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Needs more than 5 stars. I would give these hooks more stars if I could. I crochet Amigurumi animals 3 to 4 hours a day for gifts and our local craft fair. One of my pattern books recommended these hooks. I bought one F hook to try and now have 2 full sets...one for home and one for my travel bag. I have given all my "standard style" hooks away! These hooks are a bit more pointed, making tight amigurumi stitches easier to make. Many people ask how I get my stitches so even. It's the hooks! The hooks! (OK, some practice as well!) The yarn stops at the gold, raised cushion part of the hook and than makes everything nice and even. I don't have carpel tunnel or sore wrists even after a long day playing with yarn. Buy these and don't look back!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wonderful invention. This stuff is wonderful! I used it to repair the small plastic remote control I use for my car. The hole in the plastic device (for the key ring to go through) had worn through so it would no longer stay on the ring. A small amount of Sugru fixed it! It's now back on my key ring where it belongs. I also used it as a hack to improve a bead rack I bought, and again, it worked perfectly. The only thing is that this stuff only stays pliable for about 30 minutes once you open the packet. After that it starts to harden up. So you need to plan carefully for what you're going to do, and have all your materials assembled and ready to go before you open the packet and get started. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
AVOID for any professional endevours. On the one hand... I was pleasantly surprised that the colours were much brighter and more vivid than on the picture. (But then again, if you DID want those pastel-like colours, well tough luck for you.)
On the other hand... there's everything else.
-The paper could not be flimsier
-The pre-scored fold does not align the edges well
-Some cards have stains of uneven colouring
-Some cards are not well cut (as in there is a bump of paper sticking out that I had to cut off to keep a straight edge. Like something that would result form your scissors slipping)
-The envelopes are just as flimsy as the cards, but at least the colour and cut is well-done. However, the inside of the envelope is white. Not a major problem, but just letting you know.
Bottom line: this could do for a fun card-making and sending activity with your kids, but it does not pass the test for anything borderline serious or professional | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very good tape. Tenacious, indeed. However, minus 1 star fo. Very good tape. Tenacious, indeed. However, minus 1 star for over-packaging. The square inch measure of the unfolded box (about 68 sq inch) is larger than the square inch measure (60 sq in) of the roll of tape. The roll of tape would easily fit in a box 1/3 the size. But, back to the tape. It is waterproof, easy to work with (the backing is pre-cut down the middle for easy removal, and adhered quite well to a cloth pouch I wear to exercise class (since exercise clothes do not 'pocket' well)). Recommended if you have an item that requires mending, and that is worth the price of this tape.
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Excellent Quality Punch, Worth the Price. I first purchased the Happy Planner punch and expected it to be very good quality, given that it's directly associated with the line of planners. But I was wrong - it is not well constructed, feels cheap, and with almost every punch the paper would stick or some of the holes would not be cleanly cut. In my opinion, it was a waste of money and time and I promptly returned it. Even though I felt this Arc punch is a bit pricy, I decided to buy it and it works perfectly! So my advice for anyone who plans to use this type of punch regularly or even now and then it is well worth the price. The mechanism works very smoothly, makes very clean cuts, and I like that the handle can be locked down when not in use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I thought that the grain should have ran with the . I thought that the grain should have ran with the length of the tape to form a veneer edge on a typical board's thickness.
I don't recall that the description covered the grain issue.
In addition, I recently ordered from you and returned a 8.5" x 11" piece of birch veneer.
The description said it had an adhesive backing. However, when received, the package called it a paper backing and it was not removable.
It was not suitable for my intended use.
You should make sure that your descriptions match your products and labels.
I would be afraid to re-order and get the wrong product again.
John H. Harrison, Vincennes, IN 47591
John@HarrisonValuation.co, | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So many uses. I have had my Sugru for closet to two years now, keeping it in the fridge to extend the shelf life. I have used it for a few different applications - 1) Made a wall hook for light weight canvas art - has held up beautifully for two years. 2) Temperature line indicator on my shower faucet - the original line had rubbed off and there was no way to know how far the faucet handle was turned, so I used the sugru to mark the handle and worked perfectly. Has lasted about 4 mos so far. 3) Used sugru to fix the plastic handle of a bucket that had broken apart. I may not have used enough sugru to fix the handle and after 4 mos, it has broken again. 4) Best use was to use it to fix a hole in my laundry washer gasket. Seven mos later, it's still holding up and saved me well over $100 for the gasket part. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Around for ages, for a reason. I spent over 70 hours working on an acrylic on raw canvas (not treated canvas) painting. I was nervous to apply any finish over my hard work - a carefully done children's painting that will become a family heirloom. I have used acrylic spray in the past, alone, but in the long run was unhappy with the outcome. I've used MOD PODGE on other crafts, but not paintings. I tested a corner, and within seconds it looked great. I nervously painted the first coat over the entire 28x36 colorful painting. 15 minutes later, the matte finish was set in, and I proceeded with the second coat. After completely drying, I LOVED the outcome! It's truly a matte finish, and is a great protector from the elements. The bottle recommends applying an acrylic coat on top of the finish to avoid tackiness, but I avoided this step as I didn't find that the finish was tacky - instead it set in perfectly and actually enhanced the colors quite a bit.
I will try to post a pic of my finished projectHIghly recommend and will use always. This stuff's been around since peace times - for a reason. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Non-Stick "Adhesive. I purchased this product because of the amount of good reviews. That is usually very reliable. I intended to re-attach two narrow flat strips of fabric where the thread had come out in the crotch of a pair of slacks. That's two small flat pieces of fabric to glue together. Sounded easy and simple to me. I read the directions, applied the product and waited for it to dry. The fabric didn't hold together at all--barely even sticky anywhere. Sugar syrup would have held up better. I tried it again. Then one more time. It's FABRIC and GLUE. TOGETHER. What is wrong with this product? It doesn't work. That's what I get for trying to take a shortcut. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very bad experience. I just bought this product believing I . Very bad experience. I just bought this product believing I was buying what I saw by the photos of the product and cause I believe in the description but I received 4 Fiscars Knife and not the 4 different knifes as they offer in the description:
Product Description
These small tools are especially designed to fit between your thumb and forefinger. The end of the handle wraps around your forefinger for added stability. The Fingertip Knife uses No. 11 standard blades and includes a blade cover. The Fingertip Mini Rotary Cutter offers clean smooth cuts on delicate material, and includes a blade cover. The Fingertip Retractable Knife ensures safe, convenient, cap free blade storage when not in use. The Fingertip Swivel Knife has a blade that swivels 360 degrees do you can keep cutting without repositioning your project, and also includes a blade cover. Sold as PACK OF 4.
So take where are you buying. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
THE BEST. I am so impressed by these temporary tattoos the colors are so vibrant & metallic but Not too shiney & cheap looking like some flash tatoos i got for cheap! & what really put them on top of my list for me is the wear time I wash my hands a lot & I always put a head elastic in my wrist to get my hair off my face when i need to( i put the tattoo as bracelets first time i tried them lol) & i was pleasantly surprised that the tattoo didn't rub off even with all the water & elastic rubbing ,lots of designs & fun shapes to choose from they come as a 4 in 1 pack
great value & great fun product
I recommend it any day especially the summer is coming & more skin is showing to display the tattoo ;)
LOVE! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Doesn't stick well to plastics / nor Teflon. Used 5 sec fix to adhere a Teflon washer in a plastic cap on a squirt gun,
the product didn't hold well on either material.
> The washer, by itself fully seals water from leaking with only placing it in the cap.
But wanted it glued in to not loose it.
>>> After first application, within a few on / off twists of the cap the washer fell out.
(easy to remove and re-due, pealed the fix off in one piece)
>>> Second attempt, exactly followed product instructions again placing a thin
(0.039370079 to 0.078740157 inches) but adequate even layer of the 'fix' in a circle inside the cap.
Held the light within the 3 to 5 mm distance (0.118110236 to 0.196850394 inches)
So = very close, approx 3/32" to 3/16"
Don't know that the washer would have stayed any longer the second time, but doubtful.
Even though the applied fix had no breaks in the circle, it hadn't sealed well enough to not leak.
Water leaked between the washer & cap BECAUSE of the fix.
So it needed removed, and without much prying the washer popped out.
Again, not stuck well. Easily pealed the circle of fix off in one piece to find original surface clean.
Useless product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great board for beginners. I bought this just by looking at its name. I knew Martha Stewart crafts were really good. But after ordering it I read the reviews and I was really skeptical about it. I dreaded ordering it.
Well it arrived in a few days and I used it making every card and box template. Even the Rosettes.
It worked super fine. Here are the things I observed which previous users have complained about:
1. It comes with both English and Spanish instructions. The English ones are inside the little compartment at the top.
2. The sound it makes is not that bad. It's there but it's not that disturbing.
3. It cuts totally fine. No scraping, no rough edges, no problem at all.
4. It has so many templates with easy instructions, that card making is a breeze.
All in all I am glad I bought this. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for a project. This is nice little wooden boat that is great for a project or a hobby. It has unfinished thin and light wood and doesn't feel too rough. I would've rated it 5-stars, but the boat wasn't quite 12 inches long and the oars were slightly different in size. So deducted a star for that. Came packaged in a sealed thick plastic bag. Otherwise no complaints. It's held together by a few tiny nails and some wood glue. Got it for a low price of $7.20, so was a good deal.
Measurements:
measured @ longest, widest & highest points)
BOAT
length - 11 5/8"
width - 4 3/8"
height - 1 7/8"
OARS
#1 length - 5 7/8"
width - 1 1/16 "
#2 length - 6 1/8"
width - 1 2/16" | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Flexible but strong. I bought this product from Joann probably for about a third of this price but in all fairness it was on sale. Lumina is very easy to mold and can be colored by mixing it with acrylic paints. If the clay starts drying while you are working it just wet your fingers with water and knead it in. Doing this you can keep the clay as moist as you need it to be while working it.
Like all air dry clay there is a little shrinking when it dries. Drying time really depends on humidity. Dry, hot conditions are the best for quick drying time. Be careful in more humid areas to make sure your creation is thoroughly dry before sealing because mold can grow. Once the clay package has been opened make sure you seal it in a Ziploc bag and refrigerate it. When refrigerated the clay will remain workable for a very long time.
