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Don't show up on dark surfaces and can bleed some. I like these markers. They do not show up well on dark surfaces and sometimes bleed in the wash. If you're painting on lighter surfaces and are not worried about possible shadows of colors on the fabric, then these are great. The two different tips are very useful. I didn't try soaking them in vinegar water before washing (no instructions to do so, but have heard that helps make dies color fast), but I did let the colors dry for more than a week before washing. I painted two small bright pink flowers with green stems on off white cotton slacks. There is a light pink area above, below and to the left of the flower after washing. It is faint and the green didn't seem to bleed. Thankfully, they were not slacks often worn out of the house. I do find the colors useful to paint on top of fabric paints that I've used with a paint brush--added shadows and highlights. In that case, the tote bag was washed first (before painting) and will not be frequently washed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent quality. This is my absolute favorite sketchbook. Ever. The size is perfect for me, and the binding allows it to open and lie flat. The paper has a creamy white (not glaring white) surface, and a very slight tooth. It advertises that it will take light washes, but I've gotten pretty heavy handed on some pages, and there was still no bleed through. I've used graphite, charcoal, prismacolor pencils, ink, water color pencils, water colors, and guache. All have performed beautifully on this paper. I take it with me wherever I go, and the cover has been very durable. It's showing very little signs of wear or tear. I will definitely be getting another when this one is full. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Just what I needed. This copic display is perfect for my needs. I wanted something that would neatly keep my copic sketch and some copic originals organized and not be overly bulky. I plan on putting it in the inside of my small book case which I keep directly next to my drafting table.
After reading reviews of people receiving this product broken or cracked I was a little bit nervous about ordering one. Mine came from "The BT Group" and I received it without a scratch. I do highly suggest having them put it in a amazon box (if offered) since it will add extra protection and padding. The box it originally was going to be shipped in only offered one thin layer of bubble wrap to protect it so I can easily see how it could arrive cracked if dropped or not handled with care. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
about the price and the style only to be disappointed with the same problem I had with the sacred . I was excited about the price and the style only to be disappointed with the same problem I had with the sacred oak journal (posted pics on that one...see my review). Inside the very light beige leather has stain marks of stain bleeding in on the edge as well as stain finger prints that were very unsightly. It was meant for a gift and that kind of flaw would just be tacky in a gift. I sent this back like 2 others. Finally found a better quality that was around $2 more at the time and LOVED it. Much higher quality and the cover wrapped around inside 1/3 of the way where no finger prints can show and the first and last page can tuck in. It was : $9.90 June 19th. It was lovely and looked even better than the photographs.
Handmade Owl Embossed Leather Journal Pocket style Re-fillable 7x5 Blank Pages Tanned Color for Men and Women
Sold by: M&N DESIGNS | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I would not describe these as "crayons" but more like markers and they are awesome on windows. I would not describe these as "crayons" but more like markers and they are awesome on windows. They're the BEST window markers we've ever used (and having multiple children and going through multiple sports, we did A LOT of writing on bathroom mirrors and auto windows and tried out dozens of window markers).
They write easily and last long. Go on clean. No messy drips. They are not super thick as some sponge like window markers are, but you can solve this by going over your designs a couple of times. (The clean up is a bit tough--hence why they last--but a bit of elbow grease and window cleaner will eventually do the trick).
The one color that is a waste is the black. You really can't see it on anything--so I suspect you'd use it for shading/fill in. That said, there are really only four useful colors in this pack, so be mindful of your product descriptions when ordering. The product description on my order was for two (2) packs, and I only received one, so I sent them back. Otherwise, the product itself is easy to use and does what it's supposed to. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I'm not in love.... I wanted to be. So u got these as practice paints since I'm a student, but I am really not enjoying using them. I'm not crazy about the colors and don't think they mix well. I didn't care for how they went down. I really really wanted to love these. I ended up ordering the Sennelier Aquarelles which I have not opened as of the time of this review, but will update with photos soon.
This set thought, it's been the last set I turn to use. I forced my self to use it exclusively for a painting last night just to give them a chance. I'll try them a few more times before I give up.
I do like the container, it's plastic yes, and big, but fine for studio work. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Buy These Pencils for a Magnificent Professional Effect. These pencils are magnificent. The pigments are lush and deep and vibrant. I actually prefer to use these pencils dry, layer them, and burnish them for an effect that is very much akin to that of an oil painting. Unlike the Prismacolor watercolor pencils, these pencils remain sharp and never seem to break; they also achieve a much better point than either the Prismas or the Faber-Castell Albrecht Durer pencils. Dry, these pencils are lovely, deft, and precise and achieve wonderfully fine details. I use them wet to achieve much looser and more painterly watercolor effects! The black is nearly as darkly pigmented as the black in the Derwent Drawing Pencils set. The lightfastness is excellent, too, and I'm very comfortable using these pencils to create art work that I sell in the certain knowledge that--unlike Derwent's Inktense and Derwent's Graphitint (used wet), both of which feature miserable ratings in terms of lightfastness--these pencils are archival. I'd give these pencils ten stars if I could! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Definitely worth every penny. Absolutely love this stuff, it blew me away.
I bought a plush Mr Fox toy (from the recent The Little Prince movie) for my daughter's 3rd birthday. The one I ordered (handmade from South Africa) was almost perfect in every way, with the exception of one detail: none of the detail lines glow in the dark.
So off to Amazon I went, searching for some glow-in-the-dark paint I can apply to a textile material. This was one of the first search results that came up, and after comparing it to other products on Amazon, I decided to order it.
It's a TINY bottle, I can easily hide it in the palm of my hand. The first thing I tried is to expose the bottle to sunlight to see how well it would glow. Lo and behold! The bottle started glowing brightly right in the palm of my hand, even in my daylit kitchen!! This stuff glows AMAZINGLY bright!
Applying it was a little tough because it's very thick and a bit grainy. But then I wasn't using the best brush, just some budget craft brush. And painting lines on textile is never terribly easy anyways. I did succeed, though, and the results were perfect. I essentially painted over the existing detail lines and shapes on the plush. I didn't put it on very thick, and I used a paper towel to smoosh it into the fabric. It dried somewhat clear, with a faint yellowish white still visible on the surface. I only put on one coat.
The result? ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! All it takes is a few seconds under a source of light, and the paint on the fox glows beautifully in the dark, just like in the movie. The glow is good for about an hour, which is fine for this purpose.
I barely used any of the paint for this project, so I plan to get some stencils to paint shapes on the walls and ceiling of my daughter's bedroom. This stuff is a blast to play with. I'll probably buy more paint and find other neat uses for it.
Definitely worth every penny. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Better than Crayola but not the other high end ones. If you are used to using Crayola colored pencils these pencils are not too bad comparing to these pencils they blend better and also softer than Crayola Color Pencils however if you're trying to use these pencils in replacement of prismacolor, fabric Castell, Caran Dache, or any other high end ones, you would be much more disappointed. these pencils are great for simple Sketchbook ideas and practices. But the LED is much harder and less pigmented then I would like them to be one good thing about these pencils is that they do not break very easily can be sharpened to a veriy fine point. If you're considering using these pencils to do some very serious artwork and also sell them I would not recommend these pencils. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for beginners. I've been scrapbooking for a few years now. Whenever I wanted to do letters, I would use a stencil to trace and then cut the letters out. It grew pretty tedious. So I really wanted to get a machine to help me out. I got a sizzix for Christmas but took it back when I heard how expensive it was to buy the plates. Then I found this online and thought I would give it a try. I just got it today and I LOVE it! So far I have cut out a pumpkin, TONS of letters and some of the words that come standard. It may not do all of the fancy stuff the really pricey machines do, but if you're just starting out and want to get a machine I couldn't recommend it more. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Gundam Markers. I just got these in the mail today.
As a beginner when it comes to painting Gundam models, I have to say the learning curve on these might be a little steep to those who don't... pay much attention to detail.
Me being the control freak that I am, I'm LOVING these. Getting them to work is common sense, shake the bottle, press down the tip, wait for paint, worst comes to worst repeat. The paint is fine, as if it were diluted in thinner, but not to the point of being runny. Wherever you run the pen, you'll leave a good thick, clean layer of paint.
They're cleaner and easier to use than the DecoColor Calligraphy pen's I own. The tips are some sort of porous plastic, whereas the DecoColor tips seem to be some sort of super-thin metal wiring compressed together, almost like very fine steel wool. These tips tend to fray after some use; the Gundam Markers do not fray at all, even with excessive pressure. Don't get me wrong, these are painting tools, so they need to be treated with care.
The Metallic Gray is effing AMAZING. Very cool black-into-silver glossy marble-like color, and it paints so smoothly. I used it to detail joints, mechanical parts, the inside of containers, etc.
Blue is definitely the Gundam blue we all know and love. Goes on bright, dries to a perfect hue. I tested it out on an old 1/144 Wing Zero I have, and I couldn't tell the difference between the paint and plastic besides the texture itself.
The same goes for Red and Yellow.
White is tricky to use, especially on surfaces that are dark. I find myself doing double and triple coats of the white in order to get a nice, clean white finish. It's easy to leave imperfections or bubbles in the paint when using the white marker, but that's a simple fix... Just run the marker lightly over the bubble or mark, and it'll smooth it out.
The grey panel liner is my pet-peeve of the bunch... Maybe I haven't activated it correctly, but when I use it the ink is very opaque, and if I concentrate it, it looks purple, not grey. Perhaps I'm not using it correctly, so I'll hold my judgement fully... As for the tip, I love it. It's a sort of foamy brush tip, very fine at the end, but tapers to a good thickness. So it works for panel-lining and some detailing if you can get the ink to run correctly.
