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Great 3D pen. I've seen these things for awhile and thought they were the neatest things! I am so grateful I got the opportunity to try one out! It took a bit of time to get a technique down to using this awesome tool (as any new tool would be). It worked amazingly though! I am not home, but when I get there, I will upload pictures to prove how awesome this is! Being a crafter, the possibilities are endless with this Lay3r 3D pen! I ended up making a few small items, but will eventually try to muster up the courage to try something bigger and awesome. It comes with 3 colors (white, black and blue) but I will be researching soon to see about replacement filaments. I love this fun tool and would recommend to anyone. I will warn that this takes a lot of time and patience to conquer, so if you're up for the challenge it's great!
I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great quality airbrush for great price. I use this airbrush for painting miniatures (Warmachine, Warhammer, etc) and larger scale model kits. I'd never used an airbrush before, so I did a lot of research before buying anything. This model has the three things that were most important to me -- dual action, internal mix, gravity feed. I also like that it comes with three needles and tips. When painting minis, I use the smallest needle. When applying gloss varnish or basecoating larger models, the next size up works great. I haven't tried the biggest needle yet, though it would probably be good for painting terrain/dioramas.
The airbrush is very easy to assemble and disassemble for cleaning. This was a big plus for me, as I was very intimidated at the prospect of having to take this thing apart and put it back together again. The instruction manual doesn't help much, but there are some good tutorials for this airbrush on YouTube. Just be careful with the needle! It is incredibly delicate.
The only issue I've had is that the trigger sometimes sticks a bit when you press it down. I read of this problem in other reviews, and some even suggest how to file down a couple pieces to fix the problem. I haven't attempted this yet, but I might. However, the sticking trigger isn't really a big deal at all. Hasn't affected my painting, as far as I can tell.
One thing to note -- the hose that comes with this airbrush didn't fit with the regulator on my air compressor (and the hose that came with the air compressor didn't fit with the airbrush). I just brought the hose and regulator to a hardware store and they found the right adapter. I guess whether you have this problem will depend on what compressor you get, but in the end it was only a $2 problem.
In the end, this is a great airbrush. It feels very durable and it will be a LONG time before my skills exceed the capabilities of the airbrush. If you're looking for a quality airbrush that will work the way you want and last a long time, but don't want to pay the high prices for an Iwata, this is the way to go! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
YES! Totally worth it. This is the 2nd of this series (may not be an actual series but there are 4 or so of them that look like the could be) and I have enjoyed it SO much! I got the unframed since 1) I just didn't like the look of the one it comes with, 2) the frame it comes with looks kinda sheap, 3) It's 1/2 the price. The set comes with the folded canvas, a large legend in case you get lost (and you will), a magnifying card (you SO need it!!!), all the paints, 2 adequate brushes, and a color sample of your end product.
I didn't run out of any paint of any color before finishing but a couple of them were a near thing. I did end up ordering a set of decent paint brushes since the detail in this one is minuscule in some places. I spent hours most every night for a month or so working on this, anyone that says they finished it in one night, sorry, I seriously doubt that. It was great to just lose myself in it and watching it come together.
Some folks have mentioned that some of the colors are odd and I agree, before finishing, but the way they come together at the end makes them less so.
I've already ordered 2 more and can't wait to get started. I'd love to see more like these, I'd definitely get them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Silhouette Cameo..Take crafting to a whole new level..you'll love it. My husband bought me this for a Christmas present (after Christmas ) as I've wanted one for years but didn't want to spend the money. Also, there are a couple different machines on the market and if your like me, you want to get the most bang for your buck, I looked at the competitors machine, but I didn't think it offered the same freedom as the silhouette cameo, as some are limited to cartridges, or have to be connected to the Internet to run, with the cameo, once you have your images on your computer your free to create, and the designs you buy are yours to keep forever, not "just as long as you subscribe". There are also other options to upgrade your software for even more creative freedom. Being disabled, I'm limited on my hobby choices. I had always done a lot of crafts, but mobility issues has made even the simplest cutting Projects difficult, and let's face it they never look perfect. That being said....I absolutely LOVE this machine. It's everything I was hoping for and more. It has really brought joy back into my crafting time, and This is a great bundle, as you get 2 blades, 2 mats, the pens and the $25. SiL store card! All you need is some paper or vinyl and you're ready to go. Bb It's a bit intimidating when you first pull it out of the box, but once you get it all set up, ( just plug in a few cords and connect it to your computer) you get 100 free designs from Silhouette to get you started creating and that wonderful $25. Store card to buy whatever designs your heart desires.. The software is easy enough to navigate, but there are lots of videos online that can help you with everything from setting up your machine and registering to making vinyl Designs for your own T-shirts. It's great for scrapbooking or You can make your own Birthday, Anniversary, cards using card-stock or you can get vinyl and decorate everything ...inside and out!! Make your own wall decorations for kids rooms, for a fraction of the cost, personalize ALL your family's things, from clothes to water bottles, walls, mirrors, tiles, the possibilities are endless. I could go on and on, but the bottom line is you will not regret buying this machine, it's well worth the money as you will get endless hours of enjoyment, whether crafting for personal use, or starting a home based business. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Even though I did love it I decided to go back to the Cricut . My first cutting machine was the first Cricut and after a while I switched to a different cutting machine. Even though I did love it I decided to go back to the Cricut and purchased the Explore Air and do not regret it. I love the Cricut machines. Cutting is very precise and even with designs that are very intricate the cutting is flawless. I love to design and cut paper projects and even with the most small and detailed designs the Cricut has done a spectacular job each time. No more fear of messing up the last sheet of designer paper.
Great product and will recommend it to any one looking into purchasing a hobby cutting machine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Non-Erasable Marker. This marker makes a very white, very nice line when you write/draw with I on something that's been chalkboard painted. But, when you want to "erase" the words or drawing, you can't. When I purchased this I saw another reviewer mentioned they had no problem getting the marker off of chalkboard paint using a Magic Eraser, and knowing how well those work in general, I bought the marker. No amount of scrubbing with a regular sponge, Magic Eraser, any number of cleaning sprays would make a dent in the white marker words/drawings. I ended up buying chalkboard paint and so far two coats of it still haven't covered up the marker. In short: if you're looking for a great, bright, white permanent marker--this is the one for you. If you want something that you can erase from chalkboard paint--do NOT buy this marker! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Make sure to buy LOTS of crayons to go with this toy. This is a lot of fun! Kids love it. . . but I (adult) like it too! Its very easy to use. Lots of safety features built-in. The cost is not crazy expensive either, though you will need 4 AA batteries. All of the letters of the alphabet are included, plus fourteen icons. Two expansion packs are offered. One is for Jumbo Crayons, and the other is the Numbers Expansion pack with gives numbers for both jumbo and standard size crayons. . . and a few more icons.
The only negative thing is that you have to unwrap the crayons (device included) so you might not be using them as actual crayons after youve written on them. But crayons are inexpensive, and you can use them to decorate packages, etc. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Versatile set of colored pencils, nice variety of colors. I purchased these for my manga loving teenager who likes to draw. The leads are soft and produce lovely smooth color without breakage. The sharpen well on a traditional old-school pencil sharpener, or the special sharpener I got from the art store. I've purchased this product at a discount for my honest and unbiased opinion. My daughter has had nothing but good things to say about them and they have now lasted her for a couple of months. Given she's a feisty teenager she has given me her opinion in great detail. They are great for any budding artist. She only likes one other set better because of the round case they come in that is easy to carry in her backpack. She keeps this set on her dresser for her drawing at home. She will sometimes touch up her work that she did at school with these once she gets home. I personally wouldn't purchase them for adult coloring and would probably opt for a cheaper more known brand but they definitely produce a better color than "everday" brand colored pencils. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Hard to find the source to purchase this paint, but very satisfied with the product. Apparently the ingredients in this paint, Quinacridone Gold, have become very hard to get, thus making a retail source hard to find. But after a many pronged Google search, I found it on Daniel Smith's website, ordered it, and it was delivered within a few days. However when I opened the box, the product they sent was not what I had ordered. I contacted them by email immediately, received a very gracious response within 12 hours and the end of the story is that I now have the correct product and have used it to glaze an oil painting. The results are all I had hoped for, so I am very pleased. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
MY Grand Daughter Loved This. I bought this for my grand daughter for Christmas as she has an interest in drawing and because she is 12 wanted a professional sketch pad. While I don't know much about sketching or sketch pads, she was very happy with this pad and began using it immediately. I liked the size in that it was not so large it would be awkward for her when she draws and this worked perfectly. There is a lot of paper for her to use, and from what I hear she is using it a lot. I would recommend this product for young artists, or anyone looking for a sketch pad. Happy with product and seller. Thank you Amazon and Strathmore Paper for making my grand daughter so happy with this pad. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Hairs continuing to fall out after about 2 months. . With most brands that I've purchased, I would experience hairs falling out for the first week or so, then eventually all of the loose hairs would be out and I would be able to use my brushes with no problem. I've had these brushes for almost 2 months now and I still have at least 2 hairs fall out on every one of my pieces. (I make 9" x 5.5" wooden signs) What that tells me is that it's not an issue that there are some loose hairs that did not touch the glue like most brands, but that the glue is just not strong enough to hold the hairs in. The brushes are the perfect sizes. The largest brush is about the size of an adult's palm, which is perfect for larger projects. And the smallest is perfect for getting into corners on furniture. I feel that these brushes will have to be replaced somewhere around 10 months of usage and I'm looking for something a little more permanent. I really wanted this brand to work out because of the awesome price and perfect sizes, but I will not be purchasing this brand again. It's not worth all of the correction because of pulling hairs out and they're just going to have to be replaced too quickly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Really enjoy the creativity you can do with this 3D Pen. I purchased this pen in hopes of trying my hand at 3D drawing. This pen did not disappoint! I was able to draw both on paper as well as in 3D style up in the air. This pen was very easy to use and came in a great purple color. One of these greatest features of this pen was the LCD screen. I was able to see important settings of my pen very easily. I also enjoyed the way the pen felt in my hand. I was able to draw some complex figures due to the sleek design of the pen and was even able to do a few without my hand cramping even in the slightest. It was very easy to use for the first time. I turned it on and was ready to go soon after. The heat is adjustable and then keeps me from burning myself when it gets too warm. It was amazing to watch my figures come out of a pen at a high temperature and then harden to create wonderful 3D drawings. I still have them and so far there are no signs of wear in the plastic. They are holding their shape as well. I enjoy that you can purchase different colors of plastic filament as well for this pen. This way, I can add color to my more complex drawings and scribbles. I am very excited to keep using this pen as I get more experienced with it. I am a beginner and it was perfect for me. However, I assume it would be great for someone who is well experienced as well. It came with absolutely everything I needed to start and I did not have to purchase anything extra to begin drawing. It is the complete package in a 3D pen!
