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DON'T NEED ANYTHING FANCY - THIS IS PRETTY FOR BOXING UP GIFTS ANY SEASON AND BEST PRICE USUALLY. GET THIS AND YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED. I always thought it was "duct tape," but I guess this "Ducktape" is now a brand name as well as duct tape. LOL I use this for anything I can think of, but mostly to close up boxes for returning items or sending CARE packages to my family and friends out of state. It holds up well and works in any season. Prettier than standard ugly redneck gray. Good price.
P.S. DID YOU KNOW? CARE packages are trademarked or used to be? The CARE Package was the original unit of aid distributed by the humanitarian organization CARE (Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere). Although "CARE Package" is a registered trademark, the term has since been widely adopted as a generic term for a parcel of food or supplies sent for relief or comfort purposes. I always used caps to spell CARE but I think my elderly Mom told me about that! Just a neat factoid. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
so good i bought two. the first thing i should point out is the knife locking mechanism it is a press to unlock/lock so that it does not have to comply to most states "prone to close" if you have problems with deploying a blade(its still a knife), i pulled on the side draw scoops(and pressing the lock) which brought the others with them, this will work until it breaks in.
i bout two (amazon,rockler woodworking)one left hand one right (I'm left handed). the same side hand makes it a draw knife the opposite a push. having both can give you a choice of comfortable attack for your project.
the projects I'm working on come from the student and teachers guide to sloyde woodworking gone through the first ten projects in madrone wood(2 year seasoned for fire.
WARNING: flex cut ships its tools razor sharp(i love that) so i don't have to refine the cutting edge before use. buy the leather thumb & finger guards at the same time it will save you time and band aids. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
works as expected. I bought these because they were cheap and I was on an Amazon prime binge ordering stuff like this. I was going to say stuff I don't really need like this, which perhaps is true, but I do use these all the time. I don't get much snail mail, but when i do it's usually something from a bank or credit card company or something with personal details on it that I wouldn't want someone to find, but I don't have enough of this stuff to really bother with a shredder, so I just use these to clip out the parts with my ID info and recycle the rest. Its nice because I also use these to open difficult packages and such, so it's just one more little tool on my desk as opposed to a big bulky noisy paper shredder that's a hassle to deal with. You do obviously need to use these over a trash can because they have no container, that can be a little messy if you're not careful. But overall they work as described. My info is usually in a corner so I just cut from one side and then from the top and it's shredded into little squares, works just as expected, can't complain. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent dry lube for bicycle chains. Good 'ole paraffin! With a shelf-life measured in decades, I purchased this to provide a dry lube for my bicycle chain, wanting to eliminate the "snake bite" marks on my ankle, which appears when my chain with the traditional solvent-based lubricants comes in contact with my leg. An emptied 28 ounce can of whole tomato product is the perfect size for holding flat a curled up chain. Then, placing a single bar of wax on top of the chain, and placing the can with chain into a retired rice-cooking pot full of water, the gradually melting wax along with the constant agitation from the boiling water insured that all surfaces of the chain were being coated. I suspect I can reheat the same wax and use it multiple times, which extends the product life and makes it significantly more cost effective than buying a tub of wax-based, bicycle-specific, lubricant. My only recommendation is to start with a perfectly clean chain void of any past lubricants - lacquer thinner works well in that it is relatively inexpensive by the gallon, dries quickly and leaves no noticeable residue. After the wax dip, take the pots outside, snag the chain with a wire coat hanger, and while holding it over a trash bin, shake off the the excess wax. It will fly off the chain like water. Then, after the wax hardens, break the chain by working each link back and forth a couple of times, while brushing off the excess wax particles with an old tooth brush. If your hands are clean after this process, it means that you had adequately cleaned your chain prior to the wax dip.
Ride. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
nice principle - cheapest materials. I purchased this item, because I was looking for a puncher that allows to precisely position and cutout circles with printed elements. Receiving it I liked the design and the way it is handled like pliers/scissors rather than the trandition punchers, that one operates with the thumb. Though I was already worried about the durabilty of the tool, due to the very flexible and weak plastic handles, I appreciated that the punch itself was at least made out of cast iron. After around some 40-50 punches the tool broke. I opened it up and realized that the mechanism transforming the rotational movement of the handles into the translational movement of the puncher uses thin plastic guiders that broke due to the "intense" usage of 40 punches.
This could be easily fixed by slightly changing the design and casting the guiders to the frame instead of using the outer plastic casing for guidance. I called up Fiskars hotline and filed a complaint. They sent me a replacement tool at no cost, which I have to point out as good customer service (earning them a second STAR), though the deficit of the device is still present. This tool is not the type of quality that I expect from Fiskars. Unfortunately unless one wants to punch the very thin "Chinese style" paper and only use the puncher about 10 times, I do not recommend this tool. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Newbie to vinyl wrap and cutting tape. Works great as long as properly set up. Total newbie to vinyl wrap and especially cutting tape. Just watched some youtube videos for tips/techniques and it worked like it should. I just had 2 spots about a 1/4" long that came out jagged but those two spots were not set up properly and could not get vinyl on both sides of tape secured. Got to make sure both sides of cutting edge are secured down, pull at 45 degree or less angle directly above the tape path, and pull in one consistent speed to get a clean cut. Tape gets stuck on properly prepped surface and does not get pulled off by the wrap during multiple positioning. Got some wrap from ez auto wrap so i am sure its not as quality as 3M, but good enough to be cut by the tape. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I think I got a bad batch. I have used this resin and others for more than 11 years but lately I seem to be getting more batches with this that don't cure properly. I don't know if I got a bad batch or not, but I've had to redo several projects because even after a couple of days, they are still sticky and uncured. I've even tried adding a bit more hardener, which always worked in the past, but still I'm not getting the results I'm used to. This has always been a good resin for me and I've used it on casting and jewelry projects for years, so I think this is just a fluke. But maybe others have had this issue so I'm putting it out there.
This is a great resin if you are filling molds because it's thinner than traditional resins so you can pour it thicker and it will release bubbles better. I've also used this with pigments and it takes color very well. Overall, I'm a fan of their product, but I'll keep trying with this batch to see if it was just me or if something is up. I would still recommend this.
If you have never used resin before, read up and watch some tutorials because it seems like it would be difficult, but it's pretty easy to work with. Just be safe and work in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves because you don't want it on your skin. If that happens, some simple rubbing alcohol will take it off. If you are mixing up more than a tiny amount -- like a small cup for some jewelry pieces -- do wear a respirator. Especially if you are filling several large molds. Mixing this in large amounts will produce fumes and a respirator will protect you from that. I typically mix this resin in very small amounts -- around 1/8 of a cup -- so it's not an issue at that amount. But resins can be harmful so be safe.
If you have any questions on this, please feel free to contact me. I'm always happy to help a fellow artist. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
VERY COOL! Just a note. If you have never used Stone Paper, you are in for a treat! Unlike any other paper, this paper has a totally different feel and weight. It is waterproof too. You can paint on it, draw on it or write on it...but even more than that, you can even sketch with silver wire (a technique called Silver Point) and create drawings that resemble those drawn long ago. The silver leaves a gray imprint but it tarnishes over time too. VERY COOL! Just a note: you can't erase silverpoint -- once it is sketched that is it. No such thing as a mistake - it's all amazing!
This journal has unlined paper which is great to use for anything! I love stone paper so much I have even purchased large sheets of it to draw on. Like I said, nothing like it! Worth every penny! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pros&Cons for Greek Org Paddle (Better to give as a Little Paddle. Needed to get a Greek life paddle for my time during my process. If you want something to give to your big brother/sister (Greek Org Meaning) then This is relating to your need, however, do keep in mind that this isn't a tiny paddle. In reality its a pretty well sized object that has some weight to it if you swing it or hold it. Its wide enough from the top down to the neck to fit your sorority/fraternity letters. The body is just the right size in length and width to apply your design and it isn't hard to paint on it. If you're looking for a paddle to give to your pledge master or pledge mistress; Do NOT buy it because it might be too short to fit all the names from your class.
Usually pledge master/mistress paddles are longer about twice as long if not three times longer.
PRO: Perfect paddle to get for your big, enough space on the neck for large Greek letters, enough space on the body to put everything you'd want (Keep in mind to be reasonable with limit) and easy to paint on. (Especially when it comes to spray painting)
CON: None, unless you're looking for an actually pledge class paddle, do not buy this one and get the longer ones. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for beginners, terrible for those who know what they're doing. I've been making soy candles for quite some time now and decided to give this wax a try after reading such good reviews.
Pros:
-Adheres nicely to the glass containers
-Smooth top after single pour
-Great cold throw
Cons:
-Difficulty melting when lit by wicks that are made for soy wax as well as sized perfectly for the diameter of the container. This caused a build up of wax on the sides of the containers unlike other soy wax that will burn evenly to the bottom
-TERRIBLE hot throw... at best you will smell it from a few feet away, that's it
The product description is truly FALSE to say that the fragrance retention is at 12% based on 2oz. of oil per pound of wax. I get a better throw with wax that has a 6% retention with less amount of oil required per pound.
Perhaps this product is great for beginners, but those who have been doing this for more than a few weeks would easily know that this wax is not worth the purchase at all. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Two of the orders were great size probably about 7sqft maybe a little over on . I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 just for the size of one of my 3 orders of this product. Two of the orders were great size probably about 7sqft maybe a little over on the two orders. The third order was rather small it was all told about 4.5 sqft if I'm being generous. Having said that the quality of the product is amazing, better than I thought the quality would be and I will be buying from them again when needed even with the one small order.
Edit: Another problem in a different order. I had ordered tan and brown. But they sent brown and black. Not a 'huge problem' because I can use it anyway but if it had happened to other people they might have been angry about that. I wasn't really that mad about it though just thought it needed mentioning. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Broken at first cut. If you are a left-handed person you know how hard it is to find good comfortable left-handed pair of scissors that work properly. Well, I was hopeful about these, what could go wrong with titanium blades right? Well, as I quickly found out, a lot. So I take scissors out of the package, and proceeded to cut the package of the other item on my order. It was a simple plastic package, and without offering any resistance one of the blades simply came of, broken in two pieces. A piece of the plastic encasing of the handle also chipped and broke. So I am returning these and back to square ZERO, trying to find a pair that works.
