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Beautiful Washi tape in a darling package. I love Washi tape and have been looking for new colors and patterns to add to my collection. These arrived quickly, packaged in the nicest little cardboard and plastic drawer style box that would be perfect for storage. As pretty as they are all boxed up, they would be a great gift for your favorite crafter! Each tape came wrapped in shrink plastic to keep it clean and protected until use.
This washi tape feels nice. Not as matte as some I have used, but not shiny, either. A soft satiny finish. Some of the designs are more transparent, making them nice for layering, as the underneath color will peak through. Others are a bit more opaque. All of the colors are rich and vibrant, making for really striking cards and decorations. There are contrasting and coordinating colors in reds, purples, and teals...three reds, three teals, and two purples, making for a wide variety of combinations.
The paper quality is very nice. It is sturdy enough to be pulled back up if you need to straighten it on your project, but tears off of the roll easily, making for lots of crafting flexibility.
This ten roll pack is a good value. At 15 mm wide, by 10 meters, each roll contains enough tape for many many cards and craft projects.
I will definitely be looking for more of this Gambia washi tape to add to my collection. Just beautiful!
I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own, and a favorable review was not required. I am happy to say this product more than exceeded my expectations. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The Gyro-cut takes a bit of getting used to, . The Gyro-cut takes a bit of getting used to, but once I found the rhythm, I find it indispensable for my art journalling. I have used it enough that it is getting blunt. Hence the replacement blade. I plan to have a spare set on hand at all times as I can't do without this nifty little tool. Just keep working at it and you will get the hang of it! I find that if I turn the blade before I start so that the lowest point of the blade is in the paper when I start, with the slope of the blade back towards the handle, it makes cutting so much easier. You'd think it would go that way naturally, but I make sure, and since I've been doing that, I have far fewer problems. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Doesn't stick and you can see through it. Probably the worst duct tape ever. You can see right through it. Plus it doesn't stick very well. It starts to lift. I am using it for my son's Halloween costume and planned to use red duct tape to cover a pampers box for his fire truck costume. I had to do a few layers to get it covered and went through 2 rolls just to wrap a box. Plus now, its starting to lift off of the box. I thought it would be easier and cheaper to use duct tape and I liked the thought of it giving it more durability but we will probably end up just using paint. Due to allergies, i can't use spray paint so we are going to have to get creative on this one. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
diy fabulous. I purchased this model for home use after years of using a larger version of it at my work place. It's a great tool for those who want to do intermediate framing. With some practice, you can make beautiful bevel cuts that mimic those that you'd pay big bucks for. It's eally quite easy to master. The instructions are very clear. And it's versatile... a wide variety of mat sizes can be cut. If you're agonizing over whether or not to purchase a Logan mat cutter, I say go for it. It's money well spent if you like to create your own art, but need to save some cash by using pre-existing frames. With this cutter you can customize any store bought frame to suit your "frameables". Enjoy! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A Totally Enjoyable Product. I have been sculpting for years with a variety of high fire clay. I found myself a bit too decrepit to hoist it all in and out of my kiln anymore. Simply had to give it up. Knowing nothing about Sculpey I say this online and on a whim, purchased it. I was amazed at the ease of use. Next thing I know, I'm re-purchasing clay tools, reading books and watching you-tube videos. What fun! Working with this clay is pretty cool. It accepts fine detail, it is easy to paint, it hardens like a rock after baking; it's sturdy and forgiving. It's also clean. I sit with it in my lap while watching TV and whittle away at it on a tray. Don't get me wrong, I haven't made any masterpieces, but I have made totally acceptable little heads and bodies. As a complete beginner with this clay I am totally pleased. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Does the job although not as sharp as ss food scissors. I love the fact these are ceramic blades and so far no rust from the pin that holds the blades together. They do cut through berries, grapes, other fruits, veggies, and cooked meats. when using them it feels a little different than the ss scissors, I think the blades do not cut through like butter, it sometimes take a little effort or repetitive cutting motion isn't as smooth - something feels a little off about using these scissors but it's still worth it to keep my little man healthy as can be. It is rather pricey but b/c I paid so much for it I find that I have been very mindful not to forget it at restaurants as I have lost several pairs of the small ss snips. And the colors and form are so pleasant to the eye.. 1 star deducted for it being so expensive and for feeling not as sharp as ss scissors that cost much much less... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome Adhesive Superior to Krazy Glue and Super Glue. The best glue I have ever used to repair glassware and ceramics. I was amazed with the results as Krazy Glue and Super Glue have been disappointing when it came to similar repairs. I used E6000 on a vase that a small dog had knocked over and it held beautifully. A week later the small dog once again broke the vase, but the glued area remained intact. On a whim I decided to see if E6000 would repair the more extensive, multiple pieces that broke off and shockingly it did. I decided to dispose of the dog's temptation, but before doing so I kept the vase long enough to observe if the repair would hold and it did. Very impressed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Could be good but falls short. You get what you pay for here. This could be a great starter loom except for three things. 1. The pegs that hold the base string are not deep enough to hold the string in place while you weave. I fixed this problem with a hack saw. Just marked my depth and sawed down the grooves on the ends to make them deep enough that the string didn't just pop off. 2. When weaving is done the string is drawn so inward that it makes it hard for smaller children to keep the pattern in place. They need to add a dowel or something on the ends so that the end base strings don't move as the fabric is being weaved. 3. There were absolutely no instructions on how to start or finish. Luckily YouTube is my best friend for these things and I was able to figure it out based on instructions for other looms. I did try out the Melissa and Doug loom which is 5x more expensive and I did like some of the features however I didn't like that for the price there was no bar to turn the strings and no comb to press the layers down. That was a big reason I bought this set. If they could just make a couple of adjustments to this product they really could sell it for a little more and provide a good starter weaving product in the market, but as it stands now it's only just ok for my 7 year old. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
They looked terrible, had to return. Returned. The paper strips that attach the handles at the top of the bags are creased and make visible creases on the outside of the bag that make each bag look cheap. Also, the bags were packed in 2 bundles of 50. Each bundle of 50 was smashed together so tightly with the other bundle of 50 to fit in the shipping box that the handles of each bundle creased the bags! When opened, the bags had small creases at the top from the handle attachment, and also lower on the sides from being smashed by handles. They looked terrible, had to return. I could never give a gift in a bag that looks like this, I would be embarrassed! These bags look like used, wrinkly old bags that you kept and pulled out from the bottom of a drawer instead of buying a nice gift bag. Not usable. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Open Outside. I'd been paying $15 for a 3.5' leather cord at a local jewelry store, so when I saw the price on this, I figured it would be worth a try. Overall - it was. It worked well for our purposes - to hang pendants - and the color is very pretty. I knotted my Mom's and glued end caps to mine and didn't have any trouble doing either one. It cuts easily with decent quality scissors. That said - if you order this, do yourself a favor and as soon as the box arrives, take it outside or to the garage and open it there. I didn't do that, and it stunk up half of a 3300 sq ft house - the overwhelming chemical smell is THAT BAD. I'm not sure if it's the dye, or the plastic bag, or the combination of the two, but it is truly awful. Especially if you have breathing issues like I do, you should not be around the cord for at least 24 hours. I exiled it in the garage for 24 hours - took it out of the bag and unwound it a bit to really air it out - and that pretty much resolved it (although now the garage stinks, too). I also wish it were 2mm instead of 1.5mm - it's a small difference, but I think that size would work better with the types of items most likely to be hung on a leather cord.
UPDATE: Since I figured out how to solve the odor problem, I ordered several additional colors, which to my surprise did not smell at all. So I'm not sure if it's just the purple color that smells, or the company has read the reviews and fixed the problem, but I didn't have the same problem with them. However, I'd still recommend opening them in a well ventilated area just in case. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A rare hard to find gem. I love the box cutter portion. Yeah the scissors are great too but most are. The really special thing about these are the blade on the side to open boxes that are taped shut. I work in an office and we get supplies delivered often. I see everyone reache into their desk and get the scissors, then opens them up and use one blade to slice the tape while holding the other blade and the handles. Always a risk of cutting yourself. Yeah we could get a box cutter but it would never be where you left it. In a busy office things tend to grow legs and walk away. Besides it would take years to get everyone out of the habit of grabbing for scissors and remembering that we have box cutters. This way they they remember the new scissors as they grab them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Doesnt Quite Cut It. It arrived within 2 days which was fantastic. It's simple "technology"- easy to understand. You just lay your bottle in a cradle that has a glass cutter built into it. The whole thing is sturdy considering what its being used for. The problem we are having with it is that you really have to apply a lot of pressure to get it to etch the cutting line into the bottle which is kind of concerning. Also, if that is not done completely and perfectly when you do the boiled water, ice water, boiled water cycle to have the glass separate, you get mixed results that you don't want. You're not a master with one bottle-that's for sure. We are hoping with practice this will work out but our first testing did not work out well. It's difficult, but were trying to make it work. No telling how long the cutting blade lasts at this point either. If there were any part of this that should be top quality, it would be that cutting blade. It doesn't feel sharp to the touch. The boiled water, ice eater, boiled water cycle is kind of amazing-it does work. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It comes off of the roll easily. Removing the backing is easier than other double . This is fabulous tape for paper craft projects. It comes off of the roll easily. Removing the backing is easier than other double stick tape backing. It is available in multiple widths. It is a tearable tape - no scissors required. This arrived from the supplier almost instantly. The pricing on the 3 roll pack was very competitive.
I do a lot of custom designed party favors. There would be nothing more embarassing than having them fall apart at the event. This tape makes mass assembly fast and I can trust this adhesive to stick no matter what the temperature or weather conditions. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I ordered 1 pack a month or so ago to make sure the product was as good as the ones I've bought at a craft store. I almost did not purchase these because I had read previous reviews that the count was off. Please do note that these reviews were from more than a year ago and it seems they have since made adjustments to the product. You get 50 pieces, which turns out to 25 sets of eyes. I ordered 1 pack a month or so ago to make sure the product was as good as the ones I've bought at a craft store. I will tell you that they are the exact same ones!! Which this is awesome!!! I used to go to the craft store and get 4 sets of eyes for $2.49. This product gives you 25 sets for just under $6! So I ended up ordering 3 more of these and I love them! It's saves me money ordering them from here especially with the types of projects I do! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Product Picture is Deceiving. Love that they were separated by color and the feathers are clean. Beautiful colors and quality. Sizes are not all the same some of the feather were half the size of the largest in the same color. So I laid them out by size to make them work for what I was doing. But the picture is very deceiving. There are 10 feathers in each clear bag you receive and in this picture they use it looks like there are 100 of each color in each bag. Disappointing when I got such a small amount of feathers. Luckily was able to make it work. They should use the actual product picture even if it is a small amount.... that is what you are actually getting. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Warning! May induce a new hobby. My love affair with hot sauce has been a bit of a long slow burn. Tabasco was my gateway, and a Thai food bump here and there kept me coming back for more, for hotter. Last summer I started buying hot sauce and putting it on everything. Fast forward to this summer and my wife purchased this kit for me for my birthday.
