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These are exactly as reviewers are saying so be sure to read a few . So I read the reviews on here and felt this would still work for me... affordable and I could tweak them to be what I need, knowing some might need tweaking to not fall over at any hint of a breeze.
I purchased them for my display of jewelry and artwork that I setup and take down once a week. I grabbed 5 in the bags still to bring with meas tget just arrived and I didn't open them all to check them yet. None of them stayed up with any hint of a breeze. With a little tweaking they do now though. (My table setup is outdoors).
Inside my home I used a few to setup some mini paintings and they do just fine. Even tho they easily fall over if you have a breeze or bump them if you are using them somewhere that doesn't get those factors then there is no issue!! Inside my home they are on shelves I don't bump so I didn't even tweak them, used as is out of the bag.
Btw, the "tweak" is simple, tons of ways to do it... the easel is a stick going thru holes in the legs (I will try to take a photo to better explain) you just push the legs together tightly and they move... super easily I might add... so unless you want them easily separating I would decide a way to keep them where they are. I will post a photo and point to the stick, you can wrap decorative wire around the stick, painting will make the stick a bit thicker and prevent sliding, even just a coat of clear or modge podge will work... glue applied to the stick will make it stay open... but the closing part won't work so well lol.
Hopefully this helps. Any of these i've ever gotten from any company will be wonky, but easy to fix. Hope this helps! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
One Great Die Cutter. This die cut printer is great. I didn't really need one, but they are so cool, I "created an excuse" to get one, after much research, I settled on this device. It is easy to use and setup was simple but for 2 minor not super obvious steps/issues:
1 - The software defaults to ecplis1 and so it refused to see my new eclips 2; after much struggle and reload of drivers, reboot etc, I finally found a single reference on the web to this fact, went in changed the setting to eclips2 and bingo it started talking and working.
2 - The Bladed Depth setting can go "past 6" back to 1; I was unsure and nothing in the documentation indicates this, so I used it for a while at the "super" 1 setting and it did a lot of damage to the mat, before I realized that it was really supposed to be unscrewed out a fair bit. I think that the manual could explain this better, or it would have been nice if the hardware prevented you from going past 6. Once I realized this, I set it back to a more normal depth and it stopped damaging my mat!
I have cut a tons of stuff, the first project was to cut out on heavy card stock all 50 states.... 10 times for a small Kindergarten class. It did great, I cut them out with the whole US about 17" wide; on 5 different repeating colors. Printer and software both worked great. (using inkscape, ecal full version) One note, you do have to change the ecal preferences for SVG DPI to import properly from inkscape, it defaults to adobi, which is ~75% different. Even super detailed tiny states like Maryland came out perfect.
Next Project was some doilies! Also came out perfect... the only downside is scrapping hundreds of pin head size pieces of paper off my mat (this was probably made worse by my overly deep blade setting having messed my mat up)
Next did the governors mansion form Williamsburg for a scrap book presentation of our class trip to Williamsburg. Again I was pleased how it came out, though it was unable to cut the <1mm square windows oops not unexpected if I had thought about it, I had originaly designed it for 12x12 but then scaled it to 5x5 to save paper...
Next up cool literary sign post on vinyl (fortunately I had figured out the blade depth buy this time. Set it at 2.5 or so and used ecal vinvyl settings) This worked pretty well; a couple areas I had to snip out, but for the most part it cut the vinyl but not the backer; I still suspect that damage to blade and mat from initial over deep cuts made this not work as well as it would have with a new blade and mat.
I'm looking forward to more neat projects with this fun device. Halloween decorations are next!
The only real annoyance is with eCal, I would super duper love it if they would enable using the Ctrl + mouse scroll for zoom almost every program I have used in the last 10 years does this standard...
All around this is a great die cutter, I'm very happy!@
Update, years later still really enjoying this cutter, updated mostly to add a picture of the dual voltage power supply. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A TOTAL DISASTER. The reviews looked promising, but what a MESS! This unit just arrived and I am stunned that a light tracer in this price range would arrive in such horrible shape. The product box itself was covered in packing tape which I felt was suspicious, but upon opening I immediately noticed that one of the rubber feet on the base was missing, but not reall a big deal. Otherwise, the plastic parts of the exterior didn't appear cracked or broken. However, when I removed the plastic top of the unit I found the light bulb LOOSE and rolling around inside. No packaging or cardboard tube. Not the worst part.. incredibly, there was NO LIGHT FIXTURE in which to even attempt to plug the bulb. Seriously? There was also a loose TRANSFORMER with wires dangling out both sides. ***Bottom line: Nothing + nothing = nothing. A complete waste of my time as I needed this unit for work immediately, but hope to at least receive a refund. It's called QC. Quality Control. I do NOT recommend, and I will definitely go with another manufacturer. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Disappointed. The photos of this nativity set online are very appealing. I was drawn to the soft colors and the detailed facial expressions. I was sincerely disappointed when I saw the set in person however. The colors are garish and not painted as skillfully as I expected. Mary's nose is disfigured and the quality of all the pieces is less than desirable. For the price I've seen charged on other sites, I wasn't expecting such a cheap looking set. I'd be too embarrassed to give this as a gift, so I'm returning it. ETA: Amazon has reinstated the ability to add photos/videos so I'll attach the one I took when I had this set in my possession. The colors did not match the photo on the site, and even the figures themselves looked different in person (for instance, Joseph appeared much more gaunt than I was expecting). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Limited positions. This is my second negative review, and I'm not pleased to do so. The mannequin is well made, of what seems to be a good material, no complains there. The only disappointment came from the limited mobility of the arms and legs. I would roughly calculate it as being able to simulate 30% of the normal human positions.
Since it's my first anatomy study mannequin for drawing, I don't know if the other products would be better than this one. Maybe I get another one that can't perform more accurately, and maybe it's normal for these things to be like this, I don't know. If I'm convinced that every brand of wooden mannequin is equally limited, I will gladly change my review on this one. `Till then, I hope this information becomes useful to somebody. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good straight-edge knive. This isn't a toy and I don't recommend it as a toy, so I'm not sure why Amazon's making me rate it like a toy. Anyway...I'm a casual hobbyist painter, and had been looking for some knives to mix acrylic paint on a glass table top. I had tried plastic knives (don't waste your time/money), and other metal knives from a local art supply store, but all of them left trails of paint behind after scraping. I bought this and some other Liquitex knives, hoping they would cleanly scrape paint from glass, and they do a much, much better job. Though obviously pricier, the Liquitex knives have a finer edge, and seem to be much better quality as well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I really enjoy using my watercolor pencils by Stationary Cupboard. I really enjoy using my watercolor pencils by Stationary Cupboard. These are the best colored pencils I have ever owned. They arrived nicely packaged, and in perfect condition. There are 24 colors total, which is a great variety for the price. A few things I love about these Stationary Cupboard water colored pencils:
-Are packaged in a beautiful tin, which keeps these pencils nice and secured, do not have to worry about them being damaged after multiple uses.
-Can use these wet or dry, the colors are bright and vivid and highly pigmented.
-These pencils are wonderful for blending and smoothing your pictures and designs.
-Do not have to press down hard on the pencil to have vivid colored pictures, these glide super smooth and easy.
-Just simply add a few dabs of water to the pencil to create your beautiful water colored effect.
-Long lasting and very sturdy, not cheaply made these are high quality artist pencils.
I love to use these on my adult coloring pages. They make the picture come to life. Nice rich color, almost looks like my coloring pages are printed on high quality paper. (I have framed pictures using these pencils and get compliments about my beautiful artwork). Great quality and highly pigmented pencils for the price. I recommend for anyone who loves to color and create. Great for kids and adults alike.
***I received this product at a discounted price, in exchange for my honest review.*** | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful Design. This is a great product. Love that I can add more pages for scrapbooking or just pages that you usually use for an album. It is also nice to have the elastic band to keep it closed when it is sitting somewhere where it may fall and risk being opened on the fall. I don't have to worry whether any of the pages were folded in case it fell. It comes with paper inside already so you can start immediately. Also if you do't like the paper inside well it is very easy to just take out and slide a new one in. I recommend this product for anyone looking to scrapbook and need more than what is already inside as you can add more in. The outside of the scrapbook is marvelous. The finish is just beautiful. The main reason I bought it was because of the design. The lettering is kind of dark and not that easily visible but I still love it. I gave it four stars just because of that slight imperfection, that it is not as visible as it looks here on the picture. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Quality pen for a new user. I have never used a ruling pen, but read about them online, and this one seemed like a bargain for the ratings--I wasn't disappointed. The tip was a bit rough, but someone's else's advice to use a bit of sandpaper to smooth it worked fine, and as another writer mentioned, the short length of the pen makes it easy to handle.
I have never used liquid frisket before, and wanted to use it to write a message within the border of a painted canvas floor cloth. The border was painted with several layers of craft paint, then a top larger of metallic paint. After that dried, I used a small plastic squeeze bottle to apply a few drops of the frisket between the two 'tines' of the pen, then printed text over the border. I could only get about a word done at a time and had to clean the dried frisket (rubber cement) from the tip between words, but it went relatively quickly. After the frisket dried, different colors of thinned paints were dabbed/splatterpainted over the top. When those layers dried, the frisket letters could be rubbed off to reveal the metallic paint below. It looks great! I also experimented using craft paint in the pen which also flowed smoothly. Look forward to using it in another project with paint (instead of a brush) for thin lines such as veins/stems | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
So Cute! Remember to also buy the blocks and ink pad for them to work. So cute! I got the clear blocks you put these on (sold separately). I bought the blocks that come in 3 or 4 sizes to a set--I think 1", 2" and 4" and I'm glad I got the ones with the grid so I can center them on the block. Otherwise it's hard to see where you're stamping. You peel these off the plastic backing they come on and put the sticky side on the appropriate size block. These stick to the blocks so you have a "handle" to hold in order to stamp them. After stamping, put them back onto the clear plastic sheet they came on to store until the next time--so don't throw that out! (Note: the "stamps" themselves are clear. The backing they come on have black outlines so you know where to return the stamp when finished.) I stuck them back and forth a few times and it looks like the sticky part is sticky enough to re-stick back and forth for a long time. They work like magic tape in that you can keep resticking them. I bought these to stamp in one color then color inside where I stamped with markers. It works very well for that--they end up looking so cute--on cards, letters, notes, etc. I'm VERY happy with this product and would definitely recommend them. I also bought some stamp cleaner in case I don't want to always stamp in black. ...and yes, you have to also buy the ink pad separately too. I had never used these before, so I hope this review clears things up for those of you like me who looked at these and said, "What the...?" | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect DIY Kit! With everything you need to do that garage dipping! First-time Dipper. Perfect DIY Kit! With everything you need to do that garage dipping!
