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In previous purchases I was very happy with it. I have been ordering this soap base for soap making for several months. In previous purchases I was very happy with it. It was packaged as pictured and I liked that it was thin enough for my kids to cut and was separated into squares so they could easily determine how much they should use. I ordered more the other day and it arrived promptly today but the package looks nothing like it used to. It's just a big chunk wrapped in Saran Wrap (I attached a picture of what I received). My kids haven't tried cutting into it yet and I don't think I will let them as it's much thicker and much harder to cut through. While I am able to cut this to melt for soaps, they really enjoyed making their own soaps and I'm disappointed the packaging has changed.
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but this brand of glitter you will notice a pretty hefty amount of gritty sand rather than full glitter. The crystal colored glitter is reasonable due to the coloring but this brand of glitter you will notice a pretty hefty amount of gritty sand rather than full glitter. Not to mention it is less of an amount than what it looks to be even if the amount is clearly and properly stated, you get an idea by the jar there is more when there is not due to the huge "stacking" indent under the bottle. Like I said, this color is fine to have the gritty sand but when you move to the colors like pink and blue, you can clearly see the sand-like "filler" product in it.
*The item was as advertised in the description, arrived in the correct time frame and was shipped well and all intact upon delivery. When the price is right, Amazon is my number one go to for almost everything. The Prime membership is (a lifesaver sometimes even) well worth it if you shop often enough online and the fact you can keep things in the cart until the price drops makes the sight with or without the membership a huge shopping tool. Thank you.
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Excellent for Cutting Denim. Very sharp scissors - you'll want to ensure that you do not loose the plastic protective covering. Even when the blades are in the locked position, the point of the scissors is also very sharp and could easily pierce your skin. These scissors are very light weight and the blades are approximately 1 3/4" long.
Nearly every pair of scissors can easily cut through paper. Fabric however is a different story. I have to regularly hem my daughter's pants and I was really surprised at how well these cut through the denim - even when it was folded over.
The lanyard won't last long - it's rather cheaply made. Mine was defective right out of the box which was no big deal to me as I really didn't intend on using it. In the image of the product you can see a silver bullet looking part on the lanyard. This part is threaded so you are able to unscrew the scissors to detach the corded lanyard so the lanyard isn't in the way when you are using the scissors. The threads on this piece were stripped so the cord won't stay attached. Again - I don't mind but I bring it up so you can make an informed buying decision.
You'll want to be careful when locking the blade into place. The locking mechanism is just a piece of plastic so it could snap if you try to force it open or closed without having the handles completely depressed. If that happens then provided you haven't lost the blade cover, you'd simply hold the scissors in the closed position and put the blade cover on for storage so you don't have sharp scissors floating around in your storage area with the blades exposed (remember that these blades are spring loaded so they will naturally be in the open position - and again they are VERY sharp). Although there is a screw under the plastic cover that can be turned to adjust the tension, I found that the tension was fine right out of the box.
This will definitely be part of my sewing essentials - I really like them.
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A must for anyone who crafts. I sliced everything from a newspaper to cardboard. The cutter held up well; sharp and fine enough not to tear the newsprint but tough enough to cut cardboard. Amazing! I had a learning curve in figuring how to hold and press for various materials--the technique is more complex than using a regular razor blade sort of cover. I was frustrated at the beginning, but once I got it, I started to really like it! I'd definitely recommend practicing on junk paper before trying this cutter on anything important. I did not try this cutter with fabric since I don't sew or do any sort of fabric craft, but I imagine it wouldn't work well on fabric as fabric wouldn't have enough resistance to stay still for the blade. I suspect that fabric would bunch up!
The cutter is a bit wider than most pens I use but was still comfortable to hold even with the increased pressure needed to cut the cardboard. It's a little harder to hold when cutting the inside of sharp corners simply because my arm and hand block the view. It takes a little twisting around and slowing down to get a sharp, mitered corner. That would be part of any cutter, so not a drawback. More of an FYI.
Overall, this cutter is very pleasing. A must for anyone who crafts!
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I really did love the look of this but its made so its . Well, I really did love the look of this but its made so its very hard to take out the finished product, I was hoping it would have been a two-piece mold or something, but its not. Also, the top of my mold was thinner than the sides which make it a little unnerving to push the mold out. Im thinking about making a hard cast around this mold and cutting the sides so it will be better to take the finished product out.
The product was a little smaller than I had hoped, but I think that was more my fault for not reading correctly, I just loved the mold so much. Im knocking one star off because of the thin top and another star for not showing how the mold itself looks. When I ordered, only the finished product was shown and I should have been a better buyer too.
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Great idea...but. This kit is great idea,everything you need comes in the box. Or so you think. The glue was dried up,but no big deal,we have craft glue around here! Then we started on the doll. The clothes are not sewn on but rather placed with double sided adhesive strips. Which should make it easier,right?! Nope. HUGE pain. The strips are very hard to get off the backing. My daughter couldn't do it on her own and I couldn't get them off after a while either. (I'm a crafty mom and usually have lots of patients with these kinds of things) So,if you want to make this make sure you have: craft glue,double sided tape,lots of time and patience galore!
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My new favorite tool. This is one of my new favorite tools to use! A must for any yarn crafter! As an avid knitter and crochetter, there comes a time when I would need to make a Pom Pom for one of my project. I used to do it the old fashion way, creating my own cardboard template. But the process was so daunting that I would sometime avoid the project all together. I have seen these Pom Pom makers in the stores before, but never thought about trying them. After all, can they really be all that different from my cardboard templates. Well, I am glad that I did try! It is such a breez to use these Pom Pom makers, that now I am actually looking forward to using them and making more projects with Pom poms. They are so easy to use that even my 7 year old daughter can use them now. The instructions on the package are a little confusing, but there are plenty of tutorials on YouTube that do excellent job of explaining how to use this product. If you like to craft with yarn and make a lot of Pom Poms, I would highly recommend purchasing this product.
The large size Pom Pom maker makes a nice large Pom Pom that can be used on a child's or adult's hat. And the smaller size great for baby size hats.
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Adset09. 12 rolls. Great price. Great quality. In this set, you receive 12 rolls of washi tapes measuring at 15mm x approx 10m (a little over 1/2inch x a little under 11yards), which is pretty standard. Really good amount of tape. 3 of the rolls came individually wrapped, and the other 9 did not. The unwrapped tapes have a matte finish. These can be written on with a ball point pen. I'm not sure what kind of finish is on the wrapped ones, I haven't opened those yet. The tapes stick really well, like a well made washi tape, and removes with ease. You can probably reset the same piece of tape several times just as long as you're doing so on a clean surface. These tapes do not leave a sticky residue. The stickiness is comparable to the more well known brands like MT. I love these washi tapes by Allydrew so much that I purchased several other sets by them. See photos for more info.
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Boards to cut for bottoms of a purse. I ordered these boards to cut and place in the bottoms of some purses I own that flop all over the place. I'd read a blog post about placing cardboard, plastic (expensive) or these type boards in the bottom of a purse to help. They are thin enough that I believe they will do exactly what I hope - give the bottom of my purse some strength and balance so it doesn't fall over! These are "stick-it" type but I imagine you can just cover it in material if you'd rather not have the Styrofoam showing in the bottom of the purse. I'll come back and let you know how it works.
June 11 - the board works beautifully in the bottom of my purses! I am satisfied because they help keep my soft-sided purses balanced. One heavier purse required two boards but I just stuck them together - worked great!
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Mixed Feelings... Good for Light Use. Ordered this on the recommendation of a friend who had purchased it and enjoyed it. Got it in and tried it out quite a few times and have had mixed feelings.
Pros:
1. Easy to use. This tool is very easy to slide the cutter in and out to allow to not hurt anyone.
2. Lightweight. Not much heft to this product so it doesn't cause muscle cramps in my hands after extended use.
Cons:
1. The ceramic blade is a little odd to use. It is really hard to tell which side is the "sharp" side to be able to use to cut things. When I was using it to slice vinyl it would easily get stuck and not cut through like my Xacto blade does.
2. Lightweight. While I also listed this as a pro there comes a time when the weight of the product doesn't allow you to provide enough tension to cut through some things.
Overall this is good for light duty cutting of materials but not my regular everyday needs for vinyl in our wood sign business.
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though I would have liked the image I transferred to come out a little . Purchased this paper to transfer images onto wood; though I would have liked the image I transferred to come out a little bit darker, the first few pages worked just fine. I left the unused paper in its plastic bag and put them away for a couple of weeks; when I went to use them again they never worked the same as when I first received them. The images I transferred came out really light and had to be redrawn each and every time. I tried using different writing tools, pens, pencils, embossing stylus, none worked to get the images to show any darker. I thought it might be the wood I was using so I tried several other types with little success. Maybe I stored the sheets in such a way as to damage the paper or maybe I wasn't pressing hard enough, who can say? All I know is I was never 100% satisfied with the darkness of the transferred image and regardless of the consequent results I would probably have come to the same conclusion, which is that I would not likely purchase this particular brand of paper again.
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Incredible material. I bought this originally with Dragon Skin Q to test out both materials in comparison to each other. Ecoflex 00-30 (shore 00-30A) is quite soft and incredibly flexible. In thick castings is has 3 times more stretch than Dragon Skin Q and has little resistance, allowing more fluid movement for animatronics and masks. Also it's quite runny, so handle with care when pouring out A and B especially in small containers!
The advantages of Ecoflex is that its vicious nature allows the air bubbles to natural move toward the top, resulting in minimal to almost completely bubble free castings. The resulting castings are quite soft and almost flesh like, unlike the firmer Dragon Skin castings. Unlike other soft silicones, does not leach fluid upon curing (strongly recommend premix A and B in their containers prior to using them in casting).