Disclaimer: I did receive this product at a discount in exchange for a fair and honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fun way to relax. Just started this tonight. It's my first PBN kit.
My first impression is a little disappointment because parts of the monkey are pre-filled in gray on the canvas. The picture looks like you will be completely painting him in black. I may buy some extra black to cover those gray spaces. You'll also want to buy another set of brushes because the large areas will take forever with the 3 that they provide in the kit.
One of the paint pots has a blank sticker on it - so I have no clue what number that one is supposed to be. It looks really dark blue, almost black. Maybe I'm supposed to use that to cover the gray areas??
On the plus side - It's really fun so far and I'm excited to see how it turns out. I like having the canvas stretched on a frame. It makes it easier to turn it so that I can paint inside the lines. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Dont be lazy cut your own, buy the other complicated dies. I wanted this so bad and its just not worth the cost to buy these, you waste material, don't be lazy and just use your ruler, you still cut upto 6 layers with a good blade, you don't have to worry about fabric fitting, its kinda a pain in the butt. I also find you have to have room for the machine. The other templates are great, strips and squares are a waste of money and i spend over a 1000 on all of this and now wish I hadn't. Just use your rulers for strips and squares. You have to have the fabric cut to lay on it and why not just go ahead and cut with your rotary. I do love accuquilt but think long and hard about the trips, squares, so much faster to cut your self with your long 36 inch ruler, less waste of fabric. Buy the other dies that are harder to cut. Keep in mind anything square, retangle,diamonds, strips you can cut yourself and buy those wonderful flower dies, the alpahabet dies and their complicated one's. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This marker took my money and gave me rabies. Ok, so the marker didn't rob me and I don't think it had rabies, it wasn't showing any symptoms at least. I ordered it wanting to transfer prints to leather and heard that a blender pen would do so. I read the reviews and saw a number of people complaining about receiving their markers dried out after the cap popped off. I like to live dangerously so I ordered it anyway. After opening the package I was surprised to see the cap still tightly in place, and thought well this must be my lucky day. I went to the bank, cleared out my savings and checking accounts and went to the casino. Which was a few hours away, and i forgot to get gas before I left. Strolling up to the roulette table I remembered an old quote by Confucius who said "always bet on black". Or maybe it was a movie I heard that in, either way I knew it was my lucky day. I plopped down 3 months rent, 2 car payments and grocery money for two weeks on black to win. Yeah Confucius was wrong, 7 red....
So now I had no gas money, well no money really, so I did what any reasonable man would do. I called my wife, who is now in the process of divorcing me, she was yelling something about being irresponsible with money, I don't know I wasn't listening. After she refused to come and get me with her car that had a full tank of gas I started back home on just under a quarter tank of gas. I ran out of gas at a rest stop out in the middle of no where and decided I would have to hitch hike home. But it was hours before a vehicle would pick me up. Getting hungry I found half a bag of hot cheetos on the back floor board. My lucky streak was still going hot because I met a new friend. His name was Harvey, well that's what I'll call him because I don't know how to spell out raccoon sounds. And well I don't speak raccoon, and when I asked him his name he just made that weird laughing sound. At any rate I guess he could smell the cheetos because he immediately ran over to me and held out his little paw like I better pay up. While I was giving him a few of the cheetos some mangy old fox came up and started giving Harvey the stink eye, and Harvey noticed. I tried to tell Harvey to let it go, he was just some crazy old fox, but Harv wouldn't let it go. He ran over and got all up in that fox's grill and it went down. Of course I had to back up my friend so I jump in, getting bit and scratched in the process. The highway patrol finally showed up while I was recreating a scene from bumfights animal edition, something about a guy in torn and bloody clothes covered in raccoon and fox bites asking people for rides is apparently frowned upon. Also don't get so excited to see someone in a cop car that might help, that you go running at them yelling "i'm going home!" Tazers hurt. After relaying my story, and finally convincing them that I'm not mentally unstable they were able to get me a ride home, to an empty house, and a quarantine notice because Harvey had rabies. Wish he would have told me that before he bit me.
Great Marker, glad I bought it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Toddler loves these - but harder to clean off board than anticipated. We got an easel for our two year olds birthday but didn't feel like he was ready for dry erase markers, even washable ones. I saw these on amazon and they are a hit! He loves to scribble with crayons in general. These fits his hands, the colors are bright s advertised (and we use on a white board not a black dry erase board). They are harder to wipe off the board than markers though - so be prepared to use a little elbow grease. Our toddler can't wipe them off himself like he can clean the chalkboard. And for him, using the eraser is as much fun as creating the scribbles. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
poor mimic of the real deal. does not hold ink even after shrunk, does not shrink down without folding and sticking on itself if you try anything larger than silver dollar sized, Does not work like the real shrinky dink and does not give you the usage changes on this sales website... when you get it in the mail it then tells you ink does not stick well to it and it is true and even if you get the ink to stick this stuff is harder to shrink so ink is damaged by the time it does shrink. This was a waste of money and I cannot use it for its intended purpose and I should have tried harder to find blank shrinky dink as I have used it numerous times without any of these issues. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I Love It! I Love It! I Love IT. I received my Accuquilt Go and I am in love with it already! I was so excited when it arrived, (faster than I thought) that I immediately had to try it out. I cut (15) 2 1/2 inch strips in less than two minutes. As for the waste that some people had mentioned, I don't consider any material a waste. I put it in my scraps and use it for a smaller pieced block at a later date. I am so happy to have this product. It will save me so much time and eliminate the dread of cutting the pieces for a new project. Besides my sewing machine this is the best investment I have ever made. A special thanks to Amazon for always being so quick to send my orders. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Turned Out Great. The paint by number companies must have vastly improved their products, because I don't remember paint by numbers EVER turning out looking this good. I bought a little package of eight different paint brushes (they only give you one in the box), including a teensy tiny brush that you will absolutely need for all the miniscule parts on this painting. Sometimes it seems like "this is never going to come out looking like the box". But if you are patient, WOW. It looks exactly like the picture! I didn't do quite as well on the background blending as the picture on the box.....and it would be nice if they had a bit more detail on certain techniques included in the instructions....but I was so thrilled with the finished painting that I just went out and bought a lovely frame for it. I had a great time doing this painting. It was a very relaxing and peaceful way to pass time. Actually finishing something I started (and having it come out looking halfway decent) was a great reward. I've already got another one to do. Lots of fun! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Project Salvo Mega Set. I ordered this Mega Set to upgrade from my Tippmann 98 Custom. I was originally going to upgrade my 98 custom but soon found out that adding all the parts I wanted was going to cost more than buying a brand new gun with everything on it already. So I started searching and had two guns I was deciding on, the Alpha Black and the Project Salvo. The more common gun found on the fields is the Alpha Black, so I know how they look and perform. I had never seen a Project Salvo in person, so I went to YouTube and started watching video reviews. I heard that they both are pretty similar in the way they perform, the difference is the look and feel of the guns. Most reviews have said that the Alpha Black looks realistic but has a lot of plastic parts, and the Salvo feels more durable. I ended up going with the Project Salvo, since I wanted a gun that is not as common as the Alpha Black and because it looks more durable and fierce. I had heard that the only real adaption needed for this gun is a longer barrel, either a 14-16 to enhance the range. So I went with this package so with the longer barrel... When it arrived, I was extremely impressed. The gun looks more fierce, realistic, and straight out scary than I thought. All my friends told me its one of the nicest looking Tippmann they have seen. The all want to be on my team, even though we all know its not the gun its the player. But when a good player has a badass gun, watch out!!! lol
PROS:
- Looks very realistic and fierce, when you put on the 16'' barrel you can use it like a sniper gun.
- Very solid gun, frame is almost completely metal.
- It actually comes with the original barrel, as well as the 16'' barrel. (I thought it was only coming with the 16'')
- Stock is sturdy. Foldable and collapsable. When folded, it locks into place and is allows you to use the trigger without problems.
- Magazine opens to store tools.
- The rail shroud is extremely sturdy and stays into place when you take out the barrel to clean or change.
- Comes with 2 squeegees, 1 is long enough for the 16'' barrel.
- Tools, parts, manuel, etc.. included.
- Mask is the basic mask every package comes with. ( I will probably stick with my older mask)
- 6+1 pod belt... If you are one to waste paint quickly and carry a tank in the belt then this is for you. I will stick to my 2 pod belt instead (Im a precision shooter).
CONS:
- When you add the after-market 16'' barrel on, its a skinnier barrel than the original, it doesn't fill the hole on the front rail shroud. So the shroud doesn't have the same amount of support as it does with the original barrel that fits the shroud perfectly. Easy fix: either get a rubber filler from local hardware store or get black electrical tape and put a few wraps around the barrel in the spot where it makes contact with the shroud. This will prevent an annoying metal-to-metal clicking noise. (This happens with most after-market barrels and shrouds on all Tippman's)
- Double Trigger: It does come with the double trigger to add to your Project Salvo, only problem is that you need to cut a piece of the gun off for you to be able to install it. Its not like the 98's that you just change it. If you look at the gun, you will see a small bar that goes under the trigger, this is permanently stuck on their. In order to install the double trigger you have to cut that off. There are video's on how to do this on YouTube. Only reason I put this as a CON is because I didn't know about this before I ordered the gun, I thought it was easily interchangeable. Still deciding whether to do this to my gun...
SIDE-NOTE:
- If you want to get your order faster, pay for faster delivery. Shipping is FREE, but it does take up to 8 days to arrive. I wasn't in a hurry, got the FREE shipping and it arrived in 8 days.
- I tried uploading a video of how everything came packaged and what it included but Amazon's video up-loader is a pain in the ***...
- I will edit and add a sentence or two once I take it out next week and use it in gameplay... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I have had good luck getting it all flat by ironing it from . My husband got this for me to get back into art now that I am retired. I have had good luck getting it all flat by ironing it from the back side. I then brushed clear elmers glue onto a thick poster board panel. I put the canvas on it. I then rolled over it with a roller from my screen printing days but a rolling pin would work just as well. Then I put books on it to weight it and left it for a few days. I did not have any creases that other people complain about. Also I am underpainting with my old water colors straight out of the tube and I think that makes these type of paintings look nicer as it helps with coverage. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Made in Japan? No. It's made in Vietnam now but there's no difference in quality! Highly Recommend. I got these pencils from a local art supply store that sells these individually and I fell in love with them (as someone who regularly writes; bought HB pencils) since they hardly smudge, produce very clear writing, and for someone like me who must produce clear, written documents, these are the best in my opinion. Of course, I can't draw.
I highly recommend that people who have a local art supply store near their area try out these pencils and see if it's 'for you'.
