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Rich Metallic Colors. I used these pencils to color a mandala as soon as they arrived, and I love them. There are twelve muted, sophisticated colors in the package, and all have a slightly metallic look to them. The colors aren't written on the pencils, and the writing on the box is in Chinese so there is no information. I much prefer these to the neon and primary colors in most pencil sets. The page I colored looks even, and the tones are saturated. Included are the following rich hues: gold, silver, copper, gray, olive green, purple, violet, maroon, blue, violet, turquoise and aqua. I was happy to receive these in return for an honest and unbiased review and even happier when I saw how much I like them. A couple of the tips were broken when I opened them, but that's easy to fix. This is going to be my favorite set of pencils. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Cuts well and so easy and convenient to use. My initial impression was mostly negative - thought it looked cheaply made, and was a bit confusing in how to line something up to cut out based on lines, etc., not just by specific size. However, after working with this for a couple of weeks I have changed my mind - this is the best paper cutter I've found without spending many times more. It is a bit confusing in lining some times of jobs up, but once you get the hang of it, it is much better than the Carl rotary cutter I was using before. And it is truly portable, which for home use is nice.
It does have limitations in how thick something can be - at best I can cut only 2 or 3 sheets of card stock, but if your needs are just basic trimming, I think you'll find this an excellent choice. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
expensive) leads like nobody's business. News Flash!!! Venerable company Faber Castell is taking the PLUNGE with this the 'new and improved' 'TK-9400'. The newer/sleeker/thinner 'TK' 9400 22mm clutch pencil is certainly the thinnest 22mm clutch-type pencil I've ever seen. Along with giving you sweaty hand cramps, for some (anecdotal?) reason It crunches brand new, (expensive) leads like nobody's business! The leads go in and then come out as Kibbles And Bits on your drawing board. That's right, a dog's DINNER....Yummers! Oh and I guess FC weren't willing to splurge on pocket clips for these sleek newer and yes crappy 'TK' 9400's either. On the plus side this pencil won't stay in your pocket for long so you won't be stuck using it! In the meantime get a real Faber Castell clutch pencil (I did). The earlier full-sized '9400' a more substantial slightly earlier (lighter green) ''AW Faber 9400'' proper with the gold knurled metal end and thicker body. They're a couple of bucks more but worth it over these bank giveaway-level so-called ''drafting tools''.... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Never Before But Definitely Again. I have never bought Graphic 45 products before but, when I saw this line of papers, I simply couldn't resist. The colors of the Time to Flourish collection are bright without being garish. This pad includes simple patterns that can easily be incorporated in a variety of project (12 designs, 3 sheets each). The reverse of each sheet is solid. This is idea for projects that show both sides of the paper or for when you want the color without a pattern.
The paper itself is heavy enough to be slightly distressed, written upon, used in paper crafting, and, of course, in scrapbooking. Excellent quality across the board. Graphic 45 has an online blog and pinterest board where you will find projects using these, and other papers, from this line as well as many of their others. Thrilled I took a chance on an unfamiliar brand. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Really great set for a fantastic price. I purchased this set for my daughter who is an amazing artist, and she absolutely loves it! She had never used these types of tools before, but she did a little research online and has been watching tutorial videos online, and seems to be picking it up fairly quickly. It's a really fantastic set that includes the following : 1 black inkwell, 1 white inkwell, 8 liquid watercolors, 1 paper cutting knife, 3 paper cutting blades, 7 different pen nibs, 1 pen nib holder, 1 eraser, and 1 pencil, and it comes in a pretty sturdy heavy duty cardboard case. While it seems like it may be meant for the more "experienced" artist, with a little patience and research it has been a great set for a beginner as well. I received this set at a discount for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Pro Art Easel. Although this is a top rated easel, this is the second one that we purchased in a week, as one it was set up , and left alone ,,, we heard a noise, we went to investigate and one of the pieces, ( that came attached from the factory had "popped off, ( this was the clip that held the box together...
We called Amazon and they refunded us our money and sent us a new one.
My husband set it up and that night when we were in our bed room, we heard the same "popping and crashing sound, it happened again.
This time my husband just fixed it and did not want to go thru the hassle of boxing it and shipping it back, he will use a strap to close the box , when he will be traveling with it out of the house. It would be awful if ti opened with all of his supplies in it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Missing Crayons. I've bought Stockmar crayons before and they are hands down my favorite. The bright colors and quality of shading avalible make me want to color again. So I give Stockmar high feedback for the quality and longevity of their crayons.
This review is for this specfic set of 16, and hopefully my set was just a fluke. But at almost two dollars a crayon, I'm upset that the classy tin of crayons arrived missing two colors. Instead, there are two duplicate colors (red and brown) and it's missing two key crayon numbers: #8 a blue-green I think and #11 a purple.
I'm grateful to Amazon for their return policy, and will be returning these for the smaller, less expensive, set of 8 [...] as well as the supplementary set [...] of 8 which will work out better anyway, as we'll have gray and light pink, colors which for some reason weren't included with this set of 16. We use grey and light pink for animals and skin tones.
I say "we" because although I splurged on these crayons for my kids, I find myself coloring and drawing with them when I get a chance! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Absolutely love the folding case! Perfectly displayed and easily accessible. I'm not professional, of course a hobbyist, but now with this set of amazing brushes I feel like I look more serious about painting- carrying this amazing case of brushes! This Oxford canvas case is just wonderful! It does have a nice zipper closure and a handle as well. I absolutely LOVE it. The Velcro is super sturdy so when you fold it, it not only displays the brushes - it stays perfectly in position. The brushes are easily accessible, and can be easily seen as they stand up.
There are 12 nylon brushes and the quality is wonderful. There are a variety of brushes -which is great because depending on the style of strokes you are looking for- there are many to choose from. I paint mostly with acrylic and belong to a watercolor group. These brushes are made of nylon, and it is true with the quality. They are not used up with broken and frayed bristles. They are flexible and paint easily! Easy cleaning as well.
Several people in our group asked me where I got them! My eldest daughter who loves to paint wants to order these as well! I received this product for a discounted price in return for my honest unbiased opinion. All opinions are truly my own and have not been influenced in any way. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Amazing stuff. I just cleaned out the remaining stock at Michaels where I got this purple color on clearance for $4.99 each. People don't have a clue what they are missing!... JoAnn sells it for $7.99, use a coupon.
I love, love, love this paste! Wish there were more colors, I would buy them all. I use a soft old dust rag to apply the paste on card stock, let it dry for a minute, then buff it with the same by now pretty grungy looking cloth. Then I die cut or do whatever with the paper. Amazing sheen, so rich looking! I will soon put a tutorial and samples on my blog, "sigis wild tails and creations.blogspot.com." Not a lot of time right now, wildlife baby season has me bogged down.
All the colors are true to what they look like in the little container. You simply can't go wrong with this product, but be sure you use it on a craft mat or throwaway paper and have baby wipes handy to clean up right afterwards. This is NOT an item for children, it is fairly permanent when dry. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Erases very cleanly and precisely. This eraser is amazing! It is not only useful for artists, but also for anyone that writes with pencil. I love that it erases cleanly without smudging, while also being very precise. I can erase a small line with such great precision that I never was able to before. The eraser also erases fully. I used to use the eraser bars and needed erasers but neither of them made a mark fully go away, which left small barely noticeable lines in the backdrop of my drawings, this erases it all! The design is also very nice, and while it obviously will make a buzzing noise when used, its is not loud or annoying, especially since it takes 3-4 seconds to erase. Overall I would recommend it to anyone who draws or even uses a pencil to write in general. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I really love all the colors in this set and the pigment . I really love all the colors in this set and the pigment load is perfect especially if you like to start out a littler darker and work lighter from there. This Decadent set contains some colors that are great for doing face shading. All the colors are very unique in fact! Very Prima-like! Great price too. I'm only giving it 4 stars because of the tin/the way the paints were packaged. It took me a while to unwrap the little pans of paint and there weren't color names, only numbers. Like another reviewer, I labeled mine with numbers. However, the tin design seems to be made to be flexible for all sizes and these pans are small, so they don't fit well (you have to adjust to get them out and back in). A couple of the paints popped out of the pans before I got to use them. Bye-bye numbering system. Doesn't really matter I guess, the colors are the colors. I comment on this not to whine but because I think you should know what to expect if you purchase and I think there could be improvement on the way the paints come packaged because the "setup" is kind of tedious as the pans are small and the tin doesn't hold the pans in well without some additional stabilization like double sided tape. Once I got through all that I have enjoyed these paints immensely! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful brushes with strong, soft bristles for accurate strokes. <div id="video-block-R14XVJLJT3UTWU" 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/D1VDRj2e5JS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61crCJ2vC9S.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> This is an awesome set of brushes for any average painter whether you're just starting out or have been painting as a hobby. It is a set of 15. I may have said 12 in the video, please ignore that if I did - I was referring to the numbers on the brushes themselves. The brushes have a nice, long handle which allows you more control. The bristles are soft but firm and that's really important when you're relying on them to make a specific stroke. I've had no shedding so far and have made several amateur paintings with them on canvas. They come in a variety of sizes so they're good for covering large areas or even intricate details. They're very accurate. This set also makes a wonderful gift and is beautifully packaged with a case and a box. I highly recommend this if you're looking for some brushes that are much much better than what you can get at Walmart!
I got this product for free in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. This opinion is 100% my own after thorough testing and use of the brushes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Loads of colors from one of my favorite brands- super high quality and so much fun. My daughter really loves to color. We've been stocking our home off of amazon for the last year, as she began to enjoy coloring more and more. These days, it's rare that kids prefer spending time with so called "old fashioned" toys and activities, with all the apps, and tablets designed specifically for kids. Lucky us, she actually prefers coloring over watching netflix, so we continue to encourage it.
The first thing to take into consideration when it comes to crayons is the brand. I can comfortably say, if it's not Crayola, don't even bother. Spend whatever amount extra to pick up the crayola brand, because all the other off-brand versions of crayons just snap and break on first/second time use.
The other thing I consider is value. With prime this set often sells for about $8.99 which includes 96 crayons in color and combinations that just didn't exist when I was a kid. The box is filled with colors of all types, and just opening the box lit my daughters face up. Worth it!
This pack comes with an assortment of crayons, some have Gel written on it, which I assume is another kind of crayon but haven't really seen the difference on paper. But they also include "metallic" which is kinda cool as they have a sort of glitter mix in the formula, and lends to a pretty fun experience. To my daughter, they are all crayons, but to the father who has to clean up little pieces of crayons all over the house, I prefer them to stay intact for as long as possible.
As a fun game, *because what else do parents of a toddler do for fun* we like to sit around and read the names of the colors and laugh at the creators who literally can't possibly have a toddler at home if they have the time to come up with names for 20 different shades of pink!
A cool little crayon sharpener exists in the back of this box, but we dumped the box same day as my daughter opened it, so kinda pointless for us.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to ask and I'll answer as soon as I see it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Controls beautifully. Not waterproof. This brush writes beautifully. The ink is dark and the brush is quite controllable. I have tried brush writing with other brush pens that are more for art and less for writing, and you can definitely tell the difference. This has a perfect amount of spring and control for writing, and even though I am a beginner I find it easy to make beautiful marks with this pen. It is similar to a watercolor brush pen, but the brush is more fluid. The design of the cartridge is ingenious, and not messy like many cartridge fountain and calligraphy pens.
The only down side I have encountered so far is that the ink, when dry, is not waterproof. I wish I had realized that before I used it, because when I tried to use watercolor on a page I had written on, it smeared. I am not sure if it's possible to use waterproof ink without ruining the brush or not, but it would be really nice if it used waterproof ink like a dip pen. Still, I would buy it again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A great canvas for a low price. This are extremely convenient canvas panels. They fit easily into frames (and take up less storage space) and hold both ink and acrylic paints well. The panel itself is fairly sturdy, and is easily shipped (I wrap in plastic and bubblewrap). Note: I ordered these specifically because they were panels and not wrapped canvases because I wanted my paintings to fit in frames for convenience. Do not buy these expecting thick canvases; they're maybe a few mm thick.
