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I really wanted to love this but it was a waste of my money. I really wanted to love this but it was a waste of my money, to be honest. I could see the score in the glass after I pushed it around but getting a clean cut was nearly impossible. Breaking the glass apart was worse. Hot, cold, hot cold, hot cold, Nothing. Hot cold, hot cold, nothing. Dishwasher a couple of times? Nothing? Tap on the table out of frustration? The score line breaks! But shark edges or further breaking down the bottle. Sharp edges does not make fun crafting or selling. I would not buy this nor recommend this. It was very frustrating, time consuming, energy consuming (lots of stove electricity and ice cubes wasted) and I have no product results. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great scissors for stitchers. This is my second set of these wonderful little scissors. I bought the first pair in 1998 and used them almost daily for all my cross stitch projects, until I left them in an airplane seat back pocket not long ago.
That I've chosen to replace my long-favored pair should tell you all you need to know about the quality. They're nicely pointed, fit my fingers (I'm 5'9" with average lady hands) perfectly and hold their edge well. I only had them sharpened twice in all the years I owned them.
My only quibble with the new pair is that the leather sleeve that holds them is shorter than it used to be. Whereas before it came right up to the just below the grips, it now stops well short, giving me the impression that it won't hold them as securely as before. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome kit containing everything you need. Fabulous! Highly recommend as a starter kit for first-time candle makers. SO EASY .. bought for my 12-yr-old grand daughter to make candles with as Christmas presents. She had a ball making the candles with ease . Comes with everything you need to get started. The bonus was the larger-sized pot that comes with it which will be useful in the future for making larger batches of candles. All the products were high quality. Love the cleaner burning soy-based Wax is easy 2 work with. Theres an ample supply of Wax & enough scent oil -very naturallly GOOD smelling. Was afraid they would smell fake and perfumy. It also comes with color blocks if you want to add color to your candles. It comes w/12 plain tins that ,with creativity, you could decorate. We made 15 candles from this 12 candle kit by filling 8-10 oz teacups& dessert glasses from the thrift shop. They were adorable;everyone loves them . The quality wicks "set" straight . The best thing- the wick stabilizers. Being new to candle making, I didn't realize how important they are. order an extra pack or two. We had to wait until the candle solidified enough for the Wicks to the set before we could use the stabilizers on the next 4. We didn't want to wait so we improvised but wished we had more Wick stabilizers so we could make all the candles at once. Easy to follow directions. A money-saving kit that comes with all the basic equipment you will need. I'll be making more candles and all I have to do is buy the actual candle supplies. I priced out the basic equipment separately ( the pot, thermometer, stabilizers and tins) and they would have cost more than the entire kit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love it when the brick of Beeswax is actually embossed with the word BEESWAX in all caps. I love it when the brick of Beeswax is actually embossed with the word BEESWAX in all caps. It's like the 10 ton weight has to be labelled 10 tons. I think it's a law or something.
I bought this to create a unique Christmas gift for my mother-in-law. I knew she hated candles so I wanted to be sure to make her a beeswax candle to add to her collection of candles other people have given her over the years and which she tries unsuccessfully to re-gift. I wanted to be sure she wouldn't be able to re-gift this one.
So I bought some polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) filament and 3D printed a 3D scan of my head in a single layer, to make a water soluble mold. I then inverted the print into a bucket of sand, and filled it with a wick and some of this molten beeswax. I let it cool, then dipped the mold and wax into some cold water. The water dissolved the PVA mold, leaving the candle behind.
When she left to go back home, my mother-in-law accidentally left the beeswax candle behind. Foiled again.
This is great beeswax, and I'll be buying more when I need to make gifts so personalized that you can't re-gift them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pretty background for birds and butterflies. If you run this embossing folder through your Cuttlebug machine, the resulting background of vines and birds make a pretty background for birds, butterflies, and floral decorations. Just emboss and color (see customer image above for a friendship card decorated with a birdcage). The folder yields an image that is just the right size for an A2 (4.25"x5.5") greeting card.
The Curious Metallic line of papers (<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Curious-Metallic-ICE-SILVER-Paper-80lb-Text-8-5-x-11-50-PK/dp/B0071G08T4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Curious Metallic - ICE SILVER Paper - 80lb Text - 8.5 x 11 - 50 PK</a>) has proven itself to be superior for embossing, yielding very crisp images, and that is what I used to produce the above card. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A clay with serious fault lines when dried / NOT strong when carving. This stuff is great until you have to do some detailed carving, then it comes apart along faultlines that were unavoidably created while you were sculpting it in it's ultra mushy phase that does not hold basic shapes. It also does not adhere to itself the way other clays do, it creates more potential fault lines whenever you layer it, so repairing parts that come apart when you carve into it again, just renews the issue.
It also fails to be expedient if you want to work in layers or if you want to do something in one day (how dare you?!), so just forget about it, take up oil painting instead if you want projects that take months to years to finish. While wet, this clay does not hold form at all, basic geometric shapes beyond a sphere are impossible, even a simple rod shape becomes a frustrating challenge no matter how good of a sculptor you are, and THEN it takes several days to dry EACH HALF INCH LAYER EVEN WITH AN AIR CONDITIONER BLOWING ON IT NONSTOP IN AN ARID APARTMENT, and it is, again, difficult to sculpt the next layer and the next and the next, to get it thick enough to be something to carve into an actual shape of something other than a blob. Every time it falls apart in a thin area, you just added several days just to repair it, and it likely won't be the last time you have to repair that same area.
It's only advantage is that it is light when dry and super easy to sand and carve into and even draw on after you dry it out, but unfortunately, it cannot be used well with thin areas without risking coming apart along whorls and fault lines that remain from the original mushy sculpting phase, wherein it does not hold shapes.
You're better off using Sculpey or Magic sculpt or something similar, because they actually stick to themselves if you want to layer them (which you do need) and they also have some resilience when hardened and can at least be repaired whenever they break apart etc. If you want to add more to it, paper clay resists adhesion of other clays or even itself, because when it dries again, you'll find that the new layer may come off and apart suddenly, especially if you dare to carve anything deep into it at all, or any thin areas or complexities etc. which is all likely necessary since the original form had to be nearly amorphous since it is impossibly mushy and floppy and holds no real shape while wet. If you try to make a shape that is big or thick, more than a half inch, you will end up finding it never dries deeper than one quarter inch of thickness. a Sphere will have a wet ball inside it that you can hear and feel moving around, because the outside dried and the inside remained wet and will never dry out until it is exposed again. It works well if you want to hollow out something, it is like digging out a pumpkin, but if you want to carve something like a knee for a doll joint, it won't be able to withstand the carving done to make the hinges without coming apart.
It is a gamble hoping it will hold together even after it dries fully. It is great for larger projects because it is light, but then it has to be dried in thin one half inch layers which takes weeks before you are even ready to start doing something to it to make the blobs actually look like something. Even then, do not do tiny detailed work such as with double joints and hinges on a BJD, because that's when it comes apart, any thin areas are anathema for this product. You cannot layer it with sculpey or magic sculpt easily, you cannot bake it because it is paper, and magic sculpt needs something to adhere to, and paperclay tends to be dusty, the one thing magic sculpt seems unable to stick to in our entire universe. By then, you wish you had just done it all in either magic sculpt or sculpey, or any other similar clay. Personally, I wish I could return all of this stuff, now I have to dream up some purpose for it that actually makes sense, and I doubt I ever will come up with a project that is large and one half inch thick with no thin areas, other than a lifesize mask, which I already have in resin, so I wouldn't even use paperclay, as it really is useless if you want to do anything other than sanding in the end. You cannot add it as a surface agent because it does not thin out evenly, it is lumpy when thin, so you hardly want it to add as a final touch to anything unless you plan to then sand it back down again into the actual shape you just covered up with it.
I turned to this from sculpey to find something less likely to be brittle when carving into it, but I realize now that it is much more likely to come apart while building joints for dolls etc. than sculpey is. The issue with magic sculpt is just that it costs a lot and is difficult to sand or carve into afterwards, but at least it won't ever fall apart and you can build onto it as needed. Super sculpey at least allows for repairs and has some more resilience when used properly and not too old.
If you got a headache from reading this, then you already know what it's like to spend weeks working with creative paperclay to build a BJD and I just saved you a lot of money. I thought I hated sculpey before, but I really appreciate it's advantages now, it's cheaper too. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wax Paper for the WIN! Junk to Usable. I just read a buried review that said wax paper worked to "loosen up" the mechanism. I had exchanged this because I thought it was defective-Nope. It just stunk. After cutting a piece of wax paper with the cutter twice-it was like a whole new machine. It is still a little tough to depress, but it doesn't get stuck after you've cut, which was the biggest complaint for me. I'm using 80lb cardstock right now and NO STICKING. I've made 39 cuts after the wax paper and it's still going strong. If you haven't thrown it away yet (which is where I was and took to Amazon for review help) try this!! Those 39 cuts I did in about 3 minutes verses the previous 12 which took me about 3 minutes! Game Changer!! Headed to the dollar tree for a roll of wax paper to use just for this! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Too fun. I'm really big on scrap booking, card making and just crafting in general. Cutting and gluing/taping paper can become very strenuous and messy. Designed tape like this is a lifesaver! Not only is it quick and easy, but it holds better than glue sticks or tape ever could.
I really love the variety that you get with this set. 6 very different colors and designs that work for many different projects. The designs/patterns are very bright and vivid and create a very professional, clean appearance. Plus, the 'white' that you see on some of the designs is almost transparent. Therefore, when you put them on colored paper, your paper shows through for a nice little effect.
It's also great that these come in a six pack. I typically buy rolls separately and that can get very expensive. Buying these in more of a 'bulk' form makes each roll a bit cheaper. Not only that, but there is a lot of tape per roll! Often times when you buy 'packs' of these tapes and similar items, there is so much less product.
Overall I am very pleased with these and will def. consider purchasing more designs in the future! So glad that I got to try these at a discount in exchange for my honest review! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worth the Money. I put the set of Eco-Dough in my son's Easter Basket and we played with it for the first time today. I love the texture and I loved that we had the dough sitting on the table for about 30-45 minutes and it didn't get dried out. The dough is a bit pricey but from what I hear it lasts forever and if it ever gets a bit dry you just add some vegetable oil and it will come back to normal texture! The only thing I don't like is the smell...it smells a bit eucalyptus like and I am not all that fond of it. However, Overall this seems like a great value and I am pleased with the purchase and will keep coming back to Eco-Kids for our art needs! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Quality Washi Tapes. I have recently discovered "Allydrew" brand wash tapes. I like them so much that I went back and ordered several other washi tape sets by this brand. They may be my favorite, and here is why..