However, I bought my pencils in October 2016, not realizing the change in the country until a few days ago where I hastily pulled out an unused one and there's no 'Made in Japan' designation at all. At the top of the barrel, you will see that the country of manufacture is inscribed lightly as 'Made in Vietnam' and a set of production codes. Unfortunately, I've used the one made in Vietnam and so, you can't see where it's made but thankfully, the ones made in Japan have the indication that it was 'Made in Japan' in a gold-like inscription as shown in the photo.
I don't think it was the right choice for Tombow to have done this but hell, for all I care, it doesn't break like those Dixon Ticonderoga ones.
Even if the country of manufacture is different, the performance is still the same from what I've tested and so, I still recommend that people who demand such precision buy this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It's a good one. This is a fun cartridge. Most of the cuts are really cute. I wish there were a couple more of Sven. The ones of Kristoff aren't that exciting. I would suggest cutting most of them at their max size...there are a lot of really small pieces that can be difficult to glue. I prefer the carts where you are layering all the cuts. This one is more like piecing them together like a puzzle. Overall though it is a great cartridge and definitely a great one to add to your collection. If you are new at cricut I wouldn't start with this one however. I would suggest create a critter. Also keep in mind you need the universal overlay if you are using a machine and not a computer program or a newer cricut. I got mine off Amazon for $3 and can use it with all new cartridges | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Caution. This heat press starting working great, however within only a couple days of using it the handle froze and I was unable to lift the lid up and down. We tried everything to try to get it to move, eventually we got it loosened enough to use it but it was a hassle and very difficult. I returned the item within a week of receiving it! The original ad I was on was rated excellent, however I selected the heat press that was $10 and said it came in manufacturer's box and with warranty, which took me to this heat press and not the heat press I thought I was purchasing, this seemed to be a little sneaky, as if you pull up reviews for this specific one, i'm not the only one that has had trouble. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
After reading the reviews, I was more than mildly impressed when I received the case. I'm one of those shoppers who reads the reviews before I buy. I'm glad I did. The folks who commented when they bought the 36 pencil holder, they couldn't fit their entire pencil set the way the case is made. I took that in to consideration and bought the 96 count pencil holder for half that amount of pencils. Normally I use a 72 count set but this year I'm trying out some new pencils and so I'm using smaller sets while I'm test driving them. It was a perfect fit for my 36 and 12 count pencil sets together, plus my small ruler and eraser. My sharpener is a tad too large for the case but that's ok... it fits just fine in my pocket so it's no problem. I could buy a smaller sharpener to fit but it's really not much of an issue for me.
Some folks also commented on the brown color not being as rich as pictured. That is a true statement. I do not think after feeling the leather it had not been sealed before or during assembly. I don't mind my equipment showing wear over time but I do mind unnecessary stains so the first thing I did was seal it with a good beeswax. The beeswax deepened the color and it now matches the color shown in the picture. Hint, run some beeswax in the zipper too - it helps the zipper zip smoothly. And now that I've taken it traveling with me, I can honestly say - it's a great case. The only downside - if I do go back to working with a 72 count set, I now know from experience they aren't going to fit in a 96 count case. I'm not sure how they figure their counts for their products but any more than two pencils per slot is insanely too tight and not practical. I will hope they make larger cases for those of us who have larger sets of pencils we perfer to work with - I would definitely buy one. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
perfect brush for a great price. I like this brush. The bristles are soft and firmly attached and they stay that way even after multiple cleanings- after 3 months of use I have not found any stray hairs where they don't belong. The brush head is wide with a sharp angle cut that makes fine lines easy to do. I appreciate the ease of these lines since my hand is a bit wobbly and with this brush I can get good crisp mark no matter what.
I also like the weight and balance- even though the brush looks heavy, it is not. If you are going to be indulging in a long artistic setting, you will love the light weight.
My only wish is a slightly shorter handle- my arms are long and I have found it just a bit awkward to lean back a bit while working. this brush is around 13.5 inches and I would love it in a 12". I was asked to review this brush in exchange for a free sample. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A wonderful value. This is my first TWSBI pen purchase.
The packaging was very well done, and the pen arrived in perfect condition. The pen is constructed of crystal-clear plastic, with what appears to be polished stainless steel accents. The pen is of substantial size - a bit over 6 inches capped. As a caution to potential buyers, the pen is really not practical posted; it is very long and unbalanced posted. I disassembled and cleaned the pen with mild soapy water before use.
The pen writes very smoothly, and the stub nib gives a very nice formal quality to writing. A somewhat more vertical style of writing brings out the quality of the nib. I have tried two inks, both by Noodler's, and both worked well. There was no staining inside the barrel from either ink.
I would not recommend the pen for rapid note taking or in situations in which very small writing is required, as writing a bit on the large side and with a little flair really makes use of a stub nib.
One real advantage to this pen is that TWSBI offers a number of nibs that can be interchanged. I like the look and feel of the pen so much I immediately ordered a fine nib for more rapid or small writing.
All in all the pen seems well-constructed, is easy to fill, easy to clean, and writes very nicely. Highly recommended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not bad, only compressor I've ever used. The company lists different specifications for this exact model on their website, so there seems to be different specs for the same model..potentially the result of multiple Chinese manufacturers. I was hoping to get the specs as listed on TCP Global's website which has a slightly larger tank (+.5L) and a slightly more powerful motor, but I received lower specs. Somewhat frustrating, but oh well. After contacting TCP Global they did refund me $10, so somewhat of a consolation I guess.
Problems
- The cardboard gasket to seal the back plate of the motor canister is not air-tight and I can feel air being pumped out as the pump runs.
- The motor runs VERY hot, so leaks need to be minimized as much as possible. *I had to seal the valve where the regulator connects to the tank with teflon tape(provided) AND vaseline.* >>> Lots of air leaking until this was done. <<< | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
very disappointed in scanncut. it is so hard to use that it would take a rocket scientist to figure it out. you have to go through so many processes to get what you want. I do tee shirts with vinyl and the scanncut canvas is cloud based the machine doesn't come with software that you can put on your computer you have to be on line to make up projects. So if you are in a place without internet you can't use it. very disappointed in scanncut. I have a brother embroidery machine and they don't use the same programs and the scanner that it has doesn't work as easily as described you still have to go on the canvas to edit. the editing features on the canvas are very limited you aren't able to do a lot with your projects. I was very disappointed | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Pleasantly surprised. I had just gotten a new message center & decided I'd like to start doing "bistro" type signs. I looked at all the reviews for chalk markers (and the pricing) and decided first to get just a single one to try my hand at it. I received my chalk marker promptly and decided to test it out. It did take a little while to shake a "prime" it so that it can be used, but it works like a charm. Be careful not to press too hard or it will leak out like most paint pens do. I'm very happy with the product and will definitely be ordering another once this one runs out. I've so far been able to use it for two separate holiday "bistro" signs. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
No Stars On This One. I have always been reluctant to purchase anything without seeing and/or touching it first. I should have learned by now that this is a good practice. If I were to see this product in a store, I would not give it a second look, much less pay thirty plus dollars to get it sent to me. I was so disappointed! It looks cheap and is poorly made. It is nothing more than cloth-covered cardboard that is puckered and lumpy. While the magnets seem to be pretty strong, you can see their prominent shape through the fabric and the paper liner on the inside back. I do not foresee this product lasting very long, especially with extensive use. The concept is great, but the designer needs to rethink the materials used. I definitely would not buy it again, nor would I recommend it to anyone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for watercolor, pen and ink, heavy colored pencil and soft graphite drawing. I bought this journal at full price at Michaels and spent a bit more than on Amazon. The paper is a nice heavy weight and works well with watercolor or most markers. Copic markers do bleed through but not terribly, and if I had been careful with my pages instead of blending with abandon, they might have been ok.
It seems a bit toothy to me for colored pencil unless you lay down heavy layers of wax.
However, I do find it very difficult to get soft pencil marks off the tooth of the paper which seems to get an indentation quite easily so that even if I do manage to remove the graphite, watercolor paint will settle in the lines.
The pages open very flat to work on, however, the book has a tendency to want to flap open after it has been used. The soft cover has a nice texture reminiscent of suede, in a deep chocolate chip brown. I dogeared the lower right corner within days of starting to use it. The cover does an indentation line from working in it, about 1/3 inch from the binding that wasn't there when I started.
I actually bought a duplicate journal because I really enjoy the format of this one for a variety of color and ink applications. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Quite good. Hello there! Would like to start by stating that the following review is simply my personal opinion and observation, so please bear that in mind. These Russian paints are overall quite good since you will receive full pans for a decent price. I purchased these about a year and a half ago for $58 dollars and wanted to paint several pieces and compare them to my other paints before posting a review. The paint needs a light misting before painting to help the pigment come off a bit easier but that is not a big concern. The biggest drawback for me was the weak strength of some of the colors including some of the browns, the cerulean blue and the cobalt blue. I need several layers with the cobalt blue to achieve a rich look. My favorite colors are the turquoise, russian green and the quinacridone magenta. Overall, I would recommend this set as an affordable choice with a nice color range and generous paint portions. It would make a nice present for yourself, a family member or friend :) hope this helped | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good for mixed media and painting with texture on larger canvases. I recieved these for free to try and review; regardless this is my 100% honest opinion. My teenaged daughter is more of the artist in the family and I got these brushes for her because she is starting to explore various paints and textures on canvas and neon green is her favorite color. These brushes come very stiff so it is best to let each one soak a few minutes in water then rinse them thouroughly to remove the crunch they come with. You can ruffle them with your fingers, but whatever is holding them stiff starts flying about so after doing that with one I figured the soaking and rinsing is probably safer so the particals of unknown are not in the air. This is not uncommon for new paint brushes I've bought others of different brands and price points that all came the same way. Now even after you rinse them out these are going to be coarse and are not meant for smooth painting. These types of bristles are best for texture painting in oils and mixed media where you want a textured look or don't care about getting the painting perfectly smooth. The handles are long giving you optioins on angles and how you want to hold your brush while paintin and they are made of a nice firm wood that won't bend while using them. These are better for big canvas painting as most of the brushes are larger and there are only a couple of smaller liner brushes and even those are still bigger than you would be able to use for most small details. After mutliple uses and cleanings the hairs have not started sheading yet and the metal part stays firmly attached to the handle. The case that these come in is nicely made and will keep the brushes clean in between uses and will help from keeping them from breaking in storage. It's made to fit these 12, but if you don't care about them being loose and not in pockets you can probably sneak in a couple others if you needed to for travel/storage. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Drawing Set for Beginners. I purchased Royal & Langnickel Art Beginner Artist Sketching and Drawing set for my 16 year old sister for Christmas. (I purchased the pink version identical to this one.) She has several disabilities and drawing is one of the few things she can do at the same level of other kids her age.
