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The Chopper II works as advertised with the proviso that it works best with short lengths of material. For your money you get a tool which enables you to consistently cut lengths of either plastic or soft wood to consistent lengths and angle cuts.
The Chopper II works as advertised with the proviso that it works best with short lengths of material, 12" or 30cm long. Anything much longer can be unwieldy. Northwest has recognized this and market The Chopper III for longer lengths.
On each side of the cutting blade are adjustable and removable cutting guides to enable the user to cut various angles. They are a little fiddly to use at first but after a little experience are very useful. One problem with using the Chopper II is that parts being cut tend to fly away when cut. Since the cutting blade is very sharp your fingers should not be too close to the blade when cutting so I would recommend having the Chopper in a transparent plastic bag when cutting small parts so the carpet monster doesn't eat your work.
Both the blade and cutting mat are replaceable and the blades are single edge standard industrial razor blades. The blades are held in place with a single diamond head screw. The cutting guides are secured with thumb screws.
I had been interested in the Chopper II for some time to help me with creating scratch build parts and am happy that I finally purchased it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice Product, Slow shipping. This product is pretty cool, and works as it states, I wish there was a way to give Stars to the product only, and
then give stars to how it was shipped. If this was just a product review only, I would give it 5 stars. Works quite well for what it is, and kids are very impressed with how well it works. Smears a little if you iron too long. Directions say Iron for 30 seconds, but that is way too long and ink really starts to smear by then. 10 to 15 seconds seems plenty if you have a hot iron. Shipping was a BIG disappointment thought. I purchased it with Amazon Prime on Friday, and still didn't have it by Wednesday. I needed it fast. I would have upgraded my shipping if I thought I wouldn't actually get it in 2 days, like usual. This was the first time Amazon Prime has let me down when I depended on that 2 day shipping that was promised. It was shipped fed ex, and they sent an email stating it would be delivered on Tuesday, but then changed it to be delivered later? Why? because they handed it over the post office to deliver, instead of fed ex delivering it them-self. POST OFFICE DELIVERED IT LATE, AND I NEEDED IT ON TIME!!!
Ended up spending all day Wednesday trying to find the product locally, but no one carries it around here. So, the 3 star rating is for the SLOW SHIPPING. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
it's easy to squeeze and doesn't hurt my hand. I have the Fiskars corner rounder and bought this on a whim. It's $8 for some cute corner accents. I find it punches well, it's easy to squeeze and doesn't hurt my hand. I run everything from 65lbs to 110lbs paper through it and it performs as it should. Most importantly, I buy from companies that stand behind their products. I work the heck out of the tools I buy as soon as I get them. Then you can ask for a replacement if you find it's not operating properly. I've never had a problem with Fiskars standing behind their products.
Will it last 10 years? No. But for $8 I will be happy if I get 4 or 5 years of use out of it. For a personal crafting standpoint, it works great and is rugged enough to survive a drop. Cause I've dropped it. It's light weight and easy to use - just cut it upside down so you can see the corner fit into the cutting mechanism. Make sure your dial is securely in the cutting corner pattern of your choice, and fit your paper into the orange guide at the top. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice Design...Easier to use than other models. August 2017: I've had it for a few days and used it 3x so far. It works well. The padded grip is really a nice extra that most other models don't have. I've used others that don't have this and they get too hot to use without turning them off and taking a break to let them cool down..My fingers got uncomfortably hot with the ones without this. I wish it had more tips though. They need a tip that's in between the super pointy one and the blunted rounded one. Mine did Not come with a tool stand. This makes for a less than safe feeling to use as I have had to rig a metal bowl that won't move and that the wand won't pop out of. These things get over 900 degrees. Need to figure out who to call to have a stand sent to me or figure out a safer way to prop it when I need to set it down. If it lasts a long time I would recommend it. Plus, I got it for about $12.00 cheaper here than the craft stores. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Okay I got a little one click happy when stocking up in woodworking supplies. Okay I got a little one click happy when stocking up in woodworking supplies. This works but is on par with as seen on TV novelties. The glue has to be totally dry to get off without making a mess and that takes quite a while. Not enough glue and it flakes off and leaves little bits to peel out. Too much glue and its pretty hard to pull off without breaking some bristles (after only a few uses Im missing a couple already). Plus the head slowly works its way off and you have to keep pushing it back on.
So its really only semi-reusable to the effect that disposable brushes are easier and still cheaper over all. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Midnight Edition, Project Life. I have not used Project Life in the past but thought it would be a great way to document daily happenings without becoming bogged down building individual pages for each event.
I purchased the Midnight Edition Core kit because I thought the simple black/white/grey color scheme would allow me to add various color touches of my own while maintaining a uniformity.
Like the reviewer before me, I think the cardstock is a bit thin and while I like some of the generic event type phrases some of the others I agree are silly and I don't think anyone would use 10 of those in the same book. Also, one of the few I would have used repeatedly has a typo. "This Happenned" would have been one I could see using in each of my monthly pages to bring consistency to the overall design, but of course the typo eliminated it.
I also ordered the large box of Project Life page protectors (60) which was suppose to contain 10 of each type, it arrived nicely packaged and in good shape, but I received 20 of the 4x4 style E instead of 10 of style F. Other than getting the wrong style I was pleased with the product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Bazzill makes the best paper. I use so much of this paper, I should try to get stock in Bazzill. LOL This is a perfect paper. The color goes with absolutely everything and the weight works seamlessly whether you are making card bases, mini album pages or die cuts. This is heavier weight card stock so it will be a different weight than designer paper like Graphic 45 or Prima. If you need something lighter than 90 lb. weight, then this is not the paper you want. If you need a heavier weight paper, you won't be disappointed with Bazzill.
Another reviewer complained that the paper is unusable because there is a bar code printed at the top of each sheet. The company adds additional space to the top of each page to accommodate this bar code. Trim that off and you'll have an 8.5 x 11 inch sheet. If you are looking for cover weight paper for printing purposes, this will work fine unless you need to run hundreds of sheets through the printer. You will not want to cut the bar code off of each sheet, so find some cover weight printer paper and save the hassle. If you paper craft, this is a top of the line paper that works perfectly for crafting. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Each image by itself would be very pretty, but who would want this tacky page with . This description is very confusing and should be reworded: "This package contains fifteen 12x12 inch double-sided sheets with a different design on each side (all fifteen sheets are identical). Comes in a variety of designs. Each sold separately." So, all are identical but also different? Identical but has a variety of designs? Each sold separately, but where can I get the other designs? I really thought these images were the snapshots of what was going to be on separate pages. I viewed the page with the 12 images as a cover page to the packet showing the individual designs that would be on each page inside the packet. Each image by itself would be very pretty, but who would want this tacky page with the 12 images over and over again in a scrapbook? This was a Christmas gift for my daughter who is making a scrapbook of her trip to Italy. I was very disappointed when she told me what she found when she opened the kit. I will be more careful in the future and will probably not order a Paper House product again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
First Step is Paper. Like many people, I love doing the meditative doodling and have tried many brands of paper. In most instances, I've had to cut it to the right size. I bought my first package of this paper and had to order more. I love it when my pen glides across the paper because less drag on the pen give me much better line work. I love the fact that I don't have to take the time to stop and cut paper before I can start to draw. The small size tiles means I can tuck it into my purse so anytime I'm waiting, I can be drawing. I like it so much, I just ordered another package! It may not be the top of the line but performs very well for the drawing I enjoy doing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent product, great experience!!!! Will buy as gifts for others. I ordered this a few months ago for myself and love it. I placed it on my front door, left the natural color (but will stain or paint in the future if I want to change the look of it.) It is very personalized and looks beautiful on our front door. I purchased another today for my sister. Quick shipping, great service, beautiful product. After you order, go back into your account to leave the seller feedback and you can specify Initial / last name to be placed on item, very simple. You then receive an email from the seller confirming name to be placed on item. Very smooth process. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Don't cheap out. I ordered this star punch and received it fast, unfortunately that is the ONLY redeeming quality about this product/transaction. It took me awhile to decide between purchasing this or the Fiskars star hand-punch. After reading the reviews and considering the price difference, which is ample...
I cheaped out and got this. Big mistake.