Disadvantages are the long cure time, it cures in 4 hours but will cure faster in hot room. Extremely thin edges will rip from constant movement, so reinforcing them will help preserve the them. Like Dragon Skin Q, ultra thin castings will rip with enough force, usually past the breaking point.
I haven't tested Silc Pig with it yet, but it can be tinted to any color using Smooth-On's Silc Pig Pigments.
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Not good for detailed projects. I bought this item when the kind of moldable plastic I usually use was out of stock, and this seemed like it would be a suitable alternative. Unfortunately, that turned out to be very wrong. When hot the plastic is incredibly sticky, and it begins to cool the second it touches your fingers - the result is a messy clump of plastic that's extremely difficult to work with, and usually hardens before you can peel it off your hands.
This product would probably be fine for projects that involve a mold (I was able to seal holes in a project with relative ease, since that didn't involve much manipulation of the plastic), but for any project where you need to sculpt or make fine, detailed items by hand, steer clear.
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Great little scissors. I love my OLFA rotary cutters because they are of great quality, so I thought just go with other products they have. I have a Gingher small scissor and it's just not as good as this one. The openings on these are great on your fingers and the tips are nice and sharp for detailed work. The scissors are also very light. The first day I got these I used them to make catnip toys and they were so comfortable to use around small objects. Because they are light and the shears aren't thick as some others out there, don't expect it to do wonders like cutting through layers of denim or such, it's mainly for small work and they are perfect for that. I wish I got them instead of the heavy and clunky Gingher small shears.
These are now my favorites for trimming threads, clipping corners, notching curves and such, really nice! I also see these scissors on many sewing blogs.
The price for these are ridiculous from other places, and the seller shipped these out so fast via First-Class Mail in a bubble envelope. So for around $13 including shipping, I have some cool scissors that I look forward to using and are an OLFA brand :D I highly recommend!
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These were fantastic for my April Fool's Day joke on my co-workers. These were fantastic for my April Fool's Day joke on my co-workers. I'd read about the hassle of peeling off all of the backings, so the night before April 1 I peeled off the backings on a bunch of them and stuck them to some smooth paper so that I could peel them off easily.
I think I put around 200 of them, maybe 300, all over the office--inside printer drawers (so that when you open the drawer they look at you, but don't interfere with the function at all), on phone buttons, on computer monitor edges, all kinds of places. Some of them are still there almost a year later, and people still smile when they notice them. (Some of them STILL haven't been noticed. I guess I was a little too good at hiding them!)
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Craft Center MUST. I purchased a bottle of UN-DU six or seven years ago at a Scrapbooking event. I LOVE it! It smells, much, much better than GooBGone and the smell doesn't linger forever. The little "thingy" that is attached to the cap is wonderful to "scoop" up a glued piece of cardstock or embellishment that is firmly attached to your card or your scrapbook page. No matter how wet you get it to get the embellishment off, it dries immediately and your card or your scrapbook, OR YOUR EMBELLISHMENT is not ruined. You're ready to glue again. I LOVE it so much that when I finally used it up, I hunted forever for it. Hobby Lobby didn't have it, nor did Joann's, so I went to AMAZON and thank goodness there it was. I wouldn't use anything else. It's a must have!
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Best in the PaperClay Business. It is pretty easy to use..y'know what? You gotta be kidding me if you didn't manage to get the shape you want with this clay. It is, as I've already said, SUPER EASY! Not like any other clay I've used.
Air-dries from just in a couple of hours to days depending on the thickness of the clay. Pretty hard to distinguish if it is cured though. I just waited for 2 days to be sure (It WAS pretty thick). One thing I did to check is to touch it: if it is kinda wet, cold, but hard then it is not completely dried yet.
Sanding wouldn't be a problem, as long as you have the greasiest elbow in the world. I really don't need to say that sanding is tedious no matter what (although I kinda did). The dust, during sanding, would travel everywhere. To my work table, the table right behind me, and inside my lungs, so just a little heads up on clean-up.
I didn't try how hard it is when it is dried though...but it'll survive as long as you don't intentionally hit it hard.
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the mica is a very fine consistency and works well to add shimmer to my . I purchased these mica powders to add to my polymer clay sculpts for shimmer and metallic projects. they arrived quickly and we're packaged securely the micas were packaged in individual zippy bags similar to what you would receive a pair of earrings or necklace in. The bags were then placed inside of a larger bag and taped with packing tape, which made it a bit difficult to open but a secure packaging. There was a bit of looses powder inside the larger bag from the smaller bags leaking but not enough to be a problem. the mica is a very fine consistency and works well to add shimmer to my clay. As a side not i did use these powders to add a bit of sparkle to my makeup for Halloween as I was going as a fairy and they did not irritate my skin so if you plan on using these for cosmetic purposes i think it would work well.
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Versatile Duck . Inspired by little yellow Minions (<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Despicable-Me/dp/B0042U94UQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Despicable Me</a>) and Wulfstan's <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Duck-Brand-Despicable-Me-Printed-Duct-Tape/dp/B00CYQ36GS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Duck Brand "Despicable Me" Printed Duct Tape</a>, I must share in exalting the qualities of this humble (but remarkable) stuff. Despite all the wonderful Duck Tape colors here, I ordered one called Brown, or Mud Puddle. That is the color of where we live, desiccated along with grumbling toads thirsting for rain. Rather than use weather-stripping (which would also dry out here) inside our poorly designed clerestory windows, I simplified things by covering the gaps between the brown wood & outside elements with this sticky stuff. The tape works like a dream; good thing when you're up on a 17 foot ladder, doing repairs to keep dust & spiders out. I'm not a nimble as Minion, but this tape spares me from constantly having to rescue my long-suffering spouse from dreaded arachnids. Happy fixing!
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What a rip off - bad description and terrible company response. I just rec'd this product, among others, and I can't tell you how disappointed I am. I teach others how to quill and so am familiar with quilling and the strips. Do NOT be deceived by the pic. The colors are nowhere near what is depicted! What I just rec'd is loaded with lots of muted, washed-out colors that few would want to use, other than red, white, ivory and a yellow. The primary prob. is that the pkg. is loaded with an over-abundance of black, gray and charcoal. The blue is a pale, washed-out teal - not bright blue as shown. There is a "melon" color (according to the company) that is not shown in the pic that is also muted and blah. I called the actual supplier of this brand (Lake City Crafts) and first spoke to a woman who answered. She said that they had a manufacturing prob. getting some of the colors (so apparently they just decided to off-load all the ugly colors no one was buying and put them into this package). When I said I bought it from Amazon - the air became instantly "chilly" and she said she'd switch me to the owner as there was nothing she could do. He ("Ron" ) came on the line and without a doubt was one of the coldest, meanest men - a BULLY - I have ever encountered in business. He said I should call Amazon and NOT him!! HE doesn't sell on Amazon so he has no responsibility. But I reminded him that these are HIS packages that he supplies to other re-sellers in addition to the same packages that are on his website also with the erroneous colors and package # that I got and even HIS website does not reflect the true colors that *I* got. "Too bad, call Amazon", he said and "Good luck reaching THEM". I told him Amazon was the best on-line company I've EVER dealt with and he doesn't know what he's talking about. He said I've obviously never been in business ... (no, only 40 years in business, sir!). It seems, and I am assuming, that I'm not the only one to have encountered his attitude and that's probably EXACTLY why he's not selling on Amazon - can you imagine with his lack of responsibility? Anyway, he had absolutely NO interest in making his package right and COULDN'T CARE LESS. I will never recommend ANYONE buying anything from his company - he has no pride, integrity and/or concerns about his products and their quality whatsoever.
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Great for apparel related work. I have to say that these are some of the best tools i've ever worked with.
I work in the apparel industry and these are handy for a number of things.
-Ripping seams: We were taught to never use seam rippers on garments when undoing seams, as they are not sharp enough and actually pull the fabric and distort the lines. They had us use razorblades or scalpels instead, but these are safer than using a plain razor blade and much more convenient than a traditional scalpel.
-Patterns: I also use them to cut out my patterns. Mostly on straight lines, and for more detailed patterns, but it makes it quick and easy!
-Thread: It also has a little groove for cutting thread when retracted, lighter than a pair of snips!
I'm sure i'll discover more uses for them, but they're a must have in my shop!
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Need better method to change blade. I do like the handle shape. Much easier to hold. Doesn't roll off the table. However when it comes time to refill the blade for the first is where this blade loses points with me. My husband and I both had trouble removing the end. Looking inside around the inside edge once we finally got it opened we saw what looked as though it was lightly glued shut. My husband is very strong and was able to finally get it open. It took some time. I almost returned it. So if you buy this have some non marring pliers or something on hand to open the end at least the first time.
Many times those that buy items with handles like these have hand issues. So making it so hard to open defeats the purpose in my view. If you have any kind of hand issue you might want another model.
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Works great for Medium Kikki K time planner. I purchased this for my wife- so I will let her write the review:
Thanks to my planner community I found this gem for a great price. It works perfectly for the medium Kikki K Time planner and since the rings are the same as the personal size Filofax this will work for that size of planners as well.
PROS:
I like that its easy to punch through 5ml laminated pouches (made my own dividers) very easily and with little effort.
I like the size is small and compact so it doesn't take a lot of room
I like that I took it right out of the box and was able to use it right away.
It's a sturdy hole punch.
CON's:
So far so good. I can't say that I have had any issues with it.
If you are in the market for a personal size punch for planner insert size 3 3/4 x 6 3/4 this is the perfect punch for you.
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Nice assortment of sizes but rubber tips aren't well made. I have several rubber tipped sculpting tools that I love and use all the time. Unfortunately, since I've had them for years, I no longer remember where I got them and there are no identifying marks that would show the original manufacturer. When I saw these tools on Amazon, I decided to order them in hopes that they were similar to what I have.
Unfortunately, they aren't.
