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Rubbish! Worst fabric scissors I've used so far. Extremely disappointed. I'm not sure how you can get scissors wrong, not exactly the most difficult of manufacturing tasks. I've used many sewing scissors in my lifetime, some good, some not so. These are rock bottom on my list. You get what you pay for and it is true for these scissors. They cannot cut through multiple layers of material.
Even a simple task of cutting through the fabric is difficult. I tried several times and hurt my wrist, in the end, so I stopped. The scissors itself dulled after only a few uses. I tried to sharpen them, nothing. Also, i had to tighten the screw a few times, which isn't a good sign. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Did it's job and goes a long way...however. I didn't use this for a Homestuck cosplay as the many other reviewers here have, rather, I cosplayed Marceline from the popular show Adventure Time. As to the paint, I've used it 4 or 5 times so far and still have plenty of paint for future cosplay purposes. This stuff comes off with water which is nice for the end of the day washing it off, but burdensome throughout the day. If you're going all day in this paint for a convention, BRING A STRAW. I expected this, however, it IS a water-based paint. Expect to require several touch-ups through out the day, especially in areas more prone to swear like your face and neck. It rubs off on everything as well, so be wary when you have it applied to your hands. As to it arriving, I believe it arrived on time, if not earlier than the expected date. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Seems to do a pretty good job for a partially plastic hand drill. Seems to do a pretty good job for a partially plastic hand drill, the included bits are as good as any other, it's obviously going to have some limits compared to an electric drill but it does go through hardwood just fine with a good grip and some patience. I only gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because there doesn't seem to be anyway to get the bit in there very tight, the method they tell you to use involves holding the plastic handle, then placing the bit in and trying to tighten the head by hand while your fingers slip. Trying to use a vice or something would defeat the purpose of the portable hand drill and risk breaking the plastic body, so just remember this is a hobby drill and not a work horse. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Finally cut square/rectangular/oval bottles. I've cut thousands of bottles with a different bottle cutter. I used to cut and make wine bottle candles. I was looking for a bottle cutter that could cut square/rectangular/oval bottles. This did the trick.
For those who have never cut bottles, all you are doing is scoring the bottle. Once scored, you alternate hot and cold and the bottle will separate along the scored line. I prefer hot water from an electric kettle, then dunk in an ice bucket. The silicone rings are meant to go around your score line so the water stays isolated to the score line.
It is definitely easier to score round bottles, but this is the 1st I've seen for square/rectangular/oval bottle. If you are only looking to cut round bottles, there are cheaper options. Ephrem's Original Bottle Cutter Kit is only $30ish and this is what I've used for most of my cuts. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Ephrem-s-Original-Bottle-Cutter-Kit/dp/B007PK12GY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Ephrem's Original Bottle Cutter Kit</a>
Kinkajou Bottle Cutter is also cheaper, but I found it more time consuming (when you're cutting dozens of bottles at a time) because leveling it is an issue.<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Kinkajou-Bottle-Cutter-Black/dp/B00L1N371Y/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Kinkajou Bottle Cutter-Black</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Unreliable product and service. The extruder is as great as everyone's says. I enjoyed using it very much.
After several months the tube split along the threads (as others have reported here as well). I was using conditioned Premo, not some cold hard clay. I figured it was a defect and turned to Makin for an immediate replacement. Toby from customer service informed me that the green extruder is only for light use and they offer a more expensive (silver) extruder for heavy use. Note this information does not appear on Amazon. Still, I would have been happy to get a replacement or even upgrade to the heavier one. Unfortunately, Makin wanted me to first SHIP them the broken extruder despite my full description of the damage including pictures and serial numbers. That was a bad customer service call IMO. My NEED was for a new extruder ASAP. IF they had shipped one immediately I would have been a happy customer! Instead, they expected me to take a trip to the post office? I see how that serves Makin's needs but it certainly does not address my own. I preferred to buy a new extruder from Walnut (on Amazon). It is clearly stronger, has the identical disks (in shape and size) and I received it in 48 hours. I was disappointed that Makin's customer service couldn't solve this immediately. Was Makin hopeing to save a dollar or two by correctly assuming I would never take he time to ship a $20 damaged product back to them? Makin can keep their extruder thank you. I am very happy with the Walnut brand. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great adhesion. Suggest you cut rather than tear. I bought this to cover some spots on a PU Leather piece of furniture that had the "leather" flaking off of it.
I did not need a lot so this spool of 20 yards worked great for my needs. The first thing that got my attention was that it did not tear cleanly so needed to use scissors to make the cuts for the strips used. It adhered well to the surface of the furniture and has not peeled away or come loose. Compared to other aftermarket brands the adhesive on this one is certainly better in my experience.
This is a glossy finish that I did not expect and it's pretty shiny, especially when the sun reflects off it.
I seems just a bit expensive at almost $8 for 20 yards but I've not been disappointed with the quality. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Dries crystal clear. Test your objects first. This works very well for making cabochon pendants. Of course, you must test whatever you're placing under the glass to make sure the ink, paint, etc. will not bleed. After some trial and error with printing at home on my inkjet, I now get my own designs laser printed on 65lb cardstock at an office supply store and cut them out to use in the pendants. So far, I have not had a single image bleed. I use Dimensional Magic to attach the glass dome to the image, attach the glass/image to the pendant tray, and to seal around the edge of the glass and the tray. It dries totally smooth and crystal clear if you do not touch it while it dries. (I have not tried, but I'm sure you could even skip the glass and just create the "dome" with the DM.)
Do not shake it or you'll end up with lots of bubbles. I store my bottle upside down and turn it horizontally while I'm using it with the cap off. It flows very easily from the bottle, so you just need to tilt the bottle down and the glue will come out. I keep a pin nearby to spread it or smooth it. Once it's where you want it, leave it be for at least 12 hours totally untouched. Even if it looks dry... trust me!
This is very waterproof IF you are sure to seal your item with it completely. I accidentally ran one of my necklaces through the washing machine two times in a row and it came out totally flawless. Unintentional, but a very effective test :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not pleased with paper but good customer service ( Updated. Shouldve gone elsewhere for my paper. I hate to bad mouth but I am beyond disappointed. Bought this pack and am having no luck with paper. The stencil bled on the one sheet I got to work , the rest just don't transfer to skin at all. Came in a spirit box and spirit is supposed to be much better than this. Perhaps they swapped the paper with a cheap brand Im not really sure. I do not have a thermal printer, I do my stencils by hand so I thought maybe that is the issue but it says right on package it can be used by hand so?? Compared to other transfers Ive used this just plain doesnt work. Spend the little extra for better stuff or go to a store and buy direct.
Update: Aftsr posting the above review and requesting return/ refund the company reached out and offered me a refund since I was not pleased with the paper. The were prompt in response and with sending refund. Wouldve really liked some paper that worked as expected.. so updated my review from 1 to 3 stars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great firm plasteline, very tacky. Great firm plasteline. This stuff is nearly the consistency of casteline when cool (a little tackier and more malleable, but not by much), but a lot easier to work with in general. If you need the modeling characteristics of a silky plasteline but like the 'idea' of more durable models and finer detail that casteline and wax offer, definitely give this stuff a go.
The residue this material leaves on your tools and hands is pretty 'grippy' like casteline. Unlike casteline however, a little alcohol and soapy water attacks it well enough to clean your hands and tools without substantial heat.
Edit: after working with this stuff for a month or two, I have come to the conclusion that the tackiness of this clay is too much of an impediment. It sticks to everything and requires that you use a solvent to really smooth things out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Economy pack" is an accurate description. I bought this paper because it was inexpensive, and had a bunch of different colors. However, once I got it and opened the package, I found a few issues. First some of the colors are much more muted than the pictures show, or even than they look from the edge of the package before opening. I was expecting nice vibrant colors, and got about half bright colors and half closer to what I'd call pastel. Second, the paper thickness varies by color. Some of the colors (including red and brown for me) were significantly heavier than the rest. This isn't a huge deal except that I was trying to make something using several different colors, and having the different thicknesses made it difficult to combine the papers. The thick colors are really quite thick too, like almost construction paper thick, nowhere near origami quality. The third problem which was probably the most annoying, is that most if not all of the paper was not cut square. As anyone who has done any origami knows, the whole concept hinges on the paper being square. When it's slightly angled, the corners won't line up and things will quickly become hard to work with.
In conclusion, when it says "economy pack", it means it. If you just want to make something simple, you might be able to get away with this set, otherwise look elsewhere. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Oddly the Most Important Thing I've Bought All Year. Let me start by saying I have a strange obsession with removing all superfluous labels/decals for everything I own. So when I buy something the first thing I do is take of the stickers and tags and get it stripped clean. As such this product was truly made for me! For years I've gotten by on a combination of solvents (goo gone, WD40, fabric cleaner etc) and razor blade scrapers. But Un Du works better than anything else I've ever tried. I squirt a couple drops directly on the surface, spread it around and let it soak in for minute or two. And then peel it off with a plastic scraper. Its worked great so far on almost everything I've tried. The only issue is a little more thin and runny than some gel cleaner so it works best of flat surfaces. Also forget the attached scraper (they recommend squirting it on the scraper and letting it run onto the surface. I took that off and threw it away. Instead I highly recommend the Scotty Peelers pack in conjunction with UnDu. Take it from a guy who removes a lot of labels-- I've tried dozens of combinations but this is what works the best for me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good basic soy blend. Low melt temp: Recommended. This is a good soy wax. As a professional candle manufacturer I am rather picky. This has a low melt point and an easy release from molds without the need for silicon spray. Releases best from PVC molds, but workable with aluminum. Has a mild contraction (nice well, but not too strong of an inward pull). Has a light soy scent that overpowers delicate scents but works well natural and artificial scents. Makes an off-white candle, so best for mid to deep color dyes. Blends well with herbs if you are making herbal candles. Medium flat braid wick will suffice for pillars less than 1.5 inches, otherwise you want a square braid or a paper core wick. Blends VERY WELL with beeswax and yet retains a nice release. Not the best for containers due to separation from glass, but usable in a pinch. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Quality of paper is thinner than cardstock. Like most people who purchased these stencils, I was persuaded by the price and somewhat good reviews. After receiving and utilizing the product, I am sorely disappointed. Some letters were not punctured completely making it difficult to remove the inside contents of the letters and I needed to rely on box cutters to help remove the inside of the letters as oppose to just ripping them off. The quality of the stencils were thinner than cardstock and slightly thicker than copy/printer paper. I wouldve rather invested more money to get better quality stencils because I do plan on using them again in the future for my kids birthday banners. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
so they would probably be great for votives (if you cut them down) or for . These are not the wicks you want if you are making jar candles or other thicker candles. The melt pool is roughly one inch in diameter, so they would probably be great for votives (if you cut them down) or for dipped candle sticks.
