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saves me time. It's faster and cheaper than using the double tape that you have to tear with each piece. This is so fast to use with the ATG Advanced Tape Glider. I like the whole set up. At first it's kind of complicated to figure out how to load the tape. I used youtube.com which has great instructions. I watched the video's several times and finally got it. It works good and the tape holds well. It's kind of difficult to remove the object that you taped if you press it hard. if you apply it lightly at first to see if it is in the right position, you can then remove the object that you are sticking easier. It works for me and saves money | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The best face paint. Exactly what we were looking for. My daughter loves her face painted and this is the brand the professional face painter uses at our pizza party arcade. We purchased a princess kit, but it didn't come with black. It seems that many of the designs in the instruction book needed black. So when she wanted to be a cat for Halloween, I decided to finally get the black paint. She looked adorable and now we can paint all the cute designs from the kit.
This face paint is easily applied with a fine tip paint brush and a tiny bit of water. It dries and doesn't smudge. It is not waterproof as it comes off easily with a wet paper towel. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
0 Stars!! Do not buy! Faultily made product. 0 STARS ! Well I to it finally. It had leaked all over the pen and inside the packaging. It looks like the pn tip has been shoved inside the pen so you can barely see the metal tip. I have bought 3 other brands of thees pens and have been happy with every one of them I though Id try this one because of the low price and I guess I got what I paid for, well actually less! Also I didn't realize thees were coming for China. The Name says USA so I had thought it was a USA company. I needed it a lot sooner so when it wasn't here after a week I looked at the tracking and then saw it was coming for China! Also the plastic over the pen was cracked too. They are shipping them in plastic baggies so they can get damaged really easy being what they are but I honestly don't think this happened in shipping and for the other reviews I see its happened quite a bit. I think this is a quality control problem as the tip cant get shoved into the pen in shipping when it has a cap on it and its inside the package. I think either a human is shying them int here way to far or if its done by machinery its not set correctly and damaging the product by inserting the tips to far in the pen bodies. I have asked for a full refund including my shipping. I won't be buying for them again and will go back to either Bondic which comes in a nice metal case and is very well made. yes it costs more but its a good company. I guess you do get what you pay for huh?
I also noticed one other thing In all of the other pens I have bought like this made for other companies, you can remove the liquid container from the tip and the light so you can get refills and not have to buy a whole new pen. This one doesn't come off so I can't even try to use whats left in it if anything is even left! its all one unit which is not how any of the others are made, well except for the light that came off way to easy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Same quality and handling you expect from Wiss. I was a bit apprehensive when I when I read in a earlier review that this pair of Wiss 20N shears had changed... Happily I've discovered that my worries were for naught... Comparing them to my 30 plus+ year old pair, the blade edge is identical in length (4 3/4 inches) - The fulcrum pin is 5 9/16 inches from the blade tip (vs 5 7/16 inches in the old shears) - Overall the shears are 11 1/16 inches long (vs 10 1/2 inches in the older pair)... The extra room is in the handle/grips and for the first time in 30 plus+ years my fingers are not cramped while cutting 90 feet of heavy 24 ounce woven roving.
Needless to say, I am not disappointed with this new pair. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
buying on potential. Based on the negative reviews here I was hesitant that this product could be used to make mini books with a custom binding until I found a great tutorial on You Tube. The Irreverent Crafter (Kerri) demos a custom binding technique using paper for the pages and cover of the book. The title of the video is "yourstorycustom" by kerri9494. This is a good solution for me because I don't want to have to purchase a lot of extra items like chipboard, "O" rings, binder rings etc. to make a custom book. I like the simplicity of just paper. Updated: I did go ahead and purchase this product and I've given it a trial run with the binder and pages that came in the box. The binding feature works great using their binder. They give you a set of scrapbook pages that are pre-designed for photos and places for journaling. Not the best paper designs in the world but not bad. The paper had a glossy finish and it was fairly light weight, lighter than card stock but slightly heavier than designer paper. I don't know what the exact weight of the paper is but I think for you to have success with this product the paper weight is key. The weight they provide is sturdy enough to hold your photos and light enough to allow the binder to open up flat when you turn the pages. For this reason, I think this is a super solution especially if you are a digital scrapbook artist. I did another trial run with the binding feature using one of their album covers to bind a stack of pages together using Basic Gray paper that was fairly heavy, more of a card stock weight. I found that I had to go through the binding process twice. Once alone wasn't enough so some of the pages fell out when I tried to flip through the pages one at a time. As a result, when I went through the binding process a second time, not all the pages were layered on top of one another with their edges even. However, after the second binding, all the pages did successfully stay adhered to the spine of the album. When flipping through the pages, they didn't wan't to lay flat as you flip through the pages of the album using this paper weight. The pages sort of just bend back but never lie flat. I suppose you could run the edges of the paper that will lie in the spine through a paper crimper, that might help them lie down flat after binding. Just another suggestion, if you are planning on making pockets for some of your pages, or adding any extra layers of paper for embellishments, make sure you take into account the section of the page that will rest in the spine. In other words, when making your layout design, keep the section of the page that will be covered by the spine blank. Also, if you use their binder, the more pages you want in the album, the thinner the paper needs to be (but not too thin if you plan to add photos otherwise the paper will buckle under the weight of the photos). Also if using their album, the more items you add to your pages to embellish them, the fewer pages will fit into the album, another thing to keep in mind. Rub on style embellishments seems to be your best bet as they lie flat. However you could probably decorate the cover with chipboard type embellishments, ribbon, etc. I wouldn't rely on this machine to make a full scrapbook album using their album covers, its not a substitute for a full size album because it simply cannot hold more than a dozen pages with photos. If you use their album covers, I think it would be a nice product to make albums with 6-12 pages as "gifts" or as keepsakes for a special occasion etc. Its very quick and easy so if you need something that doesn't require a huge investment in time to create, it scores very high on convenience. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sent me the wrong product. Y'all sent me mold star 20T instead of oomoo 30. While I have been wanting to try the mold star for a while, I didn't want to get it through a product mix up. I have a craft fair coming up soon so I'm stuck using it and hopefully it works as good as the oomoo. But if my casting resin had gotten mixed up like the silicone rubber, I would have been out of luck. Please watch your orders more carefully. I'm conflicted on how to rate it because the product is great, but unfortunately didn't get this product this time. Should it be rated by product quality or by service? The only reason I'm not giving one star because I do love the products. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Five Stars. Love mod podge is a great product for all different ideas and crafts. My son has recently used mod podge to redo goose decoys that are over twenty to thirty years old. He reprinted them and used this over top of it to help protect the paint when they are sat in the field or even the water while hunting. It worked prefect and he did a amazing job in doing it. He is teen and for the job he did I couldn't have done better. I was very impressed with it. Will try to see if I can post pictures of it once all are done and dried. I will be a mod podge buyer for life that's for sure. Have never come across a product they make that doesn't preform to exactly what I had hoped for. Usually it's over what I had hoped for. As a artist and crafter I can not complain about a single thing about this company or products. Also I will be back to buy more we use them in all different art projects we do. I owe quite a few of different ones and still have a few others I want also. Highly recommend these products. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The mats are pure white wrapped in plastic so they have never arrived dirty. I'm a photographer so I print many of . I have never had an issue with orders from Golden State Art. Their pricing is stable, shipping is timely and product is packaged very well. No damages no issues at all. The mats are pure white wrapped in plastic so they have never arrived dirty.
I'm a photographer so I print many of my photos for sale and the plastic bags that come with the mats make it even better for display and storage. I once got caught in the rain at a local fair the plastic protected my work all that was needed to do was to wipe the water off. Another great simple feature is that the plastic bag is resealable a very handy feature because you just never know when you have to take the print and mat out the bag because you forgot to sign it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for others but not for me. I agree with other reviews- if you only have the long blue loom and want/need to make a sizing change for your project then this is a great product. When removing one of my clips from my loom the clip broke in half. Instead of hassling with the company or trying to make an exchange- we super glued it back together and was good as new but I have not used them since. I do not feel a need to use them since I have the variety pack with four different sizes I do not feel these are necessary unless you are limited to the longer looms. I gave three stars because I don't use the product like I thought I would and when I did use it- while removing the product it snapped in half. It appears to be a good product and may be beneficial but I think you would be better off buying the variety pack of both the long knitting looms and the round. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Really like these tools. I won't give this a 5 star only because I am new to the hobby and don't know if there are better tools out there for the money. Now that said the research I did showed these to be highly regarded American made products, and to substantiate that I have no qualms about them. I use all the tools in the kit, and am learning how to use them and how they carve. My kids also use these tools and we are all in agreement that for carving the wood spirits they are by far superior than just a knife. I have gotten good detail using them, especially for hair using the v tool. I have not sharpened them yet, tho they may need to be sharpened now. Out of the box they were razor sharp and I cut myself (cute gimmick, they ship with a band aid with the company name on it). It would be nice if they came with some instructions on techniques to hold them and a description of how they cut, and how to sharpen them. As its on the job learning for me, but tht is part of the fun, right? Including a strope for those size and shape tools in the box would have been nice too. The little wooden box came with a piece broken, but I glued it back together. The box is a great thing to keep and store them. I am very happy with them and think they will be a good foundation kit to build on once I learn how to use them better and figure out what additional sizes and shape tools I want in the future (if any). I am VERY HAPPY with them and recommend them to any beginner, especially someone looking to do kind of small carving of wood spirits (Im carving faces that are aprox 2 inches by 4 inches). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Just right. This sturdy spiral bound pad of good heavy cotton paper is useful for ink pen sketches or as a calligraphy practice pad. The paper does not allow bleed though of inks, nor is the paper surface likely to clog nibs with fibers. The paper accepts light watercolor washes and markers well. The covers on both sides are nicely stiff and of plain board (other than a discreet brand name embossing on one side) so they may be personalized, decorated, or left in a quiet state. The label shown in the product image is merely a paper band that can be slipped off without damage to the cover. Though perhaps a little dear in price, these pads are very satisfactory to keep as a record of progress or to fill with ideas. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
My favorite 1000 cranes kit so far (this is my 3rd. This is my 3rd set of 1000 cranes, and I've gotten a different kit each time (just because of what was available at the time.) I like to take a few minutes every day to make a few cranes. I'm not much for meditation or yoga, but I find that the simple mechanical motion of folding cranes helps me relax and focus. I would highly recommend trying it.
