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Craft Vinyl
Selection Guide

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CRAFT PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDETable of Contents
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Understanding your Vinyl

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Understanding Adhesives

22- ORACAL® 351 / 352
23- Water based v Solvent based Adhesive

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Vinyl Selection Chart®

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- ORACAL® 851 / ORACAL® 631
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Transfer Tapes

Fluorescent and Glow in the Dark
- ORACAL® 6510

ORACAL® 851 Colour Swatches- ORAJET® 3930
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- ORATAPE® HT4076 / MT95

Transparent Films- ORACAL® 8300

- ORACAL 751 / ORACAL 551 / ORACAL 651®

Double Sided Metalised Films- ORACAL® 383- Removable v Permanent Adhesive
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Shiny Metalised Films

Textured Films- ORACAL® 975

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Tips for Success

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Wet Application

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Print and Laminate

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Tips and Tricks for Wall Application Success

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Inkjet Print

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Laminating

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Index

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- Colour Charts / Fan Decks- Contact your nearest Craft supplier

18-19 Stencil Films- ORAMASK 810S / ORAMASK 813®

Colour Selection®

- Looking for a product20-21 Etched Glass Films- ORACAL® 8810
- ORACAL® 8511 / ORACAL® 8530

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Understanding your Vinyl
Essentially there are 2 types of self adhesive vinyl, calendered and cast.

Calendered Vinyl is thicker and generally intended for flat surfaces. This film is not designed

to easily conform to a non-flat surface. When used incorrectly, such as applying to a curved, non-flat
surface, vinyl edge lift may occur. Calendered vinyls are also more prone to shrinkage than castvinyls when used for external applications. Calendered vinyls are less durable or weather resistant
than cast vinyls.
Examples of flat surfaces include:
Dishware such as plates, rigid smooth timber boards, acrylic & smooth walls.

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Understanding your Vinyl

Cast vinyl is thinner than calendered vinyl and very flexible meaning that it is conformable andeasier to apply to non-flat surfaces. Cast vinyl is considered to be premium vinyl with longer
durability and well suited to external applications.

Examples of non-flat surfaces include:
Cannisters, glassware, bottles, mugs & drink bottles. Cast vinyl conforms to the curves of these nonflat surfaces.

5Understanding Adhesives

Vinyl with water based adhesives are typically a lower cost solution for either indoor
or outdoor graphic applications. Wet application is not recommended when applying vinyl withwater based adhesive as water can solubilize the adhesive and interfere with the bonding process tothe substrate.

6Understanding Adhesives

Vinyl with solvent based adhesives are designed for more demanding and longer

term applications. Vinyl with solvent based adhesive can be wet applied, except for wall applications.
The components of this adhesive are blended together with solvents, building a stronger adhesivethat is more resistant to chemicals, cleaning agents and broader temperature ranges.

7Understanding Adhesives

Removable adhesives are designed to remove cleanly. This obviously depends on thesurface as well as the length of time the film has been applied and the conditions the film has been
exposed to. Generally, the film will remove quite easily and is far less likely to remove paint or leave asticky residue. A common misconception is the term removable means the adhesive will stop
working and the film will fall off. This is not true, the term removable relates to the lower tack and theclean residue factors.

8Understanding Adhesives

Permanent adhesive has a higher tack level compared to removable adhesives and will be
more difficult to remove. These adhesives have a higher bond strength.
Care should be taken when applying film with permanent adhesives to walls as damage during
removal may occur. Permanent adhesives may also leave residue when removed. Heat can be used
to assist the removal of films carrying permanent adhesive. A hair dryer can be your best friend forthis task.

9Vinyl Selection Chart

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ORACAL® 751
High Performance CastFilm

ORACAL® 551
High Performance
Calendered Film

ORACAL® 651
Calendered Film

Typical Application

Perfect for a variety
of DIY indoor/outdoor
projects that require a highperformance, conformable,
permanent adhesive withlong term durability.
Very easy to cut, weed andapply.

The professionals choice.
Easy to cut, weed andapply. Perfect for sign
making projects indoor/ outdoor that require apermanent adhesive andlong term durability onto
flat and curved surfaces.
For best results apply toclean, dry smooth surface
such as glass, mirror,
smooth timber and mostmetal surfaces.

