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Pretty good once you get the hang of it. Took some getting used to, but once you experiment a bit it comes out beautiful. I used a cheap laminater with 105# cardstock (if you use thinner paper, just send it through with cardstock under it.) I tried a few different things for the top: computer paper "folder" worked just ok, card stock on top did not allow for enough heat transfer, taped the foil to the cardstock which ended horribly with the foil creasing and wrinkling and bunching up which caused a bunch of missed spots on the toner. Best results: cover all toner areas with foil and send through laminator with nothing on top. Leave the foil loose and just cut it large enough to allow for some shift. This left minimal black spots on the finished image. If only foiling certain parts, cover what you want with foil and cut computer paper to fit over the other parts. If you send uncovered toner through a laminator it will leave marks all over your project.
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Works for card making and much less messy than gluesticks. This is my first Tombow tape runner, though I had a bulkier runner in the past. I mostly do card making and have only made one card with this runner, but so far it's a great improvement to the gluestick I had been using. The glue tape held together pieces patterned paper and even patterned paper stuck to uneven corrugated paper.
I did have a little issue getting it started, mostly due to how my previous runner worked. I was pressing too hard and could not get any tape to come out. Then I started using less pressure and easily the thin tape rolled out. Definitely user error and will take a little getting used to.
There is a little plastic flap that covers the glue tape when not in use. It is easily folded back and snaps out of the way when in use, but I am curious how long it will last and if it will fall off all together. If anything changes with the flap I will update my review. I don't think it would be a deal breaker (as Tombow is a great price point for tape runners), but it is nice that the adhesive can be covered when stored.
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Absolutely perfect and as expected. Worked beautifully and help with projects beyond expectation. For starters, let me preface this by saying that I am a 100% permanent and total disabled veteran and have severe dexterity issues. Not long ago I began paracord projects in order to keep myself occupied and due to my particular dexterity issues I always had problems running the cord through certain types of knots as needed. I took a plunge on these as they were recommended by a friend of mine and I can genuinely say that when they are used properly they are a life saver and allow one to finish a project and a greatly reduced amount of time. If you're on the fence about getting them, please do not be. They are really easy to set up and work with, all you have to do is burn the tip of the cord and create a twisted spiral at the end and then screw the needle on. Give it a few seconds to cool down and away you go. I have only had one come off while making something and that was actually the very first time I used it. Pay attention to sizing in order to make sure that these are in fact the ones that you want. Another note, these of work for both the generic style para cord and the government mill spec 50-50 cord. Enjoy your project time!
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wish I knew ingredients first. I could not find an exact list of ingredients or colorants used so I don't know exactly what caused kids' skin reactions in the exact spot of application! I am done with these "non-toxic" products that aren't upfront identifying their ingredients--there must be a reason the products are SO cheap! I don't want to stop the kids' joy getting their faces painted, so I searched and searched and found PurePoppet (from AU) and the face crayons are SO great. From their website "FREE from Ferric Ferrocyanide, artificial dyes, FD&C colours, talc, Carmine (also known as Cochineal), Bismuth Oxychloride, mineral oil (and its derivatives) and paraben preservatives." I have yet to try their mineral powders, but I bet application will be even better than these oily toxic sticks (NO level of lead is safe in my opinion)! Glad I found a natural alternative even though I have to ship around the world (wish more options were available in the U.S.)!
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Disaster. This product was an absolute disaster.
I had a huge hole in my leather couch, which this product describes how to put a subpatch and glue the pieces together- except that the glue was old and putty-like; it would not hold anything together!
Secondly, although it claims to tell you how to combine the basic colors to get any color in the world, its a very basic description - like, tan is a combination of yellow, orange, white and brown. this resulted in a salmon colored liquid when i tried to make tan.
Anyhow, in desperation to get my couch not to continue to rip, I took out a needle and thread and sewed it together. Also now have salmon colored streaks on that cushion, which is not pretty.
I returned the product for a full refund.
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Good for beginner level origami, Bad for more complex intermediate and higher level origami. I really like the paper for the following reasons:
1. Color is 1-sided and very nice looking
2. It does not tear when doing folds that would tear standard loose leaf paper
3. It comes in many assorted colors
However I have decided to never buy this brand paper again and have taken away three stars due to:
-This may be nit-picky, but I assure you this makes a big difference when dealing with complex origami that has many folds to it.
All, and I mean I meticulously measured each paper of the 50 that came with the product, were short by ~1.5mm on one of the square's lengths. This led to some frustration when doing more complex designs as I would have to improvise with very very little margin to make them work.
-This could be an error in the batch I made or it could just be poor quality control of the product, but I'm not willing to spend my money with trial and error till I get a package that is correct.
###Update: The product is listed as 6x6" when in reality the packaging states 14x14cm (5.5x5.5").....or in my case 140x125mm (5.5x5.4"), I will definitely be returning this now
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Unique blend of some brand new designs from DCWV. I love DCWV paper stacks and this is a newly released pad. This is an interesting collection of papers. I am not into goth but that could easily describe this item. Don't be afraid to check it out though, there are some deep burgundy and hunter green pages that can easily be used for Christmas paper because they have gold glitter waves on them which is why I say it is an interesting mix. There are a few designs like the moths/butterflies that repeat in assorted colors. The skulls on the front are used 2-3 times and I haven't figured out how to use that one yet. I loved the red roses page. Great price here on amazon, try it out! I will double check but I do believe this is a one sided paper stack.
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Useful for many different craft projects. I am making an altered art design picture using paper napkins on canvas. This is ideal for rolling the napkin onto the flat surface using podge. It is
22.5 x 14.6 x 2.8 cm. I find this brayer rolls smoothly and evenly and the size is ideal for working on smaller surfaces. It comes with a squeegee included.
It is easy to clean by just holding it under the tap and gently allowing the paint or podge to run off. It is best to wash it immediately so you don't struggle to peel of bits that may stick.
It is useful I have found with using in Gello Art (gelli plate printing) and it smooths over the painted surface well.
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Looks like old world parchment look paper Yes. Review of - A package of 50 sheets of parchment look paper.
*MAIN PRODUCT POINTS -
1. It has an old world parchment look to the paper.
2. A 24# bond or writing paper
3. A package of 50 sheets
*What it is - A pretty package of regular sized decorated paper.
*The cons - None really.
*Condition - The package arrived in good shape, on time, and the sale was smooth. No problems. :-)
*My experience -
Opening the box I find a plastic bag around the good amount of paer. Looking closer I see a good paper.
The feel to the touch is - some parchment grain throughout paper, it is not that thick home-made paper feel though.. The scent is - just paper. I the sense of - old world and a classy feel with this.
*Construction - It is a quality design and good quality construction. Regular sized paper Compatible with both laser and inkjet printers. It is made with - wood pulp, no really.
*Photos - My photos are not very good to show details of the paper. I find product photos helpful and telling, so I hope my real life customer photos are a helpful way to be in touch; like seeing the size of the product compared with coins or my ring.
This is all I have about this old world parchment look paper. I value product reviews, as I rely on other's reviews often to make my own purchase decisions. I received this old world stationary at a discount to test and review and very glad that I did. A message from you is welcome, if you have any questions, concerns, or simply want to share your opinions about the product or my review of it.
*Final Note - Looks like old world parchment look paper Yes.
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HeroNeo 10x rainbow washi tape-- not what I ordered. The order took a month to arrive. Ten rolls came in an envelope from Shen Zen, China, along with the plastic box which was folded flat in the envelope. It did not look like a new box. No biggie. BUT the tapes were not the pastel brights I ordered . Maybe 4 of the 10 rolls appear to match the colours in the ad, but the other six are from some other dark set (see attached photo) which I cannot use for my project. This is disappointing after a long wait. It would cost too much to send them back so I will find some creative use for them. Do not order from this company. I think they just put in 10 rolls at random and are trying to pass off the less popular dull dark colours. If you don't care so much about colours, then these are OK 7mm or 1/4 inch width, with adequate washi tape tackiness good for planners.
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The designs are nice enough, but on such a small page the . Customer svc very lacking. They sent me a msg asking for an opportunity to address any concerns before leaving a review. I thanked them and wrote what follows as my main reason for being less than thrilled. Their reply, their attempt at "prompt, courteous" attention to my message was precisely this: "Thanks. Latisha."
So basically you're wasting your time writing to them.
My reason for not liking this product was not Earth-shattering, just my opinion: The lines of the drawing are really thick. The designs are nice enough, but on such a small page the line thickness should be much finer in order to not overpower. So two stars and I won't bother buying from that company again. Too inexpensive an item to bother returning.
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Great journal for movie lovers-- aside from the Lettered tabs. I love watching movies so I thought this would be a fun journal to write down all my thoughts and such on the movies I watch. I really like it-- the binding is good, the pages are thick enough that inks don't bleed through, and I love the cover design and all the little stickers it comes with. The one issue I have with it is that I dislike the alphabetic tabs they set up. Lets face it, you're probably not going to watch very many movies that start with "X!". I think in the future, I would probably just ignore the letters and fill out the pages in order by date. If moleskine has any plans on updating this, I'd suggest that they do away with the letters and maybe just go by month?
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Does NOT have conductive adhesive. This tape does NOT have conductive adhesive. I put a multi-meter on the back, and it definitely was not conductive.
Update: I was contacted by the seller and offered a refund. They admit that they are trying to improve this product issue and they are working to solve it, but that the product, when manufactured correctly, is supposed to be double-sided. I updated to 4 stars mainly because of the initiative of the seller (PEMOTech). The copper tape itself is nice, and if you only need conductivity on the top layer, it should work well (I am making light-up greeting cards, and how I make the connection with the LED is copper tape on bottom and top of the LED leads--which is why I need the tape to also be conductive on the bottom).
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This is a good very good product. This is a good very good product. It was my first time using any type of casting material. It worked the way I was hoping. I used it a little bit differently than most people, though. I didn't pour it in a mold. I brushed it on styrofoam. I made it thicker as a paste so that I could shape it as it was drying and use it as a filler in spots. I then brushed over it again and it dried nicely. I was going to make a mold with silicone and then pour the casting material, but I wasn't able to make a mold because the 'master models' - (ornate decorative cast iron ornaments) were 20 feet up in the air and I didn't have time to apply a bunch of coats and let them dry in between for the mold to set. I was able to measure the broken areas and along with taking a bunch of pictures, I was able to get an approximate scale to shape the styrofoam. My husband is a mason contractor so he will be the one securely fixing them into place and then painting them. As far as the PerfectCast product, it worked great to coat the foam and I was pleased with the quick drying time....
