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Excellent gift to give to schools or day care centers. I got this so that my Son could give it to his grade one teacher with whom he still has a wonderful relationship. We could see that she loved them and was very happy and grateful. Her class had so many mismatched and broken scissors but these are durable and really nicely made. I tried one out and was very impressed with the their safe yet effective paper cutting ability and the cart is such a nice touch. The design was well thought out and it makes it very easy for her to keep track and make sure that each scissors is back in it's holder and ready to be locked away in her classes supply chest.
Excellent product and makes a great gift. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worked great on my brown leather jacket. I researched a lot of different options before choosing Tear Mender for my new leather jacket. I had just bought the leather jacket 2 days before it got caught on a metal piece of a mirror which left a 1/2 inch nick on the arm, and I was so upset! I specifically searched for reviews from people who had mended a leather jacket, since the quality of the mend could be different than that of a leather couch or purse. One reviewer mentioned that it does not do well under tension. Women's leather jackets are under more tension than men's jackets since we wear them tighter, but my mend has held under the tension.
It does dry clear and it seems to be like the rubber cement glue that we used in elementary school. I tried applying a little more on top of the first coat because it didn't look perfectly smooth, and the first coat just peeled right off when I tried to smooth it over. This wasn't a problem since it didn't leave any residue. I just started over again, and it worked fine the second time when I left it alone for a few minutes. My jacket is made of a lighter brown leather and the mend blends in with the rest of the jacket.
The nick on my jacket was not a tear or rip, but it was rather a sort of "cut" or "slice". I can't say how it would work on a more serious tear, but with the past experience, I would definitely be willing to use this for future clothing mends. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very interesting material. Wow, this stuff is great. It has some quirks and it is very different from latigo strips, but I love it.
The skin side is a little crackly and can show stretching and use very quickly, that is either a downside. Or a huge plus if you're going for the vintage look. Everything else is a plus:
The back of the leather is SO smooth. It's just so consistent in texture and luxurious. I don't know how to describe it... the fibers are just very fine, so skiving is smooth and easy, and any results from skiving just feels like a fine suede with no additional processing. It's also very thick and strong, maybe almost 5mm thick.
I'm using these to make some full grain "worn look" belts, and I'm loving the results. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Comfortable but Ineffective. I've owned this retractable knife for almost a month now and use it for my paper cut projects. It is comfortable to hold and screwing the new blades in is rather easy. I like the blade storage case too.
However, replacement blades for this knife are not easy to find and the blades themselves do not last very long. The knife has started to loosen its grip on blades, which is frustrating when you are cutting a delicate piece. I like that you can retract the blade into the knife when you aren't using it (much safer), however the plastic knob on the back of the knife has popped off on more than one occasion.
I am switching to Martha Stewart's Craft Knife since it is wrapped in silicone and can supposedly hold any #11 blade that you can find in any craft store.
This knife might be okay if you aren't going to use it daily, but I would not recommend it for serious paper cut projects. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not bad. So, my girlfriend keeps talking about making epic, hand-carved scrying mirrors. I offered to do the actual carving on the frame, because I like making stuff, and making a scrying mirror sounds fun. But it's her deal, and she wants to do the carving. Okay, so she wants to do the carving.
"Does she want to use my tools?" I wonder.
"No...she can't use my tools." I answer myself.
Well, the issue with her using my tools is, my tools are sentient, and have a thirst for human blood. My blood. As much of my blood as they can get out of me. They're evil, ugly, greedy, angry, possibly cursed, blood-thirsty tools, and I don't want her messing them up.
So I got her these. These seem solid, with a good feel. I wouldn't use these on any wood that's super-hard,(think ebony, or something else from Africa) but they'll get the cut on, on most of your favorite woods. It seems clear that these tools have no associations to any ancient evil, nor have they taken any part in any witchcraft. Which is good, because, when they are used to make witchcraftian things,(those scrying mirrors of epic-ness I mentioned) that won't transfer any evil or unknown energies unto her work.
I spent all of twenty-three minutes checking these out, and they're good. They made smooth lines in some dry pine I had, and they demanded no blood. from me. I'm of the opinion that they need some edge honing, but I'm not the one that's going to be using them. However, since I'm pretty sure I'm going to be the one sharpening them, I'm compelled to say that this set does come with a stone. I also found a stone on the side of the road. Sharpen your tools on a something decent. I like my [brand name that I'm not paid for to name drop] diamond sharpener.
They've been in their plastic bag since I test-stabbed some wood. It's not a bad little bag. Also, being plastic, it keeps them from oxidising or otherwise reacting to the various noxious chemicals and chemical reactions I have going in my garage. I can't say it's the greatest plastic case ever, but...whatever. It kept them from rattling around in the box when it was shipping to me. Winning.
I imagine that, should she ever get around to doing any of the awesome projects that she keeps talking on great lengths about, that these will work well for her. They're good for beginner/intermediate skill level work, and I could see getting some fairly intricate details from the more skilled artists among us. Also, they're good for the occasional whittling, when your pocket knife just isn't cutting it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Average quality paper with generally pretty patterns, but chemical odor is a problem. The patterns and colors are generally quite pretty, with a few duds (yellow with a blurry red and black "plaid"? Ugh). The paper itself is relatively thin for origami paper and has a very matte finish, which makes for clean folds but also some "weak" spots when there are multiple creases. The real problem, though, is that the paper has an overpowering chemical odor. It's strong enough that I've had to wash my hands after use.
Edited to add a star. After using this paper for a day, I like it much better. The matte finish is actually very nice and comfortable to work with, though the odor persists. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Only real issue I have is that the feathers are pretty small (I'm able to grip an entire pack in . I ordered 16 packs of these in black, so I had to settle for picking a random bag and counting to see if it had about 100. It did (thank goodness), so I'll just have to trust that the others do as well XD. Only real issue I have is that the feathers are pretty small (I'm able to grip an entire pack in one hand), but since I'll be spacing them apart, it shouldn't look as bad. I'm not sure I could recommend them if you're trying to make big wings, but if you want to add small feathery decorations to something and don't want to spend too much money, I'd recommend this. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wonderful Product. I LOVE these produce bags! They are lightweight and easy to remember with the rest of your market bags. I have never been opposed to the normal plastic produce bags at the store but it is way easier to bring your own. I normally wrap the self-priced tag on the drawstring and have never had any issues checking out. These bags are good for every type of produce I have bought- along with holding individual bread rolls! The crumbs don't fall out either which is convenient! I forgot to take a picture but the large bag easily fit 4 ears of corn (not shucked). The small bag fits two decently sized onions (shown in the picture).
My only suggestion for improvement is to maybe add a drawstring clasp to each of the individual bags and not just the carrying bag they come in. It really hasn't been an issue for me though and is definitely just a suggestion!
I would recommend these to anyone who is looking for produce bags that are reliable and easy to use! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good for unique shaped bath bombs. If you are receiving this product to make bath bombs it is a pretty good product. They are plastic ornaments that are in the shape of a circle, heart, and flower. My favorite is the flower because it makes a really cute and unique bath bomb shape.
My set came with two of the same side of the round circle mold so they will not attach to each other. This is not a problem for me because I just form my bath bombs quickly and then take them out of the molds.
However, if you are planning to use them as actual ornaments for decoration or to hold items in them then receiving two of the same side would be an issue.
They are plastic so they aren't extremely sturdy but they get the job done.
I found the size to be a little bigger than I personally like for bath bombs but for fun and unique shaped bath bombs they work really nicely.
I received this product in exchange for my honest, unbiased opinion. I was under no obligation to provide positive feedback. The above is based on my personal experience with the product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice till you try to get it off. How this kit got so many five stars I have no idea. For many years I have used the snazaroo face painting sets and been happy. This time I saw this set and decided to try it because the stencils looked like a lot of fun. And yes, the stencils were fun, the boys especially loved them, and the paint worked nearly as well as the snazaroo (except the yellow seemed to take longer to soften). I did about a dozen kids (my own and neices and nephews) at a family party tonight. The problems all occurred when the party was OVER. Snazaroo comes off with a wet wipe, or a splash of water. It always came off easily and quickly and didn't stain skin. This one, by comparison, was a disaster to remove. It left the kids splotchy and stained. My four year old has skin the color of a pumpkin after being spider man. All the kids have stained remnants hanging out in various spots. And WORST of all, the kids are complaining of irritation and burning. The last thing they need is more rubbing and scrubbing so Im letting my four year old go to bed discolored (this is after a wet paper towel, a makeup removing wipe, and baby shampoo all failed to removed the stain.) Im not being too aggressive removing the leftover paint because I don't want to aggravate their skin- but will leaving residue aggravate it even more by morning?? I have no idea so Im venting on Amazon....I hope all the other family members don't call me to complain tomorrow. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Superb quality tool for beautiful bath bombs. These came very nicely packaged in a cute little box - pretty presentation, would make a great addition to a gift basket for the crafty person in your life. You receive four stainless steel (very sturdy, no flex/bend to them) sphere halves to make bath bombs with. When I make bath bombs I mold them in a lightly greased mold and then pop them out to dry so two is enough molds to do a much larger batch with - one mold for youand one for your friend to work with! Great size (2 1/2 inch diameter). The sides do not snap together when you are creating your spheres you just push them up against each other after you've packed in your recipe. I think this makes it easier to compress the bombs and create a seamless finished product. (Note: if you are new to bath bombs, be very cautious when adding the liquids - too much liquid and your ingredients will prematurely fizz and also become impossible to mold.... not that this has happened to me.... ;)
These are not cheap. I have purchased much cheaper plastic molds in the past. On the other hand, I've had plastic molds break on me when I try to overpack my mold to ensure the fizzies are very compact. No worries that these will break and I'm sure they will far outlast my interest in bath bomb making. I received these molds in exchange for my time testing and reviewing them. I read Amazon reviews to determine what products to spend my money on, so I aim for 100% honesty with my assessments - be they good or bad. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Silly Putty not Tear Mender. I bought the Terar Mender back on Dec. 8th. of 2016. I just today opened it from its sealed bag, I tore the seal off from under the bottle cap (Illustration # 2) and put the cap back on and went to squeeze and NOTHING. I squeezed the bottle a couple of times to feel and it felt hard inside. Cut the bottle in half and my gut feeling was correct because I had two pieces that felt like Silly Putty inside a cut in half plastic bottle instead of an egg. I bought the Tear Mender because at the time ithought I should have another bottle laying around just in case. Unfortunately by the time that just in case came after the return date. So everyone please check your bottle when you receive it even if you have another one opened with some still remains in it cause you might get a bad bottle like I did and won't know it until after its to late. Amazon let me down and I'm not sure if I'll be signing up again unless they help me out. Good luck everyone! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
O.K. I thought I would try this VG fluid out, When i noticed the price was about half of what I was buying before. Upfront. I will say that I am one of the few that vape mostly tobacco flavor juices. I have been making my own juices for a few years now. This VG fluid is not as thick as some other brands. I made several batches using recipes that I have been using for some time. The result was a very muted flavor. The last batch I made, I even added more flavoring. However, This didn't help much. This fluid does have a cleaner taste than the heavier versions. But, with tobacco flavors It's simply not desirable. I would suspect this fluid to work much better with say Menthol or possibly fruit flavors, Where you want a clean taste. Be prepared to use a lot more flavoring to get your desired result. My mix is a 75% VG 25% PG ratio. If your doing say a 50/50 ratio, This fluid may work in your favor, As your coils won't gunk up as fast. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
100% satisfied. I ordered this sketchbook and being as good as disables without a sketchbook in hand, I even bought a cheap one at the grocery store to last me the wait while my new one shipped. Most things I order show up late int the delivery estimate.
