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It was really easy I used mostly black w/white fabric or White/tan with . I am not sure if this is for the Tumbler that Is about 6 1/2 or the one that is 4 1/2 I have both. the 6 1/2 came first and I have completed a quilt with it. It was really easy I used mostly black w/white fabric or White/tan with black fabric and a few Hot pinks for the heck of it. I could cut about 6 layers with ease and they all fit together with no squaring up. I noticed a quilt in a recent Quiltmaker Magazine using the larger tumbler that makes a Bow Tie quilt. It is on my list but I think I will use the smaller on and make a baby quilt. Have fun. There is also an even small Tumbler die also about 2 1/2 in I think. So if you like to work with this traditional shape some times called a Testaliation ( that most like spelled wrong) Have fun. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It looks like it has been used already and the color is . The colors that worked were bright and vibrant. My problem was with the brown marker( the reason I chose this pack). It looks like it has been used already and the color is almost black so it doesn't show up on a black chalkboard. All the other markers needed to be primed in order to get the ink onto the tip, but the brown tip was already primed and messy. The ink got all over my hands when I first opened it. Don't want to go through the hassle of returning them because the rest of the markers are new and bright. Guess I'll have to head to a craft store and see if I can find the brown I need. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Difficult to get an application that is both even and thick enough to glow for some projects. It does glow very well, in the jar as shown, but with the thinner application there would be painted on something, not as impressive.
I'm wanted to add glow to hair clips I am making. for my project, it is pasty and does not spread evenly, I experimented a lot, thinned of course it does not glow as well and is still uneven. I've tried a lot of methods to get an even application, thick enough to really glow... can not do
It probably works best on an absorbent surface... there seems to be more paste than glow.
I've used the powders in acrylic (nails, craft) glows beautifully, bright and solid, I hoped or something like that... I may try the oil base or will go back to trying methods of applying the powders and then sealing them.
and, even sealing the container carefully, it dried out rather quickly, so use it or lose it | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Run, Do Not Walk Away From This Compressor. I ordered this tank off of the manufaccturer's website. When it first arrived, all was well until I used it for a 30 minute stretch. When I stopped using it, it was spitting out more water than air! (In an air-conditioned room and with an empty moisture trap) I contacted the manufacturer and they sent me a replacement. This one functioned for 5 minutes (no, really) before ceasing to let air out. I fiddled with the regulator before I removed the airbrush and hose. Still no air. I pulled the purge pin on the side, and an almighty "woosh" of air followed. Seems this one is defective, too.
I was hoping to use airbrushing to get around a wound on my hand that makes me unable to use a bristle brush, but now I'm out hundreds of dollars in supplies thanks to this piece of junk. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Easily five stars. These are WONDERFUL crayons. They are the texture of a soft map pencil. They are large so they are perfect for my son's tiny hands. What was amazing was the first stroke of the crayon - the colors are vividly vibrant. In fact, whenever I color with my son, two years after purchasing these, they are my go-to tools. I'm an artist so the rich colors and smooth application really appeal to me. It has been very convenient for them to include the sharpener, since these are the only large writing/drawing tools we own I have not had to worry about finding one that fit and that also treated the pencils with care. The sharpener is not like most cheap hand pencil sharpeners that eat up your pencils - a simple twist of the pencil and it is sharp and ready to go. I would absolutely buy these again. They also make great gifts. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
3 Stamps + Stencils equal mixed media fun. I'm a papercrafter who dabbles in mixed media and this stamp and stencil set is pretty cool! They would be a great present for the budding mixed media artist as well as the veteran artist.
The cling rubber stamp is quality, detail image that screams artsy. An acrylic stamp handle/block is not included, but you can use one sized like the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Stampendous-SSH57-Jumbo-Perfectly-Clear-Handle/dp/B004N3CJ1S/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Stampendous SSH57 Jumbo Perfectly Clear Handle</a> or as Nathalie Kalbach will sometimes do, use it freehand for a partial distressed look.
The foam stamp is 2-sided, one a silhouette shape that matches the cling rubber stamp, the other side complements as a mirror shape with a lino-print style.
There is a grid stencil included that is sturdier than most plastic stencils so you can use it with pastes and get a great embossed look, or use it with sprays for a nice background pattern.
Use them separately or together, either way these are great quality stamps and stencil! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
get this product but sadly it was a huge disappointment. Its actually easier to do it the old . I was so excited to get this product but sadly it was a huge disappointment. Its actually easier to do it the old fashioned way than to use this.
Its quite time consuming by the time you've cut the three icing bags to fit in the nozzle. You have to ensure that the plastic doesnt cover the threads on the nozzle, else the coupler won't screw on and if you cut the whole too big, then you run the risk of the bag popping off as you squeeze. I tried using the guide line given in the video but found that made the hole to big. To make it work effectively you could only have a small amount of icing in each bag, otherwise squeezing it was quite hard . If your only icing 12 this is ok, but when doing 48/ 60 its a pain. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Where's the Texture. If I could give this 1/10th of a star I would. I am a metalsmith, I got these because they were on sale at Tuesday Morning,for $3. Looking at them, I thought I could use them on thin copper sheet. Sadly, I was wrong. I tried it on 30g copper sheet and it barely made any texture. I tried it on paper, same thing.
Part of the problem is the texture elements are shallow and I don't believe are made from hardened steel. Another problem is the weight of the heads-there isn't any. You NEED weight in your hammer head to do the work for you.
If you are looking for hammers for metal work don't bother with these. If you want to add texture to something really soft like polymer clay. Or give to the kids to play with-thats all its really good for sadly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice markers. I jumped at the opportunity to try out these markers! I love that there are so many; however, its weighted heavy in the greens, I'd love to see more of the reds/pinks. As soon as I opened the package, I was disappointed to be hit with a strong chemical smell. It wasn't as strong on future uses, but it's still there. I wouldn't think to call the package a carrier, tray, or holder of any kind. It's incredibly flimsy and I don't think it will last very long. It's great for shipping and storing before purchase but not for long term use.
I do LOVE that they are dual tip, a very fine point on one end, and a lovely brush tip on the other end. (I don't like that you can't pop the cap on the other side while in use, but that's a minir annoyance) the ink flowed nicely, I never needed to do test strokes to start them. They didn't bleed over the paper as you used them (I did have bleed through to the backside of the paper, but that blame is on the paper and not the markers). Overall, it was a nice set of markers!
I did receive this item complementary for testing and review purposes; all opinions are my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
great investment for the hobbyist or artist. I was not sure what the fuss was about but finally broke down and invested in a small set of Gelatos. I actually first purchases the Children's version from Faber-Castell which appear to be identical to the Gelatos which are targeted towards adults. (the main difference is the price - the children's set is much less expensive). I loved the children's set so much that I purchased this tropical set to add some more colors to my collection.
Gelatos are unlike any other medium I have used. I am a hobbyist, not a professional artist, but the Gelatos could be used by either. Gelatos can be used as a crayon or as a watercolor and have some similarities to an oil pastel crayon yet are still inherently different. The colors are vibrant, even when diluted.
I have used as a water color on stamped images or vintage prints but have also used just the crayon to color embellishments made from kraft paper or to add a bit of intense color to pieces that I am working on. These are truly versatile and can be used in countless ways. A lot of people seem to enjoy using these in mixed media artwork or art journaling.
I find that it helps to play around with the Gelatos and see which techniques come naturally to me and which ones need to be perfected with a bit of practice. There are some great tutorials on YouTube. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
CHELCBURGER. JUSTIN BIEBER 4x12 PREMIUM WALL DECAL
This product could have made a teenage girl very happy. I bought this product from CHELCBURGER on Feb. 8, 2013 and I was notified that this item had been shipped. Then 5 days later I was notified that they don't even have this product and they wanted to substitute it for something else unseen which I rejected. However even though they admitted they don't have this product they have not removed the listing as of Mar. 27, 2013. Anyone reading this should beware of buying this product from the seller CHELCBURGER. I'm sure this actual product is adorable that's why I placed the order. But as you can see from other customer reviews that was mistakenly posted here instead of their sellers profile, other consumers have had similar experiences. Unfortunately they didn't mention the name of their seller. Please be advised that I understand this is not where seller reviews are customarily posted I have done this intentionally to warn any potential customers of CHELCBURGER. I read the reviews before I placed my order and I wish I had received the warning that you are receiving now. If you want confirmation of this transaction read their feedback my review is there for your convenience. Also make note of any retaliatory responses to my feedback made after the date of this review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
No recommend to sign photographs. I bought a couple of pens to sign photos after do a little research and this is one of those pens. This is an alternative pen to the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sakura-1mm-Pen-Touch-Fine-Point-Markers-Gold-and-Silver-Metallic/dp/B00161W546/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Sakura 1mm Pen Touch Fine Point Markers, Gold and Silver Metallic</a>, which is one of the most recommended out there in photography's forum but unfortunately it don't work for me neither!. I tried to sign <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Canon-Photo-Paper-Plus-Semi-Gloss-4-x-6-Inches-50-Sheets-1686B014/dp/B000HZESHE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Canon Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss, 4 x 6 Inches, 50 Sheets (1686B014)</a> and <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Canon-Photo-Paper-Pro-Luster-8-5-X-11-50-Sheets/dp/B008CASNSQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Canon Photo Paper Pro Luster 8.5 X 11 - 50 Sheets</a> but after sign and let it dry the signature do not stay in the paper.
Even so this pen is good quality. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Many bright Colors spreading cheer with gel pens. colors are a very important thing to me. They have been my whole life. I loved multicolored pens. I was excited when I had the oprotubity to purchase these gel pens! A total of 100 pens in 50 different colors and several what I like to refer to as rare pens. I now own colors of pen I did not even know existed!
I have a range of colors, glitter pens and even swirl pens!
There are so many projects to do including writing sketching and coloring books for adults which the pens are perfect for since many adult coloring books have very small spaces.
I used to teach preschool and any time we did an art activity, no matter if the medium was paint, markets or even crayon I would end up with dirty hands. I have used the gel pens for a few days and I have not gotten ink on my hands at all!!!
In addition every single pen has a fair amount of ink in it and none of mine were exploded or cap less when arrived.
I love having two of every pen. This gives me the ability to have two of my favorites and to spread the fun of gel pens! I have given several pens to friends and they too are impressed with these pens!
I have used them ones real grades of paper from notebook type paper to artist sketch and watercolor paper.
While I was given a discount for writing an honest and open review of this product. I would pay for the pens at their regular price as well.
