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Good machine but there is a newer model - THE PAZZZLES VUE. BUY THE PAZZLES VUE INSTEAD, but if you ALREADY own an Inspiration, stick with your existing machine. Although they LOOK the same, The Pazzles VUE is the newer model of this machine - it is faster and has optical alignment for Print and Cut. Unless you are getting a really good deal on an Inspiration, there's no reason to buy the outdated model. That being said, if you already have a Pazzles Inspiration, there are only 2 reasons why I would suggest upgrading to the Vue. First, if you do a lot of print and cut, the optical alignment will be a nice addition; however, there are a couple of simple methods by which you can achieve virtually the same results with your Inspiration (ex, the hinge method), so upgrading is NOT necessary. The only other compelling reason to upgrade is if you enjoy the Pazzles Craftroom and are going it pay the $20/month anyway. In that case, you can get the Vue with for $99 with a 2 year commitment to a craftroom membership (I think there's a plan with a I year commitment as well - check the Pazzles website. If neither of those apply to you, stick with your Inspiration, so for $99, you get a new machine (and you can sell your old one for more than $99).
That being said, the Inspiration & Vue machines offer greater cutting pressure than the Cricut or Silhouette machines - unless you are planning to cut paper exclusively, you need to keep cutting pressure in mind. I do think, however, that Cricut and Silhouette have done a much better job of marketing their machines and their image offerings to the public and both seem to have much larger user bases than the Pazzles. An additional reason for the greater popularity of the Cricut and Silhouette machines is the availability of both the machines and the supplies (mats & blades) in local craft stores (JoAnn Fabrics, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, even WalMart), which means that you don't have to order your mats and blades like you do with Pazzles (unless you have a local scrapbook store that carries them). FYI - the original Cricut Deep Cut blades seem to be identical (at least in size) to the Pazzles blades and I have used them in my Inspiration (and my SIL has used the Pazzles blades in the Cricut deep cut housing), so don't worry about not being able to get the blades locally. In a pinch, you can also use Cricut mats in your Pazzles, although they are not quite as wide as the Pazzles mats. If you are careful about setting your blade length, you won't end up cutting your mats up and they will last for ages!! Seriously, clean them with baby wipes and they will last you for ages. As long as they're not cut too deeply, you can clean them over and over. You may eventually need to restick them. but that is actually quite easy to do. I do reommend keeping several mats handy at all times (no matter what brand of cutter you have, that is good advice).
I originally chose the Inspiration because I could design my OWN cutting files. Although the other companies now offer those options, Pazzles did it from the beginning - to me they seem so much less proprietary about the use of their machines - it seems that they realize that some people like to design in other programs.and they do not try to prevent the use of outside design software like the other companies seem to do. Although they obviously can't offer technical support on 3rd party programs, they do seem to be willing to provide assistance if they can. To me, it seems that the other companies want to keep you locked in to their machines by preventing your from conveniently exporting your files for use in other programs. Maybe it's just me, but I like the idea that I have some flexibility.
Pazzles offers many tools for the Inspiration (all of which can also be used in the Vue). There is an embossing tool (great foir making fold lines for boxes and 3-d items) and an embossing mat (in case you want to do actual embossing on paper or metal). The adjustable pen tool (which holds pens or markers as large as a standard Sharpie fine point) keeps your pens, no matter what size, centered in the pen tool automatically. There's even a pen spacer tool, which means that there's no more fiddling with the height of the pen or using a popsicle stick to make sure you have it set right. The diamond tipped engraving tool will engrave paper, wood, plastic, glass, and metal - like the embossing tool, you can also use it to make score lines. There's a cake blade holder and mat - you don't need to buy a new machine to cut frosting sheets, fondant or gumpaste decorations (I recommend buying the KIT instead of just the cake tool - it is a much better value). There's also a piercing tool (and mat) if you want to create pierced paper or metal items. This works great for creating holes for stitch patterns in your projects. There's also a distressing tool available (akthough I have never used mine). Pazzles offers spatulas, pick tools, tweezers, and mat scrapers, but you can use any brand of those items that you like. BTW, the Pazzles tools will fit the Cricut machines (at least the original models of the machines - I haven't tried them in any of the newer Cricut offerings), and I do recommend them highly - the pen tool is the best designed pen holder that I have used - and I've tried a number of them!. Also, since the Pazzles mats are slightly wider than the other brands, you can trim them slightly to fit into the other machines if you prefer the stickiness or durability of the Pazzles mats. The mats are available in 12x12 and 12x24. Pazzles Inspiration (blue mats) will work in the Vue (but don't offer automatic print and cut) and the Vue mats (Black and white) will work in the Inspiration. Although the Inspiration and Vue mats are identical in width and thickness, the Vue mats are about an inch longer on each end, so you will need to manually adjust the starting point of your blade OR you can trim that extra inch off of either end and you won't have to manually adjust your Inspiration - but if you do this, you may have issues using that mat for print and cut in the Vue.
So, what's the verdict ... do I recommend that you purchase a Pazzles Inspiration?? If you are getting it for a significantly better price than the Vue, then YES. All other things being equal, go with the Vue. Already own an Inspiration ... then stick with it unless you are going to pay for the craft room anyway ... in that case, get the 2 year membership deal and sell your old Inspiration - you will be able to sell it for more than $99, so you will actually end up ahead of the game financially if you upgrade! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Holiday scents. These are super cute and I was so excited to see these. I don't know if they stopped making Mr. Sketch and brought them back or I just didn't pay attention but was excited when I saw them. Bought some for my special needs son and he LOVES the crayons. I got him some markers for Christmas and saw these and had to have them. They aren't all spot on, unfortunately. Candy cane smells right, sugar cookie smells right, I can't figure out what christmas tree smells like, but it's not a christmas tree or even piney. I was very disappointed about that because I was most excited about it. Chimney I was very curious about, it's so hard to describe it. I expected it to be smokey and it's not. It's not bad. Just very interesting. Sugar plum smells really yummy and gingerbread is pretty close. I've smelled a lot of gingerbread scented things over the years, it's not quite there but for small children they aren't going know the difference, it smells yummy still. These will make a great stocking stuffer! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good quality, nice pigmented colors, but bleed through paper. I needed some brush-tip markers for my coloring book collection and the price dropped significantly from when I first added them to my wishlist so I took a chance. The color selection was pretty good, but they bleed a lot through even the thickest pages. Even if the back of the page you're doing is blank, you'll need to put something thick like cardboard in between it and the next pages.
Other than that they're great markers, good color selection and super pigmented. Plus the included carrying case is great convenient storage and surprisingly slim to put away easily. I wouldn't pay more than I did ($35 at the time) but I feel like I got a good deal, I might just re-gift them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice pens for coloring. I've been using these gel pens for a couple weeks now and really enjoy them! As other reviewers commented, there is an issue with loose lids causing leaks during shipping. Although a lot of caps were loose, luckily only one leaked. On arrival I had to wipe down all of the pens on the one end (and container) to clean up the ink leak and that one leaky pen was completely empty on arrival. It would be nice if they could find a way to avoid this during shipping but even so I would order them again. The selection of colors are very nice and they are smooth to color or write with. I've used them to do adult coloring when I didn't feel like using pencil crayons and they worked great! Totally happy with the quality and price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Easy, semi inexpensive silk screening method. I bought this to print business logos on some work shirts. I watched the youtube videos and that helped a lot. The bigger the stencil you print, the harder it is to hold it tight to the shirt, so I taped them to a small plastic frames I made and had someone else hold it down. It's hard to get a smooth coat of paint on the fabric because you can't use an off contact method with just the stencil. I never tried taping them to a regular screen printing screen, but that might work. When I opened the kit, the largest sheet was damaged (preexposed- partially useless). Then I opened a refill pack I purchased separate and the largest sheet in that was also preexposed and even more damaged. Those refills are $20 for three sheets so I am not thrilled. I've contacted the manufacturer and I'll update this when I know how their customer service is going to handle me. All in all, it works okay and it's nice that you don't have to print your design on a transparency film, but I think I might just bite the bullet and figure out how to use emulsifier and do this for real.
Update: Plaid finally contacted me about the damaged screens and they told me I'd have to mail them the damaged product and they'd either send me a new one or refund my money. That's all fine and good, but with shipping, I'm just out more money for the same product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Just buy them. They are fantastic. Holy cow, did these ever live up to the hype. I work with a number of different sorts of watercolor media, and I've been wary of pan watercolors for far too long. Cheaper ones are often just...awful, not nearly pigmented enough, and hard to work with. But not this set! Oh my goodness, these are some pigment rich paints! They are absolutely delightful to work with. They blend beautifully, they thin down beautifully, and they cover beautifully. They're quite different from the tube watercolors I've tried - frankly, I like these much better. They're easier to get the color juuuust right. Stop dithering, and just treat yourself to these fantastic little paints. You'll be glad you did!
(Side note: I was worried about cracked pans, having read the comments. My paints arrived in absolutely perfect condition - no cracks, no bubbles, just gorgeous. Also, they are surprisingly HUGE.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great quality for the price. I'll be honest, even as a student studying art, I really love these markers. :) They're so affordable and fairly good quality for the price. There's a good amount of colours, however I wish they'd release more-- I'd buy them. They can be streaky if you're not careful, but they let out a steady flow of highly pigmented ink, are easy to control, and best of all, don't bleed through decent paper. You don't need artist's quality paper to use these like some other water-based brands. Definitely not blendable if that's what you're looking for. They're also fairly comfortable to grip-- the triangular barrel seems to be the reason for this. They have nice longevity, I've been using mine off and on for over a year. I'll be picking up another set once more of the markers start to go.
I don't find the few markers that don't match their caps to be an issue. It's smart to make a test sheet in the first place, so I can't really fathom someone picking up a marker and not even trying it before using it on something important. I test every time I put these away and come back to them just to make sure I know which one I'm using because some of the marker caps seem similar. Be smart and swatch before you use-- it makes it easier for you to find what colour you're looking for and prevents you messing up your image. (Also, with the best of markers, the colour typically doesn't match the cap. Even Copics have this problem. Markers react differently to different paper and some papers are different shades or colours. There's no reason not to at least make a swatch sheet on printer paper.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
this has to be my favorite. I love the heft of it and how . I was on the lookout and testing various types of sticker paper, this has to be my favorite. I love the heft of it and how nicely it makes quality stickers. I have to load it in the back of my brother printer in the single sheet slot and sometimes the edges get a bit inked up, but it doesnt cause any issues when i put it through the cutter. I don't think i'll be buying any other paper for stickers. I'm able to as well easily put a layer of clear laminate over this and it gets the extra protection it needs from water. I am still hesitant to put it on something like a cup. But i'm ready to make a couple bumper stickers and see how well they fare. But after it prints I've had no issues with the ink not drying or smearing as i'm smoothing it out over my cutting board. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Best "Pop Up" die set ever. This was a super awesome "gift card holder" die set! I absolutely loved it. I found it after Christmas but was so afraid it would get discontinued I bought it to make sure I would have it to use for years to come. It looks like the reindeer antlers are sticking outside the card, but the little pop out "box" that it is glued to is cut at an angle so the reindeer folds into the card leaning in, so when folded the antler does not "stick out." One thing I didn't anticipate is that in order to use the gift card holder die only with other die cuts besides the sleigh, you need a die cut that is at least the same height as the sleigh and the width that spans the two legs that pop out in front, approx. 3.75" wide and 1.5-2" tall. The dies cut really well, I thought they were very sturdy, especially the "gift card" pop up die in the set. Karen Burniston has an entire tutorial on how to use this die on her You Tube channel which shows you exactly how to use it to make the card sample you see in the photo here. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nicely pigmented, lots of color choices. These are great little pastels! I use them for quick and smooth backgrounds for my coloring pages. They are much more pigmented than the previous set I was using (Reeves soft pastels) and they go on nice and smooth. The pastels themselves are quite small, but you only use a little tiny bit at a time, so I expect these to last quite awhile. Like many other people wrote, mine arrived a little jumbled. It was easy enough to sort them back and wipe a few of them off to clean them--shipping could definitely be improved. These are at an incredible price point for the quality, I will definitely order these again when I run out!