Not this one.
To my delight, my sketchbook arrived early, a day before the first day of the two week period estimated for delivery and before amazon had even let me know it had shipped. That's some speed.
The sketchbook itself is wonderful. It has a pocket in the back for scrap paper and what not, and a ribbon page marker. It's a convenient size, and it's very inspiring. looking at the paper I do believe it will do well for me as an artist specializing in pens and pencils.
I'm very happy with it. Thank you! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Exactly what I wanted. HUGE amount of woodsies sticks, exactly as described. Could be used for numerous craft products, and I like how they are thinner then the general thicker popsicle type of sticks you find at most craft stores. Personally I am going to use these for nail polish color swatches by gluing a fake nail to the end and writing the brand and nail color on the stick. My nail polish collection has become so huge that I am tried of searching over all of them each time I want to paint my nails, so I decided to make swatches for easier decision making and to also see how the nail color actually looks on a fake nail as all of us girls know that nail polish in a bottle can look much different on the actual nail. Again this is just my planned use for this product but really the craft options for this product are endless....and 1,000 sticks are going to last forever!!! Super fast shipping, ordered on Fri and received my item on Tue, you can't beat that. :-) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Will NOT stick to most Plastics. Nice stuff, but questionable advertising practices so only one star from me, I was expecting better.
Their "Sugru Projects" shows the product used on items (cables, plastic car mirror, fridge door, phone edges, car key buttons, etc.) that www. Sugru.com says "Sugru won't stick to".
Sugru won't stick to:
- Polypropylene,
- Nylon,
- Polyethylene,
- LDPE,
- Teflon,
- Brass
The verdict is still out on a couple small hooks that I made. On another item, a loop tore/broke quite easily even though I'd made it with 1/4inch thick Sugru material and let it sit for 3 days before trying to use with a lightweight z-biner.
Overpriced with questionable uses. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Does not work well at all but the seller was quite professional. I ordered 2 of these glass cutters at Christmas time. One for myself and another for a friend. We were out of town intermittently, so I didn't have a chance to try it until last month. At that time I had very little success. I was able to make 1 glass out of 6 bottles, but it was not even at all. I figured that I just wasn't doing it right, so my husband and I collected 12 more bottles to try. Last week we cleaned all of the bottles and got them ready. After cutting 12 bottles, we were only able to make 2 decent glasses. This is way too much work for only 20% success. I wish I could return them, but now my return period is over. I do not recommend this glass cutter.
***UPDATE***
3/24/17
The seller of this bottle cutter contacted me several times with recommendations, and finally offered to give me a 50% refund for these cutters due to my dissatisfaction. I thought that since I was beyond my warranty period, that it was generous of them to do so. I am going to give the cutter 1 last try before ditching it, just in case the other 2 tries were off for some reason. My suggestion would be to have your bottles ready prior to ordering this bottle cutter to try. I do feel that the seller treated me equitably and professionally. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very small repair only. This works fine for a very small repair. (Think size of a quarter.) You might be able to do one long scratch or something approaching the size of a credit card, but you will have to be very judicious with the filler and paint. (There is plenty of filler. You just don't want to use it all!) The reason you must show so much restraint is that the 'dye/paint' does not penetrate, so it can take many coats. It blends in and dries with a fine satin finish if it needs only two or three coats - in other words, the filler must be applied very lightly, in a small area and sanded - otherwise it starts to look obvious. This is true even with a perfect dye match. We were able to get an exact match by using a dropper and counting the drops, dipping and drying a toothpick to hold up and compare. Then we tried it on the patch. Remember, don't get carried away with the filler and good luck! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
New Invention from which a Few will Benefit. This is a neat gadget for quickly and easily affixing reinforcements to damaged/torn ring holes in notebook paper. So, for those who might be responsible for keeping ringed notebooks, this applicator will be most appreciated. It is not the greatest thing since sliced bread, but it is a thoughtful solution to a mundane job that must be done. If you are one of those people, I would suggest you buy it or ask your boss to buy it because it is worth its cost and will improve your efficiency. I bought one of these to maintain investment statements and confirmations for personal use, and I think it is great. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Crumbles Easily, Inferior Plasticity. I ordered this to try and repair the MagSafe 2 adapter for my MacBook Pro. The rubber covering of the power cord had come off. The first thing is that I was struck by the small amount of product in each packet. The defect in my power cord was 11 inches long and required all three packets to cover.
However, the most disappointing thing was the poor quality of the product. The putty has extremely poor plasticity. It was so poor that Im not 100% certain that I didn't receive a defective or expired batch. When you first attempt to work the putty with your fingers, as suggested in the instructions, it is almost impossible to hold all of the putty together. It crumbles much too easily. The same workability problem manifest itself when I was actually repairing the power cord. Anything but the gentlest, almost inconsequential, manipulations would result in the putty crumbling. On more than one occasion, rolling the putty on a flat surface, as you would Play Dough, resulted in everything coming apart and losing the work I had done.
If your project involves complex shapes or requires a higher level of workmanship, this product is not for you. Ive never worked with a putty having such poor plasticity.
The cured product is very flexible and resilient but not sufficiently impressive to overcome the substantial problems discussed above. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
5 Stars!!!! LOVE IT. If you love scrapbooking (and do A LOT of it), you will love the ATG!!!!! I too found it very bulky and awkward at first, but my goodness, has this little, err big, bugger saved me soooo much time. Believe me, if you do a lot of scrapbooking, (aka mini albums, paper bag albums) and you've beeen living on those small tape runners, you will not believe your luck that you came across this product! The little guys still have their place in adding pictures and small projects! Besides, this tape is way more tacky/thick than the small guys. I also can't live without my Crafty Power Tape <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/PHOTOTAPE-PERMANENT-TRAN-1-4inx81ft-Papercraft-Scrapbooking-Source-Book/dp/B004ILZVNI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">PHOTOTAPE PERMANENT TRAN 1/4inx81ft Papercraft, Scrapbooking (Source Book)</a>, my vellum tape <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Scotch-005-1-2-Inch-by-400-Inch-Vellum-Tape/dp/B000J07BO4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Scotch 005 1/2-Inch by 400-Inch Vellum Tape</a> , my super duper strong Recollections 1/4" double sided tape, or my pop dots <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Plaid-Mini-Pop-Dots-264-Pkg-White-1-4-Inch/dp/B00161Q1CS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Plaid Mini Pop Dots 264/Pkg-White, 1/4-Inch</a>! ...Oh, I could go on and on...lol Did I tell you I love scrapbooking??? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Especially Great for Beginners. I am a beginner. This is a great set for beginners. It is affordable. The blade are good quality,hold an edge, and re-sharpen nicely. The handle are quite nice as well. The case isn't anything to write home about but is nice. It is a great variety of knives with good quality for the price.
I am coming back to edit this review... and add something that I did using these knives. I know it isn't great but you can see that obviously the knives performed well.. You really can't go wrong... for the price these are great quality. The handles fit well in my hands, the blades are easy to maintain - I just love mine! I have bought a second set just to get the round tipped knife because I lost my original somewhere, but that is what these mean to me - willing to spend the money just one of these knives. What have you got to lose? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for cosplay. I am a cosplayer who recently has started making all of my own costumes so I've been trying all different kinds of products to help me on my journey. I gave this one a shot when attempting to glue some ribbon onto a shirt and was having issues with E9000 bleeding through and staining the ribbon. This product is a slight improvement on that- it still will bleed through if you use too much, however it does not dry within 13 seconds the way E9000 does so it was much easier to not overdo the glue. The best part is that this stuff STICKS! I could not get that ribbon off if my life depended on it. It's perfect for my needs, where I need to be able to be in big crowds with all kinds of crazy outfits and accessories and not have any parts fall off! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Bostitch vs Swingline. It's a one trick pony but it ponies well. Complliments with my red Swingline 40 page stapler as well. It's a good 1-2 combo that gives you that excitement your windowless office never had. That satisfaction as you slowly push the lever down and felt the fear of these peasant copy paper as their fibers break, making fresh lettuce crunching sounds, the three cold steel pistons ripping through that bleached processed thin pieces of wood. Oh it gets my heart pumping. My veins flows like the ancient rivers of Babylon.
1. Easily punched 40 pages of copy paper. The stapler had no problem stapling it. According to Japanese history and Mythbusters confirmed, stacks of paper are great for body armor.
2. Punched a 62 page user manual for the Canon printer I haven't set up. The stapler also stapled it. Great leg armor to prevent the shooting pain from self inflicting charlie horse when you start to fall asleep on your desk.
3. Punched through my amazon credit card unflinched. Punched through several gift cards as well. The stapler didn't fare so well. However, some super glue did the trick. It's good armor for a front pocket but don't expect it to stop an arrow. I don't think you have as many cards as you do copy paper.
4. Punched a wired mouse wire. If you stretch it over the hole and punch it real fast, it will cut the line clean off. Now you have a wireless mouse. The stapler couldn't stapler it back together.
5. Punched a stick of heavy duty staples. Didn't go well.
6. I challenged the puncher to several layers of thick fabric as the final challenge. I found a rag and held it in there stretched out tight over 3 layers. It punched right through! But upon closer examination, it's actually my wife's summer dress. I poured some steak sauce over it and gave it to the dog to chew on. She would still snatch me up any second now as soon as she finds out but at least she wouldn't know it's my beloved hole puncher and can't throw it away. She won't throw me away because she's catholic so she doesn't believe in divorce and it's easy to make her feel guilty.
