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Worked great. Arrivied quickly..was just as advertised. I used it to seal about 45 Christmas cards this year. I was skeptical that I would have enough wax to do them all but it was fine. I did not put big globs of wax on the cards. They turned out very nice. One thing I learned is that it is not like the old time wax I remembered from the 70's.. This was more pliable and hardened a little more slowly than I remembered...which was ok for me as my husband was dripping wax for me and stamping was a slower process. Some of the more expensive waxes may actually be more " waxy"
CON: As I stated, it worked great for me...the stamp plates can be switched out by unscrewing the very end and slipping another image in... The machining of the cap was not top grade. I carefully/patiently lined up the threads so I did not have a problem. Once together it works perfectly. I knew it was cheap and would suit my purpose. would buy another. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The Product Is Great For Beginners Personally. I like this kit. I am a novice polymer clay diy-er and I have been eyeing tools such as these such to use with my clay projects. I need these tools. I haven't used each one yet because some seem a little repetitive and I don't know what to do with all of them yet. But they are different sizes.
The smoothing ones seemed most important next to the ones that I use for cutting. They all seem to work well. I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review.
I was a little disappointed that this set didn't come with a little ball tipped tool. Which most people use for eye sockets. But this set seemed to have most other tools. There is a different set besides this one by the same company but I didn't see the ball imprint tool in that one either.
I would have liked to include some pictures of my clay creations in this review but they are still in progress and they are for a growing business so I have to keep them private until the right time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Exellent for summer. Pefect in all point of view. "READ BELOW. PERFECT FIT: zero numbness, fits really well on the grip.
BREATHABLE: good material that let it breaths really well even on the Palm of your hand because it has some holes.
GEL PADS :gel has perfect thickness no too thin no too thick, the GEL has a perfect texture that let it absorb the impacts really good, and also let your hands mold on the grip perfectly .
GRIP: the grip is really good because the Palm material is leather, so it provides you a good grip.
EASY OFF: easy to remove because it has 2 small grip handles on top of the two middle fingers.
Recommendations
for those that have color grips on their bikes.
Wash them before use for first time with regular cloth soap and warm water
(why this?? ) Because the leather fades a little bit with the sweat so you don't want to stain your grips.
FOR LONGER LASTING:
Wash them after each ride with a bit of cloth soap and very important don't dry them in the dryer or under the sun(use a fan or leave them outside under the shadow) WHY THIS??? Because sweat makes it decays faster , makes the leather becomes stiff and cracking. And high temp can affect the GEL and leather performance. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
High quality beautiful set. Wow, these are beautiful. So much better in person than on the computer. It really doesn't do the set any justice. The pack has a wonderful array of colors, shapes, patterns, and foil that match well each other. Im a crafter and do many things with washi tape from scrapbooking, pocket letters, cards, soap, laundry detergent and home decor etc... Yes, home decor,lol. I use it on mirrors, frig to make memo center, pots picture frames etc..These offer a nice amount of washi per roll very impressive. I especially love the different design and textures that they exhibit not the kind you can usually find at a big box store. Love it!!!! I received these in exchange for an honest review and Yes they are wonderful, fun, and lovely. These are going to lend themselves well on glass bottles with my essential oils scrubs,lotions, and laundry detergent I will be making this month!!! Loving the green patterned one especially!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
LOVED IT. I received this kit rather quickly and loved it!! The paint went on easily and smoother than most. It was just like using a regular kind of paint on a canvas. Not that sticky facepaint you but at halloween. My daughter wanted to use it right away. I just made up my own design and she LOVED it. The cleanup was just as easy! We used babywipes and it all came right off with no scrubbing and no residue left over. Also I loved that you had to add water to make the paijnt. I used just a little and when we were done I just let it airdry in the tray so nothing was lost. Seems like this kit will go pretty far. I will definetly be purchasing this agan!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
If you have yarn, you need this. Just get it. Seriously. I'm so glad I bought this. I had tons of messy yarn skeins lying around, and now my craft room looks so tidy! My boyfriend loves helping me wind my yarn. He says it's "mesmerizing." Lol.
One annoying thing about this is that the metal arm that you feed the yarn through can fold down (I guess so you can store the winder more easily?) and it sometimes comes loose and falls down while you're winding. I fixed this on mine with a bit of tape, but I'm considering super-gluing it to keep it locked upright. I would be better if the arm was fixed to begin with -- being able to fold it down doesn't really save that much space. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
For the money, probably the best you're going to get. First: out of the box there was no manual and the safety guard/cover didn't fit properly or seat to allow the machine to operate. I had to remove it and tape the "safety" switch on. So bad build quality.
Second: the bottom shaft that holds the passive guides/rollers is very difficult (time consuming) to remove, so you're forced to use the guiderollers as they are (they are able to be moved around, just not reordered)... OR (with a significant time investment) you can remove the shaft and pull off/ reorder the guides to suit your needs.
Third: there are 4 creasing knives, one slitter, one perforator and two upper feed wheels. I think 2 perforators/2slitters/2scorers would be smarter. And two extra feed wheels would be nice.
Fourth: the outfeed dies at the knives/wheels... if you are trying to run more than one sheet, having an outfeed wheel push the product out of the way would be nice.
AND YET I gave this 4stars.
BECAUSE: out of the box (even without the manual) it was intuitive how to remove unneeded and then align the remaining perforator/scoring/slitting knives and their associated guides. I was able to perforate and slit 500 8.5x11 sheets of 80# cardstock tickets within 45 minutes of unboxing this device. I have an airfeed folder/slitter/perforator that would have run the 500 sheets much faster, but it would have taken me over 2 hours to set it up. So this is my goto tool for perforating/slitting in the future.
AFTER 9 months of hard use: the outfeed plate needs to be removed before you can run stock through smoothly, It is imperative that the feed rolls are equidistant from the edges of the stock to run smoothly and orthogonally. I found that leaving the feed rollers about 1.25" from the edge of the paper seems to work best (and leaves me plenty of room to adjust perforating/scoring wheels across the document -- this has been true across all stock sizes). Even feed pressure from the center of the feedstock is also necessary. I think a couple of light pressure hold-downs on the side-guides (to keep the stock riding along the guides) would be good. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worked great to add sound to a hancrafted trophy, created by my family. THIS SET came with two recordable cards. A card will allow you to record about 20 seconds of sound. We recorded several times before we were satsfied, with no loss in quality. Pulled off the tab cover when done, to disable the re- record feature, although it could be put back on. It was bigger than we thought it would be, but it worked. We used it to record the intro to phantom of the opera, and attached it to the bottom of a handcrafted. phantom of the opera tribute trophy, The sound was great, and really carried-it was the finishing touch that the trophy needed. Would buy again without hesitation. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The Mother of All Three-Hole Punches. I have needed a Three-Hole punch all year. As a teacher, I use them a lot, so I was constantly borrowing from others since the school seemed to think I didn't need one of my own.
At any rate, when I saw this, I ordered it immediately. It is absolutely amazing. It is durable, sturdy, and does the job easily (even with a lot of paper). Lining up the holes is really easy. It can be locked to save vertical space. The trash tray easily pops out. The box says it is "Jam Free Guaranteed."
The only drawbacks for me are the price (I am a teacher on a budget) and its large size. It takes up quite a bit of space on my desk, but it is so heavy duty, it is worth it to me. Overall, if you want a three-hole punch that won't jam and can handle a lot of paper, this one fits the bill. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Buy one. Why have I never owned one of these before? If you ever do any type of crafts involving paper folding, or have to fold multiple brochures or pamphlets for work, you've probably tried using whatever you had at hand to get a good crease. Yeah, how'd that work for you? Probably not so great; the paint or dye on the pencil, pen or other object rubbed off on your paper, and it was a pain to use. This tool feels good to the hand and does exactly what it's made for; puts a good crisp crease on paper. You can also use the pointed end to score paper for folding or tearing.
If you are a scrapbooker or any type of paper crafter, or if you frequently stuff envelopes or fold brochures or programs, you need this tool. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great quality, pretty sharp, good control. Grandson has taken up woodcarving so I gave him this for Christmas. He smiled immediately seeing the brand because he recognized the Mora reputation for quality, (which made him think I'm smart.) We tried it out in the workshop to debark a 2" oak branch from the woodpile, and then a pine 2x2, rounding it out. He loves the control & speed to hog out fast compared to knives, yet still do light finish work. Now we need to build a sturdy bench and find him a good vise. There are zero instructions that come with this. I had to look for advise on YouTube, eHow, etc. It'd be nice if Mora supplied a video and explained why this is superior to the bigger standard draw knives for carvers, which is what are featured in the YouTube videos. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fantastic gadget. At the advice of fellow yarn enthusiasts, I purchased this winder. I never thought I needed a gadget like this because I usually purchase sskeins of center pull yarn.... received the winder this week and tried it out, I am hooked! Thankfully, I read previous reviews and I recommend you do too for tips to use. I clamped it on my table, threaded the yarn thru the guide, extended the guide away from the winder, then hooked my left thumb around the guide and ran the between my hand and the guide. I recommend keeping a little tension on the yarn to make a somewhat tightly wound ball. With practice, I quickly perfected my yarn balls. I got 3 or 4 lovely manageable balls out of each skein of yarn.
Since I often travel with my yarn, these smaller yarn balls are terrific. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The golds add classy style to my mini albums. I love Washi tapes and Allydrew puts together nice combinations of colors and designs that blend well with my mini album projects. Most in the set blend with the papers I use in the mini albums and the price is right. They are somewhat shear, but not so much that it is like clear tape. It covers just enough to blend 2 different papers together at a meeting point, or to use to add extra support to my pocket pages or to line the edges of the papers together. If you don't get it placed exactly right the first time you can lift it off the paper without damage to the designer paper or the tape and allow you to reposition the tape and it will stick.
I received this product at a discount for my honest review and based on the Amazon selling price I found this product to be a great value and would go here first for future purchases to match my mini album plan. This opportunity to shop a large variety of tapes and get a group of coordinating styles and colors for a good price as a pack is so much better than running to stores, shopping around and hoping you have a coupon to get the best possible price. This came to my door fast and is a great product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A little intimidating at first, but very effective. I just received today my glass bottle cutter. I made all the necessary adjustments and in no time I was cutting my first bottle. Scoring the bottle was a little scary because I didn't know how much pressure I should be applying.
The when my bottle had been scored, I tried the hot and cold water treatment. Maybe my water was not very hot, I tried several times but it would not crack. So then I just put my bottle above a candle and started rotating it, I heard making cracking noises. Then I put in cold water and that did the trick. An almost perfect cut that I made better with the included sandpaper.