These sheets are all perfectly square and come in really nice bright colors. I love that the cranes are rather small because, if you're going to have 1000 of them, it's nice if they don't take up too much space. It's also nice that this kit has the colors already sorted for you. In the past 2 kits I've had, the pages all came mixed in so if you wanted the rainbow effect, you had to sort them out, which was a huge hassle.
Some of the colors do seem to be on thicker paper, but this has been true of all the kits I've tried. It seems brighter colors tend to feel thicker, so I wonder if it has anything to do with the amount of ink they have to use. These are white on 1 side, but the white is not visible once the crane is made.
I also like that this kit comes with the string and beads - it just makes things easier. I saw a previous review that said the extra 20 sheets of paper (you get 1020 sheets in case you make some mistakes) were all orange, but all my colors seem to have 51 sheets (51*20=1020) so there's 1 extra sheet in each color, which is nice. I like to use the extra 20 to make a little travel-size strand that I can hang in my office (or, back in the day, I took a 20-strand to college but left the original 1000 at my parents' house) to remind me of the 1000 without having to transport the whole collection. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amazing Product For Fixing And Preventative Measures. I was on the fence about this product for a while. I thought, "Maybe I won't be using it all," and, "This is pricey." I finally bought some (during a sale), and used all of it for a weekend of fixing. I had to buy more.
FIXING PREVENTION
I like preventative care, so I will "fix" things before they have a chance to break. I used the Sugru to reinforce all my important electronic cables: laptop cables and adapters, iDevice cables of all types, AC power cables. One packet might be able to reinforce 2-3 cables (on both ends) depending on how much you use.
HOW TO USE
Wash your hands, and wipe down the parts of whatever you're fixing. Cut on the dotted line on the packaging, scrape the Sugru off, roll it in your hands and start applying it to whatever part you want. You have half an hour to use each packet. I was worried about time at first but I've been pretty good at using one packet in under 20 minutes.
I think what you get in each packet is a perfectly balanced amountenough to use within the 30-minute time frame. I suggest lining up what you will be fixing so you aren't left to wonder, "what can I fix next?" in that 30-minute window. It's kind of funny when you open it you're wondering what you could possibly use this for and you feel it might be too much in a pack. After using it, you realize you need to open up more packs as it was not enough.
Let it sit and don't touch it for 24 hours, don't let it touch other things as it could stick to it. Give it 48 hours if the thickness is over 3mm.
*** TIP ***
If you apply Sugru on cords, use gravity to keep cure Sugru straight. Example: if you put Sugru around a bent cord end, hang that end with something slightly heavier attached to straighten it out. Once it's cured, it should be a straight(er) end.
FIXING BROKEN THINGS
Here are the things I used Sugru for:
Fixed and reinforced a swimming goggle nose piece
Added a bumper feet to a toaster that was off balance
Reinforced my TV adapter cables with a layer to prevent future frays
Reinforced headphone cable joints
Glued my 10-year old teapot lid back on
Reinforced straps on two pairs of slippers
Reinforced Apple's Lightning to 3.5mm adapter (because that cord is really thin)
Added flat bumpers to my wobbly TV remote
Reattached a piece of plastic to a kitchen appliance
Sealed the ring of an insulated cup
Patched up holes in several shoes
STORING UNTIL NEEDED
One of the first concerns is storing this for later use. Their website says you can store it in the fridge, so I store it in a Ziploc and keep it there until needed. It can last up to 13 months. (However, I used all 24 packets I had within a month; lots of preventative measures!).
THINGS TO KNOW
This can stain your hands, especially the black. The official instructions say you can wipe yourself clean with some toilet paper, and surprisingly it works to an extent. You can start with the toilet paper, clean off any other residue with soap and water, and then more toilet paper.
SUMMARY
Sugru is so versatile and easy to use. I wish I had bought it sooner and I had to reorder two more packs after two days of fixing. It has saved me money from having to rebuy broken items (saving hundreds of dollars), and it helped restore and reinforce things that couldn't be replaced! That itself is worth the price. Recommended! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works Great, little different than expected. My family passed around a youtube video on how to use this product to make custom fit earbud/plugs, years ago. I filed it away like many other things but when my new car had a windsheild washer button that kept annoyingly getting tripped by the bottle in the cup holder, the solution I came up with was perfect for this. I thought I would have to glue it one after i formed it but it is self adhesive. It is a little different in texture than I expected, thought it would be more rubbery, resilient. My finger nail will go into it but other than that it feels hard, and smooth. This wasn't a problem for me. It also was more shinny than I thought. From the pictures I thought it would be completely matte. But it solved my problem. I also used it on a shoe, working there too. I did use rubber gloves to work with it when it was wet, I didn't want to absorb anything into my skin. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Considerable Decline in Quality with Canson Disposable Palettes. These palettes used to be good- they used to be the best paper palettes. Carson has been cutting corners and using less glue when putting the binding of these palettes together. Try mixing large amounts of paint on these palettes, and they start coming apart. It makes me sad that companies forego quality and just to get squeeze a couple pennies out of artists. If you are a student, these palettes work fine, but if you are a professional artist mixing large amounts of paint on a daily basis, these palettes are going to actually give you a lot of headache and trouble, with loose leaves of palette paper go every which way, willy nilly. It will make you incredibly angry while you are in the middle of making. Again, if you are a first time painter or a hobbyist, this palette paper will probably be alright for you, but shouldn't the Sunday painter be granted supplies that are of professional quality? Unfortunately, I will have to be finding a new brand of palette paper- any suggestions? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
but they're far from what I would call a nice tool. Mine arrived slightly bent so the tips . These will do the job of scribing parallel lines but they're far from what I would call a nice tool. Mine arrived slightly bent so the tips didn't line up. I don't believe this happened in shipping because they were wrapped in bubble wrap and they're fairly thick steel so I believe it is poor quality control at the factory. The whole tool is soaked in machine oil which leads me to believe they are made from a low grade steel that will rust if not kept oiled. There are machining/grinding marks all over the tool's edges, no polished surfaces at all. The slide is a stamped piece of steel and there was some flashing on the lower edge that wsa razor sharp.
After some tweaking, sanding, polishing, and removing sharp edges, they'll get the job done but there are better options for not much more money. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love everything stars. I love everything stars, and I am a big fan of the primitive dcor as well. When I seen the Rusted Metal Primitive Star Accent Sprays, I knew I had to have them. With this order you will get 4 sprays and each spray has 5 stars on it. I have not done anything specific with the stars yet as I am waiting for the perfect spot for them. They are made from a thin piece of metal that makes them pretty flexible. This makes them easy to manipulate into the desired position for your dcor. If you need a small star accent spray to give something a touch of primitive look, these are exactly what you need.
I received this product for free /discounted price for my honest and unbiased opinion. All these opinions are my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for Homestuck trolls. I bought this for my troll cosplays and it works great! It looks a little bluish in certain lighting on me, but in natural lighting it's a nice light grey. Unlike Ben Nye, this requires no mixing-- take a damp sponge and dab it straight on. It may take a few layers, so give yourself some time. AND DON'T FORGET TO BUY SOME SORT OF SEALER. Baby powder works well, but I also bought a spray that seems to hold it too. Don't go to a con or meet without it!!
For Kanaya I'd probably recommend getting the white, too- but for everyone else this grey should be more than sufficent. If you want to contour, get the dark grey and maybe the black as well. There are tutorials on how to apply Snazaroo (and the rest of your troll makeup) on Youtube. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
For the Record 2, Documented" 12x12 paper. The paper is just as pictured and described. Echo Park is one of my favorites and continues to keep my attention with its great colors and designs. I like this line of paper for its versatility in creating paper arts for men or women. The colors are great and the patterns are wonderful. I usually do not like yellow, but for this line it totally compliments the blues and tans. Great for creating a paper art gift for someone who loves photography. The black printed designs make color photos pop and the color designs look great with b&w photos. One of the items I made was father's day cards; they turned out great. Not disappointed... Need more Echo Park paper ;)
(*I added 'Documented' to the title because there is also a 'Tailored' collection.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
different colors are so useful. This three pack is wonderful for crafts. the different colors allow me to specify different uses for each one. I use one for fabric, one for metal cording, and another for my office desk. They are all sharp, but the color coding is definitely worth it
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Disclosure: I received this product on a promotional discount for my honest review and they are 100% my own opinions. However your own opinion might vary. I received no monitory compensation and I am not required to give a good review. I am also not associated with the seller in any way. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very good needle, just a pair of details. I bought this needle in ebay with an extensin to have the versatility of having a long and a short needle at the same time.
I is very though an very well made. I just noticed a pair of details that can be good or not, depending of your needs.
The point is a Little Sharp so it can damage the cord if its used to introduce the cord into a very tight tie, but nothing that cannot be solved with a pair of passes with a file or sand paper.
Second, the inner size of the needle is just the size of the paracord, so it doesn't have to be cut in an angle to fit after melting it. In fact,you may need to melt the point of the cord until forming a black blob and trhead it in the needle before getting cold in order to lock the cord firmly in place, otherwise the cord can fall off the needle. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Washi is Washi. I don't care that its after Christmas and I am ordering Christmas washi. Washi is washi and I want it ALL!! This 6 roll pack is full of beautiful designed, vibrantly colored washi. Each roll has 10 yards. Its paper washi so it sticks easily yet can be lifted and relayed down for exact placement. It tears precisely and easily. It is a pleasure to use. I mostly use it in decorating my planner. I love when its Sunday evening and I know its time to get out my washi and sticker supply so I can decorate for the upcoming week. It helps to personalize each page in my planner just to me and my week. I love the variety of designs in this pack. I only discovered washi recently but there are so many things you can decorate with it and it is so easy to use.
I have a video review of all the washi, and there is A LOT, that I have received from AMZ on You Tube channel, (sprngbrd *) if you want to check that out.
This 6 roll product normally retails for $12.99 but I received it for the discounted amount of $6.35 in exchange for this honest review | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
High Quality Scents. I recently decided to start up my own candle business and have been doing nothing but research for the past few weeks, trying to find the best of the best products for my line. I have previously read great things about CandleScience, so before purchasing the large bottles of scents directly from their website, I figured I'd buy the sample pack from Amazon first to see what the buzz was all about.