The candles I made with this product use 100% soy wax. I attempted to make jar candles with a 3 inch diameter (canning jars). The candles had a very hard time staying lit because the melt pool is so small, and they threw little to no scent because they could not stay lit.
I have not tried these wicks with any other wax, so you may have better luck with these wicks using a different wax. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Bought it to help with difficult subject matter, but a little messy, but great since graphite, you can erase. Bought it to help with difficult subject matter, but a little messy, but great since graphite, you can erase. Took one star off due to price, but you also need to take care not too lay anything on top when drawing over it as it will rub off on paper and if you use ESPON VELVET you cannot erase on that paper. Great for people who are learning how to draw to get used to the eye hand coordination necessary to draw well.
Do not know how much I would actually use it, but got it just in case. Grids and such confuse me, it is easier for me to draw with an open canvas, but this would be great for a lot of other things where you may need to cut out a pattern and want all the pieces the same. Probably could use in different ways for craft type projects, but I do not do crafts. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The one ornament I received is not even a good quality. I will be returning that ONE ornament . This is the biggest rip off I have encountered in many years. I have lived in Russia & still visit every year & I am VERY familiar with these little wooden ornaments. They are sold in boxes of 5 or 6 & because the description indicated "assorted" & showed 6 figures, I interpreted I would receive 5 or 6 "assorted" figures. I did not think $12.00 was out of line for purchasing this item outside Russia (for the box of 5-6 figures---the most I have paid in Russia has been approx. $8.00 for a set of 6 assorted figures). Much to my DISBELIEF, I was sent ONE ornament for the almost $12.00 price tag!! To add insult to injury, I was charge almost $5.00 for shipping. Postage was actually $2.54 in a $.35 package. My advice & opinion: STAY AWAY, NOT worth it. I do not begrudge anyone earning a living, BUT, I do NOT understand how people can be so greedy & to deliberately use cleverly deceptive advertising to fool people. The one ornament I received is not even a good quality. I will be returning that ONE ornament with a plan to add to my collection on my next visit to Russia. "Gift Ideas For Everyone"--Really?? I reckon "everyone" must earn significantly more money than me to be able to afford their prices. Unbelievable. I could not give less than one star or I would have. SJKnight | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
All the colors of the rainbow. My daughter has been in need of a replacement loom and bands for some time, so when I saw this set I jumped on the chance. The set comes in a carrying case. The case is pretty cheap and flimsy, and I hope it lasts the life of the bands, but it's not a deal breaker for me. In the case you will find 21 different storage pockets with colored bands in them. Mine varied slightly from what you see in the pic, but that's okay cause my daughter loved the colors. The colors are awesome. There are solid pieces as well as multi colored pieces. My favorite and hers as well was the flower and heart shaped bands. We did have a repeat of two of the colors (blue) but luckily it is a color she likes. She will have plenty of options to choose from. The bands are well made and feel the same as her high end bands we purchased previously. The case also includes the loom, 5 charms, 4 bags of s clips, the hook you use to create the bracelet, and then 2 smaller hooks with some random blue piece. The instructions did not indicate in any way what the blue tool was for, so it'll probably end up in the trash since we don't know what to do with it. Overall I am very pleased with this set. The only thing I would change at all is the sturdiness of the case ( they are selling to children afterall) and better instructions on how to use the loom. The ones included are basic and don't help much. Those two things do not change my feeling on the set at all. I give this product 5 stars happily.
Disclaimer: I hate seeing these things at the bottom about people getting an object as a discount. I want to make sure that people know that although I did get this at a small discount it in no way changes the way that I feel about it. I am honest in every review and if something doesn't live up to my expectations you will know. I will happily refer this product to family and friends and will definitely buy again! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Detail scissors slice my thumb. As scissors go, the blades on these two pairs of scissors are sharp, and that's great. HOWEVER--and I can't explain exactly how it happens, because I'm not sure myself--I always slice my thumb up when I use the smaller pair. I would hang the detail scissors around my neck because I knit and crochet. Before I owned these, I would put my scissors down and then be unable to find them five minutes later. Once I got the detail scissors with the lanyard, that didn't happen anymore. Yay. But seeing my thumb sliced up (inexplicably) every time I used them was unacceptable. If you have snags on your skin when you work with yarn and crochet thread, that's trouble, not to mention uncomfortable. Fortunately, I was able to fit my other scissors (that came with my <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Tulip-Etimo-crochet-hook-set/dp/B0045QHTU4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Tulip Etimo crochet hook set</a>) into the sheath with the attached lanyard. NOW I'm all set. Should you buy these scissors on the off-chance that the embroidery or small scissors you already own will fit into the sheath with lanyard? I'm not sure I would have, but it's entirely up to you, of course! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent! No bad smell. Excellent! No bad smell. You need this for potting your pickups. If you own a Gibson SG, use this with paraffin wax, 80% paraffin / 20% bees wax. SGs, due to their light-weight, tend to vibrate the pickups more than Les Pauls and cause excessive microphonic feedback. I guarantee if you re-pot them it will eliminate the feedback.
You can buy a cheap wax warmer here or on eBay.
On Amazon:
The 'Portable Salon Electric Hot Wax Warmer Heater Facial Skin Hair Removal Spa Tool' looks like it will work.
eBay (I own this one):
Single Pot Wax Heater Warmer Machine Professional Depilatory Salon Hot Paraffin'.
I purchased my paraffin from Bitter Creek Candle Supply because they didn't have a good selection here on Amazon:
SKU: wx12391
Product: IGI 1239 Straight Paraffin Wax
Selected options:
Slab Wax: 10lbs
SKU: wx13431
Product: IGI 1343 Straight Paraffin Wax
Slab Wax: 10lbs
I don't remember which one I used. Both are similarly spec'd though, perfect for pickups (I did a lot of research before I ordered)
Don't forget your thermometers. I own both of these:
Taylor 5989N Classic Instant Read Pocket Thermometer
Taylor 9842 Commercial Waterproof Digital Thermometer | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Stuff is like magic. I have a couch that happened to tear along a seam. The upholster said he couldn't sew it because the fabric was too thin, and would end up unraveling again. I bought some of this stuff after reading several reviews. I was skeptical. However, this stuff is magic. I put a few drops along the seam line, stuck the pieces of couch fabric together, and within 30 seconds it was as if the separate pieces were sewn together.
One caveat, definitely watch how much you use, especially if it's on thin fabric or areas that need to remain flat/no bumps - as this glue will dry pretty hard and may leave the area feeling less than soft. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great clay. So far, I really really like this. I am using it for a school project. I made a giant pot with about nine pounds of the clay and it seemed to be very very nice. I'm used to working with little packs of clay from blick that are hard and grainy to start out with, but I am actually very happy that it turned out the way it did. The thing is, the pot took me 7 hours to make today, and I'm getting heavily graded on it so I'm praying it doesn't crack. I've seen so many reviews saying it cracks after drying, and I don't know what my back up plan would be. Does anyone know if you can just patch up the cracks with some more fresh clay? Anyway, so far I really love it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Terrifying. These are not normal glue sticks. I use a lot of glue sticks and these are downright terrifying. I first noticed a problem when the toxic smell started. I had to open a couple of windows. Then my entire glue gun started smoking. The glue came out bubbling and would continue to bubble on the project surface. On cardstock, it permanently changed the color of the paper on both sides. It actually appeared to leave burn marks on a couple of sheets and it definitely caused the paper to smoke. Needless to say, I didn't use them long. The glue was so hot that it was coming out the back of the gun, an issue I have never had before or since with this particular gun. I honestly was concern these sticks were going to cause a fire. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
first order was great - second order was nearly un-scented. Other reviewers have pointed this out, and it is very true. This doesn't smell like pure vanilla. If you are going for vanilla, this is not going to make you happy. I have a Yankee Candle buttercream candle in my house and this oil smells very much like that. It smells like something yummy baking....like cake! MMMM. I added it to a tub of lanolin that I use on my hands and feet (best moisturizer ever, but it smells kinda weird). I have had no adverse reactions to putting it on my skin (note: it is approved for bath and body applications). It is lovely.
UPDATE - ordered again, two bottles this time, and the fragrance has gone from strong and lovely to non-existent. My first bottle scented my lanolin and I used what what left in a jar on a candle warmer. Just a splash would fragrance my home for DAYS. With this last order (last as in "most recent" as well as "final"), I tried the same thing...no scent. I added half a bottle....no scent unless I stuck my nose IN the jar. Even opening a brand new bottle and putting my nose right on top of the bottle, I could hardly smell it. I dumped one whole bottle in the jar on the warmer...no luck. I don't know what has changed, but I won't be ordering this un-scented oil again.