Conclusion: At the end of the day, the Swingline stapler failed me too many times so the Bostitch is a great product. However, the Bostitch didn't come in fire engine red. Therefore, the Swingline stapler is the superior product. But going purely by function and achieving its specs, I believe the Bosti | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I don't really know what I'm doing wrong but I'm not necessarily satisfied that I have to cover more areas than I . I don't care for this item. I thought that it only sticks to something when the size is on the item. So I made some marks with the size so there would be a little design on my jewelry piece...well, the gold leaf stuck to the entire piece and I had to rub some off to at least show some of what it was supposed to show. I don't really know what I'm doing wrong but I'm not necessarily satisfied that I have to cover more areas than I want to. I'll just use it abstractly. It's very delicate so be careful because it will come off so easily from the sheets. This is not something I want to waste. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It is just magically. This stuff is amazing!!! I have a ceramic cowboy boot that I use as a vase, decorating for different holidays. It feel over and part of the spur was broken. It was a very clean break, so no problem, right? But as I get older I don't have the strength in my hands like I use to. I put the Turbo Tacky Glue on the two pieces and tried my best to hold it long with pressure until it could set-up. I finally gave up!! I just couldn't hold it together long enough......so, I laid the spur down putting the two pieces as close together as possible. I thought I would get someone to help me later. Remember, they were merely touching......now, this is almost spooky, or perhaps magic! In a couple of hours I was about to move the pieces to get them out of the way -- I couldn't believe my eyes!!! They were tightly glued together and you COULD NOT tell where the break had been!!! It was just amazing. Therefore I would recommend this Turbo Tacky Glue to anyone!!!! Btw, I was completely alone that day. The obvious part is that I had put the glue on both sides of the break, laying them close enough together that they managed to adhere to one another. But I still would like to think it's a bit magical!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worst Soy Wax I've ever used. I bought this wax to make candles and have had tons of problems with it. I poured at the recommended temp and the wax caverned and was super lumpy. I poured into heated jars with no luck. I've poured hot, cool, heated, unheated, second pour all with less than professional results. I've never had this much trouble with a wax. Grrrr! I used up most of the wax just testing it trying to find some form I'd be happy with. I've made candles for years and have never been so frustrated with a wax. If you want a product that looks homemade and doesn't burn evenly this wax is for you. If you want your finished candles to be smooth, evenly burning, and nicer than store bought you should avoid this wax. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent for Plant Pot Labels. I purchased this to use on plant pots - to label the type of plant, when it was planted, and so on. I've tried many kinds of tape and they either fall off from the water/humidity, or they get stuck on so I can't get them off. I haven't tested this for 6 months or more, but as of three months, the tape still comes off easily, the writing hasn't faded badly, and the tape has stayed on. I do have to be careful, though, when I pull the tape off the roll. If I have any lotion on or my hands are dirty, the edge where I pulled up doesn't want to stick. I've started leaving about an inch unstuck so that I can grab it away from the edge. This seems to have stopped the problem. Not sure any other plant people will see this review, but if you do, please don't hesitate to try this. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I'm not looking to bad mouth this product. I'm not looking to bad mouth this product. I think it's absolutely genius. I work in a 4K class and thought this would be an amazing product. The first one I bought broke within the first two weeks. I decided to simply buy a second one. After using it maybe a dozen times, the second one broke. I do not have time to freeze my crayons. I contacted the company direct and never heard anything. That was about two months ago. I am looking to simply return this product for a full refund. I'm afraid to do so through Amazon as the product is broken, and I wasn't sure if they would give me a full refund. I NEVER let my students use it - I was the only user - the black piece that holds the blue sharpener in place cracked in half. I only used crayola crayons, and because the first one I bought broke, I was very careful. If someone would simply respond to me, and let me know my options I would be very grateful. Thank you for your time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I use this glue often for costume jewelry repairs & so much more. Can not live without this glue - and these small tubes are the best for me because I don't use it often enough to support a multi-ounce size, but it's nice to have it when I DO need it. If the opened tube has dried out before the next time I need it, I have the backups and tossing this small one is not so painful as tossing a 4 ounce tube. GREAT offering! I have difficulty finding this size locally. I use this glue for so many things - it's so very very strong. It's ONLY drawback is that it's very very dangerous to use in a poorly ventilated space so be very careful with it - best to use outside for any big job. Seriously bad stuff to breathe but it's such a great product that it's worth the effort. Most of the repairs I use it for are very small and do not have to bear great stress but it WILL bear a good deal of that! I have used it repeatedly to glue pinbacks onto vintage brooches that had broken off or irreparably damaged ones and it works like a charm. Works for those pins that someone cut the back off of to make a christmas tree picture (UGH!) I've even used it to secure a solder break on the back of a rhinestone chain bracelet where two rows were held together with a tiny bit of solder. Wish I had a pic to show you but those items have all gone to new homes with that information prominently reported and the buyers were very very happy - it's an essential in my jewelry tool boxes and I use it around the house quite often.
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Perfect match for the Secret Garden papers . I love these layered flowers! You get two sheets of die-cut flowers + centers (only one sheet is shown above) of different sizes and shapes that you can layer using foam dots or glue dots to form multi-layer flowers for your cards or scrapbook pages.
The colors are a perfect match for the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Graphic-45-Secret-Garden-Pad-12-by-12-Inch/dp/B00AZGJ7TO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Graphic 45 Secret Garden Pad, 12 by 12-Inch</a>, or any of the other Secret Garden paper pads. There are so many ways to use these: layered (as mentioned above), or single flowers added to an envelope or card inside.
I love the combination of peachy-pinks, soft blues and lilacs, soft yellows -- really nice versatile colors.
The quality of the paper is excellent (it's Graphic 45 -- their products are always good quality), and they punch cleanly with very small "nibs" that are easy to remove with a fingernail.
Very happy with these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Really pretty silhouette but hard to use. Would like to give it 3 1/2 stars. I have punched about 60 butterflies, primarily used it to cut aluminum cans for making a windchime; I also tried it with paper and cardstock. The pros: a beautiful shape and detail, nice compact design, heavy duty and cut through the cans easily. Cons: the butterfly comes out rounded and not flat so the punch has metal areas recessed and some deeper; because of this I had a lot of trouble getting the butterfly out of the punch with both the paper and the cans. They tend to hang up inside the punch, also the material can't go in straight so it was hard to feed the material in. This was not an easy punch for me to use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
TERRIBLE, USELESS. This review is specifically for the 12x48 clear transfer tape package. This stuff is absolutely useless, it is a stiff material that is almost impossible to apply on a vinyl cut out more than about 2" wide without crinkles in it. This product has already wasted more of my vinyl in just one day then has previously been wasted due to miss-application of transfer tape in all the time I have owned a vinyl plotter. (NOTE: The stuff sold as 2x 12x24 is however an excellent product; it's not clear, more paper like and applies smoothly without an issue. These two products are so different they should not be on the same listing; having purchased the 12x24 before I had no reason to suspect this, being listed on the same page, was so much different of a product and bought it because it was cheaper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for beginners. This is a great beginner candle making kit! Included everything you need. Instructions were easy to follow.
Note that this is the summer/spring kit. Candlewic also has 2 other kits for Fall and Winter. I was hesitant to used a whole bottle of fragance because it smelled very strong, but I did anyway and it turned out great. The smell was not as strong when you actually lit the candle.
I wasn't a big fan of their color choices so I didn't follow that part of the instruction.... I cut all of the color chips in half and only used half of green (gives pale green), half red (gives pink). I mixed half blue and half red to make purple. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It's The Blades That Make This Work So Well. First of all, this is not a table saw so don't expect the same results. This is a DIY tool to cut acrylic/plastic. Yes, you will probably have to score your project several times for it to create a deep enough line to break-off your item smoothly. I used it for acrylic ceiling light panels where I needed to score each line about 5 times and maybe a couple more on the edges to be sure not to break or crack the corners.
Depending on what you are cutting, it's probably best to use the back end (nearest your grip) for cutting/scoring. This method gives you a guide against the (metal) hard surface you are using and insures a straighter line. I found after making my first score line, I could more quickly score again and again until I felt the blade reaching the embossed/patterned side of my panels. Once properly scored, I used my metal ruler along the line and simply snapped each cut off. Other than my first (jagged) attempt at cutting/scoring my panels, I was able to achieve completely smooth edges.
Finally, I found the blade to be very strong and durable where I made at least 25 cuts without loss of sharpness. Actually, the wear I noticed was along the bottom of the OLFA scoring tool which is made of plastic. I think the blades will outlive the actual tool. So, I think it's futile to order extra blades where you are probably better off buying a whole new tool which comes with 3 (double-sided) blades anyway. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
BEST MOLD IVE USED. <div id="video-block-R3VCSXGBTV87ZS" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/C1aSSC-g71S.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91%2BJPajT6gS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> No more meat baller for me! I find this mold comparable to the expensive xen mold that a lot of people are talking about. I love it far more than I expected! I have an assortment of molds but this one is now my favorite and my first choice! It allows me to create "floaters" which I couldn't do before because my bombs were too dense. Somehow this keeps me from packing them too tight and dense and allows them to float. However if your mixture is too wet then your bombs will pack tighter and denser and be heavier and probably sink. The ones I make using this turn out to be between 2.5 and 3oz. I have zero issues with the mold sticking. At some point toward the end of your batch you're going to have to wipe out your mold no matter what you are using. Otherwise you start to get build up and might start having some chunks stick in it when unmolding. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this mold. It's a great price and works just as good as the more expensive ones. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice variety of sizes. I bought these scissors set because I never can find a scissors when I need one. Between coupons or cutting tags off, or doing crafts, I need one one every room! So I use the tiny ones for greeting card-making, coupons, etc, the medium ones for whatever I need them for at the moment, and the large pairs when I want to cut pizza, or fresh herbs, or even cutting up chicken. Very handy! I haven't had them super long so I don't know how long they will last, but they seem very durable.
I received this product at a discount in exchange for an honest review. I would recommend them to anyone, especially those who like to have different sized scissors in the house. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
great product and delivery. hello,
need a fast stitch to hold materials together? just cut, place, peel and attach another piece of material...that is all until you can machine sew the edges or hand sew for a more secure adhesion. word of advice...if you place the sticky tape so the needle will not go through the tape, then your needle will stay clean and not get gummy. even if you hand sew, if the needle goes through the tape, your sewing gets harder and stickier. leave a small non tape area all around. if you sew only in this area, then it will give the material strength and not gum up your needle. an excellent product to keep things even until you can sew it down. we needed a loop on a one inch wide nylon belt. the fusion tape held the loop end securely until we could hand stitch it together. a smooth fitting and a secure loop...great product and delivery | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Super cute and an awesome quality decor that is perfect . Super cute and an awesome quality decor that is perfect for my classroom Halloween festivities! These are long and big in size, so they make an awesome statement when decorating for a party or a classroom for Halloween! These garland banners compliment themselves very well and look great together! These are easy to hang and aren't too heavy, so a simple thumb tack or even tape should secure these easily in a wall or ceiling easily, so you won't need much more than that and no worry of damaging walls either. These are a great quality, and if taken care of and folded back correctly, these could last for many events instead of just one! Very impressed with this garland. I did receive this product at a discount in exchange for an honest review, and I recommend this product for your Halloween festivities! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for fixing random things around the house; same as InstaMorph but much cheaper. I bought this primarily to repair a broken part in my fridge (which worked wonderfully, by the way). Now I'm thinking of a million different fun things to do with the rest!
Polly Plastics is made of polycaprolactone, a plastic with a melting point of 140 degrees F (60 C). This means you can easily melt it in hot (not even boiling) water, then immediately mold it while still hot without being burnt. It's easy to work with (and fun!). Once it cools it's strong and flexible (and even used in medical applications like replacement teeth!).
