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Great for Building Model Rockets. <div id="video-block-R2HODM9J6LXEW" 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/91j1m6%2BvvtS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/01my5qUTflS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> My very first and one and only glue gun. So take this review with a grain of salt.
Wow, there's enough glue here to last a lifetime. I recently got into building model rockets for my granddaughter and I now think I have the glue reserves to build a rocket big enough to take her to the moon and back.
In retrospect, I'm probably not the best person to review a glue gun, having never used a hot glue gun before. However, I have used a lot of glues and sealants in my day, and I have used all kinds of applicators.
This glue gun is self-feeding. Each squeeze of the trigger pushes the glue rod forward into the heating element and once heated through the nozzle. The nozzle opening is quite small and I like this for glueing fins on rockets.
It's a mini, so it's very small, and with "small" comes some delicacy. Don't muscle the trigger. That would surely limit the life of your glue gun. It's just light plastic, and there's no need to force it. I plugged mine in, turned the switch, and waited about a minute and a half, after which I very lightly applied pressure to the trigger, a light pumping action. After another minute, the applicator had heated enough to let the glue pass through the nozzle with just the slightest pressure on the trigger. See video.
I think this is a great glue gun for the money. It's not commercial grade but it's perfect for what I plan on using it for.
Note: Sample provided for test and review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Classy, Tasteful--Basic Post-It Type Notes. ***
These little post-it type notes are very classy and tasteful, in earthy colors instead of the ordinary pastel tones of regular stickies. There are quite a few sizes as well--I like them. Each of the pads you can see in the picture has 20 stickies, so there are eight pads of the very small stickies (2 pads of each color--pumpkin, mustard, olive, and gray), four pads of the oblong stickies (1 pad of each color--pumpkin, mustard, olive, and gray), four pads of the medium rectangular stickies (2 pads of mustard and 2 pads of olive), and two pads of the large rectangular stickies (both are pumpkin in color). All of them are a dull white on the reverse side--the color is only on the front of the stickie.
I am disappointed in the cover, however, since it is not a heavier Moleskine cover or softcover folio but a black lightweight paper folio with "Moleskine" stamped onto it. I think that Moleskine missed an opportunity here to have a quality cover with refills; such as they are, I would not purchase them again. If you are looking for some nice stickies and don't care about the cover, these will meet your needs. As such though, I think they are quite overpriced.
Recommended only if you are buying these for the colors and variety, not the cover!
*** | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
High-quality, Versatile, Vintage-Looking. This patterned paper is great! It was EXACTLY what I needed to complete my decoupage project. The pattern is very versatile and has a nice vintage letter/mail theme. It comes in a box with cutting teeth like wax paper or aluminum foil comes in which is nice because it keeps the paper from coming unrolled or getting damaged.
[Amazon Prime for the win: I went to 3 different craft stores looking for this type of product and struck out. While standing in line at the last store buying other items I didn't need, I found this on Amazon and ordered it at 7pm hoping it would arrive before Christmas so I could finish a Christmas gift. It arrived at 10:15am the next morning!!] | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I have been looking for a nice pair of scissors to replace the rusted Cutco model . I have been looking for a nice pair of scissors to replace the rusted Cutco model I had before. I looked and looked and saw some really expensive scissors that really didn't look all that great. Yeah, I know Cutco will replace my rusted scissors, but I never really liked them that much and I was pretty sad they rusted in the first place.
These are perfect for me. They have all of the features that I like; flat screw driver/pry edge, bottle opener, nut/shell cracker, very slight serration, disassemble-ability. Most of all I like that they are all metal. I don't like to buy things that I plan to keep for a long time that are made of plastic or with plastic parts. You fall in love with something and then the plastic breaks, melts, gets loose or just falls off. That can't happen with these. They are however not merely two pieces. They do have blades that are riveted to the handles and a screw-in pivot joint, but for practical purposes it's just two pieces that come apart without tools when opened all the way. That's nice because it means they are easy to clean fully.
These are nice and heavy, but not too bulky or heavy as some other models I looked at before choosing these. These are heavy enough to be substantial but not so heavy for me that they are clumsy or burdensome. I won't worry about trying to cut something really hard because they are sturdy yet still relatively thin and elegant.
Finally, as one might expect from Japanese made products, these are precisely made and finely finished. No they aren't as sharp or elegant as a Samurai sword, but they are a big step up from the plastic-handled kitchen scissors you see in home goods stores. In fact they aren't as precisely finished as some of the high-end knife manufacturer scissors, but they have a very smooth, slightly loose pivot and are really well balanced. It is clear to me that the designer and manufacturer of these has done their best to make these the best they can be. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good to have in cars, tool boxes and sheds. This is a review of the 3 pack of duct tape by Trademark Supplies.
If you are viewing this item, I am confident that you know there are many great uses for duct tape.
This can be used for just about anything you could image. (Projects, holding items together, mending rips and the list goes on.) If you are fan of the show mythbusters, you will also know you can build a boat, hold up a car and build a bridge if you have enough.
Now about the quality.
You are getting three rolls with each roll being 1.88 wide by 55 yards.
Each roll weighs 12.5 ounces.
This is easy to rip and can be done without scissors unlike some of the heavy duty rated duct tape.
So if you are looking for an average strength duct tape that is not impossible to work with, this works well for that. This would not be for holding car parts together such s bumpers and more on the lines of crafts, models-hobbyists, fixing tarps with wrips, wrapping your friends present, etc.
I can never have enough duct tape and keep some in my cars for emergencies, tool kti and sheds. I would certainly recommend this to friends and family.
I don't know about you, but I depend very heavily on reviews that are posted on Amazon. I also read what reviewers on Amazon have to say. I want to help others by providing my reviews that detail the product as well as the experience I have with the products that I get on Amazon.
Please note I have no relationship with this seller and Im not compensated in any way for my review. I did receive this at a discount in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. I take my reviews serious and will only provide my true feedback. Thank you! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Better than I expected for the price. This was my first experience replacing a screen/digitizer on a cell phone; however, I am an EE student so have experience with other electronic devices/repairs. While other brands got good reviews, this was the only one that was black, the same color as the original tape. I doubt that makes it any better quality, but since the phone was black I didn't want to risk seeing any white trim around the screen.
While prepping the phone (Motorola Electrify M), I kept thinking this tape better be strong. The outside edges were roughly 1mm wide, so no much surface area to stick to. The top and bottom though had ample area. But this didn't disappoint! In fact, it's so sticky that it was difficult to move if I happened to lay it down correctly. The tweezers came in extremely handy for applying it too. Trust me, if you decide to go with another brand...you better pick some up, it was almost essential I used them.
Took me about 20 min to lay out all the tape. Some areas were much wider, so I just laid down 2-3 strips side-by-side. I didn't do a 100% cover, but got most of it. The edges only need about 1mm, but rather than cut it I just folded the excess over. Worked fine. I also used the tape to fasten down other areas where tape got damaged when taking it apart.
Once done, the screen held fast and secure. I shook it around and even tried to ply it up a little. It obviously started to come up (which is how I got the original screen off), but it gave ample/acceptable resistance. I'm sure it will strengthen a little over time too.
The tweezers were also a great bonus. As another said, they're very sturdy and not cheap. The only drawback was the uncoated bare ends are not very smoothe. They had little jagged edges that could easily snag, but I just smoothed it out with some 220 grit sand paper. I'm sure they were added to the cost since most other brands were ~$3 roll, but as I said before, you're going to need them anyway. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
as I wanted to use this kit to determine whether or not I'd like the craft. This was my first time making candles, as I wanted to use this kit to determine whether or not I'd like the craft, and Iove it! The kit includes everything needed to make 12 candles with very clear directions included. After making the first 3 of 12 candles, the thermometer broke. I had to measure the temperature for the next 3 based on my good judgment. I purchased a digital thermometer which made the process so much easier. After waiting 24 hours, I lit one of the candles, and it burned perfectly. However, the scent is not as strong as I'd like it to be. I'd recommend this kit for first time candle makers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Got this to mend a torn jacket. Lasted a week and came off. I saw a youtube video on how to mend a tear in a down winter ski coat. They recommended making a cut from the inside of the coat, and sticking a piece of Tenacious Tape on the tear, sealing it up from the inside.
So I got this and followed the instructions in the youtube video.
Seems to work well. The mend didn't turn out to be as nicely done as in the video, but it was difficult to move away all the feathers and stick the tape on the inner side of the tear, without feathers, of dust sticking to the tape. So there are some sections that might have not been 100% clean and in those sections the tape did not hold long. So some parts are stuck well and some are not. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
There was different sized eyes and plenty of each - the kids loved it. And. These came on time - which was very important to me when I bought them (for a kids craft project at church). There was different sized eyes and plenty of each - the kids loved it. And, these came with BONUS packs of googly eyes. Who doesn't love extra googly eyes? Something I did not like...the packaging! So annoying. The eyes are separated with thin plastic between them, if you open the container from the wrong end (which is very easy to do) the separators come out and the eyes mix together. At one point I almost threw the eyes in one bag together but really didn't want to hunt for matching eyes. I am sure I will have to do it later because the lid & the base of the container look the same and feel the same so it's bound to happen. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Hoops and Hoops. These are quality hoops. They have a nice protective rubber covering and hold the material well. They even come with embroidery fabric. This is a great set to have on hand. Each size work well and is easy to use and adjust. You can use them in the traditional manner for cross stitching or you can get creative with them. I like to use them for touch and feel boards with young children by putting in scraps of fabric with a variety of textures to explore. You can change them out and wash the fabric when it needs.
I wrote this review because I chose too.
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Times Haven't Changed. My granddaughter is in kindergarten and is left handed. Being left handed myself it was a struggle to not have the teacher try to make me right handed. Thought times had changed but guess not. She came home in tears because her teacher was making her cut with her right hand because she was holding the right handed scissors upside down so in the teachers mind if she cut right handed the scissors would be held correctly!! Of course then my granddaughter couldn't cut anything! When her mom called me I said okay that is it! I got on here and had these shipped so my granddaughter could take them to school so now she has no problems and the teacher found out mom and grandma were not happy with her!! I still shake my head over this!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Some kind of K&Company paper. I love Susan Winget designs, but this was not Susan Winget. Potentially, you will get a different K&Company pack. The price is good for what it is and K&Company paper is usually a good mix. Though I love their double sided cardstock, this is single sided paper.
