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Marshmallowy goodness. Wow, this is so hard to decide how good or bad it is compared to milliput. I started making casts of objects recently and it's been amazing! The working time is perfect length, it cures quickly, it doesn't leave much residue on bare hands. This stuff though, it will cake your hands with a 1 mm sheet of residue, be prepared to go through lots of gloves!
It has the consistency of marshmallow fluff. After thoroughly mixing it, i find it best to separate into smaller clumps & let it sit for 30 minutes. You have plenty of working time with this, it's going to keep its gooey consistency well past what would be the rubber-like texture of milliput. It will tear too easily. It spreads to fill gaps very easily, but if you brush against it while spreading more, it can pull out of those gaps.
It has a very long curing time. I picked up a 14" long horn after 4 hours and it was still soft, even though i used a layer of less than 10 mm. I had coated a EVA foam shaped horn with this stuff and i was able to leave fingerprints all over it. It took about 6 hours to really cure although i left it overnight before i started sanding.
For the amount you get, this will last a long while! One of the pet peeves i have with milliput is that i get so little for the price. Also this stuff is super light! Milliput seems quite dense and gives a good weight to objects but Free Form Air is almost not there. It seems as hard as milliput once cured, but this will not weigh down costume parts or knock them askew under it's own weight, as i suspect milliput would. Lastly, I wish it came with measuring scoops. I'd recommend getting 2 sets of measuring scoops. You need 1 set for Part A and another for B so you don't accidentally introduce the hardener into the dough.
PROS:
Extremely light weight
Hardness equal to milliput
Much more cost effective than milliput
Very long work times if you need that
Very large amount in containers
CONS:
Extremely sticky
Pulls out of gaps easily
Extremely long cure times if your making molds
Lots of residue, use gloves!
Measuring can be a pain | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These are great multi temp glue sticks & perfect for my projects. I had to grab these because I had run out of the glue sticks I had gotten from Michaels crafts. I must say that Im very pleased with these. I do a lot of fandom based TuTus with my business & I make many of the accessories for them removable by adding a clip on the back. Hot glue is my main medium for making these. I have a nice multi-temperature glue gun & these work on every setting. They heat up quickly & dry clear (not foggy like the ones I got from Michaels) Yes they are a bit stringy as other reviewers have noted, but I haven't used a glue stick that isnt.
Pros:
These are great standard round glue sticks for low, high and dual temperature glue guns. These are great for any project from crafting to repairs. These are the Size glue sticks at the size of 4 x 0.44 making them much easier to work with in a crafting glue gun then the longer ones. They are a non-toxic product & conforms to ASTM D 4236
Cons:
As some others have stated, they do get kind of stringy but I honestly have never used a glue stick that wasn't stringy to some degree. These are no more or less than other glue sticks I have used in the past
I recommend these glue stick for anyone is looking for a durable & reliable multi temp glue stick. These work very well for a multitude of projects.
Thank you for reading my review! If my review has been of help to you, please do me the favor of clicking the yes at the end of this review where it says Was this review helpful to you If you have a question, feel free to ask, I will do my best to answer them.
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Finally, a bit of Detroit 'Heavy Metal' in Model Factory Hiro's Product Line. This is the only example of American Muscle that MFH has in their 1:12 Product Line, The 427 is endowed with a single Holley Double Pumper, and that's about as simple of an induction system as they come. Grandma, here's the beef! On the track, the low-revving, high-torque producing monster came out of the curves, akin to being shot out of a cannon, and very quickly dominated the straights - the torque quickly managed the mid-range gears and as quickly as you can say "Did you see that!?," the Cobra was at the upper limit of yellow range on the tachometer.
The 12-cylinder, 4.2 liter high-revving couldn't bully their way through the curves, and they took longer to hit the redline. But the races between the Ferrari 250GT Coupe and the Shelby Cobra 427 Daytona will eternally stand-out in the minds of auto racing fans, as does the Mohammed Ali v Jolting Joe Frazier boxing match in Manila does to boxing fans.
Credit must go to the craftsmen at Model Factory Hiro for their rendition of the Shelby Cobra 427. Attempts to replicate American 'Heavy Metal' has never been successful, especially in the drivetrain - until MFH and Kyoko Hiro decided to include some Cobras in their 1:12 & 1:24 product line. They are top of the line models, and can be as realistic as the builder chooses to make them. Things like wiring harnesses can be taken as far as the side marker lights - they will one day be an heirloom, handed down from generation to generation.
I can't overlook James Christie - he has admired and breathed the same air that Carroll Shelby breathed, and he introduced me to Hiro models. He is a top shelf guy, and will gladly provide service after the sale. His storied past is filled to the rim with racing trivia, and well deserves to have his shop named accordingly - Speed Sport Models. And he doesn't just admire the work of others as he's a builder too.
Best regards to all. Wolf | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works great, this was my first attempt at wood burning . Works great, this was my first attempt at wood burning and this is a great entry level tool and possibly the only tool of this nature you will need unless you get into "serious" wood burning. A couple of dislikes.... the female threaded insert in the main body of the burner is a bit delicate, I had to tap it out after a couple of sessions due to the threads getting mashed (I probably was using too much pressure while using it). Also the tips are OK, but I found the need to modify a couple of them, this was easy to do as the metal works easily with files and sand paper. Also the temperature control tends to get in the way when you are contorted in different positions while burning, not sure what the fix might be on that one, probably to have it further down on the cord towards the plug in? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not sticky enough. The Pros:
It was cheap, came quickly thanks to Prime shipping, and the tweezers and microfiber cloth being included were nice bonuses. And there is way more of this than any normal person would ever need, to a ridiculous extent. It would be a lifetime supply for most people unless you run a phone repair business. The seller contacted me right away after my order arrived to make sure everything was satisfactory, and immediately arranged for a replacement shipment when I said I wasn't satisfied with the quality.
The Cons:
The tape I got was not very sticky, at least not on both sides. It was not capable of holding an LCD in place against the frame assembly of a phone no matter how much I used or how thoroughly I cleaned the surfaces first. I spent about an hour messing with this tape before I gave up and epoxied the screen into place.
If the quality is not there and the product does not do what I bought it for, then the price, customer service, and any bundled extras mean nothing to me. I have not received the replacement shipment yet. I'll try to update this review once it arrives and I have a chance to see if the quality is any better on the replacement tape.
Other thoughts:
It's because of the good customer service that I am giving this 2 stars instead of 1. Depending on the quality of the replacement that is on the way I may want to give it more or less stars. As it stands right now I would NOT buy this again even though the seller is trying to make things right.
They get points for trying, but poor quality is poor quality.
I'd recommend finding a better quality product to purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Looking for something else to mold now. I have gotten into pen making on my wood lathe, and needed a cheap, and easy way to cast my own acrylic pen blanks. This mold making kit made my life a lot easier. I just mixed up equal parts (BY VOLUME, NOT WEIGHT) of the silicone and poured it into a mold with a piece of wood roughly 1"x1"x6". I let the mold cure, and sure enough, it came out perfect! I didn't use any special release agent, but I did make my mold containment out of butcher plastic table scraps I had lying around. The wood came out very easily as well. I never knew it could be so easy to use. Now I am looking for everything and anything that I can be made into a mold. Truly fun and easy to use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
pasted it with carbon paper on the wood and used the fine tip for writing/burning. This was exactly what I needed to personalize some wooden presents. After testing my skills on a piece of wood for about 15 min. I was able to produce very professionally looking results. I simply printed the text in the desired font and size from my computer, pasted it with carbon paper on the wood and used the fine tip for writing/burning. One thing is important to watch for on softer wood with strong grains and very soft sapwood in between because the sapwood burns much faster than the grains. So, a little training here is important for achieving an evenly looking script. Very useful little tool. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
good but keychain needs reinforcement. I ordered this and "Corsac Fox Tails Fox Fur Keychains Natural Color 10," and when they arrived, I couldn't tell which is which. They looked exactly like the same kind of tail. So I will makea similar review.
It's fluffy, mine was about 13" long, which is perfect for hanging on my bag. I was originally worried it would be too long.
Also, I don't know which one of the two I bought broke, but someone playfully pulled on the tail and it came off the keychain metal top. Easily fixed with hot glue or any strong glue but I expected the attachment to be stronger. Eventually the other tail's keychain part broke off (wear and tear?) and I lost the tail. I'll just buy another one though, maybe when it becomes cheaper lol.
I would recommend using the round thing rather than the clip to attach this to bags, etc. to ensure security. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These work great with both container candles and pillars. These are candle wick holders, they are made from metal which is nice, because it ensures long-term use, and this product is a must have! These easily secure the tops of your wicks, so that you're no longer struggling with popsicle sticks or pencils! These unique and exclusive wick bar holders are for any one new to the craft and hobby, as well as the serious professionals, that make candles from home. These work great with both container candles and pillars. After anchoring a pre tabbed wick to the bottom of your container, simply slide the top of the wick through the notch and tighten gently to secure. Your wicks are then perfectly centered and pulled tight. There are 12 pcs in one pack, and they measure about 3.7 inches in length - which will fit most sizes of glassware, or metal tins. These candle wick holders really do help to make creating your own candles much, MUCH easier, and you'll wonder how you ever managed without them!
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Pack-of-12pcs-Metal-Candle-Wick-Centering-Devices-Kare-Kind-retail-packaging-wick-centering-device-Silver/dp/B017XDHYLY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Pack of 12pcs Metal Candle Wick Centering Devices - Kare & Kind retail packaging (wick centering device, Silver)</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great variety of papers but not as advertised. My first delivered pack was destroyed by a popped-open can of varnish. Amazon worked great and sent me another. Second pack arrived promptly but was entirely opened on one end. Papers are not damaged though.
I purchased the pack thinking I'll get "Two each of fifty different designs" and will be able to use for 2 page layouts but it turned out, NOT A SINGLE DUPLICATE in the entire pack. Great for those who want huge varieties of papers. And as advertised, most papers feature distinct distressed or vintage design.
Although I must say, 70% are my type of print, the remaining 30% overly dark and abstract designs might have to be used by my kids for leisure artwork. Or I might have to simply use the blank side as white paper. So happy to receive some Lilykate papers as part of it. Quality of the papers are the same as those I bought individually from the stores. About 4 sheets are double-sided.
Most papers are packed with coordinating patterns/series, at least a matching pair up to 6 sheets of the same series. Only a handful of less than 10 sheets are loners. If I need the 2nd identical page, I might have to get another pack but it looks like it's randomly packed and chances are that might not happen for every sheet.