These washi tapes arrived exactly as the picture shows them to be. I received a generous amount of tape on each roll. They stick very well to paper! I use them to decorate my envelopes, cards, Bible, and more! They are so much fun to create with, and addicting! I want more.. :)
This brand is not only attractive, but they make quality washi tapes. I really appreciate this about them! Would highly recommend buying from them!
This product was given to me at a discount in exchange for my review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Clay Sampler. This clay is great for a variety of projects, I use it mostly for making ornaments and charms. Some colors are more dry than others and I found heating them up for a couple seconds over a flame to be a bit easier on my hands when prepping the clay (which never fully dries out unless baked). The product takes a bit of getting used to in terms of sculpting and layering but the finished product is almost always satisfying. I wouldn't recommend for young children since it is a bit difficult to get going but overall this set of 24 colors is a great sampler. It has every color needed and the colors do mix nicely but it takes a bit of effort. I would recommend this for anyone wanting to make smaller projects and a major plus is that the clay doesn't shrink or expand in the oven. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cap falls off - safety hazard. I agree with another reviewer here that said the cap falls off. It is poorly designed. It does not "click" into place, but relies on friction to stay on. The surface area that the cap grips on the shaft is only about 1/8" deep. Even a slight lateral force will tip the cap off of the shaft, exposing the razor sharp blade. This is definitely a safety hazard. In one motion, you could knock the cap off and cut your hand. Don't ever carry this in your pocket. I was keeping the cap taped on, but eventually I told myself it wasn't worth the risk of having this thing around. I threw it away -- and I feel good that I probably saved me or someone else from a nasty cut. Exacto should pull this thing from the market until they redesign the cap -- and they should recall all the units already sold. Don't waste your money on this expensive version -- get the basic version that has a secure cap. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fantastic. This is the most wonderful product! I couldn't believe my eyes when I used it! Matched perfectly! I had a red stain of some sort on my leather sofa my granddaughter had created. I applied the dye with a cotton ball and it covered it completely. It looks beautiful! It blends into the leather and there is no trace of the cover up...it looks like the rest of the sofa! It is truly amazing! It dries quickly and no residue. No matter how many coats of the dye put on the leather, it blends in naturally. I have touched up other areas on my furniture and am truly amazed at how my furniture looks new again! I highly recommend this product.
A little note...apply leather polish after the dye (I like McGuire's) and your leather furniture will look like you just bought it~! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Really does what it claims. I have been using this product for years and I don't know how I ever got along without it! First introduced to it as a scrapbooking tool, it is very effective in removing stickers, photo adhesive tabs, adhesive corners, etc., all with the amazing result that nothing is ruined--the photos are perfectly unharmed, the background paper dries fine (except for an occasional specialty paper that might show a slight mark)--even the stickers are reusable!
However, as my scrapbooking enthusiasm waned I found I still needed to have a bottle of this on hand. It is called into action for such a variety of things. My mother-in-law got new countertop and the installers missed a spot of adhesive. She had tried "Goo Gone" and couldn't remove it. I hurried over with my trusty bottle of "Un-Du" and we wiped it away. I love to shop yard sales and thrift stores. Many times masking tape price tags, or stickers have been stuck on an item and won't pull off. Just squirt on a little "Un-Du", wait a few seconds, then use the straight edge attached to the collar of the bottle to scrap the stubborn stuff away. Really old, dried adhesives may take repeated applications, but it will finally be gone without any sticky residue. Even price tags and labels in retail stores can be stubborn--and why do they put the stickiest price tags directly on the glass in new frames in some stores? Oh well, doesn't matter, because I can take care of it. I even sat down to write this review because I had purchased a beautiful heavy-duty stainless steel pizza pan at a thrift store. There appeared to be cellophane tape stuck on the back in several places. It was old and brittle and seemed permanent. In other areas there was dried adhesive where tape had once been. I spent a few minutes on it with my bottle of Un-Du and some tissues and it is now as clean as new.
A little of this product goes a long way and so even though I use it regularly, one 4 oz. bottle lasts me a year or two. Then when I go to buy it again I can't always find it where I last made my purchase. I'm glad to know I can get it through Amazon--no more wild goose chases to see which store, if any, is carrying it today. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Dried out? Easy Fix. I love this stuff...use it on metal findings and jewelry. It does dry out, and I see a lot of people complaining about that, but it is an easy fix. From the Metallic Lustre website:
EXTENDING THE SHELF LIFE OF METALLIC LUSTRE
To achieve optimum performance in application, adherence, and sheen, Metallic Lustre is formulated to be a soft paste. However, it can become more solid over time, depending on the frequency of use and storage conditions. Unlike regular paint, Metallic Lustre can easily be reconstituted or softened with small amounts of water. To extend the shelf life or to create a softer paste, add a few drops of water to the jar and reseal. Let it sit for a few hours or overnight to allow the paste to absorb the water, then stir the paste with a palette knife or plastic knife to ensure that the water is completely re-incorporated. If necessary, repeat this process until Metallic Lustre returns to its original consistency or the consistency you desire.
I saw a video where someone had a small piece of paper towel or something folded and just left it, damp, inside the jar resting on the paste. When she used the stuff, she just took it out. The damp cloth kept the Wax conditioned. it IS water-based, after all.
Hope this is helpful. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not What I Expected. When scissors are advertised as being food grade I expect them to be sturdy enough to be kitchen scissors. These are not kitchen scissors. They are more the size and durability of the craft scissors we use for my kids' crafts. They do cut paper well and it's great that they don't rust, but I don't plan on them getting wet to begin with. They are being kept in the same drawer as the other craft scissors as I don't see any other use for them (except maybe for wrapping presents). I don't, however, see us using the "food grade" part of these scissors at all as I wouldn't have any use for scissors of this size or durability in the kitchen. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Safe for kids, yet handy for adults, too. This handy little pair of scissors can cut everything from paper to food! The blunt tip keeps kids from cutting themselves, while the blades can easily handle their arts and crafts projects. And the two finger holes are large enough so that adults can fit their thumb in one hole and two forefingers in the other, making these scissors easy to use.
For their size, the blades are surprisingly sharp. And since the whole scissor measures about five inches long, it is ideal for getting into small crevices to cut something, or for cutting out intricate patterns. Call them "kids" scissors, but they work fantastically for the whole family! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Smell? What smell. I've purchased a couple of different bags of this or very similar white beeswax pellets. Both have the same scent to them. Faintly of honey, if you use your imagination. Otherwise, you could say they smell... waxy... like if you were to take a whiff of a candle.
Would I call it smelly? Not really. Sure you can smell it, but if you associate "smelly" with "smelly socks," then I wouldn't say smelly.
Odor? Yes, an odor, but not a "foul odor" that you might expect from a garbage can.
I personally do not find the "aroma" to be obnoxious or nauseating. It is distinct, but I have also found that it DOES DISSIPATE after melting and even more given time out in the open air (if your application allows for it to air out after whatever you've done with it).
I cannot detect the "bouquet" in any of the salves or balms that I've made using the pellets. The other ingredients easily over-power it.
I've been using it to wax cotton, and this is where I can tell that the "fragrance" starts to go away after a couple of days sitting out. I might guess that there are some compounds present in the wax which oxidize or evaporate over time bringing it closer to a "scentless" state. Balms/lotions/salves/etc are probably going to be in an airtight container as you wouldn't want the other ingredients in them to oxidize or evaporate, but as I've previously stated, I cannot detect the beeswax over the other ingredients.
FYI, the pellets are about the size of a brown lentil and melt readily.
I have not experienced it being harmful to skin as I've gotten it all over my hands while working with it as well as used in several on-skin applications without issue. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The best glue gun. I have had this glue gun for over 6 months now and I use it for Several hours a day, sometimes 12 hours. I make headbands and I go through glue like crazy and this is the best glue gun. I have not had a single problem with it at all. The last 2 glue guns I had that I had bought for about 1/3 of the price just didn't cut it. They didn't heat the glue up fast enough and I wasn't able to push a ton of glue out at a time if I needed it fast. One of them kept getting clogged on me and the glue stick would get jammed so I decided to look for a higher efficiency one and bought this because its a bit bigger and it had good reviews. Its so easy to use, just squeeze, it has not jammed even once. You don't need to squeeze hard at all either which is a huge plus since I am very petite and my hands would get tired after working for several hours in a row. I love this glue gun. I cant say enough about it. It stands up really well too with the little metal stand. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best make-up yet. I always go all-out for Halloween-- typically I do a cartoon character, and this usually requires painting basically my entire body. I went as Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas this year, and I ordered this make-up and hoped for the best. Let me just say, this was THE BEST MAKE-UP I HAVE EVER USED. Not only did it stay on my face, but also on my neck, chest, arms, legs, HANDS AND FEET for over 10 hours! It was incredible! When it was time to clean up, I hopped in a warm shower, and it just rolled off with NO effort whatsoever! It was amazing! I will definitely be stocking up on this stuff for use on future Halloweens! Amazing! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Truly a Quality Face Paint, Easy to Use. I've been a professional face painter for over 12 years, and use several brands of face paint, so I was sent this set by Bayleaf Botanicals for my honest opinion and review. I've tried it tonight for the first time, and highly recommend.
The color variety is larger than that found in most "mom" kits, which is great for parents or volunteers who'd like more than the basics. The face paint is creamy, works up quickly with very little water, and is easy to use. Plus, the colors are vibrant and nicely opaque. I look for white that gives good coverage and black that can create nice sharp lines, and this does both. Plus, the red is a good Spidey red. It also washes off in seconds, which is a huge selling point in my world. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fun and unique. Pros:
It's fun. You can make all kinds of fun things. It would be great for making doll house miniatures or something like that. I like that they include color pellets. I found the colors mixed easily and I was able to do different colors such as purple and orange. Clean up is easy. Just run under cold water and the stuff will peel off. I like that you can melt any mistakes and remake them. The pieces dry very hard and can be played with.
Cons:
No clear instructions. The bottle states to heat at 140 but on Amazon it says 150. I found that around 165-170 was perfect for melting all the way through. It's best to work with a little at a time. You have to work very quickly because it hardens fast once out of the water. I did find that I could dip the piece back into the water to soften it again so I could finish working with it.
Conclusion:
This is a fun, novelty type project. It's not suitable for young children since you are working with very hot water. It would make a fun project to do with some friends or would make a unique gift for a crafter.
I was able to purchase this at a discount in exchange for leaving a truthful review. I, in no way, guaranteed a positive review but tested this thoroughly and formed my own opinions. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Had a hard time removing the tip of the unit. Was looking forward to trying out this tool, but then I was unable to change the out the metal tips of the unit freshly after taking it out of the box. I read in the instructions to never store the tool with a tip inserted in it, as the tip could become stuck in place, but the tool was shipped to me with a tip already inserted, which I think has become stuck.
