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I got these for free after buying a supposed bad batch of a smaller count. I originally bought the 36 pack of these and left a bad review for them. I was contacted by the seller saying I probably got a bad batch and offered to sent me a new pack free of charge, in fact they upgraded me to a larger pack of 100 pens because they didn't have this one in stock. Upon receiving the new pack of these pens, 4 where broken and leaking into the plastics tube, one leaked out of the tube into the container, I saw the same problems I did with the original pack. I also only had 99 pens in the 100 pack. They also do a HORRIBLE job on black. When you first use them on black, you can barely see them, as they dry they easier to see but they are so dull. I took a picture of the white compared to Sakura Gelly Roll Pen white and difference is dramatic. I stick to my original statement that these are very cheap. They really need to work on their quality control. If you really want great gel pens that aren't streaky, dull, or super watery, save up and buy for another brand that you know releases a good product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
First day, not impressed. I have a Cricut Expression & SCAL2 (which you can no longer purchase from them, but if you have a Cricut & can find it on E-bay or Amazon, GET IT!!!) and the possibilities are endless. I use that more than any of my cartridges. I received the Cameo for my birthday & I don't know if I will bother keeping it. I cannot find any licensed images, such as Disney, for the Cameo. Those are usually the cartridges that I will buy for my Cricut. I was unimpressed by the Silhouette library. So I went to my favorite site for svg files which I use with my Cricut all the time! Well svg is not compatible with the cameo, so strike number 2!!! When I saw how much my husband paid for this thing I feel sick to my stomach!
I have had my Cricut for several years & I don't know how long it will last, I worry that I should keep the cameo as a backup. As of now, I don't think the cameo is worth the cost. I am going to attempt to compare actually cutting quality. I suppose if I make something with the Silhouette Studio that I can somehow transfer it to SCAL2 or Cricut design to make the cut on my Cricut. I will post a follow-up if I can. I don't see a spot to post pics right now, but will try.
BTW, to people that waste money on mats... the VERY awesome & VERY cheap trick is to use a 2 way gluepen on the entire mat. When you let it dry it becomes a temporary bond (dry bond) it should say that right on it. I use CM brand or Zig. I wish I had seen that years ago! Zig makes one with a larger chisel tip that is the easiest to use.
UPDATE (same day) Very disappointed to find that I cannot use the studio file in any other program. I thought I could save it as another file type, but apparently can only save it as .studio type. It is also VERY loud & sounded like it was broken, looking up more info it seems this is normal, wow! It was very annoying to me & I use my cricut at night usually when my daughter is sleeping in the next room, I am worried this wretched noise will wake her. Also, having to take out the entire blade housing to change the blade depth, how annoying. I am so used to my Cricut & I find this thing just annoying to use, limited, more complicated than it should be, I do not like the software either. In SCAL2 you press the scissors icon & then confirm your model type (which is annoying already) but this thing you have to send image to cameo then go through all the stupid settings. I guess you have more control over them, but geez, I don't have time as it is to scrapbook & this thing takes forever just to cut one thing! Of course as I peeled my cut it ripped because the new mat is sticky. I suppose I would be happier if I did not have my Cricut to compare. I read so many reviews where people loved the cameo more than the Cricut, I wonder what the heak they use it for then?!? Because I am NOT seeing what they see!
Another UPDATE, I am going to upgrade to the studio designer so that I can import svg files, makes it worth it. I still feel sick over the cost of this thing. My cricut was way cheaper & I only get cartridges on sale. I haven't had to buy many though because SCAL2 was the best program, It is unfortunate they cannot produce it anymore. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Versatile detailed daisy . I'm really in love with this stamp! I belong to an organization that has as one of its emblems a daisy (or "marguerite"). I love making hand-crafted greetings for fundraisers for this group, so I was very happy with I found this one!
It's not large -- the image size is maybe 1 7/8" x 2 1/4" -- but it's nicely detailed. I've stamped it with Versamark and used white embossing powder on a navy background, then touched the center with gold liquid pearl or Stickles. The effect is stunning! I've also stamped it in black on white cardstock and colored the center with Spectrum Noir markers in yellows. You could even change the variety by using different colors for the petals (fuschia, orange, etc.). So many ways you can use this!
It's typical Hero Arts quality: solid wood block, perfect impressions every time, easy to clean. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Initially disapointed but pleased with final results. I ordered these thinking I could use them in place of purchasing circles with scallops but found that the larger sizes worked better as flowers. The smallest ones look a little more like sprockets or seals. I am just starting my die collection and found them to be a great addition as I did not have any large flowers. Even though I was initially disappointed, I am pleased with this purchase. I have included a few pictures of finished cards to give review readers an idea of what they can look like. (The brown thank you card only uses the next to smallest 'seal' on dark brown paper. The bigger seal was from a seal punch. The two flower cards use all but the biggest and smallest dies from the set and I used a tiny flower punch for the center. All the cards are A2 size.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent board (and easel. I have the quarter sheet and half sheet versions of this product. My comments are applicable to both products. I have used them to work with 140 and 300 pound watercolor paper (Arches, Fabriano) and it works well. It has kept even the lighter sheets perfectly flat, even with very heavy water washes. Mounting and dismounting is very easy, especially compared to removing tape mounting. I routinely leave a piece mounted for weeks as I work out how I plan to finish it. With traditional tape mounting, I have found that removing the tape without damaging the paper is very difficult after these extended periods. This board eliminates this problem.
There are a few negatives; however, in my mind the biggest is the edge of paper is formed into a couple of ridges that would need to be removed (trimmed off) prior to mounting the paper for framing. The only other drawback is that the paint able area is smaller than typically achieved with traditional stretching techniques, as much as 1" less in both directions. Personally, I consider both drawbacks minor when compared to the other benefits these provide.
Another unexpected advantage is the photo mounting plate on the back allows one to combine the board with a photography tripod as an easel. Great for field work, particularly if your already carrying camera equipment! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The Zippered Case is Fantastic: 5 stars The Roll-Up Wrap Is Not As Described: 3 stars. This review is for the US Art Supply Canvas Zippered Pencil Wrap & Holder.
(I tried to leave a review for the US Art Supply Canvas Roll-Up Pencil Wrap & Holder - but it would only take one review - so I have left a review for that case below.)
I bought the US Art Supply Canvas Zippered Pencil Wrap & Holder (when the price was $6.96, $2 cheaper than current price) and that case is fantastic! Everything fits, the case protects the contents, and the design is attractive and functional. If they made one for 48 colored pencils, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
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3 Stars for the US Art Supply Canvas Roll-Up Pencil Wrap & Holder
The description states the measurements as being: "19-3/4" Long when open x 8-5/8" High." This is incorrect!
The measurements for the two roll-up cases I received are: 19-1/4" long when open x 7" high. When you put the pencils in the roll-up case, the pencil ends stick out. Not a great design if you are looking for total protection of your pencils. The only way your pencils are going to fit is after you have sharpened them numerous times, making them small enough to fit within the 7" high design.
I bought the US Art Supply Canvas Zippered Pencil Wrap & Holder (when the price was $6.96, $2 cheaper than current price) and that case is fantastic! Everything fits, the case protects the contents, and the design is attractive and functional.
There are other roll-up cases that I'd recommend over this US Art Supply Canvas Roll-Up Pencil Wrap: Try the Partstock(TM) Canvas Pencil Wrap, 36 (or 48) Pencil Holder colored pencils case Roll Multi-purpose Pouch For School Office Art - This has a protective flap which protects the pencil leads and it is the best pencil roll-up case I've found. Or the less expensive Niji Roll Multi-purpose Pouch (sold as an "Add-on Item") which works fine, but it does not have the protective flap. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good for Beginners. I was going to take a Watercolor class that required us to have our own paints, brushes and paper. With that in mind I purchased this set. The set was as stated and is nice for keeping things in place. However, until I took the class, I did not know that there are two levels of watercolor paints. This kit has the student grade in it. The class required artist grade paint so I had to borrow. Artist grade is a whole different class of paint from what is in this kit. But this case has not been a loss. It is good for practice and gives me the other mediums to try out. I would recommend this set if you are a beginner and just want to give things a try. If you are going to shell out the big bucks to take a good art class, I would suggest that you get a supply list from the artist giving the class and find out what the artist wants you to have. Even my very first piece of watercolor was good enough to frame and I am glad I used the higher grade. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not a very good heat press. This heat press was nothing but issues from the beginning. From start the handle release is hard to pull up but we thought that it was due to the machine being brand new. NO!!! We thought that maybe we just need to use it to loosen it up it is brand new. again NO!! The plate does not heat evenly, so the image sticks to some not all of the shirt, the handle not only is really hard to pull up but its also hot to the touch. we have to use an oven mitt when attempting to press anything. I need to be able to adjust the pressure on some of our garments and simply cannot with this product. We did contact the company but that was no help at all. We are not new to using a heat press. This is our 3rd press so we are very familiar with how to use them. We did purchase the extra warranty so hopefully Amazon will be of some help in this issue because the seller was not. buyer beware. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Gergiev's Walkure: Or why I yawned all the way to a rock surrounded by fire. From the moment it was announced, I have waited enthusiastically upon this release. While I would be the first to admit that Gergiev's Ring cycle, as heard at the ROH, was far from perfect, I have been a dedicated admirer of his Parsifal - also released on the Mariinsky label a few years ago. While that may never replace a number of other recordings that I hold and listen to repeatedly, it was certainly a Parsifal that I had happily added to them - for a number of reasons. One of these being that in Parsifal, Gergiev brings forth something new both from the score and text.
With this in mind, and a cast that included many of the leading performers of Wagner today - Kaufmann, Pape, Stemme, etc - it seemed that this Walkure would be one of the digital recordings of both this and even the last century. However, I am sad to report that it is not the recording either for which I hoped or indeed it could have been.
And the fault? Alas, the blame must lay firmly at the feet of conductor Valery Gergiev. Whereas, with his interpretation of Parsifal he managed to bring many new nuances from Wagner''s score and at the same time produced an "exciting" performance, with much "forward momentum" , here he not only fails to do this but instead produces a performance that would be kindly described as "restrained" and at worse "boring". - something up-to now I had thought impossible with Walkure. And this is not just to do with any restrained "tempos". To use a tirade of cliches, it lacks muscle, energy, excitement; while remaining limp, flaccid (why are terms used by music critics when describing the negative always so "Freudian"?) without any hope of a spark and, to be brutally honest, down-right dull. Even as I type, I am listening to Leb' wohl,. and it is simply "underwhelming", not even to be saved by the usually magnificent Pape. And this is a section of Walkure that I have rarely, if ever before in a recording, found to be so.
The cast work admirably within this structure but not even they can be truly considered to "save" this recording.
It really does sadden me to say so but, despite a "stellar" cast I would find it difficult to recommend this recording to anyone, especially those new to Wagner in particular.