Would I buy again? Probably not. Would I recommend it? Maybe yes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Even better than the photo. I liked this stocking so much that I bought 2, 1 for each grandchild. I've made other stockings, but this is by FAR the most beautiful! The detail is incredible, and the photos don't capture it fully. I agree this is a LOT of work - allow plenty of time before Christmas (start this summer?) Also you should have some embroidery experience first - this is not for beginners! And I didn't think the embroidery directions were all that easy to follow if you didn't already know how to embroider. Call your local extension department to get help with that if needed. But the results were well worth the effort! A keepsake to hand down through the family for many years! Additional note: I've seen reviews for other products that say Bucilla has apparently started skimping on materials. I agree - on one of the stockings, I ran out of beads and thread. Since I had plenty left from the other kit, this wasn't a problem for me - just note that apparently Bucilla is very cooperative with resupplying you if this happens. Just call the 800 number, don't try to match the colors yourself. Also, note they're serious about not stuffing the characters too much - I did on the first and it didn't turn out quite as nice.
On the second stocking, I also substituted some purchased trims and pom-poms instead of some of the original stitching - it turned out even better! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not Good for Dark Copic Colors. I make a lot of mistakes, so I go through a lot of marker paper. I do my sketches on regular copy paper, ink it, scan it in, then print it back out very, very lightly on the paper I intend to color on so that I can still just see my line art while I'm coloring, but it's so light that I can ink over it when I'm done, and ya never know that I didn't just draw it all out right there! Is it cheating? Maybe. I personally believe all's fair in love and war...and art.
Therefore, I love that this paper is 8 1/2 x 11. It fits in my B&W laser-jet printer perfectly. And it's great in texture and thickness...as long as I stay with light colors. It takes low saturated markers well--the pastel-type colors--but add anything with a heavier pigment and the layers get muddy real fast. The pigment from the marker starts to leave splotches and spots when you work over it, and if you're really into layering the markers like I am, your picture starts to look quite crappy if you work with too long. The reason is because the paper is SO resistant to absorption that it's like trying to color on linoleum--you just end up pushing it all around until it becomes a goopy mess.
So, if you're working with light colors and not expecting to do a lot of layering, it's great. If you're looking to really layer down dark, saturated Copic colors, you're better off using something else. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Little Machine. I have been working with glass for over 30 years and this is the second purchase for this Glastar All Star G8 grinder. I have found that Glastar grinders will last. The very first model that I purchased years ago is still working. However do not leave a grinder head on the machine for long periods of time when the machine is not in use. I left a head on the last one and put it up on the shelf for a long period of time and the head froze on the grinder and I could not remove it.........this is why I have made a second purchase! I love this grinder and would recommend this to anyone that loves working with stained glass. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for retaining the value and the looks of your books. I have no idea why I haven't been using this stuff for years. If you drag your books with you while living your life and especially if you resell your books ( I do with about 50% of the ones I buy) this is a product you want to invest in.
It prevent tears to the corners and edges of covers and keeps them clean.
Surprisingly enough, the value of a book being resold is partially judged by its cover. This stuff helps to maintain that value.
This is a good assortment for figuring out what sizes your need. I will be buying the 10" exclusively as the vast majority
of my hard backs fit that size.
As the other reviewer noted, it is easy to use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Colorful mini-masking tape. I just love these colors and the narrow width. I didn't purchase the tape for any reason, but will find so many uses. It sticks tight yet is easy to remove and reposition. The tape has a glossy finish to add more character and interest. I've used it to make labels - because of the finish, I had to press hard and sometimes go back over the lettering when using some ballpoint pens. A fine tip sharpie did great. There are 10 rolls and the colors are true to what's shown on Amazon. I'll probably use the tape most for wrapping and decorating packages, but I'm sure I'll many more creative ways to put it to use. I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good multi use scissors. I've had these for a month or two now and have been using them a lot to open boxes and cut down cardboard (just moved in). The little piece for the tape cutter is just plastic and doesn't cut through very easily; I find you have to pop it through the tape and slide it along but when you get to a thicker area it doesn't go through. Suggestion to Fiskars: put an actual blade there so it will actually cut through packing tape. It comes apart easily for the knife but doesn't go back together that easily for some reason. I haven't had to use the sharpener yet but it is very nice that it's built in to the cover. I haven't used the other options either but like that they are available. I've never considered scissors comfortable; I have thin fingers and these are no different. They claim to be comfortable but I can't image if you have big fingers how it would be; mine barely fit. Over all I would still highly recommend these scissors for all that they can do. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good Gloves for the Price. I bought the package that has the one for both the male and female because I wasn't sure about the size. From the bottom of my palm to the tip of my nail on my middle finger nail is about 7" the widest point of my hand without the thumb is about 3.5" I was a little worried about the wrist because I am not a thin woman and the woman's one is a little tight everywhere but it's not uncomfortable. I was also worried about the seam along the pinkie but it doesn't bother me at all on either pair. I prefer the men's one but would have been happy if I'd only ordered the women's.
The good: It does what it says it does (on my Microsoft surface book). The material breathes ok considering. They're comfortable despite the seam placement. The don't pinch my hand in between the middle and my ring finger like some of the other brands do. Because my middle finger is free I don't have to worry about the pen slipping since I rest it there.
The ok: The gloves are a little cheaply sewn and I don't expect them to hold up forever. However, I know how to sew and a couple of stitches every once in a while is not a big deal for the price.
The bad: The gloves go a fair way up my wrist but are not long enough. I have to wear long sleeves when I draw otherwise my forearm activates the screen. This would only be a problem on a large screen though (mine is 12" wide) so I don't feel they should lose a star. Besides, they might not be wide enough or be too loose depending on the person so I think stopping them where they did was a good decision overall.
The final word: if you're a pro who is drawing for 14 hours everyday you might want to look at something else. If you're like me and use the touch screen about 3x per week and usually use traditional art stuff go with these and you'll be happy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Protect The Books That Bring You Joy. I bought this after I tried the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/15-Yards-Brodart-Fold-On-Archival-Book-Jacket-Covers-LARGE-Roll-Combo-10-34-12-34-14-34/dp/B00E9EOPYA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">15 Yards Brodart Fold-On Archival Book Jacket Covers LARGE Roll Combo - 10", 12", 14"</a>. I had such a good experience with that, I need longer yardage for the rest of my books.
DIFFERENCES
This Just-A-Fold differs slightly differently from the Fold-On, but I found them both can be applied the same way. The difference between the two is the Just-A-Fold has one paper sheet attached to the bottom of the plastic, the Fold-On splits that in half so half the paper is on glued to the bottom and half is glued to the top. I honestly don't see how this makes much difference when being applied on.
APPLYING
These are my steps to applying this to my book dust jackets:
1) Take out your book jacket and put it on the side.
2) Choose a roll size appropriate to your book; it should be slightly taller.
3) Roll it plastic side down, slide your book jacket into it, image side down.
4) Adjust jacket in the protector until it's flush to the bottom and there is at least 1/2" on each side. Cut the roll.
5) Fold down the white paper to just below the height of the book jacket.
6) Fold down the plastic and crease itI use a Sharpie, some people prefer a bone folder (which I think is expensive when a pen will do).
7) If you flushed your jacket to the bottom of the protector, there shouldn't be any gap at the top. If it isn't flush, readjust and crease it again.
8) Put your covered jacket back on your book and it can go back on your shelves.
SUMMARY
If you have nice or expensive hardcover books with beautiful dust jacket art, you may want to consider protecting them. I didn't for the longest time, but that was before I knew about this product. I have since protected the more treasured books in my collection. Recommended.
*** NOTE ***
Libraries use similar jacket protectors so that their books last longer in circulation. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Disappointing. While I continue to be impressed by the speed and accuracy that I receive when shopping with Amazon, I can only accurately describe this product with the word SUCKS.
It had several individual strands of cord between a few inches to a couple of yards. The rest had scarfed and frayed areas every few feet making those portions unusable. When I ordered this product I expected 50 yards of continuous cord in good, usable condition. Unfortunately that's not what I received. I had hoped that the condition of the product would be isolated to this spool, unfortunately it was exactly like the black cord I purchased of the same size, length and seller. If it was different in any way it would only be because it was worse than the other color. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It works Great, but only if you use it properly. Great Stuff. It does what it says it does.
Many of the bad reviews must be because people are not properly curing the material with the UV light.
REMEMBER: ANY of the liquid which does not get exposed to the light will NEVER cure (dry)
This stuff, when used properly is very strong but it has limits where you can't expose the entire application to the UV light. Any resin you apply that does not receive direct exposure to the UV light for 15-30 seconds will never harden, never bond and never dry.
If you are trying to bond a broken object and the parts fit together perfectly? USE SUPER GLUE, because the UV light will not penetrate into the perfect joint and the material will not dry.
This product fills gaps and if you are bonding, you must apply this externally and then cure (dry) it with the UV light. Take your time with the UV light, the battery in the light will outlast the product.
4 Stars because the cap for the material leaks easily if not perfectly replaced after use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works well with "stork" and other tiny scissors. I am quite pleased with this scissor case. I use in mostly when I am doing needlepoint, where the small narrow blades are handy for snipping yarn ends and picking out the occasional crooked stitch. A previous reviewer is correct that it is vary narrow, and so won't hold scissors with a raised blade screw. The screw needs to be flush with the blade joint. I like the "aged metal" look of the case. It looks like something that might have been used by many hands. The scissors slide right in and out when the case is on my chatalaine, where it lives. It has saved me all the time that I used to spend hunting around for where I left my scissors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sugru is certainly versatile and fun to use. I've bought several shipments of Sugru, including 'sample' packets for friends. I like to keep a bunch of the little packets in the fridge, you never know when you're going to find another use for it. Though my initial purchase was mixed colors (white, blue, black, orange) I find that I prefer to keep just the black and white on hand; the colors are fun, but unless you want your Sugru project to stand out, it's rare that you will need the colors. My favorite use so far has been to hide wiring in my car. I run the wiring along the dash where I want it, then run a thin bead of Sugru over the wire and press it into the corners and crevices. It blends in with the dashboard (you can even texture it if you wish, using a washcloth or swatch of leatherette or something). It's strong; the wiring stays hidden and doesn't come loose. I live in the desert where the interior of my parked car in summer can get up to 130 degrees, and the stuff stays stuck. I've also used it to make protective caps on sharp shower door handles, repair cracks in my car door's upholstery. Check out their website, there's always fun new ideas for using Sugru. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Time Lapse Before Your Eyes Cool Effects. I was expecting a disaster with this cheap heat tool. The more into painting and water color I get the more I realized my inpatience out shone my artistic integrity and I needed a heat gun. I actually love watching the paint set as if I'm watching a time lapse in front of my eyes. I love the effects it makes. I love not waiting for three hours for embossing, water color, gels, or markers to dry.
It has some tricks to it. You have to get a feel for it or you might burn the page or cause your medium to bubble up (which can look cool). Mine smokes quite a bit after every use and I hope it knocks that off. It's my first heat setter and for the price you can't beat it.
