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Old 08-02-2006, 08:56 AM   #1  
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Okay girls, I'm unmounted and I've been running around with this trying to figure out who makes the best acrylic blocks. I want smooth and comfortable. I've got a couple of sets already that I'm not lovin' and would like to change over to a great set. I've got a few TT and a set from Sunday International. Does anyone have the CTMH set and holder? What do you like/dislike? Any advise would be greatly appreiciated!
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Old 08-02-2006, 09:04 AM   #2  
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I personally think CTMH has the BEST acrylic blocks! They have the rounded edge like stampin up wood blocks to make it easier to hold. PLUS they have a line on each of the blocks to make it easier to align the letters from your alphabet sets to make sure they are even.
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I'm a fan of TAC...then again I'm a demo and partial to them!!! And they're pretty cheap!
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I agree that CTMH blocks are awesome! They have the beveled edges and they are just the right thickness (like a woodblock) and a nice wieght too.
Here's a link if you want a looksie:
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the starter set is great btw
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I only have TAC and CTMH to compare to and I definitely like the CTMH better.
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I am partial to CTMH myself, for the same reasons as some have listed above. My favorite part about CTMH blocks is the line at the bottom which allows you to line up your alphabets. I have tried other blocks but none are as nice
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The CTMH blocks are definitely the Cadillac of acrylic blocks, if you don't mind paying more. I have one and I love it, but also use the TAC blocks and some locally bought that have the curved sides, and I use them all about equally.
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Heather-I pmed you with some questions.
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I have some Provo Craft blocks that I got at a LSS that have grid lines on them and are comfortable to use.
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Heidi- Thanks! I PM'd you back
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I have a couple CTMH blocks and love them… really smooth and comfortable. I also picked some at Hobby Lobby, I think Stampendous makes those… also great! I have the TAC blocks... I don't grab for those as much! :-D

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For the flatter ones, TAC is the best prices. For rounded, try this:
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I have a few of them all it seems? I have to say, when using alpha sets or aligning things, I always go for my Gridline blocks.

The others all seem to work fine for everyday stamping.
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