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It's only 72 inches, not 15 yards. I'm not sure how this ended up being mislabeled as 15 yards, when it's actually on 72 inches (2 yards). I contacted Amazon to let them know of the mistake and to return the item, but seeing as how it still says 15 yards, I figured I'd put this out there for anyone else who might end up ordering this and getting a much smaller roll of tape than expected.
The tape itself does glow, but I never took it out of the package (since I returned it), so I can't say much else about it. Other Duck brand tape I've used has been great; I imagine this would be the same. I would have kept it if it didn't cost so much for such a tiny roll!
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So sharp and tightly made that even 9 year old RIGHT handed children can use them easily. The largest finger holes in a child scissor I could find. My normal adult male fingers do fit, barely.
I took these into my children's group (age 9), all righties!, to give them a feel for what it is to be a lefty, but these are so sharp that no one had any problem cutting. I had to get a pair of righties to show them they were different. I wish I knew about left handed scissors when I was nine!
I'm using one set in the kitchen to open things like sauce packs in frozen prepared egg rolls, so I need to rinse them off. After a thorough rinsing and drying, I see no problem. At least on the outside, the bolt is plastic. It may just be plastic caps over a metal bolt, but it appears like they may be able to take submersion and drying without rusting...time will tell, as will I if I remember!
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This paper is just too amazing and too much fun to work with. This paper is just too amazing and too much fun to work with! I'm not a pro-artist just a doodler mostly using Pitt, Micron and Staedtler pens and they just glide across this paper so smoothly. Truly a joy to work with and no bleed whatsoever.
I like to put my papers through hell to see what they're capable of even if it's out of bounds of intended uses and for this paper I tried color pencils, blending chalk, acrylic paint and even watercolor.
Watercolor didn't go over too well but colored pencils and chalk look fantastic on this paper and it can handle a few light layers even tho it feels as though there's practically no tooth. Overall I'm delighted and love these papers. Got the pad in two sizes 9x12 and 11x14 for extra fun :D
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Stupid design, shoddy quality. Design and build quality is abysmal on this punch. I will say only one thing: for some unfathomable reason it comes with one punch not installed, which makes it unsuitable for punching paper to put in a Filofax A4 Notebook. Well, good luck with trying to install the extra punch. You have to take apart the whole thing, unscrew ALL 9 SCREWS and put it together again. Needless to say, the screws are of the flimsiest quality, and strip if you so much as wave a screwdriver in their direction. Kudos to whoever specified the lowest possible quality for this punch.
Bottom line: if you want to punch your own paper, be prepared for a blood pressure hike and some colourful language.
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Good set. This is a good set that allows you to set line 20 and line 24 snaps which is what I bought it for. I watched the video online on how to use it. After goofing up a few snaps where they were too loose, I realized I could not be consistent with this set.
So I splurged and bought a Tandy hand press from Springfield Leather. I drilled out the snaps I messed up and after installing the dies on the hand press had a perfectly set snap in seconds.
The advantage of this set is it takes up a whole lot less room. The press is very heavy and very large. Maybe if I kept on trying I would have gotten the "hammer and swivel" routine to get the perfectly set snap but I didn't want to mess up any more leather cuffs I was making.
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Not for Lefties though sadly. I can usually use right-handed scissors in my left hand even with sculpted grips. Unfortunately the grips on these are so thick and so sculpted that I can only use them right-handed.
The blades themselves are very good and deserve five stars . But if you are left-handed, then you will sadly have to find another brand like "Titanium" scissors like the Scotch precision ultra-edge ones:
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Scotch-Precision-Non-Stick-Assorted-1468TUNS-MIX/dp/B002QUZNQI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Scotch Precision Non Stick Assorted 1468TUNS MIX</a>
or the Fiskars softgrip:
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Fiskars-01-004244J-Titanium-Softgrip-Scissors/dp/B0033UNIQC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Fiskars 01 004244J Titanium Softgrip Scissors</a>
I wish they made it plainer that these really are not suitable for left-handers.
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Super shiny and adds gorgeous glam to dyi greeting cards. I have this brand of foil in lots of different colors, including Silver. It's super shiny and easy to use. I use the toner/laminator method, and sometimes I don't get complete coverage on my papercrafts, but all in all, I'm very pleased with this product. I'm kind of new to papercrafting, but I love how I can enhance my homemade greeting cards with foil to give them a very professional, non-homemade, appearance. I use a Brother laser printer, and a 3M laminator, and this method works pretty well for most applications. I do notice that the foil sometimes does not adhere perfectly to areas of large print, but as long as I use more intricate, detailed print, the foil performs beautifully!
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Not flat enough to be used for razors or knives. As other reviewers have noted, the leather is very thin. I would be concerned that this wouldn't wear particularly well, but that is not the most significant problem with the strop. The leather is glued to some sort of very lightweight softwood that has been stained a reddish color. The problem with the item I received is that the wood isn't level and even. It is dished on one side of the strop about one third of the way down the block lengthwise. It is dented enough to slide a dime under the leather in that area when it is lying face down on a table. A paddle strop like this needs to be flat and level. If it's not, it's basically unusable for sharpening something like a razor or knife. I have some chisels I might end up using this for that are narrow enough not to be affected by the dent in the middle of the block, but that is not what I purchased it for. I have since purchased some scrap leather and used water based contact cement to glue it to a flat section of shelving I cut. More work than just buying a pre-made strop like this, but this item is not worth the purchase.
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This is a 2 part epoxy with an easy mix ratio of 1. I used this product to repair a damaged wood carving of a figure broken off at the base. This is a 2 part epoxy with an easy mix ratio of 1:1. It is a bit tacky once mixed but easily manageable. The set up time is more than ample to allow shaping. I used this to build up the base under the feet for additional support. Once this cured, I glued and shimmed the feet in place. After adequate drying time, I then filled in all gaps with this product. This very nicely adhered to the wood without any problem at all. Once the epoxy dried, I was able to carve and sand it to shape. It covered well with acrylic paints. The bonding qualities were excellent and the ability to reshape the surface and texture it after it set-up were equally good. I was hesitant to apply any other surface finish as I usually do with a wood carving for fear of weakening this product due to the potential for chemical interactions. The repaired areas were considerable but someone not knowing the history of the repair would not be able to detect it. I was very pleased with this product and would recommend it to a wood carver doing a repair such as I encountered.
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HIGH QUALITY WAX AT VERY COMPETATIVE PRICES. Awesome beeswax! I am an Encaustic artist and had ordered beeswax years ago from Stakich for my encaustics artwork. I was very happy with it back then. A period of time went by that I was unable to do my encaustics Work but now am back at it again! I noticed Stakich here on Amazon now and was thrilled to see they were still selling wax! After reading a few reviews here, I was a little disturbed that people said the wax had a bad chemical scent so I ordered just a couple of blocks to try it out. I mean, it HAD been over ten years since I had last ordered wax from Stakich and who knows what may have transpired over all that time!
I am very happy to say, that when my wax blocks arrived yesterday I promptly opened it and found it had exactly the scent I was expecting! I don't know what the other reviewers were talking about, but I smelled delicious honey scented beeswax!
This company offers their high quality beeswax at extremely competitive prices, which is really important to me as an artist who goes through a LOT of beeswax on a regular basis! I am certainly happy I found Stakich again here on Amazon! I will definitely be ordering a LOT more!
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It is what it is. I've used these type of repair kits before just not this particular brand. They're all the same in my opinion. Whether you order the $9 kit or the $19 one, they're identical.
It will come with a single tiny piece of backing (smaller than a Post It Note) to use if you have an actual hole, basic colors of paint/dye that you'll have to mix to get the desired color, a piece of test vinyl that's the same size as the backing, a few different leather grain 'stamps' that you'll use after you apply the vinyl filler (also included in a miniscule amount) and a clear coat sealer. There's also a very cheap quality sponge and tiny paint brush.
This kit and all of "No heat" types are for little holes and scratches. Anything larger than a silver dollar- or if you have a few holes will require more than one kit.
Now, I'm giving this 3 stars overall because it does work well enough to get you by if your repair needs fit into the above criteria. But I can't over emphasize how very little product you're actually getting. I do recommend this brand if you're wanting to try one of these no heat kits because it's less expensive than some of the other ones on available. And they'll all the same: same packaging, same sponge and paint brush, same amount of product in the same containers with the same label and the same paint mixing guide which is helpful to a very limited degree because they don't provide a photo of the target color and some of the names are vague ie Sable Brown. I'm guessing that's a light warm brown? No clue. But there are instructions for how to mix different colors to achieve it. I'm lucky because I'm a hairstylist and I use color theory literally every day so mixing the colors to match wasn't super difficult. I didn't use the provided guide because it was vague. I just eyeballed it.
Anyway, the end results are OK for minor repairs but the kits which require heat are a lot better. They're just trickier to use. With either type kit there's a learning curve so practice on a hidden area or a spare piece of vinyl. Just don't practice too much or you'll not have enough product left for your repair!
Lastly, this isn't a permanent solution. The repair I made using a different kit last year is starting to peel up a little around the edges.
I very much prefer the more expensive and less user friendly heat based kits for both longevity and end result but if you're not looking for a permanent solution and you only have a small area to repair, and if you're pretty comfortable mixing colors then this kit or any other similar one will do the trick.
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Pricey but one of the best molds Ive used thus far. Overpriced in my opinion. But a really good mold nonetheless. The only issue I really have with this mold is how hard it is to clean. I clean mine sometimes by putting it in the top rack of my dishwasher. But I have noticed this has a tendency to cause discoloration of the mold. Doesn't affect the mold itself. Just looks yucky. I really love the sizes and whenever I make a mold with this they just pop out so easily. Very high quality and so sturdy. Making eyes is a breeze with this mold but please be careful with any glitter you want in your molds because it does stick and will speckle your lighter colored resins if there is ANY leftover glitter from your previous mold. I use tape a lot to resolve this. Really pulls all of it off. I love the smaller sizes on this mold in particular as they are perfect for making smaller eyes and are perfect for jewelry. It took a few tries to get more of what I wanted but with more practice your cabochon castings will get better and better. These pictures show some of the first batches Ive tried. Its really so easy to use and I although it is more pricey than I'd like it is absolutely worth it. Very happy with these results and I am very much looking forward to using this in the future.
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Works Just as Well as the Good Stuff but its Cheaper. Double sided tape similar to this is really great to use for phone repairs because when putting components back together, you want to create a strong bond and seal that is thin. Some other great features about these tapes include being waterproof and having extremely strong adhesive.