Overall a very satisfying experience, can't wait to get more bottles to try it out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Extremely Disappointing Quality - Save Your Money. The police liason for our community recommends engraving your last name and State Driver's License number onto the top of valuable electronics - our local police can easily research this information in state computer databases to (hopefully) reunite stolen goods with the rightful owner.
The Engrave-It Tool was an inexpensive but highly disappointing purchase - the information we engraved into the top of a DVR machine was easily obliterated with the wipe of a finger. There might be some use for this Engrave-It Tool for arts-and-crafts projects but don't bother if you're looking for a serious tool to prevent theft of your personal belongings. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy, messy, worth itsf. I like the product. I did four different moulds and since I wasn't trying to be precise I know I did something different all four times. In that sense the process is very forgiving.
The instructions are well written and as stressed out as I was about how it would turn out I was pleased with the results. The mould mix can be lumpy yet it still give a nearly perfect mould. The instructions mention that warmer water for the mould will set faster than colder water. I found that warm water is best. I did cold water first and it took four minutes or more to set. The second time I used water that was slightly warmer than room temperature and it took two minutes or less. Two minutes compared to four is huge when asking a child to keep her hand still. I thought that the faster set time would affect the outcome and it didn't really.
The cast stone doesn't have to be perfectly stirred to produce a good cast. The cast mix can range from thick to soupy and produce the same results. After I stirred it up I still had lumps and still the casts came out nice.
What bothered me the most--and it was pretty significant--is that there wasn't enough mould mix to fill the provided bucket. That was a problem because my daughters' hands didn't fit fully in the mould mix without hitting the bottom of the bucket. So the result was a hand cast just short of the wrist. The bucket itself is deep enough to encompass my daughters' hand and wrist but the mixture doesn't fill the bucket high enough.
Another smaller issue is fingernails. Since the fingernails on the cast will be the thinnest point on the cast they tend to break. That didn't bother me nearly as much as not having my daughters' full hands up to the wrist. They provide more than enough plaster, just not enough of the mould. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Restored my scissors. The stone is easy to use and restored scissors that a Fiskars sharpener had little effect on. It even smoothed out a small gouge on one blade. Not sure my scissors are as good as new, but they are much improved after 8-10 passes on each blade. The package doesn't include instructions, but a youtube video helped. After using it on several household scissors, I got a second stone just to keep with my sewing scissors. My two cases are made of different leather, and one was initially such a problem I nearly returned it. That one has extremely stiff/thick leather and the stone had to be jammed in to fit; then I almost didn't get it out (and slightly chipped the stone in the process). Finally, I saturated it with liquid Shoe Stretch and stuck the stone in, so now it's OK. The other case has pliable leather and fits well. I have two types of Fiskars scissors sharpeners (small hand-held and larger one that stands up), and I much prefer this stone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
What you see is not what you get. This is not the heat gun I was expecting to receive. This one says Nicole on the actual gun tool and is an ugly lime green color. I'm pressed for time with a project so I can't mail it back and order a new one in time. Hopefully it works and functions well. I have a great heat gun set at home but was looking for something small like this while I'm traveling and the pretty teal one in the photo caught my eye. I wouldn't have ordered this one if I had looked at more of the reviews and photos.
UPDATE: I finally got to use it on a larger scale (20 pairs of resin earring studs) and didn't have an issue some people mentioned with the plastic melting at the tip. It does however smoke a lot from the holes at the bottom near the cord while you use it and for minutes after u turn it off smoke keeps coming out like something is burning on the inside. Also I used it to pop resin bubbles like my other heat guns and it doesn't do a good job of getting rid of the bubbles (that's literally the only reason I needed it). It gets rid of some bubbles if you hold it over them for a long time but you shouldn't have to hold it over your items that long and risk burning them while dealing with all the smoke and fumes coming from the vent. It then made a few pieces CREATE bubbles like when water boils and you see a ton of bubbles coming to the surface. More than half of the pieces I was making (made all at once because they are small) still had bubbles no matter how long I babysat them to pop new ones and that's never happened with any other heat gun (eventually there should be no more bubbles). So that's over $100 worth of product that literally is garbage now because the heat gun didn't do its job. You get what you pay for. Also I contacted the seller the same day I made this review and never got a response and that was weeks ago. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The Winfield Collection - Medium Silent Night Nativity Wood Pattern. Whether you're a beginner or not, The Winfield Collection Medium Silent Night Nativity Wood Pattern is easy to cut out with a scroll saw. The pattern is easy to understand and to layout. The Silent Night Nativity Wood Pattern is easy to assemble. The parts fit together much like a jigsaw. The Nativity is lovely painted white with a light shining on it but, don't limit yourself to keeping the Nativity to resemble the photo. It's also lovely decorated with Christmas lights or painted in colors. It's even pretty with a Christmas greeting or religious script on it too. (see photo).
You're definitely going to enjoy cutting and assembling The Winfield Collection Medium Silent Night Nativity Wood Pattern. Simply layout your pattern on any thickness of plywood, follow the lines with your saw (Jig saw, hand saw, reciprocating saw etc.), sand and paint. Your neighborhood will absolutely enjoy seeing this Nativity set in your front yard.
The Winfield Collection has fast shipping and your parcel is well packaged to guard against moister or bending by the shipper. The actual pattern has dark lines and large print for anyone to read. The paper should be thicker. I'm guessing that the paper is 20 pound weight similar to typing paper. If you ever have any questions The Winfield Collection prints their contact information directly on the pattern.
I recommend The Winfield Collection Medium Silent Night Nativity Wood Pattern sold on Amazon.com. It's easy directions make it fun for any beginner or pro to follow. There's room for error and assembling the Nativity is easy breezy. A+ product. Remember to order early because, stock does run out the closer to Christmas. This is truly an heirloom Christmas item for any family to enjoy for years to come. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Dingy white and chalky but ok. I mixed per the instructions 1.5:1 and it set in 20 minutes but I wouldn't say it's silky smooth and ultra white. It dried an unattractive dingy white and unlike smooth marble it's chalky like plain old plaster of paris--except more expensive. It's rough on the topside. I'll give it 4 stars since it worked for what I needed--nothing artistic or as a keepsake. I needed castings of my feet so I could fit some heat moldable XC ski boots after the shop couldn't seem to get the right spots. With the expansion of the plaster it's like the casting has thick socks on so that worked out. I hope I can contain the chalkiness with a spray of outdoor clearcoat. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice to use but high maintenance. The scissors cuts beautifully through many layers of fabric like butter and being small, it's easy on small-sized projects. I love the leather sleeves that protects the sharp tip from accidents.
However, I'm upset that the scissors turned rusty very quickly. I left it on my sewing machine for a few weeks of no use and it rusted on the blades and handles. With some elbow grease, I polished it but the rust got so deep, it couldn't be erased totally. Left it there idling again for few weeks and the rust is back.
Meanwhile, I had kept my entire stash of other Gingher scissors in a humidity control dry box as I can't imagine hundreds of dollars rusting away. Wonder why my cheap $2 fabric scissors won't rust like this even in a more humid environment? Shouldn't this steel be of higher quality?
Would I buy again? Maybe ... just maybe, not sure if I want to keep everything in a dry box all the time as it's such a hassle. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not a replacement for "Stitcher Awl" Needles. Amazon groups this item with the stitching awl, and like a dumbass I didn't read close enough to confirm if I was purchasing what I needed (replacement needles for the awl).
However, these needles are great!
Cheap and strong! Just like I like my coffee!
I stitched a new sewing palm for myself, and these needles are tough!
Even when I grabbed a needle by the eye with my pliers and had to twist to get the needle through 3 layers of leather and 2 of rawhide, it didn't break! Most needles, when subjected to the misguided abuse I put them through, snap at the eye. Some even when I'm using my fingers!
I foresee many sails and gear being stitched in both manufacturing and repairs with these needles! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Many problems that can be fixed. [Edited] but not all. Edited: I ordered and replaced the laser tube because the original one was defective. I didn't realize it was defective until I compared it to another cutter like it. The cutting power was much lower. The new tube has a blue color the old tube had an orange glow. I now believe that it had a gas leak. The new tube works much better. The company did not respond to my message so make sure your tube has a good color when you receive it.
Original comment:
Each of these K40 laser cutters have their own unique feature and problem. First the good stuff. It works on a Linux computer with open source K40-Wisperer software. Drawings are done using Inkscape. I was able to get it aligned almost perfectly but it took some work. This uses optical sensors to find home position. My friend's K40 uses micro switches. The rails are better on mine.
This tool is like the VW bug from the '60s. What ever you do to it improves it. Even though I had many problems I still gave it 4 stars.
The vent fan too weak. Installed an in duct fan.
Bed standoff post not mounted properly because holes were in the wrong place. Redrilled holes.
Bed is not as functional as it could be. Replaced bed.
Standoffs for bed loose. Used the bed which it came with for the base and added stronger screws for support.
Y axis not parallel to side rail. Removed table assemble and aligned.
Leak around vent. Duct taped.
X axis arm not at right angle to Y carriage. Shimmed the X axis arm using aluminum foil. Estimate 0.008 ".
Laser hits high on the #2 mirror. Corrected by adding washers under laser head mount.
No air assist. Ordered a 3rd party air assist.
Laser hitting 3rd party air assist. This was corrected when washers were added to head mount.
No red laser alignment. I have ordered red laser line diodes.
Edited Changed from 4 stars to 1 star
I had a problem that couldn't get fixed. I have a friend with another K40 cutter and a friend who purchased one since I purchased mine. I asked what he used for settings and he said something much less than mine. He had mothball his so I didn't try it myself.
My other friend purchase one with all kinds of problems. When we got everything fixed I compared mine against his. Mine took 3 times as long to cut then his. I made a make shift power meter and it showed my laser tube was putting out much less power then his. The company does not respond to my messages. I do like my design better than the others but that does not fix my problem. I would not purchase from this company. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not Recommended. I've never really hated a pair of shears before, but these . . . well, let's just say I strongly dislike them! Why? For starters, they're very heavy. About as heavy as my spring-loaded shears, but without the benefit of the spring-loaded action. This means they'll cause hand fatigue, if you're using them a lot. Also, they aren't padded---the grips are hard plastic, so it's uncomfortable to cut with them. Furthermore, the finger holes are shaped strangely, so they don't fit my grip. The edge digs right into my fingers, which is actually painful. At first, I thought I'd accidentally been sent a pair of left-handed shears, they were that bad! But I tried them with my left hand and they felt even worse, so that isn't the problem.
Aside from being painfully impossible to cut with, they seem pretty nice. The blades are long enough so you can cut with steady, even strokes. Dullness is a complaint I've had with other shears, so I was glad to see that they were sharp enough to cut fabric without chewing it up. The blades are darker than your typical scissors or shears, which isn't really a complaint, just something I noticed. They seem heavy-duty, great for cutting heavy fabrics, like denim or twill, or regular fabrics, like quilting cotton or muslin. I'm not sure how they'd handle lightweight or sheer fabrics, but they'd probably be okay.