For starters, they're larger than I thought they'd be, although that's not at all a problem for me. In fact, I like the larger size (see photo included). They're not all huge and I considered it a nice mix of sizes. For variety of sizes, I'd give 5 stars.
Where I was disappointed, though, was in the quality. The metal ferrules pop right off of the wooden handles. That wasn't really a biggie. I just went ahead and pulled them all off and glued them on so that they'll stay. Problem solved.
But there's no way for me to improve upon the quality of the rubber tips, unfortunately. I generally use my old rubber-tipped tools for more of an overall smoothing effect when creating sculpted details. They smooth in a way that metal and wooden tools cannot. However, a number of these new tools have rubber tips with tiny bumps, snags, or cracks in them. Every bump, snag, and crack on the rubber tip (no matter how small they are) creates an unwanted mark on the clay which makes the tools somewhat useless for the purpose I use them for. Other than the lack of smoothness, the overall quality and flexibility of the rubber used for the tips seems okay.
When I ordered these, I was amazed at the low price for an assortment of nine tools. As it is, it was a waste of ten bucks. I would have been willing to pay double or even triple what I paid if the rubber tips had been better made.
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Nice but blades dull rather quickly. I got these for cutting paracord strands. Embroidery scissors are really the best thing for precision-cutting of paracord given a messy cut tends to unravel the ends. Initially these were excellent; however, the the blades have dulled a lot faster than some other products I own, which has left me on the fence with these. I am going to have to sharpen them more than I expected. They are most certainly high-quality, ergonomics, and great for precision cutting...but I was hoping for blades that went a little further. I give them 4 starts because of the great build, and the easy break-down to sharpen.
For fabric, these are probably great. But if you are cutting yarn, paracord, or any sort of weaved material, I think you will be surprised with how quickly the blades dull.
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Damaged, late, and useless product. Like many of the other reviewers have noted, this product arrived with a damaged cap with the glue leaking all over the package (which has a terrible, terrible odor that will make your house stink for days). It also took close to 6 weeks to receive this product as Ontel is an overseas company (didn't notice that on the order page). Finally, the product did not work at all. I tried several applications and followed the directions, but it did not bond plastic parts together as advertised (broken sunglasses).
BTW, Amazon should consider making overseas company information VERY clear on the order screens to alert customers.
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Not a real Rainbow Loom. The "Rainbow Loom" came with several parts missing. It was clearly a fake loom. I purchased this for my daughter because she wanted one of her own after her brother had bought one locally. When she pulled it out of the box it looked totally different than his! Then we realized the trademark and copyright markings were all missing from the box and instructions, the pictures were all blurry, and there were other little differences in the packaging and the printing. It would have been okay if the fake loom had still worked, but it didn't have enough posts to make a full sized bracelet and when she did one row it came out about a third of the length a bracelet would be. Furthermore, since it was missing parts she couldn't even really make anything. I was really disappointed (and so was my daughter)!
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Best scissors I've found. This is my second set of Fiskars. Which is good, because I needed strong scissors to cut the zip-tie that bound this pair to the package. My other Fiskars are the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/5-in-1-Multi-Purpose-Scissors/dp/B00472NNUQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">5-in-1 Multi-Purpose Scissors</a>. Both that and these Mixed Media Shears are top-notch scissors that will cut with precision through some pretty gnarly stuff.
These shears are expressly for "thick and heavy mixed media" like "fabric, paper and more" and they do have more cutting power. I tested them first on the 1/16 inch cardboard of the packaging. It cut right through, although it did require some thumb muscles. I think you'd get pretty tired if you had to use them for more than a few minutes. The action is pretty tight, but I believe some WD-40 would improve it, if you had a project that required you to use them all day. The ergonomics for my smallish man hands is very good.
(I didn't test the WD-40 because I don't want to get these dirty -- even though they have a lifetime warranty. The other day I caught my wife opening up a package with our previous Fiskars, slicing right through the tape. Nothing gums up scissors faster than cutting packing tape. For that reason, I may just hide this second pair :) .)
These shears have "Amplify" technology, which as near as I can tell is just a pin that extends on one side to give a bit more leverage. How much does it help? Hard to know. I tried to cut a penny but it couldn't do that. It cut through thin leather no problem, though.
Overall, I think I prefer my Multi-Purpose Fiskars for everyday household scissor use. The extra leverage in this pair is overkill for me, personally. However, if you are someone who works with fabric or thick paperboard or just wants to be ready, in case, I wholeheartedly recommend these Amplify Mixed Media Shears. Whatever you do, I recommend a Fiskars brand product. In my experience, they are excellent and durable. The best scissors I've found.
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They came in about 2 weeks so that was great! The feathers did come in a flimsy envelope . Thankfully, these arrived much sooner than the 6 week expected arrival time (which I did not know of until I placed my order). They came in about 2 weeks so that was great! The feathers did come in a flimsy envelope but none were damaged so it was fine. HOWEVER... the feathers are much shorter than I realized when I placed my order. Another "reviewer" commented on the same issue. These feathers measure 11" to 12" from the bottom to the very top of the feather. Not what I had expected. I cannot do a vase arrangement with these. But for the price - not sending back. I will just have to come up with another use for them.
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Not the Duct Tape I'm use to. The MAX-4 Duct Tape was what I wanted as I had aluminum rods I was using for gun rests when set-up for Geese in a corn field. I originally put non-marring MAX-4 tape on the rods but it didn't stick well, only to its self. I didn't want to waste the tape and time and take the non-marring tape off so I thought the Duct Tape would work well going over top the non-marring tape. It didn't stick nearly as well as I had thought it would and I don't know why. Usually Duct Tape sticks to anything but after being on for awhile the ends came loose and I had to put more Duct Tape over the loose ends, sometimes several times, until it would stick.
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I love the way Viva Naturals Organic Shea Butter feels on . I love the way Viva Naturals Organic Shea Butter feels on my skin. It's such a good moisturizer for elbows, feet and heels. it leaves my skin feeling silky smooth and smelled very nice too. I am using it to make body butter and other health items for the skin. It spreads easily and mixed well with my essential oils. Its' really versatile and can be made into a lot of products which makes it a nice thing to have around the house. It also relieves the itch from the eczema on my hands. I have also tried various products and home remedies to fight my unruly and frizzy hair. I tried this cream on my hair before washing and I love the results. It made it much easier, manageable and my hair was very shiny after blow-drying. It's also completely organic which is perfect. I am extremely pleased and would recommend this product to others! I have to disclose that I received this product at a promotional discount or for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
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A satisfying indulgence at a bargain price. So I had this idea of framing up my 50's and 60's music heroes as art for my music room. Obtained some great prints as well as an old 50's concert bill featuring twelve act's including Buddy Holly etc. When I checked the cost's of having the local art houses frame and mat it I was shocked. It was the most expensive part of the process. Then I saw a "You Tube" video on this unit. A quick calculation told me if I would recoup the investment in framing up the twenty pieces I had amassed.
Added comfort was the saving's, via Amazon; versus the local Hobby Lobby. A quality unit with an excellent DVD that prepares you for the basics. You can get as creative as you want;as long as you have the patience to honor the learning curve. You can buy bulk mat boards precut at the Hobby Lobby at a reasonable cost (cut from their remnants,so the quality is good) to start with. When I am finished I plan to share the unit with my daughters. If you are a DIY person, then you will enjoy this purchase.
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Works great. Squeaks, bit fixable. I bought this to make cakes from skeins that tend to game tangles in them, like a particular popular name brand that you can usually get pretty cheap, to wind leftover yarn, and generally to neaten my stash. I saw in reviews that or may start to squeak. And or did, on the first day. Doesn't bother me much, but I did hit it with some WD40 today to see if that would silence it, and it did. Just sprayed it through the openings in the bottom and tilted it around a bit to spread. Much quieter now.
Outside of the noise, it works just fine. Makes decent cakes and that's all I wanted. Just make sure you hold the feeding yarn for tension. I have it set up on a bar stool next to where I crochet. Love it.
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Not really necessary but kinda a MUST . Ok, I know the title of this review was kinda an oxymoron to say it's not really necessary but then it sorta is a Must-Have. L0L But lately I've gotten into cardmaking and making Shaker cards is one of my favorite types of cards to make. I was using my general craft scissors to cut up slices on Foam Tape to make the border which contains the sequins and shaker card materials inside. The foam tape is very sticky and left adhesive residue on my scissors making them hard to use again for another craft. I usually wiped off the adhesive residue with some Goo gone solution which works great but I was having to do that every time I cut Foam tape with my general craft scissors. Over time the blades on the scissors started getting dull and I sharpened them but I just didn't wanna cut Foam tape with them again as cleaning was tedious. I purchased these scissors and they are amazing !! I cut some Foam tape earlier for a Birthday Shaker card I am making and it did not stick to the scissors or gummy up the scissors at all. Plus the tiny precision blade made hand-cutting images out really easy than using a full sized scissor. I highly recommend these scissor if you're cutting any type of sticky adhesive whether it'd be Self-Adhesive fun foam, Duct Tape, or Full Adhesive sheets. You can't go wrong with Fiskar brand anything whether it's Scissors, Paper Trimmers, Paper Punches, etc. with the Lifetime Guarantee why would you buy anything else ?
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Particles are almost a millimeter in diameter. I got this glitter to use for a "chill out" jar for my toddler. If you're into toddler crafts, basically it's a jar that you fill with water, glue, food coloring, glitter, and corn syrup. The glitter moves about as the toddler moves the jar. It's supposed to not only be memorizing, but it's also supposed to help them calm down--or "chill out."
For my craft, I needed a good weight to my glitter. In stores, I'd found small (and expensive) jars of glitter that I worried wouldn't have the right weight to float up and down. I didn't want just a clump of glitter--the weight needed to be substantial, if that makes sense.
I found this jar and was happy with the price (who knew glitter was so expensive?!) and the little particles looked to be about the right size.