When I first opened the package, I noticed that one of the bottles was significantly lower in volume compared to all of the other bottles. After carefully inspecting the bottles for cracks/leaks, I then noticed the disclaimer right on the bottle stating that it is normal for different amounts to be in each bottle, as they are filled by weight.
This particular bundle came with Cinnamon Stick, Very Vanilla, Love Spell, and Clean Cotton. I opened each of the containers to take a whiff of these scents and I must say they are quite heavenly. So far I have only made up a batch of the Cinnamon Stick candles, and my kitchen still has a pleasant aroma of the scent lingering around, which I love. I can absolutely see this particular scent being a top seller in my new line and look forward to making my next batch.
I have also since ordered a few larger bottles directly from the manufacturer's website and cannot wait to whip those ones up as well.
This is a very high quality product and I would 100% recommend it to anyone looking for great candle scents.
They have SUCH a great variety of scents, and I look forward to trying them all! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I was looking for a manual die cutting machine and this one was recommended more than any other. I purchased this based off of recommendations from other scrapbookers and paper crafters. I was looking for a manual die cutting machine and this one was recommended more than any other. It arrived in good condition. I purchased the machine only and ordered a set of embossing folders, circle dies, and square dies separately. While I was waiting for shipping I watched a couple of videos on youtube that gave tips on how to use it. When it arrived I opened it, attached the handle, and was able to use the dies and embossing folder immediately with cardstock. I had no problems and found it to work exactly as specified. It was very smooth to operate the handle. I am now excited to purchase additional dies and embossing folders and learn some new techniques. I did not try it with fabric yet. I would mention that if you want to use some extra long dies you will need to purchase the extra long cutting boards separately as it comes with the standard size. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Magical stuff. For those who are unaware, Sugru is basically 21st Century duct tape: it fixes nearly everything, and has practical applications for every DIY imaginable. Its like a magical Play Doh that molds to waterproof, attach, insulate, hang from, or basically repair anything necessary, and dries in 24 hours to become flexible rubber.
At the date my package arrived, I had about 12 months until the expiration date, which was plenty of time to figure out what I wanted to fix or DIY with 8 packets of the stuff. There was one black pack, one white pack, and two packs of each primary color (red, yellow, and blue).
I used my Sugru mainly to repair shoes that had worn out at the soles, and I found them to be more durable than the original soles. Bless the people who invented this stuff, because it is truly useful, works well, and has endless possibilities for DIY. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very pleased with what I received. Very pleased with what I received. No, they did not come "sharp". If you intend to get into wood carving seriously you are going to have to learn to sharpen your own tools. This is a great set to learn on. I'd rather screw up my $1.25 knock-off V-chisel than my $35 Two Cherrys tool. Takes some work to get a good edge on them. You will need a good quality stone, a hone, and patience. I had to grind an edge on the "U" gouges with a rotary tool. Arkansas stone wasn't getting there. The steel is surprisingly hard thus the reason it's so hard to get an edge. The hard steel should retain an edge very well though.
The handles are adequate. Not as big as I would have liked but suitable considering the size of the tools. Nice variety of tools in the package.
Struggling getting a proper edge on the "V" gouge. Most difficult chisel shape to grind. I've got another few cheap "V" chisels I've worn down quite a bit trying to get the proper edge. Just not there yet.
I expect these will last a LONG time. Overall I am very pleased especially considering the price. You could not get better for the money. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
a sharp, yet not an effortless cut. I bought this new pair of scissors to cut through various paper thicknesses from tracing and newsprint to bristol board. As soon as they arrived, I did a test snipping (without cutting through any material) to gauge the swiftness, cutting ease, and suavity of the blades. To my disappointment, there was a bit of resistance when the blades rejoined (to make a cut). My next test was to cut through a single sheet of notebook paper. Instead of effortlessly slicing through, it was as if I was cutting through 2-3 sheets.
The opening holes of the handles measure an ovular 1 5/16" x 13/16". The soft, yellowish rubberized inner coating designed to provide finger comfort loses it's usefulness when cutting because the thumb and/or fingers slide around resulting in unsteady discomfort and reduced cutting control.
The (3 5/16") blades have retained their sharpness over the 5+ years I've owned them. They can still slice through fine fibers and hairs. However, in the last couple of years, the yellowish inner coating has started to peel and wear away. These scissors seem to be a durable pair, but they fall short of being efficient and ergonomic cutters for art projects, hobbies, etc. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
My customers are happy. I've used Krylon Crystal Clear before and other . I am a home based grower, floral designer, I use a lot of glittered ribbon and embellishments during the holidays for Christmas greenery. I use this to weatherproof the glitter and prevent "glitter shed". My customers are happy. I've used Krylon Crystal Clear before and other sealers but it takes much less of the Glitter Blast clear to do the job. One quick spray!
Unfortunately the cans are small or I would give 5 STARS. I'm on a tight budget and Amazon Prime's price of a little over 4 dollars is excellent.
A tip for sprays... after each spray, turn the can upside down and do a couple of quick spurts to clear out for the next time. When they do clog, soak in a little cheap nail polish remover with acetone for about 3 mins. Rinse in hot soapy water, let dry and pop back on. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amazing texture. OK, so I'm still experimenting, but yes, I like this air-dry clay. The texture is amazing. This is PAPER clay, not smooth and plastic-y like some of the all-polymer clays. I wish I knew what all is in this stuff. Is it non-toxic? It is wonderfully shape-able. I've been making flowers with realistically thin petals. After one was thoroughly dry (a rose), I dragged it around during a shopping trip, in a hot car, wire-wrapped around my purse, attached to my wrist, tossed up on the dash to bake in the heat..... just to see how tough it was. Result? Tough! -- and all while being the thinnest of petals. The colors for mixing are like the CMYK used in full-color commercial printing, or you may be more familiar with the inks in your home inkjet printer. Cyan (blue), Magenta, Yellow, and Black. They're super concentrated and go a long, long way mixing into white. It was easy to create the orchid color I was after.
Martha has done it again! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Disappointing Collection of "Garden" Images. I love K&Company products but I was disappointed in this Engraved Garden Ephemera pack. I had hoped for more images I associate with gardens. This pack included vintage images: old bicycles, several fans, medallions, a camera, couch, chandelier etc. The product description calls it "Ephemera Cardstock Die-Cuts." Only a third of the package images are card stock, the rest are printed acetate images that will not stick well or invisibly with glue or adhesive. In all fairness, when examining the package, there is a pictorial index of images and an apt description of them on the back of the package. But buying online, I did not handle the package so it would be nice if the product description was more in depth.
Bottom line- a quality product but not what was described in the online product description, nor what I was looking for. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Incredible quality, don't get your leather from a retail craft store. I normally buy leather for weaving necklace cords at JoAnn Fabrics. This is much more consistent in thickness than the stuff from that store, has no weak points, and I can use a base piece longer than three yards if I need to, now, as I was previously limited with the small pieces sold in retail craft stores. With a continuous spool of 28 yards the possibilities are endless! Extremely satisfied with the consistent thickness of the leather and lack of weak spots. Having a LITTLE trouble believing this is 28 yards, because I've only removed 8 yards from it and it looks like it is half gone... time will tell if I update this review, since I measure everything as I remove it... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Heavy Duty Divider - Quite Nice At This Price Point. I am liking this divider so far. It is not as polished as some of the nicer American made ones I own, but I was not expecting that. At this price point it is much more stout and better refined than some of the other offerings I have seen. There is no indication where this was made on the packaging.
I will be using this primarily for laying out dovetails in woodworking projects. I know these are for leather projects but many tools can be used across multiple crafts. I won't presume to tell you how these might work with leather, I can make assumptions, but I think it would be better if I just review the tool for what it is... a divider.
The divider overall is well constructed. I have noticed a few small issues, hence the four stars instead of five, but I will address those issues after I touch on the positives.
This is not a lightweight divider. To some that might be a negative, but for me I prefer my dividers to have a little more weight. If I want lighter dividers I do have some older Starrett dividers I can use.
The hinge is very solid. I notice no play and when you move the legs they stay where they were put.
The overall fit and finish is good and all the edges appear to h ave had their corners slightly rounded over, making it much more pleasurable to handle.
So why did I give these four stars?
The ones I received have good sharp points but they were over heated when grinding. The points are blued, which tells me they were probably ground by hand and not wet ground. Because of the poor grind the points don't line up exactly. For dovetail layout this isn't a big issue. If I find it to be an accuracy issue for my work this can easily be resolved with a few passes of a file so. For me not really a big deal, but still for some it might be. It does show attention to detail which is important to me.
The knurled screw when tightened does not sit flush with the adjusting arm, but the legs do not move. It looks like when the hole was drilled and tapped it might not have been drilled at 90 degrees to the surface of the leg.
The knurled screw could use a little more pronounced knurling. This is more of a preference for me than necessarily a fault with the tool itself.
All in all this is a good divider at this price. I would definitely give one of these to my nephew if he decides he wants to get into woodworking or leathercraft. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
KAWAII MARSHAMLLOW <3. ADORABLE!! <3
The seller really put in a lot of effort!! They included a kawaii plastic bag, washi tape, and 2 little cards with the clay!!
Clay PROS:
1. Is very soft and feels/ looks like marshmallows!!
2. Is wrapped and sealed properly. AIR TIGHT.
3. Is pure white with no fading. Lovely pearl.
4. Dries EXACTLY like polymer clay.
5. Durability is just like polymer clay!!
6. Does not require name brand softener to become moldable. ALL YOU NEED IS BARELY A DROP OF WATER. It's amazing.
CONS:
1. Not exactly ideal for small charms for decoden pieces.
2. Requires quick hands. It will try to dry out while you are sculpting, just add water and it will soften it back up.
3. Will become a little runny when too much water, or acrylic paint is added. Keep conditioning your clay and it will return to its moldable state. It will be sticky though.
4. While you're sculpting, it might get marshmallow wrinkles from it trying to dry out.
5. You have to be patient. It takes up to 2 3 full days to dry out entirely. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Such fun little designs. Such fun little designs! When I first started working with my Cuttlebug, I wasn't sure where I would use little designs like these. In my mind, it was the bigger the embossing design, the better. I've come to appreciate the versatility of these smaller designs. They are great as part of larger designs, and are such fun with smaller projects.
One of my pictures includes a spread from an accordion fold book I made that's approx 2.5"w x 3.5"h. The paper is astrobrights, painted with watercolors, allowed to dry, then embossed, before being glued into the accordion book. I used a rub on gold to further highlight the embossing.