Edit
After an hour and half of wrangling with it, I was finally able to remove the tip using 3 different sets of pliers and saturating it with B'Laster penetrating catalyst. It seems to function decently though, after the initial difficulties. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Grown-up Material for Grown-up Projects. My original plan was to use this to make a sunflower out of my daughter's handprints. My daughter refused to cooperate, so I ended up making a flower out of her footprints instead.
One of the problems I ran into (besides my daughter's lack of enthusiasm) is that there is a very narrow window of temperatures that you can work on this plastic. Once I had my daughter ready to stamp her hands (or feet) the plastic had cooled and needed re-heated again.
But the beauty of this product is that you CAN reheat it again.
During my first attempt to work with these pellets someone showed up at our door so I ended up with a big plastic blob. Instead of having to throw it away, I was able to cover it with hot water and try again. For my second attempt at this I put the maleable plastic in a glass pie plate and put the pie plate in a cookie sheet. Then I could add hot or cold water to the cookie sheet to control the temperature of my plastic.
I was also sure that I had ruined one of pots by using it to heat up the water and plastic, but once the plastic dried it peeled right off.
I think if I were to make this project again I would use something else for the footprints and use the Polly Plastics for a project with more delicate features. The heat necessary for crafting and the speed at which the temperature changes makes this difficult to use with kids. This is geared more for projects where you need to shape the features a little at a time and then go back and refine it. It's more of a grown-up material for grown-up projects.
Disclaimer: I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Poor quality. I was very disappointed with this product. The packaging seemed very poorly designed - instructions for making a bird cage were included on the cardboard sleeve that binds book and all accessories together. In order to get to the information, I had to cut the sleeve and risk damaging the instructions. The layout of the instructions seemed impractical and it was difficult to place the large cardboard instruction "booklet" in such a way that it was easy to refer to.
The "birdcage" was also pretty disappointing. The components of the bird cage are made from cardboard. These all had to be pushed off of the backing. It should have been a simple task, but some of the pieces did not come away cleanly and ripped (I was careful!)
The glue came in a tiny tube, and was nearly impossible to squeeze out. I managed to get a bit out, but it didn't seem very sticky.
I quickly abandoned the birdcage project and decided to try some of the other tutorials. The first one is to make pompoms, and I thought that should be quite simple. I found the instructions much too confusing and struggled to get past the first few steps.
Maybe I just needed more patience to get the hang of this kit, but it really was a letdown for me. A product of higher quality might have been more enjoyable. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love the colors but the quality needs work. Two things a sticky note needs to be able to do: 1. Stick to the page; and 2. Lie flat so it can be read. These sticky notes are not sticky at all. They fall off constantly and have to be pressed really firmly or you have to run your fingernail over the "sticky" end to make them stay on the paper. Also, the smaller ones curl up when you pull them off the folio so they don't lie flat on the planner unless you bend them the other way first. I love, love the colors and the fact that they slip into my planner, but please, Moleskine, improve the quality for the future! For $10, these should be flawless. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Dull glass glitter, red falls flat. I need to say I have dozens of stampendous powders, glass glitters, you name it, and this was my first bomb. The red is a very washed out, dull, blahh red. I ordered this for valentines day crafts and ended up not using it at all. I even asked the last at the company about it and she agreed and said she didn't know why they couldn't get a more vibrant true red. I wouldn't call it a brick red because that is darker. I bought the fuchsia and huge difference. It's a close color to this but a vibrant darker pink. We used that for cards instead of the red. I may check other brands to see if they have a true red glass glitter. It's ironic but the black has more pop to it than this red.
Oh yes, this is glass glitter, not regular fine glitter, that should be noted. These are sizeable pieces and I have ended up bleeding from pressing some into glue (whoops) too hard. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The Best Value and Quality. Absolutely the best blank cards that I have found to date, hands down! I am somewhat new to card making. These are THE nicest cards I have found, either locally or on the internet. Most of the OTHER cards I have found are super light weight, and nothing I want to put my hard work into, much less present to someone. The OTHER envelopes are see-through, and it is doubtful that they would get my precious cards through the postal system unscathed.
Now, back to this docrafts product. I am nothing but delighted. They are thick and smooth, allowing for a wonderful tactile experience, even before I start to embellish. The envelopes are beefy. The scalloped edge on three sides is a lovely addition. The creamy color is pleasing and a nice neutral. The 5x7 " size is my preferred canvas. These are amazing. I have not yet used them, so I will need to update as to how they take various mediums. I can't imagine anything but good to report. I am just so excited, I had to write this review...now!! docrafts offer a great value, and are packaged so well, every card appears to be perfect. Delivery time was great. I will certainly be seeking out other docrafts products in the future!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
They are okay. I have to admit that I am a little disappointed with these. Unlike other reviewers, the size didn't bother me since I was planning to use these with my planner and scrapbooking. See my grievances below.
1. The colors do not match what is shown in the picture. I didn't expect them to be an exact match but I at least was hoping the colors were close: happy shades on the brighter end of the pastel spectrum. A couple are close but others are way off. The orange, for example, is a draw between burnt orange and burnt sienna.
2. The package did not come with the handy little black strap pictured.
3. The surfacing of the tape is shiny. This isn't necessarily bad unless you plan to write on the tape (which I was). The only pen that seems to write well is a cheap BIC pen; some thinner tip ballpoint take some time to "catch" on the tape while felt tip and permanent beaded. In fact, after letting it dry for a few minutes, the permanent marker would up smearing. Point being: if you're going to write on these, test it with several different pens first. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Okay paper, bad overall quality. The quality of the paper itself seems to be pretty decent, although if you're using markers or art crayons, be prepared for the color to bleed onto the other side. It's not really possible to draw on both sides when that happens, which is very annoying. The worst thing about this sketchpad is that it's not bound very well. I was very annoyed and frustrated when I realised each sheet came undone once a page was turned. Who wants a sketchpad that keeps falling apart, page by page? The whole point of having a sketchpad is to have the drawings be in one piece, unless you choose to pull some of the pages out!
Since the pages fall apart so easily, however, I could see this being useful to an art teacher who wants to distribute separate papers for all the kids in class. Other than that, it's not worth the bother for serious artists, no matter what level of skill or interest one has. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good products. I recently bought a house and there are two bar tops in the basement that were unfinished wood. The previous owners left this product with the house. I had never used it before so I read all sorts of reviews about the product before applying it to my nice new bar tops. I always check Amazon first and was a little concerned when I read the reviews. I went ahead and used it anyway with great results on two different bar tops. I had no issues with it setting. Tips I learned from the process were:
1) Practice on a small piece of cheap wood first to get a handle on how it spreads. It is like a thick maple syurp. It will self level but it is not like water. It will not self level across your whole table top. I had my wife help with the larger bar top and she made the mistake of trying to even out the edges to late and scraped it towards the center too far and didn't leave enough to self level. It was fine I just applied another coat after the first had dried and it turned out great. That leads me to the next point.
2) Use more than you think you need. You need to measure out your surface top and use at least as much as recommended. Problem is that some of the stuff gets stuck in the mixing cups. They give you estimates based on a minimal thickness, but you are fine to use up to twice as much according to the directions. From my experience above, it is better to use more
3) I used a heat gun on the practice piece of wood which got out the air bubbles but blew in all sorts of dirt. In fairness I was out in the garage but I didn't want to take a chance. So I used a MAP torch to remove the bubbles when I did it for real. It turned out great. Just wave the torch above the top and watch the bubbles pop.
4) I didn't touch it for three days and it dried fine. I didn't use a dust cover on either project and had no issues. There are small pieces of dust but nothing a normal person would notice.
I think the product is great and would use it again. I felt the need to write the review after seeing the negative reviews it got here. Only con is that it really does smell when you are working with it. try to keep the area as ventilated as possible.
UPDATE:
Still think this product is great and still looks good. I tried to post pictures of my bar, but the pics don't due it justice | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fair - perhaps even good - for the price. I will give this three stars. I bought them primarily to give children an easily distinguishable tool set for banging on scraps while I am set up at festivals. They are not particularly crisp, and the gold is flaky, which could mess up a serious project, but they will suffice for my purpose.
To be fair, I did not expect professional grade tools for this price, and for that matter, even Tandy tools have not been the same for a number of years. My local store had a chart which gives you substitute tool numbers to use when looking at old patterns. In either case, if I were guessing based on the appearance, I would wonder if someone took an original tool and cast a new mould from it, resulting in a slightly larger and slightly less defined product. Some of the cheaper Tandy/Leather Factory student kits I have brought have come with worthless veiners, this set is at least better than that.
Still, the bevel tool is so sloppily made that I consider it useless. At first glance, one is hard pressed to decide which side is the front, as all edges are somewhat rounded.
These are functional for stamping around. If learning to tool leather is your goal, you will want to spend more money on better tools. Honestly, I would look for used ones from the last century, if you can verify they haven't been dropped or marred before purchasing them.
I am uploading a picture of each stamp's impression, comparing it with a similar Tandy tool where I have one. In each case, I have underlined the Tandy tool number, and placed it on the left or above. Getting a decent impression takes twice as many taps on the same Co-Link tool, and the edges are not as sharp, nor internal lines (such as on the butterfly) as defined. The cross hatching on the background tool A104 is not deep or similar to a standard A104 (but again, the new Tandy tool is different as well), and the background hatching on the second bevel is illegible.
I also walked a small line comparing bevels. The one on the left is a Tandy tool, the right one Co-Link. It will work, but without the same definition.
Again, I would not call these saddle making tools. But for 85 cents apiece, and for my particular purpose, they are worth it (other than the bevel). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Really wish it was actually fine tip. I got so excited when I looked up detailed glue guns and saw that they exist! But I tried a big supposed-to-be-detailed glue gun, and it was horrible...ate up so much glue so quickly, not remotely detailed, hard to use... I'm used to using mini ones so I tried this "detailed" mini one and once again am disappointed...but it's slightly better for detail than what I had since the nozzle is elongated so I'll keep using it. It says "fine tip" on it, and it's just a lieeeee...liesss! I wanted something for tiny gems and such...still super hard to do. :( I almost went with the surebonder one that you can switch the detachable different shaped nozzles with, but I fear none would be that much better for small detailed work so I'm glad I just went with this. The Surebonder 6500N Glue Gun Stand does not fit with it well AT ALL and it says for all glue guns...really? Oy. I kinda made it work by switching a piece around the other way but still not a great fit. I suggest just getting a silicone mat instead. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Doesn't work. I purchased this online because going to a craft store is really inconvenient and pretty far from my house. Although I got the correct product, it didn't work. As soon as I opened the package I knew something was wrong because the packaging for the product wasn't completely sealed. I realized that the punch wasn't locked and brushed it off to that. Then, I tried to punch some paper and it barely left a mark on the paper. I thought it was because the paper was too thin, but I could never get it to punch anything. It also is unable to lock which most likely means I will never get it to work. The punch I got was a blue color which I think is their older design.... but I'm not sure that even matters.
