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The best of the travel scrapbooking guides . I'm finally at a stage in my life where I have both the time and the means to travel. Due to some health issues, cruise travel seems to work best for me to visit the most places on my bucket list with the least amount of day-to-day fuss. You get on the ship, unpack, and for the next however many days, you sail around going from port to port, getting off the ship to see the sights, and then back onboard for meals and to sleep. And there are "sea days" where there are no stops, so you can relax, take a class, read, nap, whatever. So relaxing!
And of course, I want to document my travels. I've never done scrapbooking before, so I'm a complete novice. I have an idea of what I want to commemorate, and it's just a matter of figuring out how to arrange it all. I've purchased several books on travel scrapbooking, and this is by far the best of the bunch.
You get 30 two-page layouts ranging from 3-11 photos per spread. All sizes are give based on a 12" x 12" scrapbook. Mine is smaller -- 8" x 8" -- but reducing the size is easy.
I now have what I need to document my first ever cruise. I took a 14-day Alaska cruise, round trip out of Seattle, and took nearly 200 photos. I also recorded daily impressions and thoughts, so I think I'm ready to get everything printed and assembled. And now I know what to do! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I love this paper and am looking forward to trying many more colors and similar products. We love this product! It takes a couple of uses to get the hang of it... We use it for creating pendants and other art/ mixed media projects. If you are old enough to remember the joy of Shrinky Dinks... They used to come in many cereal boxes when I was a child. You would color the prestamped designs with colored pencils... Those shrinky dinks were sanded... The colored pencil was able to stick to the surface because of the sanding process... It was fun... you could make them into pencil decorations or keychains... hang them from a book bag or carry them in your pocket... Remembering how fun they were... I went looking for a product that we could "design" ourselves... This works great with Sharpie markers... I have made several things and so has my son! I am looking forward to trying the sanded one they make as well and I am also interested in getting inkjet compatible (I think those would be sanded surfaces as well... and best in a different color.) . I am very glad they offer this on Amazon and am glad for the price... As I said... it is tricky... if it's in too long... it burns... it curls up sometimes on itself... you have to remember to punch the holes at the top before baking it... But it is so much fun! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Packaging issues. While the description sounds good and seems like it would be a nice product, what I received was not what I expected. The box it shipped in was pristine in appearance. And there were air bubbles that cushioned the product. The plastic heat wrap was still on the package, so imagine my surprise upon opening the box to find the crayons jumbled and a few broken. There was a lot of product on the lid and sides of the container the crayons came in. It appears that it is a packaging issue - there is just too much space inside the container when the lid is closed. It appeared that someone had been shaking the product like it was a maraca not a tin of watercolor wax crayons. I haven't tried using these. For now I am continuing to use my Derwent watercolor pencils. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent affordable Kolinsky substitute. I am surprised to learn that these mixed hair brushes perform very similar to sable brushes do. Good spring and form the sharp point reasonably well. I use the no. 4 brush a lot for mixing watercolors and do the color pre-testing so I don't need to worry about to wear down my expensive Kolinsky brushes. For the no. 18, I found that it performs more effectively also more versatile than my Isabey #8 cat tongue squirrel brush for the wash work. The only negative thing I can tell is that a few hairs on the large size 18 brush are not attached well as you can see in the photo. In practice, that causes no issue though. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great pbn set. I love these sets, perfect for relaxing. I like that they are on canvas as opposed to the cardboard ones. I iron the back of the canvas before starting to remove creases and with adhesive spray mount it on quarter or half inch mdf. No paints were dried out on arrival and I still have a ton of paint left over. The paints color fairly well, though they usually require two generous coats. I find that painting from darkest to lightest colors helps. The set comes with three brushes, but I prefer to use a detail brush set thatI also bought from Amazon for under 10 dollars. I'll have to add a pic of the finished product, but I'm very pleased with the purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
GREAT FOR DISPLAYING BAREFOOT SANDALS. I've been looking for the perfect mannequin foot to display my barefoot crochet sandals and this was worth the wait!!! I love the fact that the toes are separated. It's a nice size and I like the fact that I can apply some press on toe nails to make the foot a little prettier!
The only thing that I'm not a fan of are the holes in the top and the bottom of the foot The top hole can be cropped out of pictures and I'm sure the bottom hole can used with some sort of a stand to give it some height (which would be helpful for taking photos with it bc the foot is pretty flat) Overall I'm very pleased with my purchase | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
They are definitely useful but lack quality control. Most importantly, this pack of page protectors is a great addition to Project Life. It is really nice to have the different sizes in vertical AND horizontal format. I am so thankful that Becky added these to her line because it is so much easier than cutting and sewing larger page protectors to fit. Overall, the quality of the page protectors is good and what you can expect from Becky's line; however, the holes are not punched correctly on the 5x7 horizontal ones. The holes are punched way too far to the left literally leaving a hair-width of plastic. I put notebook paper hole reinforcers on mine to keep them from breaking. It is disappointing, but I am not about to go through the trouble of returning them.
I will say thought that several of Becky's products in the new batch (released early August 2012) have quality control issues like this. In my order, pockets in Project Life pages were cut too small to hold Project Life cards and the new Project Life core sets I received (Clementine and Amber from the made in the USA printing) had lots of printing issues. It just seems that everything was rushed through to get it out to market to meet demand. I understand that Becky wanted to get things out there as soon as possible because people were waiting, but not at the expense of quality control. From now on, I'll wait until other people purchase and review before rushing to purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent Quality! So Many Uses! Awesome Product! Highly Recommend. I have had a scrapbooking set for years now, but I never had the time to get started and I lacked a few tools. This brayer is just what I needed, but there are many more uses for it, other than scrapbook work. You can use this to help apply wallpaper or borders, or even to glue things down with proper and even pressure. The quality is really nice! it has a great weight and feels good in my hand. It is balanced, nicely and has a thick, wooden handle with steel frame. The actual head of the brayer is 4 inches wide, so it is the perfect size for many different projects and tasks. I think this is a wonderful product and I am so glad I received this, at a great promotional price, in exchange for my honest, unbiased opinion and feedback. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Cheap, difficult to clean. I can't recommend this palette. As soon as it arrived and I opened it, I noticed some scuffs/scratches on it. So much for scratch-proof! Furthermore, cleaning this thing is NOT simple. Soap and water doesn't do the trick. Don't expect to get this palette completely clean for your next project. Some don't mind this, but I personally don't like putting down fresh paint on old crusty paint.
Instead, I recommend <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Martin-Universal-Airtight-Peel-Off-Palette/dp/B0018MK8CY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Martin Universal Airtight Peel-Off Palette</a>. Not only can you seal the palette with a lid to keep your acrylics pliable, but once you're done, you can leave it open to air-dry, and later just peel the paint off or scrape it with your nail. Really easy clean-up! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
5-star idea, 1-star product. UPDATED REVIEW after 6 months experience with the product. My initial review was positive, but ...
Yescom/Freesub (not sure who the actual manufacturer is) has a potentially awesome product. The actual idea/design for the machine is fantastic, but the final product was produced using crappy components and has severe quality control issues.
We purchased 8 of these machines from various sellers here on Amazon and ended up with only *one* that actually worked. That machine is a joy to use and produces quality mugs. Unfortunately, it was the rare gem in a sea of duds.
The others had a variety of problems including air compressors that wouldn't turn off, leaky air connections that caused the compressor to come on multiple times during a single pressing, defective heating sleeves (cold spots), and failed mug sensors (mechanism would not close).
But the most common issue was the temperature sensor. I don't think any of the presses (including the good one) actually matched the temperature we set. We would set each press at 165C and measure the test mug surface immediately after removal with a laser thermometer. We found a wide variation of temps, from a low in the 140s to a high of almost 200. That was easy enough to deal with, we just changed the temp we set to get the temp we wanted.
However, the temperature sensor in most of the presses seemed to go wonky after a while, sometimes almost immediately, sometimes after a few dozen mugs. The temp readout on the panel would start jumping up and down over a 20-30 degree range, which would often trigger the timer well before the mug was up to temperature causing an "undercooked" mug. This would sometimes be accompanied by the press temperature rising uncontrolled and reaching well over 200 degrees, resulting in badly overcooking the mug not to mention being dangerously hot. These problems weren't consistent or predictable.
Luckily, we purchased the presses through Amazon and getting refunds was easy because there seems to be no warranty on these machines. Nothing in the description or the accompanying owner's manual gives you any kind of warranty information or, for that matter, any way to contact the manufacturer.
And, speaking of the owner's manual, it sucks in a big way. It's pictorial with almost no explanatory text and confusing as hell. There are controls on the machine that aren't addressed at all. I don't know why these Chinese companies don't spend what would be a few cents per machine on getting someone who actually speaks English to create these directions.
Finally, be aware that these machines apparently don't last long. After about 700 mugs the only good machine's heating sleeve is beginning to show signs of wearing out (the edges near the handle are not getting hot enough any more). Of course, since we have no way of contacting the manufacturer, who knows if we can even get a replacement? Actually, we're not even going to try, we're switching over to a much more expensive machine. We're just wasting too much time dealing with returns, not to mention the many, many ruined mugs. The money wasted on the bad mugs produced by the Yescom presses would have more than paid for a quality machine instead.
Bottom line, there's a good reason other mug presses can cost up to 5 times as much as the Yescom press. It seems to be plagued by super-cheap, low-quality components and poor manufacturing controls. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Santa Fe Art Supply Artist Brush Set Review & Painting with them. I was given a set to try to give my 100% opinion and review of these artist brushes. These brushes are made with long wooden gloss finish handles in a range of sizes. I typically don't use long handle brushes for my illustration but, didn't have any problem using these brushes. They aren't heavy, are made with a fine nylon quality synthetic hair and come in a range of sizes to suit your painting needs. Sizes 000-12, with plenty of shapes. We received a bonus #1 fine short handle one in the set too. We used our gouache paint set along with the brushes. I also used a few acrylics and watercolors. I haven't tried them with oils yet but, you can! The bristles are neatly and securely tucked into the ferrule of the brushes. I think this brush set is great for beginners and artists alike. Love the zippered case too. Everything is well made. You can visit here to see my full review along with more of the paintings we painted with them. Full Review: http://www.dearcreatives.com/art-supplies-online-santa-fe-artist-paint-brushes/ | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Supplemental assembly instructions - reasonably good easel for the price. UPDATE 11 Oct 2017: Note that this easel works best on LIGHT WEIGHT items (probably 10 lb or less). I originally used it to hold a small, cheap (and therefore very light) whiteboard. When I upgraded to a large, higher quality (and therefore fairly heavy) whiteboard, the legs started to bow. It was still holding it up, but you could see a bend in the legs. I ended up buying an aluminum easel for about $10 more that works ok (though the legs of it are even splaying out a bit). My new heavy whiteboard is around 20 lb, and the old one was only 1-2 lb.
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Original Review + Assembly Instructions:
When I read the reviews and saw that the assembly instructions were the biggest complaint, I was a little nervous. But for the price, I was willing to give it a shot. It wasn't as bad as I had feared. It took me about 10 mins to assemble, and that includes a couple of mistakes I had to fix. Here are some pointers so you can assemble yours even more quickly.
1. Identify the wooden pieces
a) The two short pieces are the tray, set those aside for now
b) Three of the longer pieces look identical - these are the lower legs
c) The last three pieces have angles cut into one end - these are the upper legs.
2. Find the middle lower leg and attach hook
Of the three lower leg pieces you identified in 1b, one of them has a tiny hole pre-drilled about 4 inches below the large bolt holes. This is the rear lower leg. Screw the small hook into that tiny pre-drilled hole.