Easy to cut, weed andapply. Perfect for DIY
indoor/outdoor projects
that require a permanentadhesive and medium
term durability onto flat
surfaces.
For best results apply toclean, dry smooth surface
such as glass, mirror,
smooth timber and mostmetal surfaces.

Film TypeCast Vinyl

High Performance
Calendered Vinyl

Calendered Vinyl

Film Finish andColours

Gloss Colours
Matt Black and White

Gloss Colours
Matt Black and White

Gloss and Matt Colours

Application Surface Flat or Curved

Flat or Curved

Flat

Adhesive

Solvent based
Permanent

Solvent based
Permanent

Solvent based
Permanent

Durability

Up to 8 years outdoor
Unlimited indoor

Up to 7 years outdoor
Unlimited indoor

Up to 5 years outdoor
Unlimited indoor

Transfer Tape

ORATAPE® HT4076
ORATAPE® MT95

ORATAPE® HT4076
ORATAPE® MT95

ORATAPE® HT4076
ORATAPE® MT95

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ORACAL® 851
Sparkling Glitter Cast Film

ORACAL® 631
Calendered Film

Typical Application

Perfect for a variety of DIY indoor/
outdoor projects that require ahigh performance, conformable,
permanent adhesive with long term
durability.
Very easy to cut, weed and apply.

Easy to cut, weed and apply.
Perfect for DIY indoor/outdoor projects that
require a removable adhesive and medium
term durability onto flat surfaces.
For best results apply to clean, dry smoothsurface such as glass, mirror, smooth timberand most metal surfaces.

Film TypeCast Vinyl

Calendered Vinyl

Film Finish andColours

Gloss Glitter Colours

Matt Colours

Application Surface

Flat or Curved

Flat

Adhesive

Solvent based
Permanent

Water based
Removable

Durability

Up to 5 years outdoor
Unlimited indoor

Up to 3 years outdoor
Unlimited indoor

Transfer Tape

ORATAPE® HT4076
ORATAPE® MT95

ORATAPE® HT4076
ORATAPE® MT95

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ORACAL® 851, 986 Crystal Clear Sparkle over ORACAL® 651, 613 Forest Green.
ORACAL® 851, 987 Intense Silver Sparkle.

ORACAL® 851

ORACAL® 851, 990 Golden Naval Sparkle.

Sparkling Glitter Metallic Cast Film

ORACAL® 851, 990 Golden Naval Sparkle paired with 995 sweet almond sparkle.

985

987

995

ghostly white
sparkleintense silver
sparklesweet almondsparkle

989

988

990

golden knight
sparkleobsidian silver
sparklegolden naval
sparkle

992

993

994

chiffon mint
sparklegolden bellsparklebridal pink lacesparkle

991

996

986

frosted lagoon
sparkleblooming coralsparklecrystal clear
sparkleImages courtesy of Hidden Ridge Designs, Combined Locks, WI and Strong Mom Custom Designs, LLC, Greenwood, Indiana

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Transfer Tapes
HT4076

MT95

High Tack Paper

Medium Tack Film

Works well with all films

Works well with all films

Ideal for glass decoration films

Ideal for multi coloured film projects

Ideal for textured film projects

Transparent film for easy registration ofcoloured layers
Available in many roll widths.

