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Different name or different scissors. I also ordered the "rag quilt" snips but the package I received calls them "Hobby Snips". Not knowing if they had changed the name I went ahead and opened them to use on a flannel rag quilt. After snipping halfway around the edges (only 2 layers) the snips started sticking and not springing open when cutting. I decided to try a couple drops of sewing machine oil on the blade at the joint. It seemed to do the trick and the snips started opening properly. In addition, I was pleased as I was able to snip through 6 layers of flannel with relative ease - they are very sharp. However, halfway into clipping all the seams, they started sticking again. I reapplied oil in two places and that seemed to get them working again. I don't like the idea of having to apply oil so much but they do work - at least for one quilt. I have more rag quilts to make and if they stop working I will add to this review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good quality, good value. My wife has her own assortment or nice scissors including some Ginghers. The 'household' pair is usually a cheaper brand that ends up cutting all sorts of materials and occassionally breaks a plastic handle. They often disappear in the abyss of my daughter's room, so I decided to buy a nice scissor for my own office. If no one steals it I'm sure it will last a lifetime. They have a quality feel, are nice and heavy, super sharp and comfortable on the hand. Also about half the cost of the same pair at Joanns. For the record, Costco also sells a great Gingher set for an attractive price, but Amazon still gets the majority of my business. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not what I expected. I purchased this from the local craft store for my project. I was going to update an old pair of plain flats into glitter flats and was looking for something to keep the glitter from falling off. I purchased this because it said it was good for bonding and can be used on fabric, plus it claimed to have a "handling" time of a 30 minutes, so I assumed it would cure eventually.
I got home and was so excited to start my project (I love DIY & glitter, so I was just as giddy as could possibly be!!). After I finished glittering up the shoes (which to my surprise, I didn't get EVERYWHERE lol), I sprayed the shoes with a quick, thin layer of the adhesive and I set them aside to dry (you should really use this spray outdoors, or in another room you won't be in because this smell is very strong). 30 minutes later and I pick them up and they stick together. Oh no! I thought, maybe I didn't leave them enough time to cure. Well a week has come and gone and they are still just as tacky and totally unwearable. I guess it's my fault, I should have read between the lines or something but if you tell me that handle time is 30 minutes, I'm going to assume that it's going to cure eventually.
I don't know how well this would do with other projects, scrapbooking and the like, the spray arc is pretty wide and then considering it never actually "dries". | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice pack of paper, but trouble with shipping. I generally like the paper. The colors are bright and most of the patterns are simple, allowing me to use the pages the pages as I want. I still do want to note two complaints. First, the nature of buying a pad of paper instead of individual sheets means some of the pages you probably won't like. There are a couple in here that I don't like and probably won't use. Second, when the pad was shipped to me, one corner of all the pages was bent. The seal on one side was broken and the sheets were a little wrinkled. I have had trouble in the past with orders from Amazon of paper or paperback books, and it is frustrating. Because of the bent corner, most of these sheets I only use for matting photos rather than the background sheet for my scrapbook. If you don't mind dealing with returning products, this might not be an issue for you, but if you, like me, don't like dealing with it, you might be better off buying paper from a store or different online company. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Every time I buy a Marta Stewart product I regret it. I like this kit & the idea of using paper clay but you are very limited as to what you can create. The instructions for making hydrangea flowers (my prime reason for buying this) don't work. When you try to cut your teardrop shape it just smashes the clay or it seems to dry out before you even get started. Then, unless you have the exact amount of clay in your mold, cutting the excess can be time consuming ( as I had to use an exact o knife) because the long/pointed stick the kit provides you tears the clay or leaves textured edges that look sloppy. I ended up using my pedicure kit to smooth the edges because I was making flowers for my own wedding bouquet & didn't want it to look like bad paper mache. So, I would buy this kit if you intend to use the molds, otherwise forget making anything free style. Also, you cannot sculpt with this clay! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
lovely. It's lovely and easy to use. I used it for the first time last night. I used a thermo laminator and printed my design on a printer that uses toner. I ran my design through 4 times and still it did not achieve a full transfer. But ended up with a somewhat spotty, vintage gold leafed effect. I like it but that may not be what everyone is looking for. I want to try other transfer mediums to see if it can achieve a cleaner transfer, but I got it last night after work lol so that won't be for a few days. The rose gold is a lovely color but its not really a rose gold color. More like a brassy gold. If you're looking for a more pink tone, look at other colors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This really works. If I didn't see the results for myself, I wouldn't have believed it. After doing some research I decided to take a chance on this product. I have some clothing patterns I bought at Goodwill and will be selling them through my Etsy shop. The only drawback was that there was a big barcode sticker on the pattern envelope. Trying to peel it off would result in a tear in the paper. Un-Du to the rescue! I followed the instructions on the bottle and it took the price sticker off the paper with no tearing and no residue left over. It was unbelievable.
I don't know about other things this product will work on, but I can say 100% that it will take a paper price tag off the paper it was stuck to. I am a believer and thank you so much for making this product! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Terrible since they changed it. I was a loyal, and I mean LOYAL buyer of this product for so many years I can't count. I've been scrapbooking for 20 years. Tombow changed their permanent adhesive maybe 2 years ago, and it was never the same. I would create a page and the next day, everything had popped up. It did NOT stick. I was sooooooooo disappointed. My Tombow items I made over 10 years ago are still intact but the new ones? Nope. I contacted the company numerous times and never received a response, which was disheartening. I've heard the same complaints from long-time users as well. Now, I haven't bought one in well over a year now, so maybe they've improved it back to the original formula. I hope so because this one is pathetic. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cheap price, cheap construction. You get what you pay for with these cutters. Unfortunately, this is another case of "you get what you pay for". The first thing I noticed was that the product image and what I received (specifically for the wavy cutter) were not the same thing. The cutter I received had what were clearly cheap spot welds holding the cutter blade onto the handle. The picture on the listing shows much stronger rivets. I knew it was only a matter of time before they gave way. That "time" was approximately 6 weeks of moderate use. As you can see from the image, it just broke away from the handle rendering it useless. I'm just lucky I didn't manage to cut myself in the process. As for the straight cutter, it does the job without complaints. Given how it's manufactured I don't foresee having the same issue I had with the wavy cutter. In the end, what did I expect for $6, right? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy and fun. This kit was great. Everything needed was in the box ready to go without hassle. I opened the box and the brushes, sponges, and paint colors were laid out perfectly with the stencils tucked underneath. I liked that the palette was fairly small, basic, simple. I painted kids' faces for a birthday party and I think that limited color choices worked well without overwhelming the kids with too many options. The kids happily selected their colors while looking at the the palette tray, without noticing "missing" colors (like orange which we know can be made by mixing red & yellow if someone wanted to do that). Everything washed up easily and the palette still looks 99% full to use again for the next party. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
For General Kitchen Tasks. I got this scissors from the Amazon Vine program for general kitchen use in May 2015. In July 2015, while cutting open a box, the blades came apart at the pivot point. I have other scissors that I use to cut open that kind of container, and they have done the job for 10 years without coming apart at the pivot.
I was able to re-connect the blades and continue to use this pair of scissors.
I found the handles roomy and firm gripping, the hinge smooth and the blades meeting very closely for good cutting.
There's good leverage for cutting tough plastic casings, or soft plastic bag packaging. It cuts twister ties. The cutting blades are fine.
It has rather blunt tips, so it doesn't work well for poking a hole in cardboard and cutting a circle, but once the hole is poked, this scissors cuts cardboard nicely. It just needs a stronger pivot attachment. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Resembles Actual Leather. I highly recommend these patches! I had several small tears in the seat cushions of my leather sofa that were getting bigger to the point that the stuffing was beginning to come out. I found these on amazon and decided to give them a try based on reviews, thinking anything would be better than sitting on enormous holes or buying a new sofa. I bought them in both the large and small sizes and also decided to get one in black to cover cracks in the driver's seat of my car. Whatever material they are made of very much resembles real leather and is very soft to the touch. These won't be coming off, either - the sticking power is amazing. I don't often write reviews but was so impressed with these patches that I felt compelled to share the good results with others thinking about trying them. Thanks for helping me extend the life of my couch and improving the look of my driver's seat! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Must have. This here product is a must have! If you work with leather or are looking into starting a new hobby or for extra money, this is a must have in your tool box of leather working tools. This thing is wonderful and has many tips for different duties that will greatly help you create a great work of art! Without this tool many of my leather projects wouldn't have been able to be made. I also started to learn this trade threw purchasing products threw Amazon and again I'm teaching myself a new trade and am already making money off my art. You can buy these same exact tools from other places for twice if not three times the amount that you can purchase from Amazon! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice and thick! Excellent quality (see pic. I wasn't expecting these to be as heavy as they are! Nice thick cardstock and clean, crisp edges. I do a lot of canning and baking. I'm always looking for new ways to dress up a jar, package or loaf of homemade goodies. There is plenty of twine, although it is a bit on the thin side. When I went to make a tight knot, it broke, but I think I was just too heavyhanded. For display and light use, it will be fine.
Again, these are excellent quality and thick! My gel markers, ink and sharpies all stayed crisp on the tag, no bleeding through.
Well done, Pixnor!
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Worked really well. I have a faux-leather coffee table that was damaged in a move. I used the touch-up kit before my husband even had a chance to inspect the damage, and he can't see the fix. I matched it up so well with this kit that even when he's eyeballing the area, he can't point out the damage. This was a gouge, too, not just a scratch. I had to fill the hole with some of the material that's included for texturing. It worked out really well, and I was able to match the deep brown/red color perfectly. This was definitely an easier fix than going through the process of filling out a complaint and hoping that the moving company would pay for a replacement. (Yeah, right.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fantastic array of colors. I can just imagine being able to blend any color you could possibly want. So many colors, great blending opportunities here. Product arrived promptly. Comes in a nice roll up case with eraser, two paint brushes, a sharpener and a pencil holder that can be used when you have a short pencil left. It enables you to get every last bit of color out of your now stubby pencil.....great idea for those favorite colors that you use a lot. All pencils were in perfect condition, no breakage or pieces of color falling out of the pencil.
