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This stuff is awesome! First of all. This stuff is awesome! First of all, I had no idea this type of thing existed until a crafter friend of mine told me that she used glue sticks sometimes instead of pinning fabric together. Pinning, as anyone who sews knows, is a major pain in the butt. It takes forever and it is annoying to take the pins in and out as you are sewing. I started using this glue to hold fabric together instead and it has been a life changer.
I just started quilting about a year ago, and I'm still a novice. I tend to make mistakes when I just hold the fabric together, which I know some experienced quilters do. But I dislike pins, as I mentioned. So this is a great solution. The glue is tacky enough to hold the fabric in place (at least quilting cotton) when making a quilt block or something, and then it just washes out when you wash the quilt. I don't know if this would work as well with heavier fabrics or anything with much texture, though.
Highly recommend this for anyone doing piecework, quilting, or sewing projects. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
DuraSharp 9" stainless scissors. I have hunted all over the Internet, after not finding anything in any stores that I frequent. The stores are all of the typical ones.
So. it was time to explore the Internet.
The actual scissors that I want are called DuraSharp 1900 Stainless. They are just incredible...long enough and strong enough not to break the plastic handles and able to cut through Poise pads that we used with "belts" and pants on our seven small dogs while in the house. Without these, we would be putting dogs out all of the time, so this was our solution.
While one's hand can practically become paralyzed while cutting a lot of these to size and putting the sticky side on to the Velcro-belts I made for the boys (4) and the great panties we found for the girls (3) these are THE ONLY SCISSORS THAT DO NOT CRAMP THE HAND AND DO THE JOB. THE ONLY ONES.
Old shears and scissors that can be resharpened....the do nothing. While you can sharpen the newer type of scissors with aluminum foil, and some people say with steel wool...I wanted a backup pair.
The only two companies online that acknowledged the actually named DuraSharp Stainless 1900 (for nine-inch?) scissors...notified me that my order was canceled because the scissors were no longer carried. One company was in Canada and the other in the U.S. It was going to cost nearly thirty dollars in shipping for six sets of scissors. Well, I did not have to pay, since they were both companies owned by one entity and no longer had the goods.
So, when I located these scissors...I crossed my fingers. While they are not quite the same they are darned close. Thank you, supplier, thank you, Amazon
Thank you Internet! And am I impressed? You jolly well bet that I am indeed impressed!
Amazon...your standards are to be trusted. Thank you thank you thank you. Also to the supplier. Thank you thank you thank you!
nancy morse | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Like I said I was just trying to find out . I thought it was saying it came with a book that had step by step instructions for several designs. Also there were no instructions that told you this particular paint required water and the sponge provided fell apart before completing one eye which could have scratched the child if I didn't discover it in time. When contacting the company they automatically assumed I wanted my money back and refused. When I explained I thought the product was suppose to be different and I was contacting them before writing my review in case it was defective they offered my money back. I did not reply. Like I said I was just trying to find out if it was defective or if was not product was not as advertised or poor quality. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Better than E6000. A friend asked me to bling out her western saddle blanket last year and I used E6000. It was a pain to use, too gloopy and didn't hold the stones tightly onto the rather fuzzy wool fabric. This friend recently asked me to reset some of the stones as they had rubbed or fallen off over the past show season. I knew for sure I needed a new glue! I stumbled onto Gem-Tac by way of another rhinestone specialty site. They raved about it so I decided to give it a shot. I set a few of the replacement rhinestones last night and prayed the glue really would dry clear. It did! Not only did it dry clear, but the bond to this pesky wool fabric was super sturdy! I'm going to reset the entire pattern with Gem-Tac. Now the stones will stay on show after show and my friend can even wash her pad!
If you have to rhinestone anything, give up the E6000 and switch to Gem-Tac. You'll be glad you did! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Even though I don't have a bath tub myself I knew I would make use of this. Even though I don't have a bath tub myself I knew I would make use of this, my daughter is really into her long soaking baths at the end of the day so I thought I would give these a try so she could pamper herself a little bit, the moulds themselves are of good quality so they will last and when you combine these with online recipes which are easily available you will be making your own bath bombs in no time.
It really is good fun and you are only really limited by your own imagination as far as fragrances and colours, you can also save yourself a lot of money when you make them yourself so what are you waiting for, order them now! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product. I purchased this because it got good reviews - at least, good compared to other leather repair products.
I uploaded pictures. The tear in my sofa was about 3 inches long. The repair fabric that was included in the kit was a great size. The included glue worked great. The instructions were very clear when it came to repairs, so it was very easy to use. I used the brown patch without mixing it, and I believe it matched very well. When I first put it on... not so much. Check out the pictures - it looked like a poop brown. However, it darkens a LOT when it dries. I used 3 coats. They dry very quickly, and I did all three coats, plus all the prep work and gluing (the patch under the tear) in one night. After over a few months, it still looks great, even with daily use (and the occasional coach surfer).
The patch is there is you look for it, but seriously, this product is more than I could have ever hoped for. There is plenty of leftovers in the kit, so if I get scratches or another tear, I still have enough product to fix it. The texture isn't perfect - the patch is very smooth - but it holds up very well. I also purchased a couch cover, which (no doubt) helps with wear-and-tear, but considering the size of the tear, I'm VERY impressed with this product.
The kit:
Tons of colors, and everything you need to fix 3-4 inches worth of leather tear. The instructions for mending are very good, but the instructions for color mixing... very in-depth. However, my general "brown" leather coach matched the brown color well - as I've seen in other reviews - so I didn't even need to mix. However, I believe mixing would be easy, given the tools and instructions. Again, this product surpassed my expectations. I would not hesitate to buy from this company again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fabulous customizeable locker mirror. We bought this for my daughter's locker for the upcoming school year, as she wanted a mirror, but she also wanted to be able to decorate it and make it more "her" than the ones we were finding in stores. When I saw this one, I figured it would work quite well, and it had the added bonus of being flippable to a dry erase board if she decided she wanted that instead of a mirror at some point. My daughter and I both had a lot of fun decorating this mirror. She decided she wanted to go to the company's website to design one to print out using their online designer, and then add flowers to it herself. She really enjoyed all the options available there, and that many of the clip art/graphics you can use can be customized with different colors. There's also an absolute ton of font options if you want words, and the online designer really does allow a lot of customization. (One tip, though? The grid you can pop up to make it easier to place things if you want them spaced certain ways will print on the paper with everything if you print it with that on. Make sure you turn it off again before you print.)
I love the fact that if she decides she wants to change the way at looks at some point, she can. It allowed her to easily customize it, making it not only the mirror she wanted for her locker, but a unique decoration as well. It's something that I think would also work really well as a crafting activity for a group or party, too, though probably not with the online designer at that point. Luckily, it comes with rings you can decorate as well, and a stencil that gives the shape you would need to fit inside the frame if you use up the pre-printed rings. I think I might invest in the full-sized one for use at home, as it might be fun to have at home as well!
Beyond the decorating fun with this, it's sticking in her locker really well. She hasn't used her locker a lot yet, as school hasn't technically started (she was allowed to decorate her locker early), but I'd be surprised if it had any issues as the magnets on it are holding it quite securely to her locker door. There are four of them on the back, and they seem nicely strong. It also has a a hook if you're wanting to hang it somewhere without magnets. And it's really easy to switch it between the mirror and dry erase board. This is definitely a well made product and I'd highly recommend it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beware! - 2 different color combinations of "Not So Camo. This is the 3rd time I have ordered this design. Got the color combination pictured the first time, and wanted more. But the last two orders (2 rolls each time) were a different color combination (purple, red, black, gray), not the pink, green, black in the picture. Apparently, both are called "Not So Camo". All three orders were from Amazon.com, not a 3rd party. The 1st was in April, 2nd in Sept, 3rd Oct. Perhaps they got a different shipment between spring and fall.
Although I like the other combination, I would still like to get more of the one pictured. This should be fixed.
I waited six months for a more reasonable price, but the other vendors are all overpriced.
And I agree with the other reviews, that this brand is too thin does not stick adequately. Too bad. Love the colors & designs..
addendum: I put the 2 different color combinations side by side for comparison. The labels with bar code and pattern name are exactly the same, except that the pictured pattern matches the actual pattern for each. There is a stamped number on the inside of the rolls and those are different. For the pink/green/black - #21031. For the purple/red/black/gray - #2274. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Buy! UPDATED REVIEW. Just as expected, good quality at a good price - no complaints. FYI - These stitching irons actually create holes so if you're expecting them to produce narrow slits that you might get from a fine pricking iron, change your expectations.
Update - Still five stars all the way! I recently purchased another set, this time in 5 mm pitch to compliment my prior purchase of the 4 mm set.
Two surprises -
Their new plastic case packaging is a big plus since it's much better than other sellers that ship in a lightly padded envelope (two broken items from other sellers) and the case is durable enough to be used for storage.
Right out of the box these appear to be slightly sharper and slightly smoother than the prior set so no complaints here! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very Pleased. I purchased these for my 4 year old great grand daughter. There were no duplicates. I checked each one out. They were easy to use and they made clear cuts. I only found a couple of the punches that might be a little hard for her, but I figure with each use they will loosen up. I was able to punch through 3 sheets of 20lb all purpose copy and print paper at one time and the cuts were still clear. It will take an adults help to use the punches on cardstock. I think these will be perfect for the cards and other projects that she likes to create. I am very pleased with this purchase and I recommend them for other creative children 4 years and up. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Rimobul-Mini-Paper-Craft-Punch-Set-of-20-Random-Cutting-Shape/dp/B00N4R3HU6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Rimobul Mini Paper Craft Punch - Set of 20 (Random Cutting Shape)</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sticks to everything and thin sheets crumble instead of flexing. I tried all kinds of ways of heating up the pellets to where they would be moldable but the material always stuck to everything when warm and soft. I even put a puddle on a plate and as it cooled around the edges the clear soft center stuck to everything and the whitening outer edge was too hard to mold. After cooling and hardening, it no longer sticks to fingers, tongs, plates etc. The cooled material in thin sheets crumbled when flexed. I suppose you might use this stuff if you plan to pour it into a mold. Meanwhile I bought some from another company that comes in a similar looking bottle and it works just fine. I was able to mold it and shape it with my bare hands without it sticking to my fingers. Thin sheets remained flexible and did not crumble like this stuff. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good product idea but it needs improvements. Bottle cutting results are not dependent on the device. I was really looking forward to trying this item as a less costly alternative to the established line of bottle cutters. As usual it arrived quickly via Prime, however the product box came pre-broken inside a pristine and well packed Amazon box.
