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This stuff works! Make sure you give it time to cure. OK, this stuff is awesome. I installed a new vanity and didn't want to put holes in it for the toilet paper holder. My first attempt was not so good as I mounted it off-level, and tried moving the mount after the Sugru started setting (maybe an hour later). Anyway, it fell off, but that was my bad. When I looked at the failure, it was a break in the middle, from the move, but the parts in the holder and the vanity were solid. I cleaned those off and tried again, waiting the full 24 hours before putting a load on them. Still holding weeks later, after lots of use. BTW, this is a heavy-duty Moen Oxby fixture, not some cheap and flimsy holder. I also tried it for holding the Moen towel rack for a hand towel. Again, still there; still solid. I used screws for the bath towel holders, but in retrospect, I could have probably used Sugru for those as well. I gave some of my used packs away, and hear great feedback on those as well. Maybe I should have kept them. Oh well, I can always buy more. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Go with Golden Gel Medium, skip the Podge for photo transfers. Wanted to do a wood photo transfer and was directed to use this by a Michaels store clerk. I did a sample and it turned out ok, but this stuff dries white which is not ideal for any application on wood. I then went big time and used it on a piece of wood that I spent hours laboriously prepping for the transfer. Turned out that only half of the image transferred. Literally only the top half of the image transferred and I have no idea why. I used as instructed and the same as I did on my small sample piece. I was left with half of a not so good image transfer and the other half hard as glue white. I tried sanding, but that was taking to long to remove by hand as I do not have any power sanders. I then tried alcohol to remove and that had no effect. I then used a torch to try and melt the substance but that did nothing but scorch the wood below it. Then acetone and that seemed to work decent and then I stepped it up and used brake parts cleaner. (In my experience, break parts cleaner is the king of removal. It will strip just about anything) It turned it into a goo that I could scrape away with a putty knife. Had to use a respirator and then spent several hours after that re sanding the tiny crevices of the wood to get the white out. Was extremely frustrating and if I wasn't stubborn I would have abandoned the project and given up. It was disastrous. I then did more research and found Golden Gel Medium which works amazingly well, and also dries clear. Go Golden and skip the Podge for transfers. I know Mod Podge has a wide product line and I use some of them for other purposes and they work great, but I will never use it for a photo transfer again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Absolutely the best Rag Scissors I've ever used. Don't let the size of these fool you - they're awesome! This scissors doesn't have a spring mechanism but you don't need it with this design. They open and close very easily and are super sharp; they cut through 4 layers of flannel like they're cutting through butter. The point is slightly bunted to prevent accidental puncturing of the fabric. After trying these, I won't ever use any other. I have awful pain in my hands and wrists when I cut for long periods of time, but these scissors are comfortable to use and do not cause any pain or discomfort at all. I am thoroughly impressed! I have one of these and plan on ordering more so I have spares on hand. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Way too sticky, vinyl won't come off. I bought several rolls a while back as an add on. I still had some of my other brand that came with my machine that works great so I am just getting around to using this. I was about to lose it the other night with this mess. It would not release my vinyl either and it stretched it out as I was trying to hold down each little piece of the vinyl. I was making canvases and it took me about 10 minutes to get the word Love on the canvas. Even using the scraper and hook, it still didn't want to come off. Thankfully, I tried this out before I ran out of the other (this one was clear which works better with placing words on ornaments which i was also doing). I used the brand I already had and got the rest of the words (to the moon and back) and the rest of the shapes done in less than 10 minutes. This stuff is awful and I have 3 more rolls I don't even want to attempt to use but is beyond the time frame to send back. The only good thing about it is that it is pretty much clear. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not at all a success! Get something else. Disappointed!
When I purchased this, I thought it was the 'Engrave it' version my boss got. When I saw that there were actually 2 kinds, (AFTER delivery), I figured what the heck, it's here, and it's not worth the money to return it.
Well, it wasn't worth the money to buy it either!
It doesn't have a very good connection when pressed against a surface, so it doesn't make clean marks. The end is kind of rounded, which is stupid because is slides over glass rather than cutting in to it. It's awkward to hold, and, as mentioned makes unclean marks in multiple mediums.
The balance of the pen in its design makes it awkward to draw with, especially when holding on to the button.
Overall- a flop! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great alternative to high end brands. I ordered two different types of these make up kits from this company. I did purchase them at a slight discount for my honest and unbiased feedback. I had been wanting to try a make up kit like this for a while now. There are some extremely expensive brands like this but I did not want to just try a product and not know if I would like it spending that kind of money so this is a great alternative for that. There is a lot of products in these - the container has some deep pockets that hold each product. The color scheme is really nice because you can either use the colors provided or mix and match them which is really fun. It can be used for theatrical make up, blush, lips, eyes- basically anywhere that you want to experiment putting make up on. These are super fun and highly pigmented. The consistency at first it's a little hard to work with, however I used a wet beauty blender sponge and it applied great you just have to figure out through trial and error the amount that works for you and your skin type. There is also some tutorials on this type of make up kit. If you're inexperienced I highly suggest checking those out they helped me a great deal.
Overall these are awesome and offer so much versatility. These will last me a very long time I will say make sure that you keep a lid on them because they could dry out easily. If you like a creamy or a thinner product you could also add some coconut oil and blend that with the product. Overall I think this is a great product and it is worth the price especially considering how much these are because of a brand-name. Love it
I got this free or at a discounted price for my honest and unbiased feedback | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great quality powder and goes a long way. Plenty of color for our color run obstacle course. We had about 75 kids, we threw it on them during the course and gave everyone a snack baggie with color in it at the end and still had lots left. Some of the packages were not sealed well, and we ended up with a pink box. The poor delivery man--no telling what his truck and uniform looked like!
The color stains almost everything it touches and is pretty hard to get clean. Some of our kids had colored hair for weeks. I've heard you can put conditioner in the hair to protect it, but we didn't bother. The clothes were stained, but not in a pretty tie-dye sort of way at all. Just accept that everything you wear will be ruined and you'll have a mess to clean in the bathroom too. We did blow everyone off with a leaf blower before they headed to the showers.
But the event was super fun and we got great pictures! The colors are very vibrant! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sticky it all. Purchased this at micheals and was very uneasy purchasing this since it was a little bit more than a glue pad I purchased and was very upset with that since it was unable to adhere glitter to it. When I found a technique on embossing glitter I was kinda curious on it so I purchased the "sticky" embossing to see if it would work and to my surprise it went above and beyond and it did an amazing job
I think it works well with a stamp size bigger than 2x2 inch since smaller ones didn't seem to work well unless your using micro fine glitter.
The first picture is of a 2x2 stamp while the second image with 3 stamped images is a 1x1 see the difference.
All in all this poodwer is amazing and I simply love it for glitter | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very clever, very easy. I love smaller, portable looms and have an inkle loom, a couple small peg looms, a couple triangle looms, a stick loom and grew up doing backstrap looming. So I've been pretty excited about this loom since it came out and was thrilled for an opportunity to try it out.
This is a very clever variation of a stick loom. With stick looms- you cut warp threads that are twice as long as your finished piece will be plus a certain number of inches for finishing or fringe and you thread it through a set of sticks or on a budget, straws, and then you weave your weft around the sticks and pull it down the sticks over the warp- so the size of the sticks determines the scale of the weave. In this- the sticks are pretty fine and kept evenly spaced in the base, which turns the sticks to alternate the weave. So instead of weaving over/under the sticks, you place your weft on top of the stick in a v shape that the head clips make, pack it down, switch the direction of the heads, turn the warp around the last stick, and repeat. It goes very, very fast and you can make long piece like scarves, or hook together multiple looms to make wider pieces like rugs.
The small diameter of the pegs and the clips to hold the warp threads limit the types of yarn you can use for warping. It works best with a standard worsted weight yarn (12 wraps per inch) and the weft can be whatever will fit between the pegs in the loom- so you can use one or more strands of worsted weight or heavier yarns as long as you don't get into the super bulky types of yarn. The weave isn't like a plain weave- it's bulkier and not as tight. It's a great look. After you weave up the length of the pegs, you pull them out one at a time, and replace them to slide the weaving down the warp threads.
I love how fast and easy this is, and the simple weave is one that works great with novelty yarns.
It comes with a couple extra pegs in case one gets lost or broken.
Now I want to get a few extra looms to weave rugs. This takes up a lot less space than my peg looms and I love how fast and easy it is. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
this is an awful glue sort of like rubber cement in strength. My experience gluing Sunbrella. this is an awful glue sort of like rubber cement in strength,
Patches easily pulled off. I then tried on normal softer fabrics, and not much better. Really quite a shock after reading all the glowing reviews.
I have seen videos of people struggling to pull off glued on patches to Sunbrella showing how great it is, not my experience at all. Glue is like a weak watery white consistency with little odor. I assume this is a natural latex rubber, so you know it is going to be weakly adhesive. Do not expect this glue to hold up if any kind of force is exerted onto the fabric. A glue which does work well is Loctite PL Premium Polyurethane Construction adhesive, or Seal-All made by Eclectic products. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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First of all, the tissue paper colors are beautiful. The pale pink is opaque enough to allow for a visual change in color within the depth of the product, making it look really natural. The outer layers appear to be pale, whereas the insides seem to be a deeper pink. The darker pink is also beautiful, and although the light's effects are less apparent, it still has the appearance of a slight change in color depth.
The tissue paper is super thin, which means that it will tear easily, but as long as you are aware of that prior to making the pom-pom, you'll be fine.
Overall, these pom poms are a super easy project that have absolutely beautiful results. I feel like even the most 'craftiness-challenged' could easy make these, and get a beautiful outcome. I definitely will recommend to others!
I did receive this product for free in exchange for an honest review. I strive to provide fellow consumers with the most detailed, unbiased and (hopefully) helpful reviews that I can, believing that allowing a discount to influence a review is a disservice to other shoppers. Therefore, anything contained in this review can be considered my own independent and unbiased thoughts and opinions, that have not been influenced in any way. I hope that something I've said helps someone! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nothing special, traditional blade cuts better. This cutter is nothing special and when compared to a traditional blade I found it to be worse and harder to work with. For example, if I am holding a piece of paper and take a traditional blade to it the blade goes right through it. This does not. In order for this blade to cut I found you had to use a lot of pressure. A traditional blade cuts a lot faster and goes through much more materials-even one as small as this.
I wanted to see how to change the blade and putting the unit back together was not easy task.