Would like to have them named or numbered so you could reference a specific color that you have used in your work. I believe they are working on that for the future.
I find this a very good value and would not hesitate to buy other similar products from this company.
Her Woofness | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
first-time chalk painter- great success with creme wax. Used this creme wax as my wax for Rustoleum Chalked paint. This was my first attempt at chalk painting furniture and it turned out excellent. The wax went on super easy- it really is about the consistency of hand lotion. I used a round wax brush to apply, wiped off the excess, and let it dry for a minute or two before buffing. It added a beautiful sheen and feel to the dresser I refinished. I have never used any other wax product, so I don't know how it compares, but as a first-timer I found it super easy to use and it gave me the results I was hoping for. Very pleased with purchase. I used about 1/3 to 1/2 of the container for an 8-drawer large dresser. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Complete kit, everything you need to get started. Casting miniatures can be confusing. There are so many different types of rubbers, plastics, epoxies and what not. This kit takes all the worry out of that. You get the ingredients needed to make the rubber molds and you get the ingredients needed to cast the actual miniature parts.
It also comes with mold release and mold sealant which are optional but good to have.
Comes with a quick overview sheet and detailed instructions and a bonus DVD that you can watch.
I am very happy with this kit. It takes all the guesswork out of making molds and casting miniatures.
I have used it to cast some really small miniatures and it holds extremely fine details. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Mod Podge Compared to Another Puzzle Glue. Photos compare two puzzle glues. We tried both Mod Podge Puzzle Saver glue as well as <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Mega-Puzzles-Save-A-Puzzle-Glue-4-oz/dp/B000UXR3SY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Mega Puzzles Save-A-Puzzle Glue, 4 oz.</a> we found that the Mega Puzzles was a far superior product. We had the opportunity to build two identical puzzles, use two different glues, and documented the results.
Pros
Mod Podge is a cost effective puzzle glue, it costs little and not much is necessary to work. The Mod Podge is an easy product to use. A brush allows it to go on quickly. It's opaque white color allows you to clearly see where the glue has been applied. Cleanup is simple
Cons
The result is a solid puzzle with a poor finish. The glue has a long drying time, which means it invites dust and hair, which can damage the result. Can be tacky for days. The glue does not go on smoothly which leaves obvious brush strokes even after drying. The glue does not dry completely clear which results in a haze that fades the puzzle slightly.
Pictures show the haze and the dust collection of the Mod Podge compared to <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Mega-Puzzles-Save-A-Puzzle-Glue-4-oz/dp/B000UXR3SY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Mega Puzzles Save-A-Puzzle Glue, 4 oz.</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A little fussier than the 464. This was used for my second candle making attempt after having first tried the 464 from the same vendor. I like the 464 better, which I have since learned is 98% soy 2% additives. I added scent cubes and they didn't blend well at all. I had to re-pour all of the pint sized ones and fix the tops on every one of them. FYI I added 3 of those small scent cubes to each 16 oz candle and while the scent was nice, they wouldn't burn right. Soy based waxes will need larger wicks than what is recommended. I used pint mason jars with extra large wicks and large wicks for the half pint jars and fortunately that fixed the tunneling problems from the first attempt. 10 pounds made 6 pint sized candles so you can see what a bargain it is to just make your own. I also took another reviewers suggestion and shopped the auction site for essential oils. There are some real bargains there. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice cutter, will take practice. I am by no means an expert at this item but I did get to try it a couple times and wanted to post my review (I will edit as I try it more).
First thing I noticed was everything was screwed in TIGHT! It does include an allen wrench which has got to be the smallest I have used. One screw did create some metal shavings while I was loosening it and it caught my thumb. The sliding portion of it was difficult to move at first due to the coating on the metal. As with all things new, there are those little things you notice which in my opinion is no big deal. The translation for the instructions does make it a little difficult to understand and I feel some information could have been explained better and in much more detail, but that's how I like my instructions.
I only tried 2 bottles as of 6/16/2017. My first attempt was a fail. I tried to just use my faucet for the hot and cold. My faucet didn't get hot enough I guess because there was no cracking. After several hot/cold faucet attempts, I went and boiled a small pot of water and tried that. The first little pour of hot water definitely got it started but unfortunately cracked all the way down the bottle just before it completed the score line. I did a second attempt using the lightly boiling water, which only needed 2 cycles of hot/cold to get a nice break. The cold water was just my tap water, no ice. Sanded it down and it does create a decently clean cut. I hope to try out a few more next week but wanted to give it a shot as soon as possible. Now it's time to learn the possibilities!
I give 4 stars only because it is difficult for me to adjust, but over time I am sure I will get use to it. I do like this bottle cutter so far and I'm sure with practice and research, it will be easy peasy. I have tried a different brand that was plastic and I never got the hang of that one.
Definitely prep your work area in case of glass shards or breakage and have safety gear. An extra tool you may need to have handy is small pliers to help with the allen wrench screws, helped me anyway. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Dried out product and does not work as advertised. I bought this product over a month ago but have been so busy that I didn't try it out till now. When I tried to use it, it was all dried out and cannot even roll it out. I even tried using a rolling pin because I can't do it with my hands. The product itself does not come airtight even though on the label it says to 'store clay in air-tight container'. It came saran wrapped in a ziploc bag with a paper label inside of it. It looks like someone packed it up at home and not like the pictured item. It does not look like a manufactured product at all. I paid $11 for something I can't even use. I got ripped off. I can't return it either because I am past the return window. My fault for not trying it first when I first got it but how am I supposed to know that it will be all dried out after a month?
5.25 oz is not as much as you would think. It's about the size of a deck of cards.
My advice, don't buy it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Innovative and Stylish Small Scissors. These are sharp looking scissors that would make a good gift for an architect or designer friend. The body and blades are made of matte white ceramic and the finger holes are lined in orange. The effect is high tech and very Apple-like.
The selling point of scissors made of ceramic is that it lightweight and sharp enough to cut paper and food, but not sharp enough to damage a finger or worse. Kids can safely use these scissors, as can adult klutzes.
Another benefit of ceramic is that it won't rust, it's non-conductive, non-magnetic, and chemically inert. It can be used with food products and will wash up easily.
These particular scissors are small and are obviously meant for small hands and light desk use. The blades are 2 1/4" in length. The finger holes are about 1" diameter.
If you require a lot of precision cutting of large amounts of material such as fabric or cardboard, these scissors will not be up to the job. If you want a high style, great looking pair of scissors to sit attractively on your desk, and only cut an occasional newspaper article, these will do quite well.
One major attribute of these scissors is that they are ambidextrous. The two sides to the scissors are symmetrical and can be used in either hand. In my house, this is a very big benefit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These molds are very well-made and easy to handle while making the bombs. These molds are very well-made and easy to handle while making the bombs. I had some problems with the bomb not releasing easily, and I don't really like the line you get around the middle with these molds. The lip makes them easier than other molds to handle, but makes it impossible to smooth down the middle where the 2 parts meet. They are better than using a meat baller, but not as good as other molds that don't have the lip, or rounded edge. I will continue to use the large one when I want really big bath bombs-it's a great size and WAY easier to use than the snow ball maker I tried. The small one was too small and the middle one just a bit larger than I like. Very well-made and quality product, but not well-suited to the bombs that I make. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Showa Grimm Japanese origami paper for 1000 Cranes. This imported Japanese origami paper is 2.75" square, and very thin (imagine a heavy gauge tissue paper almost)to allow for the densely layered folds involved in making cranes, sold as a pack of 1005 for traditional 1000 Cranes projects. Though workable, you likely will not get precise beaks on your cranes- it has a tendency to twist and wad there often, working at this size... though it's not a big disappointment. The colors are *not* pastel- this is how the sheets appear from the side of the box because the paper is white on one side, however the color spectrum is quite pleasant. At how inexpensive it is for what you get, I'll definitely be getting this paper again.
Tips for working with it to make 1000 Cranes:
Divide all the paper into stacks of 40 in the proper color order before you begin. The way the colors are divided, it is impossible to have identical strands, so that will help prevent any surprises towards the end, like running out of colors in a bad spot.
2 separated threads, doubled over in thickness (to appear as 4 through anything you stitch) of 6 ply cotton embroidery floss worked very well to thread them. I used fancy glass beads on both ends to lock the cranes into place.