All in all, I'm very happy with this purchase. While the jar is relatively small when you have two glitter-loving toddler girls, it's definitely the right weight for my chill out jar project. The particles are slightly under a millimeter in diameter, which is on the larger side for glitter. This is definitely a type of good-quality glitter that I remember from my childhood...not the tiny stuff that I keep seeing all over the place.
I took a photo to give you a better idea of the size. Hope it helps!
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Great for encaustic artworks. You can't ask for a better set of tools to get started in encaustic wax art or simply up your game. The great thing about these is you can work in the wax and add texture, then rub on or paint on color into the indentions.
You can also smooth out your works with great detail, or work in your liquid colored wax.
Although it's a 12 piece set, it actually is far more because, as you can see, the tools are two sided. Whether needing to do very detailed lines, or carve thick indentions, or get super creative and experimental, this is made for carving and playing.
These will remind you of dental tools in the way they are made and their weight. They'd also work well for a clay artist and come in a tool kit you can roll up when done and store all together.
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Great polymer clay. Ive used this clay for years. FYI; Make sure your work area is spotless as the clay is like a magnet. It will pick up the tiniest spect of dust. Wash your hands before you start. Plus every now & then. Once you got it soft enough to sculpt with it have a clean paper towel to lay your work on. The heat from your hand will cause it to get way to soft & start to stretch. This is not a bad thing about the Sclupey. All polymer clays do the same thing.
Buy a small toaster oven with a tempeture setting on it pls a oven thermometer. This way you can test to make sure the tempeture is right. Work in thin layers and let it cool before touching. Tinfoil makes a good armature plus you use less clay & it bakes all the through. Dont use styrofoam it will expand and crack when baking with your clay on it & use glass eyes or sculpt your own.dont over bake or use you house oven. Because of fumes from the clay that you don't want in your food.
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Scissors that are easy on the hands. This is the pair of snippers I am using to make rag quilts. They are very comfortable in my arthritic hands and I am able to keep snipping much longer than with any other pair of scissors. The locking clip is easy to use and I haven't noticed it slipping, as some reviewers have mentioned. They are quite sharp and the small, pointed tip is perfect for precise control. The only drawback is that they aren't sharp enough to cut through all the layers at the seams of the rag blocks so I have to cut through the seam layers and then clip again through the original cut to cut through the blocks themselves. The pointed tip allows me to do this with precision. Once I figured that out, snipping became a breeze and my hands didn't hurt when I was done.
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Great, funtastic Sculpey. I buy this every couple of months. I use it for making all kinds of figurines, flowers, jewelry. the possibilities are endless. I mix oil or acrylic paint with it to create a myriad of colors. If it gets too sticky, I lay it out on wax paper and let it dry for a day or two. I have thrilled family and friends with beautiful gifts of clay. This clay will harden at 275 in the oven. Keep it in for 10 min to firm it up then let it cool completely and add on new parts. Cook it longer to make it more sturdy, but be sure to let it cool completely before handling it. This is the BEST price on the market for polymer clay, unless you are buying the 24 lb box. Good luck and have great fun!!
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good blades, could use better grip. I was very impressed by the selection of blades included in this X-ACTO set. There are some, like the chiseling blades, that I will probably not have a use for. But I have already used some of the more basic blades and the scoring blade, and I have been happy with the quality of all that I've tried.
I would prefer that the three handles that come in the set had a better grip. The two smaller handles are completely smooth metal, except for the very small grips right at the top, directly next to the blade. I find the metal to be quite slippery and I wish the textured grip part covered the entire handle. As it is, I'm always a little worried about slipping and cutting myself. The larger handle is made of textured plastic, and it is easier for me to hold and control.
The case itself is great and all the blades and handles fit perfectly and are easy to remove and put back in. I believe the blades are held in place with magnets.
The only other thing of note is that all my blades arrived slightly oily/greasy. I cleaned them of without a problem, but I would have preferred they come nice and clean.
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Excellent product - no complaints whatsoever. I had several worn places on my leather sofa, as well as a large (silver dollar size) round area where I had accidentally spilled nail polish remover - and it had COMPLETELY stripped the dark brown stain from the leather. Very disfiguring, and you can imagine how "thrilled" my husband was by this mishap. I ordered this product, it came in very quickly, and by mixing the brown with the black with the little brush, I was able to repair both the worn spot AND the stripped spot completely. You would have to know exactly where to look, and then look very closely, to even tell there had ever been a problem. Basically - you can't tell. The price is reasonable and the product is very easy to use. THANK YOU for making it easy for me to correct this so I don't have to look at a pained expression on my husband's face anymore!
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Don't wait, buy now. I have been looking for a large round brush like this for a little while. I happened upon this, and thought I would give it a go. It arrived in perfect condition, pristine actually. Now that I had it, I needed to find a piece to paint. Well, I did, actually I found a few, of a couple different sizes. I quickly grabbed my brush and got to work. Oops, I was so excited, I did not follow instructions and wash the brush to remove any loose bristles; this did not turn out to be a problem at all. I think I found three bristles as I painted, and that was like one per piece, honestly. Well, the verdict was in, and I love it! It held paint well without dripping (I was using a thicker paint, but drips have always caused me problems) it went on smoothly, and covered as much area as I wanted. No complaints. Onto the medium sized piece. Again, no complaints, and was now cursing myself that I had not bought this sooner, as I would have saved myself a lot of hassles. I do have to say, with two kids in college, $18.00 and myself are not easily parted, however, I have come to learn that good tools are well worth the money, and for this tool, it's a no brainer. Moving on to the smaller piece. Yes, I would use it again as apposed to a regular smaller, or angled brush. I used the Brossum on the legs, flat surfaces, and other parts this would fit. There were some smaller "holes" that I did need a one inch brush for, so after, I just went and filled in using that. As for clean up. No issues, I usually have the paint line in my brushes, can't seem to get them fully clean, but this too was not an issue. I used black paint, and you would never know it. I rinsed until all the paint that was going to come out was out, then I used a drop or two of dish soap, and it is back to being perfect. I love the fact that I can hang it up, as it comes with the leather loop, and not just a hole in the brush. I can't say enough about the Brossum. The company also seems (although there was obviously no need) to be very interested, and conscientious about putting out great products, and have no doubt they would offer excellent customer service. If you are looking for a good brush, make it this one.
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Must have for any sewing room. Couldn't be happier, these cut through multiple layers of fabric like butter! I had no idea what a difference good shears could make until I revived these. I used typical cheap school type scissors never realizing how much of a difference sharp shears make. Never going back to cheap shears again!
The reason for 4 and not 5 stars is that they seem to already be developing small rust spots on the blades and I am very careful with them. I will see if they continue to develop of if its just a fluke. There is no other complaint about them.
I can tell they are well made, not cheaply constructed. The plastic case for it was a little bit stiff to get the shears in and out at first but it is much easier now. (I love these and would recommend them as a mandatory sewing accessory. Wish I had bought them sooner in my sewing endeavors!
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Smell overpowers recipe unless used sparingly. This does smell kind of weird, it definitely changes the way your products smell when making your own bath and body products. At first I just figured the smell would be masked by the essential oils, but really, the smell of this beeswax just takes over. I made some lotion bars and there is always a lingering smell on my hands after I use them. This beeswax just doesn't smell good. This was my first time using beeswax so I wasn;t sure what to expect, but my research online tells me that it's not supposed to smell so strongly. And when I buy products with beeswax in them I have never smelled that smell, so there must be better stuff out there, you just have to find it.
I did try a different recipe where I used a lot left beeswax and more cocoa butter and mango butter, and that helped a lot. It didn't smell very much at all. So if you do get this beeswax, just make sure to only use it for recipes where the beeswax ratio is less than a fourth of the recipe (Preferably less than that, even).
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Not really scissors because they don't cut. These scissors are rather frustrating for me. I wanted to like them, and I suppose they barely acceptable if you are only going to cut things like a single sheet of paper, but they don't even do that all the way to the tip of the blades. If you want to cut even light cloth, like the cotton that tee shirts are made from then they are next to worthless. You can cut an inch or so near the hinge, but any further along the blades than that the blades will just separate and stop cutting. Scissors that don't cut are really scissors, are they? Don't waste your time and money on inferior tools and buy the brand from Finland, or another quality brand. You do get what you pay for.
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Good for student. More clay than I expected. My son (high school) used this for a class project. He made a flower 'candle' about 8 inches in diameter and 1/8 in thick with 1/2 high lips on each of the 10 'petals'. He only needed about 1/4 of the box. It took 2 days to fully dry and he had to turn the 'flower' over a few times. Then he varnished it with spray varnish, let that dry overnight, and then spray painted red. Then he poured melted wax in the petals to make 10 connected 'candles'. The clay worked well for this project and was plenty sturdy enough. He present the 'candle' on a wood base but it wasn't particularly fragile after being varnished and painted.
Nice part was that he did not need to heat the clay to 'set' it. Just let it dry for 2 days.
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Not good for small hands. I returned mine after cutting one piece of fabric. For someone who has small hands, this is terrible. A product meant for fabric cutting should have smaller handles. My husband is 6'6" and this handle size is great for him. My hand goes right through it. They also don't open nicely like scissors should....maybe I got a defective pair. Mine also came with a scratch on it that cause a "catch." The Fiskar 8" bent one is better for fabric cutting just make sure kids or no one else cuts anything else with them. Mine have lasted since November and are finally going dull. I cut hundreds of yards of fabric with them to make handbags. I thought these would be better since they're listed for fabric and they're not worth it.
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A Bargain Basement Pair of Scissors. Stanley's 8-inch All-Purpose Scissors are exactly as described - good all purpose scissors. The current price point on Amazon makes these scissors an excellent choice and a good bargain. My wife has used these scissors on a few craft projects including trimming some photos of our son for a scrapbook. I've used the scissors in our office for everyday use. Cuts are neat and clean.