This pair had potencial, the yellow grip inside was comfortable. Pair was light weight. But it needed to perform this very basic, mundane task, which is cut plastic packages. It failed miserably. :-( | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Too Cool. If you use stamps to create backgrounds and borders, you will love the Inkadinkado Stamping Gear Deluxe Set. This set has everything you need to create oval, circular and corner designs, as well as original patterned papers and medallions/mandalas. It includes 18 rubber cling stamps in 4 different styles, so they can be mixed and matched to create a plethora of designs. (Other Inkadinkado cling stamps may also be used.) The designs are done with any of the 4 gears included along with the paddle stamping block, which are used in a way that is reminiscent of the classic "spirograph" drawing system. The stamps included may also be used alone to create accents or to create/enhance drawings. There is an instructional brochure included which is very helpful. However, I highly recommend that the user practice on a scrap piece of paper before the actual application, to enhance skills and work-out visualized designs. My only complaint is that the packaging was designed in such a way that it makes it very difficult to store the parts after opening it and some of the design ideas printed on the packaging may be destroyed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It really is Great Art. Great Art is really Great Art! This design is so very eye catching. It has some of the most vibrant colors I have ever seen. I love the activity going on in this mural. There's so many different vehicles in the mural from Airplanes, Cars, Buses, Front Loaders, Hot Air Balloons, a Helicopter and so many more to spark the imagination of any wee one. There's a park near the colorful little houses with a merry go round and so much more to see. I hung this mural in my Grandson's play room and my Daughter say's now that he's learning to talk he names some of the vehicles, so it's a great learning tool as well as Great Art. This wallpaper is very nice to work with, it's thick and not as likely to tear after it's wet with paste. It took me under 30 minutes to hang the mural, but I'm an experienced wall paper hanger. I also hung it low on the wall where the kids can get an eye level view, so there was no need for any ladders. I love the quality of the Great Art Mural. I had minuscule shrinkage but I overlapped my seams by 1/32" and it came out great! My Grandson loves it and he's one of the best critiques of Great Art.
** I'm a non payed reviewer and get offers for free or discounted products to review. Please understand that I am in no way obligated to give favorable reviews only. I love trying out new products and giving an accurate review to help others make wise decisions or at times keep them from throwing their money away on inferior products. It's a time consuming process, but one that I always enjoy doing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, HORRIBLE PUNCH. I purchased the Fiskars 3-in-1 Corner Punch in both the "Sea Pearls' and "Romantique" designs which amounts to 6 beautiful corner cut-outs. I went with this option because I thought for the price and the semi-compact design (for the amount of punches) it was a pretty good deal, plus Fiskars generally makes decent products (this was my first time buying their punches though as I had only used other brands in the past). I quickly learned why these were priced so low...
- These punches are nearly impossible to actually punch! The most effective way I found is to press the orange lever directly from above for proper alignment of the lever (i.e.: put it on the floor to achieve this position) using 2 hands and all of your body weight - and even that only works a small percentage of the time. Be prepared for blisters if punching more than a couple of times.
- It is difficult to line up the paper properly. You can do so with a combination of checking the bottom for a visual until you really get the proper feel for it. However, even when you do line it up exactly, the paper often shifts during the difficult punching process no matter what you do to hold it in place. Numerous papers and photographs were ruined from mis-punches after meticulously lining them up - I either had to crop way down to remove damage, get creative with placement in my project, or scrap them entirely.
- When there is no paper the lever goes up and down okay, but as soon as even the thinnest of paper is slipped in to the punch it just does not want to go down.
- The punches I received STARTED OUT with dull-ish blades! You can punch sandpaper to sharpen them up (if you can even get this punch down), which is what I ended up doing. Of course that means that for each punch there are three punches within it that need to be sharpened.
- The bottom is open so the punch-outs just fall/spray loose. The punch itself is fairly easy to clean - just squeeze the empty punch and use a toothpick for any stuck pieces, but the surface you're working on, will be a mess as the punch out details are very tiny. This isn't a big deal, but worth noting.
- The positives include: great designs (which you rarely see due to punch not functioning properly) and semi-compact design considering there are 3 punches in the device (it's small all around, but it is a tall punch).
I searched for similar patterns elsewhere but have not had luck thus far. Maybe with one, but not with the six patterns. If I can find similar replacements for even half of these corner patterns I will definitely be getting them and tossing these Fiskars punches in the DONATE box! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cut it out. My daughter is a leftie. God love her. She has a few problems doing some simple things because of it but she's learning. She's now 14 but still gripes about the simple pleasures like left handed scissors. She can not cut anything because of being left handed. You can't just find scissors anywhere. We've never had any in the house and she gets so angry because she can't cut. So I ordered these for her and she loves them. They are surprisingly very sharp and very nice looking. She used them just yesterday and absolutely loves that she can cut paper like everyone else and without issues. She was very happy with them and now I'm a happy mom :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Mix and measure really well. I've purchased this product several times and have always had good luck. You HAVE to be exact when measuring out each part. I use a kitchen scale, zero out my mixing container, an pour each part into the cup. For a large tumbler, I generally use 15g of each part, making both parts 30g. Then, you have to mix really well. This is critical otherwise your end result will still be tacky. I usually mix until the epoxy has a milky color. Though, it will dry and cure with a clear, glossy finish. Generally, I'll mix it for 5 mins. A tip: when pouring your mixture, if air bubbles are present, take rubbing alcohol and spray the surface. It breaks the bubbles but doesn't mix into the epoxy and won't mess up the end result. Over all, this product is reliable, easy to use and is a quality product. I won't entertain looking into other resins or epoxy. This is it for me!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
LOVE at first pom. This is the best deal on one of my favorite nerdy crafty tools - these things have got me addicted to making pom poms! They're easy and fun to use once you get the hang of it and were the highlight of my 2012 Christmas DIY throwdown. Seriously, there is something oddly satisfying and addicting about the feeling of unfolding the plastic halves and popping out a fluffy ball of funness.
I brought them with me while visiting my family for the holidays and my siblings were equally ecstatic. I have nine younger brothers and sisters and even the 6 y/o was able to make one. (She needed help cutting sometimes, but enjoyed wrapping the yarn.) We ended up ordering more and used them as part of the crafting at the kids' annual Christmas parties. For being made of (mostly) plastic, these have held up exceptionally well - haven't had any break on us!
Highly recommend! (Be sure to experiment with different yarns - solid, multicolored, different textures - the really soft, fluffy stuff produced some of our faves! Fun, fun.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
beautiful card stock but the designs are a tad different than you'd think. First off these are SO pretty in person bright vibrant and the prettiest patterns. (remember they 6x6! so they're not that big)
as you can see I got them to use as a filler in some space in picture frames ( i got 4x4 pictures and have 4x6 frames) they really added a nice pop to my pictures and made them really pretty. I think i might even make these an picture mat too because they are just that amazing.
the only issue I had that you can't really see in the pictures provided is all the pages have little details that make them look faded or different than just a pattern. (i'll attack a picture to explain) this is not a bad thing but if you're expecting just a pattern and not random fading or little designs on the pattern you might be a tad disappointed.
they're very thick almost like a card stock which is perfect as they don't rip or tear easily when using them.
they're tear out from the top which can get rather annoying if you like a pattern that is not on the top, because you'll end up with a bunch of loose pages just lying around because you wanted that polka dot one. I just wish they were packages a little differently but it does not take away from how amazing these are in person.
I plan on buying so many Bo Bunny products because of how well these look and feel in person. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Supple Leather. I bought this leather with the intent of recovering my Bible (an undertaking in itself) and this seemed to have the best reviews to price ratio of any of the leather I looked at. For the price, I figured it was worth the chance (the reviews helped set my mind at ease pre-purchase).
The leather arrived early which is always a huge plus. I unfolded it (there were a few creases from transport) and gave it a few gentle stretches in various directions (always being careful because this is SOFT leather). After that, I let it sit with half hanging off of my dresser, turning it every few hours for a day. After that, the creases were all but gone, so I was pleased.
After covering my Bible (full sized for size reference), I still have enough left to cover a second plus some scrap left over for smaller projects.
I love working with leather and I will certainly be purchasing from Leather Treasure Shop again. This has to be the softest leather I've ever used and it has a great hand feel. I have no doubt it will last many years. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Don't understand the good reviews here. Unless I got something different than everyone else, I don't understand the good reviews. This is the worst sealing wax I've ever used.
I use this to put stamps on top of bottles and often have to do a lot of bottles at once. The wick on these refused to stay lit. The wax oozed off in a line rather than dripping off. The wax I usually use melts really uniformly and I know how many drops to use for each bottle.
This stuff stick to my stamp sometimes. It dried more plasticky than waxy and it was a huge pain to work with. The wick, when I was able to get it lit, went out between every bottle so I had to keep relighting it over and over. It took me forever to stamp 10 bottles.
I have put in for a return through Amazon since this was purchased amazon prime. I'll be using the wax I got at Joann's again and from now on. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The perfect knife to learn to carve. The knife arrived with a respectable edge that was easy to refine with only a leather bench strop and polishing compound. You could spend a lot more on more exotic hand forged knives from a specialty maker, but if you're just starting out like me, this is a perfect knife to learn with and you won't be suffering for lack of quality. I did a lot of reading, and this knife is highly recommended even by professional carvers. I feel like this blade is extremely well suited to green wood carving.
