it hardens. The clay is heavy after it hardens, but it does work well with armature wire and foil for times when you need the end result to be a lighter weight. A little goes a long way, too. It is recommended to wear non-latex gloves to use this product, and I recommend that you do so only because chemicals in these kinds of products are not good for your skin and shouldn't be absorbed into the body.
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This is such a disappointment, I could have just gone to a fabric . I bought these to make some dreamcatchers for a girls night in, just to have extra colors for my friends and I. We are doing 3 and 5 inch dreamcatcher metal rings, so to have at least a yard for each color should have sufficed. Well it came, and given the previous reviews I was skeptical (I usually don't buy a product under 3 stars, but I figured 10 bucks for 8 yards was ok). Each string measures around 2ft and 8inches.... I personally measured-- They aren't even a yard each! This is such a disappointment, I could have just gone to a fabric store, but the convenience of Prime delivery is what got my purchase. The material isn't too bad.... but still....DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY.
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kniffty knitter rectangle loom. The product was not intially easy to use. The directions were difficult due to the multiple languages on the pages. It also was limiting in that due to so little directions and options unless you are creative and a good visual learner(from what little is on the website) you would become defeated and quit. Also, the availablity of books to expand knowledge is very limited. Please make more so people could really get their moneys worth. Also, some of the words that are familiar to knitters are really unclear for non-knitters and once again, without clear visual and narrative how-tos, it will lead only to defeat. Thanks
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You've got to see it to understand how beautiful it is. If this paper were a person, we'd be married.
I just bought three more. The colors are unbelievably saturated and coordinated. The predominant colors are as shown on the first page (which really can't be appreciated in the pic shown), but green, gold, and a bit of orange and blue are worked in harmoniously throughout as well. I went slowly through this stack about five times when I received it, and couldn't get enough of it. Many of the reverse pages are as beautiful as the verso sides. I had originally gotten Jubilee for the project I'm contemplating, but it has too much purple in it for what I want to do.
There are two sheets I don't like as much because they're rather dark and purplish, but they are reverse sides and needn't be used.
I don't quite get the relationship between the title, "what will be will be," and the paper, and there doesn't seem to be a predominating, recurrent theme, except for some small postage stamps and cancelling, a couple of fey images, some writing that looks to be latin names for flowers (or something), and a page containing part of an antique map of the Mediterranean. There are no predominant images, which adds to the overall attractiveness of this particular collection. Sometimes highly thematic paper--as in the case of the exquisite Graphics 45, which for the most part I love-- can become tiresome and restricting on a project. This paper is linked more by color, tone, and feeling rather than by graphic representations and is therefore more flexible when used in a project.
Don't hesitate to buy this, and at this price what a find!!!!
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My favorite metallic cardstock. I LOVE this cardstock! I am a stamper, and I use this rich and elegant metallic cardstock all the time. It's a good weight for layering, it takes both pigment and dye inks well, and it's easily die cut. I use the white most (naturally), but the gold, silver and copper are all gorgeous. I have printed on this with the printer, but you need to be aware that the settings for your printer might need adjusting, and it can smear. That said, I have often printed sentiments for the inside of my cards and had no problems at all. This is coated on both sides, so if you make an error, you can turn it over. The price is SO good on the 40 pack assortment compared to buying a 10 pack of just one color!!! I highly recommend this to other crafters- it's affordably priced and it's absolutely beautiful cardstock to use for cards or other crafting projects. Every stamper that I have shared this cardstock with has been impressed. And my cards look fabulous made with these sheets. Buy some and try it- you'll love it too!
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So glad to find these. I've been making a Christmas table ornament that starts with a cone. Didn't like the effect with styrofoam. The end product was too bulky so I was cutting and coiling cardstock. Then I had to experiment to find the best way to keep the shape....glue, tape, etc. Mega-stress taking over.......cue Amazon search! These paper mache cones (more like cardboard) are the perfect solution. They're thin and lightweight but very sturdy and hold up well to handling without denting or being crushed. Plus they don't disintegrate at the first sign of glue (hot or otherwise). They're available in a variety of sizes and the multi-packages are a good price.
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underweight & questionable organics. Unfortunately the soap I received was underweight (23 lbs 14 oz, including the plastic bag that probably weighs an ounce). The plastic bag had no apparent damage, so no product was lost in shipping. I checked my scale with calibrating weights & it is accurate.
This soap is suppose to be made from organic oils but there was no label, and it does not say certified organic in the product description. The health/beauty industry labeling standards are notoriously unregulated and full of with abuse. After my dealings with Dr. Adorable, I no longer trust their claims of organic or their ability to weigh and measure. It is disappointing because their prices are good perhaps too good to be true.
