Wed Sep 05, 2018 9:08 am
#99507
It looks like Pumpkin Masters now has their own version of Stick 'n Carves. I found these at my local grocery store. They basically work just like Stick 'n Carves with a few differences:
Overall, I think this is a good thing. People that purchase these will have a better experience than other methods of pattern transfer. Making pumpkin carving easier for people can only be a good thing and I think once they graduate from PM patterns to ZP patterns, they will already be comfortable with stick on patterns and be more likely to purchase Stick 'n Carve. It's just a shame that they seem to be the only patterns available to people at grocery stores...where they actually sell the pumpkins.
- They are pre-printed, so you can't download and choose your own pattern. You are stuck with the designs they offer
- They are much smaller. They aren't a full 8.5 x 11. The pattern area is only 7 x 8.5, so they are much smaller
- They don't dissolve in water as easily, which may be a good thing. My only gripe with Stick 'n Carve is that it sometimes dissolves while I'm still carving.
Overall, I think this is a good thing. People that purchase these will have a better experience than other methods of pattern transfer. Making pumpkin carving easier for people can only be a good thing and I think once they graduate from PM patterns to ZP patterns, they will already be comfortable with stick on patterns and be more likely to purchase Stick 'n Carve. It's just a shame that they seem to be the only patterns available to people at grocery stores...where they actually sell the pumpkins.
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