The pictures I added are from Fairy Tales by Emelie Lidehall Oberg. The backgrounds are done in the Mungyo pastels. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Amazing watercolor set. I'm just starting out with watercolor painting and bought a cheaper watercolor set earlier which totally ruined my learning experience. Then, when planning for a recent trip, I decided I wanted something compact to carry with me on the road and bought this set and right off the bat, was blown away by the pigment in this pan. The colors are extremely creamy and so very pigmented. It is compact enough to carry it in my purse, it has one water pen included and a color mixing tray as well, but I have been most impressed by the intensity of the colors. Highly recommend this to anyone starting out with watercolors. For 19$, it's a steal. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Quick delivery, all peices, easy assembly, one broken tray. I just received and assembled this desk yesterday and it is great! It was delivered by the first date in the delivery estimate range. The only problem I found is that one of my side pencil trays is crushed on the inside. Other than that all of the peices were present, it was easy to assemble (just pay attention to where the holes are on certain peices) and I thoroughly enjoy working on it so far. Since the glass is clear and not tinted and it tilts nearly strait up and down I will be able to use it to trace drawings etc. That's why I purchased this particular desk and now I see my theory was correct! It is not a tall desk, it's about as high as a standard dining table. It works for me as I use an adjustable chair which at its highest fits nicely. I also opted to use the wheels rather than the flat inserts for the bottom of the desk for added height. The ledge at the bottom of the desktop is only for pencils not holding your paper in place; it does not protrude outward enough. BTW I use this desk for drawing and hope to use it for painting if I can figure out a way to hold the canvas in place. The desktop clicks into place easily do to the hinge structure, however, to lower it you have to tilt it completely forward and lower it carefully or it will slam down. The top is pretty heavy for the angle you have to stand in to lower it so be mindful of your back or lower it from behind the desk. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A small, but very capable battery powered eraser. This Derwent electric eraser is small device that is a very effective performer, for what it is. Powered by a pair of AAA batteries, the motor operates at a high speed, while producing a fair amount of torque. The white eraser is a good quality product that is very effective at removing pencil lines from paper and other objects. Soft and not too abrasive, the cylindrical white eraser usually will not damage the surfaces it is applied to.
The eraser will gradually wear down with use, but if the surfaces are not too hard, it should take a while for this to happen. The unit comes with an eraser already loaded, and eight replacement erasers are included. When those are gone, Derwent has available a .
The switch that operates the motor is conveniently located near the tip, where it is easy to operate using your index finger. The motor is very quiet, and the small diameter of the eraser allows you to position the rotating tip with good precision.
Derwent is a British company, but this compact eraser is manufactured in China. Portable and very convenient to use, in many instances it is cleaner and faster than erasing by hand. Its great for many general tasks, and also suitable for some drafting work. Once you try it, you may be pleasantly surprised at how useful and handy it can be. If you avoid overstressing and burning out the motor, this device could provide many years of service.
Years ago I did hand drafting, and used an AC powered electric eraser on a daily basis. These erasers were huge and the motor generated a lot of torque. Computer aided drafting (CAD) made drafting with a mechanical pencil a thing of the past, and the plug in electric eraser, has also pretty much disappeared. Today, a product like the Derwent eraser is one of the few options that seems to be available. It is small, but performs well, and is quite affordable, as even the replacement erasers are not that expensive. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Lightpad review. For this lightpad, I can say that I completely enjoy this product. While I'm not one to trace, when I work with illustration clients that want multiple but similar designs, its easy to make multiple copies of the same drawing and then slightly alter each one to find the base sketch that appeals most to the client. The three levels of light intensity shines through thick and thin paper, and the thin design itself helps.
As an artist, I use a sketchbook. The thin design allows for me to place the lightpad under a page in my sketchbook, so that I can get the image on to another page via tracing. While it is possible to do without the lightpad, I have found that it is quicker when on a deadline.
Not only is the lightpad useful for its intended purpose, but it is also a nice, smooth surface to draw on aside from tracing.
I have used this lightpad for a few days and have no complaints. I have noticed though, that the areas around where the lightpad is plugged in at, and near the button, tends to be warmer than other areas. This is either from my hand resting on that area and the area retaining heat, or a simple matter of light heat production. But it has never been anything more than slightly warm, barely noticeable. I don't leave the lightpad on for hours, and its only activated when I'm working.
I have also noticed that when on, the sides of the lightpad actually shine light out on to the surrounding areas. It is an interesting effect, but doesn't impede or cause any harm.
As for the USB cord, the package came with a wall socket as well, so you can plug in away from a computer. But on the subject of using the USB, I find no problems with it. The cord is long, and if I don't want to use my laptop to power it up, I can always plug it in the wall. The cord is as long as my arm span (as a 5'4" adult, I imagine if someone wants to know how long that is they can do the math), and is very roomy and forgiving. Just because it says USB required doesn't detract from its use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great ink. Some of the best. Bottle design is bad. But the ink is great and a great value. Good ink:
1.) Flows well in all pens I've used
2.) Permanent on paper
3.) Color is dark and even. On a medium nib, the colors are consistent black unlike the rainbow of color and coverage I might get from Montblac's 'mystery black' ink (crap ink).
4.) The price for what you get is very good.
The only negative opinion I have about Noodler's Inks are their bottle designs: It gets harder and messier to fill up your converter as the ink levels drop. With some converters, it's near impossible once you get below 1/3 fill.
There are two work arounds: You either have to pour some ink into a bowl, refill converter, and pour the remainder back into the Noodler's bottle, or use an empty bottle of ink from another brand. In my case, I've filled up empty Parker and Montblanc ink bottles with Noodler's. Parker ink bottles are short, squat, and have a wide mouth. Montblanc bottles are short, squat, and have a "show" design where you can catch ink into the "heel" of the bottle and draw ink from there. Amazing and beautiful designs vs the Noodler's lengthy, narrow, and plain design. I'm OK with this fact if it keeps their prices down. I would recommend a person buy an empty Parker or Montblanc bottle from ebay for use with Noodler's | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I could have used this 10 years ago. I purchased this for my 11 year old daughter after seeing the current version on a YouTube video. What I was most impressed with was the quality of light this table emits. It's a soft-white that is so pleasing to my eyes that I wish I could have that as my dining room lighting! It is bright enough to use to trace onto a layer of canvas, but the canvas must be very close to the light table.
The smooth edges are a nice thoughtful touch for comfort.
All in all, a great light. The only thing that bothered me was the short power adapter cable and the inability to adjust the brightness. If they do those two things this table will be a five-star product! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It was easy to use and the directions on the back of . Oh I am so so grateful that I found this product. I had spent days working on shirts for an upcoming Disney vacation and then washed them only to have all of my work literally washed away. I was so frustrated. However, I got a hold of this on Amazon and had it shipped to my house in two days which gave me plenty of time to actually work on the shirts. The textile medium helps thin out the paint which actually helps the paint go onto the material with ease. It was easy to use and the directions on the back of the bottle are spot on. I had no issues and I will definitely be using this for many more projects in the future. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fantastic brushes. <div id="video-block-R16PSC7B9JICT4" 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/D1lzn4XJwfS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1e%2B4HGgJbS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> These brushes are very nice. They have not shed any bristles. They are easy to clean and comfortable in the hand. They are soft and and do not irritate the skin at all. I was able to use them very easily with no problems. The pain spread beautifully. These are quality brushes I would happily use them to paint canvases with. I have paid more for "professional" paint brush sets that did not come across as nice as these have for me. I am very impressed.
I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fine line airbrush. I like American made products. The Paasche company is in the heartland (Chicago) I like that. Their products are very well made and will give you a lifetime of service if properly cared for. I know the Japanese make a very sleek and worthy airbrush but If you are a skilled airbrush artist, or even an aspiring artist you can get great results out of any airbrush that is properly tweaked. I prefer to support my countrymen. And Paasche products cost about half of comparable Japanese product. So what's to think about?
This model, the VJR, with the very fine #1 tip is awesome. It's not made to hold loads of paint..it's gravity feed and has a very small cup. I paint prototype HO scale models. You don't want to lay on heavy coats of paint. Several light coats is best. Retains all details down to the rivets that way. Also, great for weathering as small quantity of paints are used. And important for me is easy clean up. I use enamels..after finishing up I shoot thinner thru it, then windex and its clean as a whistle.
I own a VL as well. It's given me 20 years of service. I haven't touched it since getting the VJR. I switched out the plastic handle it comes with for the metal replacement, as well as a metal protective cap. Picked those up at local art supply. Adds a bit of weight and balance. Again, replacement parts are easy to get and also reasonably priced.
Great AB. Picked it up from TCP global..I think it was 59 bucks. Really pleased with the whole deal. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Worth every penny. Though I'm only a hobbyist, not a professional artist, I am in love with these markers and all others have been spoiled for me! Such a smooth glide, and such rich colors. Truly a joy to use. My only wish is that I could afford the entire color spectrum! This is a great starter set, and my only complaint is that I quickly grew to want even more color variations to choose from, which is actually a compliment to the quality of these fine markers. Do note that they are not water based and will soak through, which actually opens up even more interesting possibilities. I use these with a coloring book designed for markers, so the pictures are not printed double-sided to account for the bleed-through (I still used a thin piece of cardboard inserted in the book behind the page I'm coloring to be extra careful). The image it makes on the opposite side is just as interesting as the front side and added a new dimension to my color choices. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The only thing premium about this blade is the price. I don't know if I got a fluke or something, but this blade has been nothing but trouble for me. The first cut I used the same settings to cut some 65 lb. paper and it couldn't even cut through, so I amped up the setting and still the only way to get anything resembling a clean cut was to go all the way to 10 so anything heavier than that would be impossible, forget glitter cardstock or the 100 lb. coverstock I use for cards. I was so disappointed by this because I am nothing but loyal to Silhouette and have loved my machine for years now, so to get such a crappy product was a real let down. Spending over twice as much on a blade that couldn't do a single job correctly right our of the box makes me actually angry, mostly because I ruined some really nice paper I cannot replace because of faulty cuts. Don't waste your money. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not really worth the money. If your looking to invest in a die cut machine, look for a different one. The ecraft is not really worth it in my opinion.
If I am to spend a few hundred dollars in a machine I want to be happy with it all around. Not just some days of the week.
Reasons to why ecraft is not regally worth it.
* Some days it will give you a perfect cut, the next cut you make it tears your pretty paper up. Even just seconds after the successful cut.
* They say it is the first die cut machine to not having the need of a cutting mat... Lie. Most ecraft owner end up buying thin plastic chopping mats from the dollar store as a stabilizer. You should not have to buy a stabilizer at all.
* I don't know if its just my ecraft but most of the time it will not cut a perfect circle. It looks more like a circle that was flatten a bit. Not quite an oval.
