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Rainbow of memories. I always have a moleskine in my purse at all times. I need it in case I want to write down something funny I overhear, get a stamp from a national park, stick some wine label I enjoyed, get an autograph from an emerging starlet or if I'm inspired to write a haiku. With this set, I not only have a stock to last me a couple years, but I also have different colors to be attached to. When I look back and want to find a memory, it will be easier for me to think, 'oh yeah it's in the purple one' instead of having to sort through all of the black ones. Also, the collective price is FANTASTIC! Divided between the six books that you get, it's only slightly more than just getting six black ones. Why not have fun rainbow colors? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Absolutely my favorite scissors. These are my go-to scissors for fabric, quilting, and even trimming my hair. The teensy serrations grab just enough to make cutting slinky things (like satin--or hair!) easy. And they are absolutely sharp to the tip, and they stay that way. This is actually my second pair of this size since my neighbor's puppy chewed a bit of the soft rubber handle of my first pair. (Lesson learned: keep these off the floor!) I love the oversized handles. My hands slip in and out easily, and I can cut without fatigue. I've tried other "outside of the box" scissor designs and haven't liked any of them. These Karen Kay Buckley scissors do not disappoint. I also bought two pairs of her little green-handled scissors for my hand-sewing (and for cutting my bangs!). The little ones have oversized handles too. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I ordered this for use at an event. The . I ordered this for use at an event. The time of the delivery was very close to when I would need it and i literally went to the post office to pick it up and go straight to the event so I did not have much time to inspect it before use. I opened the box and took the butterflies out and the first one fell off the wire. I thought maybe just the 1st one was defective but i soon later realized that none of the butterflies are secured with glue to the wire and they were all falling off the wire. This item is misrepresented and needs fails to mention that assembly and gluing before use is required. Other than that they look exactly as the picture and are beautiful | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This pack has a nice variety of colors. This pack has a nice variety of colors, but they're not too bright. The paper is not very heavy, but for the money, it's a good deal.
...later. Okay, I've had the chance to do a few projects. The biggest problem with this item is the limited number of colors. There is only one each of red, green, blue (unless you count the slate), yellow, orange. There is no purple, and no variation in the shades of each color. If you want to do a large number of simple projects, like maybe for a group of kids, this is probably okay for you--and it IS a good value. If you want to do more sophisticated or complex projects, I would probably find a pack that has more colors, at least two if not three shades of each. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
sturdy, well made but needs a pointed end for inserting in the dirt. This is called dollhouse fence but I wanted it for a fairy garden either by a tree trunk or in a flower pot. The fence is well made and sturdy but it is hard to get it to stay in place in the dirt because there is no point on the ends to stick into the ground. The ends are flat and hard to push into the ground. Mine fell over several times before I got it to stay put. My grandkids really wanted this fence to make a fairy garden at my tree trunk but I think this fence would work best in a flower pot with potting soil and it would have the rim of the pot to lean against. There are 10 pieces to this set and you can bend them into curves and angles if you want, which is nice. They are a natural wood so they could even be stained if you would choose to do so. If they had points on the one end I would definitely give this little fence 5 stars but because of the difficulty in getting into the dirt and getting it to stay I have to give it only 4 stars. I received the fence at a special price to use and give my honest opinion on it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is great lucky star paper. I haven't managed to get any of my stars to glow. Maybe that's just me. This is great lucky star paper. The stars are a lot more likely to "poof" up than when I use scraps from copy paper. The paper seems a little lackng in the color department but looks much better once formed into a star. The pattern is "I Love You" written in several different ways, and this is the only color on the paper, with the paper itself being a transparent sort of wax color.
Each color comes in individual wrapping, with instructions on how to make the stars in the wrapper. There are three different shades of pink. I can hardly tell the difference between them. Maybe that's just me.
Be warned this takes a while to ship as it is international shipping. I personally didn't know this at first and felt a little bad when I received it because I don't really feel I paid enough for the distance it traveled. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Would not recommend it for use on stone cutting boards or food . Not the product I was looking for. Its not 'wax' as used in professional stone polishing applications. Its more of a finishing sealer/protectant. Would not recommend it for use on stone cutting boards or food grade applications. Thought it would shine up some uba tuba but only put an acrylic/textured matte finish on the stone. Not what I was trying to do. I guess its semi waxy, smooth but sticky style finish would work for most general applications BUT with small, craftsmen pieces of stone that require a showroom, glossy shine with smooth glassy to the touch fishishes, your better off just wet polishing the material smooth and not using anything like this to add shine ect. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
CRAFT BOX! Not meant for Practical Use. Okay, this is a Craft Box! For those who don't craft, basically it's a box used for decoupage/decorative use. It is not meant to be super sturdy or to hold heavy things. It's main purpose is to be an item to be built upon, embellished, adorned, bedazzled, whathaveyou. One might be able to surmise by the cost of this product, that this may not be of superior quality. For those who have been disappointed in the lack of assumed value of this box, it may be because it was never intended to be put to every day use. That being said, this was perfect for the project I had at hand. I was making pop art knick knack boxes for my two besties (which they loved, btw) and these fit the bill wonderfully. It was already pre-sanded with a few rough spots here and there but nothing that I couldn't buff out in a few seconds. Yeah, the hinges weren't exactly anything to write home about, but again, this is Craft Box, NOT something meant for practical use. I thought it was great for the price and what I needed it for. For crafting, I definitely recommend. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wow this is fun! We were invited to a bday party and . Wow this is fun! We were invited to a bday party and woolaa.. We took this kit over there. I volunteered my husband for his artistic abilities to paint up the kids faces. He was busy for a couple of hours and the kids had a blast. He did a great job but I will say that he said once he got used to doing the faces, this kit is great. The colors are vibrant and color great. He did 8 kids faces and some colors were almsot used up. It was a blast and this is a great kit for sure! What a fun day! I did receive a discount and so glad I did and was able to try this out and provide feedback about this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Ignore any bad reviews. I could not be happier with my purchase! I am disabled and have very poor use of my hands; these scissors slide over my fingers smoothly and comfortably and cut anything from light paper to heavy, thick tape along the entire length of the scissor, from base to tip and anywhere in between with ease.
They can be used in either hand with the same ease and cutting ability and require almost no effort to accomplish whatever task you put them through.
I'm not familiar with the name of the company, but I am getting enough scissors to keep in every room of the house!
(My rating is spontaneous and is not given because of any trade for goods or services!) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beyond expectations. Our dark brown leather family room furniture was covered with scratches from the cats. One area was more white that brown. We have to stage our house to sell and this was a major eyesore. We are selling the furniture, so what's to lose? One tiny 1oz bottle covered the scratches on a sofa, 2 chairs and an ottoman! I hoped the furniture would look decent, but it is much improved! I did not have mix colors to match as the medium brown was perfect. The worst areas took more than one application as the dye just soaked right in. I will confess that I did not prep the furniture first with the enclosed cleaner; I just wasn't that concerned about this furniture. It still looks fantastic! I wish there was an option to include a picture. Thorough instructions including online videos. A+ product! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The clamp is not easy to use and does not have a flat interior . This swift will do the job, most of the time. My only real gripe with it is the clamp mechanism that holds it to the table. You kind of almost need three hands to get this thing attached firmly to whatever you're using it on. The clamp is not easy to use and does not have a flat interior surface, so it tends to wobble and loosen itself even on firm surfaces as it spins. Also, the top part of the clamp has teeth which will gouge any even slightly giving surface (like my wooden dining room table, for example) when you tighten it. It's ok for a beginner swift, but if you do a lot of yarn balling, you might consider finding something of better quality. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Product - strong holding power. I have an older leather rocker recliner (Lazboy) that has started ripping in a couple seams. Instead of waiting for a big hole in the center of my seat cushion, I searched for a solution. this is perfect. It is large enough to cover the entire length of the tear and sticks like it was part of the original leather. I have 3 dogs who love to jump in the chair and sleep, (thus creating the first tear, I'm sure) but these patches have not moved at all and have kept the tear from getting any larger. the color match is not perfect but close. I ordered some other patches for the arms of the chair. (I will be replacing the chair this winter) But for now its a Great product. A little more expensive than I would have liked to pay but worth it. I had previously tried sewing a seam on this chair - and could barely get the needle thru the leather. Tried various types of "leather glue" and none worked. Just made a mess. But the MastaPlasta Peel and Stick is so easy and sturdy. Thanks | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Please read for paper sizes. These are great punches, I have several sets but have noticed many people have trouble lining them up. It's quite simple, sadly MS didn't provide an instruction sheet like they used to so now many folks ruin a lot of paper for nothing.
Reviews are lumped into one page so each set varies on it's paper sizes. That's the size paper you need to use to get a proper punch. So far I've only seen two variations. One set has a 2" side punch and the other a 1 3/4" side punch.
For the smaller sets here are the proper measurements. I had to goto youtube to find it as my set didn't have the guide sheet these came with in 2012. I own the Cherish and Ribbon Loop set as well as a few larger sets that work on the 2" scale.
The sizes are as follows:
3 1/4",
5",
6 3/4",
8 1/2",
10 1/4",
12".
As long as your sides are any of these measurements you will be fine. Measure the silver print on the side punch, if it measures 1 3/4" then use the above suggestions. If it measures 2" even then things are easier and you can just go in 2" increments (4",6",8",10",12"). Always do your corners first ( If you are going around the page ) and then do the sides otherwise the punches won't line up. Hope that helps. I used a sharpie and wrote these on the bottom of the punches so there's no guessing | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
If you like mold then buy these. Sproutman is the ultimate shyster. On his website he makes claims that these will sprout "even the mucilaginous seeds" such as chia and flax. Once you get the bags in the mail you find a different story on the insert: "These bags are much better suited for sprouting grains and beans." Go ahead and try to sprout leafy sprouts with this bag and you end up with a bag of crap. They still get moldy and rancid even when you sterilize everything thoroughly. You just can't sprout the seed sprouts in these easily or efficiently. Perfect if you like to sprout already mycotoxic grains and beans, but then what's the point? Get a suitable tray or even a chia pet and you will be better off.
