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Friday, December 19, 2014

Reviews of Artistic Wire, Lazee Daizee Viking Knit Kit

Artistic Wire, Lazee Daizee Viking Knit Kit
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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As someone who teaches wire weaving, this set is difficult to recommend at this price. All the major components here you can get for yourself and spend under $10: buy a child's pencil case (which is what this carry case looks like) and do your wire weaving on the six sided pencil. Buy a nail clipper from a dollar store, drill holes in a piece of scrap wood, and get a length of craft wire. I wish this were sarcasm; it isn't.

A good draw plate should be made from hardwood, not plastic. The purpose of a draw plate is to shape metal. The draw plate I use started out as a $2 bit of oak from the local hardware store. Just put holes in it with different drill bits; this isn't rocket science. What it takes is something sturdy. The plastic draw plate is apt to wear out quickly.

Other components offered here are incomplete and of dubious quality. Is the wire hypoallergenic? Is it brass or base metal? What gauge is it? The kit doesn't say. This is important information for people who get skin reactions to cheap jewelry or who intend to continue this craft after using up the trivial amount of wire included with the kit. This kit does not include enough components to finish wearable items: you'll also need pliers and clasps.

If your budget for craft supplies is in this price range, it is possible to get a much better introduction to this craft. Here is a list of suggested purchases available elsewhere on Amazon:

$4.96 Eklind 10107 Hex-L Key Set, 5/64-Inch to 1/4-Inch,Short, 7-Piece

$20.83 Rosewood Draw Plate For Woven Chain

$8.09 Artistic Wire 26-Gauge Non-Tarnish Brass Wire, 30-Yards

$22.00 Ancient Wire An illustrated guide to making jewelry in the manner of the Vikings and other ancient cultures

Two more things needed to make wearable items whether you buy this kit or not:

$10.99 3 Piece Color I.D. Plier Set for Beading & Jewelry

$6.99 Shipwreck Beads Electroplated Brass Lobster Claw Clasp, 9 by 5mm, Metallic, Gold, 12-Piece

The kit advertises itself as gentle on wire coatings, which is true. In order to prevent scratches you could use a wooden pencil as your dowel or else purchase a product which unfortunately Amazon does not sell. It's called Tool Magic Solution, available from specialty jewelry craft suppliers for around $8. The idea for a six sided tool comes from crafters who find it easier to wire weave on an allen wrench than on a round dowel. When you are ready to try something other than six loop weaves, pick up a few round wooden dowels of different sizes from a craft or hardware store.

There is exactly one reason why this review gets two stars instead of one: the Beadalon Lazee Daizee Viking Knit Tool actually does make it easier for beginners to start their first pieces. It takes about 20 minutes for most people in a class setting to learn how to start their first piece without it, but if your confidence level isn't very high you might want that item. The component is available separately on Amazon for $24.21.

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I was only going to buy the draw plate, but I thought, "Wow! I can get that and the whole Viking Weave kit in a cute little storage case for less than the draw plate and tools and wire, with free Super Saver Shipping."

It arrived today and the first thing I did was put my tools in the cute little storage case.

Smart...right?

Yes, until with the first zip the zipper on the cute little storage case broke. I was unable to fix it, so now I have everything to try the Viking weaving, but no cute little storage case. I could have accomplished the same thing with a dowel, a piece of tape and some wire (see the internet for free instructions) and made my own cute little storage case, which is the second thing I'm going to do now that I have this kit.

The whole weaving procedure is pretty straight forward; you can even get free directions to make your own draw plate on line. After I make my own cute little storage case, I'm going to try the tools. It can't get much worse from here.....of course the tools are plastic, so I suppose things could get worse if they don't stand up to use.

Fortunately Amazon's price was the lowest I found and shipping was free. If I'd paid the $68.49 list price for the kit, plus shipping, I'd be really miffed. Now, I'm just half miffed.

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the woman who invented this is a genius. Bravo!!! this makes viking knit SO easy. Everything you need is included and the directons are crystal clear.

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I love this kit. It has everything I need to work on a viking knit project, and it's so portable I can take it anywhere. The newly designed tool is so much nicer to work the chain onto than the wooden dowels I've used in the past. It's a great product at a reasonable price.

