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not at all what I had hoped for . I was really let down by this product. Because of the great reviews, I decided to purchase a few of these for my cardmaking and art journaling. What a big mistake. The piercer does puncture holes in the paper but they also leave behind unappealing pressure marks or creases along the cardstock. I thought buying some of these would keep me from having to buy a sewing machine but it looks like I'm going to have to purchase one to get the stitched look I was aiming for. It's also very hard to line up the holes because the actual product gets in the way of letting you make a straight line. Save your money and put it towards a real sewing machine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pretty and cleaner looking than regular ribbon around gifts--it sticks great but can be repositioned without damaging surfaces. Pretty stuff. This is the first Washi tape I have used and it is a great product- looks like pretty printed ribbon instead of tape. The tape is very easy to handle, sticks great, and also can easily be repositioned. It pulls back off the index card (or other surface) without damaging either the card or the tape. Each one is 1/2 inch wide and is a nice thickness for wrapping around gifts, but will be useful for a variety of paper crafting. Definitely much easier and cleaner looking than regular ribbon. I did receive this Washi tape set at a discount in exchange for an honest, unpaid review and will update if my experience with it changes over time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
How to Get a Good Clean Punched Out Scalloped Oval. Once I figured out how to use this, I gave it a higher rating. You can't "squeeze" the wide open end of this punch like other similar-styled punches. You need to use both hands, one on top of the other, and push down hard and fast, on a hard surface, with both your hands just below the scalloped oval design, just before the open end bends down to where the label is. This also means that you can't turn the punch over to see exactly where you are punching, for example on a stamped image. You will need to punch the oval, then stamp your image. The directions that came with the punch do state to "Apply even pressure in the center of the punch." and they do show two hands being used. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Loom for Baby Socks. I have used this loom for baby socks and so far, so good. The instructions that come with it aren't all that great but there are plenty of videos on YouTube that will show you how to use a sock loom. If you are familiar with looms, it probably won't be very difficult for you to get started if this is your first sock loom. Using this loom is very similar to using any loom, it's just on a much smaller scale.
This loom does have some weight to it, this is not a feather light loom but the weight makes it feel sturdy to me.
I've been using #3 baby yarn instead of sock yarn to make the baby socks and that size yarn works just fine.
I do like this one, it is my first time buying and using a sock loom and I'm very happy with it. Next I just have to tackle making a pair or two of adult size socks on it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The finished color was that of a very dull pinkish-brown. We used about half a teaspoon in a small batch of cold process soap, hesitant to use more for fear of staining hands/sinks as we'd read about on other sites. The finished color was that of a very dull pinkish-brown...it literally looked like a big slab of raw brisket before we cut it into bars! Gross! Rubbing a thumb on a still uncured bar leaves a residue on the skin that seems to impart some color...hope it doesnt make us look like huge walking brisket zombies after our first use! I doubt we will try a second batch to see how much it would take to get a dark color, as it would almost surely color your skin if used at high concentration in soap. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
50/50. My mom bought these for me back in October and I have been using them ever since. Here and there I would do a simple painting with them. I enjoyed them for a while, but they aren't the best for learning and starting out. When you get this set and you open it you'll notice that the pans are very small and close to each other. Most of the time my colors mix into other pans which I don't want, though you can easily clean the pans which is good in the very least. Not only that, but the pigment is not that good you have to constantly go back and add layers and layers until you get to your desired color. These are also very hard to activate and once they are activated they only last a couple seconds wet and dry quickly after. Now lastly, they are VERY CHALKY! Sort of like chalk pastels! Do not rub your painting after it is dried or you'll make a chalky mark!
finally, I only recommend this set to people who aren't too serious about watercolors, those who like the chalkiness and challenge to it, and to people traveling! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice Face Painting Kit. What is more fun than face painting? I say painting your niece and nephew's face and then sending them home to mom all riled up. lmao From the second I told them what I had they were super excited. The paints went on nice and smooth, all I had to do was add a little water. The kit came with paint brushes and a sponge and an eye shadow type applicator. There are direction on the box but I chose to go on you tube and pintrest to look for designs. There are tons of things you can do with these paints. By far the funnest for me was returning my niece and nephew to their mother as a Elsa and a puppy. This kit is SO fun! I definitely recommend this face painting kit to any one looking to keep little kids happyI received this cool face painting kit at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. The following is a product description from the manufacturer.
BEST QUALITY: Just look at what our customers say! Vibrant colors that don't smear or crack! At 4 grams each color you get much more paint than other kits!
CHOICE OF 2 KITS: The original kit with 3 primary colors plus black, white, green, pink & purple OR the NEW KIT with orange and brown (no pink & purple). At this low price why not by both kits - you will have much more paint than other kits!
PROFESSIONAL FORMULA: The same formula used in professional face paints at a very low cost! THE BEST CHOICE for any kids party or just as good for adults sporting events and parties. A PERFECT GIFT for all the family! ALSO INCLUDES a range of applicators as well as a thick and a fine brush!
SAFE TO USE on your little bugs' sensitive skin. FDA approved, vegan, paraben and lead free. Tried and tested by our customers with no problems on their kids with sensitive skin!
100% MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE only from Portal R&M. If you're not 100% happy we will refund you | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good for freezing herbs, undecided on baking. I used this pan once to make cupcakes and it didn't turn out too great, they stuck to the pan and I ended up with two part cupcakes, top and bottom. I didn't spray it with oil or use papers so I'm not sure that it wasn't my fault. I waited awhile to remove the last few and it seemed to work better once the cakes cooled, they didn't fall apart. The second time I used it to freeze herbs. We recieved a lot of cilantro in our CSA order and I wasn't able to use it right away so I decided to freeze it by packing the leaves in the muffin cups and adding water. It worked out really well for this purpose, the portion size was perfect and the 'cubes' were easy to remove and store in a ziploc bag in the freezer. I think if I used paper liners or sprayed the mold and waited for the cupcakes to cool it would have worked good for baking. They definitely cooked okay, just didn't release too easy the way I attempted. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Although the quality was great, they were far too big to use on . I bought these to use at a fair for face painting. Although the quality was great, they were far too big to use on a child's face. It was a disaster, the kids were so excited and I couldn't use any of them. There is a young child pictured in the packaging so I assumed they would be fine for kids. They weren't even close, they were far too big. I've never written a negative review and it upsets me to do so. But the disappointment it caused when I was unable to use them for the work was awful. Again, they're fine for older kids, with more like adult size faces but not for little kids. I just wish I knew this ahead of time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So helpful for me. I have always hated to make bias tape. Every Christmas my children like to make gifts for one another, and this year two of them wanted to make doll clothes for siblings. We needed a lot of bias tape. So, I decided to grab one of these, plus a smaller size.
It made all the difference in the world!
1) It turned two separate folding/pressing steps into one.
2) It protected fingers from the steam of the iron, thus allowing my daughters to help make the bias tape.
3) When used steadily, it made very even bias tape.
Note: The created bias tape is not folded in half by this tool. It only folds the edges to the center.
Keep in mind, this is nothing fancy like a bias binder or a multi-size binding tool. A separate tool has to be purchased for each size of bias tape desired. One reviewer said she could make tape easier on her own, and I can easily see that being the case for some seamstresses. I have about twenty years of sewing experience, but I have never been good with bias tape. So this helps me. I did use it in combination with a shape-cutter ruler that allowed me to cut even strips very easily. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
this advent tree is a good size and the drawers are large enough for several . Firstly, this advent tree is a good size and the drawers are large enough for several candies or a small toy. It is unfinished as described, and I was prepared for that. I am, however, disappointed with the quality of the construction. It came out of the box with a knob broken off that had to be glued. None of the drawers are sized properly for the holes. All of them are loose and wobbly. Two of them are cracked and there is one place on the front that is missing a small chunk of wood. If I didn't need this right away and if I didn't also have the time this weekend to fix it, I would send it back. It is not worth the price for the condition that it arrived in. Spend the extra money and get one that's better constructed unless you have the time and skill to fix this thing up, because it needs a lot more than just a quick sand and paint job. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product, where can i buy it in 10 lbs blocks..lol. OMG!! where has this stuff been all my life! Yes it is a little on the expensive side but for what it can do and does, its a great product to have!!!
I just fixed my dads "TV EARS" with it, they are a wireless head set that is used for watching TV, by people with hearing problems. he is 90 and stubborn as a mule, hates his hearing aids so he'd rather crank the tv as load as it goes.. .lol so we got him the head set which works great but must be made out of recycled soda cup lids or plastic coffee stirring sticks because both "arms" snapped within one year. He used tape to hold them together but it was flimsy and weird looking plus with the thin, as cheaply made as the rest of the thing, wires running through the arms, it was only a matter of time before they broke as well. Enter Sugru! What a life saver. it works perfectly, holds strong and has a lot of flex and support. My only regret was not putting a small piece of wire or paper clip around the arms first, to help hold them stiff, then put the Sugru on over them. I was just afraid that the wire would end up poking through the Sugru over time but... oh well... it was my first ever time using this stuff so I was Naive, forgive me! maybe I will add them later if need be. but for now, this stuff is holding like a champ, I almost want to coat the whole item in Sugru to keep them from ever breaking again... well, I would if Sugru were cheaper...lol
not that im knocking the price. its worth it but it is costly, same as a caddy is worth the price but not everyone can buy one or two or three! If you want quality, you have to pay for it! lol. Anyhow, Thanks Sugru, I will be looking for more uses in the future! you've made a life long fan! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These are working great for me so far. These are working great for me so far! I bought this set as I was getting into paper cut art. I mostly only use one of the knives but I'm excited to develop different cutting techniques as I get better at this craft in general. One potential drawback/heads up, the case is screwed shut with plastic pins and in order to open it I had to break them. Once they are removed (however you manage to do that) the hinge works nicely, and the front clasp keeps it all closed. The blades are against a magnetized strip which is great as it keeps them in place. The grip is easy to unscrew and load with a different blade when you want to switch. All in all, a functional, useful set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fun little pen. I got this originally for pyrography on rod grips. I've been using it lately on wood too, I've been having a lot of fun with it. It works great. No, you won't have trouble with tips getting stuck or breaking if you follow their simple directions. Wait till it's cooled to change tips, and periodically lube with dry graphite.