All in all, definitely worth it for me, I'll buy them again when the paint runs out. Take your time to learn how to use these, whether by painting on your old or broken models, or even your remote control... Remember, it washes off with acetone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
WHO WOULDN'T WANT TO RECEIVE A CARD LIKE THIS. Everything you see here (18 dies total) -- except for the words and bow is included. This is what is included:
- 1 card base that measures 5-3/4" x 8-3/4" (outer edges of dies). Die cut itself measures 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"
- 2 dies to cut and add decorative papers to the left and right sides of the stand-up
- 1 border strip that sort of looks like a film strip (5-1/2" x 1/2") using "bracket-edge" motif
- 4 "bracket-edge" squares that cut out a smaller inner square sizes 2.1/4", 1-1/2", 1-1/4" and 1"
- 3 "bracket-edge" squares that have raised dots in the center for embossing in sizes 1-1/4", and 2 1" squares
- 2 "bracket-edge" squares both sized 1" with tiny holes that will cut out
- 5 "bracket-edge" squares that only cut the the outside of the square in sizes 1-1/2", 1-1/4", 7/8", 3/4" and 1/2"
I think some of the smallest dyes could have been eliminated because imo, they're onlu good for making confetti. I personally think a couple of die-cut words or at least one decorative element would have been nice. Overall, this set makes a really cute card that anyone would be pleased to get. I sent a 3-D card to my daughter for her Birthday. She LOVED it and was proud to show it off.
PSSST: Don't forget to watch Stephanie Barnards You-tube video on how to turn her stand-up cards into a double gate-fold card. You'll learn how to get more bang for your buck with your stand-up dies. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works for me, Good Price, Good Glow. This product is used in the production of the Unprofound wine bottle party lamps. It is placed inside of wine bottles along with small led lights. This EHC Glow paint charges quite easy via the small led lights and or your average home lighting. It can easily be seen through the glass of a dark wine bottle in a pitch black environment, which is impressive. It is about as thick as your average fabric paint in texture, possibly a little thinner. A thick amount dries within about 30 mins. I've never applied multiple coats, one coat seems to do the trick. For the price and amount you receive 2 oz, I think I will continue purchasing this product. I may try adding additional glow powder and see if that does anything, in the future. I would rather do that than try another more expensive brand with less quantity. Check out my lamps at http://www.theunprofound.com | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect for a beginner like me. I love these!!! I'm a beginner at acrylic painting, I mean seriously, don't-know-what-I'm-doing beginner. So I really had no idea what to buy as far as canvases go, and I really didn't want to spend much money since I'm not looking to sell my paintings and I'm really just goofing around. These were in my budget and looked like a nice size for someone that's just playing around with paints :).
I don't have much to compare these too in my repertoire, but I can say that the paint glided nicely across these, covered the area quickly with little paint, and dried nicely. I will attach two of my paintings (I followed tutorials for these!) and the process to show how nicely these canvases worked for me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Just What I Wanted. Works very smoothly, cleans up easily and appears to be well made.
I have used an internal mix airbrush for a few years and found the one I have anyway, to be tempermental with paint flow and difficult to clean. I wanted to try a gravity feed airbrush, and this one seemed reasonably priced and suited to my hobby painting needs.
I have not been disappointed.
I wish the product description would have said that the hose had 1/8 inch fittings on both ends. I had to get a 1/4" to 1/8" adaptor to get the hose to fit my compressor. That however, was just a minor annoyance and in no way diminishes the performance of the airbrush itself. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
1 coffee cup from goodwill, tracing paper, and this paint marker = 1 great gift. My son wanted to make a mug for his dad for father's day. I researched how to do it and what to use (everyone seemed to have a different ideal). Here's what we did that worked for us: We bought a glazed white mug from the goodwill. We washed with hot soapy water and rinsed well. We never touched the area we were going to write on with our bare hands (oils from hands can mess it up) we used gloves (like the doctor's). We traced the design onto the mug with carbon paper. We wrote directly over it with this paint marker. We let it sit for a few days. We stuck it in the cold oven, brought temp to 350, then turned it off and let it sit overnight (6-8hrs). We then just let it sit until it was time to give to him (a week I think). Dad uses it every day for his coffee. He heats water in microwave until boiling in it (instant coffee). It has only been hand-washed, it would probably be fine, but we worry. 3 weeks of use and no sign of wear. Hope this helps! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Five Stars! Superb. I was always hesitant to try oil painting, because my primary medium was always watercolor. I am very glad I purchased this set and it makes me feel better that I don't have to use toxic materials since I have pets in the home. Painting in oils was a lot of fun and this is a great set to try if you are just starting out, although it is a little expensive, but it's worth every penny. The consistency is creamy and thick, and after I apply a few drops of walnut oil, it applies very smoothly on the canvas. Cleanup is a breeze, and I was pleasantly surprised that these cleaned up better than the normal brand of watercolors I use! Awesome, awesome set and I am enjoying oil painting a lot! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very professional. I've been buying a lot of airbrushing equipment lately to spice up my RC aircraft, and this item is by far one of the best pieces of equipment I purchased. It's rather heavy so I'm not worried about it being tipped or dragged off the work bench, and the other great things about this is, the pressure gauge being right there in sight, and if you don't have a pressure valve to make very minor pressure adjustments attached to the air gun as I don't, with this you have 6 of these valves, one for each air hose attachment. This is really a great product. You won't be disappointed. Also, I just read about people complaining about air leaks. If your leaking air at the hose connections then you need to add more silicone plumbers tape. Any time your connecting air lines you need to use this tape. I wonder if these people are even using the tape? If your a guy you should know better.... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Chinese Ink Stick. This ink has no rough inclusions to damage the ink stone. It is scented with patchouli or something like it. I use it in the time-honoured Western manner of preparing it on the ink stone and then transferring it to a metal-nibbed pen by brush; I can't comment on how it works in traditional brush calligraphy. As one expects with stick ink, the medium is collagen glue, and can be relied on, once dry, not to run if painted over with watercolours. There may be some variation in the weights of these ink sticks; mine weighed in at 32 grams, (presumably 1 liang in the traditional measure, with some drying taken into account).
Compared to other inks, this one tends to give a dense black, often with a shiny surface. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love them. I reorganized my kitchen recently. We got a great deal on some Mason Jars of 3 different sizes, and then purchased a <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Oggi-9322-5-Piece-Acrylic-Canister-Set-with-Airtight-Clamp-Lids-Food-Storage-Container/dp/B000RY46G8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Oggi 9322 5-Piece Acrylic Canister Set with Airtight Clamp Lids-Food Storage Container</a>set in a Clear Acrylic . We used these to label everything. I think it turned out pretty good!
Just follow the instructions and prime the pen first, then allow the Label to sit for a couple minutes to dry. Do not wave them, the chalk ink will run. Once its dry, peel it off and slap it on your jar. You can cut the square ones to fit your smaller jars if need be. We did for the smallest jars.
I tend to buy spiced in large bags and used all the small Mason jars for spice and flax seed etc. The labels are cute and make it easy to keep it all sorted well. I included a picture. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great brushes, especially for the price. These brushes are really great- one of my favorite things is that the package they come in double as a carrying case! When you remove a little strip of paper-like material from the bottom of the flap, a sticky material is underneath- and its strong enough to keep the package shut but also easily open it. Regardless of the carrying packs design, the brushes themselves are great! I really like the ratio of brush to wood, in the way that bigger brushes have bigger, wider shapes, and smaller brush tips have skinnier handles- this makes it a lot easier to paint with them. Its also nice how they have a non-painted wooden part to the stick- it makes the ushers stand out compared to some of the more boring, solid tone brushes Ive seen. So far theyve worked great! If any problems arise Ill be sure to update my review accordingly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for Beginners. I really like the brand Colore, I previously received the Sketch Pad. This acrylic paint set is great for beginners who wish to start painting. The paint was easy to work. The tubes are small so if you are looking to create a large piece of art, then these tubes will not be enough. However, it is great for smaller art work and DIY projects. The set comes with 12 bold colors. It was easy to wash to clean the brushes after using as well as off of my hands. It is easy to mix and create new colors.
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Colore-Acrylic-Paint-Set-Set-Of-12/dp/B014UMGA5W/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Colore Acrylic Paint Set, Set Of 12</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
First attempt. This is my first time using a gundam marker. I really didn't know what to expect. The marker does have a fine tip. I am using it to detail my bear guys (i.e. adding accents to a few pieces) plus draw expressions on their face. The marker is really quick to dry. I didn't notice any smears after application, which also means I can't quickly clean up some of the lines or mistakes I've made. I had a bottle of rubbing alcohol and q-tips by my side to clean up some of the stray lines which helped a bit, but honestly smeared the ink during cleanup (lots of rubbing alcohol and q-tips). Since this is my first time with these markers in general, I don't have a good point of reference. So for now, I'm going with the 4 stars due to inexperience. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
CHEAP, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. This had tracking on the shipping but I was rather worried since it did not make up to date, it said it was still in china for a week, however it did arrive early.
Excited to test them out, the nibs look unusual, It was rather flat than my other Saji nib, but they were different brands so I didn't think to much on there; HOWEVER, I tested the strength on 1 nib to see how the prongs stretch out and with one try the prongs never came back to its original shape.
I am fairly new to dip pens and freaked out that I broke one, but with my other nib it didn't do this it ALWAYS came back to its original shape.
I tested the maru nib (the smallest) and it didn't write what so ever, the prongs were also splayed as well and I could only get the ink to flow was the back side of the nib. Closer inpection the prongs were unevenly cut, leaving one side much thicker than the other.
I tried the rest, MAKING EXTRA CAREFUL TO NOT SPIT THE PRONGS, but dip pens are made to put pressure on them to gather variety of widths.
Last problem were the saji like nibs, the ends are usally curved but the nibs I had gotten were ridiculously curved as if someone gotten pliers and twisted to a U shape.
I compared the nibs to my current nib (Nikko pen) and all in all the Nikko was much stronger and I could split the probgs and it still went back to its original shape and I used this nib for months now.
