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I AM NOW IN LOVE WITH WASHI TAPE. I AM NOW IN LOVE WITH WASHI TAPE! I was new to the whole washi tape trend. I love love love it!! I use it to decorate everything, and I really mean EVERYTHING! I put a border around my computer, i use it to decorate my desk at work, i use it to identify my keys, to close envelopes and so much more! The options are seriously endless. It comes off super easy without any residue or marks. I can also reuse the tape again and again! I love the colors of this set. The blacks are super cool and interesting. I would say that some of the blacks are more of a super dark purple as opposed to a very dark black. But it wasn't a huge issue for me. I cannot say enough good things about AllyDrew's washi tape. I really want to buy every single color set!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Just an average curious beginning Artist in the making. Very satisfied with this product. It is my first Wood Burning Kit and I've fallen in love with it. I just got and already have completed a project with it; burned an Anime picture of Chitoge and Raku. My only complaint is to my own failure of not being able to quite figure out how to trace lol so i end up having to physically draw the picture out before burning, but that's cool I happen to like it that way though it'd be nice to learn that at some point (not in much of a hurry there). The handling of it is great I'd suspected at first it would take me some time to get use to, but i think i'm getting the hang of learning to make the burnt drawn edging to look like a smooth consistent line. For anyone planning to purchase this I hope this product satisfies you guys just as much as its satisfied me. Good luck with your projects guys :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Scissor LUV. Everything you want in a pair of scissors---sharp, precise cutting, and best of all, comfortable to use.
I own many scissors of all brands and types, because I'm always looking for the perfect one. I find myself digging around for these first in my notions box because they are now my favorites. I like them so much that I even bought a second pair so they would be more handy when I need them!
These scissors have a great precision cut for cutting fabric appliqu shapes. They have good balance and are comfortable to use for more time than other small scissors I have tried. The big handles are the best! Why do scissors with small, short blades for precision cutting always come with tiny, cramped little handles?! Ouch! These are definitely a great solution to the hand-cramping problem! :)
I have nothing bad to say about these scissors---they are great to use! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great variety of colors and designs to coordinate with my paper collection for great looking mini albums. I love Washi tapes and Allydrew puts together nice combinations of colors and designs that blend well with my mini album projects. Most in the set blend with the papers I use in the mini albums and the price is right. They are somewhat shear, but not so much that it is like clear tape. It covers just enough to blend 2 different papers together at a meeting point, or to use to add extra support to my pocket pages or to line the edges of the papers together. If you don't get it placed exactly right the first time you can lift it off the paper without damage to the designer paper or the tape and allow you to reposition the tape and it will stick.
I received this product at a discount for my honest review and based on the Amazon selling price I found this product to be a great value and would go here first for future purchases to match my mini album plan. This opportunity to shop a large variety of tapes and get a group of coordinating styles and colors for a good price as a pack is so much better than running to stores, shopping around and hoping you have a coupon to get the best possible price. This came to my door fast and is a great product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for Backpacking. I was looking for a pair of lightweight, compact scissors for backpacking and I could not be more thrilled when I got my hands on these. These scissors are awesome. (I also tried the Slip-N-Snip Needlepoint scissors and while they are a good pair of scissors, the Fiskars are the superior product.)
Pros:
- They are light! Just over 0.6 oz./16 g. (I weighed them on my digital scale)
- They cut like full size scissors (even better actually). The entire length of the cutting blade works - which is impressive. Strong and sharp. Cut through Moleskin, cardboard, line, you name it. Like a hot knife through butter.
- Compact. Very small when folded, but surprisingly big when unfolded (a very good thing!).
Cons:
- If you lack common sense, you could cut yourself folding these back up... But you, dear review reader, do not lack common sense. You will fold the scissors ONE SIDE AT A TIME and they will easily close and your fingers will be safe and cut-free. (Do not listen to these other reviews - the scissors are stiff... i.e. well made... but they are not difficult to close in the slightest.
TLDR; Buy these amazing scissors. Use common sense when closing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Only problem is with the glue-type binding. This is the Grandluxe Etcetra Sketchbook. It's a hardcover with 80 pages of 180gsm watercolour paper. The cover is clothbound and comes in various colours: blue, green, black, pink. It also comes with an elastic band closure.
It has only landscape orientation and comes in sizes 5.8 x 8.3 inches (about A5), and a smaller size of 4.1 by 5.8 inches.
This was the sketchbook I brought to Cambodia for an intensive sketching trip.
The thing about clothbound sketchbooks is they can get dirty easily. Mine's already quite dirty because I had to put it on the ground sometimes. The clothbound does feel nice to the touch though. But I would prefer non-clothbound sketchbooks in the future.
The actual binding of the sketchbook actually does not attach to the hardcover spine.
This sketchbook uses the glue-type binding. The pages are meant to be torn off. As such, it should not be used as an archival sketchbook.
I had mistook this for a durable sketchbook and brought it on the trip. Bad mistake. So now for me, the inner cover actually came off from the glued spine. That's exactly what happened to mine, so I guess I'll have to glue it back again.
The pages can open flat and that's great if you like drawing across the gutter for a double page spread.
The paper is 180GSM so it's good enough for watercolour. It absorbs water well and the watercolours looks good.
There's some wrapping when too much water is applied but it's not a big issue. I would not have too many glazes because of the thickness of the paper.
Ink on paper might feather depending on the usage. If you leave your pen tip on the surface for too long, the paper will absorb the ink and feather. If you use brush pen for inking, or apply a larger amount of ink other than drawing lines, then it's going to feather also. So the techniques to prevent feathering with this sketchbook is to always keep your pen moving, and not to use pens that deposit a lot ink -- fountains pens are fine but not those that have bigger tips.
This sketchbook is good for casual or watercolour practice. If you need the sketchbook to be archival, you need the pages to be stitch bind. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wonderful drawing pad. I received this as a gift at Christmas and I absolutely LOVE it. I wasn't sure if I'd find another one.
Despite the other reviews (the one and two star reviews) I'm not having any issues with the binding. And since it's a dual spiral notebook their reviews don't make much sense.
But back to this particular note book. I love the feel of it. Overall, it has a nice solid feel. Both covers are firm plastic, giving you a somewhat solid drawing surface if you find yourself without a table.
The paper is stark white, fairly smooth, actually a nice "cottony" feel, but with enough tooth to hold onto graphite, color pencil, and soft pastel fairly well. I also used it for drawing in micron pen, gel pens, and tried some Sharpies. The micron and gel pens didn't bleed through or feather out. The Sharpie, however, bled through. I tried a light water wash but the paper buckled, as expected, since this is only drawing paper and not watercolor, but it's always fun to check .
This paper is thicker than the standard Strathmore drawing paper, being 75lb. The bonus with that is that the paper is better suited to stay in the spiral than the Strathmore. I have a Strathmore and find that with the 60lb weight I feel like the papers are ready to fall out at any time, rather thin feeling.
Overall, I'd be happy to order this when I'm finished with my current one. I'd also recommend as a great drawing pad. Keeping in mind that the paper is stark white and that's what you want. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I wasn't expecting much, but I actually got great quality. From the mixed reviews, I knew that it was a gamble ordering this. And I mostly just wanted to practice making things with it so I decided that quality wasn't priority.
But it arrived very fast and when I opened it up, it was a yellow brick with beeswax stamped right on it. It actually looked nicer than in the photo!
Unfortunately, my allergies had been acting up so I couldn't smell it but my family said it smelled nice. I figured it would still smell kind of unnatural or something, but when my allergies cleared up, it smells great! Raw and fresh and perfect for all of the products that I'm making with it. I already ordered another brick from the same fantastic seller, and I'm eager to work with it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Horrible smell. This product was shipped quickly. However, as soon as I slit open the mailing envelope the smell was overwhelming! I thought it was the envelope itself. I took out the plastic bag which was ziplocked and taped down and opened it up. Unfortunately, the smell was coming from the product itself. How disappointing to buy an organic product that simply reeks of plastic and/or chemicals. Going back......... I bought this to add to my own personal care products I make with all organic ingrediants and just don't think I can possibly do anything with these smelly beeswax pastilles. (package isn't labeled "organic" wonder if it really is....) I did purchase this product based on reviews ..... those products must be different than what I have received. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect, But Work Them Off Slow and Even. I have recently started making cords and then sewing them into trivets, chair pads, and other things. This allows me to take my smallest long loom and turn it into a cord maker! The other corkers I have found have either 4, 5, or 8 pegs. This allows me to be more flexible, and with bulky and extra bulky yarns, it works great.
The trick to getting them off without breaking them is to go slowly, and apply even pressure on the outsides where they clip onto the outside of the looms. No problems!
I do tons of loom knitting and the Knifty Knitter line of products is the only one I still own and use. Don't buy the imitators- they aren't worth the bother. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
And if you are casting small items like me (miniature scale) the cure time is greatly shortened. My first time using a casting silicone and it worked as described. I do wish there where tips and tricks included in the box for people that are casting small items. I found my small lightweight items 'floated' around as the rubber cured so the mold area was a bit crooked and off center. The fumes stink so use in a ventilated area. And if you are casting small items like me (miniature scale) the cure time is greatly shortened. I mixed two ounces at a time and they had cured within 5-6 hours if not less. I actually forgot about them for a bit.