A blade that lasts longer than a traditional blade is nice, but in order for it to replace that blade it has to be as good or better. I found this not to be. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
my favorite scissors, despite one pair that cracked for no apparent reason. This is my second purchase of these scissors, they are my favorite scissors specifically for keeping around for every day use. I keep a pair on my desk and a pair in my van at all times. I love the nonstick feature and they are not as giant as a regular pair of adult scissors but still have all the great features without being a pair of "kiddie scissors" - you can do a decent amount of cutting with them without feeling fatigued or disappointed with the results. I also use them to open clamshell packaging and remove those annoying plastic "T" thingys that attach hang tags to clothing, socks, dolls, and stuffed animals. They would receive A review of five stars - however - one pair that I own developed a large a random crack in the plastic where the shear bolts to the handle- with about three months of normal, perhaps rare usage. I purchased them at the end of August during back-to-school sales and by mid-November they were cracked and rendered completely useless, because every time you would squeeze that handles the Crack would widen and not allow the metal shear parts to meet properly. They were the pair that I keep in my van cupholder so there is a chance that the cold temperatures did a number on them? Fiskers does have a lifetime guarantee, so I plan on sending them in for a replacement. In the meantime I purchased this pair on Amazon, which is an exactly identical pair with the exception of not being able to choose the pattern. I received camouflage and they are really nice but a little hard to find in the chaos of a family of three kids, versus the hot pink and orange tie-dye pair that I had picked out previously :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
But taping the temperature knob where you'd like it so it doesn't get easily bumped to a . There are a couple things that have been mentioned another reviews, that are in reality a pain in the butt. But taping the temperature knob where you'd like it so it doesn't get easily bumped to a warmer or cooler setting is an easy fix. And as long as you have an extension cord, It really isn't a problem that the cord is somewhat short. The temperature control knob is really close to the two itself so it's kind of a wait pulling back on your hand I found it easiest to hold the control in my other hand. That's why I gave it four out of five stars. Works OK make sure the tips are tighten down all the way but be careful not to over tighten them. All in all it was very fun and I would recommend it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A must have for any soon to be mommy. This kit was very easy and fun to use. There is alot of powder that get everywhere when you cut the strips and it is very messy when applying however anything you may get on a surface other than the protection sheet they provide does wipe of very easily. I used the provided lubricant and had no troubles with it sticking to my skin at all, in fact after the first layers dried it popped right off and i had to hold it on for the remaining pieces. We made it pretty thick so im not sure on drying times, its still drying! its been almost 3 hours but the shape has held great so far. A little tip os make sure you smear the water around with the paste/plaster w.e. it is and fill in the little holes. Youll know what i mean when you get to that part. It makes a huge differnce in the surface being smooth after it dries. This was very simple to use i feel a ten year old could do a great job. I had my 75 year old grandmother help me do mine and looks fantastic. Super simple and a great price for the memory it holds. I rec this to all new mommy and daddys! I cannot wait to paint mine and hang it up, however im going to wait a bit after my son is born so we can add the details like time and date. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fortunately with a little experimenting with foam sheets I already . There are two reasons I am giving this item a four rather than five star rating.
The first and main reason is that the product name is a bit of a misnomer in my opinion. To me a tool in one should not require another tool in order for it to work effectively. Without the foam sheet - sold separately - this tool is relatively ineffective. Fortunately with a little experimenting with foam sheets I already owned I discovered that my Coluzzle foam sheet substituted admirably for the task.
The other issue I found is that many of my dies have tiny tiny holes that prove a challenge for this tool. However I admit that perhaps this problem may prove not to be an issue if I did purchase the foam sheet designed specifically for this tool.
All that being said I am very pleased with how much easier the tasks of cleaning my dies is using this tool and would recommend it to others. I, unlike other reviewers, found it easy to change tool parts and to store the extra parts inside the body of the tool. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sugru's ability to "fill" openings between mating surfaces is a great feature. As claimed, Sugru has the unusual quality of providing "body" to fill in gaps where mating surfaces don't match perfectly, which is just what I needed. The connection had to be extremely strong, because it involved reattaching pieces of the broken handle on my favorate personalized porcelain coffee mug. The glue filled the gaps visually and made a surprisingly strong connection. There is a very slight leak, but that may be from a small crack in the mug, rather from where a piece of the handle fit into a hole in the mug. Regardless, the leak is so slow that I still use the cup, with a saucer. Although Sugru takes more time to use than conventional glues, it's ability to "fill" is a terrific feature, and its strength seems fine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great, but a lot of work to make it look good. I numbered all the boxes when I got this so I could put them back where they fit well.
I sanded it quite a bit with 220 sandpaper.
Painted.
Painted again.
Painted the fronts again, and sanded everything except the fronts so the boxes would fit better back into the slots. Thus, the sides and back of the boxes don't look fantastic, but they DO fit back in the slots. Without sanding, they wouldn't fit back in.
I then sprayed the fronts with a clear gloss spray paint and glued on holiday craft items. It is finally completed, but it took a good amount of time, probably three or four hours. I'm super excited to fill this with items for my daughter excitement.
I would have given this five stars if the makers would realize that it would be nice to have each box and slot be IDENTICAL so they could be switched around easier. In addition, it would be nice for the people making these to understand that most people don't want to paint JUST the front, so the sizes of the boxes should be even smaller than they currently are so people can paint them without needing to sand afterward. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent product, good price, well worth the money spent. I use these for vinyl weeding and crafting work. Although I haven't used every tool in the package, the ones I have used are excellent!! Much better than tools that came with my equipment. I use the little yellow pick daily. Excellent product! Not only have I recommended to many on our FB groups, but I would immediately purchase again should I find the need. Good quality, good price! Shipping was excellent and it was well packaged for shipment.
Update on 03/08/2016 - Still going strong with these tools. They are wonderful to use and they are just as good as the day I received them. LOVE!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
What seemed to be powerful scissors prove, in time, to be a dud. I regularly sew with multiple layers of fabric, then cut. These scissors zipped through 4 layers of mid-weight and heavy weight fabric quite easily for the first two months I owned them. Unfortunately, after three months of use the battery drained quickly and I had to recharge in the middle of a project that the scissors had completed with one charge when brand new. The button controls for safety are a little awkward, but I'm getting used to them--they're a little like the safety buttons on the long tipped butane lighters you use to light a grill. Update: After 4 months of use the blades are dull and I can't find replacements. I'm giving up on the scissors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love It. This is a great little leather patch. Most of the negative reviews out there seem centered around 2 things: Complaint #1.) It looks like a patch. It IS a patch. Most folks are using this product on old, damaged furniture or car seats. This patch isn't going to magically make old furniture look brand new. But it looks a lot better than a gaping hole with stuffing coming out of it! Complaint #2.) The color doesn't match the item I need to repair. It comes in 7 or so colors. Will these 7 colors match every piece of leather on the planet? Of course not. It's up to each individual buyer to decide whether or not it will match their repair item well enough. I used the brown patch on a leather recliner, and the brown blends just fine. I'd say it's a pretty common brown that will match a lot of dark brown leather. The patch is very adherent to the chair, and it blends so well that I can't see it at all when I stand across the room. Cheap fix to an old, ugly problem. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beeswax smells really bad! It smells like a burning smoke. This beeswas smells really bad! I have bought beeswax from another company and found out that beeswax is not suppose to smell like this. This beeswax smells like something is burnt in it, or better yet, it smells like a burning smoke, which is not what beeswax supposed to smell like at all! Beeswax is supposed to smell sweet or honey-like or at least, has no smell at all. I am posting a link where I bought a sweet-smelling beeswax from another company. Although that company (Beeswax is the company's name) is more expensive than this one, it is guaranteed that your beeswax will not smell bad. Think about it, if you are trying to make chapsticks, the bad smell of the beeswax will ruin it all!
Here is the link to the good-smelling beeswax:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00455IWK6?redirect=true&ref_=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_17 | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best solution for worn out dance shoes. This is a life-saver! I've used it on several pairs of my dance shoes, and it has extended their life so that I don't have to constantly buy new shoes that are in great condition apart from the worn out soles. And it's a much quicker, more hassle free option than taking my shoes to a cobbler to replace the soles for me. I've purchased both the gold tan and light tan colors, and each of them match my shoes very well. They aren't an exact match to the original color of the shoes' suede, but I didn't expect them to be. I use the gold tan on my dark tan satin rhythm shoes, and the light tan on my flesh satin court shoes as well as my tan leather practice shoes, and unless you're looking at them up close you can't tell that anything has been stuck onto the bottom of the shoes. The suede is easy to cut-I just traced the bottom of my shoes onto the paper on the back, and that has worked beautifully for me. Definitely take your time and apply them to the shoes as precisely as possible, just to avoid having an annoying imbalance on the bottom of your shoes, and try to stand in the shoes immediately after applying. This way you know if you need to adjust the new suede, and then putting the weight in the shoes for 5 or 10 minutes help to adhere the glue to the bottom of the shoe. The glue has held up extremely well... The original bottoms of my shoes were completely smooth from wear, and I'm sure had a ton of dust, but the glue has held the suede on flawlessly. I've had it on the bottoms of my shoes for over 4 months, and it is the same as when I first stuck it on. Now, instead of throwing out a well-loved, comfortable pair of shoes after a few months, I can restore the soles at home and extend the wear of my favorite shoes. I'll definitely be buying this again! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sugru saved my broken Herman Miller Aeron Chair and now I have an $800+ office chair back after using 2 packets($5 bucks. Recently bought a herman miller aeron chair on craigslist for 80 bucks.
The only problem was some fraying of the threads near the seat and a small hole(detachment of threads on the back of the chair) the size of 1/4 of a dime.
What fixed it? This!
I was able to place the black Sugru on the back and front of the troubled spots, left it alone to set for 24 hours and I now have a $800+ dollar office chair for the cost of 2 Sugru packets(roughly $5.00)
This stuff when it sets is strong, flexible, doesn't stain your clothes and it a miracle product when used to combine the right materials.