Tried twice more. 3rd time was the charm. Susan Winget designs get 5 stars from me. The paper is not the best. It is lightweight scrapbook paper, not the usual K&Company heavy cardstock. It is not even the heavier paperweight scrapbook paper. More like nice copy paper. But the designs are lovely. I wish I could find more of her designs, but they seem to sell out quickly. And there are 360 pages. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This Is A Steal. All I want a 3-hole punch to do is: 1) to punch 3-holes in several pages at once, 2) to do its task without getting stuck, 3) to punch the holes neither so close to the edge that they'll soon tear through the paper nor so deeply into the paper as to make turning the pages of the notebook difficult, and 4) to last long enough to make the punch the last punch I'll need to buy.
It's really not that much of a list; yet, judging from the punches I've previously encountered -- including a $40-$50 punch used at most of the offices I've worked at -- the list has always seemed unreasonably exacting!!!
No more. This punch easily has measured up for the first three requirements. As for the last, I suspect that it will match up there as well. It's hard to see how it might not. But, even if it only lasts one of the two decades that may remain to me, it remains a bargain at this price ($17.49 at this writing -- virtually the same price I paid several years ago for a totally frustrating punch that can't gracefully handle even 5 pages at a time and that requires careful attention to avoid loading even a single sheet straight enough to end up with three holes instead of two holes plus a half moon).
If, by the time you read this, the price on this unit has doubled, don't hesitate: Buy it anyway. You'll still get your money's worth since you'll have a punch that matches up to my unreasonable requirements.
All who have been frustrated by 3-hole punches will surely welcome this. It's glorious: man has not only figured out how to get to the moon and back but also (at long last) how to make a reliable three-hole punch! For we who will never get to walk the moon, we can at least finally enjoy a 3-hole punch that does its job to perfection. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I'm pleased with the results. Got these for my kid's crafting party and decided to test the adhesive on some of them, out of curiosity/goofiness, on my new pencil sharpener. I'm pleased with the results, and they actually stick quite nicely. I also like the size assortment. I'm sure I'll have these for years of fun.
My only gripe about this product, and I only have it because the case was so full, is that it's really hard to close the case properly after it's been opened. I wish the compartments could be opened individually so that the eyes didn't mix or get stuck along the edges making it hard to close. Really not that big of a deal, but it's the one and only thing I'd want them to change. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great punch-coordinates with MS butterfly punches. This is money well spent. It punches easily & cleanly through paper & cardstock. As another reviewer said, it is a small punch, about 1/2" high and 5/8" across from wingtip to wingtip. But it works great & is very versatile. The shape is classic and coordinates beautifully with the Martha Stewart classic butterfly & monarch butterfly punches. It's also the perfect size between the larger & small butterflies in the Martha Stewart 3-in-1 classic butterfly punch. I used it on a page layout as soon as I opened the package, along with the MS monarch & the 3-in-1 butterfly punches and wow! it made a big difference. The layout looks more elegant and finished now. This is one punch I will definitely use a LOT. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I don't like Purple Cow encaustic tools. I don't like Purple Cow encaustic tools. I had bad luck with the iron and had to replace it within 6 weeks. The tips tend to leave black marks on the encaustic paper when you are spreading the wax. I am new to the medium, so I thought maybe I was doing something wrong. I bought a different brand iron and tips and there hasn't been a problem, so I think it is fair to say it is the quality of the Purple Cow Product. They are less expensive, but if you can't get a good result, what do you really save? I thought I would try starting (learning) with the less expensive tools, but again, it became such a frustration with the marks and the iron quitting. If I hadn't looked on You Tube to see positive results with the medium, I believe I would have tossed it all and gave up. Wax is a fun medium to work with for me. I haven't made gallery ready work yet, but I have made some cards that are acceptable with the new equipment. I say don't waste the money on these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Dulls quickly. I bought this for my wedding bulletins, which were 65 lb. cardstock. It was so hard to push, I couldn't do it by hand at all. First we used a jorgenson clamp to press it, but that was slow and not cutting cleanly. Finally, we put it on the floor and stepped on it. After about 40 sheets (80 punches, the side I was using dulled and would trap the paper and not spring back. I used a nail punch on negative space of the punch to hammer it back open. I switched sides, and it worked a little better, but I would have expected it to work better, longer. I was using it on paper weight that the manufacturer said was an acceptable weight. Disappointed with the quality. I expected Fiskars to make a good product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Who needs all these other colors. I'm disappointed that it did not come with much product for the color I needed. I needed to create an espresso black color and the color guide worked well for me to match. The fact that the black and brown are the same amount as the other colors doesn't make much sense to me. Now I'm kinda out of product without any to do finishing touches where it didn't fill in a couple of cracks on the first pass.
Buyer beware: Make sure when you close this up that you do not has any bits of paint around the edge. I closed the black color and when it snapped back the paint splattered into my eyeball. I rushed to the bathroom and rinsed it out. I'm not blind so this must not be made of any terribly harsh chemicals, but I looked like a hungover fraternity girl with 10 layers of mascara on after a long night out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not too shabby. As a disclaimer, I got this on super sale elsewhere. If I'd paid the list price, I'd drop it to 3 stars.
You still can't really beat that price for 180 sheets of such nice designs though. I found the variety in this pack to be a pretty good value. Not a lot of those crappy throwaway fillers you usually get in paper pads, and a good balance of 12x12 designs, full-page patterns, and cut-to-size element sheets.
On the down side, this is PAPER. Certainly not cardstock. It's pretty flimsy and barely feels sturdier than the 20lb printer paper we use in my office. I'd prefer cardstock, but paper is still basically fine for my use. If you need anything thicker, steer clear.
Another weird thing...ok, this is kind of hard to explain. The picture here doesn't show it, but the pad has a hole at the top for display (as many do). As per usual, the sheets have an extra 1/2 inch or so at the top with a perforated strip for the hole. Well the first 10-15 pages of my pad are upside down. The perforated strip is on the bottom and doesn't have a hole; the pattern continues all the way up to the binding and there is a hole in the actual design. Again, not a huge deal for my purposes, and it was probably just a defective pad, but it was odd. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good texture, sparkle, and color. Washi tape is one of my favorite crafts. I've made just about every DIY Washi tape project you can think of. I love making custom phone cases! To test out this Washi tape I decided to make an Owl Canvas. I was really impressed with the quality and texture of this Washi tape. The glitter not only sparkles but it will NOT come off.
I'm a little torn on how well I like the adhesive quality of this tape. Washi tape needs to have just the right amount of tact to be versatile with crafting. I need it to be less adhesive so I can move it if I need to. This Washi tape is sticky enough to apply and easy enough to remove, move, and reapply.
One thing I did notice was that when you overlay one tape on top of another tape, the edges of the top layer will curl up. This occurred on tape that I had not moved & reapplied. This was happening on the initial placement. My thoughts are that the tape with the glitter texture is preventing the adhesive from sticking properly. Due to this I'm making sure the glitter tape is my top layer from now on.
PROS:
Tape is able to apply and easy enough to remove, move, and reapply
Tape has a nice texture
Glitter does not come off
Large rolls compared to some brands
Tape has a nice sparkle
CONS:
Glitter tape needs to be applied as the top layer to avoid the tape from curling (peeling) up
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Overall rating: 24 out of 25 stars / 4.8 Star Average
**Photos with more sparkle were taken with flash on.**
I hope you enjoyed this review. If you have any questions about my experience please leave me a comment. I will be happy to follow up on my experience with this product.
I received this product complimentary from Crafty Rolls for quality testing purposes; all opinions expressed are my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
For advanced users. Positives - It is a tape dispenser, and the tape is permanent.
Negatives -
1. The tape is permanent. I'm the kind of paper-crafter that places something and then ends up wanting to move it around. With my previous two brands of tape dispensers, this was possible, but with this one, the tape is instantly permanent. I had read this in reviews, but I just thought, "Oh, I'll be careful," but that's just not me.
2. I bought this for a young person to use with me. I thought the trigger action would make it easier for small hands, but the "advanced" in the title seems to indicate that the user must be advanced. Also, it is huge. There is no reason a 1/4" tape needs to be applied by an 8" roller.
3. The tape is lined up at the very edge of the roller, I think so that it is easy to see precisely where the tape will be applied. And it is easy to see where it is going, but the tape keeps slipping off the edge of the roller. For this reason alone I wish I could return it.
4. The tape cuts with a sort of stretchy-pulling action. If you are trying to apply a short piece of tape, I think the tape does not have enough of a sticking surface to the paper or something, so it stretches and then curls up, and basically, you just can't apply this to little pieces. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for so many miniature projects. I have to be honest, I didn't purchase this tape for cell phone repair. I bought it to use on miniatures. Double sided tape is used as an adhesive for a variety of tiny projects. Recently, I finished upholstering a couch. I used tape to hold folds of fabric in place, but I had to cut tiny pieces of the tape to get it the right size. If I can find tape that is already small enough, then I use it for a whole lot more. While shopping for double sided tape, I saw these rolls and I thought they would help.
My package arrived quickly so I was able to experiment with different projects. There are two different colored rolls of tape, clear and black. They are separated with waxy paper sheets, in a plastic bag, which keeps the tape in great condition. The first thing I used this tape on was to adhere paper leaves around the exterior of a room box. I punched out leaves of a variety of colors. Then I used my pinpoint tweezers to apply one leaf at a time to the tape to create a vine creeping up the side of the house. I added a few flowers here and there. The tape held it together perfectly, and was co sealed from view.
I have many uses in mind for this tape. When making miniature bags and boxes, I usually use a touch of glue. Now, I can just use the tape so that I won't have to worry about glue residue. It also doesn't need drying time. To keep things like tiny dishes and room accessories in place, a small bit of wax is usually used. I think a small section of tape will work even better. I also used it to hold micro beads in place.
All in all, it is perfect tape for a lot of my needs. I am really glad I discovered this it.