Tip: I cast the item again and this time I used a bit of Plasticine to hold it down in the container. Worked, it leaned a little but it didn't float up and around. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sargent-Art-Plastilina-Modeling-Clay-2-Pound-White/dp/B00FR7TQOM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Sargent Art Plastilina Modeling Clay, 2-Pound, White</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Agree with the review that this paper is great for paper marbling and holds up surprisingly well when . Agree with the review that this paper is great for paper marbling and holds up surprisingly well when wet. I love the porous nature of the paper which takes paints and inks very well even without prep with alum. One thing that could be good or bad is that it takes paint and ink so well that using both sides for separate images would be impossible as the pigments soak entirely though the paper. This can be convenient for paper marbling purposes where I might actually want the marbling to show through on both sides of the page (like for end pages in book binding). I wish the paper came in larger sizes! I can't speak to how well the paper would work for other purposes but for paper marbling it works well for me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
great. This is a nice sized bouquet holder with a lovely crystal handle. This particular item with "artesia foam" can be wet and will hold fresh flowers. Its important to know the difference because this item also comes with "dry" foam for artificial flowers. I ordered this one, and indeed I did wet it and it did perform as expected. It did not drip. You may want to reconsider throwing this as your bouquet, as the flowers and the handle and the soaked foam can carry a bit of weight and could hurt someone if you threw it at their head. :) I bought these to be inserts for the eiffel tower glass vases. The handle is slightly larger than the opening of the 24 inch vase, but it does sit well halfway in. However, again as I said, wet with flowers its pretty heavy, so I really worried the vases would topple if pushed. You may consider stabilizing the vases by gluing them on the bottom to mirrors or by adding another ring of flowers on the bottom or filling the vases with stones. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Buy superglue save . Yet to find a substance that it will bond together. Can you bond fabric? No! Can you bond together a broken item made of plastic? No! Can you apply a layer of plastic over the "panic" button on your car keys so you don't have to appologize to your neighbor for waking him when you tried to get your ciggarett lighter out of your pocket? Nope! And the list goes on. At first glance the idea is genius, apply the same basic technology used to fill both holes in teeth (fillings) and holes in cars (bondo), pivot to using this idea of a liquid (non newtonian) that becomes a solid in the presents of UV light as a bonding agent. The problem is it does not work as well as the super glue you can buy 5 tubes of (the gel or liquid) at the local dollar store. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product! Looks beautiful on sweets. I have been looking at this stuff for quite some time and have finally said I'm getting it. It's a little pricey but a little goes a long way, especially if you are not covering a whole cake with it. I do smaller treats like cookies and truffles and I can imagine I will have a good year of use out of it. It has a lot of static, so you'll want to be very careful in handling it. DON'T touch any part of the gold unless you are touching it with tweezers to grab a piece off to use. Try not to fold the gold into itself and you can use parchment paper to help with holding it down on it's paper if needed. I'm sure there are youtube vids of how to use it. Anyways, expensive but beautiful. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Exactly what I needed. So I had to recently replace my wife's screen on her brand new LG G2. After watching a couple videos I realized I needed a few extra items. The adhesive tape was needed to secure the screen to the phone.
When I bought this I wasn't sure if it was going to be the right thing i needed. Let me settle your worries now, this is EXACTLY what I needed and probably what you need as well. The tweezers were also a nice bonus, as they do help with connectors and placing the tape. I do recommend having something pointy, like a scribe or "pick and hook set" to help get the back off the tape (which also helped with connectors on the phone). If you have any questions just let me know.
Good Luck with your phone troubles! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not just for Christmas! Comes with everything you could possibly need. This is a really cool wax stamp seal kit! It comes with everything that you could possibly need except for of course the envelopes or paper that you are going to wax seal, and it works perfectly. The striking on the stamp seal is perfect, the indentation is fantastic and the Santa definitely stands out, whether you are doing a light wax seal for a multicolored wax seal!
You have the option to light the wax stick and drop it onto the paper, or you can use the spoon that comes with a kid, it all depends on how much patience you have. But I am in love with wax seals, so this one is absolutely perfect. This isn't just for Christmas, even though the wax stamp is a Santa Claus, you can use this for any occasion just with a different stamp. The ads class to any letter or envelope, it's absolutely beautiful.
I would definitely recommend this! I am in love with it!
Promotional or discounted product provided to review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Bright and colorful. I can't say enough good things about this gaily colored paper! I am using it unconventionally as wall covering, and I am so happy with the results I got once I had it securely on the walls, I couldn't stop smiling! I alternated each color and pattern which made a scrap quilt-style pattern on my walls. It's sturdy enough to stand up to the wet glue I used, and the patterns and colors are remarkable, and so cheerful they make me smile just looking at them! I'm sure they would be just great for scrap booking, and I wouldn't hesitate to use them for that if that was a chosen endeavor of my own. A terrific paper for such a terrific price! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
You must place each nail manually into the tube while our other ones allowed us to easily pick up each nail with the tool itself by . I teach high school woodshop and bought a couple of these to replace ones we have that have finally broken over the years. The tools just arrived yesterday and I gave them a quick try. I could not tell from the picture of the tool on-line, but these are of much poorer quality than the ones we have been using. You must place each nail manually into the tube while our other ones allowed us to easily pick up each nail with the tool itself by simply sliding the tool forward a little. The tool did not drive the finish nails very far into the wood at all while our other ones easily drove nails all the way or nearly all the way with a moderate blow from our hands or a wooden mallet. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
NO MORE BUMPS, BUBBLES AND BATTLES WITH TAPE. I've just begun scrapbooking, and I was looking for an easy way to attach items and photos to the decorative pages. I saw so many positive reviews, I decided to try this product. I actually thought is was tape, but it goes on more like a firm, almost fluid-like glue might. It rolls on smoothly and no more fight with stuck together tape, bulges or air bubbles. It sticks so firmly, just be sure you place your pieces exactly where you want them to STAY. It is so easy to use, so precise, and gives such a strong hold, that my first ever try made me a avid fan! I just love this stuff!!! Thanks, Amazon, for another stellar product!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful roses and love the brick pattern but. I may be doing something wrong. I've been using embossing folders for quite some time but not this brand w/my Big Shot. The roses came out beautifully but when I tried using the bricks (on 2 different papers) it caused the paper to peel apart (front to back?). At first I thought it was just pushing harder on one area, like the mold was uneven, but then I realized it was more than one "brick". Do to health issues, I have not contacted the seller to check into the problem nor have I wasted more than 2 types of paper on it. I felt that a 4 star rating was reasonable because I don't believe it should be doing it at all, even without any inquiries about it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Will Buy Again! :D. I had a hard time finding products that weren't oil based (I have oily skin) and that were safe for faces, but I stumbled onto this: looked good to start with as I hadn't done this before, and the price wasn't high. It worked perfectly for a David Bowie tribute I had been wanting to do: nice vibrant colors, even the white worked well for a run at, "The Crow". It does rub off, which makes it good if you mess up, but crappy if you touch it by mistake. I would suggest not touching your face; may be use a powder of some kind for the base to help it, 'stick' to your skin and stay on (I ended up using NYC Clear Powder). Mine lasted all day without touch ups needed. I'm still experimenting with it, but so far I like it. It was really easy to remove: you can use soap and water, but I also took the added step of using a wet wipe. I thought the red would stain my skin, but it didn't, which was nice, too! I think it's a nice little set to start with if you've never used stuff like this. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wonderful washi tape. Really wonderful tape - it's the higher-quality Japanese kind for sure, and I've even had one or two of these patterns before purchased individually elsewhere for a much higher price. I love the slightly translucent quality of the tape, and the printing is quite vibrant and beautiful. This set is kind of an interesting assortment, but I love the patterns! The adhesive seems to be quite strong. Very impressed.
Disclosure: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. I am picky about product quality, claims and efficacy - receiving a discounted or complimentary item does not affect the outcome of my review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Professional-Grade adhesive, strong and effective. If you're a hobbyist like me or just need something fixed around the house, then this is the glue for you! It is very strong and durable and easy to use. This glue is great for all types of woods and plastics, however it also worked with some metals for me. Whether its assembly or repair, the Cement Glue will handle the job properly and the bond doesnt wear or weaken over time. The applicator makes it easy to apply and it dries very fast! Ive had a sturdy bond within 20 minutes of application, fast results! The pack comes with 2 Cement Glue testors and for the quality, strength and price, cant be beat!
Overall I am very happy with this Glue, it gets used a lot with my models and my home construction projects and I am very satisfied with the results. 5 Stars | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Quick Clot. Currently the active ingredient in, what is now the 3rd generation, quick clot bandages. This worked. Dumped it on a gash/wound. Stopped the bleeding quickly. I do understand that it can be difficult to clean out, but I feel like a doctor, nurse, or surgeon removing the clotted area under controlled circumstances, is probably more preferable to anyone, than massive loss of blood causing irreparable harm, amputation, or death, for most people anyway.
I have a bag in my trunk, with all other supplies, and a bag in my house. I carry EDC tools, and I think I could fill a waterproof carry tube with some for quick use if I ever came across a decent gash or slice.
I want more of this stuff. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful/elegant designs. I'm a huge fan of Heartfelt Creations paper products. :) Things to know...these are paper pads, not individual sheets, so you have to tear off the pages you'd like to use from the binding. This can occasionally cause a little bit of torn paper from the adhesive where it's attached or (rarely) 2 pages will have a tiny portion where they're stuck to one another. The pages are medium weight and smooth. Richly colored and easy to work with. Great for fussy cutting. I love the variety of color combos they offer with their many collections. Each paper pad has 24 sheets (double sided sheets with 2 of each page design in the pad). The only thing I feel would make them better is if the pages had extra length to them to accommodate having a cut off portion where the pad is adhered together so there would never be loss of design due to the glue. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best customer service. I came back to this and redid the review based on how their customer service is awesome.