I highly recommend them!
Happy coloring or writing! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Such Vibrancy for a Good Deal. PROS: These colors are beautiful and very, very vibrant! There is a wonderful variety to choose from and if you dry these out and use them as pans, they'll last you forever. Most of the colors are nature shades, so if you do more realistic work- especially nature scenes- I would highly recommend these.
CONS: Some of the colors are quite opaque, but you can water them down if you'd like. Also- I don't think this is necessarily a con, but always make sure to swatch your colors first!! Many of them do not actually look like you might think.
The pallete I used for these is the InArt pallet with 51 wells. I have attached pictures of the paints as they came in the box, and also the way I chose to arrange them in my palette. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Design Space is super easy to learn and if you watch youtube videos . I have to admit, I was a little reluctant to buy and Explore at first. Mainly because you have to be connected to the internet for it to work. However after sitting back and watching and listening to other people, (mostly on Facebook), I decided I HAD to have this machine! I ordered it and it was here in two days as promised.
I didn't have any problem setting up my Explore and once that was done, I made the first project, a simple card. It took less than 5 minutes to have a completed project! Design Space is super easy to learn and if you watch youtube videos it is even easier!
I did have to call Cricut Support the following day to perform the firmware update, but it wasn't anything wrong with the machine. I just had to change one small setting in my computer. Customer Support is fantastic! I am super happy with my choice. I have kept my Expression 2 for those times when I may be at a crop or retreat that does not have internet, so I will still be able to cut the images I need. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Cranson 9x12 Universal Sketch Pad. I am a professional artist and usually purchase Strathmore products because the price is generally less for that brand, but I couldn't pass up the price for this Cranson sketch pad. The paper quality is excellent, true white color with a smooth finish which allows for easy erasing. Takes ink well without smudging or bleeding. Colored pencil blends easily but does not smudge. Paper is strong enough to resist impressions which can leave void lines in coloring when the original pencil lines are inked and removed. The spiral binding is well spaced and doesn't jam when turning the paper. Easy tear perforation line and easy to remove from spiral binding as well. I purchased the 9x12 size this time for easy carrying. When I need larger sketch pads, I will purchase the Cranson again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
No problem printing and using, pay attention to your printer settings. Okay so after reading the reviews of this product, I was worried - some people have said they had no problem printing on it, and others said that whatever they did, they could not get their printer to print correctly on the paper. Well, I have an HP Photosmart 7520 Inkjet printer, and I have been able to print perfect, tiny images onto this paper for cutting and sticking.
I definitely had to supervise the paper feed, because as you would expect, this product has a tendency to slip a little in the rollers, but one the printer had it and was printing, there was no problem.
There are no specific printing instructions which was bothersome, and I didn't find any help on their website either. I printed using the HP paper setting "specialty paper", normal print (not best or draft). I don't have or use a Silhouette product, but this was perfect for my clear sticker needs. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I had no idea that he had just bought a very nice, well known brand. 2014 Christmas gift for my son. I had no idea that he had just bought a very nice, well known brand, air brush costing almost twice as much as this one. This set on his shelf until a couple months ago. He told me, felt bad that he had never used it. So, he sparked it up.
Last week, he told me, Dad ... that air brush, the Badger Solar you got me for Christmas ... at first, wasn't sure ... used it for a week or so ... went back to the other one ... used it for 3 days ... then, back to the Solar. WoW Dad, what a difference ..
He told me, other than to spray cleaner through it, to be sure it does not clog, he has not touched the other air brush.
He swaps tips and such on the Solar and says he just loves it. He uses it to paint War Hammer Miniatures as well as other miniatures of that type. He tells me the control and fine detail that the Solar offers him is amazing. His miniatures have taken prizes for best paint and design in competition here in the Bay Area. He knows a thing or two about painting.
He has suggested this air brush to several of his friends and associates.
Guess it is a hit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love the machine...just wish you could print and cut using an Ipad. Absolutely love my Cricut Explore. It cuts great, and I love that you can take images off the computer and print and then cut (you just can't print off your ipad and then cut...doesn't have that ability ...if it did I would give it 5 stars.) I am so glad I upgraded from my Cricut Expression...this is so much easier to use. One of the great features is that you don't have to worry about the settings of pressure, speed etc...just set the dial to the type of paper and it takes all that guess work out of it. I did have to call customer service once and they were exceptionally great. Could not have been better to help me with the computer issue I was having with it (My laptop was the problem..not the cricut). Would highly recommen. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It's alright for certain types of media (but not for copics. I use gel pens, markers (both alcohol and water based), and colored pencils in my sketch books, and while this sketch book worked well for my gel pens and my colored pencils is feathered a lot when I used any type of marker (including lining pens that i've never had bleed or feather on me). I also found it a bit difficult to blend my markers when using this. My copic markers bled through the page (although i knew they would, so this is more of a warning for others). Over all I personally wouldn't purchase this again, because I use markers a lot, but if you're using a different form of media this may be the sketch book for you. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A useful die for birthday and graduation cards. I make and sell greeting cards to benefit our local library and have collected hundreds of different dies over the years. I have found that Die-Namics dies work with all major die-cutting tools on the market. They are a good size for A2 greeting cards (5.5" x 4.25") and cut very well on my Spellbinders Grand Calibur machine. I personally think they cut better than the Spellbinder dies. I have used at least one of my Die-Namics dies well over a hundred times and it still cuts sharply.
These party balloon dies can be used to decorate a variety of different A2 (5.5" x 4.25") greeting cards, including birthday and graduation cards (see customer image for a graduation card I made from one of these dies). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Elegant holder, but still need to improve. I learned calligraphy for several years and want to collect one set of calligraphy essentials. This brush holder is really attractive so I tried this one. This holder comes in four parts, but the parts are not match perfectly, so I tried a lot of methods to fix it. Actually the setup method is easy, but my parts are not that match. So finally my brush holder is not that stable. Otherwise the brush holder is elegant and useful. The pin is not that large, I can hang my brush on it easily. Besides, when I use the paper to clean it, I find the color will be fade, I mean I see the red color on the paper. Overall I think this brush holder is ok, but I really wish to got better one. Disclaimer: I received a sample product for review purposes. The Company/Seller did not influence in anyway how I rate this product. What I wrote in my review, whether good or bad, is voluntary and entirely my own with the intent of helping Amazon Customers make the right buying decision. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I felt like I was opening a rainbow. What could be more exciting than opening a set of 48 gel pens? I felt like I was opened a rainbow. My imagination is running wild with possibilities - adult coloring, note taking in training classes (or doodling if bored), New Years goals, mind mapping, journaling and more.
The tip of the pen rolls so smoothly across the page and the ink lays down beautifully. I have other gel pens and this really is a quality set with many colors I do not already have including the neon(s) and glitter pens. I will warn you - it's going to be hard to put them down once you have them in your hands.
If you have anyone that loves to draw or travels and cannot take their preferred artist tools with them this is a perfect solution. I purchased this product at a reduced price in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great compromise between the classical wooden palette and the more current grey palette paper. Great product. My classical painting teacher had me using the classical, oval, wooden palette that I ended up just setting on the table and using like my regular rectangle pad of Jack Richeson's grey paint mixing paper I have in my Masterson Sta-wet. And I ended up having to throw a bunch of paint away every time. The only real upside of the classical palettes is one can hold the paint right in front of them as they paint.
I found this through some amazon searches and bought it right away! AND it fits in my Masterson Sta-wet so I can take my paint home with me and not waste it! AND I can hold it. Win! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A Dream To Draw With. I absolutely adore Cretacolor products. Another set of various Cretacolor drawing products had two Monolith pencils included in it. I found them to be a dream to draw with and loved the results so I decided to buy this set.
The paper I use with them are Strathmore Drawing and Sketch 400 Series as well as Rising Stonehenge. They have a great tooth for working with these pencils. I love the effects I can get with the watercolor pencil and am anxious to buy more of those.
Having such a nice looking pencil extender is a real plus. I love pencil extenders to get as much use from my pencils as possible. Because these are woodless pencils I can shave or file them down when they're too short to use even with the extender to make graphite powder. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works On All Surfaces. I use these paint markers for a wide variety of things and they are quite versatile. They mark almost any surface with a thick distinct line. Paint is thick, similar to what you might apply with a brush, and drys in about 1 minute. It will typically not run at all and bleeds very little, even on cloth and unsealed stone/ceramic. It works on metal, plastic, cloth, rubber... and so on. I like to use these pens to mark my tools (prevent accidentally mixing them into someone else's toolbox) and they seem to even work on slightly greasy dirty surfaces. The paint can chip, and is removable with a razor blade or nail polish remover. The tip is thick and can make lines up to about 0.2 inches wide. Writing with letters shorter than 1/4 inch tall is difficult. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for painting balsa fishing bobbers. I use these on the tips of my balsa floats for fishing. Having multiple colors allows me to easily identify which bobber goes to which rod when fishing with multiple rods. They work extremely well, are water proof, and chip resistant when fully dry. Be sure to use a primer or flat white base coat to get the most vivid colors and best adhesion, especially when painting over a darker color. These are light colors and need to have a white base or lighter primer for best effect. I use http://www.amazon.com/MM-2oz-White-Primer-SG/dp/B008F7V4Y6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1429019863&sr=8-1&keywords=testors+2748 as it is a flat white base primer that allows the colors to be their brightest. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
AIT premium brand -- good quality, not flimsy, easily workable, great fine line work, smooth even flow of paint off brush. I have been looking for a top notch set of detail brushes for my acrylic and watercolor artwork. Since I tend to specialize in small detail work, as well as animals (e.g., their eye and fur detail) and small flower details , the best detail brushes are of the utmost importance.
To an artist these fine detail brushes (at a high, but yet still reasonable costs) is a delicate balance. That right combination is extremely hard to come by. So, I was glad when I found these AIT art premium brushes. AIT has different levels of brushes, and these brushes are from their premium Brand.
Handmade in Germany, this set contains 7 brushes (e.g., small rounds, liners and shader). The overall size (length of the brush is approximately 5 inches) is perfect for my painting requirements. Also in reference to my hand size, I found that these brushes helped to to increase my accuracy in drawing the fine lines. I did do a quick small acrylic drawing. I found, that of the brushes I used, these AIT brushes comprised a very nice set.