Pros:
- It is really easy to turn the bottle and make a perfect circle score nearly every time
- It came pre-assembled and included the hex wrench
Cons:
- the cutting blade had a hex wrench fastener that came pre-stripped - the included hex wrench would not seat properly. I had to use a vise-grip to loosen and tighten the cutting blade to adjust for bottle thickness, which is not a viable long term option for a round fastener
- the support brackets and the back piece did not have locking nuts which meant having to get a wrench or needle nose vise grip on the flat square nuts every time I needed to adjust - a two handed operation to loosen and tighten. Of course the bracket sometimes moved during tightening and had to be re-positioned again...
- the rubber feet on the cutting side came off almost immediately
The end result is that I returned the item, my thanks to Amazon for its easy return policy.
As for the bottle cutting? I had two successes out of nearly a dozen attempts, using the boiling water and ice bath technique. So my nascent hobby is nipped in the bud. But, that's the fault of the glass, not this device. If you don't get one with a stripped hex nut, and are willing to take the time to replace all the nuts with lock nuts, this is probably the best product for cutting normal to small size bottles. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Stiff and choppy. Not a smooth cutting motion. I thought they might need to be broken in. I tried using machine oil at the hinge point, but that did not help. The only way I get smooth cutting action is to lube the the blades near the tip where the drag occurs with machine oil. I don't like to do this because I don't want to create oil stains on my fabric. I have used them on 3 sewing projects so far and they seem to be getting worse. When I open the scissors between cuts, I get some movement on account of a lack of hand strength. The movement causes roughness in my cutting edges as I have difficulty getting the blade realigned with the previous cut. This also slows me down a lot. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cute Collection, Weaker Adhesive. These mini rolls of washi tape are pretty cute. They are packed inside a little plastic box, and the designs are all varying in color and look.
I do like these and I've been using them for my glass votive holder decorating project.
The issue lies in their weak adhesive. Since each tape covers much less surface space, there is less reinforcement on the adhesive.
The rolls do stick to slick, nonporous items like paper, plastic and glass.
However, oftentimes, the ends of the tapes don't stay down.
The adhesive loses its tackiness easily, especially if you touch and handle the tape, and reposition it. Every time you reposition the tape, it will lose some more stickiness.
If you're working on a real project that needs the tape to stick well, a reinforcement of some type may be needed.
I'm not saying it's all coming apart. But understandably, these just aren't as reliable in their adhesive ability as regular sized washi tape.
I'm putting a thin coat of clear acrylic gloss on top of the washi tape to make sure it all stays in place.
Some of the regular sized washi tape isn't sticky enough either. So I need to reinforce all of it.
These washi tapes' thin size DOES come in handy for size and visual variation on my projects. So I still like them, and I think each individual tape design is pretty cute.
Just on the weaker adhesive side. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
More cost effective than a professional restore of torn leather. This is a 20 year old sofa that's comfortable and worth investing in to keep it around. So I spent $350 last summer to have the minor rips (dog nesting attempts) and scuffs addressed by a professional leather restoring company. The sofa was returned looking brand new. But it didn't last and the same tears reappeared. I used black electrical tape to hide the tears. and tried to keep my dog off the sofa but he's getting old so I let him up there. I purchased the black MastaPlasta in 8 x 4. too small. bought the 8 x 11. just right. Blends nicely but not perfectly into the sofa. I am happy with it. And my dog likes that I'm not hovering over him as much. oh yeah, do not use electrical tape. when I removed it it took some of the black leather with it. :( | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
perfect for tapestries. This loom makes beautiful tapestries! The teeth on it hold worsted weight yarn for the warp and it seems that the bigger yarns won't fit on the warp. The loom will not fall apart when you warp it. I bought this thinking that I could make sprang on it and I'm sure you could but they sell sprang looms for $30 at etsy. You do have to pay shipping and it's not prime. comes with a large needle a shed stick and a shuttle. I was able to make a nice tapestry from this loom. it works great. I was told I spent too much money on it but seeing that some looms are $100-$20,000 dollars this is thrifty and great! good quality wood too not cheap won't break | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works great with Q Snaps. For being so inexpensive I wasn't expecting much with this but my hand and wrist had enough with holding my hoops so I had to try. This works amazing! I use Q Snaps so I wasn't sure this would work but it does! I didn't have to adjust the stand in any way, I just slid my hoop in and clamped it down. I used it for a few hours tonight and I don't have a complaints at all. This was well worth the money. FYI my snap hoop is 11" x 14" in this picture so that size (and anything smaller I'm sure) works great, for anyone who's wondering.. since this is what I was curious about before I ordered. I also didn't have to take any clamps off my hoop either. Everything in my pic is just as it is when I'm stitching holding the hoop in hand. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wonderful Water Based Puzzle Glue. I am a novice at puzzle gluing so did plenty of research beforehand. The following concerned me: reviews about odor (ventilation needed) applicator or fingers, top, bottom or both? After hours of work it made sense to check out some videos and find suggestions.
First, this product does have a faint odor, and I had my window open with a fan going full speed. To test this theory, I coated the back after two applications to the front and left it without a fan for 2 hours. The odor was much for noticeable without the ventilation. I recommend having a fan on while working with the product.
Second, people used foam brushes, bristle brushes, driver's license, plastic cards and fingers. I opted for cardboard and fingers. No disappointment there. I made a small change which worked out well, I diluted the glue slightly with water before application. I would say the ratio might be 8:1. No need to measure, just add a small amount and mix/stir well. I used a plastic straw.
The technique was primarily drizzling around the edges and pushing the product towards the middle. I let it dry over an hour between coats. Two coats went on the front. The front was preferred because naturally, the glue seeps between the pieces and pools on the back of the puzzle. In order to prevent a huge effort to separate the puzzle back from the surface, I laid it on waxed paper layers. I had a spatula on hand to lift the edges periodically and that helped immensely. I moved it slightly as it was drying to prevent it from sticking to the waxed paper.
When applying the product to the back of the puzzle, the cardboard will absorb more than the glossy front surface. Since the front was already sealed, there isn't an issue with any glue seeping to the front to ruin your work.
As a final step, I used plastic CD holders placed equidistant to each other to provide air flow between the puzzle bottom and the table top. After 6 hours it's "dry" but still tacky. I will leave it overnight or longer to see how the glue "sets up". Many people found this 8 ounce size would do several puzzles. Even with the dilution, I could probably get only two 1000 piece puzzles sealed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent fix. I got them mostly to fix all my apple cables and to prevent the breaking of the newest cable I bought. You have to use a very, very thin layer in order to make sure the cable is still flexible. I use 1 packet for 6 cables (used it in both ends) and for earbuds (both ears and the plug); after 24hrs the cables were good and flexible.
The first time I use 1 packet for 4 cables but it wasn't flexible at all and after a few moves, the fix was separated from the connector and I could remove it by using my nails.
I'm still exploring the product page to put in a good use the rest of the packets. I already try the "cable holder", just roll up a small ball and place it where you want the cable to be, I used the same cable to make the indentation in the right size and it holds the cable perfectly without falling off. Good way to keep all the cables connected and use them when you need them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Comparing with "Westcott Scissors. The Scissors is sturdy and good. It is made of Stainless Steel and the edges are good. I have always used <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Westcott-Straight-Titanium-Scissors-with-New-Handle-Design-8-Inch-Two-per-Pack/dp/B000P0LNRE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Westcott Straight Titanium Scissors with New Handle Design, 8-Inch, Two per Pack</a> and to compare tried several type of material beginning with a simple paper, a cardboard box from Amazon and so on . I could not point to any differences in comfort or ease of use. only problem I noticed is it's edge is not completely closed, a small open like a fish mouth.
A scissor is a simple commodity and this is done well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great tools. I'm just starting out in the world of Quilling so I had this on my initial list of must try tools. Another tooling item that I bought also came with a slotted tool. This is by far my favorite of the two. The other one doesn't really have much of a handle where as this one comes with a decent length / fairly comfortable handle. The needle tool isn't probably something that a beginner needs (I find it much more challenging to start a roll that way). I probably could have gotten away with just buying the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Quilled-Creations-Quilling-Slotted-Tool/dp/B001681ZE0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Quilled Creations Quilling Slotted Tool</a> separately, still I'm not at all disappointed that I purchased this set. I was wrapping coils up as soon as I opened it and doing so comfortably. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product. These wicks worked very well in glass containers that are 2" diameter or less. I also made 3 wick soy candle using old BBW containers and they burned perfectly. I am having a tunneling problem in my 3" diameter containers though. I think the wick needs to be a little thicker so it will melt the entire surface. I've been testing them every night by burning for 2-4 hrs at a time and so far I haven't experienced the high smoking issue the other reviewers mentioned. When I put them out I make sure I blow until they're completely out. I get very little smoke, (I've always had to that with the expensive store bought candle too). Overall I'm pleased with these wicks. They're very easy to use. I use the sticky tabs to adhere them to my containers so they stand up great! I will continue to use these for my smaller candles and 3 wick candles and try a different size for the 3 " wide containers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cloth application. This may be a great product for a relatively flat leather or vinyl surface, but it did not stick very well to the curved surface of the cloth bolster on my car seat. After just a couple days, the door side edge of the patch started to come up. That said, I found some fabric glue made by Delta Creative, called "Sobo" and re-glued the edge, letting it set over night. So far so good. Granted, a curved car seat bolster which is subject to a lot of movement is a tricky condition, so I don't mean to sound to down on this product. My intent is to just caution the consumer who may have a similar condition that they are trying to patch. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I So Disagree with other posters - This works great. I just came back from my local quilt shop with my second one of these and was going to post about this marvelous tool on my quilters forum. I can't believe the 4 previous reviews. My experience is totally opposite. I did have one problem getting it to stick and then I added one drop of olive oil and wiped it off and it stuck very well from then on. The first one stuck with just a drop of water. You really have to get in there and push until you see the suction take hold. But I love these things. I have one on each side of my sewing machine (Janome) and put pins on the left and my small scissors on the right. As I sew along and take the pins out I put them up and out of the way on the magnet and don't have to think about my pin cushion getting in the way of the quilt. The scissors stays right up top and out of the way where it is always handy to clip threads. I think the key is to really push in until you see the suction taking hold. BUT it also comes with a little clear stick pad if you can't master the push. If you put in a little effort this tool will reward you richly. These make a great little thank you gift for a quilter friend or a stocking stuffer as that time comes around. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
perfect for costume building. This glue is great! I often do armor builds for cosplaying out of thin craft foam, and when this glue dries it dries tough!! I was able to glue a piece of craft foam perpendicular to another with no flopping and no looseness. It's staying together! Better than hot glue for bonding small, visible seams because you can smooth it with your finger and it dries clear and smooth.