3. Locate the tray bolt
The longest bolt is the tray bolt. Set that one aside with the wooden tray parts you identified in 1a.
4. Arrange the upper outer legs
These are the two legs from 1c with the most severe angles cut into them, and are mirror images of each other. Line them up on a flat surface with the angle cut sides facing toward each other, so they make a point together at the top.
5. Arrange the upper middle leg
This is the remaining leg from 1c that has a smaller angle cut out of the top. Place this one in between the pieces from step 4 with the bolt holes lined up at the top.
6. Attach the lower legs
Grab the leg you attached the hook to in step 2. Line it up behind the upper middle leg. Make sure that the upper middle leg is facing the right way by looking at the leg with the hook. One side of each leg piece is grooved and the other has a ridge. The ridges fit into the groves so they hold together nicely. The hook in the leg should be facing you, and the top should be lined up behind the upper middle leg with the bolt holes in alignment. Make sure the ridges/grooves are lined up and flip the upper middle leg if they don't. Thread a bolt through the front of the aligned legs, put a washer and wingnut on the back and tighten.
Similarly, attach the remaining lower legs to upper legs, making sure the ridges/grooves line up, making sure that all the pieces still come to a point at the top, and that the lower legs are aligned behind the upper legs. Front or back don't matter so much on these pieces, just make sure that the ridges/grooves line up.
7. Connect the top pieces
Use one of the shorter bolts to thread through the three top pieces, all coming to a point at the top. Connect with a washer and wingnut and tighten.
8. Connect the tray
Now it's time to stand your easel up, rotating the center leg to the back for stability. Arrange the skinny tray piece on the back side of the outer legs, and the wide piece on the front. Rest the skinny piece on the little "shelf" created by the connection point of the lower legs to the upper legs. Thread the long tray bolt through the two tray pieces from the front, add the washer and wingnut and tighten.
9. Connect the chain
Connect one clasp of the chain to the exposed middle portion of the tray bolt in between the two wood tray pieces. Connect the other clasp to the hook on the rear leg.
You're done! This actually took me longer to type up than to assemble the easel. Hope it helps someone :)
Now as for my review, it's reasonably sturdy considering the price. Worth the purchase, even if the assembly instructions weren't perfect. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
For more than just coloring in. I come back to Crayola Crayons for my adult crafting, just as I trusted them for my kids craft and drawing activities, and now my grandkids. This latest purchase was for using to help decorate glass ball Christmas decorations and I was very happy with the results. I break the crayons into small pieces and put the pieces inside the glass ball. I then heat the crayon with a hair dryer and this melts the crayon - not the traditional use, I know!
The melted colors then swirls inside the glass decoration. I then repeat this with different colors until I get a mixture that I like - and no two baubles are ever the same.
Crayola Crayons are perfect for this activity. They melt evenly and smoothly. There are no lumpy particles or foreign pieces in the crayon and the pigments are rich and the colors very vibrant. The balls cool quickly and the crayon inside then hardens evenly and smoothly, leaving a really nice finish that doesn't crack.
Thanks to the quality of these crayons, the kids are kept happy coloring, while mom is kept busy with my Christmas decoration making - and I think they turned out really well! I highly recommend Crayola - super selection, great quality, and very versatile! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A nice drafting surface, not a replacement for a desk. This is a nice desk, and the quality varies. The metal pieces are sturdy and can be reasonably tightened. However, the black plastic pieces are very flimsy and mine arrived with two broken trays and one of the drawers are broken. It is not worth trying to send back and I got a warehouse deal which is nice but I did not expect broken pieces. The glass plate does not appear tempered and has a huge warning about 25lbs max limit, its an easy to remove sticker. So don't sit on this desk. Overall it does what I expected it to do but I am looking for a larger desk in addition to this one.
PS. The mechanic to adjust the desk is pretty neat and solid. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Decent value markers for the cost. Now, I've just recently begun again to venture into rubberstamping and paper crafts, having had some experience from about 17 yrs ago and not having the $$$ for the ever so popular Copic brand professional markers (I'm primarily a jewelry designer/artisan since 2005, which is where my knowledge, experience, and expertise lies) however, I just purchased this brand (by Darice-the Whisper Strokes) at my local craft store in a pkg of 36 with a 50% off coupon and, I've found them to work beautifully! As I said, I'm rusty in my rubberstamping abilities, but they blended well and my stamped flowers looked awesome, imho! Not knowing the brand of cardstock (again, admittedly ignorant here) I checked & found it's also a Darice brand, called "Co'ordinations" (not cheap by any means-a pack of 8.5"x11", 25 p., premium grade, heavy weight 250gsm cost $9.99) Not "cheap" in feel, texture, etc...feels thicker and of higher quality than say......pages from a Ranger pkg of a Tim Holtz book of his line of scrapbooking patterned paper (which btw, I DO own). The markers flowed smoothly, no "pilling" of the paper, and the ink shades are pretty. I seriously couldn't find ANY fault with these markers. As for them feeling like "cheap plastic", well...I also own Marvy LePlume (sp?) from 17 yrs ago that still work very well (some were dried out from the 24 I've got, which is why I purchased new markers) and these Whisper Strokes feel the SAME as my Marvy markers! My reason for 4* rather than 5* is the lack of marked idendification on the markers themselves. You'll have to identify them in your own way. Also, I did NOT USE the fine tip ends, so I can't comment on that aspect. I've uploaded a photo of a b-day card I'm working on....check it out & judge for yourself (in areas that may not appear blended well, it was more my technique, as I said, I'm rusty and haven't done this in 17 years!) The photo is also not the best, taken from Asus transformed tablet. My final thoughts, try them out, they are worth the money, are as good as the Marvy brand, and will do a nice job. Unless, of course, you can afford a $6 marker then by all means..... buy the professional ones. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful, good quality. Dimensions needlecrafts always provide good quality of products. I have done some number paintings already. So far package is very properly. Good quality of paint, you can layer the color to cover the bottom color. Even very light like white can cover the very darker colors like dark green.you don't need to worry about paint something wrong, or drop your paint brush on the painting accidentally which I did many times, because you can fix it. Color also easy to apply on.
If I need to complain is only about the brushes are not last to finish one paint. So I need to cut some hair to keep the brush pointy. I wish they can provide one more brush in the future. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
great for stuffed animals with synthetic fur. Super rich and deep purple color. Used the stove top method to dye a small stuffed animal, it acquired the deepest color in only a few minutes. I continued to stir it in the dye bath for the full 20 minutes recommended for deepest color but after dyeing a few more that were dyed for only a few minutes I found the full time unnecessary.
stuffed animals rinsed with water running clear in only a minute. (if one were dyeing large stuffed items it would probably take longer depending on how the stuffing takes the dye)
One suggestion if dyeing items that have accessories glued to them - try to remove the accessories to re-glue on later, the heat of the dye bath might melt the glue and you'll be desperately straining the dye bath for tiny bunny tails... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This light pad is as good as it gets. I was in the market for a new lightbox. I had always kinda just made one myself with like a sheet of old acrylic on top of some rolls of tape and a flashlight underneath. You know, some real janky dum dum set up. Then I decided that I simply do not have the time to store all this garbage and I decided to treat myself to a light box. I thought to myself that surely there must be an LED system that is super low profile, but it's probably going to be very expensive. Dbmier proved that wrong, I got a super high quality light box that is thinner than a magazine, durable, wipes clean, and has adjustable light settings (which is so handy) for a super affordable price. I lost my power cord and contacted them and they took care of me quickly and beyond what I ever expected. Great quality product and an absolutely excellent customer service, I cannot recommend enough. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The best masking fluid that I've tried. I was using a white masking fluid until my watercolor teacher let me try some of her Pebeo, which goes on gray. The color makes it easier to see where it's being applied. It was far superior to the white stuff. Here is the method she taught me:
(1) Use an inexpensive brush
(2) Dip the brush in soapy water
(3) Dip the brush in Pebeo and apply it to your watercolor where you want to save the white areas.
(4) Clean the brush after you're done. The application of soapy water prior to the Pebeo keeps the brush from stiffening up.
The Pebeo Drawing Gum dries at about the same speed as the white stuff and it took about the same amount of effort to peel it back off of the watercolor once it dried and had been painted over. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It exploded 1st time using it. I had high hopes after reading all of the good reviews. The very first time I plugged it in to use it, being sure to follow the instruction pamphlet provided carefully, the machine exploded! It was heating up to my set temp of 330.... got all the way to 328, made a click noise, dropped to 324 then it popped and shot out sparks everywhere. Thank god I was not in front of it and it didn't catch my house on fire. I was actually recording a video (out of excitement) to show my husband and caught it all on video. I'm attaching a shot of that clip. I contacted the seller and they recommended me finding a local "heat press technician" to fix the problem... or contact Amazon to return it. I'm going through the process now of trying to return it. I loved how compact it was in comparison to other heat presses. Just so sad and really freaked out this happened. Now to wait forever to get my money back to purchase a different one | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Crayola...the Christmas Buzz Kill. I think this might be the first review I've ever written for a product. This product is so bad, it actually moved me to post about it. I originally bought this item as a Christmas gift for my 7 year old. She played with it for about 30 minutes on Christmas morning before it quit. So, I initiated a return with Amazon and went ahead and ordered a replacement. The replacement arrived and my daughter didn't even get to play with this one because it was dead on arrival. Wasn't related to the batteries because I tried 12 different new batteries. Just didn't work.
If I could give less than one star, I would. It kind of sucks having to take away a Christmas gift from a child...TWICE. Don't waste your time on this piece of junk. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
So Awesome & Amazing - So Many Uses. For someone into mixed media art, these are exceptional! I could not be happier with these. I had a set of watercolor brush pens before, but they leaked all over and were just, frankly, a total pain in the butt. That hasn't been the case with these. I purchased these a few weeks ago and made sure I played with them quite a bit before posting a review. These lay down gorgeous color, which just gets darker and more intense the longer you keep the brush pen in one spot. Normally, when I use watercolors on top of modeling paste or spackle, the colors are very muted and soft. I have a hard time building up the color intensity over these other mediums - and it gets frustrating. The only way I can seem to get a good, solid color is to apply some clear gesso over the texture paste...but that hasn't been my experience with these.
I am not a painter - and especially don't consider myself a watercolor expert. I just like to play...mixing paints and other mediums into strange soups and concoctions. I don't really pay attention to what I'm doing - I feel like adding something, or playing with some supply, and I go for it. If I don't like it I can always scrape it off, sop it up, or paint over it. This no-fear method has been working exceptionally well for me - and these are among the supplies I reach for the most. This will sound really odd (not if you knew me lol), but last night I used these to make gray male hair for a Styrofoam mannequin male head I'm making. (It's part of an all-out Halloween display I'm making for my back deck.) I unrolled a bunch of cotton balls (all I had on hand), put them in a little cup like the ones you get when you order take out and get a sauce. I painted the top of this cotton pile with the gray watercolor brush pen...then dumped water into the little cup. I began using my pan watercolors and a brush to add more gray and black to the cotton-filled water...but I wasn't getting the dark color I really wanted. Back to coloring the wet cotton with these brush pens.
I left the cotton sitting in the blackish water for awhile, then carefully wrung out the excess water, spread out the cotton again, then left it sitting on parchment paper overnight so it could dry. It turned out wonderfully, thanks to these Akashiya Sai Watercolor Brush Pens. I just started adding the hair to the head, but it really looks like my neighbor, which is who I'm modeling this guy after. Yes, my use is conventional - but I LOVE these, no matter the purpose!!