Only ones I wouldn't recommend to try and bond with this product is fiberglass to plastic or wood to wood. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very pleased. I was a little nervous about doing this at the last minute, but it actually turned out very pretty. I can imagine if I went out and bought all of these flowers and jewelry pieces separately it would have cost a pretty penny. This kit has been curated very well and for an excellent value. I literally put mine together the night before my baby shower in about 15-20 minutes. I highly recommend laying out your felt circles first, then the lace and placing the flowers how you think you might want them before actually gluing anything down. I used a hot glue gun because instant gratification is pretty nice and it works well without a mess. I was very pleased with the outcome and my sister has a great idea to use it as par of my newborn photos of my baby girl when she gets here in a few weeks. I definitely would recommend this product to a friend or family member. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The one I just bought is plain crap. Won't cut even paper in the inner half of the blades. Save your $$$Money buy something else. The one I just bought is plain crap. The outer half of the blades (from tip to half-ways in) does indeed cut OK.
But the inner half (from half-ways in to the hinge) has a pretty wide space separating the blades and won't cut a sheet of paper.
Looking at these closed scissors sideways into the light, one can distinctly see a gap of like maybe 1/64th of an inch running from hinge to halfway point. And these are brand new. Just arrived in their bubble display package. I was toying with the idea of photographing this blatant gap and publishing it here, but then decided not too. I'm not that good a photographer to be able to have such a picture come out as it should.
I just lost a pair of wonderful and precise-cutting scissors because the plastic handle broke off (the blades themselves still ok, but now useless). So I bought these because of all the good reviews. BAD MISTAKE! Upon further look I see that many of the good reviews are from professional non-purchasing reviewers. I'm sending the thing back. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Clean burning, great for scents. This is my choice for making candles. Soy wax is great for scented candles, burns clean and cleans up with isopropyl alcohol. The Candlescience.com website is a great source for choosing kinds of wax, wick sizes, troubleshooting and videos for beginners and experienced candle makers. I use this particular wax with Candlescience's fragrances, but have also used essential oils. My favorite project is using one pound of soy wax with #10 eco wicks, poured into half pint Ball or Kerr jars. I use about 30-40 drops orange oil and 10 drops peppermint for a fresh citrus with a hint of mint. One pound of wax makes about 4 candles. Check out the color chip sampler. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Overall very happy. I used This to cut 'standard' .75L wine bottles to use as centerpieces for my wedding, and I will say I was very pleased. I agree, one score is enough, and make an effort to apply even pressure as you score, without pushing so hard that you break the bottle! Then I had a tea pot going of hot water, and a pitcher of ice water. If you alternate between hot/cold, rotating the bottle slowly as you pour, I found they Break usually within two rounds. One thing to note, if you find you have a shard or two that does not break off above the score line, continue with the hot/cold water, and use something to gently tap the piece of glass, and it also always breaks off at the score.
On a safety note, if you pla on sanding for smooth edges, use a respirator to keep from inhaling glass particles.
I did not have success with 1.5L bottles on this, but more finagling may have helped. I would say plan on having to discard 20-25% of your bottles based on uneven breaks, thicker glass, etc. but overall very useful product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Somehow more plastic than what I've remembered from few years back. When I was in photography school a decade ago, I used one of Logan's similar models to cut my mats for critique quite often.
Now I had the desire to purchase one to do custom matting at home. And when I received the product, I was somewhat disappointed. The bevel cutter's knob used to be full metal. Now it's full plastic. Feels lighter and harder to glide on the paper. The straight cutter is now made of full plastic except the screws and blades, also feels less smooth when gliding.
However, despite concerns, my first mat came out absolutely perfect, so does the second. So I would say that yes they skimped on cheaper materials, but the quality hasn't being compromised too much...
I would gladly pay more to buy the metal straight cutter and bevel cutter with metal knob if there is such option. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Limited use and not as good as the original. I have the original also and in both cases, it works best to have the device sitting on the counter, cutting just the very very bottom. To cut higher on a bottle, you'll want to suspend it over two boxes or two pieces of wood to keep it level. Otherwise your score line spirals around the bottle.
This jr has very limited use. And it is NOT a neck cutter, again, it lacks the stability to sit at the base of the neck. The only way to cut a bottle neck is balance it on supporting pieces and squeeze it really tight. The rubber wheels do not form a tight circle around the neck. They come together in more of an oval. If you can manage to keep the bottle rotating while maintaining solid contact with your counter AND keep the clamp pressed firmly against whatever base you rig together than you can get wonderful scores and great cuts. But both products have the tendency to grab and lift the bottle up slightly here and then slightly there. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love it. I bought this to make molds of the clay cabochons I make. It does have a fast set up time, but it blends together easily and quickly so if you prepare your project before time, you shouldn't have any problems. I also love how you can bake clay items right inside the mold--which comes in handy making polymer clay cupcake bases or thin items like polymer clay dishes and frame settings. I have been using this product for a few months and would recommend it to anyone who wants to cast molds for small items.
A couple of quick tips:
- Have everything you want to mold set out in front of you and mold one at a time.
- Set a stopwatch to ensure you haven't went over the set-up time.
- Press your object in slowly and with even pressure to avoid air bubbles. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Bait and switch. I was totally expecting a different product. I am disappointed in the number of bright coral, neon green, and a weird bright blue/purple? colors that I find offensive. I bought this pack originally a couple of years ago and it had beautiful, rich colors that you could use for any number and styles of layouts. I don't even know what to do with this stack. I bought one for me and for my friend for Christmas and had to ask her to talk me off the ledge about the colors and she didn't seem to thrilled about the new colors either. The cover of the paper stack would indicate that you are getting the old colors, but when I got the delivery and opened the box, the cover says All New Colors! I don't want all new colors, thank you but no thank you, could you please tell me if you still have a couple of the old color paper stacks laying around somewhere so I can exchange them??? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not Simple to Use. Buy a Swifter When You Buy This Winder. When I ordered this, I imagined it would be simple to use as well as a time saver, given the simplicity of the yarn winder. Now that I have used it, I am finding that it takes significantly more time than I expected. .When I used it to rewind frogged DK yarn. I found that I was wasting yarn because I was not winding off a swift. I found my hank was getting knotted up as I reached the end of the hank. I was forced to cut my yarn because it was tangled at the end of the hank. If I had a swift, it would have been much easier and wasted less yarn.
My balls of yarn are lopsided when I take them off the winder. Also some are tightly wound and other are loosely wound. If I did not pay close attention to my winding, then my yarn would wrapping itself around the base of the winder. I recognize that my experience would have different if I had used a swifter. Also if you are using frogged yarn that unsure whether you will have enough yarn for your project, then I suggest you wind your yarn by hand or off a swift, The amount of frogged yarn that I lose using this winder was not acceptable. Also I would wind super expensive yarn on this winder unless you are using a swift.
I feel the product description should have recommended the purchase of a swift. I don't know if there are better winders, but I was not satisfied with this winder. Using it too long for me. In closing, I would suggest buyer beware or try out this product before you purchase it. The instructions will not help you solve resulting problems from using this winder. Also, have a box for storing your wound yarn as the balls are so loosely wound that you can't put them in a tote bag without the yarn coming off the ball. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great value, trusted brand, a few suggestions. I bought this, firstly because Mod Podge is a trusted brand and universally used and secondly, because of the price. Compared to previous glue I used, this was a great deal! I have a 3000 piece puzzle that I just finished, and I wanted to preserve my work.
Some pros:
-Nice finish, although it is a white glue, it dries clear and it isn't too shiny or distracting from the puzzle itself
-Plenty of glue to work with, I didn't run out with my 3000 piece
-Dries fast! Was pleasantly surprised by how quickly the glue set
-Easy clean up, warm water and some soap does the trick
Cons:
-No applicator, I had to makeshift an applicator with an old plastic checkbook cover in order to spread the glue evenly. Don't buy something extra, just use something from home, it's not a big deal
-Thin, you will definitely need multiple coats to ensure a secure finish (there is enough glue for this, so don't worry about it, just be prepared)
Tips: The nice thing with this glue is that you can see exactly how much glue is in each crevice when you spread it. Focus on the cracks!!! Make sure that each of the crevices are full with glue and don't glob on top of the actual pieces
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Cheap, but adequate for light use. I'm using the hot knife attachment to cut 1/2" thick foam rubber mats. The blade cuts cleanly and smoothly after it reaches temperature. However, it cools quickly in the foam and there's always the fear that the thin metal will break.
The bigger problem is how the blade attaches to the handle. The blade screw is inserted through a bushing and screws into the handle. It's tough to tighten and regularly works loose. The last time I tightened it the screw broke off down in the handle.
I'll order another one simply because it's cheap and pretty much exactly what I need for my one-shot project, but I'm disappointed at the overall poor quality. Do not by this if you have heavy duty work or need something that will last a long time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
works well, made well. this unit feels and looks like a well made device. it came with 10 glue sticks as advertised (standard size sticks, approx 10" long). i haven't experimented with the temperature setting feature other than to use the 130F setting for the included sticks. as seen in the pic, the nozzle is small enough to fit into tight spaces, approx 3/16 x 1/2 inch. my first use was to make a casting to repair a frayed iphone charger cable. i think 'most anyone will be quite happy with this unit.
the only, admittedly minor, drawback is that it will take approx half a 10" glue stick to get started and there is no way really of removing that half stick if you want to change glue stick types. that's pretty typical for glue guns of this ilk tho. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Inferior Quality Paper. Just a heads up that this paper is not a good quality at all! Although it varies by color, the majority is very thin, some almost thin enough to compare to mulberry paper. I usually order my Lokta paper from quality art paper suppliers, but needed a variety of colors quickly for a last minute project so purchased these. There is not a thickness stated in the item description, and I am not aware that Lokta paper comes in varying thicknesses, as I have never had to choose or specify a thickness anywhere I have purchased in the past. What a terrible disappointment, especially for the price paid! I would not purchase again or recommend. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This paint is non toxic. I purchased this mega face paint and body paint for my grandchildren. They like to play dress up and pretend during their play sessions. This paint set is FDA approved and safe and gentle on your children's skin.
This kit contains ten bright, vivid colors plus two body glitter pots of paint, two double sided applicators, two long handled brushes and two sponges. These paints are great, they allow you to use them over and over again and do not do harm to your skin, just wash off when you are done. Just add a little water to these paints to apply, the paint dries smooth and will not crack or smear.
I received this paint to use, review and to give my honest opinion about it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Smells TERRIBLE. I just purchased a block of this wax on April 17. The intended use was for a period crafting project, where I was coating the inside of a wooden mug with beeswax to make it food safe. The wax arrived quickly and had a neat packaging. When I opened it however, it smelled burned and rancid! It was incredibly unpleasant.