I've gotten this brand as 5x7 and have just recently ordered 9x12s and recommend to people who don't want to deal with preparing their own canvas. Attached is one of the acrylic paintings I've been able to do with this order. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Lovely pen to play with. This pen is a lot of fun to use. The long flexible point (nib?) responds to the pressure you use and gives you a lot of versatility with angle and movement. I love doodling with it! Unfortunately, I purchased this for my son who is taking a couple of drawing classes in college, so I have not been able to play with it as much as I would have liked. I have quite a bit of experience with rubber stamping techniques, several types of pads, chalks, markers, chisel points, and dabbers, so when I say this would be fun to experiment more with, I know what I'm talking about! I love the way you can effortlessly change the width of the flowing lines you can create with this! I only wish it came in colors... imagine the vines and leaves you could create in green, or the swirls, waves, or ripples of water in blue. I can only imagine the depth this could give to someone doing still-life or figure drawing, or the fun effects that could be achieved in comic or manga styles! All I can say is this- If my son is not in love with this pen when he comes back at the end of the semester... it will undoubtedly disappear from his collection of art supplies, and mysteriously appear in mine! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
About time. I love smash book. I have two of them and they're really neat and fun. I have the Blue Retro style and the Brown Nostalgia style. I ordered them both on the same day from the same company within seconds of each other. The blue book arrived March 28 and the estimated delivery date for the brown one was April 1 then the next day it was pushed back to April 2 then the next day it was pushed back to April 6. It got here on April 3 which wasn''t too bad. Smash Book is a really popular item so shipping can get backed up, which is what I assumed happened.
The shippin gis forgiveable but the cover was messed up. It's made out of the same material as a hard cover book and some of the edges were dented and flat like if you drop a paper back book. Other than that, great quality. Super cute and fun. I don't feel the need to be super artsy with it most of the time because the pages are so cute. I would love more! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Flimsy, please don't buy it if you can afford to get something else. Cliff notes version: The handle on this is extremely flimsy, and will probably break off very quickly. Dont buy this.
Long version: I purchased this item on 25 April 2018. I am not one to usually take negative reviews seriously, but I really should have taken the one and two star reviews on this item to heart.
That being said though, a lot of people have been knocking stars off of this item, stating that the press is smaller than expected. It is 100% the buyers fault if it is smaller than expected, as they tell you in the description how big this item is.
This press is pretty simple to use, but it is hard to get it to clamp down and lock so that your items can be pressed properly. The pressure adjuster is pretty useless, as I have let it completely out (to make it as easy as possible to clamp down to press) and it is still nearly impossible to clamp down all the way.
When I purchased this, it has always had a thin, slight white line on the handle. Yesterday, I took a closer look at it, and realised that it was not just a white mark on the handle, what I have on it is a stress fracture (I purchased this during a Amazon Warehouse deal).
I am honestly very happy that I noticed the fracture before my return period had passed, as I don't know what I would have done if it had broken off while I was using the press.
I am really disappointed, as all of the the presses in this size all seem to be the same piece of machinery, but with a different brand name slapped on it. I am honestly torn if I want to purchase another one, and just hope that this is a fluke, or if I want to just try to purchase a press elsewhere (not on Amazon).
Overall, I could not recommend this press to anyone who does vinyl or sublimation printing. If you're doing a short run of t-shirts (50 or less) and want a cheap press, this might be for you, but once again...not really worth it.
If you have any recommendations for a better heat press, please LMK | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This is a great set for a beginning artist like myself. I've been wanting to try acrylic painting for a while now and was looking for a nice set of brushes with a variety of tips so I could practice. This set is the perfect beginner set. There are 12 different brushes and each has a different tip so you can get a variety of looks and textures in your painting. The bristles are fairly soft and they are attached firmly and don't seem like they would fall out easily. The handles are comfortable and I like the length since they are not so long that I feel like I don't have the control that I'd like. I especially like the carrying case. I had another set of brushes that I kept loose in a drawer and the bristles on them ended up smashed and distorted. Even after wetting them, they wouldn't go back to their original shape. With this carrying case, my brushes are protected from damage so they will last much longer. I am excited to have these brushes and am looking forward to learning some new techniques with them. #usartsupply
I received these US Art Supply 12-Piece Short Handle Paint Brushes for free or at a discount in exchange for my honest opinion. I do not guarantee a good review. I rely on product reviews myself when shopping and will always give my honest opinion-good or bad. All opinions are based on my experience with the product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Sadly, your paying a huge amount of money for these. Sadly, these are a huge amount of money for washable and air away type pens. The only good thing about these pens is that they do as they should, they mark on the fabric easily. However, if compared to the manual drawing pen out there, the price just doesn't match up. These packages should offer us as much as we get with the normal pens we would use by hand.
The cool thing about these pens as well, they fit and work in my silhouette cameo pen holder, as do the normal pens, so don't waste your money on these, do it by hand, you will save money. I am far more likely to use the ones I bought in my cameo, then switch to the normal hand pen in the cameo down the road so I don't waste the ridiculous amount of money these are priced at. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful. Great stickers, was going to buy them at Michaels but they didn't have them in purple. I've had them on my laptop since February (2014) and they've held up beautifully. They've never peeled, and they didn't collect any unwanted dust or particles like a lot of sparkly foam stickers do. The stickers lay extremely flat against the surface and stay where they're supposed to. The only thing that's a little off is the color advertised in the picture (but the colors are always different when you see them in person), it's a really dark pinky purple rather than a true purple. They're great stickers though, they're the only ones I haven't had to replace on my laptop. I can't say if they leave any sticky residue upon removing because I haven't had the need to remove them ever. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Effect for art flow bullet journaling and India ink paintings. Faber Castell is one of my favorite art brands, and these pens don't disappoint. I have used them for detail on India ink paintings, and on their own for art journaling, and I love love love them. I have only used the smaller sets, so I cant wait to get this 8 pack!! Has sizes I haven't used yet, and Im very eager to get my hands on them!
Ive just started bullet journaling for art projects, a wish list of ideas on the back side of the journal, and keeping track of progress, media used, color names, paper used, etc, on the front side. Ive only just started the journal, but I look forward to the sketching I can do with these markers to plot out thumbnails and inspirational doodles. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice variety, nice quality. I was delighted to see the fine quality and the variety of this great little paint brush set. I needed some paint brushes to use on crafts with my grandson and these were in the right price range for me at the time. I will use them for that project now, but I will be keeping them for my painting projects, they are not the usual "throw aways" and I expect to get good use out of them. They clean up nicely when used with acrylics. Amazon's price on them at this time is great and well worth $14.97 and I would purchase them again at that price. I was fortunate to get them at a better discount than that in order to give them a try and write an unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I recommend these pencils to anyone who is into hard core coloring. I originally left a fairly poor review on these color pencils because I had a major problem with the leads falling out and not being able to get them sharpened which made them pretty much useless. It upset me because the ones I could use were beautiful and brilliant. After I left that review, the company called me and apologized for the quality of my order and actually gave a legitimate reason for the issue. They were very quick in resolving the situation and this time around, I have had no problems at all! The variety of colors is almost overwhelming and I will definitely be getting more products from Artist's Choice in the future! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Blades are very poor quality. I have bought two different 12 " Fiskars paper trimmers. I love the extendable arm and it's easy to cut the paper precisely. However the blades on these things are horrible. It have to replace the blade after one or two days of scrapbooking. After the first few days the paper leaves annoying paper fibers or tears the paper all together. I have bought both types of blades...the "regular" and the titanium. The titanium are supposed to be better and last longer and they do, but not near enough to justify the higher price. In my opinion neither blade is worth buying when you have to buy soooo many of them. I would caution against buying this trimmer, unless you have the resources to buy these blades by the cartful! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
They really don't break. My son is 15 months old and loves to doodle whenever he finds a pen or pencil. So I got him this. I was looking for something that I knew wouldn't break and become a potential choking hazard for my son. He isn't very gentle with these crayons and they are holding up REALLY well! They also wipe off (with a baby wipe) of any surface he may have doodled on (matte phone screen, glass top table, high chair plate), he hasn't gone near the walls yet (hopefully he won't!!!), so I can't comment on that. I really hoped to find the washable crayons in this size but I couldn't. Anyway, these seem to work perfectly. Also for a good price! Go for it, don't hesitate. Especially if you have a little one, get their creative juices and cognitive skills going early! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I couldn't get this stencil to lie flat. I make and sell greeting cards to benefit our local library, and I got this stencil to use while embossing cardstock with <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Metallic-Copper-Embossing-Paste/dp/B00HSC1HXM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Metallic Copper Embossing Paste</a>. This stencil is made from 7 mil Mylar and is quite tough. I was able to clean the paste from it, even after the paste had dried. My big problem with the stencil is that I couldn't get it to lie completely flat, even though I completely taped down the outer edge.
Since I couldn't get the stencil to lie flat, some of the paste sneaked under the stencil (I was applying the paste with a Heritage Handicrafts mini-squeegee) and messed up the design.
According to the advertising that comes with this stencil, you can use it in conjunction with chalk and ink or paint spritzers, but even with these products you'll need to get the stencil to lie flat. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect for fixing POLYCARBONATE eyeglasses that have been ruined by AR coating. Note: See pictures for before and after results. Obviously, it's quite difficult to capture the scratches in all their glory through a picture, but I tried my best by placing the lenses in front of a lamp light.
It is completely beyond me why optometrists continue to peddle this Anti-Reflective coating for glasses. No matter how careful you are with your glasses, overtime the AR begins to scratch the lenses to the point where they are almost useless. For my last pair, I did not use the cleaning solution that is supposedly made for glasses with AR. The AR became so scratched, I ended up having to buy another pair. But I had no problems with that, cause I just figured it was my own stupid mistake. Bought another pair for over $500 and the SAME EXACT THING occurred within a year...this time, I was extremely diligent and cleaned my glasses with the recommended cleaner and a micro fiber cloth.
My glasses ended up with hundreds (if not thousands) of tiny scratches, to the point where it was like looking through a foggy haze all day long. I used this armor etch (based on other reviews) cause there was no way I was gonna drop another $500 for a new pair.
The solution comes out of the bottle looking like the consistency of Elmer's white glue. I just use a cotton swab and smeared it on my lenses and let it sit for about 15 minutes...then rinsed with hot water. I used only one application for each lens (so I did this 4 times - one application for each lens on both sides). In all honesty, you probably only need to do this on the INSIDE of the lens, cause the AR coating is only applied on ONE SIDE according to my optometrist.
Definitely do NOT use this if your lenses are made of glass. This shouldn't be a problem because I'm pretty sure that almost all eye glasses these days are made of polycarbonate. Also, make sure you wear some heavy duty cleaning gloves when applying, as this stuff will essentially burn a hole right through your hand.
Also, the 2.8 oz is more than enough for one pair. I have enough left over to last me for an entire lifetime (however, I won't ever be paying for AR coating again, so I guess it really doesn't matter).
