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It IS a 2" punch, but. [added customer images]
I recycle thin cardboard and posterboard for my award ribbon business, and needed a 2" diameter circle punch. I own two larger EK Success ones, but. This one had more good things than bad and this is not a 'mainline size' that I need so I gave it a try.
Bottom does have the catch tray which would fill up fast. I promptly popped that off. It has very shallow 'teeth' angles compared to the bigger ones, but this is a little less diameter. It did not want to work smoothly so I ran it several times and it started to move without hitching.
To see to line up you do have to use it upside down. You cannot put it flat because of how the handle is so you will end up holding this one. I put my thumb across the bottom part below the metal bits, and first three fingers over the shiny spot on handle. When pushing, it will hang up on about the last third, a hesitation, then it finishes the punch. As it wears I expect it to start gumming and fuzzing there.
Lighter stock it gave a clean punch, some of the heavier stuff I also recycle (not that much thicker) it would not punch the last third, about where the punch pauses on the thinner stuff. And I held on with the pressure for a bit to see if it'd continue or not.
When punching, you may have to have the patience to give it a count of about one-one thousand to complete the punch, you don't have to use a ton of force, but you do have to be firm.
It will work, but I won't count on it for a run of a thousand, that's for sure. Because the handle pushes the cut teeth cup UP past the shear edge, not you push the shear edge down onto the cut teeth cup, it gives a less solid feel, and I expect the handle area to break with much use.
I can also insert stuff that is difficult to impossible to manipulate into place because of the bottom 'foot' flare. It's wide because that's how it is supposed to be used, which means you can't see what you are cutting if you have to line something up. If you have to use it bottom up to see what the line up is, it makes it awkward to position stuff.
I gave it three stars because a) it does cut 2" b) It will cut over 75% of the material I tend to punch c) it is just small enough in comparison to be handled and made work in that off position d) it did cut cleanly when the stock isn't too thick e) it did cut a 2" circle as advertised.
I don't like the flimsiness, that it is 'upside down' and I think it should be made as a flat push punch not a handle punch. 2" diameter is still a large punch, and needs more oomph than a handle lever provides. Plus it does like to pause 2/3 of the way through the cut. It will cut a moderate number of circles I believe, but. I hope I don't have to cut many or often with it.
***Update I have had it for several hours and tried to punch a few things with it.
Really thin slick stuff (like mylar surfaced and label paper/pages) it doesn't do well with.
20 and 24# paper is okay. LIGHT cardboard (such as ubake pizza boxes and sheet thin posterboard) it will do, but it likes to hang up in the last little bit. Anything thicker, it will hang up and refuse to finish cutting (removing and scissoring is NOT fun).
There are two cutting 'teeth' in the jaw, and they run side to side on the cutting circle. If they were top and bottom it would cut a LOT better and not hang up at the top/edge (end that says Marvy Uchida). I have looked at it a couple of times to see if I could take it apart and turn the cutting cup 90 degrees and I can't. It is BARELY doing what I need but I feel I did not get my money's worth on this one, and it's at 'if I had bought it in a store it would be on the counter tomorrow for a refund'. There has to be a better one out there, I so wish EK made a 2".
****final update****
It has punched about 250 circles and a burr developed on one of the cutting teeth that turned into a notch and the mechanism now locks instead of sliding. It is impossible for me to take the punch apart to try to fix/file off that issue. So it is now 100% dead, unuseable, unrepairable, and been relegated to the trash. I replaced it with the Fiskars's squeeze handle 2" punch which is easier to use, smaller and less bulky, and the mechanism works a lot better. So this one is so NOT worth the money. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The colors were different from those shown in product description. The delivery was fast, and the card-stock is of good quality and not very thick, so it goes through common printer models quite well BUT the colors are not the same as shown at the picture provided. I expected gray, beige, white, and sage (which would exactly match the color palette of the project I am working on). Instead, I got gray, light peach, yellowish, and white, so had to make some changes in the design since there was no time to look for some other product.
In general, the product is good, but please be aware that the colors may vary, and not exactly match the palette shown in the product description. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A bit disappointed with "moldability. I am a Sugru user so I hoped this would be somewhat similar in "moldability". I had seen another product advertised that is only available in Australia, so I thought I'd try this. I heated and measured the water temperature as instructed, but the InstaMorph didn't seem to be as liquified as it had been described. I found the product cooled so quickly that I didn't have much time to mold it. It turns very hard and is more like a hard wax than a plastic. Got a bit discouraged in initial uses so haven't done a lot with it. I prefer Sugru to this as you have more time to shape the thing you are making before it hardens. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Organic Opulence. First, I must say that I was NOT sent a sample not given a discount/incentive in exchange for an honest review.
Delivery speed and the fact that this wasn't a globby mess when it arrived during sweltering temperatures impressed me. Once I opened the package, I immediately knew that this was fresh and well--crafted. There was no "funky-old" or chemical odor and the pound was clean with no discoloration.
I made 3 batches of different soaps with this white base - each one turned out beautifully. I incorporate different EOs, botanicals oatmeal, honey and ground spices, all of which are organic, in my soaps. I never use dyes or fragrance oils because if I'm going to the trouble (fun as it is!) of making soap for my family and friends, I want to insure the amazing properties of my ingredients aren't compromised. I'm not a fan of "bling" colored or weird (monkey farts, cotton candy, cheese cake...hello, no!) scented bath and body products. With this white base, I can create simple, decadent and body-beneficial organic bar and hand soaps. (Some organic spices and vegetable powders add lovely colors, if desired.)
Tip: Always store any soap base in an airtight (preferably dark glass) container/bowl and away from any fluctuating temperatures and light. If not, your product will turn rancid quickly.
Melt and pour soaps will become goopy and unusable if left in a tub, side of a sink or shower, especially without a dish or wooden pad for draining.
Also, after your freshly made soap bars has completely cooled for 24 hrs., individually wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or unbleached wax paper and store as you would this base. Liquid soaps need to be stored the same way (in the bottles) until needed.
I you find this review is helpful and happy soaping! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Another excellent Clover craft supply. Growing up in Japan, I used to knit since when I was a 5th grader. Clover is the only company around that time (a looooooooong time ago!!), and it's still going strong now for their quality and innovative products. This set is another good example of how Clover is keeping up with their product quality and usability. Not only in a cute design case that is very compact and easy to carry, the hooks are so comfortable, and made short enough to rid of unnecessary length of other hooks on the market. Grip is very comfortable for prolonged crocheting. The price of this product on Amazon is way cheaper than many other online retailers. Totally recommended!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I need more of this great glue. I had never used this glue before but now love it!
I used woodland scenic glue to glue pebbles onto a wire and duct tape form of a castle. Yes, I'm sure I could have made an easier mold, I do not recommend the way I began my creation, however this glue saved the day. I was shocked to find that hot glue would not hold my pebbles in place, so I quickly moved onto plan b- Amazon Prime saved the day and delivered this awesome adhesive. It dried perfectly clear. I did have to rotate my project and glue things in batches with about an hour in between sessions. The glue would run if I tried to get it to stick on a vertical surface. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Don't Waste Your Time. Please bear in mind. This review has nothing against the seller. It's against the manufacturer.
Don't waste your money on this product if you have a leather couch with a couple of fine tears in it. That's what I have and this was a waste of money. I would imagine it would work better if you had some outright holes in a leather couch, bigger than what I have. The patching pieces (sub-material and the leather) were just too big to fit into the holes I have.
So now I'm just using the glue to see if I can glue the rips shut.
Unfortunately, I really thought this would be a better product, based on the price compared to other similar products. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The first couple of inches was sharp, not the rest. I used the scissors to cut doggie "PP" pads in half for our Micro Maltese. All of the other scissors I have used had no trouble at all - except they had such short blades that it took 4-5 cuts per pad. When using these larger scissors, the first 2 1/2 inches or so cut through nicely. The balance allowed the blades to close, however, the material was not cut. I had seen comments on how a few people found these to be uncomfortable on the hand. I have to agree. I used them for about 5 minutes and it became a bit painful. I would guess these would be fine for very thin material. They are not Heavy-Duty by any stretch of the imagination though. I was able to cut using the entire blade on regular paper without issue. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amazon was great but the product was not so I returned this . Amazon was great but the product was not so I returned this product. The curved point was thick at the end and unable to get under a needlepoint stitch. I have a pair of Havel's 33009 which were given to me over 15 years ago. The point is curved, very thin pointed and can slip under a stitch and/or cuts threads quite easily. You can see the difference in the attached photo. I questioned Havel's and was told Amazon is not an authorized dealer for them. I just ordered what is suppose to be the same scissors directly from Havel's. If they are the same then Havel's has changed the point of these scissors. If that happens then mea culpa to Amazon. I just received the 33009 Snip a stitch scissors I ordered directly from Havel's. They have the curved very sharp point like my original 33009 scissors. The scissors from Amazon were not the same. Why? Idk or maybe because they are not an authorized Havel's dealer. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Little Mettaton thinks this material is Absolutely Beautiful. I bought this to make my 4-year-old a costume for a convention. It was my first time ever making armor, so I got a lot in case I messed up. It was extremely easy to work with! A bit thin, but I wanted it to be very flexible. I doubled it up and glued it together with fabric glue so it would hold it's shape, and that seemed to work well. I think that I will buy 2mm again in the future because it is very easy to cut with an exacto blade, and the ease of use seems more important than having to add the extra step of gluing layers together. Not only did his armor hold up for the entire con, he'll be able to wear it til he grows out of it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not As Pictured Not Even Close. To start with, these individual molds are much smaller than is represented in the pictures, a few of which show long, flattish "fieldstones" and are downright misleading; you'll get nothing from these molds that genuinely resembles fieldstones or flagstones, or anything in that picture.
But you do get what you pay for i.e., CHEAP.
The molds are in panels of two (not large sheets of 24 as shown) and are a stiff, hard, black plastic resembling styrene, not a rubbery or rubberized material; I anticipate trouble removing the finished castings from these molds. I anticipate the molds shattering after only a few uses.
The molds are texturized on the OUTSIDES, not the insides (see the accompanying photos) I suspect, so that they would photograph better (if, that is, we were ever shown a photo of the actual molds). I have not cast anything from them yet, but I see no way that anything coming out of these molds could by any stretch of the imagination resemble "stone." "Stone wrapped in plastic," maybe.
The individual molds vary in thickness and range in length from 5 inches (about 13 cm) to 8 inches (about 20 cm). Compare these measurements to the nicely colored stone wall given as a product "example" and you'll see how misleading the picture is.
On the upside... no, I can't really think of any upsides. Well, they ARE inexpensive, and the molds included present a nice variety of shapes, and I didn't really expect anything "realistic" to come out of them, anyway though I'm a little angered at the DEGREE of the deception presented by the photos. I bought them because of the sheer lack of availability of affordable real stone in our area. So, I guess I can't complain though I would really, REALLY like to. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works well for quick repairs. Some usage notes follow, as the included documentation is unfortunately not spectacular.