Game changer.
I made my first batch a week after getting it. Total time was about 2 hours (because Im slow and meticulous). Total deliciousness was OFF THE CHARTS! I made my second batch the next week and made enough to share with neighbors. Theyve already asked for more. Now I go to the local Rancho market to buy a mix of fresh and dried peppers and have started experimenting with new recipes. This kit has awakened a dormant hot sauce making beast within, and I LOVE IT!!
If you have a hot sauce lover in your life, don't hesitate to gift them this. The peppers are whole and tasty. The spice blend is magic dust. The bottles and funnel get the job done. Honestly there is nothing I didn't like about the kit. It was one of the better birthday presents Ive received. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A fine carving tool set. These 3 knives are my first whittling tools beyond the old trusty pocket knife. They hold a little differently, but it did not take long before that became second nature. At first, I was not too sure about the hook at the back end. As I used them it became a nice feature, as I always knew where my hand was on the knife and could concentrate a bit more on the cut. They are very (almost scary) sharp out of the package, so be careful opening it up. That sharpness translates into a great whittling experience. There are many whittling and carving knives out there. These are an excellent starter set. While I may add more knives in the future, so far, I have not found anything that these will not do for me. Flexcut may not be the first or fanciest carving tool name that pops into your mind, but they are a valid contender who make very good tools right here in the USA. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Clay Family Tree Kit. I have bought and made 3 of these as gifts for my mother, stepmother and mother in law and they LOVED them! They were time consuming, depending on how many leaves you have to create, but the kit itself is extremely easy. There was a lot of adjusting on getting the size of the pictures just right and I do recommend you do them in black and white (it looked beautiful with the silver tree, I feared color pictures would be too distracting), it's a matter of preference though. It only shows it makes about 10 leaves, but i was able to get a couple more out of each pack. It also wasn't too hard to find matching ribbon at the craft store if you need more than provided in the pack. Definately a quality gift, so easy to assemble and it provides everything you need to get it done! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It is so easy and in one afternoon I had a whole set . I am one of those people that has an entire room devoted to crafts....but I haven't tried candle making yet so when this came along, I was very curious. It is so easy and in one afternoon I had a whole set of candles from A-Z done and ready to use or sell. The instructions made it very easy....it came with all of the things that I needed. It also was a way for me to try my hand at a craft to see if it was something that I enjoyed without a huge investment. I really did enjoy this and can't wait to branch out further into being a candle maker. A+ kit for a beginner or just someone who wants to make some candles. Love! I was able to test/try this kit at a discounted price. This review/words are my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A very nice set if you already know how to quill. It's kind of hard for me to review this one as I haven't made full use of it yet. I received it, opened it and fiddled around with the contents, which I like. There's a thing a mabob, a doohickey, and a dimaflotchy among other things I don't know the name or use for. And therein lies why it is hard to review this. It does NOT come with an INSTRUCTION BOOK!!!! So the assumption is that you KNOW how to paper quill already when you get this, which I DO NOT! And that is the only reason I subtracted a star. It is marketed for beginners as well as those who already quill (or else I didn't read the description fully, because I would swear I saw beginners in there). Anyway that doesn't take away much from how nice the actual kit is. There are all sorts of things in it, neatly packaged and ready for a paper quilling session...as soon as I buy a book or watch a youtube video to find out just HOW to do that. If you already know how to quill, by all means get this set, I don't think you'll be disappointed at all. If you don't know how to quill, still get the set, but plan on getting instructions for how to use it elsewhere. Disclaimer: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
AWESOME. These are beautiful! I bought them for my 7 grandchildren to paint for Easter with acrylics because they always want to dye more eggs than we cam possibly eat. They dyed a dozen eggs each last night and wanted more. To their surprise and delight, I handed them these wooden eggs. They were ecstatic! They dipped them in th egg dyes and then decorated some with permanent markers. They dyed nicely in beautiful wood grains! They are really pretty! I am going to do some (alone ) today using furniture stains and then, when dry, wax them
. I think they will ne stunning! Might even crank out the acrylics for a few! Will definitely buy these again! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pleasantly surprised. Highly recommend. Everything you see in the add comes in a resealable plastic bag.
I purchased this kit after my daughters cat damaged our couch while it lived with us a short while. I've never used any kind of leather repair kit before so I was skeptical abt the results.
We have a cream colored leather couch.
When I first started I put a good amount of white into the empty mixing container that came with the kit. The mixing container is resealable (I've used the mix several times, months after I first mixed it and it was still good). After I put in my base color (white) I added the brown until I felt it was close to my Couches darkness (it took a lot more brown than I would have guessed. I've always considered my couches to be white. Now I know they are a very light beige). Once I got the mixture to about the same darkness I knotices that it looked a little pinker than my couch, so I added a few drops of the yellow and it balanced it perfectly. I had to apply a little and adjust the color a few times until I felt that I had made the right match.
The mixture has an odor, but it is not offensive (maybe a little sweet smelling). The smell went away as soon as it dried.
While applying, I first started by applying the mixture to the scratches with the provided mixing spatula and then wiping away the excess with a paper towel, but after a while I learned that blotting it in with my finger seemed to have a better result.
It didn't take long at all to hit all the cat damage on my couches and it also dried very fast(within a few minutes).
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised of the results and would definitely recommend this product.
I consider myself to be a fairly artistic person. I don't know if that played any part in my abilities to match the color. I'm very happy with the final result. The scratches are still there, but I don't even notice them unless I look for them. When before my eye went right to the scratches.
I'm no longer in OCD overload when I look at my couch.
I hope this review helps. I'm happy to answer any questions. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Got it for my German Shepherd's puppy ears and ended up using it all over the house. My GSD ticked off mom and got bit on the ear damaging his vein that helps the ear develop and stand up naturally. I applied this to the top 2/3 portion of the ear on the outside edge, on the fur, inside section of the ear. It created a Tee Pee stint that was left on for one month and allowed the vessel to heal and the ear to build up cartilage. It fell off in the water one month later, leaving the fur behind.
This material is like the goo you get on a new credit card and business letter. It comes out like watered down elmer's kid's glue so applying it with the bottle is tricky.
After our success with the puppy, I have been restoring old worn out shoes and materials that have ripped. This is not a permanent solution to your tears but it will hold it together for a good time.
I can see this being used to hold materials together before sewing. It would hold it for you and leave a nice waterproof seam.
Good stuff. I will find many uses for it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Practical and Fun. This is really fun clay to work with, and I'm happy with the results. NOW, this clay IS NOT perfect. It gets brittle when it dries and it shrinks a bit (leading to cracks), but I'm giving it 5 stars because it was perfect for what I used it for.
My project was a couple fake plant stands for inside my ball python tank, since I couldn't find any inexpensive potted ones and the foam gets all over the flipping place. I just smooshed (sculpted is too strong a word) the clay around the bottom of the plants, made a large flat bottom, and put them on wax paper to dry (about 3 days, I wasn't in a hurry). I waterproofed the clay with Krylon Matte finish (multiple coats), as I've seen it used with other projects for reptile enclosures and it's advertised as non-toxic. I let them dry, and now I'm letting them sit in my room for a bit before I put them in the tank. I'll add an edit in a week or so with an update.
The best part is this stuff is CHEAP. I bought 20 pounds of the stuff at Joanne's for like $15 (with a coupon) so when it comes time to clean the tank I can just throw the stands away and make new ones. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome product to open up stubborn drains. Does your girlfriend, wife, room mate, boyfriend, or combination of any of the above have hair longer than Rapunzel? Does he/she/it shed faster than San Diego mayor Bob Filner accosts women? Well, if you said yes - get lye. It works wonders overnight to dissolve soap scum and those messy clumps of hair that turn your shower into a wading pool. It's less expensive than Drano and works much better at opening up drains. I've used lye to open up drains where Draino and Home Depot's in-house brand, Zep, have failed even after repeated applications.
Lye is also great at removing stains from copper and steel pans. Submerge overnight, be careful to use gloves and goggles, then clean the burnt-on remnants of your 3 AM cooking project that wasn't such a good idea after all. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Value pack: false advertising. This listing shows three types of washi, it even shows a close up of each of the three, a white and pastel, a blue flower one, and and black and yellow/bile flowers one, and then a product picture of two washi's in a project. However I only received one washi, the white and pastel tape. I contacted the seller through Amazon Services and they shipped two others out. Unfortunately I was under the impression that this value pack called wedding bouquet included one of each washi picture. Mine didn't, I received 3 of the same washi. I feel gypped because almost $9 is a lot to pay for 3 washi and I only bought because I liked how the other two washi would look in a project of mine. I feel that this product is falsely advertised. Why put a close up of all three products if you only ship one? As well as have your main product picture shows three different pattern washi's, when only one type is sold. With no drop boxes to select the different types to buy and not seeing any other similar products at the time from this seller I thought that the value pack of three different washi's was called the "Wedding bouquet". I give two stars because the tape is nice quality and the quickness in shipment. But disappointed with this purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Effective knife sharpener. Wow to this product! We are so grateful that we already have our own knife sharpener at home. We usually have our knives sharpened whenever there is a farmer's market event in a place near us. But since this event happens like once in a lifetime,we do need the maintenance for our knives to be sharp. We also do not want to keep buying new ones and tossing old ones that are not sharp anymore. We do try the old method of using a stone to sharpen knives but I got to a point where it is just tiring for it takes a whole lot of time before you can achieve the sharpness you want. This perfect thing here came to be solution to this problem. I was so excited to get it and as soon as I got this on hand, I laid out on the table all the knives we have and started working on sharpening them. This is very convenient and very comfortable to be used. The non-slip holder was great and it stayed put on the table while I do my sharpening. Very stable then. It also did not take much time and voila, my knives were all sharp. This is truly effective on its job. The coarse setting made it fast to trimming and slimming the edges of the knives and the fine setting made the sharpening razor edge and ready for usage. This is very handy, very useful for maintenance of knives. I like how you can easily convert your knives to like new ones because of this. Overall, I am very much happy and satisfied with my purchase of this.