This was going to be used for over 100+ mutli-media prints using cardstock as a base. When I removed it from the packaging the spring wouldn't allow it to close and I was incredibly disappointed. Horrible design, uncomfortable, and unreliable. And now I'm out the cost for this McGill star punch and having to order a new one. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worked great and was easy to use. This is a pretty amazing product. I just used it to replace the tread on 4 luggage wheels for which I could not find replacement wheels. I put some in a bowl of water in the microwave on high for 2 minutes. It turned from white to clear and was then easily moldable. I made a mold for the wheels to keep them round, attached a strip of InstaMorph to the back side then forced the wheel into the mold to keep it round. Then, I added more product in strips and pressed it hard into the mold atop the first layer. If the prior layer was losing its clarity or not melding with the next layer, a quick pass with a heat gun softened it and turned it clear again, then it was easily molded again. Once it turned white, it was hard and ready for minor trimming. Easy as pie. A little goes a long way. It is a bit pricey but it beat tossing out a perfectly good piece of luggage. The product does not stick to nytril gloves, which can also protect hands from the hot procduct. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works pretty much as described. I got this to reinforce Apple lightning cables. Works pretty much as described. I can reinforce 2 cables at the charger end with one of the packs of Sugru. Even with clean hands as the directions suggest, it's hard to keep this stuff clean as you're molding it. One question I have is will using this project just move the stress point further down the cable. What I mean is, the lightning cables seem to fail where the cable enters the lighting jack - will using this just move that weak point further down the cable? I suspect that the stress point near the jack is a weaker point more susceptible to be bent when a device is plugged in - time will tell. I have also found the Sugru useful in reattaching some molding in the bathroom... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fixed an old portrait that had separated from the mat inside the frame. I went to hang a nearly 25-year-old hand-drawn family portrait when I noticed the artwork was crooked inside of the frame exposing the old fabric tape that secured the art to the mat. I opened the frame to re-align the portrait but the tape had lost its adhesiveness. I ordered these to re-align the portrait and they worked perfectly. I cut 3-4 strips in half and, if necessary, trimmed as needed. I secured the portrait to the mat, cleaned the frame and glass and put it all back together. It looks fabulous, as good as new. A box of sixty strips was overkill for this particular job but I wanted something reliable and acid-free. The strips work very simple. There is a rigid clear had that goes over the art and a sticky half that secures the strip to the mat. No adhesive ever has to touch the artwork. The strips held the fairly large portrait in place perfectly as I reassembled the frame. I have total confidence that it will secure the art just as well or better than the tape that preceded it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Like others said the color matching was tricky but I . Like others said the color matching was tricky but I think that's the same with any repair kit like this. Overall the repair looks pretty nice. The only problem I'm having is with the texture left behind. The feel of the repair is a little tacky and the edge looks like there are a few places that look like they could start peeling up and it has only been a few days. The instructional video tells you to use rubbing alcohol to smooth the compound into the rest of the leather once it dries but I haven't found that has helped that much in giving a smoother finish. I might just not be rubbing it enough but since that is what you use to actually remove the product I don't want to undo my repair. Honestly I've never used a repair kit before like this so I have no comparison. I did contact them with some questions and was very impressed by the customer service I received. That goes a long way in my opinion! Overall I would recommend it since it definitely improved the look of my couch. I am hoping that it lasts long term and that I can get the texture more to my liking. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not happy with this loom. I'm so disappointed with this loom. My husband bought it for me as a gift for my birthday. While the wood and tools are beautiful, there were no screws included with the package, as was indicated on the instruction sheet. Also, somehow the craftsmanship is shotty, because the holes for the screws do not line up on the sides with the slots to the other wooden sides in the way they should. It says the grooves should be facing outward but that is not possible with this particular craftsmanship so we had to put it together backwards. Now the grooves are on the wrong side and I will not be able to use them to hold yarn in place. I hope I can still use the loom, otherwise it's going to be returned very soon. So disappointed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Decent product for crafts. I bought this spray because I was making earrings out of pieces of lace that I wanted to harden. It worked, however it did not dry in an hour like it says in the bottle. I waited overnight, and by the next day the lace pieces were dry (they were small, about an inch long, and an inch wide, by maybe an 1/8 of an inch thick). Also, it does say on the bottle that to make pieces COMPLETELY hard, you had to do more than one coat, so that's what I did. After the second coat (dried over night) they were the stiffness that I wanted. It does say that you can microwave items to stiffen them faster, but I didn't try that because I didn't have replacement pieces, and I didn't mind waiting till they dried. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good Product at a Fair Price. Great Vendor. Nice product at a fair price. I would not consider these to be top of the line, although "top of the line" products are few and far between these days! The cardstock is presentable, and especially suitable if you like to layer on your cards. For that reason, I actually prefer my cards NOT to be too thick to start. The envelopes are not too see-through and, again, a quality that I am not embarrassed to use. I love the huge V-shaped flap (I am sure there is a word for these)....makes them look classy, I think. All in all, pleased with my purchase. I would definitely buy from this vendor again. Quick delivery, and arrived in great condition. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not What I Expected and not accurate. I work for a laser alignment company and for years I've thought how nice it would be to have some kind of inexpensive crafting laser to do alignments for scrapbooks, cards and other projects. So I was pretty excited when I saw the KellyCraft Get-It-Straight Laser Square. In theory, it's a great idea, however I was pretty disappointed when I saw the actual product. I paid about half of what the retail price is, and it wasn't even worth that. The labels were all peeling off (of course you can pay $20 to get decorative "skins" to cover the peeling labels) and the structure was flimsy. There were no instructions except for installing the battery and turning it on, and I, too, found the laser line to be "off" by 1/8". Maybe it's like buying a car the first year and it will improve with subsequent versions, but as the product is now, it's NOT WORTH THE MONEY. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good, but watch out. Did the job, but soooooo easy to cross thread the tips into the tool. :( I guess the threaded female end set in the tool is brass? Don't ignore the directions to not thread when hot and use graphite lubricant. I was in a hurry to get the project finished and ruined the threads inside the tool.
As for how it performed? Pretty well. Just don't expect a fast recovery, even with the temp aet ting maxed out. Takes a while between burns if you're doing letter stamps to get the next letter up to temp. And like I said, that was while I was going against the instructions and changing them out hot.
I'd buy again, buy make sure you have plenty of time to finish your project. ;) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I wasn't sure if she'd like it or not but when she opened it up. I bought this as a gift for Christmas for a lady who loves to paint little trinkets and items. I wasn't sure if she'd like it or not but when she opened it up, she kept staring at the pieces in it. She said she loved it. You might also be happy to know that everything arrived in good shape and in a timely manner from the seller. The pieces are 7 inches tall and very detailed. It would take a pretty good painter to do justice to the manger scene. It's not exactly what I would call a starter kit for a beginner. It's definitely for the more advanced artist. I don't think you'd be disappointed in the overall quality of the manger scene ceramic statues. They're very detailed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Stiffer than I expected. Pros:
Easy to melt down
Reusable: it doesn't seem to degrade after reheating and setting
Easy to clean dirt out of it that might get stuck in there if the pot you use to heat it is flaking
Cons:
Even at the point where it's almost too hot to touch, it's still pretty stiff. It takes a lot of muscle to bend it the way you want it
Cannot create a clean cut. I tried to cut it with scissors and putty knives but nothing works. I was hoping that I could do this because I wanted clean lines - but no luck.
I tried to make a case for an mp3 player but I couldn't get this to conform close enough to the shape of it because it's simply too stiff. Looks like I'm better off doing a 3d print.
However, this is better for most jobs than sugru, which I found mostly useless because it did not adhere well to small pieces. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fiskars Everywhere Punch--Circle. If you are considering this purchase, make sure you have already purchased the basic set with the square first or this will not work. That being said, this shape is easier to reliably line up than the square. You have to wait for the second click to know it has gone through your paper. The material in the middle will no longer be usable because it will have three holes in it. I could care less about this, but it has irritated others. Also, some reviewers mentioned this being hard to use because of the weight needed to push down. I did not find this to be a problem at all, but do not have any hand or wrist weaknesses. Overall, decent product. Glad to have it in my craft arsenal. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Requires some patience but creates fantastic cakes. I was a bit wary of buying this product due to the negative reviews. I just began crocheting in the last year or so and recently discovered the joys of center-pull balls of yarn. However, I quickly discovered that not only are hand-wound center-pull balls incredibly misshapen and easily deconstructed, but they are also a pain in the arms to make. Obviously, I had never used a ball winder before and, seeing as crocheting is just a hobby at the moment, I didn't want to spend a lot of money on one. I chose this model primarily for the price, the prime shipping, and the gushing praise it was given by the few positive reviews I read.
I will say, first and foremost, that I can completely understand where many of the negative reviews came from. This ball winder requires a bit of a learning curve and some patience to figure out. It was incredibly easy to assemble and begin using (just reposition the feeding arm and screw in the clamp) but I was slightly confused as to why my yarn kept slipping off of the ball that seemed to be forming after just a few turns of the crank. Then I remembered something I'd read in a few other reviews: tension. I began increasing the tension of the yarn as I fed it through the feeding loop. This also requires some patience and learning: too much tension will distort the ball, and too little will cause slippage of the yarn as I was experiencing before. I also experimented with the height of the yarn. I've found that what works best for me is to keep some tension in the yarn while also holding the yarn slightly above the feeding loop. This creates seemingly perfect balls every time.
I have used multiple types and lengths of yarn on this ball winder since receiving it a few days ago: cotton yarn, bulky/chunky yarn, ribbon yarn, fuzzy yarn, etc. I have yet to encounter a type, brand or length that doesn't work well with this tool. It is small enough to put away in a drawer, quiet enough to use while watching TV or holding a conversation, and it is easily adaptable to a multitude of surfaces. I have attached mine to the overhang of my counter (approximately 2" high) and my dining room table (pictured; approximately .5" high). It doesn't harm the surface and is easily removed in seconds. You won't get a factory wind with this winder (perfect little X's all around) but who cares? You won't find a winder that delivers such high quality cakes for such a great price anywhere else. I recommend this winder 100%. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not sure about this item's quality, but read further. It's strange how the same item can receive both a 1 star and a 5 star review. The only thing I can figure is that the person who gave a 5 star review does not have that much experience with quality items and therefore does not have a point of reference. This, of course, is speculation on my part and in order to be truly objective I would have to see the item myself.
I have been around precision machinery and tools and craftspersons for many years, so I am able to recognize good quality parts and labor.
For the person dissatisfied with the Tandy quality, I would recommend you look at a company named WEAVER leather, also sold on Amazon. I believe all their tools are made in the USA and they pride themselves on quality. Now, keep in mind that you generally will get what you pay for. Their tools are not cheap, but they are high quality (to the best of my knowledge). More importantly, I believe their items come with money back guarantees if you are not satisfied with an item (check their return policy). Good luck with those products.
Also, you may want to check out the YouTube videos by Ian Anderson, a leatherworker from UK, I believe. I believe he has a dedicated video as to which tools you should acquire and possibly which brand. If he does not state the brand on the video, perhaps you can comment and receive a reply or he may have a link to his email.
Hope this was of some help. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love the quality of these molds and my snowball candles I made with these. Love my snowball candles that I've made with these molds - and VERY disappointed that these are no longer offered for sale or the other molds from Candle Shop.
My situation: I had a bunch of candles I'd bought and burned that were miss-shaped yet had a lot of wax left. So I decided to recycle them by making some new candles from them. Plus, I had a snowball candle that I've treasured and saved for years because I couldn't find another one (that didn't cost $40+) I had no idea how to make candles so watched videos on YouTube. Plus I had to learn how to whip wax so I could add on the "snowball" look. Love YouTube and all the wonderful videos people have taken the time to post how-to videos!