My review about these talked about how I used them on oak. They got destroyed. Anyways these are meant for ""softwoods""
Also these are meant for small, precision jobs. This is for the fine carving at the end of an entire job on softwood only.
You won't be able to hack away at a project, or use these on a lath. You shouldnt use small tools like this on a lath to begin with. This isn't a bad set. Just not meant for hardwood. Someone who makes doll houses out pine or jewelry boxes would enjoy these.
They come "very sharp" with reusable safety caps on them. Also the plastic sleeve isn't bad. Nothing fancy but definitely good for the price.
That being said they contacted me. Right, I didn't even have to seek them out and hunt them down. They fixed the whole situation and explained to me what happened. Awesome company. It's rare to find a company like that. 5 stars Bravo zulu. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Maybe I am just not doing something right. I have used this product a handful of times now so I feel comfortable enough with it to write a proper review. There are defiantly pros and cons with this mold. Pro is it is a decent quality and a very decent price. The mold itself is very unique and leaves a great bubbled look. However getting the wax or soap or whatever product you place in here out after it has set up and hardened is very difficult. I usually end up bumping, smudging or destroying parts of the molded product in the process of removing it from the mold. One trick I have learned is to place it over a cup large enough to hold the mold and press down hard on the base to get the molded product to come out a couple of inches. Something like a high ball glass or Collins glass has worked well for me. This trick typically only works with getting the first 3-5 inches to come out. Removing the rest is very hard. I would recommend only filling the mold half way to ensure an easier removal. Curious to see if others out there that have purchased this product have mold removal tricks I might try to use to have a higher success rate. Maybe I am just not doing something right, any suggestions? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Also great for Card Making. Just received the Confetti Wedding Punch today and was excited to use it for A7 (5 x 7) handmade wedding cards. I was concerned that the dove would be too small for the cardfront, but it's just right especially when using one of the hearts between the dovest. So far I have only used it on silver mirror cardstock, with double sided adhesive tape on the back. It cut fair, which is why in gave it only 4 stars. But when I cut it again without the adhesive on the back of the cardstock, it absolutely cut much crisper. I also love the assorted sized hearts and am glad they're in a punch vs. a die. This is a heavy duty product and I'm so glad I ordered this. Also worth mentioning is if you only need to cut out a dove or just a heart, make your cardstock smaller than the size of the punch, so as not to waste any premium cardstock you may be using at the time, as all images will get cut at once.. This is a nice punch and works great. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome Medium. Perfect for Girl Scouts! Our 7-8 yr old girls loved the brilliant colors and following my instructions for the "Little Sculptors" series books, we made bugs out of the clay. The girls got to choose their colors and for one meeting we only had time to make ladybugs but they loved them! I took them home and baked them and gave them to the girls the next meeting. They named their pets and had a great time! We will definitely we making more. I wouldn't recommend with any younger ages, however, because they are fragile after being baked. The antennae came off some even just from me moving them around. Granted, the girls are only budding sculptors, at best! I can see how artists love to work with this and use it to make jewelry and such. YouTube has some great tutorials! Fun to play with! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Tip: Don't use for wrapping paper. So I tried to be nifty and use this for wrapping paper. Unfortunately, it's about 60% opaque white. So, if the box has any writing or graphics on it, you can clearly see through. I had to wrap my presents 2-3 times to make it solid. They turned out pretty well, it just took a longer time than anticipated (the wrapping AND the unwrapping). Good thing there was a lot of paper in this roll. I was able to double and triple wrap 20 gifts, and have plenty left over! For standard butcher paper use, it's good quality overall. As a tip from me to all DIYers, maybe a light brown kraft paper or newspaper would be more advisable for wrapping presents :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
NOT a chevron border punch, but still a great tool. I mistakenly assumed that I could use this punch as a chevron border- meaning, it would punch out the Zig Zag shape but leave behind a chevron border along the paper put through the punch, like other border punches.
Unfortunately, EK Success designed it so that it leaves a straight border along the edge of the paper. I don't know *why* they did that- this took could have been SO versatile if it could be used to cut both individual chevrons *and* a chevron border.
None the less, I LOVE this punch. After getting over the disappointment of not getting a chevron border, I found myself punching Zig Zags out of everything. I'm completely hooked and can see using this punch on a million different projects.
Best part? It cuts like BUTTER. So smooth with barely any pressure, and the paper slides right out. This is the cleanest cutting border punch I have ever had. I highly recommend it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for craft projects, I'm loving it. I used this Mod Podge to make a custom iPhone case for my boyfriend, using a combination of paint and paper. This is a great sealant/glue/magical product. I had heard only good things about it, so I decided to try it myself, and I'm very happy with it!
You can first use it as a glue, by putting it under and on top of whatever you want to affix. Don't get scared when it looks like glue -- it goes on white, but dries absolutely clear.
It's a great sealant as well, and isn't sticky at all once it dries. I was worried about this at first, since I was using it on something that was going to be handled, but so far so good! No sticky residue or finger prints or anything.
I will definitely continue using this product! I can't wait to try more crafts with it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
they can be easily pulled out by a child and could cause a . Soledi 72 Pairs 3mm-8mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes for Needle Felting Bear, Doll, Puppet, Plush Animal
The ad specifically calls these Plastic Safety Eyes.
I did not receive the washer backings to safely attach the eyes.
After 2 e-mail correspondences: the second: they needed me to send pictures of what I received,
I was finally informed that they do not make these with washer backings.
If the eyes are just pressed in, they can be easily pulled out by a child and could cause a choking hazard.
I do not feel that this is safe.
All plastic safety eyes that I have previously purchased, all had backings to secure the eyes in place.
This is a misrepresentation of the product.
I asked if this issue could be rectified.
They did not even offer to allow me to return the items for a refund.
Very dissatisfied. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Ineffective or Dangerous. I really liked that this includes an assortment of colors, and was looking forward to use it. I don't know if I'm just doing something wrong, though, or what, but I can't get it to work. I've tried every kind of lighter I can find, and as a last-ditch effort tried matches, and I can't get it to melt enough for a seal without actually catching the stick on fire.
If the wax stick is on fire, then it melts perfectly, but there are a couple problems. One, it gets all sooty, so the seal is full of black soot flecks. Two (and more importantly), it literally drips little drops of melted wax onto the paper WITH FLAMES STILL ATTACHED. Needless to say, this is not very safe. (Even if you manage to avoid burning the house down or something, who wants to risk burning up the letter you're trying to seal?!)
As far as I can tell, this seems to have a lot of some kind of plastic-y substance in it, which makes it flexible, but it seems to alter the melting point or something. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Useless. This clay is absolute garbage. It will not dry without cracking and crumbling. My "project" was this simple - put some clay around a 6 inch mirror and spray paint it white to make a "lake" for a Christmas display. Four attempts, four lakes that cracked and fell apart. I tried wrapping it in plastic wrap to slow the drying process, I tried flipping it over 2 to 3 times a day, I tried allowing some space for the shrinkage, I tried making the base first and then adding the edges after the base has dried. Nothing worked. I'm sticking with Das - it may be a little tough to work with and a little too fibrous for some but at least it doesn't shrink and crack when it dries. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The clay works great. I love how once baked. The clay works great. I love how once baked, it was a very natural looking opal color. It almost looks like a type of rock when finished. It worked great for my project of making earrings. The only things that I wish were different was that it would be easier to mold. I had to google and found that putting a little vaseline on the part you will use right away helps to make the clay more pliable in your hands. After about an hour of using this brand though, my hands were a little sore. The last thing I wish was different is the smell in your home after baking. After pulling these out of the oven, our oven smelled pretty strongly of the clay (which smells a little like chemicals). I'd still recommend this since there seem to be no other options for colored home baked clay out there. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
and Premo definitely is my favorite. It's strong and flexible when cured. I have recently started a business making polymer clay items, mostly jewelry I tried several brands of polymer clay, and Premo definitely is my favorite. It's strong and flexible when cured, the colors mix well, and the one pound packages are a blessing for someone like me, using large quantities! The green is a bit on the translucent side, and I rarely use it without mixing with other colors, but it is a nice, bright green color. It mixes well with yellow, but not quite as well with blue (a bit muddy). I use it a lot in leaf canes and skinner blends towards yellow or white. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice case, didn't have the wrist strap shown. Nice case, didn't have the wrist strap shown. Plastic type phone holder which I know will break in time. The phone stays put with good access to the ports and stylus. The magnetic closure tab will not stay closed when you put cards and stuff in the side slots. They did not make the closure tab long or the magnet strong enough to accommodate that. I installed black adhesive velcro button and that holds the tab shut. Otherwise a nice case and rich color brown. We shall see how long it holds up.
Have had it a few months now and the phone holder plastic has begun to crack in places. Still using it, but sure it won't last long. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for repairs, wish there were more colors. Great stuff. I had ripped a sizeable hole in my down jacket and temporarily repaired it with some packing tape, which looked terrible and kept peeling off. This stuff has stayed on for a few weeks already with no sign of peeling, and is much more flexible and looks much better. No down leaking out the edges yet and it's survived a washing.