LOOK AND FEEL: I like how this tape as a set of both clear and black tape because color matching can be quite useful when repairing. This is perfect because most phones are either black or white and I am able to match the tape to the needed color. Also, the tape has a uniform thickness all throughout which is a good thing because I have used bad tape before which was not cut consistently. Since the tape is quite thin (2 mm) it also keeps a low profile when sticking which makes it great for phone screen repairs. This tape looks just like the name brand.
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONALITY: I am used to using tape similar to this one except from 3M as it is the name brand and to my surprise, this generic one worked just as well as the 3M tape. The adhesive is very strong and once attached will hold up to a lot of force. I made a simple 2 inch by 2 inch square of the tape and used it to stick two pieces of acrylic together. When I tried to pry the pieces apart, I had to really put some effort into it which showed me just how good this adhesive is. It is definitely just as good as the 3M name brand and I know for sure there will be no problem if one uses this for cellphone or appliance repair. I also did another test using the same square method and found the tape to be able to prevent water from coming into the square when submerged. While I can't promise you that the tape is waterproof, I can definitely say that it is water resistant. The tape can also be pulled with force without breaking as is has a lot of tensile strength. It is stretchy which resists tearing and breaking which makes the tape rugged. This tape also costs less than the name brand which is another plus point.
tl; dr: If you are looking for a good tool to use for phone/electronic repairs (and even some house repairs too), this is what you should be using because for a lower price than name brand tape, it works just as well considering the adhesive capabilities and water-resistance. I would definitely keep this in my toolkit to pull out the next time I am doing a repair.
Pros:
- 2 Colors (Black and White) to Match Repair
- Thin Design to Keep Low Profile
- Strong Adhesive
- Water-Resistant Properties
- Large Tensile Strength
- Rugged to Wear/Tear and Rough Handling
- Cheaper than Name Brand
Cons:
- None :)
I received this product for my honest and unbiased review. My words show my true feelings about this product and my goal is to inform you about it to the best of my ability. If you thought that it was helpful please help me and select the YES button below. Thanks :)
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Love it. I ordered this as a birthday gift for my daughter who has autism spectrum disorder, in the hopes that it will spark her interest in something new and give her something to do that she can share with others. This did just that and more! No one in my household has been able to put it down. Heck, even my 10 year old son has picked up looming. There are so many colors to choose from. Charms are cute, and there are more than enough S clips so there is no issue with running out after creating something awesome. The only small con that I have found is I did not get any glow in the dark bands as stated on the box but I am still super happy with this product.
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Like These Stark Branches. I ordered 2 of the white wood snowy branches. I had a very nice tall vase, so
they were the perfect size. I gently pulled them apart from each other to get the full volume.
I have them placed on a box window or window seat type front window. I was going to add other floral items, but I liked the stark look they portrayed.
I know others might not care for this but for the winter, they look great where they are placed.
I thought they were easy to work with, be gentle when pulling them apart. I did not have any breakage. I would have liked to order 3 bunches, had I known I was using them by themselves. They really do
spread out and stay as you place as they attach themselves to the other fine branches. Mine are in a very tall fine crystal vase that my great grandparents rec'v as a 50th wedding gift. I get compliments on them frequently.
They would be easy to incorporate into a winter arrangement, which was my original plan.
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Amazing for sculptural elements and filling applications. I started using Apoxie Sculpt at the beginning of the year at the recommendation of another prop maker. It's an absolute pleasure to work with. I used to use polymer clays like Super Sculpey to make the sculptural elements of my projects, but that required baking, often separate from the piece it was meant to attach to, and results in an extremely fragile result. Apoxie Sculpt sticks to nearly anything and it is self hardening. Once cured, after 24 hours, it is rock hard and capable of being sanded, tapped, and machined. This makes it useful for applications beyond even sculpting. You can apply it, and then sand the surface absolutely smooth, or drill holes. A little bit also goes a long way with intelligent application. I use it with nearly every project, and the 4 lb quantity has lasted me the better part of the year.
The only downside I've encountered with the use of Apoxie Sculpt is if you use it on something like wood, anywhere the Apoxie Sculpt interacts with the surface it seals the wood, making it impossible to stain properly in such areas. This can be avoided, though, simply by taping off surfaces you don't want sealed. It's a minor inconvenience for such a wonderful medium.
I've found that the gray "Natural" color option is more structurally reliable than other colors options.
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Small and fragile. I just want to start off with the fact that I did not realize how small these would be. I'm actually happy that they are tiny and cute because I was planning on putting them in a bottle with some sand for a display. Anything larger may not have fit in the neck of the bottle. One warning for these little guys is the smell. They do have a fishy scent upon opening the bag, and boy was it strong. I didn't mind the smell but it was kind of unexpected. (compared to when I've bought starfish in a craft store) They were packaged in a small plastic baggie and the mailing package was lined with bubble wrap. I honestly would have preferred to see it in a small box because most of them were slightly damaged in some way. (very minor breaks and crumbs that could have been avoided in better packaging.) The stars themselves are very delicate but are so so so adorable! I love tiny items and this is definitely on that list of tiny items that I love. I want to do many different crafts with them, and see what possibilities I can explore.
Overall these starfishies are adorable, but I was not aware upon ordering that they were as small as they were. They are fragile, but if treated properly will look great on displays/crafts. I plan on using them for bottles with sand, stars, and seashells, I received this product at a discount in return for my honest and thorough review. If there are any questions please do not hesitate to leave a comment.
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Used many times, So here are some tips. If making small molds, save any little scrap you cut off and even left over from the container you mix in. (after cured) all that little scrap can be used again just by adding to the new mix.(best if chopped into small chunks unless the next pour is a large mold) tip 2 is after a mold is no longer needed or becomes unusable, keep it and use as a filler for large molds. I still get life out of a mold years after it was made. Don't think you will use mold for a while store it in a bag (ziplock if it will fit) and keep in a cool dry area, but away from sunlight! under the sink is a good place. You can also use just about anything to fill empty space of a mold. Last tip: have everything you will need before you mix. Have the item you want in a container(custom sized is best) have any unused space filled, unless you need the strength of the mold high.(1/4" thick wall makes strong walls) oh yeah 1 last thing, know how you plan to remove the item. have in molding area first and pour in slow or pour in mold area and slowly dip item into the smooth-on. Best if one end can be left open, like a flat area.
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Fiskars 95467097 65mm Rotary Straight Blade. Those that sew hardly need someone like me to praise this item. I prefer the larger blade and the refills are equal in quality to the blade you purchased with the rotary tool. This is my third or fourth replacement blade...so I do use the product a lot, and am very happy with it.
For scrappers, yes, you would love to have this item! However, if you "sew" and "scrap", might I suggest that you retain the dull blade (in the same packaging you take the new blade out of), and use that to trim photos and such for scrapbooks? I make this suggestion having learned the hard way that cutting paper, etc., does dull the blade prematurely, and cutting fabric afterwards may not be as clean and sharp. However, paper seems to be far more forgiving of a duller blade so the old blade works for quite some time on paper goods when retired from use on fabric. Just a thought...........
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Rated for product quality & accuracy, not personal preference. I was looking for candle scents that smelled like incense. Nag Champa is a common incense fragrance. In the description of the herbal sampler, it says very clearly the names of the scents, and they are true to the name. I don't understand why people by an herbal sampler which clearly states the names of incense-like fragrances, yes, the kind often found in metaphysical shops -- and then write a review saying they don't like incense scents! I personally hate the caribbean teakwood, but that has nothing to do with the company or the quality of the product, it's my personal preference.
The scents themselves are quite strong, so I imagine they'll perfume the candles nicely. If I find otherwise, I'll update my review. For now, the quality and accuracy is why I give 4 stars. However, I don't give 5 because I wish I knew exactly the ingredients. I hope the manufacturer will consider listing that important detail because many people are allergic to various components of fragrances and certain oils... good for us to know.
BTW, my personal and LAYMAN's opinion of each of these fragrances, which has nothing to do with the star rating I gave:
Nag Champa - awesome, if you like sandalwood/myrrh type incense (I bought the sampler for this scent and am very pleased, the rest I was just curious to try.)
Dragon's Blood - *strong*, a slight medicinal note
Egyptian Amber - probably the best middle ground for those not too into incense. Vanilla undertones
Caribbean Teakwood - to me, smells a bit like cheap cologne or car freshener. lol but I'm sure some people would think differently.
There's a better breakdown of each fragrance in the description, although I must say the Nag Champa smells like sandalwood to me (maybe the powder/musk mix), again which I love.
Overall I will likely try other CandleScience scents, but would really appreciate an ingredient listing.
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HORRIBLE quality. I can only concur with the other reviewer, and the reason I'm even adding a review is to caution anyone against buying other K&Co Smash tapes because this problem is NOT an isolated one! Every single type of tape I've bought from this company - including the super cute black & white polka dot one - have severe, glaring quality issues. Basically you will not only get frustrated but waste more product than you'll be able to use, which obviously defeats the purpose of buying it in the first place. When you start to unroll the tape, it invariably either tears so that you have an uneven portion - or, as happened with not one but several rolls of the black & white polka dot tape, it's actually stuck together in such a way that the adhesive on the other side of the tape sticks to the top of the design. What ends up happening is that, as you desperately try to salvage the tape, you just end up with distressed, non-sticky and halfway see-through paper tape - not at all what you'd want to pay money for.
I would also highly recommend staying away from Tim Holtz brand washi tape, which is almost worse because it's more expensive and yet has equally frustrating quality issues. Personally, my favorite washi tapes are from Recollections - they come in a variety of styles, widths and assortments. The best place to buy those is at Michael's and wait for a coupon, as they can be rather pricey if you want more than a couple.
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Fire Hazard. This is basically all you need candles at home, or should I say to burn your house? I purchased this kit and used it the same day to make candles using the included instructions and the plastic cups supplied with it. Next day I placed the 3 candles next to each other and lit them. 2 hours later my fire alarm went off and I found the 3 candle jars (plastic) melted and on fire. My counter top was ruined and I now have to pay the landlord for an entire kitchen counter top. Thankfully I was about 20 ft away from the candles when this happened. So, what would've happened if had been a bit farther away? If you decide to buy this kit, ditch the plastic candle cups. And to the seller, replace these cups with real glass, or just remove them from the kit before someone burns down their entire house.
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It will grow on you if you have the mind to let it. Fun for tinkerers. I didn't get this for free. I paid for it, and was skeptical. Took a while to warm up to it.
If you have an inventive mind and are always tinkering with things around the house, give this a try. It's an entirely different kind of product.
Plan on wasting a few packs figuring out how it works and what it's good for. The uses I saw online weren't necessarily how I ended up getting the best of Sugru.
My tennis ball shoe holders fell off the wall.
My iphone cord repair cracked and broke the next week.
My toy car fell off the wall and left four black dots.
