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Good quality, make sure you like the size of eyelet holes and regular punched holes. After using this (or more often not using it) for over a year I am very disappointed. No grommets for the eyelets so they are just unfinished looking on the back, it's a huge ungainly thing to store and to handle for so little that it does. I thought I would use it even though it didn't work on the project I originally ordered it for, but I haven't successfully used it in anything else. It was really a waste of money as many of these crafting "Tools" seem to be.
Works well, but be sure to check out the size of holes that it makes. They were smaller than I had expected, (my fault for not reading all of the info provide) and didn't work for the project I was working on. But I am sure I will use them sometime in the future on a different project. They are well made, so easy to use. They are huge and take up much more space than I expected. Try to use with quality eyelets because the ones I used looked pretty cheap | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very Handy and Surprisingly Effective. I purchased this on a whim as I was restocking some hardware and glue and it came up with great reviews.
When it first arrived I thought I would just try it out to see how it worked -- since it is supposed to re-useable it wouldn't be a waste and if it didn't really work as well as everyone said then I could return it.
It was VERY easy to use. I put 1 cup of water in the microwave for 1 minute and my digital thermometer read almost exactly 140 degrees (I have tried it since at even higher temps and it still works great -- just test the water temp before plunging your hand in!). Once hot I dumped in 2 tablespoons of the little beads waited 2 minutes then picked up the rubbery lump right out of the water and started forming it. It was very moldable (and fun) and set up hard and strong in about 3 minutes.
But that was just testing it out... The "Very Handy and Surprisingly Effective" part came later when my wife asked me to fix her toilet? The plastic nut that holds the handle had cracked and while the company graciously said they would ship a new one for free, they also said it will take several weeks. Several weeks without a flushable toilet in the Master Bedroom isn't an option so, I heated up a cup of water and dropped in about a table spoon of InstaMorph. Even 1 tablespoon was more than I needed, but one of the great parts about this stuff is you just put the unused stuff back - no waste.
After 2 minutes in the warm water I took it out and formed it into something like a gummy worm, about as thick as a straw and 2 inches long then simply wrapped it around the threads and squished and formed it a bit to make sure it got in deep. A couple of minutes later it was HARD PLASTIC and holding on very tight. I used pliers to un-screw it and looked in amazement at this perfectly formed replacement nut (I could easily have used a crescent wrench to make flat parts for tightening too).
Looking at it installed I realized I probably won't even need to put the replacement nut on when it comes. I will try to use that moment as a reminder to come back and update this, but know that if I haven't updated this yet, then it is probably still working.
Clean up... none. No mess or fuss, just dump the water (it is all non-toxic) and put any leftover bits away to reheat and reuse later. I did decide to form them into several long strands instead of one big lump, though, just because they will heat up faster and it seems like a useful shape to start with.
Net conclusion is that I'm really impressed with this stuff and recommend that everyone have a little bit around for quick fixes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sturdy but takes getting used to. Standard scissors are difficult for me to hold due to arthritis in my hands. I enjoy many crafts such as sewing, cross stitch, and paper crafts that require the use of scissors. I hoped this handle would help make these easier.
First, the grip is easier to hold, but the rigid material can still be uncomfortable. I find more stress is put on the tops of my fingers to open the jaws - because they are not spring loaded and there is no thumb hole to leverage open. Second, the scissors were not super sharp as expected of new scissors. They aren't dull exactly, so maybe it is user errors - like using lefty scissors with the right hand? Not sure. They are not terrible, but not what I had hoped either.
Finally, as a deal price, it was more than I would normally pay for a single pair of scissors, but they are certainly handy for cutting on a flat surface such as material on a desktop, etc. The lack of lower handle helps there. The product is sturdy but I don't know that I would buy it again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good vaper solution for wick trimming. I'm a vaper, and bought these to use for trimming wicks for rebuildable atomizers.
These are nice compact scissors, decently sharp, and easy to use. Also, they're small enough to fit in a typical vaper's "vape kit". I don't know if you could really get any smaller with scissors without losing something in ergonomics.
So far I've only used them to cut and trim the Graham Professional cellucotton (100% rayon), although I'm sure they would work fine for other common wick fiber materials like cotton. There is a limit on how far the jaws will open, by virtue of how they're designed, but this isn't really a problem since they're not quite sharp enough to just slice through a jaw full of rayon fiber in the thickness that cellucotton coils come in. They're sharp enough to do the job though as long as you don't try to overdo it. They also do really well for small detail type cuts - I think this design of scissors might actually be easier to do small fine cutting work than the kind you have to stick your thumb and a finger through to operate.
For the price you really can't beat these when you get 5 sets of them.
The scissors are coated in some type of protective oil, which will also be all over the inside of the little sleeve each set comes in. The scissors were easy to clean off - I separated the two halves at the "keeper" to fully open them up and I just used some alcohol and a paper towel to get all traces of the oil off so it wouldn't find its way onto my atomizer wicks. I tossed the little sleeve, figuring it wouldn't be so easy to clean the inside of that up. I may try to clean up the next sleeve whenever I wear the first set's edges dull, but it's not a big deal either way.
The first set are doing fine so far and I don't see any traces of rust yet after a couple weeks of intermittent use.
Vape on! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful colour. I bought these 325 Royal Blue Self Adhesive Diamante Stick On Rhinestone Gems to use for card making.
I have bought these self adhesive rhinestones in almost every colour available from this seller.
And I do love them, they have great clarity.
But I have noticed that the adhesive does seem to come off on several of the rhinestones. Which isn't a big deal for me. I just add extra glue before I add the rhinestone.
I think the price is reasonable for the amount of the rhinestones. And I like that there are different sizes on the sheet.
There are actually 325 rhinestones on the small sheet (I counted).
I love the free shipping.
I hope this seller keeps all of the colours in stock for a long time.
This royal blue rhinestone colour is awesome though. I definitely want to buy a bunch more of them to have them on hand. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Light weight scissor, good quality and reasonably priced. This is a good quality and reasonably priced scissor, suitable for general office or household use.
The blades are lightweight stainless steel, with hard molded plastic handles that are sized just big enough for my fingers to fit through. Someone with unusually large hands or fingers may want a scissor with larger handles, and the handles and openings are not padded.
These are sold as light duty scissors and I do not intend to use them for heavy cutting of materials other than paper. Westcott has quite a few other scissor models available, some with titanium blades that are said to be more durable (stay sharper longer) and stronger than these stainless blades. So for more demanding uses I would be looking at those more expensive and more capable models.
I ordered this to keep on my desk for routine uses, and am completely satisfied. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Smooth as silk. I was new to knitting and thought this set with 7 needle sizes would be a great buy. I was right! :)
As anyone who knits knows, we often work on more than a few projects at a time and I found myself needing to buy needles from my local yarn shop. I do try to buy local when I can so while the individual needles were more expensive than a set, I bought them anyway. I have Brittany and Palm Forest brands, just to name a few. There is such a difference between these Takumi needles. I was knitting a scarf with the Brittany's and wanted to use a larger needle to bind off with and I grabbed one of the Takumi's and it was BLATANT how much smoother the Takumi's are. I often think that you get what you pay for but these needles are just great.
The only thing that could make them better is if they had a set with the smaller sizes 1 - 7. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfectly Noisy. My wife knits stuffed animals and I bought these for her to add rattles to some of her toys.
I as a little leery on buying these because I didn't know if the balls inside it were plastic or metal, which makes a big difference in how much noise they will make.
I was pleased to see that they are in fact metal which is what I was hoping for, they make a decent amount of noise for their size and will work perfectly.
The casing itself is made of plastic, and I do not foresee them ever coming apart. The only potential problem would be them cracking open if they somehow get crushed (stepped on?) but it would take more than a child's weight to do that.
The price is also better than anything we found in local and big box stores. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I've read reviews saying that it's either wonderful or horrible. I've read reviews saying that it's either wonderful or horrible, I got mine today. So far I've gotten straight cuts & the scoring is fine with no tearing of the ends. I like the plastic template strips & think the little windows to get them out are a good thing. The only thing odd so far is that the template strip for A2 cards has 2 cutting marks, I haven't figured out the reason for the 2nd cutting mark since I'm using printer sized paper & all that needs to be done is cutting them exactly in half & then scoring them. I would like a storage compartment underneath for extra blades like on 1 of my other MS paper trimmers & the noise the blade shuttle makes can be annoying but other than that it's fine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A WHOLE NEW CONCEPT for cards or scrapbooks. What a great find these photo booth Vintage photos were!! I bought another set right after I received this one. I make my own greeting cards and have purchased MANY, MANY stickers to apply to my creations. This is a whole different concept!! I recently made a card for my youngest brother's birthday, using the theme of "A parallel universe". I made a parallel universe family tree, using these vintage photos. My brother and his family loved that card and sent me several photos of him and his family with the card! These do not have sticker backs, so you will have to glue them to your card or project. They are really fun, and they will add something special to your cards or scrapbooks. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Disgusting wax and customer service. I ordered 2 pounds. The delivery was timely but when I opened the packages to smell them- they were disgusting. They smelled like chemicals and toxins. When I emailed them asking for a refund for the one block I had not used the response was: "Greetings,
this is utterly non sense, if you not unsealed the bag yet, you may send it back for a refund to:
343 W JOHN ST
HICKSVILLE NY 11801
Thank you"
I do not appreciate being told my complaint "is utterly non sense". And I fail to understand why they won't take the wax back since THEY WOULD KNOW IF I HAD USED ANY OF IT!!! It is still EXACTLY the SAME as it was when it was sent to me except the bag is open. Other products can get away with this and I would understand, but this is WAX poured, branded and designed by SaaQin- I DON'T HAVE THE EQUIPMENT TO MAKE AN EXACT REPRODUCTION OF THEIR WAX! Who does?
In addition- NO WHERE on the amazon seller's page does it say ANYTHING about the product being produced by SaaQin. They credit local farms as being the source for their wax. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A little pricey but. Personally, I got this for my 2 kids (1.5 and 4 years old). They are play-doh freaks so I thought this would be a better alternative in the event that they actually succeeded in swallowing any of it as they are prone to trying to do from time to time ;-) Honestly, I couldn't tell the difference between this stuff and normal Play-doh. It was moist and pliable, easy to work with and great colors. I love the little jars they came in. The only downside to me was the price but anything that is really all natural tends to be more expensive. I read the reviews from people that said they had problems with it, but I personally, haven't experienced any of that...so all I can say is that I would definitely buy it again and I love it now! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Just a bit of patience, well worth the results. I got my Logan 301 yesterday, and have already gotten the hang of it. I bought some practice sheets and spent an hour or two with it, and now I am cutting real mats! It took a little practice, but I think it's well worth it.
The machine is well built and comes with five replacement blades. The blades seem to wear quickly, so I've already ordered a pack of 100 replacements. Unlike a reviewer below, I am able to adjust the depth of the blade with a little screw on the bottom of the cutter. In fact, it's necessary! You have to get the depth just right or the cuts won't come out straight. (I learned the hard way). I recommend visiting the Logan web site and reading over their FAQ and troubleshooting tips. They also have a downloadable form that shows you how to get the most out of a single piece of 32X40 matboard.
The only minus so far is that it is impossible to straight cut a full 32x40 matboard. Due to the size of the device, straight cuts are limited to boards no wider than 28 inches, which means that you must use a straight-edge or t-square to subdivide a full size matboard before you begin matting. It can create mats from board that size, but not straight-cut them. I may start buying 1/4 sheets just for convenience sake, even though they are a little bit more expensive. Otherwise, I am highly satisfied. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Decent for the most part... worth having in your 'kit. My husband's review, bought this for him:
It's a nice tool for your 'fun kit'... but it's pretty soft steel.
