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Great pen, but broke easier than I expected. I loved this tool, while it worked. But I must have gotten too impatient and in switching out tips I found the inside threads (and the threads of one of my tips) had been crushed. The tool no longer worked because I couldn't screw anything into it again :(
I was really sad and frustrated by this! I don't think it should melt or break that easily, but I will blame it on myself as I was changing the points.
I replaced it with the Creative Hobby tool <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Walnut-Hollow-Creative-Hobby-Tool/dp/B00170I1R6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Walnut Hollow Creative Hobby Tool</a> and am just as happy with that one.
Pros of the Versa Tool:
Heat dial - great for controlling temp for different projects.
Good cord length
Mine came in a nice plastic storage box (perfect to keep all the tips organized)
AMAZING little rubber/silicone handle grip to keep your fingers cool :)
Cons:
It is really easy to bump the temperature dial as you're working, changing it to lower or higher temp without knowing.
Whether it was my fault or the product, it is a shame that the tip broke and the threads melted/smushed so easily.
But I would still recommend this item. I would just be extra careful when switching tips.
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Hours of fun. I bought this because my daughter & I love arts & crafts and I thought it looked really neat. I say it in the sunlight for several hours before painting. It's supposed to be body paint, so we first used it as "war" paint & decorated our arms & faces. One thing I didn't like was the feel of the paint. As it dried, it made our skin feel stiff. But when wet turned the lights off it looked really cool!
So we decided to try plan B for the paint. We used it in a coloring book. It worked fantastic! We used it on pages that were made for crayons, markers, or paint. The thick single sided pages are best. Another suggestion is to shake the paint before use. I normally do this anyways, but thought it would be good to add this tip.
I received this at a discounted price for my honest & unbiased opinion.
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Produce Beautiful Soaps. I'm so pleased with both this and the lotus-dragonfly mold I ordered from Longzang. The details on the finished soaps are precisely as pictured. The molds pass the pinch test (no white), have no odor, wash up easily, and release without any hassle. I poured clear hemp oil and Shea butter bases without issue. Both molds arrived well before the estimated delivery dates. After my first use I ordered two more designs.
Unless you have a dedicated soaping area I do recommend placing these molds on a firm, mobile surface prior to pouring. (I used a re-purposed salad bar container with a lid.) They are soft-sided and extremely flexible; until your soap sets up a wee bit moving the mold is not a good idea.
Absolutely recommend this seller and these molds.
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Works like I had hoped. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Aiskaer-reg-Stainless-Steel-3mm-1-2-4-6-Prong-DIY-Diamond-Lacing-Stitching-Chisel-Set-Leather-Craft-Kits-3mm/dp/B014549STU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Aiskaer ®Stainless Steel 3mm 1/2/4/6 Prong DIY Diamond Lacing Stitching Chisel Set Leather Craft Kits (3mm)</a>
These stitching chisels did a good job piercing consistent holes in straight, curved, and cornered stitching paths. I attached a couple of pictures of a small test project (cell phone holder) to show how they perform. The material for the project was 1/8th inch thick, veg tanned leather. I'm not sure if I would use them on much thicker material as the space between the tines is small and the tines themselves are pretty skinny. I backed my project material with some thick scrap leather to give the chisels a soft backing and reduce the risk of breaking a tine. They're easy enough to remove from the material, but be careful not to twist the chisels too hard while removing them. You'll see from other reviews that there is a risk of breaking off a tine, so just be careful and they should work fine.
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Saved Me. Just got done using the Permatex Fabric repair kit. I was driving my wifes car and flipped a cig out the window. The wind cought it and blew it back into the car. It landed behind my back. Don't ask me how, but it did. It burnt 2 spots in the upper back of the seat. Now this car is my wifes baby. It's a 1996 mercury tracer trio with only 60k miles on it. The outside looks like crap, but the inside is really nice. Well anyway, I knew she was going to be really mad at me so I told her over the phone what happened and I was right, she was really pis s ed. So I got online and found this product. I didn't have time to order it so I went to our local AutoZone and they had the exact thing for the same price as here. I got home opened the package, read the instructions, applied as directed and it worked perfect. When she got home for lunch she went to look at the damage, but to her surprise it was gone and I was out of the dog house. So for me, it was a life saver!!! It's not really that hard at all. I did the whole repair in about 15 mintues. I don't think it would work very well on a big spot though. It might, but it would take much more time and work, but for cig burns that aren't very big it's great.
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Started off great but fell apart in 3 mo when both stopped cutting. I love these scissors. They are very sharp and strong; best of all duck tape doesn't stick to them. And I use duck tape a lot.
Unfortunetly within 3 months they started acting up. About 2/3 from the handle they just pinched. At first I thought was duck tape residue build up, but that did nothing to solve the issue. And it is happening to both small and large sets.
They were great while it lasted but not worth the money in the end.
Oh yeah, and they're not purple; they are a pinkish color.
UPDATE: Due to the issues with the difficulty in cutting Amazon responded by sending me a new set at no cost via free 2-day shipping. Proving Amazon is awesome, but same issue with this second set. Even the tension adjustable pair I got have begun getting "dull" and not cutting.
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1.4" x 1.4" tissue paper squares. This came with even amount of pink, purple, green, orange, black, blue, yellow and red 1.4" x 1.4" squares (3000 total). Each color is wrapped in a larger piece of paper to keep them together. These are bright solid colors, not pastel. I bought these to recreate <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Alex-My-Tissue-Art/dp/B000HV2TY2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Alex My Tissue Art</a> and while they are smaller than the tissue paper that comes in that kit, they still work fine - although they do crinkle down pretty small, so work better for smaller pictures. My 4 year old has enjoyed crinkling and gluing them on paper.
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Great glitter vinyl option. My first impression of the vinyl was WOW shiny EXACTLY what i needed for my project. The sheets are 12x12 pages of the 6 different colors: orange, pink, green, red, blue and silver which fit perfectly to use on my cutting mat. I love that the glitter is coated so there is no mess cutting or when using this vinyl. This product was so easy to work with and has adheared to the project materials (ring dish) perfectly. I was searchcing for a long time for permanent glitter vinyl to use to make my friend a "ring dish" since she is newly engaged, I think it came out great! I cut this vinyl with my Silhouette Cameo with no problems, this is a permanent indoor vinyl not made for outdoor projects. I also decided to make a pineapple cut out to use on my drink cozy, which worked out great. I did receive this product at a discounted price for a honest review. I cant wait to make my Labor Day project using the red, silver and blue colors. Happy Crafting
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Nice but not what was pictured. The size is great, the different butterflies are awesome, however, the photo, shown, is brighter than what you actually get. I understand that this is a vintage style, but what I saw from the photo was bright colors, very beautiful. What I got was very dull you can't really see it well. I saw other listings that were the true dull, and I thought this was the same butterfly poster but in brighter, vibrant colors that's not what I got. Bummed. So, if you think you're going to get a brightly colored butterfly poster, chances are, (unless they change it up), you're getting a dull colored poster. If you like that dull colored vintage look, then absolutely, this poster is for you. :)
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BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE. When I got my package in, the containers were BROKE, LEAKING EVERYWHERE. After contacting Amazon, they responded very quickly saying they would send out a replacement right away, and I could do WHATEVER with the broken one.
Well then a few days later I get another email (im assuming from the actual company and not amazon) saying I have to return it now, or be charged AGAIN for it! Never have I dealt with someone who is so wishy washy about what is going on, and what I am suppose to do. You don't tell a customer, you can keep it/ throw it away, and then change your mind and say return it or youll be billed a second time. What if I had thrown it away immediately? Luckily that wasn't the case so I have sent it back. But I will NEVER DEAL WITH THIS COMPANY AGAIN.
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the grip is comfortable and the cutting edge sharp. These scissors were just as advertised. When I saw the low price for all 3, I was concerned that this set would be of less qualify than the other scissors priced much higher for one. These are lighter, much lighter, however, the grip is comfortable and the cutting edge sharp. The size is just right for cutting and storing in a drawer. All three scissors are suitable for cutting paper, herbs, packaging. construction paper, craft flannel and or fabric and light cardboard. None of these would be appropriate for cutting more expensive or higher qualify fabric such as quilting fabric or fabric for clothing. Everyday scissors, they are just right.
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You all need to own some of this fun stuff. I love the whole idea of having washi tape around my house because it has so many uses. From labeling the kids lunch bags, to leaving them a note on their sandwiches, leaving a note for someone special on the bathroom mirror, or in the car, labeling kids toys, to their clothes when they take them out to a sleepover, the uses are endless! This stuff is amazing! It's adorable and needed! Everything needs a washi tape note or label on it! You can even give a roll to the kids and let them come up with their own ideas of things to use it for! You'll be surprised and amazed with what they think of! I'm so happy I have more in my home.....we just ran out of our last supply! Came in just in time! Get yourself some of this washi tape and see what you can come up with for ideas!
I did receive this washi tape at a discounted price for my honest opinion. I would highly recommend it to my family and my friends! I love this stuff!
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The dome indentations provide a fine smooth surface on a cut rivet. The item I received is not the same as described. See the attached picture. There are two holes for the rivets and two dome-shaped indentations, for the size number 9 and number 12 copper rivets. I would have preferred to have the one as described in the picture. Placing the bur on the rivet and hammering the tool on its side to tighten the bur does not work in tight spaces as it would have been if the rivet holes were on the end of the tool as expected. The dome indentations provide a fine smooth surface on a cut rivet, and it's nice to not have to pay for two different tools to get the two different sizes. But, because the item received was not the same as described, I'm docking two Stars.
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More care needs taken to not let it dry out than regular wax - in that it is more like using latex - but this is easier to use . FABULOUS product. This does exactly what it says it will. More care needs taken to not let it dry out than regular wax - in that it is more like using latex - but this is easier to use than latex. Applying thickly makes removal easiest. If it drips or needs adjusting where it is covering, just push the edges where desired once it has dried. Keep a pin or toothpick in the opening when not applying and clear out the small dried bits if needed, like you would clean the top of an elmer's school glue bottle. Well worth the money!!