The tension right out of the packaging seemed just right but I do like the fact that you can get to the center screw to tighten things up.
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Update 7/13/2015:
Unfortunately these scissors broke while my wife was using them on a craft project. The scissors broke at the pivot joint, which after inspection, is made from plastic and a metal screw. This is certainly a cheap pair of scissors, however, I cannot recommend them.
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Strap it in place. <div id="video-block-RKY7DPN72SO0S" 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/B1hiLaxwUCS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/811u2gvoBaS.png" class="video-slate-img-url">These Ratchet straps by scorpion are true work horse quality. These straps are 1" wide and 15ft long. My husband always has ratchet straps in his truck, they are so handy and you never know when you may need one or two. We have a few different brands of ratchet straps and they do not all have the same quality some get stuck and don't want to crank or release, it can be really frustrating. So far these ratchet straps have operated smoothly with no issues. My son recently purchased his own "jacked up" truck so adding a set of ratchet straps to his truck tool box was a must! I chose these but as soon as my husband got them out of the packaging he began to rethink his decision to give these to our son! My son easily wrote his name across the scraps in bold sharpie so if he loans these out or they end up in my husband's truck he knows they are his! The bright red strap is also made from anti fray material which is great when ratcheting down anything sharp or blunt. The ratcheting part of these straps are nice and wide making to use your whole hand to crank the straps down. The release function is just as easy and no bruised fingers from trying to press the release just right! The large "s" hooks are thick and very heavy duty, I don't see these bending under tough jobs. We often use two ratchet straps when securing large items and having a four pack ensures you have enough ratchet straps for most any job! I highly recommend these straps.
I like these straps so well that I came back and ordered the new blue straps as well. I have updated my video to show both sets of straps.
I received these straps at a discounted price in exchange for my honest unbiased review. I only review items I am truly interested in and I always share my actual experience with the product.
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I love this resin. I love this resin. I have been using ice resin for a few years now for various small projects and just started using it to make keepsake jewelry for my clients. It is easy to mix and even though it's fairly thick resin I don't have much of a problem getting air bubbles out after pouring. I also love that the fumes aren't horrible. I can mix and pour the resin inside my home with some ventilation and you can't really smell anything. Unlike other resins I've used Ice seems to have a pretty long working time, so I can make several pieces without worrying that it will set up too quickly. Within 18 hours I can unmold my small jewelry pieces without damaging them. It seems that the resin is completely cured within 48 hours, though the instructions say 3 days. Overall I am extremely happy with this product and will continue to purchase as needed.
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and it is my opinion that these would be great for kids parties as they are smaller and easier . I own a photo booth and use it for different events and we have many different props for use in different venues and it is my opinion that these would be great for kids parties as they are smaller and easier to handle. The adhesive works good but I have found that a hot glue gun makes for a better application. The props are cut from card stock that will hold up fairly decently but definitely not heavy duty. The props I use over and over are made from foam board and are by design able to hold up through many events. These are definitely going to add value to your party and should prove to be supper fun!
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Very user friendly and great price. Really easy to use, best price I could find online or in stores.
The mixture has a very low odor, but I would still recommend doing this outside or in a well ventilated room. I would say it took about 24 hours for it to fully cure, but may be faster and slower depending on how thick of a coat you personally apply. This was my first time using any epoxy, and i found it fairly easy. The instructions that were provided were easy to follow and has suggestions on what to do if adding pigment or glitter to it.
One thing I didn't like about this kit was that it did NOT include the mixing stick or bowls, so need to purchase those seperately. The epoxy dries clearn. When mixing the two liquids, little bubbles formed but when the epoxy dried, the bubbles disappeared when dried. Would definitely repurchase again
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Quick and easy way to attach gift cards to letters or cards. These things are amazing! The company I work for has given employees holiday gift cards (in lieu of the traditional holiday turkey or ham). The cards acompany a thank-you letter from the executives. The first year we did this, we put the gift cards in small envelopes then tucked those into the letter inside a regular envelope to distribute. It was a lot of handling, and we had to worry about the gift card being overlooked or falling out of the envelope. The past two years, we glue-dotted the card directly to the letter. Genius! Much faster to put together. No danger of the card getting overlooked or falling out of the envelope. The dots are easy to work with though I think well go back to the roll next year. Not paying close attention when we ordered these on sheets.
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Control your tension and speed. So Im new to using yarn winders and swifts (the spinning yarn holder thing that replaces the patient partner or chair back as a yarn hank holder). At first I thought the spindle on this was annoyingly big and produced annoyingly large yarn cakes. Then I learned the following:
Turn the crank continuously and at a constant speed of about 1Hz (one turn per second). Too fast and the yarn ball might fly off or other annoyances. Too variable a speed and the yarn may not wrap consistently.
To get a smaller cake, control the tension of the incoming yarn. I.e. let it run between your fingers before it gets to the guide. More resistence means a smaller cake. In my pic, the same amount of yarn (one hank/218yds/3.5oz) is in each. The larger one had no tension control off the swift, the smaller one did.
Finally, the tighter your tension, the more critical it is to turn at a steady pace without stopping. If you stop, the yarn will wrap around the spindle above or below the cake for a few turns before resuming the wind. At lower tensions/looser cakes, this is less of an issue.
So. Adjust your tension and turning consistency to match your level of perfectionism. And if you have a lot to wind on a day, consider wearing a glove.
Overall, if you enjoy working with yarn, you will like this product. It is so much faster an easier than winding a ball by hand. If you're developing a yarn habit, and buy yarn by the hank, either seek help, or accept the inevitable and buy a swift to go along with this winder.
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A Very Sastified Customer. I have been doing Pyrography work as a hobby since 2003 using another brand no longer manufactured. I was in the need of a new system when I came upon this unit. I liked what I saw and found all of the reviews to be favorable so I ordered one. It came quicker than expected, in fact it was delivered on a Sunday by USPS. I figured if I was to receive it on a Sunday and sooner that expected it just had to be good. Well it's better than good , it is GREAT. After opening the box and plugging it in I was ready to install a couple of tips and get started burning. The unit comes with lots of all usable tips. In fact the two tips that I chose from the many at the start are the only ones that I use. Being able to control the voltage down to the volt is the great feature of the machine. Precise voltage is great for shading as well as for outlining. I have Arthritis in both of my hands and these hand pieces (pens) are a perfect fit for my hands . I can burn for hours and without arthritis aggravation in my hands as I had when using the smaller pens from the other system I had been using. This in it's self made the purchase well worth getting. It is a fantastic Pyro graphic Wood burning and the TRUart (SMS Neighbors LLC) folks are the best making doing business with them a pleasure. I strongly recommend this Wood Burning System to beginners and others looking to improve their work as Pyrographers.
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It's a Hole Punch - it punches holes good, real good. It's a hole punch, not much to it. Handle has a good feel, which is important for my use. I am using them to punch holes in 1000's of tag cards for my t-shirt screen printing business. Well designed, they feel like they will last a good long time. It you know, punches holes, and it does it good. When this pair dies I will replace with the same product. If you are looking for a hole punch, which I imagine you are, then buy these bad boys. If you aren't looking for a hole punch, well then... yeah, I hope this review was entertaining cuz you know, you are reading reviews for hole punches for no reason.
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I do like this navy blue dye, just know this. I want to address a couple issues...
Issue 1...
My only problem with this "Navy Blue" dye is probably a net positive. Let me explain...
In my humble opinion, this shade of "Navy Blue" isn't dark enough to match any of my navy blue clothes.
However, with this information a little amount of black dye could be added to the bottle in advance, which would help the user achieve the darker navy blue.
Note to the reader.... test the dye on a small area and see if you'll need to modify the dye before applying the first coat.
Issue 2...
Before I purchased the dye, I read reviews complaining about the iridescent purple color that this "Navy Blue" creates.
I actually experienced the same iridescent effect on my project, however as soon as I applied the Acrylic Resolene Leather Finish to the dry dyed surface, the iridescent purple immediately turned to navy blue.
In my case, some people liked the iridescent purple better than the navy blue. (LOL)
Summary
Just know this, it will create that iridescent purple on it's own, when the leather finish is applied it will turn navy blue, and the navy blue will be on the lighter side of the color chart. So spot test this dye, before you dye your whole project.
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Steel screws plated gold. Made of steel, plated with something, half of them would not thread together, I had to clean the threads with a tap. These may rust, as ferrous metal usually does. I thought they were brass, but maybe I didn't look very close to really find out. Steel is real, its strong, so if you use them on leather that does not get sweat or moisture, probably no issues, but steel is super strong so you won't break them I imagine. Once threads are cleaned up and working, they seem like a pretty good quality. The gold color is nice too, not sure how many microns of plating it is. You will get flakes of gold when installing them, seems normal for such a plate system. Maybe made over seas in Asia?
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Great for little kids. I've tested these myself and it will only cut paper. If you REALLY REALLY tried, it may cut fabric but you'd really have to line up the blades with the fabric juuuust right and apply the right amount of pressure to do it. Something my 2 year old has no ability to do whatsoever. As is, the way she holds the scissors, she tends to hold the paper and scissor blades parallel instead of perpendicularly (which is the ONLY way to get it to cut). But if I hold the paper for her, she can make clean straight cuts into the paper. I'm trying to help with her fine motor skills so this is a great tool for that. Plus she can use this to cut into her playdoh with ease. It's fiberglass so it's easy to clean, no rusting.