They're purple and gray in color, so they coordinate with my sewing room, which is the reason I ordered them. For all my regular fabric-cutting needs, I use a pair of Fiskar's spring-loaded shears, but sometimes I need to cut things other than fabric. Things like tissue paper, interfacing, Swedish tracing paper, plastic boning, cardboard, and the like. I didn't want to ruin my good spring-loaded shears, so I ordered these. I just wish I could use them without pain in my fingers!
Two stars, because if your hands are shaped differently or are smaller than mine, they might work for you. I'm going to let my mother have my pair, since she has smaller hands than I do. Not recommended! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not worth the $15.99 I paid. Very Disappointed to say the least! This product is originally $36.88 ... Seriously? It wasn't even worth the $15.99 sale price that I paid. The description is deceiving, you don't get what it sounds like. I did get 10 different styles .. each style did have 5 different colors .. but of those 5 colors there is what sounds like 8 of each color ( but I only got one of each color?) I got 40 pc's all together. Now according to what they describe it sounds like I would be getting 5 colors x 8 of each color that's 40 pc's for each color now times that x 10 styles that's a whopping 400 pc's (that I can say is worth the original asking price of $36.88. Do the math people! This is RIP OFF! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Product - Kids Loved the Results. So I called around for face painters as I am doing a carnival theme for my daughter's birthday. The going rate in my area is $150.00 per hour with a minimum of two hours. I hope I get a couple rooms inside done for that price too! So I ordered this kit and another one from Amazon and called my neighbor who is artistic. He had never face painted before. Within an hour, between the two kits and the included instruction tips and product, he had painted nearly a dozen separate creations on the neighbor kids. Heart, Unicorn, Fish, Dolphin, YinYang, Cupcake, and several rainbow/cloud variations. All done well with multiple color designs, and accepted by the mini critics. The brushes and sponges with techniques and tips made him look like he was an experienced face painter. The colors are sharp and vivid, go on smooth with no caking or smearing. Wonderful kit and I would highly recommend to anyone who does not have a face painter's rates in their budget. I would recommend you find an artistic person to do the creations as an added sense of security. Step-by-step pictorials make this easy to do in a short amount of time. A great value. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Poor design makes it difficult to align papers. You should buy this punch if you:
- Hate it when your files look neat and organized and love it when papers are situated haphazardly all over
- Like your papers to have bent corners, warped edges, and torn out holes because they're so close to the edge of the sheet
- Just want something cheap that will put 2 holes very near, but not equidistant from, the edge of a piece of paper
- Have a deep appreciation for rotten engineering (irony is allowed)
- Are looking for something weighty yet portable to hold down some helium balloons at the office party
- Need an excuse to walk back to the printer for a hole-punch do-over (because you are out of *real* work to do and need to look busy)
- Are a rageaholic looking for a fix
- Feel it is your personal mission to justify the existence of paper reinforcement stickers
- Want to test whether you can reach your Maximum Heart Rate just by being really, really irritated
- Just really like punching holes in paper
- Are making confetti
- Hate trees | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
. Undecided about the rating I should give. On 1 hand, the kids love it, and the tutorials online are easy enough to follow. My 7YO can sit here quietly for an hour looming by himself... And he is normally the loudest, rowdiest kid ever. On the other hand, I received a counterfeit according to the rainbow loom website PDF ([...] Should have listened to my instincts when the plastic felt cheap, the edges sharper than expected for a child to use, the hook breaking after 2 days, the rubber bands included were not meant to be doubled and stretched for more advanced bracelets. (Seller: goods to you, price: $20.95). Amazon is issuing full refund immediately and providing return label, though. It's to michael's for me tmrw! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A must-have for lefty children. I planned to let my left-handed daughter learn how to adjust to cutting with right handed scissors since she won't always have access to special scissors. When I got a note home from her teacher that she needed to work on her cutting, I bought these to try them out.
The difference is amazing. When I tried using them in my right hand, I felt so bad for forcing her all this time.
Do not be misled - there is no such thing as "left or right handed scissors," which only refers to the contour of the grips. The difference is in the blades, and without the correct layout, it's impossible to cut on the lines without having to overcompensate.
Do your kids a favor and get them the right scissors. I bought 2 more pairs of these so she'll have some at school and a few at home. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amazing stuff. Lets face it. Most construction guys destroy their pants really quick. Rips, tears, shredding, fires, worn knees, etc. How much money is one to spend on pants? I had about 10 pairs of pants that were way too damaged to be on any jobsite with safety regulations today. I got this glue hoping to fix some pants and I did exactly that. Belt loops that were dangling, rippped knees, cuffs that were caught on fire from rescue saws. All were fixed in conjuction with <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Singer-Denim-Iron-On-Repair-Kit-Assorted/dp/B000FNG2K4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Singer Denim Iron-On Repair Kit, Assorted</a>. I would put a little glue first on shredded threads and place patched over them. For belt loops, I would just use the glue and let it set overnight. This stuff is tough as nails! I've read other reviews and it seems like they don't know what they are talking about. It has to set for at least 4 hours. Once I used the patches, I also placed a bead of glue along the outside of the patch. Makes them really tough and won't peel away. I'm so glad I found this product. The one thing is, it will make the fabric stiff if you use too much. Try to use sparingly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Inconvenienced and dissatisfied. I'm very upset that the wicks were only about 2 1/2". I looked specifically for a kit including a six inch wick. When I received the package it was boxed up nicely. This was purchased to make candles for my Friend's birthday. Also i received one package of the wax, i haven't weighed it yet but it is supposed to be two pounds, it feels more like one pound. Overall the quality is worth the money. You get what you pay for, just not the six inch wicks. I made the candles last night and it seemed all okay. I bought the trays for wax cubes for wax burners. I just used those, the wicks weren't even long enough to hold and keep straight. Not to mention every time i touched the wicks it felt like they'd break into pieces. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great scissors, great quality. I love these scissors! Same high quality as the regular Gingher shears, just significantly lighter. These are incredibly light weight, which is great when you are using them for hours at a time (I use them for cutting fabric pieces for quilting). I own two pairs, and use them every day, and they have stayed sharp without having to sharpen them. I've also dropped them numerous times on my tile floor and they haven't chilled on nicked in the slightest! the featherweights certainly aren't as powerful as my Gingher dressmaker shears, but they are a fraction of the weight, and still extremely sharp (even after a year of daily use). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
firing at cone 5. Air Dry Clay, 25-Pound, White product is easily worked in small hand sized lumps. As might be expected, dries pretty fast.
Handy to dip lump in water before molding. Flat lump with palms and used half inch pipe as cookie cutter.
Teacher fired small quarter sized discs at cone 5 bisque ( my project of Sumerian counting token replicas).
Clay tokens were piled inside a previously fired pottery bowl for firing ( procedure for unknown clays to protect kiln shelf, and no need to stack on pins). Tokens turned pure white in firing and very well without inside specks. Conjecture is that Sumerians used clay tokens in accounting and as medium of exchange in lower classes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love using my Pink Scotch ATG for scrapbooking (over 2 . I love using my Pink Scotch ATG for scrapbooking (over 2 years) and various crafts projects. I'm both happy and not happy with this glue tape. Happy because it is very strong, able to hold down thick DCWV cardstock. Unhappy because when used with light weight paper (think DCWV light weighted, thin, printed colorful scrapbooking paper or laser printing paper or photocopier paper), the glue tape changes to a very dark color after 1 year or so and shows through the paper as a dark discoloration. This maybe because the paper is aging and becoming see-through. Sure I'm not using low quality paper on archival projects but to be able to the glue strip behind the paper is a bit disappointed. In comparison Scotch liquid glue does not show through the same type of paper 1 year after completing my projects. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Decent thermometer, but not much more. I got this thermometer to use for my first candle making experience. I've never made candles before, and never knew there was such a thing as a special "candle thermometer". I'm still not exactly sure why this thermometer is special, as it seems similar to other cooking thermometers. I'm guessing you could probably just buy any cooking thermometer if you need to use it for candle making, and it's probably cheaper too.
I was just frustrated that I got a special candle thermometer instead of using the one I already had, only to discover that it just wouldn't stay well to the pot I was using. I wish the clip was stronger and worked better, and I also wish that it was longer. Another issue that I had regarding this thermometer is that I've gotten inconsistent recorded temperatures with it, which is concerning if the whole point is to be accurate. However, most of the time it does work fine, and I suppose if you aren't too picky then this thermometer would be perfectly fine. I'm just not sure if it's really worth the extra money for a special "candle" thermometer if you already have one. There may be better options out there. Also, cleaning this thermometer can be a bit difficult as moisture can get trapped inside. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I would purchase snazaroo face paint again. My daughter was Dorothy for Halloween and asked me to dress up with her. I was the Wicked Witch of the West and this was a good color. I bought this because it was water based and I was concerned about remaining green after the big day was over. I used cold cream to wipe it off and then washed my face. The green all came off perfectly. I believe that it would have come off even without the cold cream. The paint itself is almost like a thick paste consistency. I used cotton balls to apply and then my hands to rub it in. I set it with my loose make up powder. It was a tad drying, but not too bad and my skin didn't react or break out after. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Buddha board *black* laptop/ easel. I had to wait a very long time to get my Buddha board since the laptop has not been avaliable each time I went to order it. I was looking very much forward to being able to use it for practicing my ensos for painting. When board arrived, it was scratched up all over front of case despite the fact that it came in a sleeve, and brush is falling apart with the very first use after only a few gentle strokes. :( I'd like to see board in better quality shape since it was listed as new and a better quality brush, which is a main component to go with board, not have to buy a new one as others have seemed to right out the door. Otherwise, board is cool. A little better quality control would remedy this issue. Not recommended for young children because both board and brush are fragile. Board directions say do not touch anything to the board except the brush so do not touch it with your fingers or any other object, and the reason with the brush being obvious since bristles fall out very easily with only adult use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Poor quality & performance - made in China. <div id="video-block-RV2YWLR4IY1BX" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/E1CiNoUanrS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91r6pTXT%2BeS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> Well ... I am VERY disappointed with this product.
I immediately began to have my doubts when I received the package ... instead of the normal well packed box that I always get when ordering from Amazon, these scissors came in a pretty insubstantial mailing envelope ... and they did NOT come directly from Amazon as they should have ... but, instead the return address indicated that they were mailed from a personal party ... and NOT from Amazon.
When I removed the rather flimsy box that contained the scissors I noticed that the tips of the scissors had poked a hole right through the end of the box.