I can only hope that Gergiev may learn from this recording,( although it must be added, many reviewers seemed to have enjoyed it) and he brings more "energy" to the rest of the Ring
Of modern "studio" recordings, despite their various flaws, I would recommend any of the "usual suspects" Although my preferred choice of Ring cycles would have to remain the live Bohm from 1966, from whose strong forward momentum and general "energy" (whether you like the tempos or not is not that relevant) Gergiev could learn much. Parsifal is Parsifal, Walkure is Walkure. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Pretty nice, but sellers need to ship with more care. This is the first ever marker paper I'be ever used. However, there are things that even a newbie such as myself can identify as being problematic.
For one, the marker pad is wrapped in a thin plastic wrapper. When I received mine, the plastic wrapper was broken in one corner, and a number of the pages were bent and creased in that same corner. Not a pleasant sight for any artist.
This marker paper is advertised as being bleedproof. I don't know if that holds true for copics, as I don't own any. But a few (maybe 3 out of 24) of my prismacolor markers did bleed through onto the scrap paper I put underneath the page I was working on. All colors were visible on the opposite side of the page, only a few actually bled onto the page underneath.
One thing I did notice is that the marker stayed wet on the surface of this paper longer than any other paper I've used with marker so far (sketch, printer, and mixed media paper), making it easier to blend colors together. I would purchase again just for the smoothness and blendability of this paper. It really was a joy to use, and I feel you really get to see the true value of your colors when using the right paper. But sellers need to be aware of the possibility for damage when shipping this item and package it more carefully. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Sad, sad, very sad quality. Didn't get my money's worth with these. The lead pushes out way too far. Breaks even with gentle use. The actual barrel and eraser end falls apart in your hand. One top wasn't even screwed on all the way and totally came apart. So sad, I'd be embarrassed to even to make these at the factory but I know people need to eat. Shame on the designer and engineer that made the specs and bought such flimsy parts especially the leads, too. Bright colors!? Must be satire....They are too waxy and annoying. These are a $1 at the $tree and that is even way to much money! Live and learn. I would give negative stars if I could....I really wanted to like these and wanted the leads to be bright instead they are sad pastels and they broke off consistently, but the barrels are bright. Maybe the buyer of the leads got confuse? Buyer beware. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
GREAT AIRBRUSH BUT COULD BE CHEAPER. GREAT AIRBRUSH BUT COULD BE CHEAPER
If you want detail or cover this
airbrush, is your liferaft, brings two sized of needle and noozle, 0.2 fine detail and 0.6 cover, with the fan cap.. Yes a fan pattern like a spay gun.
The only brand with this type of fan cap. 1 or 2 inches, adjust the pressure or viscosity. if you stay way the airbrush over 3 inches the atomization is not good. (just talking about the fan cap the atomozation with the normal noozle and needles are great.)
If you consider this brand over IWATA, Devilbiss or badger.
This airbrush is head to head with Iwata and devilbiss, but the DARG of devilbill, just came with one needle size ever the trigger is great, never comes so close to fine detail like this one (VISION).
Compare with Iwata,
So far i can not tell you if this is better or worse, almost equal, the only thing is this paasche airbrush comes with less pieces and is easier to clean.
IF you are familiarized with Paasche you can set this airbrush cheaper.
OK if you consider to buy the Vision airbrush of Paasche, you have to consider this.
The Talon of Paasche, is the same as the Vision...
The only few different:
1) BESIDE that VISION black chrome plating body over the golden chrome body of the Talon, Talon airbrush and Vision is the same, the only thing is the MAC (Micro adjust Valvule) and the trigger.
You can assemble, Talon and separately purchase 0.2 needle and the fan cap if you want. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works better than I expected. After watching hours of videos on how to make my 80s bathroom current, I decided to give this product a try. First time trying, really easy to use and great results!! I sanded the countertop, gave it a primer coat, let it dry, painted a coat of glossy black and threw on some glitter and let it dry. Mixed the two bottles, equal parts, mixed with a paint stick for 2 minutes. Poured on and spread with a foam brush. I went over it again with a brush like chop chop all over. I tried the bbq lighter to blow the bubbles, but blowing threw the straw was better for me. I baby set the epoxy for a while making sure bubbles and imperfections are nicely set. I love the look and will venture on upgrading my master bathroom soon! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great idea and fun but doesn't show up too well on the window. I love the crayola washable crayons and these seemed a neater option. And they are. They are nice markers and not as messy as the crayons (which wassh off so not a big deal) but they don't show up well on the window making them a lot less fun. They are almost transparent and you have to try sifferent angles to see the color for certain colors. I bought these as a gift for someone but decided to try them first. I'm glad I did! I decided to buy the crayons to gift instead as they are vibrant and shownup well. The markers really aren't so bad alone. But when you know what the crayons look like they just don't compare | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Different, but they work well. Things you will want to know first:
1. These stamps are actually red-orange in color rather than the clear shown. However, I didn't have a problem seeing through the color to position the stamp on the paper. If you use a lot of red-orange ink or light-on-light color designs, it might be an issue.
2. They are not "separate stamps" when you get them. You will have to cut them apart yourself.
3. You will also need to clean them before first using them. The stamp side comes covered with talcum powder to keep them from sticking to the backing paper.
4. If you are not already familiar with clear stamps, be aware that they are meant to be used with a clear mounting block, sold separately.
Other things to comment on:
Since these were coming from New Zealand to the US, I had expected a long shipping time, but was pleasantly surprised when I received them within a week.
I particularly like the collection of "Happy Birthday" in different fonts, which I could not find available anywhere in the US.
I would suggest cutting the words "Happy" and "Birthday" apart as well, allowing you more options for arrangement, such as two lines centered, two lines flush right, or "Happy" at the top and "Birthday" at the bottom of a picture. You can even mix and match fonts that way, as well.
After a few test impressions, the stamps make good images. I will enjoy using this set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love it, hate it. Three stars are my frustration rating. It could be a one or five just as easily. I have a 24 count box of pencils I bought from Michaels but I wanted more color choices and a little more vibrancy, so I bought these. Pro: the color choice is good, lays down very smooth, and looks great. Cons: They sharpen well (I use an electric sharpener). BUT, they need sharpening in about 10 minutes! At this rate they will be stubs in no time! They also leave a residue that is annoying. That may just be my technique or lack thereof. My last complaint I find really annoying is there is no color name or number on the pencils. I often have two or more pages I'm working on at the same time and it may be three weeks before I get back to a page. It's not easy to remember between two blues or two purples which one I was using. Such an easy fix! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Stippling Metal on the Curio. Lots of the reviews on here give you great info on the machine and the embossing feature, so I am just going to tell you about my experience with stippling on metal.
I got the Curio mainly to etch and stipple metal. It has taken over a month for me to get my hands on the stippling tool. It wasn't released till a couple of weeks ago and then was only available from west coast warehouse, so I had to have my sister order it and then when she got it, she mailed it to me. I was very surprised that the Curio has been out so long, but not all the accessories available.
Moving on to the actual stippling, it took me awhile to figure out how to use the software. There is not much on the Internet that teaches how to use this feature. I did finally figure it out and with trial and error was able to stipple a cut owl. For the fun of it, I then wanted to see how it would handle stippling a picture. Not a good idea. Over 2 hours later I had a sheet of dots that you could barely see anything in. The back had a bit of picture on it. I highly recommend you stick with letters, shapes, and simple clip art when stippling on metal. I have attached pics of the owl and the picture as it looked in the software, and how it looks on the metal.
I used Silhouettes stippling metal sheets for both projects.
I really love the owl and can't wait to do more stippling. I plan on making some personalized metal sheets, and then taking them to small wood crates as Christmas gifts. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love these pens. I was a graphic artist for many years and started using these pens even before that, from college on. They work as well for mechanical drawing as they do for product illustration. I use them now mostly for freehand drawing. My favorite nibs, are the 0, 00, and the 000. The 00 is my base and I use the other two mostly for emphasis and/or subtle nuances. I've been using Koh-i-noor for over 40 years and whenever I try another make, I always find myself coming back to these. I guess they feel really good in the hand, they're always dependable, and if they ever drip, I'm almost always at fault because I haven't kept my pen properly maintained. These are my favorite pen-and-ink drawing instruments, by far.
Also, anyone owning these pens NEEDS to have an ultrasonic cleaner for general maintenance. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
ARRIVES BROKEN EACH TIME: DO NOT ORDER. I have now had 4 of these easels arrive to me. EACH ONE OF THEM ARRIVED BROKEN. The plastic parts that allow the legs to expand and hold them in place arrive broken. I initially ordered 2, as we needed to use them on an international trip. I didn't open them until the day before we left, and it was too late to do anything about it, so we just used tape to hold the legs and be able to use the easel. Not too classy, but it worked. So, instead of returning them for a refund, I decided to give the product/seller another chance, and ordered (2) replacements for the 2 broken easels. I only had a few days' turnaround at home before the second international trip on which I needed to use them. Both replacement easels also arrived BROKEN. Same plastic parts were broken. Again used tape to hold up the legs on the trip. Very inconvenient and very unprofessional-looking. Unfortunately, I have just returned from this trip yesterday, and discover that my 30 day window of opportunity for a return has already passed. I'm sad that I had very poor Internet connectivity while I was in Vanuatu these past weeks and didn't use the precious bandwidth to initiate my return while there... but this is ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS. This product has now arrived to me BROKEN 4 times, and I'm now unable to request a refund. This is rotten. DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Raggedy threads make for difficult tops . This is a really nice assortment of really pretty colors. The "Halo" shades are absolutely beautiful - sort of a duochrome effect. *Make sure to shake these colors up well before using, to evenly disperse the gold reflect pigment.*
Some of the threads on my bottles are raggedy. (Actually, 3 of the 9 bottles had janky threads - so 1/3 of this pack.) This makes screwing the tops on and off a bit of a pain. For those who have arthritic hands, it will be troublesome. I honestly expected better from Jacquard for the price. I had to take an Exacto knife to these edges to clean the excess bits of plastic off, which helped the tops go on and off a wee bit easier. If you already have a good selection of acrylic paints, it may be more cost effective to just buy a pearl additive and mix your own. :) Even better if you have Gold Mica for the reflects.
Another thing to consider, is these paints want to bead up, considerably. I just use these on my nail art, so I can work around it, but on a canvas they will most likely need Acrylic flow.
All in all, for my (small) uses, these will work fine. I just wish there was consistent quality control on the bottles Jacquard uses. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Chalk Pen - Found Dozens of Uses for It. I love this little pen! I got it to label my herb garden and to help organize my kitchen and crafting space. It is a small pen but I've done several projects and still have plenty of ink to do more. I find that most pens have about the same amount of ink, this one just doesn't have all the extra (wasteful) plastic like a longer pen does. It also tucks away nicely without taking up a lot of space.
I used it to write directly on glass and on chalkboard labels. As stated in the description I used it on non-porous surfaces and had great results. It is so much easier to use than actual chalk. It has a nice thin line so my writing looks neat. It also is a nice bright white so the lettering really stands out and gives me the look I want. After less than a minute it dried completely so that I was able to run my fingers across the writing without smudging like chalk and some other pens I've used do. This is a big plus for me.