I thought "maybe this is what all raw beeswax is like?" I went to a local apiary and got 2 pounds of their beeswax for the same price per pound. That wax had a very pleasant aroma and wasn't so bright yellow in color.
Im not sure what this is supposed to be used for, but its listed as "cosmetics grade".
I wouldn't put this stuff in ANYTHING that was going to be on my face or lips.
I see that have a good rating so maybe I just got a bad block or something, but Im not sure I can trust anything from this company again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Extremely Sharp, Small yet Sturdy. These scissors are as sharp as they come, and the size is really what you need for certain things - cutting tight inside corners on stencils, for example. However they're pretty comfortable and don't flex in your hand like you might expect, even under relatively thick (15mil) plastic sheet.
The pivot is made of the same plastic as the handle, and there's a Phillips head screw holding the two halves together. This isn't relevant to most, but if you need to take them apart for some reason, with these you can, with most others, you can't.
As always, Amazon had the best price around. Both the Hobby Lobby and the Jo Ann Fabrics near me wanted (literally) three times what I paid - $24 vs $8. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
LOVE THIS STUFF. This product is of great quality. With most kits you receive a sub-par brush. That was not the case for this set!
My list of Pros:
Product comes in a sturdy case that stays closed when in a carry bag for easy transportation!
Has removable snap into place trays for each color!
Colors go on smoothly and cover very well.
Colors are very solid and vibrant
Applies true to color
The amount of paint you receive per color is far greater than that of many other brands.
Included brush is of high quality and is very durable.
No irritation
Stays on and washes off easily!
Cons: None at all! This is our second set.
My daughter is extremely happy that I got this as a second set for her! I will most definitely be purchasing the face paints for as long as she chooses to do face painting. Such great quality even compared to Snazaroo!...
I recommend this product to those who love to face paint as my daughter does as well as for dress-up occasions such as Halloween.
I received this product at a discounted rate for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
LOVE BEESWAX! info on SMELL & COLOR. First of all this stuff is a mircle product. I absolutely adore it. I'm getting my parents new cutting boards for Christmas and making them some "whipped wood butter" to go with it. They had beautiful wood cutting boards before but whoever sold them to them NEVER told them about proper use & care. They never oiled them or cleaned them correctly so I am going to fix that issue! For those wondering what the NSF have decided as far as cutting board safety & most sanitary etc. There is no ONE definite answer but they recommend having 2 cutting boards...1 plastic and 1 wood. Plastic for your raw meat that can be put in the dishwasher & (if you use it) bleached with 2 Tbsp bleach per gallon of water or you could spray it with (order isn't important vinegar & then spray it with hydrogen peroxide but DO NOT MIX THESE IN THE SAME BOTTLE. It forms a lethal gas. One after the other is fine though.) Anyway the wood one they recommend for everything else other than your raw meat. I like having a few various sizes of wooden cutting boards so I'm going to need a LOT of this stuff. I'm so excited. I'm also going to get sets of the large, inexpensive bamboo utensils on Amazon & paint the ends various colors & then will use the wood beeswax butter to maintain them. That's another item that is now ruined of my parents that is now cracked & ruined. Use the recipe they provided below and your wooden kitchen supplies & even household furniture will stay looking amazing FOREVER well almost lol. But if you use it on one side & compare it's like night and day!
Color & smell issue: First off this company is a large & also carry other products in addition to having on hand items like packing supplies such as boxes, plastic tape, plastic bags, towels/rags, rotator belts, machines, where do you work?? Could you ship out an item to a customer tomorrow & have it smell 100% odor free??? I HIGHLY doubt it. PLUS then it goes to Amazon, which we all know is HIGE & has millions of products where it is most likely repackaged & smells just tend to get into some packaging esp for items that are pretty scentless & pick up odors very easily. I really DON'T think this is a reflection of the beeswax itself but more just from the manufacturing processes it goes through. Ok now- COLOR. Naturally beeswax varies in color, it does not all come out looking EXACTLY THE SAME. That being said, white beeswax, which is bleached without chemicals, normally just using the beautiful sun so you may buy white beeswax from one company and it will be whiter than white beeswax from another. It's impossible to replicate the color of a natural item & process EXACTLY. For the price esp this beeswax is great and a bargain!! Can't wait to try making candles next!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This swift is not fancy and it isn't even very nice. Actually. Why oh why have I delayed so long in getting a swift and a ball winder???? I will never again have to find a willing friend with long arms, or confiscate kitchen chairs turned upside down. This swift is not fancy and it isn't even very nice. Actually, it is somewhat like buying a really cheap umbrella. All the metal parts are sharp and the plastic feels cheap. But, for the price, it is perfectly functional and has not given me a speck of trouble. Sure, I would prefer a lovely wooden one...but this one will be just fine and I'll spend the difference in what I would have spent on my yarn stash! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not good for textured fabric and/or delicate designs. This probably works great with larger, broader designs on smooth surfaces. However, I tried to apply a delicate die cut of vines to a textured fabric (a faux-leather) and it did not work at all. Running it through the die cutter, with parchment over it as the instructions said, resulted in the backing coming off the adhesive. When I finally did get the backing to stay on one (after three attempts, wasting tons of the product...) and adhered it to a test scrap of fabric (with my iron set to medium heat, the design covered in parchment, for thirty seconds, just like the directions say), when I pulled the backing off the adhesive came up with it in some of the thinner, more delicate areas. I tried to reheat those areas to get it back down, but it just wouldn't stick, resulting in a broken image. Very glad I thought to test this first, otherwise my fabric would have been ruined!
I think the problem was the texture of the faux-leather. I could not see anywhere it specified not to use on textured fabric (and in fact the Amazon description says specifically that it's great for porous surfaces). I'm very displeased with this, as I don't do gold/silver leafing very often and can't imagine needing this for anything else. This was a total waste of money. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for Origami. If you've ever bought a package of origami paper, they include one sheet of 6x6 inch gold foil paper. This is the exact same product. It behaves to folding the same way as the paper you expect to.
This is NOT for amateur origami.
This paper is thinner than printer paper, and it is thinner than origami paper. It's not "Like a candy wrapper" as some reviews have said. It is what origami artists expect it to be. And most importantly, it is able to not only hold shape well, but fold things so small that you shouldn't be able to make them. I've already folded a wasp that is impossible to make with A4 printer paper, with just a square of the 3x3 version of this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good Troll Paint. I know there are Homestucks checking this stuff out, thinking "should I spend so much? It's just paint." Well, I think you should for the following reasons:
1. It did not irritate my skin. This is one of the few paints that I have used on a large part of my body and not had irritation or peeling. Even some facepaints they would use at a fair did that.
2. It is water-based and washes off VERY easily. Just warm water on a washcloth and it comes right off. (Just beware of sweat and use a good sealant) You won't spend a bunch of time scrubbing roughly at your skin trying to get it all off.
3. It comes off easily, which makes it a good protective layer between your skin and any less-easy-to-remove paints that you may want to add to your cosplay(for example, blood spatters of acrylic)
4. The color is just right (just like in the picture) so you don't have to mix the Dark Grey with the White yourself. (also cheaper to get just one, just sayin')
5. There is plenty in this size container to serve your needs for a while. I've done full face 2 times now plus a full arm, and I'm barely 1/10 of the way into it. When you add water, it really does give you a lot of paint. This 18ml container is about the size of my palm. and about 1/2 inch deep.
One last note for my troll friends. This works really well for the face/neck, which won't really be rubbing or bumping into anything. However, I super-duper recommend making some armsocks for your arms instead of using paint, because people will run into you and they will get annoyed if any comes off on their costumes. Also! Don't be a dumb(like me) and paint the palm of your hand. Yes, it's correct for the character. No, nobody wants you to leave paint smudges on their camera/phone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best sticker paper out there - far better than Avery. This is the highest quality, easiest to use sticker paper I have come across.
UNLIKE the Avery brand, it adheres to both textured and slick surfaces, including all kinds of binders and dividers. Also, it STAYS there!
Also, the back of the page is slit vertically, making it very easy to peel. Also, there are many more slits than on the Avery sheets, making it more likely that whatever you cut out will have a slit to use for peeling. The back of the page is not printed, so the slits are easy to locate for peeling, unlike the Avery brand.
The paper itself is a very bright white, and a nice, sturdy thickness. It takes inkjet ink beautifully.
It's the best out there! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for the price. I purchased this set to use for sculpting putty and the like for models/figures and they're very nice for the price I paid. They come in a relatively cheap case but that's not really a downside as the case rolls nicely and does a fine job, most of mine were packaged with red rubber sleeves over the tool surfaces (the ones that lacked them are of sizes and shapes not conducive to the size of rubber sleeves used) and they spread and flatten and sculpt quite well for the price. The stainless construction makes them pretty easy to clean as well, and the variety of tools offered on the double-ended handles affords many sculpting options | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
okay for the price, but the fumes are awful. As a whole, this product is okay. It's a decent polymer clay for a decent price. A little harder than more commonly used clays, but a little mineral oil softened it enough for my liking. The colors blended well and I found that I liked the more solid consistency, since I'm still a novice and the sturdy texture meant I could abuse unfinished pieces with clumsy hands and they wouldn't get bent out of shape.
HOWEVER the fumes are quite unbearable!! The smell is not unlike inflatable pool toys fresh out of the package. It's not so strong that you can smell an open package across a room, but when you are working with it so close to your face for an extended period of time it can become quite nauseating. I am sensitive to chemical fumes as it is, so after only an hour or so of mixing and conditioning, I had a pounding headache. Placing a fan nearby to circulate the air helped a little bit, but not much. This brand also cooks at a different temperature and time than the majority of other brands, so it can be difficult to mix with an existing collection.