You've been warned. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A Must buy! Best ones I've ever had. Be aware you might need more than one package. Limited sizes. I like these alot but there are way too many of the really huge size which most knitters do not use that often. I loved them so much that I ended up buying two packages just so I could have enough of the smaller sizes. I actually will need to buy one more package to really have enough. They SHOULD put more of the smaller ones in the package which really aggravates me that I had to spend so much money buying more than one package. HOWEVER, the only reason that bothers me is because of how great these markers are. They are really sturdy and very pretty too. I love using them! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This paper has a nice bright color to it. As a child I remember making paper flowers with crepe paper, so I was excited to receive this crepe paper as I have found it difficult to find. This paper has a nice bright color to it, is 20 inches wide and has a total length of 2.5 meters. If you are unaware of what crepe paper is it is like a thickened tissue paper that is 'crinkled'/textured and has some give/stretch to it. It makes it a perfect paper to craft with because it is flexible and can be manipulated while still being durable. This paper is a great quality crepe paper and I would recommend it. (I received this in exchange for my honest review) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Performance of the clay. The clay arrived in great condition, is comfortable to work with but needs wedging first. Its clay I guess so it gets the job done. If it hardens you can add a bit of water and seal in plastic bag and it will be as good as new. Despite my best efforts and ability to sculpt, this clay does not fire all that well. Ive tried everything and no matter how dry it is, all pieces that I fire simply explode. I have not tried adding sand yet, Ive only tried to fire very small pieces and one flower pot, which did fire, but a large section of it exploded anyway. Since it was such a large amount of clay for such a low price, it is great for beginners (which I am). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent quality cardstock great for making greeting cards. Excellent quality cardstock. True navy color. I use a paper cutter to cut it down to make folded 5 X 7 greeting cards. They look great if you cut a piece of white or cream vellum or other lightweight paper as a liner. The folded liner can be attached to the folded navy outer card by using a fine elastic gold or silver cord. Or you can cut out and glue a piece of white or cream paper to the inside of the folded navy card and write a message on it. I love to decorate my homemade cards with stickers and/or tiny flat-back rhinestones or gems or pearls. You can really let your imagination go wild! This cardstock has a nice weight and feel to it and I highly recommend it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Vegan Leather. Amazing vegan alternative to leather, is very durable, easy to sew with, and remarkably easy to customize! In order to get more texture and make the kraft-tex a bit more pliable and soft, I scrunch up the product while dry, spray it with a mixture of water and vegetable glycerin, scrunch it up some more, let it dry that way, then put it in boiling water. I then take it out and scrunch it even more a couple of times and then give it another glycerin treatment. It sews wonderfully when dry or damp, but sometimes I will iron it with a high steam setting to smooth it out and dry it. Finally, I will usually condition it with a vegan leather conditioner in order to give it a bit more of that leather feel. So far it has held up wonderfully and I could not be more pleased with this product! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is SO much better than the knock off. I purchased the knock off of this product, the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Cra-Z-Art-Shimmer-n-Sparkle-Cra-Z-Loom-Bracelet-Maker/dp/B00DOPEGAS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Cra-Z-Art Shimmer 'n Sparkle Cra-Z-Loom Bracelet Maker</a> from our local Toys R Us. It was awful. It was hard to navigate. Hard to hook the bands over the posts because they have such a prominent hook on the tops. And the instructions are dreadful. The first, and easiest, bracelet option has full instructions and is easy to follow. The others have instructions that are vague, misleading and, in some cases, completely unfinished. They just stop...mid-bracelet.
I returned that item and went out and bought the original RAINBOW LOOM. Thanks goodness! It has instructions for just the most basic bracelet, however, it is far superior. The posts are much easier to get the elastics on and off. The elastic are much easier to see since the loom is clear (and not hot pink) in color. It also has a removable center section so you have many more options for designs.
I found the best way to get patterns for different bracelets is via YouTube by searching "Rainbow Loom Tutorial". Obviously not all tutorials are created equal, so you may have to weed through a few duds to find a quality video.
This product is really best for 8 to 9+ if you want kids to be able to do this without adult assistance. My 6 year old has excellent fine motor skills, but she still needed my help. But my 8.5 year old seems to be the perfect age to be able to learn the basic stitch on her own and then build on that skill.
After replacing our old loom with the Rainbow Loom and watching YouTube we are happily making bracelets. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not as heavyweight as you might think. Buyer beware - this paper is described as "heavyweight". The seller/manufacturer should do a better job quantifying the weight. You've probably heard the terms 20# bond, 80# cover, 110# index, 48# kraft - each type of paper is measured differently. You can search for a conversion table that will convert all of the measurements to grams per square meter (GSM) - a common measurement for comparison purposes. This "48 lbs. kraft" seems to convert to approximately 81 GSM - which is just a bit heavier than your cheap, everyday 20# bond copy paper! This measurement (GSM) is not in the description, nor is it on the manufacture's website.
Other than the misleading description, the paper would make a fine arts/raft paper. Me personally, i couldn't tell between the two sides, but I never actually drew or painted on it - ti was way too thin for my purposes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Didn't love this. I bought this in a pinch because I couldn't find any plain, egg shaped punches in any stores. It punches shapes much smaller than I imagined, although I guess that's my own fault for not reading the description closely enough. The main reason I rated this low is because the design just made is so clunky to use. I was using this for an easter project and needed lots of punches out of scrapbook paper of cardstock thickness. I have many, many other punches, mainly from the Martha Stewart/EK success and Fiskars brands that I've used with ease and speed for similar projects. While obviously more expensive, those are heavy duty and well worth the extra cost. Because this is a button rather than a lever, it's located directly over where the paper gets punched. This is clear in the picture but you don't realize how difficult that makes it to punch lots of shapes quickly without getting an aching hand. It became so tedious to use that I eventually just gave up and came up with another idea that didn't involve punch-out shapes since I had nothing else available. Thankfully, it was pretty cheap as punches go so I don't feel as bad getting rid of it, as I don't see myself using it for anything again. The quality of the punch itself seemed fine, it was the design that killed it for me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Positively Perfect PaperPro ProPunch. PaperPro products are a lifesaver! As a teacher, I am always looking for school supplies that make my life easier. Most hole punches I have to use a lot of arm muscle/force and can only punch holes in a few pieces at a time. This allows me to hole punch more paper at once and does not require as much effort. Occasionally, punch outs fall out of the bottom when it is overflowed. But, when emptied regularly, this is not an issue. The lock feature is extremely helpful for transporting back and forth in my teacher bag as needed. Next to an electric hole puncher, this is the best hole puncher I have ever used! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
FYI, this is British Tan. and not the color you see (or I see on my monitor) and lasted less than 1 month before it started peeling off. The color I see is very close to the pecan color of my couch. People need to know it's British Tan. I wish I had known that because I wouldn't have ordered it if I had and if you want British Tan, this is it.
I had a feeling this wouldn't work in my case, as I have a small tear in my PECAN TAN leather couch (this looks terrible on it) and the tear is right where you sit and is next to a cushion seam. I'm not spending $17 a month to cover it with these, so I need to find another alternative. Perhaps a new couch or have the cushions recovered.
Not only was this not the color I expected, but for my situation, it didn't work. I imagine if you have a tear in leather that isn't in a place that's physically used every day, this would work. It initially stuck well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy to use but not nearly as strong and adhering as other duct tapes. For durability, strength, and actual "stickiness," this particular duct tape by 3M comes up sorely lacking compared to other duct tape options, including 3M's silver utility duct tape. While it IS easy to use -- tears by hand VERY easily -- it doesn't have nearly the adhesive qualities I've come to expect. Not sure if loss of strength and stickiness is the price you pay for bright colors? One other downside of it is its tendency to have 1-2 of the filaments or "strings" along each edge unravel as you're trying to tear off a section.
Still, it's not going to waste. I use it for short-term taping needs that don't require the strength of the stronger stuff. It even comes in handy for marking things because of its bright hot pink color. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works good. I have several Ryobi 18 volt power tools. So I thought I would give this one try. Never used a glue gun before so I was in the blind. The insert panels of all of my kitchen cabinets were getting loose (that's another story) and would rattle when they were closed. I glued the insert panels all around the frame of the door from the inside. It was kinda hard to get a solid continuous bead, but that was probably just me. Remember... I'm a first timer. But the gun worked as advertised. Heated up quick and cooled down nicely. It dripped a little, but I think that was just the nature of the beast until it cooled down.
So if you already have Ryobi 18 volt power tools with batteries and charger and you don't like messin' with power cords, then this is the tool for you. The 10" glue sticks are convenient, but the 4" ones work just as good, just gotta insert them more often. Right now the doors don't rattle, but we'll see if they stay that way......... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
At first I thought they were defective and would not . At first I thought they were defective and would not cut properly with the latch part (orange lever) set. It turns out I wasn't pressing hard enough! These work decently once I figured that out. They do not open all the way though, maybe halfway. And when the lever is set the scissors do not close- it is to be expected but feels a bit concerning safety-wise to have the blades open most of the time. We taught our child to walk with the scissors pointed down, but cannot really do that with these because the blades remain open (wth orange level set, otherwise that's not an issue) I have a 2.5 yr old and no injuries. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Transfer Tape. This is great transfer tape. At first I wasn't sure if it was translucent at all, which is important in being able to see where you're placing your designs. But once you take the backing off, the tape paper (side with the lines) is translucent and you can see through it just enough. I like the lines a lot, definitely helps in making sure you have things straight. One thing I will say is that because it is a paper tape, when transferring a layer of vinyl onto another layer of vinyl using the wet method of application, the tape will wrinkle and curl a bit since again, it is paper. But overall that doesn't affect the vinyl itself. Just doesn't look as smooth upon first impression. But if you're not using the wet method this doesn't happen at all. I will certainly buy this transfer tape again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Useless unless you have a "Legacy" Wood swift. What a rip off. No where in the description does it say that this is made for a specific kind of swift, but it did not work at all on mine. I have a wooden swift, in the same style that this converter is SUPPOSED to work on, but I don't have the Lacis Legacy swift that this is apparently ACTUALLY made to fit
First of all, it was too thick to fit between the the rotating part of the swift and the top of the post. I even carefully measured my swift before I ordered this piece of crap, so I know there was a 1/4 of an inch of space. Well, apparently that wasn't enough space because the converter didn't even come close to fitting. After spending an hour and a half sanding it down to the right thickness, I then realized that the post of my swift was too thick to fit into the slot that connects to the swift. After another few minutes of sanding and whittling away at this now nonreturnable piece of wood until I could finally get it to fit on my swift, I realized that the two hole that it has for the pegs to go in were not in the right spots to match up with my swift.