The other two photos are from samples I made for reference. The white is 110lb index, the brown is 65lb kraft paper.
Let me know if you find my reviews helpful by clicking 'yes' below. It really encourages me to put these reviews together when I know people have found them helpful. Thanks, and happy crafting! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Strong and easy to use for a lefty. I don't know how much I can talk about a pair of scissors. These are very comfortable to use. I am left-handed and have never learned to cut right-handed - some scissors are more comfortable than others for us lefties and these do fall into that category. They cut very smoothly, and seem up to any task I would ask of them. I am not what you'd call a "heavy user". These sit in a bathroom drawer so that I can cut tags off new clothes, open packaging, cut the occasional piece of paper, and aid in cutting gift-wrap when I am doing the wrapping from my bedroom. Nothing I've asked of them so far has been more than they can handle and they've performed well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This corsage bracelet was perfect for a corsage that I made to wear for . This corsage bracelet was perfect for a corsage that I made to wear for my wedding anniversary party. It is a lovely bracelet all on its own, but it is even more lovely when combined with a corsage. It is extremely comfortable to wear. I used a hot glue gun to secure my corsage to the bracelet. I then also used a piece of ribbon that I attached to the corsage, and pulled through the open spaces, next to the hearts,on both sides of the corsage, pulled it tight and tied it. That took care of any flip flopping of the corsage while dancing. When my daughter saw it on my wrist, she said that she wanted one like it for her upcoming wedding. This will be a great gift for her, and also, is something that I am glad that treated myself to. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love it and my daughter too. I received this product at a discount price against my honest opinion.
Now that said....i love it and my daughter of 4 years old too:)
The rubber are very colorfull 22 different shade. I particularly like the neon and the bicolor. The color stand out really nicely as you can see on the picture i took. You have a looot of it in the box. No worries the all family and friends will have a bracelet soon!
Inside the box you also have 6 charm. Charm are not my favorite thing but my daughter was super duper happy and very excited about it. Its the first thing she picked before even thinking of the bracelet color.
The closing clip is a s which i do like better than the c.
The loom is a regular one with the hole on one side to make the fabrication easier. I feel that a ventouse system at the bottom of it would have been awesome for younger kid but i hold it for my daughter of 4 when she does it.
As you can see on the picture you have a bunch of hook to use.
The box is very nice and easy to maintain clean with the different section for the ruban.
The only one thing i don't like in this package is the explanation. Its very confusing and i had to pull a youtube video to understand how to proceed. I would have like to have different model suggestion and the explanation inside the box.
If you like my review and feel it was helpfull let me know:) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
disappointment. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Uchida-LV-SJCP40-Clever-Lever-Super-Jumbo-Craft-Punch-2-Inch-Circle/dp/B000S1849U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Uchida LV-SJCP40 Clever Lever Super Jumbo Craft Punch, 2-Inch Circle</a>
I just received my Uchida 2 inch circle punch this morning. I opened the package and was excited to use it for the very 1st time. I tried to make a 2 inch circle on an piece of regular A4 paper and to my disappointment, the punch was difficult to use (perhaps faulty??). The handle was hard to press and after I punched it, the handle would not go back to the origin position and this ruined my paper entirely. The punch was stuck with my paper caught in between (circle was only half cut) and this left me with no choice put to tug the paper out while the handle remains jammed down. I had to use a great deal of force to push the handle back to its original position and had to free the tiny piece of paper trapped in between the punch. What a disappointment!! I am wondering if this is a regular occurrence with this brand or was it just this one punch?!! Can I return the faulty product? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Hey ladies! You've got to check these out. I have NEVER knitted but I have crocheted for 50 of my 64yrs. I got three of the books on amazon (whom i absolutely love btw) read a few pages of ea and im off and knitting! Got these looms two months ago, I 'm home with a broken leg and i have made over 25 small afghans on both the round and straight looms and 4 large on the straight! As i write this i am using the blue longest loom and am half finished for large afghan. (only started two hours ago) while listening to TV...i wouldnt trade these as they are wonderful---the trick is using double strand worsted(4) yarn or single bulky(6)...use bernat baby blanket its a (6) and just short of fabulous... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for eyelets and hole-punching, NOT for snaps. I purchased this item so that I could use it to attach eyelets to some vegan leather jewelry that I create for my shop, but also to attach snaps to bracelets and chokers. I decided to invest in the CAD because of the great reviews, and because I wanted a multi-purpose tool that would handle these different tasks.
The eyelet and hole-punching tools work wonderfully. Just make sure you don't squeeze too hard when setting the eyelets or else you could definitely crush them (I did this and it ripped my fabric!).
When it comes to snaps, it was a different story. There is no way to attach the male part of the snap without crushing it. Only later did I realize that the 'snaps' they are referring to are not the functional type used for clothing, but the decorative kind used for scrapbooking. Not exactly false advertising, but a bit misleading.
As it is a bit expensive, I would only recommend this tool if you plan on setting a lot of eyelets, or if you need a really good hole-puncher. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The cut line for the bottom and top lid is not even on both sides and the wood is very soft and dents very easily. Mine came wit. I just received my order of two and was not impressed. I got them to do some pyrography (wood burning) artwork on in hopes to turn them into recipe boxes for my brother and future sister-in-law. Unfortunately, it is not big enough to hold 4 x 6 recipe cards, which it is advertised for.. The cut line for the bottom and top lid is not even on both sides and the wood is very soft and dents very easily. Mine came with a crack inside one of them as well. This could be just my experience, but I would not hope to use this for recipe cards. I don't even think 3 x 5 cards will fit either. More for trinkets and knickknacks and a fun DIY activity with the kids. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
and was able to use some of the larger chisels for bulk removal before using my dremel to get some of the initial fine details a. First, Ill say that I am not a professional carver. In fact, I am currently working on my second carving ever. I primarily used a couple of chisels similar to the ones included in this set, and was able to use some of the larger chisels for bulk removal before using my dremel to get some of the initial fine details around the smaller objects I am carving. The two original chisels I have ere very good quality pieces, and these were very similar as far as I am concerned, and were very useful in helping me proceed with my fairy door project. I love that this set came with a convenient roll-up case, and included three files and chisel sharpeners. There are 10 chisels to choose from and they are stainless steel with wood handles. I found the tools to be sharp enough for my purposes, but anticipate they will need some additional sharpening, because the wood I am carving is definitely a hard wood. I have never sharpened chisels before, so I may need to consult an online source to ensure I am doing it properly. Overall, I am pleased with the product, as I am an amateur and the set is effective for my needs as a hobbyist. I did receive this carving chisel set at a discounted price for review purposes. I am not under any obligations to give a favorable review for a product that I do not feel is worthy of one. I am only required to give an honest opinion of the product after having used and tested the product myself. I hope this review was helpful, if so, I would appreciate it if you could let me know by clicking yes below. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
BEST CLAY OUT THERE. My daughter (11) LOVES Sculpey clay. She doesn't have all the fancy equipment to work with clay, because she is just starting out. And Scupley is the best out there! She has tried a lot of other kinds and they have all had their problems. Too hard, lose color, crack and fall apart, etc.
Here is what we like:
- COLOR - The colors are bright and solid. We have never had one fade or loose it's color after baking it.
- OVEN BAKE - You can use your oven. You don't need any fancy equipment... Just use your kitchen oven.
- SOFT - The clay is always really soft. You can keep it stored in a open container for weeks and it won't dry up (I don't recommend it, but you can)
- NO CRACKS - After baking, a lot of clays will crack or break the dryer they get. Scupley looks exactly the same has when you put it in, just harder.
- OPTIONS - Tons of colors to choose from. Any color that you might need for a project, they have.
We HIGHLY recommend Sculpey! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
EK Success Paper Shapers Large Photo Corner Scallop Punch. After purchasing photo corners from different sources and being disappointed I ordered Martha Stewart's Photo Corner punch. I'm very pleased with that punch. It creates nice clean photo corners and it's easy to use. MS photo corners are medium size and I like the fold lines that produce the look of the original old photo corners. I found the MS punch a bit small for some of my photos so I also purchased the larger EK Photo Corner Scallop Punch. The EK punch creates lovely photo corners, they don't have fold lines, they are much larger and it punches both corner options with each punch. I'm very happy with both of these punches. I have added an image for those that would like to compare their size. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
PDR tech here. I was looking for a glue . PDR tech here. I was looking for a glue gun with a 12 volt plug so that I didn't have to break out my extension cord at every job that I glue-pull. This gun works perfectly. Similar guns go for around $100 if bought off of a pdr dealers website. Save yourself the money and buy this one.
A few gripes (alebeit small ones)
-the adaptor plug and connector where the cord meets the gun feel cheap
-a little bit of glue leaks from the nozzle in-between uses, not a whole lot, but enough that it needs to be pulled off before dispensing. More-so than other standard adaptor glue guns that I've used.
-takes about 4-5 minutes to heat up.
I do say that this is worth the money if you're just starting out, on a budget, or don't want to pay absurd prices for a glue-gun with a 12-volt or battery pack. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for tiny sculpting. I have become a miniaturist this last year. This mean I enjoy making tiny replicas. So far, I have used wood, fabric, paper, ect.. It has been years since I have worked with filmo clay so my supplies are all but gone. This means I need new everything! I bought these tools to help me sculpt tiny things.
My new equipment arrived in just two days, nicely packaged. They have wooden handles that are painted black. The tips are just the size that I needed, which is very tiny. Each one has a different shape. I was anxious to try them out, so I got my clay and warmed it up. After I selected the color I needed, I rolled it out, then I cut leaf like shapes. I began to explore what my new tools could do. One of the tips has a curve to it. When I use just the tip, it leaves a slight curved line. When it is stroked along the clay, it makes a circular well. There are two with straight edges, which can create lines and box type shapes. The last one has a smooth point tip, that can make a nice oval well or curved indentation.
The only thing I wish this set had, was more tools! I really like what I can do with these and will continue to add to my collection. I recommend these for any detailed sculpting.
