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Very Good Watercolor Paints. I just used these paints on an art project I did for school. They worked wonderfully. They blended very easily, all I had to do was add more water to the paints to produce lighter colors, or less to produce brighter, more opaque colors. The colors seemed very stable, and the paint matched the color on the label of the tube. The watercolor tubes are fairly small, but my prediction is that they will last for a long time, because only a small amount of paint is needed to produce even the brightest of colors. However, you might want to buy a seperate case and container for holding water if you plan to paint on-the-go as the container the tubes come in is pretty big. I really enjoyed working with these paints! They are of good quality, and I would recommend them for student-level painters who are learning to work with watercolors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good Light Duty Easel. This Amzdeal easel is so very versatile. I could collapse all the legs and use it on my desk or I can open it up and make it floor-standing. It is completely adjustable to any height in between.
The top bar extends upward, and it has a spring-loaded lip that holds the boards to keep them from falling forward. The bottom support bar can be raised or lowered as desired. It is made of soft metal which bent during shipping. I simply bent it back. It has a tendency to slope downward when mounted, but my foam boards, poster boards and presentation boards do not fall off.
Dimensions are as follows:
* Lowest height with legs collapsed (from apex to table): 19 inches
* Tallest height with legs fully extended (from apex to floor): 64 inches
* Length of support bar: 19 inches
* Maximum height from support bar to top bar: 32 7/8 inches (32 inches to get under the top lip)
* Minimum height from support bar to top bar: 5 9/16 inches
* Top bar lip: holds boards from 3/8 to 1 3/8 inch thickness
* Dimensions of collapsed stand in travel bag (included): 20 inches long, 3 inches wide, 2 inches thick
* Total weight (with bag) 2 lbs, 3.1 ounces
This easel is easy to collapse and set up. I don't think it will stand up to heavy usage, but if all you need to do is display a few poster boards for school, it will do the job nicely.
This product was provided for review by Aukey. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Easier to work with than other color wheels. I crochet, but I'm color challenged. When it comes to picking more than two colors to work with, I just can't do it. This wheel helps tremendously.
Now, I can't just use any wheel. There are an infinite number of color variations. With a traditional color wheel, I have problems, because I find it hard to place my color yarn on the wheel. This color wheel makes it much easier, because there is a window. I place my yarn in the window. The window where it looks most pleasing is where the color belongs. That window is unbelievably helpful.
Then, there are the arrows. There are two different triangles, a square and a rectangle and one line straight across. If I just use colors at the tip of one of the shapes, I'm good. If I want to use more colors, Just point one of the shapes to one of the colors I picked out in the original configuration and I get another set of colors to add. There is a wonderful instruction sheet on how to work with the proportions of the colors I pick in my work.
This is a great tool for the crafter. I've found it most helpful and I'm glad I bought it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Best version of Prismacolor markers. Prismacolor was my go to for markers and colored pencils when I was in high school and college studying art. Back then they did not have the bush tip version, only the chisel tips. Its been over a decade since I last bought Prismas as I stopped drawing, but recently got back into my art. I know Copic is the reigning top dog in art markers, but I see no big difference between Prisma colors and Copic colors, aside from the latter's ability to be converted to an airbrush.
This is an excellent starter set for those who have never tried alcohol based markers before. The quality is better than I remember from Prisma. (I'm guessing its because of the stiff competition) The brush tip gives much more control over fine details than the chisel heads. They don't cover large areas as well, but for the kind of work I do, its not a negative. The colors are vibrant, and you get a good variety. I liked Prismas well enough before, but now I really love them!
There was one dried out marker in my set but I was able to revive it by soaking the tip in rubbing alcohol overnight. One of the plusses of Prismas is their ability to be 'saved' when they start to dry out. They can last for years if taken care of properly.
The one minor quibble I have with the set is I wish they would swap out one of the three black markers they give with a cool or warm grey marker (either 20% or 50%) or a colorless blender. While I appreciate the extra black markers because I use them a lot, two is sufficent and the set would benefit from another versatile marker.
Overall, its a great core set if you want to graduate up to higher quality markers but aren't quite ready to splurge on the larger sets. Pair it with a set of either Cool Grey or Warm Grey brush markers and a couple colorless blenders, and you'll be able to do just about anything you can imagine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
EXPERT RESULTS. I paint watercolor using professional, artist-grade tube paints. There was a young lady on youtube who used this brand of pan paints for various crafty painting. Pan paints, especially non-artist grade, are typically a no-no. Glad I bit the bullet and bought EVERY available set of Prima watercolor pan paints on Amazon! They're marvelous! Consistency of milk chocolate, perhaps fugitive years from now, but on craft items or handmade cards, who cares? For the price, I guarantee that you'll love these. They're wonderful to work with, and mixing, blending various colors provides amazing, bold, vibrant colors! I am in LOVE with these pan paints! Whether you're a pro artist like myself, or a weekend crafty person, I highly recommend. I was astonished by their beautiful results. If you mix their colors and top it with the "shimmering lights" pan paint, you can achieve stunning results. For the price, it's a steal, and they're gorgeous pans and paints. It's best to use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser on the mixing areas on each set when you receive them (one time), as this "sets" the color so it won't bead up into one tiny ball of color. A little time-consuming, but your future results and ease of painting will thank you. I think they're magnificent, and eagerly look forward to more sets. You won't regret the purchase. PS: be sure to purchase the $3 synthetic "dagger striper" brush to accompany these pans. (available at any art or craft store). That cheap little dagger brush will yield remarkable results. WHAT A FIND! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Just what I was looking for; up-grading within a budget. Started making my own cards several years ago. Usually the front of the card would be of a flower I had grown & my own photo of it, plus, whatever original text I could come with. They were nice. But then I up-graded to a nice photo printer....and.....got into the wonderful world of different kinds of paper. Soooo.....many options.
But, being retired, had to keep it within budget.
This makes a nice card without an outrageous price: Use textured cardstock in shades of white (so photos will still have nice quality) and use this translucent vellum paper as inside insert with text.
Fancy fonts add so much.
Explore the world of fonts, if you have not already done so.
I know this paper is not recommended for use in inkjet printers.
I only print on half of the page, with very FEW words and have not had a problem.
Very few words. No problem.
Use just a drop or two of clear tacky glue to keep insert in place, after creasing ---
make sure it fits perfectly before gluing.
Beautiful, classy results. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Really Good Markers and free book. These pens were not what I expected, in that they have a large point tapering to a fine point, but they have been surprisingly good to use - fine tip for small spaces, the side of the pen for larger areas. The colors are lovely and bright but the caps aren't a terribly good way of telling what color the pen is. However, given the overall quality of the pens, this is a small consideration in my opinion.
It was awesome to get a free coloring book with the markers, and it has detailed and not-so-detailed art that I have found very appealing. I just wish there were fewer of the chaotic art pages because I find them daunting, but the one I colored so far turned out nicely. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Silhouette Cameo. I Love this machine! The things you can make are truly amazing with the help of SVG files. I imported a Spider Man image to use for my grandson's invitations. He loved them. My Silhouette cut the image in two shakes of a leg. I also made a castle diaper cake which was the hit of the show.
There is a learning curve but nothing that watching a couple of You Tube videos won't help. I also own the Cricut Expression that I love but the Silhouette operates a little differently as there are no cartridges to buy. There are many websites that sell SVG files for $.50 - $.99 some a little more. But well worth the money. I also learned through You Tube that I could use my Cricut mats. Overall I am extremely happy that I have it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fun and Cheap Color. I've actually only used these a couple times, but when I have used them they're fun. A nice range of vivid, blendable colors. Obviously the blunt ends aren't going to be great for fine details, but you can get some fun textured effects by pushing hard with some sweeping strokes. You blow through them really fast that way, but at six bucks a set why not? (Try not to overdo it, though; they're soft, break easy. And maybe check at local stores to avoid shipping. = ) ) These are also an affordable alternative for artists who like colored pencils but can't afford the steep prices. All around if you want to relax with some fun color, this is a great way to go. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect for making reusable stencils. I'm so glad I bought this machine. It is so simple and much more easier to use than the Silhouette cameo. It was a nightmare and very frustrating that I had to return it to the seller. With this cricut cutting machine, Im able to make reusable stencils out of mylar plastic. The regular blade that comes with machine works fine when cutting through the mylar plastic, but Im going
to try the deep cut explore housing blade too.
If you're going to make stencils with words or letters, you need to use stencil fonts instead of regular fonts becaus Bue stencil fonts have bridges. If you use regular fonts, it's going to make your letters look funny, especially your o's, e's, and a's. Nobody told me about stencil fonts until later on.
Anyways, I love this machine and hope my review helps someone else who is trying to make their own stencils without having to pay someone to make reusable stencils for them. This machine is going to save me alot of money on stencils.
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deep cut explore housing blade. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fun Tool for Customizable Embellishments. Making customizable embellishments is a no-brainer with this tool. It really is as easy as 1-2-3. Recently I had the occasion to create this type of embellishment using the more traditional method which was messy & time consuming. It involved gluing, cleaning, drying time & trimming. This Epiphany tool uses no glue, so no mess. It punches & adheres at the same time, so it's quick with no trimming involved. I loved it so much I purchased another with a different shape. The only thing this tool needs is a better name. Note: the resulting shape is not a bead, but rather has a flat back & a rounded top, while its contours will be in the shape of the punch, i.e. circle, chevron, butterfly, etc. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Frayed, Dried Out, Not that great, but they'll do for now I guess. Not super great, but I got these not expecting much so I'm not very disappointed. One marker was completely dried out, others were already frayed. They're not super good quality, but they work. The ends fray very easily so that's kinda sad, the fine tips work pretty good.
As far as brush lettering and calligraphy, I would not recommend these to professionals or people looking for a high quality brush pen. I got them on sale for $10 so I guess I'm pleased about that, but I would never buy these for $40 regular price, not worth it. They do blend, but not very well, you can hardly notice really. They fray easily, overall just not good quality, but beginners will probably enjoy using them for practice. If you're looking for nice brush pens, I would suggest not buying these ones.
Colors are pretty nice, that's something I like.
Overall, they're not the best, but they'll do for now. :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A little DIY, but overall pretty good. There is a little "putting together". It took me a little over an hour, and I did take time studying the diagrams. There was only one part of the instructions that I couldn't quite figure out, and ending up fixing later once I realized what direction the metal pieces had to fit in order to hide the plastic sides, but that was easy.
As someone said, I did spend a little time getting the screws through the sliding draw brackets, but I'm pleased to say all the parts were there and all the screws went in easy. It's light, sturdy, and I will probably experiment with some lighting underneath to turn it into a light table.
The holes in the plastic side sleeves are a little smaller. They'll hold brushes, but not pens, and yes, the plastic drawers did require a little effort to snap together, but nothing too frustrating. I also put the front drawer in backwards so it stuck out before I turned it around. It would've been nice to have a "Front" or "back" engraving or sticker. (The legs have stickers with "R" and "L".)
If you're not handy or have never put together any furniture from Ikea or anyplace else, this might be a little bit of a struggle, but it can be done. And if you've ever put together any furniture, you won't have any problems.
I also wouldn't waste time with the screwdriver provided (which is attached to the other end of the Allen wrench). All the tools work fine, but I found a normal Philips screwdriver much handier.