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Wont fit an A1/4-bar envelope, but otherwise good. Too small to fit an A1/4-bar envelope. Since the dimensions are clearly stated in the product description, its my fault that I ordered this (and the return postage costs more than the item itself). I never thought to check the dimensions against A1 envelopes. Im not sure why the manufacturer has produced an A1 sleeve that won't hold a card AND envelope.
Other than that, the quality is decent: nice sturdy plastic, no hint of color. The adhesive strip is on the flap, which I find makes it a little harder to seal the sleeve perfectly for cards Im selling, but this is a personal preference. Overall Id recommend it, but the description should state clearly that the sleeve doesnt fit an A1 envelope.
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Didn't work for me. I needed to replace a shattered glass piece for a large oblong box light fixture in my dining room. I decided to replace it with plexiglass instead of glass for both cost and safety purposes.
I bought a thin piece of high quality plexiglass and drew my pattern. Never having worked with plexiglass before, I got this tool thinking it would make this a snap. Using a long metal straight edge and this tool, I only had one short line and one long line to cut.
No matter what I tried, this tool was not doing the trick. After 30 minutes of doing what the brief instructions said, I had a sore arm and had made little progress. I gave up and used an electric saw.
Maybe I wasn't use it right, but I tried every which way I could thing of. If it works, it's not easy at all to figure it out.
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Great for marshmallows, big hot dogs...not so much. These wooden marshmallow sticks are very long, strong and sturdy. We first used them to roast hot dogs. And I'm not talking about your typical BallPark brand franks, I'm talking about the big ol' quarter pounders from Costco! These hot dogs needed some extra roasting time due to their size which meant extra time in the fire for these wooden sticks. Needless to say, we lost several hot dogs in the fire when the sticks burned through. Good thing we had extra sticks and hot dogs! The sticks are so long, we were able to add another hot dog to the same burned off stick and try again. Our hot dog mishaps were actually quite humorous and we shared many good laughs. These may not be the best sticks for toasting hot dogs (hence the name "Wooden Marshmallow Sticks") but they were great for roasting marshmallows and Starburst candies (if you haven't tried it, you should).
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so it's good enough for me. The package looked worn and had tape on it for some reason, but it seemed untouched otherwise.
After looking at other reviews, I was afraid that the blade would be too loose. When I first got it, I untwisted the grip to find the extra blades so the blade came apart. The extra blades are conveniently stored in the other end of the knife. When I closed it, I didn't pay attention to how to put the blade holder back in. I believe I had the blade put in already before I twisted it (as the hallow slit for the blade gets narrower as you twist the blade holder//knife back into place) so the blade is held tightly and doesn't fall out.
I have been using it for art projects, so it's good enough for me!
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Very Useful for Pastelists. Sturdy and very easy to use--even for someone with arthritis in their hands. Do read and follow the instructions and it may take a couple of tries to get the hang of how it works. This is an especially good framing tool for framing pastel paintings where no hammering or jarring motions are acceptable. This tool can be used gently, where a gun-like tool would cause pastel dust to fall onto the glass. I used the rigid points and found them quite acceptable. My frames were composite material and the points went in easily. Be sure your frame rabbet is deep enough--at least 3/16" should ideally be available to insert the points above the art (glass, art, mat and backing material sandwich). If the "sandwich" is flush with the back of the frame, it will be very difficult to insert the points properly, if at all.
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Flowery 3" candle mold. I received this mold as a present and lately I've been making candles using it. My first comment will be a positive one. Without any instructions, I managed to make three beautiful candles using the mold. And I'm currently working on a fourth candle. They are really easy to make.
The only issue is the wick. The first candle I allowed to harden and I removed it from the mold after which I tried to take a hot skewer to make a hole down the center of the candle through which I would push the wick. Lots of luck with that. In the end the candle cracked a little. Since then I put the skewer in after the candle is partially set. Set enough so that the skewer stands upright but not so that it is difficult to push the skewer into the wax. After the candle is fully hardened (about ten hours) I remove the candle from the mold by peeling the mold down around the candle. Then I remove the skewer. I heat the skewer up and reinsert it to make the hole just a little larger. Then I take wicking which I have doused in liquid wax and then pulled straight, and push this through the hole. For the fourth candle I finally marked on the bottom of the mold where the center is so that I can make certain I put the skewer into the center of the top of the mold. I'm hoping this will put my wick a little more centered.
As for the looks of the candle, from the first one they turned out quite nice. The flowers look lovely. There was no cracking or missed spots or anything of that type.
Now for the issues. The candles are small. As in, just under 3" tall. If that's what you want, you are fine. I was expecting them to be more like 6" tall. Naturally, as they are short, they are also rather skinny. Not a problem if that's what you want.
The bigger problem is that the molds are like a soft foam. And they came all squished up. As such, the mold isn't circular. For the sake of this explanation, top is bottom and bottom is top. The top of the mold is the bottom of the candle. The candle is more oval at the bottom. Of course the top is round as it has a cover on it. I finally solved some of this issue by using a round container that is graduated. I put that over the top of the mold upside down until it holds the mold in a circle. I leave this on until the mold is fairly well set.
I'm pleased to note that the candle won't burn down nearly as fast as I thought it would. It's been lit for twenty minutes now and has barely burned down at all.
I'm happy with the molds even if they are smaller than I expected. I have a lot of old wax that I can use to make many candles of this type plus some others as well. I'll have quite a variety of candles by the time I'm done.
Shortly after posting this I discovered that the candle actually has "Love" written across the side in one area. It's really difficult to see it but it's there.
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I chose the wrong product. I was trying to apply fiberglass cloth to foam on a model RC plane. Solarez makes two types of resin, one compatible with foam and one that is not. This one is not compatible. When I received the shipment I realized my mistake. Instead of returning it I tried to seal the foam with varithane (2 coats) prior to glassing with this product. The result was a disaster. The resin penetrated the varithane and severely pitted the surface of the foam. I will not use the rest of the resin on this project.
On the positive side, when I realized the foam wing was being attacked, I quickly took it outside to activate the resin to try and stop further reaction with the foam. The resin hardened within 3 minutes of stepping outside. (it was even overcast outside). That was very fast and did indeed stop further reaction with the foam..
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They don't cut. I have other regular and nonstick Fiskars scissors that cut very well, but this model is horrible. They cut a single sheet of paper OK, but won't cut a poly mailing envelope or ziplock freezer bag--they start to cut near the hinge, but halfway or more toward the tip they just bend what I'm trying to cut. Sometimes it's better with tape, but just as often not. I got 4 last year, all with the same problem, and was finally about to toss them but first made a warranty claim (which was very easy). Fiskars sent me 4 more, which were just as bad. I called Fiskars to report my experience and offered to return all 8 if they would send me a shipping label, but they didn't want them back, just said they would have QC check the product.
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Good luck! UPDATE. I really was prepared to love this, but I never could get it to connect. I tried on Windows 7, and I tried on Windows 10. Zip, zilch, nada. I ordered wood blanks from China, which are totally useless without the machine. I decided to return the machine. Now I have had to pay an extra $30.00 to get a new one because I bought this on Cyber Monday for $95.00 bucks. I am less than a happy camper at this stage. I am very disappointed because I had planned to make Christmas ornaments on this thing. Now I have to scramble. Good luck to anyone who buys this machine-I hope that yours works.
Well, I have to say they sent me a replacement very quickly, but alas, the second one worked through 16 small burns and then stopped mid-burn. Re-booting, unplugging, waiting-I tried it all with no luck. I moved the laser and the tray back and forth manually, no dice. None of the menu commands work. I can't start, pause, find the center, go up, go down, go left, go right-Nothing. I can import a picture, but that's about it. Which makes the product useless. This would be a great thing if it actually worked. I'd be willing to hear if ANYONE has a solution.
Well, I am on my 3rd machine since December. This machine burnt 5 images and then nothing. Oh it moves around the image alright, it just doesn't burn the picture. It shows on the screen that the picture has been burnt, but nothing. This is my THIRD machine that does not work. And this one is going back, too. To say that I am less than happy would be an understatement.
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Nice variety of fall colors and textures, perfect for crafts or decorating. These leaves are perfect for crafts like making wreaths or home decor. I plan to put them in hanging wall lanterns during the fall. They have a good variety of colors, but the stamp of the veins on the leaves varies in color and the texture stamped on the leaves differs as you can see in the pictures. The sticker on the pack says 120 count, and the listing says 100 count, but I only received 95. They also have a slightly funny smell, which I am hoping will go away when they are aired. Overall I am happy with this artificial leaves purchase.
I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest review.
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Great cutter, really sturdy. Ordered to try and cut some beer and wine bottles for various projects and gifts, this cutter is really sturdy I thought it was going to slip but it held fast to the table. Easy enough to use, cut 8 bottles on first use and only messed up 1, well 2 but the second was my fault for cutting it the wrong length. Recommend you watch some videos and read up on the technique of scoring the bottles so you know the basics. Would definitely recommed this glass cutter. Only 2 complaints, once you lossen the screw to move the back plate forwards or back it is a bit hard to move would like for it to be smoother, for easier ajustments. And second the sand paper included is really low quality and only 1 grit size, would like at least a 2 diffrent grit sizes for better sanding the edges.
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Results that make me smile everytime. I use these embossing folders with my Big Shot embossing machine, and this product never fails to produce gorgeous sharp embossed images on my cardstock. I'm kind of new to papercrafting, so I'm still experimenting with materials, but I find that if you use really thick, stiff cardstock, the paper is more likely to "crack." Likewise, if you use thin paper - like copy paper - it may punch holes through it in places. I like to use a medium weight cardstock with these folders, and the overall effect is beautiful! I have used chalk and inks to create depth, color, and interest to the embossed image, and my finished project looks amazing! I highly recommend these embossing folders, and the price on Amazon is a great deal for something that will hold up to many projects over the years!