Picture 1: no etching added to either lens
Picture 2: after etching application to right lens ONLY
Picture 3: right lens BEFORE application
Picture 4: right lens AFTER application | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works better for an older child. My 8-year old daughter picked this out to buy with her birthday money. She is very crafty and loves to draw. This gadget basically has a white paper background with a peel-off sticker backing and you are sandwiching your homemade drawing in between that and some clear tape. When you turn the crank it joins the tape on top of the white sticker paper with your drawing in between. I would agree with the other reviewers that the instructions are not great. In step two it said to peel the wrapper from the clear sticker roll and there was no clear wrapper so I wasted some of the tape thinking it was a wrapper. It is very tricky trying to keep the tape from grabbing the white sticker paper before you are ready. It is very important to center it, or it will jam up very easily. Once we got it put together right, she had lots of fun making several stickers, but as others have pointed out the waste factor is huge! Worse than my Brother P-touch label maker (which also drives me crazy with the waste of tape). It came with 10 feet of sticker paper and tape and she got about 22 stickers out of it. She loves that it has a little drawer for the pencils and enjoys making stickers so here I am ordering 2 refill packs for it (because it ran out in a day and a half. If I had known what I know about it now, I would have steered her toward another purchase. But with that said, she is very pleased with it. I would not purchase it for a 5-year old though because it is challenging to turn the crank and it makes the noise like you are putting packaging tape on a box. If I had to keep helping her with it, I would go nuts. Also, make sure not to trim too close around the sticker. Leave a 1/4" of white around it or your creation will fall out! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works fantastic. Smells like ammonia so use it in a . If you have a area rug that you want to save but the backing is falling apart, this is the stuff for you. Works fantastic. Smells like ammonia so use it in a well ventilated area. I actually thinned it out some by adding some household ammonia making it easier to work with. I used a paint brush which works well but make sure the brush is stiff and not a soft paintbrush. This stuff is thick when you get it and I only thinned it out a little bit. Great at keeping them in place, now they don't move at all. Let them dry for a few days before you put them down on the floor. The stuff seems to take a long time to dry completely. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Accurasee Proportional Divider. I have had the product for 2 weeks. It arrived promptly after I ordered it and well packaged. It is made from light weight plastic and very easy to use. I am careful with my art equipment and so expect it to last a long time.
I love to draw and paint but have very little natural ability. My drawings have, until now, lacked any realistic proportions. My very first drawing with the Accurasee Proportional Divider was such a pleasant surprise. It actually looked like the image I was copying albeit twice the size.
I used the divider to plot the position of some of the main points and drew the rest by eye (guided by the plotted points). Drawing is so much more fun when the end product exceeds your expectations.
I have since tried to draw and paint a number of subjects that I would never have previously contemplated. All of them have been successful (by my measure anyway).
I just love what this product has done for me and am happy to recommend it to anyone who thought they might like to draw but lacked a little confidence and/or any natural ability. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This is a great set for the price. This is a great set for the price. The easel alone is worth the price of the set. It is simple, but well made and sturdy. I have had no issues with it and it has lasted me through many paintings. It is easy to change the size of the easel so it can be used for different size paintings. If your painting is too tall, you can remove the top portion and just rest the painting on the bottom and back of the easel and this works perfectly as well. The canvas that comes along with the set is very nice and the paints are very nice as well. They are slow drying so be warned, because I made quite a mess with the black because I didn't realize how slow it was to dry with one of my paintings. The brushes are larger and aren't intended for anything small, but decent for leisure painting. I would buy another set if you are looking to do any real paintings. The wooden finger board is fine. It comes in handy, although I like them better when they have wells to hold the colors in separately. All in all, this is an amazing set, especially for a beginner. It gave me everything I needed to get started for an amazingly low price and again the easel alone is worth the price of the kid. I highly recommend it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not very good pencils. Total waste of money. Not very good pencils. Total waste of money. Bought these as a gift, and after giving them and asking feedback, I was told they were the worst she had ever had. They keep breaking, several of them were already broke. When she goes to sharpen them they break. The color seems dull, not very bright as others had indicated. Not happy with them, wishing I could get my money back, but they were a gift so not sure on return policy now. Not happy at all.****UPDATE**...Received a replacement set from company and they arrived super quick and all worked fine....sharpened just fined....packaged great! Neice is very happy now! Thank you Ohuhu for making this right! Changed my stars from 1-4 thank you again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fun set of markers. General feedback,
Shipping and contents - received product promptly and package was secure assuring the contents were safe.
Box and markers - comes in a very nice box markers appear to be higher quality with a firm cap that is unlikely to come off on it's own.
Color selection is great.
It is really easy to write with these markers and they go on smoothly, evenly and look nice without applying much pressure at all.
There is very little scent which is a huge plus. Unlike your typical marker these do not have a strong chemical odor.
Dry time is fairly quick.
Cleanup is easy.
I first tested them on a glass surface and they dried within five minutes or less. Afterwards I let the product sit on the glass for an extended period of time and it only took a damp paper towel for clean up.
Overall these are a great product especially when you factor in the low / moderate cost and with a child on the way we'll probably get many years out of these.
Please see attached photo (glass test).
Thanks! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
a good option. My aunt was an art teacher, and so the art supplies in my house growing up moved away from, for instance, the Crayola watercolor sets used in schools to the brands that she used for her own enjoyment. I have not been using colored pencils lately, and so cannot compare current quality (I had miscellaneous Prismacolor pencils, but they were bought some time ago) I was glad to be able to purchase these during an Amazon special, because I am on a fixed income. I have used these, so far, in adult coloring books (I do intend to do other drawing with them) but I like the variety of shades and have been able to blend colors easily. I just tested using a gum eraser (not a rubber one), and I was able to lift some colors, depending on the pigment (some tend to dye the paper more regardless of delivery method- paint, pencil, etc). The color blended slightly with a torchon but wanted to stay in place rather than smearing, which is good in a colored pencil. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great concept. This set is it! I love to paint outside and these brushes by Austor are great for carrying to the park. There are 6 different tips, all the more to be creative. Nice to not have to carry a water bottle. The reservoir has an opening that I can either submerge them in water, (easier) or fill it directly from the tap. I have had no problem with the water leaking out. These pens are perfect for smaller water color sets. These pens hold both their shape and easy to control the water flow. It takes a stroke or two to feel how much pressure you will apply to the water reservoir. when I change colors, it is easy to swipe them on a paper towel a few times. They do just as well as my paint brushes. I prefer this length over the smaller brushes, they just feel better and control. I did purchase these at a discount in exchange for my honest opinion and review and very pleased. I will be purchasing another set from Austor. I have purchased several items from Austor and everything they have is awesome. And these come in a nice little case. I hope this review helps. Please ask any questions. Have a colorful day! Sorry about the sideway pictures, I have to figure that out!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Okay for travel, not so much for frequent use. I got this to store my 72-pc prismacolor pencils. I wanted something that I could travel with because I find the prisma's tin case to be slightly bulky to pack and I always spill my pencils.
At first I thought you only put 2 pencils per elastic but once I counted the slots available (6/side, 4 sides) I realized my mistake.
I honestly think they should adjust the elastics to make them a bit more loose because I ruined a few fingernails trying to squish 3 pencils in 1 slot. It's a tight squeeze but you'll get them to fit.
Definitely good for travel.l since everything is snug and in place. But if you plan to use this as an everyday storage case for frequent use, it will be a hassle since you'll need to squish everything back into place. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great set for beginners and a great price. The Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Tube 48-Piece Set was purchased for my 17 year old little sister who has recently found a love and creative outlet in painting. She had been buying paint from a local craft store by the individual tube and the cost was starting to add up. I ordered this set for her as a gift. She loved this set and was excited about all the colors available to her. For a beginner who hasn't mastered the art of mixing her own colors, having so many options allowed her to get right down to creating art as gifts for family and friends. The paint covered very well and I was surprised at the size of each tube. This set will last her quite a while. The amount of paint you receive for the price is well worth it. This is a great set for anyone who is wanting to flex their artistic muscle. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I have used this product before and was very pleased with its performance in the past. Packaged well, clean, no damage or leaks.
Cap opens and closes well, and does not leak over time, although I do not store them inverted.
I have used this product before and was very pleased with its performance in the past. It is an excellent airbrush thinner - a bazillion times better than water, and for some applications much better than alcohol (for acrylic paints).
I also use this as an overall medium thinner (even for non airbrush applications) especially for acrylic metallic paints, which are sometimes very difficult to thin with other methods.
I have used this with good results with:
Cheap craft paints - (americana, folk art, creamcoat, etc.).
citidel acrylic paints
p3 acrylic paints
vallejo model air paints (as a supplemental thinner)
vallejo game color, and model color
reaper master series acrylic paints.
golden acrylic paints
createx acrylic paints
The only paints I would not suggest using these with are the tamyia acrylic paints - I find the x20 tamayia acrylic thinner to be the best for those, but overall after a lot of use, this is my goto airbrush medium, or general acrylic paint thinner.
The big size is nice, as you get a lot more for your dollar. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Amazing kit, but currently overpriced. Save money and make your own kit. I purchased this kit back in August 2014 and I still use it constantly. I agree that it's missing the spatula, but the large scraper and the razor have always done the trick for cleaning off the mats.
This kit is currently very overpriced, I believe because this is not currently manufactured. I just purchased a Cricut for my grandmother and need to get her the essential tools so came back to the kit I love. Seeing that it's almost $40, I thought there's no way I paid that much. I looked at my old order and I paid $13.90. Considering how many items come with this and how often I've used it, I'd say that's a steal and I made out well. As much as I like this kit, $40 is about double what it should be priced (in my opinion) so I'm going to just get her the few tools separately as I know she won't need weeding and the scissors aren't really special.
If you're looking to scrape your mat just get this - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EZUK7IG/ref=crt_ewc_title_oth_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Or get the newer version of this for $14.99. What's really nice about this is the case, but you could always use a pencil case. One of the items that I use the most - the razor - I have not been able to find in any other kit and I wish they'd bring this back. It's really a fantastic tool to get under thicker paper. It's the only reason I'd be tempted to buy this again.
In conclusion - 5 stars for the kit, it's amazing. However since the current price is nearly 3x what I paid, I wanted to make that known. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The Case is Worthless. The pencils speak for themselves but the case is made of hard plastic, has no hinged lid or secure closure, and requires you to remove the four pencils on top and the plastic separator in order to get to the pencils on the bottom. I am now using my Staedtler Mars pencil case to carry the Tombows. Honestly, if I had realized this, I would have replenished my Lumographs. As an artist and educator I travel with my sketchbook and pencils daily. This case is less effective than a rubber band. Tombow uses an attractive cloth covered cardboard case with an elastic strap for their new colored pencil line. I hope they do the same soon for their drawing pencils. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fun product. My daughter got this for Christmas and loves it, it was a bit challenging at first as she was 6 but now that shes a year older its perfect, you do have to concentrate quite intently to trace the details of the outfits but this product does work well! Allows them creativity when they don't yet have the skill to draw free hand...pattern options are fun too! Using your own markers and pencils is better, the ones that come in the set are minimal, it is made of a cheap plastic but seems to be holding up so far and weve had it for over a year with maybe a one to two times monthly usage. My daughter really enjoys the different combos you can choose! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not for broad use, fine lines ONLY. The markers are crappy. They only work on a flat surface, so if you have windows that are vertical, forget it. They don't do broad lines. Fine lines are it. Don't think for a second you can actually use these to color in anything you draw. You can't. The markers dry instantly, and if you cross over a place where you drew, the marker picks up the lines of what you drew and makes a gigantic mess. Also, they don't clean off well. I used water, windex, and rubbing alcohol, and I still have smeary marks. They are also NOT opaque, regardless of what the picture on the front of the package looks like. They are transparent, translucent, and not worth using. I have actually thrown mine out in frustration and then gone ahead and ordered window/glass paint. Unless you are using these on some sort of flat, horizontal glass surface, you will be sorely disappointed in this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Handy and durable case, richly pigmented pencils. My kids have many sets of colored pencils and pens and we normally end up throwing them in bins for easy access/use. I have a few kids that are always sad when this ends up happening because they like having all the pencils lined out in order by color... ! So, I was intrigued by the idea of a pencil wrap. It works on my colored pencils but the slots are a bit too tight for most of our pens. The slots are very snug, and the wrap rolls up nicely for transport. I was a bit confused about the two snaps on the end until I realized once is for wrapping the roll up tight and one is for creating a loop to attach to other things. The black canvas is durable and should hold up well, and the whole thing is light weight and easy to use. My kids are happy to be able to arrange their pencils in rainbow order, so two thumbs up!