I made beads with the clay, plus a custom bezel tray to hold a large cabochon. The bezel was made about a year ago. The bezel base was strengthened with wall mesh tape (for wall repairs). I don't know if this step is necessary with this clay, but I generally strengthen my clay projects (polymer or air-dry clay) with wire, thin wire mesh, burlap or wall mesh tape. I've never had a clay project break so it must work.
I molded the clay bezel around the cabochon, textured it, pressed beads into it, created contrast with acrylic paint, brushed it with mica powders and sealed it with acrylic spray when it was dry. A year later the bezel is still solid, shiny and unbreakable and the cabochon is held solidly in place.
The beads were easily drilled when thoroughly dried. While I was working the beads it was very easy to texture them. They are still solid and in great condition even though I never sealed them.
Lumina is very flexible when cured in thin pieces so for my next project I'll try cutting it with my Cricut machine. I've seen other crafters use Cricut and other cutting machines and cutting dies to cut thin pieces of cured Sculpey clay so I imagine Lumina will do better because it remains flexible when dried.
If you love crafting definitely give this air dry clay a chance. It's an excellent brand that performs better than other brands of air dry clay so go for it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
NON-RETURNABLE! Avoid at all costs. I purchased a pair of these Cutter Bee scissors and they are absolute crap. The blades go too far past each other when they "close," which makes cutting with the scissors a painful experience because I have to unlock the blades from each other every time I want to open them. That's insanity! Amazon claims the Cutter Bee scissors are completely, 100% NON-RETURNABLE, and as a bonus, the Cutter Bee scissor box doesn't have a company number to call to correct what Amazon refuses to. Purchase at your own risk! As for me, I am stuck with an expensive pair of purely decorative scissors that I can't use and no longer have any use for. For all else who read this, turn back! Other companies offer better products and have better return policies in case the unfortunate happens to you. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
End result is very nice. End result is very nice!!!
I think I was over zealous in my mixing as the amount of bubbles was insane- the mixture was cloudy. I waited about 10 minutes for them to dissipate and finally just poured it on my project and hoped for the best. I used a toothpick to spread it and to remove the biggest bubbles. The next morning, the resin was super clear and shiny!!!
It is still tacky the next day, so have patience. By day 2, I could still make a dent with my fingernail, but not tacky.
My project was ink jet printed shrinky dink charms. Silly, easy and fun.
Be generous with the amount of resin you use. I noticed that, as it dried, the resin pulled away from the sides on some of them. Still was glossy with a coating of resin, but others had a real nice raised effect to them. So, I think my issue was being stingy on the amt used.
I also like that you can reseal the plunger. Just be careful not to mix the 2 sides or it will be a permanent seal! A little more expensive than measuring and mixing yourself, but Ive screwed up resin ratios before and ruined projects, so this is foolproof.
It did change the color on my white shrinky dink paper ever so slightly to off white, but nothing I couldn't live with. And as it dried, it did change back a little bit. Maybe just test a patch first if you have something that needs to stay bright white.
Overall, love it and will be buying more! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Really Useful Product. I'm making unique container candles from old glassware--martini glasses, wine glasses, etc. Some of the wider glasses have two or even three wicks. The wick stickers have solved a huge problem I've had with "floating wicks" as the wicks need to stay on an uneven surface and even the slanted glass side, as opposed to the bottom. These stickers work REALLY well at keeping the wicks in place. Definitely five stars!
The metal candle wick holders are a very simple, but effective, design. If the wick is long enough, you can wrap it around the holder. If it's shorter, you can just lean it into the groove and it generally stays there. My only suggestion is that they should come packaged with at least a couple of longer holders to accommodate wider containers. Four stars for this device as I couldn't use them on the wide containers and had to go back to wrapping the wick around a pencil. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
American crafts microbeads. I purchased this item for mixed media art. From what I have read more crafters use double adhesive tape to get these beads to stick because sticky powder or embossing clear ink would not provide enough adhesive. I think solis strips for greeting cards would work well, not sure about stencil shapes because it would be hard to keep the beads from going under the stencil. Brass or steel stencils may work. Amazon has glue for gilding flakes that is also recommended for foil & glitter. It's the type you heat and let set. This type of glue may work for microbeads. Recommended for crafters, not for small children. Need to use this item in a way that you can control the beads from rolling everywhere especially if you have pets. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great paper for basic projects. I purchased two packages of this paper to make waterbomb bases to cover individual lights on string lighting for our daughter's wedding. The paper worked very well for this purpose. The glowing, colored cubes were gorgeous and we received many, many compliments on them. The paper is crisper (less soft) than many other types of origami paper I've used, but it holds folds well. The larger size was perfect for my purposes. I used the red, yellow, orange, and purple papers for my project. Some of the colors are a little different than what is shown in the photo online. The yellow and orange were a little less bright and the purple was darker. The colors in one of the packages was more true to the photo than the other. The pieces of paper weren't all perfectly square but they worked fine for me for this purpose. All in all, I was pleased and would definitely order again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I would by this over and over and over again. So Fun. Therapy Tool and Free Time Craft.
I love this book of poises. I got them for my clients to do when I am doing home visits. It is easier for children to
talk when keeping their hands busy. Bonus, the parent got involved as well. There is a ton of choices. I've already ran out of the largest
flower so I used the stencil to draw more on construction paper. Pipe Cleaners are good, but I also like colored popsicle sticks and magnets.
The littlest ones like to stick them on the refrigerator. And we still have 3/4 of our 2 sided sticky squares.
My daughter and I also made a bouquet together. Fun Fun Fun | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Arthritis sufferers REJOICE!! . WOW!! These scissors are AWESOME! My husband bought these for me because lately my arthritis has been acting up. I am attending college and using scissors was very hard for me, I would usually have to ask my husband to cut things out for my college projects. He saw these and thought they would be great for me. Well, YES...they are great. They are light weight and easy to handle. They are VERY sharp and makes cutting very easy. I also like that these scissors or ambidextrous, meaning that you can use either hand when cutting stuff. I am ambidextrous myself and other scissors were very awkward for me to use with my left hand, if I was using a right handed scissor. Even the left handed scissors were awkward and didn't cut very well for me. I am happy to know that when one of my hands is sore from arthritis I can just use the other hand and go about my business and not bother my husband. HIGHLY RECOMMEND for Arthritis sufferers!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Ideal Body and Dispenser Tip for Scale Modeling. Build scale miniature camp fires. Break up clear plastic (CD cases or similar) into "Ember Sized" pieces. Paint with this red (and yellow) transparent paint. Pile the pieces on top of a flicker LED candle light. Add fake sticks, rocks, dinosaur on the rotisserie etc. The BODY of the paint seems ideal for something like this (perhaps the faux stained glass application as well). Slightly thick liquid stays where you put it. Dries in about the same time any acrylic paint would dry. Even the tip of the bottle seems ideal for getting the paint down to exactly where you want it. I would imagine those who model vehicles would be very comfortable using this stuff for scale model tail/brake lamps, RR crossing lamps etc. Self leveling. Dry in 30 min. Cure in 24 hrs. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
an OK product. I love that you can see thru it... although it's not clear.. that should be reworded. I'm giving it a 4 out of 5 because of that .. the fact you can see what you are working on plus have the guide lines to make sure it's straight is awesome. . .Negative facts: its not as tacky as i would like it to be ... I have to work really hard to get the design to lift off its carrier all in one piece.. as others said in the reviews before me ... but i wanted to give it a go anyway. I have to rub super hard with my flat edged tools for a good 3-5 min to make sure that when it is peeled off the carrier it will come in one piece. I DO THIS BEFORE SHIPPING TO CUSTOMERS. i then send instructions with all orders to make sure they do the same thing in order for it to work properly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Favorite choice for soy wax container candles. The HTP 105 works well with the different brands of soy wax I have tried for container candles. I don't know if the seller prepares these wicks or purchases them from somewhere else, but these wicks perform well for me and they have not come apart. I also use these with wood tube wicks as inserts and they work beautifully. I would like to note that candles with a single HTP 105 wick do not always give a burn pool all the way to the edge in in a half pint mason jar, depending on the brand of soy wax, fragrance, etc, but I've never had a problem with significant tunneling using HTP 105 in mason jars with soy wax. For example, as I write this, I am testing performance with an HTP 105 wick and ecosoya excel wax in a 2.7 inch container. It has taken about 2.5 hours to extend the burn pool to the edge. This was a great purchase given the seller's excellent price and the pre-tabbing. The pre-tabbed wicks make candle making more efficient when I get into production mode. I will admit that I did not count out the 500 wicks, but eyeball wise it looks like I got exactly what I paid for and I trust the seller having done business with them in the past. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
so I figured maybe the beefier angle tip would hold heat better, reducing my "reheating" time between lines. The very first time I used this, it broke. First I tried using the straight pointed tip. I was only using it to burn a thin border line around some letters on a cedar board. I had to turn it all the way up to get anything done without taking 10 second breaks to let it warm back up every time I made a mark. Then the tip started bending. I made it work for a while by alternating sides to keep the tip as straight as possible. It was taking an eternity, so I figured maybe the beefier angle tip would hold heat better, reducing my "reheating" time between lines. Well the thread on that tip stripped out about halfway down and would not go any further. It felt snug enough to not fall out so I gave it a try and it did work a little better until it got so soft it snapped the threaded screw off. The screw is stuck inside with no hope of retrieval, so I'll just count it as a loss and search for a higher quality tool. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This stuff is awesome. I couldn't use it for the reason I purchased it - I wanted to make tiny, light bricks to adhere to a dollhouse. I was using a mold and it was too difficult to get the medium into the mold without a lot of effort and for the volume I needed, it would have taken forever.
I did, however, discover that it's great to make baby handprints and footprints out of. I have been using the pearhead kit, which includes a wad of paperclay-like material, and is way cleaner than plaster. This Delight Paperclay is less expensive for more product, and dries just as well as the pearhead medium. I do handprints and footprints at my kids' birth, 3, 6, 9, 18, 24 months and then every year after. This is nice to purchase because at 2 years of age I was needing two kits because their hands and feet were bigger.