I received this product free or at a discount for testing purposes and my honest, unbiased review. My opinions are my own and are not influenced in any way. As you can tell I fully tested this product to give you as much information on this it so that you can make an informed choice. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amazing stuff. Made awesome molds of my kids hands with this product! So impressed. Bought more then I though I would need and sure glad I did. Each Kids hand took a whole packet that I mixed in a plastic pitcher. The first one didn't turn out right. Im sure it was our error. But the second time turned out so great and the third time even better. The only issue I had was some of the finger tips didn't quite get filled with plaster (as you can see in pictures). I thought it was a total loss but took some plaster Paris and a paint brush. Added a glob and took the paint brush with water to smooth it down. Building it up and smoothing it down with brush and more water. Until I achieved the desired look of a plump little finger. This took time and a bit of learning curve but it saved the plaster hand. These are the steps this prossess took:
Made molds
Removed alginate from container and then filled with plaster of Paris
let them dry overnight and then removed carefully from mold
Sand and drill any holes you may want while still soft (if you wait till its dry it will break)
Let it dry for days... it takes about a week to feel bone dry
painted with black acrylic paint
Make sure its completely dry then dry brush bronze acrylic over the top
Coat with matte varnish | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
which makes for a waste (clean up. While the picture did not turn out to be the same as what we ordered, the important things we wanted was included. The two brushes worked well for face painting. The colors were in square containers, not round ones as shown, but each color had a cover and could be removed and placed in the palette or on a table. This was the most important point of all, since if you buy a cheaper palette, the colors tend to spill into neighboring colors, which makes for a waste (clean up, etc). I used the colors on my own face before we used them on kids and I found the texture and colors very well made. I will look for other Blue Squid supplies. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Really great molds. These bath bomb molds are great. They are very sturdy. I had never made bath bombs before, but I thought it would be something fun to try (instead of spending a small fortune on the ones from Lush). Anyway, I found a great recipe off the internet and with these molds . . voila! . . perfect bath bombs. A little tip . . . gently tap the mold with the back of a metal spoon to release the bath bomb . . . they came out perfect for me. For a first timer making bath bombs (well, now a fourth timer because it was so much fun :)), they all came out perfect. I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great way to craft boarders and stamps. I like this product for crafting. It comes with one punch for the borders. It's very easy to assemble and comes with a plate for individual smaller cartridges (sold separately). When I tried it out, the instructions were right on the box. Easy to follow. I placed the paper in, slid the puncher all the way to the left, made my first punch and continued.
As you punch it stops at predetermined spots so that it provides continuity to your border piece, by the time you get to the end, it's all one continuous piece. Very nice.
The only thing is that you may not want to use really heavy card stock, because then it is harder to push the lever down. I did use thicker card stock. Not a big deal, I was strong enough to do it, but, if you don't have a lot of strength, you may want to go with a thinner card stock.
I will look forward to getting more cutters for different uses | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best scissors ever. I also needed another pair of Fiskars to cut the zip-tie that held these scissors to the package. I think the Fiskars brand name is synonymous with quality. The blades are made of premium stainless steel and they cut right up to the edge. I really like the sheath that came with the scissors which protects the scissors from damage. The handles are very smooth and comfortable to hold. When I was learning to sew, my mother told me to have a good pair of scissors just for cutting fabric and one just for paper and craft jobs. I have my Fiskars for fabric and now I have the perfect scissors for all my other "mixed media" crafting jobs. I highly recommend thes Fiskars 8 inch Mixed Media scissors to anyone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Tree of Life! Great choice. After reading some reviews about having trouble getting the soap to release, I was almost afraid to order any plastic tray molds. I must say that I have had NO problem with these. I poured it at soon as I got it today, because I am making a dozen of these to put in favor bags for October (next month) and I wanted to get started on them. Same as other Milky Way tray molds, I gave it over an hour to set up (I made it a two color, layered thin soap, so they set up faster), then put the tray in the freezer for 10 minutes. I pulled the plastic mold away from the soap with my thumbs until some air got under the soaps. I went back & forth, left/right, top/bottom, letting the air under the soap until all of them had released in one big block. After the block of soap fell out, I cut them apart and was dazzled by the beautiful little green and white favors to add to the gift bags!
BTW, I got the 16-soap tray (by accident?) and am delighted! Thanx, Chelsea! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works Well! Un Du Is A Must In Our Household. There's nothing more irritating than to spend an eternity to get price tags off. Those little sticky labels...you know what I mean...you scrape and scrape until your nails are full of the gummy residue and still you're left with a messy remains that marks the item for life! This product, so far, has met my expectations in erasing all of those stubborn price labels from books, glass on picture frames, and the like. I haven't noticed an odor like Goo Gone leaves, and this product works with far less effort. A little goes a long way, so I'm figuring this just might last a few years. Highly recommend! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cosplayer Recommendation. This stuff is amazing!
It can be heated, molded, and sculpted to near perfection. It's sandable and can be painted easily with spray paint or acrylic once cured. For larger pieces (like armor) it is challenging to manipulate without a dress form, but for decorative pieces and detail work, this stuff works like a charm. And if you make a mistake, it can be remolded over and over again just like playdough. Worbla and thibra are similar products, but I think when it comes down to durability, this is tougher material.
After it's finished, it is nearly indestructable. The worst that could happen is getting a scratch from something VERY sharp, because this stuff is tough and won't dent from being around on the con floor. For thinner pieces, there is little chance of snapping (the most I could do is bend it) so if you're making a prop with lots of branching thin pieces, this stuff will withstand a tough beating. I've never done LARPing, but I'm assuming this stuff could hold out for a LONG time in a rough-and-tumble play environment.
I'm definitely going to use Instamorph again for many future projects. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
High quality Washi tape. I am so excited about my washi tape! I am a nerd when it comes to anything I can use with my planner - and this washi tape is the PERFECT way to add some flair. With Christmas being my favorite holiday, it was a no brainer to get this pack of Christmas themed rolls out of all of the styles they offer. Each roll is thicker than I expected, so I am excited to not only use this in my planner, but I will definitely be sealing Christmas gifts with the washi tape to add extra festiveness to my gifts. This washi tape is of the highest quality and does not easily tear. The patterns are very modern, and I love how they are the perfect variation. I do wish there was a "mix and match" selection as I'd love to buy another set but choose patterns from their offered sets to not have so many rolls that are similar. I do look forward to purchasing additional high quality washi tape from this company in the future.
I was given this product at a discounted in rate in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
pays for itself. amazing product, one repair pays for purchase. I had a heating pad where the plastic had cracked and as the crack widened it was working its way toward an embedded wire. A disaster waiting to happen. Patched the crack with WHITE and was amazed at the bonding. The patch is holding and the pad is back in service. On my wife's car, an old Nissan Sentra, the plastic header just below the wipers was smashed by the ice scraper during an especially brutal winter (if you don't have winter, god bless you anyway). Not only is the header large to ship and expensive to buy but it is awkward to remove and replace once you get the part. A little of the black product, some masking tape, and the smashed area was almost good as new. Great stuff, real breakthrough | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for paper quilling and other paper crafts. I have been using PPA matte for about two years for paper quilling, my favorite craft. Some of the things I love about it are that it is not a sticky glue (meaning if it gets on your fingers it is not sticky feeling), it is not tacky at al when it is dry, it can be used as a protective topcoat for quilled jewelry, and it is a perfect matte finish. Some products say that they have a matte finish (like mod podge matte), but they are actually a little shiny. This is not shiny at all! Awesome for paper crafts when you want them to look like paper, not have a shiny finish. I have a tiny half ounce bottle with a fine tip that I put this glue into and use it from there, refilling when necessary. I love this glue!!
A couple notes: this is thinner than tacky glues and some other craft glues. So if you are using this for paper quilling you will find that you might need to hold the pieces in place a little longer, and if a piece slides off before it is dry you will need to add an extra dab of glue. Don't expect it to work in the same way as a tacky glue. But I still like it better than tacky glues because it is not sticky after it dries and it is archival. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great stuff, the kids love it. Easy to get started, put in battery, choose color changer or a specific light and when its dark it goes on automatically
great little product, easy to use
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I ordered these twice now, somehow mislocated my first . I ordered these twice now, somehow mislocated my first pair, I am very impressed with the cutting ability and quality of these scissors, having grown up with a mother who worked with leather in a factory and had to have scissors that would cut through leather I grew to understand the need for ones such as these, but over time and generations what used to be an everyday item or an item made strong enough it could be sharpened, NO LONGER exists, we used to be able to buy them at the local store, or local hardware store, but those no longer exist in my area either, everything is big chain stores and what the average person can afford is usually junk, These are tremendous and I will buy them again, and have been recommending them to others. Please do not change these or make them unaffordable to those who need them the most... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Razor sharp, nicely weighted, comfortable grip, and beautiful finish. These scissors are the incredible! They're super strong, have a nice weight to the them, very easy and comfortable to hold (I have trouble with my hands), razor sharp, and the finish on them is just a beautiful plus. I will surely be buying another pair of these in the future, because I was foolish enough to use mine for things other than just fabric, but for the time being I'm not a professional designer or regular sewer, so whatever I do won't need to be perfect and I doubt the scissors have been warped or damaged with what I've used them for. I've cut paper and hair with them, simply because they are the toughest and sharpest scissors I own. Be careful, though, because even the tip of the blades are really sharp. These are amazing and I'm so glad I followed the reviews and purchased them!!!
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Gingher-220520-1001-Knife-Edge-Bent-Trimmers-8-Inch-Industrial-Pack/dp/B005NAGNJY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Gingher 220520-1001 Knife Edge Bent Trimmers, 8-Inch, Industrial Pack</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Decent but pricey for what you get. I was really excited at the prospect of what this stuff could do. I have so many chargers for a variety of phones, Kindle, iPad, laptop and other stuff like a pair of headphones which tend to pull apart over time near where they plug into each device. In the past, I have attempted to use liquid plastic, electrical tape and other items to better secure these cables to no avail.
The first couple of times I tried Sugru, I apparently did not put enough down the length of the cable and thinned it out too much. Because of how expensive this stuff is, I was trying to be conservative. In addition to the high price, it also has a short shelf life, further making the overall expense much higher.
I had to use much more of the stuff than I expected to get the result I wanted. I am not sure how long it will hold, but to me, if it does not last until I no longer use or need the cable then I might as well spend the money on a cheap replacement instead of spending the money on Sugru.