(I used the watercolor pens to add color to the textured flowers - done on a birch panel - in the first photo. The second and third photos depict a small portion of the cotton "hair".) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not just a dye setter for home dying, but awesome for prewash of new clothes that color run & to keep your black clothes black. Though I initially bought this for dying fabric, I find I used it often on brand new designer clothes to set the dye from THEIR processes so I can avoid having to be so "specific" with my basic laundering. Most of my clothing tags say "launder separately, inside out, cold/cold delicate wash" I have found that more often than not, it is due to dye color bleed NOT the fabric itself...I don't know about anyone else but I don't have time to launder every single item of my wardrobe separately lol...its not like I only wear a couple of different colors. I actually wear a lot of different bright "jewel tone" colors along with the basic darks so simply separating like colors is not recommended for many of these items either. So, when I buy something new, I wash it in this FIRST, according to instructions until I have no more bleeding. I have yet to have color transfer issues on my clothes after using this and mixing my laundry so I would say this works like a charm to set dye! AWESOME to keep your blacks actually black as well. :) Of course, once I treat my new clothes with this, I do wash on delicate, inside out, on cold/cold but not because of color run but just to keep them their brightest and darkest for longer. (I use detergent specific to darks etc. as well...I find doing these things and starting with this, my clothes look new even a year or more later, with no fading.)
Using it this way, it makes it well worth the price! (because lets face it, it is pricey for such a small bottle...but not when you calculate the savings of your hard earned money forked over for a new wardrobe sooner just because of fading issues like your favorite black pants are now gray! This way you can at least hang onto things until the styles have changed enough that you WANT new clothes lol.) When dying your own fabrics, well...lets face that too, few hobbies are cheap lol so it is what it is price wise. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent water brush. These are great sets of water brush pens. The bristles are soft and easily apply paints onto the paper. The barrel, when filled with water, does not leak. Just need a little squeeze to get the water to the bristle. And just the right amount of water on the bristle, not overly saturated. Love that it comes in different sizes. This is my go to paint brushes and goes perfectly with my watercolor paint set <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Watercolor-Paint-Set-24-vibrant-colors-Lightweight-and-portable-Perfect-for-budding-hobbyists-and-artists-Paintbrush-included-MozArt-Supplies/dp/B01J439SO2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Watercolor Paint Set - 24 vibrant colors - Lightweight and portable - Perfect for budding hobbyists and artists - Paintbrush included - MozArt Supplies</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Rit Fabric Dye...Get it While You Still Can. My T-shirt came out exactly like the shade depicted on the box! They work wonderfully well and never disappoint. The only thing to remember is that one box will only dye one regular sized garment like one or two light weight shirts, a sweater or pair of pants or shorts! If you need to dye more...buy more. It's really that simple!
***Amazon solves the of problem of many stores no longer carrying time tested products like fabric dyes such as Rit, so if you're panning on doing some dying, stock up on a few boxes in different colors. They may not be available to you when you visit your local store either! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I love these. Now these are great markers. They are neon colors that are vibrant and easy to erase. You can use them on all kinds of surfaces, dry erase boards, menu boards, windows. The possibilities are endless. The 8 pens you get are dual tip neon milk paint markers that you can see from any surface. I got them to decorate the windows of the shop I work at. I am thankful for my discount and very happy with this purchase.
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If you are interested in the wireless connectivity you will have to pay and extra $50 which turns out to be a pretty worthless e. Sadly, the direct cut function for stamping is still extremely weak. I have tried several Julie Nutting Stamps and the ScanNCut feature barely recognizes the lines regardless of the settings and does not cut correctly. If you are interested in the wireless connectivity you will have to pay and extra $50 which turns out to be a pretty worthless expense as for that price you can easily buy a larger USB stick or an external drive. There also, unlike the Cricut is no cable to connect to your laptop. A cable is much less expensive than $. Sadly, this machine still does not live up to its hype. Pretty disappointing as I have purchased both machines and am not happy. I am more happy with the Silhouette and while the cutting stamped images is much more cumbersome..it works. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very clingy, in a good way. My daughter, who wears glasses, has to also wear an eye patch over alternating eyes, daily, for several weeks. For the patch, her eye doctor gave her some kind of opaque cling film to put on her lenses, but it kept falling off. I bought these for her because she could play around with the colors and make wearing an eye patch less of a drag, and was pleasantly surprised to see that once they go on her lenses, they stay put till she peels them off. They're very easy to cut into the right shape, and the colors are nice and vibrant. Though for an eye patch, we have found that black works best because it's not so distracting and doesn't call as much attention to the fact that she's wearing a patch. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Better than expected. To be fair I am not a fan of Martha Stewart craft products, I find them to be overpriced and flimsy for a brand that is built on the reputation of a pathologic perfectionist; but I had been looking for a customizable stamp for awhile and most are way too expensive for my needs. I bought the set yesterday (from a different retailer) and did a test run using a sans serif print of my name, Stephanie, and attached one of the curly flourishes beneath.
As most of the negative reviews have stated the letter stamps are smalland rubbery, this could make completing long sentences tedious, but I really don't know what the reviewers were expecting. Setting up the stamp was simple, the letters press into guidelines that keep them in place; this made them really easy to line up, even for my age 40+ eyes. The print effect was crisp and, well... lovely. It was the effect for which I was hoping.
I plan to use this for some art stuff, but will also use it to pre-stamp envelopes and such. Anything that would require repeatedly changing the letters, like addressing invitations, would be a bit of a nightmare; but that's why mail merge and printers exist. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good for beginners. I picked this up so I could trace finished drawings over my rough sketches. It lights up nice and evenly. It's super light, and having it battery powered makes it really portable. It's a good alternative to the more expensive professional light boxes available if you're just starting out, or don't need a pro box.
I have found that the light isn't bright enough to go through 2 pieces of thicker paper (I was using Bristol paper.) It does ok shining through the Bristol if it's on bottom, but you're going to need a thinner sheet of paper to go on top for your tracing. Overall, though, I'm pretty pleased with it, and the price is sure nice. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
An awesome pack of crayons to add to your crayon collection. These crayons are really cool. They don't come in any crayon packs already out there unless you buy the largest crayola set offered. They make a great compliment to any crayon set and are great for any person looking for some different crayons. They can color on black paper, but the effect may not be as bright as you imagine. You may have to use a certain kind of paper to get them to work. You can see the glitter when coloring on white paper or in a coloring book but you have to look at it from the right angle. These are getting hard to find and I wasn't able to find them in any local store, so I ordered them here. Surprisingly they arrived undamaged and perfectly in tact. Mine were shipped in a bubble envelope. They are awesome, a highly recommended buy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
which is which. The two product photos you have of these pens, are in fact, two completely different sets. You should really change that. Although your ad says this set contains, one each of 6x0, 4x0, 3x0, 00, 0, 1, and 2 pens. Your photo does not. The photo you are using is of a set that contains the older larger tips pens. Of which most artist have. I think you would sell more, if you used the customers photo, of your product. Which reflects the true sizes that you use in your ad. Just look closely at the color of each pen in each set. The colors identify each size. When shopping I do go by the photos. And in most cases so does everyone else. So by doing so, I had past up your ad many times, because the photo was of the set I had. I would think others are as well. Good luck.
Just wanted to add one more thing, I LOVE THESE PENS!!! I mean these pens are top quality. As I still have and am still using my very 1st set. I purchased them in 1994. Every single pen in that set is still working and like new with there original tips as well. They are also extremely ease to clean with tech pen cleaner. Never use anything else. In fact I had once forgotten to clean my pens out and they had dried up, very badly. But all was not lost as I just took apart the tips and left them to soak in tech pen cleaner ONLY, for a few days and they slowing came back to life. I was pretty lucky.
These pens do have a few delicate parts but with proper care, These pens could almost last a life time.
For myself, the reason I have purchased more sets was in order to have multiple colors, in multiple pens, all being able to be used at the same time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
How many gifts have you bought that you thought would make them happy, just to find it in a closet or . This machine is one of the most affordable crafter tools I have ever purchased. It does thousands of crafts and you ARE NOT limited but only by your own imagination. Crafting is no longer one dimesional. 2 and even 3d is just a cut away. The new print and cut feature has so many apllications for you. Endless possiblies. If you have a crafter in the home, this is the gift, the tool, the ability to make your projects come to life. How many gifts have you bought that you thought would make them happy, just to find it in a closet or out in the garage never to be dusted off again. THIS is not one of them. It has been on my desk for 7 months and I use it every day. They give you over 25,000 images and projects to cut for just $9.99 a month. It takes me longer to decide what to cut then to actually cut it. IT CUTS, IT SCORES, IT PRINTS, IT WRITES. You can make you own embossing folders now. Customized for any holiday. Make your own rubber stamps. Wall treatments. And don't forget it is not just for paper. Fabric is a breeze, felt, shrink plastic, vinyl, glass stencils and so much more. Sit back and enjoy the smile you have created on their face every project they make. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
cheap knock-off, and i mean cheap. on amazon, it displays Iwata-Medea Pistol Grip Moisture Filter, what showed up was a really cheap knock-off, packaging was flimsy and nowhere on the packaging did the name Iwata-Medea show. I installed it onto my airbrush, turn my compressor on to 15 psi and heard a loud pop. The clear plastic part of the filter popped off of the metal filter part and that was it. It literally lasted 1 second in operation. Amazon needs to make sure that companies are actually selling what they are advertising because at this point, I have lost trust in Amazon as well. How can I trust anyplace that says you are purchasing "this" but end up getting a cheap knock-off. Next time just say "generic" or "knock-off" that way I don't waste my time or money. It was in now way worth the $7 (incl. shipping) that I paid for it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful, sturdy desk. If you're looking for a reasonably priced art desk, you cannot go wrong with this one. It is stylish, easy to put together, and incredibly sturdy for the price. The tinted glass top pivots at an angle and is pretty heavy, so you're not going to break it without trying. It goes together easily, though I would recommend two people if possible because some of the connections would be a complete pain by yourself.
One big thing to note: GET YOUR OWN ALLEN WRENCH BEFOREHAND! The bundled allen wrench was completely useless and, had I not had my own, would have made it impossible to assemble the desk. It was produced outside of specs and was bigger than the holes of the included screws. I had another, so this was no big deal, but if you don't, pick up a cheap multipiece set when you purchase this desk as it will save you a trip to the hardware store after the fact.
The smallish pictures just don't do justice to this desk. If you're into this style, you will not be disappointed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for Decorating. These chalkers are so special because they do not rub off on their own, but they aren't difficult to clean off of the area when needed. Use these on windows, mirrors, or other surface areas. I have used every week since receiving them. My boyfriend and I like to write one another love notes on our bathroom mirror with them. The most exciting thing that I have used them for is to decorate my windows with snow flakes and snow balls for the season! I live in Florida, so thats the closest to snow that I will get.
Overall, my experience with Liquid Chalkers has been completely wonderful. I received these to review and I would definitely purchase more of these! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The best out there for on-the go mixed media artmaking. I use this as my primary sketchbook for my Intermediate Drawing course at college. I purchased this book because it has a ton of pages and allows me to use wet media. The paper is a medium tooth. It's soft and absorbent, and takes many mediums well. Its quality is good enough that I feel confident making serious artwork on it if needed. It's economical enough that I use it to experiment and practice different mediums and techniques.