Fair warning: The point is very fine. It REALLY hurts and starts bleeding instantly when you poke yourself while carving. Fortunately, any pokes or small cuts heal quickly because this knife cuts so cleanly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A very useful stamp. This stamp is great. It functions as it should and is not too cheaply made. Being able to have a stamp that can mix many titles with many different dates is invaluable. Even if you're just looking for a simple date stamp, this will work as having a title is not required. You can just leave the title area blank. My grandmother uses it frequently to stamp checks and various items because her hands have become shaky with old age and she feels ashamed of her hand writing. This stamp puts her at peace with that concern. I use it to stamp my art journals so that I don't have to write or draw the date into the picture. I also use it for scrapbooking. The price is right and this stamp is very useful to me and my family so it gets 5 stars from me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
You know you can't just buy one. This review is for the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Scotch-Precision-Ultra-Edge-Scissors-8-Inch-3-Pack-1458-3AMZ/dp/B005P58CYG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Scotch Precision Ultra Edge Scissors, 8 Inch, 3-Pack (1458-3AMZ)</a>. Who buys only one pair of scissors? You need one for that drawer that holds everything. One for the desk where you work and good luck going across the house to find scissors that aren't even where you placed them last! These scissors work really well and we even use them all day at work. I have had these for over two months now and they are just as sharp as the day I bought them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Slice Safety Cutter. This is a wonderful cutter. It's small and easy to use. My main reason for reviewing this is because I have a unique use for it that I hope will benefit others. I use it to cut the plastic tape off my portable oxygen tanks. I keep it in the bag with my tank so that when I'm out I always have a cutter with me to start a new tank. I don't have to worry about cutting myself like with the razor cutters. This is safe. After buying one of these, it was so convenient that I bought four more. I find these cutters are handy in the kitchen, opening packages, bathroom, car, and bedroom. They advertise them for cutting coupons out and they do but I just keep finding more uses for them. Handy little thing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Strange way of application. This item took a while to figure out how to apply. I've looked online for suggestions on applying Snazaroo but once I got the product, it was a whole different ballpark. The best way to apply it is to dip the brush in a small puddle of water and start circling it into the paint. It should be pasty once you mix it, not watery. From there, you apply in big strokes. If your brush is too wet and/or drippy, the paint will look like water stains on a mirror, except on your face. The pastier, the more matted it looks on your skin. Unfortunately, you'll need to repeat this process a lot because it can dry very quickly. Hope this helps others! Other than that, it's easy to remove from skin and even cloth. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect to make your little one a totally unique set of blocks. My baby is just getting old enough to sit by herself and play with toys. I saw these come up on a promotion and snagged them at a discount in exchange for an honest review. I was excited to make her some cool blocks to play with. They arrived in a 10 pack and are totally smooth. Zero sanding required to prevent splinters, that is awesome. They are perfect size for her little hands and are definitely not small enough to be a choking hazard either. I decided to paint them to match her nursery theme so I picked up some non-toxic paint...acrylic is what I chose, so I could get started. I was pleased to see that it only took one coat of paint to cover nicely so after that first coat I painted a little ocean themed (her nursery theme) design like a fish or crab etc. on one side and a letter on the other, a number on another, and then a cute little design either polka dots or stripes on one of the sides. Now, no matter what side she plays with there is something different. That is exactly what I was hoping for in blocks. I am super happy that she now has a completely unique block set that actually matches her nursery!!! You can't buy that in a store. :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Liberal measurements. This baskets is adorable. I think it will work well for my wedding, since I have very small flower girls. However, a word of caution: the measurements are very liberal. The 5.1 measurement for width is from the most padded part of the basket. The actual opening for the flowers only measures about 4 inches and is only 3 inches deep. Also, the bows are not held onto the baskets well. Again, this is good for me, because I want to remove the bows and put ribbon the color of my wedding on the handle, but if you like the bows, you may want to peel them back and add some reinforcement hot glue or something. Overall, adorable and would work well for me, but maybe not for everyone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I need advise as I would like to get scribe working properly - please advise what I need to do to now. I waited until I received the SAU4000M-N04G three in one unit and installed it today - only to find the fist time I used the scribe it worked at first & I wrote three words then it stoped - I tried turning the air supply on & off - I have tried bypassing the three unit combo & used another air regulator it still will not work - I removed the cylinder sleeve and there appears to be no problem with the stylus & "O" rings. what do I do next? I do not understand the Ring-Ball Lock (part # Po54186)- it appears to do nothing, it does not twist / should it move?
I have been waiting a long time to use this item, would like to get it working properly ASAP | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
EASY, EXCELLENT REPAIR. This mending tape was used to repair my mattress pad, which somehow got a 6" slit so that the stuffing was coming out (and another smaller cut, too). I honestly had low expectations that this Wight's mending tape would work. However, the mattress pad was expensive, so it seemed worth a little effort to repair. I cut the piece of the mending tape to fit the slit, positioned the edges of it together as best I could, covered with the tape and ironed for 30 seconds. It was an excellent repair!! However, the mattress pad had a seam near the repair, and the tape did not lay totally flat at the corners because of this. When I performed the second repair, I cut this tape to size then rounded the corners before ironing, and they nicely adhered that way, so I recommend that you cut rounded corners when you use it. This tape feels softer than expected after it is ironed in place, maybe because it is a cotton/poly blend. This is such a great product that I'm glad I have more left to handle the next little mishap! Btw, this is a little more expensive than the Dritz mending tape (which is made in China), but the small extra expense seems worthwhile because this Wright's tape is made in America -- and it really works!!
Update (10 months later): after occasional washings, this tape was nowhere to be found, so I guess it washed away. But it worked well enough for long enough so that I will try again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Don't waste your money. I saw all of the reviews about the bad smell, but I went ahead and ordered the beeswax pastilles in hopes that I would be one of the lucky people with no problems with these. Unfortunately, I was not. Upon receiving the box, I could smell a weird smell coming from the box itself. Once I opened it, the smell got way worse. I can only describe it as a stale plastic/chemical smell. The packaging materials and invoice picked up the smell, too! I let the bag of the pastilles sit out in the open for a few days to let them air out. That did not help. I tried using them in a homemade beauty product, and the product ended up with the stinky chemical smell, too! I have no idea where I can store these because I'm afraid of anything in the area picking up this horrible smell too! I guess this will be my first purchase from Amazon that I'll be returning.
I know what true beeswax is supposed to smell like. This smell is nothing close to it. This makes me wonder if these are truly "organic beeswax." It seems like false advertising to me. If I'm putting these things in my beauty products, then putting them on my skin, I may not be doing myself any favors by trying to eliminate chemicals from my everyday beauty products. So I would definitely recommend that no one wastes their time and money on these! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Does the trick. I've had this a week, and am loving it already.
Pros:
Sturdy footprint. It's not heavy, but doesn't feel flimsy, either.
Mechanical. The hand crank isn't going to wear out, and I don't worry about jams, a concern I read about on the Vagabond.
Versatile. It really has worked with every accessory I've tried so far.
Cons:
The Cinderella Barbie decals. I like the color, I just wish it were a little more professional looking. I know it's available in other models/colors, I just had to go with this one for the price.
The cutting plates. Why package standard size plates with the extended size platform? It's a minor concern as I can see these plates will need replacing frequently. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
so even if you only had one small job like myself, you can store it for a while . Sugru is a putty-like substance (think Blu-tack) which you can mould with your hands, and which cures into a hard rubber. I noticed a leak under my bathroom sink and when I investigated, I saw a metal section containing the lever which controls the plunger had rusted completely through. I didn't want to call someone for this so I bought some Sugru. The package comes with 8 individually sealed applications of Sugru. I used two packets together to form a watertight seal around a washer about the diameter of a penny. So far, the seal has held for over 2 months now.
Each individual pack has an expiration date on it. The ones I got had an expiration date of 1.5 years after I received it. They say you can triple the shelf life by storing it in the fridge, so even if you only had one small job like myself, you can store it for a while for future use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good mold for the perfect sphere. Great bath bomb mold. You can now make your own bath bombs and save quite a lot of money.
The mold comes in 2 pieces which form a perfect sphere. Each piece is 3.5'' in diameter and the two of them fit perfectly together.
I was a little surprised they don't close. This is my first bath bomb mold, I wasn't sure what to expect.
But I think it would be easier to use the mold if the 2 pieces closed. Otherwise you have to hold them together.
The mold is made of high quality stainless steal so you know it will never rust.
The outside is polished with a mirror finish but not the inside. I was a little disappointed by that. Surely, it wouldn't be too much trouble for the manufacturer to polish them on the inside as well. That would make them look so much nicer.
Now, the inside just looks dirty even though it's not - you can check out my pictures.
That is why I am giving this product 4 stars.
Other than that, the mold does help you make the perfect bath bomb and it is a lot bigger than the ones you find in the shops.
The seller will email you recipes but I was able to find plenty online. This one is pretty good:
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And if you're like me and you have no idea what you're doing, this video walks you through every step
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Have fun making your own bath bombs and [...]
I was lucky enough to receive this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. I have to mention this disclaimer however I am in no way obliged to provide a positive review | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
We were hoping for better design quality. Our daughter is an early education student. For Christmas, we bought her a Cricut paper machine to assist her with bulletin boards and other classroom crafting. But, there are still times when she needs to manually cut projects or add a little detail to her Cricut projects. We were excited when these Westcott scissors were added to Amazon Vine. Upon receiving the scissors, our daughter was very excited about how "cute" they were. Upon opening, we immediately tried to attach the lanyard to the scissors. We could not get the lanyard through the tiny hole provided without using a darning needle to assist. Next, we attempted to "unlock" the scissors using the safety slide lock. After several attempts with no success, we asked my husband for help. He managed to get the slide lock to open, but the slide lock broke in the process. Now, the ultra sharp blades are forever open. We thought perhaps the included tip protector would keep the blades closed, but it does not. Now, my daughter will not use these scissors in her classroom because of safety concerns. The cutting mechanism of the scissors is good. The comfort grips make the scissors very easy to hold with little chance of the scissors slipping from your grip. The blades are sharp and precise for a clean cut. The blades actually meet the whole way to the tip, making the scissors perform exceptionally well for detail work. All in all, we are happy with the cutting performance of the scissors, but are completely disappointed with safety aspect of the design quality. If Wescott would improve the locking design, these scissors would be great. For now, we will be in search of a different design for safer use in the classroom. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Duct Tape Crafting. I use the Fiskars Nonstick 8" Bent Scissor and the Fiskars Nonstick 5" Scissor for crafting with duct tape. There isn't much that sticks more obnoxiously than duct tape but these Fiskars nonstick scissors snip right through the tape as if it were nothing more than paper. Try getting a few straight cuts through duct tape with standard scissor if you dare.
Very little tape sticks to these scissors at all even on large projects and you can very easily clean any sticky with a quick rag swipe or a single dab of clean tape. Try that with standard scissors and you will be sorely disappointed and probably quite frustrated (at least I was). These nonstick scissors are a life saver. Leave it to Fiskars to come up with the smart solution!
The 8" bent scissors are very ergonomic and are the size and shape of the good sewing scissors many ladies (and gentleman who sew) don't let anybody touch - perfect for clean cuts on just about any medium to large project and great for just about any standard cutting job.
The 5" scissors are fantastic for detail cuts and small projects. Both scissors are ergonomic and your hands don't get tired quickly with a lot of cutting with either pair - though I wouldn't use the 5" pair for large cutting jobs.
I am considering purchasing another pair of these Fiskars Nonstick 8" Bent Scissor for general kitchen use. What a pain always having to clean sticky stuff off my standard kitchen scissors. These are far more durable and easier to clean.
