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Will use again but might not buy again. First a disclaimer that I haven't tried other acrylics yet with my airbrush. Compared to using solvent-based paints, these have very different properties, but that's more likely the difference in style of paint rather than Wicked specifically. My goal was to find a good water-based paint for the environmental benefits. That said, my comments are as follows:
- Though technically ready to use from the bottle, I found a 1:1 ratio mix (2:1 for blue) with the reducer gave the smoothest results. This means that this set will quickly run out of reducer.
- While the drying time was relatively short, especially with a hair dryer between coats, this only gave me a surface dry. Testing for me indicated that the surface was not fully workable until the paint had set overnight. This means that any sanding needed on the surface (to remove a dust speck for example) could only happen a full day later. Sanding any sooner would result in deep scratching that required sanding back down to primer and starting over. Even waiting overnight meant sanding only with a very fine grit and very lightly to sort of polish out the dust specks. I'd be very curious to know other painters experience with this.
- I only used the black, red and blue so far. Black and red went on fine (black over dark primer and red over white) with smooth, even coverage. The blue, however, was very different (also over white primer). The pigment was much thinner (which is why I used less reducer than the others) and it was very difficult to get even coverage. Unlike the others that gave opaque coverage after a few coats, the blue never really achieved opacity. I instead just had to go on very lightly with even coats to get a deeper and deeper blue until I was comfortable with it. The blue never did reach its full saturation color even after using about a third of the bottle (compared to maybe 1/10 of the bottle for the other colors). I would prefer to find a different blue in the future. In hindsight, the Wicked website does show you what each color will look like over black and white primer. The red, for example, looks like a full red over either primer, but blue is a night and day difference.
- Overall the durability feels good. All of my coats went on lightly (too wet of a coat looked and felt too thick). For many applications, the durability might be fine on its own, but I could dent it with my fingernail if I really tried. I opted to use a clear coat over it (Krylon) that really makes it feel more durable.
In summary, I'll use these again, at least to use up what I already have. Aside from the blue, I really didn't need much paint, so they'll last awhile. I'd like to find another water-based option for comparison, at least for the blue pigment, so any recommendations would be appreciated. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great watercolour brushes. I like princeton brushes so went ahead and ordered a few of these for watercolour painting since I had read that they can hold a decent amount of water /paint.
I have to be honest, at first I didn't like these. There wasn't a whole lot of "snap" to these and if you pressed all the water out the bristles become "stiff", in that they don't return to a centered position when you finish brushing across the page. So it took me a while to get used to how these felt.
So now that I've used them for a month or so, I love them and they have become some of my favorite brushes. They do hold a TON of water, and that took some getting used to so I didn't saturate my paper. They are very soft and pliable, they clean up easily and always return to a good shape afterwards.
I'm looking forward to ordering more of this particular style to complete my set and hope others enjoy them as much as I do. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
So far so good. I just got this brush set today, so this review is a bit of a "first impressions". I will update this if it is needed.
Handles- LONG! I was definitely not expecting the length. Not a bad thing, just wasn't expecting it.
Finish- Smooth, glossy, but not slippery- easy to maintain even a light grip.
Balance- Not something you might consider, but they are very well balanced. Even the largest #12 brush.
Weight- SUPER light! I was actually taken back by how light even the large brushes are (they LOOK far heavier than they are)
Ferules- Look to be well crimped- securely holding the bristles.
Bristles- They were only slightly stiff from manufacturing, and after a gentle bending, they became super soft. Tips are well formed.
Case- Soft but stiff. Seems that it will last a long long time (and longer for me- I take care of my things) and do a great job protecting the brushes. The velcro used to lift the brushes upward is strong. The "pockets" that the brushes sit in are larger than needed, which is PERFECT. I intend to store some of my other brushes next to these (which was a secret hope I had when I ordered them).
Dimensions- Brushes average length is 12.25" and the case is 14.5" long, 5.5" wide, & 1" deep. Great size for transporting.
Zipper- Operates smoothly, looks to be of good quality, and they added a nylon pull string to the metal pull handle. We'll see how it goes and will update if this has any problems.
Overall- If you look at my other reviews, I am a technology loving ceramics painter, and sometimes the two overlap. I'm a stickler for quality, and am quick to update when issues arise. This set was larger than I anticipated (larger in size, not count), but that is just fine. We'll see how they perform on unpainted (but fired- bisque) ceramics, canvas, and occasionally, sheet metal when doing custom computer case work.
**Update** - 5 months of use
Five months of pretty heavy use, and all is well. I take good care of my brushes, washing them and using pink brush soap which has a conditioner in it, but still, quality brushes go a long way! None of the brushes have broken. The ferules are staying in place. The bristles are soft and staying in their intended shape. I even let my wife cut in around a window in a room with one. It did superbly with the heavy texture of the wall (knock-down). Best 30 bucks I've ever spent (well, as far as art goes!). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fabulous Sketchbook. Wow, they sure were not kidding when they said this was a giant sketchbook! The quality of this sketch book is superb, and it has such an elegant cover. In addition, I had bought pencils with it since I was concerned the pages would be too thin. I definitely could have used a pen, though. The pages are really great quality. However, I would not use a pen with a lot of ink; but, a ballpoint pen or a fountain pen would definitely be fine with this. The paper is not thick enough for painting, either. Still, since it is a sketchbook, it exceeds my expectations. I was really debating on purchasing this sketchbook, but I completely recommend it. It is such great quality, there are six hundred pages (if you use both sides of course. 300 if you use both pages in one go.), and the pages are really great quality. This sketchbook is also pretty heavy and sturdy. Probably around six or seven pounds, perhaps even more or more less. Being the petite person I am, it still is not too heavy for me. I just would not recommend carrying this everywhere you go. You most likely could easily fit it in a backpack if you are that determined, but for being on a plane ride, bus ride, or car ride, this sketchbook most likely would not fit too comfortably on your lap. You would need a nice spot to set this book on, in order to have it work best. Overall, this sketchbook is fabulous. The pages are nice, and it is perfect for those of us who need a lot of paper! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Watercolor Pencils. I am not an artist by any means, in fact I am probably the least artistic person around. I do however enjoying coloring as do my children. I have a few adult coloring books that I like to use as a destressing tool. These colored pencils helped to do just that. The colors are simply beautful. I can tell such a difference when pencil meets paper between these and others I have used in the past. Th colors go on so smooth and beautiful, that they actually make it look like I might have some sort of skill in the art department. They sharpen really nicely too, not like cheap pencils with lots of breaking and splinters. The tips of these don't shatter and break either like others I have used in the past.
I really love this set
If you found this review or any of my other reviews interesting or helpful, please rate is as "helpful" or leave a comment. I enjoy writing reviews on products that I love and hearing feedback, since I base many of my personal purchases off of the reviews of others as well. I also feel that honest and helpful reviews provide insight to the company. I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review, but I believe reviews should be honest no matter whether an item was free, at a discount, or purchased. I am not connected to this company or any of the companies of products that I review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Cheap Materials, But It Does A Great Job. It does a great job mixing paints. I gave it its maiden voyage on a badly separated jar of Tamiya Flat Aluminum and it mixed it wonderfully in just a couple seconds. This is definitely a single-use device. You can't really use it for anything other than its intended purpose. But boy, is it good at its purpose.
The only drawback its cheap, flimsy, "Made In China" plastic case, sloppy switch (that will operate if you TOUCH it, not just when it's locked into the ON position, so be aware if you touch the button after you remove it from the paint jar, you will fling it everywhere - thankfully I learned that from someone else's mistake, and not my own!), and relatively high price for the quality.
Having said that, I like it, I use it, and I can recommend it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
So Much Better than the Gel Pens I Grew up with. The last time I paid much attention to gel pens was in the early 2000s when they became very popular with kids and teens. Because the quality of those pens was iffy, at best, I was a bit nervous about purchasing again. I was hoping that in the last 10+ years, technology had become better, but part of me was still expecting pens that skipped constantly and developed tons of air bubbles.
Ive been pleasantly surprised with these pen, however. Theyve given me little trouble with skipping, they provide vibrant color, and (other than white) each of the colors shows up well on white paper. I remember a time when milky and neon gel pens were pretty difficult to see if you didn't write on black. The ink lays down smoothly (and though prone to smearing, as all gel pens are) looks lovely on the page. Im especially impressed with the metallic and glitter pens, which require little pressure and work seamlessly.
Unfortunately, I could not get one of the colors to work for anything. I tried putting the end under hot water, heating the end with a lighter, flicking the pen back and forth while holding the end, you name it. Nothing worked. While that is a bit disappointing, it isn't a deal breaker for me.
I first used these pens for coloring, which they worked well for. Their tips are small enough to fit into relatively tight spaces and responsive enough to require minimal pressure. I then tried them for bullet journaling, which I am liking them for better. They make lovely bold lines, dry quickly, which cuts down on smearing, and are easy to write neatly with. The metallic and glitter pens are also fun for giving pages character and variety.
I was even pleasantly surprised by the swirl pens. In the past, Ive gotten similar products, and the ink colors came out muddy, sometimes brown. These, however, blend between the different colors better and retain a fairly attractive color. They definitely aren't the smoothest to use in the pack, however.
That being said, I am a fan of the variety in this pack. Many of the colors coordinate well. For example, the range of green colors coordinate well and are well suited for adult coloring. The listing says that the pack includes 7 styles. Im not sure which is which, when it comes to some of the styles. For example, there look to me to be more like 24 sparkle pens, instead of 12, so the other 12 must be some other type. They aren't all easily distinguishable.
I was also pleased with the packaging. The pens come in a box, stocked with (5) plastic trays that the pens are snapped into. Each tray has a removable plastic strip stuck in it that all of the pen caps are hooked onto, keeping them secure during shipping. One of the first things I did was remove the plastic strips because they get in the way when clicking the pens back into their slots. However, they definitely kept the pens secure. I also like that the trays slide back into the box so that they can be stored in a neat way without having to toss the pens into a cup, pencils box, etc.
Overall, my experience with these has been positive. Id recommend them to someone looking for scrapbooking, journaling, or coloring supplies.
Photo 1: Swatches of Regular, Metallic, Glitter and Florescent pens on copy paper
Photo 2: Swatches of Swirl, Neon, and Pastel pens on copy paper | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very good. I bought a drawing board from a local art supply shop for around $8; I went to a number of places and it was the only one I could find. They appparently have them at some Michaels, but I've heard they're worse than the one I found. I knew it would be a temporary fix and planned to order a better one on Amazon.