And when I opened the box it was immediately evident WHY they had poked a hole in the end ... it was because they were simply stuck into the box without any way of restraining them ... unlike the protective form fitting foam liner that comes with higher quality scissors.
All these had was a thin cellophane bag (half slid off the scissors) and a light weigh piece of gauze like material that did nothing to restrain or protect them at all... nor did it do anything to set them off if they were to be given as a gift.
In general the box appeared to be a rather shoddy ... with the name printed on a label that somebody haphazardly stuck on to the top of the box ... it is definitely NOT the kind of box that I would be proud to use to give to anyone as a gift.
Then as soon as I actually picked up the scissors it was immediately apparent that their handles are definitely NOT real wood ... but instead they are some sort of cheap looking imitation plastic like material.
My wife, who is an interior designer, thought they were very unimpressive and rather CHEAP looking ... and NOT the kind of thing she would like to own or give.
The final blow was when I tried to cut with them ... and they tended to fold and tear instead of making a clean cut.
And I believe they are made in CHINA ... NOT Germany ... as their clever, but, clearly deceptive description tries to make us falsely believe. It appears that the only thing `German' about these scissors is their name ... the rest all looks like it is cheaply made in CHINA.
So ... the bottom line is that I most certainly do NOT recommend these scissors ... and they are definitely going to be returned.
Unfortunately ... they again taught me a sometimes a hard lesson that I occasionally have to keep re-learning ... `if you buy cheap ... you get cheap"!
Conversely ... I recently received a set of Heirloom Culinary Shears ... which I HIGHLY recommend ... for as soon you open their handsome silk lined form fitted box they instantly convey the message ... that I now own the very best high quality and performance shears that money can buy ... ones that you too can be exceedingly proud to own ... or give. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works great, until it doesn't. I used this several months back to put together a stage vest for playing in my band. I used it to glue several large strips of leather to a denim vest and also glued 4 patches: American Flag, Band name, Chicago flag, Chevrons.
The glue was great at first, although it tended to leave longs strings of extra glue as I pulled the bottle away from the fabric. I was very happy with the results. Now I've only worn the vest maybe 5 times for as many hours. The glue has seemed to harden to the point that it is cracking off the fabric, leaving the patches dangling and some of the leather pieces pouching.
I will not buy again, nor would I recommend. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very Impressive Product. This product is amazing! My dogs had seriously scratched our bonded leather furniture and it looked awful. I researched many products before resting on this one though didn't expect much. I bought 2 kits based upon other reviews about small pots of product. Luckily for me the brown pot exactly matched the color of our furniture so I didn't have to mix any colors. I found it best to use a little water on the sponge applicator to spread the product and it worked great. Would consider using a sponge type paint brush in the future, though as the applicator got messy. I covered a lot of area and still have some brown left over for touch ups. Will need more sealer, though. This inexpensive product has saved us from needing to buy new furniture. You can not even tell the repair was made. It looks almost brand new! I am impressed and will keep some on hand for scratches and routine touch ups. I can not recommend this highly enough. I did not have to use the repair patch so can not comment on that. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I wouldn't recommend pigment powders for body scrubs. Small containers. About a teaspoon of each color. No spill-out during delivery, but they were a bit of a challenge to open up. Those lids are on tight. I wouldn't recommend pigment powders for body scrubs, lotions or bath fizzies as the color will transfer to skin and tub. However, they work well in soaps and lip products. So far, I have used the lightest shade which made a natural nude-colored lipstick and mixed the hot pink color and matte red in another lipstick which produced a pretty cherry red color. The picture shown is pretty accurate to what the colors actually are. The biggest downside is that they are a little pricey for the amount that you get. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Does what it said. This is my 2nd purchase. Nothing is wrong with the 1st one. I just need 2 in order to separate 4-ply into 2-ply.
When I opened the box, there was a note explaining that at time, the cranking needs adjustment in order to spin easily. I'm pretty mechanical and good with reading instruction and yet, I couldn't understand the instruction on the little note. Fortunately, there was a website listed. However, it didn't work either. They left out the WWW in between [...] and i-nitt. It supposed to be[...]. This link will take to a video that shows how to adjust the yarn winder. The video is well explained. After the adjustment, the winder works like a charm.
I've always been happy with how fast this yarn winder has been in the past months (1st purchase) and how durable it is. I'm sure I'll be happy with this new one as well.
I highly recommend it over the an electronic one because it allows me to stop when the yarn get tangles. As for the noise, it's not as noisy as some make it to be or at least, it doesn't bother me.
I have a disability and the cranking was not hard work on my arms. It is speedy fast and in no time, I have spools and spools of yarns ready for machine knitting. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It feels very comfortable but has some drawbacks. <div id="video-block-R3U18GTSBTY3HD" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91sVbtBpBQS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91IKrCXzKZS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> Worked well but has a couple drawbacks. The knife body feels heavy on the hand, which makes it feel good. It's thicker than a pen and more the thickness of a standard sharpie. The gummy grip also makes it comfortable to hold. The two drawbacks I see is that when you change the blade there is a small flat steel spring inside where you insert the blade. It fell out the first time I unthreaded the collet. You don't have to unscrew the collet all the way off to change blades so I'll let this issue slide. The second drawback is the cap. One of the reasons I bought this was because it came with a cap. The cap however isn't very secure, it feels very loose and basically can fall off on its own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Yay Reusable Stencils. I use these stencils for etching on glass with the Armour Etch Cream.
I first began glass etching by making my own stencils with contact paper. This works, but is very difficult to get clean lines with because you make you stencil on the glass. The vinyl reusable stencils are amazing!
Tips: Clean glass right before etching and dry with a microfiber cloth or something that won't leave fuzz. Apply the stencil while wearing gloves so you don't get oils on the glass. These two things greatly improved the appearance of my etches!
Pros: Pretty design, Good size variety for wine glasses.
Cons: Can be hard to get to lie flat on a curved surface - had to experiment with stretching the vinyl in different directions to get rid of bumps/bubbles (but this can't really be helped- it's an issue with all stencils and worse with non-vinyl stencils).
As always, fast shipping, good packaging, and happy buyer. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
very disappointing . I thought fiskars was a good brand so I was excited to try this product.
very disappointed... first off, trying to figure out how to use this darn thing took me a little while. I read the directions but couldn't figure out which way the paper went in to the punch. After figuring that out, the corner punch was not clean and crisp. Also, you can only put in one piece of paper at a time because the space for the paper is so narrow. This means if I want to round the corners of a card, I have to punch one side of the card at a time and I can't even round the corners of the side where the crease of the card is located. *sigh* so this is just sitting in my box of tools i don't use. Maybe I'll try to work with it again but I have a better and cheaper rounder so I'll use that for now. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The BEST yarn winder EVER. Oh, my! This item is THE MOST INCREDIBLE yarn winder on the market! I had purchased a yarn winder from a local craft store that had a different concept regarding how the yarn was wound. After increasing issues with that one, I began searching for one with a better design. The Knit Picks ball winder was extremely easy to assemble and understand how to wind. With the other brand of winder, it could take as many as 30 or 40 minutes to wind one average skein of yarn. With Knit Picks, I can wind a skein of yarn in about 5 minutes. I also love the ridges on the base that holds the ball as I use it as a guide when I want to make one skeins into two balls. I am SO thankful for this item in my workroom now! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best Face Paint Out There. Snazaroo face paint is the best I've ever used. I also have little jars of face paint and a small black face paint cake from a Halloween store. They're ok and do the job but Snazaroo does it a lot better. The face paint from the jars often starts cracking after a few minutes which might be cool to some people but Snazaroo is smooth and will stay on your face for a long time. The black face paint took a lot of water to get on and it came off easily. The Snazaroo paint stayed on for a very long time and only faded slightly. When I went to wash it off it washed off easily with soap and water. I've used it to be a deer for Halloween. I've also tested it overnight. I put it on in the morning and went through my day and went to sleep at night. It held up very well. When I washed it off in the morning it came right off. I've used the kit at least 10 times and have barely made a dent except for the black and white because I use them a lot. The only problem I had was getting the right water ratio but that was my problem not the paint's. Over all it's a great value for a great face paint kit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Extremely easy to use. Lovely set! Extremely easy to use!
Simply dip the brush or sponge in a bit of water then dab into the paint. A little dab is all you need because the paint is very vibrant. Brush is soft and Easily glides over the skin. Kit comes with two brushes , one or which is perfect for details , finer lines , or designs.
To add a little glamour to your design simply add some of the glitter, you can use the brush or lightly dip your finger into glitter pot and tap over design it adheres to the paint and doesn't easily fall off.
The 24 stencils are reusable , they slightly adhere to your skin. Once applied anyone can fill in the stencil, even my toddler did a few. The stencil designs are mostly girls but there are a few I would use on my son , like the USA stencil or the Soccer ball stencil or the superman symbol.
We are enjoying the Create a Face paint kit. Our creations lasted over five hours. We had to wash off with some warm water and soap. This kit is a great addition to any party.
Received for free in exchange for an honest review.
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Purchased two more for a children event at local church the kids loved it!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I'm really happy with this product. I'm really happy with this product. I'm using it to keep my cordless power tools from sliding around in the plastic cases I have for them. I wasn't sure how well it would work because most people use this product for hand tools. I am quite pleased with the end result. As others have said it's a bit of a time consuming process, but if you take your time at it, you'll get a good result. I'll attach a picture of my milwaukee cordless sawzall, charger and two extra batteries in my Dewalt toughsystem case. Without the foam these tools would be loose and able to slide around in the case. With the foam, everything stays right where it is. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Caution. I purchased this graphite paper for transfers onto wood. Despite the description - the transferred lines will not come off with the recommended kneaded eraser. Rather than making my projects faster, I got stuck having to sand off the surface of several projects due to the lines created. The cost of this product is high, but when you also factor in the cost of time spent having to undo what the product has done - it's BEYOND excessive. I'm completely dissatisfied with the product as it does not provide an erasable transfer. I would not recommend this product for any wood transfer, and I can't imagine it working any better on other media. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great tape, works like it should, looks good too. You might be a redneck if...
You have a 20 year old pickup truck and want to "spruce it up" by replacing the silver sticky duct tape mess on the side of the torn seat with tape that blends in better with the beige leather seat. Well, call me what you want but that's why I bought this tape. And it works perfectly.
For the purists out there... no, this is not the original industrial Johnson&Johnson or 3M duct tape. This is just a strong sticky tape that shares many of the original features and is offered in decorative colors. And it works really well.
Now about the color. It looks nothing like the first three pictures and is not even close to the 4th one on the Amazon page. It is however nearly a perfect match to the leather seats in a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado. I tried to take a picture with some familiar colors for reference (a lime and a terra-cotta bowl) but the lighting made the top of the roll too light, and the bottom too dark. I should wait and get a better picture in daylight but now I'm committed to this review so here we are.