The brushes are not flimsy, and are easily workable (i.e., spring and nearly spontaneous snap) when working on the fine line work (such as whiskers, detail on fur highlights, or even eyelashes). The acrylic paint lies on the bristles, and provides a smooth and even flow while drawing these details. I should also note that the ferrules on the brushes are made from silver-nickel. As a result, there is no risk in rusting or even splitting. Problems all artists have had at one time or another. It is reported that these ferrules are also doubled crimped.
As far as the light washing that I did with the brushes I did use, I ran into no problems. They cleaned up very well and dried smooth. If I did not know any better, these brushes look brand new though I must admit that I used special care as I washed each brush individually.
Disclaimer: I received thia item at a discount in exchange for my personal review;
In summary, based on prior brands that I have tried and tossed, these AIT Premium Brand of detail brushes met and exceeded my expectations. I realize there is a one year guarantee. However, I would be surprised if I end up having to use this guarantee. Please note that my assumptions are based on a quick review on the majority (not all) of the brushes.
The only thing I can think of where I would engage the guarantee would be a catastrophic failure (as if the ferrules were to come loose, and / or significant loss of the bristles.
These AIT Permium Brand detail brushes are a quality product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Vivid colors, writes smooth & washes easily! Whats not to like. My favorite thing about these is how vivid the colors are. I decorated our sliding glass door for my daughters birthday with an ocean theme and it came out amazing! Just enough light shines through for a stained glass look.
When writing it dries fairly fast, which helps with smudging. The most surprising thing i noticed was there was no dripping at all. Being that the chalk is in somewhat of a paint form, this surprised me.
It does take a little bit to get each marker started, buy shaking and pushing the tip in to get the color flowing. It wasn't hard though.
When we were done i just cleaned it away with a little water on a paper towel. I won't mind letting the kids play around with them, now that I know how easily it cleans off of windows.
I haven't had a chance to use it on an actual chalkboard yet, but we have a wall chalkboard cling and it worked fine on that. You do need water to wipe it though. A chalk eraser will not work. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
have gotten used the machine but I was very disappointed in the size of it. I have gotten used the machine but I was very disappointed in the size of it! I almost returned it but then thought of the shipping charges and decided to stick it out. It does what its meant for but if you want to do a big shirt... good luck! The size of the actual heat press mat is about 8-1/2x11!! I do love the swivel design and I have used the hat heat press and that works great. I just wish they were a little more descriptive on the size of the heat mat, not the machine its self. They have it advertised as a 12x15... LIES!! Works for small stuff but nothing bigger... buyer beware! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
this table is AMAZING! It was MUCH sturdier than anticipated. After reading all the negative reviews, I was skeptical about buying this table, but since I found one listed at a low price, I went ahead and got it, thinking: "I don't have to loose much if it doesn't work out." When it arrived, I realize that I did not have the skills to assemble it well, so I asked a furniture upholster to assemble it for me. It took him well under two hours. He did point out that one of the parts was slightly dinged.
When assembled by someone who really knows what they are doing, this table is AMAZING! It was MUCH sturdier than anticipated. It does NOT wobble in any way. It does NOT feel flimsey. It is HEAVY and does NOT slide around on the floor of the studio. It does NOT feel overdesigned and the swivel mechanism works well.
I bought it because I use it as light table, and need a clear, large surface, unobstructed by support bars. In the picture you can see that the glass surface is not braced on the underside, and this is what I was looking for.
Once assembled by a professional, this table exceeded expectations.
I would recommend this product if you have access to someone experienced in assembling IKEA-type furniture, who has developed a knack for putting this kind of things together so nothing wobbles and all the joints are level and tight, who is used to identifying the different sizes of washers and screws, and can deal with any slightly bent or dinged components. Perhaps you are one of these people yourself.
The result is FANTASTIC, and feels worth much more than what I paid for it. Great design, great heft, great stability, glass arrived in perfect condition and no parts were missing. No need for any additional gluing of anything. Perfect. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
My new favorite type of vinyl. I am a newfound crafter. I have a Silhouette Cameo, and am almost out of my first set of vinyl. This came at a great price, so I decided to try it. I do the paint method, which is my favorite, so I usually like cheaper vinyl. I'm just now learning how to do other things with the vinyl. I decided to vinyl our Yeti Tumblers. HOWEVER, don't let the price make you think that this vinyl is of cheap quality. It is so much better quality than I expected. It is glossy, and the adhesive is incredible. I am so happy with this. It is 12X12, and the variety of colors is exactly what I wanted. The vinyl has held up to the dishwasher (which is what most vinyl recommends to keep away from, but I just wanted to try it out.)
To recap, the description up above says:
*Great for creative multicolor designs - assorted pack of bright and vivid colors that combine well
*Ready to cut, convenient size - 3.0 mil 12"x12" flat vinyl sheets fit all popular desktop cutters
*Easy to weed and peel self-adhesive vinyl - even intricate designs are easy with little practice
*Appreciate your designs longer - strong permanent glue holds for years indoors and outdoors
*Try and experiment worry-free - 36 sheets in 12 colors allow a lot of creative freedom
I agree with everything it says. Very colorful, perfect sizing for my cameo, very easy to weed and peel, holds up great, and easy to experiment with
Disclaimer: I have received a discounted rate in exchange for providing my honest review but my opinion is solely my own. All thoughts above reflect my honest and unbiased opinion. If I find any feature of this product less than satisfactory, I will not withhold it in my review. I just want to say this upfront because as a buyer, whenever I see this disclaimer at the end of a review, I tend to dismiss it and assume that the review is biased. I am not affiliated with this company or any of their products, in any way. Rest assured that my reviews honestly address my experience with a product, whether good or bad. Receiving this product at a discounted price has not affected my opinion or review of this product. I have not been coached or asked to provide positive feedback, nor have I received any compensation or incentive from the company for this review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR part 255 "guides concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Markers. After getting back into coloring over the past summer; and going several Facebook groups about adult coloring; I have asked a lot of questions on what is a better medium to use in the adult coloring books and of course there is some mixed reviews or preferences; but I am very pleased with my purchase and I haven't had any problems with it. It all depends on the quality of the paper, thickness, and if the coloring book is single sides or double sided if I would trust markers in it. These so far I haven't had any problems on single sided coloring books with these; double sided; I would trust them though; like in Johanna's books the Secret Garden and her other books. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Don't do this to yourself. Just don't do it.
The paints aren't labeled at all, and every paint color itself appears white under regular light, both in the packaging in full, and when put to paper. It dries milky and not 100% opaque, but one layer isn't enough for it to show under UV light. You end up having to put on layer after layer after layer for it to even remotely show up under UV, and by that point you end up having streaks of white splooge on your print. Doesn't work at all, especially if you're trying to layer some blacklight ink on top of a finished color print, and the cases of it are so small and you're given so little ink that you will not have enough to make anything show strong enough under blacklight. You might not have that issue though, if you end up getting two or three of the same color as I did. Not even a full set of colors.
Don't do this to yourself. You deserve better. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Must Have Tool. I don't know how I ever crafted hand made items before adding this item to my tool box. It is very strong and has an incredibly sharp point (comes with a protective cap). Love the durable wood handle.
This tool has so many uses. I have used it when adding straps to handbags, used it when bookbinding, attaching soles to slippers, adding crochet borders to thick fabrics or cardboard, making many Christmas ornaments, among other tasks... It is very versatile.
It will puncture so many materials, from wood to leather to fabric to paper. Just take proper safety precautions when using it.
I do use the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Clover-Tapered-Tailor-s-Awl/dp/B003SNJ43K/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Clover Tapered Tailor's Awl</a> a bit more than the straight awl, though. It's better at forming a hole gradually.
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UPDATE 2015: After 2 years of use it is still as sharp and strong as ever! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Gorgeous. I love these kits! I may not be the best engraver, and I may not produce the best, most perfect, pristine results, but I really love doing them. They are not too difficult, but if you have a bit of a hand tremor, it can be difficult to get the lines correct, as you can see in my photo. However, I loved doing this one, it was very zen to my brain - took all the stress away from so many days, and actually made me a little proud when I saw the results! Unfortunately the quality of the engraving tool that you receive in these packages will vary. The one included with this Elephant was perfect, but the ones I have received in other kits by this same company have cut too deep and made too many unclean lines. I would recommend this to anyone who is stressed and needs a brain break. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A nice, light-weight, small and simple, knock-around easel and store box. This is a well-designed, simple, little carry-along easel. It is made of pine, not bamboo, so it is a very light weight. The drawer has several nice-size compartments. The hinges are tiny, but seem durable enough and they are set with screws not little brads that can slide right out. There are also little closures on both the drawer and the lift-up easel. Handle is sturdy, too.
This is not a sophisticated set up here, and the pieces are put together okay, but it's not a finely-wrought, tightly constructed piece. It is not meant to be, and the nice price does not suggest that it would be. It is soft, light-weight, raw pine; meant to get nicked up and colored up. So, don't expect perfection--and you won't be disappointed.
I like the angle of the four positions. They seem to be just right. And the box drawer lifts the easel off the table top.
Giving a gift? Combined with a good set of pastels, or some nice brushes, etc., this would be a nice set-up.
*I received a sample product from Solabela. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
great when used correctly, but the fabric blade is even better. I am just finishing up a huge project for a friend's wedding. I am making 25-four sided luminaries with a lid. Each box takes 5 sheets of paper with each of the 4 sides having an identical, intricate lace pattern (made from the "card lace center" from Silhouette online store) It has taken me 3 blades to get through the first 8, but only 1 for the last 17. I used Hobby lobby textured cardstock (I do not recommend this paper)finially settling on speed 1, depth 6.
Things I learned about the blades.
slower is better for intricate patterns
the fabric blades (which the silhouette website says are the same blade, diff. color so you can use one with paper, one with fabric) are much better becuase the very tip of the white cap twists off to in order to remove paper particles. This is a much needed adjustment to the blade. Once I started using these blades instead of the black blades, they last longer because the blade flows better from lack of paper, PLUS you don't damage the blade trying... Read more | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Lovely, but a little small. I usually love SB products, but I found these tree dies to be just a little too small for my taste, especially for my greeting cards. They cut and nest well, they simply weren't as large as I had hoped. The largest was only about 2 x 3, imho, just too small to be the focal point of a 5 x 7 or 6 x 6 card, two of my fave sizes for cards. If you use the smallest as a corner or just added 3D decorations, I think they'd work better... or if you are making gift tags, these sizes would work wonderfully.