I would give this second order one star, but because the first bottle I ordered was lovely, I'm giving two stars. It seems it is a gamble - will I get the scented or the unscented? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So very rough . They are pretty. Smooth on one side. But they are incredibly rough on the back side. And anyone eventually making 4,680 some odd folds with this stack of paper knows danged well that one incredibly rough side just about null and voids the one smooth side and makes these about as comfortable to fold as construction paper. On top of that, they are very thick. For very large origami pieces...maybe a 1-2 foot crane (I have been experimenting with several different types of paper to make large cranes lately, so I do know from experience), this thickness/weight paper would be useful. But certainly not for less than 3" sized sheets. I'll use them, because they are here and returning items of small value is rarely worth it on Amazon with return shipping fees. But I would never recommend these papers to anyone interested in them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very Easy and Comfy. I purchased this Fiskars Squeeze Punch, Medium - Circle (1 inch) punch to replace another brand punch, which constantly got stuck and produced jagged edges, despite my sharpening it by cutting a few circles with aluminum foil. I absolutely love this squeeze punch because it's very easy to use; crisp cuts, and no longer do I have to push down, fighting the puncher all the way. I intend to add the large and extra large squeeze punches to my inventory. I believe they are 1.5" and 2" respectively. I do a lot of punching for bottle caps and this squeeze punch is so easy to use, I find myself looking through old magazines and newspapers for things to punch out, or I punch out scraps left over from crafting, because it is so easy on the hand.. I highly recommend this squeeze punch to all crafters - not just those joint problems like myself. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The "T-square" part helps me keep things I stamp or glue onto cards nice and straight. I got this tool for card making, but ended up using it for lots of measurements around the house. The "T-square" part helps me keep things I stamp or glue onto cards nice and straight. A lot of T-squares for crafters have a cut out on the short side that is perpendicular to the ruler (about 1/4" deep prior to the zero point), so it's hard to line up an item at zero to measure it (difficult to describe, but you can't just press an item against the perpendicular bar, or you end up with an extra 1/4" in your measurement). That might be a "special feature," but if it is, I don't know why it is needed. The ruler on this item shows measurements in 1/16-inch increments up to one foot at the top and bottom of the aluminum ruler. Now that I have it, I wish it got one with metric measurements in one of these positions (if such a product exists). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for beginner candle makers. This product is great if you are just beginning to think about making candles. With this wax you don't need to spend a great deal of money just to discover that you are unable to obtain beautiful candles. If you have what many houses today have - a microwave, a safe microwave container (maybe a measuring cup?) and a votive holder- you are almost there. You just need a candle thermometer <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/CANDLEMAKING-THERMOMETER/dp/B000YQGFB8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">CANDLEMAKING THERMOMETER-</a>, some wick clips <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/CANDLE-WICK-CLIPS-12-PKG-20MM/dp/B000YQK578/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">CANDLE WICK CLIPS 12/PKG-20MM</a>, wick <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/CANDLE-WICKING-BLEACHED-MEDIUM-6-FEET/dp/B000YQGEGY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">CANDLE WICKING BLEACHED-MEDIUM 6 FEET</a> and this wax. If you are up for something more fancy, you can add color and scent, although they are not necessary.
The wax comes in flakes, so you don't need to cut it. Just put any amount in the measuring cup, heat it on the microwave and wait for the correct temperature. Meanwhile, attach the wick and the clip to the bottom of the votive with a bit of hot glue. Then pour the wax in the votive holder and wait for it to harden. And you are all set! The result is a very nice looking candle. Of course, if you add a color, the result is even better.
I have observed that when adding scent, the best ones to use are the liquid ones. They add a creamy texture to the finishing candle that the ones in block don't. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I ordered this one to make a paw balm for my dogs and the consistency was great. It is just a very hard wax to . This beeswax worked for what I needed it for. I make a lot of homemade lotions and balms. I ordered this one to make a paw balm for my dogs and the consistency was great. It is just a very hard wax to cut. It took me about 20 minutes to break off about 3 ounces of it. Overall though, It melted perfectly and re-solidified at a nice rate. It smells correct and doesn't feel like it has any impurities in it. I would order this again for when I am making large batches of something. Easy to melt down the entire block at once. If you are buying beeswax for small batch purposes, I would recommend not getting this one. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
For the guy who has everything. Never thought I would need a custom branding iron but I found myself looking for one this Christmas for the man who has everything. After shopping around and doing my research, I decided to order from BrandNew.net <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/BN-14A-Handcrafted-by-Branding-Iron/dp/B000ITM76I/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">BN-14A "Handcrafted by" Branding Iron</a>
This was the only company who actually created their own irons that I had talked to. After talking to Scott from the sales team, I was able to figure exactly what I needed within my budget. The details they can put in are impressive and even though they were very busy for holiday times, BrandNew was hands down the most efficient, helpful, and responsive company to do the job. I recommend their irons to anyone looking for one- and ladies, if your man has everything and every tool known to mankind, get him this!!
Thanks guys for the amazing christmas gift. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
About what I expected for the price. I got this ball winder as it was one of the cheaper ones on Amazon and was Prime eligible. Despite the other reviews, my winder does stay mounted to my desk (slightly less than 1"). However, at first I did have problems with the metal threading arm, but I discovered that you really have to pull it out for it to stay up. The instructions say that it extends out 1.5" from the base. I found that it was almost 2".
I did also have one incident where the winder ate the yarn, but this was before the threading arm was in the correct position. After winding ~10 balls, I haven't had any more issues with the winder eating yarn. I do feel, however, that the fact that the advertised feature of not eating yarn wouldn't be much of a problem with another winder that wasn't sealed at the bottom. Since I have never owned another winder, I can't say this with certainty.
Overall, this is a decent first ball winder, and I expect to keep it for (hopefully) many years. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Come up a little short. I have been using these scissors for about 4 months now and it's a love/hate kind of thing. The blade is perfect size and it is very sharp. My biggest problem is that there is too much tension/friction while opening and closing the scissors. I first tried loosening the screw but it was way too tight. I applied some oil and that helped but it just isn't a smooth action to close the blade. I had hoped that over time, it would ease some but that hasn't happened yet. I use these types of scissors not only on cuticles but to trim eyebrows and nose hairs. But they just don't work smoothly enough that I feel comfortable with them around my nose and eyes so I have just kept to cuticles where they work well enough. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy to use and great for costuming. I bought this stuff as an alternative to autobody filler - I'm making a custom Star Wars Mandalorian helmet out of 5-galon bucket plastic and needed something to fill gaps and close up holes in the bike helmet I'm using. Many other armor-builders swear by Bondo, but I find this stuff far more versatile and easy to use.
First off, it doesn't smell bad at all, though its faint aroma could be likened to corn chips (at least, to my nose). You don't need any special respirators or fume hoods to handle or work with the stuff; just throw on some gloves to mix the two parts, since it's very sticky while you mix it. If you get it on you, it actually comes off really well with water. Once it hardens, it's not going anywhere, but while still in putty-form you can wet and smooth it like a stoneware clay, reducing the need for sanding. It was stiff enough un-moistened to fill the vent holes of a bike helmet, though, and sands nicely when dry if needed.
All in all, I love how this stuff handles, and the working time is long enough to be useful but short enough to be convenient. No fumes, solvents, or messing around with weird ratios - just 50/50 and knead the stuff together. The black I bought matches the plastic I'm using very nicely, and the one drawback I found was that it has a hard time sticking to perfectly smooth surfaces. Rough things up a little with some sandpaper, though, and it works great. As someone who used to swear by polymer clay, I'll probably be trying out some other colors at some point. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fantastically handy for repairs. This is an awesome product, and it couldn't really be easier to use. Ten minutes after I received it, I had fixed an overhead light fixture with a badly cracked bezel and a collapsible clothes drying rack that had been broken for over a year. I may have been able to glue the bezel with copious amounts of superglue, but there wasn't much surface area and I think it would have just pulled apart. I was able to use the plastic to easily mold it into the sides of the bezel to hold it together. There was no other way to fix the drying rack without replacement parts or some awful looking kludge as it needed to be structural, but I was able to mold the missing part myself in just a few minutes. I mixed in a few black color pellets to match the unbroken bits, and it's as good as new, very sturdy. It's now a few days later and both fixes are hard as rock and I have no doubt they'll last. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Stainless Finland. I have used an old pair of European made scissors that my grandmother originally had which were made around 30 years ago, and they still work today. They were made by craftsmen in an old world shop and therefore don't have a brand name. But they have many good features that many modern brand name scissors don't have like - rubberized metal handles, riveted blade assembly, and thin long blades(like a knife). In the photo that is attached to this review the scissors described above are in the middle. They have a design frequently associated with "industrial" or "sewing" scissors.
I was looking for similar scissors of similar long lasting quality for all purposes(not only sewing) since as a guy I cut very little fabric. I ordered these Fiskars 8 inch Heritage scissors and the Gingher 7 inch Knife Edge Dressmaker scissors(which as far as I can tell are made by a company affiliated to the Fiskars brand and are labeled as such on Amazon).
I already own cheaper Fiskars scissors(likely outsourced to a cheap production facility somewhere in Asia), they are nothing special and have thick dull blade tips, I want to move them to long term storage. These Fiskars Heritage scissors are labeled "stainless Finland" so they were not outsourced(I don't understand why Fiskars outsources to Asia and not to nearby eastern Europe) to be manufactured as cheap as possible with disposable quality(like many things today). They seem like good scissors but I did not like the plastic handles, they don't feel as ergonomic as my grandmother's 30 year old scissors. So I returned them without opening the package. The blades appeared to be sharper and thinner than the Fiskars' scissors I already have.
Most will likely be satisfied with these scissors, I just have very high standards for scissors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great! Smaller than expected. I'm very pleased with these. The '8mm x 8mm' description is a bit misleading, as that describes the height of the stud by the base of the stud. Some other studs I have purchased that have been listed as '8mm' are a bit bigger because it described the actual stud size, not the base. Just something to consider.
They screw in easily; I like to dip the screw threads in glue before screwing them in just for some extra security. I liked that the screw bases came packaged separately from the studs themselves. My only 'con' for these is there is a pretty distinctive mold line in the middles that causes a ridge.