I was able to get this nice product on a discount and I am happy to be able to share as well my fair and honest feedback about it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cute eyes, wiggle a lot. I bought these for our Roomba, to give him (Woodhouse) a bit more personality as he bumped through the house cleaning up after us.
These eyes wiggle and jiggle every time he headbutts our feet or furniture, and in that they serve our purpose. I wanted to buy the biggest eyes available on Amazon, and these fit the bill at the time. However, if I were to reapply eyes to Woodhouse, I would probably get the next size down, as these are quite large (I haven't measured, but they seem bigger than 40mm to me).
I would recommend these for your next arts and crafts project that requires large wiggle eyes, they have added life and personality to our vacuum. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Maybe I don't know what beeswax is suppose to smell like or maybe I just don't like the smell. This wax had a very strong and unpleasant smell. Maybe I don't know what beeswax is suppose to smell like or maybe I just don't like the smell, but it was so strong, I could not smell my Orange Oil at all. I put twice as many drops as the recipe called for and still could not smell it. The wax overpowered my cocoa butter and coconut oil. I made lotion bars for Christmas gifts this year and I am weary of giving them to people, but I have already spent and entire night making 24 bars. I guess it is the thought that counts. I will not purchase this again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I ordered this based on reviews from amazon and a . I ordered this based on reviews from amazon and a blog review I read, saying that the woman had issues with sink holes with 464 soy wax and this never did that to her. Well, she and I had opposite experiences. I had the most sink holes from this wax than any other wax I've ever used. And the tops of the few that didn't sink were gritty and required me to reheat the tops to get an adequate finish. Never again will i get this. Unfortunately, I had to use this for the candles I made, since I had a craft show at the end of the week and no time to wait for 464 to get in. At least I was able to use it up and never have to think about it again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It's PINK. I did matting and framing for several years and used my trusty yellow ATG tape glider which was great, but it went into storage just before I moved. I recently started up matting and framing again and when I came across the pink tape glider I ordered it immediately. The only difference is the pink one is inch and the yellow one is inch so it really depends on your preference and/or your project as to which one you will need. This one is great for smaller prints and if I need extra tape I can always make an extra trip around the mat, but the tape is sturdy and a 2nd round shouldn't be necessary. Also, Amazon is MUCH cheaper because Michael's sells the pink tape glider for $39.95, of course you can always use their 40% off coupon, but you'll still pay more for it, not to mention free 2 day shipping with Prime (gotta love it!) This is a very sturdy, nice size glider and it's PINK! This is a great deal for the price, color, and quality you receive. I have had no problems using it as others report, but perhaps it's because I used one for so many years and got used to the exact way it needs to be held. If you have problems, just make sure the tape is loaded correctly and there's no slack in the roll and give yourself time to adjust to it... practice makes perfect! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cool kit. This kit is really cool. I like to use it to seal my letters, I think it adds a cool, personal touch. The wax sticks are ok quality, I'm not really sure why the gold is different, but it can get kind of 'stringy' when you melt and pour it. I like to keep a little vile of olive oil with my kit to rub on the spoon and the seal so the wax doesn't stick.
You hold the spoon over the tea candle and then hold the wax stick in the spoon until enough melts to almost fill the spoon, then you pour it onto the paper, and stamp it. (Let the stamp sit until it cools a bit or you'll mess up the design.) Then presto! You can one up all those relatives who just seal their holiday cards with stickers.
I tried using other types of wax (crayons and candles) but they don't work very well. They take longer to dry and will not stay stuck to the paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Happy with this purchase. I'm new to this craft so these are the first quilling tools and paper I have seen in real life. The paper is more vibrant than I expected and in my shipment they included a free package of white strips. Each group of paper is individually packaged so I received 8 packs of the colored paper. They also included a free pattern and 6" ruler made from card stock. The board is smaller than I expected at 150 mm x 210 mm (about 6" by 8.5") but I should have figured that out compared to the other tools in the picture. The two slotted quilling tools have acrylic handles with a nice swirl design inside and feel good and smooth in my hand. The tweezers are all metal like those that come with a serger. The curling coach is acrylic. The crimper, handle to comb, and border buddy are rigid plastic with the crimper feeling toy-like. The ball board is a softer plastic. The scissors are not top quality but the big handles are comfortable and the point is good for snipping the paper. Although it seemed a little pricey for so much plastic, I am overall happy with my purchase. I like the idea of getting a set with a variety of tools so that I can try out different techniques. Note there is not an instruction manual that comes with it but there are plenty of videos posted on the Internet. Also, estimated delivery said about a month but I received in 11 days after order was placed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Bicycle uses. I mainly purchased this to tighten up the internal cables on my bicycles. Internal cables on bikes are nice but they tend to loosen and bang against the inside tubes, making a lot of noise. Sugru allowed me to pull the cables tight and seal them against the frame opening. It only took one pack for this. I used the rest for a shower hook for my shower body brush. better than those suction cups that tend to lose suction after a while. Will probably soon find more uses for the rest.
I'm a little surprised that there does seem to be anything else around quite like this product. Seems like a product like this would attract imitators. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect gadget to ID valuables, metal, plastic and electronics. Protect your belongings from friends and strangers. I purchased the cordless engraving pen for my grandson. It was the perfect gadget for him as right before finals at the end of the year he lost his very expensive calculator for school. His mom had to scramble and buy another at the $120 price tag. I am happy to report that he has engraved his calculator and even his ruler in order to easily ID it if it disappears again. Just the big initials he put on there will deter those who borrow things permanently.
He says it was so easy to use. He put 2 AA batteries in it, pressed the button and the labeling began. In addition to the pen he also received an additional engraving bit as a bonus.
If you are looking for a way to product valuable schools supplies like your tablet, laptop, calculator, etc. This is the perfect cordless engraving pen. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beware of the color swatches. Good, 65 lb paper with a fine texture. HOWEVER, the colors in the pack are not the ones shown in the 4-square color swatches in the listing. The first image with the 4 blues are nowhere to be found in my pack. Instead, go by the colors on the cover that says "All New Colors". However, the cobalt blue in the picture is actually a purple. Very disappointing, because I was looking for a good bright blue!! A lot are more vibrant than they appear, some are even neon--so beware if neon's not your favorite. They are not strictly "jewel tones".
All that aside, I will make use of the colors I have. The card stock is very similar to the Bazzill Basics paper, except they all have the same texture, and on both sides. It is slightly cheaper than the Bazzill though, at under $0.24/sheet instead of over $0.25/sheet. But, if you don't mind not having the texture, I recommend the Neenah Classics Cardstock instead, for only $0.10/sheet!
And by the way, there are 58 total sheets in 20 colors. For those doing the math, that's 3 sheets/color EXCEPT for pea-green and dark blue, which have only 2 each. Really? You couldn't have just made the pack 60 sheets and done 3 sheets of all the colors? It makes the company look so cheap... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Interesting. These are nice little packets of silicone putty. The putty is quite firm and fairly easy to work. It sets in 24 hours to become a very firm silicone blob. It doesn't seem to stick much while being worked, but boy does it develop a bond while it sets.
The packets really don't hold much material. You won't be putting a rubbery surface on a tool with this stuff because there isn't enough material for that sort of job. Other than that, it's fine for, well, stuff.
For my first test, I worked it into the tines of a plastic fork. It set overnight. It ain't moving. Those plastic forks are fairly slippery but the sugru won't budge. Impressive.
Next test was to encapsulate some wire splices. I had already soldered the wires together which makes applying heat shrink a pain. So, I gobbed sugru around the wires. That seemed to work. It should be water tight and it sure protects the wires inside. It probably won't stand up to being bent though.
Anyways, Sugru is nice to have around for the occasional light repair. It has the general feel of something that you end up using more and more for quick fixes.
The obvious comparison is epoxy putty. Epoxy putty is wonderful, but you really should wear rubber gloves when working with epoxy putty. Silicone putty is safer and easier to use. Pricey though. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great quality, can't beat the price. Very nice quality wooden people at a great price. These are smooth and ready for painting or decorating. We left ours plain so far and my kids love playing with them in their cars, trucks, planes and trains just as they are. My 3 and 1 year old both love these as toys, however, we took the smallest ones away, reserving them as perfect game pawn pieces, as they are too small to be safe as toys. The other ones fit perfectly in their hands, but be aware they are still small and they are not intended as toys for young ones so use your discretion. Makes a great gift for creative kids along with Sharpie markers, acrylic paints and small fabric remnants. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A humbling experience. I just could not get sharp corners. I kept under-or over-cutting.
I had to ignore the mark scored on the edge of the cutter, and put my own pencil marks on the edge (and of course on the mat),
telling me where to stop the cut. Even
with this aid, I could not get consistent results. Also, I needed pencil marks on the
blade, because when I changed blade depth, the cuts started and stopped at slightly different points.
One more point, which I hate to admit because I am male. You need significant weight and hand
strength to get a smooth cut with no jerks or stops. I weigh 137 and my cuts were not always smooth.
I mention this because other lightweight males or females may have problems also. The manufacturer
recommends changing the blade after every mat and so do I. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Spiral sizer is nice. The mold is hefty and has a ton . It's okay for what it is. The box is too small to hold it all, it is on the flimsy side, the interior dimensions are 10 inches by 6.5 inches, kudos to the packer. the slotted tool came bent, as did the pins. The needle tool handle is plastic and has sharp edges (yes the point is sharp too). The comb is huge. The glue bottle does not have the pin to keep the glue from drying in the needle. The crimper, if you are gentle it may last through a project. It has 8 double sided patterns. Spiral sizer is nice. The mold is hefty and has a ton of sizes. The cork board is very thin. The jig is small but decent, no way to store the pegs. Tweezers are nice, I've never used the border tools so can't comment on those. The paper, there is quite a bit and a nice selection, however it is short (see red pieces in photo for comparison). The graduated colors come in 4 sizes | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Therapeutic Heat at Home or On the Go. The Snappy Heat Pack makes it possible to have a portable heat source for sore, aching muscles and joints,I
The Heat Pack measures 6" x 9" and has a Velcro belt attached so that you can wrap it around your arm, neck, leg...whatever park of your body that is bothering you. It is filled with a food-grade, non-toxic liquid (Sodium Acetate CH3COONa). The pack is reusable for 100 times or more and can be recharged after every use.