I read that some people had trouble removing the chalk from their projects. Once it was dry I used a slightly damp cloth and the writing came off without leaving any trace or smudge. Again, I was using this on non-porous surfaces, not an actual chalkboard.
I also bought the Assorted Elegant Pantry Labels from the same seller and LOVE those. They are super cute, easy to write on, wipe off if you make a mistake and sticky enough to stay on all my jars, pots and containers. Once I got started, I just kept finding more things I could label. I would buy this pen again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This would be the perfect size for keeping blood, because no one should be carrying more than this amount of blood at one time. All the reviews comment on how small they are and I thought, "well duh," just like everyone else did. Then I got them and thought, "whoa these are really small!" They're so cute that I feel I have to do something with them. They are much smaller than I anticipated so I won't be using them for their initially intended purpose. In the description, I believe it says something about being good as a vial of blood. I don't have any plans of keeping blood in any form other than its intended purpose, but pondering the vials I though, "This would be the perfect size for keeping blood, because no one should be carrying more than this amount of blood at one time." That was a genuine thought. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Does clean up but I find other palettes easier. It's true that at least SOME of the acrylic paint will peel off in pieces, and some alcohol or glass cleaner will take care of the rest. I found that it took quite a bit of scrubbing with the glass cleaner or alcohol to get it really clean, though. In the past I've used a cheaper method -- sheets of double-strength glass. I tape the edges with electrical tape to eliminate any danger of getting cut. Because the glass is flat, it's quick to spray with glass cleaner and use a 3-or 4-inch plastic putty/joint knife to scrape off the dried paint.
When I want to make a deliberate pour or save the dried palette as a skin, I tape some freezer paper around the glass (shiny side up of course). The flexibility of the freezer paper helps in peeling off the paint.
I note that Robert Burridge just covers his table with cheap plastic and puts his paint right out on that. Haven't tried that because I have less workng space and like the portability of a palette. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Compressor. Got this for my son, who had purchased an Iwata-Medea Studio Series Ninja Jet Single Piston Air Compressor at craft store and wanted something with more power, pressure and consistency for modeling.
He was somewhat disappointed that it did not come with the pictured airbrush, as he was looking forward to having a spare. So - to be clear until they change the photo - THIS COMPRESSOR DOES NOT COME WITH THE PICTURED AIRBRUSH. I wondered how they could possibly package this with an airbrush for the price which was about $5 more than the same model offered which didn't have Amazon's Prime benefits, or an airbrush pictured. So, it seems we paid a little extra for Prime, which I do not begrudge. That reflects the seller's photo availability, not the product and how it works.
The instructions are not crystal clear for a novice. Someone else on here has a great review and mentions some setup clarifications which are beneficial. Still, this small disadvantage is not a reflection of how this compressor works.
Bottom Line: It works and does exactly what it says it will do. My 23 y/o son loves it and put it to use right away and has spent quite a few happy hours already with it. It is relatively quiet and is an all-around great machine. My husband is pretty jealous. :) The vendor I purchased it from is a very, very prompt shipper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works great for watercolor paper transfers. I ordered specifically for transferring images to watercolor paper. I got tired of trying to time my transfers based on sunlight shining through my sliding glass door that faces east. :) Since I work a lot at night, that cut out a lot of painting time. I generally use 140lb paper, and this light pad performed phenomenally. The light is bright, and I really like that you can adjust the brightness setting incrementally, along with the memory of what the setting was during your last session with the light pad. I haven't tried it on 300lb paper yet, but am looking forward to testing it out. If you are wondering if this will work for watercolor paper, it definitely does. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect to collect your cartridges together. I gave this 4/5 for 1 reason only, the binder really needs to be an inch or 2 thicker. I took another reviewe'rs suggestion and tore out all the foreign language pages from each of the 12 booklets which gained me a small amount of space but not enough to comfortaby zip the binder closed. I had to hold it together and compress it a little to zip it closed. I am a little concerned about the pull on the zippered closure, but the binder seems well made.
Great idea but I don't think Cricut put thought into how deep 6 booklets with keypads could be (6 top in the pocket, 6 in the bottom pocket).
The bidner has a strong vinyl, chemical order which has dissipated quickly since I opened it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellence in a tube. I've used lapis for years as a watercolor, and have always enjoyed how it granulates in dilute washes. Synthetic ultramarine isn't quite the same, though I've always felt it works better as a watercolor than it does when ground in oil. This is due to synthetic Ultramarine's inherent sticky, thixotropic properties. I have more success using it in tints with flake white than with titanium, and flake white tends to "set" faster than I like, almost like putty.
Natural lapis is not as stringy as the synthetic version. It's cleaner, and behaves equally well in glazes and tints made with titanium. Michael Harding has done a fantastic job of compounding this rather expensive and legendary pigment. Titian would be delighted!
I sure am. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Could have been better. On the Whole, these synthetic brushes work good enough but I've used better. The main problem is that the handles are loose in the furls. Which make them a bit hard to use. I am trying to figure out what tool to use to tighten them up. The problem is not with just one or two of them but ALL of them. On the other hand, the travel case is quite nice and sets up to give easy access to get at the brushes. I like the big round brush the best followed by the large flat. However that is the one that is the loosest in the furl; so bad that I hold the furl not the handle when I use it. I feel that this set should not have passed the quality inspection when they were made. If the furls were tight I would have given it 4.5 stars... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
They blend and mix very good and have an excellent pigment consistency. I do not do reviews often and regular but sometimes, when products deserve recognition I do post them. These colors are very bright and it shows. They blend and mix very good and have an excellent pigment consistency, they do not mud after drying. Sadly, when I receive them they were all out of the box and apparently the weight of other products in which they were send in, put too much pressure and the tubes came looking used and squeezed. But thats something that happens but the little I could use from whatever amount was squeeze out and on the neck of the tubes was enough to see them on paper. I am amazed and will tell others to buy them and try them. Very pleased with the product, the package... well it happens ;)
The combinations are truly spectacular. Great product... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nothing happened. I read through dozens of these reviews and just KNEW this was my answered prayer to whiten my now-beige white sheets, which are not yet a year old but look repulsive thanks to my husbands oily skin and penchant for never wearing shirts. I had bleached, baking sodad, Oxyclean Whited, DIY detergentd, store bought detergentd, vinegard...you name it. NOTHING whitened these sheets. And this RIT white wash was no different. I used two packets (per directions, use two for xl load, which this was not- just king sheets and some burp cloths), ran the wash for as hot and as long as it could be set. Nothing. They look exactly the same. Honestly, for the money, I think Oxyclean Whitening does the same and lasts a lot longer. But still, barely better than just detergent. Im likely going to dye the sheets a darker color as a last resort. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Use a Hair Dryer. I drew a small circle on the window of my car before I got home because I was anxious to try them. Nothing happened. I thought that's it these things suck. Thankfully, unlike some reviewers, I read the directions on the box.
The trick to get these things to work is to use a hair dryer. It says to do this in the instructions and it works! The area must be warm and dry to start the reaction.
They did not work at all until I pulled out the hair dryer and as soon as it warmed up the crystals formed. I discovered I could make different sizes of crystals depending on how I started the drying process. If I start by heating the crystals in one small corner of the image, then stopped heating it, the chain reaction creates huge crystals. If I put the dyer on the entire image multiple focal points start and I got smaller crystals.
I also had luck with thinner lines, though, of course, the effect was not as shocking. The markers go on clear and look like nothing is happening until the crystals form. Like frost, they are not overly vibrant. The color differences are subtle but they were still beautiful. If you look them up on Google Images, the pictures you see are similar to the results I got. These tings are amazing and I will buy them again when they run out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Palette needs some tweaking but works great. Paints, not so much. I bought this honestly just for the case because I was looking for a cheap 18 well palette to put some watercolours in. I was drawn to the fact that this was not tiny, had 18 removable half pans(half pans are hard to find on their own to begin with), a water brush, and a cerramic dish, all for a decent price.
The case needed a bit of sanding down to open properly, and it doesn't snap closed either, but this won't be a portable palette so it's fine. The plastic is pretty sturdy, and it blends the paints well on the lids. Mine is a slightly off white colour, but I don't mind that since I plan on spray painting the top to customize it.
Thr pans are a bit thin, but for the most part they do their job. They are Windsor and Newton sized, and hold a bit of paint. They fall out of their compartments super easily, but I fixed that with a bit of blu-tak on each pan.
The brush is also pretty decent. It's a synthetic tip that holds it shape, and has a pretty decent water control. I like it a lot out of everything. My ceramic dish is a little warped, but it also does the job as a mini paint mixer. If you remove it, you're able to fit bigger sized brushes or pencils inside.
The watercolours though, were a huge disappointment. I have Grace Art guaches, which are very pigmented and nice. These, not so much. They're chalky, even when dry, and dry even lighter on the paper. I couldn't get deep colours, and overall disappointed. However, it wasn't a big deal since I planned on depotting these and throwing them out anyway to put in tube watercolours. I ended up putting them in a smaller palette and giving it to my nephew to play with. These are more for the casual watercolor artist or for kids. Definitely not student or artist grade watercolours.
However, I am very satisfied with my purchase,and the customization of this palette. Will definitely buy another again when I need to pot tube watercolours again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Included silver ink clogs the screen. The kit is a nice starter set. We've used it successfully (after a little trial and error) with the base colors and black (purchased separately).
WARNING though: the silver ink does NOT work with the included screen. It clogs the screen on the first pass and produces extremely poor, incomplete prints. We've tried multiple passes, increasing the pressure, putting thinners in the ink... nothing works. The pigment "granules" are just to big for this size screen and it will clog every time.
So, be aware that although you are getting 3 colors included in the kit, only 2 are usable. Wish the kit still came with black, rather than silver. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
could somebody post a photo of your completed project. I bought this same kit off eBay. The instructions were in Chinese. The canvas had no frame and was folded in a plastic bag. I could not get the crease folds out. The paint was dried up........ The picture looks so pretty, I started it anyway with one of the colors I could get a little bit out of, then decided to see if I could find another kit to try and purchase the paint elsewhere at least. Now I read these reviews that say her face comes out horrible? What a giant disappointment. Does anybody have any pictures of their completed project? I'm really wondering if I should pursue purchasing more paint to try to complete it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
do not be fooled by the other reviews. Do not be fooled by the 5 stars! I don't understand how this product has good ratings.
I bought two packs of blue and a pack of green to mix into paint for a handprint activity with 60 of my friends over the weekend. The direction in the description said to use more powder than 1:2 ratio for best result so I added the extra amount. Yes, it also says the powder glows best when used with a clear medium but I thought it might at least glow slightly. Well I was completely wrong! It did not glow at all and if I hadn't had any of my cheap $1.50 paint from Michaels with me, my entire project would've completely botched. It was really upsetting because its not easy to get 60 people together!! It would've really really been great if the product actually did what it was advertised to do. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Well made. You'll have them for years to come. I used these brushes with my Chalk Paint I brought from Amazon. One brush helped put the paint on in small areas. The other brush is a stipple brush to use on with my stencils. I love how the brushes worked. I didn't notice any bristles coming loose and sticking in the paint. Not one piece, I used these brushes for hours!! Days!!! I also painted and stenciled the top of my old Kitchen table to match the stenciled sidebar. The brushes wash and dry very nicely for the next time they were needed. You'll love them and have them for years to come!!!! I've been ill for a long time, but my creative nature sprung into action when this idea came to me. It took me over a month to finish as I can't work on things for lengths of times like I would I like to. So...these brushes were soap and hot water cleaned at least 60 times, and they are still in remarkable condition. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful accent colors. I have several different ink pads, most of which I use for inking scrapbook pages. I bought this set of ColorBox pigment inks about two years ago and I'm still using them. Only one of the colors has been used up.