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Nice Long Universal Wicks That Work as They Should. THEY WORK WITH PRETTY MUCH ANY WAX AND ANY SIZE! Been making candles since 1969, these wicks are very good. If you are making a very fat candle you can gently twist 2 or 3 of these together. For short candles cut the wicks shorter, use the cut ends for other short candles. I have used them with the included stickers and poured. Also used them with a cooled pour then either drill or push a hole, cut off metal base, insert wick then either pour to seal hole or use drilled out wax and pack it in. Unless you are using some pretty esoteric materials or shapes these will work. In fact I cannot think of a situation in which they would not work. No smoke, smell or anything like that from the wicks themselves. SUPERB PRODUCT!
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This transfer tape has many good reviews, that helped with my purchase. This transfer tape has many good reviews, that helped with my purchase. The film however doesn't not work well at all. First is the tackiness of the paper, I really have to work hard to get the vinyl to stick to the paper to allow me to use the paper as a transfer. Second is the cloudiness of the paper itself. There is no way to make a registered 2 or more color vinyl with this paper. You almost have to place the vinyl down blind since you cannot see through the paper until you have made contact with the surface you are adhering the vinyl to.
I have been in the print industry for years and have worked with various transfer tapes/papers and this is by far a huge disappointment. Lesson learned, if you are trying to do anything of quality look elsewhere. If you're a simply DIY'er looking for a cheap roll of tape to transfer simple 1-color designs that you like to struggle with this may work for you. I'm passing on this brand for sure.
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crafty fun. Just perfect! Fun and easy to use. Arrived quickly.
I learned to weave on a loom years ago. Saw the Loopdeloom and decided to revisit an old hobby. Easy to use right out the box. Just place the base on a stable surface, turn lever to one side, and slip in the poles which holds the yarn; add yarn, start weaving. Simple. Fun.
The loom is made of plastic. Quite sturdy;easily handles normal wear and tear. Use one for small projects. Hook several together for larger projects
Wove an eyeglass case as a sampler and to get back into the groove of weaving. Currently, in the process of making a rug for the bathroom. Great way to relax and use up that stash of old yarns, or thin strips of cloth.
Good investment for a child or adult who enjoys crafting.
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The best of both worlds. This is an awesome tool! You get two tools in one with the option to have 1/2" or 1/4" rounded corners! The ease of use couldn't be any easier, you simply insert your paper into the side labeled with the desired size. The tool also has a convenient compartment that catches the excess paper, making cleanup simple.
The tool seems very sturdy and well built. It effortlessly rounds heavy cardstock paper and even magnets. The cost is very reasonable and you will most likely pay the same price for a similar tool that only does one size.
The only con I can think of would be the handle size. It may seem a little to large for people with smaller hands.
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Comparison with other scissors. I bought a $27 pair of embroidery scissors which I like very well, but was then curious about what one gets for one third of that price. So with no moderation at all I proceeded to buy 4 more pairs of less expensive scissors for comparative purposes. I bought cute looking scissors as that is a requirement along with scissor functionality. This is what I found when I tried these "Tooltron Rabbit Scissors".
These are sharp scissors at a reasonable price. They are sharp enough to cut through 1 layers of felt with ease but not 2 layers. The tip is reasonably fine for intricate cutting and they are sharp to the tip of the scissors and they snip threads cleanly and evenly. The scissors are 4" which I have found to be a good size for embroidery scissors. The scissors have a comfortable feel, The finger holes are large enough to fit my fingers (I wear a size 7 glove which is on the large side of normal for a woman)
They are a really cute design.
RESULT: I will keep and use these scissors. As they do not cut more than one layer of felt well, I will reserve these scissors for projects where I just need thread cut. I think they would make an excellent gift, as the design is novel and they do what they advertise - cut thread and yarn. They are cute, sharp Italian scissors, but not nearly as good as my $27 Italian pair!
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Great even for a picky artist. I am EXTREMELY picky about the bags that I sell my art prints in. I've been using Clearbags for years and they're wonderful but kinda expensive, so I've been looking for a less costly alternative that still meets my demand for quality. I've tried so many other brands and THESE are the only ones that have ever passed that test.
They're just as glossy and clear as Clearbags and they arrive carefully packaged and flat. The only minor downside is that the plastic is slightly softer and more prone to wrinkles but it's so incredibly close to Clearbag quality that the cost difference makes it worth it.
I am very happy with these and highly recommend them for the typical starving artist that needs to save every penny they can.
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Great for precision snipping. These little scissors are great for detail work. The cutting area is about a half inch long, so usefulness for larger jobs is limited. However, for precision work the blades are sharp and fit well together, and, unlike some standard scissors, the spring opening system makes them quick and easy to use for repetitive snipping and, perhaps more importantly, equally effective snipping with either hand. The blades have a slight curvature, which makes it simple to cut very close to a flat surface without damaging it. The points are sharp, so be selective about where and how you use them, particularly if your hands are not as steady as they used to be.