I like the design. It's very clean and stylish, and I love the glass top. I also went elsewhere (CSN) to buy this product. The price was about the same, but I found free shipping elsewhere, and it only took a couple of days to arrive.
UPDATE 12/17/10: I've had this desk for several months and had no problems. I added a clip on light and did finally remove the drawers on the bottom left, because I kept banging my knee against it. I still love it. It's stylish, clean and strong. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great markers that withstand child use and are good for travel. Good markers that stand up to toddler/small child abuse and are a good size for travel. I like the triangular shape (they don't roll off the table) and somehow the tips are soft enough for use but firm enough to withstand my child's current preference for pointillism. The ink goes on evenly and I have yet to see any pens dry out even though they've been left capless for hours more than once. (so I haven't yet had a need to try the re-wetting feature). These markers are a little thinner than the Crayolas, but the slightly textured sides mean that my small child can hold them just fine. I like the thinner markers because it makes the package of 10 smaller and flatter than the Crayolas, and as a result I find myself throwing these pens in my purse, much to my child's delight. Very happy with this purchase! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Airbrush for the Beginner. <div id="video-block-R3C2H3UFHRCBKP" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/D1nCTZ5O6xS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91z9OVYt41S.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I love these airbrushes. I use them for temporary airbrush tattoos and they have never let me down. The Neo BCN is easy to breakdown, easy to clean and put back together. I use Master brand quick connects and they fit snug with no air leakage. The airbrush comes with a 1-ounce plastic paint bottle and a little wrench. The bottle is quality thick plastic and fits snugly in the airbrush. The trigger is so smooth, like butter. This airbrush is very easy to use and would be good for a beginner. I know its tempting to buy a cheap airbrush like those from Harbor Freight to learn with but a cheap brush can be very discouraging. They can be constantly problematic and you will believe that airbrushing is too difficult and not worth the effort. I have absolutely no complaints! Highly recommended! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not labeled. Works okay. I think I got a bad set. 1st off, the packaging leaves something to be desired. My 120 set did not come in a plastic case. It came it a plain cardboard box with sheet dividers. Since the pencils are neither named nor number to keep track, I took on the task of numbering them myself with stickers. In hindsight this took far longer than I would have been willing and next time I'm just getting a set that's labeled. I was trying to keep them in order while I was taking them out, labeling them and housing them in a nice travel case. The dividers are just loose pieces of card board in between. Even crayola boxes each section of pencils in their own internal compartment box so they don't get mixed up.
I do love how many colors there are. I don't feel I got a repeat of anything except maybe 1 or 2 (the light blue are so similar it's very hard to tell).
Overall, they were sharpened proficiently. A few of them color very nicely and smoothly. But more than half of them just scratch and don't really lay down. So it appears I got a dud set. Not sure how to contact the seller directly
I'm not sure I can return them either since I tossed the box after I transferred them to a case. I really wanted to like these. My "color your own novel" adult coloring book is calling me...back to the drawing board | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
THe Cricut Explore is the BEST! I have used Cricut since it first came . THe Cricut Explore is the BEST! I have used Cricut since it first came out in 2006. Graduated to the Expression in 2007 and with each new product, it improved the way I cut paper and create. Well, the Explore has jumped leaps and bounds into the future of Paper crafting. I am cutting cardstock, vellum, vinyl, chipboard, glitter paper, heat transfer vinyl with the ease of turning a dial. I am a night owl and tend to create late at night, and the Explore is SO QUIET! The detail in which it cuts is beyond belief! I have cut detailed vinyl images for Christmas ornaments it the Explore breezes through it with the greatest of ease. I adapted quickly to the software Design Space. Yesterday I did have trouble with an error when attempting to cut and Cricut Customer Support was with me until the problem was resolved! (It was a particular image that wouldn't cut) I could go on and on about the wonders of the Cricut Explore! I have had other cutters too...in fact, I have owned 3 different brands of cutters, but the Cricut is the one I prefer. Now that I am able to cut SVGs, my own graphics, TTFonts, it makes it the best cutter I've ever used. I have the best of both worlds! Thank you Cricut/Provo Craft for creating the Explore. I love it the way it is, but I look forward to the new and exciting features planned for the Explore! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not what I was hoping for. I purchased two of these from another source. The first thing I noticed was a lack of any sort of instructions on the packaging (apparently there are 2 different packaging inserts, so you might get instructions on yours). Then I was overwhelmed by a very strong chemical smell, and I'm not usually sensitive to that sort of thing. The acrylic paint I used seemed to dry instantly and the paper stuck to the plate. I went to the website of the company and the only instructions there were to search YouTube for videos. There I finally saw that you should wash these first and that you will need alcohol to get the plate clean. It took about 15 minutes with a scrub brush and gel hand cleaner to get all the dried paint off. I've read since then that you can also soak the plate overnight.
I was hoping to use these with stencils (laying the stencils over the pad and pulling the paint through) but there is not enough give in the plate for this. You would only be able to use a stencil to lay color on the plate and take the stencil off before pulling a print.
I've left the packaging open for 2 weeks and the plates still have a strong unpleasant odor. These would probably not be a good choice for kids.
If you are looking for a lower cost alternative to the official Gelli Plates, try making your own permanent plate with glycerin and gelatin. Not quite as good as the original, but at about $5 for a 5x7 plate it works just fine for me. I made my first plate about six months ago and it still working well, and if it gets damaged you just chop it up and put it in the microwave to melt it and you have a brand new plate.
I gave it two stars as I was eventually able to get some decent prints off of it, but I really can't recommend this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Sturdy and worth it. These came heavily insulated. What I loved was there is a little piece of foam in the top of the container to help protect the tips from breaking during transport. Now, I only doodle, use adult coloring books and am not a pro by any fashion of the word. I did like the laydown of the lead, the colors are nice, and I compared them with Prang, Staedtler and Prismacolor. They are all to me, and like I said, I am not a pro, very enjoyable.
My daughter is going to show me how to blend using baby oil after she teaches me to draw. They have the numbers on one of the sides, which is nice. I would buy again.
DISCLAIMER: I DID NOT RECEIVE THESE AT A DISCOUNT OR FREE. This review is my honest opinion of the pencils I bought and paid for myself. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The BEST storage solution for mini ink pads. I've just gotten into stamping and I love the mini ink pads because they're so much simpler to store; however, I've had problems with the lids coming loose, so I was excited to find this storage tin. I ordrered two right off the bat and will be ordering more as my ink collection grows! These work with the mini Distress Ink pads and also work with the mini Hero Arts Shadow Inks. It holds 12 pads, which would be three of the mini ink sets and they're all in one layer, so with the little see-through window you know exactly which colors you've got without labeling or guessing. These seem very sturdy and well-made for what they are and they've got a built in plastic piece in the bottom so even if you don't have enough ink pads to fill the whole tin, they won't bump or wiggle around because each one is held in place by that plastic divider; that being said, it doesn't hamper getting the ink pads in or out and like I said, it works with my mini Hero Arts Shadow Inks too, which is a big plus (it may work with other square-shaped mini ink pads, I just don't have any other brands in my collection right now). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Lovely, Quality, Unique Paper Shaped Ring Binder Watercolor Booklet. Beautiful paper, it's Strathmore so excellent quality product. This is for you if you wish to make a nice landscape watercolor, and this paper texture is extremely nice and will show through watercolor paint and show natural pastel marks perfectly. I'm going to take my best panoramic photos and make line drawings with a digital art program to use as an outline for some of these. I'm seriously thrilled with this product and this unique shape in a lovely booklet style design. Please note there are no perforated lines near the ring binder, you will need to trim these afterward yourself if the sheets are removed. Don't let these dimensions confuse you, these are very wide 18" and short 6" pages. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
These "markers" are great. These "markers" are great....but I have no idea why they give you a black color! It does not show up on a black chalkboard obviously, so who knows but I guess that gives them 10 instead of 9 markers. Anyway the colors are great, makes my displays that much better and they look so much better than regular chaulk without the dust. These don't actually dry out so if you don't use a certain color for a whole it'll still work great next time you need it, but they do take a while to get the chaulk into the tip..similar to paint pens where you have to continually shake and depress them to fill the tip. I got these discounted for my review, but they are a fair price anyways without a discount if you have a need for this sort of thing | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Thirsty brush with a fine point..worth the money. I love this brush. I watercolor in my free time (which I don't have much of), and wanted to invest in a nice brush. I typically use a size 12 Princeton Neptune round, and after having used it consistently for the last few years it's beginning to lose its point and a stray hair here and there. Needing a new brush I opted for a smaller sized Silver round, and an assorted pack of Princeton Elite. Although I like the Elite, I really like the Silver, and wish I had used my money to get a larger size. The size 6 still holds a good amount of water considering how small it is compared to my Neptune 12, and it comes back to a fabulous point each time. I use it for detail work. When I have some extra money I'm definitely investing in a larger sized Silver round. A great brush is absolutely worth the extra money, and this one is no exception. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Both the original and the replacement eraser did not even fire up - VERY DISAPPOINTED. ************** BUYER BEWARE ***************
Was SO excited to receive this product, but was very disappointed when it did not work even with brand new batteries installed correctly. Called Amazon to complain, and they sent me out another one, free of charge without having to return the first. Figured the first one was a fluke. Well, low and behold, I received the second one, the packaging the product came in was open, its contents were all scattered and the eraser did not work.... again. I even used the AAA batteries from a flashlight that does work, and it didn't fire up. Definitely the product was garbage. This is a BIG DISAPPOINTMENT for a product made from a well known company. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Leaks air from multiple locations. I tried out the Patriot 105 for the first time yesterday - while I got good spray and no clogging, the brush was leaking air all over the place. I had air coming out of the hose connection (though I can probably fix that with some tape,) there was significant liquid leakage from the head and tip of the brush. I thought they might be loose, but both appeared to be hand tight (I didn't use pliers.)
A user of a forum I frequent recommended I send the airbrush to Badger, but the warranty only covers labor. On top of that, they charge you $12 for return shipping. Since I paid $60 for the brush, I'm expected to pay half that again in shipping and parts for an airbrush that should have worked properly out of the box?
I'm not too happy about this, being as my cheap Master brush which came with my compressor is airtight. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
So easy and fun. I am a vinyl junkie...I love it on my walls and I like to personalize gifts I give others with a little something extra like their name or cute little decoration. I was spending a fortune at the local craft store just buying pre-made signs/decor or having it special ordered, so I convinced myself I would save money by simply purchasing my own machine. Best purchase of the last few years I have made :) ! I was so worried it was going to be difficult to set up and run, but it was so easy. I have never owned a Cricut but know many who do, and I feel I have bought the better machine as well as the least expensive to operate. Great product! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Dark and Lovely. This ink is super black, dries relatively fast. Even it being my first time using ink like this, first time using a dip pen, I didn't smudge a thing on the page, so that's a win for me.
The best part is when it does dry, (quickly, i may add) erasing the pencil doesn't lighten up like Microns do. I heard the angels singing as I erased the underlying graphite. Still as black as my soul. I'm really happy I chose this ink, and I cant wait to make more awesome things with it. The matte finish is also just beautiful, should do well for scans too.
I purchased this ink because I believe illustrator Yuko Shimizu uses it, and I thought if she chose it then it must be good.