I loved this set because I didn't know what size I needed. What was great is that the company also included some useful information. I've made numerous sizes and colors of snowballs. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Extremely sharp and work well, just wish they had a way to lock the blades. I got these to help when I do hair wraps since my scissors never seem to be sharp enough and fray the thread and yarn. I also thought it would be a great addition to my sewing kit. They are extremely sharp and work wonderfully, my only complaint would be that there's no way to lock the blades so you must be very careful and store up high and away from children and make sure that no one can get into where they are stored. My husband said they would make a great weapon LOL. So far it's made cutting the string and yarn much easier. We are storing them in a special box above the fridge so that none of our children can cut themselves. The set comes with five but so far we haven't needed to use more than just one since they do work very well. The only thing I would change is to have either a case or someway to lock them but besides this, great product! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Option! Give it a go. Roselle Vibrant Construction Paper- Chocolate Brown:
Pros: Good Quality, Good Cost, Fast Delivery
Cons: Shipping Charge
Basics: In the interest of full disclosure, I will openly admit that I did first purchase this paper quite a while ago, during one of my stints as a volunteer at my churches annual Summer Bible Camp to be exact. For this particular occasion I was in charge of the coopering tent or barrel making. I was supposed to find a creative way to teach the children what coopering was, and what went into making barrels. Ultimately I decided that the best way to do this was to come up with a craft in which the children would be able to make their own mini version of a barrel and then take it home with them. To do this I needed to find a package of just brown construction paper (something that I have NEVER seen in stores) for a relatively low price that would ship in a short amount of time. After combing through Amazon for a little while I found this product by Roselle, and to say the least was quite pleased!
More Information: This set of construction paper was good for what I paid for it. It was good quality, sturdy, and was vibrant in color. I was also able to cut it into smaller strips for the craft I was leading quickly and easily, which for me was quite a blessing! This product met its need perfectly and I was quite happy with what I got! My only qualm was the shipping I had to pay with the paper, as it brought the entire package to a price which seemed a little bit extreme to me, but I also know that this is the case for any online order now-a-days and I shouldnt really hold it against the company.
Conclusion: Overall this product was quite good and absolutely worth the value! If you are looking for a single colored product to complete a craft project than you are in the right place! The paper was very good, and I highly recommend it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cool and the gang. This stuff is amazing and awesome...I think I just found a new medium for art as a hobby (as in, I am in no way a professional artist). Simple effective packaging, easy to both carve and bake. The applications of this are absolutely limitless...you can make a piece in which to paint on, full of fun textures and spaces, you can make light-weight items i.e. jewelry, or items in which to glue to a canvas or whatever, lalala the list goes on and on.
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO AREN'T POLYMER CLAY SAAVY (I ALSO AM NOT): DO NOT USE A TOASTER OVEN! - THE HEATING ELEMENTS ARE FAR TOO CLOSE TO THE CLAY AND YOU WILL BLACKEN YOUR PROJECT. TAKE THE TIME TO WAIT FOR YOUR GIANT OVEN TO HEAT! I LEARNED THAT THROUGH A "FUN-FILLED AND DEFINITELY NOT NOXIOUS" EXPERIENCE. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Its a wooden box, not a toy. I ordered this box and when it came, it was damaged beyond repair. I called amazon and they informed me that they were sold out of the box, and credited my account. They then very graciously replaced the box with another model. The other model, while perfectly fine, was not the box that I wanted. When this hollow Roomy Box came back into stock, I re ordered and it was sent free of charge. The box is great. The lid does not flip all the way over when you open it, so I replaced the hinges to allow the box lid to lay flat when opened. The product is fine, and I would like to thank AMAZON for making everything right. I am a satisfied customer. Thank you Amazon. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
sturdy, SUPER FUN art kit. My daughter has the "Facebox", I have the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Hypotrochoid-Art-Set/dp/B000XJRYFW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Hypotrochoid Art Set</a> and now there's the Robobox.
The "Robobox" is a little metal pencil tin filled with sturdy, thick plastic stencils (in this case, three stencils) that feature different "elements" of a robot and three pens. It sounds basic, but it's not- the possibilities with this kit are endless. It's the perfect size- it's super portable, super easy to get out and clean back up. But despite it's simplicity, it provides hours of play and imagination. My daughter cracks herself up as she creates little villages of all sorts of creations and gives them all very complex backstories. It's sort of fascinating to see what she'll come up with.
I think this is a great toy for everyone from toddlers to school age kids and beyond. It's a great stress release, too. No drawing skills required- just a dose of imagination. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good Enough for my GoPro. I purchased a small pack of Sugru about 9 days ago as I could not figure out a way to properly attach my GoPro 5 Black to my new Bern helmet. The curved attachment that comes with the GoPro camera is not curved enough to provide enough surface area for the 3M adhesive to stick. The playdough like Sugru seemed like a good option. I followed the directions from Sugru knowing I had no more than 30 minutes to manipulate the Sugru to the desired shape. I had used one of those green dish scouring pads to try to remove the remnants of a sticker on the area where I intended to place the Sugru. The micro abrasions created by the scrub may have provided a better surface than the smoothness of the plastic helmet. I placed blue painter tape on just to isolate any spillover (could have done a better job) and manipulated the Sugru until I had enough surface area given my constraints. I let the Sugru cure for about 24 hours in our warm garage and then placed the GoPro attachment on. I let that cure for 24 hours also. I then attached the GoPro and hung my helmet upside down overnight over a pile of my clothes so if my GoPro detached it would fall into fluffy softness. It was fine. So far so good. I have yet to take it outside and ride with it (I commute by bicycle to work) in the hot and humid San Antonio heat. I purchased the GoPro insurance so I should be good if my GoPro detaches. To better inform you readers I will provide an update later (not sure how long later though) when I feel like I can comment on the long term viability of this set-up. I included some photos so you could see how I used the Sugru. I hear that the 3M adhesive is uber sticky so I am hoping Sugru is just as permanent.
I gave the product a 4-Star for starters pending further review after sustained GoPro use.
I provided some photos so you could see the project as it progressed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Quality product, I would buy it again. First time making candles on my own and it had been some years since I learned, so I was a little nervous that I would forget details about how to thread the wick and so on. Received the item well and on time. Read through the instructions and cross referenced tips online. There is a split on one side to open the mold once the wax sets - rubber bands secure the shape during pour and set - and by the fourth candle I had a good flow and felt confident. This system is quite easy to use and the mold seems good quality. And I definitely prefer the idea of this flexible rubbery mold to a metallic or other material with higher risk of heat transference or burns. The split makes for safe and easy removal. The finished candle was about 1.75" x about 5" and I think it would be useful to have that information included in item descriptions rather than just the item dimensions (which are not the same as the candle. I got about 4.75 candles out of 2 lbs of (bees) wax - which I think would also be useful information to have in item descriptions. I will see how it holds up to regular use and perhaps provide a follow up review.
Tip: One wants to be careful to align the seam of the split before pouring to prevent a visible seam on the candle and to be mindful as well to let it set completely and remove the candle carefully as the diamond pattern could end up with marks or blemishes on removal. Any patterned shape will be somewhat delicate and easily marked or blemished if hastily removed. However, one can always reheat the wax and begin again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These will work on cone 6. I bought my husband a kiln and wheel for Christmas and not knowing anything about glazes (or kilns..or wheels) I bought this set not understanding that different glazes get fired at various cones. This set is a low fire glaze. My hubby bought clay to fire at cone 6. Cone 05 is not the same as Cone 5. We read mixed reviews about whether or not these glazes will fire at cone 5 or 6. I am here to report that they do indeed work being fired at cone 6. The colors are different than if you low fire them (we did that this weekend too) but still nice colors (with the exception of yellow that turned clear on cone 6). I liked the red a lot on cone 6- it looked like a raspberry glaze after three coats. Due to the clay my husband has been using, almost all of the glazes get fired at cone 6 and we are very happy with the results. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Tiny, shallow mold. Maybe I missed the size in the description, but it is TOO small! I bought this to replace the Wilton fondant under the sea mold, that was too small and shallow, the coral broke apart when I tried to un-mold it. Based on the price (it was $5 more then the silicon Wilton mold) I guess I assumed it was bigger. I tried to use white chocolate, gum base and fondant in this mold and no matter what the tall coral broke apart in 10 spots. The mold id not deep enough to make a shape that is strong enough to unmold. The other long coral broke also every time. The 2 little circle corals turned out really cute.
I feel like I wasted money, I should have just used frosting and a decorators tip to draw the coral. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Outstanding Ball Winder. This heavy duty ball winder is worth the cost. It is not only made in America, but the workmanship of this product is excellent. It comes fully assemble with you only having to put the handle and yarn guide on it. You can't go wrong with purchasing this product and the manufacture stands behind their product. The tools for attaching the handle and the clamps were missing when I opened it, so I emailed the manufacture, received a reply within 30 mins. and the missing components were mailed to me the next day. I purchased this ball winder to replace the Boyle electric ball winder which only lasted 6 months before it stopped working. This ball winder has an option of adding an electric motor if you want. Nancy's Knit Knacks promptly sent out my order and the packaging was excellent. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Don't buy it. I bought this for about $4 at a Home Depot like shop. I gave it to my step-daughter for Christmas and we just completed it. It is not a very good kit for several reasons.
First, the instructions are terrible. There are two wicks included per candle, a wax one and a piece of string. Why two? Good question, I still don't know. We ended up taking the wax one out of the holder and inserting the string. That worked fine, but I'm not sure what is the correct way.
Other things I don't like. . . this kit took all of 5 minutes to make. My daughter enjoyed it, but it would have been better to do a more complicated project. Honestly, this is something that could easily be done with most pre-schoolers, rather than grade-schoolers (and certainly not teens or adults!). My other issue is all the tiny little balls. If this candle tips over, they are going to be everywhere. I followed another reviewer's suggestion and lit the candle for a few minutes to help solidify the wax.
Good points: this kit can be bought very cheap (though in hindsight I would have paid a bit more for a nicer project) and my kit did come with enough wax to fill up both containers.
Overall, I don't recommend this product! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Overall good. Heat dial accuracy a challenge. This burner is a great start when you need to burn various textures and light to dark ranges on a project. The two burners are helpful so there is less interruption when switching tips. I do have problems with accuracy regarding the dial and heat output. Nothing burns prior to the half-way mark and it is too hot after the 3/4 mark. So, essentially, a working project must vary between 5 ad 7.5. It would be very helpful to have a sample card showing what the different tips are designed to do/look like at various heat levels. Grip is only moderately comfortable but I did not get hot on my fingers. Burner holders need grip for bottoms to avoid sliding. I was able to get some great shades while doing rocks and various tree types. Case is very helpful for keeping things together. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Finally a dark brown that matches my couch. My cats ruined the back of one part of my couch and there really isn't anything else wrong with the couch, so we have no intent on buying a new one. I searched for patches before and couldn't find the right color (this couch is a very deep brown) the closest match I could usually find was black. After some time of covering it with a throw blanket, I searched again and saw someone who had the same couch posted a pic in their review and was thrilled to see the color match.