I received this product free or at a discount for testing purposes and my honest, unbiased review. My opinions are my own and are not influenced in any way. As you can tell I fully tested this product to give you as much information on this it so that you can make an informed choice. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
An excellent tool for the job intended. Follow the instructions precisely for perfect results. This cutter is a nicely made tool, and works exactly as advertised. I followed the directions precisely and my very first wine bottle cut was perfect. I purchased this to cut the bottoms off mason jars so they can be used as lampshades. Like the wine bottle, my very first mason jar cut was perfect. The most difficult part of these cuts is the thermal shock separation. I placed the pink o-rings on both sides of the cut as instructed, then poured boiling water on the cut for about 30 seconds, then cold water. At first nothing happened so I assumed I had done something wrong. I referred to the instructions, and read that the key was patience. So I tried the boiling water and cold water a second time, and again, no separation. Patience, patience, patience...I tried a third time, and this time, I applied boiling, cold, and then back to boiling. Voila! It separated perfectly, and left a very clean edge. Even though the cut was quite smooth, I decided to try the included grinding stone to polish the edges. The grinding stone is exactly the right shape for this purpose, it is rounded on one side which is what you need to contour the lip inside the bottle, and then the flat side is used to take any roughness off the flat part of the cut and contour the outer edge. The stone is long enough to span the bottle so that it's easy to keep the cut edges square as you polish. I spent maybe 3 minutes polishing my first cut, it is practically factory smooth. It would probably take about 5-10 minutes per cut with the grinding stone if you want the cuts to be 100% cosmetically perfect. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not worth upgrading to. I upgraded to the big shot PLUS from the standard big shot machine thinking it would make using standard BIGZ dies easier and so I could use larger L dies or special wider dies that Sizzix may release. So far, I haven't had a need for the extra wide area and I actually find when running standard cutting plates sandwiched with a bigz die because the plates do not have the edge to keep them going straight through the machine it actually makes the plates twist which can cause the paper to shift or the die to actually get stuck going sideways.
I wish Sizzix had also lengthened the platform instead of just widening it the 2.5 inches. When you are running XL dies I've had them fall off the edge of the table on my feet because when you run it all the way through it no longer balances well on the bottom platform and can tip over. XL dies are heavy too! This machine advertises smoother cranking action and it's not supposed to bend your plates. I notice a slightly smother transition through the machine when cutting. I haven't used it enough to notice if it bends the cutting plates just as badly as the standard big shot, because I have been mostly continuing to use my standard big shot. I'll keep this just in case Sizzix does release bigger dies that I like, but if you are trying to decide between the PLUS and standard big shot I don't think it's worth the extra money for the 2.5 inch wider area this one offers especially if you use smaller dies or already have the regular machine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect and exactly what I expected. I bought these branches to create a wishing tree for my baby shower this coming month. I'm not going to lie, I was concerned with buying something like this online and not knowing how big or full the branches would be, but when they arrived I was pleasantly surprised. They were exactly what I was looking for and looked BEAUTIFUL once put together to make my tree. Even the husband (who was skeptical about the idea of making a wishing tree) was very happy and said it looked awesome.
Things to keep in mind:
They took about 2 weeks to arrive, but were worth the wait. They are heavy, but used stones in a vase to keep them upright and in place and it worked just fine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nailed it. Loved it!! I used Paradise Amazon Green and Paradise Lime Green for my witch costume. Was a really big hit. There were some other witches at party, but none had the pizzazz my green did. I found a tutorial on you tube for instruction on how to use the make up properly and to get some inspiration. Be sure to have a water filled spray bottle, towel and big makeup brush on hand. Also, if application is done correctly, won't come off on your clothes (very little anyway.) Comes off easily in the bath/shower with soap and wash cloth. Whatever it is you'll be wearing, make sure to put most of it on before you start applying the green. I was wearing red & white striped hose... stopped short and ran to put them on. So glad I did otherwise would have been green spotted, red & white striped. Happy to highly recommend!!
Also, I bought the 1.4 oz Lime Green and .25 oz of Amazon Green. I'm 5'9 with long arms and could've added a lot more but it was soooo hot 94 degrees. Have so much make up from both remaining. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beware! Beautiful but might be bad for air ferns. Beware on using in glass terrarium with air plants. While it is indeed beautiful, the moss appears to have wicked all the moisture from the air plants and over the course of time the air plants all died. I was very sad! Amazon "suggested/featured" the moss when I selected the air ferns for purchase, I hadn't started with the intention to purchase this moss. Now the moss is beautiful and moist, but the air ferns are all dried. (Yes, I watered and tended air ferns as directed as I had in the past). Did anyone else have a similar experience? I now have 6 empty glass terrariums and 10 dead air ferns and a lovely bag of moss. I need to start over with a base substrate in each terrarium and I need to buy all new air plants. : ( | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not what I thought. Ink bleeds through pages....big mess. Well I really wanted to like this product. My wife purchased a larger version and I really loved the cover so I purchased a smaller one from a different company. The one I received from the other company had a much higher quality paper than the one my wife had and she was so in love with mine that I decided to order her one as well. I received this today and it is terrible. The paper is such that ink bleeds through the pages. I thought I was purchasing one identical to mine but its not even close in quality. I am not happy one bit. What do i have to do to get one with the parchment paper like the first one i bought? I'm so disappointed. Will not order again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
New life in a faded navy sofa. I bought this to help with our $$$$ Crate and Barrel sofa that had faded terribly to almost grey from a deep navy in just a few years. The sofa is in a north-facing room, so I didn't know what to do. I tried navy shoe polish with no luck. I read other reviewers said this wasn't a true navy, so I got a small bottle of black to mix with it (which worked well). This blue is brighter than navy. Be warned, you must wear gloves and this dye will permanently stain anything it touches, so I put drop cloths everywhere around the sofa. The wool applicator held up as I patiently covered the whole sofa. AMAZING. It's a little bright and I can see my brush-strokes in a few spots but overall it's fantastic. So much better than before. I then put a small bottle of Resolene in a spray bottle and covered the whole sofa. That seals in the color so it won't rub off on you. Overall, this was a great solution and I anticipate it will last for many years. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not like the usual duck tape. This Duck Tape isn't like any Duck tape I've used before. On all of the previous duck tapes I have bought in the past, the sticky side part has been smooth and very strong (ie, the paint splatter ball one), as well as a piece rips off easily with no scissors needed.
When I went to use the galaxy one. the sticky part is NOT smooth like the regular ones ... it is still sticky, but has some sort of lines on it (see photos). And I find it to still be strong, but not as strong as previous others I've bought (ie the paint spatter ball one) that don't have the lines on it. It is also harder to just rip a piece off.
Maybe the extra "lines" on the tape are to make it stronger, but I don't see it to be that way. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good water dam for leaks. My house was built in 1968 with poured concrete walls. In one place in the back of the house there is a dip in the top of the wall which with heavy rains accumulates water on the outside of the brick ledge which flowed over the dip onto the basement floor by the gallons.
Eventually, the water finds its way down to the drain tiles at the footing. But until it subsides the water comes in.
I first thought of making a dam on the inside and then filling the dip with epoxy concrete that is supposed to flow and stick to old concrete but reading the package found out it should only be a fraction of an inch thick.
Then I considered self leveling caulk but I still needed the dam to hold that from running into the basement. The inside of the basement walls is uneven so a foam plastic dam would have been difficult to install. So I bought this clay just for the lips of the wall. Then questioned myself about whether it was wise to put something in that if it failed would be difficult to remove.
Ultimately, it came down to only use this clay to push into every crack and possible path for water to seem thru. It doesn't harden so it won't crack itself. It's water proof so far and it would be easy to remove if needed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wonderful tape for craft projects. Love this Decorative Tape! The tape arrived fast and wrapped in a plastic bag in a box. The colors on the tape are well pigmented and vibrant. I especially love the tape with the houses on it, I will use that design quickly!
The tape adheres well to your project while being able to re-position with without much problem. It does not stick to itself when you take the tape off the roll and the colors have not fluctuated as I have gotten into the rolls of tape.
There is a lot of product on each roll. I am very happy with my purchase and will purchase from this Amazon seller again.
I did receive this product at a discounted price in return for my honest opinion about the product. If you found this review helpful please indicate below. Thank you! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Using Way Less Nails and Screws These Days. Fantastic! Such a great deal that I'll be purchasing rolls until I have every width on hand for its endless uses.
My fave use this far... I have always had the hardest time getting screws or nails secured into just the right spots, in high corners of rooms, to be able to hang home monitoring cams. This tape has made that a piece of cake! No more up and down ladders, balancing with my tuckus bent all funny and my nose shoved into the ceiling. I just wipe a tiny portion of wall with alcohol, adhere this tape to the backs of my cams, while my feet are on solid ground, then make a second quick hike up the ladder to stick those puppies to walls. I do hang out for about 30 seconds to apply pressure. Since I discovered this trick a month ago, all cams are still holding strong in their high posts! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
If you plan to carve wood, BUY THIS KNIFE. Just an absolutely fantastic product. I don't have enough good things to say about this knife. The handle is a perfect size, and the blade is razor sharp (you can literally shave with it). After using it for a month, the blade is still extremely sharp. Even though it has a few tiny knicks in it here and there, it still cuts through woods like their nothing. My favorite thing about this knife is that it can be used effectively for long, broad strokes by using the entire length of the blade, but it can also be used effectively for making small, detailed cuts using the end of the blade. All around, this knife was well worth the money and I would highly recommend it to both beginners and experts. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Papermaking is FUN. Making paper from scraps around the house is addicting. Let me just warn you right now. I am a paper crafter and I usually buy specialty papers from craft stores to make cards. This product is great because I can save my small scraps and turn them into beautiful recycled full sheets. All you need in addition to this kit is 1.) a blender, to mix your paper with water and turn it to pulp, 2.) a bin or tub that is a little larger than the wooden deckle to hold about 2 inches of water, and 3.) an iron if you want to have your new paper ready to use in MINUTES. This seems like a lot of money, but the great thing is that you can use the kit over and over for as long as you wish to create unique new pieces of paper! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So much FUN. I am reviewing this for what it really is: an inexpensive, introductory, non-proprietary, hobbyist kit.
Assembly was a bit of a chore until I found a YouTube video showing it all, from unboxing to firing up the software. Linksprite has added a few things to the box that aren't in the video but it's obvious what they're for. My only real screw-up was with skipping the washers. I took my sweet time building this and it took approximately 2.5 hours. The people that designed this are geniuses. It would take a lot of work and far more money to do this yourself from scratch.
