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Fool Me Once . . . . I have owned 3 of these products . . . the first two units were the standard Proxxon Mini Grinder (the Merlin sold by King Arthur Tools), and the 3rd was the Merlin2 (also sold by King Arthur Tools). Despite the problems I have had with all 3 units, I need to note that the service and support of King Arthur Tools has been superb. The bottom line, however, is simply 'think twice' before you invest in this product. My first Merlin lasted about a year. In the process of using it, it over heated. King Arthur refurbished it for me for free, including shipping. The second Merlin lasted about 6 months then gave up the ghost for some unknown reason. So . . . I bought the Merlin2, advertized as the quintessential upgrade to the original Merlin, boasting a sturdier gear system, improved air intake, and an improve off/on switch (among other things), to reduce burn out, and handle more aggressive carving needs. This puppy lasted 1 month before the gear system died. I do not use this system to do heavy duty carving. I use it for finesse work and some concave applications. The Merlin and Merlin2 are both grossly underpowered. On the positive side, I will say that the Merlin and Merlin2 are excellent if you 1) plan to carve fine details without a lot of wood removal, and 2) will definitely inspire you to become a carver, if you are not already. Be cautioned, however, that you need to 1) work slowly, carefully, and lightly, and 2) do not run the unit for more than 10 - 15 minutes at a time; then give it a good 20 minute rest between sessions. Under these conditions it will probably last and last. However, if you are a passionate carver and work extended intervals, there are certainly better choices on the market. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It was perfect. However Amazon -as the seller. The Gold leaf was exactly what I wanted. It was perfect. However Amazon -as the seller, was extremely out of line and disappointing. I was just scoping out the choices and delivery options on Tuesday 9/16/2016. I was considering getting "prime" and clicked on it in the first view of purchases. Checking on my bank statement , I realized I would not have enough money to cover the purchase until 9/18. I NEVER finalized the sale! My family said they had a "prime' account, which I was going to use. When I went to purchase it on 9/18, I saw that 'Prime was already activated. I did not realize that a purchase for gold leaf was also bought, so I purchased another one. It basically cost me $99 +11.89 +7.90 = $118.79 , plus $61.50 in OVERDRAFT charges(Total of $179.29) for the purchase that should have cost me $7.90. - I would have had free 2 day shipping using my families account! AHHHH!!! I would appreciate a refund of the Prime account and a gift card for the $61.00 loss Amazon created by jumping the gun and processing my order when it was NOT completed yet!
I am a very dissatisfied customer, Donna Ferrett | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
BUYER BEWARE. Do not like how thin cardboard is....not only flimsy to hold onto, will be easy to tear where cutouts are (especially when wet). Wish the #1 sheet wasn't already cut out -- the period, comma, and dash are on the same sheet and were removed too (could have used the missing inserts for another "reverse" paint job)! So have to recover with other cardboard over those 'open' areas. Actually, had to reinforce the whole batch of numbers with additional cardboard so I could make #'s 1 thru 70 and not worry that the stencil would rip before being done! I also added clear tape over them, to help make it "wet" proof so spray paint wouldn't soak in too much (had to use spray paint to get a flourescent orange). A LOT OF EXTRA TIME AND EFFORT TO UTILIZE THESE STENCILS! I did read the other reviews (but thought it was better than nothing)... Couldn't locate plastic or heavier duty on Amazon (no time to look elsewhere, due to rush job, couldn't find 10" locally). 2 stars because at least I had an outline to use, came in quick, but thin cardboard. I could buy for a smaller job that would use a brush application instead of spray paint. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Really like it -- but not truly vintage. I loved this poster, so I bought two. I framed one for a friend's birthday. It looked really nice. Sadly, when it is framed you can't see how nice the paper is. -- The second one if for me. :) -- I think it is important to note that this is not a vintage poster. It is a reprint on nice paper of a vintage poster. There is a date on the bottom right hand corner that says 2014 printed in Korea on Italian paper. When I ordered it I thought I was getting something old. As long as you understand what you are getting, I think it you will be satisfied.
Pros: paper, image, colors match my dcor
Cons: not really vintage | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Totally worth it. So I was really nervous to use these because I have never done face painting nor have I used these. I read reviews which left me mixed but I decided it was the best deal for what I needed and if it didn't work out well not too much lost. Well they arrived I wanted to test out so read the directions... well skimmed them basically like watercolors ok I can do this. I wet the brush and nothing no matter what I was bummed. Looked again and realized there is a clear plastic over the colors in addition to the screw on cap. The directions do mention this too. So then i tried them out. Was so happy you can also mix colors just like painting. This really makes the purchase worth it because it is so versatile I don't need more paints I can make the colors I need. Well my daughter was an elephant and the silver was too sparkly so blending black and white was great. I have tons left over and it came off easily. Highly reccomend totally worth it. It was on for about 3 hours and didn't smudge. My painting skills aren't great but you can see in picture the product is good. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great folding paper for Senbazuru. Just finished my 1000 cranes with these papers and I'm hooked! Such a great stress reliever to mindlessly fold cranes!
These papers are a perfect size for any non-beginner (beginners might find them a little small until they master the crane fold with larger paper), and the colors are vibrant and lovely--some are even pearlized and have a nice shimmer. Creases can be cleanly made on all papers included (pearlized and plain) and cranes come out looking really sharp when folded correctly.
1000 folded cranes fit nicely in a plastic shoebox, FYI (see picture) until you're ready to string them into something for display.
I had a blast folding my senbazuru (1000 cranes)! Good luck to you, and happy folding! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Authentic Rainbow Loom from Toy Wiz. I received my Rainbow Loom today. I was wary because of all the reviews about counterfeits. I was cautiously optimistic because the title of the item was Ranbow Loom by Rainbow Loom. The seller was Toy Wiz. When I got the Rainbow Loom today, I checked it against the photos and tips on their website. Rainbow Loom has a page on their website where you can check against counterfeits. The one I received is authentic. The box image is correct when checked against the counterfeits and the authentic item on the Rainbow Loom website, and all the plastic items inside the box bear the Rainbow Loom imprints, the red arrow and have smooth and rounded plastic pegs as shown on their website. Happy! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best Washi Tape I have used. Super cute designs. <div id="video-block-REMELGP1HK0L" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/E1rwy74lD0S.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/915vVx-QI2S.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I love crafting with Washi Tape so when I had the chance to get this Set of 5 in Antique Bright I went for it. I like using it on cards - around the edges especially if I have put a different color of cardstock on the card. It hides the seam. I also like using it inside my jewelry charms. I put in the background, add the other elements and seal everything in with resin.
I have used a lot of different brands of Washi Tape but really love the attractive designs of the MIKOKA brand. I also like that it is semi-transparent - not all Washi Tape it. I can also write on this brand of Washi Tape with pens and markers if I chose to do so.
Washi Tape is best used on light packaging - such as gifts or for decorating scrapbooks, calendars, differentiating keys, dishes, cups, personal items and practically any type of decoration or identification.
I received 5 different rolls of Washi Tape. They were very nicely wrapped and did not stick together when I separated them like some brands do. I am thankful I do not have to deal with sticky residue on the edges of this Washi Tape. I felt the rolls were very generous in size. The dimensions were 0.6 inches (15 mm) wide and 32.8 feet (10 m) long. This means it will last for a long time and do a generous amount of projects.
I also like that the MIKOKA Washi Tape is easy to tear with my hands if I wanted a jagged look yet also fits into a tape dispenser should I choose to put it in one. This is just a fantastic product and I cannot wait to start crafting with it!
Disclaimer: I received this item for free or at a discounted price in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Too many "neutral" colors, but delivery was much faster than promised. While I didn't expect my pack of paper to match the colors in the picture, I did expect a few more not-neutral colors. I am using these to make Christmas ornaments instead of Lucky Stars. The only bright colors I got were olive green, pink, violet, and red. Other than that were what I consider more neutral tones (some of which are great for Christmas ornaments, some of which are not): black, white, silver, gray, three shades of brown, two shades of gold. One dark blue and one dark green instead of two of the browns would have made my day and definitely increased my star rating.
On the very plus side, I was told to expect delivery by December 9 and I got it a full month earlier than that. The paper folds very, very well, taking creases beautifully. I have had no problems with color appearing on my hands, nor was there any powder evident in my pack. The "glitter" on the red and black papers is more texture, than sparkle, and was not apparent until I touched the papers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This watery glue really does work. Honest. You need to try it. Your self. I used latex to make a seal. At first you will think how in the world will this watery glue do anything so different. But after you apply it to both sides of the fabric it really done make a nice contact. It uses a silicone type seal, they say it contains latex, But it ready does seem like it is going to do the job. I will revisit this in a few weeks to a month and let you know if it really does work. I will put it to the test. But so far it seem like it will be the best thing I have seen. Really you should tried some. You won't believe it at first. I didn't but it really does, honest. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Motsenbocker's Lift Off Gorilla Glue. Motsenbocker's Lift Off Gorilla Glue worked fantastic! We had set a bottle of Gorilla Glue on our wood stove to heat up a little...but we forgot about it. Needless to say we had Gorilla Glue on the stove, down the side and on the ceramic tile, it really looked awful. I went to several stores in our area and tried to get Motsenbocker's but they did not carry it. The sales people always tried to sell another product that " might get it off". I said "No I want to get Motsenbocker's Lift Off Gorilla Glue. Well, let me tell you, follow the directions and it lifts off so easily ,you will truly be amazed, I was. And it did not harm any of the surfaces involved. Thank you for this product. I thought we would have to live with the mess but Motsenbocker's Lift Off Gorilla Glue sure saved the Day. Sincerely, Nancy J.Johnston | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
it works onto the fabric nicely and doesn't mess up my needle. Yes, it prints well. Yes, it works onto the fabric nicely and doesn't mess up my needle. BUT maybe its because I've used it for projects that take a long time to complete, but at the end of the work I cannot get the glue off. The actual transfer surface comes away after soaking, but it leaves a gluey residue that is unpleasant to the touch and will not come off. I have tried soaking, scrubbing with a toothe brush; machine washing in cold water with Ivory Snow - NOTHING takes that glue out of the fabric. Maybe if the piece were intended just to be framed and never touched it night be alright, but I will never use it on clothing. And how will this mess age, I wonder. Will it darken and ruin the fabric in time? And in places it left a residue of the pattern stuck onto the cloth that will not come out either. Too bad I bought so much of it at the suggestion of a friend. Well, never again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The product is great - but let me tell you why NOT to buy it from Amazon 3rd party vendors. My daughter wanted a loom set, so I bought this for her today, but not from Amazon.
Let me preface this review by saying I am an Amazon JUNKIE. I buy everything from Amazon, and have been for years. I also know a little how Amazon works - which is why I'll warn you away from from Amazon 3rd party vendors on this one.
First of all, if you google the product and the founder of Rainbow loom, you'll see that the authorized retailers are a lesser known toy/craft store and Michaels. With Michaels, he signed an exclusive, which means he can't sell to other big box stores at this time. This means the only places to get legit product for SURE is either direct from rainbow loom, or from those the two retailers they mention on the website. I usually know my way around Amazon, but was somewhat confused when I was trying to buy this product, because some of the vendors here say "Authorized" or even "Rainbow Loom LLC." Now, the last one may be authentic (and at least it's fulfilled by them, and not Amazon), but I didn't want to take a chance - plus if it is the vendor, it's cheaper to buy it direct on their site (Amazon would charge them a percentage of sales). Just because vendors say they are legit, doesn't mean they are.