I was not disappointed! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Sticks great and covers well. I bought this leather paint to change and freshen the colors on my race leathers. I was amazed at the outcome. I feared that the paint wouldn't stick or would come off easily. Well it turns out that it covers really well and will not scratch off easily. I first washed the leathers at the laundromat using the largest machine there using about 2 oz of Lexol Leather Cleaner as a soap. I let the suit dry for a few days then used the paints. The Angelus paints seem to spread best using foam brushes and inexpensive nylon brushes. Unfortunately I only got to enjoy how nice it looked for a short time. I crashed in my second race at Daytona! Now I have to touch it up all over again. Lol | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect for all artists. Bruynzeel pencils are highly pigmented, bold and smooth colors. I use them on birch panels as well as paper and they preform wonderfully on both. They have a very consistent and gliding type of feel to them as they move across a surface.
They also come in compact in an impressive and box set with foam lined drawers that slide in and out. If you get multiple Bruynzeel sets then you can stack them up, which saves desk space and keeps them organized.
They are also very lightweight, because the leads are encased in cedar wood. Despite the pencils being thin, I've never had problems sharpening them, or the lead breaking inside the pencil. Which means you waste less pencil in the sharpener and have more to use for art.
My favorite thing about them is that they do not bloom like other wax-based pencils. They do not show the directionality of their stroke, and are very easy to layer. This means that even though there are only 12 colors, the possibility of mixing and making your own are endless.
Perfect for professional artists, but also a great beginning set for students or artists just starting out.
All around a high quality pencil and great company. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
for museum quality work. I am rarely impressed by colored pencils, especially the watercolors. but these are truly an exception. They are much like Faber Castell Albrecht Durer, but the colors are a bit more natural. There is no grainy-ness (spelling?) once they are wet, unlike most watercolor pencils, and they solute perfectly. The white is strong both wet and dry, but doesn't lay as well as prismcolor white when dry. Also, there is not shader pencil for blending. That being said, the colors are strong and very water miscible, and have a quality of professional feel, and it feels like each pencil is crafted to perfection. the wood is strong, although it seems heavier than normal pencils, and sharpens without breaking. The lightfastedness is all 5 star, and displayed on each of the pencils. I recommend these highly for watercolor paintings, but I would use the Caran luminance for coloring books, if you are going to go with this brand.
I haven't decided yet if the price was worth it. I think for watercolor pencils being used as watercolor, they are well worth it, but you have to be very picky about your pencils to pay for these. The wooden box is polished an beautiful, and they seem too expensive to actually draw with. If you are looking to doodle or have a fun quick sketch, you will feel like not touching these and go with the cheapies. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent little sketchbook. I didn't have super-high expectations for this I should have! It's really a good little sketchbook. Paper has nice tone and tooth. The book does lay relatively flat (good for placing on a scanner to scan the art). The paper is a little thin, I would caution. I have used PITT markers mostly, and some rapidographs / fountain pens with it. Because these are strong, solid, dark black lines, I don't draw on the back of the sheets (there is always ghosting, and some bleed-through of the ink).
PS I would give it five stars if the sheets were a little heavier, so there'd be no ghosting and so that I could draw on the back of pages. That said, the best review is that I would indeed buy this product again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Pretty much what I expected. Just received the easel, and it took about 15 minutes to set it up. As reported in other reviews, yes it is flimsy and it wouldn't take much torque to break it. You just can't get into the habit of falling into it. But for the money, it will do the job for me well for displaying light weight pieces. The legs are milled so that they can "nest" together. A plus is that by loosening the screws that connect the lower and upper legs, you can "fold" the lower legs into the upper ones for table top use. Or, just remove the lower legs completely and store somewhere, to be never found again. In any case, don't expect that it is quick set up and fold down for storage. Messing around with the screws and wing nuts won't allow for that. But, it is pretty much what I expected and I like it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This is the die cut machine I was waiting for. I just got my Cricut Explore at Christmas time. I was waiting for a machine that would cut things I created/downloaded and this was it. But it is so much more. There is a big learning curve for someone who has never used a machine like this, but the help videos and online support are fantastic. Design Space is the software that comes free with the machine and is specific to the Explore. I'm just beginning to wrap my head around what you can do in this software but I can tell you, it's amazing. I've made a few pre-designed 'Make it now' projects and they are easy and the machine cuts great. No guessing at settings, it's all there on the dial. I LOVE this machine and look forward to many fun projects! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Paint. This is a great sample pack because it gives you just enough to play around with and learn how this paint behaves on a brush, on paper, or wherever and whatever you plan on trying it out on. The paint is quite thick, as explained by others, but it isn't so thick that it can't be used with a typical paint brush, so, as long as you have some sort of brush handy, you should be able to do whatever you can dream up with this stuff.
I was super impressed with how well all of these colors glowed, as well as the duration of time that they glowed for. As far as my tests went, the color purple lasted for the shortest amount of time, but if you look at the description for the color by itself, it's explained that this is one of the more difficult colors to create, and therefore doesn't glow as long as the others. Even considering that, all of the colors performed very well in multiple different environments as well as with multiple light sources.
Two things I want to make note of, however. The first deals with color. This is more an observation than a complaint:
Different colors last for different amounts of time once the lights go out, but not in the way that everyone necessarily thinks. From what I observed, all of these colors continued to emit light for roughly the same amount of time, but as time progressed, it was the colors that appear to disappear. After a few hours, some of the colors start to lose their brilliance, but they don't stop glowing. If you leave all of the colors to discharge side by side, eventually, instead of simply "fizzling out" all the colors continued to emit light, but after a certain period of time, while all the colors still glowed, they were all essentially the same bluish-greenish color. This is important for anyone looking to layer things or create vanishing effects. Maybe I don't have it figured out, and maybe I'm just using it wrong, but a painting made of white and blue, for me, eventually just turns all the same aqua bluish color that everything else did for me. However, while these colors do eventually lose their brilliance, I still feel the need to remind everyone, it takes a considerable amount of time (multiple hours) for this to happen. This stuff is really good at glowing for a LONG time.
The second thing I want to say is that technique and the way you apply this stuff is also very important.
YOU WILL NEED MULTIPLE LAYERS. You can start seeing the glowing effects after just one coat, but that single coat is not very bright. Please keep in mind when you are using this stuff that three to six layers of paint is not uncommon for whatever application you might be doing with this paint. Unless you get literal globs of paint on your brush, a single pass with your brush is not usually enough to get a really impressive glowing effect. Again, this is not a complaint, I am well aware that this is necessary to create a good glowing effect, I just want to put it out there so everyone else understands that to get good results, you will need multiple coats.
Overall, this stuff is just awesome, and I look forward to more projects with this stuff. I will definitely be restocking from this company every time I need more paint, because I've never seen any other paint glow this well or for this long. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love the paper - hate the block. I love a good watercolor block. I found the Fluid blocks, at a lower price, and thought I'd give them a try. I love the paper - the cold press is "just right," and the texture and absorbency are great. The problem is the block - it's only glued on the long sides, so there is potential for much buckling when the paper is wet. In this size, it doesn't flatten even when it dries. Then there's the problem of removing the paper from the block. The glue is so strong on the two sides that it's difficult to cut through, and often another sheet comes up with the page you're trying to get up. I was gifted this block and thought the format was fun, but it's a pain to deal with. I may have to start mounting the sheets to paint them. Great paper, awful blocks. Global - go back to lightly gluing four sides and you'll have the best watercolor block out there. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
US Art Supply: 3" x 4" Mini Professional Primed Stretched Canvas, 12-Pack Review. Crafting places have become extinct like book stores. It saddens me because I still want to make crafts and create my own decor. I'm limited when it comes to places like Michael's because they stock a little bit of everything and that means I'm usually finding 1/2 of what I need, and then trying to hunt for the rest on-line. Joanne's is wonderful but I have one store near me that is small and limited in stock, or I'm stuck paying shipping because they play the coupon game via their on-line site. Talk about craft stores making me not want to do crafts! I have purchased at Aaron's Brothers frames but when it comes to canvas and paints, I better catch them on one of their 3-Day deal sales or pay too much.
In comes US Art Supply, a company that puts a stop to the coupon game and has their prices reasonable 365 days a year. It's literally a super store and if you paint, cut glass, air brush, play with fabric or even pottery.....they stock it! It's there for you to shop 24/7 and they are with it when it comes to availability because they have an Amazon store too. They have survived the times by staying ahead and carrying their own home brands and also the popular ones we have been depending on for years. I spent over an hour just browsing US Art Supply's website and it just perked my creativity and I realized I wanted to again create. Making crafts and art relaxes me and changes my environment. A new picture on a wall changes what you see and I was brought up that if you want something made right, you most times have to do it yourself. I have the want and now I have Us Art Supply fulfilling my artsy needs!
I was sent a pack of their 3 x 4 canvases. The pack contains 12 ready to paint stretched canvases that are primed. The canvases are triple primed using an acid free acrylic gesso.
Retail Price Point: $14.96 and if you have Amazon Prime, it's eligible for free shipping!
I have a hallway that was itching for a picture because the walls were bare. I have always had a love with frames, doorways, walls and just anything architecture and the sort. I could print up pictures from around the world of doors but I wanted something more my own, so I made my own mini doors. I purchased a shadowbox frame for $15 and the rest was made at home. I also used Us Art Supply's acrylic paints and I absolutely love them. They are vibrant and dry the same way with shine and intensity. I made 6 doors and incorporated wood, nails, metal to even copper wire to create a more dimensional piece, plus different materials incorporated tend to make a nice blended look that creates a nice flow to the piece. The canvases are a dream to work with. The primer stays on and helps the pigment in the paints pop. No grainy finish and no matter how much I painted, aged with a patina, water washes, and I even used oil paints, the primer never peeled or wrinkled. Smooth and a perfect canvas to create on that never gave me any problems no matter how much I tended to change my mind while I created. I love that kind of freedom because my ideas can only become reality if the materials I use allow them to. The price is more than fair and I compared. For the quality, the quantity of canvases, you just can't go wrong with Us Art Supply! I can also order at 2 AM and Amazon has spooked us by delivering that evening or the following day in the morning. Yup, less than 24 hours from ordering and I'm making art happen. You just can't get that anywhere else!
I received the above product(s) free of charge from US Art Supply. I am not obligated to provide a positive or favorable review, just my honest opinion. My review is based on my experience with the product and/or brand, which may differ from yours. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Bubble Maker. If you use this to mix paint is will fill the paint full of micro bubbles that will ruin the paint and make it unusable for about a week. If you know anything about airbrushing the paint needs to be thin like skim milk and after you use this tool to mix it you can whip it to 10x the volume of the original amount in 1 second, like whip cream and the bubbles will stay suspended for about a week. I even had a hard time using a brush to check the color because the bubbles that whipped paint creates. You could solder in a resister to decrease the RPM of the motor but I just threw it in the trash, there is not way to get around the tedium of mixing by hand. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Tombow Blending Kit. If you have the Tombow Markers the blender is a must. It brings blending to another level,
Tombow products are all amazing and I am loving them. The blender brush will stain with the ink colours
but it doesn't affect it's function at all. Just wipe on tissue or paper to make sure the previous colour
has disappeared and continue with your next color blend.
The mister is a great way to add water to your markers as it is a light mist so you don't get too much.