The controller board came with Grbl 0.9j which is the same firmware located on the Linksprite Wiki. In the past few days, Grbl 1.1e has been published and I was able to load that without any unsolvable problems. I recommend that anyone else doing this update first save the console output ($$) from Grbl control (or other software) because this new firmware will put default parameters. Just set those parameters back to the originals for this machine to fix things like inverted x-axis, etc. There are a lot of interesting Grbl front ends to use with this. For laser stuff, I highly recommend LaserWeb3.
To cut costs, I assume, there are some features missing, such as limit switches. I was also not so impressed by the spindle motor but let's be honest... what should I expect for the price? It works just fine.
As mentioned by other reviewers, documentation is sparse. If you aren't particularly interested in puzzling things out, this might not be the machine for you. I like puzzles, though... and this one was both fun and rewarding. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This Spooler put my ADD in check. I have been contemplating buying a yarn winder for quite some time and had compared my different options and settled with the Standwood. It is the most expensive model I found, but I can tell you its worth EVERY PENNY spent! I now wish I would have gotten this winder 2 years ago!
It took me a bit to figure it out and a couple skeins to find my rhythm. Here is what worked for me:
1. Set up your winder on a table where you can sit and be comfortable as you wind.
2. Make sure the metal arm is clicked in place under the spooler.
3. Ensure that you find the end of your skein from the middle. Otherwise, you will end up eventually with a tangled mess.
4. Place your skein behind the metal holder so your yarn is in a straight line towards the winder. Guide the yarn with your hand to add a bit of tension to avoid knotting as you turn the spool. Don't apply too much tension or your will end up stretching your yarn.
5. When you are done winding, tuck the end under the yarn in the spool.
6. To remove your finished ball from the spool, grab the beginning knot and as you are holding it, lift ball from spool.
7. Tuck your knot loosely into middle so you can easily find it when you start your next project.
I would definitely recommend this spooler if you are a hard core knitter or crocheter. As you can see by the picture, I spent the weekend spooling my yarn stash that was in a complete disaster! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A decent starter set, but not the first tools I reach for. The set is advertised as being good for just about every kind of sculpting you can think of, from polymer clay to wheel-thrown pottery to pumpkin carving, so if you're just getting started and still figuring out which mediums you like best, this could be a good bet. The down side to that is, whatever you do end up doing, part of this set might end up being kind of useless to you. As you can see in the photos, this set can kind of be divided into three different sets: there are ribbon tools (the ones with the little metal loop on the end), a set of detail tools (with handles wrapped in colored electrical tape, and larger modeling tools (the ones that look like you could flip a pancake with them).
I do mostly small detailed sculpting with polymer clay, so the largest set of tools is the least useful for me, and when I took these for a test run I ended up using those almost not at all. (I also bent a few of them probably beyond repair.) I thought they'd be decent for cutting big chunks off of things, but for the most part they're far too flimsy to cut through something as dense as polymer clay, and too flimsy to use for sculpting it either. The metal on some of these larger tools is so thin that the whole of the working point will easily bend out of shape entirely; maybe that's an advantage for some mediums where you're working with something very soft (I could see these being useful for wheel-thrown pottery, maybe, which is something I haven't learned to do yet so I couldn't say), but it also makes them less durable. The tool with the pointiest, finest tip actually arrived bent in my package, with the tiny tips on both ends completely folded back, just from shifting back and forth in the packaging when it was shipped. The ones that aren't flimsy incredibly thick and durable, though; since some of these tools are aluminum and some are stainless steel, it might just be the difference in material and thickness. A few of the tools also had burrs along the edges that I had to file down, and none of the edges are particularly sharp, even the ones that are designed to be cutting edges.
The very slim handles make these easy to store and compact, and I actually kind of like that they're thin, though it's not super comfortable for prolonged use; it gives me the opportunity to add my own handles to really customize them for myself. I'm going to try a few with heat-shrink tubing as another reviewer recommended, and some with chunkier polymer clay handles that I'll sculpt myself and bake on. I don't care for the tape wrapping -- too many little nooks and seams for clay to wedge its way into -- but it's nice to have the option to leave it as-is or unwrap it and do something different.
I'm happy to have the little ribbon tools, since I didn't have any of those types of tools previously, and I've found them handy for carving away really uniform pieces of clay; I've been surprised at how much I use them. The tape-wrapped set would probably be my other most-used if I didn't already have a set of dental picks that are sturdier, more varied, and generally more useful. (They were also significantly cheaper than this set, but this set is also much less expensive than buying premium pottery tools, so it's all kind of relative.) Some of these tools are basically the same shape at both ends (with maybe a very minor, almost invisible difference in width or something like that), while others are completely different; having the same thing on both ends seems a little pointless. I've got a very limited amount of rack space for my tools, so the tools I use most often stay and the ones I find myself working around end up in a seldom-used overflow storage box, and most of these are already out of rotation... they're perfectly adequate, especially when you're just getting started, but they have their limitations, too.
This product was provided at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very nice for the money. These are pretty good. I used them to customize some accessories on my Harley and they worked really good. They are not real big, and the threads are fine, but they all went together very nicely. I used blue LocTite to ensure they do not come undone while I am riding, if you put these on clothing or something else that is subject to wear and tear you may want to use some as well. I ended up having to drill a 1/8" hole to mount them although a metric drill size would be a little more exact, but nobody will notice. This came to me direct from China and took about two weeks to be delivered. Not too bad in my opinion coming from half-way around the world. I would recommend this product and the seller. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great solid colors that fold well for paper projects. These 12X12-inch pages come in a nice tablet form. The tableting adhesive is just the right strength - it holds the pages in place until you remove them, the pages remove cleanly and the adhesive doesn't leave residue.
I am so glad to find good solid colors in a nice heavy paper. In this 58-sheet tablet there are 3 pages of each color and they go together nicely. In addition to the "Brights" cardstock, I bought the "Naturals" tablet (also 58-pages, but with two sheets per color.)
The woven grain shows when soft media is added (chalks, pastels, etc.) but acrylic and watercolor paints do not tend to catch in the grain pattern.
I use this paper in making cubes, boxes, woven paper globes and other geometric forms. It is a nice sturdy paper in vibrant colors. It glues together well with gluestick.
I have begun recording photo sequences and videos of the paper projects and will be posting them at my blog: [...]. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great value, sturdy & portable. This set is a great value. The scissors fold and unfold easily, are sturdy, and are sharp. They're also rather uncomfortable on your fingers, but realistically, they're not intended for extended use. They're meant to be portable and available for quick uses. I keep the little one in my backpack and use it for cutting moleskin. I use the bigger one for cutting yarn in crochet projects. I keep the third in my car, just in case. I've used other folding scissors that are very tricky to manipulate or break easily. I'm very pleased with this set and wouldn't hesitate to reorder, either for myself or as a fun gift. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Hilarious and practical. I bought these for April Fool's Day 2016. I got up in the middle of the night and glued a pair of eyes onto every single thing in my fridge and then I went back to bed. My wife awoke to find a fridge full of food looking back at her the next morning. Loved it. My second grade daughter's reaction upon opening the fridge? "Woah, who wasted all these googly eyes?"
Tough crowd.
Oh, the unintended consequence is that we now know how long things have been in the fridge. It's November as I write this, and when we find things with googly eyes buried deep in the fridge, we know it may be time to toss them.
Hilarious AND practical. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Too bad there is no ZERO rating. These were ordered January 1st, arrived USPS February 3rd.
For starters, most are shorter than advertised (try 6" instead of 10 or 12), some eyes had diameter of 1/2", some tops had been trimmed leaving gaps. Having raised peacocks I can guarantee you these are the pins picked up and TRASHED.
They are real, no doubt about that, but they are NOT beautiful, so unless you intend to decorate a doll's house with them, stick a feather in your hair (or up your nose) or craft some small item, do not throw away money for these pitiful things.
There is no option for use here except to decorate the INSIDE of my trash bag for disposal tomorrow. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very disappointed in this product. Very disappointed in this product. When my package came in, I was shocked at how tiny the rolls were! The entire package is about 5 inches long. When I ordered it, I just assumed the rolls would be the same width as any washi tape I've ever seen before. The colors are really pretty, and true to the photo, but the width just doesn't work for what I wanted to do with this tape. On further inspection, I noticed that the dimensions of the tape are nowhere to be found on this product's page and the word "mini" is never used. I might keep it to use for something else but I really want to return it on principle alone. :( | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
car seats but all the reviews made me feel good about trying it. I was hesitant to try this on my leather car seats but all the reviews made me feel good about trying it. I regret doing it honestly. Left streaks, and as much as I tried to go over them after letting it dry a short time, I could not get it to coat evenly. Followed the instructions to the T. It also leaves the surface feeling sticky after drying, although it doesn't seem to be coming off on clothing. Very unhappy with the end result. Didn't fill the cracks as I read it did for some others, even with a heavier coat and 2nd layer applied after letting dry a bit. I will say, if it's not in direct light it looks somewhat decent but in light it looks pretty bad. Any cracking that I was hoping it would fill, it didn't. Made the cracks for visible in my opinion. Maybe if it got sprayed on, might have had better results. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Directions for transfer. These actually worked fantastic. It took a lot of trial and error to get them to transfer but my tried and true method was a 1 part dish soap(dawn) to 10 parts water, lightly lather on skin with paper towel, place stencil, then pull it off.
If you are doing a stick and poke tattoo put Vaseline/aquaphor over the stencil before starting to tattoo. This allows you to wipe off the excess ink easily without wiping off the stencil. Reapply the aquaphor after every time you wipe the ink off. One page was enough for my friend and I to do 2 tattoos each with a lot of failed transfers due to application errors. I suggest figuring out the best transfer method for you before trying to apply your final stencil. I also wouldn't suggest using men's unscented deodorant. This method should never be used this is not a product that should be placed on open skin. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great idea - custom eggs for the grandparents. My little artist is going to really enjoy these for the Easter holiday! These are really nice solid wood eggs all shaped exactly the same. I love how I can see the grain in each of them, and each of them have their own grain print to them. I plan to use a combo of different paints to see what works, so I will update closer to Easter to let you now which one sticks. They are very smooth, so thinking any paint type will work. I also like the the bottoms have a flat surface for standing up to dry. We plan to give a special egg to each grandparent this year.