The leftover pieces were the pieces that ended up working best. Does better on non-wall surfaces (wood, metal) but painted walls seem to work less well.
The molded hook is still up and holds an led flashlight or some binder rings.
The leftover sugru I used to glue the halloween hand to a shelf ended up working the best.
Made little tips for the end of dowel rods and hung stockings under our office TV for christmas.
Have a pen holder molded to the inside of the glove box in the car.
Mended a broken ceramic angel figurine that was knocked over and broke in half, is strong and barely noticeable.
Look up the stuff in other people's reviews and on their site to get some ideas, then keep it in the back of your mind. You'll end up finding cool uses before long. I keep a memo in my phone and do a few repairs at a time since you only have a little while to work with the pack. Also, can't spend too long contemplating as they expire in 6 months.
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The tip is nice for transferring lazer print ink to wood. The tip is nice for transferring lazer print ink to wood. I use it to transfer stencils for scroll saw work.
I however have broke many of these lenk heat pens over my life span. Some of the issues are my fault.
Pushing to hard or letting the bit's get to lose and they break off, Or tightening a tip back up when it is hot.
I have had many of them just die and stop heating with very little use.
This one after short time has cracked down it's side for no reason. It's still working and i have
been using for a mix of transfer work and light wood burning. However you can pick them up so cheap
i normally pay for the heat pen many times before it breaks.
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Maximum casting size if 6 Ounces. Maximum casting size is 6 Ounces.
Even though you are buying 32 Ounces, your casts should each be no larger than 6 Ounces. I wish the product description has said this as I would never have purchased it. If you look at the pictures of the box, it does say it on the front of the box, but still, people go by product description a lot !
For better information see
http://eti-usa.com/easy-cast/
and
http://eti-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Casting-Resin-Instructions.pdf
Note: My 5 Star rating is just to allow me to say the above and was chosen to match the general opinion as I have not yet used this product due to the 6 ounce limitation. The pages above suggest al alternate for larger casts.
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A useful and cost-effective glue gun. After receiving a shipping mistake (missing glue sticks) from the Amazon fulfillment center, CCbetter made sure I received the total package with the glue sticks included (exactly 25, as advertised). Kudos for the excellent follow-up by those at CCbetter. It took me a little time to find something to test this on as I was allowed a slight discount for an accurate review and was asked to evaluate its performance. Although it is of simple construction, it does exactly what it was designed to do. Easy to manipulate and use, it welded/glued a broken table shelf making it just like new again. After doing that, I started looking around for more things to try it on. I was actually able to stop a tiny, slow leak on the connection to my garbage disposal that had been causing me grief. It dries/cures quickly and doesn't produce any waste. I can see that this will be useful for many future projects that I encounter. Thank s for the opportunity to try this.
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TOO STICKY- DOES NOT TRANSFER. After successfully making a variety of crafts (most of which are signs created by transferring cut-out vinyl letters onto wood), I purchased two more rolls of what I thought was the same ol' transfer paper I had been using. NOPE! I quickly realized that Cricut had changed this product into something completely impossible to work with. A previous review was correct in that this product should be called NON-transfer tape. It is WAY too sticky! The vinyl does not transfer off the tape unless you literally hold every part of the letter/design down on the surface you are attempting to transfer it to. Even when it does transfer, the tape is so sticky it distorts some of the letters/designs because it is pulling it so hard. I am very disappointed with this product and hope that Cricut brings back the regular transfer paper. I honestly would like to know who tested this tape out and made a successful project with it because it is near impossible! The transfer paper was SO much easier to work with. Two thumbs down for this "new and improved" product. I will not be purchasing it ever again.
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Wonderful Little Flower Pots. These are the perfect size for fairy gardens and other miniature scenes. They may be a little big for a dollhouse, depending on the scale of your dolls, their things, and their house. If you have a tiny dollhouse or are decorating for a train set, these could be urn-like planters. Otherwise, they are a great size. I bought them for a different reason - and they are perfect. I wanted small flower pots I could cover with tiny rhinestones and other cabachons - but they also had to be big enough to cut in half without massacring my fingers. These fit the bill. I use these for some of the dioramas, frames, collages, etc I create.
Bottom Line: Nice, heavy weight for their size. Well-made - and I think it's awesome someone thought to add a drain hole at the bottom of the pot. Just in case someone ever finds a plant this small that they want to plant and water. ;) Great product!
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Heavy Paper, Attractive. I had a very pleasant surprise when I opened the package with these tags in them.
The kraft paper is very sturdy, heavier than my 110 wt. card stock. The finish is matte and just to try writing on them out I used chalk and regular ink and they both worked fine.
They are very clean cut, no ragged edges. The punch out heart is a really cute detail, the hearts are still in them and need to be pushed out, I will be using them as a bonus on cards. The hole is also punched in the top of the tag. Both the punch out shapes are also very clean cut.
I was very fortunate to purchase these at a discount in exchange for sharing my honest opinion. I am happy to say that they are high quality, versatile and practical and will add an attractive touch to any project or purpose you would use them for. Well worth the money.
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white construction paper 24x36. This product was delivered quickly, packaged nicely, and was exactly what I was looking for. I use it to line a bird cage (for my Goffin cockatoo). The paper is heavyweight, and my bird can't pull it up through the grate and shred it like he did with newspaper, and commercial cage liners. The only problem I had with this product was when he dismantled his water bowl from it's locking mechanism and dumped it on himself and the paper. The paper does not hold up well when it gets soaked. Other than that one day, the paper has worked out perfectly and it's a breeze to clean his cage each day. Great product! I'll definitely order again.
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Decent but hard to match color. The patch itself was pretty easy and seems strong. Gives about a 2" x 2" patch of leather along with a patch the same size of a cloth you put underneath. You use up the cloth with pretty much one small hole (needing at least 1/2" overlap in each direction. You cut the leather to fit the hole & thus can possibly use it on numerous holes with another generic piece of cloth (I haven't tried tho). The hardest part is mixing the paint to match. They have instructions for basic colors (ex: tan), but to get it to be the color you want is not for the faint of heart. They might say, mix orange, yellow, white and brown. Add more brown if this, add more yellow if this. I sort of wish they'd show shades and give ratios to mix.
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Great Christmas card material. I have many embossing folders, and I love these little guys. They came very quickly and were packaged very well, as is everything I order from Amazon. They make the cutest Christmas cards as well as Winter Solstice cards for those who might require an alternative celebration. I have also used them for winter birthday cards. One thing I like to do with any embossed card stock is to rub an ink pad over the raised part to bring it forward. I have also used very light sand paper to "rough up" the raised part and then add ink for color or not as desired. I have cut out the snowman part and used him for a gift tag too. Good stuff! I will order more styles.
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Best "craft knives" around. After many hours of searching for my original X-acto set purchased about 40 years ago, I finally concluded I'd lost it during a move. I looked for a replacement in several different hardware and craft stores, but was unable to find the X-acto brand and settled for another "craft knife" which simply did not hold up. It finally occurred to me to check Amazon, and I am happy to say that my new set is of the excellent quality I expected from the X-acto brand, including the wooden storage box. The only thing which has changed is that the moulded compartments for the tools is no longer rigid plastic, but a flimsy, lightweight substitute which I expect to deteriorate with age. For that reason alone, I cannot give this set a full five stars.
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Pink and fluffy. I purchased this glitter hoping that it would be like diamond dust, but it isn't. The glitter has hues of pinks and greens, so rather than 'white' like a diamond (which is how it looks in the container) it becomes very baby pink when looking at it straight on. I was fortunate in that I happened to be working on a baby girl mini album, but in any other application ... I would have to think twice about using it, because on white paper, it is, well, pink.
Additionally, I removed the glitter from its container and placed it in a rectangular plastic container, which I use as a 'glitter station'. I find that it clumps, or perhaps 'fluffs', like powdered snow so I have to shake my container to loosen it up.
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Very pretty nice quality washi. Love this tape! Really nice quality washi and a nice amount on the roll. I love to use washi for my planner and to decorate all kinds of things around the house. I have used it on notebooks and mason jars, wrapped it around pens to jazz up an old ugly one, I use it on gifts and cards too. The uses are so many...just be creative and look online for ideas and you will find plenty. This particular collection is just lovely and I was so thrilled with the quality. The colors are soft and pretty in this set and very on trend in the craft world with the pink, mint and gold combinations. The mint green floral one I think is my favorite and has a very vintage type look to it as does the smaller floral too. A very soft feminine looking set. I am just so happy to have found it. It was packaged very well and being a bit of a craft junkie, I was super excited to see it when I opened the package. Highly recommended!!! I recieved this product at a reduced price for my honest and unbiased review.
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great for retail workers. I work retail, unloadin pallets every week and wanted my own knife. As a petite lady, 5'2", 100lbs, I wanted something not bulky and I could easily use. This is great. Skil, if I'm correct, is a cheaper brand found at Lowe's or Wal-Mart. I really wanted something that folds into my pocket and when doing pallets I can easily just slide back the blade. Does well at both. The hinge is a little greasy but it's new so, to be expected. In a woman's hand, it's comfortable. To open or close the knife you have to use the lock mechanism, which is a plus for safety. When rushing I normally slide back the blade back and stick it in my pocket. So, this should be perfect, it works like a normal box cutter but folds. A bit bigger than a normal box cutter but has the holding option. I have not changed the blade, it did come a new one though.
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Great mister for ink. These are great to be able to spray out different inks (alcohol/distress) and spray. It allows you to control how opaque you want the color. I haven't used them very long yet, but the initial spray is very powerful. The spring has locked up a little so there might an issues later with it.
Update: I love these so much that rather than trying to find shoddy dollar store sprays, I bought more. If you plan on using these for multiple colors, I'd buy additional packs to make a variety of colors (ink, alcohol). Alcohol inks do stain the inside, but if you're keeping to that color then there's no worry. The pump is still working fine after several projects!
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Good stuff. This is the first time I've used this clay. It's messy so prepare for that. When I'm not working on it I spray it with water then put a trash bag over it so it doesn't dry too quickly. Overall it is very pleasant to work with. You can work on a piece for hours without it drying which is nice. Sometimes when it gets leathery from drying it's easier to form shapes. I wish wishing at first that I had used an oil based clay because it doesn't dry and there's little to no mess, but it's easier to smooth this clay with water and a brush. And if you mess something up, you can always spray it with water and go back over it.
The price is good as well. I will definitely purchase in the future.
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Fantastic product, and a couple of tips. I've never used any casting epoxy before, and I was surprised at how easy this is to use, with great results. I considered buying a mold release agent to go with it, but I found that it's not really needed. I used this product to make taxidermy style eyes, and all it took was a hard tap to pop them out of their mold. The only thing I didn't like about this product was that it did not become glossy after hardening- it was transparent, but with a matte finish. After doing a bit of research, I purchased a product that was supposed to remove scratches from car headlights. I wet sanded my casts and afterwards buffed it with the scratch remover, and that gave it a wet, glossy finish. I'm not sure if this was a problem with my mold or not, but if you have this problem it is easy to fix. Otherwise, a great product, particularly for the price.