The colors are beautiful and very visible. Unlike Tim Holtz Distress Inks, this is "what you see is what you get" - in other words, what it looks like when you originally ink it is what it looks like dry. It doesn't fade and in my experience doesn't wear with use. Being a pigment ink, it's more like brushing a little paint on your scrapbooks. The downside of pigment ink is that you can't just put it on and keep working - it takes time to dry. If you try to keep working with it, you'll just end up with smeared ink and hands covered in ink. The results are so gorgeous though that it's worth the wait to ink and put aside to dry.
Distress Inks go on darker and fade to look like real vintage ink. This is not the effect you get with these. You get a beautiful warm glow with these. I'll attach a photo of an inked scrapbook.
One aspect I really love about these is the shape. The cats eye corners allow you to get ink into scallop edging and other paper and chipboard corners. You can't do that with a square ink pad, nor with one that is mounted and doesn't come apart into a little pad like this. For this reason this is my favorite inker, since I make a lot of mini-books.
One note - when I travel with my ink set I put a band of scotch tape around it as they do sometimes come apart if jostled. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice Pen, But. As much as I want to give this cool and helpful device 5 stars, The quality just isn't there. When I first got it out of the package, I put it on charger for a bit and then after a while, I tested it out and it would not move much at all. There was not much pressure being put against the the tip of the pen.
I shut the pen off and decided to take it apart only to find that the ink cartridge holder had come apart. The magnet, the spring and the plastic piece were separated. They weren't broken so I put them back into the proper placement that I felt they belonged. And it worked well for a few minutes and then it came apart again. Further investigation lead me to believe that there must have been type of glue that should've held these parts together. If there wasn't any glue supposed to be added then it is something that needs to be fixed because the magnet would only be held into the plastic by friction alone. Luckily, I have some very strong epoxy on hand to bind these 3 pieces together and it seems to be working wonderfully as well.
If you plan on buying this pen just be aware of this issue. It's a great pen otherwise. I do apologize if it was a bit confusing to follow along. It's hard to explain unless you are looking at it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Superb, high quality watercolor colored pencil kit! A must-have. I love adult coloring! Some times, grabbing a picture and bringing it to life with various hues and shades is the only way for me to clear my mind and ease my stresses. Unfortunately, I have only had access to the most basic of color supplies because whenever I obtain a specialty coloring item, my children have a way of wheedling me out of it! I don't mind, but it does leave me with meager supplies for myself. So when I came across this 72-piece watercolor colored pencil set, I was positively ecstatic and ordered it immediately!
My kit arrived at my house a day earlier than was anticipated, which was awesome. It came to me in a basic medium sized Amazon mailing box and when I unpackaged it, I found a truly lovely pencil set. My item was exactly as described on its listing page and I was absolutely thrilled to peruse it and marvel at the variety of shades. Not only did this delight me, but as the kit also comes with its own eraser, painbrushes, and sharpener, it really is an all-in-one set for all coloring pencil and watercolor pencil needs! I even found a pencil extender which, while listed on the item's page, surprised me all the same and greatly increases the life and longevity of each individual pencil. What an amazing kit and phenomenal deal!!!
I eagerly put the pencils to work, first by coloring an easy page from one of my books, then by accenting the page via use of the watercolor function of the pencils.
The pencils themselves color brilliantly, both in their respective shades and in how they perform when put to paper. They are not too hard nor too soft, delivering the perfect amount of color every time they were employed. When I wet a paintbrush and began altering some of my colored areas,
the change from pencil marking to watercolor was readily evident and wonderfully impressive. By using just a small amount of water, I was able to enhance my coloring and give my picture additional detail that resulted in it being truly unique and remarkable.
While I have yet to work with every color in this kit, based on the performance of the twenty or so that I've used thus far, these pencils are top of the line in quality and consistently perform with trustworthiness, reliability, and dependability. While this seller may not be distributing a well-known product, it's really just a matter of time before that changes. With exemplary items like these, neither seller nor customer can go wrong!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
ABN 1500 16 Ounce, Calibrated Paint Mixing Cups. The 16 ounce paint mixing cups, with the calibrated mixing ratios- are perfect for mixing shellac, as anyone who uses this very high quality coating, it is very important to get the mix of flakes with the alcohol just right, as with epoxy paint, the resin and catalyst must be just right, I have not used these w/ epoxy, but I don't think they would "Melt" ,check the type of solvent - they came very well packaged and are a wonderful help at a good price- Thanks Amazon for carrying these hard to find (out here in the Black Hills) mixing cups, and Thanks to everyone who takes the time to write the reviews so "we buyers" know what to expect | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A mus t for (small) block printing. I purchased this press both for some personal art projects and for my job as an elementary art teacher. I have done linoleum block printing many times with mixed results. When I got this I did some comparisons using the press and a roller and the pres really is hands-down a better option. The press really does apply more even pressure which results in more crisp lines, even color and less effort. The press is well constructed to take the pressure. It is portable and occupies a small space on the surface but of course this is only good for small prints. One of the biggest pluses is that is is easy to clean. You can easily wipe block-printing inks off of it with a wet rag, let it dry and its ready to go. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Must have tool to use the giant stamps for handmade cards. This is my first brayer tool. I had to have one to properly ink my large intricate stamps. What a difference this has made. The stamps I have that just don't ink perfectly, that don't get all-over inking when I stamp them directly on the pad, the brayer solves that problem. I have an inexpensive uneven white stamp pad that I haven't been able to use because it messes up the stamps every time. When I loaded the brayer with white ink and applied it to my stamp with the brayer, it came out perfect each time. I clean the brayer with baby wipes. Very easy. All the reviews pointed to this brayer brand and they were right. This is the one. Happy Stamping | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Its all about choices. UPDATE - Jump forward to Summer 2013. Too many attempts at 'fixing' the software have rendered it useless. 3rd party software gave up trying to fix communication issues with the eCraft (MTC is still a phenomenal program though), so that option is gone now too. Only time I get great cuts is if I cut from the SD cards...that's not why I purchased this machine. Had they been able to fix the software, I'd still be using my eCraft today. Instead, its become my back-up cutter should my KNK Zing need to go in for repairs (Zing is amazing!).
Even more unimpressive - the company shelved the product, leaving thousands of people without their money or a working machine. AVOID THIS COMPANY
I'm the proud owner of a Pinc eCraft (purchased here on Amazon). This is a great machine at a very reasonable price!
BUT there is a learning curve for it! So many seem to buy this machine and expect it to be another version of the other craft die cutters out there, but its nothing like them.
1. There is NO sticky mat. Yes, many of us use a 'card stock stabilizer' or one of the veggie mats from the dollar store, but that's so we don't have to use tabs and so we can cut intricate pieces like snowflakes. When I use the card stock stabilizer, I'm not cutting 2 pieces of paper, just the top layer. So that piece of card stock isn't ruined, it was just there to support thinner pieces of paper. And those veggie mats, they're 2/$1. Price the sticky mats that are used in the other machines...OUCH! And I don't always use the mats or the card stock...
2. Blades - inexpensive. Again, compare pricing.
3. Pressure Settings - There are innumerable thicknesses of paper available on the market today, successful cuts depend on getting the correct pressure set up for that thickness of paper. We all have scraps, use a piece to test what pressure setting will work best for the thickness of paper you're going to use. Cutting a simple circle takes seconds and could save you the heartache of ruining expensive paper that was meant for your project.
3. No more cartridges. I don't know about you, but $60-$90 for a cartridge of images is A LOT to spend! What if you only want one image off that cartridge? With my eCraft, the choice is up to me. I can buy an SD card with 100 images for about $20, or I can buy one image for between 99cents and $1.49 or I can use one of the thousands of free SVG files available on the internet or I can design something myself on my computer. I like having choices!
4. Great customer service! Prompt, friendly and helpful... Do you get that with your other machine?
5. Education - Do you learn by reading? Lots of blogs out there with lots of information to help learn your machine and make the most of your time with it. Learn by seeing? Lots of video tutorials out there too.
So far, the only real negative I've experienced with this machine (and its a BIG negative) is the software that comes with it. Its buggy, has some definite issues and has been incredibly frustrating to work with. Thank goodness there are some great (and decently priced) 3rd party software programs (for Mac & Windows) that I can use with my eCraft. And I have the choice as to whether I use the 3rd party software to cut my image or whether I import it into the eCraftshop program to cut it. Do you have that choice with your current machine? Can you even use 3rd party software with your machine?
It comes down to choices and education. If you want to have choices, take the time to learn this machine...really educate yourself on what it can do and how it does it. Read the blogs, watch the videos and if you run into trouble, there are plenty of people out there willing to help you.
It what I did and I think its why I've had such great success with this machine! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Their delivery service has killed their reputation. I have used them in the past 5 years and love their paper quality and price.
My recent problem with this company is that they did not request their delivery company to call me for a dropoff.
Fedex also has their rigid system which delivery man rather did the following:
1- Miss delivery 3 times (due to the broken elevator call at my building / and this is a separate problem with this commercial landlord)
2- Ship it back to the 1st Fedex station in San Leandro
3- I called and request Fedex to ship it to El Cerito which is the nearest place to my office.
4- They shipped it to Tracy / then to Fairfield
4- to El Cerrito Fedex and
5- the package sit there for several days without me receiving any phone call from this station.
6- I called El Cerrito this morning and they confirmed that the package is in their store.
This company has to tell their delivery to be more intelligent and flexible with their delivery policy or should not use them.
I have been waiting for these 4 drawing rolls since June 20th.
I ended up bought another package from other company. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect for new/young artists. My son Charlie (7) has had this set up for several days now. (In the middle of my kitchen, nicely in the way of traffic..) He's spent hours on this every day, and isn't showing signs of boredom yet.
When you get this Easel you'll find some instructions with, in the box. Please find them, and use them. My husband tried to put this together without and found things were wobbly, till he found/read/applied the instructions, which solidified things nicely.
Something else, the pricepoint. Right now this is on sale for under 20, as I'm writing this. This is a *fabulous* price for this easel, great for any young artist, or someone new to painting that doesn't want to invest a lot yet, or even an established artist who wants something to keep in the car trunk, for easy portability, to paint in the park or classroom or anywhere.
The height is also adjustable, and you can even adjust the angle some, by adjusting the height of the rear tripod leg.
All in all, this is a great product for the price!!!!