All in all, pretty happy with these! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This roll was not good, but is that typical. Let me preface this by saying that I understand this is a natural product and there will be some variances. Also, I know that when you get to the end of a run, you have the "leftovers" and I think that is what this was. Most of the canes were short 0 around 3 1/2 to 4 feet. They were varied in width and thickness - some wide some narrow and some thin. Many broke while weaving, and that was after checking for defects. Those that did that just separated and came apart. I also came up short. It was supposed to be enough for 4 chairs. I did 3 chairs (13" round woven area) and ran out just after starting the 4th chair. I contacted the supplier and they replaced the product and it was day and night difference between the two. The problem I have here was with the product and not the supplier. They did me right. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
If your looking for foam sheets this is a product you should consider. These are colorful and pretty cool, especially for the price (Nov 2013) around $5. For some reason I thought they were size of reg. sheet of paper, but they are half that size. Still, for what I wanted them for they are perfect - bought them to place in between mason jars that are being stored in boxes, they rattle around and didn't want any to break. Now that I have them I see they could be used for many things. They'd be great for craft cutouts or for using a foam base for lamps or whatever. Next time I order something from Amazon I'll probably get another pack just to have on hand. As soon as I pulled them out of the box my wife grabbed up the pink and purple ones. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The tools and discs feels and looks like it's very durable. I bought this 20 Piece alloy Green Polymer Clay Extruder Craft Gun / Decorating Tool Set to use with my polymer clay craft projects.
Pros: The tools and discs feels and looks like it's very durable. I like that it's threaded and twisted to give a better torque than just trying to push through the extruder. This gives my clay a much more consistent, uniform shape. It's easy to assemble and use. There's no yucky metal smell which is good since I'm sensitive to strong odors.
Cons: The outside and inside package looks and feels cheap. It would have been nice to have a bit more sturdy storage for all the discs. Another thing I wish about this product is that the discs were a little closer to the end of the tool for a cleaner cut. So this causes distortion when cutting certain shapes and it compresses the clay and distorts the shape when cutting from the extruder.
I received this product at a discount for my honest and unbiased opinion but this fact did not influence my rating. I am not an affiliate of the manufacturer, seller, or Amazon; and I do not receive any monetary compensation for reviewing this item. To me, honest customer feedback is very important because I depend a great deal on the customer reviews I read also. Thank you. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product. Updated Review 2 and a half months after purchase!!!
I was initially really impressed with build quality of these scissors. I have used them 3 times since purchase, soley to cut cardboard, no water near the product. They have already begun to rust, or oxidize somehow. This is appalling for the cost of the product and the claims the producer makes. If the current pace continues these scissors will be entirely unusable in another few months. A real shame because i really thought i had found a good pair that would last years with good oil and upkeep, however, these are just another in a long line of crappy scissors, just more expensive.
(Original review two months earlier)
I was so sick of buying crappy scissors every year or so, so i decided to fork out a little more and try these scissors. Great purchase, and cone in a nice box too. If you care for them, it is likely you will never need another pair of pro quality scissors again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
this stuff is pretty much garbage. this stuff is pretty much garbage...its a shame because there is a need for a product like this but one that actually works...we have an embellishment and embroidery factory and typically use angel hair or patch glue to glue patches or bond fabric and very often im in need of a quick spray in adhesive for unexpected jobs where areas need to be bonded so i searched the internet for this very product and was happy to find that someone makes it but unfortunately its complete garbage.
its not an issue of how we are using it because i assure you, we are a factory so we have everything from hand irons to high pressure / high heat presses and i have tried them all with every combination of heat and pressure and have come to the conclusion that it only works when you spray on a ton of it and even then the bond is extremely weak ...another problem is that the amount required to form even the weakest bond is such a heavy coat, the fabric is extremely stiff and unwearable afterwards. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Soap made easy. Just what was advertised. I made a soap recipe totaling 43 ounces and approx 1/2 inch space on top to allow being covered. They are stack able as that is what I did for covering and my soap. It heated and went to gel stage without insulation needed. Today I easily removed from wooden box and lightly pulled silicone sides away and my soap popped right out. As for longevity I cannot report yet but I think I will get many uses with proper handling and care. It washed beautifully. I only bought 2 to start but I will be ordering more in near future. My only negative is I wish I found this product years ago. Oh, Yes they make smaller bars 2.75" x 2.75", but I knew this by the box measurements stated in advertisement that's what I would be making. I have a professional cutter that cuts 1 inch slices and I got 10 full bars weighing 4.25- 4.35 oz without added clay, etc. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for making "Bandaids" for horses. I use this for lots of different things, but the most unconventional way I use this, is to attach bandages to cows and horses when I need to bandage a wound in a area that is difficult to bandage. I simply apply a small amount of Tear Mender to the edges of the bandage or the corners of the bandage and hold it in place for a few minutes. When it's time to remove the bandage, I pull it off. Some hair will come off with the bandage which is why I try to use the least amount I can. Using this I've successfully treated wounds and kept them clean, where without it, the wound would have been exposed to dirt and flies and had a much longer healing time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Surprised. I have used the original Rainbow Loom. I was looking for an inexpensive alternative to send loom band making to kids overseas in the Operation Christmas Child program. I bought a set of these at HobbyL. to try out. They really work great! The hooks are plastic, but stiff enough to be able to pull the bands. They are about 3" long. Should work fine for most kids. I didn't pop any bands and actually found it easier than using the Rainbow Loom. The set I purchased in store worked out to be about a buck fifty per set. Works out about the same here if you figure in the shipping. These do not come with bands. Now that I know they work, I am going to go get more! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Repair your Fabric Auto Upholstery. I had a small wear-tear in my Toyota fabric seats and was anticipating an expensive $$$ partial replacement of the seat fabric panel plus there would be no way to match the original fabric, then having to leave my car, waiting for it to be done, huge annoyance all around. Went and bought this product on a whim and was able to do a very nice repair using thin tan cotton cloth to match tan seats. Put a patch under the tear, glued it in place (gotta work fast), then put another patch on top, glued that, and WOW, does the trick! Looks super! This is not like any other glue I have ever seen. What a nice cheap and effective repair for here & there upholstery tears! Great. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
High quality and works great. This thing works great. I read the reviews and knew to have a straight edge ready. I also clamped the mat between the straight edge and a board to make sure everything stayed in place. Some of the bad reviews just have me shaking my head now that I've used the tool. A little common sense and a quick look at the instruction video available online is all that is necessary to easily make perfect beveled cuts.
Note... This is for cutting 4 ply mat with a 45 degree bevel. If you want to cut 8 ply, they have another tool for that.
One bad review mentioned difficulty pulling the cutter while holding the blade down. I suspect they had the blade set too deep. Follow the simple instructions and I promise you'll be glad you purchased this. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
One Of The Best. Easy to work with. When kept properly packaged it stores nicely. Dries well with minimal shrinking, but it does shrink and may crack during the drying, but once dry, I just fill-in with more clay and it works great. Quite sturdy once dry, and even more sturdy when painted and varnished. Sands nicely as well. Takes acrylic paint well - comes out very matte. It does NOT take matte varnish well however....I have tried different paint brands, different matte varnishes, even tried many matte sealants first, but no matter what, it ALWAYS comes out glossy during the varnishing/sealing. Other than that, I love this clay.
Tip: a bit of clean, cold, water works to smooth fresh clay, keep it from sticking to your fingers, and a dab of water on sticky clay will keep two pieces of clay together very well to help hold in place while blending. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
As described. This cardstock is not as heavy as I would have liked, but I knew that going in...just couldn't find any heavier weight cardstock options in the nice dark black. The color is rich and not washed out like some of the other black cardstock available on Amazon. The weave is very pronounced on one side, but much less obvious on the other, which is really the best of both worlds for my uses.
I like using black cardstock as a base for ATCs and this 5 x 7 inch size will give me four perfect ATC bases with only two cuts. This will give me 240 ATC bases for just under $8, which is cheaper than if I were to buy pre-cut ATCs in individual packs of 50.
I'm pleased with the quality and versatility of this item. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So natural and cute, we love them. We are loving these craft paper gift tags in our house. We also love the Jute twine that comes with them. They have so many uses not just as gift tags. You can use craft scissors to make different shapes, or decorate them with different colors for a quick little note. We tied them on mason jar gifts, and they look so natural and pretty. My kids love doing crafts in the fall and winter so I know they will be put to good use this winter. I know that your family will enjoy them as much as mine do.
I received this product at a discounted rate for my honest and unbiased review, however that does not mean that my opinions are not % my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A great tool for those of us with limited artistic skill. The way the pages are made is unique, a very light gray page with pure white lines. The pad is set up landscape (long side horizontal) with vertical lines and side to side perspective lines that taper toward vanishing points located off the page to left and right. These lines allow me to do a reasonable job of drawing something with perspective by having the horizontal lines follow the printed perspective lines. Once the drawing is done I can photocopy it and the white lines almost completely disappear. The only shortcoming is that the glue binding the pages is weak so they come free sometimes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is a great new discovery. This is great stuff, and is certainly something that I think everyone should check out using as an alternative to other types of glue for certain projects. It's a tub of very thick, viscous gel, several times more resistant to the finger than vaseline. It spreads on quite thick, and it's absolutely excellent for mounting artwork onto foamboard or cardboard. It will never wrinkle your artwork as it dries. It dries very brittle and perfectly clear, kind of like epoxy (but without the strength, of course).
One ought to be careful to clean out the screw threads of the plastic tub. If you don't, it will eventually become impossible to close properly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Incredible carvers. I bought this 12 carving tool set in 2012 end of march and immediately started carving the heck out of my clay sculptures, using them for smoothing out small spaces, and adding slip to connect two parts. This tool set did exactly what I wanted. I carved through dry clay nice and slow with no problems, edges are slightly ruff so I used that to gently grind away residue to create an evenly matched edge or lines. I used almost all the tools doing my work. I used it for very intriquette details. Students from other ceramic classes said that my work was admired for the details from the carving tools, my teacher asked me to order a set for him after examining them himself. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
not too bad for a starter bottle cutter. this is a decent beginner's bottle cutting device. many of the problems discussed by the other reviewers are accurate. the device is difficult to adjust. some screws require the small allen wrench, and some are simply tightened up by wingnut. i've found that you can set the width on the rollers and scoring blade at a width that works for both small- and large-diameter bottles, but the adjustment you need to move a lot is the height cutter. it's not very easy to move, and you have to tighten it and then wiggle the brace and tighten again to get it good and solid.
scoring the bottles is not terribly difficult, but i've found that even if you have everything good and tight, the score line still manages to move up the bottle by about a millimeter by time you get all the way around. that's my major beef with this cutter.
it will take a few bottles to test out and get the procedure just right. i found that it works best if you spend extra time heating the score line with boiling water (upwards of a minute) before moving over to the cold water. if you get the bottle heated evenly and then start to cool the entire thing evenly, you can watch the score line turn into a fracture all the way around the bottle, and then it will split in half. if you don't get the score line to split all the way around the bottle on the first try, chances are you're not going to get it to break evenly because the partial crack will move all over as soon as you start to heat the bottle again.
overall, not a bad first-time cutter. i''ve successfully cut about 20 bottles (and ruined about the same). beer bottles aren't easy to cut, but liquor and wine bottles seem to work better. if you're looking to make some cool drinking glasses, use bailey's bottles. the black glass and thick bottle make for a very cool-looking cup. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Confirmed fakes. As I have commented in someone's review, I ordered this from SCLM and wound up cancelling the order even after Amazon showed it as shipped. Obviously, it wasn't shipped even though I received a notice two days prior that it was. I compared the box in the picture to what was shown in a Michael's ad and thought I was getting the real deal. No where in the description does this say they are not authentic, and they seem to make every effort to make us believe these are the real Rainbow Looms. I contacted the seller to question the authenticity and was advised to cancel my order if I was concerned about quality. On the plus side, they did refund my money promptly.