I got the green because I saw the person who posted pictures of their light green sleeping bag repaired with the tape and it seemed to be a good color match. Unfortunately the green is more of a medium moss green or slate green, rather than a light green. I'm still happy with it and because it works so well, but thought others might want to know the color. Wish they had more color choices. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
What a great FDA compliant and safe to use water-based paint product. <div id="video-block-R3I58X9IX8N92E" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/D1wbwMrShjS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71Po%2BXV3pAS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> What a great FDA compliant and safe to use water-based paint product!!! My daughter was excited about getting her face painted, and I was excited to try the product out. I didn't expect the quality of paint to be as good as it was. The various colors (8 colors- blue, yellow, white, black, green, purple, light blue, and red) are vibrant in color. The paint is thick ideal for face and body painting. The paints are stored in a plastic tray and are covered by clear protective film that keeps the paints in tack for packaging and shipping purposes. The brushes (2qty), double-sided foam applicator (1qty), and sponges (2qty) are easy to use and clean after each use. You package also includes 1 gold glitter vial, and 1 silver glitter vial. This kit provides all the tools you need for future face and body painting projects. The sponges are great for full coverage application when creating a skull face or tiger. The two different size brushes are great for creating details for your paint creation.
A bonus, for paint challenge folks like me, is the 8-stencil sheet included in the package. The stencils are sticker like, so they stick on and peel off any skin type easily and without pain. After use you can return the stencil to the sheet for future useyes, it will stick back to the sheet. Tip: Be sure to use less water when using your stencils. I found out the hard way. User error. Lol
Another bonus is the Dear Customer letter included in the package that provides 4-youtube links that gives step-by-step tutorials to complete a butterfly, skull, princess, and tiger face creations.
I plan to use this again and again!!!!! We will try a butterfly next.
*I did receive this product at a discounted rate in exchange of my honest, unbiased opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Make sure to get the right thickness. I bought this roll to cut stencils with my new plotter/cutter. It did not work out. It is too flimsy and thin for what I need. It could be perfect for something else. The .007 material is too thick, the .005 is perfect for what I need. I am not bashing this item at all but to cut stencils I use .005 mylar from this same supplier and use a layer of transfer tape on the bottom and adjust the blade to where it cuts only through the mylar. Then just take the cut stencil and soak it in a shallow pan or tub of warm soapy water for a bit and the transfer tape just falls off, no peeling needed. Certainly high quality material but .002 is too thin for my needs. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Just what I'd wanted. These tags are exactly what I wanted from the nice thickness of them to cut jute strings for each one to the size. I did look at the measurements, but had envisioned them being a little larger than I'd wanted, but then I thought, well, I can still use them. But, in actuality, they are perfect in size. I plan to make all of my own tags for all occasions as I've purchased some gorgeous paper stock from Michael's that I will cut into rectangles to put inside the tag (a little smaller than the tag itself) and then I'll use a variety of methods to add the printed names and whatnot. For some I may add some different ribbons or cords and others I'll use the jute provided. I can go from fancy to rustic as I please. Some fun embellishments could be doilies, stickers, 3D objects such as a colored safety pin, and much more--whatever your creative brain comes up with. They arrived quickly and in their original package. Highly recommend. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Soap mold. We've used this mold repeatedly to craft beautiful handmade soaps. We always coat the mold with a bit of olive oil to help the soap pop out with ease, once it has harden. It is important to fill all four cavities at the time of pouring soap ... if you try to just fill one or two of the designs, and the mold tray will become unbalanced and your soaps will not set evenly. We've tried other tricks, like setting something heavy on one side of the mold, or placing something in an empty cavity, but nothing worked, so we always pour all four cavities, now, and get good results. This mold has very lovely, classic designs. Good experience ordering through Amazon, and vendor sent item to us, in a timely manner. We recommend this product, wholeheartedly! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product. Would like to select size I need. I received the reusable produce bags today and like them very much. I would buy more of these, except: I would like to be able to order the size or sizes I can use the most rather than buy a set of 3 and only find 2 sizes useful. I love the small size - my latest batch of shallots from my farm co-op went into those immediately. Would have liked another that size to put some small new potatoes in from the farm, but used the medium instead - which was much larger than I needed. Didn't use the largest one, not sure when I will. I suggested to the company co-founder who wrote to me that they would find their buyers have differing needs for these - I only cook for one, and I don't buy or use large quantities of fresh vegetables anymore. I might use the largest bag when fresh corn is in season as it lookes like it will hold several ears, and I do buy corn in quantity so I can blanch and freeze it for winter. But if I could order 2 or 3 more small bags I would do so. The mini bag is great for storing the unused bags in but probably would want to keep it for that purpose rather than using it for vegetables too, as it wouldn't hold much. Big families would have more use for the larger size than the smaller ones.
I did hear back from the company that they would definitely consider an option to purchase specific sizes as they further develop this product line. They are very interested in customer feedback and have thanked me for sharing my opinion with them. In the meantime, I will enjoy the ones I have. I like that they are washable! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I Made Lego Gummy Candy Molds. This worked very well for a mold made from Legos for making gummy candies. The King of Random has a pair of lego gummy candy videos (YouTube) that I started with. I changed the mold creation procedure just a bit to conserve molding material. I was able to make molds that covered one and about a half of a second 10" base plate.
The larger picture on the left shows my completed molds. These were made from the full amount of this product.
I changed the retaining wall height to be lower than the King's mold. The first picture on the right shows two sample Lego molds. 1-A is made the height of 2 standard bricks, like the king's mold. 1-B is the height of one and two-thirds bricks. This uses less mold material, so you can make more molds. I have three separate smaller molds only because I did not know how much more material I would have after filling the main 10" base plate mold. I plan a second set, so will know how to set up the second base plate.
1-A in the image shows a sample mold with the border being two full bricks high. 1-B shows my variation, using 1 and 2/3 height for the mold walls.
The second small picture shows the difference. You don't need to make the entire wall of the 2/3 height, just a section of it that you fill to when pouring the mold. The final small mage on the right shows the depth of the base of the finished mold, and how deep it would have been for the full-two-height wall. This design allowed me to create the smaller molds and so I can make more gummies from one batch.
I have used these molds to make over a dozen batches of candy. They look and feel the same as when I started. So I would give it extra points for durability. I'm having a blast with this stuff! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for crafters. Update 10/2/17 - After multiple orders I continue to be impressed with the consistently high quality of the Woodpeckers dowels. Great value for crafters!
Update 1/17/17 - I previously posted a good review of my first-ever order. I have since re-ordered additional packs and am pleased to be able to report that the product quality is very consistent pack-to-pack: size is precise, no need for extra sanding, all pieces are usable to make cat-toys to sell for fund-raising for the non-profit cat rescue group I work with. (With craft-store packs there's often one with a blemish or a splintered-spot that I have to put aside for non-sale uses.) A+ product, highly recommend for crafters!
Original post: I use this size wand in making crocheted wand-toys for cats to sell for rescue fundraising, need the wood to look nice and feel very smooth in the hand. These met expectations for uniformity of size/length, minimal blemishes in the wood, nice even cuts with no need for extra sanding. Very pleased with this product! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Expand the glitz. This set of tapes overlaps a lot with the six pack set by the same brand with a similar name. However I like those patterns and I'm happy to get more of them, and I like the additional patterns included in this set as well. I actually prefer the more muted matte finish gold bronze tones, but the shiny bright gold really does look good too. The patterns are versatile and fun, and have a good variety of designs.
I've come to be quite a fan of the Washi tape prints by this manufacturer. The tapes come off easily, and can be repositioned, but then they stay well in place once you press them down. I mostly using them with paper and card stock.
A couple of the tapes in this bag come with a clear plastic cover shell that has to be removed, but most of them are ready to use.
In conclusion, washi tape is awesome, this is a good set to get some matte and shiny metallics into your Tape wardrobe, and I would recommend it.
I did receive a discount on this product in exchange for promising to write a review of it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Too loud. Too shaky. Too large. I was expected a product that will allow for precision. But what I got was the opposite. The product is very large in my hand, it may be because my hand is smaller than other so that can be ignored. However, the product is really loud, I would recommend earplugs with this product. And the product is very shaky, it's like a washing machine in your hand. It is very hard to be precise with this product. I gave it two stars instead of one because of all of these flaws can be just on this product that I got. And this product may work on other projects. If the seller didn't title this product as precise, I would probably think it's my fault after all. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
EXCELLENT PRODUCT. This stuff is practically idiot proof! The directions are simple. You pour exact amounts of each liquid into separate containers. You then mix part A with part B. You stir it for 4 minutes. Then you pour the mixture into another container. You mix again for another 4 minutes. Then you pour it onto your well prepared area. I was using it to cover an entire door. It took me 4 gallons to get it to the thickness that it leveled the three panels in the door. For people who have had problems with it there are a few potential reasons. 1 - perhaps you purchased a box from a hardware store and someone returned the product after refilling the jugs with vegetable oil and alcohol. That might be a reason your stuff didn't harden. The more likely scenario is that directions weren't followed and the proper mixing didn't occur.
Also when you use this - you should have a torch handy. You will use the flame just above the project as it is curing and the heat will zap away the bubbles rising to the surface. This stuff is fantastic. It hardens in about a day. I put a bunch of antique nuts, bolts, chains and other objects on the door that I was refinishing into a computer desk. So now the items show through the perfectly clear glossy epoxy. Glad to find it at such a great price here! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
3.5* - Scissors work great for paper, but non-stick feature is not all that great. I've been using the Scotch Precision Ultra Edge (bought from a box store) Non-Stick Scissors for about 6 months now and this is what I've found. The scissors work great with paper and the blades are sharper than many of the other scissors I have in my home. Even after six months, the blades are still quite sharp, though perhaps not as much as they were in the initial months I used them.