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Cleaning is a breeze. <div id="video-block-R1VU4P72JZQMK7" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/C1MlcN5WLoS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81vpsZ1bG2S.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> Genround baking mats come in a pack of 3 (each a different size). They are made of silicone and are easy to manipulate and super easy to clean. I have never used silicone baking mats before, I have used silicone pans and I prefer them because they are so easy to clean and food sticks a lot less than regular metal or glass pans or cooking items. When I used this Genround silicone mats I placed them on a baking sheet, because they are so thin and very hot it is hard to get them out of the oven without the food coming off. I was super pleased with this product, as I made some chocolate cookies ( some were a tad underdone) and not a single cookie stuck to the mats, I was able to remove the hot cookies from the mat to a drying rack almost as soon as they were done. Cleaning the mats are super easy as well, I used soap and water with a towel. One batch of my cookies, were a little over cooked, after cleaning the mats there was brown spots that I could not remove from the over cooked ones. It is important to make sure that these mats are not used over 450 degrees, however most food items cooked in the oven are typically under 400 degrees. I recommend these mats to anyone who enjoys cooking and is looking for a more simpler and easy way to do so.
I received this item for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. All thoughts are mine and mine alone.
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Fabulouuusss. Boyfriend bought me this with every intention of making my laptop the sexiest thing I've ever owned. And we did just that. He sand blasted the shell and We did a base coat in a color called "Lagoon" I BELIEVE krylon made it but I could be mistaken. We followed up with a single coat of the Glitter blast (it covered fantastically) and then clear coated it twice. It's beautiful - I've been ogling it for days. I'm happy to report I did not have the same issue as the other reviewer with the nozzle sticking. I will be adding pics, but my camera phone just can't do this glitter spray nor my fabulous laptop justice.
We're in the process of making a matching phone case using the same cans I bought for the laptop, and estimate we'll have enough glitter left for a few other random things I want to sparkle!
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Nice to have in my craft arsenal. These tags are a nice quality and very sturdy! They are made with a heavy-weight paper and are of substantial thickness; they're not thin and flimsy.
The neutral brown is a great background for any design and will go with all types of wrapping paper, gift bags, etc. These tags are classy and simple on their own, but they can also be decorated for any occasion. With a little creativity, the possibilities are unlimited if you want to jazz them up.
One of the pictures I posted below shows four tags I put together quickly using supplies I already had on had. They lend themselves great to glitter, ribbon, scrapbooking stickers, stick on letters, pins, etc. These would also be great for wedding favors and baby shower party gifts.
I received this product for a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. I would have been just as pleased with this product had I paid full price!
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WHAT A GREAT IDEA! TOO BAD IT DOESN'T WORK. Perhaps I'm confused and someone who "loves it" or thinks it's "great" can explain what is cordless about this glue gun. Instead of the cord being permanently ATTACHED to the glue gun - I suppose theoretically that makes it "cordless" - there is a cord that you plug into the wall at one end and then plug into the glue gun - which then prevented the glue gun from sitting firmly in the base while it heated up (like it does so nicely in the photograph) - and then, 5 minutes later (according to the instructions), the glue gun is hot at which time you unplug the cord from the glue gun and use it...for maybe 1 1/2 to 2 minutes - and the last 30 seconds or so you are pulling on that trigger HARD because the gun has cooled down and the glue stick isn't melting. Then you have to plug the cord back into the glue gun and set it in the base - and the cord is a snug fit and at a somewhat awkward angle that, with arthritic hands (no, I'm not a doddering old woman who can't figure out the "technology" of a cordless glue gun), is not the easiest thing to do. Then you wait a couple more minutes for it to heat up again. You could as easily use a standard glue gun and unplug it from the wall every couple minutes. What I wound up doing was leaving the cord plugged into the glue gun - and the wall - so that I would have continuous heat. Even at that, I had to pause every time I inserted a new glue stick as the gun ISN'T all that hot and it takes about a minute or two to melt a new glue stick - and we all know how quickly you use up those mini glue sticks! I will be returning this item as I have half a dozen standard glue guns. This really was a great idea. Too bad it doesn't work... FYI - if you read the package closely, the dimensions it gives for the size glue stick it uses are actually smaller than the dimensions of a standard mini glue stick leaving me to wonder if perhaps this gun required some special size stick that I am not familiar with. It does, however, take a standard mini glue stick.
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Super cute and fun. I received this item at a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. However, this review will be based on the actual purchase price of the product and my views as to whether or not it is worth the cost listed currently. Should I have any issues with the product in the future (falling apart, breaking easily, losing color faster than one would expect), I will update this review.
These are super cute, and they're good quality! Perfect for the nerd person in your life who wants people to have a double-take at their ears, lol. They're not too heavy, which I was concerned about when ordering, and since they're handmade, each one is unique. I'd definitely recommend these. Just mind if you've got allergies, the description doesn't say if they're nickel-free or not, and since I'm not allergic I can't say if these will have a problem.
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Great Paper for A Beginner Like My Self - Not Just for Origami. I ordered this set of paper at a discount in exchange for my honest review and I really love it. We are new to doing origami crafts but the paper is very easy to fold even once it starts to get thick. I haven't had it rip or tear either. I love the range of colors this includes as well! We have done some origami crafting with this but we have also used it for other paper crafts and I plan to use some for scrapbooking decorations. It cuts easily too and its easy to use a paper punch with it. Overall I am really happy with this and the generous amount you get of each color. Its just like something I could get at my local craft store. Im happy!
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Great, but smells when baking. The clay works great. I love how once baked, it was a very natural looking gravel type of color. It worked great for my project of making earrings. The only things that I wish were different was that it would be easier to mold. I had to google and found that putting a little vaseline on the part you will use right away helps to make the clay more pliable in your hands. After about an hour of using this brand though, my hands were a little sore. The last thing I wish was different is the smell in your home after baking. After pulling these out of the oven, our oven smelled pretty strongly of the clay (which smells a little like chemicals). I'd still recommend this since there seem to be no other options for colored home baked clay out there.
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Effective glue, huge pain. It's important for a product to work, but also not become work. Unfortunately, this excellent glue becomes a real pain in the neck very quickly. Let me start by saying it truly does work as they claim you can use an excess of this glue and it still does not wrinkle paper. They suggest that you unscrew the nozzle and screw the cap back on after every use. I don't know about you, but I'm not spending my crafting time replacing caps and washing out nozzles every single time I use a bottle of glue. So the tip clogs, despite having a red cap that screws back on tightly (and should prevent the problem in the first place). And the glue is so thick that it takes superhuman hand strength to squeeze it out of the narrow tip. When I called the company about this, they suggested thinning it with turpentine. I do not usually stock that on my craft room shelf! I tried cutting the nozzle so the opening was a little bit wider but the clogging prevented any product from coming out anyway. And the glue is very stringy. I give the product five stars for performance, and one star for its properties, and split the difference. I'm going to try Perfect Paper Adhesive next because it's thin as cream and seems to work in a similar way without the annoyances of this glue.
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great price. I have worked in office supplies for a decade and i am very familar with hole punches. I have recently gone back to school and it has all changed with the computer. I admire some of my more seasoned class mates and their ability to be organized....so now i am a binder carrying nerd with powerpoint presentations to help me understand the un understandable. I refuse to pay $20 for a cheap 3 hole punch...so amazon to the rescue, this product is sturdy and it has adjustable dies (the part that punches the holes)so i will be able to use it to punch paper for my planner. It has a little padding on the handle, so when i try to put more pages in there than i should (which is often)and i have to beat the handle to make it punch, i don't hurt myself as much as i should. I would buy this product again and other made by this vendor.
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Did the trick. Stuff works great. Not sure what others might use it for but I had a cracked vanity mirror in a used pickup I purchased. Rather than replace the whole visor at about a $60 cost I bought this to cover the mirror. Used some clay to make an impression of the mirror since it was not square and in a frame. Then simply cut it to shape and glued it over the broken one. It's as good of a mirror as I'll ever need. There may be an EVER SO SLIGHT distortion in the image but if you are expecting an actual perfect mirror image then you should probably buy a mirror. No complaints what so ever. Will see how it holds up in the heat in Houston!!
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Portable, Refillable Adhesive Dispenser. When I first started scrap booking not knowing any better I bought a bunch of little hand held adhesive rollers of different brands. At the time I also bought a bunch of Herma dotto refill packages, thinking I could refill my other holders when they ran out. Fast forward many years and I found out no, those adhesive rollers I bought were all -use till they run out then throw away. The total waste of that bothered me. I primarily use my Scotch ATG when I am scrap booking, but I have found many instances, like when traveling, or with small embellishments or ephemera it is a little more difficult to use the big gun.
Since I had a couple boxes of the refills still, I ordered this adhesive dispenser. So far I am really liking it. It is extremely easy to figure out how to open it up. Shape wise it is a little different from many of the disposable hand held rollers, think 2 circles side by side. so some people don't like the size of it but I think for some people it will be more ideal ( a little larger in your hand so to speak) My only complaint it that it is pink, but at least it is a hot pink. Easy to see how much tape is left. I have not refilled it yet, just got it 2 weeks ago, but it looks pretty simple to refill.
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Not happy with gluer. I wish I hadn't bought this mini glue gun. I have been a hot gluer for 20 years and this has been my least favorite gun ever. It takes forever and a day to get hot (that could be because it is tiny) it doesn't like to stand up correctly (that could be because it's tiny) and it leaks which I feel all hot glue guns do. All that aside the real reason I do not like it is simply because the glue sticks are small so they go quick (that's fine) but when i put a new glue stick in the back, the gun will never "catch" that stick so I have to manually push it down until it gets pretty low into the gun. Right now I'm doing papercraft. It's basically step 1. Pick up gun and try to use step 2. It doesn't work so set down the tiny perfectly placed pieces of paper I was ready to glue and wiggle stick in place step 3. Hopefully get glue this time step 4. Repeat. Even if you have a glue stick down in the gun the top stick struggles to push old stick down so it's about 50% of my use with gun is fighting it. I might check to see if I can still return. Will try without the glue sticks branded glue sticks and see if that helps.
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Staple product for my art studio. This product is one that I keep on hand at all times. It is a great sealant that not only protects your printed images, or water color works, but it also helps the colors 'pop' and become more vibrant than they were before sealing. Only small amount needed, so avoid applying too much. I have used my heat tool to cause more absorption if you don't want the slight glossy effect that it gives. NOTE: Do make sure your inks or paints are completely dry before applying this in order to avoid any bleeding of colors. I usually heat set them with my heating tool by Ranger Inkssentials. You may show some color on your paper towel if you choose to buff the surface, but it doesn't diminish the quality of your print. Even Tim Holtz admits to this being a staple in his studio.