Long story short, it's just fine. It's strong, it's sticky, and the color is exactly what you think of when you mentally picture beige. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Offensive, Chemical, Smell! Larkin Brand Does Not Specialize In Beeswax or Natural Products. First, horrible, chemical smell immediately upon opening of the bag! <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Beeswax-Organic-Pastilles-Yellow-100-Pure-16-Oz-by-Larkin-Supply/dp/B006LTUBOE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Beeswax Organic Pastilles, Yellow, 100% Pure 16 Oz by Larkin Supply</a> This beeswax is just terrible, smells ghastly. I say this as someone who has much experience purchasing, and working with, beeswax, making natural products for personal use, lip Balm and hand-dipping beeswax candles being my favorite.. Having said that, my experience is purchasing it in raw, bar- form from local sources here in Oregon. For convenience, I would like to find a quality source for beeswax pastilles. My hunt continues. If I do find a quality source here on Amazon in the future I will update and share that in this review.
IMPORTANT TIP:
This bag is marked LARKIN Beeswax. There is nothing else on the bag, it a generic, clear packaging. No specifics, nothing about the product whatsoever. I failed to click on the LARKIN supply brand profile on Amazon (click on the light blue words Larkin, listed directly after the product name "Beeswax Organic Pastilles, Yellow, 100% Pure 16 Oz by Larkin Supply" on the top of the product page itself. Had I done so before purchasing this I would have seen that, without exception, this is the only Beeswax or natural product of any kind that LARKIN brand has. Not exactly a leader in all things beeswax. This is a good habit to get into when purchasing anything on Amazon, in general.
SMELLS OF CHEMICALS - I cannot adequately convey in words how ghastly the chemical smell was that met me upon unsealing the bag.
This is the third Amazon vendor I am returning beeswax from in the last week alone, I have yet to find a decent Amazon source. Over the last several years it has become increasingly difficult to trust what customers have to say about their experiences with products, I question the authenticity of the overwhelmingly positive reviews for this substandard product.
TIP:
AN AMAZON BEESWAX I BOUGHT THAT LOOKS PROMISING! - NATURAL APIARY Brand 100% PURE BEESWAX PELLETS - 1LB COSMETIC Pastilles:
Just received it, smells great and is from a beeswax apiary that manufactures all kinds of beeswax and apiary bee products, including hives and supplies for beekeepers. I have not used it yet, but will link it here and update this review to reflect my experience with it once I have used it to make lip balm, my next project, but so far it looks promising and smells and looks wonderful. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/NATURAL-APIARY-100-PURE-BEESWAX-PELLETS-1LB-COSMETIC-Pastilles-DIY-Projects-Moisturizer-Lotions-Creams-Lip-Balms-Soaps/dp/B00XI1UFNA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">NATURAL APIARY 100% PURE BEESWAX PELLETS - 1LB COSMETIC Pastilles, DIY Projects, Moisturizer, Lotions, Creams, Lip Balms, Soaps</a> They have their apiary site online and all appropriate product and source information is listed on the beeswax packaging itself. site is informative, even includes instructions and tips for working with beeswax and recipes.
OVERALL - Not a positive experience due to the reasons detailed above. I continue my hunt for authentic beeswax pastilles with the correct scent and consistency. If you have had a positive experience here on Amazon with a different source of beeswax, feel free to leave the product information in the comments of this review, I welcome suggestions from authentic customers. If you have any questions leave them in the comments and I will be happy to answer. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It looked like typical plaster of Paris. My search was for 'non toxic' in casting material. This product came up and it seemed okay. It looked like typical plaster of Paris, and there were no cautions on the outside of the container. I found the directions sheet tucked under the bag of powder, and by then I had a good bit of the dust on my hands and clothes. I get to the bottom where it says in almost conversational afterthought, 'Don't get this on your skin.' So much for plaster handprints with my little one. Some warning on the packaging would have been helpful, rather than getting into the tub and discovering it's the exact opposite of the 'non toxic' search. I'm giving three stars because if I was using it for casting in molds, it would have done fine, but the packaging needs work. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent. Excellent scissors with multiple uses. While these scissors are best suited for kids to utilize in school, they offer multiple uses around the home as well. The cutting blades are sharp, but not very sharp and thus safe for children to use while doing projects with construction paper, and various other school based projects. They are however versatile enough that mom and dad can use them for day to day activities around the home: newspaper clippings, coupon clippings, mail, etc. The handles are large enough to fit most sized hands, and I say that because my hands are quite large and I can use them perfectly.the blue rubberized and padded coating adds just enough padding to make them comfortable for everyone.
Excellent product | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Where has this stuff been all my life??? Awesome. This is such a fun and useful product! It is amazing stuff. I wish it came in a gallon bucket though... but I am happy with it!! :) I could play with it all day. Love how, if I make a mistake in what I am making... oh well, just put it back into the hot water and start over, again and again!! Comes out of the hot water ready to mold and shape. Super strong and moldable. I love this stuff. So many things I can do with it.... Fixing things, making things, etc etc. Made an awesome teething ring for my grandson too, he loves it that it is the right shape just for him! When he quits teething, I'll turn it into something else! Oh, and the seller did good too. No delays, fast shipping. Well done! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
very useful stuff. I picked mine up from Farm & . Very, very useful stuff. I picked mine up from Farm & Fleet, and I use it to waterproof any new pair of boots I get. It leaves the surface of the leather a little bit oily, but it's extended the life of my current pair of boots by leaps and bounds - I've been wearing them for five years and counting. This product is particularly great if you live in the city, it can help keep salty snow residue from eating away at the leather. Definitely worth it.
The container says to heat the leather using a hair-dryer to help the beeswax solution soak in, but I've actually had the best results by heating my boots up in the oven on the lowest setting it can go - usually about 150 - melting the beeswax in its plastic cup in a pot of water on the stove, then painting the melted beeswax on the boots and sticking them back in the oven for about five minutes, or until the leather's absorbed most of the wax. It's well worth doing if you have a pair of heavy-duty work boots that take a lot of wear, or if you have a pair of high-quality leather boots that you want to keep nice. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Absolutely far and beyond the BEST transfer paper I've ever used. Absolutely far and beyond the BEST transfer paper I've ever used. Used to use con-tact paper as transfer paper, and I couldn't find the specific type I used to buy for sale anymore, online or otherwise, and decided to give this a shot. I'll never look for that old stuff again, this product is PERFECT.
I use it with Oracal 651 with a CNC vinyl cutter to transfer the vinyls from the cutting mat to the etching surfaces (almost exclusively pint glasses) and it works incredibly well. Always pull the vinyl off the wax paper evenly, and never pulls it off of the glass when removing.
Absolutely recommend this, again and again. The line markings are awesome, and the easy lip to peel from one edge is very helpful. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect Ruler. LOVE this ruler! It's heavy and the rubber grip on the back is perfect for stabilizing the ruler on my fabric while I cut. There is a groove in the center for your fingers to sit in, which makes it comfortable to hold down while you cut. The finger guard is tall enough that I feel protected if my blade goes astray (which haapened before while using a regular ruler and I had to get surgery on my finger!). And the ruler is thick - which is a good thing, considering I have actually been able to (accidentally) cut into a regular metal ruler before. I feel like the makers of this ruler really thought about the functionality of this product, and with the injury I sustained using a regular metal ruler and a rotary cutter, I am so happy to have found such a quality ruler! I only wish it came in 36". | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Why so many 1-star reviews. Despite all those negative reviews I find nothing wrong with these scissors other than I tend not to use them as much as I should so I won't wear them out. When I do use them I would say they're excellent though they are not very good at cutting fabric thats lying flat on a table. However, they do cut nicely, are very weight and I have no regrets in this purchase. I have no idea why others have stated they won't cut even thin fabric unless there was a bad batch of them but my purchase was in April 2015 and that pre-dates most of the negative comments. All I can say is Im not disappointed but I cant say that you won't be based on more recent purchases. Unless you're working with vintage fabric youll likely find current fabrics thinner and fray more easily. We have lots of cutting tools and find that even scissors need a little TLC and sharpening at some point in time. I can see being disappointed in receiving dull scissors but the Amazon return policy handles that and if they dull over time then get out the sharpening stone. At 10-bucks I think these are a real bargain though I did purchase a Fiskars bent handle pair for cutting fabric on a table. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amazing, Fun and Addictive. I bought this product because of the reviews. I was hopeful, but not completely convinced that what everyone said was true. You can believe it. I've had the set for a month and created 5 scarves. We also bought the round looms at Walmart and now my husband is a hat wizard. He's made 2 and I one. It was funny watching this huge guy sitting there learning to purl.
What I appreciate the most, however, is the chance to use my own creativity to create different looks. Combining colors or yarn types to make something useful and stylish. And they don't take forever to make. I advise buying a book on looming and practicing the stitches. It makes completing something without errors a lot easier.
This is a pewrfect family gift. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is an excellent kit of knives that does a good job for . This is an excellent kit of knives that does a good job for which it was intended. This is a nice assortment of very sharp knives designed for light duty. It is excellent for model making, minor shaping around the shop, or cutting of patterns. This is not a kit for heavy duty carving. I use it to trim corners in groove cuts, cut patterns, and help lift the coating off double sided tape. It is a good value for what it is designed to do.
I did notice that the "wooden" case has been cheapened and the plastic inserts holding the knife blades does not fit well and tends to fall out. Minor inconveniences. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for metal and glass boards. I'm in love with liquid chalk markers! They actually work better than dry erase markers and now I use nothing else. I have boards all over my house and honestly you can't have to many markers laying around. These are a good size marker and they write very well! They have no aroma so that's a big plus for me! Just shake it for a few minutes to get the liquid flowing and write away! They are best used on metal and glass not the traditional chalkboards as they are porous and the markers will leave a faint residue. I've found that purchasing decorative frames and putting a piece of craft or printed card stock in the frame rather than a photo creates a wonderful gift! Frames can be painted...I find turquoise is a beautiful frame color to enhance the white of the markers. I did purchase this at a discount for the purpose of reviewing and providing my feedback. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for Keto 'Fat Bombs. I hopped onto the ketogenic diet/way of eating and have opted to fast for 18 hours a day. When I learned about 'fat bombs' to put in your morning coffee to fill you up a bit, I found myself in need of a mini muffin pan to make fat bombs for myself.