The non-stick feature was great for the first couple of weeks. My daughter and I do a lot of craft activities involving glue, duct tape, sticky tape, etc. I would just wipe the glue off if any got on the blades (when cutting glued paper for example) and the blades would be fine. Similarly for sticky tape. However, duct tape is another matter altogether. These blades just don't hold up to long-term cutting of duct tape and do get sticky after a while and it's as much a pain to remove the sticky build-up as it is on other scissors. The search for a truly non-stick pair of scissors continues! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
You get what you pay for. This plaque came in on time, wrapped professionally and was exactly what I ordered. Unfortunately I was using it for a laser engraving which turned out terrible and ultimately unusable because it is such a soft wood. If you need it for anything besides an engraving then it will work perfectly. If you want to laser engrave, then look for a harder wood. [...] has a great selection of plaques that are specifically for engraving at a great price. I bought a plaque through them and laser engraved it and it came out awesome.
I give them 4 stars for shipping and handling, price and product being true to description. -1 star for not being good for laser engraving and not saying anything about it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Avoid this one; you get what you pay for. Yes, this is an inexpensive hole punch, but in this case you get what you pay for. I don't normally leave reviews, but I was so disgusted with this that I wanted to attempt to steer others clear.
This hole punch looks and feels sturdy, but after trying to use it, I can't recommend it to anyone. It's difficult to insert even regular pieces of paper, which continually get caught on the lower guides, compounded by the fact that you can't quite see these guides if you've got the punch resting on a table (as you normally would). Lower weight paper like magazine pages were even worse, as they were even more prone to getting caught. And the first time I tried about ten sheets, it jammed on me, forcing me to use pliers to remove the punched out holes. Avoid this one... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Origami Enthusiasts Avoid! At all Cost! (literally) (Helpful Reviewer. Not Origami paper. This is essentially square colored paper. I am very upset at previous reviews that convinced me to buy this. I feel Amazon is becoming flooded with garbage reviews and becoming more and more untrustworthy.
Sorry for the rant.
1. Paper is tough and not easily folded.
2. I don't know any origami enthusiast that uses one solid color sheet of paper. They are always double sided for intricate designs while this is not that.
3. Not even completely square!
4. Has a heavy resemblance to cardboard (slight exaggeration, more like thick scrap booking paper (not good for origami))
5. Cost: this was very sad to me as seeing it seemed like a decent deal, but compared to what you can buy with the same money while this is essentially garbage.
Pro: They are almost completely square... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
DIY Must-Have. If you're looking for something affordable to quickly make props, costume pieces, or a replacement part, this is the kind of product to use. I have used this for multiple projects with the greatest ease; from packaging to product, InstaMorph is a great tool to add to your craft supply!
Packaging and Strength
The plastic comes in a screw-lid container big enough to hold any leftover pieces you may have from your project, and the outside has the instructions clearly printed on the back with pictures to help you figure it out fairly quickly. It also holds up well to its Super strong advertisement, I created a belt buckle out of it for a costume and the piece that fits into a belt hole has held up to multiple wears and was still flexible enough to bend as I moved with the belt on.
Creation
Since the plastic needs to be in 140 degree water it seems like you would need extra caution and keep it away from kids, but as long as you keep tongs or an instrument to take it out of the water, the plastic itself has a low heat-conduction rate and is actually fairly cool to the touch so you can allow your kids to play with it as they would with Play-Doh.
The only downside Ive noticed while creating finer details on my projects is that the plastic cools a bit quicker than my sculpting rate so I have to re-submerge it in the water to soften it up again. While this can slow down project making and add a few extra bumps from uneven heating, you can squish those bumps down and paint over the plastic to cover up any flaws.
Decoration and Reuse
The plastic comes in colors now, so you can go that route for making colorful pieces, but I find that painting the plastic works just as well. The plastic cools to an opaque white so theres no need to add an extra priming coat; Ive also found that acrylic paint sticks very well, dries quickly, and shows minimal wear and tear. If you haven't painted the plastic, reusing it is as simple as using it the first time, heat your water in any pan and drop the chunk in, it will melt like before and still harden just as strong as it was before. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice for slanted lettering practice. I purchased this paper along with Calligraphy: A Course in Hand Lettering by Maryanne Grebenstein, and while I found this pad to be helpful when practicing the slanted styles, I had a little trouble using it for unslanted styles. You see, the paper has a plethora of useful guidelines printed onto each page that you can use to ensure that your lettering stays consistent, but I kept catching myself drawing my vertical letters at a slant as I started to relax into each style.
I love this pad, don't get me wrong. My Pilot Parallel pen writes wonderfully on it with no bleeding through to the next page or featuring (I use Sailor Fountain Pen Nano Ink in Blue Black). If a pad could be designed with vertical guides instead (or as well, but I could see the page getting too cluttered that way and would prefer a separate pad entirely), I'd be incredibly happy.
For slanted alphabets, though, this is great practice paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome, non-theme-y collection pack for scrapbooking or other paper projects. I saw this collection used on some projects in a magazine and knew immediately I had to have it. It's got a great color scheme - kind of retro, with aqua, purple and cream quite prominent, and a bit of black, dark blue and pink as well. The patterns are really unusual - lots of art deco type repeating geometrics as well as things that look like molecules, and a moon chart and some stars and constellations as well. I love the science motifs but they are subtle enough to be used for any kind of project.
The pack I received had only one 12x12 sheet of each pattern (double-sided) plus two sticker sheets, one with larger label and border stickers, and one with a couple of sets of alphabet stickers. The paper is not quite cardstock but heavier than regular printer paper, and smooth but not shiny.
One thing I love about this collection is the three different colored papers with tiny stars all over in the same pattern - they look stunning together. This is definitely one of my all-time favorites, and with the neutrals and pink/aqua, it's easy to mix in other scrapbooking products as well. It's not so "themey" that it only works by itself. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
UNUSUAL PENCIL CASE - VERY WELL MADE & USEFUL - HOLDS A LOT. Without a doubt, I've never seen a pencil case before like this one! I have many hundreds of different colored pencils! I am an artist and do pencil art with colored pencils. So often I have wished that I had a convenient way to carry a supply of pencils while on the go. Full size Prismacolor Professional Pencils fit perfectly in this case. This little case is perfect and it's very well made! I ordered one in hot pink at a deep discount price in exchange for this honest review. It has a fabric handle at the top. In looking over this case I find there are 4 zippered sections, each opens up like a book and it lays fairly flat. Inside each of the 4 sections are like "2 open pages" inside. There are elastics inside to hold each pencil securely. On the very first section of the case there are two places that could be used for a couple of sketching pencils and a larger place for a blending tool. There are 7 of sections that holds 10 pencils on each side. The zippers work perfectly and the stitching on the case looks perfect everywhere. This would be a great gift for an adult or child that has a lot of colored pencils.
Please check out the attached photos! Happy shopping! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Multi-purpose. My main reason for purchasing was to use to strengthen my cardboard Batgirl helmet. I will be evening it out with bondo and sanding. This kit was cheaper than others and container more. It does come with two popsicle sticks to stir, and 3 small plastic cups.
This was my first time using the resin. Some trial and error for sure. I found that while learning use very small amounts and work quickly. I'd practice before using it on an item if you're new to it.
I also used it for a mold. It does get hot so don't use it in a clay mold. I did that my first go, even with mold release it stuck to my sculpey.
Dries to a white opaque color.
Will be purchasing again for future needs. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worth the Money. I was a little concerned to buy this because of some of the reviews I noticed on here. However I decided to take a shot. This is a nifty little gun. I found it easy to use straight out of the packaging. I liked that this gun could be pushed to dispense glue or pulled to dispense glue. Before it arrived I found some video reviews and how to's for this glue gun.
So pros:
cartridge is super easy to replace, you can use a little or a lot of glue (lots of little mini perforated pieces), you can use it in two different directions, there is a lot more glue in this than the little Elmer's glue things that I was using.
Cons:
a little concerned about the holding power of the glue, there is a lot of waste with the cartridge (it is a large plastic unit)
Personally I made the choice that worked best for me and my budget. I really like how easy it is to use and change out the cartridge. It fits really well in my hand and feels natural. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Thank you so much for your attention to detail. I wished I had stopped for a moment to snap a picture of its arrival. It arrived quickly but most importantly it was not damaged like the box. It was not horribly beat up either but the USPS handy work is to thank for that and not the company! I had multiple orders enroute so it did not register at first what a mess I was about to get in to so I was seriously impressed with it. Absolutely no dents or scratches on the can and it was wrapped in bubble wrap in a box that was appropriate for its size so no bouncing around. I don't have a project to show the outcome of how amazing this stuff is because it turned out to be not able to get the look I was going for on my current project. I still tried it out and loved how it transforms the piece so I am just going to get started on something else next where I am going to use this glaze! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great face paint. I bought this face paint for Halloween because the stuff in the stores was hard to use because of the texture and didn't have any coverage. I used this for the first time this morning on my brother and loved the coverage and quality of the paint. I was able to get small details in where needed, and it applied smoothly, like actual paint, so no smudges. The set comes with plenty of colors and you can mix them to make your own customized colors too. I would recommend getting your own brushes, I had my own, because the brushes that come with the kit are not small enough if you plan to get detailed with your work. Overall a great set! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good Glue. I bought this glue so I can paste together my plastic model tanks that I build. Once this is dry it hold very well. Though the only problem It takes the glue quite a while to even hold the two pieces together. So It takes a while to dry. Most glue you can just apply and stick the two pieces and they will hold until fully dried. This on the other hand. It dosent hold untill it is dry. So if your trying to work on a model it takes alot longer then the other glue I use. You can also use rubber cement too, and that dries REALLY quick. The only problem with that is it is hard to apply to smaller pieces/models.