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4/5 would recommend. This is actually bigger than I expected and is much easier to use than I thought.
Pros:
Like it claims, it does not take a lot of force to punch large page numbers.
I definitely love the locking feature, which means it takes up less space when storing.
It works smoothly and without metal-grating noises.
It punches 20 pages well, as advertised
Cons:
The mini-access door for the hole punches is a little bit small, and it is difficult to take off/put on the entire bottom to access all of the compartment.
The middle puncher sometimes doesn't work correctly, and the punched out round comes out and makes a mess.
It actually weighs a quite a bit at about 1.8 pounds.
The page guard is a little bit to short to work as well with larger stacks of pages
Overall, this product was very functional, but there were a few too many minor issues for me to give it 5/5.
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Somewhat disappointing but perhaps I was expecting too much. This is a big roll of paper. So maybe I was expecting too much for it to be wrapped in some kind of plastic and in good condition. I use this to wrap finished art for transportation. Need it to be clean. The first roll came in a box (nothing, just the roll and the outer box) and the box was quite beat up, ripped and dirty. So was the paper. Thanks to Amazon, I just returned it for another roll. Of course, the second one just came in a box - just the roll and the box. It was less beat up and less dirty. But the edges of the paper were in pretty sad shape and it's probably dirtier than I would like - just wasn't going to return it again. So I have it, and I'll hopefully be able to use it - I haven't completely opened it up to see whether it's usable because I haven't finished my old (somewhat smaller) roll. If you need paper to be in good shape, don't get this one.
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Great vinyl for your back to school goodies. I work with vinyl doing personalization projects and I normally use Oracal brand vinyl. I was wary of trying a different brand, but I ordered this one with a discount. I was excited because I really liked the patterns- they are super cute! So- I am happy to say that if you are looking for a vinyl to be used on things like notebooks, binders, and things that will never see weather or water, this is a cool one. It is printed on an Avery brand base, so I do not believe it is water resistant so I wouldn't use it on a cup or bottle. The different patterns are really cute and I love the shades of gray and pink- very on trend. I also really like the way that they didn't waste a whole page with their late, but used 9x13 of that sheet for 2 different patterns - a blue, cloudy sky and a red plaid- to give you a little bit extra, some lagniappe if you will.
Disclaimer:I received this product at a discount for an honest, unbiased review which is what I have provided here.
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Certainly does it's job. I have used this product before on the leather seat in my car, and also on the hard plastic in the rear interior. It was black. Black is black. Hard to mismatch! Unfortunately, I ordered Cordovan for my leather chair, that I would call, "Cordovan". The original chair color was wearing off on the end of the arms where I grab it to get up. I proceeded bravely to color in the worn spots with the Cordovan dye. It went on darker, while wet. I thought I can wipe off the excess and tone it down. Didn't work that way! With the Cordovan on there, I see I need to rethink the color of my chair. It looks more brown to me now. lol. Really though, and I am a very particular guy, it doesn't look bad this way, and best of all, my wife, or anyone else for that matter, hasn't even noticed it!
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Ambidexrous design = comfortable for lefties. I use scissors just about every day for a wide variety of tasks. I'm a lefty with an XL glove size.
The first thing I noticed about these Scotch Precision scissors was their comfort. Most scissors are made for right-handed people. When lefties use them the finger holes painfully cut into our skin; and when cutting they usually point about 60 degrees to the left. So it's not a happy occasion for me to use right-handed scissors.
But these Scotch Brand Precision scissors have an ambidextrous design with large, soft finger/thumb holes. They are comfortable to use and point straight ahead when I cut with them.
To fairly test them, I ran them through a gauntlet of tasks over several weeks. First was cutting hair: Results OK. Next stop: office tasks, they cut paper, tape, twine, and cardboard with minimal effort. They did not cut fabric as well as my $30 Wiss dressmaker shears, but that result was as I expected. After all, these Scotch scissors cost tonly $5.
If I were looking to purchase a pair of general duty scissors, and were comparing these to the standard, orange-handled Fiskars model, I'd recommend these Scotch Precision scissors for the comfort factor alone. Especially if there's a lefty in your house.
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an actual potters wheel. I would never have considered it except I saw it in action over the weekend. A fellow potter was doing a demo on it and I fell in love. He sat it on top of a bucket and went to town. (no, he didn't use the legs) He has used his for a couple of years now and wouldn't part with it - I offered to buy it from him <G>.
In general, I like kick wheels, not electric wheels. But this one is different. It can go REALLY slow and quite fast. The speed is controlled by a little knob - not a foot petal which gives you a lot more control - set it and it stays at that speed. No wet clay colapsing from a suddenly speeding wheel caused by an accidental nudge of the foot as you change positions. It is just the right size - full sized wheel head (11 inches) and weight - 26 pounds. It uses regular bats (it also comes with the weird square one).
I wouldn't recomend it for production potting - throwing 20 pound pots, but it is just right for a person like me that throws and trims a few pots a week and wants a wheel that doesn't take up a lot of precious floor space, nor weigh half a ton. It isn't a junky toy, which is what I thought when I first looked at it. It actually works. This is now on my Christmas list. I will add another review after I use mine.
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versatile set, nice value. I received these yazycraft clay dough extruders a set of 10 the other day in the mail. The clay dough tools came very nicely packaged and avoided any damage or tampering during its shipment. the clay dough tools arrived very quickly thanks to amazon prime and the speedy processing of the great seller. I personally ordered these clay dough tools for my licensed home daycare for the children to use with play dough. The kids really enjoyed using these and it worked their small motor skills to push the dough through the tools, This is a nice set to add to any play doh set to add to the imagination for play. I am very happy with my purchase. I received these yazycraft clay dough extruders a set of 10 for free or for a discounted price in exchange for my personal review and opinion. I personally rely very heavily on others reviews when I am looking at products to purchase online to see if they are the right product for me or not. Therefore I always try to give my most best and completely honest review in order to help others gain more information on products based on a personal experience. Just because I may have gotten the product for free or a discounted price does not alter the review that I give. I give a 100 percent honest review and will call out any flaws or bad products that I come across. Sometimes it is nice to read about others personal experiences with products rather than just reading about the product in its description. If you found my review helpful in any way at all please be kind and click the helpful review button located below. If you have any questions pertaining to my experience with the product please feel free to ask questions and I will answer them as quickly and the best I can according to the experience I had with the product. I would personally recommend these yazycraft clay dough extruders a set of 10 to others, I am very happy with them.
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Good, solid hardware, just be mindful of measurements. This hardware is solidly built, and the finish appears to be durable. The machined screws that hold the loop to the plate function well, and there is a second, thinner plate that goes on the backside and helps avoid possible tear-through. Two warnings: the 3/4 inch measurement is of the narrowest part of the oval plate (i.e., measuring perpendicular to the loop), which wasn't clear to me when I bought my first order of these (I ordered the 1 inch ones, then these ones when I discovered how large the 1 inch ones are). The widest part of the oval is just over 1.5 inches, and the total height of the loop is 1 inch. The second warning is that the screws that hold the loop to the plate are only 1/4 inch long, and the plates (top and bottom) add up to 3 32nds of an inch. This means that you can't use these with leather thicknesses over an 1/8 of an inch. I used these on 11 oz leather, and found that I had to forego the top plate entirely, because the screws weren't long enough. The screws of the larger strap loops are the same size as these, so a larger strap loop does not solve the problem. That said, I am happy with the function of the loop, even without the plate.
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Love the on/off switch. I really enjoyed crafting with this hot glue gun. It didn't take long to heat up; about 1-2 minutes. It didn't "leak" out glue in between applications. The glue came out hot but not scorching. My current hot glue gun is old, outdated, and gets so hot the glue damages the item I'm crafting on. It was hot enough that the glue didn't cool while I was dispersing it on other sections of my project. Some glue guns don't get hot enough and the glue will harden before you have time to apply it to your project. This one doesn't have that issue. The on/off switch is an amazing addition. Sometimes I need to pause my crafting, this convenient feature saves me time! I'm never working close to my outlet so not having to get up to unplug it during each pause is nice. I normally would just let my old one drip during pauses, wasting glue in the process. The on/off switch will help me save on wasted glue.
I wish the cord was about another 1-2 feet longer. Like I said my outlet isn't very close to my desk. This hot glue gun reaches my desk but with very little slack. I really don't need the cord to be much longer but it would be nice. The cord is 45 inches or 3.75 ft. I don't see it mentioned in the product description so you should know this is a "mini" glue gun. It uses the thinner glue sticks not the full sized glue sticks.
PROS:
On/Off Switch
Heats up fast
Doesn't over heat
Doesn't leak
CONS:
Cord is slightly shorter than I need
Product description doesn't explain that this is a mini glue gun for mini glue sticks
Ratings (Out of five stars):
Heating up speed: *5*
Glue temperature: *5*
Application ease: *5*
Safety*: *5*
Value: *5*
Overall rating: 25 out of 25 stars / 5 Star Average
*Glue guns are not a toy by nature they are unsafe for children. I gave this a high safety rating because compared to my older glue gun this one is much safer. This one doesn't overheat the glue which has prevented me from being burned when I apply the glue to my projects.
I hope you enjoyed this review. If you have any questions about my experience please leave me a comment. I will be happy to follow up on my experience with this product.
I received this product complimentary from Best Arts and Crafts Glue Gun for quality testing purposes; all opinions expressed are my own.
10/24/15 Update: I've noticed this hot glue gun has a hard time sitting upright. It falls over sometimes.
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I was happy to get the wood. I was happy to get the wood. I made a mistake I was supposed to order 2 1/4 square my mistake. I am going interesred in getting higher quality patterns and realize I would have to pay more. It would be better if you would show the different grade examples so we could pick what we wanted. I give my pens away along with pocket watches and love to tell the Biblical story about the wood so I want higher quality for visual impact. I am disabled so I can only do limited amount of work so I just want more impact. I am happy this helps our faith partners. So, do you have the larger 6/2.5/2.5 inch and more impact grain?
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DON"T SNIP THE TIP as instructed...it was not necessary on the product I received...check your tip first. First - DO NOT snip the tip as the directions on the bottle state... fortunately I checked first and noted that my tip (located under the red cap that screws off) was designed to already have an small opening at it's top. The glue bottle itself was sealed by a foil circle adhered to the bottle...removing the foiled sealing circle then allows the glue to flow into and out of the bottle and thru the screw on tip... so no snipping needed and IF you do that, then the opening may then be much larger than desired. Lesson here is check before you cut !