Another negative for Sugru was the color bled badly onto my hands. I wish I had read some other reviews about wearing gloves when working with it. It is harder to manipulate Sugru with gloved hands, but the color bleeding makes it a necessity.
I am sure there are other uses for this stuff which may well make it worth the price. However, for the immediate needs I had, it did work once I used enough but I simply could not justify the price vs simply replacing the cables that were coming apart. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works well if you use the proper technique. The first time I tried this product, I was horrified by the results! I had thoroughly cleaned some test pieces of brass by sanding and wire brushing, soaked some in white vinegar and others in diluted muriatic acid. Dunked the parts in the Jax and they turned a dark brown quite quickly. When I rinsed them with water, the brown coating flaked off and left a splotchy mess on the brass. Some parts looked like copper, other parts were brown. Nothing was black. Horrible and unusable.
I got a suggestion to try painting it on with a brush rather than dunking it. For some reason, that made all the difference! I was able to move the Jax around with the brush and got a nice, even coating and it actually turned out to be black! I have been using Casey's Brass Black for several years, but it has a few drawbacks. It's inconsistent on solder and the blue color can stain wood & paint. Jax has a very light blue color in the bottle, but seems to go on clear and doesn't stain. It will also blacken pot metal (cast metal fittings) that are often used on ship models. Casey's will not do that.
Parts must be thoroughly clean! On the brass I tested, I left one side uncleaned and Jax didn't do anything to it. I leave my parts soaking in white vinegar after cleaning them (by filing, sanding, and wire brushing) for a minimum of 10 minutes. I've tried less time and sometimes get spots that won't completely blacken.
The one drawback is the price. On the Jax website, it is considerably cheaper, but their shipping charges actually wind up making it more expensive than Amazon's price. But it's still quite expensive compared to Casey's. As long as the chemicals stay viable, this bottle will last me for a long, long time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Gets the job done. These are super-nice scissors for my office drawer and make short work of any paper clipping that needs to be done. Of course scissors have a way of migrating their way around the house.
For precision cuts, which is what they're designed for, these scissors are the first ones I seek out. Some scissors aren't sharp all the way up the blade to the joint which makes corners and curves difficult -- not a problem at all with these.
For multimedia craft projects, these aren't ideal. Althouh they have the "non-stick" coating that does make them a little easier to clean up if you use them to cut through something that has been coated with something sticky, these scissors aren't what I'd consider heavy duty. One or two layers of construction paper they can handle just fine. More than that and you're out of luck.
I recommend these scissors without hesitation for paper cutting that doesn't require a heavy duty scissor. They're much better than what you'll find at a discount store. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
If you have basic carpentry skills you'll probably do fine. I had problems. You have to build a wooden base. If you have basic carpentry skills you'll probably do fine. I had problems. I got the wooden pieces cut as instructed at my local Home Depot. I bought wood screws. I tried driving in the screws with a power drill. One of the screws hit a knot and wouldn't go all the way in. It was then stripped after several attempts to remove it. I had to go back to HD and get the entire 1"x 2" cut off. The top of the 1" x 2" has to be perfectly smooth for the strip cutter to glide across. The screw heads can't stick up at all. I bought wood glue and clamps and attached a fresh 1x2 to the base. This worked great. Used the strip cutter yesterday and it worked very well, though it's hard to see where the blade is to get an accurate measurement. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Too sticky, but try peeling "flat" back. I see a lot of reviews that the transfer tape is too sticky. I totally agree! Trying to get this off without tearing the stencil vinyl underneath was nearly impossible. It definitely did create tiny tears in a few places, and stretched the edges and caused more air bubbles underneath. Unfortunately, I'd already applied this to several different pieces of vinyl I was working with. I found that it finally got a little better peeling off if you pull the transfer tape back a full 180 degrees and try to peel it back almost flat against the object. It still wasn't perfect that way, but so much better. Maybe that will help others that are still using this product and having trouble. For really delicate or intricate designs, I think this could be a nightmare. I'll probably try other brands or alternatives before purchasing this one again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This knife is very comfortable in the hand. After many years of whittling with a pocket knife, I decided to try upgrading to a more specialized knife. I considered one of its more expensive siblings, but decided that ultimately, most of the extra blades would go unused. This knife is very comfortable in the hand, and the blades are high quality and razor sharp. My hand used to tire after half an hour of carving, but this knife has prolonged sessions to upwards of an hour before I notice any fatigue.
Be sure to never attempt sharpening this blade yourself. The best option is to pick up one of the flexcut strops and periodically strop the blade using the polishing compound. This is all the blade needs to stay razor sharp, and the strop is gentle enough to prevent damage to the edge of the blade. The polishing compound will put a mirror finish on the blade as well.
This knife is a great value, and I highly recommend it. It has the potential to enhance the level of enjoyment you receive from carving/whittling. I pack this knife and a block of basswood anytime I go camping, sailing, or to the beach. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Shorter length non-stick scissors provides more leverage for cutting through thicker materials. This is a shorter scissor than my other Westcott non stick scissors. It has a nice rubber grip handle that feels pretty ergonomic and a shorter blade that allows more leverage when cutting paper or other materials. It's especially useful for cutting thicker materials.
Glues and adhesives don't stick to these scissors or wipe off clean easily. The shorter blades are also nicer for precise cutting of things like duct tape, or other adhesive backed materials. Most of the times longer tapered scissors are not really required, and this scissor with it's shorter size is handy and convenient. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
They have cheap glitter...I HATE GLITTER. I ordered the combo color set of these flowers with hopes of using them as hair flowers. I was disappointed with the quality for what I was looking to use them for. They are nice and large and the feather accents are nice. Although they are poorly covered in glitter. I hate glitter! It makes them look incredibly cheap and not to mention you end up with glitter showing up randomly on your face and everywhere you don't want it. There really is no design for the glitter either. It somewhat follows the edges but is not consistent or pretty at all. On one of the flowers there is no glitter, it's just a big thing of crusty glue. These would work for something you wouldn't want to see upclose. But as far as adding them to hair or as a brooch accent, definitely not good enough quality. They were also shipped poorly and came somewhat bent and smashed. Some have regained their shape while others have permanent kinks.
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All item(s) arrived on time as expected. All contents were professionally package and in perfect condition. I would definitely purchase from this seller again in the future! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sharpest Sharpener For Crayolas. The CrayonPro is the best at sharpening (Crayola) crayons back to their former glory. It even removes the paper for you! Please know that if the crayon you wish to sharpen isn't of the superior quality of a Crayola, the sharpener probably will crumble it to pieces, and then you'll have to remove the impeller unit and remove the chunks that are obstructing it. I've experienced this first-hand; all I did was use a sharp toothpick to fish the chunks out. If, like my family, you end up collecting thousands of low-quality crayons from restaurants, this sharpener won't help you much. Maybe others would mark its rating down based on the crayon quality requirement, but I'm a crayon-snob and hate the horrible, chalky, crumbly crayons out there that don't last anyway. The fit and finish are all on par with something this price-range; the shavings container removes and slides easily. A second sharpener-impeller is included, but I don't anticipate needing to use it soon. I'll be sure to update this rating, as necessary. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice for the price, but red color may bleed. I like the weight and sturdiness of these very much. Although I found these tools extremely comfortable in my hand, I wish the middle was made of something without a red pigment. The red plastic-like coating tends to disintegrate a little causing the red color to bleed. Not a big deal for most, as it only happens on the handle section. It doesn't bleed onto what you are sculpting (any excess clay left on the handle part will turn any light colored polymer clay pink). The metal parts are actually really fantastic. I recommend these though, especially for the price....but you might want to wrap the red handle with some electrical tape or something just in case, depending on your needs. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This kit helps make face painting so much more fun. Face painting has become one of my favorite hobbies lately. I am always looking forward to any event, barbecue, family gathering, holiday... where I will be able to paint kids' faces (or adults', they want it too sometimes). The best time for that, in my opinion, is Halloween. I love doing scary faces, especially on myself.
One thing I realized pretty fast is that you really want to get good material to enjoy painting faces. Of course you need good paint and crayons, but you also need a bunch of good accessories. It is much more fun when you have the good tools and are able to do exactly what the kid want. That is why I purchased the Face Painting Accessory Tool Kit by Ava and Frank.
This kit contains everything I needed in addition to my paint, crayons, and round sponges. I like having brushes for thin lines and small details, and the sponges for faster covering. The glitter is always good to have as well, especially to add some magic to a princess make up! The only other things I bring with me is some cups and a water bottle, to rinse brushes, a little towel, and some head bands so I can keep hair away from faces while I paint them.
The stencils are pretty cool as well, especially for younger kids that can not stay still for a full face thing. You just have them pick a design, stamp it on their cheek (or wherever they want, really) and they are happy.
I also received a free guide by email, with the 10 commandments of face painting : all kinds of tips and advice about painting, on how tu use the colors, clean your material, about hygiene... It is very cool.
All the item are well made and good quality. They also are easy to clean.
Here is what you get in the kit :
-One super cute organza drawstring bag to put all the accessories away.
-One petal shaped sponge ( about 3 x 1,5 inches), for contouring and application.
-One wedge face sponge, for easy application.
-A little jar of silver glitter.
- 3 brushes : one with a shirt thin tip, one with a longer larger tip, and one bigger with a flat tip.
-Five 2 x 5 inches reusable flexible plastic stencils, with a total of 24 little design (1 or two inches wide) :
Princess stencil : flower, moon, sun, heart, crown, star, snowflake
Boy stencil : shark, skull, pirate, dinosaur
Girl stencil : unicorn, mermaid, dairy, dolphin
Insects stencil : spider (looks like the Spiderman logo), butterfly, bee, ladybug
Superhero stencil : flash symbol, batman symbol , stars, USA
All and all, I have to say that this kit is pretty awesome and has everything you need to get started in face painting. if you are looking for a great set for face painting, than I highly recommend this one, you won't be disappointed. If you found this review helpful, please click on the button below. Thank you for reading.