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Love this washi. I'm always hesitant to buy craft items that I can't see and touch in person, and washi tape especially, since the quality can vary so widely. I also find that large combo packs like this one usually mean that I get some I like and several that I'll never use. But this assortment is really pretty, a good variety, and the quality is great! As you'll see in my photo, I tested each roll by placing it on white paper in my craft supplies journal to see how they adhered, and to see how translucent they are. Good washi tape should be opaque enough so that you can use it on colored paper and the colored areas are still vibrant, but translucent enough that the paper's color shows through slightly where there is no color on the tape. I found this to be exactly the case with this tape. On the lace tape, the background color shows through enough to give the illusion of real lace. In fact, that's my favorite of this assortment. I also love the roses!
The stickiness is perfect - secure, but I was able to gently peel it off without damaging the paper. The texture and thickness are as they should be, and it is easily torn for a more natural look as compared to cutting.
Of the twelve tapes, there's not one that I don't think I'll use. At less than $1.60 per roll, it's a bargain, and a good way to build your stash!
*I received this product at a discount in exchange for testing and reviewing it. As a frequent Amazon shopper myself, I frequently depend on the reviews posted by other users, so I strive to make my own reviews as honest and thorough as possible. I will never give a product 4 or 5 stars if I would not buy it again at full price.
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Great at it's job but horrible at staying put. I love my ranger mat, I really do, it keeps my desk clean and nothing stick to it. But that last bit is also a problem. Nothing sticks to it. And it sticks to nothing. It slides all over my desk when I try to hold something down to ink an edge. I've tried different types of tape but nothing has worked to keep it still yet. They always slide right off the mat. I haven't tired packing tape, but I'm afraid it would hurt my desk. I may try duct tape next, though.
However, I won't stop using it. It's great for it's job, keeping ink and wax off my desk. I just wish Ranger would make one that's bigger (cause who couldn't use a larger work space?) and has a nonslide surface on the bottom. Ooo and cut resistant. That would be nice. I'd buy that in a jiffy.
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Cheaper elsewhere. I like Stickles silver glitter glue, and generally order it 3 bottles at a time (for $1.89/bottle) from one of the online craft stores. I thought maybe the product on this page was multiple bottles because of the price, but I don't see any text that says the price is for multiple bottles. In that case, it's way overpriced.
At any rate, I'm always running out of silver from my <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Ek-Success-Martha-Stewart-Glitter-Glue-Set-24-Per-Pack/dp/B0044JKPZI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Ek Success Martha Stewart Glitter Glue Set, 24 Per Pack</a>, so I get single color replacement glitter glues from Stickles. The Stickles bottle has a narrow aperture, so it is easy to place small dabs of glitter/glue where you need it. See customer image above for an example of a greeting card I made using Stickles Glitter glue (the wings on the fairy).
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this stuff is awesome. before i found E6000, i threw many broken items away. well, not any more.
i have used E6000 to glue just about everything but water back together and it holds like magic.
some people complain that the nozzle is too big. i get you, but my solution is to just use the pointy end of an exacto knife or toothpick. due to E6000's consistency, a narrow nozzle would probably get clogged up really fast. i've never tried it, but the toothpick method works great and, if a narrow nozzle really does get clogged and you keep needing to buy more, toothpicks are way cheaper.
this stuff is more universal than gorilla glue and i'm truly glad it was brought to my attention by the bead store i shop at. i'll be using this stuff 'til the end of my days.
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What IS this contraption. When I got this pasta machine to use as a polymer clay press, pieces fell out of the box. There were no assembly instructions and no user manual. I spent a couple of hours figuring out how to put it back together, then discovered that there were screws missing for sure, and God only knows what else. I think I figured out how it's SUPPOSED to work, but without all the parts there was no way I could make it happen. I also had my handyman work on it ... so I spent another $15 or so for his time. He had no more luck than I. Not one to give up easily, I searched for user instructions for the product online. No luck there, either. Finally, I read the one review available on Amazon (one star), and decided not to throw good money after bad.
Don't buy it.
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Great for kids - not so much for adults. First off, the basics, which seem to be lacking in the product description: 51 sheets, 17 colors, including primary colors, fluorescents, and metallics.
This paper is probably a good choice for kids or origami beginners. The paper is thick, glossy, and bright, making it easy to fold and fairly vivid for designs. It's hard to get delicate with small folds, though, because of the thickness, and the one-color sheets (which are white on the back) aren't particularly interesting for use in designs, once you've made a few.
The enclosed booklet is pretty basic, and includes five designs: airplane, swan, fortune cookie (looks like classic "fortune teller"), wishing star, and inflatable cube. Again, good for absolute beginners, but it's not a set of paper that I'd buy more than once.
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Spend just a few extra bucks for a better set. So far, I'm really enjoying my first loom knitting project, EXCEPT for the quality of the loom itself. I started using the loom on 12/28 and by 12/29, 4 pegs had snapped. The first one happened within 5 minutes of starting, so I thought maybe I had the yarn wrapped too tight. Since then, I've been sure to make my stitches looser, but still lost 3 more pegs. I'm trying to keep it all together with glue for now, but it's a very delicate process at this point. I'm just hoping I can make it through this first project and will then start using a better quality loom. This set sells for less than $10 at Walmart, but you can spend just a few extra dollars and get a much better set. Save some money by skipping this set altogether and getting a better one to begin with.
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Waste of Money. Martha Stewart. The name generally evokes good quality with reasonably high prices.
However, BEWARE of this hole punch. At the most it can only punch a hole within one inch of the paper's edge. The handles slip off frequently and are not very comfortable. The paper pieces that are punched out scatter everywhere-- the puncher does a horrible job of keeping the paper circles that are punched out all together. And last of all, it cannot punch more than 6 pages at one time. Although I have to say, it does come in a cute little see through bag to store it in, if you're into that sort of stuff...
Instead, I would recommend the McGill hole punchers which are cheaper and (some of them) now can punch up to 2 inches from the edge of the paper. The handles are sturdier and the puncher itself keeps all the paper hole punch-outs together. It is also a little larger and can punch double what the Martha Stewart one can.
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Thumb hole too small for me. pro: (compared with Scotch Titanium)
The Fiskars blades are slightly bowed against each other; this provides for years of service by permitting pivot tightening to be believably functional (assuming that the pivot is seated in a strong nut). Scotch Titanium blades are barely bowed.
con: Fiskars thumb hole is really too small/awkwardly shaped for my aprox 3.4x1in right thumb joint just barely fits. Scotch Titanium thumb hole is more practically shaped and I easily fit it. The Fiskars 3-finger hole is likewise somewhat more cramped for my hand.
The Fiscars blades are slightly thinner and shorter than the Scotch Titanium.
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Just right for detailed miniature work. I have recently become a miniaturist. It has become clear that I need to learn to make a lot of my things with polymer clay. It has been a lot of years since I have worked with this media so I need to buy all new supplies as well as tools for working very tiny. The first thing I want to learn to make is miniature flowers and leaves. This will require me to have very precise tools. I have looked at several but this set looked to be the smallest of tips.
These shipped from China so it took about two weeks to arrive. It wasn't due to arrive for another three weeks. They arrived simply package and in good working order. Just as I thought, these tools are a perfect size for my needs. They start as small as a pin head and gradually get larger in size. This is as small as you can get in these tools! They have smooth natural wooden handles with metal tips. There are a total of seven tips.
I warmed up some clay and began to work with my new tools. I really like the detail that I can achieve with these. I think they are the perfect addition to my growing supplies.
I received this product free or at a discount for testing purposes and my honest, unbiased review. My opinions are my own and are not influenced in any way. As you can tell I fully tested this product to give you as much information on this it so that you can make an informed choice.
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9 for 12 tools - you get what you paid for. At $9 for 12 tools, you get pretty much exactly what you pay for. While these tools look like the picture, the finish and quality leaves much to be desired. The "round" tools have very clear edges and/or are not even circular. Flat tools may or may not be straight or even level. Very many tooling marks remain and the quality is inconsistent from tool to tool. Mine required some finishing with ~300 grit sandpaper to get rid of burrs or sharp edges which should not be present. I got almost exactly what I expected for this price - tools that will get the job done, but not necessarily accurately or very well.
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Beautiful paper tape. Beautiful product! I have enjoyed using the product to decorate my crafting projects. The tape is well made, the rolls are full of products and so far have had no trouble with the product that is half way through the roll of tape, the design stays crisp and clear and the color remains even through the roll of tape. The tape has good adhesive, it does stick to project but still can be lifted and re-positioned on the what ever paper project you might be working on. I have a fun using this product and would recommend to any of my paper crafting friends.
I bought this product at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest review/opinion of the product.
Thanks
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Wonderful as alternative scissors. I have used a pair for years as alternative scissors for my students with special needs. All that is required to cut is an ability to grasp and move the scissors forward. Would also be great for adults with arthritis who fatigue with repetitive opening/closing of the hand. I have only used them with paper and they are great for coupons at home! This pair was purchased as an additional pair for my therapy room since I now have two students who use them. People are always amazed at how easy they are to use and how well they cut on straight lines. Used to be available locally as "coupon cutters" but could only find them online now. Thank goodness for Amazon!!
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Wow! I never dreamed I could own this nice of a real laser. This machine is a real delighter! I would give it 18 stars if I could. I bought it on a whim and was worried about if I might be throwing my money away, but that is definitely not the case.
The basic size allows for roughly a sheet of notebook paper to be placed under the machine with the useable area like a paper with normal margins. It can be placed on any sized item if needed.
The instructions are poor as they are done using screenshots from a pc with Chinese text pull downs. There is some English the printed instructions, but I had to guess and count positions on the screenshots over to find the tabs on my pc in English. Once installed everything works very good for the price and source.
Right out of the box it would slice foam and burn shapes manually using the spindle on and arrow buttons in the control software. Manual Gcodes and feed rate worked great too.
The graphics package has you move a few files under its directory as shown in a Chinese .jpg file. This sets up the drivers for laser engraver under the extensions tab. Again confusing, but works great. Easily it creates code for any single object selected which can be anything from a paragraph of text or complex line graphics.