We also have a set of colored pencils from this brand and I have been very pleasantly surprised with the quality. I've purchased "cheap" pencils before that I've had to end up throwing out in frustration when the tips keep breaking and breaking. These are great! No breakage, rich pigment that goes on nice and light or heavy and deep if you apply pressure. Quality pencils at a very affordable price. I know they're good because the kids are now fighting over them.... :)
I received these items at a discount in exchange for my time trying them out and reviewing them. I read Amazon reviews to determine what products to spend my money on, so I aim for 100% honesty with my assessments - be they good or bad. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Mediocre for the Serious Artist/Colorist, Fine for a Child. I am an avid colorist and always on the lookout for good deals and new tools to try. That said, I had not dabbled in watercolors yet, so when given an opportunity to try these pencils at a bit of a discount, I jumped at the opportunity. I was generally pleased with the case. It's overall not too bad. It seems well made and fairly sturdy. The case comes complete with the 72 pencils, 2 paint brushes (what a joke!), a pencil extender that I have yet to try, an eraser that feels gritty and can be rubbed off with your fingers, and a little plastic pencil sharpener without a shavings catcher.
Perhaps I am not the best person to review the quality of the pencils themselves considering I've not worked with watercolors before, but I will attest to the fact that they leave a lot of particles behind when coloring. If you need a sharp point for a particular place, forget it. The tips break immediately. You do have to apply a fair bit of pressure to get the color you wish to achieve. I attempted to use them with water by dipping the tips in a very minute amount of water first. That seemed to just leave clumps of color behind and made it difficult to spread it evenly. Next, I tried dampening the paper ever so slightly. Given the fact that you have to apply a fair bit of pressure, that managed to damage the paper. Next, I applied the color dry, adding water with a slightly damp brush afterward. This was by far the best way to apply the color. However, it was still not great. It's very difficult to regulate the amount of water and color to make the shade even throughout. I found that I had to go over it with the pencil again or with another color, to achieve the desired effect. This, again, damaged the paper due to the fact that it was already damp. You can see my finished project below.
Perhaps it is because I am a novice when it comes to watercolors but having extensive experience with various coloring tools, pencils, in particular, I would have to say these pencils are mediocre at best. I believe you are better off looking for a name brand pencil and perhaps paying slightly more to get the quality you desire. If you are a beginner and not all that serious about your coloring or if this is for a child, then this may be a perfect set for you. As a serious colorist, it definitely does not meet my needs.
**Note: Picture is from OrnaMENTALs: Feel Good Words To-Go by Sue Chastain https://smile.amazon.com/OrnaMENTALs-Feel-Good-Words-Go/dp/194569100X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478909623&sr=8-1&keywords=Feel+Good+Words+To-Go | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not exact. But the closest you're going to get. This is not an exact dupe for the Mac 239, but it's the closest and, amazingly, cheapest one you're going to find (yes, even including sigma).
In fiber, shape, and color, the brush ends are nearly identical. Their both white, natural fiber bristles with the same shape and close to the same dimensions.
Their are still some key differences though which are not so obvious to the naked eye but do have an effect on performance. The obvious: the ferrule on the mac is both longer and wider. The handle is also wider and yet shorter than the Cornell. These differences though are purely aesthetic in my opinion.
Differences that matter (though given the price difference, they might not matter so much:
.At the base (where the bristles meet the ferrule) the mac is thicker, providing more densely packed fibers than the Cornell. This helps it's pick up more color.
.The mac brush is also STIFFER yet SOFTER, equating to a better feel on the eyelid and a more precise application of color.
I have truly resisted purchasing a mac brush for nearly 15 years because of price and a firm belief that paint brushes deliver for a fraction of the cost (in terms of liner and angle brushes, this is absolutely true). But I finally decided I'd spend the money and compare them, knowing that I could return the mac if it didn't perform any better....but it does. It really does.
When trying to pack on color into the corner of the eye and on the lid, the mac brush does it better and in less time. The Cornell takes a few more passes and still just couldn't achieve the saturation of color I got with the mac.
But if I take mac out of the equation, this is an incredible eyeshadow brush that funnily enough isn't marketed as such. And it really is 2nd place only to mac, and I doubt anyone would be dissapointed after spending a measly $5 on it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
pretty brushes, good quality. but some of the brushes are bent. we purchased this on my husbands prime account, so we are a verified buyer even though it might not say that. i am a face painter and i love how many sizes there are included in this set.
so far i am pleased with these brushes, however, when i received the box, the brushes did not all have the clear plastic protection sleeves on them or they were too short and the brushes are now bent. the paint brushes i use the most are the #3 (pictures included of the awful stub of a point) and the #3 i received will not work for what i purchased it for.
i have only used these brushes the one time today, so we will see how they hold up. i am loving the very fine brushes. if i were to receive replacement brushes for the ones that are bent i would rate a 5. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I took the top corkboard off, and I wish the pencil catcher was longer. After I built this thing, I realized I hated the top shelf and corkboard part -it just makes everything look so congested and crowded (I know, there was one without the corkboard for cheaper, oh well.) After removing all the offending parts, I have to say, this is a very well-designed drafting table in general. The legs slant outward in the front so you have plenty of leg space. All the cups are on a hinge so they are always upright despite the tilt of the table. I love all of the side compartments, and although I like the pencil catch, I wish it went deeper back so I could store my graphics tablet and books in it like a drawer. It's too short to be useful as anything but a pencil catch. I guess I'm just being greedy, but I still knocked off a star for that. Overall very happy with this table. It is large, sturdy, and attractive! Thanks, Amazon! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great price, Decent quality - recommended for starters. The saying goes, "you get what you pay for." Yes one certainly does with this Value Pack...It's a great price for 12 brushes, and is more of a starter/not-expert kit for people doing acrylic [which is what I'm using it for], oil or water painting. The 20 different brushes all have a very soft rubbery ergonomic grip in the hand, which makes holding it comfortable especially since I'm a lefty and hold the brushes hard and use it for hours on end. There are a variety of brush sizes available, from tiny short bristles, to medium to large and XL bristles. The brush hairs themselves are soft and work pretty well...Again I'm only doing acrylic, but after about a couple months and maybe only 5 small canvases, the hairs have started falling out. I mean not even just a few strands that come off during painting, but large chunks of maybe 5-10+ hairs coming out of the larger brushes! That is pretty BAD quality!
The plastic caddy that the brushes come in is handy for traveling or just easy storage where you won't end up crushing the brushes or the ends. Each brush tip does come with a plastic hollow tip to also protect them, altho can get easily lost. I use the top part of the plastic caddy as a water-cup, it's cheap and easy --- basically what this whole Value Pack is. Once you've learned more of how to paint and want to spend more, you'll have to as this thing might just fall apart!
There is a nice included dark blue brush holder/bag that separates all the brushes and helps you organize and know when brushes are missing/etc. Overall GREAT price, DECENT quality - recommendable but upgrade if you're serious about art. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good crayons but require a little effort to get off. These crayons are very nice easy to hold for little hands and feel just different enough to NOT encourage little ones from drawing on the other walls in the house. The colors are bright and vibrant and really pop against the white of a bathtub and my 2yo loves bath time even more now.
While I wasn't expecting these to just wipe or rinse off, I was expecting them to rub off with little effort. Unfortunately, my only real gripe is that these crayons require full on scrubbing to come off. Its nothing too major and you really only have to put about as much effort into it as your normal (once-a-week? -month? -season?) tub scrubbing, but it's a little more than I expected. I don't think I'll be making these an every night occurrence, but the effort required is easily outweighed by the joy on my little girl's face. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Scam. Avoid. This product is a scam. If you want to use this printer you have to use their proprietary software. This wouldnt be a problem if not for a couple key factors. First, there is no way to draw in the software. The shapes they give you are incredibly limited. Not even a solid line, a dotted line. No way to deform shapes either, just the ability to make them larger or smaller. So a square, circle dotted line, star, diamond and heart. No rectangle. Second, uploading images is intentionally difficult and convoluted to get them to work. In addition, you have to pay for a yearly subscription to use thieir images or $1-7 to use third party images. Third. Not even font is free, same subscription and individual purchase of each font with no way to make yor own. This product is a physical DRM and microteansaction machine. Unbelievable. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Super Happy! way better than though! Shipped fast! Totally want 2nd one. This is a very good deal! much better built than the one that looked just like it at Hobby Lobby. would note to those doing heavy art, the top has a 25LB weight limit; so you may not want a glass top. Tip: you can clamp a light onto the back side of this glass top to help make tracing even easier! NO MORE TAPING PAPER TO A WINDOW! It comes with 2 types of feet, wheels like in the picture or a screw-in kind that works better on uneven floors (such as tile) the wheels work great on my carpet; even thou its a little long and shaggy. Downside: There was only 1 problem with my table; which was it had a bad weld on 1 of the 2 square frames that hold the plastic container (with 3 draws) 5min Epoxy fixed this problem; since its not part of the main structural support. (father is a welder, so a qualified person diagnosed why the weld broke) Even with this small inconvenience; its well worth the price! I am thinking about getting a 2nd one; and my mother now wants one! its a still of a deal to get his for under $136 with free 2 day prime shipping! But remember this does not come with a chair/stool; but that's easy to pick up from Wal-Mart. hope this helps someone! Good luck and happy buying!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good product. I had ordered this die to put some variety into the cards I make and was very pleased with the result. The product was shipped in a timely manner with no damage. The end result of using this die matches the picture provided and works very well. It provides some flair when making cards and people love receiving cards where I have used this die.
That being said, I did initially find this product hard to use. While it does come with a set of instructions on how to get all the folds correct, i found their method confusing. I have done origami with only pictures and found that this set of product instructions was stranger than that. I followed theirs as shown but the die wasn't sitting quite right. This was simply remedied by going to youtube where there is a video on how to assemble the die online and after watching it once I found I had no further difficulty.
To sum up, good product, good shipping but poor instructions provided. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Liqui-mark Quality Not Great. We have 3 different brands of markers we are using for a project with children ranging in age from 4-11 years old. We were gifted the Prismacolor markers, but since they are expensive, we picked up a few inexpensive brands for more range of color. Here are the colors used in the photos in the order of our favorite to least favorite, and the brand of each one: 1. Prismacolor- Ultramarine (dark blue) and deep purple, 2. Crayola- brown, orange, magenta (primrose), and green, 3. Liqui-mark Color Therapy- light blue. The Crayola markers are definitely streaky and tend to leave clumps on the paper some, and you cannot go over the same place twice without it looking bad. Some of the colors were worse than the others, but too frustrating for myself and children to enjoy using. The Liqui-mark brand was even worse than the Crayola though. Liqui-mark you also cannot go over the same place twice without it looking messy and left clumps, messed up the paper, smears, and were very scratchy to use. Prismacolor is so wonderful, you can certainly tell the difference in quality! They glide on the paper, leave a smooth look, and don't mess up the paper at all, although they do bleed through. You can tell which sections were colored by the 11 year old, and which by the 4 year old, but it can give you an idea of how the markers look/work. Overall, I think Liqui-mark would be ok for a young child who is just scribbling in a coloring book, but not if you want a smooth look or if you are a perfectionist! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great product. Measurements a little confusing. This is a great product but the description could use a few more details. The outer diameter of the steamer rack I received is 9.25 inches (a little more than the stated 23cm). If you want to place this in a pot or skillet, the opening will need to be larger than 9.25 inches.