Per the package description these are the sizes:
Approximate sizes: 1: 3/8 x 1/2" 2: 5/8 x 1" 3: 1 1/8 x 1 5/8" 4: 1 5/8 x 3" 5: 2 1/4 x 3 3/8" | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Ingenious. When I got my car, it came with aftermarket satin black rims. I love them to death, but they did have some slight curb rash ...of which I may have made worse at some point while attempting to parallel park. Maybe. Anyway, I honestly wasn't sure what kind of touch-up paint I should get since I've never had black rims before. I ran across this with a simple search on here and I'm honestly so glad I did. It's seriously ingenious: it allows a steady, small amount and flow of paint with its pen-like design that makes it perfect to touching up any wheel damage. While you of course can still see the damage when your face is right on the wheels, it is otherwise invisible from any reasonable amount of distance. Needless to say, I'll be using this for as long as I have my black rims. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Tabletop Art Studio Great for Many Activities. Faber-Castell Tabletop Art Studio is fabulous! It is nice and sturdy, all wood, including the hinges on the sides that keeps it open. It has strong magnetic closures that keep the easel shut when you are done using it.
It has a sturdy carrying handle. The size is perfect for the classroom as a center for art or learning center using whiteboard, chalkboard, or magnets. It is also a nice size so a teacher can use it at a reading group table for a lesson.
The art supplies fit inside the easel, but I'd suggest putting the art supplies in a Ziploc baggie or zippered pencil case so that the pastels, paints, etc... don't rub off on the nice wooden interior.
The inside is nice because it can hold blank paper for kids to use for their art projects. It comes with a cute little matching wooden eraser for the chalkboard. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Item is damaged, not worth what I paid. UPDATE:
One of my pieces arrived broken. My number 2 was WRITTEN WITH SHARPIE on the top block. I didn't get a zero stamp, just another lower case o.
I was really excited to get a 72 piece wooden stamp set in a wooden box for under 11 dollars. I know you get what you pay for, but this is ridiculous.
My box is damaged and looks used. It is scuffed up on all the edges. There are two extra holes where they started putting a hinge in the wrong place. All of the screws were put in at an angle, so they stick out.
The stamps stick together horribly. I pulled up one and six lifted out. If I could get a refund, I would. I didn't pay for a dated item, but that's what I got. You also can't press the stamp down without getting all four corners on the paper as well. My fiance suggested cutting them, but I shouldn't have to do that. I should've just been given a working, non damaged product. Currently working on getting a refund. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Getting the VYCO Board Cover Flat. This is the third VYCO Board Cover, for three different drawing tables, in more than 20 years. In years past I have attached it to melamine top tables using the same technique I used for my current glass top table. I really like this cover, It is easy to clean, just enough softness under the pressure of a pencil and the cream colored side does not interfere with color decisions. I always buy one that is slightly oversize so that I may trim it to ensure the T-Square has a flush contact with the edge of the table.
Here is how I attach it to the table top:
1. Take most of the curl out by making sure it is room temperature and reverse curling it enough times and for sufficient time. It took less than 30 minutes.
2. Clean your table top and ensure it is dry.
3. Place it upside down on the table and using 3M Repositionable 75 Adhesive Spray spray it according to the directions on the spray can.
4. Let the adhesive dry for 15 or so seconds.
5. Flip it over (a second person to help is welcome) and position it so that there is overhang to be trimmed.
6. Take a hair dryer and heat the board cover.
7. Take a brayer or solid rolling pin and starting at the center apply the hair dryer in front of the brayer and roll out on the diagonals to the corners and then alternating directions , center out, through the rest of the top.
8. Do this at least X2.
9. Remove hair dryer and continue rolling pattern for a few more passes.
10. Take a sharp craft knife and placing your palm on the top to keep it from moving trim the excess from the top. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
first cricut weeder at Michaels and it worked so great! I was originally using the silhouette brand weeder . ********** BUYER BEWARE *************
I bought my first cricut weeder at Michaels and it worked so great! I was originally using the silhouette brand weeder and it was okay but this one was amazing. I wanted to order more because I tend to leave them wherever I am not. I went on amazon to get them cheaper of course. I didn't notice anything by just looking at them but when I went to use them they didn't work the same. The points are as sharp and they easily slid off the vinyl. Recently I have been noticing some of the things I buy on Amazon aren't quite right. My Fiji Essie color for example was NOT Fiji and I know Fiji... Anyways. I compared the two I ordered to the one I bought at Michaels and sure enough!!! They are a weird tint of yellow compared to the real Cricut weeder. 100% KNOCKOFFS
Very sad to see Amazon accepting these faulty products.... Oh and the mini scissors are knock offs too but they work seemingly just as well as the originals. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A Little Machine That Does A Lot. I love my new Cricut Mini! Within minutes I had it set up and cutting out letters and shapes for a variety of scrapbooking and paper-crafting projects. The set-up instructions were clear, concise, and easy to use. This is the most user-friendly die-cutting machine I have ever worked with.
The Cricut Mini works great with my Mac and I love the digital design software and cartridge access. The Cricut Craft Room and easy image search make finding the perfect shape for my projects a breeze! The design tools are simple and easy to use, allowing for quick adjustments in image size, rotation, grouping, etc. It really couldn't be any easier to create with!
I also like the compact size of this sleek little machine. It doesn't take up much space in my craft room and is easy to travel with when creating away from home.
The detailed cutting is precise and intricate--such a time saver and much more exact than any hand-cut, or paper punched icon. As an avid scrapbooker, the ability to cut endless fonts and shapes in a variety of sizes, not to mention with any thickness of paper, is outstanding. The 8 1/2x12 inch cutting mat allows for larger cut images, perfect for banners, decorations, etc. I love having the ability to use and reuse the images on purchased cartridges, as opposed to costly one-time use alphabet stickers and novelty embellishments.
I was also impressed with the Cricut website and Facebook page. There are so many helpful tips, project ideas, and even weekly promotions for free images! Step by step instructions walk you through countless project tutorials. In addition to help links, video tutorials, and getting started instructions, there are also message boards and forums where questions and ideas can be shared.
Overall, I'm extremely impressed with the Cricut Mini and would highly recommend it to any scrapbooker, paper-crafter, teacher, or creative mom! It's a little machine with a lot of possibilities for all of my crafting needs. I can't wait to get started on my next project! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Decent cutter for the money. I needed to trim 4x6's photo paper and decided to purchase this. It's not bad.
-easy cutter replacement, haven't needed to yet.
-compact.
-has helpful grid and ruler. You wouldn't believe it, but I don't have rulers at home since I finished grade school.
cons:
the photo guides aka 4x6 are nice to have, but serve no purpose because it's difficult to use them as cutting guides. I feel that you would cut a letter sized paper into a big 4 inch strip and then realize you should have cut a 6x4. So at least the manufacturer should switch where the blade is/or flip the guides to make them more useful.
-they should have made it 5 inches long all around. It is 5 inches on the left side but it curves to 4.8 inches, so there is not 5 inch mark at the top ruler. A little frustrating. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Eh...disappointing. I have a couple of projects I was looking forward to doing using these pens for transfer. While the first 2 turned out pretty decently, the 3rd one did not as the pen begin to dry out. The first 2 projects were not big ones, small prints being transferred from paper onto wood about the 3x5 and a 5x7. I was sure to put the cap back on and tightly, but was disappointed to see that they would dry up that quickly. The other issue was that no where did I see in the product information before purchasing that some of the ingredients in the pen are banned in California as they have known cancer causing chemicals. REALLY?! That would have been nice to know beforehand, not after. All in the pen does what it says, just for me not enough. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Professional bliss. I love this texture medium along with all Liquitex glazes. This in particular makes a stucco finish and works very well even on metal crafts as I have used this in mix media artwork that was published. Its ph neutral and is not fumey; washes out easy if rinsed before it dries. Local stores are often out of stock so its great I can buy from Amazon for Liquitex. This is a professional product that conforms to the safety standards and I would never use a subsitute ( been happy with this particular product for over a decade on regular usage ) This makes an awesome dry brush effect when using 2 colors ; one as base tint and dry brush the stucco in opposing shade for the bumpy swirly texture to appear. This works best on a rigid surface vs. a flexible like canvas so it won't chip off. This also dries very fast within an hr to 2 hrs so use a disposable applicator like a foam brush as it will not wash out to re-use the utensil. I have used this product for over 12 years and cannot work without it; love this art stucco ! 5 stars ! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works great ..but need some proper knowledge and supplies. I didn't purchased this online, I got this in a physical store. This ink works the best with rough ink stones, but it doesn't work with smooth ones. I also purchased their ink stone. With the two, it doesn't reach my expectations of ink, which is a nice dark black ink, instead it always come out a gray color. (I am kind of impatient when it comes to grinding ink, I don't know if I need to grind it for longer) I was currently upgrading my calligraphy supplies, and I purchased a rougher and natural ink stone, and it worked, mostly. It kind of produced a black colored ink. I recommend it, but purchase a natural ink stone, or a ink stone with a rough surface. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Do not purchase. This heat press was a total waste of my hard earned money. I've only had it for about a year and a half. The wires started sparking and smoking after just one use. After my husband fixed that, it worked for about a month. Then the wires actually started on fire. My husband rewired it and that never happened again.
Then I started noticing metal shavings all over my table and shirts from the swing arm.
Now, I'm looking for a new heat press because none of my vinyl is adhering to my shirts or it's peeling off after a few washes, no matter how much I adjust the pressure or the heat. That makes for loss of business and angry customers! I personally wouldn't recommend this press to anyone!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Complete waste of money. I purchased the Heidi Swapp memory planner along with some additional accessories including this little pouch. The pouch is terrible and a waste of money. First of all the material is very thin. I doubt it will last very long.
I went to check out the goodies inside and found that some of them were taped to the inside. I pulled them out but the tape and glue was still on the inside of the bag. I struggled to get it out, wiping relentlessly and finally got a clean non-sticky surface bag.
I go to place this bag inside my binder and to my complete shock IT DOES NOT FIT. The rings on the binder do not match the pre-punched holes on this bag. What a waste of money. Save yourself the hassle and skip this purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Grainy and Frustrating. I used to work at an art supply store, so I tried several brands of watercolor paint. This was the first watercolor tube paint I tried, as I had previously only used cakes. Nothing I was painting was coming out the way I wanted them to. I was getting so frustrated with this stuff. It's got such large grains that is really hard to work with and some of the colors were not very lightfast, meaning that they fade easily.
I wouldn't recommend this to anyone, even if you are just a student or starting out. The frustration level is so high with these paints that you might give up painting completely.
