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Fiskars Clear
What are these things and what are they for? nd why would these stickers cause cancer????!?
I just bought a new ruler for drafting projects and dealing with patterns (I’m a fashion design student). I got it at JoAnns store and it’s a 3.5″ x 18.5″ Easy-to-read ruler by Fiskars. (this is it http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_35-x-185-easy-to-read-ruler.aspx)
It came with this this small 8-pack of clear sticky circles and I’m just wondering what this is for? also on the plastic bag the ruler came in it says “Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and/or reproductive harm.” I dunno if this is refering to the ruler itself or the circle stickers it came with. this really scares me because it’s weird that this would be printed on a package for a clear ruler lol,it’s sort of rediculous.
Can anyone help me? 
The clear circles are supposed go on the back of the ruler to help make it stay in place better and slip less when you’re using it – they’re slightly sticky when placed on fabric or paper. Fiskars describes them as ‘no-skid rubber feet’.
I’d never seen that warning on just a Fiskars ruler before, so I assumed it must apply to the dots, that the chemical is in either the adhesive on the dots or in the plastic they’re made from. However, I also did some checking on the Fiskars website (link below), which indicates that when California’s Proposition 65 passed, they put precautionary labels on all their products to comply with the new law, and that they’re removing the labeling as they have a chance to review product formulas and prove they’re safe. There likely has never actually been a problem with either the ruler or the dots.
Incidentally, I tried dots like that on one of my rulers when I first started quilting and I found that while they DID reduce slipping a little, they created other problems, and I ended up getting rid of them. I think if you don’t use the dots, you’ll be safe, and you won’t be missing anything good if you don’t use them.
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/aboutus/prop65.aspx
Fiskars Clear
Beading And Jewellery Making With Dorothy Wood
This week I caught up with Dorothy Wood, who is a popular crafter and author of many beading books. She has many craft talents and is well-known for her beading and jewellery making as well as for her handmade card designs. You can often see Dorothy’s designs in magazines such as Make Jewellery (see details at the end of this blog about how to win a subsciption to this magazine).
Here is what Dorothy had to say……
When did you first become interested in Beading? Do you have any memories of the first ever project you completed?
“I specialised in dress and design at college in the 70s and was particularly interested in embellishing fabrics so I did begin to use beads then, to add texture to my embroidery. My mother still has one of my pictures in her bedroom, inspired by Alexandre Dumas’s ‘The Black Tulip’ – it has 3D fabric and wire tulips embellished with beads and embroidery on a quilted background.“
Tell us a bit about your latest book – Beaded Treasures?
“Beaded Treasures is a book full of different small bead designs. It is available this month to buy!”
How many books have you had published? Do you have a favourite?
“I’ve written about 25 books now (beginning to lose count!) but have had over 50 books published because some have been reissued, or larger books have been split into three or four smaller books. My favourite book is always the one I’ve just done because I get so enthusiastic, but even so I do think my next book, Crystal Jewellery Creations (available from October 2010), also published by David and Charles, is one of the best books I have produced. The Swarovski crystals were just so gorgeous and I found it so easy to create designs that I think it will be hard to beat for a considerable time.”
What was the last beading project you worked on?
“It was a lovely set of jewellery, inspired by Summer Festivals, for Make Jewellery magazine. I’m a regular contributor so need to come up with new ideas every month. Luckily there is always a theme so I go to my local bead shop and see what inspires me.”
What is the one craft item you would not be without and why?
“For papercraft I always say my Fiskars paper trimmer – I contribute to cardmaking magazines and find it indispensable for cutting and scoring cards. For beading I couldn’t be without my magnifying lamp. It’s a professional daylight lamp, probably more suited to a forensic lab but I have it attached to a corner of my workspace and can just pull it across if I need to see more clearly when bead stitching or threading a beading needle.”
Apart from crafting what else do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
“I moved into a house that needed a major overhall a couple of years ago and so that takes up a lot of my spare time but it is slow going since I prefer to be out doing the garden if the weather is fine or taking the dog for a walk along the beach.”
Do you hold regular workshops for budding beaders? If so where do you hold these and where can people get more information?
“I have just started doing workshops in The Bothy at Largoward in Fife, and will also be doing some at Precious Sparkle Beads in Perth. I have a tab on my website now which has information about the workshops. I’m keen for people to get in touch and let me know when and what they’d like workshops in as I am about to organise the Autumn schedule.”
If you could pass on just one beading top tip or trick what would it be?
“I’d say if you are having problems, do go to a workshop – it’s always easier when you learn the proper techniques and get a chance to practice under the watchful eye of an expert.”
And finally just for fun…..
Favourite colour - turquoise
Favourite food – anything my husband cooks!
Favourite day of the week – Friday
Favourite word or phrase – not sure but my least favourite is ‘lovely jubbly’ aargh!
Favourite book – no particular book, but I do get hooked on authors. My current favourite is Robert Goddard.
Favourite place – Upper Largo, where I live; I’ve fantastic neighbours and the views over the Firth of Forth are stunning.
Dorothy’s new book Crystal Jewellery Creations will be available on RUCraft from October and her lastest book Beaded Treasures is available to buy now.
About the Author
Written by: Marie from RUCraft Craft Supplies
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Originally established in 1937, Readers Union has built a strong reputation providing excellent quality and choice of books and products to book club customers across a range of crafts. While we continue to run our book clubs we wanted to respond to many of our customers who have told us they want to buy from us in a different way.
Fiskars Threading Water corner tutorial
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