Explore your options for displaying them- I used a medium/large sized wrought iron floor/self standing wind chime stand. Strands of 40 cranes will be approximately 20"-22" long, plus or minus bead length. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The Sprinter Stick for Muscle Spasms and Knots Resulting from Back Issues. I have an arthritis related condition in my lumbar spine that will require surgery. In the meantime, it has created significant issues with knots and extreme tightness in my quadriceps, hamstring, and IT band. My experience is using it in this situation to relieve large and small muscle knots in these areas to achieve relief from resulting symptoms. I cannot attest to any medical benefit as that is not within the scope of an individual to do. But, if you have the issues I described and need something to relieve those kinds of symptoms, the Sprinter Stick may work for you. When I experience these symptoms, I use the Sprinter Stick as the directions suggest except roll out the entire affected area for a minute or so and then an extra 20 times on the isolated muscle with the knot. I can actually feel the knots when I roll the stick over it. It's a simple, but great product and would recommend it. I'll bet it even works for those who run and get knots and tightness from actual physical exercise or other intensive exertion. :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
one would almost need a very fine paintbrush, because the bottom of the cushion underneath . Another lovely and detailed mold. I suspect that to do justice to the details, one would almost need a very fine paintbrush, because the bottom of the cushion underneath the piping is striped, and the top has a tiny floral design. The cats are super cute and turn out well, though I had a few problems when I tried to make the cats a different color than the cushion. Probably nothing a bit of practice and possibly a pipette for paws and tails wouldn't fix, but overall, I adore this mold. It pops out nicely, though there is a bit of a push at first because the cushion does curve underneath, as you can see from the picture, so you have to get it past that edge. It is simply adorable though, and might be worth getting a second one so I can do more than one at a time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very small, but I knew that and it worked well for my purpose. Everyone is right - it's a teenie weenie tiny roll of tape. To me it looked duct tape size in the photo, but it's probably smaller than a roll of Scotch table and the tape itself is about as wide as Scotch tape. But I knew this before purchasing and I didn't need much. I used it to cover some speaker wires that crossed over a doorway to prevent tripping and to semi-match my wood floors. It served its purpose perfectly and I'm happy to have found wood- colored tape. It has the consistency of masking tape - sort of papery, not like duct, or electrical, or Scotch. Easy to tear off the roll (which I like). My speaker wires are skinny. This tape probably would not cover thick Monster cables or the like. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fake Rainbow Loom. This review pertains to a Rainbow Loom fulfilled by Amazon: As a rule I do not write reviews, but I have made an exception because the Rainbow Loom that I purchased was a fake. I purchased my Rainbow Loom back in Dec. 2013, it wasn't until today when I was looking for a second loom that I discovered that there is a huge market of counterfeit Rainbow Looms. When I checked the Rainbow Loom I already had, it turned out to be a fake, as well did the hook and the mini loom. The only authentic Rainbow Loom product in my kit are the instructions. If you want a authentic Rainbow Loom the only way you are guaranteed to get one is to purchase on straight from the company that makes them. You can't even trust Amazon on these. Please note that I purchased my loom from DealZone, BUT Amazon fulfilled the order. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Crooked Cuts. I've had nothing but problems with this paper. I have tried printing labels for my spices multiple and have essentially cut up $8. Every time it came out crooked and cut across the words. I have tried calibration, checked registration marks, you name it, but it will not work. It does work with plain paper, so there is not an issue with the file or printing. I have contacted Silhouette to see if they will offer a refund or replacement, as this was a waste of money. I doubt they will, but maybe they have better customer service than I expect. I would recommend the Avery Kraft labels instead, if your project doesn't work you have a lot more chances and waste less money. Heck, it might even work right the first time with that paper! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for decorating planners. Do you like to decorate your planner? Then you need this set of washi tape! Beautiful patterns and pretty colors are included in this set.! I use these washi tapes for my personal planner, which is a happy planner, and these are so easy to work with. If you'd looked at others available or in the stores, you know that finding the right quality for the right price can be tough. Look no further with these easy to match patterns and colors. They are easily prepositional as well, which I really enjoy as someone who changes my mind a lot. To cut them, I actually use the edge of a credit card or gift card. I apply the pressure and the edge easily makes a clean cut, allowing me to get a sleek look on my planner pages. I use them to cover the "morning, afternoon, evening" labels on the weekly pages in the horizontal layout. They don't cover completely, depending on the pattern, but they do provide enough coverage for me to divide my weeks into organized sections. These tapes would also be great for scrapbooking, card making, and various other decorating projects. I'm sure you could find many different uses for them.
I did receive this product at a discount for my unbiased review. I leave these reviews to help others make an informed purchase and am in no way inclined to leave a positive review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The pegs feel a little delicate, but great for a careful 8-16 year old girl. I got this tonight. I have yet to finish a project, but so far its working great. I have tried my older sisters looms, (All lap) and would immediately get discouraged. I love this loom because so see progress as soon as you begin. Yes, the instructions are not very clear, but that was to be expected. Great deal. (I found it at Joann's on sale and I was able to use a coupon. total was are around 12 dollars.) Yes The pegs feel a little delicate, but great for a careful 8-16 year old. I would recommend for girls. Of all the boys that I know, only one of them has shown a sliver of interest in weaving. Please consider!
Thank you for your time!
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I have had this for several months now, and I love it! I use it weekly. My little cousin (Age 9) has to use it every time she comes over! Sure It's a bit tedious to get started, but once you get going, you find yourself sitting there until it's done! I would buy this again in a heartbeat! I am sorry that other people said "The pegs broke :(" but if you are careful enough, (I have yet to have 1 break) I think that this is a great idea! Thanks again for you time!
Rawr,
Anna | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fun Multi-Use Tape. I purchased this calendar SMASH tape to help document my healthy living journey in a Smashbook Journal that I was creating. The tape itself is very thin, so you need to be careful not to tear it when you are unwinding. The tape is also somewhat transparent, so the color and design of the paper behind it will show through. The six different styles were great and allowed me to switch up the look of my pages each day. I thought that the amount of tape give was more than enough for my project and I even have some left over for my next project. This tape could easily be used around the office to add due dates or other messages to documents and calendars as well. Overall I think that this tape is a great buy and well worth the cost. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works great. I bought this with some trepidation...some of the reviews weren't so great, but for the price I am very happy with this machine. It conditions super sculpey(that's the only one I've tried) and rolls it out consistently thin, and the thickness adjuster knob works fine. The handle-yes it can fall out relatively easy but that isn't a big deal for me, it goes right back in with ease. I did have some dark markings on the clay initially, but that hasn't happened since the first time I used it. My 6 year old granddaughter used it today and did great-though pay close attention that little fingers don't get pinched in the rollers. I am new to polymer clay "stuff" so not a lot of experience here, but for what I'm doing (simply playing) I'm happy with the machine and the price paid for it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Such a great product - gold color is tricky with some skin tones though. 5 stars simply because Snazaroo is a great product, easy to use and great for sensitive skin types (which is REALLY important when you are using this with many faces). I used Snazaroo on over 60 faces for a musical and not one child had a reaction to it. Another friend uses Snazaroo a lot and she's never had any problems with skin reactions either. I'll mention with the gold... It will look fantastic with darker skin tones, but on lighter skin tones it really does not show up if you are using it as an accent by itself. It has a bit of a shimmer, but not enough to call attention to it when it practically blends in with some skin tones. This isn't a con to the product itself - it's just the color gold. Simply keep this in mind when envisioning what you want to do with this shade. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for practice. I really couldn't find a review to answer the questions I had, so I took a chance and purchased the Ed Head and was going to move from there. I bought it because I wanted a full scale full head and neck model to practice sculpting on and possibly cast it. I didn't have experience working with any foam materials and couldn't really find answers online on how to use this material with clay.
I filled 1/2 - 3/4 of the model with Ultracal and laid it on it's back to dry so that it's not too heavy or top heavy. I think it was a good idea with pushing clay around and having it not move around. I called up Monster Makers trying to get more info on this, but I surprisingly got a lot of "uhhhh, ummmm"s from the guy on the other end, which left me a unsure of what to do (like should I fill it with plaster). He did (as well as the paper that came with the armature) suggest to put a plastic cover either a bag or plastic wrap to extend it's life. I tried to wrap it in plastic wrap, but it was too hard to sculpt clay, using NSP Medium Plasteline. I also tried spraying a couple of sealers in test spots then putting clay on top of that to see if the clay was easier to clean off, but it wasn't. I finally just determined this will be only for practicing sculpting on. I might try to make a partial cast from this (like nose or eyebrow pieces), but I could see this think easily snapping trying to do a full cast on it.
Overall, I am having fun sculpting on it and would buy another if this one breaks. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Five star paper, four stars for thankful tree (i.e., if you want to write on it. Super cute. Paper is gorgeous, bright colors and good quality stock. Images are adorable for Thanksgiving and many pages could apply to anything fall/autumn so it's not too limited.
I used for a "thankful tree" for Thanksgiving. We punched out small circles to hang with ribbon or string on a "tree" (i.e., vase of dried branches) and each person wrote something for which he/she is thankful to hang on the tree. It was really nice! For that use, however, I'd use a less busy pattern next time, maybe even solid card stock or two-sided with a solid side. Even anticipating and trying to avoid the problem, we found that some of the patterns competed with the writing and made the handwriting difficult to read. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not just for Machine Embroidery...Every household needs a pair. I originally found a pair of these in an estate sale. There were no markings on them but I was determined to find another pair because they were so useful with cutting any sewing thread, embroidery thread or yarn without any risk to cutting the fabric or item you are working on - it's the awesome curved tip. In any case, I was pointed to Amazon from a fellow crafter and immediately purchased them so now I have a pair next to my machine and next to my chair I use for hand stitching projects. The scissors arrived quickly and as expected. Don't wait...order your pair today.
I am not updating to say that I have now bought my second pair of these scissors. I have now discovered that they are awesome for clipping stray threads off of clothes...like my son's NJROTC uniform or his uniform shoes. Newest pair arrived quickly as well.<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Mazbot-6-Inch-Bent-Handle-Curved-Embroidery-Scissors-Perfect-for-Machine-Embroidery/dp/B014X5C4E2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Mazbot 6 Inch Bent Handle Curved Embroidery Scissors---Perfect for Machine Embroidery</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Scissors. I wouldn't normally review a pair of scissors but need to make an exception here. I highly recommend these scissors to anyone searching for lefty scissors for their child.
Learning to cut as a lefty can be a bit difficult with standard scissors. I wanted to get something that might ease the learning process for my daughter. I originally ordered a pair of Westcott kids lefty scissors. We didn't have them long before I accidentally broke them in two helping her cut something. I faulted myself. While I am a lefty, I'm also an adult -- perhaps I was too forceful with them. Ordered a replacement pair identical to the first, only for my daughter to break them herself in the same manor within weeks of having them. These on the other hand have worked great from the get go and have held up well. They seem to work great for a lefty and I would recommend them to anyone looking for lefty scissors (which aren't the easiest to find). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Absolute crap. 90% of the time it wouldn't stay hot, when it did stay hot the tips bent and warped. I would not recommend this to anyone for any reason at all. It was impossible to get through one simple project using this with the wood burning tips because most of the time it was too cool to burn the pattern into the wood even when it had been plugged in and turned on for forever, no matter how long or short the warm up time was it would shut off and lose its heat and sporadically heat back up, this coupled with the fact that the wood burning tips warped and bent during the time that it actually worked, I cannot recommend anyone use this thing. Cough up a few extra bucks and buy a decent product.
--Update--
Just in-case the first half of the review didn't convince you, I gave this thing another shot and the handle melted on it...so not only does it not work, it is dangerous. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
She loved it and we wrote some very important decrees the . I got this product for my niece who is an avid Harry Potter fan. She loved it and we wrote some very important decrees the day after Christmas. My niece is seven and she has read all of the books and she also loves art and takes all of her crafts very seriously. Therefore, I found two problems with this set being for children.