This is second time I was duped online. The other Rainbow Loom I bought from a different online store was so cheap and broken up that I cannot give it as a gift. Even the bands looked different than Rainbow bands and had a chalky substance on them. I wound up driving two towns over to go to Michaels to get it myself. It would be one thing if the sellers clearly labeled this as a knock-off, but this is deceptive and probably illegal. At least give me the opportunity to choose if I want a fake or the real thing! And to top it off, the inferior fakes cost just as much or even more than the original.
And just as an FYI if you choose to purchase this, it is shipped from China and takes more than a month to get here. It might not get here for Christmas. I was told it would get here sometime between 12-13-13 and 1-13-14 and I ordered this on 11-16. This was after it said it ships in 3 business days and gave no indication of how long it takes to arrive until after the seller marked it as shipped. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best Scissors I've ever used. Okay, I'm a seamstress and I probably have more than 10 different pairs of scissors but these are truly the sharpest, lightest and most comfortable ones that I own. My friend that introduced them to me said she got them because she had problems with her hands, arthritis I think, and the large openings in the handles are covered with rubber and are much more comfortable for her to squeeze. They also have a very sharp point. So I'm glad the manufacturer provided a sheath to put over the shaft so that you don't accidentally stab something or someone. These are definitely my go to scissors. The price is great too. Some of my scissors cost more then $80. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I'm a satisfied beginner. I'm a beginner and not very confident in my skills, so until I'm sure that I'll continue working with leather I'm keeping my investment in this hobby to a minimum. $13.79 isn't going to break the bank and I wouldn't be too upset if these tools don't last for a terribly long time, at that price. With that being said, I have done two projects so far using this stitch punch set and I'm very happy with them. I place my project over a piece of scrap wood on my work table, grab my mallet, and punch away. I tend to stick with the 6 prong and the 2 prong most of the time, lining up one prong in the last hole I punched to keep everything evenly spaced, and I was genuinely surprised with how good both projects looked once I was finished. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
6 Shades of Blue. Blue moon, actually its blue washi!! Beautifully designed, bold patterns and gorgeous blue hues This package contains 6 rolls with 10 yards each roll of this stunning washi. I love the birds, the sailboats, the chevron, flowers...it comes with a little bit of everything for you to use in your decorating. I use mine to decorate my planner, envelopes, cards I send out to my fellow YouTubers, just about anything you can imagine can be decorated with washi. They are even using it to decorate fingernails. I'm telling you the uses for washi is only limited by your imagination. Allydrew makes some of the best washi I have found. It is equal to anything found at the craft store and is priced just as equally well. I find this tape sticks very well, can easily be lifted for readjustments if necessary and tears very easy.
I review all of the washi I receive from AMZ on my YouTube channel (sprngbrd *) if you would like to see this roll or any other sets from Amazon that I've purchased.
This normally retails for $12.99 but I received it at the discounted amount of $6.35 in exchange for my honest review of this product | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very Artifical Blue Wash. Has a very blue wash to the tail, which is not natural and artificially put there. The pictures are not accurate to what is shipped and I almost suspect that it is not a natural fox tail as my dog (who goes nuts over tails that I get because he loves to sniff them) had no interest in it what so ever. Perhaps its the smell of the dye? Either way, if you order, expect an artificial looking blue washed tailed.
Otherwise the packaging was nice and the tail was not damaged in shipping. It also came very quickly and is very 'fluffy'. It is great for the price if you know what you are getting and I would consider ordering from them again for tails not used for anything else than play or show. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Cuts. I have purchased a lot of scissors but mainly for crafting so I really didn't need dressmaking shears. However, I received a coupon and got a good deal so I decided to give these a try. I wasn't too impressed when they arrived. They seemed lightweight compared to other dressmaker shears I've used before so I didn't expect much. Much to my surprise, they cut beautifully. I tried cutting a thin piece of cotton fabric because thin fabric can be as challenging to cut as some thicker fabric. Of course there were no issues. Even when I cut through 8 layers of the same fabric, there were still no issues. Someone posted a question about cutting through denim. I haven't tried denim but I don't see it as being a problem. Needless to say, I'm happy with my purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Absolutely THE best rag quilt snips. Without a doubt, these are the scissors you want when snipping all those rag quilt edges! I have severe carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists that affects my ability to grip any object for very long without my hands going to sleep. I made two, twin size rag quilts out of cotton flannel for my twin grandsons and was a little concerned about all the snipping ahead of me to finish them. These snips were just what I needed to get the job done with the least amount of pain. The handle is ergonomically designed to keep your wrist and hand aligned without having to bend at the wrist during the snipping action. The short blades are very sturdy, sharp, and perfectly shaped for the task. They cut very well, right down to the tips. I tried four other styles of high quality scissors and none even came close to these Fiskars Rag Quilt Snips. If you have even one rag quilt to snip in your future, these scissors are worth every penny - you won't regret buying them! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Don't bother, it will cost you time and sanity. I bought this winder to go with my swift. I have tons of yarn and needed one that would make my life easier. Instead, it took me forever to realize that the arm does not stand up like it should, and yes I followed the directions. It doesn't. So it took me about 3 balls of aggravation to figure out a way to hold it up with the hand guiding the yarn. I was into my 2nd ball holding the metal part up, and one of the plastic tabs that holds the skein part to the winder snapped. I was creating just enough tension, not a lot.
Also, the yarn does get stuck in the rotating part.
I thought I would save money, but ultimately I am losing time and am buying the other product anyway.
The aggravation of trying to make a substandard product work and then having it break is not worth the money I thought I was saving. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
THIS IS THE ONE YOU WANT! Sturdy METAL that will last forever. I bought this 3 hole punch in 2014 after I was tired of dealing with our old, squeaky one that barely could punch a hole all the way through. I didn't just want any old 3 hole puncher though. I wanted something that was solid metal and would last me for another three decades like my last puncher that I'm pretty sure my dad used in college. I opted for this Officemate one 3 years and boy am I glad I did.
First, I home school so my paper punching needs are EXTENSIVE. Everything my son does gets hole punched and placed into a portfolio of his work. Even on sick days I punch the letter or visit summary from the doctor and stick it in so I can document his sick days. My point is that our family simply cannot make do with a crappy 3 hole punch. This one has been FANTASTIC and after 3 years it still looks and functions as if it is brand new. It is HEAVY solid metal everywhere except for the punch catch tray, which is a very durable, thick plastic. The circular logo on the thick metal handle is rubberized. Nothing about this punch is flimsy or cheap in any way.
* THE COOLEST FEATURE *
The hole punch has a solid metal 'paper stop' at one end that you can flip up to give you a nice edge to line up all your papers so each stack you punch has the holes in the same place. That is great. However the metal paper stop is on a rotating rivet so you can swing it down out of the way and punch holes all along any sized sheet of paper. This is handy if you want to do really creative laced binding on a school art project but you need to punch six, nine or twelve holes and not just three. (Again, you can see how this comes in handy for home school projects.)
To Empty the Tray:
The blackish navy blue thick edge on the punch is actually the tray drawer that slides out and lets you empty all the paper circles. It holds a TON. Like a year's worth of punches. When you are ready to empty, hold it upside down and open the tray door. It is really simple and I love the design. The tray NEVER comes off or opens on its own or by accident. NEVER. It is actually hard to open when the punch is upright. When you turn it upside down, the tray will slide out more easily and feels natural. I thought this was a nice design feature. Even with all the punching I do, I still only empty the thing once a year. The blades are still sharp and cut through stacks of card stock quickly. (It can do about 5 to 8 sheets of card stock at a time, depending on the weight of the stock you're using.)
Since we're on the topic of office supplies, I also love this <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Durable-All-Metal-Stapler/dp/B019K6NAWO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Durable All Metal Stapler</a>. Again, I have had it for several years and it has not mis-fired or failed me once. If I could go back to my college days, I wish I had invested in these tools and then had them for a lifetime instead of fiddling with stuff that didn't work. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Floppier than I expected. Having never used anything but regular metal muffin pans (not that I really do all that much baking), I was a little skeptical of this one - especially when it arrived and turned out to be *very* floppy. It's so flexible you can practically roll it up to store it away - which is actually a plus considering how much space the regular ones take up. Since it's so flexible you have to use a cookie sheet under it, but it turns out to be very easy to use and quite convenient. You're supposed to spray or rub each of the compartments with a little oil prior to the first use, and the instructions say it's not necessary after that. But I've found that while the muffins still come out very easily (after they've cooled a little), they don't come out as cleanly. Instead, it seems better to periodically spray or rub a little oil inside the compartments. It's dishwasher safe and cleans up very easily and honestly - I really like it. I think I'm going to be making a lot more muffins. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not impressed. I bought this to use at work. I go through probably a blade a day and I thought the convience of being able to carry this in my pocket made it great. Was I wrong. The back of the knive came off the first time I used it. I figured I would just glue it back on when I got home. Then I went to replace the blade. The mechanics of the process was easy enough, but the replacement blades DO NOT FIT!!! I buy #11 Xacto brand blades in boxes of 100 from Xacto. They are wider than the blade that came with the knife and will not retract back into the handle!
