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So easy to use. Directions very clear. Beautiful outcome. This was my first time using resin. I was torn between this brand and the ice. I reviewed both products and watched yout be videos of people using both. I finally came to the decision to go with this one. Mainly because it was cheaper, and I wasn't sure if I was even going to like making resin jewelry. I am happy to report I am very pleased with my decision. I followed the instructions as listed. Mix exactly even ratios of both. You will get bubbles, but youtube taught me to use heat to get them out. If you let the cast set for 10min most of the bubbles will disappear on their own. But I was left with a few more small bubbles, so I used a lighter and swiped over my cast quickly to pop the bubbles. It works like a charm. And if you have a small cast (like marble size) you can use the heat from your breath to do this. Although I wouldn't recommend that. I did this first before later buying one of those long lighters you use to lite grills with. I will be purchasing this item again!
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Brush on Mold and Cast is Great. Instruction DVD and Poster missing steps that are important. I bought this kit at local art store, and you need a lot of stuff not included which is listed on the packaging. I just finished a cast of a 3d toy I made and its amazing. Important advice!!! The DVD, the Poster Step Instruction sheet, the booklet and the included mixes boxes all have different instructions and misding steps. Mostly spraying the model, mold and mounting board with the ninstick spray between certain steps is not listed and would destroy your mold. Also the mixing ammounts for A and B is wrong on DVD. So just read each instruction and the mix box instructions in the kit before doing each step. Also buy lots of good mixing cups, jars and tools so you don't run out. The brush on mold is slow but you end up with great result, and final cast 300 stuff is amazing and quick. The kit only made 1 mold for my 3.5in tall toy, so buy extra materials if you plan on messing up or want to make somthing larger.
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Works very smoothly, very well. Arrived quickly. It's replacing a Logan mat cutter that was about 25 years old. The old one had a groove that fit over the lip of the ruler, and this one doesn't have that. The bottom is flat. But it's easy to slide along the ruler. The line on the cutter makes measuring easy so starting and ending on the correct space is easy. I didn't have any problem with over cutting the line, or with having the cut out section come right out without having to use a blade to cut corners. It slides so well that it may actually be easier than the old one with the groove that I lost. As long as you measure correctly and extend your measuring lines so they can be seen with the cutter in place, and as long as you're not in a hurry, you should not have any problems with this cutter. I recommend it.
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Has worked well for me. I was cautious to buy this punch despite loving the Fiskars brand because so many folks said it did not cut well.
I picked it up at a craft store since they were having a sale and I was in the store.
I tried it out on other paper before I worked on my wedding programs & so far it seems to be working well.
I will admit it took me a bit to find 'where' you put the paper edge in. But once I did, it seemed to cut smoothly & round out nicely.
I am not using heavy duty stockpaper so I don't think I'll have the same issues as some. I will say though that I did notice there was no where for the paper to go. It seemed to fall out when I shook it but it will pile up if you go through a lot.
Patience will get you through it. I am not doing a ton (maybe 24 programs & some other cards). Going slow won't be an issue for me.
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A little better than just good. I would actually like to give 4.5 stars. In short: This tape is a good product overall. It just doesn't seem as sticky as the original, but that may be a good thing. That original stuff was painful to remove.
But I like the ECO-FUSED for three reasons: First, it does work as described and I think (there is a shred of doubt) it is basically the same tape.
Second, it came with a pair of tweezers that are about worth the price of the item. Third, it came with a polishing cloth for my screen.
Those extras are nice, especially the tweezers, they are extremely helpful in so many ways for a screen replacement!
What takes it back a half star is really how sticky the adhesive feels. It may be my imagination but my screen feels loose. It may be my fault though, I only bought the thin stuff and I think to do the job right you need the fatter tape as well.
I will update if there are problems, or if I am perfectly pleased in a few weeks!
Let me know if my review is helpful and even tips on how it is written. I am working on my writing skills!
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Classic Punch might as well have been made for the Dexcom. Perfect. We purchased the Classic Tag Punch to use with my son's Dexcom. I cannot believe how perfectly it works without being made specifically for the Dex. We use it with Smith & Nephew OpSite Flexifix tape.<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Smith-Nephew-OpSite-Flexifix-Transparent-Film-2-Inch-Roll-2in-x-10-9-yards/dp/B000PQAYZK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Smith & Nephew OpSite Flexifix Transparent Film 2 Inch Roll (2in x 10.9 yards)</a> Just cut out an approriately sized strip of tape - I started with the two inch, but moved to the 4", as it works better with the OmniPod - center the tape on the cutout on the bottom of the punch, and press down. So much easier than cutting strips and looks much better than a huge square of tape on the arm. I do use scissors to round the corners, but now, instead of taking 15 minutes to tape up his Dex it takes about 2. We recently went to Six Flags and I cut a few in advance, just in case. LOVE it. If you or your child wear a Dex, you are wasting time and effort if you don't buy this punch!
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Great origami fun in a small package. There are 51 sheets of quality paper in this kit--many bright colors, including gold and silver. They are smoothly colored on one side only (white on the other) to better appreciate the origami process, particularly if you are a beginner. There is an insert with six projects carefully outlined, starting with two easy ones.
I've tried other Origami sets with my grandchildren and failed miserably, so I was pleased to have some success with this one. I can always count on Melissa and Doug products. The sheets aren't too large for little hands to create some easy projects too, so we all had fun. After trying the projects on the included leaflet, we moved on to another book that had great instruction, but no paper. I'm glad I purchased both products together. Recommended together for beginners.
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Picture-Perfect-Origami-All-You-Need-to-Know-to-Make-Fantastic-Origami-Creations-Shown-in-Step-by-Step-Photos/dp/0312375964/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Picture-Perfect Origami: All You Need to Know to Make Fantastic Origami Creations Shown in Step-by-Step Photos</a>
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Slightly Bigger Than 4x6, Makes Trimming A Pain. These were purchased to adhere to the back of 4x6 photos to make them into postcards. They are slightly bigger than 4x6 for some reason, and we tested this 2 ways: using 4x6 print outs at home on a Canon photo printer, and from Walgreen's photo printing. It is annoying to have to trim the sliver of excess sticky paper off the finished postcard, but if you don't, I fear that the postcard will stick to the inside of a mailbox and never reach the destination. I might purchase these again if I don't find another option that fits perfectly, but this is not a great option if you are making a lot of postcards and want to do it efficiently.
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Don't waste your money. I have a lot of trouble w/my hands (ten years as a cake decorator and 30 years in the computer industry), so I figured these would be "painless". They're clumsy to use in that they don't feel balanced, nor do they cut to my expectations. For 62.00 I expect the scissors to move through fabric like butter, and these DO NOT.
I've had mine a while, and since i've been buried in quilting for a few months, i'm finally getting around to fall sewing. First project - a yellow fleece jacket. Light fleece. Cutting two layers of fleece, esp. light fleece, shouldn't be an issue for these shears. The scissors felt very resistant to my cuts, I felt I had to apply more pressure than I should have for descent/good shears. Almost like scissors chew the fabric, not cut. If I could return them, I would, but they sat unused too long. :( I'm sure they'll work well for gift wrapping. It was bad enough, I stopped my jacket project before I finished cutting out the pattern. I ordered a pair of Kai 7250 10 Inch Professional Shears, and they arrived today. I cut the sleeves for the jacket (2 layers), it was effortless. I mean, they went through the fleece like a knife through warm butter, smooth as silk!!! (BTW - the KAI were 55, and these Fiskars are 62) The Kai have a soft rubber grip handle, plenty big for larger hands - very very comfortable to hold, and move so easily.
Save your money, don't buy these Fiskars.
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Cheap Junk. I purchased two of these bouquets to be used for myself (the bride) for walking down the aisle and one for throwing during the bouquet toss. When I received the package (which was late) this was the lowest quality bouquet I had ever seen. Upon opening the package, many of the rhinestones had fallen out of the flowers, the rhinestones that were on the flowers weren't even centered in the middle of the flowers, there was dried glue EVERYWHERE - so much so some of the petals of the flowers were even glued together, and many of the flowers had fallen off of the stem an were unable to be re-attached. I am very disappointed, this is the most awful product I have ever received from Amazon. I would send the product back - but my wedding is so close at this point that I know I wouldn't be able to get another one in time. Thanks for being the worst, ugliest part of my wedding.
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Really is Amazing and Clear. Poured this about 1/8 thick over a printed photo, and so far so good. Its still curing (instructions say up to 7 days for the full cure), so its still a bit tacky, but it is hard and is very clear. The bad thing about the long cure period is trying to keep it clean that long. I seem to have gotten some dust or debris in there, so try to use this in a clean environment! Otherwise it is extremely clear and seems to have worked really well. Directions are easy to follow, just mix equal parts (by volume) A & B, stir slowly to avoid a ton of bubbles, and pour. The resin does a pretty good job of self-leveling, so as long as you pour onto a level surface you should have any issues, but I wouldnt recommend just pouring all of it into the center of wherever you are pouring this.
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BEST METALLIC TATTOOS! LOVE. I have tried a few different metallic temporary tattoos, but this is the first time i've actually been impressed by them! They have more vibrant color with four sheets of different cool designs to choose from. And the hardest part was deciding which one to try first! The thing the i liked the most is that most mettalic tattoos are either gold or silver only, but these have other colors included! I applied one on my hand and the application was very simple and quick! With no problems! also i was very impressed at how long it stayed on! Since i wash my hands alot during the day and i put lotion on my hands throughout the day. I never expect a temporary tattoo to last long but this one actually did! Iam very happy with them, and would difinitely recommend them!
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Review is for 6"x6" Glitter cardstock 20 pieces. This review is for my first purchase of Darice products. I am new to papercrafting and purchased this due to the $3.55 add-on price to use with my Cricut maker. The package features 20 pieces of 6"x6" glitter cardstock. The colors on the front label are deceiving (IMO) and do not do the real colors justice. There is a black, copper, white, medium pink, bright purple, aqua, kelly green, yellow, orange and red with two of each color. They are really very beautiful colors in this selection. They are matte white on the reverse side. I have been handling them while counting and checking out the colors and there is no glitter anywhere! I am pleased with the weight of the cardstock. All this being said I was concerned about the "regular" price of almost $14! However, I think it would be worth that price. This is real quality paper and I am pleased I had the opportunity to try it at the add-on price as I most likely would not have considered it.
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This stuff is amazing. Go figure I chose the most tedious wedding invitations ever, and being frugal, opted to spend half of what they would have cost by going the diy assembly route. There are six parts to a single invitation that have to be adhered together, including lace to paper. We knew we needed something that wouldn't ruin the cardstock and would be able to hold the lace. Plus, the wedding isn't until September, so we wanted something that wouldn't fall apart by then. Some old lady in a sewing shop recommended this when we went looking for options, and I'm so happy we listened to her. This stuff is amazing. We've had most of the invitations assembled for about a month now and none of them are coming apart. You can't even really see the tape through the lace. Just be careful about putting stuff together - once it's on there, it's on. We messed up one invite and had to hit it with a hairdryer to try to salvage part it. 10/10, would recommend.