The list price for this product is NOT 19.99. It's 14.99. So 3rd party retailers can certainly be buying stock from places like Michaels, then selling them for a few dollars more. The problem is if they send it to Amazon to fulfill, Amazon co-mingles its inventory for marketplace vendors. So honest vendor's merchandise can be mixed up with counterfeit guy's merchandise...which means even if you order from honest guy, you don't know what you will actually get. When Amazon sells and ships it, they keep their merchandise separately (hence you'll be assured you get authentic stuff).
So do yourself a favor if you want the real thing...unless you read on Rainbow loom's website that they are selling on Amazon, just go get it from them, or from their authorized retailers. You'll actually be saving money and getting the right product.
As for the product, it's fantastic (and why I rated it 5 stars, as there's nothing wrong with the product, just the counterfeit problem with Amazon marketplace vendors). My daughter is 6, and while the product says it's for 8 and up, it only took about 15 minutes and she was able to do the basic designs without much trouble. I bought a set for myself too, so we can do it together, and it keeps her interest longer when I sit with her. Also, if you buy two sets, you can attach them to make them longer, which actually allows younger children to do a basic pattern using a linear peg line (vs the zig zag method). My daughter doesn't have the best fine motor skills, so we'll probably have to leave the more complex designs for when she is older, assuming she doesn't get sick of it. It doesn't seem like she will though! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good, but only for lightweight usage. Item arrived quickly and in good condition. It's being rated 4 stars and not 5, however, because it very quickly broke. My daughter put it through it's paces and found within the first use of it, that the plastic cannot withstand things like the dragonscale patterns with the bands. Several of the pegs snapped right off quickly and required superglue to fix.
If you like to make thicker banded patterns, I would not recommend it. If you're just making the standard or thinner banded patterns, it would do fine for you. It did arrive as described and in great condition, and it arrived quickly. And it is a cheap item; the shipping was fine. Just don't expect it to hold up to patterns that involve thicker end products; the pegs will start snapping off very quickly under the tension of the bands. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beware of flying silicone. Or don't. It's soft. Great results for the first try, a little bit of a learning curve. I bought this to make molds for resin jewelry, and it works very well! My first effort worked- as long as you make a mold of something shiny, the shiny finish comes out in the final product.
That said, definitely invest in mold release. As my first attempt, I made a mold of an enamel ring I had lying around my jewelry box. I cast resin with some little flowers, and it came out okay, but I had not used mold release. Therefore, once I demolded the first attempt, little pieces of the mold came off, making it (IMO) unusable. But I am a relentless perfectionist, so it could be great if you're down with mediocrity.
On a whim, I flung the imperfect mold at my husband's head while he was watching TV. It bounced right back to me. Impressive!
DISCLAMER: For the record, I do not condone spousal abuse in any way. I flung the mold weakly from ~2 feet away and it had rounded edges. Barely a fling. More like a toss. Also, I am not an attorney and have no idea what the law is regarding flinging silicone projectiles at one's spouse. Do so at your own risk. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not quite right. The variable heat control on this tool is a double edged sword. It is practical but in an awkward place.
It tends to pull the tool down when you are operating it. I saw reviews that mentioned this flaw but thought
it would not be a problem for me-they were right -it was. People have come up with many suggestions on how to overcome this
but for $30+ ,I would think they mfr. would figure it out for me before offering to the public to tinker with. European
models use a separate power supply that does not drag the cord down. The tips on these other models are more practical as well
made of nichrome wire that heats and cools much faster. The soft brass on this model is prone to strip its threading thus make
the tip unable to hold attachments any longer. If you want a toy that frustrates by all means get this model-if you are going into
this hobby seriously, research the other models I've mentioned. They are more expensive but, in the long run ,you'll get more pleasure
out of them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sticky, fairly strong--Perfect for texture sheets. I have been making charms and jewelry with Premo polymer clay for about 2 years now and bought some Ultralight for a costume prop project that was going to be bigger (and therefore heavier). It is MUCH softer than Premo and a little hard to get used to. It is super sticky and my hands got covered in it after condoning a whole bag (sugar scrub removed this just fine). I used corn starch to coat my hands and roller during use, which helped. I ended up making a bunch of texture "stamps" that were about 1cm thick and baking them @ 275F for 45 minutes. Areas that were very thin at the edges could be torn. Otherwise, they seemed pretty strong! They held the detail really well too. I think I accidentally stumbled on a new material for making texture sheets! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Smells like creativity. Now I'm just an amateur artist who was looking for a heavy-duty drawing journal to take around with me. My first few reactions to this sketchbook were as follows:
1) It's smaller than you might expect. If you're looking for a good sized work area you'll want to buy elsewhere. However, if you're looking for a handy, portable, go-anywhere book this one works just fine.
2) The pages are thick and (very very) smooth. They remind me of your typical note-card stock of paper but in creamy vanilla color. This paper stands up to minimal marker usage plus the typical graphite/colored pencils/pen mediums. But Watch Out! Graphite will smear in the blink of an eye. If you're left handed or are a heavy-handed sketcher you will want to use an extra piece of paper to prevent your art from smearing.
3) The cover is solid and will stand up to a beating. A handy strap keeps it closed when you're done. Aesthetic sidenote: The material on the cover also picks up eraser shavings, cat hair, lint, and dust like a magnet. However everything but the dust wipes off easily.
4) There's a handy pocket in the back for loose slips of paper you might have lying around. Very considerate of them!
Overall it's a great sketchbook if you draw or write lightly. However, for me who draws in graphite with my hand running over my work, I've noticed some considerable smears over my art. I like to keep my shading inside my crisp lines so unfortunately I have some minor qualms with this sketchbook. For those of you who never have a smudging problem normally, though, feel free to buy and try for yourself! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great buy on Amazon and exactly what I needed. After searching many local craft stores, I decided it was easier to order acid-free tissue from Amazon that it was to drive 30 miles to the nearest art supply store. Thanks again, Amazon, I can always count on your selection. (In fact, if I cannot find something on Amazon, I start to wonder if it even exists or if I just dreamed it...) Anyway, I've been using this paper as a surface for inks, rubber stamping, and acrylic painting, as well as for image transfers, and then collaging it into a number of different types of collages, and it has held up very well. If that's your intent, use this and do NOT use wrapping tissue paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The one to get...This is the only one with a stable steel frame. I've tested several of these inexpensive laser engravers currently available from several manufacturers in Asia.
This one has to be the best so far and the state of the current art.
First, unlike others, this one has a formed rigid steel sheet metal frame, like that used of industrial tool carts. Most others still use a from composed of individually cut acrylic plastic sheets fastened together with small hex socket screws and hex nuts. As such, they suffer from flex and micro vibrations. Such vibrations affect the accuracy and quality of the resultant engraving.
The work piece mounting table is also an improvement. Instead of the usual blue acrylic plastic sheet, the platen is a much sturdier and more stable aluminum alloy.
In a review of a similar product, I noted the advantages having the work piece moved on a base mounted x-y table to move it in relation to the rigidly top mounted laser engraving head. While this would be ideal in the new tool, the stable, rigid and durable steel frame is equally effective when used with the top mounted x-y movable head. So, either machine is much better than any of the earlier versions with the movable head mounted on the flexible sheet acrylic plastic frame.
The steel frame fixed table unit has an advantage over the movable table unit when a heavier object with more mass needs to be engraved. Movement of a heavier object would cause an inertial "start-stop" lag in the table and possibly induced vibrations that might affect the quality of the engraving.
The steel frame unit is more durable and required less padding in the packaging. It arrived in perfect condition. Only the laser head needed to be connected to the unit with a red two wire connector. Two screws were needed to attach the head to the machine's movable carriage. The unit even came with the needed mini Phillips screwdriver.
The real advantage to this unit is tat it allows for a taller object to be engraved. Earlier versions allowed only objects that were less than 38mm height. An earlier version had focusing issues that prevented detailed engravings at the top pf the unit's upper vertical capacity range. That has been corrected wit this unit, since there is now an adjustable focusing ring on the laser.
The software was quickly and easily loaded. All one needs to do is to import photos and images into the default folder in Windows and just "drag" them into the editing box. A simple "paint" like option allows customizing.
It 1000mw laser allows for darker and deeper engravings which can also be had by having the head move at a slower speed.
I would honestly rate this one to be the best unit that I've used to date. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Makes great fairy garden accessories. Sculpey is my favorite brand of Polymer clay. It's easy to find in the stores, but ordering on amazon is usually cheaper. The price is better than a lot of brands but the quality is still great. It is a baked clay, not airdry and you can make just about anything!
I used this to make a cute little fairy house for my fairy garden. It's easy to shape, and once baked it's very hard. Even dropped on a tile floor the finished house did not break, which is great since it was hours of work. If you are making a big item be sure to make it hollow. I like to use tin foil as a structure to build bigger items on. If the clay is too thick it won't bake right or get as hard as it should.
Sculpey makes the clay in dozens of fun colors, I like the white for projects I intend to paint. Acrylic craft paint works just fine after the clay has been baked but you can also use stain like I did on my fairy house pictured. I stained the base, and used craft paint as well. I find the sculpey brand polymer sealer to be the best option to finish off the project. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Hot glue gun works great. Set me up taking me awhile to get this review done. I have already reviewed this product once in the past, but I wasn't able to review it on the way it actually works. It was only able to review it on the way that it looked and the speed at which I received it and the quality of the packaging. Because it came with some kind of a funky European plug on it. They got ahold of me after I posted my review and told me that they would send me the proper at the after. They sure did! I received the adapter the other day and was able to plug in this hot glue gun, and the hot glue gun works great! So this is not only a great seller, great Amazon product, but also a great hot glue gun! We're going to be using this a lot this summer with our current projects. We will help the kids hot glue the Crayons on the canvas, and then help them with the blow dryer or heat gun to melt them. They always have so much fun doing that. We always need another hot glue gun though because it takes too long to glue one down and the others get too tired of waiting. So glad to have a spare hot glue gun now. I didn't get a discount on this item in exchange for my honest and unbiased review and that is what I have provided for you here today. Thank you for taking the time to read my review and its entirety. Have a blessed day. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not just for wax carving. So I love these. And while they are technically listed for 'wax carving', that is one of the few things I have actually not used them for.
BUT WAIT, you say, WHAT DO YOU USE THEM FOR??
Well I'm so glad you asked!
So far I have used them for...
-Vinyl weeding. You *could* spend $20 on a special 'Circut' or 'Silhouette' brand set of 'weeding tools' for your vinyl decal projects...but these puppies work just as well (if not better) for a fraction of the price
-Teeth cleaning. I'm 57% sure that these aren't intended to be used for dental hygiene purposes, but they look pretty darn close to what my dentist uses, so I've started using these in my own oral care routine and they work fantastic. Upside? I'm a lot nicer to myself than my dentist is. NEVER GOING BACK TO THE DENTIST (well. the jury is still out on this one)
-Modelling clay. Pretty similar to wax. Except softer. And more fun colors.