Pros:
- Strong once fully dried
- Nice nozzle so you can apply just a little bit
Cons:
- It takes a while for the glue to start working
- Dries fast on the outside, but dries SLOW on the inside | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Interesting stuff. I'm just learning how to use liquid polymer clay but so far I like what it allows me to do. I've tried transferring pictures onto the polymer. It works pretty well, but I can see that it will take me a while to become skilled in using it for that purpose, especially when it comes to using the resulting polymer image on my pieces. I also like it as a overlay for canework and mokume gane art pieces, especially when I use foil, glitter and special effect clays. Nice soft look as an overlay. I am pleased with the level of translucence, although I know that other companys have come out with liquid polymer that is even more clear. This meets my needs qell. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works great for our girl scout troop. The Stanley Scissor Caddy with Guppy Blunt Tip scissors works very well for the Daisies and Brownies in our girl scout troop, and would likely work well for classrooms or other uses.
The caddy with separate, removable cups is great for distributing scissors to different tables and work groups, and collecting the scissors. It helps keep us organized!
The quality of the scissors seems good - sharp and tight, so they cut well.
The blunt ends are a must, as far as I'm concerned.
I don't get the nametag feature. The last thing we need is someone needing to find "their" scissors with their name on it. But it's not a negative, as we just don't use it and it doesn't get in the way. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful Victorian Filigree Style Designs for Your Paper Crafts Projects. Back before I switched from film to digital photography several years ago, I used to be big into scrapbooking as a hobby. My scrapbooking tools have been passed along to my 'tween daughter for her craft projects but this Inkadinkadoo stamp set reminded me how much fun I used to have scrapbooking. My DD and I made a bunch of beautiful greeting cards very reminiscent of the old Victorian style filigree designs. The set was extremely easy to figure out and use. The user just snaps the stamp into the paddle block, then fits the paddle in each cog of the wheel in turn.
This would make a great Christmas/holiday gift for the papercrafter in your life :-) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I found Bondic to be effective in repairing plastic items . I found Bondic to be effective in repairing plastic items ... but both surfaces on all sides require sanding to roughen the edges, then cleaning the edges with 70% rubbing alcohol... and applying several carefully adjusted layers of the bonding agent put down one at a time... each layer cured with the UV LED. One particular item which was a plastic set of headphones with the head band snapped clean in half.... required 10 properly prepared Bondic applied and cured layers. The bond was strong and usable. For me it took 8 to 15 seconds of applying the UV curing light to initiate hardening and then I left the item alone for another half hour to hour and a half before using it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Buy It As Soon As You Realize Your Cord Is Cracking. I have a color Nook BNTV250. Barnes and Noble stopped supplying products for this version at least a year ago, maybe two. I found out when I tried to buy a replacement charging cable. I could really spend this entire review blasting B&N for their attitude problem, but the review is for the Moldable Glue, so... This is a great product. It has saved my Nook cord. I wish that I had purchased it a long time ago and applied it before the cord got so frayed and the original rubber cracked so far down. (Once it begins to crack it is only a matter of time before the whole thing goes.) I had to apply two packets of the glue to wrap the entire broken section. I thought I had it all wrapped the first time but realized after it set that there were still little tips of the frayed wires sticking through so I had to put on another packet. It's not pretty, but it works. I just hope I didn't make it so heavy that it pulls the cord out of the tip cover. So, my advice is that before you begin wrapping the glue make sure you have the wires all twisted/flattened together. Don't worry about getting it on your handsit washes off pretty easily. I have very sensitive skin and am very allergic but I had no reaction to this on my skin and I used it twice. The only drawback is that I thought the multi-pack I was purchasing contained all black glue. I was surprised to find out it was black and white. I definitely recommend this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Absolutely addicted. my dad originally bought one for my sister (11) and me (14) to share...little did we know that later that day, we'd be back at Michaels buying another one; my sister was completely enchanted! I started the craze at my middle school; literally making twenty one bracelets in one weekend for people who didn't have their own loom, however, within days, everybody I knew had bought their own; even my best guy friend got himself into it. now, a little over a month later, I know a total of twelve different styles of bracelets, my own collection is about sixty five; and I've definitely overdosed on rubber bands :P. but beware...they sell fast. very easy to make money off of and very trendy. definitely keeps me off my iPhone and entertained for hours. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fantastic tools. Last fall I got into leather work and have been in love with it ever since, leather work is a noble tradition in my family and we have had many skilled members.
I have used tools that are over eighteen years old, and some that are over sixty. My favorite newer ones are definitely this brand, Tandy had good standards. Their products are sturdy and well suited to their purpose.
Forty-plus dollars may look a little ridiculous to a new comer, but swivel knives are expensive on their own. Which is where most of the cost of this item comes from, and if you will notice, the swivel knife has two tips, a broad one for large carving areas and a small one for greater detail.
The other stamps are beautifully versatile, I have used them in many designs. They can handle abuse and besides this set, there are many different stamp heads that you can use.
However, my complaint with these is that if you strike too hard at the wrong angle you risk bending the tool. At that point you can do little with it, but curse under your breath for not paying attention.
Make sure you use a rubber mat under your work space to help absorb shock, not bouncy ball rubber, more like hard rubber you can get a scrap square if you look. And also, make sure that you use a rawhide hammer, this reduces the risk of punching through the leather (a devastating mistake) or bending the tool.
I love this tool brand, as well as the classic Craftool. Make sure you do your research and feel free to experiment, it's okay to make mistakes. Your first time using any leather tools will not be perfect, don't get discouraged. Practice and practice, pay attention to the details and be gentle, but firm.
I wish you luck in your Leather Craft ambitions.
Cheers,
HN | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is a wonderful product for adhering paper and cardstock. This is a wonderful product for adhering paper and cardstock. It is especially good because of the backing on the tape. I made some cardstock jewelry boxes for someone to use at a craft/jewelry fair. I was able to cut out the box shapes and apply the tape where they would be adhered. Then they could be stacked (mailed in an envelope, actually) and folded and stuck as they were needed. Just peel off the backing when it comes time to actually use the adhesive. I have never seen another product that could do this, and it did it exceptionally well. I saw in another review that it is very easy to tear. Absolutely correct. And for the items I am making, the rough edges are not an issue, so the ability to tear it makes my job much easier. Finally, when it comes time to take the backing off, it comes off very easily and never pulls up the adhesive with it. Extremely easy to use! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This worked for me. I bought mine from Dollar General, and it cost me more. My sink sprayer sprayed water out the back of the plastic head by the lever. I bought this to try to keep it from doing that. It worked. It still runs down the hose, but that's what I get for buying a cheap Walmart faucet. At least I don't get sprayed in the face anymore. The little plastic thing on my chest freezer broke. It hung down onto the floor. Tape didn't work. Super glue didn't work. This held it, and I tried to pull it back off. It wouldnt budge. The freezer is about 20 years old, and still works so I'll continue to use until it dies. The faucet will need replaced, but I'm procrastinating, is such a pain to change! If nothing else seems to be working this is worth a shot. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
E6000 as amazing craft glue it really gets the job done that . E6000 as amazing craft glue it really gets the job done that holds really well. I do find that it works better if you let it sit just a second before applying the stones. Or any other items that you're glueing together. This particular glue works really well with hard surfaces so you couldn't really use this on fabric because it doesn't hold well with the fabric. The only thing I don't like about 6,000 is the smell the smell is so loud. The toxins from the smell can sometimes be overwhelming so you really should use the fan when using the glue. Also be very careful and try not to get any glue on your hands or wash it off as soon as possible. I hope that my review was helpful . | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Birch is excellent woods for this use and the first one I . Actual birch, so much stronger than "hardwood dowels", which can be tulip poplar or luan. I'm using these to make toy car axles and I plan to thread the ends for screw on wheels. Birch is excellent woods for this use and the first one I threaded was perfect. The actual dowel dimensions are 35 7/8" by about 1/2 inch. (I checked with a micrometer.) They are slightly out of round. None of the 10 were perfectly straight if you sight down the down the length. Four of the ten look mostly straight viewed from the side. Six had a noticeable kink. In a hardware store or Home Depot, I'd have kept picking. However, this only makes a difference if you are doing something where you need a 3 foot straight rod. My my purpose, I may have to toss out a few small segments, but given that there is always a bit of waste, it isn't a problem. I suspect the manufacturer started with kiln dried wood but could have waited a little longer for the wood to stabilize to "normal" humidity. (Said as if I know how to make dowels.) Via Amazon I paid $22 for the 10, which is a considerable savings over local retail. Electronix Express (the seller) packed them very well and got them to me in 2 days. I would give 4 1/2 stars if I could. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good product, but a little overpriced. Easy to use/mix, and settles into a nice HARD and clear resin after 2-3 days (no touching for at least 48 hours!). I've worn pendants made from this product in the water, to sleep, etc, and so far they've held up beautifully.
