Lose the popsicle stick. Basic Greys Rub-On Roller ensures perfect, even coverage every time. The rolling ball tip glides smoothly, reducing friction and resulting in a clean, controlled application. The opposite end of the tool features a flat, nylon paddle for setting your rub-on. Simply lay the rub-on backing over the design and burnish it with the paddle for a smooth, flawless finish.
I love, *LOVE* this rub-on tool! It has a large, smooth rolling ball point similiar to a ball point pen that makes intricate, small, or crunched together rub-ons easy to apply. It has a nice solid feel about it too, and a comfort grip. The paddle end is also awesome. Not only is it a great way to go over your rub-on again to make sure it adheres well, but I've also used it as a "spatual" to lift up cardstock, paper, and other embellishments when I didn't like the initial placement. This helps keep those items from crinkling when doing that. All in all, a great tool.
Used in this project: Hangin' out with you is my FAVORITE thing to do
If you like cracked rub ons and missing pieces, don't get this tool!
If you like taking forever to apply large rub ons, don't get this tool!
If you like working for hours on a LO only to have it look less than stellar because the rub on didn't lay down smoothly, don't get this tool!
If working with popsicle sticks instead of a quality tool is your idea of the way things should be, don't get this tool!
Me . . . I LOVE this tool! And have given it as gifts to all of my rub-on lovin' friends! So worth it!
I might be a little biased ;), but I'm writing this review because I know alot of people think they dont need a specific tool for rub-ons. Really you do! What's different about this tool as compared to a stylus or popsicle stick is the NON-friction application. The rub-on roller's ball bearing is hanging from a suspension spring so that the ball moves over the paper easily and effortlessly (alot like a ball point pen), without dragging or getting caught on the paper backing. What this means especially, is that the paper doesn't skip or move on you causing those rub-ons to break or crack. It doesn't take alot of pressure and it's tip is narrow enough to allow for precision application of those tightly packed and delicate/fine rub-ons.
Used in this project: *Valentine's Cards*
I must say that I was a little skeptical when I saw this. But I used it for the first time this past weekend, and I was delighted!! I purposely tried it for the first time on some of my rub-on alphas that I knew were pretty difficult. But with the Basic Grey Rub-on tool, it was smooth and easy!! I was like a little kid playing with their favorite toy - giddy and excited!
If you use alot of rub-ons on your projects...run, run right now to the sb.com superstore and put this tool in your cart immediately!! I'm here to tell you, that you will not regret it!!
Used in this project: Marina Fiesta
I bought this not just for rub-ons but for making pencil drawing transfers to other materials. This works better than a bone folder or other burnisher because it is more ergonomic and actually covers more of the area better and more smoothly. I haven't used the roller-ball end yet, but I can see that it will also work for smaller spots.
Forget using wooden or plastic sticks for your Rub-Ons. Basic Grey's Rub-On Roller Tool is all you need. The "roller" tip works every time for me! "ALL" the rub-on goes on your page. It is definitely one of my FAVOURITE tools, and I have converted all my scrapping girl friends too. Add it to your "MUST HAVE" scrapping tools. You will not regret it!
I didn't think I'd need something like this but based on others' reviews, I went ahead and purchased and could not be happier with my purchase. It works as advertised and way better than popsicle sticks or even a bone folder. Great price for a quality BasicGrey product that will be used for years to come.
Okay, I'm not one to write a lot of these reviews...but this is so easy and helps with getting the rub-ons on! The roller glibes nicely over and helps with getting all of the rub-on to adhere nicely! It's so nice not to have to rub with the stick over and over again. If you don't have it in your tool box, you should get one! Or two and share with a friend!
Like other reviewers, I ordered this thinking it was a frivolous tool--but it's actually worth ordering! It's easy to rub-on exactly what you want and leave the rest behind. This is great when you run out of certain letters in alpha books and have to "fashion" them out of other letters (say, making an 'e' out of a 'c'). Definitely love this product!
Ok, I have used that silly little popsicle stick for a long time. rubbing away hopping to not mess us my masterpiece I am trying to create. But I am now set free from the stick. When I use my BasicGrey tool I know I am going to be able to put down my rub-on without any error. I mean no more cracking or missing part of a letter because I didn't press down hard enough. This tool is the key to great rub ons. If you are waiting to get yours, don't. Don't wait get yours TODAY!!!! Its Awsome.
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