Ordered 24" dowel rods (1/2" diameter) for a 4th of July project to give to my friends. I was very pleased with the product quality and the price point. Attached is a photo of the flag that I make - I use different colored patriotic ribbons for trim. I made the bottoms of the dowel rods into a point so they would be easier to put into the ground. I wrap ribbon bows around the bottom of six dowel rods and give flag bouquets. I've decided to up my game and will be ordering little round wooden balls with 1/2" holes to paint gold for the top of the dowel rods. I Will update with new photos when finished