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If there was a minus zero category - this would be it . Prior to buying this I was using a very thin but rather hard piece of plastic that was on the back of an packaged item I purchased at the hardware store. I had cut it to size and used it between the checks to protect the next check underneath the one I was writing on. It worked perfect.
When I saw this item on-line I thought I would give it a try as it was labeled NCR (National Cash Register), thinking it would be excellent quality. BOY WAS I WRONG ON THIS ONE !!
The item Is made in China of the cheapest material you can think of. AFTER 10 SECONDS IT WENT STRAIGHT INTO THE TRASH.
I went back to what I was originally using. I didn't know how well I had the problem solved until I saw this piece of junk. Just go buy a hard/thin piece of plastic and just cut it to size and there you are. Problem solved. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
ARTICLE INCOMPLETE. Sizzix ITEMS NOT MENTIONED IN THE KIT ARE Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Flowers, Daisies (small); Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Flower & Dots Border (medium); Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Swirls & Dots (large); 1 Pair of Standard Embossing Pads; 1 Mylar Shim; 10 White Cards; 10 White Envelopes; 10 Ivory Cards; 10 Ivory Envelopes; 40 Assorted Samples of Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock; 1 Sheet of Black Rub Ons; 1 Sheet of White Rub Ons; 1 Rub Ons Applicator; 1 Sandpaper Sample; 1 Idea Booklet; 1 Instruction Booklet. JUST CAME THE Texture Boutique Embossing Machine...THIS IS REGARDING NOT What came INSIDE THE Sizzix Texture Boutique Value Kit | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Gives a crisp, clean cut even on thick material. When this scissor arrived I decided to do a "cutting comparison". People thought I was crazy as I walked around the office randomly cutting things with 2 different scissors. I cut paper and cardboard, plastic, and fabric. First I would cut with the Fiskars Amplify and then with my old tried-and-true scissor.
Both scissors were able to cut "normal" stuff equally well, but the Fiskars did a better job of cutting through thicker, denser items. The Fiskars was able to cut through the plastic case of a day calendar, a #2 pencil, a thick suede beanbag, plastic zip-ties, 3-ring binder, etc., but sadly the Fiskars was not able to cut through a penny or a metal paper clip.
The Fiskars also gave a cleaner cut when cutting through stacks of paper. When cutting through a 100+ page magazine the cut line from the Fiskars was straight and clean, but the cut line from my old scissor was twisted and jagged. With the old scissor the upper and lower blades separated during the cut causing the wad of pages to twist during the cut. This twisting gave the cut a fan-like look. But the Fiskars blades stayed together while cutting the 100 page magazine so the cut looked perfect on every page in the stack.
The ergo shape of the handle was also very comfortable. I had no finger discomfort even after cutting a company phone book in half.
So for just everyday tasks this Fiskars Amplify might be overkill, but if you have thicker, denser material to cut this scissor would be a perfect fit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Shiny, gold decorations. These are gorgeous party decorations. They are more plasticy/foil pom poms than most of the tissue paper ones out there so they have that very metallic shine to them, which I liked. If you are going for a softer look, then at least be aware of that. They come in a couple different sizes and a couple of them are a little more matte than shiny so there is some variation in the gold. You still have to put them together, but it wasn't too painful. They were actually a little better to put together than the tissue ones because they didn't tear as easily as tissue paper, but they will split along the cut lines if you're not careful putting them together. They were a nice addition to my party decor! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works great! Bad enclosure, no applicator. This was very good flux. If you solder you know how it works. It was a dark red colour. It did become very runny upon applying heat but it was still just fine. the packaging was less than good. it was just a press fit cap. I can guarantee its going to pop open at some time and it will be a wasted product.it also doesn't come with any sort of application tool. therefore it gets a three star. i need to know that my enclosure will stay closed without having to give it its own personal shelf. If you are very organized and will keep this out of a bag or jumbled mess, your going to love the product and the price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Well thats diapointing. I was excited to try this resin because in the description it said "minimal bubbles can be achieved by slowly mixing and pouring the resin." But that isn't really true. I tried several casts taking my time with each and still ended up with a LOT of bubbles. It seems to be fairly strong and of decent quality so if you have a vac then by all means go for it! But, if not look for something else. I found that the rank smelling crafting casting resin (<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Environmental-Technology-16-Ounce-Catalyst-Polyester/dp/B00172RK62/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Environmental Technology 16 Ounce Catalyst Polyester</a> you can get totally clear. But you have to cast outside or in a well ventilated area and store it in one until it's ready to demold.
I'm going to try a few more casts from it but it's looking pretty unlikely that I'll get a decent piece out of it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I have already recommend this product to other fellow loomers. So here is the scoop. I am totally hooked on looming. One thing every serious loomer does is make sure they have every color needed to complete the project. Now for me my latest projects requires skin tone bands. I was purchased several bags of the mixed skin tone bags from another vendor. However, the concern with the mixed skin tones bags was that before I could start a project (which required one or more colors in the bags) I had to sort them. Now with your bands I don't have that problem. I just empty the bags into the containers and I am off to start my project.
I found that your bands are strong and there is very little stretching to them. This is a quality product at a low price that I will purchase again and again in the future. I have already recommend this product to other fellow loomers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great color selection. Fantastic personal service. I cut "snowflakes" throughout the year. In the winter I make flakes, I cut elaborate doilies at Valentines time, flowers in the warm months, and various designs and words throughout the year. I wanted paper that was colored through and through and this is that. (Most origami paper is colored on the outside, so when it's cut, the color chips away at the edges.) Because this paper is solidly colored, it is good for kirigami.
This paper is a good value. Nice bright colors in a great array: black, brown, light brown, dark red, red, orange, dark pink, purple, lavender, forest green, green, light green, dark blue, light blue, sky blue, dark yellow, yellow, pale yellow, cream (and maybe even more colors). Paper is good quality. I do wish it were consistently a bit thinner--the dark colors especially are a bit thick for my purposes. Still, I'm happy I bought this.
One of the best aspects of this purchase was the personalized customer service. Business owner Susan sent a very nice follow-up email, and this personalized touch added even more value to what I feel was already a wise purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Handy Spray Adhesive for applique and other work. I LOVE this stuff! The last time I purchased it was from a local shop and was more expensive than this time. This spray adhesive is perfect for using my embroidery machine to do applique work. You just spritz a bit of this on the back of the batting and then the applique fabric to hold it in place while the embroidery machine stitches it in place and finishes it. I have used it many times. Since you use a tiny bit each time, the first can lasted me a couple of years (yes, YEARS!).
On the projects I've used this on, I've monitored carefully for residual stickiness, discoloring, etc, and I'm very happy to say there have been none of those problems... this stuff works like a dream!
Be sure you read the instructions, spray it away from faces and don't spray it where it can get on the floor or furniture, etc... I use an old Amazon box when I am spraying something to control the overspray, keep it away from my cocker spaniels and off my wood floors, and get it right on the project where I need it! Good stuff! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
One of the best products for organization. We just moved in to a much smaller apartment. I'm currently going crazy trying to figure out where to put everything. No storage space can afford to be wasted. And so I looked at my closet shelves and there is so much space up to the ceiling! Either you #1 stack everything on top of each other very high and it will eventually fall on top of you when you want that item in the middle or #2 you buy this product. I bought one in black for our walk in closet. I had a pile of purses, scarves, and belts. This allowed me to actually organize them into their own individual cubbies along with add additional things to this. I can finally find my stuff.
Also bought one for the hall closet shelf. It would not fit in there while open, so it would have been hard to get any organizer up there. But since this folds down, I was able to put it on the shelf and with some muscle open it while in the closet and on the shelf. Now my blankets, board games, etc. are nicely organized and I'm maximizing the space I have to the ceiling.
This product was a game changer and I'm so glad I found it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Overrated, potentially dangerous, expensive for what you get. I'm updating as of now on the scissors for just over three months. I have to say I'm extremely disappointed with these. All I do is cut very small amounts of cotton pads or of cotton bacon and they went dull inside literally a week - they then created jagged cuts. They're completely ineffective, they become difficult to collapse in on themselves and they're very expensive overall for a pair of small scissors. Honestly I'm not sure what usage these other viewers could have for these where they continue to work unless it's cutting a piece of thread here and there but anything beyond that like cutting paper or if you're a vapor then cutting cotton pads or cotton bacon is not a good use for these they just don't last. The stuff I cut is very very lightweight and I really expected so much more. They weren't very sharp upon arrival but inside a month they became basically unusable and they don't sharpen well off sandpaper.
Overall A very cheap scissor that somehow earned high ratings and can get dangerous to close after a month or two when they start sticking as you collapse them which can be dangerous for stabbing your finger, though since they're not that sharp I doubt it would do too much damage.
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Not exactly good at staying sharp. Hopefully they sharpen well on sandpaper. The design is fine and they're convenient but after a couple weeks of lift use on a few things like cotton they're already losing the somewhat dull edge they came with. For the price it should be much better. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for weighted blankets. Used these to make a weighted blanket for my son. The first time I purchased them (not sure if it was from this seller or not) the beads seemed to be consistent in size and shape and came in a big 5 pound bag that looks like the photo. My second order beads seems to be a little lower quality, all of them were not uniform, but were still good. Beads were separated into 5 one pound bags and in another plastic bag. The difference in quality did not seem to have an effect on my finished product, and the separated bags actually made weighing out the beads for my project much easier. I always wash the blankets on the hand wash setting in my washing machine and hang to dry. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great value but a dud in here. The mangosteen and grapefruit is in my ensuite bathroom in small diffuser Bottle and I can smell it upon entering my bedroom, in a good way. Super pleasant fruity smell. Smells expensive, I bought a pineapple diffuser oil two summers ago for over 40 so this is a steal. The hibiscus is in my daughters room, also smells great just not strong. The Jamaica me crazy will go in my bathroom when this runs out, it's stronger smelling in the direction of fruity and islandy, I am neutral about it because it's the kind of scent you notice right away, it doesn't blend in with the home so easily. I'll probably use way less than the 2 0z bottle for that one. Last is the cotton smell, first sniffs smell like cologne and it's on the offensive side as im how will I fragrance my home with this. Maybe I'll use it to mask my cats littler box but I won't be too close to it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great trial pack for crafts. I love this trial pack! I couldn't decide which glue would be best for my projects, so I just purchased the kit to try them all before purchasing a larger jar. You get a great variety with this trial pack. I'm impatient so I have to say the quick and fast glue were my favorite but the tacky glue really didn't take too long to dry at all. I used the pack to make a piata using cereal boxes and tissue paper. The glue really held well and did not bleed through the thin paper which impressed me. I also used the glue pack to make some door hangers using cereal boxes and crepe paper. The white glue packs dried 100% clear which definitely made me happy as white glue showing would have ruined my projects.