Thank you for a fantastic solution, Fiskars! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very disappointed. I am a teacher and wanted to use this paper for a back to school letter for all students in my grade level. I planned to make 100 copies on my home printer. When I received the package (which came promptly), I thought the paper was very cute and appropriate for my purpose. Unfortunately, I had terrible problems with this paper. The ink from my hp printer smeared all over the letter I was sending. I printed in batches of 20 because I wanted to make sure the pages wouldn't misfeed. I watched the first 20 and it copied fine so I printed the rest of the batch in groups of 20. Admittedly, I did not watch each copy come out of the printer but I picked up the batch of 20 copies before I printed the next. The top copy always looked fine so I kept printing. When I went to stuff the papers into envelopes, I found that the ink had smeared on the papers when the copy above it touched it. I had to ditch the whole batch. If you are using this paper, be very sure that you let the ink dry before you handle the paper in any way. Because I was limited time-wise, I had to reformat my letter with a clip art border and print on plain colored paper (with no problems I might add). This paper caused me significant inconvenience and was completely useless to me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I really like this wallet a lot. I really like this wallet a lot! When it arrived in the mail I could tell that it was very high quality and the person that hand made it put care and craftsmanship into it. I really like the outside pocket for change or whatever I want to keep in there. Mine wasn't quite as worn and vintage as the one in the photo when I got it but after some use it has broken in and looks great. As with any leather wallet make sure to not stick too many cards in the slots, they are leather and need to stretch. I would start with one card in each slot for a couple of days and then put another card in each one once it has stretched a little. All in all, a great wallet from a great seller! I would buy from them again and again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great all around scissors. Great pair of scissors! First, the blade is sharp and cuts smoothly. Second, the handle fits well in my hand (woman/medium hands). The grip did not seem to cramp my fingers after cutting for long periods. I am a teacher and ALWAYS have things that need to be cut out. I spent the last 2 days cutting room designs/signs to be laminated for next year. I used these scissors and felt comfortable the entire time. I know for me, the smaller scissors make my thumb feel cramped, but these were perfect! Lastly, I found that I never had to stop to adjust the scissors or to let my hand rest. I have a pair of scissors I love but they don't feel "tight" any longer, they fell loose and the griped ends make the scissors fall open. I did not have a problem with that issue with these either. I truly had ZERO complaints! Love them! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nope, Just No . This is not my favorite paper at all. It is very thin and extremely toothy, partially my fault because I didn't check the thickness before ordering. But I don't think that anyone would want paper that is this thin for their art. I don't see the paper holding up well over time, and it is hard to get much detail with the laid finish, once again my fault for not paying attention. Also it doesn't have the prefer rated dot thingies that you can tear it out by. The paper is directly attached to the ring binding and has to be cut out. Since I can't seem to cut a straight line, that's a big downer for me. I will only use this paper for scrap pieces. I've included pictures to show how thin in paper is, and a quick sketch with a charcoal pencil to show the laid finish of the paper. Overall I do not recommend this product.
If you are a charcoal artist I would highly recommend the Strathmore Bristol Vellum 100lb. Not this product. The Vellum 100lb. is thick and has a great smooth surface. I have even used it for portraits and I loved how they came out. Also the paper is NOT attached by a ring binder and simply pulls right out, I own this particular one in four different sizes and it is great for charcoal. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Flexcut Starter Carving Set. This set is a great starter set of tools for the beginning carver. They are very diverse in design affording great versitility for the new carver without investing in a wide selection of individual tools. The big drawback is that I am not a beginning carver and the tools are supplied as inserts to two supplied handles. (A palm handle and a handle that would be used with a mallet.) In order to have a bunch of tools out for a specific piece, you have to switch inserts into one handles to continue. I typically have 5 or 6 gouges on the bench, along with 2-3 knives, that I work with at a time and I will probably buy some additional Flexcut handles to make this set work well for me.
The tools come very sharp (Respect this when changing inserts) and the kit provides everything a beginning carver would need. It is a great set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fingers off my Ginghers. As far as sewing/embroidery scissors go, Ginghers rule, period. At this price point you get an outstanding product that will last a lifetime.
My entire life, growing up, we had a hundred pairs of scissors around the house. My mom has a pair of Ginghers (over 35 years old now) that were ONLY for cutting fabric. If she caught me cutting paper or anything else with them, my life would have been cut short! Luckily, she rarely caught me cutting anything else with them, but they cut everything like a champ. Everyone wanted to use the Ginghers because they are amazing. I can't really explain it, you just have to try them yourself. She still has the scissors, and has relaxed about what you can or cannot cut with them, and they work as well as the day she got them, with many many years and miles on them.
Because of my memories about my mom's Ginghers, when I was looking for a good embroidery scissors, I immediately looked for Ginghers. The fact that these have large diameter handles make them much better for me, as a man with larger hands and was a nice option over standard embroidery scissors.
At this price point, there's no excuse not to own these, they even come with a little leather sheath.
For general purpose scissors, I've always trusted Fiskars. So I bought a pair of Fiskars 4" embroidery scissors, at the same time as the Ginghers. Fiskars are great, I own many pairs and am happy with all of them. The Fiskars will cut anything the Ginghers will, but the Ginghers have a tactile feedback that's indescribable. You have to use them to appreciate them, and for a few extra dollars, I'd highly suggest this. Ginghers make cutting addictive. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This Washi Tape is Soooo Much Fun. Have you used Washi tape before? If not, let me explain some things. It is like masking tape, in that it has a light weight hold. It is not for adhering things together. It is purely decorative. It is slightly sheer, so some of the surface it is placed on shows through. This gives it a whole bunch of fun variety! It's great for altered art or mixed media. Washi tape is fantastic for journaling, card making, planners and scrapbooking too! I just discovered that it is my favorite way to hang a piece of paper to the wall or fridge. Just a cute strip or two of washi tape to hang up notes on the memo board. The washi peels off gently and doesn't rip off paint. You can even peel it off of paper without it ripping up the paper. This is great for practical applications too. For example...I went to an event where it was common to hand out your business card. In order to make my business card stand out, I used Black and White Chevron washi tape (just like the roll included in this package) to tape a little fun sized candy bar to the back of my card. It slightly overlapped and wrapped around to the front of my business card and just looked like part of the card! It was a hit, lots of comments on how cute and creative it was! Win!
This particular pack of washi tape is fabulous! It has a broad range of designs and colors. This really is perfect for every holiday, season and occasion! Great price for the set too. Generally a roll of washi is in the $3 range...and these are just barely over $1 each. Great starter washi pack...trust me, you will buy more! They are so cute and fun!
*I received this washi tape at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion* | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Huge Engineering Flaw, Center Pivot Point Breaks With Moderate Stress, True. Yes, there is a Huge engineering flaw with these scissors. And it is so big that there should be a recall of these scissors and the engineering team who designed should be fired. These are such nice scissors, every thing about these scissors is brilliant until one day out of no where the scissor break in two from the center pivot point and you realize, the pivot is made up of soft plastic!!! wa, what the... who designed something so amazing and strong and put TITANIUM blades that would last forever, and at the heart of it put a cheap plastic pivot!! I loved these scissors and I wanted to love them for ever and those engineers Killed it! I hate them, so much. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Efficient and stowable household hole punch. I don't use a hole punch everyday, so I appreciate the lock-down handle on the PaperPro because it makes it a lot easier to store when not in use. I also liked that the chads end up in a compartment that has a hinged door rather than the standard pull-out handle, because in my experience the latter tends to leak little paper circles if you're not careful.
The hole punch *can* handle a 20-page batch, but it will be much easier to work with smaller stacks, and will produce cleaner holes to boot. The holes from the 20-page stack were a little too ragged for my liking, and would probably rip if the pages were mishandled in a binder. Just for reference, I used some fairly light copier paper, so heavier paper will probably yield worse results.
If you're going to be using a hole punch often and with any sizable quantity of paper, this is probably not for you, but for the odd job this performs well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Glue Gun Kit To Start Crafting. Martha Stewart just thinks of everything, even for something like a glue gun. This glue gun set is the perfect gift for any budding craftsperson.
I remember buying my own glue gun in the sixth grade. It was the most magical invention at the time. It could do just about anything I wanted: glue balancing mobiles together, secure a diorama of natural disasters, and most importantlyfix broken things.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Dual temperature glue gun
Nine clear low-temperature glue sticks
Nine black high-temperature glue sticks
4"x 4" silicone drip pad
WHICH STICK TO USE
Low-temperature glue is best used on delicate materials like lightweight fabric, ribbon, green floral foam. High-temperature glue is best used with wood, plastic, metal, and porous materials. If you don't like the black and clear sticks, you can get clear <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Stanley-Dual-Temp-Mini-Glue-Sticks/dp/B000I1TCVO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Stanley Dual-Temp Mini Glue Sticks</a>, just double check the sizing so you know they will fit. And remember to make sure you have it set to your intended temperature setting.
GLUE GUN
This works like any other glue gun: plug it in, wait a few minutes for it to heat up, and you can start gluing. It does take some experience to get the hang of using it and keeping drips and spider webs to a minimum, but you'll get the hang of it with more use. Use it as practice, use it for real, but use it often. You'll be a pro in no time.
SUMMARY
Got to make a dress in three hours? Glue gun. Got to fix that cracked plastic container? Glue gun. Got to create a texture on a mask? Glue gun. The glue gun is an extremely versatile tool and should be in any craftsperson's home. Recommended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not as good as they used to be. OK, I did not buy this item from amazon but I did get the identical item elsewhere. I would like to have given it more stars, however I used to have this set years ago and it was excellent. This one is not. It does have three good knives and a good selection of blades. But the good stops there. The box is no longer made of wood, it is however workable. Just not sure how it will hold up. The really bad thing is the plastic knife and blade holders inside the box. These are make out of the cheapest plastic I have ever seen and there is no way it will last, this is a big disappointment. The reason I got the set was so I would have a good way to store the knives on my workbench but this thing will not last even a couple of months. I'm keeping it until I find something better. It's really sad that so many things are made so cheaply in china, it's a sad testament to this country. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I'm In Love With a Pair of Scissors. As a novice seamstress, I decided to splurge a little bit after learning that a good pair of shears is imperative for quality sewing. I love how luxurious this pair seems. Gingher products, including this one, are both solidly constructed and beautiful. I particularly like the felt-lined case that accompanies the shears, so I can make sure they don't become scratched.
These shears have a solid, but functional, weight in your hand and can accommodate larger hands easily. I haven't experienced any problems in using them to cut a variety of fabrics to size for sewing projects. I will definitely purchase more from the Gingher line in the future. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not perfect but a very good alternative to expensive name brand iwatch bands. This iwatch band is cute and well made. It comes in a very nice sturdy box.
Feel: It's genuine leather and although it's a bit stiff when you first wear it, it softens over time and feels nice on your wrist. The clasp is your usual watch clasp and seems sturdy.
Design: The design on this band is cute (my husband even noticed it and said it looked nice!) and the color shading is very pretty. The only downside (in my opinion) is that it appears as though the design is printed onto the leather similar to how an inkjet printers prints on paper and as such the design appears to bleed onto the white a little as opposed to having perfectly clean edges. You can really only see it when you look closely though.
Size: I have an average female wrist size and I'm wearing it on the 4th smallest hole with many more holes to go so I would say it would fit a wide range of wrist sizes. For comparison I wear an Apple S/M sportsband on the 3rd smallest hole.
Adapter: This watch band doesn't come with an adapter so I'm not sure why other reviewers are upset that it doesn't come assembled, you have to order it separately. The iDraw adapter works well with the watchband and the iwatch. The adapter set comes with a mini screwdriver and isn't that hard to assemble- 10 minutes at the most. Yes, the screws are TINY but it's a watch band so any adapter is going to have tiny screws.
Overall I really like this watch band and would recommend it.