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Great paper for wet media or pastels. I love this paper and wish I'd bought more when it was on sale a couple of months ago. I use it as a surface for pastel paintings, and it will take a wet underpainting or a soaking with fixative and never buckles or warps. I use a hair dryer to speed the drying process. The paper is smooth but has an apparently invisible tooth that accepts several layers of pastels. The pastels containing pumice, such as Terrages, work even better on it. The current price is a stopping point for me, however. I bought mine at the ridiculously low price Amazon offered of about $6. A price somewhere in between that amount and the current price of $40 seems more appropriate for this very thin paper.
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Work okay. My review may not be fair because I've never owned barber shears before. I'm comparing them against a pair of titanium paper cutting scissors you can get at Office Max for $6 that I used to use on my son's hair.
I figured real barber shears would be a huge improvement, but they turned out to be just an okay improvement. They are definitely easier to use because of the size, and they let me get to the tight spots around his ears without as much fear, so I'm glad I bought them. I just thought barber shears would be razor sharp and slice through hair with no difficulty; but I'm not sure these guys cut through his hair much easier than the Office Max special. Maybe if I could look at the hair under a microscope I'd see that the cut is much cleaner or something.
The thinning shears are nice, except my 9 year old says they hurt because they pull his hair; not sharp enough?
Anyway, either I have unrealistic expectations of what barber shears should be capable of, or you get what you pay for and shouldn't expect a whole lot from something this inexpensive. Don't get me wrong, I like them better than the Office Max ones, and don't regret buying them, but if you are looking for an amazing difference, maybe spend some more dough.
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Great. This is a great fairly easy ( once it dries ) to clean up glue.
I used it for the first time to glue up some boards to form larger panels for some doors.
I tested it on some scraps first. All my pieces were jointed first so the fit was very tight which is VERY important with this glue. I followed the instructions and wet one side of my glue up. The set time is at least 10 min on this glue ( that the longest it took me to align all my boards and be happy with them ) The set time is more than likely longer.
The next day I took off the clamps and did some twisting and bending and nothing popped. The squeeze out I removed with a scraper fairly easily. The best part is after sanding the spots I purposely smeared glue and ant let cure before scraping/sanding took stain easily. You do that with Tightbond..........You had better get all the glue cleaned up as soon as it squeezes out.
As far as strength goes? To me it seems at least as strong as Tightbond glues and doesnt lend itself to blotching finishes.
The draw backs. Foams like a rabid dog:) Doesnt fill gaps with any strength, It will only reliably glue well fitted and tight joints. With white glue you can fill a bit it you need to.
All and all I like it and will use it again for glueing panels or lap joints. Mortice & tenon? Probably not, if I have a gap to fill white glue will fill it and still be strong.
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Made lovely invitations from card stock. I made some lovely wedding shower invitations with these punches. Our decoration theme was snowflakes. We even used the little snowflakes that were left over as table scatter. It worked very well with card stock. You do have to have the correct dimensions in order for the corners to fit in correctly and my cards were not that size, so I just punched with the long edge piece (starting in the center) and could have done without the corner punch. I did try to punch some glittered card stock and it didn't work very well, though I was able to get enough little snowflakes to glue onto the wedding boutineers but not without difficulty.
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Excellent wicks for adding after the fact or for pouring your own candles. I have used these wicks to add a few to a large candle that only came with one wick. I was able to add these wicks no problem. They burn well and measure out a little longer than 6 inches. They come with a metal tab attached to one end. This is useful for candle making and pouring your own candles. I have not used these wicks to pour my own candles. However, having made candles before, I am sure that these wicks would have been excellent for that use.
Dimensions of the wick can be seen in the photos I have uploaded.
Included is a bag of one hundred (100) 6inch long wicks with metal tab attached to one end (weight to hold wick upright when pouring the candle)
Pros:
*Burn well
*Meets size specifications stated
*pre-attached metal tabs that make standing the wick upright easy
Cons:
*None
Additional Considerations:
These are ~6 inches long. Obviously if you want to pour a pillar candle taller than 6 inches you will need something longer.
Overall: 5/5 stars (>=.5 rounds up, <.5 rounds down) => 5 stars
If you have any further questions regarding the product in my review please leave a comment below and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Great gun. I desperately needed a new, high temp glue gun for a crafts business. I researched online for the best gun, with the best price. This one has been GREAT so far. Heats up in just a couple of minutes and bonds WELL. Two things to mention though: make sure you also get the Surebonder DT-8 10"All Purpose Glue Sticks to go with it, as it does NOT come with glue. They are a good price on Amazon, and well worth the investment. Secondly: make sure you prop the gun up with something underneath, even just a piece of paper, to protect the surface, as it does tend to get a LITTLE drippy and you don't want to ruin a good wooden dining room table or something while you are assembling your crafts! :D
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Nice set of blades and handles in an equally nice box with a magnetic top. 1st, they come wrapped inside the box with tight cellophane that is a bit of a task to remove. But that's good as it keeps all the blades and handles in place during shipping.
The background the tools and blades fit into are made of thin plastic. The tool handles are somewhat difficult to remove from this backing, especially the larger handle. The blade box backing is of the same material. But a long strip of magnetic material is embedded in the top background. The blades are easy to remove from the background and just sit in place. The magnetic material keeps them affixed to the top of the case. Now if you were to drop this case, you would still likely have the blades scattered about inside. But this magnetic material keeps the average bump or thump from dislodging them.
The pressed wood case itself is actually quite nice. And amazingly its got mitered corners. I can't quite tell if they are real miters or just very carefully made to look like they are. But the box is a welcome part of this kit. And if you prefer to have your blades and handles sitting in a pencil cup or something rather than put away in a case, you could always remove the plastic backgrounds and use this little box for other things. This box has a metal clip that holds it closed. That's far better than the plastic ones I've got with other kits that break off after a few openings and closings. It would no doubt shatter or break the wood if dropped from a height. But it serves as a nice box for keeping the blades and handles in one place and out of the surrounding air and moisture. Also as you break or dull the blades, you can buy replacements which can take their place in the box just as the originals did. Another thing great about this box is for loaning to other family members or friends. If they lose or don't return part of the kit, the box inserts will show you right away an empty spot where a blade or handle is missing.
The blades are of moderate quality and thickness. I have bought some cheap exacto kits here on Amazon that were useless due to the thinness of the blades. These will do fine when used with the 3D plastics I intend them for. They are primarily to be used as part clean up knives to make my 3D prints look better. They should not be used to cut thick material, or to whittle or chop thick hard wood or metal. They should be used for fine detailing of parts or objects, not heavy duty cutting. You get one blade in each of the 3 handles as well as 10 in the top holder. They are all different sizes and shapes to fit different uses. Some of the blades are made to fit into the two larger diameter handles and some into the smaller diameter handle. They are not interchangeable between the different handle sizes.
The 3/4" diameter handle has a hard maroon plastic grip for more heavy duty kind of work. But with only 3.5" long grip surface, it's also the shortest of the handles. It's a little difficult to get a good grip on it. It is the only handle of the three with any grip surface on the handle itself. The 2-part barrel and sleeve are metal. But the screw threads and slot on this handle leave a bit to be desired and could wear out or damage easily. If either part is damaged, you would have to throw the entire handle away and buy another. But it's still a cut above some other brands I've got that actually used plastic parts here. This one is an all metal blade slot collar and tightening collar. This collar mechanism is a little different than the other two handles in that it just screws the split collar against the blade until tight. The blades are a bit more difficult to insert into this mechanism as it is isn't beveled.
Both the middle and smaller diameter handles have a 3 piece design. The handles of both are smooth metal so you won't be able to get much grip on them. Unless they get wet with oil or grease, for fine detailed work they should be fine. The blade tightening in the smaller two handles are all metal round collars that are beveled for easy blade insertion and removal. The outer screw on collar actually presses on the beveled blade collar to achieve the squeeze on the blade. If you either break the blade or the collar or the screw on collar or the handle, they could be replaced with the small parts without having to throw the whole handle away. This is a better way of doing the collars and means you can just go online or to your local hardware store and buy a few extra parts. Be carful with using either of these handles though. Both the smaller handles have just under 4" of handle holding area. There is only a small less than 1" area with texture between the blade itself and the handle. If you are applying force, your hand could slip on the smooth metal and slide up to the blade, cutting yourself.
These blades are quite sharp and will cut you quite easily and deeply. Don't have them out where a kid or pet could find them. These are initially sharp enough to remove flesh and skin. Some people buy these and put them in medical kits. They would be great for opening snake bites or cleaning up small wounds by slicing away dead skin. Just use the utmost caution as these are actually sharp little knife blades although they are not quite scalpel sharp. These are not tools you would want your kid or an irresponsible teen to have access to. You should put them away in their box when done or (as I do) put them blade down in a heavy pencil cup on a work bench.
I removed one star from the 5 in this review because these aren't great quality like a precision knife set or scalpel. The metal used isn't really the best. But I think for the average hobbiest, they will do fine. I use them mostly with hard plastic 3D printed parts and figurines to clean up nubs and extrusions that weren't intended or will be difficult to sand down. They should also work for cleanup of soft woods as well. I found this kit well worth the cost and would buy it again. I recommend this for anyone who needs to clean up plastic or soft wood parts or art work.
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Great as disposable tools that work. I bought these for use in an elective sculpture course, knowing that I might never need them after the course was over. In that sense, these tools were great because they were inexpensive and thus disposable. However, after having completed 3/4 of my course, I've found myself wishing that I would have gotten some sturdier tools, as this plastic bends quite easily under pressure. While it's very rare that you'll be apply lots of pressure when using these tools (when using them properly, that is), every now and then you need to put some elbow grease in to achieve what you wanted, and these have performed fairly poorly in that regard.
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This one's a winner. I often print our recipes and add them to a large 3 ring binder. In addition, when planning trips I print out all of the confirmations, e-tickets, etc and place them in small 3 ring binders to take along, so a 3 hole punch is a needed item for my desk. I had a small 3 hole punch that could be put into the binder but that proved to be a waste of time and money. It was awkward to use and soon broke. Becoming frustrated with it and having quite a lot of papers waiting for holes, I looked here on Amazon and found the Swingline 12 sheet Light Touch Hole Punch.
Woohoo! It works like a charm! It makes crisp clean holes (no hanging chads) and the punchers can be adjusted to different positions if you so desire. It is fast and easy to use, requiring very little effort to push down the handle, so even if you need to punch holes is lots of papers it doesn't cause hand fatigue. The device is stable, meaning it doesn't tip over during use. The paper dots are contained in the bottom, which slides open for emptying.
It's an excellent product at a very reasonable price, plus with Amazon Prime it ships for free! What more could you ask for? This one's a winner!
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they look sooooooo much like real wax seals. We bought these to use as envelope seals for my daughter's graduation invitations. When you put them on, they look sooooooo much like real wax seals. They look great! They are a little on the small size, so I don't know that I would use them with really large envelopes. The envelopes for 5x7 cards are probably the largest I'd recommend. We love these and I will purchase them again in the future when I want my envelopes to look fancy. I do agree with another reviewer that these work better if you use glue dots with them. Most of mine stayed pretty well, especially if I sealed the envelopes normally. If you just want the seals, then you definitely need the glue dots.