Love this stuff! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Must skip this product if digging out clay doesn't interest you. Despite what their YouTube videos tell you, it is incredibly easy to get these stuck in your clay, and/or get clay wedged in between the tiny and tightly packed tines. I used water as they stated, first on the pieces themselves, then on the clay, and then even on both at the same time. If you push too hard (which is impossible to measure because you have to push sooooo hard to get them to go more than 1mm into the clay) you will come up with clay stuck in between the two pieces with all the designs on them. That clay is a nightmare to remove. The brush looking one is awesome for getting a swirled effect on mixed clay... which is mostly due to the fact that it is only a single row of tines. The grid one is the worst, and I have already thrown it away in frustration. I work with clay on a regular basis, and I recommend NOT using these, but either creating your own (see YouTube for help and ideas) or just layer clay the old fashioned way. I have bought molds from them before this and was also disappointed. Their silicon molds, while they are very bendy, have no support to help you remove the item from the mold without damaging one side, causing you to spend time repairing the clay piece which pretty much defeats the purpose of using the mold. Even Mod Podge makes better silicon molds than you, clay company. By far!
For a company that specializes in making all types of brilliant, workable clay, their tools really are sub par. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Much Better Than I Anticipated. Several years ago I worked at a convenience store that had their own in store bakery. They discontinued their plastic bread bags with the corporate logo and changed to a bread bag with a different design and log. Rather than throw the old unused bags away, I was allowed to take them home and I used them over a period of two years. After using the last one I purchased some from Amazon but they were much thinner than the traditional plastic bread bag and while they were just OK I was somewhat disappointed. When those were used up I again went to Amazon with the intent of placing a repeat order of the bags I had previously purchased but then discovered the Blue Donuts - Heavy Duty-100 Count Bread Bags. Not really understanding the metric system, mm thickness did mean much to me other than I knew a 2 mm would be thicker than a 1 mm bag.
These bags are indeed heavy duty and I am really pleased with the quality. They are somewhat wider and longer than a traditional bread bag so you are not limited by space. If they are a tad too long for the product you are storing, just use a twist tie and then cut off the excess. And yes, these do come with twist ties. I buy several loaves of bread at a time and insert the still packaged bread in another bread bag to protect them from freezer burn. These heavy duty bags are just the ticket and I am really pleased with this purchase. Will definitely re-order them in the future. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very Mixed Bag. Sadly the majority of this bag appears to be unusable. Some pieces were ripped out of something and are completely frayed and useless - one even had a staple still attached. Other pieces are in better condition but have holes and cutouts that look strategically placed to guarantee there are no more than 2 square inches of usable space. Like other people commented, some pieces are just strings of torn and ripped leather. Despite that, there are 2-3 good, large pieces of quality leather mixed in. One is about 12 inches by 3-4 inches, another is about an 8 inch square, and the winner is 3-4 foot by 5 inch piece. I am giving 3 stars here, instead of 2, because of the larger usable pieces and the cheap price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So disappointed. I saw mixed reviews for this 3" scallop punch and tried my luck because I really wanted a scallop this size. Well, I wasn't one of the lucky ones. Three of the "scallops" consistently come out with a fuzzy edge and distorted. I even paid extra shipping to get this in a hurry for some baby shower favors. I did try the aluminum foil and wax paper - neither helped. Now I'm back to the drawing board with my project. I'm going to have to go back to die cuts of a slightly larger size, but at least they will have a clean, crisp cut. I don't want to spend any more money returning this heavy punch, so it will be donated to an after school day care craft class where precision won't matter. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Product. I ordered a 14x17 mat with a 10x13 opening to use with a 14x17 frame from the same seller. The mat is just as described and, as far as I can tell, great quality. It's probably better quality than I would have gotten at Michael's or Blick (where I first looked but decided against it because of the expense). One word of advice if you don't frame art often, definitely take advantage of their custom opening sizing. The document I want to frame was just shy of 10x13 and the seller reaches out to inform you that the mat will be cut 1/4 inch smaller (9.75x12.75) so that the document won't fall through. I didn't care enough to double check the size of the document because I knew it was "close enough". It's just barely fits because the document I have is probably 9.8x12.8. So I'm happy with it, I just have to be careful with assembly.
tldr: Seller gives a personal touch, great quality, great price, ships on time, take advantage of their custom cutting! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Colorful and authentic, but not really a "kit. This set of origami paper is very colorful. It comes in a rainbow 15 equally divided colors including blues, greens, oranges, reds and purples. Though, two of the orange colors will likely test your color blindness, as I can't tell the difference.
All sheets have the pattern seen on the border (and center) of the product image. It's a nice pattern, but I can't help but wonder if the folded cranes would appear brighter if the sheets were a solid color... Anyway, the sheets are of good quality- very thin and easy to fold and crease yet resistant to tear. The size is 2.75 x 2.75 inches. I originally thought this would be a bit too small, but actually it's a pretty good size.
The packaging looks like the item came right off a store shelf in Japan, which gives it a really authentic feel. It's packaged as a cube, and has directions for folding a crane on the back. These instructions, however, are hardly sufficient for learning how to fold a crane. Only ten steps are listed (more complete guides have twice that many), and even less writing- which won't help you unless you know Japanese. This isn't much of a problem though, as you can find instructions all over the internet. If you really need some great instructions, I recommend the book "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" here on Amazon. It's a great touching story, and has very detailed instructions for crane folding in the back.
My only qualm with this item is that it isn't really a "kit". Because it was a kit, I thought it would come with everything I needed to string up all thousand cranes, but it only comes with the 1,000 sheets of paper. So I think calling it a kit is a bit misleading. But string, a needle, and beads are fairly inexpensive, so it's not a big deal- it just lacks the convenience of having everything in one box.
If you don't know what I'm talking about, sets of one thousand cranes are generally strung up on a set of strings and hung. For example, you might use 10 strings with 100 cranes on each string. You place a crane on the string by putting a needle (that's tied to the string of course) through the hole in the bottom of the crane, and then poking it through the middle of the crane's back. You'll need to tie a knot or a bead or something onto the end of the string to prevent cranes from falling off the end.
In summary, this is great product, but lacks the completeness required to be called a kit. So if you're planning on giving this as a gift to someone, you'll probably want to give them the other things they will be needing too. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fun, easy and a great keepsake. Pictures just don't do your pregnant body justice! This is an excellent way to have a three dimensional, tactile remembrance of your belly. My husband and I found it very easy to use and I had no problem with the plaster sticking to my skin after using the supplied lubricant (which I LIBERALLY applied to all of the sensitive spots!) I did mine while standing since I thought it gave the best looking shape to the belly, but it dried quickly enough and the whole process from starting to plaster to pulling if off was only about 20 minutes. There were plenty of plaster strips, even after casting my full torso with breasts, we still had some left over. A very nice kit and a reasonable price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worked well for wedding stationery. This thing was such a huge help for my wedding invitations. I used it so many times I'm surprised it's still intact! it was easy to use and didn't hurt my hand after hours of punching. The only reason I knocked off a star is because it seemed to dull rather quickly and I had to touch up the edges of most papers with scissors. Also because of the dullness, sometimes it would get jammed. As a whole though, this corner punch worked really well and would be great for regular crafting. If you're a perfectionist and are looking to do more mass produced items (like wedding stationery) I *may* recommend to get something a little more heavy duty. I wasn't looking to spend too much though, so this did the job for me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
My projects look so much better and dare I say professional. I can't live with out these tools, I don't know how I managed without. My projects look so much better and dare I say professional. Well, maybe not professional, but that's because I'm an amateur, but the tools are fantastic and have made my mod podging frustrations dissipate. I use them almost daily and they are holding up beautifully. Super easy to keep clean during your podging project, I just keep some lint free rags (or a pile depending on the size of my project) next to me to wipe excess off immediately. I've left both out overnight without cleaning, next day all I did was soak it in some soapy water for a while and used a scrubby sponge and it was clean and ready to go. Happy Crafting!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best Face Paint. My kids and I could not wait to get this. We Wanted to be able to spend some family time together and face paint each other. It worked out so well the paint comes dry so you will need to add a few drops to each color and let it sit for 1 or 2 minutes. The paint does not smear and it stayed on without the worry... When we decided to take it off it came off with just a wet face cloth. It cleaned up really well and the kids had it on for a couple of hours. The paint comes in A nice little round wooden pallet and that alone is high in quality. Im not sure how they can sell such a great product at such a low price. I would recommend this face paint to anyone that has kids or a school production and or maybe a small show house. I cannot speak highly enough of this face paint. You will not be dissapointed. Comes with 18 different colors :) I received this Face Painting Kit at a deep discount or free for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not exactly what I expected. Nice product! I've never seen anything quite like it, really fun to play with. If you're looking for a really durable sculpting material, it's great. That being said, it's heavy for what it is and it's very difficult to smooth the surface. Really great for some applications, not as good for others. If you're making something big and weight is a concern or if you want a really smooth surface, there are much easier materials to use.
Pros -
Not much smell
Easy curing
Can add onto it at any point in the curing process
Not very sticky
Great packaging
Can use water to smooth it out
End result is almost unbreakable
End result can easily be carved into, cut, sanded, etc
Cons-
Kind of heavy
Kind of expensive
Collapses under its own weight a little while curing (results in a small flat plane on the bottom of finished object)
Difficult to smooth a way fingerprints, creases, etc
More difficult to work than ceramic or polymer clay
If you're considering trying it, I'd say go for it; it's certainly interesting and is great for some applications. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Kids Love It, The Shipping Was Expensive. I ordered this in bulk with other items, but now that I looked through my order details I realize that this item cost me $82.00 including shipping, which is completely outrageous considering I do not live internationally- I live in Alaska. I was completely blown away by this company's shipping estimates and was never refunded for the additional cost. It completely caught me off gaurd. The kids love this paper, I would order it again had it not been such a rip-off with the hidden shipping cost. I am very frustrated that I paid so much for shipping and highly advise people to avoid this company, as they tend to hide the actual shipping cost and charge you additional fees later. This paper is not sold through Amazon.
As for the paper itself, the colors are vibrant, the texture is great, and the kids love it. This item would have been rated higher had the company not charged me so ridiculously for shipping costs. When I looked at the package the shipping was around $15.00, no where near what I originally paid. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Work great for laser engraving. So far so good. I've only used a few sheets from the box so far, but they have all been reasonably straight and in good condition. There is definitely a "good side" to these sheets, and the back may have plugs or blemishes so don't expect to use them for two sided projects unless you plan to paint. I am using them for laser engraving with a Chinese K-40 laser and they work great. The K-40 can slice through them pretty easily, and the engravings come out pretty good.