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Nice trade off between cutting ability and safety -- but take the 5+ recommendation seriously. These are great kids' scissors that really cut paper, threads and other things well. At the same time, they are well designed from a safety point of view -- the blades are not really sharp and they have a blunt tip to minimize the chance of injuries.
However, I would say only that it would be difficult for children to cut themselves with these scissors -- not at all impossible. These are real scissors. A kid would almost need to try to cut himself or herself with these, but they could do it.
Take the age recommendation seriously. These are five-and-up scissors. The trade off between safety and the ability to cut things well has been managed with skill in this product. I believe they are pretty safe, but still caution is warranted especially with littler kids.
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Comes with a lot for the price, great for a beginner. I am a hobbyist at best as I have never done pyrography before. So I opted for this unit as it seemed to offer some pretty cool features without a huge price tag just try this hobby out. I have played around at best so far with this and find it pretty neat. I am envious of some of the other reviews photos of finished projects that came out pretty nicely. It takes a bit to get used of the tips and what they can do. Some seem to heat up more consistently and burn into the wood easily, some of the tips feel like they do not get as hot and takes a little time before they burn, but not being an expert here , that may be there intended use. This is a perfect beginner set for me, and I like the fact I can switch out tips. It also comes with a few stamps which are neat too.
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Favorite Scissors at Hospital. I work as a volunteer at the Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan. It seemed like every office had a pair of these nifty-looking scissors. And of course I presumed they were some kind of "medical" equipment not available to average human beings. In the Oncology department there is a pair on every desk, and I periodically borrow a pair. One day I noticed the "Scotch" brand name on the blade of the scissors.
That gave me an idea . . . I went online to Amazon and found (to my amazement) that they were available to us Average Human Beings! You can bet I immediately ordered a pair. They are the exact ones used in the hospital. I love the comfortable handles and the attractive stainless steel blades. The day they arrived, I went around to my friends in town and excitedly told them about the wonderful "medical scissors". Amazingly, almost every person asked for a pair. I am now ordering 14 pair of the 6" scissors for my friends. (There may be a 7" pair in my future). The low price and the Scotch brand clinched the deal.
The quality of these is apparent from the first glance. I'm sure you'll love them as much as I do. (Do I sound excited yet?) Amazon continues to amaze me with their access to products not available in a small town of 1700. I'm so glad they carry these -- as well as many other hard to find items. Thank you Amazon. Thank you Scotch brand.
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Love love love this vinyl, the glitter is awesome. Go to the cricut.com website to print the heating guide!!!
The gold and silver glitter vinyls are beautiful and pictures don't do justice for the glitter vinyls!! Works like it should, good value for money spent! This vinyl is very easy to use and works without any issues. Since using the cricut htv, I've never had a problem with bubbling or miscoloring of the vinyl once heated. The glitter sticks wonderfully!!! Each roll is 12" x 19". I am very happy with this product. Lastly. I have had no problems putting shirts through the wash, the vinyl seems to do fine on all settings, but i would dry on medium-light heat to be safe.
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NOT JUST A TOY. I bought Rigid Wrap to create molds of my and my friends' faces. We had a little tea party and everyone made a mask. We are all ceramicists and plan to use the molds to create face forms for our sculpture. This is The Best way to make molds of body parts. It does not heat up as plain plaster will do and because the material can be cut into any size piece, you are able to arrange them around the nostrils and allow the subject to breathe easily through the process.
I used my mold recently for a sculpture piece and it turned out beautifully. This is a great tool in the arsenal of odd tools used by ceramicists and other sculptors.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
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Took some getting used to. There's a lot to review here.
First, I was hoping there was some sort of art included. Nope! Just what you see on the box, so 1 star for that.
The tattooing gel is actaullt pretty good. It doesn't get thinner as it warms up like some products do, and creates a good barrier to aid in wiping away ink. Seems almost too thin though. You'll need to constantly reapply. 3 stars.
The stencil transfer gel is ok, but you have to apply twice. Once to prep the area, wipe it away, then again before applying the stencil. Works well with the S8 paper. 4stars.
The stencil transfer sheets however, are great! These come out clean, they print clean, easily applied, and are considerably better than the cheap stuff you can get here on Amazon. I haven't tried Spirit paper yet, but I will definitely buy this paper again. 5 stars.
Overall, this is a pretty good package.
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As stated in most of the other reviews, this . As stated in most of the other reviews, this Housweety yarn winder is truly a rip off. On about the third yarn ball, it started making noise. About 2 yarn balls later the gears started slipping, making a jumping vibration causing the yarn to actually get caught in the exposed gears, which are visible in the picture. This caused several other problems, but I'm trying to keep this short. I bought this one because of the lower price. I did buy the blue one which I've used for several months with no hint of a problem and the gears are enclosed. Is the blue one overpriced for what it is?, Yes!, but the quality of the blue one is noticeable right out of the box.
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it was great. I have a silhouette and had to cut . Once I got this product to work, it was great. I have a silhouette and had to cut on a blade depth of 5 and used the regular flocked HTV settings. I used an iron because I don't own a heat press. I used a scrap piece of cotton fabric as a press cloth. I had to apply a great deal of pressure and hold it for about 12-15 seconds. Once it cooled I peeled off the backing and pressed it once more with the piece of cotton over it. I hope this helps someone not waste a whole sheet playing with it. Also be careful to make sure what side is the right side. (And reverse your image before cutting #newby mistake)
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Hawaiian girls DON'T have blond hair . Commercially produced doll clothing is way over priced. I make doll clothes of all types and sizes and if you knew what it cost me to make the same outfit, you'd never buy any. I feel for those who cannot sew and are forced to pay so much for so little. On the doll itself, I love American Girl dolls, and even though I am an adult, I have a few for myself. I have bought many for gifts and have always thought highly of the doll-book combination for educational value and the fact that they make dolls that represent the different ethnic groups that are present in real life-BUT I live in Hawaii (I am an anthropologist) and there are NO real blond, true Hawaiian women. Why would the American Girl Company make such a blunder? They did not give their African-American girl doll blond hair-so why so with the Hawaiian? I am very disappointed in them for doing such a thing. It is hard enough to get realistic ethnic looking dolls-darker skins, curlier type hair, different shaped eyes-as most dolls are made blond hair and blue eyes. (A funny thing since the majority of the worlds population has dark brown to black hair and dark brown eyes). Boo American Girl for the "whitening" of their Hawaiian girl doll. She should have dark brown eyes and hair and nice, dark tan skin. This doll is a big disappointment and I won't be purchasing any. I contacted American Girl regarding this but have not had a reply.
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How to store your Washi Tape. This tape is nice. They're all too darned expensive, but a fun indulgence. I really wrote this to pass along my storage discovery. As I was having my Oreo and milk snack, I suddenly realized the tray inside the package was about the right size. So I washed it and, voila, a perfect fit! It's surprisingly sturdy and it holds 30 of the size of these rolls. I posted a picture in the images above. I can't vouch for any other brand. This one is sturdier than the clear plastic kind I've seen in other cookie/cracker boxes. Come to think of it, it has little grooves that could hold a brush or pen in either end. So go get yourself some Oreos and repurpose the tray. :-)
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I don't know why there are quite a few bad reviews. I don't understand why there are any bad reviews! I didn't find that the sheets were rolled too tightly at all. And when I unrolled I didn't notice any cracking. Although, I was being overly cautious after reading all the reviews. I unrolled and laid it outside in the AZ summer sun for about an hour to warm it up before I completely flattened the rolls out. I left it out some more on a hard flat surface for another hour and brought them in and they're straight! I did put the sheet up against my 5th wheel neck, only about 2 inches metal to magnet along the 24" side and it held the entire sheet no problem. So I think the magnetism power is sufficient. I will definitely be ordering more if I need to make more Car Ad magnets!
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They're Great. I bought a hundred count of this bag and in the first week I had them I used 10. A couple for myself and a few for gifts for friends. I live in a community where we trade bread, produce, eggs. I bake a lot of bread for other people. Anyway, I love this bag so much I immediately bought another hundred. It fits a long loaf as well as a round loaf. It's really perfect for any size or shape of bread. I even fill it with hamburger buns or muffins or rolls. These are far superior to the zipper bags or grocery bags I was using to transport fresh baked bread. Just a tip: let the bread cool down for a couple of hours before putting it in the bag. It won't sweat in the bag, then.
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Best fabric scissors. Awesome fabric scissors. These are my go to 8 inch scissors. These are well made scissors and are very sharp. Ive heard that Gingher scissors have been known to be passed down from generation to generation. I also heard that since Fiskas bought the scissors, the quality of the scissors diminished. Supposedly, you can still get the higher quality scissors by buying the Industrial pack of scissors. I cant confirm the difference in quality b/c I just bought the Industrial version but I can tell you they are my favorite scissors. They get used on a day to day basis and they are as sharp as the first time I used them approx a year ago.
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Follow the rules. Sometimes balling yarn by hand can be tedious and time consuming. This yarn baller can help save time. There are a few tweaks that could get annoying. If you use it a lot in one sitting, you will have to randomly tighten the knob on the table because it comes loose as you are winding. Also, you have to find the right speed, too fast or too slow and it tangles while winding. Don't wind too tight, it will be hard to get the ball off of the spool. Don't make too small of balls, they won't come out right - same with too big of ones. Once you get it down, it is handy but it takes practice. Would I buy another one? Yes. Would I recommend this one? Yes, but you need to be patient and learn to use it right.
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Awesome little loom; great for all ages of kids. This was an instant hit in our house. My daughter and her friend (both high-school aged) got the project started in about 5 minutes, and worked on it together while they chatted for an hour. When they grew bored, my second-grader picked up the thread and wove for close to an hour, and the next morning my son (fifth grade) spent some time at it. After about 3 hours, the initial scarf is almost done, and it's pretty; just like the picture. I can see we will go through a lot of yarn this way. It's incredibly easy to use and a great introduction to weaving. It's true that it's not very versatile; all it does is weave a cloth of that width, but that's what looms do. When I remember those little metal potholder weaving kits that I did as a kid, this is worlds better than that. This is a simple, satisfying craft that will give a finished project in less than 4 hours and is fun (mindless) work while creating.