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Good For Your Smoke. Pipe cleaners and pipe accessories are getting harder to find these days. They were once carried in local drug stores 'round these parts. But then they started to slowly go that-a-way there, but were still available in smoke shops. Now that smoke shops are far from a safe business investment pipe cleaners are unfortunately a victim of the crisis. These ones available here on Amazon are pretty much the norm as far as size, thickness, and quality as I have used over the years. (Don't confuse these with the craft style kind that are much longer. Those are usually much too thick to get a cleaning job done). These cleaners work well for me as I really do use them to clean my smoking pipes, and really not much else. It's true that they flake somewhat during use as other reviewers here have mentioned, but I really don't think it's much worse than others I have experienced. A good idea with any pipe cleaner is to run a barely dampened paper towel or cloth over it before using it which will usually take away a lot of the loose fiber. And, being just a little damp actually helps the cleaner work a little better in my opinion. These cleaners are very reasonably priced here on Amazon and always available. Recommended for a good clean smoke... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great value. These are very nice plain white gift bags. As a parent of twins I have to wrap a lot of gifts to take to birthday parties, so I like to keep bags and gift wrap on hand and I thought these would be perfect. I like that they are plain white so either I or the kids can decorate them to match the theme of the gift or the party. Also, they can be decorated for any occasion. The paper is sturdy and think and the handles were all attached completely. These bags would also be good for party favors or fancy treat bags. These bags are smaller than I thought (I didn't bother to get a ruler to see the actual dimensions) but they will be great for smaller gifts. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice gold/silver washi set! Not metallic/shiny but more of a matte color. I'm a little addicted to washi tape so purchasing this set of washi tapes was a no-brainer. I thought the colors were fun with the silver and gold tapes and it's a color set I didn't have. The picture that's shown is pretty much the same as I expected in person. I wasn't expecting shiny or metallic, just nice gold and silver tones. A little dull but I have a ton of crazy colored washis as it is at the moment. You receive six different patterns, three are in the gray/silver color family and the other three are in the gold color. I use washi as an embellishment on my planner as well as random crafts! There's so many uses and if you end up not liking what you've done, most washis will pull back up and you can redo it! You also still have to be careful pulling these tapes back up off of paper because you can still rip it. You get quite a bit on each roll, so these will last me a very long time. The tapes adhere to surfaces pretty well. These are an average price for a set like this. I think they're worth the price. I am happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend.
I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good Tape, But Too Expensive to be practical. I love standard <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/UGlu-Adhesive/dp/B005FEOPNY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">UGlu Adhesive</a> so when I saw they made a tape, I thought I'd give it a whirl. It feels a lot like gaffer's tape -- same fabric and look, and tears easily off the roll. However, you get such a small amount, I doubt I'll use this regularly. Regular duct tape isn't as good; it doesn't tear off the roll as easily, and is a sticky mess if you try to remove it after a period of time. However, regular duct tape is much more inexpensive by comparison, so I'll keep using it for those 'bulk' jobs,a and keep this UGlu tape handy for those 'specialty' applications. Used sparingly, it's worthwhile. But it's just far too expensive to be a duct tape replacement. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A LOT of good clay. This is my first time using anything but sculpey. This stuff is really awesome. There was enough to make this life size bust plus a lot of extra left over. If you keep it covered in the plastic in came in, it should stay wet through the night or however long you happen to leave it. I do not plan on letting it air dry so I won't comment on that but I will say that the little bit I left out over night was extremely brittle and turned to dust when I pinched it between my fingers. I wouldn't recommend letting it air dry. The package shipped earlier than estimated by almost a week. It is very heavy clay so I suggest making a support system with pipe and a wood base to form the clay around. A quick tip: taking water on your fingers is a great way the smooth the clay down. Overall, this stuff is awesome for an amazing price.
Update: I've actually decided to let it air dry since it isn't my best work and it cracked quite a bit. Nothing a little patching up couldn't fix and now it is good as new. It dried very solid and even. I did paint over the wet clay with velvet under glaze before leaving it to dry and that seemed to help alot. I would just say that this is really good and cheap to mess around with. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Update. They arrived quickly, but completely worthless. The material on the back of the product, the part that lies against the underwear, is so slippery that they are impossible to keep in place. I paid extra for these thinking that they were going to be a better quality then previous ones I've purchased, but these are terrible. The only plus is having another bag to use. The reusable pads are not usable. A waste of 21 dollars. Very disappointed.
Update: I tried these again, and I was surprised at how much I actually liked them. The width of these are so perfect, less bulky compared to others I've tried, and although the material on the outside is slippery, the double snaps help to keep it in place very well. I would probably use these only on lighter days, but they are so comfortable it's like having nothing on. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awfully Expensive for What it Does. I read a number of articles about Sugru, many from Make magazine, so finally decided to try this stuff out. It's seems very expensive for what it does. Plus, it was somewhat difficult to work with compared to other clay-type of media. It was dryer than what I was expecting even though it was well within it's expiration date. It stuck to the packaging pretty badly so I had to scrape it out with my fingers, but then it was stuck to my fingers and somewhat difficult to mold.
Once molded and cured, it forms a pretty bond with what it's attached to - I had used some to form a seal on an aluminum container.
It's interesting stuff but I doubt I'd order more unless the cost is greatly reduced. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent SoyWax Candle Kit. I love candles and have always thought about making my own. The only reason I haven't is it seems difficult and I was worried I wouldn't have the patience. So when I was offered this SoyWax Candle Making Kit for a great deal to try and share my honest opinion about it, I decided to give it a try. While I patiently waited for it's delivery, I read some of the other reviews and they all said that this kit is perfect for first timers (like me) and that the soywax is the best to make candles with. So it arrived and I waited till the kids had a day off from school, put the younger kids down for a nap, and we got started. Lined our work space with newspaper, melted the wax in it's container, and poured the scent in. Then we poured the wax into each jar and allowed it to cool. Ummm, can I say fantastic! I already plan on making more candles for my boys teachers for an end of the school year/thanks for watching my kids for the last 8+ months! I definitely recommend this Candle Kit from Burning Wick Candles! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for packaging bath bombs. Not really good for the mold for bath bomb making in my opinion (as opposed to the metal ones) If you don't hold the plastic light enough the bombs get dents in them. Great for packaging though. Not a perfect 5 stars because they aren't perfect for molding the bombs. Good price for packaging though.
Also I was able to use these in conjunction with my metal set. Once the bath bombs set in my metal bomb molds - I transferred the bath bomb to these to keep the shape instead of laying them on a cookie sheet and having a flat side while drying.
Definitely a great tool and product for making your bath bombs. I'm still pretty new at this but am glad I have these for the process. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Horrible Smell. I never write reviews, but thought this was worth saving someone else the headache and stress (when you need your beeswax right away) to order this. I wanted organic beeswax because I didn't want anything added and I wanted it to smell like true beeswax. I have ordered from other companies in the past and I know what beeswax is supposed to smell like--pleasant. This is anything but. The package itself smelled like cigarette smoke, and I figured it was shipped from a facility where they allow smoking. Well, to my disgust, I opened the bag to find out that it was actually the beeswax causing the stench on the bag. So gross. I don't know how they are getting away with calling this organic because this is clearly not free of added chemicals. Something's wrong here. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great kit with everything you need to start! omplete materials, great glass, no iron stand, but otherwise great. Great starting kit! I was pleased to see the assortment of glass I got, and the foil wrap, flux, iron, solder, and other accessories look good. I haven't used them for a project as yet, but I am ready to go!
No solder iron stand, but I still think it's a good price for good product.
A few notes; though package looked disheveled upon arrival, the ten panes of glass were well-packed and crack free.
A description of the colored tiles are below; also see pictures.
Description key;
RT: raised, bumpy texture
ST: slight texture, like a smooth stone
CS: clean, smooth feel; like window glass.
Face: a single side of the glass tile.
Transparent:
* 2-purple, CS, uniform color
* 1-dark green, CS, striations, swirled color
* 1-clear/colorless, RT face
* 1-cornflower blue, RT face, uniform color
* 1-semi-transparent tile; blue, gray, and white striations; RT face
Opaque:
* 1-sapphire-blue and white striped, ST face
* 1- green and white striped, ST face
* 1- orange and red swirl, CS
* 1- violet, blue, gray, mauve swirl, CS | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love this adhesive. I bought this because I needed to machine embroider some linen and it's advised to use this type of temporary adhesive when hooping. I have used quilting temporary adhesive. Not a good idea and I see the difference in both. Quilting adhesive does not wash out. This does and I've not had an instant where it gummed up my needle. Embroidery goes smoothly, like it should. It sticks to stabilizer well and it did not shift on me. Hooping went very well also. I'm planning on using it with all my machine embroidery. I just like it because I don't have to worry when hooping fabric and stabilize and fabric shifting in the hoop. You can only tighten those hoop screws so much. To me, this 505 adhesive takes care of the worry. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Punch Away! You've got this. <div id="video-block-R3R2GMDNGN2R9D" 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/A18wgEPVJ5S.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/9102On7lKQS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> How handy is this! I just finished adding additional holes to all my belts (on a diet -- fun, right?) and using this hole puncher is the way to do it. I had done one belt before with a handheld punch, and it's just not worth doing it that way.
This hole puncher is almost as easy to use as a pair of scissors. You just spin the round part so that the size of punch that you want is opposite the strike plate. The biggest size that this puncher does is 4mm, and the size decreases by 1/2mm per punch. Unfortunately, the sizes are not marked on the punches. I am going to mark 4mm with a black sharpie on the one orange side and 1/2mm on the other. That way if I'm doing a project that requires a particular size, I'll remember what the biggest size is and to count down from that by 1/2mm increments.
My husband helped me make a quick video with one of my old belts so you can see how adding an extra hole to a belt works with this puncher. Pay attention -- it's a pretty quick process! You can tell from the video that you do of course have to put some pressure on the punch to make it go through the leather. What I do is get the process started and then use both hands to close the deal. Works great for weaker sisters like me.
The puncher comes with a teeny tiny screwdriver and an extra strike plate. The screwdriver is needed to replace the strike place when the time comes.
Other than not having the sizes of the punches marked on the tool, I don't have any complaints about this tool. I have gone through my "dusty" pile of Pinterest DIY jewelry projects and am looking forward to hitting some secondhand stores in search of leather scraps. It's project time!