First part I dipped was an exhaust cover from my GSXR.
I used simple things around the house: storage tub (deep enough to dip the part), masking tape, aquarium water heater, and all included in the kit.
The Vibrant Blue base coat was very bright before I applied the film. Since the film is a carbon fiber black & clear, it made the part darker once film was applied.
I can tell you doing it for the first time, follow the directions and don't rush.
I applied the following coats: 2-primer/2-base/3-clear coats.
I highly recommend this kit to anyone that wants to get that custom look (and choose your film design) doing it from home! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Quality While it Lasts. Upon first using this set, I was astounded at the quality of the strokes that the smaller two brushes provided. The largest brush unfortunately did not hold ink nearly as well and when in use, it dispersed the ink unevenly and unpredictably. Over time, the other two brushes have slowly worn out with their bristles fanning out into loose, blunted tips. Additionally, the bristles have been falling out at a pretty steady rate despite gentle use. All in all, the brushes don't last a super long time but considering their price, they're still a worthwhile investment for those who use sumi in an artistic manner or are interested in bettering their calligraphy skills. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
There IS a coded chart for these . There's a chart on the front of the box with the pen number and color name for all 100 pens. The writing is veryvery tiny so it's not easy to read, but it does exist.
So far I like these pens for coloring. My only complaint is that the Rose Art pens from 20+ years ago that I bought these pens to replace, had harder nibs. The tips of both brands are bullet shaped so you can make fine lines or color in large areas. But with these pens the tips of the nibs are quite a bit mushier. Makes it much harder to color in a tight corner.
But other than that, the colors are bright, seem to have tons of ink, and 100 different colors it sure is easier to find just what you're looking for. I haven't had any problems with leakage or with keeping the caps on tight to prevent drying out. When they arrived, all the pens were upright and in their assigned slots. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A Chalk Chuck Worthy of the Finest Minds and/or Chalk Board Connoisseurs. I have been for quite some time looking for a chalk holder, but didn't like anything that I was finding or currently using. I came across this item and because I really enjoy using my other Koh-i-noor products decided to give it a try. After receiving it, I am now seriously looking for either a chalk chuck leather holder or perhaps a boiled wool holder to keep it in when I carry it in my jacket. This item is a work of art as far as chalk holders go. It is built like a tank, weighs about 2 ounces without any chalk loaded (much heavier than the other ones I was using), is right at 5/8" (almost 16 mm) in outside diameter, 4" long, and with a smooth black finish and polished metal button and chuck. Although the surface is smooth, it is very easy for me to hold.
The seller is Vitalex Company, Czech Republic. The order arrived very promptly, actually, I received it about a week or so before it was estimated to arrive.
Now all I have to do is find a finer grade chalk to begin using... something that is worthy to be held by this instrument.
PS... It would be wise to not leave this item unattended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nib wears down relatively quickly. What enticed me about this product was the brush tip. I had hoped that it would allow me more freedom in my drawings, as I could easily adjust the thickness of the line with varying pressures. And the pen did work fine, for the first couple of days at least. By around the fourth or fifth day, I noticed quite a bit of fraying of the brush tip. After a short period of light usage, the pen already looked worn down. My strokes kept on getting gaps in between the black lines since my brush tip had unfortunately frayed into two separate points.
The pen was great when the nib was new. It might have been the type of paper that I was using that may have attributed to the premature death of my pen nib, I don't know. But, overall, I'm not entirely satisfied. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Didn't know these existed..a great idea. I bought a Sakura Koi watercolor set, planning to take up some urban sketch using pen and watercolors. I knew ( and still know) precious little about watercolor painting. But the water color set came with a free 9-ml. tank watercolor brush. I started playing around with it and was amazed at how much more portable and convenient it made a set of traveling watercolors. I bought two others, one smaller and one larger than the one that came with the watercolor set. They were inexpensive, simple to use, and of excellent quality. The brush points held their shapes, made applying water colors extremely controllable, and were easy to rinse pigment out of. A heck of a good idea! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I wanted to like these. I really wanted to like these pens. I love that the tips are flexible and micro-fine. Unfortunately, there are several things I don't love. The package arrived with a blue stain all over the inside of the front package flap. Initially I thought it a very subtle package decoration, until I got blue ink all over my fingers when I opened it. Perhaps I got a "dud" set, but almost half of my pens leak visibly - when the cap is removed, there is ink all over the barrel underneath. I didn't think the colors were all that vibrant, either. They go on bright when wet, but when they dry, many of them are dull. The ink does wash off very easily, which is handy, since they leak so badly, but I'm not sure that's enough of a redeeming quality. I expected better for the price. I am going to cut my losses and let my kids use them instead. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This set includes fantasic options to improve your watercolor or calligraphy techniuque and final artistic creations. <div id="video-block-R1N799AOHGBWC4" 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/E1G9ncahs2S.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91uRkFf-QUS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I saw water brushes one day while browsing around Amazon and since then I have wanted a set. I love to color to relax and just let my thoughts go. I have always loved watercolor pictures so I have just started to learn more about the technique and how to do it properly. Up until now, I have used different things such as the low-quality brushes that often come with watercolor sets, artist brushes, and makeup brushes. With this set of 6 different water pens, I have found a really great match for what I need!
PROS:
* 6 different sizes: Fine #4, Medium #6, Large #10, Flat #6, Flat #10, Flat #14. Love OPTIONS!
* Fine tipped brushes for details ~ Round brushes for layout ~ Flat Filbert for broad strokes
* You can control the amount of water being used
* Portables, makes it much easier to carry your project somewhere else than you normally work
* Allows you to take your project to places where water is not available
* Less MESS! No more messy cups half full of murky water to clean up afterward or water spilled on your project accidently
* Synthetic brush fibers stay in place
* Comes in a nice thick plastic case that they can be stored in
* Caps are tight and stay on, they also have handy arm so you can clip them on your art apron or shirt
* Easy to fill reservoir
* Barrel is made of thick, flexible plastic that is easy to squeeze
* Synthetic brushes make them easy to clean with soap and water or dishwasher safe
* Use with water for traditional watercolor ~ Use as Ink wash for calligraphy and writing ~ Alcohol for shading marker and pen drawings ~ You can also make some watercolor to-go pens to take with you if you don't want to take your pencils or bricks.
* You won't accidentally drink these thinking it is your coffee sitting in that mug, lol
CONS:
None!
These will, of course, take time and practice to get used to. I don't think the average colorist is going to be able to sit down and make a wonderful piece of art on their first try. I suggest you just take them out with some watercolor pencils and just start experimenting. You might even have an old watercolor pencil coloring page you are willing to sacrifice in the name of progress :)
I think if you are really interested in watercolors or just want to switch up your routine, these are a great tool to have on hand. They are at a higher price point than just something you will grab at the dollar store, but I feel they are worth it since you have so many different options with them. They difference in quality with these is much better than others that I have seen. These would also make a great gift for anyone with an interest in watercolors or coloring in general.
In the spirit of full disclosure, I ordered this <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Water-Brush-Pen-6-Assorted-Tip-Watercolor-Brushes-SkweezPen-Variety-Set-for-Painting-Shading-Coloring-Gouache-Lettering-Calligraphy/dp/B01EG4Q7WU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Water Brush Pen 6 Assorted Tip Watercolor Brushes SkweezPen Variety Set for Painting Shading Coloring Gouache Lettering Calligraphy</a> on Amazon and received it at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. All ratings are earned and never promised. All opinions and thoughts expressed are my own and I am in no way associated with the manufacturer or seller. I received no compensation other than the product sample. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
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LOVE this product. Purchased this by accident while Christmas shopping for my 2 nieces. I purchased one pink and one blue, unknowing that the blue one was more boy oriented. I got them at a big box discount store and they were very inexpensive there. Once I realized I purchased one "girl" and one "boy" I actually decided the open the boy one and give it to my son who was studying the box for a while and was interested in the item. So we opened it and he LOVES this tracing pad. Light enough and easy enough for him to carry with him for trips in the car, easy to use for him, but he enjoys drawing, he has not only used the pictures in the box provided for tracing (sports pics, rock band pics), he is also tracing other things from magazines and also worksheets from school that may have some kind of pictures on them. My son is in first grade and I feel this product is not only fun for him but also will help him with his fine motor skill and hopefully, his penmanship, which is not the the best for him!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good solid value. Brusho has been around for decades. The reason these are called crystal colors is that they are watercolor paints that have been crystalized into a powder form. Think "instant espresso powder". There is another popular brand making the rounds
these days in what remind me of mini nose spray bottles.
Those containers hold 6 grams, Brusho contains a whopping 15
grams. The other brand has 18 colors, Brusho has 34. Both work the same. Price wise, you get a much better value with Brusho. The other nice thing is that you can open these pots up if you ever need to access the powder. For those wondering why this kit doesn't contain blues or purples...it is because it is a supplemental set. The spritzer set of 6 and the assortments of 12 and 24 all have a full range of mixable colors. Choose those sets instead if you are looking for a good starter assortment...this set of 8 compliments any of the other sets with no duplicates. See my answer in the question about what colors are included for a little more info. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Scrapbooking Kit for Beginner. I really loved this kit, it took way more than and hour for me to do it but it was my first time making a scrapbook. I really loved the colors, everything was really cute, the patterns and flowers. I wish the letters had 3 sets of the alphabet instead of two because I felt I really couldn't use it that much since all the good vowels were used up quickly. I also wished it came with more brown framing paper for photographs. But overall I am thrilled with my scrapbook, it is a good deal in that it comes with everything, not only a Scrapbook album, pages, and decorating sheets, and a nice sheet to use as a guide for what each page should look like but also a lovely box for holding it all. It would make a really great gift! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for drawing and washes. First i'd probably point out that these are not traditional Chinese brushes, though they look like they are. These are much more resilient than a traditional Chinese natural hair brush. They snap back to their original shape, more like an American round watercolor brush, only even more resilient, but still very soft. The point is excellent for drawing a lively line. You get very nice thin and thick according to pressure. Perfect for a sketch book with light washes, and great for travel. I have clear water in one and ink or watercolor in the other so that i can draw and wash.
Another important thing that might be obvious: To load the brush, screw the plunger all the way down toward the brush. immerse in ink or water color deep enough to cover the the brush, and retract screw plunger. it will vacuum your medium into the container, much like a classic ink pen with a plunger well.
The only thing i don't know is how long one could go without use. Drying with ink would, obviously, be detrimental to the brush. The cap seems to fit tightly, but it is not a watertight seal, so i can't comment on that, but i'm wondering about it. i've only been using them a short time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect quick gilding for just about anything. This is a great set for anyone looking to essentially faux gild something they own. Honestly, the possibilities for how you use this stuff are endless.