You do need to use the appropriate watercolor paper as it wrecks normal stock paper even the heavier paper, but with the right paper
you are set for a new level in using markers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Awesome blade for fabric however in case you do not . Awesome blade for fabric however in case you do not know the regular blade and the fabric blade are the same. They just put the fabric blade in the blue unit. Never use your fabric blade for anything but fabric. I have my blades designated for fabric, one for paper and one for vinyl. This way my blades last much longer. Cutting paper will dull your blade fast. When I change out my vinyl blade I send it to my paper cutting blade box and I do the same with may fabric cutting blade. I am very well organized LOL so if you do this make sure you keep your paper cutting blades all in one place and be careful not to get them mixed up. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
it holds almost everything I need ( I have to use a satchel for the bulky stuff like mu giant tube of mixing white and my water. This box is just about what I was needing. it holds almost everything I need ( I have to use a satchel for the bulky stuff like mu giant tube of mixing white and my water jar,etc) but I tend to beat the piss out of my supplies and so far it has held up pretty good. The only thing that holds me back from giving it 5 stars is its supposed to be a field easel, and the shoulder strap gets super uncomfortable if you have to walk more than 1/2 mile with it. But to be fair I live/paint in and around the white mountains of New Hampshire...so most of the "good spots" really need to be hiked to. Definitely recommend this to anyone who needs a good field easel but doesn't want to spend the big bucks for one of the name brands. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
the case is well constructed and I feel I really paid an excellent price. No doubt I would give this set . I wish I could contact the company directly and tried to using the feedback link. The pencils in this set are lovely, the case is well constructed and I feel I really paid an excellent price. No doubt I would give this set a 5 star rating, except that I received duplicate colors for the brown tones. I received 3 duplicate 2030002 pencils and three duplicate 2030001 pencils. I am disappointed that the browns were duplicated since I like to use different ranges of brown in many of my landscape drawings. If anyone from the company can contact me and help resolve the duplication issues (so that I really do have 100 different colored pencils) I would happily revise my rating and give these pencils the 5-star rating they deserve. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This is like the thickness of a beefy card stock paper. I bought this for watercolor painting. It is 118 pound paper. This is like the thickness of a beefy card stock paper. The good points are its brightness and standard size that would be easy to feed into any printer. The paper has low or no cotton content, and is not durable when wet. It is a nice bright white, and would be suitable for a dry style of transparent watercolor painting, for inks, markers, and other media as is mentioned on the wraper. For watercolor painting, I usually tape paper to a board to minimize it buckling when wet. That is even more important if the paper is relatively light weight, like this one. When I removed the low tack tape from the edges, the paper was damaged, as some of the fibers stuck to the low tack tape. Any attempt at some of the remedial techniques people use to "lift" color, will be met with the paper balling up in places when wet and blotted or rubbed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Ok you prisma junkies... Here's a new thing to lust after. Arrived quickly and these are much better than I expected. I bought a 72 pack as a gift and a smaller set for myself. Although not an artist, I love coloring and doodling with these, they have a lot of pigment and sharpen like a dream. I thought my pencil cores were breaking due to a poor sharpener, then after purchasing several sharpeners assumed it was me. Haha. Guess what? After buying four different brands of cheaper pencils and countless sharpeners, my faith in my self has been restored.. I now have pencils that sharpen as well as they did back when I was in second grade! I assume the cores of the pencils themselves were broken in the other off the shelf packs either due to shipping, stocking or something like wind gently blowing across them. Haha
My partner actually has talent and ADORES the larger pack I got for him. He was the poster child for prima color practically. But we had a tight Xmas budget this year so after reading all the reviews at least twice, I bought them thinking he would be disappointed. So mine came first and I opened them and had him give them a whirl to see if he thought they were worth buying, not knowing that they better be cuz he was getting them from santa.
He was so impressed. He grabbed his prismas and did a side by side comparison. The pigments compared almost identically as far as saturation and ability to build up layers of color and actually had more control when slightly blurring the colors. Also what he keeps raving about is now much easier to get in tight corners for him. Prisma is a bit too waxy I think to really get a sharp corner. I kinda like that waxed feel, but then again I prefer felt markers over gel pens due to increased drag.
this is worth trying and so affordable you would be crazy not to at least grab a small pack...
Anyhoo, see for yourself. Mine came in the tube and his in the tin and both are sturdy and protect pencils well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very impressed. I got both this set, and the dirt/rust set for weathering model trains. Very impressive results, very quick and easy to use, and has plenty of product. It definitely goes on, and sticks better, than average big box store pastels. And, a lot less mess, as this product you so not have to grind/sand/scrape into a powder to use.
One slight downside I found, the actual pastels do not have individual lids, only the center one does in each set, the rest have just the trays covering them. Not that big of an issue, until you, 1, ship it, and 2, try to store them differently. My painting/weathering kit box (I keep most often used colors and tools in a small tool box, back stock and less often used items in a larger tote box.) is not big enough to hold these inside the trays, so I will have to either, 1, keep these in a different location, 2, get a bigger storage option for my kit box, or 3, buy lids separately. And the no lids caused a slight problem in shipping, as my package had black "dust" everywhere, from that color "pastel powder cake" getting broken.
This slight issue aside, very nice product, and, at least for me, well worth the price. I very highly recommend. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
and I am so glad I did. I just got a cameo silhouette and was shopping around for vinyl for decals. I chose this Angel Crafts vinyl in black and white, and I am so glad I did! The vinyl is perfect to work with. Cuts perfect every time (there isn't an user error), and it weeds extremely easily. It adheres to the transfer paper and then onto the glass surface, as well as granite, that I have used so far. The vinyl works wonderfully but I'd also like to speak about their customer service! Wow. When I opened the package I was disappointed to find a defect in the white roll of vinal. It was a small defect but still worth noting. I emailed Angel Crafts and was surprised to get a quick reply. They offered to send a replacement roll. I accepted and asked how to go about returning the first roll. They instructed me to keep it. We emailed back and forth several times in a matter of an hour or two. I was very impressed with their quick response and with the quick shipment of the replacement. Very satisfied customer. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Widget Crochet Lite Crochet Hooks. Like I wrote, I now have 7 of these crochet hooks and love all of them. My hands don't hurt when I use them, the yarn slips just like it's supposed to, my stitches are uniform, the colors are fun and the light is an added bonus, especially useful when I'm using a darker color yarn. I was a bit dubious about plastic, but my fears were wrong. These are sturdily built and will last a very long time. I was still using my old, metal hooks, some from more than 60 years ago. My hands were sore and crocheting was not enjoyable as it once was. Now, I have more sizes to choose from, my fingers don't ache and my projects sometimes seem to fly off the hook. Whole family has been fascinated with the light and the colors. They kid me about "crocheting in my sleep with the light." The price was excellent and delivery extremely prompt. Amazon.com always comes through for me. If you haven't had new crochet hooks in years like me, go for it. You'll be so pleased.
Well, I've been using these wonderful crochet hooks for a while now and still love them. I had almost given up crocheting before I found these. My husband also says "They're worth every penny." and he doesn't even know how much they cost! I no longer need my arthritis gloves when I crochet and I crochet a lot. It's one of my favorite things to do. I have 7 sizes of these hooks and use all but 1 regularly. I bought starting with the E, but haven't used anything fine enough for it yet. I do use the other sizes a lot and it's so easy to find the right size with the yarn. The light is an added bonus that I use only when working with dark colored yarn but it sure helps with that. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Smart Product, Well-Made and Packaged with Intelligence. I am so impressed with these little needle tips, and bottles. First of all, the packaging; really great that it has come in a reusable clamshell instead of a plastic bag as shown. I am also happy that it came with a legend showing which color was which gauge for each tip. I have used these with glue and acrylic paint, but only to the 20 gauge, yellow tip, thus far.
I am very impressed with the fact that the tips screw into the caps, instead of just expecting them to stay on with a "click". I am looking forward to using these, and will probably order another couple of sets as I get various colors into the sizes I want.
Really smart product, well-made and packaged with intelligence. You don't need a band saw to get into it, and you can reuse the packaging for storage. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Like other chalk pens I've used. This marker is a little smaller than other chalk markers I've used.
The tip is interchangeable. You can use a rounded tip to write or a slanted tip. You simply remove the tip and turn it over.
Like other chalk pens I've used, the ink dries up pretty fast.
It's very simple to remove and isn't messy.
On the chalkboard, to remove the ink, just wet a paper towel or cloth and wipe away the ink.
There's no residue left behind.
The ink is opaque.
I like the marker but I wish it was more like a chunky marker rather than the size it is. I feel like the ink could run out sooner than other markers.
I received this product free/discounted in exchange for my honest and unbiased review | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Kitties. I couldn't help but virtually toss these into my cart when I came across these while looking for washi tape. They are tiny, but just so cute and quite inexpensive. They arrived much sooner than expected, too.
It's hard to tell from the pictures, but these stickers are on transparent backgrounds, rather than the usual white, so they fit perfectly on surfaces of any color. They are stickier than most stickers I have, so they stay put very well. Some of the tiniest pictures are not actually stickers, but this is pretty common. You can always cut around them if needed, and since they are clear it won't matter how well you cut. Some of the English phrases are a little strange, at least for a cat (no idea what the others say). But I'm sure I'll find a use for them eventually. I'm thinking I may need tiny kitties across the full frame of my monitor at work... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Choose wisely on the type picture you will really enjoy spending time with and you'll fall in love with coloring again. This book strikes me that people much younger than me would love. I am too old to be into 'abstract' or modern-type art. However, it did give me the impetus to get into coloring again....I just think I would happier with flowers, butterflies and scenery. Amazon has a lot of those to choose from. I am happy that coloring has come into vogue for older folks and it is soothing and takes your mind away from unpleasant thoughts.
This book is well done and easy to use ... just not my style of picture. Therefore, I am giving it 3 stars instead of lower or higher count as it is not this book's fault that I chose the wrong style. I shall be buying other styles, however, and pens/pencils that I would need for my chosen pictures to color. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It Ain't Easy Bein' (Tropical) Green. I decided to go shamrocks-to-the-wall this St. Patrick's Day. Too many years, I've been left on the wrong side of the rainbow, stuck holding my Irish for a whole 'nother year. This year, I was determined to paint the town -- and myself, if need be, inside and out -- GREEN.
When I go all out, I go *ALL*. *OUT*. So I decided to dye my hair green for the holiday this year. Anyone can wear their colors on their sleeve -- I can wear mine under a _tiara_. Only I don't wear a tiara. But I should, because this hair dye move was HARDCORE ROCK STAR.
Unfortunately, I picked the first 'green dye' I found in the search, which was this one. Which happens to be for fabrics. And which my hair is not.
That wasn't a big problem, because it says right in the description that it works on 'all natural fibers', which my hair *is*. So I squeezed it out onto my head and massaged it in deep -- while I read the rest of the description, which includes the word 'PERMANENT'. Ouch.
The good news is that the dye works like a dream. I got even coating all over, great penetration down to the roots, and the color is as vibrant and rich as a Nicaraguan jungle. Also, those pesky gray hairs I've been noticing lately? No longer an issue.
Of course, the bad news is that I'm going to look like an Emerald City troll doll for the next six-to-eight weeks, until my hair grows out. That is, IF my hair grows out.