This board here is 100% better. It is extra firm masonite (nearly twice as thick as my other board) and doesn't have very much wobble to it at all. The clips are high quality with two springs on each (my other board has much smaller, single spring clips)
My only complaints are this:
The handle on mine is cut out a bit too far down- it makes holding the handle akward after long peroids of time
The clips, while overall good and are exactly the kind of clips you'd expect, are not as tall as the clips on my other board. I could clip my drawign pad onto it and walk around without any worry of the pad slipping down. On this board, the pad slides out rather easily because the clips hit the wire binding instead of the pages.
Which is no biggie. I can imagine that these slimmer clips would be better at some times. Like I said the clips are overall very strong, just not very tall. (they open up all of the way but at rest on the board there is only a very small gap between the top of the clip and the board)
With all of that said, I still rate a 5/5 because it really is the best board I've found. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect middle size for polka-dot table legs - if you can get them to work properly. These aren't small or large, but the perfect size to put polka-dots on table legs. Or they would be if they had worked. I suspect user error though, because I have never been able to stencil properly with paint. No matter how I attach the stencil and no matter how I paint or dab or daub or sponge on the paint, the paint always leaks under the stencil, making it pointless. I noticed that the end of my sponge brush was almost the same size, and used it to hand-dab on the spots instead. I can't fathom why it's so hard to use a stencil with paint. Maybe someone else could get these to work, but I couldn't. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
They're much smaller in person. With no detailed description to go on, I took the chance that these might be the larger type of stickers that I see used at our pediatrician's or dentist's office. Unfortunately, they're not. While there are actually 400 stickers total - 4 boxes of 100 each - they are the smaller, mini stickers. I'm using them as party favors, so they will still work at least. So, 5 stars for being Disney princess stickers and only 75 cents per box (including shipping), but only 1 star for lacking adequate product description and leaving the consumer to guess. (Hence, 3 star average.) Also, rating stickers as "durable" and "educational" is not exactly applicable in this case, because they are, after all, "only" princess stickers, but 3 star average just the same. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Canvas material for Paintings. This role of artistic canvas blank 5' x 9' 10 inches has proven to be the very best canvas I have used so far. This Canvas is easy to handle, is just the right thickness and consistency needed for the paintings that I make. The gueso works fantastic on this Canvas,thus allowing me to achieve the greatest adherence from the acrylics that I use to make my paintings with. The size has been great for me because I paint paintings that are 3' x 9', thus allowing me to get the greatest amount of usage from this size of canvas bulk pack. I would highly recommend it. Any new artist give this Canvas a try. You will find that it adds quality and ease to your painting abilities. It provides a base that is incomparable to any other canvas. I have used. I would highly recommend this canvas to anyone. With regards to the seller. This canvas arrived on time in perfect condition and the price was very reasonable.
Sincerely, Alvan L Peterman | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great little compressor. This small air compressor is very good. It's quiet enough that I do not feel like I would disturb the neighbors (I live in a building) and it's small enough to fit anywhere. It can and will shake off the desk (made of wood) but holds steady on my granite countertop. Just be sure to set it someplace safe as the suction cups do not work as you might expect. Test it out and be ready to catch it if it does the tango off your workspace. I use Paasche hose and airbrush, so an adapter was required from my hose to the compressor, but it works flawlessly! Please note that when you properly tighten the fitting/hose to the compressor with a wrench the pressure gauge will remain slightly tilted. This doesn't hinder the performance or airflow thus far. I love the on and off feature. It'll hold 50 PSI for about 15 minutes, kick on for about five seconds and then shut off again. It seems to hold up well. I do not run it constantly, as my work requires me to airbrush at relaxed intervals, so thus far I have not had any over-heating issues. If you find that the compressor doesn't hold pressure, be sure to check your hose is tightened and that the pressure gauge attached to the compressor is also tightened properly to prevent air leaks. In the future, I will definitely be upgrading to a compressor with a tank, but for now, this works well for my needs. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fantastic buy. Great quality. I have a huge tote sketchboard that I needed for when I had art classes, and we trained by sketching, drawing, etc., at the MFA. Needed that large size to haul my work around in the city, with my supplies.
But I needed a small board for working here in the evening at home, on the couch, while chilling. Sketching, doodling, creating, journaling, coloring. I've been using this with my Moleskin large journals for a flat portable surface, and also with small projects.
Perfect for coloring projects, too. No need for an art table when you just need a surface for downtime doodling.
Someone mentioned that the carry handle interferes, I don't think so. The clip bar, as you can see, is perfectly situated to the side, so for small pieces of paper, there is plenty of room. If you need a larger board, size up. I needed a small board. (The picture no longer shows a tote handle, I am reviewing the tote handle 13 X 17 sketchboard.)
Good size for portability. Great size for small projects. Excellent quality. Very happy purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
New to srawing, hated pencils. I hate pencils. I hate the sound they make on paper. But, as someone who has never studied art and wanted to learn it just for fun, an artist friend reccomended I start witgh pencil <shudder>. She let me play with her set, the exact set I am reviewing, and I have to say, I am impressed. They glide very smoothly, and make clean lines. They also smudge well (when you are doing it on purpose) but do not rub off on other pages. And the sound they make on paper didn't make my spine crawl at all. This box has redeemed pencils for me. I bought my own set and have been using them religiously for about 4 months now, and I am still pleased. And the eraser it comes with is fun to play with.
(The reviewer was compensated for posting this review. However, the opinion stated in the review is that of the reviewer and the reviewer alone. Further, the reviewer independently selected this product to review and has no affiliation with the product maker/distributor, Amazon or the review requester.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Six variations on 'hello' and 'hi. 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 usually 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 Happy Hello dies can be used to decorate Friendship A2 (5.5" x 4.25") greeting cards. See customer image for a Friendship card I made from the largest 'Hello' die. This is one of the two dies out of a group of six, where the letters are not connected, so you will have to line them up before you glue them to your card. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I got ONE good brush out of the set basically. Wasn't too impressed with the quality control on these. The brushes sizes were NOT true and bristles quality/smoothness etc was very lack luster for all but 1 of them. I got ONE good brush out of the set basically.
Used them for two things, repairing scratches on the truck as they beat the heck out of any 'kit' brushes you get with replacement paint. And Warhammer figurines. If their quality control was better and the other 4 brushes were up to par, I'd have given this a 5. But since only 1 brush was a good 'detail' brush I gave it 2, it's cheap enough that it's 'worth it' to me as the other brushes do work for less detailed work and aren't a complete waste. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
One of My Favorite Crafting Tools. I have had my Epic 6 cutting and embossing system since 2009. It is a sturdy little workhorse of a machine that manually cuts and embosses. It is heavy and simple to operate. There are two different size base mats one for cutting, one for cutting/embossing. There is also a plexiglass top cover. You need to flip the plexiglass every time you use it, as it tends to bow. I have since bought a second plexiglass mat - and using both of the small clear mats, I can use the thicker Sizzix dies. It does a great job cutting and embossing. I leave it out all the time. There are fancier machines out there, including electric ones, but I continue to like this and use it often; there are no complicated instructions, as with some other systems. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Tricky but worth trying for sure. REALLY different to work with. I love stamping, making cards and using my copics. At first I was a little disappointed in this non paper paper. But as I kept at it I found it to be fun. I stamped some of the Art Impressions stamps on it, embossed them and started in with the Copics. As you know, Copics are great blending markers but it was a different using them on the Yupo paper. I would put down my first color and and the next to blend but if I wasn't careful it all blended into one new color. I eventually realized that I need to let the first layer become almost dry and then try to layer. Still tricky but better. I don't think it would have been possible to color with the Copics without having embossed the ink because that gave me a barrier to work inside and kept the colors from flowing across the lines.
I fussy cut out the images and the polypropylene paper had a strength not found in paper. The result was that the images stood out on the paper background and had more of a dimensional look.
While it takes awhile to get used to, in the end I really liked the result. Now I'm curious to try it with other markers, inks, paints, etc. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MARKERS. I was so happy to have these on Thanksgiving day. Like most american families I ate too much turkey and all the fixings, so this saved me by occupying my mind. It was so relaxing and helped me to concentrate on what I was doing instead of how full I was. I really like that these are dual tipped and the 1 end is really a fine tip, because I have been thinking about starting a daily journal that I will not only be writing in, but also be doodling in. I have the tendency to press hard so I am very happy that these do not bleed through. (refer to pictures). I pic I was very happy that there was no smearing at all on the picture or on my hands.ked this mandala because I wanted to test if they smeared and how quickly they dry since you work in a circle. These markers come in 60 pieces, there is a great assortment of shading in each color. The larger tip is pretty flexible and it does go to a point. I use this tip for the larger areas and I use the fine tip for the smaller areas and for writing. They are very smooth flowing so they work great if you are pressing lightly or heavy. These markers are very bright and vivid and they are non toxic. I love the round container because it doesn't take up much room on my shelf and it is very sturdy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
So happy I chose this painting. So happy I chose this painting! I opted for the unframed version because as a college student, I only have so many command hooks to hang stuff up with. The canvas is very high quality and the different colored sections are labeled neatly and legibly. This is not for small children though, the amount of attention and detail required, I feel, would be too much for a child. The package comes with 3 different sized paintbrushes and 30 different paint colors- no mixing necessary. This painting will keep me occupied for a while but so far I love it! I knocked one star off just because of the low quality of the brushes, however they are definitely sufficient enough for a paint by numbers. Will be buying more from this company. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This is a wonderful colored pencil set. This is a wonderful colored pencil set. I ordered this set because I received an adult coloring book for a present and I wanted my own set to use instead of borrowing the kids colored pencils. This set comes with 36 colored pencils and they draw very smoothly, and almost gel like which is the way I like colored pencils to be. I don't like when they are extremely light. These pencils came in a nice tin container. I actually use the container as a lap desk to color on top of and it works perfectly for that reason. I recieved the colored pencils by the estimated delivery date and the item was shipped securely. I am very happy with this purchase and I would definitely recommend them to othere who enjoy coloring.
*I RECEIVED THIS ITEM FREE OR AT A DISCOUNT IN EXCHANGE FOR MY FAIR, HONEST AND UNBIASED REVIEW. ALL OPINIONS, THOUGHTS AND WORDS ARE MY OWN. I HAVE IN NO WAY BEEN COMPENSATED BY THE MANUFACTURER, DISTRIBUTOR OR ANY OTHER ENTITY BEYOND SAID DISCOUNTED OR FREE ITEM* | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This item does not work, and destroys the batteries when used. I purchased this item to replace an older model that was lost. It is completely worthless. It destroyed two new sets of AAA batteries. I use this tool to engrave the plastic recorders I purchase for my students at school. The previous model worked perfectly well for 13 years. This one stopped working after one day-and then, when I went to change the batteries, I found battery acid had leaked from a new battery.
But I replaced them with another set, and the same thing happened.