This product is basically a strong fabric adhesive bonded to a waxed paper backing. It is not 'tape' in the traditional sense; it should rather be treated as glue delivered in tape form for convenient, clean application. This works well for attaching patches and hemming cloth, but will not bridge a tear on its own (you also need another patch of fabric to do that).
I can confirm that this product works as advertised on cotton, but have not tried other fibers.
To apply, unroll and cut the length of tape necessary, then press the sticky side firmly against the desired area of the fabric. Rub the tape if necessary to get it to stick. Then, peel away the waxed paper; it may look like you are threatening to peel the adhesive away as well, but the waxed paper will come loose first if the adhesive is suitably bonded to the fabric. This leaves behind a strip of translucent adhesive; press the other piece of fabric firmly against the exposed adhesive, and the two are now bonded.
Once I determined the proper use of this product, it worked well for what I needed it for - quick repairs without sewing that stand up to the wash. I will definitely order more if I need it in the future. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great gilding paint. I really like this gilding paint. It has a very nice metallic shine to it. I had used a different metallic gold paint to paint some gold accents on a table and the results were ok. When I purchased this paint for another project I decided to redo the gold on the table and I absolutely love how it turned out! It looks like real gold leaf and when light hits those accents it has a wonderful metallic shine.
The paint needs to be shaken up or stirred quite frequently during use as the metallic particles settle within minutes, so that's a bit tedious. But it's well worth the end results. And a little goes a long way, because after two projects the jar is still nearly full. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best Sculpey product for detailed work- shame about the color. Super Sculpey FIRM is what Super Sculpey was 15 yrs. ago - before the company "improved" the original by making it more "user friendly" (making it softer for novice sculptors & jewelry-bead designers). Like the OLD Super Sculpey, S.S. FIRM actually holds tiny & delicate details carved into it for days, and weeks without baking, allowing the sculptor a longer working time to refine the piece. (Super Sculpey -and even worse, Living Doll, "relaxes", even on an armature, in a few hours making it imperative that to retain any fine details like facial expressions or finger-work in small sculptures that the piece is fired within 24 hrs. of working the piece. S.S.Firm might need a few extra minutes to soften the clay out of the box, usually no more than 3 minutes, but is a return to the product that made Sculpey great! (Now, if they'd only offer it in earth tones besides gray.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Glad I didn't read the 'chemical smell' reviews before buying . Glad I didn't read the 'chemical smell' reviews before buying this, actually. I bought this item (as opposed to other beeswax pellets) because this was linked as the exact product used in a homemade cosmetics recipe. After I received product I was totally surprised to find negative reviews of this; whatever issues there had been, at least, didn't happen in my case. Beeswax smelled exactly as it should; melted exactly as it should; worked in cosmetics just as well as it should. Pellets are small enough so that melting in order to measure shouldn't be necessary (I use a tablespoon measuring spoon; if I mush down the wax into the spoon a bit--you know, compact it a tiny bit and leave room for a tiny heap on top--I get a fairly accurate measure of what the melted result will be like; I did experiment, did the melt-first thing, and after some trials realized that it can be easily measured without prior melting). Note for those melting in the microwave: I have a powerful microwave, and the wax took longer to melt than expected. It holds its shape for a surprising time before finally melting; I was worried about potentially burning the stuff. If it's possible, I would recommend melting it over a double-boiler to eliminate this chance; in my case kitchen space is limited so microwave was the only practical solution. Bottom line of this review--I can't say I recommend it one hundred percent without reserve, since there do appear some customers in the past who got inferior products. However, the thing I got worked well, no issues (and yes, I do have a very, very good sense of smell). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent 3-Hole Punch. We need a 3-hole punch to punch holes in 8.5 X 11 inch sheets of paper for filing in 3-ring binders at the office. Our old punch, which had an adjustable paper guide that I taped to keep from moving, required a lot of force to punch holes and then the holes were not all cleanly punched -- I guess the punch was getting dull. After reviewing the comments about this Carl HC-340, we ordered one in May and have been using it regularly. The lack of adjustment of the paper guide has been a plus -- no need to tape the paper guide in place. We found that the favorable comments about this hole punch are correct -- with the Carl HC-340, we can punch nice clean holes without having to exert undue force! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect, precisely what I wanted and fits my needs. I was looking for a cool looking notebook which looked very real and handmade and had somewhat aged looking paper.
After looking through dozens of leather notebooks, some looking good with nicely aged looking paper but with damn metal rings to hold the paper in and stuff...didn't look very antique and hand made. Then I stumbled upon this notebook, and after thoroughly reading dozens of reviews where some people say this is amazing and others say this is bad because of the recycled and low quality paper, and upon seeing pictures of reviews I decided to purchase this.
It is perfect, it's pretty much exactly what i was looking for. I wanted a notebook which looked authentic and real, looked hand made and didn't look like it was made in a fancy factory which had all the fancy equipment. Some pages have leafs and stuff in them, some look slightly wrinkled and all pages look somewhat worn and not clean and perfect, which is PERFECT and precisely what I was looking for. The cover and leather used on cover is also very nice.
Overall, this is perfect for me as I'm a wood craftsman and wanted a fancy notebook to write down my ideas and projects in, and this is perfect.
Love it, thank you for this amazing product which fits my needs so precisely for such an amazing price.
It's probably worth mentioning that the paper is actually pretty thick in this and is bound by leather not silly metal rings and stuff. Best antique hand made looking notebook you can find! Buy and don't hesitate! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
GETS JOB DONE, BUT BAD DESIGN. These scissors are wonderfully sharp and the spring does just what it is supposed to do. My big complaint with the scissors is the locking mechanism that is supposed to keep them locked in the closed position is a very poor design. I've had them just barely over a month (32 days) and I've only use them one week and the locking mechanism no longer works. So, they remain open and I have two very sharp pointy ends to deal with. Once I finish my rag quilt, storing these is not going to be nice and tidy. The locking mechanism is one piece of plastic sliding up over a very small piece of plastic that is supposed to hold it in place. But it does not do that. It slides up and then just slips right over the small bit of plastic that should hold it. I'm shocked at these scissors because I've never been disappointed with Fiskars before. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works well, better than my old one big time. This arrived in a plastic molded tray over a printed cardboard backer. Nice packaging that is giftable. You could immediately see all the disks, and I did receive 20 different discs as shown, but did not receive an extra washer as shown in the photo on Amazon.
I had one of these extruder tools in the '90s and it was horrid- you had to push so hard (no matter the softness of the material) that the disc end would fly off, so it was garbage quickly. This is better made and the disc and handle end screw on solidly and do not come off under the pressure of use.
Each disc is simple to use- just like in a cookie press- you just unscrew the endcap, put the disc on and replace the endcap. When using fondant you need to knead it well so it's soft enough and if using a fimo type clay you need to condition it WELL before using this. I use a dull butter knife to scrape out the barrel before washing with a bottle brush and it cleans out pretty simply. I tested it with both fondant and fimo and now it will be part of my clay kit and I'll most likely get a second for kitchen use only.
The screw type extrusion handle can be hard on the hand so I cover it with a flat potholder when needed and it still works great.
I hope this was helpful to someone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The only brand I'll use. I've tried the other brands of quilt basting spray and they just don't work like 505. I find that I have to use more of the other brands and still never achieve the level of stickiness. One brand I bought, I ended up using an entire can on one quilt (!!) because it just wasn't sticking. That's when I just resigned myself to only using Odif spray.
505 is more expensive than I'd like. I always cringe when I buy it and wonder if I shouldn't just go back to using safety pins, but when it comes down to it, I'm always glad when I have it. One can of 505 lasts longer and I never have to worry about layers separating as I quilt and with a home machine that means I'm doing a lot of scrunching and pulling on the quilt and the layers never move.
The spray is smelly. You probably don't want to use it right before company comes, but it seems to be that the smellier the glue, the better it holds. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Used on Fabric. I used this on fabric and I like the results although it's not quite what I was expecting.
The glue helps the fabric stick and mold onto whatever surface you want it to, in my case I was gluing it to leather, however it changes the feel of the fabric. The fabric I used was a canvas like material and it now almost feels like plastic.
As you can see from my pictures when I first put the glue on you can sort of see the glue but then when it dries it dries clear (pic 2) but leaves a film that is noticeable if you look closely and touch it
I bought this from Amazon but I found out would have been cheaper if I went to joanns with their coupons they have.
This bottle will last you awhile though, I only used 5 dips of the brush for 8x8 size. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The red/brown is the best (=easiest to apply) color. I needed something safe for my 3 year old's face, and these have worked extremely well. The red/brown is the best (=easiest to apply) color, so if you want to do lots of giraffes and tigers, this is definitely the set for you. The other colors work fine, but they take a little more time to get onto the brush. We used a gentle oil to remove the paint, as it does stay on pretty well, and soap is a little too harsh for the number of washes it takes. As an aside, the packaging is great for travel, as the little cases just stack together. We took these on all our trips this summer and I was pleased they just slid into our art supplies without getting separated or all over the place. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Lovely little snowman . I purchased this to use in some of my holiday cards. For one, I paired it with this lighthouse stamp <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Inkadinkado-Rubber-Stamp-Lighthouse/dp/B001683RPK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Inkadinkado Rubber Stamp -Lighthouse</a> to create a scene, stamping each separately on white card stock, then coloring with Prismacolor pencils. I fussy-cut this snowman, and mounted him on the lighthouse background using foam tabs so that he appears to be in front. Turned out great!
I love his quizzical expression and the staff with the little bird. A lot of snowman stamps are more juvenile; I like that this one is more ... hmm ... formal and "classy" looking.
And of course, it's the typical Inkadinkado high quality.
I'll be using this guy for years! Very happy with this purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Even better than I expected. Beautiful artwork by Irina March on a very nice quality poster! I was so glad to find this poster and also her Two Dancing Ballerinas Watercolor 2 to give to my daughter for her birthday. She is a ballerina, but since she turned 18 it was much harder to find a ballet themed gift that was also age appropriate. She has grown up too fast of course, and now it seems her tastes are even more mature and refined than mine in many ways. But thankfully she really likes these two posters with the sophisticated yet cool and youthful images, and she looks forward to bringing them with her to put up in her room when she goes off to her summer intensive.
Its so nice to be able to get quality artwork like this in a way thats so affordable when youve already spent more than you can afford on dance classes and pointe shoes! The posters are thick and sturdy with beautiful and vibrant prints of the art and a great glossy finish. I am sure the canvas version is even more gorgeous, but of course posters travel much easier than big bulky framed prints, so again - these were perfect for her at this time, and certainly best for our bank account! ;)
I will add a pic or two to this review, but until she mounts them on the wall they are hard to lay flat since they have been rolled up, and I don't have 5 hands lol, so some of the corners are curled up. But hopefully you can tell that what I received is exactly what I expected - in fact, even better because most posters are much thinner than these are. We are more than satisfied with this purchase! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Adhesive Nice size. When I first saw an add for this item it was love at first site. Problem was that no one, I mean no one knew where to get it. My LSS did not have any way to order it due mostly to the fact that we could not find the manufacturer or a supplier. I looked for a good three months when finally I found it!