This silicone mold perfectly fits the bill. I got the 2-piece set but my recipe only makes 12-13 fat bombs so I don't even fill one whole mold up. But...this is easy to use and easy to clean. I place this mold on a cookie sheet (for stability) and pop it in the freezer to harden my fat bombs, and then once they're done I just pop them out - no spoon or scoop needed! Most of the time it doesn't look like I've used them at all; that's how easy they are to use because nothing gets stuck in these.
Here's the recipe:
1 c melted coconut oil
1/2 c dry cocoa
1.5 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp splenda/equal/stevia/etc (your choice)
a few drops of mint extract
I blend all of this in my blender and then pour the liquid into the molds, then freeze for about a half hour. I store them in the freezer but I think they'd be all right in the fridge, too. I did try replacing the mint extract with almond extract but they didn't taste like much.
I'll blend a frozen one with my morning coffee and some almond milk and then pop it in the microwave...kind of tastes like a cafe mocha with a hint of peppermint! And it keeps me full until lunchtime. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works very well, just like you'd expect. This stuff works great.
I'm cutting stencils out of Frisket Film (which is sorta like sticker paper by the roll) with my Cricut and I've been trying to transfer the Frisket Film stencil to t-shirts. In the process of peeling the stencil and sticking it to the shirt, it always gets bunched up, stuck to itself, and then completely wasted and it's very frustrating!
This product completely solved my problem. Now I cut the stencil, peel out the parts I don't want, lay transfer paper over the finished stencil, and transfer to the shirt just like you would with a vinly decal. Works like a charm.
Thanks for this product! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Everything we wanted and MORE. This was everything we wanted and more! I ordered these for my engagement photos and my fianc and I had so much fun. The colors were really vibrant and there was more than enough (we worried we might need to have the pictures taken again but we had enough for a whole other photo shoot if we needed it!). We both wore white so the colors would show up, but I honestly think most of the colors would have shown up on most color fabrics. I would highly recommend these for anyone who is trying to add some color to an event (ex: color run, engagement photos, kids - or adult :) - birthday parties, etc). I think there is enough powdered paint for about 4 people to use to fully cover each other.
I attached a pic so you can see how beautiful the colors look on white clothing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for color-coding. I use these to label the channels on my 32-channel mixer, and to label my DI boxes for each instrument/device going directly to the snake. I also take the tape rolls with me when I have to work with a house sound board. Having several colors allows me to color code each instrument type (vocals, guitars, drums, etc). It's inexpensive enough that, if I run out of a specific color, I'll just buy the whole pack again. So far, after two months (edit: now four months), I still seem to have plenty of each color, though.
My black and silver Sharpies work just fine on these (silver is easier to see on the blue, black, and purple tape). Overall, this was a good addition to our studio. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Maybe not for pros, but great for casual users. Just received the Logan 301-S and tried it out the other day. I'm not sure what other reviewers were having trouble with, but angles and corners on my first mat were absolutely perfect and it really was very simple. I would recommend a practice cut to make sure your lines match up with the cutting line along the clamp bar, as mine was about 1/32" inside of that line on the first try, which didn't end up making any difference in my case as I measured it wrong and have to redo it anyway. There was nothing about this cutter that I didn't find amazing to this point. I've seen people complain about the size of mat, and they are correct, if you buy full sheets like I did, just have the store cut them down a bit for you (I would recommend at least in half), I paid $1 for each mat, which is totally worth it to me. I did not test any straight cutting with this tool, as I bought it used and it did not come with anything but the 45 degree tool, so I free hand cut to size before cutting the window. Maybe there are better tools out there, this one is plenty for the casual framer like myself. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I received this in a great Sakura box it may have had a few wrinkles . I received this in a great Secure box it may have had a few wrinkles in it but nothing that bothered me or my project. I am using this for patterns. It was that easy but of course because it is a role I do need paper weights to keep the corner is down while I'm making my measurements and such. It is durable paper. I expect to buy this again because it is a great size for anything I may need to make. My first project was a pattern for curtains so I needed a large surface and this worked perfectly. The paper comes in variety of colors I chose white it is a nice bright white & case anyone is curious about that. The paper is slightly thicker than copy paper. And it is a true roll ream of paper which means it does have the kind of frayed cut and on the very end of it. Someone who answered this would not make good pattern paper I disagree because I find it makes just fine pattern paper for me the paper is durable enough that I can pin it several times as long as you are not insanely jerky with it it works just fine | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Photo Stuck to Glass - I was amazed - it really works. I run my own business where I do photo restoration and Photo DVD Slideshows for special occasions, so I work with photos practically daily! I recently ran into the problem of a photo being stuck to the glass in a frame. I was not sure how to tackle the problem without damaging the photo further.
After research and a personal recommendation I found this product and it truly is amazing! It separated the photo from the glass with out any damage. This stuff evaporates very quickly also, so it did not leave a watermark on the photo. I was pretty excited, so i then tried it on a label and other "sticky" items around the house. This is a MUST have!
I should note that Its pretty hard to find locally at Joann's or other craft stores, but Amazon.com stocks it! I highly recommend ordering some to have it on hand when you need it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
LOVE this glider. After many years of using mounting squares, I finally broke down and purchased a Xyron 510 to make applying adhesive faster and easier on myself. The machine definitely met my expectations but it's costly. I reserve it for special projects, but the Scotch 85 ATG is my new weapon of choice. This little baby is awesome! My first major project was my son's birthday thank you cards. He had a Star Wars themed party and I custom created Jedi robe thank you's in half the time it would have taken me doing it the old fashion way, and for mere pennies compared to the amount of adhesive I'd have used on the Xyron.
I've read other reviews of this product and it's not hard to load at all. I had it loaded right out of the box in just two minutes. The adhesive does have trouble coming off the tape on occasion, but I think that's more due to user error (I press too lightly sometimes). My absolute favorite feature, though, was how easy it is to remove when you make a mistake. Even though it was holding the pieces of the robe together perfectly, I realized I'd made a mistake and was able to pull the pieces apart without damaging the paper, then I simply "rubbed" the adhesive off the pieces and reapplied and reassembled. That translates to alot of saved paper for mistake-prone crafters like me! I love this tool! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great set of knife sharpener. Great set of knife sharpener. There are three options, one is for ceramic knives. We started using these ceramic knives and they don't work with the normal sharpener or block sharpener. This is great for those. I usually like to use the second and third stations together. Sharpen the dull knife on the second station until I get a smooth sharp edge, then refine it on the third station. That had worked so well for me. So far, this has worked a lot better than I thought. Sharpen any knife I have and not much wear and tear so far.
I HAD RECEIVED THE ITEM FOR FREE/AT A DISCOUNT IN EXCHANGE FOR AN UNBIASED HONEST FEEDBACK. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pros The yarn winder is great for smaller amounts of yarn. Pros
The yarn winder is great for smaller amounts of yarn. (4 oz. or less, in my opinion)
It is super fast and easy to use.
It makes perfectly stackable center pull balls of yarn for my remnants of yarn left over from previous projects.
It is addicting to use. :)
The value is hard to beat.
Neutral
The product did not come with any instructions at all, but with a little help online I was able to find videos on how to use it.
Cons
The yarn sometimes slips around the ball and goes under the ball of yarn into the winding gear and gets stuck making it difficult to untangle
The yarn is NOT meant to be used with more than 4 oz of yarn (in my experience) as it causes more slipping of the yarn and more tangles
The extended wire/metal arm that the yarn goes through to help wind it constantly falls down making for more knots under the winder. (As long as you constantly make sure it is upright it is ok, but annoying)
Summary, it is a great first/beginner yarn winder to own for the beginner/novice crafter; but not for the advanced crocheter/knitter that will need to use it all the time and with copious amount of yarn. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Old Stock. I purchased 5 reams of this and received old stock. The box that that it shipped in was not damaged, but the green and white paper packaging with each ream was open and/or torn. That paper packaging also looked old and worn, like it had been sitting in the warehouse for a while and had been thrown around or handled a lot. It looked like a full ream, but who knows because nothing was sealed. I can't believe that whoever shipped these packages didn't think, "Hmm...these clearly look damaged. Maybe I shouldn't ship these ones to a customer." Unfortunately, it's more hassle than it's worth to return 4 of the 5 reams so I'm just going to keep them since the cardstock looks usable. It's just sad that they would do this to me (OR ANY CUSTOMER) because I'm a teacher who spends my own money on supplies. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy to use, high quality materials, comes with useful information. For an introductory kit to mold making, this is an excellent kit. It comes with a lot of good information and quality materials. The mold silicone is a tin cure, so it will have a shorter mold life/library life, so keep that in mind. The mold silicone is still very nice and will capture all the detail of the part. It has a longer working time which is nice for trying to get rid of bubbles (instructions say it's not supposed to be degassed). The color also helps with making sure the two parts are properly mixed. The resin that comes with the kit is a quality resin as well, but I haven't had it be the most impact resistant. If that isn't an issue, it will work great. Both the silicone and resin are a 1:1 mix by volume so a scale isn't required. Also comes with the sealer and mold release. I use the mold release every time I cast a part to hopefully extend the life of the mold and so far each part has de-molded easily without any issues. It's a great all-in-one kit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Glue good. Childhood bad. Having just gotten back into model building, the smell of the glue instantly brought me back to my childhood. Those summer days spent indoors working on a jet airplane or the Back to the Future car were wonderful times! The glue bonds plastic pieces perfectly and quickly without taking too long to dry unlike the "non-toxic" version which takes forever. Every now and then I'll sniff the fumes when I feel my memory of my childhood fading and BAM!!! I'm back at my old childhood house. And there's Mr. Jeepers the one-eyed jack rabbit holding his magical tree branch with his arm shaped like typhoon....whoaaa....room is spinning.......zzzzZZZzzz | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice set of washi tape. These Wrapables washi tapes did not arrive individually packaged for their protection which I was a bit bummed about, but they are in good condition. Overall, they are just as nicely sticky but also are a bit more sheer than the tape from the Evermae brand I also own, but this is only true for the lighter color tapes. To show my point, even the stock photos reveal some amount of sheerness for the yellow background (fat left) and white background tape (second to right). Since the material is similar to a very smooth masking tape, they can be easily ripped apart but they are just as nice to cut with scissors for a clean edge. Each roll is listed to be 10 m long, and while I cannot confirm this number, I can certainly say that the rolls certainly are very thick and will last a long time. These would be great as cute adhesive additions for cards and scrapbooking, or anything else you want to spruce up. I would recommend this lovely set of washi tape! I received this product at a discount, but my words and opinions expressed are entirely my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome blades, crappy handle (imho. I love the smooth, effortless cut of these scissors. That alone is worth the purchase.
The rubbery handles, however, irritate me enough to knock it down a star.