It takes graphite wonderfully, and watercolor and gouache very well. My micron ink pens work great as well, as does my Pentalic brush pen. It takes Chalk pastel WONDERFULLY, and charcoal is so/so -- I like to create fine details, and the paper is a bit more toothy and textured, so it takes some work to make charcoal lay down and come up nicely.
CONS: The pages will start to buckle if you use heavy washes - but it's great otherwise. I usually clamp a page down if I'm going wild with washes. Also, if the paper is very wet, or you are very aggressive with your erasing, the top layer of paper may rip. It's a very sturdy paper, but it's not indestructible.
I use another size for my visual journal. All in all, it's a great mixed media book. They come in great sizes, so they are easy to travel with. The spiral binding allows you to lay them flat. I'd recommend this for anyone who wants to start practicing watercolor or mixed media at an affordable price, art journalers, and people who enjoy doing a diverse array of artwork on the go.
I've been a practicing artist for about 10 years now, and I'm returning to school for a degree in Art Education. I have a lot of experience with drawing and painting -- and this year, I have begun experimenting with watercolor and mixed media. From my perspective, this is a well made, versatile sketch book - one of the best out there, considering the quality and number of pages you get. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
a few cautions, but overall not bad. just started using this today. so far so good. WARNING: for your first use make sure you are in a well-ventilated room. there is either dirt or some sort of substance on the heating pad that cooks off during the first heating. my room filled with smoke and toxic fumes. had to open a door and a window and blast a fan so I wouldn't pass out. the yellow sticker that says "caution: hot surface" cooked right off so you might as well peel it off right away. you'll have to play with temp and time settings for your project. this press doesn't seem to conform to general suggestions from the printer or people on youtube tutorials. overall, for the price of $209 this press seems like it will get my tshirt projects started. we'll see how long it lasts. when/if my business takes off I'm sure I'll be buying a better press. for now, this will do. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice color, poor quality. I liked the pens initially. For note-taking, they compared favorably with more expensive pens. After about a month of moderate use, though, the tip of the black pen split on me. A couple of weeks later, the tip of the blue split. They still write, but they produce an ugly double line and have a strange feel. I can force the tips back together temporarily, but that doesn't last very long. I don't write with particularly hard pressure and I've never had this problem before with similar pens. I wouldn't buy these again, even at this price point. I ended up eating the cost difference and went back to my trusty Microns. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Awesome fine line pens. I am an artist and I bought these pens to do fine line drawings. I was using a lot of micron pens and they get really expensive. Make sure you ask the seller which size set it is, as there is one set with slightly larger point sizes and one that goes all the way down to 0.13 mm or something! That is just finer than any pen on the market. These pens are picky because of the way you need to care for them. But if you love drawing and you love the pens, you will take care of them and they will stay perfect. You have to clean them when not in use. I bought the Pen Cleaning Kit that comes with a pressure bulb to force the cleaning solution and hot water through the pen. It's kind of expensive but it has been crucial to the cleaning process. I have not found out yet if other inks are compatible with these pens besides the koh-i-noor black ink, but I'd love to use some colored inks. Definitely do a little research on these before using them! All in all, they last forever if you are good to them, they make beautiful lines, and I recommend this pen to anyone who loves drawing! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Best I've ever used. These pencils are really fantastic. I can't imagine them being any better. What's also pretty amazing is that the eraser is top notch. It's a lot of fun to use, easily the best eraser I've ever encountered. I didn't know erasers existed that worked so well.
The pencils themselves are great. The only way they could be improved would be if they lasted forever, and maybe that wouldn't actually be an improvement.
The price is right, too. Seems like a good deal. I'm not sure what kind of conditions they're made in or where. I would be interested in that. But as for the pencils themselves, I would recommend them to anyone, any level, any application, over anything else I've tried. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Anti slip socks. I have a rather large dog that is getting older and has trouble with arthritis. She doesn't like sitting or sleeping on carpet and is always on the ceramic tiles or hardwood floors in my house. Her front paws keep slipping when she is trying to get up from a lying position and it is painful to watch her going through that. I figured that what I needed was a type of hospital sock with an anti-slip bottom. I went on-line to find out how to make anti slip socks and all websites mentioned puffy fabric paint, which I had never heard of. I did buy it from Amazon immediately and followed the instructions I had seen on on-line videos and became very creative with it and made about a dozen socks with anti slip bottoms. I bought the toddler socks and she now wears them all the time, on her front paws, in the house and can get up easily now! What a miracle. She never fusses with them and she looks cute with them on, on top of that. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A treasure. Before using this palette I used a porcelain platter divided with caulk. It was effective, but now that I have used the Tom Lynch palette, I realize what I was missing! The palette is large and very heavy, meaning that it will not move around at all, no matter how hard I jab my brush at it. The surface is smooth, the paint will not bead, but spread smoothly, and it wipes perfectly clean with just a tissue. It also comes with a plastic cover and a strip of sticky foam to place around the lip of the lid so that it fits snugly onto the palette. I keep a wet sponge in my palette when I am not painting, and my paints stay moist. I am very pleased with this purchase and would recommend it for a watercolorist looking for a great studio palette. This will last longer than your lifetime. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great deal for these brush pens. If you are looking into buying a set of water brush pens, this set of three pens from Xpassion is a very good deal! At a little over three dollars a pen, you will not find a better price on these pens. The water brush pens arrived quickly and in perfect shape, in a protective plastic case.
These brush pens work very well, they do not leak like some other pens I have tried. I have used them with watercolor and inktense pencils, they work great with these mediums. I have not tried them with traditional watercolors, but I'm sure they will work just as great with pans and tubes.
I received this Three Piece XPassion Water Brush Pen Set at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion. I give the items an honest review, no matter what I paid for them. When I review items I simply go by these Amazon recommendations for rating the items:
One Star - I hate it
Two Stars - I don't like it
Three Stars - It's okay
Four Stars - I like it
Five Stars - I love it | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It is cheap looking but It is pretty easy to control and no leaking or anything. The package was written by simplified Chinese all over but luckily you don't need too much description for this product. There are three sizes brushes, small, medium and large. After filling water into the tube, you have to squeeze it a little to get water to the brush tip. And you are ready to go. It is cheap looking but It is pretty easy to control and no leaking or anything. It is a bit shorter than I expected. It works fine for me but maybe too small for bigger hand person. Disclosure: I received these globes for free in exchange for my honest review. As always all opinions are 100% my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Bright, Vivid Colors, Awesome Scents and Washable too. My daughter has been wanting these markers for a while since trying them at school from a student who had them. She loves the scents, even the somewhat odd ones of licorice and cinnamon which you only expect to taste and not smell! They all smell like each item that is listed. What really impressed me are the bright, vivid colors that remain so even days later. He pictures are still next to me and they are as bright as the first day she drew them, which I can't say the same for many other markers! Of course being washable is a bonus! Wish they made them with my first child! They always seem to get them on the placemats, tables, clothing or whatever happens to be near them, sometimes I don't know how! A childhood mystery! Great markers, my kids are thoroughly pleased with them as I am too. This is my honest opinion despite this post being sponsored by Mr. Sketch as part of a sampling activation for Crowdtap. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Amazing product as always. This is my second Silhouette Cameo. I have the original and love the upgrades with this one! The touch screen is very nice and reactive. The machine is moderately quiet while cutting and very user friendly. I enjoyed the extras that came with this package including the pick me up tool. It makes grabbing small objects so much easier. I am also very pleased with the white interior of this model compared to the older one. It looks sleeker and the brighter guidelines are easier to use. If you are considering purchasing the Silhouette Cameo, I would definitely recommend it. I am very pleased with both the machine and the software available. I currently operate with the business/designer software which allows me to make my own designs and run multiple machines. But there are other softwares available for even the most basic of needs! Check out what Silhouette has to offer. This machine will make your life so much easier! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Looks great and divides up the water into sections. I'm a face painter and I was looking for a water tub to rinse my brushes in between changing colors and this is absolutely perfect. I was using a regular cup before and that just looked unprofessional in front of people. This tub looks professional for when I'm doing events. It stains easily from face paints though, but I get a cotton ball soaked with acetone and wipe the inside clean and it looks brand new. I like how there are sections in the tub. I can use one small section for my black paint, one small section for my white paint, and then the big section for my colors. Great fantastic tub. Go get one! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It's Your Time. An interesting concept, for those inclined to pursue, of laying or vacuuming down "skinz" or tatoo's/transfers unto whatever to spruce it up.
When I first saw the box cover I felt intimidated, "Ah Honey, do you want to do this nifty craft thing with the girls?" Well, that didn't work, but in reality, it was fairly easy to do. It requires 4 AA's(not included), but they do include a lot of plastic: the vacuum chamber, a flower box, a seahourse and a butterfly, a sponge, a bunch of colorful transfers(4X4" and 2X4") which the chamber sucks onto your item of tatooing choice and an instruction sheet
Basically, you reomve the small screw to place the batteries; assemble the vacuum chamber; hook-up the vacuum bag; choose the "skin"(they remind me of tie-dye colors) and trim off the white border; choose a item to decorate(start with one of theirs); remove the layer off the skin and place skin on item; soak and wring out the sponge and wrap around item with skin; place in vacuum chamber, close lid, hold button down 20-30secs as it sucks in; wait 10 secs, remove item from chamber("It's alive!!"), take off sponge, unwrap item and remove paper backing from Skinz; push down air bubbles, tidy up edges...whew...go have a drink, read instructions again.
Actually, it's pretty easy, better as you repeat the process. One can tattoo up each piece and assemble the plastic butterfly or seahorse or whatever. Our elementary aged girls were ok with it. It was good daddy-daugther time, I guess. They're much better with crafting than dad. They know when to take breaks and get some cookies or a snack. For me. it's where's my drill, my saw, my hammer... let me at it.
One can order refill packs(oh boy) and do all kind of things with a little practice and patience. Their website offers options and ideas. You choose if this is your cup of tea, and how you want to spend your time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Awesome brush carrier for an artist. The actual brushes are not good, though. I didn't buy this for the brushes.. those are pretty crap, and only suitable for students maybe. I bought this for the actual container, so i removed the bad brushes and put in all my expensive artist grade brushes. This one works perfectly for that because it accommodated so many of the brushes I need, including a couple of mop brushes and even one bob ross 1" brush. So, i love it and highly recommend this one as a carrier for your brushes. It is so much better than the other stiff ones i've tried, or the ones with only 18 slots (many of which overlap so you can't actually put 18 brushes in!) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Stylish album with multiple purposes (update. Update: this seller has emailed me twice asking me to increase their rating. I rated it 3 stars and am deducting a star for the repeated harassment. I can only assume that other ratings are suspect if they ask everyone for 5 stars. Also, since my review, the price has increased. You can find similar items (even some identical) for much less with a simple Amazon search for "nautical journal."
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Overall, this is an attractive piece which comes in nice packaging should you decide to give it as a gift. The outside is embossed with a compass and the straps have anchor and ship wheel medals giving the album a nautical theme. The inside is a ring binder with black pages that feel like construction paper. To mount photos, you could use either double sided tape or photo corners, but photos might pop out using photo corners since the pages are not rigid.
While the overall look is attractive, the cover seemed a little stiff. With some regular use I would imagine that the material will loosen up a bit. Its also on the smallish side for a photo album, so you could not put many photos on each page, unless they were wallet sized.
Another option for this item is to replace the pages with white pages, so it could also be used as a scrap book or journal. I was provided a complimentary copy for review purposes and my unbiased opinion was given above. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
it's Ellie's scrapbook. This thing is darn adorable, very large, and seems good quality. If you enjoyed the movie Up, youll love having your own s rap ook, just like Ellie's.