I finally just traced the outline of the thing on a sturdy piece of cardboard, poked some holes in it, and I'm using that instead.
Long story short, do not waste your money on this unless you have the kind of swift this is made for. WHICH I WOULDN'T HAVE DONE IF THE ITEM DESCRIPTION WAS AT ALL ACCURATE OR CLEAR! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
and thank goodness" for Aleene's Favorite American Craft Glues. IT'S A STICKY AFFAIR
Aleene's Glue
I just received a carton of this "Favorite American Craft Glue." Inside were five cylindrical 4 fluid oz. containers consisting of Clear Gel Tacky Glue, Original Tacky Glue, Quick Dry Tacky Glue, Fast Grab Tacky Glue, and Turbo Tacky Glue. I had been doing some seed bead decorating on my Zentangle designs, and was anxious to see if any of these products would produce the results I was trying to achieve. My mantra had been "glue, place, and stay."
Unfortunately, in the past I had not been too successful. My designs were well conceived, but I could not get the glue to adhere for any prolonged time. No matter how long I waited, there was always a recalcitrant bead that refused to stay in line. Some of my clients accepted the designs in their asymmetrical fashion, but that was not really the statement I was trying to make.
All of the above glues hold my beads fast to the beaded drop earrings or my Zentangle images. Now my mantra is "glue, place, and thank goodness" for Aleene's Favorite American Craft Glues. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Returned for Refund. Really disappointed. Although it is just a $400 laser. I had several recurring issues that I worked around but there's one *major issue that I think everyone should know before buying. I wanted an inexpensive laser for my son and I to laser engrave detailed wood engravings. The price for this was what pushed me to buy it.
The laser was packed well with no damage. The baby blue color gave us a cheap first impression. As a few reviews mentioned below this is not a turn-key 'plug-n-play' machine. Besides aligning the mirrors (expected since it came from China) it was seemingly an ongoing requirement. We managed multiple other set up/work-arounds that the manual didn't address.
I had to jerry-rig the exhaust fan to mount on the back securely. The exhaust tubing for channeling the fumes out the window came mangled and wasn't usable or long enough. You must exhaust or fill the room with smoke.
I have worked with a laser cutter in the past and noticed the spot size with this machine was bigger or deformed which compromised engraving quality. Exact alignment is crucial.
I realize I didn't buy an Epilog or Boss but engraving precision just wasnt' impressive. Could have been the X-axis gantry rail belt had a lot of slack as well (see pic).
*The BIG concern I had was that the laser would continue to Fire even when the hood was up? For a class-4 laser we were surprised that could happen. While running a job raising the hood of the laser should trip a safety interlock switch to shut the laser down. That didn't happen.
This laser doesnt look like much but if a 40 watt beam happened to reflect off the material onto you - it would leave more than a mark.
For that reason alone I would not recommend this machine. The price for me was the only redeeming quality but at the end of the day not enough for me personally to keep. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Courteous Support. We purchased this machine to engrave prototype PCB boards. We were aware in advance that these routers are very bare-bones and require some technical expertise to configure and safely produce product. For example, there are no limit switches to prevent you from drilling the table or setting parameters beyond the workable area. Numerous sources are available online, so do your research before purchasing.
Overall we were pleased with this supplier and their response to issues that arose. The unit was shipped originally from China, but our particular order was received much faster because this supplier had stock in the USA. Our unit was received with some minor damage (there was no visible damage to the shipping container). At first the damage was identified as limited to the X-axis cable track mounting tab, but upon testing the machine it was also determined that the X-axis trapezoidal nut was broken at the flange. This caused about 0.030 (or 0.7mm) of backlash on the X-axis. The supplier sent a new nut at no charge and the machine has been performing to specifications since.
We were unable to load the CD with the Mach3 software that came with the machine (possibly due to our own software restriction settings), but this was no matter; one can easily log on to ArtSoft website and download a demo copy. We eventually upgraded to a paid version after reviewing its features. We made several changes from the recommendations on the set-up of Mach3 in the CNC user manual to make the unit perform correctly. Your observations may vary:
1. In Config:Ports & Pins:Motor Outputs: We set the Dir LowActive to the green check for the Y Axis and X Axis in order for the keyboard arrows to move the tool head correctly (left arrow moves X Axis left, up arrow moves Y Axis back, etc.).
2. In Config:Ports & Pins:Input Signals: We set the Pin Number to 13 for the EStop button to function correctly.
3. In Config:Motor Tuning and Setup: We cut the velocity of the Z Axis Motor Movement in half. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Inconsistent. This is my first time making candles but do not let that take away my credibility because I have done an amazing amount of research before starting this process. I chose woodwick simply because it's my favorite.
When I buy anything on Amazon I spend a lot of time reading the reviews and it seems (with any kind of wick) they are conflicting. It's important to understand that even if a few people say the wicks are complete duds... it may just be the method they are using, and not the wicks. There are so many methods and I will tell you mine and what worked best for me. But if most of the reviews are positive I would say that they are good wicks, you just need to figure out how to use them.
As far as the wicks I got, I didn't get the full 40 but I did get 20 tabs. I got 38 wood wicks. One of them was broken in half (vertically) and another one was so thin it was unusable (but I still counted it.) That's a little bit annoying considering there isn't that many wicks in the first place.
From my testing, I have concluded that these are meant to be doubled up in one tab. And given that you are only provided half the tabs to wicks... The seller is implying to double up. So really I got 19 wood wicks in all for my money.
Do not even TRY to just use one it's a waste. Double up that's the only way these work. It's also best if there's a tiny space between the wicks, it creates a better flame.
With buying any new wicks always always always test them on a couple candles before making your batches. It breaks my heart when I see people wasted like 5 pounds of good wax on bad wicks!
Before anything I soaked each of the wicks in olive oil for 30 minutes. Patted them with paper towels and set them out in one layer to dry for 24 hours. The longer they dry the better though. I can't say whether or not this made a big difference but it worked great for me and was suggested in my research.
I am using soy wax with my candles and various fragrance oils. My goal is to give them as gifts for Christmas and get people's feedback. If I like what I'm doing I'm going to try to make candles to sell. Pressure is high because I don't want to gift a dud candle.
I started with 3 small votive candle holders. The idea is to test the wicks with the least amount of soy wax as possible.
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Candle #1 will be single wood wick, no fragrance.
Candle #2 will be doubled wood wick, no fragrance.
Candle #3 will be doubled wood wick with fragrance.
I had to cut each wick vertically in half to make the proper size for the votive. They are too wide as is. (Keep in mind this may have made a difference too, although I will update with regular size.)
I used a hot glue gun to keep the wicks centered and it worked great. It was a little tricky to get them perfectly centered, especially when doubled because they can lean, but I did it.
I filled all the candles at the recommended temp, and added my fragrance to #3 before pouring... Stirring for 2 minutes. It did not take long for all of them to set because they are small.
Once they set I cut the wick about inch at a slant. This was the most difficult part for the doubled wicks. You can't get in between them to cut one at a time, and it takes a lot of force to cut them both at the same time. I dislodged one of the wicks doing this but was able to fix.
Lighting candle 1(single): Initially the flame was perfect but very quickly died down. It never went out or tunneled on it's own. It's just a tiny little flame almost an ember. I would not give this candle to anyone. It pools correctly and doesn't tunnel, it's just the weakest thing I've seen. I blew the candle out and re-lit to find that it started out with a good flame again... But went back down to pathetic. Tried that a few more times with the same result.
Lighting candle 2 (double): I was sad to see the same thing happening as candle 1. Started out with a perfect flame, but shrank down to unacceptable. This one was a bigger flame than the first, but still not what I was looking for. But when I blew it out and re-lit it, the flame was perfect and it stayed perfect. It is still lit as I type and it is the size of a regular candle flame. I'm happy with it and would give it to someone.
Lighting candle 3 (Double with fragrance): I don't know why but this candle lit perfect and stayed perfect. I didn't have to re-light it. I don't want to say that the fragrance was the reason it was fine. Maybe I cut it a little longer than the other or maybe there was a bigger space between the wicks I don't know. But I'm very happy with this one and I now feel confident to use these wicks in gifts.
Even though I am confident, I will not be buying these wicks again only because I didn't get 40 wicks. I got 19. They do not crackle at all which may be because of the olive oil but I wouldn't test these without olive oil. They burn down fast enough with the oil.
UPDATE: I have further tested these wicks and I am pretty unhappy with them. They are just inconsistent and I can't give them out as gifts not knowing whether they work or not. Most of them need to be relit numerous times before they burn normally. I lit one up to 10 times before I gave up and I highly doubt someone will try to light it that many times before saying it just doesn't work.
Some of them didn't work at all meaning once they lit, they burned out and never came back. I think two out of the lot I tested lit normally and stayed lit with a nice height.
If you are just making candles for yourself and you don't mind having to relight them these might be fine for you... But expect duds. They also don't crackle which to me kinda defeats the point of wood wicks.
If you are making candle gifts or selling them you are gonna wanna pass on these. I don't know why they are SO inconsistent because when you inspect them they are generally the same size, thickness, color and texture. I don't know why they just are all different and I ended up wasting a lot of wax trying to figure out what "I" was doing wrong. Took too long to figure out it wasn't me. I have found some regular wicks that work fantastically, they are unbelievably consistent I am very happy with them. They are NOT from EricX.
I gave this 2 stars simply because they can work if you have the patience. I am very dissatisfied with them but I couldn't give them one star because they aren't duds... They are just really crappy wicks.
One thing I recommend is doing your research. It's not as easy as putting a wick in a jar and filling with wax. Also, make sure to check out real candle suppliers website. You can get way more for way cheaper and know it's reputable. This review is long but that is how complicated it needs to be. There's so many aspects and methods to consider.