1 roll got most of the top back of one cushion covered, but I had a bit more to do and I wanted to do a second layer over some areas. The tape is thick, so forcing it to bend causes bumps. Don't learn the hard way and opt instead to allow the tape to lay flat and trim for curves rather than attempt to follow the curve with the tape. Start farthest away from your light source and move towards it so edges appear covered.
2 rolls allowed me to finish and cover any bumps or visibe creases in the first layer. I have a bit left.
If feels smooth and like tape; duct tape would likely feel more leather-like than this tape, but it is thick and tacky. For the price, I wouldn't have expected it to feel like actual leather.
I am very happy to have fixed my couch for less than $20.
(Ps. Pics taken at different times of day causing couch to appear different colors. Same couch, I promise.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Paper is too thin and somewhat see through. This paper is a lot thinner than I expected. I was planning to try to do paper flooring with this, however, the paper is too thin and see through. And since it is white there is no contrast between sheets of paper. Actually, because it is so thin, when you overlap it looks horrible because its much whiter in the spots that overlap. You would have to make sure the flooring underneath is white as to not have this happen, but then you won't see any variations at all which makes it pointless. You mine as well just use white floor paint and call it a day.
All aside, as mentioned, the paper is somewhat see through. I cant imagine using this for too much else, other than for scrap paper for spray painting objects on, wrapping things / packages, etc....but isn't that what news paper is for? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
worked perfect, clean. These are some really high quality scissors. I had the chance to try them out and I have put them through the test. They are designed to basic cutting of paper and fabric, but I had to test these out so I abused them a bit. I started out with paper, worked perfect, clean, crisp cuts with no pulling. I then tried dog hair, snipped it right off, no issues. I then moved to the garage and tried cutting some copper wire, once again no issue, went right through just like butter. These scissors are sharp. I did try some aluminum just to see what would happen and it would not cut. But come on it cut everything else I threw at it and then I went back to the paper and worked perfect. These are tough and work well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Go to a craft store... you will save yourself a lot of hassle. I expected a lot more from these... They were perfect size, I was so excited to receive them. When they first came in everything looked & seemed great. I go to open the package last night, so we can start making ornaments for our family members, two ornaments were already broke!! Before I even picked them up, so threw those away & thought. okay Maybe the shipping broke a few, not a big deal. When I pick up the remaining balls I had 4 more break on me!! THAT'S 6 BALLS THAT BROKE! It was like nothing... one broke around the top soon as I removed the top piece, the others I was holding in one hand & put a paper funnel in so we could add the Hot Chocolate mix & it's almost as if they were already cracked because soon as any kind of weight was added to the ball a piece fell out.. I will try to take pictures later today before I take the trash out so you can see what I'm talking about. Overall I spent $13 on 4 balls that I'm afraid to do anything with because they will probably break to. I ended up going to the craft store, got another pack of 5 , same brand & they are holding up just fine!! Which is why I really believe these had to be broken already or cracked before I even received. & I only paid $2 for the pack on 5 at my local craft store, so I don't know... I'm really disappointed in the quality of these for the amount of money I spent. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not sharp and they bend easily. I bought these for using with my HandiQuilter longarm machine. I was surprised by how big the head is, how long the pin is, and how thick the metal is. I was pleased because I figured they'd be tough and would be great for what I needed.
Unfortunately, that's not the case. The pins aren't sharp enough to easily glide through the fabric and the header. Most of the time the pin went through with effort. Sometimes it didn't at all, and a couple of times it actually did slide right through. Most of the time, I worried for what it was doing to the fabric. I imagine if it's difficult to get these through fabric, it would be even harder to get them through a corsage or boutonniere.
Unfortunately, the pins couldn't stand up to the pressure of pushing them through the fabric, and a lot of them bended. I'll be tossing those out once I'm done with this quilt.
I debated giving these two stars, but decided on three because I was able to use them for what I needed done. But I really am disappointed in the quality. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Lots of uses for papercrafting. I bought this product to add velvety accents to a handcrafted greeting card. I actually purchased the dark navy pack by accident thinking it was the variety pack with 5 different colors. I really needed the red sheet, so I ended up having to reorder it appropriately, but I didn't send this back because I will use it with another project. The paper is very good quality and cut perfectly with my Silhouette Cameo. If you use the Cameo, you'll probably need to do a test cut to get the perfect blade depth as I initially thought it would take a higher depth than it actually did, and it cut all the way through the paper backing. The adhesive was convenient to adhere my cut design onto cardstock, and the finished project was beautiful! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Kids had a blast, good variety of colors, dries fast, no smudging or staining of the skin. This review is for PaintFun 24 Piece Face Paint, Body Paint & Glitter Party Pack. (Paints 60+ Faces!) 100% Child Safe (FDA Approved)
by PaintFun
Pros - Preferences - Details
Large kit which contains 12 water color type hard paints, which contains 2 metallic paints, 6 crayon like drawing paints, gold and silver glitters, makeup eye sponge, a wide variety of stencils, two makeup type facial sponges, and two brushes - a thin tip and a wider one
Easy to use - just add a tiny bit of water- like watercolor paints
Build-able color. Can produce a light tie dye effect, or a saturated dense color
A little goes a very long way.
Dries fast and doesn't smudge
Glitter can be applied right to paint and dries within paints
Easily washes off with water, or a baby wipe with no skin staining unless left on a LONG time
Cons -
Would prefer a sturdier tray and better box. Stencils would be better if they were thin really sticky rubber but they are a sticky plastic variety and worked fine if used properly. A child needs to remain still to produce a good result.
Other than that the grand kids loved it and we have a lot of fun with them. They were easy to use, even without instructions.. it is kind of self explanatory for anyone who has ever used kid or watercolor paints.
Current Pricing is -
Price:$29.99 Unrealistic
Sale: $16.99 Kind of high but they go a long way and there is a good variety of color.
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Keep Looking. This is what happens when you buy the cheapest yarn winder you can find. It works, but only if you have an assistant. First, you need to find a table with an edge that's at least an inch deep for the clamp to hold onto. However, said tabletop cannot be too thick or this winder will not fit. Then, you see the metal guide that keeps your yarn in the right position so your winder can make neat yarn cakes? Well, it won't stay put. Whatever locking mechanism or hook or whatever might be inside is weak and barely existent, so it falls after just a few rotations. This is why you'll need an assistant. The first skein I wound was a fingering-weight skein with about 430 yards of yarn. It barely fit, and the last few winds got caught around the spindle.
I will take my yarn to the local yarn shop in the future. This thing isn't worth the price, let alone the trouble. Very disappointing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Weight, Good for multiple purposes. I have to say I was a little reluctant to purchase such a large roll for my business needs but the weight of the paper sounded good and I took the leap. I figured the worst that could happen would be I'd be stuck with enough craft paper for the kids to last a lifetime. The weight of the paper is strong enough I'm able to use this to create my own shipping envelopes. I also use it wrap the product I'm shipping for double protection. In that way- it saves me a ton from having to purchase $1.49 bubble mailers or packs of envelopes from office supply. It's doubly handy in making a nice wrapping paper that you can decorate. It's inexpensive for the amount you get plus the weight- I've already used to to make pirate sails for a birthday party, wrapping paper, shipping envelopes, and quick signs. Will be purchasing again.... if I ever run out! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Adorable tape in fun designs. This review is for the Wise Bird Easter Holiday Party Red Pattern, Decorative Washi Tape Sticky Paper Masking Adhesive DIY Tape, Office Class School Birthday Diary Scrapbook Craft Gifts Tape, 32ft/roll, Set of 6.
This washi tape originally caught my eye because of the graph heart design. It reminded me of a Nurses EKG paper and I collect washi tape and am always looking for cute designs! I decided to order this collection and I am glad I did because it is definitely VERY cute!
The package comes with six designs all very different but great for crafting. This set is mainly reds and greens, but not holiday style, more like everyday style. The pack of six is wrapped in one large package so if you are gifting this it is already wrapped good. Or you could break up the pack of six and gift each separate.
The tape is fairly thick and once you lay it down on the paper you cant see through it. It looks bright, vivid and colorful. The tape comes off each roll very easily, and then you can cut when you reach the desired amount you want to take off. Most important, this does not rip so you won't be using it and have it rip on you. It also lies very flat and doesnt bubble up or peel at the corners. When you are finished using it, there is a nice professional look to its application in crafting and decorating.
I love these designs and the company has many other cute designs that are worth checking out. Overall, I would give this 5/5 stars for its manufacturing, quality and design. Great tape!
If you have any questions please post below and I would be happy to answer! I received a free promotional sample of this item for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very good quality and the design appears to be much better . Very good quality and the design appears to be much better than wire tray types. I will be using these in a high wind speed winter temps setting. I have tried multiple configuration of the wire tray type and they all failed to with stand the cold winter gusts generated by wide open Illinois farm land. Very well made with quality detail and design. I will post a picture when in place. Let the evaluation begin!
Jan 2017, update. I placed two of these saddles in prairie cemeteries and we had a howling winter storm with 45 mph wind gusts. I went out and check on them and was pleased to see them in place and holding tight. I walked around picking up arm loads of Christmas flowers that blew apart from all over the cemetery. My plastic trays held tight. I did add a bag of marbles to the tray to give it a little more weight. It worked well. I am buying more for other family members. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Blown Away. This is the fourth senbazuru I've made and the first time I bought a kit for it. Formerly I've made squares from old homework or magazines and the simple act of making squares took forever. This has saved me so much time. After working for only two weeks (and only two days a week) I'm already past 250 cranes. Part of the reason that this is going so quickly is the small size of the paper. I never realized how much of an effect the paper size has on making folding cranes. One complaint I saw was that the dye has a tendency to rub off. This is somewhat true: after making a number of cranes on my desk there were a few blue spots left on the surface but they wiped right off. I don't think that this is a real problem unless maybe you plan to do your origami in your wedding dress. Another potential problem is that all the directions are in Japanese. But if you are considering a making a senbazuru and don't know how to make cranes and/or how to string them up when your're done the internet has plenty of help. Speaking of stringing them up this kit comes with string and beads so all you really need is a needle. All in all this is a great kit that I'll most likely use if I get around to making a fifth senbazuru. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful and made of great materials. These are wonderful to have!