I was very happy with what was included in this set and the quality. The snap shut box makes it easy to keep up with and easy to travel with. There are plenty of sketching accessories and tools in this set for nearly anyone, especially a beginner, to keep them from being overwhelmed while learning the fundamentals of drawing and sketching. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fantastic - but a word of warning on the colors. This is a fantastic paint by number set IF you want to put in a bit of extra work. The artwork and difficulty is outstanding and the ready to hang nature of the canvas and frame is great. HOWEVER the largest drawback is the VERY limited and incorrect color palette. The colors sent in this kit in no way match what's on the picture. I think they have a limited range of paints and just choose the "closest" thing, but nothing is right and many colors are so dark that they dry as exactly the same color. After spending several hours painting 12 different colors into one small section it looked like I had used only 3-4 colors and those colors did NOT look anything like what was on the picture. That being said, I can't fault the detail and overall value of the kit. It will just be much better if you take the time to mix your own colors. I'm a bit of an artist so mixing my own colors is not as much of a hardship. If someone is not artistic then the disappointment factor may be higher. The brushes are ok quality but the bristles do start to come out after one sitting. Again, you're better off using better quality brushes to help stay within the lines. Thinning the paints makes them more transparent but this doesn't help with the color matching it just makes the canvas more visible. I did notice that the paints when not watered down seemed to cover the lines and numbers very well and it didn't have that usual paint-by-number look or feel to it. This is a DIY brand painting and there are places to get it cheaper so shop around. With a little extra work to correct the paint colors, I think this will be one of the nicest and most difficult paint-by-number kits I've ever done. If the colors had been a better match this would easily be a five star item. See my finished pic - mixing my own colors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not Sixty Four Pieces Of Paper. Sixty Four "Pages". Know the difference buyers. I need to quickly whine about something that every buyer should know. These are not filled with 64 sheets as the advertising suggests. They are counting the back of the paper. If you're a seasoned art journaler you know that sometimes multiple pages get used and the backs sometimes can't be used for anything more than a decorative wash if you used heavy media's on the prior part of the page. I believe the company should think of the paper as loose papers and not count the pages as double sided. This is misleading. If I buy 200 pages of cars stock I do not get 100 and have the seller tell me to use both sides. Just because it's in a bound book does not mean you're not purchasing the paper. I use Strathmore as my go to paper for water color so I'm miffed a company I put a lot of money into would advertise a product like this. Strathmore is doing just fine for itself. It has no reason to sell journals as 64 pages, especially art journal pages where things are crazy and messy, and tell us the other side counts as a piece of paper. That's misleading advertising. Just because some art styles allows you could use both sides doesn't mean you should have to. I've had many art journal pages end up sticking together and having archival art work ruined. So I'd have preferred just to use a wash to avoid that. Very frustrated. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good Value for Great Ink. Just started getting into fountain pens and bought this as my first bottle of ink. I've tried it with my Lamy Safari with Z24 converter on regular printer paper, cardstock, notebooks, etc. and it just looks great! The deepness of the black is definitely more of a warm black as other reviewers have pointed out. Also, it holds to it's "bulletproof" description, as I tried wetting different types of paper with the ink dried on it and not at all did it smear or fade. There's minimal page bleed that I observed with this ink and I like how the manufacturer doesn't seem to be stingy, seeing as the bottle was filled to the brim with ink. It'll undoubtedly last quite a long time compared to continously buying catridges which run out rather fast anyways. Highly recommended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good value, good brushes, and great company. Let me preface this by saying I am a new to miniature, table top games, painting. I was looking for some options to get in to those harder to paint spots on the smaller figures.
The set came in a nice box, packaged with tip protectors on each brush along with care instructions. The handles are on the narrow side, but not too long or too short. The ferrule on each brush was well attached and clean. The brushes them selves were in excellent condition... No stray hairs or split ends and the points looked sharp.
I had a slight issue with one of the brushes splaying on the first use, and AIT's, Alexander, service rep was quick to reply and incredibly helpful. They back up their product!
Good value, good brush, and good company! I am looking forward ordering from them in the future, and i'd recommend this set to anyone getting into the gaming miniature painting hobby. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
So helpful for this busy mom and the whole family. I feel so fancy having this beautiful organizer box in the back of my car. We use the box and files in our cars to always have a change of clothes, medicines, and snacks plus beach and park supplies. It is big and holds a ton. I was impressed by how sturdy and beautiful the set is. The black and fuschia set really is a pretty bright fuschia. (It looks red to me in the Amazon photo.) It can hold all of the stuff in the files plus have half the box left to store other things like shoes and towels. I've had other trunk organizers before but they were all flimsy and fall over or come apart. The best part of this product is that my husband, mother, and babysitter don't have to worry about bringing so many items with them when they care for my son. They know they have the Car-go all packed and ready to go. It's easy to carry and can quickly move from car to car or to the house, school, etc.
Below is my review I wrote for the files that come with the box:
I can't say enough about my sugarSNAP files. I also have the sugarSNAP Car-Go for our two cars. The files are an amazing tool for keeping me from going crazy. I wish these were around my 5-year-old was a baby. My child has food allergies and related health issues so we carry around several different medicines and lotions. Before sugarSNAP files, I could never find them in my bag full of pockets and I'd have to run to a drug store to buy another lotion/medicine. Then later, it turned out I had it all along but I just didn't dig deep enough or I missed a pocket. This has happened so many times. Now, I can just grab the lotions and potions pouch and it's all in there! The files are especially helpful when my husband or mother takes my son for the day. I don't have to dig out all of his stuff to make sure they have it. I just pull out all the files and hand them over. Then they hand them back to me with the kid - so much better than a bunch of little things in a grocery bag. And if I want to travel lighter and don't need the kid's stuff in my bag, I can take it all out in one step. The sugarSNAP files really have simplified my daily life. Oh, and the quality and appearance is even better in person. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Leak and colors aren't accurate! Don't buy. These fabric markers are awful. They leak and will ruin your fabric!
Thankfully I tested them on a scrap so they didn't ruin mine.
I wanted pastel yellow, sure the cap on one says it's pastel yellow, but as you can see from my photo it's not pastel yellow at all. It's almost identical to the lemon yellow they give you and actually a bit brighter if anything. I was also hoping for a mustard color but the closest thing the Yellow Ochre is just a dark brown. The melon yellow is really an orange almost identical to the one labeled orange. So really you're getting ripped off, you're not getting 36 unique colors.
On top of that they leak tons, those spots on the scrap fabric were flung out of the marker when I took off the cap! Seriously beware! You could ruin your project just by uncapping near it.
Also the cap colors as you can see don't coordinate with the actual color the marker is at all. A marker with a lighter colored cap may actually be a darker color than one with a darker colored cap. The names also don't match the colors so you have to literally test every single one as the color and description are meaningless.
On top of that the names aren't even printed straight on all the caps, some are off at an angle so even that aspect of production is poorly done besides the leaking.
Garbage, don't buy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Spring for these, you won't be disappointed. Wow. I hesitated to buy these colored pencils because I thought they were a bit pricey. But I've gotten into adult coloring books as of late, and markers or cheaper colored pencils weren't cutting it. A friend recommended these. At first I thought no way am I spending that much money on pencils, but after being frustrated with the markers seeping through the paper I bit the bullet and purchased them. I am so happy I did. Coloring with them is a dream, they are so soft and easy to work with. There is a good variety in this case, has all the colors one would need. A very good basic set for any art enthusiast. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works great for tracing. I purchased this primarily for tracing mechanical and electrical diagrams. It's extremely thin and does not add any appreciable height to the drawing surface. For my application I found the illumination to be sufficiently bright and evenly diffused over the entire work area; the brightness can be adjusted to taste using the touch on/off/dim control. The LED lighting remains cool to the touch.
The surface is made of a hard plastic material (acrylic? polycarbonate?). Although it appears to be very durable, for extra surface protection I purchased a piece of glass (bevel edges) from the local hardware store to fit over the drawing surface.
Overall a nice unit and a huge improvement over my homemade florescent light box. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice Assortment Of Brushes. This artist brush set contains an assortment of Hog and Synthetic brushes that can be used with either oil or acrylic paint.
Kit contains a total of 24 assorted brushes:
6 Flat Nylon Brushes
6 Pointed Nylon Brushes
In sizes - 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
6 Flat Natural Bristle Brushes
6 Round Natural Bristle Brushes
In sizes - 2, 4, 8, 10, 12
Each brush is clearly marked with the brush sizes to eliminate any guessing.
The length of the handles are approximately 12"
It appears the nylon brushes have the black colored handles and the Hog bristles are the maroon colored handles
All brushes store in a nice roll-up canvass holder with ties.
I did notice the brushes are a bit stiff when you first get them so you will need to loosen the bristles prior to using them.
I picked up this set as I want to decorate furniture and needed an assortment of brushes for detailing. I want to decorate my home using a Coastal Theme so now I have the brushes but still need to find some great patterns.
Handles are comfortable to hold and are long enough to use for large hands.
I have fanned the brushes and did not notice any significant bristle loss.
I wil update my review once I have started painting using these brushes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Doesn't seem like a pen for calligraphy. Sorry to say, I don't like this pen very much.
I think of a calligraphy marker as a pen with a slanted tip, something that lets you vary the width of the strokes. This pen doesn't have a slanted or varied width tip, neither is the "fine point" very fine. (To be fair, even though I don't have the familiarity with point size that an artist would, I do know enough to know that 2.0 is not as fine as I like--I just didn't realize that it would matter that much.)
Finally, the color is pretty pallid. It's not violet, which is a darker, richer color with more blue. This color is more of a lavender.
Bottom line--this wasn't the pen I thought I had ordered. No doubt a 2.0 lavender felt -tip pen will be just fine for someone else. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
bold vibrant colors. It seems everywhere you look there are DIY projects for chalkboards. I am one who has gotten into the craze of chalk boarding, my only dilemma I was using typical sidewalk chalk and none of my projects were coming out with the bold professional look I wanted. I came across these Crafty Parrot markers and it finally dawned on me. This is the type of product everyone was using to take there creation to the next level. When you first use the markers you'll notice a odor it soon faded for me but the initial smell was unpleasing. However it wasn't present the entire time so that is good.. The colors are magnificent. Very bold. They are easy to erase (towel with water does the trick) I cannot wait to find my next project and use these markers to make it pop.
*I received this at discounted price for my honest, and accurate review. I have not been paid. I also do not lie , cheat or alter my honest review | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Darn Good Palette Box. It works. Keeps acrylic paints moist enough to continue using. Overnight so far, but I think a week of maintaining paint moisture would not be expecting too much from this palette. Mounted to the underside of the lid is a number of projections that prevent the lid from settling or being crushed onto paint inside the palette.
