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Works fine for me. I like these glue dots. They are easy to get off the paper. Just bend the paper back a little and pull dots off. You may need fingernails to do this but you don't need much nail. Just enough to slip nail between paper and dot. May be able to rub a little if you don't have fingernails but becare not to roll it completely over as it will start to ball up and you can't get it apart easily. Make sure to bend the paper backing a bit when pulling off glue dots. I have had no problems with them adhering to what I have use them so far. I have not used a lot of them yet. They are a little different from what they use on the back of plastic cards such as courtesy cards, membership cards,etc. Not as stretchy. But for what I want them for I think they will work out fine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love them. I am pleased this set of Japanese Washi tapes. I received 6 rolls of pretty designs with pink being the common color. This is the first set I have ever owned and I had a few ideas that I wanted to execute as soon as I received them. I have become a PINTEREST junkie and I just about want to do every project I see. These tapes can be repositioned and they still stick to the surface. The designs or patterns on this set is very cute and girly, which what I wanted. The tape sticks well and has not come off. I personalized my iPhone charger and my daughter's as well and they turned out real cute. I can't wait to see what else I can decorate with my Washi tapes. I will definitely be ordering more of these tapes in different designs. I am very grateful that this company lowered the price of these Japanese Washi tapes so I could purchase them and try them out. The review that I am leaving is based on my personal experience and my own observations. If anything changes, I will update this review. If you find this review helpful just click below and let me know. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Too many inperfections for anything other than a vase filler. Read a review that said there is some sort of cut or line across each heart --- that is true. These are definitely not perfect. And it is true, you do have to wash them off as they are covered in a film. I purchased these to hand out for an intergenerational Sunday School lesson , so they were cost effective overall for that purpose, but they definitely had blemishes. I would only use these as vase fillers where the finish cannot be seen close up. I had hoped to use the extras as something creative sprinkled throughout my nativity, but they mostly had too many imperfections to pass inspection for that. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good introductory silicone for mold making. This product did exactly what was advertised. I've been making plaster models for some time now and decided to venture into making my own molds, and soon settled on this product. I have made a half dozen 4" x 6" molds, each about 3/4" thick- and I still have about a third of the product left. The two parts are also measured by volume, not by weight- so I simply poured each into a clear plastic cup and eyeballed it. I've had no problems with this method.
The molds won't last forever. After about a dozen casts, I am starting to see small cracks in the corners and along the weak spots of my mold. Be careful when pouring the silicone to get rid of all air bubbles, or they will make your mold unusable. I have a vibrating table which worked perfectly.
In all, a good product. Worth the money for a cheap introduction to the hobby. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Ignore the negatives...this does exactly what it claims. Hmm, people complaining about a battery operated glue gun taking forever to warm up and using up batteries? Why are they surprised?
EVERY glue gun takes a while to warm up. Get over it. This is ready to use in 5-10 minutes...I didn't count, because it doesn't matter.
It uses batteries...buy some rechargeables. You probably have some NiMH AA's already, right? And it has worked 4-5 times so far on ONE set...so disregard claims that it sucks juice.
The glue doesn't stick well. It's HOT GLUE, already. NO hot glues stick well. If you're using this properly, you picked "ULTRA low temp" for a reason, and are working with foam that melts under ordinary hot glue.
Did you know normal hot glue guns melt SOLDER? No wonder they burn so much.
So, now on to the real review. :-)
This works great for sticking things to foam. I fix RC models in the field. NO BURNT FINGERS pushing the glue into place. What a relief. Being able to mold the glue joint before it cools is a much better way to form a good bond than to use hot glue that you can't touch....and it just sits there in the wrong spot.
And yes, you can make insulation for soldered joints without melting them.
Will you have to replace the glue? Probably. But in concert with cyanoacrylate and Gorilla Glue, it gives a great adhesive trifecta in your toolbox to deal with any sort of repair.
Oh, and if you're consuming enough glue to complain about the price of the specialty sticks...you should probably be using another kind of glue. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Primary colors plus more. This is a really cool Face paint for kids. There are eight different colors and to glitter the colors. As well as two paintbrushes and to sponge applicators. The paint has a little plastic cover on it so when it gets to you it is not dried out. This is not intended for children under the age of three although I have to admit I did use it for younger kids. To take it off your face use a little bit of soap and water and wash off. Now this does have more of colors for animals such as tigers and lions. I do wish it had a pink in it and I'm guessing there's another for set for that. Knowing that he does have red and white so I could make a pink. There's also the primary colors so you could easily make certain colors like purple using red and blue. If you wanted a nice lilac color you could add a little bit of white with the red. There's also a black which is a pretty good color for making mustaches and whiskers. This is water-based and FDA compliant. It is non-toxic and hypoallergenic. No make sure you test and in a low spot first because some kids do you have skin sensitivities and that I could make for a very bad rash. My kids got a rash and they have sensitive skin so it must not be too bad
I was given this product at a discount or free for a honest, fair, and unbiased review. I do not work for the company and I am not required to give a positive review. I read reviews on every product I buy therefore I am as honest as I can in this so that buyers are not buying something that they will not like. I give pros and cons in my opinion and I hope it helps with your decision
** I got my 16-year-old daughter to apply this to kids faces at my other daughter's birthday party and it was really cute. I wish there was a little piece of paper to give some ideas for painted faces but you can Google that and find that easy | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So far, so good. I bought these scissors because I have been working on a project which requires cutting lots of popsicle sticks. The handle on my last pair of scissors broke, and when I went to the store, I was planning to buy some Fiskars as a replacement because they're always good, but these were half the price, so I figured I would give them a chance. They do not seem to have dulled much, if at all, even though I have made at least 100 cuts on popsicle sticks, so I'm impressed. Also, the handles seem sturdy, so hopefully the blade won't break through them like they did on my last 2 pairs of off-brand scissors. I also like the grips on the handles, I haven't gotten any blisters since I started using them, which is nice. So overall, these seem like pretty good scissors so far, but I guess I haven't used them for cutting anything other than popsicle sticks, so I can't really say how well they will work in other situations. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Terrible experience. I bought one bottle to glaze favors boxes for my daughters first communion, and it didn't work properly, because after I applied the product even though that I was there for an hour taking out all the bubbles that comes out, it still getting more and more....and the finishing is terrible, not even close to regular resin.
In the other hand, I bought two more bottles the day after I received the first one, because I thought I will be running late to glaze all the favors....and now that I realize with the first bottle that the product doesnt work, the seller did not allow me to return the other two, even though that the bottles are close and I never use it.
And amazon sent me an email telling me that I just cant return it...that's it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fun and Mess Free Craft, 5 Year Old Completed Independently, Beautiful Finished Product. Bought this as an easy pre-Christmas craft to do with my 5 year old daughter and she was able to complete them on her own with no help. You get two ornaments that double as suncatchers - they're made of the same hard and thick plastic as suncatchers. You get a Santa and a Christmas tree and there are separate sheets of stained glass stickers for each ornament. I anticipated that they'd be a gel feel to the stickers, but they are actually sturdy and hard pieces that peel easily off the sticker sheet. Each piece has a specific spot so it's really like putting together a puzzle and the directions state you can lay the sticker sheet over the ornament if you need help placing the pieces in the right spot.
Once you put all the stickers in, you tie the provided thick string through the loop and you can either hang them on the tree or you can use the provided suction cup to hang it on a window as a suncatcher. We put one on the tree and one on the window and the light shines beautifully through them. If you hang them on a window, make sure you wet the back of the suction cup with a damp cloth - if you put it on the window dry, it will fall off.
We loved this kit and we've actually ordered some of the other stained glass kits in the line because it's a great, frustration free craft for her and the finished product is beautiful. I only wish more ornaments came in the kit because she was done with both in about 10 minutes. Overall, a fun and mess free craft for the family. Awesome quality from Melissa and Doug as always. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not The Same As They Used To Be. In Our Recent Experieince, Not Even Fair Quality Scissors Now. My wife sews professionally at home doing alternations, tailoring, complex repairs, and making custom clothes. For decades she was a Gingher fan and loyal to Ginger. She had a pair of these 8" Gingher shears that she had used for 20 years that finally needed to be replaced. About 5 years ago she bought two new pair of these shears, a month apart from two different local fabric stores, and it seemed like they had changed -- for the much worse. The scissors would not cut well. Variously they were not sharp, or they would not cut at the very tips, or the edges had some rough spots, or they would be stiff to close. We sent both pair to Gingher for service at a cost that was about 60% of the cost of a new pair - only to receive them back essentially no better than when sent. For almost three years she struggled with these Gingher scissors, and finally started using a pair of $10 Fiskar scissors which weren't very good either, but were better than the Gingher's
Hearing her frustration, I researched replacement brands here on Amazon and ordered her a pair of $18 Kai 8" Dressmaker Shears. She was so thrilled with them that I quickly bought her three more pair of Kai, including 8-inch and 10-inch in their Professional Series that are now her favorite scissors. She says that she could be totally happy with the $18 Kai scissors, and they beat the socks off of even grandma's classic Ginghers that were made in the day when Gingher was good. But she uses her scissors every day as a professional and the more expensive Kai scissors are just a little better; a little more precise, a little more sharp, a little more smooth, and a little more comfortable.
After trying out Cindy's Kai scissors, even grandma has packed away her good-performing classic old Gingher scissors and now uses Kai.
It has been two years now that Cindy has been using the Kai scissors for many hours almost every day. She says they still perform like new. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Daiso soft clay is best for making butter slime. I purchased several of these Daiso soft clay packs for my daughter's slime making project. While they work great for making butter slime, I did want to caution customers about the inflated price. If you have a Daiso store near you, each of these packs retails for only $1.50 each so the price for eight packs here is almost three times the retail price. If you don't have a Daiso store near you, then this might be your only option. The soft clay from Japan is different in texture than model magic clay and produces better butter slime, at least in my daughter's opinion. The quality of the Daiso soft clay is excellent - very soft. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good reasons to buy or not to buy this clay. I bought my clay at Michael's craft store about a day ago (I got the 16oz package). When opening it, the first thing that hit me was the smell. It's a very chemical smell and was very bothersome to me at first. I've worked with several different clays and a few different air-dry clays and this one has the strongest smell that I've encountered so far. It does go away when fully dry, though. To be able to use it, I had to kneed it several times and continuously add a couple drops of water because it seemed to dry (at least on the outside) pretty quickly. I will note that the color of the clay when it comes out of the package is grey - not white. This is due to the moisture in the clay. When it dries completely, it is a very nice white color.
I'm currently making a ball jointed doll (BJD) and have successfully sculpted the lower torso and one thigh joint since yesterday. Although the clay seemed sort of difficult to work with when I first opened the package, continuously using it helped remove that problem! The clay has a hard time sticking to itself if it's either too dry or too wet. I've found the best consistency to stick it with another piece of the clay is when is starts becoming sticky to your fingers. I'd recommend wetting the area you're planning on sticking it to very slightly to get an even stickage. Another tip for that is to use your fingers to press down firmly at the very edge of the clay to smooth it (paper thin) onto another piece of clay. Metal clay tools work very well for building your clay as well.