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The tool does make viking knitting easier.

However, there is a major problem. The instruction pictures are too small and confusing.

The author should have printed directions for a simple way to finish a necklace.

The price for what you get is ridiculous. You'll do better, doing a search for instructions.

When I buy a kit like this, I expect to be able to completely finish a necklace. You can't do this with this kit.

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Thursday, November 20, 2014

Review of We R Memory Keepers Eyelets for Scrapbooking, Cool Metal, Wide

We R Memory Keepers Eyelets for Scrapbooking, Cool Metal, Wide
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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Great for making your own mini albums, just wish the post part was a bit longer so it would fit a couple pieces of cardstock and the chipboard on the spine of the mini.

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Thursday, November 6, 2014

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

Moda Avalon Charm Pack, Set of 42 5-inch Precut Cotton Fabric Squares
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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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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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Best Cover Buttons - 7/8" (SIZE 36) - FLAT BACKS - QTY 50 Deals

Cover Buttons - 7/8' - FLAT BACKS - QTY 50
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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This was exactly what I was looking for. I had been buying cover buttons and prying the backs off with pliers for some time now and this saved me a ton of money. It shipped moments after I placed my order, but got lost in transit. I contacted the seller and they sent it out again the very same day. I will be a repeat customer for sure.

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Monday, October 20, 2014

Reviews of Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Painting Plus Set--Half Pans

Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Painting Plus Set--Half Pans watercolor half pan set
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Windsor and Newton make some of the best paints out there. I got this kit to travel with and it works great. It has a lot of colors and room to do some mixing. It closes very tightly, which is good, I suppose, but is a little hard to open. Overall, I'm very happy with it.

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I am now taking a intemediate/advanced watercolor class and the instructor recommended that I get some higher grade paint.She

really liked this set and I like it because the paints keep organized. There is a small mixing pans with it. The paint pans have the name of the color on the side so I can track what color I am using. The color is full and and makes a difference in my painting.

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AMAZING!!! GREAT FOR ANYONE WHO IS GETTING STARTED WITH WATERCOLORING. IT COMES IN SMALL SETS SO IT REALLY HELPS BLEND THE COLORS

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Saturday, October 11, 2014

Cheap Bumblebee Decorations Smiling Nylon Hanging Bumble Bees Decor 3

Bumblebee Decorations 13' Large Smiling Nylon Hanging Bumble Bees Decor 3 piece Bee Set - Decorate Baby Nursery Bedroom, Girls Room Ceiling Wall Decor, Wedding Birthday Party, Bridal Baby Shower, Honey Bees Decoration Art
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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They look good, not cheap. Glad I bought them and will be getting more of the critters :) Colorful and nice size, they can be hung on the ceiling or wall.

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Monday, September 8, 2014

Cheap Distinctive Shirring Gathering Sewing Machine Presser Foot - Fits

Distinctive Shirring Gathering Sewing Machine Presser Foot - Fits All Low Shank Singer, Brother, Babylock, Euro-Pro, Janome, Kenmore, White, Juki, New Home, Simplicity, Elna and More!
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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When you use thinner material it does a double ruffle like a dream.

It took some getting used to but now I love it. Had to make 14 little girl's costumes with ruffles and it saved me many hours of frustration,

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I really liked this product. This is the first piece of clothing I've sewn since junior high (don't ask how long that's been), and it turned out really well. I made two gypsy skirts I saw in a magazine. It called for gathering by pulling threads and I knew there and then that I would use your gathering foot. It worked. Even with cotton, which is a medium fabric, if you set the machine for the longest length and the highest tension, you get a really good gather. I will definitely use this on future sewing projects. I just wanted to add that I use a low shank Singer machine.

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I bought this gathering foot for my Elna Quilter's Dream sewing machine. It fit perfectly and gathered my tulle quite tightly. I found it just a little difficult to loosen the gathers where it was gathered too tightly. But it is SO MUCH BETTER than the standard way of gathering yards and yards of tulle.