It was black friday 2008 (my birthday) They had the entire set the gun, permatac, high tack and repositional all for the low price of around $15 and on black friday it was a two for sale. So yeah I ordered it!
They came in I gave a set to a friend for Christmas and then took a class from Lance at Rusty Pickle.
I found during this class that the amount of adhesive did not go as far as I had expected. I did not comparison shop so when I went to purchase more off the LSS floor I compared.
The gun holds the same amount as a regular Tombo or Herma runner does. around 40ft of the perma tack. The high tack however holds 62ft. I wrote to the company and they replied to the issues I brought up. The adhesive itself has a stronger tack/holding fourmula than the competitors so you use less. I have applied their suggestions and found them to be right.
So yes I would recomment this item. It does not get stuck, pull out, gumm up, or any other of the annoying things the small unners do. No it is not the ATG but who wants to haul that thingto a crop. I found this the perfect size and it gives me great control, better than the smaller runners as the glue is exactly where I expect it to be when I set it on the item I want to attach.
Try it you wil like it. the refils are becoming available at more stores and the web site itself has sugestions and resources for their product too.
Happy glueing! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not 8 by 12, close in width but not in length. Just a little over 11 inches not 12. These are great for grade school educations, show and tell. Unfortunately, I purchase these items to create some pieces of commercial artwork upon and the dimensions given in the Amazon description are not the actual size of the item. All 10 of the items I received are between 7 3/4 and 7 7/8 in width ( not 8 inches) and between 11 1/8 and 11 1/2 in length ( not even close to 12 inches). This means the artwork created will require many extra steps to create the pieces or a custom frame for each. Either way, it cuts into the cost to create the pieces. So if you're creating something to go into an 8 x 10-inch frame buy the larger size papyrus. Also, none of the pieces of papyrus I purchase were square, they are close but all were cut at a slight angle, which will require squaring the corners before going into a frame. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
SUPER fast....too fast. I didn't purchase thus through Amazon but wanted to review this to help others that are on the fence about buying it. It has pros and cons I guess, but I would much rather just roll the old fashioned way. I don't like the size of the hole that it leaves in your tight circles. It is much larger then I prefer. That was very disappointing. The other thing I'm not crazy about is it rolls extremely fast! That sounds like a good thing, but the paper gets away from you. ..it's that fast! I'm sure that you can get used to it and in time being that fast may be a good thing for some people. There is no way to control the speed which would've been great. Maybe in the future they will add that feature and also have different sized slots for different sized holes. If those 2 things are added then I would love it but for now, I'll pass. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product and prompt delivery. Nonprofessional Customer service. I originally put in my review of this purchase 3. Also leaving a note saying that I had not contacted the seller.
Since then I have been contacted by said person. To which the seller was very rude.
"whydid you give me a neutral. You got what you ordered on time. You need to remove that if you had no problems because that hurts my business"
"That feedback is for the service you got not for any contacts you made with me. You never made any contacts with me but you also got what you ordered on time. The gray feedback cuts my score and it is not good for my business. I have a family to support on my business" | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The origami fiends in the house give it two thumbs up. My kids go through phases where they pull out all the origami books and go crazy and I end up with piles and piles of paper art. So we've seen quite a few types of origami paper in our home! This is an easy to use paper, nice and thin and easy to crease. It is a matte finish and not a shiny one - it reminds of a copy paper weight version of colored construction paper, with a smoother finish. There are 10 different colors included, half pastels and half bolds so a nice mix.
Note - I'm often frustrated when shopping for origami paper online as I'll think I've found a good deal and then, in the fine print, see that the listing is for the tiny 3" by 3" squares. This 6" by 6" is the "standard" and most used size - so this is a good price, particularly considering that it is double sided paper (which is much more fun for many shapes!) Two thumbs up!
I was sent this paper as a free sample. I was invited to share my opinion if I so desired, and this is that honest opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Slightly disappointed. Alright, I have the one once punch and I love it so much that I've practically worn it out. I make bottle cap stuff. So, even though I have less use for the 1-3/4 inch punch I purchased it gladly based on my experience with the one inch punch. This bad boy is big! Like, my whole palm big. Built like a tank, good solid feel to it. It does a great job making perfect circles. I would expect no less. My issue is with the locking mechanism. The slider bit keeps popping out and sometimes pinches my hand. It's a bear to get back in, I've really struggled. It's hard to tell the proper direction, so of course I frequently got it backwards, only to fight to get it back out. I finally got wise and marked it with a sharpie. It's just annoying is all. I like to close it for storage. For the price vs. how often it actually gets used I expected a less flimsy slider mechanism. Great delivery with Prime. I had no interactions with the seller. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Goes on smoothly, not a lot of odor. Good stuff. I have to say that I ordered the dark gray color. The order came promptly. I did note that it seemed to be a medium gray at best. Even after application on my expensive leather boots it was medium gray at best. I contacted a representative from Quick Company where the Leather Color refinisher was supplied from and they let me know they would send out small sample bottle of black of Leather Color refinish. It also arrived promptly. I opened it and carefully stirred the product adding the small sample/trial bottle of black and after application it was only a bit darker than the other container of gray Leather Refinish. Was a bit disappointed, but not fault of the product at all. It went on smoothly and didn't have a harsh odor to it. It just wasn't what I consider to be charcoal as it is a much deeper gray. This was again a medium dark gray at most. I contacted the rep again who was VERY polite, apologized and sent out a container of the Charcoal Leather Color Refinish. It was darker than the first one that I received but still not dark enough. I added the sample bottle of black that the sent this time and I mixed it thoroughly and obtained a charcoal color. The product dried nicely and didn't have a strong odor during application nor after drying.
I am writing this out in detailed manner so people will know if you need a darker gray and you want a true charcoal (deepest gray) you will need to order the charcoal and a small bottle of the black to 'tweak' to suit your needs. The company was great to work with. Very prompt and polite. Probably one of the nicest companies to deal with that I have encountered selling on Amazon over the past few years.
Dont hesitate in buying this product. It seems to last a long time. Apply a thinner coat initially and then you can go back after it has dried. A heavier application could work but it will take much longer to dry. I dried my leather in the sun on a hot day and left it out for a number of hours to make sure it was completely dry. I suggest using a fine bristle art brush. Nothing cheap or you will see brush strokes. The applicator they send with it works well too for larger areas, but if you need to get up close to stitching that you don't want dyed, use a fine bristle art brush. You'll thank me. I learned the hard way. Lol
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Works great on WOOD, LEATHER, PLASTIC, Ironing Paper / fabric + PRO TIPS. Works great for:
- WOOD
- LEATHER
- PLASTIC
- IRONING tiny sections of PAPER or FABRIC
TIPS:
Get this:
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- It tears off by snapping in a straight line. Awesome! No scissors needed.
- It sticks to almost everything and comes off of everything without leaving a sticky residue. No trace of it. Works on: plastic, wood, raw surfaces, paper, I even use it on leather pieces (only on the side you won't see)...It comes right off of nearly everything.
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TIPS Using the TOOL:
1) Use the outdoor painter's tape above to tape the little folding base to whatever table you're working on so it doesn't slide away. It'll keep the burning hot tool securely in place so you won't burn yourself, and it will peel right off when you're done.
2) Use a little piece of the tape to secure the tool in the exact heating position you want it in. The dial can easily move, so if you bump it on anything, you might crank the heat up or down unintentionally. Sticking a little piece of the outdoor painter's tape: 1/2 on the tool, 1/2 on the heating wheel/knob, makes it stay exactly where you want it. Then when you're done it peels right off clean. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Meh. This tape is very beautiful, and easy to tear, but that's about it. It doesn't stick very well to the cardboard for the one project I bought this for, even though I overlapped it so that it stuck to itself. This tape is a very beautiful pattern set though. Would I recommend this? Yes, but not for cardboard projects and maybe the addition of double sided tape to keep it on what you want it.
I will look for more projects to use this on and update my review then. So far I'm not too happy with this product but only time will tell, maybe I picked a bad medium.
I received this item for a discounted rate to provide my honest opinion, I am in no way obligated to give a good review. My opinion is my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Absolutely Love These Wiggly Eyes. I purchased these 18mm Round Wiggly Eyes for my son's Kindergarten classroom. His teacher had requested them on her classroom Wish List for student art projects. What a hit! They have a peel off backing with a self-adhesive that easily stick onto papers and other surfaces, such as a piece of fruit to make a funny face! My 5 year-old son loved them so much, I also bought an additional bag of Wiggly Eyes for our home, and he has been producing one piece of art after the next here at home and drawing and painting people, and then sticking on the wiggly eye pieces. My kid was never much of an art person before, but now he cannot get enough of creating his little works of art and bringing them to life with these wiggly eyes! 5 Stars! What a wonderful item to add to any art project to make it fun. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These fasteners work as intended and work well. They fasten easily and securely. **I purchased these Tandy Leather Factory "Chicago screws" at full price for my personal use on leather projects I have coming up.
I've used these fasteners for years with great success. They fit together properly and will screw tight so you can't open them again without a screwdriver. I hold the female side with pliers while screwing the male portion of the screw in tight. You can't get it off again and they don't loosen up ever. I've never had a Tandy brand Chicago screw come undone when it wasn't supposed to. These are great for holsters, knife sheathes and any other leather project. I like them very much or I would not continue to buy them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wonderful! I don't know why I waited so long. Being very mechanical, I found the assembly instructions to be sufficient, as long as I paid close attention to the pictures. However, instructions on how to wind yarn was extremely lacking. Here are a few tips after winding about a dozen balls in a very wide variety of yarns.
1. Make a small knot before slipping it on the end of the yarn on the spindle. It helps pulling the inside end to the bottom of the ball.
2. Wind your yarn SLOWLY. PERIOD.
3. If winding regular store yarn (i.e. JoAnn's or Hobby Lobby's), PULL FROM THE CENTER OF THE SKEIN.
4. While winding, be sure your yarn doesn't wind too tightly on the spindle. If need be, pull several yards of yarn out loosely draped, then continue to wind it.
5. Don't waste time winding regular Red Heart. It makes a messy ball. If it's for a small project, winding something small like 4 or 5 oz is ok. Also, smaller finished balls of yarn are more preferable to one huge ball. I've split a 250 yarn skein into two finished balls, and I've been much happier. I also store the finished balls in freezer quart bags. I write the info on the white tag on the bag, then keep the the skein wrapper inside the bag.
6. Definitely invest in a table top yarn Swift. I know it will make some yarn easier to wind that tangles too easily. I don't have one yet, but it will be my next purchase.
