When I tried this set of unfinished hemispheres, I was delighted by their quality and versatility. As an avid arts and crafts enthusiast, I love finding new materials I can use for a variety of projects, and these hemispheres definitely fit the bill .They sanded smoothly and took paint and stain well. The only downside was that a few of them arrived slightly misshapen, but it was nothing a little sanding couldnt fix. Overall I highly recommend this product for anyone looking to add a unique toucSee full review