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What a great product. I have a small business and sew ALOT of ruffled/gathered items. Why did I not seek out this product sooner??? I use primarily lightweight fabrics and it works like a dream. I have an older Brother machine (that I wouldn't trade for anything) and it took me a few minutes and some exploration of my machine before I could figure out how to attach the new foot. When using any of my other feet, I simply depress a small lever on the back of the shank and the foot falls off and I apply the other one. So obviously I expected to do the same with this foot. Not the case. I had to actually unscrew a piece that is attached to the shank and apply the foot directly to the shank. Maybe this would have been obvious to others, but I have NEVER removed that piece to change feet, therefore it was not obvious to me. This was not a problem in any way. I only mention it because there are no instructions and another buyer may have a similar situation. This product came at a great price and quick shipping.

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I like this little foot. However it only works on lite weight fabrics never more than one layer at a time, except for lace and sheers. I make hats and work with all types for fabrics. Sometimes this sheering foot works and sometimes it doesn't It is trial and error but when it works it is a big help. The company is impressive. Every order and this is not my first foot comes in a very timely manner and exactly what I ordered. I trust them with my sewing needs.

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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Review of Master Airbrush Model G77 Multi-Purpose Precision Dual-Action

Master Airbrush Model G77 Multi-Purpose Precision Dual-Action Gravity Feed Airbrush Pro Set
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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This is a nice Airbrush, quality control seem to be OK, however they are not a Iwata Airbrush.

Pros: nice finish, smooth trigger action, Top Feed with 3 cup size, Air-valve work very good, the handle can be removed very easy for repairs, Teflon needle bearing with adjustment, large and medium cup with metal cap. comes with replacement needles and air-cap sets

Cons: O-rings hard to find for replacement(must buy Rebuild kit if you don't know where to find them), needle bearing will need adjustment(will leak paint thru the needle if not adjusted right), Handle need a new O-ring if you want a more secure or stable adjustment(move very easy with stock o-ring), Fan Air Cap may not work properly.

Overall: For the price I can't complaint, However is not a Iwata(so do not expect high quality), shipping is fast is you are in the west coast they tell you 5 to 7 days mine arrive withing 3 or 4 days.

My experience with airbrush is in the expert level, I had collected them since the 1980.

Note: I know other customer complaint about this airbrush, however this Airbrush right now is my main airbrush to paint my model cars etc,I can tell you that the airbrush have some issues, however I'm very mechanical incline so is easy for me fix this problems. the airbrush is a Dual-action trigger however because you use the trigger to apply the paint in the same movement feel like single action, the nice feature of this airbrush is that this movement can be adjusted. The second complaint is that the fan air cap do not work, well I fix this by drilling the Fan Air Cap Main hole larger from .024" to .032" if I do remember correctly, the side holes of the Fan Air Cap are not drilled correctly inline their are offset so the fan pattern is off a little bit, so you can do this fix or buy a Iwata for over $400.00 with fan Air Cap and pistol trigger. Other Choice is the TALON Airbrush with Fan Air Cap but no Pistol trigger. This was the main reason I got this Airbrush for the Fan Air spray capabilities, I do use this airbrush to paint my model car bodies so I can get a nice finish. I use Createx water base Auto-Air Metallic colors.

Best Regards Tito

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First of all this airbrush is falsely advertised on Amazon, TCP Global website, and the product's own paperwork; because this is a SINGLE-ACTION airbrush not a double action like it is stated. Second thing I noticed that some of the metal parts are already corroding right out of the box. And the third thing I found was the spray pattern for the fan air cap did not even work. Oh yeah, its made in China too.

After I bought this I found a much superior product made here in the U.S.A. by a company called Paasche, the model being the Talon TG-3F. The Talon set has more versatility than this set because you have 3 fluid nozzles and also a fan air cap for only $24 more than this set (currently selling on Amazon for $95 with FREE shipping). Oh yeah, and it also works as advertised too, being made in the U.S.A..

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Bought one of these from TCP Global. Used it twice in a year. The first time I used it it seemed to work quite well however the second time I went to use the airbrush I attached the air hose to the brush and the handle broke off off the body. It broke in two right where the handle is welded to the body.