Good luck and I hope this review was helpful. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
SMALL CAN that won't stop spraying... wastefull and frustrating. Okay great looking product, but 2 cans had issues with the spray button. I would say from a frustration and/or waste factor, don't even bother purchasing this product --- 2 of 3 cans purchased would not stop the flow / spray after the button was released. I cannot tell you how pissy this makes you trying to stop spraying paint --- even with the damned button actually removed, the can still spewed paint and had to keep spraying until such time that the aerosol inside the can was depleted.
The color is actually nice, but don't be fooled about the size... be careful, as this is a SMALL can of paint (of which made me happier during being pissed off, due to me not WASTING MORE PAINT)... I went with Rust-o-leum after this crappy experience(s)... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy to use, great for melt and pour soap. I use this mold to make melt and pour soap. It holds 2.5 lbs, but I make only 2 lbs and that works well for me. I cut it so that it yields 5 bars. It's very easy to use. Just pour in the melted soap base (with added color/fragrance as desired), let it dry, then pull out the silicone portion from the wooden mold, flip it upside down on a hard surface, and fold the silicone back off of the soap bar. I immediately return the silicone mold right side out and return it to the wooden mold to help it preserve its shape. I also only hand wash and dry, and again, immediately return it to the wooden mold to help prevent any warping of the shape. It's held up well, and don't see why it wouldn't continue to do so with proper care. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great grip and accessories especially. I use this exclusively for wood burning so I haven't tried the soldering stuff. The temperature control works, but I find that I don't really use it. I only ever keep it on the highest setting. The tips it comes with are good, although I bought <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/SE-WP28-28-Piece-Professional-Wood-Burning-Set/dp/B0024JMIPA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">SE WP28 28-Piece Professional Wood Burning Set</a> as well, which is a great add on.
I have a cheaper Walnut Hollow tool, and I only upgraded to this one because of the grip on it. It only gets noticeably hot in your hand if you grip it for a long time while it's on the highest heat. This is definitely worth it and I'd recommend anyone buy this model instead of a cheaper one. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
High learning curve, but the results are beautiful. I was using this on wood and kept wondering why it foamed up so much. I started noticing that my Alumilite remains were foaming up too. Turns out there were several reasons for this, but these things only point out to how temperamental this material is. After many mixes I realized that I did not stabilize my wood first. The wood was absorbing the Alumilite and giving back air. This was causing it to foam up. I also was mixing 'relatively' close to what I needed. This gave gooey results that often turned milky. Mix by weight, keep away from moisture, and with wood; stabilize it first. Cactus juice or Minwax wood hardener works too if you don't have the means to bake it. If you need to die your resin, use alcohol dies. Any type works. Powder dies work too, but don't use anything water based. If you make a test cast first (any small amount will do) you can see how it reacts and help eliminate errors on your final product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These three fine scissors are made of titanium metal. When you think of scissors, rarely do you associate any one particular brand with excellence. Well, after using these Scotch scissors, you'll completely change your tune! These three fine scissors are made of titanium metal, and have cut better than any other pair of scissors I have owned. Being someone who loves crafting with various mediums, I find that these scissors cut expertly through cloth, paper, and just about anything you think of. Heck, I give myself haircuts, and I found that these scissors are great for cutting hair too! (Note: I give myself very basic haircuts, nothing fancy like the ones that hair salons give). All three scissors are different colors too, which is helpful because you can dedicate each specific blade to a different task. These scissors are a great purchase, and it looks like they'll work wonderfully for years to come. The best part is, if you lose one (as scissors do seem to lose themselves ALL the time), there are two more! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Did not perform as usual Spirit brand stencil paper does. I purchase Spirit stencil paper frequently from local stores, and use them daily with Thermofax machines. I have used this brand for years so I know what to expect, and have never had a problem with this brand on two different Thermofax machines. Unfortunately, there was something wrong with this product. The packaging looked similar, but the paper quality was not at all how regular Spirit paper performs, the entire box was unusable.
With this box, as soon as I used the first sheet it would not transfer the ink onto the wax paper properly. I tried several different sheets with the same result, using the normal settings on the Thermofax machine that have always work perfectly with Spirit brand paper in the past. The transfer sheet with the artwork was faded and unusable because of how light it came out. All around the artwork was completely purple, which never happens, we can usually use the unprinted areas of a sheet, but this was a total waste.
The wax sheet texture did not feel like usual Spirit stencil paper. The ink sheet also looks to be a slightly different color than usual. The Spirit box/container that the paper came in was not damaged, so I am not sure what happened, if this was old or not really Spirit paper.
Seller provided full refund, thankfully. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Makes circle cutting a breeze. I borrow my friend's EK circle pro cutter all the time because it works wonders! Our friends all borrow it because it is amazing! I cut over 500 circles to make birthday party decoration streamers and the tool has not failed yet. Make sure to use the glass mat "cutting board". And also, it helps to tape down the piece of paper that you're cutting because after cutting a few large circles, the paper starts slipping. Also, be sure to replace the blades frequently because if you have dull blades, it can be a pain to get the circles cut correctly. But other than that, this thing is amazing! I can't imagine cutting circles by hand any more! I've also used the Martha Stewart circle cutter (borrowed from another friend), and that one is too flimsy and slips all the time. This EK one is much more sturdy and I don't have as many issues with the blade slipping. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amazing Product. Wow! After using the regular extruder model, the one that really takes a lot of strength to use. I purchased this model because I am working on a piece for a competition that requires a lot of piping. And being the month of my birth I thought let me get this Walnut Hollow extruder, the handle looked like it would work better than the Makins professional extruder. Well I got it today and used it to extrude and let me tell you this is an amazing tool, it has already paid for itself I have never had such long pieces of extruded clay before and they come out really smooth and pliable. It was so smooth and easy to use I highly recommend it for anyone who is wanting a good extruder, it is extremely well made and will last! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A good unit. I read a lot of reviews on this product that are negative. I experienced the same problems with this joiner as many of the others who are complaining. However, with practice, I find this to be a good product. Don't expect perfect corners immediately - it takes practice. Most of the complaints are that as you are pressing the V-nails into the back, the front is spreading, leaving a gap. The reason is lack of support under the frame, and there is a simple solution for this. Using two pieces of the same scrap frame material, make a simple corner joint, BUT MAKE IT BACKWARDS. The result is that you have a corner with a mirror image contour that you can put under your frame corner to provide overall support no matter where you put the V-nail. Using this method, I rarely use Logan's support bracket that comes with the joiner.
Also, watch the calibration of your saw - you MUST check the 90 degree vertical and 45 degree miter angle of the saw with a carpenters square. It has to be perfect; these corners are super-sensitive to very small angle errors. Otherwise you will get joints with gaps no matter how good you are at using the joiner. Don't depend on your saw to remain calibrated forever. With use, it drifts. Check it often. I check mine every 50-75 cuts.
And finally, use Logan's suggestion of coloring the edges of the joints with wood stain. It hides minor joint errors. I use a stain pen - it's easy to use and doesn't require opening a can of stain every time I want to join a corner.
I've been using the joiner for roughly 6 months - I have no problems getting good joints. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Ideal for homemade bath bombs. After reading many online reviews for bath bomb molds, and watching quite a few YouTube instructional videos, I decided to buy this product.
I loved that I could get all the ingredients I needed for my bath bombs via Amazon so I could just sit at my laptop and have fun shopping at the time that worked for my schedule. The molds worked exactly as I had expected which is always a slight concern when making a homemade item. The bath bombs made using these molds are a little on the small size, not like the supersized ones you would buy in Lush, but still very effective.
My only slight warning is that they are made of very lightweight material so be careful when you are taping the mold to release the contents as they do tend to dent a little. I found that the molds came open without the need to tap the top so I avoided this issue. If one did prove a little more difficult to open then I taped the seam and that worked. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
KIND OF OK, LOOK FOR BETTER ALTERNATIVE PACKAGING. Look at that box of blades, see how nice all the blades in the lid look? Well don't expect that from this kit. All the blades for the top come packed in a little bag, together. You must very carefully extract them from this packing and then without the slightest bit of help or documentation, figure out which blade goes where.
A big problem is the magnet in the lid which is supposed to hold the blades in place when the box is closed. The magnet is so weak that half the blades fall off the lid. You can not close the lid gently enough, the magnet is so weak it won't hold the blades in place.
Overall I like the handles and X-Acto knives are very useful in my guitar repair work. I hoped this kit would be better than it is. I don't need this wide of a blade selection normally. I'll probably move the loose fitting blades to a small plastic box for those times I need more choice.
There might be better options than this kit. I would look at them before buying one of these kits. The wood box is very inexpensively made so it's not a huge plus. The trays in the box are just blow molded plastic, it's the very cheapest construction possible.