The glue drying is part of why I took off one star -- it does take a long time. It's okay when working on a costume though, because I just glue before I go to bed at night and then keep working in the morning. The other part is that the tube keeps getting holes in it that the glue ends up leaking out of. It eventually dries and the dried glue essentially plugs up the hole, though. (this might just be because I discovered the tube in a craft drawer in my house, who knows how old it is) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Poor quality, but OK if you don't spend much on it. Agree with the other reviewers. This is a very poorly made product and the instructions are confusing. They provide a "wick" (which is really just a piece of braided string) and something called a "wick sustainer". You are supposed to insert the wick over the wick sustainer, which makes no sense. I think the wick was already pre-assembled in the "sustainer" and the extra wick was not needed. The "wax" is in the form of tiny balls that melt when you light the candle. In the end, it provided about 5 minutes of entertainment and my 10-year old daughter liked it, but it was essentially the same thing as making sand art in a jar. So, in the end, the "candle" is just a piece of wick in a small jar with sand-art-like wax balls around it. It is kind of cool to watch the balls melt when you light it, and you can take a lighter and melt the top layer so the balls don't spill if the candle is dropped. So, I definitely wouldn't give this as a gift, but if you can get it for only $5, it might be worth it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
great for adhesive application. I purchased this item over a year and a half ago. I have used it enough that I have gone through at least 6 rolls of adhesive. It is great and I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in getting a good adhesive applicator. This being said, I gave it four stars because five means it is perfect and there is no such thing in my book. I have used Xyron, Herma, Tombow, Creative Memories, Glue Glider and countless others and comparing this to other adhesive applicators, it is by far one of the best.
It is fairly easy to refill as long as you pay attention to the diagrams printed inside the applicator and have read the instructions. The adhesive lasts quite a long time - I tend to create at least a dozen cards and a scrapbook page each month and am very generous when applying adhesive. The refills tend to last me a couple months each at this rate. I have not experience the refills breaking, as some have mentioned, but do not see how it couldn't be repaired and continued to be used.
I have experience the adhesive pulling away as I lift the applicator but that is usually operator error as I haven't pressed down right before pulling away but even this issue hasn't gummed the applicator (like my past experiences with Tombow and Herma). Usually, by now, I would have had to throw out the applicator of the other products because it would have gummed up so badly that my hands would stick to them.
The refills are fairly reasonably priced also, another plus, and you usually get two in a package rather than one. In addition, the plastic waste from the refill is minimal. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is the product you need for the least cumbersome finished art projects. I'm the type of person who hates attempt to hang anything heavy on the wall; as I don't have access to a studfinder and don't want to see the walls looking like Swiss cheese...I've seen the consequence of heavier-than expected art on walls when you see the piece of work droop a little and then when you remove it you see that the nail has had a little too much weight on it, so you see where it has drooped a little and the once neat tiny hole has gotten bigger. Well, I decided I would avoid nails and holes as much as possible by the use of those little adhesive wall hangers which vary in weight threshold and size. I really like them but I digress a little. I first used this variety of Sculpey in a few wall hangings...one or two I sold...once completed it weighs a fraction of what it would normally weight if you had made the item from a different modeling compound. This is a real boon for someone like me who hates dealing with unsightly holes in the wall because a tiny nail didn't provide enough support. Your wall hangings and artwork can still look great and professional but they will weigh less. Not limited to wall hangings...I have made a few 3-d sculptures...you can feel the difference. Love the consistency it's almost like whipped cream or something.
Although I'm a dyed in the wool user of Sculpey and the original weight compound is good, I will always use Ultra Light every time! And as I lack for a craft store where I live it is great to find this product on here. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It finally died. I have had this winder for less than two years and it finally has stopped winding. It is somewhat of a relif since I couldn't justify getting a new winder while this one was still semi-functional. The big pain with this winder was that the yarn guide NEVER stayed in place! It was quite a juggling act to keep the guide in place and wind at the same time. From time to time, the yarn would slip. The last time it happen, I did not notice it until it jammed the winder. I tried to get most of the yarn that was stuck in the winder, it turns still, but it doesn't wind correctly. The balls of yarn it creates is messy, all over the place, and collapses when I pull it off the winder. Consequently I spent hours rewinding the yarn by hand. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Doesn't Work!!! Don't Waste Your $ or Time. I've never disliked a product so much that I've sat down to write a negative review. I purchased this product at Michael's to make shirts for my daughter and her friends for a competition they were entering. I used a die cut machine to punch out the letters without any problems. The blue letters worked perfectly but the other colors were a disaster! Before ironing, you are to peel off the top layer sticker. However all the glitter kept peeling off with the top layer. I thought maybe they'd gotten too warm on my crafting table so I froze them for a few minutes to see if that would help. It didn't. Out of desperation I ended up ironing the remaining letters on with the plastic layer still intact. They lasted through the competition but started falling off quickly after. The T-shirts, like this product are going in the garbage. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very nice scissors. Well, with scissors there's not really much to review, right? I mean, the major questions are:
1. Will they cut things?
2. Are they comfortable?
3. Are they durable?
4. Are they affordable?
I'm happy to say that the Scotch Precision Ultra Edge Bent Scissor gets a "yes" on all four questions. They're quite sharp, so they do cut very well. They're very comfortable, with a soft rubberized grip over hard plastic. They're durable, although I haven't actively tried to harm them or put a strain on them, so I can't say how durable they are. They're affordable considering how nice they are.
And I have to say, they make a really cool sound when you use them. It's a lovely slicing sound. The Barber of Seville would be pleased.
All in all, a good value if you need a decent pair of scissors for home or office. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Buy U.S.A. I'm glad Amazon in selling these scissors and hope they continue to sell made in U.S.A. products. I previously owned a Fiskar brand scissor but the plastic handle broke after so many year of using it. I am disappointed that Fiskar was made in China now, previously it was made in U.S.A. The new ones I saw at the store the other day are noticeably cheaper. The handle was cheaper, shinier plastic. Heritage 466 safety scissor is a much better choice. The scissor is solid metal from the handle to the tip of the blade. I hope to use these new pair of scissors for many years to come. It looks and feel very durable. It's a bit heavy for its small size and may be too sharp so they may not be good for use by kids despite the word SAFETY in the name. It cuts the paper nicely when I'm doing my paper crafts. Well recommended if you want good quality product and also want to support the U.S. economy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
High quailty face painting set. I was very impressed with this face painting kit by Blue Squid. The paints are easy to mixed and work with. They are highly pigmented and non-toxic. The set comes with everything you will need to start painting your love ones face/body immediately. The set comes with 3 brushes, 3 stickers, glitter and every color you will need to start painting faces. The paints are of high quality and goes on smoothly. I painted a design on my daughter's face and my own hand. It came out wonderful and I'm looking forward to trying out a lot of different designs on my daughter over the summer. The paint didn't cause any allergic reaction on our skin. This set will be perfect for children parties, or home use. The price is fair for the quality that you're getting. I highly recommend this painting set.
I received this free for testing purposes. My opinions are my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A couple of points. The demo video and the directions that come with the gadget both assume that what you want to make is some wooden discs, perhaps as wheels a for doll's wagon or such.
If you're working on a DIY loudspeaker project, though, you probably don't want a cut running through the baffle from its edge to the hole you'll cut to mount the driver in.
In my case I'm building a pair of small subwoofers with nominally 10-inch drivers mounted in 14-inch square baffles. To do something like that, first, before you screw the centering disc to your workpiece, mark the outer edge of the hole you're going to cut by measuring your radius along one of your diagonal lines from the center crossing point, then drill a 1/4-inch pilot hole where the edge of your circle will be. Then attach the centering disc and lay the workpiece on the gadget with the saw blade poking through the pilot hole. Next crouch down, squint at the underside of your workpiece and fiddle it around until the centering disc fits into the center receptacle on the gadget. Then cut your circle. A bit awkward, but you can do it.
My project calls for a mounting hole with a diameter of 226 millimeters. Measuring and setting up my radius as accurately as I could gave me a hole perhaps 3 or 4 millimeters wider than that, but still usable. You'll probably want to practice measuring and cutting on scrap material before you start working for real.
One other point that might not be obvious. The gadget will indeed cut circles up to 18 inches' diameter, but paradoxically the smaller the hole you want to cut the smaller the workpiece you cut it in will have to be for its corners to clear the base of the arm as you turn it, because shortening the radius moves the workpiece closer to the side where the base of the arm is set.
This circle cutter and the tool it goes with are not what I'd call heavy-duty equipment, but they're quite useful for small jobs. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Quality paper and an easy lifting high tack glue..love this tape. I was searching for a quality tape and it found me .I am loving this devek brand high tack tape. As a tattoo artist and automotive painter, I use tape daily .So when a quality tape like deveks comes along you really notice the good qualities right away. I was lucky when I received a complimentary roll of Devek tape not only because I received a free roll of tape but I found a brand of quality product that I am going to be using for years to come .