My hand doesn't get too hot holding it. I've worked for a few hours at a time at its max setting, and never felt the need for a glove or towel or anything like that. I am however deducting a star for the crummy power cord. First, it's way too short, maybe 3 or 4' at most. So, unless you're sitting on the floor next to an outlet, you'll need an extension cord. And second, the thermostat is way too close to the pen. Maybe a foot at most. So you're constantly dragging, picking up, banging around the thermostat as you try to work. It's better if you wrap the cord over your arm, but seriously, it should have never been made that way to begin with. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Did not work on plastics. I have used these minis for 4 projects so far, with fairly negative results:
1) a busted wooden frame for a painting - success
2) a broken plastic refrigerator shelf - failure
3) a broken plastic bracket for a file-folder holder - failure
4) connecting sticky velcro tape to fabric in my car's interior - failure
In both cases with plastic, the dried glue easily peels off the plastic (not good). The reason I still give 3 stars is that (a) the glue's official description does not say that it works on plastic and (b) I'd already tried super glue on the velcro tape, which had also failed, so the Gorilla Glue was being added to a gumpy mess of adhesives. Maybe it wasn't fair to expect it to work. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This product seemed like an excellent option for my torn up brown leather . This product seemed like an excellent option for my torn up brown leather couch. I have 2 large dogs whose constant jumping on and off the couch had really messed up the leather. There were a few spots on the base of the couch that I was able to patch up with this product and they are well disguised and the tape is holding up wonderfully! I believe if I had not additionally needed to use this product on a high traffic area of my couch it would have been perfect. Unfortunately for me, the dogs had torn up some of the edge of the seat of the couch and I thought this may just fix those rips too. It did not hold up to the constant movement and stress put on it by the dogs (understandably). When I removed the first over-stressed patch there was a very sticky residue left on the couch edge its self, which I was entirely unable to clean away. I have since been re-applying new tape because I cannot leave it uncovered - it is just too sticky and gluey. This product is absolutely great and super affordable for any non-traffic leather repairs, not a great option for a spot that may get any action. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
You Get What You Pay For. I bought this machine from an owner because I wanted to get into fusing and lampworking. The owner provided the original purchase documents and I was able to confirm that the machine was only four months old. She said she was selling it because she wasn't getting the hang of lampworking. I used it for the first time two months after I purchased it and most of my pieces shattered in the kiln. I created another batch of beads and a few of these shattered as well. I looked up the model on the Internet and saw that other users were having issues with this model...something to do with the coils in the lid if I recall. This kiln is sitting in my garage holding down a stack of poster-board. I did my research and purchased a Jen-Ken model that has worked great. Perhaps I purchased a dud, but this kiln is priced a couple hundred dollars below what other jewelry kilns are going for. You can pay a lot more; I'm just saying what worked for me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for my needs. I don't have a lot of strength in my hands right now. Manufactures of some of my medications package single use meds in mylar wrapping so that there is no way I can get into them without using my teeth. I ordered these blunt small scissors to keep with my meds so I can cut open the mylar wrapping. I realize that manufacturers use these methods to keep their product fresh, but I need superhuman strength to get into them. The price was low enough that I can order more if these don't hold up. They look as though they will hold up if not used for heavy duty cutting. I'm sure these have many uses, but for what I needed them for, they are perfect. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Always a good reminder. Sometimes we forget that spirituality is founded in being a good person, not only to ourselves and our family and friends, but also to the other people we meet in our daily life. I think that if you were to go back into history and followed Jesus Christ around, you would have seen him treating people and the animals and plants of the world, with love and kindness whenever possible. That is why I love this little statue. It reminds us that God is within us, we only need remember to share with others.
It is a very well built item, and the one I bought a few years ago, but gave to a friend, is still in perfect condition on his back credenza. It is a great reminder that we are good, and worthy of a love that is all around us. We only need to choose which loves to share with. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product. Awesome product. I have had this for about 2 years now and it still does the job very well. It has been through some heavy use. Unless you are trying to put tons of glue on something, this precision tip is great for even large projects. One simple, yet huge advantage is the fact that I don't have to set it on its side or use some little prongs near the tip whenever I need to set it down. If you have a few dollars and will use a glue gun often, this is worth every penny. If you're only looking to use it for one or two projects (which I doubt) or simply don't have a few extra bucks to spare (because not everyone would like to invest in art tools) then a gun from your local dollar store will probably do. I have had a few of those cheap ones burn out in my hand before so watch out, otherwise this glue gun is worth it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not happy with the description at this point or the photo . I thought this skin was going to be smooth as noted in the description. It actually has small creases in the skin and not smooth as I would think the word "smooth" would represent. My wife is an artist and draws, inks, and paints on smooth hide. I'm not sure she can do this at this point as she is testing it out today. It also came folded instead of rolled and has fold marks in the hide which will not show flat when she inks a portrait. Not happy with the description at this point or the photo that was shown. Customers rely on an accurate photo and description to make their decision on buying the product. If this product doesn't work for her then we end up spending more money trying to find the right "SMOOTH" skin for her to use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great investment. I took a poster to my local craft store that was advertising 50% off custom framing. After picking three matts and a very simple frame the girl told me it would cost $450.00. Seriously! So I figured I would invest in one of these puppies and frame everything sitting in my house. I chose this one because it was middle of the road cost and worked on larger pictures. After watching the video about five times, I'm a slow learner, I jumped right in. I highly suggest, if you want to double Matt, to buy the proper tape. I tried to rig it, and it wasn't pretty. I gave it four stars instead of five only because it doesn't do fancy corner cuts, or at least didn't cover it in the video. Also, I wish it came in a wider box so you can store it without removing screws, but this is a very sturdy item, and now I can get frames from yard sales or thrift stores. I plan on saving a lot of money down the road | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great with some work. I bought this as I am buying more and more skeins that need to be wound. It's one of the least expensive options for hand winding yarn, and as such has a few problems.
Pros: Small(ish) balls of yarn. A standard Red Heart Super Saver yields either a carefully rolled ball, or two comfortably wound balls (this is both a pro and a con). One of the least expensive options around. Hand crank for more control. Fits up to 2.5" tables. If you store yarn on toilet paper rolls, they fit easily on it. (My friend who has this same one does that, I however do not.)
Cons: Small(ish) balls of yarn. For me this is more of a pro but some may find it a hinderance. (Example: the small balls fit three easily in my crochet tote for working when out and about.) The metal arm is VERY loose. It needs support else it flops around and make rolling balls very difficult. I found some rubber stoppers that fit on enough to help keep the handle stable.
Final thoughts: With some work, this is a great and cheap option to roll balls and help prevent the dreaded "yarn barf" that some skeins easily provide. Just keep in mind it will work wobbly right out of the box, so remember to help support the metal arm. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Chip Carving Success. I bought this set after trying to carve letters for a sigh with a st of chisels (with very poor results). I watched a YouTube video on chip carving and was mesmerized. When the set came, I could tell that they were nice and sharp. I had laid out a few letters to practice on...curves had been my worst result. So, after attacking the wood with these knives, I stood back and was amazed. Not perfect by any means, but, oh, so much better than the chisel carved letters. I was ecstatic! The more I practice, the better the letters get. Those curves are still tricky, but I am definitely getting better! Thank you FlexCut and Wayne Barton! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Ideal glue for gluing table tennis (ping pong) rubbers to your blade. As many others have found, this product is great for gluing table tennis rubbers to a blade. While I do seal my blades and then slightly roughen the surface with 120 grit sandpaper, this glue provided good adhesion, yet is easily removed. Unlike traditional glues, when used for this purpose, do not let the glue dry before sticking the rubber on the blade. I have gotten bet results by putting a thin layer of Tear Mender on both the blade (first) and rubber using a sponge applicator, then putting the rubber on the blade, then using a 3/4 inch dowel to roll over the rubber to press it down firmly and remove excess glue. I also usually put a stack of heavy books on top until the glue dries. Price is certainly right, and as I said, it's easy to work with, both when gluing and also when removing rubbers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
great stuff. I love this glue. I use it for crafting items, and this is a dream. It requires very little for most tasks to hold extremely well. Also if this glue spills it tends to turn into a solid rubber glob, that can just be rolled off fingers. What has sold me on this product is that it doesn't seep through things like felt when sticking areas together, and then not ruining the outside look of the item I'm making/building. One draw back, I find (but only when the bottle is nearly finished) is that the thick consistency can be hard to squeeze from the bottle, giving you a little cramping in your hand. I recently ran out of this and my local store doesn't carry this brand anymore, so I bought Arlenes Tacky Glue (pen style) and 'Arlenes clear gel tacky glue'. Neither stuck well at all, and both soaked right through the felt to stain the outside of the felt. Go with this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not enough variety of colors for my taste (I should have paid more attention to the picture. This is comparable to any other washi tape in quality; I didn't have any concerns about that. I can't say I would purchase this again as the selection is not as varied as it is set up to appear in the photo. 6 of these are red but from the photo, it's not quite so obvious. I was looking for a variety of colors and should have counted these to see but I thought some were more orange but there is no orange. They are red and one is a bit more like maroon. There's just too much of one color for my taste but if you like red a lot or you like to have similar colors, this would be great for you. I just prefer more variety and didn't notice that there was so much red with it being separated by other colors in the photo. I received it at a discount for my honest opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love that these come with twelve rolls and a variety . There is so much you can do with washi tape, anywhere from scrapbooking to doing your nails! I love that these come with twelve rolls and a variety of looks. I also love the colors and designs that come together. They are very unique but a wonderful variety. The washi tape itself is everything I was looking for! I have never used washi tape before so I have nothing to compare it to, but I have had so much fun with it already. This is a product I will always have on hand.