I stabbed it into some soft wood (pine) and the tip bent.
It was easy to return to relatively true but, if I had known it was so soft and easily bent, I would have bought the titanium spike from Butterfield for $20 more.
I do like the needles that are inside.
I like that it comes apart completely with one exception - when really putting this thing through any material that may offer resistance to being bored through, I find when I twist it to get it through, the threaded tip piece comes loose on the left twist... kind of frustrating.
One could use Loctite or something to keep it solid but, I think I would just get a one-piece fid as I do use it quite a bit for leather and paracord.
-troy | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very almost obnoxiously small sweet spot where it will remove leather. Very almost obnoxiously small sweet spot where it will remove leather. Vary your angle just a hair and it will miss completely. I also find the way I seem to have to hold it to actually thin somewhat annoying, as I have to visualize the blade to make sure it is biting into the leather and the way the guard is positioned seriously limits that ability. Changing blades seems far more dangerous than sharpening a knife. I'm no expert at skiving, but I seem to have a lot more variability with this than with free blades (like utility razors), and I've had this slip awkwardly several times because the contact area is so darn small. I also find that I have to do multiple passes to shave away even fairly small amounts of leather, and this will sometimes result in more mistakes since the resulting edge gets more flexible as it approaches the goal thickness.
I'm planning to replace mine with a skiving knife in the near future. Even if it takes an hour to sharpen I can't imagine I'll have as much trouble getting consistent results as I do with this thing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Shiny Object Syndrome. These pens are exactly what is advrrtised, EXTRA sparkly! Perfect if you too suffer from Shiny Object Syndrome! Would like to have them in additional colors but I looked and couldn't find any. This is my 3rd time to buy them and even though I do love the rich color and their sparkle there's a few things people should be aware of before you buy them. First thing being you need to color from the inside and work your way out because they're going to require a little extra time to dry. If you color like this, you can avoid smearing your work as I've done many times because I forgot to take my own advice. The ink is darker than what I have been using in a "normal" gel pen. The ink is also alot smoother to lay down color too. I've never had a pen clog or skip. They do run out quickly so I'd order more than one set at a time. If you have discovered how to layer ink, they make excellent background colors which is exactly what I buy them for when I can remember to keep my hands to myself. The ink has never been a problem with running but if you don't use them for a month or so they will start to leak around the nib. Google it if you don't know what that is. It's not a big thing to me because I usually have alot of space to color and can clean up what leaks out. Like any other pens whether they will bleed through the paper or not depends on what type of paper you're coloring on. ALWAYS USE A SHEET OF PAPER IN BETWEEN THE WIP AND THE NEXT PAGE! I use 2 pages just to be extra safe. I hope I've addressed all the nit picky things people love to usually complain about and you will try these anyway. I read reviews to get an over all sense of the product and then make up my own mind if it's something for me. So instead of living life based on others opinions, why not instead try experiencing things for yourself? Who knows what you've been missing? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love my mold. Excellent quality and customer service! This was my second purchase. My first one has been well used and shows no signs of wear and tear. I love that the lid fits inside as this makes all four sides nice and smooth without having to trim. This order arrived with smaller interior dimensions than described, which for my recipes, would leave me with a pint of soap leftover. I immediately contacted Toughtimbers and they responded quickly and resolved my issue beyond my expectations! In the future, I will confirm the dimensions prior to placing my order and, if necessary, will custom order from them. I love their molds and their customer service and support will definitely keep me coming back. Both orders arrived before the estimated date as well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Limited "realistic" application in air plant beach terrarium, but might work with other themes. Not bad. Using it for an air plant beach themed terrarium. Not so realistic looking for most of the pieces. However, for those doing other themes, it might work out great, such as a rain forest scheme.
Pros:
-nice variety
-rich color
-nice package
-not to many shreds or pulverized pieces
Cons:
-limited use after all for beach theme.
- Both the package and reviews indicated that the product is a bit colorfast, so I was fully aware of the bleeding nature of the colors so I keep it dry. So far so good.
Nice idea, but at the end of the day, I couldn't find a way to make it look natural enough my air plant terrarium, and only used a few of the pieces in the end, so I have an essentially full bag still. guess that means I should get some more terrariums. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Variety of colors and shapes, thicker than most play dough cutters. This set of 26 play dough or cookie cutters comes with a variety of different animals, colors and shapes. To give you an idea of what a body could include I will tell you what mine contained.
Yellow - 6
My package had a 4 yellow solid Cutters which were a rabbit, chicken, train and a caboose. It had two yellow open Cutters one was a tree and the other one was a random animal face shape.
Green - 6 pieces
It contains four solid green ones, which were 1 bulldozer, lion, bear and a motorcycle.
It had to open green Cutters one was a bunny and the other was a horse.
Blue - 6 pieces
For solid blue ones which included one dog, airplane, pig and a robot.
To open blue ones which included one star and one butterfly.
Pink - 6 pieces
It contains 4 Solid pieces one was an elephant, car, boat and some small animal Maybe a pig ( it didn't look like the other pig).
To open one's one was a gingerbread man and the other one was a circle.
Plastic knives - 3 pieces
1 solid green one and two blue ones with holes.
Conclusion - conclusion they are cute for playdough, but you couldn't really use the solid ones for cookies they would be too hard to scrape out and keep the shape. It's a good variety and it looks like you get 6 of each color. The solid pieces are very thick and aren't easily breakable by little hands.
You can sprinkle a little corn starch inside of the Cutters they keep the playdough from sticking to them.
*****Disclaimer*****
I received this product at a discounted rate or free in exchange for product testing and review. I am under no obligation to provide a positive review and received no incentives, compensation or rewards for doing so. I am not affiliated with this company or seller in any way and I did not promise to write a positive review when the offer was made.
This disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission Guidelines on Testimony and Advertising. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Horrible Waste of Money. I can't stress how terrible this product is. I'm in an art and design competition and need to cast an item in clear resin. I made a fantastic rubber mold, and bought this product to clear cast my item. I read other customer's reviews on this product and saw that there was a possibility of some errant bubbles and to be honest, I was OK with that.
The first disappointment was that the 2, 8oz bottles I received were only 75% full.
I made sure to mix thoroughly and slowly-- and pour very slowly in order to have as few bubbles as possible. A few bubbles wouldn't ruin the project-- but what would ruin the project is if the resin bubbled up like a volcano; and unfortunately that's what happened. The resin quite literally bubbled with white frothy bubbles expanding and multiplying.
I would not recommend this product.
(In the photo I uploaded, I'm trying to cast a light bulb in the resin-- this photo was taken once I'd already thrown the mold / light bulb into the garbage-- hence the crinkling of the mold. This photo is merely to show the bubbling surrounding the bulb.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice scales for a classy looking working knife. Bought 6 pairs of these for folding knife kits. I was ambivalent due to the minimal info in the product description and the low price at the time ($6.75), but I was very pleased with what I got.
Each pair of scales is book matched and has pencil marks on the sides to keep them matched up. The cuts are somewhat rough but the surfaces can easily be flattened with a belt sander, or even just by hand with a sanding block and 120 grit sandpaper.
The grain figure is good for the price, not presentation or exhibition grade, but still attractive and appropriate for a knife that's intended to both look good and get used. The figure really comes out with some linseed oil. The attached pic showing all of them has one of each pair dry un-oiled (left) and with oil (right). In the other pic the oiled one is also sanded. Of the 6 pairs I ordered two looked really great (upper right), three were about average (bottom row), and one I think was a little sub-par (upper left).
Overall I think it was a fair trade-off at the $7 price. For the new $11+ price I would expect more. There are sites selling presentation grade Curly Walnut scales for ~$13 each.
UPDATE: about 1 year later, I finished the project I bought these for- six knife kits as groomsmen gifts. I am very happy with them! Pictured below. They came out a little better than expected just based on the appearance of the blank scale. Two of the 6 sets I received came out truly gorgeous looking (IMO!). I would also say that as an entry level knife maker, black walnut is a great choice. It is one of the softer hardwoods and is very forgiving when it comes to sanding- if you move up a grit too early, you still won't be sanding forever. i had no problems with the consistency, integrity or thickness of the wood. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I GOT TWO. When I first discovered Amazon, I had an old Box Cutter of the 1950's vintage that had been my Father's, plus I had a heavy metal green one that I had picked up at Lowe's for two or three dollars somewhere along the road of my life. One day, I saw these nifty little Slice Safety Cutters with a Ceramic Blade and decided that it would be a nice thing to have.
You see, there was a time when I did not open the door to a stack of boxes at my front door almost every day of the week. But then, I had a surgery, which did not go so well, so I had another AND that didn't resolve my problem either. So, of course, the doc said..."Well, let's try something a little different" and the next thing I knew, two more surgeries had gone by the boards. During that period of time, I became acquainted with Amazon. Indeed, I discovered that my every NEED and Want could be solved by something in a box saying Amazon. This was no trouble at first, as I had two box cutters.
But, you know how it is, you open a box, lay the cutter down, get out the item, wander off to put the items away...THEN, because you are no longer 18, you think of a couple of other things that need doing where those items went, and pretty soon, you forget what you came for and what you are doing about Anything. AND, OH BY THE WAY, WHAT DID I DO WITH THE BOX CUTTER?
Having become very savy about Subscribe and Save as the surgeries went by, I began to see the wisdom and poetry in using this method of keeping things in order. Going out was quite difficult. So now, cleaning supplies, food, snacks, cat food, litter and all the necessary items for day in and day out living arrive at my door on a scheduled basis. BUT WHAT DID I DO WITH THE BOX CUTTER?
So, I saw this safe, nice looking little cutter and I thought, "Gee, that would fit right in my pocket. I wouldn't forget where I laid the cutter." So, I ordered one and a beautiful little blue cutter arrived two days later. I put it to use right away. It slid through the Amazon tape like greased lightning. I did not internally shudder thinking I might slice my thumb off with my Dad's old, black, antique cutter which was held together by masking tape. Nope. A bright new blue cutter for me.
It cut through the tape, then the wrapping, then the wrapping that had been around the wrapping. It sliced through the cardboard box holding the whole mess together. It cut through the clear tape as well as the brown tape. It cut through the fragile boxes that held jewelry, and whipped through the heavy ones that held cat food and toilet paper. I had no quarrel with it at all. Then Christmas arrived with an onslaught of gifts to be given to others. OH DEAR, WHERE IS THAT BOX CUTTER?
Just to be safe, I ordered another and this time a green one arrived. It too sliced through everything in its path...UNTIL...WHAT DID I DO WITH???
Well, With four cutters, an xacto knife and a full set of knives in the kitchen, I made it without ordering more. And I was/am very happy with these cutters. They will cut through anything.
But, they have a few drawbacks. With a blade cutter, I can slice down the middle of a box, then hit the taped corners with the blade and the box pops open. It is almost one fluid movement. But the Slicer is better at Slicing than at Dicing. It does not have the lenght necessary for it to be weilded to snicker snack through a job. Because of its small size, I have to cut the box open, stop, reposition, do a corner, reposition, do another corner...etc. I have never managed to become dexterous with it. If I have a number of small items to open and I can sit down and take my time, it works wonderfully. But for big, quick tasks, it is a liability. I am pleased that I can slip it in my pocket. Just because I'm a girl, doesn't mean I cannot use, or do not need a box cutter. I do. I need several. When I loose it, I frequently find it in my pocket, which is not true of the others. AND, it is safe. My friends, who are scared to death of the sharp box cutters, use this with great aplomb. What it does, it does well, but it is just NOT as handy as a big box cutter.