The paper is awesome .It's rigid but pliable pulls easily and is rigid enough not to roll back on itself . I am able to use this tape one-handed because of the paper quality ,unlike masking tape or medical tape this is very manageable .
The high tack glue is awesome as well .This tape holds very well but there's something special in the way it releases .Devek tape comes off clean on anything metal , glass you name it . | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Stuff. I'll save big on epoxy putty. This is great stuff! I've been using epoxy putty for quite some time now to sculpt small obects, fill in gaps in builds, smooth surfaces, etc. The one thing I always hated about it was paying almost 6 dollars for such a small stick. magic Sculpt solves that problem. I bought a pound of it and 3 months later still had most of it left. It cures overnight and has a working time of about an hour which makes it great for sculpting. It cures rock hard and can be sanded, drilled, sawn, etc. Has good mechanical and thermal strength and paints and adhesives stick to it readily.
A couple issues I have with it are that for me it's a little too soft to woek with for most purposes until it's had some time to cure. I'm used to working with stiffer epoxies designed for making repairs. Also the cure time is slow for some purposes such as gap filling when I want to start working on something right away. Despite these minor issues I plan to keep Magic Sculpt in my kit frok now on. It's simple to mix and there's plenty of it. It can be easily formed with clay shaping tools wet with water. The resin is very sticky before mkxing so I recommend using gloves especially if sensitive to chemicals sense epoxy does have a sensitizing effect and can cause rashes. It's great stuff and I'll be buying more of it. I highly recommend it for any artist or gamer who wants to make miniatures or full sculptures especially. I do plan to continue to buy marine epoxy putty for quick gap fillls and the like but for when things aren't timr sensitive or I especially want a long open time Magic Sculpt is great. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good quality but a bit useless If you have a decent amount of tools all ready in your arsenal. I can find household items to create half the textures in this kit. And a few seem to do exactly the same thing only a millimeter shorter line, for ex. This would be a good investment for a beginner - someone who is trying to purchase a wide range of texture, cutting, and sculpting tools for a reasonable price, and still expects good quality- not the plastic tools for sale in some stores( though those actually work quite well for some applications with polymer clay)- arrives all neatly organized with its own reusable plastic box with extra plastic dividers to create it in a way pleasing to you ergonomically. Even provides a useful cardboard sheet listing each part and possible uses and illustration of its effect and how to use tool to creat said effect. I am happy I purchased it, just wish it was among the first investments I made rather than finding out that I had collected many of the tools over the years individually all ready. I plan to use it when I travel to teach classes- it is compact. convenient, and very good quality. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cooking is my passion and I have a good amount of never-fail recipes written down in random notebooks . We're a Moleskine family as it is, and I was ecstatic to see there was a Moleskine recipe journal. Cooking is my passion and I have a good amount of never-fail recipes written down in random notebooks or on scraps of paper that I used to hoard in the corner of the kitchen. Now they're all in one neat place.
The journal is split up into different meals - there's a tab for cocktails, main dishes, sides, desserts, etc. I guess my only complaint is that it's not more specific. There's no section for breads or soups or cookies. Also, there's only a page per recipe. So, if you have a long recipe or a recipe that has many steps, you will probably have to take over another page. It's not really a big deal, but it irks my OCD.
Another cool factor - the journal is embossed with little kitchen-y designs; forks, rolling pins, spoons. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Mother Nature did it again. THE CON - Both feathers are similar to each other, but they are not alike. One is exactly as shown in the picture, but the other is not. However, this condition may not apply to all packages but only to the one I received.
THE PRO - Both feathers are of exquisite design and pleasantly intensive colors. Although the design and intensity of colors are marvels that Mother Nature created for our delight, what humans have done is to creatively combine both elements with true taste.
CONCLUSION - Even if one uses only one of the two feathers, at the price they are offered, it still is a wonderful acquisition. Frankly, I doubt that anyone with sensitivity to appreciate Mother Nature creations will regret acquiring these feathers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Meh it works. It's not the best one out there yet but it's definitely not the worst the only reason I bought it was for the compressor I am using the airbrush even though it's a complete piece of crap it's a pain to take apart and clean and the button has gotten stuck the little adjustment on the back so that you don't push too much paint through at one time barely works I recommend getting a new airbrush as soon as you can the compressor itself is noisier than I wanted to be and gets a lot hotter than I think it should be but it still works and I'll use it till it breaks it does come with a nice fairly long braided cable long enough for what I need and the little rubber feet don't stop it from going anywhere if anything it almost makes it move faster away from me and I've had to catch it as it fell off of a table a few times I've learned how to just set it on the ground and hope it doesn't walk away from me all that being said if you just need a good compressor it does work well I like that it comes with a regulator and a gauge to know how much psi you're actually using it also has a moisture trap although where I live we don't have a lot of moisture so I've never needed to use it the paint that I came with those crap I threw it away right away then other than that it's an okay thing to have I guess | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I was super nervous to tackle wax seals on my wedding invitations. I wanted to write a review for BRIDES. I was super nervous to tackle wax seals on my wedding invitations. We used them to "seal" our picket envelope (used double sided tape to hold it down & put seal over it). These worked PERFECTLY! Some tips--push some of the stick through in order to ensure no glue is left over in the gun because that will cause the stamp to stick to the wax. Let the glue gun heat up all the way. You should see heat coming from the wax when you lay it down. Obviously do a few practice seals. I dipped my stamp after every seal & YOU HAVE TO HOLD THE SEAL FOR AT LEAST 30-40 SECONDS! if you pull up too soon it will stick to the stamp. Overall, this was pretty easy. I ordered two packages, but only used one for about 120 invites, with a small 1-2 inch seal. Will use the rest for my thank yous! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
these I just KNEW they were going to be dull and horrible. I will be completely honest and say that when my order came in the mail and I saw these I just KNEW they were going to be dull and horrible. They really weren't much to look at. The packaging was as non descript as possible. White paperboard with the words tailoring shears written at the top in black. I piece of plastic cellophane wrap over that. That is it. So I grabbed these as well as my fabric scissors (not wanting to have to get up and track them down once I got started on my project), and got started. As soon as I had the large ones out and opened and closed them once or twice, I got very excited! Now I'm no seamstress so for my very basic scissoring needs these are amazing. I really can't say if they will last forever for someone who would use them daily.
I used the large ones to cut a pair of jeans that were ripped. If you have ever cut jeans with dull scissors you will know that it is very frustrating. These went through even the seam of the jeans almost like butter. I was so impressed. They were also used to cut snow pants so that the him could be brought up. They didn't snag or pull the fabric even a little bit. I was even kind of disappointed that I ran out of things to cut! Now as I've already said I am far from a seamstress, so When I tell you that my sewing machine was working against me and adding so much extra thread to the underside of my fabric, it gave me the opportunity to try out the other two pair of shears that came with it. Both of them had no issues with cutting through the threads the cuts were all very smooth and none of them made the thread stringy with stray fibers that separate and make the job harder. I did prefer the not normal looking ones for thread cutting and seam pulling. I have no idea what they are called.
I received these shears at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest review, I am extremely happy with them and I kind of want to buy more, but I don't think i'll need a backup pair any time soon. Thank you! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
with glitter so I am always looking for the best deal along with the biggest size. I make a lot of necklaces with glitter so I am always looking for the best deal along with the biggest size, red is my most requested color of all the glitters with Blue falling short behind. I was very lucky to find this big bottle for the price, normally i was paying double the price for a much smaller bottle at Walmart! I was actually offered a small discount to try this in exchange for my honest review of the quality so I was pretty lucky to be able to try it out before paying full, but honestly i am planning to stick with this company from here on out because the glitter is beautiful, bright and the amount for the price is simply unbeatable! I honestly can;t recommend this enough, if your a major crafter and use glitter I highly recommend these guys, they have so many colors and this bottle will last me quite a long time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These would be considered "light duty" at best. After two crimps of the grommets that came . This set of pliers was not the size I needed for the 1/4 gommets I had. There seems to be a difference between some grommets where one size is 1/4" inner diameter, and another is 1/4" outer diameter. These pliers are for grommets with a 1/4" inner diameter hole, thus requiring a larger hole to insert them through, and also having a larger flange.
The size I needed was for the 1/4" outer diameter hole, which means a smaller flange. Using these pliers on the smaller flange caused crushing and uneven spread.
That is NOT why I gave them 2 stars, however.
These would be considered "light duty" at best. After two crimps of the grommets that came with the pliers (the ones intended for use by them) the handles bent and came together in my grip. The steel used for the anvil and setter is strong and durable. However, whatever metal is used for the rest of the tool is soft and malleable. It will not hold up to constant use.
That is why I gave it 2 stars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect childrens weaving loom. Got these for Christmas for my 7yr old twins last year. We have always loved Melissa & Doug products and these don't disappoint! This is an amazing price for a loom this size! Search for lap looms and make sure to look at the sizes and you will see what I mean.
Easy to assemble and pretty sturdy when tight. Comes with great yarn for the first few projects and directions and can be set up for 2 different widths. My girls are pretty crafty so they picked up the process in less then a few minutes and were off on their own. They have made purses, rugs, coasters, doll blankets and more in the last 9 months. Their art teacher wants to get a set for the classroom.
The only complaint I could say I have it 2 screw that keep it together get loose after a while so it gets a touch less sturdy, but it is easy to tighten and again an amazing price.
Yarn Tip: Yarn is pricey while they are 'experimenting'. Check local thriftshops for affordable yarn for them to practice with! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great For Letters. I tried out this paper with my Cricut. I concluded that it is nice for cutting letters for Titles. The assorted pack contains 6 8 1/2 by 12 sheets of paper with adhesive on the back. For most of my cricut designs, the 6 jewel tones aren't the correct colors to make the whole cut out (like with a Create-A-Critter whale - you need several shades of blue). Since you can't cut out each part using just these colors, you're going to end up mixing the Post-It paper with regular cardstock. And since you'll have to pull out your adhesive to put the cut together anyway, using the Post It paper doesn't really make much sense.