The only thing I question a little is that there is no bag inside. They are just stacked in the box. I don't know if that's a good thing or bad thing. I kind of expected them to be in a sealed bag to keep the moisture content consistent. I suspect that if you were to leave them out, the top sheet might start to warp as it dries unevenly. I have been keeping them in the box with the box closed and so far the have been ok, but as I use more, I may end up putting them in a bag just to reduce the chances of them drying uneven. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Can I still use this or should I return it. I purchased this with the intension to use it to create something beautiful, however upon receiving it.. there was a warning sticker on the package advising that "the product contains a chemical ... to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and ... other reproductive harm. Some of the writing was covered over with a white sticker. (see attached photo). At this point after paying a lot for the item, it's beyond disappointing and somewhat deceiving to note that there is no warning on the actual photo for this product on Amazon. I am scared to use it. Should I use thick gloves? Gees.. Can I still use this or should I return it? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Disappointing. Cheap is not good all the time. First off, this soap base was smaller than it looks in the picture. So if you are a first time soap maker, know that 2lbs...is not that much. Second. This melts at a way to low temp. Because of this, when the soap sits in the shower it sweats a lot and is kinda gooey on the outside, when u get back to it. Not all the time though. Thirdly, this base has EXTREMELY POOR LATHER. When I first made soap with this base, EVERYBODY complained. It had almost none. It was so ridiculous trying to use it that it was almost pointless of a soap and a few people just put it down and didn't use it because the lather was so poor. It's also EXTREMELY dry. If you don't add your own oils, which don't mix in well at all, it drys your skin out and leaves it ashy when you're done drying. If I could go back in time knowing this, I would definitely go for another brand. But it's okay. I've lived and learnt. Do not buy this. Go for a different brand . Like SFIC . | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is NOT the official patented Rainbow Loom. I ordered 2 of these looms and was very careful about making sure it was the real official Rainbow Loom by Rainbow Loom. I zoomed in to make sure that it had the official patented number on the box. It has the right number but it is not the right loom to go with that number. It is suppose to have the patented label on the bottom of the blue base of the loom, it does not. It is suppose to have a red arrow on the top so that you know which way to turn it to put the rubber bands on, it does not!!!! It is suppose to have the rainbow loom logo on the hook, it does not!
I'm sorry to say that this is not the official patented Rainbow Loom that the box's description "patented" says, It is not!
This is the first time that I have ever returned something to Amazon. I am extremely disturbed that companies are out there misleading potential buyers that their product is the "official patented item".
I am sure that this loom is very useable, however, I bought these for my two precious granddaughters and I do care if the products are safe for them. I want to be sure that I am getting the safest item available for my girls.
I really wouldn't be giving it a 1 star, but in order to post, I needed to rate it. Hopefully, this review will help someone make the right choice in whether to buy this product or not.
Being returned by an unhappy Nana. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Making the most of all bouquets. These Ikebana Kensan Flower Frogs of all sizes are very well made with an excellent finish.
Whether you wish to create a glorious Ikebana arrangement or rescue the remaining best flowers of an original large bouquet, these Kensan Flower Frogs offer all the qualities required.
- They are heavy and will stand firmly in your vase or container of any shape ;
- The quality of the metal used will not rust
- ... and above all, the pins are very close to each other, allowing each flower or branch to be firmly planted, even the thinner twigs.
They come in many sizes and shapes which is most important to notice when ordering.
Delivery is extremely prompt and each item very safely packed in individual little boxes.
A joy to handle!
Nizou | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pretty paper, hard to fold. I bought two packs of these to create a peace crane mobile for my daughter's room. The paper itself is beautiful and sturdy. But "sturdy" isn't necessarily good for origami. I've made hundreds, possibly thousands of origami peace cranes through various other projects, and sadly, this paper is very hard to fold precisely. Some pieces are easier than others, due to the metallic treatment. Also, while the variations of silver are beautiful up close, they get a bit lost in a darker room or from far away. They end up all just looking light grey.
Overall, they're still nice and I'll probably go forward with making the mobile. I might just add some black paper cranes to it as well, to create more contrast. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not a bad product for the do-it-yourself-er. This box was purchased to hold our TV and accessory remotes. We have a dog who thinks they are toys!
My plan is to use self-adhering dark brown felt on the inside of the box and also on the outer bottom.
The stain I plan to use is not water based and will require a primer.
Upon delivery, I was impressed with the packaging - well done to limit damage during shipping.
The box is basswood - as advertised on Amazon page I ordered it from - no deception there. However,
I can understand how some may be confused with "Wallnut Hollow" as having to do with the type wood
used. Not so. Gotta read all the words.
The box is attractive in design and at first glance appeared well made. The cornices are a nice touch.
Then I found the warts.
The weakest point of the box are the hinges. They are of the self-fastening type (prongs) that pull away
from the wood rather easily thereby making the closure of the lid off-kilter. I will replace these with a more
durable craft-type set of hinges.
The box appears to be basswood or some other very light weight and easily scratched/dented wood. Thus
far nothing like that has occurred. I had expected a harder grade and perhaps should have done a bit more
research before buying.
I have read the comments regarding staining and appreciate those who put them up - helps with preparation.
The pre-stain and stain I plan to use is of professional grade and I fully expect the wood to absorb it like a
sponge.
If you are planning to purchase this box, be advised that this is not a finished product nor something to compete
with hi-end small storage boxes. You will have to do some work with this in order to meet your uses.
For my purposes, I will rate this as 3-star.
Additional comments may be provided should the need arise. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome stuff, many applications. Shipped & arrived on time. The granules warm up nicely in just-under-boiling water (it softens up & becomes workable just at the 60 degrees temp, can be heated up a bit more to become almost liquid for pressing into molds). I think it shrinks down a little, but not by much, when completely cooled (used a glob of it to cover the end of a flat metal piece for safety purposes, & it cooled into a good snug fit after pressing it on).
The cooled shape is very hard, & seems sturdy - couldn't scratch it off with fingernails. Extremely versatile item; can be worked quickly by hand when it cools to touchable temperature, & re-melt if it started to cool or you make a mistake, or just need a temporary fix. The pound&quarter is plenty for lots of small & repair projects. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for the Price, a Little Flimsy. This is a great template in that it is very affordable and it offers a nice range of sizes in one template. I was expecting it to be a solid piece of hard plastic. It is actually a really flexible piece of plastic. I suppose that would be great if you were working on a curved surface. For using on fabric or paper on a flat surface, it is a little tricky. You have to be careful not to push against it too hard or the shapes can shift and distort a bit.
It worked great for my project, but I was surprised at how insubstantial it felt. Also, my pencil strayed a couple times and I kind of dented it. It didn't affect the end result, but it also wouldn't have happened with a harder template. I would have paid a little bit more for something that would last longer. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Keep an eye out for this one. I used four of these (two lost to my poor craft-work) to glue on two eye patches with a slicing razor for a Dali-themed costume party. The idea came from a picture of Dali with an eye painted on an eyepatch as a reference to his surreal film of an eyeball cut with a straight razor. Yes, weird, but I was hard-up for an easy costume.
I made the cuts to glue in a safety razor using a hacksaw held between my legs holding the half eyeball at about a 30 degree angle. The plastic iris held during this process. I then painted on a an outline of a large eye using my girlfriend's white nail polish.
The Ayes have it for a well made half-eye. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
BROKE ON THE THIRD FLIGHT. I order this TOGOO Sturdy Outdoor Kite Line Reel Winder for my family trip for a week out to the Outer Banks (OBX) in NC. As you know the wind/breeze gets strong at times close to the beach, so I thought that it would be a good idea to get one of these in order to make it much easier to reel the kite in. It worked wonderfully the first two times I sent my kit up. The third time I sent the kit up the bearings got sticky (hard to reel in) and then the string started coming through the seal directly behind where the sting reels around. So, I could not use the reel to pull the kite in. I had to cut the string and stand on it while I tied it to a conventional line that came with the sting line. This is was after I had reeled in 500' of 1000' of sting. Luckily the reel wasn't too expensive as I was out of the cost that I paid for it not to count the loss of the cost of the kite line/sting. Be warned also that in a strong breeze the reel will beat the hell out of your fingers and in my case made them bleed as the reel can get away from you and if you try to stop it from reeling out it will break the skin on your knuckles. I did locate a kite store nearby and they had the smaller blue model out there and it worked fine the rest of our stay. I did however have to spray some lubricant in the crease to loosen up the ball bearings as they too got stiff and impossible to reel in. After lubricating it, it worked fine. I sent the kite up to 1000' about 10 times with no issues like I had with the one that's being reviewed (TOGOO Sturdy Outdoor Kite Line Reel Winder). Although the other reel is a bit smaller it worked a lot better for me. Hope this helps some people from going through what I did as I was really pissed when this thing broke on me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great quilling kit, everything you need. This kit contains everything you need (except the quilling tools) to make this Bride and Groom. Instructions are clear and easy to follow. If you are a beginning quiller, you might find this a bit difficult, but not impossible. I am a self taught quiller, I would say not a beginner, but definitely not advanced and I was able to complete this. I made the bride and groom for my niece's wedding and she was ecstatic with it. I have since taken what I learned from this kit and made other people. I made a girl soccer player for my grandaughter by taking what i learned when making the groom's outfit and making a few modifications and turned the tux into a soccer outfit. I have referred to these instructions many times when I want to make people. Well worth the price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Needs refining. Initially I was going to return them and join the 1-star club. However, after pulling them apart without bending them to expose the blades I was able to get them to work a little better. After working them 30 times the situation in the picture was still occurring. With knowledge that finesse is required I think these will do for times when I need them, they're simply going to take work.
The first pair I received was goopy with oil. I submitted a return request and Amazon said, "don't worry about returning, we'll send another pair." The second pair was drier, but still difficult to operate, and those are the scissors pictured..