The texture of the clay, as another reviewer pointed out, is very fibrous. You will not be able to put fine details on your project if it involves cutting deeply into your clay because the fibers cause the clay to drag down (think how thick grassy mud reacts to that - it is a similar effect). Although this does have its cons, the fibers of the clay make it so when your project is dry and you need to add more clay, it doesn't cause a problem. In fact, I found adding wet clay on to water-dampened dry clay MUCH easier to work with that sculpting wet clay onto wet clay. The texture of the DAS paper clay also allows for a very smooth finish. All you need is a dab of water on your finger tips to rub the clay until it is ceramic-smooth.
When drying, the clay becomes very cold. I'm sure there is science behind this that I'm not aware of, but when fully dry, it no longer has that refrigerator-cold feeling to it. It's also a great way to tell if it's really dry all the way through. It will be room temperature instead of cool. It's much easier to create fine details when your projects is dry (or mostly dry). You can use an exacto knife to shave away the dry pieces. They do not break away in chunks if your projects is dry. It really as if you are shaving away paper-thin pieces of dry clay. If you do this (which I recommend for this product), sand your projects down and smooth out with a dab of water on your finger tips. A dried product will still be reactive to water. I highly recommend sealing your project with a waterproof finish to increase durability and protect it from the elements. That being said, I still would not recommend this clay for an outdoor clay project even with a waterproof sealant. Being an air-dry clay, it is still more fragile than say, polymer clay baked crafts.
Speaking of baked! To dry this particular clay, I've learned (from reading on the internet as well as experimenting) that you can speed up your dry time for larger projects by putting in the oven for 300F for 30 minutes at a time. It works wonderfully. The smooth texture of the clay once it's dried makes it very easy to paint onto, so that is another plus.
One last thing, this clay dries out my hands a LOT. Working with it for a few hours basically absorbed all of the moisture in my hands and made it mildly uncomfortable for the night. It also sticks to your hands and skin very well and is difficult to wash off when it dries on there completely. Use gloves if you can, otherwise, keep some aquaphor lotion handy.
In the end, despite some flaws, I do like this paper clay, and after figuring out the tricks to using it, I'd use it again (especially because of the price!
I've included some pictures with and without the flash settings to show the difference in color when wet and dry, as well as the smooth finish. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Was disappointed in these and I bought two different colors. I bought these for baseball hats. The prongs on the stars were hard to get through the fabric on the hats. They would bend before going through the fabric or they weren't sharp enough to pierce through the fabric. If you were lucky enough to get the stars on the hats, the ended up coming off because they only have two prongs. I've used the 5 prong stars before and they were much easier and they stayed on the hats. Was disappointed in these and I bought two different colors. Couldn't send them back after handing them out to a bunch of 5 year old boys and realizing they weren't going to work. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great beginner doll. This is the first doll I've bought since getting into the bjd hobby. The fact that it was plastic and the affordable price is what sealed the deal for me. It stands about 24cm tall, so not so small that its considered tiny, but not so large that you have to cradle it. Its strung very simply, one string going up each leg that secures inside the head and one string for both arms. It comes with a plastic eye holder that you set inside the head so you don't have to worry about eye putty. Its a little tough to get in there, but once its in the eyes stay put nicely.
There are however some minor issues that don't take away from the overall appeal of the doll, but are something to know about. The magnets that affix the tail to the back are very weak and very small. You don't want to drop these! I've found it hard to put the tail on the body and when it was on the tail was way too high and barely hung on. I recommend just attaching the tail outside of clothing and getting a stronger magnet if you do.
The other issue is the elbows will sometimes pop out of its joint. The socket easily slips free of its molded groove if you're twisting or positioning it. Its nothing serious just one of those moments where you wonder why you can't bent the arm only to realize its not even sitting correctly. Pop it back into its groove and you're good to go.
The doll poses well, but it doesn't hold a pose as well as a resin doll. It can at least touch its face and cover its eyes as well as simple poses. The elbows are singe jointed while the knees are double jointed. The thigh can swivel since its not connected to the ball joint at the top of the leg, but its a little tricky as you have to pull the leg slightly, then turn it. The head can look up and down, but you'll have to pop it out of its neck groove If you want it to look up really high, or down at its feet. This can lead to some gaps showing which doesn't look nice in pictures, or so im told. The head can not turn from side the side easily. There is a groove that the head sits in and you'll have to pull it out of that groove to turn it.
I have yet to do a faceup on the doll and I'm not sure if there is a huge difference between resin and plastic. I will try to update my comment in the future when I get to that point. Overall if you're looking for a good beginner doll Hujoo is the place to go. They have other dolls besides animals and they come in all kinds of sizes so you're not limited. Enjoy the hobby! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Try something else. sucks w/laminated paper and regular paper. better for greeting cards, but buy as last resort. I bought 2 different corner rounder punch thingies so I was able to compare. I received the better one first. I loved it. It had a small, med, and large corner option AND it worked great for laminated products. THEN I received this one. I was actually waiting for this one more, b/c it looked more heavy duty in the picture. I was so wrong. first, I tried it w/my laminated items, and it sucked, and barely cut, I had to flip my laminate forward/backward, and it still left my trim jagged. Also, the way you punch is weird, just as you see in the picture, you have to squeeze it like a hole puncher, which is WEIRD. It worked better punching on my left hand than my right. -- also, I figured, mb it sucks w/laminates and was made specifically for paper.... nope, same thing... it was actually a bit harder w/paper b/c paper is so thin and it would just get the paper to bend. it probably works best w/greeting cards or something a bit thicker than regular paper, but not thick like laminated paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
really great stuff with no obvious use, but tons of non-obvious ones. Amazing molding plastic. This stuff will even hold threads. I bought it because it sounded cool and I continue to find little applications fixing thing with it. Just cool stuff to have around. Description is exactly right. Place white plastic in water, microwave and out comes clear, moldble blob that can easily be handled with bare hands. Of course is is hot, but not burning. Mold time is long and plastic begins to go translucent, then opaque. It is PLA, so it may have biodegradability and hydrolitic stability issues. I don't have an application where I am testing that. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
My hands last longer. I started with a pair of Pearl Izumi Select gloves and they were pretty good. I purchased a road bike a few months ago and the PIs weren't getting worn out and left my palms hurting.
I have ridden 50, 62, and 106 mile long distances with the Giro Monaco gloves and they are up to the task. Of course my hands had to get used to the different feel but once they gained the shape of my hand there was a noticeable difference in comfort over my previous gloves. I don't get the sore spots on my hands like before with the exception of the last few miles of the century ride when everything was hurting.
They fit my hands perfectly right out of the package. They are well made and look good.
I highly recommend these gloves. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A waste of my time and money. I bought this product to make smaller knitted tubes. I have used Knifty Knitter products before without any real problems; I've had a peg loosen but stay put on 2 of the 4 looms I have, but they stay in place. However, within less than an hour of use, all but 3 of the pegs had fallen out. The only reason I give it 2 stars is that it would be great for this use if the pegs actually stayed in place. I plan to try using adhesive seal to see if it fixes this problem or if I need to just trash it. Either way, it was a waste of money, even if the adhesive fixes it, because it's a waste of my time to have to fix it to begin with. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Un-Du + precision tweezers, the perfect combination. At first I was skeptical. My prediction was that it would be useful for stickers on hard surfaces (plastic, metal, glass) but not on soft surfaces (paper, cardboard). I was wrong!. This thing is great. If you have a sticker you want to get rid of, this is your thing.
Few tips:
- Don't be afraid of the mess. It will evaporate and even Sherlock Holmes won't find any trace of product.
- Find another tool for prying or lifting the corner of the sticker. The included black tip is OK but I am sure you have better tools. I tried a xacto knife, tweezers, a sharp ruler, and many other things. Tweezerman precision tweezers worked best for me. After I was able to grab a tiny piece of sticker at any corner, I lifted it very slowly at the same time I soaked everything with Un-Du using my other hand.
- Work in ventilated spaces.
- DO NOT clean the excess with paper towels!! You will get residues. Let the product evaporate alone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amazing, it is my first time ever to use . Amazing, it is my first time ever to use such a thing, i read the reviews before i bought this kit and I learned that i will need ice to let the wax dry faster and that i need to wait until wax is dry before i bull the stamp. These two tricks helped me do it right from the first time.
I used the timer and it took exactly 1:56 minute for the wax to fully melt. And it took around 20 to 30 seconds until i pulled the stamp.
I really enjoyed this kit i will definitely buy more stamps. I can't wait to use it in a project.
And just be carful with the spoon it could hace black thing underneath it which can ruin your paper.
I definitely recommend this kit especially for beginners. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great scissors that are very sharp, and have been durable for us so far. Long ago we stopped purchasing kitchen sheers because they're just not sharp enough for a lot of things we need them for, and honestly they don't hold up very well. We've been using regular scissors for a while now, and replace them as we need to when they get worn/rust/break.
These are two pairs of VERY sharp scissors that have been working flawlessly for about a month now. We meal prep our meals for a few weeks at a time, and then vacuum seal our meals into 1-meal-per-person packs. This means we open lots of things in our kitchen! These have no issue cutting through plastic, but yet feel durable enough to handle other tasks as well. They have been used a few times to roughly cut herbs as well, so they function in that regard as well. The best part is that for the price and the fact that they came in a 2-pack means we will have sharp scissors for multiple years to come. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I LOVE These Etching Sheets...and My Curio. These really etched well with my Curio my first time trying it. I used a photo of my daughter and wow, it turned out amazing! I also used other photos, one of sunflowers, and one of cheetahs, that really turned out quite detailed and beautiful. I would love for Silhouette to start offering packages of more colors, and allow us to choose one color or a mix. It would really up my jewelry- and plaque-making game. Also, I've found you can cut these with a good, quality pair of scissors. Just go slowly, don't rush it, or you risk bending the corners. I've included a photo of the etching I did of my daughter (I added some embellishments to the piece) on the black sheet, which I then cut. The other photo is of the sunflowers and cheetahs I etched onto the pink sheet, before cutting. You can etch, then cut, several designs at once, if you like, using the Silhouette Studio software. Definitely get yourself the Silhouette Curio and these etching sheets. I'm absolutely hooked! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I like the writing surface but it needs a very smooth . I like the writing surface but it needs a very smooth surface as any bump on the wall will show through. I used a paint spatula to smooth the roll onto a painted cabinet door as my walls have a little texture & it didn't look good on the wall. It does smell at first so I aired it out about a week in an unairconditioned utility room before I attached it to a cabinet door. I am using it for a to do list around the house and so far working good. I do plan on trying it out at presentations I give on occasion for work when I need a writing surface and don't won't to waste paper using the paper pads. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
and it worked fine for basting. I bought this basting spray when it was half off, and it worked fine for basting. Not quite as nice as some bigger name brands, but it does the job. I tend to pin baste my quilts on top of spray basting to account for fabric shifting if the spray comes a bit undone when you manipulate the quilt through your machine. It washed out of my quilts fine as well.
