Uchida 480-4A 4-Piece Bistro Chalk Marker Set Review

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The reviews were mixed, but I was hopeful that my experience would be positive, so I purchased this item. Not the case. I wrote something on my hand-painted chalkboard, let it sit a day, and then tried to erase it. My writing (in white) became slightly less bright but is still completely visible. I've tried wiping it off with a dry cloth, with a wet cloth, with Windex, and with soap and water. Nothing works. Major fail.

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I've been using these for our chalkboard menus at our cafe, as well as on the chalkboard grocery list on our wall at home. These were painted with the run-of-the-mill chalkboard paint from Home Depot. The markers wipe off easily with just a damp cloth, don't leave behind any markings, and are really brightly coloured. Some folks were saying that they were having to go over their writing a couple of times, but I really don't see why. These are fantastic!

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I bought these to use with magnetic black chalkboard; however, they leave a very visible shadow behind no matter what you try to use to remove it. Yes, the product does say for use with chalkboards but according to the company they have been having many problems/complaints that their product cannot be removed from black chalkboards. Don't believe me? Call them yourself at 310-793-2200. Listen to the prompts and select your region to speak to them (I choose option 7 and spoke with Shannon). The company also indicates that they do not currently have any products that play nice with black chalkboards. I didn't ask if they would pay for a new chalkboard since their product damaged the one that I purchased since I plan on using a "back to black" product found in automotive stores to cover over the shadows (hopefully this will work). Then I plan on using a washable crayon from Crayola. The reviews that I have read indicate that this has worked well on all chalkboards and is non-toxic.

p.s. This product is sold in conjunction with black chalkboards in stores and even on Amazon. Guys, gals, it's not our fault... Get a refund and ask for money to replace your black chalkboard until the company puts a warning on their product that it will damage black chalkboards. This could be a good class action suit for some hungry attorney out there...

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These markers are much brighter than what is pictured (fluorescent pink, yellow, green and blue instead of pastel type colors). Other than that, these are exactly as advertized. I have had no problems erasing them and they have not made a mess at all. They write like a marker does on paper and erase with a wet cloth like chalk does on a chalkboard.

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Excellent crisp, bright, intense colours. Great product. The pens write evenly, with really nice clean colours. I am very pleased.

Master Airbrush Model G78 Single-Action Gravity Feed Air Abrasive Review

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Delivery on this item was incredibly fast. Order placed on Thursday and my package arrived Saturday via FedEx.

Sandblaster tool is very well crafted. Light enough to control easily but heavy enough to not feel cheap. Plenty of control and modulation with a nice comfortable feel.

Comes with abrasive grit which works great for my glass etching needs. For larger areas you'll probably want something with a wider swath but i'm working with small areas which are masked off by vinyl stickers. Pinpoint precision at close rage with a max affective range of about 3" for a swath about 1/4" (at 65psi). You can get heavier grit for more aggressive blasting but the grit that came in the kit works just fine.

I ended up being very surprised with how well this little blaster kit works. "Virtually" plug and play.

I would give this a 5-star review however the kit does not offer any easy option (adapter) to connect to standard 1/4" NPT fittings (common air compressor fittings). I ended up searching my local hardware stores for an adapter for the end of the supplied hose and found nothing. Ended up cutting one end of the hose and using a 1/4" NPT to 1/8" barbed brass fitting with small zip ties to clamp the hose on. Not a big deal once everything was said and done but it would be nice of the supplier could offer or even recommend an adapter for the hose. Not a big fan of having to modify something right out of the box to get it to work but the tool works great so not a big loss.

Small air compressors are available to connect right to the supplied hose but if you're like any normal Joe with a basic garage you'll end up using your garage air compressor.

I recommend you get a brass 1/4 to 1/8 barbed fitting, a secondary regulator (40-65psi operating range 65psi max), and inline moisture trap. All that can be had for under 20$ but necessary for long-term use of this sand blaster.

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Great product, just not exactly plug and play. Highly recommended for small hobby tasks.