I have been using these to use bath fizzies and bath bombs! They work perfectly for that!
At first when I was using them and pressing my mixture into the molds I could feel the mold kinda pressing into itself. I was worried that the molds were not going to make design on the fizzies I went ahead and did them all waited for them to dry completely took them out and too my surprise they worked great. Each one came out very well, as in the design and they were very easy to push out of the silicon molds. Each design came out looking intricate and looking absolutely beautiful.
The silicone is made well and it makes anything that you are going to make in them come out with ease and makes the items just absolutely beautiful!
These make some beautiful designs and would be great for anything that you are using them for! I think that the next round I am going to make some body lotion bars. I can't wait to make even more things with these for the way the first round came out! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The glue that twists. This is much easier to use than the more popular white glue. It spreads easily on paper where I mostly used it for. It is easy to apply (no applicator though), I just use the tip of my finger and it spreads very evenly. It also rubs off easily from my fingers. The glue is clear right out from the bottle and also dries clear. No pungent smell neither.
I really have not tried it yet on wood, metal and glass as indicated which I have some doubts on its strength. Non toxic.
The cap is a twist-off, thus the name. You may lose it if you don't twist it back on right after using it. I prefer its more stable bottle whereas the white glue always tips over because of its flatter bottle. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So Cute and Practical. So Cute and Practical
I love clothespins and am always looking for a new pack to buy. These caught my eye as the designs looked adorable. These cute pins arrived just as described on amazon. They are about half the size of a regular clothespins. The spring opens and closes nicely and holds things tight. I mostly use these in the kitchen to close up the bags of chips, bread and snacks. The only thing I wished was that the cute designs were on both sides of the clothespin. The cute design is just on one side. But these were advertised as Photo Holders so if you are clipping them to a photo and hanging it on a string or something they are perfect!! I would recommend this product.
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I rely on amazon for reviews for just about everything I buy. One of the reasons I shop on Amazon is the customer feedback about the products. My reviews are always as honest and accurate as I can make them with my own experience. With that in mind, this item was sent to me for a discount in exchange for my review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A lot of fun with a good selection of punch dies. In the short time I've had this we've made decorative borders, crowns (tape the paper into the crown, flatten and punch for a seamless design), glue on elements for cards (by cutting down the seamless pattern), and more. The're all very neat to look at and very easy to do. There are a lot of great add on designs to choose from in the AdvantEdge line, but it also comes with an adapter to use the older (and smaller) Fiskar interchangeable border punch dies.
I could only find a few minor problems, but they really are small. 1) Each "click" of the punch is at the next seamless position, if you're not a little careful it's possible to be off by a 1mm, on the overlap side it isn't be noticeable, but if it's a 1mm too far you get a noticeable line of paper in between your designs. 2) There is no paper punch catch, so expect to clean up loose trimmings after each job. The nice thing is that they do stay together and you won't forget it and clog the container. 3) Once you buy a lot of cartridges you might get the feeling that you should have splurged for a computerized cutting machine, but when you consider the ease, the lower entry costs that let you start crafting a lot earlier, and that even designs on computerized models have costs then you start feeling good about your purchase again.
Overall, I'd highly recommend it as long as there's a pattern available that you'd like. There are a lot to choose from, but I particularly like the one that came with this kit "Flower Garden", "Up and Away", "Sweet Treats", and the older style "Noteworthy". | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
GAME CHANGER READ THIS. These may look like scissors, but they're more than that...
I bought these scissors because I got so sick of my manhood being questioned by my girlfriend for not being able to open various household items. For example: one Sunday afternoon I had tried to open a box of Cheese-Its... but couldn't. I quickly realized I didn't have scissors, so I logged into my Amazon account and found the sharpest most badass looking scissors money could buy. Of course that is why you are drawn to these... (red=color of badassery) So I got the two day shipping (fast as hell I might add) and used the scissors to open my box of Cheese-Its. This then proved I was a man to my girlfriend who then told her millionaire dad who bought me a Lambo. The End!
Moral of the story: Buy the scissors, become a man, and receive a Lambo...Simple as that | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Spent 2 days to put on an edge that won't last 2 minutes, dull, worst finish, no quality, recycled "monkey metal. Trash! It took a full weekend to get these sharpened and honed. For what it took on each tool to put an edge on it, at $60/hour for my time and 2/3s of that has to go to materials, tool maintenance, & overhead, these are essentially not even worth the effort. They won't even stay sharp. The metal is inconsistent and breaks or bends. Don't EVEN think about buying these. These are NOT worth buying, at all. One good gouge or chisel costs as much as this whole set. I'd rather sit with a big box of rusted antique gouges, re-polish, regrind and re-hone those. At least when I am done, some of them will be usable. These are just total crap. They are okay for really soft woods, and maybe carving bars of soap, but hardwood put a curl on some gouges, and took chunks out of others. The metal in this is recycled "monkey metal" salvaged from old cars, shopping carts, tin cans, & god knows what else. They were both oily and rusty, on arrival, and very very dull. It looked like they had been dipped or sprayed with clear plastic lacquer to inhibit rust while stowed away on the slow boat from China. There was oil under the plastic, and rust around the edges of the oily spots, to the point there is already some minor pitting. If I want garbage of this caliber I will order shanks from China and make my own handles. Grizzly Tools are what I categorize as "budget friendly" (sometimes quasi-disposable) but quite serviceable tools for the small shop or hobbyist, with some very outstanding tools, and lots of mediocre tools that should get you by until you can afford to upgrade to something a professional would actually rely on, and pay to maintain for many years to come. These are way way below normal quality, especially for Grizzly. Some of their carving tool are almost on par with Hirsch, Kirsch, Pfiel, Taylor, & maybe lower grade Auriou, & Liogiers, but without the ability to have any bespoke tools made. These are barely Harbor Freight quality. I am more a fan of Swedish, Swiss, & German steel then Sheffield steel, but these are junk metal. China has a very long history of garbage steel dating back to Chairman Mao, and his communist countryside micromills. Modern China can make decent steel, but this is definitely not it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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This product turned out great!! if you follow the directions, it will turn out great.
i coated a 9' cedar log to make a bar, you must follow the directions or else you will get bubbles and areas that will not set completely. i used a plastic 6" puddy knife to spread the material around like i was told and it worked out great.
however it is messy, like with any epoxy product. you must let some run over, which creates waste, but that is what you have to do to get the thick coat on round edges.
if you are not confident in your reading abilities with the directions you should ask for assistance! have someone help you mix while you apply on large surfaces..
GREAT PRODUCT!!!!! I will be buying more!!!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for making hand made soap bars. These soap molds are awesome!! It's a pack of 12 molds with three different shapes and designs (exactly as advertised). My favorite is the blue mold that says "soap" and my best friend prefers the smaller ones that say "100% hand made". They are all really cute and we were excited to test them out. After making the soap we used an ice cream scooper to fill the molds, tapped each one on the counter to make sure any air bubbles made it to the top and then leveled off the excess. We really enjoyed making the soap and are looking forward to the final product. I will post an update after we remove the soap from the mold and include pictures of how they turned out.
UPDATE: They came out of the molds really easily and look super cute from the front. Some of mine don't look all that good from the side because I didn't push it down when adding more to top off each mold (see last picture). This was my first time using smaller molds like these so there's a bit of a learning curve but I'm certain my next batch will turn out perfect.
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good product but. This kiln works great, gets the job done, but the issue is the insulation they use is a soft material that crumbles really easily. The crucible sets in the middle of the insulation where it is suspended between the coils and the lip of the crucible hangs above the insulation so you can grab it with your tongs. The issue I ran into is the insulation surrounding the lip of the crucible started crumbling after only 3 weeks of use therefore making it impossible to use the tongs to grab it due to the crucible sagging to far in the kiln. Hard to explain but if you buy it you will understand. A better kiln to buy would be a side load kiln, which the tabletop furnace company has as well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Buyer Beware: There's No Quality Control on These Boxes. Buyer Beware.....These boxes are NOT well made, and there doesn't seem to be any quality control from the company. I ordered 2 boxes at the same time, and both of them have quality problems with the mounting of the hardware. Sure, they're ~$10 apiece, but even so, you'd expect them to have hinges and clasps that are centered, right?
To illustrate, the box is 8-1/4 inches wide. So the center line of the front clasp should be at 4-1/8 inches, right? Well....the clasp of one of my boxes is off by 1/4 inch, which is noticeable, since it's supposed to be front and center in your field of view. I stacked my two boxes on top of each other, and held a metal straight edge up in the photo, so you can see how the front clasps are not remotely aligned with each other. On the 2nd box, the hinges at the back of the box are not symmetrical. They should be evenly distanced from the sides, so that the left and right halves are mirror images of each other. Again, I held the straight edge up with the boxes stacked on top of each other so you can see how the hinges are not the same on both boxes.
Additionally, the wood is very soft and "furry," and lightweight sanding doesn't begin to address that issue. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a sealing primer or shellac, so that you can start to harden and sand down those furry fibers. Then you'll need to fill the wood, because there are a ton of knots and ridges where the softer fibers must have sanded away quicker than the rigid fibers at the time of manufacturing. I Zinsser 123 Primer and Bondo Glazing and Spot Putty, if that helps you.
Finally, the lids do not sit nicely when closed. So if you don't latch those clasps, the lid pops up, and the edges of the lid and base do not come together in a single crisp line. I'm guessing that the hinges would need to be removed or adjusted, but that seems like a lot of work right now, and I haven't dealt with it yet. There's just too much to deal with on these boxes.
Overall.....shoddy workmanship, shoddy quality control. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Hard work, but worth it. If you've never worked with cling before, this product can be really aggrivating. I worked for years with cling at a store where I worked doing visual layouts. I would cling the windows and, once in a while, the walls. I have never dealt with vinyl cling that was as frustrating as this was.
Even if you know what you're doing, read the directions thoroughly. This went up a little differently than I was accustomed to. Even with the differences, though, I still found the fact that the letters didn't want to stick to the wall rather than the backing a little infuriating. I expected to have this up in no time at all. I actually had to leave it and go to work and then come home and finish it.
Despite all of my pissing and moaning and growling and cussing, though, the finished product is beautiful. I'd say it was worth the frustration. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Only 1 mold in package!! Directions below. Happy with the mold!! It works amazing!!