I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sturdy Metal Hole-Puncher with Effortless Hole-Punching. I bought this hole-puncher to replace my old Swingline which was on the verge of falling apart, and I have to say I couldn't be more pleased with it. Even though I had never heard of the brand "PaperPro", I decided to go forth with the purchase after reading the good reviews. The PaperPro is made of metal and is very well built. The base has a glossy black finish and the push handle is shiny and durable. The base features a built-in ruler and a paper stop guide to ensure perfectly spaced holes every time for letter-size paper. The hole-puncher rests on a non-slip base which mostly prevents the PaperPro from sliding around on a surface. The hole-puncher also has a handle lock which activates simply by pushing the lock switch to the left which effectively locks the handle down for easier storage. All these things are great, however, the main selling point of this hole-puncher is the effortless hole-punching. I use my PaperPro hole-puncher often and every hole punch is consistently effortless and smooth. Even when hole-punching 20 sheets, the handle is easy to press and a lot easier than every single hole-puncher I've used, except for, of course, electric hole-punchers. The handle is large and very stable which makes hole-punching even easier. On the back of the hole-puncher, there is a pretty standard slide-out hole collector which is made of plastic. Overall, I am very pleased with the PaperPro hole puncher and I will definitely purchase office supplies from them again.
Pros:
- Effortless hole-punching
- Sturdy metal build
- Non-slip base
- Paper guide
Cons:
- None
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For the money they are decent, but. Mine were shipped with pretty rough edges. The steel is good and the build quality is solid, especially for the money, but I had to take it a step further than just honing to get them truly usable. Three of the tools needed serious sharpening and reprofiling. There were some serious burs and chips. Now this wasn't a huge issue as I would normally reshape the edges, but like to have the choice. On 3 tools, there was no choice other than to remove some steel.
Once I put them on the sharpener, then a wetstone stone and strop, they sharpened into a nice edge. I starting into roughing out a carving and they seem to so far hold the new edge pretty well. Not bad for the money, but if someone didn't have the kind of sharpening tools that make it easy, they would be hurting if they got my particular set of these gouges.
I'm giving it 3 stars because of the decent steel and nice handles. The edges you get might need more than just honed. But overall its a decent value. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Really like these. I have arthritis in my hands and Carpal Tunnel. I needed scissors that were easy to use. These fit the bill. My first pair of Fiskar scissors, I got free from my sewing supply company. I almost gave them away, thinking I had plenty of scissors. But I decided to try them. I really liked those Fiskar scissor and have been buying from Fiskar ever since. AND Fiskar stands behind their products. I had a pair break, and contacted Fiskar. That asked me to send a picture via email, which I did, and they replaced the scissors. I'm hoping to get more for grooming my dog, but I don't know if Fiskar makes scissors for dog grooming. I'm going to call! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It's not too big, it's not too small, as goldilocks would say, "it's just right. I received this soap mold for Christmas! I love it! This mold holds about 2 pounds of soap and it doesn't need to be reinforced at all! It is extremely sturdy, and does not flop or bend like other molds I've used. It's the perfect size, not too big, not too small, as goldilocks would say "it's just right"! I love that I can cut the soap into big chunky bars or smaller palm size, whatever size I want to cut! This is an awesome brand and soap mold and I definitely recommend this soap mold! I will certainly be purchasing more. I have made soaps with intricate designs with this mold too! It's just perfect! I've added a photo of the soap mold next to a gallon of milk for size reference..... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for a Genos cosplayer and Perfect for anyone. I'm in love with Snazaroo face paint, It's so high pigmented. Also, the more coats you put on the better; but 1 or 2 coats is more than enough. Just letting you guys know that this face paint it water based. Meaning once you put water (but not too much only like 3-5 drops) in the face paint it will instantly activate. This paint is long lasting, it can last for 8-12 hours, or until you wash it off with soap and water. You may need some setting powder or spray to set it in. You can use a facepaint sealer or baby or foot powder, I used foot powder and it worked perfectly fine. But what I don't think 1 container of this of this face paint can be used for your whole body. I personally think if you're going to use this for your whole body, I think 2-3 containers of this will work. This paint is hypoallergenic, i have allergic reactions to almost every makeup or sfx products, an I had no trouble or itchiness or redness at all. I bought 2 containers of this face paint, a black one and a dark grey for my neck for a Genos from One Punch Man cosplay. I would really recommend this facepaint (any color) to anyone. Excuse my horrible Genos arm props, all the paint was falling off at the con, but I had fun anyways | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Doesn't print and customer service didn't have an answer . Be careful ordering this. I have a really good photo printer and the printer is not able to grab the smooth paper, so it won't print on it. I contacted Silhouette customer service and they said that I should contact the company that makes the printer (!?). They said that their developer was able to print on it just fine. When I asked what printer the developer used, they said they don't know and they can't find out. It seems like when you release a product and say its 'printable' you should test it to make sure that everyone or at least most people can print on it at home. I now have an opened package of this cardstock that I can't use and can't return. Waste of my money. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not very satisfied. I bought this a year ago. At first it was great, and I had more than plenty batteries to keep it going. But, when stored on the shelf - even though it was turned off- it drained even new batteries. I didn't have t he problem with the battery compartment popping off. But, now after a year, it won't turn on anymore, even with brand new batteries in it. Light won't come on any more either. I liked it well enough when it worked, but, i am disappointed that it quit working at all...and so soon. My knee jerk reaction is to consider getting another one, but at this point I can't justify shelling out any more cash on another one, unless they've addressed the issues it has. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome!!!! Everything you need in 2 convenient cases. I have been working with ceramics for about 3 years now but it's all been in high school where I've always been provided with the materials I've needed, ever since I graduated I knew I needed to buy a new set of tools to deal with all this clay I had waiting for me, and I'm really glad I chose this! The cases that come with this set of a bunch of tools (that are also fantastic and finely crafted) are awesome because you don't need to carry around the tools in some unprofessional manner like a flimsy bag that will easily be ruined since these tools are pretty sharp (couple of ones I borrowed from school stabbed my backpack).
Although unrelated-- I bought this150 set of colored prismacolor pencils and it was really frustrating because it didn't come with a portable carrying case-- glad I don't need to deal with that same problem with this! Beginner or not, this is a wonderful set if recommend anyone to have. The cases also have plenty of space to add more tools (I managed to place 12 more comfortably in one of the two cases! You could fit more if you wanted... A good 5 more could probably fit) . Make sure that you keep your tools clean and dry before zipping up the tools since the case will probably grow moldy!
Happy sculpting/crafting/ throwing/molding/ etc.! :) (not sure what word to use...) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good for beginners. This is my first time attempting polymer clay, though I have done earthenware sculpting/handbuilding in the past. I have watched a lot of tutorials before building my first piece. I would consider this a good starting clay for the very affordable price and easy moldability. However, I found that the baked products are not hard enough, and more experienced sculptors have said it is due to Sculpey Original being less strong than other types of clay. I also tried mixing acrylic paint to color the clay and it tend to become very soft and sticky, so painting on the baked clay is a better way to color. If you are planning to do a lot of delicate, thin pieces, this may not be the clay for you. If you tend to do thicker, bigger pieces, I think this is a good affordable option. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Hem-tastic. I used this tape to hem some IKEA curtains, because I'm lazy. Pros: It's sticky, it sticks to cloth well, it's far better than any glue I've used, and it doesn't muck up the cloth with wetness and nastiness. Cons: It's sticky, so you have to be -REALLY REALLY- careful about how you use it. I think I'd have liked it better if both sides of the tape had film on them, such that I could've cut out pieces to do my hems in smaller bunches. Overall, a pretty good product... but it doesn't save as much time over using machine as I hoped it would. You still have to iron out your piecework, you still have to cut carefully and accurately, you still have to pin. It's not a panacea, but it's not damned bad. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Dulls quickly...very disappointed. I had to purchase and return this item once because although it worked great right out of the box... it dulled quickly after punching the corners of 5 or 6 pieces. Eventually a bit of the metal on one of the curved edges broke off. There is no direction in the box with regards to caring and maintaining this tool. If there is a way to keep the tool working as purchased I would LOVE it. Right now I'm looking at redesigning the album I was working on (remaking my parents 50th wedding album) as well as repurchasing a lot of paper that was ruined with this particular punch. I'm just hoping I can return it a second time. Not a happy camper! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Read the reviews, use the shortcuts, embrace success. This product absolutely does what it tells you it will. The only drawback to this product is from the consumer error not from design error. Within 15 minutes I had three bottles cut! My first (a beer bottle) with only the smallest imperfection, The second a regular wine bottle also with a small imperfection, and the last a super thick wine bottle which scored and broke perfectly no need to sand whatsoever. I would say the first and second bottle didn't break perfectly because of my own error in scoring the glass in the first place.
I attribute the overall quick and delightful success of the cutting to the other reviews written here. When you begin scoring your bottle make sure you're pushing hard enough to hear a sound. Also, only score once do not backtrack. I also found success in using a candle to heat the score line and then an ice water dip. That worked but didn't seem fast enough for me. I'm fortunate in that my husband and I have a small Steamfast steamer, because we hate ironing so much, so I used it to heat the score line and then dunked it in the icewater. I did this about four times each at no more then 20 second intervals. Extremely pleased with this product and will use it for years to come! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great, but with some limitations. Although this product has some limitations, it works pretty well for some jobs. It's not pourable, so you can't pour it into a mold, but you can push it into a firm and simple mold (like plaster of Paris) to make a shape you want. If you make a mistake, you can just reheat it and try again. Other buyers have mentioned that a little bit of pigment goes a long way - so true, so start out with adding even a half pellet to start with a desired color. The website has some good mixing tips to get desired colors. One of the things I used this for was to make some interior trim on a vintage car - the hardest part was matching the color, but through trial and error, I eventually got a close match. My only complaint with this is that it doesn't take a sanding very well.... My only complaint with the pigment pack is that there is no white, which would have been useful for my needs. The Instamorph without pigments is clear. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not bullet-proof. ***
This product disappoints, at least compared to its metallic counterpart. ("Counter"part, get it?)
For one thing, I didn't expect a non-standard size. The diameter at the top is almost identical but the height of the inverted, truncated cone is smaller, so the product, Freshware 12-Cavity Silicone Muffin Pan, came up short on this count and loses one star from five. (Came up "short," get it?)
For another thing, the product description on Amazon includes the line, "Flexible and non-stick; baked goods pop out easily," one third of the assertions of which is false and one third of which is misleading. The second assertion, that the product is "non-stick," is false, at least in the sense that MY baked goods didn't not stick; they did. And the third assertion, that baked goods pop out easily, is true as far as it goes but it doesn't go far enough. It should say, "Pop out easily but not intact," at least in the sense that MY baked goods didn't pop out intact. For these failings in the description, which a typical customer should be able to rely on to be closer to the truth than they are, I subtract another star.