Ill still use these, I like them that much. But those handles. I wear XL work gloves, mostly because of longer fingers and wide palm, but this handle fits very loose across my fingers and I feel as if I need to spread my fingers apart for a better grip. Its annoying and Ill have to get used to it, but if you have smaller or skinnier hands you might not like these. Meaty hands will have no issues here and I highly recommend these for those of you with big, skull-crushing hands. Youll love these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Acme Sinsors. Not bad for cheaper Scissors; not very pointed, which is a plus. I use these mainly to clip my long toesnails, to cut out old plumbing ads from magazines and to cut out Playboy pictures from pre-1970 magazine issues.
Hard plastic handles seem stronger than the cheap rubbery ones that broke on me = This review is from: Westcott Titanium Bonded Scissors, Left/Right , 2 Sizes - 5 Inch and 7 Inch, One of each Size in Pack (13824) (Office Product)
(I got this set at a store. I only use the small westcott Scissors for cutting paper, nothing thick. After about 2 months time, minimal use, the plastic on the finger hole cracked. I now can not use the Scissors, that is unacceptable quality.
Nice feel and Scissor blades though. Wish they were made stronger.)
Update:
I was cutting paper, one at a time, when the two parts of the scissors fell apart. I would have thought the blade and pivot points, that obviously get the most wear and tear, would be stronger. Nope, the pivot point has a plastic nut which gave way. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link which, in this case, is plastic. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sharp and attractive. I'm so glad I read about Heirloom Embroidery Scissors from someone who left a review for a different pair than these. If I had only read the one review here, I would have passed these scissors by.
They are sharp, all the way to the tip, which is important in scissors for any kind of fiber work (I use mine for knitting). I like the length of the blades - just a wee bit longer than many other embroidery scissors.
They are comfortable to use and since the grip holes are large, they are easy to pick up and there's plenty of room for big fingers (like mine!). Also, there's a screw that attaches the blades, so they can be tightened if they loosen up over years of use.
And then, there's how attractive they are. For the price, these are really nice scissors. I'm glad I bought them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This thing is awesome. <div id="video-block-R22JKOGY4ISBAP" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/C1Tf8xz5aGS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/813ZfvwfXXS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> Laser engraving is a new interest that I have and I have tried several of them so far, looking for one that makes me happy. This is the best one I have tried so far, for several reasons.
The main construction is metal and not acrylic that is bolted together with hex nuts. The acrylic models are just not rigid enough and are prone to being damaged quite easily (I received 2 models broken during shipping alone). The metal frame not only contributes to the overall strength and durability of the machine but it also eliminates the vibrations that I have noticed in the acrylic .
In roughly 30 to 45 minutes you can be up and running. (A little quicker if you don't take time to print out the pdf manual from the included software disk.) The only thing you really need to put together is the laser head. It has to be mounted onto the carriage with 2 screws using the included screwdriver. Then, you plug in the red two wire connection for the laser head, install the software, and select an image to burn. That's basically it.
You will need to make a few adjustments here and there, such as adjusting the print speed and fine tuning the laser focus, which is made very easy with the focusing ring attached to the laser head. This is easy to do and is determined by the materials you are using and the quality of the image you are trying to achieve.
This is a great way to get into the field of laser engraving, burning, or cutting as a beginner. This engraver will not cut through anything heavier than paper or some card stocks on slow settings but it does a great job burning an image (stock or custom) onto quite a few surfaces. A quick search on YouTube will give you a million different projects that you can do with this size of engraver.
Overall this is the best engraver that I have used so far and will be the one sitting on my desktop. I suggest trying this one if you are curious about the concept of laser burning or engraving.
Don't be fooled by models that are slightly cheaper and still using acrylic frames.
*I received this product at a reduced cost for providing a fair review. My family loves testing and reviewing new products. We know the importance of an honest review because we too, look to reviews to decide whether a product is right for us. All products are tested and used by someone in my family and I always provide an honest opinion of the product. I hope my review was helpful. If so, please take a second and click the 'helpful' button below so that other's will be able to find it more easily.
Thank you | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Item description. Excellent item. I first saw this item from a different seller who charges much more. Then I found this one with a much more reasonable price. Since there's no description, thought I'd give one here. This is a 1/2-in thick homosote board with the pictured printed paper on top, wrapped with plastic (which instructions say to leave in place- DO NOT REMOVE). Sure, you could make your own macrame board, but this one is worth the small price. I like that it also has all the different cord measurements so you always know what you're working with. For someone who learned how to macrame using a plain piece of corrugated cardboard, I can say that I have learned the value of having measurements already on your board so you can pin your project properly- it takes extra time & effort to pull out the ruler all the time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cheaper On Essential Depot's Website. I took the advice of another fellow reviewer, and checked the price on Essential Depot's website, and the price is much, much cheaper on their website!
I bought eight two pound bottles (or 16lb total) @ $1.90 per pound including shipping costs. $30.43 total including shipping, which would have been the most expensive part if I hadn't used a coupon to get 30% off shipping. This comes out cheaper than the deal on here by a lot, and you get three more bottles! It is expensive to have the stuff shipped, so it made the most sense to buy the 16lb deal, but if you didn't want that much, you can order less, and the total price would be cheaper, but the shipping cost stays about the same.
Just and FYI for those of you looking for a deal.
I can't wait to start making some soap! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
5" H glass candleholders and even with double wicking (not recommended with a candleholder of that size but I was . This is a very thin braided candle wick. I used in a variety of 3" X 3.5" H glass candleholders and even with double wicking (not recommended with a candleholder of that size but I was desperate), the wick didn't burn consistently. Also, a cotton braided wick without thread woven through will not stand up straight and will curl at the tip after burning (making it turn down into the wax; kind of like an ingrown hair). Check your candle circumference and height and make sure you purchase a wick that fits your project. Who knew? We've learned wicks are not interchangeable. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pleasantly surprised with this kit. I was very pleasantly surprised with the bright colors of these paints as well as how fast they dried and how little was needed to make colorful designs. I used them for a school carnival and the only things I really needed besides the kit were a spray bottle of water, some extra brushes and some cotton swabs for the glitter gel.
It does help a lot to have a spray bottle of water to mist the little pans of paint. When you first open the kit you may think that there's not much paint in those pans, but when you wet them down a bit you will find that a small amount actually goes quite a long way. There are more generous amounts of black and white since you're more likely to use those on every design. I recommend only misting the paints you are working with at the time, and don't fill the pans with water--just put in enough water to make the paint "workable." It will dry quickly.
I did a trial design on my hand and it washed off easily with soap and water, but its staying power in the meantime was surprisingly good. It didn't rub off on my sweatshirt cuffs or smear once it was dry, and I was really pleased with that. I didn't experience any irritation or discoloration which was also a plus. The colors were all very bright, with purple being the only one that was a bit transparent and also a bit shimmery compared to the others.
The glitter gel that comes with the kit is kind of nice, but I recommend you put it on over the paint after it's thoroughly dry, although now that I think of it, it might be worth trying to mix it with the paint on some kind of a palette and applying them together while wet.
All in all, I'm pleased with the kit and I would definitely recommend it for your (non-professional grade) face or body paint needs. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Value for Money. This paper pack is very value for money due to the price and the amount of paper you get (300 pcs). However the paper quality is not the usual good K&Co quality paper. It is very thin and flimsy. The colors are very light (does not stand out) and pastel-ly. Its not a paper which you would want to use for your gorgeous stunning scrapbook layouts etc. I am more inclined to deep or bright colors, colours that catches your eye from far, so this set of light pastle-ly hues was not really my cup of tea. The colors consists a wide spectrum of colors with simple patterns on paper and also plain colored paper. Therefore if your looking for tons of paper to use for simple designs or embellishments, this package its great value for money!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I was disappointed when I reordered that 2 of them were scratched . I used these to etch an item on for a gift. However I made a costly mistake and had to order more. Pay close attention to which side you should etch on. I started out using the beveled side (which I believe is the right side) and thought that changing it to the flat side would be easier. However, it was a mistake. I was disappointed when I reordered that 2 of them were scratched and couldn't be used for etching because the etch would've picked up the imperfections. Perhaps from opening the box at the distributor or where ever before it got to me. Hopefully this doesn't happen to anyone else. Overall, it was a good item to purchase for what I was using it for. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Travel Scissors that fit in my Slim Pencil Case. Oh my gosh! I love this idea! These scissors are sharp and fit into my slim pencil case. When compacted they are the size of a fat highlighter. Now I can take scissors with me without needing a different pouch for them. They meet the TSA size requirements for plane approved scissors, but I haven't tried taking them on a plane yet. You might find yourself wanting to be extra delicate with them when using them because they feel more delicate than regular scissors, but you don't need to. Hold them like you would regular scissors and you will be fine. I might buy a few more of these just to have on hand in case they stop making them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not for me . . . I've been using Mod Podge products in my crafting for many years & this is the 1st Mod Podge product I can not recommend. I purchased it to transfer photo's onto wood. The beauty & intrigue of transfers on wood is the wood-grain showing through - that does not happen with this product. They do not tell you on the label or in their advertising that unlike other Mod Podge products that dry clear, THIS Mod Podge dries WHITE.
Some on-line "how-to" videos do mention this . . . but I found those videos after I purchased. Another thing they don't tell you, until you buy the product & read the packaging, is that to transfer onto a hard surface you need to make a "decal"; the somewhat confusing instructions for this process are also ONLY found, in very small print, on the packaging . . . you need to buy it to find out what's in it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for General Household Use. The Scotch Precision Ultra Edge Non-Stick Scissors are a really good set of all-purpose scissors, great for crafting and general use around the house. The description indicates these scissors ideal for fabrics, but I'm a bit of a scissors snob when it comes to sewing scissors. I'd say these are fine for basic crafting, but a real seamstress is going to want a high quality, dedicated pair of sewing scissors. Since my husband and daughter are constantly absconding with (and occasionally ruining) my good sewing scissors, I am very happy to have this set of scissors. They are perfect for my daughter's crafts and whatever it is my husband finds to do with them.
I especially like that these scissors are non-stick. A lot of my daughter's crafting (glue and tape and whatnot) causes quite a bit of sticky residue to be left on the scissors she uses, and it's nice to be able to easily wipe that stuff off with a damp cloth. These scissors are also nice and sharp; they easily cut through box tape, which comes in handy since we just moved. They also cut paper easily and accurately, so they'd be great for the scrap-booker. The Scotch Precision Ultra Edge Non-Stick Scissors really are ideal for crafting and general household use, and I'm happy this set comes with three pairs, so my daughter, husband, and I can all have our own scissors and my good sewing scissors can remain safely tucked away. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good unit; not as limited as it may first appear. When it arrived, the top cover had been damaged in shipping, so the unit would not run. It took several weeks to get a replacement cover -- which was also damaged in shipping. I had to bend that one back into shape to get the unit running.