I am supprised that Xacto would produce something like this, but they did. If the back had not come off, I would send this back for a refund in a heart beat. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
YASSSSSS. Many sculptors use a 50/50 mix of Super Sculpey original (the biege one) and Super Scupley Firm in a ratio of 50/50 in their work. But before that, they had to buy the two and cut and mix it; either with their hands, a pasta machine, or a blender of some sort. Mixing the clays together were a tedious and took a very long time to get the clays uniform and homogeneous.
I didn't buy it from Amazon (well not yet), BUT FINALLY! I don't have to spend half a day cutting and mixing 2 pounds of clay together, running it through my pasta machine over and over again. The clay is not too soft and not too hard to work with, and holds details wonderfully.
THIS IS A GODSEND! NO MORE HOURS OF MIXING!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Can be used for many types of greeting cards. The only limitation to the Cuttlebug embossing folders is their size: this hearts folder will emboss a piece of cardstock that fits nicely onto an A2 (4.25"x5.5") card. But embossed paper is usually used for layering, so the size limitation might not be as important as it seems. I can also emboss with my Xyron Creatopia Machine, and since its embossing system consists of a set of two rollers (as opposed to the Cuttlebug's folder), I can emboss paper of any length.
However, Xyron's machine has very few embossing patterns, whereas Cuttlebug has something for almost every type of card (except maybe sympathy--I use a tree embossing pattern for my sympathy cards). The hearts folder can be used for wedding, anniversary, friendship, 'missing you,' and even new baby cards. It has both intaglio and relief embossing, and is lots of fun to color (especially with chalk). I like to use a printed transparency film over the pattern to carry my message.
The Cuttlebug is basically a set of two rollers that press the folder pattern (back and front) into a piece of paper as the paper and folder are fed through the rollers. It's a simple concept, and the Cuttlebug performs it really well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent for party decor. I ordered these feathers to use in some displays around the house for Christmas, but as soon as I started putting them out my cat started to try to eat them, so I decided against displaying them. Even though I didn't get to use them for what I intended, I think these feathers are great. They are a good size - although not the giant ones you might think of when you first picture ostrich feathers. Mine were all pretty uniform in size - all around six inches. Some were fuller than others, but they were all pretty good looking. I got them in red, and I like the color. The feathers are so soft and fluffy! None of them were broken which was great. Im thinking about using them somehow in Valentines Day cards - maybe layering them and cutting them into heart shapes. Either that or Ill save them for party decor at some point (one that my cat is not invited to!) There was a stylus included with my order, and Im not sure what thats for - I probably won't end up using it, and may just toss it. As far as the feathers go though, I think they are great, and the price for them isn't terrible - cheap craft store feathers definitely look cheap, so you should expect to pay more for nice big feathers like these. Im very satisfied with them, and I would consider purchasing again if I needed a specific color for a celebration.
Disclosure: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I personally loved these & couldn't believe I almost let all the negative reviews convince me not to buy them. The reviews on these were pretty terrible so I was really skeptical. When you first open them they do smell exactly like fish food you would buy at a pet store. NOT rotten fish. After they are out of the package for a bit the smell disappears! Alot of people complained how they were packaged and how time consuming it was to separate them. I personally thought it was a bonus they came connected like a memo pad.. That kind of packing insured they didn't arrive damaged, bent, folded ect and it seriously took no time at all. They all looked pretty real. Detail is surprisingly realistic. For what I paid (under 5$) they were more then worth it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The best starter kit, high value. My first time making candles was using this kit but I did do a ton of research before hand so I was prepared. This kit has everything you need to fill 12 candle tins. Here are my notes about this kit.
Included but not limited to:
You receive Four 1lb bags of Soy Wax.
You receive Four 1oz bottles of fragrances.
1 bag of soy wax mixes perfectly with 1 bottle of fragrances.
One bag of wax fills 3 tins.
You receive 12 tins total.
You receive 3 wick straighteners
Given that information, it's only really practical to make 3 candles at a time, 4 times to complete the 12 in the set unless you buy more wick straighteners or use a pencil to hold the wicks up, as the cooling process takes longer than heating up the wax to the appropriate temps and adding color/fragrances. You could also wait for them to cool a bit then remove the straighteners like I did and use them on the next batch.
It's important to read the simple to follow instructions and to add the color / fragrance at the appropriate temperature. Colors should be added at 175F and the fragrance at 140F. Once the fragrance is in, stir well and pour carefully to the line at the top of the tin so the measurements are consistent. I did not weigh my wax but each bag filled the 3 tins up to the line.
To those who complain the thermometer was broken, while I have no doubt it could break during shipping, I found it odd people took the thermometer with broken glass and all out of the package just to take a picture of it...more likely they broke it themselves as you do have to be careful with it. In the future I would buy a Bluetooth thermometer as it is more accurate anyway and you can get notifications on your phone when it hits the temps you set.
The value of this kit is really good too, if you were to buy these individually you'll pay more. The only "reusable" part of this kit after you've made the 12 candles is the pouring pitcher, the 3 wick straighteners, and the thermometer. I was given 3 extra wicks which was nice in case something went wrong you would have some backup, but I was not given enough glue dots. This wasn't a big deal since I just dipped the base into hot wax and used that to secure the wick into the tin. In the future I'll do this anyway since it's convenient and you don't have one extra material to deal with or pay for.
The last thing to note is the color chips are all black on the exterior except for orange. They do come labeled, but if you take them out and mix them around you'll never be able to tell the difference between the red and turquoise for example. Just make sure you keep them in their bags. I also didn't use all of the chips, so in this regard you can mix and match your own colors although they do tell you which chips to throw in when making each scent.
I wouldn't consider myself a crafty person but I think I'll have a lot more fun making up my own candle scents with mixtures of fragrances and using different jars.
Overall, I think this kit was definitely worth it. I had a lot of fun and now I have the confidence to start throwing in my own styles and making them unique. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Poor quality sphagnum, not suitable for orchids. What I received was not really premium grade. It has lots of small pieces and darker material that has already broken down. Much more debris than I am used to in an AAA grade sphagnum. I actually weighed it as the block was about half as large as I am used to getting for this weight. It did weigh about 2.2 pounds, but when I poured hot water on about an eighth of the brick in a bucket, it did not expand at all. I am used to having sphagnum actually rise up out of the bucket and yield a great deal more than this did. Maybe I got a bad bale, which could explain all the other wonderful reviews, but I would not recommend this for orchids or terrariums as it won't last since it has already partly decomposed. Will return it and order another brand. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Large embossed flower--generally unsatisfactory. This punch is flawed for several reasons: 1--does not release the paper or cardstock cleanly when you finish punching, resulting in tears and bends of the petals, 2--the back is solid so you cannot turn it over to see where you are punching, 3-- the petals remain attached to the paper you are cutting when you remove it from the punch (that means you have to make 10 small cuts between each petal on every punch to get a detached flower), 4--the punch is heavy and takes a hard leaning push from above, yet seems to hesitate when you finish (no satisfying crunch!) so you're never certain it's cut all the way through. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not bad for beginners who want to try pyrography for cheap. This kit is ok for a beginner who's just curious about trying pyrography, like I was. Not a good long-term purchase.
I bought this two years ago and I've used it about 5 times since. Last week as I was switching out the bit, half of the tread broke off into the tool. I can't use the tool anymore because now no bits will screw into the tool.
It worked well the few times I used it, however I did have to turn off the tool after about 45 minutes because it would get so hot my knuckle would start to slightly blister. After it cooled and I gave my hand a break I could continue on my project.
I'm going to replace this kit with a different one that has a heat guard and more bits to try out. Hopefully the bits aren't as brittle as the ones in this kit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great products and make cute shapes. I received all shapes as described. I was so worried that I might get all circles or 2 of the 3 shapes just like in some reviews. It came nicely packaged with plastic and cardboard.
First off, I punched the packaging cardboard that came with the product to test out. The heart and circle were both fine but the star shape will not punch. It is too hard even if I use 2 hands to push. Hopefully I find the way to punch cardboard with star shape.
Then I tried to punch out the origami paper, they all worked fine. It is actually easy to punch and was fun!
Without paper, only star shape is not so smooth, meaning it required a bit more strength to push all the way and it makes a little bit of ckicking noise. I think this is because of the nature of star shape having 5 pointy area in such small space, NOT because the product is defective (because it punched the origami paper perfectly)
The grips were good size and perfect softness. I just wish that they were pink because I like pink more than purple personally.
Overall I am very happy with this purchase! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It Falls a Little Short of Expectations. I purchased Castin Craft Clear Polyester Casting Resin with the objective of using it as a clear matrix for some wood inlays I was making. The inlays would have stones or shells embedded in them. After following the mixing instructions closely, I found that it took a number of days for the resin to harden and even when it was finally cured, it was still soft enough to show nail indentations. Also picks up fingerprints way too easily. I also found that the top surface of the resin was a bit mottled or wavy when it finally cured. Bottom line, if someone is in need of a good resin for clear inlay applications, I would not recommend Castin Craft. A better and more durable epoxy resin is the WEST System, 105 resin combined with a 207 (clear) hardener. Downside is the WEST epoxy is much more expensive. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fantastic quality, gorgeously illustrated and extremely versatile. These are simply fantastic. They are printed on a really wonderful paper, that is super durable. I have used Watercolors, colored pencils, Copic markers and acrylic paints to color these and have had no problems! Each sheet has multiple images which means that you get so many uses out of these beautiful images. I have made many greeting cards, have used them in my planner, my bible journal and have used them in home decor items as well. Some times I even make some up to carry around and leave in random places as an act of kindness for others to find and keep! I cannot recommend these highly enough. The value for your money is terrific and they are simply soooo much fun to play with! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I used 2 coats, 1 by iron low heat . I used 2 coats, 1 by iron low heat and another by hair dryer medium heat on a new pair of Fjallraven Barents pro pants. The day after the 1st application I had a normal rain, I decided to try them on and see how they did. After a minute the water was still beading, I put my hand on my thigh and water came through the pants. The next day I applied a second coating using the hair dryer. Weeks later I had a hard rain, put on my rain coat and pants. Without touching my pants It took about 2 minutes and my thighs were getting wet, I noticed the pants weren't beading as much as when I first went out in the rain. I applied liberally on both applications. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Edited Review*** Read description! Not a full 6" across as stated in description. Below is my previous review, it has since been changed!! . I was initally disappointed with my purchase becuase the roll was not a full 6 inches in width. After my review, the company contacted me and apoplogized about the mishap, and they even sent me a replacement roll that was the correct size. Like I said in previous review, I love this transfer tape...and now I have much respect for the company as well. Thank you Angel Crafts!!!