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Best Glue Gun ever. I do a lot of crafting and use glue guns frequently. My biggest problems are they tip over all the time, the glue stick does not move through the gun without having to push it, it gets super hot and it is hard to tell when it is ready or if it is even on. This glue gun corrects all of this. It is a fairly large glue gun but is easy to handle. It comes with three tips. I am using the middle one. I love that it is thin and can slide in between things easily without making a mess and it has a controlled amount of glue coming out. It has a light that shows when it is on and when it has reached the set temperature. You can adjust the heat according to what you need. The thing I like the most is that you do not have to mess with the glue stick, I have had several guns where you have to help push the glue out as it gets near the end this one you just put one in and it starts feeding it through. It also does not drip or leak out like most glue guns. It does not make nearly the mess that my old glue guns made. I love this glue gun. By far the best one I have ever had!!
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Not even 2 years of washing has broken its hold. This is Raymond's wife , I wish so much I could sew and be able to patch my husband's work pants but i live in reality and know that is never going to happen so i researched looking for best fabric glue and landed on this product and one of toughest fabrics to glue is denim to denim if it holds it won't make it through many washing machine trips but this glue is top notch I bought it in 2015 and the patched i glued are still holding. Will definitely keep myself stocked with this. I also glued the hes on all mother's pants because its impossible to find pant legs short enough for her so it is just as wonderful with more delicate fabric
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Not at all what is described or pictured. EDITED. This product was supposed to have 12 large removable paints in a reusable plastic carry case. I got 12 tiny paints directly in a cheap plastic tray. Also was supposed to contain 3 brushes, I got 2. There is no way the tiny amount of paint in here is worth $22 and its definitely not enough for over 100 faces. I thought Id branch out and try other brands in my makeup career but so far snazaroo is still my favorite for face paint.
EDIT: I contacted the seller about this issue. They let me know the wrong product was sent, issued me a full refund, and shipped me the correct product. The correct product is a perfect size, the face paints are pigmented and easy to use. And Blue Squid customer service is amazing!
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This paper works well for folding stars. Most of the paper is what I was expecting and works well for folding. It is a little flimsier and a little longer than my favorite star paper but works just the same. This paper is a good value for the money. 7 of the colors are great but I am giving the product four stars instead of five because the medium blue color is packaged loosely, not attached at the top and it has a chemical smell to it. The rest of the paper is fine and has been working well for folding stars. I would purchase this product again in a different color.
****Update, I left the medium blue paper sit out of the package overnight and the smell went away****
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A flat blue that can be used for skies, rain, etc. I make and sell greeting cards to benefit the local library, and I go through a lot of embossing powder in the course of a year. I like the Cornflower Blue Ranger Wendy Vecchi Embossing Powder because it melts uniformly and the finished embossing is a French Blue, not too bright, that I can use for skies and rain (among other backgrounds). I have tried other embossing powder brands such as Comotion, but their powder is too coarse to stick neatly to the paper.
Please see customer image for a Birthday card I decorated with the Cornflower Blue Ranger Embossing Powder. Both the background and the lettering are embossed in this color.
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TOO SPENDY. The first one of these I had the trigger broke. I exchanged it for another, so far so good. This gun is well made and I was sure glad to see a heavy duty glue gun atlast. And hats off to stanley for such a cool looking tool. It is comfortable in the hand and clearly well designed. But the price well...... It's just too much. I've heard the trigger malfunction is a common problem. Maybe stanley has worked that bug out. I haven't had any problems with my replacement gun. This baby sure puts out the glue volume and heats up real quick. The dual temp is a nice feature also. the auto shut off takes some getting used to but it will extend the life of the gun. I do recommend this tool to anyone who needs mass amounts of glue in one shot,otherwise shop around you may find something more suitable and less pricey
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Great Value due to Versatility. I had a wood burning tool many years ago that made it a chore because it took so long. I realize now that it's because of the low wattage of that tool. When I started looking for something to cut stencils out of mylar I wanted a tool with the versatility to do more than one task. This one seemed like it would fit the bill.
I pulled it out for the first time two nights ago, and cut out three large stencils to use with my Gelli Plates for making gel prints. I thought the craft knife blade would be the tip to go with, but it was incredibly slow work. I switched to the thinnest brass tip that came with the set and it went very well after that. The point of the brass tip did curve a bit from the heat, but it doesn't affect the job at all. My one "complaint" is that you have to hold the tool near the cord, which makes it pretty far from the tip. That hinders precision somewhat, so I picked up a pair of welder's gloves from Amazon today that look like they will give the protection needed to hold the tool a bit closer to the tip. There are some pretty flexible gloves from the look of them that should do what is needed without being clumsy. I found a pair here for $11.05.
I'm very pleased with the tool for stencil cutting. It would be nice if there were an indicator light that let you know when the tip reached optimal temp, but I'm sure I'll learn the time it takes to fully heat up after a few uses.
I've already recommended this to a number of people through an online art group, and unless some major flaw shows up in the next few months, I will continue to do so.
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Great starter or occasional use kit. Bought this for a family reunion, and it was kind of a 'cross your fingers and hope it works' kind of purchase. I've done face-painting and body art in the past, but I don't do it often enough to keep supplies on hand, so when my family asked me if I could do it, my first thought was, "I need to get paint...but not a lot of it, so it's not eating up shelf space that I already don't have enough of..."
The sizes were convenient, the colors were vivid, and once I worked out the proper water-to-paint ratio, the applications went smoothly and quickly and everyone was thrilled with the results. Some colors went on a little easier than others, but that's my experience with makeup and body paint in general...none of them caused me any noteworthy distress. And the assortment was affordable, and versatile enough that I was able to do pretty much every design anyone asked me about. Well worth it.
I have to add...I can't vouch for the effectiveness of the brushes or sponges that came with the kit. I already had my own brushes, and those were what I ran with. So I honestly have no comment at all on the quality of the accessories...just that I was very pleased with the paint.
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I use them a lot more than I thought I would. After I got the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Fiskars-01-001049-Eyelet-Punch-Setter/dp/B001EWPYYU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Fiskars 01-001049 Eyelet Punch Setter</a>, I decided I needed more sizes in this handy punch style. So I got this set which does include the 1/8th but also has the 1/16th and the 3/8ths. The 3/8s works okay with 1/4 inch eyelets as well, or has for me.
So why do I like this style so much? The "hammer" to hit the punch is included in the design. Place the punch side anywhere you want, pull up the eyelet side, and the spring causes the two metal rods in it to slam together which creates the force to punch. It's strong enough to punch through light weight leather, 3mm laminate and bicycle inner tubes. It goes through paper and card stock with ease.
Place your eyelet, and put it on a hard surface. I use the wrong side of my little <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Mini-Steel-Bench-Block/dp/B002JQOAE0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Mini Steel Bench Block"</a>. Flip the setter over to the eyelet setting side, and put it in the wrong side of the eyelet. Hold it in place with one hand, pull up on the other end, let it drop, and the eyelet is set.
To set 1/4 inch eyelets, sometimes I need to pull and let go 2 or 3 times.
I like that's it's all in one, and easy to use. I really appreciate the amount of force the spring has. Occasionally I do need trim the punched hole in some materials like plastic.
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Fun for all. I this this product is great! I have never carced wood before, and neither has my 8 year old son. We has a lot of fun playing around with carving (balsam) wood and testing out the different tools. We did not make anything special to showcas, but it was great learning.
The tools with theit wood handles are made well and kept together whole we chiseled and tore at the balsam.
This set does not come with anything but the tools. The seller sent an email with a ebook download for patterns. We did not use them because we were learning.
For a boy scout or someone who wants a new hoby this was certainly fun, and these tools are definitely worth the time and money. I loved it. And we will be buying more wood from the craft store to continue on to make something worth showcasing.
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The Best Part is the Light Box. Setting up the craft station took mere minutes since all you really need to do is lay the station out and plug it in. It's not all that heavy and aside from the glass top, the rest is plastic, but it doesn't feel cheaply made. The feet on the station have some grips so it won't slide around, but the rough edges might scar a dark wood working surface (a lesson learned the hard way when I pushed it aside--my work table is dark wood which shows every knick and scratch).
The station itself has a large footprint (call it an even 17 inch square, but it's slightly smaller than that) and while you can do much directly on the station, I find that the guide arm tends to get in the way when working on large projects. (The comfortable working area is really only about 11"x11".) So, keep that in mind if you tend to do large craft projects because you'll likely be moving it out of the way so you'll have more room to work. On the plus side, it's fairly thin so you can store it on its side. (I store it under my work table leaned up against the edge.)
The main thing I like about this station is that it's ultimately a lighted tracing table with built-in 12" horizontal/vertical ruler (US measure, no metric). What bugged me slightly about the ruler, though, is that the horizontal measurements were top down (i.e. 1" at the top and 12" at the bottom) which is a pain when doing measurements from the corner--it's natural to place it in the lower left corner and work out from there, but this asks you to go from upper left. It's also a problem because the glass slightly distorts the lines when you're at an angle, so you have to stand up and look down to make sure you get an accurate measurement.
Another thing that worries me is that you cannot change the lights yourself. It uses LED lights, so one generally wouldn't need to worry about such, but goodness forbid one of the lights turns out to be a dud. Should something like that happen, the station would lose a great deal of its value.
The switch for the light is on the plug's cord rather than the box itself which seemed strange and light isn't the brightest I've seen, but it's adequate for projects using light (colour and weight) cardstock. I tried it out with some <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/brown-65lb-cardstock/dp/B003A2I584/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">brown 65lb cardstock</a> and it was a no-go--I could barely see the patterns underneath. But it worked just fine for the majority of my scrapbook pages which were lighter coloured.
Speaking of patterns, it comes with a small (~4"x5.5") metal stencil with elegent floral-esque designs and a set of 5 (12"x12") templates: guide lines for journaling (good-bye crooked lettering); centering guide for various sizes (i.e. 4x6, 5x7, 8x10, &c.); 1/2" grid, which essentially turns the glass area into a gridded cutting mat; semi-formal script alphabet, numbers, common punctuation marks (# : ; ! ?), common phrases ("Happy Birthday!", "happiness", "Congratulations", "Best wishes", "Thinking of you", "love", "Thanks", "It's your day", "Best friends", "You're the best!", "Welcome Baby", "sweet", "Baby Boy", "Baby Girl", "I love you", "Celebrate!", "Thank you", "Just Married"), and a few swirly border designs; and some elegant frames (reminds me of those found in wedding albums) and embellishments.