It seems I've missed the opportunity to return this item. I wish I had payed more attention to the other reviews. Some were positive but others we not. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I love the colors in this colored pencil collection. I ordered these pencils on Saturday and received them on Monday. Very quick service! There was a good array of colors, I think I counted 7 shades of blue, from dark to sky blue. The same goes for the green, purple, pink also there are a variety of browns, some red and yellow, and a gray, white and black. There are no duplicates of colors, and they are true to the lead shade. The colors shaded nicely, so I really don't think there is a need for other collections of colors. The pencils also sharpened nicely with my little hand held sharpener. As with another review that was posted, I agree that the box was a bit flimsy but adequate. It isn't a issue with me as I already had a plastic container handy that I wanted to store them in. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
worst customer support imaginable. While the product itself id's pretty darned impressive, you'd better hope that you don't have any issues requiring customer support. In my case, the machine fails to cut to the full advertised width of eight inches despite the premium version of the company's software displaying the cutting margin at those dimensions.
Going on two weeks now, Silhouette customer support has answered my queries in ways that make it obvious they have not read my highly detailed explanations of the issues I'm trying to resolve, and indeed, have repeatedly asked questions that I've just answered. In response to one of my emails, they asked for my email address although it was included in the footer. At their request I sent them a copy of the file I'm having problems cutting along with a photo showing the resulting incomplete cut. That was last week and today | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It is looking Exceptional. I have been airbrushing for over 10 years and I now have over 20 airbrushes from every maker from Iwata to Master low to high end. I purchased these brushes primarily for my Airbrush tattoo business but they may very well become my mainstays. This is after some preliminary testing and I have not put it fully through its paces but my initial impression is pretty much in line with the reviews that prompted me to purchase these brushes.
For a low priced brush the build seems to be in line with even some of my iwatas. The spray is strong and steady. I will update with more info after I completed a Mickey Mantle painting that I will truly test these guns on. To be continued. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fun, easy, and user friendly!!! Love this machine. I have wanted a Cricut machine for a long time. This is an awesome product. It was so easy to get it up and going, just plug and play. I was able to complete a small project within the first hour I played with it. The design program is very intuitive and easy to use. It has elements of Photoshop for designing in layers and yet it is much much more user friendly. I also love that I can pull up my projects from a web based server instead of just being on one computer so that I can work on them from multiple devices. It was super simple to change the settings to cut different materials. The fonts and projects from the Cricut library are great too. Now I just need more time to play!!!
Here is a picture of the quick project I did the first time I used my Cricut. It is a little hard to see the vinyl letters because they blend in with our counter tops but that was intentional so they would be discreet. I put our family names on the windowsill in the kitchen so that we can keep track of the cup we are using for the day and cut down on dishes. I love, love, love not having a million dirty cups every day. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fun Stencil for Art Journaling & Other Crafting. You just can't go wrong with Ranger products & stencils have been enjoying a major resurgence of interest in the crafting world. From the very simple to elaborate collages, there are so many different things you can do with them. I love watching You Tube videos made by people who design these things &/or are just really good at knowing what to do with them. Dyan Reaveley has lots of these videos demonstrating her line & all the things you can create with them & that's what made me buy this stencil (as well as too many other Dylusions products). I can't wait to use it in my own art journaling creations! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fun designs, nice to get pencils and sharpener included. This was a gift for my mother. I was very happy the shipping was fast and my mother received the gift on Christmas eve. She was excited to get it. She has never had an adult coloring book, and I have never purchased one before. I did not know what to expect, even though I have seen a few in local stores. She has not started using it yet, but it seems well made. I bought this because it had the pencils, sharpener, and the book. I thought it would be a great way to get her started coloring. She was excited to get the 36 colors. There seems to be a variety of mandala designs for all skill levels. The Grown Up Coloring Starter Gift Pack is an excellent value, and this was a pleasurable shopping experience! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Make sure you remove that center black ring before use even if the instructions don't mention it. I feel like I must have missed the directions on removing the center black ring, but I read the back of the package multiple times to try to figure out how to get the thing to work, and nowhere is there any mention of removing the center ring. There was also no package insert. Directions on the back only say not to use on the body, not to apply too much pressure, to store upright, and to replace the cap firmly. How is this supposed to help a newbie like myself when the single most important instruction of how to use is missing?! I finally realized that applying gentle pressure was never going to work on its own, and removed the center ring to see if that would help (it did of course, because that's exactly what you're supposed to do). The substance inside then came out easily, but NOT just through the brush tip...noooo, it also comes out the sides of the end of the pen near the brush tip. It isn't exactly what I would call "neat". I was convinced at first that I must have broken the pen by removing the black ring until I came through and checked the less than 5-star reviews here. I guess that's how it "works". I wouldn't call it the highest quality item for sure. Once you realize that it's just rinky-dink, and that's how it's going to be, you can figure out usage from there. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
GREAT STUFF. i don't understand why others have had problems with this stuff, but for me? it worked great! not only did it come out of the pail white, it was very thick too! applied easily and my boo boos wiped away clean! heck i still have half of a tub left, which means i can apply another coat in a few days to my foam insulation, making it better for when i apply paint to it. thanks for this stuff because my apartment was deadly cold, so cold in fact that it made no sense to use the heat because this place apparently has no insulation, so i nailed the owens corning 4 x 8 sheets of 3/4 inch foamular to the walls facing outwards and now im toasty! and this gesso will make the paint stay on the foam YAYY! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Buy. This is a pretty good desk for art work - neat, compact and lightweight. Although the item is shipped with several pieces that need to be put together, the assembly by itself is simple but time consuming. I use this table for canvas paintings and the height is perfect for it.
Three drawbacks that I didn't think compromised the purpose of the table are -
1. The paint trays on either sides of the table are made of flimsy cheap plastic that could easily break during assembly.
2. The storage container below the table is extremely flimsy and it was a pain to put the drawers together during assembly. In fact, that took the longest time! :-/
3. Since I'm using the table for canvas painting, I was hoping that the pencil ledge would be high enough to stop the canvas from slipping down, but I was wrong; the pencil ledge does NOT stop the canvas from falling. However, I used a Styrofoam block, that came with the package, which fit in perfectly into the pencil ledge area and that solved the problem! I have attached photos depicting this.
Overall, the drawbacks outweigh the ergonomics of this table, and hence I'd say it's a great buy! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Wow amazing PROFESSIONAL feel for such a great price. I decided to try these pencils on a whim because they were on the lightening deal for the day. I paid only $5 for these. I am a graphic artist who likes to have a menagerie of tools at hand for many different reasons. I collect many types of colored pencils because some are waxy, some are water colors too, and I like to get different effects from my pencils. My expectations of these were not high because of the price and because of the over saturated market with pencils due to the coloring book craze. Ok so I am super amazed by these pencils so far. They color very rich and over each other making blending a dream. They perform very much like high end pencils such as Prismacolor. I am able to achieve gorgeous blends and the pencils actually look and feel more expensive. They are marked with color names, they come pre sharpened, and the ends are tipped in paint that matches the pencil color. They performed at a much higher quality than Crayola pencils. In my photo I used 3 pencil colors shading back over itself up to three times to show the depth it would do with simple pressure. The white pencil I tried to use over the image on the right quarter you will see where it gave the colors a more creamy effect but their white pencil will NOT color over other color, but will work as a blender with colors. The Prismacolor white will actually draw over other colors which makes it unique and one of the reason they are very expensive. However if you don't have the money for an expensive set and are looking for something with a more professional quality these will surprise you in their function and price! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
My favorite water brush. I've been using water brushes with pan watercolors as my travel kit, and I keep returning to this brush, it's my favorite. It's the easiest to fill with water, it doesn't leak in my bag, and the bristles are surprisingly durable and they maintain their point nicely despite the fact that I really grind this thing into the hard, dry watercolor paint. In fact, water brushes do a better job of softening up the dry paints and they're cheaper to replace than sable brushes. The previous reviewer was unhappy about how much water is released when you squeeze the brush, but all water brushes are like that and you quickly learn to mix your paints a little more concentrated to compensate for that. You can make a perfect little travel kit with a mechanical pencil (never needs sharpening), a water brush, a set of pan watercolors or water-soluble pencils, and a small sketchbook or 4x6" watercolor postcards, and just keep it in your bag! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Buy the best, forget the rest. Since I knew so little about watercolor art, I had no appreciation of what the paper differences were. One can buy pads, blocks, and single sheets, both in rolls and flats. The paper can be made of wood pulp and cotton fiber (in part or combined). It can be pressed and then treated to slow down absorption or it can be treated before the paper is pressed.
I wanted to buy the cheapest possible because I reckoned that as a beginner I would have inferior works that weren't worth saving. Au contraire!
Works will not be worth saving if you do not purchase the best you can afford. A person will be frustrated with the outcome on cheap paper as their attempts buckle and wear down in parts. It can discourage the enthusiasm for the whole project.
What's good? Arches Aquarelle (French for "watercolor") Watercolor Block, 140 lb (the weight of 500 sheets/reams of paper) cold press. I would even go so far as to recommend trying the even more costly 300 lb paper.
First, Arches is a very old and reliable paper manufacturer.
Second, the thickness works very well for even cheap paints (but be careful to have at least some of the more highly pigmented "artist grade" paints).
Third, the higher grade papers have the chemical treatment for slower absorption IN the paper fiber rather than ON the surface. If the paper absorbs too fast, it will be difficult to paint quickly enough to make the brush produce what you want.
Fourth, separate sheets and pads (as well as binder style) allow people to touch the paper, if not in the store, then in the factory. The oil from a person's fingers imprint on the surface and when you paint over that basically invisible spot, your paint will fail to absorb correctly leaving you a funny looking splotch on your work. The block form is sealed almost completely. You have to use a knife to slip into a small hole at the top to release the paper from the block. NO ONE has touched THAT paper!
Fifth, the cold press refers to the type of surface you paint on. Hot Press is smooth, Not Press is rough. Like Goldilocks, the middle (Cold Press) is just right (as I think a beginner might have the easiest time).
One can purchase the cheaper paper to play with the ideas that you want to work up but it is going to be supremely superior to go on to paint the final work on the best you can afford. Watercolor is one of the cheapest ways to paint. It takes quite a LONG time to use up your paints.