I absolutely hate sending anything back, but to have to spend money on packaging and send this back is almost not worth the money. I would suggest if anyone else is going to buy this to try getting it at a craft store (if possible) and then opening it before you leave the store just in case it doesn't work. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
DO NOT BUY. I am so mad about this purchase. Not only did it take forever to get here, but I've been so excited to use it for my new personal planner. Let me just lost out everything wrong with it.
1. As soon as I open it, it looks likes it's been used.
There are scrapes and cuts and faded lines all over it.
2. The holes are way off and alignments is terrible, and it's not easily adjustable.
3. I went to try and punch a piece of paper and it wouldn't let me slide one side all the way in, turns out there's glob of metal along the flat edge to put the edge of your paper against.
And 4. The tab to put your paper against is bent all to hell.
I'm so pissed about this purchase! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
HORRIBLE PRODUCT. I've now gone through three quart-sized boxes of this stuff in attempt to coat an 8 x 2 foot bar... the directions were followed TO THE "T" with regards to mixing, prep work, etc... what would happen, the stuff would repel from certain areas of the oak bar top I was finishing... after trying a second coat, it did the same exact thing even after roughing it up, sanding, using acetone, etc... when I called the tech support #, the only response I got was, "well try it again, and let me know how you make out." I will be sanding/grinding all this crap off my beautiful bar top and doing something else... it's the WORST stuff out there... $75.00 down the toilet, DO NOT BUY THIS STUFF!!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awful harsh smell. If you're sensitive, try another brand. Update 6-27-17
I am officially done with ice resin. The fumes are too unbearable.
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I use Ice Resin from Michael's and it is great. I am not a fan of the smell but that's another story... (((Awful harsh smell. If you're sensitive, try another brand.)))
I thought I was getting a great deal buying from Amazon but this resin doesn't dry like the one at Michael's. It is tacky to the touch. Not hard like glass. Not what I am used to. Am trying to return but cannot since it's hazmat.
I have followed directions to a T... no luck. I have tried more hardener .. no luck. I give up. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Just Okay. If anything, this resin begins to set up too quickly - certainly less than 5 minutes in my experience. It doesn't give me enough time to fill my molds, even working in very small batches. I've gotten the hang of it, and just work quickly, but I would prefer more time. Also, even though I've followed the directions and use a primer coat of acrylic paint within 30 minutes of mixing, the paint just won't stick. I'm not sure what the point of a white casting resin is if it cannot be painted. When I received the package, the box was dented and one of the plastic cups was cracked - not a big deal and probably something that happened in shipping. Otherwise, the resin does set up well, is very solid, easy to remove from the molds and easy to sand. I've had no problems with bubbles. I would never purchase again, but this product may be useful for someone else. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great scissors. I adore these scissors! My daughter and I fight over the pair we had before so I decided to buy another pair. When I saw that the price of 3 was cheaper than buying two separately I went for that and I am so happy. They cut brilliantly through fabric (which can be tough with lousy scissors) and slides right through wrapping paper without having to actually do the cutting motion. We've had them for over a year and my daughter has cut every possible thing you can with them. She has made huge mansions out of cardboard, construction paper and cut through thinnish plastic, not a single notch in the blades. Definitely worth buying and certainly better than buying hugely overpriced scissors that don't work or last any longer than these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Leaching color from the metal. I am a professional florist and I bought these shears along with another kind from the same brand for flower arranging for weddings and events. The reason why I am not giving these shears full 5 stars is because when I went to use these shears the metal started to bleed/leach color which then left coloring at the ends of my stems. This is not good for the flowers as when the water becomes in contact with the stems that has this dye that is leaching from the shears, the flowers petals tips will start to turn the dye color, almost outlining the ends of the petals black. I have cleaned these shears several times since using and of course before the first them and they still continue to leach this weird coloring. Three stars because they are nice and sharp, but a little disappointed about the other issue I mentioned above. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pretty feathers at an affordable price. Received 10 blue pheasant feathers enclosed in a plastic sleeve. The sleeve had wooden sticks taped to the outside to prevent the feathers from being damaged in transit. The sleeve measured 13.5" and two of the feathers were slightly bent at the top when I took them out.
The longest feather measured just slightly over 13.5" from tip of the shaft to the tip of the feather. The color is a darker blue unless it's in direct sunlight and then it's really pretty. Depending on your use for these, that's either good or bad. I'm using mine in floral arrangements and I will need to be sure to place them where there is enough light color around them to make them really stand out. I had hoped they would be a little move vivid blue, but these are still beautiful. Obvious care was taken in the packaging and shipment of these feathers to make sure you get a quality product. I didn't notice any offensive odors when I opened the package nor when I smelled the feathers directly. I have received some that were definite gaggers! Not these. Pretty feathers at an affordable price.
I did receive these at a discount for my honest review. I am under no obligation to leave a positive review and have, when warranted, left less-than-steller reviews. I appreciate Amazon's review process and rely on it myself for purchasing decisions. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Gorgeous Floral Prints. I'm still very new to the washi tape world but I have slowly increased my collection. When I saw the Evermae Design Co Vintage Floral Washi Tape I couldn't say no. The designs of the tape is absolutely stunning. There are six rolls of tape in this collection each with a different vintage floral print. Each roll of tape is more gorgeous than the last. It's hard to pick a favorite. Each roll of tape is 32 feet long and 5/8 inch wide. I send a lot of envelopes and packages in the mail to friends and I use the tape to decorate said envelopes and packages. I love things to be pretty. Just doing a Pinterest Search you can find lots of ideas to use washi tape. Some of the decorating ideas are awesome! I can't wait to try them using the beautiful tape from Evermae Design.
I have received a discount on this product in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. I enjoy writing reviews and put a lot of effort into how I feel about the products. I think it is important as consumers to make a well informed decision before purchasing a product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I do not recommend this product for anything other than making a mold . I do not recommend this product for anything other than making a mold for small parts of a picture frame, or for making items for kids. I ordered it to make a mold to rebuild a section of frame that had scroll work. The mold is flexible so it's hard to get a piece that isn't crooked. You cannot get it out of the "holes" in scroll work. When it sets, you can drill holes in it, but you can't cut out around open scroll work or cut or trim. Too hard. The plastic does melt quickly in hot water, but it's almost impossible to get into a complex mold for scroll work as it "sets" too fast. It's like trying to work with hot glue...it's stringy and it sets up too quickly to try to shape. I have used resin mold kits previously for rebuilding and repairing ormolu, but I didn't want to spend much money for this project so it ended up being a waste of money. Also you really cannot "sand" it. It's like sanding a glue stick! I wasted 1/2 of the jar trying to get a usable section for my frame. Again - this is a cheap way to rebuild small sections of solid frame or for kids. For professional use, please get a professional kit that sets up a hard mold and resin that you can mix and pour into the mold. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Yes, you can do some DIY tooth-care with this. It's cool stuff! Comes as little translucent white beads, the size of a lentil or so. Add to hot water (microwave, stove, whatever) and it melts into something clearer and more pliable. It only stays pliable for a few seconds, so you have to work with it quick - though you can always just heat it back up, it doesn't seem to mind repeated temperature changes. I sculpted a tooth cap/cover for a broken tooth that held up pretty well until I could get to the dentist for more permanent treatment. I haven't tried working with this with tools, but I bet it'd take well to something like a woodworking tool if you heated it up first. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very highly scented. I've tried just about every brand out there & Trapp candles are by far, the best. We've been buying them for years & I recently placed an order for several of the large 7oz candles. Trapp was running a promotion where they included a pack of the melts for free. This was my very 1st experience with their melts & of course, they didn't disappoint. I got both Wild Currant & Holiday melts. Wild Currant was VERY fragrant. Almost too fragrant. I didn't think "too fragrant" was even possible but, I just put a couple of pieces into the burner & within a few minutes, I could smell it all over the house (3,000 sq feet). Within about 30 minutes, the fragrance was so strong we turned the burner off. The Holiday fragrance was great & not anywhere near as strong as the Wild Currant. Would definitely recommend but, if you have a small space it might be a little overwhelming. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great stuff, high Quality. This the best foam to use in cases and tool box's. It is durable, does not hold moisture and resists oil. This is good closed cell foam, like those water toys / tubes you find at Walmart. Same kind of closed cell foam but these sheets are made in layers. So you can custom fit items to a depth that suits your item.
You cut around the item you want to place in the foam then pull up layers until you get the desired depth. There are videos on YouTube showing you the technique. It just takes a little practice.
I use this for the drawers in my tool box and pelican transport cases for my pistols. It is fantastic.
I recommend that you use a 25mm thick razor knife to cut the general shape of the foam to the space for use. This is too thick for a regular razor knife. Try Stanley 10-486 FatMax Snap-Off Knife, 25mm to cut the bulk piece then a Allied Tools 52008 Small Snap Knife to cut around the item. You really need a razor knife with a long retractable blade for this kind of cutting. Both of the aforementioned knife's can be found on Amazon.
I have gone through three 2' by 4' sheets of this stuff in various depth sizes. It is the best thing since sliced bread. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great water based clay for sculpting. I used this to sculpt (and then make a plaster 2-piece mold of) 2 full-head monster masks on an old mannequin head and wooden base armature. It worked great!... I did not experience any cracking, but I also did not let it get totally dry, or have any super thin areas. Between work sessions, I gave it a light spray with a water bottle, then covered with a loose trash bag. When I was done with the sculpt, I let it get "leather hard", then sprayed it with 4 coats of krylon crystal clear to seal it before molding. I plan to try EM-217 WED clay next, but if it is not really impressive, I will be back using the Amaco gray.
The Amaco clays are also great for mold building when making the dividing wall. I did the sculpt with the gray, and the walls with the white... this gives you a nice color contrast to help you define the edges. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Makes a GREAT card background. I get a lot of positive feedback from people when I use this embossing folder as a background on cards. I find it versatile enough to not get old. First I use it as is, just emboss a light piece of card stock and complete my card design. Second, I emboss a piece of card stock and sponge a coordinate color ink lightly over the top of the raised letters for more dramatic look. But my favorite way to use this folder is to emboss Color Core cardstock and then sand the raised image to reveal the color "core". That is the most dramatic and gives the most texture to my work.<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Core-dinations-Cardstock-Super-Assortment-8-5-X11-80-Pkg-So-Mod/dp/B0028Y59UC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Core'dinations Cardstock Super Assortment 8.5"X11" 80/Pkg-So Mod!</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Simply the best. I am an attorney. I organize my files in binders. This binder has four advantages that make it stand out above all others.