TSA allows scissors smaller than 4" at the pivot point. These are smaller than 4" and the sharp points are sheathed as TSA rules require. However, TSA still gives their agents final say, and if the scissors are not allowed because I get unlucky with the agent monitoring, I'm only out $1.99, and will simply have to find another way to cut my yarn. I'll probably stab myself trying to operate these, and TSA will reverse their stance altogether due to the injury these implements can cause . . . apologies in advance. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
NOT a high-quality product. I ordered this product, and the first one I received never worked. When I plugged it in, it did absolutely nothing. I figured I would return it to Amazon, and just ordered another one. I didn't get around to returning the first one before the required date, so I didn't get my money back. (I realize not following through with returning it is my own fault.) When the second one came, it worked, but it was *loud.* Really loud. It punched holes, but it sounded like what I imagine a dying moose would sound like. After about six months, the thing gave out. It did the same thing that other reviewers are saying: it would keep punching so that I couldn't get the papers out and eventually I had to unplug the machine. Over and over again. Now it does nothing. Incredibly frustrating, to say the least.
I had a real quality machine made by Xerox which was a workhorse. That one worked well for about seven years. Unfortunately, I couldn't locate any Xerox hole punchers. But I would NOT recommend buying this SP Richards/SPARCO product. It's like throwing money out the window. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
BROKE within a month of use. <div id="video-block-R23AMBHISGB8XN" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1bf3pyp73S.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91XjxNwv7eS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I love my happy planner because it is completely customizable. I was so excited to get this ordered. I was first disappointed when I opened it to learn that this is only a 9 hole punch, not the standard 11 hole needed for the Happy Planner. However, because it didn't have free shipping I decided to keep it and just punch things twice. As I've been using it, I also hate that it doesn't have a set stopping point like all other 3-hole punchers have. What really set me off, is I pulled it out of my drawer today, and one of the hole punches fell out. And, 3 others are completely stuck in the up position and won't let any of them go down. After about a month of light use, it just quit working. I did not even store it in a drawer that was packed with other items, it was safely organized with nothing even touching it. I have never had an hole punch stop working, and have never seen anything like this. 100% DO NOT recommend! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
these are punches. All the usual letters and numbers are here. 6 and 9 are the same punch so don't let that surprise you. Mine weren't in order when I got them so I invested about 10 minutes putting them in order and facing them all the same direction. They fit perfectly so as to not get out of order when you pull one out. Though for the sake of your sanity only pull one or two out at a time so they'll go back in easily and you won't have to hunt for the "&" and accidentally use the "@". Also, a wordof warning. They are covered in a tacky black grease to prevent rust. They will leave marks on your hands and whatever else they touch. But don't clean them. They will last much longer if you don't. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Face painting. These Princess Perfect and Classic Clown Go Green Face Paints sets go on smoothly. I love the fact that it is certified organic and safe for kids. It is a creamy texture to give your designs a very smooth look. It is also easy to color blend. The container is a great idea to help keep all of the paints protected and together. This paint does stay moist while on the child's face and therefore does smear when touched. The darker pigments were just as easy to remove as the lighter colors. My children love having their faces painted. We can't wait to do a lot more painting this summer. I do wish that it came with more than one applicator though. One for each color would be perfect.
*I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review.* | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Potentially useful tool, great for cardmaking, weak handle screw a potential problem. Purchased the Sizzix Bigshot on Amazon website in June 2016. Product info states that item is sold by Amazon.com. Purchased as a birthday present for avid crafter. Machine used about ten times so far. I noticed that the screw for crank handle periodically comes loose. Today the screw broke while being tightened with the tool that Sizzix provides. It turns out that the screw is much too small for the torque needed to keep it tight during normal use. I did not see this design mistake mentioned in other reviews. The Bigshot looks fairly decent overall but might have a short lifespan. If it came with a good quality screw instead of a Chinese one, that might help, or maybe the manufacturer should include five or ten spare screws with the unit. I did contact Sizzix to see about getting replacement screws and the emailed reply said contact their customer service during business hours. I will report on that after I have a chance to call them. If Sizzix is willing to mail me some screws, or if I can find a better screw locally, the the Bigshot could see lots of use and provide many hours of enjoyment. Update: found a suitable screw, although phillips head, in my computer screw collection. It's good to save stuff! Sizzix Bigshot function is restored but this repair should not be needed. I doubt my experience is unique.
19SEPT2016 Update: contacted customer service and they will mail a hardware bag including screw, rubber plug, and tool. Great! Call took a few minutes with no problems. Also this item DOES have the three year warranty when purchased through Amazon. Hopefully we won't need to take advantage of that. So far, so good!
11JUN2017 Update: machine still is performing well, used at least three times weekly for card making. I periodically tighten the substitute, higher quality screw that I installed, am thinking about add a drop of blue thread locking compound. Blue is the medium strength stuff that doesn't permanently bond screw in place. Don't use red thread locker because you need to heat it if you want to remove the screw! So far the flimsy screw seems to have been the macine's only noticeable weakness. I am also going to take a closer look at the gears, visible when you remove the crank handle, and consider lubricating them, perhaps with a small dab of high pressure grease such as a moly grease. Craft on! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I absolutley love this stuff. I keep finding good uses for this stuff. I've used it to build bumpers around a baby monitor, which was purchased because the last one cracked excessively after a few drops. Well, the Sugru-protected one has been dropped repeatedly and is in perfect shape. I've used it to cap sharp ends of metal on a wall sculpture, used it to hold the hands of a clock after the screw that retains the hands fell off and disappeared, and will soon be making pads for some metal chairs that have been gouging the floor.
Once this stuff dries it is just hard rubber that sticks like mad to whatever you've put it on. Just to see how gentle I needed to be with it, I stuck some on a cheapo metal figurine I had, and ended up throwing it away because I could get the Sugru off. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Decent for the price. I've ordered two of these. Decent for the price. They are made of cheap super lightweight wood, yet the wood is decently smooth. The craftsmanship is just decent: corners and edges joined well enough, but with nothing more than glue, no sturdy joinery. Some glue dripped down the side, but still looks ok. One box, the lid won't stay shut. The hinges are flimsily attached with a kind of single armed staple.
I would not call these durable. If they are handled infrequently, or handled delicately, they should last a while. But the wood might break, and the seams come apart with daily rougher wear and tear.
I store beeswax tapers in one, infrequently used sewing supplies in the other. The beeswax feels a little heavy for the the flimsy glued on bottom. Still, I think they are a good option for the price.
I would like to either oil and wax, or paint, or decoupage these. And I realize this what they are meant for. But, honestly, I don't yet dare invest the time, for fear the oil or water may weaken the glue, and waste my time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good tissue paper, and a good deal. This pack of paper is a very good deal. I bought this paper specifically to make Mexican Tissue Paper flowers. Most all of the colors worked very well a few were a little too delicate to hold up to the flower making process and some were a tad stiff. They made some lovely flowers though, and I'm sure if I had bought two packs I would have learned how to work with all the paper. The colors are really nice and coordinate very well and there is a great selection. I wish there had been a few more sheets of each color but other than that and some being a trifle difficult to make the flowers with, I'm highly satisfied with the product. I attached some photos of some of the finished flowers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pretty, but hard to use. I have punched about 60 butterflies, primarily used it to cut aluminum cans for making a windchime; I also tried it with paper and cardstock. The pros: a beautiful shape and detail, nice compact design, heavy duty and cut through the cans easily. Cons: the butterfly comes out rounded and not flat so the punch has metal areas recessed and some deeper; because of this I had a lot of trouble getting the butterfly out of the punch with both the paper and the cans. They tend to hang up inside the punch, also the material can't go in straight. You can't see what's being punched from the front so I turned it upside down to position the material. This is not an easy punch to use. I wouldn't buy this style again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Magic Sculpt Epoxy. This is the first time working with this product, I do a lot of polymer clay and other clays so I was expecting it to be the same consistency. I was wrong! The clay doesn't have the same consistency as other clays do that I have used, so there are adjustments to get used to. I like that you can use water to smooth it out. It is not as firm as polymer so it is harder to get it to keep its shape. If you have used polymer clay it is like using translucent only adding some liquid polymer to it then trying to make something. It drys quickly and pretty hard, however, it is more breakable than polymer. I made a unicorn out of the left over didn't want to waste it and several days after it had harded I dropped it and it broke. Not happy about that but glad it happened when it did. Don't want my jewelry breaking after I sell it. I am not a big fan of having to put a base coat on it before painting and that I can't put color into it before I start like you can with polymer (may be able to if so I just haven't figured it out.) I made a wire armature and made a butterfly body on a butterfly made out of 10/0 delicas. However, I did put PearlEx powder on it and that worked good. From a distance the butterfly does look real. I put blue painter's tape on the butterfly to keep the clay off of the beaded body but some did get on it. But to my surprise most of it cleaned off with water. Made me happy. Looking forward to experimenting with it more. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cute, but doesn't cut anything thicker than standard weight paper. Doesn't punch through anything thicker than "printer" 20# paper. The product descriptions should clearly state a limitation like that -- the reason I purchased was to punch cardstock. So -- they were largely useless ... and return shipping being what it is, and these are pretty inexpensive -- I just ended up keeping them.
If you are punching paper -- they are pretty cute and petite. You may note that if you're trying to create confetti the holly won't be effective since it punches out three different tiny items -- so you'll want to keep that to just using the "negative punch" rather than for confetti or adding the punch out to something else. The snowflake could be used either way -- would be really cute for confetti or the punch out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Black rubber stains on mat. I'd like to give this product a higher rating, since once you fix the problem described below, it is a good value. Compared to other mat cutters, it is affordably priced and is capable of producing well-cut mats. Unfortunately, one component that probably cost the manufacturer less than a dollar downgraded my rating. The cutter uses a length of rubber o-ring cord that fits into a groove machined into the underside of the long hold-down bar to avoid indents in the surface of mats inserted under the bar during the cutting process. The concept is good, but implementation went awry. The o-ring cord is made of a black elastomer that left indelible stains on the mat surface. After ruining the first two sheets that I cut, I removed the four screw that attach the bar to the base and pulled out the o-ring cord. Wiping it with a paper towel at first, and next with a microfiber cloth did not remove the black surface residue on the cord. Neither did washing it in warm water and mild detergent. The elastomer had degraded, probably because of age or exposure to light or chemicals. I tossed it and reassembled the bar, but applying pressure to hold down the mats being cut left faint indentations. I finally substituted some fresh 3/32" food grade (white) viton o-ring cord and it now works fine. Users should not have to do this to get the device to work; Logan needs to make the cheap upgrade. In any case, I am giving the product a 3 star rating and recommend that buyers insert and slide around some scrap pieces of mat board to check for this problem. Good luck. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A great natural wax. I've been making candles since my teens, and this wax is a great natural wax. I've used paraffin in the past but i really appreciate the renewable nature of this product. The wax is shipped in flakes as shown in the photo, sealed into 5lb bags. If you can't use that much (five pounds) at once, you'll want to transfer it to avoid spillage of the wax chips, but the bags themselves are sturdy until opened.