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Maybe I need more practice. I bought this silica gel to preserve my wedding flowers because I had read several columns about it. I had high hopes for my flowers and was excited to see the finished product. I use the gel according to the instructions and my flowers did not then out the way they were supposed to! This was my first attempt at using silica gel and I am not exactly sure if I did it correctly or not, but my flowers were ruined! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because of what happened, but I have been doing research and if it shows that I am at fault, I will most definitely change my star rating to 5 stars!! Shipping was fast as well!!
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An outstanding light-weight three-hole punch ideal for home use. If you have a need for a three-hole punch for home or light-office use, this could well be the ideal option for you. The punch is fairly lightweight, but it nonetheless manages to punch cleanly through 20 and more pages. For most people this could well be the last hold punch that they would ever need to own. It is advertised as needing minimal effort to punch through whatever it is that you are trying to punch, and that is true, though I should add that you will push harder on this than you will for any of the heavier duty punches. But those punches are both much larger and much heavier. I don't think this hole punch can be surpassed by any punch in its weight class.
I should add that if you have to punch very large amounts of paper, such as in an office, I would recommend instead going with a more expensive punch with a long lever to give you more leverage. This particular punch is really ideal for light use, not heavy duty use. But if you, like me, only do occasional punching, this will be ideal for you.
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Just as imagined. I ordered a pack of two, but only ended up receiving one. Just a minor mistake that I plan to contact Amazon about and find out about receiving a refund on the second missing package -turns out I only needed one anyways.
These are perfect for my use. I was looking for colorful pop sickle sticks big enough to write clearly in sharpie on for a bedroom jar project (thing) and these were just that. They're approximately the height of a standard mason jar (minus the top twist on spot for the lid) and about as whide as the top portion of your pointer finger.
Perfect product and just as describe and pictured, but the only reason I marked me rating down was a small mistake.
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The controller is very outdated. DO NOT BUY. Update:
Finally after 3 months I got enough time to actually cut something. The setting that they suggested was totally wrong.
They said 400 pulse per mm which is wrong.
Their stepper is 200pulse a rotation and they do 8 micro steppings. So 1600 step per turn. Then the pully is 5mm forward per turn. So to go 1mm you need 320 not 400. With 400 if you feed 1cm and measure it with a caliper it would be 12.47mm instead of 10!!!!! So use 320.
Also there are so many unused pins or they have not included the info (I should search them myself like the z home in the original post). For instance, I really wanted to have the control of the spindle dir (dir is more inportant than on/off to me).
Also the pump was not working so I opened it and fixed it (there was so much dirty stuff in it, I don't know why they sent me a used pump which was probably pumping toilet water or sth).
Anyways DO NOT BUY. IT IS NOT WORTH THE PRICE AND PAIN.
Original: I got the 6040 one which is the 800W version. I even got their new controller. But it still comes with a parallel port. Their documatation does not even cover their new controller and they do not match.
Anyways, I got a UC100 converter to be able to use a usb port. It worked. But the weird demo/cracked version of mach 3 they send you is useless and outdated. You need to download (and later buy) a new mach3 to be able to use the UC100.
So consider $110 + $200 in addition to the orice to get a UC100 and mach3.
Also, they have not mentioned it in their documents but their new Z home pin is pin 15.
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Tear Mender is a very good product. It adheres very well to natural fabrics . Tear Mender is a very good product. It adheres very well to natural fabrics like cotton. It is a bit thin, which can make it messy to apply and can make it absorb a bit too readily into cloth, but it cleans up easily and can be rubbed off hard surfaces, much like rubber cement can. I recommend placing a piece of aluminum foil under the cloth because it will leach through, work on a firm surface, and use an ink brayer (ex:<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Speedball-Deluxe-4-Inch-Hard-Rubber-Brayer/dp/B000BYVMFC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Speedball Deluxe 4-Inch Hard Rubber Brayer</a>) to roll any patches smooth.
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Great fun for children of practically any age. This craft was unbelievably fun!! I was very skeptical when I received it and looked over the instructions; I want sure it wouldn't work at all, and it certainly seemed much too difficult for a child to do. I'm happy to say I was completely wrong!
My son is 3 and a half years old, so I knew he'd need a little help with this. It turned out to be fun for both of us, and it was shockingly easy! The glitter stuck really well (and if it doesn't, you just press more into the blank space and it fills it in perfectly). There was also plenty of glitter; I was originally very concerned we would run out way before we finished, but I actually have a ton of extra glitter-paper-stuff. The finished product also looks great! I'd attach a picture, but I don't know how.
The instructions could be a tiny bit more clear, but it was still very easy to figure out. I don't know if it would be suitable for a five year old or not since I don't have a child that age, but if my little guy could do it right along with me, I'm sure an older kid could too.