Keep in mind that you use only a very tiny amount to cover a surface, so unless you're doing repetitive tasks with the same color, this may well be a lifetime supply of Rub N Buff.
I first heard about this from Adam Savage on a Tested.com podcast. He uses it to make plastic objects look like metal. I've done that now and it works fantastically. I do a little with the model hobby and getting some part to look truly metallic is easy with Rub N Buff. Another thing I did, which worked passably well - I have a bathroom mirror with polished brass (from 1996 or something) along the bottom. I masked it off then took some 220 grit sandpaper and scuffed the metal. Then I applied the silver Rub N Buff. Now it is substantially less nauseating! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love it! :D. I do love this pen! The brush tip is very flexible. You can get fine lines or very thick lines with this pen.
The ink color is black, not grey: the ink barrel is not translucent at all.
Getting use to how the ink flows took some trial and error. You do need to give the ink barrel a few squeezes, until you see the ink swell up in the clear compartment next to the brush tip. For your first use, you'll have to give the barrel a few gentle squeezes until the ink fills the brush tip itself; but afterward, you'll only need to fill up the clear compartment - as the brush tip will always remain black after the first time.
When your inking starts to look patchy, take note that you'll have to give your pen a few more squeezes because the pen tip is running out of ink. Afterwards, you'll return to your solid ink lines. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice set a few flaws. This is a very nice adult colouring pencil set. The colours are vibrant in the colourful range and the case is almost like a display. It makes you feel good as your pencils are organized at pro looking.
The Cons, the pencil sharpener that comes with the set is not so good. Angle is wrong for the types of pencils in the set, more for a hard graphite pencil, I replaced immediately. Also the darks colour compound is very brittle, made a challenge getting a good point, the black pencil and dark browns will consume quickly due to colour compound breakage, tried a variety of angles on sharpening to alleviate, sharpening with a razor knofe worked best.
I received this product at a discount for an honest review. I was not asked or required to write a favourable review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
perfect value. if you work really hard you can learn to make decals shirts and tons tons tons of other stuff. its super simple to get up and running and a really good value. especially if your a beginner. ive made my money back since i go this machine about a month ago. i will only get better and with one of these machines you won't ever be broke people are always wanting something personalized. this is defiantly worth the value. I have used this on so many projects and not had to worry about changing the blade or the knife setting. its perfect. don't be a fool. if you got patience to sit and weed out graphics, you got a serious business ahead of you. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Piece of Garbage. Received as a gift. While this looks like a great idea- the result is a total waste of time. The link that slips into the slot to join circles together is too narrow and easily tears. After taking the time to punch out 8 sheets of paper I managed to link together a garland without tearing the link tabs. Once I picked the garland up to string across the window- the whole thing fell apart. I tried gluing the tabs down-but that only messed up the garland. This is product is piece of garbage. I have purchased a few other memory keepers products and have been equally disappointed. I would not recommend this brand- it's over priced garbage. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It is a great starter kit. Very impressed with this product. It is a great starter kit. The compressor gets a little hot if it's being used for a long duration and we will see how long it lasts. The air brushes are decent quality. There is certainly a learning curve with getting the paints to a correct consistency but after you obtain it there are few hang ups. I found that the humidity catch needs to have a paper towel in the chamber to prevent water from entering the line. Over all I would certainly recommend this to anyone who is starting into the hobby. I would give this 5 stars if the compressor didn't need the extra attention with the humidity issues. I have not used the siphon airbrush due to not needing to use it with my hobby. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love my machine, flexible online store for images, easy to use. This is my first digital craft cutter so cannot compare it to others but I did some research prior to buying it. Liked the fact that for a 20.00 a month subscription I can download approx. 150 images every month (that's a lot)! You do have to sign on for a year but I don't have any issues finding images I like and have had it several months now. Not being limited to cartridges where I probably do not want all the images (kind of like buying a music CD w/all the tracks, some good and some not) was one selling point. Another was it handles 12" x 12" media. I have used it heavily since August and it still runs like a champ. Wish the blades lasted a little longer but have been resurfacing my mats with Krylon Easy tack spray (just mask off the edges) so am saving money there, still using the original 2 mats. I keep a spare blade on hand always because I'd be lost not being able to use it when the mood strikes. Introduced a friend to it who had been faithfully using a cricut for years, within 2 weeks she had a cameo and the cricut was up for sale. If you are somewhat familiar with Visio the software is similar in nature. Cut out shapes in vinyl to put on my glass Christmas ornaments and it was pretty easy, first time trying vinyl (I'm not a vinyl wall art type). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
These watercolor pencils came in a beautiful professional looking metal box with slot for each pencil. <div id="video-block-R3V5OSDVLXVKHT" 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/D1xTHo85VjS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91n3yuXEvsS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> Since im under a medical treatment, the dr. wants me to eliminate all stress in my life and also want me to learn to meditate to unwind. I tried but my mind kept wander so i did a little research about relaxation techniques and found adult coloring. I read somewhere that coloring can be as effective as meditation so i took on it.
I started collecting color pencils, i wants to have all sort of colors in manh shades so i can blend them. However, with color pencils, blending is a bit too hard for me, so i look into watercolor pencils and found these during a promotion.
These watercolor pencils came in a beautiful professional looking metal box with slot for each pencil, the pencils are super soft with vivid color. They range from black to manu dofferent shades of color bring a wide variety to choose from. I can go from dull, dark color to a bright fun vibrant choices. The pencils are triangle shapes, so they took me sometimes to get use to holding them. The only down side is the brush, its quality is bad, the bristles fall off and smear all over the color. However, it didn't affect me that much since i use my professional brushes with different head to fulfill my coloring purposes.
All in all, i am really happy with this professional watercolor pencils set, not only it help me to creat beautiful vibrant colored artwork but also help ke to creat little art work for my son to color with just a brush and water.
I got this set at a discounted price for reviewing purpose and this is my honest and unbiased review | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great shrink paper. This is our second purchase of this grafix shrink paper and it has worked great for toddler approved shrink projects. We use with sharpie markers, cut into shapes, and then bake. We have found that gently rounded edges do better in the oven. Our current method is to bake at 250 degrees for 5- 8 minutes. If it starts to curl, give it a minute as it may flatten back out, but if it curls enough so that the edges touch, then you are stuck with a rolled up item unless you straighten immediately after taking out of the oven. Even then, you may have ripples in the end project.
My only issue is that I haven't found a way to seal in the ink. If regularly handled (keychain) then the ink rubs off pretty quickly. I tried clear nail polish, but that just smeared, so still looking for a better solution. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Wished it was bigger but perfect for travel. First of all, I would suggest you not buy this through Amazon. Get it directly through Jerry's Artarama. I did, and got it for less. I got it on sale for $11.00 plus $8.00 shipping, but is still cheaper than Amazon, and if you buy it in a store (not online) it will cost you more. Plus, you get it mailed to your house which is even easier. Especially in the winter if you live in a place with snow and ice like me! The shipping is like gas money so who cares.
I had heard a lot about this palett and for quite some time of pondering, I finally decided to give it a shot. I'm so glad I did! I'm very happy with it! Before ordering, I had a pretty good idea about the size, and yes, it is not the size I had hoped for. I wish it was a little bigger. Maybe 2 or 3 inches. It's a great product and wish the company could design one larger, so you can have a larger center area for mixing your colors. At least they give you the underside of the lid for an extra mixing area, and that's a real nice feature...like a bonus! It's like getting two paletts in one, so maybe thats why they don't make it larger? I guess then it doesn't matter. Also I find the separated wells a little small, which may make it difficult to clean. I also wish it could be made with fewer wells but larger in size. Not only would they be easier to clean, but also more room to place down your paint colors.
This is made mostly for acrylics since you can easily peel the paint off once it has dried. You can also use this for oils too. I am mostly an oil painter, and when I left my oils to dry completely on it, I was surprised that with a little effort the paint would scratch off with my finger nail! And some turps or mineral sprits makes it even easier. The stuff doesn't damage the pallet. Even I had some thicker layers of oil paint and even those scratched off. I must say easier than scraping hard, dried, stuck-on paint on my glass palett with a razor blade. It is true that oil paint is definately easier to remove when wet by simply wiping it off. Try not to expose it to the air and let it dry on your palett. I mix my colors with a metal palett knife and I must warn you that you may leave light scratches on the palett surface. Maybe it's better to use a plastic one? I have a few light scratches on mine, from the palett knife :(
Even though this palett is smaller than I wished, however it's a great size to just store away used paint, or travel with. You don't have to worry about a messy clean up. Worry about that later when you get home. Just simply put the lid back on and you're on your way! Don't have to worry either about getting paint on anything. And it shouldn't open if it accidentally falls. It closes shut pretty well and tight by four snap closures on all sides. When I'm done painting, I put the lid on and pop it in the freezer. My left-over paint stays wet for a few days or more, at least until I start painting again. I don't know how long the paint stays wet inside without putting it in the freezer or fridge, I haven't tried it yet. I would still suggest you put in somewhere cold if you have access to a fridge or freezer, it's still more reliable. I go on fishing trips often with my husband and we usually rent a cabin that comes with a fridge and freezer. I don't fish so I take all my painting supplies with me and paint outdoors sometimes. I just put this palett in the freezer when I'm done. Just need to remember to take it out of the freezer when we leave for home! I would cry if I left such a wonderful palett behind! It's like a good friend! I think it does close air-tight. I hope so, so I need to experiment it by leaving it outside the freezer. Oh, and the plastic palett does not crack from the cold temps, which is wonderful! All I get is nice, wet paint ready to use again! Also saves you money on buying paint...no waste! I love the convenience of it, it's easy to use, and compact size for travel. Usually you paint on smaller canvases when in the field or travel, so this palett is a nice size for that. For a small or medium sized canvas will be just fine.
The neutral gray color is great. I think it's better than white. You know exactly what the color will appear on your painting. I also have the Mijello XL elipse palett in white, and wish that it comes with a cover. That would be great, but it doesn't. the nice finger/thumb hole is great though. I still like this palett much more because of the cover on it. Gray is better than white I think. I would suggest you pay a few dollars more and get this one over the elipse. Especially if you don't like to clean your palett often, store left-over paint, and like something for travel. This palett is easier to clean oils than any other palett I've tried, and acrylics is a breeze! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice Clean Transfer Lines, can be erased on painted canvas! . This white transfer paper comes in a 12 foot roll, kind of like wax baking paper. I use it to transfer sketches and drawings on to painted canvases.
It can be reused multiple times, you simple cut it to the length you need.
I use a Fiskers Embossing Stylus that I bought off of Amazon to trace with so that I don't damage the original sketch. However you can use any blunt tip stylus or even a pencil.
If the image or pattern you are tracing is lager that the transfer paper, tape the top of the image down (leave the bottom loose so it can be lifted) and slide the transfer paper over to the next section to finish tracing.