Previous review: I absolutely love how this transfer tape works and I have purchased it before in other sized rolls. However I am disappointed in my 6 inch x 50 ft roll I received yesterday in the fact that it doesn't measure to a full 6 inches across. I specifically ordered this roll because I designed stickers that I need 6" across transfer tape for. When I went to cut the transfer tape to use I noticed it was too short. So now I have to cut my transfer tape horizontally on the roll to accomodate the six inches I need, which will cause a lot of waste. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great quality ABS, prints awesome, but glow is lacking in my opinion. Material prints really well, no issues with printing. I give 3 stars because it takes an enormous amount of light exposure to get it to glow, and it doesn't seem to glow very long at all. I printed a phone case and exposed it to bright lights and it glowed bright for a few seconds and faded shortly after. I have no experience with other glow in the dark materials yet, but may try another brand. I ran this at 230C melt, 110C bed temp, Simplify3d software, flashforge creator pro printer. Ambient light from ceiling lamp doesn't seem to be enough to charge it to glow, I can use LED on my phone to expose it and the area exposed will glow, but very short time before it's not able to be seen. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good for natural dough. This is a good natural dough. If you really want to avoid all chemicals, its great because the colors are derived from plants, like beets, spinach, etc. It has a nice essential oil smell.
My only complaint is that the product is inconsistent. We've had two containers, and the colors were much more vibrant in one. And the other had lumps of flour in the green and the orange. They weren't mixed totally smooth. Ive used food colorings derived from plants before, and they are a very consistent product, so the color differences cant be attributed to the fact that not all beets are created equal. I just think that batch was either old, or not mixed well. Still, no one stopped it from being packaged or sold.
So Id say poor quality control. Still, its a fun product.
I also wish the colors were sold separately. We seem to go though the purplish one first here, and Id gladly buy more of that sole color. But since you have to buy it as a set, I wait until we are low in general. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Useful. Easy. Reusable. These tins are very handy. I use them for test candles, personal candles and for special requests from friends/family. They are also VERY handy to have in the garage and kitchen. I use them for garage parts, screws and other odds and ends. Tins are VERY easy to re-use, they conduct heat well, making them easy to clean.
Please note: they should NOT be filled to the 6 oz capacity. Filling to the line they take about 4 oz, leaving room to close without damaging the wick. Similarly, the 8 oz tins will take a 6 oz pour.
Using GW 444 soy, I use an ECO 10 wick on the 6 oz tins and an ECO 12 wick on the 8 oz tins. Your mileage may vary.
PROS
Easy to use
Easy to clean and re-use
Handy to have around the house.
Short & Wide style provides a great Hot-throw
Stickers and tabs stay on and clean off without trouble
CONS
They can rust, so dry quickly after washing
Conclusion:
I have bought several cases of these, medium and large. They are great to have around. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
If you DON'T have a leather furniture, DON'T BUY THIS. So, I discovered I had been scammed out of what I thought was a leather couch. It turns out my couch has mixed leather bonding or something like that. So it was peeling off really bad within the year of use and my warranty with the couch had expired. I ordered this product and it just managed to hide the imperfections...but really, it doesn't look that good and I applied time and researched on how to do it properly. If your couch is like mine, which is a easy to peel material, don't buy this and just buy a couch protector quilt of the color of your couch. With this kit you will be wasting your money because your mixed fabric couch will not take in the color properly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great mat, watch out for the tape. Really nice product. It's actually quite a bit larger than I anticipated, and I was incredibly excited about using it. In general, the quality of the product seems to be very good. I do a lot of electronics projects and I wanted a large magnetic mat to hold screws and to protect my desk from general wear and tear caused by wires and parts being shuffled around. To this end, it's done quite well. The added magnets included are a nice bonus as well.
I only give it 4 stars because of the packaging. The mat is in a plastic box, which is fine, but the ruler and an informational sticker are held in place by 4 pieces of tape. These pieces of tape leave an OBNOXIOUS residue that is almost impossible to get off with just soap and water. I used a combination of olive oil, toothpaste, and warm soapy water. It took about a half hour to get the majority of it off. Somewhere the process of cleaning it, some 'wrinkles' (subtle lines that appear as depressions in the material) appeared, which are somewhat off-putting to me. I don't believe the wrinkles would prevent the mat from carrying out it's purpose, and they're only visible in direct light, but stuff like this really bothers me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy product to use. The product arrived ahead of schedule! The video was very helpful along with the instructions included in the box. The repair I needed to make was to the leather armrest of my truck. I did not have a whole but a series of small cracks located in on centralized location. I used the directions to mix the adhesives and achieve the color black/dark grey (the suggestion of a touch of red and brown worked well!) I applied the adhesive using a cotton swab which took all of 5 minutes. I let it set for about for approximately 4 hours, I returned and completed the "buffing" process, which was less than 5 minutes. My total investment of labor to include reading the instructions, watching the video and executing the steps previously mentioned and clean up maybe 30 minutes. It is a very easy product to use and would recommend it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Terrible customer service. Terrible customer service. Will not purchase from them again. In setting up the printer, I ran into an error message. After several failed attempts to correct it on my own, I called Canon. I found out they do not support edible inks. I called ink4cakes. Left message, they did not return the call, I emailed their customer support and did not receive a reply. I finally reached a tech support rep who instructed me to turn off the printer for 15 min, restart and call back. I called back in 20 minutes and he was gone for the day. There was only 1 phone rep available and he was not tech support. The company advertised tech support from 10 am to 10 pm. This was 4 in the afternoon. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best oompa loompa costumes ever! Thanks to Snazaroo face paint. Yes, I and a group of 5 other adults dressed as oompa loompas this year (2015) for halloween. Naturally we needed orange face paint. After reading a lot of reviews and watching a few face paint tutorials I decided to go with snazaroo and found this product to be sold very reasonably priced by amazon.
It was very easy to use. Just add a little water and swirl it around with your finger until the paint is pliable. Then we finger painted our faces and neck which took maybe 5 minutes to completely cover someone's face. Very simple application. We could have used brushes but we were not doing anything delicate or artistic. Just gobs of orange all over the face! It worked great and looked great. We had compliments all night. I'd highly recommend it to anyone thinking of going as an oompa loompa and it's perfect for a group costume idea.
I don't know how many applications would work for this 18ml sized product. The descriptions says it could do 50 to 100 full faces and I believe it. We did 6 and it hardly made a dent. This will last a long time.
My wife who has fairly sensitive skin and breaks out in rash at the weirdest things was fine using this product. No one else experienced any allergic reaction problems.
This washed off in one shower with minimal scrubbing and basic face soap. I was extremely worried about this as we flew out of the state the next day and didn't want to have to explain to TSA why our faces were orange. "Really bad spray on tan?" A warning on this point...this paint will get everywhere. Wash your hands after application really well or everything you touch will have smudges of orange or whatever color you choose to use if you finger paint. I had a few fingerprints smudged on my laptop and going through security at the airport made the TSA agents a little curious about it sending it through the scanner again and inspecting it by hand. Could be a coincidence. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Leaks glue but doesn't push a steady stream out. Highly unrecommmmend this glue gun. I was using a mini size (different brand) and was looking for something that could handle larger projects. This gun does not push out hot glue when you press the trigger, but when you're not pressing it, it continuously drips boiling glue all over your working surface. Then when you pick it up and try to apply glue to the intended surface, it clogs up and a giant ball of hot glue gathers around the tip that you pretty much have to just wait until it drips off (again onto your working surface). Ruined my table scraping off the piles of melted glue while my project sat unbonded. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
What a waste of money. I rarely write reviews but I'm shocked that this gets such high ratings! I bought this to seal ceramic mugs and bowls that my students had decorated, and it came out so streaky and cloudy that their lovely work was ruined. I mixed the product very thoroughly before beginning and applied it as thinly as I could. I tried it with a soft bristle and with a foam brush and both came out equally poorly. What a waste of money. The Krylon Triple Thick Clear Glaze has sealed our designs beautifully and the piece I took home is holding up well in the dishwasher. Too bad it's so smelly that I have to apply it outdoors but at least it does what we need it to. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Compact & Quality. They are so compact for punchers. Compared to other brands, it takes up so much less space. And as a crafter, the smaller something can be, the better! They have a little "switch" on the bottom that locks it to a closed position. Each one measures about 2 1/4" x 1"x 3/4" when closed, 2 1/4" x 1"x 1 1/2" when opened. Compared to the dozens of punchers I own, they weigh less, work as well, and are smaller.
Works best on thin to mid-weight paper. I used it on some pretty thick paper and it still worked ok. At the widest part of paper when punched, it is 5/8 inches.
I'd for sure recommend these for whatever crafting project you need to make lots of flowers for. Can make cute flowers. Can be used to make confetti sized flowers from whatever paper you'd want. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It works well. Hello this is Erica the reviewer once again with another product review! And today I will be reviewing this graphite transfer paper. I must say this really does work. The quality is great of this product. I am an artist and I enjoy drawing this just enhances the drawing experience. I recommended this paper for people who love drawing.