* Software has some tools that has no explanation on how to use it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Just OK. Many of the colors in this set are very similar to the "Sai" watercolor market set sold by Akashiya, and since they perform almost identically, I recommend that you buy one or the other but not both. In this set you get the flesh color, several browns, grays and one black. and at least two colors of pink, blue, green, purple, one yellow and one red marker. These markers are not refillable, the brush tip does wear out, and they leave streak marks if you color on "dry" art journal pages. They work better if you prime your paper with gesso (Golden brand, not Liquitex) or spritz it with water if you are using art journal pages with these markers. If using watercolor paper, I recommend "hot press" which is smoother than cold press because these pens don't hold a lot of water/liquid, the color will spread better with the smoother paper. These are "craft quality" markers, no ratings for light fastness etc. Personally I liked the Sai markers better, because the color seems to flow a little better, (the Kuretake markers are almost "too wet") but other than that they are almost identical except for the color of the barrels. If the Sai markers came in more colors, I would buy more colors if they sold more because I felt overall, the quality of those markers is better than the Kuretake (I've heard others say this as well). Since the actual marker colors from the two brands are almost identical, I thought they might have been made by the same "white label" company and then sold under different brand names but one is made in China (the Sai markers) and the other brand is made in Japan. I thought they were reasonably priced for the quality and there is a "fun" factor in using them if you just want to play around with them, but obviously not for serious art work. This set really gives you all the colors you need, the basics. The colors are very "bright" as compared to the more muted/vintage colors from the Tim Holtz Distress Marker line. I would have given these markers a 5 star if the color and nibs were refillable/replacable like Copic markers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very happy I bought these markers. These markers are fantastic! I almost bought the chisel tip version, but luckily I found these. So much easier to use than the chisel tips. Also, they are easier to blend. They dry fast, so you do need to work fast and in small sections at a time. But if you do this you can avoid seeing brush marks and streaks.
The only thing I'd change about this kit is the colors. They have all the basic color sets: greens, blues, reds, etc... but I'd rather the colors be a bit more similar in tone. For instance, one green is limey, while the other is more blue... and when trying to use the two together for shading/highlighting they don't go together very well. I suppose the set of 48 markers may be what I should have bought. But either way, the markers color great, look amazing, and flow nice.
I've never used the Copic markers that every brags about, but for as little as I do art, the lower price on these made them the best choice for me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
VIBRANT AND AMAZING. I AM IN LOVE! As a girl who crafts a ton and like liquid paint pens, I have found these to be the best for writing on things I can't with a paint pen. I loved the look of this pen writing on a mirror and a photo frame, it make the letters pop and it looked really good. The colors are SO VIBRANT and the best part is that you don't need to constantly press down on the pen to make more liquid come out. One solid press and the color continues to flow for a few letters and it stays vibrant too. I love the dual ended tips. I personally prefer the rounded one because I find it better for my usage but it is nice to have the option of a more precise tip in the chisel tip. I will definitely buy this again in a while because at the rate I am going these do not seem to run out quickly and are very durable. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
1-color machine had misaligned welding, completely unusable. I was extremely excited to receive the one color one arm machine and get printing... but upon assembly, I discovered that a key component is welded crooked, causing the arm that holds the screen to be misaligned. This renders the entire machine useless, because your print will always be slightly rotated on the shirt.
In addition to the poor welding, the instructions for building the machine we're literally one badly photocopied page that contained a tiny section with how to build. Even saying "how to build" is generous, because the instructions consist of a tiny image with all the pieces assembled and basically just says "here's what it looks like."
The icing on the cake is that I was missing almost all the nuts for the bolts, despite there being no hole in the bag of components. I was willing to move past that though, because it was easily remedied by a trip to Home Depot, but as all the other issues arose, it became clear that this machine is just a dud.
Perhaps the other versions of this machine, for multiple color printing, are much better. But the one color one arm machine was just not worth it. Very disappointed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Overall mehh. Works great better written directions would be nice it doesn't tell you that you can't dry it under the light at work messes up the emotion also it would be better if they gave you more transparencies I noticed it takes two to three tries to get it right and I only give you 2 transparencies. More colors would be better to like the three basic colors are primary colors that way you can mix and make your own colors instead they gave you red blue and black which is kind of odd everything was really high quality and clean when I got it except for the blue paint and could kind of leaked out but the seal was still sealed which was kind of weird | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Like it more than my other wing dies. These are so cute, I didn't want to buy them, since I had the other wings already, the others I've used on sympathy cards, they seem a little more formal than this set you can use them separately also, its harder to do because of the layout on the die + they are longer and thinner. With this set I can use the different sizes of wings. They are all "paired separately"... on the die, so you can cut any of the 5 pair sizes you want, because the die itself is longer.
This die is bigger that the regular bigz dies. Not to worry... it fits the STANDARD cutting plates perfectly. I have the big Shot. I like this die better than my other sets of wings. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Eh. *thumb is where you will push up to open*
The external black piece came off immediately as I was trying to figure out how to open it to remove shavings. When it popped the, the clips that hold it in broke, but the piece does fit back on. This was pre sharpening, so off to a bad start.
A pencil sharpener shouldn't need instructions on how to open it.... but this one sure as heck does! There is a barely visible indent toward the top that you push in and up to open.
I tested it on 4 pencils, all Prismacolor Premier. It broke the lead off of 2 pencils, wasting them and causing me to dig out big pieces of lead from the blades. The other 2 pencils sharpened marvelously.
But honestly... it's a low price sharpener so its not that serious. :D | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
THEY DO NOT ERASE OFF CHALKBOARDS. These are terrible!!!! BEWARE THEY DO NOT ERASE OFF CHALKBOARDS!!! I've been painting chalkboards for a couple years and decided to give these markers a go. They write really nice and ink flow was good so was really pleased! Time window to return passed otherwise they would be going back. I drew a really cool Halloween chalkboard and just went to change the board to a Christmas theme and the marker wil not erase!!!! I dampened a paper towel did not budge. I soaked one still nothing. I ended up having to use Dawn platinum with a green scourer and scrub so hard it has damaged the chalkboard surface. Now I will have to re spray the surface and prime again.only gave the one star cause that is the only way to post. Really should get no stars | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
No individual slots, but love this case. I really like this case! The design is so cute and I was worried about how it would secure, but you just wrap the string around a few times and secure. Just note-in the questions it was asked if there were individual slots for each pencil and all of the responses were "yes" and it has different sized pouches. This is not the case with what I received. Mine has 13 slots all the same size that will hold a little more than 5 hexagonal pencils each (one slot holds 5 pencils and my little watercolor brush). This is actually preferred for me, but just wanted to make note that mine did not have individual slots. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Spray it don't say it. If given the option it would be 4.5. I'll invert the usual and tell the things that annoy me about it first. The fact that it uses different connectors than every other brush I have is annoying. There is obviously a standard since I have 3 others from 3 different manufacturers that all use the same fittings. The button is also cantankerous from time to time, slipping away from the ball that connects it to the valve. This was purchases as an open-box buy and was received assembled wrong so that could its original owner may have had a backwards problem.
NOW for the good stuff. This brush, compared to the others I have, would be 6 out of 5 stars comparatively. It is heavier and feels sturdier. It puts the paint precisely where I want it. It solves the problems I've had in my learning curve of beginning to paint with an airbrush. I love it. I wouldn't have been able to afford it without the "warehouse deal" that I got on it, but I can endorse, without reservation, spending the extra money for another beginner. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I'd get 3 or 4 good clean lines then the ink would stop flowing. My god these things are frustrating! Purchased these on the 9th they arrived on the 11th today is September 29,2017 and all 36 have either stopped writing or the ink never flowed consistently. I'd get 3 or 4 good clean lines then the ink would stop flowing. I do the shake pen move to no avail sometimes ink would flow again sometimes now. Most of these pens were either half full or ink maybe was dried up, don't know. Colors are nice, but the pastels are too light not good for writing, which is an obvious problem (only good for coloring), glitters are good. Most of the time it felt as if I was scratching instead of writing on paper. You really do get what you pay for! I will keep trying next up... Tanmit Glitter Pens...wish me luck! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N2TQ8VX/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AWWMYNNHYH39R&psc=1 | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Semi-translucent and watery. Yes indeed this paint is "not thick enough" as the other reviewer said.
In more precise terms, the paint does not contain enough pigment and blocking agents to completely cover up any underlying surface color (especially black) in one coat. At the same time the paint has a very low viscosity, i.e., it runs like water if you are impatient and try to pile on a thick coat to overcome its semi-translucent quality.
Thus, to get the desired result requires patience and multiple thin coats over time.
Most Testors paints are not like this - they usually work very well - but it has been a long time since I last bought any Testors paints.
On the other hand, if you are looking for a small and inexpensive quantity of fluorescent enamel, this is about the only product available on the market (feel free to post in if you found an alternative!). That's the only reason for giving it three stars.
I'm using this to paint some high visibility dot markers for the front and rear iron sights on my Saiga-12 (orange for the front, yellow for the rear). Need multiple layers to overcome the underlying black color (the yellow initially looks green), but eventually it looks pretty good. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
More than just a water brush. At first, I was skeptical about a water brush. It seemed like a silly thing. . but my curiosity got the best of me and I decided to give them a try. All I can say is that it may be my new favorite thing to use.
They are intended for use with water colors and similar mediums but I personally don't work a whole lot with water colors. . But, you can use these brushes for more than water, you can put other mediums such as inks or watered down acrylics for work with glazing and such. I will be ordering a few more sets of these so I can have designated brushes for various colors and mediums. I bought some cheap needle nosed bottles that work great for filling the pens with desired medium.
It's not just a pen that holds fluid that comes out freely. There is actually a control valve in there so the fluid doesn't just come seeping out. It's all manipulated under your control. They take a little bit of getting used to but once you find your comfort zone they are fantastic.
The various sizes that come with this set are great so you have a lot of options. As per the description, the brushes are made of nylon, not hair like material you would find on a paintbrush. I think this will extend the life of the pen as the brush won't absorb the fluid and make it gunk up or fray as long as you remember to put the caps back on. Excellent pens. I just love them.
I received this product at a promotional discounted rate for my honest review whether it be good or bad. I am in now way associated with the seller or manufacturer and was not compensated for this review. I have tested this product on my own and gave my honest opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Product. I am a mixed media artist and had been looking for a medium that would give the flat, thick acrylic paints that I love so much an opaque, glossy sheen. I also wanted something that would show my brush strokes after it dried, and this product worked perfectly. I absolutely love it. I use it as a medium for water based paints as well as a glossy sealer for all types of paintings and mixed media pieces.
If you are a beginner artist and are looking to try some different mediums, I suggest you start with one of the Liquitex products. They are easy to mix with water based paints, and you don't need to use much at all, so you play around with different combinations and techniques until you find a method that works for you.
Great product and comes in several different sizes, as well as light, medium, and heavy, and matte or glossy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very stable holder for gravity or bottom feed airbrushes; bracket holds standard airbrush regulator/trap. This holder's table clamp works very well; the holder is rock solid once it's clamped down. Additionally, the individual cradles are all tightly fitted (using friction fit) onto the plastic base and chrome-plated steel arm. Unlike other airbrush stands I've used, you won't be accidentally knocking one of the cradles off when you're grabbing an airbrush out of this holder.
Unfortunately, the cradles only work with gravity-feed or bottom-feed airbrushes. One of my airbrushes is a side-feed Badger 100IL, and it doesn't fit into the cradles.
The bracket for the regulator is sized for the standard regulator/water-trap that seems to be sold under various brand-names -- Badger, Paasche, Airbrush Depot, Master Airbrush, etc. If your regulator is missing the panel nut required to mount it in this holder's bracket, then search for "Interstate Pneumatics WP1130PN Panel Mount Nut for Regulator W1130" here on Amazon. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not really what I was wanting. Firstly, I found the font to be a bit larger than I had expected and a bit more chunky. This is my fault for not studying the images better. They could have done without all the cutesie little bugs, stars and candles. Secondly and most important: some of the dies do no cut through regular paper. I'm not even talking about cardstock but like copy paper. They are just too dull and maybe the die is defective with cutting edges that just aren't long enough to make a cut. But there are a few dies that work fine. i have had to try without much success to pick paper shards out of the cutting area on some of the dies as well. I wish I knew how to do this quickly and easier! I would imagine if I were to see this set in a craft store it would be in the mark-down bin due to the poor design and even worse cutting edges! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
CIRCUT wins my vote over Silhouette. I LOVE THIS MACHINE! I actually bought a Silhouette Cameo first (literally 2 weeks ago), but was growing super frustrated by the fact that the cutting mat kept slipping. Regardless of the different help videos I watched (it's a common problem), I couldn't get the machine to work.