My biggest problem with it is the container. It fell off my sewing table (3 feet high) and the bottom of the can somehow punctured and sprayed out the remainder of the can EVERYWHERE. I have spent the past two days trying to get it out of my carpet. I will not be buying it again, solely because of the can design. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Catastrophic failure of two tools the first time I very carefully tried to use them. The first time I used these, two of them broke. After the first one broke, I made sure I was careful, very careful, because I am making a leather purse for my sister. Now, I'm stuck, have three days to finish the purse and I'm left using an awl to try to line the leather up for sewing. I have never seen metal this bad before and my formal training is in corrosion engineering. The tool failure was due to brittle failure...in a leather tool! Two taps into a 4oz leather then into polyethylene (just enough to dent the PE.) The design of the tools is good, it is the fact that a really cheap steel? alloy was used to make it. I can not recommend anyone buy anything from this source and particularly this set of sub-standard tools. It is very seldom that I have had a quality problem from anything I've purchased on Amazon...and I buy a lot because I trust them. Perhaps the manufacturer got a bad batch of "steel" but the fact that they call the material "white steel" seems to indicate they are aware of something about it being questionable.
I do a lot of leather and thought I would try these. I made a mistake. After reading their listing again, I'm actually angry. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A fun crafting material...so many creative options. The sky's the limit on the crafting options you can think up with this embossing enamel. You can use it with the Ranger Melting Pot or even just use a heat gun to melt it. The platinum color has a nice shimmer that you can jazz up even more with some Perfect Pearls shimmer powder.
Just a few ideas of the ways that I use this product... Pour a puddle of melted UTEE (this platinum color or a swirl of other UTEE colors) onto a non-stick surface. Before it rehardens, firmly press a rubber stamp or texture sheet into the melted UTEE. Away from the heat, the UTEE cools quickly and you can remove the stamp and leave the imprint of the design behind. These design-textured sheets of UTEE can then be used to create one-of-a-kind gift tags, scrapbook elements, jewelry, etc. You can also pour melted UTEE into a jewelry bezel and then stamp or embed other designs or jewelry finding into it. One of my favorite options is use a <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/2-part-silicone-mold-putty/dp/B0058VAG5A/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">2-part silicone mold putty</a> to make a mold out of a special object. Simply press your item (perhaps a decorative, antique button or jewelry component) into the mixed putty. After your silicone mold has set up, just pour some melted UTEE into your new mold. Wait for it to cool and then pop out your new piece. You can attach it to other jewelry findings or use in any other creative way. (FYI--Ranger Melt Art makes their own mold-n-pour 2-part silicone putty...but it is MUCH more expensive than any of the other molding putty on the market.) If you're unfamiliar with the product, take some time to just "play around" with it. I think you'll come up with all sorts of new ways to create with it. And if you're at a loss for ideas, just google different variations of "Melt Art UTEE tutorials." | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
My ally is Amaco clay, and a powerful ally it is. The only clay I use is sculpey because I don't own a kiln and I'm nervous about air dry. I'm not a professional and I've been nervous to use any other brands I'm unformiar with. So for my next piece I wanted it to be larger than my usual mini sizes, I decided to explore other clay. Keep in mind I did not purchase this with the intent to air dry, but for mold making. The brick I got was more than enough and plentiful for the price. It was well packaged and came on time. I dove right in, it took practice but once you get a feel at how moist you prefer the clay it's a fun material. The quality flawless to me, it's so smooth and fine. You can get extremely detailed with this stuff. I did leave a little out to dry to see how it would be. The dry pieces are frail and crumple easily, and since I am a durable type of gal I wouldn't use this for air dry. But it was perfect for mold making. This is my first mold and it came out really well after I used a casting resin on it. I was so happy with this stuff I got another box of it. Sculpey is now in the past, the force is strong with this stuff! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Non-Stick Made a Huge Difference. These scissors made a huge difference while making Halloween costumes this year. At first glance you can't tell they're so advanced but the non-stick material didn't stick to duct tape like our other scissors. I was cutting shapes and they didn't stick to the scissors. They're also very comfortable on my fingers because of the wide, grooved holes and soft padding. Be careful when removing them from the package. Mine tore the padding a little bit but they are working great. If you work with tape, stickers, or other sticky materials, these are a must! They're also very sharp for paper, fabric, etc. and cut like a dream. :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Needs Some Design Changes. I do really like this case. If you only want to store your stickles and they all fit in this case, this is a really nice case. It is well made, sturdy, and large enough to store most collections of stickles. However, the plastic form, that fits in the storage case, leaves too much unused space. If you have a large collection of glitter glue and stickles, there is too much space in between the bottles. The front is smooth and slopes up instead of having the holes for bottles. The holes are also a bit tight so that if you have any glitter bottles other then stickles, they tend to be too large. It would also be nice to have the handle on top. The idea is to be able to store my bottle upside down and this design leaves them sideways. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
zing and bling. The heat-resistant stencil is taped into place on the project you are embellishing. You can attach the gems right away, or you can make pencil marks to indicate the pattern, and remove the stencil before you begin.
The kit comes with 100 gems of various sizes and colours (smaller than the holes in the stencil) and 1 1/2", six-petaled, fabric flowers.
Be careful when you open the container -- static electricity can cause the gems to bounce around.
The kit is designed to work with the i-rock tool -- a small, hand-held heat-setting tool to hot-fix the gems. You can use a tweezers and glue if you don't have the designated tool. You can create your own designs with the component pieces -- rhinestone-centered flowers, for example. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A Cut Above the Rest. I recently purchased the Fiskars 9911 Softouch Multipurpose Scissors from Amazon. Due to my diagnosis of Lupus, using traditional scissors can tire out my hand and make it painful to cut whatever it is that I am working on (usually coupons, I admit it). After careful consideration, I decided to try this spring-loaded model.
Construction
The Fiskars brand is almost always a high-quality product. These scissors are no exception; they are lightweight yet very durable. The "softouch" aspect to them is accurate; the grip is rubberized so that the scissors are comfortable to hold and use.
In terms of sharpness, the blades of the scissors are extremely sharp and cut through both paper and plastic easily. I was able to quickly wrap a present by slicing through the wrapping paper with ease, not tearing or snagging any piece.
Use
These scissors are easy to use, once you get used to them. Traditional scissors have both blades balanced to evenly rotate on the fulcrum point (the screw/weld in the middle of the blades). This means that the strength of the scissors, as well as the power of the cut, is determined by the hand strength of the user. This also means that for someone with arthritis in the hands, traditional scissors can result in pain after using them for a time.
These spring-loaded scissors operate differently; only the top blade moves. When using these, you can rest the bottom of the scissors against your tabletop and "push" them forward across the surface of whatever it is that you are cutting. The spring-loaded lever action means you use much less strength to cut something than with a traditional pair of scissors. In addition, the softouch grip makes it more comfortable to use.
The tricky part in using these scissors is learning to align the blades along the line that you wish to cut. In a traditional pair of scissors (at least for me), I used to open the blades and pull the piece of paper to the fulcrum point (where the blades intersected), resulting in a more precise cut along a designated line (such as with coupon pages). With the Fiskars 9911 Softouch Multi Purpose Scissors, it is not possible to pull the paper to the blade intersection; you have to start trimming further down the blade (I hope that this make sense, I am trying to explain this the best that I can!). This usually results in the cuts being "off" to one side or the other of the line by 1/8-to-1/4". Fortunately, it is easy to adjust to this and make precision cuts.
Overall
If you need a durable pair of scissors which are comfortable to use, are sharp, and also lock closed (an added bonus that I forgot to mention above), then the Fiskars 9911 Softouch scissors are for you. For the price, they do what they are needed to do, and then some. For someone with arthritis, these scissors are a blessing. Consider these for either yourself or a gift for someone that uses scissors frequently (maybe a scrapbooker? coupon fanatic?). They will love you for them! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
VIBRANT COLORS THAT MAKE YOU WANT TO SMILE. I bought this Rubber Band Loom set <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/CO-Z-15000-Colorful-Rubber-Band-Bracelet-Loom-Refill-Kit-Fun-DIY-for-Kids-w-Storage-Case/dp/B018381NSS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">CO-Z 15000 Colorful Rubber Band Bracelet Loom Refill Kit Fun DIY for Kids w/Storage Case</a> for my grand-daughter's birthday. She has yet to see it but her Mom has. She was just as pleased as I was.
She already has some type of rubber band bracelet loom but has run out of rubber bands. Well, not anymore!!
What a delightful package of vibrant colors organized into a three tier case which snaps together on the sides as shown in the second picture. And another nice thing is that it doesn't matter what order they are snapped together. The tote itself has a nice carry handle on the top also. Two of the tiers, with the exception of the top one (or I should more correctly say, the top tier when received) has divided sections.
There are quite a few fasteners for the bracelets, along with colorful beads and other adornments. Plus it comes with accessories for weaving the bracelets and a very, very simple set of instructions.
I also purchased a Funloom bracelet making kit <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Fun-Loom-Bracelet-Making-Kit/dp/B00FGQWK2O/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Fun Loom Bracelet Making Kit</a> which has a larger loom to round out the gift.
Although I purchased the CO-Z 1500 rubber band loom at a discount for my honest review I think it is well worth the money after searching around Amazon and looking at the other sets. The color choices are beautiful as well as numerous. The colors make you want to smile. This should last her quite some time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Lasts at Least 18 Months in the Refrigerator. Sugru is bang-on great. Just make sure you don't try shortcuts like skipping over ensuring surfaces are clean and oil-free, or not kneading the Sugru for a while to make sure it's fully consistent.
I've used Sugru on my car's gas cap to keep the metal from hurting my fingers when I turn it. I've used it on pot lids. I've installed a bathroom fixture with it instead of using screws. I've made little dots on all my USB and other cords so I can feel without looking which side is 'up'. I've coded house keys, made drawer and door bumpers, and more. This stuff isn't cheap so plan ahead, think about how you can use leftover since you only have about half an hour at most to fiddle with it once it's exposed to air. I keep mine in the refrigerator with a 'use by' date on it of 18 months beyond purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I would recommend this for everyone. I've used a lot of knives while working with paper craft. And my 2 year old plastic tube (the red one) X-acto knife gave up on me. I bought this knife as a replacement about 2 years ago and I'm NEVER going back. Haha! I'm so glad I bought TWO, just in case. I bought the pink one and the black one.