I contacted TCP asking if anything could be done and they stated that since it was out of warranty I was out of luck. I then wrote back to them and asked if I could purchase the handle so I would not have to throw the rest of it away. That is when I was informed that this part is not available as a replacement part. Keep in mind that when I bought this airbrush, TCP stated on their website that they carried all replacement parts for this airbrush. I would guess that if you don't carry this part as a replacement part than it should not have broken in the first place. They would do nothing to help even though this was obviously a manufacturing defect.

I suggest spending a little more and buying a quality airbrush from a reputable dealer so you don't end up with a useless paperweight like I did.

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Great product fast shipping! I purchased this mainly for the fan pattern cap that it came with allowing me to lay in lots of color at once. Works great, expectations met. For the price it was worth every penny.

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I purchased the G77, when it arrived it did have some corrosion on the body and trigger. On the fan tip the coating was coming off showing the base metal. It almost looked used.

I contacted TCP Global and was told I could get a replacement as it was under warranty. I decided to keep it as long as the internal parts weren't damaged, it would not effect the way it sprayed.

I haven't had any problems with it and it seems to spray well. If you need something durable and a little higher quality do not go with this brush. Its good for what I need, but if I was using it daily I would want something with a little higher quality. For the price it does well.

I really enjoy working with TCP Global. They are a great company and their customer service is outstanding.

By the way, this is a dual action gun. You just need to loosen the needle chuck, pull the trigger back about 2mm and tighten the chuck. That will make this a dual action sprayer.

Hope this helps,

Zach.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Sargent Art 66-5423 6-Jar Metallic Acrylic Set Reviews

Sargent Art 66-5423 6-Jar Metallic Acrylic Set
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I LOVE metallic paints, and use them in my paintings all the time. However it's very hard to find acrylic metallics that are bright and, well, METALLIC. These are VERY bright and gleamy. Even the silver, though not as bright as the others, has a gleam to it. Typically, "silver" metallic paint is pretty much GREY. The thing I DON'T like is that the paint pots are all connected, in one big plastic row, so you have to hold the whole thing while you're painting. I wish they were little glass pots, personally. I HATE plastic, and I don't see the reasoning behind creating this all-encompassing row. No reason that I can think of, to make it like a watercolor paintbox?

I got used to it, but I'll have to get to the bottom of ALL the colors before I can wash the pots out and recycle it. #5 plastic, if you're wondering, folks....

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Some of the colors, green and bronze, came already dried up inside!!!! Honestly, I mainly wanted silver and gold, but still.

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This is a cool idea but the paint is really thin so it needs a few coats to get the correct color but if you have the time its not a bad product

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I loved this item, it was so much less expensive than I had expected and it works better than I had hoped

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I'm incorporating these metallic colors into my mixed media art projects. They are good quality and add just the right touch of metallic shimmer to my work.

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Wednesday, August 6, 2014

900pc Miniature Screw Assortment Eyeglasses Watches Jewelry Cell Reviews

900pc Miniature Screw Assortment Eyeglasses Watches Jewelry Cell Phone Electronic Devices
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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Should be very careful with the box; one spill and you are done!

Most of the screws differ length wise and not by the base diameter.

Tried for my watch but they are too big.

The head of the screw might be appropriate but the base is around 0.5 mm which is too big for watch screw replacements. Might be useful for glasses.

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I bought this set for various items that have micro screws. For me it was a couple vintage key chains that had tiny batteries. My only complaint is that nothing is labeled (sizes), so its all guessing. Also the case it awful and one wrong tap and they all go flying getting mixed up etc...

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Nice for the price and i collect sun glasses so i can always use tiny screws and shipmemt was fast

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I bought this set hoping to find the right screw for the back of my watch. I lost one screw as I was changing my battery and hoping to purchase a good set of screws so that I can replace other screws that I might lose in the future. I was disappointed because I bought this 900c miniature screw and still could not fix my watch. I will leave the set in my garage and hopefully I will use it in the near future.

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They said for glasses and they all were too small.. Maybe my glasses but they did'ent fit 3 pairs I needed to fix.

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Thursday, July 17, 2014

Long 14.75" Rectangular Long Loom Reviews

Long 14.75' Rectangular Long Loom
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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This loom, unlike the round looms, makes a thick double sided panel. While I LOVE the round looms they produce items with a wrong and a right side, this loom produces a thick straight panel with two right sides and its just lovely!