If you are working on projects, this is an excellent way to test out Aleene's glue(all of which are amazing) to determine what works best for you and your projects. All of Aleene's glue holds very well which extremely important to me when making crafts. Overall I would recommend this to test out the different glued to find which one is best for you if you are unsure. If you aren't unsure, I would purchase the larger bottle of the one that is your favorite. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent Product for Larger Pieces. I have used regular Liquitex modeling paste for years but for this special project which is large and needs to be hung high I needed
the paste to dry as lightweight as possible. Regular modeling paste has marble dust in it which makes it quite heavy but at the same
time you can carve it or file it and do things which unfortunately the light paste doesnt allow. All your artistic visual manipulations must be done while you are working with it. Of course you can work in layers which helps especially if you require height. The best wood I found is Birch plywood and you get that at any Home Depot. I suggest also doing a coat or two of gesso before starting with the modeling paste. Most of this info I am sharing was told to me from the Liquitex people on the phone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Had to try it now though & this stuff is amazing. I put it on with a dry makeup . I ordered this for my Ghost Halloween costume for 2016. Had to try it now though & this stuff is amazing. I put it on with a dry makeup sponge that I purchased at Family Dollar for $1 & it went on like a non greasy creme but when you touch it it's dry. I only needed 1 coat to look ghostly & pale. It felt like I didn't even have it on my face. Good coverage & not greasy or crackling off. My searching days for costume makeup is over. Shipped here soooo much sooner than expected. I'll be buying this in a few more colors. Thanks for the hassle free transaction. 100 thumbs up! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It works for candles and skincare products. I make candles and skincare products. I have to say, out of the many scents I have used, this one is popular with family, friends, and customers. It smells like dessert! And like other reviewers have already stated, it's not necessarily "vanilla" straight, as it kinda reminds everyone of something different like butterscotch, caramel, etc. Therefore, for a true vanilla scent, I generally have to purchase real vanilla beans and create either an oil or alcohol based infusion/extract. Still, this product has a uniqueness to it that people tend to like regardless of the "range" of scent it gives off. Also, I find that using this scent in my skincare products at approximately 1% of the total formulation gives enough scent without being overpowering, and no one has complained about skin sensitivity from this scenting product, either. Moreover, I am happy that it's Phthalate Free plus the manufacturers description for use states safe to use for bath and body products.
If anyone has a question regarding my opinion or experience using this product, please feel free to ask me! Cheers! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for pruning small rose shrubs. I just finished a slew of pruning with my newest tools from #happyhydro and #BevilleGardens!
Both tools are solid, well constructed, and have precision blades along with gentle spring action that make rose pruning effortless! My roses will be booming soon!
#Roses #RoseGardening #WifeSkills #homemaking #greenthumb #proverbs31woman
I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an unbiased and honest review, All opinions expressed here are my own. I am not affiliated with this company and make no promise of a good review in exchange for product discount. Federal Trade Commission Disclaimer: I received this item at a discounted price with that understanding that I would provide my honest review and unbiased opinion via a review that I would post to this site. I am very much dedicated to providing high quality, honest and thorough reviews and plan to update this post in the future if my continued use of this product causes my critique to change in any way. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Product. This stuff is really cool. When I bought it, I was half afraid it would be poor quality and I would end up with something that looked like it was made by a (no offense!) child. I originally bought it to use for crafts for my wedding. That didn't happen, but it was still just fine when I finally opened it a year later. I used abut half of the package to copy a skull shaped jello mold that was cracking. I love Halloween and liked the mold, so being able to save it in some form was nice. Once I'd filled in the mold with a decent layer of clay, it took about two days to completely dry since the outside wasn't able to touch the air due to the plastic mold. The result turned out perfectly and is quite sturdy despite the size and thinness of the shape I made. It was easy to sand the edges and I'm confident that if I ever decide to dress it up with some sort of finish, it will go on nicely. The clay was easy to work with and didn't get grimy and discolored. The result is now wearing sunglasses in my kitchen. I would absolutely buy this again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy, But Expensive. I've never bought this stuff before and found it off of PInterest or something and thought I would give it a try. My iPhone's cord was frayed and I didn't want to pay what Apple was charging. Anyway, one little pack of this was able to do the ends of 5 parts of cords, rather than just 1. So, even if it is a bit pricey for so little of this putty like thing, each small amount covers quite a bit.
We haven't used it on anything but cords, so I cannot say for anything else. But, hopefully this will help save or prevent some other cords from wearing and needing replacement, so I'm okay with the what I think is a steep price. We let the putty stuff cure overnight and it's great. It feels like plastic after it's dried (maybe because it is). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good, but can't hold a lot of stitches at the same time. I bought this hook at a local store since they didn't have an aluminum one without the grip in this size. The grip is nice and the hook is comfortable to hold. However, I bought this hook to make a pattern that specifies a size L hook and uses 2 strands of a thick yarn. Making a chain and single crochet stitches works fine with that amount of yarn, but I barely have enough room on the needle to make a half double crochet (6 strands of a very thick yarn). I keep trying to push the stitches down the hook to give me more room, but the handle grip doesn't let me. I've had to order another hook without the grip so that I can continue this design. So, in summary, it's a nice quality hook, but be wary if you need to have a lot of yarn on the hook at the same time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Inexpensive, rather well designed, and elegant. Their major selling point is portability, though. Not performance. I liked the design and portability, so I got two of these.
They are 5.3" long, and 0.55"x0.55" wide. Perfect for a pencil case, purse, or bag.
When closed, it is very smooth. The cap is flush with the handles. It clicks in place nicely.
One handle has a groove on the inside, the other a ridge, so when closed, they interlock and stay put. It will not open accidentally.
It also has a pocketclip.
Upon removing the cap, the scissors spring open. There is 1.5" of cutting surface. The handles do not have any finger dimples to assist with control, so you will have to get used to operating them.
The downside is strength. These are rather thin, and the spring is a thin wire, running across one handle, coiling around the scissor pivot, and running down the other handle. It does work as intended, but it does not inspire confidence. It would be better to have a thicker wire.
These are thus limited to paper, plastic wrapping, threads, etc. Nothing a much smaller, folding pair of scissors would not be able to handle.
Having said that, these are inexpensive, rather well designed, and elegant. Their major selling point is portability, though. Not performance. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
DO NOT BUY FOR TRUE RED! I bought for soap making in melt and pour. GREAT COLORS. I was looking for a true red, and when I saw the beautiful red I immediately thought I had found it. As the title states, and in multiple areas, you will not get a true red. You will get a really nice orange. So with micas, do not be deceived by their color in the pot. Rather, whatever colors are in the title that is what you will see when your soap base melts.
I'm still experimenting with figuring out micas. I make soap in molds so I do not do the loaf of soap. But the amounts of micas are perfect for me because I seriously need just a tiny tiny amount to dilute in rubbing alcohol and then add to my base. Decent set of colors to try out. I have Prime and within two days I got it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Really Works. There aren't a lot of times I want to remove labels from something but when I do I really hate all the scraping and soaking I was doing previously with often undesirable results. I did a search for "label remover" and found this product. Based on the reviews I decided to order some even though the cost is rather high. I love it! It works really well to remove even the previously impossible type of adhesive labels from everything I've used it on. I know it's expensive but I bought this bottle a year and a half ago and still have over half the bottle left - how often do you really think you'll need it? I'm happy with the purchase and will order more when I finally run out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent scissors with one huge flaw. These scissors work really well, the spring action is very smooth, the grip is comfortable, and the blades are the perfect size for general use. By general use, I mean opening letters, cutting gift-wrap, cutting strings, etc. These are "not" intended to be kitchen shears, or gardening scissors. These scissors are created for delicate and fine tasks, with a good build quality. The scissors come with a blade cover made of white plastic, it is a pretty tight fit in the beginning, but after a while, it fits easily when installing or removing this cover.
Anyways, there is one big downside to these scissors, and that is the "lock" used to close the handles/blades together for storage. The "lock" is a switch that you slide/push forwards or backwards to lock/unlock. The problem is this lock is extremely rough and hard to move. I am a 6'1" 210 pound male and it was "harsh" for my hands and required "some" decent effort. I can tell this lock will definitely be a problem for seniors or people with RA, Osteoporosis, CTS, etc. My 5'1" wife who is 110 pounds, went "ouch! d**m this is hard to lock" after a 5 second struggle with the switch. That sums the lock up. (-1 Star)
Finally the lanyard is handy for hanging the scissors somewhere.
I can only give these scissors a "Buy if this is the only option available" rating. But I have to be fair, besides the lock issue, the build quality is amazing, the blades are sharp, the spring action is smooth and buttery, You don't necessarily need the lock, because the blade cap can also hold the blades closed. I would rate these at 3.5 Stars, but I'll be generous and round it up to 4 stars because they do cut very well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I have been very happy with this purchase. I have been very happy with this purchase. We are currently in contract negotiations and our team exchanges a lot of papers with the opposing team and I need to keep them organized and quickly available for reference. I didn't want to lug a huge three hole punch around, and found if I waited until the end of the day to hole punch my papers to file them they were in disarray and out of order which took me a long time to sort out. This has been the perfect solution. It makes clean punches through small stacks (<5 sheets) without any hanging punches. It also fits right inside my binder on the three rings and is always handy. So happy with this purchase! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
PERFECT. Great little hole punch - small enough to fit in your pocket, and can punch ~3 thick index cards at once (I haven't tried paper-it can presumably handle 3-4 pieces of regular thickness paper). The collection reservoir can easily hold 40-50(?) little holes, and it has NEVER inadvertently opened up on me spilling little dots everywhere. After emptying, I know the collection reservoir is securely shut because it clicks. Every couple hundred punches it may jam, but what hole punch doesn't? To fix it, just squeeze it as if hole-punching something and it fixes itself every time. A fun little bonus: there is a 2mm (diameter) hole on one of the metal sides which is useful for storing this handy little tool on a keychain, string, binder keyring, etc. I am VERY happy with this purchase and even though my original is still working perfectly, I will buy another to have a spare. The colors are assorted; I received a royal blue one. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not Good For Use With Thick Cardstock Paper. This scoring knife didn't work quite like I hoped. I'm a graphic designer who creates greeting cards. Instead of using an exacto knife to gently slice down the middle of my card for easy folding I figured I would use this tool insteadto prevent myself from accidentally cutting too deep into the paper. Well, this product doesn't work great on thick, high-quality paper. I always print on Office Depot's "110 lb silk cardstock" and this tool didn't make folding that type of paper any easier. I had to use a lot of pressure and run it along the fold line way too many times to create a good crease. Then, it only created a rough and jagged fold. I wound up going back to my exacto knife and just gently creating a slicethat didn't cut through the paperto create a more crisp, clean fold. I only recommend this product to those using standard copy or construction paper, nothing thicker than that will work. (I will try and upload a photo as an example at a later time, if I'm still able.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product... IF USED PROPERLY. First off, I purchased this product at The Home Depot as I needed it immediately. I've used many resins in the past and this one seems to be up there with the ease of use, consistency of the product, etc.