*I purchased this product at a discount, in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.* | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love. This thing is great. I really enjoy using it. It is sturdy, and small enough to store anywhere. I like that the scoring tool stores securely inside it. While I do frequently make envelopes without it, just trifolding a magazine or book page, when i want a professional looking envelope of pretty much any size, i count on this tool! Don't be frightened off by any review telling you it is difficult to use. The directions are printed on it, and once you make one, it makes sense.
Step one: decide what size envelope you'd like to make.
Step two: find that size listed on the board. It tells you next to it what size paper you'll need.
Step three: cut your paper that size. (all of your papers will be small... you don't need 12x12 sheets.)
Step four: refer to the board again. Where you found the paper size it also tells you which marking to line the left edge of the paper against.
Step five: line up your paper, flat against the top edge of the board.
Step six: use scoring tool to "draw" the fold line on the right, drawing along the groove beneath the paper. Also, punch the blue button.
Step seven: turn counter clockwise 1/4 turn. line up your score line you drew with the blue arrow on the center dial, to the left. Now score along the right again and punch again.
steps 8 and 9... repeat 7.
Step ten: punch corners if desired along the back of the board. Fold envelope and glue.
Lots of steps, but literally only moments to make. You won't be disappointed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Best pens I've used. These are my absolute favorite pens ever. I have tried many pens ranging from sakura microns to the copic multiliners but nothing compares to the artline. The ink in these dries really quick and thus reduces smudging, and it is both waterproof (i watercolor) AND copic proof so it will not smudge under copic ink. And both watercolor and copic can be used within seconds of using the pens.
The tips of these pens are also incredibly sturdy; I have artlines that have lasted me several years now through countless uses and the nibs still look great. No bending or clogging at all-ink flows out smoothly and if they do get clogged from the watercolor paper I use I just wipe the tip down and it works like new again.
I personally also feel that they last a tad bit longer than the other pens before drying out, but their downfall is that you cannot refill them the way you can with fountain pens or with copic multiliners. So once they're used they're done for. I searched high and low for these to replace the ones I'd been slowly using up, only finding them at dick blicks, but now I'm excited to expand where I can get these from! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Terrific and Smooth Woodless Graphite Pencils Delivered on TIme and are Smooth and FIne. These are great pencils and that can't be argued, but two pencils are not what I need on hand, and biying them only two at a time is a bit on the expensive side. I did find others that were not Amazon Prime, so their delivery was not as good as these pencils were, but there were 12 to the pack, so they were well worth the extra wait. These Pentalic Pencils are smooth and fine, and as AMazon Prime products, can't be beaten when you need them in a hurry. They arrived exactly on time and in great condition. I have no complaints about them at all except for the fact that they're only two per pack. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Residue doesn't deter from bright colors. I use chalk markers A LOT! I am a teacher, a mother, an aunt, and ... So much more. I have so many reasons and times to use chalk markers and have used quite a variety of brands, styles and colors over the years. These markers arrived just in time for me to play around with using them for my son's 5 month mark chalk board. Another reviewer had mentioned their difficulty and long h of time getting the ink into the tip of the market, however, I did not notice anything more lengthy than any other chalk marker. With all markers, you have to shake it for a bit and then press on the end. These markers were no different and the chalk ink came out just as it should. I was impressed with the bright color these markers produced. Even the purple stood out. The only problem I noticed with these markers was the residue they left behind. They were a little difficult to clean off of chalkboards and mirrors, leaving a sort of white residue behind. Other than that, they came out super bright and wrote well. They do not have a slanted tip so you can't choose between thick or fine lines, but they do write nicely. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Does the job for sketching- Great variety of media for the price. I bought this set out of sheer desperation because there are no art supply stores around for miles, and I was feeling artsy. I already have a lot of different graphite media, but I needed some more of the softest B degree pencils, and I try not to use my more expensive brands just for sketching. That said, this set is fine for sketching and even for creating more detailed drawings, but it is not a professional grade set. I knew that from the start, so I was not expecting these to perform like the Staetdler Lumograph , Derwent, and Prismacolor Turquoise pencils I use for finished drawings.
With the Royal and Langnickel set you get a nice variety of drawing media in various degrees of softness at a very reasonable price. It gives a beginning artist or student a chance to use charcoal sticks and pencils (great fun, awesome learning tools) as well as graphite. I had fun with the graphite sticks too- these are nice when you want to block in large square objects like buildings or fill in large areas with tone. They are messy, so if you are shopping for art supplies for young kids, be warned. Bits of charcoal and graphite will find their way into the carpet, where everyone will tramp in it and grind the stains really well. Hard to clean graphite and charcoal out of carpets and upholstery- I know from much experience.
The erasers are so-so, and I rarely use the little sharpeners, so I cannot comment on that. I bout this set for the pencils and drawing sticks (comes with velvety smooth vine charcoal too!), so I am not bothered by the lower quality erasers. I am going to attach a couple of photos to show one of my sketches I made with items from the set. I used most of the graphite pencils, hard and soft, for this piece, but I supplemented with a couple degrees of Lumograph too- I keep all kinds of stuff in the case with its original contents, as you can see in the one photo. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Pass on these, don't waste your money. I didn't expect much for the low price but did expect better pencils than I received. T
My set is a mismatched, reject, poor quality mess. Crayola & CraZart are a much better buy than Blue Fire. Some pencils are great in this set, only some of them. The core (lead) is not thick. By comparison, it is way smaller than Crayola. A few go down smooth, only a few out of 48. Most are rock hard. Some cores are so off center that sharpening is impossible. I used an xacto knife to remove the extra wood in order to use them. The only reasons for two stars are because: 1. I love 2 of the greens. 2. The good pencils are very good. ( The bad ones are beyond horrible.) 3. These are the pencils you can let guests use while hiding your premium art supplies. Don't waste your money, buy a set of Crayola pencils, you'll be much better off. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
For the price I paid this desk is hard to . For the price I paid this desk is hard to beat. Similar desks in the local big box stores were anywhere from $50 to %150 dollars more and far lesser quality. The desk is more stable than what I thought it would be and only shakes a little during virgous erasing. If you want something that's rock steady be prepared to pay considerably more. I do have two issues. First, the trays are a bit on the shallow side, About 1.5 inches deep, so that when the desk top is tilted they won't hold much of anything. The second issue is with the instructions, particularly the ones for the leg braces not being clear on how they are oriented. I experienced none of the form or fit issue that a few have mentioned. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Easy dye for natural fabrics (cotton, rayon, silk) for DIY decorating or clothing dyeing. Purchased this to repurpose some cotton and rayon clothing that wasn't in my color "house." The process is straightforward and well explained inside the package:
The instructions are printed on the inside of the package so follow opening instructions so that you don't damage the packaging.
The dye packet dissolves in water so your hands should be dry when you handle the dye packet.
I followed the washer method and dyed six items of clothing (3 lbs. of clothes).
This method uses hot water and is simple to do in a washer (there are instructions for stove top dyeing but the rayon materials I dyed have a little elastane so they couldn't take the extra heat of the stove top)
All you will need to use this dye is the dye, a washer or a large stockpot, to set the dye add either non-iodized salt (for cotton and rayon) or vinegar (for silk); and follow the instructions.
The dye dispersed well using the washer method. Instructions recommended after the initial cold water post-dye wash to run the washer empty through one cycle with laundry detergent to clear out any possible residue.
The dyed clothes will transfer a little in subsequent washes so they need to be washed with like colors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice unit. After working on a 2" thick light box, I love how thin and light this is. I knocked it down a star because of the power cord issue mentioned by others--the power input sticks straight out from the box, just waiting to be bent or snapped off--otherwise I love this light tablet. To avoid problems with the cord I taped a small piece of mounting board to the back of the light box, extending it out just enough to support the end of the power cord. It would have been better had the power input port been recessed so the cord wasn't so vulnerable, but for $50 I think you can expect only so much. I found I can use my USB portable charger as a power source, should I ever find the need to trace when I travel. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
OMG. Jubilant, ecstatic, overjoyed, I was rendered speechless, and for the first time since the 96 color crayon box of my childhood, absolutely, completely mesmerized, every expectation exceeded. The colors span the entire spectrum. They lay down smoothly even on canvas paper and acrylic textured paper. They really do, as one reviewer noted, erase, cleanly completely ( except for a shadow of a heavy hand with an intense dark). There's an inexpensive wooden box with three drawers, you know the one, usually warped and not too stable? If you ease the dividers out of those drawers, a complete layer, tin tray and all will fit into the drawer . Trimming the plastic tray into the appropriate widths allows safe placement of the third drawer (the bottom tin is too deep to fit into the drawers. So- I have my treasure box filled with colors to delight even the worst sceptic, the pickiest artist. Placing them in drawers saves the pencils because they won't rub together in their plastic trays, held by the tin ones, and you don't have to keep pulling the trays out of a box to access the shade you need. Couldn't be happier (well maybe if the corresponding colors were available in pastel sticks). I have a huge collection of Derwent, Prismacolor , Windsor & Newton, Artiste, Cretacolor ,you name it and nothing satisfies as this collection does.
Yes, it's expensive but if I add up the cot of all the cheaper collections purchased because I I thought them reasonably priced the sum would exceed the price of this fabulous collection many times over.
I LOVE this set ! And should you choose to buy this one, I know you will too. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Would be better if the bristles were stiffer and brushes were labelled and came with the brushes advertised. I purchased these brushes to use to paint portraits on small rocks, but I ended up returning them. None of the brushes are labelled, and some of them are so similar in appearance, it's hard to tell what kind of brush is what. I didn't feel like it came with some of the brushes it was advertised as having either. The set definitely didn't have the grass comb it was supposed to have, and that was one of the brushes I was wanting the most. I wasn't impressed with the quality of the bristles either. Some of them were askew, and the bristles were very soft and didn't hold points well. Overall, the set didn't feel like it was very good quality. I didn't paint with them at all and immediately returned them, because I knew from my years of painting experience that it wouldn't be a good experience. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Bold and versatile set. <div id="video-block-R12FQBX115BBDN" 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/C1TeyynHCxS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81ThQlQAhqS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I absolutely love this marker set. I am a preschool teacher so we are always coloring different art projects but this set is definitely going to be kept for my own personal use only.
You get a wide variety of colors but what is even better is the fact that each marker is double sided. On one side there is a fine tip and on the other there is a brush tip. Now, when you look at each tip, you may think that the brush tip will be much finer but as you can see in my demonstration, it is indeed the thicker of the two.
The caps snap on tight to avoid drying out and when you take one cap off to use the tip, it will click on the other cap at the other end so you don't lose it. Its the little things in life that make me happy.