Good luck and happy projects to all! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great quality & SHARP. These scissors are very sharp & have easily cut through cardboard & those difficult-to-open hard plastic packages. DO NOT DROP ON FOOT! The point is equally as sharp which I almost learned the hard way! I have RA so I frequently drop things. One day while cooking, I dropped them & thankfully missed my foot but my Chef's Mat wasn't so lucky & neither was the linoleum underneath! The scissors were standing straight up & down until I reached down to pull them up & out! So definitely not for smaller children to use. They would however, also come in handy should an intruder come at you with these handy! Lol I would buy these again without hesitation! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Plane-ly outstanding. This is, simply, an outstanding set of planimetric interpretations of the features of the face. (Actually, they seem to be interpretations of the features of Michelangelo's DAVID, casts of which have long been favored by many artists and art students.) The crafting is beautiful: smooth plaster with no flash, significant pits or bubbles. They are well cast and true, with edges as sharp as you would dare with plaster. Their design is intelligent and remarkable, as will be appreciated by anyone who has attempted to develop a comprehensive drawing of plane breaks this side of Z-Brush. They are larger than human scale, making them very comfortable for direct observation and studies. They are welcome additions to the models based on planes of the human figure and head now available to artists, ranking with the very best. Drawing from these might be a stretch for a beginning artist, but they should persist and consult the books on drawing by Andrew Loomis (who calls them "small planes") and George Bridgman. Remember, plaster is fragile; they come with a convenient hanging loop for a safe storage on a wall. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great fast drying glue. This is one of my favorite go-to glues. It dries fast, is flexable and dries clear. I use it when making hair bows to glue the bow to the clip; I also use it it other crafts with felt, or other fabric where other glues would dry white or stiff. This has a "glue" odor, but it goes away after the glue dries. I use it to glue yarn on a paper-mache head for hair for a school project and to make clothes without sewing for the tiny paper-mache characters made by my granddaughter. It is like hot-melt glue without the heat and kids can use it without fearing they will be burned with the hot-melt glue gun. My only problem with this glue is that ....I use it too fast and need it purchase it in gallon jugs. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These flower pom-poms are large and BEAUTIFUL! Everyone at my daughter's party complimented me on . These flower pom-poms are large and BEAUTIFUL! Everyone at my daughter's party complimented me on how gorgeous they were. You have to be very careful in making them because they can tear (of course, it's paper) or look weird if not completely unfolded. To minimize this happening, just look for the Martha Stewart Crafts Youtube video on the flower pom-poms. The video is much better than just reading the instructions, even though this is pretty straight forward. I loved them so much that it has been 3 months since my daughter's birthday party and I haven't taken them off my dining room walls. They are just so pretty. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for making nice looking "presentable" plaques. These work great for me when making quick wooden plaques for various occasions. I've purchased 4 of them so far and find them very suitable for my need. Much better than other similarly priced pieces that are instead made of thin sheets glued on top of each other.
On the negative side: The wood has a very unfinished color and feel, but a quick lacquer/coating takes care of this and allows you to better customize the final shade/texture. These are made from several 1/2" thick pieces of wood being fused together, and since the pieces are varying shades, it's easily visible when looking at it, though the seams themselves are structurally strong and its purely cosmetic issue that can be slightly mitigated if stained/lacquered. Also I've received a couple with small dark colored knots (<1/2" diameter).
On the pro side: these ship super quick, and for the price are an awesome quality and value! The French corners are a great touch, and the rounded edges are nicely done. I typically drill a 2" diameter circular insert at 1/4 depth for placing coins, and there's no hint of cracking/splitting. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It is very well made and fairly easy to assemble. I purchased this frame as a replacement for the adjustable PVC step and repeat frame. It is very well made and fairly easy to assemble. It shipped with some of the poles inside of each other and it took me a while to figure out that pieces were not missing. I love that it is not flimsy like the PVC models. The only negatives are 1) It is heavy to haul. I would guess for 40 lbs or more. 2) You CAN adjust the width, but you CANNOT adjust the height. I had a 10x8 backdrop and there is about a 10-12" gap at the bottom between the floor and the bottom of the backdrop. It is probably perfect for backdrops that are 10 ft high. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is my absolute favorite mold I have used so far. I love this product! This is my absolute favorite mold I have used so far and it makes a perfect smooth bar. I have not had any issues with un-molding, but that is just one of the reasons it is my favorite. I wait a few days and my soap comes out clean and with ease. Washing this mold is also very easy, so I consider this my go to mold and I will be ordering more! The un-moulding of your soap bars can be made so much easier with the flexibility of this silicone mold. Silicone molds are now extremely popular due to their ease of use. They are sturdy and flexible, which makes unmolding both cold process and melt and pour soap easy. You can break the airlock by gently pulling away the sides of the mold from the soap. If you experience any resistance when removing cold process soap, stop and give it a few more days in the mold. Its not worth it to tear the sides or bottom of your project! The inside of this mold gives your soap bars a finish that is both smooth and professional looking. The sides do prevent bowing, so that your finished soap is something you can be proud of giving as gifts, or reselling for your business.
Tip: If making Cold Process soap in this (or any) silicone mold I recommend adding Sodium Lactate to your recipe. This will help to harden up your soap so that there won't be any dents or finger marks from unmolding the soap.
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Scores perfect circles, works as intended. Been using this to cut glass circles for glass fusing/slumping of dishes and craft projects. It's a simple tool, but I've managed to cut about a dozen perfect circles so far ranging from 6-13 inches. It works as intended, with the suction cup adhering well enough to the glass sheets to stay in place. The swivel turns smoothly without any issues. Adjusting the size of cut is easy too. The markings on the cross piece are in mm, which isn't that helpful as all my other measuring tools are in inches (remember, 25.4mm per inch) but I typically just line up the circle with my piece of glass or mold if I need a precise size. To me, the secret is to make a single smooth cutting motion, lining up the starting and end points, then patiently tapping the circle to run all the way around. Almost every time I've broken a circle is because I didn't tap enough! Be patient, and it will come out just fine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
but I should have because the price is much better than what I paid from a hobby store. I rarely write reviews on Amazon, in fact, I almost never do. I did not buy this product through amazon, but I should have because the price is much better than what I paid from a hobby store.
This stuff is amazing. I cannot describe just how well this product works for hobbies. A little bit goes a crazy long way as well, and for example, I used plastic shot glasses from Walmart to measure, and one single shot (50/50) coats an entire 21oz hydroflask with about half leftover. I could do the same project I just completed 25 more times. Its incredible.
The finish of this epoxy is crystal clear. Think porcelain shine clear. If you have any doubts that this resin will work for your project, do a quick test on a similar medium, and I am almost positive it would work.
A word of caution however, this resin resolves sharpie lines, almost entirely. I had to use a layer of Modge Podge as a base primer underneath to seal the medium. So keep in mind, you will want to make sure you test this to make sure you don't encounter a devastating discovery. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
love this stuff. bought this to put 'bumpers' on the corners of MP3 players for young children. worked great. (hint: to smooth edges, moisten finger and go over the piece, lightly smoothing it as you go - perfectly smooth! watch youtubes about this stuff to get other ideas). an excellent product.
the only negative is that you need to plan ahead because though the packets are small enough to prevent unnecessary waste, they are useless once opened if you don't need all of the product. no use trying to fold, tape and secure the rest of the product in the package for a later use - it dries out and becomes hard and completely unuseable. maybe keep a list of other 'little' small no-rush projects with the box of sugru for when you open one and don't know what to do with the rest of the product before it dries out! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Was expecting something different. I've never had a craft sheet before and I guess I just assumed that the material would be like a canvas board (like the ones I've used at school or at our local art center), but this is a different type of material. It is fairly easy to clean and water just collects in droplets and doesn't actually soak through. Though it says that the sheet will keep clay from sticking, when I rolled a slab of Crayola air dry clay, it just stuck there and I had to wash the sheet to rid of the clay. I have yet to use polymer clay on it, but I will soon and hope that it won't stick. I feel like this sheet is better for if you want to spray paint or use watercolors and protect your surface and have an easy cleanup. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Essential tool for crafters. This heat tool was essential to my wedding invite compilation. We bought stamps and ink to help in personalizing our wedding invites and didn't realize until after all of the ink was opened that it required a heat tool to set. I looked in several craft stores and Amazon had by far the best price for this tool. It smelled like burnt plastic for the first 5 to 10 minutes of use, but it quickly went away and hasn't returned. It comes with a kickstand to ensure that it doesnt burn your workstation, but honestly the tool itself doesnt get that hot, just the translucent tip of the tool. Since purchasing, I have found several crafting uses that I can use this tool for. I only wish I bought one sooner! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
the best stuff ever. i purchase this stuff regularly for a bazillion uses. its super sticky and even with some nerve damage that doesn't allow me to feel my fingertips i can get the backing off of it much easier with a superior stickiness that usually suffers when the paper side is easily removed. if you need tape for any kind of glitter or paper project, especially with little feeling in your fingers, arthritis, or just never can do the paper removal on double sided anything.. you can't go wrong. i buy it all the time in many sizes works better and quicker than glue to adhere paper and cardstock in my opinion, ever had this product fail for me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Simple to make and SO fun. What a great kit! Really well thought out. You can make 2 to 3 different sauces just with the product provided, 1 normal bottle and a small squeezy worth each. Includes everything you can imagine down to bottle labels, so start thinking of funny names for your sauce!
Kit has PH strips, bottles, gloves, lids, multiple kinds of peppers, vinegar, direction (funny indo on what and why you do things) receipes, labels. All you need is a small pot to boil and a blender to puree. Simple to make and SO fun.
I purchased this as a lightning deal, and at that cost I would purchase this kit again l. $45 seems a little steep, but you are getting quality product and a complete kit. Nothing is cheap feeling or trashy, bottles are glass and include lids and drippers. The peppers are all quality peppers and more than enough to make the sauces. They don't skimp out on the product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Handy for classes & holds alot. I like the number of pockets and the height of them. I found things stayed put while taking to card making classes. I dislike the way they taper at the bottom. The black cording behind the pockets also keeps tall items in place. My score-buddy & equal length but wider guillotine trimmer fit with extra room in center pocket. You can really load the little thing up. I like the tote but I did get one a bit larger with separated interior pockets that I like better for the various ways I want for my desk. It is a great tote if starting out in a craft like stamping. I will keep this tote and use the larger one on my desk and probably switch to this depending on where I am going. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Ideal for a homemade forge. <div id="video-block-R36E2J5LHEHTCJ" 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/D1g8T96Si4S.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B1VNEfKOhJS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I was planning a forge build using an old wood stove and the available smaller quantities of Kaowool were inadequate to complete the project. I also figured that if this experiment didn't quite work out, I'd have more than enough left over for a second forge build using a different method. Much more cost effective buying in this quantity and more flexibility in sizing the pieces as needed. Cuts easily and square with just a box knife. I opened up the cuts for a second and third pass to get through the full 2" thickness. Does a great job insulating the forge and after an hour of running I could still touch the side of the stove with a bare hand. I also used rigidizer to ensure the blanket stays in one piece an that seems to be doing the trick. See video for this item in action. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I use my robe as a throw on my couch also to wrap up when it is cold and blustery out it is so warm and comfortable even on the. First of all let me say that I was worried that the large size would not be big enough for my purposes let me assure you that it is. I use my robe as a throw on my couch also to wrap up when it is cold and blustery out it is so warm and comfortable even on the warmer days and nights but especially on those cold winter he nights. The robe is as they described taken in the winter with a full beautiful coat there is a slight smell of smoke but that will dissipate I look forward to many warm cozy nights wrapped in my buffalo robe . Thank you traditional Tanners you have done a great job and are providing a wonderful service and experience thank you so much . | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love this set. Love the stamp and the spoon. The spoon made the process so much easier! I melted the wax into the spoon over the tealight and there was enough wax in the spoon if filled to make a wonderful impression! I even used the spoon in place of a melting pot for wickless waxes and it worked great! The "Love" impression came out perfect every time and is very elegant looking and easy to read. Thank you for a great product! I used these on my wedding invitations by the way, and I received comments on how professional and elegant they looked and everyone loved the attention to detail which this wax stamp gives. It makes whatever you are using it for that much more special in presentation. The wax stamp is pretty sturdy too! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Description is deceiving, but all in all it is a decent little journal. I was so excited about this journal, but when I received it, I was a bit disappointed. The description is deceiving, as it says 60 "sheets", which made me believe that there were actually 60 physical sheets of paper, creating 120 numbered pages. it is actually just 30 sheets and 60 numbered pages. Also, while I have never had a leuchturm journal before, I expected the paper to be thicker like the CR Gibson journal I have now. It is thin enough to "ghost" through if you use any type of markers or if you have a firm hand. However, that said, it is quite convenient and fits into my larger bullet journal well. It makes for a great habit/symptom tracker. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A bit pricey, but does its job. This adhesive comes out as a frigid liquid on whatever you spray it over, and sets somewhere between one minute and half an hour after you spray it (depending on temperature and how well ventilated the area you sprayed is). I purchased it because it's hard to find anything that will bond polyethylene. Indeed, it does the job -- not superstrong, but good enough for my purposes, and better than the silicone caulk I was using. It's deceptively weak -- you start to pull it and it stretches, but the "stretch" doesn't like to give.