The moisture retaining media looks like a flat yellow sponge, but it is not sponge, but it absorbs and holds a almost a cup of water. However, wring out at least half of this amount. The dry media is just a bit too large to fit into the well, so I trimmed it to fit. Who'd have thought a sponge material would shrink when wet? No foul, though - I didn't trim off so much that it isn't usable.
Negative issues:
Five sheets of "paper" disposable palette material accompanies the box. I'm not a fan of disposable anything - I prefer to reuse/recycle, and these just won't stand up to reuse or recycling.
The color of the water retaining media is yellow. I paint from a glass palette that fits beautifully in the well of this Sta-Wet. Yellows are difficult backgrounds on which to mix colors. A 10% gray colored media would be so much better.
Well, back to finish the fun flower painting on the easel using the paint put on the palette and protected by this product last night!
UPDATE 8/8/16: Paint stays moist and usable at least for two weeks. Had to step away from the palette box and left several blobs and mixed puddles of paint there just to see what would happen. The thin puddles dried out, and the blobs lightly skinned over. Used a palette knife to remix the blobs and they were as though just squeezed from the tube. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
If it was mommy's choice, I would use sticks like these over finger paint. My little girl loves both. I never knew these existed. I bought my little girl finger paint in little tubs (which we love and use a few times a week). But if it was my choice and not my daughters, I like these paint stick options!!! NOT NEARLY AS MESSY! But then... well not as fun for my little Lucy. She does still love them though. I still haven't come to the end of any of the colors. They twist just like lipstick. No problems yet with the whole thing being twisted too much and having an major accident. Happy about that. I have been waiting to introduce paint brushes to Lucy, I thought these would be a great way for her to learn first.. As far as washing, if you get it rinsed off clothes very soon then no problem. But on some where I didn't know there was paint, and then it stayed on the clothes, yes that has not completely come out.
Overall I LOVE these paint sticks and would definitely recommend! :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect addition to an arts & crafts gift for a young adult or teen. Paired with some nice fine point markers or colored pencils this would make an excellent gift for someone that loves the "adult coloring books" that have become all the rage recently. I purchased this to go in a basket with other arts and craft supplies as a "Happy Last Day of School/First Day of Summer" gift for my 8 year old son. This would be much better suited for someone older, as the stickers are very detailed and require precision when coloring in. Book is really very lovely and would make an excellent gift for an adult or teen that enjoys coloring. Although my son may not be able to color in the fine details of these beautiful stickers, I've got a feeling he's still going to enjoy coloring them and sticking them to all sorts of things - hopefully only things that stickers belong on! Lol!
I received this product free or at a reduced price for exchange for an honest review. As someone who uses customer reviews to guide my own purchases, I take leaving reviews seriously. Please know that my rating of this product was in no way swayed by the seller and is completely my honest opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Amy Howard rocks. I love everything about this product. Very easy to work with, dries super fast which is good because you'll need at least 2 coats (more likely 3), a little goes a long way. I bought this to use on my guest bathroom vanity to cover the yucky oak. I saw that no sanding was required which is why I chose this product. I actually watched a video on youtube just because I was unfamiliar with a chalk paint. I bought the Amy Howard expensive round brush, and I have to say, it was worth the money. I tried using a regular brush, but ended up with brush marks. The round one has really soft bristles and gets in all the crack and crevices perfectly. I followed up my 3 coats of paint with the light antique wax and the dark antique wax. I also did a black picture frame, the base of my kitchen table and the framework of 4 kitchen chairs. I still have about 1/4 of the can left. Here's some photos of my projects. My other vanity is done in the Cartouche Green (also with the waxes over it) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
4.5 Stars -- minor flash issue. Plastic palette knives ... I mean, they're good for what they are, but I'm not sure what there really is to say about them. I did have a couple of pieces with some minor flash, but it was simple enough just to trim off. Other than that, the handles are thick enough to not bend, while the blades have some give to them (more or less just depending on the blade shape). The blades are thicker than a metal counterpart would be. They're plastic, so not heat-proof.
I've used mine for spreading acrylic gel mediums and cold wax, and they do what I ask them to. Half a star off for the flash issue, but it really wasn't a big deal. Note that I'm missing one of the knives in the photo below -- I'd used it recently and not put it back with the others and forgot to grab it for the photo. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Design software falls a bit short on functionality. I've had 2 Circuit machines, 1 Cutterbug and 2 Sizzix machines for many years and now 1 Cameo. Overall it's a nice addition to my cutting machines. I'm on the fence as to whether or not I like the Cameo. I had very high expectations of the design environment and functionality. I don't think it has better features than my Cricut Expression and Cricut Explore.
What I like about it.
As soon as I opened the box I felt like a graduated to the big time. It's very sleek and slim.
Easy to set up and connect to my computer (from box to set up about 15 minutes).
Slightly smaller unit and weighs less.
You can cut vinyl without the mat.
What I'm not super excited about
Their software doesn't seem to have as much functionality as with the Cricut. Plus, paying an additional fee for more functionality when I can get that with the Circuit just doesn't seem right. The are not offering a space to store my files in a cloud environment, which means I'll probably need another back up external drive since project files can suck up a lot of room on the hard drive. USB cable is only 3 feet, so that means I'm going to have buy a 6 foot one so that I can position it on a shelf, don't want to reconfigure my workstation. So you will need to remember where you put the extras. You can't use color and cut at the same time as you can with cricut. It also doesn't have a replaceable blade so you have to buy a new blade unit. And limited thickness that can be cut with machine. The online subscription to images is more expensive and you get less images than with Cricut services.
Design Studio
If you know how to work with image layers you will like the design software, but if you are not use to working with photoshop or other editing programs I would think the learning curve would be longer to understand how to ungroup layers.
What came with the basic package:
Cameo machine and A/C adaptor power cable
3 foot USB cable
Crosscut blade
Blade with racket cap
12" cutting mat
Design software CD ROM
1 Month free coupon for online environment
Getting started booklet | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works like a dream. ***see pro tip at the bottom if you are a 1 star reviewer citing a machine or material error, i.e. bunching up, not cutting through, not making the shape***
This kit is pretty fantastic. I was curious to see why there were SO MANY one star reviews, so I read them all to find that these are a result of user error.. I had great success with this kit even as a novice Silhouette user. I love the quality of the acrylic block, it held even the tiniest little pieces right on the block without losing them. I had dots smaller than the eyehole of a sewing needle in my cut, and they stayed on the block.
The ink pad is also of great quality and made a flawless stamping despite my inexperience with stamping medium.. I honestly don't have a clue how to put ink on a stamp from a pad properly, but this makes me look like a pro at times. I stamped on many different types of paper. Note the dog's eyebrows. they are actually a piece of stamp material smaller than the dot a ballpoint pen makes! They're stayed right there on the stamp block and made a transfer onto the page so beautifully.
The stamp material itself is phenomenal. I cut a 2.5 inch by 2.5 inch very detailed stamp using an old blade that had a lot of wear on it. It still cut so great. You do have to pull at it to remove the cut from the material, but it's not a difficult weed.
****PRO TIP****
your cut mat is not off white, it is a translucent cut mat, just like the regular ones for silhouette. if it appears off white, you did not remove the protective cover. Just like your larger cut mats with a blue protective sheet, this one is off white with dots on it. Your cut mat will not work to hold your stamp material if you do not remove the cream colored cover. IT WILL NOT WORK! I see that most of the one star reviews, especially the ones that included pictures, STILL HAVE THE PROTECTIVE COVER on the mat.
If you can cut a piece of vinyl with your machine, you can cut stamp material; it is literally the same process, you don't even have to do it backward like you do with htv. it's SO simple, the only way to screw it up is to not remove the covering from the cut mat. . | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not as pictured. The picture shows both types of air caps for the .66mm needle, the standard and the fan cap. The fan cap is NOT included.
Also, the cup is, well, tiny! Makes it difficult to mix paint in it. Paasche could have decided on a cup that is a little larger and it still would have been a great change over the other gravity Talons.
Will Paasche ever make hardened steel needles a standard for their brushes? Their needles bend if you breathe on them wrong! After five of their airbrushes, I'm close to giving up on Paasche and trying out Iwata.
So, tiny cup and soft needles leave me disappointed in the Raptor.
Update: After spending a few lengthy, hassle-free sessions with the brush I have to say that I like it a lot. I've learned to straighten the .25mm needle on the fly with my finger nails. The small cup is manageable and is easy to flush out, so changing colors many times in a session without taking the brush apart is possible. The brush is intended for smaller loads of paint, for detail work. It takes a bit of getting use to using only a half dozen drops of a couple of colors, rather than the large amount of paint you use in the other TGs.
This little Paasche puts a smile on my face! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It works fine with the Vintaj Patinas...but is expensive and limits you to one final finish type. If you've tried any of the Vintaj Patinas made by Ranger, you'll have noticed that they suggest their Vintaj glaze and sealer as a complement to the patina process.
It does work well as a glaze or extender with the patinas. You can mix 3-4 parts of this glaze/sealer to one part of the patina color to use as a glaze. Adding this glaze to the color acts as an extender and also results in a less opaque look. Even with the glaze/sealer mixed in, the patina still dries quickly. I've also found that I can thin the patinas with water, but am not sure what the long-term effects might be as far as adhesion.
As a sealer, it's useful for inhibiting color change in the Vintaj metals. The patinas themselves don't require sealing. Once applied, they're on for good. However, if you use sandpaper or the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Vintaj-relief-block/dp/B004VYYF2U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Vintaj relief block</a> to remove the patina coating from the raised design on the Vintaj metal pieces, it's a good idea to seal the piece. This keeps the newly exposed metal parts from darkening over time.
