I was just using my HWF tools yesterday to carve some steps and engrave bricks and I would really love the power supply box as you mentioned it will allow me more control. Thank you Miriam 😊
Thank you for this video Miriam. I can't believe how fast that hot knife cut through!!! I will definitely be investing in one of those! my cheap hot knife I purchased from Ebay was soooooo frustratingly slow and being my first hot knife I thought that was just how they were supposed to be. Now I know different, thank you😊
Thank you for all your tips and creative ideas. Last year I went out of my way to use a corner of my living room for a Dickens Village display. My friends were mesmerized. It took a whole month to complete. This year I'm going to utilize my whole family room. I've watched over and over and no matter how hard I tried I fell short on the waterfall. That's really difficult. This year, with more space, I'm going to be even more creative with mirrors to create a skating pond. Anyhow, thank you for all your videos. They are great!
Hello Lazaro, I’m so happy to hear you and your friends enjoyed your village last year. You must be putting a huge village together to take up your whole family room! That’s awesome! 😃 Did you buy the “water effects” from woodland scenics for your waterfall? All you have to do is lay it out in lines and run toothpicks through it to add smaller lines. If it doesn’t dry in 24 hours, then wait 48 hours before pulling it up. It is so simple, I hope you can give it another try. By the way, make sure to put the realistic water on glass so it peels away easy.
Hi Miriam. I think that it was very important for you to do this video. I too am going to invest into a set of hot tools from this company. I actually went through two Amazon orders of hot knives for my village. I know now that I may as well spend the money on Foam Factory tools than to keep wasting money on cheap Amazon dupes. By the time you keep ordering them you will have paid Foam Factory's prices anyway, and maybe more. I also did not like the fact that I had to stop working on my village until a new knife came from Amazon. Also, thanks for the demonstration. I totally trust your judgment on this product. I will be ordering from them very soon. That's nice of you to promote their products all on your own. I think they would really appreciate that Miriam. Thanks so much for sharing again sis 😘👍💕💕
You are so very welcome! I knew I wasn't the only one going through hot knives like crazy. lol. And you are right, all of the money I spent on the 5 different hot knives over the years, I could have paid for 2 1/2 hot knives with Hot Wire Foam Factory. That happened to me too. One of my hot knives completely stopped working in the middle of a project. I had to wait 3 days before I could resume work once the new one arrived. We live and we learn, I just hope I am able to catch some people early who haven't purchased any tools yet and save them the money and headache.
Love the video Miriam! I am definitely going to invest. I ordered from amazon as well. Only one tool worked. Amazon sent another box before I returned the one I had. In that box one tool worked. So I switched them out and sent the duds back lol. My only issue is that I wanted to carve a pathway but the lines were to wide with the engraver, unless I'm just not using it right. So you're tutorials is much needed. 🙏 I noticed that pretty and very shiny trophy to the side there, whoot! Whoot! Congrats!!
That stinks, so many of us are having the same issue with defective hot knives on Amazon. That is why I couldn’t wait to do this video on the tools. It such an important part of our process for building. Yes, Robin (a subscriber) sent me that trophy. It says “Queen of Christmas Villages”. A few other people noticed it too. You guys are good to notice that detail. 🤣 I hadn’t planned on selling the branded shirts but I actually have had a few requests for them so maybe I should think about it. I just had them made so I would have standard gear to wear for my videos. I only have 3 of the same shirt so I do need to have more made.
You are indeed the Queen of Christmas. Just don't mention that to my daughter because she says she's the Queen lol. Well if or when you start selling tshirts put me on first order... And I need a 3x to cover my girls 🤫🤭😉
That’s so cute! Tell her I said I think she is the queen of Christmas villages too. But he way, I am dropping off your package tomorrow at UPS. I will email you the tracking number.