Fast forward to me standing inside a Michaels trying to decide if I really wanted to buy another machine (knowing how much I actually needed it for a HUGE project I was working on with a deadline) ... I went ahead and bought it (skeptically), and ever since opening the box, I have been enamored. Here is why:
1. There is actually a user manual to read before plugging the machine in.
2. Once you log in to the web site (conveniently located on the USB cable), you can figure out how to set up the machine by going through the on-screen prompts.
3. They actually INCLUDED materials to do a test run project JUST SO YOU CAN SEE how to use the pen in conjunction with the blade ... IT WAS AMAZING!!!
4. I find the online design studio MUCH easier to use than the Sihouette's. I realize many people don't like that it's internet reliant, but I live in a suburb of a big city and have no issues with internet (knock on wood).
I actually finished the cuts that I needed for my big project within 30 minutes (needed 44 names in a fancy-ish font in vinyl) ... that 30 minutes included me figuring out how to use the online design studio AND set up the names for the cuts.
Why is it better? First off all, there is much more communication about how to USE the thing immediately after opening the box. Second, there are actual pieces that hold the mat in place so the thing doesn't slide around. Literally was the main reason why I ended up purchasing that day, standing in Michaels wondering if this was going to be another erroneous purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Cleans Brushes Well, But Beware - It's Not Leakproof. I've been using one of these for almost a year now and am really pleased with it, for the most part. I paint with oils and find that the springy metal coil in the jar is very good for cleaning my brushes without damaging them. Personally I use odorless mineral spirits, lthough Silicoil does make their own cleaning solution that you can buy for use with this jar. You just fill the jar almost to the top with your cleaning solution of choice (which will obviously depend on what kind of paints you're using) and then when you need to clean your brush, swipe it along the flattened top of the coil, pressing down just enough to bend/splay the bristles out slightly as you do so, and you'll find most of the paint comes out that way. You need to sweep the brush across the coil rather than in a circular motion, as the latter has a tendency to result in bristles getting snagged in the coil, which is obviously something you don't want! The great thing about the coil is that it not only gives something to swipe your brush against in order to clean it effectively, but it does a very good job of making sure you don't get your brush down in the gunky layer of settled pigment at the bottom of the jar.
This jar is great for using in the studio but I wouldn't recommend taking it out and about, as the lid is not liquid-tight. I've even noticed that if I don't use it for a while (and don't keep topping up the OMS) the level in the jar goes down very noticeably. That's something that could definitely be improved on in the design, and is the only complaint I have about the jar.
I've been able to use this jar (along with a couple of empty pasta sauce jars for storing 'dirty' OMS) to reuse the same solvent over and over again while never having to deal with washing my brushes in dirty, sludgy solvent. I'm sure most people considering buying this product will already be well aware of this trick, but for anyone who isn't, here's what I do. When the solvent in the Silicoil jar is getting a bit nasty and I want to switch it out for clean stuff, I just make sure the lid is screwed on tightly and shake the jar up and down for a few seconds. The coil helps dislodge the gunky stuff from the bottom, and then I just use a metal funnel to dump the contents into an empty jar (let's call it Jar #2). I then get another jar (let's call it Jar #3) which will have had solvent settling in it for a week or two since the last Silicoil-cleaning I did, and pour off the clean solvent into the Silicoil jar using the metal funnel. The contents of Jar #2 is emptied into Jar #3 (to avoid having too many jars half full of mineral spirits lying around the place), I screw the cap on #3 tightly, clean jar #2 and put them both away in a safe place for next time, and I'm good to go.
Overall, a great product, but I only wish the lid was leakproof! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
You have to be an expert craftsman to use this. <div id="video-block-R1F25HX524SVT" 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/D1xdVHBt9lS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91si7qeTgZS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> Reminded my daughter of a glue gun. Since she's the crafter, I let her do the test on this, which she enthusiastically volunteered for as she'd seen these and always thought it would be cool to use one. After attempting to get the hang of it for several hours, she decided it wasn't something she liked. Here's why. Even though the filament came out easily enough (after sorting how to use it), it wasn't easy to control. This would take considerable finesse to use. When she got the hang of it, it kept sticking to either the tiny remaining filament that hadn't broken off from the main filament as yet; would stick to the nozzle, or get hung up on what was already built. If trying to make a vertical line (as for a flower stem), it would stick to the leftover filament (as stated above) and then tip over once detached. Trying to do anything intricate, as shown in the pictures is highly improbable, unless you've been at it for years and are an expert craftsman. Finally, the finished product when cooled, which in my daughter's case ended up being just a bunched up coil, was brittle, breaking apart easily at the slightest pressure. Overall, my daughter was disappointed and decided that this particular product wasn't for her. She isn't giving up all hope though, and is still on the look out for a better quality 3D pen kit. This was sent for me to test, but overall it's just ok, so unless you've been at this a while, I can't recommend this particular product as a consumer. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Convenient Travel Watercolor Kit. I really like this little travelling kit for watercolors. It's a nice size and the brush works quite well. I did have a slight difficulty getting the brush to open, as it turns the opposite direction you would expect. (Maybe I'm a little slow on figuring out these things, but I was frustrated until I figured it out.) Personally I prefer the watercolor pans in my Winston-Newton set, as these don't seem quite as transparent, but they are adequate. I wouldn't use them on a day to day basis, but they are wonderful to use in my watercolor journal when I am not at home. I like it enough that I bought several sets to give as gifts for my friends who paint. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Chalk Markers. I just received these Chalk Markers in the mail after ordering them only few days ago. Great shipping and customer service! My kids and I LOVE them. The colors are so amazing and bright. The Chalk Markers are easy to use, so easy my 3 year old was drawing on the window glass with them. We use them to leave messages on mirrors on big days, like test days or game days. I let my younger children color, draw and practice their ABC's on a the window glass, hand held mirrors and our glass table. It is a fun way to learn and remember their ABC's. We also used them to write "Go Team" on our back window on our SUV. We've used them on chalk boards and filing cabinets. It's endless! Love them!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great little easel. I got this easel because I am taking acrylic painting classes and i wanted something lightweight and easy to carry. In the classes, i am generally are working on 9x12 canvas boards, or maybe 11x14 max, so this is a great size for those boards. I really only cared about the easel, but this one has the handle and little drawer, and came with the wood palette, and even a pack of three brushes...and i got it for a ridiculously low price compared to what I've seen it for since - here and on other sites. It is unfinished, but smooth, soft pine, and the hinges and fasteners are small and soft metal. But it has done me well for 7-8 classes so far and it's still in great condition. I don't carry anything in it except maybe some parchment paper, and I generally have it in a rolling bag with the rest of my art supplies. I would recommend waiting for it to go on sale (@$20.00 max) and then if you take care of it, i think it will last a long time and is well worth it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good adequate canvas; prepped, stretched, primed. This is totally adequate stretched and primed canvas. It's acid free. It's primed with acrylic gesso.
It says primed for acrylic and for oil. I always use acrylic. That's what my paints are and I hate cleaning with turpentine, so I would never switch to oil. It works great for acrylic, with a smooth application. (For acrylic, the primer means smooth application, and you don't waste paint by saturating the top layer of fabric. For oil, the primer seals the canvas, because oil will rot an unprimed canvas. So, can't help you to know if this canvas is great for oil paints.)
In my neck of the woods, I can get a similar of pack of canvases at Michael's craft store. The Amazon product is comparably priced. It's a good basic low cost canvas, and good enough quality that if your work comes out great, then it's on something adequate and sturdy enough to get hung on a wall, sold, or gifted and to last a while. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Handy little set- Perfect for crafters, makers, hobbyists, and artisans. I was a little worried because of the inconsistent reviews. Some were high praise and others were saying the product is terrible, with little in-between. I figured that at this price, the risk was worth it. What I got was securely packaged, and exactly what I was looking for. It worked perfectly straight out of the box and has been the perfect, handy little tool for my crafting projects (painting fur and fabric for soft-sculpture and puppet-making.) I haven't used an airbrush in 20 years, and this one is very easy to use so re-learning isn't terribly painful. Probably a good one for a beginner, too. And it cleans surprisingly easily. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Reasonably Priced, Convenient Size, and Professional Results. I have a regular sized manual punch and comb binding machine in my classroom to use for my students projects. I had been wanting a binder of my own to keep in my art studio, but could not afford the ones I'd seen. Not to mention where I would keep one, due to their large size. When I found out about the Zutter, I was excited because of its reasonable price and convenient size. It punches 6 rectangular shaped holes at a time which covers 3 inches. However, it can handle a large variety of paper sizes by sliding the paper and using a slot which allows for proper alignment every time. (I made a cardstock guide to help me justify the placement of the holes I punch.) Best of all, it is fast and easy to use, as well as allowing me to make very professional looking projects. The 2:1, twin loop, O-wires are easy to cut to size, as well as to close them with the Zutter too. There are various videos online that will help you master its use in no time. Thus far, I've created a mini art journal with my handprinted paper scraps. However, I'm already thinking of making sticky albums, pad holders, perpetual calendars, and many other projects for personal use, as well as gifts. I highly recommend the Zutter Bind-It All! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I fill this with ink and water and I LOVE IT. I like to use this pen not with watercolor, but with ink. I will usually thin my ink with water to get a range of value out of the pen. As a sketching tool, the ink-filled brush pen is an absolute jewel.
MY ONLY WARNING regards the kind of ink you fill the pen with. I used Higgins for my first pen and that was a huge mistake. I believe the kind of Higgins ink I used was lacquer or shellac based so it eventually choked the pen. I tried out PH Martin's Bombay Black non-clogging ink and that has worked without a hitch. The bristle does eventually lose its wonderfully fine tip, but just buy a new pen and keep the older one for fill work.
This is a wonderful product that I try to tell as many people about as possible. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Precision yes -- useful no. The airbrush is very precision ... very German ... but it really doesn't spray acrylic no matter how thin it is mixed (watery) acrylic. If you like to take things apart and fuss with them and then reassemble them this is a great item. It reminds me of rebuilding a 4 barrel carburetor. Once reassembled you spend a LOT of time trhing to get the airbrush to spray color onto test paper. .. lots of time (make sure you have PLENTY of time) it really doesn't spray color that well . to change color you need to take it completely apart and toothbrush scrub every part and reassemble it. but very tiny parts get lost and they are $7 to $10/each. ($15 with shipping) if you actually want paint on a surface you must use brushes so the paint can dry while you are waiting parts to be delivered A watchmaker would love this airbrush. He could take it apart and reassemble it and buy parts endlessly. A German craftsman may like a brush like this (you could mike all the parts and record all the dimensions to the 1000th of a centimeter). I sprays air; just not paint. Even water gives it trouble .. it needs a lot of tinkering to spray water. Maybe buy this brush and another brand so you can brag that you have one and then use the other one. I am doing that with the bristle brushes. They do the work but the Infinity airbrush looks great. This is a wonderful airbrush. Excellent precision. Very well made; wonderfully German. But it is labor intensive and does not spray acrylic paint. (I did not try lacquer or auto paint .. maybe water color (I don't know) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good product. I got a set of Copic markers as a present and I have to say that I loved immediately once I started illustrating. I like the feel of these markers in my hand especially after using them for a while, pretty comfortable. In comparison, whenever I use my Sakura Microns after a while the sharp edges makes it very uncomfortable to keep working making me stop using them, so the copics are good alternative.