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I am SO glad we came across this product before Halloween. (Written by Calvin's wife Adriana) --- I'm an illustrator by profession, so I'm really picky about paint. I am SO glad we came across this product before Halloween. It was absolutely perfect for the kind of face painting we wanted to do for our costumes. My husband was a Van Gogh self portrait and I was Picasso's "Dora Maar." Each face was done in a totally different style, so I got a chance to test how these paints mix and blend, but also how bright and flat I could get them to look. I'd give them five stars on all fronts, they were awesome! Easy to control (the brushes that come with help a lot). SO easy to clean up --- just soap and water. Not greasy, and when they dry they stay on really well. The lighter colors like yellow and white required me to layer in order to get an opaque look, and after a few hours they flaked off a tiny bit (I think because of all the layers). Overall, this was such an awesome purchase. I even shared my thoughts about the paint on instagram because I was so happy with it. If you like our costumes and want to see a closer photo of my face or just follow a new entertaining art gallery, follow me on instagram @paintlemonade. Thank you so much, Blue Squid. You make a fabulous product! -Adriana Vawdrey
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Don't believe the resin virgins. This is a great mold. If you've ever tried removing resin from a clear plastic Yaley mold, you'll be pleasantly surprised with the ease of this plastic mold.
About the label: yes it's stupid to place the label inside the mold, but the adhesive is truly a non issue. It peeled off in one piece under a trickle of cold tap water and left zero residue.
I used the white opaque casting resin as a test. It demolds in 5 min. I just slapped it on my counter and the resin fell out perfectly.
If your resin is cured and you put the mold in the freezer, getting it out is no more difficult than working with any other plastic mold!!!!!
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Excellent pencil case with four zippered sections for 72 drawing pencils. I love it. I really, really like this pencil case! I have another pencil case which rolls out, but I don't always have the room to roll out my case and I have to fold it over, which can be inconvenient. This case is nice and compact, easy to carry, and in a color I really like! There are 72 pencil loops in four zippered sections with the first section having 7 varied sizes of loops which can fit an eraser, a six inch ruler, and a few other small items (5 large loops and two pencil-sized loops are on that page). I have a section for charcoal pencils, a section for drawing pencils, and two sections for colored and miscellaneous pencils. I have a short ruler and an eraser in my case also. The elastic loops fit 10 pencils perfectly on each page. I can put my gel pens in them, but the gel pens are a little larger, so I prefer using the case for my drawing and colored pencils. If you use the case for gel pens, you may need to put 5 in each direction or just use 9 pens total in each section.
What I like:
The case is a nice, compact, organized way to keep my drawing pencils
It has easy to use zippers and four sections
I can easily flip from section to section to gain quick access to whichever pencils I need
I chose the pretty color of rose for my case
Carry handle for easy transportation
It has excellent craftsmanship, stitching, and zippers
This is my new favorite pencil case. Its perfect. I cant ask for any more in a pencil case!
I was very happy to be given the opportunity to review the Oxford Pen Case by Ofeily and received it at a discount for my fair and impartial opinion.
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am pretty pleased with my purchase. I ordered this Tim Holtz Idea-ology Stash in addition to another Tim Holtz and for the most part, am pretty pleased with my purchase. The only thing I have to say about this book in particular is that it is darker in color than most of his other papers but there are plenty I will be able and are looking forward to using. I read a review one time from someone who complained about how dark the papers were but that is the nature of Tim Holtz's papers but this one seems to be darker than usual. I'm thinking it maybe one of his first books and as he has published more, he learned to lighten the images. I'm very pleased with my purchase and would recommend it to anyone who uses his papers for their projects. I use the papers for collages along with additional ephemera. It's a great medium!
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Does its job for the price. I got this initially for one purpose, and that was to personalize a picture frame. I had found the perfect frame that I wanted to gift, but I wanted it more personalized. So after looking, I got this. The picture frame was wooden and I was scared to practice on it since I didn't want to ruin it. So I used it on my kids's Melissa and Doug wooden toys and started practicing their names. After a few tries I got the hand of it. It's great to have it handy for other personalization. I'm looking forward to personalizing jewelry and more wooden toys and frames.
Tip: you have to write the name in pencil before hand on the item to make sure it's aligned correctly and not mess up.
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Smells great, works great. I am in love with this beeswax.
Recently, I got really into making my own products, especially lotions and lip balms, who's ingredients call for beeswax.
This was my first time ever using or seeing beeswax in person so I really didn't know what to expect.
I got all 5 bars in the mail. They were smaller than I expected which wasn't a problem at all. I pictured a huge block of beeswax when I bought it, so their smal size was really nice.
They smell amazing, kind of like cocoa butter. Once I mixed it into my product, the smell was masked by the other ingredients.
For what I was making, I didn't need to use too much beeswax. I only used a little less than half a bar for 32 oz of lotion and 2 little jars of lip balm. That's great because that means these little bars will last me a long time. I like the consistency the beeswax gave my products as well.
This is also the cheapest price I've found for these bars and they work so well so I will definitely be repurchasing in the future.
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Expensive scissors that only work good on paper products. Scotch Precision Ultra Edge Scissors
These are advertised to have special "titanium-fused" blades. I'm not sure what this exactly means, but most likely titanium coated steel which is claimed to stay sharp for beyond 100,000 cuts.
The grip is fairly comfortable due to the soft green silicone rubber fused to the plastic handles. However, I feel it would be a bit more comfortable if the holes were bigger.
The blades aren't that sharp, they're more like advanced versions of safety scissors. These have trouble cutting through plastic, and are more suited for paper projects. The tip of the scissor blades have difficulty cutting fabrics, and I had to move the cutting edge closer to the hilt of the blades to provide enough cutting power. Looking at the back of the packaging, these scissors are "good" for cutting crafts, but not recommended for tape/craft glue due to the lack of a non-stick surface. These are best for paper, photos, and cardstock - but Scotch also claims they are great for fabrics. I have to disagree because they don't cut through thin cotton when I get the fabric close to the pivot point. I have an old pair of Fiskar scissors for cutting fabrics and it will cut through fabric even at the very tip of the scissors.
Overall: 3/5 stars, rather pricey pair of scissors for cutting paper products. Inconsistent blade sharpness, not recommended for fabrics. Does a great job on paper though, but not at this price point.
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Martha Stewart Glitter is my favorite. If you are doing a lot of glittering- like if you want to cover a pair of shoes, or glitter a bunch of votive holders or you're glittering cards with friends, these large bottles are absolutely the way to go. You can choose to pour or sprinkle with the tops and the glitters are colorfast and shiny.
Great colors, you can match almost any trend you want with them.
They adhere well with any kind of glue, but my favorite is plain old white glue or Mod Podge. They also work well in resins.
The one problem I have with them is that because they are so fine, you have to just accept that once you use them, there will be ambient glitter levels in your home. That's not the problem, the problem is that my husband gets a nervous look when I pull them out. He gets twitchy. He tells me "I'm not supposed to sparkle." I told him that wearing glitter is a sign someone loves him.
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Highly Pigmented, Easy Melting, Highly Recommended. I am a craft blogger and I have the opportunity to review many art supplies such as the candle wax dye from Candle Shop. Normally I make enough candles this time of year to last me though the year so I have wax melting almost everyday. This is why when I had the opportunity to review this product I jumped at the promotion. This wax is highly pigmented and I didn't have an issue of it being dilute. It melted very easily in both white and clear wax. I can easily give it 5 stars. The black was very dark and that's a color most people have trouble achieving with cheaper quality dyes. The red was a true red and not a washed out pink.
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Great stuff. I use this for pretty much all my Mod Podge projects these days...even those I don't think need the extra hardening effect. I figure you can never have too much protection for your projects, and they're all going to sit for days afterward and have plenty of time to harden completely. I use it mostly on decorative tiles to affix, then seal, paper or fabric. I never use Mod Podge over alcohol inks, though, as it takes the color right off. (FYI: To seal alcohol inks, a quick, thin layer of Mod Podge Dimensional Magic usually works for me. I add lots of tiny drops across my tile, then quickly and lightly brush it out and over the inks with little to no loss of color.)
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300 count of the best Eastern Hemlock Cones out there. Did not disappoint. Have you ever woken up and realized that you have less than a week to prep for your annual Festive Fall Festival? Well I have. This year's combined FFF and 7th birthday party was supposed to have a Minions theme, and it was my year to decorate. I had big plans that included Minion inspired hemlock cones. The problem? I didn't have time to go out in the woods and forage for a couple hundred cones. That's where Tin Roof Treasures came in.
First impressions: the package arrived super fast- plenty of time to get crafty before the big day. The hemlock cones are professionally packaged and arrived undamaged. Each cone is fully formed, clean of any debris or residue, and they are all of a uniform size. I read another review that said something about "Expecting them to be bigger." Well, if you know what an Eastern Hemlock cone IS then you would know that they are about the size or a nickel or slightly bigger. If you want pinecones, buy pinecones, but don't complain that your hemlock cones are small, because they are just the size they should be. Anyway...
These are a grade A crafting product- perfect for a project like mine- I made 200 Minion Cones. I spray painted each one yellow and glued a googly eye to it. You can add a nice little hat or other props to make them unique. The kids went wild for them and they were a nice accent to the decorative gourd display. Go ahead and steal that idea. You're welcome. I even had some leftover cones to scatter on the tables.
I love Tin Roof Treasures. We've purchased moss for my turtle terrarium as well as birch bundles for a festive centerpiece, and they never disappoint. Every product is clean, top shelf, arrives on time and is professionally packaged. I can't recommend them enough in general and this product in particular. I would go with Tin Roof Treasures and the Eastern Helock Cones without reservation.
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if you love yarn you need this item in your life. I LOVE my yarn winder! I enjoy crocheting and usually pull my yarn out from the center of my skeins as I am working. After I am finished with my skeins I use to hand roll them into balls which would frustrate me because rolling up yarn into balls was time consuming for me and I always would drop the ball onto the floor, multiple times, causing it to unravel some. Also balls of yarn don't really store nice and neat in drawers and when you go to use them you are not able to pull from the center. Since buying my yarn winder I am able to quickly wind my left over skeins into nice neat cakes which store neatly in my drawers. And I can pull my yarn from the centers of the cakes which I prefer. This yarn winder is well made and easy to use. It works perfect for me so I am very happy with my purchase.