Thanks so much, glad you liked the video. Thanks about my hair. I rarely get my hair done but I have really wanted to braid is lately. It’s been years since I have done anything and I’m a little burned out. I need a hair break. 😂🤣😂
@@MiriamsManner I was chatting online with Robin one day telling him I recognize his layout style from another villager I watch online. His admitted he watched him too. Funny, small circle. Have a blessed weekend. 🙏
Are you referring to Silvio Alena? I know he enjoys silvios channel. He actually told me about his channel sometime in November and I was impressed with his work. Have a wonderful weekend. God bless you.
@@MiriamsManner yes🤭🤭 His railing was one give away. I was making the same ones. I also enjoy his channel. Began watching with his 2020 build. Have a good weekend too.
Great video Miriam for those on the fence regarding using a Hot Knife and how to control it. Love where you put your Trophy in the Blue room next to your Village! I also have a Hot Wire Foam Factory Knife kit from your recommendation in 2020 and have had no problems for 2 years now! Thank you very much to the "2021 Queen of Christmas Villages"! Question: do you have a method of keeping what you own for your villages from year to year, so not to repeat a purchase...as I did this year, DUHH?
Thanks, I love my trophy. Michelle noticed it behind me too. 😂 I haven’t yet had an issue with having too many pieces that I don’t remember. I do have 2 of some of the same things only because the kids wanted something I have in their village as well. Other than that, so far so good. Maybe you can try making an inventory list of all the items you own in alphabetical order. That way you can check your list before you make a purchase????
❓ Have you ever gotten an "accidental" idea while cutting through foam? For example, I was made mini cones out of poking through foam with a wooden stick. Now I use my cones for underground cave displays.
Yes, I have totally done that before. My first set of retaining retaining walls I made years ago came from scrap pieces as I was cutting something else. The cones are a great idea. I really like that.
Hello Craig, if you would like to purchase any of the tools, you can contact my rep directly. Her name is Pat and her number is (443) 454-6554. If you would prefer to do everything online, visit their website at www.hotwirefoamfactory.com
I need a cutter that'll cut different shapes out of Natural Sponge. Have you ever tried cutting Natural Sponge with any of your foam cutters. Let me know please. THANKS.
I have never cut through natural sponge but hot wire foam factory has a super blade called the industrial hot knife that gets so hot and can cut through almost anything. The link is provided below. hotwirefoamfactory.com/035I-Industrial-6-in_Indust_Hot-Knife.html
Is the tip thin enough to carve cobblestones? I bought a carving tool this year but its tip is very thick. I was able to carve large stonewalls, but would love to make smaller pieces.
Hey Anna, Yes, the tip on this really thin and nice to make cobblestones. I actually did it after I made this video. I like how the hit knife makes stones better than the actual engraver because the gaps are thinner.
Hi Miriam, I just subscribed to your channel and I’m so excited to learn about Christmas village and it inspired me to do a project with snow Christmas village. Please advise me to how to get started with this project, what recommendation you can help me with with building kits and dealers! Thank you for sharing your videos and I can’t stop watching your videos! God bless!
Hello, I’m not sure what PE sheets. I know you can cut any type of styrofoam 3mm thick if you have a Hotwire table saw. I attached a link below with an example. www.amazon.com/Hercules-Tabletop-Styrofoam-Cutter-CT-115/dp/B07G4GCP51/ref=asc_df_B07G4GCP51/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309807964063&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=951043597072271851&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030128&hvtargid=pla-615208821041&psc=1
Have you ever worked with Coroplast? I need to cut and weld a Coroplast fairing for my recumbent trike. I want to cut and butt-weld pieces and also weld reinforcing plastic behind the seams.
@@MiriamsManner I searched for Coroplast on The Hot Wire Foam Factory. They say that you can indeed cut it with their tools, but it's slow and the fumes are greater. I'll check with Coroplast as well.
Hey Dan, that’s good to know. If you are carving inside, sit by a window and have a fan blowing away from you. I do recommend carving outside, still with a fan to move the air away. Especially since they said it will create more fumes.