I purchased this item using a discount that was provided to me in exchange for writing this honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Angelina Fibers. These fibers add amazing interest and dimension to projects. I used them most recently to create laminated bookmarks with pressed flowers and the fibers running through. I simply separated the fibers a bit and spread them out on the laminate film, added the flowers, laminated and cut into bookmark sizes, running a gold pen around the perimeter. The sparkle and sheen they added to the project is beautiful and fascinating. The fibers turn interesting colors when heated; the original starting color may change and glint into other colors in different lights. I also added just a very small amount of the fibers to some pressed flower artworks I have done prior to framing; just several strands, unheated, to add just a bit of interest to the pictures. Very effective--the pictures just sparkle and glow in a subtle way. Now you might think adding this type of sparkle to projects could make them garish but not so. Using the strands sparingly actually has a very cool effect; tasteful, in a pretty, appealing way. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Rough, but Useable. Well, first off, let me say I'm not entirely displeased with the order, but I am definitely not over the moon about the feathers. They are definitely not the feathers in the photo and after reading the other reviews I think it is sort of a luck of the draw sort of thing. There were feathers resembling those in the photo, but the striped feathers I received were very thin and must be paired with some of the more full feathers in order to be usable. I also received what look like tail feathers which would be a great bonus if they didn't look as rough as they do. Most can be trimmed and used but there were several I just had to throw away. This is probably not a product I would buy again; it's just not worth it for the money. If the feathers I received would have been in better shape or even if they resembled the photo in the listing a little more I would reconsider. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful do-it-yourself wedding bouquet. Bought this for a do-it-yourself wedding bouquet, and it was perfect! Cutting the roses for it about 3.5 inches long, it took nearly 4 dozen to make a lovely, full bouquet, but they were pretty tightly closed. 18 large, open roses would do the trick, or about 2 dozen tighter roses cut to 2-2.5 inches. My bouquet was quite large in the end, about 12 inches in diameter.. Followed instructions and soaked first, then used a vase of water to support the holder while we placed the flowers in the foam. I couldn't believe how easy it was, and everyone complimented me on my gorgeous bouquet! The holder is very pretty, too. This package comes with 4 holders, so it can also make bouquets for the whole bridal party. The only thing of note was how heavy the bouquet got, possibly because I had 4 dozen roses in it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great metal stamp - from a beginner. I'm brand new to metal stamping and these stamps were super easy to use. I made personalized necklaces for our daughter's volleyball team using aluminum 1" Round w/hole blanks and 5/8" Rectangle Tags. It took me a few blanks to get the hang of where to place the stamps and how hard / soft to hit them with the hammer, but I got the hang of it. I originally tried to use these on zinc metal washers from Lowes, and just couldn't hit it hard enough to make an impression, so that was a learning point - needed softer metal. This stamp is also not as "deep" as the letters I have and I did have to give it a more solid whack. I used a black sharpie pen to darken the impressions and wiped the excess away with alcohol on a cotton pad. Would recommend and buy again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
the ripples are so bad, the sheet is not usable. Bought this because I mainly use Sculpey for sculpting smaller models. When I got the unit, it was missing one of the rubber pads used to pad the unit so I had to get small rubber pad as a substitute.
The clay machine did help me to quickly mash up the Sculpey blocks into slabs but as I reduce the thickness pass setting 4, it starts creating ripples on the clay sheets. The winding motion is also getting more jerky which is probably the reason why the ripples are appearing. When I get to setting one, the ripples are so bad, the sheet is not usable.
After using it for about week, I notice little plastic splinters embedded in the clay which I discover when it pricked my fingers. Just 2 weeks back, a piece of plastic strip about 1 cm long came off and embed itself into the clay. And at the same time the winding motion becomes more jerky even at settings 5. I think the plastic is part of a strip used to scrape the clay off the drum. Even now bits of plastic will break off.
I have since changed to the clay machine from Nicole and relegate this unit for initial rolling Sculpey blocks into think sheets | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great little gadget. This device saves time and sanity! I have many yards of bias tape to roll and this has been my salvation. Supposedly it winds at the same rate as the bias tape maker. That might be true if you are coordinated enough to start them simultaneously...I haven't achieved that status as yet. The winder saves enough time to make it well worth the purchase. It does have limitations as to how much material it comfortably holds on the roll but even that is minor and something I can deal with. All and all I am very pleased with this device! I would recommend purchasing the extra Winding Buddy rolls if you have a lot of fabric to roll. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Simplicity-The-Winder-Machine/dp/B0037SRSB6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Simplicity The Winder Machine</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Using for shipping out orders, gift bags. This tissue paper package wasn't bad. It got here fast, as it's prime, and I promptly opened it. My aunt runs an online Etsy business, so she's always using tissue paper to pack up her products and make them look nice. It's also pretty useful to have around for gifts as well, but I mainly got this for business use.
The paper is okay - it's about the same thickness I expect from other retailers, though the packaging is a little weird - makes sense since it's shipped in the mail and wouldn't be shipped flat with the size I got. There are creases through the middle half.
The colour variety isn't bad - I got a range of colours like displayed in the product photo. It works well for what I got it for - I helped package up some orders yesterday with it, and it wraps items well. It's nice to have a variety of colours to customize each customer's order, so this is good in that respect. I'm not sure if it's something I'd order again, but if you're in need of tissue paper for simple things, it's not a bad purchase.
I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great. I avoided this because of the initial price, and the fact that it looks HUGE. I found that I was buying a lot of one of the little scotch dot roller things and was appalled at how much waste was happening with those refills having to do with the plastic. Yeah it was simple to pop open the casing where it says "push" take out the used up one and pop in a new one in 3 seconds...
I took a closer look at this ATG gun, how long the rolls were, how long they would last me, and the amount of waste produced. In my point of view there isn't much waste, the ATG gun holds up pretty well (I drop things a lot), it's easy to use, easy to refill...but my favorite part is that if I get adhesive on something that I don't want it on, as long as it's not stuck between something, I can just roll it off with my fingers. Win. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not a bad product. This is not bad. The question is, is it better than a conventional glue brush? I would say no. To me, it does not spread as well as a good quality (e.g., Moser) brush. Using Titebond III, the glue in the center of the brush stays wet for many hours in this brush. So if you do many glue-ups in a day, you will need several of these.
I buy conventional glue brushes by the gross and throw them away once used. The reason I do that rather than clean them up, is that even if it only takes a minute or two to clean up the brush, it is not worth it in terms of my time. The conventional glue brush is SO cheap.
These brushes clean up nicely once they are completely dry but they do take a minute or two to clean. If you're a hobbyist who only does an occasional glue-up, and you like the re-usability aspect, this is probably fine for you. If you are a pro or semi-pro, and you're in it to make some profit, this is a pass. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best Lefty Scissors for Cutting, Crafting and Sewing. <div id="video-block-R2R1H7Q41SOQWT" 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/C1gfwTFxq8S.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91%2B5CGhvzsS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I am very pleased with these leftie scissors! As a teacher, I have plenty of tasks that require cutting and crafting, and my work always suffers because, as a leftie, I am either using right handed scissors with my left hand or attempting to cut with my right hand. Using the wrong scissors leaves edges rough and frayed, and cutting with my non-dominant hand is just plain disastrous. These scissors are a great solution.
When I hear the phrase "lefty scissors," immediately I think of the one pair of scissors in the scissors box in elementary school that had the word "lefty" printed across it. They were inevitably loose, cheap, and dull. As an adult, I never really looked into purchasing a nicer pair of leftie scissors for myself until I had the opportunity to purchase this pair at a discount for an honest review. I am so thrilled that I did! I am so inspired by the quality of these scissors that I went ahead and created a video to go along with them - I would recommend them to any southpaw like myself! My primary interest in using these scissors is for my classroom work, such as cutting cardstock, paper, and fabrics. These scissors are perfect for this sort of work, with sharp, Italian crafted, stainless steel blades that create clean lines on a wide variety of materials. They have a very ergonomic fit in the hand with well-shaped finger holds for an adult hand. I am so pleased with this product! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wonderful Wheel. I was hesitant to buy a wheel because of the expense. I have always used a drop spindle and recently a kick spindle. After reading an article that said how easy this wheel was to set up and use, I purchased it. It arrived very well packed and was easily put together. I started spinning right away. It took only a short while to get the hang of it. It is different from spindle spinning and so much quicker. My first few attempts were quite slubby but I eventually got the hang of it. I use the easily adjustable tension spring and am able to create very fine threads for three plys as well as large chunky single yarns. It is light weight and isn't difficult to move from room to room or out onto the porch in good weather. It isn't a portable model but I can see that it would easily fit in a back seat to take with you anywhere. The only problem I have is that it is so easy and quick that I keep running out of fiber. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Heavy-duty, but a bit tricky . I purchased this to use for my greeting cards, and for the most part, it works well. It IS tricky, though, especially on the 1/2" side. If the paper or card stock isn't lined up EXACTLY right in the plastic guide, you'll get a " nick" on one side. It took me awhile to figure out how to get it set correctly, and I still get it a bit "off" once in awhile.
But it's heavy duty, and it looks like it could punch through anything. It breezes through heavy card stock like a hot knife through butter. Everything looks sturdy, even the plastic guides that flip out to hold the paper.
Reasonably happy with this despite the challenges. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Looks nothing like the picture. Looks nothing like the picture. The gold areas are yellow instead of gold and does not shine or look gold like in the picture. The colors on the rest of the face and head are much lighter than pictured. It's not dark color skin and hair with gold contrast as shown in the picture. The actual item received was a much lighter colored face skin and hair with yellow instead of gold. So no gold, and no contrast of colors because of the lighter colors than shown on skin and hair. Overall effect is that it's nothing like the picture and isn't worth anything at all. It's so ugly I never used it, it's going in the recycle bin. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Almost a 5. Love, love, love this trimmer...I've purchased multiple trimmers, and I think I've found a home in this one. Mind you, I'm a constant crafter, and I need a trimmer to do the job well. First bonus: love that the trimmer holds the blades, and there are several to choose from....plus, you can swap the cartridges quickly without even touching a blade. This is also the first trimmer that has kept the grid on with all of the use I put it through. The extension ruler is a big help, and you can cut beyond 12 inches for other crafting needs. I'm big on saving paper, I'll cut the middle out of the paper that will be covered up anyway, and the guides on the actual cartridge allow me see exactly where my cuts need to be. I've been using the trimmer for awhile, and after several months I'm just now having to replace the straight blade. The only downfall with this trimmer is the lack of measurements around the 6 1/2" mark, so it's not the end of the world.