Polycaprolactone is the same substance as used in <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/InstaMorph/dp/B003QKLJKQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">InstaMorph</a>, which is probably the best-known brand of these products. However, Polly Plastics was the cheapest per ounce that I could find anywhere online. You can use <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/InstaMorph-s-pigment-packs/dp/B00FF0PHPS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">InstaMorph's pigment packs</a> with Polly Plastics if you want, since the only difference between the two brands is their name (and price). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Surprisingly lightweight, strong, non-stick scissors. While these are probably designed more with crafters and scrapbookers and sewers in mind, I got them for trimming out my KT kinesiology tape. This tape has a sticky side, and I found that my kitchen scissors stuck to the tape too easily, causing wastage. Not these scissors. They are resistant to adhesives as advertised. Also, they are well balanced and easy to hold while being surprisingly lightweight. The tension on the scissors is very easy to adjust, too, and the instructions state they should be adjusted before first use and then whenever needed.
I'm having to get used to the angled ("bent") style of the scissors, because I'm used to straight scissors even for cutting cloth, but I think they will wind up being more comfortable for me overall after I'm used to them. Of course, what they will really shine with is cutting anything in large sheets, such as fabrics or wrapping paper, that you cut flat on a table. (Wish I had had these over the holidays for wrapping gifts.) They get the job done with my KT tape, so I'm pleased with them. I'm not wild about the pink, but I'm from an era when pink was used to typecast and diminish girls, and I bristle a bit because of that. I need to get over it, though, because it's a lot easier to find these in a drawer than black-handled ones would be! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good, not great. Go for the Ronson set. The action is a bit stiff on these and they feel more cheaply made than the others I purchased, <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Ronson-Medical-Premium-Fluoride-Scissor-7-5-in-And-5-5-in-Set-Of-2/dp/B00H8ALNDI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Ronson Medical Premium Fluoride Scissor 7.5 in. And 5.5 in. Set Of 2</a>. They work just fine and I wouldn't have any complaints about them if I hadn't tried the other set, but when comparing the two, these fall short.
I would encourage you to purchase the Ronson set and pass these up. For the ~$3 difference, the Ronson set is a great bargain and feels like a significant step up in quality. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Difficult to use, not recommend for clear resin. So, I wanted to make my kids gems for their Steven Universe character costumes this Halloween. I started with trying to make the original gem shapes with hot glue (and that went bad... let's not even go there..) and scrapped that and made them with Sculpey. From there, I knew I needed to make molds for when I used Resin. This product was well rated, so I went for it. I've got to say this is kind of a PITA to use at first! my first molds didn't come out good enough for Resin... but came out good enough for chocolate. So my 9 year old has kidnapped those and enjoyed using candy melts to make gem shaped chocolates.
My second set of molds (I am making the gems for Sapphire and Ruby first) came out well, though I've used to use them with resin I have a feeling it'll work just fine. I made sure to work quickly, and remember you can put the little containers in the fridge for an hour so you can have more time to work with them when you're ready to do your mixing and mold making. I didn't do this, but did go into my bedroom which is the coldest room of the house usually. So that helped I'm sure.
Edit: sadly this does not work well with transparent resin. My molds left a cloudy surface... :/ great for candy, it resin. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
How bad is your damage. That's what you need to ask yourself before buying this kit. If the damage is only to a very small area then you might be able to help yourself out with this. You get everything you need in the kit. The pots of different colored fabric...shavings??..are interesting. You also get the glue (2 of those), a small piece of canvas backing, a little mesh screen and a little plastic mixer/applicator that looks like those plastic tabs that keep men's collars from curling up on the edges.
The piece of canvas is about 3"x3" (as is the mesh) and you will probably have to use it if you are trying to repair a hole or burn. You trim it to a size just a bit smaller than the hole you are patching. Tuck it in underneath the edges. Then you are ready for the fun part.
Before you try you interior you want to practice. And practice. The fabric-to-glue ratio is very tricky. And at the end of the day you still might end up with an area that looks like you spilled a glob of glue on your car.
Which is why I say, take a look at your damage and if you are really needed a repair, go to a professional. If a small glob of glue somewhere in your car doesn't bother you (hey, at least it's not a hole) then go for it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Received in good order. And is exactly what it says it . Received in good order. And is exactly what it says it is. Small screw-backed spikes for costuming. Worked like a charm. The backing isn't super-large in diameter, so you have to be careful not to make *too* large a slit in the material you're pushing the screw part through, or you might also push the entire back piece through too, by accident. Being a newbie with poking holes in fabric, I messed up once or thrice, but got more accurate later on. Thankfully it was on a dark material and the mistakes were minor. I'm sure probably nobody'll notice my errors. Overall, worked exactly as they should, barring user error. ^_^ | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best deal out there for a folding machine. After reading the majority of the reviews listed for this item, I was pretty nervous but went through with the purchase. I am so glad I did!! Yes...setting up the machine can be VERY tedious. But once it's set up to the style in which you need the paper folded in, this little machine gets the job done!! I work for a small office but the mail loads are far from small...this machine cuts at least an hour off my 'mail-prep time'. Aside from setting the machine up (I did it myself, it was a pain!) the only other 'bad' thing I'd have to say is, there is a dust protector piece that covers the paper-feeders under the tray...you do not need that. In fact, it helps the jamming process...get rid of it. Just keep an air-duster can handy, blow thru the machine before each use...there will be smooth-sailing. I am very happy with this purchase & strongly recommend it. :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best deal I found for soy wax, good for candle making. I got this for candle making since I wanted to make a bunch of candles for around the house and for gifts. I am fairly new to the candle making scene, but I found these a good deal for the money and clean burning. I got this at $20 with Prime and it was the best deal I found at the time.
I really liked that the chips were small so they melted fairly fast. I did make scented candles and they held the scented oils well.
I did overheat my first batch on some rather tall candles, around 150-130F, and had a few cooling bubbles. They didn't ruin the candle or anything, but next batch I'll probably heat closer to 100F to get a more even top for better presentation. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good for small skeins. I've had mine for several years and overall it does work well. It does squeek a little but not so much that it's horribly annoying. My one real frustration with it is that it claims to wind skeins up to 100g and it doesn't, particularly if it's bulky yarn. It will wind closer to 50-60g before the yarn starts falling off the cake and becoming a tangled mess. I've been able to wind 100g by taping a cardboard paper towel or tp tube to the pin but it's frustrating and doesn't always stay in place.
Now that I'm starting to use larger skeins of handpainted yarns, that I do *not* want to cut, I'm probably going to switch to the Stanwood or Fiber Arts Supply Jumbo winder. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Super cute and great quality, perfect for many projects. Well if these are the super cutest tapes then I'll eat my hat. I absolutely love them. I can't wait to try them in the many different ways I could use these, especially for my crafting projects and all of the letters and mail that I send. They are like a matte paper tape and are really high quality. They are easy to pull from the tape roll and easy to tear. There is a lot more tape on each roll then I expected so they will go a long way. The "white" parts of the roll are actually sort of see through so if you put them on a color item then the color will show through the white part. However, the color parts are opaque and really bright colors. They are all so cute that I couldn't pick a favorite. I feel like they are exactly how they are pictured except more fun to see them in person! The adhesive is strong but not too strong that it's hard to manage. I don't believe that the adhesive is such that it would ruin any surface I put it on. I received this product at a discount for my unbiased review, but I feel like the price is right for the quality and amount, especially when compared to what you might buy at Michael's or Hobby Lobby. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great color, shape, and size variety. For short term use the glue dots in this kit work well. It's very easy to attach them. They adhere like a sticker. Overtime and after a few uses some of the props begin to fall apart. Of the first 8 I made 2 fell apart after a few hours. I decided I would hot glue the sticks to the props. This fixed that issue.
There are less sticks than props. I had 4 remaining props. Some of these props can work together like a mustache and pipe. Or a mustache and sunglasses. I used the extra props to make the before mentioned combo props.
The props themselves are well made. It's a thick high gloss card stock quality paper prop. There is tons of variety within each theme. What I received accurately matches the product listing. One of my props were torn out of the box, not enough to be unusable but worth mentioning. You can tell these were punched out of a larger sheet of paper before they are shipped. Some of them had excess pieces that still needed to be removed.
My friend recently bought another brand of props for her parents wedding anniversary party. She got significantly less props for about the same price. Her's was only an 8 piece set. For the price I think this is a steal compared to other brands. Knowing what I know about these props I would still buy them. I only removed a star because I had to hot glue them to make them last longer and there weren't enough sticks.
PROS:
Thick card stock quality
High gloss finish
Great color, shape, and size variety
CONS:
Glue stickers only good for short term use (Hot glue for long term use)
4 sticks short
One prop ripped out of the packaged
Pro Tip: If you are hot gluing these put a dot of hot glue on the back of the prop. Lay the stick flat on top of the still hot glue and rotate the stick one full turn while in the glue. This will make a clean application and allow the stick to stay on better.
Ratings (Out of five stars):
Prop Material Quality: *5*
Prop Variety: *5*
Number of Sticks: *4*
Glue Quality: *4*
Value: *5*
Overall rating: 23 out of 25 stars / 4.6 Star Average
I hope you enjoyed this review. If you have any questions about my experience please leave me a comment. I will be happy to follow up on my experience with this product.
I received this product complimentary from Ohuhu for quality testing purposes; all opinions expressed are my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works well but not refillable. Worked well, but it's not re-fillable (so I'm removing one star). I purchased 3 of the refills only to find that they don't work with this dispenser. I had to break the dispenser apart and the refill just didn't fit. I don't think it's intended to be re-fillable. The entire tape roll fed effortlessly (other brands seem to hang up on me about half way through), so I'm disappointed I can't refill it. Other thing I don't like is there is no protective cap.
Update. I'm beginning to like these dot runners less and less. At first I thought it was my own imagination, but this 49' of runner lasts me about 1/3 of the time the 26' of the Elmer's brand does. I just finished a scrapbook page with a brand new E-Z dot runner package, and it literally used half of the tape. I did the exact same project with the Elmer's brand, and I could hardly tell that it was even used. I was able to complete about 4-5 scrapbook pages with the Elmer's brand, where the E-Z Dots only lasted 2 pages (these are exact same pages I'm making for 2 people, so I'm comparing apples with apples here). I'm not convinced there is really 49'. Maybe they mean SQUARE FEET??? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
EXCELLENT. I am so thrilled to have found this hole punch for such a great price. I needed a hole punch for everyday use - I'm in college & I like to have my notes, lectures, syllabi, and handouts organized into binders, and it is a little difficult to do without owning your own hole punch. Borrowing hole punches from friends and the library is simply not convenient! My first impression of this hole punch was that it is high quality: nice, sturdy & heavy. It's simple and absolutely perfect for keeping my schoolwork organized. Of course, you can't go wrong with Swingline, and I paid half of what I was initially expecting to pay. Also, with my prime subscription, it was here in 2 days! I couldn't be happier with my purchase. A week later and I'm still elated at how high quality this hole punch is and how little I paid for it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The Very Best. First, the scissors are beyond compare. They are comfortable in the hand, well-balanced, perfectly sharp from base to tip. They cut through fabric as if cutting through butter. They give one confidence because of their superb control and balance. By far the best shears I have ever used in 40 years of sewing. I will never go back to any other brand.