Also, the three feet are removable. With the feet installed, the cooking surface is 1.75 inches above the bottom of the pot. It seems like you also could remove the feet and turn the rack upside down to have a cooking surface about 0.45 inches above the bottom of the pot.
The hole in the middle and the outer edges are rolled so they are not sharp.
If only they made these in more sizes, I might consider it as a stainless steel replacement for the aluminum racks used in pressure cookers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fantastic paper trimmer for scrapbooking - or any paper crafting. I'm a scrapbooker and this Fiskars paper trimmer has made my projects a breeze.
I love the larger size of this trimmer. I work with large scrapbooking sheets a lot, and they fit perfectly in this trimmer. I can cut them to any size I need -- with a nice clean cut.
If you like to create your own cards for special occasions, this trimmer cuts through cardstock with ease. This is such a fun project. You can use stamp kits, gel pens for lettering, and just embellish to your hearts content. I make them often. The recipient is always pleased to recieve a handmade card personalized just for them, and this trimmer makes it so easy.
The cutting guard is clear so you can see exactly where you're cutting, and the rubber feet keep it stable on any surface. There's a handy swing arm measuring aide. Lightweight and portable as well.
And frankly... I love the cute flower design! Highly recommend for scrapbookers and paper crafters alike. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Silhouette Cameo. Oh how I love this machine! I sold my Cricut to get this & am glad that I did. I had used Sure Cuts A Lot 2 with my Cricut & liked that a lot, but when I had to get a new hard drive for my computer I couldn't get the driver to work & since Cricut took them to court to stop them from selling SCAL2 for Cricut, I was out of luck.
I decided the next best thing would probably be to use Cricut Studio. Um, nope. I hated it & that's when I decided that I was done with the Cricut!
The Silhouette cuts so much more cleanly that I'm amazed. I cut an old SVG file that I have of a ticket & it has little numbers along the side that I didn't really pay any attention to. The Cameo cut out those little bitty numbers perfectly - enough so that I could've used them (which was just the weeded out part) on a project if I had wanted to & they were smaller than 1/2 inch! I was just so amazed because the Cricut would've torn the whole ticket up trying to cut those numbers out!
Anyway, if you really like using SVG files (or cut files) then this is the cutter for you! You can buy many cut files for $.99 so many places which is way better than having to buy an expensive cartridge for just a few shapes that you like.
Another wonderful thing about the Cameo is the print & cut feature! You can buy inexpensive digital embellishments, size them to fit your needs, print them out & then run them through the Cameo to cut them out! That has been one of the things I've enjoyed the most - esp. when you can buy the digital embellishment packs for about the same price as the physical embellishment sheets of many of your favorite scrapbook companies & it's an endless supply!
The one thing I'm not wild about is how you have to adjust the blade depth. You actually have to remove the blade housing to adjust the cutting depth. However, it's not a deal breaker because I use a lot of the same types of paper & don't have to change it much.
If you're on the fence, I think you will really like it - I know I do! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Transparent color for clear UTEE or melted wax. These dye inks are the product to use if you want to add transparent color to melted clear UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel) or to melted beeswax. You can add a little or a lot depending upon the intensity of color you want...but the color stays transparent. For opaque colors, you can either add a bit of white UTEE into the mix OR you can use the varieties of colored UTEE that are available. I usually use the dye inks because I find the UTEE colors to be a bit limited; although they do have several nice metallic shades. The dye inks will sizzle a bit when you put them into the hot UTEE in your melt pot but just stir them up and they'll be fine. I would generally buy this sort of stuff at my local craft store using one of their 40-50% discount coupons, but they haven't carried it in our location yet. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good brush bad compressor. The Iwata air brush is a tool popular in arts supply stores.
However, the compressor is not by Iwata and has no manufacturer nameplate, with service contact information. The pressure regulator/filter does not fit the compressor. The FPT thread in the regulator is cut at an angle and is too large for the fitting on the compressor (bad workmanship). The connection from the compressor to the regulator cannot be made leak tight.
The pressure gauge scale is too large for the compressor, which delivers relatively low pressure. There is not enough resolution on the gauge to adjust the air supply reliably.
If the compressor were OK, I would rate this kit highly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good product, decent quality. The stickers are good quality, but we were disappointed with the letter distribution we received. It seemed a strange way to break it down. Here is what arrived: A-5, B-2, C-2, D-2, E-5, F-2, G-3, H-3, I-8, J-2, K-3, L-4, M-4, N-5, O-3, P-5, Q-1, R-2, S-1, T-2, U-3, V-2, W-2, X-2, Y-3, Z-2. Each number (0-9) came with 2 of each. Maybe our package was defective in terms of which sheets were included, but only one "S"?!?! That was really a disadvantage. We ended up ordering a second package to help us fill out our phrase that we needed to write, and we will have to create the others from the remaining unused letters (making an "F" from an "E", and cobbling together an "S" from a "3", for example).
UPDATE: When we reordered the next package, it had a much better distribution so I'm changing the review from 3 to 4 stars. This one was as follows: A-3, B-2, C-2, D-2, E-3, F-2, G-2, H-2, I-3, J-2, K-2, L-2, M-2, N-2, O-4, P-2, Q-1, R-2, S-2, T-2, U-2, V-2, W-2, X-1, Y-2, Z-2 and two each of each number. Much closer to what we originally expected! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Well-made - fits together and does the job. My wife likes this table for the art that she is creating. It takes a while to put together, but they have good instructions so just take your time. We decided to not put on the rollers or the small drawers that come with it. If you have a screw driver set which has the hex bolt driver, then putting in all the hex bolts is a lot easier. I separated the parts into plastic containers along with their numbers so I could keep track of everything. It helps when you're looking for each particular part. The glass seems heavy duty and should last forever. It would be nice if they had a video for this put-together, but if you're mechanically inclined, you can figure it out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Need TCP Global adapter part ABD1/4-1/8M to mate with a typical compressor in US that has a 1/4 NPT connector. I purchased this kit because it included the air hose with the airbrush and the cost was less than purchasing the two separately. In order for the hose to work with many compressors such as the TNT pancake that I bought for inflating my car tires, one needs and adapter. The master air brush and the hose use British standard parallel connectors(BSPP) not the NPT that is common in the US and which the TNT compressor has. One cannot buy the adapter at Home Depot, or my local hardware store. Fortunately, TCPGlobal who is distributor for Master does have the adapter. They responded to emails with part numbers which I purchased and they work.
The main adapter is TCP Global part ABD1/4F1/8M. This part has the male parallel BSP 1/8 end to go into the airbrush or the hose. My compressor came with a quick disconnect on the air hose. TCP Global has a part CP21 which has a male thread on one end to mate with the ABD adapter and a quick release male which can go into the compressor's female quick release.
These parts are available on TCP Global's website and are priced with free shipping.
One can also buy G233 set without the nice flexible fiber reinforced hose and make your own hose. The set included a hose barb with a male BSP parallel connector to attach to the air brush. One can buy a neoprene or other hose to attach and then buy at Home Depot a 1/4NPT connector with hose barb for the other end to connect to the compressor. The Master part was not listed in the contents of Amazon's description so I don't know if its standard. You should also put a hose clamp on each end to prevent the hose from slipping or blowing off the barb. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
So-so. FIRSTLY, don't make my mistake. The reviews on this product are for both regular color and also watercolor pencils (twice the price). When mine arrived I was suspicious that the package did not say "watercolor". Nor did it include the nifty sharpener as some reviewers show, no biggie though because I wanted to store them in a craft case.
Mine definitely do not improve with water. They pretty much disappear. That however is my own fault for not being careful in my ordering. So. No minus stars for that.
Everything about them is Ok. The pencil tips were pre-sharpened (good) and none were seriously broken, only one was a little chipped (very very good). As for smoothness, I've seen much better but they are not at all bad. As for colors, I really prefer more saturation and vividness! But the selection of different colors is excellent. I would definitely purchase this as a set for kids, and it's priced very appropriately. I'm sure I can use these for shading. So... not what I was hoping for, in several ways. But a tolerable purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I sewed a small cotton shoulder bag to make everything easy to carry. I've been looking for years for a travel watercolor kit. I bring my own travel brush, rag and handmade journal (I make them out of Arches paper). I sewed a small cotton shoulder bag to make everything easy to carry.
Pros: has water bottle and small water containers, Winsor Newton (will replace with professional paints when these run out), good choice of colors, vibrant colors (surprised because it's Cotman), all the mixing areas/trays.
Cons: VERY small brush and for me it's unusable (area is narrow so my replacement travel brush does not fit), paints pop out (so added water to the pans then placed the paint back in the pans and that did the trick), depth doesn't make it easy to fit into pockets/purse, took me a while to figure out that I needed to remove/replace the water bottle when everything is closed.
Overall, I'm happy and would recommend. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice, affordable pencils. The pencils arrived before their estimated time. The packaging of the pencils is a dull yellow tube with a clear plastic top where you can see the color of the pencil. There is a sharpener in the lid of the tube, I have not tried the sharpener yet.
The individual pencils do not have the color written on the pencil which might make it difficult with a larger set. The pencils are triangular in shape. This shape is easy to hold and my hand does not tire with prolonged use.
The leads hold together nicely, there is no breaking, splintering or flaking. The leads lay down a smooth, constant color without any pulling or dragging on the paper. They are easy to blend into one another to create lovely blended colors making a basic set go a long way.
I have been using this set in an adult coloring book and have had fun with them. I plan on using them with stamps to create cards. I would recommend these color pencils. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
these are pretty decent. I like the many colors. As far as gel pens go, these are pretty decent. I like the many colors, and white and browns are a bonus. The only thing that keeps it from getting 5 stars are that quite a few of the pens are very scratchy while coloring. Which in turn, makes for a not so awesome outcome in the picture. It seems the neons and lighter colors are the culprits. All of the other colors are smooth, and look great! The glitter pens are fun, and turn out great in the pictures. I like the case as well. No need to constantly try to jam the pens back into a sleeve. Just pop 'em back in. I color a LOT at work, and have already gone through about 1/4 of the pens...they are definitely not full when you get them. But, out of all of the pens I've used, these have been the best. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fun Cartridge. This cartridge has lots to offer if you are building a Cricut cartridge library like I am. It has 2 simple fonts which work well when welding letters into words with a Gypsy or Cricut Craft Room. Each font includes a shadow feature that gives the letters a layered touch. Most of the images are simple with a retro 50s look and includes 50 people images (Men, ladies, kids), and 50 other icons of various household items such as toasters, cups, hats, typewriters, etc. It also offers 40 phrases and words that can be useful for scrapbook pages. Do I have a picture of a "Hot Mama" somewhere to match that phrase?
Although this is a great cartridge, I recommend this for someone building a large cartridge library. If you only have a cartridge or 2 look at other choices before deciding.
Pros: font can be welded into words, great phrases and words, some unique images, great 50s style
Cons: font is VERY plain, too many people images
I am a Cricut addict with over 60 cartridges. I prefer buying the physical cartridge instead of the digital version as it comes with a handy book. The books aid greatly when choosing and building images. The cartridge can still be loaded to the Gypsy (a piece of designing hardware that they sell) and the Cricut Craft Room (online design software by Provo Craft for your computer). BTW, using your Cricut machine is MUCH easier if you use your computer with the Craft Room or purchase a Gypsy. The Gypsy is pricey, but I love mine. With the Craft Room you need to purchase a special USB cord for your computer to load the physical cartridges as well as download the software. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Iron sights light up. I painted the top of my black iron sights on my pellet gun. It makes it much better to see what im aiming at.
I just got it in the mail and so far i love the fine tipped pen but cant say how well it holds up since it is drying now. If I find it is really bad i will update my vote to less stars but i hope i don't have to do that.