But no matter. Until then, *every* day is Saint Patrick's Day, and I get to celebrate it all the way into May. Which is what I was really hoping for in the FIRST place. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great airbrush for beginners. Great airbrush for beginners. Worked amazingly when i recived it. It does take some practice getting the paint to the correct consistency, but the results are great once you get the hang of it. I used this to paint miniature models and it gets the job done for base coating , shading,and broad highlights.
There are some cons to it though:
The nozzle tip is prone to breaking if over tightened. Make sure you do not over tighten at all and make sure you are twisting the right way when changing needle sizes. Also the O rings could be of better quality.
Definately a great airbrush that won't break the bank and you won't feel bad breaking and learning from. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good, but mismatched pilot holes, so assemble it first, if you plan to paint it. I got this board for my son who loves to play with magnetic letters and magformers and also loves to draw (white board and on paper). I looked at many more "fun looking" toddler easels, but while they were more colorful and had more 'pizzaz,' they were also limiting in terms of age and size -- this one seemed it would grow with us. It's nice and big. Stands sturdy, has a tray on front a back for holding pens, markers, etc. I do plan to stain it a darker color - the wood is nice and sanded, but with a toddler using it, it will look pretty bad really fast. I don't see that as a design flaw, just a choice.
The one thing that was a tad annoying is that the pilot holes for attaching the trays to the easel itself were not aligned, so there was no way to attach the tray on one side, without tools. Now, I have a drill gun and was able to drill a new hole and put it together without a problem, but if you dont' have such tools, and you get a defective one, you'd be in trouble. I'm writing this because I ALMOST painted it before I assembled it which would have made it un-returnable (if I weren't able to drill holes myself). So if anyone else is looking at this for similar reasons - just make sure it all goes together before you alter it in any way. Other than that I look forward to seeing my son's face on Christmas morning - we're going to get a lot of use out of this baby!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
IT IS WHAT IT IS. Read closely before you purchase. Note that I have given this smallish plastic palette five stars. I really have mixed emotions about this. Let me explain.
First, this is indeed a very functional palette. I use is strictly for water colors but it could well be used for acrylics or any other water based paint. With the ten wells you have plenty of places to mix. The palette is extremely easy to wash and there is no stain carry-over that you so often find in this sort of product. It is light which makes it easy on the hand and is not overly burdensome when you pack it with your other gear. I like the fact as it is white as it allows me to see my colors better.
On the other hand, this palette is most certainly made for smaller hands. While my hands are not overly large, they are never-the -less not what you would call petite either. This, for me, is a bit of a problem. I use it of course, but to be frank it is a pretty tight fit. Of course I usually work setting down and normally have the thing placed on a table or work bench close by which is not a problem when used like this. These would be ideal for those with small hands and of course children.
There is also the cost consideration. When I first saw these on this site they were over six dollars apiece. Wow! If you did not have Amazon Prime or some such cost savings program, this was a bit steep. I see now that they are selling for $3.75. This is better. I paid $3.00 apiece for them at a local art supply store plus tax...it sort of all equaled out. If you have Amazon Prime or get a supersaver deal, then the price here is not all that bad. If you must pay shipping (I have no idea what that is) then you probably should check around a bit.
Functionally this is a nice item. Cost effectiveness here is a bit problematic. A few years ago I would not have been overly concerned with a couple of dollars here and there but to be honest, times are hard and ever dollar you save counts; at least it does for me. I suppose it all depend upon the availability of these in your neck of the woods and what your local dealer is asking.
My five star rating is more for the functionality of this item than anything else. I cannot be critical because of the size of my hands. (Hey, I held it before I bought it so I knew what I was getting. They potential buyer though on-line needs to be aware of this.
Don Blankenship
The Ozarks | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
COPIC Multiliner SP 4pack Set A. A MUST if you are doing Manga or other commercial art, especially if you are using other COPIC products. COPIC is manufactured in Japan (the home of Manga) and is designed for just that type of use. If you're going to buy pens, Think hard before you buy another brand. THESE PENS, have replaceable nibs and replaceable ink. In fact, if you take care of the pen body these little baby's will last you forever.
The ink is also unique. Being a COPIC product this Multiliner pen will not bleed when used with the COPIC Sketch Marker sets which I do believe have over 300 colors. And, as COPIC products go the Sketch Markers also have ink refills and replaceable nibs. The COPIC inks are an alcohol based fine pigmented ink and each Sketch Marker comes with a pointed "brush" end as well as a chisel style (Magic Marker (C)) style end. BOTH which are replaceable. And again, like the Multiliner SP, as long as you care for the pen body and use them with a fine hand and not a heavy hand the body will stay viable for years and you simply replace the ink and tips as needed. I'm looking forward to getting the rest of the Multiliner SP set... soon! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good beginner paints. I dabble with all kinds of different art medium. So when I was offered a chance to try these beginner acrylic paints I thought what do I have to lose. The paints come well packaged in individual tubes of a good variation of colors. Caps on the paints are used to break the seal on the tube and than deal them. I saw good flow of paint from the tube and a good seal when I recapped the tube. All paints were moist with good flow. I decided to test the paint on art paper that they use in school. I drew a design first with pencil than begin painting. For the quality of begainer type paint I was impressed with how well it looked and mixed/ flowed on to the design. I would by this again
I received this product for the sum of $1.50. I now give my evaluation of this product honestly and without bias . | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Quickutzs is a Great Product. I love my Quickutz Silhouette-1. It has been great for cutting out my daughter's T-shirt patterns. I use if for crafts. You will need to be patient with it at first and make sure you read the instructions.
The only thing I wish Quickutz would improve is the downloading process for your own designs. You also need to remember that it is a cutter and not a printer so you if you want to cut out your own patterns you have to make an outline before the machine will cut your pattern, but once you do the outline, you can save the pattern so you do not have to download and outline it again.
Purchasing objects for your library is easy as well, once you buy stuff, it goes directly to your library.
The Quickutz is a great machine for the price. Once you try it, you will love it. I use it every day! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very, very nice set--good color range and sumptuous texture. I bought the Maggie Price 6-color Ludwig set a little more than a month ago, and I've been enjoying it ever since.
The texture is very soft. Supposedly Schminke is softer, but I've found Schminkes to be greasy, opposed to my Ludwigs, which are creamy. The consistency makes it perfect for top coats. Once you use them on a piece, it is hard to go back and use harder pastels (i.e. Faber Castell or NuPastel) because the harder pastel just scratches into the Ludwigs, but that isn't any fault of the Ludwigs.
The color range is pretty good. I wanted a basic, orange-red-yellow-green-blue-purple set, which is hard to find (most sets seem to predicate "portrait" or "landscape") If that's what you're looking for, then perhaps you might be disappointed: there are not a real primary yellow, nor is there a good, true orange, purple, or green. But they do have interesting hues: the yellows pull towards orange for a Napoli/ochre type feel; there are two greens in my set--one cooler and one warmer, and the warm green in particular has a larger range of value than what you see in the picture. The range of purples are good, with very light, very dark, and several intermediary violets. The blues are of the ultramarine variety and offer perhaps the best range in value. There are a couple "orangish" colors but no real orange. The reds tend towards either red-earth or burgundy. There are four good, "very light" pastels in very light turquoise, yellow, olive green, and violet. There are also 7 good "very dark" pastels (red earth, burgundy, cool green, warm green, purple, brown, and blue). The dark purple is particularly sumptuous, and super useful for all kinds of shadows. The set includes 12 browns (again, 6 that are cooler, 6 that are warmer). No grays, but with the complimentaries you should be able to mix your own.
I bought a full set of Faber Castell and three color family sets of Mount Vision at the same time, and while I like the number and range of the Faber Castell set (120) and the Mount Visions are bigger, it's the Ludwig that I keep reaching for. Wish I hadn't spent the money on the others and I'd just gotten a full set of the Ludwigs instead.
ONE HUGE WARNING HOWEVER: While the picture overall represents the pastels very well, the line second from the top--the one with the grayish blues--looks nothing like anything I have in my set. Instead, my set has 6 values of turquoise. The turquoise are pretty colors, but I actually haven't been using them much. I saw my set in person before I bought, so I'm not disappointed, but clarify exactly what is in the set if you are looking for particular colors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
3 Pk. These are my first ever brush pens and I'm super happy with them. I got them to practice hand lettering as I'm a complete beginner. I think they are a good set to get if you are confused or overwhelmed as to what pens or sizes to get. You can really experiment with these sizes until you discover what you really like. I did not have the issue of dry tips like some others had. Probably old or bad batches, but there are ways to manually refill these kinds of pens, so don't be too quick to dispose of them. I quickly tested them on a piece of scrap paper and noticed some feathering/bleeding ever so very slightly. Don't know if it was the fault of the pen or paper. Not a big deal to me either way. I actually liked it. Some complained about the colour of the ink. Mine was a nice rich, but matte black. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
LOVE IT. My only question about the Renoir Table Easel is, "Where have you been all my life?" I am an artist who works in various media, but do not have a lot of studio space. I have a drafting table and a drawing board (both of which can slant), but leaning forward over the slanted table/board or working with my artwork flat puts a strain on my neck and back after a while, and doesn't allow me to work with the support fully upright (for instance, when using paint or pastel). I do have a full-size floor easel, but it's currently in storage because I just do not have the room for it.
With this Renoir table easel, I can put it on my drafting table but keep the table flat so I can have my art supplies close at hand on the table. The Renoir is very well made, comes fully assembled except for putting in the wing nuts (an increasing rarity with any product these days), and has a roomy drawer attached, which I find handy to keep test paper scraps and other small materials for my current projects. The vertical bars move forward and back, allowing for many degrees of slant, from upright to flat, and you can adjust the grooved top and bottom shelves to accommodate a wide range of canvas or support sizes. If I'm working with paper, I tape or clip the paper to a drawing board or foam core board and put that on the easel. The vertical and horizontal bars adjust easily with the wing nuts. The feature that really sold me on this particular model (besides the good reviews) is the fact that the bottom horizontal bar will drop below your table level, so you can sit in a chair and comfortably work on your artwork without leaning forward at all, if you prefer.
When you first take the easel out of the box, it has a slight odor (probably the oil used on the wood), but it's not very unpleasant and dissipates after a couple of days. It is sturdy and heavy enough that it won't move around on your table. I put a rubber gripper mat under it for added stability, and it is very secure. The only slight drawback is that if you put enough pressure on your canvas or drawing board while it's on the easel, the vertical bars will move down a bit. I may not be tightening the wing nuts enough, as I am afraid of stripping them. However, I have not had much of a problem with this issue while working on my art. It happened mostly if I hadn't tightened the wing nuts enough after making an adjustment, or I leaned against the easel while reaching behind it for something. Perhaps an extra washer under the wing nut might help? All in all, I love this easel and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to be able to sit comfortably while working on your projects, and who has limited studio space. I think it would be nice to have even if one has a full-size floor easel, because there may be times you just want to be able to sit at a table to work. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Amazing tool. I told my husband I should have bought this two years ago. It opened up endless options for me. Now I can customize words in my little online store. And in any size or font I need. The great thing about it is you can choose what designs you want and not be limited to a cartridge. I tend to like only a few designs anyway on those. That's why I never bought a cricut.