DISCLAIMER: I received this item for free or at a discounted rate, in exchange from my unbiased review. The price that I paid was not factored into the review. The review is simply concerning the quality and functionality of the item I received. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfectly shaped, perfect size bath bomb every time. IMO, this mold is the perfect size for bath bombs. I particularly like how sturdy it is (specially compared to silicone or plastic molds), so I can squeeeeeze as hard as I want to get a perfectly packed bath bomb without disturbing the shape. Cleanup is a breeze (nothing sticks to this baby!). They are a bit pricey, but well worth the investment if you're someone like me who makes a lot of bath bombs and doesn't like to fuss with molds that bend or crack when you squeeze them. I do plan to buy a couple more (so each kid can have their own when they help), but one is all you need and I can see them lasting for a long time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Total waste of money. Just received this in the mail today. Never have a I seen such a cheap product. You get a tiny piece of gauze, basically, and some powdered color canisters. I basically opened the box from Amazon, saw the product, and sent it straight to the trash. I wish I could submit a photo with my review so that I could simply show exactly what you're paying for if you buy this product. I'm not even going to waste any time with this as it clearly will not work.
Do yourself a favor and skip this one. If you're really curious, however, feel free to go to your local walmart and purchase some cheese cloth. Cut a square out of the cloth that is approximately 3 inches by 3 inches. Next go to the school supply aisle and look for the cheapest set of primary color acrylic paints - think thimble sized. Do that, and you basically will have this product. Some how from this, the burn in your seat is supposed to be magically repaired.
Finally, I seriously question the judgement of anyone who would feel compelled to write a positive review for this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
not as expected. I had the large hand mold full kit before ordering this, so I knew I only needed the mold. I really loved this kit and how it worked. I was thrilled to use it and have enjoyed making paper.
I thought this was the same hand mold from the complete kit minus everything else. I guess what I should have paid attention to was the photo, because the description doesn't say how short the sides of this mold are. It is about 1/5 the height of the other mold.
I had a horrible time trying to agitate the pulp in this, because it isn't deep enough and the pulp bunches up. There isn't enough water capacity to be able to stir the pulp around.
Also annoying, is that it doesn't come with the velcro strip to hold the mold together with the screen and grid, so I used some small clamps. The directions say to hold the mold together with your hands, but then I would be missing the necessary hand to pour in the pulp and agitate the pulp.
Between step 3 and 4, there are a couple of steps the "pamphlet" leaves out. I am not sure who this hand mold my be good for. I highly recommend the full-size kit if you need an extra hand mold. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amazing. I ordered this Super Sculpey around a month ago. First thing's first: Shipping was very fast, and my item was packaged nicely. (As a side note, if any students are reading this, I recommend grabbing your free year of Amazon Prime - many Amazon items can come straight to your door in just 2 days with free 2 day shipping.) Anyways, I used the Sculpey around a wire armature to create a doll. I am amazed with the results. Not only was the sculpey able stay in whatever shape I made it into, but after baking it, it looks amazing. I highly recommend this product. It makes no sense to me how something as effortless as Super Sculpey can turn into something beautiful. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Handy, but expensive. This adhesived paper is really handy. It's much neater than using glues, glue sticks, or spray adhesive. And it gives a more even layer of adhesive than I usually get with other glue methods, so my projects lay flatter and look a little nicer.
It's easy to use. I had trouble getting the backing off a few times, until I saw the hint about using a bit of tape to pull it off. That works great. Because this paper has a white core, I found that I had to hold my scissors just right to not expose the white edges -- but its not hard at all to keep the correct scissor angle. (I saw that there are special effects you can create using the white core, but my crafting is plainer than that.)
The Assorted Bright colors are nice and bright, except for a plain crayon green that doesn't seem to fit with the others. You can purchase packs of single colors, too. There don't seem to be any patterned papers available yet, so that may limit your options.
All in all, the product seems a little too pricey for my occasional crafting. I will consider purchasing more of this paper when I am going to be doing a lot of a paper crafting at one (such as Xmas cards) -- then the convenience will make it worth the price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Crafted with care and attention to detail. I've only just received it, and it is beautiful. The scent of leather from the moment I opened the package instantly transported me to summertime with the smells of oiled leather baseball gloves and freshly shorn grass. It is clearly a product of intent. No part is cheaply made, and it looks more than capable enough to stand up to a lifetime of use. The seller included a note that touched all of my sensibilities: Paraphrased: "All I want is to work and keep my reputation. Please communicate to me any issues at all!" It was very down to earth, and I appreciated it. I'll try to remember to update later, life is so fast. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The 8.5-in. Red Dot Left-handed Dressmaker Shears are a great product and I heartily recommend them. The 8.5-in. Red Dot Left-handed Dressmaker Shears are a great product and I heartily recommend them. Any person in the market for true, durable, and well-made left-handed shears/scissors ought to give serious consideration to buying this product. These shears' cutting edges keep their edges sharp no matter how much they are used. We have been using these L.H. shears for 3 years and the shears' cutting edges have hardly worn and are just as sharp as they day we unpacked them. We never needed to sharpen them in all that 3-year length of time. Mundial produce some very good products, and the Red Dot Left-handed Dressmaker Shears are certainly among their best. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amazing Scissors. These are some of the most comfortable and easy to use scissors I have ever found. For large craft projects or cutting heavy fabric, they are superb. Many scissors require a "break-in" period, where they feel a little stiff until you use them for a number of hours. The blade tension adjustment on these scissors makes that unnecessary. I was able to easily get the feel I was looking for right off the bat. The angle of the bent handle makes it perfect for cutting large pieces on a flat surface.
Having recently acquired mine, I can't attest to the longevity of the blade sharpness, but the titanium edge is extremely sharp and perfectly honed. The contour of the grip makes cutting for long periods effortless. Quickly becoming my favorite scissors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great set. Messy application. The first thing one must know is that this set stains terribly on clothes and it does not come off. I made the mistake of allowing my daughter to play with it as soon as she got home from school, her clothes got stained and I washed them immidietly and the paint did not come off. I had to throw away the clothes. Next time I will let her use them with clothes that I won't mind if they get dirty.
The set is great, it comes with 8 colors. The pots each have a plastic cover which is a little difficult to remove without scratching the surface or get paint on my nails.
The set also comes with two sponges, a paint brush, and two applicators. The applicators and the brush work great, it provides a smooth application.
I did not like the sponges as they absorb too much paint and it's difficult to remove the paint without having to run them in water for a few minutes.
My daughter loved the set. She made a mess but that is okay with me as long as she liked the set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
No thanks, I'll pass . I have to admit I'm a little amazed at the other 5 reviews concerning this product. I'm a super perfectionist and a fussbudget about directions and not pushing a product above its intentions as so many excited buyers of various Amazon items often do. (See my many other reviews)
But this item is certainly not in my mind anything that produces the type of amazement or excitement as products like InstaMorph or ThermoMorph ... and let me make it clear those were just 'excitement' product examples ... This compound is NOT trying to compete with those items and they are completely different with entirely different performance and finished non rubbery intention so don't be confused by my comparison.
But this product fails in my opinion to live up to it's OWN intentions and finished results ... The most satisfactory way to use this item could in my opinion be accomplished with any wad of the old fashioned type of bubble gum that dries semisolid, as we all remember finding under our school desks!
This product dries however to a rubbery but easily tearable kind of Pla-Doh wannabe ...kind of like a Pla-doh that was lacking a bit of moisture right out of the can. I think many of the reviewers used the item in a basic 'wad' format and it NEEDS to be that way for any type of project success.
As a test of what I'm trying to describe, make a quarter sized washer from this material as if you needed to replace the missing washer from your garden hose at the faucet screw on end ...
After 24 hours of drying time you will see you have the hose washer look, the weight, even the uniformity of a perfect 'doughnut' with a hole in the center if you've molded carefully ... but that's where the similarity to a true useful rubber ends ... This 'test' washer will tear like a dry english muffin in a grainy sort of way. It will compress and re-expand with gentle finger pushes but unlike rubber can be easily distorted by firmer presses even after drying.
Now a large 'wad' of this would certainly be stronger and probably useful when the finished blob look is of no concern because it will for example, be hidden.
At the truly high cost of this stuff and it's frail nature, Amazon sells MANY similar things that could do any of the listed jobs in the reviews and do it much better ... I do not think any of the reviewers are really 'veteran' hobbyists because there are just too many reasons for an experienced hobbyist to see the imperfect nature of this stuff compared to literally hundreds of other things that work much better.
A $4 tube of clear silicone will be worlds tougher, rubbery-er, and absolutely tear resistent after an equal 24 hour drying period. To like this product suggests that one has no idea of the new technology that has sprung up for incredible moldable puttys and clay like materials ... some, like Instamorph can literally be run over with an automobile safely. (moldable nylon)
Add to all of this the fact that regardless of how little material you might need for a job you have, you must cut open a foil packet and use what you need and then discard the rest, quite similar to relining dentures with the throw away rubbery mix you must use quickly and throw out the hardening remainder. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I have recommended to several people in my woodworking group. In my woodworking efforts I've tried several variations of double-backed tape (carpet, general purpose, purported to be specific for woodworking). However, this is the first double-backed tape that indeed holds pieces together solidly (such as template-to-wood for routing), and later, the pieces can be separated - and the residual tape adhesive removed - without leaving a residual tape glue stickiness to interfere with stains and other finishes. I have recommended to several people in my woodworking group. Now they tell me that they have found some other tapes that work as well, but as long as this tape serves me well, I will not go looking any further for anything different. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It was easy to cut and match to the shape of the . I had high hopes for this to repair a tear in the drivers seat of my new to me car. It arrived promptly, the color was what I expected. It was easy to cut and match to the shape of the tear. I cleaned the leather, per instructions and then simply unpeeled the plastic off the back of the patch and placed covered the rip in my seat. It looked OK, the color didn't match exactly, but I went into it knowing this was going to be the case. I even let it sit overnight..The next day I went for a drive, after gently getting into the car I drove to my destination. When I got out, the edges of the patch was sticky(so was my shirt), and my shirt was sticking to the edges. the edges of the "permanent" patch was lifting. When I got home I unpeeled the patch, way to easily, and cleaned up the sticky reminiscence...I guess you get what you pay for. Off to the upholstery shop. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Working well so far. I bought this product to try and make my own candles for the first time. I was unsure what type of wick to get and a lot of the descriptions of the products were confusing. I decided just to go with this product because I was making many different size candles and wanted to cut my own wicks. The product came in a plastic bag with a small sticker labeling it, but it seemed to be what I ordered.