@@MiriamsManner Right now, I'm cutting Styrofoam insulation with a cheap hot-wire cutter. It's adequate for my work, but I would like to have better. I'm insulating my garage and cutting in front of an open garage door. When I get to the Coroplast, I'll need a hot knife.
Miriam I am so disappointed with micro max. I bought a sculpting tool and when I received it it came without a plug-in when I received it I didn’t understand that I would have to buy a power source for $100 in order to use. Is there any other way to power up this sculpting tool.
Hello. You can contact my rep from hot wire foam factory. Her name is Pat and her number is (443) 454-6554. You can order through her and she can answer any question you may have.
I was just using my HWF tools yesterday to carve some steps and engrave bricks and I would really love the power supply box as you mentioned it will allow me more control. Thank you Miriam 😊
That's awesome, and you are very welcome!
Thank you for this video Miriam. I can't believe how fast that hot knife cut through!!! I will definitely be investing in one of those! my cheap hot knife I purchased from Ebay was soooooo frustratingly slow and being my first hot knife I thought that was just how they were supposed to be. Now I know different, thank you😊
You are very welcome. I felt the same way you did too, I understand your frustration. You are going to love your hit knife.
Thank you for all your tips and creative ideas. Last year I went out of my way to use a corner of my living room for a Dickens Village display. My friends were mesmerized. It took a whole month to complete. This year I'm going to utilize my whole family room. I've watched over and over and no matter how hard I tried I fell short on the waterfall. That's really difficult. This year, with more space, I'm going to be even more creative with mirrors to create a skating pond. Anyhow, thank you for all your videos. They are great!
Hello Lazaro,
I’m so happy to hear you and your friends enjoyed your village last year. You must be putting a huge village together to take up your whole family room! That’s awesome! 😃
Did you buy the “water effects” from woodland scenics for your waterfall? All you have to do is lay it out in lines and run toothpicks through it to add smaller lines. If it doesn’t dry in 24 hours, then wait 48 hours before pulling it up. It is so simple, I hope you can give it another try. By the way, make sure to put the realistic water on glass so it peels away easy.
Hi Miriam. I think that it was very important for you to do this video. I too am going to invest into a set of hot tools from this company. I actually went through two Amazon orders of hot knives for my village. I know now that I may as well spend the money on Foam Factory tools than to keep wasting money on cheap Amazon dupes. By the time you keep ordering them you will have paid Foam Factory's prices anyway, and maybe more. I also did not like the fact that I had to stop working on my village until a new knife came from Amazon. Also, thanks for the demonstration. I totally trust your judgment on this product. I will be ordering from them very soon. That's nice of you to promote their products all on your own. I think they would really appreciate that Miriam. Thanks so much for sharing again sis 😘👍💕💕
You are so very welcome! I knew I wasn't the only one going through hot knives like crazy. lol. And you are right, all of the money I spent on the 5 different hot knives over the years, I could have paid for 2 1/2 hot knives with Hot Wire Foam Factory.
That happened to me too. One of my hot knives completely stopped working in the middle of a project. I had to wait 3 days before I could resume work once the new one arrived.
We live and we learn, I just hope I am able to catch some people early who haven't purchased any tools yet and save them the money and headache.
@@MiriamsManner 😉👍
Love the video Miriam! I am definitely going to invest. I ordered from amazon as well. Only one tool worked. Amazon sent another box before I returned the one I had. In that box one tool worked. So I switched them out and sent the duds back lol. My only issue is that I wanted to carve a pathway but the lines were to wide with the engraver, unless I'm just not using it right. So you're tutorials is much needed. 🙏
I noticed that pretty and very shiny trophy to the side there, whoot! Whoot! Congrats!!
I forgot to ask... Are you selling Miriam's Manner t-shirts? Would love to have one!!