If you follow the directions as if your life depended on it, then the product will work as advertised. Make sure to use TWO separate mixing containers to mix the product together. This may seem trivial, but it is a necessity! The resin and hardener MUST be fully Incorporated together in order for it to work properly and dry. Also, make sure that you are mixing together a very precise one-to-one ratio. I cannot stress this enough! Lastly, make sure you have MORE mixed product than you will need to pour. If you under pour, like a certain review that I saw, you will have disastrous results every time. The only way to correct an under pour, is not by simply pouring an additional amount to cover the low spots, you must pour an entire new surface above that, enough to fill in the low spots and then cover the surface by an additional 1/16", at least. The idea would be to create an entire new surface above the initial cratered surface that you created by trying to spread the product too thin. Make sure to measure your surface and have enough product to coat the surface to your desired thickness. The bar top in my picture is about 11 square feet. Therefore, to have adequate coverage, I mixed together two boxes of the one quart product, for a total of 2 quarts. Each quart covers approximately 9 square feet at 1/16" thickness. I initially poured about 3/4 of my total mixed batch, spread the product over the bar top, and then assessed the need for any additional product based on how the coverage was after the initial pour. If I needed more to cover adequately, then at least I had it! Its better to have more than less! If in doubt, buy extra! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome scissors. Forget the $15 -$25 scissors that I used to buy. They may be made with fine German steel and have nice sort grips. After a year or so, they are just old scissors. I have not had these Scotch scissors for a year, but I have had a pair for 9 months. They work just as well as this brand new set. I bought this additional pair so that my kids quit stealing mine and my wife would quit stealing them from the kids. We've all discovered that cutting is actually fun again. Makes me wish I was still a kid in school. Where have these scissors been for the past 20 years? Non stick surfaces have been around since the 60's and 3M made them. I'm glad that they finally combined their high quality non-stick surface with light weight, sharp edge retaining metal. It's amazing technology. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Dull & Disappointing. These look like the same carvers I've bought from Blick in the past, and unless I'm wrong, I'm sure they are. The last set I bought was about 10 years ago, and I've ground them down to nubs, but this new set isn't even as good as my old ground set. The U gouge is only sharp on one side -- the other side skips across the wood. The V gouge is fine if you cut with the grain, but against the grain, or on a curve, it just slips across the wood. Terrible AND dangerous. I hate giving bad reviews, and I'm hoping this will help the seller do some quality testing because (again, assuming these are the same ones I've always used) they are a decent set. With shipping the set was $60, which was a mistake, but I figured it was worth it to get fresh blades, but now I'm disappointed. Hopefully I can sharpen them to where they are usable. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent Glue. I've never bound a book before or used this glue before. After reading the reviews and questions I decided this was the glue to try. I'm very pleased with it. I'm taking off old covers and recovering. I learned quickly this glue sets and dries quickly so make sure to work quick. Also use wax paper between the cover you are gluing and the rest of the book, otherwise you'll glue the new leather on and several sheets of the book with it. You must also be careful not to spread the glue so it covers the paper edges because it will glue them together. After letting dry for 24 hours the glue is clear and very sturdy. It reminds me of Elmers glue when using it but it sets way faster.
I squeeze a little into a container and then paint on with my glue brush. Be sure not to use too much or let it sit for very long because it will start to harden in the container. It cleans with water. So I rinse my container and my brush thoroughly. It comes off with no trouble and rinses clean.
My only complaint on this glue is there are no directions on the bottle for things such as setting time or how to clean. For newbies like myself if there wasn't questions on Amazon by other shoppers I'd been at a loss as to how to really use this glue.
If you are binding a book, get this stuff. I'm putting leather on the books I'm doing and it sticks like nobody's business. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Thanks, fellow reviewers. This was an expensive item, but I had a very specific need and I'm relatively certain this is one of few items that would've met our requirements. I only knew it would based on other reviews, so thank you to everyone who has reviewed! Yes, this is not your standard glow-in-the-dark tape, it's more like a pliable plastic that you can tear off and (successfully) affix to surfaces. And it does indeed work just by charging via ambient light and then it last at least 8-10 hours brightly and safely. Can't believe I'm saying this, but it appears to have been worth the hefty price tag. Am using this in a very dark bedroom to mark furniture that we were worried about stubbing out toes on at night in a cramped layout. Very important that this stay illuminated throughout the entire night, and this has functioned perfectly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
For crafty purposes better than strength. I saw this roll of duct tape at Target in the "reduced" shelves and picked it up for my niece who is in Law School and is still a Justin Bieber fan. It's cute with the repetitive graphic and for a fan, it's a fine product. I personally wouldn't recommend it for sealing your ducts, but for making items like a lightweight wallet or revamping your Kindle case that's torn or become boring, remember that a single roll is 10 yards (that's 30 feet) of tape which is 1.88 inches wide. I know that my niece will have fun in her brief spare time using this tape. The purple is more of an orchid color and Justin's name is in a simple regal gold. The graphic is very crisp and clear. Imprinted on the tape is, "c2012 Bieber Time Merchandise, LLC." | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
No more cheap flimsy glue gun for me. I was told about this from a friend to get this type of glue gun because it is weighty and will not fall or tip over. Glad I listened. It seems as though this one I received May have possibly been used and replaced back in the package as it was a bit scratched and showed signs of some dirt on it, but I have used it and it seems to work fine for all I have used it for. Also like the fact that it glues fast and I haven't gotten burned once from it. Another good feature is it has a rubber tip on it, so the glue doesn't burn on the tip like some of the smaller glue guns do. I would recommend this glue gun to all you crafters out there. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great ECO-friendly produce bags. I used these at the market on Saturday, and they worked great. I love all 4 sizes. My only suggestion is to maybe add one more bag to the set (or make it an option to add on to the set). It would be something taller and narrower than the largest bag. I was purchasing celery and fresh organic black kale and carrots with the tops on them. The kale and the carrots went over the top of the bag so I had to fold them over to make it fit. It's no big deal to do that, but it would be perfect if there was one more bag was just for long and narrow produce like swiss chard, celery, black kale, etc.
I loved everything about these bags -- you can see through them and also pull them closed. It was nice using my own bags for my produce. They were to easy to shake out after I got home and removed the produce so they were all clean for the next grocery trip.
This modest purchase helped me save from using 4 plastic bags this week and every other week! I'll buy more so I'll be saving at least 8 of them a week from now on." Imagine that many less plastic bags in our environment! It's a win-win situation. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product, great customer service. I love this product, it really worked like a charm on my slippery character shoes. They were not difficult for me to apply, even on a last minute 1:00 am first-time attempt! I really recommend making a paper pattern of your shoe, rather than just tracing onto the suede though. The first shoe I just traced, and it worked fine, but it was a little hard to trace the arch of the shoe. The second shoe, I made a pattern, and that shoe came out cobbler perfect. On the first shoe, the edges were slightly rougher, but not enough to make even a perfectionist like me re do it ;) I followed the instructions to wear them a little and put weight on the new sole, and they held up perfectly to 4 hours of vigorous contra dance the next day. They really look great, too - just like a new fresh pair of shoes :) These character shoes had been sitting on my shelf since my first sad time of trying to dance in them, the slick sole was downright hazardous to my health! Now, with my new suede soles, they are perfect. I saved the pattern so I am good to go whenever I need to replace the sole. I bought the 3-pack, since it was such a better deal financially, and I have a great note about the seller. When my order promptly arrived, I was dismayed to see only 2 sheets of suede in the pack marked 3 pack. I had a sinking feeling, since the company would really just have to take my word on it, and I had waited several weeks before I opened the pack. To my great pleasure, the owner answered my email the very same day apologizing for the error, and said she would replace it. I received the missing sheet of suede in the mail a few days later. I was so pleased with how simple and perfect this stick on suede worked I would have favorably reviewed it anyway, but the customer service I received was just icing on the cake. Highly recommend! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
First piece of true Amazon JUNK. I shop often off of Amazon for wide varieties of merchanidse, most orders run a few hundred dollars, and this is really the first disappointment big enough to take time to write about. With Christmas coming up I felt I should warn folks away from this wreath hanger. My "heavy-duty" wreath hanger (exceedingly flimsy) was from "7Gifts" but sent directly from Amazon (pay close attention to who the supplier is as they vary daily and range in price from $1.84 on up). I overpaid $8.40 three days ago for the same item advertised today for $1.84 (just noted already back up to $7.77 as I type this), but would not have paid 50-cents for it had I seen it in a store...ugly, cheap, flimsy, all spot tarnished/stained...it arrived an hour ago and is already in my garbage barrel. Not worth the hassle & cost to return. Wanted to warn others. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Terrible. Deserves Zero Stars. I call this "The Glue That Almost Ruined Mother's Day".
I like to do DIY crafts for presents. This Mother's Day, my plan was to turn some empty glasses into votive candle holders with glitter on them. I thought that, for something like this, I should use an adhesive spray to put on the glitter. Hoo boy, was I wrong: buying and using this spray was the worst mistake I've made since a party I went to during my freshmen year of college.
The can is hard to aim, the nozzle gets easily clogged and then falls off. It's drippy, it's horrible, it's hard to get even coverage. I don't see myself ever using it again. My gifts were only saved because I happened to have some good old Modge Podge left. It's true that I haven't always been a Modge Podge fan in the past, but it's a staple of crafters for a reason and I thank heaven I had it to fix my project. Otherwise, my only Plan B would have been to run out and get some flower bouquets and they always jack the prices up terribly for Mother's Day. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It's okay but just okay. Well I used this on curtains that had 3 tiny holes on the curtain from a cigarette burn. The brown color matched perfectly and it did work but I also tried to fix a burn on my couch which was not a hole but it was singed, I did this before I went away for the weekend and when I came home the fibers were totally off of the couch like I never even tried to fix it. I am kind of guessing that it only works on holes and not anything else....if I am wrong please let me know what I am doing wrong? I put the glue on mixed the color and used the screen to shake on the color, looked pretty good at first but apparently came right offf and I don't know why. Anyway it is not a horrible product, patched up holed but does not work on a singed item only on holes as far as I can tell. I will play with it and see if I can get it right the second time around. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Dont waste your time or money. Its rare that I purchase something that Im so dissatisfied with. In the 5 years Ive been using amazon this is only the 4th, but man. I wish I could give this less than a 1 Star. It literally worked for 10 seconds before it clogged. 10. Literally. While I realize its common to have to help the glue stick down a bit at times, the whole convenience aspect disappears when I don't have the hands to hold my project and manually do what this item claims to do automatically.
