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Laminators have a wide range of uses. One application that is becoming increasingly popular is sticker making. Production companies have jumped on board with the creation of many smaller devices solely designed for this purpose. Xyron's Create-A-Sticker line offers the same quality results in a compact design. Here is a look at the details of the 500, the largest of that line.

• The 500 creates stickers as wide as five inches and comes with a roll of permanent adhesive as well as an idea book. The cartridges are five inches wide and provide 20 feet of sticker fun. Though you may not need a refill for a while, they easily snap in and out and are available with both permanent and repositionable adhesive. The adhesives are acid free and non-toxic so your items won't be damaged by the glue or yellow with age.

• This device is extremely easy to use. Simply feed your materials in, turn the crank to apply the glue, and trim off the finished product. It doesn't require heat, batteries, or electricity. As a result, young children can Powder Coating Machine

•  use it safely for their crafts. And since it won't need to heat up, it's ready to go when you are.

• Though this machine is the largest in this line, it still boasts of compactness. Weighing around eight pounds, it's both lightweight and portable. This makes it the perfect tool to toss into your scrapbook tote or desk drawer for convenient storage. And the lack of a cord allows you to use it anywhere. Crafts are so much more fun with done outside.

• Uses with this machine are endless. Small letters and numbers used in scrapbooking are much easier to adhere after running through this device. Almost any object five inches wide or smaller can go through this machine before sticking to a scrapbooking page. Design fun cards and stick them together without ever using glue. Run materials through upside down to create a sticky front, then sprinkle them with glue or whatever you like for added flair. A second run face up will then ready them for attaching. This device will handle ribbons, felt, cardstock, thin chipboard, and even thin buttons! And no matter how many items you run through, clean up will be a cinch since you're not dealing with messy glue.

• There are a few things you'll want to be aware of. First of all, you'll want to use a rub-on tool to ensure the adhesive is firmly attached to the item before peeling off the backing. And second, glue may build up on the edges. An adhesive eraser can be used to gently wipe away the excess adhesive without damaging anything.

Overall, this is a great machine to have on hand for craft and scrapbook applications. Xyron has a reputation for delivering quality products and this model comes with a one year warranty. And since you can get this device for under $30, the convenience is well worth the price tag. We highly recommend the Create-A-Sticker 500 as a fun addition to any home.