First, the ink for the quill in a black liquid that you dip the point into. It is like old fashioned ink and it can be very messy. If a child tends to be on the messier side, then I would make sure that the work space is dedicated to this project and some spills are OK.
The other problem, which to me was a true drawback, is the sealing wax. The wax needs to be melted with a match, lighter or maybe a candle, but anyway you choose, there is fire required to use it. We did it with my niece and she loved it, but unfortunately we had to limit the toy to be used only with adult supervision.
Otherwise, the product was good quality and a fun to use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Keep looking if you are looking for a swirl mold. The mold is not as pictured. The dividers do not fit the mold, they are too short. Also, I thought something called "acrylic board" (the dividers) was actually made out of acrylic, they aren't. They are cardboard as are the end pieces that are suppose to hold the dividers (but don't). One of the description pictures shows a wire looking thing, this isn't included so not sure what it was suppose to be.
Update: The dividers are covered with something that made them look like cardboard. It isn't easy to get off, but at least the dividers actually are acrylic. They don't fit the mold as I said above. I had to tape them in place to make them work. This still left a gap at the ends. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Is it possible to be in love with tape. This red liner tape by Ranger is the best double-sided tape on the market. . .period! It holds forever, places easily and has that wonderful red liner that let you protect the exposed sticky side until you are ready to use it! I have used this tape on every craft project from card making to mixed media and haven't been disappointed in it yet! I particularly love it for applying glitter as it makes the whole process so easy and mess free. This is a fantastic product that comes in many sizes, including a full size sheet that you can cut to customize to your project. I cannot recommend this highly enough, and no, I do not work for Ranger. . .lol! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
1/2 the product is handy. I have to say I bought this item after watching the lady on the Mod Podge Rocks video who made it look so easy. The roller doesn't work for me at all. I've used it on the smoothest surfaces and it never relieves the bubbles from my projects. My paper or whatever I'm podging also usually gets stuck the the roller and messing up the whole thing, I've stopped using it. However, the wedge that comes with this set is AWESOME! I never do a project without it. I'm in need of a new one b/c my edges are starting to fray. This is worth it just for the wedge. Always removes the bubbles never rips my papers and I know its sealing whatever I'm podging. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
They are absolutely lovely and I feel like I got a huge Easter treat in the mail. I was so excited to get the Natural Wood Easter Eggs! They are absolutely lovely and I feel like I got a huge Easter treat in the mail. The natural wood looks nice and you could easily keep them just like that. We are a crafty family though and painting them will be a fun Easter activity. If you cringe at the sight of the plastic Easter eggs, which often fall open, these are an excellent option. These stay closed well and then twist open. They are sturdy yet light. You can reuse these year after year and I see them becoming a family tradition and eventual heirloom passed down to my grandkids for their Easter Sunday. They even have a cute burlap storage sack which will make storing them a breeze. Highly recommend! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product n Great price . This is my first airbrush everything. it was(is) easy to use, all the paints and stencils were nice to have, and the case fits almost everything (try as I might, I can not get the stencils to fit). My only complaints have nothing to do with the quality of the products... 1) one of my paint pots (yellow) was open when the package arrived. might not have been closed all the way when packed or loosened while being shipped. 2) one of my paint pots (green) is missing... and lastly, 3) some of the airbrush facepaints are not in a squeeze bottle... just personal preference, makes it kinda hard to get the paint from the bottle into the paint holder. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy to use and silky. I was unfamiliar with this brand but am glad I bought it. Very impressed with this body paint, it seems like a professional line. A little really does go a long way. A few drops of water and then you can put it on with a soft makeup sponge or grab a paintbrush and do detailed work. It has more of a silky feel to it, and doesn't have that dry crusty feeling once dry. It's also easy to wash off with soap and water. It also washed out of a costume nicely that rubbed against it. I think one of these small containers could do an entire adult body with some left over, it's amazing how easy it goes on and how little is actually used to cover an area. If you are just doing faces you could probably easily do a couple dozen full faces with this. They also have a great color lineup. If you have darker skin the lighter colors may need a second coat. Thanks TAG for making Halloween easier and creative! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cardstock colors differ from cover. I bought this Glitzy Glitter Stack to use for Christmas cards, but when it arrived I discovered that the bright red and emerald colors shown on the cover did not exist on the interior cardstock. Plus some of the interior sheets had smudges and dents on them.
Each of the 24 12"x12" sheets has non-removable glitter on one side with a shiny white backing. Unfortunately, when I ran a sheet through my Spellbinder's Grand Calibur die-cutting machine, the two sides had a tendency to separate. The sheet was difficult to cut, owing to the elasticity of the top glittery layer, even when I used a shim (extra layer of card stock).
There are two sheets of each color, and the colors that came with my stack are: lime green; cool light green; light blue; gold (4 sheets); a sort of brass green; fuschia; dark fuschia; dark violet; dark gold; black; and silver.
See customer image above for a friendship card that is decorated with a panel cut from the black glitter sheet. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wow, such fun. I am so happy with this kit. It works as described and has enough of an assortment of nibs to get started right away. I love the variable temp and the size of the pen is comfortable and makes it easy to see what I'm doing. I did find that I needed to plug this directly into the wall. It wouldn't work with a three prong adapter or in any kind multi outlet adapter. I suspect it won't work with an extension cord, but didn't try.
I've never done pyrography before, but thought my drawings would translate to this art form and I think it works. The photo shows the initial sketch and my attempt at wood burning it. It's not perfect of course, but if I practice with the help of this machine, I think I will have lots of fun.
I just added a photo of my second attempt at wood burning. This is SO much fun and I think doable for anyone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Truly Luxe Pinking Shears at a Great Value. Truly luxe Pinking Shears! I was just a little apprehensive choosing these over a well known name brand pair I had planned on purchasing. However I kept putting the purchase because I had to buy a new pair of regular Dressmaker's Shears as well so I debated spending over $35 for pinking shears that I never had a chance to try first hand to compare to my old pair of Mundial Industrial Forged Shears that my daughter ended up donating to her classroom. I decided to try these based on the reviews I read and my absolute confidence in Amazon Prime. I was genuinely overjoyed that I chose these, they are every bit as sharp, cut with ease and all the way to the tip. So far I used them to cut out 30 thick faux fur Christmas Stocking trim with them perfectly, with precision and most important comfortably! They also cut through many layers of tulle which I could never do with my old pair! These shears work outstanding on many layers of paper and construction paper as well. They have not dulled a bit, I highly recommend them! I am planning on purchasing a few more pairs for my daughter's classroom as well... They were packaged very well in a nice box I can keep them in. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Quality paper. I am pleased, I am now playing with the parchment paper, I have printed on two sheets with an ink-jet printer (cannon) the parchment took well the printing in the black printer setting ... I did find that the paper is not strong enough for a large monochromatic setting too much ink for the lighter weight of parchment..., but as I did say the first printing was wonderful, so I was wondering how well will it stand up to doing some watercolor pencil working on it .... placed soon colors in areas of the copy using a water brush , I worked to see if the paints would glide on the paper and if two colors would blend at all ... I am very happy to say the paints in the lead came to live and moved smoothly around , working two colors together blended perfect , and the paper was amazing in holding up to the water .... I thought it would buckle right up ...which I would have been ok with for the ideas I have for using the completed painting , wanting to have an aged shabby chic look , ... the paper is buckling no more then any copy paper , if not better.... also the jet ink is not lifting up and merging into the paints at all ....I think I am going to love working with your paper greatly. I did sketch some too and the practice lines erased without damaging the paper I did receive this item at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. In no way did amazon or the seller influence my review my review reflects my personal opinion and experience with the product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love This Brand! Great Circle Punch. I REALLY Like it when the seller includes the actual DIMENSIONS of the punch they are selling! I'm amazed how many punch listings don't give these details! I mean, geeze, take a piece of scrap paper, punch out a circle and measure it for us please! Is it just me, or is this exasperating? Mega, Giga, Medium? What the heck. That means nothing to me and I really shouldn't have to do that much research to make the purchase of a circle punch. So whatever seller I bought this punch from, thank you for providing the useful details I needed to make my decision.
Okay ... end of rant. Anyway, I do love these punches from EK Success. They are the best punches out there, if you ask me. They make nice sharp cuts and never jam up. Some of the other brands are so difficult to squeeze that it's impossible to flip it over to see which part of the paper is being framed. Those McGill punches are the absolute worst. The only way to depress even a small McGill punch is to get leverage on a tabletop and use both hands to get it to cut through. Awful. Fiskars and Marvy Uchida are okay. But not nearly as finely tuned as the EK Success Punches. They have a nice sturdy weight to them, the lever works like it should, the sizes are true. And they don't look like a toy on your desk!
This 1 1/8 size is great. It's amazing how often a 1" is too small, and 1 1/4 is just way too big. It seems kinda crazy to have this many circle punches, but I truly use them almost daily! (And I'm not even a scrapbooker!)
I think 1.125 is the measurement for a 1 1/8 circle. Just in case you are trying to compare apples to apples. Also, I thought I'd mention that these ek punches seem to go by several different names: ek success nesting punches, ek paper shapers, ek whale of a punch. As far as I can tell, they all are the same product and seem to work with eachother and look good together. There is also one of those rubber stamp companies that carries this line of punches with their own exclusive designs. They are equally as nice. I think these punches are really wonderful quality and would always choose this brand if I have the option. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Will Take Getting Used To. This is unlike anything I've ever used before. I was expecting a polymer type of substance and similar texture and use. With that said, it'll take some time before I am used to using this. I contacted the company, as I thought I had gotten a bad batch (one of the containers looked like drying cookie dough). The very courteous person on the other line had told me they made some changes to the product, but that is how it's supposed to be. She also told me if the product is too hard, you can stick it in the microwave for 10 seconds (be careful with this). I've done this, and it does make it more malleable and easier to work with. Expect some "cracking" when mixing the two parts together, but it can easily be smoothed out with water. I'm still trying to find a way to flatten out the product without sticking to my working surface. As I've stated before, it'll take some practice and time to get used to. Otherwise, I've made a pair of earrings for my sister with this product and they came out awesome! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works well, but majorly discolors flowers, and you can't skimp on the hardener. Overall, I like this. A few things to note, though:
This tends to discolor flowers. For example, any red/pink flower I've put in ends up a muddy yellow color. It's obviously a chemical reaction of some sort, but that's been a bummer. But most other plant material, like green leaves, keep their color.