Second, Kai Scissors has wonderful customer service. I accidentally placed an order for the 10" shears, and when I discovered my mistake, Kai immediately shipped me an 8" pair, which is what I actually needed. They are courteous, prompt, cheerful and accurate. Thank you, Kai, for making these extraordinary shears and for your great CS.
A Note: I'm a woman, with pretty average-sized hands. I recommend the 8" shears for women.
I have no relationship to Kai Scissors -- just a happy customer.
This is a real review; I'm not paid by Kai to say these things! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A nice addition to my crafting tools. This is a great little addition to all the things I have for making cards. I didn't fully realize how small a card or paper it would do. This only takes A2, which are quite small. I have found it best to use colored cardstock and then add as an embellished layer to a larger card. I also found I have to add an extra piece of scrap cardstock to the "Sizzix Sandwich" to really get a good embossment. Using the thin, white shim provided does not produce enough pressure to get a deep embossment -- the pattern was always fain in the middle. I have ordered a few other folder designs and my friends and I have enjoyed using this little machine at our craft parties. All in all, I think it is great for someone who does not want to invest in a heavy duty electric run machine and is happy to use small cards or use embossed paper as part of a layered card. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Rather impressed. I used this product to repair a tear in the bottom right corner of one of my favorite shirts (two ply, plaid, button-down-the-front), several tears in my two old leather sofas, and some somewhat structural tears in a chair with snap-on leather cushions.
In every case, the tear mender held its bond between the two sides of the tear being fixed, but there are some idiosyncrasies in each case that are worth mentioning.
In the case of the shirt, the product did eventually take on the color of the shirt, but there is a sort of haziness to it that is obvious if one looks for it. That being said, since it's in a corner, nobody is going to notice in my case.
In the case of the old leather sofas, the tear mender held wonderfully. I should mention, however, that these sofas are slightly off-white, but since they have seen so much use, the areas that are mended look far better than they would if they had not been mended. There is still some visible discoloration, but it isn't too far from a baseline look that they have developed from years of use (though they have always been treated well).
In the case of the chair with snap-on leather cushions, I used the tear mender to repair the tears around the snaps. The snaps were mounted to the fabric, which had torn, on the undersides of the cushions. The tear mender performed spectacularly, and the snaps are back in action. Since it was the undersides of the cushions that needed repair, I didn't really care about any color anomalies at all.
Overall, this stuff is pretty good for repairing leather and fabric tears. The only way it could be better is if it matched colors exactly instead of casting a hazy, darkened hue over the repair site. Then again, for the amount of effort required to use this product (i.e. knowing how to use glue), I think it was a win. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A Useful, Heavy-Duty Tool Without Instructions--Beginners Go Online to Watch Demos. This is a heavy-duty tool that allows you to make 100 eyelets. I love making paper crafts, so this makes a useful addition to my art supplies. However, I wish that it came with directions to help me get the most out of the tool.
There's a way to adjust it, but not knowing to what degree or why didn't improve my results. This was especially true when trying to use it on thicker paper (I couldn't get it to punch through a pocket section of a folder). Even after dramatically turning the gold colored screw, there was no noticeable change in the results.
Fortunately, I was able to go online and watch tutorials on how to apply eyelets. I've attached photos that include the front and back of the eyelet (the best one that I could make before watching videos online).
Also, the pliers come with a simple detachable metal rectangle that keep the "jaws" of the pliers closed when not in use. I appreciate having this safety feature, particularly for families with small children.
Note: Check the front of the tool to insure that there isn't an irregularity (pictured). The front of my pliers came this way, but it may be due to it being a review item.
*Complimentary hole punch pliers set provided by Kurtzy for testing and review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for Sculpting. This wire is easily manipulated and perfect for sculpting. I use this for my larger sculpts (primarily figures) with floral wire wrapped around the skeleton to hold clay better. I don't live in an area where armature wire is readily accessible in an art store, so this was a great find! I have seen reviews where people complain about the wire being too soft. That really depends on the application. As I said, I use it for sculpting. Once I have the basic form down I start to throw clay on it which reinforces the form I wanted. However, using this as the foundation to support a costume may be asking a bit much from this material. If it is going to be the sole support for a structure, I would recommend looking for something a little sturdier. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Rusted and corroded quickly (updated. 9/4/2016 update:
In the comments, Zach stated that this carbon steel is highly prone to rust and required some extra care I failed to provide. He says they should be coated with light oil and kept wrapped in fabric (I did only the latter part).
The scissors do not have that care listed in their description, nor is there any care instruction included with them. But hopefully that solves the problem.
As a professional sheer user (albeit stainless, not carbon), it still seems excessive for normal room air to prove lethal. That is a level of humidity a product should be able to ensure, in my opinion. If it needs special care to survive sitting in a room, i think it's incumbent on the manufacturer to include such care (if this were an industry niche site it would be different, but i think on Amazon there should be an expectation that lay people will be purchasing). But I'm willing to split the difference and bump these back to 4 stars.
3/13/2016 update:
I really, really liked these shears when I got them, but seven months later the finish is rusting and corroding through (see attached customer picture). This happened with regular use on textiles, and while being drawer-kept between use. I've owned innumerable scissors over the years and never had the finish give out so quickly or thoroughly, which was really disappointing for scissors I liked so much. I've adjusted the rating accordingly. -Rich
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Original Review (5 stars):
As someone who regularly works with a wide variety of fabrics while manufacturing apparel, the trick for good shears is how closely the blades align and how sharp they're kept. This determines not only whether they'll cut the fabric (most shears will), but how clean the cut will be (where the good scissors are separated from the okay ones).
These Evergreen shears are absolutely top-notch in that regard. They are sharp right out of the box with a well-crafted body that allows for ease of holding while pinching the blades to clean alignment. I was easily able to cut through delicate brocade and velvet with perfect precision, and also able to handle some thicker vinyl with similar ease. These have become my go-to shears over the past few weeks and I even picked up a second pair for my assistant.
I received the first pair of scissors as a free manufacturer sample in exchange for an unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Seems all washi to me. From my understanding, washi is closer to a classification for a type of paper based on its components, method of creation, and perhaps region. Because of this, there can be several types of washi with different textures and weights, similar to how two beers can still both be called beers despite tasting different. The texture of all the papers seems to match up with the other origami washi papers I've used, and folds like it too, so I'm going to go ahead and hazard a guess and say that Aitoh just had two slightly different types of Washi in there.
The papers come packaged in a plastic resealable sleeve with a paper insert and a sheet of cardboard in the middle to help keep everything stiff. With these types of packages it's better if you have a folder or a box on hand if you plan on carrying the paper with you. When the paper supply starts dwindling, the packaging will no longer hold the papers as tightly, and they will start sliding around and it will be extremely easy to wrinkle them. One half of the package or so is comprised of white-based washi, with 5 different designs. The other half is comprised of brown-based washi, with 4 designs, but 3 colors for each design. I have added pictures to allow people to more clearly see the designs. All of the papers are very thin and seem to be perfect squares. They crease sharply and hold very well. The white set of papers is slightly translucent and the patterned side is smooth and matte, making it feel almost a bit waxy (in a good way). The brown set of papers is still very thin but not as translucent. When you hold it up to the light, you can see the plant fibers and the texture feels a lot more like conventional paper..
I think the designs on both sides are absolutely gorgeous, and I certainly have my favorites. The white side tends to have a variety of colors that smoothly gradate into each other. The brown side only tends to have one or 2 colors printed, but when I hold up the sheets under my desk lamp, the ink seems almost metallic.
You can also call me weird for this, but I like the small of old books, it's very nostalgic for me. So, while I was at it, i decided to have a quick sniff. I prefer the brown side as it's more reminiscent to me of "old book".
Overall, this is a nice buy and I certainly think it's one of the better deals on washi paper I've come across. I tend to end up getting the Aitoh brand of origami paper since it seem to be the most popular in my region, and thus has the most selection--and I'm okay with that. Aitoh seems like a decent brand at the least. The amazon price is much better than the other prices I can find, though (about $5 for a pack of 30 sheets of washi at my local stores. Euuuuuuugh). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awful product. I was looking for something to cover up these rips we had on our couch from Ashley's Furniture. At first the tape started peeling off at the ends. I ordered another roll, and pasted it on the couch in a way that it overlapped a little over the peeling tapes, holding them down, and covered some new rips. Big mistake! Within a couple of weeks, the tapes completely came off, taking with it rectangular chunks of the durablend finish on the couch! Ugh! This was a complete waste of money, and ruined our couch way more.
I recommend getting this cover instead : <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Furniture-Fresh-New-and-Improved-Anti-Slip-Grip-Furniture-Protector-with-Stay-Put-Straps-and-Water-Resistant-Microsuede-Fabric-Sofa-Chocolate/dp/B018GML340/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Furniture Fresh - New and Improved Anti-Slip Grip Furniture Protector with Stay Put Straps and Water Resistant Microsuede Fabric (Sofa, Chocolate)</a> I've had this for a while now, and it has given our couch a new life. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Copper Metal Foil Sheet Roll 36 Gauge on Amazon.com. The 36 Gauge foil is thicker than most of the craft foil on the market which is a plus and also a minus. It is harder for manual cutters like the Big Shot and Grand Calibur to cut it, and overall it's worth having to cut it as a single piece. The added thickness gives more substance to any die cuts as they are not so flimsy.
The craft foil from this Seller is high quality regardless of whether it's the copper or the colored aluminum foil. The aluminum is thinner as it is 38 Gauge and is the thickness recommended for most manual die cutting machines on the market like the Big Shot and especially the Grand Calibur by Spellbinders.
I'm very pleased with these Sellers' products and will be back later. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Buyer Beware. Basically it isn't a bad product, but the company is very deceitful in their advertising. I thought that my choice would be a wise one because of the Logan name. The name Logan means nothing; it is the country that the product is made in like China. As usual beware of the claim by a company that says it is "New and Improved" because it really means that 'We have found a way to cheapen the product without making it total crap.' The bevel cutter works okay, but the straight cutter is not the same one pictured in the advertising or on the box. The "new and improved" version is made of plastic, except for the blade and the handle is nothing more than a short round piece of plastic and not the one on the package that looks substantial and has a finger grip configuration to the design. I would suggest to the prospective buyer to purchase the next higher Mat Cutter, but I am not sure if the quality will be there either. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Really A WONDER. Tried this out for the first time the day after I received it. Results are wonderful. I have always had to use pins to hold down my edges when trying to sew them with the machine and it was hella annoying. Now no need for that. I have tried using those sticky pens that you can wash off and they do stick but not as well. However this one did not come off AND it did not gummy my needle as was advertised that it would not do. This really is A WONDER TAPE. I am pleased and will need to buy loads more rolls before they are discontinued or something because I intend to use it EVERYTIME I sew as it does save my poor needle from breaking into pins, me getting pricked trying to get the pins out at the right time when sewing down a folded edge and is clear so cannot be seen through the fabric. Highly recommend for any home sewer, professional designer, newbie, corsetier, etc. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Using the cutter. This is great. I'm not an expert but I can give pointers. I used the broken glass as a template, traced around with a sharpie marker. Adjust it so the cutting wheel follows mark. Now use eye protection and gloves. Put a drop of oil on mark. Very lightly rotate so oil goes around. Now with pressure rotate around. Stop when you get all way round. Now with a glass cutter (get one from hardware store) lay piece on clean flat surface and score a line close to the circle. Snap off. Now flip over and gently tap with glass cutter handle and watching scored circle you'll see the circle score go all the way through glass! Now carefully lay on clean surface and score a line close to circle and snap off. Eventually you get to the circle. Then what worked for me was a small inexpensive round grinding wheel in a drill press at lowest speed, soaking wheel first in water. I found I could bevel and smooth the edge. It's a great machine! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fun, fast, surprisingly reliable weaving tool. I'm an avid knitter and rigid heddle weaver, and while this little device won't replace either, it's pretty darn fun, super easy to use, compact, and much more reliable than your average crafty toy.