My only complaint is that the menorah doesn't fit very well at all in its base. The directions say it'll be a "tight fit," but the real problem is that the stand is too long, so it wobbles a LOT once it's put together. I just trimmed the stem of the menorah a little bit and that improved things.
Overall, a very fun project with a pretty outcome that nearly the whole family can take part in. We'll definitely be trying out some more of these types of projects from these guys!
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K40 laser, good first step. First of all let me say that, as with all of these cheap lasers, you have to do your homework. These are defiantly not for people who are not tinkers. However, these units are a quarter of the cost of a name brand unit, so you get what you pay for. That being said this unit came well packed, and when I test fired it after I got all of the bubbles out of the tube, it was aligned almost perfect. I did not want to run it for anything else as my ground in the shop turned out to be faulty, and I need to rain that before I do anything else. I will update this review as I get some experience with the unit. But good first impression.
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so it looks like it works. There are a couple of design flaws in Melissa and Doug Multi-Craft Weaving Loom. You will notice the spacing between the dowel and the frame, there is only a 1/4" space. When you first start out weaving, you have a lot of yarn. We had to divide the yarn into small bundles in order for the yarn to remain untangled. The problem is that the space is too small to get the loose balls of yarn through. There needs to be a space that is at least 1 1/2" between the dowel and the frame, not just a 1/4" space. This allows the weaver to wrap the yarn around the dowel as indicated and then allows you to push the loose ball of yarn through to the other side of the loom. We created 5 small bundles of yarn and we had to undo the bundle every time we needed to move the yarn to the other side of the loom.
You will notice on their video demo that there is only 15" left of yarn as the girl finishes her project, so it looks like it works. Lets see a video showing how you start a project and how Melissa and Doug expects you to handle the full ball of yarn. I helped my granddaughter with her project and we decided it was easier to just lay the yarn in rows on the floor, so we didn't have to undo the bundles each time. We had 5 rows of yarn each being 15 feet or longer laying on the floor as we wove the yarn through the loom.
It could be a simple fix. Lets see if Melissa and Doug is listening.
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Arthritis Okay; Great for Crafts. I have arthritis and was concerned that these might be too heavy for me to use; I had to give up an older pair that were made of a very heavy, solid metal. These are lightweight. They may be a little bit flimsy, but I am delighted to find that there is a pair of pinking shears I can actually use. I don't sew, but I like using these for crafts. In December I cut the edges of greeting cards--old cards as well as the samples that get sent me in the mail as solicitations--and mount them on the center of a package that's wrapped in a solid color. The picture is attractive enough that if I have to stack presents to take somewhere or put in a mailer, I can get away without using a bow. Sometimes I use the card as a gift tag and just write the to and from information on its edges.
I'm really happy with these. If you are a seamstress or tailor and looking for serious shears for professional use, I'd check other reviews. I've only used these on paper and cardboard.
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I'm a fan. Almost every single one of my chargers gives up the ghost well before its time. As a result, I grab one every time I see one. But no matter how cheap they are, I'm still spending money on them. I saw this stuff in a magazine - Good Housekeeping, maybe - and was intrigued. By the time I found it here and read some reviews, I was sold. I had been using electrical tape, which is really only good for a week or so before it pulls and comes apart.
So when this came, I opened it up, washed my hands, and opened the Snow White packet. It stinks, I'll tell you that. I molded it like the instructions say, and applied it to both ends of the USB cord I use most frequently. I should have used a third or a quarter the amount I did, but that's fine. I set it aside to cure in the bottom drawer of my entertainment center, checking on it only once after about 3 hours. It had already started to set, but was still springy. 24 hours after starting the project, it's perfect. Doesn't look the best, but the cord is safe - both ends. pressing my fingernails into it, I don't leave any marks at all. I think for now I have enough for all of my cords, but if I can think if anything else I could use this for, I'm definitely buying more.
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my first Cuttlebug. This is my first Cuttlebug machine. I was going to buy the regular green V2 machine but Amazon had the blue one for a lower price so I went with this one. The blue version comes with a different embossing folder than the green one, as well as a matching border embossing folder. It also comes with two steel dies and a rubber mat used for cutting & embossing with those dies. Other than that, the machines are the same. I'd recommend the blue version since it does come with those extras.
I am still very new to paper crafts. My sister had given me a little Sizzix Texture Boutique machine that only embosses using A2 sized folders and I decided I wanted something a little bigger that could also cut. The Cuttlebug embosses much better than the Texture Boutique. With the other machine, the Cuttlebug folders I have worked great but the Darice & Sizzix folders didn't emboss as well no matter how I tried to shim it. The Sizzix & Darice folders worked great in the Cuttlebug with no extra shims needed.
This blue machine came with two small cut & emboss dies. After reading so many reviews of the V2 Cuttlebug I thought I would need the extra C plate in order to use these so I ordered that separately. Turns out this blue Cuttlebug comes with a rubber mat about 1/8" thick and the C plate is not needed for cutting the thin steel dies, at least not the ones that came with this machine. I own no other dies at this time so I can't say for sure.