I noticed other reviewers mention the candle wax didn't seem to hold scent well, I haven't experienced this problem with my candles in the slightest bit. It might have to do with the source of oil scents.
When heated, if you do a single pour, it does divot a bit in the top as wax tends to do while cooling, but less than other waxes- i've experienced in the past divoting bad enough to have a hole running half the length of the wick. this is a mild dimple. For cosmetic purposes, you might want to plan for a second pour after cooling, but again, it's really not bad (and irrelevant the first time you use it).
The wax has "soy additive" which i don't know what that is, and per the seller, is not intended for massage candles- however i will say, what bit i spilled, i rubbed into my hands. My extremely sensitive skin (allergies and eczema) did not have any issues. take that as you will.
I would purchase this product again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
SO COOL. This stuff is so cool!
I run a 3D printing company and got this as a way to test out prototypes before printing. I'd heard of moldable plastic before, but I've never had the chance to try it out, so when the opportunity came up to try it, I jumped at the chance. Long story short, it's not perfect, but it's pretty freaking incredible. Just pop it into a small pot of hot water, let it sit, then fish it out (careful, it's HOT) and give it a minute to cool down and it's like putty in your hands. Create anything you want and leave it to set and bam, perfect objects with a solid hold. Drop it back into the water and do it all over again!
I haven't used this for finishing yet, but I understand that it can be used to fill out seams and cracks. You can bet I'll be trying that soon! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy to use. Easy to use, and dries nice and clear and hard. For some projects, I'll be replacing regular casting resin with this, as it doesn't require mixing and uses an easy to control pour nozzle. However, it does take longer to set than the recommended 3 hours if it's applied any thicker than the thinnest possible coat. Over night does just fine, though. Be very careful to avoid shaking the bottle so as to not get bubbles, and it creates a nice effect. I would avoid the glitter version of this product though, unless you want to COMPLETELY obscure whatever it is you're coating with the glitter. It just settles to the bottom and covers everything. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love. I have just started quilting and have been looking for a fabric cutter to make life easier, I started out wanting the AccuquiltGo bucause that what my quilting instructor has but it is so darn expensive. I started doing research and found Sizzix products, they had excellent reviews and the machines and dies were much cheaper so I dove in and bought the Sizzix Big Shot.
I am in Love! I am in the process of making a weighted rag quilt for my daughter using old jeans, so I bought the 4.5in square die, this little machine has made my life so easy. Since I'm cutting thick denim I can only do 1 layer at a time but I can cut 15 perfect squares in 5 minutes, there is no way I could do that with a ruler and rotary cutter.
If you decide to buy a Sizzix make sure you buy an extra set of cutting pads to match your die size, they do wear out (not sure how fast) and I bought a extra long die and did not buy a set of pads to match whoops lol. Also a die pick, it looks like the tool a dentist uses to scrape your teeth but it helps you clean out the fabric stuck in your dies, the AccuQuilt comes with this Sizzix does not, I bought the Accuquilt brand pick here on amazon for like $8. All in all I see myself getting lots of use out of this machine for half the price of the Accuquilt machines, so if your on a budget definately look at Sizxix. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
About worth the $10.00 it cost, useless, don't waste your money. I bought this to engrave the cooking tools in my sons chef school bag - knives, spatulas, etc. The engraver worked just long enough for me to get the contents of the bag engraved before it literally fell apart. I ended up having to use a pencil eraser to finish up because the little button you push to make it work fell off. The blue piece and the white piece do not stay screwed together,and I had to use both the tips to get all the tools engraved - 15 pieces. By the end it wasn't vibrating if you touched it to anything, and it wasn't the batteries because I tried four different sets. I would not recommend this to anyone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very nice quality. I must admit, I was a bit skeptical about the quality of this paper, being able to purchase as an add-on for five bucks. I so surprised at the quality and vivid colors in this pad! There are 30 sheets of heavy cardstock paper and in 5 different color schemes. A beautiful grass/lime green, purple, marigold, pink and a teal blue. They are all striking and the combinations they put together for each color way are very pretty. The colors really stand out but would be a great background for just about anything they're used for from scrapbooking to card making to art journaling. Now that I see how nice the quality is, I intend to purchase some other pads made by this vendor, as you really can't go wrong with the price and the value. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
No more hand pain & perfect cuts. This year I've been making papel picado for our Dia de los Muertos celebration and my hands were hurting me terribly from my normal scissors. I have carpal tunnel and arthritis so I'm really not used to so much scissor work. I came on Amazon to try to find scissors to help with my work and find these little beauties! Not only do my hands not hurt these scissors are small and great for the tiny cuts I need to make. I love these so much I'm thinking about ordering myself a full size pair before Christmas wrapping season! If you have hand pain while using regular scissors I'd suggest trying these. You won't regret it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A neat product I haven't seen another like. I like it for popping up intricut butterflies . A neat product I haven't seen another like. I like it for popping up intricut butterflies or small objects. Apply a line or spot of this liquid adhesive, lightly apply your object. Be sure you don't press down too hard. The objective of this adhesive is that it will dry like foam tape, elevating your smallest image with clear adhesive.
I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because when I used this on some cardstock butterflies, they sank down some. I think it was the weight of the cardstock. They were still elevated, just not as high as I anticipated.
It is definitely worthwhile to keep in your toolbox & I will purchase more in the future for those items I want popped up, but are too small for foam tape. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A Mixed bag for those searching for options and inspiration. I bought this because I needed a wide range of options for my puppet's hair color and didn't need a large amount of any single color... I had debated a Lot over which options to choose and I found this mixed bag to be Just What I was after!!
On the one hand, this mixed range can offer a Lot of odd color combinations... I had a fair bit of Purple colors as well as a wide range of hard-to-distinguish colors... but I found this made an interesting outcome...
I did run into issues of having such a varied amount of any single color that I had issues finding enough of some colors to be useful... but that's kinda the point of a grab bag...
I will also mention that you get all different sorts of hair bundles in this... long strands, wads... while the colors themselves generally separate, actually getting the strands to line up and be uniform in each clump is a bit of a job...
It is a mixed bag in many ways, but each bag is big and full... I got several before I was done... I did, however, end up with rather a lot of the less exciting colors (ambiguous brownish) in the end, because I gravitated so much toward the unusual options... but, given the chance, I'd buy it again... I've still not found a better option out there... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product that unfortunately was not compatible with the kind of epoxy resin I use. The product itself is very easy to mix and pour. It's not toxic smelling.
I poured the silicone over my original piece and let it cure overnight. The next day, I popped out my original with ease and had a very nice mold.
The next day I poured epoxy resin (from Specialty Resins) into the mold at a depth of about 1/2" and let it cure 24 hours. I then added a second layer of resin at a depth of about 1/4" and let it cure another 24 hours.
When I popped my piece of out the mold, it was tacky. Two days later, it's still tacky and will not fully cure. The part of the piece that faced the open air is totally cured, but all parts of the pieces that touched the mold are sticky to the touch. I've used this brand of resin in several types of molds (silicone, plastic, etc) and never experienced this problem, so the issue is the compatibility with this silicone rubber. Despite the product description saying it's suitable with resin, per my response from OOMOO today, they said they "cannot guarantee compatibility with competitor resins". I can't seem to find much on the internet, but I did find something about "tin-cure" silicone rubber not being compatible with epoxy resins. If that's the case, I can only hope the manufacturer updates the description.
Unfortunately, I now have a very expensive bottle of silicone rubber I cannot use for my resin molds. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great scissors - and how to adjust them when they need it someday . These have to be some of the very best scissors I have ever owned. I bought these in June 2012, and now in Feb. 2015, after lots of use, they are still very sharp, but the blades are getting loose. This causes materials like the plastic wrapped on some foods to just bind and not be cut, as it slips between the blades. I had already decided to replace them, so donated them to "science", and decided to try to discover if their is a hidden screw inside for blade tension. There is. If you hold the scissors pointing away from you, the Philips screw head will be on your left, under the orange plastic button they pressed in. I wasn't able to pry out this plug on either side, so I found I could use a 1/16 drill bit to determine, starting on the right side, that it was the tail end of a screw. Back on the left side, I "chain drilled" a circle of little holes around the perimeter of the plug, and was then able to pry it out.
The screw head is larger than I expected, and so it is very easy to take a standard #2 Philips driver and get the precise amount of rotation of the screw to set the tension right where you want it on the scissors. I won't have to replace mine now. :) If desired, one could cover the screw head again with some kind of round sticker, a piece of tape punched or cut into a circle, etc.
I'm sure I'll get many more years of use from these fine scissors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wax there, wax everywhere. When you want to make candles, and I mean a lot of candles, buying 50 pounds of wax is the way to go. As far as the wax quality goes, it is top notch. Melts great with no impurities. Has no smell when melted or while being burnt as a candle.
Pros:
50 pounds of wax
Switching from LED to candle light is so hipster.
Comes in a stylish blue bag.
Cons:
Annoyed delivery driver
Box the bag comes in doesn't hold the weight well.
Looks like coconut chips but don't be fooled.
Small resemblance to pee when melted so be careful not to let your landlord think you are filling jars with pee.
In 20 years, when we run out of candles, I will totally buy this again! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good Value, Good Quality. I ordered this xacto set as it seemed more stable then the one-offs i have been buying... i tend to put things throug their paces!
The item was shipped well, the product was well product and undamaged - always a plus right?
One of my favorite things about this set is the case - it makes for hassle free storage, just close it and put it in the shelf or in a bag and BOOM you're done. 2nd positive to this set is the variety that comes with the blades and 3 "handles" ... the wealth of options these provide make it easy to tailor the "knife" you are using to the project you are working on.