Of course, Windsor and Newton is better, but there are some other good paints out there for less money. Utrecht's private label stuff is pretty good, as is DaVinci. my favorite best bargain watercolor was Liquitex watercolors, but they were soon discontinued after being released. I don't know why. That was really nice stuff. You can always water down Liquitex acrylics and use them as watercolors. Really, almost anything is better than this product.
I know some artists who like the results they get with this, so you mileage may vary. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
So very worth it. I also got my NeoLucida as part of the original Kickstarter campaign and love it. If you're wondering whether our not this is worth the investment, it is!! I enjoy drawing, but have always avoided drawing people or anything that had to be proportioned very specifically. This is a game-changer. The night I got it I took it to my brother's house where we were all gathering for the evening. I attached the NeoLucida to the cabinet, put a pot of flowers in front of it, and through the evening almost every stopped to add to a sketch of the flowers. It may take a minute or two to get the hang of it, but once you do it just gets easier and easier. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Easy to use and clean chalk. We've only been using these for a week, but so far they are great. I wrote on our glass window and plastic control panel of oven a week ago and they both wiped off easily and completely when I cleaned them today and redecorated. I stored them horizontally, as directed, but the chalk wrote a little on the light side. So, I tried shaking before using and that worked well. When using for the first time the instructions say to push the tip down for a few seconds, but it takes closer to a minute for the ink to fill the tip. Also, you need to be careful putting the lid on, or you could damage the tip. I damaged one, but it still works fine. Anyway, I like how easy these are to use and clean up. The chalk also rinses cleanly off hands. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great market set. I usually buy the Paper Mate Flair pens for drawing and writing and I came across this set on the Amazon website. I noticed that there were 36 colors many more than the paper mate set contains. I have just started using them but I love the quality. They have not skipped for me and I love having all the color choices when I am drawing or writing. I accidentally purchased two sets but since I am enjoying this set, I will give the second set to my kids to use for their school work projects. The quality of the product is great and I would definitely recommend these markers to anyone looking for lots of color choices and markers that will last. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Rustic Ridge Paper. I purchased the Rustic Ridge refill for evaluation purposes. I would like to get away from the expense of Moleskin sketchbooks if possible. Subjecting the paper to as much as it would encounter on a painting trip to Europe seems like a good way to do it. So far, I have used watercolor, gouache, paint pens, fountain pens with sepia and black inks, gel pens, watercolor and colored pencils. The primary problem any of these media presented was the paper buckles when wet. The media did not penetrate the paper however and the paper was fine after a couple of days. The only penetration that occurred was when I decided to change a red area in a gouache to violet. I did this with watercolor pencils and then burnished. I then had the red paint on the back of the page. Overall I liked the paper and find myself grabbing it instead of other sketch books. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
So far seems great for its purpose. So far seems great for its purpose. I personally prefer my vinyl to be a little less glossy but this was bought for a project for someone else and they are pleased, so I am too. It is nice to have a large roll for such a great price when you need a bigger size than the 12x18 seemingly standard cut you can get singles in. Even making a 12x24 cut it was easy to work with. I still have plenty left for other uses when someone else likes a glossy finish.
Edit: the first sticker I made has now been in place for about three months on a trailer exposed to the elements, and the vinyl has held up wonderfully. No peeling or fading at all, still looks like it was just applied. It is easy to work with. it cuts like a dream and weeds nicely. If I ever run out I will definitely be ordering this vinyl again! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent Quality and Variety of sizes. I received these brushes as part of a company promotion in exchange for me to use and give an unbiased review. These brushes are made of quality materials and comes with 15 different brushes with long handles. The work well for the serious painter to the crafter in your home. I've tested these on acrylic, waster based paint and even used them for chalkboard paint. They are easy to clean...just some soap and water and as I do with all my brushes I put a little hair conditioner (yes the kind you use on your own hair) to keep the bristles soft and pliable. They store away in the accompanying silk roll up brush case and take up little room when not in use. All in all these are fantastic set for anyone looking for a variety of brushes to keep on hand. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good pens, a few small problems. Most of the pens worked right out of the box. Most of the colors are vibrant, roll on easily and fill an area nicely. Some colors look identical until the ink dries on the page - then the subtle differences are visible to my eye. Only 3 of the 80 don't work very well: 1-3 (orange-yellow glitter), 1-14 (white glitter), 3-4 (pink milky?) (see attached photos for reference). The pens aren't labeled in any way, so I assigned a pen number to each one, and made a chart for each tray showing the color and pen number. For example, the left-most pen in the top tray is labeled "1-1" (tray 1, pen 1), the fourth pen from the left in the third tray is labeled "3-4", etc. I've attached photos of my labeling scheme, mostly so the company can take note of which pens didn't work well, in case it's an issue with that particular ink or that particular production line. I haven't colored anything fun yet, but I am looking forward to pulling out my mandala coloring book and getting started! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I wouldn't wish this machine on my worst enemy *ANGRY. This has been the WORST machine imaginable! I bought this machine in 2014 ... it is now 2017 ... I have finished MAYBE 3 full projects because this machine DOESN'T WORK. The software is 'okay' as it has an irritatingly long learning curve but the worst part about this machine is that it RARELY does what I want it to. The blades Silhouette sells to use with the machine do not make clean cuts. The registration marks aren't recognized. Now, as of today, it won't even cut it just keeps kicking me back to the 'retry registration'. What takes me minutes to do by hand takes me HOURS to do with the machine because it just doesn't do what it's supposed to. By the way I am pretty tech saavy so there is no excuse for the above happenings. This machine just plain and simple sucks and I def would NOT recommend it to anyone!!!!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
love it!!! xDD. i got then as my birthday gift :) shipped faster than i expected!
1.the smell isn't THAT bad. its not like those permanent markers out there. rather, it smells like the rubbing alcohol (probably because it alcohol-based)
2.i really like how it doesnt dry too fast :) i can color smoothly now~
3.comes in a neat nice case :D but i think the only bad part is that it isn't something you can carry around like your regular markers. even tho theres a case, think youll have to tape the cover onto the case because it comes out really fast...
4.the colors are so vivid :O i love it sooo much~~~
5.one tip is like a marker to color wide parts but the other is like a brush x) (this is my first time using a brush tip marker but for me, it wasn't that hard to get used to it.. maybe its because i used to do a lot of watercolor)
think im going to get myself the skin tone set since theres no skin tone in this set :3
but this markers are excellent!! (>.<)b might be a bit pricey but still worth it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Permanent marker set. I really like the feel of them so far. However, they bleed almost more than Sharpies. Which is saying something because Sharpies bleed through stuff like crazy.
This is heavier card like stock paper and it bleeds through that onto the other side quite well. I was hoping it'd be a bit less than that but oh well. If you are doing something that only uses one side of the paper and be sure to cover the other side. I'm sure these will work fine. They go on smooth and easy and are actually nice to use. I haven't really tried blending a whole lot just yet.
[Update] Two photos using the edge of my drawing paper.
So I decided not to keep this set. They are very smooth and wonderful in their own way but really shouldn't be labeled for art. I compared them to my Sharpies. Color wise they are exactly the same. However I would say that these bleed more than a Sharpie does. I did one smooth stroke with the brush tip side of the Pro Art Marker and two smooth strokes with a normal Sharpie. It turned out almost exactly the same but the sharpie had a little tiny bit less bleed on the other side of the paper and doesn't quite look as smooth. I would say these are amazing if you make lots of signs or have to make artwork on thick cardboard like material often. Since I tested this on my drawing paper. I apparently don't have anymore media paper right now but it is still a thicker paper. If I test this on printer paper I'm sure it'd go through two pieces of paper with ease if I used them normally.
So again it is my strong opinion these are not for normal media. (Normal papers) and they are labeled as permanent markers so I would never recommend these for children or kids. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
These chalk makers work great. They confuse my 2 year old a little. I wanted these chalk board markers because so my kids would stop getting chalk dust all over my house.
These chalk makers work great. They confuse my 2 year old a little. It takes them a few seconds to dry so he ends up smearing them on the chalk board while drawling. My 6 year old loves them and thinks they are great.
My only complaint is that if you let the pictures sit in the chalk board over night. Once you erase the picture you can still see a shadow of it in the background. But the kids love them. Also you need to use a wet rag to wipe it off or you won't get it off. This is our first experience with chalk markers.
Over all they are a great product.
I did get this product at a discount price in exchange for writing a review of my honest opinion. I do not gain anything for writing a good review and I would not lose anything by writing a bad review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
air brush setup for a few weeks and am pretty happy with the performance and the quality i only . i now have ben using this air brush setup for a few weeks and am pretty happy with the performance and the quality i only have 2 miner complaints the first is the brush set that is sent with it the bristles do not go to the end instead there is just mettle which makes them useless for cleaning the air brush with so i had to bend the end of the mettle on the biggest cleaning brush to make it usable to clean the paint cups with but have found that a regular small painting brush is best for cleaning the gun after use and cleaning the spray tip and only have had to use the supplied cleaning brushes to clean out the paint tube once
the second is the paints that come with it are good quality paint but they are transparent meaning that you can see through them so if you paint red then yellow you will see the red through the yellow after painting good for special effects bad for trying to actually paint a true color the only 2 colors that it comes with that are not transparent is white and black opaque meaning that you will have to purchase opaque paints because you will not be able to use the paints it comes with
the third complaint is it says it comes with painting instructions it does not it only comes with a paper guide that says to use the recommended painting mixtures and practices very disappointed about that as i am just starting to learn how to use a air brush so the best place to learn is to go to YouTube and find videos on airbrushing
another thing that i discovered is that you should only chose 1 type of air brush and get realy good with it as any one of the air brushes will do every thing that the others will do with practice this means you will not have to change techniques every time you change a air brush i have found the gravity feed air brush is the most versatile of all of them
if a newbie please go to YouTube and do some research on different types of air brushes and pumps before doing any purchases
another neat trick is that 2 of the air brushes have interchangeable parts so you can take parts of of one to customize the other don't think it is recommended but it works ? because i like to use the gravity feed brush but i find that i have to pull the trigger back quite a ways to get the paint to start but if i take the cover of the needle i can pull the needle back to the point of what i want to spray just by pressing the trigger so if you take the parts of of the other one you have a gravity feed that you can spray perfectly every time just by pressing the trigger and not having to miss place the cover or have the needle poke you when you are spraying pretty cool
you can't go wrong purchasing this system | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Careless shipping, damaged desk. I am giving this table one star, not for design, which I think is pretty good, not for quality, which is OK considering price, but for the careless shipping and the condition it arrived to me.