I'm not sure if I would buy this before trying the round looms. I think you need some of the skills from the round looms...but I am as glad I have this loom as the the other ones!

Buy this, you will be just amazed with what you produce!

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I own the purple Knifty Knitter(KK) double rake loom and have made 9 scarves with it using the figure 8, rib, and stockinette patterns. The loom's gauge is .75 inches and works great with bulky yarns. Since using this loom, I've become addicted to making scarves.

I'm rating the purple KK loom four stars for two reasons. The first reason is that the instructs that come with the loom are poor; however, many websites including Provo Craft (the maker of the loom) are loaded with loom knitting patterns and instructions.

Secondly, the purple KK double rake loom cannot be used in a circular pattern as no pegs were placed on the loom's ends. To counter that situation, Provo Craft sells KK Loom clips but no retailer in my area sells them and the purchase of them online costs more than the loom itself.

Outside my complaints, the purple KK double rake loom is great and I've made some very beautiful scarves for my family as gifts.

ETA: Loom clips will not fit this loom.

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This was very handy, i wanted to make a really long scarf and between finals and work i made a 20 foot scarf in just a few days!

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This is very easy to use, I made doublknit the first time I used this loom. You can also use just one side of the loom to make single knit items. Two single knit panels from this loom will make a nice poncho or shawl.

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I recommend this loom to anyone who likes knitting with bulky/Chunky yarn. This loom makes great scarves and they are thick. The pegs are sturdy and strong enough to withhold any tight knitting. I am now taking orders because my scarves short and long are so nice, people at work are asking me to make scarves for them. I was going to order three more but I just found out that Joannes sell this loom for 10.99. So, to Joanne I go to get (3) more. This was a great purchase.

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Monday, July 14, 2014

Review of YourStory Book Binder and Laminator 375000

YourStory Book Binder and Laminator 375000
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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Based on the negative reviews here I was hesitant that this product could be used to make mini books with a custom binding until I found a great tutorial on You Tube. The Irreverent Crafter (Kerri) demos a custom binding technique using paper for the pages and cover of the book. The title of the video is "yourstorycustom" by kerri9494. This is a good solution for me because I don't want to have to purchase a lot of extra items like chipboard, "O" rings, binder rings etc. to make a custom book. I like the simplicity of just paper. Updated: I did go ahead and purchase this product and I've given it a trial run with the binder and pages that came in the box. The binding feature works great using their binder. They give you a set of scrapbook pages that are pre-designed for photos and places for journaling. Not the best paper designs in the world but not bad. The paper had a glossy finish and it was fairly light weight, lighter than card stock but slightly heavier than designer paper. I don't know what the exact weight of the paper is but I think for you to have success with this product the paper weight is key. The weight they provide is sturdy enough to hold your photos and light enough to allow the binder to open up flat when you turn the pages. For this reason, I think this is a super solution especially if you are a digital scrapbook artist. I did another trial run with the binding feature using one of their album covers to bind a stack of pages together using Basic Gray paper that was fairly heavy, more of a card stock weight. I found that I had to go through the binding process twice. Once alone wasn't enough so some of the pages fell out when I tried to flip through the pages one at a time. As a result, when I went through the binding process a second time, not all the pages were layered on top of one another with their edges even. However, after the second binding, all the pages did successfully stay adhered to the spine of the album. When flipping through the pages, they didn't wan't to lay flat as you flip through the pages of the album using this paper weight. The pages sort of just bend back but never lie flat. I suppose you could run the edges of the paper that will lie in the spine through a paper crimper, that might help them lie down flat after binding. Just another suggestion, if you are planning on making pockets for some of your pages, or adding any extra layers of paper for embellishments, make sure you take into account the section of the page that will rest in the spine. In other words, when making your layout design, keep the section of the page that will be covered by the spine blank. Also, if you use their binder, the more pages you want in the album, the thinner the paper needs to be (but not too thin if you plan to add photos otherwise the paper will buckle under the weight of the photos). Also if using their album, the more items you add to your pages to embellish them, the fewer pages will fit into the album, another thing to keep in mind. Rub on style embellishments seems to be your best bet as they lie flat. However you could probably decorate the cover with chipboard type embellishments, ribbon, etc. I wouldn't rely on this machine to make a full scrapbook album using their album covers, its not a substitute for a full size album because it simply cannot hold more than a dozen pages with photos. If you use their album covers, I think it would be a nice product to make albums with 6-12 pages as "gifts" or as keepsakes for a special occasion etc. Its very quick and easy so if you need something that doesn't require a huge investment in time to create, it scores very high on convenience.