Each piece you cut can be used multiple times so don't just through it away.
I have found that when you use this on a painted canvas it can easily be removed with a kneaded eraser. However the lines don't need to be erased once you have your image traced. You can paint right over them and it will be fine.
I included a few pictures as an example of transferring something onto a painted canvas. Also showing the stylus I used, and how well the kneaded eraser works with removing the lines. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It Works for Me. I bought this to replace the 40-year-old Badger airbrush that I had been nursing along for far too long. I loved that Badger and I was afraid that the newer units might not be as good as the old, tried-and-true airbrushes, but was I pleasantly surprised. My first project was to spray an ultra-thin two-part epoxy finish on some metal parts. The finish was supposed to be glossy but I had my doubts because something this inexpensive is usually not of the same quality as the high-dollar equipment of years gone by. However, I was very happy with the finish -- it was as smooth as glass. I've done two more projects since then and they were not only perfect, but a easier than with my ancient Badger. This is a good tool for me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Easy to use without parental assistance. My daughter received a MAMBI scrapbook box kit from my scrapbooking friend (I am not into scrapbooking) for her birthday when she was only 6 years old. She chose the pictures she wanted from my iPhoto library and I printed out a "contact sheet" from my print options. She took the kit to her room and came out a couple of hours later with the completed product. She was able to mount the photos, write captions and decorate each page using only a glue stick and the items in the kit. I was amazed when she presented her final result. It is now a treasured keepsake of hers (and mine) and I order her a new kit each year. Her comment on the above purchase ordered this year was, "They've come a long way in a couple of years! Now there are stickers and I don't have to punch out the paper pieces and glue them individually." Two years later as an 8 year old she is still delighted with this product. Her 11 year old sister is so impressed with how nicely they turn out that she has asked for one for herself. I hope MAMBI keeps rolling out this box kit for years to come! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Wonderful pens. The pens work beautifully. I suspect the person who was disappointed did not prime them properly. The ink flows to the nib by gravity and only requires that you push it once or twice and then be patient until the ink flows to the nib. This can take three or four minutes. Also be sure once you have removed the black ring on the pen, throw it away, do not replace it. Replacing it will make your pens leak. Store your pens with the brush UP. Again they feed by gravity flow and if you leave them brush down the ink will leak out. Hope this is helpful to anyone considering buying them. The very pointed brush makes it so easy to get into tiny little corners of what ever you are coloring. I am mildly disappointed that they don't look as metallic as I assumed they would be after watching a u tube demo. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not the best Shapiro. I've enjoyed the three other B.A. Shapiro novels I've read very much (especially "The Art Forger"), but "Safe Room" seems weak on several counts. I was reading the Kindle version and found several typos that it's hard to believe would appear in a well-edited publication. More concerning was the failure to signal shifts in point of view from the first-person-narrator (Lee) to the third-person POV of another character. Usually a space break announces such a shift, but not here. And more importantly, the plot seems very contrived with ghostly goings-on not driven by anything but plot contrivance. The passages of journal entries by a Civil War era resident of the family home tempt the reader to scan quickly through them. So, if you are looking for a good B.A. Shapiro, go quickly past "The Safe Room." | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I am really glad I bought these pencils. If, like I do, you collect colored pencils of every brand in order to have the widest variety of colors (from dark to light), then this is a nice set to add to your supplies.
I used them all to do a picture and only one tip broke off just as I was finishing it (it was the lightest yellow and I was bearing down too hard.) These pencils are sturdy and they draw smoothly, almost like velvet, without leaving a mess.
If you are only going to buy one set of colored pencils, I would recommend a different brand with a wider range of colors and values. Some of these colors are too alike, and that is a waste. Also, it is deficient in certain colors like the browns. There is a bright red but not a deep red. There are some very dark colors, but there is a lack of some in the lighter values. I found that part way through the picture I was drawing, I put these aside and started using a different set. Then, I went back to these again. So, they are fun to use and nice and rich, but there is just not enough of the rainbow there. But I really am glad I have this set. I really do like them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Just not what they used to be. Just not what they used to be. Seems the longer these ratchet blades are on the market, the less (and worse) they cut. I'm an avid papercrafter and these blades just seem to dull so fast anymore. I've had my Silhouette Cameo 2 for a few years now, and I do believe that ratchet blades lasted longer back when I first bought the machine than they do now. Even with buying them on Amazon's Subscribe and Save making them far cheaper than purchasing elsewhere! Example, for Mother's day I did 2 fairly involved papercrafting projects. The first one used 9 sheets of 12x12 80lb cardstock, 3 sheets of 12x12 patterned paper and about a 1/4 of sheet of 8.5x11 100lb cardstock... and that killed 2 of these ratchet blades! Doesn't seem like an inordinate amount of cutting, if you ask me. Anyway, I decided to try one of the Silhouette Premium Blades (purchased here on Amazon Prime). The reviews were all over the place but I decided to buy it. We'll, if the next one I order performs like this one, I'll be switching to the premium blades exclusively. The premium blade has cut 11.5 sheets of 12x12 80lb cardstock, 5 sheets of 12x12 patterned paper, 5 sheets of 29lb 8.5x11 vellum and 7 sheets of 12x12 Glitter cardstock (not the smooth, thin style... we're talking the rough, like sandpaper glitter cardstock - the paper studio to be exact!!) and it's still cutting beautifully! I still have 2 Ratchet Blades that I will use, but not going to hold my breath on how long they'll last. As far as I'm concerned, go with the Premium Blade... the Ratchet blades will just be back-ups incase for some reason I can't get my hands on a Premium blade! Should something change in the future about the quality of the Ratchet Blade, I'll be sure to update this review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fun in a Box. Whats not to love? The whiteboard and chalk board both work wonderfully. The tabletop easel stays put with rubber feet. This is important when both sides of the easel are in use. My grandchildren ages 2 to 11 love creating their works of art with it. The art supplies work well enough for childrens art works. This provides lots of fun even for adults. It comes with a carrying case to keep everything in one place for the next time it is to be used. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Faber-Castell-Tabletop-Art-Studio-Wooden-Easel-with-Art-Supplies-for-Kids/dp/B0721NRX1H/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Faber-Castell Tabletop Art Studio - Wooden Easel with Art Supplies for Kids</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great with minor flaws. I was sent a set of these markers to test in exchange for a review. All opinions stated are my own and are based on my personal perception.
These markers are hard get started. Don't give up. I nearly threw them away out of frustration. The directions for first use are to push the tip in to release it, then to shake vigorously. Then, hold upside down and press the tip in until product comes out. It took me around 2 minutes to figure out how to get them to begin working.
The markers require a damp cloth to remove. Be sure you are using them in a place where you will have a damp cloth available or you will be stuck with the writing. These markers are not your typical dry erase markers that erase with (imagine!) a dry eraser. They wipe off very easily with a damp paper towel.
What I did not like about these markers is easy to note. First, the time required to start them the first time was annoying but once they began writing, the writing was smooth.
I dislike that they take a few seconds to dry. I smeared my first line of writing as a result of the drying time. The white goes on in a thick layer that is not an instant dry. It took 5-10 seconds to dry.
They are easy to use once they are started. The white is clear and easily seen on dark backgrounds. It blends in on white backgrounds, obviously, so be aware of this if you intend to use them for a meeting. White "ink", white background are a bad idea. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Wow! Works perfectly and lasts. This works very well to make no-slip socks. It was impossible to find ready-made no-slip socks that would not aggravate my step-father's foot and ankle edema since they all have bands at the top or are just too narrow. After I found good medical socks with no band, I applied this liquid in a dot pattern across the bottom of the socks (after inserting a slipper into each one to expand the fabric) and it worked perfectly! I cut the opening of the tube a bit larger than needed so my dots were larger than i had planned, but no problem. Just know that the liquid in the bottle is not very thick when being applied, so cut the opening accordingly. The socks I used were a cotton blend.
Note - it takes several hours to dry. Be sure to put the socks in a place where they will not be brushed against. I accidentally rubbed against them with my sleeve and I haven't been able to get the product out of that shirt. Which is actually good, since it indicates that the product will stay on the socks. I have washed and dried the socks; the dots stayed put and did not harden or smear. I didn't dry the sock with as much heat as I would normally, just as a precaution.
It did take a little longer to get this product that some others but it was worth the wait. It is shipped from Europe. Highly recommend! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great pencils, but the tray in the metal case needs a little work. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Premium-Colored-Pencils-SET-OF-72-Soft-Core-Lead-Ultra-Smooth-in-72-Individual-Colors-No-Duplicates-in-a-Beautiful-Tin-Case-Pre-Sharpened-Highest-Quality-Perfect-for-Artists-Beginners/dp/B01EB41UHW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Premium Colored Pencils (SET OF 72) Soft Core Lead Ultra Smooth in 72 Individual Colors (No Duplicates) in a Beautiful Tin Case - Pre-Sharpened - Highest Quality - Perfect for Artists & Beginners</a>The pencils are excellent. Nice soft lead, which means this old lady is very happy, I have a lot of problems with my hands but wanted to do something when i am just sitting. These pencils are easy to use and the colors are as vibrant as they look. Light yellows do show up on the paper. The metal case opens easy but it's length means your table has to be really cleared of anything else, more or less, when you use it. Since I live alone, having an uncluttered kitchen table is just about impossible., I always have something in the works and no one to answer to if they saw it. My only complaint is the tray. They tried but it is hard to pick up. It has 2 slots on each side which are finger grips but it is so smooth it is hard to use. They tray is made of very thin plastic type which is going to break easily. I decided to buy a pencil case which for me was easier to use. Maybe it is because I am an old lady but I had to struggle to pick up the tray. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
HUGE chalk markers for HUGE fun. <div id="video-block-RHKAU0CHXUFL6" 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/E1Uz%2Ba7wMhS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/714RykKRvLS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> OMG these markers are HUGE! Love'em!!! I was amazed when I got these and I can not wait to show my grand daughter. She is going to be so excited to try these chalk makers out. So I tried these markers out. They have a reversible tip, chisel and bullet. When you first go to use them, you will need to put a little work in to getting the color to the front, BUT don't over shake and make sure you have a secure cap or you will be sorry, the liquid will go flying and that will not be a fun thing to clean up. After you have gotten the color close to the top, you can dab the tip on a piece of cardboard. At least that is what I do.
These would be great for use on restaurant menu boards, crafts, back of your vehicle window to support your local sport team. Planning a wedding? you can write a little poem or saying on vinyl table tops, or write bride and groom on wine glasses. There is so much to do, you just have to use your imagination.