Upon requesting the return I was given the option to return it for a free replacement, but for what? Its unfortunate this is my first impression of a surebonder...they should possibly reconsider that brand name if the quality they see as acceptable is this terrible. Guess Ill be heading to the craft store tomorrow to get one of those little cheap ones they have on the wall. Im guessing Ill at least get more than 10 seconds out of it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is great for a weekend activity. Wish I could give this a 4.5 - This gives you more than enough product for a weekend activity. They give you everything you need to make a bunch of smaller scented candles, or if you have the proper containers, a couple larger ones. Each smaller candles last a long time probably 10-20 hours of burn time (I am estimating as I burn candles almost all the time I am home but don't really keep track)
The only reason I took a star off is because some of the scents were 'meh' The seaside escape, vanilla, and love spell are AMAZING. I personally didn't like clean cotton or lavender. I understand some people will love these and hate the ones I liked. I wish i could have picked the scents in a mix and match style. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy to use, prefect for details. This apoxy is super easy to use and the work time is great for those like me who like to take their time with their work. I've only used it twice and have loved both outcomes. My only concern was one jar looked like it had already been opened. The product had been mashed around like someone had poked around in it. Aft first I thought nothing about it due to the nature of the product but when I opened the second part mixture jar the product in that jar was completely untouched. It's not too much of a concern for myselfbecause without one part tampered with I doubt I'm missing any of the product since it is a two part mixture and I don't use very much at a time anyways but I can see how others might have a deeper concern so I thought to mention it. I'm not sure about the effects of handling it because I've been sure to wear gives each time and I would suggest others do as well. I'm already looking for more ways to use it and and have considered purchasing other colors. I can't quite get the hang of molding and baking soft polymer clay just yet and have until this point needed something more permanent do this product had been near perfect. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy to move under fingers. Really enjoyable to use. Easy to move under fingers, soft is very soft and medium gets about the same way once you play with it in your hands but leave it to chill and it keeps a good hold of all the details. I bought NSP as well and as it does work good it tends to be very sticky, my tools are covered in it. This clay does not stick. I wish only that it was a more grayish color rather than this sicky off white but that is only a cosmetic preference. All and all I enjoy the clay. Hard would be a good option as well if it was offered. But if you need a clay, easy to apply and sculpt than I would suggest this. Making a cast will be my next steps to see if the clay holds up. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy Pre use Snips for Machine Embroidery & Quilting. These snips are just what I needed to snip threads close to the fabric without damaging my project. At first I was using them near the tip and thought they were not cutting as well as I would have liked. But then I started using the middle of the blades at the most curved point. This places the blades closer to the fabric to snip the thread at the base. Does a great job. I can get in really close to clip the top and bobbin threads for free motion quilting after locking my stitch. The cushioned grips are really an added comfort feature--warm and soft. Just get 'em!
April 7, 2014
After using these for a while, i find the serrated blade exterior to be a hinderance in some instances. Also the tip does not come to a sharp point. I'm can't imagine why the outside of the blade would be serrated. When I try to use it to get under the threads to cut unwanted stitches, the serrated ridges get hung up on the thread making it difficult to get the blade under. Same with the cut off/filed tip. I don't see why the company felt it necessary to blunt the tip. Customers purchasing this product would certainly know how to use scissors safely. :-/
I still recommend these snips especially for machine embroidery and quilting. But I do wonder if they are available somewhere without serrated edges and blunt tips. It would make my work easier! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Exactly as advertised. Bought this to make for my wedding (according to the information I found, at one point in time it was traditional for the bride to make the senbazuru for her wedding, so I feel that it's completely appropriate for me, since I am the bride - I was concerned about there being some kind of "conflict of interest" if the bride made one for herself...). It came with exactly the number of sheets it said it would (1020), 21 sheets of each color. The colors are beautiful, and the kit comes with the end beads and the string to hang the birds. The sheets are 3"x3", which is a little smaller than I'm used to, but that's just a matter of comfort and practice. I'm at about 50 right now! Only 950 to go! (PS - The maker of the senbazuru is traditionally supposed to finish within a year of starting in order to get the "wish." At a rate of 3 birds a day, you can finish with about a month to spare.) :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Versatile and easy to use. Using this tool is so much better than trying to make glaziers' points stick or hammer brads into the backs of wooden frames. The instructions are clear, and the tool is simple to use. It's a lot like a jazzed-up hand stapler that you load individually and don't need much hand strength for.
I mostly used flexible point inserts. (50 inserts are included, enough for about 8 average-sized frames.) To replace missing brads on other frames, I only had to twist the turret at the bottom to the appropriate slot and insert brads I already had...no hammering.
Based on my experience with the flexible inserts and brads, the rigid and multi-point inserts should be easy too.
It's so nice finally to have glass and artwork that stay in their frames. Wonderful! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect paper for rustic print making. I purchased this paper for printing in a letterpress class and was very pleased with the results. It has a nice weight to it that is thicker than computer paper, but more flexible than cardstock. When run through in the press I only needed one sheet of paper for packing to get a good imprint. I love the natural, brown-bag look, which had little perfect imperfections, and gave a rustic vibe to my prints. I printed in both black and white ink, and both came out very well. For the quality and quantity, I thought the price was a bargain and would recommend this paper to anyone who needs a sturdy and malleable craft paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great quality, will only use this for applying crystals. Love this glue. Works great and do not have any issues with stones falling off once glued. Regarding waste per other users - I glue a bit, then stone. I "waste about 3 large drops while I am gluing about 20 stones. Overall not very much is wasted. I allow to drip to scratch paper and have a tissue to wipe off drying drop if I do not come back to it within a few minutes. Need to cap/clean if not using for more than 10 minutes. Overall performance is superb. Highly recommended. I use a paperclip to flush the excess glue out - then store on the paper clip so any remaining glue does not occlude the tip. After about 2-3 uses, it fuses to the paperclip or the opening becomes to small to allow a good drop out. Have glued 1000's of stones at this point (skate Mom who makes/stones her kids dresses) and would not use anything else. Odor is a bit strong so only use for well ventilated area. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A little short... but still makes the cut. I received this packet of Craftopia Girl Girl Pattern Self Adhesive Vinyl at a discount in exchange for an honest review. The assortment of patterns was actually amazing. The product is listed as a 12x12 sheet, but it's actually smaller than that. I didn't notice this until I put the vinyl on my cutting mat. However, that didn't stop me from loving this vinyl. It was easy to cut, weed, and transfer. My letters were able to stick to my cut mat on the first try. That was a dream come true. I decided to use the vinyl to label the holster for my phone's belt clip. I've been using it for a few days and haven't had any issues with peeling yet. I would definitely use Craftopia Adhesive Vinyl again! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The materials seem to be high quality, no kids had allergic reactions, the paint went on nice and thick and rich. I bought this kit to use at my husband's work summer BBQ where all the families bring their kids and lawn games, and I figured it would be fun. The kids really loved it, thankfully the stencils were included because my friend (an artist) had agreed to do the face painting but she never showed! So it was up to me. I got by with the stencils and the easy tiger on the back of the box. I probably painted around 10 kids' faces, and some of their hands also. The kit seems of high quality, the paints were thick with rich pigments that really covered, and the glitter was well-loved all around. It was a hot, sticky, humid day and there was a bounce house, so unfortunately the kids sweat and smeared the paints around after a while, and came back to have me 'fix' it, which was fine, I just hope it comes out of clothing! I haven't had a chance to try washing it off my kids' clothes yet. 2 cons to the kit: first, each paint color has a little plastic film over the top (presumably to keep it from drying out), which served its purpose, but it took me no less than 10 minutes and lots of face paint under my fingernails to get those little discs off. They REALLY needed pull tabs. Half the yellow paint came off with the plastic film and I had to scrape it back in (again, getting it EVERYWHERE). It was no fun sitting there messing with that while a line of impatient kids formed. Second con - the thicker brush eventually came apart. I think a quick hot glue job will get it back together, and I was able to paint with just the end that came apart, but it was annoying. The bristles of the brushes are high quality, though. I received this kit at a discount for my opinion - for the price I paid, it was WELL worth it. Paying full retail price? Probably not unless they fix the paintbrush and little plastic discs by adding pull tabs. The materials seem to be high quality, no kids had allergic reactions, the paint went on nice and thick and rich. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Effective and Strong sealant for creation. I built a 9 foot tall tree shelf to use in our nursery. The base and shelving were repurposed furniture that we had saved around the house. We mounted them and built the structural supports for the trunk. Wooden dowels served as the inner support for limbs, and I used wire mesh to construct the shape of the trunk and limbs. It took over a month to add enough layers of papier mache to create realistic bark texture on the surface of the tree. Once I was satisfied and we painted the structure, I looked for a sealant that would create a hard enough shell to prevent the tree from getting trashed once the baby is old enough to mess with it.
This sealant was effective and strong. I added extra layers over areas where we will touch it frequently (inside shelves and hiding hole). I would have added more layers, but some areas turned slightly opaque/whitish from the sealant going on too thick.
I am thrilled with the result and look forward to building the next project! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
TOTALLY REVITALIZED MY RECLINER. This stuff is goof-proof! After sleeping in my leather recliner for over a year, post shoulder surgery, I thought it was ready for the trash. The place where my feet rest was almost devoid of color. The arms of the recliner were also scratched from my dogs jumping up on them. After reading the reviews for this product, I ordered it and received it a few days later. I used some learher cleaner/conditioner on the chair, then I used a sponge to apply the dye. I wiped off any excess residue and waited about ten minutes before sitting in the chair. There was no transfer of the dye on my clothes and the dye matched perfectly. You can't tell the difference between where it was used and where it was not. It just blended! I wish I had taken a before and after picture. I am so glad I do not have to be embarrassed over my recliner any more. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not exactly what's shown, but...... it's "ok. For $4.99 what do you expect?
I read the other comments and decided to take the plunge and buy it myself for my lady, and it's pretty much what one person said: the wood is not uniform and it's poorly made. Had they spent 36-45 seconds sanding it, it would have been better. Had they hot glued it straight and without glue bulging out, it would have been better. Had they used all light wood instead of mixing, it would have been better. Had they indented the letters rather than just ink'd the letters on, it'd be better. But, again -- what do we expect for $4.99.
I dangled between two and three stars and ultimately went three because it is just, "ok". Two stars would mean I don't like it, which I really kind of don't, but I'm going to use it on Valentines day. If I had an extra 3 days, I would just make the darn thing myself and it would look better, BUT, oh well. If you're in a hurry, this purchase is for you.