I found that I almost need to add a little extra hardener than the 1:1 ratio on the directions. My first attempt only soft-set. After a few weeks, they're still sticky. My second batch turned out perfect, and that time I made sure to add more hardener.
Other than that, I like how my casts have turned out. They're quite transparent, and the bubbles work themselves out nicely. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great, Fun Face Paints. Face painting is so fun to wear! You can be almost anything you want for just a little while. The challenge can be getting good quality face paint for a decent price.
As a clown, I usually work with balloons, but occasionally work at the face painting table. We use paints that are quite pricey. I was excited to review this Kid's Face Paint Kit from Beetastic and even more excited to find it is a good quality product at a price people can afford.
The eight colors in the kit give you a nice variety, allowing you to create many great designs. I was also able to mix colors pretty easily in an artist pallet to get colors I wanted. With just a small amount of water, you get great color that goes on very smooth.
I don't normally paint my own face so it was a bit awkward for my left-handed self, but these paints are super easy to work with. I just dipped my bristles into water then brushed across the color to moisten the paints.
This kit contains tools to create great designs. This kit include two sponges, a liner brush and two double ended sponge applicators. The sponges can be used to cover large areas. I did use these a few times and they worked good. The applicators can be used in many ways from applying in thin or wide strokes or blending. The liner brush is great for creating thin lines or outlining.
The paints are FDA complaint and non-toxic. I had no problems at all with any kind of sensitivities. I would test a small patch if using them on children just to be sure. They remove super easy! When I first used the paint, I removed it with a wet washcloth that had a little soap on it, but when I used it again later I also was able to wipe it off with just a wet washcloth. It didn't stain my skin or my washcloth.
These are great for small parties, Halloween or just to let the kids have some fun. And they are fun! You can paint on a mask to match a costume instead of worrying about a mask that could obscure their vision or prevent them from being able to breathe good.
For all my playing around with them, I used very little, barely making a dent in a few of the colors. They might get used a little faster if you turn the kids loose with them on their own, but they'll still get lots of fun and creativity out of them!
There still enough Summer left to have fun! And Halloween is right around the corner! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Disappointed even at this price. Oh boy, where do I begin. I was looking for a nice, unfinished case and this seemed to fit the bill and specs. Don't waste your time or money. It may be inexpensive, but it lacks build quality. The box doesn't close properly (warped?), the locking mechanism is a simple snap, and the screws used to secure the snap and hinges have screws that are not properly screwed in.
If you attempt to screw them in properly, it will probably snap the wood since the wood is extremely brittle. The pictures are misleading. The snap is silver, not gold. There is no blue velvet inlay. There is hardened glue that oozed out and there is extra spacing between the pieces of wood. If you want a cigar box, spend real money on better built box or a legit humidor. This looks and feels like a 99 cent store quality box.
Sorely disappointed, even in this price range. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
FUN FUN FUN. This kit came with 32 variety of modern colorful: flowery Japanese prints (not washi texture, not double sided), tie-dye (called harmony prints or kusudama ?), & several plain colored dbl sided papers. The only thing i did not like was the thin wire on the spool. The moment i took if off the spool, the thread went haywire so i left it as is and did not try to rewind so it is sort of in a "tangled" mess. The red cotton thread ravels easily too. Wondered if the thicker wire for the mobile which was wound up in a circle, would be easy to straighten out but it did.
Overall i enjoyed making one crane mobile and looking forward to making a fan mobile next. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not-So-Great Hole Punch. I was skeptical when buying these because of the low-quality plastic and cheapness. I was right.
First off, I don't know whose idea it was to make a mechanical piece of office equipment out of cheap, colored plastic. Like other reviewers say, if you're not extremely careful, the two rings that hold this punch into your binder will snap easily. I figured that other reviewers were just being rough with their equipment - no, they were right, they really do snap easily. Once they snap, the punch no longer fits into a binder and must be carried in a bag, etc., eliminating its' portability.
Second, even the part that is made of metal (the three hole punches) is flimsy. The paper is pushed down and three pegs are forced through the paper. The biggest issue here is that if you don't apply even pressure across the bar (which is nearly impossible to do), the punch will either crease the paper or bend the metal bar. Once the bar is bent, at least one of the three punches will not work, if not stop working entirely.
I was able to successfully use each one of these to punch holes in about 15 pieces of paper before they broke. Also, don't expect to be able to punch holes in a stack of papers more than 2 sheets thick (standard 8.5" x 11" copy paper) without further damaging the product.
I give this product 2 stars because while the product was not durable, did not last long, or perform highly, it still did punch some holes.
Overall, I would not buy this product again and I would not suggest that you do, either. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great concept but falls short. I was really excited for my laser square to arrive in the mail. I do a lot of pages with multiple photos aligned and I thought the laser square was going to significantly speed up how long it would take for me to assemble my pages. In theory the laser allows you to align elements like photos in a perfectly straight line without any measuring. However, I was very disappointed with the quality of the laser square design. The plastic piece that encases the laser has a fair bit of wiggle meaning that the laser line wasn't perfectly level (there was up to 1/8 of an inch difference from one side of my 12 x 12 paper to the other). Maybe I'm too much of a perfectionist, but I can get things aligned to 1/8 an inch just by eye. So in theory this is a great tool, but in practice if you want perfectly straight elements aligned you may have trouble with the laser square. As another note it would be nice if there was a second laser on the other arm so items could be precisely placed at specific locations on the page. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice looking, better directions needed for a first time user. Instructions were not as clear as I needed as a first time iron-on user....didn't explain that the shiny side was the side to be placed face down on the mat, so I ended up ruining the first cut. Also, when pressing make sure you use a lightweight towel if you don't have a teflon pressing sheet. I used a regular old towel and it took a long time to get the letters to stick, but they finally did after directly pressing them onto the shirt; however, after two wearings, some of the letters started to peel off. I re-ironed them and they did stick again. The glitter iron-on looks great and if it continues to stay on, I'm happy with the product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I am so glad I did. Oh my goodness, I almost returned these tools!
(Some of the Raindrop shapes were a little bent at the tips and the large heart was a large Raindrop instead.)
I decided to try the defective/bent raindrops before returning the tools.
I am so glad I did!!!
They are dreamy to use, compared to the mini cutters (with out the pushing devise) I have been using for years!
I have been making Ceramic Art for years & hadnt taken the plunge for these pricier tools.
They are worth the money.
I am planing on bending the extra large Raindrop into the missing heart shape.
Pros:
Fair Price/Cheaper as a set
Dreamy to use/much less hassle
Cons:
Missing Large Heart
Some shapes are a bit wonky; aka: squares are not quite square | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
To my delight it worked fine. I was a bit concerned as it was to be delivered during a time of deep freeze and was worried it would harm the product. To my delight it worked fine. I had purchased a gram scale so I could measure correctly. To backtrack a bit, I've been looking for a hobby for awhile that I could do during the winter months, get me off of my butt instead of watching TV for 4 months. I decided to create small pewter cars/pickups to give my family as christmas gifts. With this I was able to make a mold of a 56 chevy, like my Brother owned in High School. It was a bit of a learning curve, but after 5 or 6 pour attempts I got one that I know he is going to love! I've since made 4 more from the same two part mold and it is no worse for wear. Very impressed with the product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Glue dots? What in the world are those. That was my exact phrase when my event coordinator asked me if I had bought some. We were having a huge neighborhood watch Halloween party and had a "family room" with cool projects for the kids to work on with their folks. In years past we bought tiny bottles of elmer's glue but some of that ended up where it shouldn't :-)
So I went online and found these and ordered them. They are really neat, they are these really sticky little dots that the kids used to put their projects together. They didn't work as well on the felt projects (had to squeeze really hard) but if you have art projects that require sticking things together, these are great, and don't make a mess.. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Doesn't replace electrician scissors. Bought these thinking they would be better than Klien, Ideal, or Fluke scissors. Used for about 3 weeks. They are not the same, metal seems not as hardened, they do cut Cat5 and Cat6 cable, but the tip of the scissors doesn't cut tywraps very well. The tip is not pointed, so it makes it harder to get into tight spaces.
They are comfortable to hold and use, they cut through a variety of materials, and cable types. I thought they would cut 100pair cable, but the serrations are too deep to be useful for that. They do cut "mule" tape better than my other scissors, but for the price, I think I'll stick to the standard Klien's scissors.
Final: I am still using them at work, I will see how long these actually last. I usually get a few years out my electrician scissors, I just have to stop cutting Kevlar, and they would last longer. They make for great all purpose scissors for a tool box. I gave it 4 stars since they do work, don't think the quality of steel is that great for the price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works great. We had tried cutting glass by ourselves and realized it was very hard to get a straight line since we could not stabilize the bottle. After buying this, we've cut hundreds of bottles with beautiful straight lines. When you first get it, use a bottle you don't care about to line up the edge of the cutter with the bottles. You might have to adjust it each time but the first time is the hardest. After that, all it needs is a little sanding on the edges to get rid of the just-cut sharpness. Everything is pretty much adjustable so it works for beer bottles and regular wine bottles. The jumbo wine bottles are a little bit too large but it still works if you try really hard/are very patient. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not really AIR DRY, Very Disappointing. I got this because I have seen so many DIY projects on Youtube and thought I would be able to do a lot of projects with my grand kids. Very Disappointing.
1)This clay is not white but is definitely grey, see photos.
2) It is much more like regular clay that needs to be fired and should not be advertised as "Air Dry" in large letters on front. Overnight it is still not fully dry.
3) Clay is hard to work with for kids, sticks to fine molds. We used beautiful carved stone pieces as molds, but the clay sticks and is very difficult to remove from a mold and the bottom has to be scraped off your table with a strong, hard, sharp spatula or maybe knife, it bunches up and breaks.
4) This clay CRACKS, A LOT and it happens to everything so far.
5) This clay does not soften up and stretch like air dry clay.
4) I was planning on making jewelry and other intricate projects, totally won't work!