-Cake decorating. Again, pretty sure that isn't what these were made for, but they are great for intricate designs in fondant. Sorta like modelling clay. But tastier.
-Sewing. I've used several of these picks for various sewing needs...like turning out tiny corners in doll clothes.
I know I'm forgetting some because I use one or more of these so frequently its hard to keep track. They are like a set of pointy all-purpose tools for your everyday aspiring dentist/crafty person! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is X-actly what I needed..... and more. I was looking for an X-acto knife for school when I happened upon this sack. Let me say, this is X-actly what I needed.... and more. Each blade has its very own personality that speaks directly to your soul. My favorite blade is the "scoring blade." At times it comes across a little arrogant, but I trust its decisions. While the blades are semi-autonomous in themselves, they would be lost without their handles. It's like they say, "you can't be a monkey if you don't have a tail." The two steel handles almost guide the blades alone. I am able to sit back and trust that they will make the perfect cut. The plastic handle is somewhat cheap, but deserves respect as much as the others. Everything is exceptionally durable and the sack is very sharp. I strongly recommend this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good, cheap way to form plastic easily. I mostly use it for small jobs (holding wires in place and such), so this bag was plenty; it will probably last me years. I like how easy it is to make pliable (just heat it up). I use a heat gun rather than boiling water; a hairdryer would also probably work. That lets me heat up small quantities fast and re-heat them, and I also don't have to try to get residual water out of the part.
One thing that is somewhat annoying is that it's pretty hit-or-miss about what it will stick to. PVC, you can't get it off. Many other plastics and most metals, it barely sticks to at all, so you will need to make sure it is held on mechanically (i.e. it wraps around something, goes through a hole, etc). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Terrible. I just received this tape runner and I love it already. I've been Scrapbooking for many years and I am always looking for a good adhesive. I've never used one like this before but I found it easy to load the tape with the included instructions. After just a few tries getting used to the trigger button I found it very easy to use.
Edit: I have been using this dispenser for a while now and can honestly say it has turned out to be the worst tape gun I have ever used. As much as I want to love it I can't because it just doesn't work. The tape gets stuck all over the gun and doesn't adhere to the correct side of tape. It ends up just getting wound back up and can't be used. More adhesive is wasted than used. Plus it takes too much time trying to fix it and it only stays fixed for a few minutes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Ideal for DVD/CD clock. <div id="video-block-R2IW2I6ZE8C9SX" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B1dATHy0bmS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81JVYpUTZzS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> It takes a while to arrive as scheduled. It arrived in a clear plastic box for protection like those for dolls and toys. The delicate hands are inside another box in the form of a narrow stick.
If you look at my reviews I have been getting low cost near silence clocks for all the rooms. But their price keep rising. So I thought of making one myself and just write the numbers on the wall. But after some research for ideals it turns out that a DVD or CD is even better. Because some non-profit organization actually advice you to donate for recycling your discs! So this clock is even cheaper than the price I pay for the mechanism.
I knew the hands are way longer than the radius of a DVD, but the gold color compliments the silver side of the discs. And since it hangs on the wall, the length of the hands doesn't matter. I can also glue to the DVD some backing sheet with a larger diameter. Surprisingly, the threaded stem (bolt) almost fit the DVD hole exactly. So the clock is done almost as soon as the clock mechanism box is opened.
Although looking like metal, the hands are very flimsy because it takes energy and battery juice to turn them. I think you can snap them on easily but I took my time to make sure that they aren't bent by me.
The clock is near silence but you can hear it when you are a few inches near it. So I won't make a night stand clock with it. But it should be OK for a bedroom clock. The second hand moves virtually continuously and smoothly. The noise you hear is close to white noise, which is better than my other near silence clocks that still ticks.
Update: if you know what to hear for, you can hear that clock white noise a few feet away in dead silence. Other than that, it is virtually silent because you don't notice white noise.
I found out that the mechanism is fully compatible with a Chinese made clock at Target. Those several dollar clocks in big box stores are all ticking. The hands are interchangeable! Even the two tiny extrusion at the front corners of the mechanism fits exactly to align the clock face to the mechanism. I suspect all the Chinese made clocks are compatible. So I brought two more to turn ticking clocks to virtually silence clocks. For the clocks I have, only an old one made in Taiwan is incompatible even the mechanism says made in China. For the other clocks the mechanisms are virtually the same size and uses the same hands. However, this mechanism comes with a handle for hanging. If you chop this off, or find something else without that, it can fit in all the clocks I have. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The colors are too flouroscent and not that good. The colors are also much brighter than what . The colors are too flouroscent and not that good. The colors are also much brighter than what the picture shows. They stain the surface so beware where you use them.
They don't fall like rangoli even after mixing the standard white rangoli with them - so they could pass as holi colors but DEFINITELY NOT Rangoli - they are being misadvertised. I even tried the sanskarbharati version by just putting the powder through a strainer but that didn't work either. They are basically not rangoli - period.
They do have a nice smell which is almost pleasant but I don't understand the point of scenting colors. All in all not worth buying for rangoli. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wonderful Book. The book is well constructed with plenty of high-quality paper. There is attention to detail in the design elements and the leather feels great. There is nothing I'd change about the book. I bought a similar book at a renaissance fair for a higher price, so I felt value in purchasing this product. It took a few days to arrive, but did so on schedule and in good condition.
I'm sure there are multiple uses for such a book, but I bought it as a confirmation gift for a young man. Since the paper is not ruled, he can draw in the book easily, write notes, and even scrapbook a little. He seemed to like the gift as it was uncommon. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for the kids to learn on. Honestly, this is not what I expected. The paper has a matte finish, unlike the gloss I expect with origami paper. It seems to have a similar paper weight to your average printer paper. The feel of the paper is soft like construction paper, although you can tell it has a finer consistency. I would not recommend this for the veteran origami artist.
That being said, this is a good paper for the kids to become familiar with origami on. It is inexpensive for how much paper comes in the pack, it has nice vibrant colors, and it is colored on both sides of the paper to help hide mistakes. Since I got the paper for the purpose of the kids to learn on, it ends up being great for me! Maybe when they get a little more experienced I will promote them to the more expensive papers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice variety but gets stuck when fully opened and length too short. I am a beginner paper crafter mostly interested in embellishing the edges of cards/gift tags that I write brush calligraphy on. I purchased the Fiskars contemporary paper edgers scissors set in hopes of adding slight interesting details to the edges of watercolor paper and cardstock. I was enticed by the contemporary set mostly due to the scalloped scissors and upon receiving the scissor set I was expecting the cuts to be more obvious but nonetheless they did do the designs per the description. I included photos of the scissor set as well as the cuts they made just on printer paper. I thought the color scheme of the scissors were nice as they were distinguishable from each other and easily spotted on a table filled with crafting embellishments.
The negative I soon realized was that when fully opened the scissors often caught on themselves- basically the beginning of the each side of the scissors collide with one another (I included a photo of where the scissors when fully opened stops itself at the very beginning preventing it to close). When this occurs I have to manipulate the scissors by opening and closing the scissors slightly in a pulsating persistent motion until it adjusts. Moreover regarding this problem with the very start or beginning of the scissor, as you can see from the photo with the cuts, at the very beginning it is rather sloppy or disfigured due to the jamming of this area. Basically the start of each length of design is a little sloppy. I found the overall length of the scissors to be quite short so I could not imagine or recommend doing any large length of paper with this particular set.
Overall I would recommend this set due to the various designs you receive as it provides a good variety. If you are doing small projects like gifts tags, such as in my case, they are adequate. Be advised that the width or resulting design is quite small so if you are expecting an impactful design this is not for you but for subtle details this will be fine. I consistently had the problem with jamming of the scissors when opened which was incredibly frustrating but to remedy this I only use these scissors for small projects where I only need to do one length of design (meaning I don't have to do more than one cut). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fun DIY kit for delicous hot sauce. I wanted to try out this kit because my husband and I love a good hot sauce and I love the idea that we could make it however hot or mild we wanted and everything was included.
When the kit arrived I took a few minutes to look everything over. First thing I noticed is this company has a good sense of humor. Throughout the recipe origami there is silly stuff that made me giggle. I thought that was a nice touch.
This kit states it comes with 3 Glass Woozy Bottles, 4 Squeeze Bottles, a 2-inch funnel, an Apple Cider Vinegar bottle, a zipped pouch of Spice Blend, 2 pairs of gloves, 5 pH strips. Also, 3 woozy reducers, 3 black caps, 4 squeeze bottle tops with red cap, Ancho Pasillas, Chipotle and Habanero Pepper bags - instruction card, an open/close pouch of Ghost Pepper & 7 label stickers.
I want to note that there was only 1 pair of gloves provided with this kit, so when I make more, I'll need to buy some gloves (never a good idea to handle hot peppers without them!). Also, for 2 of the 4 included recipes, you WILL need to buy extra ingredients (like Kombucha, which this company happens to sell a kit to make as well). So its not completely inclusive as advertised.
To try this kit out, I decided to go with one that had everything included, which was the mild Smokin Sauce.
I gathered up all the items I would need and measured out the spices, salt, water and cider vinegar before I handled the peppers. I wore the gloves provided and was sure not to touch my eyes ;) Step 1 is boil the woozy bottle for 2 minutes to sterilize it. I also took a moment to sterilize the plastic funnel even though that was not mentioned.
The instructions seem "straight forward" but they are a bit.. out of order? I'll explain. After step 1 [sterilizing the bottle], step 2 says combine all ingredients into pot. Now if I had just read through to this point I would be surprised to see that down at step 4 it says to now add the vinegar. If I had followed step 2 it would have already been in the pot. Now I don't know that it would have changed the way the sauce came out but its worth noting. (I guess that reinforces that its good practice to read the instructions completely before starting). For this recipe I decided to add a pinch (and I mean a tiny pinch) of ghost pepper.
After following all the steps and blending up the sauce, I got out an included PH testing strip [as instructed] and realized its sort of a useless step. The sauce is very dark in color and is thick [see picture]. When you dip the PH strip in it, it just gets coated in the sauce. Even with wiping off the excess sauce, it was impossible to see a true reading of the levels. So at this point I just assumed it was good to go and started pouring it in the bottle, via the provided funnel. It did take some patients and effort since it was a thick sauce and a tiny funnel opening. Once the woozy bottle was full there were still a couple of table spoons of sauce left. I could have put that in the plastic squeeze bottle but I decided I'd just go ahead and test it out with some chips.
Let me tell you, this sauce is AMAZING. Truly some of the best hot sauce Ive had. And with that little pinch of ghost pepper, it had a perfect little kick of hot! And its also nice to know exactly what went into it.
From beginning to end, it only took about 20 minutes to make. Now I just need to come up with a name for it and place a label on the bottle. This will be a great addition to the basket Im making my husband for Fathers Day!
While I received this product at a discount the above is my honest and unbiased experience. I was not compensated for my time and I did not guarantee a positive review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These will not cut anything in my Cricut. If I could give these negative stars, I would. I've had my Cricut for a year and have never had a single problem with it. I was in the middle of a project and decided to put in this replacement blade. From there, I was literally unable to cut a single thing! No matter what I put the setting to, the material I used or how many times I took the blade out and put it back in. It wouldn't cut vinyl, paper, etc. I even spent hours adjusting the cut pressure on my machine. I am beyond disappointed! I went back to using my year old blade that came with my machine and it worked perfectly.