I would say it is a niche tool. It is great for some things and some people when other things don't work. But it does not take the place of, nor, does it measure up to, the old, duct taped 1950's, regular, black box cutter. It just does not have the finesse.
So, I will give it 4 Stars. It is a wonderful, safe idea. Children can use it and their Mom's won't go grey. I can sit at the dining room table and piddle with it for hours. It is a great niche item. BUT, it is NOT a "better Mousetrap." It is just a different, cuter, prettier, friendlier one. I use it almost every day, but would never give up the one of my Father's that I treasure, because, in the long run, his is better. This is good, but there is Better. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Stanley-10-099-6-Inch-Classic-99-Retractable-Utility-Knife/dp/B00002X204/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Stanley 10-099 6-Inch Classic 99 Retractable Utility Knife</a>!
So, depending on what you need, who is going to use it, and what you are going to cut, this may or may not be your best tool. I like it. I use it. And, I recommend it for certain uses, but not all. It is a great Niche Toy. So you decide. Is this for you? Is this for your Child? As usual, the experts will tell you. Be sure you have the right tool for the right job!!!!!!!!!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good quality & price. This stuff worked really well for our purpose! And you get a LOT of it - much more cost effective than buying a bunch of small bags from the craft store. We used it to fill the planter boxes for our manzanita branch centerpieces at our wedding. This stuff really helped - it almost looked like grass :)
It is dyed - normally it's a light brown color rather than this vibrant green. When I was pulling it apart and using it, I did get my fingers stained green a bit. And they have a very strong smell - kind of like the smell of a farm. We just let it air out for a bit and it was fine.
One minor annoyance was that it has a lot of dirt and stuff that falls off of it. We had a LOT of dirt and little pieces of moss all over our floor by the time we finished making our centerpieces.
But overall, it's good quality, very pretty, and a seriously unbeatable price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very cool, the swivel is very handy and it gets in and out of teeny places without making a mess of whatever you're cutting. Works well, it's a little hard to get used to, but after a bit of practicing it does really swivel and cut well. It's very precise and the blade is tiny, yes, of course I expected it to be tiny, it's just so odd once you actually hold this Swivel Knife in your hands.
Don't get frustrated at first though, I was able to control it right away, however my husband was trying to use it like he usually does with his regular craft/hobby knives. He got very frustrated proclaiming it didn't work until I took it from him and cut out exactly what he was cutting in half the time with the Swivel Knife. I was then kicked out of the workshop for the rest of the day, and instructed to take the malfunctioning knife with me.
However, later, my husband came and asked me to show him how to hold it, and to teach him to cut correctly with it. I saw a lot of reviews prior to buying this where people said they didn't like the way it cut or that it didn't swivel correctly. I have a sneaking suspicion that those people were having the same problem I did at first, and that my husband had. It does show you on the package that you DO NOT hold it like a regular craft/hobby knife. Also, if you look at the way the sharp point hits the cutting surface in conjunction with the way you're supposed to be holding it (illustrated on the packaging) it was enough for it to instantly click into my head "Ooooh I'm stupid!" and adjust my grip and pressure and suddenly, this little knife really did rotate 360 degrees, and really is totally awesome!!!
Now don't get me wrong, you don't have to relearn how to breathe here... just have to stop the urge to cut on an angle. It's not like using chopsticks versus a fork even ... very simple stuff, just have to realize it ... Oh and make sure you throw in an "I told you so!!" if you spouse has problems too, that's my favorite part! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cute. That's all. I thought Singer was a good sewing brand and that I couldn't possibly go wrong with these scissors. PLUS, the pink and white can get my little sewing students a bit excited to work... very cute color. So I went ahead and ordered 4 sets. After using them a few times, 2 of them started becoming dull. I had other scissors and these became the least ones to be picked up. These cannot cut denim at all, not even jersey or cotton knit. After 6 months, the big scissors are now totally useless. I tried to sharpen them but no success. Maybe I can just use them to cut paper, but I haven't tried. The small ones are still okay as they are only used to cut thread, but they are not the sharpest either. So I give this 1 star only for cuteness. I'm just sad that I bought 4 sets and I can't even return them because I live all the way in the Philippines. I guess this is one of those things you just charge to experience. Note to self: only buy scissors that you really get to try before you pay for it. And it doesn't matter what brand. The best fabric scissors I am using so far are the ones I bought from Japan Home which sells everything for PhP88 (about USD $2). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Flimsy. I originally gave these a good review because they appeared to be good quality. Well, I threw them in my personal bag(s), all 3 of them, and they just never got used. I always used some of my old favorites. As fate would have it, there 3 incidents in a row that, through a series of unfortunate events, caused me to have to use these. All three pair met the same fate with only one use!! The rivet that holds them together popped loose causing them to fall apart. Not a good event on the side of the road in the middle of the night. I flung them into the field next to us and went back to the medical supply store to buy my replacements.
If you only intend for them to be a true emergency single use item, buy them. If you need them regularly, or intend to use them more than once look elsewhere. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A Cheap Knock Off of the Real Deal - These are NOT X-Acto Knives. The handles are small and cheaply made. The blades are less than half the thickness of real X-Acto knife blades and are as a result, VERY flimsy. I'm sure the metal is also of very low quality and won't hold its edge/sharpness for very long. I measured my X-Acto blades at 0.65mm thick and these flimsy things measure 0.36, just a little more than half as thick. THAT'S why they're so flimsy.
C'mon folks, we're not talking about a huge price difference here!!! Spend just a few more dollars and get real X-Acto knives. I'd already opened this set so can't return it and had to spend the money again to buy an actual X-Acto set. Learn from my mistake. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great sunscreen. I bought this to use as sunscreen during a desert festival because I really don't like the greasy feeling liquid sunscreen gives me. I've never had such good sunscreen! I only had to apply it once in the morning and it lasted all day and I usually burn so quickly! It leaves a white powdery look on your skin which I think looks cool so I don't mind it. I passed it around to everyone in my camp to use and there was still so much left over by the end of the weekend and that was just with one bottle. Washed off easily, didn't have much of a smell. Was kind of hard to get off my clothing but I was in the desert and everything was dirty anyways so again, I didn't mind.
Will definitely be buying again in the future. Unless your skin is sensitive to powders I highly recommend it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Heed my Warning. I was really hopeful because of the great things I have heard about KnitPicks products. I ordered this despite the negative reviews because I trusted the name. I was so wrong. Right out of the box the piece to transform it into a handheld device was missing. That was not a big deal to me because I didn't plan to use it that way so I set it up anyway. The first two cakes I wound were left over red heart super saver yarns and they came out great. Next I tried a lion brand yarn and it was a total disaster. It was not coming out right and kept slipping and getting caught around the bottom. Frustrated, I tried a few more yarns and none were any better. One of my baby yarns even flew off the top and got tangled into a huge mess. I wish I never bought this. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Art cards with green theme. I bought this postcard book at the San Jose Museum of Art on my recent trip back home and I loved it so much that I wanted it in every color. The only one they had at the museum gift shop was this green one and I have yet to look through the others but based on this one I will definitely purchase the others. There are 26 cards total, meaning each card costs about 40 cents. I spent one dollar on a postcard reproduction of one of the pieces in the gallery so this is a good price. There are two wonderful cards by Van Gogh (who happens to be my favorite painter so I might be a bit biased) and two by Ando Hiroshige but all the other artists featured only have one piece in the book so there is a wide range of styles and subject matter. Most of the cards are of oil paintings but there is one picture of a Tiffany lamp and another beautiful watercolor and two or three pastels. Wonderful collection and the theme of green ties these seemingly different pieces together very well. I am debating if I want to send these off or keep them for myself. Super nice quality cards too. The only thing you should be aware of is if you are buying it to keep it in book form and look through, after about the third time I flipped through cards started coming loose so you would want some other way to store them if you are a collector or something. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not a bad kit. This kit did exactly what I wanted it to do: give me an idea of how to work with Kydex before I buy more expensive materials.
The kit contained an instructional DVD, a small piece of black Kydex, a larger piece of leather, 10 Chicago screws (screws that fit into a flat headed nut with a raised, threaded barrel), two metal belt clips, and some sort of metal tool whose purpose I can't divine. I think that it may be to punch holes in the leather with, but if so then it sucks.
The instructional DVD worked for me without any problems. However, it sucked. It may have been produced, directed, and edited by a grade schooler. I realize that this is not rocket science, but perhaps if you were to walk us through the entire process? Not just, "here's how to heat the Kydex, don't burn your fingers." I really would have liked to see them put together a complete holster using their own kit. I learned a lot more by doing some Google searches.
So, tools that you will need: shears (I used heavy scissors, but trauma shears should work), a Dremel tool (just an awl may suffice), some foam (to mold the Kydex, it looked like they used a supple piece of leather in the video--not the stiff piece they included in the kit--to mold the hot Kydex), a screw driver, a roll of painter's/masking tape (apparently optional, wasn't mentioned in the video, but you want me to melt a piece of plastic onto my exposed polymer gun? Uh...no. Probably safe, but I like my gun. I used 3M masking tape. It rocked), and a heat source. In the video and most tutorials on the Web a heat gun is the way to go, I got one at Home Depot for about $30. But, one tutorial suggested just heating the Kydex in an oven.
The amount of Kydex they included in the kit is not much. Yes, it would be enough for one holster for most hand guns, but is still close. I made a pocket holster for my little bity P3AT (a very small .380 pistol) and had a piece of Kydex left over that is little bigger than a business card. The Kydex is molded to one side of the gun and the leather is for the back of the holster and the Chicago screws hold everything together. At least, I think that is how it goes. It would have been nice if they covered that in the video.
Anyway, it was just what I was looking for in terms of an introduction into a new hobby. The Kydex really was easy to work with--I reheated and started over twice without a problem. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not what I had hoped for. I bought this to use as a DIY improvement for a well-used and slightly dinged up mini-fridge. I measured and applied the strips to cover the entire surface and it looked great. I expected it to be strong and sturdy (that's what duct tape is, right?), but unfortunately, it began falling off the fridge within just a couple of weeks. The surface of the fridge should have been easily conducive for adhesion, and I had prepped it to be clean, dry, and slightly "rough" to give the tape something to hold onto, so I can only assume the product isn't meant for long-term adhesion in this method. I'm sure this might be fine for other uses, but for me it wasn't what I was hoping for. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent bath bomb mold. I bought these so that I could start making my own bath bombs. I have some skin issues that make most store-bought products undesirable. The molds themselves are well made and easy to use. I like that they are nesting so I can build layers in the bath bombs. Although the molds do not hold together it is unnecessary as bath bomb recipes hold together very well. The largest size makes for your average bath bomb size in stores and the smaller ones are great for my little girls who use much less water in the tub. The aluminum prevents any sticking and it is easy to pop the bath bombs out of the molds without denting them in anyway. I highly recommend them if you are looking to make your own bath bombs. They are easy to use and also easy to store due to the nesting aspect of the set. I received this item at a discounted rate in exchange for an honest review.<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Set-of-3-Aluminum-Bath-Bomb-Molds/dp/B01B8CRYS4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Set of 3 Aluminum Bath Bomb Molds</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Maybe I've found my new adhesive. After reading reviews here and on craft supply websites, I have this a try. I do love it, but I've only used it for a month so I can't testify to longevity. I was looking for a new adhesive because as I was rearranging scrapbook pages (some up to 15 yrs old) on which I used my fave adhesive, Tombow Mono permanent, some of the photos were loose. One thing that is a little annoying is that it appears to be scored, allowing application on a slight curve, but that also makes it difficult to apply a tiny bit. I guess I shouldn't be trying to use it for that anyways. Also, and this is most likely a user issue, I keep trying to use it upset down. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worthless Junk. If you feel a need to fill your tool box with useless tools, then these are the perfect chisels for you. The blades are ground as if no one gave a poop about symmetry. The angles on the blades are so steep that you would be lucky to carve butter with them. The handles are super cheap, and I doubt you could actually hit them with a mallet without them breaking. They do come in a nice flappy-plastic carry case--but when mine was shipped, the chisels had poked through the carry case rendering it as useless as the chisels. RETURNED--and good riddance! I'll buy a grinder and sharpen a couple of screw drivers if I want something as shoddy as this chisel set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice utility, but you will probably forget it in the end. These series of cutters just recently went into distribution around where I lived within the last two months, and I decided to give this one a shot. True to their words, the little slicer is pocket sized, comes with a tiny ceramic edge (looks like a buck tooth), a little magnet and a hole for a key ring, so you can easily carry it around with you wherever you go (so you know, if you just need to cut something. You never know)
The ceramic blade is very safe, I've gone as far as stabbing my hands/fingers, legs, slicing at the same appendages, and even took a bit of a risk by poking delicately at my neck. While I really don't recommend the last thing, I can say that the blade is really, safe to the touch insofar as humans go. However, buyer beware- the blade WILL scratch everything else. So be careful about the surface you're cutting on.