Instructions are on the pack. To activate find the metal disk inside the bag (do not open up the bag!), hold it firmly in your hands and "snap" the disk (you will probably hear a "pop"). Knead the pad to soften up the liquid. Within 3 seconds the heat will reach approximately 130 degrees Fahrenheit, so be very careful when handling the pack. Be sure to place a towel or your clothing between the pack and your skin. A minor should not use this pack without supervision. The heat should last approximately 30 minutes.
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To recharge the pack simply boil it in water for 10-12 minutes to liquefy the crystals. Let it come to room temperature; and it is ready to use. Do NOT put the pack in the microwave.
The pack can easily fit into a desk drawer, briefcase, tote bag or suitcase and can be used for a myriad of applications: a sore neck, sports injuries, cramps, warming up the foot of the bed in the winter time, keeping a pot luck dish warm in the car on the way to your destination and many more.
I was glad to see this item because concerns have been raised about the safety of electric heating pads and blankets due to electromagnetic fields and fire hazards. My husband and I found this to be a very acceptable heat source for our sore joints!
This item comes with a 100% Money Back Guarantee; so you can always feel assured when trying out this heating pack.
I purchased this item at a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. The opinions expressed are mine and mine alone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not really for a chatelaine. I am assembling a modern, but vintage-looking chatelaine, and I bought this scissors case to hang on one of the chains.
Although you can indeed use this case on a chatelaine, unless it's something you wear on stage and far from the public, it is obvious that is very modern and not nice looking. The color is very dark grey (not shiny or silver), and it looks like it is made out of lead - although it is not, and it is very light. The design is also pretty too, but on the whole, it looked out of place among the other things I have in the chatelaine (which are mostly antiquities), so I just took it off.
Luckily, a pair of scissors I had in my sewing box fit inside perfectly, and now there is where the case is.
I guess it would be very helpful for someone using small scissors frequently to carry around their neck on a chain, or someone with kids. It's just that it did not fit my needs, which were mostly for showing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
High quality quilling paper. My kids LOVE doing crafts so I ordered this quilling paper with a few different projects in mind. This quilling paper is really nice quality. The paper is thick without being too heavy and the colors are really bright and fun. We've used this quilling paper to make paper flowers, fold some origami stars, curl into ribbons, and create paper links. My kids have loved it and the paper has been great to work with.
I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest review. I rely on reviews from others when making my own purchases so I always review products as though I had paid full price and I only write reviews that are honest, unbiased and based on my own experience with the product | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
With the right technique, terrific results. An 8 oz bottle will do about four 500 piece 24x18 puzzles with 3 coats on the front and 1 coat on the back. We do our puzzles on a piece of laminate countertop (a sink cut out) and I've found I can do the glue up right on that and dried puzzle glue peels off, easy as pie. That is convenient because you don't have to worry; you can just brush the edges to seal them too.
I apply with a 3" non-cheapo paintbrush. (Nothing too expensive, but if you use a 99 cent chip brush you'll end up with bristles embedded in your work.) Clean up your brush with water before things dry. I do one coat on the front by pouring a tablespoon or so on a section at a time and brushing it out. It will pool in the joints, but that's good. Don't worry that it's very white and opaque, it dries clear.
After the first coat is on reasonably thick, let it dry several hours, then flip the puzzle over, brush a single coat on the back, and let it dry for a few hours. Then flip back over to the front. At that point, you can do coats about once an hour to build whatever thickness you like. I do one more thick coat, sand smooth with 0000 steel wool to get rid of any brush marks and wipe it clean with a very slightly damp cloth. Then one last coat, very thin with a foam brush, and if there's any brush marks after it dries, a bit more 0000 steel wool. At this point the glued puzzle is quite study but with a bit of flex and a nice glossy surface (about as glossy as a standard puzzle's finish.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not just for crafts but making medical aides too. I have EDS and RA, two chronic conditions that make simply tasks (like turning on and off a faucet) difficult and sometimes impossible. Changing out every door knob and faucet handle in our house would be pricey. But, with Polly Plastics I can even add and mold plastic to handles and faucets at my Dad's place when we go for a visit and then simply remove it when we leave. Even purse zippers, that don't have a hole for key rings, get Polly Plastic and are now easy for me to use. Brushes and toothbrushes, who's handles can be too small, can even have plastic added and then removed when it's time for a new one. The possibilities for making any item more ergonomic and/or just plain easier to use are nearly endless with this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Overpriced average scissors. Well crafted but nothing special about the scissors when compared to other low priced hardware store scissors. The depicted advertisement show that it cuts though plastic CD platter and it sure does. However, a $9 scissors I bought from Lowe's does the same but with slightly less efforts due to the bigger size.
The steel quality is good; it's hard thus, perhaps requires less sharpening. But as a utility scissors, it's too small but for every use, its size maybe perfect unless you have big hands.
In addition, don't try to adjust the pivot screw since it's not adjustable. I tried to tighten up a bit and I ended up breaking the pivot screw.
Despite all the hypes, I think it's just a average scissors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fantastic, perfect scissors. These are the best scissors I have ever owned. One person left a one-star review for these scissors, but I am sure they just had bad luck and got a defective pair. The one-star reviewer says the blades curve inward too much, and that sounds like a fluke problem. For me, the blades have perfect curvature.
Pros:
1. Durable all-metal design
2. Nickel plated to retard rust (but don't leave them wet)
3. Very sharp
4. The carbon steel stays sharp a long time, and sharpens well
5. High-quality hinge, it is impossible to twist. This means that if you are cutting something flexible, it will not simply slip between the blades, pushing the blades apart. Either that thing gets cut, or the blades don't close.
6. Perfect level of friction on the hinge
7. Very long | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great idea but poorly implemented. Synopsis: This would be a great address book if I did not plan on using it every day and keeping it in my pocket.
Good: I'll start with what is good: The open layout without fields is great as you can choose what to do with the space. It looks very nice before use. The letters are unobtrusive and are spaced well enough to give you ample space for names however you order them. This is where I the good stuff ends.
Bad: I've been carrying this address book around for less than half a year and I have already had to mend it myself and it finely broke along the binding today. I could see using this if you only kept it in your purse or a drawer but I need a phone book that can go in and out of my pocket and doesn't fall to pieces. I got this current phonebook after getting a replacement for one that was fraying at the corners after only a week of use. After this one came it did the same thing and I was too agitated to request yet another one. I mended it with super glue and continued to carry it. It finally tore along the binding today.
Verdict: If you do not plan on carrying this on your person it would be a great buy. It is stylish and has one of the best layouts I've seen for a address/phone book. If you plan on using it daily, you will be disappointed. It will break down quickly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not for neurosurgery, but good for cutting other things. Scissors are amazing household item, it's an inanimate object yet it seems to travel mysteriously all over the house and then hide itself. It usually accomplishes this feat just minutes before you need to use it. With this in mind, I decided to order a couple of these Scotch household scissors.
There was a range of scissors priced from two dollars up to about $25. now I didn't need a $25 pair to do neurosurgery, nor did I want to buy a dull bar of metal for two bucks. I decided to order these because they were standard 8 inch size, they were for both left and righthanders, myself and my wife, and they were designed for general household use, just what I needed. The handle is comfortable, the blade is straight and true, and the edges sharp. Obviously it had no problems cutting paper, but also did well on some thin poster board as well. I would not recommend using them on heavy cardboard too much as they would probably dull quite rapidly. Use as a general household scissor cutting paper and thin cardboard should allow this scissors to last quite a while. It seems durable and well made. The hinge is protected by plastic buttons so it will not snag if you're cutting cloth or other materials.
I like them and will give them a four star rating and recommend them for your next purchase of scissors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very sturdy, but doesn't open easily every time. This is the first yarn swift that I've ever owned, so I can't really compare it to anything else. It works perfectly, but sometimes it sticks and I have to manually open it a little first before putting the yarn around it, otherwise it's very difficult to open. Everything else is wonderful about it! It's very compact when it's closed, the pins are extremely sturdy and hold it open and attached to the table very well. I've used it about 5 or 6 times now and I know it will last for a long time. It can definitely hold any weight and yardage of yarn that you have, from lace to bulky. The ties are all tight and sealed with a sort of waxy coating, I anticipate using this swift for years to come. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Why Fiskars are the best brand for preschoolers. If you've ever owned cheap dollar store children's scissors, you'll understand why Fiskars are superior.
* They have a blunted tip for safety.
* They have excellent paper cutting ability, especially important for children who are just learning or have difficulty handling scissors.
* They can be used by both lefthanded and righthanded children.
* Though they cut paper, they don't easily cut skin. I can run my hand over the blade without hurting myself.
* Quality construction. The blades line up perfectly and the handles don't fall off.
I once bought dollar store children's scissors, but now I only buy Fiskars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best thing since sliced bread for long quilting rulers. Best thing since sliced bread for long quilting rulers. Ruler doesn't budge an inch on those long width of fabric (WOF) cuts. It does lift the rulers up a tiny bit since they are made of some kind of foam material, so I wasn't crazy about them for the tiny 2" and 3" rulers, but you can't beat them for longer and larger quilting rulers. Awesome on my triangle rulers! I've tried just about everything out there to keep my rulers from sliding and this is the first thing that actually worked. Also one of the most economical I've tried. I have a lot of rulers and two packages were more than enough with some strips left over to share. Even if they end up not sticking after a while it won't cause any heartburn to have to replace the little pieces you use from each strip. Gave some strips to friends of mine during a quilting retreat and they all purchased more after trying them out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The set comes plastic wrapped with a cover sheet that looks nothing like your order. This is a review for the Craftopia's Girl Girl Pattern Self Adhesive Craft Vinyl Sheets | 6+1 Assorted Vinyl Pack for Cricut, Silhouette Cameo, Craft Cutters, Printers, Letters, Decals (Girly Girl Pack 12x12). The set comes plastic wrapped with a cover sheet that looks nothing like your order. It is not girly and a third of it is advertising the set. At first I thought my order had gone wrong or something. But I opened it up and the sheets were there. I feel like the designs online are slightly different then what i received, but maybe it just looks different in person. The two thirds of the cover sheet is your free sheet to use, it has 2 patterns on it, sky and a plaid. At least I am assuming that is what they meant by free one. I received this set of vinyl as a promotional test product at a discounted testing price to use and review. This is my honest and unbiased opinion after receiving and using this vinyl | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love this paper. This is my favorite origami paper right now. Perfect thickness for folding. Great variety of colors.