I did receive this product at a discounted rate for my honest and unbiased review. My opinion was not modified due to the fact that the product was discounted. If I am not fond of a product, I will always be honest . Please leave a comment if you have any further questions. Thanks for taking the time to read my review! This is Erica the reviewer in and out! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I would buy this again. I loved this product. I didn't give it five stars because I thought they were wider (my fault, of course, I should have read the dimensions) so my first reaction was slight disappointment, but when I actually got my hands on them I was wonderfully surprised. The texture was gorgeous, the color was a perfect metallic gold (I also liked the slight shade variety) and the adhesive held up even after being wet. I also received more than I was expecting to and needed. However, I would be interested in checking out other colors and sizes for future craft projects! The price was great for this item, especially considering the quality! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not a great bottle cutter but good for a one or two project kit, before you decide to buy the expensive cutter. THe Ephrem's bottle cutter works, yes, but the blades score maybe one or two bottles well before they dull and are useless for scoring other bottles. I found this model is also limited as to the size bottle it can cut, when it cuts at all, and the thickness of the glass is iffy as well. There are three blades within each scoring head, but none of them last long. So I do not recommend this cutter at this price. Not unless you have a cheap supplier of scoring blades that can be mounted in the Ephrem's cutter. OPN the other hand, It does come with all the necessary equipment -- sanding cloth, grinding powder, etc to finish one very nice project, So in that sense it is a very good starter kit to see if you like scoring and breaking bottles. If you do, then you will not want this model after you have finished one or two good projects. But if not, then you have only wasted about twenty dollars or so, not the 100.00 that the best models cost. In this sense alone, the Ephrem's might be worth it. Just to see if you enjoy the process at all before investing in more expensive equipment. FInally, I do not recommend using hte candle and ice bath method Ephrem's recommends for breaking bottles. Much more precise is a method you can watch on YouTube using a stream of boiling water along the score and then a stream of ice water, alternating until the bottle gently separates. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Metal, Crap Plastic. LOVE the casting of the body. Fabulous shape, and it's metal!
As other reviewers have said, the plastic components inside kinda suck. The quality of the material seems poor, and they're all SO flimsy and skinny. Blade can get caught going in and out sometimes- not the smoothest. Ergonomics seem designed primarily for using the knife at table level while standing.
So, grab it if you dig the aesthetics or ergonomics enough, or if, like me, you're considering bolting it onto a raygun. It's totally serviceable in terms of function, but don't expect great things. I'll stick with my Milwaukee Fastback for a day to day utility knife.w | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Disappointing. First off, this is not Washi tape. It doesn't claim to be, but tape labeled "paper tape" generally is (for example, that purchased at Target).
(Washi tape, for the uninitiated, is like masking tape. It is pliable, it is transparent, it can be pulled up and restuck numerous times, and it can be written on.)
Martha Stewart's Paper Tape has the unpleasant texture of wax paper and so is too slick to be written on.
It stuck okay on paper but did not do well at all on slick finished paper. It tends to roll up at the top and bottom, and to become unstuck at the ends. It did stick rather well to my ceiling fan, though (which I decorated with a mix of this paper tape and some other Washi tape), only needing me to restick it occasionally.
Overall, without taking into consideration that it isn't what I was expecting (Washi tape), it is disappointing as a craft item. It is lovely though, and I'm sure I will find some way to use it. I certainly will not buy any more, though. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
DO NOT BUY ITS CRAP. I received this product today (shipping was fast). Upon opening the package I was very disappointed. First the product I received was nothing like the picture. My glue gun was white and very flimsy looking. It is very light in weight, and made from cheat looking plastic. Secondly; the description said that it comes with 50 glue stick, WRONG, mine came with 2 packs of 20 glue sticks. So I decided to try it out, thinking maybe its not as bad as it looks, WRONG AGAIN!. The glue gun barely heats up,by the time the glue comes out of the gun its already cold. Such a terrible buy.
ALL IN ALL DONT WASTE YOU MONEY. THIS PRODUCT IS CRAP!!!
If only I can give this 0 stars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love these. Super cute, little larger than I thought. However that is okay with me, I use these decorative punches to decorate my nails. I paint my nails a lot and I enjoy doing cute little things with them. I did receive random shapes, some were what I was hoping for while others not so much. I have included a picture of one of my nails after I finished painting it, with the decorative punch design added on. I like it, I plan on using these often.
If I ever plan on using these for something other than my nails, I will probably get a lot of use out of them. The size is decent, the punch is strong and well made. Super fast shipping, totally worth my $11 | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I'm Extremely Happy with this Quick Fix. Just like a few other customers stated, I also ordered the "plain" design MastaPlasta-Leather Repair Plasta 4 inches by 2.4 inches in DARK BROWN but received the version with the crown embossed on the leather patch. This was not a deal breaker for me as I originally wanted the one with the crown on it but I could not find it in the dark brown color on Amazon.com. I placed the leather repair patch on my dark brown leather sofa only yesterday and I was amazed at how good it looks! My sofa is actually a shade or two darker than the MastaPlasta-Leather Repair Plasta 4 inches by 2.4 inches in DARK BROWN and it looks great. It blends very well. I would definitely recommend this item to others, although time will tell how the patch holds up because it is located on the seat of the sofa where people will sit. For now it appears to be durable and it really sticks!! Also, the delivery was quick and the item arrived as estimated. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This was a great idea to put in the favors boxes for them . When my fiance and I were looking into getting married, I decided that i wanted the favors boxes to be something unique and different. Neither of us do candy or sugary stuff and alot of our family is diabetic and friends are trying to eat healthy so we didn't want to give them that stuff. This was a great idea to put in the favors boxes for them to be unique and also gives our guest a great way to remember our day by having a small plot of flowers to remember us. I just printed out instructions on my computer on how to handle them and placed them in the box with these and a couple mints. Its perfect since we had a small country field wedding ! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
True Lefty Scissors. The little one is a lefty and regular scissors give him a fit. I noticed when he used the special left-handed scissors his cuts are neater. His teacher said his cuts are more inline with other children his age when he uses his new scissors. The catcher is the scissors are so small Amazon makes you purchase a minimum amount of products before they will ship the scissors. However, I think for parents and guardians of little leftys then the scissors are worth while. The scissors have blant tips, small size for 4- 9 years olds and appear to be strudy. They made it through 1/2 the school year without breaking. I would recommend these for scissors for comfort and ease of use for left-handed children. Once we used the scissors in a variety of cutting exercises, I wanted to update my review.
We recieved a pair of red and blue (I purchased 2 pairs).
They are holding up great for the price. I have a rough 6 y.o. boy and he is all little boy!
They cut well for construction paper, index cards, gift wrap and yarn (sewing thread). Thanks mommy helper!
The scissors are designed specifically for left-handed children!
The scissors have lasted just about a year. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
WHERE HAS THIS BEEN ALL MY LIFE. Okay, I can be a little dense sometimes, I admit it. After laboriously winding my bazillioneth ball of yarn BY HAND I started thinking how much money I could probably make if I were to invent some sort of gadget that could actually WIND THE YARN FOR ME. Maybe something with a handle I could turn possibly?? As fate would have it, before I could decide the carpet color of the new house I'd build with all that $, a friend of mine tactfully informed me that she was pretty sure this "invention" had already been done -- quite a long time ago and in several different versions. Like I said, dense! Had no clue. So a-Googling I go...and enter the Marrywindix Wool Winder! Compact, affordable, and works like a charm!! Whoever DID invent this deserves every dime they made from it as I have no doubt they have changed the lives of knitters and crocheters the world over. Set-up is simple and quick; it takes only a couple of tries to figure out the best way to hold it so that everything moves smoothly and effortlessly; and an entire 8 oz skein of yarn can be wound in just a couple of minutes! Best of all, no more weary and aching arms and hands from manually winding, winding, winding...dropping the ball, chasing it across the floor...more winding, winding, winding... Yup, you get the picture - we've all been there, right? If you're a serious knitter or crocheter you probably have more yarn than you know what to do with sometimes. I decided I'd make everyone in my family an afghan for Christmas and by the time I chose patterns and bought all the necessary yarn, I was almost literally buried in the stuff! This handy, easy-to-use winder was a life-saver for me and it will be for you, too! Your yarn will be beautifully wound, organized, space-saving, and SO easy to use when you're ready. It winds with a center pull string that just keeps pulling out "like buttah"! Love it, love it, love it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Ok for experimenting to see if wood burning is for you. I fooled around with this for a few days to see if I'd like wood burning, and it was enough to say yes, I do, but finding that out was at times kind of aggravating, so I am upgrading to a professional tool. Here are what I think are problems: 1)The cord is too short- I had to get an extension cord to work at a table where my outlet was on the wall behind my chair. It would probably be okay if you were working on a counter or workbench with an outlet in front of you. 2) The controller is too close to the handle of the tool. It gets knocked around and hits your arm or the table and the temperature dial moves because of that, and all of a sudden it's too cool or too hot. The weight of the controller is enough to pull the tool off the table if you're not working with the bulk of the cord on top of the table. 3) I am not patient and don't want to wait for tips to cool, so the threads got stripped changing tips-- easy to ruin the tool/tips, whereas it appears the pro kits allow for easier switching out and some have 2 handles. If I want to use all of the letters/numbers I bought for this, I may have to replace the tool because I can't screw them in all the way anymore. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Everything needs a little sparkle. I wish they produced this in larger, economical blocks of 8oz. or more to use on larger projects. I love this particular accent 'color' - though it's more like the white translucent with bits of iridescent sparkle in it so even when blended with a color it gives it a nice sporadic sparkle effect without looking like a disco ball (unless you mix in too much of the color/not enough of the opal accent, in which case it can be overwhelmed).
As a 'stand-alone' color I found it particularly nice when making Fairy Wings. The translucent effect with bits of sparkle is really nice as a background and then after baking I highlight the ridges in and around the edges of the wings with paints or 3-D markers: <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sakura-38369-10-Piece-Blister-Card-Glaze-3-Dimensional-Glossy-Ink-Pen-Set-Assorted-Color/dp/B004HJ4CA4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Sakura 38369 10-Piece Blister Card Glaze 3-Dimensional Glossy Ink Pen Set, Assorted Color</a>
If you do a lot of work with clay you owe it to yourself to try it once, both alone and blended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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