I also give the seller 5 stars. It arrived way before the date that it said to expect.
I thought it was a bit fatter in size some thing like a fat high lighter but it is almost the same size as a fine tipped sharpie. (Just the size of it not the tip) I do like how there is a clear spot running down the side so you can see when the paint in there is getting low.
All in all i would recommend this! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Without It I'd Not Be An Artist. My wife bought me this kit for Christmas and every day since then I've drawn/sketched/colored and generally arted.
"Art" is totally a verb. Because I said so.
Without this kit I probably wouldn't art much at all. This gives me a reason to draw, the capability to do so, and has enough tools that I'm learning about new art mediums that I wouldn't otherwise ever be learning (like charcoal, messy, messy charcoal). I'm learning that I have so much to learn!
I highly suggest this as a gift to a loved one (family, friends, or yourself!) who either has some basic artistic knowledge or is just starting out. I'm sure expert artists would find this too simplistic but anybody else would benefit from it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
DO NOT BUY THIS. especially for your child. Got these for my daughter to replace her overly expensive crayola paints when she ran out. Seemed fine at first. But the next day after she had used them she had a rash that almost resembled ringworm appear. Didnt realize at first this was the culprit and ran her to the doctor. They gave us cream and it went away. She used them once again the next week. and though she usually sticks to using her brushes sometimes she likes to go jackson pollock with her painting and got some on her legs, arms, and chest. The rash that night was terrifying. At that point we realized it was something in the paint and that she was either allergic to the paint or it had toxic ingredients. She has no known allergies and has never reacted to any paint that way. And being that i do a lot of painting myself and have a wide assortment of paints she has come in contact with many types of and brands of paint without ever having such a reaction. Even from the pure latex i have used on here feet and hands for mold making. Out of curiosity I put some on my arm. sure enough the next day i had a terrible and somewhat sore rash on the same area in the same letters i had painted on my arm. And not to mention unlike most tempura paint made for kids this one is not washable and will stain pretty much anything including the tile in our studio. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Bright colors and smooth and easy on the hand. I gave these to a teacher who needed some help with supplies but had a chance to try them out. I compared them to the Prismacolor pencils I had on hand and was quite happily impressed how nicely the color glided on the paper just as good as the Prismacolor did. I've included some pics of the pack and all the colors you get in the pack. I shaded every color light and dark so you could see how they look when coloring heavy or light. The teacher loved them and uses them often. At this price I was very impressed with the case, sharpener/eraser, and most of all the pencils. I will be buying some more of these for my son too for her class.. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A little disappointed. I was very excited to finally own a Slice machine and I was optimistic that the many complaints I had read wouldn't apply to me. Sadly I was wrong. The problem with my machine is that it doesn't cut straight lines and circles correctly. Everything tends to lean to the right. My letters and words cut perfectly, but if I want a letter in a box, the box is skew. I have tried recalibrating, but I have to choose the straightest line, and I don't get any in my options! I tried the help service and they first replied with the standard responses of "have you plugged it in, have you charged the battery?" I was a bit annoyed at this as I had obviously followed all the troubeshooting guidelines in the manual. I was then told to try and adjust the blade. This I still need to try. Am hoping someone out there has the same problem with their Slice and can give me some proper advice! I'm sure the problem can be fixed, it's just a case of how. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
great markers. I bought these for use with <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/ULTNICE-Chalkboard-Sign-Double-Sided-Message-Board-with-Hanging-String-2-Pack/dp/B01MAZ91V1/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">ULTNICE Chalkboard Sign Double-Sided Message Board with Hanging String - 2 Pack</a> and they worked perfectly. I appreciated the instructions for using chalk markers that were sent by e-mail with my purchase. It takes a little bit of effort to activate the markers the first time, but after that they are quick and easy to use, and the colors are vibrant. Having both a chisel and a round tip in one marker is space saving and convenient, and the included tweezers work great for switching the tips, though I do usually pull the tip out, drop it on a tissue, and pick it back up with the tweezers to put it in the other way. The free chalk labels have come in handy too. They are a bit harder to erase than a regular chalkboard if you leave the markers on them for longer, but very easy to erase and dry if you make a mistake and want to fix it immediately. The colors are basically true to the cap colors. I used one of the chalkboards for a classroom sign, and after about a month, none of the marker has been scratched off or faded. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fantastic paint. I received this paint set (84 bottles) from my son, who wanted me to try it out for him. I painted three Warhammer 40K drop pods, using a Paasche H external mix airbrush at 20lbs psi...the paint job came out fantastic. The paint was used straight from the bottle, but can be thinned a little with Badger's Spectra Tek thinner. The paint dries quickly and can be handled within a few minutes, but a drying period of 30 mins seemed to give the best results. Once dry, the Minitaire paint is very durable, which is great for game pieces used in Warhammer game play. I am very pleased with the satin finish, too.
The color range of the 84 bottle set is pretty good, with some standard colors, like white and black included. Most of the colors are specialized for painting game pieces, because of the fanciful names. An assortment of transparent paints are included and these are great for lights, lenses, and other parts that need a see-through paint rather than an opaque color.
One downside is the flat coat...it dries shiny. The set includes gloss, satin, and flat coats, but the flat came out way too shiny, even though I ensured that the paint was mixed thoroughly prior to use.
Even though Minitaire paint is designed to be used in an airbrush, it paints well by handpainting using a brush (I had to touch up some boo-boos). Minitaire can be masked over, using standard masking tape, and does not pull up when the tape is removed.
Overall, I rate this Minitaire acrylic paint as fantastic, and I recommend it to anyone who paints figures, or does gaming.
One thing I wish is that Badger would consider making other Minitaire paint sets, for use with military armor and aircraft, lablled appropriately with military color names and number codes...that would be fantastic.
Thanks, Badger, for making a great new paint line...Minitaire! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Even miniscule amounts of it glowed like crazy under black light. I give it five stars because it did what I needed it too. We had a stubborn septic problem that left the professionals perplexed. We needed to do several dye tests over several weeks from different locations to track the leak down. To ensure we were not getting old dye from a previous test, we alternated between this red dye and the fluorescent green of the same brand. The green dye was MUCH brighter and more potent. Even miniscule amounts of it glowed like crazy under black light. The red dye worked too, but not as good. So, if you want the best one, start with green. Both colors are mind blowing potent though. They'll make a couple thousand gallons of water or septic waste extremely colored. Also, search "pee dar"on amazon they make a UV flashlight that will work extremely well with the green | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Unhappy. I just received my Pentel Color Pen Set with the most beautiful colors. I've been using colored pencils to color with but thought these felt pens would cover large areas more quickly. I took out a light dove grey pen and began a new painting. Thank goodness my book recommends using a protection sheet underneath as the felt pens often bleed through--and this one "sure" does--almost through the protective sheet. Dove Grey turns out to be an inky ugly non-descript color. I am so disappointed. I tried being more gentle using it and regardless, the color remains the same--not a light grey. The ink blobs easily. If someone else uses pens and can advise me; otherwise, I will stay with my pencils that give an accurate color and lovely finish. nlm And is I do not hear from someone, including the vendor, I will return the set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
we love them. This ponytail holders are so cute, we love them!!! As a mom of two little girls I love hair bows, my oldest, who is three years old, likes to wear her hair up in a ponytail more frequently then not so these have been a big hit with us, especially since the hair bow is attatched to the ponytail! The ponytails are nice and stretchy, they don't have any hard metal pieces like a lot of ponytails do, they do however have a small hard plastic piece that holds the bow on them but it isn't uncomfortable at all and does not dig in to your head. I did have two bows come off of their ponytails, but I think it happened because of being put in to my daughters hair and taken out frequently. This set comes with a great variety of color, all of the bands are black, but the bows are different colors. The size of the bows are great, they aren't too tiny, but also not huge, they are just right! Overall we really like these. I recieved this product at a discounted price in return for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Thank you Chunshop. I've never been so in love with pencils before!!! Wow, you can smell the fresh wood the moment you open the box! These trees did not go to waste for these!
They arrive in a professional-looking gray cardboard box. You'd think these Kasimir pencils were top-quality just by looking at the box! But wait, it gets better.. Aside from the aesthetically appealing sturdy box, the pencils themselves are solid. You can tell when you hold the pencil that it's denser and more compact. This means that the lead isn't rattling around during shipping or when you're sharpening them- no broken lead.
If you experience lead breaking though, then I would assume it's very rare and that the seller may want to take responsibility for it.
I draw so much that my hand hurts for sitting hours on end working These pencils will last a very long time for most people, but I'm going to buy more so that I have spares!! If you're one who scavenges for authentic drawing supplies, this is one brand I suggest: Kasimir Drawing Pencils
Thank you very much Chunshop for selling these! I will buy again! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Does NOT fit the Silhouette Cameo 3. I recently got a Cameo 3 and this cover popped up as a suggested accessory. Since it's bright and cute, I ordered one in pink and one in blue. They arrived and they are beautiful! They are made of thick canvas with perfect, white top stitching and even a reinforcement backing on every seam. Seriously, this is much better made than it needs to be and the workmanship is top notch.
The problem is that it doesn't even begin to fit the Cameo 3. I suspect that this fits the Cameo 2 perfectly but the Cameo 3 is apparently a much larger machine.
UPDATE: There is now a cover exactly like this that fits the Cameo 3. I bought it and it's a perfect fit. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Silhouette-Cameo-3-Dust-Cover-Pink/dp/B01M0A2D4T/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Silhouette Cameo 3 Dust Cover - Pink</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A Different Type of Marker. A truly different marker. I had a sign I had to paint for a project and thought this would be a great tool to try out. What a fantastic marker. There are a lot of things to really love about this product, and there are some things to be aware of when using.
First, there is a plastic cap on the tip of the actual marker you need to remove. KEEP the cap. I put it back on my marker when done using to keep is from drying out along with the larger overall cap for the marker. Second, this marker twists, like a tube of lipstick when using. It can move forward and back but the marker gets cruddy along the edge. Third, the dry time for this marker is FAST. One of my favorite things about it is how quickly the ink dries. Coverage is OK, you may have to go over your area 2-3 times on a rough surface like I did. I used a white marker on a black sign and it had a great look. If your surface is uneven it will look like chalk when you draw with it. When working with this marker your tip will get ground/used down, make sure to work the edge if you want to get back to a smaller angled tip.
Cleaning up edges was easy enough with some paint for some of the details. Overall has a great hand crafted look on rough surfaces. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent product. Now I have to warn you that this is a small can . It was smaller than I expected because I was expecting a full blown gallon because I saw in the picture the pop off lid. I was ditsy and didn't read the amount that I was purchasing in the description field but this has nothing to do with them that was a mistake on my part. As far as this product goes it is AMAZING! I completely turned around and started to create the art that I was originally intending to make. I will absolutely be ordering this product again, and again , and again ! It goes on very smoothly and blends the paints for the wet on wet technique like a charm! I was so happy to see that I was finally doing it the right way ! This is the first step in the Bob Ross projects and I will keep getting this product because it did exactly what it needed to do . I am completely satisfied 100% and highly reccommend not only this product but the sellers behind the product. They are absolutely great and before submitting negitive feedback I would talk to them first. They are great people with good intentions and aim to have 100% satisfaction . Thank you for providing the esential tool in unlocking happiness in my new hobby . :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not what I wanted at all. This product is only slightly thicker than construction paper. I was expecting and needed something thicker.