I've included a photo of what came out of the box so everyone could see what I'm talking about. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Dreadful Tool by Fiskars. Fiskars "Well-Rounded" Corner Squeeze Punch couldn't have a more inaccurate name! This tool sounds good, in theory - three different settings in one handy little tool! Unfortunately, it is exceedingly difficult to click from one setting to another, and one of the three options is completely locked off from me - the dial simply will not budge. If the two other options made acceptable cuts, I'd still be happy with the tool, but they don't - it doesn't matter how carefully I load my paper; this rounder eats unsightly divets into my paper about 95% of the time. I use my small trimming scissors to try to clean up the edge, and am able to make it look a little better, but it's hardly a nice rounded edge after that! Even when I don't get the extra divets cut from my paper, I ALWAYS have to use either my small trimming scissors or a fine sanding block to smooth out the cut. It's entirely too much trouble for what should be a very simple process.
UPDATE, 11.11.15: I replaced this junky little tool with the Aidox Angle Eater Corner Rounder available here on Amazon; I'm including the link below. Aidox offers a large 10mm fixed radius model as well as a small 5mm fixed radius model. I purchased the 10mm rounder; I've been using it for the better part of a year, and I COMPLETELY LOVE IT! The cuts are FLAWLESS absolutely every time - and for just $7 and change! As I write this, the 10mm Aidox rounder has received 60 customer reviews and rates a 5-star average. For those with arthritis or other conditions that can make punching difficult and/or painful, I can tell you that VERY little pressure is necessary to use the Aidox rounder. I don't have arthritis, but I personally find it far more comfortable to use than this Fiskars product.
Incidentally, Amazon also sells an X-Acto corner punch that looks very similar to my Aidox rounder. It is a few dollars less expensive, but it performs almost as badly as this Fiskars product. Go with Aidox; I can't imagine you'd regret it! Here is the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Aidox-Angle-Eater-Corner-Rounder/dp/B000WWIPEE/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1447289587&sr=1-1&keywords=Aidox+Angle+10mm+Eater+Corner+Rounder+Large | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice scissors. I've been having problems with my thumb joint and these were recommended as making it easier to cut. They do. The automatic opening action doesn't require you to use your thumb to force the scissors open. It makes it much more comfortable on the joint. They cut well. No forcing, clean cuts.
I think my only complaint would be that the blades are so long. For crafting, you sometimes want a slightly shorter blade. These are very large. Fortunately they are also light, so it isn't that much of a problem. They are maybe 2 inches longer in total in comparison to my standard scissors. (I usually buy the 3 pack scotch scissors from Costco) They are great for long cuts but not so much for curves. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice set, super easy to use. I really, really enjoy these looms. My Mom tried to teach me how to knit with needles, and I found it very frustrating. I recalled using a loom to make a scarf for a project when I was in elementary school, so I looked for something similar and happened upon this set. I started working on my scarf two days ago, and I already have about eighteen inches. I would say that I have put about four hours of work into it to get that length. And I probably would have more length right now if I had properly followed directions about using baby yarn. (You need to hold two pieces of thin yarn together; otherwise, the scarf will be very loose.)
A lot of the reviews have complained about lack of directions. The kit comes with instructions for making a scarf, and that's it. So far, I have found the directions easy to follow, so I don't object to the instructions the way other reviewers do.
The biggest flaw in this set, in my opinion, is the lack of a size G or H crochet needle. I have not reached this step yet, but one of the final steps for the scarf requires the use of a G or H crochet needle. Given that the set only has one pattern, and given that the crochet needle does appear to be an integral part of wrapping up the pattern, I think the needle should have been included in the set. I found a very inexpensive one at Joann Fabrics, though, so it won't run you a lot of money to buy one.
Overall, I am very happy with my loom! I highly recommend, especially if you find that you aren't good with regular knitting needles. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great tape - AWFUL price. I'm giving this product a thumbs down for the ridiculous price here. I actually buy this tape at my local AC Moore craft store for $1.99 a roll - sometimes on sale for less. The fact that it's being sold here for almost $5 is simply outrageous and I'm posting this review in the hopes that others will not be duped into thinking this price is "normal".
The product itself is great - if you're generally in the market for washi tape, be very wary of Tim Holtz brand washi tape because you've definitely got about a 50% chance of getting a dud, meaning a package with tape that's so overly tacky/sticky that the tape won't unroll properly, stick so much to the roll itself that you'll be tearing the paper and scraping it with your fingernails every quarter of an inch. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Lovely patterns . I have quite a few of these Spellbinders folders, and I've been using this Regal folder to emboss cardstock that I've been using for Christmas cards. They work great with my Sizzix Big Shot embossing/die cutting machine. Just follow the directions for layering -- these are just a bit "thicker" than the Sizzix folders
The best part of these Spellbinders M-Bossibilities is that you get two embossing patterns in one folder. You simply reverse the fold, and you have a different pattern. It's like getting two folders for the price of one!
Very happy with this one -- the two patterns are very elegant, and suitable for lots of different occasions. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
big bag, nice value. I received these yazycraft mini pompoms the other day in the mail. The pompoms came very nicely packaged and avoided any damage or tampering during its shipment. The pompoms arrived very quickly thanks to amazon prime and the speedy processing of the great seller. I ordered these pompoms for my licensed home daycare to use for crafts. We also use them with kids jumbo tweezers to use for small motor skills to pick the balls up and put them in a bucket. there are so many different things to do with these balls. They are a nice quality just like you would buy at most places. It is a large bag of 1000 so you get a ton of them. I am happy with my purchase. I received these yazycraft mini pompom balls a bag of 1000 for free or for a discounted price in exchange for my personal review and opinion. I personally rely very heavily on others reviews when I am looking at products to purchase online to see if they are the right product for me or not. Therefore I always try to give my most best and completely honest review in order to help others gain more information on products based on a personal experience. Just because I may have gotten the product for free or a discounted price does not alter the review that I give. I give a 100 percent honest review and will call out any flaws or bad products that I come across. Sometimes it is nice to read about others personal experiences with products rather than just reading about the product in its description. If you found my review helpful in any way at all please be kind and click the helpful review button located below. If you have any questions pertaining to my experience with the product please feel free to ask questions and I will answer them as quickly and the best I can according to the experience I had with the product. I would personally recommend these yazycraft mini pompom balls to others. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It's creativity.....bonded. This is the collage artists honey! Midge podge watervase sealer, glue and finish for furniture is the perfect medium for layering multi media elements upon a canvas, finished wooden panel, illustration board, ect....meshing multiple paper finishes into a uniform flat matte. I am a collage artist working with magazine copy, found objects, keys sequins and other embellishments, I utilized modge-podge for all of my multi-dimensional collage work, for doing decoupage on wooden boxes, antique glass vessels, mid century modern art glass and multiple types of veneers.....I find this product a little thin for paper on paper works...causing too much wetness and weakening the fibers, but it does offer use as a paperwork varnish or topcoat the durability of the finish is sufficient for multi-layer wet sanding and buffing to ace ice a gloss finish. I suggest using at least 8 thin layers, each dried for 24 hours , to avoid tacky pools. This is not school glue, it is not repositional, so be commited to your choice!
Pictured is a work in progress that I am using midge podge water assessed, glue and finish to create. It is made up of elements including tempura on wood cradled board, cut outs on card stock, newsprint, sequins, permanent marker and tissue paper, embellished with cooper beads and BA's-relief textures created by painting designs onto the board with midge-podge in a super fine tipped icing bag. The possibilities are as big as your imagination.
Find your inner artist with Modge-Podge!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not a "Doming Kit," just resin. This is a fine product, but the sellers have caused confusion by calling it a "doming kit." It's just an 8-oz package of Ice Resin. This resin is worth working with, and can produce lovely results. I've used the other resins out there, and this is probably the best, but using resin is a fiddly, aggravating process no matter how you do it. At first I was frustrated because Ice Resin never dried in the advertised six hours, but upon reading the fine print I realized that at the usual indoor temp of 72 degrees it is supposed to take a lot longer - and it sure does, up to 24 hours until it's not tacky. Still, you can produce some lovely results, and it's well worth trying. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful pompoms every time. I have a knitting club in my fifth grade classroom. We make hats for needy children in our county, and I bought these because trying to make pompoms the old fashioned way using cardboard was frustrating for the kids (and we were wasting a lot of yarn). These have been a fantastic solution. Once you get the hang of using them (and I had to have someone show me), they are easy and pretty much foolproof. There's no need to trim the pompoms down once they are finished - they are symmetrical and the perfect shape. Just make sure you tie the final knot really tightly, or the pompom will start shedding yarn. I use the green one far more than the blue one, but that is my personal opinion. I have bought a couple more sets as gifts. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This stuff is so cool. This stuff is SO much fun! I gave this to my granddaughter, age 12, and we made all kinds of things. She even made an excellent small statue of a horse. She figured out on her own how to re-heat the part on the horse she needed to attach a bit more plastic and then attach the already heated plastic. She painted a basket she made for her American Doll using Grumbacher acrylic paints and it easily rubs off. I've tried reading about it, and it seems you can paint the item with an etcher first - or you can also put a clear coat of something (like spray polyurethane) to affix the paint. We also mixed the acrylic paint right into the ThermoMorph, kneading it until it was mixed, reheating it when necessary to keep pliable until mixed in and made into the desired item. THIS METHOD WORKS GREAT, but is not practical for some applications, like painting her horse figurine where parts will be one color, and parts a different color. This is so much fun to work with. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent tools for detailed clay and carving work. I have gone through several of these tool sets and they have been wonderful to work with.
They are the only set of wire trim tools I have found (save for the xiem carving tools http://www.amazon.com/Xiem-Stainless-Rubber-Handle-Carving/dp/B00PEFA8QW/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1426391837&sr=1-1&keywords=xiem ). They have a variety of shapes for trimming and are fantastic for detail carving work.
I have not been able to find a set with these similar tools and really the price can't be beat.
The longevity of these tools (I find Kemper tools in general) can be slightly questionable depending on how you use them. This is my 2nd set in 2 or 3 years I've bought, and they do rust, and the "wire" and ribbon part of the tool can come loose from the "body". Still excellent tools | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very Permanent Adhesive which is SUPER Easy to Use. I was soooo resistant to getting the Yellow or Red ATG, first because of the size, second because of the price. All of my scrapping friends assured me that the size was not a problem and swore by this adhesive and dispenser. So, when the Pink ATG came out, and was available on a deal of the day site for a great price, I decided that it was finally time to try it out (I mean you can't pass up a good deal right?). It was a little awkward at first, getting used to the size, but that only took one scrapping session to get used to. What I initially disliked, but now LOVE is that the adhesive is VERY, VERY PERMANENT!!!!! I MEAN PERMANENT. Once you adhere 2 surfaces together, they are not coming apart! However, if you put the adhesive down but DO NOT adhere another surface to the surface you originally put the adhesive on, you can roll it off, like a snot ball. So there is an opportunity to remove the adhesive if you put it down in the wrong place as long as you do not adhere anything to it. The adhesive also lasts a REALLY long time, so you are not constantly buying adhesive! It is a big bang for your buck! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great all around crafting glue. **Always buy direct from a reputable vendor to ensure ensure the product has not been stored or shipped in a cold (40 or below) environment and ruined. It doesn't work well after that. This glue should only ship
in the summer to ensure quality product. Other sellers may not follow this protocol.**
"Art Glitter glue has a low freezing point and cannot be shipped to where the temperature will be below 40 degrees fahrenheit at any point between us and you."