The downside is that it's expensive. I was assembling panels for extreme cold weather greenhouse insulation, three layers of bubble wrap thick plus an outer and inner barrier. Applying an extremely thin coating of adhesive on the inner area of the panels and an extra thick coating along the edges, a single can would bond perhaps 90% of an 8x8 layer. That adds up pretty quickly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Henna Application. I used this to apply Henna paste in different designs. It worked very nicely, but there are a couple of very small drawbacks (when using for Henna).
The tips are like the needle tips that are used to draw blood, but with no sharp points. They screw on to the bottle, and have a very nice, tight fit. No worries about paint or any other kind of liquid blobbing out of the seams of the cap.
When using a thick substance such as henna, it can be a bit difficult to squeeze out of the bottle. Not a big deal, it just takes a small bit of muscle. However, when doing a particularly intricate design where you are applying the Henna for a long period of time I found that my hand got tired and I had to take a break.
As far as cleaning a thick substance such as Henna out of the tips when I was finished, it wasn't easy, but it was by no means difficult. Just allow yourself adequate time for rinsing the tubes and blowing out the thick paste. Since Henna is not toxic, I just put the screw on portion of the tip to my mouth and blew out what was stuck in the tune into the sink. It took a few times but I feel that I got them clean enough to use again.
I think if the tubes are not cleaned out right away and the substance is left to dry inside it may be nearly impossible to clean them out, so make sure you clean up right away!
I am very happy with the purchase, especially for the price offered! Next time I will see if it is possible to lightly water down my Henna so it can be applied easier without affecting the darkness of the outcome. That may help with application being a bit smoother. If someone were to use this applicator for something thinner such as fabric paint for a t shirt, this would be a 5 star product. I just gave it 4 starts for my particular use.
All in all, great purchase. Thanks! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A little goes a long way; be judicious in how you set up your mold. Excellent stuff.
Mind you, my mold-making is in its infancy, but this material is proving to be a good place to start.
It mixes at a 1:1 by volume, which is helpful for those of us whose basic arithmetic is somewhat lacking (such as myself). Part A is significantly more viscous than part B. Be patient when measuring it out, as it does have a tendency to overshoot whatever it is you're trying to measure to. I've been using the lines on two separate solo cups for measuring my components. I've also been mixing in a bowl-shaped tupperware container (polypropylene). The cured rubber pulls right out of it. Be wary about using glass; the cured product stuck quite efficiently to a glass stirring rod that I used, which I'm just gonna have to take the time to scrape off. Spraying a mold release on any glass items you're using may do the trick.
The rubber cures with a good flex, but still stiff enough to cut with a reasonably sharp knife. The instructions say to bake for four hours at 150F after it's cured to rid the mold of the alcohol that's produced as a by-product of the reaction.
Now, a word of caution: When setting up your material for the pour, make sure you're within the bounds of one quart of liquid. Expect to go through no less than a full kit for a large mold! If you find yourself trimming off a lot of your mold, save your offcuts; they work nicely as fill for subsequent molds.
The extended cure time is a godsend. Every detail comes out and there's not a single bubble on the workpiece. I molded some metal parts and found that even the particularly fine grind marks on the steel came through in the silicone. Allegedly, oomoo25 also does not require degassing, but I remain skeptical.
All in all, this stuff's great. Take your time, be patient, get everything set up properly, and have fun! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It's ok, not the best cutter. I owned one of these when it first came out a few years ago, but my son had stepped on it, and I wanted to replace it. I worked at a portrait studio, and took a lot of pictures, so I liked how it had the backlight so I can make a straight cut. I say it works great for cutting photos. But now I'm in to crafting, and it doesn't work as great. The backlight has a line that you can follow, but it doesn't cut exactly to the line. And the other attachments that are included do not cut based on that line. So there's some guessing involved when making the other cuts. Given that difficulty, I still like that it has the backlight, something hard to come by for the price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
OMG Buy it Guys!!!!!! Or gals. OMG. This is without a doubt , one of the most amazing products ever invented. I still cannot believe my eyes. I hate trying to sew, although I can do it barely. I hate even more being ripped off, at some dry cleaners, or tayllor shop, because my pants leg hem unstitched. Guys and ladies know how much theese crooks charge to sew your hem back. So I see this product on Amazon, read some of the reviews , and order it to jokingly to hem my Jeans. Yes thick denim blue jeans. Wash after wash after wash. Still holding. Those silly little holding strips on the back of your tie. Works wonders. This stuff glues any fabric PERMANENTLY. Im in total disbelief!! And NO im not getting paid to endorse this product, just Had to share my thoughts with you all. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A Great Pair of Scissors at a Great Price. Very nice scissors. With most scissors of this length, they fail to cut cleanly from end to end. Not so with these. Another problem with most scissors is that the finger holes are designed for people with small hands. I have large hands and suffer no problems with these.
The protective case is an added bonus that allows me to carry these in my backpack or briefcase without fear of punching a hole somewhere that I didn't want one.
I have some excellent long scissors that I paid three times as much for as I did for these and while the expensive scissors are great, they're not three times the price great.
I purchased two of these to begin with and just two days ago I ordered two more. That's how much I like these scissors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Simple, easy to use, and effective. I had previously bought a wood burner from Lowe's for around $16. Very unsatisfied with it. No temp control, uncomfortable handle, got too hot to the touch, poor tip selection. Returned it the next day after only using it to decorate a single wood coaster.
The Walnut Hollow Versa tool is so much nicer. Excellent build quality, comes in a recloseable clear storage box, clear instructions on how to use the device and explains which tips are suitable for what function, temperature control works great, and even has a folding stand! Only two things to improve it: add a LED light and shift the position of the temp control farther down the cord, close to the plug. Currently the temp control is only about 6 inches away from the base of the burner. This means I kind of have to balance it against my hand while I am drawing a design.
Overall, I definitely recommend this product for a beginner woodworker. I did not try to solder anything, but I imagine it would work great. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beginner friendly and budget friendly precision "X-acto" type knife kit. I am happy with my purchase. It works as it should and I feel that I got a bargain for the variety of blades and the number of blade holders (aluminum collet chucks). The case is cheap but it does the job or holding the blades and keeping things organized on the table.
Please be aware that this is not X-acto knife type quality and you are not paying for it- compare the 16 set with Xacto brand and you will know what I mean. Yet, the SE 813PK set is very good for this price point.
If you need a hobby knife (or precision knife), set and know that you may be a bit rough on your tools, meaning that you may need to replace them often, then this may be the best option for saving money. It is good quality and does not break the bank when you go to replace. It is also good for the occasional or beginner to use and experience the different styles of blades and holders.
I recommend trying it out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Lacks Imagination. Sadly, this shade of beige is without true definition and is missing any distinction whatsoever. In utilizing duct tape to its fullest design potential, a boring expression of beige found in the Duck Brand simply says nothing. When one orders beige, they expect more than this. Here we find something that can't really be described. It is hard to put into words, perhaps impossible because beige is so open to emotional interpretation, much like the color mauve is, as used so prominently in the United Kingdom. There, mauve is almost a national color and expresses something about the British that only that particularly unique shade can say. It is indeed a statement. Reference the works of novelist Graham Green. He uses mauve often in all his novels and many a thesis has been written examining the meaning and significance of it. Other novelists, artists, and fashion designers have likewise found something quite profound in its use and it can be traced back many decades in the artistic history of the nation. Beige has always been the poor cousin of mauve and only the purist shade of beige shares any of its power. Whatever Duck has chosen as the color of its tape is hardly the strongest expression of beige and it comes off as quite weak, with little that catches the eye or touches the soul of the viewer. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Teflon is toxic and if you have a pet bird (I do) then teflon overheated slightly will offgas and kill your bird (not to mention. I got this at Michaels. The box does NOT disclose that the mat is made with teflon. Teflon is toxic and if you have a pet bird (I do) then teflon overheated slightly will offgas and kill your bird (not to mention is bad for humans and causes flu like symptoms). If I had know this contained teflon I never would have bought this. I'm so angry. I'll be returning this immediately. It also stains very easily from the oils of the clay. I'm using sculpey brand clay and where the clay has been sitting there are oil marks. I was looking online to find out if this staining was common when I read that it's made with teflon. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Holi Colors! No Toxic, easy to wash off. We had a Holi party (Indian festival of colors) with 15 guests and the quantity was perfect for 20-25 mins of play. The colors arrived within 2 days (prime shipping), were bright and beautiful, and were packed separately in plastic bags. My favorite was the red color that had a roses fragrance and everyone wanted to play with that color.