The extra mat and blade are great to have. I had cut a whole sheet of small designs and didn't want to peel them all off just yet, so I grabbed the additional mat to cut something else in the meantime.
Oh...the little pick me up tool is a treasure in its self!
I work with very tiny paper pieces. I was using a tweezer, but the tool allows a little more precision. It has sticky tack on one side and a blade/piercing tool on the other. You can remove that part and flip it around. There's lots of help on YouTube by the way. Also, there are many free svg designs out there. You just have to google to find what what looking for. There are many people on Pinterest that have boards pertaining to the silhouette as well.
I have not used the metallic pens yet. I wish I could have traded those for something else. The reason why I bought this on Amazon was because of the bundle though. EBay had some bundles too, but this was the one I liked the best. I knew I'd have to spend around $269. So I searched for the place that would give me the most for my money, plus Free shipping! Yea! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect for that little artist in your life. My daughter is in constant art mode so this is perfect. It has quite a few options on what type of art she wants to do at the time. This has kept her busy for months! The carrying case is also a really nice feature. Keeps everything in one spot and is heavy duty.
Color: Multi 80-piece deluxe art set including art supplies for drawing, painting and more Includes color pencils, oil pastels, watercolor cakes, paintbrushes, pencils, and accessories Provides an artist with a wide range of materials in a compact, portable case Case is wood with snap-shut handle Small parts, not for children under 3 years
Size: 80 Piece Set | Color: Multi Studio 71 deluxe art set overflows with color and creativity. For the serious artist. Set includes 24 color pencils, 24 oil pastels, 24 watercolor cakes, 2 paint brushes, 2 drawing pencils, pencil sharpener, kneaded eraser and sanding blocks. Provides an artist with a wide range of materials in a compact, portable wood case with handle. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Don't know if the formula has changed or if I got a bad batch. i don't know if the formula has changed or if I got a bad batch. I have bought this primer in the 4oz bottle multiple times. I loved it enough to commit to the big bottle. I got this in and immediately I noticed a texture difference. It was much, much thinner, and it doesn't coat the surfaces as well. I have to put on multiple coats now to cover up colors. It's extremely runny and bubbles/pits when spraying now, much like some of their minitaire paint. I'm hoping this was just a fluke since this primer was the best I had found. Not a fan of badger airbrush paints. I bought their whole set as a beginner a couple of years ago. Createx Wicked or Vallejo are much better, from my experience.
it's worth noting.,.. badger airbrushes are awesome, and i love mine... Just not their paints. It's also worth noting that if this was just a bad batch, their primer is the best i have found. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Get only if you are desparate like me. I needed it, so. In desparation I bought this doohicky because it was needed. Now it is nicely built but a bit short for its purpose, maybe one more link would be helpful. It does not hold well onto any surface. I have attempted to us gripping type of material which barely works. I cannot say not to buy it. If you really need a clip to hold a picture close it just manages to do this. The clips need to be much stronger. the clip holding the picture you are working from cannot bear much weight. If you get it expect to make a cardboard like material to affix the picture too. I used a heavy watercolor sheet the same size as the 8x9. This keeps the picture from floping around. I bought it in desperation. If I were not desparate I could make one far better than this which I intend to do when the weather warms up here. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not for heavy use. It works Well but the interchangeable parts like when it converts to the hat heat press is horrible their is not enough clearance and not enough coverage when the hat is on the press. Ii had to borrow a friend hat press to do the job. The joint that holds the clamp and the heating element is fragile this will start to deteriorate withing 175 or so pieces. And try getting a replacement part for that have not been able to find one so i had to go and buy another press. All and all it is a good press for hobbyist, but for commercial use you might just get an individual press for your needs.
Pros
6 in 1
Heats up fairly quickly
Does light weight work
Cons
Not all 6 pieces work correctly
The Hinge is Fragile and cannot find replacement for it.
It's a bit uncomfortable to work with need allot of space around it so your not tearing your hair out.
The bottom plate is not stable | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Awesome model NOT awesome packaging. I am very sorry I had to give this model 4 stars
it is *exactly* what I wanted and a perfect gift for my budding artist.
THE PACKAGING WAS SOOOOO AWFUL!!!! The model was sent in a box comparable to buying food at the grocery store only --like a cake mix box...that thin. It was a Christmas MIRACLE that it is still in perfect condition. Our delivery men must have taken extra special care.
Please fix this; the product you sell is a great quality and a good price.
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The wood is solid. I'm sure it is not a professional range of motion, but has more than enough range for the rest of us.
It stands up -no wobble
The color in the photo is the same. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
and I am happy with the amount of pressure needed for application. This is the second set of these pencils I have purchased. I am impressed with the amounts of different shades included here... though I do wish there was a true neutral tan shade. They either seem to be too yellow, or too brown. There do appear to be a lot of shades here, and they seem to come in groupings of 2 each. When there is a blueish-purple, there are 2 shades to blend. When there is a red color, there are two shades available for blending. There are no indy colors here where a match is not included. The pencils apply color to paper smoothly, and I am happy with the amount of pressure needed for application. I was hopeful that this collection would fill in some bare spots in my cachet, and indeed it did. I am pleased with it.
Pros:
-Lots of colors here. Even if you don't find the exact shade you are wanting, I love that you can usually blend 2 or even 3 pencils together to achieve the desired color. I feel like I would not 'need' any other sets in addition to this. It has such a wide spectrum of colors.
-Nice & smooth application. Not as smooth as water-colored pencils I have tried, but a fine quality.
-This set includes a true crimson red! I have bought other sets that have an orangey red, or a pinky red, but I have not found a true bright crimson before. I love this shade.
Cons: (for which I will mark down the rating)
-The box' structure makes it hard to remove individual pencils. The cardboard does not grade in, so I find myself having to dump the box over to get the color I need. I will be buying a pencil holder so I have easier access to the pencils, but I wish this design flaw could have been smoothed out.
-There seems to be some kind of chemical in the pencils that I react to. I don't know if it's glycerine perhaps, but I find that if I spend much time coloring with these, my nose plugs up, similarly to when I read a book or newspaper. That usually means there is glycerin in the ink. I'm not sure of this if course, it is purely speculation, but I do notice a slight irritation.
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Lovely card designs. If you are debating between these foil pocket cards and the clear pocket cards, get these ones. They won't come scratched and for less money, you get twice as more and they're printed on both sides of the cards. Again, the card designs are beautiful and coordinate well with either one of the album designs you purchase. You will also get a good variety of designs, there are stripes, flowers, words in black, gold foil, or silver, some cards have lines where you can write on, some cards have dots. Most of the cards have some type of gold foil on them, but it isn't overwhelming, just little accents to make some of the designs pop. Just like the washi tape, i will get another set just so I can use the other side of the card in another area of my journal. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Solid stuff. Indluded my typical method. dyes like dye should dye. That's what I like about it. I color my work jeans after they fade. Bam! new looking jeans for six more months of work. Then I toss the jeans after they are worn too thin for protection.
I wash all clothes first. Then run washing machine nearly full of pure hot. Then pour in 2 pots of boiling water. Add dye (4 packs of denimb blue and 1 pack of black). Then turn on washer and add clothes. I let it run for 15 - 20 and then let sit (turn off) over night (dont let it rinse, just stay on wash mode full of dye and clothes) Then I just start my washer and let it finish. I set my washer for extra rinse cycle. Then put clothes in dryer.
You should wash a load of darks thru your washer after this b/c of potential residue in washer. Then dry them in dryer to help eliminate any dye residue in dryer. This is the way I do it. Clothes hold color very well. Possibly not good for people with lots of yellow or whites unless you plan to wait a few loads before running light colors. That's what I do. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
STENCIL fun craft many uses lovely product Deco Art. This is a lovely stencil, sturdy, mylar product, cleans well, clean it carefully due to the small delicate design areas. Get a new plastic dish pan or larger size to lay it in to remove your paint product and you will be fine. This company Deco Art makes wonderful quality always. This was also a lovely size for making wall art, pillows, furniture fronts or tops. I personally make my own chalk paint with product off of Amazon and love how this compliments my painted items.
Note: mylar is used for making stencils, it will vary in mil, or thickness. I am new to stenciling and love it, so thought I would add this here if anyone needs it. Look up "mylar" for more information on how to clean, it's uses. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
the wipes do not pop up like facial tissues. The wipes work effectively as described. However, even though the container has a "pop up" lid, the wipes do not pop up like facial tissues. Consequently, I have to open the container each time and take the entire roll out to get one wipe. In addition, a single container of the wipes is extremely expensive when the additional "free shipping" charge is added into the "Amazon Prime" price for a total of $9.95 for a single container ($0.25 per wipe). I found another website that sells 3 containers for $9.95 + $4.95 shipping ($0.12 per wipe). I conclude that the wipes are a good product but a poor value because of the price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The self adhesive aspect was perfect for stenciling on any surface. I have ordered several of this brand of stencil with no problems. The self adhesive aspect was perfect for stenciling on any surface, but the floral stencil in this set was extremely hard to get off the sheet so hard that one stencil actually ripped so I was apprehensive about using it on a leather project. I had no problems with using these types of stencil on leather before though. The alphabet stencils were fine. I still give these stencils 5 stars. Usually works well on any surface including leather and wood. Would recommend. Shipped and delivered quickly and in good condition. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A Great Start or Upgrade for Beginners. Before purchasing this set, my experience with watercolor was limited to Reeves and some cheap pan sets. I finally decided to try a watercolor brand with some repute in the art world. I was actually surprised at the difference. Winsor & Newton gives off much better color and is easier to use than Reeves.
As for the set itself--I think it's fantastic. The box measures around 5" x 2.5", so it's very small. Each color comes in a brick about half an inch wide by 3/4 of an inch long--but there's a lot of color there to work with (I was constantly wasting paint with the Reeves tubes). It also comes with a little brush, great for painting small pictures or for detail in larger works. Being so small, the set is very portable, which is great when you want to paint at a friend's place. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very good quality for this price point. These are very good quality watercolor pencils for the price. They're smooth and consistent. They blend well on good quality drawing, watercolor or mixed media paper. I use them primarily for field sketching. The quality is not as high as the Faber-Castel Albrecht Durer watercolor pencils, which have a creamier consistency, smoother feel and greater vibrancy in comparison. That said, the considerably lower price point make these pencils a very good value. I also appreciate they they are free from animal byproducts, as are the Faber-Castel pencils, which is not the case with many other brands. I will continue to use these for field sketching and save my Faber-Castel pencils for studio work. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Amazing and fun. Dying with real indigo is a bit more work than cracking open a box of Rit, but the results are totally worth it. There really isn't another blue the comes close to the color of indigo! The kit comes with some interesting information about the history of indigo dying and different ways of using the dye, and a quick stop at Wikipedia will teach you a bit more if you're interested. I'd recommend making sure you stock up on gloves and buying some more rubber bands, as well as picking up a 5 gallon bucket with lid at your local hardware store. All of those things make the dying a bit less of a mess, but you'll probably end up with bluish hands at the end anyway. This is a great kit for starters, it comes with everything you need, it's very easy to use, and it will dye quite a lot of fabric. We even saved the dye and used it a week after, and while the results weren't as vibrant, they were lovely nonetheless. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This Sketch pad is Great for Sketching. I recently started doing life drawings and was looking for something i could use to sketch quick gestural poses of people in everday life, that also didn't cost too much and was a decent size. Canson Biggie Newsprint was fine for those needs.