So, it works okay...but there are other, less expensive options for sealing. There are any number of <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/spray-on/dp/B000VKY3I4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">spray-on</a> or brush-on sealers that can be used on metal and they not only work as well or better...but are also considerably less costly. I've used spray sealers that are water-resistant (this Vintaj one isn't) and I can choose the final finish: matte, satin, or gloss. This sealer by Vintaj limits you to only one finish -- sort of a cross between gloss and satin. Another nice option for sealing metal pieces is <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Renaissance-Wax/dp/B003AJWN62/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Renaissance Wax</a>. It's not inexpensive either, but a little goes a long way and it's often used for sealing fine metals. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I'm a fan. I'm a landscape architecture student. I don't like the idea of buying chartpak or prismacolor markers because they can't be refilled and don't seem to last very long. These markers solved those issues and then some. With these, even the nibs are replaceable. The refill inks are very reasonably priced and each one gives around 10 refills, so for the price of 2 prismacolors, you get 11 copics. Also, the super brush tip works like an actual paint brush - it doesn't flair out under pressure, but instead, it is flexible and allows you to draw a wide variety of line widths and aids with blending like no other. They work very well on cardstock and smooth bristol, but not as well on trace or vellum - this is fine with me because the blending is unparallelled as far as I am concerned. All you really need is 3 of the same color family - a light, medium, and dark color with the same first letter and number (G21, G24, and G29, for example). There are many, many youtube tutorials to help you, so give these a chance. You won't go back to the other brands. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Brilliant idea backed by awesome customer service. Brilliant idea backed by a wonderful company. This is part of the project life serious which simplifies scrapbooking through use of pocket pages. One binder plus one big packet of pages (60 count) plus this kit equals a done scrapbook. There are have delays with shipping and out of stock items due to the amazing demand and product production problems but this IS a product worth waiting for. She writes a blog on her website as well that keeps you well informed and updated. Recently they have come out with different size pages so you can just drop in school pictures or sports items along with envelopes that keep special items together and in the book. She also has dividers that separate your book for better organization. Can't enough of this company and apparently I am not the only one... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Assorted Colors (1924010) These markers are very fun for the kids. Mr. Sketch Washable Scented Watercolor Markers, Chisel-Tip, Set of 10, Assorted Colors (1924010)
These markers are very fun for the kids. They love all the colors and scents. Is really fun when they start drawing and the kids try to guess what is the smell without looking the package. They are easy to handle, washable and non toxic. All the colors are bright and nice. My kids were drawing for days and I notice that they still have enough ink. Great for school, daycare, homeschool and more. Recommended.
This post was sponsored by Mr. Sketch as part of a sampling activation for Crowdtap. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Better than Other Products I've Tried. I still haven't made up my mind if this is the best product for my purposes.
But it is the best one I've found so far - and that says a lot.
I always seem to get the best results with Liquitex brand. I have wasted lots of time and money on other brands.
The Body of the paint IS heavy, but not quite as much impasto and opacity as I would have hoped for.
I am painting a challenging item though.
I will update my review as I further research the subject.
I'm happy that this product is better than the others I've tried, so I am better enabled to complete the project I had in mind.
I find Liquitex products overly expensive. So at least amazon's prices continue to be better than their competitors.
Recommended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I bought this sketchbook because the reviews stated that the binding was fantastic and how most material doesn't bleed through. So I purchased this notebook a little over a week ago, and I have literally used six pages and it has already started to fall apart. I bought this sketchbook because the reviews stated that the binding was fantastic and how most material doesn't bleed through; however, both things have happened. I barely used any ink to outline a picture and not only was the ink visible on the back but it also got through another page. Pages keep falling out and the threading has started to fall out. I am super disappointed especially since it got such great reviews. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good but not great paint. I bought this paint as a comparison between Winsor & Newton and Liquitex professional and student paints. In order to compare I did a simple gradient test to find the truest and birghtest color when mixed with white. I find it important to note that the professional Winsor and Newton uses the same pigments as the Liqutex student paint. I found that Winsor and Liquitex professional pains have the same degree of pigment saturation. However Liquitex professional had the brightest color when mixed with white. Liquitex student paint was only slightly duller than the professional and a closer comparison to Winsor professional. The Winsor student paint was not phthalo blue as I expected and had a very strong green shade. By all standards Liquitex professional was the best pain by being true to the expected color, having a high degree of pigment saturation, and remaining bright after being mixed with white. Winsor professional and Liquitex student tie for second though price would put Liquitex ahead. Winsor professional had a higher saturation but was not as bright when mixed with white and compared to Liquitex student. Winsor student pain comes in dead last by an long shot. The paint is the completely wrong color though its pigmentation states that it should be the same as Liquitex professional. The degree of saturation is far less that any of the other paints and it is greatly dulled by the white paint.
Final rankings: 1. Liquitex professional 2. Liquitex student 3. Winsor & Newton professional 4. great dissapointment 5. Winsor & Newton Student
I will be buying Liquitex paints for my art. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great quality. I love this set! The colors are well picked and provide enough variety for most projects. Some colors do not spread as far on watercolor paper, but I've found all of them dissolve well (I use a Pentel aquash water brush). Tips are just the right firmness to not break easily and leave a lot of dust. Very pleased with this set and highly recommend them as a good quality starter set. The only thing is while the inner tin and pencils are shrink-wrapped with plastic the outer cover is not. My set arrived with a scratched and dented top cover which I would have returned if it was intended as a gift. Since it was for personal use I decided to keep it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
disappointed that this didn't work out. I was really excited to receive this pen, as I'm a Levenger fan. I bought a medium nib. It wrote quite well at first, but then started skipping on the first stroke of most words. It's wasn't really a big deal, but it bugged me! I tried cleaning it out and putting in new ink, trying different ink, a different converter, everything. It would improve for a while and then go back to skipping. I finally bought a new nib (this time fine) in case the one that came with the pen was faulty. The new nib worked beautifully for a few days and then started to skip again. I am using a completely different ink with it -- I never used it with the medium nib. I'm not sure what's going on, but I find that I don't want to use the pen. Very disappointing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The brushes that came with her kit seemed flimsy so I bought these as an extra set and glad I did as these have been her go to . I purchased these for my daughter because she is very interested in face painting and special effects make up. The brushes that came with her kit seemed flimsy so I bought these as an extra set and glad I did as these have been her go to whenever she practices. She has also shared these with her little sisters who love to paint and these have been used to paint sea shells, pumpkins, and pictures on paper as well. Great quality brushes and the case is wonderful...will definitely purchase again should these wear out or get lost | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Lots of bang for the buck. Came fully assembled, worked just fine out of the box. It's quiet enough that my wife doesn't object to the noise, and the reserve tank means it doesn't have to run constantly like a compressor without a tank. I might install a pressure gauge more suited to airbrush use, i.e. with a far lower maximum pressure (it comes with a 100 psi gauge) so it will be easier to adjust the regulator at low pressures like 10-20 psi. The carrying handle is a good idea, don't have to wait for the compressor to cool down to move it. A six foot hose was included with the compressor, but I bought a ten foot hose to make it easier to put the compressor under my bench. I've held back one star as I don't know what the long-term reliability will be, but so far I'm impressed as this is a lot of compressor for the money. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Exactly what we needed. Bright light! Thin, light weight and portable. <div id="video-block-RD6J5HEHESOPV" 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/D1uY6RIjkGS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81vq-WRmeWS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> EXACTLY what we were looking for!
Something light weight, thin, easy to use and portable. YES PORTABLE because it's so thin and light that you can pack it in any backpack or laptop bag. Again PORTABLE because you can use any old Micro USB to plug it into a wall adapter, a power bank or computer/laptop.
This seller does/did offer the set with the usb adapter as well as the battery operated pad if you're interested in those.
The cord that came with my set up is approx 6 feet long. That's more than enough for me since I'm planing on staying in one place while I use it. If by SOME chance you were planning on walking around while using this, then a six foot cord might not enough for you o. O We've had many usb type gadgets in the house and a lot of them had shorter cords. If you really need a longer cord, check the dollar store. I've picked up a couple that were 10 ft from there.
This particular set doesn't come with a usb to wall adapter so you'll need to provide one if you plan on plugging it into an outlet. If you have a cell phone, you probably already have several of these plugged in to various sockets in the house. Again, the dollar store has them if you don't have a spare.
The pad has a dimmer on it. The max is pretty bright. I have enough light to penetrate through THREE layers of "paper". One of those being carbon paper (shown in my video) which is a solid, dark purple. To adjust the brightness, tap and hold the on/off switch. Tap and hold to adjust the opposite. Tap to turn on or off the pad.
Since this pad is thin, you'll probably not want to drop it, place heavy items on it, or bend it in any way. If and when I need to travel with it, I'll make sure that I have something sturdy and won't bend to place with it.
There are some other light pads out there that look the same as this one. Same size and set up even, but a little cheaper. My husband purchased this one and while we both like it, I probably would have shopped around. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
An excellent set. I'm not a professional artist, but in my inexperienced opinion, this is an excellent set of brushes. You have three different types of brushes - goat hair, hog hair and nylon for different types of painting. There are straight and round brushes. There are six different size brushes. You really cannot go wrong with this set. It comes in a canvas case to keep them all organized. The brushes did come with a funky chemical smell, but it went away. The tips of the brushes were also a little hard but this also went away with a bit of rinsing. These brushes are lightweight and durable. The wooden handles are solid and nice. I have yet to lose some bristles but will update my experience with them as I use them more often.
I received this item at a discount for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Outstanding pencils for the money. I love the Lyra Splender so I had to try the Lyra Rembrandt Polycolors to see if they were as good. I have the 72 tin: standard tin, plastic trays, cardboard pull out handles - but it does come with 2 Splenders. The pencils themselves are slim, wooden shaft and matching tip to the colour pencil. The detailing is black and the pencil information is on the latter half of the pencil.
The pigment is strong and most of these pencils have a high lightfast rating. They lay down smooth and their colour is dense. They blend well. I can't really criticize these in anyway, such a little workhorse are they. At 72 in the range though, they could be wider, but I'd be hard pushed to see what they are missing over other ranges like Faber-Castell Polychromos at 120. Great choice of colour, great blendability. What more could you ask for? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
What an awesome machine it is and I am so glad I . For those of you who are waiting to buy a Cricut Explore, get it now. What an awesome machine it is and I am so glad I bought it. It is so easy to use and having to be hooked up to a computer is no big deal to me. I use my computer to design my projects with my Cricut Expression so I am used to it. I love this machine it does everything that I have been told it would do. It is so quite and moves so smoothly it is just so awesome. I would answer any questions you might have because everyone should have one. I have not used any other machines other than Cricuts. The Cricut Design Space is awesome and so easy to use and I love designing with it. I use a lot of svg cuts but I have also bought some from them and used the cuts that are free with my machine. Please don't listen to all the negative stories, I can tell you that I use to teach classes for the Expression in my home and the Cricut Explore is so much easier to use. I love it and enjoy working with it so much.......I use it every day and have not had any problems with it...Thank you Cricut......... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great collection of vibrant colors. <div id="video-block-RKZLSV7DFSQFG" 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/B18%2BvEpZpgS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91GKmUXCkwS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> These gel pens come in four trays of twelve. One tray has all glitter pens. One tray has pastel pens. One tray has super bold colors. And the last tray has a mix of half bold colors and half mixed(rainbow color in pen) pens. These gel pens are a cross between a regular ink pen and a colored marker. They are great for coloring small lines, but the ink flows free-er almost like a marker, but without the bleeding aspect. I love that all the colors come out really vibrant.