It is a SCRAPBOOK, not a photo album, if you are old enough to recall what a scrapbook is! But I will be putting photos as well as other memorabilia in mine. It has a lot of pages and I was surprised by how large it seems (even though I knew the size.)
The pages are thick, and I really like the brown color. The postcards it comes with are unnecessary for me but SUPER CUTE, like postcards the kids in the movie might have trued to collect from the places they hoped to see. I really like them. It also come with two sheets of sticker corners for easily adding and removing cards or photos. If you don't like the string it's tied together with included are two metal rings you can use instead.
I was given a free/discounted sample of this item to test and review, but have only offered my own opinions and observations. I really like this and plan to use it with my husband to easily store mementos of our own adventures. I just wish I had started sooner!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fun Way to Decorate Instax Mini Polaroids. I would say one of the few purchases for my instax mini polaroids that I found unique. Mostly everything else you can find to decorate your pictures are full sticker sheets that cover the whole frame. These small stickers are perfect if you just wanted to do quote bubbles, put little stickers as decor, or a put decorated banner to label your memory. Of course, these can be used on top of the full sticker sheets as well.
The only qualm I have about this product is that the paper quality is not amazing, feels like cheap printer paper sticker sheets. For what I paid for, I expected better quality. I had used a sharpie to write on it the first time and the ink bled into the paper so the writing turned out fuzzy. So as a heads up, I'd recommend using another medium maybe a gel pen or something similar. On the other hand, due to the paper's consistency you could color in the bubbles or pictures with color pencil to give it a more unique feel.
Overall please with this product, but not sure if I'll be buying a second time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Thus far I reallly like the stitching. Between 3.5 to 4 stars.
Thus far I reallly like the stitching, cover, pocket and size. The cover has been far more durable than other sketch books and i haven't had problems with the edges of the pages becoming folded or torn. This would become my go-to sketch book except for the following:
- While the paper is very smooth like i want, it doesn't hold together with technical pens. For the thickness, weight and smoothness of the paper, I have to be very careful when drawing with my technical pens. Granted, my pens are the type that have a high ink flow, but the lighter-weigth, thinner and less smooth paper in a moleskine bleeds less and shows less blurring of the lines due to bleeding ink. I draw with fast strokes, but I have to put another 'garbage' paper behind the sheet i'm working on, or ink will bleed through and ruin the sheet behind it. Not much, but random blotches of ink will appear in places where i've used more ink, closely hatched lines, or my 1.2mm pen. I definitely cannot use the backside of a sheet after drawing with ink, but this isn't bristol paper so that's way too much to expect. It's just that this paper seems to let ink go right through it.
- In places where i've already inked, say i'm crossing a line with another, the ink will break down the paper a little, so that the wire in my technical pens will snag a little. Since my pens aren't clogging or burling up paper, it's not that i'm digging the wire into the page. Maybe the india ink i'm using just breaks the paper down. If i draw too slowly, the paper will absorb the ink too much and the lines will blur.
It's great for non-ink works though. Despite all of these problems, there's something in me that just loves this sketch book and is merely disappointed that I have to be so careful when using technical pens (since line crispness is better than felt-tipped on average). In sketching with pencils, i like the paper. It's just easy to sketch on. Just wish that the fibers of the paper were a little less easy to fray. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
not just for scrapbooking. Yes, these markers are a little pricey but they are worth every penny. I highly recommend these for coloring. They do not tend to bleed as other makers do and can last for a long time when capped properly after using. These are not just a scrapbooking marker so don't let that hold you up. I love the carry case though you do need to treat the outer plastic with kid gloves in order not to damage. The outer plastic does snap at the top and you have the handle to carry with ease. Store these on their side so the ink is distributed through the marker evenly. The tip on fine side will get into some pretty small spaces but have to have a light hand. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Vyco Protective Board Cover Sheeting in Green (42 in. L x 31 in. W. I found a discarded drafting table on the street around the corner of my residence. I did some dusting, sanding and re-adjusted the nuts and bolts. It's surface was covered with an unattached thick cardboard.
I ordered green Vyco Protective Board Cover Sheeting and followed the instruction of laying out with Alvin & Co. 2400-B DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE 1in x36yds.
Then I replaced some parts with Alvin & Co. Straightedge Rewiring Kit (the original ruler parts were branded as Mayline but still, they work well).
Putting all these together took me no longer than an hour.
Then, bingo, my drafting table looks new and functions better.
I highly recommended these parts for professional artists! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice synthetics. These brushes have not held up well. Two of the ferrules came off the first time I cleaned them, they definately do shed (still shedding after several cleanings) and they have not held there shape (many stray hairs sticking out). I have treated them with care, cleaned them regularly and properly, and have not left them with paint on. I have been mainly using the natural hair brushes. These don't seem any better than cheap craft store brushes.
The only positive I can give is the speedy arrival and the nice carrying case. I tried to respond to one of the "how do you like your brushes" emails but it was rejected saying I can only contact through Amazon.
Edit 4/7/15:
Penrose was kind enough to send me another set. While the bristle brushes were not better, I really liked the synthetics. They worked well for washes and thinner applications of acrylics. I think they would also be good for watercolors though I have not used them for that. I would like to see longer bristles and a higher bristle count for both types of brushes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Didn't perform as advertised, product misleading. This review is for the Purple Pearl color. The spray was pretty bad and did not match the performance seen in youtube videos for this product. It was almost like the brand new can was partially empty, spatting out paint whenever it could get a hold of it. It did not come out in a nice, even, misty spray. It came out in a "clumped spray" and when you release the pump, drips onto the project. The trigger is very hard to hold down on. The product advertised that it works on leather, not true! When I saw how bad the spray was, I simply rinsed it right off the leather. However, they also advertise that it washes off simply with soap and water, not true either. I have washed my has about 5 times, scrubbed dry, and still have paint on them. Hands are too sore now so I'll have to try again later. Terrible and not recommended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
not* a fountain pen ink. Two of the missing stars are only for the false labelling: the box/bottle and Higgins' own website say this is an ink suitable for fountain pens. It is, however, a pigment-based ink (bits of suspended particulate matter) rather than a dye (dissolved compounds). Pigments will clog nibs; dip pens can be easily cleaned, but the nibs on fountain pens are more difficult to rid of these tiny clogs. For fountain pens, stick to those inks made just for fountain pens.
As for the ink itself: it's quite dark, though not completely midnight pitch black. Feathering is minimal but not totally absent. Used in the correct pen or brush, definitely a good buy for the price; absolutely use it as a normal day-to-day ink... just not in a fountain pen. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It's been over 10 years. I used this on my 2 sons when they were preschool age (they're now 16 & 17 years old). We are a military family, so we move a lot, and through all the moves, these molds of my sons hands have endured and still look great today.
I now also have 2 daughters, who are preschool age, and was happy to see this was still around. Last night we did my older daughter's hand, although it took two tries, now I need to go buy another to do my younger daughter.
These things last, and are so awesome to have, as they capture even the tiniest crease and groove of the hand. I didn't give it 5 stars though because sometimes, even with an older child, it takes more than one try to get it right. I think they need to add a little more gel because if your child touches the bottom, you'll have to redo it.
I always add slightly less water to the gel mixture than it calls for, otherwise it spreads too thin and takes longer to set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A light box with an added touch. I'm very pleased with my LitEnergy 32.5 Diagonal A2 LED Light box. The light adjustment switch or button works smoothly. If anyone out there is having a difficult time with the light adjustment button, it's truly sensitive if you should brush up against it when moving the box at the top ends. Hear is how the adjustment switch works; When keeping your finger on the button, your brightness adjustment will increase. Remove your figure and hold again, the brightness will decrease; keep in mind, when you give the button a quick tip, it may not come on since the light adjustment has been set to be completely off, hold the button for the brightness you prefer and release. Now your brightness is set when you quickly tip the button for on and off. to reset your brightness, hold the button again for your brightness satisfaction and release. It will hold that brightness when you tip it on and off.
I was going to build a light box. In discovering this new and wonderful technology; your light box may come without measurement markers at the top and left side, I've created a special I/8" inch thick clear Plexiglas protective sheet the size of the light box and scared a 1/2" inch grid pattern on the backside with a button hold. The grid should be the size of the lighted area making sure your button hole is at the exact location on the left; of course, this is something you can created if you're patient and skilled in this sort of creativity...Good Luck... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Amazon comes through again. I bought this product to cut snowflakes for table decorations for a Christmas dinner involving about 20 tables. Obviously, I'm looking for "bang for buck" and this will do it since I can not only cut different styles, but also in various sizes ranging up to larger ones, which I'll need. I'm a scrapbooker and my reviews for other related products are elsewhere on the site. This is one of the best places to find Cricut cartridges if you have a machine. Good selection at excellent prices and free shipping if you're a Prime member. I always look here FIRST when searching for a new cartridge...and almost anything else, for that matter! Thanks, Amazon! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great idea, poor execution. I really wish I could say I love these, because they're exactly what I wanted for my baby's keepsake album. The selection of sizes is good (the big and medium pockets especially are good for hospital bracelets or locks of hair, but I still have to find use for the small one). The plastic is sturdy but clear, so you can really see what's inside. The magnetic locks are nice and easy, though you have to remember they will add thickness to your page (and could bend the pages around it). Unfortunately, there's a lot these were promising, but didn't deliver.
Cons:
- backing adhesive is very weak, so you'll probably end up using double-sided tape or something similar to keep these in place, which also means whatever you use will show through (unless you put a liner in the pocket)
- the inside half of the magnet is set into the inside of the pocket (instead of outside, facing the folding flap with the other half of the magnet), which means the rough plastic around it could scratch whatever you put in the pocket
- my order arrived with one pocket missing the magnets completely
Pros:
- good selection of keepsake sizes
- good quality, well finished plastic
- easy, clean-looking closure
If you can live with the cons, this is a very good product.
EDIT: The replacement from Amazon arrived today, and the new pockets don't adhere to paper either. Also, one of them was missing the magnet again, which leads me to believe that's something that should be mentioned in the product description (if it's intentional), or that my replacement was part of the same faulty batch. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
i absolutely love this unit but. i absolutely love this unit but.....
i feel like it is a huge fire risk!!!!!
the cord coming out heats up, the outlet i plug into is heating up. they said "you must use this on a 20a circuit" i checked my circuit breaker and i do have 20a for the whole house. wiring in the walls cant support this unit with out heating up.
I am looking into possibly getting a regulator of some sort to dial down the constant draw and as a result lower the working temp of this unit.
there is no resolution so far from manufacture.
if you have beefy wiring in your walls or in your shop, you'll be fine. otherwise this unit is risky as heck!!!
i been running a surge protector and it trips it after 20 min of use, because it gets "to hot" i use this as a safety and i can go for short bursts of heat to finish my projects but it is annoying to say the least, but hey, at least im being "safe" | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
good for elementary and middle school purposes possibly. giving it only 3 star because of the product packaging, The paints sit loosely in a very thin plastic insert inside of a wooden case. When you open the box, a handful of paints come flying out at you. While the case is open, you can take the time to put the paints away neatly and as soon as you close the case up, stuff shifts around and sometimes comes flying out before you can even close it. As for the quality of the paint?! Well, this is my learning purchase so I don't have a scale to base it off of. I have not really painted anything with it yet either, so this review is mainly on aesthetics I suppose. I used the black tube and the chincy paintbrush that was included to touch up a previously spray painted sign carving. Did the job. If I were to stand back and give a description, I would say "if you are looking for paints to replace your current empty paint containers, this might work for you" Cant really say much more about it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice Pistol Grip Airbrush. This is a nice Airbrush, quality control seem to be OK, however they are not a Iwata Airbrush.