If you're looking for a vibrant set of markers that have TWO tips on each, this would be a great choice! I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not pro grade as descibed in listing. I knew these weren't going to be professional grade when I purchased them; the price of the set is less than what I'd pay for ONE tube of my usual brand. My intent was to purchase some inexpensive heavy body acrylics for children to work with so they'd have some options besides craft acrylics in bottles. The pigments are so "jumbled" that almost any mixing of the included colors results in mud. It is difficult to determine the pigment undertones. The paint is more translucent than other brands. They aren't terrible, in that they do work, but if you intend to mix colors, buy a more well-known and consistent brand, such a Liquitex Basics, which can be purchased using coupons or on sale. I will probably use these for monoprints. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I've used these in the past & they are excellent for water colour & mixed paints. I've used these in the past & they are excellent for water colour & mixed paints. A perfect size for gifts and on the go projects. As I'm out & about my days they are easy to carry & as I paint very fast so do the selling of these little paintings which comes in handy. Also doesn't take much money to mail to friends & family if they ask for an original by me. At times I've used watercolour pencils, two brushes & a small bit of water and behold,,, magic happens within 20 minutes. People are amazed & the money helps with more supplies and food. LOL At home I use tube watercolours, Chinese inks, Indian ink & acrylics Thanks to Amazon I'm able to buy these books here at a very reasonable cost & shipping time is extremely fast. Texture of paper is excellent for watercolours and if you like mix-mediums, this is also a great way to go. I recommend this brand highly along with ordering from Amazon. Thank you. You've made my life & others very happy. Peace | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Brush tip becomes frayed and useless within 2 months. I am very upset about the quality if these markers. I got them in July - 2 months ago - and I use them daily for my Adult Coloring projects. At first, I loved them. But, then, I discovered that the brush tips wear very quickly. The point gradually disappears as the fibers become frayed. Once this happens, it is impossible to use them for anything except perhaps large background areas. Then I have to hunt for the duplicate pen color (because there are duplicates of 2 or 3 for every color) to continue. So now, my coloring projects are frustrating instead of the relaxing interlude I need.
The pics show 2 red pens (exact same color), the frayed ends and some if the lines made by them as u searched for usable pens.
Do not buy this brand. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Quality Has Declined. I purchased this board after having owned two others bought several years ago. First of all, the metal that is used is inferior to the earlier version. The corners were not put together snugly and the board was loose underneath. I reassembled the board and was able to get the corners to come together a bit better but there are still gaps. Also the connecting board is still a bit loose. I have used the board and the paper stretched okay but I worry that this metal is not going to hold up like my older versions. What a disappointment! It's a shame because this method is the best way I have found for stretching watercolor paper. I was so embarrassed because I recommended this to a friend and she experienced the same problem with her purchase. I wish I could find a store that has the old boards in stock before the material was changed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Make sure you know what you're doing/test the materials and get used to it before use on actual art. At first I didn't like it very much, then I used an actual brush with water it blended and had the effects of watercolor which is just what I was looking for. I wanted something like the sai watercolor brush pens, but with more variety. these two brands of brush markers/pens work together very well, giving me immense variety and beautiful, bright, saturated colors. So bottom line is use a good thick paper (preferably watercolor paper) and use a waterbrush or water and a paint brush instead of the blending markers. It's a bit tricky to get the hang of but if your used to adjusting to different materials, especially different watercolor materials, it'll be easier. make sure to test it on other paper before actually using them on art, and test techniques and how it reacts with pencil lead, other markers, etc.. At the moment I don't know if they fade with time or sunlight, but almost everything does eventually. If you outline your art make sure it's a waterproof one, I prefer prismacolor or copic multiliners because they don't smudge usually. So yeah, these are great in my opinion, you just gotta work around the few things that aren't as good. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I was torn between two stars (I don't like it), and three stars (it's okay. I was torn between two stars (I don't like it), and three stars (it's okay). I did quite a bit of research on line before shelling out almost 30.00 dollars for this item. The reviews were good, and most all recommended this adapter. Maybe because there are so few to choose from, and this one has a more sturdy appearance than some of the others. I have found it very difficult to get the depth of the pens in the proper place. Their "Popsicle method" of determining the correct pen depth DOES NOT WORK! One of the reviews said the pen depth should be 1/8th of an inch from the mat. The craft stick I was sent, was not 1/8 of an inch thick. I haven't returned the item, because there are virtually no good options out there. Cricut got us on this one! However, being the daughter of a machinist, I'm sure I can come up with a fix. Others beware, don't expect to pop it in you machine and have it work immediately. Prepare for a little frustration. In Chomas defense, being the daughter of a machinist might cause me to have higher expectations--sometimes we can be a little bit of a perfectionist : ) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Replace Your Prismacolor Pencils with these and Save Money. These are the third set of color pencils I've owned. My first set were a generic set when I went to school for graphic design. While I was in school I decided to purchase a set of Prismacolor color pencils. If you don't know already, Prismacolor is known for their color pencils. Think of them as the Nike of color pencils. So when I was able to purchase these and give the a test drive I was somewhat hesitant at first. When you own a good set of color pencils you really don't need another set. I was wrong just thinking that.
This set of color pencils are just as good if not better than Prismacolor color pencils. From the way it feels when you grip it to the make up process of the pencil.
Colors: The colors on this set are very vivid. If you have a blending tool(you can purchase one on here), the sky's the limit when it comes to color options. I had no trouble blending colors with these pencils. I suggest giving it a try if you are hesitant in purchasing a large set of color pencils. A set of 24 is a good starting point for beginners, children, and young artists.
Feel: They are light when you grasp them. I guess you can say they are light and airy yet, they are very durable. They don't make me feel like they would break down easily either.
Makeup: These are made from recycled wood so...if you are a earth conscience person, these may be for you.
Packaging: It came in a small package made of cardboard. A decent size package that you could make this a gift and give it to someone special in your life.
Overall: I think these are great and I can't wait to use them more and more. So far I've used them for my adult coloring books but I plan on(in the near future) getting back into sketching.
Disclaimer: I received this product at a savings price, or it is supplied to me in exchange for the purposes of a product review. All opinions are 100% my own and they reflect my honest, and unbiased opinion. Yours may differ from mine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This is how my Prismacolor Markers Will Store. I have been converting the items I use most often to roll up, or in this case a fold up. I like to "practice" while watching TV, so will often sit while watching Dave or Craig late night live it helps to have something entertaining to do during this long commercial breaks.
The only thing that bothers me with this case, that Rubbermaid could not have found a company in North America to make this case. One of the reason I buy these markers is they are made in USA, the other is the long relationship I have had with Rubbermaid Products. All of my art items and some other stuff sit on Rubbermaid Brand Shelves, that are made in the USA or Mexico, I don't get upset with stuff coming from Mexico they are the biggest customer of USA made products.
Great Markers and great case, I will take up my soap box and pitch Rubbermaid on this subject. I might add the Rubbermaid Customer Service is great, on the few times I have had to call them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Disappointed. After reading all the reviews I was sure these markers would work for my applications--writing letters on ping pong balls for a spelling game, and writing words on cardstock for a literacy activity. I was under the impression the ink (though water-based) would stay on the ping pong balls without rubbing off, but the opposite happened when I used them. The paint remained wet and transferred to other balls and the container I set them in to dry. After about 20 minutes of drying time, I tested the writing by rubbing it gently to see if it would come off--and it did...easily. I then tried the markers on paper and found that they cause the paper to shred and ball up on the tip (the way regular washable markers do if you keep coloring over the same spot repeatedly). I am not sure what else I can use them for since these two applications seemed pretty simple. Maybe I am doing something wrong? Just don't want someone else to waste his/her money. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I'm 100% satisfied with this purchase. I'm 100% satisfied with this purchase. The directions couldn't have been better explained.
I have an HP OfficeJet 4655 and was unable to get it to print flat black on the acetate. So, if you're doing this as a hobby or want to get an introductory into the screen printing business and want to make sure to get a good exposure on your design, but don't have the money to afford a fancy Epsom printer; buy a 50 ct pack of vellum paper from Staples ($12) and be sure to set your printer to print for maximum DPI to ensure you get a flat black print. Follow the exposure directions the same as you would with the acetate and you'll get a perfect exposure.
Note: After reading multiple reviews of the screen coming off, I stapled around the frame as a backup in case the glue became weak. This worked perfectly for me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Ugly, utilitarian. The box is made of pinkish unfinished wood of dubious quality. (Definitely harder than pine, however, so that's good.) Pieces of wood are unmatched as to color and grain. Outside is sanded fairly smooth but not stained or finished in any way; inside has some rough unsanded edges. The edge of the lid and the edge of the box match only roughly, with a groove of varying width between them.
The ball bearing assembly is glued in, and there's a big wad of glue next to it. This doesn't show outside, but it meant the bearing didn't depress easily, making it very hard to slide the lid. After a little glue surgery, it more or less works, although two hands are required to open or close the case.
Very thick walls at each end, and fairly thick side walls, reduce the space available for pencils. (On the other hand, they make the box feel sturdy. I have no worries about it falling apart or breaking if someone accidentally sits on it in a pocket.)
It's cheap. It's a box. It's sturdy. It more or less works. (Not as pretty as in the picture, but then what is?) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Awesome Variety of shapes. These are really nice high quality brushes. They feel great in your hands, and they offer a huge variety of sizes!! I like using the brush that had bits taken out of it, it does an amazing job on fur!! I like the angled brush too, something I have not seen in other sets. It's a nice size and it give wonderful control! This is a great set of brushes! You get 12, and they are made of nylon, they feel nice and soft and are easy to clean up. I haven't had a shedding issue with these, they are great. Since they are nylon, they work great with oils, acrylics, or water color. I also use these brushes to smooth out charcoal, or even pencil drawing. I like using a brush, over a blending stump because I get a really smooth look. Very nice set for trying out different brush shapes!
I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Quality product meets high expectations. Love the paper in these - quality sizing ensures that you can paint on back as well as front of pages. Consistency in sizing application is also evident in overall performance. In general these books are not designed for extensive wet-on-wet techniques but I've found that pressing it between heavy books every so often helps flatten unevenly warped sheets (due to different degrees of moisture applied). Book opens flat and looks and feels very quality and professional. Heat guns near the covers not recommended because heat wants to buckle the cover board. The cover can flatten out a lot with some extra weight stacked on top of this happens. In my opinion these feel like better quality than similarly priced Moleskin Watercolor notebooks. I have bought several over the years and am never disappointed. Some additional info/application can be found at "Cry The Bird" on Wordpress. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Brushes For Great Results. I love creating stuff. It is therapeudic in it's own way. I received these Artist Paint Brushes from Santa Fe Art Supply to review and they are luxurious! I had not realized how ratty my brushes had become until I opened this case!
No matter what medium you are working with, you can see and feel the difference between poor quality and good quality brushes. I have used these several times and each time I am impressed with them all over again. They are super soft and they glide so smoothly as I paint.
At 12 inches long, the handles are longer than I am used to but they are very comfortable. The balance is great and allows you to paints without the brush being overbalanced to the front or the back. I become used to them very quickly. They have great quality construction ans great quality bristles. The bristles are high quality synthetic hair, making them animal friendly. The set includes a freebie brush too! The ergonomic short brush is a round brush, great for lines and details.
The case is just as good as the brushes it holds. It is a heavy duty cotton canvas material that has a three-sided zippered closure to keep the brushes protected when transporting them. Inside the brushes each have a separate holder to keep them organized. A terrific addition feature is the pop-up easel. The top of each panel is held in place by a strip of velcro and you can detach the panel from that strip and attach it to a second strip to create a standing easel that hold the brushes upright. Massively cool!