Tips for Success
Remember, we don’t know what your surface is but here is some general advice.
Surface preparation is No #1. Never stick vinyl to an uncleaned surface. If it doesn’t fail now, its only amatter of time before it does.
What to do
1. Use warm water with a small amount of detergent, then rinse with water and dry it really well.
2. Get out the IPA (Iso Propyl Alcohol) you can buy this at the chemist or the local hardware, itcleans up any residue or detergent. It’s your best friend during the cleaning stage. However,
DON’T use IPA on water based paint surfaces.
3. If you’re working on painted gyprock walls you might be working with an unknown paint. Generaladvice is to clean the paint with sugar soap, rinse well and let it dry for 24hrs. Then test a small
piece in an obscure place.
What not to do
1. If your piece of acrylic or plastic has a protective sheet make sure you remove it and let it outgas
for 24 hours before applying your film. Then follow surface prep advice above.
2. Some kitchen and window cleaning products leave a residue. Best to avoid using these as there
are far too many unknown factors.
3. As many walls are porous our general advice is not to wet apply. This advice applies to gyprock orsimilar surfaces.
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Wet Application
This is a great technique that professional installers use.
Why, because it puts a slip and slide barrier between your project surface and the adhesive on thefilm. It lets you position the film perfectly and then it helps to apply your film without air bubbles. Justsqueegee out the water and the air bubbles will go with the water.
Remember, don’t use wet application with water based adhesives or films with RapidAir®.
A few tips for the wet solution
1. Fill your spray mist bottle with water.
2. Add a few drops of detergent per litre of water. This helps to make everything slide well.
3. If you want the job to dry faster just add a few drops of IPA into a litre of water. This will help
evaporation.
Whenever you’re at this stage make sure you have lint free cloths handy. No tissues or paper towels.
Directions: After you clean the surface.
Please Note; This advice doesn’t apply to porous walls such as gyprock.
1. Spray some wet solution on the project surface.
2. Spray some wet solution on the adhesive side of the film.
3. Slide your wet film onto the wet surface and place it in the exact position.
4. Apply pressure to the film and squeegee out all air bubbles and the water.
5. Dry the application with the lint free cloth. Allow sufficient time to dry thoroughly.

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Print & Laminate

ORAJET® 1917 is a self adhesive calendered film for desktop inkjet printers. This film has a special
inkjet printable micro porous coating and is suitable for water based inks such as pigment or dyeinks commonly used in desktop printers. This film carries a matt finish and is water proof. For best
results we recommend laminating with ORAGUARD® 200.
ORAGUARD® 200 is a self adhesive calendered clear laminating film with a permanent adhesive.
This is an ideal film intended for UV and abrasion protection of printed graphics. This film isrecommended for use on flat surfaces and available in gloss, semi gloss and matt finishes.
Refer to more details page 28,29.
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Tips and Tricks for Wall Application SuccessWalls can get a bit tricky, usually because you’re not sure what the paint or surface coating is.
For a start we may be dealing with porous walls such as gyprock. If this is the sort of wall you havethen DON’T wet apply film.
DON’T use IPA on porous walls, this is only for non porous surfaces.
What about the paint ? Are we sticking vinyl to a wall, or are we sticking vinyl to paint?
Most of the time it will be paint.
Your paint might be a wash and wear paint containing Teflon or some other component that prevent
things from sticking.
What do we do ? Test a small piece onto a cleaned section. Leave it for 24hrs and check.
If it’s a low sheen paint on smooth gyprock and your test was successful;• Clean the paint with sugar soap and rinse well
• Let it dry thoroughly• Cut and weed the vinyl and you’re ready to apply

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What if it’s a textured wall?
Clean, dry and conduct a small test
What about new paint?
Leave it for at least 4 weeks, then do the clean, dry and apply test
What if it’s super hot or very cold?
Vinyl prefers to work when the ambient temperature is around 26 degrees C and around
55% humidity. When its really hot the film and the adhesive gets soft. When its very cold
the film and the adhesive becomes more rigid and harder to use.
Here’s another great tip when you’re working on walls
When you apply film onto Low VOC, or NO VOC paints you should leave the application
paper or transfer tape on the film and on the job for 24 hours after the graphics areapplied. This will assist the bond between the film and the paint.

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Stencil Films
What will your stencil film be used for?

ORAMASK® 810S ORAMASK® 813

1. Is the surface flat?
2. Is the surface smooth and clean?

Recommended
Recommended

3. How many paint colours will be applied with the stencil? Recommended

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4. Is my paint solvent based or water based?

Recommended

5. How many coats of paint will I apply?

Recommended

Recommended

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These are our most popular
ORAMASK® 810S

ORAMASK® 813

The flexible grey stencil film for solvent based
paints. Cuts great and applies easily

The rigid blue stencil film for water based
paints. Cuts really well and will deliver a really
sharp edge.

Our conformable stencil film for that job with
uneven surfaces and the stencil film needs tofill those hills and valleys

This is the rigid film for flat, smooth, cleansurfaces like smooth acrylic or aluminium
composite

This has a tough solvent based adhesive andwill resist solvent based paints from bleedingunder the edge

This has high adhesive strength and is suitable for water based acrylic paints.