Having tried many blades I have found that once secured properly in the handles each cuts well (very sharp, watch out!), clean and with ease. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fun Fun Craft Station. I have been using the Martha Stewart Crafts Craft Station for a few weeks now and so far I haven't found a negative on it. I have cut card stock using the cutter which cuts perfect, just make sure you put pressure on it if your using card stock. The ruler slides easy and what is so helpful is that you clamp both ends down to hold the paper tight so it won't slip. I really like the lights on it to dry emboss. I slide the ruler onto my cardstock to hold it in place while I emboss. I really liked the flower border to emboss across the bottom of my cards. I have used the other ones also for a embellishment on cards. Tracing a pattern is easy too, just have to have a steady hand. It took me a few tries and different markers to trace the pattern onto a card. My gel markers smeared so I use markers that don't smear and the cards look so much better. I have traced some journaling tags to use on cards and scrapbooking which look great! It is fast to emboss, tracing takes a little more time. This is a fun craft station because you have the cutter plus the embossing tool handy to use. The light on the craft station makes it so easy to see where your tracing and embossing. Watch the DVD on how to change the blade, the instructions are straight forward also. I haven't used the exacto knife yet but will when I find a need. I'm happy that I have this craft station and it will get a lot of use. All in all this is a wonderful tool!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent. These scissors are meant to cut heavy and thick stuff and they do. Matte paper, cardboard, blister packs - no problem. This doesn't mean that you don't have to squeeze hard, you might. However, there's a difference between squeezing hard and not being able to cut things at all or having to take twice as long.
The scissors are about twice the weight of regular Fiskars. That weight comes from beefed up handles and a ratcheting mechanism. The mechanism lets the scissors get wider near the handle and provide better leverage for cutting. That's the secret of these scissors. It works. These are solidly built and should last a good long time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Is it half empty or half full. The packaging was excellent but the product was not satisfactory because both of the containers were half empty. I think they should have both been full. I can't even get a bottle stopper mold out of it and I am near tears because I paid over $40.00 plus the shipping and I'm a Senior citizen on a fixed income and now I feel like I have wasted my money on something I can't use. I have a half of a mold sitting here curing and I won't be able to use it because there wasn't enough product to make a bottle stopper mold. There was only 4 oz in each container and I needed 8 oz in each container. I got jipped.... I won't buy a product that I can't use because there isn't enough in the containers. I'm near tears now and I just teed off at this. Other wise I do think it would be a good product if there was enough. I don't even think it was a pound but I didn't weigh it to make sure. I'm just plain unhappy,, Don't wait your money on half empty containers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Slippery plastic. I bought a Boye knitting loom at our local discount department store as I had used similar knitting looms (made by another manufacturer) and thought I'd try out the Boye knitting loom. I found the Boye loom hard to use as the plastic loom is made of hard plastic which allows the yarn to slip and slide. The plastic loom just didn't feel good in my hands. I'd recommend purchasing any of the looms from CinDWood Crafts as her looms are made from MDF board and nylon pegs. Yes, the fake wood doesn't sound all that appealing but from experience of using both the plastic and wood looms I far prefer the MDF knitting looms. The CinDWood looms feel good in your hands and the nylon pegs make loom knitting so much easier.
I recommend the Boye loom if you can afford or find no other product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not many pine cones per bag and many of them had scales that were damaged or missing completely . I purchased 3 bags of this product for my winter wedding on November 29, 2014. Each of these pine cones were going to serve as a place card holder at the reception. I had been hopeful that I would be getting nearly perfect and intact pine cones, based on all the great reviews. There is even at least one review that reads that the reviewer received more pine cones in the bag than expected. When I received all 3 packages, I was appalled to find that a) there were way less pine cones per bag than the picture depicts (there were about 12 per bag) b) many of the pine cones were not fully intact with scales that were damaged or missing (perhaps because the bags of pine cones were just thrown into a shipping box without any other material to cushion them from being jostled about during shipment). If you are looking for perfect pine cones, I would look elsewhere. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Use ASAP or you're wasting your . I have seen tons of tutorials on using this product and felt confident using it. However, I purchased this kit several months ago and had no idea that it has a six month (or LESS) UNOPENED shelf life after manufacturing!! Yes, you read that right, after they make and package this it has a 6 month shelf life. When you receive it you aren't sure how long it has already been sitting -- so you had better use it ASAP. . . I opened mine today to find the Part A completely unusable. A thick gum-like mess!
I've seen enough people use this to know it does it's job well when it's fresh, but my problem with this is how are we supposed to know how long it has been sitting on the shelf before we receive it? There is NO printed date on the box. Unfortunately for me I didn't open it until my Amazon return window was closed so now I'm stuck with a lonely jar of Part B. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best hooks I've ever seen - SO worth the price. These were a gift that I've been wanting for literally two years. They were SO worth the wait!! The handles are the perfect size for my hands, the hook ends are so smooth they're flawless. Before soft touch, I had the Boye crochet master set and used them for years. They hurt my hands after less than an hour but I bought a glove and went on. All ergonomic hooks I've tried were too much handle not enough hook and rough quality. These are perfect! I'll never look back! I don't even have any interest in the Amour hooks, because I love these so much. My only complaint is they don't come in sizes bigger than J, and the larger Amour hooks are plastic - which I can't stand squeaking through my yarn. For my 6.5mm I bought a Tulip Etimo, but honestly I'd rather have a soft touch! If you haven't tried these you're truly missing out! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Reviews for whom is buying the product for the first time. Just got it today. First i want to say that i don give review it means i do not give review. So, this will be my very first. I will be posting photos
1. The wooden box will not be your expected high quality, it did the job and u can not except to be high quanlity so the price is cheap.
2. The handles, be aware that when your holding the handles the silvering powder dust will come off.
3. It hold the blades tight. For now. I can not say it will hold the blades tight FOREVER. So, keep in mind that be caution when using blades.
4. The magnet will hold the ten assorted blades.
5. U can see from the photo that it is diffcult to take the assorted blades out. So, becareful when taking the blades out.
6. I do not know what material it is made from. I do not know which series of steel this is.
7. Overall, i will recommend my friends to buy this product.
Thank you for reading my review | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Hard To Complain For The Price........ Gift With Purchase Unexpected, lol ~ See Photo. Ordered these back in December, 5 months later and I'm just finally writing a review. When I ordered these I don't remember there being any customer images but I could be wrong... In any case, I was pretty disappointed in their size.
Considering their price, I'm definitely not complaining, however, I won't be ordering these again. See photo for a closer look.
Not exactly the pastel colors as pictured on the seller page. Purchased from seller: VanTechnologies...
When my husband tossed me the package to open, a few black hairs fell out, it really grossed me out! I thought maybe it was from something else, although we don't have any pets...
When I opened it, a few more hairs fell out with the rolls. They looked like cheap cosmetic brush hairs. Probably not that gross but definitely not what we paid for, lol.
You've been warned... Smile. Open slowly, haha | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Watch comparison video and judge for yourself--it's junk. <div id="video-block-R192OR47O16LEU" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B1ASw5vRx4S.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/916u0BsDc9S.png" class="video-slate-img-url">Sorry to say this machine (together with it's partner the Makins' Professional Clay Machine) is a piece of crap. I bought both, then returned both for a large Atlas pasta machine and matching motor.
I posted a warning video to my Polymer Clay Facebook friends, showing exactly how it worked. The motor screamed and ground, and the unit bucked and jumped, because the gearshift going into the clay machine was canted. After a weeks worth of occasional use, I found metal shavings around the gearshift, showing just how much wear and damage it was doing. The attached video shows it running...badly.
The clay machine was made of thin, molded metal that cut me when I was cleaning the machine the way I always had with my old Atlas. The thickness selection knob was cheap and hard to turn. Between thickness 6 and 7, depending upon the texture of the clay, sheets started to show creases and thin spots.
If you want your clay time to be happy, save up your money and buy an Atlas. Don't waste your time on this junk. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Received mine with problems :( But definitely a cute idea and can be easy to use. Kinda big. Didn't read the size. Thought I'd be able to use the bottle mold for other types of things I make out of polymer clay but sadly it's way to big! Mine had a slight imperfection On the top piece of the cupcake and a small slit/rip in the bottom. Going to be contacting company about it. Cute idea tho! Just wish I were able to use the entire thing. Also when I purchased the molds I bought 9 other molds and the shipping cost me a small fortune. Also they put all the molds in a bag/envelope all toget her so I don't know if that had anything to do with the issues I'm having with receiving Them broken. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Micro Glaze has saved my sanity. Did you know that inkjet images bleed when Mod Podge is applied to it? Well, I'm sure YOU did...but I did not! ;) I've started making switch plate covers by using MP. At first, I wasn't noticing the bleeding as I was using busy patterns. But then I started printing one or two objects onto white paper. AH!! It was horrible! I felt kind of silly because I just didn't realize that would happen! I tried "sealing" the printout first by using an acrylic spray. I didn't work, no matter how many coats. I did countless searches online for anything that would "seal" ink! This product doesn't even come up! I just happened by the name of this product in a blog I was reading. I was so excited to get it! I *may* have been waiting for the UPS driver and scared the crap outta him when I opened the door before he knocked...heehee! It works perfectly!! I have used it for several pieces now and not one has bled when spreading glue over the top! I've used my finger and a brush. I like the brush better, as it can be hard to get the fingerprints out. Which really doesn't matter to me, since I cover the glaze anyway, but there's the OCD for ya! ;) A little goes a long way as everyone else has said. The biggest thing: LET IT SET OVERNIGHT! I tried using glue right after using glaze, and there was a little bit of bleeding. Not nearly as much as before, but it was there. I let the paper sit for about 6 hours and no bleeding. I was losing my mind there for a little bit...and thankfully, Judikins Micro Glaze has saved it!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
EVERY Home Should Have Some. This is amazing! I purchased some of this product 5 years ago when it was first introduced. I used it to replace the running light on our Hyundai Elantra, a job the dealership quoted at over $400. The part was fine, still working, but a mounting clip had broken. I used thin "ropes" of the Sugru to outline the part and pushed it into place, then smoothed the outer surface to look like a seal. That part is still in place after 45,000 miles in FL heat, humidity and rainstorms! i also used it recently to repair a chip on the rim of a covered jar and to create a series of "hooks" to hold a lamp cord in place behind a console table. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
THE BEST FOR MY NEEDS AFTER MUCH SEARCHING. I have used this clay numerous times, and find that it is the best overall clay to suit my needs It does not shrink as much as some other natural clays that I have used. It does tend to be brittle if it is dried in thin strips, so I apply a good water based varnish to my finished pieces to lessen breakage. This also makes the details in the art stand out better.