The actual painting can be a mighty challenge. Oils and acrylics can be pretty much painted over to correct what you don't like. Not so with watercolor art. Don't make it even harder by using cheap crap. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Space saver compared to all those boxes. This is much better than having this many cartridge boxes sitting on a shelf! I like being able to have the cartridges and books handy without opening box after box. If you store the keyboard cover and the books it can be a challenge to get all the covers/books in the box if you have the maximum number of cartridges. I stored they keyboard covers separately since I don't need to use them for my machine. My only negative with this box is that it doesn't fit in my scrapbooking desk. I have one of the modular cube desks and the case is a bit too wide to fit in the cube. But it is the same size as most 12x12 scrapbooking storage cases, so I just stack this with my active project cases. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
White Top Micro Modal 2 packets turned Jet Black . I dyed a white top that was micro modal/spandex using 2 packets. I set my washer to hot wash(only do it this way if your water system truly gets very hot if not do the stove method). I added about 1/4 cup of salt to the hot water then the white top. I let the washer mix it around watching it closely. Then once it was about to drain I stopped the washer and let the fabric sit for about 3 hours. After, I decided to throw in some black pj pants that were fading and then just pulled the washer knob out to continue the wash cycle. Once the washer was done I was actually worried because I noticed other reviews mentioned theirs came out a violet color. I was relieved to see a very dark jet black top :) and my pj pants had a nice new dark black color to them. I didn't put the faded pjs in with the white top initially because I've heard the dye can absorb more in full cotton fabric and take away from others. So I let the micro modal top really absorb the black on its own for 3 hours, then just to make use of the remaining black dye, I threw in the faded pants. Cheap with great results now I know what brand works to use in the future.
Thinking of buying more after such great results. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
If you are interested in trying a new hobbie this is a great and fun activity to try. I am trying to get back into painting, so I got these water brush pens to try out. All you have to do is unscrew the cap and add water. Now you squeeze to get the desired wetness. Then I got some acrylic paint and dipped the tip in the paint gently. I then started painting. I have never used water brush pens before so I am not sure if I am doing this correctly. I only used one color. The paint went on smoothly. The paint dried really fast as well. I only dipped the pen once and in the picture I provided you can see how the paint went on a little darker and got lighter as I went. I started from the left and went to the right. This is from only one dip in the acrylic paint. If you are interested in trying a new hobbie this is a great and fun activity to try. Also the clean up is easy. You can rinse the tip and let air dry or you can put in the dishwasher if desired. You should try for yourself.
I did receive this item for free to give my honest opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The vinyl itself is very nice but the way it was sent was a disappointment. The vinyl itself is very nice but the way it was sent was a disappointment. It was rolled so tightly that I had to lay it flat with weights on the edges for over a week to even get it semi flattened out and even then it curls up on itself every chance it gets. Also the vinyl was peeling away from the backing due to being rolled so tightly. On top of being rolled tightly - this was obviously cut off of a larger roll and it was not cut straight along the edges - it made it difficult to line up on my machine as it was all wonky along the edges. It did the trick but was a disappointment - won't order again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Amazing markers. This was my first set of Copics. I haven't had much success with markers in the past, but the rave reviews drew me in. Yes, they're expensive but they truly are the Rolls Royce of markers. Fantastic. I don't use the chisel nib much, but the brush nib is great for blending and creating smooth gradients (with practice, of course). The pen is equally outstanding, an artist's dream. It does not bleed with the markers whatsoever.
This set contains N0, N2, N4, N6, and N8 -- which is the perfect range for B/W work. They're really nice neutral greys, which work well with the colors to give drawings depth. I wish they had similar sets for the cool and warm greys! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
While I love Tim. you let me down with these!
My first complaint is that there were not enough brads to go with the decorative stickers. This was annoying and definitely unexpected. Secondly, there were not enough clear epoxy (acrylic) stickers to go over the decorative stickers that adhere to the brads. Typically, this would be an easy 3-step process to put these to use but alas this was not to be. Without equal, adequate supplies I feel a bit jipped!.
You see, consumer, there are 12 small metal brads and 12 large metal brads equaling 24 but there are 43 decorative stickers and 43 clear epoxy stickers.
Come on Tim, I know you know math! I need 19 more, no, we need 19 more, brads in sizes that compliment what is contained in this package. Maybe this was merely an oversight.
REVAMP!
If this wrong is righted, I will be a happy crafter once again.
Tim? Amazon? Are you listening? Cause I know your important customers are. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Update about Ecraft by Craftwell. In my original review I was actually pretty happy with the Ecraft. But that changed after a few months.
I bought this machine because it didn't require cartridges or mats (they claimed) and I could design my own SVG files and use them. I also wanted something sturdy enough to cut heavy materials. It took a while to figure out, I did a lot of research on the internet because it really doesn't come with any instructions, but was able to make it work after a couple of weeks and a lot of wasted paper.
I used it for about 3 months with very few problems and was able to make some beautiful wedding invitations with it, and then the paper started slipping while it was cutting. Just a little at first but it continued to get worse and soon it wouldn't cut anything correctly. I couldn't even cut a rectangle or square without it moving all over the place. I changed the blade, checked the rollers and used every kind of stabilizer that Craftwell recommended (don't believe their main selling point that you don't need a mat, you have to have some kind of stabilizer for it.)
I contacted Craftwell multiple times (too much time had passed to return it back to Amazon or I would have done that.) Although Craftwell answered my emails they were no help. Basically I was told that I didn't know what I was doing and that they got "many people sending back their machines claiming there were problems with them but that they[Craftwell]could never replicate the problem." Seriously, that is what they said. Don't you think if you had so many people complaining and sending back a product you would know that it was obviously defective?
Bottom line...stay away from this product and this company. I'll probably end up going with the Silhouette Cameo now. I know several people who have them and are very satisfied customers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
There are so many great features in this brush set and I think that . <div id="video-block-R80GIW3YHSH5W" 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/91edIzWmL5S.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/915RcWkutMS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> There are so many great features in this brush set and I think that any beginner artist to pro artist will agree! There are seven different brushes included and the variety is nice as it allows for large detail down to the very smallest of detail. The handles on these brushes are perfect as they are the "short" handles and easier to use for me personally. They come in a really nice black soft case for easy storage and it makes them perfect for traveling.
Each brush is evenly tapered and there are no funky cuts which is one of the things that I look for first in brushes. These also do not shed which is such an important feature! I have only used them for watercolor so far since it is what I generally paint with and they have worked amazingly. The paint distributes evenly and I find that these hold more paint so I do not need to dip my brushes as much. Cleaning was a breeze too! These clean up very easily and dry fairly quickly as well. Out of all of the paint brushes that I have, these are currently my favorite and the ones I enjoy working with the most!
Also, I love them for face painting! Aside from painting with watercolor, I also use them for my face paints and they are the easiest and most gentle brushes I have used for that purpose yet! Even if canvas or paper art is not your thing, you will enjoy them for face painting as well! I did receive this product for free in exchange for my honest review/opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
LOVE this Tim Holtz die... I'm a happy girl. I LOVE Tim Holtz products and have MANY of the TH Sizzix dies. This is my 3rd TH Sizzix XL alphabet die...I also have the Block Talk and Wordplay dies. I love all three of them they are a nice size... not too small. I have other alphabets that are too small for me to work with easily since having several health issues. I am alittle shaky and tiny pieces are harder for me to use. But these are a great size for cards, banners, home decor projects and much more. I love these dies because you can cut so much more than cardstock or patterned paper with them. They cut chipboard, cardboard, fabric, felt and wood veneer easily... which is another reason I love the Sizzix steel rule dies. I did purchase this die thru Amazon and I received it VERY quickly. Very happy with this die and happy to have it as an addition to my VERY LARGE library of Sizzix dies!!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Markers are great, but color choices are much to be desired. I'll sum this up, the markers are great! But I have some problems with the color choices. There isn't a true red, but there is a very similar color, but it's still not red. Additionally, the next lightest shade is a very pale pink. It would be nice if there was a light red, medium red, light blue, medium blue, etc. Instead, this includes light pink, dark red, light blue, DARK blue, light, pale green, DARK forest green.
Basically what I'm saying is if you're buying these to shade or color illustrations, they're limited. The markers themselves are great, but the color choices, not so much. I bought these a year ago and rarely use them because of this. I think you'd be better off figuring out what colors you want and buy them separately. A little pricier, yes, but it's an even worse use of money to buy something you will never use... Anyways, do your research! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect markers for making DIY coffee mugs/soup cups. Perfect markers for making DIY coffee mugs/soup cups. I made a set a coffee mugs for my Uncles for Christmas with personalized images/messages. The colors are beautiful and the paint flows perfectly out the markers for my make-shift calligraphy. Also already used them to put some fun designs on my plain boring cups I had. Just be careful if you're heavy handed, best used while only pressing lightly. They WILL blot if pressing hard, because that's how you refill the tip with paint.
Also another great thing I noticed while using these, were the paint dries super fast so you don't have to worry about smudging. Paint a section and if you have to go back over the section again, just wait a minute or two and it'll be dry enough to touch. Just still don't forget to bake to ensure the longevity of your artwork.
Will update with pictures and further info when I can. <3 | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Need a quick strobe light? just drum your fingers on the power button. I love this, I immediately bought one after seeing a colleague using one at work, I asked her where she bought it and she pulled up the website link for me. There are three settings of light, but all of them seem pretty bright (there isn't a dim setting, which makes sense for a light pad). I will say that the usb-connector bit isn't snug, and the plug will often fall out while using it. The power button is SUPER sensitive; I'm left handed so I use the pad upside down so the power is on the right side, my hand was constantly brushing against it and making an impromptu rave on my desk.
I've also used this as a backlight for photography, and it's a great makeshift flood light. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Garment sewers take notice. Considering the high price for a set of fashion rulers for designing and altering patterns, these are a steal. Ship curves huh, I decided to give them a try? What a find. They suffice for all manner of truing curves. Since they are transparent and sometimes difficult to find on my cutting table, I took an indelible marker and traced the edges, I also numbered them for quick access. They of course do not have any measurement markings but rarely if ever, do I find I need this. I was planning on using these temporarily until I decided whether I would do enough to warrant the purchase of a professional set. Frankly these are doing the trick so well, I will put the extra money into some beautiful fabric, or other notions. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
For 86 bucks it does the job but it could be better. The face on this drafting / design board appears to be ordinary cabinet grade melamine and it does not respond to needles as the rubberized drawing boards do. The first thing I did was make a small circle down in the corner below the horizontal bar to see what kind of divot my compass would leave. The melamine laminate is hard and did not puncture as deep as I thought it would. It is tough and sturdy in other words. The needle did leave a tiny burr that will catch lead points in the future. The compass needle does not go in very easily or deep, making it more difficult to draw a clean circle, more than it already is to accomplish in the first place, as getting high quality lines with a compass is a pain in the neck to me it seems. I think that compassing for me will be ok because I don't plan on doing much engineering which requires many more circles than architecture does, but these needle marks will still need to be cared about in the future; scraped or filled with something after heavy compass use in order to keep the drawing surface smooth. I am a remodeling designer/ plumber/electrician, and I expect this board to get banged up on job sites anyways so I will probably move on to a better one with a hard carry case eventually. In other words it is a life expectancy tool like a saw or something else I burn up (wear out) on job sites and need to replace.