- MayMay Made It
I use this on many crafting projects and even use it to adhere metal/wood embellishments. It works really well and is my go to glue. For anything really heavy, I use e-6000 jewelry glue ;) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Description is off, but what I got works nicely. First of all, the package I received looks nothing like the picture. What I received was not a dye, but more of a patch kit. There was no swab, just a little plastic applicator. The bottle is a generic white one labeled "Dark Brown", it is not the "Leather Restore" bottle pictured. It comes with a patch of textured vinyl to stamp a leathery texture onto the repaired area. It also came with a small container of adhesive and some backing fabric for fixing large tears. I didn't need to use the backing fabric or glue, I only used the dark brown compound (which if I had to guess is basically a slightly modified latex paint). It worked perfectly. I have a chocolate brown leather sofa that had some scratches from the cat jumping onto it. I just dabbed some of this stuff in all the scratches and scuffs, then placed the patch of leather over each area for a minute or so. You really have to look closely under bright light to spot the repaired areas. The color looked light coming out of the bottle but dried nice and dark, nearly identical to my sofa's color. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Well, I purchased this hole punch with the intentions . Well, I purchased this hole punch with the intentions of using it as a pinch to make pages for my planner that uses A5 pages. I should have looked at the reviews BEFORE, but of course, I waited until AFTER. I opened it and attempted to use it and quickly noticed that, even having it separate completely, it did not line up. I was frustrated because I was waiting for the punch to put my planner together. TRYING to save money by making my own papers for my planner, I have spent more money ordering a punch that ACTUALLY WORKS with the A4. I mistakingly threw the box away (my bad) so I will keep it and I will most likely use it in the future,....maybe. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fast Working Good Doing. Review from KawaiiInsider
I reccomend buying this product...but there are a few problems which aren't totally bad. I was struggiling trying to make my first mold because I couldn't find anything to put in the mold. Immediatly the putty dried out..I couldn't work with it...but soon I got the hang of it, and it started working really well. I will put a list of ways to use this product below:
The way I use it is this way:
First roll the putty into a ball
Take your object and push it in
Let it dry then release the object
Way Number 2
Flatten the putty
Texture the putty
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Very nifty product. Initially I bought this to fix a few vinyl/plastic model figures that were purchased from a yard sale. One of my friends introduced me to this product and well, I was skeptical at first. But, this thing really does what it says. It does bond very well and cures well on almost everything I've tried it on so far (I've plugged leaks, made rubber grips on some plastic tools and various other things).
For someone using this product for the first time, I definitely recommend reading thru the instructions then going to their website and watching a few videos. But it is very simple. Remove from packaging, roll it around your hands and you can mold/meld it to whatever shape your heart desires and it'll stick to almost everything. After curing, it does leave a bit of the rubber feel (slightly soft rubbery feel) so if that is what you want this would work great. You could also use a gently water/soap solution to smooth out the rubber prior to letting it cure for a smoother feel/appearance. With that said, I'll leave the rest of the review as a list of pro's and concerns I had with this product. It is, overall, a very nice and innovative product and would fit most users quite well I imagine.
Concerns:
+About a 6 month use by date
+Steep price for small amount of product
+Sticks on hands even after wiping with a paper napkin / towel and washing
+About 30 minutes to use it before it starts curing once you open the individual wrapped packet
Pros:
+Attaches to almost anything
+Easy to work with
+Cures as advertised
+Can mix colors to create almost any color tone you need
+Can smooth it before curing by using water+soap | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works ok but it is thin. Funny-home Round Cylinder Soap Cupcake Silicone Mold 5.8cm Cold Handmade Soap Silicone Mold
I got this to use for candles. I like making candles and usually I use leftover glass jars. But that means I have to either break the glass to have just the candle or just use keep the candle in the glass. Its ok but not as pretty. So I bought this so that I can just pop the candle out (when they are cold of course). This works ok but the material is a lot thinner and flimsier than my other silicone products. Once it is down, you shouldnt try moving it. It works but not the best quality.
Star Rating: When I do a review I always start out with 5 stars. Then if there is something wrong I will deduct one star and explain why. This way Im not just arbitrarily picking a number. I gave this 4 stars because it is a lot thinner than a lot of my other silicone products.
Disclosure: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. I did not receive any money and was not required to write a positive review. I do NOT ever give good feedback for bad products. Rest assured my reviews are honest. If you found my product review helpful, please thumbs up this review. This will make it easier for others to find the review so they can be helped as well. If you have any questions about this product or my review, please do not hesitate to ask. I can help you determine if this will fit your needs. Thanks for reading. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for Parties. I purchased this pom pom kit for my daughter's first "Sweet Shoppe" birthday party. Everyone loved them! The colors were perfect for the party and really made it pop. This kit made the whole process simple, hassle free. The sizes are already pre-cut, you can easily see when folding where to fold the paper and the ends are perfectly cut to form the flower shape. I have seen and tried homemade pom poms myself and they do NOT look the same. I hung the pom poms up in her room once done. A must buy for any girl party and/or room decor. I had everyone asking where did you get those?...did you make those?....I want some! =) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Followed all the guidelines, tried it a million different ways. Still fails to stay lit. I really want to like these. They're beautiful and wood wicks are fantastic. However, they don't stay lit. I soaked them in olive oil for over an hour. Then I positioned them in wax that I held at melt for about 2 hours and slowly cooled. Then I cut the wicks to 1/4" and light. They burn out within seconds. So I light again. They either burn out or hover at barely lit.
So then I re-melt the candle and double the wick... the added wick also soaked, etc etc. Light the candle and the flame lapped-up at 4" for a few minutes, then hovered at 2-3" high flame the remainder of the candle, which wasn't terribly long since the flame was so big.
Next candle... double the soaked wick and light. Burns out. Re-light. Burns out. Re-light. Burns out.
Try another candle and light the wicks. Burns out. Re-light. Burns out. Repeat endlessly until I rage-quit lighting the candle.
I want so much to like these. They look beautiful in a candle, and they DO snap, crackle, and pop like a fireplace... sometimes. Every once in a while. But when I can use an old t-shirt or even a paper towel and keep it lit better than these wicks... that's wrong. Very wrong. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Quite possibly "the last pair...you'll ever need. Though I've been using these scissors for only a few days, I'm rather impressed with the quality and performance of these "Super Shears". They really are quite a solid and hefty pair. The plastic handles are reasonably comfortable and easy to grip (I can place up to three fingers inside in the lower loop). The blades are very sharp and the cutting action feels noticeably tight and smooth While I've not cut much else but paper and cardboard so far, I can't imagine cutting through far tougher materials with very much difficulty. These German-made scissors boast a lifetime warranty and are clearly made to last. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wonderful Stained Glass Oval Cutter. I purchased an Fletcher Oval Cutter some years ago. The cutter is a very efficient tool to cut ovals (and circles) that are very consistent. I have found it useful to cut ovals between 10 and 23 inches. The cutter design limits the size of smallest oval to around 6 inches in length that can be cut with the device. It is important to make sure that the cutter is firmly locked to the glass via the suction cup mechanism before cutting. The cutter works well with smooth grass but would likely not work as well with textured glass. There are other cutters that are more cost effective for cutting circles but none that I could find at a reasonable cost that cut both glass ovals and circles.
I have cut 30 to 40 ovals primarily for fused glass projects and the unit continues to work well for me.
Stained glass ovals and circles can be tricky to free from a glass panel, suggestions for various techniques are available on Youtube. This is true regardless of the tool used to cut either of these two shapes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A great tool for crafters. This is a fantastic tool. I make toys for companion birds. This toy was recommended by other toymakers and lives up to all the praise heaped on it. This model makes 1/16" holes. It has a 2" "throat" for punching holes away from the edge of materials. There is an adjustable stop on the throat which permits punching multiple items at the same depth.
The tool had a chamber which collects the material punched out to make the hole. This chamber is securely fastened but easy to open for emptying. The sole weakness of the tool is the absence of an indicator to help with "aiming" the punch to make a hole in the desired spot. I affixed a tiny strip of paper to the tool's "head" and marked the location of the punch to assist with punching holes in the correct position.
The cushioned grips are easy to hold and punching holes requires little effort. I've used the tool to punch holes in paper, however I tested it on a piece of suede leather to confirm the claim that it punches sturdy materials as well as paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Quality and a lot of fun. I was really surprised at the quality of this item. I expected the plastic to be flimsy and the pegs to break easily. Not so! This item is made of thick durable plastic but not really heavy at all and the pegs are the same, durable and will not break easily. I already made two hats...so easily. There are lots of You Tube videos too showing many different things you can make. I'm looking forward to learning more. One thing to note, I did find the orange size to be more appropriate for adult hats AND for most kids of the mid to upper elementary ages. For some reason, when I made my first one on the green for my 8 yr old, it was really too tight...and he doesn't have a large head...just average. The orange was a perfect fit for him. That makes me wonder if the Pink would be more appropriate for the average adult or male adult.
In any case, this is a durable set, even the hook. Do yourself a favor though, purchase a metal darning needle. I knit with regular needles and circular needles and these plastic darning needles are cheap and break way too easily. I have some metal ones by HiyaHiya that I love. They are slightly curved and it makes "sewing" or tucking in ends easy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These feathers look nothing like the picture. I tried to be civilized by just returning this item and moving on with my life. However, this Amazon, LLC. product is not returnable even though it was just delivered a few hours ago.
These feathers look nothing like the picture. They are much darker like an espresso brown, don't have the same detail as the picture and are really small. I bought better feathers at the dollar tree.