The first assertion in that line, that the product is flexible, is 100% true. It is so flexible that you must use a half-sheet pan or something similar to rest the muffin pan on in order to carry your liquid concoction from your counter the short distance to your oven to turn it into a solid. I subtract no stars for this condition, but I do point out that with a metal muffin tin no such additional object is required.
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Wanting to take testing beyond baking, I tried using the product in the following three ways with the stated effects.
-- As a subsitute for bullet-proof body armor
Does not work well at all. A .22 caliber round fired from ten paces passes as easily through this thickness of silicone as it would through this same thickness of aged cheddar cheese. Or fontina, probably, but I didn't test it so I'm not 100% sure.
-- As a substitute for a bicycle tire repair patch
Works surprisingly well as far as penumatics go, but because of the extra thickness there's an audible and palpable thwip with every rotation of the tire.
-- As a substitute for a metal muffin tin
Works quite well if what you're doing with that muffin tin is storing up to a dozen collections of small things such as beads in various colors or tiny replicas of Shea Stadium in various sizes or hamster pancreases in various stages of ontogenesis. Also, you will still need to rest this product on some non-floppy surface if you want to move your collections by some means other than sliding unless you're pretty careful.
I neither subtract nor add any stars for the above, I merely note the results in case you're interested.
Five stars minus one for the unexpected volume and another for the false advertising is three. It's OK.
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I want my money back. After reading other brands' reviews I decided to pay more for this product. First of all the loom was not put correctly which I was able to fix by disassembling it, but by doing so the hook's base opener notch broke off. The hook is so flimsy, and now after the third bracelets it's visibly bent. Supposedly it came with enough bands for 24 bracelets, but I'm pretty sure the hook won't last that long. Thirdly It didn't come with design instructions except a basic one. Their web offers good instructions, but it is not too convenient. Lastly (this is minor) the arrow is not marked red like the lady on the web says. I gave two stars since the base is working. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Better suited for a woven than a knit purely because . Better suited for a woven than a knit purely because the fabric of the dress I was applying them to warps when you push it through. I suggest making sure all 4 prongs are fully pushed through and folded down if you want to avoid them falling off.
They did send (i ordered quite a lot of these) 2 different types of studs. They weren't mixed in the bag. But some of the bags (less of these than the other) were a slightly mored domed shape and other bags were a flatter, more traditional looking pyramid stud.
I ended up spray painting them for something. I initially used a flat black paint that ended up flaking off and showing scratches very easily and switched to a gloss which adhered much better to the metal. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Like Hot Melt Glue with Longer Working Time. I bought this on Dave Frary's recommendation, to glue EPS and EPX foam to foam. It does, as the Mfg. and other reviews have mentioned, eat styrofoam. But it's very controllable. I think it works best for me if I use it like contact cement. Apply to both surfaces, touch together, separate, allow the solvent to flash, then stick the parts together. In that kind of use, any dissolving of the foam is not only un-noticible but probably desirable, as it contributes to the glue-bond. If your glue joints are at all exposed, and if the foam pieces will be covered by anything at all, plaster cloth, ground foam, even just paint, any foam melting will disappear.
Think of it like hot melt glue only withOUT the thickness and body of hot glue to get in the way of close fitting joints, and with maybe 1-2 minutes of working time, and an hour of drying time, instead of the "hurry and slap it together" thing that hot glue sometimes becomes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not measured as I anticipated. I just received these and they appear to be decent quality with very little imperfections in the wood, although they'll need some good sanding, especially all around the edges. What disappointed me, and it could be that I'm just unfamiliar with how these are typically measured, but I thought width by height was measured in the center, which would mean they'd be 7" at full width, but the height would be from the center of the heart (where it dips) to the tip (which actually comes out to be 5.5", not 6.5". So, they appear to be measured from the tallest part of the heart to the tip on a skewed diagonal, which to me isn't really a measurement. But that at least gives them a nice rounded heart shape. They should end up working for me, just a little different than I anticipated. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Add a magnet to the AC connector. Surebonder CL-800F 60-Watt Cordless High Temperature Glue Gun --- I had this cordless glue gun for a month and the AC connector of the gun starts having problem connecting to the base. I must position the gun is a particular angle to establish the electrical connection. Solve the problem by adding a Magnet glued to the gun's body, and another magnet glued to the base, and using the magnetic force to hold the gun in that perfect location (Motivation: Apple MacBook magnetic power adapter!) -- an ugly fix but it works so far. I like the concept of heating up the gun, and allow cordless operating for ~20 seconds before the heating camber cools off. Hope there is better mechincal design on the AC connector in the future. 3 Stars for it poor connector design, and hope there is improvement in the future. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Leaves nice clean lines, but does not fully erase. Ok, first off this does not fully erase. I have included a picture as an example. However I am still rating it five stars because it gives me nice clean lines. I use this for tracing drawings and images on to canvases and art paper. If you are tracing on to canvas you will most likely be painting over the lines anyway, so it doesn't really matter that it can't be fully erased.
However when I do a piece in charcoal I only trace the darker ares because those will likely be covered anyway, and I free hand the lighter areas. It still gives me something to work with so my proportions are right in my finished drawings.
This comes in rectangular sheets in a resealable plastic bag. Making it easy to store. Each sheet can be reused multiple times. If you are tracing something larger that 9" x 13" simply tape the pattern/picture at the top so it doesn't move (leave the bottom loose so it can be lifted), and slide the transfer paper over to the next section and finish tracing.
You can use a plain stylus for tracing or even a pencil, however I got the Fiskers Embossing Stylus (sold on Amazon) so I don't damage the pattern/drawing I am tracing. However that is not necessary to have, just nice. I've included to photos. One shows the stylus used, and how much graphite can be removed with an eraser. The other shows the package, and a size comparison to my hand. I hope this helps. Happy Tracing! :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
great product, hard to work with. I bought this beeswax to make various personal care products that so far have turned out great. It smells like honey, has a nice color and melts down smoothly. It arrived as pictured. My only complaint is that since it comes in one big block it is hard to work with. Chipping away at this thing to use as needed is difficult. It almost has a hard rubber quality to it with its density. Had I known better I'd have gotten thw the bag of more easily measurable pearls. Its hard to measure how much you need when chipping away at this big block. Maybe it would be easier if one had the right tools?
Unless you plan to melt it all down at once don't get the block. Get the pearls. Excellent product though. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not for small tools. I probably should have researched this more because for my small carving tools, this is just too rough and on the typical motor, runs way too fast. It's a well-made tool and is really a time-saver once you get the hang of it. Try it first on tools that you aren't as concerned about possibly having to re-sharpen.
REVISED 12/10/2013 - I went back and worked on this some more last night and got good results. I mounted on my VS mini lathe in a drill chuck at the slowest speed (700 rpm) and filed the edge of the strop flat and honed my flexcut and pfeil 1mm v tools back to razor sharpness. I also used a bright light to make sure that I barely touched the edge. I still can't give it 5 stars just because the leather does not arrive flat enough for out of the box use IMO. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Simple to use- easy to cut with scissors- I was able to easily add magnetic backing to objects I needed to keep handy. *Free product provided for evaluation and review.*
The 'one pack" is ONE SHEET of magnetic material. It works. It's a simple product that's simple to use. It's easy to cut with regular household scissors. It has good adhesive that sticks well to plastic, metal and paper. (I've not tried it with anything else.) The magnetic side sticks to any metal that normally a magnet sticks to. It's not the strongest magnet, but it has worked well for my needs of being able to stick small things to the fridge to keep them handy.
On one side it has adhesive, covered with paper that peels off. I was able to draw out the shape of the electric thermometer that I wanted stuck to my fridge on the paper, then cut it with scissors, stick it TO the thermometer, and now it has the magnetic backing needed so it sticks to the refrigerator. The grip is good enough that it doesn't fall or slide down. If you cut it too big, it can be trimmed, or if you cut it too small, you can always add more.
If you are careful cutting the magnetic sheet, you can get several uses out of it for smaller objects. Or you could use it as a sign and stick stockboard or a paper to it up to regular letter size paper, 8.5" x 11." | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Can't shake that feeling of being watched. These teeny-tiny little wiggly eyes are so much fun! The little ones take a bit of careful effort till you get the hang of them, but after that you are rolling! Stick 'em on anything... An egg in the fridge to cheer your partner's morning, or scare them and give them reason to ponder your sanity. Or get those eyes to stick to things that are sticky by just placing them on the surface, examples are: a cube of butter! the side of the jelly jar that has a dribble dried on the side! Holiday cheese ball! that disturbingly messy tube of toothpaste!
For surprise placements (inside dental floss lid, dinner fork, car keys, dashboard, you get the idea) that are temporary, a tiny dab of rubber cement works great as it isn't permanent and easily rolls up and off of most surfaces, the trick is getting the tiny little eyes coated with adhesive. I found it easiest to pick the eye up securely with tweezers and tap the backside against the brush of adhesive and then put them into place. Jumbo or tiny, they never go exactly where you want and need a bit of repositioning, so take that into consideration choosing your adhesive and if it will show and if that matters. These worked wonderfully for dressing up old holiday jewelry! Now the Easter Bunny, Santa, pumpkins, turkeys, smiley face earnings, etc. all have googlie eyes; a vast improvement from the dated look of 1990's tacky holiday adornments. The only other thing that makes the holiday jewelry makeover complete is a nice sprinkle of glitter. Those two subtle changes should wake up your old earrings and have people wondering what is different about you, you have such a sparkle and glow, but at the same time, they can't help but wonder where the feeling of being watched is coming from. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
THIS IS SERIOUSLY GOOD TAPE!!! IT WILL STAY STUCK NO MATTER WHAT. I took a chance on one roll of this because it is a good value. NOTHING I'VE TRIED STICKS TWO PIECES OF CARDSTOCK TOGETHER LIKE SCOR-TAPE. I used to use a lot of glue sticks, Xyron, tape and dot runners. Each of them have their own merits. But when I want something to stay stuck together forever, I use Scor-tape. I love to layer things when I make cards and this is absolutely the best method to use for sticking together the pieces or tabs on pillow boxes, box cards or pop-up cards. Before Scor-tape, my pillow boxes would pop open and my boxes for box cards would come undone. I used the Cricut seriously tacky tape before, and it works good. But it is pricey and you don't get much for your money. Now I'm a Scor-tape gal FOREVER!
I love it and you will too! Just a little bit of this great tape will keep everything in place. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I enjoy the freedom the Kraft Paper Wine Gift Bags give . I enjoy the freedom the Kraft Paper Wine Gift Bags give you. These bags allow me to bring out my creative side and personalize it based on the occasion and who I am gifting the item to.
They are well made and durable. Can be used for a wide variety of gifts (not just wine).
You can get the kids involved to add their own touches to gift bags, this is perfect for grandparents or gift exchanges at school.