I would NOT recommend this to anyone, whatsoever. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Set Of Brushes. I recently have taken an interest on learning how to paint. I have watched many videos on how to draw and paint and really needed something for a first timer, like myself. With this paint brush set from Eunectes, I was able to start on painting lessons without having many issues. These are very high quality brushes and have not been a mess with trying to paint correctly. I love that there are a variety of sizes in the set ranging from Size 0 all the way up to 9. The different sizes are for different kinds of paint strokes as the tips are different except for just something rounded or flat. You, also, do get a sponge that helps if you are going to be using the brushes for face painting. The sponge is for special painting effects while face painting. This sponge is very sturdy and probably very easy to clean as well. I never really thought to try face painting with these brushes, but its worth a try. You, also, do get a very nice pencil for sketching purposes. The pencil a bit bigger than what I thought it would be especially when Im used to using smaller pencils for sketching purposes. Overall, I am very happy with this brush kit. This will definitely help me learn how to paint better and will be used quite a lot when learning. These are very easy to grip as they are double crimped(rings around the handle of the brushes) for extra grip and security while painting. I could never as for a better brush set. These are inexpensive and I will definitely get these again whenever I am needing replacements. I do recommend these brushes to anyone who loves to paint whether you are a beginner or know a lot about painting. I got this set of brushes for free or at a heavy discount in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Easy to use. I was exposed to the Inscriblio while working at a craft store. I used it to etch names onto glass. It was easy to learn how to use and I love the versatility. You can etch into glass, rock, metal, wood and more. You do need to practice a bit to get a feel for it since it moves smoother in certain directions. Keep in mind that it is a tool and as with any new tool you will have to learn how to use it, learn the precautions to take(eye protection for example) and learn what its limits are. I have used it to inscribe into glass, rock and metal. Each of those materials are a bit different so again I would suggest you practice first. Take your time when using the tool; you'll find the proper speed necessary to etch the surface you're working with.
Although I have emphasized practice I still would recommend this tool for pretty much anyone. It is easy to use and you should be quick to learn it. Depending on how precise you want to be will determine how much you should practice.
A tip for when working with a flat surface like glass: print out the text you want to inscribe and keep in mind that thin lettering will be harder to work with. Tape the paper onto the surface and then slowly go over the paper and then into the glass. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
My little Niece loves these . Very cute for my young crafty niece who loves stickers and all sorts of crafty items. I try and keep a well stocked area in her little craft corner I made for her for when she visits. These are perfect for her little fingers. She is able to peel them apart without my help. There are 6 sheets and they are all pretty big stickers with the exception of one sheet which she may need a little help .They are on the smaller side. They stick well and are all pretty cute. Price point was good for what you recieve and they arrived way ahead of estimated delivery date. Probably took tens days to get here. I am going to order another set because she really seems to like these alot. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Brownish antique. I compared this to Modge Podge Antique.
Modge Podge is a yellow tint.
Americana's is a light brown tint.
I like Americanas decoupage better.
I would like to be able to buy this product locally, but all the art/craft stores in the large urban area I live in carry none or just a few of Americanas Decoupage. Last week I drove over 30 miles going to several art/craft stores.
All of the stores had large displays of Modge Podge.
Only a few had a couple Americana Decoupage. No antique!
One would think Modge Podge was the only decoupage glue/sealer around
. What a waste of my time and gasoline!
Americana lists on their website where their products can be purchased but don't seem to care when I write to them and tell them
I couldn't find their product after checking many stores. They never responded to the email I sent them,. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
One of my favorite art supplies. I'm sorry to hear they're phasing out many of the colors. Rub 'n Buff is one of my favorite art/craft supplies.
I've used it with great success on sealed wood, smoothly sanded unsealed wood, polymer clay, rubber tubing, painted surfaces, acrylic glazes, mod podge, and many plastics. For those kinds of applications it's fantastic. On craft foam it can work really well, but only if you seal the foam first.
In general, on the surfaces it is best for, it is very durable. It stays flexible. I've never seen it crack or split. And I've never had it rub off on my skin when I've used it on a mask or prop (though very greasy fingers might mar it).
Use it sparingly - less really is more with this stuff, especially if you are using it to highlight texture, rather than cover comletely. Squeeze a little out on a separate surface, rub on a tiny bit, and then buff. Work on smallish areas at a time, since it dries quickly.
I've used it with some success on glazed ceramics and some polished metal, but it's tricky. On that kind of slick surface it needs to dry for a bit before buffing or else it just rubs back off. Also on these surfaces, subsequent applications can rub off some of what you already applied; and it can be scratched off of metals or glassy surfaces, so a sealer is a good idea.
It definitely doesn't stick well to cooled hot glue that's been used as a surface treatment, unless you cover that with paint first, but it does stick nicely to dried puffy paints.
It's definitely not for fabrics.
You really should wear gloves. That said, I opt to do without gloves. It's a waxy product, so ordinary soap won't take it off, but oil based products will remove it. I use an orange oil concentrate to take it off my skin, and then wash that off with dishwashing liquid. I've used cooking spray oil, in a pinch, to get it off my hands. Sometimes I just have to live with a bit of it stuck in my cuticles, though.
It has a moderately strong smell. Not a foul smell, but the fumes probably aren't great to inhale a ton of. So if you're planning on using it on something that will go near your face, do so a few days before you plan to wear it so the fumes have had time to dissipate. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not a complete solution, but an interesting concept that may need tweaking. Nice concept, but the end result is that the framelets I am trying to cut out jump around during or between runs through the Big Shot. It acts as though there are multiple magnets arranged in a grid, so the little metal pieces will shift as they are pulled towards different magnets. This may not make sense if you don't witness it, or perhaps the explanation doesn't do it justice, but just know that it is annoying and you will find yourself having to re-cut things if needed them to line up (like Stampin' Up products). I fashioned a work-around by using post-it notes to hold the framelets in place, but that is starting to get expensive.
So, if you don't really care if the pieces move, then it will work great for you. If you do care, let me know and I will take stock out in whoever makes post-it notes! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Happy with results, some challenges in use but there are work-arounds. Worked great. Needed 5 1/2 cans to change a small antique love seat from light colored pattern to dark blue. Agree that the trigger is hard to hold. I wore disposable heavy work gloves (the thermal kind with the heavy latex coating on the palms and fingers), which gave me good grasping while still protecting my hand from pinching. One can's nozzle instantly clogged, but I swapped it for one that I hadn't used yet, and was rocking and rolling.
Between coats, I turned the can upside down until it sprayed clear, and then left the can upside down in a cup of water. Doing both these things allowed my to continue to use that can for the next coat.
The paint dried to a tacky coat in about 30 minutes (80 degree weather with fairly high humidity for a New England summer day). I applied my second after 30 minutes. I did a third coat about 2 hours later (after working on other projects).
The pattern does show through slightly, which I wanted. I just didn't want it to be SO busy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Family fun...all in one box. We bought this set at Wal-Mart and it's great for our family of 4. We were able to make 8 children's shirts (size 6) and 4 adult size XL shirts and still have dye left for at least another couple kids shirts, which is why we bought it in the first place. My only complaint is that it comes with doubles of some colors but not the ones you would use the most of, like black. The gloves are pretty thin so I just bare handed it, I'm not worried about stained hands, it's not the end of the world. You DO have to saturate them a bit to get the color to really set in. Overall I'm very pleased with it, our kids are really excited to wear their shirts to school and it's a great family bonding activity. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Found a great travel bag for this. Just wanted to let everyone know that after searching around for a padded bag that this light box would fit in, I found that the Vera Bradley Laptop Travel Tote is perfect...well, for a woman, anyway. The padded half gives much needed protection and the other zippered section has plenty of room for supplies such as tins of colored pencils, other art supplies and books as well as the cable it came with and an adaptor and additional longer mini usb to usb cable. I had purchased the bag for my laptop, and it was a little too big for the velcro strap to close, but the light box fits like a glove-I even keep it in the storage bag that came with it inside the padded pocket along with some tracing paper. The padded pocket closes with a long velcro strap and is very secure. I now keep all my art supplies in the bag and can just grab it whenever I have time to doodle, which is my current level of artistic endeavor, although I hope to improve my sketching and colored pencil skills with practice. I would NOT use this as a carry-on for air travel, mostly due to the over-all fragility of the light box-it is incredibly thin! The light shines through everything I've put on top so far, and I hope to see how it does on heavier watercolor-type stock, which is the heaviest thing I've ever used. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Caps don't fit properly on non-writing side. I love these pens - or at least, I used to. The writing quality has not decreased one bit, but my most recent batch has a very annoying problem. The caps do not fit properly on the other end of the pen, meaning when I want to write and have the cap ready to put back on at a moment's notice, it's not there. Either it has fallen off (which is annoying), or I had to put it on the table while writing (which is also annoying). I hate to leave anything other than a 5-star review for these wonderful pens, but think about it: the only time you use a pen is when the cap is off, and where do you put the cap most of the time? You put it on the other end of the pen. If it doesn't fit snugly and falls off all the time, that is a design flaw. I don't know why they changed this, or if it's just a defect in a recent batch, but I really hope they fix it in the future. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beats Cricut hands down. The KNK Zing is a very versatile machine! Paper, scrapbooking, engraving, cutting balsa wood, cutting vinyl, making car door magnets, greeting cards, table toppers for parties, banners, posters. I am still learning new ways to use the machine. There is a print and cut feature that is comparable to the Cricut Create. The main difference is the KNK Zing uses industry standard holders for the tools so you can easily swap out the cutter for a pen, marker, glue pen, glitter pen, engraver, embosser, etc. Sometimes you don't even need an adapter for the pen. Also there is no proprietary cartridges to purchase! NO CARTRIDGES! EVER!
The Make The Cut (MTC) software that comes with the machine allows you to "trace" almost any image file, scanned file, or paste directly into the program. It will then map the colors and off you go to cut your images.
I will update this review with video and images when I can. Feel free to ask any questions. I have had the unit almost a year now and love it! We use it for everything.
LetteringDelights.com integrates with the software and allows you to download images for $1 if you would like.
I also purchased <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/12-x-24-27-Sheets-of-Assorted-Glossy-Colors-of-Permanent-Adhesive-Backed-Vinyl-for-Craft-Cutters-Punches-and-Vinyl-Sign/dp/B00345V7CI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">12" x 24" - 27 Sheets of Assorted Glossy Colors of Permanent Adhesive-Backed Vinyl for Craft Cutters, Punches and Vinyl Sign</a> for use with the KNK Zing. I used them to make car magnets! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Warning - you will become addicted. This thing has been awesome. I got it as a second-year teacher, and have been able to decorate and customize my things with ease. My name is lettered beautifully on my laptop with a vinyl sticker. My board has a custom vinyl calendar, and I've been able to make bulletin board decorations and signs no problem.
Then, I started using it for home projects, making awesome custom cards for birthdays/holidays, gift tags, etc. Why buy a $5 card when you can spend $30 and several hours meticulously planning out the most elaborate card?? It's fun.