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Love it, worked great. I ordered Super Sculpey for a school project. It arrived very quickly and in good condition. The clay comes in small boxes and, depending on what you're sculpting, it may not seem like a lot. I needed to make a larynx model and ordered 5 boxes to be on the safe side. I only used 2.
The clay is very easy to work with. You should play with it a bit to make it a bit softer since it's pretty stiff in the box.
If you're making something big or too thick you may want to "bulk it up" as the box says to avoid cracking or it not hardenig well.
Being the Sculpey newbie that I am, one thing I didn't know is that this type of clay doesn't completely harden in the oven. The first time I made my model, I put it in the oven and after 15 mins it was still soft, so I left it in and kept checking it but it never got hard. Eventually my model burned and I shut the oven off. After it cooled, it was completely hard.
THAT was when I realized it hardens as it cools. So, by the time I went to heat up my second model, I put it in the oven for 15-20 minutes, shut off the oven and let it cool. My model was perfectly fine and hardened well. So keep in mind, you might not want to keep it in the oven too long if you don't want it to burn.
Overall, this clay worked perfectly for me, aside from my own mistake. I would defintely recommend it.
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Big Shot. I have the Cuddle Bug (love it), and have been wanting to add Sizzix Big Shop for the past year....have read numerous reviews, watched many demos and fell more in love with it each time. Finally decided to purchase as a "to me" birthday gift. When I logged on to Amazon, there was an offer for a $50.00 shopping credit if you applied for an Amazon credit card. Since I am recently retired, didn't know if I would even qualify....but I did....sooo...it was being offered for $71.99...minus my $50 credit....well the math is a no-brainer....$21.99 for a Big Shot....CLICK!! Mine!!!! it is everything I assumed it would be....good job Sizzix...thank you Amazon!
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Crafting Picks. These are a decent set of dental-type picks suitable for wax, clay, or any other similar type project.
1) One point is that of the set I received, three were actually corroded on the knurled parts of the tools. Not sure about the quality of the SS, but for the price, these do the job.
2) The case, while temporarily useful, will likely not last for you as it is comprised of a cheap pvc and these are sharp tools that easily worked through the (my) case.
3) Finally, while I had a nice variety of pick tip types, certainly don't rely on the product photos expecting you will have exactly the same variety of ends (I didn't) or that the larger scoop-tips will be symmetrical (mine seemed handmade for the most part).
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It does what it is claimed, but one of the wires broke when I removed the battery holder. I needed to embed my own audio message into a greeting card. This is the closest thing to what I needed that I could find. It says on the package "Long-life lithium battery that's easy to replace......". It does not have a lithium battery (cell), but actually contains three LR1130 alkaline cells. Apparently, the design was changed and the packaging was updated because because there is also a blue circle that says, "Operates on three L1131 coin batteries." Fortunately, there are two of the items in the package because when I removed the battery holder from the first one to examine the batteries, one of the wires was caught inside and it stretched until it broke. The wire is not easily repairable because the entire thing is glued together. So I paid for two, but ended up with one good one. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/PictureThatSound-Any-Occasion-Recordable-Card-Set-of-2/dp/B002R1LL80/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">PictureThatSound Any Occasion Recordable Card, Set of 2</a>
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Saved a Book. I purchased an old, used Dick and Jane beginning reader for my grandson. In no time the pages were coming loose from the cover. The book was going to be a goner soon. I ordered this glue. I put a lot of glue in the spine, added tape to where the inside cover meets the pages, and I added tape to the outside of the spine. Then we stacked ten or fifteen pounds on it and left it alone for two days. The binding, now, is maybe even better than when the book was new. When I freed it from the weight, I opened the book the way I was taught back in elementary school. The spine was down on the table. Then I let the cover fall . . . front and back. Next I took maybe ten pages in the front, laid them down on the cover, and pressed my thumb along the inside of the pages. I did that to the back . . ten pages, lay them down, pressed my thumb along the inside edge. I continued through the rest of the book this way. Maybe with today's materials this is not necessary, but having done the folding of pages, I know my grandson is not going to crack that glued spine.
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An excellent adhesive. I use this glue for many applications. It is great for repairing plastics or bonding non porous surfaces. Pretty much the only thing you don't want to use it on is pleather, which will peel.
This is much more durable than cyanacrylate ("Super Glue" and similar) for most projects because it forms a slightly flexible bond (cyanacrylates form a strong bond, but because it is brittle, it lack durability). Also, unlike some other brands of flexible permanent adhesive, this dries clear (many dry in a yellow-brown color, which is hard to hide).
Be careful to clean the treads with a paper towel or scrap of rag before closing the tube, elsewise you won't be able to open it again!
For small repairs and applications I also recommend you squeeze a small dot onto a scrap of paper and use a toothpick to apply it...the tube does a messy job even if you get the version with the narrow nozzle, plus it oozes if you leave it open very long.
Anyway, overall, the glue works for a lot of things that just can't be glued otherwise, its a great tool for crafters or to have around for little home repairs.
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Win every time. I have found that decisions are much easier now that I have these very sharp and very tough scissors.
They cut paper of course, as one would only expect, and they do it smoothly and easily. But, and here is their great side, they resist the efforts of rock to crush them. This means I can succeed in any trial, whether my opponent throws rock and cannot destroy my scissors or paper and gets it neatly sliced in half. If they throw scissors of their own we just keep throwing until they choose paper eventually and I win.
Now, I'm sure you're saying, there are two problems with this:
1) Someone will just need to get a bigger rock. Well, I've thought that through and I have determined that a rock large enough to seriously damage these scissors would be much to heavy and unwieldy for most people. So I need only avoid contests with particularly strong people or people with access to earth moving equipment.
2) Someone will figure out my ploy and get a pair of their own super scissors, then I will be met with stalemate. This problem is one that really does give me pause. I cannot deny that given enough time, someone may indeed come to that conclusion. Fortunately, most of the people I deal with on a regular basis are rather stupid, after all they allow me to beat them at this stupid game simply because I threaten to stab them with a pair of scissors. So, I think I will have come up with another trick up my sleeve long before any of my microcephalic competitors reach that point.
I think that should set the record straight.
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Good with a little Tweaking. I really like the variety of tip-sizes in this set. I'm currently working on a 14" tall Elf in Polymer Clay and the large-tipped shapers work perfectly for this size. The smaller ones will be great for the small Fairies, animals, flowers and other woodland sculptures.
I withheld one star because of the unnecessarily-long handles which are very cumbersome to work with. I am a petite person with small hands so these seemed really huge to me. The overall length of the 2 longest ones is about 11 1/2 inches total, while the largest tips are about 1 inch long. So is there a large majority of folks who need a 10 1/2 inch handle?
The very smallest in the set is a total of 6 1/2 inches (the tip itself is 1/4 inch). Then 2 that are 8 1/8 inches long, 2 that are 9 1/4 inches long, and 2 that are 10 inches long.
I sawed off the handle-ends and now they feel fine in my hand.
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Not a true vanilla-vanilla...but keep reading. The good: Woweeee this scent is powerful...in a good way...later on. When the other steps are followed properly (wax type & temp, etc) this wonderful cake batter/buttercream frosting type vanilla scent has great throw. (I used it for tarts using Golden 444 soy wax). (By weight, .50 oz scent to 3.52 oz of wax, added the oil to the wax at 185 F, stirred to 125 and poured. Cured 4 days prior to melting.) Others noted a chemical type smell. I've experienced this as well when a) I heated the wax to a temp that was too high b) when I used too much oil c) when I didn't allow the wax to cure long enough (for 444 soy that was 2 weeks) Otherwise it's a pleasant, creamy, delicious, vanilla batter/frosting scent. This one is a keeper.
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I hate this thing. It does not hold tension properly, I used binder clips in an attempt to correct this with moderate success. Its also way way too small. The cakes it creates are tiny, it cannot create large enough rolls to complete even one entire skein of regular Red Heart. When the cakes get too large for the winder the yarn tangles in the gears and becomes a complete mess. I also tried to fix this by attaching a round piece of cardboard to the base. This didn't work. If I used this on all of my yarn it would make the, already substantial, amount I have triple and would create the problem I purchased it to fix, storage. Spend the money, get something better. If you want to destroy some yarn this is a pretty effective method.
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Wow, what a great hot glue gun. I didn't know where to start when it came from buying a hot glue gun. I was watching Youtube videos from Flite Test and I saw Josh Bixler was using this particular kind of hot glue gun and I went ahead and got it. I can't imagine using any other form of glue then this. haha I was able to crash my micro Trojan and micro Mustang into the ground countless times with easy repairs with this gun. I really love the low and high features of this hot glue gun. I tried both when repairing my foam planes and I realized that using it on high will melt your foam or damage it very badly. The lower setting is perfect for foam and it hasn't burnt me when it touches my skin. I can safely roll up the glue off of my fingers and toss it away. I did thought that the glue gun had a built in battery as it mentioned lasting for 5 minutes while being cordless, but then I realized they meant that's how long it'll take until it begins to cool down... Not really a big deal.
Josh, if you're reading this. I really want to say that all of your videos from Flite Test has inspired me so much with getting into the hobby. You and the entire crew does a great job at making wonderful videos. It would be amazing to one day fly with you and with Josh Scott too.
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Helped my trigger finger. I'm a 61-year-old man who works with everything from fine electronic soldering under a microscope up to a metal lathe, milling machine, tablesaw, etc. I was having a lot of problems with trigger finger in one hand and even modified an old bowling wrist support to add what amounted to a finger brace to try to keep from straining it (looked like something from the Borg!). It helped some, but not much. My wife (a quilter) suggested I try wearing these at night to see if the slight pressure would help. I thought the chances were slim to none but in fact, they were a huge help. So much so that as long as I wear these at night I have no problems with my hands. To be clear, I *don't* wear them during the day while working, just at night. I don't think they'd hold up to the sort of work I do anyway.
I can't say if they will help anyone else but they certainly helped me. My wife bought mine at the local Joann's, but these are the exact same product.
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Work great, they feel very solidly built - best kitchen shears that I can remember using. These shears are very strong and cut really well. I've had enough flimsy kitchen shears/scissors and these definitely are the opposite! They feel very strong and sturdy and I expect them to last a good long time. Of the 4 or 5 kitchen shears in recent memory, these are the best at cutting through raw meat. The curved blade seems to do a fine job gripping and slicing.
The only thing I'm not thrilled with on these is the clip that holds them closed - it kind of pokes, coming to too sharp of a point - I'm concerned that it could inadvertently scratch someone while they are carrying it.
Pros: they work really well, they feel very solid
Cons: the clip that is on the handle tips to lock them closed is a little sharp and could scratch someone carrying them carelessly.
I received a discounted product in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. If you found this review helpful - please click the "Yes" button below this review indicating so - thanks!