Second-this product worked very well to glue some cheap nylon/rayon type fabric draw string bags that had poorly stitched seams and no back-stitching where needed ...the glue dried very fast (within 5 minutes) to the touch and no longer tacky. I just used a toothpick dipped in the main bottle of glue, as only tiny amounts of adhesive were needed at a time (and I didn't want to gunk up the tip yet for such a small task).
Too soon to evaluate durability, if any issues noted I will then update.
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do not waste your money. So I cut this into pieces about the size of a changing pad for when we are out in public and I can whip one out and put it down to help keep my child clean but it is so thin it seems pointless.
From there I also use this to put on the kids table for them to color on while I am finishing up dinner. They have used crayons, markers and some watercolor paint. I would say it held up well enough for those items but once we introduced a pen it was all down hill from there.
The downside is that this changing table paper is so thin, like super super thin. I think it is thinner then the tissue paper you can get from Target. I feel like it is a waste of a product and tree's because it really doesn't do its job.
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60 Different Rolls of Colorful Tape - Sticks Great!! Great for Planners. I absolutely recommend this product. The price is great! The colors are wonderful. I love having the variety of colors to choose from. I peeled the white strip from the back of the beginning of one of the rolls and it wasn't sticky. I say about 7 inches, a little longer than a sharpie pen, that is unusable. I don't have a problem with that myself. I still have lots of tape on the roll. I applied it to Filofax paper in my Domino Filofax and it was easy enough to pull up and re-position the tape. It was the right amount of sticky and doesn't appear to be coming back up. I took some pictures to show how much tape is lost at the beginning of the roll. I also took a picture to show the different colors. I added one picture of the tape applied in my Filofax.
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A Superior Liquid Glue for Paper Crafting. It's amazing how well this liquid glue works. It's very popular in scrapbooking circles and I use it for making mini albums, cards and other paper projects. It does dry clear, but you will be able to see a little of the glue if goes where you don't want it and you don't wipe it clean. Some crafty friends indicate that they have even used it to secure their mini album pages to the hinges. Hmmm....not ready to take that leap of faith yet. I'm perfectly happy with my Scor Tape for that purpose.
This glue dries really quickly, so you won't have much time to adjust your paper once you place it. Work quickly and remove any excess glue immediately. It works very similarly to Tombow Mono Multi, but with the distinct advantage that it's not tacky once dry. I find that it holds really well. I just used it to attach paper to my Fernli lace caddy (made of MDF) and it worked like a champ. The edges are well adhered, with no signs of any lifting.
I recommend getting the precision tip set, which is sold separately. It comes with a stainless steel pin to keep the nozzle from clogging. You'll want the kind of control that the small tip provides. A little of this glue goes a long way, which is essential since it's a little pricey.
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Well-constructed and beautiful. I am a huge fan of all things washi. My collection of over 200 rolls includes fabric tape, washi tape, paper tape, craft tape, etc. I may know a thing or two about washi.
Each roll comes individually wrapped. Upon first examination, I noticed how well foiled the rolls were. I saw no signs of flaking, scratching, or rough spots in the foil. I love the gold foil! I think the pineapple is my favorite.
Upon usage of the tape, I determined that this selection of washi is one of the best, well-constructed tapes I have worked with. The tapes are sturdy and durable, yet they are easily tear-able. I had no issues repositioning the washi tapes. I noticed no sticky residue or tears in the tape once moved.
One last observation I had when unrolling the tape, I noticed that there is no foil transfer, it does not come off, on the sticky side nor does it rub off like I have encountered with other foiled washi tapes.
I use washi for all sorts of projects. I use it to wrap gifts, seal envelopes, decorate my planner, coordinate the copious amounts of cords in my life, etc.
I would highly recommend this Allydrew washi tape to anyone that wants beautiful, repositionable tape in their lives.
I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review.
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So excited. I don't usually write reviews, although I should because I shop Amazon often and rely so heavily on the reviews. But I came running to my computer to tell you that I received not five but SIX beautiful, vibrant, and sparkly rolls of tape in the mail just now and I CAN'T WAIT to make use of them at my hoop making party next Tuesday. I'm only giving 4 rather than 5 stars for now, depending on how they stick that may change. Only minor complaint is that I ordered an extra set because I was worried about having enough tape to go around for all my friends, so it would have been nice if the listing had been accurate, but I am pumped about the extra silver roll that sparkles different colors in the light!
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Great Bobbins, Great Price. I love to crochet and knit. I wanted to start a project that called for a few dozen bobbins!!! That scared me a little. So I went to various craft stores and Walmart to purchase these. I couldn't believe that nobody carried any bobbins! You would think the craft stores would carry them. So, being the Amazon lover that I am, researched for the size and quality I would need. Of course, the cost is also a factor. Clover brand is highly regarded as having quality products. I knew that they wouldn't be flimsy, which I was correct. There are 3 different colors in the package: pink, blue and white. My project calls for 3 different colors so I put the white yarn with the white ones and the other two colors are always on either the blue or pink. I purchased 6 sets of these. The price was great because it was an "add on" purchase where you have to spend $25 or more to be able to purchase. If you didn't know, you can purchase enough of the "add on" purchase to make that minimum. So I got a great deal! I have used these for a while and absolutely love them. They hold a lot of yarn where you don't have to keep refilling them and having so many tails to weave it. The 2 sides have the slits to hold the end of your yarn, which I find that wrapping it like a crazy 8 holds it best. I have had no problem whatsoever with the yarn falling off the sides! I highly recommend these for your projects. They will last for years to come!!!
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liner lacks quality. For the price I should have figured it would have defects but I was hoping not. The inside of the silicone mold has a few marks that will show up in whatever soap I make in it. They are minor so I hope they don't show up a lot but its still something I will have to deal with. It has one deeper mark on the bottom side that I will have to keep an eye on as a possible weak point also. I can't return it as I needed it for tomorrow ( my son wanted to make soap with me :) ) .. It will be mainly used as a spare to my much larger molds or random projects my son wants to help me with. I would NOT purchase this again, I would spend more and get a better quality one next time.
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Great Mat Cutter. I was looking for a mat cutter to purchase for work to mat a couple pieces of student art work. I was paying out of pocket, so I wanted something nice but not too expensive. I have some past experience as a custom framer so I do have some previous knowledge with mat cutting. With that said, I would HIGHLY recommend this mat cutter! This is exceptional quality! The mats I cut were all clean and precise and the instructions were easy to follow. The guide on the mat cutter eliminates the possibility of over cutting and mistakes. I honestly think I did a better job cutting mats on this cutter Than I did on the high-dollar mat cutter I used as a custom framer. I almost bought the mat cutter that's one step up from this, and I'm glad I didn't! This is perfect for standard beveled mat cutting!
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Best General Use Kitchen Shears; Very Good Price. I'm an 'old dog' in the kitchen and I am familiar with many kinds of general purpose scissors and poultry scissors. My advice for all of these items is to not wash them in a dishwasher. The high heat and the harsh detergents and the vibration are no friends to the screw assembly that holds things together or to the structural integrity of the handles. To wit: my wife put our Henkels scissors in the dishwasher one too many times and we lost the (hidden) screw fastener in the rinse cycle. Other reviews commenting on this Dahle product found that the adhessive holding blades and handles together would fail after a few cycles through the dish washer.
This pair has finely matched, well-sharpened blades. The cutting edge is FOUR INCHES while the over all length of the complete unit is EIGHT INCHES. I would not recommend buying the smaller sizes of this design for general use.
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Meh. If you want excellent results, go with something more expensive and a brand you can trust. This stuff was a nuissance to put on. Even when it was dry and I would put on another layer. Anytime I would try and layer another coat, it would splotch, pool, and not be cohesive together. I had to reapply my face makeup 3 different times starting completely over with a bare face each time and still the end product was not up to snuff.
I give 2 stars because... well, for the price, I guess it's okay. A little goes a long way.. if you have patience. I was running out of time and went through 1 bottle and a half due to the crappy results. Maybe if you are a professional makeup artist you won't have trouble with this product, but for a regular person like me who just wanted a nice shade of purple to be The Little Mermaid's Ursula for Halloween... it was a nightmare! This purple is VERY dark. You can put on one coat and be only slightly tinted, but it doesn't go on smooth or cohesive, so you end up with bare patches. Multiple coats and you are DARK PURPLE. Very sucky.
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-- one that is a one-hole puncher that is great for craft projects but very inconvenient for punching holes . I have two hole punchers from middle school days -- one that is a one-hole puncher that is great for craft projects but very inconvenient for punching holes in paperwork that needs to then go into a binder, another a three-hole plastic hole puncher that students insert into a binder to carry with them. The three-hole plastic binder only practically accepts four sheets at a time, and even then the metal hole punchers tend to fold every so often and need to be straightened out.
I am always envious of the big business hole punchers at work and have always wanted one. This is hardly an item to put on one's Christmas list, however, so I have gone years without getting one.
This 3-hole punch is definitely something to keep on one's home office desk. It is not very portable, but it is not so heavy that you can't move it to another room (I find the electric hole punchers too heavy and tend to not like them for this reason).
I particularly like that this hole puncher has see through holes to see if the punched out paper needs to be emptied and recycled.
It is sturdy and I can put a decent stack of papers through it one at a time -- so far, I've tried 30 sheets at the most without any problems (instructions say it can go up to 45 sheets).
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Nice, but design unpredictable. First I want to say that I really like this vessel. However I had purchased this item before from Amazon and was really pleased with craftsmanship and artistry. I wanted to display my Buddha statue between two of these vessels, so went to Amazon and just clicked the re-order button. But alas, this was not to be. The second one ordered was not of the same shape and artistry. Very disappointed. If an item offering has changed, them the supplier should indicate this instead of just sending a "look alike" and Amazon should not modify/update fulfilled sales orders with newer erroneous information. This is why only three stars. Doubtful that this will be published, we shall see.
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Long but necessary. I bought this molding gel to make molds of both figurines and hands.....the instructions are clear and easy to read. The powder mixes well and sets within the time described. It makes a really good mold of whatever you're casting. This is my first time using a gel so it took a few tries to get it right. My only peeve would have to be how much the molds sweat with this gel. Almost 1 min after dumping a teaspoon of water out of the mold for pouring, another is there. I guess that's why you have to work fast.
*****beginners*******
Pay close attention to the instructions and get the measurements as close to accurate as possible.
Never submerge the object you are molding, it will be hard to get the pieces out.
Always lubricate the object you're molding(water or oil based)
Drain the water from the mold before casting.
After pouring your casting substance, check back in a minute or so and top your mold off because the water within the mold will rise as your casting material sets.