Note: The blades I purchased were not sold by Amazon which could be why they were problematic. Amazon was awesome about rectifying the issue. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
We are going to become Hot Sauce Chefs. This hot sauce kit was a super cool gift. My boyfriend and I really like trying new things and like hot sauce. So this was a good bonding activity for us. We now have decided to become sauce chefs! :) We made our first sauce this past weekend with this kit and found we had everything we needed in the kit for the hot sauce recipe we chose. Although we think our first sauce could have used some more work, our families (who are brutally honest) actually really liked our sauce. The peppers were spicy and of good quality and that translated into our first hot sauce. We are super happy with our order! Thank you! I would recommend! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
OH MY - buying more only 2 days later. I love making my own molds and have purchased several premade molds - this made it sooooo easy -- unless you have a very warm room or lamp (or hot hands) you do have a good 2-3 minutes to get it molded --HAVE EVERYTHING PREPARED like the instructions say, you do need to work quickly. measure out equal portions (I didn't use a scale I used a melon baller lol). I scooped out equal portions (they probably weren't EXACTLY perfect but it was a very forgiving putty) - fast fast smush and smash it together, sit it on a clean surface and pressed in my items - it set in 1-4 minutes and I took my items out and it was ready for basic impressions in 15-20 minutes (it says to wait and let it cure for a FULL 24 hours before using on RESIN or you will get a cloudy impression and mess up the texture and will continue to get cloudy resin pieces) I'm very happy with it for a FAST mold procedure. I love making pieces for altered and mixed media arts and for resin and clay charms for jewelry - I made about 15 molds from this package that were 1" - 4" each (only one big one) and I had so much fun making molds that I used up all the materials soooooo buying another package today! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
As described...but...UPDATE. As described. However, I am having a bit of trouble getting past the smell of these foam sheets. They STINK like toxic chemicals, and it says they were made in China, so who knows, they could be. Have not used them yet, as I am going to see if airing them out makes a difference. Hope to use them as dimensionals in my card making. If it weren't for that smell....
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So I let the foam air-out out of the package for the last week and I have to tell you that I am very pleased with the results. The smell is almost completely gone and the foam works great as a dimensional on a card base. I would highly recommend this foam for any paper-crafting project. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
this xacto is a fairly good knife. I work in advertising and marketing and . this xacto is a fairly good knife. I work in advertising and marketing and we handle a lot of printed material. I have used this knife for around 4 months before it broke. first off we cut a lot of 100+lb paper and gator board and from my experience this knife is not built for that. no matter how tight the nozzle is the blade seemed fall back in the holster when I really had to apply pressure. in better words when the knife would be held completely vertical the blade would be about 20-30 off to one side. I think the continued heave use broke my xacto. a week or two ago the thread that hold the nozzle together broke off and is unrepairable. overall good knife though if you are just cutting paper less than 100 LB. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I'm all sticky. I used this stuff to attach a thin strip of diamond plate to the bottom of my tailgate on my truck. My stock tailgate on my Toyota truck has a lot of internal rust that was showing through on the bottom of it. The rest of the truck looks great and it wasn't worth trying to repair the tailgate so I used the diamond plate and this adhesive to just cover up the rust until the rust gets too bad and I replace the tailgate. Once I measured and marked where to put the plate down, I followed the directions and applied adhesive to both surfaces, waited a couple minutes then applied a second coat and sat the piece down. It was immediately stuck to the tailgate and will not be moving. I used a rubber mallet to stamp it solidly to the surface and mash the corners. I'm happy with the results and will have to find more uses for this spray as I'm very satisfied with how well its holding. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A little finicky, but super cute. I think that this is a lovely little cutter. I was concerned how it would hold up after reading reviews, but I really wanted to give it a shot. I used a lightweight cardstock, and definitely would not recommend using a more delicate paper than that. Anything less would tear under the stress. I ruined several test sheets at first trying to figure out how to align my corners- that is the one design flaw I found. It can dis-align pretty easily, so this is not the tool for a hasty job. However, when I took the time to make sure my corner was in the right position, it cut beautifully every time. I think I may have to buy more designs! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
icraft Therm O Web Deco Foil. I have bought this same product to use on polymer clay, but only had one sheet in the tube. I thought this was a great deal with 5 sheets, however i am having a harder time using it for clay. Not sure why the foils in this container are so different from the one I previously bought at Michaels. The label is identical and it seems to work the same way by applying pressure with a credit card in a back and forth motion and pulling the foil off quickly adheres the colors to the raw clay. It works the same way that Lisa Pavelka foil works. However the ones purchased through Amazon are not adhering easily. Not sure if age makes a difference with this foil or what. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very colorful. This is a good starter kit for origami. There are plenty of rich colors to choose from. There are a couple drab ones but nothing I wouldn't use in a project. The paper itself is thick enough to stand up on it's own and hold the folds, but not too thick to be really hard to fold with the complicated forms. They are perfect squares, I didn't have to cut any of them down at all. I made several forms and they came out really nice. My kids started fighting over them, LOL! I am not expert, I mostly make flapping cranes, frogs, boxes, and dragons. If I have enough time I can sit and do the really complicated forms, but I rarely have time for that with 2 toddlers running around the house.
Anyway, the only reason I am giving it 4 stars is that I would have liked to see more sizes. There are really only 2 sizes in this pack and some forms are much better with sized papers but you don't get much choice here. The foil is very thin as well, much thinner than the regular paper. I still like this and would recommend it, but if you are looking for a more well-rounded starter set then find one with more sizes to the squares. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Another Wonderful Tim Holtz Product. I own a lot of stencils. A LOT. This is the same quality Time Holtz, Stampers Anonymous, and Ranger are known for. The mylar stencil material is the perfect thickness - the stencil is firm, the design is fully cut out, and it's thick enough to make applying modeling paste (or other texture) very easy. Sturdy and, as far as stencils go, one of the more difficult stencils to bend. I always have problems with the stencils made from cheap mylar - the little parts of the design (pieces that hang or stick out) always bend or allow whatever media you're working with to travel under the stencil. That doesn't happen with the Tim Holtz stencils I've used - and hasn't been an issue at all with this stencil in particular. This stencil leaves beautiful, soft wildflowers - an image so versatile, you'll be reaching for this design project after project.
Easy and quick to clean. Holds up well - the image is as clean the 92nd time as it is the first time - the plastic mylar doesn't degrade. I haven't found an art supply yet that doesn't work well with these. I can't imagine the stencil trend will slow down any time soon, making these a terrific investment with truly countless uses. The Layered Wildflower Stencil is so simple to use - and produces such beautiful results - that it makes creating art FUN! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Rookie approved. I bought this wax to make homemade citronella candles. I am a candle making rookie. Terms like melt point and hot throw sound impressive, but mean absolutely nothing to me. In my extremely limited experience I only have two measures of quality.
1. Did the wax do what it was supposed to do?
2. Was it easy to clean up?
The answers to both of those questions are an enthusiastic YES!
I fashioned a double broiler out of a pot and a haphazardly placed glass food storage container. I didn't mess around with taking the temperature or anything like that; instead I heated the wax until it was (mostly) melted. I get a little impatient sometimes. I then used a plastic measuring cup to scoop the liquid into my candle containers. BAM done. I put my candles outside in the cool air to solidify, and I moved onto cleanup.
Cleanup was SO EASY!
Are my candles gorgeous? I think so! They don't look like the ones on Pinterest, but Ive learned thats an unrealistic standard.
Overall, the project was bit more of a pain that I thought it would be. However, now that Ive figured out the logistics I think Ill definitely be making more in the future. I might even learn the lingo. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works well with portable A/C hoses. I use a portable air conditioner with hoses that go in the window, which, as anyone who uses a portable A/C knows, are always coming out of their brackets and/or leaking air if not securely duct taped.
Duck brand tape has been one of the better tapes I've found for this purpose. Better, in fact, than other name brand silver tapes. It's slightly thinner than other major brands, which makes it conform better to the hose contours, and it seems to be stickier than others I've tried. It is a bit expensive for the small size of the roll, but worth it in the long run for the reduction in headaches from having to re-tape the same object every day. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very nice quality RFID blocking wallet. This wallet is very nice looking and functional. I purchased it for my father for father's day. It is made of leather and smells like leather, it doesn't have that chemical smell that some other "leather" products have. This wallet looks and feels like real leather. It has a flip out part for your ID and many card holders. It is a nice dark color as well. It would be an awesome gift for any guy in your life, as well as saved for a Christmas present or a stocking stuffer. I received a discount on this wallet for my review. However, all reviews, comments and opinions are my own and not influenced in any way by the discount. This is the best looking and feeling wallet that I have purchased lately. Added bonus, it is RFID signal blocking which makes it even better! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
First Time Airbrushing and first time reviewing a product. I'm very new to airbrushing so take this review from a novice's standpoint. I was very very pleased with the whole kit. I literally had never airbrushed before and the Halloween make up turned out great. I just watched some you tube videos the day it arrived and picked up on some good pointers. Putting it together was easy and the air brushes all seemed to work like the tutorials I watched online. (I only used the two double action airbrushes not the single action). All the parts seemed well made and the flow of paint was very consistent. I also really liked that all the airbrushes came with cases that fit all the extra parts neatly.
The pump had plenty of pressure for both the paper I practiced on and face painting. The pump does cut on and off as there is a very small tank, but it's not too loud and really not a big deal at all. The thick hose seemed very stable/flexible and moved easily with the brush. The hose could maybe be a bit longer, but again not a big deal.
The face paint worked great; it hung on all night and was a lot lighter and easier to take off than the cream make up I've used in the past. There was plenty of face paint and colors. One trick, don't put a lot of paint in the loader, you end up using very little unless you're doing a whole body.
While I was pretty afraid of quality of this kit, I couldn't be happier especially for the price. Be sure to get some cleaner and I highly recommend the airbrush holder/cleaning filter. When you run the cleaner through the air gun without it, it's no bueno on your lungs. Hope the review is helpful. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Used these while Characture carving. I used these while doing characture carving, and intend to continue to use them as I make Victorian miniature furniture that will require a lot of shaping for flowers and other embellishments.
The only problem I have is trying to sharpen them. I use hard woods now, and pushing a dull tip into hard wood usually ends up causing an injury. These are so small that the regular stones I have for sharpening are too big and/or not rounded. I purchased something that was supposed to help sharpen these little tools but turned out to be nothing more than a leather strip glued to a block of basswood, curves included. I have yet to figure out how basswood would be useful in sharpening these tips. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works Fine But With Limited Heat Output (Measured. I bought this gun to use for Paintless Dent Repair Training I'm doing. Most of the people who use glue to pull out dents say that it must be very,very hot to bond to plastic tabs and car body painted skin. I was having trouble with the bonding process holding tight (48 Degrees in sunlight) and tested the temperature of the gun at the tip where the glue exudes. It measured between 217-224 degrees being on for five or so minutes. For work like this about 100+ more degrees of heat is needed which this gun does not or cannot produce.