7. If you have a kitchen pull-out cutting board, it will be perfect to use the ball winder on.
8. TAKE YOUR TIME! Walk away if it frustrates you.
9. Let the yarn flow thru your hand before it enters the winder. I've caught snags before they go thru the first yarn guide.
10. Please DO NOT FORCE THE WINDER WHATSOEVER... I can see how some winders could have broken so quickly!
11. It doesn't get the full 5 stars because I had to file off part of the bottom spindle edges so it would screw onto the base. A small fine rasp did the job quickly. I decided not to exchange it as it was a very easy fix.
12. Last tip: If the winding handle catches on the plastic piece used to attach the winder to a table, pull-out cutting board, etc., reposition it until it no longer catches, or find a different surface to attach it to! My favorite place is my pull-out cutting board in my kitchen, and I put my original yarn ball in my plastic laundry basket. I can pull out several yards of yarn, and it doesn't touch the floor. ;-) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I am always looking for art projects that are easy to set up. Having led art workshops in multiple settings with participants of various ages and abilities, I am always looking for art projects that are easy to set up, clean up, and manage. I found about Suminagashi when looking for art from different cultures. I was super stoked to see how easy this form of art was. There are a lot of videos on youtube (both in English and Japanese) to show examples of this art form. I have made this paint before in the past but the results are not as consistent. I have bought 3 packs of this for future projects. The only aspect that I wish was different is that there is a way to buy this in bulk for people who might need a greater amount of this product. This product can be used from younger kids to adults. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cool place to Catalog Your Recipes. I purchased this Recipe Journal for a friend who was drooling over my Book Journal Moleskine. The friend has been saving recipes and loves to cook, so just the thought of having such a beautiful book to place their loved recipes was awesome! So, I bought it for her! (Why not share Moleskine love, I say!)
When she got the book we opened it to find stickers for her recipes and lots of room to detail all the facts, ease of cooking, time to cook, etc.
She took it right home and started getting out her piles of magazines and began cataloging her favorites.
A GREAT gift for those chefs in your family/friends.
THERE'S NOTHIN' LIKE A MOLESKINE! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
My granddaughters (12 & 14) were thrilled when they got home from school and these. My granddaughters (12 & 14) were thrilled when they got home from school and these arrived the same day as their birthday cards telling them to enjoy their sissors set. Then their Mom went and got the large size that came earlier and she had hidden for the surprise. They were 'Wowed' out!!
It was my daughter's idea; as they are all proficent seamstresses and were always borrowing 'Mom's fiskars'. After reading the reviews on Amazon, I choose the titamium for both the 5" and the large size. What's $2.00 difference for a 'lifetime' of pleasurable service?
At least I'm supposing that's why some say they have been disappointed in their recent purchase as compared to the Fiskars they bought years ago. You think maybe? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Reliably Sharp. I have an older pair of the Scotch stainless steel precision scissors and they have been great. They have proven themselves over the long haul by providing a tight, sharp cutting edge and a comfortable grip. These new, titanium infused stainless steel blades are supposed to hold their edge longer than the regular stainless scissors, though I have not yet had a problem with the regular ones. I'll return to the review if these new ones show a significant performance advantage over the long term.
One characteristic to note is that these scissors only have a moderate angle in them. If you do a lot of cutting on a table, especially fabrics, I recommend 3M's bent scissors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
No instructions came with this product. Where are the instructions?
When I opened the unlabeled box, I was like what is this.
I showed to my husband, and asked him to guess what it is.
There was nothing in the box except the device, no instructions nothing.
A few days later I did get an email to register the device, and it stated that I would get a link to video tutorial and documentation.
Then a few days later I got an email with written instructions on how to use.
So I tried to set it up to cut a DeKyuper Schnapps bottle.
I could not figure out how to set it up, how to set the wheels.
I have been wanting to cut bottles for a while, and make different projects, I was really excited to receive this.
Looking thru the other review I am not the only one with this issue , which is disappointing because it is made with very good quality material.
I did receive this product for free for my opinion | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Pair of Scissors. I just got these scissors today and they are just what I wanted. These scissors are sharp, easy to grip, and really cuts smooth. I love to do crafts at home and at work as a school teacher and these scissors would allow me to cut paper and even other materials for hours without my hands getting tired. The long blades and easy grip will allow me to cut long even strokes and will allow me to cut with better ease and precision than most other scissors. I love the color which really stands out because most scissors are black but the color of these scissors make them easy to recognize especially when they might be taken off my desk. I am really happy to have gotten these scissors and plan to use them for a long time to come. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Duct Tape Pack. I ordered this tape at a discount in exchange for my honest review and so far it works great. We use this for medium duty projects and it has worked well. It says its duck tape brand and I personally cant tell a difference but its not something I use every day or am an expert on. Im just an average user and it seems to be just like the name brand. Its very sturdy and sticks well to the surfaces I have tried (metal, wood, plastic) and it is fairly easy to cut if off from the roll. I like that they are individually wrapped so that they stay clean in my garage until I am ready to open the next roll. Overall I am happy and have no problems with this at all. If I do encounter any quality issues I will update this review. I expect my purchases to work and if they don't I will let you know. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
not for toenails !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not for men. I read the reviews,,,figured why not?? Bought them !! READ MY LIPPERS!!!|
This scissors are made for small female hands,,very hard for a man to put his fingers in ,,much less his thumb------
Men on this site rated these scissors as good? How did you get your hands into the scissors?? IF you look close at the picture-- that's a female hand ( see the bracelet?? As in female!!!) These are not going to make it with American men whose hands are large !!
Men on this site claiming to have used these I have 2 issues with...
I doubt seriously you were or are over 150lbs i weigh 178 skinny by to days standards
I have large hands as MOST men do..no way,,that I am extra large or xxxx as most men today.
My fingers,, .thumb will NOT fit inside the blue rubber slots as shown ,,I doubt your did also!!!
2nd issue, the blades are small , good for cutting paper,,,small finger nails,, maybe a business card maybe not toe nails which are always thicker.
Returning these as they are not as advertised!!
I did buy the podiatrist toe nail cutters --they work wonders!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
FUN for everyone. This is such a fantastic item for boys and girls! My boys love that I can make them different bracelets that look "boyish" compared to earlier bracelet designs. There are hundreds (if not thousands) of items you can make beyond bracelets on the Rainbow Loom. We haven't had any problems with our loom nor the extra bands that we received. Some of the bands are a bit thinner and/or thicker than others so we have to sort them out for certain projects. Can't wait to make more projects!!
*Note* I received a free loom and mega refill kit to facilitate my review. This did NOT impact the outcome of the review as all reviews are based on our experience. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not Quite What I'd Hoped. I don't have a lot of experience with face paint, but this is quite difficult to apply with precision. The ratio of gel to glitter is rather high, so I was unable to apply this with the fine detail that I planned. It ended up being more of a smear to accent the underlying face paint.
The gel base also means that it takes a long time to dry, so not ideal for small kids (even very patient ones), because it takes so long that they forget it's on their faces and scratch/wipe when it tickles.
Bottom line, I don't know if I would buy this again. I was hoping for something with smaller pieces of glitter that were more densely dispersed throughout the gel. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Probably fine if bees wax is your thing. I'm sure this is a fine brand and fine quality if you're looking for bees wax. I picked it because it was quality at a good price. However, if you're not set on bees wax, I would recommend another type. Our favorite from my daughter's science experiment was soy (we didn't try palm yet). The bees wax was much harder to cut or shave. And while I have heard from a number of sources that the smell of bees wax was "natural" and "sweet" and "clean", I wouldn't have picked any of those words to describe what we smelled. Both my daughter and I found it to be mildly unpleasant. (I have teenage sons, so we have smelled much worse!) To be fair, we weren't adding scent, but the point of what I had read (more than one source) was that even unscented, it was pleasant. For our new candle-making fun, we prefer any of the other waxes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
X-acto double knife set - perfect. Unless you REALLY want that nice wooden box to store your blades, this is a fabulous (and economical) set.
I have used X-Acto for decades now, a great blade for those small to intricate needs... ok, I never gave up my childhood hobbies and continue to do highly detailed work.
X-Acto is the iconic blade producer, and this set offers a utilitarian's variety of shapes and edges, the same as the boxed set.
I can't explain why, but the 2 blade holders-handles in this and other sets are my favorites, sometimes I need a heavier knife handle to get things done, other times the finer knife handle for detailed trimming.
I have never had an X-Acto blade or handle fail, even though some were grossly abused. I purchased this set because my old ones were ... abused and no longer pretty, and trying to get all that sticky gunk and stuff cleaned off wasn't much fun. My bad.
The wooden box is nice, but the reality is that if you are a serious and active hobbyist and/or detailer, you will have your blades out and ready for duty, and I found that a nice and large plastic desk organizer serves best for keeping my tools at hand and organized and easily accessed than... a box. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for beginners. I tried a little out however I made to much LOL for what I needed it for. Luckily I still have a great deal left to work with. I still need for find a better molding clay as I am casting a small part for my Star trek U.S.S. Defiant model and need 8 of them. Casting them I managed to keep one good one to mold the piece of very small as I pointed out. I tried it using a sculpt clay but it really did not work well. I will pick up a molding clay in a few weeks then retry my pour again, I would recommend using gloves while doing this as it can have very harmful effects to your body if it gets on your skin. I picked myself up a few packages of Mr. Clean blue glues and they are pretty thick and easy to work with. Also if your not in a well ventilated area at least wear a mask of some kind and make sure to open a window. It's always better to be safe than sorry. As far as I can tell with my trail pour it went great just the sculpt clay was of no help. Also I picked up a small timer you can get them dirt cheap at Dollar General for about $3.00 it helps when mixing so there's no guessing. I hope all this helps you all it's a great kit to have and as I said for beginners who want to cast their own parts this is a great way to start even with trail and error, eventually you will move up to bigger parts and no limit to what you can make. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The cutter is not sturdy enough for a hard bar recipe as it bow . If I could I would give both product and seller no stars. The description says the cover fits inside the mold however it is wider on one side than the other and is too short. Anyone making soap molds should know something about the process of making soap. I have over twenty years of experience at this, and have used several types of molds. In the no response email I sent this seller I indicated the cover should fit on top of the mold not on top of the soap. Also the mold is not square so the soap isn't square. The cutter does not match the mold so there is always a small piece left at the end of cutting the loaf. The blade of the cutter leaves black residue on the soap. The cutter is not sturdy enough for a hard bar recipe as it bow out when cutting the loaf. If it were nailed instead of stapled it would not be a problem. All in all this is a cheaply made product, and would not purchase again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is great but its true it doesn't hold the slightly bigger . This is great but its true it doesn't hold the slightly bigger embossing folders like the sizzix and a few of the darice. I bought 2 of these and one Darice CN2033-994-1 Embossing Folder Organizer Case for 5 by 7-Inch Folders. All of my cuttlebugs and some of the darcie fit in this one then I put my bigger ones in the 5x7 folder case which is slightly more expensive. love it because I was able to organize my folders instead of pulling them all out and sorting through them each time I needed something. Nice to turn a page and can see what's on each instead of spread them out on the floor to find what I needed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
LOOOOVVVVEEEE it. I have to tell you, I LOVE these diamond paintings! I am so glad I found them. The ones I have finished are just beautiful!! I have been trying to find a craft my Mom could do, she is 81 and has osteoporosis/arthritis. Her hands are curved in so it is hard for her to hold things, but this is wonderful she can do it with ease. This is a craft that is just easy for anyone. I think you would like it, especially if you like things that sparkle. I cannot express how beautiful and wonderful these are. Cheers to the inventor!!