I liked this paper for cutting out letters. You can definitely cut out your whole title, and then just peel and stick each letter onto your page. No adhesive necessary!
Bottom line - convenient for your letters. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
You can only have it directly in front of you and not off to the side of a chair and it would have been nice if there was one mo. Shipped fast, item is about the quality you would expect from a import product not one made in the USA, one bottom piece was warped enough to make the unit wobble. Height was a huge problem, it barely came above my knees when sitting on the very edge of the chair when it was arched over to actually work on a hoop. it put me in a very uncomfortable position. I could tell the knobs would loosen after awhile. You can only have it directly in front of you and not off to the side of a chair and it would have been nice if there was one more knob adjustment on the very top to help change the angle of the hoops. You have to move the whole armature and it just was not as flexible as it looks, and just too small overall. I returned it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very thin, NOT heavy duty. These bulbs are very, very thin, NOT heavy duty as stated in description!! Purchased 4 boxes for a total of 16 bulbs with the intent of hand painting them. First, I must say, they all arrived in one peice. Packed nice and secure. However, as I was painting, some broke. Tops came off in my hand despite using a very delicate touch and small, delicate brush. Others, just started popping and cracking after they were painted with no one even touching them. All 12 of the 16 that were painted, cracked and/or shattered. Wasted time and money! Definately would NOT recommend this product. Especially not for kids crafts as suggested in the product description. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These are Outstanding Quality. These are as good a quality glove as you would ever want. I have two pair, black and white. I would highly recommend any of the gloves with the white leather because the black does stain your hands. I've not washed the black ones yet, and that may solve the problem, but I wore them on a week long trek across Oklahoma and my hands were black after each day. It really did not get better throughout the week. The white gloves have been outstanding and both have great padding in the right places. I have seen some reviews that say to buy one size larger, I disagree. I usually wear a med, and stuck with that size with these. Although a bit tight when I put them on, they fit perfectly after a few min on the bike. If you are used to Pearl Izumi gloves, you will find that the fingers on the Giros are just a tad longer. I thought this might be a problem when I first put them on, but I don't even notice it now. All in all a really good glove with quality leather for a great price. You can't go wrong with these. I suspect I will easily get a couple of seasons out of them, but I would honestly think it will be more. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works but nothing to be excited about. I thought this would be a really cool little tool. Well, in a way it is but compared to how I already make bias tape...not so much. I make bias by cutting the length of fabric...fold it in half and iron. Open and fold raw edge to the center fold and press, fold other side raw edge to center and press then fold in half again and press.. and I have bias tape.
This tool, kind of does the same thing...but the problem I had was getting it into the cornered U shape opening. You slide it in there, then have to have something (I used my seam ripper) to pull it through the tool to the other side. Once there, you have to go back and make the fabric slide in the Ushape specifically...once side, bottom and other side. And it has to STAY that way or it won't pull through right. So it took probably 5 min to get it to do and stay right, and then, once in there, yes, you pull it through and have your iron ready and just iron, pull the tool away from the iron and more "bias" will come out and just follow with the iron. Another minor problem I had was the fabric can slide down on the U shaped side and it won't be even sides once it gets to the iron side. Kind of have to do it slowly.
Does it work as is stays? Yes. Is it easier? Kind of. Is it quicker? I'd say no. I have 35 years of sewing talents and my way is quick and easy. Will I use the tool? Maybe. Could be I just need to use it and get a good handle on it. However....this is not something I do with to many projects...currently I have just made aprons for my grand kids for christmas and pulled the straps with this. Other than that...I don't really have a use for it to often. But...give it a try. For $8 give it a try! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
One of my favorite cosmetic products. Absolutely amazing. Must be, if the French are using it and their skin is immaculate I thought I should give it a try. After reading other reviews I stumbled over the one that warned to not use it when you have acne, cystic acne during peri-menopause adds insult to injury, and so I tried it on my super dry skin. What can I tell you, Lupine Protein first and a good body lotion after (my preferred product for dry skin is Biotherm Lait Corporel) and I felt good in my body again. After two bottle of the Lupine Protein I must say, surprised and widely smiling, that it seems to have a firming effect on my skin. Imagine that! Nothing can make cellulite disappear or turn back the clock, but my skin is clearly firmer now. I only wished this product came in a larger size. Still, delivery time is super fast, often even beating Amazon Prime. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very ingenious product - it works. I first learned about Bondic at the intriguing website, The Grommet. I ordered a pen set from them but the cartridge was burst when I received it. I contacted The Grommet and they immediately sent another set. But that one was cracked too. I had already tried using Bondic and was impressed enough that when I found the replacement cartridges here on Amazon, I bought a 2-pack. And needless to say, they did NOT come broken and leaking. They arrived intact, sealed and ready to use. I will be buying any future replacements from this seller on Amazon.
One last word about Bondic. It works! Period. Now, it does matter how well one follows the instructions. If you skip steps, don't make anchor holes and such, the results will be less than satisfying. At this point, I have used it very successfully on most things that I've tried it on. Once I didn't make the anchor holes and had to start again. At this point only once was it unsuccessful for me, but honestly, nothing would have worked. Bondic was a last ditch effort. Things that I have repaired include my wife's plastic framed reading glasses, the plastic case for that same pair of reading glasses, red plastic tail-light cover, and a few other things which I didn't think were repairable.
I love this stuff. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Can't beat the price. Works well with a little practice. I have done 7 practice seals with this wax (a third of a stick) and have found the best way to use it is to drip a puddle as fast as you can until it is the size of a dime and then dunk the tip into the puddle (extinguishing the flame) and using a circular motion, smear it into a circle a little larger than a quarter (placing a quarter next to the puddle makes a handy reference) and then getting your moistened seal on it pretty quick. You will notice it "gloss over" pretty fast.
It is very durable and will survive the mail. If fact, trying to break a seal caused the paper around it to rip. Using just cheap printer paper folded to create a seam I discovered it didn't leech to another sheet below it, making me feel secure about using it on thicker envelops and not worrying about the letter enclosed being stained or damaged. This stuff will stick to clothes and cloth VERY EASILY so use caution and work with a cookie sheet under everything. The only downside I have found is it can get rather smoky at brief times. The colour is beautiful and classic.
If you're new to wax seals, this is a great option. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Id give it 10 stars if I could - yarn winder makes nice large cakes. <div id="video-block-R3SXK0R5O6OF3U" 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/A1BbtKlq8mS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91gugbrSM4S.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> Why didn't i get this sooner? it winds nice size cakes. just be sure to keep tension on the line while winding and you'll be fine. minimal assembly required. works out of the box. nice, sturdy yarn cake winder. please select "yes" if this review was helpful. thank you and happy hooking!
Update: its been a month since Ive had this yarn winder and I really don't know how I ever lived without it before. The amount of time saved winding the yarn into cakes rather than winding a big mess by hand is remarkable. Id give it 10 stars if I could. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wow, wow, and wow. We have the good Fiskars, their top of the line model, embossed with Made in Finland on the side, and some nice new Ginghers, the same size, and I just did a cutting "taste test" comparing those two with these Kai scissors cutting through four layers of drapery fabric. WOW is all I can say. It's hard to beat the nice Fiskars, but the Ginghers beat them, and it's really hard to beat the Ginghers, but these Kai scissors are way nicer than the Ginghers.
Update: I just discarded an old pair of torn jeans, and I thought I'd play with the Kai's a bit. The thickest seam I could find was in the crotch, and it had 16 layers (!) of denim and these cut right through that, like butter! At my house we joke about how fun it is to use the Kai, calling it "Kai therapy." If you find it a soothing feeling to cut with good scissors, you'll know what I mean when you try these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Does the Job. Because the binder holds up to 5 x 7 embossing folders, it's larger than the binders that only hold 4 x 6 (of course) so if you are expecting a small binder this is not the one, but its the only one on the market that I found which holds 5 x 7 embossing folders. It's nice because it does hold 40 5 x 7 embossing folders however, once you pack it full of 5x7 folders its hard to get them in and out and a the front panel and back panel the way its designed you can not get a 5 x 7 folder in the pocket. I had to get two binders to hold all of mine and I mixed them up between the larger and smaller folders so the pockets where not too tight when getting the embossing folders in and out. All in all I like it and it does the job and all of my embossing folders are in one place. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love it. I've wanted one of these palettes for a really long time so I jumped at the chance to get this. I'm a dunce when it comes to color theory so I was a bit overwhelmed when I first got this but I had no problem mixing the colors. I first wanted to try making a base for a light blue eyeshadow from my Lime Crime Venus II palette. It didn't take any time at all and I was able to create a base that was really close to the shade I wanted. I mixed it on a mixing tray I got from eBay and it mixed incredibly well. I can't wait to see how else I can use this palette, it seems really versatile and the fact that it mixes with ease is a relief. Great value, great product!