My first text I sent way too slow 30 mm/sec. and did not have the focus adjusted quite right so it cut wide and about .040" deep into a piece of hobby plywood.
I focused the beam carefully to not cut myself and then printed at the fastest feedrate of 250 mm/second. The results were terrific! The etching was sharper than a very fine pencil and better than any thing I have ever printed. It will etch wood, colored foam, leather, colored paper, etc.
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Not super adhesive. I had hopes with the multipack to be able to single-use a variety of colors, and didn't think about the fact that once a stick is in the glue gun, its not coming out unless its melted through the tip. Not sure how the color transition will go once I put the next stick in. Shame on me for being stupid that way.
More relevant to the rest of you smart folks: it says it can go through the mail but it barely sticks to paper so Im not sure it is intact by the time it is delivered. I adhered it with a low-heat setting because a reviewer said that helped it not run out the business end of the gun, but I wonder if the high heat setting would give better adhesion?
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Good product intermediate to beginner. I've mostly used a Ben Nye equivalent in the past, and this compares easily at a more affordable price, It sets/stays well, and can be applied with an ordinary foundation brush if you don't want to buy a hydra sponge, etc. Learning to use it is easy and I've never seen anyone's skin react badly--I recommend it to many beginning face painters (paint on Homestucks :p) who are looking for quick and simple application at low prices. The only thing I can complain about is that I don't care for how it looks on dry skin after an hour or so. It's not too blue either but the wrong lighting will make it appear so.
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Did the trick for one evening of dancing. With two days to go before a 20s dance event, I remembered that the shoes I wanted to wear had very, very unslippery treads on the bottoms, which would not work with trying to do the Charleston. I had planned to try duct tape or masking tape, but I know from experience that doesn't work so well. Searching on Amazon came up with this product. My order arrived in two days. With everything thing else I had going on, I literally left it until the last 10 minutes to try the shoe suede. I quickly sprayed and wiped off the soles of the shoes (no wire brush available) with cleaner. I traced the rough size needed and cut out two ovals. I adhered them as instructed, hoping I didn't have the rare kind of sole that it doesn't stick to. I tested it a little bit, crossed my fingers and went out. I wore the shoes for over 4 hours, and danced for at least 2, and the soles stayed on the entire time without moving. They provided just the right amount of glide without being dangerously slippery. This was not on a studio-quality hardwood floor. It was a typical tile museum floor. By cutting only the oval size I needed, I should be able to use this sheet for several pair of shoes, so I hope to cost-effectively use this sheet. Two drawbacks are the moderate odor of this sheet (it is suede after all) before you put it on your shoes, and the cost. Half or 2/3 the cost of this sheet would be more acceptable for just one IMO. I don't wear these shoes for dancing very often, so I probably won't be able to comment on how long the suede stays on or lasts, but one night was what I needed. I can't say about this particular product, I see no reason right now why it wouldn't, but I don't really expect anything DIY to be able to last on the bottom of a pair of shoes - I would be very impressed if this lasted longer than a few wearings with repeated dancing. I'll update if there are any changes to my review.
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Not for cat claws or medium to large rips or cracks. First off the leather color are small very very small paint containers like the ones a 4 year old gets with a paint by number set. Second it did not work. The mixing of colors never give you the right color and once you put it on it looks like a patch job. I ended up getting magic mender and was able to cover up what I had already done with this kit on my leather chair and now my once cat clawed arm was once again a brand new exact color matched chair. Don't buy this. The price is cheap cause so is the outcome. You get what you pay for. Magic mender was 59.00 but it came with a lot larger amount of paint and an exact color match plus a sander and compound cream etc. for cat claws or more cracks and or rips then magic mender is for you. For a small rip or scratch where even a non color match won't be noticed then buy this cheaper kit.
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that's a pretty high-stress use case and it turns out this stuff . Please note that it hardens to a flexible rubber instead of a hard glue.
I was able to fix my over-ear headphones with this stuff! that's a pretty high-stress use case and it turns out this stuff is pretty strong. They didn't turn out super pretty, but they are fixed.
I tried to fix sunglasses with them but the small amount I used (as to not be noticeable) was not enough to do the job.
I also fixed a supporting beam of a chair instead of using wood glue.
Also works well for strengthening charging cables for phones and laptops.
It seems like it's hit or miss for a lot of situations but there's enough of it to give it a try and see how it turns out.
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Works like a champ. I bought this paint to repaint a Shure stage micophone for my daughter. I carefully *followed directions* and shook the can before starting. I too was worried the tip would jam and I'd get a mess, but NO! I painted the mic (several differernt times, actually) and each time there were no clogs, jams or runs. I inverted the can afterwards as the directions stated to clear the nozzle and wound up using the can again several days dater to apply a second and third coat. The glitter does create quite a mess so use some plastic sheeting or a tarp to inclose the area you intend to work in (make a painting 'room'). Cleanup was easy - gitter that fell to the floor didn't stick and was easily swept up just like dust. Color wa a good match and the mic came out... perfect. Dad's a hero once again...
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Pretty, but not practical. This little adhesives kit is a great example of flash over substance. It's kind of odd, actually, because so much thought and care obviously went into the packaging and design, but it's like the products themselves, inside, were almost after thoughts.
The kit arrives in an adorable small pink box that's perfect for long-term use and storage. But then I opened it up and began to explore the adhesives inside, and was disappointed with both the amount, sizing, and choices. As others have commented, the adhesive squares are simply too big to use with photos or scrapbooks, and when it comes to the three different tape lengths, none of them is anywhere near the standard amount available on a roller, and even with the glue bottle, what you get is more "sample sized." There's just not enough of any one single thing here for a serious crafter or scrapbooker. Its best use is going to be for crafters needing a quick bit of temporary adhesive help on a jewelry-making or other art project.
Ultimately, it's a cute curiosity item that I can see will have real occasional use, but it's not something I'd ever have spent $25 to purchase -- honestly, you're much better off getting some bargain tape, 2-sided tape, sticker tape, and glue, and going from there.
I just don't understand the thought processes of the kit's creators at all. Why spend so much time and effort on the container, then let people down on the actual products? I wish they had pulled back a bit on the "adorable" kit box and instead put a few more dollars into making sure the contents of the kit were actually worth $25.
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Good design, poorly manufactured. The design of the scissors is clever with the little orange lever that can function as a spring. The manufacturing quality is terrible. First, the blades were not straight so I had to spend time making them level with pliers. Then, the little screw that holds the two plastic pieces together kept falling out. it turns out that the hole for the screw is not threaded, so the screw will never stay in place; i had to use epoxy to glue it in place. Tightening the screw is frustrating because even though it looks like it should accommodate a phillips head, the depression is too shallow and you actually need a flat head.
Honestly, I spent more time in the garage fixing these scissors (and looking around for stuff to fix them) than my toddler spent time cutting with them. I'm very disappointed because we own several Fiskars gardening tools that have held up well. I thought it was a reliable company but I won't be buying Fiskars scissors any more.
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Customers please read. I bought these navy blue linen cover paper sheets to use as my wedding invitations envelope. I wish they were thicker but BUT it is fine, because of the way I am designing the invitation and the envelope it will have a hard cardboard feel. I am sooo happy that this seller and company makes EXACTLY what I needed. I searched EVERYWHERE for a size that I needed (my invites are 8 1/2 by 6 1/2) so you can see why I needed such a big paper. The paper is beautiful just like the pic and as described, Would I order again DEFINITELY. thank you seller and company for what you do and for being a part in makin my wedding that more beautiful!!!!!
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My only complaint is that the paper is too hard to remove from the pad. The paper is thinner than it used to be, but it is also whiter and cleaner, better quality, paper than pads of this brand I bought in ages past.
My only complaint is that the paper is too hard to remove from the pad without damaging the paper. I had to pull pout three off the top pages to get pages to pull out with less damage. Also, there was always, on every page I pulled out, glue still stuck to the edge that was glued to the binding.
It is impossible to get an undamaged page from the sketch pad I received. I am glad I did not draw one of my better works on this tablet before trying to remove the page!
MACJR
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Nice blocks for crafting or playtime. These are nice little wooden blocks. I'm using them to make a math puzzle for my students. However, my two sons (ages 4 and 1.5) LOVE these. They prefer them over their "real" building blocks. I promised my older son I'd order another set just for him, since these are going to my school.
While they are not all perfectly identical in shape and size, that is OK with me. It gives my project a "hand-made" look and feel. Each piece is pretty--smooth, with a nice grain. Since wood comes from trees, and no tree's wood is "perfect," I don't expect a box of 250 wood blocks to be identical.
I'm using basic craft paint for the project, due to time and budget constraints, but these would look quite lovely with a good wood stain. The paint only looks kinda mediocre.
I used a basic wood glue for these, and it has held up fine.
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I received my order yesterday. The movement is whisper . I received my order yesterday. The movement is whisper quiet and seems to work quite well, replacing a non-sweep hand movement which can only be categorized as a 'doomsday' movement. I do think they need to reconsider how they pack these items for shipment. The hands were bent up, and though I was able to reasonably straighten them, I think they would do well to package them on a piece of cardboard to prevent them from getting bent up during shipment.
My only other desire? That the movement had two nuts and washers so you could effectively set the 'depth' of penetration beyond the clock face. I used a large rubber washer I happened to have handy that acted as a spacer and did the job quite well.
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Don't bother! So sad to report the negative reviews were correct. I almost NEVER return items to Amazon, but I just started a return on this. I was BEYOND excited to find this available recently. As a kindergarten teacher, I am always sharpening crayons with tiny pencil sharpeners for my students. I thought this would be the end of that time waste.
The sharpener is SOOOO finicky. You have to be VERY precise in how you put the crayon in or it will break off immediately. I read a few reviews to this effect and thought, "omg... so you have to be careful... I can do that". No, you have to be a surgeon to insert the crayon with just the right angle and force so that there is no breakage. I have sharpened about 40 crayons so far, and have had to stop, remove the tray, clean the blade, reposition everything, close it and replug at LEAST 30 times. Don't bother!