I received this product at a promotion rate in exchange for my honest and unbiased consumer review which I have provided. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good quality, but lighter than pictured. So far I am very happy with this product. The only reason I am taking off one star is because I bought these for the purple and gold because they are my school colors (UW Huskies) and the colors are actually much lighter in person, making the purple too light to really be Husky colors. Otherwise, these seem like they will work as I've intended to make designs around pictures on my apartment wall. They seem to be of good quality and well made, so I will still use them while I look for a darker purple washi tape of similar quality.
I have included pictures with and without flash so you can see for yourself the real colors. The real colors of the gold and purple are definitely closer to the duller picture without flash (though the silver is actually closer to the flash picture and does not actually have a golden tone to it.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Smooth professional feel, great quick change blade feature. Great cutter! I love the ergonomic feel of the handle. The quick load feature for changing blades is awesome as well. It has a very professional feel. Two things that are a little strange. The blade is black, and the blade cover is silver. So when you have the blade protector engaged it actually makes you think the blade is exposed. Would have liked to see these colors reversed. Second issue is a slight overhang of the handle over the top side of the blade. You have to be slightly to the side of the knife to ensure you are following your cut line since you can't look straight down from the top and see the blade. I often cut along the side of a metal straight edge, and I think it would be difficult to do this with the right side of the blade due to the cutter's setup. Those were minor issues compared to the professional feel of this knife. A good weight in the hand and very easy to manipulate along cut lines. Highly recommend! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
What could be better. So, I ask you, what can be better then 1 practice pad? How about many! At .99 each how could you only buy one! I tell you what, normally I am a believer in you get what you pay for. So being so inexpensive I was quite curious as to what would be arriving in the mail. When they arrived I was impressed. I haven't counted all the pieces but I would estimate it to be 50 sheets per pad. Nicely spaced and well made. This product as served me well. As a practice pad this is the best product you could ever buy!
*****EDIT*****
Changed my review score from 5 to 1 because of the price jump. 9 dollars is way too much for this item. Looks like someone likes to rip off customers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love my new Sizzix. I decided to switch from Cuttlebug to Sizzix and I am soooo happy!
The extended platform is so nice and the machine so sturdy! I can even say that it embosses better than the Cuttlebug with my Fiskars plates.
I can use my Cuttlebug C plate instead of the impression pad!
So, I love my new Sizzix!
Update:
I have had this machine for more than a year now and I am as satisfied as the first day!
I have embosed copy paper, cardstock, vellum, copper and aluminum.
If you are going to use Spellbienders embossing folders you need to create your own shim. Spellbinders embossing folders are awesome but they have a very special thickness (they are thicker than Sizzix, Cuttlebug, Darice or Paper Studio).
I still have my Cuttlebug, but I prefer to use my Sizzix because it is much more stable that my Cuttlebug. The main two reasons for me to like this over the Cuttlebug are the longer platform and the stability.
As for the instructions, you can go to Youtube and you are going to find a lot of videos lo learn a lot of things. And the extended platform states very clearly, when you need to use each one of the different parts of it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product, great price. These wreath forms are awesome for the price! I bought a bunch of these for around $3 apiece through the add-on program here, and they cost at least twice as much in the craft stores. The quality of the metal is exactly the same as those from craft stores, too. The measurements listed online are perfectly accurate. To me, 18 inches is the perfect size for a door. I also ordered some in 12 inch, and while they look fine they are slightly small for my preference (not to mention they cost more!). These wreath forms are not completely flat: the outermost ring and innermost ring lay flat on a table and the rings between them in the middle are slightly higher. I've made many rag-wreaths as gifts (and for myself!) for every season. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Please See Uploaded Photo Of Product Packaging. I ordered this glue in September of 2014 because my mom heard it was the best glue and requested I find her some. For under $3, I didn't read a lot of reviews like I normally would....
Please see the photo I uploaded which shows the back of the packaging (not pictured in product pictures).
I was excited to use this for craft projects and my mom was hoping to use it in lieu of super glue. After reading the back warnings... May cause kidney damage, etc... Of course a bit concerned, then seeing it is not even recommended for 'paper products'... (Highlighted in photo.) How is this craft glue?
In any case, the few times I've used it, it's smell makes me feel like I should be wearing a gas mask! It's really terrible!! Of course I haven't used it around children but I've felt guilty whenever I've used it- it works well enough but if it's toxic to my mom's or my health... It's garbage! Finally ordering a safer replacement and will take heed to reviews before wasting any more money.
Hope this helps someone! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
works great, fun color, soft fabric. I've tried most of the Crafter's Comfort Gloves. The fabric is wonderfully soft, the gloves are easy to put on. Best of all, they feel good on, and really help my tired, cold hands and wrists. Even though I'm a person that likes more muted colors, I was really tired of the ugly wrist supports in Black, Blue or Flesh Tones (that weren't fooling anyone). Regarding dirt: anything you use with your hands is going to get very dirty. They'll need to be washed regularly. Someone who needs to wear these everyday might want to consider having 3-4 pairs so that they get worn for a day and then tossed into the laundry, just like other clothes items we wear daily. I think it would be fun if the company would come up with different colors and patterns to appeal to different personalities. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best wooden letters yet. The letters came within two days due to Amazon Prime and I've got to say, I was very impressed. The letters are sturdy and strong. The wood they're made of has a nice finish to it and can easily be painted over to give the letters your own personal flair!
During shipping, however, my order was messed up and I received two betas instead of a pi, beta, and a phi. I emailed the creator, and not only was he quick to respond, he was super nice about it. The rest of my order will come in late due to the high demand of these remarkable letters, but I'm glad the customer service was quick, easy, and kind.
So long story short, I definitely recommend getting these letters for yourself, your big, your little, basically anyone in your life that has gone Greek. It makes an amazing gift and the owner is more than happy to work with your needs. Bravo. Would definitely purchase again in the future! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice product and value for the price. I got my Washi Tape today and I am happy with the product. Like other reviewers for this product the tape rolls are smaller than I expected but still a decent amount on each roll, and the tape is slim which was what I was looking for. I got a bonus roll of a black heart lace tape which was a happy surprise. Considering that I only paid under $4 for the product and that it came all the way over from China in a just few weeks to Nevada, this is a pretty good for the money spent. The only negative thing I could say about the product is that like other reviewers commented, the colors are not an exact match for the picture. But some of the colors are there as well as some other interesting colors. A note to the seller, it might help raise your ratings a bit if you included a note in the product description that your colors may vary from the picture. So overall I am fairly happy with the product and I am giving this a 4 star rating. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Lama Li is an Exquisite Papier. The Lama Li Cloud Paper is very superb as far as handcraftd papier goes...not only the black, but the auberjiene paper is exquisite....then the Lama Li has a very wonderful quality as far as the lights ability to shine thru it....even the black has a bit of light that comes thru...these pieces are great for the backdrop of smaller installations, as well as used as applique for aany type of wallpaper type needs....highly reccomend this, the quality is superb...I had them in my shop and they have all been snapped up...I have the black ones for me personally, and the thickness of the paper is perfect...not really thin and flimsy and then again not really solid like a carton papier... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
BEWARE: Does not have standard U.S. plug; Uses European plug. BEWARE: This glue gun does not have the standard U.S. plug. It has a European 2 prong plug.
I was really excited to try out this professional grade hot glue gun. I currently own a smaller craft glue gun. After opening up the package, I realized that I have never seen the plug type before. After some research, I found out it is a European 2 prong plug. It's a nice idea that the seller is trying to bring a new product to the U.S. but this is a big oversight. Unfortunately, I now have to find an adapter in order to be able to use it. Why wasn't this stated in the listing?
***UPDATE***
I purchased an adapter and was finally able to use this glue gun. It heats up pretty quickly and has an indicator light to let you know that it's on. While using it, I noticed that the glue doesn't get very hot even though it is a 60 watt gun. I am able to touch it a few seconds after dispensing it without it burning me. It's about as hot as my low temperature 15 watt craft gun. Additionally, the glue that came with it dries very fast so you have to work fairly quickly. The bond after drying, however, was strong.
The trigger on this glue gun is large which allows you to squeeze very slowly to control the output, however, it is very difficult to get a small amount of glue out. This is definitely for bigger projects and not for small crafts. Overall the build quality is good, but I will probably stick to my craft glue gun for most projects and only use this for larger projects.
Disclaimer: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. If you found this review helpful, please mark it below so others may find it as well. Thank you. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Warm work. This is basic moldable plastic. It melts into a moldable material when it is hot, but it shouldnt burn your hands if you keep the temperatures to the instructions range. Dont have the water boiling, the material won't hold a shape and it will burn your hands. It is easy to mold into rough small shapes. It is a lot harder to get precise edges or identifiable small shapes though - to make something that looks good will require rough molding of the hot plastic, followed by whittling it to shape. Or you could use a mold, your choice.
The 8 oz bag is good for a few small pieces or one medium sized (tennis ball range); if you want to make something bigger get a larger bag. This is a fun product for a small project or rough prototype work, but the final products aren't going to be super durable in my experience.
The product was provided to me at a discount in exchange for a review. The review is my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
smooth, pearly, mixes well with colors, but sheer by itself. nice light creamy consistency when activated with water, pearly sheen. mixes well with other colors to give them a pastel pearlescent tint.
by itself this white is fairly sheer as a base coat, even with 2-3 coats. details and lines are also sheer. it does cover smoothly with little or no streaking.
would be good for full faces or masks on young children, they would still look like themselves because their skin tone would show through, and they would not be freaked out by opaque white covering their faces.
recommend mixing with an opaque white if you want opaque coverage with a pearly sheen. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Color It is useless for Auto Fabrics. I do not understand why someone whould give this product a 5 star rating without actually using it. You must have a lot of time on your hand. I purchased Color It from Amazon's vendor for $19 including shipping. I had a discoloring in my Nissan's seat fabric. I used it on the fabric to find out that it is not even close to what they show on the carton. The matching the color may be possible, however the gloss is not even close. The new color is very shiny and stick out like a sore thumb. This may work for vinly - but not for fabrics. Also, the carton says you can go on the company website to see a live video, and there is no video. The website looks like it was made in the early 90s. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
HOLDS TIGHT FOR BEAUTIFUL ARRANGEMENTS. This floral tape comes in two color options: green and white. It measures 1/2 inch wide and comes in 60 yard rolls. They are perfect for arranging real or artificial flowers for beautiful centerpieces or decorative displays. I like to purchase artificial flowers and arrange them in a beautiful seasonal floral display to keep on hand for special occasions or to give as gifts. I do a lot of 'up-cycling' and this green tape really comes in handy for that purposes. I have had great success using this tape and having it hold securely, so I would highly recommend it for use in unlimited possibilities.