**This product was received at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Quality AB Stones: "Clear AB" Is Not The Same As "Clear" - AB (Aurora Borealis) Is A Special Rainbow-like Effect. It seems a shame that so many of the negative ratings appear to be based (at the time of my review) on the expectations of customers who ordered these rhinestones thinking they were clear. For those not familiar with the "AB" designation, it means, as indicated in my title, that a special effect has been applied to the stone to give off a rainbow-like appearance; this effect can be applied not only to clear rhinestones, but virtually any color of rhinestone (e.g., "Blue AB", "Yellow AB"). I personally love the AB effect - but when you are looking for a solid color, "AB" is not what you want. I have purchased the Craftbuddy "Clear AB" rhinestones (in various sizes) numerous times - and find them to be high quality "fakes"; they may not be Swarvoski, but their sparkle is realistic enough for me. The adhesive sheets are very easy to use and cut - and generally affix well - although I will sometimes add a little glue, especially if I am working with a surface that curves. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
6 Stars - Is that possible. I don't think I will ever get a different brand yarn winder ever again. This thing is incredible. First off it seems so well built and durable that I don't anticipate having to buy another one ever again, this brand or otherwise. The 'easy turn design' does seem really easy to wind. Let me explain one of the main differences between this one and the cheaper winders on here. Besides the obvious like being better built, this yarn winder feeds yarn on the spool with the winding arm. Cheaper versions pull yarn on the spool with the motion of the spool spinning so you get spots where your yarn is stretched if you are not feeding it evenly. This winder has an arm that lays the yarn around the spool so you do not get stretching in your yarn. This is only an issue if you are storing yarn balls wound for long periods of time. If you knit shortly after winding the yarn into balls then this isn't really an issue... but still something to think about. Short of spending hundreds of dollars I believe this is the best winder you can buy. I have been knitting for a very long time (we will keep the exact amount of years a secret ;) ) and I have not found a new product that gets me excited like this. This really is an essential tool to add to your knitting room! Neat Knit reached out to me because of my experience in knitting and offered me a discount on their product in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. The above is my experience with their product. Your experience may be different... however I doubt you will find this winder to be anything but exceptional! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Really good stuff. I busted this stuff out the moment it got to my door. It has simple directions on the back that are easy to follow for baking and it's wrapped in plastic to keep it "moist" if you will. It was a little crumbly when I first started working with it, but after a few seconds of just handling it it becomes a better consistency. I wouldn't let it just sit out in the open air though if it's not a project you're constantly working on, because I left it alone for a couple hours and it turned crumbly again (not that big of a deal). I would advise keeping it in a plastic bag that grocery stores have in the produce aisle if it's going take more than a couple hours to complete. But I digress, I am quite satisfied with what I ordered. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Less than 1 star, but that is the lowest I could give it. The adhesive may be good, but it's impossible to apply and there are no instructions on either the packing or on the bottle other than "apply."
Do you cut open the end of the applicator or stab open? I tried the approach of stabbing with a pin, but the plastic was too strong, so the pin went into my finger really deep.
I found an instructional video on line that says to use a toothpick or a small brush to apply from the bottle. But the level of adhesive (even in a brand new bottle) is so low, that you can barely reach it with either of those tools.
The packing also does not have a resealable cap. (Compare, Elmer's glue which since the beginning of time has a small cap you can place over the tip once the tip has been opened.) So once you open the cap on the fabric and leather adhesive, the product will dry out. This bottle is for one time use only.
I am a chemical engineer. I am sitting here looking at a thoroughly wrapped, but still bleeding finger. There is adhesive on my carpet. No repairs have been successfully made. The product has been deposited in the garbage can, and I intend to complain to the retailer I bought it from.
The product delivery system has not been improved since the 1930's when the product was apparently formulated. We now know why the "Bish" never got to be a pope of any kind. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
CeramicArtSpace's air dry clay is amazing. First off, this clay is amazing. It is easy to shape, but do not leave it uncovered for too long as it will begin to dry right away. It hardens better than I had thought it would. I have dropped a tennis ball sized head that I had sculpted from over 7 feet and it did not shatter like oven baked clay. Only a few pieces that I had not secured properly when shaping broke off the dry piece.
It should dry within 48 hours, and most of mine were dried within 24 hours. The 25lb clay came in 2 square blocks and weight out to the proper amount when put on the scale.
The seller is absolutely amazing! They will go out of their way to assist you if you have any issues with their product. I appreciate how hard CeramicArtSpace's customer service team worked to assist me with my questions and issues.
I will definitely order this clay again! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Interesting. I have a candle Buisness and only use soy wax. There is something wrong with this soy wax. It isn't clear as a soy wax should be (obviously a yellow tint) it is VERY soupy. Came in a Hefty bag with no soy labels. I cannot sell my product without the soy labels. Like I stated previously I have done this a 1,000 times and never encountered this type of soy wax that is soupy. As my tarts are cooling the wax is separating. I even heated more and it still looks defragmented. Needless to say I had to reorder from a different seller. Unusual to say the least. However, if you are a making your own it wouldn't be bad but I pride myself in making all natural soy. I am giving a 3 star review because I did like the packaging (wish it would have had a label), shipment was quick. I wish it would have had labels. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pretty Please Make The Scent Stronger. I had read about typical wax melts being full of nasty chemicals and was searching for a safer alternative. I read that burning beeswax actually helps purify the air, so I was excited to find this product. The scent is as labeled -it does smell like true cinnamon. Unfortunately, the scent is not strong or long lasting at all. However, the wax lasts an incredibly long time. In order to get my money's worth from the product, I have had to add essential oils to the wax after the cinnamon scent has worn out. I won't be able to purchase these again until they are manufactured with a higher concentration of scent - if they are, I will happily buy again and again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Been a great gun for multiple projects. I have now used this gun for several projects and I am very happy with it. I have used several "hobby" level glue guns but this is my first one that is more on a professional level. I have only use the Surebonder H-810R glue in it and that glue has been great on every project so far. If anything changes I will update the review but I give this 5 stars.
Just a note, when you turn it on and the glue begins to heat up, it will always ooze out of the nozzle just a bit but even when it starts oozing out it will be just a little bit longer before it has reached operating temperature. It does heat up relatively quick. It has a nice adjuster to control the amount of trigger pull. So if you only need a tiny dot of glue each time, you can adjust the dial so the trigger moves very little, therefor controlling the amount of glue dispensed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Go to clay for our family projects. Love using Sculpey with my kids. The clays blend to make new shades and colors and swirl together to make beautiful patterns. You can make millefiori like patterns (think stained glass), jewelry beads, small action figures and pretty much anything you can think of using the clay. My son has made his favorite video game characters and loves making items for friends.
The clay can be baked hard (15 minutes in an oven) as long as the piece is not too thick. It can be glazed after that to really make the colors shine but we usually skip that step. It is fairly brittle once baked hard so is not good for making items that are thin and will see a lot of wear and tear. Otherwise, a marvelous craft resource and hours of fun! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love Em. I love these Alleydrew Washi Tapes. They are very good quality Tapes. You get 12 rolls and each roll is 15mm wide and 10m long which is about 32 feet long. The patterns on these tapes are really beautiful. You get 4 that have Metallic Gold in them ( Feathers,Deer,Honeycomb, and Pineapple) One Chevron pattern, One vertical and one horizontal stripe, one with little pink triangles,one with waves, one floral, and one that's a pink lacy one. They stick really well and are removable and re-positional. I use them in card making, vase and container decorating and I make very colorful bookmarks with them. There are tons of uses for these tapes. You can find a lot of ideas online. They really make my cards pop and I highly recommend these! If you find this review helpful please give it a thumbs up!
I received these at a discount for my honest review and I will give nothing less! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Superb! Best PVA glue, ever. Picked this up while trying to find a better glue for craft projects. We do a broad range of craft projects - mostly paper adhered to another surface like baked sculpey, wood, glass, etc. and it really needs to be color-neutral. This glue beat out Mod Podge, elmers, and a whole host of other PVA glues. Hands down. No joke. It sets quick, but still leaves you time to work on it. Can be used as a glue (we use a small brush) or as a mod podge-type deal OVER a picture or other item. Dries super clear with almost no distinguishable yellowing. Many of the items soon to be posted on weegonza.com will have been made with this glue. Hint: let it dry overnight before doing more with it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love .. 5 star. 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 |
Picture is NOT a good representation of what I got. I have turned Holy Land Olive wood pens and have loved the final result, plus the smell while working the wood is enjoyable. That said I decided to buy a block of blanks so I could make Olive wood pens when I someone who asked.
The picture looks great. Lots of nice grain and solid looking wood. While I understand they are in marketing their goods and want to show them in the best light (i.e. moistening the blanks so the grain shows off better for the picture), BUT, this picture is very misleading compared to what came in the mail.
While several of the blanks were nice, most had little to no real grain in the wood. One of the nicer blanks (grain wise) has the wood split on the end to the point where I could not make a slim line from it. So the tally is 70% of the blanks I received were not anywhere near to what the picture is.
Have not found a contact number for the seller so I cannot answer for how they will handle this. I might have gotten a fluke delivery, but I will say I will NOT purchase anything from this re-seller again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Soapers will love this. For someone who has been trimming soap with a knife for many years, this little tool has been a Godsend! Not only does it smoothly shave off imperfections, but it bevels the sharp edges too! There are 2 grooves perpendicular to the blade. You set the sharp edge of your soap into the groove of your choice (2 sizes) and slide the soap along. Bam! Beautiful edges! I used to spend from 5-10 min. cleaning up a single bar of soap. Now it takes only seconds. I use a corn silk brush to gently brush away any remaining "crumbs" and then package the soap. Oh! The wood is finished, not raw, so it will stay smooth. This is the best tool for soap that I've ever purchased! Highly recommend. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good stuff - but use it or lose it. The GOOD: multiple colors, malleable, turns into a "hard rubber" on curing (not a plastic, still slightly soft, like a basketball), gives you the chance to fix things in the "plastic" world with more than just glue and hope.
The BAD: once you open a packet, it's use it or lose it. For most applications, this is just fine -- they give you ball of the stuff about the size of half a man's thumb ... but if you are looking to use it for something small (e.g. I've seen people suggest using Sugru to refill numbering on appliance knobs that have worn clear), then you're frantically looking for other places to apply this stuff before the whole ball cures and you have to throw it away.
The VERDICT: this is nifty stuff and definitely does what it promises -- if you smush it around a wobbly plastic part, it will become a solid rubber boot to support that part. When you look to use a packet, either prepare to toss the extra, or line up all your jobs at once and do them in the 30+ minutes you have - not difficult.
HELPFUL SUGGESTION: if you're repairing something visible, get a razor blade or other flat piece of metal to help shape the putty (and maybe a spoon for curving). Otherwise, your fix will look like a blob of colored silly putty, complete with thumb prints. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
EASY to use - no fancy tools required - Make Art in your Home - AWESOME. Polymer Clay is a great source for your artistic output.
Lasting seemingly forever, this product doesn't seem to deteriorate over time so if you accidently leave it open it's not really going to become unuseable. If it becomes britle you can always add some mineral oil to get it back to its original state.
You can also add mineral oil to the Kato Polymer Clay if you want to have a more fluid like product.