We had some colors fall in drink cups that guests accidentally drank (oops) No one had any allergies or got sick. And the colors came off after one hot shower. In fact, I wore a white dress for the party and the dress was completely res-usable after a machine wash.
Definitely will buy again! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best deal on Origami Paper. The origami paper special is 500 sheets of different colored paper PERFECTLY for Origami!!!
My son loves doing Origami and when I received this he immediately started to open the package. It came with a ebook that has over 100 pages of different ways to make things. He was so happy because he downloaded it to his phone, so that he can take it any where and make whatever he wants.
So far my son has made me a rose and he already knew how to make a beating heart,so I got one of those too.
The paper comes in many 20 different colors,so you never get bored with the same color over and over again. He loves it and it is a great price,because if you go to the store to get that much origami paper you will see that you will pay a lot more money in the end. So if you are a Origami lover like he is,you will love this pack:)
I received this at little to no cost to me to give my honest and unbiased opinion and that is exactly what I have done. I hope you can create as many fun things as he is going to:) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Solid large gluegun sticks - work great in large glue guns. This is a really significant box of high quality hot melt gluesticks that work great in large hot melt glue guns - for comparison, this has layers and layers of hot melt glue sticks that are lengthy and work well in both of the corded and cordless glue guns that I own. I opened up the box and tried out a glue stick and was very pleased with the ease of use and full integration with my hot glue guns. The melt is even and application is slick and with less bubbles than the OEM sticks that came with my glue gun. I've attached some photos with one photo for scale and a second photo showing that the big box of glue sticks fits large glue guns - the loose stick is one of the many sticks in this 6lb box. Very cool. I do amazon reviews as a hobby and it was a pleasure to try out these sticks which are pretty straightforward - please let me know if this review has been helpful or if you have any questions. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not as resilient as one would expect. At first I was super happy with this XL punch. It made big beautiful tags like I wanted in a price that I could afford.
However, after less than 100 punches, it started to stick and slip. I read somewhere to try punching through wax paper, and that made it WORSE. I tried applying wax to the cutting edges, and that did nothing. After carefully cleaning all the wax off with a soft cloth (which was quite a chore), it will at least punch now, but it still sticks EVERY TIME.
I've tried carefully analysing what the problem is (looking at it upside down as it punches), and it seems the trouble is in the construction. The back edge closest to the hinge (of course where it's hardest to reach!) either isn't sharp enough, or there is too wide of a gap between the "blade" and the wall inside, causing the paper to slip and bend through the gap rather than being cut.
The result us a frayed edge in that corner every time, and frequent sticking in a place that's extremely hard to get the jammed paper out. I should point out that I have never punched anything but single sheets of scrapbook paper with this. After my experience with it so far, I know it can't handle multiple sheets with that bad corner, and doubt it can handle cardstock.
Very disappointed, and would not recommend. Wayyyyy to much of a pain in the neck to hold it upside down and baby it for every single punch, and then to have to pull the jams, and trim the bad edges. Totally not worth it, even for the price. It gets three stars because it's cheap and it works (albeit only reluctantly now), but for ease of use and durability, more like 1-2 stars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great beginner's kit. Although I was hesitant to drop this much money on a single project, once it came I realized that this kit has everything I needed to reupholster a chair. If you are trying upholstery for the first time, you might feel like you don't need the magnetic hammer or prying tool (although I hope you know that you're going to need that webbing stretcher). However the time and frustration saved from having those are incalculable. I started without the prying tool and clearing out tacks took twice as long as it did with the right tool. The magnetic hammer is key, too, unless you have four arms.
We had some professional reupholstering done recently and I can say for certain that this kit will save you many dollars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome scissors. Awesome pair of scissors! They are the perfect choice for office use and crafting. They are tough, sharp, easy to handle, and comfortable. They are great for opening packages, even those nasty plastic cases that electronics are encased in. They easily cut through metal attachments on my die cutting packages, and cutting card stock is a snap. I have found dozens of uses for these blades. For me, the only issue I have with them is that the measurements are printed on the right side of the blade. I'm right handed, so I can't see the measurements as I am cutting. probably wouldn't use this feature anyway, so it's not a problem for me. But, if you are buying them for the measurements and you are right handed, you might take note of that. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Was fine for a while but honestly disappointing. I have purchased 1 Versa tool and purchased another about 3 months later in hopes it would help switching off so the issues I have had would be less irritating. I have finally purchased an expensive actual wood burner. The tips all start to go crooked because they can not handle the heat causing me to constantly buy new tips because they begin to not heat up all the way. The temp control is a lie. If you want to make any mark you have to have it all the way up no matter the surface. And even then on occasion it just completely loses it's heat and I have to turn it off for a bit and give it a break and that's not even after very long. I have the same problem with both burners. If you are wanting to see if wood burning could be a new hobby or passion, sure try it out with this. But if you are serious, invest in a real quality burner. I just purchased the razortip burner/pen/tips. It all cost 275. It's an investment but this is a passion of mine. I sell woodburner pendants and I can't wait to put this versa tool aside and just focus on my art without interruptions and irritations with the burner not working right. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A good start, but you'll find you need to move up. I bought this about a year ago to save on framing our wedding pictures. I knew less than nothing about mat cutting, but the directions were clear and the process was fairly intuitive.
The good:
Simple to operate, good instructions. Great for smaller, pre-sized pieces. Offers the opportunity to save money and be more flexible with mat designs.
The Bad:
No squaring arm for cutting down full mat sheets. This is a real drag as full sheets are the most economical way to go. Since it has the straight cutting head, I assumed it would make provisions for cutting large pieces. In addition, the straight cutting head pivots somewhat on the guide rail, leading to slightly wavy cuts. I became aware of this and am now careful to try and avoid it, but its been a consistent problem. If one cut is off, especially when making complex or multi layered mats, the whole thing will be off. Finally, the mat width is limited to 4.5 inches. Yes, its plainly noted on the box. I thought that would be plenty. It isn't. This isn't a flaw in the product, more of a heads up to potential buyers.
Overall it is a decent product. I understand its more of an introductory model, but the manufacturer seems to have skimped in some areas that in my opinion are crucial to the success of the eventual user.
If I had it to do over again, I'd spend the extra money and go for a slightly larger model with a squaring arm and more professional features. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is a MUST BUY for all woodworkers. I purchased my carvewright machine about 3 weeks ago. I am thrilled! This machine has done each thing I have asked it to do flawlessly. The bit set made a wonderful addition to this set up. They are in a nice box for storage. I wish they were a little better marked as to which bit is which bit, but a simple look up does the trick.
I would suggest to anyone to get this bit set and the carvewright machine if you want to explore and have fun while doing it. I now own 2 machines and could not be happier! Carvewright website is an awesome place to get fast easy answers to your questions.
BTW, Amazon was a super place to make my purchase too. They are always helpful and speedy. What more could a girl ask for? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good but a few notes of caution. After using this for a bit I am revising my first review. Overall, the product works well and glad for the purchase. However, if you buy this you should do a bit of "inventory" first.
1. Despite having lots of rulers, mine were not accurate and were off by about 3 mm or about of an inch. Ok, technically it is 3/32 of an inch, but you get the idea. Knowing this now I have not problems with cutting. Not knowing it before led to some frustration b/c my tape measure and the cutters rulers were not equal.
2. The cutting guide. Again, similar problem. Despite having a notched guide to line up with over your lines, they too were off by about . So, instead of the cut just dropping out I had to initially re-cut the corners.
3. If you are a visual learner there is a Youtube tutorial. The company doesn't tell you this with the info they ship, but it is worth watching a time or two. It's not long.
4. The handles used to dress the blade are awkward - to me. However, you get used to them quickly, so not really a big deal.
Though it should without saying make a few practice cuts with some mat board or even paper to get an idea of how everything lines up and if you have to adjust your measurements. Other than that as long as your blade is sharp you'll be good to go. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Lettering. I bought 5 of these letters to show our last name on our house. This wood looks flimsy and delicate to handle, but it is not....the letters are very tough as we had to drill a hole in the center of each of them so we could screw them into the facade of our house, and even our drill struggled a little to get that done....that's how tough the lettering is. This lettering is about 3/8" thick. All you need to do is sand down the lettering a little to remove all the frays of wood from their router usage, then we used a red mahogany stain which the letters soaked up evenly and quickly. After 24 hours of drying time, we then used a gloss clear coat to protect them and let them dry another 24 hours. The 3rd day we attached them to the facade of our house......beautiful and so cool looking!! Highly recommended! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Tiny, tiny Heart. When I order this product I didn't realize it was so small. I just looked at the picture (amplified 400%) of the heart and ordered. Now, I was able to take a measure tape and check the size listed on the product description....1/8 of an INCH.......and it is ! (Even the picture of the heart on the package shows a different size! ) ....check the picture.
So, there is nothing bad I can say about this product since it works perfectly well. This review is just to let you know about the real size of the heart. To give you an idea........ If you punch the heart, it will fit INSIDE the dot you can make with a regular 3-hole puncher!