Overall, if you are on a budget and have a high tolerance for chemical fumes, then this may be the clay for you. But personally I feel that the quality and fumes are NOT WORTH saving a few dollars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not As Described. These 'boards' are just flimsy pieces of coated paper- no thicker than card stock. The description says that the dimensions are 11" x 13" x 1". That it would be 1" tall suggests a certain amount of thickness to the 'boards' when stacked. But these all together are only a few millimeters thick. I really don't understand why these are called boards when real scratchboards are just that- a hard piece of wood or corrugated fiber coated with clay and ink. The scratchboards I wanted to buy cannot be bent or rolled and there's no danger of scratching right through them (as they are not simply paper). These, on the other hand, are almost exactly just coated construction paper. It's not worth the money or effort to get a return on them, but all others beware: these are not 'boards'. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Affordable set of multipurpose hobby tools. Bought these for sculpting and scraping putty for scale models, and they're perfect for that. My order came with a cheap vinyl case like the other reviewers mentioned and the bladed tools and sharper picks were covered with a protective coating to prevent puncture of the case and the package (just a little bit of rubber tubing slipped over the ends.) The packaging was also labelled with a California Prop 65 warning (product may contain materials known to cause cancer or reproductive harm) - I assumed this is referring to the polishing/finishing materials or some of the packaging and not the tools themselves, but I wouldn't want to use them for any sort of dental work either way. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
An Excellent Gift . As a gift, the "Twistz Bandz Rainbow Loom" is an excellent choice. Our friend's nine-year old granddaughter loved our gift of this item. She has been "manufacturing" bracelets since receiving it. The sense of creative accomplishment and the satisfaction that comes from making and sharing something with friends is a real plus.
You may want to order additional bands when you order "Twistz Bandz Rainbow Loom". YouTube videos provide, beyond what is included with your loom, a good source for information about creating bracelets and other items.
You may want to check the internet for pricing on this item as it varies greatly. When I purchased this from the Amazon Marketplace, it was under $15 and shipping was less than $4.
Although some may see "Twistz Bandz Rainbow Loom" as a current fad, it is definitely a worthwhile purchase. Five stars, absolutely! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good for crafts and as well as painting. Many hardware stores provide free paint sticks for those who buy paint. So why would someone want these paint sticks? First, if you want more sticks then it feels comfortable to take at no cost. Second, because they much nicer and can be used for other projects. They are made from birch and have been sanded to be very smooth. They are also slight stiffer and thicker. And, unlike the free sticks, these have no logos.
Yes, they work great as paint stirrers. Their stiffness and smooth finish good stirrers. But my main use for them is different. I use them to make shuttles and guides for weaving. Weaving shuttles and guides are fairly expensive but all they are thin sticks with tapers ends. It really helps that these paints stick are nicely polished, because rough finish catches on threads. My first hand-made shuttle was made from a freebie paint stirrer and I had to spend time polishing it myself with sand paper to get rid of rough spots and edges. When I weave with many colors it saves a lot of time to have many shuttles so now I finally will have enough to go wild with many colors.
Each stick is 12" long and slight over 1" wide.
I received these stirrers for evaluation and review. This will make nice stirrers and also good for crafters to make something else out of them.
Ali Julia review | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Stiff to open and close, but very good traveling/pocket scissors. I read other reviews and bought them anyways. Yes, they are stiff and hard to open. They are a little hard to close. They are also a decent pair of small scissors.
The trick is to open one handle at a time without opening the scissors up. The same with closing. I have no problems with it. In use, they were a bit stiff at first but I put a tiny drop of sewing machine oil in the pivot,and wiped away any excess to keep it from getting into the folding handles. Those do need to stay stiff. It felt a lot better after the oil.
The outside edges are rough. It does not say Fiskars anywhere on the product. It does on the packaging. I also did buy it from a large Fiskars dealer so I know they are real. I do like that they are a lot bigger than the cheap Chinese folding scissors. They work a lot better, too.
It is a little shorter and significantly lighter than my Victorinox Ambassador, which I mainly bought for the scissors. I really like these scissors a lot better than those in the Swiss Army knife. I bought mine for just under $6 with a 40% Michaels Coupon. Considering the alternatives in knives and multi tools, this is a pretty good bargain, especially if you need real scissors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Simply Great Stuff. This is a super adhesive for anyone doing any kind of paper crafting. I find it especially useful for 3D projects like boxes, books, anything you want to adhere PERMANENTLY. It absolutely works as advertised, and this is one of the best prices I've seen for it as well. It's not cheap compared to the "other" tape runners, but if you are making a scrapbook or box that you want to last forever, this is the best adhesive for that kind of project. The fact that it comes in multiple widths is also a bonus. I use Teflon scissors to cut this, as it sticks to your scissors. Also, you can cut it as narrow as you need. Simply put, this is great stuff, and it's much cheaper here than at a local craft store. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easiest way to turn comfortable shoes into dance shoes. I've tried doing my own shoes, after I paid a guy $40 to do pair years ago (that are still good), but no glue that's store-bought seems to work. I even tried E6000. With this self-adhesive sole material, there is no mess, it's easy to get on, and I've had no issues with the sides coming up.
With the amount of time I spent trying my own glue solutions, and all the cleanup needed, this is a MUCH better option!! If you put in the time and carefully do the cutout (a slight amount beyond the edge of the sole material on the shoe, you will be extremely happy, and it's definitely cheaper than $100+ dance shoes.
I went to Dillards and picked up a pair of Sperry deck shoes that were on sale for less than $20, spent about an hour cutting out both sides, stuck it on and I was done! I let then sit overnight after walking around on them, just in case the adhesive needed to "cure". Went out dancing the next night and they were great!
These are cut-to-fit, so they were good. If your shoe size is around 12 mens or larger and you want one solid piece for your sole, then you will likely need to get two of these. I have an 11 mens and it just barely fit the length of the material.
I wish they had grey material for when you want to suede white or light-colored shoes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The funny thing is. I am underwhelmed by this paper. It is too thick and opaque, there is too much drag and the fibers loosened under a sharp nib. The funny thing is, Strathmore already made a great paper for calligraphy, they just did not label or advertise it as such. That paper is called Strathmore Layout Bond.
I am just an amateur calligrapher, but early on in my training my calligraphy teacher told us to buy and use Strathmore Layout Bond for our work. She was a wise teacher, and that Layout Bond was pricey but perfect. The ink held well, the drag was minimal, the fiber did not loosen even under the sharp tip of a Comic G nib (which I love for pointed pen work) and it was very easy to see through the paper for tracing. This Strathmore Calligraphy paper does not measure up to the Layout Bond. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Butter Just A Bit Smelly/Oily. <div id="video-block-R32A881UR8SCZV" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B16r-WKVziS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91t8EPyTHAS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> When I opened the shea butter, I found that it was very clumpy. However, there's an easy fix by just heating the product through warm water so that the shea butter transforms into liquid form and you can either refrigerate or put it in the freezer (depends on how quick you want the results) and then it'll stay completely soft and smooth. One thing you do not want to do is put the product in a high-temperature environment, or you might just wind up having to repeat the process so keep it in a cool place. The reason I knocked off a star was that I wasn't too happy with the smell, and the product is very oily, so I do not see myself using it as frequently, but that's just my honest opinion.
'***I did receive this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. I am always 100% honest and fair when I review products. I believe everyone deserves trustworthy perspectives when they are about to purchase a product.*** | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice tough paper with some useful colors. The 12"x12" 'glitter cardstock stack' is a bit pricey, but it is perfect for using in my <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Pazzles-Creative-Cutter-Inspiration-Cc04-12-Inch-Computerized-Die-Cut-Machine/dp/B00194G564/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Pazzles Creative Cutter Inspiration Cc04 12-Inch Computerized Die Cut Machine</a>, as the paper is quite tough and is useful for making greeting card text labels such as 'Happy Birthday' or 'Merry Christmas.'
The glitter is embedded in the paper and does not rub off. The paper is not as glittery as, say, <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Petaloo-Glitter-Paper-Sheets-Red-White-Pink-and-Chocolate/dp/B002FW8EPO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Petaloo - Glitter Paper Sheets - Red White Pink and Chocolate</a>. I'd call the effect more of a subdued glimmer.
I'm not totally crazy about the color selection. The light pink is quite subdued, almost dusty-looking. The coral doesn't go very well with any of my other paper. However the white is very nice for wedding cards, the blues are quite pretty, and the silver is perfect for Christmas card die-cuts. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It winds a nice ball, what more do you want. I know it is bad for the yarn, but I ball all my yarn as soon as I buy it. I think it is just easier to store it that way, plus a tight cake of <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Noro-Kureyon-170-Yarn/dp/B003D25VZQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Noro Kureyon 170 Yarn</a> is a thing of beauty in its own right. Oh, and I buy a LOT of yarn. This winder gets endless use and so far has held up really well. I don't doubt there are better ones, but for the price, it is outstanding. I love being able to make neat center pull balls. I have would 150g balls of fingering weight yarn without a problem, but wouldn't try it with anything much heavier.
This purchase was actually a gift for my grandma, and she loves it. My only tip is adding a piece of tape to hold the yarn down on top makes it much less stressful winding up a ball. Any tape will do, but I am partial to <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Alvin-Drafting-Dots-500Ct/dp/B001DKMARM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Alvin Drafting Dots 500Ct</a>.
I hope ya'll a BALL! HA! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
easy to use, requires patience to set up; look at backstrap looms. I just pulled this loom out of storage (saved by my mother from when I had it 30 years ago!) and set it up for my very eager 8 year old. She has previously done paper and grass weaving, and just learned how to knit. She loves the loom, which has stood up to a great deal of use (and even more storage). She watched part of the set up this time, and I've let her know I will do it once more, and will help her once after that -- then I'm done with set-up duty. She's been weaving for about an hour, and has about 9 inches of cloth, I think. Also check out backstrap looms. I set up my 4 3/4 year old with an off-the-cuff one out of posterboard since she was interested in the other loom. She's off and running. I'll make her a sturdier one (or buy one for her) since she's sticking with it and that loom didn't seem to make it into the "keep forever" boxes from my chiildhood. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It works. It actually works! My plastic frame glasses broke over a year ago and I tried many different glues, but none would hold. The break was on an odd angle and the pieces would just slide apart, nothing I tried could dry fast enough without slipping all over (and glueing my fingers together in the process). I cobbled them together with duct tape & hot glue and decided to just never leave the house again. The first time I saw that magical infomercial I couldn't wait to get my hands on some. I was skeptical, but it worked perfectly. I did need a helping hand to zap the light while I held the pieces in place, the glue isn't very sticky on its own...but I was very surprised with the results and I'm looking forward to finally leaving the house tomorrow. Thank you 5 Second Fix! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Transforms the kite flying experience, really. If kite reels were stocked everywhere kites were sold, more people would fly kites, and fly them more often.