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Rivets are ok, thought it would be good quality since TANDY but NOTand nothing in market to make hole in felted fabric. I have been trying to find stuff to help with a professional finish to purses etc... Rivets are a great source for decorative and attaching items. Sad to say NOTHING out in the market that will cut through felted fabric. The can push through and I thought since Tandy it would be of high quality, but sadly it is not. I also heard they are going out of business???? Anyway, at least I know the sizes of these things and will have to search out for 100% brass grommets. I also bought a 13 knife set from X ACTO to make the holes. DO NOT BUY PUNCHES to make holes in fabric, it DOES NOT WORK, it only works on plastic, vinyl, leather or maybe canvas if it is sharp enough
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Good Deal for a Modest Machine. For the price this is pretty good. It's no Atlas, but it does the job. I use it for teaching classes. It's got a nice long handle that makes cranking easier and it seems pretty study. It's a bit longer than my Atlas, too, which is nice. Downsides:
-It doesn't give you a very smooth sheet- it's a bit ridged - but if you care about that, you're too advanced to be using this machine regularly anyway.
-The increments are crazy. You just have to get used to them.
-The level changing knob is clunky. You have to pull it way out, turn and release. It never becomes the smooth, automatic action I'm used to.
Still, it's great value for the money and fine for a beginning machine or for classes.
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Great Starter Kit. Comes with everything you need to start making soy candles, including helpful instructions. The thermometer in the kit I received was broken (probably in transit) but I contacted Candlewic and they responded immediately and I got a replacement within two days!
I received the Spring/Summer kit, even though I ordered in February, but the scents are still nice. You'll need a pot for a double boiler. In my opinion, the pouring pot is slightly too large for this kit in which you make one pound batches per scent since the thermometer is a little too short to comfortably reach the level of one pound of melted wax in the pot. It's slightly uncomfortable at first, but I got used to it. When I make batches larger than one pound in the future, this probably will not be an issue. Otherwise a very great kit to get the basic supplies needed for candle making.
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Its a thin sheet and not hard plastic which can make using it a bit of a struggle. Wish we had listened to the other reviews warning about the thinness of the stencil. Got it for my wife and she has been struggling to use this for her deco diary. Despite what writing instruments she uses, the sheet is too thin so it keeps moving or folding causing alphabets to be smudged. Or in some case if she is using a thicker tipped gel pen, some of the numbers and alphabets are too thinly cut and unable to be stenciled in. Also the product is stapled to the cover so now the stencil has some permanent crease marks on the edges from the staples and that causes minor issues when trying to stencil the letters close to the creases.
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great for the beginner leather crafter. This is a great starter kit. My father and I just started doing some leather working. He had some tools already so he was able to compare and contrast. The diamond punches work very well. They make great little holes in the leather. The awl can be used to expand the holes you punches so you can sew them. This is a much better awl than the one we were using. It is better quality. The needles are of good quality. I like that there are different sizes and shapes so you have something for every project. The circumference is one I need to get better at. As with everything, it will take practice. I did use it to make a measured groove on each side of my leather. That worked very well. Be careful with every piece of this kit. They are sharp! I am very happy with my purchase. I did receive this item at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. The fact that I received this item at a discounted rate in exchange for my review in no way affect my review. My opinions are mine and mine alone. I try each product I review prior to leaving a review to ensure the quality. I rely heavily on reviews when making purchases from online marketplaces. It is my goal to also leave responsible, reliable reviews for others. Your feedback helps me do just that so if you find my review to be helpful, please hit the button to tell me so.
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VERY THIN and Tore in Half. Arrived broken! I hadn't even touched it yet and noticed it was ripped inside the box!!
I purchased a super cute framed cork board at a yard sale. The problem was the cork in it was rather thin and pins weren't staying in. I needed to add more cork to the back of the existing cork board so went with this one since it appeared thin enough to fit in my frame. This cork is so thin, it did not survive being shoved into the packaging! It arrived almost entirely split in half!! I ended up still using it behind my existing cork board since it would be hidden and I didn't want to go through the trouble of returning. It worked fine for its purpose. Just be advised, I would NOT purchase this as a stand alone cork board! It is way too thin! Use this if you need backing for an existing cork board or maybe for a craft. It's basically useless. It's very thin!
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I thought it would be fun to add some print. I ordered these to use in picture frames for the guest bedroom decor. I knew I wanted something other than photos and originally thought about doing fabric in frames (since I previously done that for another project). This time, I thought it would be fun to add some print. Why not use scrapbook paper! This scrapbook paper is made very well and heavy. Once in the frame, it was hard to tell this was even paper. Instead, it just look like I had printed fabric hanging. I loved these sheets which offered enough of a variety for my project. The cost was within budget and the outcome was awesome!