The one complaint I had was that the wick kept twisting all around as I was trying to make my candles. This was probably because it came tightly wrapped in the bag so it had a curve in it. I tried every suggestion I could find online to keep it straight with some luck. In the end it turned out ok, can't say how straight my wick is because I can't see it anymore, but it seems to burn well so far. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Super Fun Moldable Plastic. <div id="video-block-R17BLMSQ0MRLL0" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/E1kQp%2BHzbaS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/01B6cyMhGrS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> Fun moldable plastic pellets! If you are like me you will love this. You heat up water put the beads in and then start to mold. If you do not like what you made well reheat the water and start over it is just that easy. You will love the fact that this is so fun and easy. Also just a heads up after putting it in the hot water do not worry if you can't get it totally out of the container what I have found is that it is easy once it cools off again. This is great fun for kids they will love to squeeze and knead this pliable plastic. It is great entertainment!
If you found my review helpful please mark it as helpful if you have found it less than helpful feel free to drop me a comment and I will provide feedback to the best of my ability.
I did receive this product at a promotional rate in exchange for my unbiased honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Four yearold princesses everywhere will rejoyce!!! Rediculously glittery. Follow the directions and you will be fine. I bought this at a local craft store as it was much cheaper there.
This works great if you follow the directions. Shake well, for a few minutes, and shake periodically while working with it. Like metallic paints, the nozzle tens to clog. You are putting large particles through a small orifice. This stuff sprays on pretty thick as it is, if they went any larger, it would spray so heavy that it would be unusable. Keep a rag or some paper towels handy so you can spray with the can inverted (upside down) to clear the nozzle. You will lose details in what ever you are spraying because it will fill in shallow outlines.
This stuff is amazingly glittery. The product is aptly named. Consider the clear sealer to prevent glitter from transferring to other stuff. It does rub off slightly (not much, but enough to be annoying). The surface is also pretty rough, the sealer smooths it out a little. Use a few light coats and you should be good. Watch out for other sealers/clear coats. The glitter blast clear sealer is designed with less volatile solvents to prevent melting the plastic base of the glitter and causing a yellowing.
The glitter takes up a significant portion of this product, so it does not go as far as a can of regular spray paint, as expected. Also the can size may be deceiving, there is not much more volume than the smaller Testors style cans used for model cars and stuff. It covers maybe 1/2-2/3 of what one of those cans will.
Don't listen to the bad reviews. Follow the directions, use some common sense, and you will be fine. If you have never used a spray paint before, this stuff will definitely be a challenge. You may want to try painting a broken plastic toy or appliance with some cheap spray paint or watch some videos to get an idea of how to spray paint if you want it to look decent. Be forewarned, you will need to move quick as it sprays out thick and small parts will get blown around since the paint is heavily laden with glitter. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works well for paper and post card paper stock. I use the edgers for creating my own post cards and thank you cards. I love this set of paper cutters. It is great to have such a nice variety of edges in this set, allows me to create a lot of unique cards.
These Edgers are high quality and they are sharp. I always get a clean cut on the first attempt whether I cut thin paper or heavier card stock.
I have small hands and they are comfortable to use, but the holes are smaller than regular size scissors, so if you have large hands that is something to keep in mind. The thumb opening is 3/4 of inch wide and 1 inch long.
Overall, I am very pleased with the scissors and would recommend them.
Ali Julia review | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not difficult to open or close. What a wonderful pair of scissors. Contrary to some of the other reviewers, I find these scissors easy to open and close. If you are comfortable opening and closing a pocket knife and also pay careful attention to the diagram on the package, it'll take you about 30 seconds of slowly opening and closing these scissors to become proficient and comfortable. Then you'll be laughing at these other reviews just like I am. :)
I don't see any more chance of cutting yourself than with a pocket knife. Just like with a pocket knife, your fingers shouldn't be anywhere near the cutting edge when you open and close these scissors.
Closing is sort like like closing a pocket knife twice. You use one hand on the outside of one handle and the other on the outside of the opposing blade. You bring these together just like closing a pocket knife blade. Then you do it again, this time placing each hand outside of of each handle and then close those together. Easy. If you were to try closing the scissors in one big step, you just might need some stitches. I feel sorry for those who don't stop, look at the diagram, and understand how closing these work. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
J-mac, carving wax - 7lb slab. I received the item in good time and was a fair price. Not my first choice in wax, but it does the job. I haven't really used the wax yet, due to my other waxes. For the price, I will be buying again.
6-21-2016 update
Sorry for the long delay, things happen. I'm not going to say it's a bad wax, or a good wax. It's different on it's own. It is a very very soft wax. You can work it like clay, but yet you can melt it. If you are doing larger items, that are not thick based; you are going to need an armature to support. One of the main reasons why I work in wax, is to skip all that. I have bought a wax material, that looked just like this wax, from another company. That wax was twice as hard and holds detail much better. I would not use this for smaller items, unless your doing very simple design with not much detail. The wax is not what I thought! I'm not going to have a lot use for what I do. That being said; if you work in clay and want to try wax, this may be a good fit. So unless I got a bad batch, I can't really recommend it.
Craig | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
First Time User. "Practice Makes For Perfection". I used these rivets to make modifications to a cordless drill holster, that I wasn't using and turned it into my Fiskers axe holster. It's funny because I had no problems with installing 7 rivets on the holster, repositioning the belt loop, but when I was making a new axe blade cover I ran into problems with the rivets bending sideways. After ruining 3 or 4 rivets I found two answers to my problems.
First make sure you have a minimum of 1/32" longer rivet than the leather combined thickness. (Too long will cause problems too). Second, make sure the hole you make is a snug fit with the rivet, and of course use the correct setter. When striking the rivet with your hammer and setter, assure that you are holding the setter as vertical as possible and use a few light taps as apposed to hard hits.
I am by no means an expert on Tandy rivets but so far I have had good results with these medium size ones. It's also a lot of fun!
I order this item through Amazon from StecksStore and received the rivets and my rivet setter two days before the promised date. Right on!
I would give another star if there were some simple instructions. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
ehhhh...still looking. I'm on the fence with this one. I liked the design and theory behind the design but I have yet to make it work cleanly with beer bottles like the bud lime bottles. I couldn't tell if the cutting wheels just sucked or what but I tried single pass, a couple passes and varying amounts of pressure to it. I can't seem to get enough of a score that the hot/cold method cracks it along the line. The design itself isn't bad, fits a fair range of bottle sizes, the rollers roll nicely enough. Now that i think of it, maybe I got a return. I didn't get a sanding square and line although the hex key and all were bagged.
In fairness, I'm going to keep trying and work on the methodology. I leave it at 3 stars until I confirm this is not all that it's cracked up to be, then drop it down to 2 or even 1 star. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Waste. I have been using resin for several years now but not this one. I decided to try it and its awful! Its not really resin, but really a glue that you mix a hardener too. It feels like a light, cheap plastic when hardened. Not to mention I used a mold release and one off my molds is ruined because this stuff is not coming our. So a lot of wasted resin, a ruined mold, wasted charms, and time. Also it will not release all the bubbles. What the heck is that? So along with all the pieces that are now permanently stuck in my molds, I have peices that came out of silicone molds but they are so full of bubbles they look grey. And yes, I used my bbq flame, and a straw to blow out the bubbles and nothing worked. I don't have any of these problems with my other resin. Will never buy this again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Gorgeous Vibrant Color, Large Sized Bottle for Group Crafts, Fantastic Price. Bought this when doing a science night for a group of 200 kids. It's QUITE a bit of glitter but I was very happy to have some left over (not all the kids used this with their projects)
I recently used it to lightly dust the edges of pine cones for the holiday season, as well as other random craft projects. It's a beautiful shade of green, very vibrant and reflective and was a fantastic price at the time I purchased. The flecks are large (maybe about the size of a period at the end of a written sentence) and should not to be confused with the dust-like size of some glitter products. I would definitely buy this again and would highly recommend. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Discontinued but still the best out there. I love these boxes for my handmade soaps and I cannot believe they discontinued these. I can no longer find them anywhere but Amazon, especially in different styles. I'm happy that I can get a few more here while they still last, even if the modern festival print isn't my first choice. The sturdiness of the box, removable lid, matching papers, ribbon and tag lend a professional touch that puts the Wilton ones I was using to shame. Being not able to find these,I returned to the Wilton boxes and customers were complaining about the inferior quality and flimsiness. Please Martha Stewart...bring these back!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fun way to personalize letters, envelopes, packages, etc. I love this hand lettering kit!! It's so much fun to have something that I can use to personalize envelopes and everything and it looks SO NICE!! I love how there's two different fonts for the phrases and four sizes and fonts for the individual letters. I am a little worries about how long the stencils will hold up but I think it'll be ok as long as they're not abused. Some of the letters/phrases will have a little piece that will stick out and it's like it'll tear or rip off, but the material seems ok. Regardless, I love love love these and have used them a ton already! Just got them a few days ago. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
3 minutes is not a long time. Didn't meet my needs, may work for others.
I work with small figurines, 3 to 6 inches with a lot of undercuts. I have made molds (2 part and press molds) with air holes at all high points. Other products still leave air bubbles. I tried the AeroMarine because it is advertised as being less viscous and hostile to bubbles.