Also, the colors on the cover are COMPLETELY misleading. Since other reviewers have noted that they were happy with their colors; I wonder if there are different variety packs that Amazon sends and I got the short end of the stick. My pack included one pouch of really light colors (White, Ivory, Champagne, Blush Pink, Etc...), One Pack of Pastels (Light Blue, Light Purple, Light Yellow, Etc...), One Pack of Brights (Red, Green, Orange, Yellow and Blue), and one Pack of Washed Out/faded colors (Think how most construction paper looks faded, again in the same shades of Red, Green, Orange, Yellow and Blue as the Brights pack...just faded...so frustrating!). The vivid purples, aquas, lime greens and hot oranges shown on the cover of both the amazon picture and the actual packaging when it arrived are nowhere to be found in this product.
This was a huge disappointment to me. For my event, I did not need creams or pastels, and the washed out paper looks second rate next to the vivid.
I will be using the brights only for some small accent crafts (It will not hold up for what I originally intended it for because it is WAY too thin) and I will be putting the rest in my closet for future coloring paper for my son and buying something else. I seriously can't believe how terrible a purchase this was. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It's great but. Copic quality itself is marvelous, so no qualms there. Another review complained these dry too quickly making it hard to blend. Two words - alcohol based. Usually, what you want to do is plan out what color goes where before you start coloring a section. That way you're not gawking over your drawing, wondering what color to blend with next while the ink dries up.
That said, I like this set, it has nice colors, but it's not the greatest selection or variety of skin tones. Only ones that blend together naturally as a skin tone, IMO is (E11, E53) and you can work with(R20, YROO) I suppose. Also, don't think you're going to color any darker skins with this set alone. There is one darker tone (E57) and nothing to blend with it. If you don't blend your skins or shade then you can ignore this review, but I personally don't like my characters to have flat, one dimensional looking skin with no natural shadows. I guess the colors chosen for this set are also like a starter set so you can can color more than skin, so if you're new to Copics this is a nice set to start out with.
I've come to realize sometimes it's better to just buy your own choosing of colors if you're looking for something specific.
E000, E00 - Pale Skin (Pinkish)
E30, E41, E50, E51 - Light Skin (Ivory)
E11, E21, E53 - Medium Skin (Tan)
E13, E15, E33 - Dark Skin (Brown)
Are my personal favorites. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Assembles well and works as it should. Very happy with the assembly and overall operation of this easel. I love that it can lay flat for varnishing and with all the extensions, it could hold some huge pieces (though I'm not sure how steady it would be at the extremes. Assembly really does require two people, but was relatively straightforward. Some of the pictures are a bit small to decipher easily. What confused us at first until I looked at the pictures more closely is that when attaching the inside wood frame that will move up and down to the wood base, the knobs should have the black plastic knob on the outside, then the metal washer, then the frame and a wood washer on the other side, then the wood piece you're attaching and finally the metal bolt.
Outside: Black knob>gold metal washer>wood frame base>wood washer>wood frame inside>gold bolt :Inside
Hopefully that's clear - I'll update if this thing falls apart, but so far I'm very happy. Casters seem to work well, though my floor is super wonky and it's hard to tell. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Surprisingly wonderful. This little machine has vastly exceeded my expectations. I purchased this to use it to cut vinyl to make silk screens for glass work, but a far I've only used it to cut card stock. The software is available from the silhouette website, so I was able to try it before I bought the machine. The included software can import tiff, gif, jpg... And it is simple to use the trace function to create cut schemes from those file types. There are software upgrades available to simplify the import of vector files, and add additional designer functionality, but the basic included functionality is a great launch pad.
Included in the package is a DVD of a very short how to video, which is enough to get you started, and the documentation available from within the software tells you everything you need to know. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
These are the very best you can buy. These are the very best you can buy. They are not alcohol markers like Copics. These are watercolor markers with a real brush tip that makes them different than any other marker. They are meant to be used with watercolor paper and blend extremely well. I have used for about a month now and they have become my favorite coloring tool. You should not compare them with Copics because they are entirely different. You get a lot of grays and browns in the larger set so if you mainly do floral work or soft watercoloring you should buy a set of 24 which is a good starting set and then pick out individual ones to complement your style of coloring. A couple of browns and grays work for me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Amazing, with its flaws. I was pretty excited that cricut gives you a card to create with all the supplies so you can jump right it. Dont get me wrong, its only enough for one card, but still, you get to see how simple some things can be. I have been using it since December 26, but really with last night being the first time I had a job set ahead of me to do.
My bestie was in town and wanted to make some whale things for her friends baby shower coming up. In 8 hours of being a total beginning feel fairly confident I can create quite a bit just at the level I am at now. So here are some pros and cons as well as tips.
TIPS: attach is EVERYTHING! I kept creating all the perfectly laid out mats only to make it and the shapes end up wherever they want. Im sure its to consolidate your product, but sometimes I need my layout to remain intact. So highlight what you want to stay the same and select attach. Later you can detach say if you have a cutout that may have 3/4 components to it but you just need to duplicate or remove one of the components.
Ex: we made a whale, that had writing as well as an eye cutout that we added. Separately these are 3 parts, but when you attach you move them all as a whole! I cant make anything without using attach. I also used attach instead of slice I still got the cutout I wanted, ex, we made whale EOS lipgloss holders and so I dragged a circle 1.5 over the whale and attached and now the whale was cutout as well as the circles inside. IF you had not attached them, the machine will cut out whales, then circles, and not in the same place. Thats prob a tip that took me several hours to research. Also, make sure whatever you are cutting, you set the X/ Y axis to 0.5/0.5 bc cricut will not cut within that border. So if you're like me and try to set everything to the top left corner, you will be cutting off 1/2 on each side left and top. Last small piece of advice. I first purchased single sheets of card stock at Michaels to play around with my machine. Instead I shouldve purchased the 110 lb card stock from Michaels that comes in a variety book. Prices ranging from $5-$20 but I think you can use a coupon on them.
PROS: although I was frustrated a bit with the software and how different the iPhone app seemed in comparison to the cricut app on my Mac maptop, I will say we made quite a variety of things with a learning curve of about 3 hours. Id say after 3 hours we no longer needed to use tester paper. Im pretty happy with that considering Ive heard alternative brands are much more difficult to learn to operate. I really like the detail and once you get up and going, ease of use is pretty simple.
CONS: While I love my machine and have no intent of taking it back, I felt there are some serious design flaws for a $200 machine, thus giving it 4/5 stars. First, I felt the need to hold the paper while pushing the cricut symbol go button. It seems very unreliable and although you already loaded your material (Ive only been working with card stock and paper). I would say anywhere from 1 out of 5-10 pages of the same canvas ended up crooked/ or unusable. That to me is a lot of wasted product if someone is using this for a business. I am not, so Im not as thrifty with my pages, but I would like to be at some point. Another flaw in the loading/ cutting area is there should have a drop down in the back so that when it gets close to the bottom of the paper to cut you don't crunch it in the back by setting your machine too close to the wall, yeah that happens. Last complaint is that although we used the same 3 canvases over and over for our projects, each upload takes about a minute or two. The app on iPhone has a longer initial transfer time but it seems as though if you're repeating the project, that the subsequent ones start much faster only on the app. Another thing related to using my laptop is it went to sleep mode and mid project it stopped. So is there not any amount of memory at all on this thing?!
Anyway, I had tons of fun coming up with some super creative baby shower decor for my friend and just in this one project we saved money on what she wouldve spent on an etsy order. Will upload photos later. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Better then the 12 set. I like this 18 piece acrylic paint set a lot (more the the 12 piece st i also ordered.). It is a nicely organized set that comes in a presentable box. On the inside of the lid it illustrated different color combos that, when mixed, will give you a wider range or colors to work with (same as the 12 peice set). The diagram was really helpful, especially if you were to give this to someone who was new to painting or not use to it. The caps were easy to take off and put back on. The paint was also fairly easy to squeeze out of the tube as well. (Most of the colors are the same that are in the 12 piece set but it has a few more added (since there are 6 extra colors).
All the paints are solid unless indicated on the diagram (like some are meant to be opaque and a couple more sheer). They are easy to use i think regardless of age .
I would order this set again over the 12 piece just because i like the extra colors and having a variety. Even though you could always mix colors to get the extra ones that come in the set, i fell that it is easier to just have them in a tube. I would highly recommend this to practically everyone It really is a nice little 18 piece set overall. The only way this could be better is if the company sold gift sets; where you could purchase a brush, paints and a mixing palette all in one shot. Though around the holidays i'll probably order more and make my own gift sets for the artists in my family!
I hope my review helped someone- if it did please hit the 'yes' button below.
Also Please note; that i received this product for free or at a discount in order to give an unbiased review. In no way has my honest opinion been changed due to the amount i paid for this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
BOY!!!!! Have I changed my mind....NICE pencils. These arrived over the weekend and I have had some time to try them out and there is only 2 good things I can say so far....... they put down a lot of color without much effort and the range of colors are absolutely beautiful!!!! Now my issues with them....I cannot erase them...I prefer erasable colored pencils sometimes....espically when coloring the postcards (re: Lost Ocean) I used cheap pencils to color the postcards because you have to sharpen often. My second problem is the keep breaking as I am trying to sharpen them...or they even seem like the colors are already broken...so they are very fragile. I am going to attempt to bake them. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, lay tin foil on large cookie sheet let "cook" for maybe 10 minutes then turn off the oven and let sit over night before moving ****CAUTION...I HAVE NOT TRIED THIS SO I HAVE NO IDEA IF THEY MAY CATCH ON FIRE, BURN OR PUT OUT ANY FUMES OR DO ANY OTHER HARMFUL THING SO I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RESULTS YOU MAY HAVE. I ONLY SHARE THIS BECAUSE IT MAKES SENSE TO ME IT MAY WORK TO HEAL THE CORES IN THE PENCIL****** If can get back on I will try to remember to publish my results. I intend to do the same with my Prismacolor Premier pencils.