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Excellent Product for Quilters who Applique. EZ No-Melt Mylar Template Plastic is much easier to use and superior to the OTHER brand of no-melt mylar I used to use. EZ is totally transparent and thinner so tracing a pattern and cutting it out is a breeze. I use a sharpie to trace a pattern onto the mylar. If you want to remove the markings afterwards use a rubbing alcohol dampened cotton pad. The cut templates can be used longer because it takes heat better. *Please be aware that if you use a template shape repeatedly it will start to warp a little from the constant heat of the iron but it takes a while and keeping your iron temperature a little lower will help delay this. I will definitely buy this product again!
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DYI lamp base replacement. I used this as ballast for the bottom of two lamps, one a table reading lamp, and a floor lamp. The inner base plaster on both had cracked and crumbled apart. Even expensive lamps these days have plaster instead of the heavy iron insert they used to have. With age, or if you knock them over, the plaster falls apart like sand and you have a lamp that cannot stand. Not wanting to throw away very nice lamps, I tried this clay. A YouTube video suggested using quikcrete cement, but then you have to pour it over the lamp cord. This clay is moldable so you can keep a channel for the cord. I smoothed it flat with a metal ruler, which was easy to clean while the clay was wet. This clay does shrink some from the lamp base sides (the box warns you that it will do that), but fortunately stuck to the top of both lamp bases. I filled in the edge cracks where it had shrunk with a glue gun and used that glue to re-attach the paper-and-felt bottom as well. Both lamps are perfect again.
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Worked great- get condiment dispensers for best results. This worked well for a small color run. We had 11 kids running and 7 squirting powder (they just ran one-third mile out and then back, so they went past each color station twice). This was a little more than enough for that size group. What worked really well for us was buying clear condiment dispensers from Walmart. They had BBQ bottles in the grilling section, but they also carry them in the cake decorating section and the ketchup section. Each bottle held a half pound, so this pack would fill 20 bottles. Then they can just hold the bottles and squeeze and a nice puff of color comes out. It beat trying to throw it by hand and mainly just having a colored hand. We have a couple of pounds left over so I am going to buy just a smaller set now to supplement and take to youth group at church camp.
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Easy to Press Hole Punch. I have a connective tissue disorder that sometimes causes me discomfort and makes me lose strength in my joints. This hole puncher makes it easier for me on a "regular" day. I think on a high pain day it wouldn't be as easy to use. But it is a little softer/easier to press down than the traditional less expensive hole punches. Functionality wise, it works well. The holes are already placed perfectly spaced for standard 3 ring binders (and they are NOT adjustable). There is a lock feature which keeps the punch in the down position for easier storage (and keeps little ones safe if its in their reach). The paper trap on the bottom is spacious and can hold quite a few sheets worth of punch outs. It's also easy to open and clean out. I would definitely buy it again.
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LOVE THESE LITTLE MOONS. Perfectly Smooth From Top To Bottom. Completely See-Through Glass Embellishments. Great for any Craft Project. The Moons are Small...
1/8 Inch Thick and 1 n 1/2 Inches Wide. EXACTLY What I Needed!
I Received 23 Pieces In My Order, which is not posted Online, or on the box it comes in. The Colors I Got Are... 4 Clear, 4 Cobalt Blue,
5 Light Yellow, 5 Turquoise and 5 Purple Amathust.
TIP: The Plastic Window of the Package the glass comes in, has a Chalky Look n Feel. Which does rub off on some of the moons. Make sure you soak all the moons in a bowl of water over-night before using them to get the coating off. Once I did that, all the glass was totally smooth n clean and ready to use.
A Beautiful and Versatile Product. Will be buying again in the future! :)
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then it will fit fine. I gave this four stars because the leather . The case was not too difficult to put together. I bought the X-Large because the next smaller size's dimensions were too small for my LG Aristo. There is some empty space but if I put my phone is a protective cover, then it will fit fine.
I gave this four stars because the leather was kind of stiff and after I put on the finish coat, the top where the lid folds over developed a surface crack. I had to use some leather/vinyl repair to prevent further cracking. Also, the two small circular Velcro tabs used to hold the fold over lid shut is too weak. I used the leather/vinyl repair and glued them in place. It still didn't hold well. I read on another Amazon review (for a different size case) that the Velcro holds well on the unfinished leather but not if finished. I noticed that the Velcro portion on the underside of the lid (suede) holds very sell but the bottom part where the Velcro is stuck to the finished surface keeps falling off. I should have applied the Velcro before applying the leather finish.
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I don't know what exactly I expected but these papers are average at best. I've since ordered the Shinwazome Chiyogami origami p. Patterns were not as I expected, several are just small circle-type designs. Paper is extremely thin. In this package I found 3 patterns that I consider truly Japanese style. I don't know what exactly I expected but these papers are average at best. I've since ordered the Shinwazome Chiyogami origami paper. I thought of ordering it at first but it's abit more expensive and there wasn't any information on it - what size or how many sheets, etc. I think the designs, at least from what I can see on the cover, look more in keeping with my idea of Japanese style. Many might like this #1148 Japanese Origami folding paper but it didn't please me and for the project I have in mind, these papers don't excite, grab your eye or inspire!.
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no noticeable scent/fumes (which was nice for working on eight pieces inside. Color is thick and gorgeous, no noticeable scent/fumes (which was nice for working on eight pieces inside), dried quickly, very forgiving while you're working with it (wipe of mistakes while wet and they don't leave stains/marks), and the color didn't change at all when I cured my pieces. Only problem is that it's about as "easy" to work with as acrylic paint or fabric paint, in that it's a bit thick for doing detailed work and prone to looking uneven if you go back and re-paint any lines. I'd advise taking a very small brush and chopping the bristles short as probably the most convenient way of applying it. Bottle comes with a thin tip apparently intended for dispensing, but if you just use it, your thin lines are raised like bubble fabric paint. Even a thin coat leaves a noticeable texture, but it's very smooth. DEFINITELY would buy again!
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I can't Say Enough Good Things About These Scissors. I received these 8 inch, right handed Scission dressmaking shears/scissors lightning quick. I am newer to sewing but have been trying to really up my skills by practice, practice, practice. I had purchased some pretty decent scissors from one of the local craft stores. They were of good quality and also did a good enough job of cutting material. However, my husband used them one day when he couldn't find the scissors we usually keep in our junk drawer. He did not heed my warning to never use my sewing scissors on anything other than fabric. Well, once I found them after he had used them, they definitely did not cut fabric smoothly anymore. I was on the lookout for another pair but wanted to upgrade this time and found these. Like I said, I received them very quickly and they were packaged super securely. The scissors themselves came in a velvet lined, hinged case. The outer part of the case was very smooth and classy looking. The hinges on the case seem sturdy and quality made. The velvet lining is red and is on both the top and the bottom of the inside of the case. The scissors themselves lay sunken into a cutout scissor shaped area of the velvet bottom of the case. This ensures that the scissors are completely protected and keeps them from moving around when the case is closed (or opened). When I first saw the scissors, I was so excited because they were so "professional looking" I feel like a professional holding them! They do have a little weight to them, but not like they are too heavy, just solid quality. The round top portion of the scissors where I put my fingers were very comfortable. It just felt like the design of the scissors as a whole, was perfect for my hand/finger placement comfort. I experimented on cutting a few different types and thickness of material. Each cut was smooth and effortless. Although the scissors looked a bit big when I first opened them, as I have small hands, they didn't feel that way while I was using them. My husband also tried them and even though his fingers are much bigger than mine, they were equally as comfortable while he was testing them out on fabric. (Now I have to hide them from him) As an added plus, inside the case was an information card that tells you how to register your scissors, get technical information about them, and money-off coupons (who doesn't like coupons?) I can't say enough good things about these scissors! I am so in love with them!
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Soft? Not really, but great selection and GREAT CASE. When I purchased these crochet hooks I was so excited to get a good set of ergonomically designed hooks that would hurt my hands less than other ones do. These purport in the title to be "soft, but sadly, there is nothing soft about them! There are several kinds of crochet hooks on Amazon that really are soft and ergonomic. These are neither, to my hands. However, I began to think about how often I use the case they came in and am revising my review.
I really dislike giving a product a down rating, but having eventually found ergonomically designed hooks that really ARE soft elsewhere, I can honestly say that these were not soft to me. However, I used several of them and decided it would be wrong to return them as I did get some use from them. And, also honestly, I love the holder they came in and am considering buying another one of those! I did NOT contact the seller as I chose not to return them nor to ask for a refund, so this is not a case of them not doing their part. The only thing I am disagreeing with is the description of soft. They are hard enough that they sound like I am tapping wood on a table when I drop them. It does come with a set of 7 hooks from C to I US designations (from 2.75 mm to 5.5mm).
If your hands are not arthritic, this may very well be a great product for you. There is a great selection of hooks in this set and they appeared to be well made. They come in a really cool case that I have used to store other hooks in for some time now.
PROS:
Well made
Really cute storage case that is also well made
Although I think $36.99 a bit pricey for this set, I will say that the case goes for around $10 separately and so this set DID meet my 1/$1 rule of craft purchases (that is one use for every one dollar spent on it). In fact, I've used just the case to store my hooks and carry them around in the car, on trips, to family events when we would be sitting around chatting (as I can crochet and talk... but not chew gum and walk). Seriously - I love the case!
CONS:
Not really soft enough to be comfortable for my hands
The bag is really cute, though.
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Not as Described. FIRST: The picture clearly shows 10 DIFFERENT colors, including White which was a BIG selling point for me. I got 3 blues, two reds, two greens, one yellow, one orange, one purple and NO white. NOT exactly the variety advertised. SECOND: this stuff has so much wax in it, you have to have a roaring flame to make it work otherwise it just smothers the fire. I even added some gun powder and it still just sputtered. LASTLY: The colors are, at BEST, merely OK. The purple looks positively white while the orange is just an off-color grey. Best as I can figure, you'd need a bonfire and use the entire package to get any real colored effect from this stuff. VERY disappointed.
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Being used as a biodegradable weed barrier. After 12-years of indigenous rabbits dining on our front lawn, as with the various playtime activities, our Marathon II sod finally succumbed to the aggressive elements.
Under no circumstance, however, were we going to use toxic chemicals/fertilizers in the course of installing our new Marathon I sod, and this paper played a key role in this objective. So, as labor intensive and time consuming as it was, here's what we did:
1. We had the gardener strip off the battered sod;
2. I used biodegradable herbicide (white vinegar, a touch of salt and biodegradable dish soap) to address unwanted vegetation. This step was repeated three times;
3. I rolled on two layers of this paper;
4. I judiciously applied a layer of organic compost/fertilizer, and irrigated. I repeated this step three times;
5. I rolled on the new Marathon I sod.
6. The sod was pressed with a roller and irrigated. This step was repeated three times.
In two-weeks, I will used my Zenmuse XT thermal/radiometric camera to analyze the sod and adjust irrigation parameters accordingly.
