I am beginning to think I’ll never get my album done.  I thought Mod Podge would not take so long to dry or cause me to delay the video by another day or two.  It’s frustrating when you think you are on one time line, but your project is on it’s own deadline.

So while the Mod Podge was drying, I decided to do another “Let’s Talk About” video.  This time I thought it was time I tackled acrylic blocks.  All acrylic blocks are not created equally, especially when weight and handles, or lack of handles are a consideration.  I pulled out my stuff, and naturally, I have too many.  The problem was in timing.  The first set I bought, I had no idea what I was doing and bought a really heavy block with no handle.  Then came the inexpensive one that I love, but had some issues.  Then there was the set I bought for a very long, very thin block, only to see a video where they used a clear ruler instead.  Genius!  Wish I’d seen the video before I bought the acrylic block.  Then there are the more expensive varieties including the mega-mount, the rock-a-block and of course, the MISTI.  I do really like the MISTI, but it doesn’t mean it’s the only acrylic block I want to use.  It’s not as convenient and sometimes, frankly, I have to use my foot on it for it to be effective.  I like the Rock-a-Block and the Mega Mount for larger stamps that require the curved surface both of these blocks provide.

It probably is only a matter of personal preference, but I narrowed my large field down to four and I felt confident that together, they can tackle any clear acrylic stamping job.

 

 

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