I recommend this product to water colorist and impatient artists everywhere! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great line of glues! In a hurry? The Fast Grab will set while you hold it (if you are patient). Buy them all. As an artist and handyman, I've tried many glues. I have my epoxies and others for specific purposes, but I love Alleene's line of glues and keep a set of bottles together in my studio. Slight advantages for each of their varied products. I find I am using them more and more. They are easy to apply, hold well, and dry virtually invisible. I spoke with the company and was assured they are archival, too. I would forget the tiny "sample" bottles because you will go through them too fast-- not as economical as the larger bottles. Super stuff! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The brush is virtually useless, in my opinion. I ordered this kit in order to patch up holes in my new leather couch that were put there by our cats. I figured that I could at least try to repair the poke holes and if it didn't work, no real loss because the price of the kit is fairly cheap compared to other brands.
Last night, I used the black color, which matches our couch perfectly. I followed the directions exactly except that I did use a hair dryer to dry the color, and then the clear coat, quickly.
My thoughts:
The whole process is a sloppy one. Wear gloves or fight the stains on your fingers. The sponge included is very small but manageable. The brush is virtually useless, in my opinion. The kit does not include near enough of the clear coat/sealant. Try to use it sparingly so you don't run out! Be careful about "thinning" the dye too much - the directions say to add a few drops of water to thin, but I thinned it too much and had to add more dye to thicken it back up.
The holes don't show unless I get up close. You can really feel them if you run your hands over them. We have our couch in the family room where the lighting is a bit more dim most of the time, so I'm not hyperventilating about the fact that it's not perfect. However, if I had the couch in the living room where there are a lot more windows, I might be concerned. Of course, the holes are a result of naughty kitties and not the touch up kit. I doubt that you can fix punctures in leather completely unless you buy something way more expensive or hire a professional.
The bottom line is that I was neither disappointed or overly satisfied with the kit. It helped hide the holes with more black dye but did not cover over them enough to make the couch seem new or refurbished. Would I buy it again? Probably not. I would likely go with a product that promised more even if it did cost more money. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
My favorite hooks . I've tried a LOT of different hooks over the years, and these are my favorites. I use the "knife hold," and I've developed osteoarthritis in my hands as I've gotten older, and these are the most comfortable for my hands.
Not every hook will work well for everyone, though, so if in doubt, order *1* of these hooks and see if you like it before ordering the entire set. I made several projects with a couple of these, and then decided to get the set - and I'm very happy with it. I like the case -- it's brightly colored so it's easy to spot in my project bag. I've had no problems with any of the hooks falling out of the case (mentioned in a couple of other reviews), so that may just be due to slight variations in case construction.
Bottom line: At the time I purchased this, I paid less than thirty-five dollars for this set, a good price for a complete set of these hooks with case. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These are good glazes. I think the bad reviews reflect people . These are good glazes. I think the bad reviews reflect people who did not put on enough coats (they said the color was faded). I recommend two heavy coats or three moderate coats. That will produce a saturated color and shiny finish (unless it's a matte glaze). I've never experienced a reduction in quality from putting on a lot of this glaze, so to be on the safe side while you are first learning about how this glaze fires, I would go heavy to be on the safe side. When I was in high school, we used these glazes and the only problem that I ever encountered was an accident on my part. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for machine embroidery appliques. I was really excited to get these since I had heard great things about this brand. The package they came in is a thick plastic sleeve and it's great for storing them. I own an embroidery machine and 90% of my orders are appliques so the curve on them is exactly what I needed so as not to cut my shirt. However after using them for 2 months they got dull rather quickly. I have never had this problem when I specifically use a certain pair for just fabric. For the price I definitely would have liked at least 6 months before having to get them sharpened. A plus is that I can pay to send them into the company to have them sharpened. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful. Beautiful!!! These silicone Longzang molds pop out easily. This was so pretty that I also took a round mold and placed this "finished" soap inside of it. Then I poured "clear" soap to cover. It turned out amazing. Silicone is so much better than the old hard molds I used to purchase. The hard plastic would crack & break. Silicone is more efficient and takes less time. If you'd like to layer colors, always spray alcohol in-between colors. If you don't, the sections of color can separate. Example: Pour your choice of color in the rose - let the soap start to set - spray a coat of alcohol over the top, then pour in your next soap color. Fun!!!! Note: If these are not on PRIME, they can take up to 6 weeks to arrive. If you purchase 10 or more of the Longzang molds at a time, you will get a discount. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Washi Tape is Basically Decorative Masking Tape. Adorable designs! Sticks about as well average Washi tape. 10 on design, 5 on function. You don't purchase Washi tape to really adhere things - but if you want a cute embellishment that will jack up your decor score, look no further. I really like that I haven't had to struggle with this tape rolling back up once it's been affixed to paper - which is a common struggle with other Washi tapes.
Bottom Line: As long as you are buying this more for the cute animal designs than the adhesive, you're gonna love this. The designs are simple and classy. Great addition to scrapbooking or mixed media art - the shipping was quick - I recommend it. (If you need tape that really sticks, you will likely be disappointed with Washi tape.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Combination. This paper pack comes with 6 different patterns (2 sheets of each). The colors are great for Mickey Mouse, but wouldn't really match much else, as they are only black, white, red, and yellow (with the exception of the one pattern which has colorful faces of all the characters). The sheets all compliment each other and are fun to mix and match throughout your book to make a great continuity in theme!! They are flat (as in not glossy) and thinner than average weight cardstock, but pictures, embellishments (such as ribbons and brads) stick nicely without ripping or bending the paper. Overall, it's a GREAT combination to use for you Magical Disney Memories!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So many uses. I was so excited to try these out. I'm way behind the Washi tape fad and have been putting off buying it for quite some time now. I found this pack and finally decided to go for it since I've spent most of my summer cleaning and organizing my apartment and finally putting together first aid kits for me and my dog, as well as a sick kit for when I inevitably get sick during the school year. I still feel like I'm learning how to use the tape because none of my attempted projects have turned out anything like what I see online but, I've only had the tape set for about a week now so there's plenty of time to figure it out.
The quality of the product is super nice. For those that haven't used Washi tape before, it has a similar texture to paper and is easy to tear or cut. The adhesive is very nice quality and is sticking quite well to the dollar store plastic bins I currently have it on as well as the electronic cords that are littering my desk - so nice to have them all labeled now. Aside from making my storage bin labels look pretty, I am very excited to use the tape during the upcoming school year to block out chunks of time in my planner, make bookmarks, etc. I'm going to have to spend some more time on Tumblr browsing through study blogs for some more cool ideas. I also think it will make great gift tags for birthdays and the upcoming holiday season.
Well, that's all for now. I will be sure to come back in update in a few weeks once school is underway and I've used the tape a bit more.
**I received this product at a discount in exchange for my opinion | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Clean cleaners that clean. Ummm...so, I use these to clean stuff. All the little nooks and crannies. You know dirt and grime. It gets in all the cracks.
These are a bit more robust than the "craft" versions, and seem to do a nice job for the tasks I've assigned them to. The "prickly" versions are nice too, when you need a bit of scraping with your cleaning (this review is for the soft, non-prickly version).
Plus, they're Zen pipe cleaners, so they can be very contemplative during the cleaning process.
What does it mean to be clean? What does it mean to be dirty? What does clean really look like? These are some of the deep questions of our times. At least these Zen cleaners can help you find the answer to that third question.
You're on your own for the first two. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not What I Expected - Revised Review. I was disappointed in the condition of the sheets...for the price, all the sheets should have been nice and smooth...many were wrinkled. Also thought the paper was going to be a little heavier. It is not as thin as other tissue paper can sometimes be, but not as thick as I expected.
Up date: After posting this review I rec'd a msg from the Aspicio Products asking me to contact them. After contacting them I was surprised to receive a refund for my purchase and then a notice that another order of this tissue paper had been shipped to me. The new order of tissue paper was in excellent conditionso I was very pleased to see and be able to use this paper w/o all the wrinkles and creases. I have to give this company 5+ stars for their outstanding customer service. I am very impressed! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Small and Expensive for what They Are -- Too Small for Most Food. First of all, this is my fault for not reading carefully enough, but these scissors are very small. I have large hands, and the scissors are difficult for me to use.
They cut paper incredibly well, so as craft scissors, they seem fine, but they're simply not that versatile. They are advertised as "food grade" but they're so small, it would not be easy to prepare food with them. I gave up on these scissors pretty quickly simply because I don't have a real need for them, as I got them specifically to use with food.
They also seem very expensive for what they are. From now on, I'll stick with regular scissors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Exactly what I was hoping it would be. The leather is supple, has that great leather smell, and was cut exactly like was promised. The reason I bought it that I have this expensive lazy boy style chair that is mostly black leather, but has a design flaw. The arms of the chair have sewing seams, two on each arm, and the seams are right where you would rest your arms. I knew that when I bought it, but it was the best chair in the store at the time, and it was American made, something almost impossible to buy these days. (I've had it about 3 years now) Anyway, I'm using these leather pieces I purchased as covers for each arm. They are the perfect size and because the leather is rough on one side, they tend to stay in place better than anything else I have tried. Naturally, the smooth side is "up" and I can attest that my arms already feel relief from having a very comfortable and supple surface to lay upon. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So many Crafty Uses. <div id="video-block-R1U5VNOADY9PBJ" 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/E1SsWAjlcrS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91f-FNRAK2S.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I am a big crafter, and I have become obsessed with Washi Tape, so have been trying to find a really good brand with great designs, and I have definitely found that in the Mikoka brand. They have such inviting designs that will turn an ordinary object into something classic and timeless. I decided to bring life to my boring planner, so I would enjoy opening it and making daily entries. This tape was easy to use, it can be repositioned very easily, but yet stays in place once you get it in its desired position. It also tears very easily, although I used scissors to do my planner. So I hope this will give you some inspiration to use Mikoka Washi Tape and get creative.
I was provided a sample for review and I did not promise a good rating in return, nor am I affiliated with this company or compensated in any way. I am just a regular Amazon customer who shops a lot on Amazon and enjoys sharing my experiences with others so that they can make an informative buying decision. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Product worked very well. I used this to repair the spin/binding of a hardcover Barbie book that my wife has. The glue is in a nice squeezable bottle with spout and cap as shown on the Amazon ad. It flows with the consistence of an Elmers glue or wood glue so be careful when applying. After applying I also used the Lineco gummed book repair tape that I ordered through Amazon to repair the inside of the cover along the spine. Once this was complete I put two nylon straps with plastic buckles around the book. Just don't make the straps to tight or they may leave groves or pucker the outside of the binding, since the glue will probably start to seep into and soften the binding. Finally I stood the book straight up on the binding, and supported it on both sides, and left it for 24 hours. Everything worked fine. The binding and cover are fixed and all pages easily open. We're very happy with the results. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Rock A Blocks. Most unmounted stamps will not stick to the surface of this block very well. It is made from plastic not acrylic. The stamps that have the gray foam or a very shinny plastic surface do not stick. Clear stamps do stick. But the so called depth gauges is so low that it is useless. If you count on it to keep your stamp pressure perfect like they advertise, for get it. It is so low it dose nothing and you end up applying to much pressure which will give a smudged stamp impression. All the grey foam mounted stamps (or ones you put your own mounting on) are way to thick for the Depth gauge to even be considered. I was going to return them but they say I will have to pay for return shipping which would just cost to much to make it worth it. I do not recommend these unless you have very thin stamps. Thin like just the red rubber and nothing else. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amazing isn't a strong enough word for this product. Amazing isn't a strong enough word for this product. It takes detail, fine fine FINE detail very well. First introduced to this product at Gencon, I have used it in multiple builds, it has been used on stage, and exceeded expectations time and time again. I've used 325 for props but it's also been used to create items for daily use. It has a pretty solid sheer when mixed correctly, and it takes color very very well!