Now, I'm looking forward to creating a scrapbook and using this even more. Be warned, it's an addiction. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Pretty Large Glitter letters - Incomplete letter sets. The largest of these letters is 3 1/2 inch tall, flat (not foam backed), and very glittery. There is some minor flaking in the package. Please look closely at the photo, not all of the letters are uniform or contain a full set - they are a mix of uppercase block and cursive, in a couple of sizes, and some block and some cursive lowercase, but not a full set in any one style. Includes a few punctuation marks and two full sets of numbers, one cursive, one block. I bought these to monogram dyed easter eggs and christmas ornaments. They are a pretty, bright, light blue glitter. A little disappointed that they don't contain a full set of any one style of letter, for example, no capital, cursive "G" and my first and last initials are - you guessed it "G." | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent product.........poor seller description.....get elsewhere for less . The pencils themselves are excellent. Very smooth. Great quality.
However, I did a lot of research and ordered these based on reviews thinking the brand I was receiving was called Sciensync. Well that's just the seller. I paid $31.99 for them and they are the Marco Raffine Fine Art pencils available from a MYRIAD of other sellers for roughly $25. I'm not going to go through the mess of returning and reordering, but it would have been nice if the seller had included the brand name somewhere. I could have saved $7.14 since the cheapest I see them is $24.85.
GREAT PRODUCT....BAD SELLER DESCRIPTION!!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful Colors & So Much Glitter. These are my first set of glitter gel pens i've ever bought and I must say I'm beyond impressed. Not only is the gel pen great quality and not the cheap type that you struggle with to get the ink/gel out of constantly but they are beautiful colors with a TON OF GLITTER! The amount of shimmer and sparkle that gets added to my drawings and colorings is absolutely amazing and it doesn't effect the vibrance of the color at all by having so much glitter. It looks so great and even after the gel dries it keeps the same amount of sparkle and "wet" apperance to it. I'm in LOVE with these pens and as a traditional artist I vouch for these glitter gel pens. Any artist who loves bright fun colors with a splash of glitter will love these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works great. I watched youtube tutorials before purchasing this product. I pretty knew how to use it before it arrived. The back of the package gives you information on how to do it though. Fact: Just because the package is jet black doesn't mean your clothing will be too. It'll touch up color great and dye but not exactly the same. I purchased this items to be able to touch up my black work pants that were horribly fading. They began having white lines and spots from the fading so I purchased the BLACK DYLON to touch them up. Yes it worked. I didn't want to go to the cleaners to touch them up as they would have cost too much money plus I needed to make a new hemm. Worked like a professional. The touch up job cost less than the pants were worth which I was aiming for. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Am I using this wrong? Because it ruined my drawing. I sprayed my drawing with this the way the instructions described, going side to side down it. I doubled back a bit to be sure I'd covered it all -- was that my mistake? I don't know.
Several minutes later, my drawing was dimmed to near invisible. It was covered with some weird grey dust from the fixative. I freaked out. I thought it was ruined. But then I found I could rub the dust off with my fingertips, so I started rubbing it away, revealing the drawing again. But it rubbed too much and eventually started smudging the sketch! So the fixative didn't even do its job!
The instructions don't say anywhere how long I'm supposed to wait after spraying before it has done its job. Maybe it's supposed to go through a weird grey dusty phase? Maybe I sprayed on too much at once? I don't know. I'm too freaked out to ever use this product again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great pack of canvases for any level of painter. A few days ago I got my 6x6 canvas from US Art Supply. I needed more canvas for a painting I will be working on for our new house. I plan on using different size panels to make one large painting. I'm definitely not a pro painter but I enjoy painting.
These canvases came in a 6 pack. The panels were back to back so they didn't stick to the front and pull the primer off. Each canvas is primed and ready to paint right away. The back has a label where you can put information about the artist and painting. These would be great for classes. My daughter loves US art supply canvas. The quality never fails and US art Supply is always a go to for canvas brand for us. Great price! Great product!
I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. I never guarantee a positive rating. I would never recommend a product I do not personally try myself. I always test products received. I am an everyday consumer just like you. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
LOVE IT...can't wait to try some other Create-A-Card dies. Love this die...you can do so much with it. Die cut it, stencil with it, brush or spray your alcohol inks. I found that the bow area is not as embossed as I would like but don't know if it's because I'm using the Cuttlebug bug and not a bigger machine. It's take a little patience to get the card off the die and to clean all the little papers out of the punches. That doesn't stop me from using it. I do about a dozen card fronts at one sitting in colors. So I'm ready when a birthday comes along. So easy...attach to a card front ( contrasting) put a small bow on it and you have a card. Can't say enough about it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
What I wanted. I saw other reviews bashing the product for not having the chair and the light. I had looked at other sites before finally ordering through Amazon so I knew that it didn't have those included.
What it does have is great. I was able to assemble it on my own and there's even a YouTube video that walks through each step required to help you through it. It's easily adjustable and the addition of drawers for storage is great.
Really there's not much else to say about it. If you want a drawing/craft table that tilts easily, has wheels for mobility, and storage, that's exactly what you get here. Only thing I could maybe mention that didn't work for me is there is a "pencil ledge" on it that gets in my way when I draw. This is mostly just because I tend to lean in so much when I work and the ledge is a piece of metal that sticks outward. That said though, I like having it there to hold things while the tabletop is tilted so I am still glad it's there. I just have to deal with it poking me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good for beginners with sublimation knowldge. I think the idea of a 3D vacuum press is fantastic but this press feels a bit flimsy. I think it is a good product for starters into sublimation as long as you have prior knowledge of how to sublimate. There really aren't clear instructions on set up or adjusting. I've watched videos on YouTube as well as a "Training DVD" provided in the box which shows you more on what to do vs. How to actually do it. I was disappointed to find that a 15 oz. mug will not fit into the press as well. If you're looking to sublimate anything larger than an 11 oz. mug, I would recommend purchasing a convection oven instead. The instructions have recommended heat and time settings, however none of them had proven to be true. I'm still trying to alter these settings to get a clear photo on rock slates and glass. This depends on brands and sizes of blanks of course. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Can easily be made better. These are fine little canvases for the price. They aren't high end, but they can easily be made much better. The canvas is a little loose, but if you spray the back with plain water, just enough to wet the canvas, not soak it, and make sure to squirt into the corners too, that will make them tight as a drum. I used a regular plant spray bottle put on a fine mist. It happens quickly too. In a few minutes. Its a great trick I learned. If you flick the canvas and it still isn't tight, spray it again. (Make sure you get into the corners or they may look puckery. No worries if they do, just spray into those corners from the back. Youll need to tilt the canvas a bit.
Also, add a couple of coats of gesso. That will make them much smoother. A little sanding helps too, but be gentle. These aren't very thick canvases and you can rub them raw on the edges pretty easily. I use 150 grit aluminum oxide paper and then brush off the canvas carefully with a soft brush. Dont use your hands to brush them off or you can get oils on the canvas from your hands. (This step isn't absolutely needed, but it does make the canvas smoother).
I hope this helps. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Work as well as brushes 5X the price. My undergrad degree is in art and at that time brushes were not nearly as evolved as they are now. The ONLY way to get fine detail back then with bristles that did not fall out was to buy very expensive brushes. I am amazed with the changes now and this is a company whose brushes I have loads of in my art studio because the paint flows off perfectly and evenly in expert detail from the brush to the canvas (or sketch pad heavy paper), whereas other brushes sometimes skip and tug.
A great gift for the budding or expert artist for that reason, these allow you to make perfect edges, fine lines, and details. Whatever you are painting, you need to choose a brush half the size of the line you are making because it will double in size when dipped in your medium...so fine line brushes are imperative to good detail and these have every tip you need so it's really all you need for your detail work in any artwork.
A must have, perfect length, and the bristles stay put!
Brushes provided by MArtscape | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Kinda pricey, but good color. I'm only giving three stars because of the extreme softness of the tips cause the brushes to be fairly difficult to work with. The color, however is really vibrant and if you can get over the 10-20 minutes it takes to "ink" the tips, you will see the nice lines you can make. Warning: DO NOT write with the pens before they are fully inked up and juicy.
The tips don't seem to be that durable and the ink does not remain full as the speed of the brush and the pressure you use increases. Although any good artist would use this to their advantage.
Filling large areas is a challenge as it seems to "damage" the tip, causing more stray fibers to separate at the tip. It became apparent to me that I may be using the pens outside of their intended use (being a colored pencil and marker artist mainly.)
Still, I like the design of the pen which pushes me to use them despite the challenges. I have seen many videos of other artists using these pens successfully. I have included a drawing colored with two of my set of 18. The black is a Kuretake Brush pen.
Would I buy this set again? Not for $85, but if they came out with more colors I would buy them.
Would I recommend these to others? I would offer them to an artist that is coming from painting and moving into marker art, or vice versa. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Hot pink mini-doilies - perfect for crafts. he perfect color for so many of my designer paper packs! I make a lot of hand-crafted greeting cards and I'm always looking for new/different embellishments. I've used a lot of white, gold, and silver doilies, but Doodlebug has a series of colored mini-doilies that are just the perfect size for my cards.
This "Bubblegum" color is a nice vibrant "hot" pink and coordinates with all of my Doodlebug Designs patterned papers with a neon pink theme. They're small -- barely 3" -- probably not big enough to use as coasters if that's what you're looking for. But they're perfect to back a sentiment or flower on my 4.25" x 5.5" cards. And you get 75 of them! Really nice value.
I've purchased these in several colors and am thrilled. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works wonders and Saves the day and clothes thought forever ruined. Rit Color Remover works wonders. I've worked with fabrics sewing professionally and pre-shrinking as well as regular clothes washing for over 4 decades now. Some of the laundry tricks needed came from personal bad experience mistakes. Few people advised me, but I did lots of reading. Online advice varies in accuracy, I've noticed. Rit products have saved many mis-washed items for me and friends of mine. Their products can't save everything though. Many of people's color transfer accidents occurring in the wash could possibly be avoided in some cases by fixing colored items to keep them from running. I've had great success with cotton colored items to "set the color" by soaking overnight (12 hours or so) in a cold mixture of 2 quarts water + 1/2 cup white vinegar + 1 tablespoon Epsom salt. Double or triple or more the solution to insure dry garment, towels, sheets (all cotton) is saturated. I'm stocking up on the Color Remover and White-Wash by Rit that's on sale at Joanne's locally for $1.79 a box. I'd stock up on other products of theirs, but that's all they have in the store. I ALWAYS have on hand these 'miracle workers'. Over priced here as another wrote, but, if you need it and can't get it for less, pay for it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A little disappointing, but you get what you pay for, I guess. I like it because it has the makings of a good starter set -- I bought it to start experimenting with basic techniques, hoping to turn painting into a hobby. But there are some downsides to this set, which is sad because it had so much potential........