I was buying items from Amazon back in 2009. The quality of items has taken an extreme decline. Then the fact that you can't return them? The worst products I receive are the ones that aren't eligible for return. "Not eligible for return" should be posted in large bold letters. One shouldn't have to search for that statement or wait until an attempt to return a piss poor item. I am so disappointed. Amazon, you have turned into Walmart. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Received as gift. Not nearly as good as Knifty Knitter. I received these looms as a Christmas gift. I had these on my wish list because I liked the colors better than the colors of the Knifty Knitter looms. I opened the package today to make a hat, and I saw that two of the looms had broken pegs, so this will have to go back. I have used my Knifty Knitter rectangle looms for awhile now and have mangled many projects to the point where I have had to remove the pegs from the loom to get the project off the loom. The Knifty Knitter rectangle looms have held up to this abuse. Looking at this set, I do not believe these will hold up, both because two pegs are already broken, and because I don't think the pegs are removable. These also seem far less sturdy than the Knifty Knitter looms. If the pegs are removable, I could not get them loose easily. I wouldn't want them to come off too easily, but even with a significant amount of elbow grease, I couldn't remove these pegs. I am not sure if they are meant to be removable, but removable pegs are helpful for disassembling a botched product, or switching out peg colors to help follow a specific pattern.
I will be returning this set and buying the Knifty Knitter set instead. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
it is wonderful. Exactly like wearing headphones. When the device works, it is wonderful. Exactly like wearing headphones! Sound quality is excellent. I use it to watch television and dvd's (with Phonak TV LinkS) and listen to my iPod, iPhone. BUT I agree with other reviewers. The least amount of moisture will kill the device. The first device I had rightfully malfunctioned when I accidentally got water on it. It was still under warranty, so OK. The second device I had, after one year of use, will not hold a battery charge and the green light will only go on momentarily. I have no idea why it is malfunctioning. Soooo... the device is apparently very delicate. I just purchased my third device-- I am Com Pilot dependent. In the future, when I buy new hearing aids I will research alternate hearing aids and devices because of the lack of longevity of the device. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Doesn't Work, Save Your Money. I bought this product at Office Depot hoping to fix a small tear in my boat seat. Once I got it home and took it out of the package, I noticed there was residue leaking from some of the small containers. All I needed to do was make some light grey, but half of the black paint color was hard and wouldn't mix properly. I watched a video online before I ever purchased so it looked pretty simple... The direction in the package were terrible... Once you add the adhesive to your color, the color will change... Says it dries in 20 minutes, I've been waiting 40 minutes now and it's still wet... Don't waste your time with the applicator that is suppose to leave a leather pattern on the treated area, it doesn't do anything but make a mess. Should've just left a piece of duct tape over the spot, it looked better than it does now. Save your money! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
If it's a ton of moss you want, they've got you covered. This moss was just what I needed for my Cajun-bayou-themed Halloween party. 5 lbs is a LOT (like probably at least 4 cubic feet worth??) We couldn't even use half the box hanging it up all over, but it was nice to have more than enough. It seemed very clean and fresh too. I did see what appeared to be a spider scurrying under a bookcase as I was pulling it out of the box, but I can't confirm it was from the moss and even if it were, I can't really expect them to guarantee a living giant box of moss will be 100% spider-free. I also appreciated that they expedited the shipping for me, as it arrived in plenty of time for my party. I do wish they'd included a tracking number but it came fast so that wasn't a problem. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Too fragile and tears easily. I purchased this to alter a box using a distressed metal technique. After using aluminum tape from the hardware store I thought this would be easier since the sheets are larger. I dry embossed it with a metal rivet embossing folder and to my horror embossing ripped it. After finishing the box using metal tools I had more tears, rips and holes that I would never use this product again. I'll gladly apply adhesive to something that would hold up a bit better. This product may be fine if you intend to do nothing more than color it but if you want to emboss or use metal tools, use hardware store tape or a stiffer metal. After hours of work I must now go back and patch all the holes and tears! I agree with another review. Use aluminum foil since it's cheaper! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works great.... Candle making tips included with review. Works great and makes really nice candles. There was a bit of learning curve and some techniques to work out.
First the mold needs to be cut for the first few inches on opposite sides. There is already an indication of where the cuts should be. Do got go too far down the length of the mold. The included rubber band is used to hold the parts together. Next, the mold needs to lubricated LIGHTLY on the inside. There are products for this, but I use canola cooking oil. It works. Just be judicious in the application. I use a single section of a 12ga shotgun cleaning rod with a swab attached for the purpose. It just needs a hint of the oil to work. The rod and swab are seen at the right in the photo.
Next, the wick needs to be threaded from the bottom of the mold. For this, you can buy a candle wick threading needle, or do as I did. Just use a pice of steel, aluminium, copper, etc wire with a tight bend at one end. I don't cut the wick and keep it threading through the bottom after each candle is molded.
Now, pull the wick up and tie it to a short length of skewer, toothpick, tubbing, etc. Here is where the innovations happens. I found it difficult to grasp the end of the formed candle for removal. Now, I cut an approx 1" hole in the bottom of a medicine cup...... the pictured one is from the CVS version of Robitussin. Any will do. It needs to be fairly flexible. There will be an once or so of wax in it after the mold. If it is flexible, you can press it and remove the wax to reuse.
Center the wick in the cavity of the mold, put a little tension on it from the spool at the bottom.
I put the mold in a Mason jar. Really, I use a real one, but anything to stabilize the mold will work. This contraption, I then put into a tin pie pan just to protect my wife's countertops.
Now, I put a small amount of water in the antique camper pot pictured. I put just enough wax for one candle into the Pyrex measuring cup.... Actually, a much cheaper Anchor from Walmart.... and place that into the pot, being careful not to overflow the water. Then I try to not get distracted until the wax melts.
Being very careful and slow, now pour the wax from the cup into the mold, keeping as near the center of the cavity as possible. Fill to the top of the mold. After a few minutes the wax will contract and you will need to pour more into the mold. I usually do this a couple of times and on the last fill I bring the level to near the top of the medicine cup. This process requires patience for nearly 10 mins. I know it is hard, but try.
Now the hard part..... walk away!!!!! Leave it for an hour. When you return, hold the mold in both hands and carefully and slightly twist the mold..... just a little to release grip of the mold on the candle. Now, remove the rubber band..... pull the two halves of the mould from the candle. Grip the handy handle made by the medicine cup and slowly twist the candle free. Use a sharp blade to cut the candle just below the medicine cup.
Voila!!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
yas gurl! slay. I honestly don't see how the bad reviews on this listing popped up, unless they got something other than the real thing. I first bought this sketchbook in a local store about 2 years ago and it has lasted me very well since then! The only time I have ever seen it bleed is if you use something heavy like a sharpie and go over it 3-5 times. The paper is "soft" for being thick, but it does not tear TOO easily, especially just drawing; I don't see how that could make it tear.
The cover protects the pages pretty well, and it does not have cardboard backing; the poly cover is on both sides.
It opens up just as you'd want a spiral sketch book like this to, completely wide and cleanly, whether you are on the first page, the last, or somewhere in-between.
This is a gud gud sketchbook, my dudes. yes henty!
Works good with Sakura Pigma micron inking pens, fantasia colored pencils/water color pencils in general, and soft lead sketching pencils. I imagine it would be decent for charcoal, but I do not use that media so I cannot say so for sure. (As I was looking at it in the store, another man did say it was good for that, tho.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It's not perfect, but I love it. My husband surprised me with this. I read the other reviews and they are mixed. So I will try and give an honest opinion.
I'm a huge Harry Potter fan so I was thrilled to receive this. Is it perfect? No. The metal finish is not the best. The metal edges in the design are very sharp in some places. But considering how detailed the design of the Hogwarts seal is, I imagine it would be difficult to have completely smooth edges. And yes, some of the cuts in the design are shallow and don't make as deep of an imprint in the wax, but this is a minor issue for me. The Hogwarts seal is very recognizable.
Anyone who loves HP would be happy to see this on a piece of correspondence.
The size of the seal is a tad larger than a quarter. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love this paper. This 24 pack of 12 x 12 paper is made to coordinate with the Blush Edition of Project Life. In the package you get 2 sheets each of double-sided paper. The paper is good quality, smooth, with clear and fun designs. In fact I did somehow get 3 of one set so I got 25 sheets of paper! I like that there are, in effect, 24 different patterns/colors to work with and I can't wait to start cutting them up and adding them to my Project Life Album. They compliment the Blush cards beautifully and I feel will work with some of the other core kits and mini kits too.
They come as individual sheets with a piece of 12 x 12 cardboard behind them. The front page tells which edition it is and shows a picture of each color/pattern. They are not padded so I'm still deciding how I'll store them; maybe just in my paper folder under the name PL Blush.
I would definitely recommend this pack of paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Absolutely Awful. I've loved Lisa Frank dearly since childhood and have bought more stationary kits and activity kits than I can recall, but this is a travesty. The candles were smaller than expected, and would not stay lit past 30 seconds or so. Absolutely do not waste your money on this, especially if you intend to give it to a child. The candle that is slightly more full was done by my niece. She was upset that she had done something wrong, so I did the next candle (thinking she had skipped something, or perhaps it needed more than a half inch of room to let the candle burn properly) and... Had the exact same result. I am beyond extremely disappointed with this terrible product quality- even the stickers seemed of a strange quality, and wanted to tear. This is my first Amazon review, and I hope it saves $30 for the next would be customer! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good for beginners, but not exactly square. Nice to have that much choice of colors at a reasonable price. It holds a crease rather well. It is great for easy models but for more intricate models it has some serious downsides. It is still a little bit heavy and worst, it is not perfectly square! Just a little inaccurate but for complex origami models this is still way too much and takes the fun out of it. So if you need a lot of paper for a reasonable price and only basic to intermediate models, this is a great opportunity. I use it for work with elementary school kids, and for this purpose it's perfect. But for advanced projects go invest in higher quality paper to not be disappointed | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome Weed Killer Method. I made a terrible mistake of planting a Clerodendrum indicum in the ground. I knew it was invasive but it was planted into a bed surrounded in all directions by concrete. Little did I know the roots would snake their way under a 6 inch concrete slab and pop up shoots 20 feet away! I immediately took it out of the ground but was not able to get all the roots and consequently more shoots are popping up.
I tried everything I could think of to kill the roots without harming other plants next to the emerging shoots, but to no avail. An idea came to me about using these tubes with weed killer in them and by golly it seems to be working!
I just stick a cut end of the weed into the cap, fill the tube with straight weed killer and attach it to the cap. It doesn't leak so it's safe to use right next to desirable plants. Just cut the stem of the offending plant at an angle just below a leaf node. I take a number 2 pencil and stick it through the hole in the cap to 'relax' it so it's easier to get the stem in. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very good wick for small candles, not so much for larger ones. These are pretty decent wicks for the number and price, but it loses a star for two reasons: first, these wicks seem very small and only burn a small area maybe 2 1/2 inches in diameter, so while these work great for my smaller jars, in my normal to large size ones I need to place three or more wicks to be able to completely melt the surface of the candle instead of creating a deep crater. The second reason is that whatever wax is coated on these wicks doesn't blend in with other wax, so while burning my candles I've noticed amber-colored globs amongst the rest of the pooled wax. It's not a real big issue, but it's the first time I've seen this happen and if you're using transparent wax the amber colored globs might interfere with the candle's look.