I love the simplicity and the wide range of decorating that can be done great for birthdays, baby showers, anniversaries, Christmas, promotions an so on.
These are a must have in my arsenal and a great go to gift bag! For last minute gifts add a nice bow and go!
I received this item at a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Be warned, you need a circular sander to grind the letters down to fit in holder. Have arthritis? Don't bother. Unless you are a very strong man, or a woman with a husband who is, don't even bother. If you have arthritis, don't even think about getting these. I wasted about 30 minutes trying to get "LUCY" into the tiny letter holder that will hold a maximum of ten letters plus one space. I gave up trying with very sore hands. I don't have arthritis but I know people who do and like I said in the title, don't even bother.
I asked my husband, who is a very, very, VERY strong man to help me. He too could not get the letters into the holder. However, he is not the type of person to give up, He took the plastic meanies to his shop and came back a while later with "LUCY" in the holder! What he ended up doing was using his circular sander and grinding each of the letters down. To do that for each and every one of the letters/numbers would take many, many hours. Not worth the trouble.
It seems that some people have not had a problem with these so I am wondering if there is a flaw in the manufacturing process? They are really tiny too, not worth more than $5.00 in my opinion. Probably far less than a dollar to manufacture since they are just molded plastic.
These are going in the trash. I will keep "LUCY" since it's already in the holder, maybe I will use it again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not very useful, buy the retractable pocket cutter instead. I own the ceramic box cutter which is an excellent product and I just purchased the retractable pocket cutter (Model 10514) which uses the same blade as the box cutter.
This safety cutter is the total opposite of the box cutter in terms of functionality. The blade is too small to do anything and the magnet is weak. Also, I don't like the fact that the tiny blade is exposed because you can barely see it and if you are not careful, I am sure you can cut yourself or something important. The retractable pocket cutter is what I really need for opening packages that come in the mail or opening blister packs because it has a retractable blade; a larger blade; and a rubber grip with what looks to be a larger magnet. I don't know what I will use the safety cutter for and I might just toss it for safety reasons. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works well, but drains batteries quickly. First I'd like to say to the person who complained about rechargeable batteries not being included, it clearly states on the package that they aren't included. Plus, how many devices come with batteries included these days???
To the product. It works well for my taste. Just as well as a corded gun. BUT, it drains batteries fast. My jobs usually only take about 5 minutes or less and after 3-5 uses I need to recharge the batteries. And there is no warning which really bugs me. If it would just stop working all together when the batteries are low that would be nice. But it turns on and even gets warm, 10 minutes later it still is only warm and you waited this long just to find out that the batteries are too weak. If that was improved I'd give it a better rating. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great scissors. The biggest pair is very sharp. Great scissors. The biggest pair is very sharp, very smooth, and feels high quality. The little razor, clipper things are SWEET! However, being that I have 3 young girls that like to sew, and are always in the sewing basket for something, I couldn't keep the razor in there.
With all of the products, items, and fun things I've purchased from AMAZON, I am surprised by the packaging on this. So many things I've received were packaged securely, double, triple, super sealed, and then stuck inside a hard plastic container- kinda things. THIS DOES NOT take any precaution in their packaging. These three tools are zip-tied to a small cardboard sheet. There is nothing around the razor, and you can stick your finger right on the blades.
With that being said, my husband saw the razor and immediately called dibs. He said they would be great for his fishing stuff, and I haven't seen them since. Which is fine, my daughters don't need this to be tempted to use, and bleed.
My 13 year old is very happy that we replaced our old sewing shears (and hates the word shears), because she's still working on her T-shirt quilt project---has the border left to do, and these scissors are making it easy for her to cut straight without bunching up the material.
This is a great deal on 3 pairs, and they're all good quality. Worth buying. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Doesn't cut it. I was trying to find something that was easier to use than scissors and I thought this would fill the bill but, I am disappointed. When the blade is new, it cuts well but, the blade dulls quickly and the blades are pricey! In fact, you are mostly paying for a nicely finished, well balanced blade holder. Regarding the ease of cutting various fabrics: As the blade dulls, more force needs to be applied to the blade which caused a different set of ergonomic concerns. I bought a self healing cutting pad, a Gingher Right Hand Rotary Cutter and Gingher Left Hand Rotary Cutter, Gingher blades and a blade sharpener and I'm still back to using scissors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wonderful tools for polymer clay. I have worked with polymer clay for many years, but only in the last year have I noticed people utilizing these tools in books and YouTube videos. It took me forever to figure out the "real" name, but when I came across this set, I knew I had to have them.
They are made wonderfully and I can use them for long periods without my hands cramping up or getting sore spots from gripping other tools too firmly. I spoke with another artist friend of mine after I placed my order and she said she had been using the exact same ones for years and loved them too. Great quality and a lot of versatility in these three pieces. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice, sharp snipping scissors. At first glance, these scissors almost look like little preschool scissors. Then look closely at the super-sharp blades and you really begin to see the quality of these little wonders. My granddaughter and I make rag quilts together and up until now have used regular sewing scissors to make the little cuts required on these quilts. Regular long-blade scissors are much more difficult to use and control for this purpose. My granddaughter uses this pair to snip the quilts. The most exciting thing, according to her, is that the tedious job of snipping becomes much easier with these tiny wonders. The time it took to snip all the blocks and edges on a full-size rag quilt was almost cut in half! The scissors are very precise, sharp and easy to use because of the ease with which they open and close. I find them easier to use than regular scissors as well for my arthritic hands. Just wish they had a spring-loaded open/close. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Well-made Cheap Tools. I find it easier to put stock in tool reviews when the reviewer gives his or her skill level right off the bat. That way, I know how large a grain of salt I need to take their review with. To that end, I would say I am between novice and intermediate skill levels when it comes to wood carving. Now, on to the review!
I purchased this kit because my project had outgrown my basic 3-piece hand chisel set. I needed something more subtle and I needed a variety of blade shapes to achieve the contours I sought in my piece. This looked like a low-cost entry to the world of light woodcarving, and a way to hone my skills while searching for a better set of tools for the future.
Upon arrival, I inspected the blades to check for any chips or cracks and tested the blades for play at the tang. I am happy to report that my set had none of these issues. They felt solid in the hand and sturdy when facing the few test gouges and cuts I made. I did notice that on each of the blades was some sort of adhesive film. I presume this was to prevent corrosion during shipping. In any case, it did not hinder their function whatsoever and I appreciated the forethought by the manufacturer.
My only word of caution with these tools is that the blades are on the thin side. I am fully aware of the premise that you get what you pay for, but I feel it necessary to mention. One of the x-acto-shaped knives has already lost its point due to the blade chipping off at the end. Keeping this in mind is my best advice for those considering purchasing this kit.
Overall, I am very pleased with my purchase and have only deducted one star because I typically reserve five-star reviews for products that exceed my expectations. For this price-point, you would be hard-pressed to find anything much better. These are well-made cheap tools. If you bear that in mind, youll not go wrong. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I am terribly disappointed in this pair of scissors. I am terribly disappointed in this pair of scissors. I've used similar pairs and have been very satisfied, hence why I wanted a pair of my own. As an elementary teacher, I cut a LOT of miscelaneous papers and lamination, so I was hoping this would help prevent hand pain associated with that. After less than five minutes of very light use (only on construction paper) the spring stopped working and the scissors will not spring open any more. Even when the lock is completely disengaged, I have to manually open them every single time to make a cut. It completely defeats the purpose of this product and makes them completely useless since I have to manually open them each time without a finger hole to do it one-handed. I will be seeking out a refund for this and would suggest for others to look at other fiskar types (just not this particular style) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very low quality. It was $5.50 for five sheets, so I expected decent cardstock, but I was shocked by the quality. When I first saw it, the cover page (shown in the picture above) shows bright, vibrant colors, however, the actual cardstocks are very washed out, dull, low quality prints, particularly the red one (the one I bought this pack for). The red one looks like a bright red in the picture and on the cover sheet for the pack, but is actually a very, very, very dull, almost brownish red. I was SO disappointed by the color, but I still tried to make it work. But besides the color, when I received this, there was a giant circular bent mark in the middle of the cardstocks (not exactly a crease mark, but a bent mark which makes the sheets look beat up, like someone stepped on it...) I needed the entire 12x12 area, so I just had to deal with the bent mark and tried to overlook it as well, hoping that the person who receives the box I'm trying to make with it won't care too much.
But after trying to ignore both these issues which really disappointed me, I discovered the third, biggest issue: when you try to fold any of these sheets, the print/color rips where you fold it. I did not use any hard edge item or anything to crease these sheets, but even a light crease/attempt to fold these cardstocks will cause the print/color to rip, showing the white paper underneath. I was so disheartened by this, but AGAIN, I still tried to deal with this disaster, by trying to use the other side. But THE OTHER SIDE'S PRINT RIPPED AS WELL. Any kind of fold on this cardstock will rip the print up from both sides.
So, in the end, I just bought new cardstock because I cannot use this. Maybe these are great for flat scrapbooking purposes, but if you need to fold these cardstocks at all, look for something else. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
An alright product. Got this for the kids for my son's birthday. The package was easy to open. But when I opened it some of the colors were dried out so I resoaked them so they would color and one of the plastic covers on the yellow wouldn't come out which I had to dig out which removed some of the product. My son decided to he wanted to paint my face he was having a blast. I decided to paint him. most of the colors came out right.
The pink pencil/crayon didn't come out right. While I was cleaning his face all the colors came out but the yellow I ended up using an cleanser pad for my face and my son to get the yellow off.
Other then that its a good product. But would recommend having some cleanser around.
got it for free | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
after taking a great deal of time arrange the lot of oddly shaped . These dried pussy willows were definitely just okay. There were not a lot of catkins to begin with and even using the utmost care to remove the covers, too many catkins broke off in the process which was disappointing. Half the branches had a reasonable amount of catkins and half were half bare and kinda sorry looking. Combined together, after taking a great deal of time arrange the lot of oddly shaped branches, the presentation turned out decent. Though I would recommend searching locally first to see what is available. In retrospect that's what I should have done, I just got lazy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The best hold punch for the disc notebooks currently on the market. This is an outstanding hole punch and the best one currently available for use in either the Stapels Arc or Levenger Circa disc notebook systems. The rating is unfairly bought down by the one reviewer who was not reviewing the product but the condition of an individual unit. I have had the good fortune of being able to try out both of the Levenger hole punches and the Staples punch, and while as a whole I tend to prefer Levenger versions to the Staples equivalents, in this case I strongly prefer the Staples version. The reason is the long arm that allows the use to exert more energy in punching the hole in the paper. The problem with the Levenger punch is that it does not have the long arm, with the result that you have to exert more force, with the possibility that the pages can slip, creating less accurate holes.