Another nice aspect of the Kato Polymer Clay is that from 3 or 4 core colours you can mix them to develop other colours.
As with all Polymer Clays you bake the final product in an oven and it comes out rock hard, all ready for you to add a final polish.
A very flexible craft product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome set & case. This is really a wonderful set of clay tools! Each tool seems well made and so does the case. The stitching is nicely done and the whole presentation would make a fantastic gift for anyone you know who works with clay. Even kids could use most of these safely. I have a lot of clay tools but some that came in this case are new to me and I cannot wait to start making Christmas ornaments with these in the next month. If I have any issues I will update at that point but I doubt there will be anything wrong with them. Just having them in front of me makes me want to get started right now! I purchased this set at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The kitties that visit my yard hang out in their little mini lush jungle to keep cool. I will definitely buy more of this. I bought this for floral arrangements (smaller container purchase) and after the event I wasn't sure what to do with it. I dumped them into an area of my yard about 18" X 18" of dirt and topped it with 2" of garden soil to bury the crystals. One year later that area has grown the deepest green and most lush grass ever. No, I didn't add grass seed. This was just natural grass taking over. The kitties that visit my yard hang out in their little mini lush jungle to keep cool. I will definitely buy more of this. A little goes a LONG way. Make sure you soak it over night in distilled water for the largest crystals possible. It is beautiful and later serves a great purpose. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Overall I'm really pleased with these. These are really quite lovely wood slices! Of the twelve slices I received, I got 4 large (almost 3"), 6 medium (2.5"), and 2 small (2"). With the exception of the small ones, they're all very clean, very smooth, and almost perfectly circular. The two smaller ones were oval shaped and not as clean and white as the others.
There are just a few pieces of hanging bark on the outsides, nothing messy at all.
If you know that you're going to be needing holes drilled in these, it's certainly a time saver to have them pre-drilled like this! Personally I would prefer them to not be pre-drilled since I tend to buy materials first and then figure out something to make with them, but that's just a preference and this listing is for drilled versions.
Overall I'm really pleased with these!
I received this product for free or at a discount in exchange for an honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
its a fine product, but maybe a notice that these shouldn't . Edit: I had this at 3 stars, but I'm changing it to 1. If I hadn't caught my pup actually chewing on the harness, I would have never known he ingested it. And he would have died. Same thing goes for a baby or a toddler. Within hours, my pup was showing signs that something was wrong, and if I hadn't gotten him to the puppy ER, He wouldn't have made it.
I bought these to toughen up a dog harness. They got the job done and I was very excited with the results.
HOWEVER. My 3 month old puppy ate one. Since these are a zinc alloy, they are extremely toxic when consumed. These cheap accessory spikes cost me over $2k in emergency surgery bills for the pup.
That being said, its a fine product, but maybe a notice that these shouldn't be around curious mouths should be put in the description. I never knew zinc was toxic and could cause irreversible damage if its caught in time (because it usually leads to death), and while that's not at the fault of the seller I do feel that info could have easily been disclosed.
Still mad I bought these instead of just getting a prespiked dog harness. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfectly translucent. I used the purple washi tape in a scrapbook with purple accents. The translucency was perfect as it showed that it was a piece of tape but allowed for the background to show through so it created an artistic layer. The tape is easy to pull from the roll and cuts easily with scissors. Another nice feature with this tape is that my fingerprints do not show through the top (although I was careful not to place my fingers on the sticky side as much as possible). These are nice sized rolls as well for the price. I can use these for many more projects before I'll need to purchase this color set again. I like that I can afford to buy more from this brand due to the perfect price vs quantity matching. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Makes projects fun . My 3 year old granddaughters loves glue .... she not only loves to glue things, she also draws pictures with it. I had been buying bottles of white Elmer's Washable School glue and coloring it with food coloring (works great and is really cheap when you go through it like water). I thought she might like to add a little "pop" to her artwork so we settled on this glitter glue. Glad we did , she loves it. It is really bright and shows up well on her pastel construction paper. A really big plus is that she has to squeeze the bottle really hard to get the glue to flow so we have a lot less waste than from the Elmer's bottles - they flow quickly and heavily and no kidding, she goes through a whole bottle in one day. I love encouraging her creativity and this is fun way to do it. Great color, very sparkly and water clean up - what more could a 3 year old - and her gram - want. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works great for wine bottles. Works great. I read some of the negative reviews so I was a little concerned it wouldn't work. We broke or cracked 4 of the first ten bottles but now maybe one out of 10 or less will crack off the score line. Make sue the score line is continuous with no gaps of the crack will wander off the score line. We use almost boiling water and cool well water. Just pour a thin stream of the very hot water over the score line while rotating the bottle then repeat with cold water. Do this two to three times for most bottles and it will cleanly separate. Thick bottles take a little more time to heat and cool so allow for that. Most wine bottles are not perfectly round or a uniform thickness so make sure the score line is continuous. It doesn't have to be very deep and remember this product is not intended to actually cut the bottle, just give a nice straight score line. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The best white for line work. It's DFX white - need I say more? Yes? Ok. Awesome for line work and going over other paints. A bit sticky to use if you aren't used to using wax based face paints. Wolfe is a little less sticky than this one, but they both do an excellent job. If you have only worked with Snazaroo or Mehron type paints, these may take a little getting used to. I use a lot of water to activate this color - less for their black. It takes some playing to find the sweet spot of consistency, but don't give up! It's worth the effort. I have sensitive skin and rosacea (which is under control. Thanks L'Bri!), but it doesn't bother me. No problems with my children, either. I might use it for base work if I had a very long, all day type of event, as the high wax content makes it crack less and prolongs vibrancy and duration, but in general, I wouldn't. It doesn't blend as easily as the other non-wax types for base work. But I think every person who does any face paint work at all - even for fun like me - should have this. You'll love the results of your work SO much more! And be a lot less frustrated. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Useful, fun, and reusable. I was surprised how moldable these become when warmed up to about 70 Celsius, while also how firm and hard they return when they cool. The beads become a clear silly-putty-like gel when warmed that is very easy to mold and shape to objects, and somewhat sticky. For anything plastic that will not need to be heat resistant, these are wonderful for repairs or to make something from scratch. Since they can be reheated and reshaped, even if it breaks again you can fix it without applying or needing more beads. Though great for kids, be sure to provide supervision or the kid could burn themselves if they overheat these!
I received a discount on this product with the understanding that I would review it honestly, whether positively or negatively.
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I love this case, but. I absolutely love this case. I love the adorable orange with the white polka dots. It's just adorable. I also love the 360 function.
I have a few problems with this case though.
The sleep/awake feature ONLY works when the camera is where that magnet is - as in the magnet has to be in my right hand to get this feature to work. I have been using this case for about a month now and it absolutely doesn't work unless it's in that position.
This leads me to the second issue: the elastic band that holds the case shut covers the charging and headphone ports when the kindle is in the position for the sleep/awake to work. This means I either have to not use the elastic band or turn the screen off on the kindle after rotating it.
Which is where we run into the third issue: The back of the case - no matter what position the kindle is in - covers the volume down and power buttons partially which makes it difficult to push those buttons all the time.
I have gotten used to these issues so they're not really causing me any more problems now so I am going to keep the case. Mostly because this is the most adorable 360 case they have for the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 inch. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy, not very messy, great result. I have never used Apozie before and I was hesitant to use it. I though it would be really messy. So I searched the internet for ways to repair a large ceramic piece. Nearly all sites highly favored Apozie. So I guess I'd have to try it. As stated in the description, there is plenty of time before hardening; several hours. It hardens very solid. You can easily sand it. Ratio is simple 1:1. When you knead the equal parts together; it fells like clay or putty, and slightly sticky. You can use wet hands for feathering, and smoothing. I found that a little goes a long way. So make small amounts, you can always make more in a few minutes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The consistency is very thin and it's very easy to apply with a rag so a brush isn't . I have mixed feelings about this product. Some of the pros also squish in with the cons. The consistency is very thin and it's very easy to apply with a rag so a brush isn't imperative. That's awesome, but because it's so thin, to get my desired coverage I had to use a lot more than I was expecting. One jar was not able to carry me through one project (a sewing desk with drawers) and I had to go out and get another can of wax to finish the job. However, if I was working on a smaller project, this may have worked just fine. Other waxes I have used (on-top of white chalk paint) have sometimes left a yellowish hue, but if you use this product as a base coat and then another thicker wax on-top, it really helped prevent any yellow tinting. I feel that this product would be satisfactory if you're working on small projects or if used in conjunction with other waxes. Not great as a stand-alone for large projects. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
perfect doilies from 6x6 paper. Oh, how I love these punches! They make full doilies out of 6x6 paper in just eight punches, which is amazing if you have tons of 6x6 paper pads like I do, it can make "doily scraps" out of smaller scraps of paper- as long as there is a right angle edge on the paper, it can make a rounded doily edge out of it (good for tucking under other layers of paper). The punch is very easy to use- just punch each of the four corners of the paper, then flip the paper over and punch the remaining four corners. The punch has a guide so there's no errors or "lining up" paper to make it work- you just slide the corner of the paper into the punch and punch away.
The punch works VERY cleanly and makes perfectly crisp edges. The only thing I don't like is there's no confetti catcher on the bottom, and this particular punch creates a LOT of teeny-tiny bits that are a pain to clean up off your work surface.