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Set your expectations low and never be disappointed. Do you enjoy spending extra time fixing mistakes of bad products? Do you enjoy huge, gaping blisters after only a few cuts? Do you enjoy crying out to God, asking why bad things happen in the world? If you answered yes to any of these questions, these are the scissors for you! They barely cut, and when they do, it's jagged and uneven and, in the case of right-handed users, veers to the left. As an added bonus, the packaging comes pre-ripped open, saving you the time of looking for another pair of scissors. But, for the trouble, the joint is sticky and needs to be oiled. And they're so dull that they don't cut precisely; they squish and then cut.
TL;DR: Awful. Don't buy. Even if you're new to leather and looking for a cheap starter pair, don't buy these.
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Excellent tool! Same super-powers as Fiskars Data Comm Electricians Snip (9485 7097). Perfect for EDC & Go-bag. I used to work in telecom, on fiber network build outs and testing, in the early 2000's and I absolutely fell in love with the Data Comm Electricians Snips (Fiskars 9485 7097) snips that were included in my travel tools by my employers at Nortel. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Fiskars-9485-7097-Data-Comm-Electricians-Snip/dp/B000WS0618/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Fiskars 9485 7097 Data Comm Electricians Snip</a> They have lived a long life and are still going strong, some 15 years later. They can literally cut a penny in half with little effort. Imagine my shock, sadness, and surprise when I found out that with the crash of the telecom industry and the bursting of the internet bubble they entirely ceased production of these amazing tools. WHY?!?!
I had hoped to include these amazing cutting shears in the EDC (every day carry) and car go-bag kits I was making for family and friends for Christmas last year. I was crushed. Hopes dashed. The Best Scissors Ever were no more. I may have even wept. A little. It was stunning to me that Fiskars would simply not make these any longer. I mean, change the name because the industry was dying? Sure. OK. But to not make then at all? Unreal. Unconscionable!
Well, after much searching I found I was in luck. I found the Fiskars 12-94967097 Beading Snip <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Fiskars-12-94967097-Beading-Snip/dp/B000B7OST6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Fiskars 12-94967097 Beading Snip</a> that you're looking at and reading about right now. I also found out that it's virtually the same tool, save for a few insignificant changes. I'd say these scissors are about 98% the same as their long lost cousin. And, they fill the same shoes and fit the bill for all your tough cutting and shearing in a small size and compact format. The main differences are the standard handle (rather than ergonomic grips), the lack of wire stripping grooves in the shank (rarely used or needed anyway), and a squared-off pointed tip for snipping wire between beads, since they are beading shears, after all. (This nose format is in place rather than the totally rounded off nose on the data com snips which was allegedly "for safety while working" but in my estimation was really because many of us traveled on planes and needed to keep these scissors on carry-on luggage).
In any case, these things are amazing as they have always been. Same strength and thickness as before the minor changes and they will still cut a penny if you need them to.
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Excellent and fun. <div id="video-block-R2BLYANSA0TNGF" 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/B1Pd30qtrdS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/816zqFf%2BNGS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I purchased this from Taotuo and am very happy with the seller, and the product.
This arrived in perfect condition, and took about 10 minutes from being delivered to my first print.
Darker Prints
It took me awhile to figure out how to make the print darker, but as you can see in the video, you simply increase the carve time.
-My advise:
Cardboard = 10 - 20 (Or similar papers)
Leather = 20 - 30
Plastic = 20 - 40
Wood = 20 - 60
Adjust Focus:
I also printed on some 1/2" wood, in which I needed to adjust the focus of the laser using the screw-head at the bottom of it. You'll want to turn your laser up when it's not moving to accomplish this.
Quality:
The print quality of this is actually really nice, I'd compare it to a printer. I only use Black and White pictures, most of which I have been designing in Ink Scape (a free program). I would advise you use a line thickness of at least 15px, I have some prints with 40px line thickness and they all look excellent.
Overall:
Get this, you won't regret it!
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Best looms I've tried so far- wonderful for a beginner like me! . I've only just started fiddling around with these looms, but so far, they're far easier to work with than the Boye loom sets. These have the groove on the shafts of the pegs, but not that darned overhanging hook thing on the tops, so you can actually *remove* loops from them! As a knitting loom noob, I'm still trying to get a feel for what's going to work best for me, and those hooky tops don't- so the Darice looms have been the best ones so far, and the first ones that I've actually been able to experiment with, without getting trapped up in yarn tension problems. Gonna have to see if they have long looms, too- I'd like to learn both types. The plastic is sturdy, and the pegs stay in place well. I would wholeheartedly recommend these for anyone who wants to start loom knitting- they're easy to use, strong, and affordable. :)
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Where do I begin.... since acquiring . Where do I begin....since acquiring this magical product which solves so many of your household fixes. For example, putting it on the end of a USB cord to keep it from wearing out, you can put it on other plastic devices as well and it acts as a cleaner form of JB Weld. There were times before I acquired this product that I would just throw things away ,but not until I acquired this magical substance which can only be compared to finally finding a majestic unicorn or the Holy Grail. The packet comes in a multitude of colors to match the piece you are trying to repair. This product has limitless uses around the house, in the car or on the water in your boat. This product is a true lifesaver!!
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Worth it (no, actually, not worth it after all. One of my daughters wanted these and we were very impressed with the quality, quantity and variety of this kit. She loves making bracelets, headbands, etc. The experience even inspired one of my other girls to get one, so now we have two of these. This is something that keeps the kids very busy and it's a great value.
Update 09/17/17: The girls really love making these bracelets, but the rubber bands quickly deteriorate and and snap after just a few weeks/months. The quantity of what you get is a great value, but the quality of the rubber is lacking and they break after just a few times wearing them. You can see the cracks developing in the rubber after just a few stretches and before you know it, the kids are upset because the bracelets they worked so hard on are snapping.
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Large hearts. Works well for more than muffins. This is a great pan. I've used it for two different things now and it works perfectly for both. The hearts are larger than I had expected, but that makes sense since they are supposed to be for baking muffins. I did use them for pumpkin muffins, which came out really well. I'm not sure about this, but I think the silicone conducts heat more favorably than a tin pan because the muffins didn't have that hardened edge around them that can sometimes happen.
After making muffins, I used the pan to make heart-shaped glycerin soap! I added lavender essential oil and sugar so that the soaps would have an exfoliating aspect to them. Again, they came out really well. I really like this pan, though I think I should have bought two, as this only makes six large muffins or soap.
I recommend this product for its great multipurpose capabilities.
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Not the best, not the worst. I used this product when I was trying to sell my Honda Accord 2003 LX that had a few burn marks in the passenger side seat.
I followed the directions in which your suppose to add glue and fabric colors together until you make a shade that fits your cars fabric color.
I added to the glue over the holes and patted down the fabric pieces which covered the entire mark and then some.
Left the product on for 24 hours to be save and was happy to see that the burn marks were covered very well. Now was it perfect? not really, the color was still slightly off and I did not feel like re doing the mixture for a second round. This accomplished what I wanted which was to cover black burn marks which it.
Is this the perfect solution for fabric repair? No, was this a good, easy and cheap fix to burn marks or any kind of marks? Absolutely. It's honestly to cheap to at least not try before you fork over hundreds of dollars on expert repair.
In my opinion, gets the job done.
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Furniture saver. When I moved into my home, I had to leave my old couches behind because we defied physics moving them into my old place and because of the rush to leave, didn't attempt a repeat performance. Thankfully, I was able to get a hold of a beautiful couch with matching ottomans that fit my aesthetic and my new home. The downside, they had been shredded in a few spots by their cats and my budget was too tight to afford reupholstering these custom pieces. Knowing my cats would most likely follow suit, I looked up every kind of remedy and aversion therapy I could think of. Unfortunately, they were all very unattractive and they didn't work. It has been an ongoing frustration for more than two years of trying different things and they all failing.
One day I was cleaning the cat scratch tree, which they ironically never scratch, and I had a breakthrough face-palm moment. I should get some rope and wrap the areas that are shredded. I figured worst case scenario, I'd have to continue saving for reupholstery, best case, I'd have a new finish to my furniture and they would stop scratching it.
This rope was the texture and width that I was looking for and the color would marry well with the colors I already have in the upholstery and other decor. It took me a grand total of four hours to meticulously wrap and glue the rope onto a single ottoman, but the result was rustically beautiful. It almost looks like it was made that way. However, it took both coils that I purchased to cover that one ottoman. I still have the second and the couch. I should have done the math and bought all that I needed at once.
I have since repurchased 10 more to ensure that I have plenty to finish the project and extra with plans to tie in the rope to other furniture and whatnot. I will post photos when the project is finished along with any updates with how it holds up.
As of now, i have found zero evidence of the cats clawing the ottoman with the rope on it and I'm doing a little happy dance that something that was inexpensive and simple has finally worked!
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I love Mulberry paper. I use mulberry for printmaking most of the time, especially for block printing. And I've used this particular brand quite often. This is good quality mulberry at a reasonable price. I love the standard size of it, saves a lot of time when doing editions intended for framing. But I really got this package for the different colors. I like to use different color and textured mulberry papers when collage making. Also this paper is thin enough to use for Chine Colle and since Chine Colle is used as "touches" of color in printmaking just a few sheets of different colors is sufficient. This is a nice pack of several colors that can be used as chine colle touches in an edition.
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light and easy to handle. I got these for sculpting my beginner projects out of sculpy clay, I wanted some durable tools with range of different techniques to apply to my work.
I found these to be very durable, light and easy to handle, N ot to big of small, They did not seem cheaply made, I think i may even use them at Halloween time for pumpkins as well, In my opinion they should be up to the task. Compared to other sculpting tools I've had in the past which I paid way more for these are very similar in quality. Nothing I dislike on these, they met every expectation I had. I would recommend these to anyone looking to start out sculpting or has sculpted, they are great quality for the price.
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Best paints we've found. Wonderful product! My step daughter has very sensitive skin, when she got her face painted at a fair recently her whole face swelled up! So we haven't been able to let her get her face painted since then. I was so excited when I heard about this face and body paint. Hypoallergenic and vegan... And even made in the USA! We are happy to report, she had NO reaction and it was very easy to use and take off. She had a blast with it. We used the paints on our faces, arms, legs, and our backs! The paint looks more like temporary tattoos, rather than chunky or cakey like I've seen other paints turn out. The free stencils that were included were great since we're nowhere close to being artists! They were very easy to use and looked wonderful! Thanks!
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Work well, but not for long. Had high hopes for getting three good pairs of scissors at a decent price, but two years later, all but one pair are in the landfill. Out of the box, the scissors work nicely for light duty stuff - cutting single sheets of paper, etc. Within a year of use, all of the scissors had gotten a little loose, so any cutting required putting inward pressure on the handles while cutting. The scissors are connected with cheap rivets, not screws, so there is no way to tighten the scissors when they inevitably get loose. Then the plastic colored plugs over the rivets fell out. Ultimately, they just stop cutting well at all. If you need some disposable scissors for a limited time or a special event, these will do, but don't expect them to last more than a year or two.