For many, many years, I have carried art and craft projects with me so I never wanted for something to do. This fits perfectly into my my sometimes crazy mobile life. I can take my work with me and not worry that my brushes will get messed up in transport.
These are wonderful for established artists, a dabbler or even your budding Picasso. These brushes are great tools for achieving great results. I am totally won over and these are going to get a lot of use from me! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This is d' lite. I had the light box in operation within 5 minutes of being opened. My family is involved in a number of hobbies and interests that require a back light: Sewing--tracing patterns, designs, applique positions. Sketching--tracing, transfer etc. Photography--light table for sorting negatives, positives, slides, transparencies. We have borrowed and used light boxes from others---usually bulky, variegated or poor light, produced heat and basically inconvenient to use. After much on-line research, I decided to go with the Litup A3-- a great choice.
Litup A3 Light Box is sleek, efficient, and effective - and oh, it is also easily transported and can be powered from almost any 5VDC (500mW?) source. My first use of the Litup A3 is to sort through several thousand 35mm color slides and this is just the illuminated surface needed!*****
PROs-- Clear evenly illuminated surface
touch on/off switch with smooth intermediate (adjustable) dimming
produces no discernible heat
portable, light weight yet well made, approx. 1/2 " thick
CONs -- None | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Detailed Review: Excellent value and Quality. For context: I paint in acrylic, watercolor, and oil as a professional and for personal enjoyment.
Shipping: right on time and packaged well. No damage to contents and easy to open.
Quality: the brushes are well constructed and materials of good quality. None of the brush heads are loose and after months of use they are still in great shape. The canvas sachet is also great, and transporting these is made easy. It's sturdy and washable.
Materials: the taklon, sable, and other materials are all up to par with quality brushes I have bought at considerably higher ticket prices individually.
Overall: great purchase for the beginner or pro on a dime! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Get inspired with these beautiful colors. I'm so glad I got these colored pencils. I just recently read about how coloring for adults helps relieve stress. I bought some coloring books and was waiting for these pencils to come in. They are beautiful! I love the large assortments of colors. The pencils came sharpened already. These pencils have a special design, which keeps them from rolling off the table! That is awesome because I hate having to stop to constantly pick pencils up of the floor. These colored pencils are very strong and not easy to break. I like how the set came with its own sharpener as well! It's a wonderful product. Highly recommended! ***i recieved this product at a discount price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review*** | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Hmmm. Well I ordered this with what I thought was plenty of time to make some cute custom valentines cards for the rescue I volunteer at. After 2 days and probably 10 cuts of normal scrapbook paper the blade began destroying my materials and made the entire machine unusable. Customer support should be mailing me a new blade,it's been a week and it's still not here, if this one works properly I will adjust my review accordingl
Update: The new blade came, also defective. I didn't feel like going through the hassle of contacting silhouette again so I purchase one from a local craft store. It is working properly and I'm very pleased now! I got the designer software and it has made this machine phenomenal!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Pencil Set. Great coloring pencils. A very nice carrying case included with sharpener, eraser, and a pencil extension. The pencils color very well and leave a nice smooth finish. They blend very well, and so far I have not had any issues with the pencil lead breaking like I have had with other pencils that I have purchased. The carrying case is a great addition, making it very easy to take your pencils with you when you travel and rolls up so it doesn't take up as much space as the metal tray would. Very pleased with my purchase. This makes the second set that I have purchased and I'm sure that I will be purchasing more in the future. Highly recommend if your looking for coloring pencils. Very reasonably priced, fast shipping, and packaged very well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect color for painting a scene to look like an old wooden fence!!! Love this paint. I ordered this Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paint in Raw Umber. I am new at painting with acrylics and have bought this brand of paint and different colors to get started. I was following a tutorial to paint a canvas to look like an old fence and it called for the color raw umber. This paint is creamy and think and leaves a nice finish. The pigment in this paint is perfect for what I am using it for. I am not an experienced painter but I do know that I have tried cheaper brands and they are nowhere near as good as this brand. This is the perfect beginner paint for practicing color mixing. The bottle/tube is a nice large 4-oz size and is very cost effective. Overall I am very happy with this purchase and will definitely be purchasing again. I added a picture that I painted using this paint. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Check out the Alternatives. While I like the Tim's distress line colors and his edgy style , I've about had it with Ranger. From their infuriating product packaging with little relevant information and their horrible distribution schedules to bad product manufacturing (like the lids on their mini inkpads) this industry leader is too haphazard to bother with anymore. While the colors of the distress sets are more "trendy" than others, they don't smudge at all nor does water eliminate application lines. There are far better watercolor crayons available for much less money, Prima's lovely 24-color set is only a few dollars more than this 6-pack and is more versatile & easy to use. Target's 8-pack for $3.69 seems to work better too as does Crayon's Portfolio 24-pack for only $10. Michael's Color Splash sparkly 12 pack is around $15 ($7.50 with a coupon) and the almost identical Sparkle set available (only on Amazon) also seem a better option. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
work quite well on a mixed media project, such as with Sennelier pastels. I bought pan pastels to compare them to my Sennelier oil and soft pastels plus my pastel pencils. I also bought all the recommended applicators. Now that I've used them in a project, I cannot say that as I am overwhelmed by these as most other users are. I like them. I think they have their place in your art supplies. I think they will work quite well on a mixed media project. However, I am not about to throw my Senneliers on the trash heap because of these. They are very easy to use. The color is quite good. The applicators work well with the paint. They blend beautifully. My style, however, is very bold. I use a lot of hard edges. This product is much better at soft and diffuse results than it is at hard edged ones. So it will really come down to how well this works with your own style. I will continue to use these BUT in conjunction with the other products I've mentioned. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Disappointing product. I loved this product AT FIRST. There were no instructions on the pouch and my lovely wonderful soft and pliable product dried out after the first use because I didn't close up the bag securely. This was a big disappointment.
Amendment: After writing the above I was extensively searching around regarding the drying out of this product and I found out that with a little bit of water and a lot of kneading this product can be reconstituted. It is quite messy though. I put the putty in a larger zip lock with about two teaspoons of water and kneaded it like crazy. I got it back to what appears to be the original consistency but I'll have to see how it holds up. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Awful design. I was super excited when I saw vertical page protectors were being released for the Project Life binder. The minute I saw it I knew it would be a challenge.
The design is all wrong. Only 3 places for photos on top and 6 count them 6 journaling areas. The journaling cards that come with the kit are mainly meant for the vertical journaling spaces. So you have to go through all of the hundreds of cards to find one that will work. 6 of them mind you.
So I cut photos to the size of the smaller pockets or fill them with filler cards.
They should have done a better job designing it and included a sample sheet with it.
Glad I only got one packet. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Overpriced, JUYESNEE Paint-by-Number. Really not impressed. Really cheap wood frame. Linen canvas seems ok, but came rolled up. 3 days late arrival --was shipped all the way from China. Translations (Chinese to English) directions are awkward and often hard to decipher. Very small paint containers. No instructions on how to apply canvas to frame. Tacks were included but no instruction on how they are to be used. Price was extreme for what I received; I'll know better than to order from this vendor again (JUYESNEE). I have not yet done the painting and hope that my result will be better than this initial impression, but I will have to go out and buy a decent frame since this one is ugly. Disappointed for the amount of time I had to wait to receive it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The Prismacolor Sharpener is a Sharp Sharpener for Art Pencils. The sharpener has been great and it has lasted, I still use it til this day. I purchased it three years ago and since it has proven to have durability I figured I would review it. It makes my art pencils, not just the prismacolor brand pencils, Sharp! It has two options of sharpening one hole will sharpen your pencils thinner and longer while the other sharpening hole will sharpen your pencils thicker and broader; Depending on whether you want to use a a thin or broad stroke with your pencils.
It is super easy to clean, I just wipe it with wet wipes or I rinse the container and set to dry. I have been using this sharpener for the past three years and it still has not dull out. I only use it approximately every two weeks to once a month to sharpen anywhere from 2-8 pencils; In case you wanted an idea of my usage.
Based on these facts I will completely recommend this sharpener along with all of the other prismacolor items that I have purchased. Have not been disappointed yet.
I hope you find my review helpful. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good set. Would recommend for 10-14 years. I bought this as a gift for a 10 year old girl who was able to complete it mostly successfully. The brush that came with it was a good quality and similar to brushes that I received with more advanced sets. The paints did not require mixing which was helpful. The board is a reasonable size and well printed. At her age, she didn't have the patience to do the detail work and ended up ad-libbing some of the colors. It didn't end up turning out like the final product, but she had fun doing it and for the price it was a good buy. Be aware that the paints stain fabrics. A smock and floor/table cover are a good idea. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I was thinking even if the airbrushes suck the hose and airbrush holder at $77 was worth . I decided to purchase this kit after looking at other brands for months. What I realized is that this kit is the same as most of the inexpensive kits with different brand names. I was able to snag it for $77 bucks which was a bargan, the cheapest compressor available was $59. I was thinking even if the airbrushes suck the hose and airbrush holder at $77 was worth every penny. The airbrushes are the generic rebrand from China that can be purchased all over Amazon. I guess you could call them lower end but they work great for hobby modeling. The gravity feed is the smoothest of the the 3 airbrushes works great without issues except for my learning curve. The dual action siphon feed felt very familiar it's the same as the harbor freight airbrush which was my first airbrush. The 3rd airbrush is still in the box it's a single action siphon feed. I've never used one so I will be giving it a shot for priming only. It has a quite large needle so I'm guessing it will work well with minimal amount of thinner in the primer. All I can say is I'm very pleased with my purchase best bang for the buck by far. Perfect kit for a beginner the airbrushes are better than my skill set and see no reason to buy a $150 airbrush for a hobby. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fantastic airbrush. I purchased this as a bit of a splurge to take over for my Iwata HP-CS as my workhorse airbrush. I wish I had purchased this originally instead. For about 20 bucks more than the Iwata, you get a fantastic brush with about double the features. My Iwata quick disconnect and Iwata hoses fit on to it with no adapters needed.
The magnetic tips are certainly a "why doesn't everybody friggin' do this!?" type of feature that really spoils you.
One odd thing is that the air flow through this brush is VERY efficient. I have to put my regulator at almost half the level I needed on my Iwata to get the same results. That's not a negative, mind you, just an interesting point I've never seen mentioned. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I love these watercolors. I love these watercolors. Considering how much use I've gotten out of them, they are definitely worth the price.
Pros: Wonderful range of colors, ranging from earthy to candy-coated, and great concentrated pigment for layering. It didn't become gooey like a lot of cheap watercolors. Super easy cleanup for that reason - even easier than most watercolors.
Cons: the waterbrush was useless after the red peg to keep it shut fell out and got lost; however, I typically didn't transport it with that brush anyways.