Not only does it not hurt my middle finger (where it rests when I'm cutting), but it's easier to maneuver with this knife, and the grip is great. And the blade doesn't come lose unlike with my old knife. It's great! So I would recommend this to crafters!
I've added images of the paper crafts I've worked on that I used this knife. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Does not work. I purchased this to make my Project Life/We R Memory Keepers photo book making easier. It does not work at all. (As I mention below, however, the rounded-corner punch from the same company works well.)
1. Placing the lid on the exact right spot so you can press it down is a huge pain. Once you have aligned the lid with the little posts on the bottom, your photo or paper has moved a little.
2. I don't know if I received a defective unit, but it doesn't actually cut a complete rectangle, or even leave crease lines so that you can cut a rectangle with a knife. It has not worked for paper, cardstock, or photos.
**NOTE: This is NOT an issue with the rounded-corner punch by the same company, which does cut well.**
3. This doesn't bother me, but some people complain that punch holes get cut in the scrap surrounding the cut area. (There is one on each corner.) If you save tiny scraps--or want to preserve the portion of the photo not used in your cut--the corner holes will bother you.
4. Also not an issue for me: the magnetic lid is somewhat difficult to remove and requires some good finger strength. Also, it takes some strength to press the lid down to make your cut. If you have arthritis or joint problems, this might not be the cutter for you. I could see my grandmother struggling with this item.
If you want one of these, consider the rounded-corner punch from this company. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fiskars Scissors Are The Best. I've owned Fiskars scissors for many years. They have yet to fail me. All of their edged products are top notch. These are the first of the Titanium line I've bought. They will probably outlast me. The only reason they get 4 instead of 5 stars: the handles run a bit small. For a man, I have small to medium size hands. These scissors are a tight fit for me and slightly uncomfortable. I can use them but not for long. Take note, if you have large hands these may not work for you. These are usable so I'll keep them. I just wish the handles/grips were larger. UPDATE: I figured out why these scissors aren't as comfortable as my other Fiskars. They are designed so a lefthander can use them too! I couldn't understand why they didn't fit my hand properly so I studied on it and them (I have WAY too much time on my hands). I tried them left-handed and they worked. Most molded handled scissors only fit right-handers. Making scissors ambidextrous is a great idea. Even if they are a bit uncomfortable for both. Dilly, Dilly Fiskars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy way to get started. Good for starting out with enameling. After using them for a bit, I have a better idea of which colors I like, and which colors I will want to purchase more of, in larger quantities. Looking for enameling supplies out on the internet, not too may sellers, and there seems to be constant shortages. General chaos in general when I have purchased from those other sellers. This purchase made it so much easier to get started with a variety of colors. Saved some time, and unnecessary expense. I bought some small plastic jars here on amazon, and took the time to place them in the jars which I also labeled with a sharpie. This wasn't an expensive process, and made it easier to use them and to keep track of quantity. I bought these little jars, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J7A4SAW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1, but they were barely big enough. Next time I will buy larger ones. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for kids and adults. I received a pack of these as a free review sample. I have finally used them up for personal use so can provide real life observations.
They are perfect for cold or dry snacks, although are a little flimsy for heavy food. I have used them for single-serving snack bowls for salty snacks (pretzels, chips, nuts and the like), ice cream, and even mixed, fresh olives in olive oil. It's perfect for those, and even the olive oil did not seep through.
For hot foods the wax coating can change the flavor, not to mention that the thin construction is not good for handling hot dishes. But these are designed for parties, so I am not dinging it a star for that. Also, while these are obviously for children's parties, they are also perfect for 'It's a Boy!' parties and showers. This brand also has pink ones for it's a girl events, but the bottom line is to think beyond the obvious because these are not for kids only. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome sensory experience for toddlers. These balls are amazing. I was disappointed when I first opened the package - they are VERY tiny! But rest assured, put them in a large container of water and they will EXPAND! I put all 8 bags into a shoebox and filled with water. I had to switch to a larger "sweater" sized storage container because they FILLED the shoebox. I couldn't believe it. My little guy loved these. They feel cool when you stick your hand in them. We will have many hours of play with these. My only complaint is that I did not receive the colors indicated. I received white, yellow, green, another shade of green, blue, black, red, and I can't remember the last one. None of them were "assorted" colors. Shipping was very prompt (3 days). I would purchase again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Im addicted. I love this stuff. Been using it for awhile now. Ordered here as opposed to my normal ordering via Aves. Cheaper than manufacturer site with prime ordering. Received as ordered and quickly, which was much appreciated as I was almost out of my supply. I sculpt with it, and when dry I carve on it, sand it, paint it, and mix stuff into it and mount stuff on it when wet. I make tools, make jewelry, gifts, faux raku pottery, and use it for repairs around the house. When cured it is so hard and sturdy, while maintaining such great detail. Tips: Keep your fingers away from your face when handling it, nasty rash results. Use hydrocortisone to clear it up. Working time shortens on hot days to 1hr..speed sculpt! Its best to sculpt in stages, in small quantities. If your doing a large sculpture you can sculpt as you would clay, where you use an inner form of foil or newspaper, but you can leave it inside in this case and seal it up with an outer layer. It will slump, so use molds or other items to prop parts as they cure. Also, just get the color wheel or add pigments to a white base, not really necessary to purchase a rainbow, just mix color into part a, then match the mixed amount ball size to your part b. Oh yeah, best thing i have found to keep surfaces and your hands sticky free is olive oil, or a hand cream with olive oil. I use olive body butter from the body shop, its works grwat even to smooth clay surfaces. After it cures, just rinse the cured clay in blue dawn and water. Btw, use only blue dawn, a dish scrubber and warm water to clean up. Dont forget under your nails, and don't wash uncured clay down sink, it cures under water. You can slow the cure by sticking it in the freezer, and speed the cure by adding a little more part b to part a, instead of the normal 50-50 ratio. Using the olive oil, you can then start with refinements, mica, or whatever while it is still curing, or begin sculpting with it right away, rather then having to let it rest for 15 mins after mixing to get a better sculpting consistency. Anyways, love love it, and I will order again for sure. I'm addicted to the stuff!! Picture shows cured pieces painted with acrylics, mica, alcohol inks, and embellished with stuff. Middle bottom item has a polymer clay base. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amazing stuff. The clay is super amazing! It air dries so you don't have to worry about making your oven smell like with some household clays, and there is zero shrinkage while it dries. I've found that the mean time it takes to dry is ~3 hours, but it also depends on temp and such in the room you are working it. It's also really strong when dry and doesn't break easily. I made a small box thing and dropped it on a tile floor and it didn't break. Likewise I could also stand on it and it didn't break.
Only con to the clay: the shipping cost is crazy stupid. I'm going to see if I can find this at home depot or something when I run out because shipping is insane. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent product. Highly recommended. I just used this to cast my hand and it worked fantastically.
I mixed a full 1 pound bag into 7 cups of 80 degree water. It turned pink right away. I stirred it quickly and almost didn't have time to get it into the casting box. Then I plunged my hand into it. After a few minutes it turned gray/white and I was able to wiggle my hand free. After 20 minutes I filled it with plaster of Paris. I let that sit for two hours and then removed the mold. It came off easily. The plaster of Paris cast has great detail. I will use this stuff again.
Some hints:
1. I made a form to hold the casting by taping together cardboard to make a tube. Then I put a plastic supermarket bag inside of that. The alginate is pretty thick so it was not a problem.
2. I should have been more careful to position my hand in the middle of the form; the alginate was thin on one side. Still, it held up to the plaster casting.
3. One pound was just enough to do my big hand up to just beyond my wrist.
4. I oiled my hand and arm with vegetable oil. I think that was unnecessary. I don't think the alginate would have pulled out my hair.
5. Next time I will mix it in an even bigger bowl. Really big bowl. I might do it with a bit more water; the alginate will take longer to set.
6. When adding the plaster I banged the mold several times to release air bubbles, but there were still some big ones. I should have put in just a bit of plaster to begin with and rotated the mold to get air out of the ends of my fingers.
7. Demolding was done with a small paring knife. At one point I broke the casting because I was pulling too hard. I should have taken my time. In the end I used some dental picks to get out the last little bits of alginate.
Overall this is great stuff and very easy to use. I highly recommend it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
sigh. I must've gotten a really bad batch or something I'm not sure, I've never had issues before with Snazaroo but the Bright Yellow has stained the ever loving heck out of my skin. And I've tried washing my face and hands with several things both safe and not safe for skin and its still not doing much to help. Unfortunately going to have to switch to a different brand for yellow :( Other wise the other Snazaroo colours I've used so far have been fine..
P.S. I say bad batch for several reasons, mainly cause one its an extremely dry cake and I had to use unfortunately a lot of water to get anything.. and I'm pretty sure these coloured patches in the yellow are NOT suppose to be there.. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Knife three Stage Professional Knife Sharpening System is a great addition to my kitchen. The Kitchen and Outdoor Knife three Stage Professional Knife Sharpening System is a great addition to my kitchen. My husband ordered this item and it came in a timely manner and superb packaging by the seller. I got this and tried it out right away. I used a serrated knife and used it on the serrated knife sharpener and it worked great. The Kitchen and Outdoor Knife three Stage Professional Knife Sharpening System is a great piece of have around when you have the favorite knife that you never want to get rid of. The Kitchen and Outdoor Knife three Stage Professional Knife Sharpening System has a three type sharpening system. This gives the chef in you a chance to sharpen three different types all in one tool. This kitchen gadget is a handy tool and works like a charm. I was very skeptical when my husband ordered this product for me. But after using it multiple times The Kitchen and Outdoor Knife three Stage Professional Knife Sharpening System is amazing and love having it around. I really enjoy having this a part of my kitchen. The Kitchen and Outdoor Knife three Stage Professional Knife Sharpening System does not create much of a mess. The knife sharpener has a great strong wide handle to hold on to while you are sharpening your knives. It is easy to use and very sturdy. I will have to say that I did receive this product for a suppressed or lower price point from the seller. This by no means means that I having given The Kitchen and Outdoor Knife three Stage Professional Knife Sharpening System a biased review. My review of the The Kitchen and Outdoor Knife three Stage Professional Knife Sharpening System is unbiased in every way and I am completely one hundred percent satisfied with this knife sharpener. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
By far the best boot cream I have ever used. By far the best boot cream I have ever used. I was recommended this by a very reputable high end work glove dealer out of Texas, and his testimony led me to buy. This stuff works wonders. Have used on leather, goat and exotic boots alike. I cannot say enough about its restorative properties and the transformation it makes in heavily worn and lightly worn cowboy boots. I will be applying to new boots as well. The color gets a tad darker perhaps on some skins, although I have found it deepens and enriches the leather/skin as opposed to changing the character of the boot. Car seats are next! Exquisite stuff, and goes on buttery smooth which is its consistency - like room temperature real butter.