For instance, I thought it'd be safe to cut things on a glass table. Nope.
After this mishap, I went ahead to an empty classroom at my university. Wood top? Nope. Wall? Nope. Metal file cabinet? Nope.
If you're going to use this cutter, make sure you have something underneath it to sustain the damage, otherwise hope that what you're cutting is contained in something thick enough to absorb the cut.
Cutting is a little difficult as well- you need to hold the slicer at a precise position in order to actually cut, which gets a bit annoying near the end of the slice when your arm starts arcing up naturally. Then you panic because your perfect slice has been ruined, and if you restart you might actually be in a new location, and it won't be straight, etc etc.
I think that the idea of using ceramic blades is nice, but the way they try to implement this idea is really taking it for a stretch. It's got its uses, but it really is a limited use. Nothing I'd stick onto my key ring for sure. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
GREAT!!! DO IT. I wanted to write an honest review. I am not saying the other reviews are not honest, but my reviews for products are typically short and sweet, and I spent a lot of time researching these particular products and other reusable feminine products and would like to give back to those who helped me.
I purchased these to try them out as my first reusable panty liner/pad (whatever you want to refer to them as). I liked the price as many other products were very expensive. I liked that there were three in a pack, and that they came with a bag that I could use for the (eh hem) used ones.
I first tried these for overnight as that is typically the only time I wear a pad/panty liner. They did not move around in my underwear, and I thought the snaps were the perfect size for my body and the type of underwear I wore. There was no leakage and I was rather heavy.
Washing was very easy. Due to the part that has contact with your body being a light color, even when I put them through the wash 2-3 times you can still see a dark spot where stuff was. I am not worried about it- I am the only one seeing them.
Overall, this was a fantastic product. I also liked that the seller reached out to me via e-mail personally just to touch base. I would highly recommend this product and seller, and I look forward to purchasing more! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Lots of unexplored possibilities but so far really good. I have finally had a chance to try out this material and I must say it has some interesting possibilities. My first trial trying to repair a plastic handle on a pair of kitchen shears was less than excellent. I wrapped the material around the broken parts but it kept stretching and coming off and it took a lot of effort to finally have it stick. It was very large and lumpy, but at least the handle wasn't falling apart when I used it. I will probably try to redo it at some time.
My next experience was much better using it for what I had originally intended. I softened it and pressed it into some face molds for dolls and here is where it should excel. I pulled up detail although there were a couple of imperfections probably due to my having folded the plastic slightly. I tried hands and faces and it worked quite well. I can see where I will be able to add additionally to the head shape and shape hands to various positions. This was just for starters as I can see many possibilities which I have yet to try.
I did not give it 5 starts only because of my initial experience with it stretching out as I was trying to work with it, plus it did not adhere well to the handle I was trying to repair. I believe further experimentation and trial will improve my technique.
I really like the idea that it can be remelted if it doesn't work out right at first and also that it will allow me to soften it over and over to create one of a kind faces that I can sculpt a bit.
I am hoping to try to sculpt small creatures to see how well it works out as a sculpture medium. In the past I have used poly-clay but I really don't care for it as baking and working with it isn't all that positive and I have had pieces break because they weren't fired exactly properly. I plan to try other ways of using Thermomorph, drilling it, painting it, etc. to learn more about what I can and cannot do with it but for an initial experience I think it will be really useful. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
He had great patience with me but I wouldn't want anyone to . Be sure to read the instructions carefully and be ABSOLUTELY sure you start the spool slowly and ensure that the yard is winding on the top of the spool; not underneath. I went too quickly and got yarn into the mechanism beneath. What a mess. Kudos to the customer service gentleman I called who walked me through disassembling the top portion in order to remove about 12" of yarn from underneath. He had great patience with me but I wouldn't want anyone to have to go through this unnecessarily. If you are not used to mechanics, it will be daunting! The unit works great and just needs the operator to pay attention. (Note to self!!) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Feathers. Great quality feathers! Each pack of ten comes wrapped like in the picture. I didn't actually go through and count 10 in each pack, but I can say that the feathers are all good feathers; there's no wispy feathers or broken feathers. I'm using them to build cat toys for my cat cuz he goes through them so fast (he likes chewing on feathers). My cat doesn't have any problem chewing or playing with them, and I'm saving around $4 every 3 feathers!
If you need feathers for arts and crafts, for any reason, these are a great purchase.
It also came in sooner than I would have expected too! 2 weeks shipping, so make sure you order ahead of time! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is an heirloom - it should not be considered a toy. The 1:24 Aston-Martin DP 214 by Model Factory HIRO is exactly what you would when bringing two of the world's premier marquee's together - unquestionable excellence.
Make no mistake; this is not a toy that can be slapped together in an afternoon or two. It becomes, when given time and talent, a family heirloom - one that will proudly passed to future generations. Building experience, aptitude, dry fits, good painting techniques, etc, will all come into play during the building kit. It is robust and will not deteriorate and be spirited away into a rarely used closet, but hold a place of dignity and pride within a decor.
Unlike the age group suggested by MFH, I would personally suggest an age of 18 to 20 years before taking on such an undertaking.
With best regards, Wolf | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Bad batch, won't order this from Amazon again. I typically order from Artbeads.com and I've NEVER had an issue with the product, but this entire batch of ICE Resin has been a nightmare. I've used this product for 2 years and I know how to get around the typical air bubble issue and how to get it to cure, but I have had to waste so much resin because of air bubbles. I make jewelry and cannot send out a product with a flaw, so it's important to have a reliable component. I can't return it because it's "hazardous", so I just wasted $20, tons of time and had to scrap several pendants and buy IR at the local crafting supply store at a higher price because this didn't work. I won't buy IR from Amazon ever again...not worth the headache. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
EDIT: I USED to prefer Goo Gone. This is more like lighter fluid than Goo Gone. I'm sure it has it's uses, but for removing price tags from books, I prefer Goo Gone. This liquid evaporates so quickly that I must reapply more often. It doesn't stay on the paper long enought to soak an old stubborn label soft enough to remove easily, without separating into 2 layers of paper and adhesive. Kind of frustrating.
You think it's done the job because a corner of the label is loose, so you pick up that loose corner and...pull of the top layer of the label, leaving the bottom half WITH THE HARDENED ADHESIVE still stuck to the stupid book. SIGH. So you reapply and try again. The 3rd time, I just got my Goo Gone out. It doesn't leave oily residue, so that's good.
EDIT 9/25/17 I changed my mind. I have ruined too many books with Goo Gone's oily residue. Un-du Leaves none. I have learned that you have to keep the labels saturated, sometimes, if the sticker is old. Also, put a drop of Un-du on the TOP of the Scotty Peeler, and let it trickle under the label. That keeps the underside of the label moistened, so the adhesive dissolves faster. This is actually a superior product for working with paper items. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
If you need a turn table for your "art" then this is for you. From clay to cakes to airbrushing, this is a nice stout heavy turn table. There is even a beautiful bearing on the table to assist and ease turning. All of this in an approximately 10# package.
If you work clay or need extra grip for your airbrushing project , the textured top is great. If you are working cakes your piece of underlining parchment will still slide off easily but prevent your cake from spinning off of you need to spin your cake to decorate it.
As for spinning, there is just enough resistance to let it still spin easily but yet not spin wildly.
Now I haven't tried the weight limit, 40#, but this should be able to handle all but the most dense cake and most sculpting jobs that you will do. One last thing is that the stability and antislip ability on this table is very good also.
I bought this for my wife,who is a Chef, and she loves it and stated that it is of equivalent quality to the one she used at the resturants and bakeries she has worked at and at school she went to, that cost a whole lot more.
Hope this helps when you go looking for a turn table. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Flawed design for fresh herb use. I really like Culina products. They are generally well-engineered and manufactured with high-quality materials. They are products that last. But Culina made a mistake with this product. Essentially, these are herb cutters. You use them in the kitchen to dice fresh herbs into food while you're cooking. Most of us who have them also grow herbs in our garden. Frankly, I would not be without one. I use one almost every day. I go out to my garden, break off small handfuls of whatever herbs I need, wash them, and then use one of these five-blade scissors quickly to cut them into whatever Im cooking. Basically, I use them on basil, rosemary, chives, sage, oregano, cilantro, parsley, and dill.
When you use them on moist, fresh herbs, the cuttings often get stuck tenaciously between the bladesthe moister the leaf, the more the tiny pieces stick together and clog the scissors. Thats why better-designed five-blade herb scissors have a blade cover that also functions as a blade comb or cleaner, i.e., the end is shaped like a comb that fits perfectly between the blades of the scissors to push and pull the snipped fresh herbs out from between the scissors blades. Culina failed to provide this blade cleaner comb with their cover. Culina needs to add this function to their blade cover. Until they make that change, if you want this to cut fresh herbs, shop around here on Amazon and youll find other products just like this but with a blade cover that also function as blade combs and cleaners.
If you're planning on using these scissors for dry products like paper, they function perfectly. But with electric paper shredders everywhere, I cant see much use for this as a manual paper shredder. Oh, I thought of a use: if I wanted secretively to shred some note without other people in my home knowing that Ive done thatwell, these scissors would come in awfully handy! Shredding machines are notoriously loud.
Perhaps these scissors would also be good for dicing dried herbs. However, in our American culture, virtually all dried herbs have already been diced and packaged into spice bottles.
This is getting two stars because it is useful for shredding some thin dry things, but misleading to imply that it is useful for cutting, shredding, or snipping a large variety of leafy produce and spices such as basil, sage, oregano, cilantro, and many more. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Set with great instructions. The set arrived as promised and will be perfect for the person I purchased it for. It has complete instructions and a link to follow online that shows step by step to complete each project. One thing we did have an issue with is one of the tools was missing and had a duplicate of one of the others. It appears to be a mistake while packaging the set. I contacted Amazon and they graciously gave me options for compensation of this error. Once we purchased this correct tool we were able to start on crafting and they came out beautiful. The set has a nice variety of projects and everything you need to complete them. I discovered Tandy Leather has a store near me and the price of the set in store was $20 less. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Who are you kidding. I don't know who Teresa Collins is. A quick Google search gives me a little bit of information about her as a designer but nothing like a famous one. So I don't know why I should buy this kit just because it carries her name. I could be wrong but someone somewhere around the world might adore her and buy anything she recommends.