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Couldn't believe it fixed my shoe. I was skeptical, especially when I saw how thin the adhesive was. I had a leather shoe that had a tear along the side seam, just in front of the tongue, where your foot bends. This bending would open the tear up wide, and cause it to keep spreading. When I got the glue, the tear was almost 2 inches long. I was trying to adhere the ends of two pieces of leather together, with no overlap, so I didn't have high expectations. Luckily, there was a little backing fabric that I could use to tighten the bond. I stuck a fair amount of tear mender in there, wiped off the excess, and used a clamp to hold it all together. After about an hour, I could tell it was going to start sticking together. After 3 hours, I put the shoe on, and started walking around. It held together! I've been wearing them for about a week now, with no signs of separation. I'm VERY pleased, especially given the cost of the product. It is very inexpensive.
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Great Cheap Cat Toys. My cats kept getting their sparkle ball toys stuck under, in-between, and behind everything in our house. They would then proceed to spend their day pawing and crying for us to retrieve them. "Cat Toy" sparkle balls are generally $1+ / ball, and are often of identical or lower quality.
For $25 I got enough sparkle balls to never(leave me to my delusion) have to go digging behind furniture to stop the cat moaning again.
Downsides:
- They aren't "high quality"; you could get nicer looking/made cat toys if you looked for them and payed more, but the cats certainly couldn't tell the difference between the two.
- The glitter strips come out after a while, ensuring the vacuum cleaner's high level of job security, but that happens with any sparkle ball.
- The dye bleeds easily in water, which is an issue if your cat likes to drop toys in their water bowl, and you don't like your cats having red water.
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Terrible update to a once great transfer tape. I am so disappointed in this transfer tape. I had been a loyal customer for over a year and have bought numerous rolls for crafting with my Silhouette Cameo but the quality is now terrible and it won't release the vinyl from transfer tape without making a mess of the design. I had a few scrap pieces of previous rolls I've purchased and there is definitely a difference between the older and newer versions. The newer tape almost seems thinner but much stickier than what I had previously been using. This use to be my go to brand for transfer tape but not anymore. I plan on returning the rolls I had purchased and going with a different brand.
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Easy to use, great quality flower. A lot smoother to use than several of the other flower punches I've tried recently. Consistently gives a clean cut and doesn't get the remaining paper caught inside the mechanical works like other punches do. I'm using a fairly normal gauge cardstock and it cuts easily with a single layer. Can cut a double layer but you have to put a lot more weight into your downward push, which was a little more work than I was willing to put into it.
Pro tips:
- Cut out one of the petals and then glue the petals on either side of the gap together to make it a more shapely blossom.
- Stack layers, and even use other sizes of the same punch design when stacking to get a more realistic flower.
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Cuts gluing time by hours. I'm a wet glue crafter but when I started my latest book project, I wanted to use tape because it looks nicer on card stock and I didn't want the drying time for wet glue. I love the way this tape holds. I only had it mess up once on 2 rolls so far and I just cut the tape and rewound it on the roller and all was happy, happy again. Any over-spill can be easily rolled up like rubber cement and taken off. It's way overpriced in my local craft stores even with a 50% off coupon. Be careful cause once something is stuck, it's stuck and you can't get it off without tearing the paper. I've even glued fabric binding to a card stock book and it holds nicely! Love this tape machine but it needs a cover for the roller part for storage.
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Must Have for an Artist. The product is a 36 piece set that contains 12 watercolor pencils, 12 colored pencils, 8 sketch pencils and 4 woodless graphite pencils. The quality of the pencils are really good, I like the fact that I was able to get either a soft or bold sharpness from the pencils itself. The other thing that I like about this product is that it came with a canvas roll-up case for the pencils, which is a benefit. I believe that it is a benefit because I have a place to put all of those pencils in a safe place and not worry about damaging the pencils. I have started using the watercolor and the regular color pencils for a special product of mine, and it loves how the colors of my drawing pop out and full. Comparing the pencils to another brand that I had, the other brand makes my drawing looks scratchy and unfinished. The woodless graphite pencils were something new for me since most of my graphite pencils are wood, the difference between the two is that I don't have worry about sharping the wood part to make the graphite part sharp to use. The quality of both on paper has a bit of a difference between the two of them as well. I was able to get nice thin lining within my drawing from the woodless graphite pencils. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who is an artist professionally or as a hobby. This product is well worth getting it. I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
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Works with HP color laser jet m551 printer and mug press. I had a difficult time figuring out the correct setting to press regular ceramic mugs using this paper but once I did the mugs look great. I used regular $1 ceramic mugs I purchased from dollar tree, my Chinese mug press from eBay and this techniprint hs paper, I set the press temp to 340F for 430 secs and then soaked the mug in cold water and peeled cold. The pressure of the mug press was medium, if you use heavy pressure the ink will smear on the mug so make sure its not too much pressure. Also soaking the mug is an important step because the paper will not peel away correctly unless it is wet. I tried about 10 times before I found the correct settings so if you have a hard time getting this paper to work try adjusting the settings. If the clear protective layer of the transfer paper doest peel of the mug then you have over pressed the mug and need to reduce the time or temp. Hope this helps someone because I couldn't find any help getting the right settings so I had to use trial and error.
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Very well packaged and easy to use. The DIY Bath Bomb is exactly what I wanted. Very well packaged and easy to use. I love the quality of the stainless steel molds. You get 4 halves to make 2 complete bath bombs. A definite must have if your looking to make your own bath bombs. They are the perfect size and easy to use. Stainless steel molds are the best. You can go from using essential oils to butters to carrier oils and this mold won't affect the outcome of your bath bombs. Therefore, these stainless steel bath bombs make it suitable for different types of recipes. The only downfall I had was that I was only able to make 2 bath bombs at a time, making it time consuming. It is not bad when you have a recipe that makes 2 at a time. But I would love to make 3-6 at a time so that I not spend an entire day making them. I love them so much, I might as well purchase some more. I received the DIY Bath Bomb Mold 4pc Set at a discounted rate in return for my honest/ unbiased opinion.
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Great product! Highly recommended. The product took longer than I expected to cure but, that' probably a lack of preliminary research on my part. The package recommends degassing and if you need a perfectly smooth final product, then you should. What I was casting wasn't so surface critical and even though I didn't degas it, it's still pretty smooth. Shore 30A hardness is listed as pencil eraser hard. I suppose it's close but, more flexible and on the slightly softer side. I wish it was cheaper but, it is a quality product! I highly recommend it! It would be perfect for any casting like a hand where you need it to hold its' shape and not droop in any way.
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Fun for Older Girls. I thought this was a creative idea and decided to give it a go. I used to do the Looper Loom sets when I was young, as did my daughter. The set up for this kind of loom is a little more involved but doable. In fact, I was able to follow the directions until it was nearly finished...when I made a huge mistake and wound up having to start over! I had my 12 year old daughter help me and voilà! In no time at all, she'd figured it out and made a simple, easy potholder. I guess this is more for preteen/teen girls than their parents! Once you get the loom set up for your project, it is easy and fun. The pegs are a little wobbly, so be careful not to tighten your threads too much. So far, it has held up well for us and we've passed some enjoyable time together working on projects. My only reason for the lack of a full five star rating is the directions. I'm usually very good at following directions but these were a little difficult. The steps on pulling the warp through were unclear, as were the pictures.
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This 1" circles were perfect. I white washed it with bright white food . I wanted to make a cake board, that fit in my cake carrier. This 12" circles were perfect. I white washed it with bright white food coloring. It needed 4 layers to achieve the saturation I wanted. Then I google food safe poly. Only to find out all poly's are food safe, as long as you cure it for 30 days. I wanted the board slightly raised so I made 8 sets of double popsicle sticks, and laid them out from the center in a star shape. It also gives the center of the circle structure. But just to make sure I bought a cut to shape silicone mat, that will give me 3 12" circles. The best part for less then 1 plastic cake board I have to more to make in even brighter colors.
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Disappointing. What a disappointment. I ordered this because my son is really into drawing and crafts and then cutting out his creations. He was taking paper out of our copier to do so. So I got him this pack of white "construction paper" to cut down on lost copy paper, and to give him something stiff-but-not-too-stiff to work with and cut. This paper is little more than copy paper as the other reviewer here mentioned. When my son colors on it, it curls up, especially when he cuts his drawing out--the edges just roll and curl in. I should have gone off of their review and not the decent reviews of this brand in other colors. Maybe it's just the white, but I could have spent way less on a ream of copy paper.
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Rough start but if I use this, anyone can. I purchased two of these. Box indicated contents include stirring stick - neither box had stick. One box had significantly unequal amounts of liquid, although equal parts of liquid are to be used, and both lids were dirty - obviously someone had tried the product and returned it. Checked contents of other box, slightly differing amounts. No means of measuring quantities were provided, yet product will ruin container if used for both products. Directions on box called for 1/2 ounce of each product for a 6 1/2" flowerpot. How to measure precisely when you can't reuse measuring container? I finally decided to use the caps from each product, figuring two or 3 capfuls would work - of each, as long as I could count evenly. And thank you Sherwin Williams, for giving me stir sticks for my last painting project!
Now, I set about making my first test pot. Used masking tape to close off the bottom hole in the pot. Poured two capfuls of each part, used my FREE! stir stick, and sat back and watched. At first, nothing happened, then, Eureka! the stuff started to swell up! Reminded me of a horror movie, but then I remembered that was what it was supposed to do. Took a short break, poured myself a glass of wine, and came quickly back and checked - sure enough, the pot was about half full, and ready to use. So I inserted the stem of my fake geranium plant, and now have the first of 12 pots completed. By the time I got to pot #3, I stopped measuring, and just poured - eyeballing the amounts. Just enough to cover about 2/3 off the bottom of the pot, but not entirely. More or less a half ounce of each. First solution A, then B. Used my stir stick, which, incidentally, by now is covered with a HUGE BLOB of expanded foam, making stirring an interesting, if less effective process. Then I started setting up 3 pots at a time. Production line! Got to pot #10, and came to an abrupt halt. First I ran out of the first set of Quick Arrange, and second, I had only purchased 10 pots, not 12. So be it. I now have 10 lovely pots of fake geraniums for my horse barn window box. Next time, I'm trying canned foam insulation.
Recommendations:
Wear rubber gloves when pouring and mixing. Cover all surfaces just in case. Be patient, and have a glass of wine - not two! Don't try to save left-overs, or the stir stick. It won't happen. One box of this stuff made enough for 10 6" pots, roughly 1/3 full when the product is mixed and swells to its final size, which is enough to secure the fake flower stems.