Let me start out by saying this is the second desk sent to me. The first desk I never even saw because FED EX called and said it arrived broken, and they refused to deliver. They gave me the option of picking it up myself or refusing it. Of course I refused it. Why would I want a broken table?
The second one arrived by UPS, the box had a big gash in it but I crossed my fingers the desk was OK, well it wasnt. One of the aluminum bars that hold the glass top was bent, we were able to bend it back into a useable shape but it will never be perfect. The glass top seemed OK but once it was in place I noticed a 2 shard is cut out of the top right corner. Its sharp right there and will cut your finger if you run over it. I know I have the option of packing it all up and sending it back but its been so long in coming and that is such a hassle I think Im going to put a piece of tape over the sharp glass and just live with it. I don't think it will cause the rest of the glass to crack but time will tell.
Im not happy that this desk cant seem to arrive to me in good condition, granted, Im all the way in Hawaii but this desk was made in China and shipped to the distributer I presume in good shape so why cant it make it to me?
Im paying for a brand new desk that is not in brand new condition. Im upset about that.
We will see how it holds up.
The one design feature that I don't like is the hinge that raises the back part of the glass. On this desk there is only one and its right in the center, most desks have two hinges on either side. Im going to have to be careful not to lean too much on this desk when it is raised because that design feature makes it weaker. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This is the stuff with potassium in it. There are two types of "alum" being sold via Amazon. The kind with potassium and the kind without. Most people want the alum that contains potassium. The alum that contains potassium will grow crystals for kids science projects. The alum that contains potassium can also be used to recondition dying, lead acid car batteries(what I use it for). I don't know what you can do with the alum that DOESNT contain potassium. I just wish they made it easier to tell which is which in the advertisement/product description. Apparently, most sellers are trying to pawn off the no pottassium alum onto customers. Jacquard Products Alum-this product-is the real deal though. Its got potassium and its a great price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice, but not impressed. I've been wanting a Silhouette for years and I had high expectations for this. First thing was I wasted too much paper trying to cut one of their intricate designs. Even after I did all the required adjustments the cut still wasn't clean. Like everyone says the mat was also really sticky. I used a t-shirt to take some of the tack away, but it still was pretty sticky. That made for lifting the design off the mat a total pain. Pieces of the design started to rip and I was gentle and used every ounce of patience I had to slowly remove it too! That mat also got dirty quickly from the little pieces left behind. I used the scrapper tool to get most of it off. Coming from someone who uses Photoshop I feel the program design interface isn't that great. Too many steps to go through. It should be more simple for something like this. I'll be using it mostly for banner making and personalized gifts. Maybe I'll change my mind about this machine after a few more uses. So far it hasn't impressed me and isn't worth the sticker price. I'm glad I didn't pay full price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very nice pens. These pens feel nice in the hand, though I'd prefer a slightly longer barrel given their width. The nibs have a slight flex allowing for excellent expression in the strokes (quoted to range from 1mm-8mm in width). They lay down a nice uniform color and can be overlapped without bleed once dried. In addition, when moved rapidly over the page the ink gains a painterly of (brush) calligraphic style which I find very pleasing. There are two minor points I'll make but neither deal breakers:
1. It would be nice if the black was a little darker
2. The Warm Gray III & IV (272 & 273) are further apart in tone than I'd like and nothing is available in between
I bought a Warm Gray I to round out this set and I am pleased I did (though many would find the Warm Gray III sufficiently light). I also bought an opaque white which I find very helpful. All in all this set (and my extended variant) is pleasant to use and I would definitely recommend it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beware of imitations. Not sure why I'm taking time out of my busy life to review a foam brush, but you don't appreciate a good cheap foam brush until you have used a bad one. They used to sell these at Menards, but just like everything they sell, they've gone from quality products to cheap knock-offs that don't last. Figuring a brush was a brush, I gave the knock-offs a chance. I could barely get through one board and the plastic was tearing through the foam. One brush broke at the handle after a few strokes. I gave the rest of the bag away and ordered these. When you compare the Jen Poly to the cheap Menards junk, it is pretty clear why one lasts and the other doesn't. It is hard to tell from the photo, but the Jen Poly material is much denser foam. Also, the wood handle extends into the brush and the plastic support is held in a slot at the end of the wood. The cheap version has a brittle piece of plastic drilled into the end of the wood handle, which puts all the stress on an area about 3/16" in diameter. I could break it with a minimal amount of pressure, when the Jen Poly just flexes back and forth, like you'd expect a brush to do.
I just finished a small staining project: two wood doors and a window with all the casing. One brush was all it took and it had life to spare. It works well with stain and poly. So don't be fooled by no name junk you might find at the store... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Made in Japan Quality. I was reviewing both "Huion" light tracer and "Treviewer" product,
and I was about to take Huion since Huion products received great
Amazon reviews, and it seemed decent products.
But one of my Japanese friends happened to have this Treviewer one
(she actually bought it with Amazon Japan), and she said she was very
satisfied with the quality.
After a little bit more research, I found out that Huion is a Chinese
manufacturer and Treviewer (actual company name is Trytec) is a
Japanese company.
As this is not a cheap product and I want to use it long time, I gave
it a shot and decided to take Treviewer. So far, I am very much
satisfied with my purchase and the quality of the product which was
actually Made in Japan.
The quality of LED backlight is stable and you can adjust the lighting
level. And adjustable legs are very useful.
It also came with a clear screen protector that I could easily attach and it keeps the surface from scratches.
I am glad that I got this product, and I would certainly recommend
this to my friends!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
All the positive reviews can't be wrong, right. Despite all the great reviews for this bottle of ink, I was a little hesitant due to some of the negative reviews. I wanted to use it in my <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Lamy-Safari-Charcoal-Extra-Fine-Point-Fountain-Pen-L17EF/dp/B0002T4032/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Lamy Safari Charcoal Extra Fine Point Fountain Pen - L17EF</a> after buying the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Lamy-Refill-Converter-LZ24/dp/B001DVXWRI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Lamy Refill Converter (LZ24)</a> for it, but I read some reviews stating that this ink might not work properly/very well with an extra fine nib, and that it would work better in a <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Lamy-Safari-Fountain-Pen-Charcoal-Medium-Nib-L17M/dp/B00133X1V8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Lamy Safari Fountain Pen, Charcoal Medium Nib (L17M)</a>, which I own as well, or one with a fine nib. I also read reviews questioning the "Bulletproof" qualities of this ink (water proof, forgery proof, etc.) and the "blackness" of the color. All this made me just a little bit nervous in making the purchase.
However, after some thought, reason and logic kicked in and I just went ahead and bought it. Am I happy with my decision? You bet'cha! Not only does it work just great in my Lamy Safari fountain pen with extra fine nib, but it appears to be pretty "bulletproof" and "black" to me! I mean, the ink does smudge just a tad bit if you wet your finger and run it across the page, but it will not come off the page and is still very legible. It also writes and stays as black as I could want it to. After seeing the ink in action, all of my fears and anxiety subsided and I have no complaints to report. After all, all the positive reviews can't be wrong, right? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice set. I bought this for my daughter, she is a budding artist and I have been looking for a nice starter drawing kit for her. This kit was the perfect place for her to start.
This set comes with everyone you need to get started ( aside from sketching paper of course ), it includes ( copied from listing ) -
12 graphite pencils in varying grades of hardness (5H, 4H, 3H, 2H, HB, B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 8B)
3 charcoal pencils in soft, medium and hard grades
1 soft graphite sketching pencil
3 graphite and 3 charcoal sticks in soft, medium and hard grades
1 sharpener and 1 plastic eraser for graphites
1 sharpener and 1 kneaded eraser for charcoals
The pencils are great quality, they are smooth and flow nicely. I do wish the case was more of a long term use case. It is very thin plastic. It will hold up, only if you are very gentle with it.
I did receive this at a discount, in exchange for an honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
it really didn't provide a "WOW" factor. I'm an abstract painter that throws, splatters, and experiments with lots of different abstract tools to apply my paint. I purchased this brush hoping for a "new" or "different" affect from the various tools I already have. I really found nothing special about this brush when used to splatter acrylic, soft body to high flow paint. I could reproduce the same affects with a brush. I also compared the patterns this brush produces compared to the Brushes drummers use. Metal and plastic, produce the same affect as this brush, the advantage with a drummers brush is its adjustable. My personal opinion and experience with throwing paint is that the results depend more on the consistency of the paint than the tool your using to apply it with. Also the distance you stand from canvas, and the amount of force you use to swing the brush. And of corse how much paint you put on the brush before you swing it. I'm not total dissatisfied with having this brush in my tool collection, but it really didn't provide a "WOW" factor. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Versatile! Use on smooth paper though. I love these little things. I take a large, medium and flat along with a portable Cottman watercolor kit and use them for sketching. They're under the size limit for liquids in carry-on luggage, which makes them an excellent airplane companion. I can't recommend them for really rough cold press paper though as the tips (even on the large) are so small that wear on the bristles becomes noticeable very quickly and makes it hard to get a really fine lines. I would also recommend carrying a larger brush for washes or just unscrewing the tip and dropping water directly on the page as covering a large area with the tiny tips on these things is a pain. But, they're great with a Moleskine watercolor sketchbook or a real smooth hot press. Arches 140 lb hot press might even be a bit rough once water hits it and the surface starts to get worked up. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Wide Variety, Writes Well, but Bleeds Through Paper. <div id="video-block-R1Q12ZSTQ7D0OI" 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/D1Pl87JGhhS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71TUiT6T3nS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I was very surprised reading some of the reviews posted here. I absolutely love this pen set! I love the fact that it has its own case with 3 separate sections for each category of pens. I'm not sure why they were categorized this way, but I may rearrange them later on for specific colors. As far as I've seen, all of the pens I've tested in this case all work well.
The pen is comfortable to hold and the cap is shaped in such a way to prevent rolling on a flat surface. Each pen has a bright color that is bold and writes well. I was able to write smoothly with these pens as they write very well - no ink blots, skips, or thin ink in any of the ones I received. The tips are thick enough to draw with but small enough to add a lot of various detail for all types of drawings. However, I have to give the pens a 4 instead of a full 5 for one main reason: they sort of bleed through the paper.