It was hard for my grand kids 4 & 5 to see grandma struggling to carefully remove their little masterpieces with a sharp spatula, over and over again the clay just bunches up can not be removed from flat surfaces after it is molded. Kids lost interest as each piece was a sorry flop. I finally got a sad looking piece to save for each of them, but today still isn't dry. Our plan was to paint these when they harden but that may be some time. Actually this clay has all the bad parts of traditional clay and all the bad parts of air dry clay with cracking and sticking etc! Would not recommend except maybe for the low price you could use it for something, I'm just not sure now what! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Gane Yes flat glue. I purchased this product to see if it would adhere cold laminate that was painted with acrylic onto cardstock, foam board and a variety of artists paper. So far it is the only glue that works on cold laminate & it doesn't buckle or wrinkle. Other types of glue including liquitex mediums initially lay flat then buckle so your artwork can not be reproduced by print companies. I have also used this glue for paper crafts. Even some of the glue designed for paper did not work as well as this glue does. This product is very thick, like vasoline. You only need to use a small amount but be sure to cover the entire surface. I would recommend a brush or sponge type brush. Glue is very stickly so you want to keep it off your hands when touching an art creation or you can smear what you are working on. Cleans up with soap & water. You will need to keep the top of the jar clean around the edges or you will not be able to open the container. Product should work quite well for mixed media. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Holy Cow! (See what I did there?) . I'm a sewist/seamstress, and I use leather here and there in all different colors for small accents on garments or for soles of baby booties, but I do not use it enough to justify buying the typical large amount that it's sold in. Especially when I use a little bit of every color. Buying whole leather in all different colors wouldn't be practical for the amount I use and it adds up. This was a fantastic deal! Reasonable pricing, and this box will last me forever! There is a lot in this box, and a wonderful variety of colors and textures. Some are larger scraps, some are smaller. It's perfect for what I need it for. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Never ran out of paint and works great on both the face and body. Used this at a 3 day Festival. Never ran out of paint and works great on both the face and body. The company website had great health info and the Material Data Safety Sheets were easily accessible for printing and even my most sensitive skinned clients had a great time. Dries VERY quickly - so when you pour some out - do not pour more than you need. Less is more with this make up. Make sure to paint in layers as this does tend to peel and bubble (like nailpolish will) if you don't let the layers dry in between. Colors mix very well - created just about the full spectrum, and even some lovely pastels. I recommend applying this with regular paint brushes and not make up triangles or cotton swabs - this product functions nearly identically to acrylics. Great coverage. Begins to naturally come off within 6 - 8 hrs. Comes off easily with water, or baby wipes.
*should also note: some clients came back the next day to be painted again -some were naturally sunburned - and were unsunburned where the paint had been - so, makes for awesome tan lines! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
great set! so fun. These face paints are great for adding fun to a birthday party. The set comes with six colors of paint (purple, white, green, yellow, red and blue), plus two crayons (pink and orange) that can be used to draw detail. It also comes with a brush, a sponge, and a container of glitter (green). Also included are 10 stencils (a paw and musical note, a flower, a peace sign, a cupcake, two dolphins, a fairy in a crescent moon, stars, a different flower, love and a heart). The stencils peel off and stick to the skin like a sticker so they don't move around while you fill them in. They are also re-usable I just stuck them back on the paper they came on.
The kids had a great time picking stencils or just getting their face painted however they wanted. My daughter wanted to be a cat. My painting skills aren't great but she was happy with it! The paint washed off without leaving shadows of the colors. Even after I painted her whole face purple and she wore it for a few hours it still came off with just water and a washcloth. The colors didn't smudge easily either, like other sets weve tried. With Halloween coming, this set will be useful again. There is plenty of paint to use again and again.
*I received this product free. This is my honest, unbiased opinion of this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent price for Quality beeswax. Used this product to build a pool table recently. You need bees wax to fill in the seams and screw holes when assembling the slate top of your pool table. The wax melted consistently and had only a slight smoke scent to it when first removed from the package. That may be of some concern to you if you are planing to use this for cosmetics, however the scent went away after the first layer of wax was used. Wax melted smoothly with no residue or unexpected odors.
Product is the same deep yellow color shown in the picture and while I did not weigh the block it was a very large piece which may well have been over 1lb. Great price for the product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Revised review, Rating raised to 3 Stars. REVISION: I called Duck's customer service and found out they have 5 different grades of tape. I bought the "Basic Strength" thinking it was the "good stuff. This was my error for not reading the label - buying it because it was cheap. It's not cheap considering I got what I paid for.
I leave my original review for consideration. I'll pay more attention and take a moment to read the labels, especially at big box stores
I qualify this review as I don't have the SKU which is on the packaging one discards. I got this at one of those big box stores and I suspect they offer lower quality items when they buy from a manufacturer who must meet their cost demands.
After trying to use the Duck Brand tape on several different applications, I'm surprised it doesn't unwind from the roll as it barely sticks to itself. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Tinsel pulls easily right through ball. I got these for my cats, but I've decided they are not safe. I gave one slight tug and the tinsel pieces pulled right out. That is NOT a good thing for cats! Pieces of tinsel are up to 2 3/8" long--that's long enough to get twisted around and block off the intestines. If you doubt that, please call and check with your vet before tossing one of these to your beloved pet.
The lighter-colored puffy "ball" part is like a fibrous cotton ball, but it's synthetic--not cotton. So, it is a potential choking hazard also. If you've got small children in the house, definitely use under adult supervision, and don't lose track of any of them.
It is a nice assortment of seven colors. That's the best observation I can make about these. I've purchased tinsel balls for our cats many times, but these are just not quality.
*I received a sample product from YazyCraft. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This old-school solution has proven satisfying because one can waterproof only parts of a garment, leaving the rest breathable. As someone who does a lot of backpacking with camping and cycle touring I have become quite a fan of Fjallraven's clothing for its ruggedness. Their G-1000 fabric (a blend of 65% polyester and 35% cotton) isn't some kind of miracle material when it comes to breathability, but it does a pretty satisfying job of venting sweat outside of the tropics. While G-1000 isn't waterproof itself, Fjallraven offers customers the option of waxing parts of the garment to repell water. Greenland Wax is the company's official wax.
The wax is surprisingly effective. While waxing a garment reduces breathability, one need only wax those portions that are likely to get hit by rain. While cycling with Fjallraven's <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/G-1000-Shirt/dp/B00IKQ4WNW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">G-1000 Shirt</a>, when I am in a somewhat hunched position, I found it was enough to wax a certain area on the shoulders and back. My touring partner, following behind me, often expresses amazement at seeing rain water immediately form beads and run off the garment instead of soaking through, but because the rest of the garment remains unwaxed, sweat vapour can escape. When hiking, waxing the knees of one's trousers is often enough to keep clamminess at bay in a rainstorm.
The wax is applied by rubbing the bar of wax over the area you want to protect (rather like a chalk cube used in billiards), and then using a hairdryer to melt the little flakes left on the garment into the fabric. (As an outdoors company, Fjallraven also likes to boast that the wax is easy to apply over a campfire.) When the height of summer rolls around and I want to remove the wax for total breathability, two wash cycles in warm water has proven sufficient.
For individual customers (that is, unless one is supporting an entire team for some outdoor activity), you don't have to worry much about getting a lot of wax. I bought Fjallraven's smallest wax bar well over two years ago now, and I'm still using it; you don't need to rub a lot of wax onto a garment to ensure impermeability. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These are fantastic. I bought this set because I volunteered to paint faces at the school picnic. I tried to practice a few designs on my own kids with an inexpensive set from the craft store and the paints were impossible to work with. They were chalky and crumbly and could not blend AT ALL. I looked around online and saw several recommendations for this brand. They are more expensive, but TOTALLY worth it! They go on just like high quality make-up. Smooth and very blendable. Great for large whole face designs and tiny little details, just by adding varying amounts of water. I have since done several events and have not even made a dent in the palette. It seems like it will last me forever. And it washes off easily. I would definitely buy this again, but I don't I'll ever have to :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
If you ever do arts & crafts AT ALL, you need this in your stash! . Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!
I didn't know my life was missing this paper until I saw it in person.
Color - One side of the paper is white and the other side is colored. Again, GORGEOUS hues! Bright, shimmery, deeply rich jewel tones. The copper is fresh-penny colored, the green is a beautiful emerald, and the purple is as sumptuous as can be. The metallic sheen is really lovely and eye-catching.
Texture - It's very thin paper, probably 2 or 3 times more flexible than a piece of notebook paper. Because of this, it wrinkles a bit easy. Also, when I lightly penciled shapes on the white back to cut out (moons on the silver and gold), the indentation of the pattern showed on the colored side. Since I was cutting them out, it wasn't an issue, but it might be if I ever draw and mess up, or change my mind on the outline. Because of (and in spite of) how thin the paper is, it's a joy to cut, takes a tight crease when folded, and rips cleanly.
Also because of how thin it is, if you were to use wet glue (Elmers, craft, ect) with it, the paper would wrinkle while drying and be unsightly. I used the roll-on double-sided adhesive tape and it worked perfectly, didn't show through and kept the paper cutouts perfectly flat.
All in all, it worked just as I'd hoped it would, adding a rich metallic pop to my project. It's safe to say that if it stays a reasonable price (currently just under $5 for 24 sheets), this will be on my re-order list forever. :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
As Described, but are all glue guns like this. I just started using this glue gun and I had a couple of problems. They are not major enough to NOT purchase this gun, just annoyances, and quite probably an issue with all glue guns. I have only used one other glue gun purchased at a craft store and thought if I got a new one, it would resolve some of the problems I had with that one.
One problem seems to be with all glue guns - the long strings left that look like spider webs. The other issues are: When I put my cordless gun into the holder, it doesn't go in easily so sometimes it isn't charging when you think it is. Not a major problem, just annoying. Also, the opening where the glue comes out is too big. I wish they would give different nozzels to restrict the flow of the glue. The glue also comes out very fast, which causes problems for detail work, small items. It doesn't seem to stay hot for very long either. You have to hurry and get those 'to be glued' items together fast or you have to add more glue.