Definitely a trimmer worth investing in. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Unbelievable. I played with this stuff today. I bought it to repair an old wool coat which had some moth damage but before I tried it out on the coat, I played around with it with some old socks. I used it in many ways, mixing it up with "fluff", creating patches and fusing two pieces of fabric together. After working with some old socks, I was pretty amazed at how the stuff worked. I then tackled the coat. I took some of the hem material and used a magnifying glass to pull apart threads and create fill. i worked at each spot, teasing it little by little. I pulled and teased and sometimes started over but I have to say this stuff is really good. I was able to fill up these holes with the powder and fluff. The holes have vanished and if you didn't know where to look, you would think the coat is pristine. I had to get out my magnifying glass to see what I was doing. There are lots of videos on youtube on how to use it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome cutting power. These look like most other scissors you see now-a-days, Nifty rubber coated handle etc. But I'm here to tell you they are not like other scissors. They cut beautifully! The anti-stick coating is a great idea. As to them being plated with Titanium, I'll have to use them quite a lot to see how they wear so can't really comment on that. Found nothing wrong these so far.
Edit: Months after initial review, these are holding up great. The coating does not seem to be wearing off. I use them to cut everything that I need to cut with scissors.
If you don't find this review helpful, please ask questions and I will answer what I am able! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not for slits. Might work for tears. We have a chair from IKEA that I accidentally slit with a box cutter breaking down boxes, a nice clean cut. I bought this to repair the slit. It IS latex based, so for people with allergies beware if you're placing this on anything that might touch skin. That being said, while this did "mend" the cut, it didn't make it disappear as I was naively expecting. I've seen other repair kits that almost work like nail polish to fill in gaps. Had I had any nail polish in the color of the chair I think that would have been the best route.
If it were a tear I think this might have worked better, but the slit is more visible because this stuff dries white. Furthermore, because of the type of leather that the chair is, this adhesive bonded to the backing created a dimpled, solid patch where the slit is, so it's more visible than the slit was initially. It doesn't bend like leather anymore either in that spot. Now it feels like a hard patch. Overall I'm not impressed, but then again I did slip and stab a leather chair with a box cutter. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for making molds. I bought this product to replicate some christmas ornaments I bought in the store. The ornaments were in great condition and I wanted to make more of them. I tried another product but that turned out to be a wet mold and wouldn't set up with the plaster. I remember hearing of liquid latex on of all shows "CSI" and "Dirty Jobs". I decided to make a two part mold with the first part being the latex and the second one being a plaster of paris support.
After creating the two-part of mold, I can say that I have had some success and some failures. All of the failures have been my own fault and comes from not knowing what to do. I have to redo some molds but that's not going to be a problem.
I got the half gallon this time, but next time I'm going to get the gallon size. This stuff is great. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Ok for certain projects - not all. I'm an artist, so I was very interested in this product. I wanted to use it to repair a life size resin pet statue. It comes in white pellets that you pour into hot water and then leave it for 2 minutes. It turns into a clear lump that is moldable. You have to work VERY quickly as it will start to get too hard to mold or blend into the other sections of your work. The transparent nature of it also makes it hard to see what you are doing. The problem that I had - being used to working with Sculpey and other materials - was that I could not make the seams less noticeable, as it does not blend like clay, but leaves a clear line where the repair was added. Sanding it did not help, as it just smeared the edge up a bit, but it still stuck out at the edge.
I think that I will have to go back and add some Bondo. I have used Sculpey, which works well, but does not always hold up during wear and tear of outdoor decor. To use the Sculpey, you either mold it into the missing piece hole, or you can cover the resin item in foil and put the item with the new section into the oven. (Of course the item must be small enough to fit in the oven!)
I would recommend this material with reservations. If you want to make an item with only this material, it may work fine. Sanding it does create problems as you may end up with little rough areas where the sander has melted the area. I also used a knife to try and whittle areas down, but apparently one area was not cured long enough, as the section pulled off with the cut. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works very well, instructions could use a bit more beef. I used the engraver on a few cameras which I loan out to clients for table cameras. Reading through the instructions I was surprised to find no mention of what setting to start with for different surfaces. Something like plastics, setting 1, metal, setting 2, etc. It just said use the lowest setting speed which works on the surface.
The lowest setting worked fine for the heavy plastic. I did find the shape of the device a bit awkward to free hand for small engraving and I have big hands. You'd want something with a better design for detailed engraving. But for putting your name/driver's license number or whatever on something, this is great. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Peacock feathers for crafting, not long ones for decorating. These are wonderful for crafting and a good price! Beware that if you are looking for long feathers for decorating, these are NOT what you want. I have seen a lot of reviews where people are unhappy with the length because they aren't long. These clearly stated that they are 10 inches. If you want the long ones, then you want the 22-ish inch ones. But if you're looking to craft, these are wonderful. There are ones with large eyes and ones with small eyes. I would like to have large eyes, of course. But what I did in using them was to stagger a smaller eye between two larger eyes, and it looks nice. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
great idea for food service applications too. I actually got a similar item at a food service trade show and they work wonderful for aerosol cans of pan release, which is what I bought these for. It holds up even a full can with no problem and is more comfortable to hold and spray for long periods. I place the front tab under the lip on the can first and then it snaps right into place. We only take it off when the can is empty so I cannot speak of the ease of removal as we almost always end up snapping the sprayer off anyway. Gives a better grip than a plastic glove on a can any day of the week! Would easily work for aerosol adhesives, hair sprays, the sky is the limit for this puppy! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
They protect your hands but run small. The reason I only gave two stars is not because I don't like your gloves but they are too tight. they do the job they are supposed to do. I don't have big hands a large is usually fine but these were tight and they naturally get dirty when you're holding something and you're cutting it with a potato parer. I hand washed the gloves in cold waterwith a little mild detergent and then I stretch them out on a towel and put another towel over it and patted it semi dry. I'm not sure if I made a mistake stretching it a little bit but I had the worst timethe glove back on my hand. I couldn't even put my fingers all the way in it and they are very thin.
If your hands are not very large and you're pretty comfortable wearing a man's large then by all means buy the large/extra large. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not just for the kids anymore. This is a fantastic kit for anyone just starting out in Polymer Clay. I had a small problem with the mat that was included but through communication with the seller we found a resolution and now all is great and as described! Fast shipping and great communication with the seller who showed willingness and incentive to correct and resolve the one minor issue. Would recommend this kit to anyone who has an interest in polymer clay crafts! I'm still amazed at the amount of products included inside the studio kit making it a truly great value! Literally everything one might need to get started in this wonderful hobby with infinite possibilities! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
13 Years Later....still looking FABULOUS. These molds make wonderful stones. My husband made enough stones to cover the whole outside of our 1400 square ft. lake house. He made them, and I applied them all. We did this in 2005... and 13 years later, the stones on the house look as beautiful as ever - AND we are STILL using those same molds for lots of other projects. These molds may seem expensive, but when the whole cost of the house project (including the molds) was $512.00, we were amazed. It would have cost even less, if we had used mortar for applying to surface (we used Z-ment, which sets up faster).
***Note: We purchased our molds from this same seller- on E-bay | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very disappointed. If you're looking for something that looks like a 3 year old made it during arts and crafts then this is the right purchase for you. If you were expecting the letters to all be the same size, color, and thickness then do not buy this. The wood is cheap and brittle and it is poorly put together. I understand the appeal of handmade crafts like this but the quality needs to be better than this. It broke before my wife ever even took it into work to put on her desk. We threw it away.
I'd rather spend $5 more on a real scrabble set and make this myself. I have never been this disappointed with a purchase from Amazon. I will not be purchasing from this seller again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great, but be prepared to use it all at once. As the previous reviewers stated, once that button is pressed, there's little chance that it will stop spraying. I even tried turning it upside down, to no avail. However, as long as you have your work area set up and are ready to apply a continuous stream of glitter, the results are great. One thing I wish I had done, though, was first apply a coat or two of regular paint that's close to the color of glitter. I put on grey primer on the bike I was working on and it took a few cans of the glitter to get it all covered up. If it were already pink to begin with, I'm sure it wouldn't have been noticeable. It did mention this on the can, so I really have nobody but myself to blame. Lastly, make sure you completely cover any areas in the space you are working in that you do not want to be glittered. That stuff had a way of getting everywhere. Other than that, it's great stuff and really adds that special touch. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good Cutter -- Great when you use a few tips. This tool works well. I lik ethe way the wheel freely spins, and the measurements are extremely helpful when your circle must be a certain diameter. The blades become dull faster than you would think. I've used it to cut 20# gloss cardstock and after about 20 sheets the blade became too dull (noticeable: flat instead of pointed as in the beginning) to cut a clean circle without a great deal of downward force. Fortunately, the are not expensive, but you should buy several when you buy the cutter. I'm glad it comes with 3 and hope I won't need to go back to the store to finish my project.
In the future, I will print trim marks on the paper to line up with the lines on the cutter. This would have saved me at least 2 hours. on this project.
As for the comments about cutting a photo or pre-printed sheet -- it definitely works. The hash marks will work if cutting from a square, but if you don't have them marked, all you have to to is choose a spot on the inner circle (for my 6" circles I use the 6 printed on the cutter) and spin it around your entire image to ensure that your cut line includes all important parts of the image. This is very easy to do with this cutter.
It is true that cutting from paper smaller than 8" square would be very difficult if not impossible: The paper needs to extend to (or beyond) the outer edge of the cutter. For smaller jobs I recommend a punch or the Fiskars 93807097 Circle Cutter: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006HUJ0S/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0006HUJ0S&linkCode=as2&tag=thinggs-20&linkId=DXXMNF2XLKDACYSA
A few more tips: Use as much downward force as you comfortably can to keep the paper and cutter in place. Also, don't stop mid circle or change the amount of force applied as you move around the paper. If you don't cut deep enough in a certain spot it will be almost impossible to line i up perfectly to go over it again; you'll need to use a razor or scissors.