Buy without hesitation. As always, test it, especially on | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Purchase-Paid Half the Price at Amazon. I purchased some SuperMoss at my local garden center and paid twice the price. I planted several large pots of assorted foliage to place on my porch this summer and though that the Spanish Moss would help hold in the moisture and keep the soli in place during watering.
I am extremely pleased with the way that this moss looks in my pots and works well to retain moisture. I am very happy to have found this product on Amazon at such a reasonable price and the color selection available is a lot better than the local garden center.
I also used the moss decoratively some cast iron spheres that I have and it adds a lot of color and looks great! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Seriously? this is like a riddle wrapped in a math problem. How are kids supposed to do this? I got it for my 8 year old niece and it was super hard to do. We opened it and sat down to do the first basic pattern and it was hard. I have been an artsy person my whole life, and constantly do art projects and do it yourself things. This was HARD. for an 8 year old it would take some time. OK so the basic pattern isn't that bad but it has to be memorized so that a kid could pull this out on their own and be able to make something. That is not the reality. If you get this for a kid you need to sit with them the whole time and keep teaching it to them over and over again until they understand it themselves. Nightmare. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Like many others said before me. Well, I wish I would've read the reviews before purchasing this! I am constantly writing and reading reviews, I'm not sure why I didn't for this. Maybe I was blinded by the price difference between this and the 6 pack of Elmers Glitter Glue! Like many others said before me, do not us this for slime. I was able to save a couple of batches of glitter slime by adding some regular Elmers white glue and food coloring to keep the color. The glitter seemed to stick to the bowl and the spoon more than staying in the slime though.
If you're using this for arts and crafts or projects I'm sure this glue will work for you. The colors and glitter are REALLY pretty! However, this glue does have a strong odor. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Helps with teaching scissor motion, but frustrating. I got these for my daughter. She was just 2 years and a couple months old and she had started in a preschool class with kids up to 3.5 years old. Her teacher said she needed to work on her scissor skills (at just two!). Even though I thought this was a bit early to expect her to be using them, I wanted to be a good mommy and get her some scissors to practice with.
Since I was concerned about the havoc she could wreak with real scissors, I went with these plastic safety ones. They have been good to let her practice "open, close" but they really don't cut well. You have to get the paper lined up just so, otherwise they will just bend the paper. So, more often than not, my daughter just gets frustrated that she can get them to work. She uses real scissors at school, so I can understand her frustration. I may as well have gotten her real metal ones just to give her a chance at success.
Pro: she's never hurt herself or cut chunks of her hair off with them :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pricey but totally worth it. This stuff is great for people who want ease of use and instant gratification. There is no messy mixing, almost no smell, it domes very nicely, and it cures under an incondescent black light in a matter of hours instead of days. Air bubbles are simple to pop with a needle, and it has a nice shiny finish. The one and only drawback is that it does yellow slightly once it is cured.
Thie large bottle is not easy to pour with, so I just use it to refill my smaller 1 oz bottle.
Just a money saving tip: There is really no need to buy an expensive lamp. I bought an energy efficient ge black light bulb (which you can find for under $10) and use it in a small gooseneck desk lamp (that you can find for around $5). Works wonders. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These wick centerers are good, but on a few of them the wick . These wick centerers are good, but on a few of them the wick would slide out of the slot made for it. It wasn't a big deal as I was making candles for my family as gifts, but I wouldn't use them professionally. The ones that did do their job were good enough for me, but they were a little too wide to fit on the mouth of a mason jar. They liked to wiggle and slide so that the wicks weren't exactly where they were supposed to be, but close enough for the ones I was making for my family. Overall, I would use them again, but probably not order them as they did not fit my needs exactly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great solution and alternative to upholstery, stitching, and costly repairs - Genius. Only thing I might add...additional detail on how to adhere to leather. In some cases, may be optimal to include instructions for trying to pull the cut that you are trying to seal closer together. That way when you add this patch, it does help to seal the opening better. Otherwise, once applied, you will see the gapping hole that is covered by this patch, but can't help to notice that you can see the imprint of the cut underneath the patch. Would make for a better job. I had plenty of material to experiment, but if you are trying to seal up a large hole, you will want to do some prelim work to ensure that it looks as good as it can. Would recommend to others. Simply genius! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Complete waste of money! And DANGEROUS TO YOUR HEALTH. I purchased this set in a hurry. Stupidly, I read the description and believed it. I had another item that required shipping, and whenever I do that, I think about including something else that I might need, seeing that it has to come to Italy, and that costs me. Returning this would just put me more out of pocket - the shipping costs from Italy are astronomical! It's the last time I purchase anything without checking the reviews first. I'm so mad at myself for making this stupid error. Apart from the fact that these tools are very poorly finished and some completely useless, the warning on the packet is extremely alarming. I guess they'll have to go in the bin, and that makes me feel guilty, because what kind of toxins am I sending to the tip? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This time, I wish that I had heeded the advice of the one star reviews. It smells like lighter fluid and works about the same. The design, while it looks like it might be useful, is counter productive. If you try to use it without the scraper attached, the fluid evaporates before you can use it. If you use the attached scraper, the fluid comes pouring out in a continuous flow, it puddles up so that it seems to dissipate at an ever so slightly lower rate than without the scraper. However, it uses much more fluid with the scraper attached. Either way, however, the product seems mostly useless for removing labels, and even more useless for removing adhesive residue. The bottle is half empty now, and I have only had success in removing one label. I would definitely give it zero stars, if the rating scale would permit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love These Little Scissors. These are lovely little scissors. The large handles make them faster to pick up, use, and put down again. No fumbling to get my fingers into the loops. This is not a thing I was aware of before I got them, but one of those things we realize after, when something has changed for the better. They are amazingly sharp, and the tips are just as good at cutting as the rest of the blades, giving me very fine control when making tiny snips in tight areas. They come with a sturdy leather sheath, protecting me from poking myself when they're not in use. I'd recommend these for anyone who has hands larger than the size I'd call Ladies Medium. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cheaply made but WORKS GREAT. This really is very cheaply made but it WORKS! The metal piece that guides the yarn doesn't stay in place so I end up holding that but I'm holding the yarn anyway to control tension so it doesn't matter. I usually work from a full skein but when it starts getting smaller and likely to start tangling I just wind the rest into a ball and keep working. It only takes minutes to make the balls and they really hold their shape. When those balls start to get a little smaller I sometimes rewind them into a small ball. Very disappointed when I saw it but I'm so glad I bought it! The only negative for me is that I would have to wind several balls from a normal size full skein. So I don't bother until I've used a lot of the skein. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Looks generic but it works great. I will admit, I didn't really expect much out of this mini glue gun. When it arrived it had a cheap dollar store look to it so I was really expecting it's performance to be sub par. But after having this for a while, I am a major fan and use it quite often.
I am constantly making some type of craft (I'm not over exaggerating either). I use glue guns for almost every single crafting project I do so I look for a glue gun that keep up with me. I have another glue gun that I paid nearly thirty dollars for so I compared the two. This glue gun is small but very easy to grip and comfortable enough for those long crafting projects. The glue melts very quickly with this glue gun, so much quicker than my more expensive gun. When I craft, I don't like to sit around and wait for the glue to melt so this glue gun is perfect for me. Although there is a kickstand to hold up the glue gun, I'm the type that still lays the glue gun down on it's side because the stand just gets in my way.
I am quite pleased with this glue gun and it meets my expectations and then some. I use this all the time and it has held up quite well to all of my crafting needs.
The glue gun sticks melt super quick and dry quick as well. I've used every single glue stick and wish I had more because these were some of my favorite with melting time.
I received this mini hot glue gun for free for reviewing purposes. My review is based on my own personal use and opinions. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
We love it, all of us. OK, this Xyron Teresa Collins Adhesive Kit is small, yea, and the products appear sample sized...but I don't use this sort of adhesive often. Therefore it is a perfect choice for a mixed media artist like me. PLUS, I actally have a husband who loves things like this.
Just the other day he came in where I was working and made this announcement. "I have a can of spray adhesive and some GLITTER!"
Then he left.
I thought that was very nice of him, to "share" that with me.
I asked him what he was going to do with it later and he said he has no idea as yet.
I will tell you this...
If you like to "make art" and you are not frightened to try new things, this little portable box of all sorts of adhesives is perfect for you.
At the moment, jewelry-wise, I am using resin and jewelry clay and many times I have wished I had a small collection of adhesives, because often you need them in tandem with resin and so on. For example, if you have a picture you are going to pour resin on, you need an adhesive first to secure it to the bezel or whatever you are using. You let it dry and THEN you add your resin.
My husband, besides being a glitter freak, likes to use double sided tape to add little decorations to the posters he puts up in our living room.
So he will be using the tape a lot. He tapes things like butterflies and bees to pictures of one of his heroes, Muhammed Ali, for example, knocking out Sonny Liston in that classic series of three photos. Yes, our poster of that has pretty bees and butterflies all over it because of my husband. "Float like a butterfly ... Sting like a Bee!", as Ali would say.
Give yourself the gift of freedom of expression with this "go ahead and experiment", finely and prettily put together box of adhesives. You never know.
You might be the next Salvador Dali.
I love it, I will use it, my husband will use it, it is pretty and friendly looking, and it IS NOT EDIBLE ) despite the fact that one of our kids thought it was a box of chocolates, which it does resemble. Therefore, not to be left out in front of some kids. Humgry kids!
A++!
Great selection. Heading to a site to see how to use the foam board squares right now!
I love learning new things and this is perfect for me!
thanks,
jean | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love It! Made Very very well Punches good. Works great. It does take a couple punches at first to get it going [ like maybe 3 or 4] and then after that it works great!!!! Thanks to My very active 3 year old it has been dropped many times and even stepped on by me and i'm no tooth pick. and it is still in one piece hehehehe and still working great. Will totally be purchasing a few more that I had My eye on. Great Brand Great product.
I would recommend checking out the orientation or the rotation of the heart is going in the direction you want it to go in. I don't know if they have whole punch with it upside down or not but I was needing it to be for what i was thinking of doing with it but this one when you put the paper in the top to punch it, It will be right side up and not an upside down heart. I didn't even think of that before.
p.s. I don't see one yet but if you find one that will punch out the heart upside down when putting the paper in please let me know Thank You. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good Tools. This is the first tool set I got starting out working with Polymer Clay, (just recently) and it is a very good set mind you and has many different variations to work with however, the tools leave a sharp edge cut where I was using them and I could not for the life of me figure out how to work with them and not get these cuts.
Well watching YOUTUBE videos (gotta love youtube) I noticed the "pros" were using the same type of tools but theirs were more rounded out and smooth. I looked on Amazon and I could not find anything finally after searching all over I finally found some on Etsy and they are perfect. Nice and smooth and rounded in a sense.