When tracing, you can use the templates on top of the glass and place your paper over it, but if you want to do cut-outs using the templates, you can slide it under the glass. One nitpick I had when sliding a couple templates under the glass was that the measurements were off--sometimes only by a hair's breadth, but still noticeable for the finicky types.
Moving along to the guide arm--it's a bit stiff to move from side to side, but I do like that it locks into place and won't budge. The problem, though, is that when locked, it's not completely flush with the glass so some papers can easily slide underneath (if you're using it as a straight edge) and if you're using it to lock a piece of paper in place to cut it with the included trimmer, the paper can slide around unless you apply pressure across the entire arm.
Since I'm used to a self-healing mat, I was scared to cut on the glass--scared that the glass would permanently scratch, thus become unusable. So far, though, I haven't noticed any marks and I've used a rotary cutter (pressing down hard to cut through multiple layers), the craft knife, and I've even accidentally dragged the point of my scissors across it.
I even tested it with a little heat. In the first case, I had a scrap of fabric that needed ironing, but I didn't want to move the station and get the ironing board for it, so I ironed directly on the glass surface without any ill effects. (Note: I did not put the iron near any of the plastic parts and the iron was on moderate heat.) I was also able to use my heat gun to help dry some glue, paint, and spray inks, again without any noticeable damage to the glass cutting surface.
The trimmer was a nice inclusion for quick straight edges, but it wouldn't replace a heavy duty trimmer, especially if it does more than straight edges (I have a <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/YourStory-trimmer/dp/B004FOANHC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">YourStory trimmer</a> which does wavy and perforated edges).
The other accessories are a craft knife, a burnisher, a trimmer (which switches out with the horizontal guide arm), and replacement blades. The craft knife has an hourglass shape close to the blade, ostensibly for ergonomics, but I find it uncomfortable to use so I'm sticking with my trusty X-ACTO.
The burnisher, which has the same shape as the knife, is rather comfortable to use--very easy to hold like a pen--I just wish it were <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/double-sided-with-a-finer-tip/dp/B000YZ413I/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">double-sided with a finer tip</a> for more delicate work. A touted feature of the trimmer is that you can change the blades hands-free, when in reality, you still need to use your hands, you just won't touch the blades directly. And changing the blades took a couple tries to get used to--definitely not as simple as my current trimmer--but once you get the hang of it, it's a rather quick and painless process.
Overall, this is a nice craft station, best suited for small to mid-size paper crafts, but if you have the space and don't mind moving it around (it's less than 5lbs, so it is movable), then it can also work for larger paper crafts, too. Although I have my quibbles with it, I definitely enjoy using it and it's made my life a bit easier.
I know this review became somewhat unweildy, but I do hope it was helpful to you. If you have any questions about the station or my experiences with it, just leave a comment and I'll do my best to answer.
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Got rid of redness and faded acne scars/hyperpigmentation. I found that when I use this on a daily basis it got rid of redness on my face. I just mix this with warm water (enough to make it a paste) and then I apply it w/a spoon and leave it on until it dries of course. (It will crumble off if you move your face too much when it's dry so it tends to get messy sometimes).
When I take it off it just leaves this glow to my face. And the sole reason for purchasing this clay was to get rid of acne scars/marks/hyperpigmentation I've had for quite a few years now. Nothing seemed to work, I would exfoliate 2-3 times a week and try all these home remedies and nothing worked --or I should say-- those home remedies didn't work as well as this clay did. It faded my acne scars but not completely yet as I've barely bought this a couple to a few weeks ago. It won't make it disappear in a few days, well depends on your skin I guess, but it was way better than the home remedies I've tried.
I've had a more noticeable change on the left side of my cheek which had a GROUP of acne scars some other smaller scars seemed to have disappeared tho.
I still will use this clay religiously to update on my scars.
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Poorly Packaged - Cannot store product. The description was accurate, I just didn't read it carefully when purchasing the item.
The packaging is terrible; flimsy film covers the paint, the plastic holding the colors is this and falls when being held, and the cardboard won't survive having the plastic tray pushed in and pulled out multiple times by the intended recipient. This may be a product suited better for a one time use when storage won't be a concern.
Due to the return shipping cost nearly being as much as the item, I am keeping it but will probably end up donating it for a classroom party. I ordered a new kit - different brand and seller - that includes a clear plastic case in which to store the paint.
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YAY SQUISHIES. So my 9 yr old is all about squishies. This product was very very easy to use. However I will warn u. Def wear gloves. And don't let it get on counters, sinks etc. very hard to remove. Also I saw in other reviews to get quick release. I didn't get that and it was very hard to get out of silicone molds. Also when we did it in a plastic container or cup it didn't stick as bad and bottom came out much smoother then silicone molds. The only thing I did have trouble with was the measuring part. Didn't understand the measurements that came with it. So it was a lot of trial and error. Also when we closed containers the B container got stuck like crazy glue stuck. So it's very fun craft to do with ur kids. Just needs better instructions on how to use. I will definitely buy again
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Great quality Washi tape. Full rolls and definitely metallic. I am impressed with this tape. I admit I haven't actually put this tape on anything yet but out of the box, the colors are bright, very shiny and exactly as they are pictured. The rolls are not mini-rolls but full Washi tape sized rolls and you get a good amount in each roll. The tape seems thin but not so thin as to be too fragile. The backing is tacky enough that it seems it should stick quite well to most paper (and possibly other) projects. If you're looking for metallic Washi tape, I think this is perfect. You get silver, gold and copper in the package, which should give you a good variety for plenty of uses.
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Really Cute. Came exactly as pictured by seller. Shipping was on time & was packaged very well. This washi tape is so cute, I love the cute designs! The cherry blossom is definitely my faveeee & the burgundy with white daisies is a close second! I like using washi tape because it really helps spice up my daily planner with cute designs! I really recommend this to anyone who likes to decorate their planner as well. However, one of the tapes (the grey background with the pop of red roses) seems kind of smeared I don't know if that is suppose to look like that but it's not a deal breaker for me. Overall I give them 9/10. P.s I did turn off my lamp in the last photos so you could see the details & what the colors really look like.
I did receive this product at a discount for my honest unbiased review.
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These are tiny, NOT 7" at all. There isn't actually anything wrong with these 4" shears but there is something wrong with the description. The measurements they put in the product name are the dimensions of the packaging. These are 4" shears and since the description says its 7" long I thought it meant the blade part of the scissors was 4" long. NO NO, the packaging is 7" long and the shears are a tiny 4" from handle to tip. What ever, Maybe I am the idiot and it is obvious but in case it is not, be warned.
Thank goodness I didn't pay $28 or more.
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Dahle-50004-4-34-Super-Shears-0-5-Height-3-25-Width-7-Length/dp/B0008IV8B4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Dahle 50004 4" Super Shears, 0.5'' Height, 3.25'' Width, 7'' Length</a>
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Cutting the backing? Really. Never again will I buy this. I have never left a negative review before but this is a must! I got these for my new ATG gun. I thought when the first roll started breaking must be my fault, but I couldn't figure out why it looked sliced diagonally, the glue was holding the backing together so when you remove the glue theres nothing holding the backing together. Making it impossible to thread, or use.
So I tried again, and again, and again. 4 rolls, all the same, thing half way through and boom its sliced. So I did a little investigation. There are a couple of companies who put a knife through once half threaded, this way they sell more rolls. Now Im not saying these do it, but I am saying 4 rolls? Really. I have yet to try the other rolls but I will, and will change my review if I need to.
Also others are right the glue is sorry, I have to use a lot to get things to stay, or use it in combination with a stick (how sorry is that), or wet glue.
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Excellent for perforating paper. I don't sew, so I never used this item for its intended purpose. My review is based on its success as a perforating tool.
I like to make "punch boards" for my kids' birthday parties. I decorate a large cardboard box and cut circles in it to fill with prizes. The kids then punch through the paper covered holes to find their prize. The issue I had is some of the smaller kids just couldn't punch through the construction paper. I used this tool to add perforations in the cover of each prize location so that it was very easy to punch through. It worked perfectly! Even the small kids could get the prizes themselves.
This item is very sharp, so you don't have to use any pressure or strength to make the perforations. The points are spaced far enough apart that the paper doesn't tear under it. I'm not sure how well this works as an overstitch tool, but as a paper perforator, it is excellent.
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I have been burning this candle intermittently over the last week and they work wonderfully. The burn slow enough and wick up enough . I recently purchased an inexpensive candle. After burning the candle for a relatively short period of time, the wicks had burned down so low that they would not stay lit. After receiving these wicks I melted the candle on the stove, pulled the old wicks out and replaced them with 3 of these wicks. I have been burning this candle intermittently over the last week and they work wonderfully. The burn slow enough and wick up enough wax to melt the surface of the candle. They work fantastically!!!! I will buy them again when they run out.
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My favorite. This tape really is better than any I've used. I have a problem with the tape dispenser though. The tape becomes loose on the roll and I end up with the tape pulling out of the dispenser but not having the empty cellophane backer rolling back into the dispenser. This may have something to do with the way I use it as I had the same difficulty with the Creative Memories roller and they have the same type gear system. I really like the tape for card making and scrapbooking in spit of this and hate this happens. But, still, I've scarped for 10 years and this is the best tape I've used. It seems to last forever because a little does the job so well. Just be aware of the roller problem and use the " return " wheel on the top as you tape dispenser..
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Quince and Pomegranate. This review is for the Trapp Quince and Pomegranate wax melts. I bought them hoping the would smell like Se** Fra**e Japanese Quince or Dipty*** Baies, based on the scent description. It doesn't, however, to me, it smells exactly like the candles they burn at Anthrop***gie. These take an hour or so to melt and start smelling but after a few hours the whole house smells like the scent. I use 3 pieces of the melts. But I am also a person who loves way, way, way over scented things. One melt would be fine for a sensitive nose. These retain scent for weeks, being melted and re-melted. Love not having to worry about burning down my house.
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it's not what I needed. when I was shopping for the puch I could not find the dementions anywhere on the description and I haven't been able to find one similar in any stores where I could gage the size for myself, or I would have just bought it there. So after it arrived right on time the punch itself was fine, but the wrong size for my purposes. So I thought no problem, I'll just return it and buy a larger punch, even if I have to pay for the return shipping, that's fine. I sent an email to Punch Bunch to get the required numbers etc. to return the product and now it's been maybe a month and I have still not heard anything from them. I don't really want to give them any more money so, here I am writing an unhappy review. Urgh.