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Great. I like to make bath bombs with my daughter, so I like that this set has multiple sizes so we each can work on some at the same time, she does smaller ones and I do the larger ones. I also like that this one has slightly larger ones than another set I have because then I can do fun stuff like hide shopkins or other small toys inside the bath bomb so they come out in the bath (just don't let it go down the drain!)
These are so much nicer than trying to do the cheap ornament type, as they won't crack and you can reuse them as long as you like. They don't click together, so you have to put a lot of pressure on it to make sure the bomb sticks together and doesn't crumble, but I haven't had any issues with it.
They also come in a nice brown box, so if you did want to gift them to another crafter for any reason you easily could.
I included photos of each size in my hand to give it scale, the largest is still smaller than the Lush brand large ones.
I did receive these for free for my honest review, but all opinions are my own.
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Size consistency between batches isn't as expected. I made a rack that is 2 sheets of peg board with some space between them and use the dowels to make columns to put things in. I first got a dowel from the local hardware store to make sure 1/4" would go through the holes easily and it worked great but it was much cheaper to order these in bulk than to buy them individually at the hardware store.
The first batch of 50 that I ordered worked great as well, but I needed a lot more than I realized I would so I ordered a second batch. The second batch barely fits through the holes and I often have to use a hammer to tap on them lightly to get them to go through the second sheet of peg board.
If you're thinking maybe I just don't have them lined up as well as the originals, I can take the original ones and put them in place of the new ones and they work fine and the news ones in place of the old ones and they are super tight.
For what they are - wooden dowels - they typically work great. But the consistency between batches (my second batch actually possibly being just a little bigger around than it's supposed to be), I am a bit disappointed in.
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Less Wasteful Way to Freeze. This might be an unconventional use, but I purchased this silicone mold to make frozen cat food, not soap! To avoid having someone come twice a day to feed my fur babies while we are gone, I read somewhere to freeze canned food and have the pet sitter leave it out in the morning and it'll last all day. Although I don't anticipate many people purchasing this mold for my exact same use, it would hold about half a regular (I believe 5.5 oz) can of wet cat food and be level. A whole can raises it a bit, and 1.5 cans makes it pretty hefty, but it still froze perfectly in the molds. I froze for a few hours and they were incredibly easy to pop out. The silicone mold washes easily and I'm super pleased with it. While I can't say whether it'll stand the test of time, so far so good!
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Stinks - Literally!!!! . I ordered this product b/c the positive reviews outnumbered the neg. I was hoping that the good reviews were right and I would receive a great product at a great price...Boy was I disappointed!!!! I got the item fairly quickly...but when I opened the bags up....the product STINKS! There is no sweet bees wax smell....only some undefinable stink. Taking the advice of others who tried to melt the stuff hoping it would smell better - but discovered it smelled WORSE - I just resealed the ziplock bag and contacted Amazon and now I am waiting to hear about returning the whole mess. Take my advice - don't order this product - it is putrid! =(
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Cute art set with quality products inside. This is a super cute Disney art and craft set! It comes in a great plastic case that snaps together - both sides of the plastic secures great so nothing can fall out, and it has an outer snap. It also has a handle on the long end so you can carry it around. There are 12 crayons, which surprisingly color really well. My kids have used off-brand crayons before, and they are waxy and don't color very well - but these are really nice crayons! There are also 8 markers - all really 'juicy' and color great as well. The other items included are: a 6" ruler, eraser, pencil sharpener, paint brush with 10 colors of paint, a mini notepad of paper and a sheet of 15 stickers. This is perfect for the budding artist and I love that it comes with so many mediums. Overall, this is a great art set! So much fun will be had with this! I received this product at a discount in exchange for an honest review and would recommend this to others!
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If you warp back-to-front on your loom. If you own a Schacht Wolf loom, this raddle should be high on your wish list. Weavers will understand when I say that a raddle is essential for back-to-front warping, and that a homemade raddle is a beast to mount on the slanted back beam of a Schacht Wolf loom. I've tried all kinds of home-made raddles, with varying degrees of success. Mostly, it has been a battle to get the raddle to stay put while warping. This raddle, designed for the Wolf lives up to its promises. It stays put while you warp, its pins are securely and accurately placed, its virtually snag-free, and it even comes with everything you need to use it on a non-Wolf (i.e. flat back beam) loom. Worth every penny to just have that much less stress during loom warping.
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I just love it. I had looked all over for a stable thread spool holder but to no avail. I found smaller ones that was priced way too high and could not let go of my hard earned money! Then my daughter suggested looking on Amazon.com and I found this one! I just love it because I can hang it up on the wall in my sewing room or just leave setting up in the floor. I do admit that I will be ordering two more since I still have lots more thread spools to store. In the past, I've purchased a lot of thread!! If anyone is needing a thread spool holder - I would advise this one since it's so versatile, sturdy, and priced right!! This is a ThreadArt product purchased at Amazon.com and I'm very happy with my choice!
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Not thrilled with paper thickness. The colors and patterns are wonderful, and I love that they come in tear-off "pads" of paper, like sticky note pads. The instructions were a helpful refresher, since I hadn't made these since high school.
However, the paper itself is awfully thick, especially when folded. I expected something thinner, more like typical origami paper. The thick paper holds the star shape well, but it's actually quite painful to my fingertips, especially after making a few stars in a row. I definitely wouldn't recommend these if you intend to fold stars as a calming activity. However, if you just want to make them for decoration, they are very pretty.
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What your not paying in price you will pay in frustration. This tool set is generally pretty good. As with most Xacto products, the blades are shape and the tools all there upon arrival. They do not all fit into the little holder thing which I felt was a little unsafe for the main carving knife blade to be free floating in the holder. At this time, Owning the product for about 72 hours now, I have since broken 2 blades, bent the saw tool blade and really wish I had gone for a different more stable tool kit all together. This kit is ideal for many, however if you are a beginning wood worker, stay away from this product. Go for tools that are solid in construction.
The blades are decent, but really leave much to be desired. Switching blades out can become a hassle, even if the tool handle is comfortable, switching tool bits out when your in the moment of carving takes too much away from the experience. The blades break quite easily, bend very easily and are frustrating to use. Perhaps this item is more adept in its usage by more experienced wood crafter, but for a novice, I am honestly sorry I went with this over my other option of solid tools. In general I honestly can not say this tool kit is absolutely useless, I can see great potential for this kit, if it were used for scrap booking, or perhaps even small wood projects. If you buy this intending to do only wood carving, I recommend you buy something more stable and solid.
Best wishes,
~Dustin~
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holly Mac this is a beautiful tool to work with. I am a believer that the tools are an integral part of getting the best finished product. So just like cooking, good sissors are just as important as good pans! The scissors just glide across the taffeta that I am working on: it sets my mind in a positive frame and that is all good for the sewing part!
Up until I got these scissors I was using those new fangle steel scissors, which are great to work with too; but for fabric, you cant beat the Gingher: a marriage made in 'sewing heaven'. Just so glad I bought this now. You definately get what you pay for in this product.
The online site has a lot of tips on how to take care of your scissors as well as offering a sharpening and repair service! I have not tried the latter yet, but it is good to know that there is a 'green' policy in place.
Also, the scissors came in a beautiul matted silver case - great for storing. Love it love it and the price is very competitive with other fabric stores.
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Very nice mold. This is a very nice and sturdy loaf mold. The picture shown doesn't properly depict the actual mold because there are only 9 squares shown in the picture. I love it though. The squares are smaller than my normal size soap bars but with the thickness I'll still get a nice 5 ounce bar. This loaf mold makes it a lot easier to cut and lay lining. I've cut three pieces of lining for each batch. One for the bottom and two for the sides to make it easy to cut so I don't have to remove the loaf, take the lining out and place the soap back to cut it. (Maybe) I'll update this after I actually make a couple more batches to see which way is easier.
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Moldy Containers. Moldy and cracked containers. I ordered 4 tubs and 3 of them were moldy. I received 4 replacement tubs in a very timely fashion, but 3 of the 4 were also moldy, and two of the containers were cracked. It seems as though there is currently a bad batch of this going around as another reviewer had the same issue. I hope it is resolved soon! My 2 stars is based on the moldy and cracked tubs.
This product is actually the best there is for non-baking hardening air dry clay, IF it is stored and used properly. The lid has to be on entirely--very very tightly all the way around... it's easy to accidentally not get it on all the way. Pieces attach together well with water and some "smooshing". After about 24 hours, it is dry and hard. It will break if dropped, so it is somewhat delicate, but that is to be expected with a product like this. Painting with acrylics further seals the clay and attachments. Adding some tacky glue to the joints is also helpful if water doesn't feel sufficient. The Sculpt-it cylinders of clay need to stay in the air tight container right up until use, and then be used immediately. If left out, or if the container is left open for even 20-30 minutes, it will start to stiffen up and be more difficult to use.
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Shower of graphite flakes. I am an artist who works in graphite. Normally I do my line drawing on one sheet of paper and then transfer it to my final support to finish the drawing. In order to do this, I cover the back of my line drawing with graphite from a graphite stick and trace it onto my final sheet of paper. This has worked well for me, but when I saw this item I thought I might be able to cut out some work time. When I opened the wrapper, I didn't see that at least one of the sheets had shed its graphite backing. When I took out one of the sheets, a cloud of graphite flakes followed, covering my desk, drawing materials and floor. The rest of the sheets are unusable because the flakes are everywhere. I'm sure that these sheets are a splendid idea, but my experience has not been. I threw the remaining sheets away and will not purchase this item again.
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Nice alternative for leather repair issues. This is an amazing product -very easy to use and once on, doesn't require a set time. I have a black leather Brookstone backpack that had a wear hole in the back and also part of the synthetic piping had worn through and the plastic was starting to stick out of the corner. I was able to take this circular patch, cut it to size (cuts easily), and use it to repair two areas. I was a little skeptical that the corner repair would be next to impossible, but the adhesive is really strong, the patch is thin enough and matches the sheen on the leather so it's not as noticeable as I thought it might be, with the exception of the embossed pattern of course. It does seem a little expensive, but it's really quite effective, and it's an instant fix, so is a good deal in the long run. If the company that makes these could make little dots or things for smaller holes, it would be nice to have more options, but I found a way around it, so no big deal.