One, it punches holes very close to the edge. This is important because it reduces the risk that a hole would punch through text on the document.
Two, unlike many other 3-hole punches, its pistons do not move laterally. This is also important because it eliminates the risk that the pages would not fit into a standard 3-ring binder.
Three, it punches significantly more sheets per pass than many other 3-hole punches.
And four, it has an immovable page guard. This is again important because it ensures that all the pages will be punches consistently and eliminates the risk that some of the pages would not align in the binders.
This is the best 3-hole punch out there hands-down. Highly recommend it to any professional that organizes documents in standard 3-ring binders. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Kids fun for hours. The face paints were fun. The colors worked phenomenal. My kids loved it. The brushes and sponges worked lovely and the paint went on smoothly. The plastic on the paints were on them individually and were somewhat difficult to take off. Also there are not step by step or tutorials for this product unless you look it up online. The brushes and sponges were smooth and easy to use. The base was stable as plastic can be. Also it washed right off when I messed up with my daughter. In order to see a few designs you must have access to the internet. I went on Pinterest to find my designs and ideas. We are doing it again today. I would recommend this product to others with children. I have received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The Easiest Way To Cast Resin. It really doesn't get any easier than this: You take your mold, mix equal quantities of low-viscosity resin and hardener, pour and wait about four minutes.
The mixed resin has a *very* low viscosity and a lower surface tension than water so early lessons will include not spilling and spotting potential leaks before you pour next time.
The only down side I've come across is that if you don't use it for months one of the solutions can start to form a crust, at which point the resin starts behaving oddly when you *do* start using it again. Some castings I did before Christmas never really cured hard.
So, what have I done with Alumilite?
I needed another set of wheels for a styrene kit that came with four but I was modifying to model a custom 6x6. I glued the styrene half wheels in the kit to a sheet of melamine with contact cement, built a box around them out of foamcore and poured silicone rubber into the result. Once the rubber had cured I had a single-sided mold which I used to cast Alumilite wheel halves that I glued back-to-back for the win.
I needed some hatch covers for a tank I was modifying but only had one left over from a kit. I made another single sided mold and had all the hatch covers I could ever want.
I needed to reinforce the iffy joinery I had used to make a hexagonal jewelry display case. The top and bottom were made from biscuit-joined triangles of wood, but I knew that the stresses and the damp conditions the case would be stored in by its owner would do for the glue in no short order so I cut a circular trough with my router and a trammel point (a sort of large compass) in both hexagonal pieces after gluing them up, drove small woodscrews partway into the bottom so they would provide a mushroom-shaped key for the Alumilite I poured in. The resin set hard around the screws and formed a tight ring holding the joints together. It looked like an ivory inlay. Beautiful and functional.
I needed to find some way of adding magnets to a styrene kit of a monster so I could make its arms and skull-pan swappable to represent two different variants of the beast (it was that or buy two kits and I'm not made of money). I used Alumilite to fill the torso once the two halves had been glued together, and was able to mount the magnets in the solid result. I did the same with the hollow head so the skull-cap could be swapped too. A fun and useful project I intend to repeat.
I've also used the resin to reinforce any number of broken parts that have a convenient hollow at the break. Alumilite isn't glue but can be used to manufacture robustness the original maker should have not cheaped out on.
And providing you use SILICONE rubber for your molds you will have a happy experience with no need for mold release for most applications and you will feel righteously genius-like. If, however, you use a polyurethane rubber you will get one such use, after which the resin will bond tenaciously to the mold causing much swearing and tearing out of hair and you will feel like a right twit. Ask me how I know this.
So, if you are a newbie to casting and mold making, I suggest you use the user-friendly Alumilite silicone molding rubber too.
A really great product.
One thing to watch out for: It appears that the resin is partly thermosetting - the hardening process is exothermic (it gets hot) and the heat is needed to help the polymerization happen properly. Casting very thick pieces can generate enough heat to cause cracks (and give you an unpleasant shock if you pick it up too soon). Casting very thin pieces may mean they never do set properly (I tried to make H0 rivets once...).
Alumilite is low-odor, but you have to be an adult about using it and it's best to keep it, like all chemicals, away from the kiddies.
Oh, and to my mind this is how you get the most from your 3D printer - you make your first whatever-it-is on the printer, then you make a mold of it and cast fifty more in the time it took to print the original. Result.
[EDIT 6/13/14] I recently discovered the sill of my house's back door to have extensive water damage that had rotted out two large divots around four inches long and about an inch deep, one out to each edge of the sill. I could not replace the whole sill for various reasons, so I cleaned out the rotted wood with a chisel, dammed the ends with duct tape, sealed the wood/tape join with a small amount of 5 minute epoxy (otherwise the Alumilite would find any small gaps and leak out before it set) and filled the holes with Alumilite resin for a fast, strong repair. worked like a charm, and when sanded to profile and painted was indistinguishable from the wood and, more to the point, it won't rot out again. The large volume of resin *did* get very hot as it set though, which had the beneficial effect of making it set faster.[/EDIT]
[EDIT 3/4/2017] Dressing the tree last Christmas my wife dropped one of a set of four glass snowman ornaments. The ornament was of the glass bubble sort and had a hole knocked in it with a network of cracks threatening to disintegrate the entire ornament.
I carefully applied tape to the cracks and ran in a small amount of Alumilite, swirling it around the area that was broken to stabilize it with an inner shell of resin. Then I mixed up a new batch, poured it in and quickly taped up the hole, then repeated the swirling technique with the taped part held downward.
Some resin leaked past the tape in places and the result at the back wasn't pretty, but from the front the ornament looked good as new. I stripped off the tape, rinsed the ornament carefully in warm water, carefully blotted it dry and returned it to the tree decorator. [/EDIT]
Resources:
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Good clay and a few tips for beginners. Just to help some folks out.
If your clay is dry it is not ruined, just add water and let it absorb the water.
Always wedge your clay before working. While air drying put it on a surface that can be pulled, like a loose plastic bag otherwise it will crack because it is shrinking and your table is not.
You can store moist clay in a plastic bag, I like to put it in a bucket and pack a trash bag over top of it.. Just push it in to the clay around the sides of the bucket.
To work for long periods of time on a piece just keep it moist and cover it in a bag.
This clay was never meant to be a finished product in bone dry state it will break very easily. There is nothing wrong with the clay. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice for cards. I use these in card making. They are the perfect size for cards, all the gems face one side and the wire they are on is firm (but pretty). None of the gems have broken off even through I have massaged that wire over and over to get them to arch and lay down correctly. They are clean little gem heads also. Easy to cut wire with wire cutters, and to bend a single wire around others to create bouquets of gems. Love these little things.
One star off because of the way they connected. The wire is set up in a zig zag, branching effect from the main wire stem. You can't have 2 or 3 of these on their own stem, cut at different lengths. Each wire stem has 5 gems branched off it at right angles.
I would recommend these, and would buy them again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Here's what you need to know to make it work. Here's what you need to know to make it work:
Take the receivers (big bricks) and plug them in. Take the transmitter (doorbell) and remove the paper over the battery terminal--may have to remove the back to do so. Go through the sounds until you find one you like, on both receivers. On one receiver, hold down button(s) as stated in the instructions (volume button in my case) until light flashes on receiver. Press transmitter button. Pairing occurs and tone is set. Do the same on the other receiver. Now go hang up the doorbell outside.
Pros:
* Works so far.
Cons:
* Receivers are so big that one will hog an entire outlet. They are even bigger than the spaces on a power strip designed for "wall wart" transformer plugs.
* Have to pair every single time you want to change the tune.
* Slightly confusing--although totally truthful and accurate--instructions.
* Sounds are cheesy midi tunes or weird sounds like a fire engine and cock-a-doodle-doo. Sound quality is okay but not awesome--even ding dong or churchbell ding dong sounds cheesy.
FYI, transmitter uses 12 V battery. One comes pre-installed. It appears that you will have to unscrew the circuit board to change the battery, then reinstall the circuit board and battery.
UPDATE: As of January 2018, it is still working well and I haven't even had to replace the battery in the doorbell yet. I liked it well enough that I bought a second one for my parents' house. No complaints. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
DANGEROUS PRODUCT ALERT - Surebonder IS AWARE. I bought this Glue gun as my first true glue gun. I USED it for my small projects when I tinker with electronics, LED light systems on my manual wheelchair. I used it for one modded Nerf gun, and small projects. It seemed to work well up to last week.
DANGEROUS PRODUCT ALERT - SUREBONDER IS ASWARE OF IT.
I noticed a little drip out of the base of the nose cone, I didn't think much of it. So I cleaned it off, and got it out from around that part. I let it cool before this all. It was such a slow drip that that it wasn't triggering any alarms in my mind of danger. If anyone has been into craft stores of any kind we see these styles of glue guns lying on the side all the time. I kept mine in the upright as shown in the image position 99% of the time. It annoying me if it tipped. So I made a little balance bar that I taped to the handle that rests on the table.
I have used soldering irons, mono-coat irons, and other high temp related things throughout my life. So I thought I had a pretty good respect for electronics that heat up.
Now, this item has a basic UL (Underwriters Laboratory) on the back info sticker. Not the holographic one you see most of the times these days. This is of concern to me, and it should be everyone else.
While using this glue gun and as it was in my hand being picked up it burst into a fireball the diameter of the fireball being just larger than the entire glue gun. The only thing that prevented this from starting a fire was the fact I work with a gorilla glass table top, and all other items that can burn are kept away. Mind you not that far away, just not right on my work surface. I also suffer really bad back issues that the sudden movement of my hand and body involuntarily caused me to double over face first into my work surface. inches from this glue gun.
One of the things I have done to also insure a quick prevention of electrical related fire was to place a properly rated corded plug to my desk side so as allow for a fast unplug in case if needed. This was one of those times.
I contacted the Surebonder company first with this information. I feel they have had plenty of time to reply with at least some level of communications. For as windy this info is, no threats no demands, non of that needed.
But, this product SUCKS! It is not safe. And, for all I know even the more costly ones are as dangerous.
Why no over heat sensors? Why no glue in wrong area sensor to shut it down? Why would the UL even pass such a product?
Well I have kept the glue gun, cut to cord to prevent anyone else from using it.
I would NEVER buy this product, and may not buy another glue gun product again, based on this one bad apple.
I could not just say this product SUCKS, and leave you thinking... What sucks about it?
Just know it can burst into a fireball about the same size as most peoples head. Now imagine all the times you are really close to the project you ar working on... POOF! Your hair, shirt, and face all on fire in one instant.
Surebinder, I mentioned I wanted you to know and be able to assure me of the safety of your product(s). That has not happened, and that I had yet to post a review of this product.
THIS IS NOT AMAZON's Fault, nor is it the venders fault. This LACK of safety is 100% on Surebonder.