Note: some of the really dark colors (navy, purple, etc.) do somewhat stain your fingers when folding. Folding a navy paper and then folding a light pink or similar color without is not a good idea!
In addition to the slight finger staining with dark colors, it's really annoying how the paper is sorted. There are 1000 sheets, with 50 different colors. The 50 sheets of the same color are not together. I always sort through the entire 1000 sheets right away to divide them up by color.
Despite the finger staining and the annoying paper sorting, this paper is really fantastic and suitable for both hobbyist and professional folders. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Unsafe at any speed - AVOID. As I type, I'm suffering the discomfort of a cellulitis facial infection in reaction to this product. It's not a question of cross-contamination, as the CraftyDab face crayons I used were a freshly opened package untouched by anyone else and my hands were clean. The first couple of days of discomfort led me to search online about allergies and face paint, at which point I discovered a newly reported study showing that many of these hobby-shop face paints (INCLUDING THIS BRAND) are contaminated with toxins such as lead and common allergens such as nickel, making me most sorry I'd talked my husband into using it, too -- he's horribly allergic to that metal, but luckily the moment he started feeling signs of allergy, he removed the makeup. I'm less lucky, as I wore it the whole evening without feeling anything and now have painful tender spots along the left-hand side of my face, swollen lymph glands, a $75 prescription of heavy antibiotics, and the doctor bill for today's visit and next week's follow-up. STAY AWAY, folks!
(The report cited can be found by searching "A Report on Heavy Metals in Face Paints" online. It is a scientific report whose science was reviewed by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of California, among others.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
have already started making these and they are really great! Price is a little high. My Grandkids have already started making these and they are really great! Price is a little high, bat least for this old grandma, but they are worth what they give in time with grandkids doing them, at least they are for now, as I have a big part of the grandkids who are moving out of state in the next week, who are the youngest of my 6, so they will be taking many of them with them when they move, to help keep them busy and have some finished by the other to have a piece of those who are staying back in this state. All saying these will serve more than 1 purpose and that this pack is large enough to do all of that and then some. So Thanks!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Bad Batch? (with edit. I chose these pens because I wanted the ease and convenience of this type of application. Unfortunately the pens are not working as they should. One pen appears to not have the whole poked in the top at all and despite cleaning the top part on the other the glue does not come out at all. (And yes, I did remove the paper piece inside!) The small piece of plastic in one top is also crooked (probably because there's no hole for it set in) and therefore the cap doesn't fit properly. It gets two stars because the glue is fine, but unfortunately that wasn't the only reason for the purchase of this product. I'm hoping that this was simply a bad batch, and have requested replacements. I will update once I receive the replacements and am able to test them.
Edit: I believe it simply was a bad batch! I got a replacement set and they work wonderfully! Quick turn around on the replacement and there is no problem with using them as advertised! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
i really like this craft tape! . i think this may have just become my favorite tape! the best thing about it is how easily it tears and how strong it sticks ... what we look for in a tape right? i love that it tears so easily because the last thing i want to try to do (with arthritic hands) is be in the middle of a project and have to try to cut the tape and hold the object and my project all at the same time ... (i hope that made sense) i am a messy crafter and one less thing on my little table (scissors) is a big help to me~ and it is super strong which is really great because that is usually what i am looking for, however, like others have commented it is nice to be able to have a short time to position it first and this tape provides for that, too!
42 Yards! wow! that is a lot of adhesive! this is just a great product and i will definitely be getting some more! i highly recommend this adhesive! go get some! i purchased both this 1/2" and the 1/4" as well! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Light Table for macro photography. I got this craft station mainly for my scrapbooking. I used it a few times for embossing, but wanted it mainly for the light box. I have very light sensitive eyes and to me the light was way too bright and hurt my eyes when looking down into it. So after a few times I have to admit I put it away.
A few months ago my hubby started getting back into photography after about 40 years. As he started gathering equipment (and trust me, he has gathered a lot; lol), he got into macro photography (extreme close-up photography of small subjects). He started looking for a light table and wasn't sure what to get; even put an app on his phone called "light table". Then he happened to mention it to me and I told him I had a light table I wasn't using. It was exactly what he was looking for. It has even lighting on all four sides, and even has an on/off switch. The only thing he had to do was slide out the transparent scale and he now has a professional light table. According to him any photographer would be thrilled to have this in his collection; it's very well built.
Thanks, Martha for a craft station that also worked for my hubby as a light table. :-) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not Easy to Use, But Gorgeous Results - Well Worth the Effort. I thought about the the large monarch butterfly punch for several months before buying it. I loved the intricacy of the butterfly, but a lot of purchasers seemed to be having problems.
1. JAMMING: So far I have not had the punch jam on me, and when I look at the cutting blades, I do not see any burrs that may cause jamming later - hopefully this means I got a good one, but I will update as needed. I have only had it one day and used it to make a total of 18 cuts.
2. DIFFICULTY in use: This I have to agree with, if not for this issue, I would be giving five stars. I was excited to receive my package (I had ordered several punches for a project, butterflies of several sizes and designs) and opened it as soon I got into the car. I first opened the smaller butterfly (Martha Stewart Classic Butterfly, see other review) and tried it immediately on its cardboard packaging. I held the punch upside down to line up my cut (as I usually do when using punches) and cut through the cardboard with ease using minimal pressure and just one hand. Then I tried the monarch punch the same way. I could not get it to cut at all with one hand, and did not get a clean complete cut when pressing both hands together (on the bright side, 2-for-1 deal, this could be a piece of workout equipment and a paper punch!). At home, I was able to put it on a table while standing and was able to get beautiful, clean cuts in thick, double-sided paper, however it still takes a good amount of pressure and wears your wrist out (I have carpal tunnel and had to switch out punching hands before getting through the sheet).
TOO THE MANUFACTURER: The proportion of handle length to punch body seems to be less on the larch punch than on the classic (small) punch. More handle length would give a better lever action and require less pressure from the user. Also, a metal fulcrum up into the handle would transfer more pressure to the cutting surface.
3. PLACEMENT: Because the punch has to be use on a firm surface in a top-up position, it is impossible to see exactly where on the material you are placing the cut. Hopefully with experience I will be able to, when needed. I was not aligning the punch to use the negative image, but was just trying to get butterfly cut-outs. (It would be impossible to use negative image as the silhouette is all that remains.)
4. WASTAGE: Because placement is uncertain, each cut must be placed further apart and that creates more paper wastage between each cutout. I was able to use the scraps from the large punch to get my smaller butterflies. Out of a 12"x12" paper, I punched 15 monarchs and 72 classics. I cut the paper into (4) 2-1/2" and (1) 2" strips. Each strip gave me 5 large and 14-16 classic butterflies. See picture. I guess 6 (2) strips should give 30 monarchs and around 90 classics, but I had done the first row of punches before cutting the paper down and it measured closest t 2-1/2". If you don't have a small punch, then there will be quite a bit of scrap/wasted material.
Hope this info helps! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great scissors, but rubber coating is coming off inside of handles. I really like these scissors. They have remained sharp for several years of constant use with snipping yarn while I crochet. The points are nice and sharp and I can get into tight areas to snip yarn and thread with them. They are wonderful scissors. The reason why I am not giving them a 5 star review is due to the fact that the rubber coating inside the part where you put your fingers has come off in areas. I do believe this was due to the way it was packaged. The band in the packaging to keep the scissors in place cut into the rubber coating and it started coming off my scissors almost immediately after purchase. I have had these several years and maybe they have changed the way they package them now, but I am unsure of this because like I said, I have owned my pair for several years now. These scissors come in several colors, and the pair I own are pink with a creamy rubber coating inside the handles. Other than that one issue, they are excellent scissors and I probably will be using this pair for many more years to come. If this issue had not happened I would be giving them a 5 star review. However, with this annoying problem, I have had to take off one star in the rating of these scissors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
SUPERIOR MACHINE & A GREAT VALUE. I own a Cuttlebug and didn't know how much I've been struggling with it for since I bought it. This little beauty opened my eyes. My Big Shot is much more stable because of the open platform and makes it much easier on my shoulder. I have a bad shoulder and it was such a chore to get a sandwich through my cuttlebug. Putting a sandwich through my Big Shot is so easy. The multi-purpose platform makes it easy to emboss or cut with just the right thickness for each job, and the sandwich runs through so easily and does a superior job.
I wish someone had told me what a great machine the Big Shot is before I bought my Cuttlebug. Aside from being much easier to use, here on Amazon the Big Shot with multi-purpose platform is almost half the cost of what I paid for my decorative Cuttlebug on HSN. You can, however, get a plain blue or green Cuttlebug at Cricut.com for around $50-60 on sale. For a few more dollars you can get the Big Shot and on Amazon, the shipping is free. As a BONUS, the Big Shot is BEAUTIFUL!!!!
NOTE: The multi-purpose platform is all you need to get started using your Big Shot. It will emboss with most folders, and cut most dies right out of the box. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent product, if used correctly. When used properly, this product is amazing. So far the only poor reviews I've seen are because people misuse the product.
It cures very fast (like it is supposed to) so start with small batches and work up from there.
I used this product to harden a carstock helmet I made, I mixed the two solutions and painted it on with a cheap brush. It cured into a very solid coating and was not easily bent.
Be sure to read the instructions! If you mix all of it together you likely won't have time before it hardens and you're sitting there with a useless brick.
If you are making a cast or trying to harden a paper object, I highly recommend this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Generous piece of good quality leather. I purchased this leather, along with a thinner piece, to custom make handlebar grips. I'm not that familiar with leather grades but I would call this a heavy weight, i.e., it's 1/8-inch thickness is moderately stiff, on the order of a man's belt. The product description lists suggested uses to which I would add handlebar grips.