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The air tool itself is decent. The kit is complete with everything you need to start air erasing once you get hooked up to your own compressor rig etc. For me, the only fitting that was useful was the end that fits the air tool itself. The rest of the process connecting the hose to my manifold was a fiasco. My other airbrush gear all uses different size connectors so I did not have any proper fittings laying around to complete this job. I had to hit the home center for some fittings. The moisture trap leaked air around the site glass on both sides. I am not sure what the thinking was with the site glass idea. I had to cut the hose off the moisture trap and replace the trap. Luckily I had a spare trap laying around so I fitted it up and was finally ready to blast. The instructions are adequate to get started, but you'll need to experiment for what works best for your application. Overall the value of this package is good for me, and the connection issues are common for anyone that owns gear from different manufacturers so I sort of expected that. The system is simple and easy to use so I would recommend it once your up and running.

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Item performs well for intended purpose. I use it mainly to strip decals or paint from models. I use baking soda with great results.

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I used this airbrush to remove excess lusters on kiln fired glass. It worked really well for small jobs. It would take too long to sandblast a large piece.

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I use this sandblaster to clean the battery terminals to a small toy. This blaster attaches to my 2 gal compressor and it does the job quickly. A light buffing is required after.

Reviews of LOVEKITTY DIY 3D Kitty Bling Cell Phone Case Resin Flat back Kawaii

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I absolutely loved this item it was very fast shipping it arrived in between 1-5 days

It was in great condition no scratches or dents everything was perfect.I do recommend anyone to buy this.I will definitly order more things from lovekitty thanx!!!

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Fantastic but only problem to expensive too small not very good quality work very good pick up with glue ! .

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the quality of the pieces exceeded my expectations. They are also strong & able to withstand a drop if glued onto a phone.

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Arrived before date posted! Fun decorating my own phone case. Came with more than enough pieces to cover the phone case! Love Hello Kitty!

Review of SparklyCrystal Bridal Crystal Necklace Set N1D77

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This bridal jewelry set is so affordable that I was a little hesitant to purchase it. However, after receiving the set in the mail, I was glad to see that the necklace did in fact look sparkly and was as nice as the displayed picture. The length of the necklace is adjustable, which is a plus! I would definitely recommend this necklace for any and every bride. I went to David's Bridal yesterday to look at their collections. Their necklaces are made of the same material but cost a bit more money. The bottom line is that they looked pretty similar (David's Bridal offered the same quality costume jewelry), so why pay more at a retail store? The only reason I gave this review four stars is because of the earrings. Just as you see in the picture, the earrings are not as dashing or fancy as the necklace. If the earrings did not have the same teardrop-shaped crystals, you would not be able to tell that they come as a set with the necklace. After putting the jewelry set on, I was very pleased with the necklace but thought that the earrings looked very "cheapy." They actually looked like a little girl's "play/toy earrings." I am planning to use the necklace as is, but I will be purchasing another pair of earrings to go with it. Another fact about the earrings if you take a look at the picture, you will see that the earring has three crystals at the very top of it, creating a clover shape. Well, my ears are pretty thin (so it isn't the width of my ears that is the problem); however, when I put the earrings on, they didn't tangle at the bottom of my lobes. Instead, they were positioned at the center of them. Therefore, they looked completely out of place and even awkward. Finally, (maybe because the clover hangs from the center of the lobes) the earrings look a little short. I was expecting them to be a little longer. Other than the earrings, I am very satisfied with this product. I will be purchasing more costume jewelry from this site for my bride's maids. One last thing, the service was great!!! They respond very promptly and respectfully to emails, and they deliver the product fast!

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I bought this necklace for my wedding. I wasn't sure about how it was going to look because i ordered a similar one from Davids bridal and it was aweful! But when i received this necklace i was pleasantly surprised. It was beautiful and went perfectly with my wedding dress. I would recommend this to any bride. I however did not like the earings at all they were very small and nothing compaired to the necklace. Overall very beautiful and I loved it.