If it proves otherwise, I'll update.
Am ordering the pirate patch, that one will be used just for decorating the same bag.
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the type of material used in the manufacture and creation of the product seems to be of very good quality. One must consider tha. For this particular product, the type of material used in the manufacture and creation of the product seems to be of very good quality. One must consider that for any product of this type there is a balance between the type of material used and the cost that is to be passed on to the consumer. I think for this product that balance has been met fairly well and I believe that the product will meet the expectations of most buyers.
With regard to the fit and finish of this particular product, I believe it to be about average for the products of similar make or style. That is to say that it is not of poor or moderate craftsmanship/finish nor is it something that I would rate as outstanding. The quality of the piece is such that I feel it is a good value for the money.
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You get what you pay for. Got this set for a plastic model ship I'm building. I really needed the flat ended blade in this set and the others seemed like a bonus. When I got it, it had rust on a couple of the blades. Rust doesn't usually seem to be a big deal and it didn't cover the whole blade so I shrugged it off. I got the flat end out and went to work on the ship. They bend really easily so going at a 45 degree angle trying to shave off some plastic proved to be difficult. The end of the flat edged blade also had some dings in it. I don't know if this set had been used before or just came like that but either way it wasn't very impressive. I've managed to finish what I needed the flat edge blade for but it took a lot longer than it should have. I have an X-Acto knife and the blade is at least twice as thick as these. It works much better than these ones do but cost about the same as this whole set did.
The only plus to getting this is the case and the magnet in the case that holds the blades. The blades are thin and flimsy, the case needs a bit of a tweak to close it, the handles don't seem to hold the blades firmly, and there was rust on some of them. I didn't expect much for $5 and I didn't get much (quality) for $5. Still, it did do the job I needed it to but I don't know if I'll be using it anymore.
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Excellent service and product as shown in the pic. I am very happy with my beeswax. The product is of great quality .Perfect to use for making my lip balms and creams :)
The seller was beyond efficient. I placed my order yesterday at 10:30 a.m. and received my package today at 11:00 a.m. I ordered the yellow beeswax and the cocoa butter together. It came very fast!!! the packaging was in excellent conditions, a box and within I found an air tight sealed bag with the yellow wax pellets. You can feel the sweet smell of honey right away. I will DEFINITELY ORDER AGAIN from this seller. Thank you so much!! ... They deserve five stars for such an excellent service. Hope it helps :)
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Great for making your own whiteboards. I make different craft items for my kids and this was something I picked up to try. I really like it so far. I used the marker that came with it and it works really well. It takes a little effort to clean off with a tissue but it is definitely a good substitute to tracking down a whiteboard. I actually made my own small whiteboards for my children. You can buy then at a Dollar Tree if you have one nearby, but the quality of those is very low and this roll actually created a much higher quality whiteboard in my opinion. The only problem I had with this is that it obviously comes in a roll and that makes it a little more difficult to maneuver. Once the back is taken off it is easier to use, but it could get a little frustrating if you are using it for a larger board.
I have a lot of projects lined up for this and I will definitely be coming back to buy more in the future! I will try to update if I find any other uses or problems with this particular product but for now I love it!
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Very nice product, highly recommend it. I purchased this because it has the highest rating in this category, and I think it lives up to it.
The pros:
<1> It is so easy to activate, and the activation is kind of fun, especially when you can see a wave spreading from the little disk inside.
<2> It then becomes so hot that you need to wear a thin layer of clothing under it, or wrap a towel around the heat pad (which could also make the heat last longer).
<3> The strap is easy to use and strong, and long enough to use in a variety of body parts.
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The cons:
<1> Boiling for 10 min is a bit hassle. *TL;DR* ** Please boil for at least 10 minutes or it won't work. **
I was thrilled by the ease of activation, when I realized I had to boil it to bring it back to liquid state. So I did it for the first time today, however, I did not boil it for an entire 10-15 min according to the instructions because I thought it was already OK. And the consequence is that the half liquid half crystal turned back to all solid state again. The second time I boiled for 15 min and it remains liquefied now.
<2> (hope will not add to it...)
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The comparisons:
<1> I have tried those heat/cold pad which you can freeze for cold or microwave for heat, and I don't like them because over time the material seem to deteriorate fast and won't generate enough heat.
<2> As for the same 'snappy' products, this is the first of this kind I have tried in the US, so I cannot compare.
Overall, a very nice product, highly recommend it.
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Long lasting and sharp. I've owned a pair of these for over 15 years, and they are still the sharpest, stronest, best pair of scissors in my house. It's absolutely worth paying extra for a quality tool, and these are amazing. Not as common a brand name as other scissors you can find in stores, but Dahle is great. I've never had to sharpen them and they'll still cut through everything with a clean, tatter free edge to this day - from tissue paper to sheet metal.
Because they're symmetrical, you don't ever have to worry about 'holding them wrong' where they might not cut as well, like cheaper scissors do. They even have a knurled inner area between the handles, that I've put to good use to open little jars of hobby paint whose lids have become stuck.
My only negative was that I found the tips of the shears to be a bit delicate for hard use (like prying apart metal), and sometime in the last decade, a millimeter of the tips have snapped off. I still consider them to be a perfect pair of scissors that are incredibly useful and will give you a lifetime of regret-free use.
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Great low-temp gun. I have an older version of the same model MT300 and it has been used for several years on all kinds of school projects. Keep in mind that it is a Low Temp gun so if you need to bond to glass and other non-porous stuff you may need to also get a high temp gun. I have used this on pretty much everything and only recently ran into the issue of having it securely bond a plate to a metal thing. But for 99% of what we have used it for it was fine. The little kick stand is mostly useless because it is not wide enough to hold it upright because of the weight of the cord (maybe the newer version fixed that) but it never really mattered much. We just laid it on it side and it was fine.
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Lovely LARGE snowflake punch . I purchased the Vintage Snowflake to use on some holiday cards this year, and I'm quite happy with it so far.
It punches nicely through fairly heavy glitter card stock, foil card stock, lighter pearlescent paper, and heavier designer papers. The punched snowflake is large -- about 2.5" across. Backed with a scalloped circle, it makes a nice focal image for a card.
Quality is at the usual EK Tools standard: very well made, "smart" design (the punch locks closed for ease of storage). I store all my punches in a shoe rack (<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Honey-Can-Do-SFT-01249-Over-The-Door-Clear-Shoe-Organizer-Storage-Rack-Black/dp/B001F51AHQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Honey-Can-Do SFT-01249 Over The Door Clear Shoe Organizer/Storage Rack, Black</a>, and the design of this one makes it very easy to see the design without removing the punch from the holder.
I have a LOT of EK Tools punches, and I'm really happy to add this one to my collection.
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Great Product Great Price! Very Well Milled. I was so pleasantly surprised by these chips. When a seller advertises round unfinished chips, I think maybe rough - need to be sanded - crude chips. This is the furthest from the truth! I found these chips smooth, well milled, and ready to be primed and painted for my personal project I ordered them for.
I actually got more chips in my bag than the seller promised so I was happy with the surplus. I really give Super Z Outlet a great score for being such a wonderful seller. It only took ONE day for me to get these!
I received these chips at a discounted price in exchange for an honest and unbiased review!
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I was scared to purchase. I was concerned with purchasing this because of a fear it wouldnt work properly. I received it yesterday and have used it heavily already! The thickest setting is pretty thin, but I solved that by placing two sheets of clay on top of each other after going through the machine on the thickest setting.
I read reviews before making a decision to purchase and had read that one purchaser had to clean it before use as it was dirty. I took the initiative and cleaned it with scrap clay right of way.
I highly recommend not only purchasing this machine, but doing a quick run through with scrap clay.
I would definitely purchase again if my machine ever stopped working.
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I love washi tape. I recieved the Ning Store Washi Paper tape for a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
I love washi tape. It's so useful for so many things. I love this set because you're getting 5 rolls of tape and the rolls are pretty thick compared to other sets of tape I've bought priced similarly. I use washi tape regularly in my planner to spruce up the pages and divide different sections of my day. There are many creative washi tape suggestions on Pinterest too! The possibilities are endless. This particular set is easy to use. It sticks well. The print pattern is consistent and looks great. I'm very pleased with this purchase!
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Saved many hours of trimming. Good tool. I assembled a complex model wooden boat that required many hundreds of mitered and straight cuts of strip basswood. The build began without the Easy Cutter. After many hours of knife and mini-miter cutting the parts, I saw this on Amazon and decided to give it a try. It has been a wonderful solution. I needed to cut 500 2 inch battens and this tool simplified the process...of course...then the battens had to be glued into place. While that was part was tedious, having them all easily cut (1/32 x 1/32" basswood strips) was a time and brain saver. I also used it to cut thin plywood and thicker strips. This kit, a Mississippi River Steamboat, was loaded with varied sizes basswood strips that needed cut, sand and paint. It is well made and easy to use. One note to be aware of: the cut ends of the basswood strips always were slightly angular, not square. If you need a square end, you may need to lightly sand the ends. I tested to determine if using a mini-miter saw was easier and more efficient. It was not. I found that using 220 sandpaper, adhered to my work table, quickly squared the ends, as needed, with just a couple swipes. This product is a big help.
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Absolutely useless cutting for most circumstances. The Slice 10513 Pen Cutter ceramic knife sounds like an awesome idea - stronger, safer, and longer-lasting than traditional metal cutters.
Unfortunately, for whatever reason, the Slice just doesn't "cut it". The first thing I tried it on was the thin plastic cover on a CD. I had to try 3 times, and it still barely cut the surface. FAIL. Next, I tried it to cut through the packaging tape on a shipped package. And while the first slice seemed to work fine, I found that 2 out of 3 times I had to try again. Even cutting through the cardboard. I just don't know why anyone would allow such a flawed product to be released. I have tried multiple knife positions, angles, and pressures and just can't get this to perform.
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I love, love. I love, love , love this clay!!!
I make fairy homes with it, is the best one I have tried.
I wish it was less expensive...
But it is a good investment for me, no cracks and it dries white ready to paint!!! YEAH!