I've used these watercolors for a lot of daily sketches as I've done daily sketches for 143 days in a row (with the goal of 300, using the book 300 Drawing Prompts). These watercolors are wonderfully portable and serve me well when I want to sketch with color. I've attached some pictures of my results to show how bright or earthy these watercolors can be. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Phenomenal color! Turned yellow curtains blue with this. Review contains somewhat detailed 411 regarding curtain dyeing project. I just dyed the curtains in my bedroom with this color. Everyone who has stepped into my room has commented about the color ("gorgeous," "surprisingly beautiful," "amazing"). It's a true aquamarine, at least to my eyes. It's bright and pale (as opposed to being dull and pale -- which I typically associate with pastel colors).
For those curious, a bit about my "project:" The curtains were originally a medium-light yellow. I liked them at first, since they were cheerful looking. After a decade of the same color, I wanted a change. Plus, the yellow wore on my nerves...it was not easy on the eyes anymore.
I wanted something more refreshing to counterbalance the over-cheeriness of the yellow. I wanted a color that evoked tropical island ocean waters when the sunlight hits it, so aquamarine seemed like the perfect color.
To get the yellow curtains to turn blue, I would need to remove the yellow color...
First, I bleached the curtains (poly-cotton blend). After it dried, the curtains weren't light enough, so I thought using the Rit Color Remover would do the job.
Then I used Rit Color Remover. The color was nearly white...
Caution: I do NOT recommend doing this (using both bleach and later the Rit Color Remover), because it REALLY weakens the fabric. One of my curtains ended up shredded in 6 places -- fortunately, I was able to mend them through some sewing skills. I would recommend using the Rit Color Remover first, because it doesn't weaken the fibers like bleach. Bleach can be harsh!!
Next, I used this dye, letting the curtains (and a light khaki colored canvas bag) soak for 45 minutes or so. The color definitely surpassed my expectations!!
There are some spots and specks of darker blue, but that's intentional -- I treated the cloth in a certain way where it wouldn't be a "perfect" wash of color. I was going for an organic, artisanal look, which I achieved. :)
I included two photos (no filters used, no color adjustments made) to give reviewers an idea. The only photo edits I made were cropping and resizing it to fit this review. However, the pictures definitely don't do the real thing justice. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Lovely Set of Pens. This is my first experience with gel pens so I don't have much of a point of reference but I can tell you the variety of colors of this set is unbelievable. I love the metallic/glittery ones especially. I have them on my desk in a pretty fabric covered basket and they really cheer up the area almost like a small plant of vase of flowers. They write, or I should say draw very well as the tip is extremely fine. The only down sides I can see is one; the packaged arrived with a few of the pens leaking and were empty and two, the pen itself is so so light, it feels like one of a lesser quality. If one is adult coloring with these though, I can see they may have been designed that way. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good quality journals. I love Stilman & Birn journals. The only thing that could make me love them more is if they came with cotton-rag or a cotton blend paper.
The medium tooth is great for graphite sketching/drawing as well as for pen & ink with light watercolor washes and colored pencil drawing and blending.
The sewn binding holds up very well to my abuse.
I take the time to properly break-in or "season" the spine and binding before using it heavily.
This particular journal has worked quite well for my sketches,drawings, light WC washes, colored pencil blending and chalk pastel sketches. The paper is a nice heavy paper with zero bleed through or ghosting. Since this isn't intended for watercolor use I would be careful of excessive scrubbing,lifting or heavy water application.
I'll probably get a softcover or spiral-bound version from S&B next time, simply because I'm left handed; though this journal does lay pretty flat once the spine has been conditioned and broken-in and clips are added. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect. I do custom heat press t shirts and some stickers on the side out of my home. I recently purchased the wall decal material just to make my 4 year old some army decals for his new room. He is struggling in pre-K some with writing and his ABC's so i bought this and used my rolland plotter to cut out a army tank silhouette to put on his door along with all his regular material wall decals. It is great because we go over something by writing on it every day..He was able to memorize spelling his own name finally with no hesitations or wrong answers after a few sessions using it before bed. And he thinks it is the coolest thing to be able to write on it on his wall! I thought about making a design to go with my kitchen to have a message board or apt reminder but I'm pretty sure we wouldn't use it haha! So far now i will stick to using it for educational purposes (: | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Oh sweet merciful gods. Oh sweet merciful gods, this thing. It is, in theory, perfect; the brightness is wonderful and uniform, the size is great, etc etc, but I am going to have to send a dry-cleaning bill to the company for the shirt I ruined because MY HEAD EXPLODED trying to get it to stay lit. The USB port is, shall we say, "touchy" at best - if the plug isn't in there at a very specific angle and pressure, it disconnects and the whole thing goes dark. I have an elaborate system of tape holding it in at whatever it decides is the optimum angle that day, but still it never stays on for more than a minute at a time. Maybe it's just a bad cable, but of course none of the other USB cables I have work with the thing. Most of the other reviews are great so maybe I just got a lemon or a case of the Gremlins or something, but seriously, tearing my hear out over here. Bit by bit, from the scraps of my exploded head. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I was extremely disappointed by this art set. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Darice-80-Piece-Deluxe-Art-Set/dp/B002NZJ4L6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Darice 80-Piece Deluxe Art Set</a>
I don't understand why this product has so many good reviews. i believe they must be paid reviews. Because this product is terrible. See my experience with it, below.
I was extremely disappointed by this art set, and actually, embarrassed that I gave it as a christmas gift to two deserving young children. The "oil pastels" are not pastels at all, but rather some vastly inferior type of waxy substance that barely makes a mark. While I was hardly expecting professional or even super high quality, I was expecting at least medium good quality for the ratings this product has gotten from others. The ratings this art set has received, despite its terrible quality, is evidence, to me, that many of the reviews on here must have been paid for by the manufacturer. I feel like my money has been poured down the toilet. Please don't waste your money on this crappy art set. Rather take the money you would have spent and just buy one real art item, like a decent watercolor set, or a small set of real oil pastels. Don't make the mistake I made. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fantastic Pencils. This is my first set of woodless colored pencils. At first I was hesitant on ordering but decided the price was right and I liked the way they were packaged. My pencils arrived today and they were out of the mailing package and in use within a half hour. I was really surprised about the feel, the color lay down, the amount you can layer, the blend ability, how they erase, application on different types of paper and the vibrant colors of the Ashleigh Nicole pencils. I really put these pencils through my tough testing. I was so impressed with these pencils I have already ordered another set for myself as these pencils will be one of my top "go to" pencils. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Makes any novice look like a watercolor genius. These are SO fun and amazing. I am amazed how these pencils transform into a watercolor look. I didn't know what to expect, but wow! These markers have every spectrum of the rainbow -- several hues of the basic shades. They are accompanied with a watercolor brush to dampen and blend, an extension tool (brilliant idea) to put the pencil in when it gets shorter, and a sharpening tool -- a must-have for accuracy in coloring.
I started coloring on an adult coloring sheet then tested out the brush and loved it. I have included the coloring sheet below. You will note the left side of the leaves I blended in with the brush. The right side of the green leaves, I left alone with just the pencils.
I like the fact that any novice can color in the lines, then add a brush to it and it appears he/she is a watercolor genius. It gets me excited to buy some coloring books.
While I purchased these pencils at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest, unbiased review, I still can tell you these are quality pencils and assure you this set will not disappoint you. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Starter Kit. Bought this for my first attempt at stamp making and I'm very satisfied. Kit comes with a 4x6 rubber block, a cutter handle & 2 blades, a small sheet of tracing paper and instructions. It does not come with ink pad or a mounting surface for your finished stamp. But for me, it was enough for a beginner to start. My project was a bookplate with my name and a crow on a 3x4 rectangle, so the block in this kit was enough for a spare in case I messed up. I quickly wished I had more blades, but with a bit of practice on the larger parts of the design I was able to carve out the sharp corners to my satisfaction with the 2 blades provided, and sometimes the help of a box cutter blade. The rubber block was dense and easy to cut. The kit doesn't come with ink pad, so to test my design I colored the raised area with a non-permanent marker and stamped it on a piece of paper while the ink was still wet. My bookplate came out great and I will definitely buy more blades to do more projects. But I recommend this as a starter kit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Horrible software not worth the stress. While the machine may be good when it actually cuts it's way too much stress dealing with the software. I have a small business and have been using cricut for over 2 years. Simple projects like cutting a shape is no problem it works smoothly but once you start adding different components it just doesn't work its ridiculous. They say "The possibilities are endless" that is far from true with this machine. While you may have tons of ideas in your head trying to create them with this machine is beyond frustrating. I created a logo and wanted to very simply print them as labels. I was able to print it no problem but once its time to cut the machine just continues to load and the cricut sign wouldn't blink. This isn't the first time I run into this with the print then cut feature. Its become too frustrating that I will now be giving cricut away and purchasing the silver bullet. Cricut is just too primitive. If you plan on using for business its best to invest in something more sophisticated. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The product includes black and white crayons for skin color!?!? Only 4 of these colors are actual skin colors. They just took 8 crayons from their large box of crayons and called them "multicultural." But only 4 would make any sense to use when coloring people - 2 browns and 2 peaches. And it doesn't have colors that are validating for very brown children. Fine if your children prefer to color mostly peach to light brown people. Which I think is limiting for all children. The others are redish and yellowish!?! But this is a trip - they actually include the real colors of black and white!!! What! I had to look twice to believe it. What do they expect children to do with these when coloring people? Although there are beautiful skin tones that come close, there are no actual people on earth who are these 2 crayon colors. It's as if whoever worked at Crayola on this project didn't care. I recommend the Multicultural Markers instead. All of them reflect actual shades of real people, and are validating for children from darkest brown to palest peach. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Room for Improvement. With all the reviews warning "you'll need more than you think to cover", I bought a 3-pack in Coral Peach to turn a black and white printed ottoman into a pale peach and black printed ottoman. Unfortunately I now have a neon orange and black printed ottoman which could serve well as a fancy traffic pylon if ever I need one. I'm looking into a remedy to color correct and return or exchange the two unused cans of this color. I think the product is a great idea that needs improvement in order to be properly executed. Number one is get the colors right. I doubt anyone will ever want to paint their upholstery neon orange, and if they do, better to label this color Neon Orange rather than Coral Peach. I also find that the nozzle that dispenses the spray needs an upgrade. I'm not sure why it's not as straightforward as regular spray paint but one's finger has to fit between a narrow ridge of plastic to press down that makes it difficult to control or dispense evenly. I have small hands, I can't imagine how someone with bigger hands, like my Dad or my neighbor both with thick, sausage-like fingers could possibly use this product effectively. I see tons of applications where this product would be great if the proper improvements are made so I hope the company follows through with the recommended upgrades. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Seller listened, they were carefully packaged. There were a lot of complaints about customers receiving them broken, and the manufacturer seems to have listened. I received mine in a zip lock bag, which was in a plastic little box, which was wrapped in newspaper, which was in a bubble wrap padded enveloped with FRAGILE written on it. (all pictured below). I haven't taken them out of the bag, but from what I can see, NONE of them are broken. (Lies, just spotted ONE).
HOWEVER, they are real starfish, so they are very delicate. Don't man handle them and you'll be fine.
They are various sizes, none of them bigger than 1/2 an inch. They are SO cute.
I received them a week before the expected dates, which was a very pleasant surprise. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
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