DIY Peppermint spoons:
I own a gas oven so temperatures and times may vary, but this is a great starting point. Pre-heat oven at 300 degrees
Be sure to cleanse your molds before starting.
1 bag of "Starbright" peppermints from the dollar tree make 12 spoons
Take plastic wrap off all peppermints and place peppermints into a plastic ziplock bag and seal. Then place into two more plastic baggies. (It can get messy)
Crush with rolling pin
Take a spoon and fill the slots in the mold as evenly as possible.
Take mold and place it on a cookie sheet.
Put in oven for 10 minutes
Remove from oven.
Add more peppermint chunks to the spoons and fill to the top.
Place in oven again for 6 minutes until melted.
Remove from oven and set to cool.
I set mine aside for 3 min and them moved the mold to the freezer for about 10 minutes and voila!! They were ready to come out of the molds!!
They peeled out of there like a breeze!!
Just a little note. If you don't fill the spoon molds the 2nd time the can shatter when you pull them out of the molds because they are too thin. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not what I thought I was paying for. I chose this pack of paper for my daughter over another pack because of the included book. First, I thought this was a regular book, not an e-book. Then, it was quite difficult to actually download the e-book and get it on the correct device for my daughter to be able to use. And THEN she was extremely disappointed to learn that the e-book only gives "directions" for 15 items-- NOT the full list included here on the site. She read through the list before we purchased and had already picked out what she wanted to make first. After we finally got the e-book on her iPad, we discovered that animals she wanted to make weren't in the book. It turns out they have "bonuses" on their website. Well good for them.. I'm not interested in giving my 8 year old full access to the internet. I convinced her to try another that was in the book. Except the directions were pathetic. As riveting as (Step 12 on the Flapping Bird- page 22 of 186 of the e-book if you Craft-Haven folks are paying attention here) "12. Do the other part of the wing. Now your wings are perfect." I'm sorry. What am I supposed to do here? It's a photo of a double-sided white-on-both-sides piece of paper being held by a hand. No arrows giving direction on how to fold. They do not use proper descriptions of the different types of folds. If you can guess what they are doing based on the picture, then more power to you. The quality of the paper seems ok. The colors are vivid-- but just an FYI-- the paper used on the animals on the front cover of the package appear to be double-sided with one side slightly darker than the other, but in the pack of paper, the pages are either identical on both sides or white on the back--no varying shades, which was also a bit disappointing. For now at least, my origami novice 8 year old girl is happy that a giant pack of paper arrived in the mail today. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cute set. Took me forever to get it out of the packaging. Inkadinkado has taken the idea of stamping and added their own twist by using guides to make rounded shapes that can be used for decorative purposes. It's interesting, if not a bit fun, to use it.
The slots on the frames are no as snuggy fit as I would like and may cause a bit of wobble/smear if one is not steady. The guiding frame also can slide around. I wish they made that more 'stickier' for a better slide-free placement.
The stamps can be used with or without the guides. I also like that I'm not limited to use only Inkadinkado stamps only.
The worse part I experience is trying to get the gear out of the snazzy box it was put in. That was not easy at all. I had to scissors and a box cutter to get all the pieces out. I had hope I could reuse the box to store the stamps, but there's no way. Once you take the stamps and guides out, the box is demolished.
Inkadinkado is a cute gadget set with fun possibilities for the creative stamper. With this set, you're going BIG. Really big. Smaller projects like cards, etc. will be a hassle unless you find a smaller stamp design to work with. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love it. This is really nice. It comes with so much more then Ben Nye does. It is also so much easier to put on too. I probably used this makeup 6 to 7 different times, and I still have some left over. I will need to buy more soon, but I think I still have enough to do Karkat 2 or 3 more times. You will need to put more then 1 or 2 coats of this makeup one though. I normally do 4 coats of this make up, and after each coat I put the Ben Nye white powder one it. Once I am all done with putting the makeup on I seal it with Ben Nye Final Sealer. This you HAVE to do. If you don't seal it, the makeup will come off when you sweet. That isn't fun for anyone. You do have to spend a lot in the end, but it is worth it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Alternate use - table tennis. Although it's not its original intended use, this is a great alternative to water-based table tennis glue. It's thicker than your average TT glue, like free chack, but dries quicker and peels much more easily with no damage to sponge (at least on chinese rubbers - which is what I use), usually in one piece.
Apply one layer to the sponge (using a foam brush or applicator) and one layer to the blade and let them dry until clear, then apply one more layer on the blade and stick the rubber when it's halfway dry (turning transparent, but not all the way), and you should get a good bond. If the edges have trouble sticking, you may need to sand some of the wood sealant off the edge of the blade before gluing.
It's a very cost effective and readily available alternative to ITTF approved glues, and functions exactly the same if not better than VOC-free glues. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice. These are good quality steel and made in Taiwan. They are really sharp, be carefull with the flat one and the angled wedge one. The flat one slipped and went right through my leather glove and (thankfully) only a small part of my finger before I could recoil. Don't use them if you are tired or if there are bugs flying around you.
You should sharpen them if it gets hard to press, cause they really shouldn't require much pressure to cut. I was carving white oak and it worked pretty well, which I think is a good test of how sharp and durable they are. Maybe oil them a bit every now and then cause they are carbon steel, which is better for durable cutting edges but not as good for stain and rust-resistance. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Am impressed with this company. Will buy from them in the future. Very relieved to say my beeswax had a lovely smell to it vaguely reminiscent to honey but that could have just been my imagination. I do have a very sensitive smeller and this wax worked perfectly in the chapstick I made using it and shea butter and coconut oil. All of which mixed together nicely and had a good smell. I did buy the beeswax and the shea butter from the Better Shea Butter & Skin Foods Company. I am please with their products and will stick with this supplier in the future. Other reviews I found indicated they will bend over backwards to make sure you are happy with their product. That is all I ask. Quality control hits some glitches occasionally and what you want is a company who cares to make it right. These people seem to be that so for now, I will continue buying from them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Just right. I use the Walnut Hollow Clay Extruder with polymer clay (Activa Lumina Air-Dry) and it works very well. Fairly simple in construction, which is a good thing. The clay is extruded by a cranking action, "tightening" down the center threaded rod, forcing the clay out the open/pattern end. The clay comes out consistently to whatever shape you've selected... and there are plenty of shapes to choose from.
The inside tube is easy to clean. A rubber grommet/washer creates a seal that prevents clay from squeezing back into the main tube as it's being forced out the end. The center threaded shaft can easily be removed from the tube for cleaning, or - if necessary - grommet replacement (they supply extras.)
Really pleased with this clay extruder. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
High quality, excellent purchase. This is a fantastic loom. It arrived much earlier than the shipping estimate, and was packaged well with no damaged or missing parts.
The directions are...adequate. It's mostly pictures, and the quality of the pics is very good, but there are a couple of points where the pictures don't really give quite enough info. However, my boyfriend and I were able to figure it all out pretty easily- it's not super complicated. They do mark very clearly where the front is and which pieces go on which side, and we put it together correctly. It feels very sturdy and the quality and craftmanship seems very worthy of the price tag.
There is an error in the directions pamphlet that it comes with, but there were corrections supplied, and the errors were clearly marked and noted.
As an added bonus, there was no tax on this item and no shipping cost. Just the flat $249, which I really appreciated. Very happy and satisfied with my purchase! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
SmoothOn 380 vs ONYX vs 300 vs 320. SmoothOn 380 vs ONYX vs 300 vs 320. We use SmoothOn resins for industrial and prototyping purposes for making electronic enclosures and other electrical parts. First off these resins are good stuff, but not all built the same. We do not use a pressure pot (pressurized container) to cure these resins. So it's all room temperature and a small oven to sometimes cook the parts. We're also using MoldStar 15 (slow) silicone from SmoothOn. Works great, can be oven heater to 120Deg to accelerate the cure and lasts a long time (at least 5 to 8 years).
The SmoothCast 380 is by far the BEST of their casting resins. Gives you about 8 min. of pot time, cures fairly fast and it is the HARDEST of them all. Once dried, the edge if a part after 20 min. can actually cut you like a knife, that's how hard. It is also a bit flexible. This resin is weights more than the SmoothCast 300, which is also my favorite. The 380 also takes pigments better than the other resins.
The ONYX resin is the worse to work with. It cures too HOT, that it often blisters and bubbles. It also has little work time (Pot time) and could cure while you're pouring it right in the glass. Dries very black, but not recommended.
The SmoothCast 300 is a fantastic resins, like the 380. The DIFFERENCE between the two are that the 300 DRIES GRAY with pigmentation, BUT (A BIG BUT), the 300 CAN DO WITHOUT PAINT. Yes, it dries so smooth GRAY that all it needs is maybe a coat of clear enamel or lacquer. It is also a bit more prone to bubbling due to heat, but NOT TOO MUCH. The 380 dries black with the BLACK TINT, otherwise it's like a tan. About 4 drops of tint (So-Strong recommended) is enough for 12 table-spoons of both parts A & B (6 Oz.).
SmoothCast 320 is awful, dries with bubbles due to heat, takes a long time to dry and it just doesn't work right under the conditions I'm using it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Looks Awesome, But Jams My Printer. Kraft paper is great for crafters and artists. I've been using it to create rustic-looking labels for some homemade soap. It looks great wrapped around the bars and I would have happily given this 5 stars except that I continue to run into issues with the paper jamming in my inkjet printer.
The Kraft paper is fairly thin and curls slightly on the ends. Although I try to ensure that it is being loaded into my printer flat, it often curls or crumples as it's being drawn into the printer and I have to start all over again with a new sheet.
Standard inkjet printing paper works well in my printer and I've never had a jam before, so I don't believe the issue is with my printer. However, I recently purchased a laser printer and anticipate having fewer issues printing on the Kraft Paper with this new one since the paper is drawn in from a horizontal tray instead of an angled vertical tray.