I want to add to this...the seller sent me another set via USPS. I did sharpen a few to ultra sharp points.....they sharpened nicely....so I assume it was the way the first set was shipped? This is beyond the sellers control. I still intend to try to cook the first set to see if I can get the cores to heal. The thing I LOVE about this set is how many colors there are.....so close in range you can get perfect mixes. Thank you very much seller for replacing the first set!!!!!! Okay I know the man who sells these pencils wants an honest opinion. This started out with me objecting the not so biased review....so here are my real thoughts. I just got done going thru all 240 pencils in the 2 sets. Out of all I had to sharpen maybe 18 or so. Some of the pencils are not sharpened enough but it is no big deal. While I was re-sharpening them I found 1 more that is breaking every time I sharpen....that makes a total of 2. So my plans are to also go thru my Prismacolor Premiers to see which of them need to also be cooked. I want to do this all at one time because I think there may be fumes when I do. Also out of 240 of these pencils I found 1 that was split down the length of the wood. I tossed it in the trash. These pencils are very inexpensive so it was no biggie. I would be very careful not to drop them....the cores are fragile....just as the much more expensive Prismacolors are. What I LOVE about these pencils....honestly I was very happy to find out there was problems with only 3 of the pencils because the color range on these is FABULOUS!!!!! I have never seen a set with such a good range. Honestly I do wish the manufacturer of a very expensive set would expand their range. Now while they are impossible to erase the color goes down BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I actually prefer these over my Prismacolor. The don't lie down a thick layer of wax as the Prismacolor tend to. These pencils can be difficult to blend but the Prismacolor colorless blender pencil does help. Also right now I am on a postcard kick.....coloring far more postcards now. When you color the post cards you have to sharpen often. I have no problem having to sharpen them because of their low price. I refuse to use any expensive pencils on the post cards. These pencils are not named or numbered for color. That does not matter to me. I keep a sheet of printer paper on my clipboard behind what I am.working on to check color and test blends. I was making charts and realized it was a waste of time. In the future I think the only thing I will chart is watercolors (not watercolor pencils). I have to say all in all I am VERY happy with these pencils!!!!! They are a fabulous bargain....you just have to treat them carefully...but you also have to do that with Prismacolor and the cost appx 4 times as much. So in the end I can honestly say I take back my original negative remarks and at this price I may buy 1 or 2 more sets of these in the near future to put away to use as replacements....keep in mind I have at least 10 or 12 other sets of inexpensive pencils (I have been buying allot of inexpensive sets) and these pencils are near the top along with 1 more set. Should you buy these YES!!! After I get the 2 pencils cooked I will report how that went and I will also be adding a link to an excellent pencil sharpener when I get on my laptop. The $6 sharpener pays for its self in about an hour of coloring....it does not eat away as much of the casing of the pencil.******** More comments.... When the man who sells these seen how unhappy I was he was kind enough to send me another set. I have to say I jumped too quickly to give a negative review. I am a professional artist (acrylic painter) and know from experience you usually get what you pay for with art supplies. The chemicals used to make pigments can be very expensive...and that is why you will see lets say a tiny tube of oil or watercolor paint and the price seems outrageous....but usually you are paying for what you get. I have to say these pencils are an exception to that rule!!!!! I mentioned earlier they don't erase...I was wrong. I think I did not do a fair test. I used a dk plum and a dk red pencil to test erasing them. Now I have been working with these pencils all night (about 9 hours) on a piece and I am sooooo pleased!!!!! Yes most of these will erase....that is important to me so I am very glad I was wrong the first time around. Some of the pencils are harder then others....it seems maybe the light colors are harder....but that's not 100% true. I know I used a yellow that went on the paper beautifully. I will have this peice done tonight or tomorrow so as soon as I am I will post a pic here. It is a floral peice and the colors are just fantastic!!!!! I tend to be very heavy handed and I have to force myself to lighten up. I can't say these pencils break any more then any other pencil., I can say they have allot of pigment for inexpensive pencils. Yeah....some of the cases do crack and some of the corres are fragile. I still have not gotten to bake the pencils yet. I have to wait till I have the air conditioning off because I am sure there will be some fumes. I LOVE how many colors there are....it means less blending...oh and speaking of blending they do blend nicely. I either use the lighter of the colors I'm working with or use my Prismacolor colorless blender. Both work just fine. I have allot of brands of pencils from the very inexpensive $2 pencils I got at Walmart to the Faber Castell Polychromos. All the pencils are different and I do believe they all have their place. IMHO these pencils are good for large pages. I have really fallen in love with coloring post cards. Since they are so small the pencils have to be sharpened allot. The price on these pencils allows you to do that without burning thru a $4 pencil in one day. Also most of them sharpen very well. As with any colored pencils you have to be careful not to torque the pencil while in the sharpener. The only thing I can complain about and this is not a big thing is they have no names or numbers. I stopped making color charts. I found it to be a waste of time. I use a piece of scrap paper behind the page I am working on and that way I can test my pencil on that to make sure i have the right color and to see if the blend is going to work well. So Yeah when I got some cash I am going to order a few more sets of these and stash them away,I do have a sharpener I recomend...this will save your pencils and mine paid for itself the first day I had it...it is called "Koh-I-Noor Pencil Sharpener 3-length sharpener" and is sold on Amazon. Anyhow I am VERY, VERY happy with these pencils!!!!!! I had to add this pic. I worked on this for 1 1/2 days. I HATE it...but it's only because it's overwhelming me...my fault. I have to learn to have a lighter hand....but I had to show y'all how much color these pencils can lay down. I had few problems with breaking the core so I was not bearing down that hard. I hope this helps you decide if you want these pencils. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Decent starter alcohol-based markers if you're strapped for cash. I got these to compare with the Copic sketch skintones I already had. While they are advertised as nearly identical, that's not exactly the case. I included a sheet with some swatches of these two and another brand I've tried. NOTE: The colors do NOT look this way in real life, I had to change the contrast because all the swatches kept my scanner from properly letting the lighter colors show up. The difference in values should be apparent though.
You can see that the Noble set has some pretty different colors from Copic, and doesn't get nearly as dark as the Copics. If you're trying to do darker skintones that'll definitely be an issue. The Noble letter-number codes to indicate color also make no sense, and the cap colors don't match well at all. Speaking of the caps, they're pretty cheap and I accidentally removed the caps several times while trying to use them. Then there are minor issues like spelling errors and the ink feeling like it will chip later, but those don't bother me so much. Also, note that the ink bleeds more than either of the others. All alcohol ink will bleed, but these did noticeably more.
For positives, there's the price. I got them on sale, but at full price you pay like half what the Copic sketch set will run you (and it comes with an additional color and a blender marker). They are refillable and the nibs are replaceable according to the makers, but I haven't got to the point that I need to do that for any yet. You could potentially refill these with Copic ink if it suits you, but your markers will look different. They have a brush that's a pretty good size. See photos attached. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Please do not buy. This item is yellow - red - and orange! If i could give zero or negative i would! The description is misleading and is not true to what they are selling. Our colors are salmon pink and apple green (pink and green). Unlike some sororities we do not use random colors in our paraphernalia. Having the yellow, orange, and red is not true to your description and I quote word for word ....
"Show off your AKA pride with a colorful Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Floral Greek Letter Sticker from Greek Gear. The design features a beautiful floral print with flowers in shades of pink and green to match the sororitys official colors"
This in no way matches our colors and is false advertising. I hope they will redesign this pretty idea of a decal or change the description to match what they are selling. I just kept it because I didn't want to pay to return it and just ticked off at the whole situation. The picture is what it is and it's not Pink and Green. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
An Amazing Sharpener. I'm always looking a good pencil sharpener that will last. When I got this pencil sharpener, I was pleasantly surprised to see how sturdy this one is. This sharpener also comes with the option to sharpen your pencil into a fine point or a broad point. I like having this option for when I want to shade or do fine details in my work.
However, I did have to look up how to open the sharpener, and the first time I opened it, it was hard to get the top. Also, the plastic bit that says Prismacolor on it that you have to slide off first to empty the sharpener can be difficult to get back on.
Overall, I love having this pencil sharpener. It works well both for colored pencils and grafite pencils. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Handles Soft & Hard Coloring Well. I purchased the Solabela Set of 48 colored pencils for my 12 and 10 year old children to use in their adult coloring books.
The quality is decent however be mindful over sharpening as they will break. The transfer of color to paper has been wonderful and they keep a nice point for those smaller areas when needed.
My kids color hard, I color soft and neither of us had had the pencils break while coloring. There are colors that are close in shade to each other however there have been no duplicate colors. I recommend testing the color first before coloring as the ends are not always true to the transfer of color.
All in all, we are happy with this set of colored pencils. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Solid and reliable ink. I wanted to see what the fuss was about regarding this ink. I became interested in bottled inks for my fountain pens as I grew tired of hunting down and constantly replacing cartridges. I also wanted to explore more options regarding ink colors. I decided to use this one in my Parker 45 which I had just recently fitted with an extra-fine nib. The Parker is more of a daily writer than my Lamy Studio which I still use almost as often. The shade of black isn't as dark as I would've imagined or liked, but it's still a good ink regardless. It flows well in my 45 even with the finer point and I can vouch for the bulletproof label as I tested it out on my journal pages. It may look better with a broader nib so I'll have to see how that pans out in another writing test. I am satisfied with Noodler's and I like that they fill it to the brim so you really get your money's worth. Do be careful when opening it though. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Dissapointed.... this headline is pretty darn misleading. I have been looking for a nice and colorful wizard of oz decal for my daughter.. ive looked everywhere but just couldn't find one I thought she would like... options are few for whatever reason (you would think there would be more bc this movie is such a classic)
Anyway, I found these stickers that claim in the headline to be 4 inches by 2 inches.
We thought we would receive the following stickers: dorothy, toto, scarecrow, tinman, lion, glinda and wicked witch
We thought they would vary in size, but be somewhere around 4x2 inches each... bc that is what it says in the headline.
In reality this is a sheet of regular tiny stickers. Each character sticker is about half the length of my pinky and toto cold easily be used as a fingernail decoration. For $3.50 this is a ripoff. You can get 500 stickers of the same size for 1 or 2 dollars.
I'm disappointed to say the least... I really should have read the specifics, but I really didn't think that was necessary bc these are just stickers afterall. And I have a hard time believing the seller did not intentionally word the headline that way, specifically to mislead the consumers... they could have easily wrote "sheet of stickers".. or "each sticker less than 1x1 inch... but they went out of their way to write 2x4 inches... there is nothing 4 inches about this.. not thenstickers, nor the sheet they come on. That's a crap thing to do and I will not be buying again from them, nor would I recommend this to anyone else... Thumbs down. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
commercial grade airbrush for your cakes. I've had my Airmaster for about 10yrs. it works great and continues to work great. The local bakery i worked at
also had this model and it got alot of use. The compressor is a little noisey but sit it on a mouse pad and its not so
bad plus it stops it vibrating around on the counter. the airbrush that comes with this is single action but you can use
it with any airbrush gun if you wanted to change it out. Its great that the pressure is adjustable so you can spray lighter
on buttercream iced cakes and not blow a hole in the icing. Be sure to run clean water through whenyou are putting it away
so its ready to use the next time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
good for first crayons. My son showed real interest in them when he was about 13 month. Not so much treating them as balls and throwing them around anymore. He could hold them tightly and pressed down on paper. (not too easy, I was surprised at its weight at first) The yellow is not showing too well on white paper without pressing them really hard (this is me talking, no chance on his part). But overall we both like them. Its shape, though sometimes enticing to be thrown/rolled around, does add fun. After a lot of throwing, the blue (of course the favorite one) broke into halves hence I am now on the hunt again. (this time around, he's almost 15 months, I'm going for "real" crayons, aka stick-shaped) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Just got this today. Only one quibble, not worth taking away a star. I just got this in the mail today and have started working with it. To be honest, I didn't expect too much from this for only $100, but I've been pleasantly surprised! I do a lot of iterative sketching and I can already see that this is excellent for that.
The light table is very lightweight and so far I haven't experienced it getting hot at all. It has a very, very slim profile (I've uploaded an image of a pen next to the edge to illustrate this). When I got it in the mail I was initially worried, because there was a spot in the box that looked a little caved in, but it's well-packed in a box inside a bigger box. It arrived in perfect condition.
It's very easy to use, you just plug it in and turn it on with the one button. My one complaint is that the cord supplied is extremely short, like, almost too short to use. I imagine 99% of people will have to use an extension cord with this (the cord is literally 24" long, so it won't even go to the ground off my work desk). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Vibrant colors, easy blending, great color variety, low crumbling. I had been using the $5 set of oil pastels from Walmart and these are 1000 times better!!! I have never used the expensive oil pastels that are recommended for artists, so I cannot compare. All I can say is: the crumbs are limited (only really happens when applying layers, and even those crumbs are minimal); the blending is great; the colors are vibrant; and the color selection is very good. I added photos of the 48 colors and a concept sketch.
For the price, I highly HIGHLY recommend these oil pastels! I really struggled to get into using oil pastels when I was using crappy quality, but with these, it's a joy!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
They are harder than most other watercolor pencils and sharpen to good points, vibrant enough on paper without ever using . Now these are a real surprise.
I bought them on recommendation of another reviewer and because they were so darn cheap. They arrived in a rubbishy, cheap cardboard box but who cares!
They are harder than most other watercolor pencils and sharpen to good points, vibrant enough on paper without ever using them as watercolor pencils, but when you do add water...ooh. Bright, clear, transparent washes. Be careful how you lay the dry pencil down press too hard and you will leave pencil lines under the wash. They blend well, dry or wet, and yet another good thing about them is that once they are dry you can layer to get new and interesting colors.
I have no idea whether they are light-fast or not. To be honest, at that price I couldn't care less. Plus, most of my work is done in art journals so it doesn't really matter. I can't recommend them enough. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
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