This tool is so great it's truly transformative. For flying a regular kite it's terrific, but it's so helpful in flying my big 60-foot tailed dragon kite that I really don't know how anyone would manage without it. The ability to so quickly and precisely maintain line tension in variable winds or with a fussy kite makes ALL the difference. If I didn't have a kite reel I wouldn't even bother to get my dragon kite out unless the wind was JUST PERFECT for it. It'd be so hard to fly without it that it wouldn't be worth the frustration. And when is the wind "perfect", anyway?
I agree with the other reviews about the bearings sometimes being tricky... our first one of these reels eventually got so gummed up in the bearings that it was useless, but after reading these reviews we'll try the blast-of-air technique and see if that doesn't work better than just lubrication alone.
If you don't have a kite reel, GET ONE. You'll be so glad you did. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
No problems, great product. I haven't heard any complaints from the wife since I got this for her... This glue gun has been great so far!
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My wife has used this product to create many, many, many hairbows. I'd have to say that if I were a little girl, that I'd be in heaven with how many bows she's created! My daughters have picked out so many colors of ribbon that I'm not sure how we will be able to afford all of it, but the wife is happy to do it for the girls. It is amazing to see how much joy just a little bit of ribbon and glue can do for a child! This glue gun has been a miracle product for me because I've seen the prices some people sell these bows, like my wife's bows, at. I guess we will turn out even after all of this is said and done... It was either buy this and ribbon, or spend alot of money on bows that my children get interested in. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So far so good. I used this to repair a leather car . I wanted to wait awhile before I reviewed this product. I wanted to make sure it would act as described. So far so good. I used this to repair a leather car seat the had apparently been cut with something. Probably someone had something in the pocket and getting out of the car it sliced into the edge of the seat. In a very awkward spot. Almost right on the edge near the binding. I cut a small piece of ridged interfacing to put under the fabric. Glued it down and let it sit overnight. It sealed very well and is still holding. The rip now looks like a crease in the leather fabric. This works very well. I put the seal back over top of the bottle hoping to lengthen the shelf life. I read here that once opened it has a tendency to harden in the bottle, We will see how well that works. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
larger pair works great for felt, smaller pair not so much. I bought these to cut felt with. I needed the small scissors for more detailed pieces that I was worried the larger scissors wouldn't be able to cut very well. I am very happy with the larger size scissors in the pack. They are able to cut through the felt with ease so I imagine they would work well with all fabrics. The smaller scissors didn't do as good of a job to cut through the felt, which was disappointing. I haven't tried them on other fabrics, so I don't yet know how well they would work for fabric other than felt. I'm going to go ahead and keep them though because the larger pair works perfect on felt. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not what I was looking for but not too bad. I bought this thinking it was washi tape. However, after receiving it, I was kind of disappointed.
The colors in the original post seem misleading. The "hot pink" is more of a Pepto Bismal color and the "gold" isn't as bright as I'd like it but I still plan on using it to decorate my planner.
I love the designs! Each color has their own "lace" design.
Once I figured out that you actually have to peel the plastic backing off to use the adhesive side, it worked like a charm. It was easy to cut and worked great for what I'm using it for!
Not all of the pieces for the design are taken out so the design varies throughout just a tad [example: some pieces in the "bow" of the black weren't taken out so some bows look fuller than others].
I'm overall happy and will still use them but will not be purchasing them again in the future. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
WOW! I'm Impressed. After many failed attempts with other bottle cutters, I splurged and ordered the Creator's Bottle Cutter. WOW! The first bottle I cut was perfect! I hope it's not a "fluke". I did try another bottle that was very odd-shaped and that one cracked vertically. So, bottom line for me is to stick to round bottles. I will experiment with other shapes in the future when I can get my hands on more bottles. As far as I'm concerned, this device is well worth the money.
UPDATE: Acquired seven more bottles and TOTAL SUCCESS WITH EVERY BOTTLE. As I mentioned previously, the cutter was a little "pricey" but worth every penny considering it eliminated all "frustration" on my part. Be sure to use the enclosed red bands. They really helped. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not as pictured. While I assumed from the recent reviews that this would be a good product, I found it greatly lacking. For one, my wooden molding tool was chipped and splintered, which I could see even while it was in the package. This I could have put off with, as I could sand and re-carve the chipped section of the tool. However, my kit did not come with a WIRE CLAY CUTTER! I was highly upset, as I needed these tools for my ceramics class ASAP. Only having 7/8ths of my pottery kit is not acceptable.
**EDIT** After filing a claim, I was sent a complete set of tools via rush order. It still meant that I went a week with an inferior tool set, but I'm glad they responded so quickly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Make sure this is the correct product you need and not be an idiot like me lol. Okay, so this is a very subjected rating and mostly my fault with partial blame to Smooth-Cast.
I was looking for rubber silicon mold mix and came across one of their other products (the correct one I needed) and made note of the rating of it and the brand to come back to if I wanted. After going over and looking at other options I came back to this one (the wrong product but correct brand)
So now I just finished making my "mold" and now my hand made product I was trying to mold is stuck permanently in the hard plastic.
So the product preformed beautifully and as advertised but my complaint is that ALL OF THE PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING FROM THIS BRAND LOOK SO ALIKE I MADE THIS REALLY BAD and honest $25 MISTAKE. That is literally the only complaint I have about this product and the reason its not a 5 star product in my mind. I was excited about finally making my nerd project a reality and in my haste messed up. Hope non of you guys and gals make the same mistake xD (p.s. not even mad just disappointed I now have to start from scratch | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
And we certainly wasted some transferring dabs of paints to the several painters . We painted hundreds of mostly children's faces at our recent church's Pumpkin Patch which was a total of 9 days, lasting from 4-5 hrs. each day. I had bought small containers of Tag in black, white, red, yellow, blue, green & orange. On the schools days, we only painted designs on cheeks. On Saturdays, we often covered more area, doing masks of butterflies, batman, etc. The only paints I had to reorder were the black & white. There's approximately just a little less than 1/2 left in the other containers. And we certainly wasted some transferring dabs of paints to the several painters containers (mostly used ice cube trays). JUST A LITTLE OF THE TAG PAINTS COVER A LOT OF AREA.. Very, very pleased!
P. S. I watched a face painting professional's video on how to use face paints & got lots of help from that. She recommended good quality paints & Tag was at the top of her list. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A Very Nifty Piece of Hardware. I just got my 'Pencut' mini folding scissors from The Doodad Shop - and I like them!
A Japanese import item, these scissors fold to the size and shape of a pen, including a pocket clip. On opening the package, I immediately noticed the solid feel of a well-engineered product - no loose parts, no rattling, good weight in the hand. When I removed the cap and opened the scissors, I could clearly see that each scissor blade was the sharpened end of a solid metal piece, extending the full length of the handle section. That makes these scissors very strong for their size. The blades are fitted perfectly, too - they make that very slight 'scraping' noise when closing that a new, good-quality scissors should.
Because the blades are fitted so closely, the scissors offer about the same resistance on opening as they do closing, which is another mark of good quality. There are little lengths of nylon(?) that fold out of the handles, to form finger loops. These are very helpful in holding and working the scissors, and are much stronger than they look. They make using the scissors just like using a small pair of regular scissors - a really high-quality small pair of regular scissors.
There are also two somewhat mysterious sliding pieces, located next to the finger loops on each handle. As near as I can figure out, these have two functions: When slid up towards the blades, they help hold the finger loops closed, and when slid down, they provide an improved finger grip on the handles.
Plus - just in case you're not impressed yet - these scissors are also a true ambidextrous design. They work equally well for right- and left-handers. Just hold one handle, and swing the other 360 (completely around), and you've changed them from one handedness to the other. Apparently the sliding pieces can be popped off and moved to the opposite side of the handles, to provide the same finger grip in the left-handed configuration.
If there is any drawback to this product, it is only that the directions - like so many Japanese imports - are entirely in Japanese. That leaves us non-Japanese-reading folk to figure things out for ourselves, with the help of some tiny but beautifully precise diagrams. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great tool especially for the price. I was looking trying to find a wood burning tool to use just for writing with and didn't want anything too fancy or expensive and came across this one and the reviews seemed good and not too expensive either. The temperature control is nice and handy and it heats up in a few minutes. I had an issue too with my tip coming out and I was afraid if it was completely unthreaded but I just waited a few minutes for it to cool down and put it back and it works fine. This was after using it for over an hour.
It also comes with several different ends for different techniques, and a nice carrying case for everything too almost like a mini tackle box.
Only tip I didn't like was the transfer tool since I felt it didn't work well but the board I used was rough so it may have been why. I've used it for several hours and so far it works just as it did on day one. I use the rounded tip the most since I feel you get the best control with it and works the best. It is easy to use and it only took a few minutes to get the hang of it. The price is cheap but the quality of use is great ! From all the different ones I looked at this had the best reviews, lowest price, and seemed to come with more extra ends. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Solid construction, works as intended. Reverse thumb slot punch a nice addition. This item has easy to follow instructions, is fairly easy to use (a little tough with some cardstock), and creates nice looking pillow boxes. The construction is solid and seems as though it will last quite a while. As others have said, the size options are somewhat limited, but you can always use paper smaller than 4 inches. I was able to go all the way down to a 6x3-inch size. The 6-inch size is used for the folded width, so really the smallest you can go is around 3x3 boxes. They do get hard to open and close at that size though.
The reverse thumb slot punch on the other side works great for all sorts of other paper projects besides the pillow boxes, and gets more use than the box punch around here. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great place for soy wax. We haven't used it as yet. We ordered it to dip small pine cones at least 3-4 times per cone, and fix them for tree ornaments for a craft
show. Bees wax was suggested but the cost was out of our clubs range for making inexpensive ornaments. The price was just right for
the soy wax flakes. It came in one 10 lb bag in two days. Since the open bag would be difficult to store I divided the flakes into two large
plastic containers. We didn't realize how much 10 lb was. Now we will also be making jar candles. We will color the wax and use scents
from when we did make tall candles. I will paint designs on the jars. Thank you for what is going to be an affordable craft and fun experience.
We were glad to hear from others that they burn clean. We will definitely use this company again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works Well with Plenty Left Over. I actually bought a dragon kit online (inspired by Game of Thrones). I've never watched GOT, but I love dragons and I wanted one to carry around Ren Fairs with me. The Apoxie Sculpt worked wonderfully and I'm sure I'll be using it with future products. The product is a bit too sticky to work with at first, but after a little wait it's great to work with. Once it starts drying though, you better be done. It dries quicker than I expected, should have done each part separately, I just did too much at once.