*I received this product at a low discounted price in exchange for my review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not very portable . Lovely paper, but the binding on mine was absolutely dreadful. I bought this to tote back and forth in my backpack to my design/drawing/drafting classes because I tend to mash spiral-bound pads' wires, which render them much more difficult to use. I was all enthusiastic about the whole "recycled" thing. The whole thing started coming apart at the first use, with the cover off (although apparently that is common), sheets coming off the pad at top and bottom, and corners of the loose sheets slipping out and getting crunched in my bag even though I rubber-banded it together. For once I was grateful for the huge rubber bands my mail carrier leaves strewn on the floor in my apartment building's mailroom... ha ha. Due to the thickness of the pad it wouldn't fit in the 10x13 Tyvek envelopes I had on hand so I had to go buy another sketch-paper pad for class, and I'll keep this one for work I do at home. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great budget friendly set of fineliners that are juicy and do not feather on paper. In the past, I have not been a fan of fineliner pens. Most arrive dried out and/or are very scratchy. For that reason, I am happy to say I am thrilled with these pens. I tested them in one of my adult coloring books that is printed on Createspace paper. As most colorists will tell you, that is the worst paper on the planet when it comes to coloring. Here is what impresses me about these pens.
1. They are extremely "juicy", meaning the ink flows freely.
2. There do not feather so the ink stays where I put it and does not cross over the lines.
3. The cap, once removed, fits nicely over the end of the pen so that it does not get misplaced or roll off your desk.
4. The colors are vibrant and include a good variety that compliment each other nicely.
5. Budget-friendly.
If you have never used fineliner pens for coloring, you will be amazed at how well these work when working on those fiddly little details in adult coloring books. Highly recommended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A great starter kit. This is great starter kit for encaustic enthusiasts, providing the minimum tools and materials for about 20% lower cost than other sources (and seems like a much better deal than the R&F "complete studio set"). R&F is THE trusted source for encaustic materials and this box helps one get started without having to scour yard sales for old crockpots and electric griddles...
Encaustics are an interesting art medium in that they are easy to do but require a more elaborate and expensive initial set up, than say drawing or painting. Someone getting this would ideally have already gotten a taste of working with encaustics either at a workshop or with a friend, and are wanting to take it to the next level of being to do them on their own. This kit is a perfect next step. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great watercolor journal. I bought this to do landscapes outside since my watercolor pad paper was too large and inconvenient. I have seen a lot of watercolor journals on youtube and wanted to try it out but I didn't want to spend like 20-30 bucks on a journal from Michaels(craft store).
The paper has texture that is the same on both sides and withstands plently of water used on the page. My first page was a little distorted but managed to be flatten down by placing another book on top of it. The lift on the edges was very minor, you could still work on the otherside, I always return to work on it after its completely flat.
You can tear the pages out and tape them back in later on the tear flap, after you scanned or show cased your work.
I highly recommend this watercolor paper book, I wish I found it sooner honestly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
PointZero vs KopyKake. I am taking an airbrush cake decorating class and have had the opportunity to compare this light weight little compressor to the Kopykake. The differences are few and not significant enough to justify the cost difference of the KopyKake. Both compressors have a knob to adjust the air pressure but the PointZero has a pressure gauge so you know how much pressure you are adding or lowering. The KopyKake compressor stays on constantly, therefore you have to turn it off when you temporarily step away. The PointZero compressor cuts off when the pressure is built up to the designated pounds. both compressors are not extremely loud. I did not notice a pressure gauge on the KK or a condensation tank since everything is in enclosed in the housing of the unit. The PZ does have a condensation tank that is removable for cleaning. The airbrush of the KK seams to be a little easier to control the color flow but I still need a bit more experience with the airbrush included with the PZ before I make a definite decision on that. I will update this review when I do. I intend to stay with this nice little PZ compressor since it has so much potential and it takes up no more space than the KK.
Update: 9/17/2013
I decided that I was not good at airbrushing and discontinued doing it to decorate cakes, however, I have no problem applying a base color to sugar flowers instead of coloring my paste. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great set of markers! Highly recommended. This is the first set of markers I've purchased in years and I love them! The colors are vibrant and the ink is very smooth. I have not had any issues with inconsistent flow or color variations when using for long periods. I've read reviews where people have stated that after long use (years), they just never seem to run out. I've only had them for 3 months, but have used them one to 4 times a week since I've gotten them and have not had any indication that even my favorite colors are running low. At this point, if they did, I would not hesitate to buy a new set. They are worth every penny I paid for them already. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
good basic kit but not overall high quality. Overall it is nice starter set but the easel if very flimsy, we used it a few times and the easel kept falling over and finally it just snapped apart mid painting. Overall the brushes and other materials are a good value, so I did not really mind. Canvases are great for an eight year old but the surface of the canvas is really rough and not great for more professional fine detail. Brushes are average at best but one of the best selections for starting out that I found to learn different strokes and techniques. The overall value probably exceeds the price but if you really have a serious art interest you might be better off buying a more expensive set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Classic, love it! Great quality as always. This is a good quality stamp. Deep red is made in the USA so that is a bonus. This image came out super crisp and clear. My 16 year old loves his converse ( just ordered him some more yesterday in fact) and so for scrapbook pages. with him. this stamp will have cute meaning and be perfect. It' s a nice size and does have a decent amount that is flat. I suggest wiping a stamp pad across it first then blotting, this creates perfect coverage and the blotting makes an evenly inked surface with just the right texture. If you wipe the ink on and then stamp you will get lines and streaks in large flat areas of the stamp. I am using Memento tuxedo black to do this.
For fun I used glossy accents by ranger to emboss just the shoe laces. This would make a great school days accent as well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Natural pink dye for Easter eggs. I was looking for a natural dye to create pink Easter eggs (beets always turn my eggs beige), and these little bugs worked great. In a quart of water, a boiled about 10 of the insects until the water turned pink. Then cooled the water and dyed the hard-boiled eggs by soaking them in the dye bath for a few hours. The pink was very bright and clear. Plus, my daughter thought it was pretty cool that we were using bugs to dye eggs.
In case you are wondering about the safety of this for use with eggs, my understanding is that cochineal is used as a food dye for many red or pink colored foods, as an alternative to the FD&C red food dyes, which are derived from coal tar. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
DON'T BUY! BIG MESS. This is probably the worst kids product I have ever had the misfortune of purchasing for my child. If you are considering purchasing this, just give your child some old Halloween make-up or a tube of lipstick and tell them to have at. The texture is similar to that of a grease pencil. It is easily broken with any amount of pressure, so not only will you end up with gobs of it on your windows, but smears on your child's hands and clothes that doesn't easily come off. The bits that break off will end up on your window sill, window frame, floor and mashed into your child's stocks or shoes.
I love <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Crayola-8-ct-Washable-Window-Markers/dp/B001FQKPSU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Crayola 8 ct. Washable Window Markers</a>. I figured this might just be a type of crayon that would adhere and wipe away. It was appealing for the colors and the thought that it wouldn't dry out like the markers can. Instead of lasting longer, I threw these away after spending over an hour trying to clean up the mess they made. I had to scrape the windows to get most of it off and then scrub them, rinsing the wash cloth over and over to try to get it off. Also, if the washcloth is any indication, I don't believe this stuff is washable like it is advertised to be.
If I could have given this item zero stars and a giant red warning sign, I would have. Don't make the same mistake I did in purchasing this item. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Really brings the best out of this interesting group of people and this annual event. I'm a female and I really don't have any interest in playing paintball, but I LOVED this film. Before watching it, I thought it had the potential to be cheesy since I'm not into paintball. I was totally wrong. It was fun and engaging throughout the entire film. This isn't your normal re-enactment and this isn't your normal paintball war (from what I gather). The passion the people have for the sport and this annual event is intense. The documentary did a great job of telling the characters stories and made you want more. You can't help but fall in love with the people and root for them - even the Germans. I found it amazing how this event brings so many people together from all over the country and the world. It is funny, fast-paced, suspenseful, touching, and all around fun to watch - so what are you waiting for? Stop reading reviews and get it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful pattern, but large size. I really loved the pattern on this. I knew it was 12x12 but think that a 6x6 would have better served my needs, however, I took a chance. I just can't use something this large for my art. Would have liked to return it, but was going to be charged MORE than what I spent on this just in shipping alone! I can't believe Amazon expects to have the shipping run through their algorithms per item when I know I could have returned it for considerably less and maybe someone who really could use this and love it would enjoy it. Now it will sit in a drawer collecting dust. So it is a good stencil if you want a huge pattern, just be aware of the size. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Worth the money. Colored pencils have been my favorite medium to work with as far back as I can remember. I came across these gorgeous pencils at a local art store where I live and luckily, got to sample them in person (as you can also buy them there individually for $3 each). Seriously, they feel like butter gliding over paper when you use them and they blend so beautifully! In the art store I visited, this set of 30 was $75 so even for an artist - pro or not - they're definitely a considered purchase. When I got home, I immediately looked on Amazon to see them for sale with a good $20+ discount. Amazing! I haven't had chance to work with these a lot yet but am looking forward to. Highly recommended! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Totally worth the price if you ask me. I know a lot of people complained that these stickers are mostly dark and some are uncut. However, it looked like there were sewing pattern-looking stickers in the mix, so for the price I decided to take a gamble. There are, indeed, old-fashioned sewing pattern stickers. I love them. There are also ones that look like stamps, borders, tags, some Christmas ones, and even one sheet of old Coca Cola ads. Quite an assortment. And I would think a Coca Cola lover or collector would love these. Only a few sheets are brightly colored, yes, like the one with bows, but the rest are all of a vintage style, so to me it's perfectly fitting that they are muted or brownish. One interesting thing, though, is that upon first opening the package there was quite a strong smell. Old paper or ink maybe? It was definitely strange, but it has dissipated quite a bit. I've already used some of the stickers for vintage-style Artist Trading Cards. To me they are a great price, and shipping was much faster than expected. So if you're the type who would enjoy muted, vintage-looking stickers and don't mind using some as project backgrounds or cutting out the items, these would be great for you. Just know what you will be receiving. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Koulora Gel Pens. I purchased these Gel Pens for a coloring book I also purchased. I originally was using crayons (which I hated). I then was using colored pencils, but having to sharpen them all the time was a pain. When I was looking at coloring books, several people mentioned gel pens in their review. I never thought about using these. So after research these had a very high rating. So very glad I purchased this brand. I just wish they had a larger pack with a more extensive color assortment.
PROS:
They color great, dry quickly, don't bleed through the paper, the ink flows very nicely.