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Great Fit, But Not Durable For Wear and Tear. The gloves are a nice fit for a medium sized hand. However, the stitching on the gloves seem rather cheap- I use one of them primarily for pencil drawing while the other glove, for drawing on my tablet. Using them every now and then, I noticed the stitching were becoming undone little by little despite being careful with putting it on and even storing it when not in use. The logo on the glove wore off already and the glove hasn't even been in the wash yet. That is another indication that this is quite a cheap product. Well- as the saying goes, "You get what you paid for" and this is a perfect example. Again, it's an ok glove, but I would browse for something of higher quality if you are constantly drawing.
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Awful Product - Do Not Buy This. Nope, nope, nope. I thought I would be one of the lucky ones, despite reading the reviews of the item not getting hot enough. Unfortunately, mine did not work either. It warmed up enough to melt a little bit of the glue chips, but not enough to melt them completely. Also, only one side warms up. Sadly, when I tried to return the product, even though I was within 30 days, it said it was nonreturnable. So I am apart of the club - mine did not work either and I've wasted my cash. This product should be taken off Amazon because I am an avid shopper and this was a definite disappointment and distrust of the items sold.
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Great scissors for simple projects. I deducted one star from these because they are a little stiff to open and close. If I do a project that requires a lot of cutting it makes my hands sore by the time I'm done. They still function as scissors, but they make a little bit of noise while in use. It's kind of a scraping sound.
I bought them because the price was right, they were less expensive than other brands.
I love the bright colors on these scissors. I have put a different colored pair in different rooms of the house and labeled them. That way my kids can make sure they get back to the proper room. So that I can find them when I need them.
If I'm just cutting a small piece paper, or something simple I will use these scissors. If I am doing a big project that requires lots of cutting, I will use a different brand that doesn't make my hand hurt after lots of use.
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One of best values in Amazon. I use these scissors in a shipping office, but rarely to cut paper. We sell multi packs of items that come in a foil pack. This scissors cut effortlessly through the foil wrapped packs, and very cleanly so that our customers don't receive product that is dangerous and frayed. I have tried similar looking scissors from Office Max and they disappointed, they practically tear up the packs (not good). The handles are nice and big/open, I am a man and my fingers don't feel jammed. Great idea to have them color coded to keep in certain areas, etc and keep better track of them. These are incredibly economically priced so you are not fretting over lost scissors.
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Utter garbage. This product is junk. With a name like Diamond Glaze one expects something that is hard and clear. You will not come close to that with this product. Here is a list of why this is not worth the money:
1. No instructions on the bottle. This means if you buy it in a craft store you won't know about it's limitations until you come home and search their website for some information. I suppose then you could return it but who wants to make 2 trips to get something that works.
2. No cap. You trim the nozzle to get it to pour, then you are left with an open container. How long will air ruin what is left?
3. As mentioned above, the bottle label does not mention the finished product is NOT WATERPROOF! Huh? So this is Elmer's Glue?
4. Did not ever set up for me, and I didn't pour it thick. It just sat there, never became clear (like a diamond it is named for), eventually approached something like being set, but as other reviewers have mentioned, it never gets hard enough to not be imprinted with whatever touches the surface. Again, the name of the product is misleading, there is nothing 'diamond'-like at all.
5. Cannot be poured over anything made of paper. The website says card stock only, but again, why isn't this ON THE LABEL?? The result is the paper you pour it over wrinkles from excessive moisture.
As a child I used to mess around with Elmer's Glue and liked how I could pour little puddles over stuff and sort of get a clear coat that was thick. Was fun but had limitations. Diamond Glaze has all the limitations of my glue experiences as a child, and so I would never recommend this product for adults who are making serious work. It just isn't up to the task to be taken seriously.
It is a mistake to think this product acts like a clear casting resin. I made that mistake BECAUSE THE LABEL SAYS ALMOST NOTHING! I really believe that the makers of this product have deliberately mis-named Diamond Glaze to confuse crafters into thinking this is a high-quality clear resin that can be poured. It is just glue and nothing more.
Save your money!!!
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Excellent Quality Metal Lobster Clasp Hooks, Very Durable, and Worth Value at Such an Amazing Low Price. I am planning on purchasing two more of these very soon... At this price, who could afford not to do so!? These are excellent quality and I love these particular wide body style of lobster clasp hooks versus all the others... These kind support your gear and the weight far better than the others and distributes the weight more evenly without bending or twisting etc... They hold up and stabilize the D - rings much better also in the center without hardly any side shifting when you move your body or bending the D - ring up at an angle... The quality of these Amanaote 2" black anodized metal wide - body lobster clasps is superb and crafted really well without any defects or blemishes... The spring mechanism, being physically wider, is a lot easier to operate with your fingers and especially with gloves on... The spring mechanism is fairly easy to push in and open up the clasp, but is also firm and provides enough resistance to stay locked shut and not pop open by accident... The entire quality feels to be very durable and so far is working flawlessly without issue combined with my 2" suspender harness at holding up my M. O. L. L. E. battle belt that is loaded with about 30lbs (give or take) via six rifle mag clip holders and six pistol mag clip holders and two 1qt water canteens along with a couple of other misc pouches... These hook clasps are definitely heavy - duty tough and seem to be able to handle even much greater weight into the hundreds of pounds (possibly).
The only thing that I would like to see changed by the manufacturers, and gladly pay the money for, is thereby adding a spring loaded or screw assisted locking bar mechanism --- for the purposes of an easy quick install and release of the hook clasp through the open space of webbing loops that are permanently stitched together and or those who do not prefer to loop and fold over the webbing through the clasp hook before passing the webbing through a triple - glide buckle... An interlocking mechanism similar to like you see with the sides of "Karabiner" key - chain clips, but instead have the mechanism located on the long straight circular bar area of this hook clasp, and so that way one can use their finger to compress the locking mechanism inwards as you slide the hook clasp through the open space of the stitched loops of webbing and then release the locking mechanism to connect with the other side of the hook clasp bar from underneath to form one solid interlocking / interconnecting frame... This is the best way I can describe what I would to have done anyways.
I ended up having to use my Dremel saw to cut an opening in the center of the long straight circular bar area so that the webbing loop could have the hook clasp pass through it and seat inside... I knew by doing this i was weakening the structure and so it is only a matter of time of how long they will last before the metal bends and deforms and snaps off under the weight and stress... I wanted to, and tried to, loop through and fold over the webbing through and around the long straight circular bar and then pass the webbing through a triple - glide buckle to secure the webbing and hook clasp together etc., but the particular 2" webbing that I needed to use for my suspender harness project has multiple stitched D - ring loops on the front that i critically needed and also is secured together via a long strip of Velcro under the bottom of the webbing that folds over and latches together and ran all the way down to where the quick - release buckle previously was in the stitch loop where this hook clasp now seats... But this method wouldn't obviously work because of the Velcro closure and D - ring loops of the webbing... So an interlocking spring or screw mechanism like with "Karabiner" clips, would greatly be beneficial at ensuring a quick install along with the overall structural integrity and stability of the hook clasp.
Overall (Below),
These are wonderful 2" wide - body lobster hook clasps, both in quality and design... I purchased these to finally finish up my hybrid modified tactical combat assault M. O. L. L. E. suspender harness battle - belt vest rig that took me thousands of dollars and a dozen years to finally get completed to my liking and needs with pieces of gear from here and there... These are excellent quality and well designed lobster - style clasp hooks for anyone with tactical gear, and especially those with a battle belt or duty belt with belt - keepers and D - rings and supporting suspenders... They work fantastic also for load supporting A. L. I. C. E. and M. O. L. L. E. butt - packs, but then again they work fantastic for everything really... These are far superior in my experience from all the other styles that I have tried and much more stable... They form to your body and curves much better also without having any pointed parts as to poke and dig into your body and tear your clothing... They are smooth and flat surfaced and rest against your body comfortably... The black anodized finish looks great and blends in with my black tactical gear and other black anodized metal buckles virtually perfect and naturally... I highly recommend these unto everyone as they're well worth the money... Not only would I buy these again, I will be buying at least another pair (two) very soon... The price is amazing and just too good to pass up and let go... This is a splendid deal for these... I just hope the seller and manufacturer will take into consideration my prior suggestion about a making a spring or screw interlocking mechanism where the long straight circular bar is --- as for a quick install into webbing with stitched loops... Also, that of a 1" size would be nice to see and have also and would buy a bunch of both.
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Nice added touch and very pretty. I purchased this to redo our cabinets. I used General Finishes antique White to cover the old stain (sanded first, that is a must), and then applied the pitch black glaze over it. You gotta work fast with the glaze. I found it easiest to get shop rags from the store to apply and wipe off. On my laundry cabinets I did the wipe all over and the wipe all off technique. For my linen closet I used a paint brush to get the textured look. It's unfinished/in stained wood so it absorbed the glaze extremely well and almost too much. Tested it on the back of the doors first and felt it was too dark gray. So I went with brush strokes on the front. I applied several layers of the top coat also.
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Clean cutting for righties and lefties. I'm not a leftie, myself, but I've had enough of them in my classroom over the years to recognize that having the right pair of scissors does make a difference. These scissors are great for that reason. They work just as well for right- and left-handed people. I was able to cut while holding these in either hand.
Whichever hand you're using, the scissors are sharp enough to give you clean, even cuts. And the blunt point makes it safe enough for all school aged kids who practice sensible scissor safety.
I've got plenty of "regular" classroom scissors that work just as well, but I'm keeping these in my desk for the lefties.
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My vinyl sticks to the tape great and released easily onto my project. This transfer tape works perfectly. My vinyl sticks to the tape great and released easily onto my project. I used it with Oracle vinyl. It's consistency is like a thin masking tape. Before using this, I tried the lint roller trick, which worked, but this works much better. I will never use that method again after trying this tape! You can see your vinyl project through the tape for easy and precise placement. Overall, I am very happy with this product and will purchase again. I definitely recommend this product!
DISCLAIMER: I received this product for free or at a discount in exchange for my honest opinion. Therefore, all opinions contained herein are my own.
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Multiple Colors = Color Code Your Use. I am greedy when it comes to my scissors - and people are always running off with them!
Packaging/Shipping: arrived quickly, packaged well and undamaged
My Review: I ordered this set of scissors because I thought it was a good value - the bonus being that they are different colors allows me to color code their use! Having never used Titaminum scissors I was intrigued how they would cut ... so far they have cut everything from tape, to yarn to jewelry wire crisply and without issue.