I've tried scads of toy knitting machines and devices sold at craft stores, looking for any device that will crank out decent, simple projects quickly. They're pretty much always disappointing, frequently dropping or skipping stitches, getting jammed, or just breaking. I also have an incredible knitting machine (which is useful in its way, but large and clunky).
This little machine is clever and unfussy, and really is as easy to use as it looks. I had seen this online before, but couldn't really grasp how it would work. Even loading it up with warp as instructed, I was a little baffled. But the instructions are clear and simple, and as soon I got started it was easy-peasy. For weavers: the little crab claws on the warp arms face in alternating directions, allowing you to slide the weft between alternating warp strands in one go. Switching the lever changes direction of the arms, effectively switching from up-shed to down-shed.
This is, of course, pretty limited in weave: it's not tensioned, the weft isn't really beaten, just scrunched down by hand, so the weave is a loose (loose in tension, but you can make it quite dense in fiber), squishy fabric, but that's excellent for many projects, including thick potholders and squishy, warm scarves. The ends per inch are fixed, so that limits you results. But you can make a project as long as you like (once you fill the arms, you simple pull through each warp arm in turn and put the peg back in its hole, then continue weaving, the equivalent of winding you fabric on (again, none of this is under tension). And by connecting units end-to-end, you can make wider projects.
I made 2 quickie projects (dollhouse rugs, but you could call them a potholder and coaster if you like) in about an hour, much faster than knitting, crocheting or weaving the same sized projects. And when disassembled, it's easily small enough to tuck in your purse or carry-on. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Small mishap, still loved it. Received this today alongside other items, the shipping duration stuck true to what it had said. Opened the box, took out some paper that was stuffed inside, GLITTER IMMEDIATELY POURED EVERYWHERE!! This little sucker's lid was off and just chillin' around at the opposite end of the box! There was absolutely no glitter in the container until I salvaged some leftover in the box. The remaining is all over my carpets and bed. However, the glitter does look beautiful, hopefully the vacuum thinks the same. Sadly my pooch also got a small hit, doesn't seem any got in his eyes, no irritation as far as I can tell. As much of a laugh as this was, probably not going to order glitter online for awhile. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The worst. I'm a calligrapher and a designer and have . The worst.
I'm a calligrapher and a designer and have been in the industry for years.
These are wickless - which is deceptive, because they are shaped as if they would have wicks. So you have to hold a lighter to the stick and it burns the wax to hot and shows burn markings.
DO NOT buy these. Make sure you purchase the kind with wicks that can burn its own wax, the sticks that are shaped like a glue gun stick or the pearls that you melt in a melting spoon. Those kinds of wax work beautifully.
I gave it two stars instead of one, as the wax itself is really great quality. To bad as the actual usage is awful.
All in all, a really terrible design and not easy to use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
okay for glitter, but not for foils. I purchase this to work with glitter and transfer foil. Glitters work okay, as long as they are very fine. But this glue pad does NOT work with transfer foil at all- I tried both stamping an image and just putting down the glue straight on paper and it's just not sticky enough to get the foil to transfer. Also, this glue DOESN'T dry at all- it remains moist and tacky. Good for holding on to glitters and powders, but anything that needs a more secure bond (like the one that happens when glue dries) won't work. Also, if you are using other mediums in a place where you've used this glue pad and there's some glue residue, the tips of your markers, paintbrush, etc. will get sticky and contaminated if it comes into contact int places where the glue is because it just doesn't ever dry. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I absolutely love the variety of tips along with the temperature control. By far the best wood burning iron I've ever used. I absolutely love the variety of tips along with the temperature control. The tips are easy to change out (try using pliers to change them if you're doing this while the iron is hot). The iron also heats up relatively fast, and the distribution of heat seems pretty even and makes a nice pattern on the wood. My only slight complaint is the fact that the temperature dial is placed close to the iron (It's on the cord), so it considerably weighs down the iron and makes it easy to be pulled down or knocked over by accident. The distribution of heat seems pretty even and would be good for a variety of crafts. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Acceptable for tearing down Amazon boxes for recycling. I got this product for one reason -- to tear down Amazon boxes. Let's face it, their fabric-reinforced box tape has no equal. We get shipped at least 20 boxes per week constructed with Amazon tape. It's my job to tear them down for recycling. Whether I use a box cutter or a sharp knife, I almost always succeed in cutting or at least nicking myself before the box-tear-down event is over. Also, there is the 5 to 10 minutes that I must spend looking for the cutter/knife each time I do a tear down.
What I wanted was a key-ring-resident tool (no searching required) that (a) would not be dangerous and (b) could score the Amazon box tape sufficiently (with one swipe) to allow boxes to be torn down. So far, the slice seems to work great. It doesn't cut through 100% of the fibers embedded in the Amazon tape, but it at least damages all of them enough to allow the box to be disassembled without any further cutting.
I also made one attempt to cut an article out of newsprint. Although the slice succeeded, it did want to "tear" more than "cut". I'm not sure whether this the tool of choice for, say, cutting out coupons. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
solid product. I bought this through Levenger on sale because the price was close to the Staples one of similar design. It's pricey, but I've been happy with how well it's handled everything. I've punched laminated sheets, cardstock, regular dividers, and some transparencies. I even cut the edge off of a regular sheet protector and put a sheet of regular copy paper inside, then I punched that. It was the only experiment where some of the punched pieces were still attached, but they pulled off easily.
I'm keeping this one home and took the smaller $19 punch to school. I've found that the disc system really works for me, and I don't have the bulk of binders taking up space in my bag when I take everything home. The heavy duty punch is well worth the investment because I've already used it every day since I've received it and will continue to do so. Record keeping is one of the biggest challenges I've had as a teacher, and the punch and disc system make it easy to update and add pages as needed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Thick, Durable, High Quality Card Stock Paper. I use this cardstock paper to make an array of items. You get 50 sheets in one package (I paid $11.00 for the package). The price was a little high considering I only got 50 sheets, but I am still very happy with the quality of the paper. The paper came very well-packaged in a plastic coating- no bends or creases were on the sheets.
I ordered the 'brown' color- and it came exactly as pictured. It was a little darker than I anticipated. The darker color makes it harder to see black ink. The ink still shows up, it's just not as vivid as it is on a lighter brown/ tan card stock. There are lighter-colored card stock papers on the market, but none are quite as thick as this- which is why I've continued to purchase this brand even though the color is a bit dark. This card stock paper is thick, durable, and very well-made. It's a perfect thickness for homemade cards, gift tags, price tags, and labels. I've used these to make cards, gift tags, and labels for my handmade products. I've also used them to make little 'table signs' that tell my customers what my different products are- and the prices at the craft fairs I attend. The paper is heavy enough that it can be folded in half and stood up- which is awesome.
I also love this cardstock because I make quite a few different pet toys with it. It's unbleached and free of ink- which means it's safe for small pets. I've made shreddable rodent toys for hamsters, gerbils, mice, and rats. I've also made larger shreddable toys for rabbits, chinchillas, and guinea pigs. I've used cuts of this paper in bird toys as well. All of the animals seem to really love shredding this paper and the hard texture is a great way to keep them busy.
Overall I'm extremely happy with this purchase and I've come back for three more orders of this paper since buying my first set. The price is a bit high- as I already mentioned, but the quality is far superior than other cheaper brands. I do wish they offered a lighter brown or a tan color, but aside from the fact that ink doesn't show up extremely well- it's great for almost any other purpose. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Disappointing. I used this product to try to glue in a handle on one of my pantry to no avail. The handle fell right off after pulling on it lightly one time( I've waited more than 24 hours after applying Sugru on the pantry before trying). The handle is metallic material and the pantry is wooden, I have no idea if that was what was wrong? I tried gluing handle of a broken mug and that worked pretty decent. I used this product to seal in exposed wires on an outdoor fan, that's holding up nicely as well as one of my phone charger wire. from my current experience, I can't really tell what exactly I can use it for other than fixing exposed wires or protection of currently existing wires. I am pretty disappointed because I was hoping to get more use out of it. Also, once you open the packet, there is no way of storing them away without it drying and setting. I've tried those small snack baggie zip-lock bags, I've tried taping the packet seal with duct tape to no avail. I really liked it being applied on phone charger wire, but it somehow attracts my two cats to lick and bite it aggressively(they usually don't chew on wires at all I let my cats roam around everywhere including computer rooms and I've never had instances of them chewing any usb cables or computer wires what so ever). I really have no idea what other uses it has. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Mostly meant for scrapbooking. Some of the sheets in this collection can be cut down and used for greeting cards, but most of them are meant for scrapbooking. Some of them are lined, or at least partially lined so that you can add text to your scrapbook page. The last six pages are a miscellaneous collection of tags and titles.
Although the weight of the cardstock isn't listed on the product, I'd say it was pretty close to 80 lbs. Some of the sheets are unevenly printed or are yellowed near the edge, giving them a distressed appearance. The glitter on some of the pages is the kind that doesn't rub off.
I found The Delightful Stack to be a bit overpriced for what you get. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
If I could give it a zero I would. I literally have over.sixty pairs of scissors. I sew,quilt,scrapbookt,tons of rubber stamping ,make cards,crochet,do counted cross stitch,embroidery, silk ribbon embroidery,sew clothes, make purses , and love quilling and other paper crafts,you name it I do it. I have sewing scissors that are expensive like my Gingher Scissors to 2 dollar scissors.