CONS:
The colors are so close to each other. Example I needed a light blue. Their light blue is not too much liter than the dark blue. I needed like a sky blue or something close to that shade. It is the same way with all their colors. I would like more assortment of color. I would even be willing to purchase a larger pack, which they do not sell. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Well-made in America, easy to put together and it is a beast. Well-made in America, easy to put together and it is a beast that will serve me well. Worked fine as soon as I finished the brief assembly. You really do only need a wrench and screwdriver to assemble. The two fans draw very well. I am relatively new to airbrushing, but this is my second booth. The first was one of the multitude of cheap foreign made little booths that all seem to be from same design and nearly useless. Reason I bought the big one is because I am working on large (1:350) ship models and a large WWII fast carrier fits just fine. I added white foam core board from as a light reflective inside bottom and a $20 led under-shelf light hung by velcro and it is extremely well-illuminated now, | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
very lightweight- easier for those who have a hard time "feeling" when their stamp hits the paper with the heavier blocks. These are designed for clear acrylic stamps that don't come with any sort of mount and red-rubber stamps that come with a smooth "cling mount" attached to the back. You simply lay the smooth side of your stamps (clear or cling-mount) to the block and use them like you would a traditional, wood-mount stamp.
As others have noted, these are VERY thin blocks, slightly thicker than the plastic on a CD jewel case. They are very lightweight, and can't take abuse like the big, thicker blocks- meaning, you can't drop them on tile floors or roll over them with your desk chair because they will crack.
But if you are okay with this, there are a lot of benefits to the thinner blocks because of their lightweight nature. They are more like wood handles because of their weight (but much thinner). I have smaller hands and I find these a lot easier to position and work with, especially with larger stamps.
The reason I like the thin blocks is because I feel like they aren't weighing the stamps down while stamping- when I lay them on paper, I'm not sort of "thumping" them down. I can feel how much pressure I'm putting on the paper with a lighter-weight block. You can stamp the paper and leave the stamp against the paper and "smooth" it out with your hands with these particular blocks- you can't do that with the heavier blocks without holding on to them because they are so heavy that one side/corner winds up getting tipped onto the paper.
With the heavier blocks, I never know how much contact the stamp is making with the paper.
The best part about this pack is the variety- it has pretty much every and any size block you'd ever need.
If you are okay with the thinner blocks, or find the larger blocks a little too cumbersome and heavy, give these a try. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
My favorite water brushes. **Update** My rating of the genuine Pentel product stands, but I have to warn people not to order these from a seller known as Amaping, they are sending out obvious knock-offs in generic plastic sleeve packaging. On top of that the shipping date was pushed back 3 times.
Original Product Review: I have Pentel, Caran d Ache and Koi brands and these are my favorite, most economical brand. The price here cant be beat (9.99), these sell at art stores for $18. I use all three sizes, but the large is best for painting and the small and medium are best for line sketching with inks and hand lettering. These are easy to fill and hold a decent amount of water, they hold up to a good amount of abuse. I have waterproof black India ink in my small brush and one year later its still sketching perfectly with zero clogging. Id say give these a try if you haven't yet, the price is right. I have Pentel, Caran d Ache and Koi brands and these are my favorite, most economical brand. The price here cant be beat ($9.99), these sell at art stores for $18. I use all three sizes, but the large is best for painting and the small and medium are best for line sketching with inks and hand lettering. These are easy to fill and hold a decent amount of water, they hold up to a good amount of abuse. I have waterproof black India ink in my small brush and one year later its still sketching perfectly with zero clogging. Id say give these a try if you haven't yet, the price is right. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
perfect for my planner and journal. Really cute stickers that stick very well, perfect for my planner and journal . They arrived way before the estimated day.
The sheet with the numbers and weather icons, the picture with only one sheet, is a little annoying to get the little boxes out and not ruin them cause they all come off when you try to take one. I folded them along the edges and that solved that. I don't mind the little letters in another language, though I might not use all of them and it would be sweet if they could make another version and not include them or in just english (which they might have, haven't looked at all their items).
Overall I love them, great price plus no shipping, I will definitely be buying more in different styles. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Worth it for the small details. These are nice brushes with hard bristles . I Painted 3 pieces the other day and found as you use the brushes some of the bristles start to stick out making you have to cut them. I attempted to reshape them. Kept the straws to store them, but nothing I did would get those strays back into place. these are really good for the first few times but not for prolonged use.
However the base of the brushes are wonderful! they're easy to hold and fit well in my hands, definitely the most comfortable brushes I own. I wish they just lasted longer.
I did receive these at a discount in exchange for an honest review. That discount in no way influenced my review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Took 3 sets to assemble 1 complete working set. I ended up ordering 3 sets (2 replacements) and combining them to get one complete set of working markers. I'm glad I started early, so I had time to test each set as they came in. The markers worked great once I assembled nine working markers. We used them to write messages on dessert plates at a bridal shower. The bride loves having personalized plates from her closest friends and family. Definitely give some lead time, though, to make sure all your markers work. It was different colors in each set that were dried out. Just shake the marker and if you don't hear a clacking sound then that market is dead. Amazon was great about sending replacements for free and since I had a month to return the duds, I could collect the colors I was missing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
LOVE IT. This is one of the best brands out there for sketchbooks. Top of the line. Worth every penny and then some. I am pretty hard on my sketchbooks but these take the beating. The alpha series paper is 100lb and thick enough for washes. They work well with all kinds of ink, graphite, and watercolor. I can't say enough good things about this brand. Built to last. Paper has a nice toothy (but not too toothy) feel. Works fine with ink pens like Microns. Works amazingly well with colored pencils. There are different types of papers and some are even thicker (180lb, which is amazing as the standard on sketchbooks is 60 - 75 lb). You want quality? You want to do mixed media or art journaling? Get this book! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
True to color when they dry, perfectly pigmented. These are REAL paints, not some super cheap ones you can pick up at your local hobby store. You will need some turpentine to get the pain off your brushes, with just a paper yowel, it's super simple.
Every single one of these colors are true to the pigments. When they dry, they will dry the color that you put down, like I said. Not cheap paints.
I like to put a thin layer of clear coat over the paints when I'm done so they will last forever!!!
For the 12 tubes of colors that you get, it's a fantastic price. I can go to hobby lobby and get the same 12 for more money but won't be as highly pigmented and or creamy. These are my favorites. I'd recommend them 100%!
Promotional or discounted product provided to review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Really Great Clear Gesso. Smooth, Perfect for Bible Art Journaling. I was on the search for a smooth clear gesso and decided to give TriArt Clear Gesso try. I have their black, white and sludge gessos and none are gritty like Liquitex and a few other clear gessos. I find those gritty gessos to be very hard on my paintbrushes and I can't move the paints like I want. Sure, they are sandable but I don't have time for that.
I have been using this as a page prep/ basecoat in my Crossway ESV Journaling Bible so I can do art and illustrations in the wide margins of the Bible, my take on the historical Illuminated Manuscripts and Bibles. This helps protect the thin bible paper from moisture and stops any ink or paints soaking through the page.
I continue to be a TriArt fan. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Solid air compressor. Just got mine and like it so far, it's much more quiet than my other Husky Quiet Air comp. It fills the tank in 10 to 20 seconds and is completely quiet when running off the tank, I was suprised by how much I could spray before it kicked on again. Its about as loud as a small air conditioner when running and wasn't even warm when I went to shut it off after painting for a while.
One tip is to release the pressure after your done and unscrew the relief valve on the bottom of the tank to let the moisture escape. I read that tanks can rust if this is not done.
As another reviewer mentioned the dials are hard to see without crouching down if its on the floor.
Its a bit heavier than I thought and the size is just like a desktop computer tower. This does not include an airbrush holder like the Power Jet Pro.
It came with a sleek black hose and 3 adapters for different airbrush brands.
Seems like a solid compressor, Im looking foward to painting a lot with it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beware may not be worth it depending on the nature of project. Not a huge fan of these stencils...it seems no matter what I use to transfer the stencil onto paper it bleeds and I don't get a clear and crisp design. I bought these with the idea of my own wrapping paper for Christmas and thought it would be fun as I could customize the design and colors to easy gift recipient....however that ended up not being the case. The few presents I did wrap with my stencil designs looked like a child did them and were definitely not the look I was going for. Most of the designs are too intricate for such a tiny stencil and would only be realistic for maybe decorating the paper of a Christmas letter with colored pencils. Not at all what I was expecting. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Exactly as advertised. I thought, "that's a little big!" but reading the reviews convinced me that having 100 places for pens would be worth it. And it is. Well crafted and nice looking. The zippers run smoothly , don't snag and I love that they can snap out of the way. I have a few small suggestions. The light-brown smooth leather, (and yes, it's NICE leather), got some sort of dark mark across one side, very quickly - maybe some drink? - and I can't remove it. I'm thinking of getting shoe polish to darken that whole side. Another suggestion, the elastic to hold pencils is sewed, very tightly, and isn't loosening up. I've had the case several months and it still takes effort to remove a pencil. I realize that you don't wan't it so lose that pens slide out - but there needs to be a happy medium. Don't stretch the elastic before sewing it down, just lay it on, maybe even a little loosely.
One note, this is a big case. I love it because I can carry an assortment of pencils, pens, brushes. Keep in mind, it is about the size of a book and will take quite a bit of space in your Art bag.
ALL-in-ALL: VERY GOOD PRODUCT | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Simple Creativity. Love my Explore One! I have two other electronic cutters, and the Explore One is definitely the easiest to use out of the three. I can't imagine using the other machines now. The Smart Dial is so simple, much easier than trying to figure out pressure, speed, depth. No blade adjustment is needed. Switching from blade to pen or scoring stylus is a breeze with the adapter (sold separately.) The Explore cuts beautifully and accurately. The Design Space software is easy to learn, and you can import your own images, use your cartridges (after linking them to Cricut) or get the monthly subscription. Endless possibilities, and the simplicity leaves me more time for creating. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent Multi-Media Paint Brushes. I am an artist and I am always buying different brands of artist brushes. I received these quickly and I couldn't wait to try these brushes out. My primary medium is watercolor. I have found these brushes to be invaluable in my work!! They are sturdy and very absorbent and they are my go-to brushes for laying down large washes and their absorbency makes it perfect for lifting color. These brushes would also be perfect for use with acrylics as well as with multi-media applications. The bristles are soft and springy, while resilient in maintaining their shape. The clear acrylic handles are easy to hold and will not warp or crack if left soaking in water. (An excellent feature to look for if using as student brushes). This set is definitely comparable to other brushes I have paid twice as much for. An excellent value!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fantastic if the size suits you, but great even if it doesn't. This sketchbook is one of my favorites. Small and portable, it's great for sketching on the go, and can take watercolors and markers as well, making it an excellent choice for sketching in a more stationary setting as well. The one downside of this sketchbook is its biggest strength, which is that it's quite small, making it difficult to work on larger-scale drawings. It's perfect for small doodles on the go, though, and I'd highly recommend it for commuters who want to sketch on the bus or tram, or for students who would like to draw on their downtime. For those looking for a less hobbyist, more involved sketchbook, I would suggest perhaps upsizing, but wouldn't discourage a friend from buying this sketchbook. I buy it personally for myself and my little brother :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
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