I received this product at a discount for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Worked for my project. I purchased 3 bottles of green dye (only used 2) to try and dye my patio umbrella. I had paid well over $100.00 for my umbrella several years ago and it was in perfect shape with the exception of the dark green fading to almost white. Put on old clothes, took the umbrella down and opened it up in the back yard. I had boiled water in an aluminum pot and brought it outside. Added the two bottles of dye and stirred along with a little dish liquid soap and salt. Put on rubber gloved and used a big paint brush and started painting the dye on. I let the top dry and turned it upside down and did the bottom. After it all dried I rinsed with the hose until the water was clear. Put the umbrella back up and it looks new. Very satisfied with how it looks and saving so much money. I am 74 years old and have used Rit Dye for many projects over the years.. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Awesome product. Wow, something to make shaker cards quick and easy! I love that I can use it to make any shape I want and that it adds a very small amount of bulk to the card and envelope. What used to be a pain-in-the tush for making AND mailing is now simple and easy to do. I watched a couple of videos I found on You-Tube for exactly how to use it and/or to obtain some 'tips' and that really helped, also. I no longer scrapbook, but if I did, this would also be fun and handy. Note: the metal gets very hot (like a glue gun) and can burn easily. Keep away from kids. Let it cool completely before storing. It does take about 8 to 10 minutes to heat up, but during that time you can be getting your project ready! The only negative I would have would be that the pocket full of shaker stuff (glitter, beads, etc.) is "flat" so it doesn't shake as easy as the normal shaker card you make using foam tape. Still, for the benefits, I think that's only a very minor flaw. As an experiment, the next time I might try to blow a little bit of air into the pocket (maybe use a small straw like a coffee stirrer) before it seals to see what happens. Highly recommend and for the price, creativity, convenience, and less bulk, it's well worth it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great student and beginner set. Very convenient set. The pencils and case work well together. This is a great set for someone who wants more than kids pencils but doesn't want to spend a lot of money. All of the pieces fit in the case so great to pop in a bag with a book for travel. Everything straps in securely so nothing gets lost.
The pencils have bright colors and lay down color fairly well. They are not as soft as oil based pencils but layer will. They don't blend as well as some top of the line pencils, but for the cost they work remarkably well. I am by no means a professional artist, but instead color for relaxation. For this purpose these pencils work well and provide a good color selection for the price. I was pleased to see 5 different shades of green. So many of the best-selling books have leaves and trees. This makes a variety of nature colors important.
I love the case. It packs everything including a sharpener and eraser in one roll about 3 inches in diameter and 8 inches long. I throw this in my tote bag and have supplies where ever I go. Also, I don't worry about sharing these, they hold a point well and don't break when sharpened. Again I thoroughly recommend these for students and casual colorists. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
What an Excellent Idea for Scrapbooking. First of all, the best part of these folders is that they are not only sturdy, but cleverly designed to have a bit of a square bottom at the fold - to allow room for the project inside. (That way you don't get the "V" shape that happens when folders are overfilled.) The one my sister in law made had at least 16 sheets of paper inside it in a mini-book type format, and it didn't bulge out at all. You'll be surprised at how much you'll be able to fit into one.
Used some Glimmer Mists on these to color them in - it worked so beautifully! Makes them very versatile - can match any theme, any color, and you can use Glimmer Mist. :)
I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with these! Excited to use mine for vacation pictures and holidays. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Buy this brush set. If you are looking for a great deal on artists brushes, you will not go wrong with this selection. I have painted in all mediums for forty years and this is an excellent assortment of brushes. I prefer to paint in water soluble oil paints, which make this set of brushes even handier, because they all work for painting in water soluble oils. These are not the finest brushes on the market. These brushes are a great quality set, at an excellent price. I don't think I can find a better deal any where else.
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Not an artist. This is a good product and although the instructions could be better, you can find the actual painting being done on youtube as the instructions inside are not for what is contained. All that aside, it is worth the money if you want to be reassured that you cannot paint, draw or even smear the paint around like you are shown. I can't even draw a deep breath but I was confident that this would make me an artist, it looked so simple. I was wrong. Not only can I not draw a straight line, or a deep breath but I can't paint either. It's a lonely little planet where I live. My trees, clouds and streams have no little friends to keep them company. Oh, well; stuff like this keep me humble. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not Quite What I Expected. Hmmmmmmm... I have real mixed feelings about these brushes. Overall, they arrived safely and were in fantastic shape. Packed well for shipping. BUT when I went to use the Flat brushes in the set I had to spend about 10 minutes cleaning ALL of them to get this clear gunky residue out of the bristles. It was sticky and a bit oily. So, I had to use my brush soap to make sure they were genuinely clean before using. None of the other brushes arrived like this. I really feel that when you buy brushes you shouldn't have to scrub them throughly first before using them. Who coats paintbrushes with sticky oily clear goo????? Not quite what I expected.... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A great starter set for a beginner. I started drawing recently and my old crayolas just weren't cutting it anymore. This is my first set of artist pencils, and I'm very pleased with the results.
I didn't want to start out with anything super expensive since I'm still learning, and this set definitely fits the bill. It has a good number of pencils and a good selection of colors for a beginner. I do wish that there were more pinks in the set, but they blend well enough that it's not a deal breaker. The colors are vibrant and they're a lot smoother on the paper than my old crayolas. The leads are strong and they don't break often. When they do break, they sharpen easily and can achieve very sharp points.
I do wish that they sold pencils individually since I've already worn some of them down quite a bit, but they're cheap enough that it's not a big deal. They're definitely a great value for the price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Way too many problems for the price. I got this machine as a gift. I had 3 separate problems with it right out of the box and spent 2 days watching help videos and reading help tips to no avail. My use for this was to cut out my stamped images. The first issue is no matter what I tried the mat wouldn't hold the cardstock in place and the machine could slide the paper all over during cutting and destroy my stamped images. I tried multiple different papers, tapes to hold it in place , cleaning the mat, different blade depths, pressures , etc etc. Then if I did get the cardstock to stay put no matter what I tried the images always had an uneven border. No, calibration didn't help but rather made the results worse. The 3rd problem the machine was leaving black streak marks all across my papers right where the rollers are that feed the paper in and out. For the high price of this machine it should be ready to use right out of the box. I shouldn't have to research help forums, watch videos, contact the manufacturer, or rip my hair out to get results. Sending this back and I don't recommend unless you want to lose your sanity. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
STRONG VIBRANT COLORS. I purchased these liquid chalk markers and am very pleased. There are ten big markers in bright and vibrant colors. These are great for so many things -- windows, mirrors, chalkboard and crafting, etc. they have a chisel and bullet point reversible tip which is great. this double sided feature is like having an entirely second set of markers. As they are wet based they do not have chalk dust like regular chalk would have. Fun to write on glass (say wine glasses) prior to a party and guests then do not get mixed up with which glass is theirs. Also, great for doing the same thing at children's gatherings, but obviously without it being wine glasses. So many uses. Erased well off the whiteboard. Consistent and strong color.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Sad Rainbow. I paint/draw for my own pleasure, so I did not want to spend big bucks for a professional set of markers. I have a 50 marker set by Crayola, wanted more "in-between" shades. One would assume that with 100 markers, every conceivable shade would be included. I felt that this set was lacking in pinks and yellows, also there is no white marker.
Function and longevity is fine. This may be petty, but it would be quite helpful to have the markers numbered or the colors named. To keep them from rolling around, I return them to their rack after use. Very dificult to find a specific marker to re-use if wanted, particulary if it is in a blue/green shade.
Too much money for what's there, stick with Crayola or go for the gold with a Tombow or Prismacolor set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Seems to work pretty well. Let me preface this as I'm a novice airbrush user. I've got an old setup that I use mainly for painting models and doing touch up on full size automobiles. I've got this mounted approximately 6" from my air source (a 1/10hp paasche compressor), and I will say while working in a fairly humid garage I did get a bit of water in my air line about 30min into my first project. It was no where near as bad as running without a moisture trap (I have ruined a many of paint jobs with water spray), but I found it interesting that I got any water at all. I'm going to continue experimenting with this moisture trap and see if I can rectify the problem by moving it further from my source air.
In the mean time I'm giving this 4 stars as it improved my setup over not having it all, but still not perfect as I still had (though much lesser degree) water problems. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Saved my favorite pants. I had an unpleasant experience at a hospital where they thought it'd be a good idea to wipe down chairs with bleach. Unbeknownst to me, I had on my favorite black pants with faux leather on the side and sat in one of said chairs! I got up and had an embarrassing rusty red "spot" outlining every part of my rear and legs that had touched the chair. It was a huge "spot" and I was so mad! I didn't want to toss them, and this dye was so affordable, I decided to give it a try. I underestimated the weight of my pants and only used one packet the first time. It made a noticeable difference, but the spot was still visible. I ordered two more and that did the trick! I saved my favorite pants! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A Little Bleeding But Otherwise Excellent Pens. I am enjoying the MyLifeUnit Fineliner Color Pen Set. First, the array of colors is surprising, with bright, vivid shades that show up well on the paper. Secondly, the fine point is truly FINE at .4mm and makes for the perfect instrument for drawing, tracing, and lettering. Third, the pen tips provide for smooth writing, with no streaks or skipping. Fourth, the slender and sleek frame of the pen makes for a comfortable fit in the hand: I didn't find that my hand tired after several minutes of writing. Finally, the price is unbelievable for this full set of 10 excellent pens, and I would recommend them with one word of caution: bleeding. With even the most normal writing pressure, the pens bleed through average-weight paper. In my experience, writing on standard tablets, binder paper, etc. leaves very legible shadows on the reverse side of the paper. I solve this problem by not planning to write on both sides of my paper, and suggest that other buyers plan similarly or plan to purchase stationery that is a bit heavier in weight than standard writing paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Take a second look before purchasing. So far unhappy with it! To die cut anything U have to put the dies in sides of machine to get any kind of results. I thought that the rollers were solid and would not bend. Why have such a large surface if U can not use the whole surface. I found a sight that indicated that the machine will not cut in the middle after it gets older - but this is a brand new machine - feel like I purchased junk! I have only used it a two times and Im already cutting and embossing into the plates and not getting it to cut or emboss fully. I have used the cuddle bug before this one and was extremely happy with the way it cutbut wanted a larger surface for larger embossing folders and for larger dies. Also can not cut through pop cans like the cuddle bug. Not only that but it is hard to get the right tension without going through the machine various times - your arm can get tired after awhile. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful coloring pencils. This set includes 60 different colored pencils that come in a nice storage tin. After using these polychromos a bit I completely fell in love. I mostly just use prismacolor's, which I absolutely love, but these have replaced them as my #1. The led isn't soft like the prisma's, but these color very nicely and I don't have to worry about the led breaking. Another benefit is that they sharpen easily unlike the prisma's. I love that these colored pencils can be sharpened to a very sharp point. That makes it very nice for getting all of those small details colored nicely. I like using the polychromos for small areas and details and prefer my prisma's for larger areas. Both of the sets work nicely together to create beautiful pictures. After getting this set of polychromos I will absolutely be eagerly saving up for an even larger set! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Layer chip board books - set of three. These little books are great. Very nicely made (and thick chipboard), also has plenty of pages to make a very cute kids book. Awesome price for three books, can't get this deal on these anywhere else.