Pros: nice finish, smooth trigger action(Dual-Action), Top Feed with 3 cup size, Air-valve work very good, the handle can be removed very easy for repairs, Teflon needle bearing with adjustment, large and medium cup with metal cap. comes with 3 sizes needles and air-cap nozzle sets from .3, .5, .8, Micro Air Control (MAC) valve for air pressure adjustment.
Cons: O-rings hard to find for replacement(must buy Rebuild kit for Master Airbrush Model G79 if you don't know where to find them), needle bearing will need adjustment(will leak paint thru the needle if not adjusted correctly), Handle need a new O-ring if you want a more secure or stable adjustment(move very easy with stock o-ring), hard to clean the main body when the cups are remove. Do not have Fan Air Cap. No rebuild parts from this vendor, must buy rebuild parts from TCP Gloval for Master Airbrush Model G79 which is the same as this Airbrush.
Overall: For the price I can't complaint, However is not a Iwata(so do not expect high quality), shipping is fast is you are in the west coast they tell you 5 to 7 days mine arrive withing 3 or 4 days.
My experience with airbrush is in the expert level, I had collected them since the 1980.
Note: I know other customer complaint about this airbrush, no parts for rebuild, Buy TCP Gloval for Master Airbrush Model G79
Best Regards Tito | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
1.98 per pastel for Senneliers & an amazing wooden case with totally useful wooden trays? Why did I wait so long to get this. Do I have the words to convey to you how awesome this is? No. It is awesome and I should have purchased this earlier and saved money. I always feel indulgent buying big, expensive art sets, so instead I buy lots of little sets and scour Ebay and whatnot to piece things together. Finally, logic appealed to my inner art supply-miser: This is a phenomenal price for Sennelier Pastels. It seems indulgent, but honestly, you can't do any better. There was no sales tax for me & I received a 5% discount with my Amazon store card: at $1.98 a pastel this purchase was a no-brainer for me when I finally took the time to do the math. And that's not including the value of the case, which would easily retail for a few hundred dollars by itself. To have them organized in this big, amazing wooden case with spectacular trays is just the icing on the cake. And yes, totally indulgent, but also pragmatic: each tray is solid wood and features two leather straps that allow you to take the trays out and put each one back in easily and softly. Nothing plops in or bangs around in a way that could cause damage to the pastels. This is not a flimsy, cheaply made case; it's really sturdy and even has dovetail joints. I love that I can lay the trays out on the table, or floor and easily find what I need. I slide the case under a sofa to save space in my tiny studio. I am not ashamed to admit I have actually hugged the case (twice) out of absolute joy. I will feel like a kid in a candy store for a long time. Jerry's shipped fast and free, and this is somehow cheaper here than on Amazon than on their site. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Only does part of what it should. Not quite what I expected. Here's what it will, and won't, do.
Will:
Cut card stock
Scoring
Won't:
Cut paper - unless you put card stock under it, then it cuts just fine. But who has that much extra card stock?
Trim - if you want to trim off less than 1/2 inch, no matter the paper, forget it. Even on card stock it shreds it.
Had no problem with measurements or scoring (or no more than my clutzy self usually has). Was disappointed that it will not cut paper. Or do the trimming. I ALWAYS have to trim things and this absolutely would not do it smoothly. I did better with scissors and I bought a cutter because I'm horrible with scissors. A+ for idea, C- for execution. Not bad enough to return, not good enough to save me some room on my craft table. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Worked like a charm. But beware: smelly. I bought this because I bought a pink blazer, was a good idea at the time but it became hard to match. Then I became obsessed about getting a white blazer in the same cut. My friend told me about this and I thought I could save money and turn this pink blazer into a white one. Well... it worked wonderfully!
When I read the reviews, seemed like the stove top method was the way to go. But no way was I going to put this chemical stuff into a POT on my stove... Though the fans will help with the fumes. I am use to hand washing some of my dedicates as I do so in the bathroom tube at times. What I did was boil a big thing of water, poured it in a tub/bucket that I wash my clothes in, dump in the powder, and the clothes I wanted to make white. I wore gloves as I was mixing these, and turned on the restroom fan at the same time b/c the fumes are horribly stinky. Smell on your garments will go away after a few washes.
Pro tip: The more color you're trying to remove, the hotter the water you want to use. If you're just trying to save a garment and want to remove a color stain, probably a normal cycle wash will do the trick. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
My Daughter Loves It. I bought this picture of the wolf for my 10 year old daughter who loves animals but has never painted by number. Shw works on it a couple of hours a week, which is the part of this review I feel is important. The paint wells seal tightly with a snap can, and are all connected by a ring that doesn't allow them to be separated and lost. She can open them at her leisure and stop when she likes. The quality of the kit is great because the paint is well designed and remember to wash the brush after each use. Even when she let it dry after a few days she was able to clean it under warm water and get going again. For the amount of pleasure she gets and the price of this painting, it is well worth the effort to buy this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
so good. I'll have to use it for a while . So far, so good. I'll have to use it for a while before I can truly rate it. Disappointed that it does not have a loop at the end to hang for drying.
Update:
I bought 3 different size brushes for shodo calligraphy.
You might want to note: Dark handle bleeds magenta/red when it gets wet (nasty).
"Gold" writing on handle indicating brand and size is painted on and washes off easily (my lettering is gone already).
Bristles are a mix of natural and synthetic hairs, and very springy. I prefer my older natural bristle brushes for shodo.
Would I buy these again? No. I'll probably move these brushes to my watercolor painting set, rather than use them for shodo. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Pleased With this compressor. I have been using this compressor several weeks. It seems sturdy and works well with the thin plastic air hose used to attach Testors A7778 Metal Body Airbrush. This type connecting hose does leak a bit so I changed to a braided hose with adapter to fit this model airbrush. Now I find that with the larger hose I can't get the pressure to go above16- 18 PSI. Still the system works well and I suppose that in future if I find I need to get a higher pressure for specialized tasks it will be easy to change back to the thinner hose.
EDIT:
After posting the review I found that adding plumber's tape on the hose to compressor connection I could get the air pressure all the way up to the maximum allowed which is 60 pounds. This surprised me as while using it I could not detect any audible air leakage. I changed my rating to 5 stars. I have absolutely no problems now. I would highly recommend this compressor especially if one is on a budget. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Cameo vs. Explore - matter of preference. I have a Cricut Explore that I use at least weekly to make cards. I saw the Silhouette Cameo on my Amazon Vine queue and thought it would be a great opportunity to try it out and compare the latest and greatest from Silhouette with the latest and greatest from Cricut.
But first, a brief explanation of an Electronic Cutting Machine. Electronic Cutting Machines (of any brand) use a blade to cut images, words, and designs on paper or other materials on a mat that you insert into the machine. You can customize this design in a software program included with the machine.
Here's what I loved about the Silhouette Cameo Electronic Cutting Machine:
- The touch screen was very responsive and easy to use. It's sleek, pretty, and had zero issues. The correct menu pops up when you need it with a few choices.
- It's so light! Easy to transport to different areas or to take to a crafting retreat.
- Paper peels easily off of the cutting mat and left very little residue after a few uses.
- The crosscut tool allows you to make an even edge off the back of the paper as it comes out of the Cameo.
- The Silhouette Studio (software for designing your cuts) is very easy to use, navigate, and create.
- Excellent cut quality.
Here's what I'm not crazy about:
- It's louder than I expected when making a cut.
- Adjusting the blade is a bit futzy. The Silhouette Studio tells you what your blade depth needs to be based on the kind of paper in your machine, which is great! BUT changing it requires taking out the blade and a special tool to adjust the depth.
- The mat leaves a slight adhesive feel to the back of the first images you cut. Which could be a good thing if you want them to be sticky, but not so great if you're using the paper as a card and don't want the sticky feel all over the entire card.
How I feel the Silhouette Cameo compares with the Cricut Explore:
- Honestly, it's kind of like an Apple vs. Android. Both products do essentially the same thing, but people will prefer one user interface over the other. Aesthetically they look different (both the actual machine and the design studios)
- I prefer the Cricut subscription service when it comes to images. Cricut charges a flat $9.99 fee per month to let you use over 20,000 images. You don't OWN them, but you can use them. You can certainly buy them if you want to keep them and ditch the subscription, but there are SO MANY images included, I can't see why you wouldn't just use the $9.99 for the sheer variety of images.
- How the Silhouette subscription service works is a bit more complicated, so you'll definitely want to check that out. Basically, you pay a fee per month and get a certain amount of store credit to spend. Which means you'll own the images when you no longer pay the monthly fee, but you still have to pay for them on top of the subscription fee. If you pay more per month, you get more credit, so you'll technically get SOME for free. Like I said, it's complicated. BUT there are some really great designs that you can browse even without any subscription and buy a la carte. They have lots of fun bags, boxes, and other really fun stuff!
Overall, if you've never used a Silhouette or a Cricut, watch some videos to see which you prefer. Both machines do an excellent job of cutting and allowing you to get all creative and crafty. The interfaces are a bit different on the machine and with the design software, so look into that as well.
If you're debating on whether or not to get the Silhouette Cameo Electronic Cutting Machine as your main electronic cutter, it's a great choice! Lightweight, quick to set up and easy to use! Plug it in and get your craft on! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Brush tips are great for anything but fine, detailed work. Love the way these pens feel in hand, the weight, the size, the cool aluminum barrel. I like the ink colors, smooth flow, & the fact that the ink cartridges & nibs are replaceable. The colors are on the dark side. By this I mean that the Sky Blue is more of a Cobalt, the Cobalt is closer to Navy Blue, Pink is really Hot Pink & Wine was closer to Brown when tested on card stock. I deducted one star because I do not find that the brush nibs are easy to control, they are rather flimsy & it takes a very steady hand & a lot of concentration to produce a consistent fine line. They are great for filling in larger areas & don't tend to bleed through. I am very happy with the customer service at the Dandy Store, they ship quickly & when I asked for details about replacing the brush nibs with regular nibs, Sharon promptly replied with information that she requested from Copic. Here's what I found out in case it is helpful to others~ "You can replace the Brush nib in the MLSPBS with a .2 up to .7mm nib. I would use a tweezer to remove the brush tip." I would suggest double checking whether your colored ink cartridges are compatible with each nib before settling on a particular size.
The nib part numbers are:
MLSPN02 .2 nib
MLSPN025 .25 nib
MLSPN03 .3 nib
MLSPN035 .35 nib
MLSPN05 .5 nib
MLSPN07 .7 nib | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Small, well made, great for kids. I'm a grandma, not an artist, so what I say about art supplies is not going to make it on the evening news. I'll just tell you why I like this cute little (6 3/4" in diameter) palette.
1) It's plastic and of a fairly sturdy quality.
2) It's bright white, so you'll find it easy to see the colors you're putting in the well and, if mixing, to tell when you've arrived at the desired hue.
3) The surface is slick so cleanup is easy.
4) There are 10 small (1.25") wells and one larger (3") well, so it will handle 11 colors at a time.
5) Around the outer edge of the palette, between each small well, there are two raised dots where a brush can be placed without it rolling off.
Mixing primary or secondary colors together to see what you get or adding white to an already mixed color is a great learning experience for a young child. I'm using this as an educational tool but the grandkids just think they're having fun messing around with colors.