It tends to be very wet when first opened, and I found that it took some practice to figure out how much drying it needed before I could begin working with it . I generally found that this was only a matter of a few minutes, which afforded no real problem.
Overall, an excellent product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Almost perfect - what a difference. *** updated a year later to bump these up to 5 stars. Lost this pouch at one point (the one drawback of having everything all in one place) and decided to treat myself to the newer, fancier Clover Amour <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Clover-3672-Amour-Crochet-Hook-Set-10-sizes/dp/B00B2CCA6W/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Clover 3672 Amour Crochet Hook Set, 10 sizes</a> hooks. Those ones - definitely more expensive! - are not only bigger, they're bulkier and the handle is a weird kind of rubber that actually makes them slightly harder to use. So I was very relieved when this original set turned up, and these are for sure my favourite hooks now. I can crochet without them... but why would anybody want to???
Here's my original review, from a year ago:
Okay, they're a bit small. I was worried about that because a couple of reviewers pointed out that these are basically the shortest hooks on the market. When they arrived, I saw that it's true - they're tiny. If you have big hands, these are probably not the hook for you... but I don't.
And the trade-off is that they are extremely well-made, gliding smoothly through the work and making it a pleasure almost all the time. I have used 3 or 4 of them so far, and they are a real improvement on everything I've used before. No squeak like the plastic ones, just GLIDE.
I've noticed that my grip does tend to get a little "pinchy" and stiff after a while of holding these handles, but usually, I can just loosen up my hands, take a bit of a break, and I'm fine.
Also, there is no hook size between 4.0 and 5.0, even though several yarns I have bought call for a 4.5 (Size 6) hook. With this set, for some mysterious reason, you're forced to round up, or down, or buy another hook.
Still - I cannot tell you how happy it has made me to have this little set all to myself. I am really a medium beginner, and have been borrowing hooks from my mother one by one as I need them. These will take care of almost all my crochet needs, and I'm thrilled every time I see it.
NOTE: I was dismayed by a sticker on the plastic outer wrap (and here I'm paraphrasing slightly because I've thrown the original away): "this product contains a substance known in the State of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm." I did a double-take, and thought others might want to know as well. There are probably thousands of toxic substances in our lives, but they just come and go without our noticing at all. And now, suddenly, here was a specific, but not specific ENOUGH warning label.
I still have no idea what the substance is. I'm not currently reproducing, and I have to hope that simply handling the hooks won't give me cancer. But if you are concerned about this issue, contact the seller and find out exactly what the substance in question might be. They really ought to make that sticker WAY more specific... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent for School, Church, Clubs, Etc. As an educator, I can NEVER have too many pairs of scissors! They all seem to have legs and walk away. I purchased another set at the beginning of 2015 (<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Westcott-School-Scissor-Caddy-and-Kids-Scissors-With-Anti-microbial-Protection-24-Scissors-and-1-Caddy-5-Inch-Blunt-14756/dp/B001PMG7AO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Westcott School Scissor Caddy and Kids Scissors With Anti-microbial Protection, 24 Scissors and 1 Caddy, 5-Inch Blunt (14756)</a>). It's a good set, but I like Stanley's better.
I like this set over the other set better because of the design. It's more sturdy and the cups, being square, are more stable than the round ones. The overall design of it being a square makes it easier to store as well.
Scissor-wise, they both cut about the same, which is good. These are blunt tipped so they're safe for younger children. I must admit my third-graders could probably handle pointed scissors but these are just fine.
The only "gripe" I have is about something I actually love about these scissors. There is a place to put a child's name (or in my case, numbers) for identification purposes. One other reviewer stated there was no paper to write the name on. That isn't entirely correct. You have the back of the paper that says "Your Name" AND there is another little sheet underneath it. Well, that's the problem. The papers are T.H.I.N. and when you try to close the 'door' of the name area, it's hard to get the paper to stay put. They really need to use cardstock. However, it's a manageable situation and not worth taking any stars off for.
Overall I would recommend this set over the other one I have. They may cost more but they're worth it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Makes a nice uniform mini-ball center pull skein. When I received this order I had great concern due to previously posted reviews... but I have had none of the problems that others have reported. I have wound up all of our scrap yarn into neat little mini ball center pull skeins that do not tangle. What I did was purchase several inexpensive quart zip lock type bags, cut a small hole in them and put each mini ball in it. Now when I use the yarn it stays neat in the plastic bag and it never tangles. The metal alignment piece needs a good tug and it will lock into place. When winding I think I go pretty fast and it can make 2 smaller skeins out of a standard skein of yarn. The smaller skeins also unwind with an even tension... the ones you buy in the store often tangle. I also like this device because I can look at the whole lot of the yarn in the skein for any tangles, manufacturing or spinning defects. This is my honest opinion and review of the device. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to wind their yarn into smaller more manageable mini skeins. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Thick, but cuts well on machines. I've been buying these for a few years to make paper tags. It's the thickest paper I've ever worked with, just a tad thinner than chipboard. Cuts well on my Silhouette despite the thickness. Unfortunately it seems to have been discontinued. This might be due to the fact that the color, thickness and texture has been inconsistent. If this is the case, I think it unfortunate because it seems to improve with changes. The manufacturer says the will continue to make chalkboard cardstock but not in a variety pack of solid colors. I believe they said they will make a smaller stack of solid black and sell at a variety of retailers including Michael's and Hobby Lobby. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Still figuring out how to best use it. Its okay to use... but the problem I have with it is the product is very sticky. If I can just tame the stickiness then I can really make cool stuff out of it and it would be excellent. To compare it to Apoxy Sculpt I would say Apoxy is easier to work with. The good thing about free Form Epoxy is that you can get it really smooth with water. I'm still going to experiment with it to see how to best use it. You do get a lot of the material to work with for a good price. I find that I can make a basic shape with it then with Apoxy sculpt I can add the remaining details. Use Wax paper when working with it you do not want this to stick to the table plus you should wear latex or vinyl gloves when handling it. I'm going to try to see if maybe some plaster will decrease the stickiness... So I'm still experimenting with it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good product, it is what it is. Works as intended, I use it for engraving hand tools. I purchased separately the diamond point dremel engraving bit. Cuts better than the one included with this engraver (see my review).
Lighter than dremel rotary tools, and smaller, though the plastic seems to be of the same or similar quality.
Stroke per minute dial works as described, engraving depth can also be adjusted by the pressure you apply with the tool, the bit (like the diamond bit), and how many passes you do. Engraving small initials is easy, making decorative glass would be more challenging and would require more skill, but this is not what I use it for. After a few tests on some scrap to get the feel of it, I was ready to go. I was pleased with the results from the tool, but my handwriting, not so much. Tool worked well.
Included stencil works if the tool is help perfectly vertical to the engraving surface. Though the way the letters are stenciled, there are large gaps due to the thickness and design of the stencil. For example a letter B looks more like 13. Sometimes I used the stencil and then filled in the gaps by hand.
It's very similar to writing with a large, vibrating, noisy pencil. If you have a steady hand you could easily write someone a letter on a piece of sheet metal.
It is rather noisy, especially on the higher settings, lots of buzzing and rattling but doesn't retract from the functionality. This isn't the sort of thing that requires stealth anyway.
I had no problems with the set screw when changing bits. I was prepared with a small flat bladed pocket type screwdriver and know how not to strip a screw. Snug it up and you're done. If the bit comes loose (which mine hasn't) snug it down a little more. If you start perspiring, grunting, or shaking violently while tightening it down, ease up. It's a set screw, not the lug nuts on your spare tire.
Good price, Dremel is a name brand, and bits can be purchased at most hardware stores. I was unable to find the diamond bits at my local hardware stores so I just orded it with the engraver from Amazon.
Good tool | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Don't buy waste of time. Only works on 1 inch of less nail punchers. There was a 100% satisfactory guarantee when I bought it if I'm not satisfied for any reason I would get full refund. It has previously good reviews so I say why not. I had a couple of repairs need. The swatches that came with it no instruction on which is to use for grain texture and which is the backing to use on larger rips. I should have listen to by husband about using a leather stitching old fashion way. But I thought this was going to be quicker and better. 1. Was a mess to mix and apply I only thought t was ok with tiny punchers smaller than penny size ok, and rips that are long and thin. Anything else don't use it to repair a open steam. It's is not strong enough. I thought compound would bond them together well it didn't. I used some of the things they suggest to wipe off if quick and want to remove. Well when it dries using them doesn't even work. Now it looks like horrible. As I called Amazon to return it. I have to send in the unused portion. I only got $15. Refund due to a $6 shipping charge to return it. An insult I wasn't happy with finally after speaking with them they offer 1 time refund of this shipping. Don't buy this product. I don't think any leather repair works without heat bonding the real leather repair kits not sold on Amazon goes for $50+ that will work. Im just no going to bother. For now my sofa is just going to be covered up permanently. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Ok for a non-artistic mom looking for a quick design. These work ok. I'm not an artist and needed something that would enable me to make creative designs without any artistic ability. The stencils stick to the kids faces pretty well but some of the thinner lines can move a little bit making the edges blurred and not as crisp as the images on the packages show. I was not overly enthusiastic about the results but the kids thought they were great...which is what I was going for.
One thing I was surprised by is how large the designs were. My kids are 1st-4th grades and the designs barely fit on their cheeks. I ended up trimming the edges off the stencils to make them fit better. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Happy to have found this item again. I used this item over 15 years ago at a previous job and really liked the idea of a "no pins needed" bulletin board. I've searched for it again over the years and was never successful, figuring that they were no longer being made. The need arose for something like this at my office recently so I decided to search again and was so pleased to find them available throught Amazon.com. I ordered two for my office, one for me and one for my recieptionist. It's very easy to custom fit and put up. I would recommend this product to anyone that has space issues or, like me, just doesn't want to deal with push pins! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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