My only complaint is the price vs quantity, as I probably yield twice the results from similarly-priced resins (also of similar final quality). I don't mind paying extra for the handy dual-plunger method, as that's saved me a lot of grief and hassle... but I still think you don't get enough for the money, especially for those of us who are selling the final products. I don't want to start charging more for my jewelry, so the time it saves might not be worth that loss. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Subtle glittery black with nice level of detail. I like this one a lot: it works well with a pretty fine detail and the multicolored fine glitter is a great touch. The glitter component is minimal enough to not result in as much shedding as other ranger tinsel embossing powders I've used (I use a versamark or tinted embossing ink and a top-down heat tool) and it melts evenly and pretty fast, giving a relatively thin embossed coat. I do tend to stamp a little heavier with this one because getting a good, solid coating of this powder on the ink withstands the extra thumping you have to give it to get the excess super SUPER fine black dust to be removed. Really nice for halloween's cats and bats and spiders and such. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Made in China - buyer beware. I have used the Fiskars shears for years. I recently ordered several additional pairs to use around the house and shop. First time to use one of the new shears, found it did not have a pointed end. The blade was just chopped off. Upon closer inspection I found one other difference. My old shears were made in Taiwan. The new ones had no manufacturing origin stamped on them. The old shears had a smoother finish than the new ones. This is not the first time I have found a decline in quality care in similar tools. In my opinion, the made in China tools are below par in quality to the Taiwan made tools. I do not expect them to last a long as my old "made in Taiwan" shears. Made in China - buyer beware. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This yarn winder is perfection. This yarn winder is perfection! I just received this today buy figured I would leave a review because I am so pleased with this. There is a long list of 'pros' with this product so I will try and keep it short and to the point. The jumbo size easily fits an entire skein of yarn no problem. This thing is actually somewhat heavy and feels VERY solid. The whole construction is metal and even the gears are metal. I do not anticipate having to buy another yarn winder ever again. I have bought other yarn winders in the past and the issues I always I have is either they don't wind tight yarn balls or they kind of just fall apart over time because they are made of plastic. This winder has neither of those issues and I am so happy. This is an honest and unbiased review of how I feel about this product. I received a discount on this product in order to leave this review. Really impressed with this! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great even for this novice. I'm new to quilling, having done less than a dozen projects. I love this kit. Takes me about an hour to make each one so far. Expect it will get faster. Definitely recommend the 3D dome tool. I can make the shapes by hand, but the tool makes them so much more uniform.
I did have to play with the number of strips a little, probably based on my quilling tension, but after making one base that was far too small (I made a smaller cupcake top to match, so no real loss) I was able to match top and base consistently. My recommendation, prepare more strips than called for and use a Curling Coach to keep the diameter consistent. I'm also gluing tops to bottoms until I can get the hang of making a top that stays in place. But that's just a matter of practice.
The supplies and instructions with this kit are great. I recommend it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I am quite pleased with the kit. I am new to quilling and wanted to give it a try so I bought this kit. I am quite pleased with the kit. It has everything to make the projects listed in the instruction book. The first few pages explain the basic techniques and then continues with the actual projects. Projects are well arranged starting with the small tag and ending with a Photo Frame project that holds a 5"x7" picture. There are a variety of projects included like a paper bag, envelope, pillow box and earrings. The slotted quilling tool included in the box is of good quality. Also included is a mini cork board, quite small in size but workable for the projects provided in the kit. Quilling strips included are good and can hold desired shapes readily. Both the 3mm and 10mm sizes are included. I will definitely recommend the Shilpi Quilling Paper Kit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
other side with what is supposed to be netting but looks like chicken wire. First--this is only TEN sheets. Not 20 as stated for this product and all the others in this collection (for both coastal escape and sandy toes).
It is double-sided cardstock, not paper. One side with sand & wave, other side with what is supposed to be netting but looks like chicken wire.
The packaging it comes in did not protect it from warping nor curled corners. The Amazon packaging (box) was more than adequate, but it was the product's tight shrink-wrap and lack of cardboard support that left this a disappointed find.
The reproduction quality of the graphics of the sand and wave are decent and will be useful for the mini-albums I'm constructing. The low score is for the "20 sheets" and the inadequate packaging.
I'll tuck them under books to hopefully flatten them. Hopefully kaisercraft will take note. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Literally the best tissue paper out there. It's neatly folded in two different stacks with all the colors intertwined together. They're decently sized in length - great from crafting and gift wrapping along with everything in between. I like the fact that they're opaque and with a tad to be seen through, but not much at all. Other brands I've gotten I've had to use more just to avoid the transparency that they'd provide. One sheet, depending on the gift of course, would work wonderfully. They're bright, vibrant colors. I love colors, period, so the fact that they weren't so dingy and they are bold, I truly got more excited than I should. Now I'm off to go make a wreath for my front door with these. I'll post pictures later. :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A Variety of Temporary Tattoos. Something for Everyone. This is a set of metallic temporary tattoos. Metallic tattoos is has been trending for a few months now and I decided to jump on the band wagon and see what all the fuss is about. Well let me say how awesome these are. You get five full sheets of tattoos that vary in varieties and colors. I even got my grandmother to try one of the henna type ones.
They are very easy to apply and are supposed to last up to five days. I can't say how accurate that is due to me just getting them but I will definitely find out. I plan to purchase more to give away as gifts.
I have received a discount on this product in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. I enjoy writing reviews and put a lot of effort into how I feel about the products. I think it is important as consumers to make a well informed decision before purchasing a product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Value For Money. The paper quality is not the thick good quality paper, but not too flimsy either. I would say the thickness of paper maybe 80 GSM weight paper. It contains pattern paper and plain colored paper. Each design comes in 4 pcs. The colors ranges from blue, pink, yellow, green red, white. I love brown and pink paper which this pack had none of brown and very few pinks. The designs are rather simple few florals here and there, some stripes, polka dots etc.... Each color pattern paper would not have more than 2 or 3 colors on it (so very simple). The paper with many designs on it comes in mainly retro colors and designs. However is great value for money cause of the price and quantity of paper you get. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product, not-so-great instructions. I was thrilled to have purchased this loom set just a couple of days ago at Michael's using my 40% off coupon for a total of $12!!! I am an avid knitter and recently stumbled onto loom knitting as my 5 year old daughter received a small kid's loom over the holiday weekend and I could not put it down!!! The only bad thing I have noticed so far is the severe lack of proper instructions included with the set. I spent all day trying to figure out how to make some basic stitches (knit, purl, etc.) to no avail. Even my mother who has been knitting and crocheting since she was a teenager was annoyed and confused with the instruction guide. The only good thing about the directions included is that they had nice pictures, but only included directions for a scarf. I would have thought from the outside of the package that there would have been more a more comprehensive booklet included. There are patterns and instructions on the provocraft site, but nothing with any kind of pictures and very limited information for someone who is new to the craft of looming.
Needless to say, I was very frustrated by this evening and was debating whether or not to take the set back. I am glad I did not as I just spent the last couple of hours watching some great Youtube videos including one must see video with Isela Phelps, located at [...], which goes step-by-step through all the basics (casting on, basic stitches and casting off) to which I have already made a sample swatch of all these techniques for quick reference in the future. Isela Phelps has 4 books listed here on Amazon. I am getting ready to order, "Loom Knitting Primer: A Beginner's Guide to Knitting on a Loom with over 30 Fun Projects". From all the reviews I have seen online, this books seems to get high marks for beginners. She also has a website, [...], and blog which I will be following closely for more info as I get going with this whole looming thing! Had I not found this resource, I would be returning the set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cheaply made. Bummed at how cute this is, but it totally broke after just a handful of uses. Well, "totally" is overstating....I would say that it partially broke. The bottom part that holds the punches chipped off when I was GENTLY removing it to free the said punches. :-( I am super gentle and my stuff isn't over-handled or abused in any way! I often wonder if plastic (over time) becomes brittle. The packaging and item itself were not old-looking or in any way flawed, so I unfortunately think that this punch is probably cheaply made.
It's great at punching, has a good sharp and clear cut. I only use it for a few pages at a time, so I can't attest to how many pages it will punch (sorry about that). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Glue of preference for crafts and repairs. I have used this UHU glue for 5+ years, and it is definitely my glue of first preference for paper, wood, and fabric items for craft or repair projects. It adheres cleanly, securely and quickly, yet if you may a mistake, you can adjust within the first 5 minutes or so since it doesn't secure immediately. It also does not leave a residue mess or cause the area to buckle or warp, at least if used sparingly.
When you are using it, you can twist the ring at the top (below cap when removed) to release the small amount of the excess dried glue on the applicator (spout) or to lower the applicator into the bottle when the cap is off; this feature is useful when you don't want to keep putting on and taking off the cap during a single project session (put cap back on after session). One of the features that I like best about the glue is that the opening does not clog with glue, and with the twisting action mentioned above, easily peeling off dried glue, and a simple pin prick, the glue is ready to be used for your next project even months later.
Unlike many other glues, the glue also does not dry out in the bottle and can be used for a long time - even years. This alleviates the frustration of not having a glue ready to use for the next project that could be months after the previous project or the continual wasting of bottles of glue that have dried out. I have not used it for glass or plastic repairs, but since it doesn't adhere immediately, you may have to clamp an item with a clamp or by holding it together for 20+ minutes for the glue to set. I also use the UHU Stic glue stick, mainly for paper repairs. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Colors, Not so great Feathers. I ordered these feathers to be used in both hair bows and floral arrangements. I was excited that there were so many feathers in the pack for a low price.
The feathers are very vibrant in color, which I love, but the quality of the feathers is lacking to say the least. I have been able to cut apart other feathers that I have bought, but I cannot cut these feathers because they really aren't "feathery". They are just plastic in the shape of feathers that come stuck together in the package. When you take the feather out and try to separate the individual feather, you are left with clumps of plastic on a stick.