I will probably use a couple of these for cutting into or carving but will use my others more. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
even cuts through plastic. I've used several ceramic knives before which I loved, these scissors are also quality ceramic cutters. The hinge is metal so I'm not sure yet if it's going to rust or otherwise be a weak link in the overall design. These scissors cut through paper with breeze so I tried them on loose flimsy plastic which they also performed as well as or better than regular metal blade scissors. I'm quite pleased, these may become my new primary kitchen scissors which NO ONE is allowed to use EXCEPT for food type activities! (A trait that I picked up from one of my parents LOL) These scissors were provided free of charge for reviewing purposes. They have met and exceeded my expectations. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It Depends on What you Expect from them. I guess it all depends on what you plan to use these for. So far as play time goes, these are very versatile. My daughter, three year old grand daughter, and I used these with play dough. They are kinda big for even the most grown up of us, but other than that, they are a welcomed addition to our play with clay tools. We have made roads, apples, oranges, lemons, flowers, and bracelets with these. The pointed ones are great for making an indentation, and if you have a stem to then put into it, the pressure on the tool outward and upward leaves a little thin piece of the clay in a circle at the top of the indentation, to fold and press around the stem. The flat ones are perfect for adding stem grooves to leaves. Anywhere you need a special touch, these come in handy. So, although I am kinda jealous when I read about the silicone ones in the reviews, and might like to try those when I am working with paper clay or the like, these are very good for play. They added to our love of creating together, in a playful and loving setting. Hope you experience the same thing from using them. At a little over a buck a piece I think they are fair priced too. Disclaimer: I received this product at a discount for leaving an honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Stronger than students. As a teacher I have used many double sided tapes by the "standard" brand. I used the poster tape for several years. The exploring fingers of students always managed to outdo the tape. Finally I bought this tape. This is amazing! While I am probably not using it for the intended purpose, it does what other tapes (even packing or duct) could not do, it adheres even when children try to pull things off. The main purpose is to affix name tags to desks. After the impressive hold I began keeping extras in my desk and using in the classroom on projects or experiments. Definitely holds, so for special projects where the desired effect of holding but not showing or making a mess (glue) this was fabulous! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not exactly user-friendly. I purchased this, even after reading the negative review, because I could not find the natural color anywhere else at the time and I needed it to complete a fairy house craft project. The entire bottom half of the moss was very dirty, discolored by soil and filled with debris which is why, I would guess, the back of the plastic container isn't shown. I did expect a certain amount of that since the review I read was negative about the moss quality, but I was still taken aback by how much was in that condition. That said, the upper half of the container did have some debris in it, but no more than other brands of moss I use on a regular basis and the color was good. I removed the unusable moss and still had plenty for my project, two times over and definitely more than most bags I have purchased elsewhere, more than enough to consider the price I paid fair. The biggest negative for me was the time it took to separate the unusable moss. I have to say, it was truly a mess and not something I care to repeat. Otherwise, what I could use was soft and very nice. I do think this is misrepresented in the picture which gives the impression the entire container is filled with the clean moss shown. If the container was turned over to the back side and displayed, I seriously doubt many people would purchase it. I would not purchase again, if I had a choice. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Durable, Great for use with Fondant. This is the second extruder I've purchased for use with fondant and gumpaste (clays of the cake decorating world). I originally bought the Makin's Professional Ultimate Clay Extruder. The crank handle was an improvement over the other push models, but it was cumbersome to use. Plus, it was fragile, and the metal was extremely thin to the point of being sharp. Though I was careful with it, the threading split during the second use. So I returned it and bought this Walnut Hollow extruder instead. It's superior in EVERY way: better, more comfortable crank with a pivoting handle, sturdier and more durable metal, all the same discs as the Makin set, AND it includes a nifty storage case so you don't have to worry about losing all those discs. Get this one. You won't regret it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Too Cute, Love the Vintage. I love the vintage designs included in this collection of Crafty Rabbit Premium Washi Tape! Each roll is of an interesting pattern and the colors are vibrant. Easy to use like other Washi Tapes, repositionable and doesnt leave a residue. Lately Ive been on a Steam Punk kick and the roll with keys and hearts are my personal favorite. I have worked with other Washi Tapes but hadnt been able to find these unique designs. I had purchased these in thinking I would use them as stocking stuffers for Christmas but they're too cute and Im going to have to order another set because these babies are mine!
** I received this item at a discount for my honest unbiased review ** | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent sewing set. I received CrazyEve Leathercraft DIY Sewing Stitching Multi Function Kit Leather Handy Hole Punch,Needles,Compass Set last week, and have only now been able to play with it. My first response is that this is an excellent sewing set for a beginner leatherworker. I am a huge fan of having the right tool for the job. I have been attempting to make my own covers for journaling, and have struggled because I did not have the right tools. This set solves that problem. It has more than what I need, and is very economical. As a beginner, I am not sure how all of the tools work, but I have used the 2 prong chisel. I was initially sad to see there was not a 3 prong chisel, but after searching online, I determined that they do not come in 3 prongs. The chisel/ punches work really well. There is a great supply of leatherworking needles, and a finger / thumb thimble as well. It is a fantastic set that has most of what you would need to start leatherworking. Helpful additions (in my beginners opinion) would be a burnisher, an edger and arc edge punches. I will be looking to see if CrazeEve sells other items, as they will get my repeat business.
I did receive a discount in exchange for my honest review, but I am not prohibited from leaving negative reviews, nor am I obligated to leave positive reviews. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
2) the covers are very sturdy and therefore you don't need to use a hard . I'm a huge fan of these sketchbooks. As a professional architect, I always have a sketchbook going, and have been using these for about 5 years. First off, they are not cheap, so if you want cheap look elsewhere.
But here is why I am such a loyal fan - 1) The paper is thick and textured enough for markers, collage, watercolor washes and has lots of tooth for pencil and charcoal. 2) the covers are very sturdy and therefore you don't need to use a hard surface 3) the ring is very sturdy and doesnt get all bent and unusable like cheaper sketchbooks and 4) they look pretty cool, which is better than pulling out an el-cheapo student sketchbook at a client meeting. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fantastic Company which care about product quality and customer satisfaction. My dear wife bought me this set of micro miniature carving chisels for Christmas which were very reasonably priced. I had the misfortune of having one of the small chisels break on me during my first use. I contacted Ramelson and within three days I had a new chisel to replace the one that had broken. I had reported the broken chisel but had not requested or demanded a replacement, they just send me one. Wow, this is what I would call fantastic service and outstanding customer satisfaction. The set comes ready to use, incredibly sharp and well made. These chisels work as well as some of the best chisels I own, where an individually chisel may cost as much as this whole set. I never had a real small set of chisels, and this I think, is a great bargain for any wood carver, even for most advanced. I've been a woodcarver for over 10 years and I have enough experience to know when a chisel or carving knife works well or not. So, in ending I will say this is a fabulous set of micro chisels. Thumbs up Ramelson! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cute and easy to use. I just got into embossing and didn't want to spend too much on some of the other machines. I have a cricut and do not need the die cut function that the more expensive machines offer therefore this little machine has been pretty perfect to begin with. I use many different types of embossing folders with it. (See picture)The darice,cuttlebug and paper studio brand from hobby lobby all work perfect with this cute little machine. Any A2 folder will work in this machine and the 5x7s for cuttlebugs work as well if you cut the edges a bit. I think that this is a great embossing machine for a beginner. Down the road I might consider getting a machine that allows me to emboss a much larger area. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Highlights a Top Knot. Ever since I adopted a Maltese mix dog, I have had fun styling her hair. Fortunately, she seems to enjoy it as much as I do. She loves to relax and rest her head on her grooming table while I comb her hair. I make the most of her willingness to look pretty by adding hair ornaments and found this set to be among the nicest that I have tried.
This Cute Pet Dog Hair Bows gives me just the right assortment of seven colors. The polka dots and rhinestone make the bows stand out even more and they definitely light up her outfit. The rubber band is fairly thick and has a diameter of just under one-half inch, which makes the bows very easy to place. The ribbon is very stiff and so the bow keeps its shape through repeated wearings.
Disclosure: A complimentary product was sent to me for trial and evaluation. I have no connection to the seller or the manufacturer and my review is based solely on my perception of the merits of the product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Lovely, silky, moisturizing, non-greasy soap base. This is a fantastic soap. Gets you clean, leaves no film, residue, sticky or squeaky feeling and is not oily or greasy. It rinses clean buts leaves your skin soft and silky -- not waxy or balmy. Like clean skin should feel. Lovely. And I am PICKY about my soap.
It melts super-easy in the microwave for making your own soap to mix with essential oils (a minute and a half at 1000 watts will nearly liquefy one pound) and sets in silicone molds like a dream. Comes out cleanly with no fuss. (I leave mine on the kitchen counters overnight, so I don't know how long the setting time is.) Once the bars have cooled, the fragrance of the essential oils really stays within the soap. I let the bars cure (read: harden a little) for two weeks so they last longer -- the soap is soft enough to cut easily with a passably sharp knife right out of the bag, so the curing time is essential to the life of the bar. If you can melt butter in a measuring cup, stir it around a little and then pour it into a smaller container, you can use this to make soap (or conditioning shampoo!) at home. RIDICULOUSLY easy.
I'm giving it four stars instead of five because once the base is heated it's a little "goaty" smelling. Not so much to keep me from buying it or using it in my hair and all over everywhere else as a cleanser, but enough that it's noticeable. All goat's milk products I've ever used have this issue as well. No one's fault but the goat's. If they ate a little more young grass the day they were milked, you'll get a more pungent soap out of their contribution. It's a NATURAL product that varies, naturally. But some people might find this irritating. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
look rough but works well with provided self-backing eyelets. not great for 2-part eyelet/washer sets. First, I received this item in very beat up packaging, and the pliers themselves looked very abused and they were sticky--which was not good since I'm using this for costuming and sticky pliers make me anxious about smudging up nice fabric. The package lists these as TP4400 HAWK pliers and came with 100ish eyelets--a mix of black gold silver and copper, which was a nice surprise. I first used these with the provided eyelets and it worked nicely without much strain. However, when I went to use these with a nicer 2-piece eyelet/washer set it took a ton of effort, distorted the top of the eyelet without fully bending the backside and I could feel a definite decrease in the spring strength afterwards. No clue how long they'll last if you're not using self-backing eyelets. Since I bought this for 2-part sets, that was a bit disappointing. If you want a set for putting eyelets in paper/cardstock, these will work great. buying it for clothes or costuming? maybe move along | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Write smoothly, nice variety. These USA color pro gel pens write smoothly and came in a wide variety of colors and styles including neon, glitter, and metallic as well as standard colors. They were packaged in a thin plastic box with dividers that the pens clip onto. Great for storage. They are great for both writing and coloring. The small tips allow for getting into those tiny spaces in popular adult coloring books. My daughter loves to use them just for writing in her lyric books and taking notes to color code them for easy studying. A great variety for the money.
