Watch out for sharp edges!!

There's no denying you get a lot for your money with this set. The plates include a wide variety of designs, most of which I can see myself using. I also like the carrying case, it's much nicer than having them loose or rubber banded together. However, the plates themselves are not etched very deeply, so some designs don't pick up well or end up being somewhat sheer due to the very thin layer of polish. Some of the designs are oddly warped or stretched, and I suspect several are knock-offs of other brands. The edges of the plates and etching are also pretty sharp, I cut myself once removing the blue film and again trying to get a plate out of the carrying case sleeve, and the etching tears at cotton pads when I clean them. I have plates from another brand, Ejiubas, and the difference is very obvious, they are etched deeper and the edges are smooth and safe. The stamper in this kit is also not very good, I can't get it to pick up designs (not a problem with my other clear jelly stampers). Also, the whole point of a clear stamper is that you can look down through it and see where you are placing your design, but this stamper is two-sided so the end you aren't using obscures the view of the working end. All in all, I have and will continue to use this set (albeit very carefully to avoid further injury), but I'll be opting to spend more on higher-quality plates and stampers in the future.

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