In all, it works great and it has held up very well. It's very durable and I can see why it's recommended for the kit more so than Super Sculpey. (The artist selling the kit no longer recommends Sculpey and I can see why.) I still have enough of this to do many more projects, can't wait! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
excellent. This is the perfect paper for sophisticated origami designs that reveal both sides in the final design. I would not suggest this for your six year old folding cranes as this paper is thinner than many more common types and therefore more prone to wrinkling and tearing. If however you have mastered origamido butterflies and need two "show" faces this is the right stuff - at least until you start making your own paper. For the expert level folder a worthwhile investment. Would be nice if it came in different sizes. The variety of colors is not too numerous, but the colors on opposite sides are bright, vividly different and complimentary. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
You get what you pay for. Lesson in reading the description CAREFULLY. Described as 8 mm x 7mm, and if you use these, you know that the grip length is the important one. you need enough, but usually you get a screw set slightly shorter, so that you compress the materials you are joining together when you tighten it down. These turned out to be shorter than described, should have been 0.276 inches, were 0.238, about 13 % under size. If you use these with kydex, they would be about perfect for 4 layers of .060 or 3 of .080, so not a problem for me but if you want the full size of 7 mm, you may need a longer screw. screw thread tolerance is loose, so careful tightening. finish looks okay, but not great. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
When used in multiples and soaked, works great for beeswax candles. This was my first attempt with wood candle wicks, but I heard that they worked well for beeswax candles. I have been using candle holders, and have found that smaller containers (3" diameter) burn well with 2 'wicks', and larger mason jar candles work well with 3 'wicks'. I haven't experimented too much between soaking in olive oil for 15 minutes versus soaking in olive oil overnight, but the overnight soaking made a huge difference in the wick burning consistently without any relighting. The 15 minute soakers seemed to burn well for an hour or so, and then would go out. I'm still learning, but am thrilled to find an affordable wick that allows me to burn my beeswax candles. I don't get much of the 'crackling' that I see is expected from wood wicks, but I honestly was just after a wick that would work that wasn't too much of a hassle (like regular cotton etc.. wicks have been). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Westcott Scissors. Overall, these are nice scissors depending on what you plan to use them on. The blades are very sharp and easily cut through fabric or paper. The cut is smooth and the grip is comfortable. They are spring loaded, but I really didn't notice that this made a difference for me. They lock closed, but also come with a blade cover which I found myself using in place of the lock. They come with a lanyard, but mine kept popping off the scissors. This wasn't a big problem for me though since I don't typically want scissors around my neck. The blade size is where the on what you plan to use them on part comes in. If you're doing cross stitch or small, detailed crafts, they are perfect. If you're cutting fabric or larger paper, the blade is just too short. I tried to use them to wrap a present once and thought Id never get the paper cut. Im not dinging them a star for blade length though since it is clearly described and they're probably intended for things like small craft projects. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This worked much better than I expected. This worked much better than I expected. I had one large 2-3 inch tear and 2 small 1/2" tears in a distressed brown leather couch cushion. No patch would remotely match the color and texture of the leather so I purchased the closest one but it didn't matter because I applied the patch to the bottom side of the leather. I justs needed something that would stick and hold to the leather which this did perfectly. You couldn't do this with a hole that was missing material but for tears I would recommend doing what I did and apply it to the bottom side and just match the torn edges back up as close as you can. This way it looks like slight cut in the material and not a highly noticeable patch over the top. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Saved my couch and my shirt. I bought this for a small tear in our couch, and it did the job. Not only that, but I got an inexpensive shirt with a sheer nylon back. The nylon shredded and came away from the seam. I tried to sew it but so much had come away I realized it was going to just keep happening. I was actually walking it to the garbage when I remembered I had Tear Mender. I figured, "What the heck? It's going in the garbage anyhow...Maybe I'll get at least one more wear out of it." Well lo and behold, not only did it fix it, but of course the raveling stopped because the glue took care of that! Now my cheap shirt that looks cute will last the season, and the Tear Mender has paid for itself twice! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
My granddaughter and I made cards and decorated them with the tape. Oh what fun, what fun, what fun!!!!! This Washi Tape by Crafty Rabbit is just what is needed for a fun time with friends and family of all ages. It sticks to paper, metal, wood, plastic and probably other things. However, except for paper, it can be removed months later without harming the surface. It can be removed from paper easily in a day or so. This means it is totally re-adjustable. And, it leaves no sticky residue.
Last weekend I had family over and we "crafted." My daughter loves to do scrap-booking so she was thrilled to be able to use some of this tape on one of her pages. My granddaughter and I made cards and decorated them with the tape. And, my grandsons just covered cards with it. Everyone had a great time and we talked and talked.
One of the great things about this tape is that it is thin enough to show the color of the paper or medium it is placed on. If we wanted it to show it's full color, we used it on white but if we wanted another color to sort of shadow the background, we used a dark color. It really is amazing how different it looks on different backgrounds.
The tape is a little over 1/2" wide and strips can easily be placed next to each other to make it appear wider. Of the ones we used, it was sort of like lining up wallpaper... the patterns match exactly. The tape is approximately 32 feet long. That's enough to put a strip along one 10' wide room. That's a lot of tape. And there are 8 different patterns in each kit.
I got the Premium Blue set and the colors blended so well we were able to mix and blend several tape patterns together. The younger kids enjoyed tearing it instead of cutting it because it is so easy to tear while the adults preferred to cut it so they would have a straight edge. No matter how they got their strips, a lot of fun was had that day and I was left with plenty of tape for another day of fun.
I was fortunate to receive this product at a discount in exchange for my HONEST and UNBIASED opinion. I ALWAYS pretest every product prior to writing a review. I am free to write whatever I believe to be true, whether negative or positive. Most of my reviews will be on the positive side as I do read other's reviews before I decide I want a product and only get products I really think I want. This is my true story and my honest opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This burner is excellent. The pens are well constructed with pin vise . I have been wood burning and branding for nearly 10 years. In that time I have used the major brands as well as built my own branding pens. This burner is excellent. The pens are well constructed with pin vise collets for holding the wires. Although the unit comes with a wide variety of tips, I generally prefer to make my own. The collets will hold both 18 and 20 gauge (nickel chromium wire). The machine turns on quickly and reaches maximum temperature is a few seconds. The temperature read out is in volts not degrees as suggested in the write up, but let me say that 110v is really red hot with no recovery time needed for branding. The pens are well insulated and do not appear to become hot even at the high voltage.
The unit is pricey but well in line with other professional models from other manufacturers. I hope they make more pens available to buy individually as I can imagine loading them up with my favorite brands and going to town with my burning. I've attached a sample of the art work I do with branding and wood burning. This unit will serve me well.
Down side to the unit, there are no instructions and there is no stated warranty. This might be a down side for new wood burners, but most of these types of units last years. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Dual-Pen-Professional-Woodburning-Detailer-60W-Tool-with-Digital-Temperature-Control-and-20-Tips/dp/B01GAFZDBE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Dual Pen Professional Woodburning Detailer 60W Tool with Digital Temperature Control and 20 Tips</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cutting Herbs Is So Much Easier. These herb sissors were just what I needed for my kitchen. I absolutely love cooking, especially with the freshes ingredients but I find cutting up a lot of the smaller things such as herbs to be the most tideous and annoying of tasks. My husband decided to pick this up for me after hearing me complain about my most dreaded task again. Now I am convinced that every kitchen needs these. They easily cut through herbs, but I have found them most useful for cutting green onions. What use to take me forever takes me just a matter of seconds and now all the piece I cut are of a nice even size instead of some being super thick while others end up being a sliver (I know it is a stupid thing to screw up but I still managed to do it every time). Since he purchased these for me I have been a lot happier cooking and more willing to try new recipes without the dread of having to cut up small herbs. These herb cutting sissors should be in every kitchen drawer with how convient and easy to use they are. I do not know a single person that would not benefit from having the herb sissor around.
I did receive this at a discount in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. I did keep the product for about a month (give or take a week or so) in order to be able give as truthful and accurate description as all. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Greatest invention since Velcro. This is the greatest product EVER- lives up to all hype. I used it (among other things) to repair the bands on several IRREPLACEABLE glass (jewelry) rings. Not only is it rubbery enough to make a comfortable fit & sticky enough to bond to glass, its many colors made matching a breeze! Ive already expanded use to repairing broken earbuds (the ones that come free with iPhones and always end up with mangled cords), place nearly invisible hooks everywhere so chargers don't get tangled up in my iRobot vacuum, and even used it to make hanging loops on jars so I could put my collection of completely random tillansia gardens on the wall! I couldn't recommend more highly. One warning: work fast. Instructions say you have an hour, but Ive noticed the rubber factor degrades if you try to reform anything after about 20 minutes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
For $26.03 this was the best value on Amazon. I had an old supposedly 8-12 sheet 3 hole punch, and had just printed out a 628 page manual for an Ethernet switch (the print was duplex, and the number of total sheets was only over 300). After starting, it occurred to me I was only getting about 5-8 sheets cut at a time, due in part to leverage, stability, fatigue and growing dullness of the inexpensive punch.
After about half my book was punched, the remainder was set aside and taken in to my local school secretary to see if there was an easier solution. My school secretary easily punched the remainder of my book in a few minutes using a 20 sheet, heavy duty paper punch. As it is likely my need to print will continue for a while, it seemed worthwhile to investigate purchase of a better hole punching device.
After searching on google shopping, and here at Amazon, this device and a similar one were the leading contenders. This was the device ordered. Tonight in about 20 minutes, another 600 page manual was punched using the Officemate Heavy Duty 3 Hole Punch (90089) and there was no fatigue, no stability, no leverage or dullness issues.
Assuming this punch works for a few years, and a few score of these large (to me) printed books, I'll be very satisfied. This unit is heavy, and largish, but the weight and size permit easy punching of 20 sheets with relatively little effort. The value for the quality seems very good to me at this time. If this punch has problems in the future, my review will be updated to reflect any issues encountered.
I compared the holes punched with my old 8-12 sheet punch, with the punch my school secretary used and with holes punched into Staples 8 x 10 1/2 loose leaf paper. The holes are slightly larger than the school secretary punch, but are equally spaced compared to all the punches. Each of the punches has the exact same spacing between holes and from center of hole to edge of paper. This hole punch conforms to standard loose leaf paper formats. My observation of this fact was first hand.