That stinks, so many of us are having the same issue with defective hot knives on Amazon. That is why I couldn’t wait to do this video on the tools. It such an important part of our process for building.
Yes, Robin (a subscriber) sent me that trophy. It says “Queen of Christmas Villages”. A few other people noticed it too. You guys are good to notice that detail. 🤣
I hadn’t planned on selling the branded shirts but I actually have had a few requests for them so maybe I should think about it. I just had them made so I would have standard gear to wear for my videos. I only have 3 of the same shirt so I do need to have more made.
You are indeed the Queen of Christmas. Just don't mention that to my daughter because she says she's the Queen lol.
Well if or when you start selling tshirts put me on first order... And I need a 3x to cover my girls 🤫🤭😉
That’s so cute! Tell her I said I think she is the queen of Christmas villages too. But he way, I am dropping off your package tomorrow at UPS. I will email you the tracking number.
Thank you Miriam, I had used two from Amazon and they failed me. I placed an order following your great advice.
I’m so happy for you, you are going to love the tools.
Great topic! Great hair! My recent hobby fulfillment has grown my hair out too!
Thanks so much, glad you liked the video.
Thanks about my hair. I rarely get my hair done but I have really wanted to braid is lately. It’s been years since I have done anything and I’m a little burned out. I need a hair break. 😂🤣😂
Fantastic! Looking forward to seeing you create a train tunnel in a large ski slope for my Jaegerndorfer Chairlift. God Bless!
Thank you very much.
Not sure if I will be creating that piece this year, I need to figure out my layout first.
@@MiriamsManner Understood. Looking forward to seeing your creations.
Great!
Hi Miriam
I'm happy you and Pat are partnering up. Thanks for the video. Question, what's the trophy on the right side of your table?
🤣😂🤣. You have such a great eye for the details. Robin actually sent me that trophy, it says “The Queen of Christmas Villages.”
@@MiriamsManner I was chatting online with Robin one day telling him I recognize his layout style from another villager I watch online. His admitted he watched him too. Funny, small circle. Have a blessed weekend. 🙏
Are you referring to Silvio Alena? I know he enjoys silvios channel. He actually told me about his channel sometime in November and I was impressed with his work.
Have a wonderful weekend. God bless you.
@@MiriamsManner yes🤭🤭
His railing was one give away. I was making the same ones. I also enjoy his channel. Began watching with his 2020 build. Have a good weekend too.
That railing is so nice. I might have to try my hand at it.
Great video Miriam for those on the fence regarding using a Hot Knife and how to control it. Love where you put your Trophy in the Blue room next to your Village! I also have a Hot Wire Foam Factory Knife kit from your recommendation in 2020 and have had no problems for 2 years now!
Thank you very much to the "2021 Queen of Christmas Villages"! Question: do you have a method of keeping what you own for your villages from year to year, so not to repeat a purchase...as I did this year, DUHH?
Thanks, I love my trophy. Michelle noticed it behind me too. 😂
I haven’t yet had an issue with having too many pieces that I don’t remember. I do have 2 of some of the same things only because the kids wanted something I have in their village as well. Other than that, so far so good.
Maybe you can try making an inventory list of all the items you own in alphabetical order. That way you can check your list before you make a purchase????
Thanks for the information good to know.
You are very welcome!
❓ Have you ever gotten an "accidental" idea while cutting through foam? For example, I was made mini cones out of poking through foam with a wooden stick. Now I use my cones for underground cave displays.
Yes, I have totally done that before. My first set of retaining retaining walls I made years ago came from scrap pieces as I was cutting something else.
The cones are a great idea. I really like that.
Happy New Year…Thanks!
Happy New Year to you as well. I pray it is a good one for you.
@@MiriamsManner I cannot find you on Facebook to send you a private message ... Can you help
Go ahead a put make, model # & links to the tools you like in the program description.