The Newsprint quality has a bit of "tooth" or texture that easily accepts softer lead pencils, but if you choose to use anything from 9H to a F it may be difficult to visualize the markings without putting excessive pressure or strokes. Felt tip pens and markers tend to bleed on to the other side of the page, while ball point pens seem more forgiving.
I've sketched about halfway in one of these and I've noticed that some pages have started falling out, so do be careful when maneuvering and handling the pages. I go through these very fast and tend to handle them with less care than i should which causes them to fall out faster.
Overall, if you're looking for something cheap to use for sketching, or even charcoal type sketching that requires a lot of practice and repetition, i would recommend this, otherwise consider purchasing a heavier paper for more elaborate drawings. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Best paint pen for ARTISTS. Love LOVE! Best paint pens ever! I am an artist that uses many mediums. These work so well under and on top of other mediums especially color pencils! They are the smallest paint pen point I've been able to find, however not a super fine micro point but you can control the liquid with pressure to make thick and very thin lines(smaller than ball point pen). Ink is colorful, smooth and solid. White great for tiny highlights. Edges of your lines are straight not feathery like most paint pens. There's a lot of ink in each pen, lasted a lot longer than I expected. One of the best things that's come into my artist life! Thank you! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
HUMONGOUS handles. When I purchased these, I don't recall there being an option to choose a handle length, so I thought I was buying based solely on the width of the tip, which was 3/4, and that it was a flat tip, which is what I was looking for. And I buy frequently here on Amazon so Im pretty keen on reading the descriptions. When I received these brushes, I was flabbergasted by how extremely large the handles were in length. Im no art pro here, I only dabble in DIY crafts and such, and for the life of me I cant think of who would use these rather large handled brushes! Im sure someone must, otherwise they wouldnt make them, but they're certainly not your every day paintbrush. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great way to extend the life of favorite garments. I use this Rit dye to pep up faded black clothes. My son is obsessed with wearing black and he is picky. Rather than buy new clothes I run them through a black color dye and they are back to looking good. Wash them in cold only after dying and use the hottest water you can for dying. I personally just throw the clothes in the wash and pour the dye in it works well, and I have no problems with staining of the washer. I have done this in both top loading and front loading washers. This is a great way to get more value for your clothes dollar. For a black pair of jean type heavy fabric pants I would use one bottle per item. For smaller items (shirts) or cotton you can put two items in together. I use an extra long washing cycle when dying clothes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice quality small boards. Those Pre-Stretched Cotton Canvas Panel Boards are not that big, but the quality is pretty good. The material is thick and durable. It comes just like the picture shows, in a sealed plastic cover. I tried the acrylics on it and it can keep the color in good condition. I like to draw something in home and this small boards are definitely better than papers. It also can be used as a decor after finishing a picture. It is suitable for drawing by using the normal materials. Overall I think this set of boards are just what I want. Disclaimer: I received a sample product for review purposes. The Company/Seller did not influence in anyway how I rate this product. What I wrote in my review, whether good or bad, is voluntary and entirely my own with the intent of helping Amazon Customers make the right buying decision. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Paasche Airbrush Talon Gravity Feed Airbrush in Deluxe Wood Box. I have used this airbrush for about 3 months now and I'm as happy as a hog in a mud bath. It took several times of filling and practicing on sheets of poster board. It's just a matter of getting used to several factors such as how thin the paint is, how close you are to the object being painted, how much pressure, etc. Paasche is one of the oldest makers of air brushes and there made in the U.S. The wooden box is no big deal but a good place to keep your airbrush kit and all the necessary items in a place you can find easy. The head sizes provided allow you to make a hairline to a big splash of paint. I use the smallest size for model painting and it's really surprising how you can hold an object in your hand and paint small details without getting paint on your fingers. Can't go wrong. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
OK, maybe I should have bought individual bottles of the better colors. From shopping for an assortment of fluorescent paints True Flow was the main brand, and I think this seller had two different formulations of paint. Same colors, same amount of paint, almost exactly the same price, so I went with this one. Have an air hockey table to paint the side rails, and a ping pong table to paint the lines and net when I have time. For now I tested each color and some basic combinations under black light on white paper.
Yellow: Very good, lots of luminescence.
Orange: Also very good.
Red: Good black light response, but more like a slightly darker version of orange.
Pink: Good black light response, but more like bright red than pink.
Blue: Barely got any luminescence.
Green: A serious disappointment. Was basically the color of moss and didn't glow at all.
Tried combining blue and red, then blue and pink, to make purple. Both times I got a purplish color but no luminescence to speak of.
Also one of the flip-tops snapped off during testing, not a good sign. The paint looks OK as far as consistency and everything but a couple of the colors could have been better. Green in particular really should/could have been better. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
OK Markers for the right price, but check them out as soon as you get them. Ok Markers, but check them all out right away. I did not buy these here, but mine are exactly the same markers. I saw a positive review of them from a reliable source and thought I'd try them as I didn't have much experience with alcohol markers. I got them using a coupon, so werenless than currently priced here, and for the money spent, they are a great buy. However, one markers gave me trouble. The cap on the broad nib end of the Red marker did not stay on at all and the marker was completely dried out, I was working on Christmas cards, so I was lucky enough to have some old Sharpies around that still worked, so I was able to complete my cards. I was disappointed, and could have returned them, but the rest of the markers were fine. They are very nice, have good pigment and colored well. So, one marker that I will try to revive with some rubbing alcohol and try to make the cap fit, and I did get them for a great discount. I would recommend them - if they are reduced or have coupon to around $13.00, and also recommend that all of the markers should be checked before a project is started. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
My hope was to use it for quick studies without expectations that it would be like using Arches but it was far worse than using. I purchased this product from another source other than Amazon but I agree with the negative reviews about how the product works for watercolor. It doesn't work. My hope was to use it for quick studies without expectations that it would be like using Arches but it was far worse than using cheap Strathmore or Canson papers. As many of the reviewers stated it does not hold up to scrubbing or lifting and there is little to no ability to blend the pigments with a wet on wet. Whatever your first stroke is what you get and there is pretty much no changing it. Stick to quality and purchase Arches or artist grade Fabriano papers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I LOVE these dies. I love Goddess's to start with, I also love making books, This die is BIG I used the bigger die for books, put in grammet holes, decorated with her small goddess dies (another set) They cut card stock and paper beautifully, I have not tried anything else yet. the energy heart symbol that comes with it, I had to use wax paper at first with the paper because it is so delicate, I find after using the wax paper with any thin die, this only has to be done the first few times, its like it coats the die, much like greasing a bread pan. These dies emboss beautifully as well. The bigger die is to big for the magnetic platform, and you will need the extended crease pad, and cutting plates for this one. Unless you have the big shot pro. I cut with my Vagabond and embossed with my big shot, I used two machinnes, simply because I had two all set up. I ADORE this die. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This is a sturdy and well constructed easel. This is a sturdy and well constructed easel. I am very happy with the ease at which it folds up and puts away . There is limited space in my craft area in our home and it is nice to have something that folds together so easily andf stays that way. I found it is sturdy in balance on the table and with a drawer below it holds paints used most often or paint brushes. Also included is a painting pallet made of the same wood. What a wonderful surprise to see that addition. I have already used it several times and because of the ease at which it folds up and stores I find myself painting more often than ever before. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Tim Holtz is the best. They're Tim Holtz stamps...what can you say?! Tim knows what stampers want and need for their projects! There's a nice variety of sayings and sentiments that can be mixed and matched with any of your image stamps to make meaningful greeting cards, gift items, or art journal pages. Also included is an outline frame stamp that you can combine with the sayings for a neat, finished border. Very versatile stamp set!
Of course the quality is the best - finely etched red rubber with cushioning. For use with an acrylic block, or the Tim Holtz stamping platform, or even just with your hands. Another great addition to my collection of Tim Holtz products. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect for Kids' Hand Prints. This very large stamp pad is great for kids' hand print pics (our use-case) or extra-large stamps. It's very washable and came off quickly and completely from my little one's skin with just plain soap and water.
We used it for prints for kids aged 2-8, all of whom have rather long fingers. The two and four year old had no problem getting their whole hands on, with fingers spread, in one go, while the eight year old did need to move his hand around to get fully inked, but it was all fairly easy and, considering the mess a project like this can make, relatively clean.
Exactly what I needed and was happy that this rather hard-to-find item was readily available on Amazon. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Amazing compressor and gun, but instructions and paint not the best. Because this is a set, I feel that this review needs to be more in-depth than many others. Because of this, I will do some fast facts, then go in to detail.
**PLEASE NOTE! The star rating is much more to do with the paint in this set than the machine. The actual airbrush, compressor set is awesome. I have listed the 'cons' in detail below, but please remember that I have had a REALLY GOOD experience with this product, and the loss of 1 star is for the instructions and paint, NOT the compressor or gun!**
PROS:
The air compressor is small, compact and quiet
The airbrush pen included is good
The cording included is durable
The stencils included are very versatile.
Includes a airbrush gun holder, nice bonus feature
CONS:
Instructions are not as clear as they could/should be
The paints included are not working well for me.
So, to start off, I'd like to say that I am a COMPLETE beginner when it comes to airbrushing in general. So, please take my review with that in mind. Some issues I've run in to may not be issues for more experienced users.
When I first unpacked the set, I was really excited. It was heavy, but easy to unpack. I grabbed the directions (two booklets) and sat down to start reading and figuring out how to start. I found the directions to be kind of lacking. The booklet titled, 'How to airbrush-Instructional airbrush Guide Book' does a great job of giving you some exercises to do that teach you how to handle and use the airbrush. (Such as, varying lines, widths, etc.) BUT it did not do a great job of explaining how to initially set up the set. It has several pages on how to clean the airbrush, but does not actually instruct on how to 'thin' the paint, how to adjust the needle, how to start from the very beginning. (I had to seek advise from my husband, who thankfully knew about these machines and showed me.
The leaflet states, 'For more information regarding airbrushing techniques and applications, please visit our learning center at' (Then lists web address) but sadly, that web address does not actually exist. I searched both the Airbrush Master site, and the TCP Global site, and could not find any resources for beginners. I did eventually find 2 videos by Airbrush Master on youtube, but I would recommend that the company really make use of that resource and film more tutorials for their customers.
The first paint I tried was the blue. I put several drops in to the gun, then thinner, then tried and tried but could not get any to spray out of the gun. I loaded thinner, then more, then more. I adjusted the needle over and over. by the time I got it to spray, it was so thinned down that it wasn't blue anymore, and it wasn't really spraying, but instead 'splattering' as such. My husband suggested that he try his airbrush gun. That's how we figured out that the paint was the problem, not the gun.
When I loaded a different brand of paint, things finally got going! After that, everything went really well. I was able to easily figure out how to use the compressor, the gun, and the stencils. I've had a LOT of fun with this machine! I've found that the compressor is really good and soooo much quieter than the one I bought my husband a few years ago, and I love that it has a holder for the gun, (And a spare one just in case!)
Overall, I'd say that the paint and accompanying literature combine to give this machine an awful first impression...but that's a shame considering that its actually a great compressor and gun. I found it very easy to operate once I figured it out, and its very versatile. I feel like taking the time to possibly re-print their literature would make a HUGE difference on the customer experience, especially because it's the first thing that most customers will look to.