It is however, a great tool for those times you need to use hot glue indoors or out without the annoying electrical cord and extension dragging all around. It holds the glue in the tip (doesn't ooze out) till you are ready to use it and even during use. All in all, one of the better offerings I found out there at a great price! I now have to look into other guns that can produce more heat without 110-120V electrical sources. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Smooth paint sticks at great value. These craft paint sticks are so nice that I almost feel guilty for using them to stir paint. My husband and I keep a ton of paint sticks in our garage because we are constantly doing projects around the house. These sticks are smooth and sanded, and I haven't noticed any splinters at all. I have previously purchased paint sticks on Amazon from another seller. Those sticks were slightly heftier, but you got less bang for your buck. They were also not nearly as smooth. If you're looking for paints sticks in generally or more specifically to use for crafts, I would highly recommend these.
Disclosure: I received this item at a discount in exchange for my honest feedback. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Non-Toxic?? Not per a report I found on line that did lab tests on face paint. works ok but I found out that this product has the highest amount of lead, nickel and cobalt of 10 face paints in a study of toxic materials in face paint. Perhaps it's not a huge deal if it's on the skin for only 10 hours in a lifetime, but if used often, I consider that a source of toxicity and ill health for sure. Who wants to build up toxicity in the body?
Source:
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics sent 10 children's face paints to an independent lab to test for heavy metals. The products were delivered, unopened, to Analytical Sciences, a laboratory in Petaluma, California. Snazaroo was found to be the worst of all 10. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product overall. Great product overall. Important to note that the product doesn't actually cut the bottle, but etches it so that you can complete the cut. The directions that came with the product were somewhat hard to understand at times, but provided enough information to get the job done. After a slow start and several failed attempts, I was able to get pretty consistent, quality results. Once well etched, pour boiling water over the score line for several seconds, allowing plenty of time for the bottle to heat up. Then run under cold faucet for several seconds to allow for the bottle to cool back down. Repeat the process, alternating until the bottle separates. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Freshened up my nice serrated set and brought life to my cheap old set I stopped using. Made my cheap old set really nice. I have a nice serrated set that I keep on top of my kitchen counter and it freshened/sharpened that up very nicely. I've been chopping up a lot of vegetables and fruit lately and after using that I could actually tell a difference. It was nice. I was curious about an old set that is pretty cheap and I stopped using because they were dull. I pulled them out of the kitchen drawer that I kept them in hiding and sharpened those. After a minute or two of using the big knife shown in the picture on the fine setting I tried it out and it was really nice/sharp. I'm glad I found out about this item rather than continuing to just buy brand new sets of knives. This seems so much easier and will save money in the long run. I have a nice set that I used this to sharpen, and it worked really well on my cheaper old set. I really like this and am glad I got the chance to try it out. I would tell people to use this on your old or cheap knives rather than buying new or paying to have them sharpened. It was so easy and I am not a chef but I can tell a difference from before and after. I received a discount on this. My review is my whole opinion. I hope this helps you! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
so like them to look "professional. I started doing aromatherapy mid April. Took two online courses at a reputable aromatherapy school--Natural Living and Butters & Balms. Make a lot of my own skincare, bath and beauty products. I frequently give these products to friends and family, so like them to look "professional." Bought the 2win2buy 8-Cavity Heart-Shape Non Stick Silicone Cake Pan Cupcake Liners Soap Candy Mold to use for those types of products--lotion bars, bath bombs, etc. The silicone is really thin. Makes the molds pretty flimsy. I do always use a cookie sheet under my silicone pans, so it's okay, but not what I would prefer. I really don't know if they are substantial enough for baking cupcakes. The one good thing is that they are smooth. Don't have any details inside, so they are easy release for your products and easy cleaning. Their flexibility also helps with cleaning. I don't think I would have purchased the pan had I known that it was this flimsy.
I received this product at a discount for an honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Broke two days past return, but fixable, GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. EVERYTHING is fixable on these workhorses! Highly recommend Sizzex! #2 update: The customer service is SO AWESOME. I have NEVER had such great service before. They sent me the new parts I needed and I am cranking away on my machine. THANK YOU Saralyn at Sizzix Corp. #1 UPDATE : someone after reading my review on Amazon told me to call sizzix company for support, so I did and talked to Saralyn, she was amazing. She said everything was fixable on the sizzix, & sent me directions. I am hopeful, might just need new bearings! (Original review)I just received the new big shot and it broke, I mean BROKE! Tried to return it and, nope says it expired on 8th and today is 10th. Only had it a a few weeks.... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wonderful Needles. I am returning to knitting after a 40-year hiatus (as a beginner) so I decided to start with scarves. I have my late mother's set of plastic circular needles but I wasn't crazy about them. I saw a similar set by Boye on Amazon so I used that for awhile. I've recently become interested in ribbon yarn but couldn't keep it on the plastic or aluminum needles. I happened to see this Clover set on Amazon and decided to order it since bamboo needles seem so popular. WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!! These needles are so smooth and I love that the size is carved into the needle. I have used several of the sizes in this handy compact travel kit and really find the quality is superb. I did have to buy a separate pair of #7's but that's no problem because I saved so much money buying this set. Very well made; comfortable in my hands. The pink velcro case is a plus! Thanks, Clover and Amazon! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It's window dressing. I purchased this to drape over an antique mirror I have hanging in my vanity/dressing area. I was going for a cheesy boudoir look...and this boa achieved it!
When I first opened the package to pull it out, I got a fistful of feathers. A bad sign. However, because I'm not actually planning to wear this, a bit of shedding is no big deal and to be expected with any cheap boa. It's essentially a novelty piece; if you need it for a one time only costume party, great. If you're a nightly burlesque artist, safe to say you have your own supplier. This isn't great grandma's heirloom boa so my rating is based on getting what I expected in a few cents worth of Made in China materials.
The color is really gorgeous; it's a deep, rich saturated teal--more blue than green. It's accurately named as teal is sometimes misidentified.
The "45 gram" weight meant nothing to me as I wasn't quite sure how heavy I needed or anticipated this boa to be. For the novice like me: it's heavier than those little girl dress up boas that are all fluff; it's definitely lighter and less dense than what was wrapped around Mae West.
It's 2 yards but not exactly 6 feet as the dangling feathers aren't an exact science. It's actually softer than I was expecting so that made up for the feather loss. Handled gently, I expect this to last a long time...and I expect it to be self dusting too. No?
I'm tickled enough with it to explore other colors; lately I can't seem to get enough frou frou and this makes me smile. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great way to make cards. I used to make all of my greeting cards, drawing each one by hand. All were drawn on very heavy embossed card stock. Having recently run out of my supply, I went searching for alternatives, especially as I am creating more on my computer than by hand anymore. I have been very pleased with this product.
Although I have not drawn directly onto the card stock, I have printed many cards already. The paper is stiff enough for card use, but it easily glides through my printer. Colors print bright and vibrant with no fading or loss of saturation due to the lightly textured finish. The reverse side is smooth allowing for personal, hand-written messages. Because the paper is not excessively heavy, I should be able to use my punch and embossing supplies to enhance my cards.
I have already ordered a second package of this cardstock and look forward to using it quite often. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Slim and attractive RFID blocking leather wallet. IGuard RFID Leather wallet is made from soft and smooth black leather and it has 6 credit card holding pockets; an sewn in ID/Driver's License pocket that flips up; a bill compartment with an internal divider to separate money bills and anything else such as theater tickets; and two hidden pockets behind the credit cardholders. The outer backend of the wallet has the RFID blocking material sewn between the leather and the internal lining. The smooth surface of the wallet allow it to slide easily into tight jeans and it has a simple but attractive design. The impression I have from its' protective back lining, the wallet will block RFID when it is folded, but not when it's open in your hands. The front interior leather doesn't seem to have anything special sewn in, but I suppose if it did the wallet would be too bulky. So while the wallet is folded in your pocket, it protects the contents. I can only assume a vulnerability would exist when you have it in your hands unfolded when you are ready to pay a waiter or a cashier. But it definitely adds an extra level of protection I didn't have before so I'm quite happy with it. The number of pockets are pretty basic but works.
I did receive a discount from the normal amazon price for a fair and an honest opinion.
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I love Apoxie Sculpt. I love this stuff, I use it for everything. I made some ceramic jewelry and did not make end pieces to attach bracelet findings, so I crafted them out of this stuff, painted it (any paint would do), but I was using inktense blocks on the ceramic pieces and did same with the apoxie pieces, turned out wonderful. Then bought an old chandelier and it needed some leaves, so I made them out of this stuff and then painted them as well. You might think polymer clay might do, but you couldn't get a whole chandelier in oven, LOL, this stuff air dries, can be sanded, drilled, painted and no discernible shrinkage. I always have this on hand ---it is my go to material for so many applications. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
3 stars for Amazon description, 5 stars for the scissors. 3 stars for Amazon on the description. I would have given them 5 stars except the description says they also come with a 6" pair of applique scissors. I didn't get those so I called Amazon and another order was sent out. Again, it was just the one pair of scissors.
I had reservations at first and didn't feel like they did what I wanted, were a little bulky. I do applique free standing lace and some of the areas are small. After really using them, I love them. They get so close to the stitches and make keep the cutouts looking very nice, as well as making the job go faster than with smaller scissors. These are very sharp and get the job done. I definitely recommend the scissors, just don't expect more than the 1 pair when ordering. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Disappointed. I purchased this to use in conjunction with my A5 6-hole filofax.
This hole punch failed me on the following items:
* The two sets of three holes this punches are too close together to be used in the A5 filofax.
-- The metal punches themselves are not adjustable so there is no way to correct this
-- This means that in order to get the holes in the right places on the page each page requires two separate punches.
* The word "adjustable" in the description refers to a flimsy plastic strip that pulls out of the from the bottom of the device. It is marked with the various paper sizes and has little bumps on the underside to "click" into place for each paper size.
-- I only use A5 size paper, so I cannot speak for all of the sizes on the adjustable slide, but when you "click" the adjustable slide to the A5 position and punch your holes (once for each end of the page) the holes are too close together to fit in the binder properly. You pretty much have to readjust after each punch, and this wastes times and paper as it would take several attempts to get it "just right".
If you use A5 6-ring filofax style planners/journals, do not waste your money on this particular punch.
I have since purchased the Chris Wang hole punch here on Amazon -- it is truly adjustable (the metal punches can be moved), it is better quality, the adjustable slide is sturdier and the markings are actually accurate, and most importantly, it punches all six holes in the correct positions at on time! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Tons of pipe cleaners for fun kids projects. This big pack of pipe cleaners is so nice! The set includes 200 in various colors. The colors are bright and the pipe cleaners are very soft. These can be used for so many kids craft and art projects. My nieces and nephew will have so much fun using them to create!
Pros:
-Set includes 200 pipe cleaners
-Various bright colors
Cons:
-None
How I rank products (with Amazon's ratings in parenthesis):
* 1 star (I hate it!): I would either return or throw away this product. It was a waste of my money and not functional.
** 2 star (I don't like it): I'm not a fan of this item and I won't order it again, but it has at least one positive quality.
*** 3 star (Its ok): This item has both positive and negative qualities. It may work for some people, but I wouldn't go out of my way to purchase or recommend it.
**** 4 star (I like it): This item arrived and functions as advertised. I would change a few things about this, but is a good product overall. I would use this item.