I have yet to find a product by Smooth-On that has failed to deliver!
Easy to use, can be adapted to serve multiple uses, and when I've contacted Smooth-On they have had people who are actually familiar with their product, and make intelligent suggestions from experience.
Both the product and the Smooth-On seller here on Amazon are rock solid
On the pictures look closely at the unfinished silver of the Corvo mask I built, the fake tool marks I made in the monster clay transferred perfectly to the final cast. In the second build progress shot, you can see where the copper wire was being bent to fit the piece. The sheer of the 325 took the abuse without issue. The final shot was part of another build, and I happened to mask off half for paint. You can see in the shot how the 325 looked before and after paint and the fine detail that was caught. I did not make a single cast in a vacuum environment, these were all straight mold casts using Oomoo 30 and Smooth Cast 325 | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great kit for beginners. This inexpensive reborning kit (compared to the full size reborning kits, this is at least half the price, often 1/3) is perfect for a beginner or someone who wants to give reborning a try before purchasing a more expensive full size starter kit. The DVD included is excellent and very informational (by Pat Secrist, his DVDs are always GREAT!). ADDED BONUS: the paints and brushes in this kit can be used to make many more doll kits too. The miniature doll size makes this a quick project, as opposed to the full size dolls which can take many, many hours to make - this wee little reborn can be made on a Saturday morning. Overall, this is a nice little starter kit for the price. The description needs to be updated since it now includes a DVD (as opposed to a video CD) and some of the items have changed since this product was originally posted on Amazon - what comes in the kit now is much better in my opinion than what was in the kit several years ago. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
BS. First of all the instruction video completely sucks. The guy barely speaks english and the step by step instructions are very clear and detailed. There was a slightly cracked acrylic piece with my order so i filed for a return or replacement. The seller told me to email the support group or whatever to replace the part and then the support group told me to contact the seller. Plus when they sent me 2 emails it sounded like they didn't even care. the first email said,"CONTACT SELLER." The second email said,'OK." Wasnt a very detailed or descriptive email so i filed a claim against these crooks. So think twice when ordering this product. I guarantee you'll never put this 100 piece product together without having at least 20 problems. With all the problems i had i was scared to finish the whole thing cause there was a strong possibility it wouldn't work after probably spending maybe 10 hrs on it | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These are actually better than I thought they would be (NOT. These are actually better than I thought they would be. One of them has a messed up hinge on it, but I replace those with better hinges anyway. They do require sanding around the edges and some light sanding wouldn't hurt all the way around especially if you plan to stain. Arrived on time update : the more I scrutinized, the more I became disappointed. There was minute cracks through out 1 of these, but it didn't really show till I started staining it and even before that, open seams became more and more visible the more I sanded, also when I sanded little pcs started chipping off around the corners, but here's the kicker, when I opened the last box, there was huge patches in the bottom (see photos) the other photo was the outside bottom. This " line " across the back co-insides with 1 of the patches on the inside. Needless to say, I will definitely NOT purchase again | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
CAUTION: NO WICK IN THIS SEALING WAX! IT CATCHES FIRE & DROPS LITTLE FIRE BALLS OF WAX ONTO YOUR PAPER. I bought the rose gold color. It's more copper than rose gold. The description did NOT mention that this wax has NO wick, so working the wax and the gas grill lighter at the same time was a pain, especially since the wax was slow to burn. This was especially difficult for me because I had just had hand surgery and it was very hard to hold the lighter 'On' for any length of time...and you know how hard it is to light those stupid things in the first place. So I tried holding the lit lighter in my left hand and the wax in my right hand, (I'm not a lefty)...I could do it a bit, but the process was a pain.
Several times the WAX CAUGHT FIRE and dripped little fireballs of wax onto my invitations! I had to blow them out and of course, the first 2 I blew out, in a panic, caused the wet wax to splatter little dots of hot wax all across the envelope. After I got used to the wax catching fire, (you know how crazy that sounds?!), I could blow out the dripping wax/napalm fire balls with more dexterity, so that the melted wax didn't fly across the invitation envelope. But the lighter would get blown out in the process, until I could coordinate this 'Fire Dance' from Hell, so I would have to try to light it all again. (Just when I got the rhythm down, the brand new lighter stopped working!. Ha!)
I don't typically touch the flame to the wax, but in this case, I had to because it was slow burning & had no wick!
I've worked with wax & seals many times, but never had to work with a wick-less wax. The seller should make it very clear that these have NO wicks, and therefore you must hold them in one hand and a lighter in the other, at the same time! I honestly believe it's a flawed design (no wick) and a FIRE HAZARD.
Maybe next time I use this wax, if I don't throw the remaining sticks away first, I can try chewing gum, having a smoke and lighting my head on fire...just to make it interesting. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fixes broken pottery and more. E6000 is the only glue I've found that fixes broken terra cotta and ceramic pottery. It will glue to glass, it will glue to stone, it will glue to plastic, it will glue to just about any hard surface. It is a bit stringy but once cured the strings come right off if only touching one surface. Also it's ok to kinda glob it on and then have it ooze out of. the bonded parts, then once cured scrape the oozed part right off. I took some pics of a broken bonsai pot I glued 2 days ago, just get one end started with a knife(I use that dirty thumb nail) and it peels right off in one string. And if the break is clean you can barely see the crack. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good with polymer clay, not so great for resin. I make miniatures out of polymer clay and it works quite well with thicker pieces, but the mold is a little too flexible and made it difficult to work in the thin pieces as it would rather stick to my tools than the mold with every slight bend. That was easily solved by putting corn starch on my tools though.
Set up time is also super fast, but not a problem for me as my projects are tiny, so it's easy to work quickly. If you're working with a large project, I imagine it's still doable if you're careful. Maybe even more so if you put the putty in the freezer for a little bit like it says in the instructions/tips.
I also tried this with resin and like many others, I was disappointed with the results, as my pieces are not clear or even shiny, except on whatever parts that weren't touching the mold. This won't stop me from using it with resin though, since there are plenty of projects that I don't mind having that frosty look on. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Doubles as a Make-up Tray. I got this as a birthday present for my husband, I've been wanting a place to store all my make-up instead of tossing it in a drawer so being the creative man he is, he bought me this art tray. The color is great, very bright and true to the picture, the plastic is hard and feels very durable, I also like that there are plenty of slots that allow for different shapes. I am able to store eye shadow containers, lipsticks, eyeliner pens, brushes and larger items on the bottom. The only thing that drives me crazy is that the container doesn't hold itself upright when opened, the plastic hinges are not strong enough. So when I want to view everything in my tray at one time I have to prop the tray against the wall so it doesn't topple over, other then that it works great at a make up tray | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Smooth, pretty hearts. These are really nice little hearts! The wood is really smooth and free of chips or marks. The color matches the picture on the listing perfectly, a very blonde wood with darker grain. The measurements in the description are accurate, as well. It's so frustrating when I think I'm getting one size and they come smaller, so I especially appreciate the accuracy.
I use a pin vise to drill holes into them for keychain rings and they don't split or chip. They're lightweight and perfect for keychains and to hang on signs with grandchildren's birthdays.
They take paint and stain very well, which gives a ton of options for how to use them but they're very pretty just the way they are, too.
I will definitely be buying more. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Run away, RUN AWAY. Being a Modge Podge product I bought this with no looking at reviews, videos, blogs because Modge Podge always does what you expect it to! If you use the right one for the right job you ALWAYS get the effect you want. No fuss, no muss. Always wonderful, consistent results.
Then I bought the Modge Podge Photo transfer. It works like crap. It doesnt self settle like other Modge Podge stuff. So if you insist on using this and don't have a magnifying glass and access to the internet, here are the instructions. For fabric, print the item out on a sheet of paper, mirroring if there is lettering. Trim around edge of picture, apply a thick layer of MP and smooth with a debit card. Let sit a couple minutes, apply to your item and press down and let sit for 24 hours. Then go but some iron on transfers so you can get decent results. For glass, which I tried, you apply the medium thickly, smooth it out and let dry for 24 hours. Apply water with sponge and let soak in, then gently rub the paper off. May take time and elbow grease but in the end you will be left with a shitty decal. Then you are supposed to put it on your glass object. Guess what it doesnt really adhere. No notes on how to make it stick. Also if you didn't smooth it out the MP side is the side that sticks to the glass. Ew. Dont bother. Save yourself some time and print out on clear label paper, smooth on and use one of the good MP to seal it.
The Modge Podge Photo is such a waste of you time and expectations. Im crafty, I know my brands and who I trust, this was the MOST DISAPPOINTING PRODUCT EVER. Project not even salvageable. I would have shown a picture but I was so horrified I couldn't even bring myself to photograph it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Well made and comfortable to use. Out of the box I love these scissors. First of all, you never have too many pairs of scissors around the house. I like to keep a pair in the kitchen drawer for kitcheny things (not food) and another pair in the junk drawer for not kitcheny stuff. It's important that the two do not get mixed up because I don't want something that has been used to open lawn fertilizer used to open a bag of potato chips. This is where the colored handles come in handy since the spouse will sometimes leave the scissors out instead of putting them in their designated drawers. Green for kitchen, grey for other stuff.