Long story short The pot time before solidifying was too short for my needs. I was unable to fill any 2 piece molds (full figure - 1/2 to 1 ounce volume or body parts - arms, legs at 1/10 ounce volume). I mixed a 2 ounce volume of resin, mixed anywhere from 1 minute down to about 10 seconds and tried pouring through a 3 mm fill hole. AeroMarine always solidified in the fill hole before filling the molds.
This is probably a good product for fast production time on a shallow mold. It is not meant for detail work. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
VERY STICKY!! NOT WATER PROOF. This tape is indeed tenacious! The tape is clear with a slight fog and mat finish. It blends well with lighter fabrics. I used it to repair a torn truck cover. The ends of the tape have an offset from the backing that makes it easy to peel off the backing. If you cut the tape, be sure to cut after you peel back that section or prying lose the end will be very difficult. It would be so much better if the manufacturer did the split down the middle.
Note: this is a very small amount of tape, be sure you order enough for your application.
Update: It stuck very well, but the first rain, it all let go! NOT WATER PROOF! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The best double-sided tape. Scor-Tape is the best in the business. Easy to tear, super strong but never sticks to itself or make a gummy mess like other tapes. I just got it in the 1/4" width for convenience, I found myself often cutting the 1" width I normally buy. It's great that it comes in various widths (as well as sheets). If you're a card maker or scrapbooker, this is a must. It's great for shaker cards, for applying glitter or foils to die cuts, or to stick it to cardstock and then cutting an intricate die, peel off the backing and stick it to your project without a problem. Be aware that this is NOT foam tape, it's totally flat. For foam tape, I recommend the 3M. Love this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good glue gun. I love this glue gun. It has an on and off switch and a little stand. The stand doesnt do too much, but the gun heats up pretty fast and its not bad for its price. The only downside is that it didn't come with glue sticks nor did it specify what kind was best for this glue gun, but Im not taking off any stars because of that. I love using it for crafts. This might just be the glue sticks themselves but it doesnt do so well on wood, cloth, and some types of really smooth plastic. I tried hot gluing some seashells onto a large bowl I got from Walmart but they popped off after a while. Im thinking this had more to do with the actual glue rather than the glue gun though. Overall good glue gun. If it breaks Ill probably either buy this again or run to CVS and buy a cheap one there. Pretty decent for its price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sticko Halloween acetate stickers. Amazon has a very good selection of hard to find Sticko. Sticko is a very unique brand of stickers because there are so many different kinds. Many styles are not available in stores so Amazon is the place to shop. These Halloween stickers have never been seen in stores where I live. I was very happy to find them here. I'm recommending these to anyone who makes cards, scrapbooks, or for putting in trick or treat bags. Cute witches are hard to find and these definitely fit that bill...not scary or ugly. If you want to use these in a paper craft project you'll be very happy with them. Sticko quality is very outstanding with bright colors and fabulous designs. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sparkling inclusions. It was hard to tell from just the pictures but this clay has shimmery flakes that are much larger than I was expecting. I created a test piece, as I do with every color and type of clay I purchase, I was excited to put those flashes to good use. I mixed up some translucent clay with opal-like colors (used powders from the Jacquard sampler I also purchased from Amazon) the duo red blue is perfect for this technique and flamingo pink and then carefully swirled pieces of the lightened colored translucent clay with this clay. I created several shapes and then covered rank piece with a very thin layer of uncolored translucent clay. This added to the faux opal illusion and ensured that none of the flakes would stick out of the piece's surface after baking and sanding. The pieces are tumbling away in my rock tumbler along with plastic bonded abrasive media (from Otto Frei). If they turn out the way I hope I'll be the greatest tiger in the jungle :).
All chattering aside this is yet another wonderful Sculpey clay giving my creativity new areas to explore. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
First week, 3 fires and counting. So far it has caught a piece of cardstock on fire and 2 pieces of wood. The laser dial is barely, BARELY turned at all. Like to the point where it almost doesn't even register that it is getting power. I don't know what I am doing wrong. It engraves a bit, LaserDRW (crap program it comes with) has error pop up about not being connected, then it starts engraving a few mm right or left of where it should be restarting. That is when it isn't just going in the same spot on a loop until whatever is under it catches fire. Oh or when it decides randomly mid engrave task to stop engraving, hurl itself across the engrave area and slam itself to the upper right engraving area corner repeatedly while the motor is screeching!
Why not just use the CorelLaser program it comes with? Because it won't start in my computer. I have CorelDraw 12 and tried Corel v8.
For nearly $500, this is absolute BS. I don't care if it is considered a cheaper laser. For $500, I should get more than a house fire hazard. I am going to save to get a laser cutter that wasn't vomited out of a factory somewhere. I am emailing Amazon next to see about getting my money back on this pile of scrap. Do yourself a favor and just leave lit candles next to your curtains and a stack of cash.
I wish Amazon would let me cuss in reviews...
UPDATE: My husband is a tinkerer more so than I, and he seems confident that he fixed it. It was something to do with misaligned mirrors he says. I know that he switched out something with the water pump, tweaked the power dial, removed the floor and realigned the mirrors, but do not know specifically what else was done. It was something to do with misalignment and the distance from the laser to the floor where you put things to be engraved. But it does seem to be working now. I told him I planned to send it back and replace it or get a more expensive one, but he says this one should be working fine now. Since he readjusted it, we have been able to successfully run wood, ply wood, heavy cardstock and etch into glass. We are trying acrylic sheets next.
Other posters have said you need to be able to tinker if you have this machine. In our case, that was definitely true, but it is working now without causing fires. Corel Laser still isn't working, but at least the laser seems to be working properly now. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I really really wanted to like this product - it's got a very innovative and. I really really wanted to like this product - it's got a very innovative and, in theory, easy way to punch a decorative edge AND create a circle at the same time. However, it's not all that easy to line up the punch with its base plate and clean cuts are not guaranteed. Plus I punched three 6" circles through standard card stock and halfway through the third circle the cuts that did come out well were no longer clean edged. I have four cartridges and had near identical results with all three. As an experienced paper crafter I did expect to have better results and was pretty disappointed that I wasn't able to consistently achieve the final look that was promised by the design of the tool. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
lots of grommets. The one star reviews are pretty accurate. The pliers are bad. However, I gave it 3 stars because there are a lot of grommets for a decent price.
Personally, I used the pliers as more of a hole punch, since it did get the grommet though the paper I was working with. then I used actual pliers (not these) to bend down the backs so that these pliers could finish the job, The back is not attractive, but thankfully I do not need it to be.
I am happy with the amount of grommets I received (Similar grommets at Walmart were $2.50 for 15). and they were the size I needed. I don't know if they are good quality for grommets, as I have never worked with them before, but I thought they were fine for working with paper. If I need to work with grommets again, though, I will buy a different set of pliers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
OK, Confusing instructions. My daughter gave this to her sister for Christmas, because all her friends had one and she likes to make these bracelets with her friends without the loom...thought the loom would make it more fun. She opened it and was immediately frustrated because the loom inside looks different from the picture and the instructions didn't seem to fit the loom inside. The loom was unusable the way it came out of the box, so it sat around while she thought about it and I processed a return with Amazon. Ultimately, one of her friends who had a similar loom told her she needed to take the loom apart and reconnect it to make it usable, but by this point she had made more bracelets without it and it had lost it's appeal. It was a disappointing Christmas gift because of the poor directions and the way it looks nothing like the one on the box or instructions (color or otherwise). I find the rubber bracelets annoying to wear, as they pull your skin and any hair that you may have on your arm just like a rubber band. We returned it and plan to focus on the bracelet kits with yarn or embroidery thread. Amazon did make the return very easy...just waiting on the refund. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Terrible product, not possible for kids. This quite possibly could be the biggest waste of money. Made for ages >8 yet there is no way possible for a kid to make this kit. My child is crying as she is so upset and frustrated trying to put this Christmas gift together. The tape doesn't hold, the material is lacking, the colored pencils won't even write on the fabric. We've tried using our own glue and tape and yet still there is no way to get the hair as shown in the directions. I'd love to see a video of an adult from your company getting this done correctly, because I'm not sure it's possible. Maybe our expectations of a kid's doll making kit are too high. Fun activity turned into a disaster. Do not buy unless looking for a headache. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Well made & Very comfortable. I have a pair of Descente Airgel Short Finger Cycling gloves, & a pair of Sugoi gloves. But these Giros beat them all for fit, comfort & function. The padding is just right, not too thick, not too thin. I had numb palms using the Descente gloves but I had no issues with these Giros.
Do take note of the sizing issue. Based on the chart I'm a sized M but experience told me to get a L. Large just fits my hand.
The velcro is a bit on the weak side. It will hold but it doesn't give you the secure hold feeling. Also, the Pittards palm material is on the thin side, not sure how long it will last.
PS, got these as a present. :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pretty good selection of paper. I bought this set of scrapbooking paper because I had a handful of valentine's themed crafts I wanted to make but I only had typing and construction paper. I wanted something varied with cute patterns that I could continue to use throughout the year. This paper is good quality and I like the majority of the patterns. There's a handful of pages that probably won't work for a lot of crafts because they're pretty scrapbooking-specific design (room to write things, little windows to place mementos and photos rather than a basic pattern). I'm pretty pleased with this purchase because it's what I wanted for a better price than Martha Stewart or other products. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for craft paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
You have to bludgeon it. I customize vinyl figures as well as create my own sculpts with Super Sculpey. It sticks to the vinyl and allows me to alter a figure very effectively.
Sculpey can be baked to harden at 1/4 inch per 20 min. at 275F. Its not best to bake a solid sculpt of sculpey in the oven, for it will take hours and you risk cracking and maybe breaking the master from excessive heat. For original figures, I build a sketch model made of wires and aluminum foil and adjust it until it looks somewhat my vision's masterpiece. Then layer 1/8" thick of Sculpey in small sheets (used a roller and a knife) and mold out the shapes and add more 1/8" sheets for intended detailling. Its like building an aluminum skeleton and sculpey is the flesh that covers it. Then 20 minutes in a convectional oven and BAM! My master is ready.