1) the carrying case and wood thumb palette are not made of a finished wood, so you have to be careful of splinters when handling them.
2) the drawer isn't big enough to hold everything in the kit. The small color paints it comes with fit, but the tubes of black and white don't fit, nor does any other size paint. Neither of the white mixing trays fit, the magnetic model man certainly doesn't. So all I really have in my drawer is the color wheel, brushes, and pencils.
3) the hinges on the case don't stay closed very well so you'll frequently have the easel open up when you pick it up to carry. The same hinges are used for the drawer and I would worry about that opening in transit as well.
The brushes, paints, and canvases seem to be good for starters, and the color wheel is good (though difficult to turn)....... but I think you might get better quality if you bought these items separately. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
leather handles and sable brushes if animal rights is a concern. As I mentioned in a comment, my set arrived with no problems and exactly as described. The lack of cadmium paints dinged in the other review are consistent with AP ASTM D non toxic certification since cadmium colors are prop 65. The two included brushes are a #4 and a #0 somewhat small sizes, good for detailing, but not really adequate depending on your style -- would add a #8 for all purpose, or a wash brush. can hold journals or paper 6.8" x 12.5" no problems, 2 6x9 windpower watercolor strathmore books are a squish, or a moleskine standard size watercolor journal, plus a 3.5 x 5" mini watercolor journal fit in a single layer with no crowding on top of your supplies. The lid opens to 90 degrees, so you can lean your journal at the desired angle (the kneaded eraser would make a good stopper, and paint if you have a light touch and want to use it as a portable kit for travel. But I really like the tiny compact field box for that purpose. At the current price on amazon, you are paying maybe a 20$ premium for the wood box. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works great for precise fine details. These brushes are fantastic for tiny precise details. I use these with acrylic paints in art and with crafts. I didn't have any brushes that were quite small enough that worked just right for my needs. These have slim fine wooden handles with nickel copper plated ferrules and brushes made from professional grade white taklon for just the right balance and brush stiffness and body to produce the results that I want. The brush set includes a variety of liners, rounds, and flats in 4/0, 3/0, 2/0, 0 and 1 sizes. These would also work wonderfully with oils but I will have to get another set for that because I keep my brushes for my different mediums separate. And I know they would work well for nail art my friend is a nail technician and she uses these type brushes. And my boyfriend uses them to paint details in scale models and for the miniature details like the cockpit and pilot and such for the large RC model planes. The planes are huge but there is some very fine detail work to make them look like their larger counterparts. I purchased my set of brushes at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Clipped. I purchased this product to complete a scrapbook page for a Clippers game I attended last year. The product has been discontinued and is no longer available at the local stores so I was glad to find in online. The product was on sale for $3.99 which was less than the $4.99 shipping charges charged by the seller. The product arrived prompty enough but I was really dismayed when the envelope showed the seller only paid $0.65 in postage. I felt clipped! What happened to the rest of the money I paid for shipping or did the seller want to charge $4.34 for stuffing the item in an envelope and dropping it in the mailbox? The product is alright. I just wish the seller had been more forthcoming about the real cost of shipping! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Disappointed. Very thin paints, so difficult to use as anything other than a wash (I'm painting miniatures). Bought the set of browns, though the product pictures are really confusing - a picture of the bottles and then a picture of a color palette that doesn't match the bottles. The picture of the bottles is apparently just a fabrication, as the bottles I received are a match for the palette picture. I really wanted some different lighter shades of brown (like the picture of the bottles) - the browns I got were dark, reddish, and just not attractive. I've been using the black to make a wash, just to try and use something from this kit. None of these browns are useful due to the truly ugly shades of brown they selected. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Cute and colorful . These are much brighter than the photo shows. Super bright lemon yellow, pinks, orange, red, aqua -- really nice! They're highlighted with a little glitter -- just enough to add some "bling" without going overboard. The sizes range from about 3/8" for the smallest flowers to 2" for the largest owl.
I use a lot of stickers in my card making and these will fit right in. These are not the usual paper stickers; they're printed on a clear acetate -- so I can mount them on any color without having to deal with a "white" border (as with some other stickers I've used in the past).
These will make really nice cards for my owl-loving friends. Very happy with this purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent Product. <div id="video-block-R2QB8CUJVUT2P1" 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/C1JSu%2BWurCS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91uE8qhCpGS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> Wow! These brushes are such a great quality and can withstand the abuse of my daughters heavy hand!! I really do like the fact that these brushes are soft and come with a great carrying case! they are able to be taken anywhere and will be safe and sound in their own carrying case! I also like the fact that they are able to be seen in the A-Line position, as they are best seen in that position when painting. My Wife took one of the brushes and used it as am makeup brush and she loved it saying "The bristles are much softer than leading cosmetic brands!" Overall great product!
This Product was given to me at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest opinion/ review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very versatile and high quality. I actually purchased one set and then, after using these for a bit, got another as backup and possibly for ink washes. I use these for my homemade mica watercolors, regular watercolors, water soluble graphite. Have used both filed with water (and sometimes a drop of glycerin) and by dipping the empty pen into paint/water. Wonderful water flow unless I squeeze too hard. just dab off onto paper towel/kleenex/rag and then back to business. Much better than another pen I received as part of a kit. Love the detail of the fine pen. Would highly recommend. They are extremely versatile. Keep one in my travel kit at all times. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Whisper soft brushes. A set of four soft brushes for $31.50 puts these $7.89 each. Natural Bamboo handles with white calligraphy these brushes are beautiful to look at for sure. Much larger than any brush I have bought in a set or kit the smallest brush looks to be at last a 12 maybe a 14 as round brushes are sized in American art stores. The largest I would guess to be a 20 or 22.
Made for hanging to soak in water to break the bristles free I won't know how these are to paint with until I do that and I will need to practice some a I have never owned very soft brushes before, I look forward to learning to use them and I will add onto or edit my review as I use them | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Just Okay. Very nice product. I'd never dyed anything before, but this product did a good job and was easy to use. I had a couple of black polo shirts and dish towels that had developed ugly fade spots. This dye covered those spots and freshened the fabric color to a nice rich black. Just follow the instructions exactly (they're on the inside of the package). I'd recommend you watch your washing machine though. My wash cycle ended and the machine started to drain when I stepped away for a minute, but I got back in time to stop it. PS I've only washed them once, so I can't comment on its staying power yet.
Update: After a month, I'm updating my review to "Just Okay." After 3 washes, the color is still pretty black, but the real reason I wanted this was to cover a couple light spots that were probably caused by all-fabric bleach. The dye has faded on these spots and they are beginning to show through again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
An amazing price for a wonderfully compact set of very pigmented . An amazing price for a wonderfully compact set of very pigmented paints in a fun array of colors. This set is great for painting faces as it has a lot of neutral skin-tone shades, and it's also great for landscapes and animals. Im so glad I bought this palette. I docked one star because of two small issues. The first is that the shimmery shades are not as pigmented or easy to use as the regular shades, especially the rose gold. The second is that they can be a little bit too opaque and chalky if you aren't careful with the paint. They are definitely not as translucent or layerable as more expensive brands, but I still love to use them and haven't really touched my Windsor and Newton since I got these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love these watercolors. I'm a senior but am a new art student. When I began classes, the instructor stated we should buy the best quality brushes and watercolor paints we could afford. I searched the web and found 3 highly recommended watercolors and M. Graham was one of them. They were all expensive so I bought a sample of the 3 and used for my daily practice. They are all good but the Graham is my favorite. I can reuse leftovers easily by adding a little water and that's a great plus for someone learning to mix their colors and practice brush techniques. The colors are beautiful and bring the eye to appreciate the depth even in a light wash. I've found my favorite and Amazon's prices are the best I've found. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice item. This is a very nice item, I'm very happy with it. First, it is very light weight because it is so THIN! It is not much thicker than a sheet of glass. It has a ruler embedded in the frame at the top, which is a nice feature. It plugs in easily, and a small tap on the screen turns the light on! The light is very bright. Because it is fairly small (not much bigger than a sheet of copy paper), it is very portable, and will be very easy to store. It is probably somewhat fragile.... you wouldn't want to put something very heavy on it, nor drop it, but that could be true of any light table. I'm giving it only four stars because I'm guessing the technology to make it is fairly basic, as are the materials, and so I think it could have been sold for a little less than it was. Otherwise, it's great! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Real World Feel for Digital Painting. <div id="video-block-R1E85SDWITQDCM" 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/F1ejfGXSBaS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/01bOBJ8gcgS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> Silstar was kind enough to send me this brush to try out in return for an honest review.
So, what do I think of it? It's pretty good for what it is. It's essentially a capacitive stylus that's been turned into a paint brush. The build quality is adequate; mainly a plastic body, which makes it light weight. The brush tucks into the body to prevent damage to the brush when not in use. The cap, unfortunately doesn't fit onto the body though, so once removed, you'll need to find a safe place for it.
The brush offers a smooth stroke over the screen, and when paired up with software the simulates natural media, like Artrage, Procreate, or Paper, it feels good to use. Especially when you compare it to digital painting with a standard nubby rubber stylus, this is a much better experience. The brush will work on just about any touch screen. I've tried it on my Surface RT, Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2 and my Apple iPad Air 2.
So, if you're a real world painter that wants to try out digital painting, this could offer you a nice, less jarring way into the world of painting on a tablet. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I had to try them and am so glad I did. For Christmas I received an adult coloring book and some colored pencils--the usual 8 colors so when I saw these on AMZ trader, I had to try them and am so glad I did! So-called adult coloring books are very intricate and these pencils get into the tight corners very smoothly. There are a lot of variations in color to work with. I can spend hours coloring and these pencils stay sharp for a long period of time. The few times I have had to sharpen them, they didn't break or chip and sharpened to a very good point. I would recommend them and would buy them again. Oh and they came with a free downloadable coloring book just adding to the fun!
