nice set [SEP] jeffs wife i got these when they were an add on item for definitely worth the price the stamper works great i did not even wash it first even though you should always wash new stampers before first use and it is slightly i do mean slightly softer then other clear stampers i ownif you are new to stamping or not familiar with clear stampers they are more delicate than opaque ones and tear easily so be gentle with it wash it with dish soap warm water dry with a paper towel and clean it with a lint roller or tape never buff it or use acetone you will make it cloudy defeating the purpose of a clear stamper when picking up roll gently over the image if you apply too much pressure it will not pick up when applying the image to the nail press straight down again with gentle pressure and rock side to side or roll from side to side do not push the tip of the nail into it it will tearall the plates stamp great i did not swatch every image although plates have shallow etching in my experience this is normal for bp plates so the thinner scraper is a nice addition it is not as thin as the and not a thick as the ones i own i would say it is i did not get out the calipers there are different size images a little for every nail size but i do wish the water marble designs were bigger i am not a water marble witch yet plate is great for lead lighting or sharpie water coloringthe stamping guide works like it is supposed to i have added a photo to show how it is used just in case it is confusing i have a set of templates from another brand already there is not much difference in size or thickness of the metal but the designs are different the edges are not finished like a plate with no backing but i do not think it would cause anyone to slice their finger open unless you are being extremely carelessall in all a great set