The cable mechanism is more impressive than I thought it would be. The cables are not illustrated very well at all in the Amazon spec page and I was apprehensive about that detail. However, they look stout and well designed except for one thing. I don't think it is going to be user friendly when it comes to keeping the horizontal bar straight. I will follow up this review after a few uses as to how accurate the drawing bar stays during a composition. The same type of drawing boards at school have rubber stops at the bottom of the board, and the bar can easily be re-set (kept straight with the drawing) by lowering it to the stops which resets the cable slightly, and puts them back to their original position so the horizontal bar matches the lines on the drawing throughout the composition of the drawing .
I am up in the air about the cost and quality. I wonder if for 86 dollars they could use a rubberized drawing surface, . I do not know how expensive that rubberized face material is. It is definitely possible to incorporate bottom stops for the horizontal bar into the manufacturing process of these nifty little tables, but as it is right now the bar bottoms out by hitting the roller hardware (the wheel bracket) at the bottom side of the cable assembly , and they do not hit in a place that is stable or planned even. It was completely overlooked by the designer, who I doubt has ever used a drafting table.
The stand is excellent, It angles the board up high enough for me. The ones at school do not angle up far enough for me and I am going to have to take a stool into class eventually. This board is adjustable to several arbitrary levels. The PEB is sturdy and a well made product. It does not have anything mickey mouse or sloppy. For instance the lamination and trim are tight and the board is straight as an arrow, the carry handle has a very nice large bracket attachment that is secured with two screws. I think this unit will hold up very well with proper care and attention. Ultimately I am giving it a thumbs up. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
very disappointing. For anyone who (like me) was looking for the "new & improved" Deal a Meal, this isn't it.
This is a diet just like the thousands of others that are out there - no big deal.
The set comes with a list of eat/don't eat items in a calorie counting book and when you have eaten one protein or one starch etc.. you close the little window.
Deal a Meal had come with the cards and all the info was right there - pick a card, eat whatever it is you want, then move the card over until there are no cards left.
This "set" is just too cumbersome - who wants to walk around with the little window thing in one hand and the calorie book in the other?
Not me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Gorgeous colors, excellent quality, very versatile for a variety of projects. I love armoires so I was super happy to discover this armoire themed tag pad. The coloring is very pastel, the illustration lines are very subtle. The paper weight of the tags feels substantial, enough to hold up to applying some light applications of wet media on. The size of the pad is perfect for many of the Julie Nutting Mixed Media doll stamps. Julie has a super cute video tutorial on how to use these to make a card with them on the Prima Marketing You Tube channel. Its super adorable and I can see myself buying several more of these pads before they retire/become discontinued. This is one of the best products Julie has produced from her mixed media Prima line in a long time. It really extends the possibilities for creativity when used with her doll stamps. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice Acrylic Paint Set. I'm no professional artist, but I enjoyed using these acrylic paints!
They come very nicely packaged & would make an excellent gift for someone that likes to paint or craft.
They are a thick, buttery texture as described. They're much less runny than other acrylic paints I have used.
The tubes are tiny (0.4 FL Oz each), but a little goes a long way.
I used these to paint on canvas & wood, but found they definitely took better to the canvas. I had some difficulty getting an even coat on the wood.
Also the color on the tube isn't a very accurate depiction of the color paint inside. The midnight blue label looks purple, but the paint is actually a vibrant & beautiful blue. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Tulip Navy blue. Tulip paints, I love this paint it works for just about any project you could need dimension for, it did not receive 5 stars due to t he slight differences there may be in the tip of the bottle, some are smaller than others for the project i do i require the finest tip and often have to put paint in the bottle I use as the tips are not interchangeable for some reason. and it is hard to get the tips off to squeeze paint from another bottle. smaller to larger tip is easy enough but I need the opposite..also the material for some bottles is much thicker than others too, so some are harder to squeeze than others and if working for long periods of time can be quite hard on the hands, Best tip for first time use, squeeze a glob out to get any dried material that may be in the tip or you will get that glob on your work when it decides to release, | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not a timeless wooden toy but still fun. Most of the Melissa & Doug toys that are in my daughter's collection are wooden toys that have something of an old-fashioned (and I mean that in a positive way) feel to them. The Melissa Doug Fashion Design Activity Kit isn't like that for the obvious reason that (a) it's not made of wood and (b)it lacks the charm and whimsy. It does make up for that by being a large and durable plastic toy that lets kids mix and match wardrobes to make their own fashion drawings. There's enough variety to keep a 5 year busy for a while and it all packs up into a nice package with a handle.
The so-called 'design crayon' is a dark crayon with a little holder/handle that makes it easier to rub and transfer the pattern onto paper but we found it hard to get a clear image that didn't have dark splotches all over the paper. Seemed to be more of a problem on the edges.
So overall this is a fun and affordable toy that'll keep your kid busy for a while. A couple of things that I really disliked: (1) It would have been nice to have an integrated cutter for 8 1/2" x 11" sheets of paper since you need to cut sheets in half and that can be challenging for younger kids to do on their own and (2) the clamshell packaging is just awful.
So not a timeless wooden toy but still fun. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
so I thought we were off to a good start. The first thing I did was test . I purchased the A4 (8.27 X 12.20-Inch) today with same-day shipping, and was very excited to get to work on some designs I've been planning. It appeared exactly as depicted in the pictures, so I thought we were off to a good start. The first thing I did was test out the three brightness settings, and was first very impressed at first, but I was immediately disappointed that after only a couple seconds of having it on the third (brightest) setting it automatically shut off. I thought that possibly I had accidentally pressed the power button again, thinking it was just very sensitive touch-button. I tried it again, several times, but it kept shutting off. Maybe I got unlucky and was sent a faulty board, but l will be returning and purchasing a different brand (one with a USB cord charger). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
These watercolors are very nice and come in a hard metal case which is . These watercolors are very nice and come in a hard metal case which is great. Got these for my 5 year old daughter because the ones that she has tend to run a lot and not provide great color on the page/canvas. These seem to provide deeper, richer color on the page and there is a nice array of colors to choose from.
I would use a different brush than the one provided as it seems to be a bit flimsy and not hold the color as well. I would also take the tray out of the metal box because the water does have the tendency to make the colors run a bit.
I received a discount for my honest, unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Little Work Horse. Wow. This is fantastic. I do not use it for mixing paints, but I do use it for mixing pigments and micas with oils for soap making. It's also an awesome tool to have for mixing lotion emulsions in small 100g or 50g test batches. It can pretty much be used to effortlessly mix any powder into a liquid. It's great because it is not high foaming. The only other tool I have seen for small cosmetic mixing jobs is a milk frother, and that-well-froths... Really fantastic.
It comes with one mixing tool, which usually fits the bill. However the mixer extensions from the Norpro Cordless Mini Mixer (broken in 2 days) mixer fit this machine! This has a standard pin type fixture for attaching different mixer extensions.
If this ever breaks I will be buying another.*
*Update 8/18/2017: This mixer stopped working 8/2017, and I immediately bought another. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Oil-slick before you know it. My review from the exact same product under a less-expensive listing:
It started off great: wrote nice, crisp, fine lines that were consistent in width and that seemed t stick to any surface I wrote on. And then, ever so slowly, the pen started to degrade. In order to get the paint to flow down to the tip, you need to depress that tip (which is held in place with a spring) to open the paint reservoir and make the paint come out. This works great at first. But if you leave the pen in a drawer for more than a week, the paint apparently starts to gum up around the valve, and then the only way to get it to flow to flow at ALL is to press down very firmly on the tip, which then causes a deluge of white ink to come smearing out of the end of the pen. Right now as I type this my fingertips are slathered and stained in the very-permanent white paint that streamed out of this pen during its last attempted use... "Last" both as in "most recent" and "last" as in "final". I think I have used it three times since I bought it. What a waste. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Quality down. I have 3 other paintings from this seller who I consider the best. However, this painting was flawed. Several places on the canvas were not numbered. There were 2 types of shading, lighter and darker, some with numbers, some not. The latter usually means to use the black paint, also not numbered. The worse offense is the canvas was folded and cross folded and the creases will not flatten. The creases are now part of the painting. The number stamping on the canvas was too light to see in many places. The paper map was also not numbered in several places. I made my own decisions in these areas. however, the paint is better than past purchases. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for watercolor pen beginners. Great for watercolor pen beginners. I've used a paint brush/water to blend the colors, but being a newbie to this, I really like them! These are really the only pieces I've done with them so far, I'm trying out different watercolor tools at the moment to get my creative juices flowing again (having small kids leaves little time for that!). The tips do fray after some use, but you can twirl them somewhat back into place, but they aren't as fine point as I started with. All in all, great buy for the price! (also used in these pics, black sharpie and white sakura gelly roll for highlights and patterns). There is A LOT of fade in the sunlight though. The pic with the flowers was a much deeper purple the day before I started working on it outside | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love These. I have had so much fun making stamps for the backgrounds of my junk journal. I don't think these would work well for detailed stamps (unless you are talented and can carve them) but they work great for what I wanted to do. Eight in the package and I have used 4 so far. I heated the foam and pressed into whatever I had that I thought would make a good background stamp. One I pressed into a piece of fluorescent lighting grid - one I pressed onto my MS Crafts Scoring Board - one I pressed onto a wire basket with a diamond mesh pattern and one I pressed onto a glass candy jar. All four made great stamps for background of collage pages (see my image added to the product page). I even had to reheat the one for the glass jar a few times to get the impression on the foam straight and it worked great every time. And, if I ever get tired of these designs I can heat the foam again and make new designs. See my image on the product page: <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Clearsnap-Magic-Stamp-Moldable-Foam-Stamp-Set/dp/B001ASSAMG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Clearsnap Magic Stamp Moldable Foam Stamp Set</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
These are a great cheap alternative to Copic markers. These are a great cheap alternative to Copic markers! They work just as well. Granted, there aren't as many colors, but you don't really need them. These pens blend very well. They're a must-have for anyone wanting alcohol-based markers that aren't as costly as Copics. If you want Copic colors as well as these, they work together very well! I used them with the few Copic markers that I have, and they worked together wonderfully. All in all, I'm very impressed by these pens for their very low price! A few of them were a dry, so I contacted the company asking for a replacement, and their customer service was delightful. They even gave me a discount code for my next refill for these markers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works for Me. I needed a second set of watercolor pencils for my second home, but didn't want to spend too much, as I'm not there all the time. I was a little afraid that at this very reasonable price, I would not be satisfied with the quality. I'm not an artist, but like to draw the trees and flowers I see outside, and also sometimes like to make galaxies and outer space scenes. I love watercolor painting, but just can't handle all the mess (with the distractions of grandchildren and a young dog, it is hard to sit down and focus, plus they make enough mess as it is--I don't want to make more.) So watercolor pencils are my go-to favorite art medium. These pencils are fine for my purposes--perhaps not quite as rich as my Faber-Castells, but it's hard to tell--there's very little difference, if any. I would recommend trying them, at least. I hide my expensive colored pencils from the kids, but I don't mind if they use these Staedtlers--no great loss if they use them up--I could just pick up another set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
perfect. GREAT gadget - what sold me was the (free) software that was user friendly and packed with features (can we say weld and trace)!