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I wore this necklace for my wedding. The necklace was beautiful, but it didn't quite lay flat on my chest.

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Bought them for my wedding and they looked beautiful! It complimented my dress and added the exact sparkle that I was looking for. It was a great deal and would wear again! The earrings could have been longer, but in the end the total ensemble worked out to feature the necklace and the earrings being great accents. Would recommend!

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the necklace was delivered as scheduled. the necklace was as described and my daughter enjoyed wearing it. no problems.I would buy it again.

Moda Avalon Charm Pack, Set of 42 5-inch (12.7cm) Precut Cotton Reviews

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as soon as i got this product, i went crazy and started my quilting. Using all blocks would make a very small quilt for an infant or child for traveling.

iʻm not done yet, will post pictures soon.

product arrived in a well packaged amazon.com box. It was also fast shipping. I will buy from seller again.

only one block piece had a default where the thread was still on the block, it did leave lots of tiny holes, i guess i wonʻt die.

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Cheap Folk Art 4016 Enamel 2-Ounce Acrylic Paint, School Bus Yellow

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Used this to paint on ceramic tiles. Colors were great (nice and bright) and the paint went on well and dried nicely. I used this for the kids in my class to make holiday gifts and we were all pleased with the results.

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Discount Singer Iron On Denim Cotton Patches, 5-inch, Set of 2

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My sons tend to abuse the knees on their jeans, and so we need to keep patches around the house to keep them in their jeans. These work really well. I tend to cut them into thirds (as that size works well for the holes we seem to get around here), and round the corners like the description says you should if you cut these down. I also apply these to the inside of the jeans instead of the outside, and we have never yet had any issues with them coming off or having any other wear issues. These have allowed my sons to be able to wear their jeans until they outgrow them, and even made it so that most of the pairs can be passed on to the younger guys!

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I ironed them on following the directions word for word. They started to peel after the third day of wearing the item. You pretty much have to sew them on, which kind of defeats the whole purpose of buying these...

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Held well and did it's job. Was a little stiffer than I was hoping. I put on inside and it shows its outline because of its stiffness.

Namaste Oh Snap Set Two XL Gray Mesh Supply Pouches Bags Review

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I absolutely love these bags. I wish the order had more included, I will order more. They're great for keeping one project separated from the others. I usually have two or three things going at once. I keep the yarn crochet hook and pattern all together. I also add notes to the bag as to who it's for, where on the pattern I left off. This is really helpful when I leave something for awhile. I was using plastic gallon size baggies, but they're never large enough, nor do they hold up. These mesh bags are sturdy and the snaps keep them closed securely. I expect both to last a good long time, plus they keep everything clean.

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Love these bags! I have multiple sets and sizes. My little rascal of a kitty is unable to get into my knitting with these :-)

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I love these things. The XL is a perfect size for a sweater project. The bags are well made and will last for years.

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I love these mesh bags. I use them to separate my knitting projects and keep everything together in my knitting bag.

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I absolutely love these bags, with the grey color you can see what is inside. I definitely highly recommend them.

Royal Brush Langnickel 8-Inch by 10-Inch Foil Engraving Art Kit Review

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Great item and it shipped very quickly. Packaging was perfect and would do buisness again in a min. Hope all future purchases are like this

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I loved it. I bought this engraving art value pack so that the family could spend some time & create art together. It went really well. some had more patience then others but overall they all turned out pretty good :) it was a fun and enjoyable experience. :)

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My child and I have enjoyed many hours with this art. My only recommendation would be a few scratch pens for more techniques.

Cheap Royal & Langnickel Premier Pastel Pencil Art Set, 53-Piece

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I like the boxes that Langnickel have, and what the set contains are very excellent. I removed the plastic guides to fit more pencils and other things that I need and they all fit.

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I loved this pastels, they make my work much easier and give it a more soft appearance. They work perfectly for me and I can count on them for any sorts of projects, I recomend them to anyone who is involved with art and likes colorfull paintings.