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The best scissors I've ever seen in my life. Ok, I just received these today, from Amazon, thank you very much! I opened these scissors and I can tell u right now these are VERY high quality. This isn't one of those super cheap pair of scissors you might find at a $.99 store. These are top of the line and they cut beautifully. I was flat out impressed at how good these are, and no pair I've ever had before compares to these. These are definitely as advertised, and for the money you pay, it's a terrific investment for an office or general household product. I like these a lot and I will not be loaning them out to anyone. These are the type of scissors that you may want to keep a close eye on, because if you loan them out, people will see just how amazing they are, and they just might keep them, and you won't get them back, so if you buy these, definitely keep them in a safe place, and try not to loan them out, lol. I definitely give this 5 out of 5 stars, and it's very much recommended. Thanks Amazon! :)
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Clay to hard and dry to work with. I bought this through Amazon Warehouse Deals with damaged packaging. I normally love buying things this way however this clay was horribly hard and unpliable. I bought it for my toddler who wanted to be able to make beads and dry them. My husband and I worked the clay several times to try and make it more pliable for her but it was still hard and my hands hurt afterwards. I would have returned it but my three year old wanted to keep opening them to see if the other colors were better. I don't think it's the brands fault more than how long it has been sitting somewhere. I stick to buying clay at Hobby Lobby so I can tell if it's fresh or not.
The one positive is I purchased the brights and I loved the variety in the pack. There were even some metallic looking clays in there.
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Don't bother with these scissors. Worst scissors ever. I usually like the Fiskars brand and some of my favorite garden tools are Fiskars, too. These scissors, however, are not good for much. I had a nice pair of serrated Fiskars that I used in my kitchen for everything; cutting paper, opening packages, cutting packing tape, etc., but they wore out and are not available any longer. These do not cut paper in a straight line, come apart when I cut tape, and I cannot see what they are good for at all. They are also big and clunky, so I cannot put them in my pen jar where the others were kept. I cut the palm of my hand taking the sheath/sharpener off. I am not satisfied in the least with these.
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Play Dough That Lasts. Peace of Mind if Eaten. . The one thing that I hate most about most play dough is that it dries up and turns into useless chips of brittle junk. And with kids, this really can't be avoided cause they WILL leave it out and by the next day, you have to throw it out cause it's useless.
But this Eco Dough can be brought back to life with a little vegetable oil. I've tried this and it really does work. So you may have to pay a little more, but it's worth it to have dough that lasts.
AND...your kids WILL try to eat play dough. Is just a fact, they will.
But at least with this dough, if they sneak some in, you know it's made from natural ingredients so you don't have to worry about what kinds of toxic stuff they just swallowed.
Just my two cents. :-)
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Best punch around. Did over 300 punches through 100lb paper. The Martha Stewart punches are the best of all the hand punches I've tried.
They work smoothly, have pattern printed on them to easily line-up a row of punches, and can be punched with one hand.
Aligning the corner punch to the side punches is fairly easy as long as you follow the instructions. The paper must be certain widths to fit an exact number of side punches to get them to align properly with the corner punches.
Punch set lasts a long time, have done over 300 punches with the set so far and it's still going strong.
It does not work as well on paper over 100 lb cover weight or on heavy card stock or multiple layers of paper glued together, the edges get a bit rough when trying to do really heavy card stock or multiple layers at one time.
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Mold is a little on the small side and the antlers are delicate, but a little persistence and the result is perfect. I purchased my wife/daughter a bunch of these for a holiday present and we're spending so much awesome time making unique candles- and it's so easy! I do recommend mold release spray, which smells at first but dissipates quickly. We've had success with beeswax and soy, and recently started melting crayons into the wax for all kinda of great colors. These are high quality molds and we expect many many more uses in the future based on how well they are holding up. Very quick learning curve and TONS of resources online for tips and tricks for the best results. Highly recommend!
On caveat to the moose is that the antlers can be very fragile when removing from the mold. I recommend mold spray and letting the candles sit in a cold room/outside for at least 24 hours. After we started doing that they came out great!
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Perfect For Repairing Brown Leather Furniture. I bought this brown in color Duck tape for one reason only. To repair the arm rests of a brown leather office chair. Let me say, I could not have found a more perfect color if I was Bob Ross himself.
Note, this is listed as "Mud Puddle" on Amazon. It's actually called "Chocolate" now. Same color, better selling name.
The arm pads of the said chair were beyond trashed. But after 40 minutes of carefully applying small strips/pieces of tape, the arm rests look almost like genuie leather. My co-worker looked at the repaired chair and could not believe how good it looked. They really look like they have been re-wraped with leather. In the future if I ever get a camera or a camera-phone I will upload some photos.
This tape is really tuff and better colored than your standard gray Duck tape. It's a little pricey, 6.30 a roll, but if this is the color you need, spend the cash.
There is another brown leather office chair that needs repaired in my office I work at and I plan to fix it this week.
In conclusion, great product, and great for repairing brown leather furniture, if applied correctly. Will not look bad at all.
Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go google Duck tape and see if it's really made from ducks...
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Very fast heating glue-gun; lightweight; reliable. Reviewers who complained of this gun not advancing glue should be aware that getting hot glue into the rear feeding mechanism will prevent the roller inside the rear tube from coming up and advancing the glue stick. That happened to the refurbished gun I purchased here on amazon's marketplace because the previous owner had pulled a hot glue stick out the back causing melted glue to drip down into the feed mechanism. It was easy enough for me to fix by removing the melted glue.
I bought this dewalt glue gun to replace an exact duplicate I had purchased elsewhere and accidentally plugged into 220vac... I like the fact that this model heats up very quickly -- about twice to four times as fast as my other two glue guns.
The refurbished model I purchased on Amazon's market place did not work correctly when received: the previous owner had gotten glue into the feeding mechanism, causing the feeding mechanism not to work correctly. I had to dig out the melted glue. After the quick repair job, the gun worked perfectly -- heating glue sticks in just seconds.
Some pros compared to other brand/models of glue guns:
- This gun heats up very quickly, significantly faster than the other guns I've tried;
- Very lightweight compared to other "professional" guns I've used;
- Very reliable and smooth (feeding) mechanism compared to cheaper (sub-$20) models I've used and owned.
The only thing I would wish for in a glue gun: maybe a longer power cord. I have a battery operated glue gun that doesn't work very well on battery power, so I am hesitant to wish for a portable glue gun.
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Great set for the price. The Wife has been knitting for years. Since we have recently gone through a huge move and most of our stuff is in storage, she was constantly frustrated by not having access to the most basic (but essential) knitting tools. When I found this set, I figured it would be perfect for her and so I decided to get it and surprise her with it. She was pleasantly surprised and I think it meets most of her needs. She commented that the only thing she felt like it was missing was a good cable needle, but I have already seen her use at least half of the pieces on the intricate scarf she was working on, and she switched out her stitch markers as soon as it arrived.
From my wife: My only real complaints are the lack of a cable needle, but that is easily remedied. The stitch counter is a little clunky and not the nicest on the market, but it gets the job done, as long as I remember to log my rows. I like the diaper pin style markers, and like that I could take them off and move them without having to knit to their place in the row. That being said, they can make knitting a little more "clunky" and like to be in the way, but as I continue to knit with them, I am getting used to them and they are working fine for what I need them for. They have not come undone as of yet. The tape measure is nice, just make sure to look for the 0" line as it is not the end of the tape. All in all it is a good set, and comes in a nice clear zip pouch to hold all of the supplies. I am happy with my surprise and plan to continue to use it as I keep knitting.
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Great Little Wheel. I had seen this wheel here on Amazon and I thought on it for a year before purchasing the item. I had read the other review and decided that I had to try this wheel because I can't afford a full-sized wheel and my husband is in the Army so I want a wheel that can travel and also fit in a small house the next time that I move.
I shopped around to see if there was a better price and though I saw it for a better price, the shipping was OUTRAGIOUS! I ordered from Amazon because the shipping made it a value. Not only did it cost less, it also took less time because Amazon ships UPS, as oppposed to having it trucked across the country!
This wheel is so quiet. I had been using wheels at the local community center and never did I realize that they were noisy until I got this little baby. I can watch a movie or listen to the radio with no troubles when I am using this wheel.
The wheel is also very easy to clean. I did have a little trouble with the drip pan but with a minimal amount of practice, and after watching the DVD that came with it I have no trouble with it anymore.
I love that it comes with two buckets. My tools go in one bucket and water in the other so that everything I need is right there as I need it. They sit on either side of the motor, which you can see as the brown part that is sticking up behind the splash pan.
This wheel does not come with a foot pedal. You can order one, but I wouldn't because I love that the speed is constant and can't be altered by accident because I wasn't paying attention to my feet.
The wheel comes with bat pins and two pats. I did not care for the plastic bats that came with it but I think it is just a matter of taste. They work just fine and are easy to find at my local cermaics supply store.
I did not buy the folding legs that you can get for this wheel. I would love to have them but it's not in the budget, so I have mine on a plastic storage tub. Amazingly, this wheel is so light-weight that it has been a perfect base for throwing until I get the legs.
I brought this wheel to pottery class because we had a shortage of wheels and it was a hit! Everyone had to stop by for a look and they all were impressed with it. I have never centered more than 5 lbs of clay on it but I believe that if I possessed the skill to attempt it, this wheel could keep up with me.
This is a great buy and I recommend it highly.
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The silicone has been in and out of the freezer for 8 months now and has retained its durability while still being fairly easy t. Originally this Christmas gift for my mom was intended to help her create gorgeous votive-sized candles in the shape pictured with the product. However, she has found an alternate use in making large individualized ice cubes for her tea. The silicone has been in and out of the freezer for 8 months now and has retained its durability while still being fairly easy to clean. Although pink is not the color she prefers, the usefulness of this product has helped her overlook that feature.
Do double check the size to make sure it is what you want. This mold works great if you want to make decorative votive candles or slightly bigger than average ice cubes. Even if you get a color you're not a fan of, do not fault the product based on that criteria. Otherwise, enjoy!
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good starter hit. This is a you get what you pay for deal. It's cheap and a good starter kit for those just building their leather working skills. The leather is a bit thin and you don't want to make any mistakes sewing because there's just about enough thread for one attempt. All you need is a few stamps, some dye and steady hands. Check out "How to" videos on YouTube if stuck. It'd be a nice supervised summertime project for a youngster, no cutting or hole punching needed. Trace it before you put it together, holes and all, then if you decide to buy raw vegie-tanned leather and do your own, you'll have a pattern, of course you'll have to buy the button snaps (and rivets if you want to add them).
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Beautiful, Girly, Feminine Cut-outs - 45 Unique Designs - 90 Pieces. This product comes with 90 pieces!
This product sort of comes with duplicate pieces. There is two of each design (45 total unique designs), however, one set is with glitter and the other is without.
I love having a second copy of these cut-outs. Most people would probably be annoyed of having multiple copies of the same image. However, I am glad to have a second copy in case a cut-out gets bent, ripped, lost, or such.
There are so many beautiful designs that are perfect for what I want to use them for!
I love all things with glitter and sparkles, so that set is my favorite, but I know I will still use both sets.
These cut-outs are a little bit thinner than most of the other cut-outs Ive worked with but not the absolute thinnest! However, it is best to carefully handle and store these cut-outs.