I would surely purchase these again for a future project.
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Does the job. I've used this glue gun a few times and have the following comments:
1.) The instruction sheet is fairly useless (unless you happen to be able to read Chinese characters), but since the operation of the glue gun is pretty self-evident, this isn't too much of a problem.
2.) The temperature adjustment control doesn't have any good "grab point" that would enable one to easily change the temperature setting. It just has an indented slot. You either need to use the head of a screwdriver (or something similar) or have long fingernails to be able to turn the adjustment dial. Again, not too much of a problem.
3.) The foldable "kickstand" that allows one to set the glue gun upright on a table is too narrow to provide good support, with the result that the gun can easily topple over to its side if you're not careful.
For all of the above, it does its primary function OK, and short of having an adjustable nozzle outlet, it is worth the purchase. I only gave it four out of five stars for the items noted above, especially number 3.
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If you are experienced in making rhinestone templates or are comfortable looking online for how-to guidance. The Silhouette rhinestone template kit worked exactly as I expected. This product does require some knowledge of the machine and how to make rhinestone templates, since there are not instructions accompanying the materials in the package. If you are experienced in making rhinestone templates or are comfortable looking online for how-to guidance, you will have no problem with this. It's nice that they included the cardboard to adhere the template to after it's cut. That is a benefit of this system. The adhesive on the sticky flock is very strong, so I wouldn't call it easy to re-position. If you are using the cardboard as a backing, that won't be a problem. Just don't expect to be able to easily stick it to a cookie sheet and peel it off again like they do on the videos. Overall a great product that is one of a few that are easily available on the market. I have bought 2 and would buy them again!
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Versatile. The yarn winder is very light weight, so you need to take that into account. It's a wonderful bargain at this price. It comes in its own plastic case--a pretty blue to match the color of the winder. The case is just 2"x2"x18", so it's compact for storage.
I have found that my favorite way to wind/unwind is with the shaft in a horizontal position; I adjust it so that the wheel is near the clamp, and the extra shaft extends over the table. I then place a weight on top of the shaft to stabilize the unit. It works very well; I have wound scads of skeins of everything from crochet cotton size 10 to a heavy worsted. The handle for winding a skein is great...why doesn't everyone have one?!
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DONT BOTHER. I wish I didn't have to give any stars. This is the worst product I have ever purchased. I am not a stupid person but the instructions are photos with no explination on how to load the yarn. It says 1. Firstly put the source yarn (illustrated as Figure 3) ... this figure is a black and white drawing of the entire thing assembled with the yarn already spun onto it... throught the eyelet of Yarn Guide. 2. The go across the eyelet in one of the two Flyers from the outside.
That is all it says. I did this and first, the yarn did not wind onto the bobbin at all. On the second try it started to work but then slipped under the Flyer and is so tangled under the Flyer and between the body that I can't remove it. It is going in the trash as a lesson learned.
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Tool itself is nice. The shipping was great. The tool itself I find very nice. I only have 2 problems with this as a whole. First was that it did not come with a key to loosen and tighten the bit. That was a bit of a pain. But if you have a pair of tweezers or something like that you don't need you can easily bend them and get the screw out. The second problem I had was the misleading recommended products. The flex shaft and bit sets ARE for engraver but they ARE NOT for this tool. They are meant for the dremel rotary.
As for the quality of this tool, I like it. It is a little loud but you can't expect it to be to quiet I suppose. Sounds like a pair of hair clippers. The bit seems rather thick at first but once you actually engrave with it you realize it is pretty fine. And it works well on glass, metal, stone, and plastic. You will want to do plastic on a lower setting though so you don't melt plastic on the tip of your bit.
If you are going to do some standard engraving I would definitely recommend this. just make sure you don't buy all the stuff that amazon recommends with it.
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Chep Price- You get what you paid for- Cheply Made. I was so appointed in this purchase of the 12 Paper Edger Scissors with Organizer Stand. They are poorly made and do not function smoothly.
The first set arrived with a broken stand and 3 pairs of broken scissors... One set the handle was broken off, the other two the blades were not attached on one side. They are very flimsy and I fear they will not cut the paper. The top of the plastic bin was open and the lid was laying on the side it. At least half of the scissors were loose in my shipping box mingled with the other items Iordered...
Since this was on my one daughter's wish list, I agreed to get a replacement set. The second set arrive sealed inside a box and than place in the shipping carton.. They appear to be in good condition but the truth will be know when my daughter opens them.... I will update this after she tries to use them!
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This is a fine product; my low rating reflects only the price. This is a fine product; my low rating reflects only the price. I'm glad InstaMorph decided to release a Black Only pack, but the price for it is unreasonable.
Using the $16.99 12oz clear pellet bag to calculate price per ounce, the clear pellets come to $1.42/oz.