Overall, it works as described, and I'm just letting people know the little problems that I would have liked to know before purchasing this item. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for taping Ethernet Cord. I'm very happy with my purchase. It was super easy to apply and seems to be holding well. I used this to tape a thin small Ethernet cord to my wall. Before, we had this ugly large round black ethernet cord across the floor. So, I bought this tape and a new Ethernet cord, and now it is hard to tell we have any cord. Below are the pictures of before and after taping this Ethernet cord. Although a 1/2" double sided tape would have been cheaper, I think over time we would end up with a black strip when dirt accumulated on it; so, it is worth the extra few bucks to get the 1/4". I just installed it today; so, I don't know how long it will last but it seems to hold firmly. If you want the info on the Ethernet cord, which I would also recommend, the link is below. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Fosmon-25-Feet-White-RJ45-CAT6-Snagless-Ethernet-Patch-Cable-FLAT-Tangle-Free-Ultra-Speed-Gigabit-Modem-Router-LAN-Printer-MAC-Laptop/dp/B00F3ID2IG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Fosmon (25 Feet - White) RJ45 CAT6 Snagless Ethernet Patch Cable [FLAT Tangle Free] - Ultra Speed Gigabit - Modem / Router / LAN / Printer / MAC / Laptop</a><a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Fosmon-25-Feet-White-RJ45-CAT6-Snagless-Ethernet-Patch-Cable-FLAT-Tangle-Free-Ultra-Speed-Gigabit-Modem-Router-LAN-Printer-MAC-Laptop/dp/B00F3ID2IG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Fosmon (25 Feet - White) RJ45 CAT6 Snagless Ethernet Patch Cable [FLAT Tangle Free] - Ultra Speed Gigabit - Modem / Router / LAN / Printer / MAC / Laptop</a>below is a link: | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for herb leaves! Works on other items, but not so well. This is a durable precision-made utensil that will cut 5 strips of herbs in one motion! It is ideally-suited for basil leaves and similar herbs, and works best when they are free of water. Wet leaves make the herbs stick to the blades, not fall free. In addition to leaves, it also cuts stalks and stems such as cilantro and chives into small pieces, so long as they are not too large or too tough.
It does not work well on lettuce or cabbage, unless you use one or maybe two leaves at a time, nor does it work well on hard or tough stalks. Don't try to cut meat, cheese, or anything frozen, because you'll end up with a mess! The blades are only about 2-1/2 inches long, and the finger holes are like on standard sewing scissors. Imaging how hard you have to squeeze something to cut it with ordinary scissors, then multiply that by five times to imagine what it would be like with these!
I also tried it on ordinary paper, which works well on one or two sheets at a time, but not more. You would not want to use these as a shredder, and it will not shred a credit card, thread, or ribbons for example.
I also recommend washing it by hand: spray it with hot water from a kitchen sink sprayer, and do not put it in the dish washer (I am concerned about the effect of the high temperature and harsh chemicals on the precision blades and plastic handles.)
Used for the intended purpose -- herbs -- it works extremely well and the titanium-coated blades should provide years of service. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I did a comprehensive test - short of torture and it passed with flying colors! A definite 5 stars. I ordered this to achieve to loose modern garden bouquet for my daughter's wedding this Saturday. Before buying it I of course read the negative reviews so I can be prepared. I did a test run, I used heavy flowers like sunflowers, secured by 2 wood picks, used hydrangeas to see if the oasis will give it enough water, and many green branches, to cover the oasis, until I cannot fit anymore, to test the weight and integrity of the Oasis, the handle and the plastic cage holding the oasis, which were criticized in the negative reviews. It was heavy with water to start with. BTW, I also used the recommended glue and applied it to the side of the stems. Once done, I paraded it in the house, testing it, I put it down up, turned around , up and down the stairs, running the hallway. It held up! The next morning, the hydrangea looked thirsty but the bouquet was still intact, repeated the test. The oasis did not fall or crumble, the holder held the weight, the plastic cage did not snap. I am now confident that on Saturday, this product will hold the actual bouquet that will be lighter. Also, I will replace hydrangeas with silk hydrangeas tied to wooden picks. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Redefines "scissors" and makes a good gift for almost anyone. These are some impressive scissors that scream "quality". They can definitely cut things that would break the average scissors.
I really like the fact that they are dishwasher safe and that the soft hard grip is very nice. The built-in nut cracker and wire stripper is a nice "value add-on" as well.
I think these scissors would make a great gift for almost anyone. They are useful in so many places - kitchen, garden, office, and even a workshop. I used them shortly after I received them to unpack some new chairs and they easily sliced through some nylon ties.
I only wish I had these to open the plastic package that the scissors came in.
Definitely a 5 star product.
NOTE: I was sent a free product sample for review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
IF YOU KNOW HOW TO USE THEM. I have been a professional tailor for over 30 years, and have found these to be very helpful. I don't think enough people who give these a bad review really know how to use them, of have the confidence to work with a piece that has a not-perfect cut. These are hard to control as far as getting a totally smooth edge, but with practice, you can get a very good-enough edge, and save yourself a bunch of time and hand strain. I have had mine for about ten years, and have used them fairly regularly, and they have a great battery life, and just keep going. I like them so much, I'm going to get another one, for when the one I have finally does quit. E.W. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
UPDATED after 2 years. Dropped from 5 stars to 2 stars. Here's why. UPDATED on Nov 30, 2015. A little over 2 years use, and we are SO disappointed. Since the description mentions scrapbooking in particular, even though we have never scrapbooked before, we got excited about the idea and took the plunge. As a family, we had so much fun putting together a few keepsake books for ourselves, and we made a couple of scrapbooks as gifts. Recently we took one of our holiday scrapbooks out to look at it, and we were SO UPSET to see that this craft tape was coming up everywhere. IT DIDN'T STICK!!!
The tape was coming off the pages all over the place. All the time and effort and love we put into making these beautiful keepsake books, and now they look horrible. I actually thought they would last for years and years. I realize it's not the end of the world, and we can fix it with better tape, but it was really a bummer for all of us to see what had happened.
Why did I go from 5 stars to 2 stars instead of 1 star? Knowing that the tape is not going to hold permanently, we can still use it for short-term projects, and for that it'll be fine. I know that some of the reviews here warned that the tape didn't stick very well, but there are also so many reviews that rave about the tape. I should have paid attention to the negative reviews, or at least tested it out over a period of time. The wooden holder is solid and really useful, especially with the cutting strip. (which, by the way, be careful of small hands being around, as it is much sharper than you'd imagine for this tape).
I hope you'll learn from my experience. I had to come back to my review to let you all know about the tape peeling up. Like I said, for short-term projects that don't need to last (like craft time with the kids), it's fine. Just don't make the mistake we did and make anything "permanent" because you'll be as disappointed as we are. Thank you for reading my review.
ORIGINAL REVIEW:
We aren't a scrapbooking, crafting kind of family. We have Grandma for all that. But when we saw this tape dispenser that came with 10 rolls of different colored tape, we pulled the trigger, and wow, we were glad we did!
First off, the wooden dispenser will probably last a hundred years! It's real wood, super heavy duty, and bigger than it looks in the picture. We thought the rolls were probably Scotch-tape size rolls, and that the dispenser was small, to the fit Scotch-tape size rolls. When it arrived, we were shocked to find that the rolls of tape are big, masking-tape size rolls, and the dispenser itself is really big, solid, and even looks pretty cool.
The tape, if you're not a craft person either, is more like masking tape, but unlike masking tape, it lifts off when you want it to. I don't know how they figured the consistency of the adhesive just right like this, but it sticks pretty well, but it also comes up easily if you need it to.
Before ordering this, we used a neon green roll of duct tape to "customize" things around the house, but now we can use any color we want, and it tears off easily (the dispenser has a cutting strip on it for easily cutting off to the size you need).
Now there are fun designs on the fridge (which changes whenever someone wants to make a new picture). And each family member picked one color to customize anything they wanted to designate as their own. We have found dozens of ways to use the colorful tape, and having such a solid dispenser (it doesn't move when you pull on the tape) makes it convenient and easy to use.
Definitely a lot of fun, worth every penny, and something we'll keep around for a long long time. Oh, and we had to order one for each Grandma, too, as soon as they saw it!
PLEASE READ UPDATE AT TOP OF REVIEW | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love my looms. I love my looms, you can make many different things on them. I have found how to make scarves, hats, hooded scarves, socks and mittens on my looms. You can make patchwork blankets by making squares and sewing them together (I have not tried that yet, but will once I am done making Christmas presents) I have this long set and the round set by Boye. Youtube is your friend when it comes to learning to use these looms and a lot of trial & error. I use bulky weight yarn (Lion Brand Hometown USA, as an example) or a double strand of worsted weight yarn. You don't want to wrap your yarn too tight or too loose, takes some practice, but it is easy to work with when your yarn is wrapped firm, but not so tight that you can't lift it off the pegs. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Do not buy this adhesive; toxic!! Back of label states it has been shown to cause cancer. I bought this for a pinterest project and the blogger specifically called for this one; should have read the warning label. The smell is so toxic you have to use it in a well ventilated area, not the craft room I have set up for projects. I was trying to glue a small glass sphere onto a locket and I felt like I could pass out from the fumes. If you have small kids in the house this could be straight up dangerous. On the back of the container it actually says this has been shown to cause cancer!! After reading it that I was afraid to touch anything for the rest of the day. Any adhesive can do the job, don't buy one that is this toxic | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Quite good for the price a couple tools need a little refining. I shopped for this on Amazon, but I received it as a gift, bought at a local hobby shop. While another kit sold in similar places, which I bought and wrote a poor review of - <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/SE-Pottery-Tool-11-Pc-Set/dp/B001BZSX9I/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">SE Pottery Tool - 11 Pc Set</a> - has many, many duplicate tools in the kit, this kit only has 2 duplicate tools in it, though it's made by the same manufacturer. It also includes wire and wooden tools. One thing I really like having is the canvas case, which keeps me from accidentally poking myself when not in use and allows me to also hold a few other odd tools that I've made or collected for sculpting.