I don't like to give a one-star rating to anything, but have to be honest to the consumers.
So the name doesn't sell to me. How about the product? Let's start with the box. It's made of cardboard! You don't even want to keep it to store your jewelry or something else after the content is empty.
How about the content? The box is half padded, meaning half of the box it empty, just like those chocolate boxes that look big but half of the interior is all air. You call it art? Maybe a different kid of art that is not quite honest.
Quality? It says "a great way to sample various Xyron adhesives." Again I don't know who Xyron is. I picked up the first item, a 29ft double-sided High Tack Tape, and it comes with a "cardboard" dispenser. It screams quality, doesn't it? What's more important is the tape can't even roll in the dispenser. Then, when I struggled to pull out the tape the length I wanted, I couldn't even cut it because the cardboard dispenser is too soft for you to put any force on it. I had to throw the cardboard dispenser away and use the scissor.
If my daughter is still two years old, I wonder if she would be drawn to this box just because it's pink. Yes, everything is pink and that's it. The product treats you loud and clear as if you are but a two-year-old. At the manufacturer suggested price, I would say, "Who are you kidding?" | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent in every way. K&Company always brings a nice selection of papers to us, but this particular paper pack is just outstanding! First, the designs in this pack are among the best that I have seen. There is not a single sheet in this pack that I don't like. And the pages are also double-sided, with equally nice designs on each side...making it difficult to decide which side to use. And the quality of this paper is excellent...nice and sturdy and thick....yet very easy to work with. And it doesn't tear easily. It has beautiful soft colors...yet not so muted out that they appear faded. It is simply a perfect paper pack. I purchased this paper to use in a scrapbook, but I can easily see so many other uses for this paper. Thanks, K&Company for this one!!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Eh. The pros:
*The candle jars are really cute. The one I got is different from the kit pictured; it only came with two jars: a heart-shaped one and a star shaped one. I really like the jars, they are very high quality.
*You succeed at making candles.
The cons:
*NOT ENOUGH WAX. You could make one complete candle with some wax left over. You could make two half-full candles (which is what I did). You cannot make two complete candles.
*The colors are hideous. Pictured, we have some lovely pastel colors. The one I got was neon. Neon pink, orange, the most hideous shade of greenish yellow this side of 1991, bright yellow, and black. The candles I made are not attractive.
*The wax smells awful.
All in all... eh. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Looking forward to using this. This pattern offers 2 outfits, a Chinese one and a Japanese one. The pattern pieces are clearly marked for which ones are for AG and which are Slim Body. Some are for both. One thing I wasn't sure of when I got this, and will answer here if other buyers wonder, is that the pattern pieces are made of paper, not tissue like Simplicity or McCalls.
The instructions are good, especially if you've been sewing a while and have some intuition as to what to do anyway. A new sewer may have some questions. On the Carpatina website, the images behind the pictures of the pattern are what the instructions look like, with black and white photos of the work in progress.
I really like that at the end of the instructions are a few paragraphs telling the history of the outfits. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Kayak Kracked. If you have a Leaky Plastic Kayak, Hot Glue can be used to repair the crack.
I believe Plastic Kayaks are Polypropylene. (same as auto bumpers) The pros fix those with Plastic Welders. This likewise works by using Heat to melt the parts together.
Crack was 4" long. I cannot reach the crack from the inside, so this repair was carried out from the outside.
I drilled a 3/16" hole at each end (to spread the load), then beveled the edges of both holes. I opened the crack at the bottom to about 1/16" end to end. Then, I beveled both edges of the crack to a sharp edge. The bevel left the Plastic at the bottom of the crack very thin, which the Glue melted as it was applied.
I preheated the crack, let the Glue Gun get really hot, then jammed in the glue!
You'll only have one shot at this, unless you want to prep it again, so be sure your Glue Gun puts out a LOT of Glue that's REALLY HOT. I doubt that those tiny glue guns get hot enough.
I drag this kayak over oyster beds and dead coral, and the repair is holding after a year. Good luck =:^) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great 10" glue sticks. I am very happy with the purchase of the Surebonder H-810R glue sticks, I bought 5 packs!
I have used them before in the shorter 4" format and they were great for my work in electronics.
So far I've glued wires and used it to seal up buttons and enclosures for waterproofing. The glue bonds extremely well to all of the plastics I've tried.
I have even used it as standoffs for PCBs and to cover exposed pins.
While they do take a little longer to cool solid vs. the standard ones but thats a small price to pay for a much better glue.
I also like that they are truly clear and not yellow tinted like some of the other glue sticks I've used.
The 10" length is great for the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Surebonder-PRO8000A-Glue-Gun-180-watt/dp/B005SW7N28/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Surebonder PRO8000A Glue Gun, 180-watt</a> i bought.
Using the 4" pieces to put it mildly, was a massive pain!
For the price of the packs, i would recommend picking a bunch up. They should last forever and running out is a massive pain. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
DO NOT BUY. Biggest piece of crap. You will 100% regret it if you purchase this. From the very beginning the assembly instructions were difficult to understand because they were nothing but pictures. The picture shows running the yarn through all the metal loops and it won't work that way. It winds the cakes so tight that the yarn is stretched, so usually I have to wind it once from my swift, then put the cake in a bowl and try to wind it again. Areas that are metal rub plastic and even shave it off. It won't attach easily to most surfaces in my house, only my kitchen counter. If you have even the slightest rounded edge you can forget it. It shakes rattles and clacks terribly. And now it just started a new trick.. the tension somehow gets all thrown off and it will suddenly wind a ton of messy loops at the bottom of the cake. This makes it impossible to ever use it as a center pull and nearly impossible to pull from the outside. Either way you have to deal with yarn barf and tangles. My husband who is very mechanically inclines has tried to help with it but theres nothing that can be done. Its just cheap crap from China and a total rip. I honestly feel like Amazon should pull this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Mooncakes: edible works of art. I'm thrilled with these mooncake molds. The traditional patterns are gorgeous. I love mooncakes, but for anyone who doesn't know--they're a Chinese traditional pastry filled with red bean paste or lotus seed paste (the best!), eaten seasonally during a festival celebrating the Moon Goddess "Chang'e."
Part of the joy of mooncakes is the way they look. They're such a beautiful reddish brown, with a glossy sheen, and intricate imprints on the top of the pastry. I always wondered how they made those imprints---and this silicone makes it easy.
The soft-touch silicone has a velvet matte finish, and the silicone is thick enough that you can still carry the tray without spilling the contents, even when full of heavy, dense filing--but it's thin and flexible enough to turn the pastries out easily.
Mooncakes are so much more than pastries, though. They're little works of art, and carry so much meaning. I always look forward to the mooncake time of year, but now I can actually make my own. This is a five star item, and such a great find.
--Promotional sample provided for the purpose of review.--- | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for the job they were made for. Got this for Christmas after wanting to get into wood carving for a long time. Wasn't sure i made the best choice as these are very short gouges and i kept seeing long chisels in you tube videos. I got this set and the flex strop with the paste bar. after some awkward learning days in my garage and a very splintery piece of Basswood, i finally got the hang of it. these gouges are GREAT for hand carving with softer woods. tonight i really got the carving bug, and started to master the different cuts and strokes for carving. i would still be out there but my legs fell asleep. these are U.S. made, and good quality. Phiel may be the top name but i am a Flexcut fan for sure and am ordering more products from them including a chip knife and a straight draw. Good value. My only gripe is the wood case is a bit clunky to store them in. i may line it with fabric or velvet to hold them in with less clanking around. Cheers and happy carving. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
BEST CARDSTOCK I HAVE EVER USED. Best paper I have ever used! See my other review of the Ebony black. Carta Bella, please produce more colors in this great Linen line and make the available everywhere! This paper makes covering chipboard for you albums a breeze and holds up amazingly well if it has to be lifted off Scor-tape if I made a mistake. Every other paper rips to shreds if I have to quickly lift it off Scor-tape, but not this one! I highly recommend it. Yes, I'm a real person and, no, I am not affiliated with Carta Bella nor am I a retailer. Just a very happy scrapper who wants other people to know how great this card stock line is. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Lightweight, Does the Job, but Should Be Less Expensive. This winder does that it is intended to: to wind yarn into neat little "cakes." You can make the cakes as loose or as tight as you want, because you control the tension. The item is lightweight and somewhat compact. It fits securely on top of most surfaces. However, considering the cheap plastic that it's made of, it should NOT cost $50 or $26, but more like $15. The only other complaint I have is that the notch on the top of the winder (where the yarn end is held) is not deep enough to secure the yarn, so you need to use tape in order for the yarn to not unwind when you start wrapping it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works great. This works great once you get the hang of it!
I tried several other glass cutting methods before this (lighting an acetone dipped string on fire, a dremel, etc.) and couldn't get an even cut (and didn't want to spend hours sanding to make the cuts even). I saved up a LOT of bottles and wanted to get them all cut and sanded in a timely manner.
About 90% of the time, my bottles broke evenly on the score line. Some of the unsuccessful bottles broke poorly because I hadn't gotten the water hot enough at first. The others broke because I had scored the bottles more than once thinking that they hadn't scored properly the first time. Be prepared to lose a few at first while you are getting the hang of everything!
Here is how I used the scorer, which worked really well for me and saved me a lot of time and effort. After opening the box, I made sure to adjust everything on the scorer to where I needed it. Next, I boiled a huge pot of water and kept it boiling. Beside that, I had another pot with lots of ice and cold water. I scored one full circle (it will make a sound while you turn the bottle and you'll see a faint line where it has been) where I wanted to separate the glass. After this, I held one bottle at a time in the boiling pot of water until I could hear the scored area cracking. As soon as I heard that, I dunked the bottle into the ice water. Usually it separated once it was submerged into the ice water, but every now and then I would have to take it back to the boiling water and it would separate in there. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not the best. PROS:
+ decent if you need to cast a few parts (around 15 or so)
+ cheap for the volume
CONS:
- package may come improperly sealed
- material tears easily, mold doesn't hold many castings before it starts to degrade
I've stopped buying this brand because 2 of my 8 orders so far have gotten me batches that had already hardened because they were improperly sealed. Aside from that, the silicone can tear easily when removing pieces that have small details from the mold. Recommended only to those who need cheap mold making material with simple parts to reproduce. For everyone else, try the Alumilite High Strength series or other silicones. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Go for it... my bar looks great... make sure you have a torch to get rid of air bubbles. Worked Great. After reading all of the negative reviews here I was very hesitant to use the product. To gain confidence in the product and my ability to install it correctly, I mixed a cup of each and applied them to a lower shelf that isn't highly visible. After an hour the product still had about the same viscosity. So, i decided that i was going to wait overnight to make sure that it set up. Woke up this morning and the test area was pretty hard, so I decided to apply the epoxy on the bar top. I mixed a gallon per the instructions and then poured it on the top. It was really easy to spread around and get level. Note, my bar was not perfectly level and it kept oozing out of on of the corners so make sure your surface is perfectly level. I had a lot of air bubbles and blew on them to try to get them to go away. That got rid of about half of them. I then tried a little propane plumbing torch. That gave me perfect results. I would not attempt without the torch it was a life saver and gave the bar a totally professional look. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good quality but disappointing color. Other than this one I've tried the 400 series, both smooth and vellum, the 300 smooth and some Canson papers, of all this has the perfect balance of enough tooth for the graphite to hold on, but not too much to be distracting in the final drawing. It is a thick good quality paper, my problem with it it's the color, it isn't very white, in fact it is far from white, it's midway a cheap white printer paper and a 10 year old tracing paper.