***** 5 star (I love it!): This item is AWESOME. I will use it and recommend it to others! I just LOVE it! It works as advertised and is an all-around great product.
I received this item for free or at a deeply discounted rate in exchange for my honest review. All opinions shared are completely my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Used Tear Mender to fix my Clam Ice Shanty. By pure stupidity I put a couple of dime size holes in my Clam ice fishing shanty. I did some research and came across Tear Mender. No reviews talked about fixing ice shanties, but I thought I would give it a try and glad I did. Luckily I had some fabric which resembled that of the Clam shelter and slapped it on. First I put the mender on the shanty then on the fabric patch and pressed it firmly together. In a matter of minutes the fabric adhered to the shanty and when I checked on it about 15 minutes later it was a permanent fix. So far the patches are staying on and the holes are covered. One little hole will quickly become a larger hole and then it would be expensive to purchase a new cover from Clam. Give it a try and see what happens. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very bad quality, misleading description, & important details left out. Like others, I should have read the details first instead of assuming this paper was 8.5"x11". The claim is that the paper is 9.25"x14.25". It is not. With the very loose edges that are meant to be torn off the sheets measure 8 11/16" x 11 1/8". Forget putting it in your printer! With the edges removed it measures roughly 8 1/4" x 10 3/4". Again not very printer friendly. The overall look exudes cheapness. So...tear away edges not mentioned in the description and also that one side of most of the sheets has a design on it already that I find useless. The point of this product should be putting your own design on it. Very dissatisfied with this garbage. :-( | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Use these for an AMIBO holder box for the kids. Absolutely love these! If you have kids who are into amibos, you know how much they treasure them. I took an old silverware box and stripped it of all its felt, cleaned up the wood and then the magic began. I took aluminum duct tape and put it on cardstock then sent that through my embossing machine. It looks like the old silver airplanes with the metal and rivets. This became the inside bottom and top. Then I ran the very long strip of aluminum duct tape through with the rivet folder again until I had a long enough strip to go around the inside edge. The middle wooden silverware holder also got stripped and spay painted silver. Then I cut foam board into strips placing them 2 thick glued to each other before I taped them together with more aluminum duct tape done also with the rivet embossing folder. Then I slid them between the slots that once held forks into place and they section off the perfect size boxes for the Amibos. I left the outside of the box as is, with a little touch up stain of Old English. Then I stamped the child's name in the inside silver part of an aluminum can and used a couple size #4. 1/4" brass nails to secure it to the top. I also added brass corners to the top and Voila! One happy kid and it cost me all of $8 to make it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great little kiln for making small items, but need better kiln paper. Recently I started taking a glass fusing class -- something I have wanted to do for years. In class we assemble our projects and then the instructor takes our projects home and does all the kiln work for us. I have loved the class and really wanted to get a kiln of my own, but the price for large kilns is very expensive, requires proper ventilation, a place to use it, it's own circuit breaker, etc, etc.
Before committing to all of this, I decided to look for an easy, affordable alternative that I use to experiment creating jewelry. I purchased this kiln based on the two reviews that were available. Since receiving it I have been using it daily. It is very small, but multiple items can be done at one time (max of 3 or even 4 if very small)as long as similar results are desired. I've had so much fun with it that a friend of mine who is also taking the class has now ordered one as well.
The only concern I have is that the kiln paper that comes with kit creates a rough surface on the edges and bottom of the pieces, creating the need to "sand" the pieces to get them smooth. I went to a specialty store for advice and ended up buying a glass file and another type of kiln paper. The new kiln paper solved my problem. Now I am very happy with my results! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Looking for durability? Look no farther. Some of the clays looked a little old, but i was able to condition them just fine with a bit of the liquid clay. Kato is so, so much more stronger than sculpey. Yes it smells a bit like vinyl, even after it cures, but I didn't have an issue with it. When I bake it, I partially cover it, but leave some ventilation. This way most of the unpleasant smell is contained, but any smoking of the material won't get absorbed into the lighter colored clays. I have had some pieces sag if they are left too warm after the baking is done, I have to remove them from the oven and remove the cover or things will sag. Ideally things should be propped up while baking. I am still tweaking my process but I will be using Kato exclusively as soon as I can. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The pink is just a shade too dark for what I was looking for, but the quality of the card stock is fantastic. I love this paper, but the pink was just not the right shade I needed for my project. I would say it is more of a bubble gum pink, whereas I was going for more of a light blush shade of pink. It's always a gamble to get these supplies online, but this paper would be fantastic for making invitations if you were looking for nice baby pink card stock. I'm docking a star because the metallic shine did just not come through. I put the paper under direct sunlight and all I got was but a slight hint of the shine. On the flip side, the card stock is textured and shiny on both sides- so I could see this being great for many applications needing beautiful paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
An incomplete review is better than none. I LOVE these! Well, except for the white. But I'll get to that in a minute.
I spend too much money on art supplies and hate buying things blind, so I tried to research this like crazy. Nada. I bit the bullet like a crazy person and bought them anyway, and I have zero regrets.
They're bright. They're glossy. They're food safe (but don't take my word for it - read the packaging!). They're gorgeous. I have used red, yellow, sky blue, moody blue (navy), both greens, tuxedo (black), white, and cream so far. That means this review doesn't cover the light blue, pink, or purple yet.
My only complaint is that the white/cream tattle on all of your brush strokes even after 4 layers. The instructions say opacity should occur at 3, and most of the colors do very well with 1-2 thick coats.
The instructions and versatility are the best part. Although these are billed as cone 05-06 offerings, they each have their cone 6 results on the label, too. All but a few fire just fine at higher temperatures. And! You can use them on greenware if you leave bare patches for venting. That means some of my pieces are glazed and finished after a single kiln firing, which is exciting. The lady who runs the studio whose commercial kiln I use couldn't believe her eyes, and neither could I. I'm pleased as punch with the results and will keep repurchasing colors as I run out of them . . . . except for white and cream. I'll stick to speedball and amaco for those.
They act more like glazes than underglazes, but they don't run. I'm only beginning to experiment with layering other glazes on top of them, but I think most will behave quite well. Unlike other underglazes, these can and do drip & stick in the kiln. Treat it like a true glaze and you'll be fine.
The attached dinosaur uses the cream, the bright blue, the "tuxedo" black, and the red. The ball on the end of his cap is actually speedball white underglaze. This is on a brown clay, so it did a great job of being opaque.
If you enjoy these half as much as I do, you'll be in very good shape. Enjoy! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
My belly cast turned out so amazing! I was definitely telling myself I would not . My belly cast turned out so amazing! I was definitely telling myself I would not do a belly cast through my entire pregnancy, but i ended up caving in because everyone convinced me I should! my significant other did it for me, and it was amazing to bond together this way. I was almost completely nude, except I keep my underwear on! Make sure you have padding under your butt because if your s/o is a perfectionist like mine, it will take a while and, boy, was my bottom sore! I had to have my s/o lift me and slip a pillow under my behind! LOL! the cast dried up quickly after he was done. I gave it about 15-20 minutes to just sit on me after he was done sculpting before carefully lifting it off. Then we painted it and added embellishments for decorations! Everyone at my shower loved to look at it and ask questions! It was a great conversation started! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I dipped each bottle three times to build up a good layer. I probably used about 6-8 ounces of . I got these beads to wax my yearly Russian Imperial Stout and they worked very well. I got the white beads since I didn't think it would take a whole pound to wax the 35 or so bottles I had, hoping that I could make my own colors by mixing in crayons. I gotta say, my plan worked very well and I was quite please with my ingenuity.
I used an empty, clean soup can and my oven set to about 200-225 degrees. I poured some of the white wax beads in till the soup can was about half full, then I started adding broken up crayons to the mix. It took about 8 crayons to get the depth of color that I wanted. The wax coated well and wasn't too runny. I dipped each bottle three times to build up a good layer. I probably used about 6-8 ounces of the 1 pound pack, so I've got plenty more to wax another batch. Shipping was quick and satifactory. I would buy the same product and buy from the same seller again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Too much surface area--gets sticky. I love my Cricut, but this spatula really isn't worth the money. It was to designed to help you remove what's been cut off of the Cricut mats, and while it does help you do this, it also picks up a lot of the sticky adhesive from the mats, which can then interfere with the effectiveness of the tool for future cuts. I tried to clean it with finger nail polish remover (what I always use to clean stickers off anything) but it never really was like new again. Additionally, with normal use, the large spatula area became bent. I prefer my Creative Memories tool, that has much less surface area and does a better job of picking up my beautiful letters from the mats. My friends prefer using the "hook" tool that comes in the Cricut tool set. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Cricut-29-0004-7-Piece-Tool-Kit-for-Cricut-Cutting-Machines/dp/B0013L9NN0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Cricut 29-0004 7-Piece Tool Kit for Cricut Cutting Machines</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Snags, dull blades and short clips make this a bad buy. For my side projects, I needed a 2" circle cutter - and I thought since Fiskar's had great scissors, I couldn't go wrong. Unfortunately, that was the wrong attitude! My paper is constantly getting stuck in the blade and causes tearing. Plus, sometimes I use a thicker paper than normal notebook paper I get jagged rough edges from where the blade is getting dull. On top of that, the punch always leaves a little tag left around the edge, So I never get a clean 2" circle!
I have many other punches from other companies that I have using for far longer (EK Success to name a good one) and have never had a problem. I'm now back on Amazon to find a replacement - one that's not this one! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Can hide bad teeth til you can get them fixed. SORRY WHEN WRITTEN I HAD NO WAY OF MAKING PARAGRAPHS... SORRY!