It is easy to work with and very malleable, also easy to add on and it sticks to it self ( I ad watered down Elmer's glue in between my small pieces additions) I do have a spray battle close by and I smooth it out with my wet fingers. I also prepare the clay half hour before I am using by spraying it and keep it in a air tight container. After I am done I brush my hands off and clean all my tools. My hands never feel dry after using DAS.I am 58 years old.
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Sugar Tree Papers 12 x 12"-Sparkler 25 per pack. My son ordered these thinking he was getting real sparklers. Surprised to find we had ordered scrap booking paper. I will say though that they arrived on time and were packaged well for travel. In excellent condition upon opening and you could see the paper through the clear plastic packaging. Pictures on paper were really nice! If you scrapbook these would be a great addition to your collection! Recommend. We had to send back though as it was not what we needed; and I will say for the first time we needed to return something to Amazon, they were great and provided everything we needed instruction wise to make the return as easy as possible. Thank you Amazon!!
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Very light and gets the job done. I ordered this to use on small house plants. When I received it, it appeared about what I had expected. It's small and has a lock on it. It's very light as well to hold. I do have arthritis in my hands so I thought this might be good for someone like me who can't use a lot of other clippers for very long anyway. This came in very handy. I went outside when my husband was working outside on the yard and ended up trimming a lot of our outdoor plants that I was surprised I could use this on. I wasn't sure if it was strong enough to not break, but it worked well. I like the curve of the blade, it's very good if you have flowering bushes/plants when you need to cut them back because you can direct the angle which is a good thing if you are into flowers you will understand. I think the item is a good value, and it appears it will last a while as well!
(I received this item with a discount for giving my honest opinion, along with a review of the product)
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Over all I'm very pleased with this machine. I was a bit skeptical considering the flood of cheap laser cutters that are popping up all over the internet, but am pleasantly surprised with this one. It came from hong kong and arrived within a week of ordering it, it was packed fairly well and didn't have any damage. The software is a bit janky, it didn't want to install at first but I was able to figure out my way through it. The user manual didn't open at all and the instruction video was for a different model cutter but luckily it was fairly simple to set up. After the first few test cuts I was surprised that the mirrors were aligned and hadn't moved during shipping. it seems quite powerful for a 40w laser, that being said i've only cut wood and acrylic on it so far. One thing to note is to be sure to hook up the grounding wire. I had assumed that using a standard 110v grounded outlet would have worked but I kept getting small shocks every time I touched it. Over all I'm very pleased with this machine, just be sure to give yourself time to get a feel for the cutting software, I use adobe illustrator to create my art and then just place it in their software as a jpg.
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This little loom is not a bad idea if you are interested in the old pin . This loom is made of lightweight balsa wood and doesn't have enough depth when you wrap the base yarn around the pegs to hold the work. Every couple of rows, the base yarn kept coming unstrung from the loom, it needs deeper peg slots. In theory, this little loom is not a bad idea if you are interested in the old pin loom type of weaving that was done years ago. It said it was an antique wooden toy and I thought it might do the same thing as one of the old pin looms, it doesn't. Trust me, you will either be throwing it away or donating it soon after you take it out of the box. I guess you get what you pay for.
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A Comparison. This price is good. The colors I received are very close to what is pictured.
I received orange, gray, peach, fuchsia, pale yellow, yellow, medium blue, teal, lime, aqua.
I already own a Recollections Washi Tape dispenser in pastels purchased from Michaels
Comparison:
Coromose tape (.7mm) is slightly wider than the Recollections (.65mm).
Each Coromose tape roll is 5m in length and Recollections is 10m in length
Coromose sent 10 rolls and Recollections has 8 rolls.
Coromose is sent in a plastic sleeve and Recollections tapes are contained on a single dispenser.
Coromose tapes are just under $4 and Recollections are just under $4 with a 50% off coupon.
Coromose arrived 15 days after I ordered much sooner than stated.
Since I will use these tapes with paper clips to make labeled book and magazine markers and labels to organize things, I really like the variety and the width.
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Great for any occasion. <div id="video-block-R109G13PIUJUA4" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/C1xC2Vv0J2S.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91MMMJFQEkS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> My mother in law always wraps her gifts so perfectly. I'm inspired by it and have been buying some nicer gift wrap supplies. These tags were a great fit for my gift wrapping drawer! They are very neutral so easy to use for any occasion - birthdays, christmas, easter, valentine's day, etc. The twine is red and white and while some may consider them to be sort of Christmas-y, I think they could really work for any type of wrapping paper or holiday. I used a Sharpie pen to write on these and they took the ink very well and it was easy to write on. I love that the tags are big enough that you could even write a note on one side or draw a little picture. They are thick and will not bend easily which is always a plus. I'm pretty impressed by the quality of these tags and would definitely purchase them again.
***Disclaimer: I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.***
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Very good hobby laser engraver. Tiny precision engravings. Easy to use. product reviews
Vintage LED bulb
Let me first state that I have a lot of professional experiencing working with LED bulbs, and was an early adopter of these filament style LED lamps back in 2014. These bulbs are fantastic. The filaments in these are longer than many, and look nearly identical to the incandescent "Edison" bulb. Really excellent color temperature also matches well. Perfect for an accent light, like most applications of these sorts of decorative bulbs. They give off a good amount of light, but I wouldn't recommend them for any task lighting, only accent or ambient lighting. They do not dim, but they are not so bright that you would likely want to dim them in most scenarios. The price is very competitive as well. I received one as a sample, but I found my new source for them.
Light String
Here are the cafe/ patio/ deck light strings that are all the rage now. I'm a designer who has used similar light strings in the past, and they used to be more than twice this price not very long ago! These are super well manufactured with all molded electrical connections for safety and durability. I received one set as a sample for an unbiased review, but you can connect multiple sets if you need to. At 48 ft you'll have plenty to work with. I'd pay attention to the wattage of lamps you use when connecting more than one set (264 watts total with the included bulbs). They come with standard S14 sign bulbs, which are 11 watts and give a off a nice warm glow. You may want to use a dimmer with them for some energy savings or to create more of a relaxed atmosphere. There are also some LED bulb options available elsewhere. Although you can install them, hanging by themselves, the safest installation would be to run a support cable
The electrical connections are not at risk of coming into contact with the conduit.
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Taotuo Portable 500mW USB Household Laser Engraver SuperCarver Miniature Laser Engraving Machine DIY Laser Printer Laser Equipment
This is my first laser engraver, but I'm a design professional who has a lot of experience with CNC cutting machines, craft cutters etc... I received this machine in exchange for an unbiased review. The model I received is the previous version made from acrylic sheet, but everything else appears to the the same. I use an apple computer for most everything, but you'll need a PC to operate this, so be sure you have access to one. Installing and using the software and the engraver was almost a no-brainer for anyone who might be familiar with this sort of technology, otherwise, but regardless, it is very easy to use, even if you are not much of a PC user. I was engraving in 10 minutes. This machine uses most standard image formats, which could not be much easier. No vector or special format files required! It will engrave solid fields as well as shades of gray with excellent precision. Best result come from any image with higher contrast. There's a range of results you can achieve with this, as the intuitive software permits quite a lot of operational adjustments. The engraving area is relatively small , but still large enough to do quite a lot of projects, and given the relative low power (it functions off of USB!), The size is perfectly appropriate to it's ability. :) Speed is on the slower side, but I think acceptable for home projects. Not really powerful enough for most business applications, unless it is for occasional use. The price is perfect for an introduction to laser engraving and a great tool addition for your DIY studio. The whole device is rather small, so it won't take up much space. I would consider this mostly for engraving. Though, technically it can cut through fine paper, it seemed less ideal for this function and would probably suggest a blade-based craft cutter. Engraving creates a whisper of smoke, which isn't much of an issue unless you are engraving plastics, which you should do with proper ventilation. The process is very quiet. The offline function is also convenient for cutting or engraving multiples without the PC. If you were to use a USB battery, you could operate entirely remotely. I've used a variety of paper, plastic, vinyl, wood and leather. Each requires some degree of adjustment with the software to optimize your results. Many of the adjustments are in real-time, so it can be very easy to "dial in" the perfect setting.
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Was hoping for slightly better quality. Because this is a Martha Stewart product, I was hoping for better quality. I won't go so far as to say I'm disappointed, but I will say this kit is expensive for what you get.
Pros:
-comes with reusable rubber stamps, though I'd probably only use those for a wedding
-the clay mixing instructions were pretty accurate
-the clay rose-making instructions were clear and detailed (this is the primary reason I bought this kit - I saw the clay flower segment on Martha's show and wanted to make them at home. It's very easy)
Cons:
-clay was a little hard, as if the box had been sitting on the shelf for a while
-I know this is a starter kit, but I think it should come with enough white clay to make at least half a dozen roses since this is what they show in the product's advertisement; also, it comes with several floral wires, which seems to imply that you should get an adequate bouquet out of the kit (I only managed to get three natural-colored roses out of it. I mean, I have a lot of brown left over, but I'm not going to make a brown rose, you know?)
-floral tape wasn't sticky at all and kept falling off; I got no use out of it whatsoever
Again, I paid $25 for this kit and I thought it should've come with a little more. After doing some research, I found kits with twice the amount of clay and a better assortment of colors for a lot less. And you can watch or read the clay rose tutorial on Martha's website, so all in all, buying this starter kit isn't really necessary unless you want the stamps.
I also purchased her acrylic satin paint set, which I have yet to try, but I hope I'll get a bigger and better bang for my buck out of that.
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Yuck. This stuff has some serious issues. I'll tell you first that I'm not even sure if it worked at all. When I used it in a plastic mold for two-part slow cure resin (a small simple project of just a dome to be used for a cosplay brooch), I had to practically break the mold to get it out. It pools and beads up on the mold itself. The instructions say to spread it around evenly (which it will still bead up after you spread it around and leave some areas with too much product and some with almost none) and then wait for it to dry. The pump spray is a joke. I got more mold release on my fingers and my table than in my mold, and the nozzle almost immediately got clogged. I don't see a reason to use this on silicone unless you're using a material that will stick to silicone, which my particular resin (and most that I'm aware of) won't. Maybe it's best used as a cleaner. I dunno. It'll probably just sit on my shelf. At least it doesn't smell bad and it didn't stain anything that the bad nozzle sprayed all over.