Until another option comes along - and assuming that the new option is superior - this will remain the best way to prepare paper for use with the disc notebooks. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cute little tags. These are adorable little tags! I was surprised at the amount and they will more than likely last you a really long time! I usually buy printed craft paper like with polka dots or chevron in this color to do all my gift wrapping - (no matter if it's Christmas or birthdays or whatever). I rarely buy the tacky kind - like the kind with Santa faces on it. These tags match the neutral paper perfectly! I can use my rubber stamps to write messages on the tags before using brush tip markers to write in the names.
The paper feel like it is good quality and the string fits fine through the hole. The are small - unlike a lot of tags like these - which sometimes are larger than the gift itself! These are perfect no matter what size gift!
*I received a sample of these 100pcs Kraft Paper Tags at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review. I was neither paid nor sponsored for my opinions and all thoughts reflected in this review are solely my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
the coloured beads do not blend worth a crap. The 'Morph cools too rapidly to do anything . I realize I'm new to using this kind of thing, but in my experience: the coloured beads do not blend worth a crap. The 'Morph cools too rapidly to do anything with, and I am completely frustrated with the product.
I'm a disabled vet whose art is important in not only a creative art geek (since childhood)manner, but as a type of therapy. I used this product for the first time just two or three nights ago; and it proved so inefficient and difficult to use; I nearly went into a berserker rage. Which is something I hate happening outside of certain survival situations.
I just want to find the serenity and inner peace the late Bob Ross had, hoping art will help and this stuff hasn't brought me one subatomic particle closer.
Your results, of course, will undoubtedly vary.
No offense meant to the manufacturer and seller(s). Maybe I'm just too far gone to use this kind of thing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fun and easy to be creative. This is easy to use, easy to sand and easy to paint. It is very smooth and has a slight sheen if not sanded. After sanding the surface is as smooth as you desire to make it but the initial sheen will be gone. I used a dremel and regular sandpaper. This pours like a liquid and is clear and will start to look creamy and start setting in just a few minutes and after that you really need to leave it be lest you mar the surface. I noticed no foul odor and clean up was a snap. Some sort of mold release would have been a good idea for me. After curing I drilled holes with ease. I used a non motorized drill. I think an actual drill would be too much. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome new Tool. Love this burner very much. The Delivery was fast and everything was nicely packed, I wished the seller would have included a catalog, for further ordering.
The burner itself came with three exchangeable tips and a tip remover,changing the tips is quick and easy . Also in the package was the advertised instruction book,
that has some really nice Patterns and an overall guideline on how to burn.
Having burned with an old school wood burner before, I have to say I was impressed on how easy and flawless this mashing works. I have burned so far 4 projects and they were done in less then half the time, it would have taken me, with my old one. I have not yet needed to adjust the dial past 5, perfect nbr to burn most projects. All together this mashine, is a true gem and I'm looking forward to burning more projects. You can't go wrong with this one | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nifty Little Gadget. I purchased this to make pillow boxes to hold small candies and nuts at Christmas. I suggest making a sample out of scrap paper first; but it's easy to use and after you've made the first one, you won't need the instructions again. The finished size is about 2 1/2 inches wide, but the length is variable. I normally score things with an embossing tool I have, but I actually prefer the scoring tool that comes with the punch board.
After making a lot of these this week, I have three tips: First, be sure to completely score the rounded lines. This means using the tip of the scoring tool to get into the little space next to the pointer. Second, before you glue the sides together, work the curved scored edges with your fingertips and pinch them gently into shape. Third, be sure to glue the tab all the way to the edge, and especially on the curved edges. My early ones pulled apart before I learned to be generous with the adhesive.
Don't know if I'll have too much call to make pillow boxes in the future, but it was fun and used up lots of old Christmas-themed scrapbooking paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worked fantastic. I saw that silhouette came out with the mint (stamp maker). I initially looked into getting that, but realized the cost overtime wasn't great. Then I stumbled across the stamp material. After watching some tutorials, I went ahead and purchased with the stamp mat, even though there were mixed reviews on this product. I made my first stamp last night (on the first try) and it worked amazing. I did a text stamp for Valentine's Day (see photo). The thinnest part of the stamp was about 1/8" thick. I don't know that the blade could handle much thinner. It came out perfect. Per the tutorial I watched, I bought the fiskar's stamp press. I was able to line up the letters and it's clear for easy stamping on the paper. Also per the tutorial, I used a pigment stamp pad from colorbox. Apparently this material works better with pigment inks than the other kinds. So for $20 (easily the same cost for 2 large rubber stamps) I am set up to make at least 30 (or more) custom stamps! You won't be able to make super intricate detailed stamps, like the mint, but I think for the money this is a great option. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
26 pieces of glue sticks! Whoop whoop. So I've had a few hot glue guns in my life, I love to use them. I have kids who do a lot of projects and my preferred method for putting things together is with a glue gun. They didn't last long though. So I'm sure were all familiar with a blue gun and how they work. But what is different is I never bought a glue gun that came with so many glue sticks! Also ones I have used didn't have an in and off switch so that is pretty neat. Overall I've used it on my daughters bows and it works great. For it to warm up that was pretty quick like two minutes. Not bad BC I have no patients. I did recieve this free to test out and give my honest opinion on how I feel about it overall. Thank you! Price is great for everything! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
this for a Slytherin wax stamper i got and liked the shade of green it had in the picture . so i got this for a Slytherin wax stamper i got and liked the shade of green it had in the picture which is all i had to go on for the shade. it was a mistake as wen it got to me my first thought was they sent the wrong color as it was such a dark shade of green that from Evan a short distance away it looks more black than green. (much like the blue that you must enplane to kids is a very dark blue not black.) and so now i must go to a different place to find one and i under stand that using the same picture for many things is more effective but pleas pleas make sure that the mane things match so that buyers know what they are getting. you don't take a picture of the on set replica to show the toy that your selling (unless its a comparison to the toy) so don't take a picture of lime green and then sell swamp green. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
it appears to be what is genuine leather and have fine stitching marks. When you are looking for a wallet, you tend to look for comfort, design, and quality. This wallet is extremely slick, it appears to be what is genuine leather and have fine stitching marks. The same quality youd find in $50-$60 leather wallets at somewhere like Kohls, except those wouldnt have the RFID protection. It has a picture ID holder along with the other pockets which fit my 14 total (dont ask) credit cards, discount cards, medical card, etc. Now I wouldnt be doing it justice if I say it is bulky because I have all my cards in there which adds up to quite a bit. So I stuck it in my pocket and tested it for a couple days and I have to say it was pretty comfortable. And please note I carry my wallet in my front pocket because of its thickness due to all my cards. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Paper is incredible. But don't spend more than $12-15 for it. This is the best sketch pad I've ever used. It is like Bristol in a pad. You can sketch in pencil, erase, pencil some more, erase some more, pencil in a few last details, ink over it - as much as you want - and still nothing will bleed through to the next page. I've had brush markers saturate enough to be visible on the other side, but never so much as to stain the next page. In fact, beyond just the fact that it's beautiful to look at and feels like a dream, the lack of bleed-through is the primary reason I started using this sketch pad 10 years ago.
I didn't regret that decision, and I still use it today. Every once in a while, I'll run out and be unable to find it locally. I'll try something else, and I'll hate it in comparison. I try to keep a few extras lying around at all times these days, just to avoid that from happening again.
All of that said, most decent art supply stores will have this for under $15. The current "cheapest" option on Amazon is over $20. This is price-gouging, and you can usually find it cheaper locally. Do so. You won't regret it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
easy and amazing. This fantastic kit from poly plastic allows you to make a mold, and create whatever plastic part your mind can dream up! The kit includes silicone mold putty, along with a moldable plastic. It allows you to create or replicate an existing plastic part.
Pick up the kit, and let your creative juices start flowing! You can use it to create jewelry, toys, cosplay costumes, prototypes, and other small object casting! The only limits are your imagination!
Excellent for making small home repairs! It can be used to duplicate custom parts, grips, handles, hooks, brackets and cases! Picked up an awesome antique dresser at the flea market, but unfortunately it's missing one of its decorative drawer knobs? Simply cast one of the existing knobs, and mold and create an exact replica!
This kit and its products are very user friendly. No hazardous liquids to mix together, no release agents required. No mold boxes or braces needed. The self-releasing molding putty is non-toxic and odor free! Your part is ready to remove from the mold in just 30 short minutes! Molds are reusable, and have a long shelf life, with no shrinkage.
The plastic that you will create your masterpiece from it's super easy to use. Simply heat the pellets in hot water above 150 degrees for 2 to 3 minutes until they turn clear. Then you simply remove them from the water and press them into your mold! If something goes wrong and you change your mind, they are easily remelted so you can modify your part as many times as needed until you get exactly what you're looking for.
Poly plastics offers everything you need in just one kit! Also included in the kit is their Moldable Plastics Idea Booklet, which was developed to help inspire your creativity while creating with this non toxic, odor free kit.
I received this in exchange for trying it out and reviewing its quality and performance. We have used it to make replacement knobs and toggles, jewelry, and superhero cosplay items. It's been so much fun, and is easy for older children to create with! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Well-Built, Works As Intended And Works Every Time. Crop-A-Dile has the reputation for being one of the best eyelet and snap punch and it's certainly not undeserved. It works as intended and it works well. It has been mentioned that the Crop-A-Dile will ONLY reach as far in as 1" -- So, if you need to set an eyelet further in from the edge, a pliers-style eyelet setter such as this one isn't well-suited for your needs.
If, however, you have no such need, then the Crop-A-Dile MAY be the more convenient way to go.
The Crop-A-Dile will accommodate eyelets with holes of varying sizes, e.g. 1/8", 3/16", 5/32" because the size of the punch (2 sizes to choose from) and the size of the anvil (4 sizes to choose from) can be set. Refer to the picture on the product page to see the 2 black parts of the Crop-A-Dile -- these are the widgets for setting the sizes for the anvil and punch.
I do want to mention a point which might be noteworthy. The mechanism for adjusting the depth of the hole punch is no longer metal -- there has been a design change. The depth adjustment on my Crop-A-Dile is plastic. Most people tend to PERCEIVE plastic components (as opposed to metal) as being more inferior in quality -- I'm no exception. I was a little disappointed to see that the depth adjustment on my Crop-A-Dile is plastic. To be fair, it does work well.
Eyelet setters come in at least 3 flavors: (1) the pliers style (like the Crop-A-Dile), (2) the hammer and punch style e.g. the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Darice-Eyelet-Setter/dp/B002PNP5U0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Darice Eyelet Setter</a> (which requires the use of a hammer) and (3) the punch style (which requires NO hammer) e.g. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Friskars-Eyelet-Punch-Setter/dp/B001EWPYYU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Friskars Eyelet Punch Setter</a>.
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The Crop-A-Dile has worked very well for me. Whether it will work as well for you will depend on your needs. You have many styles of eyelet setters to choose from, so look around before deciding. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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