UPDATE A FEW DAYS LATER:
Bought two more clay pots, and opened second set, which looked suspicious, Bottle A's seal was broken. Bottle B (the one that was obviously partially used by a previous buyer) was swollen on the bottom and when I tried to pour the solution out, came out as a white/cream gel foamy substance. No good. Had to throw it out.
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Useless for anything but scrapbooking. When my punch arrived, I was so happy that it looked really solid. I suppose it is, if the thickest thing you need to cut is construction paper or maybe a really lightweight card stock. I mean really, the thing is huge, it LOOKS like it could punch through anything, but don't be deceived. My daughter wanted to use to to make a Christmas tree garland using colored shrink plastic and this punch. Cute, right? No, the punch couldn't get through the plastic unless I leaned into it with my weight behind it, then the punch mechanism promptly got stuck. I tapped it out with a phillips head screw driver so the stamp wasn't a total loss but we certainly couldn't complete the project. Since some people had mentioned that theirs arrived dull I tried sharpening it using the aluminum foil technique, it didn't help. If you are a scrap-booker or into other paper crafts it works great. Just don't try to use it for any other general crafting projects.
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These are a very good value for the price. There is not a lot to say about these dowels. They are exactly as advertised with each dowel measuring out to 1/2"X1/2"X36". Out of the set of ten dowels I ordered, one had slight warping but the others appeared to be true. They were milled from hardwood that the seller claims to be Poplar. Although unfinished, the dowels were sanded to a smooth finish. They were sold to me by Craftparts Direct and fulfilled by Amazon. Craftparts Direct is an Amazon seller and their website (craftpartsdirect dot com) is under construction. Anyway, the set was shipped to me as part of a multi-item order. The bundle itself was in a clear plastic bag with two straps holding them together. The advertising copy lists several possible uses including the somewhat odd suggestions of bubble wands and roman shades but I figure you will already have an application in mind before ordering. If you are sure you want 1/2"X1/2"X36" square hardwood dowels then these are a very good value for the price. I was very satisfied with my purchase...five stars.
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Elegant, High Quality Travel Journal. I always purchase a nice journal before each international trip to be sure that I have a permanent record of the daily excursions, as well as my reactions and revelations during a trip. When I spotted the Eiffel Tour on the cover of this colorful journal I knew that it was perfect for our upcoming 3 week river cruise in France. The cover is sturdy with embossed tower and fleur-de-lis designs. The journal is closed with a red elastic band and includes a red satin bookmark as well. The thick paper is lined for easy writing, and each page includes a subtle design. The overall impression is quality, class and elegance. I can't wait to use it on our trip !
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Best adhesive ever. This is the best adhesive ever. I love this glue. There are many different types of this brand so make sure you are getting the one that you need, This one dries clear and is fully dry in about 48 hours. It sets in about 20 minuets. I will also say that it holds really well. I tried getting some off that I had put on something about 3 months earlier. I soaked it in a bucket of warm soapy water for 2 days, changing the water frequently and I tried cutting the seams to let the water get in. No such luck. I had to scrape it off with a blade and that took hours! So once it cures it holds. Great awesome stuff. I love it. Make sure to use it in a well ventilated space. If you are pregnant, or have children under 10 I would not use this in your home or when those children are around. Just be very careful, but it is a great product is you have older children in your home or you have none.
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An adequate glue gun. This is an adequate glue gun for small jobs. The "rest" is simply a piece of very twisted metal but my gun was obviously a return. The person who had it before me didn't know how to put the rest in, I believe, thus twisting the rest. I also received my gun without any glue sticks but Amazon gave me a $5 credit to buy some glue sticks, which cost $5.99.
Because the rest is so poorly made and sets the gun so it points down, glue comes out of it when it's at rest. Since I'm far from a professional with glue guns. I appreciated the on/off button but I should have bought a larger gun. Then, perhaps, I wouldn't have glued my little finger and run, screaming, to my sink to pour cold water on it. It wasn't the gun's fault; I am clumsy and I haven't used a hot glue gun in years.
Over all, it was a frustrating experience to receive the glue gun on schedule, discover no glue sticks in it and then having to wait for them to arrive so I could finish my project. I am disabled or I would have just gone out and bought a glue gun locally. Quality Control should have noticed the obvious fact that the glue sticks were missing.
It was a less than happy experience which was definitely CCworse than any experience I've had with a glue gun in the past.
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Pretty Paper Tape. It is exactly as described. I was surprised that it's so small. I need to get the ruler out, so I will have a better idea on the size/dimentions given in the description, for future orders. The pictures are actually much larger than the item, so I was disappointed when I first opened the envelope and saw it. However, the design is cute and I think my daughter is going to find a creative use for it. I think this would work well for scrapbooking, providing it's acid free. I cannot find any information on the package, other than it's made in China.
If it's not safe for scrapbooking, it certainly will add a cute design for sealing envelopes or gifts. It is a pretty design. There also is a little serrated cutter on the package. What a nice feature. Most of the time when working with paper tape, I had to tear it myself or use scissors to cut the tape.
March 5,2015 update - My daughter loves this tape and was already familiar with the product. I gave it to her, which was my original intent. However, I didn't expect how excited she would be. I'm happy I ordered this and will probably be ordering more and different designs for her.
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HORRIBLE WASTE OF MONEY. gosh I thought hey this is cool, I am mixing the fibers and it looks REALLY neat.
Boy was I wrong.
I wasted my money and time on this crap and I'll never fall for this again. I am never skeptical, always positive, and thinking Oh I'll make the best of it..
AWFUL!! And too late to get my money back too. I could have used the $9 I spent on this and just glued a strip of fabric down with elmers glue. that's all the glue is, like the white elmers.
I only had ONE place in my carpet, about 14" in length, 1/3" wide, where the vacuum caught a thread and pulled it and unraveled it. There wasn't enough "Fiber" or "glue" To even cover that. HORRIBLE time getting the fibers on this little strip too.
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Works great with Accuquilt Die in Fiskars Fuse. Bought these to use as the base platform with the Accuquilt Value Die in my Fiskars Fuse machine. These pads are very sturdy, strong and durable. I cut 560 half-square triangles and this pad didn't warp or bow. I used it as the base platform only and didn't cut on it. For my sandwich, I used 1 Sizzix Extended cutting pad as the base platform, a shim of 2 layers of cereal box pieces taped together, the Value Die, the fabric, and 1 Sizzix Standard cutting pad on top. It cut 4 layers of cotton quilting fabric at a time. It could have cut up to 5 or 6 layers of fabric at a time, but that made it harder to crank and I didn't want that much work on my wrists and elbows. I did try to cut 5 or 6 layers of fabric at a time with only 1 layer of cereal box shim, but it didn't cut the fabric as well. Very happy with this purchase and will buy more of these to have on hand.
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It works. Now, I'm a beginner at bath-bomb making. I never made a bath bomb before and I am by no means a professional. I simply looked up "How to make a bath bomb" on youtube and bought the materials.
I bought this product because it offered three different sizes and it looks sturdy. I saw a lot of youtubers use those plastic ornaments, but I felt like those look a bit flimsy. Besides, this was the first product I saw, and it offered three different sizes, which I found nice. Now, I haven't measured the weight, but based on the looks, the small one looks to be 2oz, 3oz, and 5 oz. I would say the largest bath bomb is smaller than the LUSH bath bomb (I haven't compared it; I'm eyeballing it).
Pros:
Even for a bath-bomb making newbie, I was able to successfully make multiple bath bomb using these mold. If your creation failed, then it's not because of the mold (it's a mold. How does a mold go wrong?), but the recipe went wrong.
Variety of shapes.
Sturdier than a plastic mold. I know that some people had trouble with plastic molds because they weren't very sturdy.
Cons:
Unlike a lot of bath bomb molds I've seen, these mold do not "click" together. So, you're stuck trying to press the mold together and hoping it won't fall apart. While this mold works adequately, it can be frustrating for some people. You're able to create a bath bomb, but you might end up with two halves of a bath bomb if the compression doesn't work successfully. In the end, the mold works just fine.
TIPS FOR MAKING BATH BOMBS (from a newbie, to a newbie)
1. Is your bath bomb not fizzing?
This is most likely because you put too much water, or dumped the water in too quick. The reaction between the baking soda and citric acid occurs when it's in contact with water. Put a drop of water each time you put the liquid mixture in and mix it in after you put the water.
2. Bath bomb is falling apart! D:
In my two-days-of-experience of making bath bomb (believe me, I'm an expert :P), this can mean your mixture isn't wet enough (it should feel kind of like kinesthetic sand). Note that it shouldn't be a wet-mess either. You just need barely enough water (for me, it's only 5-10 tiny drops of water). You'll know when it's ready. Also, make sure to really compress the bath bomb (especially using this mold since the two molds don't "click" together)
3. Bath bomb is stuck to the mold
Tip 1: The Normal People Method
I had this issue plenty of times, but from my experience, it means that you haven't waited long enough for the bath bomb to molded well. Tap the mold to loosen the bath bomb up before taking the mold off. If it's not coming off, let it sit a while longer (I found that it's best either a couple of hours in the fridge or 24 hours room temperature).
Tip 2: 99% No Stick Method
Another method is to use a plastic wrap. Although your bathbomb is going to come out with creases, believe me, it's much better than having a bath bomb stuck to the mold.
Tip 3: The Second to Last Resort Method
If you don't use tip 2 and the bath bomb is still stuck...
This sounds extreme, but if all else fails and you want the bath bomb out, you can drop it on the floor.
My sister and I had a frustrating experience with bath bomb sticking to the mold so we would feverishly tap thee bath bombs like made people. Eventually, we decided to drop it on the ground and PLOP, the bath bomb fell out of the mold. Depending on your recipe, the bath bomb either shatters or stays intact, so use at your own risk. This may dent your bath bombs mold, but at least it won't break.
Ok, well this is my experience with this mold. It works wonderfully, despite it not the mold not being able to "click" together.
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Does the Job Well. You just need to make sure you don't move that ruler or straightedge item when cutting the glass, it'd be great to have another pair of hands just in case. But it works fine if you're alone too, so long as the glass you're cutting is of (small) reasonable size. The glass cutting fluid is a great lubricant, but don't put so much as it can get a tiny bit messy and slippery (it has instructions on the back of the item). Overall, great product, but know that it can only cut glass up to 0.09" thick, as it only helps score. Don't forget to also put a matboard underneath the glass you intend to cut. Overall, good product, Logan is a great quality brand.