If you are looking for the whitest paper, this isn't it. If you are looking for a great quality paper with a fine texture to work with graphite, regardless of the color, this is one of the best. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice paper, wish the colors were clearly labeled. As a starter pack, the colors should be clearly labeled so that I know the name of the color I want to order. I cant figure out which is which. For the most part they seem to be stacked in order (I think), but I am pretty sure I don't have Wisteria and I have an additional faded orange one that is not listed here so I don't have a lot of confidence in the label. It would also be helpful to have a page of all the other available colors included so you can see them with your eyeballs instead of on a screen. Otherwise, the paper works nicely in my Silhouette machine. It cuts very fine designs without tearing or making fuzzy pulp balls under the blade. All in all, I would order again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best Ceramic Blanket I've used. As I posted in the seller feedback area, initially, there was a small problem with my order. I was able to contact the seller very quickly (he actually called back within five minutes of me leaving a message) and he straightened everything out faster than any seller I've ever dealt with. I was under a deadline to deliver an item to one of my customers which required this item, and the seller came out of his own pocket for overnight shipment so that I could make my deadline. Excellent buying experience.
Regarding the product, I've used a number of different brands of ceramic blanket in the past, including Kaowool, Inswool, and a number of less expensive alternatives. While I've only done a couple of test firings with this product, it seems better made and sturdier than other types I've used. Specifically, the surface of the blanket is better assembled, and the weave seems tighter than on other things I've used. In the past, I've had issues specifically with the removable lids of small furnaces start to fail as the wool begins to separate with use and gradually hangs down lower, both causing cracks in the hot face (I use refractory mortar rather than cement for quicker heating), or the blanket coming unlaminated during the refractory curing process which leads to bubbles. This stuff performed a lot better and maintained its structural integrity during the curing process. Also, some other blanket that I've used tends to absorb a lot of the sodium silicate that I use as an adhesive to bind the blanket to the forge body, which means that you have to work really quickly or use more than you mean to. Alternately, some other brands do absorb it at all and make it difficult to get a uniform coat to seal it to the steel sides. This product absorbed just a enough that I could accurately figure how much sodium silicate it would take to uniformly coat a layer. Also, the wet hot face mortar adhered nicely without having to pile it on and gently spread it out or use another layer of coloidal silica on the interior. As a builder or furnaces, forges, and kilns, I think I'll be using this product for the foreseeable future. Highly recommended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works as Promised on my Baseball Hats, May Want to Dilute for Specific Application. I found this product after trying several of the starch spray products from the big box stores to stiffen up several baseball hats I washed that then became flat and shapeless. I've even tried the heavy duty starch sprays and while the hats do retain their shape with the sprays, they are very soft and flimsy and any kind of movement causes the hat shape to warp. Needless to say I wanted something a little stiffer. I was a little skeptical when some reviewers called this overpriced Elmer's glue, but I took a chance anyways. I followed some the advice of a few other reviewers and diluted the fabric stiffener with a 4 to 1 water to stiffener liquid, or 20% stiffener solution. I brushed the 20% solution onto a freshly washed white baseball hat and wasn't sure what to expect. The hat was white, so the white mixture didn't seem to discolor the hat any. The liquid went on easy enough, but it seemed almost a little too thin and just soaked into the hat fabric. I decided to wait at least 12 hours overnight to see if the hat got stiff once the liquid solution dried. I am happy to say that this morning the hat is stiff. It's not super stiff, but there is a harder texture to the hat fabric and the shape is definitely set. It's not super hard, which I'm glad I diluted the stiffener liquid prior to use. I think the liquid as is would have made my baseball hat hard as a hard hat. Overall, I'm happy with this product. Time will tell how well it holds up and if it can be washed out in the laundry. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cuts beautiful photo corners. I love adding photo corners to my greeting cards, even tho I have several other dies and punches, this cut was unique and stackable plus hard to find. I have other EK Success Paper Shaper punches and they've all worked well for several years, so I'm happy to add this one to my collection of punches.
I especially love making these corners with different color papers and stacking the top cut over the bottom for contrast. It's a small touch but they can make even more impact on my cards, as well as complimenting my color scheme used. It's those little designer touches that can make your cards even more special to those who receive them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It gets clogged up with fine glass silt down in the shaft area above the . My wife purchased a new Glastar G8 from a friend who could not continue with stained glass. It was new and still in the box. She has been using it now for about five months. My wife does about three or four projects a week ranging in size from very small (little angels), small (six inches square), medium (one foot square) and larger (one foot by two feet) and an occasional project one foot by four feet. The grinder has been clogged up twice to the point it simply will not turn. She cleans it from the top regularly... where the water reservoir is located. The first time it clogged up was after about three months use. It gets clogged up with fine glass silt down in the shaft area above the motor. I went in to the shaft area the first time it clogged up and cleaned it up, wiped it off and blew it clean with compressed air from a computer cleaning can. There did not seem to be any fine glass silt in the armature area. It worked fine for about six or seven weeks and has now clogged up again. We have now sent it to the manufacturer. They say they'll get it taken care of and send it back. We'll see what comes of this iteration. Other than this she is very happy with it. It does a good job and she likes the way it works. Not sure of the solution to keep it from clogging up. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These were easy to use and smelt exactly as I had imagine. To start I used these to make five soy candles inside tea cups, using Yaley microwavable wax.
- These were easy to use and smelt exactly as I had imagine, with one exception noted further below.
- For my purpose, I only had to use about 1-2 capfulls in each candle. Cinnamon and Vanilla were the strongest scents, both of which I can smell on the candle without even lighting it. I didn't use the Clean Cotton.
- All of the scents smell true, with neither the Vanilla or the Cinnamon having a chemical spell. The Clean Cotton smells like laundry detergent to me, but it does smell like other candles I've smelt with this scent. The Love Spell was probably the most disappointing, as it has a "fake" smell to me. However, I feel this is unavoidable, because unlike the first two it is an obviously manufactured scent, so it is never going to smell like an existing flower or other natural essence. It still smells very nice, but it is the faintest of the scents and I'm sure I didn't use enough in my candle - in the future I'd probably double what I did for Vanilla and Cinnamon.
- I have NOT burnt them yet, as these are presents so I can not advice on how well the scent is released, however as I noted the Vanilla is easily smelt without having lit the candle (and it smells delicious!). I will edit my posting if I later find the smells don't burn well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Bottle Cutter. This arrived very quickly and well packed. There are a lot of adjust to accommodate different size bottles. This is easy to use and the instructions are clear. The reason for 4 stars is because the adjustments do not move very easily even with the adjustment screws very loose (almost to the point of being all the way out. I this that the notches that ride in the adjustment slot are a little big and that is making the adjustment difficult.
I have only used it two times so far and it makes a very clean, straight score line ( I have not been successful in getting the cut pieces to separate, but I assume that is my lack of experience rather than the cutter). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awful burnt, chemical, smell. I was willing to take a gamble on this, despite the negative feedback about the terrible smell. It seemed like there were enough positive reviews, that I believed that the bad smelling packages must have been bad batches. I was wrong. As soon as I opened the package I smelled something awful. It can only be described as a burnt, chemical smell. There is no way that this is 100% pure organic beeswax, as the description states. This will be returned before it stinks up my whole house, and I will be buying from a different seller. If you are thinking of taking a gamble and trying this in the hopes that you get a "good batch", I would advise you to just look elsewhere. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I think the 3 colors I ordered are very pretty. The colors are vibrant and the quality is . I just received the "sweet dusk" set of 3 washi tapes a few minutes ago and immediately noticed they are smaller than I had expected. I use the Scotch Brand washi tape regularly and each roll was smaller than the Scotch roll but, they match up in size with other brands I've ordered. Ive included a photo of a roll I have not used compared with the Scotch roll that I have used a decent amount. Also, I used about 10 inches of the white tape, which seemed to be a significant amount of the roll considering that is approximately how much I would use each time I use the tape. This can be seen in the photo with the three rolls stacked together. That being said, I think the 3 colors I ordered are very pretty. The colors are vibrant and the quality is good. I use wash tape to decorate my planner and they work just as well as other brands I've used. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for preserving a live edge on a slab of wood. I bought some cedar slabs with live edges from a well know online auction site and didn't want to sand down the edges. Did a little research and saw a recommendation for the Mod Podge outdoor. I was a little skeptical, especially after I opened the container and saw what looked like standard wood glue, but this stuff is great! Dries clear and can be layered. I've seen complaints that it can be a bit tacky, but I can't say that I experienced that. The outdoor only comes in a glossy finish, but it was recommended for the preserving the life edge - can't say I know for sure why. It's really great stuff and now I'm looking forward to trying some of the other Mod Podge varieties for different projects. One thing I noticed is that buying two 8-ounce containers was cheaper than buying the 16-ounce container - worth keeping on eye on if you're shopping here for this. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love, Love, LOVE the red lines. I have just received a Cricut machine that I bought in order to do nice crafts. One of the main reasons I bought it was to help out my sisters wedding (I'm Maid of Honor) and eventually do my own wedding one day. Well, my first first project was doing vinyl on a wine glass. This transfer paper was SO EASY TO USE! I LOVE THE RED LINES! Seriously, the red lines helped me make straight cuts so I didn't waste any material. It's a tad expensive, so with the red lines marking the inch, I can cut any size I need without wasting any. Also, the size of his transfer paper is perfect for what I made. My sister loved my wine glass so much, she wants me to make them as wedding favors for the guest! I'm definitely ordering this paper again when I run out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Better Than Well Known Name Brands. In my opinion these glue runners are better than the more expensive ones you can purchase at most craft stores. I was a big fan of Elmer's Glue Runners before discovering these at Craft Warehouse on sale for $1 each. I was apprehensive, but being on the tight budget I was on at the time I decided to give these a go... I am so happy that I did! In my opinion these stick better than the majority of the well known brands and are just as easy to use. You get the same amount of tape that you do in the well known name brand ones as well. These are a fraction of the cost (Elmer's Two Pack is $7.99 where I live) but the same great quality! I would highly recommend to fellow scrapbookers and card-makers! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Reasonable for use with snacks but NOT recommended for liquids. Also not terribly attractive. <div id="video-block-R3MAAZCJBA8O08" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/D1x5mCGV2zS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91STKN8xzjS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I received this product free for review but as always, despite receiving a free product I'm perfectly candid in my review. See my video for the real details but the highlights are:
* Total liquid capacity with comfort is about 10 ounces, but due to strength problems I would NOT recommend this for liquids.
* Bowl is about 36mm deep and 6 inches across
* Not terribly attractive externally. Lots of weird wrinkles.
PS: I hope my review was helpful. If it was not, then please let me know what I left out that you'd want to know. I always aim to improve. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent for the price. I searched several places, including local stores to find just the right trays for my projects. I read the reviews on this one and several said because it was stapled on the bottom it was not that sturdy. That was not my experience. I thought this tray was well made. Yes I did have to sand the handles a bit, but no big deal as I was going to stain and paint them and knew I probably had a bit of prep work. I used them to glue in wine corks on the bottom then fit a piece of plexi glass over the top of them. I gave them as gifts at Christmas and everyone loved them. They turned out well and really one just can't beat the price of these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
First and Last transfer paper I've ever used. Worth every penny. For the people that have gave this a negative review, I don't know why. This is great transfer paper. I could do without the grid but, it is what it is.