I received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. I strive, as a reviewer and consumer who relies on reviews when making purchases of my own, to examine and test each product that I receive and provide my honest observations and opinions on each and every one. I know that many consumers are put off and distrustful of reviewers who receive discounted products, so I am 100% honest In each and every review that I write regardless of whether it affects my ability to be approved to review more products. I feel that everyone who reads my reviews deserves to know what they are spending their money on. Therefore, this review has been in no way influenced by the company or seller. I hope that my review has been helpful, if so, please click below. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
does not match the description. description states that the dimensions of this product are 96 x 1 x 48 inches - this is not the case - it is only 3/8 of an inch thick. description also says that you can use it for making cork boards - a push pin would be too long for the thickness of this cork unless you make multiple layers. while the cork itself is fine and the quality is good i am giving such a low rating bc it does not match the description and therefore is not useful to me. i will be promptly returning it am i am frustrated that i even have to waste my time bringing this somewhere to mail it back
Edited to add: i didn't have to go somewhere to mail it back - amazon arranged a UPS pick up | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Paper - Horrible Packaging/Shipping. The paper is great! Nice texture to it and awesome for scrapbooks, cards, die cuts, etc. The problem is that American Crafts packaged the paper in an open corner box, leaving one of the ends open. This works well for brick and mortar stores so you can see and feel the quality of the paper. This fails miserably for shipping and the way Amazon packages their items. If you plan on using the full 12x12 sheet, be prepared that you'll not be able to use all the sheets, if any at all. If you only have plans to die cut or use part of the page, it's great. Really wish Amazon would take better care when shipping. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
good tape. I bought a banner with grommets to hang to celebrate my son becoming a Marine and unfortunately the banner lasted 2 days before the stupid wind ripped the grommets right out on the one side. My son could have cared less if I hung up a banner or not but I wanted to so it may sound cheap but I decided why not tape the banner to our brick house front. I was originally going to buy regular white duck tape to match the banner but then I saw this americana version and I thought it would be perfect. I used the tape like a border for the banner and when you drove by, the tape looked like it was part of the banner itself. I couldn't have been more pleased. The tape held against the brick without any problems (it was outside and under an awning though so it was not in direct elements of weather) but still no amount of wind made the banner budge. My son left for more training so I took down the banner and had no problem taking the tape off, no residue left behind. I've even used this tape for mailing - I was sending my son a package via usps priority mail and ran out of packing tape. Since this tape is red, white and blue it went perfect with the box and arrived there no problem. So this has helped me twice now. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Its STRONG and easy to work with! + ideas/uses for it! (UPDATE 01/14/16 CONFIRMED NON TOXICITY. UPDATE 01/14/16 CONFIRMED NON TOXICITY! (click helpful so people can see)
I emailed thermomorph to inquire about the toxicity of this plastic and I am happy to say they emailed me back confirming my hypothesis from before! It's NONtoxic! :)
Disclaimer: you can make jewellery and roleplay stuff but I use it for repairs and other useful things as seen below:
First and foremost: this stuff is extremely strong. When used lightely it can be flexible. (Can make springs when wrapped around cylindrical objects)
It needs around 140F (60 Celsius) to get pliable. Because of this low "melting" point, and high durability, it is perfect to keep in a survival bag. (See "tools" below) I keep a 50gram ball in my bookbag. (See pic 5)
A lot of people ask if they can use it in the sun. It really does depend on the day because of the TEMPERATURE. The sun is irrelevant, though.
It will generally hold its shape outside. Just don't leave it in the car because it starts to get soft around 90f after a while.
I used this with a pigment pack to make key organizers (see pic 1)
I fixed a broken zipper attachment and it works perfectly (see pic 2 & 3)
I also made a marbelized red tray (with pigment pack, light mixing) to hold stuff! I just wrapped some thermo morph around a jar lol (See pic 4)
Other ideas:
-TOOLS: this one is HUGE. You can make custom tools. For example, if you need to take a bolt off, take a certain amount (more=sturdier) and press it on to the bolt to make its shape and then toss in ice water. Boom. (See pic 6 & 7)
-Custom Handles: extremely useful. Wrap it around whatever you want and slowly make your hand imprint for a custom made handle.
-hooks: extremely useful, it can be drilled if needed, but you can make one that can latch.
- latched cup holder (utilizing hooks)
-fishing lures
-phone stands (awesome)
-Plus infinite more uses.
This is also the cheapest polycaprolactone for the amount.
**I am unaware of the toxicity of this product. Generally it is assumed it is non toxic since this is a generic version of other same polymers. I asked the company and got no response, unfortunately. -1 star**
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Did not work well on knit. I purchased this item to adhere glitter to fabric as I had seen in a blog post. The example I followed mixed glitter with adhesive and brushed it on the cuffs and collar of a woven shirt. I had a t-shirt and wanted an effect with blurred edges so I diluted the adhesive and sprayed it on the fabric. I then sprinkled glitter on and repeated the spray. I did this until the material was wet on the back. It looked great, and the glitter stuck very well on my fingernails (note: Next time wear gloves). The glitter began to flake off the garment after about 15 minutes of wear. I have been afraid to wash it as I think even more would come off. I don't know if the failure was due to the fabric's stretch or because I sprayed it on, but I suspect the former based on my unintentional fingernail test. I was disappointed that it did not hold up well on the knit. I have saved half the bottle and will be testing on other fabric types and updating. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wonderful assortment. I got a very wide variety of feathers which I was very happy with, the variety of colors and shapes are perfect for the different types of hair ornaments I plan on making. I didn't count them all, but I think I got more than 100 which is good because the odds and ends wouldn't be usable for the main feather portion of the ornaments, but I can find other uses and perhaps use them to accent others. A lot of the feathers mostly have darker ends, some bunches with different colors at the ends, others with lighter colors, I've included pictures of the healthy 'as described' main bunches of color groups as well as one of the odds and ends which mostly consist of shorter ones and long, extremely light and skinny ones. I've probably missed a few more color groups, but there are so many I can't take pictures of them all. I would definitely recommend. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A very nice pack of scissors for a class of youngsters. My wife is a teacher in a pre-K classroom in our local park district facility and also teaches the kindergarteners at our local church. In both capacities, she often has the kids working on assorted art projects that require cutting paper. These scissors are ideal for the youngsters who are new to handling scissors. They are easy to grip and the blunt ends make them mostly "poke proof." She has been using scissors like this for many years, and it is convenient to have a set of a dozen in one box.
Oftentimes, in the month of August there are back-to-school sales at stores that offer scissors similar to these at a cost of $0.99 each. While those are cheaper in price, they are usually going to be of poorer quality than these. If your primary factor for choosing a product is going to be price, these probably won't be the scissors you choose. However, they are of above-average quality and a good choice for most consumers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect little clips. These little clips are great. I have at least 20 of them in various spots throughout my house. They hold up my daughters projects, school work and art work as well as keep important papers in place. I usually have 4-5 sheets of paper in each clip with no problem. Some are in the entry way and the opening and closing of the door does not blow them out of place. They are easy to apply and simply to remove. I have not had one rip the paint off yet, however make sure you read the instructions as the first command products I purchased I used incorrectly and did peel paint off.
I have also found you can paint these with spray paint to change the color up to match your decor. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Super satisfied. Who knew I would ever feel inclined to write a review about scissors but here I am. Not sure why I ordered these in the first place but once I started using them I was very grateful for whatever impulse it was. These cut from the tip to the joint (?) without fail - again, without fail.
I had always bought generic scissors at dollar stores or at the check out or where ever and always the price was a factor. Cheap, cheap, cheap!! And I have scissors stashed in many places just so I don't have to go looking for one: both cars, both medicine cabinets, beverage cabinet, office desk, stove, refrigerator, laundry room, all bedrooms, basement and of course with my pet supplies.
With some the cutting wouldn't start until quite further down the blade and others could start right at the tip but once got further not so good. Some were only good for a piece of string or a single sheet of paper. So to wrap it up, good scissors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not as pictured, You get what you pay for . What I received is not the pictured item. The block is pale yellow (not bleached white) - not the rich gold pictured. Very faint beeswax smell, that turns into an unpleasant processed smell while grating or melting. Very dry sticky crumbly wax. I chose this item because it said it was organic and the color in the photo is what I normally associate with a rich beeswax smell and creamy texture. Based on the processed color, smell, and texture - it might have come from an organic source but their processing is far more industrial than the naturalness associated with an organic product. Will not buy again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very easy to use and time consuming, worth the work. It's obvious by the previous reviewer that mosaic isn't their thing. It's definitely mine! I have been purchasing my tile from Mosaic Mercantile for years. I started out with the kits first because I had no clue where to start, but knew I wanted to create pieces of my own one day. Honestly, to glue tile onto a curved surface that stands up can be challenging. A different type of glue can be used, which is more tacky than the glue that is provided in the kit. Although with patience, (which most children below 10 have a 10 min or less patience scale) the tile has to set on the glue, laying down. By keeping the tiled piece centered and still, like inbetween bookcases would be great. I usually use canned goods to keep the curved piece still. I give it a 5 for creative fun! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amazingly Satisfying Tool. I've owned an inexpensive corded yellow-handled hot glue gun for many years. The integrated stand broke off, it's easy to burn yourself, the cord is often too short and it's hard to manuever with the cord being so much heavier than the gun itself. I like the concept of hot glue, but the hardware and frizzle bits of thread that come up with it leave a lot to be desired.
Now, comes this cordless model from Black & Decker, and I am extremely impressed. Yes, they probably went into it looking for whatever would work with their 20V batteries, but the resulting product is ridiculously better than my previous glue gun.
You might think warm up times might be better for corded, but they seem about the same, at about 90 seconds. And this unit has a convenient power light to let you know it's on.
Once hot, dispensing could hardly be easier using the two finger trigger, and with the lack of a cord, deftly maneuverable. Only the last centimeter or so is dangerously hot. There is a convenient insulated grip behind the tip so two handed operation is possible.
The included glue sets extremely fast so once you put the glue on, be careful to get your pieces aligned right as you won't get a second chance. It seems as though the formulation they've provided is less prone to annoying and messy strands of glue hair. Also, it is quite strong. And it doesn't tend to drip.
One of my favorite features is how firmly it stands on a tabletop using its battery and grip as a stand. Little danger of tip over.
Manufacturing quality is first rate with a refined grip and high quality plastics (and a bit of metal). The battery loading mechanism is somewhat flimsy and takes some pressing to get in place.
And, I now have an extra battery for my B&D cordless drill.