Just an FYI though. Some of these types of products come with round diamond beads (which are still good) and some come with square, the square ones are awesome I like the square better. Also it would be better to ship these flat or roll them around a tube type thing so it will stay round and flatten out easier, some of them are hard to flatten out. Also some of the paintings are full (meaning you do the whole canvas) and some just have some parts to do (theses are easier for my Mom to do).
I am putting this same review on all the ones I purchased because I have not found one I did not like yet. Oh, it would also be nice to have some bigger ones. Thank you for these!!! :-) Work in progress. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good, High quality, beautiful mold. I use this mold with melt and pour soap to make embeds for to top of my cold process soap loafs. The detail that this mold provides is perfectly done. It did take me using this mold about twice before I felt like I created a melt and pour soap embed that the melted soap filled all the crevices in this mold as it is so intricate. After I figured this out creating embeds with this is a breeze. (I start by filling the center with a small amount of melt and pour, tap the mold lightly, add another small amount of fully melted melt and pour, tap again and continue with this process until the mold is filled fully. Even the results I got with the first use of this mold where the melted melt and pour soap didn't get into all the detailed areas was so beautiful. It resembles a flower so closely that I love the look of the mold being fully filled and with some areas not fully filled. I had used white melt and pour soap and had these sitting on my counter when a friend stopped by. They were so confused thinking that I had real flowers not flowers from a mold (it's currently winter with lots and lots of snow where I live). I would recommend this to anyone who loves intricate designs with melt and pour soap that don't require a ton of work. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I'm addicted to it! . I love this thing. I was curious. I am a craft junky to some extent and I always look for new and interesting things and this filled the bill. I am not a knitter by any means so I was curious at how difficult this would be to use. It arrived and right out of the box I had it up and running in no time at all. I agree with what some said about the needles being hard to get in some of the holes on the base, but as been previously said if you switch them around they will fit. Try not to force them in, but if you have one that just is not going to go no matter when hole you use I have found that it's best to hold the needle at the base and use it help push the needle in. If you just hold the needle at the top and try to force it the will most likely break. This goes a whole lot faster then regular knitting and you can see your progress very quickly. I use the backstitch for joining my pieces as this makes the stitches look more even and give a little bit better appearance.
If you are considering this a suggestion is to watch some YouTube videos on it. it will give you a good idea of how it works and things you can make with it. If you decide to purchase give yourself a chance to learn what this does. Make a pot holder or small placemat to get the hand of it. There is a bit of a learning curve with this. You have to have an even tension, but you will figure it out. It's fun and easy. If you like to have something to do while watching TV this would be a good thing for that. I made a cosmetic bag adding beads to the yarn before I started and it came out very cute. There are so many possibilities with this. Once you get good with it and if you like it, you can expand and connect more looms together. When I first ordered this I was afraid that the base would move around and fall over making it hard to use, but I was wrong. The base is slightly weighted and on the bottom are small round rubber feet. These small round rubber feet keep it from moving around and falling over as they seem to suction a bit to the table or whatever you work on. I have a folding snack table that I use when watching TV in the evening and it works great. I really love this and shipping as always with Amazon was fast. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
That's really the best part, I make five ounce batts at a . This carder is very well made. It operates exceptionally well and smoothly, it comes with clamps to clamp it to a table top but I have not needed to do that. The batts it makes are huge! That's really the best part, I make five ounce batts at a time but I am certain it would take more fiber and make even bigger ones. I have run a thirty gallon garbage bag full of Icelandic wool through it so far. I even took it to the local public school and did a carding demonstration with it. If you are on the fence about which carder to get and from which company, go with the Strauch, you won't be disappointed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Useless and dangerous. I really should have read the reviews before buying these because I am having the exact same problem described by others. I was making candles in small containers with a large wick so when the sticker released on two candles I thought it was because the wick was making the wax too hot. So, I got bigger containers that are within the size range of the wick size I had. Lo and behold, the sticker still released and this time the candle wasn't even near the bottom of the container.
I would definitely not use these because most of all *they are dangerous*. When the wick sticker released, the lit wick floated over to the side of the container and the glass shattered. Luckily the wax level was low enough that it didn't spill out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works well and is versatile, sometimes shallow grooves and sometimes deep depending on the metal and which setting you use. I am really loving this product. It is indeed loud and vibrates which can make it difficult to keep steady, especially on its highest setting. But, the plastic stencils work well as straight edges to keep my lines from being wobbly. It is not like metal stamping, so adding filler to darken it does not really work as the groves are so shallow it just wipes away when you try to get rid of the excess, but this is much more cost effective and allowed me to work on my projects while staying on budget. The lighter look on the stainless steel I've been uses is not as stark as I was hoping for, because of that inability to add the filler, but it does allow for a more elegant and understated feel which still works for what I'm doing. I would definitely recommend, and suggest having lots of extra blanks to practice on before working on the final/official piece. In addition, working with softer metals will result in a deeper cut and will be darker than the stainless steel I am working primarily with, so the look you need definitely depends on the metal you are using. (my phone does not have the best camera, so these pictures are not the best, I apologize) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great resource, now at an affordable price for big projects. I previously had a small bag of another brand, but ordered the 8lbs to affordably approach a big project. Great stuff! (For some reason the 8lb size is not findable from here, even though the purchase went through amazon - odd... but it's almost half the price/lb of the small size if you need a lot or want to share with friends)
Just be careful as too much bare-handed work can result in some burn-like pain. When fishing it out of the water, let it drain, and have a surface available to drop it on if the lump proves hotter than expected.
Also - plan ahead. I molded an object that needed to separate into two pieces as one solid lump. Sawing through it was not easy! It tended to gum up saw blades, finally had to use a tree-cutting saw blade with big course teeth. Next time I will mold a piece of wood in and saw through that. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Rugged, heavy duty scissors great for all uses. My wife and I use these scissors constantly for arts and crafts, cutting paper, string, cardboard and leather. Ive also use them in the kitchen to cut up chicken (cuts through the bones easily) and in the garden to trim branches.
The blades are extremely sharp and have maintained their sharpness after a month of constant use. With this set you get varying lengths so Im able to have the right size for the job Im doing. The handles are rugged and comfortable. The metal appears to run through the handles making them impossible to break.
We have a number of scissors around the house. Unfortunately, they're always around the house somewhere but not where we can find them. I was happy to find this set of three, which tripled my chances of finding a pair when I need them.
Overall, this is a great set of scissors at a great price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
fine, it works. If you want an oval, fine, it works. If you want a circle, you may well jump off a cliff from frustration before figuring that out. I'm reasonably competent in many crafts -- knitting, sewing, embroidery, painting and framing art, minor remodeling of stuff, etc., but this tool! In desperation -- 'cause I hate to admit there's something I can't do -- I took the Logan to the gallery where I show work, figuring one of the guys could figure it out, especially the one who works at carpentry. Did he? NOPE! After a couple of hours of reading instructions and manipulating the settings, he ALMOST got to a circle. But not quite. It's still more an oval than a circle. I don't think I've EVER given anything a one-star review . . . actually this thing doesn't deserve any stars at all. Even the folk at the well-regarded, not-to-be-named art store where I brought it could tell me how it works. Probably 'cause it doesn't. My suggestion to Logan: make a mat cutter that CUTS CIRCLES ONLY!!! Save your audience the frustration. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It stains. I would have given this a 5 star review, but I am giving it only 4 stars because of the difficulty I had to get the stains from using the black color off of my fingers. I "rolled" it around the palm of my hands first, then applied a small amount around the base of my sink hose. It was very sticky, and hard to apply, and it was getting all over my fingers (stains), and under my fingernails (actual pieces/stains). Because I have short nails, it was a bit more difficult to get it off from under my nails, even when using a manicure brush. Thankfully the stain scrubbed off. In the instructions, it shows a roll of toilet paper, and to use to "wipe off". Well, it takes a LOT more than just TP to get it off! At least this was MY experience. Other than that, the product DOES work very well!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Kraft Paper. DATE PURCHASED: August 22, 2017
QUALITY & FINISH: This is a thicker paper; think constuction paper. It was easy to cut with sissors and writing on it was a breeze. The paper has a rough side and smooth side. That is in the description, so I was fine with that.
PACKAGING: The paper comes in a long rectangular box that's easy enough to carry inside. It's easy enough to get the roll to slide back into it as well.
OVERALL: I cut large sheets off and hung it on a wall for people to write on. They used Sharpie metallic markers and that didn't bleed through. It was easy to work with. Also, it's a deep black that provides a great background for a selfie station as well! Overall, great quality paper for crafting or hanging on walls. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Crafting Tape. These Allydrew Washi Tapes Decorative Masking Tapes are really cute and come in a wide variety of styles - all of which are beautiful! The styles I received are matte in finish, which I think is great for scrapbooking projects so they compliment but don't over shadow the main focus of your pictures. I love that there are multiple styles in each set of 12 instead of variations of the same design as with other products. I think these are great for all kinds of crafts and projects! So far, I've used for scrapooking, used to close envelopes, decorated a few of my planner pages, and used them to decorate a used oatmeal canister for a gift package!
These tapes stick to almost anything and they are easy to adjust if you make a mistake. If using to secure packages though, I would use a bit them more as a decoration and then cover with regular shipping tape to make sure it doesn't come off.
The rolls are also pretty generous with the amount on each roll. I've used other tapes that tend to run out before I'm done doing something and that is very annoying. So far, I haven't run out of any while using it for a project which is nice! For the price the quality is amazing and I'm over all very happy with these tapes. I can't wait to see what else I can do with them, they definitely help spark creativity!
I did receive this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review, however; please know that this review is based on my own thoughts and experiences with the product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It's has color and it's foam. I'm new to buying foam but my purpose for it is just to elevate some boxes from water that floods my basement sometimes. To be frank and I don't want to sound stupid or nothing and I didn't read much except the headline of the item and purchased it thinking I was getting a good deal for a lot of foam but I was wrong each foam sheet is a little thicker then a peice of paper. Without taking them out of the plastic they served their purpose for me, they are colorful but that won't have any benefit as they will be used as support under some boxes. Three and half stars, three stars for the title confusing me quite a bit and the half for the color even though it doesn't serve any purpose for my application. Enjoy this foam for whatever you choose to do with it for I know for future purchasing of foam I will read more about the description. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Idea. First of all, I think this is a very clever design. The fact that you can just turn the lever and reverse directions with your yarn is impressive! Having written that I would like to quickly add that I would be willing to pay twice the price if they would make it sturdier!