This is the only pair of scissors labeled non stick that stick to everything. My first pair I tried cutting EZ Mount to mount a stamp. I barely started trimming and it was gumming up my scissors immediately. By the end of it they were ruined. I tried cleaning them with gunk remover and still had horrible sticky residue. I've never been able to use them again. For a test I took a,cheap pair og regular scissors and a,pair of non stick scissors. Out came the EZ Mount again. Regular ones had small amount of residue that EASILY cleaned right up with gunk remover. Non stick pair,chf through lime butter with no residue at all. Save yourself a lot of moneg and get any pair of non,stick scissors but these. P.S. I am big Tim Holtz fan and own MANY od his products. Was so surprised I purchased a second pair I tried cutting out some items on sticker paper with the same results as EZ Mount. what a shame. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A quality product with multiple uses. I received this case in exchange for an honest review. At first sight, I was giddy. It's very nice to look at it. The color is lovely and the craftsmanship is fantastic. It truly is a quality product. This carries my netbook perfectly and I also used it to carry around my traveler's notebook, phone, wallet and some pens in my bag and even carried this with some mail in my arms while I was at the post office. I really love this case. It has many uses and it's perfect for travel. I like that it protects my journals and netbook while it is inside my bag. The only reason I am giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the outside doesn't truly feel like leather. The entire product is 100% leather and the inside is gorgeous suede, but the outside almost feels like I'm sliding my fingers along a tough vinyl couch and I found that a bit disappointing. I was expecting it to feel more like leather and wouldn't have minded a little texture or distressing like natural leather tends to have. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cuts a clean grove with the right amount of pressure. This groover does the job as one would expect from a budget tool. It cuts a nice even groove and is sturdy in the hand. You don't get the impression that it is the highest quality tool ever but for the price it performs admirably. To adjust it you spin the colar which retracts it from the cutting bar. It applies enough pressure that you know the bar won't slip while cutting but i do wonder if the design could allow you to over tighten and snap the bar. In use though it has worked well and carved out a grove that my stitches lay nicely in. Would recommend if you're looking to start a collection of basic leather-working tools for a good price. The attached picture is from a concealed carry holster I did recently. I used some larger thread which is why it doesn't lay down completely. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So far I am really pleased and excited about InstaMorph and InstaMorph pigment Pack. So far I am really pleased and excited about InstaMorph and InstaMorph pigment Pack. I create a lot of different things, from jewelry to functionable gadgets, I am also a big Hack Fan. Insta Morph is a Hackers Must. You can do a plethora of things with it. I just made a great handy kick stand for my acoustic guitar, as well as a nifty holder for the various slides I have. I modified a tool I use at work to make it function easier and better with InstaMorph, as well as made some pretty cool desk items. I love how simple the pigment is to work with, and getting the color that I want is simple and easy. This stuff is great to have around the house, and I will always have a supply handy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works well for waterproofing but too expensive. These cloth tapes are the best for outdoor application for patching water leaks. I started using these to patch up my chicken coop that had rain leak through hinged lift-top nest box. Before these, I tried duct tapes, foil HVAC tapes, Gorilla Tape, etc and they all eventually separated and lifted out in the elements while UGlu stayed put in sun/cold/rain. The tape conforms to uneven surfaces very well and stays where you apply it even through movements, such as in my nest box seam that had to be lifted open (tape gets folded) daily. However for only 12 ft of tape, these are way overpriced at around $6-8 through Amazon and I can't find it at local stores. These should be offered at least double the amount at 24'+, if not more. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not really double sided. I'm not really thrilled with the opposite side patterning that much... The package shows that there are a lot of different maps but that is not the case entirely. Yes there are several different map designs but the opposite side of each one is primarily blank with a very small portion of the paper having any differentiation whatsoever on it, some are just kind of 'textured' looking if that. I don't consider that 'double sided' It worked for the project I had in mind because I'm creative and I made it work. But on a scale of one to ten I'd give it maybe a six. The quality of the paper is nice though. And the speed which it reached me was spot on. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I was very disappointed when putting this quilt together. I was very disappointed when putting this quilt together. The measurements were off (log cabin) and had to request for strips to be sent to me. The triangles were cut on a bias which I ordered another kit to see if they were properly cut and to my surprise they were not. This quilt was quite difficult to do the wrong measurements and fabric cut on bias. The quality of the fabric was not the best and when I had it professionally quilted, she agreed. The pattern itself is beautiful and I was very much accommodated when I emailed for wider strips to finish the log cabin squares. I am on the fence to purchase another kit do to the fabric quality. This quilt was difficult to put together do to wrong measurements and cut on bias. After sewing my triangles to make a block, they were not the measurements they should have been. The colors bleed (especially the blue onto the beige) as I starched, steamed and pressed and they all faded a bit after washing (used color catchers which is a must for all quilts with bright colors, especially red). This should have gone together with ease but found it one of the most difficult quilts to make. I changed it up a bit do to the fact I was tired of dealing with it though it did come out beautiful. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Duct tape's new 'do everything' buddy. This stuff is amazing - this is admittedly the only brand I have tried, but from what I've seen, I believe they may be nearly identical products under different brand names.
That said, I love this stuff, I've made so many little trinkets and tools, and fixed little items around the house, and use it in all sorts of crafts already.
If heated too much with will become more sticky, but becomes gradually less so over time.
Should the plastic begin to harden too quickly, or an adjustment is needed, dipping it in hot water will soften it again. I have also found a low temperature heat gun is very useful for this as well, so long as it has sufficient power to heat the plastic to 60c, the suggested ideal molding point.
Just be careful, as the heat gun technique can make the plastic stick to your fingers more often than the water method, especially if overheated, which is easier to do with the heated air.
It solidifies it's shape over about 2-4 minutes, depending on how thick it is, and the air temperature.
It takes about 5-15 minutes to set completely. Once it has set, it is mostly opaque white, with some distorted transparency through very thin areas. There is a degree of translucency as well even when it is no longer transparent. (Like a lampshade, I think.)
Once set, a plate of say 1/8th of an inch, or about 3mm is somewhat flexible, and very difficult to break. And unless bent to extremes, will bounce back and retain it's shape very well. Once you reach about a quarter of an inch or 6mm of thickness,it's going to be next to impossible to to break without a significant amount of force - I was surprised by how strong it is.
Can be remelted and reused - just be aware contamination can be an issue, such as dust or or hairs that get stuck in it, so unless you keep it pristine, it's likely better not to rely on constantly reusing it. That said, failed or unused creations simply take a little longer to melt back down, and be reshaped.
Aluminum foil works very well for making molds, and cooling/drying this on, just be sure the surface is smooth as possible (which can usually be done by laying another sheet over the surface carefully after flattening it.)
The shiny side of the aluminum seems to work best for preventing sticking.
Just watch the edges of the foil, because the soft plastic can catch those and make it difficult to remove bits that get stuck - although you could just simply melt down the area again to get it out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Lot of mushrooming, small burn radius. low-smoke wicks?! after scorching walls of too many houses with the smoke (usually from the wick being dipped in a heavily-petroleum based wax to provide strength), these seemed perfect. they mushroom a LOT for my tastes, and when used with soy, the burn is so slow as to not really create much more than a tunnel in the wax. idk if they're not burning hot enough or... ? i am fairly new to candlemaking so i can also attribute this to just not really knowing what i'm doing, but the burn radius seems to be no more than 1.5" across. in a 5" wide container, i will have to re-melt the wax and do a 3-wick candle. if you're making votives, or 2"-4" pillars, these are pretty perfect. anything else, maybe not so much? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Just like a real loom. My "almost 7 year" old daughter got this loom for Christmas and is thrilled. One of the best things about it is that it comes with a small project already set up and started so that a young child can jump right into the weaving.
Before my daughter got this loom, she had been making home made looms out of old shoe boxes which means her projects could not get longer than the shoe box, but the Brio Loom allows you to lengthen the project as long as you like.
The loom is complex but since it comes already set up, you get a preview of what you will need to do when it comes time to start a new project. A patient 6 or 7 year old can master the weaving part which is a rhythmic and theraputic motion that my daughter finds fun and relaxing. However, setting up the loom is complex and involves a LOT of measuring strings and tieing each individual string off, so most likely the mom will get stuck with that duty. An older child with a long attention span should be able to handle setting up the loom by herself. The directions are clear but please don't lose them--I have to keep consulting them.
The loom is quite impressive looking, much better than expected. It looks like a miniture real loom (which is exactly what it is.) It is made of all wooden parts, even the very small delicate parts--this makes the loom somewhat fragile. Sitting on the loom or stepping on it will break it to pieces but it appears to be durable enough to handle normal wear and tear.
The all wooden loom looks nice enough to leave out as part of the room decor. But if you do not want to leave it out, the loom folds down flat and slides right back into its box keeping the project intact and ready to work on the next time you slide it out. The large balls of yarn will not fit into the box but can, still attached to the project, sit next to the box. The box can easily fit in a drawer as it is approximatly 3 inches wide and 21 inches long.
This loom is cute but it is much more than a toy! It would make an excellent gift for older children and even teenagers because you can make projects as simple or as complex as you like--a teenager can be very creative with this loom. I believe this loom is also appropriate for adults--in fact I would like to try it out myself, if I could get it away from my daughter :)
I hope your child has as much fun with this loom as my daughter! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The ultimate in keeping track of film reviews and more. Organize your reviews of favorite (and not-so-favorite) films in this embossed 5 x 8 1/4 journal. Alphabetical pages for recording reviews, film festivals, actors: where and when seen, year filmed and more. The last half of the journal contains blank tabbed pages for additional notes. Personalize it with an envelope of tabs covering Events, YouTube, Facebook, Awards, Memorable Scenes, My Library, To rent, To Record and much more. A list of attachable icons add to the personalization for favorites, not so memorable films and such. A multi-language pullout gives the Moleskine history and info on quality control.
The notebook is well crafted with themed incised designs in the embossed black leather-like cover. An elastic slips over the long end to keep the book closed and loose items from falling out, and the pages are acid free.
If you are a film buff and like to record your reviews and notes on what you've seen or what you'd like to see, this is the journal for you.
This is one of several Passions notebooks (Others include Recipes, Wine, Books, Music, and Wellness-six notebooks in all). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Highly recommend, very high quality at an unbeatable price. Very well made and gets the job done. My employer refuses to purchase a good metal pair of scissors for me, forcing me to use a light duty and low quality pair of scissors that's uncomfortable and causes blisters to appear on my fingers, so I purchased these for my own personal use at work cutting open specimen bags. Highly recommend and for a price you just simply cannot beat. Very high quality, feels great and a comfortable fit in my hand while using. After using for a few weeks, the scissors are still just as sharp as ever, compared to the poor quality ones at work. Will purchase more of these in the near future. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Decent quality, great assortment of colors, perfect for crafting or kid projects. What these are: Great for projects and crafting.
What they are not: Cat toys or clothing embellishments.
These are a synthetic puff ball, denser and heavier than cotton, with hair-like strands of color Mylar inserted through it. The balls have a slight color tint to match the strands. You can hot-melt these or sew them to almost anything (apply the hot-melt to the item you're attaching the puff-balls to, not to the puff-ball - the Mylar can melt.)
The strands can be pulled out easily, so if you use these for a cat toy, you'll wind up with sparkly hair-balls. That's not a good thing. Use these as intended, and you'll have fun with crafty projects. I used many of mine to craft lady-bugs and various insect parts when babysitting.