**I received this product at no charge in exchange for my honest review** | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A place for everything you have to express that can only be expressed using construction paper. I recommend this product as a tool for self expression. There comes a time in ones life when one may have thoughts and feelings to express that can only be expressed in construction paper. The first time I used construction paper was in a military mental hospital, I've attached a photo of the result. I like construction paper because it isn't really like simple drawing paper, it has more structure and lends itself well to uses that are a little bit more like sculpture than just strictly as a drawing medium. It doesn't have to be flat. You can cut it in creative ways, and you don't have to cut it with scissors, you can also tear it in creative ways. You can layer it. Most paper isn't really the star, drawing paper isn't the star of the show, it's the ink that's the star but with construction paper it's the paper that's the star of the show. You can cut it and tear it and glue it and use it in conjunction with (my favorite but you can use crayons instead) oil pastels or those really messy Crayola things, the slick stix? Yeah, uh, in conclusion, buy construction paper and use it to express things. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So Helpful in Keeping Organized. I have the little plastic keeper that these pages go in and it really works out nicely. Adding a few extra pages just made it more convenient. I also have the larger pages for dies too big to fit on these pages, but I prefer this size as they turn without breaking the magnetic connection between the page and the die. (If the page bends, the dies may come off.) I do not use my stamps on the other side of the page because they just cause too much bulk and don't stick that great anyway. Using just the dies is good enough for me and I will be adding more pages in the future, I'm sure as I just can't seem to get hold of this stamping addiction! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This was a fun craft project kit that made my 9-year-old daughter thrilled. This was a fun craft project kit that made my 9-year-old daughter thrilled. She loves everything pink and frilly, and this package fit the bill. It is sold as a baby shower game kit, which it would work well for, but we got it to make headbands and other craft projects with my 9 year-old for my 3-yo granddaughter and herself. Lots of ribbons and bows, with plenty of elastic to put it on to make headbands. Some of the flowers require cutting apart and trimming, but not a big deal at all. All you need is a glue gun and a pair of scissors paired with your imagination and you will have hours of crafting fun!
I received this craft kit free of charge in exchange for my honest review. I found it to be great! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
2) It looked like it was designed & built well. Bought this punch for the following reasons: 1) It claimed to be of professional quality. 2) It looked like it was designed & built well. 3) It had a lot of high customer reviews. However, I was VERY DISAPOINTED with this punch the first time that it was used. The handles are better designed that cheap punches, but the punches appear to have been made with very poor quality steel. They dulled after only punching a few holes in a leather belt (5/32" thick). This punch also lacks the proper leverage needed to punch clean holes in leather. I would have been better off buying a good quality punch set that are used with a hammer. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Superb. A little foamy, a little thin/runny, but it works SO good! I'd recommend using an applicator of sorts (popsicle stick etc) to spread around so you don't have as much run off. A little goes a long way!
I am gluing wood to metal - I tried this (Elmer's Glue-All Max), Elmer's Wood Glue Max, 3M/Scotch Super 77 spray and E6000.
The E6000 did not hold very well at all. All the rest, I am unable to pry off. Ultimately I think the Super 77 spray is the easiest to use and leaves zero foam, did not seem to absorb into the wood. The Elmer's glues and the E6000 definitely seemed to absorb into the wood (which, when using soft woods, can be a negative), and the foaming / run off was a little annoying - but again, I might have used a little too much glue for my tests. As mentioned, a little goes a long way!
The cap is a simple pull off cap which just works. Much easier to work with than the E6000 tubes.
I can't fault this glue for not working "perfectly" for my application - the bond is truly amazing, and that's why you buy glue. I will always keep a bottle of Elmer's Wood Glue Max & Glue-All Max around. It's really hard to find the Glue-All Max in stores...if at all, however. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Do Not Bother Buying This Spray. I was trying to save some money and not use my expensive Hobbs Fusible batting for a medium size wall quilt. I bought this and thank goodness only sprayed it lightly on the batting. I had no trouble with spraying it like other reviews, but when I tried to machine quilt it, I can't get more then 5 inches without it busting the thread. Then it gums up the needle, and I have to stop and clean that too. This quilt was for sale, but with all the stops and starts, I can't sell it now. When you work hard on something and have to rely on a product to do it's job, and it ruins your whole project, and you're stuck having to trash the quilt, or finish it at a lower quality then you find acceptable, it is extremely upsetting.
Don't bother purchasing this spray, it is horrible. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worst Scissors. Will not cut. I have these scissors in the yellow and black colors. The yellow scissors are wonderful. My friends loved them so much I bought her a pair as a gift. I bought the newer version, newer packaging in the grey stripes. She seemed excited to get the gift, but still kept borrowing mine so I asked her about her pair. She was embarrassed to tell me her scissors would not cut anything! Would not cut the simplest piece of fabric. I tried it myself, and she was right. They will gnaw and mangle, but not cut.
I am so disappointed to have purchased these as a gift, only to find out they are useless.
Because I saved them to give as a gift, I had them past the Amazon return window, so we're stuck with them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Initial High Quality Degrades Quickly. I've been using these scissors a lot for the last 5 months to cut magazine paper for collaging. What began as a very sharp, non-stick, comfortable pair of scissors gradually but surely deteriorated until today they broke. Yup, they broke and are irreparable. First I noticed the blades not being as sharp, then I noticed certain areas of the blades not slicing smoothly against one another. Over time, both these issues made cutting fine/thin, slippery magazine paper increasingly frustrating and coarse. At the same time, the center pivot screw seemed to be loosening, something I've never experienced in anything but well-used plastic children's safety shears in the past, so I tightened the screw and that helped for awhile. But the screw kept on loosening with use. I tightened it again today and without using my full strength, was able to improve the cut a little bit by doing this. Then the scissors broke in my hand as I was using them. They were comfy and initially impressive, as advertised, when they were out of the packaging, but they did not stand up for frequent easy use. Therefore, I cannot recommend them to anyone expecting to get much use out of them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
13/16 McGill Circle Punch Too Hard to Use. I ordered the McGill circle punch, which is an item (circle size) that is VERY hard to find! Although it was affordable, arrived in seemingly perfect condition, and was delivered on time, the item is extremely difficult to use. It's almost impossible to push the punch! In fact, I literally have to place it on the floor and step on it with my foot, and it doesn't even matter what thickness of paper I'm trying to cut. The lever itself does not move smoothly, and catches about 80% of the time causing me to have to wiggle it to realign itself properly.
I would not recommend this product to anyone as it's basically worthless. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works great. This cutter gives a nice smooth cut if done properly and its pretty straight forward. I found after some trial and error that turning the bottle around the cutter approx. 15-20 times seemed to have better results than just one or two turns as suggested by others. I cut until I see a nice, solid white line in the bottle and then dip in hot water (Not boiling) for approx 1 minute and then cold for approx 1 minute and repeat the dipping until it pops apart. It usually only takes 1 or 2 dips in each hot and cold to cause the bottle to separate. I did approx 25 bottle in 2 hours and had 4-5 that cracked poorly but the rest had very clean edges. I recommend this if you are thinking of making candles, glasses, etc. Very handy | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great creative time consuming fun. Possibilities are endless. Hundreds of online youtube tutorials. Bought a book with it that demonstrates a few patterns as well. The kit itself comes with no help for patterns other than the basic bracelet. My girls and I have spent hours with this thing! My daughter enjoys giving them as gifts. One tip...the hexa fish pattern is very time consuming. Took me 2 1/2 hours to make it!!! Do it on 3 or 4 pegs instead...much faster and similar effect. Some favorite patterns have been the 3 ring, starburst, fishtail (that one is so easy you can do it on your fingers and prettier and easier than the basic), dragon's scale, zipper, others. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good quality, but weird designs. I received this product very quickly. The packaging was sturdy: well-made and simple. The paper itself is a good quality, and holds a crease very well. The colors, however, are a disappointment. To begin with, the paper is extremely matte: no shine or metallic outlines (which is fine if that is what you are looking for, but I was not). In the picture, I got the impression that most of these were more like traditional designs. Less than 1/3 of them were. Most were these odd, nearly ugly patterns of faces, or garishly-colored paisley, or strange new-age stuff. I threw over half the papers away. If you are looking for different, unique paper that makes a statement, this will be fine, but if you are looking for more traditional Japanese patterns, do not buy this product. Perhaps a shot of more of the paper patterns as a second view would be appropriate, then buyers would know what they were getting beforehand. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for altering sewing patterns. I needed some tracing paper for sewing pattern alterations because my daughter is tall and slim for her age, and I'm so short. This paper worked PERFECTLY for this! I was impressed with how well it handled; thick enough that it doesn't rip easily, but thin enough to see through to trace lines and other pattern markings. The only thing I was disappointed with was that when I tried to use a gel pen on it, because the paper is slightly waxed or finished with something waxy, it resisted the ink and smudged. I ended up just using pencil, and it worked fine. I will definitely buy more when I run out, but that might be awhile because there is plenty of paper on this roll. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
You want this kit? YOU CANT HANDLE THIS KIT. Yo, VIP, let's kick it!
All right stop, marinate and listen
To this review about a brand new invention
Something other sauces take lightly
Is make it how you want it, more heat more spicy
You don't need to stop? Its your show
Add in more spice, and youll know
To the extreme youll light up food like a candle
Order this kit and make some sauce friends cant handle.
If hot sauce was your problem, yo, I'll solve it
Check out this kit while your wings are defrosting
Sauce Sauce Baby, too hot too hot
Sauce Sauce Baby, too hot too hot
Now that your taste buds are jumping
With this sauce mixed in, you're party guests fists be pumpin
Make it to the point, where the heats not fakin
Put it on your eggs at breakfast with bacon
Burning up, over easy or scrambled
Put in more powder for a delicious gamble
And try that with a soup or some jumbo
Or even on a roll: you can have this sauce solo!!!!!!!!!
Ratin' this kit a 5.0
At under $40 buck you just can't say no
The curly fries on standby, ready just to get hot
Will I stop? No, its on tater tots!
Franks sauce is hot, but too sweet
A-1 steak sauce THERES NOT ENOUGH HEAT
Theyre jealous 'cause I'm out mixin mine
This kit lets you gauge every flavor all the time
If there was a problem, yo, I'll solve it
Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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