I did have some problems putting in the pegs. Some inserted easily but others were difficult and I was concerned if I pressed too hard I would break a peg. They do give 3 extra pegs. Also, if you did break a peg you could still use this--your finished piece would just be one peg narrower. I was disappointed that the guides have a very narrow opening so you could not use this with very thick yarn. My last disappointment was that I had watched the accompanying video and I thought maybe my sister who has the use of only one hand could use this--but you really need two hands!
Once again, I think this is a very clever product---I just wish it was sturdier! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
No warping, scratches, or sharp edges! Very Versatile. <div id="video-block-R2KBVYNA7720GH" 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/B1XibDyeN7S.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81uu9T45M4S.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> This is a high quality 4 inch in diameter circular mirror. I enjoy how it is the perfect size for many different projects, from decorating to cosmetic usage.
This amazing mirror is thick and durable, and does not show any chances of bending or breaking when you apply pressure to the edges. The edges are a little rough but still very smooth and I have not been cut at all when I have used this product. The size of this mirror provides versatility for however you want to use this product. You can attach it to a project you are wanting to decorate to add a little bit of a mystic look to the object. It is also the perfect size for putting in your purse if you carry one, so you can check your makeup wherever you go or to see if you have anything (example, food) stuck in between your teeth.
This mirror has no signs of warping on the surface, providing a perfect reflection for however you want to use this product. There are no scratches on the front or back when I got this item, and allows super easy cleaning if you get any smudges on the surface.
I all around enjoy this mirror, and have it in my desk drawer for easy access whenever I need to use it. It has been reliable, and has not broken on me at all! I highly recommend this mirror for any occasion or decoration. I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
buyers beware. these dies were not cheap and little did i know that they will not work in the grand calibur or wizard. spellbinders told me today that they only work in a presto punch. and of course the presto punch is no longer made. so even though they say spellbinders on them, they will break the new spellbinders grand calubur that i just purchased from amazon. of course i had opened it by the time i realized it. and although i paid $17.00 and shipping i would only get a few dollars back for it due to restocking and handling costs. i have spent alot of money on this whole set up. i love the grand calibur machine, but trying to buy the dies from amazon has been an exhausting experience. the may be cheaper, but they do not include item numbers on about half of the items and its really tough when you are new at this. i have to go take a nap and throw this latest piece of junk off the balcony. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
tears good, bonds fairly well and isn't too thick. I use this for card making and mini albums and appreciate the more yards per roll compared to most others on the market since I go thru a lot of tape, it is flexible, tears good, bonds fairly well and isn't too thick. I purchased both the 1/4" and 1/2". I was disappointed that there were lots of slivers coming from the sides of the tape as I unrolled it. It appears they had difficulty slicing the rolls during production. After the tape is down, the paper backing does not remove as cleanly as other brands, I found myself lifting the tape off the card stock repeatedly, having to take the time to rub over the ends a couple of times to make it adhere better and then finally able to lift the paper backing off, wasting a little bit time there. This was a good value for what I paid for it but hope that the tape gets tidied up before the next time I need to purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great price, nice variety and quality colors. I am so happy with this pad! It comes with a lot of cut outs that are of a thicker cardstock quality. These will be great for embellishments on cards. The paper itself is not as thick, more of a standard scrapbook paper which is what I expected. I use paper like this to make cards and use a thicker 110 lb paper as a base so it doesn't matter for my use how thick it is.
I really like getting paper pads with a variety, but oftentimes they are very expensive and contain a lot more paper than this, and you may not like all the styles in them. I am a new fan of Colorbok for the great prices and smaller stacks. I love every piece in this pad and I will get a lot of use out of it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cr@p in a case..Only good thing was price. The price was nice but other than that,
WHAT A PIECE OF GARBAGE!
Where to begin...
-A few of the blades had surface rust on them.
Whatever, I'll clean them up before really using them.
-The case is horrible! The thing does not stay closed at all! That little flap you see in the picture? Absolute waste of plastic! Seriously, there is no where for it to snap or slide into. I have to tape it down so the thing stays shut. When I get a few extra minutes, I'll make a new case for them (If they even last long enough) and use re-use that magnetic strip thingy holding the used blades.(That is a nice feature to have.)
-The blades are pretty thin and flimsy. I would not recommend using these on anything with substance. I haven't used them on anything thicker than single walled cardboard so far, and even then I'm a bit worried about the blade snapping.
-The blades do not sit very firmly in the handles. I HATE THAT! I have to constantly tighten the blade down while I'm using it.
I gave it 2 stars because it is dirt cheap, which is nice for the time being.
It has 13 blades. I'll have a little extra time going through these as they break, (which I KNOW they will before I even dull them at all) before I buy a better knife.
The megnetic strip holding the not in use blades.
I now know I should of just paid a few bucks more and got an X-acto knife. That is the plan in the very near future.
The old adage proves true once again. "You get what you pay for!" | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
FURPECT raccoon tails. These are "FURPECT" and look exactly like the picture, except the keychain component is gold plated, not silver. I definitely plan on keeping the trio I ordered as they are exactly what I wanted: the right length (about a foot, with the keychain it will be about 15"), the right color, and the right price. They came in a sealed thick plastic Ziploc with a very nice customer satisfaction card. I make sporrans using fur tails, but usually I use the larger ones. I wanted to make a smaller sporran, so I needed to go with a new company that sells smaller tails. This seller "Deetto" definitely fit the bill and I will order from them in the future. DEFINTELY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT AND SELLER! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love them. These are awesome! In the photo posted of my client's manicure, I used the Glitties pearly white glitter in her set, combined with a green glitter that I already had from a previous purchase. It created the most beautiful ombré & she was so happy! So the positive feedback I've received from my own clientele inspired me to rate 5 stars for this set. I love it when I order something & it ends up being a total success! So thank you, Glitties! It's hard out there for a nail technician, so you came through with a killer product for a price I could work with.
Anyway, the delivery was super fast. Nothing arrived damaged or opened. The jars are large, they're filled entirely, the variety is wonderful & I love how they're all combination glitters. I can create so many different looks with all the different shapes, sizes & colors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Engrave all the things! (just use hearing protection. I obsessively write my name on all of my possessions. All my tools, electronic devices, and other possessions. Until my purchase of this engraver, I did all of this with permanent marker, and dealt with the marker getting rubbed off or fading over time. I wanted an engraver, but I assumed that they were expensive because I'd never looked at the prices for them before. I guess the word "engraver" just sounds expensive to me... I don't know.
Anyway, one day this was in my recommended items list and I was surprised that it was under $20 dollars. Yes, this was a total impulse purchase and amazon's advertising algorithm works really well. Well done.
Since receiving the engraver, I have used it to write my name on everything that I can. My tools, my phone, my laptops, everything. It is the same urge that you get to write on everything with a permanent marker when you have one in hand, or the urge you get to label everything you get with a label maker, only this thing amplifies this urge because it's a power tool, and who doesn't like power tools?
The engraver itself: My one complaint is that it is super loud. I'm very protective of my hearing, I don't use this thing without hearing protection. It works well, and is dead simple to use, and after about 30 seconds of practice on a piece of scrap aluminum, I was proficient enough to use it on something that I value. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Jumbo yarn/wool ball winder. I bought this ball winder to replace a lighter weight and less expensive one that broke after not too many uses. The Jumbo yarn winder works very well for the lace weight and fingering weight yarns that I usually use. It winds smoothly and does not do irritating things like wrapping the yarn around the shaft. I have several 1200 yd skeins of dk weight yarn that are nearly impossible to wind on normal ball winders. The Jumbo winds them into cakes easily.
It's pretty easy to set the Jumbo up using the directions included. It takes up more space than a standard ball winder but that is to be expected. The metal parts move easily. The mounting assembly is sturdy and even fits securely on the rounded-over edge of my dining room table. I am very satisfied with the performance of the Jumbo ball winder and would recommend it to any knitter. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is NOT self-adhesive. Read carefully. We didn't realize this wasn't a self-adhesive product until after our project was complete. We used it to cover a chalkboard on a child's easel and make it magnetic. We flattened the roll out under a weighted tote/storage bin which worked fine. We pulled the vinyl off thinking it was the white adhesive backing. It took two people pulling on it to get it off. One to hold the magnetic sheet with two hands and one to pull on the white sheet. For obvious reasons it took some effort, but it came off. The "vinyl" was a thin stretchy white sheet that looked like it was the backing of other self-adhesive magnet sheets that I've used. There was a remaining amount of glue left on the magnetics side. We stuck it on the easel and screwed the frame back on. The magnetic pull is fine for a child's foam magnets but I wouldn't recommend it for much else as it was quite weak. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
not a great experience. I was debating if I should get a cuttlebug or Sizzix texture boutique. I already have a cricut expression II and I am not really a big craft person. After viewing all the reviews, I decided to get this one. However, the result is very disappointing. I can never get the result right. It cannot emboss evenly. First I was embossing the A2 card from this beginner's kit according to the direction on the plate and the result is very light. So I added a the shim which came with the machine. I finally got to emboss the center of the card, but the embossing around the edge of the card almost perforate the card. I tried my own card stock and different sandwich technique, still... the result either the center of the embossing area is too light or the edge are perforated. I don't know if I got a defective product, or... I later on spent about twenty more dollars and got a cuttlebug... Love it. The result is consistent and wonderful. Simple and easy... I will recommend just spend a little more with a better quality machine... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I will not be buying again - terrible. I'm probably one of the few people who hate this product.
I like the way the tape dispenser feels in my hand, and it IS very sticky, but...
The tape kept twisting so the sticky stuff that went on my card was a very skinny strip. After having this happen to me with THREE different runners, I determined what caused the problem: it doesn't work when trying to go around curved shapes. Specifically, I was using the runner around a circle - every single time, the runner messed up. On one of the dispensers, I was able to straighten the tape, but it wouldn't wind properly (I had to use a screw driver to manually wind it - a big waste of my time.) With a new dispenser, I am able to do straight line gluing only; I don't use it for going around curved shapes - problem solved, huh?