So it's a good product for smaller candle jar sizes, but if you need something that melts an area larger than 2 inches look for a thicker wick. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great price, product and company. I love the size because I take photographs, then I print them out to the size that I want. I use this paper to transfer my images on to canvas, watercolor paper or wood so I can paint. The transfer line is crisp no matter what ground is used. The paper can be reused. I am completely blind in one eye and only have 80% vision in the other. WITHOUT THIS PAPER I COULDN'T PAINT my realistic art. Yes I know that sounds dramatic but it is true. Without this quality paper I would have to become either an abstract or impressionist painter. That is not necessarily a bad thing but to continue as I have for over forty years makes my reality easier to bear. There is one caveat. If you press too hard you will have a very dark line. Great for me but you might want to trace with a light hand. Please see my unfinished watercolor. You can see the marks that paint by on the right side. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
making their own brews unless they start with this brilliant hot sauce making kit. Any hot sauce aficionado should not venture out into making their own brews unless they start with this brilliant hot sauce making kit! Eye-catching, creative and the end product is sauced-up taste!! This fueled my inner chef to start making wild concoctions to add even more flavor and creativity to my heat eating adventures - adding garlic-infused salt, jalapeno-infused balsamic vinegar, dried cranberries, bacon bits - you name it. They should include a name generating app for your homemade prize sauces!!! <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Hot-Sauce-Kit-Makes-7-Lip-Smacking-Gourmet-Bottles-Featuring-Heirloom-Peppers-From-5th-Generation-Farmers-A-Full-Set-Of-Recipes-Storing-Bottles-More/dp/B01F3ARIZG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Hot Sauce Kit (Makes 7 Lip Smacking Gourmet Bottles) Featuring Heirloom Peppers From 5th Generation Farmers, A Full Set Of Recipes, Storing Bottles & More!</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome clay with a few gotchas. I really love this clay. Its firm yet workable. Smells just like a brand new doll :-) Some people might be offended by the smell, I kind of love it. If you're one of those people that likes the way gasoline smells then you probably won't mind the odor.
Anyway, this clay is a bit firmer than others and has a really nice matte finish when baked. The clay is very matte in its unbaked form when compared to something like Preemo which has an oily look to it.
Word of caution. Polymer clays should not react to silicon molds. However, I found that this color of Kato will cause silicon molds not to cure. I was devastated when I tried to make a mold out of a female bust I spent weeks sculpting. Tried molding Kato white and transparent and those colors did not react to the mold. For some reason this color will react. Thats why I give it 4 stars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
5 STAR CUTS. I LOVE these scissors. This is my third pair. I cut very delicate , detailed, ornate snowflakes using inexpensive copy paper, very sharp , easy to handle scissors make the task a breeze . These scissors are my breeze. They are spring loaded , so your hands don't get fatigued or sore. They actually cut completely through a piece of copy paper that has been folded six times. The blades cut clear to the tips of the scissors, and the spring in this pair separates the handles so smoothly. I have two pair of FISKAR brand the same size, but they cut much stiffer and at times they have ripped the paper. These scissors are serving my needs very well. They come in a much larger size , that I also have .
Thanks for reading , BYE. ***UPDATE, JUST ORDERED YET ANOTHER PAIR .THEY REALLY ARE EXCELLENT FOR ANYONE INTO CRAFTS, LIKE CUTTING OUT FANCY SNOWFLAKES.
THANKS FOR READING, | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product, except for the misleading color. So I read all the reviews, bought this and tried it out. Prior to me purchasing this kit it was advertised as coming with gold wax. Not even 2 weeks later after I ordered it, it arrived, and I used 3 of the 4 wax sticks, they removed the descriptor of "gold wax" and now it just says it comes with "wax sticks" colors unspecified. So I guess they really do check these reviews every so often.
All of that being said, the wax works great, drips perfectly (doesnt catch on fire like some other wax candles I have used), and seals very well. I followed some other reviewers advice and left the stamp in a bowl of ice water between stampings. Just prior to stamping I would remove the stamp from the water, dry it off with a towel, and then stamp the wax with zero sticking. The cold stamp makes for great non-sticking wax sealing. I was able to get away with sealing 2 envelopes in a row before the stamp got too warm and started sticking again, then back into the icewater bath it went. It takes not even a minute for the entire stamp, handle and all to become ice cold.
I also found out, accidentally, that the stamp end unscrews so you can use different style stamp patterns with this thing as long as you can find the right size screw thread size (I haven't tried looking yet). Either way, I completely recommend buying this kit and I regreat nothing. Just be aware that the wax (at least the stuff I got) was a deep forrest green with hints of golden glitter. It actually looks quite elegant. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
REPAIRING CERAMICS. Elmer's Wood-Craft Glue is probably the easiest way to repair ceramics (such as cups, dishes, vases, figurines, etc.). It is probably dishwasher safe (after at least a week of curing)---but I can't guarantee that. It is also terrific for wood-repairs, as intended.
STEPS
a> If the ceramic is very porous (i.e., if a drop of water dropped on the broken disappears immediately), then slightly moisten the broken surfaces before you apply the glue (the water will pull the white glue into the porous ceramic material).
b> Apply the glue, and spread it evenly (perhaps use a Q-tip).
c> Firmly press the pieces together to push out any excess glue.
d> Use a little pressure to hold the pieces together until the glue hardens.
>>> For a broken-off cup handle, arrange the cup on its side with the handle up, and secure with rubber bands.
>>> For a plate roughly broken in half, securely tape the largest half (broken edge up) to a vertical surface (<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/ScotchBlue-Painter-s-Tape-Multi-Use-1-88-Inch-by-60-Yard-6-Roll/dp/B000A3DQGW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">ScotchBlue Painter's Tape, Multi-Use, 1.88-Inch by 60-Yard, 6-Roll</a>). The weight of the top half (also taped in place after applying the glue) will suffice to provide enough pressure. For safety sake, you might want to use a stack of books, etc., to help hold the plate against the vertical surface.
>>> For a small cat figurine with an ear broken off, make a stand with blue painter's tape (small objects, cardboard, etc.) to securely hold the figurine at an angle, so that the break is horizontal, and the broken ear piece will stay in place by gravity. Use the weight of an object (such as a butter knife with one end held up by a stack of books) to apply gentle pressure to the "ear".
>>> In some cases small clamps, such as <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/6-Pack-Heavy-Duty-Muslin-Clamps-4-1-2-inch-Lot-of-6-Clamps/dp/B00DVMKM7U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">6 Pack Heavy Duty Muslin Clamps 4 1/2 inch - Lot of 6 Clamps</a> or mini bungy cords, such as <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Keeper-06051-10-quot-Mini-Bungee-Cord-4-Pack/dp/B000PIGH54/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Keeper 06051 10" Mini Bungee Cord, 4 Pack</a> are useful for clamping pieces together while the glue hardens.
e> Let the glue dry for at least 4 hours---but you can wipe off excess at the edges before then if the edges are accessible.
f> Any excess white glue that squeezes out can be cleaned up within a few hours with a moist cloth (not a paper towel). If the glue has hardened, lightly scrub it with a moist cloth. It takes a minute or so for the moistened surface to soften. Be patient. Scrub, wait 15 seconds or so, and repeat, and repeat, until all the glue has been removed.
Note: It may take a week or longer for the glue to harden to its maximum strength.
ALTERNATIVES
The more common Elmer's White Household Glue is also great for repairing ceramics. The only shortcoming of white glue for ceramics is that it is water soluble---so you can't use it on cups, plates, vases, flower pots (etc) that might be soaked in water or put in a dishwasher---but white glue is perfect for decorative ceramics. The major advantage of White Household Glue (compared to Wood-Craft Glue) is that if you are not happy with your repair, you can soak the assembled piece in a container of water until it falls apart at the break, then brush off the softened white glue with a soft toothbrush, dry, and try again.
Elmer's also sells <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Elmer-s-E1012-China-and-Glass-Cement-1-Ounce/dp/B000MVTINW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Elmer's E1012 China and Glass Cement 1-Ounce</a>, which appears to similar to wood glue, but faster drying and a little thinner (so that the glue will pull the ceramic pieces closer together as they dry). It claims to be dishwasher safe, but many reviewers claim that it is difficult to use.
STRONGEST REPAIRS
> If you need to make a very strong waterproof repair (e.g., for glass jewelry). I suggest Goop. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Amazing-Goop-All-Purpose-Household-Goop-3-7-Ounce-Tube-130012/dp/B0000A605I/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Amazing Goop All-Purpose Household Goop, 3.7-Ounce Tube #130012</a>. However, it is easy to apply a little too much, which then squeezes out at the edges of the repair. Such excess material is hard to get rid of. It is best to let it dry a little (perhaps an hour) then cut/scrap the excess off, then use naptha or acetone to clean up any remnants.
> My wife has quite a few pieces of glass jewelry, which regularly break. If I apply too much glue, resulting in a small bead at the break, I do NOT attempt to "clean up" the excess. When dry, the bead is crystal clear and looks like part of the glass.
MISSING PIECES
White glue (or wood glue) shrink as they dry (which helps make the repair invisible, by pulling the edges together), and so are not good for filling holes. A little ordinary plaster or spackle (NOT lightweight spackle) is the best for filling holes. If you overfill a hole, you can very carefully sand-down the plaster with fine sandpaper. The plaster or spackle can be colored with a felt-tip marker to better match the color of your ceramic item. Caution, it is easy to make such recolored areas too dark, so apply a little color and let it dry (say, 15 minutes) before applying more. If the markers are water soluble, you can use a damp tissue to soak up some excess color if it's too dark. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice item but poorly packaged for shipping and missing parts. While I expect the product will eventually meet my expectations it came very poorly packaged with styrofoam debris all over inside the packing box and on the item which was not totally sealed by wrap. It took a extremely long time to clean this debris from the item. Furthermore, there were two nuts which hold inside supports missing. These are a very unique, small size which I am not sure I will be able to locate replacements. Very disappointed with overall quality and lack of attention to packing detail. Definitely not up to Amazon standards. I am sure people will like the item when they see it but I will not recommend it to them for purchase due to these concerns. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I highly recommend these scissors. To all those left handed persons out there in Amazon land. You know the frustration in trying to cut paper, cloth, anything with off the counter scissors. They're made almost exclusively for the right handed. I finally had enough the other night, trying to cut a piece of paper. So I immediately got on Amazon, looked at the choices for left handed scissors and decided on these. They arrived, can tell right away made really well, pulled them out of the case provided and tried them. My initial impression was simply, what took me so long to spring for a pair of scissors made for a left handed person. I highly recommend these scissors, | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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