I got the 12x12 paper and I'm happy with it. At first I wanted the 6" paper, but I've been doing jobs that have all been over 6", so I'm actually happy with the bigger paper. I will be ordering the biggest rolls they have because if I find something that works, why switch.
I highly recommend this to anyone that does vinyl for cars, home, or whatever you use it for. Just make sure you squeegi the vinyl so there's no bubbles. Take it off with a nice evenly pull and if you see something is sticking to the paper, you can put back on. Just be mindful when installing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The ONLY Scissors For Cutting Rubber. I am an avid rubber stamper who buys a lot of unmounted rubber stamps. As a result, there is a lot of rubber cutting and trimming to do in order to mount the stamps myself. Before I discovered these scissors, I purchased a pair of professional surgical scissors at nearly $60 that were recommended to me by numerous unmounted stamp sellers as the best available for cutting/trimming rubber. When those became a bit dull, I decided to try these since the price was lower than getting my "good" scissors sharpened. How I wish I would have tried these sooner! I don't have the hand fatigue using these that I did with the others, and they have stayed sharp for a long time. Any bit of residue that sticks to the blades during cutting is easy to wipe off with a baby wipe. I would recommend these for many craft applications, not just cutting rubber. They have come in handy for my husband's woodworking hobby and for my Mother's sewing and quilting as well. If you try them, I'm sure you'll never want to be without them again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Mona Lisa Wonder Paint Jars. I had been using Lowe Cornell brush (LC) cleaning jars for over 30 years, but alas they were discontinued. So, I was forced to find another alternative and these Mona Lisa jars were the answer. I prefer these Mona Lisa cleaning jars over the LC now. I am a multi media artist and so for my softer brushes that I use to paint on china, I take the bottom wire buffer OUT to clean sable brushes and insert a sponge round with a moppy part of the sponge to clean the softer brushes that cannot withstand the metal grid this comes with.
However, for the acrylic brushes or oil brushes for painting I sometimes use, the boar bristle brushes, the metal grid is the best that is included with this jar. It cleans these types of brush faster with the metal grid and there is not as much residue as there had been when I used the LC, that had a sponge bottom and a mop like attachment to clean your softer brushes. You may also improvise by taking a paper towel and folding in 5 times and put it down on the bottom if you are using turpentine to clean. I prefer terpenoid that is easier on my allergies.
I also like the fact that the container itself is larger than the LC jars were. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
You need this candle making kit in your life. I have been interested in making my own candles for years but always thought that it would be too hard or too messy. This kit proved me wrong! It included everything I needed to make 4 tea lights, a jar candle and a large votive style candle. Also, they included a thermometer, fragrance and coloring for the wax. The instructions make the process so easy to understand and follow, once I read them I felt silly for being so hesitant to try candle making years ago! The instructions even gave me a handy tip on how keep the wick centered if the wax was moving it, to put a pencil or similar item with the wick between it, it worked great, all my wicks are right where they should be. The color looks very dark when you pour the wax into the candle holders, but really lightens up upon drying. I'm burning one right now and am enjoying the pear scent, it's quite lovely and not overwhelming at all. I intend on purchasing more wax and other ingredients to continue to make my own candles at home using this amazing kit. If you can make a cup of tea you can make your own candles with this kit. I am for sure going to get several of these gifts for friends and family for birthdays and holidays. I can't recommend this kit enough!
I was provided a sample for review and I do not promise a good rating in return, nor am I affiliated with this company or compensated in any way. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It's just okay. I bought this because I'm interested in learning about leather crafting. If I would have spent about 5 minutes researching, I would not have purchased this kit. First, I paid nearly $60 for it and when I priced out the individual items, I found I could have done SO much better if I had bought them instead of this kit. Second, the box and the description both say this kit comes with 5 projects. Not so! It comes with 3 actual projects: coin purse, ID wallet, and key fob, and 2 round "practice pieces" of leather. Also, in the picture it shows a basket weave pattern on the round piece behind the round piece with a flower. You do NOT get the basket weave stamp with this kit and there are no instructions for making that weave with the tools you do receive.
What you actually get with this kit is as follows:
6 stamping tools- Z-V407, Z-B701, Z-P217, Z-A104, Z-S706, and Z-C431
a wooden mallet
a swivel knife, leather strop, and jeweler's rogue
a sponge
a 4.4 ounce bottle of Eco Flo Super Shene
a small roll of tracing film
kit for ID wallet
kit for key fob
kit for coin purse
2 practice pieces of leather
and some instructions
It seems like there should be more for $60 (considering there are stamping packs of 20 stamps for less than $20 all over Amazon), BUT this is a good start. The instructions are pretty clear, the projects are ready to be put together, and they're easy to do. There is something to be said for being able to open the box and have a finished project in less than an hour and that is why I gave it 3 stars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
great entry level laser engraver. <div id="video-block-RL4ZOTVW307TU" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B1ddUvgRzJS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81%2BbO%2B-g56S.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> Laser engraving is a new interest that I have and this model is a great entry level learning tool to feed the passion.
I will say that I did have a few issues installing the software for the burner. The software and the sight say to disable your Antivirus software (which is always scary) so I used my older laptop and took a chance. I downloaded the software and ran it through a couple of virus checkers and they flagged it because it is a driver and needed permission to make the changes for it. Once installed I was off and running in no time.
The print area is on the small side but it works very well and has very crisp and fine details.
You will need to make a few adjustments here and there, such as adjusting the print speed and fine tuning the laser focus, which is made very easy with the focusing ring attached to the laser head. This is easy to do and is determined by the materials you are using and the quality of the image you are trying to achieve.
This is a great way to get into the field of laser engraving, burning, or cutting as a beginner. This engraver will not cut through anything heavier than paper or some card stocks on slow settings but it does a great job burning an image (stock or custom) onto quite a few surfaces. A quick search on YouTube will give you a million different projects that you can do with this size of engraver.
Overall this is a good entry level laser burner and a good way to get started with. I suggest trying this one if you are curious about the concept of laser burning or engraving on a budget.
*I received this product at a reduced cost for providing a fair review. My family loves testing and reviewing new products. We know the importance of an honest review because we too, look to reviews to decide whether a product is right for us. All products are tested and used by someone in my family and I always provide an honest opinion of the product. I hope my review was helpful. If so, please take a second and click the 'helpful' button below so that other's will be able to find it more easily.
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Black light candles here I come. I purchased this to make some candles. I first brought out the black light to see if they really do give a glow in the light. Yes they do and it is wonderful I will purchase more of this in the next few weeks. I love to make candles and am always looking for a way to make them different. These should make nice gifts to give to people that have black lights. I would say if you are looking to make some candles for people that have black lights then look no farther you will not be disappointed. I have made some candles with glow in the dark powder and they are great (I don't put wicks in them and they are safe to use around pets) . | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
a strong double sided adhesive. I like this product very much... it has an extremely strong adhesive. In fact, once it is positioned, it tears the paper if I try to adjust it. So I am careful to put it where I want it initially! I love the very thin width (.25) which is quite useful for papercrafting, but am also impressed that it is offered in multiple widths, and hope to purchase varied sizes.. The paper backing is a must for me (although occasionally slightly difficult to remove. Once I get it started, though, it always p[eels right off with no trouble) because I often make envelopes that I sent to other people, and I ant to apply sealing adhesive, but I want the person to whom I send the envelope to be able to seal it later. The roll is generously sized. The only reason I give it four stars instead of five?... I need it to come in a cardboard or plastic sleeve with a tiny cutting blade on it. I've had another brand that was not as strong as this adhesive, but had a cardboard box/cutter which made applying a breeze... it rolled off neatly and evenly and I cut it where I stopped needing it. Then I could remove the paper backing or not, as I chose. With this I tear first and then apply. Works fine but not AS smoothly as with an applicator.
If you need a strong double sided adhesive, try this!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Use to redecorate Jr. Notebooks for gifts. You cannot go wrong with these 3-D Embossibilities folders. I am slowly collecting them all and I haven't found a dud yet. This one I use by taking satiny cardstock and cutting in half. I use a gold rubber stamp ink pad over it for metallic effect, (make sure you use your water spray bottle with a drop of dawn in it on your paper before you emboss to prevent tearing of thick paper and allow the ink to properly transfer) I remove the metal spiral off of 5x7 notebooks and glue the embossed cardstock onto the front. I then crumple a like color 20lb paper over three times then cut to size for the backing to hide the inside edges of the cardstock that has been glued over the edge. I re-insert the wire back onto the front and then give them as token gifts to friends for any occasion, as well as my own uses. This one has a large area to print a title on the front. Makes the best notebook yet! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
What you need to know for this 2 inch mold. One problem with this mold is the lack of instructions on how to use this mold. I wanted to include how to use these molds with this review. One things that must be understood before purchasing this mold is that it is made of a type of silicon type rubber and will have to be cut off the candle or soap with a very sharp thin bladed knife such as a razor blade or fillet knife. I used it for candle making.
1. Run the wick through the bottom of the mold using a large eye carpet needle
2. Secure and center the wick to the pouring area (top of the mold)
3. Casting temperature of the wax should not exceed 170 degrees F, I poured the wax for my candles at 165 degrees F
4. Let cool and top off as wax shrinks
5. Cut Mold down two opposite sides until candle can be removed freely. The mold should not be cut all the way to the bottom.
6. Candle is very small this Rose candle measures 2 inches tall
7. Use rubber bands that are snug but not tight, the rubber bands should only be snug enough to hold the mold together without deforming the interior of the mold.
8. These molds do not have a long life expectancy, after three uses the interior details are already showing signs of discoloring and slight deterioration to detail
9. Clean the molds with soap and water between uses, otherwise dirt and old wax will build up and affect detail.
I like these molds for novelty purposes, but would loved to have had some idea of what was involved and size of finished candle before I purchased. Overall it wasn't as bad as I initially had thought it would be, but I hope this helps someone else when they buy this product. The price is very reasonable. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Use 'em daily. I'd HAD IT with shredders breaking down and wearing out. These scissors provided a good alternative, and despite the constant annoyance of having to leaf through catalogs to make sure I've gotten every instance of my name and address removed, they are simple to use and quite sturdy. I won't be buying any more shredders!
Update after slightly more than a year of use: one handle on one pair of the two I purchased has split the plastic finger-frame. Fixed with a drop of superglue, and off we went. Have had no other problems, and continue to be pleased with the purchase. Lowered rating by one star.
Update after fifteen months of use: the handle has become irreparable, and I have had to discard the scissors. I expected more use from them, and thus have lowered my rating by a full three stars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A sturdy little thing. I bought this to punch nail polish lid labels. I painted polish onto permanent address labels, waited until dry, punched circles using this circle punch, stuck the circles on top of the bottle lids and another circle for each polish on a foam board. I've also used it for other things also involving address label circles, so total, I've punched about 1,000 thick, permanent-adhesive address label circles - and this little tiny punch is still going strong, with no signs of dulling or loosening.
I always turn it upside down to where I can see what exactly is being punched and it works just fine with this method.
I love that it has a lock to keep it closed in storage. It's already pretty small but that makes it super compact.
Love this little thing! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Does the job. I bought this to punch my Filofax Personal pages I sell in my Etsy shop. It does the job, but not very cleanly. It says 8 sheet capacity, but I don't find that to be true. If I can actually get the paper under the slot to punch, it doesn't do a clean job. Looks sloppy. I usually do around 4 pages at a time to get a decent looking punch. Not to mention there are no guides (well, there is only one where you are supposed to line up the middle of your paper - terrible!). Horrible hassle when punching lots of pages. To streamline the process, I had to tape a piece of paper on the bottom so I could line my sheets up with the paper and get consistent holes.