They have certain points of pressure where they start to bleed through the paper, and I noticed when I was coloring in my drawing, the paper became a bit wet and almost wanted to ear whenever I tried retracing over my drawings. This is a bit of a disadvantage if you plan to color with these pens - I would personally recommend coloring with these pens on thicker pieces of paper instead of regular notebook paper like I used them with. However, I love the variety of shades and color and these are great for adding life to my notes or doodles. I will continue to use these pens since they are so convenient to carry around with the case. I found it a bit hard to close the lid down and sometimes it didn't always latch correctly, but I still love this pen set regardless. I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good WATERCOLOR Pencils. These are good pencils with a very good color assortment!!! I spent hours trying to find out if these were wax based or oil based as the seller does not specify.... These are a watercolor pencil! They certainly leave beautiful color and do not fade. Very easy to intensify the color by just adding another layer of color. They layer well and blend well. I am happy with the use of these pencils and the only reason I did not give them a 5 star rating was due to the lack of info provided by the seller AND about 15 of the tips were broken so I had to do some minor sharpening repairs. I would purchase these again because I do LOVE the way they lay down color, however I may use a different seller due to the tip breakage... these are being sold by several sellers which is confusing but they are all the same pencil. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
2 months now and so far it has worked excellent! I looked all over the internet/Amazon/EBay and I . I have had this heat press for 2 months now and so far it has worked excellent! I looked all over the internet/Amazon/EBay and I ultimately chose this press because of its functions and price. I wanted a large heat press, swivel, and that had a good range of heat and time, while also not putting such a heavy burden on my wallet! Lol. I was a little worried about the quality only because I couldn't find enough reviews on this item. And since it is such a good price for what it is, I was worried about it maybe being a "too good to be true" product. This is my first heat press so I cannot compare it to other presses, but I am very satisfied with this one so far! It has really helped me with my business! Hopefully it will last me a long time before I have to get another press. I want to review this press again in the future, maybe after a year or so, to let other customers know how it works over time. So look out for another review fom me, hopefully in a year or so, lol. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Loving this Lightbox. I have bought a couple of these before and never have I been so satisfied. The light is bright without being blinding and it is more than big enough to do all of my work on.
The last time I thought I was buying a large lightbox I was led astray by the measurements but this one is true to its word. It is very large so if you buy it make sure you have the room to either store it when not in use or have a big enough desk for it to stay on. Again, it is a good size box.
I also love that the power cord disconnects from the box itself so it makes storing easy as well as gives me the peace of mind that the connection will not be messed up by a bend cord.
The only downside I have is that the cord is very short, but if you have an extension cord handy than it negates the problem all together.
I would recommend this product to any artist that is looking for a large, portable lightbox. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
you can change the speed but I used the default and it did just fine and make sure you move your little slide rollers . I used this roll to make letters for a fundraising event. I had 5 feet of letters. Be sure to change the setting in your cutter that allows for no cutting mat, you can change the speed but I used the default and it did just fine and make sure you move your little slide rollers properly so they hold the vinyl in place. Weeds easily, although I cut the 5' down into small sections to ensure when I was weeding and pulling excess vinyl it wouldn't accidentally roll onto another piece and ruin it. Great product, will be ordering more | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
such a fantastic price I had to scoop them up. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Phoenix-Canvas-Panels-Pack-of-6-8x10-in-100-Cotton/dp/B00W8YCGOO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Phoenix Canvas Panels Pack of 6 - 8x10 in 100% Cotton</a> I was so excited when I ran across these , I am a painter and canvas is my life ,,,.. So to come across these at such a fantastic price I had to scoop them up ..Now granted they are not top of the line but they are great for the small projects and for teaching . I do so many large scale paintings these will be nice for doing some smaller one's and it won't take as long or as much to ship them to friends and family | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great quality markers and lots of fun. I had never used before liquid chalk markers before these, so I really had no idea what to expect. I was extremely impressed by these markers all the way around. Great pigmentation, bright vivid colors, nice liquid consistency and not runny, fast drying time, no strong odor, and very easy to use. I also love that you can change the tips on these from the chisel point to bullet point.
I did have a little bit of trouble getting the ink to start flowing right at first, but just took a few minutes for each marker. Once it did start I had no issues with the flow of the ink at all, even hours later when I used the again they were ready and primed.
I recieved these markers complementary for reviewing purposes. This is my own own opinion and these words are 100% my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
No puff, no velvet, just LIES. BIG FAT LIES by companies, I am fed up with it! there is no WAY, NO WAY, Marvy Uchida tested this and did not know it IS NOT PUFFY, EVER, in any way, shape, or form! That means, they knew, they lied, and they marketed it as Puffy anyway. They are usually a mid-quality company, that for a decent price, or with a discount, you can get a decent product, but this is THE WORST. I tried this on scrapbook paper, notebook paper & post-its (to stop wasting my good paper on testing it), vellum, and photo paper. NO PUFF!!! Let me correct myself, there was one letter that puffed,in black, and I have no idea why, it was in the middle of a word and it was a "P" and only the stem puffed, not the circle part. I can use it for writing on cards or scrapbooks but none of the three colors I bought puffed, and velvet? Okay the black was slightly fuzzy but the others had no velvet quality in any way - white and red were like rich, bright white and red markers.
On thin paper, it soaks in and spreads so make sure you only use it on thick paper or you'll ruin the project completely. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Watercolor accents, not really paints. Paint is student grade, not strongly pigmented, yet not half bad either. There's not a whole lot of paint in the pots. Good for adding accents to a watercolor painting, yet would use up this paint in just a couple of paintings if you wanted to do them all in metallic paints. You need to add water to thr pots, allow them to sit for a few minutes before painting with them. They are difficult to see unless painted over other paints, as there doesn't seem to be much pigment in these... They seem to pretty much colored metallics in watercolor medium, without much, if any pigments.
There are far more pigmented & metallisized (mica-rich) paints on the market, both watercolors and acrylics. Getting mica and adding to a good student-grade paint seems to work better. They ARE pretty on top of other, similar colored paints, however, so by themselves are a bit frustrating.
These should be called warercolor accents. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Concept but Major Inherent Issues and Disappointment. In spite of the machine being offered at a much lower price, it is still a waste of money. Worse of all, my Slice simply died after only using it a handful of times. I wrote the company and they were responsive and sent me a new machine. Unfortunately, the new machine didn't work either. Finally, the third machine did work, but there are inherent issues with the machine. One company represented denied there being any issues, but another did say they have had several returned due to battery pack or cable problems.
Overall, I am extremely disappointed. There is a fine line between applying too little and too much glue to adhere your paper for cutting. Too much glue and your paper adheres to the glass and you can't release it. Too little glue and your paper slides. I've wasted quite a bit of paper in the process of getting it right and it continued to be a hit or miss venture. It's time consuming and the end results aren't worth the time and effort.
The blade needs to frequently be replaced as they do not last and the thickest paper I have used is card stock. The blade is easy to replace, but it's ridiculous how it only lasts such an incredibly short time before you have to do so.
It doesn't produce a clean cut through some of the scrapbooking papers and with some of the thicker papers it will not cut through. I have wasted a lot of card stock as the blade does not always cut all the way through and adjusting the blade only occasionally solves the problem. There is also an issue when it comes to cutting words, especially if you attempt to cut words with certain letters such as "e", "b", etc. The words typically do not turn out right if you attempt to cut them in a size smaller than 3.5 inches.
I love the concept and size, but it also needs to perform and the Slice is a major disappointment. I suggest you invest in one of the more proven and popular cutters and not waste your money on this disappointing machine. The machine is a waste and even if it did perform, the cartridge are expensive for the limited amount they contain within. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
My review is better than that other guy's. The other reviewer gave this brush 1 star because he wants a big brush. He didn't review this brush. I doubt he had even used it -- since, you know, he hates small brushes. What a chump.
In the spirit of full disclosure, I have not used an 8404 #1, either. The best brush I've ever used, though, is the 8404 #2. I would assume that the #1 is of the same quality as the #2, and so would recommend it. Although Mr. Chump thinks that little brushes are useless, as an inker, I would have to disagree wholeheartedly. The Raphael 8404 far surpasses the Winsor Newton Series 7, in my opinion, and is my favorite brush to work with. I use a Series 7 #3 on occasion, and will even mess around with Raphael's synthetic water color brushes from time to time, but if I were only allowed to keep one brush and throw the rest away, I'd keep the 8404. If you need a #1 kolinsky watercolor brush, pick up the 8404.
And now to my dearest Mr. Chump -- you have inspired me as only a TRUE artist could. I think I'm going to start leaving reviews for bigger brushes, complaining about how useless they are. "You can't even get a fine line with this #12! What a waste of material! Do you know how many #2's they could've made with all of this sable?! They should stop selling them, because *I* prefer a smaller brush. Anyone who uses a brush this oafishly large is clearly not an artist. I know because I'm a real artist, and I would never use anything larger than a #3 (except when I use a throwaway synthetic #5 to fill in large areas). Did I mention that I'm an artist? That's right, a REAL artist. You've probably never even met a real artist before. If you're buying brushes this big, you must be some kind of neanderthal, working on your latest cave painting. You disgust me. Now, if you'll excuse me, I must finish this bottle of chardonnay before make an appearance at an opening in a gallery you've never heard of." | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice vibrant colors & clran up is a cinch. Just received today! The instructions said to shake 30 second with cap on in upright position. Did that, but no chalk. Used a paper tell l towel to work the chalk into the tip, which took about 50 seconds before we could begin using them. Nice vibrant colors. We tried then out on the patio door. They didn't even skip a beat while writing & drawing! Clean was a cinch with a wet paper towel, then with a dry towel. You do have to wipe several times with the dry towel, as there is a color residual left. Overall, very nice markers, highly recommend for some fun on a rainy day or whenever! Here's the link to our video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwnkhG6Z-rI | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works for what I need it for. I got this to use with Prismacolor color pencils. I apply the color pencil where I need it (heavey for dark areas, very little to none for bright/light areas. I then use blending stumps with the paint thinner on it. You can look up youtube videos to see how it's done.
I used it on regular print paper, drawing paper, and sketch paper, it doesn't tear it at all.
It does not smudge sharpie pen and it does not smudge prisma color pen. (Almost everyone including my art teacher though it would smudge anything, but this is not case at least with this brand)
If I ever run out, I'll definately get this again. And yes, it truely is odorless. You know how even water has a smell to it? This doesn't even have that. Zero smell, literally. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good Value. Great font, love the magnetic case, they cut great on my Big Shot (sandwich; full platform, precision plate, acrylic plate).