The only issue I had is not product related but wanted to mention it. Amazon sent me the incorrect amount. There is suppose to be 3 books (packaged individually by manufacturer). Amazon sent me only one book, I sent an email to customer service. They sent another package and it contained only one book again. I had to send a 3rd email and the last package had one book as well. So if you order, there is one book in the manufacturer package. You need to make sure you get 3 of them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Paint your world with high quality detail brushes. If you're a professional artist or just a casual painter want high quality tools of the trade, then you should truly consider these fantastic detail brushes from Magic Touches. There are a wide variety of sizes and types included at an extremely reasonable price. Don't be set back by the price. You are getting ten red sable hair brushes. Red sable is used by many professional painters like myself because they hold oils well, stay together and don't fall apart. Most brushes like this are sold separately for $15-30. The entire kit comes in a nice pack that fits easily into most easel drawers or back packs. Highly recommended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Case is beautiful and good color selection. I have a huge addiction to coloring supplies. I have become a bit of a "collector" and I especially love supplies that come in tins. I have a few sets of the regular Marco Raffine so I was actually excited to give these a try. I would say they aren't my favorite pencils. The lead is soft, which I expected. But the color lay down for me was very light and there was a lot of white from the page showing through. I understand that layering is very popular in adult coloring, but with the quality of regular Raffine pencils and the fact these were more expensive, I expected them to be better. They aren't in my opinion. There was a decent selection of colors in the 48 count set though. The tin they come in is extremely nice and while I don't love the pencils I do love the case!
I received this item at a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice, with good variety of charcoal and graphite pencils. This Pro Art set of 8 graphite pencils, 3 charcoal pencils,1 sketch stick, two charcoal sticks, 1 pencil shapener, 1 charcoal sharpener,and two erasers is all you need for drawing! The sketch pencils are 8B, 6B, 4B and 2B, HB, F, H and 2H. The sketch stick is a 6B, and the charcoal sticks are 6B, 4B and 2B. The charcoal sticks are a medium and a soft.
This would make a really nice gift for any sketch or charcoal artist in your family. It contains all you really need for the beginning to intermediate artist, except the paper. The two pigments: charcoal and graphite are popularly used for black sketching. Of course, this is not a colored or pastel pencil set so if you want to add color you will need another set. But these pencils are quite sufficient with a variety of hardness and color. And I like that it comes with the charcoal sticks (used for bigger areas and filling in.) There are a few pencils that are not in here you might want when you get a bit better at the art, but for most purposes, these will suffice. Most seasoned artists will usually buy individual pencils because they have developed a idea of which ones they use most often. But again, these are nice, are a good variety, and is a good gift set for the artist in you (or someone you know.) Disclaimer: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
She is very pleased with it and is considering ordering more. This plastic canvas was ordered for my mother who loves doing it. She is very pleased with it and is considering ordering more. 12 pieces per pack and large sheets. She is making Christmas stars for her tree and they are beautiful. The contents of my review are my own opinions and experiences with the product. I only give ratings that I think the product deserves and I strive to be truthful in my reviews. I hope I have provided enough information in my review so that you can determine whether or not this item will be right for your needs. If you feel this review has been helpful to you, click the Yes button. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great fun - if you never want your bath tub to be white again. Great Crayons if you're a two year old who never knew the tub was white to begin with.
First lets talk about the features. These crayons have an adjustable height to move up the crayon once it's been used. It's great for storing the crayon when not in use, however when you're two year old learns how to adjust it..you're in trouble! He/She will just move the little slider all the way up so the crayon is fully exposed and the it BREAKS and you can't put it back!! Sometimes it will go back but it always falls out.
Next let's talk about the color. For crayons, the color is great - goes on very waxy which is leading us to the next issue!
These crayons WILL NOT remove from your tub walls. I've tried and successfully removed the doodles twice but now there's no going back, my tub looks like a graffiti grave yard of faded designs, doodles and shapes.
So very fun product for a toddler/preschooler - not fun for the adults who miss their white tubs :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fine brush pen. The Sakura pigma brush is a fine brush pen in both senses. The nib is a fine felt brush, that allows you many of the same techniques you can do with a traditional brush and ink, while avoiding the need to clean brushes. The nib is on the fine side, being about 2mm at the base and 6mm long. The black ink dries to an appearance very close to india ink or traditional sumi ink.
The size is the same as a modern pen, and the cap fits tightly enough to avoid drying out. Having carried it around in a backpack, I feel comfortable saying that it is pretty strudy.
As others have mentioned, these pens take a light touch, and expect to trash one or two before you get a feel for it.
Great brush, especially for travel.
E. M. Van Court | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Set for Beginners and Advanced Artist alike. A definite must have in your arsenal of pocket/travel art supplies, as well as in general.
A good quality set for the beginning (as well as more advanced) water colorist that won't break the bank.
I have had my set for over a year and I still absolutely enjoy it for quick sketches. It comes with a water brush, a adjustable palette and two little sponges one the sides to dab off excess paint and can be replaced. Really great price for the quality you get, pigmented for pan paints. They are fairly translucent, but can be painted semi-opaquely with less water and working the paint in the pans. These are great for quick plein air paintings while traveling, hiking or chilling on a bus or train, you only need a bottle water to refill the pen and a cloth to clean the brush tip.
Although it has gotten less use after I got a different watercolor pan set, I still come back to this set for journal sketches and quick plein air studies. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not the same size as BIG SHOT. Does NOT fit 6 inch dies. Ok here's the thing: it's a very versatile machine and you can really learn quite a bit on how to use it, if you go on YouTube. There's a lady named Pat who can teach you tons of neat tricks for the BIG SHOT. But...this is the big KICK. Read on and I'll explain why you need to know the difference.
Lots of information out there, virtually all of it says that BIG KICK and BIG SHOT are the same machine just different color...NOT TRUE! The BIG KICK IS A TINY BIT SMALLER. With the Big Shot being about 1/2" or so bigger, this means that you CANNOT USE 6 inch DIES WITH THIS MACHINE. They want to fit, but just simply don't, just a hair short of fitting actually. And let me tell you, if you want to use this for applique work or sewing, you will want those 6 inch dies because there are plenty of cute ones at that size.
My advice to anyone wanting to buy this would be if you want to be able to use 6" dies, please do yourself a favor and get the Big Shot instead. Thanks to Pat on YouTube, I know you can also use AcuQuilt dies with these machines! There are little tricks such as the multi-purpose platform and using priority mail envelops as a shim so they will fit also. Oh and BTW, you can ALSO use Spellbinders metal dies, with which you can also cut fabric, or paper or whatever. I can't say enough about going on YouTube for this information on what to do with a sizzix machine. You will be amazed!
You can even press bottlecaps or make your own metal embossed ceiling/wall tiles with this thing. My only complaint at all, is that all the larger dies won't work with it. But the Big Shot model takes all the sizes, plus dies from other companies! How awesome is that?
I have used mine to cut fabric and felt and I like it. But just iron on some "heat and bond lite" before you run it through, this way when you are ready you can peel the paper off the back of your shape, iron it onto your project then stitch the edges or finish off however you'd like.
So I'm off to get a Big Shot and I will be selling this one...probably here on Amazon! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Paasche needle rocker assembly for Type V airbrush. Needed a new rocker assembly since the pin which holds the rocker piece itself had fallen out. Product was a great price here on Amazon and arrived in the promised time. The only issue I had was that the threads on the end of the rocker assembly were very rough. I had a hard time getting the knurled locking nut from the original assembly to screw all the way down, and in turn the needle would not stay within the assembly. I took a small wire brush and ran it across the threads of the new assembly and slowly worked the locking nut down, and after several attempts was able to remove the rough spots. Now it screws/unscrews like it should. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Pleasantly surprised. This is a fairly intricate and delicate die. Dies that are intricate can be notoriously difficult to cut cleanly on one pass. When I received this die, I put it through an unfair test...I used it to cut a vinyl coated cover weight specialty stock. The first try, I had backed the stock with Scor Tape. The die cut, but not through to the tape liner as the combination of
materials was too thick for the depth of the die. I tried again without the
tape and it cut beautifully, which was a pleasant surprise. Use this with
"paper leather" (Sizzix product also available through Amazon) and you'll have a very sturdy yet delicate looking embellishment for your next project. Backed with Scor Tape (also on Amazon) before you cut and you'll also have a fuss free, clean looking project without unsightly "glue boogers". | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
brilliant airbrush. The Harder & Steenbeck is truly an amazing piece of equipment. I have been airbrushing for the past 30 odd years and I must admit that this airbrush is the ultimate.
It surpasses every other airbrush I have used in my life as an artist. I have the Paasche turbo AB for fine work, but it very difficult to constantly adjust your line width
and spray. I have put away my Paasche and now enjoy using my Harder & Steenbeck 2 in 1 airbrush. I recommend this airbrush to anyone, seriously interested in
airbrushing who don't want to experience any technical grief. Their innovative accessories are an additional advantage. Great one from Harder & Steenbeck. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Wonderful product. I've been a working artist for many years and don't often buy things like this for myself. I sketch and re-sketch and use graphite paper to duplicate a drawing I want to remake. That has worked fine, but decided to treat myself to this beauty and I'm so glad I did! Another reviewer said to 'buy the largest pad you can get, as you'll be glad you did". I glad I read that review, as I didn't think I needed a 17" x 24" surface, but can't imagine working without it now. The larger surface offers tremendous flexibility of sizes and, although I haven't yet, wouldn't hesitate to use it with a 20"x24" drawing, filling in later the extra 3" of height in the drawing. A great tool and a great gift to myself! It's an indulgence I'm glad I made. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It works, but it takes time and effort and ALOT of layers. I had originally given the item 1 star but changed it to two after I finally got the paint to "glow" heres what I had to do
I had to put several coats on the mask I was using the paint on, baiscally the entire bottle had to be used for the mask to glow, this made it not glow in some spots because the paint could not be applied very evenly (it's not very solid, almost watery) After putting on the entire bottle (5 coats) I was able to see the results after I held the mask up to the light.
When I got up in the middle of the night after having the lights off for awhile I could still see the mask on my workbench where I had placed it. so it can glow but just know that it takes ALOT of the paint to make an item glow. If you are painting numbers or a message on the wall it will probably work but it will take time and effort.
