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Post by pas2 on Jun 23, 2016 10:20:01 GMT
I was looking at the different enamel dots for sale online and found it hard to tell just how raised they are from the photos. I am not a bulky scrapper so I am looking for the flatest dots, does anyone know if someone makes this type of dot?
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Post by kitbop on Jun 23, 2016 11:14:32 GMT
I totally understand! The Simple Stories ones are flatter than MME... And if you can find any YNS gumdrops ("your next stamp" brand) I find them even flatter. and cheaper  Have you considered buying the new NUVO glossy drops that everyone is raving about? Then you could control your thickness. I don't have any, but sure have been tempted! |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jun 23, 2016 12:15:53 GMT
I totally understand. I'm a pretty flat scrapper as well.
I have actually found flat enamel dots at the Dollar Tree. Not to be confused with their version of half pearl dots, which are not flat at all.
Michael's store brand of enamel dots is pretty flat.
ACM's Nicole Bling It brand is more raised than I like.
And then there is always the Nuvo dots, where you can control how raised your dots are.
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Post by disneyer on Jun 23, 2016 13:09:58 GMT
If you are worried about bulk, why not use brads. You can color brads by embossing or using alcohol markers like bic mark-it or copic brands. I have so many brads, I'd rather use them up before buying packs of enamel dots. (I do love enamels though)
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Post by anniefb on Jun 23, 2016 19:53:15 GMT
If you are worried about bulk, why not use brads. You can color brads by embossing or using alcohol markers like bic mark-it or copic brands. I have so many brads, I'd rather use them up before buying packs of enamel dots. (I do love enamels though) Great tip! I have a lot of d brads I should do something with. |
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Post by FurryP on Jun 23, 2016 23:09:26 GMT
I totally understand! The Simple Stories ones are flatter than MME... And if you can find any YNS gumdrops ("your next stamp" brand) I find them even flatter. and cheaper Have you considered buying the new NUVO glossy drops that everyone is raving about? Then you could control your thickness. I don't have any, but sure have been tempted! If you like enamel dots, you MUST try the drops. You will love them! They need to make more bright glossy colors, PRONTO!!! |
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Post by wonderwoman on Jun 24, 2016 5:43:51 GMT
Basic Gray Dots are very flat...
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Post by pas2 on Jun 24, 2016 9:57:25 GMT
I just tried Nuvo drops and they came out way too high for me and I couldn't seem to get the thin results I wanted. Guess I'm looking for discs rather than dots. I found some by AC at TM but they only had one package left. These have the flatness I desire but I can't seem to find anyone selling them for a decent price. I would prefer buying already made dots since I won't use them often enough to invest in bottles of Nuvo. I have a huge supply of all color brads but I just wanted a change. I was hoping someone put together a side by side comparison of the different brands of dots to be able to tell just how raised each is, or better yet include a pic of the dots on a fingertip on the packaging. When I have to rely on photos to shop online this information would be helpful.
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Post by aggiebonfire00 on Jun 24, 2016 22:44:32 GMT
I got some at Hobby Lobby that are pretty flat. I also have melted my kid's perler beads.
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Post by refugeepea on Jun 24, 2016 23:02:00 GMT
Melted perler beads are quite flat. I had to melt mine almost twice as long as the directions I found. Maybe it's because I'm at a higher altitude?
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Post by camcas on Jun 27, 2016 12:01:39 GMT
Kaisercraft are very flat
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