I must say though that they are pretty delicate, it shouldn't be a problem if your are used to technical pens but if you're new to these then you might break the tip pretty easily, I've ruined two already.
Bottom line: I love them, for the price you really can't go wrong with them. I recommend them as a Micron alternative. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
First can scared me. I bought an old second hand couch to use at a Barn Wedding. The couch is green, I want it to be Navy blue! So I bought a six pack of Simply Spray and started with the removable cushions. "1st can" I remove the safety tab and nothing comes out and the trigger does not feel like it is depressing at all, I press really hard and finally get dribbles...this makes me very nervous. I am wondering what I have gotten myself into? I think ok "lets try "can #2"and see what happens"...IT WORKS! I sprayed the top and sides of the cushion, (the bottom won't show so meh) I like how it is looking. I am still disappointed in that 1st can, but otherwise it is doing what I need it to do. So I move on to "can 3" it works as well.
For the price I wish a can would go a little further. One can barely finishes my one sided cushions without spraying the bottom side, and it will definitely take more than the three cans I have left to finish the body of the couch. I will order some more and pray it gets here before the wedding...it needs drying time!!! My final opinion is reserved for the finished DRY project, and getting the bad can replaced. I hope they have good customer service. Oh Simply Spray... are you out there???? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Just like my Pentels from the 80s! Yay. These are literally the markers of my childhood. I used to love these when I was little and loved the bright colors and the packaging. I was a bit worried that, like most things, the quality has gone down. But so far these seem exactly the same. The case has changed since i was little but for the better--now the top is clear which is cool because you can see the colors at the top. The tips of these are hard, they are not like soft felt markers. So if you don't like the feel of that--and not everyone does--then these are not for you. But they are really bright, solid good markers. They are good for adults, these are not just kid markers. In fact I would say they are more for adults or teens doing careful coloring than they are for little kids, mainly because of the hard tip. I let my small kid use these but I kept having to remind them not to push down hard. These are also very fine point but I remember from my childhood markers that they do end up flattening out after much use. I love these and they bring back great memories! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I LOVE this mess free coloring book. I LOVE this mess free coloring book! And I love that it is reusable since my kids like to color the same pictures. It is great for car rides or just a quiet activity for them to do. There are 4 coloring pages and even a list of things you can look for that will reveal when you color them (you can tell the outline of a few things when the page is dry, but not all which adds to the fun!). The pen is easy to refill but not easy enough that it can be easily opened and spilled (even if it does spill, it is just water). The only downside that the pen can not attach the book but that can easily be solved with small pieces of velcro to keep them together.
I received this product at a discounted price for my honest opinion of it | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fabulous premium oil paint...and this color has lots of uses. Anyone who has been painting with oils for any length of time (or passion) is most likely familiar with the Williamsburg paint line. This isn't the Grumbachers, Reeves, or even Winsor & Newton oils from your craft stores. Even many small art supply stores don't carry it because of the higher prices for some of the pigments. It is considered up there with the other top paints such as Old Holland, Harding, Blockx, etc...much higher quality of product and a much higher amount of top-notch pigment loaded with minimal oil/fillers/binders. This doesn't mean that it's not wonderfully creamy to use, though. It just means that when you squeeze out a small nut of paint on your palette, that an equal amount of separated oil doesn't ooze out first and puddle around the color. While some people might be only familiar with using oil color straight from the tube and actually may prefer the thinner consistency of those oil paints, I much prefer a thicker, higher pigment-load product. I always figure that I can quickly and easily thin it to the consistency (and flat, smooth-brushing capability) of thinner oil colors by using various mediums or turps. But when you want to be able to see expressive brush strokes, it really helps to use one of the best.
As far as this color goes, I originally bought it just because it was available on Amazon Prime for a good price (plus it is a pigment that is in a lower price range to start with). I've been VERY pleasantly surprised at how many times I've found a use for it though. It isn't one of the mixes of oil colors that you can achieve by mixing a bit of sienna or umber into titanium white. Instead they heat titanium dioxide until it reaches this color...sort of a creamy grayish-buff color (think of pale latte). And the uses? I sometimes use it instead of titanium white for mixing tints...it creates much softer hues when mixed with other colors. It is finding the occasional palette spot for mixing flesh tones for portraits. And sometimes it just comes in handy for its nice, soft neutral color. It started out as a color that I doubted I'd use much. Now I see myself needing to restock it in the not too distant future.
Some paint manufacturers make a version of it that is merely titanium white mixed with a speck of raw umber. You can mix that yourself; but in my opinion, it doesn't look the same. Other high-end paint makers do as Williamsburg does by heat-altering titanium dioxide. I haven't tried their versions yet; but I do highly recommend the Unbleached Titanium that Williamsburg produces. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I LOVE these. I've recently got into painting and I . I LOVE these. I've recently got into painting and I use prepared canvases stretched over wood with these. I do a lot of modern-style color blocks, so it doesn't really matter to me the surface. It adheres very well to the canvas I use. I've not had any issues with using them wet and applying the color to the surface. It dries quickly and doesn't smear. I wasn't really buying these for water color detail use, but more because I liked the convenience of having such a wide array of colors available without having to mix them myself. I prefer these wet for application because they go on a LOT smoother. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
BUY. NOW. Amazing watercolors! As a young hobbyist turned professional illustrator, I use them every day, and they're so pigmented that this set has literally lasted me over a year and a half, with so much more bang left to go! They've carried me through so much learning, and are seriously perfect watercolors for the beginner (easy to manipulate) all the way to the advanced watercolorist (you can create some super dreamy stuff, guys!)
This set of 36 allows you to get pretty much any color you want pretty pastels, warm beiges, forest tones, inviting florals. And the gradation and color blending are to die for! I did a lot of research before I bought my first "real" palette, and thought that Schmincke and Daniel Smith looked great too, but... for those prices? no no. Not student budget friendly! However despite taking the more inexpensive route, turns out that Mijello Mission Gold can definitely rival those brands in terms of satisfaction you get lustrous, achingly gorgeous colors at half the price, without feeling like anything at all has been forfeited.
As a sidenote, if you're searching for a palette that gives off a magical, enchanting sort of vibe this one is it. The colors truly replicate nature and seem much less 'manufactured' than competing brands. In my Etsy shop Sweetpages (sweetpages.etsy.com), I create delicate art prints based off of classic literature, mythology, and treasured stories. I find that these watercolors give my paintings a spark of something living and with only a few years under my belt, I can't wait to see how much they continue to reveal to me and enable me to do. Mijello squad for life! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Didnt turn out? Dont give up, and don't blame the product. Just dye, dye again. Its baffling to see people leave poor reviews when its operator error. I used aquamarine, but for some reason its showing scarlet in the review. Anyway. I had to do my batch of refurbs twice because I didn't do it right the first time. I dyed all my cotton underclothes that were plain white or grey. Boring! On the first run, too much water, not enough dye. The result looked like the clothes had been blue but had been bleached. On second run, same amount of water, double dye. BEAUTIFUL! Talk about vivid, saturated color. I didn't do anything fancy, I used a 5 gallon bucket and a couple large pots of boiling water. I put the water in the bucket first, poured in both bottles of dye, then dropped the clothes in one at a time until they were all submerged. Then I just let them soak the rest of the day. I went back and stirred them sometimes, but after putting them in the dye, I didn't really bother with it. Everything turned out much better than expected, even the elastic. The grey tank tops even look really cool. Since I did this in the only place with a door in the house, safe from 3 cats, 2 kittens, a 2 year old and a not very bright dog, when I was ready to rinse, I just dumped the bucket in the tub, then put the shower sprayer in the bucket on cold and let it run for a while. Rinse rinse, wring wring, dump the wrung pieces in the washer, wash on cold, rinse again; dry. Nothing is stained but my hands (stupid me) and the nonslip strips in the tub. No big deal. The aqua is prettier anyway.
Note: I said bottles of dye. Im sure some people swear by the boxed powder dye, but Ive used both, and find the liquid much easier to use and control. When Ive used the powder, unbeknownst to me at the time, it had foofed a fine dust over other items, so when they got wet, they were stained. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
NOT WORTH IT AT ALL. I bought this gadget as an attempt to ease the load making my own invitations for my wedding. Good thing I tried it out before making my invitations! It won't even make a clean line through thin paper. In addition, the measurements are WAY off. I was particularly excited about the folding blade, but it was completely worthless, as well, because it makes TWO folds! What is the point in that?! I was so excited about this, but now I am just disappointed. I am returning this as soon as possible and buying a regular paper cutter. I'll take my chances of a cutter without a nifty light in exchange for a cutter that...oh, I don't know...actually CUTS PAPER! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
So versatile. I considered other die cut machines when I bought this but Silhouette won out because of the versatility. I don't do a ton of paper crafting so I love that I can also use it to cut vinyl, fabric, sketch designs, etc. Living in a condo space is at a premium so the fact that this can do multiple things not only justified the price, but the workspace as well.
So far the experience has more than lived up to my expectations. Set up was easy. All I had to do was insert the CD into my laptop drive to install the Silhouette Studio and plug the Silhouette into the computer and in a few minutes I was ready to go. This bundle also comes with a card for free downloads for their online store. So in addition to the free 51 designs that came with this Cameo I also quickly had even more. I also appreciate that you don't have to buy expensive cartridges to get a single design and that most of the designs are just 99 cents (or even less if you catch them during a special sale). They also regularly make free designs available for download as well. So far I've been really pleased with the quality of the designs available on their site. Not only have I found what I wanted but it has inspired me to pick other shapes and products I might not have thought of. It makes it easy to pick and choose projects. And although you will also likely buy other accessories for this, as I have, I found the prices of those kits to be pretty affordable especially for what you get.
I also found using the machine to be easy. I expected a bit of a learning curve, but found that after watching a few tutorials online I was good to go and cutting things perfectly (and with few mistakes) right out of the gate. I was able to easily find the settings I needed for the materials I had, even though they were standard cardstock and crafting paper and not Silhouette brand, and quickly cut them out using designs from the online Silhouette store. I am VERY detail oriented and I loved how cleanly the Silhouette cut, even on thin material like paperback book pages. I will also say that you shouldn't let the initial stickiness of the cutting mat deter you. It was quite sticky on my first cut, but became less so with subsequent uses.
Overall I've been thrilled, for a newbie to die cut machines this has been approachable and versatile enough to justify the price and space. Even if you buy this as your first cutting machine it is so intuitive and easy to use. I don't know if I could love it more! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Little Disappointed. I bought this product to start a maternity scrapbook and absolutely loved the deisgns that I saw in the picture. It showed that there was only 1 left with no "more on the way" note, so I jumped on the purchase. The company shipped the product rather fast and I recieved it soon after. I again absolutely loved most of the designs and prints included.
I gave the 3 stars though because several things gave me disappointment.
The first was it came through regular post service mail in a plastic mail bag....no cushion of any sort or label saying "Do Not Bend". I don't know about anyone else, but if my scrapbook stuff gets bent, creased, or ripped, I get upset.
Second, after opening the package and making sure the product did not get warped, I noticed that the lower right corner was dinged and torn, almost as if an animal had chewed it.
After trying to contact the company, who never returned my email, I decided to try to order another and maybe have better luck this time.
And third, when I looked to see about ordering another, I noticed that there was a full supply and the price had gone up by $3 for the book itself and $2 for shipping.