I am still using these "feathers" because I love their colors, but I won't be purchasing any more. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A Bottle "Cutter" This Is Not. Having done a significant amount of research on bottle cutting, I purchased this bottle cutter and saved up around 70 wine bottles over several months with the intention of turning them into drinking glasses for family and friends. To my immense disappointment, this bottle cutter was good for nothing. The blade that it comes with isn't sharp or durable enough to accomplish anything more than very faintly scoring bottles. After several failed attempts to make this work, I gave up and recycled all of my bottles. I'm not sure exactly where this bottle cutter is now, but there's a good chance that I may have thrown it in the garbage in a frustrated fit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pleasantly surprised. If you expect this product to be an exact match or the hole to look like it NEVER happened, this is probably not for you, But for a good cover or repair, I have to say I've been very happy with the results. I burned a hole (cigarette) in my cream colored "faux leather" car seat. Mixing took a lot of patience. some artistic ability to match the color, and I had to apply several coats, but to my surprise, the patch is hardly noticeable. My husband couldn't remember where the burn was when I showed him a month later - I had to point out WHERE the hole used to be. I sometimes forget the hole was there and I see the back seat everyday. I definitely saved money compared to what I would have spent with a professional. If you have patience and some sense of mixing colors - you should be fine with this kit. I recommend mixing your color in sunlight with a piece of the leather/vinyl you're trying to match. Sofas and chairs usually have a spare square underneath. Worse case scenario, the color is off a tad. In day-to-day wear/tear I can't give much opinion since the patch is on a BACK car seat with little traffic - but for me I saved way more money than if I had it repaired at the shop. Saving the kit for future "incidents". | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Sewing and Crafting Scissors. I enjoy doing craft projects and I'm getting ready to begin working on a Halloween costume for my son. The old pair of sewing scissors that I had acquired somewhere along the way has gotten dull and the screw that holds them together is worn out. Thankfully, I just received a sample pair of Westcott ExtremEdge adjustable tension scissors so that I could try them out and review them. They are awesome! These scissors work well for cutting fabric, and even thick fabrics like felt and plush cut smoothly and easily.
My favorite thing about these scissors is that you can adjust the tension easily with the hex key that is included in the package. I do not like scissors that are too "tight" and I have found that adjusting the tension enables me to cut the fabric faster and more easily than I can with non-adjustable scissors. The bent handle is another useful feature for crafting and sewing. The scissors are very sharp, which is great for smooth and easy cutting, but you will want to be extra careful while using them.
I would recommend these ExtremEdge scissors for anyone who is looking for a well made pair of scissors that stays sharp and can handle thick fabrics or multiple layers of thinner fabrics. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Used Product. I ordered this set for my kids for Halloween, but when it was delivered it looked like it was opened. The tape was peeled off of one end. The booklet and stencils were in tact, but only one brush had a cover on it. The second brush had no cover at all, and the third had the cover on the wrong end. The third brush also had burgundy paint on the bristles as if it were used. Also, the case was scratched up and I know that's just a cosmetic issue, but it goes to show this product was previously used. Now, I could just toss the brushes and use ones that I have, but the point is that I paid $25.99 for a paint set so it should be new. Returning the product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Gift for DYI Project. All you need as a beginner candlemaker. The kit comes with fragrances, thermometer, pot, wicks, candle tins, soy wax to make around 12 candles. After this you can figure out what you'll need to make your own individualized candles. I did use my own candle jars. You receive 4 bags of wax. I found that one bag makes about 2 candles larger than the tins provided. Next time I will solely order more wax and wicks since I recycle containers. I also experimented with wax dyes that I purchased separately. Was also happy with the results. I found that using the wick bars was a hassle. I simply used 2 pencils to keep the wick in place as it solidified overnight. As far as the fragrances, I only liked the Grapefruit and the Mangosteen. I tend to be sensitive to fragrances which is why I purchase my own at Whole Foods.
This would be a great gift for anyone who enjoys DYI projects. Purchase a hot plate to create your candles away from the kitchen. Very happy | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
My favorite soap mold. My favorite soap mold, the shape is awesome; slightly larger and thicker than your average hotel - soap. Makes a great guest bathroom size. Main complaint with these haibei molds is that they appear to have a reaction with the soap, so I'm not sure they will last terribly long. 4 batches so far, and the soap pops out super easy once hardened.
Update: after about 20 batches, these molds are showing incremental signs of wear; I can't estimate when they will wear out; more than 50 maybe less than 200 batches, I don't know. I still think its a 5 star product; if the ones I have wear out, I'll buy them again. This size is small-ish, but makes a great gift size. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A pretty good general purpose scissors for everyday use. First a one sentence summary: these three are very good, reasonably sharp scissors, adjustable (with some effort), and non-stick with tape; at about $8 each it is a fair deal.
Here are more details:
1) They cut Scotch tape without getting sticky. If that's really important part of your scissors' usage, then you will love them. Unfortunately, that is only small fraction of what I do with scissors.
2) They are sharp; but they are not what I call really sharp scissors. These scissors are not built to cut 2-mm cardboard comfortably.
3) They are adjustable; but the adjustment takes some effort. I went back and forth of making them too loose and too tight.
4) They are too small for my hands, and I am an average size male. I can still operate them, but the handle was made for smaller hands. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wonderful Washi. Twelve beautiful rolls of 10 yards each of beautiful washi!! What more could a washi addict ask for? I love the washi I receive from Allydrew and believe me I've purchased a lot!! They always have the most beautiful designed washi, vibrant colors, 10 yard rolls (even the foil washi, which is almost unheard of), its easy to lay down yet easy to lift up for readjustment and easy to tear. I mostly use my washi for decorating my planner( I have one of the most decorated planners you've ever seen!!), letters and envelopes.
I do a review of all the washi I get from AMZ on my YouTube channel, (sprngbrd *) if you would like to check that out and see first hand what some of this gorgeous tape looks like.
This 12 Pack normally retails for $18.99 but I received it for the discounted price of $9.90 in exchange for my honest review | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good economy rubber with a limited shelf life. Smooth-On makes great products and OOMOO 30 is good for those that need to do casting without a lot of hassle. The 50/50 mix by volume makes this product pretty fool proof to measure.
OOMOO is an economy tin catalyzed silicone so it does have a limited number of castings and shelf life. OOMOO molds are rated for 1 year of library life but I've gotten more than three years if kept in a paper bag and stored in a dark location. While it's not required I use mold release for every casting. This will also help with mold life.
Plan on using all the mold rubber within 6 months of opening otherwise it will solidify in the containers and will need to be tossed out. I've wasted a lot of silicone by not using it before it set up. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Ok depending on your ne. If you are an avid crafter, you might want to pass on these particular styrofoam balls. I should've stuck with the ones I've been buying, but only needed five so opted for this product. The description said pin it, glue it, cut it, saw it, or sand it...well, sanding, sawing, and gluing are about the best you can hope for. Cutting them to shape them is impossible...they are hard and break quite easily...no give, no hope. Pinning was not much better. Each decorative ball I make requires over 200 pins. However, one out of 5 bent with hardly any applied pressure...not exactly cost effective. Thank goodness I only purchased 6 or I would be bandaging every finger I have.
Bottom line: If you just want something to use glue on or to pull out that saw for or those sheets of sand paper you have lying around...knock yourself out. But me, personally, I will not be buying anymore. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Craft Puncher - Large Heart Shape - Easy to craft - Safe - Perfect heart shape, with no jagged edges. <div id="video-block-R1W7LB4GGET5IA" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B19BOSjQicS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B1ESqH5G%2BHS.png" class="video-slate-img-url">WOW!! The best heart hole puncher I have ever used! A perfectly punched out heart every time! No jagged edges, just a perfect heart shape!
Awesome tool for punching out heart shapes in construction paper, cardboard, thin fabric and so on.. Perfect for making homemade cards with a special handmade thoughtfulness behind the gift. I took time out to make a card for my husband to show him some appreciation and let him know how much he means to me.
The Large heart shape craft puncher is easy to use - slightly pressing down allows the tool to pierce the paper and cut out a heart shape image. The cut out hearts are then stored conveniently in the bottom of the hole punch. A little sliding plastic door makes it possible to release the hearts, and they can then be used as well for decorating the project.
I love crafting and this heart puncher tool has not been my first one. I had a cheap one before, not nearly as durable as this one and it made smaller hearts. The size of these hearts blow that one away and just from holding the YazyCraft heart punch in my hand I can tell it is built to last! Fun crafting tool for kids and adults! Sample provided for evaluation and review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect size to make a single serving muffin loaf. Easy use and clean up. With just my husband and I at home now I don't make large cakes anymore but I get tired of making cupcakes. So I was looking for mini loaf pans that I could use to make a more usable size cake for just the two of us. The Chichic 6 Cavity Silicone Mold was the perfect size to make mini muffin loaves. I can use a muffin mix that makes 6 large muffins and it works with this silicone mold. I was able to use the same cooking time as the recipe called for for cooking 6 large muffins. It was easy to use the mold for baking. I placed the mold on a baking sheet to keep the mold from bending after it was filled and then lightly sprayed the inside of the mold cavities with a vegetable spray and spooned the batter into the cavities. When the muffin loaves were baked I slid the silicone mold off of the cooking sheet and onto a cooling rack. I made sure the muffin loaves were completely cool before removing them from the silicone molds. Because I had sprayed the mold the muffin loaves slid right out of them. The mold was very easy to clean in soap and water and being able to push the mold inside out made cleaning the cavity corners a cinch to do. The mini loaves are much easier to package up and freeze for use later than the traditional muffins were so I will be using this mold every week as I make our morning muffins.
I received this at a reduced cost in return for my honest review. My opinions are always 100% honest and reflect my own experience with this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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