Regardless of the paper bits it leaves behind, I love this punch, I love the fact that I can make doilies out of all my 6x6 paper. Genius, and easy to use. Highly recommended! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fix anything/make anything. I buy this product all the time. I repair vintage and antique items and this product allows me the freedom to take longer than other products in order to get it perfect. I also sculpt items for my granddaughter. Such as Barbie food, items for her Fairy house and mini-village, and many other things. The pics you are about to see were for the prehistoric area of her mini-village. A single cave person would have cost me $30.00 on an auction site and it was not even painted. I made the entire family with 2 tablespoons parts A and B. Probably costing less than $2.00 to make. I love this so much!!!! Countless uses for this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Dependable, easy to use, looks great. I purchased to use to seal my wedding invitations. This is a strong wax as I tested it several times and it would not break! I used it to go inside the envelope and also did use it on the outside of the envelope for mailing. I am positive it went through the postal service intact as it is strong, melts easily and the color is very nice. I used a melting spoon over a tealight and melted enough wax to fill the spoon. Then spooned it onto the envelope and used the wax sealer, pressing down for about 10 seconds. Each time the impressions came out clear. The wax hardens fairly quickly but I made the mistake of letting it come into contact with the envelope flap before it was completely hardened and it stuck, so be sure it is completely hardened before inserting into an envelope. The effect is impressive, and elegant, and different! I would purchase these again. I used these on regular copy paper. Not sure how it would adhere to anything like vellum, which I used a special faux sealing wax as I read it works better on nonporous surfaces. Great product! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I really like these set of pens for adding outlining to my . I really like these set of pens for adding outlining to my art work and fine detail. Love the size options in the set and the brush tip and price is really good VS store price. The only problem I have is if they are not completely dry the will smear or bleed---it doesn't take long to dry but obviously it take a little bit of time depending on the paper you use. Also I have learned to add this as a last step in drawings after using my Spectrum Noir alcohol markers or I will get some bleed form them. All in all I like them, they are smooth, vibrant and prismacolor hold to their brand making great art supplies!! Would recommend highly! You can see the outlining in the pic I loaded. I use the 005 tip for this one. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A Quality Loom Whose Use Requires a Great Deal of Patience. There's a considerable learning curve for this loom, but if you're willing to learn slowly, you will enjoy using it. Before you purchase it, you should know that it comes unassembled, and beyond that, the manufacturer recommends that you apply a protective finish to the wooden parts before assembly. Though it's not difficult, it's an extra step that takes a while and is best done outdoors or in a workshop. The online videos about how to warp and otherwise use the loom provided by the manufacturer, Ashford, are absolutely terrible, as are most of the other instructional videos for rigid heddle looms available on Youtube. If you're a novice, as I am, you will have to learn by having an experienced person show you, or by reading books such as Davenport's Rigid Heddle Weaving, or following the Ashford instruction pamphlet very slowly. Weaving teachers seem to think that using these looms is a simple process, and they skip or rush through a lot of details that are very necessary. (For example, the Ashford videos on Youtube are very short, the instructor speaks rapidly and with a thick NZ accent, and you can hardly understand her because of a noisy music soundtrack.)
Otherwise, the loom seems well made and once you've got it operating, is easy to use. Warping it is the most difficult part, and you must have patience. It gets easier with practice. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
White-collar friendly. I'm a white-collar kind of guy. I program computers for a living. So, while I'm not incompetent, I am not normally what you would call a "handyman." Oh sure, I took shop class in school and I know the basics, but I sit behind a computer most days. Add two kids into the equation, and its amazing I get anything done around the house.
However, I always had the basic tools. Hammer, pliers, wrenches, even a cordless drill set. I could handle the basics. But, there are always those projects that I never could quite do. I always suspected that if only I had the right tools, I could do <fill in the blank>.
Now, if the project is big enough (fixing an automobile, for example), I would just pay the professionals to do it. If the project is small enough (hanging a picture), no problem. I got it covered. But there are those "in-between" projects that are not quite worth hiring out, and yet I could never do them myself.
Apparently, all I needed was a Dremel. I ordered this three piece toolkit when it was on sale (Amazon deal of the day). I always suspected they would come in handy, but I never seemed to have the time to deal with it. I'm glad these were on sale, because I've spent the weekend "getting stuff done around the house."
For example: our kitchen counter under the dishwasher was warping. (Steam exiting the dishwasher.) I knew that all that needed to be done was to cut away the warped wood, sand it down, and paint it with some waterproof paint. I'm smart enough to figure that out. But if you are anything like me... that's essentially where your train of thought ends and your wife spends the next two years with a slightly uneven counter top.
In comes the Dremel for the rescue. Man, I felt like I knew what I was doing fixing that kitchen counter. My wife said it "looks like new." Makes a computer programmer feel good to get a compliment for something a little more "manly" around the house.
I love these tools. Each seems to have a purpose, but I'm sure I'll discover new uses over the next few years. As a homeowner, there always seems to be a list of things "to do" around the house. Next to my cordless drill, I'm sure this is the second most important tool I never knew I needed until now. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These are really pretty. I bout them for nail art. These are really pretty. I bought them for nail art. Now I will say they are a lot smaller than the stones in a rhinestone wheel. I personally didn't mind I prefer smaller. Just something to keep in mind if your buying for nail art or any art for that matter. I was pleasantly surprised it came with dish in picture! Happy with this purshase!
UPDATE: Still love them...I was a little worried about them sticking to my nails being that I don't own a uv lamp to cure them but I do own the most amazing top coat ever( seche vite ) and they adhere to the nail with no problem.. I also love that they are stones or have a stone texture you can hear them when you pour them in the dish...the quality is awesome and I'm sure I can reuse them will buy again! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
the cutter stays flat on the track and I can easily control the cutting depth as I pull. I bought this (on eBay because it was cheaper) to replace the original fixed-blade cutter supplied with my Model 750 mat cutter system. Huge improvement! I'm primarily cutting 3/16" foam core and the fixed blade cutter tended to ride up enough that one end of the blade guide would come off the track. With this one, the cutter stays flat on the track and I can easily control the cutting depth as I pull. I usually take two passes to completely cut the board, allowing me to use less force. I didn't even keep the fixed blade cutter as a spare. It went into the garbage. The new one is superior in every way. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Dont buy Cricut brand transfer paper!!! SO EASY. I just recently got a Cricut machine, and I love it! Started a decal shop on eBay, and have been selling well so far. I of course bought all things Cricut brand, I love it all except their transfer paper. Its not because I didn't know how to use it, I did, I even used the directions step by step and that paper gave me THE hardest time. So I googled, and this tape came up, read all the reviews and decided to try since I was out of the other tape. Let me tell you, this paper is AMAZING!!! The Cricut brand tape took me at least 15-20 minutes to finally get it to work, this was seconds!! No joke!! This transfer tape is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Makes arranging frustration-free. This product is genius. I bought these for floral arrangements for a party because I wanted to do creative centerpieces with better control. Now I can't imagine having flower arrangements without it. They worked great-- literally, the arranger fits like a silicone lid over the top of the vase, or bowl, and stretches considerably. It made arranging simple. Also handy was that I could literally take the arranger off the vase with the flowers in it and change the water, keeping all the flowers together, or trimming the bottoms as needed. I am very happy with this product and it arrived quickly and well-packaged. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I allowed to cool to about 140 degrees but did not have the . I received this kit as a Christmas gift from my husband. Everything was in this kit EXCEPT for the warning labels! It is an okay kit for starters. I followed the direction specifically but I had issues with the candles having an 'Icicle like" appearance on top after cooling. I figured the wax was too hot when I poured it into the jars. On the next go round, I allowed to cool to about 140 degrees but did not have the icicle appearance. Instead, the candles looked like they had a frosty appearance and bubbles between the wax and the jar after cooling. I also experienced the wick coming unstuck after filling the jars and securing with the metal bow. I will have to keep experimenting with temp, time, and wax until i get it right. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The leaves are great, but the order had a few surprises. The leaves are great. I am using them as a wedding table decoration, and they look very realistic. They are somewhat of a fabric-like material, so they don't tear easily like paper. I was surprised to see that the expected delivery date was a month or two from when I ordered them, as I learned they were coming from China (which I didn't realize either). The leaves do have a fish-like odor to them, but it isn't as strong as what I thought it would be, based on what I read in other reviews. Overall, I love the leaves and they will serve their purpose. However, I wish I would have bought them from the U.S.
I ordered 4 packs of assorted leaves. I was surprised to get 10 packs of leaves, in 3 different varieties. Each pack doesn't have 120 leaves in it... so I'm not sure how the math of leaves vs. bags works out. The envelope that they came in was extremely small. I panicked at first, because I saw 10 packages of very compressed leaves, almost like packs of post-it notes. As I pulled them apart, I was relieved, I had HUGE piles of leaves. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Was weary from other reviews but pleasantly happy with purchase. I was unsure whether or not to purchase this due to other reviews...i am assuming either seller was more conscious about what to pick and put in or if i just got lucky, but i am happy with what i got. Some pieces weren't 100% perfect, but most were and the ones that were not are still useable. I am a beginner carver but very passionate and I think this is a great bunch of wood! and at a good price...basswood is incredibly expensive. It is soft and a great carving wood. I would recommend and I do plan to purchase more after I finish with this bunch...which may take me some time. overall very happy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Couldn't possibly be more disappointed. I've been using these scissors on nearly a daily basis for five months. I loved them when I first got them but now it's clear to me that I've wasted my money. Starting in a fully opened position and slowly closing them as I turn the piece of paper I'm cutting and so far all is well. Once the blades are nearly closed they start to bind and if I finish the cut allowing blades to close completely, they resist opening again. I have to think about what I'm doing, and use all my strength to open them back up again. As long as I don't allow blades to close completely, I'm all set but who wants to cut for hours under those circumstances. I bought this brand because I thought Tim Holtz had top notch quality products. I wonder if Tim wants my five month old scissors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
For Ultralight Backpacking. For Ultralight Backpacking:
This is the Clauss 18420 3" titanium fine cut scissors. There are similar embroidery scissors available that are listed as 2.5 around the same price. I liked the colours of this one,and have seen it listed as 2.5 but it truly is 3".
Purchasing from amazon it shipped super fast, but arrived in a ridiculous sized envelope. It fits both mine and my husband's hands well and we tested it opening up plastic packaging, cutting through threads and trimming fingernails and toenails. The blade is very fine and thin, so I didn't test it for thicker items, but it is ideal for me to replace any blade or scissors for the trips I do.
I would not be able to slice meat or cheese with this, nor whittle wood into tinder, but other than that it will do anything else I need it to, and my husband is already in the habit of using brute force to break cheese apart, I'm sure meat is no burden.
Weight is 7g / 0.02 ounces. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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