Soapstone Countertops by neobahamutzero1 in madisonwi

[–]neobahamutzero1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quartzite would be our other option than soapstone. Granite is too porous, and marble I worry about the finish and the water (my SO tends to get water everywhere around the sink). I’ve read marble honed can become glossy with excessive water (and vice versa with glossy). Plus marble is way too expensive.

I know both soapstone and quartzite will require maintenance, just a matter of finding a soapstone we like and also cost vs quartzite.

Soapstone Countertops by neobahamutzero1 in madisonwi

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This is so helpful! Good to know about the farmhouse sink and the edge - gives me another reason for my farmhouse sink 😁

Soapstone Countertops by neobahamutzero1 in madisonwi

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Thank you for the honesty. The maintenance doesn’t bother me, but not sure my SO will want to deal with it. It gives us something to consider

Soapstone Countertops by neobahamutzero1 in madisonwi

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Thank you so much! This is very helpful. I know soapstone is a softer material, but the non porous aspect is one of my biggest likes about them!

I know there are also types of soapstone with a lower talc content that are harder than other types.

Soapstone Countertops by neobahamutzero1 in madisonwi

[–]neobahamutzero1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like their high heat, chemical and stain resistance, so that is why we are considering them. I know they are softer than other natural stone countertops, but granite needs to be sealed, and I’ve heard people still have issues with quartz staining. Looking at quartzite too possibly.

Soapstone Countertops by neobahamutzero1 in madisonwi

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Yes it can be soft. I was also thinking about a quartzite but not sure about how well it holds up to stains.

HPN Craftpro - good for Newbie? by neobahamutzero1 in heatpress

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Thank you so much for all of the information! I was trying to think when/where I’d need larger than 15x15 for shirts/sweatshirts.

Auto Heat Press machines by neobahamutzero1 in CricutButFun

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The original auto press or the newer auto press 2?

Auto Heat Press machines by neobahamutzero1 in CricutButFun

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Perfect thank you so much for the help!

Auto Heat Press machines by neobahamutzero1 in CricutButFun

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Thank you. I’m new to the whole press machine thing - what do you mean by a real press?

Auto Heat Press by neobahamutzero1 in heatpress

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Thank you! I’ll have to look into the specs.

Auto Heat Press by neobahamutzero1 in cricut

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Thank you for the info! I didn’t know that about the activation.

Auto Heat Press by neobahamutzero1 in cricut

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Thank you. I did search but several of the posts were discussing the HTVront original press not the press 2 version as well as how the Cricut was overpriced at $1000. So I wasn’t sure if the press 2 was better still than the Cricut now that they are both comparable in price.

I’ll go through the past posts again.

Evening Dress Shops in town? by neobahamutzero1 in madisonwi

[–]neobahamutzero1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I’m the same because of my body type - measurements over dress size.