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1 year later... not my favorite. I have now had the eCraft for 1 year and am not really happy with it.
Pros:
1. I am able to have many more fonts in various sizes than with block die-cuts
2. When cutting cardstock, the blade glides nicely and usually produces a clean cut
3. There is no mat to replace
4. There is a variety of shapes available and the cost is low comparatively for the amount of shapes you get on a card
5. It looks pretty cool and kind of sounds like Wall-e
Cons:
1. There is no indication that the blade needs replaced other than the fact that it just starts tearing everything
2. Other than cardstock, it struggles to cut different types of paper and really doesn't cut thin paper or construction paper at all
3. There is a huge learning curve and customer service can only give you suggestions on how to figure it out
4. After 1 year, the hinge on the screen has broke, the blue indication light had died, and the storage drawer broke. Not very durable even with light use.
5. The software is not user friendly
6. There is such training involved, it would not be suitable for a school to replace die-cuts because the teachers would break it. It's that difficult.
7. There is no right or wrong way to use the machine, which is what customer service tells you. You just have to figure it out via trial and error. It's not practical and there is a lot of paper wasted.
Overall, I do not recommend this product. I was really excited about it when it arrived. But the lack of durability and numerous difficulties I have had with it lead me to believe there has to be a better product out there. This is not the one you want for personal or professional use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
OK, but not best for my use. These are ok. I got them as a change from my usual gel pens for adult coloring books. The "brush" aspect is nice for large areas, however, it does tend to bleed thru the paper. I also don't like that the caps aren't able to be attached to the opposite side when pen in use. Having to make sure to set the pen cap somewhere where it can't roll away is a pain, and then when I'm done with a color I forget that the cap isn't on the other end, so take off the cap for the opposite side - it's just a bit confusing. I doubt I will purchase again, but for someone more into water color type art these would probably work very nicely. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not for large projects. These are a great concept and the permanent to tacky option is great however the felt tip and loading method needs a bit of tweaking. I bought these to retack my Scan N Cut mats. The tip needs to be pumped to load the glue and it's not efficient when trying to apply it to the 12x12 size of the mats. I found myself having to really mash the tip so that enough glue would pool up for me to work with. If you are thinking of getting these to do something similar to my use for them, don't. You are much better off purchasing Aleen's Tacky Glue. If you are going to purchase these for small, scrapbook type projects, they will be ok. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful sheen and watercolor effect. We had fun experimenting with this paint! LOVE IT. We used this on the Ikea paper roll. Even on this low quality paper the paint had a really nice watercolor effect and the sheen from the glitter was really nice. for a more opaque effect we simply mixed it with regular kids paint and it worked really well. I think people may have been disappointed in this product becaseu Tempera paints are usually very opaque, but if you are open to this lighter result, it really made beautiful artworks and was also really nice to paint over art that had already dried.
This is our kids favorite paint. I've just placed our second order. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Marker Meh. Markers like this are "a dime a dozen" in that they work, come in a variety of colors, and that's about it ... no bells and whistles, no fancy tips. In that way, these markers are perfect. However, while 100 seems like quite a bit of variety, MOST of these markers are bold colors. What I mean by that is that if you see the two light pinks in the front on the picture? Those aren't LIGHT when they are used. They are much brighter/more saturated. The colors are lovely, don't get me wrong, but you can't use them for any kind of shading within a color family, because none are "muted" or "pastel". Also, a few of them are resistant to "clicking" shut, and sometimes the lids fall off because of it. The holder is a nice touch; it is actually quite sturdy and allows organization and the ability to see all the colors at one time. I would call this a good starter kit; I purchased it to use with my "adult coloring books" that are all the rage now, but were I to want to do more detailed work, I'd search out a different set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice project for beginning painters. A 7 year old painted the Monkey and a 9 year old painted the Tiger. The Tiger was definitely harder and required more patience. We almost ran out of green paint for the monkey but we did make it. There was plenty of paint for all the other colors. There was no paint mixing needed. Each painting came with 2 paintbrushes, both with relatively small tips. We ended up using our own paintbrushes. The directions were in awkward English, as others have mentioned, but this type of painting project doesn't require much in the way of directions. The paintings each came with 2 hangers and screws. The hanging hardware for the Tiger painting was bigger than the hardware for the monkey. Both kids really enjoyed the painting and want to do more at some point. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
PERFECT for classroom chalkboard writing. AMAZING :) I read every review on every chalkboard pen before finally settling on this pen (that I found recommended in a teach discussion board post) and if you, like me, wanted a chalkboard pen to write ON A CHALKBOARD in a classroom (to avoid gross real chalk :) I was assigned to an older room this semester and didn't want to lose my white board teaching style) this is your pen. It comes off with a baby/makeup wipe and the longer it's up the more you'll need so pressure and more damp-- but white came off just like real chalk and with some practice using this pen could give you the white board experience :) in a chalkboard classroom. I'm so happy to be able to write with confidence and my typical casual style--- ordering more colors today! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfectly serviceable for a student. I bought them for $6 (I've seen it as low as $4.5) for a class. I respectfully disagree with snobs who call these garbage. Good art hinges entirely on the quality of the artist, not on the quality of supplies.
Having said that, I splurged near the end of the semester on good brands, when I felt sure that I planned on drawing a LOT more. This is a perfect introductory set that served its purpose for a student. Thank you :)
The good: graphite set, white eraser, sharpener for regular and jumbo sized pencils
The bad: the blue kneadable eraser disintegrated with my abuse, I suspect that other kneadables are more durable & effective
The only thing I didn't use was the charcoal pencils. I got General's which was reputed to be the best.
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Letters cracked and shattered while still in packaging, even before opening . I had REALLY bad luck with these.
I even bought double what I needed, anticipating that a few of the letters might fail in the transfer. To my surprise, the letters were cracking and crumbling away while still attached to the waxy transfer sheet, even before I had the package open. I reached for the extra set, hoping it was just a single bad package I'd received, but the second package was just as dry and crumbling as the first - - the letters were literally releasing from their transfer sheet and shattering inside the plastic sleeve before they were even handled for use. Disappointed and also put a stall on my project. Would not buy again and promptly returned. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice tone, good feel with italic nib. I have been looking for a decent sheet of bulk packaged writing paper for right about 10 years and am so happy to have finally found it. The color is warm and looks great with the Herbin inks that I tend toward. Some sheets do seem to have a minor finish issue that produces some minor bleeding with my Pelikan 1mm nib with some lighter weight inks. My Pilot plumix italic nib runs great on it with no bleeding whatsoever (puts down less ink than the Pelikan). I would recommend this paper to any writer and would give it a 5 star if there was more consistancy from sheet to sheet where the finish is concerned (not a major issue... maybe 5% of your sheets will have a small patch where you will notice bleeding with lightweight ink). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
great color, but not for everyone. Artisan are the thickest water-soluble oil paints I've owned so far. If you like to paint thickly or impasto, you will like these. If you prefer a softer or more 'buttery' or 'juicy' feel that doesn't require as much thinning-down, you won't.
The color intensity is very good...you won't be missing much in this regard versus top-end oils that cost 2x or 3x as much. Artisan has a slightly stronger and more artificial smell than others...a bit more than just the usual natural linseed oil. Like other water-miscible oils, you can thin with water if necessary - but only a little bit - too much water will result in a weak, matte paint film. Using oil or medium is better.
Most colors will be dry to the touch in several days (more or less depending on several factors) ...similar to regular oils. However my Artisan Titanium White is unusually slow-drying. I don't know if this is how it's supposed to be; my other Artisan colors dry at the expected rates. My Artisan Prussian Blue (not in this set) dries incredibly fast as it should...dry to the touch in about 1 day. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great pencil, though pay attention to prices. They're very nice. The mechanical eraser pencils have too much surface area and can be a bit too bendy, but these pencils can taper to a point and still remain solid, yet aren't hard enough to tear paper. Great for erasing small details that other erasers can't get to (or make highlights), and I haven't seen any pink residue left behind on the paper. They're a bit addictive, and I can find myself unconsciously beginning to erase broad areas despite not wanting to waste them.
After buying a pack from Amazon, I found some at Hobby Lobby for $6.99. So if you have a Hobby Lobby store close by, consider which would cost the least before buying. When I bought these from Amazon, it was $8.64 plus $5.58 shipping and handling. It's less than half that at Hobby Lobby. However, right now Amazon's selling these for $6.79 and free shipping if ordering more than $25 of stuff. So Amazon is a better deal at the moment.
The only issue I've had with this pencil is that my little pencil sharpener has trouble sharpening the eraser part, so I may end up with a tall cylinder sticking up from the sharpened wood. I think it's most likely just the blade getting dull, and I can finish sharpening the pencil by rubbing it sideways on a piece of paper (or, if there's a larger area on the page to erase, I could erase that while holding the pencil sideways). But a good sharpener would give the best results. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Product itself seemed okay... but VERY badly packaged for shipping. I was very excited to get my new heat press. When I unpacked it, the product itself appeared to be very solid and well-built-- damn, that's one big platen!-- but it was also very severely damaged due to having been packed poorly. The cardboard box it was shipped in was just a standard weight box; it seemed like it was less than half the weight/hardiness it needed to be to hold an ~80 lb machine. The bottom was sagging dangerously with only one strip of tape sealing it closed, and the package looked as though it had been dropped on its corner (thanks, govt post). The Styrofoam lining the interior of the box was flattened and broken into multiple useless pieces under the weight of the machine. As a result, I had to send it back, since a corner of the machine had been entirely bashed in, and the platen was so skewed that there was a good 1/3" difference in its level. I was worried that the electrical components might have been messed up too, so I decided to just pack it back up (reinforcing the box with 2 rolls of shipping tape and a bunch of spare cardboard) and ship it off home.