Some might say that Super Sculpey is brittle and stale when they first buy it and crumbles in their hands. Well, I'm here to tell you that THAT'S normal and Sculpey lasts a lifetime. Its like a Bazooka Joe bubble gum that comes brittle but after you chew it, it becomes soft. Same here but you have to beat it with a mallet, activating the chemicals and then the pieces will get soft and united again. It will stay soft too until you bake it.
I give this 5 stars. Here is a pictured demostration of crumbly Sculpey turning into soft polymer clay after a good bludgeoning. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
There is no easier way to emboss. The Cuttlebug embossing folders are the best of all worlds. They emboss cleanly, can be used in most larger die cutting machines and they're inexpensive. I use mine in a Sizzix Big Kick. They are plastic folders with a positive image on one side and a negative on the other. Sandwich paper between, put it through the machine and voila! You have your image
The area the larger folders cover is a quarter sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper, just the right size for a small card or a panel on a larger card. This particular design looks good as is or colored in with chalk or markers.
The most dynamic method, however, is to use a brayer to ink the negative of the folder, insert the paper and roll it through the machine. What you get is the raised image the color of the paper and the background the color of the ink. It is gorgeous.
Some of the most effective uses come from embossing white paper and doing nothing at all other than adding a sentiment or a couple of embellishments. It can be quite elegant. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not just for crafting. The K&Company smash pads are intended foremost for use with smash books. I had never heard of smash books before I purchased this pad, but apparently they are a newer form of scrapbooking or journaling in which one tapes or glues smash pad papers along with pictures and a variety of other ephemera into notebooks (I'm probably simplifying here). I'm not crafty and do not have a smash books, although the ones I've seen online are often quite cute.
Instead I purchased this product simply to use as a regular note pad. The pad features a variety of retro designs - 10 different ones distributed over 30 pages. The designs often have a prompt that suggests what one might write on them, or other cute sayings (my favorite is "jotty jotty jot"). The cards are cute and colorful, and the paper is high quality. I use them to take notes or jot down reminders about the various projects on which I'm working. In terms of cost, they're not much more than a blank notepad, an they're certainly more fun to use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for Shower. These little cards are really cute. I bought 2 packs to put on a board for a spin-off of a traditional "guestbook" at my baby shower. Guests wrote their parenting advice and well wishes on the little cards and placed them in the envelopes, I kept all of them to reread later and scrapbook. The cards are perfect size to write a quick little note, but I doubt you could fit much else on them. I'm sure they could be mailed, but I'd be afraid of one of them getting lost due to how small the envelopes are. The cards are thick cardstock, and are actually quite a bit pinker than it shows in the picture. I imagine they'd also be great as small gift cards. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Counterfeit. ABSOLUTELY DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SELLER. My friends all had the rainbow loom. It was awesome, and I wanted one immediately. When the loom arrived, I was extremely excited. I opened the box, and in front of me was a poorly designed, misspelled "Rainbow Loom" box. I assumed that because the designers were foreign, maybe they couldn't spell, and they were bad designers, whatever. I opened the box, and all the pieces were there, it seemed to be fine. I started playing with it right away, and realized how cheap it was. The loom was sharp and rough. Also the hook snapped twice: once when I was trying to move the clear rows around and was using the bottom of the hook, and the second when I was simply hooking the rubber bands and the top part broke. I just ignored it and started using a crochet hook. One day, my friend came over with her loom. It was in amazing condition- her hook was strong, and her loom was smooth and thick. I was stunned. Why was hers so nice when mine was so cheap? I continued using my loom and again was trying to move the clear pieces around. This time I didn't want to break anything, so I watched a video. The person said to just pull the clear pieces up with your fingers. It popped off easily for her. I tried the same, and my whole loom split in half. I was flabbergasted. Did I just happen to get the worst loom in existence?! I then read the reviews on amazon to see if anyone else had the same problem. Sure enough, people did, but I also found out that many people got counterfeit looms with misspelled words on the front, and poor design that looked like a first grader had done it. I figured out that I had gotten a counterfeit loom like them, which is why it was rough and cheap, unlike my friend's. The actual rainbow loom is great, but you should definitely go find another seller, or just buy it from Michaels. Do not buy from this seller, because yours, too, could be counterfeit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product with excellent finish and adhesive. Great product with excellent finish and adhesive. STRONG adhesive. Which is good, but be prepared for it when installing.
I used this to repair my 2005 Honda Accord leather driver's seat, which was down to the foam cushion on the left bolster. Since more than enough of the surface leather material was generously supplied by Masta, I had more than enough to do a two layered application, which I recommend for people who are using this product for a seat repair.
Start by cutting paper templates to test fit the area (I used the actual package cardstock for my templates). Doing this will ensure you get the right contour and fit. I made a smaller patch first, to insert underneath the layer of the original leather, with the sticky side facing out. This allowed for a double-bond adhesive grip and improved the thickness in the area that had been worn down. Slide it into place, and THEN peal the adhesive backing off while holding it in position. This will prevent slippage while installing. I then applied the larger patch to the surface with enough coverage to adhere to the existing leather and grip the secondary smaller patch underneath. In this case, peal the adhesive backer off first, apply the patch at the stitch line of the outside of the bolster and gradually press into place.
The material patch is flat, but pliant, so if your seat has compound curves, you will end up with slack or a crease in your last area rubbed down. You can scissor-cut an inch or so, removing a thin V shape in the area and then the seam will line up without puckering the material. Be sure to tuck the seam edge into the bolster crevice and do your best to follow the original stitch line contours - this will hide the patch more smoothly with the seams hidden in the seat design.
I had to return my first order due to improper color match, so double check your material color carefully (return shipping cost me $8.00). I would use this product again for sure. Very effective, inexpensive, and easy to use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Much Smaller Than It Looks. They say 5 to 8 inches, but they fail to mention 2 to 3 inches is bare quill. In one feather's case half of the whole feather was just quill. I got these for a project and had even asked them to size them as close to one another as possible... which they did. I just wish they had stated that the measurement was of the feather as a whole and the measurements of what was not just quill as well. I can't use these feathers at all for my project, but maybe for something else. A bit disappointed, but they were helpful and it got here fast. The feathers used in the picture are definitely bigger (since I've had lots of time around turkeys and their feathers for my business). The picture ones are of nearly full wing feathers. What I received was more like the beginning stage of these. I'll load pictures when I can find my camera. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The packaging of the product leaves a lot to be desired. Very disappointed in the packaging. When I received my box this morning, I opened it and was surprised to see that the bag holding the fragrances was wet and oily on the inside and outside, and that my pouring pot was wet and oily, meaning the plastic bottles had leaked during shipment. Most of the fragrance bottles had lost enough liquid that they were only 1/2 to a little under 3/4 of the way full. The other issue was that the fragrances were not labeled correctly, it seems like maybe they were written on with sharpie, and because of the oil leak all of the written names had smeared off the bottle. So there is no way to tell what fragrance I am putting into the wax. Very disappointed because now I am not getting to use the full amount of product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It will eventually break, but until then it's great. In my experience yarn ball winders all break after a few years' use and I see no reason why this one might be an exception. I knit a lot and so my ball winders get plenty of regular use. There's one that's twice the cost of this one and I've owned it in the past and it broke too. So, this time I figured I'd try the cheaper one. There's no appreciable difference between the two. I've used it already for over 10 skeins. It's a bit wobbly and works most smoothly when you keep one hand on the metal arm so that it doesn't move up and down. Otherwise, I recommend this ball winder pretty highly since it's cheaper than the last one I had and works about the same. Keep in mind that I accept that my ball winder (no matter if I buy the more expensive one or the cheaper one) will break after 18 months to a year. The only solution to that that I see is to buy a wooden one as often found in yarn shops but I haven't wanted to pay that much. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
CONTAINS POSSIBLE CANCER AGENT. Nowhere on the Amazon page does it say that this glue contains a possible cancer agent, perchloroethylene. They didn't have a picture of the back of the box, so I couldn't see the warning label on the back. Furthermore, Amazon won't let me return it now that I've already received it!
There's a huge warning box on the very top of the back of the page that takes up like half the packaging. "WARNING: Possible cancer agent. Exposure may result in nausea, headache, confusion or instability. May be harmful by breathing vapors. Exposure may cause kidney damage." And then, it goes on for several more sentences about the health risks.