Some of the cut-outs like the hello, butterfly, leaves, and swirls, have such complex shapes and are even thinner. This makes for them even harder to work with since it wouldnt take much for the butterfly to lose the bottom of its wing or the o to break off from the hello cut-out. Then you would be out those cut-outs. Heres where youll be thrilled there is a duplicate!
Some of the other cut-outs, like the Just a note to say thanks, I pick you, Beautiful, Friend, and This is True Happiness, cut-outs are thicker and are more stable to work with.
I really like the beautiful girly colors and the more feminine shapes like the flowers, swirls, birds, and butterflies.
My favorite cut-outs are, Beautiful, Happy, You are my Sunshine, Cuteness, and the pink bird with a flower on a tree.
My least favorite cut-outs are, friend, and just a note to say thanks. However, these two cut-outs are super cute they are just not fitting for what I want to do with these.
I would absolutely recommend these cut-outs! Please note these particular cut-outs are very girly and feminine. I think you would be disappointed if you planned to use for a more general boy/girl family craft projects.
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Love this Product! Wish they Sold it in Larger Sizes. I love this product so much! I just wish they sold it in larger sizes because if you mess up, there is no way to reverse the mold back to putty form. You simply have to throw it away and make a new mold. You also have to be careful how long you kneed the mold together because I found that when I completely got it to one solid color, it was already starting to harden. I discovered that as long as you get the two colors close to mixing together (even if there are a few white swirls in it), it will still harden properly. But, at least you know it works right?
I have used this to make many molds of items I've wanted to replicate for my resin jewelry/pendants and every time, they have come out AMAZING! LOL I guess hence the name "AMAZING Mold Putty". It works great and is very flexible when taking the resin cast out of the mold. You still have to be somewhat gentle with the molds though. I wanted to test the durability of the dried putty after it was a mold (out of one of the molds I screwed up) and with enough force, you can tear the mold but I had to pull pretty hard in order for it to rip in half. So it is fairly durable as long as you're not super rough with it. I highly recommend this product to anyone who wants to make molds for anything whether it's candy, resin, soap, etc. Works great,but like I said, I just wish they sold it in larger sizes because I would definitely purchase the larger size if they had one.
- UPDATE 01/22/2016 -
I've switched to making plastic molds for my resin pieces & prefer that method to Amazing Mold Putty. With the plastic method, pieces always come out shiny and I find the plastic is more durable than the Amazing Mold Putty since you can actually tear the Amazing Mold Putty if you're too aggressive with it.
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Buy the knife, toss the sheath. Ill be honest, I bought the knife... not the sheath. As you can tell by the other reviews, the sheath sucks. It is just terrible, but it will do till you replace it with leather or something kydex you made yourself.
The knife however is beautiful. Sharp, nice edge, great shape, excellent carver.
You SHOULD modify the handle a bit to your own preference, add a bit of grit to improve the grip a bit. However, its wood, most people buy and plan on modding the handle a bit. Even if you take your dremel or soldering iron and write your name on the side thats prob good enough.
Highly recommended. A very nice whittling and wood carving knife.
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Issues with operation. I bought this as a Christmas gift for my wife. It worked for a few minutes, then the power supply started shooting sparks out of the connector (yes, the connector plug, not where it makes contact with the jack) as it was plugged in. In addition, when the board is plugged in to usb only I can get connection via serial to the board and can change settings, etc. but as soon as the power supply is plugged in the serial connection drops entirely. An email to the seller has had no response.
The frame/steppers/control board all seem to work well and the unit was pretty easy to put together, despite the poor manual.
Update:
I was able to contact the seller. They offered to replace the supply for $20 shipping, which is the price of another 24V supply. I replaced the connector on the power supply with one from digikey instead. The machine seems to be working okay. I had some issues with the serial connection dropping (I think due to electrical noise), but I think I was using a cable without a ferrite choke. I have since replaced the cable. Additionally, I leave the 24 jack plugged in and disconnect the power supply brick instead. This seems to have solved the communications drop issue from connecting the supply.
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Hitech scissors. I really like these scissors due to their advanced technology. Who would've thought? I've only tried using these on a few things like cardboard, paper, plastics but so far they seem to cut well. One thing I've noticed that felt slightly awkward while cutting thicker material is the handles flex too much for my liking. It seems it's part of the design to cushion your fingers but in my opinion it's a hindrance. The blades do feel slightly less sharp when I put my finger on them than steel types so it would likely be safer when handling. The rounded tips adds to this safety factor. I like the small size of these and also the fact it won't rust. It has a nice appearance as well.
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I really like all these new super lightweight jackets that just compress . I really like all these new super lightweight jackets that just compress into the tiniest stuff sack. Just one issue. They are freakin fragile!! You spend 300 bucks on it and it rips so easily. And on top of everything, you can not sew those things. This product is the solution. Just cut a patch the size slightly larger than the hole or tear and you are good to go. Repairs in seconds. Plus it blends very nicely. With all of the color choices you can match just about every jacket.
The applications are endless. Sleeping bags, tents tarps etc etc etc. I highly recommend this product!!
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Overall very happy with these hooks and the case. Received these today, and already completed 2 Irish Lace squares for a shawl in short order.
They are very comfortable to use. The handle is like anti-fatigue. The hooks are smooth and the work is easy going. The case is lovely and fits the hooks perfectly. It is well made. The stripe case is very visual so you easily see it if you misplace it, to find it in your tote.
I rated these 4 instead of a 5 for two reasons:
1. All the hooks are the same color. I knew this when I bought the set, but having different color hooks is something that has been ingrained into my head for more years then I will admit to. There is real value in different colored hooks, so you can - when needed - use light colored hooks against dark yarn or the opposite. The handles are very clearly marked in Letter and MM, and it looks to be in the handle and I could not scratch it off so I am confident that this will not wear off.
2. They are shorter overall then standard hooks. They may be too short the ends may poke into the palm of your hand if you have large hands. My hands are a solid medium size in gloves and they just fit perfectly. But I do miss the extra length.
Overall I am very happy with the hooks and the case.
FYI the case is available empty on Amazon. The case is made for the length of these hooks, and is just a tad too short for standard hooks. It will work, but it does not roll smoothly because the hooks come right to the end where the "keep the hooks in the roll top flap" folds over creating a touch too much bulk.
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Great punch for the price. I'm using this punch to make bottle cap crafts and magnets and it is very pleasant and easy to use. Requires a light effort to squeeze and punch, so your hand does not get tired if you are punching a lot. You can turn it upside down and see exactly where you are punching and punch upside down easily. Used another reviewer's tip to keep the blade sharp by punching through aluminum foil and this seems to work well. I was getting frayed edges when trying to punch handmade paper--put a piece of slightly thicker card stock behind it and then the circles came out perfectly. It also helps if you punch quickly rather than squeeze the lever slowly. Either way, I think it is much quicker to trim up some frayed edges with this than trace circles and cut them out by hand. Would definitely buy this product again.
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Easy to use @ home pace paint. This product is perfect. I was very pleased with the depth (amount) that was in each pod! I am especially happy with the glitter in the top right square. It is a liquid which makes it very easy to apply. The colors are creamy, go on skin smooth and the colors are bright, even on dark skin.
We often Moss out on face paining at public events because the make up has caused skin irritation in the past. This hasn't given us trouble by being waxy or hard to remove. It stays on well, but comes off with soapy water.
If you have kids that love the dress up and playing make believe this is an at home must!
I did get this at a great deal and am offering my review.
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Manufacturing was sloppy at best, even considering the natural raw material. Well maybe 2.25 stars. It is bone; it is a folding tool. Manufacturing was sloppy at best, even considering the natural raw material. The tool I received has a gentle curve its full length. While aesthetically pleasing, unfortunately it does detract from its functionality as a straight edge. The edges would have been better as well had they not had the undulations across the length of the tool on both sides, but they do match nicely with the varying thicknesses of the tool, especially the thinned section toward the middle. From my perspective, this is just a write-off. It's more trouble than its worth to me to send it back. Look for the Darice tool instead of this.
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Best buy for the buck. I love the Creative Versa Tool. The tool heats up quickly and burns cleanly. Also have the ability to control the temperature level is a great feature that some other similar tools don't have. The grip around the base stays relatively cool to hold, again compared to similar tools. After using it for a long time or on the highest setting it does get a bit too hot to hold. Compared to similarly priced items this one is by far the best. Similar tools on the slightly cheaper end don't have the temperature control feature, which is great for detail and shading. Also the cheaper models don't have the same grip and get hot way faster making you need to work in shorter sessions or need a glove. Also this comes with a plastic case to store the tool and the various points that come with it. This tool is the best one to buy for the price, spend the extra couple bucks the cheaper models don't really compare and the next better models are way more expensive
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Perfect. About 10 years ago, I was in a Crabtree & Evelyn when the sales girl introduced me to their Wisteria line of fragrance, powder, bath, etc. I immediately fell in love with it and since then have not wanted to wear anything else. You can imagine my dismay when Crabtree & Evelyn gradually began to discontinue this line of fragrance, I was literally depressed. Then recently I discovered Oakland Gardens Wedding & Home Decor's essential oils Wisteria. I began making my own perfume and body powder with it and it's perfect! The match is indiscernible from the Wisteria I was using that I can no longer buy. THANK YOU so so so much for making this product, and PLEASE do not discontinue it. I will be heartbroken. I will buy this for the rest of my life.
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Absolutely Not Recommended and Even Lubricants Don't help. I made the mistake of ignoring the feedback from others because I have always liked the Fiskars Brand and could not believe that they would put out a bad product. This is the balkiest, least pliable, most uncomfortable pair of travelling scissors I have EVER used! EVEN AFTER THE APPLICATION OF INDUSTRIAL GRADE LUBRICANT THE SCISSORS STILL WILL NOT OPEN WITH ANY EASE. This is a dangerous product because you end up cutting your fingers on the blades as you struggle to pull the scissors open and then to close it back. It is absolutely the worst pair of scissors (small, travel, folding) that I have ever had the displeasure to handle. I cannot recommend this scissors for anyone who sews , knits or embroiders on the go because it is dangerously difficult to open. The only good word, the blades cut well but that one redeeming feature cannot make this a good product. The packaging says this product is designed in Finland but manufactured in China. Previously all Fiskars products were made in Finland. Clearly the change from Finnish production to foreign production is seen in the lack of quality that is evidenced by this product.
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Glue Dot Junkie. Today I tried a new to me craft whore product called "Glue Dots" for the first time. In typical fashion I had no clue what I was doing with this new fangled crafter lady technology, and the first few results of my "Glue Dots" applications resembled a day old booger unpleasantly smeared on the back of a wrapped candy bar.
However, I quickly got the hang of how to work these little, individually wrapped, miracle, polka dots of sticky wonder. By the time I was almost finished with my craft project I was scrounging around my work area like a friending junkie, as I mumbled to myself, "I just need three more "Glue Dots" man...just three more, and It'll all work out.".
I suggest buying more than one package of "Glue Dots".