Those things being said here are some other things about it
The bottles in the picture are bigger than the ones I got so pay attention to the size. if I had to say a size I'd say its about half the size of a salt/pepper shaker.
Once the paint is applied it's pretty sticky so I wouldn't advise putting it on something you want to hold (like a cup)
DO NOT PAY THE RIDICULOUS LISTING PRICE IF 49.99 I don't know in what world it would ever cost that much money, to me that seems like a ploy to get you to think "oh this is a really good deal!" This stuff is worth about $15.00 tops, unless they can make it thicker and make the bottles bigger.
In the end it did end up glowing but my negative experience made me give it a low rating | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This Photo Trimmer makes me wish I were *emo*... so I'd have more reasons to cut! Really, it's an absolute joy to cut with this. I bought 3 photo paper trimmers to try: A guillotine, a rotary blade, and this diamond-blade style one.
WINNER:
This is the one I kept. Because of the way it is designed, the blade cuts thoroughly and entirely through the thickness of glossy photo paper, STRAIGHT and COMPLETELY. I found that with thicker papers, I had to use the rotary blade over and over a couple times to make sure it cut all the way through. With this trimmer, it just slices through in ONE PASS. Zero resistance. When I cut paper with the other trimmers, I would flip the photos over and notice that the cuts would be *frayed* on the back. With this Fiskars trimmer, it looks consistent, not zig-zagged.
(The 2 others I bought from costco that I immediately returned upon getting this one:
1) Purple Cows Deluxe 2 In 1 Trimmer
2) Carl 12" Personal Rotary Trimmer, Green Machine)
VERDICT:
It is an absolute joy to cut paper with this one -- in fact I *actively seek* excuses to cut paper now. My girlfriend even offered to take me to my first Emo's-Anonymous meeting, haha! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Difficult for a 5 y.o. First off, be sure to have a Philips screwdriver and 3 AA Batteries. Batteries are NOT included. The light pad is quite simple to use. The problem we ran into was the drawings to trace are all way too complex for a 5 yo. I went to the website but Crayola's entire selection had very little that would be easy for a little one to trace. I thought to get other coloring books but my daughter didn't want to tear the pages out. If you get simple drawings for them to trace, it would probably work very well, but me not knowing that, my daughter got upset and frustrated with what came in the box. I'd like to perserve though because I think that they probably can learn how to draw if they stick with it. Also, they could have easily included a storage compartment on the back. Without that, I fear it will become another toy with a bazillion pieces that get lost. To their credit you can go for free onto the Crayola website and re-print the tracing sheets and you can use plain white paper to draw on. You don't need special tracing paper. Finally, it is a bit hard to see the light when the room is sunny. In the instructions they recommend you save the box it came in to provide shade, but that is obviously lame. That cardboard box will fall apart in short order. It is not really a big problem as it works fine with room lighting. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Corner Protectors will protect Houston's, The Book. Do book corner protectors need a review?
Indeed they do given the new need prompted by the publication of, The Book, by Keith Houston.
The Book is a grand history of books, book making and all things book. It is a five start publication but for its actual construction flaw: The end boards are not cased in, as the term goes, and the raw plied cardboard is exposed to the elements, bumps, and all the incidental contretemps that comes with handling a book.
Therefore, this otherwise beautiful publication will physically disappoint if not protected with book corner protectors.
The application of the corner protectors is easy and actually makes The Book more attractive. The corners are now secure from fraying.
Buy The Book, buy the corner protectors and enjoy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Best set of pencil. There's not much to say about Staedtler's set of pencil except that this was my first set of pencil when I started picking up drawing again. I would definitely buy them again in individual pieces (no need to buy the whole set again after the initial purchase). The only thing is, the "B"s only goes up to 6B so that might be something to consider if you also prefer to go higher in depth such as 8B or even 9B. It also contains "H"s for drafting/light sketches. In majority of the drawings, the range in the set is all you'll ever need. It draws perfectly and feels right in the hands. The tin box that it comes in can come in handy for traveling but it seems like all manufacturers that offers a pencil set all comes in these protective casing anyways so this shouldn't be a deal breaker in any case.
So whether you're in the field of drafting or drawing, there's several pencils in the box that will fit your needs. The pencils that comes in the set are:
Drawing range - 6B, 5B, 4B, 3B, 2B, B,
Drafting or light sketches range - F, HB (mid), H, 2H, 3H, 4H.
I'd definitely recommend this if you're looking for the starter set to which you'll later on build upon. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Addictive properties. I purchased this set because I have the full set of 156 of the 4-in-one Prismacolor markers, and for my projects I only use the "fine" tip end anyway, so what could I lose experimenting with the brush style tips...the answer is apparently my wallet! You can actually get a finer line if you use just the very tip of the brush tip end than if you use the fine end of the marker, if you're so detail inclined. I like coloring Dover coloring books (you're allowed to copy the images onto heavier paper for personal use, so I can color with the markers) as a hobby to relax, so I can't justify Copics, and these make a wonderful "middle ground" for me. The brush tip, applied carefully, is tiny enough to get anywhere I need to color, and it works great on my bigger art projects too. If you also can't quite handle the Copic price tags, but want to check out how a brush tip marker handles, I found these to be a great introduction.
To be fair to the Copics, if you wear out the tip of one of their brush tips, you can buy a replacement and keep on coloring, as well as refill the marker itself when it's low on ink, but for a hobby, that's too much trouble for me, I'll just use the excuse to get a new set and "rehome" the colors that are still good at a youth center or something :-) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Awesome with some problems. I love these. I separated all the diamonds, all packages indicated on the list were included. Includes pink pen tool with 6 piece end, tray, wax and bent tweezers, which are helpful. Also comes with square gems, which I prefer, since they cover the background better. What a great craft idea. Im hooked.
The sticky film on the picture (that the gems stick to) came loose on the corner when trying to pull up the backing. This wasn't too bad because I managed to get it back down however, it turns out to be a symptom of a larger problem, there are multiple creases in the film that simply cannot be straightened out. Im hoping once the gems are placed these creases will be hidden behind them, assuming the sticky film extends fully. Im thinking it may not, given the folds. Ill find out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Heartbroken loyal patron. Guys, I have to be honest; this company just doesn't put out the same quality they used to. I was so excited to receive these, but I can't tell you how let down and disappointed I was to discover that this set blended about as well as your average Crayola marker. When color building, the lightest single stroke and your layered stroke five times over itself with the same color are literally identical.
I've trusted Prismacolor as a company with my finest art supplies for over ten years now. And now that I need to re-order colored pencils as well, it devastates me to know that I'm going to have to seek an alternative. In the meantime, I have a set of markers that I can't do anything with, and a lot of disappointment. I honestly don't mind paying much more expensive prices for my supply sets as long as I'm ensured my professional grade quality I've come to love, and this just isn't it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Hit Or Miss Quality. This was my second time purchasing these canvases. The first time I purchased them they looked beautiful and were the perfect size for the project I was doing. The second time I purchased I needed to fill space in a project and was hoping to get an identical product. The product I received had stains in the corners that almost resembled mold spots and no canvas were stretched tight which left dents in the corners. One of the pieces of wood was so lumpy that it left the canvas stretched unevenly. Unfortunately I'm on a tight timeline and can not send this second batch back. It seems like the quality of these products is hit or miss and I will not be purchasing these canvases again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
We have had them for a month now, with a 2 year old who uses them, and there is no stains/marks so the verdict is they work. These must be good.. there is writing all over things in the house one day.. then the next day it is gone when I get home from work.
That to me, as the employed parent (not the only one who works, but the one that leaves the house) leaves me confident that the items included in this package are truly washable and ultra clean. The boxes in our house, from the many amazon shipments we receive, are always covered in hieroglyphics that my son has scribed and the colors are clear and well pronounced.
I'd continue buying these markers if I was the one that purchase them in the first place... my wife however uses my account. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
not bad, but can be better. Pros: good pallet. The box is nice to keep the markers organized. The size is nice, good for controlling the coloring. Good price.
Cons: some color are too opaque, specially the yellow and red sets. It is hard to do fine details with them, because the point is too wide. As other people commented, it is hard to identify the color because the markers comes without a number or name, so you need to identify them or use a system to avoid further confusion. There is no white marker in this set. Most of the markers don't blend properly, so the number of techniques available with these markers is reduced.
For kids, people who need a cheap option, or for people who is starting doing sketching again with a low budget before jump to the high quality markers. Overall a good buy for the money. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great value. I use this ink for illustrative purposes and when you're on an artist's budget -- this is a great value. 3 oz of ink is quite a bit and this company does not pull the chip-bag-gag of a big container half full of air. The entire bottle is necessary to hold every drop of ink. That being said, be careful opening it. Have paper towels handy.
It works fairly well with brushes as well as fountain pens.
Before use, I'd recommend giving it a vigorous shake as some of the pigment seems to settle after a while making the ink appear more gray than black. Make no mistake, it is very black. Matte finish. Good for scanning
Good for both experienced and beginning ink-users. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
this review is about the brush pens these are great markers. Since I got this as a gift . Dont normally write reviews but with the result and excitement I had with these paints, I decided to write a review and share my thoughts with others. I ordered brush pens and paint kit from the same seller; this review is about the brush pens these are great markers. Since I got this as a gift for someone who loves calligraphy, hopefully these pens are a good gift. I did a few test of my own and did some calligraphy and I like how smooth these pens are. The dual ends, vibrant colors, fine tip should give an overall great experience. I think I am going to make this as a to-give gift for my nieces and nephews. For best results use on 65lb sketchbook paper (PS- water-based markers will ruin weak paper). Also, the tip stays pointed/little stiff and its brush-like/flexible at the bottom when you press harder, making it a lot of fun and gives you wide range in calligraphy. I Found a lot of people compare these to prismacolor markers - but these are completely different - the flow is much faster and the tip is closer to marker than brush, however these can be blended unlike prismacolor. Also for best use, make sure to use the flex tip lightly and not press too hard. This is not a alternative to alcohol markers/copic markers. Great product!<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Brush-Pen-Set-12-Color-Dual-Tip-Markers-Calligraphy-Lettering-Paint-Art-Manga/dp/B01F4MF77E/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Brush Pen Set 12 Color Dual Tip Markers - Calligraphy Lettering Paint Art Manga</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
These are fine to very fine brushes that are wonderful for detailed . The AIT Art Paint Brushes are very finely crafted brushes. The set includes a set of eleven detail brushes. These are fine to very fine brushes that are wonderful for detailed painting. The set includes seven long liner brushes in the following sizes 20/0, 10/0, 5/0, 0, 2, 4, and 6. Three round brushes in the following sizes 10/0, 3/0, and 0. And one flat brush in size 2. The brushes are made from synthetic fibers.. The brushes have wooden handles and are crafted in the United States.