I will never buy this product again, no matter how sticky it may be! I love the Therm-O-Web product and will go back to using it and save this one for "straight line gluing." | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Just poured yesterday, great results. I used the 32 oz product just yesterday, and wanted to put in my two cents if it could help anybody. I did a penny top coffee table and was very nervous to use this stuff since I put a lot of time and money into my table. I followed the directions exactly and everything went just fine. I poured it in the center and had a decent amount of time to spread it around with a squeegee. Yes, the product will self-level, but you do have to spread it around to the entire surface, as the directions say. Once that was done, I used a hair dryer to get rid of the bubbles, which worked just fine. I went back with a toothpick to pop the bigger ones that surfaced a little later. Used no dust cover and it looks great. It has been less than 24 hours and it is completely hard to the touch! The room was probably just above 70 degrees (I did this indoors in my guest bedroom, no odor problem). My suggestions to make sure it dries properly is to follow the mixing directions exactly, get the room and product to the right temperature, and make sure you do not pour more than you need. Instructions give the approximate amount of product you will need for the appropriate sq. footage (can also be found online). Overall, great product so far! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect, strong, well made. These brushes are very well made. I am using them to spread contact cement on to the back of leather and they are firm enough yet flexible enough to do the job perfectly. They have plastic bristles and are cemented or molded into the handle very well, not one bristle has come loose or out of the handle yet, I have used 10 or so of them, am ordering more! If the handle is too short for you you can tape them together having a brush end on each end and use them that way if you need to spread glue in a hard to reach place. The plastic handles are very strong and durable. It's too bad I am using them with contact cement because I get one use out of them, I'm sure they would last a long long time if I was using paint or a water soluble glue. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for the price but Zwilling are better. For the price, these are great scissors. They cut cotton well and they pretty comfortable to use. I like the blade cover and it snaps in place well. The rubber handles are a bit bulky though. The scissors do glide when cutting. I own a set of Zwilling Superfection Classic Dressmaking Scissors 230. These are $45 now on Amazon but I got them for $22 awhile back. They are not bulky and have a great handle design that's like a textured plastic. They don't provide a blade cover so I use a leather sheath. Similar to the Kai in the sense that both have a softer feel than traditional solid metal which over extended use are painful to use. The zwilling set is better at cutting at all aspects over the Kai. They are smoother and cuts through thick cloth easier. The Kai set is a better deal but if I wanted the best, go for the zwilling. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
BEEEE-YOU-TI-FUL Colors, Flexible Seal BUT. With many out-of-town relatives and friends, I'm passionate about handwritten correspondence - not just as communication but an art. I was very pleased that the range of colors matched all of my stationary themes (SO addicted to Punch Studio, high-quality products). At first glance this assortment looks like the best of all worlds when it comes to sealing wax. However, actually using them is a different story. While the colors are vibrant, true to picture and the wax seemed sturdy enough for mailing - the challenge is being able to get enough wax before it hardens to create the seal at all. I am partial to wick sticks. There is less waste than glue gun / beads (unless you don't mind mixing your colors when changing sticks / bead color); but the flame burns so low and cool that the wax drips very slowly. By the time I had enough quantity to make a decent seal, it had already started to set - and that's IF the wick remained lit long enough to melt the wax.
I'm giving them two stars because the colors are so rich and lovely and the successful seals were flexible and durable. However, that does no good if you can't get the wax to melt enough to create a decent seal. I was thinking about returning them; however, as I said, the colors are lovely and they have a great variety for the price (a bit over $1/stick for flexible, postal service-durable wax). It is unlikely I'll order them again or recommend them to anyone else. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is my new favorite soap cutter. I love this soap cutter, it's great for cutting different widths of soap. One of the pictures shows a plexiglass piece for the size marker, mine is wooden like the majority of the pictures, and it works fine. Thanks to the reviews here I saw that others had problems with the fishing wire that is provided for cutting, so I had my husband replace it with a piece of guitar string and it works great. It did take a couple tries to get the hang of how to cut with it, I place it on the edge of my kitchen counter so I can pull the string over the side and pull it below the level of the cutter so it cuts through to the bottom of the soap. I find it easier and more versatile than a metal cutter I have that my soap slides in while cutting so I end up with unevenly cut bars. I have cut multiple size loaves with no issue. The loaf doesn't slide around while cutting so I have nice straight cuts. So far I have not seen any rust on the blade at the bottom for trimming, and I've had this for over two months now. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is great wax. It melts easily. This is great wax. It melts easily,doesn't crack or trap bubbles when it cools and in my experience, burns nice and smooth with standards wicks. However, I typically don't make full candles out of just this wax though, so I can't comment on that. I usually fill glass tea holders I have half way up with this wax then drop in some high quality tea lights I have into the hot wax and wait for them to cool. That way I get clear glass candles halfway between the size of tea lights and votives (they need to be smaller than votives to fit in my hanging glass terrarium orbs) and that burn for ~8-10 hours (I like to light candles when I'm studying and hate getting up to change them every 4 hours) with barely any effort and this wax makes my little creations VERY cost effective.
I've already ordered a second bag because of how satisfied I was. No muss, no fuss, and no complaints other than I'd love a bigger size! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Don't Buy for the Case. The blades and handles are decent compared to the price. The handles feel light and maybe of a cheap metal, but using these blades shouldn't require a lot of strength or your doing it wrong.
The case was very dissappointing. Very cheap plastic, was receieved with the hinges already broke and scratch marks along the sides. As others have mentioned, the magnet strip that holds the blades in is slightly weak and not flush with the case due to the adhesive being poorly placed.
If you're looking just for a blade set and not too worried about the case and not looking for a high quality set of knives then this product could work for you.
Do not buy for the case, it isn't worth the extra money if you can get is cheaper elsewhere. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works like a charm. We spent over $5K on custom draperies in our home. Adding the fringe along the leading edge would've cost an additional $1700. Gulp. So I found the trim online (at 1/3 the price), bought some of this Fabri-Tac, climbed a ladder, and hoped for the best.
I ran a thin line of this glue along the edge of the drapery, and using wooden clothes pins (the kind with the spring), glued the fringe trim onto the drapes. WOW, what holding power! Within a minute, the fringe trim was bonded onto the drapes, and look professionally done! I couldn't be more pleased. This stuff is amazing.
I haven't washed or dry cleaned the drapes, and will clean them with some careful vacuuming, so I can't speak as to how this product holds up to being laundered. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very sudzy! - Recipe included in this review. This was my first attempt at making soap and I am hooked! Here is the recipe I used. It smells amazing and is very sudzy!
Botanical Soap Melt and Pour Recipe
Ingredients:
3 lbs glycerin soap base
1/4 cup finely ground lemongrass leaves
7.5 mL lemongrass essential oil
1 teaspoon dried Irish seaweed powder
1 teaspoon kratom powder
1 cup of water
Directions:
Infuse the kratom powder and lemongrass leaves in gently simmering water for about 20 minutes to create an herbal infusion.
Use a double boiler (or a small pot nested inside a larger pot, with simmering water in the bottom of the larger pot) and heat glycerin soap base until it becomes liquid.
Add the herbal infusion, oils, and Irish seaweed powder to the melted glycerin soap base and stir to ensure an even distribution of ingredients. (Spread out your ingredients and don't let them settle in clumps.)
Pour the liquid mixture into your soap molds and let cool. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Yikes! Smells strong, chemical like, not a leathery smell. I can't believe how bad this smells. I opened it, felt it, and had to run to the sink to get the stink off my hands.
Sadly the cord looks awesome and feels strong too. That's why the 2 stars. I had purchased a different one that would pull apart when tested. That is why I got this and pull tested it right away. I thought the smell was in the packaging. No such luck. I can't use it. The smell is not a strong leather smell. This smells chemical like. Not leathery at all. I can't make anything the way it is. Good luck. Maybe something went wrong in making or packing it.
I uncoiled it and hung it in the garage. Might help. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A" Needs Some Imporvement - but still in the top of the class. Really, can't they give you a little more? I get this as an add-on item to Prime, so then the price is OK. I used it fix the zippers around the top of an overnight "(gym") canvas bag, and after carefully fixing the tears and holes (from both side) it looks great and appears to be strong as heck. I haven't used it yet. On the other hand, I used a length on the top of a foam keyboard wrist wrest, and on a hot day the sticky goo actually slightly bled through the smooth nylon (on a cool day it's fine). I assume this won't hold up great on your tennies in the middle of summer, but should be great on your tent or jacket unless it bakes in the sun. Better than duct or gorilla tape for most repairs where you want to minimize bulk and appearance and have less chance of sticky goo issues. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Repair your vintage pop-up tent trailer canvas in minutes. Repair your vintage pop-up tent trailer canvas in minutes! Had originally purchased this to repair a little tear in a vintage vinyl ottoman. It worked wonderfully for that. Had a bunch left over that set on the shelf for quite a while. Then we got our vintage pop-up tent trailer. It had giant tears in the canvas, and I wasn't about to go and spend $900 for a new canvas on a trailer that I only spent that much money on to buy! Tear mender to the rescue! I went to the local fabric store and picked up some duck canvas in a matching shade, and created large patches to cover the entire sections that the tears were, and just used a bead of this magical stuff around the perimeter of the whole, and then matched it with a patch that I rolled the corners over on to hide the cut edge, and it looked beautiful. You couldn't even tell that I had made a repair from the outside. Using a larger patch to cover the whole section really gave it a more finished look, and this stuff dried so quickly and wonderfully that it only took minutes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Needed in a hurry. Being crafty, of course I tried to use household items to help transfer my vinyl from the original backing to my newest craft project. That did not work well, at all. I had not heard of needing the transfer paper as most of my vinyl crafts had been heat press. I googled, learned what I needed and placed the order. I knew exactly what I was getting from the description, it arrived in two days as promised - I was fighting the urge of going to the local hobby store to buy some because I have no patience once I start a project. The transfer tape/paper is amazing, the lines help ensure that it is properly placed, the first time. Can't wait to see what else I can come up with. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
WONDERFUL CRAFT FOR OUR TEEN LUAU PARTY. I ordered these ceramic Flip Flops for our daughter's 13 year old luau party. They were a hit! All the girls loved them and had so much fun painting them, besides they spent from 45 minutes to 1 hr. on the craft which was a help for me! The flops came nicely and safely packed in a box. All of them arrived in perfect condition and earlier than expected. I would definitely recommend them even for older girls (I had one left and my 23 year old daughter saw it and decided that she needed a jewelry box. She paint it black and pink...the flop looked gorgeous and she has told me that her friends had asked her where did she buy it, to what she proudly responds...I made it myself! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Another winner from Graphic 45 . I'm a HUGE fan of Graphic 45 designs and products. I make a lot of hand crafted greeting cards, and I've used several of their design suites recently (French Country, Secret Garden, and Bohemian Bazaar). The quality is always first rate, and the designs are so detailed and easy to work with.
This new pattern set, Typography, is no exception. The artwork is somewhat reminiscent of Toulouse Latrec -- those old French posters depicting ladies of the evening. The colors are bright blues, reds, muted yellows, greens and black.
Finding solid card stock to match is no problem. The different patterns combine easily. I really like working with the 8" by 8" paper -- it's large enough for my 5" x 6.5" cards, and also works well on my smaller A2 cards.
