What is the difference in this apple barrel and the folk art acrylics from a few years back?
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I haven't found anything different. I've used both & have gotten good results each time.
1114908
One I got was terra cotta color ... I like the bigger barrel better because top is detachable.
2014113
It's not acrylic. It's Makrolon. A poly-carbonate. Much stronger than acrylic.
1368056
I would say it is acrylic, no ref. were made in packing. Sorry not much help.
1891574
I've checked mine, as well, and it has the same 2 small circles showing the manufacturing date. Sorry. It's some kind of acrylic, though, not soft plastic -- if that's of any help.
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Without getting into any chemistry, they are from different sources. Acrylic is a synthetic polymer from the petro-chemical industry. Common forms would be Lucite and Plexiglass. Acetate is a natural polymer that was originally processed from trees and cotton. The most recognized forms of Acetate would be rayon, celluloid used in photographic film, and nitro-cellulose lacquer.As we see them in pen blanks, they are two plastics with similar properties. Acrylic is more brittle than Acetate, and that would make the Acetate the easier to turn on a lathe. Both are soluble in Acetone. It would work the same on both.__________________ Without getting into any chemistry, they are from different sources. Acrylic is a synthetic polymer from the petro-chemical industry. Common forms would be Lucite and Plexiglass. Acetate is a natural polymer that was originally processed from trees and cotton. The most recognized forms of Acetate would be rayon, celluloid used in photographic film, and nitro-cellulose lacquer.As we see them in pen blanks, they are two plastics with similar properties. Acrylic is more brittle than Acetate, and that would make the Acetate the easier to turn on a lathe. Both are soluble in Acetone.... » Read More Without getting into any chemistry, they are from different sources. Acrylic is a synthetic polymer from the petro-chemical industry. Common forms would be Lucite and Plexiglass. Acetate is a natural polymer that was originally processed from trees and cotton. The most recognized forms of Acetate would be rayon, celluloid used in photographic film, and nitro-cellulose lacquer.As we see them in pen blanks, they are two plastics with similar properties. Acrylic is more brittle than Acetate, and that would make the Acetate the easier to turn on a lathe. Both are soluble in Acetone. It would work the same on both.__________________ « Show Less
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It's clear acrylic. You can fin exampless of lucite in picture frames for example. Sturdy and stronger than plastic. The handle on this cane is extremely comfortable.
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The ones I just received from 88 Market Street are "full length barrel" and are painted on the outside to match pencil color. Disappointed, as I thought they were short and natural wood. I will have to pay more and buy what I want in a Giant Furby natural wood set.
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I like them both. I got the Tombow around the end of the year because they were on sale for around $100 for the whole set, a lot of different colors. I really liked them. They are a lot of good colors and have a smaller diameter barrel--just almost like holding a bit thicker pencil. I like experimenting to see what I can do with the different markers as sometimes it is a lot of work to set up to paint when I just want to do a picture now. Prismacolor is a bit thicker barrel but appears to work well too but I only have the smaller sets and am still experimenting. Copic markers are refillable and so are the Spectrum Noir. Copic has good brush makers and you have to purchase brush tips to put into the Spectrum Noir. Out of the four, I still think Tombow is my favorite but unfortunately not refillable. I don't believe Prismacolor is refillable either. I am still experimenting with all of them but at this point this is what I can offer. I hope this helps.
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Yes, Kayla, I did. They are acrylic which is less costly than glass ones. Although I prefer the glass ones, these are plenty cute on a piece of furniture and have held up well.
404314
It's acrylic, while it does give a nice reflection, it's quite different from the crystal pieces I own. It worked for me because I was not looking for a match. Hope this helps.
369043
Acrylic, curved. You will need to purchase a mini-heater and keep it in the back compartment with the pump.
1977574
Acrylic I think I have not opened the pack to use them yet. But judging from the look and weight certainly not glass and you do not get 800 you get probably around 200.
2256407
Acrylic, I think. Would not recommend them. They break easily. I have 0 left.
1974507
My friend got their table from Crate and Barrel and it seems identical to this one. We had the opportunity last month to use both of them and I could not see a difference.
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It's acrylic. Obviously of good quality since it hasn't etched or marked since we got ours a long while ago.
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Cherrywood. I got two within the last month and both were wood. I believe the picture is of an older model. The grip profile is also different and there is no medallion in the grip like the picture shows.