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I love my Knit Picks Yarn Ball Winder. The Knit Picks Yarn Ball Winder is a fantastic gadget to have! I am new to knitting and love being able to create simple yarn cakes that are easy to store. Setting up the yarn ball winder was a little difficult for me. The written directions on the box were not quite clear for me because I am a very visual person. I looked up how to initially set it up on YouTube. Once I got it set up I have been able to wind worsted weight and chunky yarn skeins that are easy to use when I am ready for them. I had originally purchached the Hobby Lobby brand yarn ball winder and I did not like it at all. It was cheaply made and my yarn turned into a mess. So I took it back and purchased the Knit Pick Yarn Ball winder on Amazon and I am very satisfied. I love how simple it is to use once it's set up and I also love that it can attach to most edges for winding and does not take up a lot of space.
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Cool and Very Creative. Inkadinkado... what a name! This well-made stamping set has everything one needs to create colorful custom projects. Fun for the whole family here. Circular and ovals can be created using the 'gears' and the eighteen stamps supplied. Or, you can use the beautiful patterns individually. Dress up a greeting card and envelope with the stamps. If there aren't enough patterns in the kit, more can be purchased. An endless supply of creativity! Perfect for scrapbookers! This is a well made product. The only drawback is that the stamps and gears cannot be stored in the colorful package unless you take the time to carefully cut the plastic 'bubbles' in a way that they can be returned to the package. That's what I did... I cut slots in the tops or sides to access the contents so I can replace them and store the package on it's side. Works fine!
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I received my Bondic pen but never received my two additional Liquid Refills. They were bought and paid for but never received. I received my Bondic pen but never received my two additional Liquid Refills. They were bought and paid for but never received. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Bondic-Liquid-Refills-2-Pack-The-World-s-First-Liquid-Plastic-Welder-Bond-Build-Fix-and-Fill-Almost-Anything-in-Seconds-Your-Hard-Fix-For-Sticky-Situations-Bondic-Works-Where-Glue-Fails-2/dp/B00Z7NNOWQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Bondic Liquid Refills. 2 Pack. The World's First Liquid Plastic Welder! Bond, Build, Fix and Fill Almost Anything in Seconds! Your Hard Fix For Sticky Situations. Bondic Works Where Glue Fails! (2)</a> I really like the device and sorry I had to rate it so low because it was not delivered.
Please review and take action.
Thank You
Frank Lepre .............
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great for patterns, not paints. The mixed reviews for this product make sense to me, but it's perfect for what I bought it for, which is pattern drafting for sewing and creating templates for carpentry. It's sturdy and doesn't tear easily, but is easy to manipulate. However I would not want to use it for painting or really any kind of serious art: the paper is a bit transparent, and you would need to double or even triple layer it to get a completely opaque backing. It also feels like it might bleed or curl with wetter paints. If you buy this to use it as 'craft' paper, like I did, you will be very pleased; but if you buy it as 'art' paper, I think you will be disappointed.
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Repaired our sofa. My husband ordered five of the tan 4x8 patches to repair some large tears in our soft leather sofa. The leather had dried along the stitching and was starting to tear along the top and on some of the bottom cushions. Some of tears were six inches long. The MastaPlasta patch did a good job covering all of them. Where the tear was on a curved and wrinkled section of the sofa, my husband cut the material into several smaller pieces and then carefully applied two or three overlapping on the torn section. The material feels like real leather and one week later our patches are still sticking well. Luckily in our case the tan color closely matches the color of our sofa, I really don't notice a patch unless I'm looking directly at it. It's a little pricey and we spent about a hundred dollars for the patches, but it's still cheaper than reupholstering the sofa. My husband thinks that the MastaPlasta will extend the life of the sofa for three or four years.
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I was hoping a manager would get on the phone and help but I wasted my time on the phone for a total of . I would not buy this Royal & Langnickel Soft-Grip Embossing & Stylus Set I opened the package and tip fell out of the handle!!!! I then checked the other 2 and they came out as well. I Contacted Royal brush MFG. They said they would not replace it unless I sent picture.
I was hoping a manager would get on the phone and help but I wasted my time on the phone for a total of 30 minutes. I asked to speak with the boss and they just left me on hold I called back 3 times and they did not pick up the phone. The fourth Time I called I was told the boss was not in and they could not send a replacement without a picture or his authorization. I felt like the customer service really did not care.
So if you have the same issue this is how you may be treated I would just purchase a similar product from another manufacturer. This was a lot of hoops to jump through for a $6.39 product that probably cost 50 cents to make. I wish I could have reviewed the product but it was non functional right out of the package.
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Fun, Easy -- Great Results. I've been interested in Washi eggs ever since I saw a demonstration by some women who were making them during a Japanese festival. They really are amazing -- the most skilled of Washi egg artists can wrap the paper so that the seams are invisible and the pattern matches up perfectly all over the egg, shrinking and rearranging with the curvature of the egg (doing this is harder than it looks).
This kit is a great introduction to Washi egg making. It contains two wooden eggs with stands, varnish, a paintbrush, four pieces of chiyogami paper and instructions. The extra paper is great so if you mess up on your first try, you've got enough paper to try again. The extra paper could be used to make more Washi eggs using real eggs after you've decorated the two wooden ones. The paper itself is of high quality -- nice texture, good thickness, nice and stretchy. The patterns are cute, but the beginner Washi egg artist might have trouble if he or she attempts the perfectly aligned seams and pattern consistency seen in the pictures. If you're just looking for a fun craft, however, and aren't concerned with producing a Washi egg masterpiece, the end result is quite beautiful and worthy of displaying proudly or even giving as a gift. This craft looks more difficult than it actually is and you'll be pleasantly surprised with the end result. If you are making these as a gift, the recipient will amazed with your artistry and talent, thoroughly impressed with the effort put into painstakingly covering an egg with decorative paper. (You don't have to tell him/her the truth if you don't want to!)
This product gets four stars rather than five because the included glaze leaves much to be desired (mine arrived fully solid and therefore completely useless) and the instructions, while clear and useful, are oversimplified. You could use the enclosed instructions to produce something that is pretty and would look nice sitting on your shelf. For a more polished look, I would suggest measuring your egg and cutting the paper down to a smaller size so that the ends and edges do not overlap as much. If you want the egg to look even better you might want to cut the strips into thinner sections, cut off more of the angled end portion to make the "picket" sections longer (you don't want to make the actual paper longer, you just want to make the "picket" section of the ends take up a larger portion of the strips than the instructions suggest), and try to lay the strips so that the patterns match up with the changing curvature and size of the egg. There are better instructions available on the internet, should you care to search for them. Perfecting your Washi egg technique will take some time, though, so be patient and you will improve as you continue to practice. You'll also have to experiment a little and find what works best for you through trial and error.
Overall, this is a great product and I highly recommend it. This would be a fun activity for kids, even teenagers, and people who are into crafts and like working with their hands will enjoy it as well, especially if they see it as a challenge and strive to make the perfect Washi egg with invisible seams and perfectly matched pattern edges.
All in all, this is a great kit. I highly recommend it as a fun craft/activity, a great gift, or for making beautiful gifts. Whatever your reason for purchase, you'll be very satisfied with this Washi egg kit.
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issues with the stand but beyond that a great bargain glue gun. I got this glue gun because it had decent review and was a pretty good price compared to store prices.
I also got it because it said it had a fine point.
while i think the manufactures and I have a difference of opinion on "fine point" it was comparably smaller than a standard glue gun but i wouldn't call it fine.
it did however have a lot of control with the nozzle and i was able to do fine lines after a few test runs that made the glue almost not noticeable.
I was fortunate enough to read the reviews and got the same glue sticks that were made for this since some people said it leaked if you DIDN'T use them. and it didn't! i have no idea if you use a different brand of glue sticks if it would leak.
the on off switch was a great touch and made it so i could use it when I needed it and turn it off if I didn't for a while. that said I still unplugged it when I was done just in case.
also the glue never got SUPER hot. I actually have always somehow managed to burn myself with hot glue but surprisingly this got hot enough to bond things but no so hot as to be a worry if it came in contact with my skin. i could have just been lucky though.
it also heated up pretty fast which was really nice.
now the reason it only got 4 stars. the stand is terrible.
well the stand is not TERRIBLE but the combination of the stand the lightweight body and the heavy cord and cord placement i could NEVER get this to stand up with the stand it would ALWAYS tumble over. so it almost always laid on its side.
besides the stand issue this was a great gun for a great price.
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Didn't work for my purpose, but does turn to rubber. So it does what it says it does. Turns to rubber, awesome. I like it. It's cool. I can see it fixing lots of things like a broken charger or a crack in the wall. I personally used it for a pot handle that gets REALLY hot when it's on the stove, hoping it'd enclose that heat and make the pot, well, hold-able. It didn't work. The pot's handle is still super hot to touch. Kind of a waste. I didn't exactly read up on Sugru being able to retain heat or anything, so I can't say it's their fault. HOWEVER! Another lame thing is that the black color was super messy. It got all over my (clean) hands and stuff. Really icky and inconvenient. Aside from that, no issues.
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NOT Extra Jumbo. This is not an extra jumbo punch, I have no idea why they would even call it that. It's more along the lines of .5" x .75" if that, and cuts a very small oval. I had to send the item back - a waist of my time that I truly didn't need.
I gave it two stars because it actually does make a nice punch BUT by calling something extra jumbo you expect a very large punch and without exact measurements on the package or product page one has no idea what they are actually buying. Uchida said I was buying an "Extra jumbo" punch and what I bought was actually an "extra small" punch.
I removed three stars because the product isn't what it says it is or even what it appears to be. Does it function? Yes, but it certainly doesn't do what it is supposed to, which is make an extra jumbo punch.
Uchida needs to rethink their packaging and names. If you are on the market for punches of certain sizes I would stay away form the Uchida brand. Uchida tends to name their punch sizes rather than give measurements which is confusing and makes it extremely hard to know what you are buying.
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Ruined puzzle. This stuff ruined my puzzle finish. I used a professional painter's brush (Purdy $25) and applied as per instructions.
FYI, I have painted professionally in the past, so I am well versed in painting, staining, varnishing, etc.
The problem with Mod Podge is that every brush stroke showed when dry. It did not smooth and flatten like paint or varnish. Where the original puzzle finish was smooth and shiny, after Mod Podge, I was left with a coating with obvious brush strokes covering 100% of the puzzle. It almost seems like Elmer's Glue would have made a similar finish. This looks horrible and I had to throw the puzzle away. The attached photos should illustrate this problem.
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no matter how much I stir it there are always little specks of beeswax in the final product that make the texture horribly gritty and annoying to use. This beeswax doesn't blend into oils properly... even when I melt it to being completely liquid and combined it with coconut oil over heat, no matter how much I stir it there are always little specks of beeswax in the final product that make the texture horribly gritty and annoying to use. I used this beeswax to make a pomade and these beeswax particles made it near unusable. I recommend getting a solid block of yellow/natural color beeswax instead of these white pellets if you are making cosmetics. For candles I suppose this would work, which is probably what I will do with my remaining wax.
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