For now, thanks yet again Amazon. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sizzix 17 piece. My family is a Cuttlebug family - mom, sis, aunt. I found the Sizzix product when I was looking and purchased it because it was economical. I have a Cricut so I didn't need the other capabilities that Sizzix larger machines offer.
I love the ease of use of this machine. It came to me intact, quickly and as promised. I love using the product however I have one complaint. The embossing folders that came with the machine do not emboss deeply enough. I've had to add an additional shim to get the very center to be as crisp and sharp as the outer edges. Very frustrating. Other Sizzix embossing folders I've purchased do not have that problem nor do the Cuttlebug folders (which are compatible!)
I would have loved to have given 5 stars, but that one detail keeps me from doing so. I would highly recommend the machine ... the embossing folders included with the "value kit", not so much. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Impulse Purchase. I saw this on sale here on Amazon, fell in love with the results in the picture and added it to my cart. When I got it I played around with it a bunch and I couldn't quite get anything to line up the way it should, there was always an extra space somewhere around the border. The corner punch was fine.
So I read the directions and saw that
"to create one continuous die-cut border, Punch your corners first and then then use the edge punch to connect the pattern from corner to corner using the guides printed on the tool's wings. Punches can be used separately"
Just an FYI:
"The page MUST BE A COMBINATION OF ANY TWO OF THE FOLLOWING MEASUREMENTS":
4" , 6" , 8" , 10" , 12"
Which isn't really an inconvenience, I'm just glad I know so that I don't end up making a card or whatever look like crap. (This is also my first border punch, so don't judge me monkey) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy to use and very fun. This set of wiggly eyes has 500 pieces total, in 7 different sizes. One is an oval shape, the rest are round. The wiggly eyes are organized by size in a nice flower shaped plastic container. The eyes have a sticky back, which makes these really easy and quick to use. The backing is a bit difficult to peel off, if you have short fingernails. The sticky back is very sticky and the eyes stay in place, but you can peel them off pretty easily too. I noticed myself pushing down on these wiggly eyes, to make sure that they stay. When I did that, I accidentally pushed the clear dome in and I was afraid I would have dented wiggly eyes, but it bounced right back out again.
These would be great for kids craft projects and I have several planned. These would also be great for scrapbooking and card making. As soon as I opened the box I started coming up with all kinds of ideas for having fun with these eyes - like using these to have various food items in my childrens lunch boxes stare back, when they open them. This box of wiggly eyes would be great for anyone who likes to do crafts, have or work with children, or just likes to be silly and have fun with wiggly eyes.
I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great UV adhesive. Great stuff, as long as you're aware of the proper applications for it I've had a lot of success. I've tried six different UV adhesives and this is one of the hardest, fastest-curing of them all. I always suggest using a UV flashlight (I use a 6W 390nm model) since the UV light they include with adhesive is going to cure more slowly and potentially miss some of the adhesive, deeper under the surface. Just remember that regardless of what UV light you use you *must* make sure that the light can reach the adhesive, it will NOT cure if it is underneath an object (Unless it's glass/clear plastic) or you use too thick a coat. The adhesive too far below the surface will not cure since the layer above will naturally absorb the UV, making it impossible for the deeper layer to cure. With those limitations in mind it works extremely well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
UPDATE TO MY ORIGINAL REVIEW. It catches on fabric a little. Its sharper than a window screen. The holes are quire a bit larger than a window screen. I am ussing it as a grounding pad so I am putting my skin on it all night and it does not pinch or scrape my skin, so that good. Its actually not bad so far. . It also came folded and is full of dents that i will have to iron out. I hoped it would come rolled up like other screens i have ordered before. I will include pics. If i change my mind at any time i will update the review. I plan on using it for a Do It Yourself Grounding mat. if you found my review helpful please click the yes button below.
SO I FINALLY BEGAN TO USE THE WIREFORM AND I REALIZED THAT IT IS A VERY WEAK FORM, IT MAY WORK FOR SOMEONE PLANNING ON FORMING IT TO MAKE A MASK AND PLASTERING ON TOP, BUT EITHER WAY, I HAVE NOT EVEN BEGUN TO FORM IT AND IT IS VERY BRITTLE BECAUSE THE WIRES BREAK AND RIP INTO OPEN HOLES WITH PRESSURE. PERHAPS THIS IS EXPECTED WITH THIS TYPE OF WIRE, BUT I HAVE USED ALUMINUM SCREENS WITH GREAT FORCE AND NOT RIPPED INTO THEM, THIS ON THE OTHER HAND RIPS A TEARS WHEN PUSHED. I BELIEVE IT MIGHT BE MICRO WELDED OR PRESSURE CONNECTED AS OPPOSED TO WOVEN LIKE A SCREEN WHICH MAKE IS WEAK AT THE POINTS OF WELD OR PRESSURE. IT COULD WORK FOR AN ARTISTS PURPOSE BUT IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER CREATIVE IDEAS, THIS IS GOING TO FALL APART VERY QUICKLY. Again if you found this useful, please click the yes so i know my reviews are welcome and helpful, thanxs | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
High Quality Card Stock. Beautiful Shimmer. I received this paper a few days ago to print RSVP cards for my daughter's wedding invitations. Just printed on it today and this paper is BEAUTIFUL!!! I am so impressed with the results that I just have to tell everyone.
I printed these on a Canon laser printer and they came out looking amazing. I used a gold-toned print with sepia toned accents and they look like I had them professionally done. The paper itself is a very good quality card stock with a color and sheen that reminds me of the ivory pearl paint on a high-end luxury automobile. It is not a white-white, but rather a soft ivory color. It's not too shiny, but it made the gold print shimmer as well and the cards were perfect. I'm planning to buy more to use for the wedding programs. My advice if you're thinking of buying this card stock -- you won't be disappointed. Also, with my prime membership, I got my paper in two days.
I'm adding a picture of my finished product. I placed it on a standard office manila folder for a color contrast, and hid my daughter's personal info at the bottom (the yellow strip is a post-it cutout covering the name of her website) I wish the photo showed the shimmer of the paper, but it doesn't. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Smooth and wonderful. Best face paints I have ever had. usually face paints are chalky and and hard to apply. These are so smooth and just glide on the skin. I am SO thrilled I was offered the chance to review these!!! First we painted a huge black Batman mask on my nephew and he was so excited. then he wanted paint on his shoulders. It was so easy to paint their skin. You simply wet the brush and swish in the paint color you want. The brush rinses off easily in water. The next part of face paint is how ridiculous it can be to get it OFF their face. I went to take my children's off and just used baby wipe and it easily came off with no staining. We enjoy painting our faces often, so it is wonderful to have one that is non-toxic, easy to paint on , and easy to remove. I am so happy!!! (sorry for the blurry photo--we had some very excited children!
I received this item at a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Recommend Buy | Safe. Okay so I ordered both the Slice Pen and Box Cutters. I like them both, and I am using them to open boxes from Amazon. The ceramic blades cut quite well, and I don't feel like if I slip I'm going to cut off my fingers. I do have to say that I prefer the Pen to the Box one as with the Pen I feel like I have more leverage, and it's easier to use. The Box Cutter seems to me to be more designed for mega opening of boxes all day long, as the Pen is more for something to keep in the kitchen drawer to open this and that.
It's really easy to change the blades; much more so in my humble opinion then your regular all metal type deal. There are three positions to the blade; closed, just a tiny tip, and then all the way. To note, all the way open on the Pen is a bit more than the Box Cutter (note picture). I would definitely recommend the Pen; I'm quite happy with it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Almost perfect. Quality was 10/10 for three of the clips, the fourth one doesn't close all the way, it gets caught half way through, hoping that with use it gives way a little more. other than that they do look exactly like the pictures and are good quality, will update in a couple months to see how they stand up to time and some use.
EDIT: I actually went at it with a diamond file and after about 5 passes with coarse and 10 passes with progressively smoother files i took out the small imperfection in the 4th one. this imperfection wouldnt bother 99% of people but it bothered me, the positive is that these are 100% brass, the file shavings were all brass and the exposed surface was all brass. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Everything they say about this product in their marketing is true. I am a first-time user of this product (and I'm essentially a newbie at N scale model railroading...). And it *is* incredibly easy to use. The 36" lengths are ideal for my layout and cutting pieces for turns and such was a no-sweat operation. For a while I ran half my layout using this product and the other half without to see if I noticed a significant noise reduction...and I'm happy to say I certainly did. But there was still enough click-a-dee-clack to satisfy my 'realism' needs...lol. And, yes, this stuff certainly adds a cool ballast look to the surrounding layout material.
The cork material is firm and not crumbly at all. The bevel on the edges is nicely done...again, looks pretty 'real'. The thickness and width is *very* consistent along each 36" piece. Easy to cut and manipulate. Highly recommended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great! Smokey smell but does not hinder. These were bought to make home made deoderant think enough to make into sticks and to withstand heat during summer travel. Be warned when first opened. THEY SMELL. They have a very strong Smokey wood smell to them that only seemed to clear once mixed or left in the open to breath. This smell is the only issue however it is not enough to overpower and ruin a mix for lotion, deodorant or candle. What have you.
The smaller size makes it easier and quicker to melt and mix, just make sure it is 100%melted and mix well or it will reform and for some my cause irritation{it did for me but not my bf} They aren't a very bright yellow but will add a small bit of color. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cheap and you get a LOT of paper. I have budding artists in my home. I needed to stock up on construction paper for all their arts and crafts, and I didn't want to only buy small packages that only last us for about a week or 2. This is a TON of paper, more than they could use for a while and it is perfect. The only thing I will warn you about is that if the paper gets wet, the color bleeds and sinks into whatever it is on. I learned this when someone was coloring on the carpet and spilled a glass of water and I had to bring out the carpet cleaner to clean it all up. It's great paper just make sure you supervise, because kids can do odd things and I know no one wants red and green walls lol | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Super easy. I bought this as a 4th grader at our church is using it to make hats for the homeless and I wanted to help. Paired with Lion Brand Wool-ease Thick and Quick, the orange loom (36 pegs) makes a perfect hats. I crochet, but have never knitted and was able to figure it out in minutes. My 5 year old girl even want to help pull the yarn over, but the "loopty-loop" of wrapping the yarn is still too challenging for her. I can't wait to make hats for us, but in the mean time I'm able to produce about 2 hats per day to help this girl reach her goal of 200 hats. I've also seen pictures of braided scarves using 3 tubes from the smallest loom and braiding them together. :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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