I had a tooth crack and then half of it came out and I was embarrassed to be seen without a tooth. So I ordered this goofy "Billy Bob Teeth" thinking this would work, the teeth they sent were suppose to look real and be able to fit in your mouth, what they sent was bulky, made me look like Mr. Ed! But the "thermal beads" (which is just what these are) they sent were molded around my teeth and I had the idea to take a sharp, smooth knife and I made indentions with the knife to look like the separation between each tooth, I rolled it thin enough and as you are working with it, you want to remove it before it hardens, cause it will get stuck on your teeth and you will have to hold really hot water in your mouth to get it to loosen up. You have to work with it, but basically it worked for me for the last year!!! It's just like those teeth they advertise "Secure Smile" where they just click on your teeth! I got an estimated and they wanted two visits with a dentist and the cost was $1500 for just the top row!!! If I had $1500 Id get my tooth fixed! I was just waiting for my tax return to get the tooth work done as i have NO INSURANCE! When this stuff hardens, it is white and you cant tell they are not your teeth. But like I said you have to work with it! BE PATIENT!!!! Sometimes you need to re-heat it and re-mold til it looks the way you want it to. I was ordering the Billy Bob bead refills at like $8.99 for a tiny bag that NO KIDDING have maybe 20 or so beads in it! Well I get my tooth fixed next week!!!! YAY! :) But these beads hide a very nasty situation and actually made my smile ALOT brighter and prettier for the whole year I have had to wait to get the work done! Im so excited and so grateful there was a product out there like this! Someone mentioned the beads are painteable....ergo STAINABLE....if you drink alot of coffee,or anything with food coloring in it, they will eventually after a couple of weeks start to discolor. Just make another one. And make sure your hands are very clean when you start cause it picks up any dirt, or coloring off your hands and it will be in that mold permanently. Like one time I was putting make up on and had make up on my hands and I picked it up to click it in my mouth and my make up got on the teeth and it discolored it. I scrubbed it really fast with soap and a tooth brush, and I even bleached it, but it still was discolored a little. So make sure your hands, and any tools you are shaping with are very clean. What I used was a coffee mug fill it with about an inch of water,microwave for about 2 mins, pour about 20 or 30 beads (depending on the size of your bite and if you are doing top and bottom) pour into coffee mug, let them melt, and take a metal spoon and round up the beads to where they bond to each other in a ball. They will be hot when they come out but you need to start molding as quick as you can. Roll into a small worm, flatten out and place across your teeth, you want to over lap it under you teeth so they stay in, the thinner the better you will never know they are there. But REMEMBER TO REMOVE THEM BEFORE THEY HARDEN, you want them to overlap behind your teeth enough to click in and stay in firmly but you don't want them to be totally stuck on your teeth, cause you will want to remove them at night and soak them in water with a small amount of like clear mouth wash and brush them with tooth brush and white toothpaste to keep them clean and free of germs, no colored mouth wash cuz it will stain them. I eat with mine, it is weird feeling, and food will get behind them, simply go to the bathroom, pop it off, rinse it, and click it back on. Id swear this is the same method they are using with that "Secure Smile" that they are charging so much money for! I just wish I had found this Instamorph first before I spent so much on the tiny little bags Billy Bob teeth was selling me! These beads were a lifesaver for me! Being an ex model, I just didn't want to walk around with ugly teeth! And you can kiss with them and no one will ever know! LOL ;) When I gave birth to my daughter,in my pictures Im smiling so big and my teeth look amazing! No one ever knew! Good luck with it, just remember you have to work with it to get them perfect, I suggest to make several pairs cause I lost a few every now and then, lol! So make several! Hope this helps someone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I am glad I upgraded because I can now use my bigger . I have both the Big Shot and Big Shot Plus. I am glad I upgraded because I can now use my bigger embossing folders and my Grand Nestabilities Dies!
I agree with Valerie Gudorf in that I have also not encountered the sandwich falling off the end of the platform of the Bigger Big Shot. The measurements she cited are correct and I find the Big Shot Plus a real big plus ! It is steadier on my table and with its larger platform, there is more room and it's more versatile with my dies. I can rotate the intricate dies to get better cuts and I can also run them through so much faster when I use the smaller magnetic platform with the smaller cutting plates horizontally.
I just knew this was what I want to get when I saw the Sizzix Big Shot Plus released. I have been using Sizzix since the original Red Sizzix Machines were sold (now no longer on the market) but I will not buy another type of "manual" die cut machine other than Big Shot Plus if I have to choose all over again. I also love Sizzix dies because of the variety of materials they can cut. I have the Cricut and the Silhouette Cameo but I reach for the Big Shot Plus more than any other machines when I craft. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Appreciate the transfer paper for handling the gold leaf. I've never worked with gold leaf before but had seen a video on how to use this one that comes on a transfer paper - I could see how much more difficult handling gold leaf would be without the transfer paper. I managed to get a large antique mirror frame covered - but I probably could have used some proper lessons prior to starting - amazing quality and luster. If it is your first time working with gold leaf - you might want to start off with a small project with little to no decorative molding - I had a lot of decorative molding - which caused me to probably use far more gold leaf than would have been necessary if I had been more proficient - that is not the products fault, but my own. Too - this company's adhesive - a little goes a long way - I managed to cover my large mirror quite a few times - but the sealer - I could have used a much larger bottle of. Both the adhesive and sealer are great products as well as the gold leaf. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product; great investment. I have put this mat cutter to hard use for several years and it has proven to be an excellent purchase. I do a lot of production cutting -- multiple mats with the same dimensions. The rail stops really speed workflow, and the results are professional. The machine is well made (in the USA!) and should hold up for quite a long time. Using the straight edge cutter to cut mats to size is very quick and easy, taking much less time then it took with a hand cutter and T-square, which is what I used for years before purchasing this Logan product.
There is a bit of a learning curve for cutting the bevel edges; an important factor is to make sure the blade is very sharp. It's a good idea to purchase extra blades since they can dull quickly. The enclosed DVD is an excellent teaching tool, and I highly recommend watching it before using the machine.
All in all, this is an excellent piece of equipment, and an excellent value for the dollar. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A solid resin, I will be buying in larger quantity. This is a fantastic kit for anyone looking to try experimenting with resin. You get two bottles of resin (Part A and Part B, instructions, optional squeeze tip caps, 10 marked measure cups, and ten stir sticks. I had fun using this kit to experiment and will continue using this brand of resin.
If you have concerns for air bubbles, per directions, sit the bottles in warm water. I usually do this while I am setting up my work space and it makes pouring smoother and reduces air bubbles immensely. If you are a first time resin user make sure for follow directions and perhaps look up some youtube videos. Even if they use a different brand, the techniques are generally the same for this type of resin | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good value for the price. I've been spinning again lately and wanted to keep my new yarn in a tidier, more stackable way than skeins or balls.
Since my volume is low, I went with this inexpensive option. As other reviewers have mentioned, you have to be careful to properly lock the yarn guide in place, but after that it's smooth sailing.
The spool in the middle is just the right size to hold an empty toilet paper tube if you want a bit of support for the yarn ball.
It's also become one of my go-to child hypnosis devices. When I go over to babysit my little nephews, I take this and a few skeins of colorful yarn and let them take turns winding yarn. I have to be sure to put it back in the car when we're done or I'm sure they'd hide it away in their toybox.
It's good for a distraction, but definitely not a child's toy! :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
You gotta be quick. This putty goes off very fast, but it makes perfect molds holding tiny details. The key is to have everything else ready for the process before you start mixing the two parts. There is no time to be fumbling around once it begins to become one solid piece - plan ahead and you will be much happier. I am consistantly satisfied with all my small molds. The larger ones will occasionally get a bubble or lost detail - practice and thinking it through first has improved the outcome.
While it seems pricey for such small containers, the final molds are good to use over and over and over again. It ends up being a good value if you are going to make multiple images.
No smell. No mess. Very straightforward to use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
W-holey capable of doing the job without jam. Not much to say about this product expect that it worked quite well. Very little pressure was required to punch a stack of papers and I had no problem with jams or "hanging chads" I often get with other punchers (however, I know over time the puncher will dull). Removal of the holes was easy with a bottom sealed container that was easy to empty without debris getting all over the place.
One complaint I have about the product is the size. Traditional hole punchers while not as powerful, are much smaller. I don't think the average home office needs something this big nor could find the space for it. The other complaint is the hole spacing is not adjustable in case you want anything but a standard 3 hole punch
Great if you need a powerful punch, but you may not need something of this size or capability | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
EXCELLENT SHEARS!!! EXCELLENT. Bought these shears for my mama, who has been a seamstress for the past 40+ years. Yep, we would get scoldings for using her sewing shears for anything other than material. These came in a gorgeous container, and looks very heavy duty. Then you cut with them. Clear, crisp lines! The blades are amazingly sharp that the material is not left jagged. The feel of the handles are very comforting too. With her aging hands, it has been hard for her to grip some items, but these shears were easy for her to use. These are AMAZING!!! **makes me want to cut something and sew, maybe not, that's why I got it for mama** Don't mess with those bargain store shears, these are worth every penny!!! I received these shears at a discount in exchange for my and my mama's honest and unbiased review. I certainly would have paid it's retail price! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Better than the other waxes I've used. This is a high quality wax. It's not at all that cheap paraffin, melted crayola stuff that is sometime hocked as sealing wax. These seals stay in tact and actually SEAL the envelope instead of just sticking on them. You will use about half to one stick getting the hang of making impressions with this wax but after that its golden.
**** Heres a tip for expediting your mastery of this wax- READ, THEN FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS. Its crazy, I know, But the folks that make it know how it works. I was one of the knuckleheads that said "I've been doing wax seals for years blah blah blah, I know how t do it, I don't need no stupid directions" Half a stick later and after several failed impressions along with cleaning the stamps, I sat down, read, followed and was a happy camper. One more tip, Let the was cool before making the impression- longer than you usually do I mean, this stuff stays gooey for a while. You'll get the hang of it.
I honestly think this is the best wax I've ever stamped with. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pleasantly surprised. We aren't sure why, but after only a few uses, the bonded leather was shredding off our loveseat in the RV. This worked great! From 6 ft seay, you can hardly tell that the right side has been repaired (taped). As you can tell, there was a lot to repair! My side of the loveseat and 1/2 of the armrest took 4 rolls. I ordered6 more rolls to finish. Is it goid as new? Heck no! Its tape! But it isn't such an eyesore and it will be nice not to have to vacuum up all the pieces if bonded leather every day! I tried all the glued and fabric pieces you iron on and repair paint ( see the brown spot on the left arm.). All disasters!! I wish I would have tried the tape first! I don't know how durable it is yet. But its comfortable and as easy as wrapping a gift! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for Dungeon and Dragons or other Table RPGs. Pretty solid, loving the random different colors. The only error, on my part was not paying enough attention and accidentally ordering 1/2 inch pieces instead of one inch. I'll still make it work.
I am using these for a little tabletop gaming session on a budget. (Never used miniatures and their expensive counterparts, counters and bottlecaps will do!)
I uploaded a few photos, they came in a small package, and multiple colors inside. Also a shot next to a waterbottle, in case people need a visual reference for 1/2 inch.
I haven't used them but they look perfect for what I am doing, and feel pretty solid. A bit lighter than I expected them to weigh. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good chisels, you just have to sharpen them. Like most low and middle priced chisels, they're shipped dull and need to be sharpened before they can be used, a lot like how most fountain pens are sold without ink in them and shoes come unlaced - it's a little annoying but it's simply how it's done. Just consider the first time you sharpen these to be practice because chisels get dull as you use them and you will be sharpening them again.
My set included: 1 straight edge chisel, 1 skew chisel, 1 round gouge, 1 v-gouge, 1 round gouge with a moderate spoon-bend, and 1 round gouge with more severe spoon-bend. The metal was coated with a rust protectant which is very difficult to get off so the shafts on mine are still rust protected - no shame in that! The set came in a cardboard box with slots for each chisel that works very well at keeping the chisels from knocking around and getting damaged, so that's what I still store them in.
It took me about 10 - 20 minutes to sharpen each one. It was fairly easy and I got them hair-splitting sharp using a medium grit wet stone, a fine wet stone, and a strop. I''m sad to say the spoon-bent ones took the longest because I'm just not very good at sharpening that style of chisel. The skew chisel's bevel hadn't been ground at all leaving the edge far to acute so I had to grind it before I could sharpen it, taking a lot of extra time. Very annoying but fixable.
The handles are made out of a light-weight but sturdy wood, good for hand-push work but I wouldn't recommend taking a mallet to them. They're nicely rounded and fit comfortably in my hands but they are on the small side so if you have big beefy hands you might need to wrap them or change them out for larger ones.
I've mostly carved pine with them and the cutting edges stay sharp for many hours of work. My boyfriend borrowed them and kept commenting on how very sharp they where, and that was after I'd used them for several hours. I cannot say how well they'd hold up on hard woods but as long as you wheren't rough with them they should work well. Just keep in mind they are for detail type carving and not for blasting though large amounts of wood. This set is well sized and shaped for smaller carving work.