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General purpose scissors that are handy to have around the house. This 5 piece scissors set is a good way to have extra scissors to place around the house. It seems that I always have a need to snip a tag or open a package and these multi-purpose scissors are ideal for that.
None of these scissors would replace the use specific scissors that I need for sewing, dog grooming, etc. but they are good for general tasks.
The scissors are all comfortable to hold and I found 4 of the 5 to be easy to open and close. The largest pair of scissors was too stiff to easily use. Unfortunately, I could not get the adjustment screw to budge but, instead, worked in some clipper oil until they moved a bit more smoothly.
Overall, this is a well designed set and I am pleased with my purchase.
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Absolutely wonderful addition to my paper craft materials. So my 3-year-old X-Acto knife broke, it's the cylindrical plastic kind, so I thought maybe I should search for an alternative.
I saw this one and read the other reviews and I thought, why not? So I bought two, and I love it! I've been using it on making papercraft, I'm currently working on Howl's Moving Castle and there's A LOT of parts in there let me tell you.
It's easier to manoeuvre than the normal knife, I find it works great even when I'm cutting rounded edges. The grip is wonderful, it doesn't hurt my hand, and usually on the normal cylindrical ones, the muscle in my palm would hurt after a while, and also my middle finger where the knife rests. But with this one, it's comfortable even for long periods of time. But it's a given than you have to rest your hands after cutting for so long, so try not to force it. Haha!
I would remind people to be careful when opening the packaging because I don't even know how I got so stupid, I never got cut by any of my knives, but when I opened this one my finger just did not cooperate. HAHA. I'm fine. It's all good. The blade is very sharp, I can tell you that. =))
All in all, this is a really good buy!
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Works great to recolor Christmas lights. Every year I do a computer choreographed Christmas Lights to Music show with 212 light controllers and some 18,000 lights. The weather takes its toll on the color coatings on the the incandescent mini-lights used in the show (I use mainly LED but incandescent works better for some props). Rather than replace an entire string of lights, I use the transparent glass stain to re-coat the lights that need it.
The lights need to dry for 24 hours before I can use them but that's no big deal. I hang them in the garage. This glass stain holds up better to the weather than the original coatings from the manufacturer. That, and it saves me a lot of money and effort by not having to replace an entire string or individual bulbs because several bulbs have lost their color coating.
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Hands Down the Best. I have used most brands of roll on tape over the years - for scrapbooking, card making, etc. This is definitely the best tape out there. Once you tape two pieces of paper together, they will stay on indefinitely. I have never had things fall apart on me over time - like with other brands. The great thing is, if you put in on the first item and decide that you don't like the placement, you can rub it off and start all over - with no damage to the paper. I've also noticed that if I roll the tape on and stick two items together, sometimes I do a sloppy job and there is some tape sticking out. Not problem - just rub the excess off with your fingets - it's actually that easy. I know that the dispenser looks big and this can be intimidating - but after a few tries, even my little kids can use it. They use it for all of their school projects.
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but it's still pretty strong for bracelet purposes. Surebonder bonds for sure. Yes. I use it (PROFESSIONAL GLUE GUN HE 750 with JEWELRY STIKS) to glue leather cords to metal clasps. I bought it to replace the epoxy glue that I had used. It does not match the strength of the epoxy, to be frank, but it's still pretty strong for bracelet purposes. Mixing epoxy was just too messy, that's why I got Surebonder.
There are pros and cons of course with the glue gun.
Firstly, since the glue solidifies very quickly you have to work super fast. But that's achievable through training and experience. Once you learn how to work quickly though, you find that the quick solidification is actually pretty cool: your stuff is ready to go in a jiffy.
You need to train your trigger finger - dispense just the right amount of glue, otherwise you will make a mess.
But even if you make a mess it's not the end of the world - dry gun glue is very easy to peel off compared to dry epoxy.
For small pieces, like gluing 2mm cords and smaller I would still use the epoxy. The hot glue is too viscous or thick to ooze into small diameter holes.
I am very happy with my Surebonder glue gun and stiks. My gluing now is quick, clean and strong.
Before buying do take your time for research. Watch a few tutorials on Youtube on glue guns how to handle them, how to place them, the different kinds out there etc. Very important.
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So far so good, great hobbyist engraver. I'm using this to engrave wood-mostly oak or pine recycled wood. This just arrived today, it came well packed in foam and almost completely assembled. I did have to check all the nuts/bolts for tightness, as some had come loose in shipping. You do have to connect the x and y controllers (easy to do) and then you're ready to install the software. The weblink for software download worked fine, and the hilariously incorrect english (mostly just spelling, you can figure it out) gave decent instructions on install and use. NOTE: the software is terrible with regard to picture editing..do all of your editing in photoshop or paint and then import it. So far the resolution is amazing on oak wood. It will take forever to print..but it seems to be a 'set it and forget it' deal until it's done. I'll give it a couple of weeks before coming back to see if I can give it a 5th star. I'm still pretty geeked about this thing! BTW: using windows 10 on a surface pro 3..so far no issues
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Good set, but covered in an oily substance. Oily substance on the bands is annoying
My kids love these... and the charms are great. Value was great. We have no issues with the organizer. Some break, but that typically happens with every brand of these bands we have purchased.
What is different about these is they are covered in an oily lubricating substance. Probably to keep them from clumping together... but it is too much.
When they spilled on the wood floor in our hallway, my kids picked them all up again. However, 30 minutes later, I slipped and fell on the area they had spilled on. We then noticed the whole section of the floor felt like someone had spilled a couple tablespoons of cooking oil on it and wiped it around.
I have cleaned it 3 times trying to get all the oily residue off without damaging my floors. The kids are now required to wash hands after using these.
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This set is really amazing. This set is really amazing!
First of all, it is A LOT of looms. In addition, there is plenty of tools included (see pictures). Moreover, it all organizes nicely in that cute box that you can take apart in three pieces. They lock to each other with side pieces/handles, which are used on a daily basis and there have been no problems identified for the last two months that I own it. The colors are nice and bright, a very good variety. Quality is decent as well. I have not seen any ripped looms and none of them ripped yet while looming.
The packaging is very thorough, you may see on the pictures how nicely it was packed. Overall, this is a great buy, I would suggest it to everyone who loves looms!
Oh, and there is NO SMELL, which is pretty awesome!
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Would not purchase again. Summary: Do not buy, pay a little more for a better set.
PRO: These diamond bits are bout like other bits. You have to be careful and not use on really heavy work or they get hot and let go of their diamond material. These are ENGRAVING BITS, that means you use them to do light etching work, not heavy material removal. If you have a lot of material to remove, get a stone bit, yes its going to wear down but you'll finish your job where these will just burn up.... right tool for the right job.
CON: A good portion of the bits are not straight, so they have a noticeable wobble when you turn it on. This makes precision work impossible and oft times the bit unusable unless you're just making a kludge of huge proportions. I will not be purchasing these again, and will use the few that are straight where i can.
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From the price and description I expected excellent quality but. I'm very pleased with the speedy and efficient service in sending my order. But....
Sadly, I'm afraid I can't say as much about the quality of these scissors. I'm perfectly happy to pay a higher price for a quality tool and from the description of these scissors I thought that's what I was doing. I'm afraid quality tool is not a description that fits these scissors. I purchased them specifically for precise control when cutting paper and cardstock templates for quilting and they are barely adequate for that use... as long as the cardstock isn't too heavy. On fabric they don't even do an adequate job. The blades, while sharp, are rather weak and twist and separate when cutting even a single layer of simple cotton quilt fabric. I have several pairs of lefthander scissors used for various purposes so it isn't a matter of learning to adjust my grip after a lifetime of making righty scissors work... I figured that out many years ago with my first pair of lefty scissors. These are just not very good quality. Had I not destroyed the packaging I would be returning them and buying a pair of much less expensive lefty Fiskars. That isn't what I want... I'm looking for a pair of 5 or 6 inch scissors that won't take up much room in my sewing kit and don't want the longer ones with the bulky orange handles that are the only thing Fiskar appears to make in a left handed scissor. I'll keep these and use them within their limitations but I'm afraid I'm not pleased.
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Plastic gears aren't durable. The yarn winder works great for a short period of time. The gears are plastic and strip very easily. Every time I used it I would hear the clicking sound that was caused by the gears slipping. I used mine very little before it completely stripped out. I contacted Knit Picks just to let them know how disappointed I was in this product. I wouldn't normally waste my time doing this but I was really upset with the poor quality. They asked for my Amazon order number, verified my purchase, and shipped out a new yarn winder. I was not aware that all their products have a one year warranty. My second yarn winder is still working, though I hear clicking in the gears frequently. When it completely strips out, I will not buy another one. My next yarn winder will have metal gears, no exceptions. The only reason I gave this yarn winder 3 stars is because the company stood behind their product which is a rarity these days.
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Perfect material for Minecraft paper boxes for a STEAM class. I am creating a special workshop for kids where we will be making simple electrical circuits using a LED, button cell battery, and special copper adhesive tape (no wires or soldering). To make it more fun, I created a simple paper box out of cardstock with cutouts so it looks like a Minecraft Redstone (Google it if you are unfamiliar). The idea was to put together the circuit, build the box around it, and the LED will shine through the holes. It will be only 45 minutes per session and I had to consider the manual dexterity of smaller kids so I used the laser cutter at Oahu Makerspace to cut the outline of the box and all the small openings. The box has tabs for assembly and I needed to figure out what to use to stick the parts together.
I considered regular tape, double stick tape, glue stick, and the dispensers that lay down adhesive. Each had benefits and pitfalls, but all of them had the same problem, namely I would have to purchase a bunch of them and after the event I would end up with a ton of barely used adhesive. Then I discovered this stuff.
Totally perfect material. It is a thin sticky tape with a paper backer on one side. You use it like a regular tape. Apply it to your surface and tear it off or tear off a length and stick it down. Then peel off the paper backer to expose the adhesive on the top side. The material itself is slightly stretchy and relatively thin.