(Disclosure: I received this product free in exchange for an impartial review.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
They are beautiful colors that really work well together if you are . I received this Item the other day and the first thing I noticed was that the pictures do not do the colors of the sheets justice. They are beautiful colors that really work well together if you are going to layer them. The material is not overly thick and peels easily enough, but when you layer it you cannot tell that they are two layers, which I love. I also really like that the glitter is not overly glittery it is more of a glossy sheet with glitter effect.
The only thing that made me weary was that because they are thin they bend easily so I had to be careful not to make crease marks but after pealing on to a surface they seem to go away so I don't believe that is a huge problem. Also the Red sheet was a bright almost fire truck color red which did not seem to fit at all. But i am sure I can use it to decorate some of my boys school supplies.
It was my first time working with Vinyl and I have a bunch if projects in mind. At first I thought it was expensive but if you think about it it comes to less than $3 a sheet for a fun personal decal or gift, which if you were to buy already made would easily cost more than $10 a sheet. I do not personally have a cricut machine but it seriously has me considering buying one. Def a great buy for the fun colors!
I have received this product for free or heavily discounted for my honest UNBIASED opinion, and all opinions stated are my own. I have attached a few pictures for visuals. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
You get your monies worth. So I wanted to paint the inside of my new computer case (HAF 932, also bought on Amazon). After doing some research for colors I chose "Acid Green" Montana Gold series "rattle can paint" If you check out Youtube you will find some very interesting videos on Montana Spray Paint. What sold me was the ability to change the width of the spay pattern by changing the cap size, to match the type of spraying you need to do from pencil thin to "FAT" wide. The paint goes on like a dream, NO RUNS, NO SAGS, covers very well. It drys very fast and is on the matte side of the sheen scale... I am buying some of the Montana Clear Lacquer Glossy... to shoot over the green to protect it and to give it a bit more "shine". I was able to use every last drop of the paint in the can, and there was no running out of propellant at the end of the can... shook the can during pauses in painting but not sure I even needed to... I was effortless to paint the whole case even in tight spots where I would normally have worried about runs... YOU SHOULD SPRAY IN A WELL VENTILATED SPACE as this paint is the "good stuff" has has a very "high inspiring" dryer in it... Montana Spray Paint is 100% lead and CFC free so it is about as "green" as a spray can of paint can be.... on top of all this there is a whole sub culture of "Graffiti" artist that use this product to take their expressive medium to a whole other level... check out this video on Youtube... [...]
It is worth the price of 8.00, shipping sucks but not much you do about that except invest in UPS and FEDEX stock.... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
These DO NOT erase well. ***UPDATE***
I discovered my surface was porous and modified it (lesson learned, USE THE PRIMER), and these really do work wonderfully. They erase very well on the surface required for usage, and leave no residue or "ghost" writing behind. It really is a great product, but you absolutely MUST have a non porous surface. This is my first homemade chalkboard and I didn't know or understand some of these things. I cancelled my return, these markers will definitely fulfill my needs! Colors are amazing. A great option, as I dislike neon colors. I'm changing my rating to 5 stars!
The colors are beautiful and rich, however these DO NOT erase well at ALL. I have a surface painted with chalkboard paint. I used a wet paper towel, vinegar and water, straight vinegar, tried spraying vinegar ON the surface and they are STILL stained on my board. Now I have to repaint the area I used them on, which is utterly ridiculous. The Bistro brand chalk markers erased beautifully with a wet rag but I can't find them in pastels. These markers were great, if you are wanting permanent print, but I had them on my board for less than 10 mins and it's stained. Be aware of how you plan to use them before you purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect for coloring books. Fast and easy way to make cheap coloring book paper accept traditional watercolor or Inktense with a wet brush. I wanted to use my play time to improve my beginner watercolor skills, instead of relying on colored pencils or markers. But even the books designed for watercolors were pilling and blotching under my heavy handed treatment. The DS transparent ground gives enough protection and a slightly toothy surface, plus allows more lifting, which has vastly improved my results. Very pleased! NB! I cheat on the application to make life easier (its play time, after all). Spritz about a teaspoon of water into a recycled mayo jar lid, soak a 1 1/2 flat taklon brush and use it to scoop a good dollop (3-4 tablespoons) of the ground into the lid. Using the brush, stir until the water is absorbed, scrape off the brush into the lid, and paint one thin layer onto as many pages as possible until you run out of ground. Spread them out to dry, wash the brush and lid, and have a cup of coffee. By the time the coffee is gone, something will be dry enough to paint on. Put the other pages away to cure for later, but I haven't had any problems just diving in, as soon as everythings dry to the touch. Obviously, this is not recommended to real art, but it works fine for casual play. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Sweet heat press. Works grate. So far so good, . This heat press heats up faster then what they advertise, I love the longer wider size as it is easier for me to cover more space on any garment. I find it easy to do sleeves on shirts and hoodies also, it's easy to understand also. The auto open is also a big pluss as sometimes I have to step out of the room for something and not worry about my jobs burning or over heating. I did notice that once you close it, it can't be open manually as the magnet for the timer won't disengage until the timer sets it off, maybe I haven't figure that part out. But so far this heat press has worked like a charm. Yes I recommend it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This Life in Coloring Adult & Teen Coloring Book is the perfect color I g and drawing set for any art . What a beauty this baby is! This Life in Coloring Adult & Teen Coloring Book is the perfect color I g and drawing set for any art lover! This case is superb! It's absolutely beautifully designed! And the quality of this set can be seen at first glance as well as first touch! The colored emcils that come with the set are of a high quality as well and give a smooth vibrant coloring experience!
I received this Life in Coloring Adult & Teen Coloring Book at a discounted rate for reviewing and testing purposes, however, all statements, experiences, and pictures are of my own, and of my own personal honest unbiased opinion! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I would recommend this one for a beginner. I would recommend this one for a beginner. For the most part it has nice large areas to paint and the numbers are very legible. There are some smaller areas that will give a beginner to paint-by-numbers and idea what a more advanced painting might contain.
I could not give this one five stars because even though I love what I painted it is a bit different than what is online. There is more black and it seems a bit more saturated than what I saw online.
Plaid still one of the best companies to purchase paint-by-numbers from. No color mixing is always a plus. The only downfall I've noticed consistently with the Plaid paintings is sometimes the numbers are off. For example, an area that may have the number 20 in an area will also include a completely different. Or there is an area with no number. Always refer to the map included. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Amazing Glow - But Don't Expect It To Be Like Green or Blue. I am a big fan of the Glow Inc. phosphorescent powders and paints, but was leery of trying the purple powder because I knew it was much weaker than the green or blue and that it required ultraviolet light to charge (sunlight, black light, strong fluorescent light). I was afraid either the glow would be too weak to notice or else would fade very quickly. The paint, for example, charges nicely under a black light, but fades away within a couple of minutes.
The purple glow surpassed my expectations (which were low, admittedly) -- but not at first. When I opened the box from Amazon, the first thing I did was place the powder under a black light. I saw a pale violet glow with some blue speckles, like other reviewers described, but it was very faint. Underwhelming, right? But, I went ahead and added some to epoxy resin to make jewel shapes. When I unmolded the shapes today, they were glowing pure violet, even in the light (sunlight through glass, which blocks UV-B, but not UV-A). I found my phone and a dark place and eventually took this picture (so, they had been glowing about 5 minutes). In the picture, you can see a blue-green glow. That's a ring that uses one of the brighter pigments. As you can see, when it's freshly charged, the purple is quite bright.
I put the jewels on the table so I could keep an eye on them. In ordinary light, after being charged, they remain a pale lilac color from the glow. Before they were charged they were transparent to slightly white.
So, here are some points to keep in mind. (1) Purple is not going to be as bright or long-lasting as green, aqua, or blue. That's the nature of the pigment and also due to the color sensitivity of your eyes. (2) Purple requires short wavelength light to glow. It cannot be charged with your cell phone flashlight or incandescent lighting. Your black light or fluorescent light may not have the intensity or correct wavelength to make it work. Take it out in sunlight and then bring it back indoors. (3) If you're using this pigment in resin, it might help to know it appears to have a higher density than the other colors. It sank like a rock and would not remain suspended in the epoxy. If this is an issue for you, let the resin cure slightly to thicken it before adding the powder. (4) You won't get good results if you try to mix this in with anything containing water or a UV filter. This means it may not work in paint or nail polish. The water destroys the crystals that produce the phosphorescence. The same company makes solvent-based and water-based glowing paints that work quite nicely. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Could work - bad choice. I don't normally write reviews but in this case I thought it was necessary. First, their blades can work if the magnet in the holder is fully recessed to the top since the magnet is normally loose. Their suggested work around is to super glue the magnet to the top. Don't do it - their way of taking off the top lid will either over stress the inside clips or outright crack one of those clips. If you decide to use the blade as is it will probably be too long and you will have to manually gage the cutting depth. In addition, the holder base will be taller since you will have to unscrew more of the base cap to decrease the depth of the blade. Lastly the top of the blade stem will be pushing constantly at the top of the blade holder lid which may or may not be a long term issue. The blade from Brother has a ring around the blade stem to keep this from happening. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
NOT AS DESCRIBED. THIS IS UNFINISHED WOOD AND NOT THE ALVIN BRAND. This easel is not made by Alvin. I own the Alvin version which I purchase in 2010 for $45. That one was broken in a move and I purchased this as a replacement. The one that I just received is made by Winsor Newton and is basically unfinished wood. The Alvin is sanded very smoothly and has a nice semigloss finish. The quality of this easel is good but not as good as the Alvin brand which is shown in this listing. This raw wood will stain easily and it would be a big project to sand and varnish. I was willing to pay more to replace my broken one but was disappointed when this arrived and was not as good as the actual Alvin that is listed.
REVIEW UPDATE: after using the easil for a couple of days I would like to update my review from two to four stars. The quality and design of the easil is almost identical to the Alvin shown. The only difference is the finish. Still seems the price is a bit high. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice variety, great for various details. This paint brush set is PERFECT for my two little aspiring artists! I love that there are 12 different styles of brushes for various detailing. The sizes included in this set are as follows: one-000, one-00, three-0, five-1, two-2. The handles of each of these paintbrushes is approximately 5.5 inches long, with the ferrules measuring at about one inch. (The three smallest brushes measure in a bit smaller.)
As for the brushes, the directions state to be sure to rinse off the water-soluble glue before jumping into your painting projects. So of course, we did that first. When looking at the brushes, you will notice that the tips are all of different styles. One fans out, a perfect paint brush for blending colors. One is a chisel/sword brush, which comes in handy to make fine lines or thicker lines all in the same stroke by turning the paintbrush just so slightly. Three have flat/rectangular tips, which similar to the sword brush, can be used for both thicker and thinner strokes depending on how you hold it, and the rest are pointed (with different size points, some tiny for more intricate work or writing words and some slightly larger for bolder details.)