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Decent titanium scissors but not for kids. Actually, I don't think this scissors is really design for kids. It's titanium bonded, read the product description yourself...do kids really need to buy a high end scissor? Well, I don't. I use it at work, which I have to cut those very thick paper tape/emboss plastic electronic component carriers, normal cheap scissor would broke within 2 weeks. This is what titanium scissors makes the difference, it's designed to be sharper and stronger which you use less force to cut, which less stress for scissor to break in the long term use. This one is also blunt tips, which is good I always put in the smock's big pocket when not in use..when I reach in the pocket, it won't poke my hand which pointed tip would do if you reach for the wrong end. Overall it's a decent scissor for work. The listed price is too pricey, if it's under $2.50, it's worth it.
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Different than Pictured. I bought this from a seller called "Jolie Naturals" and it does not look like what is pictured here. This was my first time buying beeswax and went off of the reviews for this product. Weird how different sellers have this packaged differently but from the same manufacturer (HansiOrganics). I'm guessing they are buying it in bulk and then repackaging? I even went to the HansiOrganics website and what I got does not look like what is pictured on their site (refer to my pictures). My beeswax looks more like yellow rice rather than round pellets. Maybe this is normal? I tried it anyway in my lip balm recipe and it came out fine so I can't complain from that respect. Might try a different brand next time.
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Great, sturdy hole punch. Update 7/7/18 with photo: I purchased this in December and used it right away, though very minimally compared to my other punches. Maybe 15 pieces of paper total. All of which were punched one at a time. Today I got out my punch to punch a piece of paper and I couldn't get it to even push down. I put hardly any pressure on it and all of a sudden a spring and metal piece flew out of it! So frustrating! I tried putting it back together but it doesn't stay. Photo is attached.
I was so hesitant to purchase this. When I got my Happy Planner I saw this in store and scoffed at the price (I still think it's pretty expensive). But when I got home and realized I all the random papers/notes I wanted to keep in my planner but not IN a folder, I caved and purchased this. I use it all the time! It's heavy and sturdy which is great for a paper punch. The only downside is that it says to limit it to only 3 sheets of paper at a time. A lot of my other hole punches are able to handle many more sheets than that so I was a bit shocked, especially considering the weight.
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Great bundle. Had all the tools advertised and good quality. I like that it comes with a couple of different cutters. If you're new and buying your first supplies, it gives you the chance to figure out which one works best for your preference instead of forcing you to figure it out with one thats not comfortable for you. There are a few more tools that are necessary that aren't included. One that I found helps a lot are tile nippers. For the stuff that the bundle does come with- its perfect when you're getting your tool collection started so you don't have to buy them all separately. And, at a good value! Im glad I came across this sellers bundle before I did.
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Works pretty well. This is a good little tool for those who have a minor picture project they want to complete. Back about eight years ago when my peeps starting having families, I thought it was a good idea to buy a picture frame collage with 31 openings and document every birthday up to their twenty-first. The openings on the mat are not the same size, etc. I bought two because at the time that was how many babies there were and no one expected to have more. Hahaha. Well, how wrong everyone was. Now forward to eight years later and there are two more bundles of joys. For several years now I have been trying desperately to find anything remotely comparable to my 31 opening collage frame with no luck. I even went to a local framing place and was quoted a price of $177 for one (and I need two), well this price is way over my budget (when I only spent $120 on the two I bought long ago). So I deceived that I would make my own mat with the openings I needed. I bought this little handy tool and some mat board and went to work. Im not saying my cuts are perfect but that has more to do with my unsteady hands than the tool. This product worked for my project. I have attached a picture to show what I did. Hope it helps.
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my go-to Stickles colour. This review could be for any of the dozens of Stickles colours I own -- but Diamond is probably the colour I've purchased the most, because I find it to be the most useful.
You can free-hand write or draw, make dots or dashes (stitched lines), outline or overline, or embellish in your favourite way.
The fine-point nozzle seldom clogs -- if it does, just use a pin to release any stuck glitter.
It has great coverage and works on paper, wood, chipboard, plastic, etc.
The only drawback is that Stickles takes a while to dry. Sometimes I try to speed the process with my heat gun, but mostly I simply walk away and let the embellishment dry on its own. This means NOT decorating my envelopes a few minutes before I'm planning to leave for the post office.
Stickles dries with a slightly raised surface and you can apply it in a thicker coat if you want more dimension. Just remember to leave it alone until it's dry so that you don't end up with a halo or even a big smear -- unless that's the effect you're looking for. Which is what I always claim when I've been impatient and moved the project too soon. "Yes," I say confidently. "I MEANT to create that blob."
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Great little origami paper. This paper is perfect for making a senbazuru. There are actually 1024 sheets, so there's some extras in case you lose or want to gift a crane away, or would like to make something else. The size of the paper is small, but I find it's perfect for fast handling and unobtrusive folding. So far I've folded about 900 cranes and am ordering another box of the paper for various projects. I'm happy to say that out of all these sheets, I only had one pattern where the printing was just a tad off-center. You can't even really tell, unless you're the one folding it; the others were all spot-on. Finished cranes are 3.5 cm (a little less than 1.5 in) tall with wings folded up, 6.5 cm (a little less than 2.5 in) long at the maximum wingspan if wings are folded out. This is a pleasant little size and the paper is thin enough to be conducive to nice, clean, flat folds, without being flimsy. I had no problems with dyes, either-- the color is very bright and stays on the paper. I would say this size is ideal if you want to leave a fun little surprise for someone somewhere, and if your finished origami project doesn't need to be very big.
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Martha Stewart Craft. I love Martha Stewart Products and I always check them out first when going to "Michaels" and I orderd this product from amazon they had it right away and after I bought it at amazon Michaels finally had it. I do like the product it is a nature mold with clay and the clay hardens in 24 hours, the clay is very light it does not even feel like clay, the conventional clay you get, it is so light you could even use it in embellishing in your scapbook, the kit I purchased was all flowers and birds, but even if you do not use the clay the molds are worth having and you can purchase any type of clay with the molds, and now michaels sells all the clay and the molds seperatley as well as a kit with eveything in it. Amazon was great in getting me this product when no one else had it I first saw this product on the Martha Stewart Show and I could not find it anywhere except Amazon, thankyou, Amazon!!!
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The 'burlap' folder leaves a lizard-skin impression. I make and sell greeting cards to benefit our local libraries and these two embossing folders add a nice dimension to the background of my A2 (5.5" x 4.25") card faces. They are both non-thematic, so can be used with any type of card. The 'burlap' folder embosses a pattern that looks like lizard hide.
I create the raised pattern on cardstock by running the cardstock and embossing folder through my Cuttlebug machine. I either leave the raised pattern uncolored or else use a cosmetic sponge and an ink pad to dab color on the raised portion. Chalk could also be used, but you would probably want to use a sealant to keep the chalk from migrating off of the card surface.
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All right by me . This removable double sided tape made by 3M Scotch is just about as perfect as you're ever gonna get in the world of removable double sided tape! Just as the ads say, it sticks well after you apply it so that whatever you taped together stays together. It does remain almost invisible; and that's a good thing, too. It just plain looks better being as inconspicuous as possible after you've used it.
I use this tape for laying down (and eventually changing) thin layers of ribbed vinyl over the shelving of my kitchen cabinets so that the actual bottom surface of the kitchen cabinet does not become soiled. You can use this double sided tape for just about any other use you can think of; and because this type of double sided tape is easily removable you won't need to worry about making mistakes! Awesome!
This tape is economical; you won't find a better price in my supermarket! Moreover, the packaging is well done. You merely remove one roll of tape (or more, depending on how much you need); then you can either insert the tape into a tape dispenser or you can just use scissors to cut the roll of tape at whatever length you wish. You can also buy even less expensive refills of this tape so that you don't have to constantly buy the thin cardboard dispenser that comes with the roll of tape. This makes this type of Scotch tape very economical for home offices, small offices or schools.
Overall, this is a great product that I have used for a couple of years now without any dissatisfaction. It is much stickier than other, cheaper brands of tape and it holds things together for ages. A great tape!
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Kromski Harp loom makes weaving angelic. Beautifully constructed wooden simple loom, well finished wood, smooth and clever design with built in warping board. It took a little longer to put together than indicated, and my husband had to substitute a few screws as the wrong size was included, but all is good. So far I have it together, with the stand, and have made my first warp. Warping anything heavier, or wider than 10 12" may need to be done in two windings, as the warping pegs may pop out from the pull of so much yarn on them. I learned this with my first cotton warp. It is larger overall than I thought it would be, but very well made. I am downsizing from a floor loom, and find this a nice compact alternative that will still keep me weaving. I plan to buy another Heddle to expand weaving patterns. I love that it folds up compact.
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Colorful, sticky tape to improve your craft projects. I was pleasantly surprised by this tape. You get six rolls, each about the size of your basic adhesive tape that you always use in school or at the office. It actually fit in one of my basic tape dispensers. It contains 32.8 feet of tape on each roll, and it may not look like much in your hand, but it really lasts a long time. The tape is thinner than I expected, and it feels papery more than plasticy, if that makes any sense- like masking tape. It sticks well and lays on smoothly. Ive used this tape a lot for labels, especially on jars in my kitchen and so on. Its easy to write on, unlike traditional adhesive tape where the ink doesnt always dry and gets smeared around. If you're a craft person, you can have a lot of fun with this. This is a good quality tape and adheres well to whatever you apply it to, which is key. Ive definitely bought tape in the past that just loses its stick and falls off before you know it. All the patterns in this set are really different and fun, and I'm glad I chose this one.
I received this tape for free in exchange for my honest feedback, but my thoughts are my own. Thanks!
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Not built like a tank. Very functional. This is a fully functional swift; it's not heavy-duty, but I've used it with different yarn weights from lace to Aran, and it's worked for all. It can rock a little when using the top handle, but nothing to make me discard it. It clamps to the table, and I've used it in the horizontal and vertical positions with no trouble.
It doesn't look very substantial, but I'm impressed with the heft of the metal involved - enough to deal with a good amount of yarn, and it was able to frog a sweater for me (I wanted the recycled yarn from a J Crew silk/cotton/angora blend sweater) with no problems.
One consideration: my end table has a rounded edged on it, and the clamp didn't love that. It stayed put fine, but it wasn't quite as strongly anchored as it would be on an angular-edged table.
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So amazing. I somehow managed to involve myself in two face painting events a week apart with no experience. At the even last week we used some paints purchased from a local craft store by the event organizers - they were terrible. The paints stained, clumped off, melted into blobs etc. I was nervous for the next event that I would be in charge of so I desperately went searching for another option - and found Snazaroo! The wonderful reviews convinced me to give it a try. The set only arrived today but I had so much fun and was so relieved with how delightful my quick test went that I had to come online and praise this wonderful product right away! One big problem with the other stuff was how it dried out and got clumpy - I was amazed to discover that this paint is dry and becomes liquid when dabbed at with a damp brush. It's so easy to use and it came off easy - which is good since I covered my whole face. Love it!
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