For those who have had dificulty removing the pieces I found the following procedure very helpful. Use paper piecer or large needle to poke through the little holes. Slide the sharp edge to the bottom of the word where the letters are all connected and most of the times the words popped out of the dies. A couple of the words. needed a little help by sliding the point up toward the top of the letters, like in Birthday where the t and the h go up side by side. But really, sliding the point along the connecting line worked almost always!
Great product, I will be buying more from this company. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
One of my all-time favorite crafty products. Next best thing to sliced bread. Clear Wink of Stella adds a sheer micro fine (can't feel it if you rub your fingers over it) glitter so that it looks like someone sprinkled a very fine layer of clear fairy dust over whatever you put it on. You can even use it to watercolor to add subtle sparkle to your painting. I don't need all the color Wink of Stella because the Clear will add sparkle and shine to any color of image you put it on. I accidentally painted some yellow flowers with a "White" Wink of Stella instead of the "Clear." Sadz - ruined my yellow flowers by adding a white sparkly film all over them :( Had to start over. Worked perfectly with the Clear WoS. (I think we should create an acronym of WoS instead of spelling this out all of the time). Have fun -- it's a great product. Lasts a good 6 months with using it often. If you hold it up to the light, you can see that there is not much in it. I would guess about 5 mm or cc at the most. But the brush tip allows only a small amount to be painted onto the images. Yippee! Love this. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Exceptional Quality. The first thing I noticed was the bottles were packed in tight air sealed plastic. I hate opening packages like this because you must use the knife to cut through the contents and the packaging is so hard it cuts your fingers. With this package, however, if you pull it slightly from front to back it lifts so you can run a knife along the top edge. A silly thing to point out to most, but ingenious in my mind.
The paint itself is of great consistency, packed in plastic, squeezable ink style bottles giving you the option to use directly from the bottle or squeezing out the amount needed into a small dish. The pearlized colors are stunning and quite natural looking with a great amount of luminescence. The blue insert sheet, when unfolded gives you a reference guide to the complete Lumiere Line of colors from which this set is from. There are also some useful tips and directions. It seems that these paints are mostly used for fabrics, however, I use them on glass, clay, and paper. The brightness and coverage are not lost in this application. A non-steam iron is suggested to set the colors on the fabric, so I am assuming the paints will be OK when baked. I will update later. They arrived earlier than stated. Being a Prime member, this is a big plus for a service I already love.
I will most definitely be purchasing more products from them in the future. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Too thick, but otherwise OK. I wanted to paint a piece that looked like stained glass from a reasonable distance, but could not acheive this result perfectly.
*Liquid leading worked as expected. It helps to hold the tube upright rather than at an angle, and to do continuous lines.
*Paint was VERY thick. Not sure if it had just dried out, or if it is meant to be that way. I would have like something that flowed a little more so I could avoid having brush marks, which really take away from the stained glass look. Used a sponge as an applicator to make it less obvious, but I still wasn't happy with the result. This is the primary problem with the product, and otherwise it would have gotten 5 stars. Besides the brush stroke problem, the thickness made it difficult to get the color on evenly, so some areas are more translucent than others.
*I guess the result wasn't too bad for my first try, and I think this method still has potential with maybe some of the paint thinner.
*The amount of paint in the paint pots is probably good for expeirmenting, but not enough to cover a substantial area. My project was about 6"X10", and I used at least half of the green and the yellow paint. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
For art only, not journaling. I have the Pigma Micron pens (in black) and I LOVE them. I also have the Pentel Sign Pens (in color) and I LOVE those. When Amazon showed these to me, they were an easy buy. I love Sakura pens. Naturally, being brush pens, I thought this would be a good combination between the brush pens and fine-line pens I already own. I suppose it is, but it's very heavy. I seriously would only use these for art. They bleed even through my thickest notebook pages. (Not art/drawing pages, strictly heavy notebook paper) This is not the fault of the pen really, it's just how the pen is built. It is supposed to be a brush pen, laying down huge amounts of ink. I was just hoping it would be more like my Pentel pens that I already own. I still use them for art, like I mentioned. They are smooth, they don't catch on paper really at all, and the colors are incredibly vibrant. I do think it's cool that I was able to learn about the different kinds of brush pens, and add to my collection.
I don't think I would buy them again, but ONLY because I don't do art very often. If these laid down less ink, or had a smaller brush head, I'd totally purchase them again. Just because it didn't suit my needs doesn't mean it was a bad product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
At Last! A good way to tell the size of your tablecloth before you unfold it . I ordered these laundry markers to mark the sizes of my tablecloths since not all tablecloths have the sizes printed permanently on the label. The markers arrived on time and in good condition. They work very well so far - no bleed-through, and the fine point is the perfect writing width. I was pleasantly surprised to get a personal note from the vendor beforehand, letting me know the markers were on their way, and offering directions on the best way to use them. I really appreciated the customer service with the personal touch. I have followed the instructions and so far everything looks good. I have not washed the tablecloths yet but I'm confident there will be no mishaps. Thanks very much. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Space saving and sleek way to store and travel with pencils and pens. I LOVE THIS CASE! I've actually gotten 2 so far and I think I'm going to get a third. I have the whole Tombow Irotijen color pencil set in one with one of the sides still open for inking pens. The 2nd one has 72 watercolor makers and 36 gel pens. 3 pencils or pens depending on their size fit in each slot. These cases save so much space on my desk and they are great for travel. Another great thing about them is the snap on the zipper so you won't have the case open up on it's own in your bag. Not that anything would fall out since the elastic bands hold the pencils in super tight. Overall I'm super happy with this case. :D | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The Zig memory pens are great for cardmaking and scrapbooking. The Zig memory pens are great for cardmaking and scrapbooking. I've used it both wet (blue) and tacky (clear) with great results. I find the ball point style pen easier to control than other liquid scrapbooking adhesives. I do find that they tend to dry out a bit once opened if they are stored tips down. The finger grip area is quite soft, so you only have to squeeze gently while pushing the ball down to dispense a nice thin glue line. I've also squeezed some product into the pen tip, then pushed down the ball to create and even lighter application. It does dry tacky, so if you get it where you don't want it to be it will attract glitter, fuzz, dust, etc. Once you have a handle on how to dispense the product, it's a breeze to use without errors or leaking glue around die cuts. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
More for displaying pieces than using as an art easel. Purchased these as an easy easel to set up for small art projects. The good: easy to carry, portable, and generally easy to use. The bad: not entirely stable, and it's a little small, especially for 12" canvases that don't have a center support, or larger canvases that have more than 10" of space between the supports--the canvas will sit on the hinge at the top, which can leave a bump over time. I solved this problem by first propping a piece of cardboard against the easel before placing the canvas. It's definitely more for display than for painting, but it gets the job for the price and convenience. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Compact Storage. Cricut Cartridge Storage Binder vs ArtBin Cricut Storage Case
This binder holds 12 cricut cartridges plus (for older cartridges) the books and keypad overlays quite compactly. Newer cartridges don't have the keypad overlay and can just use a universal keypad overlay nor do the new cartridges come with the large books/pamphlets they used to. My main issue with this is that it is frequently difficult to get the cartridges out from their individual pouches & the titles are not always visible for you to see. Other than that, this is my 2nd binder to hold my cartridges - I like it more than the Artbin Cricut Storage case (which I also have) because the binder is easier to store, easier to carry - even several at a time & is more durable. The Artbin Cricut Storage case is nice - and to be fair it does hold 4 more cartridges, overlays & books than the binder - but it is plastic & has 2 cracks where it clips shut....and I've barely used it. Another plus for the Artbin Storage case is that the layout of cartridges is nice - easy access to the cartridges and you can fit misc. tools & paper as well. However you need a lot of table space to open this and work with it. with the binders you don't. While the ArtBin case has some pros, for me the binder, while nowhere near perfect - just makes more sense for durability, space, secureness & overall practicality. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Was Worth The Money. I am a budding artist in drawing and painting, although I've had my fair share of fun with digital artworks. I found these very easy to use and deep colors when painted. You can wet the tip with a paintbrush and come out with much deeper, but thicker, lines. Another technique I began to use for lighter paintings parts is to draw a bunch of lines where I wanted the watercolor to go and stroke over them until it blends into a blush or off white plus color. I am a connoisseur and collector so I feel I have to be gentle with these, even though they are very sturdy. But that's just how I feel about really decent products.
All of this: with the ease of use, tricks and tips I read here, deep colors, sturdy pencils, ease of sharpening, I feel this is why I gave them a 5 star rating. I have even used prisma colors though not their colored pencils, and I find these better than either prisma colors or cretacolor.
It was way worth the money and I am happy to use these even though I'm freshmeat. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A touch too soft and color is not what I would call pearl. I expected this to be a shimmering white/creamy white and what I got was a light silver. I have seen three photos for this product while I was looking over options all of them except one showed a shimmering whitish color, the other was accurate. So you should be aware that this is not what you typically see when you order a pearl color. It also was very soft, I found it a little hard to work with because it wouldn't firm up and hold form really well I ended up having to lay my piece on it's side before baking otherwise it would eventually fold over. So it was a bit too soft for my taste although on the other side of that is it was really easy to mold. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
BRIGHT COLORS, BUT HARD TO GET FLOWING. We use fluorescent/neon paint pens in our business. The Elmer's brand has bright [except blue], opaque colors that work well on most surfaces, except soft materials & some plastics. On dark surfaces such as metal, we find it best to put a base color of white on first. Then, the fluorescent color on top, which will make it brighter. Unfortunately, the paint pens are very hard to get started. We tried hand shaking brand new ones for three minutes to get the ball bearing rolling inside to mix the paint. It wouldn't roll. Then we dropped them on end from 7 ft/2.3 Meters up, numerous times. Ball was still stuck. Next, we put 20 of them (4 boxes of 5 colors each) in bubble wrap and inside a sealed outer corrugated box. Then, we took the pens to a paint store with a paint shaker machine. After 3 minutes of rapid/violent shaking, the ball bearings were loose. Elmer's should do this for all paint pens they ship to their distributors and dealers. Another note: we've found that the white paint in their other pens tends to dry to an off-white color. It also seems thinner than other brands. Decocolor or Sharpie white paint pens are much better. And, for a fine tip (1.3mm), the Zig Painty pens are favorites. Unfortunately, the extra-fine tip Sharpie paint pens are harder to start and after a click or two, dump a puddle of paint on a surface.
Amazon classifies the pens under "Kitchen." Kind of a strange class for a craft or shop item! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
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