1st cut advice - pick/draw a small (2- 3 inches) simple shape (like a circle) and put it at least 2 inch from the corner, don't try to save paper on your first cut, and use thicker paper like cardstock. my first cut was using regular paper and a larger complex shape and since there a edge clearance that takes getting use to my first cut went into the mat then to add to it, since the mat was extra sticky since it was new, the paper ripped and tore when i tried to release the shape. this all was solved after a few more test tries and heavy paper. my first weekend with it, i was able to make 20 invitations, thank you cards and a birthday banner...the learning curve is really quick! but just in case, order another mat and blade, as back up, if you have an important project to power through.
I did order the portrait over the cameo purely for cost reasons, plus I know I'll generally be making small items. only down side is having to cut down scrapbook paper but that was worth the cost difference. other than that, i haven't notice other setbacks.
overall - AMAZING cutter and the software that goes with is great. definitely a great purchase - no regrets and highly recommended! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent airbrush. I'm a scale modeler, and have been using an Iwata Revolution exclusively. While the Iwata is a great brush, I was looking for something that would allow me to do more detailed work. There are cheaper brushes available, but the features and quality offered by the H&S Infinity 2-in1 made it an easy choice.
This kit comes with 2 needles and nozzles (.15 and .4) and unlike the Revolution, the nozzles for this brush are fairly large (not easy to lose when cleaning) and do not have to be screwed on (they rest securely in side the air cap). The fine level of control from the .15 needle is amazing, and the .4 works perfectly for base coats and other larger jobs.
The cutaway handle design not only allow you to back the needle out for easy cleaning, but it also provides easy access to the trigger tension screw (the majority of other brushes require you to remove the handle to access this).
The trigger's travel control mechanism at the end of the handle is precise, with a numbered adjustment ring for easy setup. Simply engage the mechanism by pressing the 'button' on the end of the handle (sort of like a retractable pen) and disengage by pulling out slightly on the adjustment ring - very elegant!
The kit also has 2 color cups (2ml and 5ml), a quick-connect hose adapter, a couple of 2-pronged caps that help you avoid needle damage while still allowing easy access to clean tip-dry, a 'detail' cap (nice, though not something I'm likely to use) and storage cap.
Very nice seals throughout, and beautiful, easy-to-clean finish. Amazing brush! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
so I had better have an amazing fan brush for the price of . Quite mad really, first off, very misleading, it makes it seem as tho you get 4 brushes, instead you get 1 number FOUR brush, False advertising as far as I am concerned! The reason I purchased these was for the fact that I assumed I would get a SET, of four brushes. Second, okay, so I had better have an amazing fan brush for the price of $12.50. The handle may be made of titanium, but if this brush comes apart or begins to get loose at the attachment of the bristle and the handle I am going to revise this review and make sure that everyone knows about it. No brush should be as expensive as this was, I don't care what it's made of!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Sooooo WORTH IT. After trying a $20 plastic intro spray kit just to see if I liked airbrushing my models I instantly knew I needed something better. I found it and more without breaking the bank.
This kit is everything it says it is and does everything you could possibly want for models. The dual action works great and totally removes any concern about compressor burst issues. The compressor is indeed quiet. It also keeps pressure where you need it for however long you need it. In other words you can spray for minutes without any problem worrying about whether or not the compressor will keep up a steady pressure with the motor filling the tank vs just what's already compressed in the tank.
Like others have said, the documentation is near void and you need to rely on watching other videos on the web to gain an understanding of dual action vs single action, how to remove the needle for cleaning, etc. But for the $$$ that's not worth removing a star. It's still a 5 star buy.
I can't speak towards how this will work for fine detail artistic work because I am not much of an artist however I am going to give it a shot. It is definitely good enough to practice your dots, lines, shading and dagger points which are all basic elements I have seen beginning videos stress. I have tried them all and have had decent results and that is from a true beginner.
Some tips I have for the beginner from my own learning experience with this:
1. Know if you are using oil or water base paint. May sound like I am stating the obvious but once you build up a fair number of colors and buy them before you know if you like/need enamel(oil) vs. acrylic(water) you will have a mix of both. I couldn't figure out why my first color cleaned up so easily with thinner and the second one didn't. Duh...I had used an acrylic for the second color without paying attention. The paint stuck on the needle over night and I had to VERY CAREFULLY clean it off without breaking the tip.
2. For the 3mm gravity feed brush (the larger cup) it is easier to clean the base of it out if you remove the needle first. Then use Q-tips dipped in thinner (or water) to get the last bit of paint out. Don't try to force the Q-tip around the needle barrel or you may end up bending the needle. FYI, the needle, again for the beginners like me, runs the length of the brush and is removed by unscrewing the back piece of the brush. Not the knob at the back but the ~2" shaft that the back knob is attached to. Then there will be a coupling screw to loosen (or remove) so you can slide the needle out. Just be very careful putting it back in as you will see the tip is extremely small and fragile.
3. A little paint goes a long way. Don't pour too much paint in the cup. In fact, even to cover an entire model I only needed to fill the cup about 1/4 to 1/2 full.
4. Using Testors paints, as long as you have shaken/stirred them so they are completely mixed (meaning the sludge at the bottom is completely mixed into the paint) they will flow just fine through the gravity feed without the need for thinning. I haven't used the siphon feed yet so I can't speak to that.
That's all I can think of for now. Good luck and have fun! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Alright Quality, Wear Out Quickly. These blades are decent. I run a small business using these in my Cricut machine, so I go through a lot of blades and took a chance on these. They're not as sharp as the Cricut brand German Carbide blades and last about 1/4 of the time that the Cricut ones do, so the lower price is not worth it to me because I'd purchase them much more frequently. They do fit my machine & arrived quickly, but they're just not worth the money. They may be a better value for someone who cuts only occasionally, but I am a fairly heavy user and these don't last a week for me before they start tearing the paper (which I use with no problem with Cricut brand blades). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Children Will Love Them. Mr Sketch Watercolors are impressive for their vividness and resistance to smearing, when applied dry. When applied to a wet surface, they will run a little and can be feathered, using a wet brush. Use a very light touch when applying if you want to blend areas of different color.
These colors are bright with a capital B, so are not suitable for many applications, but when they are needed, they come through great.
For children, they are great. Kids like bright colors for everything and love the scents. A warning to parents: If accidents are allowed to dry on fabric or textured surfaces, they will be extremely difficult to remove. I had my grandchildren wear old clothes and work over a drop cloth, just to be safe.
Overall, I am happy with the product, but not enthralled as it is difficult to get a really good result when using them. Where they really shine is in painting tropical flowers or as children's art supplies. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
works fine for me. I used them to decorate cups as wedding favors and I didn't have any problems. It's best to keep going once you start so you don't have to worry about getting the ink flowing again. I love these things.
They are a bit difficult to get started and you have to be careful/patient with them.
Someone else mentioned that they get clumpy; they do but when it starts to happen you can usually see the clump on the tip. I just brush it off onto a piece of paper.
They are water-soluble so if you make a mistake or your clothes get in the way, you can clean it up quite easily.
If you want to do more stencil-like things, you should get the actual pebeo paint so you can just paint over your stencil.
Happy crafting! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
great acrylic set for beginners or seasoned artist. This acrylic paint set by vermilion makes a good set for any beginner or seasoned artist. The set comes with twelve different paint colors. You receive a variety of colors good for any project or painting. The colors have a good hue. The paint is not too thin like some acrylics I have tried out. The colors blend and mix will with one another in this set as well with other brands in have tried. These are the small tubes of paint that would be good for smaller projects or someone just starting out. I used them on a glass background as well as canvas background and the preform good on both. They come tightly and securely boxed up to prevent any moving or damage to the paint tubes. Each tube is 12ml, has a screw on/off cap. Once you screw them open for the first time you can use the top of the cap flipped upside down to press onto the seal of the tube to pop open it. I suggest you do not hold the tube too tight while doing so or the paint will start to come out (my child learned that lesson). If you have never used acrylic paints before this would be a great set to start with. Acrylics can be used on a multitude of surfaces for many different painting projects. I have used them to paint rocks, pictures on canvas, painting on glass, pictures onto wood. And many other surfaces. This vermilion paints are a good quality paint and the paints are true to their colors. I have received this product with a discount for my honest and open opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
How is this $45?! Tips for a more reasonably priced beginning in your calligraphy journey. Having just started learning calligraphy 2 weeks ago, my friend decided to help me out and give this to me as a gift. I have found that this is an incredibly overpriced kit. I am absolutely astonished by the multiple positive reviews. This is so expensive more than it is worth that I feel almost scammed (for my friend's sake)
The materials can be had for less than $15 at most (they say "highest quality" in a copied and pasted response to all of their critical Amazon reviews -- and I'm not sure about that... the oblique holder looks like a Speedball oblique holder... which can be had for $2 -- of course, it does have a lot of fans, so it may be quality for its intended use, but it is not worth what they are charging). The "several sheets" of instructions are small and not very thorough in teaching one how to start out.
Please create your own kit for a lot cheaper by the following:
Start here: https://thepostmansknock.com/beginners-guide-modern-calligraphy/
Which generally recommends the following (I've followed this -- it works):
1) G nib (brand: Nikko, Zebra [which this kit includes.. and only includes one where as 12 nibs can be had for $6 on Amazon...], Tachikawa)
2) Oblique holder (Speedball, 2$) or straight holder (see Amazon)
3) Sumi ink (various sources on Amazon for 7-10$, in a larger quantity provided than in the kit) + smaller container to pour ink in (this can be literally anything -- I use small, old jam jars with a screwtop lid -- not a snap lid like that is include -- to prevent leaking when traveling)
4) Tutorials... watch videos online (there are a ton of them.. Skillshare has some great ones (and a free 1 month trial... so you can watch the video for free...), you can go to The Flourish Forum (Google it) for "step-by-step" guidance from any supportive member). The Postman's Knock has several free exemplars and more that you can purchase for $5-15. You can also try Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy: A Step by Step Manual on Amazon.
