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Tool:

Crayola 12ct. Twistables Slick Stix
http://amzn.to/2BhSEU8

Recommended by author Austin Kleon:
https://tumblr.austinkleon.com/post/149475401816

Transcript:

I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and today we’re taking a look at Slick Stix from Crayola. They’re not cheap at around $10 a box, but I’ll show you what makes them so special. And if you want to pick some up using the Amazon link in the description, it helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.