I undertand about the price increase, but I definitely feel a little cheated on the quality of the book. The damage is small enough that I can try to cover it. But I am still not happy about it. Especially with no reply still from the company. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great to Play With. I know I'm not alone when I say that I saw these various patterns/shapes of Grungeboard on YouTube and wanted to try them out. And like many others, I love most things Ranger. There are a lot of shapes crammed onto every sheet. They used the room on each sheet wisely for the most part. They do have an...um... interesting smell to them. My husband thinks that they smell like leather-ish shoes. The smell goes away once it's out of the packaging for a little bit. I keep them IN the package because it's like a clamshell type of packaging and I don't want to lose small pieces, but my 6"x6" Grungeboard (plain squares) has been out of the package since day 1 and the smell went away within 24 hours.
I know that in one of Tim Holtz's videos he says that the shapes just pop out and won't rip or tear. I've had 2 shapes that were difficult to get out, and once when I wasn't careful I did tear one slightly. It was fixable. Those 2 shapes were both the high detailed flourishes, so just take a few extra moments and be careful, that's all. Overall, (except for the aforementioned detailed flourishes) are very sturdy. Wet media doesn't destroy them. They are flexible. They stand up to a lot of abuse. The porousness, if you will, is interesting to say the least.
So far, I've only tried embossing with Distress Ink Embossing Ink (my favorite embossing ink, everything else I've tried sucks) and clear embossing powder, and I got good results.
I use Glossy Accents to glue things onto the grungeboard, and when I adhere the Grungeboard shapes to something else.
I also have the Grungeboard 6"x6" boards which are the same thing, but plain. It's been fun to put Grungeboard on Grungeboard in different ways using different techniques.
Pro Tip:
It took several layers of Dylusions Spray Inks to get the vibrant (as vibrant as they could possibly be on grungeboard) results I wanted. I had to wait for each layer of sprays to dry. If I went over the grungeboard with paper towel to blot them to make them dry faster, it lifted most of the ink off. If you try to dry that first layer with a heat tool, it will just move the ink around and not dry it. You can let it sit there for a looong while to dry before adding the next layer, or you can do what I did. What I ended up doing is prepping it with Gesso. I waited for it to dry naturally, with no heat tool, because I didn't know if it would matter or not. I got the "vibrant" results I wanted after spraying ONE layer. It didn't soak in RIGHT away, but in half the time. I'm still deciding wether or not I want to put a second layer on.
When I want to put Perfect Pearls onto the Grungeboard, I smear that shape and press hard into my Distress Ink Embossing Ink for like 3 minutes to be really sure that they'll stick. Then I'm really aggressive about making sure the Perfect Pearls stay on and don't rub off. I sealed it with hairspray. For some reason, nothing else will seal Perfect Pearls on any medium I've tried. No one else seems to have that problem, but I do. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Kids love making clouds with these. I am a scrapbooker and I wanted to purchase some things my boys (ages 4 and 6) would like to play with while I was scrapbooking. I purchased a number of Fiskars stamps, ink, and scissors for them. I had edging scissors in my supply kit that I didn't use much anymore so I gave them to my boys but they had a very difficult time managing the adult scissors so I decided to give these a try. These are perfect for their little hands. My boys love playing with these. Their favorite thing to make with these is clouds. It seem like every picture they draw they have to then go find these scissors so they can add clouds! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Amazing pencils for blending and shading. Amazing set for the price! I exclusively use Derwent pencils after trying almost every other brand out there and these truly are the best. Great for blending, shading, sketching, anything you can possibly think of doing with graphite, these truly are beyond the rest. This sketching tin is incredible, great way to replenish your current stock or to start fresh as a graphite artist. I love the charcoal blocks, the graphite blocks don't transfer well to certain papers and get smudged easily, but that is expected with some of the smoother papers. I would recommend these to anyone interested in photorealism drawing because these babies will blend like nobody's business. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Adult coloring is relaxing. I have found that adult coloring is so relaxing. After a day of raising 3 granddaughters and hearing Nani I need this or Nani I need that, or what about Nani she hit me. Anything to help me relax at the end of the day works for me. I have my first adult coloring book and now I have the perfect gel pens to go with it. I love using these gel pens from LIHAO. In this set you get 48 beautiful colors to bring your picture to life. It comes with 6x Neon, 6x Rainbow, 10x metallic, 9x milky, 12x Glitter, 5x Normal Gel Pens. They dry very fast, have a smooth flow and don't smear. These gel pens can be used for more than just coloring. Bring vibrant colors to any class project or job bulletin. My granddaughters love making cards using them. These pens can be keeped together in four convenient and neatly organized trays with individual spots to hold each pen. If your looking to bring some color to all you do, this is the perfect set for you.
I received this free regardless of that this review is based on the quality of the product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Despite its flaws this is one great little cutter. I have had another item like this product for the last ten years until one day it decided to go off track. I was happy with the prospect of this Fiskars as a replacement. I tried desperately to see if I could find another without the silly flower decorations. I couldn't quite realize why they would add this detail until I noticed the name of the item "Portable Scrapbooking Trimmer." Scrapbooking gear tends to have quaint like motifs embellishing them. I can be happy at least the flowers are not pink but I still feel the need to apologize for its girly surface decoration whenever I have it out around others. My friend was amazed when she saw me using it and asked "What is that? Where did you get it? Do they have ones without flowers on it?"
Despite its appearance it works even better than my old one. It slides through thicker paper and barely ever "munches" lighter paper. I especially like the addition of the measurement arm that swings out from underneath. The flat surface to lay your paper on it large enough to stabilize, measure and cut all sorts of sizes. I use this in my design work when cutting down images and text to go into sketchbooks. I love how portable and light this trimmer is. It is so easy to use I have used it on my entire bus commute to college.
There are a couple flaws and sadly they both have to do with the blade of the trimmer. There is a slot at one end that will allow the blade cartridge to be removed for replacement. The blade will sometimes fall out of the slot unexpectedly and then repeatedly, annoyingly. One such time the tiny blade sliced through my finger, resulting in a bloody mess.
If only they could fix this design flaw along with the silly flowers this little guillotine would be best imaginable. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Stickers. This little sticker pack is wonderful. My son is 2 years old and completely into stickers, any kinds and kinds. He just loves to take them and stick them to blank pieces of paper. While I love that he is taking an interest in "art" this means we run through stickers very very quickly so I am always looking for some cheap stickers for him to play with. These are great for many reasons, the colors are bright and vivid, the sticky part is very sticky, and the shapes and types are fun! My only complaint is going to be that the sticks and stick pages themselves are significantly smaller I had imagined. This does change the fact that I love the stickers, tbey are just much smaller.
I ordered the product at a discounted rate for an honest and accurate review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Best Brush for Painting Furniture. I have been painting furniture for over 7 years and I have used every brush out there including the English brand touted at the best of everything, paint, brushes, etc. I agreed with that statement regarding their brushes until I started to get cramps in my hand. That lead me on a search for a paint brush that gives good coverage and is comfortable to hold for long periods of time. The Escoda Restore brushes have fit my needs. There are 2 sizes which is great for the size and detail of the to product and most importantly they are very comfortable to use for 6+ hours a day. I will never use another brush! Oh and they are priced affordably. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
works great for me. I was very excited to receive this package in the mail. I have never used one of these pens before but had heard about them. It cam very quickly and well packaged to prevent damage during shipping. The packaging of the product itself is very professional looking, everything is in there with its own section, wrapped in plastic and twist tied. It was very easy to figure out how to use, which i found surprising. I actually thought it would be more complicated. Once the pen is heated, you just load your filament and you are ready to create! I've never used any other pens of this type so i have nothing to compare it to but this one seems to be of good quality and works as its supposed to. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This Was a Disappointment. I ordered this easel to replace my older, broken metal easel. I read several reviews that espoused the greatness of this easel, but was really disappointed when I finally got it out of the box.
There are no instructions to tell you how to use the easel, so you just kind of have to figure out where everything goes and how it sits (not too difficult).
However, what really disappointed me was that this was shipped to me and when I got it, the bracket that holds your piece of work was crooked. So I attempted to make it straight (because i can't paint if the foundation is crooked as the piece will just slide off). When I did this, the wood on the backbone of the easel split!
So now the top bracket is busted. The nails that hold this piece of junk together are not very good (very akin to stapling wood). The wood itself is not all that great either if it split that easily.
Honestly, I really think that even for the 30 dollars I spent on it, I should have gotten a better product. Unfortunately, because I live overseas, I can't return it so I am stuck with a product that is sub par and useless. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for casual art or coloring. For 40.00 these are pretty decent. If you're buying them to color with, not serious art, you can't go wrong. Lots of color choices (although a few are quite similar), moderately smooth and creamy lead, sharpen evenly with no splintering, but blending is less than adequate. Very waxy! Also, try not to drop them. I did, and I had to sharpen the pencil down quite a bit because the lead cracked. If the core was thicker and butterier, like Prisma or Derwent, I would be inclined to use these daily. But, my hand/wrist became fatigued...I was NOT compensated for my review.
UPDATE 3/24 A company representative emailed me a request to change my rating to 5 stars for a 9.99 refund. So, take most of these 5 star ratings at face value. If you want a really decent set of cheap colored pencils check our Solabela. Great for blending, very little waxy bloom, core is medium soft, nice selection of colors (36 set of triangular pencils, or 72 pack of double colored pencils), etc. No. I don't work for Solabela, but you get much more for your hard earned money. 12.00 for a 36 pack, or 15.00 for the double colors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for mixed media. I love working with this paper. I do drawings with coloring in watercolors, and colored pencils, and occasionally gel pens. I use micron pens after sketching out the designs lightly in pencil. I also do shading in pencil. I do Zentangle (also known as tangling, or doodling) style drawings. The paper does well with very fine drawings. If I draw with pencil pencil too hard, it might leave some tell tale marks when erasing, but generally erases well. I can go back and try to erase a little more, or cover the residual lines with shading or color. I allow the micron pen to dry for several hours before adding color to avoid smearing, but I have used color directly after drawing with the micron pens. If you use micron pens first, I suggest not "scrubbing" the color across the micron pen. For very wet media, I use a blender pen, or aqua painter and the colors stay where I put them. With water color, if it is very thin and wet, the color spreads a little. I cut the paper into various sizes for swaps, such as ATC size(2 1/2 x 3 1/2) and other sizes. If I am working with wet media, the paper holds up well if I spray it with some water first. It might curl slightly, but then dries pretty flat. For the most part, this paper is pretty forgiving. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
the colors are vibrant and beautiful. These markers are great! The color is vibrant and beautiful. Unfortunately, the chalkboard I used them on is porous (which I didn't know) so it doesn't completely erase away. It doesn't leave behind any color, but it does leave behind a glossy shadow of what was there. (But I'm using it for my expos so the message is going to be the same for the next few months or year, so it's no bother to me.)
I did test the markers on the free labels that came with and they worked great and wiped away easily. It worked best with a wet paper towel and then I dried it with a dry paper towel. I didn't think I would use the labels when I bought the markers but now I will plenty of things to use them for! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice product. I bought these to use with the same companies chalkboard decal wall sticker. They worked really well, AFTER I read the directions and got the ink flowing. My biggest issue with these was the packaging. The plastic packaging that they come in is worthless, and doesn't close with them in the container. The tips are initially dry, with you having to follow certain steps to "release" the ink down into the tip, so even though they rolled out into the shipping box and the lid came off of two of them during shipping, nothing was marked on and they still work fine. I suppose it's an issue because it could theoretically damage other items.