I would rate this a negative 100 stars if I could. - Repeat NOT an Amazon issue, or the vender. This is the manufacturer's issue. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Giant roll of what feels like regular white paper. Seems like the lowest cost giant roll of paper. Not much to say about the paper. It's just want I expected. I don't know the exact thickness, but it feels and seems like regular 8.5 by 11" white paper. If you are expecting butcher paper thickness, this is not butcher paper. This is basically just a giant roll of cheap white paper. I think one reviewer called it see through thin. It's not think like tissue. It's think like regular paper and just as transparent. This is the perfect giant roll of white drawing paper. Feels like regular paper texture as well. And since I wouldn't water color on regular printer paper, I wouldn't water color on this as well. But everything I would use regular paper for, this works just a well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cutting and embossing dies like Die'Sires cannot be finished without one. So far no complaints about the function of this machine. I have not had the jam ups others have had, nor does the lack of a "reverse" bother me. I've die cut and embossed with it and it works very well, but I will add that I plan on playing with my sandwiches due to the deep die cut and "sticking" problem others have mentioned. My only complaint - why does this machine not come with a rubber embossing mat? The package clearly states "everything you need", and yet no embossing mat. Craftwell's You Tube videos show demonstrators using this machine with these mats, where are they??? Cutting and embossing dies like Die'Sires cannot be finished without one. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
NOT WORTH THE MONEY. I bought this about three months ago and it is the WORST thing I ever bought. When I first seen this I was thrilled. I own a day care and spend lots of time sharpening crayons. At first with a new blade it worked fine but who wants to change the blade all the time and blades are expensive too. Now this is not worth anything to me and just makes sharpening crayons a bigger job then before. You spend more time trying to get the broken crayon out that got stuck. If you have any kind of arthritis in your fingers/hands you can totally forget about using it as you have to have a VERY firm grip on the crayon to keep it from spinning in the sharpener. Whoever said a child can do it is wrong. I have let all age children try and its always with the same results. I only wish I would have listened to the other reviews. I also can't believe other reviewers found this to be a good product. DO NOT BUY THIS! I just wish I could send it back. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very Pigmented and Last A Long Time! Non Messy. Honestly must be the best item I have received yet! this body and face paint kit comes with 6 oil based face paint sticks, 10 face paints, 2 pots of loose glitter, 2 sturdy brushes to use with the face paints, a foam brush (not exactly what to use that for) and 2 facial sponges to dab on some face paint for a faded effect. Attached are some photos I took to swatch the colors. of the face paint sticks i find they are very creamy and easy to apply which I love. I find that the red, purple and black paint sticks are a little more pigmented then the rest of the colors but the other colors still work especially if you want to use them for shading. I am incredibly impressed with the paints though! you have to add a little water to activate them as without water they will not apply nicely and are incredibly pigmented and dry matte which I love, it also doesn't make a mess as when it drys it stays put without being sticky at all! So far i have worn the swatch for a few hours now and the paints have not budged at all and still remained pretty flexible! I also really love the brushes and sponges included, they work very well in this kit and come in 2 different sizes for thicker or thinner line designs. Would definitely recommend this for anybody who is looking for a good set of body/face paints. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Decent. I just need a plain old box to hold all of my tarot items. I thought this would be a decent place to keep them all together, safe from dust and my cat (LOL). This box is "okay". It's not unbelievably sharp or rough, but it's not nice and smooth. The clasp will close, but not very well and the latch is screwed on at some strange, slightly askew angle.
I would not recommend this box if you plan on carrying it around with you a lot. It's simply not secure enough. I can almost guarantee it will open and spill its contents if you rattle it around. I can picture this being a problem for people.
I, however, just need to leave it on the floor for the most part. It does that well enough. Not to mention, I can fit two decks, a little pouch of crystals and whatnot and some little note papers in there, so I'm perfectly fine with it.
If I had to fix the latch, it's doable; it would simply be a pain.
Basically, for the price, you're going to get your basic definition of a box. It's not a safe, though. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Recommended Reading. I'm actually in the process of reading this as a resource that was recommended by pathwaytohappiness.com. What I love is that there is basically a lot of common sense used in explaining how we are so often our own worst enemy when it comes to passing judgment on ourselves. We punish ourselves for perceived mistakes in ways that are much harsher than a lot of abusive relationships. "How could I be so stupid!" "I'm an idiot." "What is wrong with me?" These are typical things we say to ourselves when we are passing judgment. How much of that would we accept from someone else? In fact, we often put up with the same amount of verbal abuse from another person that we give to ourselves. I could really relate to these things and I'm amazed! It's a good dose of reality for me. (By the way, I'm past the abuse from others, but still working on what I say to myself.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Lacking the bark. Let me start off with saying these are great as filler or decor. I purchased them for a wood burning project and they will do. Some are as small as half an inch and others as large as 1.25. They're thin, maybe 1/8 to 1/4 inch. They're wonderfully sanded and have a smooth surface, I could easily write in sharpie on them. My only complaint, and it is why it got 3 stars, is these are birch. The big identifier of birch is the white bark. Anyone who has sliced their own birch knows that bark is easy to peel off. I suppose these are so thin that the bark just fell off. But it's clear they weren't even shipped with bark. None in the bag. It was stripped before shipping. So they resemble thin discs of just any common tree. If you want that pretty white bark, do not order these! But otherwise it's a great product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So I love giving arts and crafts gifts to the girls in . So I love giving arts and crafts gifts to the girls in my family. I saw this and fell in love. Bought 3. When I got it, one package had a bag of wax that broke. I had to take everything out, repackage the open wax into ziplocs then put it all back in to be wrapped for xmas. I shouldve checked into all of them instead of just a quick glance. My daughter and I just opened hers today to start to make and she had only 9 out of the 12 jars and 10 wicks. I had to check my order to make sure that it was in fact 12 jars advertised. But aside from that, my daughter and I had a blast making them.
Suggestions for the shipper: bubble wrap. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cotton crochet type repositionable lace tape-BEAUTIFUL. I was surprised to find this tape is actually a cotton lace (resembles a thread crochet look) with an adhesive strip on the back, therefore it does not look cheap like the perforated type lace tapes available. It will not stick permanently to fabric and it can be taken off and re-positioned on things like metal, glass, and other non-porous items. It is quite pretty and has a unique look and texture when used in scrapbooks, etc. Be aware this is a random assortment of 3 colors, which you cannot specify. I got lavender, spring green, and a pale shell pink. The permanence factor is uncertain, therefore the 4 stars, but I am quite pleased with the look of this tape in my paper crafting! I received this product at a discount in exchange for an unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Shiny and cute. I actually have not used washi tape before this, but I have seen so many cute craft projects so I thought I would try some. The tape set arrived well packaged, with all of the roll together within a closed bag. Each of the rolls also had an individual plastic cover that was honestly kind of hard to get off with that one perforated place. I just wouldn't think they actually needed that much protection. I set them all up in an empty Press and Seal box.
I mostly make cards, so I thought I would start out with those first. I just did a simple torn vertical stripes design to start. I'll probably add a stamp on cardstock that says "thank you", or something like that. It is not hard to find the end of the tape or peel it up off the roll, and it is not so sticky that is hard to get off the roll, but sticky enough that it adhered well to the card stock.
I do think it's a little bit strange that this that has one roll with silver and five with gold designs, as it feels a little bit unbalanced to me and I would rather have half and half even if they were some of the same patterns in the different metals. It is all very cute though, I like the patterns.
I'm looking forward to making many cute things with this set so I do recommend it.
I did receive a discount on this product in exchange for promising to write my review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Would order again, but would do project differently. This was my first senbazuru kit. The paper squares are the size of a standard post it note, but thinner (not too fragile though, i never tore a single sheet). I found the size just right... Not too big to display, not too small to fold. Color on one side, white on the other. Mine were in perfect squares and the 20 extra sheets were one each of the 20 different colors, so perfect if you mess up. Fun to do, great project and great product. My only complaint is that the image on the front of the box does not appear to be a completed set. I did mine with each strand consisting of 40 cranes, 2 of each color, just as shown on the box cover, but when i completed all 25 strands, it was not long, narrow and elegant, it is short and squat. Guests ask me if its a lampshade, lol! I would order this kit again, but would do fewer, longer strands. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Snazaroo is a great brand honestly. Snazaroo is a great brand honestly! I know a lot of people prefer to use more professional face paint for cosplays but many people start out with this facepaint and its perfectly good? I have both the gray and the white. I haven't used the white much yet but you want to apply it thick. The gray has a slight blue undertone but thats okay as when I'm doing the troll cosplays I bought it for that can work for characters with cool-colored blood, and for characters with warm-colored blood the eyeshadow I use as blush cancels it out. As this is water-based it'll obviously come off with water, so be careful wearing it on hot days or to the beach. For application I've found that using my fingers works better than a makeup sponge, however if you have success with a sponge than you might be more skilled than me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for the Pen & Ink Artist. Discovered this product when purchasing a Prismacolor Marker Set for my son for Christmas. He usually uses regular sketch paper for his drawings. I thought he may like to try this product. When he received the gift he said, "Hmmm!" and began to draw. Then, he commented, "Alright!" He doesn't have much to say, but was enough to interpret that he loves the product. The results are very professional looking and definitely suitable for framing. Great discovery! Will purchase more.
Update one year later: My son usually does not ask for anything, but requested more of this product for Christmas this year! Gotta be good! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Too Gorgeous to Use. If you can't resist gold foil or shiny objects in general, this is the book for you. Unlike others that have gold foil on every fourth page, this has it on every single page and they are absolutely gorgeous. The only drawback for me is that I can't seem to use any of it because it's too pretty to cut or stamp. I simply like to take it out periodically and pet it and oh and ah over every single beautiful page. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/DCWV-Die-Cut-With-A-View-Limited-Edition-The-Luxe-Suite-Stack-Black-Gold-36-Sheets-Premium-Scrapbook-Paper/dp/B00NC56S06/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">DCWV Die Cut With A View Limited Edition The Luxe Suite Stack Black Gold 36 Sheets Premium Scrapbook Paper</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Work horse of a tool. I am very happy I bought this brand of electric scissors. I have used them for craft projects on canvas. I am able to easily cut through 4 layers of cotton canvas requiring the ability to cut curves and turns. This is my recommendation to anyone cutting through paper & fabric. It comes with a charger and one extra (easy to change blade head).
I have had basil reconstruction surgery on both of my thumbs. The safety on/off button was a little hard for me to push "on" and pull the cutting trigger at the same time. But after several hours of use I am able to handle it will enough to follow my created cutting patterns precisely
Because of my arthritic hands I have several cutting tools enabling me to complete all sorts of cutting tasks in all kinds of materials wood to metal. This one is a real winner when it comes to cutting fabric.