Notes/Final Thoughts: These scissors are quite strong and the molded grip makes use quite easy; highly reccommended if you have scissors for various reasons - you can color code your use!
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OK" products immediately after use. But wait 3 months and you have garbage. Refunds not possible by this time. Mine red part (yellow container) is basically solid, its like super-gelatin. Less than 3 months old from time of opening them, stored indoors and closed tightly. It was used one time, about 1 ounce of each. Put in separate cups before mixing, separate stirring sticks were used before pouring into their respective cups prior to mixing. I open it again less than 3 months later because i now need to use a large portion of it for a job request, and have found it to be completely unusable at this point. IF you buy some, use it immediately or just do yourself a favor and stay clear of this stuff.
I've had nothing but problems with Smooth-On products. Bought some XTC-3D which is basically re-marketed clear 2 part epoxy for double the price of buying it by its normal name, and it turns yellow within 2 weeks of indoor storage while my items awaited me to finish the ones further down the line. Its not surface browning either, as some epoxies do (you can just sand that off), this is all the way through. Its a dark transparent yellow/brown after starting clear. I thought i may have mixed it wrong so i did weight instead of volume this time, and have the same result. They will not refund items by the time this happens on both of the items i listed here. Don't do this to yourself, go elsewhere.
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VERY temporary. I purchased this to sew patches/badges onto shirts and jackets without having to use pins. The patches are very rigid and the shirts are pretty flexible, as we would hope they would be for comfort's sake. The glue was quite tacky, but it couldn't keep the patches on long enough for me to sew them into place. It worked a little better with the jackets, I'm assuming because the fabric was thicker and less given to moving. The glue did wash off of my hands very easily, and on the parts of the fabric that were not covered by the patch, there is no visible glue remaining, so they did get the "temporary" part right. I just wish it held the patched better.
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this seems like a great idea. In theory, this seems like a great idea. In practice, I found this tape to be most time-consuming and annoying. It's hard to get the plastic off the tape once you've stuck one side down, IF you can get it stuck down. The tape often would not stick where I put it, lifted off and then stuck to my fingers. It's hard to handle. You have to fiddle with it a lot, hence very time consuming. It would often not stick the zipper to where I put it. I finally had to clip with Wonderclips after I got the tape and zipper placed. If you have to clip the zipper anyway, then there's no point to using the tape. It would not anchor the ends of straps to a bag when I tried to place them there before sewing. All in all, I did not have any success with this product and don't like it at all. Hand basting would have been faster. A glue stick sticks better and is faster. Anything is better than this.
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WORST construction paper ever...and it's all WHITE! No colors. I repeat, NO colors. If you look at the description that is on here at the time of this posting, it reads:
Nature Saver Smooth Texture Construction Paper (NAT22329)
by Nature Saver
1 customer review
Price: $7.43 & FREE SHIPPING
Note: Not eligible for Amazon Prime.
In stock.
Usually ships within 2 to 3 days.
Ships from and sold by My office innovations.
Estimated Delivery Date: Jan. 15 - 21 when you choose Free Economy Shipping at checkout.
Smooth texture is ideal for art, craft and classroom projects
Includes heavyweight, high bulk, high strength and brilliantly colored construction
Long, strong fibers cut clean and fold evenly without cracking
NOTE that the above says BRILLIANTLY COLORED, and the picture included shows fourteen different colors. Nowhere does it say it's all white. Oh wait...if you scroll down to read "technical details" (because we all do that, right?) it does list "color: white". Yeah, that's not misleading at all. Because we all assume that when an item is pictures as multiple colors, and the description says brilliantly colored, that we should double check to see if they buried the word "white" in the fine print. Or maybe white is considered brilliantly colored, now. Can you tell that I'm mad? Yup. Mad.
But it gets worse...this is the worst construction paper I've ever seen. The edges are cut very rough. So they are charging $7.53 for only fifty sheets of gross looking all white construction paper. That's 15 cents per sheet. I could give my kids my nicer, smoother, thicker, brighter white scrapbooking cardstock for less than half that price. Fortunately, when I bought it, the price was only 1.99. Anyone buying it now is getting double ripped off! I guess they figure they can mislead us about the color, slap the word "natural" on the pack, and charge a fortune for it. I think I'll stick to the cardstock, next time. Or maybe stick to the other two brands of construction paper I ordered, that actually came as pictured. This is going back.
And in case anyone wonders if I'm reviewing the wrong product--I'm not. I can see the "you ordered this product on [date]" bar that Amazon put at the top of this product's page. I'm so glad i get to waste my time returning a $2 product because the seller intentionally misled me as a customer. I guess I have to read every single tiny word on a product's page to make sure the seller isn't trying to trick me, next time. Just the product description and picture isn't good enough. They probably count on few people bothering to return it.
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Don't fool yourself into thinking this could be used like butcher paper...it's much too thin. I know this product says it's changing table paper, but I ordered it really expecting that I could use it as I would butcher paper. In fact, it's not even close. This paper is about on par with tissue paper. It has the same feel and texture as the super thin paper that is used in sewing patterns. That being the case, it is usable for some craft purposes.
As far as using this on a changing table, I personally don't think it's wide enough. And, even if it were, the roll isn't really compatible with any changing table I'm aware of. For home use, I think this would be more waste than anything else. So I'm still exploring the craft option. This could be good tracing paper. I've just got to figure out what I'd trace...
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Leafy and Alive. I recently purchased this so I could try my hand at Kokedama. None of the local nurseries in my area carry green moss like this, so I wasn't too thrilled with having to buy online since I couldn't be sure it would still be alive by the time it got to me.
It took about a week to arrive, and when I opened the bag, I was happy to see lots of condensation. It was pretty much one thick sheet, which is just what I needed, and it was still (mostly) bright green and happy looking. There were a few brownish areas, but it was definitely still alive. The roots were still caked in a rich dark dirt.
I think it has a pretty good chance of surviving on my Kokedama, and if my first attempt works, I'll definitely be ordering more moss from here to make more plants balls in the future.
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Great for metal and ceramic repairs. Great stuff. I needed it to repair a cherub arm that had broken off. I wasn't sure it was going to work because my cherub was metal. However, I needed a medium that wouldn't require baking because the cherub was aprt of a large cart and therefore, I couldn't use polymer clay. This is very easy to mix and knead. The sculpting medium is actually quite easy to measure out as well. I just scooped out one ball from each container. I eyeballed them to see if they were a similar size and then when I was satisfied mixed the balls together. It took awhile for the sculpt to harden so I had to play with it awhile because I was trying to attach an arm to my cherub. That would be a plus if you need more time for the sculpting process. It was very soft and pliable so I had to wait until it was harder before I could attach my arm, and used a wire in the middle as armature. I waited until the next day to sand it down although you can smooth it down easily. This Apoxie sculpt is also very easy to paint. I used acrylics to paint and sealed with a water based glaze. I bought my sculpt in white so I could have more options because I purchased the 4 pound size.. However, I noted that it does come in some colors natural, gray and black. I also used the Apoxie to repair a ceramic plate. Again it was easy to apply and smooth out.
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Smooth cutter but fat handle. This tool heats up super fast and cools down quickly, too. Cuts through thick mylar like butter. You need to move the stylus at the pace with which it cuts, a little practice and you will get it. You cannot force a quick cut, if you try the stylus will just scratch the plastic. Also, when you get back to your starting place go a millimeter past it to insure a full cut. If you discover an area isn't cut through then put the stencil flat and re-cut that part. you do need to use a fireproof background for cutting. I traced my images onto the mylar with a fine tipped marker then taped it to a cookie sheet for cutting. Perfect!
After a few minutes I realized how fat the handle it. Will just have to get used to it. Am very happy with this purchase.
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Good knife, great handle. I purchased this to use as a knife for use in scale modeling. I use it to cut, trim and shape styrene plastic. It has performed past my expectations in that regard.
The flutes on the handle make this knife easier for me to manipulate due to my failing grip. It is much easier to grasp because it is thicker than other handles, too. I typically use a number 11 blade which requires a fair amount of sidewise and angular pressure. This handle makes maintaining that pressure much easier than the thinner and slicker handles.
The number 5 "chisel" blade that came with the knife is useful as well although I don't have a lot of uses for that kind of blade. It is sharp and cuts very well. It cuts tubing and other extruded forms of styrene and ABS cleanly and easily.
I have used the X-Acto brand of knives for many years and this knife is in keeping their high standards of quality and durability. If you are a scale modeler, I highly recommend this knife.
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FAKE. I ordered two of the "rainbow looms" for my daughter and niece for Christmas, I am so disappointed! This thing is garbage! I knew something wasn't right when I was showing my daughter how to use it and was getting frustrated with the poor quality so I looked on the rainbow loom website and discovered how to spot a fake and this is a FAKE! FAKE! FAKE!!!
UPDATE 1/2/2014:
Before I return the counterfit, I wanted to compare the quality of an authenic Rainbow Loom so I went to my local craft store and purchased an authentic Rainbow Loom and the quality difference is astounding! Fist I noticed the box itself is more heavy duty, on the top of the box in the bottom right hand corner the product regustration appears, on the fake the sku is covered and the website is clearly printed on the front flap of the authentic on; on the authentic one the top of the pegs are smooth, not sharp so when my daughter slips the bands on the don't get nicked and become more suseptible to breakage, when we separate the rows of pegs to make different designs, it doesn't feel as though they will snap, the hook, is more "hooked" making it easier to grab the bands and up until now I thought a band is a band is a band but not true, the band that came with the authentic loom feel more durable and stretch further without breaking and they are labled with a choking hazard warning whereas with the counterfit they are not. Beware, the product pictured when I purchased was of an authentic loom but what I received was not, I guess that's one of the benefits of buying from brick and mortar, you know what you're getting when you buy. For more information on how to spot the counterfits, check out the rainbow loom website.
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Good if you can get the made-in-Finland version, not China. As with the other Fiskars models that I've recently purchased, these are easily some of the finest scissors known to man. I have never in my life seen a pair of scissors made to such high quality standards and so well balanced and contoured, and I have no trouble paying the premium for something much better than the typical junk from China.
Sadly, Fiskars has sold out and they now produce all their products in China. If you buy newer versions of these, that's what you'll be getting. They are no longer made in Finland, nor are they made any longer with Swedish steel. Of course the price remains the same, and that's the real rub.