My only real complaint is the skew chisel not being ground properly. That's just sloppy manufacturing especially when it would only take another 5 or 10 seconds in the factory to grind it at least close to 15 degrees on each side. It was a very fixable problem though, and considering the price I don't think it's a deal-breaker. Just be sure to have a grinding stone on hand.
Many many reviews rate these very low because they're shipped dull. Please don't let that keep you from buying this set. If you can't sharpen chisels or hate doing it, wood carving probably isn't for you. These are not top of the line tools with hickory handles and the best steel shipped perfectly sharp and ready for 300 years of hard use. Those cost $75 each. These are cheap but good tools that will last for dozens of years or longer with careful use. An hour or two of grinding and sharpening and you're in business for very little money! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works Well with Paper. It does what it says, it makes perfect circles on paper. I was hoping since it said "crafts" and "decorations" that it could do thicker items, but anything thicker than paper did not work. I was hoping that I could punch out some velcro circles using this, but using all my strength and weight, I couldn't get it to budge.
I like that the bottom is clear so you can see what is going to get punched out so you can make sure everything is lined up properly. If you want the circles, you can just slide out the bottom clear part and it comes out. Sometimes you have to grab it and the circles get a little bent, but usually it comes out easily if you open the clear part and tilt it sideways so it easily falls out.
It's really easy to use with paper (including construction paper) and works well, but anything thicker does not really work with this. Overall, I'm pleased. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
so you will want to go with a powerful air pump to get enough air onto your cutting surface - I went with an 800GPH model that d. This is well-machined and the air assist also works as expected to keep the lens clean and get some airflow onto the material. However, the actual hose connect is slightly flimsy, and tightening the head to the bracket on my K40 was a bit of trial and error to get it positioned properly so the air inlet points towards the coiled hose I use when fully tightened. Also note that the outlet for air is quite big, so you will want to go with a powerful air pump to get enough air onto your cutting surface - I went with an 800GPH model that does a good job. And don't forget that this needs an 18mm lens, so you will need to get a new one if all you have is the stock lens that comes with the K40. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
FOR THE QUALITY AND PRICE, I THINK THIS IS AN EXCELLENT BUY. I use a lot of tissue paper for many different things, and this was a good purchase. The colors are vivid, and the quality of the paper is very nice. It does not feel cheap in any way. I like to have good quality when I use it for craft projects and when I am using it for gifts. I am very pleased with the size of this paper. The larger size is an added bonus. As far as I am concerned, at just over $.06 per sheet, this is quite a bargain. The only way I have found this quality for a lesser price is to buy the tissue in bulk. Overall, I am very pleased and will purchase this product again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not a very good bottle cutter. I had high hopes for this, despite many negative reviews. I suspect the product I received was a return, as it did not include the sand paper / buffer that said was included. Adjusting the holder to fit various size bottles is not difficult...but it's time consuming and an overall pain. Getting a straight score around a perfectly round bottle was also surprisingly difficult. I read the directions several times to ensure it was doing everything correctly. I even read several tips in others' comments. Then, I asked my husband to assist me. After 7 lousy cuts we decided this bottle cutter machine is just plain junk. Sent it back today. Would certainly not recommend getting it. Despite the fact that it's metal, it's still pretty flimsy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amazing Stuff, Does it's Job and Does it Well. 2nd to None. This is some amazing wax, I used this for making candles in wine glasses. I will disclose that this is the first wax I have ever used, but I did a lot of research beforehand and am really glad I purchased this wax. The shipment came on time, and the box was sealed well, and I really liked how the flaked wax was prepackaged in 1 lb bags, which made it easy to work with. I didn't add any fragrance or color to my wax, but I will try it next time. I was amazed at how quickly the wax melted, and I used to double-boiler method.
I did some research and found it's important to melt to wax to 185 degrees and then let it sit at that temp for 15-20 minutes to get out any air bubbles or imperatives in the wax. I let it cool to 130 degrees and then poured them into my wine bottles which were preheated in the oven to 135 degrees. This ensures there is no cold separation with the wax.
It hardens to a beautiful and smooth white color. I will definitely order more of this and look forward to becoming a longtime customer to this company. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worst foil ever. I tried this foil as well as the silver backed one because it was easier to get a hold of at hobby lobby. I should have just paid the expense of ordering a different kind online as this stuff is crap.
It does NOT stay stuck to the glass during soldering. I made stained glass snow flakes and had to end up telling people to just supper glue pieces back together after they came apart. It was VERY embarrassing when people pulled me aside at a unit function for my husbands unit in the Army at Christmas to tell me about the issues with the ornaments that where given as gifts to our fellow soldiers.
I followed all recommended steps for using this specific type of foil and it just does not work out well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Polly Plastics Moldable Plastic is Awsome. Polly Plastics Moldable Plastic is a great product. It is easy to mold and does not shrink while it is cooling off and hardening. I use it to make items for my RC Car hobby. This product is very firm yet slightly flexable when it is rolled flat so it doesn't break. It can be drilled so you can screw a bolt or screw into it. You can ad a few colored pellets to it and change the color from white to what ever shade of color you want. Clean up is very easy by just scraping it off the surface. I work on a ceramic tile counter top because it doesn't stick solid to it. The plastic sticks to other plastic very well and will have to be cut apart before it hardens or it will be very hard to get off. So use caution as to the surface you choose to work on. I take this plastic out of boiling water with a spoon and mold it right away. Use caution for a few seconds as it can be a little hot. It is workable for several minutes and can be reheated if more time is needed. You can also put it between two pieces of foil or parchment paper and roll it flat with a rolling pin. It sticks to waxed paper and then you end up picking paper off the molded piece. I would not hesitate to recommend this product to anyone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These things worked like a champ. These things worked like a champ. I am not a hardcore wood worker, but I do take on projects above and beyond just to try them out. These things cut through mesquite lumber with ease and appear to have maintained their edge the whole time. I am certain others will complain about how sharp they are and how some other, far more expensive set is better, but you really need to ask yourself what you're purchasing them for.
I cannot imagine a pricier set doing any better of a job than these have done. (please note that mesquite is "harder" than oak, and these had no issues carving it)
If you're looking to get started, this is an excellent set. If you're looking to make a living carving crazy details into rare lumbers for decades, maybe consider something else later, but definitely start with these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worked Like A Dream until. So I read the reviews and cut this like I would cut paper... it's about that thin. Then I used Cricut brand extra sticky transfer tape and it worked like a Dream! I was actually really impressed with the way everything turned out!... Especially for the price! But then I put an epoxy resin over it to seal the stainless tumbler I used it on to keep it from peeling up... something I do to all my tumblers... and the color bled all throughout the cup, turning Everything a strong blue hue. I gave 4 stars still because it was so strong that I probably didn't need to use the sealer but I haven't had time to retry it yet. Here's a pic of the "before"... I unfortunately don't have an "after" pic :/ | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent Sculpting Clay. Super Sculpey Firm and Medium Blend feel and act more like 'regular' Plasticine modeling clay than any other polymer clays that I've tried. Compared to the Med. Blend, Firm is harder to knead at first. After it's conditioned, it's soft to work with, however. It can take a little more handling without deforming than the medium blend can, it can hold a little more of its own weight, and it carves a little better too. It blends just as excellently as medium blend.
Although it is stiffer at first, after it's conditioned I'd have a hard time telling it from medium blend. So much so that I'm sure I'd get them mixed if I was using them at the same time.
Since it is stiff at first, if you don't have a pasta machine to roll it with, or a significant other with larger hands than you, I suggest using the 'two handed method' to condition the clay. Simply cup one hand over the other and let your fingers help each other to push and knead the clay. So, two thumbs push against eight fingers braced against each other, and so on and so forth. I know it sounds childlike and simple, but you'll be surprised how much easier this 'two hand' kneading technique is on your hands.
Have fun sculpting!
Carol | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Highly detailed molds that are easy to make. This product is very easy to use, but not for the faint of heart or hesitant person - it sets up fast so you need to work quickly. When you mix the two colors, mix carefully so you don't fold in air bubbles. If you can abide by these two things - working fast and not folding in air bubbles - you will be able to produce highly detailed, high quality molds very quickly. I use my molds for polymer clay and you don't need a release agent. Hundreds of uses and no loss of detail. I only make molds of smaller items - 2" or less - I think that this would set up too fast to use it for making larger molds. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
didn't work for me, suspect defective design. Purchased these Mod Melts with the Mod Melter, thinking that would be better than trying to use them in my glue gun--I assumed the 2 were designed to work best together. However, I thought I received a defective melter at first--I could not get the melts to actually melt. I looked through the entire packaging, and the brief instructions had been followed exactly as they are written, but I still could NOT get the sticks to melt unless I forcibly pushed the melt into the melter ... and then the melt came out in little bursts, full of bubbles and slightly discolored, like the melt was getting burned. So I requested a return, and got a replacement right away (no complaints whatsoever about the customer service), but the second melter ended up having the same problems. Not sure if the problem was with the melter (which is what I suspect--defective design, since I tried 2 melters with the same result) or with the melts, but neither worked for me. Sent both back for full refund (customer service was fantastic). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
You are only as good as the tools you use. When I started weaving, I used a ridged heddle loom. I only did a few projects when I decided to purchase an eight-shaft floor loom so I would be ready for anything in the future. I also have a table loom that can go from eight to 12 shafts. Since then most of the projects I tackled could have been accomplished in the rigid heddle.
This animal is more effective and easier to handle than I realize. Moreover, it has a major manufacturer to back it up.
I use the stand because there is no more room in the weaving room for tables. You could probably set this up in front of a TV for watching instruction videos. Build a small cover to keep the cats off it. Cats like to sleep on it and any loose thread is fair game until they are trained.
This is not a toy.
I would point to Ashford but they have no multishaft looms on Amazon.
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NICE. These are nice scissors! They shipped quick and are exactly as described. They aren't the best scissors I have ever used, but they are nice. I do a lot of couponing and I love how long the blades are. They longer the blades, the less cuts I make while clipping coupons. This is a nice colorful set and you can't beat the price.
About the product -
3-pack of Red, Yellow and Green precision scissors with XL 9.5" sharp edge stainless steel blades.
Multi purpose: Perfect for all home, office and school use. Great for cutting paper, herbs, rope, fabric, photos, etc.
The handles fit your hand comfortably, making it easy to direct the shears, giving you high precision cutting performance.
These scissors have a length of 9.5 inch, longer than most scissors that are 8 inch, making larger cuts easier.
3 colors: Red, Yellow and Green. This easy color coding system allows separate use for each scissors. For example, red for beef, yellow for poultry and green for vegetables
NOTE - I received this product at a discount for my honest and unbiased review. The discount has not influenced or impacted my judgement of this product. I take this seriously and my opinion and experience is my own. I am in no way required by the seller to leave positive remarks about their product. If you have found my product review to be helpful, please thumbs up this review. This will make it easier for others to find this review so they may be helped as well. You certainly don't have to, I don't get anything from it, but I get a good feeling that I helped someone. If you have any questions about my experience with this product, please leave me a comment. Thank you for taking the time to read my review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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