I highly recommend this product as a tool every household will find useful. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Product -- I LOVE IT. I love my tape glider NOW. However, when i first got it I found it to be bulky and awkward. Then I watched a couple of Youtube videos with lots of tips and now it is my favorite tool! I have been using it for approx I year. I make cards and it works perfect for that. I hardly ever use glue dots now. Storing it is a bit of a pain as I have limited space but since I use it every time I work on a card it has a place right on my work area. Fast and easy to get too. Plus the tape roll is 36 yards so you are not changing out tape all the time. I would recommend this item to scrapbookers and card makers - and even good for use with older kids for school projects. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
You have to know what you're doing. Thanks for all the reviews and I symphatize with everyone from 0 to 5 stars. The product is great and very good indeed. However, I made a big mess in the past because I failed to follow instrution exactly to the dot! You have to follow instructions exactly (room temperature, 50/50 equal portion!, and mix it for a long time really well, I mean well and thorough). Otherwise, it will not work! You have to mix the exact equal portion! I cannot emphasize the importance of following these 3 simple yet, important instruction. BTW, always wear disposable gloves. I have made some real beautiful work of art and amazing finish on wood products! But also, I have made a big mess b/c I didn't follow instructions. That pretty much sums it up. Personally, I know exactly how to use it and I love it! It is a great product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Quite Brown. Let me just start by saying this is not exactly what I thought it was going to be. That could be more on me than on them as I am new to leather working and not incredibly familiar with all the terms. Is "Boot Leather" code for suede?
The leather itself is more of a suede than anything else. It is hard to tell in the pictures exactly what it would look like. Again, I was expecting more of a natural leather than what appears to be fairly ...processed (for lack of a better word).
I have used this piece to make a watch strap and coin purse. Both appear to be holding up well.
It is probably fine if you are aware that it is more suede than a nice smooth leather. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pretty (and Rustic) in Pink. I'd just started getting into the Washi Tape Craze when my sister announced her wedding plans. Being the creative one in the family, I made it my duty to be in charge of creating favors for her wedding. Little did I know what a big job it would be to do so for over one hundred people... Nonetheless, I put my head down with a smile and got to work.
I had only previously used the standard Washi tapes in the past. So coming across this particular craft tape was a pleasant surprise. I love how the tape is 3-dimensional and can be felt under my fingers, unlike the flat Washi roles. And the color combination was perfect for my sister's rustic but feminine wedding style.
I ended up using the tape to decorate small envelopes that read "Let Love Grow", had a picture of a pink or cream-colored flower, and a strand of the rural laced tape. As you might have guessed, these were seed packets filled with wild flower seeds that guests of the wedding could take home and plant in the spring. I believe I was able to make around sixty to seventy favors with the three rolls. They were a hit! And I just don't think they would've been nearly as lovely without the adhesive tape. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worked great. I film pregnancy videos and I ordered 2 deluxe and one non.
This regular one came with a cream to rub on to prevent the cast from sticking. My model was in pain, it did stick, don't use it.
I tried this cream since the deluxe did not come with one (and I had purchased petroleum jelly for this for doing this) because last time the same model said the petroleum jelly was a pain to get off of her and it kept the inside of the case moist (as of today for 2 weeks)
The deluxe came with no cream but it did have an extra bag to mix with water so you could smooth out the cast, a brush, and some sander. The mix did not work, there was not enough, the brush was useless and I have not tried the sander yet. I am a little upset that the basic did not include this.
I was under the impression the deluxe would include more material to make a semi full cast, not be missing what should be important items.
Because of this I knocked off 1 star.
Be sure to go VERY slow, be patient and smooth out all the pieces and try and smear the white stuff so it covers the holes when you first place it. The first time the model did not do that and it looked bad, the second time the other model smoothed it out as she went and it looks as it should.
I intended on painting the deluxe and not the basic so that kind of was a downer. Today I took left over from the basic and laid a smooth coat over the older deluxe, hopefully that will help. Also, cut smaller pieces for the breast and thigh area, it is much easier then trying to fit it under/around, that will just cause lumps. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I'm sticking with Tombow . Okay, corny puns aside, I've tried a number of adhesive products for creating my scrapbooks and paper crafts...but Tombow products take the cake!
I happened to hear about the Tombow line via an online tutorial (though the person and project I'd read about escapes me now), and decided to try it out. If you're a tape-glue kinda person, you'll love it. I typically use this type of adhesive for sticking images to my scrapbook pages. I've also used it to glue my scrapbook papers to chipboard which also worked well. Projects I've created months ago using this product have stood the test of time (and hands running through pages to boot). As other reviewers said, if the dispenser works properly, the product is awesome.
I also recommend Tombow's Multi Mono Liquid Glue (the green cap) -- which has a pen tip and a broad tip for your adhering pleasure :) It's my favorite glue above all others, and I've tried at least five or six other permanent adhesives as recommended per Amazon's customer base! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The very best un-sticker. Go ahead. Take a piece of kleenex and stick it to duct tape, then drop some of this (expensive) stuff on and peel them apart without tearing the tissue.
Do not waste it as a cleaner, although it will soften adhesives so that you can scrub them off. Instead, use it for the most stubbornly stuck items. It somehow gets under the glue and lets you peel it away from whatever it is stuck to. After it quickly evaporates, the glue is still sticky! Oh, it also makes paper transparent. Don't let this anywhere near someone who is snoopy about your mail; they could take a preliminary peek by dribbling it on the paper (unless it is a security envelope) and then open and re-close it leaving no trace. Hmmm... who developed this stuff?
Have never used it on wood glues or epoxies. I don't think it would work. For paper and stickers. And snooping.
-----Update, 2 years later. Can never find this in stores anymore... Which is why I ordered 5 bottles; that should last me. a little goes a long way. This stuff will get the stickiest stubbornest gunk off anything. It is a must-have in your arsenal of cleaners and removers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I am glad that I bought these little scissors. I am glad that I bought these little scissors. As of this writing, these are TSA compliant (TSA guidelines as of this writing specify that scissors can be brought in a carry on if it is under four inches I believe), and I had never considered bringing scissors with me on a vacation on purpose (I had only brought these with me because I brought a skirt to mend en route), but I am glad that I did. These are sturdy little scissors, and take up basically no space at all. My husband and I got blisters on our vacation, and these scissors came in handy for cutting up moleskin and gauze. These scissors are really great value, and I'm glad that I bought them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wonderful Scent, Beautiful Earrings are a great treat. This product was so fun! I admit to purposely burning the one with the earrings in it first. I checked their value online and they're $30! I'm very pleased with them. The wax itself smells wonderful and I've only had to change the cube once so far.
This is not a complaint, more a word of advice. My wax burner is the kind where you put the wax underneath, and I've noticed that these cubes are too large and overflow the bottom so I've started cutting them in half. I'm not sure if that's an issue with warmers where the dish is on top, but I would keep an eye out on your warmer while you're using these.
Overall, this is a great product and I can't wait to order another one! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice Cheap Scissors. I bought 4 of these to replace the old scissors around the house. The recycled angle was nice but not the my reason for buying. (I need all my office supplies to match-- so pens, pencils, everything is plain black.) The blades are sharp and it cuts quite nicely, about what you would expect with a Fiskars. I do kind of wish that the handles had rubber padding. While its well shaped, ergonomic and comfortable to hold its not as comfortable for prolonged use as other rubberized scissors I've used. 2 of the scissors worked very nicely out of the box, but the other 2 were very tight and tiring to use. It seems like parts of the blades were touching more than other parts and causing too much friction. I was able to put a little mineral oil on them and that helped. There are better scissors out there. But for my needs and price range these fit the bill well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good and Bad. I was really excited about this purchase because I make boxes and things with shells and get tired of my Ad Tech corded gun falling over every time I put it down...which if often. The support grip on the Ad Tech gun is too flimsy to sustain it and when you put it down it constantly falls over...which apparently undermines longevity.
This gun was an easy answer, and I loved the way it felt in my hand, but I am disappointed in the "strings" that ran from the gun to the object being glued with every single use. I later decided that those "strings" happened on every gun I used b/c our house is so cold in the winter that it was natural to have those strings...so I cannot use that as a negative, but this one had moe than the Ad Tech consistently.
However, after having spent about $100 for this (gun, battery charger, sticks) I am terribly disappointed in it. The first charge held for about an hour, but the second charge (from an additional battery we had) lasted less than half an hour.
Great idea, but not worth the trouble I finally used my "old" simple hand held $4 gun, and it made me just as happy, despite the need to keep replacing the slender sticks.
I do not recommend this product and will probably return it if Amazon will accept it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Whether for vests, bracers or other projects, these are amazing. I have ordered so many of these spikes over the last year. Probably going on near 1000 or so and these things are great. The spikes are sharp enough for people not to go and try and slap your shoulder but safe enough that they won't cut you if you roll your neck back onto them.
I did have 1 spike though, a few orders back, from an entirely different size and design slip in. That spike actually fell off of my vest after a while and good riddance. I have also had one or two bent ones, but let's be realistic, there are going to be defects in a machining facility so I'm letting that slide. But these spikes are pretty great. They retain their color, keep tight and don't rust. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It arrived quickly and was a good price. I made the mistake of ordering 50lbs . I bought this clay because I needed more clay for my college ceramics class. It arrived quickly and was a good price. I made the mistake of ordering 50lbs instead of 25lbs, so now I'm stuck with a ton of extra clay. Which is good because I bought a pre-owned electric high fire kiln.
The clay didn't come sealed in the bag properly like if you bought from Lagoona Clay brand, the clay wasn't unusable but it was close to getting leather hard, which made it harder to use than fresh wet clay straight out of a new bag. I used about half of a 25lb bag and my pieces turned out beautiful, very durable once glazed fired. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works well for belts - a bit lightweight though. Bought this strictly for punching holes in belts - and it worked well for that! Having tried a few other belt punches in the market that required a lot of force just to make even an indentation in the belt, I was relieved that this one is lightweight but still does not require a ton of strength to get a punch to go through.
On the other hand, the lightweight-ness of the tool might be a con if you're a really strong person or have a hard time using a lighter-hand, and I do wonder about the durability. I'd also agree w/ the other reviewer who said that the depth you can punch is a bit shallow - with some of the thicker belts I've had to punch twice to get all the way through, but as long as punch it in the same spot, the hole ends up looking smooth, so that's not a huge deal. As others also mentioned, the youtube channel's instructions are also better than those included (just search woodruff industries in youtube, you'll find it).
Some tips: you'll definitely want a bent paperclip or a needle to poke the material out of the punchers as you go. For punching holes in a belt, I found that you'll want to find the largest punch that fits in the existing belt holes and use one size larger than that for actual punching to get the same size hole. I also found making "templates" helpful rather than just measuring and marking. I did this by taking an index card or piece of junk mail and placing it below the existing belt, punching through the existing holes (at least 3 of them) and the index card using a small punch (so as not to alter the existing holes in the belt), then using the proper size punch on the index card alone. You can then use this template on top of the belt by lining up two holes (more accurate than one) in the card w/ two existing holes at the end of the belt and using the third hole on the index card as a guide for your new hole to punch. I used small non-marking clamps to hold the template in place as I punched. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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