I plan to experiment more with the paint that comes in this set, and will report back if I find that my issues are caused by user error. (They very well could be. I have no clue what I'm doing!) But overall, everything else about this compressor and gun set is superb. I would HIGHLY recommend this set to both beginners (if accompanied with other beginning guidance) and experienced artists. I love my set and foresee it lasting a long time.
I did receive this product free of charge for the purpose of an honest and thorough product evaluation. I genuinely hope that the evaluation I've provided will help both TCP Global, and fellow customers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works great. These markers work very well - I use them on chalkboard sandwichboard signs outdoors. They are bright, don't run in rainy weather, and I've found them easy to get off using this method: spray with window cleaner, let sit for 15 sec or so, rub with a soft bristled brush, wipe with rag. I could get the marker off by rubbing with my finger - but the abrasion of the chalkboard and the window cleaner was hard on my skin. It also worked with a cloth that has gotten wet with the window cleaner, but the soft bristled brush was really the ticket!
If you're having trouble with them shadowing on a whiteboard, you might try coloring over the shadow with a standard dry-erase marker then wiping right away. The chemical in those markers when fresh will take many things off of whiteboards...old dried on dry erase marks, even permanent marker! It's a good trick to know. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works splendidly for my purposes. I have both the pen holder and the marker holder for Chomas Creations and they both work splendidly. I use this holder for chalk pens and paint pens. The only small critique I have is that the holder could still be even bigger. I've had to buy a few different paint pens before finding one slim enough to fit in the marker holder. Once I found the right size markers, this product works like a charm. I'll never have to buy another one unless I lose it. Unlike the plastic silhouette brands, these will never break. It's a bigger investment than the plastic, but worth it in the end. Spend a little extra money and get a quality item! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Arrived slightly damaged, but wasn't a hassel. It arrived on time, and was a very good product. Pencil will work on it, for those of you who like to sketch out in pencil first, but you might want to have a darker pencil. Everything was as expected, everything as it said it would be, etc. The only thing that was disappointing was that it was slightly damaged when it arrived. The front cover kept coming undone with the binding, not completely, but halfway. It wasn't really a big deal, but I wanted to keep the cover on to try and protect the paper a little more, so all I had to do was tape it to the binding, (which is on top, the black strip, in case anyone was wondering) and that seems to keep it on enough. It still isn't really connected to it, but you can't tell until I'm drawing in it. Overall it was a good product, despite being slightly damaged. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not the same colors in the picture. The colors that arrived in the box were pastel, definitely NOT the colors pictured here. I assumed the wrong tubes mistakenly ended up in the box, so I requested an exchange. When the replacement arrived, it contained the same pastel colors, so it definitely was not a packaging error.
I decided to use it anyway, thinking it would be useful for my light-tone projects. However, when it dries, it is a completely different color than it appears when it is wet. For example, I used what I thought was a solid pink (yes, there is a pink tube). It dried an ugly, raspberry red color. Also, I was surprised to see that all the paints in this box became transparent when dry. I will have my two-year old daughter use these for her "artwork" and not buy this product again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great markers! Uneven color distribution. I received these markers on Saturday and tested them all out one by one as soon as I received them, not a single one was dry! These markers work beautifully and leave vibrant colors behind. I haven't tried out the blending since my artwork doesnt require much of it, so I cannot comment as much on that.
However, there is only one thing that disappointed me a little about this product. The amount of each color. There needs to be more of the most often used colors! The distribution is very very uneven. I had about 12 blues, 6 oranges 9 yellows, and 3 reds??! Not only that, upon testing the "reds" only 1 of them was actually red! (And a very dark shade of red at that too) The other 2 were more orange than anything even though they were labeled as being "red". So now, if I want a bright red I have to use a sharpie instead. In addition, there aren't enough skin tone colors, out of the 6 or so that looked on the outside like they could work for a skin tone, only 2 actually did. The others were too pink or too orange. And of the 2, one was a vampire-type pale skin tone, the other dark. And considering I draw lots of people and characters whose skin tones vary, this part disappointed me the most.
However, that is where my complaints end, everything else about these markers are great, and I can always buy some of the ones I need separately! Just keep in mind, 72 is nowhere near a full set and you will likely end up having to buy a few separately to get the full range of colors that fits for you! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great kit for the price. I bought this kit hoping to learn airbrushing from scratch and expected to get some unnecessary stuff with it. I was surprised to find that the kit actually has everything you need to get started. The airbrush coupler leaked air so I called the support line. After being on hold for 30 minutes I left a message expecting no response for days or not at all. Surprise ... they guy called me back within 1 hour and sent me a new coupler with no hesitation. He even answered a few questions about setting the air pressure for the airbrush and the type painting I was doing. It took a while to figure everything out but after several days on the internet doing research I'm painting pretty well. It's all in the setup of the airbrush and the one they supplied works great. The paint is good and all the colors are usable... and spray well. The compressor is easy to work with and adjust on the fly. Not a bad deal at all. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Serviceable, but I'd find something better. New to airbrushing, this seemed like a good kit to get my feet wet and try out multiple types of brushes to get a feel for what I wanted.
The upside is that the compressor is decent, and better than some reviews made it out to be. You do need to use the provided tape to seal the regulator connection on the threads when putting it on, or it won't fit right. Getting it set up took a bit of touch and go learning to make sure that the air pressure was right and could be adjusted to where it needed to be; there's a black dial on the compressor that raises and lowers to lock in place, and you need to turn this to adjust the starting pressure of the compressor. There is no air tank, so keep in mind that the compressor is going to need to run when using the brush and the resulting loss in pressure will cause a bit of a variance with the work you're doing as it runs air through. I haven't noticed any problems with the consistency of the airflow from the brushes as a result, though, and it maintains a pretty steady air pressure. I've found that 40-50psi seems to be best for using standard acrylic paint thinned to a milky consistency, and the compressor maintains that without any real complaints. It's also not terribly loud, and I haven't had any heat problems or shutoffs despite running it in my old and poorly air conditioned house in the summertime.
The supplied air hose is decent and fits all of the airbrushes (the E91 has an adapter in the case to make it fit, the housing matches on the other two).
The downsides are more to do with the airbrushes themselves, and those are a mixed bag.
The E91 single action (the black brush in the picture currently on this site) is the best brush of the bunch. It's very simple, easy to clean, easy to adjust, and has been pretty good. It's nice for base coating, though, and that's about it...I can't see very much successful detail work being done with it, but I'm using it to base coat groups of Warhammer models in one quick go. This is the only brush of the three that I haven't had jamming problems with.
The G22 gravity feed brush (the one with the top reservoir in the picture currently on this site) is the detail brush, and this one isn't bad at all. I have had jamming problems with it, but nothing too major...after taking it apart completely, cleaning all the individual parts, and putting it back together. The instructions for the entire set are terrible so just be aware that if you wind up in the same situation, and you're as much a novice as I was to start with, that you're going to be learning how to take this thing apart completely and rebuilding it like you're Forrest Gump with his rifle. This brush was acting like a single action when I first pulled it out of its box, and only after taking it apart and fixing its trigger mechanism to fit like it should have in the first place did it actually work. Now it's great, but... hard not to recommend buying something better when that's your first impression. On the bright side, I learned enough because of the problems with this brush that I know what to look for when I go to buy something nicer later on.
I actually got an E90 with the kit according to the case it came in, not an S68 as listed. This airbrush is junk and would have been sent back instantly if it hadn't been part of the rest of the kit. I had to dismantle it completely to fix the trigger just the like G22; the trigger wouldn't even move as it was when I got the brush. No matter what I did with it this brush sprays inconsistently, jams nearly instantly with paint too thin to be useful, is a pain to clean since various parts either don't fit together well in some places or don't come apart in others...just, yeah. After way too much time fiddling with it and trying to make it work, I hate this thing enough to recreate the Office Space printer scene with it.
Three stars for the kit. The compressor is good enough, but not great. The simplest air brush is good for what it is, but isn't terribly versatile. The brush that should be the best of the bunch required maintenance right out of the box, and the last of the airbrushes is bad enough that I won't ever use it again and I don't feel comfortable with reselling it to someone else. The kit's OK, but if you're serious enough to spend the money for it I'd recommend just buying something nicer instead and saving yourself some trouble. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
When using this product, I would suggest at first try mixing it with the brand you are use to working with for coverage. Iv e been painting for many years with many different types of paint. This product in comparison to other acrylic paint iv e used is ... It goes on smoothly, doesn't grab , drag, and doesn't require continuous wetting the brush. It doesn't dry too quickly like other acrylic paint I've used. It's easier to blend due to the longer drying time. However its more translucent than others I've used.
I loved the way it went on so smoothly. I loved the longer drying time.. It's a little more see through than I'm used to, but when I mixed it with the too thick acrylics i had , it was great combination.. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful shimmer and a great price for under only $4. These watercolors definitely leave a beautiful sheen/shimmer to your watercolor piantings. I like to use them just as highlights. They dry nicely, with a lot of shine to them. Perfect, just what I was hoping for! A little will go a long way. Especially if you use like me, just for highlighting certain parts of the paintings. I have not done a whole painting using only these colors, I think that would be TOO much.
These little color bricks/blocks/whatever you call them, are thin, there is probably not as much in each well as you might imagine. But like I said, a little goes a long way! Especially after it dries, you will see that what you thought was NOT nearly enough paint, will certainly dry to a spectacular shimmery shine that you wanted.
One thing to note is that although there was a slot for it at the front of the case when you open it, there is NOT a brush that comes with this set. You'll have to use your own brush. I make sure to use a small thin tipped one, and only wet the brick a little bit. Clean the brush between each color! These colors are just too darn pretty to get them all messed and mixed up with other colors. Take care of them, and this beautiful set of colors will last you for quite a long time. I gave it 5 stars-- the price was just amazing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Superb Pencils. Just received these, wanted a cheaper set of colored pencils for adult coloring books since I seem to be flying through my Prismacolors. I can't believe how thick these leads are, 4mm, comparably priced pencils usually have a 3.3mm lead size. Build quality is superb, lacquer on the pencils is very thick and smooth. Only complaint is that the color name is not on the pencil although the colors are shown on the back of the box. For such a superbly made pencil its a small disappointment that the box they come in is so cheaply made, but what the heck, it saved them some money in the manufacturing process and the savings are passed on to customers like me, win-win. The laydown of the color is great, very vibrant colors and very smooth, blendability is just a small fraction less than my Prismacolors. I will definitely be buying these again. I bought this set on my own with no discount from the manufacturer. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It Really Works. I bought this gold pen to cover over the silver bits on a purse that I wanted to make matte gold. The paint in the pen flowed out quite nicely, without globbing or gushing. It was a slow process, because there was so much silver hardware on the purse, but I did the project in stages. If you are doing a small bit on something, say buttons, it would be lightning fast.
The paint was dry to the touch within 5-20 minutes, but I didn't use the purse until a full 24 hours had passed. I don't know how long the paint will hold up on something that gets a lot of wear and movement, but so far, so good. The pen was a medium point, and for some of the smaller crevices, it would have been nice to have a finer point(which they do make). There's still a lot of paint left in the pen, so I feel like I got my money's worth. Happy with the results. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
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