Very happy with this -- highly recommended! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Duck Tape cannot fix my broken soul. I noticed that if my shower runs too long, water begins to leak in a crack in my basement ceiling. So until I can get it fixed properly, I figured "Hey, I can just get some duct tape to patch it up." One night after I finished up at work shoveling road kill off county roads, I took my performance bonus money to Wal-Mart and saw this sitting on the shelves next to Gorilla Tape. The gorilla looked angry, like he wanted to pummel me into submission before asserting his dominance over me in a more... intimate manner. But this smiling cartoon duck, wing up like he's welcoming me to the lost city of Shangri La or at least a decent all-you-can-eat Chinese buffer, captured my heart.
Never trust a creature whose name rhymes with "foul."
When I got home and unwound the tape, I noticed it was limp and weak, in a way that Cialis could not fix. But with great reserve, I ripped off my first piece of duck tape and placed it over the crack in my basement ceiling. I applied several more pieces, creating a gray reproduction of Michelangelo's artwork on the Cistine Chapel. Content, I ventured to the other room in the basement to play some Grand Theft Auto V. I had just started a new game and was at the part where Franklin goes to repo Jimmy DeSanta's SUV and it turns out Michael was hiding in the back and takes you at gunpoint. Unfortunately, I had not heeded the warnings of people who'd eaten Haribo Sugarless Gummi Bears and had to go to the bathroom, which was located in the first basement room.
When I walked in, I immediately voided my bowels in a mixture of fury, shock, and sugarless gummi bear infection. My Duck Tape had already fallen to the floor. My already abysmal self-esteem was further injured. Had I failed to properly secure, of all things, duct tape? Dave Batista once said "Duct tape? Are you serious? Really? Duct tape?" and it hurt me deep inside to know that Drax the Destroyer was mocking me. Surely this meant the rest of the Guardians of the Galaxy were awestruck at how pathetic I am. I can hear their taunts now. "Who screws up duct tape? Why are you even alive? I am Groot?"
I tried again and again to put the Duck Tape where it needed to be, and each time I left to do something like get a snack or punch one of the zombies that broke into my house, I returned to find my pieces of Duck Tape on the floor. Not only did I still have a crack in my ceiling, but now my self worth, hopes, and dreams lie shattered as well. I know the Duck Tape cannot put them back together, as it couldn't even stick to my ceiling. I returned to Wal-Mart and bought Gorilla Tape instead. I no longer cared about what evil lurked in the gorilla's mind: Duck Tape had crushed my soul, leaving my an empty husk. The Gorilla Tape has remained where I placed it for a week now, no doubt waiting for the right moment to attack me while I sleep and claim my house as its own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Punch clean holes in pharmacy blister pack cards or styrene or paper. <div id="video-block-R11HQAXK03F081" 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/B1Y2VmUhw3S.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81YE6%2BfqpDS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> Excellent punch cuts clean holes in paper, pharmacy blister packs and sheet styrene.
Standard hole stamped chromed weak metal punch:
Two hands can't punch through pharmacy monthly cycle medicatio blister pack card stock.
We Are Memory Keepers hole punch:
One 74 year old female easily punches multiple holes easily even through medication blister packaging.
Need confetti in a birthday card? You can do it in a short time.
I punched 75 holes in 1/8" styrene sheets in a few minutes with almost no effort. Standard hole punch was incapable of leaving more than a dent.
I only throw away the disks, so I did not check disks for any discoloration or bent condition as another person noted. I just want holes without bending the punch and without killing my hands or having to wriggle the punch to chew threw card stock eventually leaving a ragged hole. This punch leaves a nice clean hole. Adjustable depth stop ensures equal distance from edge for each hole if desired. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Some good things, quite a few bad things. After reading the other reviews I thought I'd buy these chisels as opposed to a 'nicer' set of Stanley Sweehearts. I did not expect these to be on par, or even close really, but after some work I've been pleasantly surprised.
There are a few bad things you must know before you buy these though!
1. The box is terrible. The chisels all fell out of their holding place in shipping. Two chisels edge protectors slipped off and those chisel's edge was chipped. That really sucks. It takes quite a bit of time to get the chips out.
2. They are very dull, out of square and take quite a bit of work to set and sharpen. I use waterstones at 400/1000/4000/8000 and they work amazing with my other chisels, plans, knives etc... Each Neiko chisel took me 30-45 minutes to square on the grinder, remove deep machining marks then subsequently sharpen to a razor sharp edge.
3. The edge profile of these makes it so they do not fit comfortably in most honing guides. I tried 3 different guides and these chisels require some ingenuity to get them to sit square in the guide.
4. The edge bevels are not all identical. I checked before sharpening and watched carefully during sharpening while using a honing guide that has proved to be very reliable and repeatable. Of the 9 chisels, only 2 had the same angle on the bevel. The other 7 were all slightly off.
5. Did I mention the box is terrible? Yeah, the box is terrible. It looks nice, but it's as functional as using a net for a canteen.
There are some good things about these chisels. Despite what may seem to be the start of a negative review, these positives heavily outweigh the negatives for me.
1. The steel is excellent. The edges stay very sharp. I worked these with slightly more acute bevel than they came from the factory and then hacked away at some bloodwood, ebony, old red oak, cherry and a variety of plastics that I work with. I still could shave the hair off my arms when done. That is impressive.
2. The handles are deceptively nice. I thought I would dislike the handles when I first started to use them, but they are quite comfortable. I am 2m tall with large hands for my size, and these are one of the few tools I really felt at home with. If you have small hands then maybe keep this in mind. Perhaps you could like them even more than I do though...
3. The box is terrible. Oh, wait, that's a negative. Just thought I'd remind you anyway.
4. The price/performance ratio is mind-boggling. I'm quite certain the metal used for these chisels is on par with many of the much more expensive chisels on the the market. You're getting 9 chisels for 75% less than you would pay for 4 chisels of similar composition and structure.
With all these things said, I would highly recommend these to anyone with the abilities to re-machine them and spend some time setting them up. Unless you value your time at $100/hr then this is the best value proposition you will probably ever find in chisels. I would give these 5 stars despite the cons except that...
If you do not have the abilities or facilities to properly take care of these chisels upon receiving them then I would recommend that you look elsewhere. These will simply frustrate you.
Update 2/25/17:
I will say that these are still excellent chisels for the value. After spending time with some fancy steel chisels and plane blades (shirogami #2, Pm-v11, Cryo A2, etc...), I still frequently grab for these chisels.
They don't provide the edge retention or silky-smooth honing action of a Koyamaichi shirogami #2 chisel... but this entire set costs as much as a single of the aforementioned, and that's before shipping from japan.
Still an excellent buy.
P.S. I've determined that these chisel work best with an edge angle of about 32. I've tried everything from 25-35. I keep the main bevel at 30 and add 2 consecutive micro-bevels for a total edge angle of 32.
Any lower and they chip easily. Any higher and they become increasingly difficult to push through the material and it increases bevel drift. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Better than any scissors I've ever used before. I was visiting my parents and they have a set of these. I asked my mom about them and she explained that my Grandmother had them. She was a renowned dress maker in our hometown and she used these scissors and they are good! So I decided to get a pair of "good scissors" to have in the house for when you need something better than those plastic handled disposable scissors that come in a three pack at the big box warehouse stores. I'm glad we did. I don't make dresses or anything, but I have two young children who are always needing good scissors for some school or after-school project and having good scissors make all those things easier, better and more fun! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
If you need a permanent adhesive, keep looking...there's something better out there. I'm trying to get into scrapbooking and needed a permanent glue without the mess of using a liquid glue. Thought this would be a good option. Was very conservative using the Tombow tape only applying glue on the edges of 4 pieces of scrapbook papers 8X11 sheets and then the glue RAN OUT! I know 5 bucks is not much for many folks out there, but I would have expected this to last longer than it did. I should have bought the Scotch ATG tape glider - last longer and has great reviews. This applicator is convenient since it is small and fits in the hand BUT the glue ribbon doesn't stay in the center of the dispenser, it glides and bunches from one side to the other side (and then jamming) not applying the glue evenly on the paper. If you need a permanent adhesive, keep looking...I'm sure there's something better out there. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It would have been nice if there was a paper slide stop and in . It will do the job for why I purchased the hole punch. Being able to adjust the hole positions does help. It would have been nice if there was a paper slide stop and in that way I could punch the required holes in my 5X8 documents and they would fit exactly in the same position in the three ring binder. But because of no stop, I have to line the middle hole punch with the middle ring of the binder and press the punch. With the outer punches adjusted to my needs, I get the three holes in the same place every time. By the way, do not try and punch holes in sheets more than two sheet at a time. For the price it is a good product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for beginners. There are lots of materials used for knitting needles: metal, resin, acrylic, wood, and bamboo being the most popular choices. Each has its own pros and cons, but for beginners, I'd definitely recommend the bamboo. The reason for this is that bamboo tends to grip the fabric a bit, allowing for time in getting the finger position right and not letting loops slide off too quickly during stitches. A lost stitch can create holes in your finished product if you don't catch them in time, and it can be frustrating for new knitters to see their stitches wriggle off and disappear from the ends of metal or plastic needles. Experienced knitters also like knitting with bamboo because the grip works well with slippery fabrics.
Takumi has an excellent reputation among bamboo needles, and the set that I received holds up that standard. Extremely light needles with a very smooth finish. The tips have a nice, gradually tapered tip that is sharp enough to easily slip under stitches but not so sharp that they cause discomfort if you push on them as I do when I slide stitches forward. I've run yarn over all of them and encountered no snags or split tips. The bag is of a thicker, canvas material which I prefer as it's a bit more rugged than soft cloth. It also includes extra pockets should you want to add some more sizes.
The only downside is the that the sizes start at 8. The more popular non-sock sizes are actually in the 6-9 category, so I would have gladly sacrified a 13 or 15 (which I'll probably never use) for the more functional sizes. However, this is my own particular preference, and there may be knitters who prefer the larger mm. Overall, a great set of starter needles that is perfect for knitting up small baby items, afghan squares, washclothes, and scarves. If looking to knit larger items like sweaters, afghans not assembled, and the like...I'd look into the circulars or longer straights as the 10 inch ones are really too short for that sort of work. Just be sure and get some info on lengths and such because different items require different cord/needle lengths. It's not all just about tip size. Also, be aware that as your skill progresses and you knit faster, you may find the bamboo provides too much grip, especially with acrylic yarns. A lot of knitters continue to knit only with bamboo, but I mostly use my metal needles now. However, I don't regret buying these as they were the perfect beginner's tool. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Better Than Knifty Knitter Brand. I REALLY like these looms! The pegs are closer together which means that you don't have to use the bulky or three strands of yarn on them. I did hats on the orange loom and yellow loom with double strands of yarn and a pair of knee socks and pair of leg warmers on the small blue loom using single strands and all of my projects so far have come out just the way I wanted them to.
I have a few of the Knifty Knitter round looms and didn't like the fact that everything had to be done with bulky, chunky yarn.
They are lighter weight but still sturdy and I have not had any issues with pegs coming out. The included hook works fine, no issues there.
You can't beat the price either. I think it's an all around win win with these looms! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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