5) Paper/ tracing paper -- go look up Rhodia, Clairefontaine, or the HP printer paper recommended by The Postman's knock.
Go on and learn calligraphy, but please don't buy this kit and spend your money on better resources elsewhere. It's totally not worth it, unless you are merely paying a premium for nice wrapping/ packaging only, as you're paying a lot of extra money for people to put things in a nice box with some nice printed labels with an Etsy brand name. While I appreciate the sentiments of my friend, I will not be using this kit and it will likely end up simply.. existing... as I use the other calligraphy supplies and learning resources that are far superior at a better price. Seriously. If you need help with things, please just ask here. I'm just ashamed that this company can continue charging this much for learning calligraphy, which is an amazing thing to learn for the fact that it can learned on a very tight budget (like mine).
FYI: I included a lot of links here for things that I have personally used and found very useful. I am getting no compensation for anything. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fun addition to our summer activities! Not an artist but fun to do with my kids. I am not an artist in any way, but my daughters, age 3 and 5, love face paint so I bought a set of paint and saw these brushes to made face painting a little more fun. While I am not great at using these, I watched a few videos that came with the face paint set I bought and these brushes really helped to make cool designs and blend colors after the paint was applied to a design on the cheek or arm. The variety of brushes is awesome and I have only used a few, but they are great quality. I followed the directions about getting them ready for use on the back of the packaging and have not seen any bristles in my "art" pieces. My daughters love that we have a variety of brushes so we can try different techniques and I do think I am getting a little better at the designs, but I'll keep my day job for now! These have been a fun addition to our home summer fun and learning activities. I would totally recommend these to other parents who don't want to spend a fortune on face painting at the farmers markets or fairs! While, I received these brushes at a discount for an honest and unbiased review, I choose what I want to review useful for everyday use by me and my family. I also read these reviews for honesty and buy from them so I hope to this for others as well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very happy with this table. I purchased a Dell Canvas (27 inch digital drawing screen) and had been looking for an inclined desk to place it on. This table has worked out perfectly for that. I was concerned about the glass top but it arrived in perfect, scratch free condition. As others have said this does take 2 people to assemble but it's pretty easy and the instructions are easy to follow. After getting it put together and using it for a few weeks I have to say that it's sturdy and seems like it will last for years. I did not put the pull out drawer on mine but did use the 3 drawers, they are exactly what they look like, inexpensive plastic but they get the job done. I looked around a lot and this is both a good deal and great for what I use it for. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
You trace your sewing patterns, right? Right?!? (Yeah, I didn't either, until this came along. This is wonderful, wonderful stuff. I bought it for sewing, since I ruined one too many patterns by cutting the originals out of their tissue paper only to find that a) I needed to make size adjustments to the pattern, and b) tissue paper disintegrates/tears/falls apart really, really easily. Now I trace my pattern with a pencil onto this, cut it out, and voila...a more durable pattern that, if anything happens to it, I can just trace another.
You also get a generous amount of paper with this roll. Tracing is easy, as the paper (which is really more like medium-weight interfacing minus the gluey bits) takes pencil marks easily, and it's easy to see the master pattern beneath your paper. The only thing is, try not to make a mistake with your tracing; the paper doesn't like pencil erasers. But overall, fantastic stuff, well worth purchasing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent addition to my colorful world. I am by no means a professional artist, but I do color on a regular basis, I enjoy the flexibility of these markers, the colors are vibrant. The are a good size and fit comfortably in my hands. They have a brush tip and a fine liner tip, I adore the fine liner end of these for small spaces they are fantastic! I like the brush tip is not real firm but firm enough to hold its shape. I like that the caps on each end is different, one end is smooth, one end has ridges, that makes it easier to know what end you are opening without having to read the label, when I color with my other brand of double end markers it seems as if I spend more time opening the wrong end and having to flip it and try again.
I am enclosing photos of the colors using each end as well as a sheet I demonstrated a few techniques with. On the sheet in the upper flower I did not do any blending, the middle flower I followed instructions on the amazon description and mixed 2 colors on plastic and used a brush with water to mix and apply the new color, I have also labeled the colors of which I used per flower petal. On the bottom flower wanted to show I colored without leaving lines also on one of the petals I laid the color on paper and used a cotton swab with water to blend on paper.
I will absolutely enjoy these markers and will use then frequently. I have received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect Light Pad. It took me quite awhile to decide on which light pad I wanted to take a chance on. I'm SO glad I chose Huion! This pad works perfectly. The light adjustment is perfect, I rarely have to charge it and it's the perfect size for me. I chose this size in particular because I use it to trace my own drawings and enlarge them for painting. Sometimes I'll just trace a very detailed photo, coloring book page etc...and the light is bright enough that I don't miss a thing. I have the clip also which works nicely to keep your paper in place. Sometimes I'll add a little artist tape to the sides and bottom of I'm taking it with me but normally it's not necessary. I LOVE that its rechargeable!!! I can work for several hours and be nowhere near an outlet and not worry I'll run out of charge. This is a very nice light pad and highly recommend for anyone thinking of trying one. You definitely want quality and this IS quality! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
You Get What you Pay For. This item is fine for the money - It was fairly cheap, but don't expect the canvas to be stapled straight across the grain, or the corners to be nicely tucked and folded. This is NOT gallery wrapped - it is only wrapped around the outside top edge and then stapled. Even if you paint the edges black as most of these type canvases are done, the staples still show. Not particularly impressed. The packaging is HORRIBLE: the item was simply dropped inside a box that was way too large, a sheet of thin brown paper tossed in, and as a result, the canvas was dented in places where the shipper neglected to properly protect it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Best for Design Proffesionals. Copics are amazing markers for any design professional they make amazingly crisp lines for a marker and are also blendable. They are great for anyone from Illustrators to Architects. In college when I had huge marker projects I was constantly running dry with other markers in the middle of an assignment and hated just throwing out money,then I discovered copics. They are more expensive then other design markers such as popular prismas but one of the things I love most about Copics is they are refillable which will save you money long term, so no more throwing away a $5 marker after only a few uses! These last so much longer between refills and a bottle of ink will last a long time I'd say up to four or five refills sometimes more. They also have more variety in colors than other marker brands. I have both this original set of markers and the sketch line but if you are debating between the two get the original markers they hold more ink and Copic makes dozens of different interchangeable nibs so you really don't need both kinds, the sketches are just cheaper and have a flexible brush nib but you can buy one of those nibs for these. Over the years I've bought several of each color and installed the different nibs on each of them so I have this amazing multi lined styled marker arsenal, I would never use anything else. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Pretty but. I have ordered these butterflies from a few different places on amazon and I am not as happy with these ones as I am with the others. These came with no padding in the packaging so they were a little bent which is easily smoothed back into shape. There is also one butterfly whose body came off the second I touched it and won't go back together and there is a pair of wings with no body at all. It was just those two out of the 12 that were missing a body and whose body fell off and won't go back on. The other 10 are fine and beautiful! The other 60 butterflies I have gotten else where on here are great! They have no bends, padded shipping, not falling apart, no missing parts. Over all the ones I gotten from any seller have been beautiful and fun to use in my projects and around the house! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good product- could be better. While I think the price point of these is spot on for their quality, as compared to, say, tombow or copic sets, I still find that they could be better without much effort. The dual tip is awesome - rather than a chisel and 'fine point' these have a brush and a micro point for tight spaces. However the micro point on many of the markers within two weeks of us are now dried out and almost completely useless unless given an exorbitant amount of recooperation time. They don't bleed nearly as much as other markers (say, alcohol based) but also don't blend really in any capacity. Would recommend to someone who just wants some art markers for hobby/ boredom fixing solutions and nothing more creative than that. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Grumbacher at fault here. Poorly designed to ship- period. The Prime shipping box came to me with the box of watercolors and one 3-channel clear air pillow. (Still fully inflated)
Yes- inside it had damage. Upon opening it it looked like a party had been going on. The top layer of paint tablets were all out moving freely.
When I lifted the top tray off I saw pretty much the same thing happened on that level also.
The pillow, the watercolor package and all 28 pieces ( including the 2 trays, the tube of white, the brush ) had all shifted or totally come out of its color cup. Grumbacher didn't put ANY SPONGE between the trays of colors. Luckily, I was able to reassemble most of it. The case itself was not damaged.
All the colors are readily DESIGNED to be removable from individual plastic cups for re-order or for the artists ease of use. If they get there..............
I blame GRUMBACHER the most part for not packaging this accordingly. One piece of packing sponge will have to be in between the trays. For a company in business as long as Grumbacher, I am surprised and disappointed.
Amazon was not at fault very much ,if at all -as the package made it here FAST and no outer damage. They gave me a 25 percent refund as a gift card. I thought that was nice.
The colors that came loose were all re- attachable and usable, but half the silver had gone to fine dust. Un-Retrievable.
Unfortunately, Amazon does not sell the individual replacement colors for this set so I will have to go elsewhere to replace the loss. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Tons of fun for kids, wash off very easily. Love these markers!! My kids had a BLAST when I gave them these markers and let them go at the glass sliding door in our living room! The markers work really well and the colors are bright and vivid. I couldn't give it a full 5 stars because the white was a little translucent and hard to see, but overall these markers are fabulous!! I used a wet cloth and it all came right off, easy peasy. We have a big road trip coming up and I know these markers will be a great distraction during the long car ride. Overall, great purchase! I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not very sturdy--- a real disappointment. Spare time? Not much. Good at slowing down, smelling the roses and finding simple joy in creativity-working on it. I bought this item with canvases and sketch paper in an attempt at modeling relaxation to my young son this summer. To my dismay, once I removed it from the incredibly lightweight carrying bag and set it up, I found one plastic screw to be broken and the other to be an ill fit and not adequately staying in the hole it was to go into. Thus, the whole structure could not be counted upon to remain standing while in use. The thin material and rinky dinky construction were quite a sad surprise. Likely I may have been able to return it, but in my excitement (and relatively new to Amazon and online purchasing)-I threw away the packing materials. Sadly disappointed in something that was intended to bring simple joy and a sense of creativity to my life. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I have always used acrylic paint but wanted to try something different for fun. What I didn't know about oil paint is . I recently purchased a small oil painting set. I have always used acrylic paint but wanted to try something different for fun. What I didn't know about oil paint is that you needed oil to Mia in with the paint. I did my research and came across this brand of walnut oil. I decided I wanted to paint a four piece painting. I started off by mixing this sign four different colors and painting the background on each canvas. I let it somewhat dry for a few days the mixed this oil with some white oil paint and painted a big white dot in the center of each canvas. I was unaware that my oils paint still had not dried but it worked out great because I was able to make the white personalized to each canvas. I would like to paint flour petals but I know it will take a while for the oil paints to dry. I am just glad I found this product because it saved me a lot of frustration from not knowing how to use oil paints. A little seems to go a long way so this will probably last longer than my oils paints. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice double sided paper. I needed some vintage style paper for a scrapbook that I'm creating for a dear friend using her childhood photos. I like most of the styles in this pack and they are easy to combine with solid card stock for some variety in the layouts. I like the neutral colors which don't distract from the real "stars of the show" which are the old photos. It's good thick paper. I gave 4 stars because, for the price, I would have expected a few more sheets. I don't like a couple of the designs, but since they are double sided, the other side generally is quite nice. The sheet of embellishments is the typical cut-outs in these kinds of packs and I never use them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great product for its task. Great product for its task. I just bought my second roll.