Four stars because the strands come out with little effort. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for Beginning & Intermediate. I think the value of pottery tools really is in the eyes and hands of the artist. I personally do not use tools a whole lot but for connecting pieces and shaping or scraping insides or very rounded areas, or for detail work, they are a must. I loved that, first of all, these come in a carrying case. I try to keep neat and tidy and any sort of case at all is helpful. I can slide them right back in. The handles are sturdy but lightweight for maneuvering in tight spaces. The metal doesn't move around inside the handle and risk popping out. The variety of tools and options was awesome. For the price, I just don't think you can get anything better. This is really quality tools, with a case. Again, depending on your needs you may need something more expensive or more specified. For a general tool set, this is perfect. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
And I get great punches from the Fiskars. I can't get a decent cut on the 1/2 inch side. The 1/4 works well. It is heavy duty. I don't cut chipboard, just heavy card stock. I would have asked for a replacement, but didn't start using this till 3 months after purchase.
Not getting a decent cut on the 1/2 inch side has made me buy some Fiskars corner rounder and decorative corner punches. Fiskars is $8-10 compared to the price of this thing. And I get great punches from the Fiskars. Fiskars gives me 3 different angles/decorative punches per tool, so I like that I get 3 different corner punch sizes for around $8. I'm not going to be able to punch heavy chipboard with these, but they cut the card stocks that I use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great value. I love this line of papers and ordered the package so that I could complete a project, as I'd used all the Dill Blossom stuff I had in my "stash."
Amazon's product description wasn't entirely clear about what was in the package, so I wanted to let folks know what you get. In the package, you receive:
2 sheets of each of the patterned paper (they are double sided sheets, so if you don't like the pattern on the front, flip it over for a different choice).
1 sheet each of the plain paper (again, double sided, with different colors on front and back)
1 full 12" x 12" sheet of punch-out die cuts
1 full 12" x 12" sheet of stickers
As with all SEI products (in my experience anyway) these are good, high-quality papers. They are heavy paper with good quality ink. [I have no affiliation with the company, BTW -- I just have used their stuff for a while and have come to really like it.]
I have to admit that I'd initially found SEI products a little intimidating to work with, since they have highly stylized patterns. Over the years, however, they've become one of my favorite companies to work with (if not THE favorite). I like them because I can just get a package of their paper and whip together my project in no time -- no muss, no fuss, no wondering if stuff will clash or match, etc. Just the pure enjoyment of scrapbooking.
My advice to you: *Don't be intimidated!* Trust me on this point -- SEI cross-coordinates the colors and patterns, so that when you buy one of their paper packs or pads, you really can't "screw up" and end up putting together a page the looks "wrong." It all works together, and your project will come together nicely in the end. Trust me on this point -- It will look great, even if you are a bit intimidated at first.
Relax and enjoy! ;-) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Play dough for adults. Have you ever wonder what could be? What could I do if people could see my ideas? Polly Plastics Moldable Plastics Pellets may be the answer to those questions for you. They were the answer for me. I have always wanted to make little prototypes out of plastic, but I did not want to go and pay for a setup fee at one of those injection molding places.
This product is like play dough for adults. While it is warm enough you can mold it to whatever shape you want. If you don't like the shape it is in when it cools, just heat it back up and start again.
I really like this product and l look forward to molding and remolding the pieces over and over again.
I received this product for free in-exchange for a fair and honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works great. What a time saver. I love this yarn winder. As an avid crocheter, I wish I'd gotten this sooner. Yes, you have to tug firmly on the metal feed-arm to get it locked into place, but, geesh, it's not THAT hard to do. This really does a speedy job of winding yarn into neat, center-pull balls. (FYI: I clamp mine onto the edge of a thin, hardcover book and work with it in my lap in front of the TV.) You know how you get near the end of a skein and all it does is tangle? Grrr. Now I just re-wind it on this nifty gadget in just a couple of minutes. At last- no more finger/hand winding, or toilet paper tubes, or balls skittering away mid-stitch. My mom just gave me a gigantic box of her scrap yarn, so I've been very busy winding.... This is actually fun to use! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for cutting lighter gauge metals. This works fantastic on my thinner/lighter gauge or soft metals- much better than my metal saw does. However, the biggest issue with metal shears is that you can only cut so far into the metal before you have to start bending it just to reach. So these are great if you are, for example, cutting rough shapes (such as metal stamping blanks) but it is a struggle if you need to do something like cut a straight strip off a larger piece of metal.
A feature I like is the handle, the grip coating is solid and does not make your hand ache the way other models do. It also has an easy swing catch on the bottom to keep the shears closed. They are very easy to sharpen as well.
However, they are not intended to replace a jeweler's saw so for the purpose that they are intended to serve, they get five stars from me. Tim Holtz/Vintaj products almost always impress me, it is a brand that truly lives up to the hype. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It was a crazy day in the jungle. I received this professional kit face paint from Bayleaf Botanicals a week before my daughter's 4th birthday party where we threw a jungle theme party for her. I received an email from the company offering if I could review the paint kit and they will send a free sample in exchange of my honest and unbiased opinion about it. The timing was just right for the event but I wasn't really planning to hire a professional face paint artist because we don't have an extra amount for that service. So we tried to do face painting by ourselves and learned it by watching tons of youtube videos and practicing each day. While watching self-help video tutorials we learned to buy the proper sponge and brushes. We did a lot of trial and error and was quite worried that we might ran out of face paint before the party. But on the day of the event we were able to paint 34 full faces of kids and we still have more for future purposes! It wasn't the perfect face paint the children ever had but they had fun at the party with kids running around, role playing. Many parents requested us to paint them something on their cheeks or hands to join the fun. It was a crazy day in the jungle - but it was all worth it.
This high-quality, premium face and body paint has a huge selection of colors - 28 colors total, non-toxic and claims to be vegan, hypo-allergenic, paraben free, nut free, fragrance free and latex free. No-one complained about irritation and/or allergic reaction only for that one child that cried because he wants a tiger face not a cat. It has a smooth, full and excellent coverage. And the colors are just awesome. It washes off pretty quickly. And the bayleaf botanicals face paint kit doesn't have weird chemical-like smell unlike other brands made from China. When applied the colors are bolder on skin and blends easily.
My family and our guests had a great experience with this product. This product definitely lived up to it's description as a professional-grade face paint! As a mom, I would highly recommend this. Thank you!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great, but gets clogged easily. I bought this to help me with making my save the dates for my wedding. I have used it on paper, 100 lb. card stock and 20 pt magnets (fridge magnets). It worked well with all of these and gave them a more professional look as opposed to the straight pointy corner edge but I found that a lot of the cut out edges got stuck in the cut out punch template part. To accommodate this feature (not flaw), I just removed the cut out pieces every time I cut something. Other than that it's great. Also, the size was just right, I also got the medium but that was HUGE. For cutting invitations and what not, this was the perfect size! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great result IF done correctly. Quality of perfectly punched hole: 5 stars;
Ease of use: 2 stars;
Overall: 3 stars I suppose (lose 1/2 star because of risk of damaging surface punch is used on)
Maybe this was a challenge for me because I'm not a crafter -- I'm picturing older ladies punching away without issue all day long. For me, my hand was feeling bruised after 100 or so punches on standard card stock (maybe this isn't the typical use-case?) Additionally, aligning the paper in the punch was VERY challenging. Many pieces of paper were wasted trying to get it right (i.e. if the corner catches just a little when inserting the paper, or the paper is turned just a degree or two, the result will not be a uniform cut).
One note on surface damage: the bottom of the press was causing indentations on my wood table, so be sure to use something like a magazine beneath the punch to avoid this type of damage.
Regarding the difficulty in pressing through card stock, what worked great for me using the punch on my floor, and pushing it with my foot in sneakers.
Regarding alignment, what ended up working great for me was to tape the punch to my wood floor (again, use a magazine to avoid surface damage) and draw lines on the floor for where the paper aligns for a perfect punch. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very difficult to use. I've talked to a bunch of frame shops as I've gotten into this framing and mounting hobby over the last couple months. Only one place actually uses the tape with the water-activated glue. They were Super Archival and very professional. But at least three other places have told me they just use the self-adhesive paper or linen tape with the glue already on it to mount the art. I guess theoretically the advantage of this stuff is that you can put water on it later and peel the tape off with minimal damage to the art. This seems far fetched, but maybe a conservationist has the skills and technique to do it. For anything but very expensive original art that needs to last hundreds of years, the self-adhesive tape is just way, way more usable. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
GARBAGE. I just built a dvd rack for the house in the shape of a dolphin. I saw this paint and thought it would be perfect, and the 5oz can was going to be just enough. I was really excited to use it. I read the directions on the back carefully and started to paint my dolphin dvd rack. I got the head painted using the side-to-side method and I was thinking how great and shimmery the dolphin looked. I was super excited. It was going to turn out perfect! Then about halfway down the 3'x12" dolphin, the paint sputtered out and shot out a bunch of clear liquid. I did what the directions said and held it upside down. It continued to spurt out the liquid. So I just threw the can outside because I didn't want the noxious fumes in the garage. So I figure, oh, just a dud can. It was still 3/4 full. I went back to the store and bought another can. SAME EXACT PROBLEM!! I was so irritated! I ended up buying $1.29 craft paints and a $1.99 vial of glitter and ended up painting over the entire mess. That ended up turning out much better anyway. So, unless you want to waste money and enjoy being irritated, I do NOT recommend this crummy paint. SO irritated I wrote a review about it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A godsend for dancers. As a seamstress and generally DIY-oriented person, it pains me to take my shoes to someone else for sueding. At the same time, I really can't tolerate working with the chemicals in any adhesive strong enough to hold shoes together. This product is the perfect solution for both of those issues! The suede is easy to apply (the included directions are good), it looks nice and it has held up very well so far in use. There is a mild chemical odor from the adhesive, but it dissipates fairly quickly and it has not produced any symptoms in me (such as burning eyes, headache or dizziness). The two negatives are the price and the size of the sheets. The price does not represent any savings over having a local contact suede the shoes for me. Even so, I like the convenience of being able to do it myself rather than coordinate with someone else. The size of the sheets works fine for a pair of my shoes, but it is too short to make a full sole for my husband's size 12 shoes. I wish there were an option for 8.5" x 14" sheets. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
You Need These Everyday Titanium Scissors In Your Life. I firmly believe you need one good quality pair of titanium scissors in your life, and this is it. I had a previous version of these scissors before and I use that for the kitchen now (for cutting food only). I needed a second pair since they didn't sell my original one anymore and I'm glad I found these.
The scissor blades come in a cool black color. It is non-stick so if you were to cut anything with glue, it will be less likely to stick. The titanium blades are strong and can cut through pretty much your normal, everyday items: thick paper, plastic bags, rope, light cardboard. The handle is made for right-handed people in a nice matching gray color. The handle is also rubberized on the inside to help with grip.
I've owned these for years and rarely resharpen them (which I recommend the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Fiskars-Desktop-Scissors-Sharpener/dp/B0019N4X8C/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Fiskars Desktop Scissors Sharpener</a>. They have been very reliable and helpful throughout the years.
These are so good, I suggested them at work and now a lot of (lucky) people have a pair of these on their desks. Recommended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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