If you're looking for such a tiny heart, then this product is for you. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for tie dye. I got the 8oz bottles for tie dye and I'm very happy with them. They are a prefect size. Small enough to be easily handled even for young kids but big enough that you're not constantly mixing more dye. The size of the holes is just right to get a nice steady stream of dye without squeezing too hard without being so big that it's difficult to control where the dye goes. I saw some complaints about leaking. I can't really speak to that. I've had enough bottles leak in the past that I always wrap the threads of new bottles with teflon tape before I use them just to be on the safe side. With the threads wrapped, they did not leak even when vigorously shaken. I like these bottles better than the ones I ordered from a large, well known tie dye supply retailer for roughly the same price. My only suggestion for improvement is to include a few extra little red caps, or offer a way to order extras, since they are small and tend to go missing (lost in the grass, fall down the drain, etc.) All in all, these are a great choice for tie dye and I am seriously considering replacing the rest of my dye bottles with these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pretty but Strong. I donate printed duct tape to the Wildlife Center of Virginia, where it is used to create padded areas on the wings of Bald Eagle patients who are recovering in flight pens prior to release. These bumpers, as the staff calls them, go on the area of the wing that corresponds to a human wrist, an area that eagles in pens often brush against the screening during practice flights. The staff likes to use the printed tape, which covers padding that is placed on the wings, because it helps them quickly identify specific eagles when more than one share a pen. The day this box arrived, it was opened, and some of the tape was immediately used to make bumpers. The staff was very pleased with it. If it can stand up to the strength of an eagle, it will certainly do a great job as part of any kind of project. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Total Fail on Multiple Levels. This item is described as being .1" thick, but in reality is only .01" thick. That means it is ten times thinner than what is being advertised here. As if that wasn't bad enough, it was shipped in a flimsy bubble-wrap envelope which is too large to fit in any normal mailbox without folding it, then sent via USPS which insures the mailman WILL fold it in half and cram it into your mailbox. This in turn causes the metal sheet to be folded in half and ruined. You will not be able to fold it back and get it smooth again, so if you need a smooth sheet of copper for you project this will arrive in an unusable condition that is damaged beyond repair. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best Fabric Glue on the Market. I've tried all the dominant brands, and this particular glue is the best for working with textiles. I've used it for leather, shiny fabrics, stretchy fabrics, etc. It dries clear, and dries quickly. Items are washable thereafter. Things that were glued stay glued for years. Great for Halloween Costume assembly. I prefer this glue to Aleene's other products. I am chemically sensitive and disagree with the reviewer who complained about the aroma. Also, this is very easy to clean up from (kind of like rubber cement, just rub it and it comes off your fingers, or the kitchen table/counters where you were working). Also good for sticking seashells to plastic. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amazing product for a first time user. As the title says, I have NEVER used any sort of body paint before. I was working on some costumes though, that would need some black for work, so decided to give this a try. I can say its AMAZING. This is very easy to use, and lasts a long time. I did go and buy some setting powder to use after a first test, but even without it, it held a long time. It comes off super easy with some water and soap as well.
I have sensitive skin, and it didn't bother me at all either, another nice plus.
Attached is a photo of my 'test run'. Just wanted to see watch control you can have, and if it would bother my skin. Again works amazing, and looks great. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is the best transfer tape ever. This is the best transfer tape ever. When it arrived I thought I would not love it because it is not as see through as others I have used. You can see through it enough and I am completely sold on this product now that I did a side by side comparison of transferring an intricate vinyl pattern onto glass cylinder. The one from the name brand company was easy to see through but it was so sticky it would not release the vinyl smoothly. Since I printed 2 copies of the same pattern I decided to give this Best Crafts transfer paper a try. It was outstanding. Easy to apply to the weeded vinyl and the transfer was so easy onto the very same glass cylinder. I will never use the other transfer paper agin. Best Crafts 12" X 10' Feet Roll Transfer paper did just as it said in the description, "Easy transfer to smooth surfaces like sign stickers, windows, walls, ceramics, glass, etc"
You have a new customer in me! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great sample kit and awesome with the mineral base. I got this sample kit and the mineral makeup base directly from the company, but I wanted to leave a review here because, let's face it- everyone checks Amazon for reviews (and I couldn't find a way to leave a review on the making cosmetics site...? Maybe because I'm on the mobile page?) Anyway- sample kit is great! I have medium olive-toned skin and the first mini batch I mixed up was too light and also had too much red undertone (for a peachy look- not my skin tone at all!). I then went to the making cosmetics page and read the details on the colors and saw that one of the two I had used has red undertones. So I switched out that one (neutral beige, I think) for the darker Caramel color with honey beige (both have yellow undertones) and that was perfect! I used two parts base, one part of each pigment blend. I'm not a huge makeup wearer, but I've been wanting to find something natural that also gives a natural look- mainly just to even out my skin tone. The best way I've found to apply this powder (using the making cosmetics miner makeup base) is to apply with a flat-top brush. This is too cakey for me, so I then use a damp beauty blender sponge (I purposely leave it pretty moist) and blend it really well. Perfect, sheer coverage with a Dewey look! I then contour a little with my Pur minerals bronzer. Once that's gone though, I'll be making my own by just adding some of the earth brown pigment to the blend I've made for my foundation! Even in harsh, winter light, my husband (who has a very good eye) said that my skin looked beautiful and natural! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Gets too hot, tips are shotty. I got this because I loved the idea of making handmade signs with it. I bought this a year and a half ago and have used it a handful of times. And while it got the job done, it certainly does not make it easy. First, the tool gets EXTREMELY hot. So hot it melted the plastic handle. The finger grips are a joke. I used an Ove Glove to protect my hand and it was still too hot, I had to take many brakes so my hand doesn't get fried. Second, during the first use one of the tips I tried bent and made it nearly impossible to take out. I finally was able to get it off with a pair of pliers. This only added to how uncomfortable it was to use because you could only use it at a certain angle. (It bent the inside of where it screws in, not just the tip itself) I would say I have used this maybe 5 times? (Would use more if it was less difficult). But I just attempted to use it again and while trying to change out the tip, the base that screws in broke off so now I cannot use it at all.... I guess it was ok for the price I paid, but still disappointing that it was not easier to use and now not usable at all! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Solved a complex curved shape problem with this. Okay, this is pretty cool stuff. I'm building an experimental aircraft and the kit manufacturer had one profile for the plastic formed wingtip and a different profile on the forward wing skin. This left a small gap on the leading edge and I needed some method of building a complex curve form that I could in turn build a mold from.
Polly Plastics Silicone Molding Putty to the rescue. Kind of like working with silly putty; thoroughly filled the gap and let it harden about 45 minutes, removed it, and now I have a perfect form that I will next build a mold for an epoxy layup. Unfortunately it's too flexible for me to build a mold from this form, so I'll just use it to help guide the actual form.
I really appreciate that it didn't stick to either the formed plastic or the aluminum skin. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!! Great for punctures and scrapes... and covers peels and cracks ...
Our experience
I have a leather bonded couch... which I didn't realize as it was sold as real Leather.... until it began to flake and peel. Within a month we had spots as large as our head on the head rest area... while we would like to get a new couch , we are preparing for that and in the mean time tried this product.
The color containers are the actual product and there are several to choose from in order to mix your exact color. It's very easy to use and there is a YouTube link provided with instructions. Other than rubbing alcohol you only need a paint brush. My own reccomendation for blending and a small one that you will not be able to keep after.
My only negative is that while the color selection in each box is good the actual amounts are small.
Upon communication with the company (August2017) they were inpro was of. Holding larger kits and to specific colors.. but they immediately sent me 2 additional kits for free and free shipping so I could complete my repair. !!
They were good to follow up and not to bother me just to make sure I had what I needed.
Customer service like this is almost gone today in our sales world ... thank you !! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works best with thin fabric, meh with medium and up. So these are great tiny scissors....and they are very sharp....but they don't do what most people want them for based on the name. The "nano tip" really is very pointy but it doesn't have much cut power at the tip. Crafters should know that while these are great for small cuts they do not have enough edge or whatever it is to use those tiny end points to trim with the precision that they imply. Maybe I was using the wrong fabric with them or maybe I need to sharpen mine but I've had them for a while and while I do like them for my projects that require the precision of small shears the tip of the scissors is not where that precision comes from. I have to use more of the middle to get the cutting power I need. This is just my experience and I do think that they are a useful tool, I just wanted people to know that if they are looking for extreme precision at the tips of their scissors these are not for that when it comes to medium weight fabric at least. With thin and fine fabrics however they are pretty bang on. I'm talking organza and silks. When those little frayed edges stick through a hem, these puppies are the bomb. I think the description should mention something about that fact...just saying.
Tldr - great short scissors, the tips are only really useful for ultra thin fabrics.
ONLY USE FABRIC SCISSORS ON FABRIC!! NEVER FOR PAPER! That is all ^^ | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worth a try for any do-it-yourself type. I dream of having stonework around the front of my home as much as the wife does. We added up the cost of premade stone from Home depot and Lowes, cost put any stonework project on the back burner.
Every month or so we'd be at one of the home improvement stores and pass by the stones "Oh, that would look so awesome around the house." She was reminding me.
I ended up googling and watching youtube videos stumbling across The Mold Store website. Maybe its thoughts of producing our own stones for 90% less than retail price or making stones for pennies. The Mold Store pitches a business idea to all their mold customers and what the heck... if you can make some stone for yourself, you can make some to sell to someone else. Hmm...
The molds themselves are a hard plastic, and are holding up pretty good. I'll post some pictures if anyone is interested. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
10/10. I love this clay! It's really soft and easy to condition. When it has fully cured, it shrinks by 5-10%, it also turns a little translucent and becomes darker so, if you want to color it a darker color, I would definitely recommend putting VERY small amounts of pigment.
The clay itself takes 2-3 days to dry, depending on the thickness of the piece. For me, that's how long it took for my small piece to dry, but it can also depend on the current temperature in your area.
When you're DONE using the clay, make CAREFUL sure that you wrap up your clay reaaallly well in plastic wrap several times, and to give it extra security, I would recommend putting it in an air~tight bag just in case the wrap fails.
It was priced very well! On Etsy I found it for $20+ USD! I was really happy I looked on Amazon and purchased from this seller!
The delivery took a while, but I don't really care because I purchase overseas a lot and I am quite used to it and I expect it.
The only thing I would say I didn't like about it was the odor. I don't despise it, it just smelled a little funny. It wasn't really a huge problem for me, but I know that some people are bothered by smells.
So, all in all, I definitely suggest this clay, as it is pretty awesome! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wonderful Value for the Price. The colors are bright and pretty. My assortment came with orange and light blue which are unusual. I consider myself an expert on bracelet rubber band quality (being a mother who makes bracelets with them for my daughter as a new hobby). These bands stretch well and can be manipulated on the loom in intricate designs without snapping. No noticeable odor to them (which can be an issue). You will notice they are not cut uniformly (in perfect, even rings) but as long as they stretch well and don't break, you will not notice this when the bracelets are done. When making hair bands, these rubber bands do have a little tug to them so kids who are tender-headed may find them difficult to have in their hair. I will order these again when my supply gets low! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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