Don't push it let the blades do the work. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Even better than I expected. This paint worked even better than I'd hoped for. It took a LONG time to put on, but any body paint does, so just know that going in. My advice for application is to dampen one end of a triangular sponge and wet the surface of the paint with it before using the other end to dab up and apply it. Too much water will make the paint already on your body run.
It took me two coats to get this as even as I wanted, but it looked great. I used setting powder on my face and Ben Nye setting spray on my neck and arms, and it stayed all day. It wasn't heavy or greasy, and didn't feel sticky or unpleasant. It didn't irritate my skin, either, and it washed right off.
Excellent body paint for cosplay. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Light flexible and classic. The wheel comes neatly packed from New Zeeland in a lot of paper and is ready to assemble. The ritual of assembling ones own wheel not only gives a feeling of ownership but makes one aware of each part and its purpose. There are a couple of tight spots that require short handled screwdrivers. The instructions are both visual and written; however without a fundamental knowledge of physics, they will not make since until the final assembly.
After about one hour assembly you are ready to spin. This machine is light weight and portable yet works well as the main spinning wheel. The double treadle frees up your hands. There are plenty of peripherals and kits that you will find useful and may want to purchase them at the same time. The wheel can be set up several ways as with single or double drive and scotch tension is a great little wheel that suits most spinners. You also get 4 bobbins, threading hook, learn to spin booklet, and built in lazy Kate.
There is something indescribable about going back to the basics and spinning ones own fiber. But try as I may I still have not been able to spin straw in to gold. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best. Glue. Ever. I got a <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Silhouette-Cameo/dp/B00NAX7H78/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Silhouette Cameo</a> about six months ago and found myself addicted to building crazy 3D paper models, boxes, etc, but I had a really hard time finding a good glue that would hold the parts together and not warp the paper. This glue came recommended by one of the designers who creates cut files for assorted 3D models so I figured I'd give it a shot, it couldn't fail at holding as bad as glue sticks did, or dry so hard that the paper lost all flexibility like Aleene's clear tacky glue does.
Much to my surprise, I discovered that this glue is nothing short of amazing. It holds well even on things that get moved a lot (like drawers in a cardstock dresser), it dries quickly but allows a few seconds to reposition if needed, it doesn't alter the color of colored papers, but its best feature by far is the ability to just rub away excess glue if you get it where you don't want it.
Less really is more with this glue, too, so despite it seeming expensive this little bottle will last quite a while since it takes just a few dots to hold things securely.
So far I've used it on varying weights of cardstock and paper and I haven't had any issues. I've made 3D paper models, cards, envelopes, and assorted other multi-layered paper crafts with zero issues. I will happily never again buy any other glue, at least not for paper crafts. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
few words about this scissors. We had some children's scissors. Until now, there was only one. So we decided to buy those scissors.
Overall produces positive impression. I especially like the design of the handle. Very handy when the lower ring you can put two fingers. By the way I think the picture of scissors inverted. I suppose large ring would be the bottom.
My son (6 years) evaluated this point as well. He put into the ring even three fingers.
Honestly speaking he used to his previous scissors where course is tighter and therefore occasionally enjoys with both pairs of scissors.
As an adult I still prefer Crayola scissors. I spend less effort to work with, and at least they are sharper than the previous pair.
For the child needs time to get used to that handle scissors.
As we use these scissors not for a long time (about two months), it is difficult to say how long they will live with us :-) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for the Beginner. I am new to casting, so I did my research and found Smooth-On to consistently be the best bang for the buck. Due to my inexperience, I decided to use the OOMOO 30 because it seemed more sturdy and forgiving. I began casting as soon as it arrived and found it very intuitive. However, due to my method of mixing, some of part B was left at the bottom of my cup unmixed, but I did not realize this until after the mold was set. Surprisingly, even though it was a very small mold, the inconsistent mix did cure perfectly, even able to withstand 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
All in all, a great purchase for a beginner.
Edit: Still a great product but I will add that it does not have a super long shelf life. After making a couple of molds I stored it for 2-3 months and it became too thick to make detailed molds. My advice to avoid this would be to use as soon as possible after receiving it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This was for a graduation party so I was disappointed to see that the GORGEOUS papel picado banner read . These were not the banners that arrived. Two were multi colored and 1 was just red and green. NoT what I expected. This was for a graduation party so I was disappointed to see that the GORGEOUS papel picado banner read "Merry Christmas"... In English. (Just in case that made a difference". I was created with a note inside that said, "NO RETURNS". Guess I'll have to wait to use these for Christmas. 5 stars for quality but as a customer about to have my graduation party I'm giving it a 1. :-( I'll have to pay 20 bucks now to expedite another shipment of papel picado from another vendor. Sigh$$$$$$ | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome for crafty types. I've never used another tape runner. I decided to buy one when I was ordering some scrapbooks and paper quilling strips. This seemed like it could come in handy. I immediately fell in love with it. It's easy to use. The adhesive sticks really well. Works just as well when I was attaching a tiny piece of paper to a scrapbook as when I needed to attach a larger pieces. If there is a fault here, it is just that the cap is a bit in the way (it slides off to reveal the tape but is not removable) when you are using the tape runner. It doesn't bother me, after the first few uses you forget it seemed like it was in the way and will be glad that the cap is there to protect the tape. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This transfer paper worked fairly well, but I had . This transfer paper worked fairly well, but I had to repeatedly try to get it to pick up all the text of my decal. But once it gripped the vinyl lettering, it held it well and transferred it to the target surface well. Note that it grips the target surface with the slightest touch, so one has to be sure that placement is exactly right before allowing the transfer paper to touch...there are no second chances. Of course, the vinyl itself also grabs the surface instantly, so even if the transfer paper was repositionable, it would be a moot point. Just wanted to point that out. Also, the transfer paper can stretch out of shape when pulling it off the roll, but with practice it is minimal. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
What an awesome gift. This kit was a gift from my daughter for my 58th birthday. What an awesome gift!!! I've been a gin drinker for about ten years, trying many different gins from around the world. Some of my favorites are Hendrix (Scotland) , Boodles (England) and Magellan(France). I like the cucumber in Hendrix, and the spicy (almost peppery) flavor of Magellan, and have often wondered how I could combine the two.
So far I have made one batch of gin using Sobieski vodka with a second in the making as I am writing this. What fun!!! The firs one is a bit flowery for my taste, I think too much angelica root, but the grains of paradise and cubeb berry gave it just the spice that I was looking for. Im looking forward to trying different recipes to get just the flavor Im looking for. The two bottles that come with the kit are perfect for creating new Gins. They're about half the size of a standard 750ml vodka bottle, making them just the right size for sampling your new recipes.
Now all I need is a cigar making kit to go along with this, and Ill have everything that I need for my retirement hobbies.
Thanks to my daughter and DIY Gift kits for helping to make getting old not so bad | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Damage to matting and backing boards. i don't usually leave terribly negative reviews but this one deserves one. I ordered these and usually golden state art is a great place to get matting from. This time is a bit different, my product arrived in a box missing the top closure flap. In its place was just a bunch of tape. So after i wrestle the box open and pull out my matting, backing boards and clear sleeves, i see the damage....dog eared and mashed corner of the back boards. Not a huge issue since its only the back board. However, then i see the smashed corner of the matting...I didn't open this box right away as i left for a vacation abroad so having just printed my pictures from my trip i was anxious to get them matted...Not pleased at all and i don't even have a box to return them if i wanted to! Once again, not pleased... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very cute. This heart shaped pan was great for valentines day treats. I made cupcakes, muffins and brownies in this pan and I was very happy with the results. I seasoned the pan with a tiny amount of non-stick spay for the first batch. All my baked goodies came out of the pan easily with my chunks or pieces left behind. The pan is easy to wash by hand in hot soapy water or in the dishwasher. The pan is oven, microwave and freezer safe. The pan is made of BPA free food grade silicone so it is safe for my family and because there are no muffin papers to dispose of it is more cost effective and better for the environment. The only reason I am giving this item 4 stars is that the silicone is a bit lightweight compared to my other silicone pans. *I was lucky to be chosen to review this item. I received this item at a discount (not free) so I could test it, evaluate it and provide an honest unbiased review. I do not have a relationship with the seller or manufacturer and received no payment for my review. The experiences described are based on my personal use of this product and the opinion is mine alone.* | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Americana made-in-the-U.S.A. hype. PS: it must work, glue sealed and partially dry from "Home Depot. " Call a Republican Atty. Made in the U.S.A. hype. This particular product, in the vernacular of Bernie Sanders and Hillary Rodham Clinton, sucks! First it is not a professional grade that you can purchase on Amazon, and second it discolors leather, does not hold, is environmently such as Ralph Nader, and all other King Ralphies. The correct glue, also sold on Amazon is VLP by Performix. This is a professional grade glue ( at least at this time ). its cost is approx. $7. I glued a partially wet royal blue robe, and it held - it should not have stuck. Tear Mender glues fabric very well; but there is a huge stain that is not removable. Lay off leather with the Tear Mender, it dries stringy, removes the leather's color, and after 2 hrs pulls of with your finger tips. VLP is an upgrade of "Rip Fixer," a glue possibly developed or, more likely sold in Orange County, or Southern CA. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Honestly, not bad. I actually had a lot of hesitations reading some reviews of this product, but it seems that the listing has been updated since those reviews were posted. The shipping time was unexpectedly a long estimate when I ordered, but it arrived much sooner than expected (so that was nice). The cat wall sticker they send with the order is really cute too!
All of the colors are more saturated than the picture reveals, but that didn't bother me too much. If you're expecting pastel colors, these probably aren't for you. They do say on the listing that it's light-weight and easy-- it's easy enough to peel off and re-position of a paper, but it's also REALLY thin and not THAT sticky. I've been using it as an accent in my journals, but I've also had to securely tape down my pictures first. They're not entirely opaque either and really thin, but they do the job for what I wanted so I'm pretty pleased. (And cheap too?? I dig it.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great to buy if you are sampling scents. My husband just bought these for me along with a novice candle making set. This was the first time I attempted to make candles, the smells are great! But, if you are new to making candles you should know, the fragrance is the most expensive part, if you buy in bulk it is a bit cheaper. So I would only get this sets if you are sampling to see what you like, then buy the bigger versions of the ones you like, seeing as a standard candle takes 1 oz of scent and these are right about 1 oz, so you will only get about 4 candles out of these for 9.99, unless you are making small candles. I have also checked other websites on pricing and they are all about the same in price, so until you find the scents you like this is really the only way to go. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Bought to make real Bagels. I bought this to make real bagels at home. I have not had time to try that yet. In reading about the process I read that it would really clean up a stainless steel pan. We burnt some food on the bottom of a stainless fry pan and my wife scrubbed to get it clean. I thought "Use chemistry" I put some water in the pan in the sink and carefully added come lye and let it get to work. You could feel the heat coming off the pan. In about 5 minutes the pan was sparkling. I carefully emptied the solution into a stream of water going into the drain and rinsed the pan. Please note. This is a very powerful chemical and special care needs to be taken. When combined with water it will burn your skin and eyes.