Also, probably user error, but out of the three colors that I've used so far, only the purple has a smooth continuous flow. That being said, I am using these to write on a surface that is about eye level with most standing adults to keep it out of reach of little ones so maybe the angle of the marker during use is interfering with proper ink flow. All in all, though, they work and look really nice! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
2&1/2 star: Better for mixing Gold req sev coats,Silver 2 dark,Bronze&Red okay,Copper Nice. Good combo Gold+Aged bronze=Gold Leaf. For starters THE GOLD needs several coats to fill & seek through, can still see the background. Note that the silver is very dark (like a dark gray with a minor shine to it on contrary to the gold, it only requires one coat, but the color is average). The bronze & Red gold standalone are just OKAY but nothing fancy. For the PLUSES: The COPPER is nice & SHINES alone and for MIXING its great too. The best achieved so far out of this combination is a nice GOLD LEAF Color when you mix the Gold and the Aged bronze (one that looks like a green) then the consistency becomes better. Overall: Not the most amazing selection but just okay. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Problems out of the box. I sent the following message to the seller:
I must say I'm really disappointed, I did not expect a lot for the price I paid but I at least expected that the regulator would fit on the compressor and not leak air. I used the plumbers tape as provided and the fitting is not good, you can not tighten the regulator to the compressor and have it in an upright position without air leaking. Just turning on the unit and not using any air the compressor will leak and cycle every minute. Is this how they all are, can or will you assemble one yourself and see if you can get it to work, then send it out to me as a replacement?
Regards, JWilliams | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not perfect, but I'm satisfied with it. I'm early in getting to know this machine, as I progress and get to know it better, I might decide that I like it better or worse than now and will update if that's the case.
For starters the basics of this machine are easy. You remove the tape, plug it in, insert the pen or cutting blade depending on your needs, turn it on and within seconds you can be drawing or cutting paper like a pro.
My first test as decent enough. I had to use printer paper and used one of their designs (a stretching Halloween cat) as the first cut. I made it fairly small - something I don't advise with thin paper because of all of the curves. Despite not being the right paper for such a project, it turned out perfectly (the paper is a bit curled but taping it down with a tape runner = it worked out anyway).
Second test was to use the pen device to print two of their built in patterns. I was less impressed with the pen aspect. Both tests had large sections missing the ink. You can adjust the pressure of the pen but even with playing with settings, I don't expect these pens to work very long. They feel like the really cheap markers you'd get as a child only really short. When they do work, they look lovely. I just think that if you'll be needing to print a lot, you'd be ahead to do that aspect on an actual printer. Or, alternatively, purchase the separate universal pen accessory that allows you to use standard pens.
As I care more about cutting than the drawing option, I find this a very useful tool. I cannot cut straight to save my life. The times I've tried cutting fabric were a total disaster. If you can relate then this is perfect for you. So long as what you need to cut is small than the mat, you'll be cutting quilting squares or iron on embellishments in no time flat. Erasable pens are available (not included) for doing seam allowances.
The Rhinestone kit is not something I can fully review as I honestly haven't figured out how I'll use it. I will say that is definitely the least intuitive aspect of the ScanNCut2. I was not planning on using their cloud account because I am not purchasing the additional wifi card. The Rhinestone kit informed me that yes, I needed an account anyway. So I signed up to activate that feature. If you are more crafty and less design orientated, you'll like the cloud features for sure. There are projects like cards, hats, gift boxes, even a fabric bunny. You can download the files but they arrived zipped and so, if you're not upgrading to wifi, you'll need to know how to unzip files onto a USB drive to transfer the projects (they call the files a recipe).
If you, or your pets, shed a lot I would just expect that the cutting mats will die a fast death. As soon as I uncovered the mat, I knew. Before putting the protective sheet over it after the first use, there would be hair stuck to it. I was right. I haven't figured out if you can clean these to prevent them wearing out too fast but I can say a couple of rogue hairs hasn't seemed to hurt its sticking power.
Overall this a nice tool for crafters. There will be somewhat of a learning curve for some of it while other aspects you can just jump right in and use. I would recommend it for most crafter though you should be warned that some uses may require additional purchases. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Amazing Easel for the Price. I have had this easel for almost a year and it has held up very well. It arrived on time, all pieces were included, and none of the parts had been damaged during shipping. I had no issues assembling the easel by myself... It took me about 45 minutes to assemble. Use the YouTube assembly video when putting it together and you won't have any issues. The tool cubby is amazing and I love it when painting. It has held canvases up to 4 ft (48 inches) tall without any issue... I wouldn't recommend any canvases larger than 4 ft tall on it. I have not had any issues with it tilting or it wanting to tip over. Even with a 4 ft canvas on this thing there is still space for my light. This is a great easel for the price.... I absolutely love mine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
But the quality is actually pretty good including the case and the art supplies. Didnt realized that it was a knock off brand when I purchased it. But the quality is actually pretty good including the case and the art supplies. For the price it isn't a bad buy. I think it is a good starter art kit for kids. If you are trying to buy for an adult artist then you may need to upgrade to a nicer kit. If you are a novice artist and want a cool kit for yourself then this is a good option. But if you are a semi-professional artist then you would be disappointed. However, if you are a semi-professional artist then I don't think you would be looking into these kind of art kits. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
GREAT STUFF AND GIVES BEAUTIFUL RESULTS. I only recently purchased this product (the Gold Rush color) after seeing it demonstrated in a video and will definitely be buying the Metallic Lustre in more colors because I can only imagine that layering/mixing 2 or 3 colors would be awesome. I have used it on paper and it's simply amazing and gives beautiful results. I teach arts/crafts classes and will be purchasing the Holiday Sampler to use for adding a really special touch to holiday cards. I know you can use it on a wide variety of projects and materials. I like it too because it's non-toxic and I can get it on my hands not worry. As with all products, you need to play with it a bit to learn how to use it best, (like another reviewer noted you need to let it dry before buffing) but this is a no-brainer and "must have" for arts/crafts projects. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This is a year-to-year fun project. We bought this last Christmas and we have now finished every project and then some! The extra graphic paper has found its use on old toys and even on our nails for fun! This was a super great toy. Only real problem was some of the curves to the projects made it difficult to wrap, and I really, really wish that the pegs that put the pieces together were a bit longer because pieces pop out of place all the time. We had to glue the wings to the butterfly because it really didn't want to stay together, however, do not let this stop you from purchasing it! This is one of our favorite toys and there will be refills under the tree this Christmas so we can have another fun year with it. It is a keeper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Small and pretty . These are a little smaller than I expected, but that's OK -- they're really pretty! The colors are close to what you see in the photo, but what doesn't show up as well is the delicate silver foil border around each one. The largest stickers are 3/4"-1" in diameter; others range from 1/4" for the smallest to 5/8" for the next-to-largest. These will work nicely for my hand-crafted greeting cards, clustered around a featured sentiment or matted on "inchies."
You do get a lot of stickers on the sheet -- 46 in all -- and the colors are yummy: soft pink, deeper coral, a peacock blue, and a nice violet.
I should be able to get at least 8 cards from this pack, so it's a good deal for me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very nice. Very nice stamps, perfect quality, exactly as pictured. You need to purchase a clear block to use with them if you do not have one already. You can find the blocks very inexpensive, and you only need one. Then, you stick whichever stamp you are using to the block, then peel it off and rinse after use. The benefits of this type of stamp are that you can see through to make sure the picture is going exactly where you want it, they are easier to clean than wooden stamps, and you can store a large number of stamps in a small space, since you only have the one or two clear acrylic blocks needed, no matter how many clear polymer stamps you collect.
I recommend these for people who enjoy collecting lots of rubber stamps and need stamps that take up less space! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Krylon Chalk Board Paint Rocks. This Chalk board paint is stellar! It is really thick. I bought to to paint over a white board on the inside of a hutch I was refurbishing. I used a 4" foam brush. I guess I laid it on a little bit too thick on the because it started to drip on the top as the second coat was drying. I literally thought I'd have to remove it and start over but I didn't end up having to do that. I just redipped the foam brush and went over it. It looked like it was going to be streaky and drippy. I walked away frustrated but when I went back about an hour later it had evened out. It was a perfectly flat smooth surface! Success! After you let it dry ( I let it cure for 2 days) make sure and prime the chalk board with the side of a piece of chalk. It worked really well. I wasn't sure how it would adhere to a smooth slick surface however it worked out just fine. I can't believe what appeared to be such a mottled paint job turned out so smooth so let it dry before you start messing with it like I did You can't even tell that the hutch didn't come this way. I'm looking for other things to turn into a chalk board because I am so pleased with this product and how it performed. I definitely recommend it! User error aside, it still worked out fabulously!
These foam brushes from Amazon are a really good value and work well with this paint .I am really enjoying this website. I spend a little bit too much time on here searching for the best values and best reviews so I hope this saves you a little bit of time. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/US-Art-Supply-4-inch-Foam-Sponge-Wood-Handle-Paint-Brush-Set-Value-Pack-of-10-Lightweight-durable-and-great-for-Acrylics-Stains-Varnishes-Crafts-Art/dp/B01M4OA0BB/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">US Art Supply 4 inch Foam Sponge Wood Handle Paint Brush Set (Value Pack of 10) - Lightweight, durable and great for Acrylics, Stains, Varnishes, Crafts, Art</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Amazing pencils. I love these pencils. They are very soft and have great pigment. There is a great range of colors in the set. So many sets are full of grays or blues and only one or two pinks and purples. This set has five pinks and five purples as well as nice set of reds and yellows greens and blues. The colors are also more vibrant than in other sets. These pencils layer and blend really well. Apart from a lightfast rating these pencils are just as good as the Caran D'ache Luminance and Prismacolor which are the other soft core pencils I own. The only issue I have is that all the pencils have a plain wood barrel so you have to look at the tips to tell the difference and with the darker pencils you can't tell at all. I had to make a color chart. There are numbers on the individual pencils but they are smaller and in silver so they may be harder to see. Neither of those things bother me in fact I'm considering getting a second set of pencils as a back up. For the price these pencils are definitely worth it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
FIND ANOTHER kind of fabric paint for a lamp shade....JUST RUINED a shade. Smooth coverage? UM NO. I just did a small lampshade, SHOOK can like it said, tested the spray can on a bit of cardboard, all seemed well, then started spraying, fine, then....MAJOR streaks, just too much, too fast even though I was SMOOTHLY going up and down the shade. THEN had to go over more of the lamp to try and even it out even though I didn't need that much on it. THEN....the can ran out. THIS was a SMALL shade.
This might be great for a stencil on a shirt (but the paint sprays all over, it's not very focused) IF you marked off ALL the shirt but where you wanted the paint, SPRAYS in a wide range. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not Durable Enough. I really wanted to give these a higher rating, but I just can't. The colors are okay, they're definitely fun to use, and I love the effects I can create with various shades of grey, but these are not durable at all. I've used them 4 times, meaning: I've made 4 drawing with these (not large - just 8x10) and the nibs were fraying and drying out by the second use. All my drawings were left with little bits of fabric from the nibs. And no, I'm not pressing hard, being agressive, or using rough paper. I use Smooth Bristol paper.
My other complaint, and this is by far the most significant one, is how unbelievably fast these dry out. I've had Copic markers for years and those are still working beautifully, but these are terrible, particularly the lightest shade of warm grey. On the fourth use, two of the markers dried out completely, leaving them useless. I was barely able to finish my last project.