Using a leather punch, I created holes in the edges for laces (cut from the thinner piece I mentioned, above) and laced it to my handlebar to replace the existing deteriorating grip surface. By so doing, I saved myself the cost and hassle of installing new grips, while creating a nice custom appearance. As the product description states, this is scrap leather, i.e., leftover, but it is not junk; this is a thick, quality piece of leather bearing no defects which, I am sure, has many art and craft uses.
Ed | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A real treat. We have made a GORGEOUS (and yes, quite weird) banner for our steampunk/Victorian library out of these lovely oddball round curiosities. The paper weight is nice, the round cards are nicely printed on both sides (different images)... and we replaced the included cheap cord with a great black and cream striped grosgrain quarter-inch ribbon. So far, as they hang in a banner on a large bookcase, they have had many positive comments. This is pricey for what you get...but if, like us, you are seeking a particular steampunky niche look, it is superb!
You get a press-out style book, so once you have selected your cards to hang (or use as gift tags, or whatever), there isn't much left. The banner options are great, however! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Bright neon fluorescent embossing powder - UV reactive - Glows in black light. If you are looking for a blue embossing powder, this is a good choice. The photo (at least on my screen) does depict the shade fairy accurately, but the color is still more intense in perosn - fluorescent colors are really hard to photograph accurately. This shade of blue will look good for depicting water in papercraft projects.
Yes, this is actually fluorescent. It is UV reactive. What does that mean ... it glows under a blacklight (UV light). Of the fluorescent colors offered by WOW!, I have personally used Pink (WR04R), Orange(WR05R), Yellow(WR03R), Green (WR02R), Blue(WR11R), and Magenta (WR09). The Pink, Yellow, and Orange are definitely the most UV reactive of the colors I've tried; however, this is typical of anything that glows in UV - the Blue and Magenta are simply a little more difficult to see. They also have a Glow in the Dark (WN01R) which appears clear in normal light but glows quite brightly in the dark.
How much do you get?? Yes, I know it says 15ml, but hey, most of us here in the USofA can't picture how much that actually is (myself included). The container is 1-5/8" high and 1-1/8" in diameter,
This is a high quality embossing powder that works well for papercrafting. It can also be melted and poured into a silicone mold. You can make it go further when molding by using it as a colorant and adding it to a less expensive embossing powder like the Melt-It powder, also from WOW! If you don't have a melt- art pot, simply use a tiny pie tin - mix about 1 part colored embossing powder to 2 parts Melt-It powder. Use a clothes pin as a handle to make it into a pot (or pick up the pan with a pair of pliers). Use your craft heat tool/embossing gun to melt the powder (a blowdrier won't get hot enough and will just blow the powder everywhere). When the powder is all melted, pour it into your silicone mold (don't use a clear plastic chocolate mold or a remeltable mold material as the melted embossing powder will be way too hot). When it's hardened, just pop it out and you'll have a nice bright embellishment for your papercrafting or even for jewelry. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Super fix for antique bisque dolls and many other things. I love this stuff! I restore small antique bisque dolls. This is wonderful for filling in cracks and even repairing holes. I had been using Miliput for repair, but read this is harder, and thought Id try it. Apoxie is not bright white, but more of a slight grayish white, almost exactly the color of 100 year old bisque dolls. The only thing I can compare this to is epoxie putty, but you have 2-3 hours to work instead of 5 minutes. Once it dries overnight, its hard as a rock and ready to sand if needed. While uncured you can wet your finger or tool and smooth it out. I have used both enamel and acrylic paint after curing, then seal it. Only try to mix what you are going to use, because you cant save the rest. I make tiny doll Easter eggs if I have a bit left. :) The only way Miliput is superior is that you can wrap the leftover bits tight in plastic wrap, then a baggie, freeze and use later as a crayon filler by wetting. i will say if you need something to be bright white without painting Miliput will do that. I make sure to close my jars tightly and I store them in the refrigerator. For my purpose these jars will last forever if they don't dry out. This is also great for repairing resin pieces. I highly recommend Apoxie Sculpt. I waited until I had used it awhile before reviewing and hope this helps someone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The product is fine for what it is. The product is fine for what it is. But it is not a photo pen as I was looking for. My mistake to accept a calligraphy marker. I learned about such pens at a local store ... Binders ... Even the ones sold by them did not all make the grade of a photo pen ... but several did. I found a "Permanent PENSTIX No. 4013-EEF 0.3mm ... A black 'India Ink quality' permanent marker for graphics, technical drawing, and all fine writing. Recap when not in use." made by ALVIN out of Austria. It is a great photo pen ... for writing on the backs of photographs and not bleeding through. I bought three of them, and will go back to Binders to look around before buying next time. It cost a few dollars and gained a world of experience. Thank you Amazon. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is Genius. Well let me start by saying that when I first saw this..i laughed and said "what crazy person is going to play dentist". I purchased this because I have a severe gap in between my teeth from braces. I bought this brand because it was cheaper than the other and seemed to do the same thing and Just in case it didn't work. I followed the instructions, and molded myself a fill in. I want to state that it is a challenge to work with. It is plastic and gets hard fast, but it works!! I molded a perfect space filler. It snaps in and out easily. I clean it with peroxide and listerine daily. At the Beginning it looked a little too white, but it now matches my teeth color. I made 2 other replacements as well, and still have enough product left over for much more. Awesome buy!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
FAKE. I initally ordered this item from this seller b/c i wanted my daugheter to have the Rainbow Loom for Christmas upon reading the reviews i found this wasn't the "Real Thing" I PROMPTLY contacted the seller to let them know that i wanted to cancel my order and that i didn't wish to receive a FAKE!!! i would just order the real thing they responded VERY quickly and refunded my money even faster!! and told me to just keep it. I did receive the "Real One" from Rainbow Loom" once this one arrived i was able to compare the two and indeed it isn't the real thing if you visit the Rainbow loom websites it shows you how to spot a "fake" and these ARE FAKE!!!! I would've been sooooo disappointed had i waited or not followed through on this i appreciate their prompt attention to this matter but I WILL NOT MAKE THAT MISTAKE AGAIN!!!!!! the two starts are only because I didn't have any problem with them returning my money and they responded very quickly other wise it would be 1 start!!! just don't order from these people go to Michael's or their website to ensure you have the real thing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent Cutter and Very Well Balanced. I primarily used the pistol grip style cutter prior to the purchase of this wonderful solid brass glass cutter. I now use this cutter quite a bit, although not as much as the pistol grip, but more than I have used the lighter plastic versions of this style of cutter in the past. This cutter is extremely well balanced and very comfortable in the hand. The use of this tool takes a bit of practice, but the accuracy is much better compared to that of the pistol grip type cutter once perfected. This tool feels heavy in the hand which greatly enhances the feel, comfort and accuracy of this awesome cutter! Thank you! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Feathery Delight. These are lovely feathers for trimming whatever object your heart desires. I purchased the one yard of trim (as it's packaged), but I've actually plucked more feathers FROM the trim itself to use rather than trimming items with the entire feather-filled strip. There are so many feathers attached to the satin-feeling fabric strip that the "missing" feathers are barely noticeable! This was definitely a nice investment. The feathers (between 4-6" as described) have held up very nicely -- as fluffy as the day I pulled them out of their packaging (and that's saying something seeing as they've been sitting on my craft desk for over a month and have been tossed around quite a bit!)... Highly recommended! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These eggs are wonderful! If you are looking for a more natural . These eggs are wonderful! If you are looking for a more natural alternative to the typical plastic eggs, these are the way to go! One of the things that is so nice about these eggs is the soft, wooden texture. They have a great feel to them, and stay closed very nicely. My 2-year old had a hard time deciding what he wanted to do with these, so we did a mix of watercolor painting, food dye, and left some natural. Once they were dry, he had a great time mixing and matching the different colored tops and bottoms! It will be interesting to see what his 3-year old self will do with these next year! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
PERFECT. After reading some of the reviews about how difficult this magnetic sheet was to unroll and how it would crack I was a little hesitant to purchase it, but I figured for the price, compared to what my local sign shop wanted for the same stuff , it was worth a try.
It did arrive rolled in about 1-1/2" diameter tube, but as common sense would tell you I let it warm up to room temperature before I tried to unroll it. After unrolling it I stuck to the top of our cloths dryer (my wife just happened to be doing laundry that day) for several hours. It remained perfectly flat after that, no cracking, or other problems as some peole have mentioned. The smooth white surface was ideal for applying my company logo to. So far the signs have stuck to my truck doors just fine, even after doing 80 mph on the freeway in the rain. I would highly recommend this magnetic material to anyone wanting to make signs, it seems to be prefect for that purpose. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product that adds life to your furniture. My leather recliner had tears in the arm rests from my elbow.... I found this product after many days of searching for a remedy.. The recliner is a medium dark brown and the repair patches are a darker brown... I thought "What the heck, they will look like elbow patches on a sport coat"... so I cleaned the arm rests with rubbing alcohol a couple times to remove all oils... Applied the patches to each arm rest for an "equalizing" appearance.... It took some time to figure out where each patch should be applied, to get that effect and look somewhat "like it was meant to be"... The directions are spot on when they say, "they stick and can't be moved"... So plan accordingly... They stuck and don't look out of place unless you are a nit picker... Elbows don't affect the patch... they are stuck... the edges haven't become "unstuck"... I think that is due in part to the meticulous cleaning with alcohol to remove oils... I had previously used a leather conditioner on the leather and I am surprised the patches stuck so well.. I can recommend these patches to give your furniture new life.... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Needs more torque. Backstory: I got this to wind up several 250 gram skeins of cascade eco that my old royal winder can't handle. I had used the Royal Jumbo winder at shops in the past and liked it, but it has been discontinued. I settled on this winder over the stanwood because the gears are more enclosed, and I was worried the stanwood would cause the yarn to tangle.
Review: The first skein I went to wind was not coming off the swift smoothly because it was a bit beat up. I had to pull the yarn off my wooden swift and then wind it. I finally cut the yarn and tried it on the royal winder. The royal winder was able to wind off the swift with some difficulty, but once it got moving everything was fine.