The "bonus" 6-9 feet comes to about a little under 2 extra bucks which isn't a bad deal considering it's around $0.80/sq.ft. on average but you don't get to pick your colors. If you do a lot of scrap/sacrificial work, or use it for stenciling this is an even better deal but since I don't, I'll just be ordering the transfer paper without the bonus.
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The transfer paper works great and is a great deal at about $0.13/sq.ft.. As for it's "see-through-ness" it's kind of like a thin-ish masking tape. most dark colors will be very easy to see through it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Awesome airbrush paints for war gaming. This paints are incredible I use them straight from the pot no thiners, one thing I was worried about reading throught forums and websites about airbrush is mixing ratios , how to thin your paint , what to use what not , trail and error and read stories of ppl who gave up on the airbrush just because of that, I'm a noob I've never used or touched an airbrush before and it feels so great being able to use your paints with ease and not to worry about non of that noise, no clogging , even with the small detail needles!!!!! Those ghost tints are sick , so many new techniques with that ( check youtube) Other thing for the few reviews that I read this paints are too shinny I was worry about that but they are not "too shinny " I think they look great. Also you're not getting ripped of because they are pre thinned since they have almost twice as much as the normal paints around 30 ml . I'm so happy I found this I felt in the need to leave my review , and share this. Take it or leave it is up to u I know minitaire paints took big weight of my shoulder and is making my learning curve as a noob a pleasant one rather than frustrating . N yes I'm a real happy customer , this review is not paid or anything like that . | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice addition to my die/stamp collection . I do a lot of hand-crafted greeting cards for fundraisers for various charities, and I'm always looking for something a little "different."
I love this stamp set! Most of my cards are of the "thinking of you" variety, as it works for so many occasions (sympathy, get well, "hello," etc.). The flowers in this set are nice size, and the two individual flower "heads" layer beautifully with a tab of foam tape in between for a dimensional effect.
I use Gelatos to color the stamps, mist lightly with water, and then stamp, giving a slightly watercolor effect. I line up the die and secure with a bit of washi tape (or painters tape) before running through my Sizzix Big Shot, and get good results every time.
Very happy with these! They're already getting a good workout. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Does its job beautifully. I was very hesitant buying these for a few reasons. I don't draw a whole ton to begin with/I'm prone to drawing something and immediately throwing it away, the steep price, and the risk that any of the pens could be dried out. However, I'm very glad I did buy these, the pens inked wonderfully and the picture attached does not do these pens justice at all.
The pens glided on the paper very smoothly, the lines came out so crisp (once again, probably not noticeable due to picture quality), and they dry fast. I'm guilty of resting my hand on the paper while I draw, so I was very pleased to not see any ink smudges in my semi-final product-- especially in the hair area. I wasn't originally too keen on the brush tip pens because I've never used the type of pen tip before, but they worked great and I'm glad I didn't shy away from them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good product. The 12 colors are clearly marked on the tubes and the caps were easy to open. I squeezed just a small drop of a few paints onto a paint tray.
Finally, I grabbed one of my daughters paint brushes. The Color Gallery Acrylic Paint was a great consistency and was very smooth on the paper. You can see a few pictures of it here. Even after the paint had time to settle and dry, it stayed the same texture, color, and consistency as when it was first applied to the paper.
Like any good parent, I was also concerned about cleanup. I let the paint tray sit for about an hour before cleaning it up just to see how difficult it would be to clean. Just using the brush and some running water cleaned everything up in just a few scrubs.
I am very happy with the Color Gallery Acrylic Paint. I would definitely use this brand again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I know that this must have happened during packaging because it was the middle canvas and all other canvas' were just fine. Othe. I received this package, and I always use this brand and buy bulk and have never had an issue. I bought a 6 pack of the 24 x 48 and one of them came damaged. The stretcher bar on the short end was broke almost in half causing the canvas to lose its shape. I am sure i could use it for something but it would not be used for a piece I would try to sell. Is there anyway this could be fixed?I know that this must have happened during packaging because it was the middle canvas and all other canvas' were just fine. Other than the mishap with the one canvas, these canvas are great. I do recommend framing, as these tend to warp, especially in coastal enviroments. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
What is everybody else so thrilled. I am very frustrated by this product. First, the only way to learn how to do anything is to search you tube videos and learn from others who have already done some of the trial and error stuff, because their instructions are so basic the machine itself probably says as much about "how to use me" as any guidelines from the company. Secondly, Design Space is very clunky. If you're used to real graphics programs, it's a joke to have to do such basic stuff with such a slow response. Lastly, I am very disappointed in their glitter iron on vinyl transfer material. I cut it using the setting one of the videos told me to, and it cut right through the backing. So I went down one and it worked fine, but at $12.99, wasting 1/2 of my purchase was not pleasing! And then, after ironing it on beautifully, I look down and two of my letters are loose! So I go home and iron it on so hot and hard (my own body weight should be enough pressure!) that I scorched the pillowcase I was using to protect it, I let it cool and wash it. A different letter altogether comes loose. Too expensive for no better quality than that. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Among the best black inks available. This ink works as intended. It writes smoothly, lays a very good line, and neither water nor bleach do a thing to this ink. It dries fast from a medium japanese nib.
The amount of ink you get for this price is simply amazing.
Even though I do not really like black ink that much(which this is, no gray or green hue) I see it as a must-have due to its advertised 'bulletproof' qualities.
All in all, I will probably purchase again, once I run out of it, which will probably take at least 2 years of daily use.
Edit: After A few days of use on several pens, It has not disappointed, however, this ink isn't the easiests to flush out of your pen. I started having a few dryout issues with the pen, and after a thorough cleaning with pen flush, it was back to its original ink flow. So be aware that this ink is considered a high mantainance ink; very important to clean your pens every month or so, to avoid flow problems. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for wife and kid. I ordered these for my three year old, and for my artist wife as well. As I figured, they are already "competing" for them. He at least gets to use the chalk markers, but does not even know about the metallic colors yet. Very easy to use, and although they are great for the whiteboard, we also allow our son to use them on windows. Easy to clean off of non porous materials, which can be a challenge with three year olds. Since I am a teacher, I have a large supply of whiteboard cleaners at my disposal, but warm water and soap are just as effective. I would not recommend using them on walls, but to use as recommended so that there are no emergency clean up efforts. I received this product at a discount in return for an honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Let your mind roam with all the uses with these vinyl sheets. Though I am still experimenting with all of the uses, I just love the versatility of these vinyl squares. Currently I am working on making decals for my car window (not body since I'm not sure if it would damage the paint), for promoting my business. I only gave 4 stars as I really hoped there would be some kind of "idea booklet" inside to give more ideas of use.
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Best investment for the serious painter. This is absolutely the best way to clean your brushes without damaging them.
The coils are allow you to gently brush while suspended in your cleaning solution until you have cleared the bristles of all the paint! Superior idea. I have two of these, one with a very strong solvent (lacquer thinner) and the other with a milder brush preserver. My expensive brushes love it as much as I do.
Many of the other brush cleaners either rely on simply dipping and wiping on a cloth or soaking them suspended and hoping the particles eventually dissolve. The coils make all the difference; the lid screws on and off easily too. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love it once you get it to start flowing with ink. This works great once you get the ink to flow! The directions state to hold the pen down for up to two minutes. I waiting that long and then and to wait some more. When it still wasn't working, I started shaking it up and down and then end up with ink run all over my fingers and getting splattered on my clothes. I think I may have also damaged the end trying to get the pen to work.
But once the pen started working I loved it. You can write on chalkboard labels, glass, plastic, etc. I'd like to get more colors of these pens. I've been trying to get more organized in my house and this pen will help me label all of my jars and bins. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful darker copper color - gives a metallic look to item painted - harsh to breathe. This is a very nice metallic looking copper. I used it to paint the cabinet of my sink in the bathroom to give it a metallic look. I used 1 inch brush which created a brushed metal look. I would say it was a dark copper color.
While beautiful, this paint is pretty harsh to breathe, so you can get a bit of throat agitation afterward. As I only painted the sink cabinet, my time of exposure was not very long, but something to keep in mind for whatever you are painting, to have decent ventilation if possible.
It also is not very water resistant, even though I did apply a clear gloss sealer over it, after about 6-9 months it tends to get water stained so I need to reapply it about every 6-9 months! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love it! My kids look super cute . I got this Face Painting Kit for my kids. My girls love to get their face painted and this kit is all you need. We do face painting parties at our house all the time just to have some fun. It is perfect. I am becoming a really good face painter. I just look up face painting online and I try copying them. My kids have very sensitive skin and this product does not irritate their skin. It is FDA approved, non-toxic, paraben-free and hypoallergenic. My favorite features it is very easy to remove from the skin and also for their clothes because it is water based paint. It comes with 12 paint colors: Black, White, Red, Brown, Orange, Yellow, Light Pink, Dark Pink, Light Blue, Blue, Green and Purple, 1 thick face paint brush, 1 fine face painting brush, 2 sponges and silver glitter gel. The sponges and the brushes included are also very good quality. You will have in this kit everything that you will need to do awesome face painting. I strongly recommend this product. I would have no hesitation buying this item again or as a present for someone! If my review helped you in any way can you please click the like button! I received this product at a discounted price in order to try it out and leave and honest and unbiased review. This does not influence my review at all. I try this product from a regular buyers point of view. I do not get paid or compensated in any way so I have no reason to give a good review if the product does not deserves one. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Deserves a better binding on the block for sure. The paper itself is superb! But the binding on the block, two sides, so tough that I tore every sheet. After the first one, I thought it was because I had not let it dry entirely before removing from the block. So I was very, very careful after that, using a very thin knife to separate the sheet from the block, but it still tore often. If it didn't tear or rip loose a partial piece, when I tried to remove it from the opposite side, it separated the sheet all along that side. I repaired it by using a tiny amount of school glue, but that binding is very tricky. Paper is fabulous, though!!! Deserves a better binding on the block for sure. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
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