That means the 10oz tub that comes in the Polly Plastics Moldable Plastic and Color Pellet Kit comes to $14.20. Subtract that from the total price of the kit, $19.00, leaves $4.80 for the seven color pellet packs, each of which is .32oz. That comes to $0.68/oz for the color pellets. Now compare that to how much the color pellets are being sold here, which comes to $2.55/oz! How did price of the black pellets jump from $0.68/oz (as sold in the Color Pellet Kit) to $2.55/oz, as sold in the Black Only pack?
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great clay. This is a firmer clay than sculpey 3 so it does take conditioning but I think it's easier. My kids like sculpey 3 they make clunkier pieces which don't need any fine detail but I make tiny pieces with tiny details and with sculpey 3 they ALWAYS broke I mean every time. Very frustrating.
With Premo there are no breakage issues. Pieces Bakr hard and surprising light which is nice for things like earrings.
I actually notice less lint and fingerprints with premo than with sculpey probably because of how sticky it is.
You can use chalk pastels and eye shadows for shading and effects too and it works beautifully.
I also like the sculpey glaze even though it's pricey but if your making smaller things you don't use a lot anyway
Picture is the first thing I made they are close to quarter size and I wore them all day with no heavy feeling or pain
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I really like this spray. I am comparing this product to the 505 spray that I've used before. I am ordering this from Amazon this time. Before I went to Walmart and bought it. The price is just as good here and I don't have to go to Walmart to get it. Yay!
I don't get that people say this spray doesn't stick. It does and you don't have to use a lot to baste your quilt layers together. I don't use it for anything else but that. Some on here said that you have to sew right away and that if you don't, it will come unglued. That's not true. I have a quilt that I have sprayed that is sitting on the table waiting for me to quilt and it is just as stuck as it ever was.
This spray is cheaper than the 505 and it sticks just as well. As a matter of fact, this spray seemed to go farther than the 505. The smell is minimal. If you get any residue on your sewing machine or needle, just put a little alcohol on a rag and it comes right off. It left a little on my needle and machine the last time I quilted layers together but no more than the 505 spray did. I also put a little alcohol on a Qtip and lightly cleaned the bobbin section but I didn't find any residue there.
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Perfect for Crafts. I love this crepe paper! I have honestly been trying to find this type of paper for awhile after seeing a woman at an educational seminar making flowers out of this type of paper. She said she normally picked up her paper in Mexico, but did not know the name for it. She just called it tissue paper. Dont be fooled into thinking this is tissue paper! This paper is of a very different making. It is made in away so that you can stretch and manipulate the paper for crafts. I would describe it as being crinkled. Its an awesome sort of paper! You can fold it and scrunch it up and use it similar to tissue paper, but it also has stretching abilities. So for example if you wanted to make a portion of a flower rounder or fan out the paper to stretch over a greater area this works well for doing so! I am excited to explore the uses of this paper! I am very happy with it! I received this crepe paper for a discount for my honest review.
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Disgusting and out of date. This "product" was completely un-useable. When I received it the sprayer did not spray at all. No biggie it's a texture product so I figured it was a clogged nozzle. Well upon investigation there was a clump of hard lump of crud in the bottom of the bottle with a gritty goo on top of it. Despite my best efforts to mix it back together it was impossible. After cutting the bottle open to try a different sprayer I noticed the label on the bottom of the bottle, indicating that it was made in 2013! No wonder it was disgusting and did not work!
Amazon should vet it's Prime sellers more carefully - I am now out $7 because I no longer have the package and can't return it (cut open in the vain attempts to salvage it).
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To each their own . I bought 2 packs of these (from a craft website) after seeing them in person at a store. They are large, but hey - taste is personal! I put 12 of these (2 packs) and 6 of the pearl version (1 pack) into my white rose bridal bouquet and I LOVED how it turned out. My florist simply cut the metal stick down to the appropriate length and then glued them among the flowers. These are meant to be in the bouquet *among* the flowers; this is not the pin-sized bling that goes into the center of the flower. It really turned out more subtle than you'd expect and I thought it was perfect. I posted a pic so I hope it helps - you have to look a little harder for the diamonds, they blend in but they are all towards the center of the bouquet, whereas the pearls are around the outside.
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Slightly off. I bought this Cherish Punch a short while before the Holidays and only recently got the time to play around with it. Sadly I had already tossed out the package as well as the insert that came with it so I was really at a loss- first trying random pieces of paper to see how best I can get the two to work together and eventually I gave up and went to YouTube! The first video I clicked on- the lady made specific reference to the insert that comes with the punch....even going so far as to say you should laminate it and never lose it...oh boy! I was loosing hope...I may never be able to get the proper benefit of owning this punch....then I got a bright idea: why not search to see if I could find the insert online...BINGO!