I recommend starting from the bottom of the circle (if it's pre-printed). That way if you're using a dull blade and there's a tail at the end, it won't be as noticeable. Better yet, plan on 1 blade per 15-20 sheets (for cardstock, blades will probably last longer for thinner paper) and you should be fine. I'm keeping a razor nearby to clean up any minor problems, and printed extras to allow for bad cuts.
BTW I purchased this locally; the current Amazon sale price is lower than my craft store's regular price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I felt it was geared towards a very basic audience. I discovered Minisa's Pyrography on YouTube, when I was looking for other artists who also used the Walnut Hollow wood burner. Her channel only had two videos - but they were amazing - but using the same $22 wood burner... the first video was a speed burning (video sped up) showing her wood burn a portrait and what surprised me was she did the entire thing with the shading point.
When I heard about her DVD, I thought it would be like her YouTube instructional video... ie.. she would detail how to do skin shading, human hair, matted hair, fur, etc. This disconnect is why I gave this 4 stars instead of 5.... maybe it was my fault, expect it to have more technique detail.
She's a great artist, and I used the techniques from her Youtube channel to do the fur and hair on the wolf portrait I did (and attached to this review.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is an amazing set with a wide array of tools. I am pleased to own it. I was approached by the seller and asked to give an honest, unbiased review of this product for a very substantial discount. I am so very glad I agreed to do so! While this set is not quite perfect (the piece I would call a pallette knife was not quite centered when it was cut), the overall set is amazing. It includes all of the items in their photo and I will be attempting to attach the photos I took last night. There is everything here necessary to do heavy-duty carving on clay or ceramics, from blades of various sizes and shapes to drills and saw blades to shapers and smoothers. I will be using the more delicate tools with the Sculpey and Fimo clays I am currently using. Also, with Fall coming up, I am thinking about getting the kids I work with to try making faces out of apples and then watching as they dry and wrinkle. I hope they have the discretion to avoid comments about my wrinkles, but am prepared for when (not if) they do. Also, of course, this set will be perfect for pumpkin carving at Halloween. I may stop at the fruit stand on the way home from work Monday and see what I can do with a watermelon.... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
You might get a rectangular box, or a square one. I have ordered these boxes 3 times. The first time only one box (of the 12 I expected arrived). It appeared to be a perfect square, about 3 inches on each side (amazon refunded the order as they agreed 12 should have arrived). I tried again with the same seller and this time 12 rectangular boxes arrived. One side about 3 inches, the other about 2 inches. I prefer the rectangular boxes so I was pleased. I decided to order a few extra, so made one last purchase from the same seller, this time I received 12 boxes, but the perfect square ones, like I had first received. The boxes themselves are sturdy and the lid fits snuggly (hence the 4 stars). I would have given it 5 stars if the product had been consistently the same. I think it should be separated into 2 separate products, one rectangular and one square, to give the buyer a choice. So if you're buying it, don't get your hopes set on one shape! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worked Great First Time Out. Wanted to cut some wine bottles to use to make candles. Had to decide between this and the much better packaged and marketed Kinkajou product. Watched a few You Tube videos and decided that this seemed just as good (plus it was half the price and shipped overnight via Amazon Prime) so I gave it a try. So far, used three times and all three bottles came out perfect - very little post cut sanding even needed. It took maybe a minute of heating with the candle and a single ice cub rub for each and they came apart clean. Highly recommend you check You Tube for the how too video posted by EphremsBottleWorks, which demonstrates the technique. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
very cute and are great quality. Recently my brother has had great success as a wood artist. He takes pieces of wood like this and uses a machine to engrave designs and pictures on them. I bought these for him to make some Christmas decorations for me and I cannot wait to see the finished product!
As for the raw material, I think that these are excellent. They are on the small size (but are as described) and so they need to be used for smaller crafts like Christmas ornaments or decorative coasters for candles and the like. The bark around the edges is beautiful and the pattern of the grain is very pretty. Someone else mentioned an unpleasant smell, but I actually like the scent.
As for my brothers thoughts on them (coming from the perspective of the person who is actually working with them) he likes that they are evenly cut and dried well which should prevent shrinkage.
Overall, we both really like these and at $8.99 (price at time of review) we would happily reorder them if we were looking to do another project involving wood circles.
Full disclosure: I have received this product at a reduced price in exchange for an HONEST review. I take reviewing seriously (as I rely on reviews myself when purchasing products) and will only give 100% truthful feedback. I NEVER receive product in exchange for giving a favorable review. Dont believe me? Check out my other reviews. A free product does not equal a 5 star review with me.
Click on my profile for a little Q&A about being a reviewer which may answer some of your questions and concerns. Thank you! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Utterly satisfied. I've only used the 1 (height: 5.9 in diameter: 1.6 in) so far, but I am extremely happy with it. It was exactly the size I wanted and couldn't find anywhere else. I didn't really want the whole set, but since it wasn't sold individually like the others, I had no choice. Other than that, I'm very pleased. It's easy to set up, and easy to clean.
I pour at a very low temperature, so any drips or overflows start to cool and harden immediately and are super simple to clean up. I don't care about shininess, or texture, so the fact that they turn out a bit porous is okay with me.
If you're having a hard time getting the candle out of the mold after cooling down try this trick I learned from my grandma - pop the mold in the fridge or freezer for 30 mins to an hour. That candle will slide right out after. :)
My only issue now is buying more wick and wax so I can keep crafting!
Pic shows my candles made so far (right to left = first to fourth). I wasn't sure how much wax it would take to make one, and didn't quite melt enough on the first round. Once I got that down, all went smoothly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
so versatile so pretty. What a treat to actually receive something that is better in person! This tape is just so pretty and colorful I love using it. I have used this to brighten up my washer and dryer as they are the first things one sees as they enter the house thru the mud room. I used two different designs one for the washer one for the dryer, what a pop of color. I love these, I also place strips of them along envelops for a special touch. They do stay in place very well and are easy to remove. I have not noticed any residue left behind and they don't peel anything off of the washer/dryer and don't discolor it at all. I simply peel it off and put a different design on when the urge strikes | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
READ and RE-READ the instructions, have a heat gun, and you will be pleased with the results. I bought this in a local Lowes, because I didn't want to wait to finish my project. After my purchase, I jumped online to check out reviews, on other sites, and such. I was really worried at what I had read. It seems that most people are having issues with bubbles appearing. If you read the instructions, it suggests a blow torch to get the bubbles out. I used a heat gun, and my table looks amazing. I made a penny top table, and I could not be more pleased. The mixing was easy. Just set a timer, and continuously stir. I mixed less than needed as it was my first time using an epoxy glaze. I was able to mix another batch, and use it with no problem along with what was already poured. It was easy to manipulate over the pennies. I used this in my office, as its too cold in my garage for the proper curing temperature. I poured it on this morning at 9 am, and just checked it, now 12 hours later, and it looks like glass! Just follow the directions, with everything, mixing and room temp, and you will be set! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Do not fall for the rating, this is a rickety waste of money. It is very frustrating to buy something that has an average ranking of 4-stars only to find out it is a cheap piece of garbage people are giving those ratings to simply because "well for the price you won't find better." 1. That's no excuse for it being rickety and unreliable. 2. Regardless of the name of this item, you will find a dozen "different" versions on Amazon that are all literally the same exact Chinese piece of poorly-made trash under different listings. Of course you won't find better at this price, you will only find the same item over and over. If you don't want to buy a more professional-grade one, you are far better off getting this one: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004B44PYI Yes, it is twice the price, but if you want something that works properly, just wait a little longer and buy that one. That's the one I've replaced this with and it works like a dream.
The grinding noise it makes while winding is incredibly loud and distracting. It feels stiff to turn the handle instead of smooth, so the winding is jerky and the speed is uneven no matter how hard you try to keep it that way.
The largest problem and the dealbreaker here is the arm, though. It does *not* lock in when you lift it up. If you try to use it without also holding up the yarn by hand at a picky angle, the shaking of the unstable machine (because that tiny metal L on the bottom does not securely brace it and it slides around) will cause it to vibrate loose and fall over. When it falls over, the yarn winds into the gears of the base. This is *supremely* shoddy work on the manufacturer's end.
Seriously, please do not waste your money on any of these yarn ballers that are under $30! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Rough as a cob on the inside. I'm giving this tool two stars only because it was so inexpensive. I should have heeded the low ratings others have posted for this tool, but I figured at the price it was worth a shot. The inside curved surface on this gouge looks like it was ground with a chunk of concrete. I spent hours grinding and polishing the inside surface with my Dremel rotary tool, and honing the back side with diamond stones. Now it's pretty sharp, but doesn't work for what I needed it for. However but that's more a function of the shape than of the quality of the blade. Ditto for the spoon gouge chisel from Faithful that I bought at the same time (separate posting). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Left pink specks I am sure that these powders should just be used to throw around and have fun and not use in cosmetics. These came in clear plastic sealed bags. They were vibrant colors. I used the purple in some bath bombs. There wasn't much of a color. Perhaps I could have used more.
Also used a bit of Red in some test soap. When I used the Soap and left it. I noticed that the red color bleeds in the soap dish. I mixed the powder with cold water thoroughly and then added it to the soap.
I have attached a picture of how the soap looked when I added purple to some test soap. Left pink specks
I am sure that these powders should just be used to throw around and have fun and not use in cosmetics. It is best to stick to mica for cosmetics. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Actually a Harbor Freight tool. The engraver I received is as-shown, but it turns out this product is made in Taiwan by "Chicago Electric Power Tools" for Harbor Freight... the infamous retailer of cheap, low-end tools that advertises in magazines, newspapers, etc. When I saw that, my expectations dropped quite a bit, but the engraver works OK for smaller jobs, especially on softer materials like plastic. I bought it to engrave my middle schooler's name onto his calculator and other easily-lost belongings, and it's doing that job OK. Operating on just two AAA batteries, it doesn't have much power, but the light weight and lack of a cord help you maintain control. Still, the tip will drift around a bit if you try to draw letters without a template, no matter how careful you are. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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