As for the scissors and their quality- good. The grips are comfortable and don't hurt your hand as you cut something thick or stiff. The blades are titanium so they should stay sharp a long time. Where you see the colored spot in the photo, there is a metal screw underneath holding the blades together so they are snug and shouldn't loosen up over time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Engraving with a Dremel. I engraved 79 ornaments for a fund raiser/memory tree for a genealogical society. The tool arrived 3 days after the order, I was delighted. The tool was so easy to use, it was like writing with a kids big pen. The flow was fantastic, and I got many compliments, like "did you really do this?" It just fit my hand and was so comfortable to use. The cord was cumbersome at the beginning, but I found if I wrapped it behind my arm, it was pliable enough and didn't get in the way. BTW, we made $650.00. I kept the engraver for my own use. I have done several Christmas presents with a personal message. Thanks AMAZON.COM....Kay | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worth-the-Money Scissors. These are the best paper scissors I've ever purchased. I use these for cutting patterns and for details making cards. When my old Fiskars broke I was going to replace with like kind scissors from Target, when it occurred to me they were just average and I'd have them for a number if years. I found this brand on Amazon and was a little hesitant to commit because of a negative review. However, one can't go wrong with A's great return policy, so I purchased both the 6" and the 4" and am very happy I did. These are in a different league than Fiskars. Wish I'd known about these earlier. So glad my scissors bit the dust! Life's too short not to have a great pair scissors. I use exceptional scissors for sewing, now I do too with paper.
ps The 4 inches includes handles, so they are surprisingly small, but work well for my small hands. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Life staple; one of the handiest things in my home. I freaking love this stuff!!
I'm about to buy some more, my third order in just a few months, and I want to tell people all the ways I've been able to use it. It's so handy.
Created handles/covering rough edges of my tools - covering up nails that stick out of the door frames in my building - sealing jars - repairing my rainboots - creating no-slip bottoms for storage containers - repairing my headphones (they look cooler now) - repairing all kinds of cords...
Seriously, I could go on and on. I knew I'd love it when I saw it, and it's exceeded my expectations.
Tips:
1 - Don't bother trying to save unused stuff in the fridge, it doesn't work. I've tried to vacuum seal it closed and still it dried out. Best to save up projects and use it all at once.
2 - If using more than one color, use one at a time - mixing them together makes a poo colored brown. If layering, I wait a few hours and let the outer layer of one color dry before applying the second.
3 - The more you work it, the stickier it gets. It's not very gummy; after a lot of handling it becomes pasty. I use clay tools when I mold it, because it adheres to itself well.
Again, can't recommend the stuff enough. Do yourself a favor and keep a pack of it in your home; you won't regret it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Safety data sheet and transport warning - seller is illegally shipping this product via Priority Mail. Here is a link to an MSDS for this product: http://media1.riogrande.com/Content/Attack-Adhesive-Remover-MSDS.pdf
It is very dangerous to use. It is dangerous to transport in any way. If in a vehicle for transport, the vehicle is required to be placarded. This seller is shipping the product illegally. This product should NOT be transported via air - ie: planes and Priority Mail.
The fumes or vapors are flammable in an enclosed place. Use this product outside for best safety from breathing any fumes. The most serious is if you get it on ur skin. And drink it, but who is gonna do that!
I haven't used this product, but am interested in removing epoxy from a Noritake china bowl that was poorly repaired. I want to get the pieces apart and redo the repair myself. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent versatile product. This is my first time working with moldable plastic so I can't give a comparison to any other kind. However, I had certain expectations and this is how it turned out.
It cools a lot more quickly than expected when working with small amounts. The more you're working with at once the slower it hardens.
I found that working with a small amount, allowing it to harden, adding a bit more, and repeating got the best results rather than trying to sculpt a large amount at once. I used a heat gun rather than hot water for melting which is significantly easier. It's also very easy to heat the surface of your finished product to soften it to make small adjustments rather than trying to get it perfect all at once.
It's very very sticky when first melted. It'll take some practice to be able to remove the melted glob from the work surface easily. I found that waiting for it to cool slightly while constantly scraping and mixing (similar to chocolate sculptors) worked quite well.
I was pleasantly surprised with how strong and flexible the hardened plastic is. I decided several squares about at about 1x1 inch that tapered from 4-5mm down to 1mm thickness to see how much it would take to break them and I was unable to do so. They bent slightly but didn't break. Granted I'm not very strong but obviously you wouldn't have to add much thickness to make it even stronger.
I'll be using the plastic to make custom fit products like mouth guards and splints. It'll be great to have around the house as a way to fix random things as well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent for photo to wood transfer with white background. I used this to transfer laser printed images to wood. The basic process was to coat wood with this product, lay the photo on the surface and press it it firmly. then let it dry for 24 hrs and remove the paper by wetting it and rubbing it off. The whole process can be looked up online, I don't want to go too in depth here. The unique part of this Photo transfer medium is that it will take the white background of the paper with it, so your wood transfer will have a white background and not transparent, very important to note! If you want a standard transparent background you can use any Medium gel acrylic. This product works very well (as long as you want the white background), and I sealed up the wood transfers with Mod Podge sealant. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good value Hobby tools. Very nice set of craft tools. Made in China, product quality was average, not exceptional. This is not an artisan hand-crafted in Kentucky from Paduka wood meant to last a lifetime type of tool. The wood is inexpensive, and I know they will rust with time. There are also many duplicate tools in this pack. However, for the price, the value is very good. Tools look fairly sturdy for clay work, wood work, and craft/ hobby work. These are not solid enough for wood carving.
First thing I did, was to spray them with a clear lacquer spray can to retard rust and degradation. I use this on all my garage tools. If it rusts, you can use Loctite Rust Neutralizer to zap it off and coat same time.
Pkg received in 9 days, far sooner than delivery date expected. This was good. Packaging was extremely flimsy and disappointing. Thin plastic envelope and tools inside another thin plastic envelope. No bubble wrap, padding, or box. Amazing that some tools bent slightly and there was no more damage than that. Absolutely unacceptable packaging. I have left separate seller review of 2 stars. 4 stars here reflect quality of goods.
Overall, I would reorder and recommend. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Poor quality control. I received this yesterday and finally had a chance to go through it today. I expected to receive perfectly square 3"x3" mirrors. Of the 100 mirrors 21 are chipped or so out of square that they are not usable at all. Of what is left, I am going to have to figure out a different thing to use them for than what I had planned on likely half of them because they have small divets from where they were cut, or are visually out of square. I do not know how many of the others are slightly out of square because I refuse to go through it one by one with a square at this point. I really needed them to be square and flaw free for what I wanted to use them for. The flaws came from when they were cut on all but two of them. Two had the corners shattered during shipping. I'm going to give it two stars because they were shipped quickly and the ones that are cut well are nice. This is a matter of quality control or poor descriptions. If you're selling a lot with flaws in it that clearly occurred when they were cut, you should tell the customer. There's also no excuse for how badly out of square a few of the pieces are. I do not recommend this product if you're needing square, perfectly cut mirrors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good scissors for kids. I can't speak for the "anti-microbial" properties of these scissors: I didn't run my own mad scientific lab study on them to determine their germ content. I think they stick that on there so the germaphobe parents out there will buy these.
I got these super cheap, as a way to eat up an amount on a purchase so I could get free shipping. I think I spent like a buck on these.
They work, they're nice. These are good scissors for the kids to use on construction paper and stuff. They have this kind of ridged edge on one of the handles, but I don't find that it's any help as far as getting a grip is concerned. I think a rubberized grip would have been nicer. But hey, it was a buck so who cares? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Super Fun For My Nephews. Hello,
This is my review for Christmas Washi Tape. Amazon lists this item as:
Crafty Rabbit Premium Washi Tape Set of 8 - Christmas Collection - Decorative Colorful Paper Masking Tape Rolls for DIY, Crafts, Scrapbooking, Calendar, Journal, Planner
This product is sold by Crafty Rabbit Company
MY USES AND PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:
My eight year old nephew is obsessed with washi tape. I was super happy to see this product because we had just been discussing that he wanted to get some washi tape that had a pattern to it. This fit the bill perfectly!
Even though it is July - - he and his brothers as soon as they saw it were super excited to dig into some Christmas Spirit fun!
He makes tons of stuff with this washi tape he typically YouTubes ideas and then drives his mom crazy by decorating everything and anything with washi tape!
The good thing is that this tape, although sticky, is not difficult to remove from walls, tables, people etc. It is easy to tear off, no need for sissors or anything sharp and is also non-toxic, which makes it a great craft idea for kids.
They had a blast making this and would love to try out additional patterns!
IN SUMMARY:
PROS:
1) Fun, Colorful Patterns
2) Non-Toxic
3) Easy to Reposition
4) Makes for a Great Kids Craft Idea
5) 100% Guarantee
CONS:
None that we could find.
They are excited to keep making new creations and loved using this fun Christmas Washi Tape!
I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my unbiased and honest review.
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Thanks! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Peefect brush for the beginning overly ambitious chalk painter. This brush was everything that I wanted my first chalk paint brush to be and more! It exceeded All my expectations. The petite size was perfect for eliminating fatigue and covering large areas with fewer Strokes. It was also amazingly easy and quick to clean. Long bristles made it easy to get into every nook and cranny. Figuring out a way to dry the bristles was a snap because of the handy leather strap attached to the brush. All I had to do was hang it up by the strap and the brush bristles dried in a few hours. My only area of concern and hesitation for buying a second blush was several loose bristles. Perhaps as my chalk painting technique gets a little more refined this will eliminate the problem. But for me as a beginner I saw several loose long bristles in my dry paint and a few more that I took out the paint jar as I was painting. The next time I buy another brush I'll be sure to remove or find a way to get rid of all those extra bristles beforehand. Overall great value and an excellent purchase. I would consider purchasing again! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for dressing up homemade lipbalm tubes. I've never used washi tape. I've seen it at the craft stores but just never had a need for it. I'm not gonna lie...I didn't know what to expect. I loved the vintage floral designs on this tape and figured I'd finally give washi tape a try. So happy I did! The tape itself is thin but very durable. Beautiful designs stand out from one another and they're so feminine. The adhesive part of the tape is sticky but it won't damage say a photo or paper but still sticks. I like that if I mess up, I can lift it up, adjust and re-apply and it's still sticky (some tapes because less and less sticky the more you do that and I hate when that happens!)
I make homemade lipbalm and didn't know what to put on the tubes so I tried the washi tape on them and now they're BEAUTIFUL! They look so much nicer now, ready to gift for any occasion. The tapes width is just perfect. I went over the tubes 3 times one under the other and didn't have to cut off any excess tape. I can't wait to gift my lip balms now. Exceptional quality washi tape. I don't know why I didn't try it sooner! This would be great on photos, handmade cards, all kids of crafts. Beautiful patterns. So worth a try! I'm happy I found it. Will need to order more!
