Can these be filed? Or do they crack? I'd really like to file them to square tips to practice my designs!
235474
I'm pretty sure that you could file them...especially if he is electric file I have never found any othertips as strong as these
235475
Hi Margaret! I just squared one off with a heavy grit file, and it was fine. They're pretty thick, so I doubt there would be any cracking issues. The only thing is the nails are very close together, so I'd do an entire wheel before swatching so you don't inadvertently ruin a previous design. Hope that helps :D
235476
I haven't tried to file them but they are pretty thick so I'm sure they won't crack if you do. Hope that helps :)
235477
I wasn't sure about this, so I whipped out a file and started going to town and there was no problem. Just filed down like a regular tip. I wasn't using a super coarse file, but I don't think it really matters. My nails tend to be more square then the practice wheel, but I am not using them to make a perfect representation of a design, just get the feel of how colors might work together or do a tester for free-handing so the shape doesn't bother me. Hope this was helpful! :)
1749649
Don't bother buying them. There hollow and I have one that is cracked. Look for solid ones.
874134
Well, most likely. They are hard. I would just avoid concrete with them. Although I have dropped them down a flight of stairs a few times and only minimal scratches. Of course, though, I didn't get them to become a Ninja Turtle. There for practice for my fire chucks. :)
1415960
They are very narrow. You could probably write on them but I think it would be difficult. They are also a bit flimsy. Quite a few are broken out of the box.
1625892
absolutely. the tips come to a very fine point and are very precise. I've ripped seams with them. (-:
1334926
Not a dumb question..... the sticks are hardened already...picture a coffee "stirring" straw. I sliced them with a razor blade then used nail glue to apply. They are really fun and you may need a magnifying glass to see the designs. Enjoy!!!
606953
I also got cracks in corners. What to do? Enjoy your life- this is just a case. And leave a bad bad review))
1183251
A little file work it r it mine.Do your filing a bit at a time they must fit snug you do not want them to shift after you fire it a few times.
1137112
We bought these to use at my daughter's wedding. We used stickers on them. I think with the right ink you could stamp on them but it will be difficult as they are curved.
1652603
so far I have not been able to stamp anything! I am not sure if I need more strength or different stamps. I bought them to stamp old silverware & then use them as plant stakes.
546086
Thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately, the only thing I can think of is to use less putty especially on the smaller stars. They should stay on with even a small amount the size of a ball point pen tip. You may try an arts and crafts store. They may have something similar if all else fails.
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I bought two files. Both were double-sided. Both did their job very well. I dropped both on our laminate floor. Both snapped at about the middle. So now I use the business end of one. Recommend wrapping the file from the beginning of the business end to the end of the handle with electrical tape, or other cushioning tape. I like these things better than diamond files, and they ought to last a long time, if you can keep them from snapping.
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You might as well just buy more. Re-using these isn't really worth the effort. And then you'll always have those old designs saved for layer anyway. Also, since they're just cheaper plastic, I would imagine that they would start breaking down after a while if you did use them that way.
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It would matter to me if they got smashed in shipping. They need to fit in the pod maker properly and since they are kind of delicate, it would be hard to make them work properly. I just made 14 pods today and if they were smashed, it would have taken me a lot longer to try and get them to fit. Maybe this person wants to have a claim against Amazon for smashed items, or she wants to start manufacturing pods herself and just want some to use as a tool to design her own.
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They will probably crack. Mine cracked with just a narrow base. I went to Home Depot and got the small plant potter bases that are round. I put them in the center to distribute the weight and that seems to work. Might work with rollers too. Another reviewer said to tape wood or a book under the climb up to support it. Other alternatives are glue traps or glass jaws but neither work as well.
1665209
you can try. ive tried tons of glue, but nothing worked:/ they aren't flexible at all. they're way too stiff. better off using super glue for them! lol.
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I think yes...because they have paper backing that has to be removed before you stick them up. You should be able to just use them like a piece of scratch paper (but they can be wiped clean like a white-board). Good luck on the exam...