I still plan on making real homemade bagels and pretzels. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
no measure markings on side of tape, a link to product with markings included in description. Asked the Seller if the fact that 'measure markings' are not on the side of the roll could be noted in the description... no answer.
Masking tape would about fill the bill for uses that can be done with this unmarked tape; only difference is this tape is not as wide as normal size masking tape.
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<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Tiger-Tape-Quilters-Stitching-Guide/dp/B004XJO4O2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Tiger Tape Quilters Stitching Guide</a>
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<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Tiger-Tape-Quilter-s-Stitching-Guide-Tape-12-Marks-Per-Inch-30-Yards/dp/B004XJO4O2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Tiger Tape Quilter's Stitching Guide Tape 12 Marks Per Inch 30 Yards</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
perfect for home use. works wonderfully and makes very easy to use, center pull balls.
You set it up by attaching it to a table (I use a book shelf). The attachment has rubber feet and is help in place with metal and plastic which seems to work fine. I use it with an umbrella to wind the yarn. Its very fast, I can really get this thing going and it will wind faster than I ever expected. It does get a little tiring if you're doing a few balls at once. The gearing in this thing means you don't really have to turn it very fast to get the ball going quickly.
The base of the mechanism is a kind of clutch I suppose. If the yarn gets caught, and the ball stops turning, it will snap and allow the mechanism inside to have a less violet reaction. This seems to work well. I've really gotten at it and occasionally, i'll hear the popping of the base reminding me that I'm going too fast. As far as I can tell, it should hold up well over time. Its gotten a fair amount of abuse and still winds well - the gears don't seem to be wearing.
Assembly is pretty easy. You just have to snap a couple of pieces together. Instructions are pretty bad, but its not that complicated to use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for Wax seals, but very slow ship. Great glue gun for wax seals. I bought a Stanley two-temp gun and even on the low setting in between seals it would leak a lot of wax (which is expensive and you don't want to waste). This glue gun would only drip periodically, so it is definitely the one for wax seals. (Mind you I speak from experience, we did wax seals on both our wedding invites and party favors so in two weeks time I've done over 400 seals).
Now the only problem with this gun....it is delivered on a "slow boat from China" It takes forever to be delivered, so if you need it for invites, or something else that is time sensitive I would plan ahead or look for another option. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It's a Dremel. I have always wanted a Dremel. I am not a handyman. Little I do professionally or personally require such a tool. But it's like the Swiss Army Knife of power tools. Small and wieldy, and able to do about any task, it seemed a perfect fit for someone who doesn't have the specialized tools for small, everyday fixit problems.
The price has risen a bit since I purchased this set, but it's still an amazing deal (I priced, I got these three tools for less than one would normally cost! That deal above all else was worth the five star rating). Three tools, a myriad of bits and a well-made tote bag for it all. If you work at all doing fit-it-yourself projects, a Dremel set is a requirement. This three piece set is that with a little icing on the top. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Starter Kit for Quilling. Wow! This is a very nice quilling kit for getting started. I did have a challenge concerning the delivery of my package, which probably was not Amazon or UPS. I believe someone stole my package off my porch thinking he/she was going to obtain something of great value. Mind you, I have NEVER had any packages missing off my porch my entire time of using Amazon, which has been for some years. However, I prayed for the return of my package and two days later, it was back on my porch; the box was partially opened, but the content on the inside was untouched. Once I opened the kit, I was very surprised at how beautiful the paper is and most of all, I like the quilling board to guide you through the process. There is also a small colorful pamphlet that shows you different quilling tool uses. If someone wants a good starter kit, I definitely recommend this one! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A High Quality Loom for Children's Craft Projects. The printed instructions which accompany the Melisa & Doug Multi-Craft Weaving Loom are very clear and contain both text and picture/diagrams which illustrate each step in setting up the loom and creating various craft items. Assembly of the loom was straight-forward and an allen wrench is included in the box to assist in the setup - installing the feet on the loom. A large wood needle is also provided for weaving the crafts.
The loom is sturdy and is made of high quality materials. The instructions describe how to make a tasseled coaster, a drawstring pouch, a rainbow scarf and a carry-all. There are also instructions for making picture tapestries. Sufficient yarn is provided for at least two of the craft projects described in the instructions and pictures strips are provided to make three picture tapestries.
While this loom is advertised for ages of six and up, an adult will need to be involved in the assembly of the loom and at least getting started with the craft projects, especially for children at the younger end of the age spectrum.
This loom is a great product for children who are interested in craft projects. My six year old granddaughter absolutely loves it and has made several of the projects described in the instructions, including a picture tapestry and the rainbow scarf. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Color Was Not What I Expected, But the Tape Seems to Work Well. I am very happy with how easy this tape is to work with. The adhesive seems to be strong and will not leave a sticky residue like duct tape will if it gets warm and shifts a little in its place. I was disappointed to find that the platinum color looks more like masking tape at a glance; I was expecting it to be silver or at least an opaque gray. It is more transparent than I expected. I was under the impression that it was made of rip-stop nylon, but it seems to just be a soft, plastic material. Overall, I am satisfied with this product so far. Although the material and color were not what I expected, it seems to work well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love this! The pictures do not do the sparkle . I love this! The pictures do not do the sparkle justice. I was worried since it ships from China that it wouldn't arrive in time but I ordered it June 23rd, it shipped June 24th and arrived July 5th in plenty of time. They also threw in a couple of sample sheets that I'm crazy about. The sparkle is crazy shiny and does not rub off. It is a thin ply that is easier to work with for what I needed than the heavier vinyl. Since I'm using it for a temporary use I cannot speak to the longevity of the product.
Update - I had bands of this product and some others and this was the only one that stuck to the band all day - even while swimming. Definitely ordering more! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Use as Directed. 1/4" means no more than 1/4" or it will crack. Requires a bottle of MEKP sold separately. It is light blue and cures to almost clear, which means it is still blue. Heats when hardening. Hardens fast compared to FGCI clear cast. Sticks, use liberal amount of release, sold separately. Is smellier than clear cast, open a window, work outside or set up a separate room for casting. Very nice results if all instructions are followed. Clean hands with release (green alcoholy stuff) and soap/water. Use paper and or small plastic to measure and mix with hardener. Once you put hardener in it, mix by hand very thoroughly and use immediately.
The main advantage is fast dry time, so it would be good to laminate thin objects or to use to fix a dent in a car or for painting 1/4" over fiberglass as on a cloth or surfboard. Otherwise, use the other products, they are cheaper and less smelly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Can you really go wrong with Tim Holtz. These embossing folders are fabulous!
There are 3 separate folders, each are ATC sized (approximately 2.5" x 3.5")
They emboss really REALLY deep! You need to make sure you are using a decent weight cardstock (nothing thinner than an index card weight) otherwise it will cut right through. (plain paper is just too light weight for these guys) This is not a problem, just something you need to be aware of.
The image embosses very crisp and clean (and deep as noted above)
They are great to use as the base for an ATC or to add onto scrapbook or journal pages. Because they are so deeply embossed, it is very easy to rub an ink pad (try Tim's Distress pads) over the embossed image and not worry about ink touching the non-embossed areas.
They are made by Sizzix for Tim Holtz so they are designed to be used in whatever machine it is he uses but they work great in my Cuttlebug.
I have several of his embossing folders and have never been disappointed with the quality of the folder or the emboss they create.
And No, I do not work for the company or am involved with them in any way lol I just know good quality when I see it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Recommend, 100% Read for tips on reducing static. The best mold I have ever purchased and I have over a dozen. I use it with epoxy resin. It comes out shiny and smooth even after several dozen uses. Yes, it does get static clingy, but can gently be washed to remove debris and such. Just run water all over the mold, rub a little dish washing liquid into your hands (not directly on the mold) rub your hands to disperse the soap, then gently rub all over the surfaces of the mold. I try to avoid washing down inside the circles too much. If you do, make sure your nails are short and do not scratch. Do NOT use any sort of cloth or scrubby, Let it dry face down on some paper towels or lint free material. Trying to dry it off only creates more static and leaves lint on the surface. I have to wash mine after every 3-4 use to keep the static down. Totally worth it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Here's a hint if you botch the job like I did. I found this mat unforgiving, for someone like me who had never dealt with adhesive mats. I tried to follow Youtube procedure but ended up with a messy, wrinkled job (a map I wanted to frame). I was considering tossing the lot, but decided, with little to lose, to try mineral spirits (paint thinner). I sponged it on the map with a paper towel. The map, which was absolutely stuck before (I couldn't budge it without destroying the map), slipped right off the mat! Project saved... the map dried nicely and I taped it onto the mat. It turned out great. So, if you too run into problems like I did, consider this method if your picture can withstand the solvent. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great gift for a budding origami artist (especially children. There are plenty of more expensive and likely higher quality origami papers floating around for sale... but if you are learning (and likely to make mistakes), or looking to purchase a good gift for a younger enthusiast... this is a great value! It's simple bright colors, and enough to keep anyone busy for quite some time.
My only warning is that it's not really a resealable package. I made my boyfriend's niece a little cardboard box measured to fit the paper (it was a Christmas gift so I just used a discarded gift box and cut it down to fit properly), so that it wouldn't get crumpled or ruined from being thrown around. Origami paper is very thin and needs to be stored properly to avoid unwanted creases and such. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awaken Beeswax White/Yello. Great customer service!!! There was an incident with the original order...I received the packag but the bag was ripped and a portion of the wax pellets fell on the floor. The owner of the company contacted me, and said he was very sorry for the inconvenience, and immediately shipped another bag of the beeswax.
Note that I originally ordered the white beeswax, but the owner explained that the white one is sometimes used for cosmetics, but that the yellow beeswax is better due to the fact that it retains all of its vitamins and other good stuff. I requested the yellow beeswax and I'm satisfied with it; BTW: there was no smell at all....excellent product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Such a good stress reliever. I picked up this hobby for something to while I watched television. I spent a month working on other square sheets of paper because I was going into this task as a novice. Once I perfected the art of the Origami Crane, I opened the box, only to find that the paper was much smaller than I was working with previously.
Undaunted, I dove right in and now that I have 200 of them done, I couldn't be more pleased. I used tutorials online instead of the instructions included, nor am I using the string and beads including to string them up, so I can't really speak on them.
The paper color is vibrant, easy to work with, and leaves me with a sense of accomplishment when I finish 10 in one setting. Exactly what I was looking for in a project. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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