My one real problem is that the edges of some tools, mostly anything with a cutting edge, has burrs on it, which a serious sculptor would probably want to file off. I only took one star off for this, because after all, it's incredibly inexpensive for everything you get! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Protects from pens but needs to be larger. I wish this product was a little larger to extend further than my bible pages. I also have just started with Bible journaling and after my first use learned that I am not suppose to use this with my page primers as it doesn't come off of the protector. It is difficult to get it close to the spine of each page without bending the actual page. I'm not sure there is a much better product or way to achieve this. I think for me this product is not what I expected. It does serve the purpose of preventing pen marks on all pages beneath but not large enough to protect the edges or write close to the center. I would increase the stars if the size was a little bit larger. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cheap. CHEAP. cheap.... did I mention they're CHEAP. Seriously I wanted a little hobby knife exacto blade kit for relatively inexpensive. You're better off spending an extra $5 or $10 to get a more decent set. When this arrived, the box it was shipped in was undamaged, and the packaging it was in was undamaged, but the blue case was already cracked in a few places. It doesn't even stay close because the hinges are the part that was broken when it arrived. The "magnet strip" doesn't hold but HALF of the blades on it. The handles are cheap and EASILY strip if you over tighten the blade in it even SLIGHTLY.
I needed it for one purpose and I was able to do what I needed with it, so that's why it gets 2 stars instead of 1. But seriously, if I could go back, I'd spend a few extra bucks since I doubt I'll be able to use this for anything else ever again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Expensive. I bought this origami pack to make 100 cranes for my Grandfather's upcoming 100th birthday party. I guess I misread the description of the origami packaging. I thought it was 5 sheets per 5 designs. When I received the product, it was 5 sheets of each of the 5 designs. I ordered 5 packets thinking I would get 100 sheets total but only received 25.
So I had to order, from another company, 75 sheets of regular silver origami, without the pretty designs.
I understand that origami is not cheap to make, and especially for the ones with designs on them, but I wish the packaging made that fact clearer.
The paper is thicker than plain origami and it made folding cranes slightly more challenging due to the stiffness but the after product was beautiful. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
they absolutely love it. Just make sure you follow the instructions . Bought this for my in-laws, they absolutely love it. Just make sure you follow the instructions exactly! Make sure you wiggle the hands around to get the air bubbles out, they didn't and a small one was attached to my mother in-law's little finger and it took off the whole tip of it! Not a defect, completely their fault. They were still VERY pleased with this even after the fact! Would recommend this for sure. All the other ones are to flip floppy with almost the same amount of one stars as five stars, that's a deal breaker. Forego the cheaper ones and get the real deal like I did, you will not be disappointed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A+ for sturdy applications, but C- for soft projects. This is a good product if you seldom use leather in your craft projects or need only small amounts. The leather itself is sturdy, but stiff - I have to leave it suspended on both ends with something heavy in the middle to get the dents out from being folded on a card instead of wrapped around something cylindrical. I use this brand/size for draw strings and heavy boot laces because it is strong and durable. It will withstand a lot of scraping against the metal shoe grommets or being pulled back and forth through a toggle button. It doesn't cling to itself very well, so if I have to knot it (usually to keep a toggle button from falling off), I add a couple of drops of glue in the knot so it won't untie itself. I even send it through the wash many times before it begins to fray. For more delicate work, though, like jewelry making, I prefer to use a softer, more pliable product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice loom but horrible assembly instructions. The loom is very nice, I like the fact that it came already finished. My first loom, a different brand, did not. However, I only gave four stars because the directions to assemble the loom are woefully inadequate. There are only pictures with no written explanation of what the pictures mean and the pictures are very, very poor quality. The only written instructions were "do not tighten screws" then a very brief few sentences about tightening the screws after the loom is assembled. The main part of the frame with the gears, the two roller bars MUST be put on the correct ends....something the directions did NOT specify and that we only figured out after the loom was assembled...meaning we had to take it back apart, switch them and reassemble. Now two of the side handles . knobs have screws sticking out about 1/4 - 1/2 inch because the heads "stripped" trying to screw them back in the second time. The loom is a good sturdy loom. But if not put together correctly the first time you will have problems after the second assembly . Do not rely on the directions that come with the loom. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not Really Fiskar. Wish they would take the "Fiskars" out of the product listing, and I wish I had paid attention to reviews before ordering. The price is not so far off the single Fiskar children scissors that I thought it was just a really great deal for a bulk purchase. Turns out, it's probably overcharging for cheap scissors. These are cheaply made, like any generic knock-off scissors you could find at the big box or dollar stores.
Wanted good quality kids scissors to take to Honduras for a mission visit, to leave behind at the school. Want good stuff because they won't be able to get replacements easily when they break. Won't risk it with these. Will have to spend more money to get good quality, but will find another seller that isn't quite as deceptive. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy to use, wonderful shine. Seriously love this stuff when used as a sealant/glaze for my polymer clay figurines. I usually use resin for flat objects, but it drips too much for odd shaped 3d stuff. The Dimensional Magic is pretty thick so it doesn't move too much if used thinly, in fact it doesn't drip at all if applied with a makeup sponge applicator or a brush. Even used thinly, it still gives a dimensional effect, and is super clear glossy.
I haven't had any bubble trouble, but I think that is because I use it thinly. If i want it thicker I just apply a second and once I did a third layer, it dries pretty fast, about hour and I can put on another coat if needed. This stuff also works well as a strong glue to secure embellishments to clay that is already baked.
So far Amazon has been the cheapest place I have found it, so hopefully they will keep it that way to fulfill my glazing needs! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Would Not Buy Again. I bought these thinking "Great, these will take up much less space than a paper shredder." The problem is that they can't cut through more than 2 sheets of paper at a time.
They are not that sharp, and, if you try to cut more than one sheet of paper at a time, the paper buckles, making it impossible to cut without straightening it out again. Furthermore, it did not occur to me that I would have to hold the paper with one hand while cutting it - it's impossible to cut both horizontally and vertically (to avoid merely creating paper strips which could still be pieced together).
I know people sometimes use these kinds of scissors to cut herbs too, but I would not recommend that. The herbs would get caught in between the blades and the scissors would be hard to clean to get the bits out of there. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Should of read the reviews. Bought this somewhere else today. Wish I had read the reviews on Amazon first. It's useless for tissue paper, even followed the directions to a tee and watched the video. Placing a piece of printer paper over the tissue paper has NO effect.
Upon further inspection one of the blades had a burr and another the tip was completely broken off. A little bit of tissue paper couldn't have damaged them that much. For such a "precision" device the quality of the blades are very inconsistent.
I wasted a whole package of tissue paper hoping there was a trick or learning curve to this tool. There's not. Mine may have been a defect, but after reading the other reviews it's not even worth an exchange. It's getting returned tomorrow.
DO NOT BUY! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
and that is what the picture looked like. While the quality of the leather is great. Received my leather today, my daughter was looking forward to making some earrings with it, I bought it because it said assorted colors, and that is what the picture looked like. While the quality of the leather is great, was very disappointed to find that the only color in the leather was black! She was hoping to make different colored things with it, not just black. I understand that it depends on the scraps, but again the picture and description said there would be variety not just one color, if I wanted just one color I would have ordered just that color. Not sure if I will be ordering it again. To me this was money wasted on leather that will probably never get used. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Would give zero stars if possible. I was so excited when I saw this product because I really thought it was a great idea. I was looking forward to having one tool that I could use to cut and score so I wouldn't have to keep switching back and forth between my Fiskars cutter and my Martha Stewart scoring board (which I love).
I took this item out of its box the morning that I was going to a scrap day at my friends house and packed it up with my things. Since it is supposed to cut and score, I didn't pack my cutter or my score board. I was frustrated every time I used it that day because I couldn't get it to cut a straight line at the bottom of the paper. There was a noticeable curve the last inch or so because the groove is wider than the blade. Also, as other people stated, the blade would not cut smoothly at the bottom or top, if that is the place where the blade first came in contact with the paper. To get a cut that didn't tear the paper, you had to move the blade to the center of the paper and then move it one direction for half a cut and then move it the other direction to complete the cut once there was no resistance.
I also found that you could not cut small strips because if the paper was less than 2 inches or so wide, there was no pressure from the guide bar to hold the paper still and there wasn't any way to hold it with your fingers because the bar was in the way. In addition to all these other problems, moving the bar was incredibly noisy, which was disturbing to the other crafters. After spending several hours in frustration causing me to waste time and paper, one of my fellow scrappers loaned me her backup cutter. I put the Martha Stewart Crafts Deluxe Scoring Board with Paper Trimmer away and used the borrowed cutter for the rest of the day.
Truly, I would have totally thrown the Deluxe Scoring Board and Paper Trimmer away if it hadn't been so pricey to start with, I was so disgusted and disappointed. Fortunately, I discovered all of these problems within Amazon's return policy time frame and even though I have to pay shipping to get it a refund, I will get some of my money back. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome Round Wooden Wafers for Projects. These wooden wafers are perfect for many crafts. The 1 1/2" round wafera are consistant in size and thickness (see photos). They appear to have been nicely sanded and are very smooth. We use these for cub scout and other projects for young boys. The boys find them very easy to work with and really enjoy doing the projects. We pre-drill small holes in them and let the boys paint them the color of their choice. Sometimes we have them paint names or decorations on them and they become very creative. The round discs are light weight and very nicely finished so there is no worry of splinters of wood.
I was fortunate enough to be offered a discount in exchange for an honest and unbiased review of the product. The opinions are my own and I have not been influenced in any way. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
They write clean and crisp and are easy to wipe off with a damp cloth or paper . So far I'm liking the markers...we'll see how long they last. They write clean and crisp and are easy to wipe off with a damp cloth or paper towel. I'm hoping they don't dry out...only time will tell.
The markers work well on Chalky Talky products, but are NOT guaranteed to wipe off easily from other chalkboard surfaces. I learned that the hard way when I wrote on a wall decoration that had a chalkboard insert. In order to recover from that mistake, I had to paint over the design with chalkboard paint. Lesson learned.
When I wrote to the Chalky Talky company, they replied that there IS a warning that these markers are guaranteed for easy wipe-off on Chalky Talky products ONLY. Still, they work well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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