Best Nailheads Spots Studs 2 Prong Round Cone-Shaped 1/2"; Steel Deals

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I ordered these last night and received them today. They are extremely strong, i covered a pair of shoes, studded a denim jacket and my back pack, and they work great with all three different materials. they look great too, not that super shiny silver, but the aged vintage look. They're just a great buy.

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I am very satisfied with Dangerous Studs, my package came early and I will definatly be ordering more from them!

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these were exactly what I needed to make my own Astrid halloween costume this year! They're really sturdy and look fantastic!

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Perfect product for the costume I was making, good quality and fast shipping! This would be a perfect product for anyone needing a spiked stud without being too pointy.

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Excellent quality material. Nice Nickel finish. Not sure why, but when applied they seem to tip a bit to the side...might be the method I've been using to secure them .... screwdriver to flatten tabs????

Review of Liquitex Professional Freestyle Large Scale Knives 4-Piece Ring Set

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I use these knives for large scale canvas paintings, and they do what they're supposed to. The quality is unsurpassed as far as the stainless and handles go. Buy them

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I liked these very much but for now they are too big to use on the canvas size I prefer. Perhaps when I graduate to larger canvas they will work well. They appear to be very well made and sturdy.

Buy Polyester Sewing Thread Set - 24 Spools (200 Yards Each)

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my sewing machine gets easily jammed with the lint and from this thread. it needs cleaning often while working on even a small project. if your have a less sensitive machine, then this could work for you.

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EDIT: 6/25/13: the thread is even worse than my original review in the next paragraph, so I deducted another star. It's too thin, breaks too easily, is almost impossible to thread through a needle. But so far it survives washing. I've mended or hand-sewn a number of articles which yet haven't come apart or shown stress. So maybe only working with it, is the problem.

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Thread holds your clothing together, so you want it to be strong. I was against buying polyester thread for that reason, but decided to give this bag of thread a try. The colors are as depicted, muted colors. Color quality is good. Thread quality is not. It will work with clothes you don't think will get rough treatment. The thread is VERY thin, but not as thin as those mini-spools packed in sewing kits. Maybe it's stronger than it looks, but it looks like it will break on the first tug. Sew your stitches somewhat loosely, and make whatever you make somewhat larger in size than otherwise needed, so you don't pull so much at the seams. Happily, that caution still allows a wide variety of things you can sew or mend.

As for the worry about the notches in the spools, just set a washer between the bobbin winder and the spool, so there won't be any catching. Or, one of those spool protectors housed atop DVD spindles. See if that helps.

But for anything mending/sewing of cloth likely to pull due to usage or size, go for mercerized cotton. That's what I'm going to do, now.

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The price was inviting, so I ordered this package of threads. However, because there is a plastic notch on each end of the spools, I cannot use them on my Singer Curvy machine. I think anyone buying this package thinking they will work well on their sewing machine, should consult their manual first.

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For inexpensive thread, this does the trick. It's tough enough you have to cut it, not just pull and break it. Uniform thickness and finish, goes through the sewing machine just fine. Why pay more for colors you may only use once?

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I bought this thread, because I bought a new sewing machine.

I am only on the first spool of dark blue thread.

I found that it starts unraveling and I need to pull all of it out of the threader and start all over again.

Also, it's not spooled correctly, so I find that again, I have to pull all of it out of the machine and try to straighten it out on the spool, to start again. maybe it's just the one roll, but I don't know yet.

I don't like to sew and all I really do, is mend some things.

When I have this much trouble, it makes me less likely to use my new machine.

Thanks!

Darice Assorted Colors Pom Pom Loom Review

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These are so easy to use. The directions are very easy to follow that anyone can use them. Yes I would recommend this set.

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This is an easy to use, wonderful product that I will recommend to all of my knitting friends. Thank you!

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This clever little machine lets you make a variety of different sizes of pom poms to enhance your creative endeavors. It is cheap plastic, but works effectively.