Fortunately, my return went smoothly and I was able to get my money back (including shipping both ways). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Just love 'em. I'm slowly getting into watercolor and have fought the battle of cheap paint, cheap paper and cheap brushes. Aaaaarrrggghhh !! But that's how you learn. I had checked out a lot of different brush reviews and liked what I read about these brushes but the regular price was a little steep for me. When I found a deal for almost half price here on Amazon I snapped them up and I'm glad I did. I love them. Although I am a beginner. I could immediately tell the great quality compared to some other brushes I had bought and tried, and the blending and glazing brushes allow even me to get those distant trees and foreground grasses looking good. My wife is amazed at my progress ..... The DVD that comes with the brushes, is loaded with so much information, tips, and techniques that I have watched it over and over. To me it alone was worth the money I paid for the whole set. Funny thing, the more I watched and listened to Sterling Edwards, the more I realized he is a lot like me and that leads me to believe he is the kind of person that would never have his name on any product that wasn't top quality. I highly recommend this set ...... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Brushed Pewter Distress Crackle Paint - Awesome When Used Correctly. <div id="video-block-R1DRXX03DSWE4U" 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/E1XxTqpk2dS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61-WwVFTB0S.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I think this "Brushed Pewter" Distress Crackle Paint is terrific. It is easy to use and the results are fabulous if you apply it liberally and let it dry naturally. Although after it begins to form cracks, you could then use your heat tool, but the results are better when left to air dry. A search for "Distress Crackle Paint" on YouTube will yield a video by Tim Holtz of Ranger (see attached video -OR- on YouTube -- Distress Crackle Resist - [...]) demonstrating Distress Crackle Paint and he suggests (at 2:48 in the video) using a medium to thick coat. The medium coat will yield light cracks and the thick coat will leave deeper cracks. I have used this "Brushed Pewter" Crackle Paint with spectacular results. If you use the "Brushed Pewter" and after it dries naturally, dab a bit of Adirondack Alcohol Ink on it, it makes the translucent Alcohol Ink appear to be metallic. It's a way to get your favorite Alcohol Ink colors to look metallic. (Metallic Distress Crackle Paint in Custom Colours - [...]) I painted leaf-shaped chipboard cut outs with the "Brushed Pewter" Crackle Paint and after they dried naturally (not with a heat tool), I dabbed them with red, orange and yellow Alcohol Inks and they look like metallic Fall Leaves - perfect for my project. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
perfect for my artist. I got this for my son, who draws constantly. He picked up drawing this year and has grown tremendously. This is just what he needed to keep his paper, pencils and erasures in one place. I love that it has the drawers for organizing and the easel that can stand up and fold down to store it away. It glides open and closed. There are additional pieces inside the main compartment to add to the easel to hold their artwork from slipping off the easel and a wood paint palette. There are several brass latch locks on the drawers and the top portion of the easel which will ensure nothing comes out of the drawers and nothing can get lost. There are also 4 foot rests on the bottom to protect any surfaces you may want to keep the wood from sliding on. One of the foot rests came off, but easily reattached. This is great for someone who doesn't have the space for a full size easel, yet wants and needs a useful work space. The wood looks great and better yet is bare for out artist to personalize the case the way he wants it to look. This is made well and is a sturdy structure. This is such a great gift for the artist in your life. I was sent this for review, however it does not effect my thoughts or opinions. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Wonderful set and affordable. Love them. I absolutely love these. I purchased these elsewhere as my first set, because I couldn't afford tube watercolors. I fell in love with them and what I could do with them. These are my favorite and I use them daily. They lay down color easily and you can use them with or without water. Theyare also affordable. You can dip the pencil in water, but this softens the tip, and I do not like the effect it gets. You can add a damp brush to the tip to grab the pigment, or color dry and use a waterbrush or fine artist brush that is damp, and blend that way. I like to use it dry and then blend with water. I have won many coloring competitions with my art I colored with these. I do a few layers blended with water, allowing dry time between layers, and then I finish detail work without water. The only things I do not like, is the package they come in is flimsy and they come out of package easily, and I also do ont like that the 36 ct is all there is for color choiced in the watercolors. The US Art Supply plain colored pencils come in a 50 ct. So I do hope they will make all colors available in the watercolors. I also print the pictures on cardstock, so it will hold up to the water application. Watercolor paper can be expensive, so cardstock is an affordable option. I have attached some of my work I did with these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent Product, same great thing for 2 decades, however consider finding a better shipping solution. (see images below. I have used these livestock marking sticks for many years. First order in a long time because they last so long. The product is still the same great, useful tool that I first worked with 21 years ago, however whoever shipped this did an incredibly poor job of packing this for transit.
Again the marking sticks are outstanding, and have been for years, I would however LOOK FOR A BETTER SHIPPING SOLUTION, as while it is hard to damage them, it certainly would have been nice to have a box to keep them in. Light duty, a box of these should last you years and years. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good replacement. My little airbrush compressor is almost 8 years old. It had gotten to the point that no matter how I adjusted it I could only read 20 PSI. The regulator that came on the compressor was always difficult to adjust anyway. The company that I bought t he compressor from went OOB and no way to order parts. So I gave this a gamble. I was surprised to get everything needed to install it in the box. Everything except Teflon tape of course. All the fittings were there and I had it up and running in 10 minutes. The adjustment is great. I can really control the PSI now. BTW the bracket shown is removable so you don't have to use it if you don't want to. I preferred not, since it would be in the way. You'll definitely need some Teflon tape when you go to assemble this thing because you need to seal the connection and the fittings are a little sloppy without the tape anyway. As for the free airbrushing guide............well, it's free. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A really great product almost undermined by terrible packaging. A really great product almost undermined by terrible packaging. The product itself is worth five stars. Good assembly instructions, solid materials, I didn't have to do any extra work because the holes were poorly drilled, etc. Really good value in my opinion. All the things I appreciate from a product such as this. The only downside, as I alluded to above, is the packaging. I'm not sure what kind of styrofoam they used to package this thing, but it had almost completely disintegrated when I opened the box. I bought two, and the issue was the same for both boxes. I'm convinced we'll be cleaning styrofoam bits for weeks. The other issue was the blister pack the contains the hardware. In both boxes, it had ruptured and the bolts and screws were lose inside. None items missing, but there was a certain amount of panic when I opened the box on Christmas and found the ruptured pack.
Once a again, great product, just be ready for some packaging challenges. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Worked great to dye a white stuffed animal to black. I bought this dye at a local craft shop and used it last night to dye a white Webkinz Bichon Frise to black. I only boiled it for 30 minutes because I really didn't need it to be JET black. I hung him outside to dry for a bit and then decided to toss him in the dryer with a black towel to finish up the job. My MISTAKE was to not wash him first as the directions said. I just tossed him in the dryer with the towel - which means the inside of my dryer is now stained black and purple. I can't place the blame on dye itself because I was the one who didn't follow the instructions. Anyhow, I did toss him in the washing machine because I realized he was actually a little darker than what I had wanted. He turned out to be a beautiful charcoal color that is almost identical to my charcoal maltipoo, Charlie. I did read that one way to get transferred dye out of a dryer was to scrub the dryer with bleach and water. That didn't do anything for me. On a positive note, the white rag I was using did not get ANY of the dye on it while I was scrubbing, nor did the dye come off the rubber glove I had used during the dye job and washing the dryer. I really don't care WHAT the dryer looks like on the inside, just so that the whites still come out white. I'm kind of testing that now - washing some black towels, dark brown sheets, and one tan pillow case. I'm hoping that after drying, the pillow case is the same shade it was. I'll post pictures of the before/after. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The best palette ever. I happened across this very large Mijello watercolor palette on Amazon and immediately ordered it. What a wonderful thing it is, holding so much paint! I put nearly all my collection of M Graham watercolors in here. The wells are correctly shaped, with a downward slope, so that you can gently put your brush in it to gather paint, instead of grinding away with an expensive sable and ruining the point. The price is
definitely right on Amazon and I would not hesitate to recommend this palette to any watercolorist who wants a decent palette for home use. It is too large, IMHO, to be taking out to paint en plein air but just perfect for the studio. The palette is very well made, sturdy and closes
securely with no fuss. This will be around for a long time, it is not cheaply made but thoughtfully put together. Thanks Mijello, for making the perfect studio palette and thanks Amazon, for carrying them!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Worthless except that the child liked it. first, the product comes with only one clip on side compartment even though there are slots for two. then, when you finally set up this piece of garbage, the stickers are shoddy at best. the clear overlay is effectively packing tape. the sheet of sticker cutouts is cute but too intricate for the 41/2 year old i gave this to to cut out. (her 6 yr old sister wasn't even able to do it with the awful scissors that come with the set. unless you set up the stickers back to back (which means the kids have to keep playing with this and wait for their own sticker to come out) you waste 3" of the already small roll of sticker tape each time you make a sticker. Also, the area where you design stickers is recessed and way to small, even for a 4 years old's tiny fingers. Plus, the stencil that comes with it doesn't fit anywhere near there making all but unusable. Plus, some of the stencil shapes are too small to use with the provided crayons. Because of these limitations, the sticker creation was limited to sticking a piece of paper down the chute for it to come out crooked and wrinkly on the other end. the crayons were awful anyway and so waxy that even when she did try to draw on the 2" platform, the colors barely showed up. the stamp that comes with it would be cute if you didn't have to pull out your precision levelling tool to get it to come out neatly. The "card" component- basically these are 5 2"x3" pieces of paper. not even sure how to use them. since it seems like they would jam up the machine unless you unloaded all the tape first. If you didn't, the card would consist of sticker paper with backing on the bottom, the card,the pieces of paper used to decorate the card, and the packing tape top coat. the problem with this is that the tape barely covers the edges so the card-sticker mess would not hold together. My niece does like it. If she were any older she's be annoyed and disappointed too. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Isn't holding temperature. Seller has not helped. UPDATE: It has been over a week since contacting this seller "ePhotoInc". The seller has NOT contacted me back in order to help me resolve this issue with the heat press. I do a lot of shopping on Amazon and will have to avoid this seller in the future.
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This heat press has a sticker which says "power heat press". The packaging also says "power heat press". Inside was a card with info for "fancier studio". I purchased this item from a seller called "ePhotoInc". Due to all the inconsistencies in names throughout the packaging, listing page, and product labels, I did not know who to contact. I decided to email "ePhotoInc", the seller who I purchased from through Amazon.