This is an ideal choice for multi coat or multicolour projects when you need to leave thestencil film on while your paint dries between
applications

This is transparent which makes it easier for
you to see what’s going on underneath19Etched Glass films
ORACAL® 8810
Create great sparkle effects on glass. ORACAL® 8810 will look great on childrens windows, internalor external glass doors, glass containers and vases. Let your imagination run wild.
Great colours including;• Mint Green• Pale Blue
• Pale Pink
• Silver• GoldThis is a cast film and is very tough. This will give you up to 7 years if placed on a window.
Due to the special frost effect it’s a bit thicker than other cast films and as its meant for flat glass.
It’s not as conformable as other cast films.
ORACAL® 8810 carries solvent based permanent adhesive. For larger projects we recommend using
the wet application technique.

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Etched Glass films
ORACAL® 8511
Create fantastic sandblast frosted effects on glass windows and doors. This film creates atranslucent effect, allowing light but filtering the image behind.
Can add a great feature, including lettering and logo designs to all sorts of glass panels.
ORACAL® 8511 carries a permanent solvent based adhesive and can be wet applied (not the
RapidAir® version). This film is available in Etched Silver and Gold.

ORACAL® 8530
ORACAL® 8530 provides that Etched Glass appearance and the same characteristics as ORACAL
8511. However, ORACAL 8530 carries a Removable Adhesive for projects you want to remove after
1-2 years and replace.
ORACAL® 8530 is the perfect solution for glass windows and doors around the office or at home as
the graphics can be peeled away and changed according to your mood. No residue, just peel off,
clean the surface and replace.
This is a calendered film with a silver grey etched finish. This film cuts and weeds really well and is an
ideal solution for shop windows, partitions or clear glassware that you want to obscure.
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Metalised films
Add that high end finish with ORACAL® 351 and ORACAL® 352
Shiny metalised effects on glass windows, internal or external glass doors, glass containers, timber,aluminium, metal plaques or adding that touch of class to any project.
Outstanding colours including;• Chrome• Brushed Chrome• Double Sided Gold• Rose Gold
• Gold• Brushed Silver
ORACAL® 351

ORACAL® 352

Polyester Film
Not for printing
Solvent based permanent adhesive

Polyester Film
Can be screen printed
Solvent based permanent adhesive

Both films are ideal for labels, nameplates, lettering, logos and signs
Available in various film thicknesses and roll sizes
This is polyester film and is very tough. The difference between polyester films and PVC films is thatpolyester won’t shrink. It will tear, but it wont shrink and it won’t stretch. This will remain shiny andmetalised for about 2 years if placed on a window. Polyester films cut and weed really well however
they will not conform to shapes as they are meant only for flat surfaces.
ORACAL® 351 and ORACAL® 352 carry solvent based permanent adhesive and we strongly
recommend using the wet application technique on larger projects.

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Double sided Metalised films
ORACAL® 383
Available in;• Double Sided Gold Ultraleaf• Double Sided Chrome Ultraleaf
We have the perfect solution for clear glass doors and windows when you want the metalised effecton both sides.
This is a unique 3D embossed film, perfect for lettering, logos and patterns for windows, doors andglassware.
This film will give you 5 years of brightness even when used in external applications.

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Transparent Films

Looking for a stained glass window effect
You want colour, but you want to see through the coloured film
ORACAL® 8300 Transparent calendered film is what you are looking for
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Highly transparent glossy colours
32 colours
Makes fantastic stained glass window effect
Solvent based permanent adhesive
Yes, you can wet apply this film

This is a tough film that is durable for up to 5 years when placed on a window.
It cuts and weeds really well and will perform just like opaque coloured films except its see through.
Ideal film for decorating glasses and vases or making an illuminated light box. Overlap colours tocreate brilliant effects.

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Fluorescent and Glow in the Dark

Fluorescent

Glow in the Dark

You want a pop of colour than look no further
than Fluorescent ORACAL® 6510.

Produce starry nights on the ceiling or stickers
that illuminate at night.

7 brilliant colours;• Yellow• Orange• Orange Red• Red Orange• Red• Pink• Green

ORAJET® 3930 is phosphorescent film, that’s
the technical term for glow in the dark.

This cast film is high gloss and has brilliant
visibility in daylight. This film cuts and weeds
really well and will be a great addition to yournext project.