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Extremely poor quality wax. Not sure if I got a bad batch or if they generally just sell very low quality wax. If you want nice looking candles look somewhere else. After breaking into chunks to melt for my pillar candles I noticed that there was a weird grittiness to the wax. After adding my dye and pouring into my metal mold a weird liquid like substance formed on the surface after cooling. I wiped it off and remelted and poured again and the second time I noticed a weird thin layer of what appeared like a plastic film. If you care about the quality of your candles appearance I would suggest purchasing from another company.
UPDATE: Another review mentioned that you need to add a stabilizer to this wax so I have ordered some vybar and will update this review after I have redone my candles.
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stop trolling on reviews this book was perfect exactly as discription with no flaws to be seen. i ordered this to go with my sons magic wand hes soon to be 9 and he wanted one so badly while doing black friday i saw this on lightening deal for 7 bucks even though i saw a few bad reviews and pics i bought it anyway as the original harry potters book of spells is 80 bucks and you cant write your own and he loves writing his own hocus pocus as he calls it ahh kids are so innocent. well this looked cute enough even with the chance of some bad paper.. but when this arrived i got exactly what i paid for leather cut was perfect no bleeding dye pages perfectly cut and crisp linen white all the way through binding was immaculate and yes i got the exact book pattern i ordered.i know he will love it i will try to update with pics as they are on my phone and im writing from my computer but overall 5 stars perfect
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This was great for a lead melting pot. This was great to wrap around a lead casting pot that I built. The heating element is 2500 watts and has a 16ga sheet of steel wrapped around it as a heat shield and then this insulation is wrapped around the heat shield to redirect the heat into the 1/4" wall pot. I have not taken the housing back off the pot to check on the insulation, but I was impressed with how much faster the pot heated up lead and how much cooler the outside was, after adding the insulation. The housing is stainless steel and it takes quite a while for it to get too hot to touch, with the ceramic insulation under it. While I didn't run the pot with the housing and no insulation, I'm sure the stainless would heat very fast. Without the housing, the heat radiated out many feet and it was quite uncomfortable to be within two feet of the pot. The inside of the pot was at 800 degrees F and that was after the heat soaked into the heavy steel pot and moved inside. The element was much hotter when I put my probe next to it, but the probe maxes out at 1200f. Once the stainless gets hot, you can still hold your hand a fraction of an inch from the surface and not feel a lot of heat. It was easy to cut the insulation with the included knife.
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expensive but can potentially fix something more costly. I saw these in stores, didn't buy because its expensive. My shower caddy that hangs on the shower head lost the grips on the back and it was scratching my tile. I figured one package would do the job. nope, needed two packages.
While it does the job, consider the cost of a replacement item, or if its really in need of this. $10 for 2 packs of this, 10-15$ for a new shower caddy? Chances are I wouldnt find the one that matches the toilet paper holder and blah blah blah.
Sugru, I will keep you in mind, but ill be stingy since 1. it expires, 2. a little goes a little way.
I like it, but it won't be my answer to everything due to price. Its more firm than i imagined, i expected a silicone plasticity but its more like a bendy grippy plastic once its dry. space age stuff here.
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OK hole punch, pay for what you get. I basically bought it for the 1/8 hole punch for planner stuff (making dashboards, etc). It works, but you may have to put effort into unstick the hole punch after you punch through a thicker paper. It's a 3 for 1 deal basically since similar individual hole punches cost about the same, but they would be better quality and work more smoothly.
If you're just using it casually and don't mind some of the annoying kinks, the hole punches work! I'll update the review if anything happens to the hole punches like it breaks quickly. You're paying for what you get, which is lower quality hole punches that work but aren't the best.
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and the quality is not terrible compared to some other gouges available. I don't normally write a review for products, but I think I should since I'm buying a second pair as a gift. I would say these have lasted me a long time, and the quality is not terrible compared to some other gouges available. I would say if you use them properly and take care of them they are excellent tools, especially for the price. I follow a few printmakers on Instagram and I'm finding more and more people buying and using these specific gouges for their woodcuts and linocuts. Its up there in popularity with Flexcut and Futatsu Wari Moku Hanga To. I would recommend these to anyone starting out in carving or printmaking, especially since the gouges can get expensive.
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Perfect, almost everything you need in a handy case. I'm a beginning quiller. With this kit, I was able to get started immediately - no need to buy several items at once, everything I needed was right there! I made a few projects immediately following the directions in the booklet!
All I added was a pair of scissors, straight pins, and a piece of Styrofoam for gluing pieces together.
I like that it comes with a slotted quilling tool and a regular quilling tool so you can try both to see which works best for you. Right now, I'm using the slotted one and hope to move on to the regular one as soon as I get the hang of it! The handles on the tools are nice and grippy too!
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Let The Games Begin. Great fun! Really cool colors, nice and bright. Dry clean up was a breeze. We had a happy-mess party and filled balloons with powder and inflated them. We hung them like a pinata and had the kids burst them. We also had them use them in a "hunger games" themed last man standing balloon pop and lastly and all out color throwing war. In all the games we did with the colors, they adhered to the kids well and were very bright. The assortment was as pictured and the bags were nice and large. The powder is very fine, no chunks or lumps and a little of this stuff goes a very long way. Incredibly pigment intensive. If you were doing a color run and bought this box, you would be well armed. Great price for the quantity of color and the color assortment
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Nice and different type of glue. I have been wanting to try this even though I mainly use E6000. Im using this with glitter on fabric and I think using E6000 would have been a nightmare to use what I was creating with the glitter. Turns out that this is a wonderful adhesive and I will be experimenting with it to see what works and what doesnt. My project came out very nicely. It holds the glitter I used perfectly and did not diffuse the colors at all. It cleaned up very easily and I am very pleased with it. So, I now know when to use hot glue, E6000, regular Elmers glue, Mod Podge, and now Gem Tac to tackle any project Im working on. Needless to say, I have glue everywhere!! :) and a little of this stuff does go a long way!! I love it! And I really do highly recommend it.
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FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS - works great. I have been using this product on and off for over 7 years. In fact, the majority of my use was from a lot of liter bottles I bought off of ebay YEARS ago, which were not kept in ideal conditions (left in hot storage units, etc.)..
I have had GREAT success except for ONE use, when I was lazy and failed to measure the parts (I 'eyeballed it') and the result was goopy and failed to harden.
Other than that one time, probably 6 years ago, I have had nothing but success. I use the resin to coat artwork: wooden panels, installations of insects on glass, collaged tabletops.
Notes: it does smell horrible, please make sure you are working in a well-ventilated area.
if you are trying to embed objects under the resin, most things float or migrate slowly. the easiest method is to pour one thin layer, let it cure for maybe an hour or until it's tacky but still soft, and press the objects in. then leave for at least 6 hours before the next coat.
Follow the directions, EXACTLY. Use a heat source to pull up bubbles. keep the thing level!
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but it sounds like others have gotten a mix of colors. The leather scraps sent to me were all black, but it sounds like others have gotten a mix of colors. Sounds like it's a crap shoot regarding color. Most of the scraps were very small/unusable. I only needed one piece that was 4" x 10" or so to sew a replacement headband cover on my headphones. There were at least five pieces that were this size or larger, maybe more. I found one almost the exact shape I needed, and required minimal cutting. Very happy with this purchase! My wife tells me she plans to sew together a leather purse out of the remaining scraps. I'd say this product would be great for something like that, or for any other hobbyist that wants inexpensive leather for a project.
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Not quite heavy duty at all. "Heavy duty" ........not quite! These ornaments feel delicate, and they sure are. When I opened the package, one was broken. That's not unexpected with anything glass. But as I worked with them, I'd find a small hole in the bottom of one.....then another....then one would break in half. I've done crafting for many years, so I doubt it was my handling. By the time I gave up and discarded the remaining two that were still whole I realized giving them as gifts would be silly.
Incidentally, the other shape I ordered at the same time, the oval ones, were sturdy - none has broken.
Save yourself some time and disappointment.
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Beyond annoyed. As the other reviewer noted, this comes WITHOUT an essential component for using it. You apparently have to buy the "starter set" (a square punch) to get the part you need. If you see the world in circles and not squares, too bad. Thou shalt own a square punch first! And it's not clear from the packaging that an essential piece is missing. I am the extremely disgruntled owner of a useless circle punch that wasn't cheap, and it is my last Fiskars product ever. Oh, and as the other reviewer also pointed out, if you had plans to use the punched out shape for anything, forget it. This clearly would leave three raggedy holes in the punched shape.
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This is why science was invented. I have clear coated so many things. Oh you don't even know. If the cat would stay still for about 8 hours, we would have a turtle. Oh, and I coated a turtle too, at least an old shell we found anyway and it looks super shiny! I keep waiting for a knock on the door to see a naked turtle wanting that thing back now, but that would be gross! I have coated over 100 sq ft of bar tops, desk tops, table tops and turtle tops. Have small things ready to coat if you do a big project so you can use the leftovers to coat rocks, pepsi cans, C3PO, slow reptiles, you name it and you can make it super shiny forever. Don't throw the empty bottles out. Cut them open, mix what is left and you can do key chains, hammers, engraved wood projects, house keys (Got yelled at for that but they were super shiny!) It is so easy. MIx equal parts in one container slowly for 6 minutes. Pour in another container and mix for 6 minutes. Spread that out on your projects and run a propane torch over the top to remove the bubbles. Be careful because the runoff soaks through cardboard, bedroom sheets, tile and dog fur really nicely. Will buy again as soon as my wife forgets about a few misteps because I have learned so much. I am on my fourth box now. (*No turtles were harmed during the use of this product)
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