If you can find these in a brick and mortar, on clearance or even at full price, I suggest you scoop them up. I picked up three different kinds (dressmaker's shears, seamstress, detail) because there were only a few left in stock and I wanted to have the high quality originals while they were still obtainable.
If you want the good stuff, which deserves the 5-star review (and then some!) I suggest you head to a few brick and mortar places and look for the black (not orange) packages and, specifically, the scissors that still have "Finland" etched on them, and say "Made in Finland" on the back. If it doesn't say it, you're buying a Chinese version from Chinese steel, not the high grade Finnish produced, Swedish steel version.
Best scissors you can buy, but you can't buy them much longer unfortunately. Get them while you can!
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Works Ok and will keep it anyways. Pro: Got this machine because I could not stand using my hands to knead hard clays anymore. I have arthritis and it hurts really bad. I used to get blisters kneading clay. So that was why I got this machine to help me out.
Con: Extremely noisy machine. I could not use this machine when the baby or husband is sleeping. I have to wait for a good time. So it is inconvenience not having the freedom to use this machine whenever I want to because of the VERY LOUD noise that it makes. This machine is extremely picky. I CANNOT use this motor with any other clay machine or pasta machine. I had to get the Makin's Professional Clay Machine along with this machine as well to be able to use the motor with it. So the 2 combo machines does ring up a bit pricey. The machine feels a little flimsy for a motor. And it is made in China so of course it was built cheaply.
Conclusion: Even though it does not work as well as I would like it to, I am still planning to keep this machine. It helps me a little with kneading clay because my arthritis is too painful. I do recommend trying out this machine if you have the health problems that I do. Or don't want to manually knead clay anymore. Your experience may be different than mine.
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GREAT FOR THE PRICE. LOVE IT. I purchased one of these from another source and I have to say that I love it. A lot of the stuff you hear about them in the You Tube videos didn't apply to mine. I thought it was very well built. I replaced the vent hose with a nice dryer one. My mirrors were only a tiny bit out of adjustment but everybody should expect that. For what it is and what I paid for it, it's awesome. Watch lots of videos and learn what you can because the instructions and software are not all that great. You can understand them best if read with a Chinese accent. :) I will be doing some upgrades to it because I can but it's fine the way it is too.
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Excellent for home-printed stickers. I run a small design business and wanted to print my own labels and stickers while the business is getting started to save money. I read reviews of several adhesive papers and chose this one for my laser printer. I am not disappointed! I print a sheet at a time, so never printing more than I need and the ink always looks perfect, just like it would on regular paper. So far, no smudging or flaking off. Since I use these on shipped packages, I choose to cover the sticker with clear packing tape when the weather may be rainy or snowy, just in case, but I don't know that this extra step is necessary.
When I get a color laser printer, I may use these to make fun magnets for my daughter to play with on the fridge (just stick them to magnet sheets and cut).
Overall, I'm glad I bought this sticky paper rather than paying for professional printing until I get the business off the ground.
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Really cute and high quality, great for many projects. Well if these are the super cutest tapes then I'll eat my hat. I absolutely love them. I can't wait to try them in the many different ways I could use these, especially for my crafting projects and all of the letters and mail that I send. They are like a matte paper tape and are really high quality. They are easy to pull from the tape roll and easy to tear. There is a lot more tape on each roll then I expected so they will go a long way. The "white" parts of the roll are actually sort of see through so if you put them on a color item then the color will show through the white part. However, the color parts are opaque and really bright colors. They are all so cute that I couldn't pick a favorite. I feel like they are exactly how they are pictured except more fun to see them in person! The adhesive is strong but not too strong that it's hard to manage. I don't believe that the adhesive is such that it would ruin any surface I put it on. I received this product at a discount for my unbiased review, but I feel like the price is right for the quality and amount, especially when compared to what you might buy at Michael's or Hobby Lobby.
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glue does not stick well. very disappointed in this small patch. I gave them a five star review on their larger black patch that I cut down to use on the window/armrest of my car. It worked well although it is starting to move from the original position.
THIS very small patch was also for my car....this time for the center armrest. I was SO pleased when I first applied it. Made the armrest look so much better. But this morning my elbow was sticking to the patch and when I looked I saw that the patch is shifting and the glue from the understide of the patch is coming off. Going to be a real mess to try and remove this and then have no idea what to cover it with.
Very disappointed that the glue on this patch is not very strong. Will not buy again.
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Reusable, tons of paper. Just a couple of months ago I started making my own vinyl decals and I have fallen in love with my new hobby. I go through a lot of transfer paper while making these and this particular transfer paper has been very reliable.
There is tons on this roll to do many many small projects or a huge project. I made some decals for my childrens classrooms for the windows. The vinyl sticks great to this paper and can be reused many times.
One thing I dislike about this transfer tape is that there is no backing. It's not a huge issue but kind of a hassle when trying to do smaller projects when I only need to cut out a small portion of the paper.
I received this transfer tape for free for reviewing purposes. My review is based on my own personal use and opinions.
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they didn't have a speck of rust on them and worked just as good as the day I bought them. An invaluable tool for any aquarium plant enthusiast. They were too long for my needs (a small 5 gallon tank) but they sure beat the hell out of dunking my hands in the tank every time I had to "prune" my plants. After a year of multiple times a week use, they didn't have a speck of rust on them and worked just as good as the day I bought them. If your aquarium is larger than 5/10 gallons though, you would be better suited to get a pair of scissors that have an angled head. These would not be much help in a larger tank that is heavily planted. Now that I no longer have an aquarium, I still use these scissors to trim herbs and other small plants around the house. So, they have uses away from an aquarium setting as well.
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Neat tool for stampers. This Inkadinkado Stamping Gear Deluxe Set is pretty cool. Getting it out of the package though was a total pain. Horrible packaging design. You have to tear the package apart to get the supplies out of it and there's no storage box included. On a positive note, the stamps are self adhering to the clear plastic paddle block. (If the sticky wears off after time, I would imagine you could use double sided tape to make them work.) I've washed my stamps under running water and the sticky is still there afterwards. If you want to design circular or oval borders, these cogs and wheels will help you achieve that. If you just want to stamp on your paper in a random fashion, you can do that as well. I would recommend this for beginner stampers or anyone who wants symmetrical designs and needs help lining up the stamps.
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Adecco LLC 2pcs Home Grooming Scissors. I have been growing a beard for a few months and have been having a problem with the mustache. My scissors were too long and not sharp enough. These scissors are the perfect size and are really sharp enough to make it easy for trimming neatly. I didn't need a round end scissor because my electric razor has one but I had a great idea. My dog needs the hair trimmed on his feet and these work perfectly...so I game them to him. However, my housekeeper said that this what she used to trim dogs and thinks these are great for trimming between the toes. This is a great buy and are well made and extremely sharp. Good price too!
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Not quite what is pictured but is a great starting point. This kit is a great starting point, especially if you're new to making dreamcatchers or are on a budget (as buying individual pieces can be pricier than one anticipates). However, as someone else said the picture differs from what actually came with the kit. For starters, the suede lace ended up being a darker gray color instead of turquoise, which I really was hoping it'd be. The beads as a result were also very different colors (still nice colors however). Although I used some of the feathers that came with this kit, I decided to buy feathers that are more colorful for the bottom portion. If you buy this kit, I'd recommend you use your own suede lace, as it seems some of the material flaked off the material (and if you want something more colorful than at least what I got).
Do not buy this kit if you're hoping to get exactly what is pictured. I'm not sure if what I bought is just a variety as far as color scheme goes or if what I got is what I got. If you're hoping to get a starter kit but are hoping to replace only some of the materials then this is a great value. One can expect somewhat lower quality in the materials given the price point but I think having the lace material flake and look worn down is not really cool. I'd give this product more stars if there was a disclaimer saying something like "product may vary from the image on this package" and if the lace didn't flake before it even arrived on my doorstep.
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GREAT product. Used this to patch my sofa and it worked FANTASTIC!!! I have 2 kids, 2 large dogs and many visitors to our busy home - so our furniture suffers, and the tiny hole quickly expanded into a large tear! I purchased this glue at the recommendation of my mom who saw them using something like this on a tv show. I was afraid that since I was patching such a large area it wouldn't hold the patch on very well. But I am happy to say I was wrong!! It has held up to many people sitting on it, the dogs laying on it, and even my mother-in-law (who is handicap) laying on it for 3 days!!!! Its hasn't given an inch, hasn't moved and the edges (which i was worried about) stay down tight!!!
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Tyvek Sheets for Labeling. These are like the Tyvek envelopes only in sheets. The cool thing about Tyvek is you can write on it with a Sharpie and the writing will not wash out, even if washed with soap. We use this to identify our sheep fleeces when we wash or dye them to keep track of vital information that would be difficult to keep track of if it was not attached to the fiber or yarn but that cannot be lost in the processing. By writing on the Tyvek, we can process our wool without fear of the Sharpie bleeding on the wool and discoloring it or loosing our information. Anything you need to label that is going to get wet, Tyvek labels and a Sharpie is the way to go.
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Great hardware, meh software, overall pleased. Works great. Needs some DIY upgrades, such as air assist and a better exhaust, but solid hardware overall.
It came with a CD that contains instructions and software. The instructions weren't written by a native English speaker, but they contain plenty of pictures to help make up for that. Setting up the water cooling pump and the exhaust fan only took a few minutes, and aligning the mirrors took about an hour. I used sticky notes instead of the recommended masking tape so I could move the test strips more quickly.
The instructions didn't tell me which software to install. It comes with CorelDRAW and CorelLASER, but I think you only need LaserDRW. You have to plug in a USB authenticator to use it, and it's not super intuitive, but it's also not all that difficult to figure out.
Overall, I'm pleased with this purchase. It's working well for me, and I expect to get a LOT of use out of it.
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Fiskars Mixed Media Shears. These Fiskars Mixed Media Shears are nice and sturdy and I see them lasting for a very long time. They are a little heavy compared to regular scissors. The handle is pretty rigid and not very comfortable to hold, however, there is a soft orange rubberized lining on the inside of the finger grip which helps. The angled thumb hole seems to make the scissors easy to grip. It can easily cut through several layers of newspaper - I cut 8 layers and the scissors cut with ease. Of course with thick items you will need more strength in your hand in order to cut. All in all, these are ok for scissors. I like the Fiskars brand name as I relate it to quality. To me, they seem to be only for right handed people.
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