When I say "if I can actually get the paper under the slot," it is because paper is constantly getting caught under the middle hole on the left side. The slot is so narrow it's hard to find a tool to slide in there to push the paper out. Trying to blow through it 9 times out of 10 doesn't work. It is such a hassle when I have to get 20 orders finished to be mailed the next day at a 154 sheets a piece. Why only this side, I don't know. It drives me bonkers. Could be the paper catch is really small and not meant for heavy use. I have to empty it several times punching for one calendar.
I guess, all in all, it does its job. If you are using it to punch inserts here and there, you probably won't be bothered by any of this. I just needed a temporary solution until the rest of my craft supplies made the move where I have a heavy duty punch.
EDIT: As I said above, I only punch about 4 pages at a time. My punch broke today (January 30, 2014). One of the plastic housings around a peg cracked. It was starting to get really hard to punch at first. I kept using it, then I noticed the crack. So sad, I didn't have it that long (less than two months) and definitely didn't get my money out of it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent product! I recently bought a vintage Coach bag . Excellent product! I recently bought a vintage Coach bag from a second-hand store with scratches all over it, in a much lighter color than the bag. The leather's color was also not uniform - darker in some spots, lighter in others. At first I lightly dabbed the product on (without adding water to my mixture like the instructions say), and it was alright, but it had a dullness to it I didn't especially like. So I changed my method. First I dabbed the sponge in the color I mixed, and then I dipped it into the Clear Finish container. At this point I rubbed it gently but firmly in circles around the area I wanted to cover up. I had to do a few tries to get the color just right, but if you rub it firmly with the Clear Finish it should come off even if it's been on for a few days. Now it looks better than I ever hoped for. In most areas, it looks like it had never been scratched in the first place! And a place where there was a gouge, you can barely see it anymore (I did not use the Vinyl Adhesive though, so I cannot comment on the effectiveness of that substance).
Now my Coach bag is like new! I'd highly recommend this for an inexpensive way to fix your nice leather.
Note: The stuff dries somewhat quickly inside and especially outside of the container - be sure to put the caps back on when you can! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pipe cleaners can be so much fun. I got them to do some kids crafts . Pipe cleaners can be so much fun. I got them to do some kids crafts with my girls. They are good quality and a very vibrant green like advertised. They are fuzzy soft little sticks with wire in the middle so you can mold them the way you want. We like to make shapes with them and also use them to put beads on. I give them a number and they put on that many beads. I just got some beads at the dollar store so it is a cheap way to learn. It has been a fun way to learn to count and that one bead is one number. I also like to make them into a shape like a square or heart and they guess what it is. This can be fun and we love to play with them. I know that some people clean with them because you can get into tight small places
Overall I am very happy with these. I am not sure what else to say about them. They are dark green and came without being all bend up. They all came snug in a clear bag so did not get bend out of shape.
I got this eBoot 100 Pieces Pipe Cleaners Chenille Stem, 6 x 300 mm, Green at a discount for my testing, evaluation & honest, unbiased review. The fact that I got them at a discount has not influenced or impacted my judgment of this product. I am in no way required by the seller to leave positive remarks about their product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Are You Looking For A Very Large Roll Of Kraft Paper? This Is For You. I needed some kraft paper for a number of projects I was working on, plus some to use to wrap boxes. I read the description for this product, but for some reason, exactly how large this roll of paper was did not register with me by just reading the dimensions. This roll is BIG. It stands almost to my chest (and I am a tall lady). If you're looking for paper to cover a table or a very large box, this will be perfect. If you're looking for something to just wrap small boxes, you should definitely look elsewhere. It is an excellent value for the amount of paper you get and I'll probably have this roll for the next 20 years or so. It's a little unwieldily for what I need it for, but there's no denying it's an excellent value. Just make sure you have the space to store a roll of paper that may be taller than you are! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A very good mat cutter for the amateur user. Works very well for amateur work. This model allows cutting up to 32 inch mat board, the shorter dimension of standard mat sizes, which should be adequate for most purposes. I typically cut four 16" x 20" boards by cutting the 32" dimension first. Both straight and 45 degree beveled cuts are available using the two supplied cutters: For straight cuts, a modified box knife an adjustable blade and a circular ridge that sits on the edge of the sprung, aluminum guide rail to control the depth of cut for single or double mats. For beveled cuts, a somewhat ergonomic, palm-grip, mounted blade that can be adjusted for single or double matting solidly hangs on the rail and slides the length of the cut accurately and easily. An index line on the outside of the cutter shows precisely where to start and end the cut, as is explained in pretty good instructions supplied. While not necessary for straight cuts, beveled cuts require the use of a backing board, because the cutting blade extends beyond the mat being cut which is required for a clean cut. This backing mat is hard to align because one cannot see the grooves from previous cuts which can channel the present cut off the straight line. The backing board is soon "used up." Bevelled cuts cannot be made without the backing mat, because the groove machined at the factory in the board below the guide rail edge goes only straight down; it would seem that a valuable and easy to implement would be to manufacture a "dovetail" groove in the chassis board would allow precision cuts with the bevel knife without the necessity of a backing board, a very simple engineering modification to the manufacturing process. The aluminum width guide is properly calibrated in inches and centimeters and the "parallel rule" grooves maintain parallelism very well over the length of the cuts. The aluminum cutting-guide rail is sprung with steel springs at each end; these are set to a reasonable pressure to keep the mat in place until the operator exerts more force during cutting to prevent slipping. I expect that curvature of the aluminum rail will occur from inelastic deformation over years of use. The use of chip board as the main mechanical part is a double-edged sword: it keeps the cost down and is mechanically strong and stiff, so that the system doesn't bend or stretch during use; it is susceptible to spills and changes in humidity. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
If anything, a deal at twice the price, but please don't double the price until I get a couple more. Delivered 2 weeks ahead of schedule, and not junk. These days that alone is impressive.
With my limited experience I would categorize the adze I received as excellent, to nearly perfect. My only criticisms are it could have been sharper, and I would like the handle to be a bit thicker in the grip, it couldn't be much thicker given the slip fit of the head though. The head fits very well, there has been no movement after a fair bit of use. If anything, it gets tighter through use.
My next adze will be a bit straighter, and the edge will have a shallower curve. These are not criticisms of this adze, but I think another as described would be nice. If this maker has such an adze, I'll be getting one from him over any other I've seen on Amazon. Delivered 2 weeks ahead of schedule. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
better for hobby, not commerical. I purchased this with the intention of creating a resin figurine out of a two-part silicone mold.
The instructions say to not use for very thick castings, and mine was right at the top at a 10oz pour, would have purchased another resin had I known that. Also, it's been 2 days and I can push my thumbnail into the bottom of it and it leaves a dent. I measured them precisely. It took a LONG time to cure where I could take it out of the mold. I thought it might be ready in say an hour but it was longer.
Also, even when pouring extremely slow, i had bubbles on the surface of my molded piece. It could be because it was a rounded shape mold since most of the bubbles are at the 'top' of the mold (which is the bottom of the figure). I Wanted to cast molds from this, but I'll have to fill in the bubble holes with some clay or something to be able to do that. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Innovative, moldable plastic that dries in whatever shape you want! Great product-way over priced but useful. Awesome, innovative product that is useful for a multitude of different applications. I used this to modify my pistol grip. Worked perfectly! It dries over night but give it 24 hrs before use. Provides customizable moldable plastic as an end result after molding like playdough. It's actually fun to work with (though it is EXPENSIVE!!) and would be useful for a wide variety of things. I believe this product is way, way, way over priced for what it is!! Remember-caution-this product DOES have a shelf life so buy it and check the date then use i[t. It dries up. The ones I received were ok but not exactly new. A few packages were drier than others but I managed. I love Sugru and will buy this again! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great clay for beginners or those with weakness in their hands/wrists. This got me into sculpting with polymer clay, and is great for anyone just starting out with polymer. The colors and cheery and can be used to make some really cute items. It's a bit more fragile when baked than other clays, but great for thick and "pudgy" items (thin and delicate items tend to break easily, as I discovered when wearing a dragon pendant I made.. an ear broke off while I was picking up my daughter).
I would recommend using a glaze over your finished products to help protect them a bit, or simply using this to practice with before investing in a more expensive, higher quality clay.
This clay is great to work with if you have weak hands or wrists. The conditioning takes very little time or effort even with just your hands. The downside to this is that the clay can get "melty" if it's overworked, and it will be a bit gooey and too soft to make details in for a bit. When this happens, just let it sit for a while before working with it again.
I hope this helped! :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is an awesome glue gun and is doing everything I need it . I think over the past few years I have purchased every glue gun known to the modern crafting world. I'm a card maker, I was looking for the elusive glue gun that DID NOT drip. I stumbled upon the CCbetter Mini Hot Glue Gun and thought "what the heck" I'll give it a try. All I can say is "wow". This is an awesome glue gun and is doing everything I need it to do. It arrived mid day yesterday and I put it to work straight away. I had it on most all of the afternoon gluing paper flowers, pearls, ribbon, bling, lace onto a card I was making. And again today.
NO DRIPS
The glue gun arrived packaged very well and on time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Does the job. Mostly. I purchased a few gem glues hoping to find one that hit the mark and here's what I found -
The first was Aleene's Jewel-it. Dried clear but stones fell off almost immediately.
Second was this GemTac. It also dried clear and it held better than Aleene's but still some stones fell off with a little time and wear.
Third was the E6000. It dried clear as well and it performed the best. Those stones are going nowhere. On the negative side though it was extremely messy to work with.
So in conclusion, I would recommend the GemTac for everyday crafting but if it's an important project or for embellishing clothing that you will be wearing frequently you may want to go with something stronger. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent wood work. 1.2"-3.5" Set of 7 Wooden Peg Doll Family DIY Craft with Paint by BestPysanky- I love these wooden dolls. First of all what I wanted was to make a keep-able craft with my daughter that she could have to cherish and hand down for generations. This was ideal for just that. They are made so pretty and smooth , the workmanship is to be highly appreciated. These are smooth as they can be and ready to paint. The paint comes with them and I really had no idea how nice these would be. There are 7. We are going to use these to represent the members in our family as well as my daughters favorite doll and our pup. That will leave one left over that we will make a Christmas ornament out of. Ideas are endless with these. Best craft idea I have obtained in a long while. I have not attached pics yet but I certainly plan to edit this review and do some when we finish them. When they arrived I expected to just start painting and then I decided to order some mini eyes for them like the ones used for crafts (google eyes sort of but very very tiny). For that reason I have not put pics below. I cant wait to add pics. As well daughter suggested to put tiny flat back swarvoski crystals on the dress for the mom doll. I am super excited about these. We are making these come to life :) I received these at a discount in exchange for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Here's Instructions for this OK Product. These were shipped from China, which if you read the store description the bad English is evident (unless you're tired and it's late at night and you are just excited to find the safety eyes on-line because they can't be found in your local stores). The shipping therefore takes a few weeks.
Using a hammer and the little metal setting tool that came with the eyes I was unable to get the back washer on completely so it could lock into place. I even broke a post on one eye while trying. My spouse was more successful, he placed the project on the carpeted floor and used the end of a 15 pound weight as a hammer to lightly tap on the setting tool and the washer successfully moved into place.
There are no instructions included. I found a youtube video that partially explained how to install safety eyes. The washer is a half circle. Put the eye in place and put the washer over the post with the curved side towards the tip of the post (so the "cup" of the washer will will cup the eye). The setting tool has a wide opening on one end and a narrow hole on the other, the smaller hole is the side that is placed against the curve of the washer to tap the washer down the post. I hope this information helps someone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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