***Please rate my review as "Helpful" if it helped you because it helps me too! :) Thanks! I received this product at a discount/free in exchange for an honest & unbiased review. My opinions are my own and were not influenced by the seller.*** | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
DOES NOT WORK OLD AND USELESS MUST BE DRIED UP AND VERY OLD TERRIBLE TERRIBLE TERRIBLE. THIS PAPER IS OLD AND DOES NOT WORK AT ALL I DEMAND THAT THIS COMPANY REVIEW THIS AND FIX THIS PROBLEM I EXPECT THAT I SHOUL RECIEVE ANOTHER 100PCS AT NO COST IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL IN THERMO COPIER AND TO HAND TRANSFER YOU HAVE TO USE A STEAMROLLER TO GET THE CARBON TO PASS TO THE NEXT PAGE ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS TO SELL THIS WHEN IT DOES NOT WROK CONTACTING THIS COMPANY NOW was promised a replacement order of a higher quality paper and I am still waiting this company tkes too long to da anything and the product they offer is just not acceptable if by some chance I receive this hiher quality paper I will update my review at that time | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
AWESOME PUNCH. YES, USE IT FOR YOUR A5, IT'S NOT HARD. This was a GREAT purchase. I have several planners from the UK and AUS. While many reviews say this is not good as an A5 punch, I disagree. There are several great videos on YouTube that explain quite clearly where to mark your punch (I marked mine with washi tape) so that you can take pre-cut a5 sheets, and punch them, one end at a time, for a perfect fit in your A5 filofax or Large Kikki-K planners. It is compact, light, of good quality, and WAY cheaper than the filofax punch, which runs upwards of $50 US. There is a "cheap" filofax compact punch, that fits in your planner, but that's exactly what it is. Cheap, and only punches one sheet at a time. This is a great, cheap alternative and the Prime availability is a plus. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for concept sculpting, and fast sculpts from-life. This is a fantastic clay for half-size portrait maquettes, fast concept sculpting, or speed sculpts from life (with a very sturdy armature support as it is very soft). This clay has a wonderful and unique quality that sets it apart from any other oil-based clay that I have used; somewhat like water-based clay, it is very freeing and very fast. It is best for creative concepting and fast from-life work as it is easy to adjust larger proportions quickly, and make big shifts in expression, etc. It can support some detail work with tools if you are advanced-level and deliberate with your actions.
For a larger or finely detailed work, another clay like Roma or Monster Clay would be better, but for rougher work this is an AMAZING and unique formula. If you come from water-based clay and want to start out with figures or portraits using reusable clay, it's great. It does feel a bit odd at first if you are used to other oil-based clays, but you can adapt quickly (especially if you have used Roma #1 or Chavant Professional).
Cons: It does have some smell (like all sulfur-based clays), but IMO I prefer the smell when compared to Roma or Chavant Professional. Just personal preference - some of my students don't like the smell. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
No no no do not buy this. This is complete crap. The sprayer nozzle wasn't creating a spray only a skinny stream. Brand new out of the wrapper! A pin thick stream. A steam that actually ate through the plastic I had protecting the seat hardware. So I turned it upside down to see if it was clogged and the entire sprayer mechanism broke and it got all over me, the garage the seat me it all a compete disaster that's going to cost a fortune to clean up. The seats were brand new out of the plastic warranty rewplacement seats that were red. Now they're destroyed. I don't know if I was sent an old stock can or what but I'm green, my garage is green and the seat is trashed. To buy this seat from the factory is over 200. And it's dye! So my clothes my arms my hands from the can exploding, I'm SOOOOO angry right now. Do not buy this crap. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Embossing Pens. I got this thinking I could fill in certain spots where the ink didn't fully adhere to the paper and it would still be able to grab onto the embossing powder. It doesn't work. Actually it makes it worse. What I have instead is a pen that bleeds through to the other side of the paper (making every single one I used absolutely useless) and worse, it doesn't attach itself to the powder. I purchased this set because of the brand. I have many things by Ranger and I have always been happy with every purchase. Until now. The pen is also more like a marker... so there is no fine detail. Just broad strokes and that also was an issue. I am better off with a Sharpie than this pen. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beware. Not as advertised
I received one package from the "box" I purchased. Beware as the same single package of leaves is sold at every Dollar Store in our area and I am sure it is sold in all of them for the same $1 price. I expected the "lot" amount for the price listed as a lot is equal to @ 12-14 packages depending on the manufacturer and the specific item. This item is not as described for the amount or pkg. misleading terminology is the same no matter how you weigh it describe it edit it or picture it. In this case they counted each leaf on a tiny branch of three leaves to a branch so you get 1/3 of what you expect to receive. I would have given 0 stars as the leaves look as fake as the description. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
disappointed. I was so disappointed with this product. I wish that Fiskars would have specified that the shape couldn't be used. I also wish I would have read reviews that noted this problem before I purchased. I buy punches for the shapes that it makes, not the windows...so, this is worthless to me. I bought the starter kit, which in itself was a disappointment because it comes with the windowmaker which is a punch I already had, but in order to buy the base and guide, I had to duplicate. So now I have two window sets, and three other punches that I can't really use. Fiskars really should put on the packaging that the shape is NOT useable. This also explains why I kept finding unused and re-taped boxes at various craft stores...I guess people have been returning them. OH WELL. Lesson learned. If you are planning to make windows then this product would be great for you...however, if you are looking for the shapes that you punch, this is not your product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A layer over my plaster sculpture strengthed it. I loved this. I am trying to make a pair of shoes for my husbands giant size 16 xxxxxwide feet which are further swollen from back problems. I decided to make an Alginate mold of his feet and filled it with plaster, to make a copy of his feet to use as a custom shoe last, around which to build his shoes. I had purchased this stuff because I wanted something moldable, durable, and waterproof when cured and air drying that I knew would stick to the plaster last well, as if it was part of it, in order to sculpt out a toe box on the plaster shoe last to give that extra half inch or so that you need at the end of a shoe to make it comfortable and to give it shape. I have used apoxie clay before in the distant past, so I already knew it was the only thing out there that would have that combination of qualities that I needed to get the job done, so I was so glad to find it still available on Amazon.
But, because my husbands feet are huge, I underestimated how much plaster I would need to fill the mold. I ended up using every bit of plaster I had purchased, and I had to water the plaster down more than I wanted to be able to stretch it to be able to do both feet before the Alginate molds deteriorated. The resulting copy of his feet were a bit more brital than I had expected. I was wondering if I would even be able to use them at all, or if I could find some epoxy based sealant to coat them up and strengthen them.
Apoxie to the rescue. I decided to go ahead and sculpt the apoxie sculpt toe box over the toes and just see what happens. It sculpted it up beautifully and smooth, and I was able to smooth it out to perfection by sticking my fingers in a bit of water to smooth it out as I went. I had much more apoxie left over than I expected, so I smoothed a thin layer of apoxie over the rest of the foot, filling in craters and supporting the brittle spots.
The apoxie cured overnight and the next morning it was perfectly cured and ready to be used, much faster than I thought it would. Rock hard, and I was even able to sand it s bit to get a few lumps I had left out. The best part is that the layer of Apoxie over the brittle areas are so strong now that I don't even need to use a sealer or anything to strengthen it any more.
Like I wouldn't drill or nail into my sculpture, because of the underlying plaster, but I would have no qualms about it if I had to do in the area just beyond the toe, where it is totally apoxie and no plaster at all. If the whole sculpture was made of apoxie, it would have been ideal.
Why can't y'all make some sort of epoxy based plaster, apoxie? Something that can be poured into molds. I'd love y'all forever.
Because it is black, it did a number on my hands. I happened to have an unused dollar store pumice stone, the kind people use for pedicures laying around, and that worked pretty good at helping me wash it off my hands. Also, I'm not sure if it would accept a lighter paint color very well, being black. It would probably need primer first. However, shoe lasts don't need to be pretty, so I'm ok without panting it. My husbands combination black apoxie and white plaster shoe lasts look like panda feet. :)
If you get some of this stuff, I suggest you get a $1 pumice stone or some heavy duty gritty hand cleaner to help you with cleanup afterwards. I would have been in trouble had I not had my pumice stone.
But apoxie is great, and I don't use it often, it's the best option for when a need for something clay-like, moldable, air drying, adhesive/sticking (as in, to add a good solid protrusion to an existing sculpture or item) and waterproof for a project. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Don't bother -- just junk. It was just perfect for my need. But then after about 10 pages one of the plungers stopped working. Adding insult to injury, it failed in the down position. This means that you cannot insert your page and punch two holes and turn it punch it again. I never put more than 4 pages to be punched in and you will note they claim 6 page capacity.
I contacted the seller about this problem, asking for a replacement and have not received any response. NOT ACCEPTABLE!
Paper punches were designed decades ago, this is not new technology. There is no reason every paper punch is not perfect now.
I am very disappointed because it could have been perfect. As a preacher and public speaker, I like the 8 inch notebooks to hold notes. They fit my hands better. Now to find another one! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Smells bad, cracks. I really wanted to like it. I bought it to make some diffusers (essential oils) out of it. The smell right out of the box is VERY strong. The clay itself is nice to work with, I had no trouble molding it. I dried some, and baked some (to test) in the oven for a few hours at lowest settings (170 degrees).
As some said - the result is very fragile, and seems to crumble/stain all the time. I cannot varnish/seal it, because I want to infuse it with oil. Unfortunately, the smell of the clay overpowers everything, even on the dry items.
Smaller/thin details crumble away, and even just slide off the top. I am Still trying to make figurines at least (to seal and paint), and see it if works for that, at least.
But this clay definitely did not work for my original project (diffusers/drawer freshners) because of the smell. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Exactly what my wife wanted. My wife loved this product. She leads crafts for a MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group and also runs a little side business where people have hired her to make wedding invitations, graduation announcements, personalized greeting cards, etc.
This punch is easy to use with paper or card stock and produces a perfectly rounded corner adding a little elegant touch to her projects. I had wavered on whether I should get a larger rounder (this product is the "small") but this turned out to be just what she wanted, its just enough to soften the edges without taking a huge chunk off the corner.
She would certainly recommend this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It added pizzazz to my artwork . Using these decorative tapes was a nice way to spice up some art projects I periodically work on. I used them to fill out a collage I was working on with some fresh ideas....created mini picture frames and posted photos on my board. It made for a nice contrast and departure from my normal method of creating art. There were six in this pack...very beautiful and regal in its design. I loved the fact that some were sheer/see through because it added a dimension of elegance to my work in my opinion (the reason I picked this color scheme was for its air of sophistication, as opposed to a more "childlike" variety). You have to be very careful when placing this tape on your art projects because once you've taped it down you won't be able to reposition it....it sticks to the paper and will ruin if you try and lift it up. It's pretty paper thin, but well worth that extra "umph" that it adds to your work.
DISCLAIMER: I received this product at a discount in exchange for honest and unbiased feedback. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Truly amazing glue. I am an avid in paper craft projects and this glue, of the many (I mean MANY) that I have tried, this is the one I use always! Does not buckle, dries quickly and sets almost instantly and that is what I need the most, for it to set quickly! Hot glue gets to thick for some of the extremely fine details and this is perfect!
I use the metal tip that can be purchased separately and do suggest to use it if afraid of using too much. I also use this on my hand to glue really delicate thin cuts.
When it does build it, it peels right off your fingers, without hurting or needing to use chemicals, just a paper towel, warm water and soap for the built on but I normally rub my fingers together and wipe them off on a damp cloth and it is gone! Can't say that about other glues out there!