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I have used this to gather up photos and paper stuff that I want to keep. I hated the idea of trying to decide what to do with all the nice little paper memories I cherish. This machine helps you make little books out of awards, drawings, vacation pamplets and photos and lovely little cards. I used it at my nursing job to make little guide books for procedures we don't do very often or to help new nurses learn about procedures.

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I was excited at first to have the machine, thinking this is a great having a binder and laminator machine all in one. but got disappointed after, i pretty much agree from those who says you cannot use other binder other than the company's which is expensive. And also when i warm up the machine it emits a burning plastic smell. The overall look of the machine is nice, not heavy. Because the smell is annoying i ended up getting myself a new and decent machine for a cheaper price.

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I thought I would be able to do so much more with this product, turns out, I cannot.

If you buy YourStory's products, binders and laminators, then it works the way it was intended. If you try to make your own covers/binders, then they must be pretty thick (like the ones you have to buy) or it won't bind very well, or poorly. I guess I'm happy I bought this at half price because all its good for is laminating. My kitchen sealer works better at binding.

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As pretty much every review below has noted, the main knock on the YourStory machine is not the machine itself. The main knock is that the product range is very limited. It only works with their brand of covers. However, thermobinding.com has developed an adaptor which allows you to use UniBind products with the YourStory machine. This really opens up a whole new world of soft and hard covers. You can find more info about the adaptor on their website under the "resources" menu on the left hand side.

I think that owners of this machine will find this very helpful.

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Saturday, June 21, 2014

Best Martha Stewart Crafts Satin Paints 18-Pack, Bright Deals

Martha Stewart Crafts Satin Paints 18-Pack, Bright
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I use this to stamp tea towels to sell. They wash perfectly and are nice & soft. I've also used this paint to stamp cards, paint coasters, plant pots, pine cones, air dry porcelain....you name it! I am a loyal customer and the price here is as good as it gets.

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I decided to take up glass painting for a hobby. Most research said you can only use Enamel paints, but this Martha Stewart craft paint is "All Purpose" and works great for glass, as well as for other projects you may be into. To completely cure before using/washing, wait 21 days to air cure OR you can 'bake' it (place glass on cookie sheet in COLD oven; set temp to 350; once oven reaches that temp, set timer for 30 minutes; when timer goes off, LEAVE IT in the oven to cool completely down, about 5 hours; do NOT open door at any time until finished). Please see the pictures I posted of my first two projects (one birthday wine glass and a set of acrylic Margarita glasses, which I did NOT bake the acrylic (I just air cured them for 21 days). Have fun!

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I love the colors in this kit and the paint dries fairly quickly too. The bottles are a bit small, but it's for small crafts.

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great colors and great coverage. there are a lot of different shades. great names for the paint colors, too! nice size bottles, enough for plenty of projects but not so much that it dries out before you can use it all.

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I used the paints to make handpainted hummingbird feeders from wine bottles. The colors are vivid and adhere to the glass bottles quite nicely. Beautiful!

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Monday, June 16, 2014

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Royal and Langnickel Sketching and Drawing Studio Artist Set
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I bought this product to take with me when I travel, I have already used it and was so nice to have everything in one place. I usually have to carry an assortment of art supplies and this was just so much easier.

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This is easy for any age. My 10 year old uses it on his own with little help from us. It is great for starters!

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This is a nice package that is good for a budding amateur like me. I like the variety of a drawing selections but if your going to get serious then the built in easel is not going to be much help. I use a drafting board instead of the easel as I can then put the drawing box next to it for convince. For the price it is a good deal.

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My young grandson is taking an art class and I had this sent to him for his birthday. Heard he loves it along with the rest of the family.

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granddaughter just loved all of the items in this set. She spend hours sketching and coloring. I hardily recommend this product. It brings out the artist within.

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