My problem with this heat press is that the temperature does not stay consistently. I will set it, it will reach the temp in 20-25 minutes. Then I will use it once, and the temp will drop drastically. It can take up to 15-25 minutes for the temp to raise back to the set temperature. I emailed the seller about this to see if I was possibly doing something wrong or if this was a sign that the press is defective... I have not heard back from this seller. If I hear from them and figure a way to resolve this issue, I will update this review. Otherwise, I cannot recommend this heat press and I am considering returning it. It is a very large, heavy item but hopefully Amazon will provide a good solution. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Doesn't work. Followed the direction on start up. Plugged into the USB. Nothing. I opened my system profiler (Mac) to see if the USB recognized that anything was plugged in. It did but said it need to be configured. I did a lot of research online to figure out the problem. I found cricut sync. After running that it told me it recognized the hardware but said that it wasn't responding. So, what I have discovered is that cricut has a terrible software design. The installation is poorly conceived. Also, after reading a number of reviews it sounds as if it is kind of sketchy in its operation anyway. And, maybe everybody understood this but I didn't. I thought that when it said you could make your own designs, you could make your own designs. From what I now understand, that just means you can use circuts designs however you want. But you can't import your own images, fonts, etc. I guess I'll be returning it and go back to using a sharp blade and a little heat. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Dumb creation. i bought it in HK for over 450 USD and i told myself there must be some mistakes that i had made when using it, but when i went back to the shop where i bought it, they just cant handle as well. For your reference, very very simple shapes has no problem, but a bit comlicated such as alphabets will piss you off completely. Last but not least , the super expensive mat is super not long lasting and the adhersive glue on the mat for fixing the paper in position cannot hold the paper firm enough, but for the other mat for cutting fabric is too sticky. I think the whole concept of automatic computerized cutting machine is still not sophiscated ,for using the same mat with the same amount of adhersive glue for so many different possible variation of paper is not logical and may i say "dumb" idea. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent Quality. I'm a former art major, now just a hobbyist who mostly paints stuff for her daughter... but I can certainly still appreciate a good set of brushes. These are great. Longer handles than I expected, and a high quality case with a hanging loop and built-in brush stand-- pretty cool! It's simple to adjust the Velcro to raise the stand.
The only drawback to the set, in my opinion, is that it needs one or two finer brushes. There's nothing here that's really good for detail work. But the brushes that it does include are shed-free, dense, and high-quality, with no stray bristles.
And of course, there's the lifetime guarantee, which is pretty amazing. Definitely a good pick if you're in the market for a general brush set.
I received this set for review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I can't get over how awesome this thing is. I can't get over how awesome this thing is!
Full disclosure, before I bought this, I was using a very... creative arrangement of a desk lamp under a clear rubbermaid tub with a piece of framed glass from an old screen door balanced on top. It was jerry-rigged at best.
So of course this is lightyears better but even objectively speaking it's really great. Powered by USB, variable brightness, super thin, super bright. I love it! The USB cord it came with is nice and long so I can easily power it from my computer and stretch it to my art desk - but any USB charge block will do just fine. It has a little ruler printed on the edges, which I thought was a nice touch.
Light tables/light boxes used to be so prohibitively expensive that I'd completely written off ever owning one. When I found this I thought it would be too good to be true, but it really rocks. Highly recommend it to any artist! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
So easy, I could use in my sleep. I got my first Cricut Explore for Christmas and I am loving it! I have found that it is very easy to use. The software, Design Space, is great. You can upload your own images and the projects you can make are endless! I love all the features...you can cut, use pens, you cant print on your printer and then have your Cricut cut it out! II have been cutting Vinyl and paper so far, but you can even cut fabric! I have just started finding out all the features that this amazing machine can do. It didn't take long at all from the time I opened the box to the time I was creating my first project! Looking forward to a long, happy relationship with my Cricut Explore. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great quality colored pencil set at a great price. I am really enjoying using these colored pencils! They have a very smooth feel when coloring or writing with them. The colors are so vibrant, that you can make it appear to have been colored with markers. The set comes with some extra bonuses, too. A small eraser, shading brush, pencil sharpener, and pencil extender. I haven't had to use the extender yet, but it is awesome that I will still be able to use these pencils easily, even after they are well-used and down to small pieces. I have been using them with the adult coloring books, and they work great. I love that I am able to get color into the tiny crevices of the designs without difficulty. This is a great price for the quality of the set, and I would definitely recommend. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I knew I could be one of the 5's. I did a lot of research before deciding which paper cutter I wanted to buy. I watched several YouTube videos and read many reviews from customers who owned this machine. I was nervous to purchase this machine. After borrowing my sister's cricket for a couple days I couldn't resist the appeal of having a machine that worked like a printer and doesn't need those ridiculous cutting mats. When I first got the machine I didn't have a lot time to use it I was so excited when it came that I wanted to just try the sample cuts they show you on YouTube when you first take it out of the box. Those worked perfect and I was using the sample card stock paper included with the machine. I immediately notice how noisy this machine is, the tapping and the beeping noise its something they definitely need to work on. (I even considered taking my machine apart to find the wire connected to whatever makes the sound and cutting it, I left it alone since I didn't want to ruin the warranty). You do get use to it and after a while it doesn't bother you. I try not to use this machine when people are sleeping in my house though.
A few days later I had set aside an entire afternoon to use the machine and get use to it. I wanted to use some of my 8.5 x 11 scrapbook paper this is much thinner and it tore it up! I tried adjusting the settings and it was still tearing the paper. I used paper and plastic cutting mats and it still tore up the paper when using the software and not the cartridges. I was getting so frustrated. I contacted the company and told them the machine was defective. They sent me an email with several suggestions to try out. The cutting mat which I already tried, and some settings suggestions for the tabs and pressure settings. Nothing really worked I wasted the entire afternoon. They assured me if the machine was defective they would send me a replacement or a refund from the buyer I purchased it from. That was after I sent the buyer several frustrated e-mails and finally one nasty e-mail in which I got an actual human being to help me and she was great! At first, they were telling me since I opened it I couldn't return it. Obviously that's crap! how do you know something is broke if you never use it.....
I put the machine in the box with every intention of returning it. I was awaiting a response from customer service and watching more YouTube videos on the machine and wanted to try again; I really wanted this machine to work. I went back to the basics. Find the lowest setting to cut the paper on its own ( no backers like extra paper or cutting mats) cut something simple like a square. If it cuts then you have the right setting. When you try to cut something more complicated if it begins to tear the paper add some card stock behind it for extra support. The card will not get cut through. After doing that a playing around more with the scrapbook paper I figured it out. Have patience the machine works very well once you figure out the amount of backer you need and the settings for tabs and pressure. Write down for future reference it will save you time later. I love this machine! I use it for signs and card making. My machine was not broke the learning curve was just a day longer than I thought it would be. If you get stuck the YouTube videos are great, and just go back to the basics. Find the right setting for the paper alone and then add backer paper if needed. I've never used the tray or paper roll mode so I can comment on those. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Now they are very good easels to start with. Okay, it's a long story but I ended up getting two of these easels. Now they are very good easels to start with, but I wouldn't suggest sticking with them for too long. The framing isn't so strong, I accidentally tripped over it and it has a bend in it so definitely not sturdy if that's what you're looking for. It also has two pieces meaning the rest is already put together except for the bottom "latch" which basically holds the easel. You might get agitated putting on or not but it's definitely not hard to deal with. The good thing is it comes with a bag for traveling or just easy storing so that will be the least of your problems. The major problem I had though with the easel is that it would move occasionally while I was painting and I really didn't enjoy it-seeing that I bought it for budgeting reasons. I'm just happy that I have both of them because then I'll really be stuck. But definitely look for something more sturdier and less wobbly if you want to paint without disruption. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Usually awesome paint, but weird experience with stinky film on this color. I have reviewed another color of this same brand of paint with a 5-star review, and I've also purchased other colors of the Heavy Body Acrylic Paint that I LOVE. However, for some reason, this particular color (Red) has been impossible to use. When I opened it, it was fine. After I used it for the first time (with great results -- the paint itself is excellent), I closed the lid tightly. And when I opened up the lid to use the paint again a few days later, there was a disgusting layer of beige film, about 1/3" thick that smelled so horrible I wanted to throw up. I figured, okay, I'll remove the film and throw it away. I did this and was able to use the paint (though some of the smell remained). But then it happened again -- a few days later when I opened the jar, the stinky beige film had formed again. I have no idea why this is. I love this brand and hope that I just got a bad batch this time. But I figured I'd share the experience in case someone else goes through the same thing. I am here to buy another jar of a different color, so I will keep using this brand and I do recommend it to others. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Please Read all negative Reviews First. I am a very positive upbeat person and the type of person that doesn't leave negative comments about a product but I have no choice when it comes to this Light Box! Please read the negative comments that were left about this product as they are Very Very True!
When I received the Light Board I opened it up as I heard something inside. I opened up the Light Board the florescent bulb was just rolling around on its own inside when the bulb should have been in a box and I was surprised that it wasn't shattered! Also, the paper (florescent paper??) that is inside the light board that should fit snugly inside the groves made for the paper to fit was to big and popped up and I couldn't get the paper to lay flat and fit into the groves that were made for the paper to fit into so I ended up using some masking tape to stop the paper from popping up then I got the bulb in and turned (surprised the bulb even worked) it on then I had to immediately put my sun glasses on because of how bright this board is and the non-stop flickering!
I do a lot of quilting and applique and because of the horrible flickering it gave me a Huge Migraine to say the least!
I have Nothing Positive to say about this light board! It is made of Chinsy plastic and is NOT worth a DIME! So once again please read those Negative reviews and believe everything that is said about this product as I didn't and all I got was Grief!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Cute stamps. These are cute little stamps. You do have to put them together but that took me all of 5 minutes. Just make sure you keep the stamps & labels all in the same direction so you don't inadvertently stamp your images upside down. I'm pretty new to stamping but here are my best tips to avoid the corners from printing:
1. Always practice first on scratch paper before stamping on your good paper!
2. Don't over ink the stamps
3. Before you stamp wipe the ink off the corners & edges so those parts don't print. I've tried using Kleenex to do this but find a small paint brush works the best. Using a paint brush I also lap up any extra ink that pools in the grooves of the stamp so I don't get blobs of ink on my stamped image
These are nice stamps & print the images with good detail. I'd compare them to Cavallini stamps. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
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