I hand paint the faces on ball jointed dolls. I use these brushes for painting the intricate details of the dolls face like the eyelashes. In the past I would order brushes on eBay from China for this. I would use the fine brushes used in nail art for this. These brushes are so much better and the brushes are made in the United States.
I purchased this set of detail brushes from AIT Products with a promotional discount for my honest review. All of my reviews are my honest opinion regardless of whether or not I received a discount. I am never paid for my reviews nor do I have any affiliation with the seller. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Go, is a time saver. What more can you say, high quality cutting dies and a fabulous system and being able to have seven strips that are perfectly cut.....if you are a quilter, you should have this in your supplies cabinet. Save yourself time, to enjoy the sewing experience instead of back breaking cutting fabric for hours. Who can complain when they have perfectly cut quilt tops to sit down and sew. I don't like to cut, so it's a wonderful solution for me. Everything about the Go, is wonderful!
NOTE: Buy the kit, with the included dies here on Amazon to save yourself lots of money. It's SO worth it and gave me a great start to my die collection. I love using this Go die cutting system, it's so easy. No brainer!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Rhinestones fall off backing making product useless. If you have time to spare and a bottle of adhesive to reglue every rhinestone in place individually, this is for you. I ordered one sheet of every color that this vendor sells, and tried the red first. I cut the first strip, and by the time I got the backing off, half of the rhinestones fell off the backing and on to my craft table, lap, and floor. Each cut got worse and worse, with pieces falling off, and I don't have the time or patience to sit and reglue each "stone" individually. I had to run to a local craft store to buy a different but similar product to finish a project. I hope that the other sheets are not like this. I am going to try another vendor. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect for brush pen/calligraphy lettering. I have recently tried to teach myself calligraphy and it is a very slow process for me. However, I happened to pick up a brush pen from my local hobby store and I was amazed with how much easier I can draw my lettering. That is where these brush pens come into play. I have recently been using them with my water colors to make stunning lettering on envelopes and cards and it couldn't be easier! The brush tips are flexible enough to make nice thick down strokes but firm enough to keep very light and even upstrokes. I saw some youtube reviews showing people filling these with their calligraphy inks to make their lettering - I am tempted to try this, but might want to purchase a completely separate set of brush pens for that! Overall, I love these. There is no leaking when you store the pens with water still in them, I always get the right amount of water when giving it a little squeeze with my water colors, and my lettering has never looked better! I'm sold! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Much Aggravation was Had with This. I sincerely hope you find this review helpful so that you don't have to go through the same crap I did.
Let me start off by saying that I love the sew easy concept, as I will never own a sewing machine (I would break it somehow). It's a great idea and has so many applications.
When I got my sew easy tool from a craft store, I was unaware that the piercing mat has to be purchased also <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/We-R-Memory-Keepers-Piercing-Mat-7-by-12-Inch/dp/B004AGL1UI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">We R Memory Keepers Piercing Mat, 7 by 12-Inch</a>. When I went home and started using the sew easy tool on my self-healing mat, in 10 mins the little plastic spikes on it were worn down and unusable. I went online to see if it was user error or something, and it was. The label on the box for the tool said nothing about a piercing mat, and sure as hell didn't come with instructions. After buying the sew easy piercing mat from Amazon, I went back to the store and exchanged my broken tool for a new one. I really wanted to give it a try. Once the piercing mat came, the sew easy tool works without wearing down the plastic roller things. It's a must have if you're using the tool (literally), and I found the mat works well with a retractable craft pick.
I went to town using the sew easy tool, and it worked! But not good enough. I am doubly glad that I ordered a craft pick <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Tonic-Studios-Tim-Holtz-372-Retractable-Craft-Pick/dp/B0013AKBLY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Tonic Studios Tim Holtz 372 Retractable Craft Pick</a> because now I could FINISH punching the holes that the sew easy tool left indentations on the paper instead of PIERCING THE DAMN PAPER like it's supposed to. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Miracle for oil painting. I've been oil painting for a while, using harmful turpenoid and the Mona Lisa brand paint thinner - carcinogens. I've researched healthier alternatives, and looked into natural oils. Walnut oil looked like the best option - others were infamous for drying too quickly or changing the color of the painting upon drying. I like when my paint doesn't dry too quickly, so I can work with the same paint the next day, blend, and so on.
This oil is PERFECT. It's natural, not harsh, doesn't hurt the environment, and it's a perfect solvent for oil paint. Absolutely lovely. I used to detest oil painting because of the harmful solvents, but this oil is so useful. It smells like walnuts, and it's a bit thicker than turpenoid.
I keep my used oil in a container and let it separate, then a week later use a syringe to take out the clear oil. The mixed up paint at the bottom can be used as a base for future paintings.
I'll definitely be coming back to this oil, I highly recommend it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice sketchbook. Recently purchased one of these sketchbooks for light sketches and concept stuff. I was searching for a sketchbook with 100 pages and this newer brand popped up near the top so I thought I'd try it out. First impressions, the paper quality seems pretty good. I like the fine texture of the paper over the thicker more course paper in most other sketchbooks. I really like the way the paper takes too ink and pencil work which is what I use the most. Doesnt bleed or smear when I use pens or permanent markers. Also, the binding is rigid and keeps everything together well and the hardcover makes for a good drawing surface when Im running around. Overall Im pretty happy with the sketchpad and will probably buy another one down the road! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Spectrum Noir Is Great For Crafters. These are beautiful markers. There is no other alcohol marker like this for the price. Sometimes the numbers don't make sense, and the gradient kind of goes nuts so make sure you do a scribble test first. The ink lays down like butter, and is a dream to do layers with. If you're mostly a crafter or a coloring fanatic you should use these to get the idea of what permanent alcohol markers can do. While they are not the quality of copic markers and you will find things that annoy you about them (I have a loose wobbly nib on one.) they're cheap and great to practice with so you're not wasting India ink on a learning curve. They're better student markers than prismacolor. All art supplies has its place for what you want it for. I always stress this. This will make seamless backgrounds. It will sketch, and blend. The ink is refillable and the nibs replaceable and they do make brush nibs for these guys. The ink refills can be a bit pricey, and sometimes on par with copic if you're looking on amazon, however keep in mind that those refill your pens several times over and can be used for other things. It sadly might be more economical to rebuy the markers than the ink. I've seen a few reviews about them drying out and whatnot. Remember that the caps need to snap into place. For the price, and the quality. The noir pens are a must buy for the novice artist. In its price range as well as it's quality it's more than a fair product and you can always find a use for them in the future. Perhaps, maybe these would be a great hold over while you slowly build up your copic stash. Blick supports them and Blick knows everything. Perhaps, you just craft, and you don't art. Then perhaps with new nibs a set of these will be all you need. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
No complaints what so ever. I've assembled a lot of furniture over the last 50 years and I Can't remember any that went together smoother. The instructions were well drawn diagrams without the usual lousy translated text. All the hardware was neatly compartmentalized & easy to find nothing missing & nothing extra. The metal is of a fairly decent gauge so as to make it pretty sturdy, they could have done a few more welds but it does seem adequate. Some complain about the cross bars... when I first put them up they didn't seem to align, so I tried flipping them over & they lined right up. Maybe I was lucky or maybe they aren't symmetric. I'm not sure i like a glass shelf held on by suction cups over a glass table top, but it seems pretty steady & if it loosens there's always RTV. It's not something a professional artist would want I think, but for my 17 year old budding Escher it's perfect. Well worth the $ | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great selection of colors - smooth and easy to use. I just started using acrylic paints on canvas a few months ago. I have used them before with my crafts painting on glass, fabric and wood but I have never been that talented to try an actual canvas painting but my sister, who is the artist in the family, convinced me to give it a try. I found out even though I am no Van Gogh, I really like painting on canvas. It is relaxing and a great stress reliever.
I really enjoy working with these acrylic paints because they are fast drying and water based. With this set came a range of 12 colors - Titanium White, Lemon Yellow, Vermillion, Crimson, Pale Green, Phthalocyanine Green, Cerulean Blue, Phthalocyanine Blue, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber and Black. The colors are great by themselves but there are so many color options by blending them together. Because these are water based paints, it makes them smooth and they are easy to spread out with the brush.
The only thing I didn't like about this set of paints is I had a hard time getting them open because the tops have the puncture type design and some were hard to puncture.
Overall, this is a great set of paints, great colors and I am having a relaxing and stress- free time using them.
I received this product at a promotional discount in exchange for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good sized sketchbook for Zentangle, without a 'Zentangle' price. It's hard to find a good sized, square shaped sketch book. That's exactly what i needed when i found this. I had just started getting into the art of Zentangle and felt like all the packs and pads and books of paper squares they make and market specifically to Zentangle were over priced. I just don't get why I should pay so much for Zen i suppose. This does the job. It's good quality, hasn't torn or excessively bled through to other sheets and i really like having a spiral bound book oo, so i can just flip over the last page and it lays flat. I do wish there were more color options for the cover but they seem to be color coded by size, what can you do?
All in all I will be ordering this again! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great pen for writing/drawing (mostly drawing) - perfect for journaling. I guess I missed the fine print that said this was shipping from Asia (Thailand). Not a problem, but if you need them right away, you may want to look elsewhere. I sense, though, that these are in high demand and hard to find - at least for now. I think that may be partly because of the Bullet Journal craze, for which they are recommended I am a bit of a pen nut. I wanted these for my own journal/notebook at work. I doodle when I'm thinking, listening, or bored. These are great pens. Well made, solid point - not 'solid' like a roller-ball or ballpoint, but solid because it is made well and works great for quick notes but, especially, for line drawing. I'll go through these pretty quickly as they are among my new favorite writing/drawing instruments. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I used it for looking at negatives last night and it was awesome for that too. I'm so excited by this light table. I need something to see through watercolor paper and layers of colored gum arabic to place digital negatives in the right spot and this thing WORKS SPECTACULARLY for it. Seriously. I'm using thick water color paper. I can see through it, which is what I needed. It lies flat and does not move when I'm pushing things around on it, which is also a bonus. I used it for looking at negatives last night and it was awesome for that too. Only complaint is the power cord is too short for my liking, but that is an easy fix with an extension cord. I'm really happy I found this, it completes my dim and darkroom setup. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
shipped with the bottles leaking. I received the items with three of the bottles leaking and paint all over the inside of the box and other bottles. all of the other lids on the paint bottles were loose as well, hopefully they are not dried out as I have not had the opportunity to use them yet, contemplating on whether or not I should send the entire box back. normally I would have done this immediately, but an accident occurred in the family resulting in loss of time and I need to use the remaining colors to finish this project asap. Hopefully the remaining will work, otherwise I will be returning the whole kit of course. Setting me back even more time and money. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
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