If you are wanting to a good glue that sets quickly and dries nice on paper or photo's, I suggest only using Art Institute Glue! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I did not expect the results to be so beautiful! I did research on this product before I . I did not expect the results to be so beautiful! I did research on this product before I bought it and it was all true, the good and the bad. The bad being it is glass and once the glue dries, it can feel really rough. I wore disposable gloves and did not have any big problems. The only problem was the diamond dust would eventually puncture the tip of the fingers on the gloves. I may have gone through more disposable gloves than I normally do but it is so worth it!! Even with dim light the diamond dust picks up the light and sparkles like crazy. It is better than any and I mean any glitter I have used. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Exactly what i needed. The reviews for this product are mixed so I was nervous, but I received exactly what was described in the product description. 3 hole punches, 3 different shapes (star, heart, circle) the star & heart are 3/16" and the circle is 1/4" punches. No, they aren't fancy and once you empty the punches you have to wiggle the catcher until it clicks shut.
But I needed these for my children to use for listening activities and learning games. My nicer hole punches are too hard for them to punch--it's a struggle--these ones they can use without assistance. My 4 year old was so excited he could do it himself. My almost 3 year old still needed some help the first few times until he figured out his fine motor skills and where to hold the punch. (In the back not the middle.)
One major pro is that the punch catcher (once clicked) shuts super tightly so none of the punches shake out as a child lifts ithe puncher vertically. :) Not all punchers are like that. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Upsetting how little you get vs. how much it costs - I should get into the Bean Bag pellet business, wow. Upsetting how little you get vs. how much it costs, and I'm sure this goes for other brands of pellets as well.
Listen, I'm no expert on this but I foresaw having to fill (from scratch) a photographic bean bag for newborn photography and saw it came without the pellets. Let me research how much this will cost exactly. I was blown away by the fact that bean bag chairs (new) range from $30-$150. So, why would filling your own cost $300 (the price of the bag was $70 on top of that)?
I'm not good with measuring by volume and such, so flame me all you want. I'm more of a visual learner, and 5lbs sounded like a lot, but these pellets are really small and heavier than cheaper pellets made of Styrofoam, further increasing how many you'd have to buy. So, as I eyeball this job, about 50-100lbs are going to be needed to fill my beanbag.
ALAS, I'm very clever. I went on a site that begins with C and ends with raigslist and found a guy selling a beanbag chair for $10, because, well whatever (and it smells like cigarettes), so $10, and I got, again eyeballing it, pretty much 70% of the new beanbag filled. $10. I swear on my mother.
I'm not a shill or anything, I'm sure other company's pellets which go for $25+ give you just as much or less. I'm not spending time or money trying it out, my buying an old beanbag workaround worked, and I may just return these: they fit in the palm of my hand for God's sake, $21... I can't fill the bottom of my 55gallon fish tank with this amount of pellets (not that I would, just trying to give you some perspective). And on top of that, 5lbs x 10 more bags of these = a 50lbs beanbag chair?
Maybe I missed the point as I see it has other good uses like for blankets and pillows, that's great and I commend their ability to help people and kids in other reviews, but excuse me for pointing out that the very title of this product is "BEAN BAG FILL" ... stress the words BEAN and BAG.
Photo evidence:
Photo 1: Product vs. Bag I need to fill = YIKES
Photo 2: Stinky old bean bag purchased for $10 vs. Bag I need to Fill = GOOD CHOICE! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for projects with young children. This caddy set is fantastic for craft projects with a group of kids, or for in-class at a preschool. The cups fit perfectly into the base, but I was particularly impressed that even separated from the base, the cups are sturdy and do not fall over as the scissors are grabbed and returned. The colors on the handles are bright and consistent. The ruler feature on the blade is interesting, but I'm not sure if it's particularly useful for the target age group. And I didn't quite understand the spot where you can customize each pair of scissors with a name - trying to remove the tiny cover and insert a tiny slip of paper with a name took more time than it was worth. Far simpler to just write a child's name with a Sharpie on the blade itself. Overall, though, these are quality scissors and offer up a ton of potential for projects with young children! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Only If You Can't Anything Else. Interestingly, the tape is difficult to peel up; however, the tape is not quite sticky enough. I attempted to tape some plastic toy soldiers to a piece of paper and the soldiers just slipped on out. This tapes rips nicely and creates that ripped edge you look for in a washi tape, but because is hard to peel up from the roll, the tape easily rips vertically (along the roll) and it takes several minutes with steady hands to make the tape right again. I've had better washi tape. I think I'll stick with those brands and skip Darice for now. This was a cheaper alternative for what I was looking for and what I needed it for. It sort of got the job done, but not quite. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Colors on photos are not the actual colors. I ordered 01 (gold), 04 (dark red), 10 (forest green), 19 (brown) and 20 (silver). The shipping time is not bad. The product photos need improvement though. 01 looks brown but it is actually an antique gold color. 04 dark red and 10 forest green look similar in person. 20 silver was the biggest surprise. I thought it was some sort of oatmeal color because the spool in my hand is pewter silver. 19 is a very dark chocolate like brown, almost blackish.
I was taken aback by the color discrepancy. If you do sewing or crafting you know how it feels. However, they are still pretty colors, a couple of them just not what I had pictured.
The thread quality seems to be decent and the size accurate. I am looking forward to start learning micro macrame using these cords. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The Perfect Amount of Creepy. I can't even begin to describe how perfect these eyeballs were!! I used them as part of my office desk decorations for Halloween, and they were a huge hit! All of my coworkers were so impressed at how creepy and real the eyeballs looked. I ended up gluing them in the center of some fake red peonies and placed them in an old root beer bottle - giving it an old-vintage feel. The eyeballs were extremely easy to work with and the hot glue I used didn't damage them in any way. They were the perfect size - 26mm spot on. The irises are wonderfully clear and vivid, with just enough shine to make them life-like. I'm definitely coming back for more next Halloween! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
NEW FAN. I've recently become an avid fan of colored duct tape. Amazon's $3 price was the first reason I was drawn to trying out this idea of mine to color and cover cardboard shapes I'd been cutting out. I enjoy making standees and large party decor from cutting cardboard into shapes of anything. To add brilliant color, to keep them from getting damaged, and for long lasting storage and re-use, I began covering them with appropriate colored duct tape. WOW! What a difference it makes in the quality look of cardboard designs. Painting cardboard has not been ideal in my experience, nor gluing colored paper so much, but when I made a 5' x 4' tall wave as a backdrop for an Under the Sea party and used varying shades of turquois, sea blue, and seafoam green across the bottom and white for the waves at the top, it turned out amazing. My 9' x 8' cardboard ship that took up an entire wall as an awesome backdrop for photos and theme related decor came alive when I covered with dark brown duct tape for the ships wood, white for the 8 sails, this awesome blue, a red, and one turquois flags that 'flew' at the top. The 3' tall anchor I covered with this blue also and it 'popped' when placed by the brown and white of the ship. The 5' x 4' submarine I covered with yellow duct tape, using black and silver as needed to look realistic. The duct tape is perfect for a shiny, protected, colorful decoration. I also bought the 3" wide plain silver duct tape to cover the entire backs against any possible water damage and long term storage. The tape on the cardboard makes them more sturdy, and adds vibrant color better than you can imagine. I'm a huge fan and have so many colors now that I've organized them onto a tension rod above a shelf inside the cabinet. Great for any craft project needing spruced up with color and sturdy protection. Highly recommend. Scotch brand works great and has many colors to offer. Even printed ones. Walmart has a few of the colors also, at the $3 price, but Amazon had the few colors I needed that I couldn't find cheap at Walmart. Plus, the inner cardboard ring the tape is on quickly became ship dungeon shackles for the kids, so I saved all the used up rolls for that purpose for the game. They're thick, firm, and great quality for actual play, and easily colored with a small piece of duct tape (perfect width of course) made great distinction for teams. Love the stuff! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not a rubber brayer... you get what you pay for. It does the job in a pinch, but I had thought this was a rubber brayer. Instead, it's a hard plastic, which doesn't really do its job if you're working on anything that isn't completely flat (think layers of papered mod podge). I have to use my fingers to really smooth things out after mod podging them. When brayering, it also slightly pulls on the glue and dries bumpy if you don't smooth it out with your fingers. I do like the fact that it comes with the additional tool. Maybe it's best if you use the brayer for the initial coating of glue, then the second tool to smooth out the bubbles. Be careful not to tear it though. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
We're happy with the pen. I bought this pen mostly to see if my husband and I would enjoy pyrography enough to warrant getting a higher end model so we weren't expecting something with all the bells and whistles. That being said, weve sat down with it every chance weve had this week and weve enjoyed every minute of it. I posted a picture of what weve been able to do so far and were pretty confident that it would be worth getting a higher end model now that weve had an intro into the medium. In the meantime, in order to take advantage of a promotion that was offered to us were leaving a review.
Pros:
-While its not the cheapest pyrography pen out there it, it does come with quite a few of those bells and whistles I mentioned earlier at a fair price.
-Included in the kit were great documentation explaining not only the care of the pen, its tips, and your fingertips but also an overview on pyrography and how to get started with it.
-Lots of different tips. Its just fun to try new ones out whenever we sit down with it again
-Variable temperature that well probably take advantage of at some point.
Cons:
-The handle is a little awkward with the overall length of the pen and shortness of cord.
-It gets pretty warm after a solid period of use but Im really not sure whether to put this on the pros or cons list because it does take a while.
-So far hand tightening has not kept the tips tight for long. The included instructions do say that you can use pliers to tighten the tips up to 1/16th of a turn more and that could keep them tight but at the risk of overtightening, which could fuse the tip into the pen for good.
-Waiting for it to cool down between changing tips is a bore.
Summary:
My husband and I are happy with it and were actually leaving a review this soon after purchasing so we can get another of these pens from a promotion we received. Ive posted a picture of what my husband and I were able to do in about 5 hours overall. Well also update this review as things change, but were happy enough with it so far that were excited for the next one to arrive. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
the badges fell off and left a horrible clump of hard glue where the badges were once . Well, just in case you are still considering wasting your money on this product, DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT. This product did not work. I purchased this product thinking it was the miracle I needed to place badges on my daughter's girl scout vest. A total mess, the badges fell off and left a horrible clump of hard glue where the badges were once placed. I rarely ever write reviews but this product is totally worthless and I am upset about the clumps of hard mess it left on my daughter's vest. If there is anything nice to be said about this product, it's the fact that I was able to pry off some of the hard mess but not all. ZERO STARS... Amazon should really stop selling this product; false advertisement it doesn't do what it's marketed to do. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Skyland Snowflake Punch around the page - not quite as pictured. I am a HUGE Martha Stewart paper punch fan. I love how easy they are to use. I received the skyland snowflake "deep edge" punch as a Christmas gift so I asked for the same style in the punch "around the page" for my birthday in January. While it is a pretty punch, its not as pictured on the box. The punch is not nearly as detailed at the picture shows (the center or each snowflake is just a dot) and I don't even think it looks like a snowflake - more like lacy trim. (In my photo my punched paper is in black - notice the difference from the box which is pink and red)
I give most of her punches 5 stars since they work well (for me) and don't get jammed...I would have asked for a different punch if I'd have know how this one really looks...and while one of the photos on the ad does show it looking like mine does - it wouldn't always load for me -- and I was hoping I'd get what was on the box.