And the best part? I can stick it on the tabs and leave the paper backer on. During the glass, the students can simply peel the backer off and stick the parts together. It is like those self sealing envelopes. It is a perfect solution and if Amazon didn't suggest it, I never would have known about it.
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nice collection. This is a good collection of papers for backgrounds. There's a few cut-apart sheets for Project Life (or layering) but it's mostly good patterns with bright colors that seem to work well with a variety of photos.
These are single-sided sheets. There are about 36 different designs, which could be seen as a negative- I really wish American Crafts would go back to just putting the designs that exist on the single sheets of patterned cardstock into the pads (2 each of the 24 designs in the collection) instead of making up random (and often ugly) "filler" designs, as they have been doing lately with the paper pads. Those "fillers" aren't too terrible in this pad, but I'd prefer the same designs as the stand-alone sheets of patterned paper.
The colors *are* slightly muted, as well- they are very bright, but not nearly as bright at the single sheets of paper and the rest of the items in the collection. This is another issue with the AC paper pads- but if you have a few of these from various collections, you are probably familiar with it. Just don't buy this expecting 48 sheets of the "Rise and Shine" patterned cardstock in a pad, it's a different project. You'll find a lot of the same designs, but not the same quality. So this is good for layering, for backgrounds, or for those who just like the overall look of different AC collections and would rather a pack of different papers rather than buying a few sheets.
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Great selection, price and performance ... so far. In my area (greater Seattle/Tacoma) I've found it difficult to get the small roles of duct tape in stores like Walmart, Target, etc. I checked Amazon and found the prices were better than I'd seen in stores and the selection was better as well.
As for the product itself, I've used it in a few applications (repairing composition book covers, tagging PC gear with distinctive markings, etc.) and thus far I'm totally satisfied. Sticky but not messy, fun color/pattern choices, and I can share with my daughter since there are 6 rolls to choose from.
I will report back later on how the tape holds up over time and with extended use, as that also matters to me.
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50pc Diamond Burr Set. I purchased this diamond burr set to use with a new Dremel 4000, and the couple of bits I've tried thus far are very effective! My daughter has a thick glass decorative starfish, and one of the arms broke off during a fall, and it cannot be repaired. We needed to grind down the sharp jagged glass at the starfish body, so she could keep the starfish without risk of getting cut. We originally tried the carbide (small green) grinding bit that came with the Dremel, but it was going extremely slowly. It took several minutes just to make a small depression in the glass. The diamond coated grinding wheel in this set ground the same glass down as if it were wood! It just went right into the glass with ease, and you could see a stream of glass powder flying off the wheel as it worked. What would have taken a very long time with the carbide bit was rendered pretty short & easy with the diamond coated bit. I'm now excited to try some glass etching with the smaller detailing bits.
If you are needing to work with glass or tile, these bits are a must, and this set is a great value.
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Excellent quality plywood. I am very pleased with the quality of this plywood. I am laser cutting detailed parts and results using this wood have been very consistent. I have had two major problems with plywood from other sources. First, significant warping makes the focal depth uneven and leads to scorching or failed cuts. Second, inclusions of denser material in the inner plys cause patchy cutting. I have had neither of those problems with this wood. The pieces are consistently sized, sit nice and flat in the laser bed, and cut cleanly without any problem areas. The product description stated that back side had occasional patched areas, but even that side is fine for anything with a painted finish.
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Jazz up backpacks, bike baskets, a warm scarf, a blanket, kid's curtains and more. I have to say these are actually twice as adorable and well-made in person. And, no matter to what you apply them, they will make it look like a top-notch hand made and hip item item because each flower is handmade and lovely.
I personally hipped out a bike basket by simply attaching them by sewing on with a few stitches with some clear string. You could leave the petal part loose and simply sew the middle on, you could glue the middle on easily to something like curtains (I would use E6000 glue), or you could stitch the center AND the petals on.
They are bright and fun and hip and cool. And they tie in odd colors together--like my carribean blue bike with lime green tire rims and red basket....the compliments from drivers and other bikers never stop coming.
You could also wake up a plain blanket by sewing them on, slightly scattered about, as they they blossomed there on their own.
Perfectly formed, the handiwork is quality.
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OK for the price. I received this today and played with it some. I gave it 4 stars because it generally met my expectations but did not exceed them. It is a good starter swift and I think good for light duty work.
First the positives
The winding movement is great. Very smooth. No herky jerky hesitation. It will move fast.
The adjustability of the stand and clamp/brackets. Very nice and convenient.
I like the fun colors.
A couple of negatives
The center vertical post of the stand is kind of wobbly when raised to full height and it is in motion. This can be helped by lowering the center vertical post in the bottom bracket so it is not so top heavy.
The clamp that holds the winder on the table could be better. I wish there was more there to clamp with. The width is OK. It could be longer. I think with a better clamp, it would also be more stable.
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Amazing Web Tape. I recently discovered Washi Tape. When I saw this spider web tape I just had to have it. I like the width. It is a little wider than the other tapes I have and there is a lot on the roll. I really like the fact that there is a cutter on the packaging. This tape will look great on Halloween scrapbook pages or cards. A gift wrapped in white or black paper and sealed with this tape would be amazing as well. The tape sticks well to paper and metal. I haven't tried it on anything else. It removes well and can be repositioned if needed. I moved the piece of tape I was using multiple times an it still was sticky enough to stay in place. I really like this tape and will be looking for more tapes from Little B to add to my collection.
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FAST INDEED. I am working on an art project that requires a fast setting glue. I was originally using super glue but it was drying white which is not what I wanted. Plus I had a mess on my fingers. After doing some research I came across this product. After reading people's reviews and asking a question, I decided to try it. After letting it sit for about 10 minutes I am able to add on or move to a next step of the project. It is working great and drying clear for what I am looking for.
Here's a tip I did, I took a lid from an elmers glue (the orange one) and put it on the bottle. It helps me to give a clean even line or bead of glue. Not saying the original cap was bad at all.
This may just be the only glue I use from now on. Good stuff!!!!
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MAKE YOUR OWN BODY BUTTER BARS WITH THIS MOLD. This is a highly flexible, heat-resistant mold to make 10 guest soaps or body butter bars of 2 ounces each if completely filled--once used for such purposes, do NOT use for food! (As it's made in China, I wouldn't use it for foods, anyway.) This silicon mold bends readily to fit in a soup pot for boiling, so it can be sterilized for use again & again. You needn't worry about temperatures when pouring in your batch of whatever, as it can be baked at 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Whatever is poured in, once solid pops out easily without residues of any kind, and it never needs to be greased. The raised design around the edges makes for a clean, sophisticated appearance. Try this simple recipe: in a double boiler, gently melt 200 grams unrefined cocoa butter, 200 grams yellow beeswax (white lacks any scent of honey), and 300 grams unrefined virgin coconut oil. For complete control, pour from a measuring cup with a large pour-spout; be careful to avoid burning yourself (keep kids and pets out from underfoot)! You'll get 10 of these shapes plus about 4 muffins-worth of body butter bars that can be popped out after just 20 minutes in the fridge. (Rap the muffin tin against a solid surface onto a folded towel and those, too, will pop out easily--) Rub all over while your body's still warm from bath or shower, or rub your hands with a bar as you would with soap but AFTER hand-washing--soft skin, yummy fragrance, no chemicals and pennies on the dollar! Enjoy.
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Tape will NOT come off the roll nicely no matter WHAT i try! boo. Only gave two stars because the prints are cute. But that is the only good thing I have to say about it.
I bought this in February and just finally had a chance to try out this tape and it is TERRIBLE. It comes off the roll unevenly and then breaks into odd pieces that you then have to go peel off the roll and start over. Then it breaks again. I have yet to get ONE good piece off of any of the rolls. In fact, about half of one of the rolls is in my garbage can in shredded pieces. This was from me just trying to get ONE nice piece of tape off of it. I am happy to provide photos of all of the tape I have wasted if needed. I even tried another roll to see if maybe just the one was crappy, but nope. That one did the same thing.
I give this tape a solid "meh",
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Not for Beginners. First of all this product is okay if you are looking to barely add tint to your window art. This product was not what I was looking for but the end result was "pretty". I was not happy with it and mixed it with some water based acrylic paint that made it what I wanted.
I did not have any problems with bubbles as others have mentioned. However, buyer beware...if you are new to "stained glass" painting, this is not for you. It has no directions or instructions. In fact, on the package it tells you for complete instructions you have to buy a "kit" or a book. I even went to the brand's website and you have to buy everything. seperately.
As for it being for "window art". I did not want to make fake stain glass art. I was trying to find the paint you use to paint your windows for the holidays.
All in all I rate it okay, but I don't recommend it unless you are experienced or have already purchased a how to guide.
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Please read these simple steps for a perfectly cut bottle. I love this cutter! NOTE: 1 Remove label from area you wish to cut 2 score the bottle only ONCE, using a firm and steady pressure 3 boil water in a tea kettle 4 place old towels or rags in the bottom of your sink 5 pour the hot water from kettle slowly over the scored area of the bottle - use as small of a stream as possible and constantly rotate the bottle. use about 1/3 the water/bottle 5 Turn your cold tap water on so that it is a slow and steady stream and rotate the scored portion of the bottle under the cold water 6 Usually you only need to do step 4 & 5 once, but you may have to repeat. TIP: be patient!!!! 7 you will feel the bottle "give" and it will separate into two pieces (which is why you place the towel down) 8 Sand the rims - I had to do very little sanding when I used this method because the cuts were so smooth and there was virtually no cracking beyond the scored portion. I had 15 bottles to cut, I only damaged two before I got the hang of it! After that, I was able to cut 13 from start to finish it only took my an hour!
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Avoid Glitter Blast. Avoid this product. I have tried two different cans now having thought the first one was just defective. Both times after a minute of use the nozzle got stuck where the clear base material sputtered....oozed out of the nozzle and without the glitter even It would not stop oozing and neither would it begin spraying again. I had to put it in the trash to prevent it from getting all over the place (which it did the first time as a puddle on the counter). The garage will stink of spray paint until it stops oozing and I can put the box I`m letting it sputter out in into a plastic bag. I also now have a vase that has perhaps an 1/8 of it painted. I hope if I go to the basic color (black) it will cover it completely, glitter and all, but it will undoubtedly look not right.
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