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pay extra for the NAME or go for cheap-o

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Jun '05 Danni483

just bein nosey

is there any pros and cons to useing either
why do you like your chose so?
Jun '05 Nrthwdscrapper

RE: Danni483: just bein noseyis there any pros and cons to useing eitherwhy do you like your chose so?

I opt for the cheaper route. I bought one magic mesh and was disappointed in how little was in the package.
Jun '05 Didishavemylegs4this

RE: Nrthwdscrapper: I opt for the cheaper route. I bought one magic mesh and was disappointed in how little was in the package.

cheap-O here!
Jun '05 Kathyy

RE: Didishavemylegs4this: cheap-O here!

I got a bunch on auction so I got the brand name for cheapo prices.
Jun '05 Kathyy

RE: Didishavemylegs4this: cheap-O here!

I got a bunch on auction so I got the brand name for cheapo prices.
Jun '05 Chersascrap

RE: Kathyy: I got a bunch on auction so I got the brand name for cheapo prices.

So I take it from this thread that one can use the same dry wall mesh that we see them use to tape up stuff in houses??? If so, then I say CHEAP! Yeah
Jun '05 Ibscrappin

RE: Chersascrap: So I take it from this thread that one can use the same dry wall mesh that we see them use to tape up stuff in houses??? If so, then I say CHEAP! Yeah

I'm all about saving money to buy more....
Jun '05 Shana_Banana

RE: Ibscrappin: I'm all about saving money to buy more....

For me it is all about the quality! I have no problem buying more expensive if it is the better of the two!
Jun '05 Scraprabbit

RE: Shana_Banana: For me it is all about the quality! I have no problem buying more expensive if it is the better of the two!

I haven't seen any difference in quality so far. Also, if you have ink and a brayer you can easily ink the drywall tape to whatever color you like!
Jun '05 Sassynai

RE: Scraprabbit: I haven't seen any difference in quality so far. Also, if you have ink and a brayer you can easily ink the drywall tape to whatever color you like!

Go for the cheap... and just like Scraprabbit (Sarah) suggested use ink or paint and make it any color that you want...
Jun '05 Scrapaustria

RE: Sassynai: Go for the cheap... and just like Scraprabbit (Sarah) suggested use ink or paint and make it any color that you want...

i'd say it depends on the quality... sometimes quality is great on cheap products also...
Jun '05 Nadia

RE: Scrapaustria: i'd say it depends on the quality... sometimes quality is great on cheap products also...

I usually go the cheaper route. Most of the time you can't even see a difference in quality.
Jun '05 Cyd0504

RE: Scrapaustria: i'd say it depends on the quality... sometimes quality is great on cheap products also...

Do they use an acid free adhesive on the magic mesh? If so, I would go with that, as I'm sure drywall tape is not acid free.
Jun '05 Luv2scrapTN

RE: Kathyy: I got a bunch on auction so I got the brand name for cheapo prices.

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Kathyy said:
I got a bunch on auction so I got the brand name for cheapo prices.

ME TOO!!!

Jun '05

I have both, but use the brand name most often.

Jun '05

I would only consider using the drywall stuff if I knew it was acid free, I havn't actually used mesh yet though...

Jun '05

I don't know the drywall stuff, so I guess I would use the regular magic mesh. I've only used it once or twice, but only because it was in a kit that was sent to me. It's pretty cool stuff.

Jun '05

DRYWALL!!! WHY??? 1- you get TONZ on one roll 2- You can make it ANY color 3- It's a FRACTION of the cost.

Jun '05

I have both.....some Magic Mesh that I won on Ebay for pretty cheap and also a big roll of the drywall tape......I think that I prefer the drywall tape becuase I can make it any color I want.....I even ambossed some pieces and it was awesome....I think that the Magic Mesh is way to expensive for the small amount that you get.....unless you can find a real bargain!

Jun '05

Drywall tape all the way!

Jun '05

I read somewhere that if you paint drywall tape, it tends to chip/rub off in spots...Does anyone know, is that true? What kind of paint do you use...acrylic or spray paint?

Jun '05

i use acrylic and it is the last thing i put on my lo before my pics...i keep my lo in page protectors and it hasnt chiped....i also do one light coat and then let it dry really well then put another light coat on it...sometimes when painting anything if you put a very heavy coat on and then another coat over it expecially if you do it before your first coat is dry it will peel and chip..but i havent had this problem