Still, I'd buy this again because I really love how it looks! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Close, but not exact replacement. It says it is a Youngtown 12888, but it is not. The exterior dimensions are correct, but the shaft is both larger in diameter and longer in length. Oh, and the Youngtown logo has been replaced by a logo that looks like a circular saw blade with a smiling face! So I had to take quite a while to file down the shaft to fit my old hands to the shaft of this as well as create a spacer so the longer shaft didn't stick out too far. Like the others say, the new hands they sent came hopelessly bent. Why they don't just put them between a couple pieces of stiff cardboard for shipping in the envelope, I don't know. So yeah, it's a replacement for a Youngtown 12888, but it is not an EXACT replacement for it. Expect to have to modify it before you can use it as a replacement. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
BUYER BEWARE - NOT what you expect if you think you are getting a RANGER. I'm not sure what I got. But it is definitely not the RANGER product that was shown in the picture when I purchased it. As many of the reviews before me indicated, I was expecting the RANGER boxed product like you see sold in the craft stores. What I got was a sheet that was cut from a roll (of I'm not sure what) and no packaging (other than what was used to ship this sheet to me). Not to mention, it had some wrinkles in it and where it was cut had tattered edges. I didn't want to waste my time to return it as I saw the hassle someone else went through so I am eating up as a learning lesson. But I do want my story shared to hopefully save someone else the time, money, and disappointment. As for the product, I used it for a ink stamping project and the ink has stained it. Did not wipe off easily so I am afraid to use for any heat embossing projects. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good machine. Great product, lots of fun. However, if you're willing to spend an extra $40, I suggest going with the Tim Holtz Vagabond machine. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sizzix-656850-Vagabond-Cutting-Embossing-Machine-Inspired-by-Tim-Holtz/dp/B0048IDH1Y/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Sizzix 656850 Vagabond Cutting/Embossing Machine, Inspired by Tim Holtz</a> The machine here (Sizzix Big Shot) is a crank machine, which is fine and "industry standard." The Vagabond is a button machine. No joke, push the button, and the cutting boards go through.
But, if you don't have the extra $$, or if you like the crank style, this is a product that is hard to beat and effective for everything I do related to die cutting. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love the three different sizes. These are great molds. I was surprised when I opened the box to see each of the three molds individually wrapped. This was the first indication it was a good product. This morning I received an email from the company with a free bath bomb recipe ebook. In addition to recipes, the book also has the basic steps to make a bath bomb. I decided to try the medium size mold to make some peppermint foot fizzies. I used their basic bath boom recipe. We mixed the ingredients and began filling the molds. We were able to get 7 medium bombs and one small with the remaining mixture. The place really smells like peppermint which is a good thing if you like peppermint. :) I received these molds at a discount for an honest and unbiased review. I am definitely going to order more so when I have more help this summer each granddaughter will have her own mold to use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Strangely addictive. I bought this loom kit to use with my nieces and nephews. I took it out of the box to test it out so that I could read the instructions before they came over. Well, long story short, I had to go buy more rubber bands because by the time they got here, I had already made a few bracelets and I wanted to make more! I went on youtube and looked up Rainbow Loom Tutorial and I found a host of great DIY videos. I found the loom really easy to use and the little c clips are nice and small, so there is no big bulky end clip on the bracelet.
I'd love to find some more "grown up" colors instead of the neon ones that the loom comes with, but overall I'm really happy with this purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
2 different sizes. Edit:
4 times now they have sent the incorrect size. As these say they are 3x5cm... they keep sending us the 4x6cm size, which is an entirely different product listing altogether! These larger sizes do NOT fit my products. I think someone needs to pay closer attention to what they are putting in the boxes. Very unhappy.
Original post: The first couple of times I ordered this product they came in the perfect size for what I use them for and I loved them! The past two times I have ordered this product however, they have come in a much bigger size and are way too big. I didn't even know two different sizes were offered. I hope these are not the new standard size for this product, because if that's the case I'll have to look at buying a different product from now on. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Broke after first use. I wish I could give this higher stars but this was my second time ordering this wood burning kit and the second one had the same issues as the first. The first kit I bought, I had barely gotten through my first project when the inside of the heating gun got stripped. I couldn't screw in any of the bits and assumed it was a fluke or my fault. So I ordered a second to finish my project and wouldn't you know it...the second one did it too. It seems to happen with the longer tips where after use they get stuck and have difficulty removing them and then the actual threads get stripped and can no longer be used. I really loved this product and wanted so badly for the second kit to work! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The kids and parents LOVED this. This was for preschool -1 Graders. At Easter, we cut the material in the shape of a cross. I used a pencil to make scallop indents
around the edges, wrote He is Risen in the middle and etched some hearts and lines/dot indents. The children could have decorated but I had a time constraint. They spent over a half hour coloring it with permanent markers (darker colors are better). I had parents ask me where to buy this. Not one cut or nick on any fingers. I put a small magnetic dot to put on fridge. My granddaughter's is still on mommy's fridge! We also did a shape of a house at home and my granddaughter etched and colored her own design. LOVE this unique medium to do art with. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
LOVE IT. I LOVE this Washi tape so much! I purchased the pink 12 pack as well as the blue, as I'm just getting into DIY (specifically, bookbinding) and have been looking for new ways to spice up crafts to make for my friends.
I've looked up SO many uses for these online and am really excited to get into using these on the covers of notebooks I'm making, as well as in my agenda and on my school supplies!
Pros:
~ Can be written on with both pens and pencils (though pencils naturally require a bit more pressure.)
~ The tape is similar to waxed paper, and strips can be torn off of the roll with your fingers. When I first purchased, I was worried that it would be a plastic and I would have to cut it, but thankfully it's not, making using these rolls a lot easier.
~ In addition to the above: since this tape IS essentially waxed paper, all the white areas on the tape are opaque, and partially assume the color of the object you place them on -- which I thought was AWESOME, as it does contribute to the color harmony of whatever you place the tape on.
~ Beautiful designs! I've sampled a few of the tapes in the attached photos on a makeshift notebook. They also look great when used together because of the shared color schemes. I just love looking at them in general!
~ There is a better value attached to buying these rolls in a pack of 12. As brand-name Washi tape is known for being about 2 or 3 dollars on its own, this is a bulk value pack and is so worth it if you're a regular Washi tape user.
~ Can be used in a normal tape dispenser. There are also ones specially designed for Washi tape, with multiple tape holders, but those are not very cheap, as can be guessed.
~ Have a bunch of great uses. Don't just use this as regular tape, I beg of you. Go online and look at all the different things you can spice up with this stuff. It's become a staple in my crafting.
Cons:
~ The rolls are somewhat small, both in tape wideness and roll thickness. If you're a heavy user of Washi tape, these might not last you a long time. They're a pretty standard size for Washi tape, but still.
Overall: I'm hooked, to be honest. Highly recommended!!!
*I received this product at a discount in exchange for an honest review, and make it my top priority to keep it that way. I update reviews regularly if anything about my opinion or experience with a product changes over time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
An Honest Review. I didn't want to submit a low rating. I wanted this to be great and work for my daughter. I wanted to be a satisfied customer, but I'm not. I've attached pictures to illustrate my concern/critique. My initial concern was the packaging. The item came in an unsealed package, with about a quarter of the product not even in the bag. While not a great first impression, I would have overlooked that concern and what it connotes if the product was good; but the feather boa dispersed feathers all over the place as I slowly pulled it out of its unsealed packaging. While some minor shedding would be expected, the room resembled the aftermath of a pillow fight and I very carefully put the boa back into the box to prevent any more feathers from littering the room, and then proceeded to clean the room. The attached pictures were taken the next day for the purpose of this review. As they say, "Maybe I got the 'bad one.'" I'm reconsidering buying another one with the hopes that this is indeed the case, but I'm also exploring my other shopping options. My first review, stating all of what I just shared, was blocked, so here's hoping this one passes the censors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Well, ...the Case itself is nice~ but at what price. Ok, I bought this here when it was $13.99. I wanted two sets, one each for two students, but after ordering and receiving one, I decided not to get another at that price. One wooden tool was splintered somewhat and one metal tool just broke right off, right in the middle of the metal, before even being used. (I put a tiny bit of pressure on it, less than for normal use.) Other ones of the metal tools have burrs and are sloppily cut. It only deserves as high a praise as 3 stars because the case is quite nice and because after all, a number of the tools are usable. Hmmmm, well, they've hardly been used yet so I guess that assessment could change! I just wanted to post this soon because I see that at the moment, this is listed for $24.70!! Yikes!! I would really hate for anyone to end up with this set and be out $24!
I would say that the case might be worth...well, say $7,...maybe $10~. It's sturdy, looks to be of high quality materials and is well designed. The zipper seems pretty good and has a handy zipper pull. The outside of the case is slightly padded black canvas. On the inside is flat and solid and there is one strip of elastic (3/4" wide) that is sewn down at intervals to create a spot to hold the handle of each tool closely and then there is another elastic at the top to help hold the other ends of the tools while allowing for different and difficult-to-accommodate shaped tools. We really wouldn't mind having another of these cases, to carry other tools in. But, for $24.70 (!?!),the price I see as I type this review, way over priced! :-( | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not hard to use, just expensive. Other customers have left reviews that said that products that are similar from the same manufacturer are difficult to use, but this one seemed easy enough since I followed the directions that came with the wax. (Keep the seal in ice water before and in between using the seal. I used a small bowl with just enough water to cover the bottom of the bowl and sat an ice cube in the bottom, as well.)
The color is very pretty but if the wax is burned at all, that burnt part gets swirled in with the rest of the wax and dirties the color.