Second & third skeins were in better shape and I was able to get things winding directly from the swift. This thing is loud once it gets going. I wound up putting a pot holder under the yarn guide to help minimize some of the vibration noise, but it only helped a little. With the yarn coming directly off the swift it winds very tight balls. Even the ball I rewound was very tight. I would not use this winder to wind balls until you are ready to start your project.
I think the issues with winding would be resolved if the winder had a lower gear ratio. Even with the nicer feeding skeins it was really hard to get things moving. Once the swift started turning and some momentum built up it was easier to use, but still loud. I'm worried that some of the noise is coming from the winder grinding its gears when the yarn catches, and I don't think it would hold up well to heavy use. I also suspect that this winder would work better with a lighter weight metal and plastic swift.
A few other notes: The table clamp on this is too short to work on my beveled dining room table. I had to use my kitchen island with squared off edges instead.
This thing is big, and it doesn't fold up or come back apart easily. Luckily I have a dedicated craft space and a storage shelf that can accommodate it.
Bottom Line: I will use this until it breaks, then replace it with one of the belt driven wooden winders. If I had bought this in a retail store I would return it, but I don't feel like dealing with an online return. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very good thread, very strong. Very good thread, very strong. One thing you'll notice in person that you can't online - this thread is quite thick, and the wax coating is rather substantial. Once the thread is doubled-over through your needle, you may have a tough time passing through your stitching holes, especially if you only use a diamond punch to make them, like I do. If you use an awl you may have better luck, but I often keep a pair of needle nose handy to assist the needle through. Once my project is completely stitched, I apply a little heat using a hair dryer or heat gun to melt in the little flecks and globs of wax that accumulate around the holes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I like that it gets almost immediately tacky so it holds . No craft box is complete without it. I discovered this stuff while watching a tutorial on making bead bracelets, and I'm quite impressed aside from the needing to use it in a well ventilated area due to cancer. I like that it gets almost immediately tacky so it holds things together while the glue cures. I like that it dries as a semisolid gel that can be scraped off of solid surfaces if you have some squeezout at the join. Be careful when dealing with painted surfaces as the solvent in the glue can dissolve certain kinds of paint, adhering whatever you're working with to a thin layer of paint and not the intended surface. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sugru to the Rescue. Sugru is a clay-like rubber substance that cures with exposure to air. It is easily molded by hand and adheres to most porous and nonporous surfaces. It is touted to fix anything. Their website also offers suggestions not only for fixes, but for creation of problem-solving gizmos and doodads.
Sugru comes in a variety of colors. Two or more colors can be mixed to form even more colors.
I put Sugru to the test. I had two items that needed fixing.
The first is a microphone holder that is affixed to the side of my karaoke machine. The plastic holder had cracked and was rendered incapable of doing its job. A little Sugru was molded and rubbed to cover the crack. Left to dry for the recommended 24 hours, the microphone now has a secure place to be.
The second is a paper towel holder I have had for probably 30 years. It is free-standing. Many years ago, whatever secured the dowel to the base had snapped. Although the dowel continued to stand upright, it wobbled, and I was never able to find a suitable fix. I have also never found a replacement that I liked as much, so I have been living with the wobbly thing all these years. Wobble no more! Sugru to the rescue.
Sugru is easy to work with. Repairs are fun! Just call me Mrs. Fix-It! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent and colorful tape for my needs. WOW was that other review harsh and inaccurate. I actually found this exact stuff at my local dollar store and although it didn't specifically say Washi Tape, it was worth the dollar to me. Well. It's as good as my other tapes I've purchased from the chain craft stores. It rips like my other tapes and there's 30 ft. per design. To boot, it's Disney designed! Sticks fantastically for my needs which is anything from running plates with taped paper through the Big Shot, to holding down paper for inking, to putting marked tape on my Copics. The photo of the white cars shows he bottom where tape was removed. The product didn't stick on my paper. There isn't a single reason to mark this stuff other than five stars, which it clearly deserves from me.
Also, a reviewer said the black roll isn't solid black. As you can see in the third photo, that's the design of the tape. Umm. It's supposed to be like that! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beeswax Pastilles. I have been searching online companies for Beeswax Pastilles and this company through Amazon has the best pricing that I found. I use it to make homemade lotion. To me it simply smelled like wax with maybe a slight honey scent, not unpleasant at all but scent seems to be very subjective for most people. Beeswax lotion feels wonderful on the skin, highly recommended!
Update May 2013: I and my friends/family have been using this beeswax in homemade lotion for a few months now. I use about 1 tablespoon of beeswax and melt it down, then add Shea Butter, Jojoba oil, Olive Oil and Sesame oil, then I mix the whole batch, let it cool some, then scent with essential oils. The wax/honey smell I get from this product does Not overpower the essential oils; in fact, I do not smell it at all after the scents have been added. I have been very happy with this product. I have added a star because this has made a wonderful lotion for the skin. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Octopus Punch. Punch is a great octopus shape but touchy with weight of paper you use to punch shape. The positive octopus outline did not punch out cleanly on light weight paper and the negative outline in the paper is destroyed when trying to free punch from the paper. Only 25% success rate so lots of wasted paper. However, the punch works well when using heavy weight cardstock or very heavy paper. If you want light weight shapes I wouldn't recommend this detailed punch, but if you plan to use heavy weight cardstock I had 98% success with positive shapes and 80% success with negative outlines! A great design but some glitch with the release from the punch causing tears and rips in positive and negative shapes depending on weight and quality of paper. Fun for sea themed projects if you are willing to settle for less than 100% success rate! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
CAVEAT EMPTOR: hit or miss. I'm a HUGE fan of the Tim Holtz products - in principle, that is, because I adore vintage ephemera and anything that remotely resembles or replicates it.
However, the tissue tape produced by this brand has SERIOUS quality control issues. I've bought several packs of different styles and there's seriously no rhyme or reason to what you're going to get: I've variously had rolls that were perfectly fine, some that (as mentioned by other reviewers) weren't especially tacky/sticky, and - most offending of all - at least 2 or 3 rolls total that were a complete loss because they were so OVERLY tacky/sticky that the tape could not be unrolled properly, actually stuck together, and created a gooey mess.
For the price that these are sold for both here and in craft stores, I would highly recommend buying these only IF/when you can get your hands on a coupon or buy them on sale/clearance to pay no more than $5 per package because you won't know until you open it whether you've got a good set or a dud.
It's a real shame because the designs are beautiful. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Definitely didn't expect it to smell like that since it is supposed to be "cosmetic grade. Purchased this for some lotion bars I was making with coconut oil and essential oils. As soon as I opened the bag, I smelled this sickly sour odor. Definitely didn't expect it to smell like that since it is supposed to be "cosmetic grade, top quality". I thought the smell would dissipate as I melted it but found that it still smelled after it melted and now, a day later, it still smells. The expensive essential oils I used didn't cover up the smell either. I just printed the return label and will be putting it out on my front porch for a refund. Can't imagine using this for anything. Very disappointed. If I could give this no stars, I would. Please trust me and save your money. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Why didn't I get this sooner. After going through a ton of glue sticks, a million different kinds of double-sided tape, and pretty much every type of adhesive out there, I finally decided to give this a try after hearing so many great things about it. I just wonder why it took me so long! I love this stuff!
I have been using it a ton for paper projects- cards (including heavy cardstock) and photos, I even used it on felt and ribbon the other day and it worked beautifully! The great thing about this is that you can cut it into any size you want. It is super easy to cut with scissors and relatively easy to just rip if you don't have scissors on hand.
It is extremely strong adhesive! It holds to everything- well at least everything I've needed to adhere to! I don't have to worry about anything coming undone as it really sticks well. When I use plain old glue sticks or other adhesives, I get concerned that whatever it is I'm attempting to stick will fall off. With this, I am confident that everything will stay right where it's supposed to.
The only issue that I have with it, and I'm sure this is more of a reflection of me than the product, is that I can sometimes have a difficult time peeling off the strips. Sometimes it takes me a second, sometimes a minute or two. Again, I think I have trouble because I'm a dope. I'm sure other people peel with no issue.
This is a large roll of tape so I don't think I'll be needing more again for awhile. But when I do, I'm buying this again! It's amazing stuff. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These are horrible. I wish I could give them zero stars. These are horrible. I wish I could give them zero stars. These are NOT low smoke. It's as if I ordered high smoke wicks.. These are the worst. I saw another review on these that explained the other issue with these wicks which is they don't burn off.. They just fold over into the wax. I have to blow out the candle and then the next time I want to light it, I have to cut the wick off and then dig it out of the hard wax.. If I don't then the candle usually won't light.
Also, the soot from the wick stains the wax. I've attached a photo so you can see where a layer of the wax is dark and discolored because the soot from the wick falls into the wax I guess. Idk, these are pretty horrendous. The other photos are just to show how much soot comes off of the candle when burning. It turns my (originally translucent) mason jar, completely opaque black. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
WARNING: Does NOT work with silicone molds. I bought this product as I have recently acquired a hobby in resin casting and making two-part silicone molds. So, I bought this product as a release agent. I sprayed down the first half of my mold thoroughly with it, and poured the silicone for part two. After it cured, I noticed that the two parts became one solid block, and thus the whole project was a disaster, and the silicone was wasted. After some research, I found that this mold release is formulated for urethane molds, NOT Silicone (even though it says "universal"). Waste of cash for me, and warning to everyone to do your research before buying such products! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The best way I found was soaking them olive oil for . So I had to really experiment with these because i wanted them to crackle. You can not just light them up right off the bat or they will not burn properly and they can stain your candle. The best way I found was soaking them olive oil for a day, then letting them soak in molten candle wax for a few hours. (I left mine for about 3hrs). Let the stick dry for a bout a day in between. I found that if you don't let it dry, the wick won't stay on and will most likely require you to use more than one wick. In the end, you get a perfectly good wick that will stay on, not stain your candle, AND gives a crackling sound. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I've had problems with the yarn slipping to the top or the bottom and simply winding around and around without winding like it's. I received this winder as a gift last Christmas. No matter what kind of yarn I've used, and no matter how I've tried to play with the tension and rotation speed, I've had problems with the yarn slipping to the top or the bottom and simply winding around and around without winding like it's supposed to every single time. After winding about a dozen balls (with a lot of messing around to get them wound correctly), the mechanism in the handle broke rendering it completely useless. My husband, who bought it for me, contacted Knit Picks and they sent me a new one for free. However, this one is even worse. I've spent numerous hours trying to wind a single ball of wool (same name brand and weight I previously wound before the first one broke) and can't wind more than 1/3 of the way before the yarn starts slipping and I can't get it to wind correctly. I finally just gave up and did it by hand. Very disappointed in this winder and already looking for something better to buy to serve the purpose. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Would not recommend for glass photo pendents. I got this product as a lot of tutorials were suggesting it and I was hoping to find something with less odor and less mess then using E600. I did a side by side comparison of the two making a set of glass pendents. I would say this product won easily for odor. However it loses on all other aspects when making photo pendents.