This film needs to absorb daylight, then it
releases its green glow when its dark.
What a great way to add safety to doorways
or stairs.
This will cut and weed really easily and is simple
to apply.

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Textured films

ORACAL® 975 will help you create unique projects with amazing finishes.
This range of films include;• Carbon Fibre Clear, Black, White, Silver, Gold, Anthricite, Red and Blue• Cocoon Black• Crocodile Black• Honeycomb Black, Silver, Gold, Tin and Blue
This is a textured cast film, super tough and will last for years. The film is made from 2 layers
including a coloured layer and a textured laminate, bonded together and ready for you to apply onto
your next project.
Even though this is a thicker cast film it will conform onto non-flat surfaces.
ORACAL® 975 carries a solvent based permanent adhesive.

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Colour Selection
Colour cards, fan decks….
All the sample material you need to evaluate thebest film for your next project.
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Gloss and Matt
Opaque and Transparent
Metalised
FrostedTextured

To locate an Authorised CRAFT Reseller
Download here or scan QR code

Ask your Authorised CRAFT reseller about
colour charts and all the support information
available for each film.

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Inkjet Print

ORAJET® 1917 is the ideal choice for inkjet printers. This versatile promotional grade matt digitalprint film carries a micro porous coating, the key to producing brilliant images.
This is a robust PVC film that will work really well with all inkjet printers including those that use water
based, oil based, thermal inkjet, mild solvent or pigmented inks. Adhesive is a clear solvent based
permanent acrylic and provides excellent adhesion to most substrates. We recommend you
laminate with ORAGUARD® 200 if you want your prints to be scuff resistant and water resistant.
ORAJET® 1917 is suitable for internal applications and can also be used for short term external
applications for approximately 6-12 months depending on environmental conditions.
You can learn more by following the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw21bsS_Gfw
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Laminating

ORAGUARD® 200 is the ideal laminating film to protect your quality inkjet prints. This robust PVC
film is available in matt, gloss & semi gloss finishes. We recommend applying this laminate to all
ORAJET® 1917 prints to provide scuff protection and water resistance. Adhesive is a clear solvent
based permanent acrylic and provides excellent adhesion.
ORAGUARD® 200 laminate is suitable for internal applications and can also be used for short term
external applications for approximately 12 months depending on environmental conditions.

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Looking for a productOpaque Coloured Vinyl• ORACAL® 751 – High Performance Cast Film............................................................................. 10• ORACAL® 551 – High Performance Calendered Film.............................................................. 10• ORACAL® 651 – Intermediate Calendered Film......................................................................... 10• ORACAL® 631 – Exhibition Calendered Film............................................................................... 11
Print & Laminate• ORAJET® 1917 – Self adhesive calendered film.........................................................15 & 28-29• ORAGUARD® 200 – self adhesive calendered clear laminating film..................15 & 28-29
Transparent Coloured Vinyl• ORACAL® 8300 – Premium Translucent Cast Film....................................................................24
Fluorescent Coloured Vinyl• ORACAL® 6510 – Fluorescent Cast Film.......................................................................................25
Etched Glass Film
• ORACAL® 8810 – Frosted Glass Cast Film...................................................................................20• ORACAL® 8511 – Etched Glass Calendered Film....................................................................... 21• ORACAL® 8530 – Etched Glass Calendered Film....................................................................... 21
Phosphorescent Vinyl (Glow in the Dark)• ORACAL 3930® – Premium Phosphorescent Cast Film..........................................................25
Metalised Film
• ORACAL® 351 – Metalised Polyester Film....................................................................................22• ORACAL® 352 – Metalised Polyester Film....................................................................................22
Special Effect Metalised Film
• ORACAL® 383 – Ultraleaf Metalised Cast Film...........................................................................23
Glitter Vinyl• ORACAL® 851 – Glitter Cast Film...............................................................................................11-12
Textured Vinyl• ORACAL® 975 – Premium Structured Cast Film........................................................................26
Transfer Tapes• ORATAPE® HT4076 – High Tack Application Tape..................................................... 10-11 & 13
• ORATAPE® MT95 – Medium Tack Application Film................................................... 10-11 & 13
Stencil Films• ORAMASK® 810S – Solvent Resistant Transparent Grey.................................................. 18-19• ORAMASK® 813 – Transparent Blue........................................................................................ 18-19

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Endless possibilities

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