I gave this wax 3 stars because each stick is very small. My seal is larger, about 3 cm, so I was only able to get about 4 seals out of each stick. Unless there is a decrease in price, I will not be buying this wax again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fantastic Kit. The CO-Z 4400 Colorful Rubber Band Bracelet Loom set is great. The kit includes a whole bunch of colorful rubber bands, s-clips, charms, loom tools, hook, loom board, and the case. My 7 year old daughter absolutely loves this Bracelet Loom Band set. We bought her one of the official name brand loom band kits that was good but it did not come with a case and was rather skimpy for what it offered in materials for the cost. This kit is great because it has quality materials in it and everything is in abundance. This kit far exceeds many of the other kits that are available from other vendors. There are so many rubber bands that come in so many different colors that she was so thrilled. This Loom Bank kit will offer her hours upon hours of fun and entertainment for her and her friends when they come over. All of the materials provided in this kit to include the case its self all appear to me to be made of quality materials so they should last her a long time. Each of the rubber band compartments in the case were so full of rubber band that we were surprised it all fit. The clips look like they will hold to being repeatedly used and the charms were adorable. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for a Rubber Band Look kit or that loves to craft. I received this product at a discount for my open and honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
If you need a corner rounder...this is your tool. My go-to corner rounder for years has been (hands down) the Creative Memories corner rounder. However, when I went to make my wedding program fans using two sheets of card stock my old faithful just wasn't quite strong enough. I first purchased the Zutter corner rounder, but found that it left the edge of my card stock frayed and messy looking. I continued my hunt and saw that the We R Memory Keepers Crop-A-Dile had great reviews and after watching a demonstration video I decided to try again. This time I found great success! The Crop-A-Dile did a FANTASTIC job cutting through my two sheets of cardstock and left a nice clean edge. I was so pleased! A major bonus for me was that it cuts both 1/4 and 1/2 in. corners! As far as construction goes, this tool feels SOLID to me! In my opinion the plastic pieces didn't feel "cheap" at all. Unless you were really pulling pretty hard on them I don't see how they would break. Hope this helps! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Terrible Wax. This wax was terrible. My sisters and I bought 30 pounds to make candle favors for a baby shower. We wasted over 10 pounds of wax trying to get a perfect candle, and had no luck. The candles kept cracking across the top and leaving large spots along the sides. We tried all the tips we could find online- keeping the glass insulated, heating the glass, melting the wax at different temperatures, and more, and nothing worked. We decided to try a different wax we bought at Michaels, and had no problem getting great candles with that wax. We ended up returning the wax we hadn't used, but we still lost a lot of money on all the ruined candles. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice for layering, but hard to glue stuff on top of it. I make and sell greeting cards to benefit our local library and go through a lot of card stock in the course of a year.
I was looking for a glittery silver cardstock to use for layering, and this Duo-tone glitter card stock from American Crafts does add bling to my cards. My only problem with it: it's hard to glue anything on top of it as the heavy glitter makes for an uneven surface. Tape didn't work and neither did regular glue. I finally had to resort to hot glue.
I personally wouldn't use this paper as a card base. It's too thick and unwieldy. It does layer nicely using hot glue. I wouldn't run it through my die cutter either, because of the uneven surface.
See customer image for a birthday card that I layered with this card stock. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A Good Brand, But Not the Best. Well, first off let me say that I've tried other epoxy putties before. While Apoxy Sculpt may be ideal for small home projects or sealants it's not my first choice. It's a good and cheap alternative to some of the more expensive putties out there. However, let me say this- you get what you pay for. It works perfectly for home fixer-upper projects, such as caulking, repairing small holes, etc. But for craft applications it leaves a little to be desired.
It's very sticky for one. For fine detailing, or in my case, precise sculpting it's texture and consistency makes it very difficult to work with. You can't really 'sculpt' precise shapes until about an hour or two after it starts to set. Even then, it's filmy and likes to stick to your hands more than your project. Because of this fact, it also has a tendency to go everywhere- not just the area you wanted it in.
While you can help to smooth it with water, that filmy consistency and the way it sticks to your fingers never quite fades.
Another thing is it takes forever to set! (My favorite, Milliput, takes only about 3-4 hours to set, and 24 hours to fully cure.) While this can be a good thing- for instance, you see a part you want to fix later on, you still can- it's not realistic for projects that need to be done quickly or if you're on a time crunch. It also makes it vulnerable to change should your project fall, get bumped, etc.
However, it's not a terrible product either. The price, as mentioned, makes it worth it's small faults. Other epoxy putties go for twice as much for twice as little. If you're using this for practical, and not craft or art applications, my advice is to just go for it. Maybe try the 1 lb. before buying the 4 lb. to make sure you like it.
If you need something that's reliable in all applications, easier to work with, and of finer quality I suggest Milliput however. It's more expensive (going around $8.00 for 4 oz.) but it's worth the cost. If you're looking to use epoxy putty for professional quality art purposes, I simply can't recommend Apoxy Sculpt as my first choice product. But for casual use, stick with the cheap but reliable stuff. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Didn't work for my leather car seat. There seem to be a lot of positive reviews for this glue but it didn't work on my leather car seat. I was looking to glue down a small torn piece of leather on the seat that keeps sticking up and this seemed like it could be a better solution than crazy glue since crazy glue tends to dry hard and this glue dries flexible. But when I used the Tear Mender glue it did not form a good bond and after a few days the leather piece would come undone again. I ended up using crazy glue in the end.
I did use this glue on a small crack in a pair of leather shoes and it seems cool that it dries in a flexible rubbery consistency but I don't have much confidence in the strength of bond after my experience with the car seat. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This Body paint is pretty good for the price. This Body paint is pretty good for the price, It was a little thick and had some problems spraying through my airbrush. The color consistency also varies depending on how close you are to the subject and the coating. The first time i applied it, i was a little close and it came out super dark, the second time it it was a nice lighter color green. It leaves a slight yellowish stain but with a good scrubbing it is barely noticeable and gone with in a few days. It wasn't that hard to get the bulk of the paint washed off with just some soap and water.
The one real down side, is this tends to smear a little. Used this on my hands and it tends to rub off on almost everything, other than that a very solid product. Recommend getting something to set or seal the paint so you aren't getting it all over your cloths and other items. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Compared to Popular Craft Stores this Costs Less Than 1/2 as much Per Ounce. What bothers me most is needing to stop mid-project and purchase more supplies. When I found this gallon of mod podge I didn't hesitate adding it to my cart. Being a scrapbooker/crafter, I go through every kind of glue like crazy which translates into multiple trips to the store. I really love using Mod Podge since it's acid-free and can be used both to glue something down and as a protective layer over it . Even with a coupon I can never get an 8oz bottle of Mod Podge for less than 2.99! I was a little worried that something would be wrong with it because with a coupon this costs almost 1/2 as much per oz. but all is well and I'm scrap happy! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Skinny but lots of length. Purchased these with the intent to use them for labeling binders at a new job. The little plastic box they came in was damaged upon receipt, though I think that's shipping more than the actual container. As other reviews have said, the tape is waxy and thin, but easy to write on with a permanent marker. The tape doesn't stick well to plastic but a layer of transparent tape over the top will preserve the tape for quite a while, even with heavy use. The only color difference I received from the picture vs. purchase was a darker, hunter green instead of the muted green (third from R). The tape is really skinny, but with 16ft length, you are able to do quite a bit with it before it runs out! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
so I feel like it's excusable. For the price, you really can't beat it. I've been looking for true lefty scissors for a while because our 5 year old daughter is a lefty. These are a little sticky, but they're not that expensive, so I feel like it's excusable. Trying to use these myself (with my relatively small hands, but still as a righty) was really eye-opening. All the parents out there who are wondering whether their lefties really need lefty scissors - they do! Which blade is on top really matters and it makes the paper fold all funny if you're cutting opposite-handed. I'm still on the lookout for a pair of lefty blunt-tipped Fiskars (because blunt-tipped Fiskars are required for kindergarten), but I really do like these and more important, my 5yo does too. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love it! Fun, easy, and well worth the money. I bought this to make a false tooth so I wouldn't have a huge gap while attending a convention where I'd likely end up in a lot of photographs. It worked like a charm, you can't tell I'm missing part of one front tooth unless you are way too close for comfort. (As in you'd have to lift my lip and look at how it curves against the gum line).
I also had a lot left over, so I've been playing with making bangles using alcohol inks in the hot water to dye them. It has a bit of bend to it (think cheap plastic spoon) so it works really well in that regard. I could see it being an awesome slumber party style DIY. Just be careful of water temp. The loose beads are prone to trapping hot water between them which did lead to a bit of stinging (not burning) a few times until I got the hang of it. You might want an adult to create some 'snakes' and rewarm them until pliable. The plastic itself doesn't get that horribly hot. It's the water that gets you. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love Elmer's CraftBond Permanent Dot Runners. I love Elmer's CraftBond Permanent Dot Runners! I really enjoy using these when I craft and make cards. I have used these for a long time and I have also experimented with other brands and overall these are my favorite.
I would highly recommend this product to anyone.
The first thing I do when I am looking at purchasing an item is read the reviews. It is always helpful to be able to learn about a product from other fellow buyers. Thats why I think reviews are so important. They make us all feel a little better about our purchases. My promise to you is my honest opinion! Thank you for taking the time to read my review, I hope you will find it helpful.
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Pleasantly surprised that it works so well! (For me at least. While researching for a 6 hole puncher, I came across this one and read most of the reviews. I noticed that it had bad reviews regarding its quality but decided to try it because it was the best option for me in price and size. I didn't have high hopes for it but was pleasantly surprised when it arrived in a nice box with a plastic sleeve to keep it together in the box for it to fit in it. I have used it several times so far for different types of papers with different thicknesses but have not had a problem so far. Every time it make a nice clean hole with one smooth action. I am quite pleased with it and haven't encountered any of the problems the negative reviews mentioned. Time will tell though but for now, I am happy I bought this one. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is the worst embossing powder I have ever used. This is the worst embossing powder I have ever used. When melting, the color does not turn out even and in some spots it turns white. At first, I thought it was just the one color, but every color I have used so far has produced the same result. I purchased this for the sole purpose of using on paper diecut sentiments to give them color and shine and a little extra dimension that melted embossing powder usually produces. It took a very long time to melt and then it melted unevenly and with the aforementioned white areas. Even my cheapo store brand stuff works better than this, and at a much lower price. If I could give zero stars for this, I would. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
great for classrooms, daycare centers, or other group settings. Great for classrooms, daycare centers, or other group settings for small children. The removable cups make it easy to distribute and collect the scissors (for example, placing one cup at each work table). The name tags can be used to assign scissors to each child, or simply to mark each as belonging to the classroom or center. The only slight negative is that changing the name tags does require loosening the screw that holds the scissors together. Then again, this helps ensure the name tags stay in place once they have been inserted.
These are definitely for smaller hands I'd say children up to around 12 years of age. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So much Dura-Lar. I bought this to make stencils for screenprinting. Since my frame is 10"x14", I thought that this would be perfect- I would only need to cut once to get a properly sized sheet for my stencil, and I only needed a couple.
However! This is improperly titled!
The picture is correct. This is a 40" long roll, but it is 12 FEET of material, not twelve inches. I have made so many more stencils than I had initially meant to.
This is very thin, which makes it extremely easy to cut. It is slightly more delicate in detailed areas because of this, but I will take the ability to cut without slicing open my hand over detail in a print any day.
This was a good purchase, and I am very satisfied with it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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