My last complaint has to do with the actual colors included in this pack. If you're looking for cool grey colors, or a very, very light grey, do not purchase these. Most the colors are warm and look slightly brown. There are no cool grey markers in here. I personally don't mind, but if you want that cool grey manga look, buy Copic's cool grey set - not warm grey. They are definitely more expensive, but I'll be buying Copics from now on. These markers are cheap, but you also get what you pay for, and there's no sense in buying markers of lesser quality because you think they're cost efficient. Paying for new markers every couple weeks isn't cost effective. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
but I am very disappointed in how much you are actually getting. I was so excited to find this product. I didn't see a description of how many papers came in this kit, and I assumed (oops...big mistake) that this was a typical book of scrapbook paper, such as the ones I have purchased before. The ones I have purchased in the past have come with at least 150 scrapbook papers, stickers, and little quote cut outs...I just received this product, and it is really cute. BUT, it comes with 12 sheets of scrapbook paper. Each one is double sided, so you really get 24 prints, but you will only really get to use 12 of them. Unless, of course you are working on a small project, then you might be able to use both sides of the paper. It also comes with 2 pages of stickers. All in all, this is a REALLY CUTE set, but I am very disappointed in how much you are actually getting, for such a high price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Bigger better quality Stick'Nsnap stickers. I am going to have to begin by saying that these Stick'Nsnap growth stickers are adorable! These particular ones are a little different than previous types like these that I have seen. First off, these can be gender neutral! The colors are so cute and very well combined with the decor on each to be for with boys or girls! Most others are not. The next positive aspect of these are the fact that they are a little larger than others. This is great as they can be used for so much more ideas, like these are even cute with baby hiding them, the others are so tiny that baby will destroy them. You can also get such a clear shot with these, they are so easy to see and read! Other pro.....these are made of a sturdy thicker sticker paper, not just made if normal sticker sheets.
I highly recommend these Stick'Nsnap milestone stickers! They are not only adorable but sturdy, and you would definately be able to reuse these as their quality is supurb!
I received these Stick'Nsnap growth/milestone baby stickers at a discounted rate for reviewing and testing purposes, however, all statements, experiences, and pictures are of my own and of my own personal unbiased opinion!
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Nice bright blue glow. Worked great with resin. I'm using this powder to make magical glow-in-the-dark glass bottles for necklaces. It comes as a very fine powder which I mixed it with the uv curing resin, Magic-Glos. It cured well and glowed brightly. (I did cure it a little bit longer than usual because the powder adds a little opacity to the resin.)
I was very happy with it. It starts off very bright - you can even see the glow in a room with low lighting. Over time, the glow diminishes, but it's still pretty bright after a couple of hours. In fact, I exposed it to bright light at around 9 pm and by morning there was still a (very dim) glow. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Amazing Customer Service. I ordered this marker to use in my pantry. I am very pleased with the durability of the chalk. I am able to erase any writing with a damp cloth, but none of my labels have been accidentally erased with all the shuffling that happens when moving containers around.
As you can see, there is a warning that this marker should not be used on porous surfaces. It is a clear and upfront warning. I was surprised to receive an email from the company almost immediately after ordering, making sure I realized the marker should not be used on porous surfaces and offering me a chance to cancel my order if I did not realize this. I am hard-pressed to name one other company that would proactively try to help customers (I'm sure it saves them many headaches, as well) and not just react with a "you should have read the description" when receiving complaints later.
I would love to see a smaller tip available.
I would happily recommend this product and company to anyone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
If only they didn't fade. I was completely blown away by these pens when I first found them...the colours are vibrant and they blend beautifully - and they're just so pleasurable to use! BUT they fade really badly in sunlight. When I noticed that the lilac in one of my pictures was fading and turning pink I made a test sheet of all the colours I owned and left it in the sun, covering half of each colour with card so I would be able to see the difference. I was shocked by how much some of the colours faded in just a couple of weeks. By the time two or three months had passed all the colours except black had faded very obviously. I now feel I have no choice but to keep my prismacolor marker artwork in the dark, even though it's some of my best work! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
LOVE how they apply, but as my pics will show--something is not right. I only gave it 2 stars because of a problem I am having with a couple of them. I have submitted a pic of the problem I am having. Its a problem you see in cheap pencils, so I am concerned because of the price they are charging for these I should not be having a problem like this. Every time I sharpen a couple of them I cannot--- CANNOT get to the core it just keeps getting a sharp ALL WOOD, The core keeps breaking. The shipping package was not damaged. I also want to make it very clear that I have tons of colored pencils in just about every brand and I also know how to sharpen both soft and hardcore pencils. I say this because sometimes soft cores are tricky to sharpen and I have a variety of sharpeners both hand and electric. I find the hand sharpeners work better, electrics are too strong I would think.
Now, as how the pencils are, I really like how the color lays down, very smooth, VERY soft cores, buttery, creamy. They blend well, I have used them with Prismacolors, Fabers, Dewerts and they "play" well with most of those brands. I am just VERY disappointed this set. I DREAD the thought of returning it as I do not have a shipping box, I did not think I would need to return these so I did not keep it. I do not have this problem with every single one just 2 in this one tin. I have the Naturals set and I do not have any problems with them. I cannot express how soft these are you need to be gentle with them. I really enjoy them and please notice how small one if them are already that is the first time I sharpened it.
I am not sure if me going out and buying a shipping box waiting for a label and then send them all back so I will be out much more than what I paid for them. I got these with Amazon Subscribe and Save and got 5% off. I am really hoping they can do something and maybe this review is the best way... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I recommend BoBunny. While I do like this kit, The drawback is that they only give you one each of the 9 two sided patterned papers So if you like both sides, your forced to use it at the same time on opposite pages..Which if you like certain patterns at certain times of you "story making" it a bit annoying. And also like most kits, 1 patterned sheet of the 9 patterned sheets can be cut as boarder trim and sheet that can be cut as tags. So, if you want to use either of those, hope you don't like the pattern on the other side. Of course, if it's to make you buy more, it worked this time because ended up buying another set so I could use it. Which turns out a waste with double amount of stickers I won't use.
While the papers are cute for what I need at this time, I won't buy this company's kits again, and I continue with BoBunny sets that I like better anyway and I appreciate that BoBunny send you 2 of each double sided page. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent value for true brush pen. This is an excellent brush pen set. I compared them to other brush pens I have which include the Akashiya SAI brush pen and Tombow dual point markers. I tested them on a variety of papers including watercolor paper, gesso prepared paper, card stock, and copy paper.
The top strip is watercolor paper, and I found the color to be vibrant and fluid when water was added. I found the brush tip to be very responsive when adding pressure--more so than Tombow and SAI. Additionally, I found the color to move adequately. The Tombow marker moved a little more and stayed true to color. The SAI brush pen had a strange color shift when water was added that I didn't love.
The second strip from the top was gesso-prepared paper. Again, the Mozart pens flowed nicely and moved well. I did find the tip to skip a bit when I did the pressure test.
The third strip from the top is plain card stock. Not surprisingly, the color soaked into the paper a bit more, and was more difficult to move. It performed similarly to the other brands.
Finally, the bottom strip was plain copy paper. I did find that it bled to the back slightly.
All of the color except for pink moved well with water. For some reason, the pink color didn't move much.
At the time of this review, the Akishiya SAI pens can be purchased for $28.77 for a set of 20 or $1.44 per pen. The Mozart Brush Pen set retails for $17.99 for 12 or $1.50 per pen, and the Tombow dual brush set retails for $19.60 for 10 or $1.96 per pen.
If you are wanting a true brush pen experience with a bristle brush tip, you are best served by the Mozart pen or the SAI pen as the Tombow doesn't actually have bristles. Of the two brands, I prefer Mozart due to the lack of color shift when water is added.
I did receive a discount in exchange for my honest review, but I would purchase these again at full price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Smooth paper, coarse product. The paper is really, really great for all kinds of media. I use brush pens for line illustration work pretty frequently and there is not much friction at all. It's a great feeling.
My only complaint is that the build quality is a bit coarse overall. I compared it to a notebook by a popular Japanese stationery manufacturer and it really comes up short in the look & feel and fit & finish departments. For example, the front and back covers are extremely thick, but they don't extend far enough to protect the edges of the paper. That was really weird to me. The edges of my pages are getting a bit beat up after a few months in a laptop bag, so why does the cover have to be so thick and pointy? And how much did I pay for this notebook, only to have the paper slowly marred? I also think it could use something like flyleaf pages with the brand name or a nice pattern on it. Right now my front page artwork is slowly being transferred to the inside of the cover as the two rub together, so it looks pretty ugly when you open it up.
So if all you care about is paper and a place for your artwork, this is really great. If you want to feel a bit more like you have a high-quality notebook in hand, keep looking. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
they are for embellishment on art projects and the like. How so many people missed that info or . The fact that there was words etched on the nibs should be a straight up indication that these are not for writing ad they are for embellishment on art projects and the like. How so many people missed that info or the fact that it states it they are not made for writing astounds me.
These are the same type of people who would return stuff at my old job because there was paint splattered on the shorts they purchased, with the page title of Paint splattered shorts! I wish I was kidding about that.
The product page clearly states these are not for writing so whose to blame for not reading the description properly? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great product. I'm thoroughly enjoying this painting. Keep in mind that the canvas comes folded and will start out with some creases, but a quick run on the back with a hot, no-steam iron got most of them out. I mounted it to a wood backing with some staples to give it some structure. This is the only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars - it's not ready to use right out of the box and requires a bit of tinkering to be ready to paint. The instructions are not the clearest as they were obviously written in another language then translated (the result is comical), but if you really need instructions on how to paint by number, you may want to start somewhere else. For the price, though, I will definitely order more and recommend to others! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very Powerful, Hard to Get Started. I found this machine both incredibly frustration and also incredibly amazing.
Never having used one before I found it a bit daunting. The instruction manual is very poor, it gives some guidance but no specifics. The software installs easily, but is highly complicated and not easy to get going. No easy walkthrough or anything. My biggest thing was trying to figure out how to emboss and cut with it, the blade/embosser would just go way above the material. It wasn't until I figured out that you need to layer some of the other platforms below the one you are using to get it high enough, maybe I missed this, but I had no direction on how this was supposed to work. (The software will give some direction on cutting depth after you select the material).
Couple of things to note, it comes with a fine embosser, wide embosser and a adjustable depth cutting tool. It comes with the 8.5" x 6" version of those mats as well. There are a ton of additional tools, different cutters, stipling tips, pens, tools for etching, metal, etc. You can also get larger 8x11 (I think) versions of the cutting/embossing mats for larger items.
Embossing is interesting because you have to buy their specific paper as far as I understand, since the tool itself just doesn't have enough strength to emboss normal paper or things like card stock. Which is a bit sad since this is one of the tools that is included. Trying out the cutting tool once you get a pattern setup is pretty amazing, super fast and incredibly precise.
I'd recommend watching some videos on youtube on how to use it, there are tutorials where people make entire cards that combine embossing, cutting, drawing, etc and show you how to do it fairly quickly with some pretty cool results. I haven't done any mixed mode things like that yet, but great to know I can. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
LOVE this set. I recommend this as a beginners set.
The price is fantastic for professional-grade colors! Yes, you're getting small tubes, but this is watercolor and not acrylic, so unless you plan on making GIANT art pieces, these should last you a while? Using more expensive paint also gives you incentive to try to "build" up your color in layers, so you don't waste the product all at once.
You've got 3 warm and 3 cool primary colors. It's a great set to get you started. You can mix the colors to get so many custom colors. :) Each small tube is about $8 individually, but I got this set for $30. I squeeze a little out in a cheap, closed pallet, and they never seem to completely dry. They re-wet very easily. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I can't recommend this product due to leaking issues. I can't recommend this product due to leaking issues. I ordered this to replace my current regulator that had a broken air adjustment valve. Unfortunately this regulator had serious leaking issues. I used PTFE Teflon tape on the major connections but it seemed to be leaking from the main unit not the connectors which I could not fix with tape. I did like the quality of the metal and the regulator valve but since it leaks so badly it is not usable. Perhaps it was just a bad unit. I sent it back for a refund and purchased a regulator from a different company. I did see another comment complaining about air leaking from the screws of the unit so it could be an overall issue with this model. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
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