I also have the snow flurry punch around the page and would rank it 4.5 stars since it works great and what you see is what you get....plus, you get snowflake confetti to use in another project | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I am not sure if there are different sizes of . I am not sure if there are different sizes of this mold being sent out after reading some of the reviews and questions, but I just completed a soap recipe with a lye and oil total of 48.41 ounces. This does not include 2 ounces of fragrance oils and another 0.25 ounces of sodium lactate. This filled the mold very close to the top (maybe 1/8" from it) after it had been propped up on both sides by books. After converting the ounces to pounds, the mold I received is currently holding a little over 3 pounds of soap. I hope this helps for those out there trying to figure out if this is a 2 pound or 3 pound mold. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It cuts like NOBODY's business. Yes, it cuts like NOBODY's business. Sharp, pinpoint beam, too. I added a Laser Kill Switch on the cover door (a spring-loaded micro-switch in series with the Laser Power Button) so it kills the laser when opened 1/2 inch. It needed a touch up on the laser mirror calibration, but that was it. The thing is built like a TANK. Steel case, and the software works well after I figured out how to cut an outline. Lots of Videos on YouTube for it (thankfully). BE CAREFUL. THIS IS A PROFESSIONAL LASER Engraver and can BLIND YOU quite easily. If the material is very shiny (reflective)... SKIP IT. Don't risk it. Good for wood (thin Aircraft-grade 1/16" plywood) , leather, cardboard, foam, most organic materials. Way better than I expected for the price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very satisfied so far. Very satisfied with the outcome - I've used this for one set of pieces so far, and the colors were vibrant and pretty much true to the color tiles in the description (although the final colors are significantly richer than the appearance of the glazes in the bottles). The final colors we got are likely darker than they would appear if used on on a lighter clay, since these were applied to a red/terracotta clay body. Glazes were brush - applied to the recommended 3 coat covering (although 2 good coats would actually have sufficed) and fired to approximately cone 06 (~1000 deg. C).
The pictures give idea of the colors before and after firing - haven't tried them all, but very happy with the outcome so far! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Modeling Clay!! - Not a Toy. First of all, I wouldn't call this a toy (like other review). This is more of a professional modeling clay. When I sand this material for fine finish, it produces very fine sand dust. Even if this is 'safer' than other material, It doesn't seem very healthy to inhale. I wouldn't work with this material without proper fan ventilation and/or work grade mask.
The seller should move this to 'Art and Craft' section.
Overall, it's great modeling clay. I find it a little too soft in the first 15 minutes or so. It was hard to keep the shape in place as it's cured (pulled down by gravity).
Once it's cured, it's solid! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
make sure your mold material is compatible with your model material (including anything you might have used to coat/seal it) or. Careful what you read in these reviews. Many of the reviewers likely a) did not read the instructions, b) read and ignored the instructions or c) didn't understand the composition of the material from which their models were constructed.
This is an entry direct from the instruction sheet:
"Curing Inhibition: Avoid using items that contain sulfur such as masking tape, clays and latex gloves or soap which contains
stearates. Avoid direct contact with artist or craft paints that contain chromium, copper or black pigment. In addition, avoid
contact with water, peroxides and alcohols as these items can inhibit silicone rubber from curing."
I use sulfur-free oil-based monster clay with no sealer. There are zero issues with curing. If their models contained anything that might retard or inhibit curing...well....they'd end up with the sticky mess they described. The moral of the story is this: make sure your mold material is compatible with your model material (including anything you might have used to coat/seal it) or you'll waste your money. Ask the vendor if you are not sure. And don't leave negative comments or low ratings when it's clearly user error not a product defect.
My only issue...it's a bit on the expensive side for a one pound kit. And one pound of material at the density of silicone rubber is only good for very small molds. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent, super sharp, high quality, TITANIUM, stay sharp and so comfortable to use. Excellent scissors that are super sharp and high quality. I previously owned another pair which I paid $11 for by themselves, so getting two pair at less than I paid for the one pair....no brainer. We all love them and use them so much, and this is the only pair of scissors anyone in the house will use, and they continually come up missing, so I decided it was time to buy more. I have used them to cut paper, hair, cardboard, those impossible plastic blister packs that everything seems to be packaged in these days, garden shears, sewing, and I've even used them as kitchen shears to cut up meat. They cut excellently through small bones and tendons and I throw them right in the dishwasher (opened of course) and clean them. They can go from cutting paper or bones and still be sharp enough when it's time to cut hair, which is the ultimate test of scissors. They're made of titanium so they hold a razor sharp edge much, much better than plain stainless steel. They don't rust in the dishwasher either. Love these and HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend. And the handles are so very comfortable and ergonomically designed! You can't tell by the photos, but from the view shown on the product page, you only see one side of the handles. As you turn them, the way the curve is shaped changes and just fits your hand perfectly. Very well made, quality product, and you won't be disappointed, I promise! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Engraving. The tool works fine. Note that the cutting tip is the important 'business end' of this tool. It is supplied with a general purpose point tip, great for writing your name on something. But you can put any tip in there you want--and it will make a difference. You can buy other Dremel tips or make your own. You can easily reshape the provided tip into a more traditional engraving style. By the way the packaging states that the tool is made by Bosch in Mexico for Dremel. It's a bit loud, pretty much like all electric engravers though. If you want depth to your engraving the tool can do it, you just have to repeatedly go over (and over, and over) your design. The variable stroke length does help but frankly doesn't make a large difference in most metals and you give up some tool control on the higher settings. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This worked pretty well, I guess. This worked pretty well, I guess. I have a leather recliner that my cat likes to sit on top of, but it rocks every time she jumps off, thus making her extend her claws and try to latch on. The headrest area was ripped up pretty bad. I used the white stuff to "glue" it back down, and then tried my best to color match to touch up. It was a pretty large area though. It kind of looks like I used mud to put it on, and then let it dry that way. None of the little scraps of leather matched my grain to make it look legit. The chair looks better than it was, so ultimately, it is worth the money, as it was inexpensive. Not a perfect match on color and certainly not on texture. To someone who was just glancing at the chair, they might not notice it. We keep a blanket over it now to avoid the cat recreating the problem. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great letters for a child's room. I bought the letters to spell out my son's name (JOSHUA) and I am very happy with my purchase. Most of the craft letters sold online are either particle board, plastic, or if they're wood, they don't have a nice beveled edge like these do. Add to the fact that each of these letters are only $5 each, you have a really nice value.
A word of advice though, is that a couple of the letters required a small amount of hand sanding to smoothen burs where the wood was cut. These are probably mass produced in a factory somewhere, so you'll want to take a little bit of time to clean them up when you get them. Also, they come with no type of mounting hardware. Any kind of wall mount will work to secure these. Since I knew about both of these before buying them, neither are enough to lower my rating to 4 stars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
What an upgrade. I received this (single pen version) as a Christmas gift to replace the very basic burner I started with...WOW what a difference!! I LOVE this machine. The temperature control is amazing...precise and nearly instantaneous...no more waiting! It also holds its heat well, unlike my first burner that couldn't keep up with continued use. Also wonderful is the pen...much easier to hold than my old unit, and now I'm able to write lettering with ease. My burning now is so smooth! This burner was also packaged very well and came with lots of extras and a useful and thorough (and much appreciated) instruction manual. Even the pen holder is a better, safer design. Overall, I'm super happy with this and feel its built to last me a long time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Imo... not worth it. This machine warped the cutting plates really bad. I thought that it may have been user error, so I bought a new set of plates. I verified and reverified that I was doing it correctly. Same thing happened on the first time through, and it was not subtle! I understand the plates get cut up pretty good with use, but my goodness. My dies will actually slide off from the hump in the middle. I am probably going to toss it into the storage pile and just go buy something else.
Also, I have yet to have a need for the bigger size. If you don't know that you need the plus, just go for the regular and save some money.
Perhaps, I just got a defective one. I have not heard of anyone else having an issue.
*Update* Contacted Sizzix. This has been an issue for others as well. Thinner more intricate dies are allegedly the culprit for this. In order to minimize the warping, it is recommended to rotate the plate often and where you place the die. I am not sure this would have helped me since it happened on the first try, but perhaps it will help someone else. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Super awesome fun. I was looking to purchase InstaMorph after watching some videos on YouTube, but I found that per ounce, Plasty Craft is a much better deal, and it works EXACTLY the same.
Plus its really easy to work with once you figure out some tricks. When I was reading the reviews on InstaMorph, I came across these useful tips and I thought Id share them here:
Recommendations:
1) Stretch out leftover pieces so they're not too solid - this speeds up re-melting later on.
2) Get the little container first unless you definitely have something in mind. I bought the 28 oz to start and despite using it quite a bit, I have barely made a dent - as mentioned, you re-use any leftovers.
3) You can also use it as a glue. When it's heated to the clear state (160F) it is very sticky.
4) Make your parts in sections. When done, you can dip in hot water to melt the surface and then stick the sections together.
5) When making pieces, keep a hot bath (pot on stove) and a cold bath (Ice water) so you can soften/harden easily
6) Put a thermometer in your hot bath and try to keep it at 150-160
7) Don't forget that you can carve, drill, cut, and even tap the material once it's cooled
8) Be patient! There's definitely a learning curve to making good parts.
I noticed a lot of people were frustrated with InstaMorph because it would cool quickly, which made it tricky to shape. Really take note to the #5 recommendation. I just softened Plasty Craft as many times as it took to get the perfect shape, and it wasn't difficult at all.
Its actually turned out to be a great gift as well! This is my new go-to Mothers Day and Fathers Day gift!
So for the exact same product as InstaMorph and ThermoMorph, why pay more when you can get more product for less?
No reason. No reason at all. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sharp. I tried staining the handle on this knife, but the birch didn't want to take the stain, evenly. It looked pretty awful. Take that into consideration before you stain.
The laminated steel blade comes scary sharp.
The only slight disappointment I had was that the blade will fold, occasionally, while carving. I've played with microbevels, and they eliminate this problem. But in really hard woods, the acute zero edge appears to be worth the extra maintenance. Ten minutes of repair/honing for every couple hours of easier carving seems like a good tradeoff.
I try to avoid any aggressive slicing motions through the wood. The edge seems to hold together much better when used only for push cuts. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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