1. It is white - I found it challenging to ensure my images were centered, though not the biggest issue. It does dry clear.
2. It is watery - It soaked into my paper warping my sheet a little bit. I never had this problem with E600
3. The image is blurry - It dried clear and I managed not to get bubbles (Like others have) but the lines were less sharp.
4. Discoloration - The final product has a "warm" glow to it, almost a orange-yellowing type effect. Its hard to explain but it made all the people in my photos look like they were sunburned.
Overall I would not recommend this when making glass photo pendents. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Overpriced and poor quality. Come on, Silhouette. Well, this vellum used to be awesome. I make bookmarks and cards and sell them online and I used this vellum a few months ago and it was great. The price was worth it because it was thicker than other vellum on Amazon and was more transparent. Unfortunately the last four packs I've purchased have been lower quality than any other vellum. It's incredibly thin. And for the price you get very few sheets. NOT worth it. Six sheets for $5ish? You can get 100 sheets of thicker Vellum from JAM on here for $30. And don't be fooled by the idea that you have to buy Silhouette brand for it to work with your cutting machine. All Vellum paper will work with a Silhouette and to say otherwise is a marketing gimmick for you to buy their overpriced paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So much soot. These wicks gave off more smoke and soot than any other candle I've owned! I bought them to repurpose the extra wax I had from a few candles I really liked, and within 45 minutes of lighting one of these candles, there was literally smoke billowing out and filling the air. The table it was sitting on had a layer of soot on it, and there was literally a black ring around the top of the candle cup. I tried giving it another chance after trimming the wick and the same thing happened again. Maybe these would be good for outside use, but I personally will be throwing rest of the pack away (I only used one wick) because I don't want to get soot all over my walls! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great clippers. I ordered these to use at work, I sew boat canvas during the winter months and the sewing clippers I had before we're old and dull and kept sticking they weren't very helpful. I needed more reliable sewing clippers. They arrived on time and were nicely packaged no damage during shipment initially they were stiff the first few snips but they run smoothly now and are very sharp. They are quick and easy to use and they don't stick. I like the added colors easier to find,and just give a fun look. My old ones were plain sliver and we're sometimes hard to find if misplaced, I am overall very pleased with these and for a good price. Will order more when the time comes thank you
*I did receive this item at a discount or for free for my honest and unbiased opinion after testing * | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These are wonderful. I bought them for my 7 year old . These are wonderful. I bought them for my 7 year old daughter and she loves them but so do I. I use them for a variety of items, I do vinyl on t-shirts and on banners and other items....with a little effort it cuts them all and we use them for paper as well. We have used them so many times and they still are as sharp and as easy to use with paper as when they started. On thinner items, I add in a paper stock to make it easier to cut so you get your thin material and an extra paper one too. We get two for one!!
Absolutely love and the random pack was AWESOME we got a bit of everything to use and are using everyone. The cupid came just in time for Valentin's day so cards were a breeze to make!! Love these so much and debating about ordering more because we love them so much.
I am so impressed with the quality at this price.....it was worth so much more. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
great to use and beautiful. We used this to make impressions of my six month old's hands and feet. We were able to imprint both hands and one foot, as well as write her name and date in the frame. The clay is soft and pliable and a lovely pale pink. 2 words of caution: 1) take your time when you're working the clay into the frame, as it picks up imprints from whatever touches it and 2) to get a really clear imprint, you do have to press the baby's hand in, so it may not work well for newborn's hands (feet would probably be no problem). Our oven did not have a low enough setting to follow the instructions, but we baked it at 175 degrees (f) and had no problems. It looks so good, I'm thinking of buying one for each grandparent! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great stuff! If you follow the directions exactly and. Great stuff! If you follow the directions exactly and watch the bake time this is a great clay. Like all polymer clays it has to be conditioned first and this part may not be appropriate for small children. If the clay is crumbly just warm it and work it. I use a pasta machine but this is not necessary. It will soften and become smooth when you work it. If this doesn't work your clay is very old. The important thing to remember is to follow the directions exactly when baking. This is the case for all polymer clay. This particular clay cannot be over-baked or it will get hard. Baking instructions: Preheat to 250 degrees F (121 degrees C) Bake for roughly 15 minutes per inch of thickness. IF you make canes or logs they need to be baked BEFORE slicing. I think where people get messed up is that they don't measure thickness and don't use an oven thermometer. You are certainly not supposed to boil in the microwave. Also like all erasers it will get dirty when used. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A smaller Play Doh Play Set but Still Fun. The Play Doh Mr. Potato Head Playset combines a natural fit - Play Doh Fun with Mr Potato Head. I was a bit surprised by the size of the playset and the lack of a true potato mold - but then I realized... making a potato is pretty easy! The set is rated for children ages three and up, but I have to help my daughter with many aspects. She is more than capable of placing things onto Mr/Mrs. Potato head, but she is not old enough to use the press molds and to determine how to make the eyes/mouths/purses and such. That means that an adult is needed to help her with the playset, but we typically enjoy playing with her!
Notes-
- Comes with 5 cans of Play Doh - Two cans of brown (on for Mr and one for Mrs. Potato head) and three mini-can of Red, White, and Black (one of each)
- Comes with a play mat - but the main purpose seems to be to help keep the Play Doh from gettign on tables
- Comes with 4 arms (two for Mr and two for Mrs.) and two sets of legs
- Clean up is relatively easy - not many nooks or crannies for Play Doh to stuck in
- Not real easy for children under five - the molds are a bit tough to use (for any Play Doh Set) and they may struggle finding the molds for the eyes, ears, mouths, and etc.
Final verdict - a fun Play Doh play set for any fan of Mr Potato Head or the Toy Story movies. Younger children and preschoolers may need some assistance, but it make for great family fun.
4 1/2 Stars | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Unimpressed. Well, I needed something to eliminate the residual tackiness on cast resin pieces and this was supposed to be it. Not so much it turns out. Oh, it reduced the tackiness and the gloss. It ruined the finish on both pieces I tried it on. I've read about how picky this stuff is and how the temp has to be warm and the humidity low. I guess it wasn't warm enough, or it was too humid or something today because everything I sprayed this on clouded right up.
Also (and this is what really irritated me) this is a tiny can. I suppose I should have paid attention before I bought it, but I figured for 10.00 I'd be getting the same full sized cans I've seen on store shelves. Nope, just a tiny can. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
You'll find so many uses for this molding putty. I originally bought this product for use in restoring a broken frame. I'd found a gorgeous antique carved wooden frame at an estate auction. The frame had beautiful carved edges and ornate corners; however, it was no longer being used to house its former painting because one entire corner had been destroyed. Because of this damage, I got it for a tiny fraction of the price it otherwise would have received. Using the Amazing Mold Putty, I made a mold of one of the non-damaged corners and filled the cured mold with a <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/2-part-wood-filler/dp/B000GUDAVA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">2-part wood filler</a> and allowed that to cure/harden before removing it from the mold. After fully cutting away the damaged corner, I attached the new molded corner. After a final refinishing of the entire frame, no one could tell which corner was the former destroyed one.
I've found it useful for other simpler household repairs; but the Amazing Mold Putty is great for many other purposes, too. I've made custom buttons or embellishments for jewelry simply by pressing an interesting object into the putty. From that one molding, you can make MANY castings.
Besides the 2-part wood filler mentioned above, I've also used resin, polymer clay, porcelain clay, and paperclay in the finished (cured) mold. If you're using a material that doesn't set up hard in the mold, you must remove it very carefully. For earthen clays and paperclay, I allow the piece to remain in a area where it can safely dry and harden a bit before attempting to remove. If there are deep, sharp undercuts in your mold design, it will be necessary to use a filler that fully hardens while in the mold rather than those that partially harden and require kiln firing or other means of curing. Otherwise, you'll damage your newly molded piece when you remove it from the mold.
The pouring of resin into one of these molds works great. For resin pourings which are intended to be very clear, though, I generally use a jeweler's grade molding putty to give it a better finish.
Once you've mixed the 2 parts of the putty together (equal parts), it sets up quite quickly. This is both a good and bad thing. The fast set-up means that you quickly have a mold ready to use (20+ minutes). The downside of this rapid curing is that you must work very quickly while making your mold. Obviously the larger the item to be molded, the more difficult it is since you're having to quickly mix a much larger quantity of putty. I've found that it works better for me to work in sections for some large projects. I mix the putty in workable amounts, apply it to a section of the object to be molded; and then just continue repeating the process while trying to seam together the edges of where each putty addition is applied. There will be the inevitable visible lines in your finished casting; but as long as you use a casting material that can be sanded, the seams can usually be removed. If it's important to you that there are no seams, then you can mix up as large of an amount as you can handle and flatten it into a thin, smooth sheet that will be large enough to fully cover your object's entire surface (just make sure you get it pressed into any details so that it conforms completely to your object's surface). Even though this first layer will be too thin to cast from, it will prevent seam marks. Then once it's cured, you can add more of the mold putty to the outer part to stabilize and thicken the walls of the mold and make it ready for pouring. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Magnetic strip continuously falls out (poor adhesive), making this dangerous to handle. I had an xacto set as a kid and needed to do some intricate carving recently, so I knew what I wanted to buy.
The reason I'm rating this 3 stars is due to the inside "storage" plastic to keep things together. There's a small magnetic strip used to keep things in place, and on the back of it is an adhesive....but the adhesive on mine failed as soon as I opened the box, so then I had to fiddle with a row of incredibly sharp knife points while trying to get things back where they belonged....and it continues to fall of. No issue with the actual knife/points themselves, but you'd think they'd invest a few more cents into some adhesive that wouldn't fail for this as it's a safety issue. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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