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Now in case the link gets removed from this review- it's pretty simple-
The smallest piece you can use the combo on is 3.25". And it goes up by increments of 1.75"; so that the next size up is 5" then 6.75" and so on. That is to say, you can start with a 3.25" square or a rectangle 5"x6.75".
Now once I understood the measurements needed, I was ready to experiment! Now I should mention that the video I saw on YouTube, the lady also had the same issue I would soon encounter: try as I might, I always had a little notch left in between the design. That is to say- the two corner punches and the one straight punch really do cut a total area just shy of the recommended 3.25"...maybe about 1-2mm. While it may be as simple as having a scissors handy to snip off the little "ears" left in between, it can catch your eye as being "off balanced" in the actual pattern and I can only imagine that the bigger you project the more evident the gap is going to be.
The other thing I noticed with this combo is that once you use the corner punch, you CANNOT push the paper all the way(to the lip) into the straight one to continue the pattern. You MUST use the corner/curve guide. If you rely on using the lip on the straight punch to "get it straight" you will notice an inset of about 1-1.5mm-mismatched/misaligned against the corner.
Now apart from those observations- these two punches work quite smoothly. They are sturdy and require very little pressure to cut through card stock.
I can't wait to use them on an actual project!
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Using wet foam for self-watering pots. Made some self-watering plant pots following plans I found on the Internet. Basically, you cut a milk jug or two liter plastic bottle in half. You plug the mouth of the bottle with wet foam by pressing it down into the foam block then insert the top half upside down into the bottom half so the mouth of the bottle is held an inch or so above the bottom. Cut a hole in the side of the bottom half and fill the top half with soil and the bottom half with water. The wet foam forms a water wick and draws water up into the soil above. All you have to do keep the bottom half filled with water.
So I ordered the Oasis wet foam for the plug and also a cheaper "generic" version of wet foam. The Oasis foam seems to be better quality but both seem to do the job I need. You have to be careful working with wet foam...even a small amount of pressure will dent it. I am happy with the Oasis. I would recommend it.
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I have limited storage space and these little workhorses are perfect for bringing to the kitchen and cutting. I've been using Cuttlebugs (I had two of the original green ones) for a long time and broke one while making my Christmas cards. Rather than being without a backup, I ordered this lovely blue one. I have limited storage space and these little workhorses are perfect for bringing to the kitchen and cutting. I've taken them in our motorhome, too. I love having the suction plate which holds the machine firmly to a smooth surface so I have two hands for guiding my projects. I use a lot of dies and embossing folders and wouldn't be without my Cuttlebug.
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Don't waste your time on these knock-off looking scissors. These scissors look and feel like a low quality knock-off. They came unpackaged in an amazon box and were zip-tied together. The blades look dingy and had black ink smudges on them and were not like other Fiskars blades I have on other pairs before. The handles were all gray as indicated and had scuff marks all over them. Honestly if I had to guess I'd say these either are not Fiskars or are the ones that got rejected off the manufacturing line. My initial test of these were that they cut a piece of paper fine but I am not impressed with this product at all and will most likely as for a refund.
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It is SO my beeswax. If you are into particular kinds of folk art, you know exactly why one would need such an enormous cake of beeswax. I purchased this block for last summer's batik workshop, where I shaved off pieces of it to mix with paraffin (the blend is less expensive to use in bulk; we're on a tight budget)and melt down for wax-and-dye layering. It was a generous supply which melted smoothly, spread well and the teenaged artists passed the cake of beeswax around beforehand, appreciatively inhaling the honey fragrance. There was enough left over for this spring's pysanky workshop, It is a high-quality, densely-formed block which did exactly what it was supposed to do. I would definitely purchase it again.
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Batik. I bought this for a watercolor batik project. The first time, following the directions I have, I wadded up a square of rice paper, wet it then attempted to unfold it. It took many more minutes than I thought it should have and some pieces tore as well. I managed to get it unfolded and placed it on the (wet with watered down glue) watercolor paper. When I started to paint it, more pieces tore. I do not work with a lot of pressure, so this was frustrating. At the end, it turned out pretty good because I worked very carefully. Then I wadded up a square for a second try. This time I did not wet the rice paper. I did wet the watercolor paper with the watered down glue. It was much easier to apply and it got wet with the glue and was ready for the paint. This was much better than wetting the rice paper.
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Perfect if you know what you are doing. These wicks are great. I make candles of all sizes but use these for 3" diameter soy candles. There is more to candle making than sticking a wick in a jar and filling with wax. The bad reviews and pics I've seen on here seem to be the wrong size container. Mine burn cleanly with soy wax, no wax is left around edges. No tunnel down the middle. Before buying evaluate and research wax being used and diameter or shape of container and if chosen correctly, you should have a GREAT candle. Remember, different waxes require different wick and different size containers require the appropriate wick. Candle making is a science before it is a hobby.
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