Hello Craig, if you would like to purchase any of the tools, you can contact my rep directly. Her name is Pat and her number is (443) 454-6554. If you would prefer to do everything online, visit their website at www.hotwirefoamfactory.com
I need a cutter that'll cut different shapes out of Natural Sponge. Have you ever tried cutting Natural Sponge with any of your foam cutters. Let me know please. THANKS.
I have never cut through natural sponge but hot wire foam factory has a super blade called the industrial hot knife that gets so hot and can cut through almost anything. The link is provided below.
hotwirefoamfactory.com/035I-Industrial-6-in_Indust_Hot-Knife.html
Do you happen to know what the temperature range is on the box adapter?
It doesn’t say what temperature the box goes to but it gets extremely hot. I can cut through anything on the highest setting.
Is the tip thin enough to carve cobblestones? I bought a carving tool this year but its tip is very thick. I was able to carve large stonewalls, but would love to make smaller pieces.
Hey Anna,
Yes, the tip on this really thin and nice to make cobblestones. I actually did it after I made this video. I like how the hit knife makes stones better than the actual engraver because the gaps are thinner.
Hi Miriam, I just subscribed to your channel and I’m so excited to learn about Christmas village and it inspired me to do a project with snow Christmas village. Please advise me to how to get started with this project, what recommendation you can help me with with building kits and dealers! Thank you for sharing your videos and I can’t stop watching your videos! God bless!
What exactly are you looking to build for your first project?
Hi.mam, can it cut PE sheets with 3mm thickness...kindly suggest
Hello, I’m not sure what PE sheets. I know you can cut any type of styrofoam 3mm thick if you have a Hotwire table saw. I attached a link below with an example.
www.amazon.com/Hercules-Tabletop-Styrofoam-Cutter-CT-115/dp/B07G4GCP51/ref=asc_df_B07G4GCP51/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309807964063&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=951043597072271851&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030128&hvtargid=pla-615208821041&psc=1
Have you ever worked with Coroplast? I need to cut and weld a Coroplast fairing for my recumbent trike. I want to cut and butt-weld pieces and also weld reinforcing plastic behind the seams.
No, I haven’t. I hope you find the help you need.
I'll call Hot Wire Foam Factory when they open. By the way, I didn't see Rachel's info under the video.
@@MiriamsManner I searched for Coroplast on The Hot Wire Foam Factory. They say that you can indeed cut it with their tools, but it's slow and the fumes are greater. I'll check with Coroplast as well.
Hey Dan, that’s good to know. If you are carving inside, sit by a window and have a fan blowing away from you.
I do recommend carving outside, still with a fan to move the air away. Especially since they said it will create more fumes.
@@MiriamsManner Right now, I'm cutting Styrofoam insulation with a cheap hot-wire cutter. It's adequate for my work, but I would like to have better. I'm insulating my garage and cutting in front of an open garage door. When I get to the Coroplast, I'll need a hot knife.
Could I scalp facial figures?
I’m not sure what you mean.
😖I wasn't planning on spending any additional money but anything for the Christmas village😃
🤣😂🤣. That is hilarious, the words of a true villager.
Miriam I am so disappointed with micro max. I bought a sculpting tool and when I received it it came without a plug-in when I received it I didn’t understand that I would have to buy a power source for $100 in order to use. Is there any other way to power up this sculpting tool.
Hello, I’m not sure who micro max is, I am unfamiliar with their products. Are you able to return it?
@@MiriamsManner no. I guess it is a subsidiary of hot wire. At least I thought it was. I ended up ordering the plug-in.
Hi can you send to me information about the tool thanks
Hello. You can contact my rep from hot wire foam factory. Her name is Pat and her number is (443) 454-6554. You can order through her and she can answer any question you may have.
Hello Miriam I’m based in the U.K. do you know if Pat ships worldwide by any chance? Thank you for the information.
Yes, they do ship to other countries and I believe they also sell the outlet converters if you need.