I would have never bought this if I had known I needed to use it in a well-ventilated area or that I would be handling a possible carcinogen, and now I can't even return it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy to use and make fake teeth with. So far so good! Used this to replace a molar while waiting to have the funds for an implant. Super easy to use and mold. I heated a mug of water for a minute and a half while refrigerating a second mug of water. After hearing, I dropped in some pellets and waited about 2-3 min and used a spoon to scoop them out. I made a little ball with my fingers and placed the instamorph in the space and used my fingers to smooth it all out and press it in. Make sure to bite down periodically while molding teeth to ensure a comfortable fit. Once I was happy with it I popped it out and placed it in the cold water mug and let it cool for about a min and tried the tooth on. I did use nail clippers to remove extra plastic and stick parts of the tooth I wanted to change into the hot water just until the spot was clear and I was able to remold that spot without changing any other part. I haven't dyed it yet to match but I am certainly please with the results!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Who is the genius who thought this up. Who is the genius who thought this up? I wish it was me. They're not re-inventing the wheel here, they've just made all those little broken things in your draw useful again with this moldable glue. Instructions are easy: after opening packet, you have 30 minutes to create or fix and then let it set for 24 hrs and you're good to go. It claims to be waterproof, heat and cold resistent, holds up to 4 lbs and can be used on a variety of materials. Tips and ideas can be found on their website (sugru.com). I used this to glue the sole of my boot. Ive paid a shoemaker previously ($35.00) and two years later? I have the same issue. I've used super glue but that only lasts a few weeks. I'm expecting great things and I will report back! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
PLEASE LOOK BEFORE BUYING. I was not pleased whatsoever with this item. I mean, do you see the fattest branch in the middle? And that limp branch on the bottom right of the tree, hahhaha I laughed so hard when I saw that. All in all, it didn't look at all like the picture from the item nor the from the other customer who posted pictures. I like hers better than mine! I want THAT ONE! There is also cracks on it (last picture)....? Idk. The pages are great. If you use a gel pen it won't go on to the next page or behind. I got this for a girl who likes to sketch and it seems like it can also be used for drawing. I'm still not sure if I want to give it as a gift and my friend... We shall see. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great wicks! I am a beginner at candle making . Great wicks! I am a beginner at candle making with essential oils. I used pint sized mason jars as the container and my main ingredient was soy wax flakes. These wicks were just the right size for this container, I didn't even have to trim them. The wicks light easily and stay lit until you blow or snuff them out. As advertised there is no smoke with this wick when lit and hardly any when put out. The wick stickers are a fabulous idea, but with using a mason jar it was a little difficult to get my hand in the jar to stick them down. I received this product discounted in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Pair of Scissors to Carry with You. I bought these scissors to carry in my handbag so that I would always have a pair of scissors with me. I do a lot of knitting and other creative things, and having scissors with me is something that's very handy. These are great to carry around in your bag or knitting bag because they have a cover that snaps on over the blades and keeps you and your bag, knitting and anything else they're near safe.
The blades are covered in titanium, which is harder than steel, and lets them keep their sharpness longer.
The finger holes are big enough that it's not difficult getting your fingers through them. Because both finger holes are the same, there's no right or wrong way to pick them up. Whichever way you happen to grab them, they're ready to go. They're also covered with a rubbery material that gives you a firm grip without slipping and sliding around. You always have control.
In addition to that, the whole design of the scissors is pleasing. I bought the blue ones, but there are several different colors available, including pink and (I think I remember) lime green. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good pencils. These are good graphite sticks. If you are new to the art/drawing world, graphite sticks/pencils are solid pieces of graphite with no outer wood covering, instead, these have a thin plastic coating that protects hands from getting covered in graphite powder. The plastic comes off when you sharpen the pencils just like normal. The one warning i have is to be careful when sharpening the pencils, since they are solid graphite when you sharpen it, it becomes powder graphite which if spilled on carpet or clothes can be really messy. so I recommend using a sharpener with a catch guard or something to avoid potential mess. But a plus to the powder is it can be used for shading in some neat ways. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Paper, aluminum dragonflies, dragonflies galore. Collector or newbie like me, this miniature dragonfly punch, small enough to fit into the palm of your hand, is a great little punch to add to your collection
Here's why:
1.) Inexpensive if you just want to experiment or test out your interest level.
2.) Finished product is an attractive miniature dragonfly, 3/4" wide, and 1/2" long.
3.) Thumb type punch, so easy to use.
4.) Punch is cute. (Cute factor ~ my own criteria.)
5.) Small, so easy to store.
But wait, there's more!
So sturdy, you can punch out dragonflies from soda cans. Voila! Aluminum dragonflies! Tip: By positioning punch upside down on soda can, you are able to more easily capture your desired colour or design.
Paper Use Tip: I use fashion or home decorating magazine pages for colourful dragonflies. Best results focus on the very brightest colours.
See my other punch, a butterfly, plus my review, here: <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Ek-Success-Paper-Shapers-Small-Punch-Butterfly/dp/B000MARJ1G/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Ek Success Paper Shapers Small Punch, Butterfly</a>
Last point: Reviewers mention using these smaller punches for: card making, cake decorating, confetti, jewelry, or other creative purposes. I use them for art collages. Any other ideas? I'd love to hear your ideas or experiences with these miniature punches.
Whatever your use, renjoy! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The brad pack you need even if you don't know you need it. You know those boring gold and silver tone brads you see at most retail stores? I don't because I have this colorful brad pack instead! In all seriousness, buy a few packs of these! Every time there is a project and I get these colorful brads out, I'm the envy of the party, with my gal pals demanding "WHERE DID YOU GET THOSE!?"! I would've never guessed that women would lose their minds over a pack of brads but alas, they do. Women are strange. Yes, I am a woman myself, and yes, women are still strange. And so, do yourself a favor and buy a few packs of these. Hand them out before the stampede commences. Safety matters, you know. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
U-nitt metal Jumbo yarn/wool ball winder hand operated capacity 9-10 oz. So if you have a plastic winder now- Throw it Away, Break it if you Have to for Your Husband's sake, But buy buy this one!
Oh it will wrap up a ball - showing you all the layers of colors of your yarn-nice to know which color is coming next. It will make a large ball up to 10 ounces-So nice. So nice.
Ladies Its Metal-So Strong and easy to use, the gears are so well tooled. Men love their cars, I think i want to be buried with this and the Amish wooden yarn swift.
I use it now and each time I thank my husband for not yelling at me for getting it. I love using it with the Amish style wooden yarn swift-Go All the Way and Get The Best system and be happy everytime you take it out of the box.
You know this is the Best System and it really doesn't cost much more than any of the others systems that you limp around with and have headaches each time you have to find a place to store it. Set up- a pain, get it untangles, get working ugh.
I think the price difference between this and other plastic & umbrella style swifts & winders systems was no more that $5 dollars extra for the Best when i got mine..i just could not refuse myself this luxury for 5 Bucks.
The Amish style wooden yarn swift is the best companion, works well, easy to set up, takes no room at all and folds down flat- a dream to store...Set up for Swift & Winder- less than 5 minutes and winds ball after ball easily getting all your yarn wround in less than 20 minutes-Really Awesome. Make Christmas Happen. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wicks are too thick. This may have been more of a buyer's mistake but I will still share my experience. My boyfriend and I love the candles from bath and body works. However, we hate how much wax gets left behind after we burn through them. So we had the idea of melting all the candles of the same scent down and pouring them into new glasses of the same size and filling them in with three of these wicks (the original candles were 3-wick candles). The process of making them was great but it was when we started burning them that we ran into problems. We found that the wicks were too thick and therefore burned too hot to the point where the candle actually exploded. So, if you are going to use these wicks, I highly recommend only using them to make 1-wick candles as they do burn hot and they do burn quickly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
ZERO INSTRUCTIONS. I am completely new at leatherwork and I'm buying a few tools to set up my shop. This tool seemed like a good deal and must be so simple someone, at some point, thought instructions were not necessary. I have an idea what it's supposed to be used for, so off to YouTube I go. Getting pretty aggravating with all of the stuff on Amazon that has very poorly or literally translations to the English language. Just read the description here. I search for the mfg. online and kept getting in a loop. This is an item that must be sold around the world under different brand names. Haven't tried it out yet but the construction seems on par with more expensive US made tools. As it would say in the instructions "I am thinking you would be having the very goodest day of working in the leather since when you boughted this tool for happiness and good charming. We speaking the English very ok today". | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect Scissors for Office & Work Environments. I've had pairs of EZ-Open Scissors/Box Cutter for home, office and science lab and these scissors are indispensable! I bought maybe a dozen back in 2006 and all are still kicking (although some have gone walking...jealous co-workers!).
PROS:
These are perfect for opening difficult plastic packaging, cardboard shipping boxes at both work and home (Amazon Prime levels of boxes), paper, wet baggies of gels in the lab, you name it.
It's handy to have both box cutters and scissors in one tool. Often both are required to fully open a package.
With my lab scissors, they often get wet, but I try to dry them off right away to keep the hinges from getting gummed up (a little isopropanol, or rubbing alcohol, will get rid of gunk).
I have not noticed any dullness with either the scissors or the box cutter after years of consistent use.
CONS:
On one of the pairs, the mechanism to retract the box cutter doesn't always work when you release it, but again, this didn't occur until I'd had them for years.
They get stolen. I'm only looking again because my last desk pair was recently "borrowed" and never returned.
I highly recommend these! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love this. First off I have to say I love this washi tape!! I use washi for tons of things like crafts, my pen pal letters and also in decorating my planner.. I have used wahi before that either doesn't tare easily , or its just hard all together to get off the Rolland put on. This washi is so great!! It comes off of the roll so easily, it easily tears and the tears are so perfect! Also, if you need to move it , it comes off so easily too without tearing the washi or any of the projects I had been working on. It also isn't to transparent, its a good consistency tape. I think this is such a great quality washi tape and it has so many uses, I just love it in my planner .. it looks so cute. The designs are also beyond beautiful. I love how all of the colors are in the same color family and they all go together all so well. I love the different patterns too. I will definitely be buying more of this washi tape and I would definitely recommend this washi tape to anyone who is into crafting and it is definitely a must have if your into planning. "I have received this product free or at a discount in lieu of my unbiased review" | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wrong Item Was Sent. I ordered the 0443 model of this glue gun which clearly states that it has a removable cord and I was sent the 0453 model instead which DOES NOT have a removable cord. If I had not wanted a removable cord, I wouldn't have ordered one. I need the removable cord for the job I do.
Here is the actual description of what I ordered:
Adhesive Technologies 0443 Two-Temp Glue Gun ...
Adhesive Technologies
Product Description
Hot Melt 2 Temp Cordless Glue Gun. Needle nozzle for precision gluing. Use any Full size glue stick. High temp for wood metal and glass. Low temp for foam lace and fabric. Removable cord. 40 watts. CAUTION: Melted glue will burn skin. Keep away from children.
From the Manufacturer
Product Description
Hot Melt 2 Temp Cordless Glue Gun. Needle nozzle for precision gluing. Use any Full size glue stick. High temp for wood metal and glass. Low temp for foam lace and fabric. Removable cord. 40 watts. CAUTION: Melted glue will burn skin. Keep away from children.