Because these paint brushes are made from a synthetic fabric, the durability of them is more than sufficient. They have withstood multiple rinsings and projects by my two little guys (ages 5 and 8...and the 5 year old is still working on the idea of how to be gentle). The photo below is a painting by my children. The orange and black one is a painting my 8 year old, using acrylic, and the other picture is a painting by my 5 year old, using children's washable paints. Both boys used brushes from this set, however. Altogether, we are quite content with this paint brush set. It allows for a versatile spectrum of detail. Disclaimer: I received our set of 12 paintbrushes at a lesser price with the agreement that I would take the time to write an honest account of my experience. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
it is a nice addition to a stamper's collection. Small stamps, but quite lovely. I have two complaints, however. The illustration of the stamp on the wooden side does not necessarily match the actual layout of the stamp itself, so you cannot rely on the picture to position the stamp. Some of the stamps themselves are not centered on the wood. The second complaint is that they are not all consistent in the depth of the stamp. Even so, considering the price point, it is a nice addition to a stamper's collection. I have used them on cardstock, but I see that other reviewers have used them on clay. I am anxious to try that out, too, and am considering them as small gifts for potter friends. The stamps themselves are quite fancy and lovely. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very Blue. I am a watercolor artist and have been using Windsor & Newton for about 12 years. I needed a Paynes Grey replacement half pan for my Cotman set and purchased this professional one. Absolutely love the way it paints, it's very concentrated and smooth. However- the color difference between the cotman and the professional is dramatic! Cotman is much more grey, while the professional is more blue. I wouldn't consider it grey at all. More of a dark Navy- or close to the indigo color. Paynes grey is supposed to be a bit blue, but this is dramatic. Disappointed the color does not match the Cotman, but I like the way this paints. Be wary when purchasing- finish your paintings first before using a new half pan! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
not even close to 'sketch' paper. not really tracing either. it's kinda my fault..i just saw sketch and not trace..so stupid. in my defense, this is not sketch paper. not at all. only if you wanna get philosophical and call toilet paper a sketch roll. it's not even great tracing because it's super blotchy. this is an item that shouldn't be bought online because it's some random material they got and you're not going to know if you want it or what to use it for until you get it.
they also say on the packaging that it's 'exceptional qualities for detail or rough sketches'...they're just writing random crap on there. c'mon.
it says it 'accepts pencil, charcoal, ink, india ink, and markers without bleed through'. 'accepts' is a funny word. certainly you won't get bleed through if the paper isn't torn by touching it. any ink would sit on top of this material for days without drying. but yeah..no bleed through. and no, charcoal paper is the complete opposite of this. in every way. anyway...i'm sure i'll find a use for it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I wanted to love this, but I dont. I was SOOOOO excited about this cricut. I couldn't wait to get it. I use fondant for my cakes all the time. So right away I started using it. It was awful. I tried everything the instruction manual said, and it just doesnt cut good. It was sporatic, and mostly ripped the fondant and didn't cut nice a smooth. I cleaned the blade a million times and still couldn't get it to cut good. Very frustrating. I found it easier to cut designs myself with an exacto knife. I really wish it worked like it should, but I would definately not get it again.
Ive made probably 30 cakes since I purchased it and never took it out of the box again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
My favorite thing. (included art done with this set! some stuff ordered from when i first got it (2013) to now (2016))
I was really interested in a pan watercolor set and something convenient to lug around places when I bought this. One of my favorite artists at the time had one of these so I decided I'd try watercolors out! I haven't regretted the decision. :)
I really love this set! I've had this for about three years now and I use it for almost all of my watercolor pieces. It's been with me my entire watercolor art journey. It has lasted a pretty long time (that or I don't watercolor as much as I should), and I've only hit the bottom on a few colors. The packaging is great and I'll keep it long after I run out of its original pants (I'll probably order some tube watercolors to fill up the empty squares). The provided palette is wonderful! I sometimes end up using the back of the palette/the lid of the container for additional space, usually because I get lazy about cleaning it, but that's great too!
The brush pen is pretty good for on the go, but I usually use my own brushes for detail work/more "serious" pieces. I also kinda messed up the brush when I went to go clean it this one time and it leaks too much water for me to do anything but washes now. I've been meaning to order another one, but I just haven't gotten around to doing it.
Color/pigmentation wise, I'll have to update this review when I try more watercolor brands. I only have experience with this so I can't compare it to anything else. Though I can speculate that it's might not be the BEST quality compared to other higher end brands just because it's a watercolor set and probably has it's fair amount of filler in some of the colors. The art supplies don't make the artist though because I've made pretty decent stuff with this and I've seen amazing artist make great work with this too.
I can't recommend this enough! It's amazing for beginners/advanced artists/whoever because it's super convenient and has plenty of color choices! Though if anything, if you're a beginner, you might not need all 24 colors. They sell a smaller set with 12 colors which might be ideal if you're starting out so you don't get overwhelmed with color choices and mix muddy colors (something I did a lot of lol). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I used canvas before and never liked painting lines and fine detail with them and found . First I think I should clarify what it is that is being sold here. This is a wooden art panel with an acrylic gesso that mimics canvas material. I read other reviews and see how they would be confused by the description but that is what it is. And yes, you only get one instead of three as the stock image shows, they should just show the one board.
These are my preferred boards to paint on. I used canvas before and never liked painting lines and fine detail with them and found these boards to be amazing! I've been using these boards for years. The sides are stainable and you do not have to worry about framing your painting when you are done. Tip: Use painter's tape on the sides so you can keep them clean while doing your painting. If you haven't painted on wood you should certainly give it a try. I always felt that I had better control with a solid backing as opposed to stretched canvas giving a little. They are well constructed and worth the low cost you pay for them. I used to make my own panels but for the price versus the time to make them this is so much worth it. I highly recommend these panels. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good option if you rarely use your xyron. I have the 150 xyron and their bigger 5 inch version as well, which frankly I find more useful. Most of this is made of cardboard, so I could see using this at crops or something where you might lose it, but at $12 its expensive to throw away. If it was half the price, i.e. the same price as the 2.5" refill, I would give it five stars. I do like the very compact footprint. I like that I get a whole inch more coverage in the same space as the 150, maybe less. The adhesive is exactly the same. For detailed die cuts which is the best use for this, especially if you are putting them on scrapbooks for the long haul, the adhesive does work great. *BUT* you have to use an embossing point pen or a bone folder tip, to press into all the little spaces where there are tiny areas so that the glue will be left behind on the liner vs on your die cut. Frankly, I find the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Zig-Memory-System-Large-Two-Way-Glue-Pen-Carded-Chisel-Tip/dp/B006ODUPNY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Zig Memory System Large Two Way Glue Pen, Carded, Chisel Tip</a> easier to use and rarely pull out my xyron anymore. This one at least takes up less desk space. I may give away my other xyrons and keep this for occasional use.
A tip is to run it over with your embossing powder puff or <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/EK-Tools-Powder-Tool-New-Package/dp/B00DN66D36/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">EK Tools Powder Tool, New Package</a>after adhering so that stray bits of adhesive don't attract further dirt as you handle your card or album | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
An Exercise in Frustration. I purchased this kit after completing a couple of Dimensions paint by number kits. It is a disaster! The numbers on the canvas are printed so darkly that they show through most of the colors (except black) even after you repaint layer after layer of color in an attempt to blot them out. I mixed the colors according to the formulas and they did not come out right, no matter how much fussing I did with them, they were too dark, too bright, or just plain wrong.
The paint itself did not "flow" well, unless one added quite a bit of water, which diluted the color. Otherwise it either clumped or did not wish to adhere well to the canvas. It was a tremendous waste of time, money, and confidence. In the future I will go back to Dimensions projects. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Suitable perhaps for beginning or student watercolorists. My son is homeschooled and, since I am in no way an artist, uses a DVD art curriculum. One of his upcoming units is on painting with watercolors and he needed a pad of watercolor paper. This product is suitable for beginning or student watercolorists, but it doesn't match the quality or richness of other pads I've examined at similar or lesser price points -- especially those of greater weight. We found that the colors tended to bleed off the edge and that then when you try to do any serious watercoloring on the entire page it has a tendency to warp some. The texture is adequate and the color is pleasant.
These will probably fit the needs of the occasional/hobby artist or student, but wouldn't be my choice to use for a finished project. I also feel that the price point is a bit high for the quality and number of sheets that you receive.
Like you, I rely on reviews when selecting products to purchase. As a product tester, I received this item at a discounted price in exchange for providing an honest review, but this review is based solely on the merits of this product itself; any discount I may have received has no bearing on my assessment and evaluation of it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This product should be recalled as dangerous. After taking every precaution, i.e., taping the card stock to a cutting mat, I optimistically tried to cut a 3.5" circle. It is hard to get the blade seated in the guide. The blade stuck in the mat. The guide moved even when I felt I was holding it firm. If you hold it too firm, the guide won't move. So, I taped the guide down as well. I cut six unacceptable circles and one decent one. Then, the blade slipped from the guide and nicked my left thumb. I kept trying. I grew tired of wasting perfectly good card stock, so I decided to store the tool away and possible try a different type of cutting mat. When I tried to place the blade cover over the blade so I could remove it for storage, the cover slipped, the blade nicked my right thumb and then stuck all the way into the end of my right index finger. After holding my hand over my head for 90 minutes, the bleeding finally slowed down enough to bandage it. Sorry, not exaggerating. I had ice on it too to slow the bleeding. I would never attempt to use this product again. I would love to return it, but it is covered in blood! Terrible product. I only put a star so I could post this. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Use At Your Own Risk. The design and the purpose seemed great and even perhaps saving the time consumption without all the fuss over having to have brushes, container of water and paper towels handy. I gave it 2 stars simply for the design and what it was supposed to do to make things easier, lucky to get that!
These are not cut out to be all they are said, the first one I opened leaked all down the barrel ruining my project! They require a lot of pressure (unlike what it claims) to get them to work, I would not recommend them, stick with a good natural hair detail brush for any water pencil projects. I will NOT ever buy anything like this again! Make it easier? Nope, makes things a total mess and very difficult to use if you can figure them out.
Ruining a color book project that I had worked for several hours on did not make my day any happier :( | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Winsor & Newton Water Color Markers, Set of 12. Love these... after I figured out the types of paper they were compatible with. On low quality paper they tend to grab and will not blend...at all. The following papers worked reall well: Arches WC paper, Bockingford, St Cuthberts Mill WC paper, Daler-Rowney Langton WC paper (also by St Cuthbert Mill) and is less expensive that the previous two, Windsor & Newton WC papers - they have changed manufacturers - was St Curthberts Mill. Not sure who their current manufacture is but their new paper is called "Classic" which will be the only one available after the current supply of paper is sold out. Should work fine and is suppose to be more economical than their current papers.
These markers blend well with traditional water color as well as liquid water color. Great for travel. I highly recommend them. And by the way, they are lightfast!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fairly priced for the quality. These pencils seem to be flooding the market under a variety of brand/seller names, but look closely at the barrel and they all say Marco Raffin. After a bit of research I learned that they're oil-based and in fact I didn't notice any wax bloom, even after a couple of weeks. And although they lay down pretty well (not creamy-soft, but also not rock-hard), they are a bit tough to blend, and not all of the colors are equally pigmented. After a few sharpenings I was disappointed to discover that some of the cores were broken (probably due to being indifferently shipped with no padding) and that the wooden barrel itself was splitting on a handful of the pencils. All of that said, they're fairly priced for the quality, which I'd describe as student-grade. If you're just getting into the adult coloring craze or really want to treat a budding young artist these are a great choice for the price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Unmatched quality for detail work. Wow! These brushes exude quality in every way. I bought these for doing touch-up work around the house after the usual paint jobs. I wanted something to reach the inside corners to make the crispest possible edges between color and the stark white ceilings. These make that very easy. The bristles and overall construction are off the highest quality I've ever used and the overall balance of each brush is impeccable. There is a variety such that I always have the optimum tool for the job, whatever it may be ... for small areas of course.
It's so refreshing to find quality like this in today's world of disposable products that merely aim for "good enough". I intend to pamper these and use them for the rest of my life... often. They're so good they inspire me to take up the hobby for which they're intended. My mom did that for decades so I'm not unfamiliar with the process. Per her inspiration and encouragement, I dabbled a bit as a child and the attraction is there once again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
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