As others have noted, the unit has limitations. Each tool (scorer/slitter/perforator) has an upper part and a lower part. The upper parts attach to a guide rail; it's relatively easy to pull them off and move them around. The lower parts are mounted on a shaft. It's easy to slide them back and forth -- but switching them around requires major disassembly of the entire machine.
The initial configuration is slitter, drive wheel, double-scorer, double-scorer, drive wheel, and perforator. But it's not as constraining as it might first appear. The lower parts for the slitter and perforator are the same -- so you can easily swap those two functions. Also, that bottom part is wide enough that you could run the perforating wheel and slitting wheel next to each other on the same bottom roller. And that bottom roller also works with the drive wheel.
The bottom part for the drive wheel also has the groove needed for scoring.
What I described as double-scorers are actually triple-scorers. Each of these bottoms is a steel cylinder about three-quarters of an inch wide with three grooves that each could be matched up with a scoring wheel. But you could also use either of these bottom units with a drive wheel, or with a drive wheel and a scoring wheel.
Bottom line: This unit provides far more flexibility in laying out scores, slits, and perfs than is apparent at first glance.
I've only run a few hundred sheets of 65# cover stock through it, but once I had the pressure dialed in for the perforating wheel, the job went smoothly.
One tip: Invest in a small framing square. I have one with 8" and 12" sides; it made squaring the paper guides to the wheels much easier. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A couple of tips for successful cuts. I'm new to using the tool, but it's working successfully. Luckily I had a nice thick piece of glass on hand, about 12" by 18". This has a lot to do with good cuts because it's very hard, very flat, and also fairly cold, which means the plastic cools quickly after the hot tip cuts thru, so if you're moving the tip at a constant not-too-fast speed, it works well. There is a tendency for the melted plastic to stick to the glass, but a gentle tug releases it. You could also slide a single-edge razor under the plastic, if necessary, to release the bond. Right now I'm using these clear sheets: Grafix Clear Craft Plastic .007 Thickness 12-Inch by 12-Inch, Pack of 25, bought here at Amazon. Notice these are pretty good sized, there are other ones available about the size of printer paper. I have a drawing underneath the glass, so I can easily cut the design with the hot tool, following my own artwork.
The tool comes with two tips. One of them is cone shaped, and straight, and the other one is hooked. So far I have only used the straight one, and I hold it perpendicular to the plastic sheet, not on an angle. The instructions on the package say hold it like a pencil, but I suggest some experiments before you find out which way gives you the results you want. If you hold it on an angle, it will melt a slightly wider swath, and this may give you blobs and messy edges. Keep an X-Acto knife handy to make tiny cuts where the design isn't separating from the sheet due to the melted cut re-sealing. This happens rarely, in my experience.
The directions suggest using either a glass surface or anodized aluminum. Keep in mind that the glass allows a pattern to be traced, whereas you cannot see thru the aluminum. If you don't have a piece of glass, stop everything and go to the hardware store first, and buy this important item. If the edges are not ground, tape them so you don't get any cuts on your fingers. The piece I'm using I found at the dump -- in fact, a whole pile of them -- and it's about twice the thickness of window glass. Don't worry about the heat from the tip touching the glass, nothing bad will happen. Just don't rest the hot tool on the glass for extended periods of time, there is a little stand to set it on. The tool is very hot.
One reviewer said the tool is not suitable for professional artists. I guess it depends on what you're going to do with it. I'm cutting stencils for use in my artwork, and it suits my purposes quite well. The price is great, too. The only thing that didn't work out, kind of funny really, is it comes with a little plastic cap, totally bad idea, so throw that away immediately because if you don't, you'll forget about it when you plug the tool in, and it gets very hot, very fast, and will melt that cap into a black stinking mess in about two seconds. Trust me on this, throw it out.
There were a couple of different plastics for sale at Amazon, and I bought two of them. The one I mentioned up above, and another one that is medium weight with a matte finish. The reason I got the matte finish is that later on I may wish to draw on the plastic, as opposed to looking at a drawing that I've positioned under my piece of glass. For my work I needed some stiffness, and next purchase will probably be for the heavy-weight which (I assume) flexes less.
And finally, melting plastic stinks and may be a little toxic. Since your face is pretty close to the work you're doing, setting up a small fan with gentle breeze will blow the vapors away, which is a good idea, regardless of whether you're doing this in the house or out in the garage. It's something that you do sitting down, generally, because you need some control of your arms and hands. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fun to work with and easy to sand. An effective versatile modeling material. I used this clay for a fairly large architectural model.
It is very easy to use and keep moist for my purposes. Storing for a few weeks in its original container is no issue and when opened, all you need to do to store it is spray it with water and 'vacuum' seal it in a ziploc bag as best as you can manually.
It takes about 2 days to dry bone hard for a piece the size of a fist. The only reason I took off a star, is because once sanded, there are visible paper clumps in the clay, forcing you to use a thick, non-spray primer before you can do anything with it. It sands beautifully otherwise.
As with any clay, there is shrinkage, and you will need to plan accordingly to accommodate. There is enough shrinkage that If I were to use this clay again for the same purpose, I would make many changes in my technique.
Overall, I would recommend this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pretty colors, but the colors bleed right off. Maybe I got a defective package, but I've had trouble with these because the color has bled every time I've tried them. I used them in epoxy resin castings, and the color bled pretty intensely -- the finished casting wound up with swirls of color in the resin and a bunch of plain silver beads. Kind of a cool look but definitely not what I'd intended.
A similar thing happened when I used these on polymer clay -- they were fine until I applied a gloss varnish to the finished product. The color bled off the beads and turned the varnish into a hazy-colored goop. I might try these again after liberally spraying them with some kind of protective coating like Krylon, but I don't know if that will work -- that's a lot of super small surface area to cover completely, and I'm not sure if it's worth the trouble. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice decorations. Unlike a lot of similar products on Amazon, these are high quality with consistent colors. They're easy to assemble and durable. After using them for our party, we moved a few into our daughter's bedroom as permanent decorations and stored the rest for future use (storage is easy; these fold back up in a snap).
The manufacturers haven't quite figured out what to do about the "seam" (or whatever it's called) where the ball joins together. It's made of white paper, so it's pretty visible, especially on the darker-colored balls. Also, the supplied loop of string is really short, so if you want these to hang lower than an inch from the hook, you'll need to tie on some extra thread. Some of the balls hang crooked, too, though I doubt most guests would notice that.
Despite the minor quibbles, I'd buy these again. They look good and require less work than most other paper decorations. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Packaged poorly, but otherwise great. These stickers were just what I was looking for with the chinook and the 2 1/2 ton truck, etc. This is the first sticker sheet I have found which included some of those things. I was thrilled to find it. However, I ordered a box of tea and another sticker book at the same time and whoever packed it, put it all in the same large padded envelope. The box of tea was flattened, which is really of no concern as it is further packaged into teabags but the sticker sheet was bent and the ARMY sticker is nearly folded in half, the blades on the chinook are folded downward and the hero sticker (red) is curling up on one end. This may not seem important to some but I am making a scrapbook for my husband of his time in Vietnam and these stickers will now be of no use to me. Perhaps you can use more can in the future. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Buy. Great Washi Paper Tape. It was a good price, came quickly, and was so cute. The Washi tape comes off easily from the roll and is repositionable on the page (as long as you didn't press it down too hard). I would say it's the kind of Washi tape most people are looking for - more traditional rather than "duct tape" kind. It didn't peel off in shreds as some tape does (which I have noticed Scotch brand does). I am pleased with my purchase and will look for more cute tape and good deals on it. I like the amount of tape on the roll too since I'm noticing some other brands are putting less on a roll and still charging the same price as what I consider "full rolls." | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Working time is less than advertised. Great price, but it sets much too quickly. I am using a 100w Surebonder Pro2-100 glue gun and the glue sets only seconds after applying. I tried using to this stuff to glue a small trim piece back on my car. I put several daps across the roughly 12" piece of trim. By the time I applied the last dab (20 seconds later, roughly), the first dab had already set. I scraped all the dabs off and tried again, attempting to be quicker this time (roughly 10 seconds). Same problem. Temperature outside was 60-65 degrees, not sure if that was a factor. Bottom line: the advertised working time of 35-45 seconds does not appear accurate. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works for me. I hate soft clays. I had original sculpey and hated it. It was too soft and was crumbly after I baked it. Now this stuff is awesome. Sure it's hard as heck when you first work it but after rolling it around and softening it up its perfect. It doesn't get super soft and you need strong hands. I can't mix in my mica powders perfectly so after a small test I won't even bother. I did find that I needed to change my technique of kneeding to get it workable. I usually tear the clay apart and smash it back together, well that doesn't work with kato. I had to work it into a ball, roll it and fold it in on itself, then roll it more. It does take a bit but it works. I also found that it's much easier to make tentacle earring with this clay because I can wiggle it to make it stretch out more instead of having to roll it.
I like it but you need strong hands and flexibility. Some patience is good too. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A very disappointing waste of ink and time. The paper wasn't exactly what I hoped for but it is really nice. I guess it was purchaser error, I didn't realize or look for a thickness guide. I am not a paper expert and I didn't know that cardstock can come in different thicknesses. This one is pretty thick. I was concerned about running it through my ink jet printer, but there is not an issue, you just have to do one or two sheets at a time. Now I actually like that it is so thick, because I am punching holes into the paper and running a ribbon through it, so this was a happy accident. Also, with an ink jet printer, the ink takes about 15 seconds to dry on the paper, so you probably do not want to have sheets printing on top of one another. The reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is because the paper is not as shimmery as I had hoped it would be and it is kind of hard ordering paper online when you don't really know about paper and how it differs. But for knowledgeable people this shouldn't be an issue.
Update:
Changing from 4 to 2 stars. Though I could get one through my printer, once I started actually trying to print what I needed,it was so thick that I had to babysit and push it through the printer, which caused all kinds of problems. The print was either too squished looking or did not start on the paper where I needed it to. It was a process and the prints were never right or uniform. After several attempts I gave up and I am sending the paper back. A very disappointing waste of ink and time | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sticks fine. I used these to stick onto a gaming headset as part of a Christmas present to a friend. I wiped down the surface I was applying them to with rubbing alcohol, and they stuck just fine. The backing is a little difficult to get off if you don't have any nails, but I don't see a lot of men using these. Then again you never know.
There was only two things I didn't like about these.
1.) They have indentations so that they can be put directly together, but if you want to space them out they look a bit silly.
2.) Some of them were not made all that well, but it wasn't a vast majority of them.
Overall a good product, shipped VERY fast, and whenever they got stuck to my finger by accident they stuck very very well. So if you need them for body tattoos these'll work just fine for you. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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