From the Manufacturer
This gun features a high or low temp option and can be used up to five minutes for even greater flexibility allowing you to get into those hard to reach places. With 40 watts of power, this full size glue gun also offers an insulated nozzle, a comfort grip, removable stand, 6 foot cord and a power on light for added safety. The Ad Tech 2-Temp is ideal for craft projects, paper arts, home dcor, home repair and more. Insert Ad Tech High Temp full size glue sticks and set the gun to high temp when working with wood, metal or glass, or insert Ad Tech Low Temp full size glue sticks and set the gun to low temp when working with foam, lace, fabric, or other delicate materials. The item has a cord but can be used up to 5 minutes without a cord. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love these Scissors. I have several pairs of scissors because I am an avid crafter, sewer, cook, etc. I have everything from cheap scissors that were $1 a pair to a beautiful pair of Ginger shears that I use for cutting cloth. These claimed to cut everything, which was intriguing. They were right. These scissors cut everything!! I have used them quite a bit in making headbands where I have cut everything from thick cloth to thin pattern paper and everything in-between. These scissors cut it all, and kept their sharp edge. I think if you are really interested in a pair of scissors to cut only material and you will be doing that a lot, get a good pair of shears. If you are doing anything else, just grab these and they will last you for a very long time.
Recommended!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Didn't work for me - no matter how many times and methods I tried. No matter how many times I tried, I couldn't get the bottle to separate. I followed the instructions to a tee. Then I changed from hot and cold water to boiling and iced water - still didn't work. Then I found some demonstrations on YouTube that showed someone using a candle and an ice cube and that worked for them. It did not work for me. I don't know how any of you folks got it to work for you. I couldn't even get it to break the bottle once, even in a jagged line. Unfortunately - I went on vacation and forgot to return the product before I left and now it's too late, I'm stuck with it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The blade is about an inch long and easy to replace. I actually had to purchase one of these for myself due to the fact that my work only owns one sk9. People that say the blade isn't long enough are not cutting boxes. The blade is about an inch long and easy to replace. It has the retraction ability and lacks the safety feature. Which means if you cut something to hard it won't retract like the sk8. I constantly open boxes every minute at work using a pocket knife seems easier, however while kids are running around the store it's easier to put this baby in your pocket. It's a very strong box cutter I have been able to cut chip board that happen to be 1/3 of an inch easy. The tape splitter actaully helps to prevent being cut by the box. Just cut the box spin the box cutter around and pull it open with the splitter.
In short if your looking for a strong, easy changeable, retractable box cutter this knife is top of the line. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect spring craft project. These eggs are absolutely adorable! They come as a set of 12, packaged in a ziplock bag. So the packaging isn't so pretty, but when you are buying craft items in bulk, it usually isn't. They eggs themselves are wonderful. They are a nice sanded down wood shape, with a flat bottom so that they can stay standing up. The wood is perfectly sanded, there is no roughness or splinters sticking out. You can see the beautiful wood grain as well. The possibilities with these are endless! Anything that you can use on wood, you can use on these eggs. You can stand the wood, paint over the stain, use a shellac to make it shiny. You can use these for decorations, craft projects with kids, even egg hunting and paint them afterwards! I know my kiddos will have a ton of fun not only dying real eggs, but painting wooden ones as well.
I received these eggs at a discount, in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Much improved over old models. I purchased an older version of this product and it broke very quickly. I had the opportunity to try the new, updated version and it is vastly improved. The old version used to get hot in the wrong places making it too hot to hold after a couple minutes but that problem has been fixed, partly thanks to a comfortable rubber grip. There are many different nibs included, each with a different purpose and it comes with an explanation of how to use each one. It heats up quickly and also cools down quickly so you can switch between them without having to wait too long. I am not great at using it yet but I am confident that it will now hold up to the woodburning projects I want to do. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great and Much Affordable. It seems great and too much affordable. I am very recently using it for assembly of Table Tennis rubbers. I am experienced TT player and I glue and cut rubbers as it were cut in the factory. I guess this glue is better than many brand-name glues in the market, if not better, don't forget the affordable price. For instance, Free Chack glue from Butterfly 37 ml is sold in the market and at amazon for $18. Compare it to Tear Mender 177ml currently $10 and the result will be shocking! 8 multiples less. Now the most important it spreads easily and the ductility it has gives you chance to spread it evenly before it starts to peel off. Other great feature is that it peel off easily when you want to change or reglue your rubber.
See this video on YouTube but I highly recommend to leave it to dry until it's sticky before applying the rubber to the blade. This's how I recently used it to glue my new Stiga rubber to my Stiga blade. Good luck! :-)
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Great to hold puzzles together. Have used this to glue puzzles to hold them together for framing. Be aware that this version is matte - which means it will leave your puzzle with a matte coating vs. glossy. I made the mistake of doing one coating glossy (from another mod podge bottle) and then finished another coat with this one not realizing that the matte will cover the glossy coating and you will have some parts looking uneven so you have to do another coat. Also, be aware of the amount of glue you put on - especially on the back as if you put too much, it will seep through the cracks onto the other side. If so, make sure you smooth out those areas or else it will dry with a clump on the back. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Thin, Tears Easily, Crimpled Mess. I wanted to use this material to do letters for a display. It is miserable. It rips really easily, and isn't strong enough for the Cricut machine at all. The blade catches and tears it. I could have wrapped wooden letters with kitchen foil. What annoys me is that Cricut directed me to this product.
It is very thin, tears easily, and it is difficult to handle it without it looking like a crumpled up mess. I personally can't think of any use for it. It is just too flimsy. At best, it is double folded kitchen foil. It is no way near the pop can thickness or can strength described. Like kitchen foil, it looks nice and shiny on roll, and wrinkled and crumpled once off.
I'm going to line the boot tray on which we keep the dog bowls with it. I can't think of any other use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great multi-purpose scissors and is as sharp as advertised. These scissors are as advertised. Sharp and performs precision cuts. I even took hard cards and doubled them up and these scissors had no trouble with clean cuts. These scissors are very sturdy blades fused with Titanium with very comfortable handle that could even be gripped with wet hands. These scissors have a brass and stainless steel adjustable pivot for tension control that can be tighten if needed by a straight blade screwdriver. These claim to have extra tough/extra sharp blades and the claim seems to be true - they are indeed extremely sharp and capable. The colors (5 different ones as you can see from the product image) also quite impressive - certainly looks different to a standard blade.
Pros - comfortable, sharp, look quite impressive (for a pair of scissors!), high quality, rubber grip insert in handles, screw adjustment and well balanced for comfort
Cons - be careful running these through a dishwasher - I did this and ended up with the white text on the blade washing off and the blade themselves looking quite tarnished - no impact on the performance, however I would suggest hand cleaning is a better route.
I find the very comfortable to hold. The ridges above the finger loops mean your index fingers don't slip. Based on my use, I'd definitely recommend these if you're looking for kitchen/office use. The scissors were provided to me in exchange of offering my honest and unbiased opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Visually Unremarkable. Contacted Amazon for a refund. Only 3 of the 10 blanks have dark streaks as desired and shown in the sales image. Seven of the ten have little or no visual interest. One blank is severely cracked. Another blank is undersized and warped. Your image used in your listing is very misleading compared to what I received. I did order a second set. Second set is better but still has 4 blanks with no visual interest. For a pen, you have to have maximum interest. Certainly not "GRADE A." Also no certificate was included.
An image of as received has been submitted.
I have received Bethlehem Olivewood from a different source where each blank is square and without twists. Perhaps my first order from that supplier was an exception. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good product. Just needs a tad bit more work here and there to make it ideal. Leather Hole Punch Plier Tool - 3 in 1 Uses - Leather Hole Punch, Plastic Hole Punch, Eyelet Insertion and Press Stud Button Pliers to Adjust Belt Size to Fit Your Figure - Arts and Crafts - Quick, Easy! - Multi-sized Round Holes in 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 mm - Heavy Duty - Best Quality Guarantee by Woodruff Industries
$26.95 with prime shipping at time of purchase.
Seems pretty good so far and has worked well on what I have used it on(leather, jeans, fabric). Feels like it will last for years like things used to in the old days before things started to be produced to last only until the new model came out. With it being nice there are a few things I do not care for which may have been mentioned by other customers.
1. The instructions that come with the product ar more or less useless. You get the gist of it yes but I was expecting a bit more. They do have a set of 6 videos on youtube demonstrating the product (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hpgcXmcX0o) so this isn't a make or break. Although they do need to put the videos in a playlist and show in the documentation that the videos are there with a warning so those who take issue with hearing the word "ergonomic" near continuously can prepare themselves for the experience.
2. The anvils for the eyelets only work for the size that comes with the product and will not work with 1/4th(.25inch)/.635cm internal diameter eyelets. They tout on the videos that they give you a 1mm hole puncher that others do not have but do not mention that this was potentially at the expense of being able to use the larger(and imho more general purpose) eyelet size. I would appreciate it if the company would produce anvils compatible .25(1/4)" and .5(1/2)" internal diameter eyelets so their journey towards being an awesome value product will be complete.
3. A lesser complaint would be etching the sizing of each anvil head on the tool somewhere(bottom of the anvil screw section). This isn't necessary but would be a nice little feature to have at glance when you are changing heads multiple times.
4. I personally prefer a more hefty tool for that added bit of insurance on durability when needing to apply great amount of instantaneous force, but since its lightweight construction hasn't(in any way I can tell) diminished its functionality this is more of a personal preference and not a mark against the product itself.
Outside of these things I have nothing bad to say about this product thus far. Since these issues can be easily addressed by the company should they choose to and could be sold($3~$7?) as an add on for older models and prepackaged in newer ones I would recommend this product as long as the aforementioned issues aren't make or break at the time of purchase. When/if these issues are addressed I would be happy to change my rating to 5 stars until then I can only give it a 4 trying really hard to be a 5. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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